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CHERI DRINKWATER

Chicago, IL * 312-***-**** * adu66p@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Sprits

Title: Pricing Coordinator April 18, 2022 – September 23, 2022

Miramar, FL

The Pricing Coordinator determines what a company’s products and services should cost. She/He factors in the cost of what it will takes to develop the product, combined with the demand and marketing. My responsibilities included but were not limited to; Set up and maintain pricing conditions and data tables according to company pricing structures and customer agreements. Coordinated pricing changes, updates, and corrections to ensure timely receipt to Suppliers and Chains. I Identified and maintained all necessary pricing conditions for new material numbers (Old to New Material Number, Packaging Project, Market Alert). On a daily basis I reviewed reports to ensure pricing was up to date which would minimize failed deliveries. Reviewed daily all departmental changes made to the master files to ensure compliance and data integrity. Researched and resolved billing and pricing inquiries. I notified management of any issues and initiated corrections when appropriate. It was also my responsibility to process all credit/debit transactions, validate all necessary approvals and supporting documentation when provided. Consistently I ensured compliance with all policies, procedures as it related to billing & pricing.

Title: NPT Administrator November 16, 2020 – April 15, 2022

Bolingbrook, IL

I inputted requests for pricing related changes on behalf of the Brand and Finance Directors into our computerized Pricing 2.0 system. Which consisted of book level changes, creation of Promotions and Deals, FOB changes as needed and updated chain pricing to meet business requirements. Upon the request of the Brand Directors and Trade Development Directors I set-up new items and tracked them using SharePoint. I consistently monitored SharePoint data to identify and resolve outstanding issues. On a monthly basis I processed market wide requests. I also participated in team projects as needed and assisted with project implementations.

Title: Sales Coordinator July 2017 – November 2020

Bolingbrook, IL

On a daily basis, I ran the morning Goal Projection Reports and the Illinois Daily Dials Report for the Sales Divisional leaders and our Executive staff. My team and I executed all Supplier as well as in-house sample requests. We coordinated sample item allocations with the Allocation Department when needed. Consistently I scheduled and confirmed monthly Supplier Work Withs’ and Blitz for the Off-Premise Independent Wine, Off-Premise Chain Wine and the Off-Premise Chain Universal Divisions. I scheduled meeting, reserved rooms, sent out the invitations, handled agendas, requested audio-visual needs and coordinated meals needed for Tertiles as well as individual team meetings. My team and I handled the company Roster for the Bolingbrook Sales Departments, Signature Office as well as Mid, North and South Divisions. We also handled the travel needs for each respective assigned team as well as handled his/her vacation time.

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Title: Sales Administrator October 2016 – July 2017

Bolingbrook, IL

I provided extensive administrative support to the Sales management team as it related to the execution of brands, sales, and distribution of materials. On a monthly basis I updated, maintained and generated sales and ad hoc statistical reports as directed, organized and maintained file systems for easy access of all reports and records, prepared sales presentations, coordinated and distributed work with schedules for the Off-Premise Independent Wine, Off-Premise Chain Wine and the Off-Premise Chain Universal Divisions, maintained team master calendars and division Rosters on the shared drive, assisted Sales Representatives, Sales Managers, Division and District Managers with domestic as well as international travel arrangements, distributed PIDA’s on a weekly rotating basis, and provided excellent customer service to internal and external personnel. To show my company team spirit, I volunteer yearly with Chicago Gourmet, am a member of the Edge Committee and CHEERS. I also participated in a Lean Six Sigma Illinois team project.

Title: Merchandiser, Off Premise Independent PRUSA June 2016 – October 2016

Merchandiser, UMT Division November 2015 – June 2016

Bolingbrook, IL

I supported a team of Independent Sales Representatives with off premise accounts. I attempted to influence sales and distribution of wine and spirits at store level. This included monthly replenishing of store’s inventory. I attempted to add additions to floor displays, cold box and shelf placements. I routinely performed sales support functions such as using current point of sales marketing materials and building of new in-store displays. I assisted the SGWS team and other wine & liquor distributers with resets at store level by implementing authorized plan/schematics developed by the various chains’ headquarters. I consistently participated in Southern’ s renowned training program composed of classroom and in field training. I was also called upon to deliver fast bills, product, racks, and display cases to accounts.

Diversity MBA Magazines

Title: Events & Programs Coordinator January 2015 – November 2015

Administrative Assistant & University Coordinator March 2013 – January 2015

Responsibilities: I worked with the CEO to handle all of her general administrative duties including answering her phone calls and emails. As the Events Coordinator, I managed and implemented the logistics for company events, including venue selection, shipping of materials, invitations, agendas, handouts, interface with venue hosts, assisted speakers in preparation of materials, and supported all pre and post event activities. I assisted in creating and revisiting marketing materials compiled for speakers and event attendees. I provided back up support for Sales Representatives, the Marketing Director, Operations Manager and the Planning Committee. I also assisted with member registrations, mailing lists, evaluations and oversaw the membership database. As the Program Coordinator, I handled the 50 Out Front Program and the College Prep Program.

EDUCATION

Chicago State University, Chicago, IL

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Olive Harvey College, Chicago, IL

Degree: Associates of Arts/Business Administration

International Academy of Design & Technology, Chicago, IL

Degree: Associates of Applied Science in Merchandising Management

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

Pricing 2.0, SharePoint, MS Office Suite 2016, Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.0, Microsoft Outlook 2016, Word Perfect for Windows, PowerPoint, EBMS, Adobe Reader 10.0, Team Viewer, Survey Monkey, Dropbox, Go to Meeting, Sapphire, Diver, Microsoft Teams and ZOOM

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