Jake Blaker

At Corkboard Concepts, I have built and continued to build many core abilities such as

• Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and optimize ad performance.
• Utilized analytics tools to track campaign performance and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Oversaw budget allocation for advertising projects, ensuring efficient resource management across initiatives.
• Collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing advertisements that resonated with target audiences.
• Developed strong relationships with media partners to negotiate favorable ad placement rates, ensuring maximum return on investment for clients.
• Focused on building creative & interactive proposals/RFPs
• Creative problem solving

My key role is to prospect, set, and conduct meetings with current and new prospects ultimately converting them into an upsell/new sale.

As well as coordinating within our team to enure projects are ready to launch and enuring proactive campaign effectiveness.

While working part time at Ity Advertising, I worked full-time at Nemacolin where I developed core hospitality standards, provided an upscale experience, and drove regular guests to purchase memberships.

• Delivered exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues efficiently.
• Facilitated smooth guest check-in and check-out processes, ensuring accurate billing and documentation.
• Coordinated with housekeeping and maintenance to uphold property standards and guest satisfaction.
• Managed reservation systems, optimizing occupancy rates through effective booking strategies.
• Developed strong rapport with returning guests to foster loyalty and repeat business.
• Sold over 10 $100,000 memberships

I developed core knowledge of RFPs, Advertising sales, and services both digital & traditional.

• Managed account documentation, maintaining organization and accuracy for all client records.
• Coordinated client communications to ensure timely project updates and feedback collection.
• Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to enhance satisfaction and retention.
• Analyzed account performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements to service delivery.
• Assisted in executing marketing campaigns, aligning strategies with client expectations and objectives.
• Researched CRM & Contact tools such as Apollo & Monday.com

I worked as a director of policy holder information along with conducting and scheduling interviews with potential team members

• Coordinated outreach programs to engage stakeholders and promote organizational goals.
• Managed communications with internal and external parties to ensure consistent messaging.
• Facilitated team meetings to gather input on program development and implementation.
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
• Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.

Conducted an immense amount of outreach

- 200 to 250 phone calls a day

- brought in over $250,000 in additional revenue