Ngina James

120 Enclave Circle unit C

Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Cell: (630)631-9989
nj4f11b0@westpost.net
Objective
To obtain Public Relations/ Marketing Communications position to support the dev
elopment and implementation of marketing communications strategies and programs.
Education
Columbia College, Chicago IL
Bachelor of Arts- Marketing Communication
Interdisciplinary minor: Advertising & Public Relations
Qualifications
* Quick learner, able to grasp and execute new ideas, concepts and methods swif
tly
* Award for excellence in Journalism- Columbia College 1998
* 25 published articles- 4 cover stories - N'Digo Newspaper, Chicago, IL
* Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word & Outlook Express
* 6 years Management Experience
* 8 years Integrated Marketing Communications/ Project Management Experience
* 6 years Business to Business Sales Experience
* 8 years Outside Sales Experience
* 4 years Inside Sales Experience
* Public Relations Professional - Adept at culminating result oriented public re
lations campaigns including: press releases, pitch letters, social media network
ing, blog updates,
Company news letters, public appearances, speaking engagement, conflict manageme
nt.
* Effective working independently as well as contributing to team driven project
s
* Able to sell extensive variety of products and services with proven and exceed
ed monthly and yearly set goals

Professional Experience
RainSoft (Water Treatment Solutions)
Marketing Director, Elk Grove Village, IL
08/08-2/10
* Supervised a staff of 6 people
* Created and managed multiple programs that consisted of advertising in print,
internet, public and industry specific forums to increase brand recognition, pro
duct sales, market share and product knowledge.
* Generated continual business to increase inside and outside sales output, refe
rrals, service and maintenance by influence messaging, promotions, direct mail,
events, sponsorship, charitable donations.
* Utilized guerilla style marketing tactics as well as elegant marketing, promot
ional and public relations campaigns to accomplish companywide goals.
National Premium Inc.
Account Director/Promotional Marketing Specialist, Schaumburg IL
8/06- present
* Consulted clients using promotional tools to achieved desired end results incl
uding heightened brand identity and brand selection/ loyalty within the market p
lace.
* Responsible for the culmination of innovative promotional marketing ideas deli
vered on time and within budget.
* Oversaw and managed corporate promotional merchandise for e-commerce clients
* Customized solutions for service recovery and conflict management
* Designed and managed custom award and recognition programs for various cliente
le

Active Communications International

Sales Manager, Chicago IL
1/04- 2/06
* Researched and targeted core market for specific scheduled events in niche are
as including healthcare, telecommunications, e-commerce, wireless and informatio
n technologies.
* Marketed superior quality strategic business conferences
* Trained and managed inside sales team ranging 5-10 people consecutively
* Cultivated and developed pertinent leads, sponsors and resources for assigned
events
* Provided expense, progress and feedback reports
N'DIGO Newspaper
Contributing Editor, Chicago IL
5/03-5/08
* Attended press solicited events
* Set and conducted newsworthy interviews
* Wrote several feature articles and cover stories
* Proofread, researched and fact checked written collateral for print and online
usage
* Monitored en vogue trends and fads to appeal to targeted demographic and addre
ss topics apropos
Schindler Communications
PR Coordinator/Business Development Manager, Chicago IL
7/99-9/03
* Managed and Coordinated new and current Business proposals for various public
relations projects
* Provided multiple press releases used to generate coverage for client products
and projects
* Administered timely response to press inquiries
* Hosted and attended product launches and events for contracted clientele
* Developed relationships with venue owners and vendors
* Developed relationships with media outlets to ensure adequate coverage of clie
nt projects and events
* Provided press kits, press releases, pitch letters and samples to press outlet
s to gain interest and visibility in new projects
* Provided photographs and captions for press usage, positioning and brand build
ing
* Fostered reputable agency image for future clientele and pertinent media and v
endor relationships
* Booked venues, travel arrangements, entertainment & catering for events
* Resolved obstacles and challenges for success of events
*Featured in latest edition of "Who's Who" Chicago, IL