DERRICK KELLY
Oakland, CA *****
Cell: 510-***-****
*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I’m seeking a challenging position that allows me to contribute my skill sets while working at a high level to help the company meet its goals and objectives
SKILL SUMMARY
Communicate directly to stores on a weekly basis for inquiries and updates
Supervise two separate teams tasked to insure ad pricing accuracy for all divisions
Manage program launches while constantly adhering to deadlines, laws and objectives
Train new and current employees on job responsibilities
Proof divisional ads on a weekly basis to verify pricing accuracy
Perform weekly audit reports to ensure pricing strategies were meet HIGHLIGHTS
Multi-tasking Communication Skills QMF for Workstation MS Office Suite Critical Thinking Problem Solving Market Research SQL Tables Cost Benefit Analysis Training and Mentoring Strategic Planning Data Entry EXPERIENCE
PRICING ANALYST
Safeway Corp 05/2006 to 05/2015
Monitor and respond to weekly store inquiries and accurately log all weekly issues
Identify possible reimbursement situations based on store reported issues regarding offsite tags
Provide weekly tag forecast to offsite tag vendor & IT support
Create, review and post weekly bulletins and pricing accuracy templates to support pricing issues
Supervise a team of 8 pricing specialists in proofing for accuracy items in the weekly ads
Provide training and support to new and current employees on job responsibilities
Implemented pricing strategies using historical and estimated cost data tracking reports in Excel and Word
Supervise a team of 6 pricing specialists in implementing and monitoring special program launches
Provide cost comparison analysis using pivot tables to help identify items that can be used to increase sales
Provide price point analysis which breakdowns the amount of weekly and last minute promotional tags stores receive and is used to help reduce additional labor for the stores
Present tag basic presentations to the Pricing Department which address processes that can be used to reduce additional tags sent down to the stores
Support Grand Opening stores by verifying pricing and analyze reports to identify promotions that are missing
Perform weekly audit reports to ensure pricing strategies are meet
Support various pricing promotions by running and testing ISL batches in the pricing lab and communicating any issues with Card Marketing
PROMOTIONAL PRICING SPECIALIST
Safeway Corp 10/2004 to 05/2006
Accurately implemented and maintained price changes on various products
Analyzed and worked daily pricing reports to ensure accuracy
Supported divisional store issues regarding club pricing for items
Ad Coordinator for various divisions in which I would review and verify items in the weekly ads for accuracy
Identified and recommended solutions to promotional issues INSURANCE SPECIALIST REPRESENTATIVE
AAA Insurance 07/2003 to 10/2004
Accurately updated and maintain requested changes to auto polices
Processed and file transaction forms in a timely manner
Balanced records of payment transactions
Selected to the help desk to provide support to representatives regarding account and transaction issues CUSTOMER CARE SPECIALIST
AT&T Wireless 02/1999 to 07/2003
Assisted with customer service and equipment plan consulting
Increased company revenue through sales to existing customers
Trained and assisted new representatives to insure accuracy and understanding of polices
Participated in the developmental, testing and implementation of service project plans