Management Manager

Dear Hiring Manager

Please find attached my resume to learn a little more about who I am! I have 20+ year’s work experience growing a small business into a 50 million dollar success story. That company is Orchard Private Labelling. Throughout my career, I have worked in accounting, marketing, operations and sales. I have learned all aspects of running a small to now medium sized business and have managed the teams involved in making the business run smoothly. Orchard supplies Private Label Bath & Beauty solutions from concept to delivery to store for Retailers and Brands around the world. I have had the opportunity to work as a vendor partner with Shoppers Drug Mart for over 20 years and have spent the last 2 years working closely on the re-branding of Joe Fresh Cosmetics which is set to launch in SDM early 2016.

I am at a stage in my life where I have relocated to London to be closer to family. I am looking for a well- respected organization where I can contribute my skills and knowledge in a productive and valuable way as well as learn something new for my own personal development. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing any opportunities you may have in further detail. Kindest regards

Brenda Robinson

Mobile: 416-***-****

Home: 519-***-****

Brenda Robinson

London, ON (C) 416-***-**** *****************@*****.*** Professional Summary

Seasoned management professional who excels in establishing excellent working relationships with employees, vendors and clients. Executive with a broad background in sales & operations along with project and risk management. Loyalty and dedication second to none. Skills

Common Sense

Negotiation Skills

Quality Assurance

Strategic Partnerships

Financial Analysis

Account Management

Product Development

Competitive Analysis

Brand Strategies

Planogram/Merchandising

Work History

Assistant Budget Analyst - January 1993-May 1993

The Ministry of Natural Resources Queens Park, Toronto, ON

Assisted in conducting the Year End Financial Review

Prepared Year-End submission for the Treasury Board

Monitored Year-End Expenditure vs. Allocation

Performed financial analysis, financial forecasts and documented various reports required by senior management and/or external agencies

Orchard Private Labelling Mississauga, ON Provides Private Label Bath & Beauty Products to Retailers & Brands around the world.

Purchasing Manager - December 1994-September 2004

Responsible for Purchasing Department and management of staff.

Responsible for placing all Purchase Orders.

Prepared letters of credits and various payments to International Vendors.

Prepared second costs and compared actual projects costs to initial projects costs. Investigated discrepancies.

Worked with Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders & Trucking Companies to ensure smooth deliveries to Clients.

Inventory Management: organized cycle counts and maintained inventory levels.

Project Management - correspondence with factory partners regarding the status of all orders. Brenda Robinson Page 2/2

Vice President, Operations - September 2004-October 2013

Responsible for all operations: Quality Assurance, Sourcing, Purchasing, Whse & Distribution.

Monitored Commodity Distribution, Replacement of Sub Standard Vendors, Structure & Risk Control, Coaching Vendors & Trouble Shooting.

Continuous improvement to ensure top quality standards, succession planning for retiring staff, GMP standards & guidelines for maintaining Health Canada Establishment License.

Monitored workload and productivity of staff.

Negotiated payment terms.

Inventory Management and ensuring on time deliveries

Approve and sign off on costs/quotes greater than $50,000

Signing Officer for the company

Recruiting & Dismissals

Motivate staff and help build company culture

Senior Account Director - October 2013-Current

Responsible for the day to day management of Loblaw/Shoppers Drug Mart account for the entire re-branding of Joe Fresh Cosmetics.

Responsible for the growth of International Accounts in Australia alongside our account executive on the ground.

Acquired new Clients & Business Development.

Signing Officer for the company.

Assign tasks to associates, monitor projects, track progress and update Management Team & Clients as necessary.

Member of the Management team.

Education

Business Administration – Co-op Diploma: Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology, Toronto, ON Purchasing Certificate: Humber College, Toronto, ON Management II course: York University - Schulich School of Business, Toronto, ON References available upon request

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