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Manage a multi-million dollar portfolio, build and retain relationships with customers, strategically approach growth, study trends in the market and showcase new products to customers - all of this is just some of what I do. If you're interested in more, please reach out.Skills I've acquired/maintained while being employed at Cintas range from sales reporting, forecasting, training new partners, selling, surveys, mentoring, presentation skills, research, strategic planning, Green Belt training and member of the Marketing/Communications Task Force.

Utilize real-time analytic tools to track how consumers are engaging with client websites, research trends in the children and family market, menu child-grading, ethnographic research, use Radian6 on a regular basis to do a wide sweep across Social Media channels along with detailed platforms, Redbooks, Hoover's and Mintel which gives me further insight into the competition, annual advertising budget and each company's size in the market. Through my research and experience with CPG products, I prepared my own deck on "Families & Technology" showcasing my work throughout employment.

Organize bi-weekly meetings, plan agency crawls, oversee other officers and their responsibilities, meet weekly with club advisor, explore and share opportunities with members, speak to classes about the benefits of the club, help find speakers, and lead each KU Ad Club meeting. We have speakers from the advertising industry speak at our meetings and inform members about client work, agency life, and much more. Our slogan this year is "Be Your Own Brand" and through KU Ad Club, members learn: embrace individuality, showcase skills confidently, always seek knowledge, and be their own brand.

Write about topics ranging from technology, entertainment, sports, music, food and more. I get people involved in the conversation and use this new platform to showcase my writing skills even further.

Engage with the student body through social media promotions and announcements while tying in the voice of The University Daily Kansan (UDK). In 2012, the UDK was named "Best Newspaper in the Nation" by College Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers.

I'm not your traditional Account Executive. My background in social media, advertising, public relations and the financial sector allow me to expand our clients' content marketing needs by using highly targeted marketing approaches. I find the top influencers within a certain market, engage through strategic content and build relationships. My other duties include writing social copy, conducting new client audits and assisting the immediate Content Marketing team.Within my first two weeks here, I was tasked to lead the social engagement for TD Ameritrade and collaborate with our NYC office to assist with an upcoming campaign. During the campaign the client realized nearly a 20% increase across the two used social platforms and over a 700% increase in website clicks. Other highlights:-Presented a full MAKINO social audit where I looked at all social channels and provided a qualitative/quantitative analysis along with future recommendations based on my data.-Created many Rubbermaid editorial calendars for various campaigns and continue to remain active on this account.-Social copywriter for SAP-Writer for Forbes-Guest blogger for Appinions on Influence Marketing -Active in our local Cincincinnati Advertising Club

Assist with client projects ranging from Applebee's, Sonic, Lee Jeans, Susan G. Komen, Weight Watchers and Blue Bunny. To date, I have prepared a powerpoint presentation on social media, organized a call-list of over two hundred names, conducted psychographic research on prospective clients, contributed to brainstorm meetings and compiled notes, written for our company's blog and continue to work on different projects every week while meeting deadlines and expanding my skill set.

Work with clients and financial reps with their annuity accounts, make financial trades and exchanges, obtained my Series 6 License, VP of PR for Toastmasters International, started a monthly newsletter, youngest member of HRAC (Human Resources Advisory Council), started a new program while on the council, volunteered with our company's United Way efforts and was a new-hire mentor.

Production Assistant, Master Control Operator, Camera Operator, occasional help with graphics