CORY A.

MESSINGER
1594 Trolley Road Apt 1 York, Pennsylvania 17331 717-881-1277 cory.messinger@gmail.com

S u m m a r y o f K e y Q u a li f ic a tio n s
Determined and charismatic business professional with excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and a high aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of people. Bachelors degree in Communications Media with emphases in advertising, public relations, broadcast journalism, and minor in Theatre. Five years sales experience with a focus on excellent customer service. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and PC and MAC systems.

P r o f e s s io n a l E xpe r ie n c e
Kuhner Associates Funeral Directors Aftercare and Advance Planning Coordinator
York, Pa October 2012 May 2013

Visited with families to offer aftercare services, discuss final insurance details, and offer information regarding grief counseling and pre-planning benefits Prospected for pre-need leads using unfunded files, heritage files, and aftercare program Educated and sold individuals and families on the benefits of funeral pre-planning and pre-funding with Forethought Life Insurance Assisted with funeral services and marker sales York, PA October 2011 April 2012

Accomac Inn & Events Ambassador of Public Relations

Represented Accomac Inn & Events at business and social functions across south central Pennsylvania Networked and presented Accomac products and services within local organizations including Chambers of Commerce, young professional organizations, and York County Convention and Business Bureau Built and maintained relationships with venue personnel by providing marketing collateral and education on Accomacs services in order to garner new business leads Coordinated, executed, and represented Accomac Inn & Events for all company promotional events Wrote press releases and made contacts with local media personnel to gain exposure for Accomac special events and successes Designed marketing collateral including special event fliers and Accomac Events wedding packet Assisted with writing blog posts and maintaining Facebook page Assisted with the planning and execution of client events including weddings and corporate events York, PA February 2011 October 2011

The YGS Group Media Sales Representative

Established relationships with advertisers via telephone in order to sell various types of media, including print, online, events, and other sponsorship opportunities Communicated with contacts from national and regional associations in order to increase sales and publicity for publications and events Collaborated with Creative Director, Account Managers, and Graphic Artists to ensure all media met required dimensions and resolution for optimum quality Communicated with Outside Sales Representatives to discuss and brainstorm methods of reaching sales goals and enhancing publications to ensure that the client was satisfied with YGS customer service

MediaOnePa Media Sales Consultant

York, PA June 2008 February 2011

Placed as one of the top 5 Media Sales Consultants in all sales contests helping to generate more than $1,000,000 in incremental revenue over previous fiscal year Awarded 2009 York Newspaper Company Advertising Rookie of the Year Established relationships with advertisers and sold marketing solutions including daily and weekly newspapers, bi-monthly and quarterly magazines, interactive, mobile, and social media Wrote and presented advertising proposals to current/prospective clients Assisted with and participated in company promotional events in order to increase magazine circulation, boost advertising sales and promote websites and company brands Communicated effectively with designers, management, and assistants in order to manage projects and execute successful advertising plans and creative designs Assisted with the development and implementation of social media marketing contests and content.

E du c a t io n
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
B.A. Communications Media, 2008 Lock Haven, PA Minor: Theatre Lancaster, PA January March 2010

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop

A d d it io n a l Tr a i n in g /L ic e n se s
Producers Life Insurance License October 2012