Interested in helping children No child should ever go hungry or live with abuse of any kind Elderly and animals as well
Love the beach, sun and sand
Swimming; water aerobics
Traveling
Antiquing
Writing
Kathleen Talmage
Palm Coast,FL
Summary
Accomplished retired sales professional seeking to utilize my experience from my 37-year career in Media. Seeking a position in sales, boosting sales, customer service, or advertising.
Diligent [Desired Position] with background in managing client relationships and driving revenue through innovative sales strategies. Successfully closed high-impact deals and fostered long-term partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in communication and negotiation, consistently exceeding client expectations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Executive
Hampton Roads Magazine
- Responsible for developing revenue through advertising and events for Hampton Roads Magazine (City and Lifestyle) and Hampton Roads Bride Magazine. Sold booths and assisted with development of Bridal Show.
- (Vista Graphics)
Account Executive
Vista Graphics
07.2012 - 10.2022
- Managed accounts for several publications including City and Lifestyle pubs and Virginia Wine/Savor magazine on a statewide level. Also sold special events including a wine festival, bridal shows and sponsorships, including Top Docs and Top Lawyers.
Account Executive
Pittsburgh Business Times
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Built a book of business in the financial industry. Worked with CPA Firms, staffing, stockbrokers, transportation and automotive. The PBT targets C-level executives. Responsible for the growth in said categories as well as a reach out of category. Sold advertising within the print publication as well as digital and PBT events.
Senior Account Executive
Pittsburgh Magazine
11.2007 - 04.2011
- Provide prospective advertisers with opportunities to utilize all Pittsburgh Magazine products in order to achieve their advertising objectives. Must achieve all monthly goals, report budget and forecast numbers on a weekly basis, provide creative ideas, develop and implement event marketing plans, and prospect new business on a daily basis. Account base – Major accounts such as US STEEL, and West Penn Allegheny Hospital, along with local business, technology and industrial categories.
Marketing consultant
The Williamsburg Magazine and Virginia Gazette
04.2004 - 04.2006
- Responsible for developing advertising in a tourism publication, as well as layout and management of all accounts sold. Developed profiles for all advertisers, assist with map layout, and special events. Provided written advertorials for each advertiser within special pubs.
Education
Montana State University
Billingsundefined
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Client relationship building
- Account management
- Relationship building and management
- Pipeline management
- Customer service
- New business opportunities
- Customer relations
- Territory management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Sales quota achievement
Certification
Graduate of Jim Williams Radio Training
Graduate of Chris Lytle Radio Training
Dale Carnegie Graduate
Jason Jennings; Graduate of Radio Sales Training
Member of the Jim Manning Awards for Excellence in Radio Sales 1999-2003
Previous member of Montana Broadcast Association
Previous member of the Minnesota Broadcast Association
Previously served on United Way committee
Previously served on the American Heart Association Committee
Volunteer as Marketing Coordinator Volunteer for First Night Missoula
Virginia Women in Tourism
BNI Chapter Pittsburgh PA
Business Women of the Historic Triangle, Williamsburg VA
Interests
Timeline
Account Executive
Vista Graphics
07.2012 - 10.2022
Account Executive
Pittsburgh Business Times
07.2011 - 06.2012
Senior Account Executive
Pittsburgh Magazine
11.2007 - 04.2011
Marketing consultant
The Williamsburg Magazine and Virginia Gazette
04.2004 - 04.2006
Account Executive
Hampton Roads Magazine
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St. Cloud State University
Montana State University