Virginia L. Deuso Functional Resume 2016

Virginia L. Deuso Functional Resume 2016

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  VIRGINIA L. DEUSO 54Adams Way, Little Chute, WI 54140 | H: (920) 737-4412 | C: (920) 737-4412 | [email protected] Career Focus Results-oriented Marketing and Event Coordination Specialist with effective writing and project management skills. Expertise in developing client relations. Strong ability to work within teams and implementation of multi-projects under strict deadlines. Skills Employing my degree and vast experiences in Communications and Psychology have enabled me to gain deeper insight to the needs of Internal and External customers when designing or writing marketing materials. I am extremely comfortable in public speaking, presentation events, and training. Appropriate use of targeted and integrated marketing strategies for product information, sales, tradeshows, video and internet web content is essential to drive revenue of any product line. Understanding the technical requirements, as well as the logical and, emotional needs of the customer are key in each presentation venue. Creative thinking, rapid assessment, and Problem- Solving have been a highly employed and an advantageous part of my skill sets in the building of marketing proposals and trade shows and events. Summary of Skills Marketing materials development Proficient in MS Office Suite Strategic planning Works in Track Changes Project management Adobe Creative Suite Campaign performance tracking Soft Skill Training Specialist Trade show management Process development Team development and training. Conflict resolution Complex problem resolution Social media marketing Professional Experience Community/Customer Relations Specialist, Soft Skill Training Specialist Mar 2016 to Aug 2016 Family Video － Wisconsin Designing Community relations events, marketing and sales strategies. Customer service training/retail staff development. Community Relations Consultant Dec 2015 to Apr 2016 Independant Consultant － WI, MA Direct interaction with corporate and store management in the development of
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  Communication Soft Skills. Workingdirectly with corporate staff, strengthening communication skills designed to increase results in sales and repeat business. Technical Writer/Content Editor May 2015 to Oct 2015 Thrivent Financial-Tek Systems － Appleton, WI ·Content Editor/Technical Writer of Standards, Policies, Procedures and Guidelines ·Increasing IT Security Department visibility through assessment and reconstruction of over 100 Compilation Documents ·Assembled of comprehensive departmental information repository for use in accessing information and definitions, common industry terminology and all related documentations. Lead Copy Editor/Technical Writer Aug 2013 to Feb 2015 Oshkosh Defense-Aerotek Engineering Systems － Oshkosh, WI Lead Copy Editor 30 Billion-dollar proposal prepared for the United States DoD, (USMC and U.S. Army) Technical Writer and Copy Editor, on 3 Billion-dollar International Defense Proposal Daily interaction with the executive lead team and the engineering development team Dramatically reduced the potential for costly error in proposals and marketing material through the origination and design of a comprehensive informational tool, now in use throughout the Oshkosh Corporation Copy Editor-Three DARPA projects. Event Management - Proposal Reviews EPIC EMR Instructor, *Credentialed EPIC EMR instructor Jul 2011 to Feb 2012 Epic EMR-Tek Systems － WI Customized product to fit the workflow of the multiple medical departments for training and active-live implementation. Increasing hospital productivity and patient safety through training. Conducted 'Soft Skill' training with slightly over 100 department directors. Trained over 1250 nursing and medical professionals in the use of the EPIC system. Producer/Director/Writer Live Event and Weekly Television Program Dec 2010 to May 2011 Combat USA － Nevada Project Management- Director/Producer, Combat USA MMA, 60- Minute weekly television program and live event Director. This position encompassed a multiple part equation for a successful result. A reality-based program which focused on tournament Mixed Martial Arts competition during live, large venue events. Wrote and directed the weekly TV program content. Developed wide-ranging On-line marketing content and imagery for event advertisement and website. P.R. and Marketing Communications Specialist/ Producer/Writer/ Project Manager Apr 2009 to Dec 2010 NorthCoast Productions (Formerly Pulse Communications) － Green Bay, WI
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  Designed client directedpromotional materials for multiple use avenues, i.e. Web, TV, radio, print. Handled Program Management of large corporate events. Developed public relations, press releases, and Trade Show event materials. Evaluated target markets and proposed marketing strategies. Project Management -Producer/Writer/Client Consultant Sep 2008 to Apr 2009 Pulse Communications － Green Bay, WI Originated client directed promotional materials for multiple use avenues, i.e. web, TV, radio, print. Researched and analyzed potential clients. Consulted with and signed new clients for marketing materials. Created and hosted large corporate social events. Producer, Writer, Director Mar 2003 to Feb 2008 Paradime Media, Inc － Oshkosh, WI Designed client directed promotional materials for multiple use avenues, i.e. web, TV, radio, print. Embedded, 1.5 years with the US Army Cadet Corp gathering materials for recruitment marketing program resulting in International award winning marketing materials. Consulted with and signed new clients for marketing materials to be produced by Paradime Media Productions. Live Event Stage Manager/Writer/Producer Jan 2001 to Feb 2003 Bayside Church Television Department － Green Bay, WI Stage manager during large live events. Director of 60-minute Live Television Program. Asst. Manager Oct 1998 to Jan 2003 Settle Inn and Extended Stay Motel － Green Bay, WI Initiated corporate accounts for all facilities. Greeted and registered guests, handled any special requests, directed hotel staff, addressed customer issues. Constructed marketing materials for the hotel. Education B.A, Marketing Communications Springfield College － Springfield, MA Marketing Communications 3.85 Psychology 1980 Springfield College － Springfield , MA, USA Psychology 3.85 References Personal and Professional References: Mr. Steve Brown: 715-550-2762, [email protected], 373 Arbor Vitae Lane DePere, WI 54115, Manager, Pro Fitness
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  Mrs. Rebecca VanScyoc: 920-460-0675, [email protected], N4322 S. Lake Shore Drive Markesan, WI 53946, Sr. Manager Bid & Proposal, Oshkosh Defense Mr. David Jensen: 920-509-1294, [email protected], Director of International Offsets Sgt. Vernon Kempen: 920-203-6062, 1750 Greenlawn Lane Grand Chute, WI 54914, WI Army National Guard Ms. Susan Matz 920-410-8141 [email protected], Thrivent Financial Additional Information Accomplished Communications Professional Lead Copy Editor on the Winning JLTV 30 billion- dollar proposal, and Technical Writer, Oshkosh Defense White House Press Pass Producer - Second Papal visit of Pope John Paul II to the USA Nine Telly Awards & Six Communicator Awards; Writing, Directing and producing multi-media promotional materials. President's Volunteer Service Award: Issued by the Office of the President of the United States of America, April 2008; Military Cadets of the Fox Valley, Boy Scouts of America, Pulaski Public School System, Faith-Based Teaching