Professional Work Experience

BARKLEY - Kansas City, MO

Assistant Local Integrated Media Buyer, November 2007 - June 2009

. Purchased for, managed, and monitored markets with more than a $60,000

budget for successful, well-known companies such as Sonic Drive-In and

Blue Bunny.

. Collected and researched data to help buyers accurately project how

well television programs, radio stations, and Internet websites would

resonate with targeted consumers.

. Successfully negotiated the lowest rates for our clients by fostering

relationships with representatives and account executives.

. As an assistant, aided and simplified work for buyers by designing

Microsoft Word and Excel worksheets and writing presentations to

organize information for management of larger markets.

. Familiarized buyers with programs that furthered their organization and

research.

Related Work Experience

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION - University of Illinois,

Urbana, IL

Advertising Associate, October - December 2006

. Collaborated with fellow students in a semester project for food

product development.

. Led advertising group by scheduling meetings, collaborating with

supervisors, approving of marketing materials, and adhering to

deadlines.

. Created a media plan, graphic advertisements, and promotional campaign

events for our product.

UNIVERSITY DIRECTORIES - Chapel Hill, NC

Sales and Marketing Intern, May - August 2002

. Enhanced research, communication, and time management skills by selling

yellow page advertisements to local businesses in the University of

Kansas market.

. Contacted 30 to 40 current or new advertisers daily.

. Participated with the University of Kansas intern team, who was

nationally top-ranked for at least nine consecutive weeks, reaching a

goal of $110,000 in called-in sales.

. Persuaded and sold at least one advertisement for 24 consecutive days.

Education

Master of Science in Advertising, 2007

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2004

Minor in Business Administration

University of Missouri at Columbia

Skills / Interests

. Proficient in Web 2.0/social media, DDS, SPSS, Google, Photoshop, and

Microsoft Office programs.

. Volunteer for Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey and various film

projects throughout Kansas City.

. Currently work part-time at Costco Wholesale, where I received Employee

of the Month for August, 2010.

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