Wendi Epps

Experience

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  Dixie Sun, Dixie State College

  Jul 2003 - Jun 2007

  Advertising Manager

  Inbound and outbound ad sales, followed up on leads, newspaper and ad layout using Quark, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, billing, collections, maintained records and set financial goals.Managed a small staff, keeping them on-task and goal-oriented.

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  Frontline Public Involvement

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2007

  Public Relations Representative

  Aided in the communication process and finding compromise between affected business owners, project managers, and the public to help a specific road construction project run more smoothly by attending meetings, following up with business owners and proactively finding solutions to problems as they arose.

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  Split Rock, Inc.

  May 2006 - Sept 2008

  Marketing Assistant / Real Estate Assistant

  Writing ad copy for web, print and promotion, press releases, advertorials, pay-per-click programs, creating graphics for web, gathering competitive bids for print projects, editing ads for content and errors, contract negotiation, and shooting promotional videos, working directly with travel writers.Planning and executing high-end events, adhering to budget restrictions, and project planning and management.Filing, reviewing advertising contracts, updating listing information, updating websites, working with real estate agents and managing the filing and digital archiving system. Show less

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  Today in Dixie Magazine

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2008

  Freelance Writer

  Research, photography, AP-style writing, meeting deadlines, building contacts and maintaining relationships with valuable sources.

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  Clever as a Fox

  Apr 2008 - Nov 2008

  Managing Partner

  Website and graphic design, newsletter promotions, event promotion, contract creation and negotiation, print products including brochures and company branding, and promotional video creation.

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  Sealcon

  Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

  Marketing / Web Design

  Main focus is product marketing - website and graphic design using Dreamweaver, InDesign and Photoshop, writing press releases, designing ads, creating product catalogs, social media marketing, shooting and editing short product videos, sending and building HTML email template to internet leads.

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  Self Employed Fitness Instructor

  May 2010 - now

  Fitness Instructor

  - ERYT-500 - Teaching, studying and learning about yoga - certified since 08/16- Leading a class, public speaking, providing inspiration, instruction, and realistic motivation- Teaching fitness classes of various formats since 2010

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  Town of Parker, Colorado

  Jan 2011 - May 2017

  Marketing Coordinator

  - Marketing and Branding- Creation and coordination of paid online and print ads- Designing across multiple mediums for brand consistency- Researching and writing articles, press releases and advertorials adhering to AP-style- Maintaining websites of 100+ pages- Creating graphics for and maintaining mobile app- Aiding in completion of 50+ page brochure which is printed 3 times a year- Launching and tracking social media campaigns using Facebook, YouTube and Twitter- Creation of promotional videos by storyboarding, location securing, shooting, and editing using Premiere Pro- Set-up, maintain, create content for and troubleshoot 5+ indoor and outdoor digital signage boards- Event planning, marketing, sponsorships, budgeting, permitting, photography, - Grew attendance and awareness of Fieldhouse Fright Night event each year for the past 5 consecutive years- Was awarded the Teamwork award in 2014- Attending, helping with planning, and working Town, employee, and Parks and Recreation Events- Active member of Employee Appreciation Committee Show less

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  W.E. Design

  Jun 2017 - now

  Frelance Marketing/Graphic Designer

  I work with small businesses who are looking to create or reinvent their brand as well as those who need marketing collateral for their growing business. I provide friendly, one-on-one service with customizable packages and maintenance plans, working with companies and organizations all over the United States.View my portfolio by visiting www.WEdesign.today.

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  Johnson Nursery

  Apr 2022 - now

  Social Media Manager