Cynthia Cole Resume
- 1. Cynthia R. Cole (423)619-9814 ccrider1965@gmail.com Summary More than twenty extensive years professional level experience as a motivated leader of broad based, general business experience in rapid paced,profit and non-profit environments. Consistently recognized as highly motivated, persuasive, organized, articulate as either an individual contributor or team leader. My career journey began as executive assistant to president and senior level executives in the medical and manufacturing industry at which time it evolved at the corporate level in the sales, public relations, community relations, marketing communications and management arena for non-profit, real estate,education, manufacturing and logistics arena. Experience in managing staff, developing multiple marketing, communications and government strategies for both industry and non-profit. Developed branding and website development for new start-up division in manufacturing. Spearheaded new profitable marketing plans both with profit and non-profit. Excellent written, interpersonal, oral, professional communication and presentation skills. Includes media relations, government relations, public speaking environments, patent and trademark research. Ability to manage multiple daily long-term and short-term deadlines while paying attention to detail. Realtor Keller Williams Realty Chattanooga,TN 2003 2013 Generate sales through referrals,agency leads, marketing ads, client visits, mailings Increased sales by $1M per year with broad based driven marketing aides, referrals,social media, print advertising Developed conceptual and content driven collateral Prepared market research, marketing campaigns, market competition and market analysis for clients Created solutions oriented campaign themes and timelines to ensure clients received the best customer experience, price and marketing in order to achieve their goals Designed special marketing packages and proposals for advertising strategies for specific needs Increased business by over $1 M in sales very year and closed 98% of all transactions President WalkerCounty Chamber Rock Spring, GA 2000 2003 Increased membership by over 25% by strategic marketing campaigns, new member benefits Developed record-high marketing campaigns and fundraising events, new benefit programs Represented county and chamber at events, media engagements, legislative meetings, fundraising campaigns Promoted both on local, regional and state levels Managed annual operating budget, profit and loss statements,financial statements Produced press releases that showcased community, chamber benefits and local businesses Responsible for all human resource functions including adhering to laws, payroll, benefits and staff Published articles for chamber on a local and regional print media level Managed all aspects of events, trade shows, job fairs and fundraising
- 2. Page Two Cynthia R. Cole ManagerCommunity Relations SI Corporation Chattanooga,TN 1996 2000 Developed and managed annual operating budget, departmental forecast,reports and inventory Organized and served as media contact for all events, trade shows, job fairs and legislative forums Assisted with content and layout of Annual Reports Public Relations point of contact Liaison for local and regional non-profits and corporations and served on boards in region Assisted Human Resources on company issues, training and organizing employee events Sales Administrator Managed logistics with freight forwarder companies, distributors, sales, customs Performed market and competitor research analysis Produced media kits and press releases and assisted with brand development Developed and launched integrated, multi-channel print, catalog, web and direct marketing campaigns for new product development Created,launched and hosted new product website Registar McCallie School Chattanooga,TN 1992 1996 Generated reports for administrators on attendance,transcripts, grade and detention reports Managed all student records and transcripts for current and former students Assisted Dean of students with college prep courses, education, detention Maintained and upgraded severalschool computer databases Liaison between school officials, parents and alumni Day Admissions Coordinator Responsible for Day Admissions office operations and procedures Processed applications and reviewed for new students Assisted directors and financial aid officer with admission requirements Organized all day admission events for students and parents Managed all records,upgraded database,and assisted director as needed Education Dalton State College Office Management Dalton, GA TechnicalProficiencies Vast computer and social media knowledge platforms. Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint), AS400, Photoshop, Quark Express,Adobe Illustrator, Peachtree,QuickBooks, ACT, CRM Software (Salesforce,Zoho).