Experience

Phase 3 Marketing and Communications

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Create monthly and quarterly look books with appealing mocks and artwork to market to potential and current clients. - Project managing-Increased programs revenue -Create high end mockups- Project Manage the Branded Merchandise process from inception to delivery - Research branded merchandise (promotional products) that are best fit for clients needs - Effectively communicate with external vendors and internal stakeholders - Field and manage requests for pricing and estimates determining appropriate markups and quoting - Create and manage purchase orders, mock-ups, coordinate proof approvals, shipping logistics, and any project consultation - Coordinate marketing logistics and inventory of merchandise - Support development and maintenance of clients web procurement sites - Project Manage the Branded Merchandise process from inception to delivery - Research branded merchandise (promotional products) that are best fit for clients needs - Effectively communicate with external vendors and internal stakeholders - Field and manage requests for pricing and estimates determining appropriate markups and quoting - Create and manage purchase orders, mock-ups, coordinate proof approvals, shipping logistics, and any project consultation - Coordinate marketing logistics and inventory of merchandise - Support development and maintenance of clients web procurement sites Skills: Project Management · Product Marketing · Creativity Skills · Customer Service · Communication · Organization SkillsSkills: Project Management · Product Marketing · Creativity Skills · Customer Service · Communication · Organization Skills Show less

• Branded Merchandise Specialist

  • May 2022 - Apr 2023



VIRU

• United States
• Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  -Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development and succession. -Sourced and screened candidates for social media management, management, and designed roles and coordinated interviews, offers and onboarding. -Managed costs and billing and resolved financial discrepancies effectively through organizational management of account information using Quickbooks & Squarespace software. -Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff. -Experience with virtual recruitment using social media, LinkedIn, resume sourcing. -Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels. -Frequently study market to keep abreast of new industry trends. -Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media. -Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands. Show less



Von Maur

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Department Manager

  • Aug 2019 - May 2020

  -Developed the department’s sales growth by monitoring and improving the department’s level of customer service, visual presentation, and motivating department associates. -Trained associates in technique, product knowledge, while also conducting performance reviews in a timely manner. -Addressed concerns to all department employees including other associates and managers through bi-weekly feedback and monthly management meetings. -Developed follow up sales program -Increased employee engagement by facilitating interesting and relevant events. -Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members. -Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals. -Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training. -Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs. -Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement. Show less



Sewing Lady

• Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Digital Media Strategist

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

  -Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers. -Responded to comments, posts and questions from various channels. -Created and distributed blog posts and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets. -Analyzed social media campaigns and activities using facebook, twitter, Instagram, and their website to promote engagement and made recommendations for enhancement. Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. -Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers. -Utilized best practices for SEO optimization to boost social media program's visibility. -Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence. Show less



Jake’s Closet LLC

• Indianapolis, Indiana

• Social Media Marketing

  • Jun 2016 - May 2017

  As the owner, I held many roles including but not limited to: -Assisted team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers. Responded to comments, posts and questions from various channels. -Created and distributed blog posts and press releases on social media and traditional news outlets. -Analyzed social media campaigns and activities using facebook, twitter, Instagram, and their website to promote engagement and made recommendations for enhancement. -Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages. -Created engaging content to catch attention of potential customers. Utilized best practices for SEO optimization to boost social media program's visibility. -Conducted daily updates to social media profiles to boost company online presence. Show less



Indiana Members Credit Union

• United States
• Banking
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teller

  • May 2014 - Sep 2016



Unified Media Lab

• Muncie, Indiana Area

• Video Production Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  • Responsible for providing assistance for media site • Keep requests for classwork up to date on the site • Record presenters for live viewing using NX5 camera • Set up and break down of the NX5 camera and Media Site box • Responsible for providing assistance for media site • Keep requests for classwork up to date on the site • Record presenters for live viewing using NX5 camera • Set up and break down of the NX5 camera and Media Site box



Newslink Indiana

• Ball State University

• Anchor/Reporter

  • Aug 2014 - May 2016

  This is the Ball State Universities' new station. Through this media outlet wore many hats including: -Videographer (using but not limited to NX5 camera) -Content curator -Graphic Design -Producer -EP -Copy editor -Writer -Reporter -On air talent -Weather girl This is the Ball State Universities' new station. Through this media outlet wore many hats including: -Videographer (using but not limited to NX5 camera) -Content curator -Graphic Design -Producer -EP -Copy editor -Writer -Reporter -On air talent -Weather girl



Collective Digital Studio

• Beverly Hills, California

• Media Intern

  • Jul 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Writing and creating original content for their beauty blog • Attend meetings and generate new ideas for the blog and other social media aspects for the company • Editing video • Optimizing Creators’ YouTube Channels • Being a team player and helping other employees and interns • Writing and creating original content for their beauty blog • Attend meetings and generate new ideas for the blog and other social media aspects for the company • Editing video • Optimizing Creators’ YouTube Channels • Being a team player and helping other employees and interns



Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trainer and cashier

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

  I helped train new incoming employees. I showed great communication skills while helping members and employees. I helped train new incoming employees. I showed great communication skills while helping members and employees.