Jake Stallings
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Outgoing and charismatic creative with a passion for connecting brands with people. A vision caster with a strong ability to lead and persuade others, possessing a keen eye for details and compelling storytelling. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to excel at multiple tasks. An ambitious, positive, and humorous personality with a desire to help others excel.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Experiential Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Avondale Dealerships
2023.05 - 2024.05
- Responsible for executing luxury events (up to 12,500 in attendance) and experiential marketing of premier global vehicle manufacturers such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Maserati, and Aston Martin
- Boosted audience engagement through creative content creation for social media platforms
- Assisted with planning, production and execution of email blasts, digital signage boards, special event flyers, etc.
- Increased event attendance through targeted marketing efforts, resulting in higher levels of community engagement
- Drove brand awareness by creating compelling lifestyle photography/videography to be used in marketing collateral & communications
- Managed and oversaw branding strategy at event, event logistics, vendor arrivals, setting up and tearing down of event materials
- Ensured that all marketing communication aligns with manufacturer and brand guidelines so that key brand messaging is articulated through deliverables
- Skilled in project management software such as Asana where I planned and managed projects on a month-by-month basis
Account Services Intern
Agency Habitat
2022.09 - 2022.12
- Assisted a 15+ team of brand managers, project managers, and creatives facilitate day-to-day projects relating to various accounts, such as Pei Wei, Endo, Cutera, Autobahn, Marriott, and Panther City District
- Managed a team of 5+ ensuring deadlines were met, projects were seen through to completion, and that schedules were adhered to daily
- Proficient in project management software where I opened tasks, scheduled monthlong projects, routed deliverables, and organized jobs for the account services and creative teams
- Managed internal and client-facing documents including status reports, budget trackers, and SWOT/competitor analyses
- Initiated new projects and created actionable steps across multiple accounts for the account services and creative teams to meet internal and client deadlines
- Experienced in managing and organizing numerous projects on multiple accounts, scheduling tasks, and communicating to team members and clients professionally in a fast-paced environment.
Owner
Urban Legend Sectional Sofas
2020.12 - 2024.01
- Own, operate, and manage a furniture resell business of purchasing used sectional couches, restoring them, and reselling for profit
- Completed over 60 projects and have 60+ five-star seller reviews where I was noted as 'friendly,' 'communicative,' and 'on time' by customers
- Managed two separate communication platforms to increase sales revenue by 80% since launching business
- Strong organizational skills in managing inventory and effectively communicating with potential customers
- Marketed product using strategic copy and descriptive keywords
- Proficient in communicating on all levels from inquiry to final sale.
Intern
6th Ave Storytelling
2021.11 - 2022.05
- Sent 20+ direct messages weekly to new followers to grow social media relations
- Posted podcast episodes weekly to 6th Ave Storytelling website and YouTube to grow podcast engagement on all platforms.
- Sent weekly emails on time to podcast sponsors
- Developed brand messaging and copy as part of a creative team for clients, Stories with Soul podcast, and company newsletter
- Wrote strategic copy to boost podcast and website engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science – Strategic Communication -
Texas Christian University – Bob Schieffer College of Communication
Fort Worth, TX07.2022
Skills
- Highly Relational
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Compelling Storytelling Through Copy, Photography, and Graphic Design
- Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
- Canva
- Project Management
- Microsoft Office & Google Drive
- Client Relations & Client Services
- Event Planning
Timeline
Experiential Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Avondale Dealerships
2023.05 - 2024.05
Account Services Intern
Agency Habitat
2022.09 - 2022.12
Intern
6th Ave Storytelling
2021.11 - 2022.05
Owner
Urban Legend Sectional Sofas
2020.12 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Science – Strategic Communication -
Texas Christian University – Bob Schieffer College of Communication
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