Mailbox: 2502 Live Oak, Loft #327 dallas, tx 75204 | Interviews: 214-734-4850 | email: alicia@saddockcreative.com
ALICIA M. SADDOCK
C re at i v e Re s u m e
objective
To work in an environment where I utilize my communication and media skills to serve as a strong asset to a creative team. As a professional communicator, I value: strong character, excellence, creativity, teamwork, and maintaining personality in the process.
education
2004–2007 | M.A. in Media & Communication, DTS, Dallas, TX (Magna Cum Laude) 1999–2003 | BS.. in Communications University of Texas at Austin (Magna Cum Laude)
training
Microsoft Office Professional • Microsoft Project Software • Project Management DesignTraining in Adobe CS2 • Dreamweaver 08
affiliations
Public Relations Society of America • Corporate Conflict Mediation Certificate
Skills brief:
marketing project management brand management graphic design journalism creative direction team motivation Vendor Coordination Client Relations sales & Fundraising Identity development public speaking Presentation Building Event management
experience COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, October 2003 to Present, CAM International—Dallas, TX
Provided leadership for communication efforts: including management of staff and vendors to produce publications for an external distribution of 25,000 constituents. Responsible for international communication within the organization: including html email newsletters, print magazines, direct mail, annual reports, and promotional collateral. Responsible for administration of departmental budget and project planning.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR, Oct. 2003–June 2006, CAM International—Dallas, TX
Responsible for public relations activities and served as a key liaison to the constituent base. Managed fundraising projects and coordinated major events. Provided in-house graphic design work to CAM’s communications director on all fund-raising literature, correspondence, and annual reports.
ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTOR, May 2003 to August 2003, SIM USA—Dallas, TX
Assistant to the regional director for this multi-national non-profit. Responsible for international recruiting in North America. Established r new client relationships, and maintained exisiting client base. Managed the Dallas office and staff. Hosted networking events and attended key conferences as SIM’s representative.
MARKETING SPECIALIST & SHIFT SUPERVISOR, January 2002 to August 2003, Starbucks—Austin, TX
Coordinated local store marketing plan for the opening of a new store. Distributed advertising and promotional materials in the Austin area. Continued to facilitate marketing initiatives through internal communication. Established programs to boost customer relations s and increase sales. Daily cash-handling and supervision of employees, resulting in a positive work environment. emplo