PAST EXPERIENCE
Day in and day out, I’m constantly taking on new and interesting projects that help me build my personal brand. From industry-related tasks to unusual and sporadic opportunities, each experience I’ve had has turned me into who I am today. Have a look at everything I’ve done, and send any questions my way.
WWW.MONAGHANLIFE.IE
ENTREPRENEUR/OWNER
Monaghan’s only free online newspaper, covering all the latest local news & events around the county. My goal was to create a local news outlet, filled with up to the minute news on events & local stores. This gave me the ability to offer opportunities for local businesses to advertise & target this readership. I also launched a full colour glossy magazine print magazine of the same name. It was published quarterly
Responsibilities
● Marketing the business
● Successfully implemented the operational plans for business in the region
● Build successful partnerships with a wide variety of business
● Implemented a successful online new business strategy
● Achieved KPIs and revenue & sales targets
● Updated & maintained the online newspaper on hourly/daily basis
● Developed a strong distribution network
● Presented a portfolio of online advertising Media solutions ranging from motion adverts, banners to front page sponsorships
● Created loyal customer base & strong online readership.
● Employed social media strategies to promote companies' products and services
● Developed brand awareness and composed online content
● Managed Facebook, Twitter, and blog accounts
● Designed, created and managed web based ad campaigns
● Analised, reviewed and reported on promotional campaign effectiveness to maximize results.
SLIGO POST NEWSPAPER
ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER
● Sales & working to set Targets & KPIs
● Prospecting for new Business
● Worked in collaboration with editorial staff
● Responsible for the collection of outstanding account balances
● Dealing with complaints & enquiries in a professional & efficient manner
● Set Targets & KPI’s for all sales staff both field & telesales
● Created advertisement revenue for supplements & regular features
● Determined annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.
● Established sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
● Implemented sales programs by developing field sales action plans.
● Maintained sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
● Established and adjusted selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
● Completed sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
● Maintained sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
● Maintained sales staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
● Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
● Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Information
● Full clean drivers licence
● Computer Literate in MS Office( Excel, Word, Power point, Access)
● Excellent Social Media Skills
● Member of Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce
● Member of Monaghan Chamber of Commerce
● I was involved in organising Taste of Monaghan Festival
● I enjoy golfing, fishing & gardening