Mary Durr
Summary
Goal oriented versatile writer skilled in creating original scripts, plot and story development, and content creation. Great communicator with strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
- Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding processes for new hires, leading to faster integration into the workplace culture.
- Managed payroll processing and benefits to compensate soldiers for service rendered.
- Cross trained amongst all functions such as finance, actions, record updates, in-processing and out-processing soldiers
- Helped to maintain records of soldiers within the Battalion
Studio Intern
Hogarth Worldwide
Sunnyvale, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Shadowed experienced professionals to gain insight into best practices within the studio environment.
- Contributed to a positive work culture through proactive engagement and collaboration with colleagues.
- Contributed to creative brainstorming sessions, resulting in innovative ideas for projects.
- Gained proficiency in various design principles through regular feedback from mentors, enhancing future career prospects.
- Created mockup digital files given from clients to leads
- Assisted in updating marketing pages prior to launch of new releases
- Assisted in a writing project launch for "Today at Apple" team to inform clients of new events
Assistant Visual Manager
Old Navy
Fairfield, CA
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Merchandised visual display based on sales, traffic, inventory, and visual guidelines.
- Trained and managed employees and related GM events.
- Increased customer engagement by organizing interactive product demonstrations and hands-on experiences within the store environment.
- Reduced markdowns by strategically arranging clearance items for maximum visibility and quick turnover.
- Played an active role in recruitment processes for visual team members; interviewed and assessed candidates to ensure the best talent was hired.
- Streamlined inventory management through precise organization and efficient restocking practices.
- Facilitated clear communication between management, visual team, and sales associates, ensuring alignment on store goals and priorities.
- Assisted in planning promotional events, driving foot traffic and increasing average transaction values during key sales periods.
- Participated in regional and national visual merchandising workshops, staying current with industry developments and applying new techniques within the store environment.
- Maintained consistent brand identity across all store locations through adherence to company guidelines and collaboration with regional teams.
Client Specialist
Bloomingdale's
Palo Alto, CA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Informed management and clients of new products for children stroller brands
- Worked directly with outside brand specialist to learn product knowledge and merchandising for a particular brand
- Responded to all client inquiries and asked appropriate questions to facilitate resolution.
- Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased revenue and repeat business.
- Maintained detailed records of all client interactions, transactions, and correspondence, ensuring easy retrieval of information when needed and promoting transparency in communication across the team.
- Provided information and referrals to community partners and other treatment providers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex issues in a timely manner.
- Interacted with team members across departments to research and resolve customer issues.
Assistant Event Planner
Culture X
Honolulu, HI
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Created social media channels to promote event and connect with target audience
- Promoted campaigns for the launch of the event
- Networked with local business owners and reported costs, venue attendees, and tasks to lead event planner
- Developed creative event concepts that exceeded client expectations and received positive feedback.
- Supervised event staff during events to maintain a high standard of professionalism and guest satisfaction.
- Sent out email reminders to venue attendees regarding information and set up of the event
- Strategized email and marketing calendar
- Helped celebrity hosts and speakers with speaker notes and preparation of event
- Completed follow up with attendees by sending thank you notes through email, mail, and posts to social media
Visual Specialist
Banana Republic
Waipahu, HI
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted customers with all store merchandise
- Helped to increase store sales through up-selling
- Helped merchandised new flow product onto the sales floor
- Placed visual displays in store to help promote new product and sales
- Worked close with team and managers to set the right visuals according to product visual guide
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Marketing and Brand Management -
Academy of Art University
No Degree - Acting
Screen Acting School
03.2024
No Degree - Bartending
ABC Bartending School
11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
University of Hawaii At Manoa
05.2019
Skills
- Content Writing
- Onboarding and Orientation
- Employee Onboarding
- Project Planning
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Content Creation
- Television Script Development
- Fashion & Lifestyle
- Story Development
- Visual Communication
- Information Research
- Marketing
- Trend Research
- Market Analysis
- Social Media Strategy
- Brand Concept
- Competitive Analysis
- Marketing Campaigns
- Interpersonal
- Thesis Development
- Networking Events
Accomplishments
- Mixologist License/RBS Certified, 2022
- Nonprofit President Marketing Strategist and Grant Writer, 2019-2022
- Treasurer and Secretary Hawaii's Fashion Show Production, 2019
- The Real Talk Show Scholarship Award Winner, 2019
Personal Information
Title: WRITER/MARKETING STRATEGIST
Projects
Moonglade Thesis Project, Create a thesis level Business and Brand Proposal that showcases all relevant industry trends at the graduate level requirements. Provided background information on beauty/skincare industry through a fully developed product. Showcased business description and overview. Presented Market Research, Analysis, competitive analysis, brand strategy and plan for business to sustain in the beauty industry., 2023-2024 Screenwriter The Knight of the Black Light, Create initial screenplay script with character and plot development for a new horror television series. Format script to pitch packet guidelines with proper placement of action lines, subheadings, and character introductions. Develop and execute redrafts and edits based on critique, time execution and new character plots and action add-ons., 2022-Present Bartending National Bar Staffing, Cater private bartending events and cash handling, 2021-Present
Languages
French
Elementary
Timeline
Studio Intern
Hogarth Worldwide
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Visual Manager
Old Navy
05.2021 - 05.2022
Client Specialist
Bloomingdale's
08.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Event Planner
Culture X
02.2019 - 04.2019
Visual Specialist
Banana Republic
11.2016 - 01.2018
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army
Master of Fine Arts in Marketing and Brand Management -
Academy of Art University
No Degree - Acting
Screen Acting School
No Degree - Bartending
ABC Bartending School
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
University of Hawaii At Manoa