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Jennifer Sluzewski

Jennifer Sluzewski

Media Manager and Freelance Writer

Broadcast Journalism
Media Production
Driving License
New York United States (New York)
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I am an enthusiastic young professional and graduate from the School of Media Arts and Design at James Madison University. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Video and Cinema Studies and a minor in Music Industry.

Specialties: Jewelry & Luxury Goods, Sales, Marketing, Special Events, Gemstones, Public Speaking, Networking, Travel, Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro Video Editing Software, Sony V1U Camera Operation, Digital Photography, News Writing, Script Writing, Public Speaking, Reporting, Group Fitness Instructor
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Experiences
  • Assistant to President and head of influencer marketing and copywriting for successful e-commerce business.
  • Hands-on experience with social media management, Shopify, remote customer service, SEO blog writing, copywriting for the beauty industry, online store management, and more.
  • Handled multiple assignments and projects at once, taking on the skills and knowledge to successfully market and run an online cosmetics business.
  • Balanced social media marketing with brand growth initiatives such as public relations, market research, and audience acquisition.
  • Helped increase followers from zero to 16K within a year on Instagram.
  • Handled recruiting and hiring of new employees, invoices, trainings, and social media engagement.
  • Manager of all media content on assigned vessels, including daily preparation and distribution of “FunTimes” on-board activities schedule which is utilized by over 5,000 guests each day.
  • Lead for all marketing,
    content-set up, training and quality assurance pertaining to the Carnival HubApp application, assuring
    adherence to on-board Carnival brand standards.
  • Responsible for content distributed daily through all digital media displays.
  • Utilizing programs such as Adobe InDesign, updating print materials and
    troubleshooting technical and content related issues.
  • Providing the highest standard of hospitality to guests in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Administrator and liaison for SeaMS platform, which consolidates all department schedules, menus and activities.
  • Presenter and public speaker on board cruise ships throughout Mexico, Alaska and the Caribbean.
  • Responsible for successful operations of the Port Shopping Program on board assigned vessels. This included generating revenue upwards of 50K weekly, hosting presentations and seminars for guests live
    and recordings on the Shopping TV channel.
  • Expert consultant in fine jewelry and rare gemstones, as well as promoter of leading retailers in each port of call.
  • Extensive training in diamonds, gemstones, sales and hospitality, specifically in Caribbean and cruise travel.
  • High-level customer service and concierge service for high-end clients.
  • Sales tracking and revenue reports
  • Printing and distribution of collateral and promotional materials
  • Chosen from a pool of candidates to assist in the launch of a unique business acquisition pilot program, introducing a new position requiring an open-mind
    and willingness to adapt to change.
  • Brand Ambassador and face of Diageo brands such as Captain Morgan, Don Julio, Jose Cuervo, Guiness, and Ciroc.
  • Work as a Lead Promotional Model at both on-site and off-site promotional events (liquor stores, bars, night clubs, special events, etc).
  • Create consumer brand knowledge, hold tastings and give samples to potential customers, and strive to drive sales of the promoted product at the specific location.
  • Confirm events and maintain communication with venue management throughout the event.
  • Take specified photographs at event and upload to various media locations as instructed.
  • Complete event report forms in a timely manner after every event to give feedback and facts about the event to management.
  • Process payments and keep accurate records of spendings.
  • Great presentation and well-groomed, clean, attractive appearance.
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  • Brand Ambassador and face of BAI5, an anti-oxidant infused health beverage.
  • Responsible for scheduling and leading tastings and promotional events and for creating consumer brand knowledge while increasing revenue
  • Praised for maintaining an energetic, optimistic, approachable and assertiveattitude at all times and consistently requested to return for future events by venue owners and management due to enthusiasm, eagerness, flexibility and preparedness.
  • Accurate and timely completion of event forms.
  • Set up and break down of event materials
  • A sunny disposition and passion for healthy living
  • Expertise in brand knowledge and any relating nutritional knowledge
  • Booking and executing demos and promotional events throughout the New York area.
  • Creating consumer brand knowledge.
  • Increasing revenue.
  • Assisting customers in improving health, fitness and overall wellbeing.
  • Tracking sales through revenue reports and weekly sales calls.
  • Generating excitement and consumer awareness of the product.
  • Independent contractor covering role of Executive Assistant to two executive members of private hedge fund located in Greenwich.
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Meeting Coordinator
  • Outlook Calendar
  • Relaying messages to Executives
  • Phone coverage
  • Faxing, scanning, certified mail, outgoing, etc.
  • Conference room booking
  • Collecting and organizing important documents
  • Delivering mail to Executives
  • Point of contact and hospitality services for guests
  • Temporary Assistant to Corporate Finance Manager on various occasions whenever additional help was needed.
  • Various secretarial and administrative duties such as copying, faxing, filing, and taking messages.
  • Assist in tax audit taking place by researching and calling the correct companies and speaking to the appropriate person, taking messages and organized notes, obtaining tax documents, maintaining an organized and up-to-date spreadsheet, sending emails, and keeping the Finance Manager updated on new information.
  • Chosen by client for competitive assignment through Robert Half International's Office Team.
  • Appointed as newest member of the Partner of the Firm's Tax Processing Group and therefore trusted with extremely confidential and time-sensitive manners.
  • Responsible for successful tax processing of all EY clients within the United States.
  • Administrative duties include utilizing various programs such as Go File Room, handling phone calls, scanning, faxing, uploading, emailing, maintaining databases and spreadsheets, processing and QC-ing taxes, shipping confidential documents, and maintaining order and tidiness.
  • Achievement highlights include gaining quick praise from managers and working at a highly efficient pace under stressful deadlines while maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
  • Plan, organize and execute marketing events.
  • Assist supervisor/managers with any of their tasks.
  • Communicate on various levels with advertisers, artists, corporate clients and media contacts.
  • Responsible for shopping tours and bringing groups of guests from various hotels to the store locations in Playa del Carmen.
  • Deliver informational speeches to customers and clients about the company.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and contact potential clients.
  • Communicate effectively with people of all ages and cultural origin.
  • Filing, photocopying and general administrative duties.
  • Assist with design projects and video marketing.
  • Ability to perform several tasks at once.
  • Confirm travel schedules and ensure that buses arrive on-time to pick-up and drop-off guests from the hotels.
  • Create schedules for customers attending shopping tours and ensure that each customer receives a printed copy.
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  • Opening and closing of high-end jewelry sales.
  • Greet every customer and strive to create a special and unique experience for each customer.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of the company's offerings and communicating with customers about their value and attributes..
  • Identify and analyze sales opportunities and customer purchasing trends and communicate to Sales Management.
  • Responsible for maintaining store organization and safety.
  • Work independently or as part of a team in all sales-related roles.
  • Assist customers in all aspects of sales related to the store products and services.
  • Consult with customers on product details and specifications.
  • Accurately and efficiently process all necessary paperwork for sales, such as receipts, appraisals and certificates of authenticity.
  • Consistently praised by customers for excellent presentation skills and a friendly & professional demeanor and by management for exhibiting a proactive and passionate attitude towards sales.
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  • Assist on-air radio personalities during their shows by researching on-air discussion topics, answering phone calls from listeners, or any other required tasks.
  • Conduct phone screener's with potential employees for the sales department and keeping a record of call appointments.
  • Assist with board operation during radio shows.
  • Fill out spreadsheets for on-air advertising spots.
  • Work on-site promotional appearances and events with the Street Team for both WBLI and WBAB.
  • Create contest banners and select on-air contest winners by phone and record accurate contact information.
  • Take photographs at events and upload them to the stations' website.
  • Update station fan club database and keep record of new members.
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  • Responsible for the safe transportation of over 200 students en route from Virginia to New York over academic holidays.
  • Take attendance and account for each student throughout each part of the trip.
  • Ensure that both coach buses arrive on time at their scheduled stops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
  • Maintain communication with the company President throughout the trip with frequent updates for social media.
  • Ensure luggage is safely stored and organized in the correct space.
  • Communicate with the driver to ensure all matters are in place (schedule, routes, directions, traffic, accidents, etc).
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
  • Appear approachable to all students and always make myself available to answer their questions and make them feel comfortable on the trip.
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  • Instruct numerous group fitness classes including kickboxing, spin, step, boxing fitness, body sculpt, cardio craze, and other aerobic classes.
  • Organize class routines and exercises that are both motivating, challenging, safe and fun for participants.
  • Always appear professional, enthusiastic, energetic, positive, and approachable to participants.
  • Completion of an 8-week training course at JMU and passing an interview and audition process.
  • Attend meetings and weekly training sessions.
  • Maintain excellent physical shape.
  • Serve as a leader and role model for a healthy lifestyle on campus.
  • Host special health-related informational events and 101 beginner instructional sessions for students.
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  • Promotional Model and Brand Ambassador for Miller Lite on Long Island during their Miller Lite Liteguard Summer Marketing Campaign.
  • Educating and entertaining Miller Light drinkers with complimentary beers, fun facts, games, etc. at various venues around Long Island
  • Taking digital pictures, organizing receipts and completing an event evaluation form after every event
  • Execution of marketing events.
  • Increasing consumer awareness and sales.
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  • Lead numerous promotional events every weekend for Jagermeister and Tommy Bahama rum for a summer promotion program running from Memorial day to Labor day on Long Island (Hamptons-Montauk).
  • Get the crowds motivated and excited about the brand being promoted at event locations including the Montauk Yacht Club, Neptunes Beach Club and Tiderunners.
  • Hand out POS items and play many games (such as trivia) to deliver information about the product and create a buzz.
  • Conduct confirmation and follow-up calls for promotion locations/times with the venue managers.
  • Take photographs and upload them to online location.
  • Always appear attractive, outgoing, energetic, well-groomed and in proper uniform.
  • Draw attention to ourselves and the promotion.
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Portfolios

TV Host

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Skills

Freelancer

  • Blogging
    Advanced
  • Writing
    Advanced
  • Research
    Advanced
  • Editing
    Good
  • Voice-Over
    Intermediate

Operating Systems

  • Apple OSX
    Advanced
  • Microsoft Windows
    Advanced
  • Windows NT Workstation
    Good
  • Windows XP Professional
    Good

Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PPT, Access)
    Advanced
  • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
    Advanced
  • Final Cut Pro 7
    Intermediate
  • Avid Pro Tools
    Notions
  • iMovie for Mac
    Advanced
  • Audacity
    Notions

Adobe Suite

  • Photoshop
    Intermediate
  • Illustrator
    Good
  • Dreamweaver
    Notions
  • Audition
    Notions

Camera Operation

  • Sony Z1U
    Good

Foreign Language

  • Spanish
    Intermediate
  • French
    Intermediate
  • Italian
    Notions
  • Polish
    Notions
Education

Bachelor of Arts

James Madison University

August 2007 to May 2011
Major: School of Media Arts and Design
Concentration: Digital Video and Cinema Studies
Minor: Music Industry
Cum Laude Honors
Deans List

Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society
Exchange Student: London (Spring 2009)
Note-oriety Female A capella Vocalist
Womens Choir Mezzo Soprano
WXJM On-Air Radio DJ
The Breeze Student Reporter
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Interests

Arts

  • Freelance Writer on Upwork

Music

  • Vocalist

Travel

  • Expanding my knowledge and understanding of different cultures during my travels to:
  • Poland
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • England
  • France
  • Scotland
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • The Bahamas
  • The Dominican Republic
  • Cross-country USA
  • Puerto Rico
  • Turks and Caicos
  • US Virgin Islands
  • Cayman Islands
  • Roatan
  • Belize
  • Serbia

Sports

  • Yoga
  • Group Fitness Instructor
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