Mary Katherine (Kathy) Westbrook

***** ***** **** **. 281-***-****

Humble, TX 77346 adzwij@r.postjobfree.com

Background Summary

Motivated, personable business professional with an “old fashioned” work ethic. A strong understanding of customer service and the importance it plays in a successful business. Talent for quickly mastering tasks, objectives and technology. A “can do” attitude, being flexible and versatile. Thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Work Experience

Unit Manager January 2013-May2018

Acosta Sales & Marketing

Responsible for the development and continued support of thirteen Retail Coverage Merchandisers. Work with team associates on a consistent basis providing them feedback and training for everyday tasks and continued growth. Initiate special directives and projects for the team such as selling in displays and racks to increase incremental sales leading to increased client return. Nominated in 2013 For the Chairman’s Award.

Retail Coverage Merchandiser January 2012-2013

Acosta Sales & Marketing

Responsible for covering an assigned territory, servicing White Wave products. This included developing relationships with Dairy Managers and other key people in each store to get new items on the shelf. Responsibilities also included selling in various promotions such as racks and displays.

Contract Driver August 2009-2011

Noble Logistics

Delivery driver of pharmaceuticals to various facilities.

Contract Work January 2006-2009

Various work including:

Trade shows - set up of booths - interacting with public - sales and demonstrations

Office work - Temp work to include filing, answering phones, data entry and many other projects.

Secret shopper - Eating at restaurants and evaluating staff, food and restaurant

Merchandiser - performed different types of merchandising work from product cut-in, display building, checking for product on shelves and replenishing product, working with store employees in product placement and education. Also hired other merchandisers for specific projects, trained and supervised them.

Extra and featured extra in movies - also worked in commercials with speaking roles.

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Co-Owner/Manager October 2004-2006

D’Joor Gifts LLC

Managed all aspects of the day-to day operations of tea room, lunchroom and gift shop. Responsible for scheduling bookings, planning parties, and planning of daily menus and food preparation. Oversaw program in working with students in all aspects of the business including planning, preparation, and speaking to groups.

Outside Sales Representative August 2003-2004

Classic Designs

Sales and service of new and existing spirit school accounts in Louisiana, Arkansas, and south Texas territory. Conducted sales seminars in the schools with students and teachers.

Independent Merchandiser September 1990-2003

Alexandria, LA

Worked for various companies as merchandiser and independent broker. Jobs included new store setups, setting up displays, doing surveys and resets. Called on Convenience Stores as well as distributors for convenience stores setting up new snack program. Also participated in trade shows as representative.

Manager Sales Division January 1985-1990

BDS, Inc. Houston, TX

Sold and serviced individualized accounting/billing packages to CPA's/Accounting firms though out the United States. Billing packages were designed to meet the individual client needs.

District Manager September 1980-1984

Sally Beauty Supply Denton, TX

Started in outside sales calling on salons for store in Mobile AL. Promoted to Store Manager of new store in Gauthier, MS. After 6 months was promoted to District Manager of Mississippi and Louisiana stores (9 stores total). Responsible for total operation of these stores including hiring, training of store managers and store personnel. Maintained store expenses and inventory, and implemented store policies and procedures.

Outside Sales Representative January 1977-1980

Continental Imports Oklahoma City, OK.

This being a new Eyewear company, I was responsible for setting up a territory in the South Texas area. Mapped out, planed, cold called and sold to Optometrist, Ophthalmologist and Opticians that sold eyewear.

Successfully got the territory up and running and was transferred to Alabama. I was responsible for setting up the Alabama and panhandle of Florida territories.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel,Outlook

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