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Name: Maria Marchegiani
Skill Level: Mid Level
Job Status: All Types
Category:
Location: Plantation, Fla.

Objectives

Results focused manager with extensive marketing background seeks position with corporation interested in continuous improvement and sustainability.
Desired location: South Florida

Specialty

Maria Marchegiani
Email: maria1837@yahoo.com
1837 Northwest 111th Avenue Plantation, FL 33322
Home: (954) 476-3475
Cell: (954) 937-4903

Marketing --- Project Management --- Account Development --- Communications

Highly organized, results focused manager with strong combination of cross-functional experience in diverse industries and markets; including, medical device manufacturing, consumer marketing, advertising, advocacy, volunteering and non-profit. Greater than 13 years experience. Strong interest in ecology and sustainable business.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kids Ecology Corps, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 2007-Present

Project Manager
• Empowering students by in school presentations that teach them critical thinking skills and activism while educating them on the interdependencies of life.
• Created “ Environmental Educator’s Toolkit “. These supplemental guides include activities and educational modules. Focus on concepts of sustainability and environmental harmony in conjunction with teachings on climate change, trees, water and energy conservation and recycling.
• Training and management responsibility for school programs and eco-volunteer presenters.
• Managed fulfillment and budget of hurricane grant from the Florida Division of Forestry for production of animated educational short film “Plant Trees Sturdy for the Birdies”.
• Selected vendors to create DVD and traveling exhibit to showcase film in schools and public forums.
• Hosted event for national day of climate action and climate activist training featuring environmentalist Bill McKibben. Planned and managed special events and fundraisers from conception to completion.
• Developed database of political, media and community contacts for community relations.

Amnesty International
2005-2008
Volunteer Group Coordinator/Congressional Lobbying Delegation Leader
• Recruited and organized group members.
• Led Delegations to meet with Congressional offices on human rights issues of grave concern.
• Tabled concerts. Organized special events, including speaker for International Day of Peace observance at a local university.

Broward County Naturescape/ National Wildlife Federation
2006-2008
Volunteer Master Gardener/Habitat Steward
• Educated residents about the importance habitat preservation and creating backyard wildlife habitat in their neighborhoods through speaking engagements at local groups and organizations.
• Organized and tabled environmental special events.
• Classroom projects with children including butterfly and organic vegetable gardening.

Qualex, Inc. an Eastman Kodak company, Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 1997 to December 2001

Account Development Specialist
• Managed total Kodak photo category sales including film, cameras and processing in retail accounts.
• Managed 2.25 million dollars in annualized processing sales.
• Kodak Consumer Imaging Excellence Award winner. Territory ranked Top 20% in nation for total product portfolio.
• Increased sales volume approximately 400% in a 12-month period.
• Exceeded territory quotas and goals.
• Designed and implemented marketing campaigns, promotions, special events, and retail positioning strategies.
• Created “Honor Roll” and other motivational programs for photo lab personnel.

K&L Field Marketing, Inc., Miami, FL
February 1994 to December 1996

Southeast Area Manager
• Managed regional field activities in an eight-state territory for Manhattan based advertising and marketing agency.
• Developed and executed regional marketing and media activities for clients including; Hills’ Pet Nutrition, Castrol, Western Union, and Coors.
• Identified market segments and implemented consumer promotions. Developed positioning strategy in retail locations. Executed trade shows, special events and grand opening programs.
• Increased volume of orders by 50% in key national account.
• Hired, trained, and directed activities of over fifty sales and marketing representatives.
• Partnered with client brand management and sales teams to create and administer programs that ensured maximum market penetration.
• Analyzed program results and produced reports reflecting actionable data. Provided client feedback on campaign strategies.

Cordis Corporation, a Johnson & Johnson company, Miami Lakes, FL
May 1991 to February 1994

European Liaison
• Served as a communication link between U.S. Headquarters and European operation centers of medical device manufacturer.
• Project interface between departments including: marketing, clinical research, manufacturing, purchasing, and R&D.
• Streamlined systems, resulting in increased efficiencies, including a reduction in lead times of 4-6 weeks for European research and development projects.
• Reworked shipping procedures saving approximately $20,000 annually.
• Doubled Europeans' use of interoffice e-mail system resulting in time and cost savings.
• Received performance award for authoring handbook for international visitors.
• Monitored shipping and receiving functions, and corporate accounting pertaining to European operations.

BDS Marketing, Inc, Tampa, FL
June 1990 to April 1991

Marketing Manager/Promotions Coordinator
• California based consumer products marketing agency servicing Fortune 500 clients.
• Received “Most Valuable Employee Award” for highest market share in territory.
• Coordinated trade shows, special events, retail activities and promotions.
• Recruited, trained and managed a team of field representatives.
• Responsible for multichannel marketing; planning, production and purchasing of print and radio advertising.

EDUCATION

University of South Florida Business Administration/Marketing
Tampa, FL Bachelor of Science, May 1990

Florida International University Graduate coursework, International Business
Miami, FL 1992-1993

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFLIATIONS

Florida Master Gardener- UF/IFAS, Broward County
Amnesty International USA- Group Coordinator, Congressional Lobbying Delegation Leader
National Wildlife Federation- Habitat Steward, Global Warming Ambassador
Roots and Shoots- Member, Group Leader
Sierra Club- Member