Elissa Medvedev Email & Phone Number

Jersey City, New Jersey

• Oversee and manage day to day activity on client’s online portal. • Manage and oversee projects from beginning to end make sure the event date is met.• Collaborate with clients in brainstorming process of their marketing roll-out, based on criteria such audience, budget and delivery date.• Develop presentations for clients by sourcing promotional goods to brand and distribute, in order to utilize as a creative marketing tool.• Exhibit high levels of customer service to ensure smooth operations and satisfies customers• Assists with daily operation of the promotional group, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.• Create virtual comps to aid in the client’s marketing plan.• Keep track of the market and product trends in order to stay ahead of the competition.• Hands-on involvement in a variety of marketing logistics, including event production through booth scheduling and shipping, collateral coordination and premium ordering.• Responsible for tracking all invoices and expenses against budget.• Reporting regularly to Promotional Director on fiscal status.• Staff & Attend trade show and promotional industry events • Manages inventory of in-house premiums and fulfillment with warehouse staff.

Zagwear is a global, creatively driven product-based marketing agency. We create safe, innovative and relevant premium products that inspire consumers and help make spending time with our client's brands engaging, worthwhile and fun.Founded in 1995 as a boutique New York City shop, Zagwear has quickly grown into one of the world’s leading fully integrated product-based marketing agencies. We are fortunate to maintain a client roster that includes some of the world's largest companies and most iconic brands such as: Nestlé, P&G, General Mills, Kraft Foods, Mondelez, Avon, and BMW Group to name a few.Headquartered in New York with offices across the USA, Mexico, Hong Kong and the UK, Zagwear is able to offer multinational corporations significant value by introducing cost savings, brand integrity and reduction of risk through our product compliance and responsible sourcing program. Our full breadth of services include:• Promotional Products & Custom Premiums• Consumer Products• Point Of Sale & Display Enhancements• Entertainment & Sports Licensing• Quality Assurance & Compliance Program Management• Worldwide Sourcing & Global Supply Chain Management• Global Fulfillment, Warehousing & Distribution• Creative Services• Industrial Design & Product Engineering• Digital Development• Promotional Planning & Product Strategy• Functional & Promotional PackagingThose of us who built Zagwear from a small NYC shop into a global agency know just how far obsession, determination, passion and talent can go. Deep rooted in our culture is the belief that the lifeblood of our agency is our people. People with big ideas and people who think in new ways. We help our people recognize and make the best of their talents, then we get out of their way. The way up our ladder is open to everyone, and we are influenced as much by their character as anything else.We set impossibly high standards for ourselves, and we have a relentless dedication to putting out great work.

Hollywood, Fl

- Worked with volunteers to assist with reception and mailings-Coordinated schedules and work load for office volunteers-Maintained the overall temple calendar on Google Calendar in coordination with the rabbi, executive director, committee chairs and Eden Catering- Created Weekly newsletter using Constant Contact as well as creating Shabbat flyers and monthly bulletins in Publisher-Point of contact for all prospective members-Assisted fundraising/ program VP with planning and execution of programs- prepared for various events including;pre-event publicity, menu coordination, room layout, vendor coordination, and on-site event management

Ft. Lauderdale

MRL Promotions - Advertising Specialties, Promotional Products, Custom Apparel, screen printing, embroidery, POS items, POP displays, custom manufacturing and fabrication, overseas manufacturing and sourcing, fulfillment and warehousing, paper printing and print materials, plastics, graphic design, premium items, specialty items, and GWP's are just a few of the things we do! Visit www.mrlpromotions.com!

Boca Raton, Fl

- Oversaw all aspects of Customer Service.- Assisted with Office Management.- Planned and executed community and promotion events.- Managed and maintained the order process from idea creation to sourcing and order placement- Worked closely with sales reps, graphic designers, manufacturers, and clients to ensure all aspects of the sales process flowed smoothly.Wizard Creations is America's #1 source for custom imprinted merchandise. We're industry leaders in printing and sourcing branded merchandise for our clients. The nation's largest companies trust us with their most prized possession, "Their Brand!" During the recession printers all over the country were downsizing and going out of business. However, Wizard Creations has continued to double in size year over year since inception. The reason for our rapid growth and success is because of our companies two distinct divisions. For the Fans® is our sports division focusing on Professional & Collegiate Licensed Merchandise. For the Brands® is our corporate division focusing on business incentives, product sourcing and online company webstores. "Creativity is our Specialty!"®

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Assisted Account executive as needed and provided backup client contact when AE was out of the office.-Handle dall orders from start to finish from the time an order was placed until it was with the client using Facilis/At Ease-Proactive product research using SAGE-Provided creative ideas to clients on any projects-Maintained great customer service with all existing clients and new clients-Placed and followed up on sample oorders per Account Executive requests, project specifications or client requests, including hand delivering or picking up samples/requests/orders-Coordinated orders: Verifying pricing, followed up with factories, tracked orders through delivery, etcAttended scheduled meetings with suppliers as needed, monthly meetings or other office-related meetings/ Trade Shows.

Englewood, Nj

- Worked with an assigned account manager to assist in achieving sales targets by providing customer support.- Provided Proposal writing, order entry & telephone/telemarketing support to PPI Sales and Sales Activities- the liaison to the Account Manager(s) for sales and marketing responsibilities for both assistants and individual accountability. - Ensured all weekly, monthly reporting for sales management was delivered in a timely maner.- Entered sales order and Purchase orders in Trade Only.- Contacted customers to secure PO’s and any other documents needed to close order - Prepared e-blasts and other marketing pieces with Support Marketing Manager - Attended trade shows, customer visits & conferences

Greater New York City Area

Manlapan,Nj

• Provided clients with promotional solutions and marketing tools to increase awareness of a distinct service or event, as well as brand awareness• Assisted clients in the development of promotions to successfully complete campaigns and events • Wrote merchandise memos and priced quotes for our clients.• Researched promotional items geared to client’s unique needs using SAGE ONLINE • Interfaced with staff and suppliers about product inquiries • Organized and attended vendor trade show• Assembled written orders using ASI• Follow-up and communicated with vendors and customers

• Planned for and oversaw existing sports and social programs, including budgeting, recruiting volunteers, and publicity• Developed and delivered new programs of interest to members as well as community outreach and limited fundraising activities• Created advertising mass-emails using Constant Contact to market events throughout the community• Wrote checks and maintained the budget using QuickBooks • Responded and wrote emails using Microsoft Outlook

-Assisted with planning and implementing events for a 55+ active adult community -Answered residents’ questions regarding the use of recreational facilities -Assigned to administrative duties as needed, including: answering phone, filing, and word processing -Created advertising fliers for distribution in the community using Microsoft Publisher

• Attended events promoting Magic 98.3 • Interacted with listeners and distributed prizes • Updated and maintained excel spreadsheets containing winning listener information • Organized prizes for winners • Answered callers’ questions about upcoming events and promotions • Created advertising fliers using Adobe Photoshop software • Performed general office duties as required by supervisor; including filing, faxing, copying

* Assisted with the distribution of laptop computers to students * Monitored all student traffic and kept updated sign-in sheets * Assisted students with projects and laptop setup

* Responsible for 15 middle school students * Planned and conducted the daily activities at various amusement parks * Ensured that all campers were properly behaved and ensured their safety

* Performed multiple tasks including sales, cash register, and greeting customers * Enhanced sales and customer relations skills * Received "Customer Service Award" for excellent customer service

B.A., Communications And Minor In Event Planning

Activities and Societies: Was a member of HillelDeans List

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