Laurie Outterside

Hi, I'm Laurie Outterside. I can help brand, advertise and market almost anything. I also have experience in editing, management and large event coordination.

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• Equipped with 10 years + experience as a marketing and event specialist, I am seeking a challenging position with a promising organization. • Looking for a job which will allow me to apply my skills in any of the variety of marketing and administrative duties of a dynamic company which rewards dedication and ambition. • I have the field knowledge, marketing and sales experience, as well as extensive experience in event organizing, coordinating, and supervising for events up to 3,000 +. Contact Laurie Outterside at [email protected] See Laurie's Inspirations at pinterest http://pinterest.com/ellebeeoh/ See what Laurie Stumble's at http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/laurieoutterside  

Marketing and Administrative Assistant at Evolution Graphics

2011 - 2012 | Austin, Texas

Managed a wide range of projects, including website maintenance, blog implementation, link-building, etc. Analyzed and reported marketing performance; provided recommendations for improvement and made suggestions for additional services. Proposed new internet marketing strategies Was responsible for advertisements, text content, e-mail list blasts, blogs, newsletters and accounts on social media sites like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. Worked to ensure the company's brand image and features made it recognizable to the public and were well represented online.

Marketing Administrative Assistant/Event Coordinator at BookPeople

2006 - 2011 | Austin, Texas

Coordinated office activities of marketing department Responsible for storing, retrieving, and integrating information for dissemination to clients and staff. Promoted three times in one year period, from floor sales to Master Bookseller to Events Leader to Events Coordinator (and interim Marketing Director) - in charge of events and sales at BookPeople Launched marketing campaign geared toward promotion of various books in the Austin area. Edited and provided additional creative guidance to contributors. Initiated various promotion campaigns involving author book signings in coordination with local radio and television stations. Successfully launched promotional activity geared toward local readers. Focused promotions and advertising toward regional exposure. Ssuccessfully planned, promoted and lead events with attendees ranging up to 2,000. Awarded Employee of the Month for outstanding customer service. Interviewed by Rare magazine for an issue focused on highlighting the successes of local businesses. Represented BookPeople at the annual Booksellers Expo of America in Los Angeles. Attended various launches and parties to meet and create new contacts within the bookselling community, including meeting with reps from publishing houses such as Random House to collaborate on which books to heavily promote, or which authors to bring to the store.

Office Administrator/Accounts Payable at R & K Unlimited

1999 - 2006 | Willis, Texas

Maintained work flow by studying methods; implementing cost reductions; and developing reporting procedures. Created and revised systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record keeping systems, forms control, office layout, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing changes. Developed administrative staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities. Resolved administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analyzing data, and identifying solutions. Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. Provided information by answering questions and requests. Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Completed operational requirements by scheduling and assigning administrative projects; expediting work results. Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

University of North Texas

1999 – 2004

B.B.A.

Concentration: Marketing

Montgomery County Community College

1998 – 1999

N/A Attended During High School

Concentration: Theatre/Communications

Video games, lip gloss, the Donner party, Justin Cronin and baseball. And hot dogs. ...and Social Media Marketing!! SEO Optimization, Brand Identity Creation and lots more!!