CARA JORDAN KINNEN

**** ******** *****, ********* ****, Houston, Texas 77077

323-***-****

acd1hj@r.postjobfree.com

Strategic Sales and Marketing Trend Forecasting and Analysis New Product Launch Business Development

Marketing Communications Project Development/Management Process Improvement Public Speaking

Staff Coordination Leadership and Team Building

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Results-oriented, dedicated, and versatile professional, with comprehensive experience in the managing all aspects of product line management, market research and analysis, and strategic planning and implementation. Currently pursuing a career within the field of marketing and sales product planning. Known for pivotal roles in driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth. Armed with strong communication, organizational, multitasking, and interpersonal skills. Technically well-versed in using Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- NBC UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION – UNIVERSAL CITY, CA

Manager Sales Planning and Product Management Aug 2006–Apr 2014

Spearheaded the overall product management which involved strategic planning, opportunity assessment, production tracking, and trend analysis in each international marketplace. Directed the delivery of product pitches; oversaw go-to product market strategy and digital assets; and provided product expertise to clients. Presided over the launch and maintenance of several vital reports. Managed the creation and assessment of sales estimates for potential product acquisitions with the Salesforce software.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

- Demonstrated expertise in providing sales support throughout 13 international sales offices.

- Provided oversight for eight cable television product lines and two feature film product lines.

- Led the development of marketing materials for television product for international sales

- Received numerous awards for outstanding work complemented with commendable feedback for superior performance.

- Displayed efficiency in presenting in front of hundreds of international clients for several years.

- Played an integral role for the significant business growth on projects with budgets as much as $300M.

- Regulated the accurate compilation of financial analysis and tracking for NBC News and MSNBC product in the international marketplace to facilitate new growth and business opportunities.

- Attained several NBCUniversal Ovation awards for 2009 to 2013.

- UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION – UNIVERSAL CITY, CA

International Sales Product Specialist Jul 2003–Aug 2006

Assumed full responsibility in directing both feature film and television product tracking. Initiated the generation of high-impact sales packages for the international sales team.

EARLIER CAREER

Distribution Coordinator - STUDIOS USA / UNIVERSAL TELEVISION – UNIVERSAL CITY, CA

Assistant, Executive Vice President of Production - STUDIOS USA – WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Elected Treasurer - GENERAL MOTORS MARKETING – STOCKTON, CA

Intern - MTV ONLINE – STOCKTON, CA

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Arts and Entertainment Management, Dean’s List

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, STOCKTON, CA

Associate Arts Degree in Business Studies - ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY, ST. CLOUD, MN

TRAINING

Influencing Skills Building Essential Leadership Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

General Electric (GE) (parent company of NBC UNIVERSAL)

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