Kerilyn Merritt
National Accounts Manager/Business Development at WarmlyYours- Claim this Profile
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Victoria Bradley
Working alongside Kerilyn at WarmlyYours was a wonderful experience. Kerilyn is a warm, encouraging and engaging person. She always displayed professionalism, exceptional customer service, and a winning smile. Kerilyn genuinely cares.
Felicia K. Apprey
I had the pleasure of working with Kerilyn for 2yrs. I hired her to interview guests for LIVE On-Air broadcast via Chicago, IL cable television on behalf of The Africa International House. Kerilyn was always professional, prompt, knowledgeable and prepared; she always took the time to research topics and guests prior to going live - be it behind the news desk or on the red carpet. Kerilyn's vibrant personality made it very easy to work with her. She was a great asset to the Africa International House and The African LIFE.
Victoria Bradley
Working alongside Kerilyn at WarmlyYours was a wonderful experience. Kerilyn is a warm, encouraging and engaging person. She always displayed professionalism, exceptional customer service, and a winning smile. Kerilyn genuinely cares.
Felicia K. Apprey
I had the pleasure of working with Kerilyn for 2yrs. I hired her to interview guests for LIVE On-Air broadcast via Chicago, IL cable television on behalf of The Africa International House. Kerilyn was always professional, prompt, knowledgeable and prepared; she always took the time to research topics and guests prior to going live - be it behind the news desk or on the red carpet. Kerilyn's vibrant personality made it very easy to work with her. She was a great asset to the Africa International House and The African LIFE.
Victoria Bradley
Working alongside Kerilyn at WarmlyYours was a wonderful experience. Kerilyn is a warm, encouraging and engaging person. She always displayed professionalism, exceptional customer service, and a winning smile. Kerilyn genuinely cares.
Felicia K. Apprey
I had the pleasure of working with Kerilyn for 2yrs. I hired her to interview guests for LIVE On-Air broadcast via Chicago, IL cable television on behalf of The Africa International House. Kerilyn was always professional, prompt, knowledgeable and prepared; she always took the time to research topics and guests prior to going live - be it behind the news desk or on the red carpet. Kerilyn's vibrant personality made it very easy to work with her. She was a great asset to the Africa International House and The African LIFE.
Victoria Bradley
Working alongside Kerilyn at WarmlyYours was a wonderful experience. Kerilyn is a warm, encouraging and engaging person. She always displayed professionalism, exceptional customer service, and a winning smile. Kerilyn genuinely cares.
Felicia K. Apprey
I had the pleasure of working with Kerilyn for 2yrs. I hired her to interview guests for LIVE On-Air broadcast via Chicago, IL cable television on behalf of The Africa International House. Kerilyn was always professional, prompt, knowledgeable and prepared; she always took the time to research topics and guests prior to going live - be it behind the news desk or on the red carpet. Kerilyn's vibrant personality made it very easy to work with her. She was a great asset to the Africa International House and The African LIFE.
Experience
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WarmlyYours
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Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Accounts Manager/Business Development
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Apr 2006 - Present
New Business Development (Local, Regional, National) National Tradeshow Staffing, Management and Live Presenter (Crowds 30,000+) Webinar Training Content (Scripts), LIVE On-Air Hosting/Presentation Website Content (Published Scripts and Voiceover Work at www.warmlyyours.com) Zoom, GoTo Webinar, Crowdcast, Facebook Live, Constant Contact, MailChimp Model, Writer and Talent for Training Videos, Print and Internet Advertising National Client Product Training Project Management 60% Travel
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Television Host (CanTV)
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
Interviewed Guests LIVE On-Air via Chicago cable television LIVE Red Carpet Interviews and Reporting in Chicagoland, including the Miss Black Illinois USA Pageant and the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago, IL Independence Day Celebration Exposed and educated viewers to the individual works and collective contributions of African cultures in the Chicagoland area and across the globe Interviewed Guests LIVE On-Air via Chicago cable television LIVE Red Carpet Interviews and Reporting in Chicagoland, including the Miss Black Illinois USA Pageant and the Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago, IL Independence Day Celebration Exposed and educated viewers to the individual works and collective contributions of African cultures in the Chicagoland area and across the globe
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NextMedia Group (Radio)
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Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Marketing Consultant
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Nov 2003 - Mar 2006
New Business Development (Local, Regional) Marketing and Promotional Campaign Strategist Client Services Customer Needs/ROI Analysis Media Planning and Media Placement Radio Commercial/Ad Script and Voiceover Work New Business Development (Local, Regional) Marketing and Promotional Campaign Strategist Client Services Customer Needs/ROI Analysis Media Planning and Media Placement Radio Commercial/Ad Script and Voiceover Work
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Tribune Media
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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400 - 500 Employee
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Traffic/Sales/Marketing Assistant (CLTV News)
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Mar 2002 - Nov 2003
• Contracted and served as liaison with outside consultants, copywriters, and advertising agencies • Received, interpreted and input negotiated commercial requests/orders, based on agency instructions, flight dates, rotations and revisions within log deadlines resulting in a timely broadcast of client commercials • Reviewed all commercial spots for quality control and resolution of client grievances, and to ensure accuracy of commercial content for clearance in accordance with station policies and FCC regulations • Maintained accurate and detailed records of advertiser/client correspondence i.e. commercial copy instructions, notes of meetings, E-mails, telephone conversations, etc. to ensure expectations of client requests were met • Assisted in creation of sales campaign proposals and media kits in support of the local and national sales staff
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Education
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Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
College of Lake County
LERN - Business Writing Course -
College of Lake County
LERN - News Writing and Press Releases -
Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) Training Academy
Certification -
Waukegan High School
College Studies Program (Honors)