Tegan James
Tegan James

Tegan James
Edison, NJ 08837 |------------ | ------------ |@TeganJamesArt

Objective
Highly motivated digital marketing manager with a diverse set of skills in the creative field seeks a full-time digital marketing/social media/admin position in an art gallery or creative environment.

Experience
DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER | PRIVATE
DECEMBER 2017 TO JULY 2020
· Train and manage a small team of marketing interns, including an international student intern
· Plan and manage marketing campaigns that promote the company’s brand, products and services
· Search Engine Optimization, Content Management
· Strong focus on organic marketing
· Analyze metrics, identify trends utilizing software and programs including SpyFu, SemRush, Lucky Orange, Google Analytics, Screaming Spider
· Responsible for tradeshow events including research, registration, budget, marketing material design, attend/vend and follow-up.
· Responsible for updating and maintaining company’s social media outlets

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER & ARTIST/INSTRUCTOR | PINOT’S PALETTE
OCTOBER 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 2020
· Manage social media outlets (post calendar of events; post photos of parties and guests; write blogs)
· Instruct paint classes as needed for all ages and skill levels

FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGN, PRODUCTION & MARKETING FOR PRINT/WEB PUBLISHING
OCTOBER 2007 TO PRESENT
· Created a digital presence/platform featuring artists within a diverse community
· Designed layouts, graphics and print production for yearbooks and magazines
· Proofread pages and layouts; troubleshot digital files
· Contributed articles; reviewed and edited submissions and stories in collaboration with senior editorial staff
· Maintained and updated weekly events calendar serving Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties

Education
Fine Arts – Visual (Associates) | September 2017 to May 2019 | Middlesex County College, Edison NJ
Graphic Design (Certificate) | September 2007 to May 2009 | Anthem Institute, North Brunswick NJ
Office Automation & Computer Programming (Certificate) | September 1996 to May 1998 | Cittone Institute, Edison NJ

Skills & Abilities
· Intuitive, Creative, Self-Starter, Curious, Balanced
· Excellent organizational and communication skills
· Sense of Humor
· Excellent customer service
· Product photography
· Event planning and hosting
· Multitasking abilities
· Adobe Creative Suite; Microsoft Office
· Able to successfully work from home, office setting or both

Computer & Software Skills
· Advanced Adobe Photoshop
· Familiar with InDesign
· Type 60-80 WPM
· Microsoft Office
· Marketing Tools
· Screaming Frog
· LuckyOrange
· CyberDuck (File Transfer)
· BigCommerce Analytics
· StatCounter
· MailChimp
· Canva
· Rivet Works
· PicReel … and more

Community Volunteer
Locals Art Space Gallery (Asbury Park, NJ) – member artist; help promote the gallery online, curate and hang shows (virtual and in-person), help set up and promote art/music fundraiser events, and help keep track of memberships.
Other community volunteer work includes including feeding the homeless; transporting dogs to foster homes; planning committee/outreach for music and arts festivals; volunteer for local community theatre; set up safe spaces at concerts for people in recovery from addiction; advocate for LGBTQ community.