Samantha Atkinson Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Bensons Trading Company

Visual merchandising coordinator • developing floor plans and layouts of licensed show bags at events, so that its easier for the customer to locate the desired products.• arrange layouts and display visuals to ensure it is easy for the customer to self-select.• highlight and exhibit particular products at strategic locations throughout Bensons stands.• Educate the customer about the product in an effective & creative way.• Make proper arrangements in such a way to increase the sale of unsought goods.• coordinate competitions, train staff, organize the set up and pack up of events Manage and co-ordinate Major Events & Launch activities• Develop & manage Bensons major retail events capital city shows• Develop Merchandise / Marketing programs & new licensed product launches• Provide Management Updates – Senior Management, Advertising, Licensing & Marketing

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Derrimut 3030 Victoria

- Managing product development from concept through to production, shipment & delivery.- Manage & provide creative direction to graphic designers.- Assessing creative assets available, and briefing designers on correct & preferred usage.- managed all licensor approval forms & administration.- Responsible for sourcing new product & identifying market trends.- Directing in house photo shoots for websites advertising and show guides .- Constantly working across multiple products, brands & customers- Negotiating licensing deals, factory pricing, customer pricing & ship dates.- Liaising with Testing Labs to gain a thorough understanding of Local Toy Standards, and developing product accordingly to meet appropriate standards.- Liaising with factories on a daily basis to follow up samples, testing, QA approvals, QC inspections and ensure all shipments are on schedule.- Travelling to China/ hong kong, Taiwan, USA regularly to meet with new & existing factories to view facilities, to understand manufactures processing and production processes, to check production progress & quality, and to source new products, and attend trade shows.- Maintain communications and provide market analysis updates.- design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities

Melbourne, Australia

cabin crew

- Assisting and running surf lessons with head surf instructors - Teaching children/ adults/ groups about water safety identifying beach hazards - Techniques of Surfing

Certificate Iv In Business (Marketing) Bsb40701, Business Marketing, Certificate Iv In Business (Marketing)

Vce

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