Leon Basin

Location
san jose, CA (US)
Work Category
Marketing
Interests
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References, Ways to stay in touch

About Me

Dedicated and motivated professional with five years work history; versed in sales, marketing communications, technical and business writing, copy writing and advertising, including writing blogs, web site material and non-fiction material. Supports’ marketing plans and initiates innovative ideas; utilizes communication and marketing tools and implements plans and strategies with results of increasing company revenue and profits. Also developed own freelance writing business providing services in technical writing, advertising and web site development.

Experience additionally includes conducting product presentations, sales generation, data analysis, administrative support, customer service, training reps and personnel, web site development, writing material for newsletters and sales / marketing letters, developing brand awareness and product advertising. Communicates and presents well including fluency in three languages, English, Ukrainian and Russian. Possess strong public speaking and presentation skills, and negotiating skills. Also strong ability to research and analyze data.

Provides high energy, enthusiasm and leadership; drives and executes plans into action and achieves goals. Supports a team effort well; uses good judgment while working independently.

Computer skills include Dream Weaver, Front Page, Flash 5, Adobe Premier Suite CS2, Smart FTP Client, Word Perfect, Lotus Office, Microsoft Office 2008, MS Publishers, MSVisio, Open Office 3.0, Corel Draw, Bookkeeping Pro, ILife 2008, Luna, IWorks 2008, ACT for Windows.

My Writing Samples: http://www.leonbasin.net

Work Experience

  • Jan 2007 - present
    san jose, CA (US)
    Sales Associate/Merchandising Rep
    Campaigners
    Launch and promote products at major technical retailers, such as Fry’s Electronics and generate high volume sales.

    Utilize excellent communication and presentation skills.

    Create merchandising displays, including POP materials, demo units, banners and other collateral to increase sales.

    Build relationships with store personnel and all levels of management.

    Train personnel on products and sales techniques; also coach and train territory representatives on sales and marketing strategies.

    Track and report competitive marketing data for the territory.
  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
    san jose, CA (US)
    Marketing Associate/Administrative Support/Contributing Writer
    RoseCart
    Supported the marketing manager in multiple tasks directed toward increasing company sales; this included creating and writing blogs for Internet advertising, which resulted in a 5% increase in profits. Also assisted in new web design development.

    Ran marketing meetings and developed a plan to increase sales by 3%.

    Wrote articles for the company’s newsletters as well as wrote sales letters to market business.

    Developed Internet Marketing campaigns that brought in 7% profit for the company.

    Supported company goals and endeavors creating a positive working rapport with others.
  • Mar 2008 - Nov 2008
    evergreen, CA (US)
    Marketing Assistant / Administrative
    SCORE!
    Worked with the marketing manager in the preparation and execution of grassroots marketing events for the center and within the community.

    Provided outstanding service to current and prospective members.

    Supported team by creating a positive and supportive environment.

    Planned weekly events using the phone, Internet and other marketing communication tools.

    Performed data entry, ordered supplies, tracked leads and member’s data; organized office and filed documentation.

    Led Poetry Seminars and Workshops for 3rd to 8th graders.

Education

  • 2009 - present
    License - Technical Writing Certificate
    De Anza College
    Technical Writing Certificate
  • 2007 - 2008
    License - Communication Certificate
    De Anza College
    Marketing Management Certificate
  • 2006 - 2008
    Associate's - Business Administration/Marketing/Computer Information Systems
    De Anza
    Associates (AA) – Business and Computer Information Systems
  • 2004 - 2005
    License - Speech Communications
    De Anza College
    Speech Communication Certificate