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Kieai Morris, Mba

Regional Purchasing Manager- Americas... at <a class="not-italic font-text_font text-[18px] font-bold cursor-pointer text-link_color" target="_blank" href="/companies/kao-usa-inc-">Kao Corporation</a>
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Seasoned marketing professional with 11+ years of experience in direct marketing, marketing communications, and management.
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish -
Skills
  • Direct Marketing
  • Marketing Communications
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Email Marketing
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Kieai Morris is a seasoned marketing professional with 11 years of experience in direct marketing, marketing communications, and management. He holds an MBA from Strayer University and has worked for various companies including Kao Corporation, Mid Atlantic Dairy Association, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and Sodexho Campus Services. Morris has a strong background in marketing strategy, event planning, and supply chain management.

Credentials

  • Fundamentals of Sustainable Supply Chains
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Supply Chain Foundations: Supplier Development and Diversity
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Understanding Logistics
    LinkedIn
    Nov, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • International Logistics
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Strategic Negotiation
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Supply Chain and Operations Careers: Certification Tips and Tricks
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Influence Skills for Leaders and Managers
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • How to Think Strategically
    LinkedIn
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Introduction to Conversational AI
    LinkedIn
    May, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Project Management Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Public Speaking: Find Your Confidence
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • How to Speak So People Want to Listen
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Marketing Yourself to Maximize Career Opportunities
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • The Three Pillars of Effective Communication
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Get Promoted Faster: Expand Your Brand
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Prioritizing Your Tasks
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Purchasing Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • How to Prepare for Your Negotiations
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Learning SAP MM (Materials Management)
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • SAP ERP Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Leadership Mindsets
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Project Management Skills for Leaders
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Upgrading Your Confidence and Courage at Work
    LinkedIn
    Jul, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Speaking Confidently and Effectively
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • 15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • Communicating in the Language of Leadership
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • How to Stand Out
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2022
    - May, 2026
  • How to Stand Out Remotely
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2022
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Kao Corporation
    • Japan
    • Personal Care Product Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Purchasing Manager- Americas Region Kao Salon Division
      • Jan 2020 - Present

    • Purchasing Specialist
      • Jul 2013 - Jan 2020

      • Prepare purchase orders for the purchase of KAO brochures, pamphlet, collateral and promotions using SAP• Communicate effectively with printers, mills and internal customers on a technical level regarding print and paper for a variety of areas, (ie. brochures, fliers, shopping bags, retail boxes and wraps, and marketing collateral)• Correspond with vendors to solve production problems, finalize item specs and create delivery logistics• Create and distribute RFQs (Request for Quotations) and RFPs (Request for Pricing Proposals) to potential vendors • Award contracts to vendors in accordance to company policy and procedures.• Compares costs and evaluates the quality and suitability of supplies, materials and equipment to be ordered for local office and field personnel• Inventory management for marketing collateral and pieces.

  • Mid Atlantic Dairy Association
    • School Marketing Manager
  • Mid Atlantic Dairy Association
    • School Marketing Manager
      • May 2010 - Jun 2012

      • Managed the implementation of nation and local programs within a geographic area. ( New Look of School Milk, Fuel Up To Play 60, Refuel With Chocolate Milk and Dairy Optimization)

    • School Marketing Manager
      • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

      • Coordinate community outreach events geared towards child nutrition, the benefits of dairy use and physical fitness• Worked with school officials (school nurses, food service managers etc.) to develop wellness programs geared towards eating healthy and proper exercise.• Prepare grant applications for schools and organizations running organization programs• Coordinate new program launch events and marketing efforts for Dairy Optimization programs• Conducted site visits to key accounts to monitor and evaluate all programs• Compile and report of school retail sales and purchasing• Responsible for writing and submitting monthly updates for board or directors and quarterly newsletters• Work with Food Service Directors to create and execute marketing plans to help increase sales and use of dairy in schools• Work with social media group to develop new social media marketing campaigns and promotions• Prepare photo shoots and press releases for media partners for MDA events in MD, DC and VA • Responsible for planning and executing marketing programs and events within the Maryland, District of Columbia and Northern Virginia area • Attend and exhibit at state and regional tradeshows, industry conferences and events Create Powerpoint presentations for marketing MDA at conferences and events

  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
    • Direct Marketing Specialist
      • Nov 2007 - May 2010

      Write text for direct mail pieces and work directly with external vendors to create layout and design of piece

  • CAREFIRST BLUE CROSS BLUESHIELD
    • Direct Marketing Specialist
      • Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

      • Create email and direct mail marketing campaigns for prospective customers• Write text for direct mail pieces and work directly with external vendors to create layout and design of pieces • Manage campaign schedules and timelines and created work flow calendars to track projects.• Responsible ...

  • Eurest
    • District Marketing Manager
      • Feb 2007 - Aug 2007

      Developed and implemented merchandising plans to increase sales through most effective use of retail real-estate. This included the reorganizations of units and implementation of new products and services

    • District Marketing Manager
      • Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

      • Responsible for marketing efforts for multi-unit account• Train employees on unit wide marketing effort implementation • Extensive brand management experience with company internal signature and national brands (Au Bon Pain, Sbarro’s Pizza & Starbuck’s) • Conducted quarterly (internal and external) brand audits according to company brand standards• Responsible for retail and customer service training for employees • Initiated and expanded comprehensive bundling strategy that emphasized a 'solution selling' approach• Organize and implement client relations tools which included client satisfaction surveys, client development and special events to help increase retail sales • Conducted mapping analysis of retail units to ensure for efficient use of retail space.• Work with management staff to develop monthly marketing plans and calendars• Create flyers/ brochures and literature to promote all food service operations at NIH• Responsible for updating of all Eurest/ NIH brochures, fact sheets and special communications• Created and distribute surveys conducted from customer outreach events• Update NIH internal website and shared storage drive with calendar of events, upcoming promotions and updates • Created presentations for upper management, clients and prospective customers• Coordinated and planned special event functions, such as catered events, meetings and group conferences• Correspond with vendors for purchases needed for special events • Organize and implement employee and client satisfaction tools

  • SODEXHO CAMPUS SERVICES
    • Unit Nutrition Marketing Manager
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

      • Work with corporate to design and implement nutrition programs for retail and residential units. • Cerate wellness initiates such as Wellness Wednesdays and Balance Mind Body Soul program. • Design, edit and publish all brochure publications, website, calendars, flier, print adds and promotiona...

  • Sodexho
    • Unit Marketing Manager
      • Jul 2000 - Dec 2006

      Manged the marketing efforts for the unit which included the creation of marketing collateral, as well as the management of the execution of unit wide events and promotions.

Education

  • 2011 - 2014
    Strayer University (VA)
  • 2011 - 2013
    Strayer University
  • 1994 - 2000
    Goucher College
  • 1994 - 2000
    Goucher College
  • 1990 - 1994
    The Manor School

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