CV
COMMUNICATIONS / MARKETING / MEDIA PROFESSIONAL
Creative and strategic manager with diverse industry experience in marketing, creative management, and business development. Contributions range from small business oversight to corporate collaboration. Strengths in effective communications, cross-functional leadership, and time management.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES IN:
– Writing and Editing
– Presentation Development
– Market Research + Analysis
– Social Media
– Brand Enhancement
– Client Relationship Management
– Strategic Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
mbaMission – Senior Consultant, 2009-Present
Today Publications / Nelson’s Today – Editor and Head of Production, 2007-Present
Ford Motor Company – Marketing Leadership Program Intern, 2007
Coors Brewing Company – Marketing Department Consultant, 2007
Brillstein Entertainment Partners – Assistant to Talent Manager, 2005-06
MGM Studios – Assistant to Vice President of Production, 2003-05
EDUCATION
University of Michigan, MBA – Emphases in Marketing and Corporate Strategy, 2008
– Ross Distinguished Scholar Recipient
– President of Entertainment + Media Club, 2008
Carnegie Mellon University, BFA – Fine Art, Minor in History, 2002
– Graduate with University Honors
– President of National Society of Collegiate Scholars Carnegie Mellon chapter, 1999
ADDITIONAL
Expert Level with Adobe Photoshop, Quark XPress, MS Office. Proficient with WordPress
Alum of University of Michigan Club Varsity Synchronized Figure Skating Team – 4th nationally in 2008
Developed and maintain personal art gallery site at lauraliznelson.com