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Capable Marketing Director with expertise in revenue facilitation, product
promotions, and relationship building in both national and local business
settings. Extensive experience managing product rollouts and marketing new
items. Skilled at analyzing market trends and competitive data then
developing plans to improve sales and market share. Adept at effectively
engaging decision makers and leading operations teams to drive sales and
profit in high demand business environments.
Professional Strengths
Marketing Account Management Business
Development
Project Coordination Product Management Promotional
Support
Market Research Analysis and Forecasting Negotiation
Logistics Planning Relationship Building Team Leadership
Selected Achievements
. Directed activities supporting a $25 million product launch for the world
largest carrot producer. Planned processes to execute rollout in 91 retail
locations in two markets. Developed training for implementation teams.
Created customized maps with plans for each store. Coordinated final plans
with senior retail leaders. RESULTS: Completed product rollout two days
ahead of schedule. Subsequently expanded and improved retail displays
beyond original plan in 50% of stores.
. Organized and executed a five day mega demonstration event with a high
profile grocery retailer to build brand awareness for a premium juice
company. Identified the top ten high potential stores for the demo.
Supervised the activities of a team of eight educating and informing in-
store customers about the product. RESULTS: Set company sales record by
selling 4400 units over five days. This event catapulted the company to
the number one brand in the category in the area within six months.
. Delivered informative product and category presentations to corporate
buyers. Highlighted features and benefits of carrying entire product line
offerings. Built enduring relationships to enhance receptivity. Negotiated
product placement and pricing. RESULTS: Expanded full product line
penetration from 50% to 85% of total accounts. Achieved #1 territory
ranking in market share for 18 consecutive months.
. Supervised the activities of a promotional marketing team to enhance
brand awareness. Hired and trained the team on products and in-store
operations. Developed on-site product demonstration schedules for 30
stores over a year during high volume shopping times. RESULTS: Created
higher demand for products, driving sales and market share.
. Planned and set up category-specific departments in 13 new stores over
three years for a major retailer. Created category plan-o-grams customized
for each store. Worked with store staff to set product stock, displays,
and signage. Strenghthened business relationships by becoming the go to
vendor contact for new store setups. RESULTS: Established sustainable
processes and standards for new store launches.
. Analyzed complex monthly sales data from Nielsen and IRI to detemine
market trends in an eight city territory. Evaluated competitors' data to
determine strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for growth. Advised
store management with recommendations to improve comprehensive product
placement. RESULTS: Expanded display sizes for better product
representation in 55% of the eligible stores in ten months.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DAYMON WORLDWIDE, San Antonio, Texas 2011 -
Present
Merchandising Sales Representative - HEB Branded Produce
Bolthouse Farms, San Antonio, Texas 2007 - 2011
Territory Merchandising Director - San Antonio, Austin
HEB Project Coordinator - eight markets (concurrent with
above)
Stock Building Supply, Dallas, Texas 2006 - 2007
Manager-In-Training: Construction Loans
University Federal Credit Union, Austin, Texas 2005 - 2006
Consumer Loan Processor
Education
B.B.A., Marketing, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas