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Albany, Ny, Us

Albany, Ny

Latham, New York, United States

Oversees the creation and advancement of North American workflow processes pertaining to pricing activities. Works cross-departmentally to improve PIP’s overall product data integrity. Development of competitive data analyses to measure PIP’s price optimization in the industrial marketplace.

Latham, Ny

Present – 12/2017 Pricing SpecialistProtective Industrial Products, Inc., Latham, NY• Guided all technical aspects and implementation of pricing into PIP’s ERP system. o Worked interdepartmentally to operationally support over 14 acquisitions/integrations to date, which has driven the addition of 750+ million in annual sales volume over the past six years.• Streamlined quarterly and bi-annual analysis reporting for 800+ Industrial customers and adjusted pricing based on changing product costs, market conditions and customer commitment to sales volume. • In coordination with our digital platforms team, developed a web-based price activity workflow process to:o Develop a Sales Leadership DOAo Empower our sellers to win business through price concession, promotional sign-up, or adjustments to a customer’s overall price level.o Create analytic reports to measure sales growth or loss because of actions taken by our sellers.o Funnel market competitor pricing data for review against both our published and promotional price strategies.• Instituted a variety of Power BI Reporting models including:o Identifying excess dead stock and an aging inventory process to reduce prices, develop a price list for distributors and free up warehouse space for new products. o Analytic tools to help our sales team better understand price points nationally and whether it has translated to sales – be it through published or promotional pricing offered.• Created documentation outlining standards of practice (SOP’s) for departments including Product Management, Pricing, Sales, Customer Service, and Order Management.

Albany, New York Area

• Drove client-driven projects by managing budgets, performing accounting, social media outreach and analytics, targeted press kits and merchandising opportunities to increase client revenue stream.• Developed client fundraising gala budget and led planning committee to produce an annual event that managed to raise 100% above prior year while coming in 25% under budget.

Albany, New York Area

* Coordinating and implementing MDA programs such as clinics, summer camp, support groups, community resource referrals, and other services aimed at assisting individuals and families affected by muscle disease. • Performed detailed engagement outreach and a 31% reduction of inactive family registration files in migration of systems to a new cloud-based family CRM platform (Salesforce).• Enrolled 34% of regional camp-aged (6-17) campers into MDA's annual camp program.• Negotiated with current and former loan closet vendors, clinic support staff and families / caregivers to ensure timely delivery, maintenance, inventory management, and pick-up of durable medical equipment.

Albany, New York Area

• Facilitated event registration and post-event reporting, invoicing and receipt for six-figure golf and gala events.• Leveraged local social media to +96% (Facebook) and +350% (Twitter) engagement and established an Instagram account.• Developed information gathering and filing protocols to properly gather Family and Clinical Services data. o Reported clinic visits, facilitate grant recommendations, and decrease costly physical/direct mailings.

Guilderland, Ny

The Chamber is a member association of 550 businesses, and provides one-on-one assistance to members to help your business succeed and grow. The Chamber also connects businesses with community life in the Guilderland, Altamont, Voorheesville area and partners with schools, the towns, and other organizations on projects that make Guilderland a great place to work, live, and shop. In the six-week opportunity I had, I:** Developed a complete sponsorship package** Developed budgets for a half dozen yearly events that would have significantly raised both the profits and profile of the 501(c)6 organization** Managed the day-of event functions of the 2013 Holiday party** Brokered an in-kind relationship with an existing Chamber business owner and graphic designer.

Freelance writing/musings on music releases, state of industry, sports, lifestyle, entertainment.

Schenectady, New York Area

Performed one call documentation and resolution in a fast-paced customer service call center environment.Cross trained on both fully-insured and self-insured products, claims, and benefits information.Improved provider claims status phone queue Total Service Factor +32% over a six-month period and dropped abandonment rate of calls by (-6%) to less than (0.5%).

Albany, New York Area

Project management of website, social networking and newsletter. Coordination of events programming, publicity and volunteer outreach at strategically placed community events like Larkfest, Art On Lark, Delaware Ave Street Fair, Restoration Festival and the 2011 1st Friday series. Chaired marketing and event team efforts towards inaugural fundraising event, entitled EXPOSED. Raised $10,000 on a shoestring budget as kickoff to organization’s capital campaign.

Sales support and market analysis reporting for label and distribution clientele in the music industry. Execution of market specific, artist-driven promotional opportunities and detailed analysis of completed projects.Between 2007-2009, worked on a three-person team that generated 3.4 million in advertising billing over the course of close to 200 artist-related projects, and netted 3.6 million in overall sales (2.8 physically).

Primary: Electronics Department.Merchandising; customer service; cashier; nightly reset of store.

Store Merchandising Analyst (Apr '04-Oct '06): Managed allocation of CD, DVD and Games product for 500 mall & freestanding locations nationwide. Reviewed & Analyzed store-specific opportunities in the areas of product flow, mix, store layout and pricing in relation to market variables.Pricing Department - Various Positions (June '99-Mar '04): Developed databases and analysis reporting on a variety of pricing structures. Coordinated field communications through organized promotional meetings with merchandising, marketing and store services departments.

B.A., Communications

Regents Diploma

Activities and Societies: 12065 Student Magazine (Editor); Junior Varsity Tennis (1992-93); GBA Basketball League (90-94)