I managed the buying operations for 1 buying group (5 people). I provided marketplace updates and recommended buying strategies to our clients. I negotiated client upfront/long term agency agreements for Nissan, AGF & Nivea. I was actively involved in all of the new business presentations within the agency. I was instrumental in helping to acquire the Alliance Atlantis business for the agency.

I managed the buying operations for 1 investment group (6 people). I provided marketplace updates and recommended buying strategies to clients. I provided leadership to my team. I assisted the Director in corporate agency volume agreements and negotiated client upfront/long term agreements. I developed and actively participated in the presentations to our clients of the upfront document, media marketplace review, new season presentation, etc....I was also involved in new business presentations. Show less

I supervised 3 buyers/assistants within my group. I also executed Specialty, National/Regional networks and major markets for both Television and Radio. I was also responsible for all of the Media Planning on the E.& J. Gallo Wines account. I was the Donovan Data Systems liason within the agency. I was also responsible for the longterm client and/or agency deal negotiations as well as the budget forecasting on the Sears, Revlon, E.& J. Gallo Wines and Danone accounts. I was awarded supplier of the year in 2001 by E.& J. Gallo Wines. Show less