Matthew Litschewski
? **** Deerwood Ave ? Louisville, KY 40205 ? Cell 502-***-**** ?
abm4af@r.postjobfree.com
Media and Marketing Strategist
Strategic Media Planner ? Media Buyer Negotiator ? Advertising and Communications
I am a strategic thinker with over 6 years of experience in sales and marketing
roles. During this time I have worked in several different industries from oil
refining to banking and ad agencies. Career highlights include: increasing revenue
through marketing and media plan development and application for premier family
resort; product and specials development for themed resort. Media negotiations which
saved the company $10,000 per quarter. Effective media plan and tactic development
to reach recruiting goals of one of the nations biggest healthcare providers.
Increase in agency ad revenue through greater client buy in and execution of media
plans.
Media Strategy ? Media Buying ? Client Management ? Contract Negotiations ? Expense
Control and Budgeting ? Sales Presentations ? Print Media ? Social Media ? Online
Media ? Vendor Relations ? Media Tools ? Radio and TV ? Google Adwords, Adsense,
Analytics ? Facebook ? LinkedIn ? Youtube
Professional Experience
NAS Recruitment Communications October 2008
to September 2009
Full service recruitment advertising agency in Cleveland, OH
Media Planner
Evaluated designed and implemented quarterly media plans for the 5 medical
recruiting battalions the covered the US and parts of Europe and the
Pacific rim. Negotiated with media vendors to secure best placements and
rates as well as any value add for the client. Utilized existing analytic
tools and source base codes to track campaign success and report ROI.
Monitor and report on weekly marketing budget reports.
Develop and implement comprehensive media plans for the U.S. ARMY
Medical Department (AMEDD) supporting recruitment mission for
physician and allied health professionals
Plan and implement national and local marketing plans for the largest
healthcare system in the U.S. fulfilling over 90 medical, dental and
healthcare specialties
Create and implement advertising management and tracking solutions
quantifying program ROI and planning effectiveness
Manage 10MM national and local media budget through U.S. ARMY
proprietary CRM solution, and Media and Advertising Placement System
(MAPS)
Negotiate and coordinate media planning and buying activity
specializing in broadcast, internet, print and direct response
channels
Fort Rapids Resort
October 2007 to August 2008
Full service hotel and indoor waterpark located in Columbus, OH
Media Buyer/ Marketing Specialist
Coordinate all communications and sales collateral, press releases and ad
creation. Develop and plan media buying for online, direct mail, email,
print, radio and TV advertising. Assist in the development of new
programs, packages and product offerings. Respond to the needs of the
sales department with informational piece for resort clients. Oversee the
onsite interior marketing, and maintain image of the resort.
. Planned and managed allocations of $650,000+ annual budget maximizing
ROI and marketing effectiveness as it relates to strategies of
marketing plan
. Established plan for website redevelopment including layout, content
and analytics. Coordinated with both the creative and technical
agencies to ensure on time delivery of key phase
. Created media buying schedule to maximize impact in key markets using
all media outlets including print, TV, events, radio out of home,
direct and sponsorship
. Designed, negotiated and implemented multi-year events and promotional
package with professional sports franchise. Program included planning
and placement of media mix including print, broadcast and OOH channels
Old Towne Cleaners ... Westerville, OH December 2005 to October 2006
Full-service high-scale professional dry cleaning facility; brings in more
than $150,000 annually.
Operations Manager
Administer and perform "hands-on" all facets of operations with ultimate
accountability for profit and loss performance; responsibilities include
finances, accounts payable/receivable, sales and marketing, production
scheduling, quality control, problem resolution, payroll, facility
safety/security, and machine maintenance. Build relationships with client
and deliver excellent customer service as means of generating increased
revenue.
. Reduced expenses $4,000 per month via comprehensive analysis and
renegotiation of operational costs including supplies, utilities,
insurance and payroll; also utilized industry resources, including
memberships, and took advantage of member benefits. Cost reduction
eliminated need of additional capital from investors
. Generated additional revenue with development and implementation of
aggressive direct mail and print media marketing campaign; campaign
successfully building loyal following outside of traditional market
area with clients coming in from a 25 mile radius due to quality of
service provided
Mortgage Industry March 2003 to
January 2007
Account Executive/Senior Loan Officer/Team Leader
Orchestrated and implemented sales of conforming/non-conforming
conventional mortgages to refinance and new purchase homeowner market;
scope of role included client needs analysis, relationship management and
customized solutions provided for maximum financial benefit. Spearheaded
loan sales development and solicitation, network and establish referral
source relationships with real estate brokers and various external sources
and develop and allocate direct marketing material; created continuous
loan volume pipeline to facilitate mortgage sales activity.
Originated and accepted applications, conducted preliminary underwriting
reviews, submitted loan applications to processing and underwriting for
approval, followed-up to ensure documents required for processing,
underwriting, and closing secured in scheduled manner from appropriate
sources; addressed and resolved pre/post-close issues to ensure
availability and integrity of loan funds.
. Systematically built customer base and prospect pipeline from scratch
with potential for generating approximately $1 million in loans;
reviewed and researched territory and scheduled presentations
delivering products and service.
. Strategically timed the distribution of sales collateral with national
media campaign to maximize inquiries and sales of mortgages
. Developed geographical breakdown of broker market to give best results
for time invested. Targeted highest yield brokerages and built
successful relationships
New Mather Metals, Inc., Toledo, OH
Production Supervisor - 1996-2002
. Manufacturer of stabilizer bars used by several automobile companies
including Honda, General Motors, Toyota, and Subaru.
Education
Franklin University, Columbus, OH
BS, Marketing 2008
. Dean's List Winter/Summer 2008, Franklin University
Webster University, Louisville, KY
MA, Advertising and Media Communications
. Masters candidate expected graduation December 2010
. 3.20 GPA