Eric Jelinek

Experience

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  Disneyland Resort

  Jun 1989 - Jul 1995

  Custodial Busser

  Custodial Busser - responsible for clearing tables and maintaining the general cleanliness of the dining areas of the various Quick Service and Table Service Restaurants. Also emptied trash, mopped floors and answered guest questions. In addition, some work in the kitchens using industrial equipment to wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans according to company procedures when directed. Also worked as a sweeper for parades and special events. Worked the honey pot for a few Christmas parades. Worked Elizabeth Taylor's birthday party which was invite only and needed security clearance. Worked in all areas of the park over 6 years of service. Show less

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  College Times

  Jul 2002 - Jul 2012

  Art Director

  Overseeing the creative direction and design, in a key leadership position, of a multi-faceted media company catered towards the 18- to 29-year-old demographic and turning it into a successful newsmagazine with an audited weekly readership of over 115,000 via print and web. Also took a lead design role in the creation of AZ Integrated Media, a subsidiary that creates custom media for major events and government entities; and oversees distribution for 30 media products in the Phoenix market.• Manage design team that consisted of 3 designers, a photographer and an intern.• Developing and designing, as part of the key leadership team, a series of roughly 20 publications that grossed $1.5 million in annual sales for clients as diverse as the Fiesta Bowl, City of Tempe and Phoenix Comicon. Highlights include the single annual issue, tourist-focused Fiesta Bowl Guide, Spring Training Guide, with annual ad sales of $55,000 each, and College Times, whichhas grossed, on average, $27,500 weekly for the past decade.• Launching, as part of the leadership team, the complete layout and design of a startup media company aimed at 18-29 year olds, and growing it into a major regional print publication with 30 employees and 115,000 weekly readers.• Launching, designing, and overseeing elements of a website that consistently ranks among the top 20 college newspaper websites in the country.• Heading, as Art Director, a secondary custom media business to serve the needs of governmental entities and large event planners; and to aid other publishers in delivering their products to market.• Continuously designing and implementing strategies to execute a weekly publication on deadline from conception to final printing.• Collaborate with editor, writers and photographers to create 20+ publications from design concept to final print.• Partner with distribution manager to determine placement and presentation of audited publications. Show less

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  Times Media Group

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2015

  Art Director

  • Earned a reputation for dedication, flexibility and positive work ethic; retained throughout organizational acquisition consisting of four major layoffs in a eight-month period.• Heading, as Art Director, The College Times, The Scottsdale Airpark News, one of Times Media Groups flagship magazines and the SanTan Sun News, Times Media Groups most profitable newspaper.

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  Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

  Marketing Coordinator

  Primary focus is production of proposals and presentation materials. Other assignments include promotional materials, award submittals, project and client database management, website and social media updates, assist with PR and internal/external events.RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinates Proposal and Presentation Production Process• Manages a collaborative proposal process, including coordinating the collection of project specific information and developing proposal content and other requirements to meet established guidelines and target dates.• Assists in strategy development for RFQ/RFP and presentations. Responsible for final proposal product: printing, binding, and delivery.• Develops written promotional materials including project lists, data sheets, resumes and market-sector brochures.• Assists with maintenance of resume information relative to Achen-Gardner Construction employees to include in proposal content.• Obtains finished project and employee photography.• Proofreads all proposal and presentation materials to ensure correct spelling, grammar, and accuracy.Provides Expertise in Marketing Tools and Graphics• Maintains database including maintenance of opportunities, projects, employees, clients, text library, contacts along with mailing and special events information.• Provides graphics expertise to support the preparation of proposals. Maintains and uses graphic templates to ensure consistency and best practice.• Develops presentations (PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi) and supporting presentation materials for project interviews.Provides Coordination Level Support to Division• Assists in coordinating client and community outreach events including trade shows, golf tournaments, community service programs, etc.• Manages collateral material process to ensure updated.• Provides public relations support to PR agency and internal communications department. Show less

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  TextAim

  Jan 2016 - now

  Software Development Support Manager

  Senior manager of a software development team. Provide technical assistance, support and training to TextAim system users; Schedule and prepare batch messaging for deployment; Involved in unit testing and integration testing; Solve problems (any and all.) Also perform all graphic design, marketing materials, and some coding (HTML/ Python) when needed.General Responsibilities:• Project management leader• Respond to client inquiries concerning system operations• Provides technical support to clients• Instructs clients in use of system• Works with clients to schedule batch messaging• Prepares lists for batch messaging• Maintains client contact information• Analyzes workflow to identify problems and areas for improvement• Create help documents• Updates website• Creates marketing materials• Performs other duties as assigned or requestedRequired Skills• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Excellent interpersonal skills• Identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently• Exhibits organizational skills and high attention to detail• Exhibits patience and responds well to questions• Gathers and analyzes data skillfully Show less