Jill Pace Email & Phone Number

St Louis, Missouri, Us

Account Management & Business Development- Serve as the senior strategic partner and day-to-day agency lead for the Pinnacle Entertainment, Vanguard, Spire, The Bayer Corporation, and Dynegy accounts - Create key messaging, strategic platforms, brand positioning, and marketing communication plans- Lead the research of communication needs and establish goals and objectives- Effectively manage new website development projects from start to finish (Drupal & Sitecore)- Evaluate creative elements, media buys, digital and strategic plans at critical stages of development, presentation and implementation- Uncover business needs, craft appropriate strategies, implement communications campaigns, and assess, define and refine strategies/tactics to deliver against business goals- Assist in the creation, development and implementation of online learning modules- Work hand-in-hand with media strategists to recommend, manage and execute cost-efficient and high performing media buys based on market research, consumer insights and campaign objectives- Draft, negotiate and finalize retainers by leveraging a track record of measurable results- Lead client engagement, framing/scoping discussions, creative/account team working sessions, internal briefings, proposal presentations, and reporting- Spearhead new business development by evaluating, drafting and managing RFI/RFP responses Account Team Leadership- Pitched, established and managed a successful college internship program for account management, creative, and digital departments- Work with senior management to evaluate, assess and redefine account management roles, titles and hierarchies- Effectively assign, delegate, coordinate and monitor the work of team members assigned to client projectsFinancial Performance- Manage profitability for assigned accounts and ensure delivery of profit projections- Review financial statements, project future revenue, and present financial justifications

- Served as the senior agency leader for the Tylenol, J&J Baby, J&J Upper Respiratory (Zyrtec, Benadryl), J&J Digestive Health (Pepcid, Mylanta, Mylicon, Rolaids and Imodium) and Splenda accounts- Reviewed all creative elements and marketing strategies to ensure they delivered on strategy- Recognized unstated client opportunities and proactively recommended strategies to improve campaign effectiveness- Developed and negotiated more than $3 million in annual retainers and project agreements - Led client engagement, framing and scoping discussions, creative/account team working sessions, internal briefings, proposal presentations, and results reporting- Ensured account and creative teams met prescribed timelines and provided quality work with compelling results- Mentored, supported and built solid relationships with internal teams, clients and industry thought leaders- Managed overall client/account P&L, ensured responsible management and delivery of profit projections- Analyzed financial statements and presented financial justifications for strategic recommendations

Business to Consumer Team- Developed marketing programs and collateral for rental car branches in Canada, California, and the upper Northeast - Acted as key liaison between internal clients, outside advertising agencies and in-house graphic artists- Supervised graphic artists in development of creative pieces for rental car branches- Consulted clients on marketing/advertising solutions - Evaluated media opportunities based on target audiences and fiscal goals

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Sara Lee Bakery Group - Managed strategic planning, brand positioning development, internal/external communications, integrated marketing campaigns, and new product launch executions- Positioned Sara Lee Bakery Group as an industry leader in health/nutrition through deskside briefings with key long-lead publications, such as Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, Reader’s Digest, and Redbook- Crafted on-strategy message points for Sara Lee Bakery Group’s CEO and provided media training in advance of interviews with CNBC’s Squawk Box and Power Lunch- Developed client communication pieces, pitch letters, fact sheets, media advisories, press releases, and Q&As- Successes included more than 190 million media impressions for three new product launches- Managed financial tracking and creative development budgetsThe UPS Store- Implemented and supported a variety of programs targeting consumers, small business owners, and media for the largest franchise network of retail shipping, postal, and business service centers - Media trained more than 75 The UPS Store franchisees to deliver key messages during television/print interviews- Managed franchisee publicity program designed to generate local market media coverage- Maintained daily interpersonal relationships with clients; managed vendors and team members; advised management of deadlines and client expectations for ongoing projectsOther Experience- Managed a network of nationwide grassroots outreach programs for Procter & Gamble brands, Solae soy protein, Ricochet, The Clorox Company, Del Monte, and Pampers - Served as the internship program manager and was responsible for recruitment, mentoring, and supervision - Executed more than 30+ satellite/radio media tours, b-roll packages/satellite feeds, and interactive Web chats

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Socio Political Communication