MARK Q.
BENNETT

WEB DESIGNER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
& EXPERIENCED MARKETING ENTREPRENEUR

Hello, I am
Mark Q. Bennett

WEB DESIGNER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER & EXPERIENCED MARKETING ENTREPRENEUR

Digital services

I am Graphic Designer, Marketing Consultant and WordPress design expert

Community Focused Marketing Officer with over 13 years’ experience in graphic design and social media. Proposed, developed, and implemented an effective marketing strategy for a major non-profit organization. Co-Owner of a Marketing Agency focused on marketing creatives with a purpose. Effective working in both individual and team environments. Meticulous project manager that balances multiple deadlines, while maintaining a creative approach. Passionate about training team and community members. Flexible and adaptable to major changes under pressure.
Work process

How I work on projects

1. Strategy

Plan an effective catered marketing strategy to exceed company outcomes

2. Design

Design templates and layouts for upcoming projects and present for company approval

3. Development

Design project media company specifications

4. Quality check

Present draft of project and note any changes and updates. Repeat step 3 & 4 until project is correct. 

Implementation

Produce media on the correct medium for distribution based on strategy timeframe.

Assessments

Assess effectiveness of strategy utilizing numerous measuring tools.

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Hootsuite

My Skills

Design

Web design 100%
Print design 100%
Logo design 90%
Social Media 100%

Platforms

WORDPRESS 100%
WIX 100%

Leadership

Training 100%
Reporting 100%
MANAGEMENT 100%
LOGISTICS 100%

PROGRAMS

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 90%
ADOBE INDESIGN 100%
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 90%
ADOBE ACROBAT 100%
ADOBE PREMIERE 75%
ADOBE AUDITION 75%
MICROSOFT OFFICE 100%
GOOGLE WORKSPACE APPS 100%

Marketing Experience

Marketing Director

Proposed, planned, developed and implemented a full-scale Marketing Strategy for an official community action non-profit organization and increased online reach and interactions by 12,000%

Researched and submitted an approved proposal for a Marketing Code of Ethics to maintain company integrity on social media and other internet platforms

Established and designed company standard branding and designated a pantone color standard for all materials

Created, implemented and presented various business and networking workshops to current and future business owners on numerous topics such as: Financial Planning, Creating a Business/Marketing Plan, MWBE, Choosing a Business, Creating a Business Workflow, Using a CRM, and others.

Produced and compiled monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the marketing process using Google Analytics, social media information, and third party software to track information.

Strategized, designed, and produced a fundraising journal and marketing materials for an annual fundraising event to increased fundraising profits by 500%

Website Design

Planned and created websites based on organization needs by utilizing:

  Multiple platforms including WordPress, Wix, and Adobe Dreamweaver

  Advanced Knowledge of editing HTML and PHP

  Advanced Knowledge of effective Search Engine Optimization(SEO) techniques to increase visibility

Print Design

Created and designed business cards, brochures, flyers, posters, banners and all additional print media for a multi-program non-profit organization as per the marketing standard.

Initiated, created, designed, and edited a quarterly newsletter used to promote corporate programs and events to increase visibility online and increase SEO.

Social Media Managemnt

Spearheaded, designed and implemented affective social media campaigns to increase brand awareness, drive more website traffic, increase visitor loyalty, and improve conversion rates on multiple platforms such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google My Business, Pinterest, and Tumblr.

Work Experience

Chief Marketing Officer

Present

2017 – Present | Bonafide Lyrics & Marketing, LLC

Creative Director of all Graphic Design & Social Media Campaigns. In partnership with the Chief Executive Officer: Advertise business services, and make sales calls to local businesses to increase customers; Order office and customer supplies; Create and update monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets; Manage and calculate all account receivable and account payable; Create partnerships with organizations and local officials; Create and implement new programs and ideas that support the mission of the organization.

Marketing Director

2012 – 2020 | Economic Opportunity Commission of Nassau County, Inc.

Responsible for the planning, developing and implementation of all of the EOC’s marketing strategies, marketing communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Oversaw the development and implementation of support materials and services for programs in the area of marketing, communications and public relations. Directed the efforts of the marketing, communications, and public relations staff to design websites, create social media campaigns, layout newsletters, all branding materials.

Signs & Graphics Specialist

2007 – 2011 | Fedex Office & Print Center

Consulted with all clients in reference to all graphic design, large format, and specialized print orders that came into the center.  Trained employees on operation of all large format printers, lamination machines, vinyl and paper cutters, paper folders and business printers. Designed and printed print products as per the client request.