Account Executive Manager
Resume:
JAMES T. CAPPELL
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Phone: 917-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
WORK
EXPERIENCE: Canon U.S.A., Inc., Melville, NY
Internal Communications Specialist, July 2012 – Present
Research, write, and edit articles for internal corporate publications.
Develop content for and help manage company intranet
Draft presentations and written materials for executives to communicate both internally and externally.
Manage and develop content for internal monitors broadcast throughout corporate headquarters
Work with other members of corporate communications team to arrange corporate and press events. (Prepare Q&A, schedule one-one-meetings, monitor interviews)
Strategic Planning Specialist, October 2005 – July 2012
Helped oversee Corporate Communications Division budget and ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoices for programs and events.
Developed various presentations to convey information about company and promote new initiatives.
Assisted with Crisis Management, ensuring that information is communicated effectively and process is followed appropriately.
Trained new staff and ensure organizational needs are fulfilled throughout the department.
Investor Relations Associate, January 2004 – October 2005
Followed-up with private and institutional investors to ensure accurate financial information about Canon provided.
Organized Investor Earnings Calls to update about Canon financial results.
Arranged meetings at tradeshows and events between senior management and investors.
Public Relations Consultant, August 2003 – January 2004
Processed media loans for Canon digital cameras, camcorders, printers and scanners.
Pitched Canon products to trade publications and top-tier press.
Responded to media inquiries about Canon U.S.A., Inc. and its products.
Followed-up with media to ensure they have all information needed for articles or broadcast interviews.
Research and track press coverage relating to Canon USA.
Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc., New York, NY
Junior Account Executive, December 2002 – April 2003
Developed and edited pitch letters, press releases and media alerts for clients including Sapiens International, TBM Consulting, Thomas Register, PSC Inc., Search401k, and the Cradle of Aviation Museum.
Pitched clients and secured interviews with local, trade and top-tier media including Bloomberg Television, The Wall Street Journal, The Manufacturer, The Raleigh-Durham News & Observer, Triangle Business Journal, and Business Leader magazine.
Helped coordinate and run tradeshows and publicity events.
Participated in conference calls and client meetings.
Rubenstein Associates, Inc. New York, NY
Assistant Account Executive, March 2000 - December 2002
Drafted and edited press releases and advisories for Fortune 500 clients such as Bear Stearns, The New York Building Congress and The New York City Partnership.
Researched and pitched dozens of media outlets daily.
Worked with Media Director in setting up TV and Print interviews.
Assisted in the coordination and running of press conferences and publicity events.
Attended staff development and brainstorming meetings.
Assisted the President of the company.
Maintained media databases.
Handled relations between clients and the firm.
EDUCATION: Masters of Business Administration
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Bachelor of Arts
Fordham University, Bronx, New York
Major: Communications Minor: Political Science
COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook,
Lotus Notes, Lexis-Nexis, Media Manager
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