DARLA  HAINES  MILLS
20810 W 61st Street, Shawnee, KS 66218  –  [Send email to request phone number] 42-8609 - Cell  [Send email to request phone number] 52-7260
email: [Send email using form at bottom]
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills combined with a strong
attention to detail.
- Effective in keeping clients satisfied and budget numbers met. 
- Hard-working, disciplined, pro-active, accountable, entrepreneurial
individual.
You can depend on me to go beyond the conventional in producing results for
you.
EDUCATION
BA, Business Communications, University of Denver, Denver, CO; 1993

CREATIVE MARKETING – 05/2008 – 08/2009
•	Recruit new advisors for independent marketing organization
•	Responsible for case design and development 

AXA ADVISORS – 8/2003 -05/2006; Merrill Lynch – 05/2006-08/2006 (Moved from NY
to MO) 
AG Edwards 08/2006-11/2006; Thrivent Financial 11/2006 – 02/2008; Independent
Advising 03/2008 -05/2008
Registered Representative
•	Developed a reputation of dependability in acquiring, analyzing and producing
accurate information
•	Successfully completed series 7, 66 (63+65) NASD Exams and Life & Health
License
•	Helped individuals gain a clear understanding of the goals of wealth
management
•	Successfully turned hundreds of “orphaned” accounts into active and satisfied
customers

PNE/NEXTMEDIA – 11/2000 – 8/2003 
Senior Advertising Account Executive
•	Responsible for maintaining occupancy/rate integrity in outdoor advertising
for the entire market of 
    Baltimore/Washington, DC/Harrisburg/Eastern Shore
•	Maintained extensive client base while researching new leads to develop new
accounts
•	Established relationships with area and national agencies to cross sell
multiple marketing agendas for one company
•	Developed creative advertising campaigns to tie multiple media together for a
client

THE EMPLOYMENT GUIDE/TRADER PUBLISHING – 08/98 – 10/2000 
Senior Advertising Account Executive
•	Responsible for new business development at the launch of a new recruitment
publication
•	Provided value added Internet services to new and existing clients in terms of
hot links, on line applications & banners
•	Demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit when it comes to developing a
territory
•	Direct competitor to Baltimore Sun classified which lost 40% of its page count
at highest mark of our publication
•	Member of National Top Sales Club (General’s Club)
•	Top Sales Representative

SOVEREIGN MEDIA – 11/97 – 08/98 
Advertising Account Executive
•	Responsible for advertising space of bi-monthly niche publication as well as
perfect bound annual buyer guide
•	Ensured timely and accurate placement of advertising as well as maintaining
printer/distributor deadlines. 
•	Made certain that each issue was over revenue goal while maintaining page
count integrity. 
•	Developed relationships with graphic artists and editorial staff to maximize
the look of the publication

FCW/GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY GROUP (IDG PUBLICATIONS) – 10/96-11/97 
Advertising Production Coordinator 
•	Addressed customer concerns and resolved technical problems in a timely and
professional manner.
•	Built effective relationships with key suppliers to ensure supplier
accountability and maintain vendor standards.
•	Acted as point person for outside sale force to have client contact when sales
person was unavailable

KFDX/KQTV – 07/94-09/96 
Creative Services/Production Manager
•	Developed production and promotional budget yearly.
•	Managed monthly production expenses based on budget and current revenue to
maintain profitability.
•	Managed a creative advertising department of commercial producers, directors
and graphic artists.