David Coupe
Chicago,IL
Summary
Creative and enthusiastic professional, leader, and collaborator with 10+ years in the corporate setting. Worked as a Customer Service Representative, Promotions Coordinator, Programming Coordinator, and Account Executive. Excels at multitasking, organization, and thinking outside the box.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Executive
AtmosphereTV
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible for providing input regarding the prospects' needs and market/competitive trends.
- Created opportunities with businesses such as breweries, tax offices, comic shops, and more.
- Cultivated a massive pipeline of sales opportunities.
- Created plans and strategies for developing business and achieving sales quotas.
- Ran workshops with 20-30 employees working on bettering their processes.
- Mentor for newly onboarded employees.
Programming Coordinator
Weigel Broadcasting
Chicago, IL
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Lead network programmer scheduling hundreds of episodes a week for five major networks.
- Manager of team that does research of competitors programming.
- Created special programming for holidays, memorials, seasonal themes, special events, etc.
- Duties included programming network schedules, providing 20+ affiliates with programming information, supplying internal Media Timing Reports, sending usage reports to distributors, and other tasks.
- Screened potential new content for QA.
- Proficient in Google Workplace, Microsoft Suite, WideOrbit, SIMS, and Nielsen programs.
Promotions Coordinator
Weigel Broadcasting
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Responsible for strategically placing promotions for five different networks while also scheduling sponsored promotions and web drivers.
- Duties included organizing a database of thousands of promotional materials, maintaining documents and records, managing inter-departmental relations, and providing creative insight.
- Worked on special projects, such as writing for the official website of our highest rated network, providing creative direction on promotional materials, and assisting in multiple film shoots.
Customer Service Representative
Groupon
Chicago, IL
07.2013 - 01.2016
- Proficient in SalesForce, Microsoft Suite, and internal programs.
- Promoted to Getaways department within a year, in which customers were buying higher price point travel and vacation packages.
- Received a commendation for training new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Performing Arts
Columbia College Chicago
05.2009
Associate of Arts (A.A -
Dean College
05.2006
Skills
- Managing Client Relationships
- Database Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Market Research Proficiency
- Training Coordination
- Creative Collaboration
- Proofreading
- Social Media
- Content Creation
Volunteering
Make a Wish Foundation - Oct 2018 - Screenwriter
Chicago International Film Festival - Sep 2017 - Festival Volunteer
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Account Executive
AtmosphereTV
08.2022 - 05.2023
Programming Coordinator
Weigel Broadcasting
05.2019 - 08.2022
Promotions Coordinator
Weigel Broadcasting
01.2016 - 05.2019
Customer Service Representative
Groupon
07.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Performing Arts
Columbia College Chicago
Associate of Arts (A.A -
Dean College