Judy Graversen-Algaier

**** **** **** ***** - ********, Kansas abk2dg@r.postjobfree.com 785-843-

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S U M M A R Y

Award winning professional with strengths in account management, sales

coordinator duties, and creative development. Innovative thinker and

problem solver with "can do" attitude. Strong communicator who easily

develops positive relationships with clients and co-workers. Teaching

background cultivates an open working atmosphere with people. Curious

nature with willingness to learn and adapt, strengthens contacts and

liaisons. Strong cultural awareness developed through living and working in

foreign countries.

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W O R K H I S T O R Y

Lawrence Journal- World Lawrence, Kansas 1999- 2009

Division of the World Company - Comprised of a Lawrence daily, and eight

suburban weekly newspapers. Circulation 50, 000 +. Home Preview, weekly

real estate tabloid, circ. 20,000.

Accounts Sales Coordinator -All Community Papers (2002 - 2009) Account

management and sales for Home Preview tabloid. Worked with outside sales

for special publications or assignments. Completed or assigned inside

sales. Ad order entry, day to day account assistance and proofing for

two territories. Worked closely with Regional Sales Manager, planning &

assistance, and upon request to corporate or community newspaper sales

staff. In Addition:

* Served as liaison with the Lawrence Journal- World, and their

Community Paper offices, facilitating smooth communication link

with layout, corporate traffic department, and Graphics.

* Point of Contact and full control of day to day sales, maintenance,

and customer communications for weekly real estate tabloid, "The

Home Preview". Final Ok for publication print run.

* Identified and implemented time saving improvements that were

credited with streamlining ad order process, reducing non-sales

time by 10-15% for the sales team, and ultimately improving

customer satisfaction by allowing additional proof time.

* Co-Creator of award winning travel tabloid, "A Day Away".

Publication received first place awards in both the Inland National

Newspaper Association's - 2008 Contest, under New Business

Development; and also Kansas Press Association's contest, Travel

and Tourism category. Contributed to both concept and

implementation for ad creation and sales for this successful

tabloid.

* Received awards from Kansas Press Association for successful ads

and concepts, 2006 through 2008.

Assistant to Lead Sales Representative - Lawrence Journal- World (2001-

2002)

Ad order entry and account maintenance for day to day sales. In

Addition:

* Provided sales contact and creative coordination for selected

accounts and entered daily insertion tickets.

* Headed up tabloid; Cowboy Winter Gathering. Provided direction and

implementation with all components- copy, photos, sales, and ads.

Tear Sheet Department - Lawrence Journal- World and Community Papers-

(1999- 2001) Coordinated tear sheet compilation, proofs, mail, and

delivery. In Addition:

* Restructured operational procedures as company added several

Community Newspapers.

* Implemented process to improve work flow, increase record accuracy,

and eliminate redundant delivery.

Resume- Judy Graversen-Algaier abk2dg@r.postjobfree.com 785-***-**** Page

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Al Ain English School - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates 1995 - 1997

Substitute and Teachers Aide

. Coordinated activities in the central arts and activities area as a

teacher's aide.

. Substituted within classrooms as a small group tutor for varied

subjects.

. Volunteered in preschool. Recruited to substitute position.

. Offered position teaching art at the Jr. High level just prior to

stateside return.

Cross Cultural Assistance Group - Clarksville, Tennessee 1993

Created marketing brochure packet for start-up company.

US Army, (civilian) Marketing and Advertising Department - Berlin, Germany

1988 - 1989. Illustrator

. Developed client's ideas into working concepts, layouts,

illustrations, and copy utilizing both freehand and clip art.

. Created ad campaigns for Education, Sports and Recreation

departments, plus special promotional events.

. Received awards from within the military for creativity and design.

. Known for positive verbal and written interaction with all

department managers.

. Selected to attend Marketing Seminar.

US Army, (civilian) Army Community Service- Berlin, Germany- Germany 1987 -

1988.

Volunteer- Public Relations - Display Art-

. Created monthly advertising display boards promoting public

awareness issues using various freehand and collage art methods.

. Received Volunteer of the Month award.

. Recruited to Illustrator position.

E D U C A T I O N

. Michigan State University - B.A. - Degree, awarded with Teaching

Certificate

. Grand Rapids Junior College - Associates, Fine Arts.

C O M M U N I T Y I N V O L V E M E N T

Tourism Board - Bonner Springs, Kansas 2007- 2009

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