Account Executive Sales
Resume:
LINDA PARRICK
Long Beach, CA **803
abhk5f@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
**** ** ******* ****** ******* EXECUTIVE
LONG BEACH MAGAZINE - LONG BEACH, CA
Responsible for marketing and generating revenue for print
and
online media.
Key accomplishments include:
. Managed and facilitated sales cycle from inception to
completion
. Marketed and generated referrals and leads by building strong
personal
relationships with clients
. Respected leader, communicator and negotiator with a talent for
handling
problem accounts and promoting new business
. Instrumental in closing high profile sponsorships for city,
nonprofit, charity
and trade show events
2007 to 2008 SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
WEAVER MULTIMEDIA GROUP - AUSTIN, TX
Partnered with The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau,
responsible for generating revenue for tourism
publications
in print and online media.
Key accomplishments include:
. Generated $.5 million in revenue for Official Visitor's Guides,
Meeting
Planners Guide and online media
. Promoted the Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau tourism
initiatives as a
destination city for domestic and international travel
. Capitalizing on value of Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau's
partnership
through major city events
. Responsible for prospecting and closing new business accounts
and work as
a consultant with clients to optimize the ad spends
2005 to 2007 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
COX COMMUNICATIONS
TEXAS GOLD MAGAZINE - AUSTIN, TX
Responsible for generating revenue for the magazine in
traditional
print advertising.
Key accomplishments include:
. Become the team's leader in newly signed contracts and the
highest achieved
revenue for six (6) months
. Engaging clients in the value of Cox publications to
effectively overcome
objections and maximize sales activity within my assigned
territory
. Ensuring territory growth through lead follow-up, cold calling,
relationship
building and solid personal selling skills
1992 to 2005 SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
PARRICK FAMILY DAYCARE - LONG BEACH, CA
Provided premium quality in-home childcare, serving the
local
and surrounding communities.
Key accomplishments include:
. Obtaining new clients and negotiating profitable agreements as
a childcare
provider
. Maintaining a solid business structure, achieving 20% year over
year growth
. Provided nurturing and preschool education to accommodate my
clients'
developmental stages
. Hired and supervised a small staff to support my efforts
1985 to 1992 GENERAL MANAGER
MANUEL'S RESTAURANT - AUSTIN, TX
Managed and facilitated the day-to-day
operations and special events.
Key accomplishments include:
( Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained team
members
( Promoted and achieved special events for large
groups (corporate, political.
and live music events)
( Responsible for achieving event objectives while
maintaining budget
management
( Maintained the highest standards of food quality,
service, and loyal customers
which resulted in expansion of additional
locations
EDUCATION
Southwest Texas State University, Bachelor of Science: Major - Journalism
University of California at Long Beach - Early Childhood Teaching
Certificate
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