Friday, January 16, 2009

RESUME

Theresa McMillan

129 Glenwild Ave.

Bloomingdale NJ 07403

Cellular (201) 207-6740

theresa.mcmillan@gmail.com


OBJECTIVE : To obtain a position within a publishing company that requires strong organizational, communicative, and detail oriented skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Marketing Manager for Pharmaceutical company
Bachelor of Arts in English from Montclair State University
Editorial internship concentrating on imperative deadlines
Five years of pharmaceutical-industry related sales experience
Research Assistant for published professor of Literature

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION :
6/05-Present D&E Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bloomingdale, NJ Marketing Manager
Developed both the formulation and the branding for new supplement line, including FDA compliant side panel copy.
Communicate directly with our art and design department to develop packaging, advertisements, and web banners.
Conducted market research that captured data on target market demographics, competitor initiatives, and industry trends. Used research to revamp direct mail campaign strategy.
Established checks and balance system for precision editing in all departments.
Research and write all press releases and news articles for high subscription publications.
Assist team with all advertising campaigns including television commercials, newspaper/magazine publications, and email campaigns
Build media schedules to forecast campaigns.
Lead product promotions with refined media kits for Fortune 500 companies and local physicians that propagated increased sales.
Generate internal company communication with newsletters about employee-management relations and current marketing operations
Work with executive sales team to produce company reports, draft speeches/letters, arrange meetings/interviews, respond to information requests, and maintain other forms of public contact
Point person for client relationships


9/01-5/05 Attended Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ Bachelor of Arts in English Magna Cum Laude

Exemplary Accomplishments:
Worked throughout college to pay for expenses
Representative for MSU study-abroad Honors program (Fall 2004): Adapted to university studies and culture in the United Kingdom and traveled to nine European countries
Maintained above a 3.5 GPA for placement on the Dean's list for every semester to graduate with Honors
Accepted into the People to People Eisenhower Scholar Society based on leadership in academic merit, community involvement, and extracurricular activities
Hired by Professor of English to assist in research for his publication.
Substituted for teachers at St. Anthony’s of Padua in Butler, NJ

10/99-8/04 D&E Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bloomingdale, NJ Sales representative for OTC pharmaceutical company
Demonstrated commendable upsell every month, developed relationship with customer base
Adapted to several departments when necessary including staff training, manufacturing and output of our products, product replenishment, organizing both schedules and job tasks for fellow employees, data entry and web site development
Developed proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint applications allowing me to spearhead future marketing campaigns


01/05-05/05 Internship for D&E Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bloomingdale, NJ Editorial Intern
Edited and developed anecdotes sent by NCAA spectators for companies affiliate program
Composed all company press releases and met all deadlines set forth

Description (Insert Cover Letter??)


Attn: Human Resources


Dear XXXXXX:

I was very excited to see your job listing for the marketing position at your corporation. I have been seeking such an opportunity as this, and I think my background and your requirements may be a good match. My resume is below for your review.


Of particular note for you and the members of your team as you consider this position placement are my strong accomplishments in my current position as an assistant to the executive of Marketing for D&E Pharmaceuticals. Not only have I becomethe point person for our clients, but my assistance with our websiteand catalog publication has shown my attention to detail, ability to develop and organize copy, and focus with deadlines. I search for publication opportunities and write press releases for our Diet, Nutrition, and Energy corporation, research all of our healthcare products in order to formulate products that beat competition, and proof all creatives moving to print. I also create business letters and proposals for my supervisor. I have become highly proficient intaking on challenging tasks and setting priorities.


If you are seeking an executive who stays abreast of his field, who understands technology, and who is as career-committed as it takes toachieve total success, then please consider what I have to offer. I would be happy to have a preliminary discussion with you and membersof your committee to see if we can establish a mutual interest. Thank you for your attention to these materials. I certainly look forward toexploring this further.


Yours truly,


Sean McMillan