Lisa O'Brien
Port Townsend,WA
Summary
Client-focused Advertising Director with 16+ years of experience in relationship building and sales tactics development. Accomplished at exceeding clients' expectations by providing personable support while maintaining long term account status. Motivated self-starter skillful in collaborating with colleagues to develop impactful presentations and sales strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Advertising Director
Cruising Outpost/Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
Berry Creek, CA
08.2012 - 04.2022
- Fostered/maintained all account relationships via networking and events.
- Collaborated with clients, designers, and editors.
- Assisted editors with layout, ad placement, and content procurement.
- Managed day-to-day functions of promotion and marketing.
Advertising Sales
Cruising Outpost/Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
Redondo Beach, CA
09.2008 - 04.2011
- Built strong, long term client relationships by providing consultative advertising and marketing services.
- Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities.
- Sold non-traditional advertising in niche publication, digital platform, and television commercials.
Syndication Director
Latitudes & Attitudes TV
Redondo Beach, CA
11.2006 - 03.2008
- Marketed multi-episodic television series and fostered relationships with international networks and domestic stations.
- Organized client contact information, orders, materials, etc.
- Assisted production on location and in post production.
Co-Owner
Pacific NW Boater
Port Townsend , WA
06.2011 - Current
- Create video content for marine based companies.
- Developed Pacific NW Boater TESTED online store.
- Partnered with WA State Parks to create video cruising guides.
- Manage accounting, invoicing, purchasing and inventory.
Co-Owner
The Bigfoot Store
Port Townsend, WA
11.2016 - Current
- Provide niche market merchandise to customers via an online store.
- Attend events and festivals as a vendor selling niche merchandise.
- Establish relationships with artists, authors, and manufacturers.
- Manage accounting, invoicing, purchasing and inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pueblo South High
Pueblo, CO05.1984
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
University of Southern Colorado
Pueblo, COSome College (No Degree) - Required Studies & Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, COSkills
- Exemplary Customer Service
- Relationship Development
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Social Awareness
- Collaboration
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Conflict Resolution
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Fast Learner
Timeline
Co-Owner
The Bigfoot Store
11.2016 - Current
Advertising Director
Cruising Outpost/Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
08.2012 - 04.2022
Co-Owner
Pacific NW Boater
06.2011 - Current
Advertising Sales
Cruising Outpost/Latitudes & Attitudes Magazine
09.2008 - 04.2011
Syndication Director
Latitudes & Attitudes TV
11.2006 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Pueblo South High
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
University of Southern Colorado
Some College (No Degree) - Required Studies & Nursing
Pueblo Community College
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