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Marketing/Public Relations Consultant and Account Executive Experience

• As owner and Chief Executive of Gabel Advertising, Inc., which employed 23 people in 3 offices, I was responsible for market research and the development of marketing/public relations plans. Clients included--
  • Fast Food
  • Retail
  • Banks
  • Savings and Loans
  • Real Estate
  • Resorts
  • Manufacturing
  • High Tech
  • Business to Business
  • Sports Teams
  • Performing Arts
  • Non-Profits
• As agency President, I orchestrated all of our new business programs. This required scripting staff members, as well as developing multimedia presentations. We produced a successful quarterly newsletter directed to prospective clients, news, and advertising media. In 3 years, we grew to be the larges agency in Colorado Springs, CO.
• As the President or Board Member of various community, regional, national, and international organizations, I wrote speeches for others and for myself. I produced multimedia presentations for these organizations and often acted as master of ceremonies. I also helped develop fund-raising campaigns for non-profits.

Representative Accomplishments and Capabilities

• I have written and produced many TV and radio spots, as well as audio/visual presentations.
• I have designed and written print ads, brochures, and newsletters and have made presentations to city governments.
• I have made numerous speeches to organizations on the subjects of marketing, advertising, public relations, and salesmanship.

National/International Experience

• American Association of Advertising Agencies -- former Rocky Mountain Region Chair
• American Advertising Federation -- former Western Region Chair, former member of the National Board, Chair of 1976 Western Regional Meeting.
• International Federation of Advertising Agencies -- former President, Chair of 1984 International Conference.