Cynthia R. Cole has over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and management in both the profit and nonprofit sectors. She has a proven track record of increasing sales and membership through strategic marketing campaigns. Her skills include public relations, media relations, graphic design, and website development. She is proficient in various software programs and knowledgeable about social media platforms.

1. Cynthia R. Cole
(423)619-9814
ccrider1965@gmail.com
Summary
More than twenty extensive year’s professional level experience as a motivated leader of broad based, general
business experience in rapid paced,profit and non-profit environments. Consistently recognized as highly
motivated, persuasive, organized, articulate as either an individual contributor or team leader. My career journey
began as executive assistant to president and senior level executives in the medical and manufacturing industry at
which time it evolved at the corporate level in the sales, public relations, community relations, marketing
communications and management arena for non-profit, real estate,education, manufacturing and logistics arena.
Experience in managing staff, developing multiple marketing, communications and government strategies for both
industry and non-profit. Developed branding and website development for new start-up division in manufacturing.
Spearheaded new profitable marketing plans both with profit and non-profit.
Excellent written, interpersonal, oral, professional communication and presentation skills. Includes media relations,
government relations, public speaking environments, patent and trademark research. Ability to manage multiple
daily long-term and short-term deadlines while paying attention to detail.
Realtor Keller Williams Realty Chattanooga,TN
2003 – 2013
Generate sales through referrals,agency leads, marketing ads, client visits, mailings
Increased sales by $1M per year with broad based driven marketing aides, referrals,social media, print advertising
Developed conceptual and content driven collateral
Prepared market research, marketing campaigns, market competition and market analysis for clients
Created solutions oriented campaign themes and timelines to ensure clients received the best customer experience,
price and marketing in order to achieve their goals
Designed special marketing packages and proposals for advertising strategies for specific needs
Increased business by over $1 M in sales very year and closed 98% of all transactions
President WalkerCounty Chamber Rock Spring, GA
2000 – 2003
Increased membership by over 25% by strategic marketing campaigns, new member benefits
Developed record-high marketing campaigns and fundraising events, new benefit programs
Represented county and chamber at events, media engagements, legislative meetings, fundraising campaigns
Promoted both on local, regional and state levels
Managed annual operating budget, profit and loss statements,financial statements
Produced press releases that showcased community, chamber benefits and local businesses
Responsible for all human resource functions including adhering to laws, payroll, benefits and staff
Published articles for chamber on a local and regional print media level
Managed all aspects of events, trade shows, job fairs and fundraising

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ManagerCommunity Relations SI Corporation Chattanooga,TN
1996 – 2000
Developed and managed annual operating budget, departmental forecast,reports and inventory
Organized and served as media contact for all events, trade shows, job fairs and legislative forums
Assisted with content and layout of Annual Reports
Public Relations point of contact
Liaison for local and regional non-profits and corporations and served on boards in region
Assisted Human Resources on company issues, training and organizing employee events
Sales Administrator
Managed logistics with freight forwarder companies, distributors, sales, customs
Performed market and competitor research analysis
Produced media kits and press releases and assisted with brand development
Developed and launched integrated, multi-channel print, catalog, web and direct marketing campaigns for new
product development
Created,launched and hosted new product website
Registar McCallie School Chattanooga,TN
1992 – 1996
Generated reports for administrators on attendance,transcripts, grade and detention reports
Managed all student records and transcripts for current and former students
Assisted Dean of students with college prep courses, education, detention
Maintained and upgraded severalschool computer databases
Liaison between school officials, parents and alumni
Day Admissions Coordinator
Responsible for Day Admissions office operations and procedures
Processed applications and reviewed for new students
Assisted directors and financial aid officer with admission requirements
Organized all day admission events for students and parents
Managed all records,upgraded database,and assisted director as needed
Education
Dalton State College Office Management Dalton, GA
TechnicalProficiencies
Vast computer and social media knowledge platforms. Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, Access,
Powerpoint), AS400, Photoshop, Quark Express,Adobe Illustrator, Peachtree,QuickBooks, ACT, CRM Software
(Salesforce,Zoho).