Colorado Technical University

Resume review - marketing coordinator?

Hi all, I have been in the job market the past 2 months with not so much of success in achieving interviews (5 so far) I would appreciate those of you who are in marketing field or HR/career developement, could take a look at my resume below & give me your feedback (things that could be improved). I'm looking for a Marketing / Project Coordinator position thanks Fxxx Fxxxxx 777 xxxx,ave Phone: (647) xxx-xxxx Email: xxx@go.com Objective: To obtain a challenging and rewarding position where my skills in marketing, print and communication may be effectively utilized. Profile: •Over 8 years of marketing and communication experience managing many projects worth over a quarter of million dollars per annual. •Prepared and managed the annual marketing budget of $5 million •Full process knowledge of print and web advertising. •Excellent verbal and written communications. •Problem solver and excellent organizational abilities. •Extremely sharp at quickly assessing needs and priorities. •Effective working both independently and as a team member. Work Experience: Senior Project Coordinator - Marketing 2008 xxxxxx Toronto, Ont. •Planned, coordinated and evaluated the activities, programs and services of the department to ensure its effective operation •Assisted in developing goals, objectives and strategies for the Marketing department to promote xxx Centre programs and activities •Measured results and evaluated the effectiveness of the marketing plan for each program and project upon completion •Functioned as the driving force to ensure complete implementation and successful operation of marketing and design processes •Supervised and trained seasonal assistants Print Production Coordinator 2007 – 2008 xxxxx Toronto, Ont. •Coordinated the production of prepress, print, bindery, mailing, shipping and outside services in accordance with the quoted specifications to ensure the work will be completed on time, and to the customer's satisfaction •Analyzed problems and implement solutions in the most cost efficient manner •Liaison between customer and all internal and external departments •Prepared purchase orders for outside suppliers •Received and distributed information from customer or sales executives to all departments Project Estimator 2004 – 2007 xxxxx Toronto, Ont. •Prepared project cost estimates in a professional, timely and efficient manner •Worked with the sales and marketing team to help maintain sales objectives and remain price competitive in the market •Monitored and reported performance of major markets and recommend & implement program improvements •Recommended operating practice and process changes to senior directors to improve requirements planning, procurement and vendor management processes •Located vendors of materials/supplies and interview them in order to determine product availability and terms of sales Junior Marketing Manager 2001 - 2004 xxxxxx Scarborough, Ont. •Managed the timeline and production of all customers’ printed materials such as brochures, direct mail, flyers, etc. •Assisted in management of trade shows, conducting analysis of effectiveness, product selections and booth design directions. •Responded and provided assistance to incoming inquiries via telephone, fax, e-mail and web. •Helped Identify desirable new business opportunities and market expansion potential for clients by conducting sales and marketing competitive analysis. Education: •xxxx University Marketing Management Computer Skills: Adobe Illustrator Quark Xpress Adobe Photoshop MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) References:Available upon request

Public Comments

1. It's too wordy. You need to put this resume on a serious diet