Sage Dillon – Resume

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• develop compelling messages and eye-catching visuals for effective communications
• deliver engaging collateral, intriguing press releases, informative newsletters and concise web content
• juggle many projects and ensure they are handled in order of importance, even as priorities shift
• understand the importance of developing close professional relationships with stakeholders
• proactively assess challenges and implement creative solutions to advance goals
• bring exceptional organization and efficiency to project management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Director – Marketing & Communications
Professional Beauty Association (Scottsdale, AZ)
April 2003 – October 2007

• oversaw all facets of marketing and communications for national non-profit trade association, its major trade shows and related programs
• managed three-person creative team and tracked priorities in a complicated production schedule
• wrote or edited all collateral, maintaining consistent voice and quality standards
• handled media relations, press releases and media buying
• developed and administered budgets
• performed in a cross-functional team environment
• worked closely with board of directors and volunteer committees

Assistant Account Manager
Gauger + Santy (Phoenix, AZ)
September 2002 – March 2003

• worked with clients to define brand strategies and develop marketing campaigns
• researched and wrote creative briefs to inform client project development
• wrote and edited press releases, print advertisements and collateral

Senior Producer – usnews.com
U.S. New & World Report (Washington, DC)
October 1998 – June 2001

• wrote, edited and organized website content and weekly e-newsletter
• coded and coordinated implementation of site-wide redesign
• 2001 National Magazine Award – Best Website

EDUCATION

Smith College (Northampton, MA)
BA 1997 – French Language & Literature
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• strong copyediting and proofreading skills
• computer literate: MS Office; InDesign; Photoshop; database programs; HTML