Executive Assistant to VP of Product and Talent Team. Lead customer outreach/feedback program, managed special projects, planned departmental events & travel. Coordinated candidate and hiring team interviews for Talent Team, acted as Administrator for Internal Formstack Account and Applicant Tracking System.

Provided administrative and business support to the Regional CEO and his leadership team. Planned various types of meetings, managed multiple reports, processed purchase requisitions, and established good working relationships with vendors and all levels within the organization.

Managed a $4M sales territory. Customers include regional chains, distributors, catalogue customers, and independent retailers.• Grew sales and market share in existing accounts by 4% in 2012. • Worked closely with customer service team to open new accounts and develop independent customer business. • Developed creative solutions to satisfy customer requirements.• Created, strengthened and maintained personal relationships with accounts.

Lead internal teams through all facets of marketing collateral and label development.• Collaborated with multiple colleagues and vendors and lead design team in development, photography, printing and distribution of all marketing collateral for three product lines. • Oversaw label design and production.• Ran Business Object reports on ad hoc basis to analyze sales trends and assist in determining additions/deletions to product line.• Recommended pattern support to sales team and key accounts (including Wal-Mart, AC Moore, Jo-Ann Stores, and Michaels).• Worked with key accounts to gain free pattern support exposure in stores and on websites.• Directed internal web team to ensure all current pattern support was available online.

Supported Senior Product Manager in growing yarn business at Key Accounts• Successfully scheduled and coordinated five national yarn roll-outs.• Collaborated with sales and drafted departmental layouts for key accounts including Walmart, AC Moore, Michaels and Joann’s.• Interim product manager for crochet product line. o Successfully launched 7 new product rollouts. o Directed graphics and label manufacturer.

Supported Vice President of Sales• Assistant to VP, Sales, Consumer Division of leading Global thread Manufacturer• Processed reports and correct customer pricing through accurate invoicing

Responsible for all facets of retail CPG marketing, media relations and web support for rapidly growing Specialty Food Manufacturer. Associate Marketing Manager, Frontera Foods - Retail Marketing• Account and Product Manager for Williams-Sonoma and Dillards; Attended sales calls, served as primary contact, managed direct account sales, new product development, package design, logistics and in-store promotion• Increased direct account sales by over 65% in one year • Developed profitability and spending analyses for major projects • Directed design agency in development of advertising objectivesAssociate Producer, Frontera Media Productions, “Mexico – One Plate at a Time”• Developed and maintained relationships with corporate underwriters (Tabasco, All-Clad, National Pork Producers Council, Geyser Peak Wines) re: contract structure, advertising placement, joint promotions and public appearances for celebrity chef.General Manager, Fronterakitchens.com – web management• Managed all aspects of marketing website, including design, direct sales, fulfillment, customer service