Oversee all operations of the Beastly Feast auction to ensure financially and aesthetically event that enhances the Zoo's image in the community. Coordinate with the Director of Donor Events to develop best practices for executing a successful auction and assist with live auction. Maintain auction log spreadsheet and ensure that all item photos, descriptions and monetary values are uploaded to the auction site in time for early bidding and bidding the night of Beastly Feast. Work with… Show more Oversee all operations of the Beastly Feast auction to ensure financially and aesthetically event that enhances the Zoo's image in the community. Coordinate with the Director of Donor Events to develop best practices for executing a successful auction and assist with live auction. Maintain auction log spreadsheet and ensure that all item photos, descriptions and monetary values are uploaded to the auction site in time for early bidding and bidding the night of Beastly Feast. Work with consignment companies to design trips and choose sports and entertainment memorabilia placement within the auction. Serve as key contact for all vendors, auction bidding company, and post-event winners. Provide supervision and guidance to colleagues and volunteers assisting with the various operations and set up of the Beastly Feast auction. Successful in raising over $450,000 from silent/online and live auctions over the last 3 years. Show less

I made the decision when my child was 6 months old to leave full time employment to stay home and raise my daughter. During my time at home, I worked a series of part time and contract positions that included time as a Tupperware Representative, a substitute teacher for Cobb County School District, and an election day poll worker, as well as the positions listed below.

Screened, assessed, and triaged all clinical and career calls. Explained and promoted all clinical/career services appropriate to clients' inquiries. Recorded client information into database and coded any fees. Prepared and submitted agency reports.

Provided excellent customer service to build brand loyalty. Ensured that store environment was conducive to pleasant shopping experience. Answered customers’ questions and shared product knowledge to ensure that customers were satisfied with purchases. Accurately completed sales transactions, completed inventories and helped merchandise store.

Promoted Citizen campaign strategies, including National advertised item placement, advertising layouts for sales flyers and planning customer advertising schedules. Managed several National Account programs with assortments totaling 30-50 SKUs per program, constantly adjusting the assortments for optimal sell through and gross margins. Performed highly effective sales, trend, and marketing analysis to determine customer profiles based on demographics and seasonal preferences. Tracked sales by… Show more Promoted Citizen campaign strategies, including National advertised item placement, advertising layouts for sales flyers and planning customer advertising schedules. Managed several National Account programs with assortments totaling 30-50 SKUs per program, constantly adjusting the assortments for optimal sell through and gross margins. Performed highly effective sales, trend, and marketing analysis to determine customer profiles based on demographics and seasonal preferences. Tracked sales by store, district, and region to identify weaknesses in underperforming locations. Utilized superior leadership strength to train and motivate highly effective teams.Selected Accomplishment• Implemented a highly successful watch assortment for Costco which brought the account from $0 to $8M in sales in 2 years Show less

Analyzed individual product lines related to market conditions, trends, advertising, competitor activity, and demographics. Supervise and train store staff in visual merchandising to showcase products attractively. Manage and forecast inventory to meet customer demands. Left after I was recruited by Citizen for a better position.

Worked closely with overseas manufacturers and sourcing counterparts concerning all seasonally samples. Tracked and distributed samples for all worldwide PR and marketing events, including major magazine submissions and TV commercial shoots. Was responsible for entering all markdowns, implementing forecasts from merchandisers, organizing line reviews, tracking sales daily on key items and completing market research on new trend merchandise.

Forecasted inventory needs based on production lead times, seasonal demand, and actual sales analysis. Trained associates in manufacturing processes, specific account guidelines, and quality control standards.

Recruited as National Sales Executive for licensed NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, and 250 nationwide universities’ team apparel. Tailored products to customer requirements addressing regional fan bases and sporting events. Successfully opened and maintained existing key accounts that included NFL.com, NHL.com, Sears, and Barnes and Noble to generate over $5M annually.

Negotiated sales on Federal Government contracts to increase revenues in the Government division by over 25% through development and implementation of marketing campaigns and web based advertising. Represented the company at various trade shows all over the country.

Analyzed individual product lines related to market conditions, trends, advertising, competitor activity, and demographics. Performed highly effective sales, trend, and marketing analysis to determine customer profiles based on demographics and seasonal preferences. Tracked sales by store, district, and region to identify weaknesses in underperforming locations.Conceptualized, merchandised, and sold a fine jewelry bridal line on a nationwide scale. Managed major accounts that… Show more Analyzed individual product lines related to market conditions, trends, advertising, competitor activity, and demographics. Performed highly effective sales, trend, and marketing analysis to determine customer profiles based on demographics and seasonal preferences. Tracked sales by store, district, and region to identify weaknesses in underperforming locations.Conceptualized, merchandised, and sold a fine jewelry bridal line on a nationwide scale. Managed major accounts that included Zales, Sterling, Friedmans, and JC Penney’s.Utilized significant knowledge associated with manufacturing costs of various components to grow margins by 4% within the jewelry market. Set product pricing based on material and manufacturing costs, overhead percentages, sales forecasts, and gross margins. Forecasted inventory needs based on production lead times, seasonal demand, and actual sales analysis.Trained associates in manufacturing processes, specific account guidelines, and quality control standards.Represented the companies at various trade shows across the United States. Show less