Ellen Beard Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Elk Grove Village

BES Packaging is a plastic manufacturing company that custom designs and produces plastic packaging for companies world wide.- Managing the production of custom developed products from the first customer inquiry to final distribution. - Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel. - Compared vendor prices and negotiated for optimal savings. - Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and record keeping. - Maintained computer and physical filing systems.

Chicago, Il

At Tangerine Promotions, I worked with clients in the liquor industry to custom design and produce brand-aligned items for giveaway at events, point-of-sale displays, and custom creations for new brands being launched.- Developing products from innovation material and providing creative, on-brand options. - Oversaw development of more than 200 projects each year. - Built and strengthened strategic relationships with current vendors and also sourced new vendors for special project needs and negotiated contracts. - Actively met deadlines for multiple client events monthly. - Maintained internal product knowledge database.

Morton Grove, Il

At Integrated Merchandising Systems, I became part of a team that worked with clients in the liquor industry to custom design and produce brand aligned merchandise for give aways at events and brand launch parties.- Independently managed an inventory program for client’s Canadian market. - Managed and reported production and delivery status’ on all active orders for the entire team in a high volume and fast paced setting. - Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity - Sourced and developed products to fit client’s brand needs. Followed project through until distribution