Christine Dickhans
1313 Williams Street Apt 101  *  Denver, CO  *  80218
  *  724.799.5157 

SUMMARY
A dedicated results-oriented marketing professional capable of managing multiple
projects and individuals in a fast-paced, high pressure environment. Six years
experience developing and coordinating marketing programs for both a Fortune 500
company and a non-profit organization. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Up with People, Denver, CO, July 2007 - April 2009
Tour Manager  *  USA 
 *  Successfully managed 5 US tours with 44 cities 
 *  Responsible for the planning, organization and execution of the tour in
region
 *  Presented the tour/tour results to Senior Management every 6 months
 *  Identified, created and lead over 220 community impact projects 
 *  Identified and continually trained, developed, and supervised 12 Field
Managers and Tour Coordinator
 *  Developed/Executed a training plan for Field Mangers and student interns
 *  Supervised all administrative issues such as sponsor/media contracts,
letters of agreement, planning profiles, travel reports and expenses for each
city
 *  Developed/Implemented/Evaluated traditional marketing/online marketing
campaigns & media plans for each tour city 
 *  Designed print/electronic marketing collateral that is used worldwide
 *  Created ads for local newspapers/TV station 
 *  Maintained company website content
 *  Managed/Administered external surveys
Achievement: Managed a yearly department budget of $1.2 million; saved $110,000
in 2 years through donations/innovative spending

Up with People, Dallas TX, Venice, FL, Bangkok, Thailand, January 2007 - July
2007
Field Marketing and Operations Manager
 *  Secured necessary logistics for assigned cities including: promotion,
facilities, meals, transportation, host families, community impact, regional
learning, and admissions opportunities for a cast of 107 students
 *  Sustained positive sponsor/media relations and ensured all
agreements/expectations were fulfilled
 *  Developed/Implemented innovative marketing and promotions strategies
 *  Wrote press releases/marketing collateral
 *  Created ads for local newspapers/TV station
 *  Created/Maintained relationships with outside constituencies, including
sponsor, beneficiaries, host families, prospective participants, and donors
Achievement: Team leader for Up with People  's 1st ever visit to Bangkok
Thailand in 40 year history 

Ryerson, Ambridge, PA, September 2005 - June 2006
Administrative Assistant
 *  Provided administrative/secretarial support for various
departments/divisions such as answering telephones and assisting visitors 
 *  Scheduled and coordinated meetings, interviews, appointments, events and
other similar activities for supervisors, which also included travel and lodging
arrangements 
 *  Responsible for time sheets, invoicing, A/P, A/R, and assisted with other
accounting tasks
 *  Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets and Power-Point Presentations
Achievement: Upgraded all office filing system

Lone Star Steakhouse, Robinson Town Center, PA, September 2005 - June 2006
Server/Trainer
 *  Utilized customer service skills to insure that patrons of the restaurant
enjoy their eating experience. 
Achievement: Awarded Lone Star Steakhouse Employee of the Quarter Oct.  *  Dec.
2005 

Hanes - Sara Lee Sportswear, Winston-Salem, NC, May 2002 - July 2005
Visual Merchandising/Marketing Assistant
 *  Project Manager for Hanes  *  Apprentice Promotion / Wal-Mart Trade Show in
KC and Dallas 
 *  Oversaw the planning, tracking and accuracy of promotional materials/ point
of purchase displays for the Hanes T-shirt brands
 *  Designed packaging/promotion materials for the Hanes brand re-launch in
spring 2005
 *  Designed/Drew planograms /sell-in materials for packing and display
purposes
 *  Designed/Proofed artwork and approved pricing and printing of corrugate
pallets for merchandising purposes
 *  Implemented online database for real time information on promotions across
multifunctional departments
 *  Demonstrated leadership capabilities, by facilitating various meetings
involving Marketing, Merchandising, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service,
Distribution, and Product Development
 *  On-site Manager for photo shoots and video productions. Effectively picked
photography that gave emphasis to the best features of the Hanes Brand
Achievement: Oversaw a $3 million yearly budget for promotional materials and
saved $60,000 over 2 years, by bringing changes to designs in-house 

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2002
Double Major: Marketing and Management
Minor: Advertising
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
 
Student Participant - Up with People, July - December 2006 
Global education program focused on leadership and community service 
 
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Publisher, SAS, SPSS, Adobe Illustrator,
Photoshop, Acrobat, Quicken, Webpage Design, HTML, Outlook

CORE COMPETENCIES
* Marketing, Product & Project Management
* Trade & Consumer Promotions / Merchandising 
* Marketing & Business Strategy Planning
* Special Events Management / Public Relations
* Brand Development, Launch & Management 
* Product Positioning & Placement
* Competitive Market Research & Analysis
* Team Leadership / Training / Supervision