Dynamic Associate Director with proven expertise in project management, strategic alignment, and staff mentorship. Successfully managed resource planning and developed training programs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Apex Exchange
New York
03.2022 - Current
Managed budget allocation and resource planning for multiple projects simultaneously.
Mentored junior staff in project management best practices and leadership skills.
Coordinated with external partners to ensure alignment on strategic objectives and deliverables.
Developed training programs for existing staff members as well as new hires.
Media Supervisor
Apex Exchange
New York
01.2020 - Current
Provided support in developing comprehensive media plans for clients based on their budget, goals, and target audience criteria.
Tracked progress against established KPIs and provided regular updates on results.
Managed multiple projects concurrently while ensuring deadlines are met within budget constraints.
Senior Media Buyer
Carat
New York
10.2016 - 08.2019
Analyzed audience data to identify target demographics and effective channels.
Negotiated media buying contracts with vendors for favorable placements.
Trained junior staff on best practices in media buying and negotiation techniques.
Managed relationships with media partners to ensure timely execution of campaigns.
Identified discrepancies between actual spend versus budget allocations and took corrective action when necessary.
Media Buyer
GroupM
New York
05.2011 - 10.2016
Sourced suitable media channels for reaching desired audiences at optimal costs.
Interacted professionally with different stakeholders, executives, clients and strategy teams to discuss media campaigns.
Junior Media Buyer
Corinthian Media
New York
11.2008 - 05.2011
Developed targeted media plans to maximize client reach across various channels.
Monitored campaign performance through analytics tools and adjusted strategies accordingly.
Assistant Media Buyer
Corinthian Media
New York
11.2007 - 11.2008
Coordinated logistics for media buying schedules and deadlines.
Monitored daily budget tracking for all campaigns and alerted Media Buyer when necessary.