Philip J Klos
Windsor, CT
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Accomplished Sourcing and Procurement Specialist
** ***** ** ****-***** experience in procurement and purchasing, direct
marketing management, sourcing and account management. Has extensive
marketing experience in addition to work spent developing direct marketing
and print advertisement campaigns.
Sourcing & Procurement Negotiation
Third-Party Vendor Management Account Management
Knowledge of USPS Regulations Inventory
Management
Direct Marketing Management Print Buying
Print Production Develop RFPs
Professional Experience
The Hartford, Simsbury, CT
2010-2013
Sourcing & Procurement Analyst, Media Services
Managed the procurement and inventory of marketing and promotional
commodities. Oversaw the execution and coordination of direct mail
campaigns and print projects for internal business lines by working with
account management and outside vendors.
. Implemented Coding Procedures on Billing Statement Mailings to Reduce
Error Tracking by 20%
. Worked to Adjust Restock Thresholds of Inventory Reorder Points to Reduce
Printing Costs by 15%
. Helped to Reduce Postal Costs by Researching and Implementing USPS
Discount Programs
. Managed daily order processing using SAP software
. Monitored and reported on supplier performance
. Developed job specs and obtained quotes from suppliers
. Coordinated and managed internal inventory and fulfillment
Moore Medical, Farmington, CT
2010
Marketing Specialist
Developed and executed all Marketing, Sales Support and Media campaigns for
the EMS, Primary Care, Public Sector and Athletic Trainer Markets.
. Developed Web Banners and Direct Mail Campaigns
. Assisted with the Development and Roll-Out of The Athletic Trainer
Marketing Campaign
. Coordinated all Trade Show Activities
. Researched and Assisted with New Product Development
. Developed Market-Specific Marketing Themes
WordCom, Inc, Ellington, CT
2000-2009
Print Buyer/Marketing Coordinator
Managed the design, production and execution of direct mail and marketing
campaigns.
. Developed direct mail campaigns and marketing schedules
. Oversaw the successful implementation variable-data production
capabilities
. Reviewed and approved all final print and production proofs
. Developed job specs and obtain quotes from print vendors
. Coordinated communication with account management and vendors to meet all
deadlines
PJK Designs, Berlin, CT
1999-2000
President
Created and managed a full-service graphic design and marketing agency,
specializing in advertising development and logo design for a diverse
client base.
. Designed company logos and display signage
. Designed marketing collateral
. Designed and developed advertising campaigns
Beekley Corporation, Bristol, CT
1998-1999
Marketing Assistant
Coordinated marketing efforts for the medical product lines while also
responsible for all pre-press and proofing work for the hospitality product
line.
. Designed marketing collateral
. Developed proofs and proposals for the hospitality products line
. Created plates for production on approved hospitality pieces
. Oversaw the layout and digital production of the quarterly corporate
newsletter
New Britain Herald, New Britain, CT
1997-1998
Co-Op Advertising Manager
Managed all Co-Op advertising programs while directing the sales staff to
feature and sell Co-Op advertising campaigns.
. Researched available Co-Op advertising funds for all clients and
prospects
. Worked with sales staff to develop Co-Op advertising campaigns and
proposals
. Responsible for a 75% increase in Co-Op advertising revenue over an 18-
month period
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Education
B.S., Marketing/Management, Bryant University, 1997
Smithfield, RI
Magna cum Laude, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society