Sales Management

Curriculum Vitae ___ Lauren Liberto__________________________________

Address: * ******** **.

Hammonton, NJ 08037

Phone: 609-576- 6553

Email: ******.*******@*****.***

Goals

Dedicated and results oriented, I am seeking a position where I can utilize managerial skills acquired in my International MBA, while building on past experiences in business systems analytics and process improvement implementations.

Education/ Honors

University of Bologna, Bologna Italy 2010 - 2011

MBA – Master in Business Administration

Luxury Goods Concentration

Cornell University , Ithaca NY 2004- 2006

B.S. Applied Economics and Management

Food Industry Concentration

GPA: 3.3

University of Delaware, Newark DE 2002- 2004

Honor’s Program

GPA 3.4

Dean’s List Spring 2003, Fall 2004, Spring 2004

General Honors Award 2004

Winslow Twp. High School, Atco NJ 1998 - 2002

Valedictorian

Experience

Ducati, Bologna, Italy June 2011-present

MBA Intern, Apparel and Brand Development

• Performed competitive analyses on technical riding gear to support new product development.

• Assisted sales team with SAP system maintenance and changes.

• Supported designers in development of 2012 Ducati apparel magazine.

• Completed worldwide customs duties analysis according with Ducati product categories.

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Keene, NH 2006 – 2010

Process Improvement Analyst, Information Technology - 2008-2010

Major Implementations: Yardsmart Transportation Management System (YMS)

Red Prairie Engineered Labor Standards, Time Pay Control System

Lucasware Voice 2.0 Selection/ Loading System

• Testing: Collaborated with IT consultants to resolve conflicts between business requirements and system functionality; created design documents to integrate system changes into existing legacy environments, generated test scripts and performed regression testing to ensure acceptable results before go-lives; documented and presented results to management.

• Training: Scheduled and presented training sessions to corporate payroll groups, facility management, clerks, and warehouse associates, with class sizes ranging from individual to 45 students; created all necessary training documentation (over 50 total training manuals).

• Implementation: Built and maintained relationships with management from different facilities across the country, created project timelines; set up/ installed all necessary hardware; managed employees during ramp up periods; provided 24 hour support to users after go-lives; dealt with system issues in high- stress, fast paced project environments.

• Results: Involved in over 18 successful implementations that improved total warehouse productivity overall by 35%; streamlined work methods across the company; standardized pay practices; increased workforce retention.

Business Analyst – 2006-2008

Roles:

Produce Buyer, Organic Perishable (8 months)

• Responsible for supplying southeast warehouse division with organic produce; maintained a 99% service level.

Merchandising/ Supply Chain Analyst (4 months)

• Analyzed current vendor programs and recommended improvements to maximize profits.

Team Member: Project Jefferson (Warehouse Cost Savings) (4 months)

• Worked with a team on various warehouse initiatives aimed at cutting cost per case to 5 cents/ case.

Horizon Financial, Tom’s River, NJ 2007-2009

Senior Loan Officer

• Completed classes in Spring 2007 to become certified Loan Officer in state of New Jersey through Horizon Financial.

• Worked part time to provide mortgage services to individuals purchasing or refinancing real estate.

Silver Springs Winery, Burdett, NY 2004--2006

Wine Sales

• Effectively communicated sales presentations while pouring samples of wine to customers in tasting room.

Rite Aid Corporation, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ Summer 2005

Management Intern

• Worked closely with regional and store managers to learn Rite Aid drug store operations.

• Attended management training classes and completed numerous projects for stores.

• Offered full time position upon graduation.

SoBe Chocolate, Bensalem, PA 2003

Promotional Marketing Representative

• Merchandised stores; planned and executed promotional events; met with store managers to schedule in-store sales demonstrations; prepared weekly reports of sales and store/customer feedback on Excel.

• Increased product awareness in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania through guerilla marketing at numerous stores and events.

B&L Deli, Cedarbrooke, NJ 2001-2003

• Solely managed store; learned the basics of small business management.

• Helped to boost sales by advertising to local businesses and launching a lunch time delivery service.

Activities/ Positions of Responsibility

Girls on the Run

Running Buddy

• Act as a mentor for young girls; provide support as we complete a 5K race together.

Food Marketing Fellow 2005-2006

• Chosen from a highly selective application process to represent Cornell as a Food Marketing Fellow; successfully completed food industry management classes and a food marketing colloquium; worked at annual Chicago Food Marketing Institute (FMI) show.

• Attended a 2 week study tour in Europe; presented a final project on Tetra Pak in Switzerland.

Cornell Italian American Organization (CIAO) 2004-2006

Vice President of Communications

• Planned special events and activities to increase awareness of Italian culture at Cornell; performed secretarial duties for the club, represented school at the National Italian American Federation annual Gala in Washington, DC in 2005 and 2006.

Cornell Transfer Mentor 2004-2006

• Counseled new students transferring to Cornell from other colleges.

Professional Training/ Skills

• Information Technology Meeting Management, Training Certification from Outllette and Associates.

• Certified Travel Agent, YTB International- Operated a travel website-www.LibertoFamilyTravel.com

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SQL, Crystal Reports, SAP, Adobe Software

• Advanced Italian Language

Interests

• Real Estate Renovations/ Interior design

• Motorcycle Riding

• Skiing/ Snowboarding

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