MARKETING MANAGER
Accomplished professional with 20 years diverse experience in operational
and personnel management, strategic positioning, marketing and executing
sales plans that facilitate long-term business relationships. Results-
oriented, decisive leader with proven success in strategic thinking,
problem solving and building team productivity and loyalty. Experienced in
multiple media formats including audio, video, graphic and print. Leverages
persuasive communication and relationship management talents to achieve
organizational objectives internally and externally.
QUALIFICATIONS
Operations Management
Change Management
Marketing Trends
Strategic Business Planning
Needs Analysis & Identification
Team Building and Leadership
Contract Negotiations
Dispute Management
Public Relations
Campaign Development
Media Relations
B2B Relations
Strategic Messaging
Professional Speaker
High-Impact Presentations
Event Management
Web Development/Management
Marketing Collateral Creation
Promotion and Image Design
Computer Literate Win7 & OSX
Microsoft Office 2007
Photoshop CS3
Illustrator CS3
InDesign CS3
EXPERIENCE
HOLDEN LANDMARK CORPORATION - Holden, MA
Advertising Account Executive (4/07 to Present)
Promoted internally to manage list of 35 accounts ensuring continuous
client satisfaction and develop new business. Identify client needs,
develop proposals and create effective print campaigns. Discover and
cultivate new client accounts. Graphic Design, Layout and Ad Proofing.
. Averaged 102% of weekly goals during first six months
. Exceeded annual sales goal 2007
Classified Sales Manager (5/06 to 3/07)
Facilitated transition from MAC-based order processing system in web-based
system. Initiate sales in key categories while processing incoming orders.
Build relationships with business owners to promote long-term classified
advertising. Analyze client needs and provide guidance for effective
advertising.
EDGERTON ENTERPRISES, INC. - Worcester, MA
President (11/03 to Present)
Full responsibility for company operations including company vision, long-
term strategic planning, product management and development. Direct
development of all marketing and distribution of brand and develop
additional brands. Redefine organizational structure and develop core
principles. Implement strategic and tactical marketing plans. Plan, manage
and implement trade show exhibits.
Director of Internet Sales / Webmaster (12/99 to Present)
Research and develop company's on-line marketing plan; Perform market
analysis and establish web space accounts; Design and maintain company's e-
commerce web site; Create and maintain banner advertisements.
. Increased annual sales 60% in 2005
. Increased peak season sales from 2003-2004 to 2004-2005 by 52%
. Increased wholesale customer base 88% from fourth quarter 2003 through
fourth quarter 2004
STERLING COMMUNITY THEATRE - Sterling, MA
Marketing Coordinator / Graphic Designer / Webmaster (Contract - 2005-2009)
Create design theme and graphics for marketing materials including posters,
print ads, tickets, t-shirts and web site; Ensure brand consistency; Layout
and design for show program; Re-design and maintain web site.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS - Worcester, MA
Broadband Sales Specialist (11/05 to 5/06)
Inside sales; Market and position broadband consumer products to potential
and existing customers.
CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, WXLO - Worcester, MA
Program Director (11/02 to 5/03)
Responsible for overall station image; Develop and execute tactical
marketing plans; Design and utilize music research; Build client and
industry relationships; Team building, coaching and evaluation; Negotiate
and review employee contracts; Plan and oversee station concerts and
events; Write promotional and LIVE copy.
. Increased ratings 5.9 to 6.9, Persons 12+ (Arbitron Spring 2003
Worcester Metro).
. Developed consistent on-air presentation through targeted music,
imaging and on-air strategy.
NUTMEG BROADCASTING, WILI - Willimantic, CT
Program Director (1/94 to 11/02)
Responsible for overall station image; Develop tactical and strategic
marketing plans; Team building; Select and implement music programming;
Write promotional and LIVE copy; Produce imaging elements; Coordinate
remote broadcast operations.
Production Director (4/91 to 11/02)
Write and Produce Creative advertising; Develop effective ad campaigns for
Sales Department; Coordinate recording schedules; Ensure commercial
continuity; Day-to-day operations; Implement new hardware and software
technologies; Coach clients and new talent for commercial production.
Assistant Program Director (1/88 to 12/93)
Afternoon Drive Host and Morning/PD fill-in; Develop and implement
promotional campaigns; Write and produce commercial and imaging elements;
Conduct remote broadcasts; Maintain automation systems.
. Established WILI-FM as the Most Listened to Station (Arbitron 2000
Windham County)
. Increased market visibility through sales-driven promotions, 1-to-1
marketing and station web site.
FREELANCE WORK
VOICE-OVER TALENT (4/89 to Present) Comcast; Citadel Communications;
Mountaintop Broadcasting; Charter Communications.
VIDEOGRAPHER (6/85 to 3/86) University of Dayton - Intramural Sports
Department; Theatre Department.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON - Dayton, OH
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, 1985
BOSTON UNIVERSITY - Boston, MA
Certificate - Entrepreneurship, 2007
Fundamental Strategies; Leadership and Organization; Marketing and
Sales; Start-up Financing
Additional Training
Sales and Marketing - Irwin Pollack