Rachel M. Wadsworth
503-***-**** abk8o0@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To contribute value to the reputation and profitability of an organization
through my experience in the advertising field.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
. Effectively multitasks and meets short deadlines through high level of
organization and time management
. Sharp attention to detail
. Finely-tuned negotiation and collaboration skills
. Excellent interpersonal communication - both collegial and B2B
. Extensive computer experience (Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint, social media outlets)
. Strong work ethic, ambition, and drive to succeed
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cmedia Advertising and Media Buying Agency- Portland, Oregon
A full service, direct response media buying and client services
organization with billings of $250+ million annually
Media Buyer
2010 to Present
Research, coordinate, and purchase media on more than 30 national cable and
regional networks and in 40 local markets for 45 direct response retail
organizations. Experience with all forms of media including broad rotator,
per-inquiry, GRP based/awareness, and international media (Canada).
. 2010 personal media billings to date is $12+ million gross; top 3 billing
of all short form buyers
. Personal billings have more than double annually since 2008
Jr. Media Buyer
2009 to 2010
Researched, coordinated, and purchased media on more than 20 national cable
and regional networks and more than 30 local markets (including Las Vegas)
for 45 direct response retail organizations. Simultaneously assisted senior
level buyer while maintaining and expanding Jr. Media Buyer
responsibilities.
. Responsible for billing growth on national cable stations new to
television landscape, including marketing to clients
. Represented Cmedia at ERA (Electronic Retailing Association) Convention
in Las Vegas
Assistant Media Buyer
2007 to 2009
Provided organizational support for members of mid-level and senior buying
staff, trained new and existing support staff employees (locally and in the
Philadelphia office), and purchased media on 30 small to mid-size local
markets and 4 national cable stations.
. Provided full Assistant Media Buyer duties to multiple members of buying
staff simultaneously
. Played a key role in the creation of an electronic invoice-processing
system, still in use today
Media Coordinator
2006 to 2007
Responsible for data entry and reporting of preliminary media spot times
for all clients and stations (both national and local). Provided
administrative support to assistant media buying staff.
. Created and implemented Daily Prelog Spreadsheet document which is
distributed department-wide and still in use today
. Performed several Assistant Media Buyer-level duties concurrently with
Media Coordinator responsibilities
Intern
2006
Participated in structured program providing training and hands-on
experience in all aspects of full-service advertising agency, including
client services, short form and long form media buying, operations and
media analytics.
3 EDUCATION - Oregon State University, Bachelor of
Science - Communications major; Political Science minor
REFERENCES - Available upon request