Elizabeth A. Brewer
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Cincinnati, Oh 45208
EDUCATION
Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio - Bachelor of Arts
May 2006
Major: Music Performance
Cumulative GPA: 3.46/4.
Saint Ursula Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio
May 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jarden Entertainment and Leisure (The US Playing Card Company),
September 2008-Present
International Sales Assistant,
*Coordinates with regional managers and Director for account presentation
requirements and materials.
*Contacts and generates prior, existing, and prospective customer leads
while updating the status on a quarterly
basis.
*Manages and distributes new sell sheets, samples, and literature for new
product releases.
*Maintains price list by managing and updating all updates for new
items/SKUs or price increases.
*Documents, compiles, and confirms trade expenses by distributor while
confirming against the ytd
accruals/contract requirements.
*Utilizes Sales Analysis programs (BI System), to provide reports and
analysis based on requirements that are brand, country, SKU, and/or account
specific.
*Upholds an accurate manager specific annual plan and forecast report.
*Administers all distributor contracts by tracking all particulars,
expiration dates, and renewals.
Jarden Entertainment and Leisure (The US Playing Card Company),
September 2008-Present
Customer Relations Board Member
*Meets on a consecutive bi-monthly basis to discuss budget and planning for
monthly corporate events.
*Contacts business venues and potential sponsors to support future
activities, while at the same time maintaining a specific budget to apply
to the hired services.
* Compiles and Organizes volunteer scheduling and any other additional
assistance for event set up and clean-up.
*Promotes all company announcements and future affairs by creating flyers
and other various forms of advertising to inhibit company involvement.
*Coordinates with Jarden's Finance and Human Resource Department in order
to provide the most accurate results of each event that is accomplished.
*Assists with the distribution of employee surveys in order to measure the
success of the event from the opinions of those involved or affected.
OfficeTeam Temporary Agency: The US Playing Card Company, International
Sales
Norwood, Ohio
March 2008-August 2008
*Assisted with all customer lead inquiries.
*Answered International Department telephone/mail query responses and
follow-up.
*Issued, packed, and delivered product samples and all other marketing
tools via The UPS Mailing System.
*Maintained all inventory supplies and organized accordingly.
*Provided customer service to all current and potential customers.
Convergys (Procter & Gamble Corporate Sales Team), Cosmetic Team Lead
May 2007-December 2007 Norwood, Ohio
* Led a team of five Sales & Service and Order Support Representatives to
an expanded team of eighteen.
* Created and conducted training seminars for new-hires.
* Developed a series of spreadsheets, in order to prevent miscommunication
between labor production and the distribution of new products.
* Guided each team member by holding weekly one-on-one sessions to discuss
long-term sales goals.
* Hired new employees upon in-person interviews.
* Tracked each employee's sales growth through rating scorecards on a
monthly basis.
* Coordinated transition calls between pre-existing accounts and new
account managers.
* Developed itinerary and traveled to collaborate with customers on
detailed promotional planning.
* Compiled and presented volume-tracking reports for quarterly business
reviews.
Convergys (Procter & Gamble Corporate Sales Team), Account Manager
May 2006-May 2007
Account Manager and
Trainer
October 2006-May 2007
* Managed an account base of 32 Procter and Gamble Cosmetic Customers.
* Maintained knowledge of Procter and Gamble cosmetic products including
pricing, promotions and procedures.
* Updated store locations by scheduling labor and new products to arrive in
a timely manner.
* Forecasted business development plans for each account in order to market
new cosmetic products.
* Presented seasonal promotions to build incremental volume for both
customer and business.
* Finalized budget contracts for annual business plans.
* Coordinated merchandising events via ad planning and coupon drops.
* Analyzed distributor's inventory to provide appropriate product
assortment.
Adecco Temporary Agency: Prudential Financial, Clerical Intern
June 2005-August 2005 Cincinnati, Ohio
* Maintained customer relations through phone service by directing clients
to their appointed financial advisor, while providing the options available
for short and long-term life insurance.
* Produced and assembled marketing materials for potential and existing
clients and business affiliates.
* Completed a retention project for documents to be filed according to SEC
guidelines and to be stored for a 100-year period.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, Photoshop
Company related programs: SAP, BI, MEI