Kelly C. Brebner 949-***-****

acvqjy@r.postjobfree.com

***** ******* *****

Dana Point, CA 92629

OBJECTIVE: Event Specialist / Project Manager / Sales Professional

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly effective at leading and motivating teams to produce positive results while meeting deadlines.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Motivated self-starter; able to spark interest and take initiative.

Organized, detail-oriented, reliable and able to problem solve even under the most stressful situations.

EXPERIENCE

Shimano American Corporation, Irvine, CA

Retail Service / Events Manager / Coop Manager (October. 2006 – June 2015)

Plan, manage, coordinate, execute, track and report on over 20 multi-brand consumer and trade shows, from concept to completion covering the Western US and Canada

Oversee and support over 100 sales rep shows and 25 Tour stops, including virtual Tour website

Organize 5-7 dealer events annually and 2-4 media product launch events, on location

Manage a budget of over $1.3M, including making spending decisions, process and track check request invoices, expense reports to meet and manage numerous project budgets

Implement the devolvement and execution of POP, displays, direct mail and sales tools

Create media blitz campaigns to launch new products to include special invitation, pre-show viewing, and product images and text for instant web editorial, as well as theme for campaign

Developing new innovative in-store programs to keep Shimano as the leader in the industry, ie. Interactive web Kiosk resource center for consumers and dealers, store within store concepts, buy-in displays, sales program POP

Manage Sales Coop program for maximum dealer productivity

MET-Rx USA, Inc., Irvine, CA

Mobile Marketing Coordinator (March – September 2006)

Organized and managed a 6 month Hummer Tour to promote brand awareness, educate consumers and instill a commitment to our retailers

Responsible for hiring and firing of Tour team members

Outlined a detailed map of the Tours 125 stops throughout the U.S.

Worked with the sales department and retail outlets to schedule promotional Tour stops

Supervised and oversaw the daily activities and whereabouts of the Tour team

Managed all cost, expenses and budgets associated with the Tour

MET-Rx USA, Inc., Irvine, CA

Events Coordinator (March 1999 – February 2006)

Assist with the management company tradeshow/special event efforts (200+/year)

Handle shipping, drayage and tradeshow booth design

Facilitate travel, hotel, sales meeting arrangements and transportation for tradeshow participants

Oversee development/purchasing of promotional items, clothing and literature

Work closely with sales and marketing executives to produce sales-generating promotions

MET-Rx USA, Inc., Irvine, CA

Product Demonstration Supervisor (June 1997 – February 1999)

Managed in-store sampling and couponing efforts on a national scope

Worked closely with brokers, selling-in programs

Facilitated reporting efforts for each event

Coordinated special event planning and execution

MET-Rx USA, Inc., Irvine, CA

Regional Sales Representative (April 1994 – May 1997)

Developed West Coast territory for young sport nutrition company

Managed direct sales efforts into Health & Fitness accounts

Facilitated distributor sales programs; trained distributors’ sales forces

Worked closely with food brokers, selling into Food, Drug and Mass accounts

Assisted with merchandising programs, Plan-O-Gram development and forecasting

References available upon request.

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