Jamie Connelly

Experience

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  Mary Kay Global

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2018

  Independent Beauty Consultant

  ●Plan and organize all aspects of a sales event to sell Mary Kay products●Network with community members to inform and sell Mary Kay products●Work one on one with customers to cater to individual's cosmetic needs●Created and wrote marketing materials toward client retention and new clients

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  Young Life

  Apr 2011 - May 2013

  Volunteer Leader

  ● Counseled and mentored high school students● Planned and fundraised events to allow students to attend camps● Planned and marketed weekly events

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  Starbucks

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2015

  Shift Supervisor

  ● Anticipate customer and store needs by constantly evaluating environment and customer cues● Assists with new partner training and provides feedback to store manager on partner performance duringshifts● Executes store operations during scheduled shifts. Organizes opening and closing duties as assigned alongwith cash handler responsibilities such as counting in and out of store safe● Manage the inventory of the store to order new products and or maintain the products in the store Show less

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  Advanced Healthcare Solutions

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  Claims Specialist

  ● Create client demographic profile along with maintaining relationship between insurance companies andproviders● Bridge gap between doctor’s offices, insurance companies, and patients in order to assure all parties havebeen attended efficiently and effectively.● Assure all steps, from doctors notes to insurance payment, are completed in a smooth timely manner● Entrusted with special projects assigned by owner of AHS

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  Independent Publishers Group

  Feb 2016 - Apr 2017

  Digital Production Associate

  ● Assists ​ in the collection and validation of e-book data and files submitted by IPG client publishers, using a variety of small and large-scale software applications designed to automate the file ingestion and delivery● Copy ​ edit digital material to ensure correct grammar and format as print● Delivering ​ e-book and audiobook files as well as metadata to IPG’s e-book retail partners● Maintaining ​ IPG’s content on our partners’ platforms● Correcting corrupted files and liaising with publishers to ensure correct content● Editing ​ HTML code as well as converting e-book formats● Edits ​ and executes SQL queries on multiple database● Works ​ directly with IPG upper management including the Vice President of Digital Services to ensuresystem operability● Fielding ​ production queries from publishers and vendors via phone and/or email● Multi-tasks ​ projects internally, quickly research and respond to publisher request, as well as vendor audits● Established ​ policies and procedures in the audiobook content processing workflow● Oversee ​ all audiobook content, serve as liaison for publishers and recording companies, managing the collection, approval, and delivery of files Show less

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  Association for Talent Development (ATD)

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2023

  •Copywrite and support the development of marketing collateral, including email, direct mail, print/digital advertising, content, and social media graphics.•Set up and deploys emails through ATD marketing systems.•Monitor performance metrics and provide weekly tracking analysis on marketing campaigns.•Work in partnership with a growing and changing team of marketing, publishing, and training professionals who are results-driven and passionate about their work.•Demonstrate an exceptional customer-first approach and an ability to interface with authors about their books and marketing best practices.•Update website content with a focus on user experience and optimization.•Facilitate special tactics campaigns for publications and community engagement programs.•Help develop campaigns and strategies to increase market exposure and generate new business and audience acquisition.•Process data to curate targeted audience marketing lists. Show less •Overseeing ATD’s multiple product and metadata distribution channels, including direct to customer sales, Amazon, trade distributors, special sales, and international distributors.•Overseeing sales and royalty process for all distribution channels•Managing inventory, ensuring ATD has the correct quantity of stock based on sales data from the various channels, with a focus on minimizing warehousing, fulfillment, and shipping expenses.•Managing warehouse relationship as well as helped set up and establish an entirely new warehouse •Overseeing the planning and management of on-site conference bookstores, including inventory selections, logistics, and event management.•Providing guidance when choosing print vendors and establishing new product pricing to ensure profitable margins.•Collaborating with marketing department, ensuring front and backlist products have maximum audience exposure.•Managing all copyright and licensing requests Show less •Collect and validate metadata to meet specific distribution channel requirements. Distribution channels include direct to customer sales, Amazon, trade distributors, special sales, and international distributors.•Ensure all data is accurate and current within the correct database, as well as deliver high quality data on a timely basis to all channels.•Help to develop and document best metadata practices to meet all business needs.•Manage royalties data and process for the publications team. Compile payment data and maintain databases and spreadsheets needed to generate royalty statements for authors.•Work with departmental leadership and the finance team to implement royalties management system.•Maintain relationships with all licensing partners.•Maintain all ATD publications and rules on Copyright Clearance Center.•Provide rights management support. Show less

  • Senior Marketing Specialist, Publications and Content

    Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Publishing Distribution and Inventory Manager

    Oct 2018 - Jan 2023

  • Production & Editorial Specialist

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2018
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  Independent Publishers Group

  Nov 2023 - now

  Digital Marketing Manager

  •Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote IPG's ebooks and authors across multiple retailers and platforms, including social media, email marketing, and advertising.•Collaborate with the marketing team to distribute engaging content that promotes IPG's books and authors across formats.•Conduct market research to identify emerging trends in the book publishing industry and develop strategies to capitalize on those trends, particularly in the ebook segment.•Monitor and analyze the performance of campaigns and make data-driven recommendations for optimization, coordinate outreach to publishers about targeted marketing opportunities.•Manage relationships with external vendors, which includes: onboarding of new publishers, marketing planning coordination and follow up on any service needs of retail partners.•Reach out to retailers for new release titles as a monthly summary and for rush titles as needed;Petition to retailers for daily deals and discount marketing placement; Develop and sell marketingpackages to publishers in order to improve sales on new release titles.•Manage overall efforts of ebook marketing team, including regular title nominations to vendors,and communication with publishers. Show less