Christy Nichols Quinn has over 17 years of experience in senior marketing and sales management roles. She is currently the owner and president of her own marketing firm, Q2 Promotions. Her experience includes developing strategic marketing plans, designing marketing materials, managing websites and email campaigns, and providing top-level customer service. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is seeking a new position as a marketing director.
Experienced Marketing Director with 17+ Years Experience
1. Christy Nichols Quinn
(210) 279-0403 | Email: christy@q2promotions.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cnquinn
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With over 17 years of Sr. Management experience in Sales and Marketing, I offer top-line customer service with a
friendly, personal touch. I’m looking to secure a position as Marketing Director where I may apply my business and
creative expertise. My immediate goal is to make an impact with a dynamic and creative focus to increase sales on
existing product lines; and develop new product lines where necessary. If you are ready to succeed in your marketing
endeavors, I am ready to work with you.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Q2 Promotions Owner, President April 2015 – Present
Build personalized approaches for clients for brand recognition, connecting their brand with consumers through
merchandising, advertising, sampling, promotions, and lead generation
Develop and initiate client acquisition strategic plans for overall marketing campaigns
Participate in brand marketing knowledge training for sales teams on behalf of management
Compose customized marketing & sales strategies for monthly marketing & lead generation promotions
Design marketing materials and merchandising items for sales promotions
Build and maintain websites on various CRM and web-based platforms
Plan, design (artwork & photos), schedule email campaigns
Home-based Marketing/Advertising business — I wear all the hats…Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Purchasing,
Customer Service, and head bottle-washer
Logo Masters Outside Sales Director Feb 2015 – April 2015
Actively cold and warm call potential clients
Turn-key Customer Service to all clients – close sale, place orders, design graphics, deliver items
Impact Recovery Systems, Inc. Director, Marketing Sept 2013 – Feb 2015
Redefined the role of the Marketing Department from a tradeshow coordinator department, to a full-scale
corporate Strategic Business Marketing department; working directly with the Owner and President partners
Developed Annual Strategic Sales & Marketing Plans, and Product Marketing Plans. (first ever for company)
Prepared annual sales and distribution statistical analysis for corporate presentations. (first ever for company)
Prepared market analysis, and forecasting for annual sales. (first ever Sales/Mkt reports for company)
Worked with Sr. Management to bring my experience and best practices to implement new ERP/CRM system
Created new product SKUs “smart number system”, which was implemented into ERP system
Rebranded company image and redesigned marketing materials
Prepared, coordinated, and scheduled 5 Sales Managers for 20+ tradeshows a year; including one international
show
Engine Components International Director, Marketing June 2000 – Sept 2013
Lead and orchestrated all marketing activities while initiating promotions of proprietary products and services for
six businesses under Danbury AeroSpace. ECI was the Sales and Marketing division for Danbury AeroSpace.
Developed Annual Strategic Sales and Marketing Plans; Lead Coordinator on all Product Marketing Plans
Prepared sales, distribution, trends, analysis, and forecast schedules for corporate presentations
Collaborated with Aerospace Engineering (business unit) to develop a corporate-wide part numbering system
Developed and created new product marketing campaigns, and product branding strategies
Developed effective marketing tools for capturing potential direct and indirect sales channels
Worked with GM/Product Dev. Dir., Supply Chain Mgmt., and Production to align product pricing goals
Orchestrated a consistent strategic approach through various marketing channels (B2B, B2C, C2C) and public
relation campaigns (press releases, media buying, advertising, trade shows, web-based media campaigns, etc.)
Directed creative production in accordance with strict policies set by the FAA, and ISO 9001 guidelines
Planed and lead ECI’s 60 Year Anniversary weekend celebration for over 600 attendees from all over the world
Participated in on-site TMAC Lean Manufacturing; then implemented it into the Marketing office procedures
2. Christy Nichols Quinn
210-279-0403 • christy@q2promotions.com
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Independent Grant Writer Grant Writing Associate March 2000 – June 2002
Met with new clients to establish project goals in order to prepare a cohesive plan and successful proposal
Researched, composed, and submitted fundraising proposals for nonprofit organizations and private foundations
McNay Art Museum Development Department Associate July 1999 – Feb 2000
Assisted Grant Writer with fundraising proposals/submissions to nonprofit organizations and private foundations
Supported Development Dir. and Committee on all fundraising and developmental aspects of the museum
Implemented highly effective promotional membership campaigns with Membership Coordinator
Blue Star Art Space Office/Program Manager May 1998 – July 1999
Executive Director’s Assistant Oct 1997 – May 1998
Project Coordinator Assistant July 1995 – Oct 1997
Managed operational requirements and annual programmatic needs with Exec. Director & Board of Dir.
Project research and processed grant proposals and final reports for local and national funding sources.
Coordinated management execution of annual budget, educational programs, exhibitions, and special events
Executed and distributed press and public information packets for national exposure
Responsible as event project coordinator for vendors, sponsors, media and volunteers.
SKILLS & STRENGTHS
Product Life Cycle Planning Analytical & Detail Oriented Strong Leadership Skills
Product Line Management Budget Manager and Metrics Analyst Project Planner/Event Coordinator
Product Branding Track & Analyze Mkt Campaigns Effective Organizational Abilities
Product Research & Pricing Lead Mfg & 5S Office Implementation Self-motivated, self-starter
Computer Skills: Advanced+ in all MS Office through Windows 10 platform; Adobe Creative Suite; Web-based
systems (CRM & HTML code); Quicken, QuickBooks; various ERP systems
EDUCATION
Churchill High School, 1991
University of Texas at San Antonio, Bachelor’s Degree, 1996
HONORS: Dean’s Award for Academic Achievement, UTSA, 1995; Honor Roll, UTSA, 1996