Patti M. Summerlin
Atlanta,Ga. 30328
*********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. Fiscal responsibility
. Multi-task oriented
. Customer service focused
. Leads by example
. Thorough knowledge of local/regional/national advertising
. Extensive promotional products knowledge
. Oral and written presentation skills
. Microsoft Word, Excel knowledge
2009. Global Promotions
Advertising Operations/Customer Service/ Office Manager
Responsible for all aspects of this small companies operations
and customer service. Oversight for promotional products
company from inside/outside sales to order completion,
shipping, creative
approval, hiring, accounts receivable/payable and training of
additional staff. Quickbooks trained in accounting functions.
Customer service was our top priority.
We prided ourselves in having a very high rate of repeat
customers. Some of our clients were AT&T, Home Depot, the
CDC, Pfizer and Sciele Pharma.
2001-2006 LCI McCann-Erickson
Senior Atlanta Market Media and Marketing Specialist
Responsible for all aspects of the buying/planning, management
and accountability process on the following accounts: Chevrolet,
Hummer, Saab, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac, Isuzu, GM
Goodwrench, Nestles, Kohl's, Lowe's, Microsoft, Popeye's,
Nationwide Insurance, IHOP and Washington Mutual. Job included
billing reconciliation and payment approval.
Client presentation was a large part of my job. Constant contact
with all local media and clients. Trained support staff.
2001. Summerlin Media
Owner/ Operator
Operated my own Planning, Buying and Account Service Agency for
local and national clients. Portfolio included: Georgia Medical
Institute, ACT and Barrett Dodge Chrysler Jeep. Maintained all
aspects of advertising including broadcast, print, creative and
billing. Increased GMI school enrollments by 67% in six months.
Direct Response media being my primary target for Georgia
Medical and ACT.
1998. TBWA Chiat Day Advertising
Regional Broadcast Supervisor
Supervised the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions for Nissan and
Infiniti. Managed, hired and trained a team of eight people and
responsible for all aspects and implementation of all Chiat Day
accounts. Traveled on behalf of Nissan and Infiniti to all
markets in the Southeast with Chiat Day media buyers and had
direct contact with all local media and the Nissan / Infinity
dealer groups. I established strong relationships with Clients,
Account Service and Media Planning. Also worked on Airtouch,
Outback Steak House, VH1, Sony Playstation, Grammercy Pictures
and ABC.
Education:
University of Georgia
DDS proficiency
Quickbooks
Microsoft Suite
References upon request