Maria Templeton

758 Applegrove Crescent

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7Y 5R2

306-555-8569

mariatempleton@saskamail.com

SUMMARY

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, with a major in marketing, and more than seven years of experience in marketing, event organizing and sales. Able to carry a lot of responsibility as a Marketing Director, Product Manager and Event Coordinator. Determined worker, with solid expertise in advertising, product marketing and team management. Well-known for strong analytical skills, ability to persuade others, dedication, knowledge of the European market and ability to handle several major projects at once. Fluent in English and French, both written and oral.

SKILLS

Marketing

Launched several new products
Developed market studies
Created advertising strategies for Canada and Europe
Wrote promotional material Management

Management

Managed projects
Managed budgets
Managed staff

Sales

Solicited new clients
Wrote sales contracts
Promoted products and services

Coordinating Events

Organized congresses and events
Negotiated rates and agreements
Planned and ran events in Europe

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Parental leave 2001-2006

L'Oséal 1998-2001

Marketing Director

Coordinated the development of three national market studies and two international market studies.
Developed advertising strategies for three new products.
Coordinated marketing activities for the cosmetics division.
Participated in the creation of new products and services, especially the Volupté line of products.
Managed a team of 20 people.

L'Oséal 1996-1998

Product Manager

Wrote marketing documents.
Created and developed marketing tools for the European market.
Collaborated on the development of new products.
Conducted two national market studies.
Analyzed market studies and made recommendations to upper management.

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