Jim McCoy
Central Point,OR
Summary
Experienced brand ambassador, using social media platforms to tell compelling stories. A positive teammate, adaptable, and committed to the organization's success. Growth-minded and energetic.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Coordinator
Grace Cascade Christian Schools
09.2018 - Current
- Serving as "active voice" for the schools, reinforcing with families their good decision to send their children to GCCS.
- Using platforms such as Constant Contact, Instagram, Facebook, and the Challenger Athletics website for internal and external marketing.
- Increasing readership of weekly electronic newsletter from an average of 46 to 62 percent per issue.
- Challenger Athletics is consistently one of the top 10 high school athletics websites in the state of Oregon, and the top medium-size school.
- Working as part of the Advancement team to help drive financial support for the school, and increase enrollment.
- Instructor for high school Broadcasting class
- Play-by-play "voice" of the Cascade Christian Challengers since 2008.
Producer/ Agent
DeOro Insurance Solutions
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Modeled exceptional customer service skills and appropriate diagnostic sales techniques.
- Calculated quotes and educated potential clients on insurance options.
- Finalized sales and collected necessary deposits.
News/Sports Reporter/Producer
theDove Live Media Center
12.2007 - 04.2016
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story's subject matter.
- Shot video and still photos to accompany news stories.
- Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
- Delivered live and pre-recorded sports reports.
Advertising Consultant
Medford Mail Tribune
05.2004 - 05.2007
- Completed customer searches to generate new leads.
- Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
- Visited clients on-site to give benefit-oriented sales presentations.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction.
- Prepared sales contracts.
- Earned recognition and bonuses for exceptional customer service and sales performance.
Corporate Support Manager
Southern Oregon Public Television
04.2002 - 08.2003
- Achieved solid growth in securing new corporate sponsors for station programming.
- Near 100 percent client retention through changes in rate structure.
- Development of new rate structure.
- Assisting with pledge drives.
Account Executive
KGRV Christian Radio
10.1995 - 04.2002
- Consistently exceeded monthly sales quotas by pursuing leads and expanding the prospect list.
- Managed an average of over 50 active accounts monthly of varying sizes.
- Executing creative strategies to earn client business.
- Presenting client-focused solutions.
- Promoted to Sales Manager, August, 2000.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, Oregon1991
Skills
- Brand Promotion
- Content Marketing
- Internet Marketing
- Marketing campaign development
- Customer Engagement
- Social content planning
- Data Analytics
- Online Marketing
- Audience Engagement
- Email Marketing
Accomplishments
Top biller for "Our Valley," 2006
OAB "Sports Announcer of the Year, non-commercial division," 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Consistent top five producer, Medford Mail Tribune
Top producing agent, DeOro Insurance Solutions
Timeline
Communication Coordinator
Grace Cascade Christian Schools
09.2018 - Current
Producer/ Agent
DeOro Insurance Solutions
07.2016 - 08.2018
News/Sports Reporter/Producer
theDove Live Media Center
12.2007 - 04.2016
Advertising Consultant
Medford Mail Tribune
05.2004 - 05.2007
Corporate Support Manager
Southern Oregon Public Television
04.2002 - 08.2003
Account Executive
KGRV Christian Radio
10.1995 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Southern Oregon University
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