Seeking a challenging, responsible, and rewarding career where I can utilize my areas of expertise in training, business management, event management, promotions,marketing, organization, planning and communication.

1. MARIA S. BUNN
609 Barbour St.
Clayton, NC 27520
919-880-2936
msbunn81@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Seeking a challenging, responsible, and rewarding career where I can utilize my areas of expertise in training,
business management, event management, promotions, marketing, organization, planning and
communication.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
THE FLIPSIDE RESTAURANT & PUB (April 2015-Present)
Owner / Operator
 Developed a process for ordering
 Payroll and data entry in Quick Books
 Developed and implemented Employee of the Month program
 Developed a process to advertise and recruit staff members
 Responsible for completion of all new employee files
 Training of new staff
 Developed company handbook
 Developed a marketing campaign to include radio advertising and website
 Developed a process for booking entertainment
 Post daily promotions on face book page
 Expanded business to include local Tap Room
 Plan, organize and hold monthly staff meetings
PREMIER DESIGNS HIGH FASHION JEWELRY (February 2008-Present)
Independent Consultant
 Independently responsible for building my own successful business through building relationships
 Developed a process to secure clients
 Developed a process to ensure consistent customer service
 Recruit other associates
 Train other associates on how to start their own successful business
 Ensure other associates know how to provide excellent customer service, ethics of company,
policies and procedures
CO-OPTIONS BRAND MARKETING (August 2007-January 2012)
Brand Activation Manager
 Worked with major brands such as, Hefty, Kraft and Sara Lee to promote consumer brand
awareness through coupon advertising.
 Increased company revenue through relationship building, lead generation and follow
through.

2. THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR (August 2006-July 2007)
Sponsorship Coordinator
Sponsorship Coordinator for North Carolina State Fair. Developed a Sponsorship program that would
increase revenue for the North Carolina State Fair
 Developed leads, sponsorship packages, and proposals to prospective sponsors
 Worked with other departments to make sure sponsors receive all benefits
 Communications to sponsor’s prior to and after the event
 Coordinated all contracts, certificate of insurance, exhibit space, and sponsor amenities.
THE NEWS & OBSERVER (August 99-July 2006)
Co-op Coordinator for Display Advertising Department, Special Events Coordinator for Display
Advertising Department
 Worked with 35 sales representatives and their various accounts to uncover advertising dollars with
manufactures and distributors.
 Managed all aspects of all Special Events, and Tradeshows for the Display Advertising Department
 Worked across various departments to develop sponsorship packages for Bridal Show, Personal
Finance Conference, In-Water Boat Show and Travel Show
 Raleigh Chamber Membership Drive Team. Worked with The News & Observer Team
to sell Chamber memberships and sponsorships for the Raleigh Chamber
VOLUNTEER WORK
 Harbor, Inc- Domestic Violence Volunteer
 Church of Good Sheppard - Soup Kitchen
 Founding member of Clayton Women In Networking
 Clayton Chamber of Commerce - Annual Harvest Festival, Christmas Tree Lighting events
HONORS & AWARDS
 News & Observer – Display Advertising Award of Excellence for support of Sales Team
 Premier Designs Jewelry – Founders Club (Top 10% of Sales Force) – 2008-20015