Account Executive Manager
Resume:
Noel Benson
Senior Account Executive I
Silver Edge Richer Business
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Education
Millersville University
B.S. Mass Communications/Journalism
Aug. 1980 1984
Competitive Advantage, Qualtec Institute
Continuing Education
This was a voluntary, continuing education program for upper level corporate management.
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Salisbury High School
Honors Graduate and College Preparatory Major
1976-1980
Employment Objective
I am qualified and ready to utilize my professional experience in journalism, public relations,
communications, public speaking, broadcast media, business development, and sales and
marketing in a corporate setting. I am result-oriented and accustomed to meeting or
exceeding goals and quotas individually or in a team-based setting.
Work History
Silver Edge Richer Business
Senior Account Executive I
Oct. 2012 - Present
Currently, I am employed at Silver Edge as a Senior Account Executive I. I am experiencing
success right out of the gate!
Duval County School System
Teacher
April 2007 – Oct. 2012
As a substitute school teacher, K-12, this position enabled me to take charge of familial
responsibilities and obligations. When those obligations were fulfilled, I returned to the corporate
work force.
National Chemsearch
Senior Account Executive
Apr 2004 - Apr 2005
At this industrial chemical manufacturer and supplier, I was responsible for outside sales,
customer satisfaction and collections. I performed at 121% of projected sales quotas.
American Staffing Resources
Business Development Manager
Oct. 2003 - March 2004
As a supervisor, I was responsible for identifying and securing new clients and employment
opportunities for our short-term and long-term employees. In addition, I lead business
development meetings, sales meetings, and headed motivational programs to ensure production
quotas.
Network Communications, Inc.
Senior Account Executive
Feb. 2001 – Oct. 2003
At this publication company, I was responsible for selling advertising in the company's "Mature
Living Choices" magazine. I was also responsible for the layout and design of the magazine,
which was booklet style. "Mature Living Choices" advertised senior living communities as well as
senior housing facilities. My territory included Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, and Clay counties in
Northeast Florida.
Money Pages
Senior Account Executive
May 2000- Jan. 2001
As Senior Account Executive at this advertising magazine, I sold advertising and was responsible
for collections.
The Easy Reader
Senior Account Manager
March 1996 – Jan. 2000
As Senior Account Manager, I sold advertising for this newspaper. I worked with clients to design
their ads and effective advertising programs. I was twice awarded the "Sales Rep of the Year"
award.
The Parsons Corp.
Senior Media Relations Specialist
March 1995 - March 1996
As Senior Media Relations Specialist, I was responsible for writing and distributing press releases
worldwide. For example, if there was a domestic project, I would write the press release,
obtain approval from all the appropriate project managers, then distribute it electronically to that
region's news media outlets. I did the same thing for international press releases. Distribution
protocol in foreign countries varies from country to country. I was awarded the "Consulting
Specifier Engineering Award" for my performance at Parsons.
Crest Financial Corp.
Public Relations Director/Senior Editor
Oct. 1992 - March 1995
As public Relations Director and Senior Editor for this financial products company, I wrote and
designed the layout of the monthly newsletter. I supervised a staff of seven which supplied clients
with various perks, benefits, value-added programs, etc. In addition, I did event planning and
public speaking.
International Marketing Services
Editor
March 1990 - Oct 1992
As an editor at IMS, I was responsible for writing and designing pamphlets, fliers, newsletters, promotional
pieces, posters, advertisements, magazines and booklets.
Manhattan Orthopedic Specialists
Public Relations Director
Dec. 1987 - March 1990
As Public Relations Director, I designed the practice's logo. I wrote and produced the practice's
promotional materials including the flagship pamphlet. I designed all of its ads and handled
placement of them in various media outlets. I wrote all the copy for radio and TV spots. I wrote
proposals to various municipalities in Los Angeles County to be dubbed "official medical
group" for various sporting events. As a result, we served in the "official" capacity for the AVP,
USTA, PGA and LPGA.
The Beach Reporter/Talk Show Host
General Assignment Reporter
June 1986 – Dec. 1987
As a general assignment reporter for this once-a-week newspaper, I covered the city's local news
beat and special events. Simultaneously, I hosted a once-a-week evening talk show for Storer
Cable. It was titled, "Talk of the Town." It focused on special events throughout the beach cities.
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The Yuma Daily Sun
General Assignment Reporter
May 1984 - Dec 1987
As an entry level, general assignment reporter, straight out of college, I had an amazing news beat.
I covered state political news and worked closely with state politicians such as then State
Representative John McCain and then Gov. Bruce Babbit. Both are now in Washington, D.C.
Interests
World travel, fitness, the beach, reading and sports!
Awards/Scholarships Partial Listing
KES: Substitute School Teacher of the Year
The Parsons Corp.: Consulting Specifier Engineering Award
The Easy Reader: Account Manager of the Year, working at 137% of projected sales quotas
Community Service: 1989 Outstanding Young Woman of America
Millersville University: J.F. Steinman Scholarship, news writing excellence
Millersville University: Silver Pen Award, feature writing excellence
Millersville University: J.F. Steinman Scholarship, news writing excellence
References
Carole Barnett, Ph.D
Professor and Chair of Humanities
Jacksonville University
Carolina Daniels
KES Staffing Supervisor
Kelly Educational Staffing
Tracy Stevens
Sr. Vice President
Wells Fargo Treasury Management
Kevin King
Division Manager
National Chemsearch Headquarters
Jennifer Belisario
Sales and Marketing Manager
TPC Sawgrass
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