Hardworking, dynamic professional with 30 years experience, primarily in account executive, marketing manager or similar capacities. Skilled in serving as both a team member and independent consultant capacity. Interacts easily with clients, colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including designers and other creative professionals. Excels in assessing client needs to develop holistic performance-boosting strategies. Seeking a role with a reputable firm whose mission and vision are a match for the core competencies listed below; open to marketing or account management roles at all levels.

Change Agent Project Management Program Development Marketing Acumen Media Campaigns

Account Management Concept and Copy Development Critical Thinking Leadership Cross-Functional Teamwork

Strategic Planning Process Improvement Collaborative Problem Solving Relationship Building Communication

         Oversee account activity for a firm dedicated to the effectual design of branding, positioning and identity programs

         Liaise with clients to assess, plan and implement marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns aimed at solving client-identified questions; includes use of social media, digital media, online advertisement and traditional media

         Ran daily promotional efforts for one of the nation s foremost retailers of home d cor and gifts; led the comprehensive and consistent application of brand strategies that sought to help the company achieve goals across all media platforms

         Leveraged an innovative mindset in partnering with senior executives to conceptualize and produce multimedia projects from concept to completion involved a wide variety of marketing, advertising and public relations initiatives

         Supervised a team of Graphic Designers in creating a brand and voice for all social media, digital and marketing projects

         Directed promotional assignments for one of the city s primary advertising agencies; managed a $1.5M book of business

         Headed the design and execution of recruitment and employment marketing campaigns, as well as related materials across digital and social media

         Collaborated with client firms to lead the design and execution of branding, advertising, search engine optimization (SEO), social media, digital media, and public relations operations including special projects

         Worked collaboratively to manage promotional endeavors for a real estate development company in conjunction with company President and other essential stakeholders

         Actively supported the overall development and integration of marketing plans for eight revenue centers

         Tenaciously led a dynamic team of Media Buyers and Graphic Designers; trained and developed personnel as it related to developing and executing strategic marketing, advertising, and promotional strategies and related materials

         Cautiously and conservatively allocated and administered the company s annual budgets

         Cooperated with external staff to create and implement creative and engaging multimedia campaigns; also liaised with outside agencies, vendors and internal departments to evaluate marketplace conditions and fuel communication efforts

Master of Science, Educational Management, Vanderbilt University

Bachelor of Science, Marketing, University of Tennessee

Certificate of Accreditation (APR), The Public Relations Society of America

March 16, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

  I bring to the table 30 years of progressively responsible experience, primarily in account executive, marketing manager or similar capacities. In any role I ve taken on, I ve proven myself to be highly adept and skilled in serving as both a cross-functional team member and independent contributor. Presently, I use my diverse skill set to operate Robert N. Gross & Company. In this role, I work each day to oversee account activity for a self-founded firm dedicated to the effectual design of branding, positioning and identity programs.

  As a professional, I pride myself on my unsurpassed interpersonal skills. I interact easily with clients, colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, including designers and other creative professionals that I work collaboratively with to achieve project success. I also excel in assessing client needs; doing this aids me in developing effective and holistic performance-boosting strategies. While working in a Vice President-level capacity for Heritage Communities, I put my talents to good use. I successfully cooperated with various external staff members to devise creative, engaging multimedia campaigns. I also liaised with outside agencies, vendors and internal departments to evaluate marketplace conditions and fuel fruitful communication efforts.

  Outside of my career chronology, I hold a Master of Science in Educational Management from the nationally-renowned Vanderbilt University. I also earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Tennessee. Furthermore, I received a Certificate of Accreditation (APR) from The Public Relations Society of America. All of these experiences, paired with my formal experiences, have all shaped me as a professional and prepared me well for the next steps in my career journey.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Robert Gross

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