JOHN SMITH

897 W 177TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10078 PHONE 676 532 2222 E-MAIL: johnsmith@gmail.com

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS
2002 2005: Deakin University (Australia): Bachelor of Arts (Communications & Media) Major Subjects: Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations, PR Writing 2009 2010: Box Hill Institute of Further Education (Australia): Advanced Diploma of Arts (Music) Major Subjects: Music, Music Business, Copyright Law, Composition 2003 2004: NWT Institute (Australia): Certificate III in Telecommunications Major Subjects: Telecommunications, Marketing, Customer Service, Administration

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
March 2006 May 2011 Marketing Coordinator - International Exchange Programs (AUSTRALIA) Company Overview: International Exchange Programs (IEP) is Australias largest non-profit working holiday organization, providing exchange abroad programs for students and young people both in Australia and abroad. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination of marketing, events and communications campaigns and strategies Presentation of information evenings, seminars and orientation sessions across Australia Planning, logistics and execution of all events, publications, trade expos and careers fairs Liaison and relationship management media, sponsorships and strategic partnerships Writing and creation of PR material: website content, brochures, etc. Assistance in evaluation of marketing activities and expenditures Program development and operations planning Customer service and conflict management November 2005 March 2006 Executive Assistant SAE Institute (AUSTRALIA) Company Overview: Founded in 1978, SAE is unquestionable the worlds largest entertainment technology and creative media institute offering courses in Audio Engineering and Digital Film Production RESPONSIBILITIES: All aspects of personal and executive support to CEO Coordination of company travel and events Diary and meeting management Correspondence with key internal and external stakeholders, including government Invoice processing, banking, mailing, general administrative support

EMPLOYMENT DURING EDUCATION

2009 Writer (Casual) BEAT Magazine, Melbourne (AUSTRALIA) Contribution of various written articles, both commissioned (paid) and voluntary Liaison with media, event attendance for purpose of review Assistance to editors office 2005 2009 Administrative Officer (Part-Time) Rubber Records Music (AUSTRALIA) Assisted in management of music record label division Wrote and edited reports, statements, media releases and content on company website Liaised directly with radio stations, recording artists and the public Helped devise marketing and promotional strategies Managed product and information distribution Organized and prepared company correspondence Carried out administrative and clerical support 2001 2002 Front Desk Supervisor (Part-Time) YHA Hostel, Los Angeles (USA) Managed hostel reception area Answered calls, greeted guests, coordinated room bookings and tours 2001 2002 Retail Sales Associate (Part-Time) House Of Blues, Los Angeles (USA) All aspects of customer service Assisted in merchandise sales at House Of Blues retail store Packing and shipping of orders nation-wide Manned coat check room during performances

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Mac and PC Literate Advanced: MS Word, MS Access, MS Outlook, Lotus Notes. Intermediate: MS Excel, MS Power Point Media Databases: Burrells, Vocus Budget and POS Databases (basic use): SAP, Diver, Madden Creative and corporate writing: press releases, corporate correspondence, brochures, websites

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Extremely fast learner Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Responsible, reliable, mature and confidential Conflict management under pressure in fast-paced, dynamic environments Intuitive with good sense of judgement Creative and people-oriented Works exceptionally well both autonomously and as part of team

OTHER PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

Nov 2001 Nov 2002 Work USA (United States) Work Abroad Program Spent twelve months through university program living and working in the United States.

US WORKING RIGHTS
Yes - no financial employer sponsorship required

REFERENCES / WRITING SAMPLES

Available Upon Request