Microsoft Word
Account Director driven to increase sales in established accounts while reaching out to new potential clients. Detail oriented with exceptional communications and project management skills. Market expertise in financial, automotive, healthcare, packaged goods and the airline industries. Results-driven professional with comprehensive experience in strategic account management, focusing on building strong client relationships and driving business growth. Adept at negotiating contracts, resolving client issues, and aligning services with client needs. Proven success in fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic environments, showcasing excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Led internal communications strategy and execution, driving initiatives to enhance employee engagement and reinforce company culture across a diverse, on site, hybrid, and remote workforce.
• Developed and launched the “Motivational Monday” campaign, resulting in a 70% increase in employee interactions on the company's social media platform within three months.
• Conceptualized and managed “Love Wins,” a multi-channel campaign that achieved the highest employee engagement index in the organization's history and was recognized as a finalist for the prestigious Ragan Award for Internal Communications Campaign of the Year.
• Utilized digital marketing expertise and analytics to optimize campaign performance, consistently leveraging A/B split testing to increasing open and click-through rates, maintaining a 65% open rate for email.
• Demonstrated strong team leadership and effective budget management to deliver impactful communications initiatives, including company-wide NHL sweepstakes designed to promote employee engagement.
Senior Account Director – Marketing, Product Development & Sales
Seven Worldwide, Chicago, IL
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Account Supervisor – Advertising, Marketing & Communications
Leo Burnett Agency, Chicago, IL
Spearheaded the creation of Super Bowl commercial and gained buy-in from General Motors’ key decision makers.
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Microsoft Word
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Learning to Have a Green Thumb