
Laurie Cohen,Owner
Deerfield Marketing Associates, Inc.
E-Mail: Laurie@Deerfieldmarketing.com
I am a self taught computer geek and entrepreneur. I love to learn and I love to help others learn. I have combined my computer skills with my performance experience to create classes and speaking events for Seniors like me.
SKILLS PROFILE
- Owned and managed successful business for 13 years
- Performed for children’s parties for over ten years.
- Strong creative writing skills in all forms of business communications including web content.
- Able to multi-task, organize and manage projects and people
- Ten years experience creating, copy writing and supervising a leading website
- Proven record of success in marketing, communications and computer skills
- Over 40 years of work experience
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Owner, Deerfield Marketing Associates, Inc. | Present |
- Virtual Assistance for Small Businesses and Busy Individuals
- View my website at www.deerfieldmarketing.com
Vice President, Veeco Manufacturing, Inc. | October 1999- Retired 2018 |
- Joined family owned business as Marketing and Website consultant with specific goal of creating new opportunities of growth for sixty year old company
- Successful productof new corporate image, logo and identity package for both print and web media
- Hands on creation of print advertising, direct mail, copy writing, website administration Worked with developers to create www.veecomanufacturing.com e-commerce website.
- Excellent rapport with graphic artists, printers, photographers, magazine editors, mailing houses and any other marketing related personnel.
- Raised ranking among industry professionals to third in the country.
Computer Trainer, Laurie Cohen, Inc. | September 1995-September 1999 |
- On-site set-up and training for computer owners
- Taught adults and children how to use practical, everyday computer applications such as Microsoft Outlook and basic word processing, spreadsheet, database applications
Owner, Kreative Parties, Inc. | September 1980-September 1993 |
- Created and managed full-service children’s entertainment service, party goods store and party planning service
- Worked with clients to plan weddings and children’s parties including creation of theme, implementation of decor, entertainment, food, gifts and related services
- Managed schedules for over 50 performers throughout Chicago and Suburbs and performed a Music and Imagination Class for children
- Sold successful business at a profit