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Candidate Details: Sales Professional
| Name | Michael Johnston |
|---|---|
| mjohnston.austin@yahoo.com | |
| City | Austin |
| State | Texas |
| Phone | 2174333327 |
| Categories | Promotions/PR/Marketing, Sales |
| Resume Text |
Michael L. Johnston 1007 S. Congress Avenue, Apt. 535, Austin, TX 78704 C: 217.433.3327 mjohnston.austin@yahoo.com Award-Winning Executive. Over twenty years experience in television and radio broadcasting industries. Prefer sales, or sales management position where I can best utilize my communication skills. Employment History Vice President and General Manager 2005 - Present WAND TV (ABC/NBC)/wandtv.com, Champaign, Springfield - Decatur, IL -Promoted from WLFI-TV to WAND -Orchestrated affiliation switch from ABC to NBC. -retooled award-winning wandtv.com -Instituted a regional news and marketing approach with 95 person staff -Reorganized and re-branded station while growing revenue by $1.8 million (25% increase) Station Manager 2000 - 2005 WLFI-TV (CBS)/wlfi.com, West Lafayette, IN -Promoted from WISH to facilitate the hub transition -Responsible for day-to-day decisions for 60 person staff -Expanded local news presence and developed local media/corporate partnerships -Achieved 18% sales growth from 2001, making 2002 the most profitable year in station history. Marketing Manager 1993 - 2000 WISH-TV (CBS)/wishtv.com, Indianapolis, IN -Built a new department to create programs designed to generate greater shares and new business -Achieved over $2.5 million in annual "dollars-added" revenue -Responsible for coordinating and implementing marketing projects with other department leaders -1991-1993 Local Sales Manager -1988-1991 Account Executive Partner 1986-1991 BRG Sports Marketing, Indianapolis, IN -In conjunction with WIBC Radio, formed BRG Sports Marketing to create sponsorship packages for the Indy car circuit -Indy show car appearances -Driver appearances -Suites/hospitality arrangements -Car sponsorships -Television and radio packages Account Executive 1985 - 1988 WIBC-Radio, Indianapolis, IN -Reached $100,000 Monthly Sales Club level National Sales Manager 1981 - 1985 WMEE/WQHK Radio, Fort Wayne, IN Account Executive/Research Director 1977 - 1981 WMEE/WQHK Radio, Fort Wayne, IN Account Executive/Media Buyer 1977 - 1978 BJ Thompson Advertising, Mishawaka, IN Account Executive 1974 - 1977 WTRC/WYEZ Radio, South Bend/Elkhart, IN -Achieved CRMC designation Ad Manager 1973 - 1974 Middlebury Publications, Middlebury, IN Education Indiana University -B.S. Marketing/Advertising -Decatur Leadership Institute 2006 Awards Illinois Broadcasting Association Silver Dome Awards - 2008 Macon County Animal Shelter, Bella Award - 2007 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences - Emmy Award - 1999 Indianapolis Ad Club Man of the Year - 1996 American Advertising Awards Chair 1996 American Women in Radio and Television Professionalism Award - 1993 Volunteer Affiliations 2007 - Present Illinois Broadcasting Association -Board Member 2007 - Present WILL TV/AM/FM (PBS) -Advisory Board Member 2007 - Present Illinois Chapter - March of Dimes -Regional Board Member 2006 - Present Springfield Chamber Q5 -Strategic Leadership Council 2005 - Present Easter Seals of Central Illinois -Board Member 2005 - Present Greater Decatur Chamber -Vice Chairman, Executive Board, and Board of Directors 2005 - Present JA of East Central Illinois -Vice Chairman and Regional Board Member 2005 - Present Springfield Business and Education Partnership -Board Member/Treasurer 2005 - Present Webster Cantrell Hall -Board Member 1985 - 2005 Indianapolis Ad Club -President/Board Member |
| Posted | 2008-08-20 10:53:52 |
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