ERIN C. DAWKINS
Marketing and Communications Professional
Over ten years of experience in strategic marketing, public and media relations, branding, event management, B2B marketing, graphic design, social media, writing and editing. Strong leadership skills, detail oriented and a creative thinker.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
ALL ACCESS TAGS, TROY, MI
April 2016 - Present
Communicate and promote brand products and services.
Develop visually appealing designs for website, print material.
Collaborate with designers, partners and clients on production, design to meet their branding standards.
Manage website, blog and social media channels.
Translate requirements into high-level designs.
MARKETING COMMUNICATION MANAGER
AMERICARE MEDICAL, INC., TROY, MI
March 2014 - April 2016
Supervision and maintenance of corporate websites and social media channels to provide updated information on career opportunities, educational programs and current industry news.
Work closely with internal recruiting department to identify source candidates and meet agency growth target.
Design and provide copy for all corporate literature, brochures, presentations and internal / external advertising and mailers.
Coordinate logistics for all corporate events; maintain budget, establish relationships with vendors, coordinate outreach efforts for sponsors and volunteers for the organization and its non-profit venture, the Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Association.
Serve on Board of Directors for MSCIA, attend annual meeting as representative.
MARKETING COORDINATOR
ANESTHESIA STAFFING CONSULTANTS, INC. BINGHAM FARMS, MI
June 2009 - March 2014
Develop and Maintain marketing materials that align with company brand.
Administer advertising database with client and prospect information and direct mailing lists.
Provide ongoing support to the business units in the utilization, coordination and implementation of assigned projects.
Coordination and planning of large events on behalf of organization by managing fiscal duties such as event budgeting, expense tracking, invoicing and revenue reconciliation.
Attend recruiting events on behalf of organization.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM
May 2004
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
MASTER OF ARTS IN ENGLISH
December 2010
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Loughead Eldredge Scholarship
Recipient - 2010
Tompkins Award in Dramatic Writing -
2011
Louise Heck Rabi Award in Dramatic
Writing - 2011
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
BRAND AMBASSADOR
DETROIT FREE PRESS MARATHON
2019 & 2020
Serve as a race representative and work on the consulting team to offer feedback and input.
Engage with members of the Michigan running community through social media outlets.
Participate in community outreach initiatives such as group runs to promote the race.
Engage in live workouts, live chats, etc.
Volunteer as a representative at the Detroit Free Press Race Expo on race weekend.
RELATED SKILLS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
EXCEPTIONAL WRITING AND EDITING SKILLS
BUDGETING & COST ANALYSIS
WEB AND PRINT CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
PROFICIENT IN ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE - INDESIGN AND PHOTOSHOP
ADVERTISING, DIRECT MARKETING,
BRANDING FOR TARGET AUDIENCE
PRACTICED IN AP STYLE
HIGHLIGHTS
Personal Achievements
VIDEO PORTFOLIO
Home Health Corner
Bloomfield Community Television
Head Writer & On-Air Talent
"Home Health Corner" was designed for health care professionals to answer questions and address issues for the elderly aging in their home. Many of the topics included safety tips, health and wellness.