

Anna Magner
PURDUE UNIVERSITY ALUMNA
Advertising & Marketing Manager, Creative Designer
Phone:
+1 260-255-8855
Email:
Hometown:
Fort Wayne, IN
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Hi, I'm Anna
Consumer-oriented, passionate about marketing, and holds strong storytelling abilities
Advertising and Marketing professional with five years of experience in management, designing, advertising, marketing, and sales for various industries. Instrumental in effective social media and marketing strategies to improve brand awareness and enhance sales volume. History of adaptability and deep-rooted understanding of design, market trends, and end-user needs as well as the assessed opportunity growth.
WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE

Merchandise Design
& Sales
Designed graphics, sourced and ordered products, and fulfilled more than 400 online merchandise orders in 2020 and 1,400 in 7 months of the 2021 season. Developed an efficient shipping system for online merchandise orders. Conducted market research on top sports merchandise trends to ensure successful sell-through of merchandise for Fort Wayne FC.
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Creative Copy, Writing & Proofreading

Graphic Design and Advertisement
Designed seasonal apparel and merchandise for semi-professional sports team’s fans; established the team’s first merchandise line of cohesive yet varying designs. Managed, edited, and guided student designer in the creation of 11 different game day sports programs in which 5,000 copies were printed and passed out to fans.
Designed informational flyers for Meister Cook’s trade show booth to promote their products to restaurant owners.

International Sourcing and Communications
Researched international suppliers and manufacturers to produce products from custom keychains and stickers to fan flags and sports bags. Communicated with suppliers desired quality, specs, and pricing for more than two dozen mass orders.
In addition to products, sourced custom services through Fiverr.com that included the creation of logos and stickers, product videos, product packaging, and GIFs.

Social Media Content Creator
Experienced in creating online social media content for engagement and awareness along with product promotions to increase product and ticket sales. Grew social media following by 4,000 for the local, semi-professional soccer team and collaborated with local companies for content. Experienced using Hootsuite and similar platforms.
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Digital Design
Designed Facebook ad promotion graphics for youth and adult merchandise bundles. Created daily social media graphics for posts and stories as well as Facebook and Instagram ads.
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Digital Design Portfolio Folder
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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign
Proficient in Adobe programs including photo editing in Photoshop, logo creation and branding in Illustrator, and print designing in InDesign. Contracted for two projects to design an app interface for a job application app and a rideshare app. Sourced budget-friendly free stock photos for the designs.
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Educational Video Production
Created script, filmed content and edited hands-on instructional and promotional content videos for the Meister Cook YouTube channel, resulting in significantly higher viewership and satisfaction by customers, operators, and service personnel.
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Educational Video Production

Marketing & Media Planning
Through social media post curating and management, generated 500,000 impressions and $20,000 revenue for holiday merchandise sales through Facebook ads. Worked with the marketing team to brainstorm and implement game day promotions, drink deals, merchandise sales and seasonal promotions through social media to increase attendance and shop sales.

Management & Leadership
Evaluated, hired, trained and managed more than 30 Sports Management students from local colleges and universities for game day operations in the 2021 soccer season of Fort Wayne FC.
As a Purdue University Teaching Assistant for Entrepreneurship 310, answered student questions, graded tests, and assisted the professor. Awarded Entrepreneurship Student of the Month, October 2017.
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Final Cut Pro
Promotional Production
Entered the Purdue University sponsored, "Why I Love Purdue Libraries" video competition and created a unique promotional video that featured the library's best qualities adhering to students' interests. Utilized drones and Final Cut Pro video editing software. Completed the content and voiceover for the production and was awarded first place with a $1,000 prize.
Purdue Promotional Video Production

Entrepreneurship
Inspired by the experience of working in the family business of Meister Cook, LLC., the online Amazon brand, ProNurse was born. Designed and branded ProNurse products, which generated sales of 1,000 units in the first nine months of online business. Created a niche for marketing and selling fashionable safety goggles to healthcare workers online through the Amazon platform.
Additional experience with the Etsy platform.
Amazon Storefront

General Website & Online Store Design
Created websites on Wix, Shopify, and Squarespace platforms. Starting with the vision and concept, created an online shop for a semi-professional sports team and managed all aspects, including listing photos, copy, shipping, fulfillment process and procedures, and customer service.

Multicultural Experiences
Visited various countries, including Peru, France, Germany, Italy, and Russia, and countless large cities domestically and abroad for pleasure obtaining an understanding of culture and international advertising, way of life, and other aspects that can be employed in the ever-increasing global market. Interned one summer in Amsterdam, Netherlands with an event venue and engaged in daily cold-call sales.

Non-Profit Volunteering & Event Planning
Assisted in managing and planning non-for-profit local events through Fort Wayne FC, Amani Services, and Community Harvest Food Bank.
Participated in fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through Delta Delta Delta Sorority at Purdue University.
Passionate about serving the community and bring multicultural groups of people together for a cause.
EXPERIENCE
May 2017 - July 2019
Digital Marketing Manager
ProNurse - Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Researched market sales trends for a winning product to improve, brand, design, and sell on Amazon, FBA.
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Wrote entire listing copy, designed listing images, graphic and website graphics, outsourced video editing, and registered necessary trademarks and financial documents
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Negotiated pricing with international manufacturers to maintain profit with product sourcing, improved merchandising and advertising strategies when necessary, and recorded quality inspection of each product coming through the warehouse.
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Generated sales of over 1,000 units in first nine months of active listing, and sold B2B to a dozen companies through the platform.
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Manage cash flow, campaign advertising, inventory quantities, and outgoing shipments.
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Fort Wayne FC - Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Managed complete marketing and merchandise acquisition; sourced annual merchandise products for fans driving customers to pre-purchase tickets, shop online, and attend outreach and community events.
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Sourced budget-friendly options for the gameday workforce by creating volunteer and internship opportunities. Interviewed, selected, and managed 30 Sports Management internship students for game day operations.
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Promoted large online holiday sales, various brand awareness posts, and six soccer tryouts through Facebook Ads with record attendance and merchandise sales among the league.
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Created and operated website and social media accounts, content strategies, and posting schedules through HootSuite. Designed all graphics and copywriting for social media, online shop, and website.
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Selected Achievements
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Sourced and designed custom merchandise that fulfilled over 400 online merchandise orders in 2020 and 1,400 orders in the 2021 soccer season; through social media posting, keyword ad campaigns, and local word-of-mouth marketing.
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Managed, advertised, and set up a local merchandise pop-up that generated $1,000 in revenue in three hours.
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Individually grew social media following totaling 10,000 for the local, semi-professional soccer team in two years with daily posts of player-community involvement, fan highlights, new merchandise promotions, and team updates.
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Generated 500,000 Facebook Ads impressions with $20,000 in revenue for promotional 2020 holiday merchandise.
Meister Cook - Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Develop and manage company social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Google reviews. Create social media content and publish photos and videos on company blog.
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Attend corporate meetings gaining leadership skills in setting corporate objectives and strategic initiatives.
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Film, edit, and publish product videos and training tutorials on company YouTube channel.
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Created and managed communication campaign targeting more than 3,000 Canadian and U.S. franchisees of a large restaurant chain, generating $500K+ in revenue.
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Selected Achievements
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Designed and managed “Meister Cook University,” an online learning website for restaurant personnel and managers to increase product knowledge and equipment use. Designed graphics for an online app used by restaurant owners. Managed photoshoots and talent for online training videos included on the website.
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Spacialties - Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Performed market research for the top management team and created online media communication plans.
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Reviewed and responded to client emails while fostering rapport with prospects to attract them to the website.
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Learned cultural Dutch values and business etiquette while selling business-to-business.
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Managed and conducted property site visits and created online sales, marketing, and social media plans.
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Purdue University - West Lafayette, Indiana
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Managed and edited online course information and assisted students with assignments. Evaluated and provided input on product and service innovations for entrepreneurship projects.
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Emailed weekly assignment information leading to an increase in class participation.
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Organized and coordinated meetings and presentations with influential course speakers from various industries.
July 2019 - July 2021
Marketing and Merchandise Manager
July 2021 - Present
Founder & Co-Owner
May 2018 - July 2018
Sales Associate
May 2017 - May 2018
Entrepreneurship Teaching Assistant
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
Purdue University
Graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Science in Selling and Sales Management along with a Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Dean's List earned sophomore year.
High School Diploma
Bishop Luers High School
Graduated with a Honor's Diploma. Involved in Varsity Soccer, Tennis, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Yearbook Club, Journalism, and Key Club.
PERSONALITY & SKILLS

Myers-Briggs Test:
ESTJ-A
Extravert(34%)
Sensing(19%)
Thinking(1%)
Judging(6%)
Overseeing operations and staff members; hiring, evaluation, and training; organization and multitasking in a team; understanding industry trends; problem-solving under pressure; selling and presenting
Gallup StengthFinder:
Communication
Significance
Responsibility
Learner
Relator
Collaborating problem solver; outstanding communication and project management; understanding of design and marketing principles and techniques; meeting projects goals, budgets, and deadline