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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Il

• Work one on one with a senior media negotiator learning the nuances of media buying and the requirements of specific clients. • Responsible for broadcast negotiation on behalf of clients in select markets with a focus on accurate projections while striving to put together the best media buy that suits the needs of the client.• Place and confirm media schedules with sales representatives.• Manage TV, Cable, and Radio order stewardship for 15+ markets nationwide, including Chicago local TV and Cable while utilizing Medialine.• Maintain accurate cash/trade percentages for each station to insure trade deal is being met.• Evaluate makegood offers and input accepted makegoods in Medialine.• Research and resolve any billing discrepancies in a timely manner.

Rockford, Illinois Area

• Directed a team of 30+ cashiers in collaboration with other department managers to make sure daily activities ran smoothly leading to the store significantly surpassing weekly sales goals.• Displayed exceptional attention to detail when handling all financial and inventory matters for the store. • Provided top-notch customer service by giving my full attention to all Menards guests.• Facilitated all of the training for new Menards team members through demonstration, hands on experience and frequent observation.

•Served in the capacity of assistant manager by supervising Customer Service Associates and working directly with Operations Manager to efficiently maintain day-to-day operation of store activities.•Mentored Customer Service Associates by assisting with their training and ensuring they had the skills necessary to provide a positive experience for all of Sports Authority’s customers.•Effectively communicated with customers to determine their needs, demonstrate product features and recommend additional items to ensure all customers’ expectations are met.

•Effectively communicated with customers to determine their needs, demonstrate product features and recommend additional items to ensure all customer's expectations were met•Completed sales transactions efficiently to make sure that the customer's shopping experience was a positive oneAdditional Accomplishments•Led store in additional sale units and dollars for multiple monthly periods•Assisting in the funding of business education degree being obtained

•Selected from 120 senior-level business student applicants to be one of only forty peer mentors of a freshman-level business student. •Strengthened critical networking skills through communication with executives and top management officials from several Fortune 500 companies.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Activities and Societies: Business Week Student Mentor, Sports Marketing Student Association

Obtained Associate Of Arts Degree, Marketing