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Corey Gardner

Fresno

Summary

Proactive and achievement-driven Marketing Coordinator with nearly three years of hands-on marketing experience gained while completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from California State University, Fresno (Class of Spring 2025). Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a consistent ability to learn and master new skills quickly. Proven track record of managing multiple priorities effectively, both independently and within a team. Adept at client relations and business development, with the ability to cultivate new opportunities while maintaining and strengthening existing client relationships. Organized, dependable, and always ready to take on additional responsibilities to drive team and organizational success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Circulation and Marketing Coordinator

The Business Journal
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained the Circulation Department including subscription entries, customer inquiries, and mailing lists for the weekly paper
  • Engaged in weekly sales training provided by the company through Sandler Sales Training
  • Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product and promotions.
  • Created graphics for use in marketing content
  • Composed monthly post schedules for social media and helped build company presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Created social media videos including writing scripts, setting the stage for videos, and coordinating scheduling for posts
  • Conducted daily warm and cold calls to secure subscription sales
  • Created marketing content to promote subscription sales for The Business Journal
  • Conducted weekly sales calls for reprint sales regarding stories and profiles from the previous weeks issue of the paper
  • Developed new marketing campaigns to increase the number of subscribers to The Business Journal
  • Established several new practices related the The Business Journal's subscription marketing efforts
  • Created monthly email blast schedules to increase subscriptions to The Business Journal
  • Established more efficient and consistent workplace and marketing practices for the department that did not exist before
  • Closed 2024 with $32,590.00 in subscription sales (average per month $2,715.00) and $11,529.00 in article reprint sales (average per month $960.00).
  • The sales target for 2024 was set at $25,000.00 for subscription sales and $8,000.00 for article reprint sales
  • Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.

Marketing Coordinator

Elite Global Journeys
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Planned and executed internal and external marketing events.
  • Increased customer engagement through the creation of compelling social media content.
  • Created interactive social media contests.
  • Organized interactions with the public and public appearances with the business owner.
  • Assisted with day to day operations of the business.

Special Events Coordinator

Chukchansi Gold Casino and Resort
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Drafting and submitting promotional proposals to be held on property.
  • The promotions that were held on property consisted of cash giveaways, vehicle giveaways, and slot tournaments.
  • These promotions successfully brought more and more guests to the property and increased revenue for the casino.
  • I was responsible for contacting vendors for various aspects of our promotions. These aspects included, but were not limited to, car dealerships, decorators, and other local event companies.
  • Hosting and preparing all slot tournaments and promotional events
  • Regularly making announcements on the casino floor reminding guest of upcoming promotion events and details regarding how to participate.
  • I prepared the paperwork and checks for all promotions current and upcoming.
  • I was responsible for getting the proper information from the guest and issuing them their winnings from the promotional events from which they won.
  • Scheduled and attended meetings that pertained to upcoming promotional events.
  • I worked alongside the advertising department, assisting them with social media content.
  • Performed voice overs for commercials pertaining to Chukchansi promotions current and upcoming.

Security Officer

Chukchansi Gold Casino and Resort
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Authored field and incident reports which adhere to a quality standard acceptable in a court of law
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.

Public Safety Officer

Black Oak Casino Resort
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Authored field and incident reports which adhere to a quality standard acceptable in a court of law
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing

California State University, Fresno
Fresno, CA
05-2025

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Merced Junior College
Merced, CA
05-2020

High School Diploma -

Los Banos High School
Los Banos, CA
05-2018

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Event planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Detail-oriented
  • Relationship building
  • Analytical thinking
  • CRM management
  • Content development
  • Planning and coordinating
  • Project management
  • Social media
  • Calendar management
  • Email blasts and newsletters
  • SEO

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Engaging in daily bible study devotionals
  • Reading various theological, philosophical, and intellectually stimulating fiction (ex 1984 by George Orwell) novels
  • Fishing
  • Routinely going to the gym
  • Volunteering
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Taking free online courses at places like Hillsdale College

Timeline

Circulation and Marketing Coordinator

The Business Journal
10.2023 - Current

Marketing Coordinator

Elite Global Journeys
03.2023 - 09.2023

Special Events Coordinator

Chukchansi Gold Casino and Resort
03.2022 - 03.2023

Security Officer

Chukchansi Gold Casino and Resort
03.2021 - 03.2022

Public Safety Officer

Black Oak Casino Resort
02.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Marketing

California State University, Fresno

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Merced Junior College

High School Diploma -

Los Banos High School
Corey Gardner