Robert Grinnell

Work experience:

Marketing Communication Specialist (November 2001-October 2003)

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

Create and update communication pieces (i.e. brochures, direct mail postcards, flyers) for internal clients. Responsible for monitoring that entire production process (creation, proofing, client approval, and production) meets deadlines. Coordinate layout with Graphic Artists.

Marketing Systems Coordinator (March 2000-June 2001)
Doral Forrestal, Princeton, NJ
Responsible for assisting the Director of Sales and Marketing in all aspects of promotions and sales reporting for the property. This included working with advertising agency with developing ads, posters, and direct mail pieces; communicating with local newspapers on ad placement on a weekly basis; creating in-house marketing pieces through desktop publishing for restaurants, spa, and hotel; and making sure that all areas of hotel had marketing pieces available for guests. On a weekly basis ran sales reports from Newmarket Delphi 7.2, a Sales and Catering software system, and inputted into Excel worksheet for analysis by sales team for weeks production. On a monthly basis ran sales reports for individual and Sales team production. These monthly reports are submitted to the corporate office for analysis. Prepared 2001 Sales and Marketing Business Plan for submission to the corporate office. Monitored Sales and Catering expenses through use of Excel worksheet to make sure monthly spending was in line with budget and submitted Purchase Orders for the department for approval. Supported the Sales, Catering, and Conference Services team members in troubleshooting and training of Delphi 7.2, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Sales and Marketing Assistant (January 1999-March 2000)
DoubleTree Hotel Somerset, Somerset, NJ
Supported the Director of Marketing on marketing projects and reports. Coordinated creation of marketing pieces, which included brochures, posters, direct mail pieces, by advertising agency or local vendor. Created in-house marketing pieces for special promotions within the hotel. Inputted data from Sales Managers production and front office system into Excel worksheets for monthly reporting that was submitted for review by property executive team and hotel owners. Coordinated and inputted data into hotel's 2000 Business Plan for submission to owners. Created PowerPoint presentation for Business Plan meeting with hotel management and owners. Supported Sales and Catering team with support and training of Delphi 7.2, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Business Center Concierge (September 1997-December 1998)
DoubleTree Hotel Somerset, Somerset, NJ
Responsible for supporting and addressing any needs of meeting attendees, which included photocopying, faxing, audio visual equipment, and delivery or shipping of materials. Worked with set-up houseman in coordination of meeting room set-up. Ordered supplies for Business Center and meeting rooms. Provided administrative support for Director of Executive Meeting Center.

Marketing intern, (Summer 1996, Winter 1996)
Hoechst Food Ingredients, Somerset, NJ
Coordinated and completed projects assigned by Director of Marketing. Projects included creating sales leads via Nielsen data, creating list of all products that ingredients included sweetener sold by company, purchased products for display at tradeshows, created PowerPoint presentations for Sales Team to take on sales calls.

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Computer Skills