Just who is DL and why should you hire her...
I am, in a word, creative.
But if you are looking for a more traditional resume, here you go:
Donna Lynn Rhodes is:
Recognized as a sales and marketing professional with extensive global experience in publishing and media.
Distinguished for creating strategic partnerships and designing new opportunities to build brand and drive revenue.
Accomplished in writing, marketing, sales, management, customer service, client acquisition and retention, leadership, training and team building.
Skilled in looking objectively at a business, project or challenge and successfully think outside the box to find a creative solution.
Doing what I love to do...
Owner and CCO (Chief Creative Officer) donnalynn Creative
www.donnalynnCreative.com
Chicago London Walnut Creek Scottsdale
March 2009 through present
Where I perfected my expertise...
Diablo Publications,
Walnut Creek, CA
Senior Account Executive
November 1987 through December 2008
Senior Account Executive for diablo magazine, San Francisco Magazine, Napa Sonoma Magazine, Concierge Hotel Guides, Design for Living Magazine, California Shakespeare Festival Magazine and Diablo Arts Magazine.
Achieved the highest revenue levels across Diablo sales force for 21 years with individual sales exceeding $1million per year since 2001.
Surpassed clients’ expectations by building and developing strategic marketing plans including media planning, branding, website and creative concepts for a diverse clientele including financial services, medical, real estate, retail, builders, non-profit, government, transportation, food and entertainment.
Enhanced Diablo’s community presence by successfully helping to launch multi-layered community events including Diablo Women, Threads of Hope, Gourmet East Bay and Gourmet East Bay Restaurant Week.
Served as effective and trusted advisor to business leaders, clients and business partners.
Additional media experience...
| Company | Location | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Patch/AOL | Nationwide | Award-winning Columnist |
| Scene Magazine | San Jose, CA | Contributor & Advisory Board |
| Walnut Creek Magazine | Walnut Creek, CA | Contributor |
| Contra Costa Times | Walnut Creek, CA | Marketing/Advertising Copywriter |
| The Daily Herald | Chicago, IL | Copywriter/Asst. Editor |
| Ekins, Baily & Wood | London, England | Head Copywriter |
Jobs that helped build my character...
Real Estate loan processor supervisor for Great Western Bank
Sales Manager for Ramada Renaissance Hotel
Sales clerk and cashier for Marshall Field’s and Walgreens
Waitress, tour guide, customer service rep, receptionist, Israeli farmer, English nanny
Education...
Illinois State University, Bloomington, ILBachelor of Science – Communications (1977)
Sussex University, Brighton, England