Darrin Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Knowledgeable Multichannel professional looking for the next opportunity to meet and surpass the goals of your overall plan. Well versed in brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Experienced in developing brand strategy, catalog, direct to consumer mail plan and drop ship strategies.

Illinois

Ecommerce and Multi-Channel Consultant who is an expert in industry trends, product capabilities and vendor leaders in the market. Providing guidance and leadership to project team members in evaluating and selecting an appropriate solutions Proven solid experience in website technology, mainstream eCommerce platform and multiple implementation models. Overview of Experience:Expert in internet tools/technologies and best practices in building eCommerce strategies.Building multi-channel retail businesses from scratch .Helping retailers define and re-engineer business and technical processes .Coaching retailers in 'best fit' solutionsManaging RFP and selection processesFacilitating critical technology decisions in support of business objectivesAbility to assess SEO needs .Design information architecture, wire-frames, site maps and process flows .Review vendor responses and help select best third party offering for integration .Provide thought leadership and direction in understanding key eCommerce components.Hands-on involvement in eliciting strategic, functional, operational and technical requirements from stakeholders.Provide targeted recommendations for functional, merchandising, marketing, operations and sales strategies.Expert understanding in all aspects of social media and how it works for an eCommerce business .Strong analytic, technical and communication skills

Burr Ridge, Il

Assisted in expansion of direct to consumer fulfillment channel. Dik Drug LLC is an Industry Leader and Valuable Partner that supports its Clients’ Healthcare Missions and Initiatives. Creating a turn-key product that provides maximized cost reduction and immediate order turn-around. Leveraging scalable, economical marketing strategies and tactics that enhance our clients’ ability to offer an expanding range of products and services in the Home Health Products arena. Aided in positioning company for acquisition by Cardinal Health.

Consumer marketing of Home Health Products through catalog, direct mail and eCommerce.§ Consumer marketing of Home Health Products through catalog, direct mail and eCommerce.§ Created and launched multiple e-commerce sites.§ Managed marketing strategies for websites and catalogs to acquire new and keep existing customer base.§ Developed strategies for merchandising, acquisition of customers, and negotiating contracts for the catalog.§ Researched new products at trade shows, negotiated price, wrote copy and positioned product in catalog.§ Administered annual marketing budget of between $1MM-$1.5MM annually.§ Saved $100K by outsourcing order taking.§ Reduced catalog cost by 40% through negotiating for print and creative services.§ Improved the direct response rate on the catalog to 2%.§ Increased overall margin by approximately 15 points.

Consumer marketing of Home Health Products through catalog, direct mail and eCommerce.§ Consumer marketing of Home Health Products through catalog, direct mail and eCommerce.§ Created and launched multiple e-commerce sites.§ Managed marketing strategies for websites and catalogs to acquire new and keep existing customer base.§ Developed strategies for merchandising, acquisition of customers, and negotiating contracts for the catalog.§ Researched new products at trade shows, negotiated price, wrote copy and positioned product in catalog.§ Administered annual marketing budget of between $1MM-$1.5MM annually.§ Saved $100K by outsourcing order taking.§ Reduced catalog cost by 40% through negotiating for print and creative services.§ Improved the direct response rate on the catalog to 2%.§ Increased overall margin by approximately 15 points.

§ Created a program that tracked product from point of dock to shelf placement.§ Developed procedures to deal with failed product. § Instituted a cycle count program.

§ Initiated a cycle count program that resulted in 99% accuracy.§ Implemented policies that resulted in a 42% reduction in stock-out levels.§ Devised a product-sourcing program that saved $350K in the first six months.§ Negotiated prime vendor contracts that generated $100K in annual savings.§ Co-authored international sales policies and procedures.§ Oversaw warehouse workers and managed a JIT inventory control system.

§ Initiated a cycle count program that resulted in 99% accuracy.§ Implemented policies that resulted in a 42% reduction in stock-out levels.§ Devised a product-sourcing program that saved $350K in the first six months.§ Negotiated prime vendor contracts that generated $100K in annual savings.§ Co-authored international sales policies and procedures.§ Oversaw warehouse workers and managed a JIT inventory control system.