• Oversaw sourcing and contract manufacturing activities for non-Asia source countries, sourced new suppliers anddeveloped new and existing ones.• Worked with independent testing labs to test products against protocols to ensure product quality met or exceeded nationalstandards 100% of the time.• Managed communication with domestic and international suppliers via phone, email, and in person.• Managed risks associated with new product testing to ensure launch dates were met.• Supported the execution of development packages in a timely manner while meeting sample quality and cost targets.• Planned and attended community service events with the other co-ops.• Co-managed the Co-op Newsletter.

• Managed small print ad projects under the supervision of other team members.• Managed ad activity flowchart by setting up system to track additions and changes.• Coordinated and distributed flowchart on a weekly basis to marketing team and senior management for planning purposes.• Reviewed “Added Value” spreadsheets on a weekly basis to evaluate and execute promotional opportunities for TV andradio stations.• Collaborated with other team members in the execution of competitive projects scheduled for spring, summer, fall, andother seasonal holidays.• Coordinated samples and logistics for photo shoots and other general team requests.• Aided several team members simultaneously with additional marketing projects.

Rotated thorough several departments (media, accounting and executive) to gain knowledge of each business function.•Scheduled and purchased media space (Television, radio, press), researched and analyzed competition, created media reports and distributed materials to media.•Managed clients, developed and presented marketing campaigns with clients and informed the company of clients’ needs.•Reviewed new advertising campaigns to ensure they met clients’ needs. •Sold newly created campaigns back to clients.