Media Consultant

Posted on: 2006-08-23

MARY E. MATHEWS 2418 Stuart Ave. Richmond VA, 23220 (336) 688-1363 cell [email protected] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Planet Central Advertising Agency, Richmond VA Media Consultant, September 2005 through July 2006 • Second in command to all Media relations with the client, Portrait Innovations. • Organized and ran the newspaper buying system for two major clients in the agency. • Maintained the buying chart for Portrait Innovations. • Produced purchase orders, insertion orders, and billing for over sixty newspapers at a time. • Managed the ordering and running of advertorials for the client, Tilson Homes. Clear Channel Radio Station, Greensboro NC Remote Worker for four Clear Channel Stations, Summer 2003  Worked with the public relations department to learn active PR for advertising our radio stations.  Worked with the technical department on radio maintenance skills that I used in the set-up of individual broadcast remotes.  Drove station mass trucks to remote sites. Southeastern Installation Inc., Lexington NC Receptionist, summer 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005  Answered ten-line phone system for 50 person company.  Performed typical office functions; fax, copy, etc.  Dealt directly with customers for parts sales.  Assisted with inventory control software. West Davidson High School, Lexington NC Dragon Camp Counselor, summer 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001  Worked with children of all ages to improve their basketball and volleyball skills.  Practiced communication skills through teaching children and interacting with parents. EDUCATION  2005 Graduate of High Point University, High Point, N.C. Bachelor of Arts in English Concentration in Media Studies: Radio, Television, and Journalism SPECIAL SKILLS  Multitasking skills and experience working with many clients at once, organizing orders, billing, and overall purchasing.  Experience reading media buying charts and translating the information into orders for clients.  Computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.  Familiarity with Newspaper buying system Excel programs.  Experience with High Point University television station equipment and radio station.  Experience with Clear Channel radio equipment.