Charity Fortajada
Costa Mesa, California · Cell: (714) 813-1515 · Email: charity@sweetcharityjane.com
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OBJECTIVE |
To bring a fresh and creative edge into existing marketing efforts, branding, promotions and advertising, or any related position that would allow access to experiential knowledge in the online marketing industry.
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EDUCATION |
B.A., Business Administration, Marketing concentration California State University – San Bernardino (CSUSB), San Bernardino, CA GPA: 3.77 In-major: 3.1
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B.A., Computer Science, Minor: International Business University of Houston – Houston, TX GPA: 3.1 In-major: 3.0
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
Creative Director, Trinity Racing, Rancho Cucamonga, CA January 2010 – Present § Developed a creative marketing plan and campaign § Manage the creation of marketing collateral, advertisements and promotions § Ensure quality of creative/editorial content § Execute integrated online/offline search engine marketing, advertising, public relation & trade show campaigns to generate demand and sales leads § Lead strategic brainstorming sessions, campaign development, creative brief development and directing creative execution § Manage content and profiles on our social media channels
Marketing Director, Omnas Network Inc., Redlands, CA September 2006 – December 2009 § Oversaw the development of integrated marketing campaigns comprising of interactive web, e-mail, video, social media and other direct channels § Design and implemented market research required to facilitate in-depth understanding within the organization and guide brand strategies § Employed online metrics (Google & Yahoo Analytics) as a source of evaluation for marketing initiatives § Designed and developed video marketing for main online store § Regularly analyzed online marketing channels and its interrelationship with offline marketing initiatives to provide strategic guidance regarding financial performance and best practices § Assisted in development of our proprietary inventory tracking web application using MySQL and MyPHP § Managed product promotion and branding § Promoted from Ecommerce Product Manager to Marketing Director within 3 months
Internet Marketing Specialist, CCQC Multimedia, Redlands, CA January 2004 - 2006 § Designed various logos and graphic layouts for small businesses and individuals for use in letterheads, business cards, brochures, advertisements and commercials § Developed and design dynamic and interactive websites for non-profit organizations, small businesses, and individuals § Created multimedia video presentations, utilizing iMovie and Final Cut Pro for special events and entertainment functions § Created slideshow presentations, utilizing PowerPoint and Flash, for use in business meetings and seminars § Consult and create Search Engine Marketing / Search Engine Optimization campaigns for businesses and individuals
SEO Specialist / Account Manager, WebXites, Houston, TX June 2004 – November 2006 § Researched online consumer behavior and competition in clienteles’ industry for use in marketing and advertising campaigns § Developed strategic marketing campaigns utilizing Google and Yahoo Pay-Per-Click advertising § Devised advertising campaigns to expose client’s site in further niche markets, through local directories, online magazines, forums, article sites, etc. § Monitored & maintained daily campaign management, checking on keyword effectiveness, essential ad copy, and keyword dense sales copy § Generated site copy, incorporating fundamental optimization strategies to allow higher placement organically in search engines
Audiology Technician, Houston Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, Houston, TX July 2003 – May 2004 § Trained in otoacoustic emission screening § Administered OAE tests to newborns from 8 different hospitals Houston-wide § Consulted with parents on their newborn’s test results and screening information § Entered newborn data into clinic database online
Website Developer (Contractor), Turbine Air Systems, Houston, TX March 2003 – August 2003 § Collaborated with the Vice President of Sales and the Director of Business Development to develop the website layout and content § Utilized Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Macromedia Flash, and Macromedia Dreamweaver to produce website graphics and layout. § Devoted over 100 hours to develop the 25-page website
Customer Service & Technical Support, Access, Houston, TX February 2001 – January 2003 § Assisted clientele with top tier technical website support § Developed training material / courses for Customer Service Representatives, Sales Representatives as well as Senior Call Center Manager, to teach the basics of HTML and overall website design and layout § Coordinated and conducted training seminars § Decreased overall account cancellations by 25% § Resolved discrepancies § Registered clientele domain names § Monitored various clientele websites to ensure appropriate content and business activity
Data Entry / Technical Support, Office of Information Services at Southwestern Adventist University, Keene, TX August 2000 – May 2001 § Registered over 1000 students into the university Linux-platform database § Offered technical (computer) support to staff and students § Entered student hard-copy records into computerized database § Created spreadsheets of current student roster
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SKILLS |
Application suites § Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel § Adobe Creative Suite: Flash, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator § Apple software: Final Cut Pro, iMovie, GarageBand § Marketing applications: SPSS 15.0
Operating Systems § Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, ME, NT § Mac OS X+ § Linux
Web Development / Programming § Web publishing: HTML, XML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, ActionScript § Programming: C++, C# Java, VB, Ruby § Environments: Visual Studio, Apple Xcode, RoR, .NET § Database: MySQL, phpMyAdmin
Typing § 90 wpm § 10 key/touch
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AFFILIATIONS |
AMA – American Marketing Association, CSUSB ChapterHTML Writer’s Guild National Notary Association
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