Melinda Laging
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Experience
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Nine Media, LLC.
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Jun 2010 - Present
Coordinate content for publish. Oversee and implement marketing strategies. Ensure brand cohesion. Coordinate content for publish. Oversee and implement marketing strategies. Ensure brand cohesion.
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Executive Director
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Nov 2011 - Present
Transition legal formalities of Nine Magazine, Inc. to Nine Ministry, Inc. and maintain good standing as a 501c3 non-profit. Public speaking and appearances promoting self-worth to young women. Design content used to encourage youth and younger generations in their identity with Christ. Transition legal formalities of Nine Magazine, Inc. to Nine Ministry, Inc. and maintain good standing as a 501c3 non-profit. Public speaking and appearances promoting self-worth to young women. Design content used to encourage youth and younger generations in their identity with Christ.
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Arborbrook Christian Academy
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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2011 - 2011
Facilitated Senior English Class Led Drama Class for Middle School and High School Students who performed a talent show at the end of the year Taught Yearbook Classes which involved a marketing plan and increased yearbook sales Facilitated Senior English Class Led Drama Class for Middle School and High School Students who performed a talent show at the end of the year Taught Yearbook Classes which involved a marketing plan and increased yearbook sales
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niNe. Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Publisher/Editorial Director
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May 2004 - Sep 2007
Responsibilities • Guarantee a rate base/circulation of at least 20,000. • Oversee staff of 100 volunteers and paid contractors located across the country. • Expand reach to intended demographic through online content, event appearances and media recognition. • Strategically created brand recognition through design and development of title. • Establish Nine Magazine, Inc. as a non-profit organization servicing youth through media. • Manage editorial and design according to organizational philosophy. • Establish promotional partnerships with a variety of companies serving the youth market including: fashion brands, entertainment industry and non-profit organizations. Main Achievements • Distributed two publications nationwide totaling 45,000, 10% sold in Canada. • Three committees of teen girls established as focus groups and marketing guide. • Cover stories included Bethany Hamilton and Bethany Dillon with future cover stories intended on: Hilary Duff, William Tell, cast of “So You Think You Can Dance” and Shelbie Bruce. • Increased advertising sales by 500%, generating $5,000 in revenue. • Promoted by Board of Directors two times in a three year span. • Increased subscription base by 212% over a six month period. • Executed financial campaign to cover $90,000 operating budget by generating income from grants, individual donations, advertising base, subscriptions and single-copy sales. • Constructed legal framework of magazine as a 501c3 non-profit through formation of Board of Directors, and creation of a formal business plan. Show less
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Karsh\Hagan
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2004 - Sep 2004
Assisted Account Coordinators by managing the tasks and expectations of current clients. Tracked growth for Denver News Paper Agency, Deadwood, South Dakota and Colorado Lottery. Analyzed relevance between ad campaigns and current market activity to determine effectiveness. Assisted Account Coordinators by managing the tasks and expectations of current clients. Tracked growth for Denver News Paper Agency, Deadwood, South Dakota and Colorado Lottery. Analyzed relevance between ad campaigns and current market activity to determine effectiveness.
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Victorias Secret Stores
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Retail
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300 - 400 Employee
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Sales Specialist and Visual Design Manager
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Dec 2002 - Mar 2004
Influence store layout and sales philosophy maintaining Platinum status as top-producing store in state. Promoted from sales clerk to specialist and manager-in-training when rigorous goals were met. Influence store layout and sales philosophy maintaining Platinum status as top-producing store in state. Promoted from sales clerk to specialist and manager-in-training when rigorous goals were met.
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Avista Adventist Hospital
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Emergency Room Unit and Admissions Secretary
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Jul 2000 - Aug 2002
Admit Patients into database system for admittance into Emergency Room. Communicated with Insurance Companies to verify payment of treatment. Ordered medical testing for doctors and nurse on staff in the hospital system. Admit Patients into database system for admittance into Emergency Room. Communicated with Insurance Companies to verify payment of treatment. Ordered medical testing for doctors and nurse on staff in the hospital system.
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Education
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University of Colorado at Boulder
BA, Advertising from the School of Journalism, Dance