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Marketing Coordinator

lsinnwell — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:36:31 +0000

Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects, one of the largest, oldest and most prestigious Architectural firms in Northern California, seeks a creative and imaginative marketing coordinator to head our proposal-writing and procurement functions, bringing our marketing into the 21st century. This is a broad opportunity for a well-organized, self-starting professional – we reward creative input and innovative thinking.
Job Description
The marketing coordinator will touch all aspects of our visual and graphic communication with prospective clients. Over the past five years we have developed a set of cohesive and coordinated graphic tools for timely and effective marketing. There is always room for improvement, and all input and suggestions are welcomed; this is an open and creative environment. Marketing tasks include the following:

Write and produce proposals – working directly with our Marketing Principal, create, edit, collate and publish technical responses to RFP’s, SOQ’s and RFQ’s for a range of public and private sector prospective clients. Knowledge and understanding of Federal SF330 forms is a plus, as is prior experience in preparing similar competitive responses.
Produce one-off company brochures – similar to proposals, develop and maintain library of graphic components for company brochures (resumes, project descriptions, work plans, etc) that can be quickly edited, collated and printed for targeted promotional brochures; 20-100 pages, full color
Targeted marketing research and investigation – daily search via targeted web sites, search engines and professional services for project opportunities for the firm, as well as consultant teaming opportunities.

Additional responsibilities may include:

Design & production of periodic targeted mailers (primarily postcard)
Desktop publishing & web-based publishing
Design & layout for Powerpoint & related visual presentations
Manage photo library – database, photoshop editing, etc.
Work closely with Marketing Principal, Graphic Designer and Communications Director
Project management of all written proposal responses – moderately technical documents within very tight deadlines, requiring coordination with multiple consulting team members.

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, focus in communications, journalism, graphic design
2-3 years work experience in marketing-related professional work
Strong proficiency with Adobe Suite graphic programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat)
Strong skills with desktop publishing –various platforms (principally PC based)
HTML editing, web maintenance and Flash experience a plus
Excellent verbal, written & graphic communication skills
Must be organized, self-starting, detail-oriented & skilled at creative problem-solving
Motivated and goal-oriented

Compensation

Full-time position, on-site; open to discussing contract work, flexible hours, etc.
Compensation commensurate with skills and experience
Medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
Paid vacation & holidays

Please contact John C. Webre at jwebre@db-arch.com or fax resume to (916) 453-1236
D & B is an equal opportunity employer committed to creative and workplace diversity

Webinar-Create Success with Effective Proposals

lsinnwell — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:52:38 +0000

Title: Webinar-Create Success with Effective Proposals
Location: Nolte
Date: 2009-11-12

What are your needs?

Christine Kenney — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:02:06 +0000

As I get to the midpoint of my term we are faced with a new challenge: how to provide you with what you need in this changing economy and market. As things turn uncertain we need to remember the benefits of staying involved. It provides you with an avenue to stay connected to your peers, keeps you in touch with opportunities and issues, and helps advance your education.

What are your needs? Let me know….

Goal Setting

Christine Kenney — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:26:56 +0000

We would be much more effective setting a few small goals that will lead us to the one main goal. Not only would we finally accomplish what we set out to do, we would feel great about all our accomplishments along the way.

What goals will you set throughout the year?

What will you reach for?

Christine Kenney — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:31:35 +0000

We can have whatever we want; we just need to know what we want and then do everything we can to achieve it. There will be bumps in the road, and we may fall occasionally, but we will get to where we want to be because we keep reaching for it.

What will you reach for? Leave me a note.

What would you do if you knew you would not fail?

Christine Kenney — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:19:55 +0000

In the spirit of keeping enthusiasm alive and not being afraid, this year, I’ve decided to work on the things that I am afraid to do. So I started a list. Now, I might not get them all accomplished, but when you ask me in a year how I did, I’m going to be able to tell you I put in the effort. So, my list includes learning to play the guitar, helping to develop a Regional SMPS Conference, learning to speak Spanish, and taking some time to chill out and relax.

What would you do if you knew you would not fail?

Great Location!

Maureen Marcotte — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:42:19 +0000

The SMPS monthly luncheons are held at The Grand Ballroom located at 629 J Street (across the street from the Downtown Plaza). It is a large, beautiful facility which provides plenty of room to network as well as delicious meals.

Convenient parking is available in the Downtown Plaza East parking facility located across the street.

How can you be more Audacious

Christine Kenney — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:44:45 +0000

According to Keith Ferrazzi, a speaker at National Conference in 2006 and author of Never Eat Alone, there are five things you can do to be more audacious: find a role model, learn to speak, get involved, get therapy, and just do it.

How do you respond to these five items?