Experience

Onyx Brands, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PD Project Management and Product Compliance Specialist

  • Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Little Rock, Arkansas, United States PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCT COMPLIANCE: Managed FDA Product Regulatory and Product Compliance testing process for Walmart USA and Canada and other retailers. Facilitated Hazard Communication Training and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Compliance for Onyx Brands. Drove content creation and uploads into Walmart and other retail portals. Ensured international compliance for product ingredients, manufacturing, and packaging information. KEY COMPETENCIES: UL WORLDWIDE… Show more PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT - PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCT COMPLIANCE: Managed FDA Product Regulatory and Product Compliance testing process for Walmart USA and Canada and other retailers. Facilitated Hazard Communication Training and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Compliance for Onyx Brands. Drove content creation and uploads into Walmart and other retail portals. Ensured international compliance for product ingredients, manufacturing, and packaging information. KEY COMPETENCIES: UL WORLDWIDE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, FDA & CANADIAN LABELING GUIDELINES Maximized Onyx Brands Product Safety Compliance and FDA labeling to 100% ● Reviewed all 3rd party Safety Data Sheet product formulations verify GHS compliance ● Uploaded formulations and hazard information to UL WERCs program to disseminate info to registered retailers ● Coordinated delivery of product sample to UL Test Labs to test for safety compliance KEY COMPETENCIES: OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING, TECH TROUBLESHOOTING, ANALYTICAL THINKING, INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Maintained 100% training and Safety Data Sheet compliance with OSHA ● Reviewed multiple Hazard Communication programs to decide on training to implement ● Implemented easy-access information system for Onyx and 3rd party formulated SDSs ● Aligned all customer SDS requests with accurate product information KEY COMPETENCIES: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & TRANSPARENCY, CONSUMER RESEARCH, SALES IMPROVEMENT Magnified Walmart US and Canada brand content scores by 60 – 70% ● Clarified product content to allow online customers easy access to products, features, and benefits ● Created e-commerce content to Walmart US and Canada Content Guidelines (including French verbiage) ● Uploaded into data pool to sync with Walmart portals and populate US and Canadian websites Show less



Vestcom

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Marketing Design Specialist

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2020

  Designed and updateed marketing and sales collateral to consistently support brand image, including Vestcom Product Catalog, spec sheets, business cards. Assisted in design of product presentations and sell sheets for sales team and VP of Marketing. Created site content for sell sheets and other online products. Played integral role in planning and executing advertising, literature administration, direct marketing and sales support. Assists in developing new brand strategy for corporate… Show more Designed and updateed marketing and sales collateral to consistently support brand image, including Vestcom Product Catalog, spec sheets, business cards. Assisted in design of product presentations and sell sheets for sales team and VP of Marketing. Created site content for sell sheets and other online products. Played integral role in planning and executing advertising, literature administration, direct marketing and sales support. Assists in developing new brand strategy for corporate operations, including new logos and brand images. KEY COMPETENCIES: ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE, CROSS FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TROUBLESHOOTING Reduced one-off marketing and sales creative requests with launch of Vestcom’s digital asset management platform enabling users to customize dynamic templates ● Determined site branding and functionality that supported 18 products and services ● Created site content through collaboration with platform specialists in development of JavaScript rules ● Engaged in ongoing site maintenance, content and trained sales team members on use KEY COMPETENCIES: ADOBE PRESENTER, ADOBE CAPTIVATE, ARTICULATE 360, TECH SAVVY, ANALYTICAL THINKING, CONTENT MANAGEMENT Increased efficiency through design, implementation, and coordination of launch of Vestcom University ● Coordinated multiple departments in development of comprehensive course content ● Managed day-to-day functions of site, including reporting and curriculum development ● Facilitated additional training and development opportunities through variety of learning methodologies KEY COMPETENCIES: BRAND STRATEGY, GRAPHIC DESIGN, INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, CROSS FUNCTIONAL TEAMWORK

• Marketing Support Specialist

  • 2010 - 2016

  Responsible for obtaining market research, current trends, marketing support documentation. Provided support in planning, testing and implementing new marketing strategies. Assisted in creation or alteration of brand images, prospecting of new target audiences, and budget determination. Tasked with communication with staff, management, vendors and customers and promotion of positive public image. KEY COMPETENCIES: PROJECT MANAGEMENT, DETAIL ORIENTED, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, DATA COLLECTION,… Show more Responsible for obtaining market research, current trends, marketing support documentation. Provided support in planning, testing and implementing new marketing strategies. Assisted in creation or alteration of brand images, prospecting of new target audiences, and budget determination. Tasked with communication with staff, management, vendors and customers and promotion of positive public image. KEY COMPETENCIES: PROJECT MANAGEMENT, DETAIL ORIENTED, DATABASE MANAGEMENT, DATA COLLECTION, TREND ANALYSIS Developed and maintained marketing support documentation to division of regional sales team members ● Maintained client store lists through database administration and data entry tracking ● Determined seasonal sales trends and translated into calendars for retailer purchasing events. ● Coordinated with sales team to design marketing materials and print sales assets for client use KEY COMPETENCIES: SALESFORCE.COM, CRITICAL THINKING, PROCESS DESIGN, TECH SAVVY, FOCUS, INGENUITY Spearheaded development of Salesforce.com CRM program used by internal and external sales team members ● Drove site branding and functionality that supported 18 products and services with 52 sales team members ● Developed training curriculum based on industry best practices and organizational protocols ● Trained sales team in CRM usage through one on one sessions and classroom or online training sessions KEY COMPETENCIES: ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE, TERRITORY MANAGEMENT, LOGISTICS, GATHERING INFORMATION Created and revised artwork for 20+ clients based on Sales Team samples and requests ● Ascertained needs of sales team in creation of artwork mock-ups for sales meetings ● Aggregated art requirements and brand boards prior to allocation of time to each project ● Designed unique materials based on client brand boards and campaign objectives



ICM Inc

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2010



Ice-O-Matic

• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • 2001 - 2005