Carmen Walker
Oak Park,Michigan
Summary
Experienced professional seeking a challenging full-time role to utilize strong interpersonal skills, effective time management abilities, and problem-solving expertise. Motivated to contribute experience and knowledge to a dynamic team environment, driving successful outcomes. Proven track record of delivering results and passion for continuous learning. Ready to excel in an innovative and collaborative role that values innovation and collaboration.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager Trade Shows and Dealer Training
Jackson-Dawson Communications
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: A marketing communications and training company serving clients for over 40 years
- Support client relations, oversee a team of subject matter experts and trainers, manage logistics, and invoicing, supervise project tracking calendars, schedules, project status, and event attendance; coordinate onboarding of new hires, act as trainer liaison, initiate real-time problem-solving, project tracking, status and summary deck supervision
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
Program Manager- Honda Frontline Magazine
Jackson-Dawson Communications
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated production of monthly sales consultant/sales manager-facing magazine and website for American Honda Motor Company
- Provided account support
- Duties included leading a team of writers, IT/web designers, and art director as well as research, copy proofreading, and branding
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and made adjustments.
Event Program Manager
Jackson-Dawson Communications
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Planned, coordinated, and oversaw simultaneous multi-state marketing events for Ford Motor Company to increase visibility and promote auto sales
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Account Executive
Jackson-Dawson Communications
07.2006 - 01.2015
- Oversaw accounts in the Buick, GMC, Cadillac, and Chevrolet divisions of General Motors Corporation
- Interacted with clients on vehicle training content for video and print reference guides
- Managed writers, video producers, web producers, and graphic artists to ensure high quality and integrity of the project
- Scheduled video and photo shoots and writing schedules; proofread scripts and conducted video quality checks
News Broadcast Producer
WJBK TV, Fox 2 News
06.2005 - 07.2006
- Company Overview: Fox News local affiliate
- Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
- Supervised breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
Broadcast Producer
Self-employed Consultant in the Creative Communications Services Department for Ford Motor Company
01.1999 - 06.2005
- Produced a daily internal news program for the Ford Communications Network (FCN) that promoted company policies and philosophies and reported industry trends while maintaining employee morale
- Other duties included research, supervising edits, advising reporters, and proofreading scripts stories
- Developed a daily newscast rundown to create interesting, yet informative programming
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
News Broadcast Line Producer
WXYZ-TV, Channel 7
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: ABC-TV’s local affiliate ranked 9th in the market
- Implemented high-quality, fast-paced, and informative news broadcasts
- Supervised writers, production assistants, reporters, anchors, editors, assignment desk editors, engineers, and field camera operators and coordinated efforts of more than 20 staff members
- Developed story ideas, coordinated live remotes, advised reporters and writers and consulted with anchors and top management regarding script outline and content
- Assisted director in achieving artistic vision for film by liaising between crew and producer.
News Broadcast Producer/Writer
WXYZ-TV, Channel 7
01.1987 - 01.1997
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery gathered and analyzed information from Executive Producer, assignment desk, reporters and production assistants
- Wrote news stories, supervised edits with video editors, and was responsible for the overall visual and narrative appeal of individual news stories
- Produced special projects and programming, trained news writers, coordinated interviews, and monitored live feeds
- Nominated for an Emmy
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications And Film
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI01-1986
Skills
- Customer relations
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking
- Client relations
- Scheduling
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Account management
- Multitasking and organization
- Microsoft outlook
- Project management
- Proofreading
Timeline
Program Manager Trade Shows and Dealer Training
Jackson-Dawson Communications
01.2019 - Current
Program Manager- Honda Frontline Magazine
Jackson-Dawson Communications
01.2017 - 01.2019
Event Program Manager
Jackson-Dawson Communications
01.2015 - 01.2017
Account Executive
Jackson-Dawson Communications
07.2006 - 01.2015
News Broadcast Producer
WJBK TV, Fox 2 News
06.2005 - 07.2006
Broadcast Producer
Self-employed Consultant in the Creative Communications Services Department for Ford Motor Company
01.1999 - 06.2005
News Broadcast Line Producer
WXYZ-TV, Channel 7
01.1997 - 01.1999
News Broadcast Producer/Writer
WXYZ-TV, Channel 7
01.1987 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications And Film
Eastern Michigan University
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