Freelancers : Skokie, Illinois

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Hi, thankyou for taking time to look at my page.Well to start with heres a little bit about myself.I am 39 years old and i have been creating artworks since i was about ten influenced by comic books and cartoons.When i was about 13 the hip hop scene started to get really big so i started to incorporate some of the styles used in graffiti into my work,creating works mainly for myself and friends.After i left school i stopped drawing for a bit .In 89 i managed to get hold of some tickets to a party called mission impossible ,this was when all the illegal raves started hitting the press ,and to be honest it was a life changing thing for me,the scene and the music started to creatively inspire me again and i used to get back from raves and just draw.This is when i decided to try designing flyers,so after a night out at the eclipse coventry i designed my first flyer and sent it in,the rest is history as they say!Since those days i have worked for mixmag,had my own t shirt range,designed greeting cards and one off commisions.Since then i have been producing music as a hobby,holding down a job and most recently creating artworks again having been reinspired by the street art scene.I have been putting my work back out there again and have recieved a lot of interest and have been offered two exhibitions one at brick lane gallery,london.So folks keep your eyes peeled cause you aint seen the last of me yet.....one love......Jamcee

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Communications professional with 15 years experience in higher education and in state, regional and international non-profit organizations. Offering a unique combination of creativity and problem-solving with the ability to create effective marketing communications plans with an eye for the bottom line. Experienced in strategic communications planning, brand management, media relations, website development and content management, desktop publishing, and social media. EXPERIENCE Public Information Officer at Tri-County Community College September 2005 - March 2010 ------------------------------------------------ - Directed internal and external marketing and communications functions of the college. - Implemented, updated and assessed advertising and marketing plans. - Planned, marketed and executed special events. - Maintained positive working relationships with local, regional and other media contacts. - Ensured that the college’s website met the needs of students, faculty, staff and the community in terms of information and functionality. - Developed, wrote, designed, and distributed publications, advertisements and promotional materials. Communications Manager at Georgia Veterinary Medical Association November 2002 - August 2005 ------------------------------------------------ - Responsible for all association communications activities, including strategic planning, collateral development, marketing plans, and Internet presence. - Managed all internal and external association communications, including public relations and association branding efforts. - Managed editorial content and advertising for quarterly newsletter. - Developed and implemented marketing campaigns for annual meeting and all continuing education programs. - Maintained internet presence through website content management. - Organized registration processes and logistics for annual convention and quarterly educational programs. - Worked with officers and Board of Directors to identify and plan communications priorities. - Managed communication budget of $250,000+. Promotions Planner at TAPPI August 2000 - March 2002 ------------------------------------------------ - Created and implemented promotional campaigns for assigned events, products, and services, based on volunteer input and assigned budget. - Developed customer-focused promotional materials including brochure copy, magazine articles and announcements, website information, press releases. - Managed member database, identified target markets and implemented direct marketing plans for assigned events, products, and services. - Identified cross-sell opportunities for association products and services. Public Relations and Development Assistant at Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta May 1999 - August 2000 ------------------------------------------------ - Assisted Vice President Resource Development/Public Relations with fundraising and public relations activities at rapidly growing non-profit agency. - Wrote, edited and designed quarterly volunteers and donor newsletter. - Managed employee communications, including developing internal newsletter. - Developed marketing and public relations campaign to support expansion across metro Atlanta area. - Assisted with special events, including "A Night to Remember" gala and company open house. Communications Coordinator at North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association July 1996 - January 1999 ------------------------------------------------ - Assisted Communications Manager in building image of franchised new-car and truck dealers in North Carolina. - Wrote and distributed news releases on industry issues to trade and local press, produced community service PSAs. - Prepared promotional materials for education and government relations programs. - Edited and designed two monthly newsletters for members. - Developed marketing plan for the launch of a new insurance program. - Promoted annual convention through a vigorous direct mail marketing campaign that included audiotapes, brochures and targeted mailings. Increased attendance 20% in each of 1997 and 1998. EDUCATION Austin Peay State University: M.A., Corporate Communications, 2011 - 2013 (expected) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: A.B.J.M., Public Relations, 1992 - 1996