Janis Chamoun Resume

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Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 829-3683 [email protected] online portfolio: http://www.linkedin.com/in/janischamoun COMMUNICATIONS LEADER Results-focused leader known for creating innovative communication strategies that inspire and engage audiences—whether customers, donors, shareholders or employees. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Her Own Desk, Laguna Hills, CA (previously Minneapolis, MN), 2008 to present WRITER, EDITOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND STRATEGIST (part time) Write and edit press kits, brochures, manuals; social media consulting, eblasts. TRAVELHOST Magazine of Southeastern Minnesota, Rochester, MN, 2006 to 2008 PUBLISHER / EDITOR Launched and published a quarterly 64-page magazine targeted to Mayo Clinic visitors. Responsible for editorial content, magazine layout, ad sales, graphic design, marketing and strategic planning. Established destination marketing co-ops including retailers, restaurants, attractions and tourism organizations. Built relationships with over 100 new advertisers and hoteliers. Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), Minneapolis, MN, 2003 to 2006 DIRECTOR, CORPORATE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Developed corporate communications efforts for rapidly growing $3.2 billion public company with 57 brands, 13,000 hair salons and 88,000 employees. Directed media relations, public affairs, internal/ external communications, product publicity, trade shows and events, annual report, cause marketing and corporate marketing programs. Grapevine Communications, Lakeville, MN, 1996 to 2003 FREELANCE WRITER, EDITOR AND STRATEGIST Capabilities brochures, PowerPoint sales presentations, advertisements, trade show displays and press releases for Carlson Travel Group, Carlson Marketing Group, Carlson Destination Marketing Services and Asset Marketing Services. Carlson Companies Inc., Minneapolis, MN, 1985 to 1996 DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING, Carlson Travel Network DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL MARKETING, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, (1990 to 1996) Led 16-person department and managed $7 million budget for national brand awareness programs, market research, creative development and print media placement of inquiry-generating advertising, promotions and communications for over 1,200 franchised and company-owned retail travel agencies across the North America and Europe.

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Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 829-3683

[email protected] online portfolio: http://www.linkedin.com/in/janischamoun

   

COMMUNICATIONS LEADER Results-focused leader known for creating innovative communication strategies that inspire and engage audiences—whether customers, donors, shareholders or employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  Her Own Desk, Laguna Hills, CA (previously Minneapolis, MN), 2008 to present WRITER, EDITOR, GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND STRATEGIST (part time)

• Write and edit press kits, brochures, manuals; social media consulting, eblasts.  

 TRAVELHOST Magazine of Southeastern Minnesota, Rochester, MN, 2006 to 2008 PUBLISHER / EDITOR

• Launched and published a quarterly 64-page magazine targeted to Mayo Clinic visitors. Responsible for editorial content, magazine layout, ad sales, graphic design, marketing and strategic planning.

• Established destination marketing co-ops including retailers, restaurants, attractions and tourism organizations. Built relationships with over 100 new advertisers and hoteliers.

  Regis Corporation (NYSE: RGS), Minneapolis, MN, 2003 to 2006 DIRECTOR, CORPORATE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Developed corporate communications efforts for rapidly growing $3.2 billion public company with 57 brands, 13,000 hair salons and 88,000 employees. Directed media relations, public affairs, internal/ external communications, product publicity, trade shows and events, annual report, cause marketing and corporate marketing programs.

Grapevine Communications, Lakeville, MN, 1996 to 2003 FREELANCE WRITER, EDITOR AND STRATEGIST

Capabilities brochures, PowerPoint sales presentations, advertisements, trade show displays and press releases for Carlson Travel Group, Carlson Marketing Group, Carlson Destination Marketing Services and Asset Marketing Services. Carlson Companies Inc., Minneapolis, MN, 1985 to 1996 Ø DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING, Carlson Travel Network Ø DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL MARKETING, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, (1990 to 1996)

Led 16-person department and managed $7 million budget for national brand awareness programs, market research, creative development and print media placement of inquiry-generating advertising, promotions and communications for over 1,200 franchised and company-owned retail travel agencies across the North America and Europe.

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EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS, St. Paul, MN. Studies toward Masterʼs in Business Communication. GPA: 3.75. Organizational Communications, Communications Technology, Advanced PR Writing MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY – MOORHEAD, Moorhead, MN. Presidential Scholar. Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication GPA: 3.4 UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Moscow, ID. National Student Exchange Program, junior year. GPA: 3.75

PERSONAL INTERESTS / ACTIVITIES

Percussionist, Laguna Concert Band, 2011 to 2014. Timpanist, Golden West Pops, 2011 to present. Washboard, Good Time Dixieland Band, 2012 to present. Editor, BMW Motorcycle Owners’ Association of MN Newsletter, Riding Matters, 2010. Board President, Dakota Valley Symphony, Burnsville, MN, 1999—2007. l Led strategic planning initiative resulting in a name change and re-branding for the organization. l

Designed new logo, season brochures, direct mail campaign, fundraising letters; launched PR effort, created patron and donor database; created first website, www.dakota valleysymphony.org.

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Created and co-chaired annual “Mardi Gras Costume Ball” fundraising event.

   

See my online portfolio at: http://www.linkedin.com/in/janischamoun