Bartenders, cocktail servers or portable bars, Give Us A Shot is a premier bartending service that has everything you need to throw the perfect party for your wedding, corporate event or private gathering. Servicing the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

• Manage the Supply Chain process and communication to deliver 100% on-time quality programs with overall margins that meet or exceed our annual company goal.• Work in conjunction with the Product Development and Design team to write clear and precise specification that are entered into our RFQ. (Request for Quotation).• Support and follow best practices in the process of executing and delivering your programs on time.• Develop, monitor, and manage initial timelines for each program and report issues weekly.• Work with the COO and China sourcing team to determine best fit factory partners to quote each program.• Communicate directly with factories and Gartner China team to explain items and programs to eliminate confusion and costs.• Manage the timeline for Request for Quote RFQ) returns.• Review margins and determine if additional quotes are required. Negotiate pricing in conjunction with the COO and product Manager.• Award Programs after final negotiations and buys are complete.• Work with the Art Production team to manage the timeline and accuracy of art files being delivered to our vendor partners.• Assure timely delivery of all samples required for customer and Product Development approval.

Responsible for:• Build and maintain profitable relationships with Key Accounts by developing new sales growth opportunities and responding to critical needs  - seek out new accounts and effectively communicate advantages to convert prospects into valuable customers  - responsible for managing profitability of (negotiation of pricing, terms, and other contract agreements)  - identify and adhere to key account timelines (seasonal review/presentations) and communicate to rest of the team  - work with Sales Coordinator to ensure customer ticketing and shipping requirements are adhered to • Budget departmental expenses and track according to plan - Overhead expenses - Travel expenses - Sales collateral and trade shows• Update Sales Pipeline Reports weekly and manage revenue forecast  - Attend and participate in weekly team “Touchbase” meeting and other strategic sales or product development meetings as directed • Work with analyst to forecast annual sales and track +/- each month• Manage reps and create sales plans/goals for rep groups - Train all field reps in new products  - Include incentives where necessary - Mass communication to rep base - Make sure each rep has current samples, catalogs and most updated list of accounts in territory • Manage customer mailing list and coordinate bi-annual mailers to customer base  - Includes new catalogs, price lists, rep contact list and any other pertinent information • Develop seasonal sales programs and “kits’ to drive promotional opportunities - Work together with Product Manager to create• Work hand in hand with PM on inventory management  - Communicate variances based on trade show schedules and promo schedules Attend annual trade shows and tradeshows in rep showrooms when necessary • Field inquiries about custom opportunities or B to B opportunities and respond accordingly Work with design development and PM as necessary to execute

Support the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and manage 5 customer service employees. Developed training manuals for all positions in customer service and for the launch of the Chef Duff products.Encourages team members to look for opportunities for process simplification and improvements. Focus on helping team members improve their skills and knowledge through day-to-day coaching and weekly status meetings.Manage 80 sales representatives, their sample kits and tradeshow schedules.Perform administrative support for 4 sales team members.Directs the departmental improvement team in the creation and monitoring of key process improvement measurements and their graphic display.

Custom wine gifts and fully functioning liquor store in Avalon Mall.

2004 to 2005Managed the fulfillment process from customer order through shipping for this start-up company. Planned and organized all participation in industry and consumer conventions. Provided product technical support and managed customer inquiries on the Wishblade Yahoo Group.Streamlined Wishblade® order fulfillment process to increase throughput by over 100%.Organized and scheduled over 20 consumer conventions per year. Managed all logistics successfully and efficiently. Staffed booth at consumer conventions and successfully sold Wishblade products to consumers. Improved Wishblade users' manual, reducing technical support calls by 25%.Managed the brand message, consumer expectations and technical information via phone and the internet for the Wishblade® product. Created positive touch points for customers and interested consumers.

Support Marketing Communication, Internet Marketing and e-Commerce functions for all Xyron products. Managed and updated all website content. Created and scheduled on-line customer communication, proactively manage internet forums and coordinated industry trade show participation.Successfully launched two new corporate e-Commerce websites which greatly enhanced Xyron's ability to sell and market products on-line and educate consumers. Collected and organized site content. Managed website development vendor and completed projects on-time and within budget. Developed, planned and executed Xyron retailer customer appreciation events in connection with Craft Industry Trade Shows to enhance loyalty and improve channel relationships. Grew event attendance and received positive feedback from retailers.Provided timely and relevant technical support for the Xyron® Wishblade® product line. Fielded product questions and technical support for the 8000 member Wishblade Yahoo Group. Became known as the "go to" resource for Wishblade support by providing succinct and fast responses. Collaborated with marketing team to create and produce creative collateral for websites, email blasts and printed materials. Established basis for Xyron CRM system with creation and management of customer database. Grew customer database from 10,000 to over 25,000 in less than 6 months by implementing marketing incentive programs to get consumers to register.

Performed administrative tasks for the Vice President and three Business Representatives for the largest Carpenters' Union in the Midwest.Created and managed the quarterly newsletter.Successfully organized and managed conferences and travel accommodations for upwards of 250 people.Was offered a promotion of Executive Assistant to the President but had to decline because I moved to MN.

Responsible for two Senior Account Executives and 30 of their team members. Successfully planned and executed three offsite conferences for up to 200 people.Was promoted to Underwriting Assistant after 7 months as

As a server, managed up to 8 tables at one time, providing excellent and responsive service. Trained new servers and bartenders.

Held various positions in this company based upon what tasks needed to be completed.Implemented a collections process which reduced the number of past due accounts by half.Sold and repaired restaurant grade ice and soda machines to major hotels and restaurants. Efficiently managed the refrigeration service department and six service repairmen resulting in excellent customer satisfaction.