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Carpinteria, Ca, Us

Hopkins, Minnesota, United States

Hopkins, Minnesota, United States

Minnetonka, Mn

•Provided excellent customer service to all guests and assisted with wine selections•Received product and invoices into inventory system •Participated in new product tastings with Buyer and Sales Reps •Poured wine and educated customers during shop tasting events

Plymouth, Mn

+ September 2012-November 2013•Led students through yoga class and created safe space for overall wellness •Assisted with administrative work and scheduling via MINDBODY software •Maintained and updated social media sites: Facebook, Yelp, MeetUp•Created and deployed email marketing and monthly newsletters via MailChimp•Completed redesign and update of studio’s website, yogamn.com•Planned for and acted as studio representative at trade shows and events

Waconia, Mn

•Opened and closed tasting and tap room •Guided and educated guests through wine and beer tastings, poured wine and beer by the glass•Participated in annual grape harvest in vineyard, assisted in bottling wine during harvest

Santa Barbara, California Area

•Managed and received client invoice payments in Quickbooks•Communicated with clients regarding outstanding invoices•Coordinated local team outings and events, including monthly office BBQ •Managed company social media accounts: Facebook and Instagram •Created company monthly “News Bytes” newsletter •Refreshed all branded swag, including apparel and small goods •Maintained an organized, fun, healthy working environment for internal team •Monitored and managed… Show more •Managed and received client invoice payments in Quickbooks•Communicated with clients regarding outstanding invoices•Coordinated local team outings and events, including monthly office BBQ •Managed company social media accounts: Facebook and Instagram •Created company monthly “News Bytes” newsletter •Refreshed all branded swag, including apparel and small goods •Maintained an organized, fun, healthy working environment for internal team •Monitored and managed hardware and office supply inventory•Performed assorted company operations audits Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

•Developed and maintained a thorough understanding of the business including historical volume, current plan, future plan, and financial goals•Objectively analyzed successes, failures and opportunities•Shared detailed analysis of sales data with the product team•Provided tactical support for Product Line Manager throughout product line life cycle from concept to market •Developed and maintained seasonal line plans and initiatives from concept through go-to-market•Maintained… Show more •Developed and maintained a thorough understanding of the business including historical volume, current plan, future plan, and financial goals•Objectively analyzed successes, failures and opportunities•Shared detailed analysis of sales data with the product team•Provided tactical support for Product Line Manager throughout product line life cycle from concept to market •Developed and maintained seasonal line plans and initiatives from concept through go-to-market•Maintained communications and contacts throughout the product life cycle to collect and analyze financial, marketing and sales information•Worked directly with PLM, development and design to execute the development of the product line•Coordinated with marketing the necessary information for sell-in sheets, tradeshows and sales meetings•Created, maintained, and updated the seasonal line sheets in FlexPLM system•Coordinated all notices regarding changes in product specifications and details to sales operations team for distribution to sales reps•Assisted PLM in creating product briefs, reviewing costing and assisting in set up for key meetings•Led meetings, and presented to buyers/retailers during pre-lines, as well as the global sales team and management at sales meeting Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

•Researched emerging trends in fashion industry•Assisted Product Line Managers in briefing each season and selecting designs•Attended material presentations and searched and selected seasonal materials •Created and updated color CADs in Adobe Illustrator•Managed all product information in FlexPLM system•Generated and maintained linesheets and sales worksheets•Prepped for and participated in all product line reviews with global team •Managed storage and showroom… Show more •Researched emerging trends in fashion industry•Assisted Product Line Managers in briefing each season and selecting designs•Attended material presentations and searched and selected seasonal materials •Created and updated color CADs in Adobe Illustrator•Managed all product information in FlexPLM system•Generated and maintained linesheets and sales worksheets•Prepped for and participated in all product line reviews with global team •Managed storage and showroom merchandising of product samples •Communicated all product line changes and updates to the global team •Collaboratively worked with design, development, and sales teams throughout each season Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

•Scheduled and managed daily central coast Facebook and Instagram posts •Collaborated with management teams to create strategic social posts and align on promotional strategy•Communicated and provided feedback to managers regarding their daily Instagram posts•Used on-brand messaging and create timely posts with retail team•Analyzed data to review effectiveness of post campaigns and collaborate with management regarding posting strategy•Mined relevant content and reposted on… Show more •Scheduled and managed daily central coast Facebook and Instagram posts •Collaborated with management teams to create strategic social posts and align on promotional strategy•Communicated and provided feedback to managers regarding their daily Instagram posts•Used on-brand messaging and create timely posts with retail team•Analyzed data to review effectiveness of post campaigns and collaborate with management regarding posting strategy•Mined relevant content and reposted on local studio pages•Grew user base by searching and liking parallel businesses and users on Instagram•Organized photo shoots•Cataloged potential Instagram images on GoogleDocs•Created monthly calendar for Instagram content, shoots and subsequent posts•Communicated with the CorePower graphic designer where necessary Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

•Oversaw the operation and provided leadership and direction for Bacara Boutique while maximizing profits•Managed visual displays, received, reordered and merchandised product•Actively coordinated and participated in the redesign of the boutique •Worked with the buyer to evaluate product performance and orders•Communicated with vendors and consignors to select product for display/sale•Manage sales goals in relation to budget goals•Maintained merchandise inventory… Show more •Oversaw the operation and provided leadership and direction for Bacara Boutique while maximizing profits•Managed visual displays, received, reordered and merchandised product•Actively coordinated and participated in the redesign of the boutique •Worked with the buyer to evaluate product performance and orders•Communicated with vendors and consignors to select product for display/sale•Manage sales goals in relation to budget goals•Maintained merchandise inventory accurately•Interviewed, hired and trained new team members•Coached, counseled, motivated team•Created and executed promotions to increase exposure and sales•Provided exceptional customer service to all guests Show less

Plymouth, Mn

•Maintained and updated social media sites on a regular basis (Facebook, Yelp, MeetUp)•Created and deployed monthly and special newsletters via MailChimp•Completed a redesign and update of studio’s website, yogamn.com•Planed for and acted as studio representative at trade shows and events •Provided outstanding customer service to all clients •Assisted with administrative work and scheduling via MindBody software

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

•Created and deployed Exact Target email marketing campaigns for franchisees•Created and deployed Word Press web posts for franchisee local store events and updates, as well as maintained eCommerce site with coffee bean selections•Assisted in the planning and preparation for the Annual Franchisee Conference •Managed the operation and logistics, as well as event planning for author and writing events for the Coffee & Books program•Designed marketing materials for franchisee… Show more •Created and deployed Exact Target email marketing campaigns for franchisees•Created and deployed Word Press web posts for franchisee local store events and updates, as well as maintained eCommerce site with coffee bean selections•Assisted in the planning and preparation for the Annual Franchisee Conference •Managed the operation and logistics, as well as event planning for author and writing events for the Coffee & Books program•Designed marketing materials for franchisee promotions, in-store signage, and DBC key resources (weekly updates, roaster profile info, monthly guide write-ups, new intranet staff directory and marketing product catalog)•Communicated and coordinated outside company sponsorship opportunities •Collected data on sales and promotions via MyMicros portal Show less

Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Buffalo, Minnesota

•Developed strong interpersonal and sales skills from working with many diverse customers•Earned trustworthiness and management experience by having responsibilities for closing the store and dropping off the bank deposit, about $1000 each night•Applied my stellar organizational skills on floor sets, back room upkeep, store recovery, and freight processing•Participated in the coaching and training of new and experienced employees through Service 7 program •Attended management… Show more •Developed strong interpersonal and sales skills from working with many diverse customers•Earned trustworthiness and management experience by having responsibilities for closing the store and dropping off the bank deposit, about $1000 each night•Applied my stellar organizational skills on floor sets, back room upkeep, store recovery, and freight processing•Participated in the coaching and training of new and experienced employees through Service 7 program •Attended management meetings and worked with team members hosting and planning store events•Maintained a high emphasis on customer service at all times; worked one on one with customers and provided meaningful, personal service to each individual Show less

St. Paul, Mn

•Drafted newsletter articles, emails, and sales literature•Created a calendar of content and researched for social media initiative•Applied findings of brand study to sales and stewardship materials’ messages•Refreshed website content•Assisted with the planning and materials for the annual sales conference•Developed collection of insurance facts for enrollment kits•Collected data from Group systems/databases for benchmarking client plan designs•Researched and drafted… Show more •Drafted newsletter articles, emails, and sales literature•Created a calendar of content and researched for social media initiative•Applied findings of brand study to sales and stewardship materials’ messages•Refreshed website content•Assisted with the planning and materials for the annual sales conference•Developed collection of insurance facts for enrollment kits•Collected data from Group systems/databases for benchmarking client plan designs•Researched and drafted Express Assignment enrollment fair “half sheet” handouts•Improved my communication and problem solving skills, recognized effective leadership styles, networked with employees, and acted as a valued member of a team Show less

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

•Provided excellent customer service through serving many people in a fast- paced environment•Familiarized guests with menu choices and created personalized relationships with customers by asking questions of preference and communicating effectively•Assisted cooks with meal preparation and presentation by expediting

Wine Professional Certificate

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Management-Entrepreneurship/Marketing

Activities and Societies: Blugold Beginnings Mentor Organization, Beta Upsilon Sigma Fraternity Business Organization, Collegiate.

Study Abroad Through Uw-Eau Claire

Activities and Societies: Volunteered in the local community at a center for underprivileged children