Misty Dixon Email and Phone Number

I own a small business in Downtown Farmerville, Tx! We are a gift shop and florist that specialize in local fan wear and goods... I create unique and inspirational floral designs that are not cookie cutter online arrangements.... I love all the boho vibes and feels! Offering a range of goods, I seek out local, artisan finds that you won't find anywhere eise. Creator of all the things that make ya feel good.

A/R receiving and reporting under Innovation First International's umbrella of companies- Utilize Quickbooks and Epicor Financial Reporting System for company A/R role- Resolution of customer account inquiries, including invoice discrepancy and payment history investigation and settlement- Daily invoice processing for companies- Payment processing including check posting, EFT transactions and credit card charges

Excellent at creating integrated merchandising programsCorporate liaison for Field Marketing to ensure successful program executionDesignated buyer for Snapple, Mott's and RC Cola merchandising; including equipment, premiums and sales incentivesDeveloped localized market merchandising strategy in NW and TX for Snapple to use as case study for under-developed Snapple marketsNegotiated sales prices with vendors for all aspects of merchandising elements in programProvided in-store solutions specific to Snapple UDS and small format accountsGained Field Sales feedback on new merchandising elements to ensure the needs of specific markets are met and will support local and national initiativesAttended market visits with Sales force regularly to stay up-to-date on how brands are being merchandised and identify opportunities to drive new distributionManaged multiple brand program budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility Managed merchandise fulfillment and POS inventory through productive supplier relationships

Led project workflow for creative packaging/POS brand design projects to ensure brand strategy is met and messaging is consistent Briefed agencies, delivered direction for concepts, reviewed the work, discussed revisions and how well project met requirements of the brief and brand directionReviewed concepts, collaborated with Packaging team for print production capabilities and Merchandising team for POS productionMaintained Brand Marketing guidelines and creative principles established by Creative DirectorCommunicated, integrated and collaborated with Creative team, Brand, Brand Activation Team and agency partners to execute project

Sought and provided innovative/creative packaging solutions through trade research, industry conferences and supplier presentationsEffectively managed and maintained productive supplier relationshipsIdentified critical path for new product launches for packaging projects and communicate to teamWorked with structure/engineering team to develop unique innovation offerings in package structure to meet the needs of the businessSupported Director Packaging Engineering and VP Packaging Engineering on various innovative packaging launches, including AW Vintage Bottle, 21oz Football Bottle and Basketball Bottle

Drove volume and brand awareness by contributing to the successful launch of consumer driven packaging through attending bottler trial runs, developing new closure colors, distributing bottle samples, new structure ideas on secondary packaging and gathering data from suppliersManaged, tracked and analyzed packaging budget spend to report to Director and VP Packaging to make budgetary decisions Edited and distributed Dr's Orders, a monthly newsletter that communicates valuable details regarding brand redesigns, reformulations and new product launchesSupported Field Sales and bottler network by providing packaging knowledge and support

Supported Sr. Manager and team with responsibilities including communication with suppliers, Brand Marketing, bottlers, finance and promotionsDeveloped and implemented invoice review process for timely review and approval of supplier invoices, contributing to cost savingsPoint of contact for suppliers and internal departments to resolve billing discrepancies and ensure accurate pricing