LAURA CARDWELL

19 Spring Street, Birmingham, AL 35213 | | C: 205-427-4567 | lcnewcard@gmail.com

Education Bachelor of Arts: Advertising / Communications University of Alabama Minor in Psychology President of Phi Mu Sorority (150 Members) Delegate to National Panhellenic Conference 1983 Tuscaloosa, AL

Professional Experience OWNER / CEO 10/2004 to Current Gale Force Production, Inc. Birmingham, AL Established and currently maintain a video production business with annual billings of a quarter million dollars. Manage projects from conception to completion with effective communication between staff and clients. Create and develop new marketing strategies / revenue streams. Implement project requirements with timely efficiency. Build and motivate high performance teams of skilled professionals. Coordinate all budgeting and administrative duties. Cultivate new partnerships and maintain on-going positive affiliations. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE / PROJECT MANAGER 12/1998 to 04/2003 Collimation, Inc. Birmingham, AL Managed the upstart marketing and PR of a multi-million dollar resort in Telluride, CO. Managed the ongoing marketing and PR for a southeastern hotel chain which included speaking at annual board of director meetings. Coordinated client interaction as it related to the specific project needs of the company. Worked with budgets and financial administrative duties of the company. BROADCAST PRODUCER / PROJECT COORDINATOR Martin Advertising Coordinated television and radio projects for largest automotive advertiser in the region. Scheduled and motivated sound engineers, local on-camera and voice talent. Organized project details and relationship development. PROJECT COORDINATOR The Printing Place Worked with clients to create and fulfill printing needs. 04/1984 to 07/1988 Birmingham, AL

10/1983 to 03/1984 Birmingham, AL

Community Service 'Do Dah Day' Planning Commitee (letter attached) YWCA Jr. Board Member 'Artinis' (UAB Palliative Care) Fundraiser 'Woofstock', Bonaparte's Retreat Dog Rescue Fundraiser, Nashville, TN (letter attached) 'Unplugged', Fundraiser for cancer survivor, Michele Torres (letter attached) 'Walk a Mile in Their Shoes', fundraiser for CHIPS Child Abuse Center at Children's of Alabama