Rachel Skolnick

Experience

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  The Washington Post

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Advertising Intern

  •Sold print advertisements for The Washington Post Wedding Planner.•Kept detailed records of contacts, accounts, financial information, and sales.•Communicated with different departments to ensure project timeline.•Successfully added new accounts and re-established prior accounts by prospecting and cold calling.•Adapted to change in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines.

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  Hospitality Jobs

  Feb 2011 - Apr 2012

  Sales Manager

  •Sold group and long term hotel contracts, focusing on the construction, tour and travel, and corporate markets.•Sourced, qualified, and negotiated company rates and contracts with new and prior accounts, maintained all records.•Organized all hotel meeting space activities including scheduling, room set up, catering, and accommodations.•Utilized Facebook to communicate with current and potential guests and advertise hotel promotions and local area activities to our Facebook audience.•Implemented use of LinkedIn to identify new companies and corporate contacts.•Exceeded follow up and customer service expectations to develop and maintain customer relationships.•Managed hotel’s online bids and proposals with HotelPlanner, Lanyon RFP, and Hostel Bookers. Show less

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  The Washington Post

  Apr 2012 - now

  • Manager, Client Services

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Manager, WP+ (Programmatic)

    Apr 2017 - Feb 2022

  • Yield Manager, WP+

    May 2016 - Mar 2017

  • Senior Account Manager- Digital Display

    Oct 2015 - May 2016

  • Account Manager- Digital Display

    Feb 2014 - Oct 2015

  • Account Manager- Digital Classifieds

    Apr 2012 - Feb 2014