Experience

Directwest

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Advisor

  • Mar 2006 - Present

  • Responsible for identifying & analyzing customer’s business needs and competitive environments• Full Internet service provider and a liaison between internal and external clients with respect to the writing & creative development of business proposals for Web site customization and online advertising • Accountable for the investigation, resolution and timely response of customer inquiries, questions and complaints • Excelled in the continuous progression of sales revenue in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 and increased sales revenue from $157,847 to $201,929 to $247,250 respectively. In 2007 received the sales award for the Highest Percentage of Revenue Growth. In 2012 & 2016 received the "President's Award" for Top Overall Sales as a Media Advisor and in 2017 received award for Top Performer. Proven sales ability (4.2% average positive growth over six years) in a transitioning industry. • Accountable for the creation of print, digital and billboard advertising programs designed to increase sales calls, generate new customers and maximize sales revenue • Professional and effective client consultation utilizing skills such as listening, fact finding, handling objections, proving value, providing solid recommendations, and effective closing techniques • Trusted advisor to customers and proactive in identifying their changing business needs and analyzing their competitive environments to assist them in reaching individual sales/service objectives



Regina and District Chamber of Commerce

• Member Services Representative

  • Jul 2002 - Mar 2006

  • Built relationships with a growing membership base of 1100 businesses • Achieved targeted goal of 88% membership retention rate for the years 2002-2005, and as a result won first place from the National Association for Membership Development for the Highest Retained Member Dollars • Responsible for advertising sales and creation of ads for the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce business magazine, ChamberLink• Consistently increased advertising revenue for ChamberLink • Wrote specialized articles and developed marketing strategies to increase advertising revenue for ChamberLink• Coordinated logistics, promoted, ran and evaluated Chamber events