Classified Advertising Director Resume
Kimberly R. Welty
Old County Rd.
Arnold, Md
Objective
My objective is to explore new career opportunities and use the experience and knowledge I have gained in the retail, advertising and newspaper fields, to make a positive contribution in my new position.
Qualifications
I am dedicated, extremely hard-working and focused. I was recently named Classified Advertising Manager of the year by Suburban Newspapers of America. I have worked in Classified advertising for years and have made numerous improvements in the efficiency of the departments I managed.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources, West Virginia University. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Relevant Experience
Classified Advertising Director, Capital Gazette Newspapers, Annapolis, Md. Company comprised of main newspapers, covering all of Anne Arundel county (combined circulation of ,). Supervised up to employees in inside advertising sales, outside advertising sales and legal advertising. Responsible for $,, in yearly revenue. Supervised web reduction for classified department, oversaw implementation of new front-end system (Mactive system), worked with IT department to improve classified presence on HometownAnnapolis.com website, and was instrumental in successful implementation of remote ad-entry system for private party advertisers. I encouraged my newspaper to partner with Shaker Advertising in the implementation of a multi-newspaper regional employment on-line site (JobFetch.com), trained and mentored employees, and continually improved performance of department in customer-service, revenue and new advertising products. Represented the newspaper throughout the county, Northeast and United States at various newspaper conferences and conventions.
Outside Sales Representative, Capital Gazette Newspapers, Annapolis, MD. Handled extensive account list, and was the first sales representative to sell over $,, in advertising a year. Worked with commercial accounts; real estate, automotive and employment primarily.
Retail manager, Foxmoor Casuals.
Managed fashion retail store. Supervised opening of the new store when Annapolis Mall opened in . Store had very low shortages and did very well. Created the front window designs with new merchandise, trained new management staff. Supervised up to employees at a time.
Other Experience and Achievements
Classified Manager of the Year , Suburban Newspapers of America
Affiliate member of Anne Arundel County Association of Realtors, . Affiliate of the year, .
President NCAMA - (Northeast Classified Advertising Managers Association)
Member Board of Directors NCAMA ()
Co-chair of Community Service Committee for A.A. County Assn. Of Realtors (-)
(Primary fund-raisers were annual realtor golf tournament and Harvest for the Hungry (to assist A.A. Food bank)
Member of Women’s Council of Realtors, Anne Arundel county chapter ()
Affiliate of the year, .
Advertising Committee MDDC Press Association (Maryland, D.C., Delaware) (-)
TWIN award (Anne Arundel County YWCA) (Tribute to Women in Industry)
Member NAA (Newspaper Association of America) )
References available upon request
