KAYLEIGH STROUP
Media Buyer/ Account Executive
********.******@*****.*** • 702-***-****
Kayleigh Stroup LinkedIn • Henderson, NV 9074
Summary
Solutions-oriented global marketing
professional with extensive media
industry experience partnering with
different cultures and adapting to gain
buy-in and drive change while educating
and growing teams at a local level.
Stellar record of owning the media
buying and campaign management
process with complete responsibility for
evolving the processes, addressing
bandwidth, and training team members;
serve as the agency's media buying and
management thought leader. Proficient
global media experience spanning
various verticals, clients, and categories,
while delivering upon offline and online
media knowledge and consultancy.
Gained proficiency in global integrated
marketing communications,
negotiations, global media, and
advertising, strategic planning, and
cross-cultural marketing. Sales and
marketing professional with a focus on
communications and advertising,
managing sponsorships and promotions
in tandem with delivering market
strategy. Adept at creating and activating
media strategies based on data-driven
inputs and experience; writing RPF,
negotiating with media partners, and
creating media plans; and building
thoughtful and accurate presentations
and present to clients. Leads media
partner relationships and performance
outputs as well as oversees creative
deliverables strategy.
Technical Skills: Microsoft Word
2003/2007/2010, Project Management
2007/2010, PowerPoint 2003/2007/2010
Excel 2007/2010, Windows NT, Strata,
Data Studio
Education
Bachelor of Science in Technical
Management
DeVry University
Areas of Expertise
• Media Planning & Buying
• Return on Investment (ROI)
• Promotional Event
Management
• Media Billing & Reports
• Advertising Partnerships
• Vendor Relationships
• Contract Negotiations
• Sales & Marketing Planning
Accomplishments
• Ensured cost savings and efficiencies by identifying and negotiating corporate contracts for advertising partnerships, consistently purchasing under budget.
• Negotiated lower rates and special placement for all advertisements, monitored the advertisement placement, and ensured ads aired on schedule.
• Strategized and outlined optimum buys in terms of cost efficiency, goals delivery, and vendor agreements.
• Supervised 20% of company revenue, consistently achieving and exceeding determined goals of between $30K-$50K per month in radio ad sales. Professional Experience
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT 2014, 2016 to 2023
Media Planner/Buyer (TV, Radio, OOH, Print Advertisement Buyer) Pooled resources with the strategy team to develop, monitor, and adjust schedules while acting in concert with marketplace conditions, trends, and adjustments. Fostered and maintained relationships with vendors to work towards the overall goals of internal clients by efficiently negotiating and executing media buys. Provided monthly client reports to include ROI for all paid media placements (digital and traditional).
• Researched available options for media placement with complete accountability for all post-buy results by meeting with media representatives and accessing media database.
• Tracked buys-in-progress by spot checking placement and negotiating credit or billing adjustments, reconciled invoices, and resolve media billing issues with team members.
CAMERON BROADCASTING 1997 – 2012, 2016
Marketing Consultant
Designed and launched individualized marketing campaigns for a variety of clientele in addition to advising and educating clients on advertising needs. Scheduled, prioritized, and budgeted for event/sponsorship opportunities, devised and proofed commercial scripts, and managed a variety of promotional activities.
• Guided on programs to increase radio market awareness and listener loyalty.
• Reported on results of marketing including ROI, traffic, key metrics, and other performance metrics.
• Improved brand perception by strategizing local events and activities.