Lindsey Buchanan
**** ***** ******** ****** *******, OK 73008
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405-***-**** ablanv@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
An executive position in marketing, public relations, communications, or development where expertise
and innovation will contribute to a profitable organization.
Education
The University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, emphasizing Public Relations, 2004
Professional Experience
Community Literacy Centers, Inc.
Marketing & Development Coordinator, November 2007 to June 2009
Directed and implemented all fundraising, marketing, development, and public relations efforts
for the organization.
Worked with Executive Director to facilitate effective working relationships with Board of
Directors and staff to increase fundraising efforts.
Managed the identification, cultivation, and execution of strong funding partnerships between
organization and private foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
Identified funding priorities, integrated development activities into the organization's
operations, and directed major gift cultivation events.
CompONE Services, Ltd.
Director of Marketing, February 2007 to November 2007
Established and managed all marketing plans, programs, and the public relations function of
the company.
Directed all efforts for company’s quarterly newsletter, including writing, editing, and
proofreading all submissions. Supervised efforts of graphic designers, creative team, and
printers.
Directed annual trade show efforts and other company events.
Produced new trade show booth and additional conference-related videos, advertisements, and
resources.
Administered company’s customer relationship software program, Salesforce.com, including
following leads, referrals, and tracking inside and outside sales efforts.
FACTOR
Public Relations Coordinator, June 2006 to February 2007
Marketing & Event Coordinator, December 2005 to June 2006
Strengthened relationships with media and obtained heightened press coverage in local
publications and industry related magazines through press releases, feature stories, white
papers, company profiles, and case studies.
Managed customer success stories, testimonials, and case studies to market existing modules,
increase sales, and establish the importance of company’s software solutions.
Organized efforts for company’s quarterly newsletter, including writing, editing, and
coordinating efforts with graphic designers, printers, and outside agencies.
Assisted Vice President of Marketing with special event and trade show planning.
Tracked company’s sales leads and managed all inside and outside sales efforts.
Design Resources
Account Executive/Internship, July 2005 to December 2005
Developed new and maintained existing customer relationships through personal contact and
other means of communication.
Investigated opportunities to develop new business relationships with design
professionals,general contractors, architects and other corporate users of company’s product
lines and services.
Created and distributed public relations, advertising, promotional, and educational materials.
Elliott + Associates Architects
Marketing Assistant/Internship, May 2004 to February 2005
Assisted Director of Marketing with public relations function of architectural firm.
Monitored journals and newspapers for articles of interest in the architectural field.
Supported marketing staff as needed in organizing photography, files, publication, and media
lists.
Kept corporate database updated with current mailing information for all mailings done by the
firm.
Professional Affiliations
Public Relations Society of America, Member
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Member
Junior League of Oklahoma City, Provisional Member
TEAM South, Inaugural Class Graduate
Skills
Experienced in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft
PowerPoint, ACT, and Salesforce. Proficient in Associated Press Writing Style.
References
Shelley Lightfoot, Community Literacy Centers, Inc.
3707 South Blackwelder Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73119
Amanda Bowen, Edmond Chamber of Commerce
825 East 2nd Street, Suite 100
Edmond, OK 73034
Joy Anderson, Elliott + Associates Architects
35 Harrison Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
Gai Wolf, Russell D. Crain, M.D.
11011 Hefner Pointe Drive, # B
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120