Edward Casey
Phone: 501-***-****
North Little Rock, AK 72117
Email: ***************@*****.***
Education & Training
B.S. Organizational Management, John Brown University, Siloam Springs,
Arkansas - 2009
Associate, Network Administration, ITT Technical Institute, Little
Rock, Arkansas - 2001
Marketing Professional
11 years of sales and marketing experience promoting organizational success
in the wine and spirits business for the 3rd largest distributor in the
Unites States. My background reveals a depth of valuable and diverse
leadership experience including consistent achievements in developing and
implementing cost effective programs, sales, and marketing strategies
resulting in successful business tactics. I have proven strengths in
directing all aspects of the sales process, including marketing plan
development, establishing multiple distribution channels, vendor
management, negotiating budget allocation, and managing marketing
personnel.
Areas of Expertise
Product Vendor Negotiations Process Improvements
Positioning/Branding Brand Development New Product Launches
Graphic Design Staff Training Project
Strategic Information Systems Management/Planning
Planning/Analysis Budgeting & Cost Control
Channel Management
Professional Experience
Glazer's Distributors, North Little Rock, AR
2004 - 2012
Marketing Director
. Identified new distribution targets, negotiated contracts, and
developed marketing strategies
. Evaluated programs, industry trends, pricing models, and improvement
tactics to increase sales
. Averaged a 30% increase in new distribution of new product launches.
E.g. (Crown Royal Maple, Burnett's Flavored Vodka, Popcorn Sutton
Moonshine and Ciroc Peach)
. Coordinated marketing events to advertise and promote products and
services
. Hired, trained, and managed 9 employees in the areas of production,
merchandising, and graphic design
. Directed staff's daily schedules and responsibilities, and conducted
performance evaluations
. Developed and managed the protocols, procedures, and business
practices for the Marketing department
. Provided training for the greater organization and sales staff
. Managed a $420,000 Yearly budget
. 2009 - Employee of the Year
Glazer's Distributors, North Little Rock, AR
2001 - 2004
Information Systems / Graphic Designer
. Managed servers, system backups, network security and workstation
maintenance
. Given increased responsibilities in marketing duties including graphic
design, production, and POS merchandising
. After 2 years, advanced to interim Marketing Director
. Demonstrated strong leadership skills with proven proficiency in the
Marketing department resulting in promotion to Marketing Director
Moose Cleaners, North Little Rock, AR
2009 - 2012
Franchise Owner
. Conducted market analysis and developed a business plan before
investing in and starting up a new franchise
. Negotiated an unprecedented franchise agreement with the parent
company resulting in my location being the only privately owned
partner out of 10 locations
. Managed franchise including budgeting, payroll, accounting, hiring,
and scheduling for 4 hourly employees
. Actively marketed and promoted the company to drive growth and brand
awareness.
Certifications and Proficiencies
Adobe Photoshop CS5, Illustrator, Lightroom, Corel DRAW; Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Windows/Mac OS