Megan Ripley
Summary
Utilize my proven sales, marketing, and customer service abilities to positively impact a reputable company. Desire to be challenged professionally, strengthening my existing skill set, while learning new ways to excel.
Resourceful Co-Owner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess key skills in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless business operations and growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner/Bookkeeper
American Music Productions
Yucca Valley
06.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations for live events and music production services.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for artists and performances.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management for projects and productions.
Major Account Media Consultant
Hi-Desert Publishing Co.
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Sell all Hi-Desert publications and printing capabilities to local and regional businesses based on need. Provide print and digital advertising solutions to area businesses in order to inform our readers with the right message at the right time to the local community.
- Skills include using a variety of online tools such as DocuSign, MicroSoft 365, and Adobe products to best communicate with clients and coworkers.
Sales Manager
Moon Valley Nurseries
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Sell the value of Moon Valley plant material to wholesale and retail customers through on site, as well as, outbound and inbound phone sales strategies.
Sales Manager
Gannett DESC
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Demonstrate collaborative behaviors that motivate and inspire a team of Inside Sales Reps, challenged to exceed personal and professional goals every day. Known to embrace change and constantly model a positive attitude.
- Strong understanding of the sales behaviors that contribute to continued success along with the ability to teach others how to implement those behaviors for their own success. This includes, not only productivity metrics and best practices, but also how to approach book of business and position products to grow revenue.
- Track sales metrics and productivity via Salesforce.com daily.
- Manage Sales Revenue for multiple Gannett newspaper markets to include Michigan, New Jersey, and The Carolinas comprised of 10 different newspapers and a variety of online resources proven to be successful in recruitment advertising.
- Coached team to perform at 107% to goal over the last 4 months.
Inside Sales Representative
Gannett DESC
05.2012 - 02.2015
- Sell recruitment solutions to companies across multiple Gannett newspaper markets utilizing multiple resources available within the Gannett suite of products. Newspaper markets include Westchester Journal News, Poughkeepsie Journal and Asbury Park Press.
- Successful in growing print and digital revenue from both existing customers and prospects by delivering best-in-class recruitment solutions.
- Averaged 121% to goal over time as an ISR.
- Nominated for the Director's Cup in January 2013.
Training Coordinator, Administrative Assistant & Server
Scotty's Brewhouse
02.2010 - 05.2012
- Conduct new-hire orientation and train new employees on menu and successful sales approach.
- Onboard new hires into ADP system.
- Collaborate with team of servers, FOH, and BOH management to deliver the highest level of customer service.
- Duties included: Training of staff, serving customers, administrative functions & branding Scotty's effectively through in-house programs and rapport building.
Account Executive
Ricoh Business Solutions
08.2009 - 02.2010
- Sold printing solutions to new and established businesses.
- Built rapport with existing Ricoh accounts, while prospecting new business as well. Met with customers in person, to educate them about printing solutions and how to utilize technology more efficiently. Sold a wide variety of products to businesses looking to upgrade both hardware and software applications.
Account Executive
Network Communications
09.2007 - 04.2009
- Built and maintained relationships with builders and real estate agents through regular meetings and networking events.
- Grew revenue by identifying and qualifying prospective customers daily. Worked with Marketing Managers and Business Owners to create an appropriate solution using a combination of print and online advertising.
Inside Sales Executive
The Indianapolis Star
05.2003 - 09.2007
- Collaborate with Outside Sales Executives to effectively service and grow book of business of Real Estate and Automotive advertising clients in the Indianapolis market.
- Managed largest Real Estate offices such as Re/Max, Century 21, and Carpenter Realtors. Successfully collected all materials necessary for weekly company ads, proofed all listings, and managed follow up calls. Exceeded goal 11 out of 12 months.
- Worked with Auto dealers & Real Estate Agents to fulfill advertising programs from inception to insertion into the newspaper's products. Proofed all ads to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Proficient in data entry systems. Selected to lead coworkers through program and software updates.
Education
B.A. - Telecommunications Industry and Management, Business Minor
Indiana University
Bloomington, INSandler Sales Institute
Skills
- Microsoft office 365 products such as excel & Word
- Adobe products
- Google products such as sheets, docs, and forms
- DocuSign
Timeline
Co-Owner/Bookkeeper
American Music Productions
06.2023 - Current
Major Account Media Consultant
Hi-Desert Publishing Co.
07.2018 - 07.2021
Sales Manager
Moon Valley Nurseries
10.2017 - 07.2018
Sales Manager
Gannett DESC
02.2015 - 10.2017
Inside Sales Representative
Gannett DESC
05.2012 - 02.2015
Training Coordinator, Administrative Assistant & Server
Scotty's Brewhouse
02.2010 - 05.2012
Account Executive
Ricoh Business Solutions
08.2009 - 02.2010
Account Executive
Network Communications
09.2007 - 04.2009
Inside Sales Executive
The Indianapolis Star
05.2003 - 09.2007
B.A. - Telecommunications Industry and Management, Business Minor
Indiana University
Sandler Sales Institute