LISA A.

WICKS
135 Van Wagenen Ave 4A, Jersey City, NJ, 07306* (407) 810-2308* lw113b6aa@westpo
st.net* Willing to Relocate and Travel
OBJECTIVE
To procure a marketing track position and make a positive contribution to the or
ganization.
EDUCATION
MBA, Crummer Graduate School of Business / Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
International Business and Marketing specializations
January 2009 - May 2010
BA, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Studio Arts, Minor in English: Creative Writing, August 2003 - Decem
ber 2007
Dean's List Fall 2005, 2006 and 2007
Study Abroad Program, Edinburgh, Scotland, summer 2005
Grasp International Program, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, winter 2010
EXPERIENCE
Quest Kids, Orlando, FL, Aug 2009 - Dec 2009 (Graduate Class)
Conducted marketing research for a non-profit company and generated reports and
presentations documenting results.
Apopka Family Learning Center, Apopka, FL, Jul 2009-Sept 2009 (MBA Internship)
BRANDING INTERN
On a team that was responsible for researching and assessing the current brandin
g and business strategies. Produced a comprehensive marketing plan to increase a
nd attract donor participation. Created unique templates for PowerPoint, brochur
es, and other collateral material.
Bright House Networks, Orlando, FL, May 2007-Dec 2008 (Between Undergraduate and
Graduate School)
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS BUSINESS ORDER AUTHORIZATION TEAM (BOAT)
Participated on a team to decrease customer application errors and increase comm
ercial sales. Created, updated and maintained the Microsoft SharePoint site for
the department. Maintained quality control of all documentation required for ins
tallation. Used Operation Management tools to redesigned and implemented new pro
cesses and procedures.
NEW BUSINESS VENTURES GROUP
The team was responsible for launching new products and services and driving the
m to market. Composed and edited new methods and procedures, including technical
documentation and product guides. Oversaw product development and project manag
ers across multiple product lines to assure milestones were met. Submitted repor
ts to management summarizing the status of key projects and tasks.
University Writing Center, Orlando, FL, Aug 2005 - May 2007(20hrs/wk)
WRITING CONSULTANT/EDITOR
A consultant assisted writers in all academic disciplines from poetry to enginee
ring to improve writing skills through this free resource for undergraduate and
graduate UCF students. Worked primarily to focus the assignment, structure the
paper, explain and support facts, grammar, citations, and cohesion.

OTHER
Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators Member, Aug 2009-Present
FOUNDING CRITIQUE GROUP LEADER
Lead a 5 member SCBWI critique group that meets once a month to discuss each oth
er's manuscripts.

SKILLS
All Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project fo
r < 2,000 tasks, SharePoint). Ability to quickly master and apply new software a
pplications and procedures. Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projec
ts at one time.
Writing and editing samples available