Jenn Allen

Experience

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  Opportunity Partners

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Client Services Supervisor

  •Professionally managed a caseload of 31 adults with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting; including life skills and job placement. •Selected by the Director of Client Services to create and write class curriculum based on my creativity.•Work with larger companies to negotiate incentives for employees and clients. •Received the honor of being the Top Performer of our team.

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  Worrell Design

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Market Research/Sales

  •Coordinated and led research groups for national and international markets. •Supported CEO and VP of Market Research by preparing presentations and proposals for the development of new business. •Enhanced employee morale by developing and implementing an employee incentive “Get in Shape” program.

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  Carlson Companies, Inc.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  •Managed company-wide initiative to launch a new loyalty program that incorporated all Carlson Hotel brands. •Oversaw production of program materials including: advertisements, PR releases, print production, and promotional items. •Communicated with media representatives, governmental agencies, community groups and others to relay public relations activities. •Researched and prepared selected board reports for the President’s review.

  • Marketing Specialist

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Executive Assistant to COO

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
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  Promotion Services Group

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2016

  Account Supervisor (2001-2003 / 2010-2016)

  •Managed my team through the entire custom premium direct import process for Fortune 500 Customers, to enhance brand image/awareness. •Support VP of Promotional Marketing for the development of new business through RFPpresentation and financial forecasting based on annual business. • Led a $90M initiative to fulfill Solutions in India and China.

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  BI WORLDWIDE

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2019

  Design Manager

  • Buyer, identifying and sourcing to source symbolic and merchandise awards, incentives, and premiums for recognition programs specific to the customer needs. • Actively supported the project team to present and sell the proposed solutions to customers throughout the solution cycle. •Apply industry trends learned through industry trade shows and readings for RFP proposals and customer presentations.

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  Business Impact Group

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2021

  Global Product Solutions Manager

  •Manage all aspects of overseas sourcing, purchasing, production, logistics and quality & safety control for both hard and soft goods. •Led a $1.8M initiative to fulfill Solutions in India and China. •Establish and maintain a strong global supplier network by effectively communicate with overseas factories direct. •Participate in new business opportunities for global sourced product through RFP opportunities. •Member of the BIG Leadership Team.

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  HH Global

  Nov 2021 - now

  Production Manager

  • Manage Projects for Suntory Global Spirits (Jim Beam) POS Ad Hoc production items from ideation to delivery.• Proven track record of delivering products on-time and on budget for the success of our customers.• Apply industry trends learned through industry trade shows and supplier presentations to our customers