Wendy L. Adams
SUMMARY[pic]
Seven (*) years online media sales/account management, focused on Search
Engine Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. Expertise in Google,
Yahoo, MSN advertising platforms/ pricing models: CPM, CPC, CPA for e-
commerce and content/media. Strong understanding of internet terms,
technologies and protocols. Self-starter and fast learner with ability to
work independently or as part of a team. Ability to manage multiple
priorities and meet deadlines.
SPECIALTIES[pic]Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
with the ability to establish, develop, and maintain business
relationships. Ability to drive, prioritize, and deliver revenue
objectives. Excellent presentation, organizational and negotiation skills.
Competitive top performer who can quickly gain meetings with decision
makers, find solutions and close sales. Large book of interactive agency
and direct marketing contacts.
EXPERIENCE[pic]J Carter Marketing, Inc. - Nesconset, NY June 2008-Present
Sales Manager
> Selling banner ads and pre-roll video on to agencies and direct
marketers. Publishers include top national TV news and newspapers:
ABC, NBC, CBS, any many more. (500+).
> Preparing documentation and presenting sales packages and RFP's,
including follow up presentation analysis with VP. Creating insertion
orders and tracking sales through ACT-contact mgt. software.
> Assist business development in bringing on new publisher
relationships, negotiating price, terms and budgets.
Seevast, Inc. - Kanoodle.com, Pulse360, SyndiGo - Getzville, NY October
2003- May 2008
Key skills for all positions held within Seevast:
> Developing and executing strategic plans to meet aggressive revenue
goals in specific vertical markets.
> Presenting and articulating advanced product features and benefits.
> Strengthening existing relationships and maximizing revenue growth
with top clients.
> Providing training guidance and feedback to members in sales, account
management and client service teams.
> Interacting with internal teams to support sale and implementation.
> Representing Seevast at industry events and conferences.
National Agency Account Executive, March 2007-May 2008
> Ad sales totaling $6 million. Responsible for selling Sponsored Link
CPC and CPM advertising on Kanoodle, SyndiGo, and Pulse360 networks.
Presented solutions regarding product features, benefits and
solutions.
> Agency territory included NY, NJ, PA, MA, DC, VA, AZ and Southern CA.
Extensive weekly travel to the top interactive agencies across the
country.
> Managed and trained team of three inside account managers.
Instrumental in their promotion to sales.
Key Responsibilities for both SAE and AE positions from 2003-2007
> Maintained working knowledge of features and products, and ability to
effectively sell to advertisers.
> Worked collaboratively with client service growing revenue through
management of clients and up-sales.
> Prepared sales presentations and media plans in preparation for all
client meetings.
> Worked with media planners and buyers in executing campaign strategy,
i.e. creative, set up, and tracking.
> Analyzed performance data suggesting structural and editorial
improvements for campaign optimization.
> Provided campaign updates and follow up correspondence to ensure
advertisers are satisfied with their return.
> Troubleshoot advertiser issues to proactively identify problems and
provide solutions.
> Communicated with clients regarding new product launches and
advertising opportunities.
> Provided ongoing training to clients in all account management related
tools.
> Assisted advertiser invoices, and performed various administrative
duties related to management of accounts.
Senior Account Executive/Account Manager- Kanoodle & Pulse360, January 2005-
March 2007
> Ad sales during this period total $25 million. Primary client
vertical in Finance (real estate, investing, and banking).
Education/Career, Travel, Health and Beauty, Sports, B2B, Dating, and
Computing.
> Worked with VP of Marketing directly implementing banner tiles on CBS,
Monster, and Infinity Broadcasting.
> Several of my clients were selected by our PR firm for published
articles, regarding campaign strategy and techniques which were then
distributed company-wide in our marketing materials and presentations.
> Liaison between business development and sales for MSNBC, CBS,
Associated Press, and Christian Science Monitor delivering client
performance outcomes for better ad placement opportunities,
redistribution of traffic.
Account Executive/Account Manager Kanoodle & Pulse360, October 20003-
January 2005
> Ad sales totaling $7 million. Sold keyword and contextual ad
placements,
> Executed strategic initiatives for paid search accounts ensuring
keyword selection, bid amounts, copywriting, editing, banners, and
landing pages for each client.
> Worked with clients to offer new products and BETA testing. My
customers were first set up for API.
Dunhill Professional Search - Buffalo, NY October 2002 - October 2003
Senior Account Executive -Direct Placement Division
> Secured new accounts to place direct hire and temporary positions.
Identified candidates through ads, referrals, interviews, and
networking. Instrumental in securing top national corporate accounts
and candidates.
PaeTec Communications - Buffalo, NY January 2000 - October 2002
Senior Account Executive and Project Manager
> Sell/prospect new clients by cold calling, networking and referrals.
Identified qualified businesses using checklist and profitability
model (financial report) for savings including upgrades to phone or
data network.
> Project Manager after sale coordinating cut over from Verizon network
onto PaeTec, including telephone system upgrade with hardware vendors
and/or cut over to new data network and equipment installation.
CTC Communications - Williamsville, NY
July 1998 - January 2000
Account Executive
> Providing consultation and sales, upgrades and service improvements
focused on switched, dedicated, local/long distance telephone service,
internet and data services for local businesses in the Buffalo area.
EDUCATION & TRAINING[pic]Niagara University - Lewiston, NY May 1994,
Bachelor of Science - Commerce, Management, and Marketing
Sandler Sales Institute- National Sales Training; Presidents Club 2006
Professional Associations & awards[pic]American Business Women's
Association (ABWA): 1999 - Present; Chapter President: August 2008 -
August 2010.
ABWA Woman of the Year June 2008 & June 2010 and National
ABWA Top 10 Business Women Candidate 2010.
Junior League of Buffalo: 1998 - Present.
computer skills[pic]PaeTec Network Learning Center - Data, Frame Relay,
Broadband Networks, WAN, LAN, and Cisco products.
Proficient in Windows O.S., MS Office, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, ACT
& Goldmine - Contact Manager.[pic][pic]