1. Wendye Van Housen
817-395-3905 • wendyevanhousen@yahoo.com
Public Relations, Special Events, Communications
A dynamic marketing manager with 10+ years of professional experience, in addition to a background of
community involvement. Strong ability to work collaboratively with others, and to engage in strategy
discussions that create innovative solutions to marketing issues and goals. Seeking to move into the public
relations or non-profit setting, where extensive skill set can be fully utilized.
Areas of Expertise
 Public Relations
 Community Involvement
 Communication Skills
 Customer Service
 Excellent People Connector
 Sales & Marketing Strategies
 Business Development
 Fundraising Expertise
 Build and Maintain Relationships
 Collaborative Teamwork
Professional Experience
Relation Care November 2015 – Present
Volunteer Manager – Embassy Church, Irving, TX
 Manages relational care for bereavement, hospital, birth and poverty situations for members of the
church
 Corresponds with local vendors to assist the members with their needs.
Home Health Care Aug 2013 – Oct 2016
Provider – Home Helpers & Caring Senior Services, Keller, TX
 Personal care to elderly clients in their home
 Responsible for traveling to various clients, including overnight care
 Meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to medical appointments and personal shopping
McDonald’s 2003 - Dec. 2013
Marketing Manager, Keller, TX
 Maintains and strengthens the McDonald’s brand position market share, preference & business results.
 Corresponds with the owner/operator leadership and regional management in establishing regional and
co-op goals.
 Initiates the planning strategy, tactical development, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement
of all assigned co-op business plans to achieve annual co-op goals.
 Drives development, execution and evaluation of local creative (TV, radio, outdoor, print, and restaurant
merchandising, etc.) in accordance with regional creative process and national creative standards.
 Leads development and execution of ethnic and other key targeted marketing plans to reach important
customer segments and build results within these business segments.
 Partners with the co-op agencies and officers in the development and management of budgets.
 Ensures the proper use of the McDonald’s trademarks, logos, producer’s licenses and make sure all
advertising materials have legal and creative approval.
Key Accomplishments:
 Increased sales through fundraising by 50%
 McHorizon Award for community Involvement – 2nd
highest award
Education – Graduate of W.T. High School