Cheryl A. Chavez
Topeka, Ks. 66614
adm4xb@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:
To join a private sector Business Development department and fully utilize my marketing, media, and public relations experience.
Responsible for the coordination and completion of marketing and business development in the utility and media industries.
Effective project management skills to help many departments come together to produce creative output.
Assist corporate partners with development and implementation of co-branded activation programs.
Manage relationships with club media partners, including television, digital, radio, outdoor, print and online.
Oversee execution of non-traditional initiatives and other events designed to promote the Brand. Effectively built sales volumes at all stops in my career.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites.
EMPLOYMENT:
Independent Marketing and Advertising Consultant 2017-present
Provide client research and services to meet advertising needs.
Ad placement and negotiating rate structure.
Provide productive office organization and office manager capacities.
Top of the Tower Club, Topeka 2016-2017
Director of Sales and Marketing
Membership recruitment for high end private club.
Managed members accounts and promote utilization of meeting room space and events.
Promote all marketing operations.
Doubled sales in 2016.
Senior Account Executive, JMJ Radio Broadcasting, Topeka 2005-2007 & 2012-2015
Managed high-profile accounts and while also adding advertising accounts.
Coordinated schedules for production of commercials and advertising flight dates
Developed strong relationships with clients.
Consistently met or exceeded sales goals.
Copywriter of commercials
Employment Continued
Account Executive, Canon Global Technologies, Topeka 2009-2012
Account executive for international office technology company.
Office technology services included copiers, printers, faxes and scanners.
Managed large accounts including 2 hospitals and the State of Kansas
Earned sales recognition in 2010 as one of the top 5 performers in North America
Senior Account Executive, Cumulus Broadcasting, Topeka 2002-2004 & 2007-2009
Managed high-profile accounts and added new accounts for 6 radio station cluster.
Coordinated production, traffic, and promotions events around client needs and marketing goals.
Ensured correct billing and customer service procedures.
Copywriter of commercials.
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Account Executive, Cox Communications, Topeka 2004
Responsible for cable television accounts and prospecting new businesses.
Coordinated scheduling of flight dates and production of advertising commercials
Created presentations to clients and sold annual agreements.
Successfully completed Cox Communications national “Fast Track” sales program.
Implemented advertising software of “Strata” for optimum placement of client’s needs.
Westar Energy, Topeka, Kansas 1989-2001
Senior Technician Electric Design
Responsible for design, layout, and cost estimation of large commercial three-phase projects, most exceeding $250,000.
Analyzed blueprints, specs, and proposals.
Designed road moves and street lighting projects.
Responsible for storm (emergency) restoration work, work request completion, load analyzing, transformer and fuse sizing, and load calculations.
Worked with standardized road right-of ways, easements, and property pin location.
Utilized and implemented Company Service Standards and Line Construction Standards.
Adhered to NEC and NESC Standards with design strategy.
Served on Westar Energy safety committee.
EDUCATION:
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with minor in Apparel and Textiles
Certifications and Recognitions:
Certification by the National Electric Safety Code compliance as designers and inspectors by Westar Energy, INC. Electric engineering Standards Department.
OSHA Training and certification
Certified in Chris Lytle “IGNITE” radio sales program.
Professional organizations and volunteer work:
Member and Served as Topeka Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Diplomat and on the After-hours Committee.
Member of Downtown Topeka, INC.
Participated in Sales and Marketing Executives, INC.
Certification in sales training: Zig Ziglar, Roy Williams, Tom Hopkins, Suze Orman, and Chris Lytle.