Louis Monaco, III monacoiii@hotmail.com Objective Seeking the opportunity to showcase my proven communication skills and artistic ability in a fast-paced, competitive environment within the marketing industry. Experience October 2003 Triple I Properties, LLC - Allentown, PA to Present President Responsible for all aspects of managing and maintaining an apartment complex while successfully achieving a zero vacancy level during this period. My duties include repairing and maintaining the building, keeping accurate records of all company finances as well as formulating and negotiating leases with current and future tenants, web hosting and marketing. November 2001 MFP Realty Holdings, LLC - Allentown, PA to Present Property Manager/Bookkeeper My responsibilities have grown over the years as I learn the real estate business from the ground up. Today, my main duties include managing strip malls and handling the company’s financial obligations. Furthermore, I am bookkeeper for three entities: MFP Realty Holdings, LLC, the Sedona Company and the Monaco Family Trust, amongst other obligations associated with small business. November 2001 Unicast Company - Boyertown, PA to April 2005 Consultant As a consultant, my main responsibilities varied from in/out-plant functions, including inspection and inventory, to clerical work and data processing. I also designed newsletters, brochures and other relevant notices for the sales and marketing division. August 2000 to WPXI Channel 11 - Pittsburgh, PA December 2000 Sports Intern The chief responsibility of a sports department intern was chronicling sporting events and conducting post game interviews with professional athletes for the 11 p.m. newscast. I also played a key part in writing and reporting for the weekly Skylights program which featured highlights and interviews from many of western Pennsylvania’s finest high school football players and coaches. In addition, I received assistant producer credits for my duties on the television programs the Fedko Fone Zone and the Josh Miller Show. June 2000 to DKNY - New York, NY August 2000 Intern As an Assistant to the President, I led the reorganization of the Creative Service Department and worked directly with head clothing designers. I was also responsible for numerous administrative duties which included processing expense accounts, answering phones and supporting inventory management. Summer 1999 and Pappas Landcare - Neffs, PA Summer 1998 Laborer/Crew Supervisor I began as a first year laborer where my work ethic eventually led to my promotion to a group crew supervisor. As a supervisor, I led teams on landscape and construction jobs which included, but where not limited to, masonry work, the construction of retaining walls and ponds, landscape design, planting, and the operation of heavy machinery. Education May 2001 Duquesne University - Pittsburgh, PA BA, Communication Studies (Corporate Communications/PR)/Studio Art 3.377 GPA, Dean's List Computer Skills I currently possess strong skills in most Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. I continually work to enhance my proficiency in Photoshop, Image Ready, Illustrator, Premier, Encore and Photo Deluxe. I possess an above average ability in Painter, Paint Shop, Movie Shaker and Sound Forge with a working knowledge of Digidesign Pro Tools and Sonic Foundry Vegas. Additionally, my knowledge of HTML and JavaScript enables me to create websites (see below). At the present time, I am working to improve my skills with Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Access, Screenwriter 2000 and the financial programs Quicken and QuickBooks Pro. I work on a Windows platform but do have classroom experience with Macintosh machines. Professional US Notary Republic, Lehigh County 2002-2006 Affiliations Lambda Pi Eta National Communications Honor Society 2000-Present Beta Pi Sigma Social Fraternity, President and AD 1998-2001 Sigma Lambda Phi Social Sorority Sweetheart 1999-2000 Personal CYO Boys Basketball Coach 2004/2005 Self Employed Video Maker 2003-Present Impact Leadership Conference 2000 Big Man on Campus Competition 1999/2000 Pro Scout Model Invitational 1999/2002/2003 Greek Carnival T-Shirt Designer 1998 http://sweetlouiii.tripod.com / www.geocities.com/monaco3043 / www.tripleiproperties.com