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EMILY KURKA

EMILY KURKA

Chicago,IL

Summary

Results-driven Account Executive known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Also, an experienced marketing specialist that thrives in client relationship management, strategic sales planning, and market analysis. Excel in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving to achieve client satisfaction and business goals. Successful at working with diverse teams to develop comprehensive approaches to marketing plans.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Executive and Marketing Coordinator

Childs Dreyfus Group
Chicago, USA
02.2022 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with clients, securing profitable outcomes for company.
  • Managed and maintained client budgets to optimize resource allocation.
  • Successfully led 23 large-scale projects with competing deadlines.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.
  • Redesigned and modernized company's pitch decks and global website - www.childsdreyfus.com
  • Organized client events, grand openings, site visits, and meetings.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to establish a trustworthy brand identity.
  • Gathered customer feedback to identify improvement strategies for products and services.

Marketing Intern

Childs Dreyfus Group
Chicago, USA
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Strategically created social media posts each week, improving followers' engagement by 104%.
  • Secured project leads by collaborating with others to design and update pitch decks that appeal to the potential client's individual needs.
  • Designed and edited five magazine advertisements detailing the company's accomplishments and specialties.
  • Contributed to the development of case studies and success stories for marketing use.
  • Planned and coordinated a large-scale client appreciation event to strengthen and maintain vendor relations.
  • Researched competitors' marketing strategies and tactics.

Marketing & Human Resources Intern

Presence Marketing
Barrington, USA
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with brands Siete and CHOMP to deliver Market Ready Services for product launches.
  • Developed business presentations detailing product features, benefits, and competitive advantages.
  • Designed seven semiannual employee evaluation forms to enhance performance assessments.
  • Assisted in creating trade show booth displays and marketing collateral.
  • Coordinated with third-party vendors to ensure timely delivery of promotional materials.

Social Media Chair

Phi Gamma Nu Professional Fraternity
Iowa City, USA
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Planned and executed recruitment campaign, boosting freshman registration by over 50%.
  • Managed fraternity social media accounts, including Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter.
  • Delivered real-time coverage of fraternity events on social media, increasing student attendance by 20%.
  • Established cohesive branding across platforms to enhance recognition nationally and at the university level.
  • Created advertising campaigns for online, print and other mediums.

Education

B.B.A. - Marketing Management

Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.2021

Skills

  • Excel data analysis and expertise
  • Contract negotiation
  • Budget management
  • Project management
  • Brand development
  • Social media strategy
  • Presentation skills

Timeline

Account Executive and Marketing Coordinator

Childs Dreyfus Group
02.2022 - Current

Marketing Intern

Childs Dreyfus Group
04.2021 - 12.2021

Social Media Chair

Phi Gamma Nu Professional Fraternity
08.2020 - 05.2021

Marketing & Human Resources Intern

Presence Marketing
05.2019 - 08.2019

B.B.A. - Marketing Management

Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa

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