• Manage traditional media (broadcast, OOH, & print) for the American Family Insurance client• Strategically plan and place traditional media buys to cater to client’s target audience• Lead a team of associates in building and implementation of tactical plans• Deliver detailed monthly budget recaps for all channels of advertising• Manage and track budgets within media tools to ensure client budget is spent appropriately• Build and present power points to client regarding strategic plans, event recaps, quarterly advertising summaries and innovative media summaries• Use programs such as MRI, Net research writer, DDS, & Marketmate to assist in planning and buying media• Conduct weekly status calls with client to discuss ongoing outstanding issues• Meet with vendors to determine value of media and determine whether it fits client advertising strategy• Determine strategy and tactical plan for American Family Insurance’s “Get to the Game” program showcasing high school athletes • Create POVs and recommendations on new ideas for client• Respond to daily client inquiries• Work with vendors to sponsor races such as Chicago Half Marathon and Chicago Color Run and ensure all signage and activation is satisfactory• Collaborate with local radio and television stations to create custom sponsorships of collegiate and professional sports teams

A New York-based advertising agency with a portfolio containing clients such as Verizon, Toyota, and Lexus Plan, manage, and execute annual media budgets Issue and maintain purchase confirmation for Verizon Wireless print and out-of-home advertising buys Negotiate print and out-of home contracts to ensure best advertising rates for client Maintain a working relationship with sales representatives to ensure client satisfactionObtain make goods for erroneous advertisingCreate POV’s and recommendations for client approvalResolve billing discrepancies

A Libertyville based credit institution designed for financing of high quality tools and tool storageDesigned programs to help eliminate customer payment delinquency Presented monthly promotion results to management teamManaged monthly delinquency on credit accountsDetermined customer line of credit through use of three credit bureaus Processed credit applications for new customersWorked with Snap-On Tools dealers to ensure customer satisfaction