Christopher M. Rivers

**** ****** **. ** ****** Indiana 46706 260-***-**** abnjkr@r.postjobfree.com

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Ж Objective…

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To join an organization and become a contributing member of your team, where I am able to utilize

my passion and experience to achieve and surpass personal and professional goals.

Ж Professional Highlights…

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ð Triton Digital Media Affiliate Solutions Consultant (2008 - 2009) ð

Janet Kirkland, Administaff-HR 973/822-462 Buffalo, New York

TRITON energizes local media brands with technology which grows their brands, audience,

distribution and revenue. Partnerships are developed by investing in select companies and

servicing as their sales and marketing agent. I would interact with radio station management

throughout the country to increase ratings, revenue, and listener relations by implementing new

interactive applications and services.

ð Independent Business Consultant (2004 - present) ð

Buffalo and Rochester, New York

I contract with Advertising and Promotional firms to sell sponsorships and advertising for local

and national events. When I am put into a project I handle the initial contact, face-to-face

meetings and all of the follow-up necessary for the event.

ð CB Sales & Supply, Inc. Account Executive (2003 –2004) ð

Daniel Rivers, Owner 843/241-0708 Surfside Beach, South Carolina

A water purification system designer, CB SALES & SUPPLY, Inc. is a successful firm that handles

clients such as golf courses, housing developments, Universities, schools, and shopping centers. I

not only maintained relationships with existing clients, I developed proposals needed to service

the new as well.

ð CBS Broadcasting Account Executive (2000 – 2003) ð

Frank Grudaduria, Sales Manager 716/852-9292 Buffalo, New York

CBS RADIO is one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States, with stations

covering news, alternative rock, country, FM talk, classic rock, oldies, and urban formats, among

others. I handled customer analysis and coordinated adver-tising campaigns that fit the overall

mix of each radio station's programming. Each promotional grouping was specifically designed to

fit the station's format, serve its local community and ultimately the needs and wants of the

customer.

ð BEAT Publications, Inc. (1996 – 2000) ð

Mark Maussner, Publisher / Owner cell 716/583-1573 Buffalo, New York

Account Executive for Buffalo Beat, an alternative news weekly. I was responsible for all

advertising.

Sales Manager for RockStar Magazine, a local version of RollingStone. I was responsible for the

entire magazine, including editorial content, advertising and promotional events. I was able to

spin a profit before printing the first issue.

Distribution Manager for Buffalo Beat and RockStar Magazine. I managed the distribution

team and maintained a delivery route. I was responsible for acquiring two hundred new

distribution points for these free publications.

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Ж Promotions, Fundraisers, and Community Service…

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ð Nationwide PGA Tour – Xerox Classic Charity Tournament Rochester, New York (August 2007) ð

Official program for the PGA Charity Golf Tournament to benefit The James P. Wilmot Cancer

Center, YMCA of Greater Rochester, First Tee of Rochester, and the Rochester Broadway Theatre

League’s education programs – included sponsorships and advertising packages.

ð Elmwood Arts Festival Promotion Program Elmwood Village - Buffalo, New York (August 2006) ð

Program guide to local art festival - included sale of sponsorships, maps, editorials, performance

schedules, and vendor lists.

ð Lime Lake & Rushford Lake Directory Lime Lake & Rushford, New York (2005, 2006, 2007) ð

Yearly directory for local lake cottage owners and renters – included cottage owner information,

editorials, advertisements, event guides, maps and local business listings.

ð MUSIC is ART Festival Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York (June 2005) ð

Assisted and volunteered for Robbie Takac of the GooGoo Dolls.

ð CARE PACKAGE from BUFFALO The Tralf, Buffalo, New York (September 2001) ð

9/11 Fundraiser to benefit those affected by the events of 9/11/01. This was a musical event put

together in less than a week, that saw a tremendous response from the community.

ð Cozumel Weekend The Cozumel, Buffalo, New York (June 2000) ð

A promotional event that coincided with Allentown Art Festival - included a full advertising

campaign, securing sponsors and giveaways.

Ж Career Development…

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ð …Career Academy (present) ð

MOUS Certification

ð …Bryant & Stratton (2005) ð

NYS Liscensed – Life, Accident & Health

ð …Dale Carnegie Seminar (1999) ð

“How to Win Friends and Influence Others”

ð …Jason Jennings Seminar (1998) ð

“Techniques and the Training on all Aspects of Sales”

ð …NOVA Healthcare Seminar (1997) ð

“Third Party Administration”

Ж Education…

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ð R.I.T. Business Administration / Marketing (1994-1998) ð

Rochester, NY G.P.A. 3.1

Ж Military…

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ð US Marine Corps. Forward Observer (1992 – 1996) ð

Parris Island, South Carolina – Basic Training

Camp Geiger, North Carolina – School of Infantry

Camp LeJeune, North Carolina – 5th Battalion, 10th Marines

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Ж Professional References… Ж Personal References…

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ð Mark Maussner-Suray Promo/Charm Graphics ð John Weisnewski

Owner/Publisher Friend, Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church

716 / 583-****-*** / 725-2611

ð Lance Diamond - Buffalo ð Lisa Ellen Cooper

Music Extradinar Friend

716 / 885-****-*** / 560-5617

ð Jeffrey Miers – Buffalo News - Buffalo ð Matthew Graser

Music Editor Friend

716 / 849-****-*** / 207-4373

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