Valerie G. Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

North Hollywood, Ca

Develop team and client product presentations and meeting materialCalendar and task management using CRM MONDAY software Create client invoicing for cost of services and productsSupport and build client relationships, interacting daily with status updatesProject management ensuring quality deliverables on set budget and timeline Maintain all company and client files, including artwork, PO’s, invoices, etc.Coordinate with sales team for project planning and objective execution Collaborate closely with vendors and supply chain from concept through production and distributionReview resumes and assist in selecting candidates for interviewing processAssist in interviewing candidates for various positions by providing an explanation of company culture, job duties and inquiring about job history Trained and mentored order management customer service representatives

North Hollywood, Ca

Develop and implement yearly marketing plan and brand strategyConceptualize and design digital and print marketing campaigns increasing sales and brand awarenessBrand design and creative concept developmentArt-direct client publications and yearly catalog designManage design and marketing projects from concept through completionReport marketing, website, and business analytics for traffic creation and sales leadsManage and optimize yearly marketing budgetsDesign print materials, advertisements, website and logosDevelop and design email campaigns and distribute through Constant ContactManage and design social media and email marketing for brand recognitionCoordinate business opportunities, travel, and trade show conference accommodations Trade show and conference execution Manage inventory and internal product purchasing and procurementParticipate in competitive bidding for fulfillment of services and goods based on RFQ/RFP requestsDelegate questions, requests, and pricing for full completion and accuracy by bidding deadlineCreate client presentations highlighting CéteraMarketing’s services and expertiseDevelop strategic marketing strategy per each bid showcasing recommended product and services that best meet the needs of their companyDesigned quoting spreadsheet for distributor volume pricing for lowest cost to client and best ROI for the companyResearch supplier with lowest cost, best terms, and overall performance and quality to determine best fit for each companyNegotiate contracts to secure quality service, competitive pricing, on-time delivery and discounted terms, resulting in saving the company over $100,000Generated Quote Requests and Purchase Orders with order requirements, detailed information and compliant pricingProactively managed and communicated customer supply issues and resolutionsBuilding partnerships with vendors to collaboratively create best business practices as well as solving problem resolution in a quicker manner

Greater Los Angeles Area

Manage e-commerce website content and design updating regularly with new line releases Develop templates and designs for email campaigns to launch new lines for fashion companiesDesign digital and print marketing collateral for social media, web banners, advertisements, flyers and other formatsCollaborate with fashion distributor for all line sheets, model, lookbook, and product imageryEdit retail imagery to precisely match physical garments and accessoriesDesign and implement new marketing strategies to online customers for new and existing products increasing sales by 30% and selling out multiple itemsOrganize all files on company server ensuring all artwork, photography and product inventory are kept to date

Greater San Diego Area

Prepare client’s logos and artwork for various printing on promotional productsEnsure all art remained within each company’s branding guidelinesPhotograph and edit all incoming products for company website and catalogAssist in design and product implementation for holiday catalogMaintain creative archive to ensure all files are current

San Clemente, California

Create and develop ideas and presentations for clients’ brand development Collaborated with Art Director on creative implementation on design and graphic materials Manage multiple projects from creative concept through full completion, while overseeing the client relationshipLead team of junior designers, training on office procedures and designing an array of company marketing materialsAssist in choosing candidates for junior designer positions and holding the first interview process explaining company background and designer descriptionLead team of junior designers, training on office procedures and designing an array of company marketing materials

Scottsdale, Az

Work closely with company CEO on design and marketing effortsDevelop new brand strategy and marketing materials for multiple restaurantsManaged multiple projects varying from illustration, website, logo, and trade show booth designCreate and design monthly magazine advertisements for State Farm, Mercedes-Benz, and New Frontier Imaging