LESTER JONES1805 S. 57th St, Philadelphia PA 19143 | 215-668-0959 | LJONES3311@GMAIL.COM

SUMMARY

Ten years professional experience in promotional/experiential marketing. Experience includes team lead and traveling field manager. I have the experience, ability, and discipline to plan and direct a variety promotional marketing events leading a number of staff to maximize a firms potential. My duties include developing successful marketing strategies to identify and attract new customers thus maximizing sales and profits.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Hardware

· PC

· Apple

· Laptop

· Smartphone

· Tablet

Software

· Word

· Excel

· Power Point

· Various mobile applications

EXPERIENCE

8/2015 - Current Product Representative, Advantage Solutions, Client MarsPetfood

· Infield Trainer experience

· Maintain marketing material inventory

· Event Marketing

· Demonstrations

· Retail sales

8/2011 - 12/2013 Field Manager, Sawtooth Group, Client PNC Bank

· Coordinated and directed a variety of successful promotional marketing activities and programs in diverse markets increasing customer base, market share, and overall profitability

· Managed company budget for promotional activities

· Estimates of marketing event budget

· AMEX Reconciliations

· Fleet Reconciliation

· Expense spreadsheet

· Maintain marketing material inventory

· Traveled to various US locations to oversee and coordinate marketing event activities ensuring success of events

· Effective hiring, managing schedules, training/development, and oversight of all programs

· Coordinate and direct conference calls

· Maintain company vehicle 2010 Jeep Patriot

· Various Reporting to ensure clear communication

· Daily Recaps

· Overall Assessment of each branch

· Weekly Summaries

· Monthly Highlights

· Event photo generation

· Updated branch schedules

· Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines

· Ability to direct, lead, coach, mentor, and develop people

7/2007-9/2010 Field Manager, Pierce Promotions, Client Verizon Fios

· Established successful campaign for new cable provider Pa, NJ, DE, MD

· Coordinated and directed a variety of successful promotional marketing activities and programs in diverse markets

· Hire/Manage staff

· Retail management and sales

· Ability to manage part-time employees

· Infield Trainer experience

· Ability to manage company budget for promotional activities

· Experienced Traveling to various US locations to oversee and coordinate marketing event activities and employees to ensure proper event execution

· Maintain marketing material inventory

· Maintain company vehicle 2007 Hummer H3

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EDUCATION

1995-1997 Business Associates, Peirce College

1991-1999 United States Air Force

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