Sonja Mclaughlin Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio

Responsible for providing timely and accurate unit and dollar forecasts of hospitality products.Responsibilities Include: • Monitor orders for actual demand and issue timely updates to planning group• Assist in collecting, analyzing, and providing feedback on market intelligence• Support customer demand using historical usage patterns, seasonality, new product introductions, and other related activities• Identify and recommend enhancements to supply chain systems to improve forecasting• Maintain and analyze actual usage versus forecast and recommend changes to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction• Monitor inventory levels, and maintain control and management systems within assigned facilities or locations in accordance with company policies and procedures• Maintain forecasting database• Analyze and provide feedback on market information and communicate item availability with sales• Work with other Business Units regarding implementing the Demand Solutions forecasting program into their processes as well. (Interiors Group and Standard Textile HOME)• Extensive Monthly end of month and start of month company-wide Forecast and data transfer procedures• Train new associates in forecasting and inventory processes including special distribution center replenishment processes, general forecasting, and special reports.• Work closely with Hospitality Platform Leaders, Customer Service, Sales, Transportation, and Distribution Center colleagues regarding special programs, forecasts, and inventory.• Diversity Equity & Inclusion teams and training activities• Part of company Safety Team

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

~ Working closely with Client Services and Business Development Departments, continue tradition of making our clients "Raving Fans" through client communication plans, reports, and customized client solutions.~ Facilitate social media marketing and webinar programs. Align programming and approvals to provide CEU's to webinar series participants from human resources industry organizations SHRM and HRCI.~ Apply international and research experience in support of our International Department including candidate screening research and verification.HR ProFile, Inc. is a full-service, trusted, industry leader with 25 years of experience in all areas of Human Capital Management and Employee Screening. We provide Background Checks, Drug Testing, Criminal & Court Checks as well as Reference & Education Verification to clients in all industries Nationally and Internationally. We partner with our clients to ensure best hiring practices and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance to HR professionals who outsource employee screening. HR ProFile provides market leading innovations, customized and scalable solutions and pricing, as well as unparalleled personal and professional customer service. Visit us at http://www.hrprofile.com/

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Research Analyst Contract through Kore1 IT Services and Information Technology Solutions ProviderResponsible for auditing external sources of construction data and information and compiling comprehensive audit inventory of precise construction information sources across the country. Focus is on planning, zoning, design review, permit offices, economic development agencies, community newsletters, oversight agencies, and private information sources that provide funding of, or otherwise monitor construction activity.Extensive application of innovative and critical-thinking, curiosity, research, understanding of websites where content is automatically collected, as well as ability to find non-digital locations of information in order to meet the objectives.http://www.kore1.com/

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

McGraw-Hill, Dodge Reports (Construction Industry Data/Publishing)10/2014 became Dodge Data & Analytics via Symphony Technology GroupPositions:2012-2014 ~ International Business Development Specialist, Sr. Data Researcher, Content Acquisition2007-2012 ~ Kentucky Architectural Specialist2007-2007 ~ Kentucky Construction Information News Reporter2006-2007 ~ Indiana Bid News Coordinator2005-2006 ~ Planroom Associate for SW-Ohio, N-Kentucky areasNetworked and established rapport in AEC (Architect/ Engineer/ Construction) community for editorial coverage of industry activity. Contacted at regular intervals over 100 architectural and related companies, responsible for maintaining relationships, tracking construction project news and data.Represented company and coordinated participation at industry functions and events such as trade shows and golf scrambles.International research and procedural development for new division.Identified cross functional collaboration opportunity to systematically generate sales leads by editorial staff. Presented to Global Leadership Team, nationwide program created. Achieved highest level of targeted information, over 180 US based companies involved in International construction projects valued over $5 Million.Selected by managers to mentor five times in colleague mentoring programs, developed PowerPoint presentations, aided in training team members both in the US and Offshore.Exceeded Sales Department collaboration expectations. Initiated extra communication and circulation at tradeshows, generated approximately 15-30 additional sales leads per year, enabled immediate on-site response to customer questions and concerns. Selected twice to serve on committee to initially develop, create procedures for, implement and then continue national Employee Reward and Recognition program “Diamond Drive”. Honored to have been a recipient of this award several times.Marketing Liaison CommitteeSocial Media Champions group.

Sanford, Florida And Cincinnati, Ohio

Sold time effectiveness and productivity tools to clients.Assessed each clients’ individual needs and tailored solutions for them, including seminars, electronic tools, and paper systems.Part-time & on-call status supplementing full time positions in Florida and Ohio.

Orlando, Florida

Art/Sculpture - Luxury Retail Market Sold world renowned artwork from the Lladró family company.Provided customer service to and maintained information for client base for both inside sales and corporate outreach clients.Daily operations of opening and closing procedures, purchasing, shipping and receiving.Special event coordination and participation.

Sanford, Florida

As Production Manager Assistant was responsible for Inventory, Purchasing, Graphic Design, and Building Permits.Purchased materials required for awning production and installation on a weekly basis from over 20 vendors. Created database to coordinate and track inventory for usage resulting in increased efficiency and monetary savings of $13 Thousand. Processed building permits through various local municipalities from document preparation through final inspection. Graphic design and creation of proofs for sales, client approval, production, and final output to vinyl graphics.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Provided support to all departments as needed. Improved and maintained studio filing system. As building committee co-chair, created first in-house computerized archiving system/database for 60 year old firm. Facilitated fire, elevator, security inspections. Researched, hired and terminated vendors. Managed emergency and non-emergency key duplication, distribution, and training.Administered benefits to 25 employees, including time management, healthcare, credit union, direct deposit, and 401K plan. Streamlined processes by creating standardized new hire and exit packets. Managed and processed employee files. Designed information transfer database for new payroll processing firm.As Field Clerk for $28 million dollar county facility project, tracked and logged progress electronically, set up and maintained construction site filing system and communicated with key project representatives. Created color/finish selection schedule, monitored implementation. Processed shop drawings, submittals and transmittals.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Consulted with clients regarding print media needs, from estimates through delivery.Negotiated budgets and time frames with clients, staff, and vendors for all stages of production.Scanning, graphic design, typesetting, and paste-up of original artwork and copy for client approval and production.

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Developed marketing campaign materials for and consulted with campus housing and food services.Desktop publishing, computer generated and free-handed illustrations for various on-campus products and promotions.Painted murals in dormitories and public areas as mural artist for pilot mural program. This became a popular and successful ongoing program.

Ba, Communications & German

Activities and Societies: Honor Society, Department of Communications. Media Internship at MIX102, WMXT 102.1 FM, Florence, SC, included.

Graduate Level Coursework, Urban Planning