Kenya Parmes

Experience

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  Unum

  May 1999 - Jan 2003

  Support staff in marketing department..working with writers, designers, and vendors to create insurance marketing materials Created ads and other marketing materials for insurance broker publicationsMaintained company intranetMarketing Resources CoordinatorOrganized marketing projects working with writers, designers, printers, and legal assistants

  • Intern/Marketing Resources Coordinator

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  • Field Writer

    May 1999 - Dec 2000
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  Event Entourage

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2012

  Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Drove sales growth by creating brands, logos, themes, and design concepts. • Increased brand awareness through design of business cards and additional marketing materials for various businesses.• Created unforgettable impressions for special occasions by producing unique invitations, labels, and stationary. • Sustained business growth and success by delivering world class customer service to clients in-person and via email/telephone. • Performed variety of administrative tasks, including bookkeeping, print vendor coordination, accounts receivable/payable management. Show less

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  Vertical Magazine.net

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Editor and Designer

  • Leveraged customer service skills and business acumen to general inquiries from clients and vendors.• Streamlined workflow and accelerated productivity by serving as highly efficient consultant.• Provided support to day-to-day operations by performing administrative tasks, including calendar/agenda maintenance, invoice/receipt mailing, and clerical duties.• Authored notices and communicated with local newspaper throughout publication process. • Supported business activities by creating, editing, and proofreading documents, forms, and letters. • Delivered superior customer service by going above-and-beyond to ensure success of numerous integral projects. • Coordinated events and meetings, including building logistics, floral décor, and additional specifics. • Created certificate, thank-you cards, book marks, and event programs. Show less

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  Wallace A. Smith Elementary

  May 2010 - May 2012

  PTA President

  Manages a 22-member PTA board to conduct over 20 programs and/or fundraisers each yearResponsible for managing a $50,000-$100,000 budget each year

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  Hunter Middle School

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2011

  Office Assistant

  Support school administrative assistant with office needsAnswer phone and help parents as they enter the buildingVertical Magazine

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  Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Inc.

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  Office Manager

  • Leveraged customer service skills and business acumen to general inquiries from clients and vendors.• Streamlined workflow and accelerated productivity by serving as highly efficient consultant.• Provided support to day-to-day operations by performing administrative tasks, including calendar/agenda maintenance, invoice/receipt mailing, and clerical duties.• Authored notices and communicated with local newspaper throughout publication process. • Supported business activities by creating, editing, and proofreading documents, forms, and letters. • Delivered superior customer service by going above-and-beyond to ensure success of numerous integral projects. • Coordinated events and meetings, including building logistics, floral décor, and additional specifics. • Created certificate, thank-you cards, book marks, and event programs. Show less

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  ChattRight Communications

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Communications Manager

  • Generated revenue and profit growth for small businesses by creating targeted communication/marketing plans and materials.• Ignited significant growth by coaching business owners on most effective and cost-efficient communication methods and strategies. • Encouraged sales force and motivated team to accomplish established goals by implementing call campaigns.• Built value-based relationships by designing and implementing text and e-blast communication campaigns.• Organized highly successful reward programs for sales forces of client companies. Show less

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  It Works! Global

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2018

  Sr. Sales and Relationship Manager

  • Propel success of relationship building through developing creative and engaging platforms, including organized social events, social media posts, online events, and text/phone campaigns.• Execute robust business strategies by creating high-quality work forms and training material, resulting in achievement of record-setting rise to leadership position in only 71 days with company.• Achieve profitable results by designing direct sales marketing and promotional material, including video, print, and electronic. • Boost sales opportunities through providing coaching to other business owners (currently 500+ on team) on effective sales practices.• Continuously meet and exceed targeted goals by creating and implementing strategic business plans. • Promoted four times to leadership rank in less than 90 days through implementation of profit-driving sales and marketing strategies. Show less

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  Atlanta Public Schools

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2022

  • School Bookkeeper/Secretary

    Aug 2019 - Sept 2022

  • Program Director

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2022
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  Melaleuca:The Wellness Company

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2022

  Marketing Director
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  Georgia State University

  Aug 2022 - now

  Sponsored Programs Officer