Frankesca Minard

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Summary

Results focused, self-motivated leader with an exceptional background and experience in the Procurement and Distribution industry that spans analytics, category management, sales and strategic development roles. Effective in leading and directing projects from inception to launch, with an outstanding record of achievement in developing initiatives, reporting data inputs, and project performances. Expert at Industry Trends, Consumer Measurement, Predictive Analysis, Pricing, Promotional Tactics, and Segmentation Tools. At ease in fast-paced work environments with changing responsibilities.

Professional Qualifications

Excellent Communication and Leadership Skills Innovation Programs

Strong Analytical Skills Category Management Initiatives

Excellent Business Development Skills

Exceptional Multi-Functional Work Skills

Work Experience:

Independent Marketing Alliance

Procurement Analyst 2015-Present

Strategically managing categories to increase sales, gross profit and market share against projected performance targets. Creating and implementing business plans to optimize product placement, pricing and promotional activities based on detailed analysis of past performance, industry best practices, and consumer trends. Leveraging vendor relationships to build partnerships that impact business growth amongst 6 member companies; Reinhart Food Service, Food Service of America, Shamrock Foods Company, Nicholas & Co., Merchants Foodservice, & Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc.

Developed category growth initiatives with emphasis on key consumers, merchandising and distribution optimization that resulted in strong incremental SKUs across all member locations. (51 total)

Build Master RFP Financial Workbooks, shared across multiple parties and utilized as a guide to grant RFP awards

Provide support to PAC members on all Dairy and Dry Commodity RFPs.

Expeditor 2014?2015

Actively supported the development of the Exclusive E Brand initiative by creating and standardizing processes and procedures throughout the term. Collaborated across both Procurement and Marketing groups to deliver best in class practices

Communicated effectively with team members and suppliers to provide aid and support: Writing, logistics, approval tracking, etc.

Scheduled, planned, forecasted, & managed all technical activities aiming to assure project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.

Monitored progress and completed over of 100+ projects by establishing a timetable

Functioned as a direct liaison between agencies, suppliers, team, and members.

SecurePac

Accounting Administrator 2013-2014

Managed the execution of monthly sales plans to encourage growth within the profit goals of the company

Administered proper coding and managed corresponding invoices for all clients

Monitored work of production manager and provided completion status? on outstanding contracts

Maintained files on account receivables and updated records as required

Reviewed and analyzed billing, invoicing, and performance of vendors

Ensured efficient client services and provided support to staff

Evaluated all physical contracts with products and billing plans

Office Administrator 2012-2013

Leveraged tools and capabilities to provide support and office administration

Implemented systems to enhance daily front desk procedures

Enhanced personal administration and office coordination skills.

Demonstrated ability to assist with a diverse group of individuals

Performed check-ins and check-outs of residents, guests, and staff

Completed standard room checks for occupancy and cleanliness

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, University of Houston ? C.T. Bauer College of Business

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