". . . Candice is a polished professional who is talented, energetic and results-oriented. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her capabilities in developing  and executing integrated sales and marketing strategies to help drive business growth makes her an asset to any business. In a word -  prolific."    
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Ellis Galimidi, President, Allegra Print & Imaging, Lawrenceville NJ
 
 

Marketing Communications Executive, offering a complete creative production skill set with innovative new business development strategies and cost-savings ability.   Over 20 years experience and a successful track record in: new business development, strategic marketing, client retention, competitive intelligence, customized client marketing campaigns, capital campaigns, fund raising, event planning and product launches for Fortune 1000 companies. 
   
Contact Phone Number: 800-893-1068
Professional Credentials: CandiceHuddyCredentials2012.pdf
Email: CHuddy@CreativeAgencyInc.com

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BIOGRAPHY

Candice Huddy has a successful track record spanning 20 years in the roles of a Vice-President of Marketing, Marketing Strategist and Branding Specialist, Creative Director, Author and New Business Development Consultant to Fortune 1000 companies.

Most recently, Candice lead Shore Construction and Design, Inc. the in-house creative agency for JMFS, Inc. a national franchise system from 2009-2011. In addition to creating the agency’s initial infrastructure, she oversaw all agency business operations, developed the franchise’s corporate marketing strategy, implemented regional marketing budgets and programs, oversaw new store openings and managed the creative services department, to provide excellent regional and local store marketing support to almost 500 franchisees nationwide.

She spear headed the franchise’s first “Franchisee Web Portal”, integrating calendars, content and an online ordering system. She also developed national and local store marketing strategies, customizable advertising materials and grass roots marketing templates to drive local store product sales while improving corporate brand consistency nationwide.

During her 20 year career Candice’s varied roles on both the client and agency side has afforded her the: competitive insight, creative problem solving, business acumen and hands-on production experience in all areas of media to lend to her executive level leadership.

Candice began her career while still a student, in the Monmouth University Publications Department. She worked to enhance her extensive expertise in Broadcast Radio, TV Production and Journalism, with Copywriting, Graphic Design and Print Publications. Her passion of hands-on learning quickly drove through the ranks to attain progressively more responsible roles throughout her career, from: Graphic Designer to Web Developer, Creative Director to Branding Specialist to Vice President of Marketing.

In 2000, Candice formed her own strategic marketing and sales training consultancy business. Using expertise in consumer relationship building and one-to-one marketing to guide internal marketing and sales teams: reach new customers, increase sales, drive new business, and develop the correct business channels.

She maintains a proven track record of improving the bottom lines of businesses of all sizes, through her ability to guide business owners in identifying growth opportunities in horizontal markets and develop technology solutions that deliver turn-key, vertical marketing applications that guide internal sales and marketing teams  to surpass client retention efforts and new business development goals.

Candice is an author and creator of copyrighted marketing publications that provide small business owners, private practice physicians and start-up companies the same ability to accurately assess their growth opportunities, improve their communication skills and develop strategies that market their business more effectively through all media channels. She has received multiple accolades over her career including: The Break the Surface Award, Woman of Distinction Award and Finalist for Pepsi Refresh Everything.

Candice has served on several boards and committees, as a corporate representative dedicating time and service to charitable organizations including: The Boys and Girls Club, The YMCA, Girl Scouts Organization, Monmouth Park Charities and The Monmouth University: Scholarship Ball, Library Association and Business Leaders.

Candice is a graduate with honors from Monmouth University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and currently resides in Sea Girt, New Jersey.

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AREAS

  • Demonstrated success driving growth in targeted markets through the creation and implementation of new business development programs that integrate multi-faceted: print, direct mail and web marketing.
     

  • Developing positioning and marketing strategies for vertical markets with turn-key deliverables for sales generation.
     

  • Designing compelling marketing campaigns, promotional programs and sales tools, with supporting: print, web-based collateral, webinars and training videos.

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CREATIVE

Bringing 20 years of production insight and an A-Z creative skill set from both the creative agency and client side perspective:

POP Displays - Big Box & Retail Trade Journal & Retail Advertising
Web Design, Architecture and Development Marketing Collateral Design and Production
Digital Photography and Video Direction Copywriting for Advertising and Marketing
Product Spec Sheets Design and Layout Cross Merchandising Materials
White Papers Customer and Competitor Research
B2B and B2C Retention Programs Budget/Proposal Preparation and Admin.
Sales Team Training Kits Trade Show Display Creation and Setup
B2C Direct Mail to Web Target Specific Marketing
B2C Advertising Campaign Development Radio/TV Commercial Production
Variable data printing for direct mail specialist Multi-media/PowerPoint/Training Video Creation

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RECOG


Awards News
Break The Surface Award, Atlanta GA Back and Better Than Ever
Women of Distinction, Wall, NJ In The Running for $50K Pepsi Refresh Grant
Home Furnishings News The Main Events Online Calendar for Charities
On Campus  

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BUSINESS

Co-Author, The Complete Reference Guide To Me President, The Main Events www.TheMainEvents.com
Managing Partner, WinGate Farms Partner, Envision It Publications LLC
Marketing Strategist, Creative Agency Inc. NJ Licensed Real Estate AgentProfiles
Co-Author, The Adventures of Max and Muffin The Main Events Online Calendar for Charities
Publisher, Fast Track Strategies Partner, Outsourced Social Media

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CHARITABLE

In an effort to give back to great communities and great causes, volunteering, committee planning, marketing work and/or design services have been genuinely provided to:

Colts Neck Polo Association, Colts Neck, NJ Monmouth University   Scholarship Ball, West Long Branch, NJ
Riding High Farm, Allentown, NJ Monmouth University  Business Leaders, West Long Branch, NJ
Catholic Charities D.O.T., Red Bank, NJ Monmouth University   Library Association, West Long Branch, NJ
Allentown Business Council, Allentown, NJ Monmouth County Food Bank, Neptune NJ
Emley's Hill Church Food Pantry, Imlaystown, NJ United Way Foundation, Neptune, NJ
Monmouth Park Charities, Oceanport, NJ Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, Shrewsbury, NJ
Girl Scouts Monmouth County Adelphia, N YMCA, Freehold, NJ
Woolley Homestead Restoration Project, Ocean NJ Boys & Girls Clubs, Newark, NJ