Candace Graham

31 Crestwood Circle * Lawrence, MA 01841

(978) 273-2381 * E-mail: candaceg@aol.com

PROFILE
Demonstrated Sales & Marketing Communications Training & Experience Including:
* Proven ability to assist with the coordination of multiple marketing communica
tions projects in a fast-paced, team oriented environment with a strong track re
cord of providing the assistance necessary to consistently increase brand awaren
ess
* Expertise acting as the main point-of-contact and liaison between management,
staff, vendors and aspiring musical artists to accurately and efficiently obtain
and transfer the information vital to designing marketing strategies and specia
l programs designed to potential new artists and bands high profile positive rad
io exposure
* Outstanding analytical and research skills vital to identifying market niches
and consumer buying habits that are needed to create the creative messaging need
ed to attract a multi-cultural client base
* Ability to act as an effective liaison between all levels of internal and exte
rnal agencies management and staff to coordinate special events, promotions and
information dissemination via media avenues
* Proven ability to manage several aspects of administrative operations includin
g generating effective business correspondences, coordinating work flow, client
database management as well as providing excellent client service
* Ability to multi-task, exercise good judgement and quickly adapt to changing p
riorities and requirements
* Detail oriented coupled with a strong work ethic that includes striving toward
continuous improvement and growth
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Marketing Communications Training Coupled With Radio Operations & Sales Experien
ce Including:
* Musical Artists Liaison To Obtaining Air Time * Point-of-Sale & Field Prom
otions Development
* Promoting Special Events, Functions & Meetings * Producing Effective & Tar
geted Correspondences
* Coordinating Message Content, Delivery & Distribution * Scheduling/Meeting
Critical Deadlines
* Producing Effective Newsletters, Bulletins & Advertising * Direct Mail & P
rint Marketing Campaigns
* Participating In Community Outreach Programs * Evaluating Marketing Progra
m Effectiveness
* Direct & Consultative Profit Driven Selling Processes
Hotel Operations Support Expertise Including:
* Hotel Operations Check-In/Check-Out Procedures * Payroll Administration /
Tracking Employee Hours
* Cash Management / Preparing Bank Deposits * Effectively Handling Guests C
omplaints & Problems
* Hotel Guest Rooms Preparation/Household Coordination * Training & Motivati
ng New Employees
Proficient With The Following Computer Software & Applications:
Microsoft Windows, Office Suite, Word & Excel * E-mail/Internet

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Front Desk Agent 2007-Present
Royal Sonesta Hotel, Cambridge, MA
Front Desk Agent 2006-2007
Extended Stay America, Tewksbury, MA
Assistant to the Musical Director (Internship) 2003
WQSX, Brighton, MA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Communications 2005
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Course Work - Human Resource Management 2009
Northern Essex Community College, North Andover, MA