Resume

Erin Lindsay Brown

(772) 834-6190 • erinlindsaybrown@gmail.com 


EDUCATION:

University of North Florida
     Bachelor of Science, Communications-Advertising (2009)                   
            Minor: Psychology 

Florida State College at Jacksonville
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.