Experience

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  TNG, Inc.

  • Kalamazoo, MI and Phoenix East Valley

  • Merchandiser

    • Mar 2017 - Dec 2021
    • Kalamazoo, MI and Phoenix East Valley

    I assembled BBQ grills in Kalamazoo, then in AZ I merchandise magazines, books, Piranha sunglasses, and Mobile Essentials cell phone accessories at various stores in Mesa and the East Valley. Performed resets as needed

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  SAS - (Sales and Service)

  • Merchandiser

    • Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

    Serviced magazines in many stores in the Phoenix East Valley

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  Crossmark Sales and Marketing

  • Kalamazoo, Mi

  • Retail Sales Representative

    • Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
    • Kalamazoo, Mi

    Retail Rep for Chobani Yogurt

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  CROSSMARK

  • Kalamazoo/Portage MI

  • Retail Representative

    • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
    • Kalamazoo/Portage MI

    Serviced Chobani Yogurt at several locations until the project ended

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  Convergence Marketing

  • Merchandiser

    • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

    Perform cosmetics resets in Meijer, Ulta, and WalMart stores, Install Advertising and coupons as needed in various stores.

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  The Pet Firm

  • Kalamazoo, MI

  • Product Advisor

    • Apr 2013 - Oct 2014
    • Kalamazoo, MI

    Approach shoppers and initiate conversation about their pet product needs. Educate them on the benefits of feeding a premium food

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  Advantage Sales & Marketing

  • Portage, MI

  • Product Advisor

    • Oct 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Portage, MI

    Converse with shoppers about their Epson product needs. Show features of products that fall in the range of their needs, and demonstrate how they work. Project ended in mid Feb.

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  Crossmark Events

  • Mesa, AZ

  • Lead Event Specialist

    • May 2009 - Oct 2011
    • Mesa, AZ

    Purchased, cleaned/prepared/ cooked and served samples to shoppers.NRFSP food handling certified.

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  Kalamazoo Humane Society

  • Kalamazoo, MI

  • Volunteer

    • May 1998 - Sep 2008
    • Kalamazoo, MI

    Worked at the Humane Society Walk-A-Thon and raised donations to fund the "Operation: Fix-It", their pet spay/neuter clinic. Also, worked at the spay/neuter clinic, giving post op care to the kitties.

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  Tupperware Brands

  • Kalamazoo, MI

  • Manager/ Product Demonstrator

    • Nov 1975 - Sep 1985
    • Kalamazoo, MI

    As demonstrator, I would hold in-home parties showing the benefits of Tupperware items. I recruited several new dealers to earn a promotion. After promoting to Manager, I continued the current duties and Guided my unit in their demo activities. Attended seminars and Jubilees and had an amazing time doing it all! I thank Shirley Grant, my mentor, and Judy & Jerry Johnson for the opportunity they gave me

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  International Paper Co.

  • Kalamazoo, MI

  • Machine Operator

    • Jan 1972 - Sep 1981
    • Kalamazoo, MI

    Ran the sealing machines . Making sure there was product ready for the hopper, boxes loaded to insert finished product, and perform quality control checks of said products (paper milk cartons). Do order changes, and guide the assistant operator in their duties