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Gayle Hutchens
SUMMARY STATEMENT
An engaging, committed and skilled manager, with the ability to manage multiple projects with
overlapping deadlines, while exceeding internal and external client expectations. Significant
strengths in creative marketing, audience development, building relationships and engendering
client loyalty.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Specialist/Visuals Team, Apple, 2014-Present
Being an Apple Specialist allows me the opportunity to provide specific solutions to our customers and source
innovative products and skills to enrich their businesses and lives. Always curious, I stay on top of news about
products and initiatives, ready to apply my expertise in customer interactions.
A tough and demanding role that brings my strengths as project manager to the fore, and continues to broaden my
skill set in customer relations.
Project Manager, Ascend Integrated Media, 2006-2009; 2011-2014
Extensive background in the management of publication design, production, and distribution of custom media.
Platforms include digital, mobile, print, and non-traditional media.
Additional responsibilities included monitoring and tracking departmental milestones, revenue goals, and initiating
strategic changes to meet overall project deadlines and budgets. Worked closely with departmental heads and senior
staff to identify potential new business, viability of contract scope and objectives.
In order to succeed at the following areas were under of my responsibility:
- Create and monitor project budgets, production timelines and work plans, labor utilization, and cost
projections.
- Identify and manage resources needed for producing print and electronic publications, including
design, copyediting, proofreading, and production.
- Review the acquisition of freelance staff as it related to editorial, production and distribution.
- Work with production staff to solicit printers and other vendors to assure the timeliness and quality of
purchased activities.
- Manage and implement plans for marketing and distribution of publications.
- Develop promotional materials, both print and electronic, including the Publications Catalog, to
assure the maximum possible distribution of publications.
- Develop, manage and input data for mobile applications for major medial associations.
816-223-6690
Email: gayolelouise1015@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayle-hutchens-50b92817

2. ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing & PR Manager, Webster House, 2009-2011
Engineered a strategic redesign of all marketing and communication materials.
Established corporate relationships that led Webster House to extend its reach within the community; reaching
target demographics that resulted in positive revenue growth. Developed and launched electronic media
initiatives, including online brochures, social media, and email marketing strategies.
Alternative Media Supervisor, Unity School of Christianity, 2003-2005
Developed the launch of a national brand awareness campaign across array of national publications.The
development of this campaign included the aggressive negotiation of both ad rates and value added programs.
Sr. Audience Development Manager, Penton Media, 1995-2003
Managed audience development (circulation) for a number of titles at Penton Media (previously Primedia.)
Responsible for marketing budgets of $1M. Appointed senior manager for two successful start-ups.
ORGANIZATIONS
2014 Women in Tech, www.womenintechcampaign.com
2011 Unicorn Theater Annual Gala Committee
2010 CCVI Food Fight Fundraising Committee
2009-2011 Kansas City Restaurant Week Committee
2006-2009 Human Rights Campaign, Kansas City Chapter
Federal Club Co-Chair and Steering Committee Board
2008-2009 Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, Friends of the Festival
Board Member; Membership/Volunteer Co-Chair
EDUCATION
2003 Paradigm Sales Training
1995-1999 Primedia Business Annual Sales Meetings and Training
1989-1992 Associates Degree, Johnson County Community College
Gayle Hutchens