Sales Manager

Khayla R. Banks

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Mobile: +1-646-***-****

As an ambitious, result -driven leader I am looking to leverage a career in

international media sales and account management towards a successful

career in new media advertising platforms with the prospect of becoming a

senior advertising executive.

Summary of Experience

Contract Negotiations

Public Relations and Speaking

Strategic and Tactical Planning

Business Development

Advance Sales and Marketing

Financial Planning/Monitoring

Project Coordination

Employee Training

Industry analysis/ research

International Market Experience

Government Liaison

Event Planning

Professional Experience and Achievements

Account Manager/ Senior Sales Consultant

August 2007- April 2010

Big Media Group/ Media Plus Consulting, Lommel, Belgium

Consulted government officials, public and private sector CEOs and

Directors for implementation of country- wide image building, advertising

and/or PR campaigns in the form of the country specific investment

magazines such as The European Times, Wall Street Market Research, Channel

News Asia, Fox 5 New York and other titles

Key Achievements:

> Diversified distribution points by adding 5 new airport VIP lounges, 2

business park locations and numerous government offices within Western

and Eastern Europe

> Seamlessly managed several accounts at one time with clients ranging

from various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, finance, tourism, F&B, real

estate, and other industries

> Successfully achieved sales targets of 200,000 EURO per business quarter,

earned four promotion levels whilst training new sales consultants and

directing all project work

> Co- creator and co- producer of the 1st produced and distributed edition

of the European Times magazine

> Achieved over 300,000 EURO in promotional funds from corporate sponsors

such as Pfizer, Novartis, Teva which represented the first successful

participation of pharmaceutical companies in Hungary's country-wide

marketing campaign

> Achieved 25% increase in revenue growth by pursing new business

opportunities in Caribbean and Latin American markets during the early

stages of the financial crisis

> Created a marketing strategy for the Latvian Health Ministry and the

Chairman of Paul Stradins Clinical University Hospital (Latvia) which

attracted attention from investors and European Union Commission to the

500 million EURO development project of the hospital and health care

system

> Contributed to the hiring and new training techniques for two top sales

consultants that within in 6 months brought in 1 million EURO in total

sales; organized recruitment, hiring and training together with Manpower

Latvia

> Organized and hosted numerous regional trainings and team building

weekends for fellow consultants and upper level management to find

solutions to increase media sales during the world economic crisis

> Launched a clear communication strategy to Pan- Asian private and

institutional investors with Minister of Transport and Communication of

Botswana and public companies; contract total of 270,000 Euro

Marketing Assistant February 2007-

July 2007

Clear Channel -Katz Media Group, New York, New York

Contributed to the success of the marketing and sales team by overseeing

and managing numerous key account clients on and off -air radio promotional

activities, produced various data reports for completed campaigns. During

planning stages of ad campaigns, conducted research on market demographics

and other analytical data which resulted in targeted marketing initiatives

for clients ranging from A&E television shows, Coco Cola, cosmetic

companies and many other clients.

Community Service Endeavors

Co-assisted and mentored inner city teens during the 'Summer in the City'

photography program at the International Center for Photography NYC

Girl Scouts of America: Devoted countless hours to assisting the North East

Bronx Service Unit manager in coordinating scout's activities, managing

quarterly budgets, organizing fundraiser events and moreover participated

in skills development of the Scouts, and troop leaders

Education

Schiller International University, Madrid, Spain September

2005- December 2006

Bachelors of Arts, International Economics; graduated with 3.48 GPA with an

Award in International Business

Hunter College City University New York, New York

September 2003- May 2005

Matriculated credits earned

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