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Work experience

Site Merchandiser (Digital Marketer)

Silver Star Brands - Oshkosh, WI
August 2017March 2019
  • Successfully proposed a strategy for brand differentiation between our company's two largest brands which was very well received and is currently being implemented
  • Collaborated with team on website redesign when moving from Commerce Server to EpiServer platforms. Aspects included site architecture, design, usability, and content
  • Maintained and regularly updated content on our homepages and all category and landing pages for two of our brand websites
  • Executed promotions and campaigns while working with other departments(Creative, A/B Testing, Web Development)
  • Ideated display advertising concepts and worked with Creative Department to create ads for our vendors to use in targeting new customers
  • Reported on campaign performance using metrics from Adobe Analytics and used data to make changes and optimize results

Assistant Buyer

SIlver Star Brands - Oshkosh, WI
February 2015August 2017
  • Evaluated copy and images for their ability to sell a product the customer does not get to touch and feel
  • Collaborated with buyer to brainstorm new product ideas and occasionally took the lead on said ideas from start to finish
  • Assisted in negotiations with vendors to come to a middle ground on price, terms, and minimum order quantities
  • Conducted follow-up on samples and paperwork and worked with vendors on discrepancies in order to accurately fill out paperwork for new products and new vendors

Inside Sales and Quoting

Grede II LLC - Berlin, WI
December 2013February 2015
  • Prepared new job quotes to customer specifications including but not limited to pattern descriptions, outside services and quantity breaks
  • Quoted existing jobs for engineering changes and changes in volume

Accounts Receivable Lead

Grede II LLC - Berlin, WI
August 2012December 2013
  • Successfully reduced accounts past due from 20% down to an average of 3% past due
  • Processed customer payments for a base of 100+ customers
  • Used Microsoft Excel and Access to run/analyze reports detailing debits and returns, credit terms, and average payment days

Accounts Payable Assistant

Grede II LLC - Berlin, WI
October 2011August 2012
  • Assigned General Ledger codes to and vouched vendor invoices
  • Scanned, cataloged, and filed vendor and customer invoices
  • Utilized great attention to detail by reviewing voucher reports 

Classroom Teacher - 4th Grade

Galapagos Rockford Charter School - Rockford, IL
August 2010June 2011
  • Provided instruction to 21 fourth grade students in math, reading, writing, and social studies
  • Planned and provided instruction using Singapore Math curriculum and CAFÉ literacy groups
  • Organized school-wide Family Literacy Nights and Family Math Night

Classroom Teacher - 4th Grade

Imagine Elementary at Avondale - Avondale, AZ
July 2009June 2010
  • Provided instruction to 28 fourth grade students in all subject areas, including ELL, ED, and other special education students 
  • Wrote Student Success Plans for each student on a quarterly basis
  • Member of the Child Study Team and the School of Excellence planning committee

Education

Bachelors of Science in Education

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
20032008
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.86 overall GPA
  • 6 semesters on Dean's List

Skills

Creative self-starter with excellent TIME MANAGEMENT AND communication skills
Exceptional project management skills with an ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines and multitask
Adaptable to ever-changing workplaces – able to work well within a team setting and independently
Solid skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook, and PublisheR
Currently studying for Google AdWords certification exam