Kari Brunder Email & Phone Number

Kalamazoo, MI, US

• Possess detailed knowledge of categories, products and markets in order to successfully help lead product development market launches and product lifecycle marketing management for respective and assigned category and.
• Support the Group Leader and Marketing Manager with development and implementation of marketing campaigns, product launches, pricing, communications planning, market research and budget monitoring.
• Coordinate a variety of internal and outsourced talent to accomplish marketing action plans and programs.
• Assist in development and production of printed marketing materials that support brand identity.
• Manage all strategies and tactics to budget.
• Management of internal and external communications as it applies to website content development and updates, search engine optimization and search engine management, digital and printed advertising collateral, eBlast.

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

• Responsible for the coordination, planning and execution of specific tactical elements within the marketing communications sphere. This includes refining existing, or developing new, processes for these elements to.
• Contribute to the strategic and creative direction of the team.
• Manage web site content additions and updates that include Product Launch Content Support, Product Lifecycle Marketing Content Support, Translation Updates, Digital Document Updates, Corrections / Edits, SEO and SEM.
• Assist in coordination of photo shoot planning and logistics
• Coordinate social media content
• Manage and coordinate trade shows and event planning and logistics

Kalamazoo, Michigan

• Responsible for creating and managing a complete project file by gathering information such as scope, plans and specifications in order to successfully provide quotations, enter orders and provide supporting material.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate across departments and with Business Development Representatives in the field to successfully problem solve and find opportunities and solutions that best meet customer needs.
• Handle warranty issues, customer complaints, answer technical questions and clearly communicate the project process while maintaining a positive attitude, building relationships and providing exceptional customer.
• Maintain and organize multiple project files simultaneously by using programs and software packages necessary such as Salesforce, Order Manager, Outlook and Concept.
• Understand the Landscape Forms products and services and effectively communicate this knowledge relative to our many products.

Battle Creek, Michigan

• Drive sales and revenue to increase our overall operating profit, which is up significantly from years prior.
• Create and implement a marketing plan in order to prospect new business as well as strengthenrelationships with existing accounts.
• Lead our branch from an average Enterprise Service Quality Index score of 72% to an 84%.
• Oversee and coach employees by writing and administering performance reviews in order to set individual goals and provide continual feedback.
• Lead morning meetings daily to motivate employees and to let them know where their individual sales numbers and overall branch numbers stand month to date.
• Analyze monthly financial statements to identify trends, cost control analysis and overall best practices to maximize branch profitability and growth.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Successfully managed a “Sweet 16” multi-branch operation; one of the sixteen largest in Michigan.
• Manage the fleet and branch operational plan daily to maintain a proper fleet mix and to confirm tasks are being completed and deadlines are being met.
• Lead and develop employees to drive individual and overall branch sales and profitability
• Provide excellent customer service with our guests and accounts to ensure repeat business and branch growth
• Implemented an effective marketing plan which helped our branch grow more than 10% over theprevious year
• Conduct interviews, branch observations, and the hiring of new employees

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Utilize the copy machines, fax machine, and design services throughout the Design, Print and Ship Department to ensure quality services to customers.
• Assist customers in designing printed material such as business cards and brochures using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Train new employees as they are hired in so that they are knowledgeable and efficient on registers and in the Copy and Print Center.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Assist the Director of Member Services and the Director of Communication and Social Media with designing and copy editing marketing material using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Collaborate with local businesses and organizations in order to gain sponsors and participants of large scale, community based events such as Fast Built, Parade of Homes, and Home Expo.
• Participate in regularly held meetings, both internal and external, in order to brainstorm and develop new ideas for upcoming projects and events.

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

• Worked on a marketing team, where I exercised excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Applied various marketing techniques in order to successfully and effectively promote the business and educate potential customers of the services provided.

Bachelor Of Arts: Gwen Frostic School Of Art; Advertising & Promotion: Haworth College Of Business, Marketing/Advertising

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Alternative Spring Break Volunteer (January 2010)

Education record

Education record

Activities and Societies: Honor Roll, Student Council Class Representative, Key Club, National Honor Society Member, Soccer Team