Alexandra Campbell-Karabatsos ad38a8@r.postjobfree.com 760-***-****

EXPERIENCE

All gaps in work history since 2012 are periods focused on being primary caretaker for my children.

Assistant Category Lead- Spirits/Data Integration Team Manager, BevMo!, Concord, CA 09/2021-07/2022

Interim position assisting in planning and managing product ranges, inventory, and promotions while collaborating with buyers, suppliers, analysts, and retail teams.

Updated and created reports and sales analysis according to need. Edited monthly store planners, promotional materials, and monthly/weekly ads.

Appointed to a special project to complete data integration of 25 newly acquired stores into the existing inventory management system. Created initial project databases, scope of work checklists, managed flow of information into inventory management system, and solved data integrity issues to complete the process.

Trained, managed, and developed procedures to increase efficiency and productivity of a team of seven new item management employees. Created daily goals and flow of work for the team to ensure adherence to deadlines.

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Liquor Marketing/Merchandising Assistant, CVS Health, Concord, CA 06/2011 – 06/ 2015

Contributed to the creation and launch of several new products and new store branding still in use 10 years later.

Identified, developed, or evaluated marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors. Protected vendors product branding and identity within a diverse range of products.

Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products, working with internal and external advertising and promotion managers.

Create, edit, and manage all POS promotional content for sales floor within CVS stores.

Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including store newsletter reaching over 850 individual stores. Aid with production of weekly advertisements or promotions.

Coordinated new store liquor license approvals process.

Maintain tight calendar within buyers’ office, including, collection of vendor pricing and promotional schedule.

Document Manager/Personal Assistant, Walnut Creek, CA 08/2009-06/2011

Managed and organized two offices for a forensic psychologist/professor. Developed procedures to ensure smooth operation of staff and office. Handle sensitive and confidential information including financial accounts and records, trusted advisor.

Streamlined production of a variety of business and academic documents to increase client’s daily efficiency and operating costs.

Researched and composed over 75 evidence-based documents presented to California Board of Parole Hearings.

Screened, systematized, and prioritized the flow of internal and external communication, prepared responses as appropriate.

Educational Ambassador, Joan Embery Wildlife Institute, Inc. Lakeside, CA 12/2004 – 02/2009

Served as a lead animal handler and liaison to facilitate communication and goodwill between the Wildlife Institute and community.

Handled sourcing of vendors for events, presided over inventory, and collaborated with merchandisers for contract negotiation on supplies.

Managed pertinent paperwork, records, and federal permits of wildlife collection for nonprofit organization.

Business and Wildlife Manager, Rare & Wild Productions, Inc. Valley Center, CA 03/2001 – 11/2004

Responsible for business management of nonprofit company solely funded via sales of educational programs. Directed company operations, communications, and employees.

Created and executed strategic and tactical marketing plans.

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Minor Speech Communication. B.S. Ecology and Systematic Biology.

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