Jake Carr

Dwight, IL, USA
• Creative thinker with the ability to design and implement effective marketing programs
• Ability to coordinated action plans and drive projects to completion
• Talent for developing relationships with internal and external customers
• Experienced photographer and advanced adobe photoshop user
• Proficient in business technology tools including Adobe Design Products and Microsoft Office Products.

Work Experience

Crane Composites, Inc.

Marketing Specialist

Responsible for the implementation and development of marketing strategies for the building products division.
• Design and implement printed marketing materials, presentations and advertising campaigns
• Created marketing graphics and photography for web and printed materials
• Coordinated efforts to create video content and social media content to support marketing efforts
• Prepare, monitor and manage marketing budget
• Active member of the Building Products Strategic Business Team
May 2008 - Joliet, Illinois, United States

J7 Images

Photographer | Designer | Owner

It's more than a photograph, it's your IMAGE...

Photographer, Designer and Owner of J7 Images. J7 images we focuses on more than photography. We combine our on-site photography with post production, creative editing to provide a final image that captures your moments. It is traditional photography with a twist, as we often find the unexpected or unplanned moments are where we capture the true image that you will cherish for a lifetime. We have an "on-location" approach to photography. We come to you, photograph your family, your events, your world.
July 2011 - Dwight, Illinois, United States

Windy City Thunderbolts Professional Baseball

Director of Marketing

Responsible for the design and implementation of printed marketing materials as well as sales for a minor league baseball team.
• Design and implement marketing materials (i.e. 48 page program, newspaper advertisements, signage and more)
• Responsible for coordinating all signage, including printing and installation, in the ballpark
• Consulted and designed outfield and concourse signs for various sponsors
• Responsible for the majority of group sales and a portion of the corporate sales
• Updated and developed web elements including articles and graphics
January 2007 - September 2007 Crestwood, Illinois, United States

Keystone Event Staffing

Account Executive

Responsible for business development, marketing and account management for a growing event staffing company. Clients include
minor league baseball teams, major motorsports facilities, arenas, college athletics and marketing agencies.
• Solely responsible for business development and marketing efforts
• Created, developed and designed all marketing campaigns and materials including original web site
• Cultivated relationships with sports industry professionals and maintained strong networks
• Recruited, hired, trained and managed on-site project managers, and personnel for event staffing projects
• Prepared and executed customer service training sessions and orientation programs
May 2004 - January 2007 St Louis, Missouri, United States

Education

University Of Missouri - Columbia

B.S. Parks, Recreation & Tourism

August 1994 - December 1998 Columbia, Missouri, United States