MARIE SWEENEY
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Passionate Creative Director and Business Professional skilled in project management coordination,, creative problem solving, film crew management and innovative solution development. Committing experience in administrative services with excellent planning, analysis, projection organization and management skills to coordinate any project. An articulate writer and speaker, with the ability to create engaging content. E
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Communications Producer
Swank Management Group, LLC
01.2001 - Current
- Developed team communications for various client operations
- Negotiated media agreements for advertisement and marketing
- Acquired & negotiated Empire Distribution deal for music production client
- Event planning: weddings, parties, showers, concerts, tours, TV & radio productions, photo shoots and plays in, Nashville and Baton Rouge
- Monitored all project's progress, anticipated, and reduced risk
- Executed marketing /promotional plans for Coke and Busy Bee
- Business development planning for various clients
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Reviewed job applications to recommend optimal candidates for entertainment related positions
- Led teams of 15 employees to complete large installation projects on time and within specific parameters outlined in customer agreement
- Supervised project schedules evaluated progress toward important milestones at every phase of project
- Assisted with award shows such as ASCAP Urban Music Awards, in Los Angeles, CA and
- Country Music Awards in Nashville, TN
- Arranged travel for groups of 10 or more across country
- Worked with NBA Pelicans to schedule special group events
- Developed real estate marketing campaigns for homes and agents.
Director of Business & Legal Operations
Willennium Entertainment Group, LLC
12.2016 - 05.2020
- Developed monthly reports.
- Fostered strong rapport with clients, vendors and stakeholders through consistent follow-up and communication.
- Revised plans to meet changing goals and requirements.
- Anticipated and prepared required materials for meetings.
- Promoted with in less than 6 months from part-time to full-time
- Reviewed and analyzed existing agreements for compliance with current law and best practices;
- Prepared contract language as appropriate based on client needs.
- Reviewed drafts of various agreements before execution by clients to ensure that they are consistent with applicable laws and industry standards.
- Scheduled and planned promotional or performance engagements for clients.
- Negotiated with contractual rights and obligations.
- Conduct auditions or interviews to evaluate potential clients
- .Obtain information about and/or inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
- Secured multi-million-dollar distribution deal.
Communications Director
Advance Financial of Atlanta
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented short & long-term communications strategies
- Contributed to significant policy and corporate culture updates by writing internal manuals and memoranda
- Track and report Key Performance Indicators
- Oversaw professional social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis and by leveraging competitor research Drafted post-event evaluations, compiled results and recommended changes for future events Established and maintained external communications calendar, and managed scheduled assignments
- Proofed and approved production and printing drafts of promotional materials
- Develop, review, and continuously improve processes
- Contributed ideas to concept development, strategic planning and business operations Orchestrated and implemented re-branding of marketing department to improve sales and maximize effectiveness by 60% Set clearly defined goals to drive major business initiatives, including increased customer retention, sales, online presence, brand awareness and website or social media traffic Managed social media accounts by composing content, engaging with followers in comments, monitoring activities, and researching trends.
Entertainment Business and Law Professor
SAE International Institute
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress for more than 60 students in 3 classes
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications
- Taught the business and legal systems used to navigate a successfully profitable career
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts
- Proactively communicate status reports, issues, and risks to appropriate Dean and Administrators.
Education
J.D. - Entertainment And Business
Southern University, Law
Baton Rouge, LA08.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Tennessee Technical Career College
Nashville, TN08.2008
Certification - Real Estate
GA MLS Real Estate Training Institute
Morrow, GA10.2004
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN08.2001
Skills
- Strategic media placement
- Active Listening
- Business Partnership Management
- Effective Communications Strategies
- Expert User: MS & Google Suites
- Video Production
- Music production
- Public Relations
- Event Planning
- Social Media Marketing
- Legal Research
- Written documentation
Timeline
Communications Director
Advance Financial of Atlanta
07.2019 - 01.2020
Entertainment Business and Law Professor
SAE International Institute
10.2017 - 07.2018
Director of Business & Legal Operations
Willennium Entertainment Group, LLC
12.2016 - 05.2020
Creative Communications Producer
Swank Management Group, LLC
01.2001 - Current
J.D. - Entertainment And Business
Southern University, Law
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Tennessee Technical Career College
Certification - Real Estate
GA MLS Real Estate Training Institute
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications
Tennessee State University
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