Elizabeth Saul
*** ** ******* ******, ********, OR 97211
*** **** **** ****** ? New York, NY 10028? 917-***-**** ?********@**.***
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
I am a forward thinking, creative, customer centric professional with a
background in marketing, business development, strategy, and account
management, and a proven track record for exceeding goals and developing
recurring business. I thoroughly enjoy all aspects of marketing, customer
interaction and creatively building something of value with a team. This,
along with my "do what it takes" attitude, are some of the attributes that
I can bring to develop new business and effective marketing programs for
your company.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
As a senior marketer, offer new ideas and broad-based skills that can make
an impact on your bottom line.
. Development and articulation of marketing strategies and solutions.
. Consultative selling and the customization of solutions to address client
needs.
. Leadership of and development of peers and direct reports.
. P & L management.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Me You Them and They Marketing Consultants, Selma, OR 2008-
Present
Owner
. Develops and implements internal and external marketing materials,
programs, and processes such as flyers, brochures, promotions, direct
mail, merchandising, and advertising to help increase business.
. Collaborates with local business n Sales, Marketing, and Product
Development to determine launch strategies for new products or services
and program rollouts.
. Supports design, development, and execution of structured go-to market
plans for single or multiple, diverse products or services with
substantial financial impact to the organization. Develops structured
product or service marketing plans. Provides the sales force with the
tools and information to effectively attract and retain customers.
. Coordinates and oversees the execution of online advertising and
promotional programs to ensure profits meet objectives.
Metro Networks, a Westwood One Company, New York, NY 2005-
2008
National Director of Marketing
. Analyzed marketing objectives, formulated media strategies and
recommended best media plans for traffic sponsorships and digital media
advertising and managed all aspects and details in the execution of
client multi-market campaigns
. Top 5 billing executive for 2006 with $9,500,000 gross revenue and 2007
$16,000,000 gross revenue- exceeding budgets both years by 19% and 28%
respectively.
. Member of Westwood One's President Club which recognizes excellence in
sales performance for 2006 - 2008.
. Chairman 2007-8 of Metro Network's Executive Steering Committee,
appointed by management, to improve the direction of the company and
increase positive morale.
. Increasing agency billings by over 25% in consecutive years in a down
radio market. Number One new business biller in 2006 and 2007 generating
combined revenue for 2006 and 2007.
. Launched highly successful online and telemobile marketing campaigns for
several clients such as: Shell Oil and Subway
New Vision Advertising, Inc, New York, NY 2003-
2005
Vice President of Marketing and Sales
. Developed a list of over 30 performing clients with combined billings in
excess of $50 million per year, which represented 41% of the company's
billable income.
. Created and executed strategic advertising plans for clients utilizing
traditional and non-traditional media with a specific goal(s) orientated
approach.
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K- Rock Radio (WXRK-FM), New York, NY
Account Executive 2000-
2003
. Grew agency revenue on an average annual basis of 28% per year. Such
clients included Snapple, MTV, VH1, Sprint, Saturn
. Developed a clientele base of "new business" generating over $2 million
dollars per year.
. Led the marketplace as the top 5 highest billing account executives for
new business from 2001-03.
ChannelSpace Online Entertainment, Inc, New York, NY 1998-
2000
Vice President of Marketing
. Created a strategic marketing program for their primary website,
collectingchannel.com, utilizing traditional media and direct response
programs to create site awareness which increased over 1000% during the
campaign's run.
. Produced television and print advertising campaigns with the emphasis on
generating additional avenues for direct revenue thru our collecting
'club' and premiere club members. These programs were created as a paid
member club similar in feel to belonging to a platinum membership
association.
. Increased revenue through our business-to-business marketing agenda with
current strategic partnerships as well as forging new relationships and
alliances, such as eBay and PAX television
. Managed public relation aspects of the company public relations,
including press releases, full print media campaigns, and collateral
sales materials, and new company website.
. Initiated a complete overhaul of the website, to create a more user
friendly and appealing atmosphere.
. Increased page viewership from 8,000 in May '99 to over 3,400,000 in
December '99.
Impact Advertising Group, Inc, New York, NY 1996-
1998
President, Owner
. Launched new advertising agency that generated $25 million annual revenue
. Developed and maintained 45 clients, including Intuit, Time Life, and
Nature's Advantage consisting of both short and long format advertisers.
. Introduced product lines and marketing campaigns that generated
excellent, profitable relations with client companies, both in the United
States, The United Kingdom and Europe that increased brand sales by 17%.
. Created brand awareness, and provided extensive media strategies -
utilizing innovative approaches with both QVC and the Home Shopping
Network.
. Established relationships with over 250 television stations nationwide to
clear barter programs for infomercial and commercial formats.
DLQ Advertising, Inc, New York, NY 1990-
1996
President, Owner
. Produced, directed and scripted over 80 direct response commercials and
infomercials for clients such clientele as Time Warner, Intuit, CMP
Publications, and Alabama Tourism.
. Placed Direct Response advertising campaigns in both Europe and the
United Kingdom.
. Negotiated rates with national media outlets including: broadcast, cable,
print and radio, saving clients over 45% off of general media advertising
campaigns.
. Successfully managed a staff of twenty.
. Developed barter program agreements with television stations and cable
networks to distribute the client's products on a risk-free basis.
. Supported the success of client companies through the design of effective
strategies, materials and communication pieces with target markets.
MSG Advertising, Inc, New York, NY 1988-
1990
Vice President / Creative Director
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Communications
Boston University, Boston, MA