open as pdf | open as text file
Valerie Bromann
Brookfield, IL
vbromann@hotmail.com | valeriebromann.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RE/MAX of Naperville, Naperville, IL
Marketing Assistant, June 2004 - June 2006
- Designed newsletters, direct mail, brochures, and presentations for real estate agents.
- Copyedited and proofread marketing materials for content and style .
- Created and updated websites that presented office information, new property developments, and agent credentials.
- Aided in the growth of the marketing department and tripled the output of projects within one year.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company Chicago, IL
Publicity Intern, June 2002 - August 2002
- Devised press releases and calendar announcements to generate publicity for upcoming performances.
- Assisted the publicist at special events, photo shoots, and video shoots.
- Organized and maintained archives of media clips, digital images, photographs, and videos.
Chicago Opera Theater Chicago, IL
Marketing Intern, June 2001 - August 2001
- Prepared press releases, press kits, and mass mailings to publicize productions.
- Constructed lobby display featuring actor bios and show synopsis.
- Researched performance history to help create unique advertising campaigns.
- Interacted with press to follow up on releases and solicit media coverage.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Krannert Center Student Association Urbana, IL
President, June 2002 - May 2003
-
Oversaw an administrative board of twenty-four and a membership of approximately two hundred.
-
Acted as a liaison between the volunteer organization and the professional staff.
Marketing Director, September 2000 - May 2002
- Developed creative brochures, posters, press releases, and flyers to advertise events.
- Initiated targeted marketing campaigns to attract a more diverse membership and audience.
SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel; Adobe Photoshop and InDesign; and Macromedia Dreamweaver.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Flash, Quark Xpress, PHP, and HTML.
- Experienced with The Chicago Manual of Style.
EDUCATION
DePaul University Chicago, IL
M.A. in Writing, Expected Graduation: 2007
University of Illinois Urbana, IL
B.A. in Speech Communication, 2003
|
|
|
