Michael Ta’s Résumé
Scope of Service
Media Communications graduate with experience in commercial radio and the music industry with product-development background and organized in developing and implementing fresh ideas and product awareness. Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities, I am an independent self-starter with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Media Communications
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Background & Experience
Sales Associate, 2005 – Present
Hoang Jewelry Co, San Francisco, CA
Selected Duties
- Responsible to achieve personal sales plan through the development of a loyal client base.
- Focus on building client base through personal and existing relationships and prospective clients.
- Analyze inventory and report on monthly sales for next month’s purchase plan
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Press and Print Marketing Assistant, 2005 – 2006
OM RECORDS, San Francisco, CA (http://www.Om-Records.com)
Selected Duties
- Research and evaluate new media outlets that will be beneficial in expanding press coverage of company products
- Responsible for providing administrative and creative support to the Press Director
- Prepare specific press kits (EPK) for media outlets
- Compile and maintain library for archival and press purposes while consolidating workload by prioritizing each specific task
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Senior Writer/Street Co-ordinator, 2004 – 2006
Resident Advisor, Melbourne, Australia (http://www.ResidentAdvisor.net)
Selected Duties
- Set-up appointment and interview opportunities through performer’s agents/PR agencies/management
- Liaison between editor and local promoters for expanded coverage and visibility through website
- Photograph and document nightlife events in conjunction with interview/outdoor events as a package ‘feature’ for both promotional branding/sales and to increase readership
Knowledge & Skills: Windows XP, Vista, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, Filemaker