Experience

Houston Public Media

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager Corporate Sponsorships

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Account Manager responsible for strategic broadcast and streaming sponsorship sales on radio, TV, and a variety of digital options for those interested in reaching a highly educated, influential audience in Houston and across the Texas Public Media Network. Account Manager responsible for strategic broadcast and streaming sponsorship sales on radio, TV, and a variety of digital options for those interested in reaching a highly educated, influential audience in Houston and across the Texas Public Media Network.



Houston Community Newspapers and Media Group

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

  Responsible for print and online sales to inactive accounts and account management for Houston Community Newspapers 33 newspapers and websites. Sales included digital assets: email marketing, website development, and SEO/SEM. Responsible for print and online sales to inactive accounts and account management for Houston Community Newspapers 33 newspapers and websites. Sales included digital assets: email marketing, website development, and SEO/SEM.



Absolutely! Katy magazine

• Katy, TX

• Publisher

  • Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

  Oversaw a sales team of 5 for this independent Katy-area magazine. Also responsible for coordinating editorial content and photography. Oversaw a sales team of 5 for this independent Katy-area magazine. Also responsible for coordinating editorial content and photography.



Houston Community Newspapers and Media Group

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

  Account Executive in the Tomball area helping small to medium sized businesses grow their revenue and improve their market positions.

• Regional Senior Accounts Manager

  • Jan 2010 - May 2011

  Employed marketing 33 newspapers to major accounts. Product line includes ROP, PP, P&D, HCNonline, Front Page Adhesive Notes, and Poly Bags. Houston Community Newspaper group reaches over a million local weekly readers each week with 2 Daily newspapers and 31 weekly community newspapers and a total circulation of 574,030 and attractive demographics.



Valpak of Greater Houston

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2009 - Jun 2010

  Established a territory on Houston's Northwest side increasing regular envelope advertisers from six to twelve. Established a territory on Houston's Northwest side increasing regular envelope advertisers from six to twelve.



Houston Chronicle

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Media Specialist

  • Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

  Responsible for generating new business as part of the Business Development Team. Sold online products including Search Engine Marketing on Yahoo!, Google, Ask, and MSN; Yahoo! Behavioral Targeting; Banner ads on Chron.com; e-mail marketing; and automotive online packages. Successfully generated over $80K averaging eight active accounts per month. Team grid winner October 2008 and February 2009. Responsible for generating new business as part of the Business Development Team. Sold online products including Search Engine Marketing on Yahoo!, Google, Ask, and MSN; Yahoo! Behavioral Targeting; Banner ads on Chron.com; e-mail marketing; and automotive online packages. Successfully generated over $80K averaging eight active accounts per month. Team grid winner October 2008 and February 2009.



Houston Chronicle

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Print & Direct Marketing Specialist

  • Apr 1997 - Apr 2008

  Handled a list of regional, local, and national businesses including automotive dealers, single location retailers, furniture and mattress companies. Responsible for increasing new business and developing additional business for assigned accounts. Managed production teams internally and client side while also selling printing, distribution, and direct marketing to client decision-makers. Annual billed revenue for 2007 was over $4.7MM, a 7% increase over 2006. Achieved goals by building solid relationships with clients at every level and by increasing business from current customers while also prospecting for new clients. In this position, I worked daily with everyone from the shipping department to the presidents of multi-million dollar corporations. Publisher's Club Winner, 1998.

• Revenue Development Account Executive

  • Jul 1996 - Mar 1997

  Was assigned a group of 12 inactive accounts as well as major accounts Finger Furniture and True Value Hardware. Increased revenue from those 12 inactive accounts by $129,325 and closed an additional $1.7MM in revenue from Finger Furniture. Selection to this team was based upon my exceptional new business development skills, creative, research, and presentation abilities.

• Account Executive

  • Jun 1992 - Jun 1996

  Represented the River Oaks territory as well as major accounts. Successfully repaired a damaged relationship with Finger Furniture. Highlights of this position included: experience in automotive classified and national airline accounts, development of excellent rapport with support departments, and superior knowledge of company production processes. Known for my attention to detail, efficiency, and as an excellent resource for co-workers.



The Bryan-College Station Eagle

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Account Executive

  • May 1989 - Jun 1992

  Responsible for the advertising and promotion of over 125 businesses. Consistently increased sales volume during a period of industry-wide decreases. During my final 12 months of employment, my revenue increased 125% over the prior year. Responsible for the advertising and promotion of over 125 businesses. Consistently increased sales volume during a period of industry-wide decreases. During my final 12 months of employment, my revenue increased 125% over the prior year.