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Washington, Dc, Us

Producer

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Newport News, Va

• Created media plans and special promotions tailored to client needs• Proactively identified potential new business clients and creates plans to sell• Worked directly with sellers to determine pre-sales research needs. Conducts pre-sales fact-finding to assist in sale and/or product development• Worked with advertising sales manager to identify sales opportunities• Served as primary point of contact for sales people/ vendors seeking to resolve issues associated with advertising… Show more • Created media plans and special promotions tailored to client needs• Proactively identified potential new business clients and creates plans to sell• Worked directly with sellers to determine pre-sales research needs. Conducts pre-sales fact-finding to assist in sale and/or product development• Worked with advertising sales manager to identify sales opportunities• Served as primary point of contact for sales people/ vendors seeking to resolve issues associated with advertising campaigns• Collaborated with the sales and marketing teams to determine client solutions• Assisted sales team with gathering of competitive materials, sales call preparation and CRM tracking.• Received and reviewed client orders for accuracy, resolve discrepancies (i.e. correct rate, correct distribution, and correct product) and notified sales representatives• Facilitated fulfillment (delivery), tracking and billing of campaigns to ensure that deliverables met client expectations• Created sales collateral and basic proposal materials to highlight unique selling points and value proposition of both current and new products and programs• Fostered open communication amongst all stakeholders• Worked with various divisions, departments, managers and sales representatives to compile information necessary to create effective advertising materials and plans Show less

Newport News, Va

• Coordinated and managed special project assignments• Cultivated and developed new business (print and online)• Responded to both internal and external customers’ inquiries, requests and orders in a timely, articulate and responsible manner• Enhanced community involvement through events and association participation• Negotiated proposals and contracts, with management approval and within the scope of job authority• Identified, researched and analyzed ideas for new business.… Show more • Coordinated and managed special project assignments• Cultivated and developed new business (print and online)• Responded to both internal and external customers’ inquiries, requests and orders in a timely, articulate and responsible manner• Enhanced community involvement through events and association participation• Negotiated proposals and contracts, with management approval and within the scope of job authority• Identified, researched and analyzed ideas for new business. Served as lead for targeting competitors, prospects, partnership candidates and key industry trends.• Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of potential revenue, profit and strategic value for development projects, as well as arrange and conduct meetings with current and potential partners, vendors and customers to determine capabilities and strategic fit.• Coordinated and managed Tidewaterbiz, Daily Press’ free daily e-newsletter, networking events Show less

Ferguson Center For The Arts

• Supported Director of Marketing• Promoted several events for the season with a wide range of performers including Former Senators Olympia Snowe and Joe Lieberman, Ziggy Marley, Dwight Yoakam, Shaping Sound Dance Co., Natalie Cole, Dave Koz, and Scotty McCreery. • Website management (Wordpress)• E-mail marketing and surveys / database entry and management (Constant Contact)• Social media management (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram)• Program coordinator for young… Show more • Supported Director of Marketing• Promoted several events for the season with a wide range of performers including Former Senators Olympia Snowe and Joe Lieberman, Ziggy Marley, Dwight Yoakam, Shaping Sound Dance Co., Natalie Cole, Dave Koz, and Scotty McCreery. • Website management (Wordpress)• E-mail marketing and surveys / database entry and management (Constant Contact)• Social media management (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram)• Program coordinator for young professionals group with 300+ members• Coordinated monthly contests (E-Club, social media, artist meet-and-greet opportunities)• Created marketing materials such as flyers, slideshows, signage, web and brochure content and more• Assisted in overseeing marketing interns• Assisted in planning and promoting additional acts for seasons Show less

Christopher Newport Ferguson Center For The Arts

• Assisted in building Christopher Newport’s University Ferguson Center for the Arts following through social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.)• Documented concerts, shows, and patrons’ experiences through social media platforms (most recently John Legend and Straight No Chaser sold out show).• Designed and built promotional material for various shows concerts, and news through multiple social media platforms

Newport News, Va

• Promoted to the Stock Market division within two months of being with the company.• Contributed to a collaborative effort of exceeding a one million dollar marketing goal each month for four months in a row.• Utilized strategic thinking through creating solutions to benefit the company and customer alike.• Coordinated and managed the distributing, ordering, allocating, and order placement for customers.• Communicated company policies and procedures efficiently to customers and… Show more • Promoted to the Stock Market division within two months of being with the company.• Contributed to a collaborative effort of exceeding a one million dollar marketing goal each month for four months in a row.• Utilized strategic thinking through creating solutions to benefit the company and customer alike.• Coordinated and managed the distributing, ordering, allocating, and order placement for customers.• Communicated company policies and procedures efficiently to customers and companies. • Maintained and built customer relationships through follow-ups and meeting deadlines Show less