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Alexandria, Mn, Us

Alexandria, Minnesota

Develop and coordinate advertising programs for social media, website, print, billboard, and radio. Create collateral material for Ellingson's products and services including forms, flyers, signage, and brochures. Manage company website updates, employee portal, specials, blog, and events. Administer and document vendor co-op programs to maximize co-branding funds. Manage The Fireplace Store and Ellingson’s social media pages. Ensure adherence to marketing initiatives and communication that supports branding and the company's purpose and values. Support the V.P. of Business Development including preparation of Request For Proposal (RFP) packets for large commercial projects. Assist with developing the marketing budget, track marketing expenditures, and process invoices. Manage internal employee communications through Constant Contact including quarterly company newsletters, events, giveaways, and fundraising efforts. Coordinates staffing and setup for trade shows and career fairs. Organize and plan company events including a summer picnic, Christmas party, and Relay For Life charity golf tournament. Process requests for donations.

Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

Alexandria, Minnesota

Collaborated with product development, vendors, brand marketing, design, quality assurance, and legal departments to launch new product lines biannually. Created packaging style guide consistent with FDA and company brand standards. Streamlined processes to review and organize documentation for design workflow. Reviewed packaging, catalogs, and marketing tools to ensure accuracy. Obtained ongoing training in areas of compliance and market trends.Developed written and verbal answers to frequently asked questions on new product initiatives. Supported customer service through research and communication to customer inquiries. Provided Social Media Manager with accurate and positive responses to customer comments about products on company Facebook page. Wrote creative copy, developed recipes, and photography monthly for the company blog.

Alexandria, Mn

Trained in all aspects of Dietary Management including, administration, supervision and clinical nutrition. Assisted with implementing a modified meal plan. Developed and wrote standardized recipes for a five-week cycle menu.

Alexandria, Mn

Excelled in scratch food preparation and menu development. Created, tested and modified recipes for commercial use.

Alexandria, Mn

Efficient food production following standardized recipes and menu specifications.

Marshall, Mn

Prepared food for restaurant and banquets for up to 350 guests. Developed restaurant and banquet menus including layout, design, and costing.

Marshall, Mn

Assisted with the daily operations of the Southwest Minnesota State University campus foodservice department. Ensured menus conformed to contractual nutritional standards. Supervised 40+ student employees. Designed menus for new club and banquet facility. Investigated and resolved food quality and service complaints ensuring student satisfaction.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Restaurant Administration

Diploma, Dietary Management