Barbara Koning

Freelance writer for examiner.com. Category: Fashion & Style. Subscribe to my articles at: http://www.examiner.com/fashion-events-in-new-york/barbara-koning

During my time in NYC, I worked various temp jobs but also started my own company, Urban Gypsy Productions, where I produced and promoted fashion shows and special events at various nightlife venues. Services include marketing, branding, public relations, fashion show production and event promotions.

• Collaborate with senior management to establish marketing and communications strategies and objectives and ensure successful execution of strategic business plans
• Planning and execution of domestic and International trade shows and corporate events
• Production of high-quality multimedia PowerPoint presentations
• Contribute to writing and editing of press releases, newsletter articles, reports, brochures and other marketing materials
• Created division SharePoint site for business development associates and marketing communications professions to collaborate, plan and share knowledge in a virtual environment

Board of Director Member, Political Action Committee (PAC)
• Evaluated and adjudicated contributions of a $600,000 per cycle PAC

• Exhibited complex word processing skills to produce financial statements, OMB Circular A-133 single audit reports, and business analysis reports which included manipulating excel spreadsheet data into Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint, for consultants, managers, director and partners
• Layout, content editing, graphics, formatting, and production of attestation and consulting proposals to various non-profit, transportation, governmental, housing, health care, and private entities
• Helped generate new business by creating professional marketing materials, including various advertisements for the Firm within non-profit publications
• Intranet & website project management and maintenance
• Monthly tax newsletter during tax season

• Greatly enhanced business image of the largest US Government systems integrator by producing high profile, state-of-the-art electronic PowerPoint presentations
• Provided graphic support to internal business units consisting of both print and electronic mediums
• Developed and maintained department Intranet site. Project coordinator and web administrator for customer Extranet site
• Participated in evaluating and developing new technologies to improve Graphics Department