Normal, Illinois, United States
- The Home Depot D28I Partner of the Year: 2024 - The Home Depot Supplier Analytics Partner of the Year: 2023 - Current and past retail account responsibility: The Home Depot (USA & Mexico), Rural King (Mattoon, IL), Hy-Vee, Fareway, and farm supply retailers nationwide
• Supervised 30-40 employees and managed three stores, enforcing measures to maximize sales and control expenses • Thoroughly trained to delegate, follow-up, take ownership and initiative, lead by example, manage conflict, motivate, interview, hire, create buy-in, and manage performance • Served as a store manager for a multi-million-dollar grocery store, ensuring optimum store conditions for customers and employees
- Conducted thorough market research via online database sources as well as interviews with primary industry experts in order to become an expert in the field of wood products and manufacturing - Utilized and further developed my financial and business analytical skills to examine the industry, competition, supply chain, government regulations, and feasibility of several business strategies for a client in Brazil - Assisted in creating a positive and effective team work environment by building relationships, seeking feedback, and giving advice to teammates and the team managers - Presented final recommendations for a global go-to market business strategy for a multi-million dollar wood plantation and manufacturing plant to 15 executive investors in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Managed and delegated responsibilities to a marketing team of 4 undergraduate students, including the Graphic Designer and Student Outreach Coordinator, to create an effective team environment - Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing plan to support campus awareness of i-Programs, student staff recruitment, workshops, and other Illinois Leadership Center initiatives through advertising, email, social media, and outreach presentations - Oversaw all ILC branding initiatives and ensured University branding standards are maintained - Supervised the the production of all print and web media
- Initiated and managed sales and marketing database with over 1,300 contacts by market segment - Established 4 new distributor accounts, resulting in an estimated $10,000 - $20,000 in revenues per year - Managed online distributor accounts by updating website marketing materials and pitching new products, leading to 49 product additions - Cultivated and upheld customers on a regional and national basis via inside sales - Improved and sustained sales and marketing collateral, including both print and electronic forms