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Responsible for leveraging brand strategies to develop Dole Packaged Foods’ business with Walmart and Walmart.com, to deliver sales revenue growth, distribution and innovation targets, category share, profitability, and supply chain goals.

Rogers, Arkansas, United States

In my current role, I am responsible for Client Relationship Management with our company and Walmart. My top priorities are leading Line Reviews, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing management, and monitoring business results. Additional responsibilities include customer service, clear communication, project management, and forecasting.

Springdale, Arkansas, United States

In this role, I was responsible for National Account Sales for our Fresh Meats Division. Additional responsibilities include customer service, assisting in load planning, transportation, and replenishment. Collaborating with pricing, scheduling, and other team members, we deliver business results and customer satisfaction.

Springdale, Arkansas

I engaged and communicated with three buyers and Walmart private brands team across three categories, including RVAP, Breakfast, and Snacking. I successfully manage pricing, new product innovation, and service levels. I ensure on-time delivery of weekly reports to Walmart buyers, sourcing, and executive leadership to improve customer service and maintain strong relationships.● Led optimum management of new item launches, developed innovation strategy, and maintained forecasts while ensuring excellent delivery of service for customers.● Coordinated and supported the development and launch of six new PL items for Walmart (four FVAP and two snacking).● Maintained production flow and drove efficiencies by collaborating with replenishment, CSRs, demand planning, and business units.● Successfully led private label contract negotiations and enhanced overall company productivity.

Springdale, Arkansas

During this tenure, I oversaw all aspects regarding product and brand management for newly acquired Sliced Steak (Philly) retail BU, Private Label Non-Poultry, Lunch and Dinner Sandwich BU, Bulk Deli BU, and Private Label Fully Cooked Poultry BU. I administered control over multiple key tasks, including monitoring SKU rationalization, new product innovation, pricing strategies, and trade management.● Acquired new distribution sales, designed effective pricing strategies, and liaised with cross-functional partners to integrate policies, codes, and systems to aid with day-to-day product management needs.● Responsible for P&L Management, Annual planning and identifying white space innovation opportunities to promote brand and business growth.● Led RFP Bid to secure 100% distribution of Walmart Private Brands Fully Cooked Chicken Products resulting in incremental annual 53M lbs. for Tyson Foods.● Coordinated and supported in strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting alignment to efficiently manage production capacity.● Participated in multiple national account negotiations as a subject matter expert while communicating capabilities and product specifications.● Headed business worth ~$50M with an ~$2M trade budget while performing as product manager for sliced steak and sandwich businesses.● Brand management for the Wunderbar, Sara Lee Meat, Kahn's, Russer, and Steak-Eze Brands.

Springdale, Arkansas

I successfully identified and implemented multiple process improvements, including more effective project trackers and management procedures. I monitored and led contacts for SAP ATP processes. I oversaw packaging transitions to new consumer packaging designs for Target, Kroger, and Member’s Mark brands.● Headed and delivered high-value projects within budgetary constraints, such as new R&D, Innovation, and Technical Spec Change projects.●Coordinated with demand planning team to ensure forecast accuracy, maintain product and packaging inventories, and reduce distressed inventory levels.

Springdale, Arkansas, United States

In this role, I directed all shopper marketing and social media as well as marketing budget, invoices, and payments while performing as activation and consumer engagement lead. I provided support in new product development, including gluten-free chicken patties and gluten-free chicken tenders. I evaluated and assembled syndicated data to align with marketing plan and product selling story.● Delivered excellent customer service by addressing queries and resolving complex issues in most effective and professional manner.●Ensured high product quality and drove cost savings to enhance business growth.●Successfully developed and managed approximately $1.3M budget annually.

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

I managed and streamlined sales operations for multiple wireless retail stores, including geographical expansion, sales team training and management, marketing materials, and final inventory budgets and decisions. I managed and operated POS system, such as tracking carrier commissions, reconciling payables and receivables, and assessing productivity of sales, products, and staff. I maintained and input all accounting in Quick Books. I built chain of sportswear stores selling regional officially licensed gifts and apparel. I created pricing structure, brochures, advertising, product artwork, and graphic design concepts. I maintained company’s e-commerce website and social media presence.● Led and developed staff of 35 members, including setting goals, motivating and managing the sales team, and executing staff training.● Developed, executed, and streamlined embroidery and heat press production processes.● Increased sales growth from zero to over $1.5M on annual basis.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Created training programs for entire sales staff, helped manage and coach sales staff, tracked and reconciled commissions from carrier (AT&T), helped create and place advertising for locations, personally assisted with sales and customer service.

Springdale, Arkansas, United States

Oversaw operations for 4 retail stores, conducted regular management meetings and coaching sessions, conducted all sales training for company (15 locations), managed P&L for my sales area, personally assisted in closing all corporate account sales (over 10 lines of service), continued to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi, Student Council, Dance Company, Musical Theater, AAF

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi, Student Council