Braden Williams: Marketing Project Manager in Lake Forest, CA

? Project Management/Traffic Coordination • Maintain artwork status reports, tracking of all projects and correspondence with sales reps & vendors • Coordinate projects between the Creative & Marketing teams, including tracking down vital information as needed for the execution of creative projects • Respond timely and accurately in regards to questions about requests and special projects, both verbal and written • Weekly art request report updates to internal staff and reps ? Budgeting • Daily monitoring of deadlines to ensure projects are executed while meeting budget • Develop collaborative relationships with print vendors ensuring best pricing • Research new vendor options with competitive pricing • Purchase order creation for all print and promotional jobs • Maintain in-store and catalog production budgets ? Operations • Manage catalog production from press to completion including costs and company wide distribution • Distribution of seasonal imagery (catalog, POP, pick list)

Project Management/Traffic Coordination Built a 360 marketing plan for over 2,000 front doors Served as a liaison between sales, marketing and brand creative teams along with outside vendors to coordinate jobs and ensure timetables are met. Project origination including vendor sourcing and quoting Monitored adherence to project approvals, scheduling, deadlines and budget Assisted as needed with Trade and Visual needs finding assets, resizing, transferring finished files, etc. Budget Tracked and recorded expenses against budget Placed needed orders, approving invoices, and sourcing any needed collateral, i.e. swag, tents, flags, etc. Trade Forecasting Reviewed inventory reports to place forecasts and POs for Trade Materials Large and small fixtures POP Replacement parts Events Assisting in the coordination of events, i.e. sales meetings, athlete meet and greets, key account meetings as it relates to graphics, set-up and installation Operations Ensuring all processes are working properly and addressing those that need attention with the appropriate department Handled any administrative items as needed or requested

Content Management Managed online marketing campaigns and social media networking websites (including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) Developed targeted marketing collateral and presentations, public relations campaigns and blogs Department Management Assigned tasks to associates, staffed projects, tracked progress and updated managers and clients as necessary Participated in the planning, execution and management of new sales and sponsorship platforms Examined and approved all designed marketing materials, ensuring each piece had the appropriate message and aesthetic appeal Event Management Planned and executed multiple consumer and trade show events, including: ? Rock N Roll Marathon ? Interbike Las Vegas ? Pro Cycling Tour/ US Pro Challenge ? Hollywood Half Marathon Organized multiple consumer marketing promotions including: banners, cover blow ups, goodie bags, Magazine Articles Agency Services Produced multiple advertising proposals and media presentations for the company’s top tier clients, displaying a thorough understanding of the ad sales process, increasing annual billing on accounts and adoption rates on projects by more than 30% Current clients include Jelly Belly, Spidertech, Sof Sole, Greenlayer, Planet X TV, King Of the Hill, Pro Cycling Tour, Gran Fondo, Superhero Events, Legendary Competitor.