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Driven, focused, and knowledgeable Strategic Leader with 20+ years of experience and a proven ability to lead others and oversee daily sales operations within fast-paced environments. Experienced in managing key client accounts, completing sales/financial forecasting, diffusing escalated client service situations, and coaching/training staff members. Highly adept in improving operational revenue in addition to maintaining strong communication with co-workers, staff, clients, and members of executive management.

Sales/Business Development Multi-Scale Business Operations Customer Retention

Process Improvement Increasing Brand Awareness Sales/Financial Forecasting

Direct Mail Start-Ups Digital Competitors/Free Publications Niche Publications

  Demonstrated background in turning around under-performing organizations due to the implementation of strategies such as a 42,000-weekly direct mail publication used to obtain retail accounts and establishing relationships with small regional newspapers

  Created a weekly publication which was mailed to 10,000 household and expanded newspaper distribution in addition to selling the largest classified section ever sold during the kick off of International Classified Week (56-page section)

  Awarded Newspaper of the Year 5 years in a row by Midland Newspapers which was based on revenue and EBITDA growth

  Directed day to day strategic operations for both the Florence Morning News and South Carolina Group with a focus on increasing revenue and operational efficiency

  Identified and contacted former customers in an attempt to obtain their business again in addition to developing innovative sales strategies

  Played a lead role in the redesign of a failing newspaper product which resulted increased the number of chain store and grocery advertisers

  Oversaw revenue and operational logistics for a group of publications based in North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Oklahoma

  Supported the move of printing and packaging to southeast North Carolina, streamlined operations which improved efficiency, and led the move of all graphics for 17 publications

  Worked closely with human resources teams in the hiring and development of teams, generated operational reports, and planned/allocated resources

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Omaha World-Herald Midlands Newspapers April 2000-July 2007

  Led publishing operations for the Ames Tribune and World-Herald s Central Iowa publications within the Algona, Boone, Nevada, and the Ames Shopper

  Assisted in human resources logistics such as hiring and training team members, provided individualized coaching/training, and managed budgetary operations

  Generated operational reports for members of executive management, encouraged a positive working environment, and communicated effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

  Regional Publisher, Media News Group-Thomson Newspapers, 1989-2000

  Advertising Director, Hagadone Newspapers, 1987-1989

  Publisher, American Publishing-Winsor Publications, 1986-1987

  Publisher, The Des Moines Shopper Network, 1985-1986

  Publisher, Pioneer Newspapers, 1981-1985

  Retail Advertising Manager, The News-Gazette, 1977-1981

Leadership Training Program, Thomson Corporation, Fontainebleau, France

Board Member, United Way of America

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging new career opportunity as (JOB TITLE) 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 a strong background in strategic leadership roles within the publishing/media industry with experience in turning-around under-performing publications, implementing innovative operational strategies, and identifying potential cost saving opportunities. In addition, I have a demonstrated background in creating innovative publication programs, supervising cross-functional teams, and building effective relationships.

Key Career Highlights:

  Created a weekly publication which was mailed to 10,000 household and expanded newspaper distribution in addition to selling the largest classified section ever sold during the kick off of International Classified Week (56-page section)

  Awarded Newspaper of the Year 5 years in a row by Midland Newspapers which was based on revenue and EBITDA growth

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,

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