Kyla Gilbert

Experience

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  Fiskars Brands

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Supported 5 Sales Managers with creating weekly reports and creating account presentations. Assit in formulation of comprehensive market research plan, Perform SWOT analysis of Fiskars entry into categories, Lead concept testing with market research firm

  • Sales Support Specialist

    Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  • Assistant Product Manager Intern

    Jun 2009 - Jan 2010
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  Social Solutions

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

  Managed accounts within the Gulf and Canadian regions.➟ Identified client's organizational objects to effectively evaluate client's usage of software, create statements of work to enhance client agreements, and resolved all client issues. ➟ Exceeded 2012 Q1 quota by 91%, Q2 by 135% and overall 2013 quota by 105% Created 8 annual user community events; Secured locations, managed email campaigns, and served as the onsite point person at events.

  • Account Manager

    Jun 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Marketing Manager - Events

    Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
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  Springs Window Fashions

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Tapped to support motorization development projects for low voltage motors and control platforms for Graber, Bali, and private label window covering brands. ➟ Joined efforts with market research company and evaluated product user experience with 1:1 interviews/observations regarding consumer feedback on product designs/functioning/operating capabilities. ➟ Collaborated with engineering, manufacturing, and product marketing teams to launch new products. Facilitated customer-facing and in-house trainings on new product features and sales strategies. Show less

  • Product Manager

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Channel Marketing Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Associate Channel Marketing Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Associate Channel Marketing Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Associate Product Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Spectrum Brands, Inc

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

  Associate Product Marketing Manager

  Helmed the $27M US Garment Care portfolio of globally recognized home essential products. ➟ Conducted market research to drive new product ideation and innovation, analyzed customer quality data to improve manufacturing specifications, and collaborated with sales team for effective marketing strategies.➟ Developed 3-year product roadmaps with distinct value propositions of features and benefits across price point step-ups for 50+ SKUs. Forecasted product sales and major account growth i.e., Amazon. ➟ Instrumental in category leadership annual line reviews with Walmart and Target buying teams to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty. Show less

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  Agent Rise

  Jul 2021 - now

  Operations Manager

  Spearhead daily operations and member experience including membership enrollment, community relations, project implementations, and event management. ➟ Overhauled the new client onboarding process and significantly amplified lead generation for coaching events/workshops via Instagram and Facebook social media content planning.

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  DBLA Concepts LLC

  Jun 2023 - now

  Managing Director

  DBLA Concepts LLC, a Texas based service disabled veteran owned small business dedicated to supplying laboratory and medical equipment and supplies, along with personal protective equipment (PPE) nationwide.