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Senior Marketing Specialist

We sell lightly damaged, repairable, high grade vehicles at all IAA branches

Dec 2013-Present Insurance Auto Auctions Westchester Marketing Associate August 2010 – March 2013 Sun-Times Media Tinley Park, IL South Region Field Marketer  Coordinate all special events for sales, editorial and executive staff.  Organize and execute trade proposals and reports for local, corporate & non-profit accounts.  Manage contests, promotions and sponsorships geared to attract readers and generate revenue.  Support sales staff and serve as company liaison by attending various chamber and special events within the community. June 2007 – August 2010 Sun-Times Media Tinley Park, IL Account Executive  Successfully selling all newspaper, magazine, inserts, ad cards, coupon books, and internet products to assigned sales territory for the Sun-Times News Media.  Assist customers with marketing and advertising plans as well as designing ad layouts to generate and maintain business.  Work with artists and print teams to create ad campaigns and logos. August 2004 - June 2007 Hartz Construction Co., Inc. Woodridge, IL Marketing Coordinator  Organize grand opening events of various communities by contacting and scheduling entertainment venues, & caterers.  Write and produce all public relation stories, brochures, invitations, signage, and newsletters.  Coordinate with various village departments in order to meet required specifications of signage for the sales offices.  Collaborate with newspapers, magazines, radio and TV stations to create media schedules.  Work with the sales staff to promote and generate sales. August 1999 - August 2004 Brian Keith Advertising Oak Brook, IL Junior Account Executive  Assist four account executives with account maintenance, proposals, ad preparation and changes and client support.  Manage all real estate media traffic while working with account executives, art department, and media buyers in order to ensure accuracy and deadlines for all ad placements.