NANCY C. HOWARD
Jenks, Ok ***** *************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/nhoward3 918-***-****
Objective: Position in Marketing & Communications
Market Development Experience
Sold 255K of revenue in 4-1/2 months in new industry of outdoor advertising
Expanded new revenue streams from 15% to 51% for national trade publication
Launched Spanish language publication and on-line Wealth Magazine
Achieved highest revenue since launch of WHERE Orlando Magazine
Led the “most successful” advertising department in Moody Magazine’s history in Chicago
Developed pricing and marketing program for national Wealth Magazine
Successfully produced promotional campaigns for national publications
Acquisition/Penetration Experience
Developed competitive analysis, strategic networking to deliver 306% revenue goal achievement for WHERE Orlando Magazine
Received 3 Top Producer Awards plus Sales Executive Club at ABARTA Media
Achieved previous year’s sales in first 5 months of publication
Initiated sales turnaround increasing revenue by 240% for trade publication
Implemented selling strategies to deliver outstanding sales performance
Found potential investors for multi-million-dollar hotel renovation projects
Customer Relations Experience
Recognized for “Outstanding Leadership and Client Services”
Awarded “Allied Member of the Year” by Central Florida Concierge Association
Resolved client issues restored program of major chemical company
109% goal achievement for web and print advertising and sponsorships
StrengthsFinder 2.0 Top 5 Themes
1.Communication 2. Winning Others Over 3. Empathy 4. Achiever 5. Activator
Professional Experience
Visiting & Adjunct Professor at ORU School of Business & Comm. Media 8/2017 - present
Taught and inspired undergraduate and graduate students Business Communications, including classes in
Business Seminar, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Management, Intro to Business and Promotions, Branding
and Storytelling.
Life Insurance Sales & Outdoor Advertising—Tulsa 12/2015 – 8/2017
Sold supplemental policies as independent contractor including sales for Transamerica Agency Network
of OKC selling Life, Term and LTC products until office closed. Also, exceeded all previous sales goals for
billboard advertising company in Oklahoma.
Liberty Creative Group—Longwood, FL 7/2012 - 3/2016
Marketing, Printing and Promotional Company
Account Manager
Branding and marketing through consultative sales, design and printing collateral including direct mail. Outside sales
in Central and East Florida. As first employee, outsold 5 salespeople in acquiring new business and increasing business of
existing accounts.
Howard Sales & Services – Orlando, FL 8/2005 – 7/2012
President/Consultant
Managed training, special projects, client relations and team building efforts. Led direct sales and educational product
Marketing initiatives on behalf of clients including barter, builder for million-dollar hotel renovations, Wealth Magazine,
Nutritional product for children and vacation home sales. Skills used included: Product promotion, networking, advertising
sales, presentations, nutrition consulting and sales. Employed by Meister within this time.
Meister Media Worldwide - Winter Park, FL 1/2007 – 7/2008
Meister Media Worldwide, agricultural media.
Sales Associate and Project Manager
109% goal achievement. Directed customer marketing, promotional campaigns, client sponsorships and trade shows. Managed forecasting, creation of marketing collateral, client relations, creative and advertising strategies, business development, sales & marketing, market analysis, product development and brand promotion. Ornamental Outlook –ceased publication due to Nursery Grower downturn.
Morris Communications – Augusta, GA Branch in Winter Park, FL 6/2001 – 6/2005
Privately held Media Company
Sr. Account Manager
Consistent sales performance success in advertising sales for hospitality-oriented publications. Member of their Sales
Executive Club and received Top Producer Awards. 2nd runner-up to National Contest.
Charisma Media - Lake Mary, FL 2/1992 – 4/2000
A multi-media communications company
Advertising Manager & Sr. Account Executive
Advertising sales for various publications. Launched Spanish publication and woman’s magazine. Managed ad department
for national trade publication. Won sales contest for most contracts sold at national convention. Developed retailing trade
publication from 15% to 51% market share.
Education
Masters of Business Administration, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK Concentration: Marketing Research
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Oral Roberts University, Minor: Spanish
Professional Development – multi-media and workshops; Mediation skills class; Strategies of Success Seminar, Leadership Skills training in life coach course, Life Health Variable Annuity license; Landmark Forum, Liaison for Marketing at CEF for ORU