For Hire!

Welcome to my online hub! This website is a gateway to all things Janet Green on the Internet – well, at least Janet Green, the 40-something marketing professional in Des Moines, Iowa! From here you can find my blogs, websites, and social media profiles.

By the way, I’m presently (June, 2010) job-hunting for a marketing and communications position with a small business, large company, or non-profit association in the Des Moines, Iowa area. If you know of a position that may be of interest, or would like to talk with me about an opportunity at your company, please see my resume below.

RESUME

Janet H. Green
Des Moines, IA
janetgia@mchsi.com

OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a leadership role in marketing, communications and media relations with a thriving small or large company, professional association or non-profit organization.

CRITICAL SKILLS
I am highly organized and self-motivated, adept at managing project teams (including employees and outside vendors), developing creative strategies and handling multiple projects with deadlines. I have excellent writing, speaking, diplomatic and time management skills. I am enthusiastic about and adept at the strategic use of social media tools for business.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
November, 2009 – May, 2010 – Account Executive, Essman/Associates, Des Moines, Iowa. Responsible for coordination and management of advertising, marketing and public relations projects for multiple clients. Accomplishments include:

• Researched, developed and managed marketing plans and advertising schedules for six clients.
• Developed an understanding of and competency in the strategic and creative principles of direct mail.
• Successfully pitched media placements for three clients.

May, 2008 – November, 2009 – Executive Director, East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, Des Moines, Iowa. Responsible as a one-person office for the administrative function of the Chamber including membership sales, event planning and coordination, sponsorship development, member communication & outreach, marketing and bookkeeping. Accomplishments include:

• Increased membership by 30 percent.
• Launched the Chamber’s use of social media tools including Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter.
• Established and implemented profit model for key Chamber events.

August, 2000 – May, 2008: Director of Community Marketing, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Des Moines, Iowa. Responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans and materials for promoting Partnership events and programs, maintaining the Partnership’s primary and collateral websites and providing assistance in public and media relations. Accomplishments include:

• Managed and facilitated growth of website traffic from an average of 2,000 monthly visits in 2000 to over 40,000 monthly visits by January, 2006. Devised and implemented strategies to create or enhance new and existing website sections, drive traffic and maximize search engine placement. Directed and managed teams of creative and programming professionals to achieve desired website functionality.
• Developed and produced marketing and promotional materials for the 2005 Iowa Business Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, including production of biographical videos, program staging and collateral print materials (ads, program and news releases).

July, 1996 – August, 2000: Owner and Creative Director, Green & Company Creative Services, Des Moines, Iowa. Responsible for all aspects of operating a creative services business, including client relations and sales, marketing and public relations, daily management of workflow, operations, finances, and production and development of client projects. Accomplishments include:

• Developed a roster of regular clients requiring a variety of marketing and communications solutions.
• Served as board member and President of the East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.
• Managed teams of vendors to ensure timely and successful completion of projects.

October, 1993 – July, 1996: Video Producer and Director, Norwest Home Mortgage, Des Moines, Iowa. Responsible for all aspects of researching, writing, producing, directing and distributing corporate training videos for mortgage sales professionals and other company employees, including supervision of production crews.

June, 1986 – October, 1993: Various positions of increasing responsibility in corporate video and broadcast television, including three years in a supervisory capacity as Television Production Coordinator for the City of Des Moines. Supervised growth, staffing expansion and recapitalization of the city government cable channel.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Communications, with emphasis in Radio, Television and Film, from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Graduated with academic honors in May, 1986.