Evan Fazio

(612) 743-1727 3822 N. Fremont St Unit #1, Chicago, IL, 60613 EvanFazio.com evan@evanfazio.com

Experience

Sep. 2011-May 2012 Jr. Marketing Specialist The Plum Tree Group, Chicago, IL Agency offering web development, SEO and digital media marketing for emerging businesses Wrote live web copy for clients such as eIntelli, A Abana Insurance, and Warm Your Floor. Researched keywords, competitor social media strategies, and alternative SEM providers. Presented client-facing SEO audits, PPC reports, and inbound link acquisition proposals. Jan. 2012-May 2012 Media Analyst Loyola University School of Communications, Chicago, IL Loyola school integrating study with practical application in the expanding field of communication. Analyzed 19 different publications for relevant issues, providing reports for the Deans office. Drafted news releases for School of Communication activities. Nov. 2011-May 2012 Undergraduate Admissions Blogger Loyola Admissions, Chicago, IL Loyola department responsible for recruiting and converting potential students. Wrote blog articles showcasing life at Loyola and the advantages of its programs. Used Loyolas Facebook Page as a recruiting tool to engage potential students. Sep. 2010-Dec. 2011 Communications Intern CAIR-Chicago, Chicago, IL The Council on American-Islam Relations; a civil rights and advocacy 501(c)(3) organization. Wrote press releases and editorials. Edited and updated articles on CAIR-Chicagos website. Monitored relevant media coverage in order to inform communication strategy sessions. Sep. 2008-Present Events Manager Loyola Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Chicago, IL Loyola department responsible for planning and executing concerts, fundraisers, and external events. Trained, scheduled, and coordinated a staff of 15 to execute fundraisers and special events. Planned, implemented, managed, and evaluated an average of 8 major events per semester. Promoted from Ensemble Set up to Events Crew to Acting Operations Manager to Event Manager.

Awards

Jan 2011-April 2011 Charles Ebeling PR-ize 1st Place - Team Leader. Researched, planned, implemented and evaluated a successful campaign for the Rumble Arts Center. Supported a promotional event that garnered 112 guests, exceeding a goal of 90. Created evergreen materials for promoting space rental as a viable revenue source.

Skills
Digital: WordPress, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Google Webtools, MSN AdCenter, Magento Office: Microsoft Office Suite, iGoogle Cloud Tools, iLife Suite.

Education
Loyola University Chicago 2008-2012 Chicago, IL. Degrees: Bachelors: Advertising and Public Relations Bachelors: Philosophy -Major GPA: 3.9/4.00 (Summa Cum Laude) - Deans list since enrollment.
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