Jeff Corpening

Jeff Corpening

Production/Marketing Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer/Director, Founder at Corpening Media - Teacher - Marketing Manager - Consultative Sales Professional

  • Education

    • University of Miami

      1991 - 1995
      Bachelor of Fine Arts Sociology and Motion Pictures Production Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: President of the University of Miami Filmmakers Association; Founding Member of UM Documentary Unit; Columnist, Film Reviewer and Cartoonist for The Hurricane (Weekly Newspaper); Disc Jockey at WVUM FM; Member of Cinematic Arts Commission

  • Experience

    • Media Workshop

      Jan 1996 - Feb 2007
      Production/Marketing Manager

      • Hired, trained and supervised both regular Production House staff and project volunteers• Directed installation of new services leading to a 50% gross sales increase in a 2-year period• Served as General Manager of cable channels with over 9,000 subscribers• Supervised all aspects of corporate client video productions from budgeting to completion• Solicited and partnered with advertisers and coordinated on-site promotional events

    • KidBean.com

      Feb 2003 - Aug 2012
      Co-Owner/Marketing Manager

      • Co-founded online start-up Fair-Trade/Vegan retail company• Drove sales revenue to exceed $250,000 annually• Spearheaded branding efforts including Internet and print advertising campaigns• Created media (photography and video) and social media (twitter, blog, etc.) to promote retail site• Managed daily operations, customer service, order fulfillment, and inventory control

    • Olan Mills (Acquired by Lifetouch)

      Oct 2009 - Feb 2011
      Sales/Marketing Manager

      • Increased sales 42% within first six months in role• Hired, trained and supervised sales staff in 5 locations• Conducted motivational conference calls and on-site training workshops• Performed administrative tasks while exceeding personal and team sales goals

    • United Way ABC

      Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
      Loaned Executive

      • Coordinated 30 business accounts throughout fund-raising campaign utilizing CRM• Presented to diverse employment groups to promote charitable giving• Selected to give keynote speech at conclusion of fund-raising campaign• Shot/edited final campaign overview video

    • Staples Business Advantage

      Oct 2011 - May 2017
      Print & Marketing Services Account Manager

      • Launched market and developed book-of-business of over 25 accounts with a combined portfolio of $300,000• Exceeded annual revenue and growth benchmarks every year in role by 12%-25% through utilization of consultative selling skills to identify client needs and development of value-added propositions• Administrative work on CRM (Salesforce.com) including complex proposal and pricing development, solutions sourcing and periodic business account reviews• Earned accolades for quarterly excellence in Appointment Setting, New Account Acquisition, Top Sales and Internal Channel Partnerships• Promoted twice and was selected to serve as Marketing Captain and Mentor of my sales team Show less

    • Allegra Asheville

      May 2017 - Apr 2018
      Account Executive

      I helped my clients reach their objectives through the targeted use of Promotional Items, Corporate Gifts, Branded Apparel, Print, Direct Mail, and Signage messaging. I developed strong B2B relationships and strategies to grow their businesses and add greater value to their efforts. I achieved BASI Certification through the Advertising Specialty Institute and provided solutions for my business partners throughout Western North Carolina.

    • Corpening Media

      Sept 2017 - now
      Writer/Director, Founder

      Follow our latest project athttps://www.facebook.com/CorpeningMedia/http://www.corpeningmedia.com/

    • Signarama of Asheville

      Nov 2018 - Apr 2020
      Account Executive
    • Morgan County High School

      Jan 2023 - now
      Film & Television Instructor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bachelor of Advertising Specialty Information (BASI)

      Advertising Specialty Institute
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jeff Corpening
      Best Screenplay 15-Minutes of Fame Film Festival "COVER" Comedy Winner: Best Screenplay, Writer/Director/Editor
    • Awarded to Jeff Corpening
      Finalist Award WorldFest Houston Film Festival "THE LIBRARY" Narrative Short Film, Writer/Director/Editor
    • Awarded to Jeff Corpening
      Silver Telly Winner Telly Awards "THE LIBRARY" Narrative Short Film, Writer/Director/Editor
    • Awarded to Jeff Corpening
      Top Honors Red Inkworks Script Competition "STEVE" Feature-Length Screenplay, Writer
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Instructor of "at-risk" students in Summer Jobs Program

      Issued by Jobs For Miami
      Jobs For MiamiAssociated with Jeff Corpening
    • Board Member, Animal Care Trust Fund

      Issued by Broward County Government
      Broward County GovernmentAssociated with Jeff Corpening
    • Performer, Lighting Board, Usher, Set Crew & Advocate

      Issued by Asheville Community Theatre
      Asheville Community TheatreAssociated with Jeff Corpening
    • Coach, Youth Flag Football

      Issued by Asheville Youth Sports
      Asheville Youth SportsAssociated with Jeff Corpening
    • Volunteer, Video Producer

      Issued by Manna Food Bank, Inc.
      Manna Food Bank, Inc.Associated with Jeff Corpening