Krista L. Bramlage
**** ******* ***** *** **** Chester, OH
45069
Mobile: 513-***-****
*************@*******.***
Summary:
Proven ability to develop and grow Major/National accounts in new
territories and markets. Ambitious
And competitive with a history of increasing sales revenue. Able to
present and deliver presentations, create customized comprehensive
solutions, and negotiate and close contracts. Extensive background in
advertising with focus on the Manufacturing, Financial & Banking,
Telecommunications, Healthcare, and Retail verticals. Team Mentor and
excellent communication skills.
Core Competencies:
New Business Development, Account Management, Client Relations, Customized
Solutions, Multi-Product Solutions, Negotiating, Closing, Quota Attainment
& Achievement, Mentor, Sales Training, C-Level & Upper Management
Clientele, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategies, Social Media, Advanced
PowerPoint, Advanced Microsoft Excel, and CRM tools.
Professional Experience:
Career Builder August 2008-March 2010
Career Builder is the largest US online career site with over 1500 online
partners including Facebook, Twitter, and You Tube. Career Builder has
quickly evolved from media and design services to talent consulting, and
offers a full suite of human capital solutions.
Major Account Executive
Responsible for managing and securing new business for 28 Major/National
accounts. Other responsibilities include cold calling across all divisions
of the company, blue printing entire organizations, creating comprehensive
customized solutions, developing targeted email and display advertising
campaigns to target qualified candidates, presenting proposals regarding
advertising on Social Media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and
LinkedIn, increasing revenue base through up- selling and multi-product
campaigns, providing training sessions to Human Resources and Marketing,
attending client division meetings, developing relationships with C-
Level, Upper Management in Human Resources, Operations, and Marketing.
. Increased 3 zero billing accounts to 103K in new business within first
three months of employment.
. Successfully finished 08 at 102% by securing new business in zero
billing accounts and up sells.
. Gained market share and revenue from competition in top target
accounts.
. Ranked # 3 in new business and activity in Q3 2009 contest.
. Maintained high activity in appointments, blueprints and dialing in my
Zone consistently.
Krista L. Bramlage
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Cincinnati Bell
February 2007-August 2008
Cincinnati Bell is one of the Nation's best performing local exchange and
wireless providers with a wide range of telecommunications services that
include local, long distance, internet, cellular and data.
Major Account Executive
The primary focus in the Dayton market is to generate new business within
the Major Accounts via in office visits, phone cold calling, networking and
referrals. Other responsibilities include growing an existing base of
customers, working across departments to ensure all customer service issues
are resolved, generating and presenting proposals, delivering and setting
up wireless phones, wireless training, and database management.
. Given the responsibility of managing and up-selling Dayton's #1 largest
account-Cox Ohio Broadcasting.
. Consistently ranked #2 out of team of 7 and ended at 102% in August
2008.
. Met and exceeded quota for wireless, LD, Local on a monthly basis.
. Team Mentor .
Gannett Inc. July 2005-February
2007
The Cincinnati Enquirer is the highest-circulation print publication in
Greater Cincinnati. It publishes a variety of print and electronic media,
including separate editions for Ohio and Kentucky, 17 weekly newspapers, 10
daily newspapers, magazines, and a network of web sites.
National Account Executive
Responsible for developing new business and managing a client base of 52
Major and National key accounts and 10 million dollars in revenue. Other
responsibilities include increasing current client revenue through up-
selling and multi- product campaigns, preparing and presenting turn - key
proposals, promotions, and advertising schedules to current and potential
clients, maintaining and building upon new and existing clientele,
teaching sales training courses in competitive media and building
relationships with local and national agencies.
. Given the responsibility of managing some of the departments most
"difficult" and largest accounts as a result of my proven
professionalism, follow through and attention to detail resulting in the
growth and retention of Kroger, Cincinnati Bell, and Time Warner Cable.
. Ended 07' at 121% through new business acquisition in the
financial/banking industry by prospecting, networking, and referrals.
. 618K in new business revenue in 07'.
. Met and exceeded quota for ROP, Online, and Community Press on a monthly
basis in 07'.
. Recognized as the Display Account Executive of the month in April 2006
and November 2006.
Krista L. Bramlage
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Clear Channel Broadcasting June 2002-July
2005
WEBN/WOFX are the top radio stations targeting Males 18-54. Both stations
rank in the Top 3
consistently in Arbitron ratings. WEBN/WOFX provides radio advertising as
well as sponsorships,
online advertising and events.
Major Account Executive
Responsible for developing new business and managing a client base of 145
key accounts, creating and
developing radio ads, preparing and presenting advertising proposals for
all 8 stations,
creating advertising schedules through TAPSCAN to achieve CPM goals and to
gain market share,
entertaining clientele and maintaining excellent client follow up and
collecting for services rendered.
. Ranked #2 during 2004 for revenue sold and #3 of 12 in new business
sales.
. Club Freddy recipient for 2002 and New Business Leader in 2003.
. Increased current client revenue by 150% through up-selling and
cluster selling.
. Assisted management with pre and post employment ride-a-longs
providing feedback on candidates and employees to aide in the decision
making process and conducted on the job new-hire training.
Infinity Broadcasting
December 1999- June 2002
WKRQ/WAQZ, are the top radio stations targeting Females 18-49. Both
stations rank in the Top 5
consistently in Arbitron ratings. WKRQ/WAQZ provides radio advertising as
well as sponsorships,
online advertising and events, and career fairs
Sr. Account Executive
The primary focus is to generate new business for WAQZ and provide
recruitment advertising for
WKRQ/WKRQ through our career site, career fairs, and print publications.
Other responsibilities included
developing campaigns utilizing non-traditional products including
sponsorships, promotions, recruitment
and event marketing, generating new business through monthly contests, cold
calling, prequalifying
and prospecting new clientele.
. Generated over $367,000 in new business the first year through cold-
calling and building new relationships.
. Team mentor for new-hires.
. Achieved quota in 2001 and was a trip winner for WAQZ.
. Achieved 1st and 2nd record setting numbers each month for WAQZ for
2000.
Insight Communications December 1996-December 1999
ICN 6 is the main news source for the cable network in Kentucky. ICN 6
provides local news,
weather, sports, and entertainment news.
Producer/Director/New Anchor
Responsibilities included producing Northern Kentucky Magazine, a two-hour
talk show for Northern
Kentucky business owners, producing, directing, editing, and news anchoring
for daily news and
entertainment programs for Insight Communications. Other duties included
scheduling 80 guests per month,
programming, writing, and editing promotions.
Krista L. Bramlage
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Ohio Center for Broadcasting
June 1993-December 1996
Since 1986, OCFB has taught all aspects of broadcasting to a generation of
broadcasters
through an intensive, hands- on program instructed by the industry's top
professionals.
Director of Education
Responsible for managing 5 full time staff members' and 34 part-time
instructors, placing instructors
for radio/television classes and developing class curriculum, developing
effective recruiting
and marketing strategies to generate top of mind awareness and increasing
applicant traffic flow,
prospecting local businesses and schools for potential applicants through
open houses and seminars,
Managing local marketing budget and creating marketing campaigns targeting
our open houses,
Purchasing and placing all local media based upon ratings and demographics,
and implementing new
Internships with media relationships.
. Increased internships and job placement by 78% by utilizing
contacts within the media.
. Promoted to Director of Admissions in July 99' and Increased admissions
in 99' by 122%
WKRC TV 12 May 1992-May 1994
WKRC TV 12 is a top local CBS news station for the Greater Cincinnati
Market.
Production Assistant/Part -Time
Floor director, chyron assistant, camera & teleprompter operator for
nightly news programs, writing scripts for news promos, and news anchoring
for CNN news breaks.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree of Arts & Sciences, May 1992
Broadcast Journalism: Major Public Relations: Minor
References Available Upon Request
Krista L. Bramlage
5621 Winding Creek Way West Chester, OH 45069
Mobile: (513)
807-3919
*************@*******.***
References:
John Berry
Gannett Incorporated
National Major Sales Manager
513- 768-8176 Work
513- 828-8831 Mobile
Madeline Hodges
Metro Traffic
Regional Vice President
513-***-**** work
513-***-**** mobile
Nancy Northern
Gannet Incorporated
Major Accounts Manager
513-***-**** work
513-***-**** mobile
Rob Tant
Shoe Carnival
Director of Field of Operations and Recruitment
812-***-**** work