Jamie Lynn Varon

jamie.varon@gmail.com
925.683.9867
46 Rainbow Circle, Danville, CA 94506
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Summary of • A proverbial “jill-of-all-trades” skilled in computers, writing, organization, and marketing

• Excellent written communication skills and featured on blogs including Brazen Careerist and Introverted Entrepreneur
Experience • Passionate about providing customers with an excellent experience
• Organized and detail-oriented, with experience overhauling a company’s organizational structure and streamlining
workflows to lead to increased productivity and sales
• Technically savvy with skills in both Mac and PC, MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to quickly
learn new applications
• Specialize in social media, including blogging, networking, trackbacks, and SEO
• Graphic design experience, with a specialization in integrated marketing communications (such as logos, branding,
typography, print materials, and web design)
• Come into work each day with a smile on my face and genuine excitement about contributing to my organization

Education California State University, Chico

Bachelor of Arts in Social Science — May 2008
Concentrations in Marketing, Conflict Resolution, Psychology, Communication Studies, and Sociology

Experience Community Leader

Feb. 2009-Present
Brazen Careerist, Inc. — brazencareerist.com
• Responsible for marketing the site to new members using networking, Twitter, and community-based tactics
• Provides feedback support to development team on various aspects of site, including selecting content
• Facilitates engagement for community of 1,500+ users by establishing relationships
Office Coordinator
June 2008-Jan. 2009
Six Degrees Coffee Service & Distribution — Chico, CA
• Managed and implemented two promotions with a sales rep from Torani, which led to a 5% increase in sales
• Developed and directed a promotion for Ghirardelli, leading to a 4% increase in chocolate sauce revenue
• Created various designs, including java jackets, logos, flyers, and business cards using Adobe Creative Suite
• Maintained a professional environment through great customer service and organization
• Acquired proficiency in QuickBooks Pro and helped streamline the wholesale division of company
• Coordinated deliveries using a more productive and green approach, which aided in saving both money and time
• Organized previous filing systems for billing and distributing, leading to a smaller margin of error
• Demonstrated flexibility and patience within the small company by staying positive and helpful
Marketing Manager/Technical Support Representative
June 2006-June 2007
Jan. 2008-May 2008
Academic Technologies department — California State University, Chico
• Developed various technical skills, including learning software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and the
Learning Management System WebCT/Blackboard Vista
• Broadened knowledge of Microsoft Office, including being able to administer technical support for the programs
• Produced in association with a colleague, a documentary to be distributed among all California State Universities
• Developed, designed, and implemented three marketing campaigns advertising Blackboard Vista
• Administered and developed a beginning training and supplemental workshop for Adobe InDesign
• Worked directly with faculty members to empower them to utilize technology in their course development
Experience Intern
June 2007-Aug. 2007
Continued WithJess — Culver City, CA
• Developed marketing campaigns pertaining to the WithJess web site and MySpace
• Wrote guest blogs for the web site, www.withjess.com
• Created graphics for various online usage, including www.mary-kateandashley.com
• Brainstormed with the WithJess team about ways to effectively communicate the message of positive self-esteem
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop Public Relations materials, including a new design for the WithJess press kit

Leadership & Social Media

Featured in the Blogging Community:
Achievements • Why I Think the Recession is Great on front page of Brazen Careerist — 63+ Comments
• The Epic Battle Between Optimism and Pessimism on front page of Brazen Careerist — 10+ Comments
• Does Generation Y Need to Grow Up? on front page of Brazen Careerist — 30+ Comments
• The Introverted Entrepreneur’s featured blog
President
Aug. 2006-June 2007
AAF-National Student Advertising Competition team — CSU, Chico
1st Place Positioning at District 14 Competition
Awarded Best Presenter
• Utilized leadership and project management skills to act as CEO of student-run marketing firm
• Developed time lines, research plans, lesson plans, and PowerPoint slide shows to better facilitate group organization
• Managed nine month project by delegating responsibility amongst both Marketing and Communication Design students
• Wrote and edited the majority of marketing copy for the thirty-two page marketing Plans Book
• Facilitated the development of the Plans Book and a twenty minute marketing competition presentation
• Managed the creative aspect of Plans Book by overseeing the development of the graphics and layout
• Presented marketing plan with a team of five at both the District and National competitions
• Attended the “What Teens Want” business conference in Los Angeles
President/Founding Member
Aug. 2006-Dec. 2006
Advertising Association — CSU, Chico
• Assisted faculty advisor in founding and publicizing the new club
• Conducted club meetings and smoothly organized guest speakers
• Collaborated in designing flyers and logos using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Vice President
Aug. 2005-June 2006
AAF-National Student Advertising Competition team — CSU, Chico
2nd Place Positioning at District 14 Competition
• Managed the development of a thirty-two page advertising Plans Book and a twenty minute sales presentation
• Wrote approximately ten of the thirty-two pages of the Plans Book and edited the entire book
• Collaborated in various groups with Communication Design, Public Relations, and Marketing students
• Presented with a team of five at the District 14 competition in San Francisco

Technical Proficiency In:

• Platforms: Mac, Microsoft XP and Vista
Skills •
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Design Applications: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS4, and Adobe InDesign CS4
Productivity Applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel),
Apple Keynote, and QuickBooks Pro