Drew Dargis

• Promoted to team lead/senior client solutions executive in July 2021.
• Exceeded annual targets in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 by selling print, digital, and SaaS programs to large universities, labs, biotech, and pharma accounts.
• Secured $600K+ in SaaS subscription recruitment services for large universities and health science centers across the Midwest and the Southeastern United States.
• Closed $100K+ in branded content online and print programs with MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Health Houston, and Texas Biomedical Research Institute.
• Expanded Midwest and Southeast U.S. territory by more than 30% year over year since promotion through proactive prospecting.
• Reached 103% of the 2026 annual target to date.
• Developed business relationships with healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, life science companies, and universities across the United States
• Upsold key accounts on new print, digital, and SaaS offerings, as well as branded and custom content opportunities
• Conducted client presentations, sales pitch meetings, and internal sales training seminars to enhance team knowledge and client engagement

• Achieved 127% of the annual target for 2019 through strategic campaign execution.
• Built and nurtured a robust opportunity pipeline through cold outreach to meet quarterly and annual targets
• Created print/digital/SaaS campaigns emphasizing research and recruitment for flagship weekly print Nature Journal and Nature.com
• Executed career-focused recruitment advertising campaigns for universities, pharmaceutical, biotech, and life science companies
• Conduct meetings and conference calls with high level university executives for the Midwest & Southeast territories of the United States

• Work directly with the Publisher, Chief Editor, CRO, and Design Team to ensure and execute monthly revenue and production goals for print, digital & social platforms
• Grew monthly revenue by 50% in Q4 2017 and over 100% in Q1, Q2 & Q3 2018
• Closed over 100k in 2018 Real Estate advertising with annual contracts from Silverstein Properties, TF Cornerstone, The Moinian Group, and The Dermot Company
• Sold Title Sponsorship Packages to Wells Fargo (60k) & T-Mobile (40k) for the WestsideEATS Food Festival in June 2018
• Managed sponsored posts on the W42ST Instagram & Facebook pages, and also advertising in the W42ST weekly online newsletter (10,000 subscribers)
• Led a team of five W42ST Brand Ambassadors in achieving monthly revenue targets for magazine advertising sales
• Developed W42ST Small Business Partnership Program, enhancing marketing touchpoints for local businesses to boost sales
• Forecasted sales activity and revenue in Salesforce.com to inform strategic decision-making

• Promoted to Category-Specific Advertising Manager in October 2016
• Exceeded Quarterly and Monthly revenue goals by reaching 135% in Q4 2016, 118% in Q1 2017, and 125% in Q2 2017
• Managed and expanded medical research advertising catalogue in classified section of Village Voice publication to enhance visibility.
• Negotiated and secured sponsorship agreements with key partners. sponsorship packages for TD Bank and Ally Bank, generating over 50k in total billing for inaugural Village Voice Pride Awards in June 2017.
• Negotiated title sponsorship package with Extell Development Company, achieving 40k in total billing for 2017 Seaport Music Festival.
• Worked closely with Production and Marketing to launch the first Village Voice Education Guide in April 2017

• Sold print, digital, and event sponsorships to local NYC and national advertisers, driving revenue growth through diverse media solutions
• Exceeded yearly and quarterly goals reaching 108% to target in 2015, 100% in Q1 and Q2 2016, and 140% in Q3 2016
• Exceeded daily expectations in dials, accounts prospected, and meetings booked and conducted, contributing to overall sales targets
• Collaborated with marketing and production departments to develop client-specific media decks, proposals, and event offerings that aligned with client objectives

· Logged all created opportunities in Adpoint CRM

• Closed 2 multi-location Spa Businesses in Q1 2014 to achieve 175% quota credit
• Ranked as a top performer throughout 2013 by achieving 108% of the annual quota credit
• Managed sales process from lead research to deal closure, driving revenue growth
• Created new business opportunities through cold calling and qualifying leads in core target markets
• Conducted online solution demonstrations via web technologies
• Forecasted sales activity and revenue in Salesforce.com to inform strategic decision-making

• Single-handedly launched the Doodledeals.com Chicago market in August of 2011
• Reached 120% in contract and revenue quota Q3 & Q4 2011
• Elevated Chicago to second-highest gross revenue market behind NY, NY by December 2011
• Increased revenue by 10% with Chicago merchants such as My Corner Playroom, Family Grounds Café, and Pied Piper Playschool
• Cold-called and pitched Doodledeals.com benefits to potential vendors, emphasizing partnership with Diapers.com to drive incremental revenue for local businesses
• Supported Plumdistrict.com acquisition of Doodledeals.com in November 2011, contributing to continued sales growth in Chicago with mom/kid-friendly vendors

• Proactively maintained and grew an account base exceeding $10 million in annualized revenue
• Managed national TV advertising accounts for Gannett Media-owned stations in 2 top 10 television markets
• Success in closing of major sport packages and multi-platform sponsorships, including online
• Built and maintained relationships between Gannett Media television stations, and various Advertising Agencies throughout New York City
• Conducted campaign analysis, delivered tactical recommendations to clients, and optimized performance.
• Processed orders, managed make-goods, and maintained sensitive accounts including ITN, General Mills, Kraft, and Paramount
• Exceeded Quarterly Goals throughout tenure