Chris Koch

Christopher Koch ​1260 Weatherstone Dr. •​ A​ tlanta, GA-​•​- I am a proactive professional whose proven knowledge in account management and online media help me develop strategies that work. I thrive in client-facing roles and also have a passion for creating, producing and editing audio and video. Travel Sabbatical Aug 2017 - May 2018 AutoTrader, Cox Automotive - Atlanta, GA Sales Execution Specialist​,​ ​June 2016 - Aug 2017 ● Managed short and long-term projects and new platform product launches. ● Worked with partners in product management, business development, customer operations and training to implement go-to-market strategies​. ● Collaborated with sales and product teams to determine best practices and features of new products. ● Analyzed industry trends, products, and usage data to enable sales teams to achieve objectives and identified when new account strategies were needed. Account Analyst and Service Consultant​,​ ​Apr 2015 - June 2016 ● Assisted sales team with data analysis and dealership marketing presentations. ● Saved several at-risk accounts from cancellation through support and analysis. ● Presented industry trends, merchandising tactics and recommendations to sales team and clients. Inform, Inc - Atlanta, GA Account Manager,​ March 2014 - Apr 2015 ● Entrusted with the management of some of our largest online news partners ​such as: Chicago Tribune, LA Times, and Variety. ● Built relationships with key business, editorial, technical and advertising clients from strategic accounts by leading partner visits, tutorials and informal events. ● Put forward new product ideas and spotted trends that produced new tools and products to increase revenue and impression inventory. ● Advised distribution and content creation partners on best media monetization practices. ● Worked closely with advertising team to ensure partner-sold campaigns were delivered. Associate Account Manager F ​ eb 2013 - March 2014 ● Improved existing partner revenue by implementing new monetized video tools and developing new business from other sites. ● Facilitated the implementation of digital video tools through tutorials and partner visits. ● Created audience growth opportunities for partners by analyzing online traffic patterns and SEO strategies. PerfectServe, Inc - Knoxville, TN Service Administrator​, March 2011 - Feb 2013 ● Maintained a network of over 35,000 physicians and medical staff. ● Built and updated call schedules, mobile devices and online applications across the country ● Conducted surveys to develop better marketing strategies. Internship Experience May - Aug 2010 Promotions Assistant​¸​ ​WBIR NBC Affiliate - Knoxville, TN Jan - May 2011 Communications Director​, Phi Delta Theta - Oxford, OH Education Miami University in Ohio​ - May 2011, Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication ● Semester abroad in Luxembourg, Spring 2009