Sales Vice President

Nissa C. Martin

************@*****.*** 651-***-****

Objective

Communications consultant with wide platform of experience in writing,

editing, design and sales seeks creative position where all skills are

utilized to best serve company.

Work History

5/2009-Present

Marketing Manager, Sit/Stay Canine Behavioral Instruction

. Developed and executed marketing strategy for startup pet business

. Advanced client base 200% within first year, including client

retention and referral program, community involvement and grassroots

approach

. Designed, coordinated and maintained consistent branding image

including ROI, Direct Mail, Internet, SEM, Mobile and other out of the

box concept branding

4/2008- 8/2009

Advertising Consultant, Marketshare SAVE on Everything

. Provided daily contract negotiations with community businesses while

multitasking between design, production and budget parameters

. Maintained monthly maintenance of accounts receivable to prevent long

term aging

. Focused on attention to detail in the preparation and proofing of

advertising copy for clients

. Developed successful business relationships with local community

business owners

1/2006- 4/2008

Advertising Consultant, Eden Prairie News/Southwest Newspapers

. Maintained the growth of a set territory in the southwest Minneapolis

suburbs

. Held daily communication between various departments and clientele

. Developed and executed marketing solutions for various sized

businesses

. Applied prepress production knowledge as needed for a variety of

specialty printing

. Increased territory development by 12% in first 18 months

7/2005-1/2006

Advertising Consultant, Lakeshore Communications

. Consulted and recommended marketing programs for western suburb

community businesses

. Developed and implemented volunteer organization programs including

advertising

. Preformed daily communication between departments while reporting

directly to the publisher

. Established company's role within community outreach programs

3/2004-3/2005

Advertising Representative, Lillie Suburban Newspapers

. Managed current and new business advertising needs in specified

territory for series of weekly newspapers while achieving various

deadlines and financial goals

. Coordinated various display advertising, including specialty printing

and community advertising while paying specific attention to detail

. Maintained various forms of communication between prepress production,

editorial and sales

. Achieved territory growth of 30% within the first six months

1/2003-5/2003

Advertising Representative, University Chronicle, St. Cloud State

University

. Contacted local area businesses regarding placement of ads with

student newspaper

. Created ads from concept to final prepress production quality

. Bolstered final quarter sales by an additional 25%

10/1999-5/2000, 1/2002-12/2002

Assistant News Editor, University Chronicle, St. Cloud State University

. Delegated news story assignments to the staff of a by-weekly newspaper

. Multitasked various writing assignments in all areas of interest while

adhering to deadlines

. Developed professional communication skills while maintaining student

status

. Performed design and editing of product in prepress production

Volunteer Experience

Shakopee Jaycees, Member since 2004

Offices Held:

2007 - Secretary. Maintained all current meeting minutes for

chapter on weekly basis. Updated master files and recorded legal

information as directed by the chapter president. Involvement in

variety of community projects throughout year. Reported to the

chapter president. Received Gold State Level award 2007.

2009 - Webmaster. Maintain current website and the regulation of

chat boards. Verification of legal information as dictated by

chapter president. Maintenance of Internet communications

between members, project directors, visitors, state and

international level chapters. Involved in community based

outreach projects as needed.

2010- Secretary, Interim Public Relations Vice President.

Maintained all chapter communications including legal

documentation for nonprofit chapter. Received Gold Regional and

Silver State level awards. Coordinated marketing materials,

community image correspondence and promotional items to maintain

and grow chapter image as largest Jaycee chapter in the nation.

Oversaw major projects from concept through execution using

Chairman Planning Guide, including Relay for Life. Recipient

Gold Key Award 2010.

2011- Public Relations Vice President. Responsible for

maintaining and campaigning for the largest volunteer chapter in

the organization in the U.S. Oversee newsletter publication,

reports to the President.

Computer Skills:

Photoshop, InDesign, Quark Express, Pagemaker, MS Office, PowerPoint,

Goldmine

Education

B.S. Mass Communications, Dual emphasis Advertising and Journalism

Editorial Sequence, Minor Dual emphasis Graphic Design and Photography, St.

Cloud State University

A.A.S. Web Development and Interactive Media, Art Institute International

Minnesota

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