Charles B. Francis III
575 W. Madison Street, Unit 02-2004 ~ Chicago, IL 60661 ~ 630.946.4420
[email protected]
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Key strengths in project management, digital/social media marketing, sales, and strong client relationship management.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

On The Grind Management                                                                                                                 January 2016 – Present
Marketing/Event Manager                                                                                                                                 Chicago, IL

§  Successfully plan and oversee events in order to produce satisfying results for clients.
§  Helped develop and execute marketing strategies, which resulted in a major label deal with Atlantic Records.
§  Develop creative content with Adobe software for advertisement, digital promotions, and direct marketing including; (bios, proposals, flyers, press kits) in order to increase sales and brand recognition.
§  Created social media ads on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify; resulting in a 20% increase of subscribers.

Schlesinger Group                                                                                                                 March – September 2018
Associate Project Manager                                                                                                                                Chicago, IL

§  Successfully managed and oversaw multiple projects concurrently for Fortune 500 clients providing them with qualitative and quantitative market research data and studies.
§  Developed solid relationships with clients by delivering excellent customer service, satisfying each client’s unique needs and offering creative solutions to complex challenges when presented.
§  Accountable for all aspects of assigned projects from kickoff meetings to daily client briefings.

‘Stache media/RED Distribution, a division of Sony Music                             September 2015 – September 2016
‘Stache Lifestyle Representative (Intern)                                                                                                           New York, NY

Composed detailed reports of all events attended for management to review.
Utilized Adobe software when coordinating promotions and digital media marketing for clients.
Persuaded 100 companies and venues to allow promotions in order to boost brand awareness for 50 clients.

Triple C Management (Create/Collaborate/Cultivate)                                                            January 2013 – January 2016
Independent Marketing Associate                                                                                                                 Chicago, IL

§ Worked on campaigns promoting 2 major label clients of Universal Music Group.
§ Designed, organized, and implemented marketing campaigns on behalf of Capitol Records.
§ Handled the website, weekly bookings, special events, and social media content for The Elbo Room.

OTHER BUSINESS RELATED EXPERIENCE

Byline Bank (f/k/a Chicago Community Bank)                                                                           July 2014 – January 2015
IT Data Analyst: Tested/installed new software systems; troubleshooting and problem solving.                         Chicago, IL

Jimmy John’s, Inc.                                                                                                                       April 2012 – January 2014
Assistant Manager: Managed and trained employees; customer sales.                                                                  Chicago, IL

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, with a concentration in Business Management
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL (May 2015)

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in PC/Mac Computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop)
Proficient in using web browsers: Firefox, Safari, Chrome