Samantha Garrison, Pmc-Ii Email & Phone Number

Topeka, Ks, Us

Parsippany, Nj, Us

• Co-lead the process for asset valuation, constructing robust project profile scenarios for alternatives with estimates of timing, cost, and resources ultimately resulting in the recommendation of the optimal project progression strategy to the business.• Lead the project team through work breakdown structure exercises to produce robust and high-quality plans with buy-in from all team members and stakeholders.• Lead risk assessments with the team and explore risk mitigation options and contingency planning scenarios that balance cost, timing, and product profile.• With project team leaders, project coordinators, and team members; identify ongoing operational and technical issues, facilitate discussions with team and recommend possible resolutions to leadership to mitigate any execution risks.• Manage stakeholder awareness and updates on project status with appropriate analysis of downstream impacts on risk, timing and cost.

Rahway, New Jersey, Us

Rahway, New Jersey, Us

• Took on responsibility for process of executing external communications to distributor partners to provide information for implementing new products and promotions; point person for addressing questions from distributor partners to ensure accurate information and correct implementation; created templates used in external communications for each species and type of communications

Rahway, New Jersey, Us

• Managed the re-design of a points-based platform created for distributor TMs and ISRs; developed and managed webinar training for distribution on Merck Animal Health products

Rahway, New Jersey, Us

• Acted as the project manager for the company’s first private label project for multiple distributors to increase sales, account penetration and optimize portfolio; managed completed private label projects to ensure accurate forecasts and purchase orders are submitted by the appropriate deadline to confirm product is received to the distributor on schedule; built and maintained effective relationships with clientele, working collaboratively and cohesively through communication and support. Resulted in $5.1M in sales in 2016.• Conducted market share research; created and implemented successful marketing plans and promotions, resulting in product growth and increased sales

Rahway, New Jersey, Us

• Identified an opportunity to improve new product launch communications; developed a Go to Market New Product Launch Bundle, which included an SOP and the development of a product specification intake form and repository to ensure accurate information and correct implementation was communicated to our distributor partners• Streamlined the account manager’s standardized reports into a single summary report enabling the business unit leader to look at performance consistency within accounts; met with all account managers to identify their needs and learn why each standardized report was necessary; consolidated 17 reports to five to maximize efficiency• Assisted with the process of executing external communications to distributor partners; reconstructed communication bulletin for better accuracy and consistency across all business units• Managed and trained colleagues on the Brainshark learning management platform for more effective external communication to include distributor training, sales enablement, etc.

• Recruited, hired, and supervised ambassadors ensuring high-quality performance, employee retention, and exceptional sales; managed 120 ambassadors within three areas• Responsible for management of client relations, including contacting accounts, developing and executing scheduling and records management; effectively resolving strategic and employee relations issues and customer satisfaction

• Worked part-time as a full-time student•Designed, launched and managed an online weekly schedule for ten employees to increase efficiency and employee satisfaction•Acted as front line customer support by helping clients better understand their pet’s health.•Educated owners about common companion animal diseases, treatments and preventions to obtain better outcomes for their pets•Matched products, medications, services, and preventatives to the customer’s needs

• Conducted interviews and screened potential adopters for a wide range of species including both companion animals and livestock to determine fitness for potential adoption. Handled customer financial transactions while delivering exceptional customer service.

Manhattan, Ks, Us

• Assisted graduate students with a research project evaluating the effectiveness of lactational estrus stimulation and the impact on reproductive and piglet growth performance. The goal of this project was to explore how to get sows to enter heat quicker after farrowing, while maximizing the return to estrus rate.• Recorded and compiled data from sows and piglets including blood samples, weights, ultrasounds, and intakes.

• Supervised shifts of 4-5 staff members on a fill-in basis• Offered exceptional customer service by educating clients about their animal's health, providing follow-up communication and addressing client's concerns• Assisted veterinarians and technicians with examinations and surgeries

Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture, Animal Science And Industry, Production Management

Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt Certificate

Pragmatic Marketing Certified - Level Two (Pmc-Ii), Marketing

Certificate, Adobe Indesign Cc, Fundamentals, Graphic Design

Certificate, Adobe Indesign Cc, Advanced, Graphic Design

Certificate, Adobe Illustrator, Fundamentals, Graphic Design

Certificate, Adobe Indesign Cc, Fundamentals, Graphic Design

Master'S Degree, Marketing