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8/14/2019 Marketing Communications Manager Branding in San Diego CA Resume Karen Banks
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KAREN D. BANKS San Marcos, CA 92078
ph: 619.203.5075, email: [email protected]
WHAT I OFFER:
Project Management: Strong organizational skills used to efficiently manage a variety of projects as well as the management ofthe proposal development process.Graphic Design & Corporate Branding: Experienced in the design and development of marketing collateral and corporatebranding materials that positively promote products and services.
Web Content Development & Administration: Experience writing and managing web content that effectively promotesbusiness concepts, ideas and corporate goals.Procurement: Involved in the planning, sourcing, negotiating and placement of purchase orders in support of governmentcontracts.Interpersonal skills: Work well with management team, other department leads and technical staff while also developing andmaintaining effective working relationships with customers and vendors.Extensive Software knowledge: Working knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office suite, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator,InDesign, Dreamweaver, SharePoint and SAP/Apex.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Purchasing & Supply Chain Management California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA, 10/12 – 4/13
Raytheon Six Sigma Specialist Raytheon Six Sigma Certification, March 2011
Graphics & Web Design Professional University of California San Diego Extension, San Diego, CA, Sept. 2007 Completed one year “Graphics & Web Design for Professionals” CertificateProgram
Bachelor of Fine Arts Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, May 1994Fine Arts Degree with emphasis in Graphic Design
Current Top Secret/SCI Government Security Clearance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
6/97 – Present Sr. Procurement Specialist/Communications Manager, Raytheon/PRA, San Diego, CA
Photon Research Associates (PRA) is a part of the Raytheon Company – a large defense contracting firm supporting FederalGovernment agencies in areas such as research & development, data analysis, missile defense, modeling & simulation,software development, and algorithm development. I currently divide my time between managing our Communicationsdepartment and supporting Supply Chain/Procurement. My responsibilities include:
Marketing and Communications Administration and coordination of all Communications department activities including developing branding
guidelines and designing layouts for all types of documentation.
Work closely with management and technical staff to develop effective, well-integrated print and online marketingproducts that promote our products and services. Create content for employee communications in order to provide company news and updates to the entire staff.
These include: company-wide email correspondence, corporate presentations, and monthly email newsletter. Manage the production of tradeshow and conference materials as well as providing planning, logistics and execution
support for a variety of events and field missions.Project Management
Manage proposal development activities: researching requirements; scheduling and leading team meetings; creatingtemplates; gathering content from program managers and other contributors; overseeing revision cycles; reviewing andediting content; ensuring adherence to deadlines; and managing production of final proposal package.
Perform the same development process for contract deliverables, conference papers, and technical presentations. Manage all print projects directly with outside vendors from concept to completion and ensure accuracy by providing
final approval for each project.
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Graphic Design Design layouts for print publications including corporate branding materials, marketing collateral, product datasheets,
brochures, corporate presentations, etc. Create computer drawings in support of technical program objectives. These include: schematic drawings, flowcharts,
project/task schedules, illustrations, organization charts, etc. Manipulate and optimize photos and graphics for use online and in print materials.
Web Content Development and Administration Design, update and manage web content for our Intranet (internal website). This includes creating new web pages,
writing new content, editing existing content, adding links and uploading documentation.Publications
Manage the production of all print publications including corporate branding materials, marketing collateral, productdatasheets, brochures, corporate presentations, etc.
Manage the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) database which houses all of PRA’s documentation, this includes:briefings, reports, technical papers, proposals, forms and corporate documents.
Write, edit and develop content for a wide variety of both print and online documentation. Create and edit corporate documentation including company policies, procedures, checklists, guides, forms, etc.
Supply Chain/Procurement Work closely with technical staff to procure goods and services in support of government contracts.
Research the marketplace and identify potential suppliers, prepare and submit Request for Quotes, negotiate pricingand terms with suppliers, process purchase orders, document purchasing activities, and work closely with suppliersthroughout the procurement process.
Data Analysis Served as a member of the Data Analysis team supporting the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Program. Provided data
analysis as well as project scheduling, project tasking, travel and logistics coordination, and document preparation.
1/00 – 4/08 Mystery Shopper/Hospitality Consultant, Orilio & Associates, Inc., San Diego, CA
Orilio & Associates provides detailed assessments of business operations for retail, restaurants, hotels, and casinosthroughout the U.S. Responsibilities included:
Completion of very detailed inspections and assessments of business operations for a number of restaurants, hotels, and casinosin cities throughout the U.S. Onsite visits were made to each establishment to evaluate staff members, services, productofferings, cleanliness, maintenance, etc. After visits were completed, a very thorough written report was compiled thataddressed every area analyzed in the assessment. The management for these businesses used our evaluations to address issuesand areas in need of improvement, to assess quality of products and services, and to reward and/or offer constructive feedbackto employees as needed.Clients included: Jake’s Del Mar, Sbicca, Meritage, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, The Kimpton Hotel Group, The HardRock Hotel & Casino, Pechanga Resort & Casino, Viceroy Santa Monica, Viceroy Palm Springs, MGM Grand Hotel &Casino, New York New York Hotel & Casino – just to name some of the properties I have personally assessed.
1/95 – 1/97 Technical Analyst, BRTRC Technology Research Corporation, Fairfax, VA
BRTRC is a government contracting firm providing professional management and technical services to Federal Government
agencies. Responsibilities included:Supervision & Management of Training Support Group: Supervised the training support group and managed the design andproduction of all training materials in support of BRTRC’s DoD Acquisition Reform training program. Materials includedinstructor manuals & presentations, student workbooks, learning tools and handout materials.Graphic Design: Designed layouts for program brochures, book covers, coursework CD labels and covers, and on-screenpresentations.Client Relationship Management: Worked directly with government customers to meet objectives for training programs.
References and letters of recommendation are available upon request.