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Mikaela Garrett

Shawnee,KS

Summary

Enthusiastic Marketing Manager adept at working with colleagues and customers of all backgrounds. Team builder and clear communicator with strong problem solving and planning skills. Skilled graphic designer that creates attractive and effective marketing materials.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Manager

The Friends Of Chamber Music
04.2021 - Current
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Boosted sales performance through the creation of engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
  • Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities, adjusting marketing plans accordingly for maximum effectiveness.
  • Manage all outgoing marketing communications on behalf of the organization.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Rival Designs
06.2010 - 04.2021
  • Designed custom illustrations for diverse clientele, adding a unique touch to each project while reinforcing brand identity guidelines.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
  • Clients included the Folly Theater, the New Theater Restaurant, Wonderscope Children's Museum, CityYear, Sprint, Pediatric Partners and the Friends of Chamber Music.

Box Office Manager and Marketing Assistant

The Friends Of Chamber Music
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly, resulting in high satisfaction ratings from patrons attending events.
  • Maintained accurate financial records for all transactions related to ticket sales, refunds, exchanges, fees, and commissions involved in the business process.
  • Enhanced patron loyalty through personalized outreach efforts tailored towards specific demographics based on previous attendance patterns.
  • Communicated with subscribers to exchange, upgrade, renew and purchase tickets.
  • Printed tickets, checking accuracy of date, time and seat numbers before giving to custom
  • Designed and created all marketing materials
  • Worked closely with the Marketing Director to implement all marketing strategy.

Development Associate

Kansas City Repertory Theatre
02.2006 - 08.2008
  • Responsible for all gift entry.
  • Conducted thorough research to identify new potential funding sources and partnerships.
  • Managed donor database efficiently, maintaining accurate records and generating insightful reports for decision-making purposes.
  • Facilitated positive donor experiences via exceptional customer service during events and correspondence, fostering long-term relationships.
  • Assisted in budget planning, monitoring expenses to ensure financial goals were met while maximizing resources allocation.
  • Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts, promoting a sense of community involvement within the organization''s supporter base.
  • Developed targeted marketing materials that effectively communicated the organization''s mission to various audiences interested in supporting its initiatives.

Studio Director

A Fairytale Ballet
09.2003 - 01.2006
  • Implemented marketing and brand strategies
  • Harnessed public relations to bring more notoriety to the studio through local and national publications.
  • Supervised the day to day operations of the dance studio
  • Helped develop dance curriculum that specifically reached young children.

Marketing Intern

Illinois Arts Alliance
08.2002 - 06.2003
  • Participated in brainstorming meetings to develop marketing collateral.
  • Shadowed meetings and observed marketing director to grow professional experience.
  • Measured and reported results of marketing initiatives.
  • Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
  • Performed office administrative duties to enhance team cohesiveness.

Box Office Sales Associate

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
08.2002 - 06.2003
  • Subscription sales associate
  • Top sales associate winning many prizes including box seats to

concerts!

  • Provided personalized experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design - Print Design

Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO
06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And International Relations

Hasting College
Hastings Nebraska
05.2002

No Degree - Study Aboard - Spanish And International Relations

University of Granada
Granada, Spain
05.2000

Skills

  • Social Media Platforms
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Marketing Campaign Development
  • Brand Development

Timeline

Marketing Manager

The Friends Of Chamber Music
04.2021 - Current

Freelance Graphic Designer

Rival Designs
06.2010 - 04.2021

Box Office Manager and Marketing Assistant

The Friends Of Chamber Music
09.2008 - 06.2010

Development Associate

Kansas City Repertory Theatre
02.2006 - 08.2008

Studio Director

A Fairytale Ballet
09.2003 - 01.2006

Marketing Intern

Illinois Arts Alliance
08.2002 - 06.2003

Box Office Sales Associate

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
08.2002 - 06.2003

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design - Print Design

Kansas City Art Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And International Relations

Hasting College

No Degree - Study Aboard - Spanish And International Relations

University of Granada
Mikaela Garrett