Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Awards
Timeline
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Fabian Macolino

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Account Manager with a proven track record at QMS Media, adept in driving revenue growth and fostering strong client relationships. Expert in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration, demonstrated by surpassing sales targets and being a finalist for Media i VIC Outdoor/Cinema Sales Person of the Year. Skilled in account servicing and relationship management, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager

QMS Media
02.2023 - Current
  • Developed and executed strategic business plans to meet and exceed sales revenue targets and quotas
  • Collaborated closely with clients to assess current and future needs, proposing tailored products and services to drive revenue growth
  • Served as the primary client liaison, ensuring exceptional service delivery and aligning with clients' strategic business planning initiatives
  • Conducted product demonstrations and managed the preparation of sales proposals, tenders, contracts, and account management plans
  • Oversaw individual agency portfolios, leading business discussions and maintaining adherence to strategic sales processes and QMS systems
  • Generated proposals in compliance with guidelines, utilizing standardized templates as required
  • Coordinated with research and insights teams to capitalize on market share and investment opportunities
  • Worked with operations, development, and management teams to implement solutions addressing revenue deficiencies
  • Built and nurtured strong relationships with key contacts across all agency teams to enhance collaboration and business outcomes
  • Finalist For Media i VIC Outdoor/Cinema Sales Person Of The Year 2024
  • Finalist For Media i VIC Outdoor/Cinema Sales Person Of The Year 2023
  • UM Partner of the quarter Q3 2023
  • Initiative partner of the month November 2022

Central Support Officer

Specsavers
09.2019 - 07.2021
  • Assisting stores by being the central point of contact and communication through answering calls and emails in a professional and appropriate manner
  • Managing job progress enquiries in a timely manner and providing ‘first time resolutions’ for enquiries inside/outside of our scope
  • Maintaining ownership of store/order issues and ensuring follow through and resolution to issues are documented
  • Assisting and liaising with a range of different departments to provide stores with effective outcomes for their issues
  • Developing and discussing improvement initiatives with senior staff to create more efficient ways to work
  • Cooperating with fellow team members to ensure that the service provided is consistently allowing us to reach targets
  • Prioritising workloads and ensuring nominated tasks are completed within a selected timeframe
  • Communicating in a professional and effective manner both verbal and written to stores and suppliers

PR Account Coordinator

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09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Developing media lists for client announcements and press outreach
  • Developing blue sky campaign & activation ideas for clients
  • Securing speaking opportunities for clients at events to grow their thought leadership and their brand awareness
  • Liaising with client’s senior staff members to draft, pitch and secure opinion pieces for them
  • Researching current trends, media stories and timely news for client pitches and story ideas
  • Conducting media relations, including custom pitching target media outlets based on editorial calendars, as well as editor correspondence and image/information request fulfillment
  • Securing print, online and broadcast coverage for clients through targeted media outreach and pitching
  • Tracking all press coverage, clipping press hits and creating monthly media reports
  • Managing client’s LinkedIn profiles and posting weekly to raise thought leadership awareness
  • Implementing and tracking social media campaigns on behalf of clients
  • Attending and taking notes at internal and client meetings
  • Preparing meeting schedules and call agendas for clients
  • Liaising with and answering all enquiries from media
  • Writing media materials on behalf of clients
  • Created and maintained media lists, developed innovative campaign ideas, and conducted targeted outreach to support client announcements and brand visibility
  • Secured speaking opportunities and drafted opinion pieces for senior client staff, enhancing their thought leadership and industry presence
  • Conducted media relations, custom pitching, and fulfilled editorial requests, securing print, online, and broadcast coverage
  • Managed and optimized client LinkedIn profiles, posting regularly to boost thought leadership awareness
  • Researched trends and crafted timely pitches to align client narratives with current media stories
  • Monitored press coverage, prepared detailed media reports, and tracked social media campaign performance
  • Organized client schedules, meeting agendas, and handled all media inquiries with professionalism
  • Authored media materials, including press releases, to effectively communicate client messaging

PR Account Coordinator

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09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Developing media lists for client announcements and press outreach
  • Developing relationships and engaging with media and influencers via social media
  • Conducting media relations, including custom pitching target media outlets based on editorial calendars, as well as editor correspondence and image/information request fulfillment
  • Liaising with and answering all enquiries from media
  • Writing press releases, newsletters and media materials on behalf of clients
  • Securing print and online coverage for clients through targeted media outreach and pitching
  • Tracking all press coverage, clipping press hits and creating monthly activity and social media reports
  • Managing client’s social media profiles, including posting daily updates and tracking engagement
  • Developing plans for online contests and determining the most effective execution methods
  • Creating and capturing compelling content from various sources for use across website and social media channels
  • Implementing and tracking social media campaigns on behalf of clients
  • Assisting in all press events from pitching the event to working the event
  • Liaising with media on a daily basis for any press event enquiries
  • Attending and taking notes at internal and client meetings
  • Preparing meeting schedules and call agendas for clients
  • Managing interns and their workloads

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media and Communications

Swinburne UniVersity
01.2016

Skills

  • Revenue growth and retention
  • Account servicing skills
  • Relationship building and management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales solutions

References

On request.

Awards

  • Finalist For Media i VIC Outdoor/Cinema Sales Person Of The Year 2024
  • Finalist For Media i VIC Outdoor/Cinema Sales Person Of The Year 2023
  • UM Partner of the quarter Q3 2023
  • Initiative partner of the month November 2022

Timeline

Account Manager

QMS Media
02.2023 - Current

Central Support Officer

Specsavers
09.2019 - 07.2021

PR Account Coordinator

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09.2018 - 03.2019

PR Account Coordinator

hatching communiCations
09.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Media and Communications

Swinburne UniVersity
Fabian Macolino