Category Analyst
Resume:
Virginia Beach, VA Apt. ***
E-mail ********@*****.***
Erin M. Thornton
Education Sept. 2005 - Dec. 2008 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Psychology, Dec. 2008
• 3.97 cumulative GPA; graduated Summa Cum Laude
• Dean’s list
• Member of Psi Chi, The National Honor Society in Psychology
• Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success
Sept. 2003 - May 2004 Fordham University Bronx, NY
Degree N/A
• 3.97 cumulative GPA
• Dean’s list
Work Experience Sept. 2009 - Present Acosta Sales & Marketing Norfolk, VA
Category Analyst
• Provided for the integration of syndicated scanning data and/or demographic information into graphical presentations and/or category management reviews across functions within the assigned marketing area
• Coordinated with the Branch Marketing Manager and/or the Category Development Manager to implement strategic plans developed by sales and marketing within designated departments for the branch
• Created business reviews and presentations dealing with specific needs as they pertained to category management, top line reports, and “New Principal Interviews”
• Responsible for the use and understanding of ACNielsen and IRI syndicated scanning data, Spectra Demographic data, and systems utilized to generate the information for category reviews
• Managed resource information for marketing area to include ACNielsen, IRI, and other types of syndicated data including Spectra Demographics
• Analyzed and created base marketing presentations for assigned Principals represented by Acosta across the branch market
• Assisted Business Managers, Principals and/or trade contacts, marketing and MIS departments in order to fulfill requirements within the branch
• Assisted in the creation of all major marketing presentations within designated departments including account and principal business reviews, new item introductions, category reviews, new principal reviews, etc. for use within the branch
April 2009 – Aug. 2009 K& M Associates, LP Providence, RI
Junior Business Analyst
• Member of the planning team responsible for the analysis and replenishment of fashion product for multiple accounts
• Maintained sales and inventory data for fashion product for multiple accounts
• Analyzed product data and recommended actions to optimize sales and minimize inventory exposure
• Communicated with forecast manager and sales team on programs and remaining inventory liability
• Recognized and highlighted opportunities and issues with recapitulations to sales
• Worked with customer sales and 852 EDI data
• Updated various product boards and excel files for Planning and Analysis team
May 2007 - Dec. 2008 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Rhode Island
Customer Assistance Representative/Intern
• Provided excellent customer service
• Gained real-world experience while developing a working knowledge of business operations
• Continuously met and exceeded monthly goals
• Worked with insurance companies to assist in direct billing procedures when necessary
• Worked 20-30 hours/week while attending classes
• Ensured that every customer was completely satisfied with their rental experience
Jan. 2008 - May 2008 Ocean Tides Research Project Narragansett, RI
Student Intern/Research Assistant
• Assisted in the construction and analysis of a very large database containing detailed information on residents of the Ocean Tides Residential, Educational, and Family Services Program, which caters to the treatment of court adjudicated youth in Rhode Island
• Read hardcopy files on past and present residents including, but not limited to social services reports, court documents, academic records, and counseling sessions and coded pertinent information
Oct. 2004 - Aug. 2007 American Eagle Outfitters Warwick, RI
Sales Associate
• Approached, engaged and outfitted customers
• Created sales opportunities
• Enhanced customer’s shopping experience
Skills/Assets
• Hard-working, goal-oriented, organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Coursework in Econometrics
• Adept in Microsoft Office including word, excel, access and powerpoint
• Experience with EVIEWS and SPSS
References
Available upon request
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