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Kirkland, Wa, Us

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Bellevue, Washington

Bellevue, Wa

*Responsible for ingredients for personal care formulations in multiple industry segments including hair, skin, sun, and oral care*Developed strong supplier relationships resulting in handover business*Designed a successful and creative digital campaign for a greenfield launch*Submitted recommendations for process and organizational improvements which were implemented*Identified target audiences and developed marketing campaigns that engaged, educated, and motivated sellers and customers alike*Built a trusting environment with internal “customers” who can rely on quick and accurate responses

Greater Seattle Area

*Responsible for risk-reduction consumables in North America healthcare such as skin labels for imaging diagnoses, plastic covers for medical equipment protection, and cold therapy pads for post-biopsy treatment *Managed two product managers *Developed and implemented strategies to exceed forecasted targets via new product development, market strategies, and advertising for four years running *Established OEM partnerships for revenue growth and product line expansion *Developed medical devices *Participated in new business system redesign as a business process owner *Served as Communications Director for company’s Women’s Leadership Alliance

Valencia, Ca (Worked Remotely From Bonney Lake, Wa)

*Reduced costs by negotiating with suppliers and transitioning manufacturing in-house*Improved product functionality by working with customers to meet their process and policy requirements*Successfully maintained and grew business on a mandated product redesign by developing market strategies and case studies*Managed five custom quote specialists*Sourced 1,200 products to new suppliers in 30 days when a major supplier went out of business*Telecommuted from Washington beginning Oct 2009

Valencia, Ca

*Analyzed supplier cost increases and recommended changes to mitigate increases*Maintained product and supplier information in the system (uploaded product changes, created new part numbers, and maintained a database of product keywords, accessory items, and competitor cross-reference part numbers)*Led initiatives to increase revenue through new channels including distributors, dealers, VARs, and retail*Created private label programs through drop-ship suppliers at nominal costs which reduced working capital*Co-developed a 13-week training system and led the training for healthcare processes and our corresponding product offering

Valencia, Ca

*Managed four custom quote specialists*Developed and streamlined quote and sample processes for traceability and improved productivity*Created process documentation for the entirety of the Marketing department as part of a business process renovation*Created Account Manager appreciation events to keep morale high and relationships strong*Coached and developed employees to support their career advancement

Valencia, Ca

Valencia, Ca

Simi Valley, Ca

Managed a team of customer service reps • developed process improvements • developed customer relationships to increase retention

Editing

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Culinary Management, 3.97

Culinary management • developed business plans • created marketing strategies • developed menus

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts And Business, 3.6

Culinary arts • developed kitchen skills • created recipes • trained in all areas of cuisine