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Effingham, IL, US

Effingham County, Illinois, United States

• Decreased report creation time by 2 hours through reporting automation using Microsoft Power Tools (Power Query, Power BI), enhancing data visualization.
• Cultivated strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and vendors through timely communication, supporting stakeholder engagement and supplier management.
• Implemented a SKU performance review process, slashing warehouse backlog by 66% within 6 months, showcasing process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Increased sales team effectiveness by 39% by identifying lapsed customers, aiding in sales forecasting and helping to meet quarterly sales goals.
• Utilized advanced Excel techniques, including V-lookups, Macros, and Pivot Tables, to create reports measuring sales performance, track inventory, and conduct ad-hoc analysis.
• Calculated monthly invoices, rebates, and depletion allowances to ensure financial accuracy and inform financial modeling and budgeting processes.

Mattoon, Illinois, United States

• Assisted in month-end closing activities, contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Analyzed invoices for alignment with quotations, verifying pricing accuracy to mitigate discrepancies.
• Processed vendor payments, ensuring timely disbursements and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Collaborated with procurement and finance teams to address and resolve invoice issues, improving process efficiency.
• Reconciled monthly statements with vendor accounts, resolving any discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
• Oversaw the company’s high-profile Stihl account, achieving a 2-day lead in AP operations by streamlining procedures.

Effingham, Illinois, United States

• Executed regular internal audits to verify compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Monitored compliance with established internal controls, addressing any deviations or issues promptly.
• Identified potential risks and areas for improvement, recommending corrective actions to enhance internal controls.
• Drafted and standardized departmental business processes into procedural documents, ensuring clarity and consistency.
• Collaborated with department heads to implement new procedures and policies, ensuring effective internal control measures and improved processes.

Effingham, Illinois

• Managed marketing team’s audit validations and ensured day-to-day projects met deadlines, enhancing project management and operational efficiency.
• Launched and managed a Marketing Customer Information File for precise customer segmentation and audience targeting.
• Achieved a 20% increase in social media followers through digital marketing strategies and engaging content creation across multiple channels.
• Organized marketing inventory and POS materials for events and trade shows, optimizing promotional efforts and brand visibility.
• Crafted compelling web content for SEO and product promotion, enhancing the customer journey and support sections of the company website.
• Developed public relations communications across multiple mediums to strengthen brand reputation and visibility.

Effingham, Illinois

• Developed content for business brochures, social media blogs, sales letters and email marketing.
• Acquired proficiency in creating sales reports using the company's IBM Cognos database system.
• Tracked promotional campaign results, utilizing Microsoft Excel for data organization and report creation.

Owensboro, Kentucky Area

• Conducted retail merchandising at the store according to the planograms, and organized the warehouse.
• Built customer relationships through sales and customer service.

Owensboro, Kentucky Area

• Analyzed market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Coordinated marketing to promote hotel amenities and special offers, increasing guest engagement and bookings.
• Managed hotel travel websites, including TripAdvisor and Yelp, updating pictures and creating compelling web content.
• Implemented a guest review program, encouraging guests to write reviews on travel websites, resulting in a 10% increase in reviews.

Owensboro, Kentucky Area

• Contributed to event planning and idea generation.
• Cold-called businesses to inquire about services and donations for the campus and special events.

Covington, KY

• Assisted in organizing promotional events and campaigns to increase brand awareness and book sales.
• Prepared reports and presentations summarizing campaign performance and audience engagement metrics.
• Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities for campaign optimization.
• Developed engaging social media and blog content to promote travel and paranormal books with a 30% increase in viewer interactions.