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Plainfield, IL, US

Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Manage a 900K sqft Warehouse and a staff of 16 direct report employeesStreamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfactionDetermine warehouse workflow and allocate resources to meet daily high-volume targets.Oversee warehouse operations by managing shipping and receiving, inventory and resources.Handle all.

Joliet, IL

Daily communication with HQ and Business PartnersTrain team members on equipment and everyday processesCreate appointments for freight pickups, and ensure all legal documentation is filled out and processed correctlyManage the flow of freight on the outbound dock and ensure the team works effectively to get the goods shipped to our stores in a timely.

Kankakee, IL, United States

• Ad Tracking - Entering print and digital ads for the Account Executives, handling the proofing process, expediting on a daily basis and handling the co-op and tear sheet requests.
• Marketing and Promotion
• Provide ongoing needed structure and support to Account Executives, Advertising Director and Digital Manager when needed.

Joliet, Illinois

• Built brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
• Leveraged data insights from surveys, previous campaigns and market research to develop targeted marketing initiatives.
• Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications and social media posts.

Shorewood, Illinois

• I manage our BDC department and ensure all avenues of marketing and lead generation work seamlessly together for a maximum ROI.
• Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize solutions and enhance business operations.
• Built brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.

Channahon, Illinois

Oversaw numerous social media campaigns, including creating anddeploying content, engaging with target audiences and boosting reach with strategic ad placements.

Tinley Park, IL

• Identified target market and key segments through in-depth analysis of markets and related trends.
• Conducted weekly sales meetings to discuss business opportunities and strategies and alleviate issues.
• Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.

Bolingbrook, Illinois

• Ensure the bakery/cafe adheres to P.E.G.S. (People Environment Great Service) standards.
• Delegate assignments to associates to meet customer needs and exceed expectations.
• Provide accurate and detailed financial records to include cash management, food cost, scheduling/labor tracking and all internal controls for store measurements.

Naperville, IL

• Weekly reporting of numbers (GP, Labor, P&L, etc.)
• Inventory through daily, weekly, and monthly counts.
• Responsible for maintenance and repairs of the store, as well as ordering all needed product.
• Keep labor within goal, conduct daily safe counts, and prepare dunbar money orders.
• Hire, train, and supervise staff.

Plainfield, IL

Q/C all product receivedHandle all in-store salesRun daily cycle counts to ensure proper InventoryMake sales callsDeliver product to the customerCreate vendor PO’s for needed product

Yorkville, IL

Managed the communication with our overseas factoryDesigned logos and uniforms for customersDesigned banners, flyers and presentation catalogsOver saw all pre-production design workManaged all screen-print and in-house full dye

Collierville, TN And Romeoville, IL

Jr. Graphic Designer at Boombah Inc.CCL Label material handler/quality controlDisney Warehouse PalletizerVerizon Technical Phone SetupVerizon Warehouse Maintenance

Bachelor’S Degree, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Pursuing my Bachelor's in Computer Information Sciences with a focus on Cyber Security Engineering and Computer Forensics

History

History Major

Ged, General Studies

Earned my GED