Experience

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  Progressive Distributors Ltd.

  • Cayman Islands
  • Wholesale
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Brand Representative

    • Jun 2022 - Present

    I use my creativity to build promotions and campaigns that are engaging and profitable . Now as a Brand Representative I am able to incorporate my sales skills to analyze the performance of the brands in my portfolio.

  • Sales Representative

    • Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

    Progressive Distributors is a leading distributor in the Cayman Islands of pharmaceutical, wholesale grocery, wholesale food service,health and beauty care, souvenirs, commercial equipment and supplies. Selling brands like Planters, Quaker , Tropicana, Dial, SC Johnsons , Libbey, Kotex, Gatorade and other well known brands.

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  BUY$MART- Cayman Islands

  • Cayman Islands

  • Floor Manager

    • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017
    • Cayman Islands

    Responsible for the day to day operations of the store.Hired, trained and discipline staff members.Responsible for delivering superb customer Service.Responsible for strict cash controls.Develop strategies to ensure growth of the business.

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  Eventsbytamar

  • Jamaica

  • Owner

    • Sep 2008 - Feb 2016
    • Jamaica

     Handled bookings and queries from potential clients in an efficient and speedy manner. Prepared event material like seating charts, handouts, name badges, branded gifts and food menus. Planned and managed the delivery of a wide range of events such as book launches, baby showers, wedding, product promotions, anniversaries, parties staff trips etc. Produced and delivered project plans. Travelled to onsite events to ensure preparations are in order. Actively built and sustained key stakeholder relationships. Lead multiple projects concurrently and worked in high stressed and fast pace environments.

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  Seprod Group of Companies

  • KIngston Jamaica

  • Merchandising Supervisor

    • Mar 2015 - Nov 2015
    • KIngston Jamaica

    • Managed, hire and train team of (48) merchandisers. • Managed customer base of over 300 supermarkets, retailers and wholesalers in eastern half of the island. • Periodic market survey to ensure company’s competitiveness. • Developed new routes for sales penetration• Managed in store promotions and events• Managed weekly payroll of (88) merchandisers• Conducted cost saving exercises to reduce spending in transportation and supplies.• Demonstrated awareness of sales trends, best sellers, and gross margin of products within respective department and take action to improve sales performance. • Reviewed relevant financial reports in an effort to make sound merchandise decisions by utilizing the Department/Sales and Item Movement Reports. • Managed productivity of displays, end caps, back ends and clip strips. • Ordered merchandise for seasonal advertisements. • Assisted in planning seasonal layout and execution. • Communicated reoccurring out of stocks to Inventory Specialist and General Manager.• Assisted in planning and ensured accurate execution of planograms.

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  Grace kennedy

  • KIngston

  • Sales Representative

    • May 2012 - Apr 2014
    • KIngston

    2013 Top Sales Rep. Capri-sun Jamaica2013 Sales Rep. Quarter 1 Eastern Region of Jamaica• Maintained sales in 43 accounts: wholesalers, retailers, distributors & membership clubs.• Coordinated trade visits with Principals in the field.• Sold the following brands: Mars Incorporated, Capri Sun, Fonterra, S.C Johnson & Son, Frito Lays, Monster energy drink and Vitamalt, among others.• Achieved Monthly collections of 100% to 165%.• Checked inventory levels at each store to make sure orders were placed in time to replenish stock. • Supervised Merchandisers and participated in promotions on a monthly basis.

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  Market Research Services Limited

  • Jamaica

  • Field Staff Supervisor (Freelance)

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
    • Jamaica

    Provide project management support to ensure data collection meets studies objectives. Oversee and coordinate all timelines.Schedule meetings for all assigned studies to ensure project staff understands timelines, responsibilities and study specifications.Involved in quota management and monitor field (progress, incidence, timeline, response rates).Troubleshoot issues with appropriate urgency and negotiate necessary changes.Communicate study progress and discuss issues with researchers.Develop relationships with researchers with minimal help from Field Director to best understand their needs.Estimate costs and time to achieve data collection. Monitor progress, costs and develop recommendations accordingly.

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  Jamaica Broilers Group Limited

  • McCooks Pen St. Catherine

  • Assistant Accountant

    • Aug 2004 - Jul 2011
    • McCooks Pen St. Catherine

    AchievementLiaise with the IT Department on the workflow automation on some aspects of my job • Scheduled, prepared and paid vendors; resolved purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensured credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.• Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.• Supervised timely and accurate receipt of goods by the warehouse personnel.• Conducted quarterly stock count.• Maintained files and storage of financial documents.