Sam Jones
Benedict
Summary
Marketing professional known for high standards and delivering impactful results. Proficient in coordinating marketing efforts and executing promotional campaigns. Reliable team collaborator, coupled with more 10+ years of creative storytelling, with focus on strategic planning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Consultant
Freelancer
07.2024 - Current
- Guide clients on best practices for social media platforms, providing actionable recommendations for improving engagement, reach, and overall performance.
- Provide personalized brand consultations, analyzing client needs and offering expert guidance to enhance audience engagement and brand visibility.
- Assist in outreach efforts, including making client calls to build relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
- Recommend and coordinate participation in local events to increase brand visibility and community engagement.
Retail Sales Associate
Viaero Wireless
06.2023 - Current
- Executed grassroots marketing efforts by engaging with members of the local community to drive awareness, and increase foot traffic to the store.
- Applied artistic vision and project management skills to design and construct booth setups, parade floats, and event displays that reflected the company’s values and marketing objectives.
- Strengthened client relationships, provided exceptional customer service, and follow-up.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and recommending suitable cellular products.
- Identified root causes of new and recurring issues on customer devices, implementing long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment.
Marketing Manager
Ace Hardware
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed social media accounts for 4 separate store locations.
- Provided SEO services, creative and original advertisements on various mediums such as radio, video and paper ads.
- Coordinated multiple marketing events within the community.
- Scheduled posts daily and responded to comments and messages on social media accounts.
Theatre Director/Owner
Self
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Mentored students in workshops that resulted in them gaining knowledge about theatre, acting, general public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Directed and supervised casts of 6 to 14 people.
- Supervised and coordinated purchase of materials and equipment. As well as marketing strategies for all aspects of the theatre company.
- Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the surrounding communities.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Self-marketed and advertised each show to the community, which yielded a profit of 10-40%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
York University
01.2030
Skills
- Online marketing strategies
- Client relationship management
- Market analysis
- SEO strategy development
- Data analytics
- Event promotion
- Proficient in Canva
- Social media management
- Computer proficient
- Skilled in video production
- Moderate skill with Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe After Effects
Timeline
Marketing Consultant
Freelancer
07.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Viaero Wireless
06.2023 - Current
Marketing Manager
Ace Hardware
08.2019 - 04.2022
Theatre Director/Owner
Self
05.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
York University