Kate Lennox
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LinkedIn User
I’ve worked alongside Kate for close to five years now. In those five years, I’ve seen her excel at the core elements of her job like, product management and development, sales support and managing supplier relationships, and liaising with major global brands but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of her role, like building and maintaining cost and margin objectives, implementing new and improved processes and procedures and creating a cohesive team environment. That’s one of the things that’s so remarkable about Kate. She demonstrates not only the mastery of her core role, but also the ability to take on new projects that are both difficult and critical to the company’s growth. This rare mix of productivity and ambition sets a great example for the rest of the team and explains why everyone loves working with Kate – no matter where they fell on the org chart. I certainly will miss working with Kate.
Mike Patton
Kate was a highly intuitive and innovative young communicator who was an invaluable member of the CCTFA communications team. Would still trade at least two of most anyone for one of her!
LinkedIn User
I’ve worked alongside Kate for close to five years now. In those five years, I’ve seen her excel at the core elements of her job like, product management and development, sales support and managing supplier relationships, and liaising with major global brands but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of her role, like building and maintaining cost and margin objectives, implementing new and improved processes and procedures and creating a cohesive team environment. That’s one of the things that’s so remarkable about Kate. She demonstrates not only the mastery of her core role, but also the ability to take on new projects that are both difficult and critical to the company’s growth. This rare mix of productivity and ambition sets a great example for the rest of the team and explains why everyone loves working with Kate – no matter where they fell on the org chart. I certainly will miss working with Kate.
Mike Patton
Kate was a highly intuitive and innovative young communicator who was an invaluable member of the CCTFA communications team. Would still trade at least two of most anyone for one of her!
LinkedIn User
I’ve worked alongside Kate for close to five years now. In those five years, I’ve seen her excel at the core elements of her job like, product management and development, sales support and managing supplier relationships, and liaising with major global brands but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of her role, like building and maintaining cost and margin objectives, implementing new and improved processes and procedures and creating a cohesive team environment. That’s one of the things that’s so remarkable about Kate. She demonstrates not only the mastery of her core role, but also the ability to take on new projects that are both difficult and critical to the company’s growth. This rare mix of productivity and ambition sets a great example for the rest of the team and explains why everyone loves working with Kate – no matter where they fell on the org chart. I certainly will miss working with Kate.
Mike Patton
Kate was a highly intuitive and innovative young communicator who was an invaluable member of the CCTFA communications team. Would still trade at least two of most anyone for one of her!
LinkedIn User
I’ve worked alongside Kate for close to five years now. In those five years, I’ve seen her excel at the core elements of her job like, product management and development, sales support and managing supplier relationships, and liaising with major global brands but also learn other tasks that extend well beyond the scope of her role, like building and maintaining cost and margin objectives, implementing new and improved processes and procedures and creating a cohesive team environment. That’s one of the things that’s so remarkable about Kate. She demonstrates not only the mastery of her core role, but also the ability to take on new projects that are both difficult and critical to the company’s growth. This rare mix of productivity and ambition sets a great example for the rest of the team and explains why everyone loves working with Kate – no matter where they fell on the org chart. I certainly will miss working with Kate.
Mike Patton
Kate was a highly intuitive and innovative young communicator who was an invaluable member of the CCTFA communications team. Would still trade at least two of most anyone for one of her!
Experience
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CarltonOne Engagement
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Account Manager
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Dec 2019 - Present
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Global Reward Solutions
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Canada
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Supplier Relations Manager/Buyer - North America
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Aug 2017 - Present
Manages all categories for the entirety of the North American catalogue of rewards (over 100,000 skus). Supplier selection and maintenance requires methodical analysis, is driven by client needs and hinges on various platform integration methods. Constant management of and close connection to the supply chain produces a Supplier Relations Manager who is data-driven, has high attention to detail and who is comfortable with various technologies. Manages all categories for the entirety of the North American catalogue of rewards (over 100,000 skus). Supplier selection and maintenance requires methodical analysis, is driven by client needs and hinges on various platform integration methods. Constant management of and close connection to the supply chain produces a Supplier Relations Manager who is data-driven, has high attention to detail and who is comfortable with various technologies.
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Sears Canada
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Category Manager
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Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
-Identified rolling/elastic price points according to regular in-depth competitive analyses and market investigations. -Worked with full buying team on promotional strategic planning to drive online and in-store traffic. -Conducted vendor meetings to establish new product opportunities. Negotiated pricing, payment terms, promotional buy-in and various other means of establishing a profitable new product launch. Managed vendor payment system. -Worked with store associates to maintain optimal customer-centric planograms and inventory allocation. -Maintained and analyzed complex data worksheets for new web platform taxonomy and for everyday buy-team use. Show less
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Centura Brands Inc.
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Manager
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May 2014 - Apr 2017
Planning and execution of short and long term branding and business growth initiatives through strategic market analysis, creative and directed product development and meaningful partnerships with leading children's companies. This role requires the overseeing and analysis of each stage of the product life cycle while ensuring high level coordination with sales, logistics, regulatory and production departments. -Manages all aspects of the licensing process from concept to production for a line list of over 100 stock keeping units. -Liaises with licensors such as Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon, Mattel, Universal Studios and more. Uses brand planning strategies from licensing partners to create well rounded in-store presence of top children's properties. -Evaluates the competitive landscape to set goals on positioning surrounding price points, product features, on-shelf presence, and shifts and trends in the children's bath category.Sources goods from various suppliers for costs that fit within a specified contribution margin ratio. Manages product requirements through the life-cycle with each supplier. -Provides all product information including cost to retail, average retail selling price, product specifications and more to sales in the form of presentations and worksheets. -Is responsible for tabling department spending against alloted monthly budget expenditure, according to time of payment and shipment. Show less
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Marketing Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - May 2014
Product development and marketing for an assortment of children's bath care products. Maintains alignment of branding and marketing initiatives of major children's companies such as Disney, Marvel, Nickelodeon and more through licensing efforts and overall on-shelf presence.
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Look Good Feel Better
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Coordinator - Member Services and Media and Government Relations
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Sep 2008 - Mar 2012
Was responsible for monthly e-newsletter. Newsletter duties included writing of content, appearance, distribution, and monitoring of newsletter statistics.Researched and tracked industry media and reported findings to corresponding personnelEdited content, formatted and transposed member communications from plain text to HTML using Dreamweaver and sent and tracked the final product to a variety of members lists.Managed database and website content for the Member Services and Communications departmentsHelped develop Twitter strategies and managed Twitter content Show less
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Administrative Assistant
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Apr 2008 - Sep 2008
Provided Administrative duties to the Executive Director and Development DepartmentsVolunteered for the Look Good Feel Better Gala from 2008-2011. Acted as stylist/entertainment coordinator for 2011 Mirrorball.
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Education
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2004 - 2008
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Drama in Education and Society -
2011 - 2012
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Graduate Certificate, Marketing Management
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