Experience

Cousin Corporation of America

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Coordinator

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Laura Janelle and CosmoStyle by Cosmopolitan• Drive business by building relationships and utilizing product knowledge • Meet and exceed forecast figures by adding new accounts by closing sales• Network and train sales force at tradeshows and during product launches• Interface with customers and generate revenue while building long-lasting relationships• Worked with our internal teams to launch new product lines and the division of CosmoStyle by Cosmopolitan • Collaborate in product development meetings and provide sales feedback • Worked jointly in leading divisional meetings• Plan and style outfits for catalog and marketing photoshoots• Collaborate with product development, marketing and photography for flawless photoshoot execution • Develop visual merchandising strategy and order inventory for each regional show • Drive business by building relationships and training sales force• Assist with catalog development to ensure it is a reliable selling tool for our sales reps and B2B customer

• Copywriter

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  CosmoStyle by Cosmopolitan Division • Write all product copy to be sent to Cosmopolitan for feedback and make any necessary changes and/or updates • Become educated in all aspects of each product to ensure all selling points are portrayed in product copy• Learn who our B2B customer is to ensure the tone and direction of copy is reflected• Learn who our B2C customer is to ensure the tone and direction of copy is reflected • Write creative, yet effective copy to ensure sales are boosted • Ensure B2B copy is a selling tool to our retail owners so that selling points are provided to them to share with the end consumer in mind• Write copy for our B2B website and B2C website • Meet with marketing, designers and merchandise assistant to educate and collaborate on product copy for website and e-mail marketing• Learn coding to ensure copywriting material is uploaded to our website correctly

• Copywriter

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Laura Janelle Division • Become educated in all aspects of each product to ensure all selling points are portrayed in product copy• Learn who our B2B customer is to ensure the tone and direction of copy is reflected• Learn who our B2C customer is to ensure the tone and direction of copy is reflected • Familiarize with competitors and make sure the tone lines up and is reflected • Write creative, yet effective copy to ensure sales are boosted • Ensure B2B copy is a selling tool to our retail owners so that selling points are provided to them to share with the end consumer in mind• Write copy for our B2B catalog, website and social media channels, along with our B2C website • Post photos and provide content for all social platforms • Meet with marketing, designers and merchandise assistant to educate and collaborate on product copy for catalog, website, e-mail marketing and social channels • Learn coding to ensure copywriting material is uploaded to our website correctly and displays properly on e-mail blasts



University of Wisconsin-Stout

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher's Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015



The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandising Intern- RTW Better Collections and Suit Separates

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Helped to ensure advertising accuracy by making sure samples were managed correctly • Analyzed weekly business results by creating and distributing performance reports • While being placed in the RTW Better Collections and Suit Separates office, I also learned the business of the RTW Better Denim office by assisting a team in projects throughout my 10 week internship • Completed a winter advertisement project for the upcoming year to showcase the product, price points, and promotions for the RTW Better Denim office • Made recommendations for the upcoming year(s) for RTW Better Denim office by analyzing performance, working with a team, and collaborating on innovative ideas • Presented findings on business performance and strategies to buyers, planners, the DMM, and GMM



University of Wisconsin-Stout

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Assistant

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  •Achieves strong customer service skills as well as works well with others to assure a friendly environment •The ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment to assure duties are completed •Achieves strong customer service skills as well as works well with others to assure a friendly environment •The ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast paced work environment to assure duties are completed



Bar Harbor Supper Club

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • May 2013 - Sep 2014

  Seasonal Position•Provided strong customer service by displaying urgency and thorough communication skills•Initiated teamwork skills by displaying the importance of keeping up a fast paced atmosphere Seasonal Position•Provided strong customer service by displaying urgency and thorough communication skills•Initiated teamwork skills by displaying the importance of keeping up a fast paced atmosphere



Texas Roadhouse

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Server

  • Dec 2011 - May 2014

  •Enhanced communication skills by placing orders for 5 tables at a time in under 45 seconds•Coordinated with my team to assure we displayed strong teamwork to succeed •Enhanced communication skills by placing orders for 5 tables at a time in under 45 seconds•Coordinated with my team to assure we displayed strong teamwork to succeed



Victoria's Secret

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pink Category Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Nov 2012

  •Supervised a team of 40 and effectively trained them on product knowledge and the Pink brand•Displayed attention to detail while accurately and efficiently leading a floorset•Lead monthly meetings to discuss what would drive PINK sales and motivate the team•Taught customer service through leading by example the moment a customer was greeted•Accurately placed and received shipments each week to make sure of proper execution during brand guides •Supervised a team of 40 and effectively trained them on product knowledge and the Pink brand•Displayed attention to detail while accurately and efficiently leading a floorset•Lead monthly meetings to discuss what would drive PINK sales and motivate the team•Taught customer service through leading by example the moment a customer was greeted•Accurately placed and received shipments each week to make sure of proper execution during brand guides



The Art Institutes

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Passion for Fashion Scholarship Winner

  • 2009 - 2011