Sales Manager

Christina Hom

Email: *********@********.***

Address: PO Box 201

City: Guinda

State: CA

Zip: 95637

Country: USA

Phone: 510-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $70,000

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

CHRISTINA HOM

Phone: 510-***-**** e-mail: *********@********.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Riverdog Farm, Guinda, CA

Office Manager

August 2010 to Present

Complete daily accounts receivables and payables, prepare deposits, resolve aging account issues

Handle special projects involving packaging, sales reporting, sourcing new vendors, purchasing

Purchase and set up office and farm equipment. Manage packaging inventory and office supplies

Managing development of new database to streamline daily operations from order entry to accounts receivable

Suggest and implement marketing ideas to generate sales and educate current and potential customers

Manage veggie box delivery program once per week; address customer issues, inquiries and new applications

Enter payroll checks, process state and federal payroll taxes, enter and finalize invoices, filing

Full Belly Farm, Guinda, CA

Office Assistant/Packing Crew

July 2009 to August 2010

Printed and distributed daily crew pick and pack lists, box labels

Checked and finalized orders, invoices, bills of lading and load lists. Answered phones and filing.

Completed special projects including year-end sales totals per crop and by account, CDFA re-certification, REAP Grant for additional photovoltaic system installation.

Assisted packing crew with picking herbs, washing and packing vegetables, fruit, dry goods and eggs

Restoration Hardware, Corte Madera, CA

Sourcing Manager, Bath and Hardware

September 2005 to March 2006

Managed sourcing, timelines, QA, testing, brand and structural packaging, projections, price negotiations, MOQ, production and shipping issues for tri-channel ongoing assortment and new collections

Traveled overseas with cross-functional team to troubleshoot design, final approve samples and finishes, and confirm production and ship schedules for new bath collections and hardware assortment re-launch

Created sourcing strategy by profiling vendor database and made recommendations for growth

Trained and managed an assistant to track hardware production and shipping

Worked with department team members to update tracking and reporting tools as needed

Production Manager, Furniture

May 2005 to September 2005

Managed production and shipping status for tri-channel new collections and ongoing assortment

Partnered with cross-functional departments and overseas agents to finalize product development and projections, ensure compliance and timeliness from all parties

Addressed quality issues and communicated with vendors regarding corrective action plans and claims

Participated in weekly HDL conference calls to address and resolve product performance and handling issues

Assisted in initial set up and logistics of replacement parts program

Traveled to domestic and overseas factories to expand knowledge in furniture production

Trained and on-boarded temps and new team members

Production Manager

May 2003 to May 2005

Managed tri-channel big bets including decorative accessories, outdoor furniture, textiles and holiday assortments from PO placement to DC receipt

Partnered with design, product development, brand packaging, merchandising, planning, overseas agents, freight forwarder and DCs to improve on-time delivery from 50% to 93%

Reduced airfreight expenses by arranging efficient sea routing and split shipments

Traveled to overseas factories to check quality, production and delivery status

Created tools for prioritizing, tracking and reporting weekly status

Worked closely with VP to establish intercompany purpose and presence of sourcing/production department

Assistant Buyer, Decorative Accessories, Retail Division

October 1999 to May 2003

Placed 800 new items in candlelight, clocks, frames, home office, entertaining, vases, discovery and faux flowers

Approximately 75% of these items required product development and/or custom packaging

Handled samples, brand packaging, store communication and copy sheet processes

Addressed and resolve QA issues including RTVs, inspections, claims and destruction of hazardous material

Completed spreadsheets including weekly business reviews, assortment plans, forecast sheets and floorsets

Sourced new products and developed various items independently

Williams-Sonoma, Inc., San Francisco, CA

Merchandise Coordinator, Pottery Barn

December 1997 to September 1999

Produced detailed weekly sales reports for Furniture and Lighting Retail departments

Compiled product information and photos seasonally to provide sales support to the stores

Assisted in the launch and maintenance of seasonal swatch program for upholstered furniture

Supported two buyers including sku and vendor set-up, sample management, signage requests, and price changes

Managed the stock status report and worked with planner to adjust orders to balance inventory

Administrative Assistant, Creative Services

July 1996 to December 1997

Assisted Vice President in communicating with the department, internal and external customers

Streamlined processes including billing turnaround for freelancers, location checks and color room scheduling

Calculated quantity changes in paper requirements for Mail Order Administration

Tracked departmental expenses for year-end budgeting

Supported department including processing invoices, updating catalog print summaries and ordering supplies

Becton Dickinson lmmunocytometry Systems, San Jose, CA

Administrative Assistant, Marketing

February 1994 to November 1995

Gathered and formatted product descriptions and pricing for the 1995-96 Product Catalog Price List

Compiled and analyzed market and competitor information for sales and marketing

Assisted in the development of a customer survey questionnaire and analysis of the results

Corresponded with outside vendors and arranged international VIP visits

Handled trial product sample requests from the sales force and customers

Supported four product managers including editing reports, creating presentations, event planning and product launches

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, FileMaker, Publisher, PowerPoint, Entourage and Outlook on PC and Mac

EDUCATION

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, focus in Psychology and Japanese language, June 1993

Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan

Santa Clara University Studies Abroad Program, September 1991-August 1992

PERSONAL INTERESTS

My family, singing, sewing, health and fitness, travel, working with animals

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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