Marketing Manager
Resume:
Steven Kass
West Hills, CA ***04
**********@***.***
CAREER SUMMARY
Years of professionally responsible positions with special emphasis on:
Supervising in a high-pressure environment.
Streamlining department to increase efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
Establishing productive internal relationships to ensure effective allocation of
product and time.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
2007 – Present Marketing Manager FIRST STREET FOOD GROUP, LLC – Chatsworth, CA
High-profile position which encompasses a range of challenges. Developed and executed marketing plans and assist/lead in the development and rollout of related new products and product improvements. Achieve volume, market share and profit objectives. Recommend and implement business development projects, including line extensions, packaging and product improvements, and cost reduction. Lead project/new product development teams to accomplish rapid, profitable growth of the business. Work with the Advertising and Promotional agencies to develop and execute product positioning, creative, packaging, and marketing plans. Involved in all business issues, including supply, and demand, operations, R&D, sales, marketing and strategy development. Directed to resolution all retail/wholesale customer service issues.
2001-2007 Districts Business Consultant OLD FRONTIER CLOTHING-Los Angeles, CA
Developed operational systems for main office of high-end western wear clothier. Established procedures for warehouse and traveling trade show exhibitor division. Supervise office and road show staffs. Assure high levels of
customer service and product knowledge are maintained as company standards. Fill ongoing leadership role in conception and shepherding of business development planning.
1992-2001 Area Manager ROBINSONS-MAY - Sherman Oaks/Northridge, CA
Responsible for all "Home" Departments' (China/Silver/Crystal/Housewares/Furniture/etc.) operations involving; sales, merchandising, inventory, and customer service. Coordinate with vendors regarding product lines and providing info for sales staff of up to 135 associates. Mentored several standout individuals for key positions and groomed for eventual promotion. Established and role modeled on going customer service. Maintained high level of success store wide for "At Your Service" and other company programs. Following the 1994 earthquake, liaison between insurance company reps., merchandise salvage buyers, and company employees.
1988-1992 Purchasing Coordinator BPL TOXICOLOGY LABORATORY - Tarzana, CA
Purchasing Coordinator for toxicology laboratory maintaining monthly supplies and inventory flow.
1986-1988 Co-op Advertising SELF EMPLOYED/FREELANCE ASSIGNMENTS
Freelance Co-op Advertising positions negotiating local newspaper campaign funding agreements for nationwide motion picture releases.
1982-1986 Account Executive JP ADVERTISING - Burbank, CA
Account Executive with advertising agency for major motion picture studios accounts; (MGM, Universal, Island Pictures) developing weekly newspaper campaigns for Los Angeles and Orange County.
EDUCATION
B.A. Radio, Television, and Film Communications, California State University at Northridge
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