Sales Manager

MELISSA ANN RANKIN

OBJECTIVE

Cutting-edge leader with proven project/team management in

Internet Marketing environment, personnel development, and

media/advertising experience seeking advancement within the

company.

EXPERIENCE

2006-present The Berry Company/LIM Dayton, OH

Manager, Publishing & Design Services

• Innovative professional with progressive management expertise in publishing and

design. Actively involved in the immersion of our digital product suite, working with

marketing and Sales to identify challenges and act as a diligent problem solver in

sensitive situations. Am a strong communicator, lending outside the box solutions and

counsel while working in conjunction with our Sales team. Looked to as singular point

of contact for all Sales and product related inquiries pertaining to our product suite.

• Experience with SEO/SEM, video, audio, daily production, billing, and a variety of

other products/situations within the company. Work closely with all of our vendors to

maintain great working relationships. Enjoy Client Management type work in regards

to social media.

• Exposure to PPC search based initiatives, writing for the web, and internet yellow

pages. Expert functionalities for sites such as yellowpages.com, Google, Yahoo.

Accustomed to monitoring search campaigns on Google, MSN, Yahoo, Bing, etc., with

our vendor Marchex.

• Managed up to 19 direct reports in production type environment with responsibilities

ranging from billing, Sales pay, video/audio creation, and placement of advertising.

Promote open-door management style and enjoy coaching/developing employees

while working cohesively as a team. Instrumental in implementing Standard Work, 5S,

and Daily Management in my work area.

1999-2006 B.C. Roosters Dayton, OH

Store Manager – Lead Trainer

• Managed team varying from 10-25 employees while responsible for all opening and

closing procedures.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and worked as a team leader while

promoting an open-door management style.

• Revamped company-wide training documentation while working as lead trainer in our

Dayton based stores. Used classroom style training as well as hands-on training

courses.

1999-2000 Miller Publishing Springboro, OH

Editorial / Feature Writer

• Developed proficiency in Associated Press Style and worked with deadlines while

gaining experience in feature and editorial writing.

• Covered and took photos at events in Warren and Butler Counties.

EDUCATION

1998-2004 Miami University Oxford, OH

B.S. English / Journalism

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