Sales Assistant
Resume:
Michelle Morris
**** ***** **** **. ******* Twp., OH 45011 513-***-****
abi5zt@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
4+ years of excellent administrative support that led to several
promotions. 10 years of graphic design experience in the advertising and
radio industries, specializing in print and web design. 4 years of
successful B2B inside/outside sales. Career accomplishments include the
development of successful drip mail postcard campaign for car dealership;
designed award application that led B-105FM to be nominated for CMA Station
of the Year in 2001; finished 132% of plan in first year of outside sales.
Bachelor of Arts specializing in graphic design, The University of Toledo;
Associate in Applied Business, executive secretarial program, Bowling Green
State University. Flexible, organized and extremely detail oriented.
Searching for a challenging administrative support position that will allow
me to utilize my skills as well as enhance my professional growth and
creativity.
Experience
BLACK DOG GRAPHICS, a division of PMG, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 2005-May
2010
Senior Graphic Designer, Oct. 2007-May 2010
o Supported president by developing and designing company
presentations
o Assisted upper management with special projects and administrative
support
o Managed all invoicing, payroll, A/R and A/P for Black Dog Graphics
o Established rapport with clients via sales presentations and
consultative meetings
o Planned, designed and constructed websites using Dreamweaver CS3
o Monitored web statistics and managed search engine submissions for
clients
o Developed and managed monthly HTML newsletters and databases using
iContact
o In addition to all previous Graphic Designer responsibilities as
listed below:
Graphic Designer, Oct. 2005-Oct. 2007
o Developed Black Dog Graphics from a non-existent entity into a
profitable value-added service for PMG
o Participated in weekly brainstorming sessions developing client
marketing campaigns
o Created all types of print for PMG's 12 clients including logo
design, web design, print ads, outdoor and special projects
o Effectively planned workload to correspond with numerous daily and
weekly print deadlines
o Provided camera ready artwork to specs for printers and
publications nationwide
o Efficiently managed time for fair client billing
INFINITY BROADCASTING, Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 2000-Oct. 2005
Web/Graphic Designer
o Managed and maintained WUBE-FM website using Dreamweaver MX
o Created point of purchase signage, sell sheets, identity pieces and
artwork for four radio stations
o Prepared artwork for printers when outsourcing large four-color
process print jobs
o Designed advertisements for Queen City Jobs recruitment newspaper
o Assembled newspaper layout for print in Quark Express within weekly
deadline
o Assisted Marketing Director with special projects such as
billboards, CMA awards applications, quarterly newsletters and logo
designs
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AM FM, INC., Cincinnati, Ohio, March 1999-Sept. 2000
Assistant to Marketing Director, Feb. 2000-Sept. 2000
o Provided project support for Sponsorships, Sales Promotions and
Events Dept.
o Created logo and all signage for first annual Jammin' in the
Country event
o Created logo and all signage for first annual Festival on Ice event
o Conceived package design for B-105 FM Holiday Collection I & II
compact discs
o Provided back up support for front desk receptionist (first point
of contact for radio stations); duties included answering and
routing calls for 6-line telephone; greeting guests; distributing
prizes and filling out paperwork; distributing mail and metering
outgoing mail
o Promoted to Graphic Designer when AM FM was acquired by Infinity
Broadcasting in September 2000
Sales Assistant to WBOB-AM, WYGY-FM and B105-FM, March 1999-Feb. 2000
o Created sales proposals for 8-10 Radio Account Executives
o Provided back up support for front desk receptionist (first point
of contact for radio stations); duties included answering and
routing calls for 6-line telephone; greeting guests; distributing
prizes and filling out paperwork; distributing mail and metering
outgoing mail
o Promoted to Assistant to Marketing Director
PERFECTION SERVICES, a division of Perfection Group, Cincinnati, Ohio, July
1995-March 1999
Services Consultant, April 1998-March 1999
o Finished 132% of sales plan for the 1998 fiscal year
o Met with prospective clients on consultative basis to determine
needs and appropriate money-saving solutions for heating and air
conditioning systems
o Developed and presented environmental solutions proposals to top
management
Customer Relations, July 1995-April 1998
o Acted as company goodwill ambassador by maintaining good customer
relations through on-site visits and outings
o Assisted sales team with administrative tasks and special projects
o Recommended and sold heating and air conditioning service upgrades
to established client base
o Provided back up support for front desk receptionist (first point
of contact); duties included answering and routing calls for 4-line
telephone; greeting guests
o Promoted to Services Consultant after exceeding given sales goals
KINKO'S OF OHIO, Toledo, Ohio, April 1994-June 1995
Computer Services Consultant
o Trained three co-workers in Computer Services Department
o Completed design and layout projects within strict deadlines
o Consulted with clients and developed ideas and typesetting styles
Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Continuing Education, Cincinnati, Ohio
Introduction to Dreamweaver 8.0 and Intermediate Dreamweaver CS3
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts, concentration in Computer Design and Communications
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY, Bowling Green, Ohio
Associate in Applied Business, Executive Secretarial program
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