DigitasVice President, Associate Media Director
Mar. 1993 - Jul. 2004Key Responsibilities Managed integrated media strategy/planning/buying and development of effective direct marketing strategies for high-profile clients such as: American Express, AT&T, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Dell, Delta, Disney, FedEx, General Motors, IBM, InterContinental Hotels Group, Johnson & Johnson, K2 Bike, Kodak, L.L. Bean, and Time Life Books. Served as key client contact on all media related issues to ensured project objectives were met on schedule and within budget. Worked closely with account service to understand client’s objectives and develop effective direct marketing media strategies. Collaborated with interdepartmental teams such as creative, measurement, technology, and marketing, to ensure synergistic campaigns were developed and executed to ensure program effectiveness. Supervised media planning, buying, and operational staff, growing and developing staff from two employees to over 100. Managed staffing allocation, P&L, and people initiatives such as recruiting, learning and development, career performance, and employee retention.