Sales Manager

Anita M. Dixon

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

I’m a hard-working professional with 35+ years of experience and skill in copywriting and proof reading, with great editing and writing abilities. I enjoy challenges and work well alone. I own my home in the Country, and its a good, quiet place to work. I love helping others and take great pride in doing the very best job that I can, and I will do everything possible not to let down those depending on me. I would be very happy to work with your business, and I feel that I am well qualified. I anxiously await your response!

EXPERIENCE:

BRISTOL BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Marion, VA ~ Roger & Lisa Bouldin, Owners / Jan., 2016 ~ Oct., 2020 Commercial Copy Writer, Promotions Assistant - Sales, Customer Service (Full Time)

● Worked with Sales Team to write exciting, informative commercials from copy points they provided. Worked with several large agency accounts to obtain buys, as well as local house accounts. Wrote orders and commercial copy and promos, and collected payments when necessary. Answered phones and helped callers with questions and problems, and gave out prizes. Wrote proposals for promotions in conjunction with Country Artist concerts, and other high- visibility events. *Position was cut due to shortage of work because of Corona virus.* NEXREP “WORK FROM HOME” CALL CENTER, OREGON & WASHINGTON / March, 2020 ~ Present Inbound Call Order Agent, Customer Service (Part Time)

● Answer inbound calls from Buyers watching our Clients’ ads on Direct Response TV for items including Power Air Fryers, Smokeless Grills, Exercise equipment, Shine Armor, Mighty Sight Magnifying Glasses, Titan Pans, Knives, etc. Take credit card information and type answers into order form until complete, then send both forms to Customer Service. *Will give up this part-time position on 11/30/20* HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Marion, VA ~ N. David Widener, V.P. / July, 1998 – Dec., 2016 Sales Manager, Marketing Consultant, Promotions (Full Time)

● I trained new reps, conducted sales and collection meetings, prepared Station sales budgets & broke out individual Sales Rep budgets. Created colorful hand-outs and promotional outlines for clients. Maintained client list that I sold & serviced. Wrote commercials for my clients & other reps, when needed. Worked with Dollywood, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, and Red Roof Inn for special promotions. Kept a color-coded Google calendar with promotions’ start and end dates. I wrote many letters for my G.M., and I booked venues for annual stockholder meetings. *Station was sold. SUMMIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION, Marion, VA ~ Hugh Gwyn,Sam Russell-Owners / Sept., 1990 – July, 1998 Account Executive, Sales Manager (Full time)

● Learned flow of the station and paperwork and called on clients within a 75+ mile radius. Became Sales Manager in May, 1996. I hired new Account Executives, trained them, and made sales calls with them, when needed. Wrote commercials for my accounts, house accounts, etc. *Station was sold. Continued Page 2

ERA HARRIS REALTORS, Nashville, TN ~ Charles & Barbara Harris, Owners ~ Sept. 1984 – Aug. 1990 Office Coordinator & REALTOR (Madison)

● Listed and sold residential and commercial properties, kept inventory, handled Accounts Payables & Accounts Receivables, and entered new listings in National MLS Computer. Dispersed agent commissions and made bank deposits. Set showing appointments by phone, and wrote ads for HOMES MAGAZINE! Answered phone, ordered septic letters and inspections, answered and wrote correspondence! *Moved back to VA to care for ailing father. EDUCATION:

• Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA, 1971-1972 Clerical +Bookkeeping & Drafting

• Radio Sales Training and Radio Manager Training in Dallas TX ~ April, 2003

• Took Realtor's Course and passed to become a Realtor in 1986 (while also doing Coordinator duties) SKILLS:

~ Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PDF, Adobe, Google ~ I have great telephone manners

~ Microsoft Edge ~ I am a team player

~ Can multi-task ~ I work well alone or with others

~ Pleasant personality & positive attitude ~ I accept & appreciate constructive criticism

~ Great work ethics & discipline ~ I type 60+ wpm

~ Great spelling and punctuation in written correspondence ~ Great organizational skills REFERENCES:

● N. DAVID WIDENER, President/GM, Holston Valley Broadcasting Corp. 423-***-**** - ******@****.***

● SAM R. RUSSELL, Marketing Agent, The Bank of Marion / Advertising 276-***-**** - ****@*****.***

● TIFFANY HICKMAN, S.M., Kingsport, TN, Holston Valley Broadcasting, Inc. 423-***-**** - ********@****.***

● EVELYN PAYNE, Office Mgr./Graphic Design Mgr. WMEV, Marion 276-***-**** - ******@*********.*** Anita M. Dixon

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