Carl Furman
123, Ellis Street
Boston, MA, 01234
(123) 456 789

SYNOPSIS

Area of expertise is in Advertising Production with a proclivity to TV and Magazine Production. Self-starter and excellent communicator with ability to project and elicit interest, enthusiasm, and drive using a common sense approach. Adept at sizing up situations, analyzing facts, and developing alternative courses of action to increase productivity and exceed desired results.

SUPPORTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years advertising experience; handle accounts up to S3 million.
• Strong client service, professional, diplomatic, supportive; excellent interpersonal skills with clients, management, staff, public and media.
• Always meet deadlines with accuracy and quality; able to deal with extended pressure; strong on follow-through.
• Proven supervisory skills; organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks; effectively train staff in new concepts and procedures.

EXPERIENCE

THE MERCER CROUP, Meadville, PA
Assistant Account Executive
Direct all phases of client services for national account, primarily based in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Plan media and placement. Direct creative services, copy and design.

Account Supervisor - Account Coordinator
Oversaw Coordinating Department; trained, guided and directed staff of five while monitoring ad placement system. Assisted in creation of advertising campaigns and acted as liaison between client, agency and media vendors, including selection, budget and advertisement placement.

THE ARIEL AGENCY, Newark, NJ and MERTON, KASS & HOWE, Pittsburgh, PA

Advertising Internship
Responsibilities included: compiling market research, writing press releases, producing traffic reports, working media events, and assisting in advertising production.

EDUCATION

Rutgers University at Camden, B.A. in Mass Communication; minor in English.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

The Advertising Club of Pennsylvania, 1993 to Present

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Macintosh, Quark