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Education
Skills
Certification
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Nicholas Briones

Digital Marketing & Special Events
Greater Chicago Area
Nicholas Briones

Summary

Passionate and driven digital marketing professional eager to leverage proven skills and expertise in a dynamic environment. Dedicated to developing innovative strategies that drive significant business growth and create engaging brand experiences. With a keen eye on industry trends, I am committed to building a fulfilling and impactful career in the constantly evolving realm of digitization.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

International Trade Club of Chicago (ITCC)
Chicago, IL

Director, Social Media & Special Events
11.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

Responsibilities:

  • Held executive creative control of all promotional materials and events.
  • Designed and strategized: social media content, webinar edits, digital marketing campaigns, event flyers, newsletters, and other organizational correspondence.
  • Coordinated corporate events by conceptualizing themes, prospecting keynote speakers, booking venues, planning budgets, and managing logistics.
  • Analyzed engagement data and trends in consumer interactions and performance.

Achievements:

  • Boosted landing page views by 400%.
  • Increased new followers by 280%.
  • Maintained a high average monthly engagement rate of 7%.

Quantifiable Metrics (LinkedIn):

  • Post Impressions: 50k
  • Reactions: 4k
  • Landing Page Views: 3k
  • New Followers: 1.4k

Event Success:

  • Orchestrated 15 successful events with a diverse attendance of 214 patrons.

Bootstrap Consulting
Chicago, IL

Social Media & Marketing Internship
09.2021 - 10.2021

Job overview

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborated with chief consultants to revise marketing proposals, demonstrating teamwork and attention to detail.
  • Assisted in improving documents and finalizing contracts, contributing to the efficiency of business operations.
  • Engaged in miscellaneous tasks, showcasing flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

Key Takeaway:

  • Acquired valuable insights into consulting practices, business strategy development, and digital marketing techniques, demonstrating a commitment to learning and professional development.

The Law Offices of Briones, Trevino & Harvey
Homewood, IL

Legal Assistant
06.2014 - 09.2020

Job overview

Responsibilities:

  • Compiled numerous settlement demand letters and maintained accurate record-keeping, demonstrating attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Provided attentive customer service, resulting in customer retention and compliance, showing genuine interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Composed legal correspondence to medical providers and insurance companies, facilitating efficient case file development for clients' payouts, showcasing legal writing and project management abilities.

Top Achievement:

  • Settled approximately $500,000.00 in total settlements with due diligence, highlighting proficiency in negotiation and settlement processes.

Education

University of Kansas
, Lawrence, KS

Master of Science from Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications
01-2025

University Overview

Program Overview:

  • Top ranking Master's program in Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications.
  • Program renowned for blending digital marketing expertise with strategic communications.
  • Focus on Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy, and Integrated Marketing Communications.
  • Emphasis on developing marketing plans based on specific quantifiable corporate objectives.
  • Curriculum begins with Marketing Fundamentals, covering key aspects such as the marketing environment, mix, segmentation, planning, execution, and measurement.

DePaul University
, Chicago, IL

Business Administration (BSB)
06-2021

University Overview

GPA: 3.64, Cum Laude Honors

Relevant Coursework:

  • FOX Sports University
  • Management (Sports, Sustainable, Career)
  • Consumer Culture/Behavior
  • Effective Business Communication
  • Mobile Marketing
  • Event Sales, Service & Promotion

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Digital Marketing Expertise
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Continuous Learning
  • Event Coordination
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Creation
  • Market Research
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Data Analysis

Certification

  • Mobile Marketing: Creating a Strategy
  • Mobile Marketing Foundations
  • Introduction to Attribution & Mix Modeling
  • Social Selling with LinkedIn
  • Social Selling Foundations

References

  • Ngosong Fonkem, Events Committee Chairman, International Trade Club of Chicago, PH: 224-830-0917
  • Keith Malone, Hydrogen Program Director, RE+ Events, PH: 951-368-3636
  • Zach Selch, CEO, Global Sales Mentor, PH: 847-440-6843

Timeline

Director, Social Media & Special Events

International Trade Club of Chicago (ITCC)
11.2021 - 05.2023

Social Media & Marketing Internship

Bootstrap Consulting
09.2021 - 10.2021

Legal Assistant

The Law Offices of Briones, Trevino & Harvey
06.2014 - 09.2020
  • Mobile Marketing: Creating a Strategy
  • Mobile Marketing Foundations
  • Introduction to Attribution & Mix Modeling
  • Social Selling with LinkedIn
  • Social Selling Foundations

University of Kansas

Master of Science from Digital & Integrated Marketing Communications

DePaul University

Business Administration (BSB)
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