Barbara A. Howell
**** ********* *****, ************, ** 41051
Home Phone: 859-***-**** Mobile Phone: 859-***-****
E Mail: ***********@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
i wireless LLC – Newport, KY July 2007 Dec. 2013
Retail Merchandising Manager – Kroger Cincinnati Division
Responsible for divisional merchandising activities for wireless telecom
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category for the nation’s largest grocery retailer, including: product plan o
gram resets, POP/POS placement, inventory management, reverse logistics
and store issues database
Serve as brand ambassador with store staff and management by educating
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store personnel on category initiatives, product offerings and promotions
Provide critical feedback regarding consumer insights, sales strategy and
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merchandising challenges
Designated store territory consistently achieved top sales performance in
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telecom across 17 divisions
The Kentucky Post – Erlanger, KY Dec. 1995 – March 2007
Distribution Owner
Facilitate daily distribution of the Kentucky Post within a defined customer
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territory consisting of 2,300 households across Northern Kentucky
Manage all aspects of acquisition and retention strategy, customer service,
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billing and accounts payable
R.C. Hinsdale Elementary – Edgewood, KY Aug. 2005 – July 2007
Dietary Aide/Custodian
Assist in the cafeteria prior to, during and after meals are served to school
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children and faculty
Maintain kitchen area, keeping work place, equipment and utensils clean
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and orderly
Perform custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous
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duties to ensure that municipal buildings and facilities are maintained in a
healthy, safe and sanitary manner
McHale’s Catering – Wilder, KY Aug. 2004 – May 2006
Event Staff Member
• Provide banquet and catering services for various events and receptions
St. Charles Care Center Covington, KY June 1993 – Dec. 1995
Evening Shift Supervisor
• Supervise evening shift dietary staff in long term, skilled nursing facility
• Assist with daily meal preparation for facility residents
• Train all new associates and coordinate work schedules
SKILLS
Excellent problem solving skills and exceptional attention to detail
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Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects
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Good oral and written communication skills
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Adept at setting priorities and working independently
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Demonstrates business maturity, discretion, enthusiasm and positive
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attitude
Basic Microsoft Outlook, Excel and SharePoint competency
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REFERENCES – Available Upon Request
Paul McAleese CEO, i wireless LLC
Julie Wasserman – Division Sales Promoter, Kroger Co. Cincinnati Division
Paul Rakel – Director of Merchandising Logistics, i wireless LLC
Kay Perry – Cafeteria Supervisor, R.C. Hinsdale Elementary School