Center for Advanced Legal Studies Houston, TX Nov 2014 Certificate in ParalegalUniversity of Houston Houston, TX Aug 2008 to May 2012 Bachelors of Science in Political ScienceSan Jacinto College South Houston, TX
RealtyNoteBid.com Newport Beach, CA Jan 2011 to Nov 2012 VP Sales & MarketingAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP Houston, TX Jan 2008 to Jan 2010 Practice Development ManagerWebb Shannon & Haas LLP Houston, TX Feb 2007 to Dec 2007 Sales & Leasing Petroleum LandmanNew Media Strategies Washington, DC Jul 2006 to Jan 2007 Online AnalystEdelman Public Relations Washington, DC Mar 2005 to Jun 2006 Account ExecutiveAdPro Management Group Sydney NSW Feb 2004 to Jan 2005 Account Manager
Education:
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 2001 to 2004 BA in HistoryUniversity of Queensland Brisbane QLD 2003 to 2003 Study AbroadUniversity of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 1999 to 2001 Communications, Business, Film
Skills:
Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Proposals, Ghostwriting, PR, Event Management, Research, Branding, Budgeting, Media Relations, Community Partnerships, Art Direction/Design, Real Estate, Energy, Retail, Corporate, Entertainment
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP New York, NY Jan 2008 to Jan 2010 Practice Development ManagerShannon & Haas Houston, TX Mar 2007 to Dec 2007 Temporary Contract Petroleum LandmanNew Media Strategies Washington, DC Jul 2006 to Jan 2007 Online AnalystEdelman Public Relations Washington, DC Mar 2005 to Jun 2006 Account ExecutiveAdPro Management Sydney NSW Feb 2004 to Jan 2005 Account Manager
Education:
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC May 2004 B.A. in HistoryUniversity of Queensland Jan 2003 to Jan 2004 Study AbroadUniversity of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Jan 1999 to Jan 2001 Annenberg School of Communication, Film, Business
Skills:
Areas of Expertise Dynamic "force of nature" personality hardwired to seek and engage new business opportunities from a variety of market segments on behalf of a diverse range of interests. Robust experience with utilizing emerging web trends and technological advances to create a unique marketplace niche for stakeholders/clients, including the production of electronic daily newsfeed compilations, blog creation, placement in key online community forums, and exposure in additional "new social media" Web 2.0 space. Ironclad commitment to securing and fostering solid relationships with potential or existing clients/stakeholders while delivering exceptional creative, strategic thinking dedicated to increasing consistent bottom-line growth. Creative leadership roles in devising, orchestrating and executing branding events and sponsorships on behalf of clients at the local, regional and international levels. Seasoned experience with creating wide variety of best practice business development tools and supporting infrastructure designed to speed a brand to market including press kits and talking points, eRooms, competitive intelligence tearsheets, industry educational primers, customized research reports, brochures, annual reports, strategic advertising campaigns and brand event creation and execution. Adept multi-tasker at every phase of the business cycle, from responding to RFPs under deadline, forecasting and adhering to a production schedule and budget. Writer extraordinaire with the ability to strategically position clients from a broad spectrum of industries within a variety of target audiences in the form of developing and securing placement of articles, online white papers, press releases, op-eds and other "ghostwritten" written pieces (See below for list of written works). Notable "war-room" style experience with media relations, particularly in the realm of crisis and corporate communications. Keen sense of design that synergistically fuses corporate branding standards with a highly stylized, creative approach in traditional and online branding efforts.
St Anne's Diocesan College - High School, University of Cape Town - BCom PPE, The Make Up Agenda - Hair and Make Up, The Red and Yellow School - Post graduate diploma in Marketing and Advertising Communications Management
Relationship:
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Megan Dean
Work:
Steer House - Hostess
Education:
Pulaski County High School
Megan Dean
Education:
Michigan State University - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology