RICHARD ABRAMS
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-***-****
Email: *******@*******.***
SUMMARY
Over 25 years of consultative sales and marketing experience, ranging from
regional advertising agencies to national media companies. I have managed
key multimillion dollar accounts and since 2002 have excelled in New
Business Development with a heavy concentration in Digital Marketing.
CORE COMPETENCIES/AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* New Business Development
* Key Account Management
* Consultative Selling C-Level Executives
* Proven record of continually increasing sales and market share
* Exceeding Recommended Revenue Budgets
* Specialized experience in digital advertising and marketing
* Search Engine Marketing and Search Engine Optimization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPLEAT RESTORATIONS 2014-Present
Marketing Director/Director of New Business Development
Compleat Restorations is the oldest disaster recovery company in central PA
. Lead marketing team of four, including three outside sales
representatives
. Developed new branding and image campaign
. Maintain a comprehensive annual marketing plan and advertising budget
. Oversee the development of internal and external marketing materials,
including online display, pay-per-click, SEO, print and broadcast ads.
. Direct external agencies to upgrade digital marketing strategy and
tools, including website, social media and advertising.
COMCAST/NBC UNIVERSAL, Harrisburg, PA 2013-2014
Senior Regional Major Account Executive
Comcast/NBC Universal is the largest media company in the world
. Ranked #1 in the central Pennsylvania region in Total New Business
Dollar Sales
for 2014 YTD
. Responsible for maintaining and increasing a portfolio of $1.25
million in annual standing revenue
. Senior Account Executive on major regional accounts including Capital
Blue Cross and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
HIBU MEDIA, Mount Joy, PA 2005-2013
Senior Account Executive/Team Leader
Hibu Media is one of the country's leading Digital Marketing firms and
publisher of Yellow Book USA. Responsible for maintaining and increasing
a portfolio of $800,000 in revenue
. Promoted to Senior Account Executive Jan. 2011-managed 6 Junior Acct .
Executives
. President's Club recipient 2007 & 2010
. Ranked #1 in Total Sales in the Mount Joy/Hanover PA office March 2013
. Ranked #1 in Digital Media New Sales & Dollars 2008-2013
. Ranked #1 in Direct Mail Sales Dec. 2013
. Ranked #1 in New Business Dollars Dec. 2012
. Ranked #2 in New Business Dollars May, 2013
. 9.2% Net Gain YTD 2013
WEBER ADVERTISING & MARKETING, Lancaster, PA 2002-2005
Weber Advertising is a $3 million regional marketing agency based in
Lancaster, PA.
New Business/Creative Director
. Doubled agency billings from $1.5 million to over $3 million from
February 02-June '04
. Led all agency new business presentations; developed all creative
advertising
ABRAMS ADSOLUTIONS, Lititz, PA 1994-2001
Marketing Consultant
Sole proprietorship created to deliver cost effective advertising and
marketing programs
OGILVY & MATHER, New York, NY 1984-1994
Junior Copywriter
Worked on national accounts including General Foods and American Express
EDUCATION
*B.S., Advertising - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
SPECIAL TRAINING & MEMBERSHIPS
* Public Speaking
* Management Training
* Member Direct Marketing Association
* Google Red Belt Certification