Erin Lindsay Brown
(772) 834-6190 • erinlindsaybrown@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science, Communications-Advertising (2009)
Minor: Psychology
Associate of Arts, Communications (2006)
EXPERIENCE:
Seahorse Florist: Special Events Coordinator, Manager Jacksonville Beach , FL
- Supervised the daily operations of a well-established florist with responsibilities including production, merchandising, sales, marketing, customer service, inventory and vendor relations.
- Managed and operated the new "Custom Event & Wedding Design" subdivision while handling all aspects of event/wedding production, concept design, client consultation, proposal writing, vendor management, customer relations, product procurement, scheduling, payroll, billing, budget, delivery and installation.
- Increased sales by developing a mix of creative marketing/advertising materials while also establishing new accounts through social media, business networking and client referrals.
Principle Creative: Freelance Communications Consultant Jacksonville, FL
- Conceptualized, wrote and edited copy for a wide array of multimedia marketing materials: web, social media networks, press, print, transit, proposals, news segments, radio and television commercials.
- Acted as a public relations liaison between a variety of clients and media outlets
- Worked in close-knit partnership with the Communications Team to brainstorm, create and refine marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns.
- Assisted and/or coordinated fundraisers and events for local and national nonprofit organizations.
- Created, developed and served as project manager of a fully integrated marketing campaign including research/focal group studies, company analysis, new creative/public relations strategy, media plan and budget.
SKILLS:
- Web savvy and computer literate in Word, Outlook, Excel and Photoshop
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Marked ability to coordinate and implement different strategies as well as manage projects and events
- Experience working with a diverse group of individuals, nonprofit organizations and corporations
- Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and accomplish assignments under tight deadline
- Team player with leadership skills and a keen ability to interact with people at all management levels
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.