Advertising Media Planner Sample Resume

Cory Harris
67 Reddington Ave.
Charlotte, North Carolina 00000
Home: 704-000-0000
Cell: 704-000-0000
Email: charris@noemailhere.com
Email: www.personalwebsite.com

Objective
Assume a challenging position as a Media Planner for a high-tech marketing firm.

Summary of Qualifications

Exceptional market research, planning, and buying experience.
Ability to manage media buying projects from conception to purchasing.
Keen eye to media details, industry trends, and capitalizing on opportunities for business advancement.
Ability to manage small teams of five media researchers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop engaging presentations and proposals.

Work Experience
Chairman & Founder: Jan. 2005 - Present, Harris Media Seconds, Inc., Charlotte, NC

Chairman & Director of media planning and buying procedures.
Manage over 100 employees including 30 contractors.
Provide exceptional service to clients, employees, and prospects.
Facilitate weekly training sessions for department managers and employees.
Publish media surveys including trend developments, career developments, and advancement opportunities through professional affiliations.
Built start up to $450M in gross revenue in six years.

Advertising Media Planner: April 2003 - Dec. 2004, Kendrick-Bellem Marketing Associates, Charlotte, NC

Researched media placements, planning, and buying of ad space.
Assisted fellow media planners in designing effective ad placement campaigns for clients.
Participated in weekly training sessions.

Advertising Media Planner Assistant: March 2000 - Feb. 2002, Acme Marketing Designs, Charlotte, NC

Performed media buying research.
Assisted Media Planners in designing advertising ads, placement, and assembly.
Developed engaging copy for ad placements.
Performed administrative duties including filing, copying, and faxing, transferring, and taking inbound calls.
Generated leads for complex sales for small and mid-sized business accounts.

Education
Stratford University, Charlotte, NC