Joel Kosciak

Results-driven administrative and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience driving business growth through strategic media planning, efficient operations, and exceptional customer service.

Administrative Skills: Microsoft Office Adept, Time Management, Organization, Deadline Focused

Marketing Skills: Media Buying, Media Strategy, Analytics Interpretation, Audience Targeting

Soft Skills: Customer Service, Integrity, Adaptability, Collaboration

Other: Creativity, Integrity, Loyal, Proactive, Resourcefulness

WORK EXPERIENCE

Market Mentors

155 Brookdale Drive, Springfield, MA 01104

June 2021 to May 2024

Office Administrator

• Managed front desk operations, including calls, mail handling, and guest reception
• Coordinated media buys (print, digital, out-of-home) and printing/promo vendor quoting
• Provided financial assistance, IT troubleshooting, and production studio support
• Maintained office inventory and created weekly informative signage
• Proactive with In-House Game Creation for office morale

Selected Clients: Dowd Insurance, Excel Dryer, Freedom Credit Union, 

Rocky’s Ace Hardware, Sun Gro Horticulture, Western New England University

Access To Media

432 Front St, Chicopee, MA, 01013

August 2019 to June 2021

Media Buyer/Researcher

• Communicated with national and local advertising media providers (print, digital, broadcast, OOH)
• Gathered rates, audience information, and negotiated with vendors for proposal requests
• Created comprehensive proposals for clients The Republican Newspaper (Advance Pub.)

(Parent company also owns MassLive.com)

1860 Main St., Springfield, MA 01103

April 2015 to August 2019

Account Executive

• Developed and retained a diverse client list through branding, advertising, and marketing solutions
• Created targeted display campaigns and social media strategies, with Google AdWords certification
• Consistently sought new revenue growth opportunities

Selected Clients: Asnuntuck Community College, Bay Path College, Center Square Grill, ERC5, Footprints, Hampden Hearing, HUB Insurance, The Reserve at East Longmeadow The Republican Newspaper (Advance Pub.)

October 2010 to March 2015

Advertising Sales Assistant

• Demonstrated exceptional performance, supporting and managing account executives and coordinating monthly special sections
• Earned 21 monthly nominations for excellence in the advertising department, showcasing the go to source for knowledge

WFSB-TV3 (CBS – Meredith Corporation)

Rocky Hill/Hartford, CT

February 2006 to May 2010

Operations Technician

• Managed Master Control operations, ensuring accurate programming and commercial spot playback
• Coordinated commercial spot ingesting and data entry
• Assisted studio and control room production, working with directors, producers, and talent

Eastern Connecticut State University – Willimantic, CT – September 2001 to May 2005

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications