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- Drive sustainable business growth through development of growth and marketing initiatives, brand differentiation, & improved client outreach, resulting in 35% average annual revenue growth YOY since 2014 & robust portfolio of new, repeat clients- Recruited, interviewed, and hired 2 long-term consultants and multiple additional digital artists, ensuring product delivery met F13’s high bar for timeliness, artistry, accuracy, and style- Self-taught COO; diligently researched business development, management, and operations best practices- Identified need to create book establishing F13 industry expertise - propelled book creation, by interviewing CEO, shaping and authoring content, translating technical info into compelling layman’s terms, and managing publication, marketing, and sale of book on Amazon, saving thousands of dollars in external vendor fees to produce Architectural Visualization: Its Relevance to the Unbuilt World- Jump started and implemented design, & content strategy for website, including hiring and collaborating with various marketing consultants for logo development, overall site layout, and brand strategy- Introduced automation and technology tools for client relationship management and lead tracking - Spearheaded and compose engaging monthly print newsletters, weekly emails, blog posts to build F13 community / engage clients - Launched email and direct mail marketing campaigns i.e. targeting past clients for re-engagement with updated value proposition and dynamic lumpy mail tactics - Initiated shock and awe packages to fuel leads' interest, including personalized message, benefits-focused communications, and local items for fun, memorable brand interaction - Cultivated in-depth understanding of pain points and concerns of unique clients through ongoing research, attention to trade publications, informal focus groups with industry acquaintances to build client insights for superior, comprehensive solution delivery

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Returned to work part-time while continuing to manage household with 2 small children. Served as trusted adviser to customers, assessing their needs and providing tailored home design solutions through product knowledge. Contributed to store inventory process, resolved service issues, and ensured outstanding customer experience. - Leveraged merchandising expertise while strategically creating and replenishing displays. - Generated numerous repeat clients through exceptional customer service and relationship building. - Led weekly educational sessions for 10-15 customers on topics related to event planning and execution.

Household CEO, managing finances, scheduling, communication, conflict resolution, event planning, and resource allocation of 5-person household and pet. Consistently identify time and cost savings through focus on efficiency. Raised 2 children and assigned appropriate responsibilities as they grew into participating household members. - Volunteered to manage school and camp projects, including serving as room parent organizing activities and ensuring safety of 25 children. Played an active role in annual fundraisers by orchestrating canvassing of local community organizations to supply food donations for annual student fun run. - Drove cost savings by regularly analyzing household expenses for savings opportunities and maintaining a strict budget, as well as through economical mindset to always find best deals.

Coraopolis, Pa, Us

As Assistant Buyer of Sports Medicine and Table Games, helped to plan the product assortment for 200 locations and monthly open-to-buy (OTB) for multiple departments to drive consumer relevance and profitability. Analyzed sales trends, prepared advertising layouts, and collaborated with product team and vendors for logistics and cost optimization. As Rebuyer of Athletic and Lifestyle Footwear, tracked and analyzed individual store KPIs to ensure the right product was in the right place at the right time. - Drove consumer-relevant product assortment, setting strategic plan by identifying gaps and opportunities.

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Supported major program and account development for federal contractor. Trained several department employees on software and processes and supervised administrative assistant. Developed and maintained department marketing and promotional materials, updated and enhanced corporate intranet content, produced all major corporate reports related to project revenue and sales leads, led client feedback initiative, and coordinated end-to-end proposal process, collaborating with project team members to ensure project requirements were met.

Pinpointed and developed highly targeted prospect list for direct mail, email, and cold-calling, leveraging software and database applications to build, prioritize, and filter the list. Pursued and closed numerous new clients through consultative sales. Served as trusted advisor for existing clients, providing on-site training and problem solving.

New York, Ny, Us

Planned and presented seasonal assortment to leadership team, successfully justifying decisions and plans related to merchandising, purchasing, allocation, replenishment, pricing, and promotions through thoughtful, comprehensive analysis. Stayed aware of trends and the Lord & Taylor customer to ensure relevant, effective merchandise strategy. Negotiated with vendors to minimize costs and expedite delivery. Prepared advertising layouts for store sales catalogs.