Jennifer G. Shelton
Suite 195 - 119 N. Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-3879 or (604) 377-9917 Email: [email protected]

Education:

Work Experience:

Business Research Analyst, WWU Small Business Development Center.
Bellingham, WA, June 2000 to present
        Conduct in depth industry and market research analysis
        Determine appropriate marketing strategies and opportunities
        Perform historical and current financial statement preparation and analysis
        Identify and solve costing, debt and compensation problems
        Work with business owners to draft and refine comprehensive business plans
        Write, interveiw and edit for company newsletter and website
www.cbe.wwu.edu/sbdc

Public Relations Representative (Internship), Corporate Communications Training College.
Vancouver, BC, Summer 2000
        Researched, defined, developed and implemented the position of PR Rep
        Developed job placement support for clients
        Wrote, interviewed and edited for company newsletter and web site
www.cct.bc.ca

Admissions Counselor, Corporate Communications Training College.
Vancouver, BC, 1996 – 1999
        Created and maintained a client /contact management database
        Prospected, qualified, and followed through with all prospective clients
        Liaison between college, employers, and government funding agencies
        Wrote, interviewed and edited for bi-annual newsletter
        Delivered group sales presentations
        Managed Accounts Receivable

Project Manager/Marketing Consultant, JavaKAVA Coffee House.
Fort Langley, BC, 1996
        Supervised construction and design of leasehold improvements
        Sourced and merchandised retail inventory
        Interviewed and hired, trained and managed staff
        Developed employee training manual and implemented customer service program
        Coordinated all promotional involvement in community events
        Managed all aspects of daily operation

City in Focus.
Vancouver, BC, 1995
        Coordinated and managed conventions/events for over 1000 participants
        Transcribed motivational talks from monthly meetings in a successful publication
        Managed all aspects of monthly direct mailings

Focus on the Family.
Vancouver, BC, 1994-1995
        Assisted in the development of the Educational Resources Department
        Created and wrote ads, informational and promotional pieces
        Redesigned American brochures for Canadian use
        Handled all administrative details for trade shows/conventions across Canada
        Created sales support material
        Interacted daily with customers in the sales support function

Red Cross.
Seattle, WA, 1993
        Interviewed individuals, researched and wrote articles for the Red Cross newspaper
        Wrote and distributed press releases for Seattle newspapers
        Attended Washington Press forums, print/media to improve utilization to the media

King & Wilbur Advertising, Media Relations Div.
Bellevue, WA, 1992
        Conducted research for manufacturing and aerospace clients concerning
           potential media coverage
        Contacted editors and broadcast media to promote coverage of clients
        Researched and compiled editorial calendars
        Participated in creative advertising meetings

Aglow Publications.
Seattle, WA, 1992
        Drafted book descriptions place in marketing publication and media kits
        Researched and wrote articles for international newspaper
        Evaluated manuscripts for publication acceptance
        Formulated interview questions for new books to generate broadcast media interest
           across the U.S.

Computer Skills:

Community Service:

        Caregiver for mentally and physically disabled teens, adults and seniors, 1990-1997
        Concierge, Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment. 1995-1997
        Aerobics Instructor for the YMCA and Abbotsford/Matsqui Sportsplex, 1991-1992
        Ambassador for the community of Abbotsford/Matsqui as winner of First Princess and
           Miss Congeniality titles, 1989-1990

References Available Upon Request