ADRIAN DRAGOMIR
*** ***** ***** #***, *** des S?urs, Qu bec H3E 1W6
Tel : 514-***-**** e-mail: acgioz@r.postjobfree.com
Profile and Business Skills
. Ability to build positive and effective relationships with internal
team & new customers
. Ability to switch between management styles depending on company &
project needs
. Capacity to work hard and adapt in new environments (start-ups, new
markets etc.)
. Strong recommendation and closure skills
. Thorough comprehension of client behaviors, needs, response &closing
techniques.
. Master ''sales process''
. Media planning
. Sound understanding of social media and digital opportunities
. Effective time management and organization skills
. Entrepreneurial mindset and goal-oriented
. Strong business sense and diplomacy in negotiation
. Excellent energy to manage human resources
. Good stress management
. Proactive, Charismatic, fast-learner
. Sales Force, Siebel 1, Siebel 2, Excel, Power Point, Word, Internet,
Financial Software, Acomba, Mutual Funds Software, NetSuite.
. Work with Nielsen, ComScore, NadBank Data
. Languages: English, French, Romanian, Spanish,
Work Experience
Jan 2014 - present
Merchlar - www.merchlar.com
Senior Consultant - Marketing & Sales
Merchlar is a digital agency of the newest generation using cutting edge
technologies within the Augmented Reality and Mobile Apps Industry.
This is a hybrid position covering business development, project
management, marketing and company strategy.
. Generate sales, develop Canadian market and propose digital solutions
that capture targeted audiences and produce high engagement metrics.
. Create, manage, coordinate and execute marketing strategies and implement
tactical plans in order meet company's expectations.
. Develop unique value propositions, business partnerships, call to action
advertising and content marketing strategies targeted to key segments in
order to gain brand awareness and increase brand equity.
. Achieve targeted results & ensure timely and effective execution of
marketing tactics and programs.
. Identify opportunities for expansion.
. Implement 'improvements' within Marketing & Sales.
. Identify, and capitalize on market trends.
. Coach, mentor and raise the team's ability to deliver expectations.
. Establish sales strategy, train sales teams, sales best practices, and
sales objectives.
. Manage digital projects, manage product development for internal use and
client projects.
Aug 2011- Jan 2014
PostMedia/The Gazette
Senior Consultant - Integrated Advertising Solutions
. Manage large portfolio of national and local accounts within Food &
Beverage, Drug, Health Care, Fashion, Travel, Entertainment, and Non
Profit Organizations Industries
Promote The Gazette brand, secure partnerships, RECIP accounts, build
RFPs
. Market local & national accounts to high quality audience through
effective integrated advertising campaigns using multi-platforms of
print, digital and mobile mediums
. Realize and achieve new potential revenues as per predetermined sales
targets
. Ensure knowledge of the Gazette's digital and print products
. Develop sales strategies and report sales results
. Use online strategies around SEM, SEO, Google Analytics, AdWords,
Behavioral Targeting, Re-Targeting, Contextual Targeting, Content
Marketing and Social Media strategies.
. Manage marketing projects, overview & manage digital campaigns from
display advertising to rich media, social media solutions, e-mail
marketing, content marketing.
. Work with internal resources involved in campaign workflow and insure
deadlines are met in order to align campaign constraints.
Reward: - Overachieved digital budgets (155% over budget) for 2
consecutive years
- Best digital performance for 2012
- Best overall performance for 2012
July 2008 - July2011
RISE MEDIA
Senior Consultant - Marketing & Sales /Associate
. Build advertising/promotional programs based on clients needs assessment
and objectives
. Triangulate marketing strategy: establish action plan for the launch of
new project (online & offline products), S.W.O.T. analysis, product
positioning, respect deadlines, resources assessment, sales strategy,
'go to market' strategy, and loyalty programs.
. Research potential business, contact client, establish relationships,
consult and connect RISE MEDIA to client's business model by adding
value to the business.
. Sales and development of trendy promotional tools with high
differentiation and retention rate facing competition, business
development through dedicated client relationships.
. Consult, manage and market new web project/websites, including concept,
branding, inception, hiring resources, online/offline marketing
strategy...
. Media planning through marketing metrics in order to find the best means
of advertising and media vehicle selection
. Manage, train and recruit new resources : Establish recruiting profile,
competencies and skills, engage in recruitment process, build training
material and train new team, establish sales/consultancy best practices,
manage, supervise, track team results, answer to all questions in order
to insure employee success, and motivate team.
Nov 2006 - July
2008
Yellow Pages Group
Business Solutions Consultant
. Develop sales strategy in order to achieve objectives
. Identify and discuss advertising needs with prospective customers
. Design proposals for customers based on needs assessment
. Understand and promote YELLOW PAGES GROUP products and services relevant
to each new potential acquisition
. Ensure effective canvass control of accounts per period and throughout
the canvass
. Ensure effective retirement of new accounts and revenue per month at the
corporate revenue and conversion targets
. Ensure all documentation & reports are complete and accurate
. Ensure all canvass deadlines are met and books are closed on schedule
Assignment: Managing campaign of 1200 accounts (non advertisers)
Objective: 20K/month capital gain, 14units/month
Reward: 2nd highest average of sales per client in Canada.
Nov 2004 - May 2005
Dynamic Mutual Funds
Mutual Funds Specialist
As a Mutual Funds Specialist I solved problems associated with clients'
accounts by investigating and providing mutual funds knowledge addressed
and explained issues to clients regarding their accounts. Expanded
knowledge of mutual funds and their performance by using several computer
software programs.
Academic Education
2014 Project Management Institute PMI - PMP Certification (in
progress)
2012 S.P.I.N. Sales Training Certificate
2012 I.A.B. Certifications (Interactive Advertising Bureau of
Canada)
. Social Media Marketing Certificate
. Interactive Marketing & Online Advertising Certificate
. Mobile Marketing Certificate
2011 McGill - Project Management
2005-2006 UQAM University - Marketing Certificate
2001 Certificate - Business Development Certificate - Investors
Group
2001 Canadian Institute of Mutual Funds IFIC - Mutual Funds Course
License to negotiate mutual funds
2001 Multyrsa Inc. (El Salvador) -
Internship 4-week Internship in general administration:
. Accounting (payroll, timesheets, billing, collection)
. Human resources (recruiting procedures)
. Marketing - product distribution channels
2001. LaSalle College Business Adm. Diploma in Finance/Marketing
. 3 Year Program with Marketing/Finance Concentration
Extracurricular activities
. Networking specialist, Sponsorships, Promotions, Marketing Director
. Financing agent - Centre Jean-Claude Malepart - Non-profit
organization
Raised funds for the Youth of Ville Marie District in Montreal
. Basketball, tennis, snowboarding, video games ( strategy and pure fun
exciting games)
. Event organizer - National Day of Romania Dec. 2004 at the Romanian
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