EXPERIENCE

 

EXPERIENCE

Philadelphia City Paper
Marketing and Events Intern

December 2000 - present

The City Paper is the Greater Philadelphia region's leading weekly newspaper with a 98% pick-up rate. The paper is supported by its advertising sales, which enables readers to obtain free issues every week. Kimberly works with the Marketing and Special Events department. Assignments include press releases, dealing with weekly promotions, and handling any and all material associated with special events hosted by the City Paper.
Duties include:
*Assist Marketing and Events Manager with duties associated with advertising, marketing, public relations, promotions, and special events.
*Perform general office duties, work with advertising promotional material, and regularly update mailing lists.
*Promote and organize special events including Philadelphia Style Wars, City Paper 20th Anniversary Party, Pitch Control DJ Competition and City Paper Music Awards.

The Blarney South
Bar Manager and Bartender
August 1999 - present

The Blarney South is an Irish/American Bar and Grill. The establishment offers a friendly, charming atmosphere to relax and unwind. In addition to the 21 beers on draft, there is a large selection of bottled beers and spirits to satisfy anyone's thirst and delicious American and Irish favorites on the menu. There is entertainment three nights a week and frequent liquor promotions.
Duties include:
*Perform general managerial functions including inventory control, promotional activities, and other business concerns.
*Handle product assortment and pricing strategies.
*Train new staff.
*Bartend regularly.

WM Machine Tool
Business Growth Developer & Administrative Assistant
June 1998 - July 2000

WM Machine Tool designs, fabricates and manufactures stainless steel equipment. They serve clients such as Glaxo SmithKline, Bayer, Wyeth-Ayerst, Wayne Automation, Boeing, and the United States Navy. Kimberly began her position as an Administrative Assistant and was then promoted to create a website and other marketing material to obtain new potential clients.
Duties included:
*Performing general office duties.
*Prepared and paid invoices and generated client quotations.
*Scheduled meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
*Promoted to develop Internet presence.
*Obtained new possible client contacts by sending company profile portfolios.

 

 
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