Manager Account

Christian Mehall

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Work Experience:

Account Supervisor

ZIMMERMAN ADVERTISING- Fort Lauderdale, FL

October 2009 to present

Client: hhgregg Appliances & Electronics (onsite agency representative)

Manage the client/agency relationship as primary contact, based onsite and

fully integrated into client HQ; balance agency's creative initiatives with

client positioning, target audience, and strategic goals.

Collaborate with client, creative team, production team and studio on new

campaign development and shooting.

Manage the creative development, production and approval of all TV and

radio including all purchased media, added value and co-op broadcast.

Work very closely with creative team, updating scripts and ensuring

compliance with legal disclaimers and supers, as well as ensuring all non-

broadcast utilizes correct logos, talent images and footage.

Manage all grand opening broadcast for the fastest growing appliance and

electronics retailer in America (most aggressive growth in last two years,

opening over 60 stores).

Manage the creation and approval of all print materials, including in-store

signage, OOH, special event signage and added value deliverables.

Manage all sports partnerships and the broadcast and print deliverables

associated with each.

Supervise promotions manager and oversee all grand openings and special

events.

Sr. Account Manager

YOUNG & LARAMORE- Indianapolis, IN

December 2006 - October 2009

Clients: YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, Mobi Wireless, Weaver Popcorn, Ugly

Mug Coffee, eTapestry, Peerless Faucets, Silver/@ Home in the City, Jade

Rare Luxury Erguotou

Managed "The Unlearning Curve" research process and resulting positioning,

branding and creative development for new clients (YMCA, Mobi, Weaver

Popcorn, Jade - only account manager to do so).

Managed branding and rebranding, consumer research and development of new

materials for existing clients, including print ads, website and banner

ads, packaging, etc.

Served as main client contact and liaison between clients and

creative/strategic/media/production teams.

Collaborated with clients on marketing plans and briefs at outset of

creative development.

Managed client communications including status reports and production

updates.

Developed new business initiatives including prospect research, RFI and RFP

management, presentation and creative development management.

Account Manager

BANDY CARROLL HELLIGE- Indianapolis, IN

December 2003 to December 2006

Clients: McDonald's of Central and Northern Indiana, Hoosier Lottery

Offered objective council to client during strategic process and execution

phases.

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Assisted senior account managers in overseeing 247 McDonald's restaurants

and managing the needs of 52 owner/operators and regional staff.

Managed conceptualization, presentation, approval, production and billing

of all TV, radio and collateral for Hoosier Lottery.

Managed presentation, scheduling, approval, production and traffic of all

TV, radio, OOH, POS and store signage for McDonald's co-ops.

Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure production goals were met

and client's needs, which were often on highly compressed timelines, were

accommodated.

Coordinated monthly meetings and manager outings for McDonald's co-ops.

Sales Advisor

CARLTON MERCEDES-BENZ - Greenville, SC

April 2003 to August 2003

Developed client base and consistent referrals at highest volume dealer in

upstate.

Worked as both new and previously owned sales advisor, responsible for

knowing current and older vehicle lines.

Manager

THE WAGGONER'S TRUCKING - BMW PLANT SPARTANBURG - Greer, SC

June 2001 - April 2003

Managed rail, yard and factory operations, including loading and unloading

of rail cars, staging and location of all BMW vehicles for domestic and

global shipment, as well as movement to all support areas including paint

shop and incoming car processing.

Managed vehicle logistics, tracked missing units and coordinated shipping

documentation.

Developed relationships with BMW management in each area to ensure

efficiency and compliance with production timelines.

Education:

MARIAN COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Fall 2000

Student government Vice-President

Student representative to College Presidential Search Committee

Sports marketing intern at IUPUI Sport Complex

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE

Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts, 1998

Community Service:

Mentor/Advisor, Mentoring in the City, Marian College

Methodist Hospital Adolescent and Child Life, Indianapolis, IN

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