Kathryn Simpson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Lead, coach and develop early career associates and managers representing 600+ Home Depot locations across the East
• Engage with HR Partners to recruit, train and retain top talent
• Manage the internal promotion process and coach early career associates on next steps within their career development

• Designing an onboarding program for newly hired sales representatives, to increase employee retention and improve overall relationships between the corporate office, outside sales representatives, and customers
• Creating a sales training program with monthly touchpoints on topics related to sales, marketing, and product development, with the goal of continually educating the outside sales team on new product innovations, brand.
• Coordinating between the sales and marketing departments to communicate marketing initiatives to the outside sales team and give relevant feedback to the marketing director

Marietta, GA

• Originating and managing all online retail sales through Amazon, Zulily, and Ruelala
• Designing all national and international trade shows, to generate leads, engage with customers, and increase product sell-through
• Working with the direct sales force of 50+ outside sales representatives to create and distribute necessary sales tools and sales reports
• Organizing the product assortment and sales reports for chain customers
• Representing the McGee Group at industry events, including the Vision Council Executive Summit and Emerging Optical Leaders meetings
• Planning and executing the bi-annual sales conference for 75+ attendees

Marietta, GA

Coordinating marketing, public relations and social media efforts for the McGee Group. In charge of new product releases, all social media pages and editorial requests. Assisting with the annual sales conference, new programs for licensed and in-house brands and budget for future marketing and advertising initiatives.

Interning for the summer at the The McGee Group, marketing eyewear and sunglasses designed and produced by the company. In charge of developing and implementing a social media strategy, as well as creating an intern manual. Planning and executing new product release meetings.

Researching, planning and implementing a full awareness campaign including a situation analysis and a press kit for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to encourage participation in an in-house multimedia opportunity, directing and managing team members and working closely with hospital administration

Abj, Public Relations

Ba, English