The document is a resume and cover letter from Denice Shuty, a marketing and public relations professional with over 10 years of experience in the architecture, engineering, construction (A/E/C) industry. She is seeking a mid/senior level marketing or PR position and has expertise in areas like email marketing, social media, writing, photography, and public relations. Her experience includes positions at Conservation Design Forum, ArchiBusiness Marketing, and other firms.
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Award-winning Publicist/Marketer
10+ Years A/E/C Experience
Agency Trained
Versed in Multiple Markets and Sustainability
Published Writer/Interviewer, Art/Photography
Director, Online/Offline Content Manager, Data
Analyst
Event Manager and Emcee
Summary
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A bit about me…
I’m a Chicago-based*
PR/Marketing professional seeking
a mid/senior level position with
an A/E/C firm or brand.
I went to
school here
I live hereI was born
here
* Open to relocating
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LEADERSHIP
U.S. Green Building Council-Illinois – GreenBuilt Home Tour Committee Member 2014
Chicago Gateway Green – Green Tie Ball and Gaming for Green events volunteer 2011-
2014; Associate Board 2015
Hidden Glen Condominium Association – President 2009-2012
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association – Public Relations Committee Chair 2010-2013
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago – Key Awards judge 2007, 2008
Preparation
EDUCATION
San Diego State University – San Diego, CA: Television and Film
Triton College – River Grove, IL: Journalism
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Work Experience
My transition from media
production and events to the
A/E/C industry
Conservation Design Forum
Marketing/PR Manager
ArchiBusiness Marketing/Modern Marketing Partners
Marketing/PR Consultant, Practitioner
Heynssens + Grassman
Marketing/PR, Design, Sales
Source4Design
Design, Sales, Project Management
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Current Position
I lead the strategy, planning, and
execution of marketing and public
relations initiatives for a leading
multidisciplinary firm with offices in
Illinois and Michigan.
CONSERVATION
DESIGN FORUM
Marketing/PR Manager
Civil/Water Resources
Engineering
Sustainable Urbanism
Landscape Architecture
Planning
Ecosystem Sciences
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Reports directly to
principals
Seek out speaking
opportunities; pitch stories to
media; co-promote project
partners; train staff on social
media engagement.
Publicity
Align marketing/PR with
B/D; research market
conditions; do competitive
analysis; prioritize
programs.
Strategy & Planning
Develop annual budget;
communicate
needs/expectations to
vendors; make purchasing
decisions.
Budget & Vendors
Produce internal editorial
calendar, email marketing
campaigns; social media posts;
update print/digital collaterals.
Calendar & Projects
Assign and evaluate
projects; provide training
and mentoring.
Manage Marketing
Coordinator
Write/edit copy for print &
digital; develop messaging;
guide use of branding
elements; direct photography.
Creative Lead
Responsibilities
Marketing/PR
Manager
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Areas of Expertise
Email Marketing Social Media Management Brochures and Project Profiles
Awards Submissions
Project Photography
Press ReleasesMedia RelationsResumes/Bios Blogging
Web Analytics
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A variety of work samples representing my skills in
writing/content development, art/site photography direction
and PR. Samples include recent projects with Conservation
Design Forum, past marketing/PR agency projects, as well
as others.
Work Samples