STEPHEN DAVID N ASO N

950 24th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20052 (203) 247-4429 StephenDNason@gmail.com StephenDNason.com EDUCATION THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, School of Business Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing and International Business GPA: 3.94/4.0; Deans List THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS, International Business Administration Semester Abroad GPA: 3.93/4.0; Deans List CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL Diploma, Cum Laude, Deans List WORK EXPERIENCE DHM MEDIA GROUP Washington, DC Advertising and Marketing Intern January 2014 Present Prospect and secure clientele in untapped markets for two new publications while simultaneously updating and maintaining the client database to document prospective leads as well as coordinate efforts for existing accounts. Develop marketing and branding materials to highlight the media groups service offerings, increase awareness, and drive new business. Produce advertorial content to garner interest in featured properties and local businesses while effectively maintaining the publications brand images. Social Media Coordinator for District Home Magazine September 2013 December 2013 Utilized social media platforms to strategically highlight our clients listings, helping to promote the agents properties and driving increased traffic to their respective listing pages. Managed an integrated social media campaign to increase online marketing reach to homeowners, real estate agencies, developers, and local businesses, resulting in a 31% increase in Facebook likes. Campaign included coordinating and populating the magazines Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts, as well as creating an Instagram and Tumblr blog. Produced editorial content for lifestyle spreads highlighting area eateries, events, and activities, yielding a broadened content range for the publication, sharpened brand image, and increased advertising demand. IAC New York, NY Product Intern at Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc. June 2013 August 2013 Authored all posts for a new blog for the companys highest grossing product, Television Fanatic, resulting in a broadened user community and stronger brand recognition. Also assisted in the development and launch of the blog. Participated in brainstorming sessions with senior management to develop innovative product concepts and identify new target markets, as well as prepared weekly industry-related news briefs for senior management, summarizing key events and market opportunities. Conducted competitive analyses and feasibility research, aiding the product development process. SKILLS Functional: Print and Digital Marketing, Sales, Communication, Advertorial and Editorial Content Development, Database Maintenance, Branding, Strategy Development, Merchandising, Market Research, Competitive and Company Analyses, Project Management, Technical: Social Media, Tumblr, Wordpress, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, French (proficient, Spanish (conversational) ACTIVITIES Member, Board of Directors, Alex G. Nason Foundation, Inc., Stamford, CT, 2012Present Sole Author/Photographer/Curator, The Gourmand Lifestyle Blog, 2012Present Interests include gastronomy, brand strategy, and creative content development. Washington, DC May 2014

Paris, France January-May 2013

Wallingford, CT June 2010