Madison Strouse Madison.strouse@gmail.com 720-289-8026 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, and Event Planning Seasoned sales and customer service professional for over 6 years. Detail oriented with exceptional relationship management, conflict resolution, and multitasking abilities. Technical skills include Microsoft Office Suite, Wix.com (website creation), Wordpress.com, Big-time (QuickBooks database), Workamajig, VOCUS (PR Database), and Social Media Development (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Wayin.com). EDUCATION University of Colorado Denver- Denver, CO (Cum Laude) B.A., Communication, Certificate in PR, and Minor in Sociology Graduated 05/2011
WORK EXPERIENCE Account Coordinator- S&D Marketing and Advertising: November 2011- Present Account Manager on an on-going multi-tier marketing campaign for Comcast®. Responsible for the maintenance and creation of over 250 marketing materials, each containing product and pricing information specific to individual markets across the U.S. Acting liaison between Comcast® corporate and the Comcast® markets. Train executives on how to provide quarterly updates for their materials. Manage the day to day responsibilities of the project, such as client communication, updating materials, proofing, building schedules based on quarterly deadlines, and working closely with production to make sure each material is up to par. Freelance PR/Social Media – IRR Colorado and Tightline Group: 2011-2012 Helped promote and coordinate weekly/quarterly educational events. Designed surveys and updated company brochures that coincided with the events. Created and implemented social media campaigns to expand audience reach and increase event attendance. Incorporated PR strategies, such as press releases, media advisories and media pitches, in effort to gain awareness for the organization. Account Coordinator / Admin- Ripcord Branding and Communications Firm: 2011 Supervised the development of agency projects, creating schedules and in house deadlines to keep the team on track. Responsible for maintaining the company blog and updating the company website. Managed mailing/delivery, budgeting, vendor maintenance, incoming/ outgoing payments, and travel arrangements. Media Relations Intern-The University of Colorado Denver: 2010 Maintained the department website, while creating and posting over 20 stories in response to campus events. 5 were picked up and used in other publications, including The Denver Post YourHub.com print section, The Advocate, The Examiner, and the UCD Newsletter. Copy edited approximately 15 half-page spreads for the Aurora Daily Sun Sentinel and pitched calendar events to over 15 media outlets. Helped to promote campus events and organize media attendance. Constructed approximately 10 media advisories and press releases. Lead Teller -Wells Fargo Bank: 2008-2011 Completed over 50 transactions daily with strong cash balancing accuracy. Coached and supervised 8 tellers, recommended rewards for goal achievements, and gave over 5 teller evaluations. Developed marketing techniques to achieve 100-160 sales contributions per quarter, which resulted in awards for sales/ customer service achievements.