JESSICA R. CHIASSON
829 Arrowhead Dr. Jefferson, CO 80456  [Send email to request phone number] 36.7085
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EDUCATION
Nicholls State University
Bachelor of Arts
Thibodaux, LA
May 2002
*Academic Major in Mass Communication
*Concentration: Journalism

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Rocky Mt. Consulting
President
Jefferson, CO
12/2007-Present
Marketing services include; marketing plans, advertising, brochures and website
development. Liaison with business associations, development of internet
marketing strategy and plan development, lead generation, sales and marketing
campaign development, offer brand marketing, promotional marketing and event
marketing solutions, provide unique cross-promotional strategies and product
launch promotions and develop promotional and marketing events.

Quantum Events
Independent Contractor 
Houston, TX & Jefferson, CO
5/2007-5/2008
Work with several nationwide non-profit and corporate organizations, such as
DARE America, Child Protection Education of America, Jimmy-Ryce Bloodhound
Program and The Marines Toys for Tots along with various children’s hospitals to
develop communication and marketing strategies for fund raising events.

Emerald Concepts Inc.
Marketing Director of Events
Houston, TX
5/2007-5/ 2008
Responsible for planning all of the promotions for the office, maintaining the
relationships with each manager and solving any problems that occur while the
events are scheduled and taking place, manage the territory of the office and see
that the events are scheduled in an appropriate rotation, so that the territory
is not being over worked. Liaison with local business owners, event coordinators
and business associations, develop business contacts, and maintain current
business accounts through visits to on-site marketing events, and oversee all
marketing representatives.

NewPoint Energy Solutions
Marketing Manager
Houston, TX 
1/2007- 4/ 2007
Responsibilities consist of assisting in the execution of the 2007 NewPoint
Marketing plan and supporting the channel marketing activities.  Work with all
agencies to develop the company’s websites along with developing all marketing
and advertising materials, ads, and radio spots. Create graphic s and logos for
NewPoint and its sister companies. Manage the NewPoint budget along with matching
all media and agency budgets for all companies. Approve and sign off on all media
and print invoices. Assist in the development of the customer service center.

Hank Aaron Automotive Group
Director of Advertising and Marketing
Atlanta, GA
7/ 2005-12/ 2006
Handle all media buying for BMW, Mini, Jaguar, Land Rover, Toyota, Scion, Honda,
and Hyundai, direct promotional programs, develop the firm’s marketing strategy,
design adds and take part in print production with the ad agency, direct
publicity programs, evaluate advertising and promotion programs, design ads and
schedules for spot times, negotiate all advertising contracts, handle meetings
with all vendors, write press releases for media spot times, sign up
sponsorships, promote dealerships with newspaper ads, billboards, and cable, keep
each location within the budget, assemble monthly events, observe social,
economic, and political trends.

Beaver Productions
Event and Promotions Manager
New Orleans, LA
6/ 2004-7/ 2005
Revise and construct necessary changes to all building and band contracts,
negotiate annual radio and cable rates, direct promotional programs that coalesce
advertising with purchase incentives, marketing strategies, market analysis
trends, acquire production numbers prior to all shows, and obtain press
releases.

Linens N Things (LNT)
Marketing Manager
Missouri
5/ 2001-6/ 2004
Duties include: Partner with vendors, buyers, and functional area experts in
establishing and maintaining marketing and guest services support. Negotiate and
conclude contracts. Institute departmental merchandising plans and direction.
Develop compelling seasonal presentation and essential focus. Develop online
campaigns; synchronize samples for customer evaluation, and development of
promotional plan creations.

Ramada
Event Planner
New Orleans, LA
1/1998-5/2001
Responsible for managing and organizing all national and regional events. Create
and maintain meeting agendas, including meeting room sets, food and beverage
planning, audio-visual management, VIPs and staffing. Manage attendee
registrations and room block management. Secure and manage exhibit hall and
sponsorship opportunities/events. Responsible for all aspects of planning
meetings, trade shows and special events as well as accommodations and any
associated contract negotiations and bill evaluations.