Lauren Felechner: Account Executive in Newport Beach, CA

Compile tri-weekly E-newsletter, Newsroom. Act as point-of-contact for members and manage member accounts. Manage online presence and social networking (four Facebook accounts, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and two blogs.) Assist with association’s official publication, N Magazine, by writing editorial pieces, managing/updating designated sections and conducting final edits before published. Forge for monthly conference call and webinar hosts, maintain schedule and create promotion campaigns for each. Forge for speaking engagements, meetings and conferences for company owner to attend, sponsor and speak at. Assist in the compilation of board meeting packets. Utilize SAGE transaction system for member renewals, new sign-ups, sponsorship fees, etc. Coordinate and facilitate event planning and traveling for company owner (timely registration, hotel arrangements, flights, transportation, compile travel itinerary and gather necessary materials.) Create marketing materials for member outreach, event promotions, advertorials, email campaigns, etc. Follow-up with members, advocates, sponsors and associates via phone and email. Act as point-of-contact for third-party certification process (send application, review and move certification through four phases before approved.) Work closely with art department.

Created unique content for monthly newsletters, website content, bio’s and blogs. Handled and endorsed business bi-weekly through social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Promoted business through the use of contests via social media accounts to attract interest and new clientele. Cultivated editorial opportunities through contacts to stimulate interest and promote company. Opened and closed shop, cash handle, phone etiquette, book and confirm appointments and maintain relationships with colleagues and clients. Multitasked between the salon and marketing coordinator positions. Maintained an organized and personable atmosphere with proper email etiquette, in-person interaction and appearance.

Received weekly assignments pertaining to specific subject matter. Researched and gathered information. Created informative copy showcasing the target topic.

Researched, wrote and edited content for six magazines that focused on the home building, housing and infrastructure industries that included: Builder & Developer, Green Home Builder, 50+ Builder, American Infrastructure, Options and Residential Contractor. Coordinated contributing authors and freelance writers. Managed online presence and social networking. Managed editorial interns, editorial assistants and assistant editors. Found content and PR for and compiled tri-weekly newsletter, Builder Bytes. Conducted interviews and exceeded expected deadlines. Created and maintained client and industry relationships. Assisted art department in choosing images for publications. Met and exceeded quarterly incentives. Assisted colleagues with maintaining production schedule.

Researched, wrote and edited content. Volunteered for features, conducted interviews and would exceed expected deadlines. Worked closely with editor-in-chief on a consistent basis. Covered multiple celebrity features and Q & A sessions. Attended events for reviews and in-person interviews.

Researched, wrote and edited content. Conducted interviews and Q&A sessions. Wrote features, music, event, venue and food reviews. Worked with the appropriate editors on a daily basis. Multi-tasked with overlapping deadlines and pitched editorial ideas.

Volunteered and pitched ideas for news, opinion or feature articles. Researched, wrote and edited content. Conducted interviews and Q&A sessions. Met and exceeded assigned deadlines. Worked with the appropriate editors on a daily basis. Covered multiple events and breaking news stories. Spent time in newspaper production.