Leah Griffin

Experience

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  Apex Capital Corp

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2010

  Underwriter/Business Analyst

  • Received all 4 merit raises• Recognized among peers as a “hybrid”; possessed strong sales and underwriting skills to accommodate overflow and accomplish monthly goals• Performed retention follow-up calls to efficiently retain clients and maintain revenue• Prepared detailed contracts and filed UCC liens for new and existing files to accommodate and accurately reflect consideration and collateral

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  TCU Daily Skiff

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

  Account Executive

  • Top Account Executive with over $24,000 in sales, Fall 2011• First Account Executive to sell all 5 marketing products to a single customer in a single buy• Achieved biweekly quota 12 out of 14 weeks, Fall 2011• Awarded Most Valuable Account Executive, Fall 2011• Acquired new clientele through the continued exploration of ever-changing marketplace utilizing local knowledge of geographic area• Ongoing mentoring of current Account Executives to facilitate relationships between companies and provide consistent recruitment base Show less

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  Fort Worth Star-Telegram

  Dec 2011 - May 2015

  Interactive Specialist

  I am a driven and highly motivated Interactive Specialist with over 4 years of marketing and business development experience capturing market share, expanding customer base, increasing revenue and improving brand positioning through strategic sales and marketing initiatives. Consulting and advising with a diverse team of Account Executives resulting in effective digital solutions for local businesses is all in a days’ work. I work to ensure the dissemination and communication of the latest in digital initiatives to team members in a timely and efficient manner. I am an innovative problem-solver with the ability to effectively employ new ideas and concepts in a changing business climate. Embracing new challenges and transforming paradigms to align with new and innovative products. Show less

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  Texas Christian University

  Jun 2015 - now

  Manager of Student Media Sales and Marketing

  The TCU AdLAb is responsible for selling advertising in to Student Media publications such as The Skiff, TCU360.com and IMAGE Magazine to name a few. Motivation and empowerment is key in guiding students to sales successes. Implementation of knowledge and application of sales strategies and processes are just a few ways we strive to increase revenue. Creating a culture of fun and learning while keeping an eye on the bottom line is paramount in our journey to achievement.

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  TCU

  Jun 2019 - now

  Director of Student Media Sales and Operations