Sales Representative

**** ********* ***** 651-***-****

Prior Lake, MN 55372 ************@*****.***

Vanessa Stroh

I am a self starter with a passion to win, solve problems, execute flawlessly and deliver business solutions and

results. Looking to expand my career in the medical field. I am results driven, growth oriented and

focused on building and maintaining excellent client relationships.

Experience October 2012 – Present St Paul Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com (a Digital First Media Company)

West Metro Key Account Executive

• Successful, experienced multi-media account manager and marketing professional.

• Report, analyze, & optimize marketing strategy

• Expertise in consultative sales, account management, strategic marketing and business development.

• Proficient in recommending and managing an array of digital platforms based on client goals; SEM/SEO, social marketing,

behavior/audience targeted online display/exchange audiences, You Tube search & mobile/tablet campaigns.

• Maintained current account list, while continually growing client list.

• Developed and maintained excellent client relations

• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, & Word.

July 2010 – October 2012 Southwest Newspapers

Account Executive

• Designed advertising/marketing campaigns using a variety of media products to fit specific needs of client.

• Worked with a mix of media platforms; Display ads/ resident guides, annual visitor guides & target marketing lifestyle sections for

finance, health, and home service.

• Sold corporate sponsorships that support and drive incremental funding for cause related and creative events.

• Developed and maintained excellent client relations.

• Increased revenue 33.3%

• Increased digital revenue 231.6%

• Achieved ‘Pinnacle Achievement Award’ (top in sales) January, February, March, & April 2011 and May 2012.

• Awarded overall ‘Pinnacle Achievement Award’ for year of 2011.

2006 – 2010 T-Mobile USA

Retail Sales Lead

• Successfully opened the country’s first concept store known as a “playground store”

• Promoted to Growth Development Lead.

• Consistently maintained over 100% in majority of company metrics.

• Performed store operational management duties.

• Assisted in interview process of company candidates.

2005 – 2006 T-Mobile USA

Retail Sales Representative

• Nominated for the Career Development Program.

• Assigned Sales Advocate position. Responsible for the development of methods to increase customers’ satisfaction with sales

associate, measured by phone surveys.

• Responsible for the training of new sales associates.

• Strong SAP experience. Merchandising & Inventory management.

Education University of Minnesota, Duluth Duluth, MN

• B.A., Communication (major)

• Psychology (minor)

Interests Horse/Stable management for 20 + years; own 2 horses; actively train and compete in Eventing & Dressage horse shows. Volunteer at

We Can RIDE. Active participant in Pony Clubs of America for 9 years, achieved C2 rating.

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