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Emily Verkruyse
New York, NY
Account Manager, BBDO
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About Me

Advertising Account Supervisor with experience working on a variety of consumer products brands. Interested in all aspects of advertising and marketing, particularly online via social media.

Work History

  • BBDO
  • Account Manager
  • Febuary 2011 to Present
  • Client: Johnson's Baby

    • Manage digital creative, development and production efforts for the Johnson’s Baby US account, including the Johnson’s Baby Facebook page, display advertising campaigns, publisher sponsorships and brand websites.
    • Lead internal strategic recommendations and execution for the TREASURING EVERYDAY JOY™ activation program.

  • Night Agency
  • Account Supervisor
  • October 2010 to Febuary 2011
  • Clients: Hanes and Dial

    • Serve as clients' main point of contact to fulfill programs from development of goals through final execution.
    • Manage internal creative, development and production for the Hanes Women's account, including key causes: Hanes Pink (HanesPink.com), Hanes Sustainability (HanesGreen.com).
    • Lead Dial For Men repositioning efforts through social media initiatives, key promotions, and updated DialForMen.com site.
    • Manage key internal and external relationships: regularly liaise with in-house creative and production teams, also coordinate with outside vendors and partner agencies.

  • Night Agency
  • Account Executive
  • May 2010 to October 2010
  • Clients: Keds and Dial

    • Planned and executed social media efforts and Healthier You consumer program for Dial NutriSkin; ensured all deliverables were presented according to content calendar.
    • Led internal creative, development and production efforts for the KedsWhitney program, including the KedsWhitney Blog, the interactive KedsWhitney Windows at Bloomingdale's, and the Works on Canvas artist initiative.
    • Supported business development efforts via research, campaign planning, and pitching.
    • Managed approvals for internal social media presence, including Facebook, Twitter and the Night Agency blog.

  • Manhattan Marketing Ensemble
  • Account Executive
  • June 2008 to May 2010
  • Clients: Palmer's and Nathan's Famous

    • Monitored strategic marketing pipelines as well as tactical daily operations for Palmer's and Nathan's brand advertising campaigns (print, TV, radio, digital); ensured all deliverables were presented according to calendar of deadlines.
    • Supported firm's business development efforts via research and campaign planning.
    • Spearheaded cross-functional development efforts for the re-launch of Palmer's website.
    • Served as point person for social media jurisdiction. Frequently prepared business cases for creative social media strategies and pitched to MME's client portfolio.

    Position previously held: Assistant Account Executive

Education

  • Georgetown University - McDonough School of Business
  • BSBA, Marketing, Finance, International Business
  • 2004 - 2008
  • Graduated with Honors. Dean's List all semesters.

Interests
New Media, Old Movies, Technology, Advertising, Volunteering, Family & Friends
Goals
  1. Do awesome work, both in the office and out
  2. Experience NYC every way I can
  3. Get to know the thought leaders in my field (both Gen Y and other)
  4. Relax! (as if there's time for that)
Favorite Quote
"Better to dance awkwardly than walk lamely." -Nietzche
Specialties
Advertising, Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media

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