1. MAURA PROLO
1001 MAZZONE DRIVE SAN JOSE, CA 95120
408-504-3779  MAURA.PROLO@GMAIL.COM
SUMMARY OFQUALIFICATIONS
As a dedicated marketing professional with over 20 years of management experience, I create powerful,
state-of-the-art solutions that drive business growth.My core strengths include:
 Intuitive, confident leadership: My management style inspires loyalty, creativity and trust.
 Excellent motivational skills: I enjoy encouraging team members to push their limits and reach higher.
 Diplomacy: I treat everyone equally, from the mailroom to the CEO.
 Sense of humor: Laughter is essential, not only for morale but for productivity.
 Innovative,“out of the box” thinking: Status quo is never good enough.
 Excellent sales management skills: I have a proven track record in exceeding target goals and
contributing to overall company growth.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
 Drove growth of over 120% in customers and revenue for a start-up in just 8 months.
 Successfully managed a union sales force and support teamof more than 120 employees.
 Grew a $100 million-plus annual base by focusing on advertiser growth, accuracy, productivity, new
business development,customer satisfaction and product penetration.
 Won numerous awards for top-selling team in both print and internet campaigns, including: Presidents
Club Winner as Sales Rep, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager; Counsel of Leader winner
companywide in 1986, 1989, 1997, 2005, and 2006.
 Facilitated successfulbranch relocation with minimal service downtime and a smooth transition.
 Worked across a broad branch territory with offices across all of Northern California.
 Facilitated management training courses as sole Northern California representative for Senn Delaney.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
OUTSIDE MARKETING CONSULTANT AUGUST2014 – JUNE 2015
DEXMEDIA
Created and managed marketing solutions to allow clients to develop effective advertising campaigns so
they could dedicate their time to customer service and business growth. Services included:
 Facebook Fan Page Setup
 Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Optimization (SEO)
 Reputation Monitoring (an award‐ winning solution)
 Online and Mobile Advertising (award‐ winning solutions)
 Advertising in Yellow Pages Directories
ADWORX, LLC JUNE 2013 – JULY 2014
ADVERTISINGACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Promoted and sold a networking service connecting real estate agents with contractors and service
providers.
AT&T 1981 – 2011
PREMISE/KEY MANAGER 2009-2011
Managed 12 sales representatives; coached teamin retaining and growing current advertiser base as well as
calling on lead generating new customer with AT&T full suite of products .
GENERAL MANAGER 2006-2009
Managed a sales branch with 110 employees including sales managers, administrative manager, sales reps,
designers,customer service reps.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Dale Carnegie Leadership Program, Covey Schaeffer "Champion the Change" leadership development
course,Decker "Communicate to Influence", 360 Degree leader, Leading with Distinction, General
Manager Boot Camp.
Google Ad-Word Certified; Yahoo Online Display Ambassador; Proficient in Salesforce.