The document provides a summary of Joanmarie Foster's qualifications for a position in communications and marketing. It includes her contact information, education background with an MA and BA from James Madison University, and relevant work experience including marketing writing roles at JMU University Communications and Marketing and administrative roles at Lee & Associates, nTelos Wireless, and Kelly Services. It also lists internship experience at JMU Communications and Marketing developing a brand guide, Lee & Associates translating documents into Spanish, and Health Bites editing bilingual health content.
The document provides a summary of Joanmarie Foster's qualifications for a position in communications and marketing. It includes her contact information, education background with an MA and BA from James Madison University, and relevant work experience including marketing writing roles at JMU University Communications and Marketing and administrative roles at Lee & Associates, nTelos Wireless, and Kelly Services. It also lists internship experience at JMU Communications and Marketing developing a brand guide, Lee & Associates translating documents into Spanish, and Health Bites editing bilingual health content.
The document provides a summary of Joanmarie Foster's qualifications for a position in communications and marketing. It includes her contact information, education background with an MA and BA from James Madison University, and relevant work experience including marketing writing roles at JMU University Communications and Marketing and administrative roles at Lee & Associates, nTelos Wireless, and Kelly Services. It also lists internship experience at JMU Communications and Marketing developing a brand guide, Lee & Associates translating documents into Spanish, and Health Bites editing bilingual health content.
The document provides a summary of Joanmarie Foster's qualifications for a position in communications and marketing. It includes her contact information, education background with an MA and BA from James Madison University, and relevant work experience including marketing writing roles at JMU University Communications and Marketing and administrative roles at Lee & Associates, nTelos Wireless, and Kelly Services. It also lists internship experience at JMU Communications and Marketing developing a brand guide, Lee & Associates translating documents into Spanish, and Health Bites editing bilingual health content.
8608 Western Oak Dr. | Springfield, VA 22153 | 703-967-6895 | joanmarie.foster1003@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position in communications and marketing as a writer and editor. I have a strong background in writing with excellent editing and proofreading skills. I can work independently or in a team environment; have valuable research skills; basic HTML knowledge; and am bilingual. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and InCopy; content-management system, Cascade; and Associated Press Style. Noted for ability to multitask and work well under pressure in fast paced environments.
Education James Madison University M.A. May 2015 B.A. May 2013
Experience Marketing Writer | JMU University Communications and Marketing | Harrisonburg, VA September 2013 - Current Oversee and manage student interns and student workers Write original content in marketing framework Build and maintain websites using content management system, Cascade Help compose presidential communications and post to presidents website Provide programmatic and administrative support for special events and projects as needed Prepare material for publication in our flagship publication, Madison magazine Compose annual reports for the JMU Foundation Practice strong writing, oral communication, and secondary research skills Collaborate with colleagues in media relations, marketing, video, publications, and web to maximize promotion for the university Manage messaging in development-specific and related materials, including donors newsletters, program books, season guides, and development-related webpages and content Provide copywriting support for ads, brochures, direct mail, broadcast email, e-newsletters, websites and videos to increase engagement and financial support from diverse audiences Administrative Assistant | Lee & Associates | Harrisonburg, VA September 2011 - January 2013 Provide administrative/ clerical support such as answering five phone lines, greeting and assisting tenants, property owners, and potential customers Records keeping Coordinate schedules and meetings Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence Prepare reports, memos, letters, and spreadsheets Basic accounting Payment processing Cash handling
Make deposits Interpret for Spanish-speaking tenants Translate documents such as letters and lease agreements Data entry Handle confidential information for different accounts
Sales Associate| nTelos Wireless | Harrisonburg, VA
September 2010 - August 2011 Develop new personal and business accounts Greet and help customers as they walk in Provide assistance with cellular and internet services Contribute to team effort and success Maintain professional and technological knowledge of cutting edge technology Brainstorm marketing strategies Administrative Assistant/Receptionist | Kelly Services | Alexandria, VA June 2009 - August 2011 During my time at this temp agency, I spent a few months as an administrative assistant for the Alexandria Branch of Kelly Services and I worked temporarily for several companies in different capacities. Provide administrative/secretarial support such as answering phones, greeting and assisting visitors, and resolving a range of inquiries and problems Assist recruiters in interviewing candidates for hire through pre-screening, helping to fill out paperwork, and by launching the computer proficiency evaluations Coordinate interviews and schedule meetings, appointments, and events Operate desktop computer to oversee e-mail correspondence, new resumes, and the agenda Purge paper files Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes Prepare reports, memos, letters, spreadsheets, and other documents Through Kelly Services I provided clerical and administrative support to the following companies: o IBM o Prudential Carruthers Realtors o Apple Baum o AEcom Earth o InSite Wireless Group, LLC o Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. o ASET International o Military Stars o Faithful & Gould
Internship Experience
JMU Communications and Marketing, January 2015 - May 2015
The Communications and Marketing office of JMU is the primary communications link between the university and the world. They are responsible for maintaining all top-level university websites, producing their flagship publication, developing marketing campaigns, and creating recruitment materials. As an intern I developed a brand guide to be used by the university and third parties
hired by a university department involved in the creation of materials representing the university; as well as by the Communications and Marketing office as a tool for new hires. Lee & Associates, Summer 2012 Lee & Associates is a well-known property management company in the Shenandoah Valley that handles both residential and commercial properties. As an intern, I translated documents into Spanish, worked as an interpreter, developed an employee handbook, and created marketing materials for property management. Health Bites, March 2012 - September 2012 Health Bites is a website designed to help Virginia families be healthy by providing nutrition and exercise information in both English and Spanish. The website was commissioned by the Virginia Department of Health. As an intern, I edited text and dialogue in text blurbs, videos, and games, and checked for consistency, accuracy, and clarity in Spanish. For samples of work please refer to my online portfolio: joanmariefoster.weebly.com
