Cathy L. Baker8871 Bradwell PlaceFishers, IN 46037317.701.4847cathylynnbaker@gmail.com

Summary Energetic, results-oriented professional with experience in marketing, finance and

management. Proven ability in implementing marketing strategies, project management and corporate event planning. Creative social media specialist with high-level computer skills and ability to manage multiple projects and execute strategies into end results. Possess excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. Experienced working across departments and with all levels of personnel.

Education Marian University, Indianapolis, IN

BA – Marketing, Finance & Business AdministrationDecember 2011, Honors Graduate

ADVOCATE MERCHANT SOLUTIONS, INC. Fishers, IN11/11 – 2/12 Marketing Director/Business Development

Implemented social media branding and cross-marketing campaign which resulted in

a 15% higher brand recognition. Directed design of new recruiting website to attract sales representatives which resulted

in a 40% higher candidate application rate over previous media advertising. Coordinated design, production, and completion of marketing materials, including

nationwide brochure used for attracting merchants for processing services and additional services.

Directed marketing team on product management, marketing communication, public relations, event-planning and sales production.

VAN AUSDALL & FARRAR, INC. Indianapolis, IN9/08 – 11/11 Executive Coordinator

Provided administrative support to President, CFO and Controller. Supervised and scheduled company’s five-member executive team to assure

coverage for projects and switchboard coverage. Managed confidential documents, such as financial filings and personnel information.

Created social media branding on Facebook, Twitter; linked business blog on WordPress to company website.

Coordinated vendors for company promos, conventions, marketing projects and CRM. Managed multiple simultaneous projects across such diverse areas as marketing,

accounting, leasing and sales.

CONSECO Carmel, IN7/06 – 9/07

Executive Assistant

Provided administrative and business support to Vice President, Sales Development

and Business Development Managers for nationwide insurance sales force. Created recruiting lists via Dun & Bradstreet and various internet sources and

coordinated direct mail efforts with other internal departments. Utilized Salesforce.com extensively for tracking, reporting and analyzing external

Independent Marketing Organizations (IMO) selling Conseco insurance products. Managed IMO conferences which required coordinating travel, presentations,

reservations, preparation, meals and promos.

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION Indianapolis, IN8/04 – 7/06

Marketing Assistant

Developed and maintained department-wide calendar of events. Coordinated meetings with numerous inside and outside vendors to collaborate on

creation of marketing and packaging materials for blood meters manufactured by Roche.

Managed marketing campaigns and budgets totaling over $1 million dollars. Used SAP for budgets, vendor management, HR and invoicing. Received Special Recognition Award for Roche Outstanding Contribution in 2004 for

the coordination of national sales meeting in New Orleans entirely from Indianapolis office.

CORPORATE EXPRESS Indianapolis, IN 05/00 - 11/02Marketing Assistant

Analyzed incoming Requests for Purchases (RFP's) and created proposals to national and international companies.

Coordinated training seminars for national corporate division, with approximately 10 trainees attending per month.

Generated reports tracking and analyzing individual and division-wide sales goals and achievements.

SAND RIDGE BANK Highland, IN 11/91 - 01/00Executive Marketing Assistant

Managed a database of over 30,000 potential customers for promotional mailings; created and tracked success of advertising campaigns to those customers.

Developed marketing and advertising materials for President, Board of Directors and executives to introduce new free checking product and debit cards for consumers.

Implemented incentive-based sales programs to enhance cross-selling of bank products with a 30% increase over previous programs.

Hired and managed vendors to conduct marketing programs for introduction of new consumer products to potential and current customers.

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio and Publisher

QuickBooks/Adobe Professional Suite/PeopleSoft/SAP/EDT