James Bissell

Experience

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  IBM

  Nov 2000 - Aug 2004

  Managed a territory sales team of inside and outside sales representatives Developed corporate accounts in Chicago for Media/Entertainment, Healthcare and Finance

  • Sales Manager

    Jun 2003 - Aug 2004

  • Sales Representative

    Nov 2000 - Jun 2003
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  Tribune Media Group

  Oct 2005 - May 2007

  Advertising Sales & Marketing Manager

  Managed an advertising sales team for community newspaper group Forum PublishingPlanned and implemented marketing campaigns, promotions, and employee incentive programsCreated and designed advertising campaigns for existing and potential clientsImplemented a special section and event calendar to coordinate activities between divisionsAnalyzed operational records and reports to project sales and generate weekly/monthly reportsDirected, coordinated, and reviewed activities in sales, accounting, and distribution.Prepared budgets and approved budget expenditures Managed company involvement at trade shows, community meetings and events Show less

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  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  May 2007 - Sept 2010

  Sales Marketing Manager
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  Washington & Jefferson College

  Aug 2009 - May 2014

  Adjunct Professor

  Professor of management, international business, finance, marketing and social media

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  Professional Graphic Communications (PGC)

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Vice President of Sales & Marketing

   Managed sales and marketing staff (5 employees) for graphic design, printing, mailing, website and promotional products company Working with sales team on closing customer sales and developing new marketing programs Implemented new CRM and print management software Maintained and created company website and social media sites for advertising and lead generation Prepared budgets for sales and marketing division and approved expenditures Scheduled advertising in print, online, direct mail and planned marketing events Configured new website including Google Analytics and Search Engine Marketing Worked with other directors on company initiatives, production and operational improvements Developed, maintained and tracked marketing campaigns and promotions to increase awareness of products and services Show less

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  Wolfe.com

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2011

  Media Director

  Plan and buy advertising media for all wolfe.com properties.www.mycoupons.comwww.giftcards.comwww.swapagift.comwww.wrl.comwww.omniprepaid.comwww.giftcodes.com

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  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

  Consultant - PG Deals

  Online Consultant for PG Daily Deals and online projects at Post-Gazette.com and Pittsburgh Mom for shopping, social media, mobile, travel, etc

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  34 Allies

  Apr 2012 - Feb 2014

  Digital Services Division Manager

  Manager of 34 allies, the digital services division of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. With strategies to reach your target audience with cutting edge techniques in Search Engine Optimization, Video Search-based Marketing, Local Business Listings, Social Media and Reputation Management, Affordable Web Design, Optimized PR Marketing and Advanced Mobile Solutions, we will become your source for digital marketing needs.

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  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2014

  Manager of Product Development

  Manager of new products and services developed by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Responsible for coordinating all divisions of the organization for new product development and future strategies. Manager vendor relationships and work on developing and planning new company initiatives.

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  PhDesigned

  Mar 2014 - now

  Chief Internet Doctor

  Consult with companies and agencies on digital marketing solutions

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  Flagler College

  Aug 2015 - now

  Professor

  Professor of Marketing, Advertising, Management and Social Media.