Ben P. Giaimo

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Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067

216-***-****

acznel@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Extensive account management, marketing, advertising and publicity experience gained through employee, agency and proprietary positions. Ability to understand objectives and initiatives. Ability to move from concept stage through planning and implementation while delivering measurable results. Demonstrate abilities in strategic planning, brand marketing, marketing communications, customer relations, and fulfillment covering business-to-consumer and business-to-business products and services. Possess strong writing and presentation skills. Effectively perform roles as account manager, project manager, copy writer, production manager, and billing manager. EXPERIENCE

Entrepreneurial

Proprietor of Marketing Communications company. Job functions include sales, proposal development, copy writing, project and account management, purchasing, and billing. In 20 years, grew account base from $0 to $375K in sales; from 0 to 40 accounts.

Established business relationships with firms and free-lance designers to carry out marketing programs.

Established long-lasting relationships with vendors, such as commercial printers, photographers, videographers, web site/SEO companies, exhibit and promotional product houses.

Sales

Senior Account Executive, handling world-class fluid control manufacturer account.

Sales and Marketing Consultant to web site development company and digital photographer. Communications

Compose letters, project/estimate proposals, e-mail blasts, incentive sheets, and follow-up materials to sales prospects.

Write copy for marketing literature, advertisements, press releases, and web sites. COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Power Point. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Proprietor, Advonet Communications, Twinsburg, Ohio, 11/95 to present

Account Executive, Adverama, Twinsburg, Ohio, 9/94 to 11/95

Senior Account Executive, Falls Advertising Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, 7/78 to 6/94 EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Dyke College, Cleveland, Ohio