Craft industry specific comprehensive client proposals using our portfolio of media tactics: digital and traditional out-of-home, programmatic, email blasts, display ads, student newspapers, student social influencers and on-campus events
Develop media buying strategies, negotiate ad space, and participate in media planning to reach target audiences effectively
Negotiate favorable advertising contracts with vendors to secure optimal placements at competitive prices
Use available platforms to launch digital campaigns, analyze data and conversion rates across channels
Establish clear KPIs for each campaign, monitoring progress closely to ensure alignment with overall goals
Managed budgets for all media campaigns, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost efficiency
Lead co-op internship program and improve intern productivity by developing comprehensive training programs and resources
Streamline operational processes and workflow to increase the efficiency of team performance and resource allocation
Maintain accurate records of invoicing and payment activities in compliance with company and legal requirements.
Account Manager
NPAccel
05.2022 - 02.2023
Managed book of business generating $600,000+ in annual recurring revenue
Interfaced with clients, strategic leads, and supporting account team to deliver for clients across a wide array of industries
Acquired in-depth knowledge of each clients' business including key issues, competitive situations and industry trends
Improved client website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies
Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns
Effectively presented the agency's POV, recommendations, and deliverables to client audiences
Demonstrated good judgment, ability to foresee potential issues, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Served as a thought leader and client advocate for new technologies, platforms, and programs
Created roadmaps, planned strategic initiatives & lead optimization efforts to hit client goals and targets
Defined KPIs and delivered on client objectives and targets for volume and ROI.
Account Manager
NEWS CENTER Maine (TEGNA)
09.2016 - 04.2022
Influenced and drove sales by aligning the company's multimedia solutions with customers' marketing objectives
Built customer confidence by actively listening to needs and concerns and providing appropriate solutions
Improved productivity by overseeing and supporting the account executive team
Conducted research to determine top prospective clients and continually cultivate sales pipeline
Developed visually compelling presentations to highlight broadcast television and digital marketing products
Created project plans with established timelines for integral phases, managed workflow and achieved RFP submissions and completion deadlines on or before schedule
Owned broadcast television and digital campaigns from initial scope through execution and refinement
Updated account plans based on changing markets, customer conditions and competitor activity
Leveraged industry trends in customer verticals and marketplaces to shape value-added solutions and approaches or key audiences.
Editorial Research Consultant
TrueLine Publishing
05.2016 - 09.2016
Account Manager
Charleston Home & Design Magazine
09.2014 - 04.2016
Wine Sales Representative
East Coast Distributing
01.2012 - 09.2014
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2010
Skills
Advertising Campaigns
Media Buying and Planning
Relationship building and management
Certification
Google Analytics Certified
Google Ads Certified
HubSpot Certified
Earlier Positions
Editorial Research Consultant, 05/2016, 09/2016, TrueLine Publishing, Portland, ME