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Detroit Metropolitan Area

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit

Oversee direct reports daily communication with the Account Teams and ProducersEnsure overall project parameters are reached, help develop sourcing schedules, maintain budgets and develop negotiating strategies. Research, evaluate, negotiate, and recommend supply sources to maximize quality while delivering it at the lowest price. Prepare vendor price packages for client review and approval.Manage Purchase Order processApprove all purchase orders, ensuring the meet all JMW, IPG and GM guidelinesMonitor and asses supplier performance and address issues/concerns/opportunitiesAdminister and adhere to mandated GM Purchasing protocolsMaintain audit standards supporting client and IPG procurement requirements Represent good company image and supplier relations through many daily business contactsInterface with Accounting and Finance team to establish new vendors, facilitate payments, and coordinate bill functionsGenerate company-wide quarterly insurance report, ensuring all parties are coveredCommunicate directly with GM Finance for final service approvals and monthly saving reports Provide growth opportunities to team to further career and reach annual goals

Greater Detroit Area

Communicate daily with the Account Teams and Producers to establish overall project parameters, develop sourcing schedules, maintain budgets and develop negotiating strategies. Research, evaluated, negotiated, and recommended supply sources to maximize quality while delivering it at the lowest price. Negotiate supplier rate cards, achieving 42% annual savings. Prepare vendor price packages for client review and approval.Manage Purchase Order processMonitore and assess supplier performance and advise management of issues/concerns/opportunitiesMediate and negotiate supplier issuesAdminister and adhere to mandated GM Purchasing protocolsMaintain audit standards supporting client and IPG procurement requirements Maintain good company image and supplier relations through many daily business contactsInterface with Accounting and Finance team to establish new vendors, facilitate payments, and coordinate bill functionsConduct new hire database trainingServe as department mentorGenerate company-wide quarterly insurance report, ensuring all parties are covered

Greater Detroit Area

Communicate daily with the Account Teams to establish overall project parameters, develop sourcing schedules, and maintain budgets. Research, evaluate, negotiate, and recommend supply sources maximizing quality while delivering it at the lowest price. Prepare quote packages for client review and approval.Manage Purchase Order processMonitor and asses supplier performance and advise management of issues/concerns/opportunitiesMediate and negotiate supplier issuesAdminister and adhere to mandated GM Purchasing protocolsMaintain audit standards supporting client and IPG procurement requirements Maintain good company image and supplier relations through many daily business contactsInterface with Accounting to establish new vendors, facilitate payments, and coordinate re-bill functionsConduct new hire database training

Greater Detroit Area

Communicate daily with the Account Teams to establish overall project parameters, develop sourcing schedules, and maintain budgets. Research, evaluate, negotiate, and recommend supply sources maximizing quality while delivering it at the lowest price. Prepare quote packages for client review and approval.Manage Purchase Order processMonitor and asses supplier performance and advise management of issues/concerns/opportunitiesMediate and negotiate supplier issuesAdminister and adhere to mandated GM Purchasing protocolsMaintain audit standards supporting client and IPG procurement requirements Maintain good company image and supplier relations through many daily business contactsInterface with Accounting to establish new vendors, facilitate payments, and coordinate re-bill functions

Greater Detroit Area

Downriver Community Conference Center Helped various companies build stronger connections with cliental through web based projects, email campaigns and social media. Developed strong marketing layouts to phase supporting creative concepts as brand awareness builds.

Took lead role in radio marketing development program for the 3rd largest radio advertiser in the US (OnStar) during 2007, 2008 and 2009. Kept control of the budgets and overseen media changes to develop new media tactics to ensure a successful campaign and full campaign integration.

Developed leads to capture new business, promoted creative marketing solutions, and provided attentive client relations. Met with clients to identify objectives, needs, and expectations and developed annual market plans and programs based on findings. Prepared market research. Maintained ongoing communications and follow-up with clients. Attended station events. Developed clients’ marketing budgets. Served as internal resource to peers on computer applications. Managed accounts payable. Integrated marketing communications (IMC) plans for clients.

Supported sales objectives, responding to client inquiries and managing assigned projects, including preparing sales presentations, gathering market and competitive intelligence, and completing demographic analyses. Prepared incremental reports for sales manager. Coordinated schedules and logs. Entered commercial spots into system. Processed sales into tracking system. Assisted traffic and digital teams with various projects weekly.

Master'S Degree, Integrated Marketing Communications, 4.0

- Build, measure and manage brand equity - Recognize factors that shape consumer decision-making - Creatively connect messaging.

Bachelors, Marketing / Communication

Activities and Societies: President of Business Professionals of American (BPA)Additional experience as marketing and Sales Intern at Fox.