Master Barber Magazine May 2016 - Jan 2017
Publisher and Editor In Chief
Farouk Systems Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Public Relations Manager
Forever Yong Public Relations Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
Owner
Vance Publishing Feb 2001 - Apr 2009
Associate Editor
Alberto-Culver Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
Public Relations Associate
Education:
Illinois State University 1990 - 1994
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, English
Illinois State University 1977 - 1980
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts
Skills:
Press Releases Media Relations Public Relations Social Media Publicity Marketing Corporate Communications Marketing Communications Magazines Indesign Publications Editing Writing Fashion Publishing Creative Direction Copy Editing Social Networking Customer Service Beauty Industry Blogging Trade Shows Event Planning Social Media Marketing Proofreading Facebook Hair Care Event Management Skin Care Promotions Customer Relations Supervisory Skills Photo Styling Trend Spotting Salons
Interests:
Learning Different Cultures Spa Gardening Yoga Animals Nature Hair Travel
2009 to 2000 Public Relations ManagerModern Salon Media, Vance Publishing Lincolnshire, IL 2001 to 2009 Managing EditorAlberto-Culver Melrose Park, IL 1998 to 2001 Public Relations AssociateIntercon Security Oak Brook, IL 1996 to 1998 AdministrationPalmer House Hilton Chicago, IL 1994 to 1996 Concierge
Education:
Illinois State University Normal, IL Jan 1990 to Jan 1994 Bachelors of Arts in English, minor in Psychology
Skills:
Advanced in both PC & Mac Platforms: MS Outlook; Office Suite 2010 Can leverage/well-versed in social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and Blog sites Visually creative and strong copywriting skills Critical thinking skills with ability to see from multiple points of view