Barbara Riggins

Experience

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  Acosta

  May 2001 - Dec 2008

  Performing all aspects of promotion management, managing marketing development funds,(budgeting) customer service with two types of customers, one being HEB and the other being suppliers, such as Tyson, American Dairy Brands, Carl Buddig, Butterball, etc. I Supported the Department Director, three Business Managers, the Retail Manager, and Marketing Associate. Deployed retail on routes and sorted and read POG's. I handled 45 major brand lines represented at HEB. I also ran reports, handled planning, promotions, orders, etc. Assist department retail team members as needed. I was responsible for training of new hires, member of company Culture Committee. Many other duties as assigned.Luke Soules Acosta Southwest (same employer as above, name change, position change Show less

  • Acosta Fresh Department Coordinator

    Sept 2001 - Dec 2008

  • Sales Coordinator/Retail Coordinator (formerly Luke Soules)

    May 2001 - Sept 2001
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  H-E-B

  May 2008 - Feb 2012

  All knowledge of CPG industry from vendor/manufacturer side and now from retailer side; All aspects of procurement for drugstore division of H-E-B Grocery Company. Handling customer requests, setting up new items within H-E-B systems and approving them. Negotiating with vendors on costs, deals, and applying funds accordingly to grow the business. Financial reports, including BI (Business Intelligence), handling pricing with the PAT tool, approving deals in the MTM system, and ad performance review. Handling advertising for the desk and posting the Drugstore Playbook for the stores to review and plan displays and orders for product accordingly. Working with Shelf Edge on SEM and NIP processes. Handling any Supply Chain order issues and shortages accordingly. Meeting with vendors and acting as a broker when none is available. Many other duties as assigned. Show less H-E-B Grocery Procurement Support-Imports All aspects of procurement support for H-E-B Grocery Company. Handling store scan issues, pricing, and vendor deal maintenance, process, etc, ads. Works closely with supply chain, business development, and pricing, and other key partners. I worked with our Global Sourcing team on import items, wire transfers, logistics, maintaining the Li & Fung broker website assigning invoices for GM and Grocery, any product maintenance and Global Sourcing maintenance of items by implementing the Global Sourcing screens for HTS codes and sourcing. I maintained reports for payment tracking, and wire transfer logs, and process wire transfers in excess of $500,000.00 a week. Process Letters of Credit on HEB behalf through our Wells Fargo China online banking system. Worked with accounting to process any shortages or deductions from vendors and deduct from vendor payments. Processed Forex Euro conversions. I analyzed processes and implement new ones for Grocery import process, worked on the US Customs Compliance process flow with Risk Management. I also attend the Grocery Global Sourcing monthly meetings to keep up on current events and present SOP. Set up items, set up vendors, purchase order maintenance and validating purchase orders, I work with logistics on shipping issues through our traffic department and US Customs compliance. Many other duties as assigned. Show less

  • Drugstore Business Development Assistant (Assistant Catagory Manager in Procurement)

    Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Procurement Support-Imports

    May 2008 - Jan 2011
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  Rohn & Associates

  Sept 2012 - Mar 2013

  Project Coordinator, Company moved to Pennsylvania

  All aspects of coordinating, planning, implementing project management for a Liturgical design firm. Handling process, working with Catholic clergy to develop and source renovations for their churches worldwide. Assist with implementation of designs with contractors. Writing SOP.Working in Quickbooks to set up bids, invoices and project financial tracking.Work with Project Manager to do correspondence and audit project bids.Researching new projects and sending bids out to contractors based on budgets.Ran financial reports, processed payments and maintained files and check lists.Many other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Wine and More, LLC

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

  Brand Ambassador, Part time Contractor

  I am currently doing Brand Ambassador work here in San Antonio, TX. However, this is a part time position primarily on evenings and weekends. I hold a TABC license and have years of wine knowledge and like to share the varietals and information to educate people on the many wines in the world. I have a flavor for wine!! Come do a tasting and sampling with me!

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  United Fashions of Texas Ltd

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2015

  Marketing Coordinator

  I research, procure and facilitate and track visual marketing products for new stores and existing stores. I work on marketing projects, research and price point product, source product, procure fixture and visual marketing products. Directly report to the Director of Marketing and support her. Many other duties as assigned.

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  Housing and Community Services/Wedge Management

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Accounts Payable Specialist, Temporary Assignment

  I work for a property management group and handle payables and accounting issues for 14 residential properties and process payroll. I pay the bills for 14 apartment communities and process payroll, I have a knack for numbers!!! I also research payables and balance the budget information. Audit property work, run reports, do deposits, reconcile the properties, and cut checks and track work processes. Lots of finance and detail work. Housing and Community Services is dedicated to providing affordable housing to people who cannot afford it. We are a non-profit organization and work with HUD and their guidelines. This was a temp position. Show less

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  Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  Field Sales Represenative, Part time

  I have a passion for pets!!! I do demos and promote brand awareness for our premium pet food. I work at various venues on weekends to drive sales and grow the brand!!! :) This is my part time Passion. I drove the brand to many successes in the independent distribution in San Antonio and New Braunfels. I hated giving this up, but the position was getting to be too much with all my other passions, but I still volunteer at the Animal Defense League and San Antonio Pets Alive!!

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  Reed Candle Company

  Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Executive Assistant President/CEO Contractor

  CPG company/manufacturer producing the highest quality Religious Prayer Candle on the market, having been in business for over 78 years. We are the original manufacturer of the first religious candles made in the country. I assist the owner with special projects, and many duties as assigned and the every day business of running a processing plant and working with clients and brokers and contracting and sales. Logistics, helping to oversee the daily plant and distribution processes. Product development, design and planning processes. Personal Assistant, customer service issues, all aspects of Brand Management. Many other duties as assigned. Show less

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  Advantage Solutions

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Business Account Administrator

  Performing all aspects of promotion management, managing marketing development funds,(budgeting) customer service with two types of customers, one being a grocery accounts and the other being suppliers. Process proof of performance, process orders and logistics. I Support the account executive, input deals, track orders, work at food shows, handle customer service marketing, and many other duties as assigned.

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  LV Marketing and Promotions

  Nov 2015 - May 2016

  Culinary Food/Brand Specialist Contractor

  I have a passion for Food!!! I prepare foods for demos at Restaurant Depot in San Antonio, Texas and Austin, Texas. Promoting brands to chefs, local restaurant owners, and caterers. I upsell the products and build strong relationships within the restaurant communities.

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  Accenture

  Jun 2016 - Oct 2016

  Financial Analyst Contractor

  I am a Financial Analyst for a Government Contract. I crunch numbers to meet the bottom line and reconcile bank and cash. Very detailed position using my over 35 years using my accounting and wire process expertise.

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  Whole Foods Market

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  Demo Specialist/Event Marketing

  Job Title: Demo SpecialistSUMMARY: The Demo Specialist introduces products to customers, provides product education, promotes sales and creates theatre in the store. This position also gathers consumer feedback for internal use and to be shared with vendors. The individual must possess a strong knowledge of foods and food sanitation and have excellent guest service skills. The ability to cook products from all categories is essential. DUTIES: - Provide excellent customer service and address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner. - Perform product demonstrations throughout the store. - Work to ensure all demos are effectively and efficiently facilitated including set up, clean up and completing paperwork for each demo. - Sell product via samples, cooking/serving suggestions, and personal experience. - Creatively merchandise demo product. - Work with the Store Graphic Artist to create signage for demos and display any provided marketing materials. - Ensure that the number of samples given out during a demonstration is proportionate to the stores customer count. - Work with in-store Marketing and Team Leaders to create a monthly calendar of demos. - Provide the Store Team Leader, Store Marketing Specialist and Team Leaders with a monthly demo calendar. - Work with Team Leaders to ensure ample product for demos is ordered, and that product is reordered after demos. - Communicate with Regional and Store Leadership regarding in-store product availability or changes in demo schedule. - Order demo supplies and maintain demo equipment as needed. - Assist the Store Marketing Specialist and Store Leadership with events as needed. - Follow and comply with established procedures, including health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices. - Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner. - Self educated on Special Diets, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Soy. - Conducted store tours showing healthy eating alternatives. Show less

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  Advantage Solutions

  Jan 2018 - May 2022

  At the company, we build people, brands and businesses! The Business Financial Administrator works closely with the Sales Team to ensure that our client’s brand marketing and consumer strategies are implemented. The ideal candidate will provide administrative support, and utilize superior customer service skills as the liaison between the sales and client teams. To be successful as a Business Financial Administrator you should be familiar with accounts receivable and balance sheet. Responsibilities: Administer the claims, deductions, and reconciliation process maintaining accurate records. Assist with repayments, receivables, and collections. Process invoices and billing.Providing Sales Team with accurate and timely promotional contracts.Maintain Claims, Deductions & promotional materials utilizing ECM (Document Management System)Assist Sales Team in coordinating events and creating sales presentations Show less Event Specialists need an individual who can train, motivate, and supervise their efforts to boost sales retail locations. Organize events, schedule staff, and develop improvementof in-store events. • Supervise team members. Plan, schedule and direct their work.• Monitor and coach performance; train associates.• Prepare and deliver performance appraisals.• Make discipline and termination recommendations.• Forecast staffing needs for Event Specialists and Lead Event Specialists.• Independently recruit, interview, and hire ES and LES.• Identify and recommend candidates for promotion.• Build relationships with store managers and customers.• Analyze and report daily event execution.• Manage inventory and equipment for events.The Club Supervisor is the highest-level Advantage Solutions manager at each Club location. They primarily are responsible for managing numerous team members and achieving exceptional program execution. They are expected to make frequent independent decisions of importance regarding associate and operations management at their assigned locations. They must be astute decision makers, effective communicators, detail-oriented, organized, and efficient.• Supervise team members• Plan, schedule and direct their work• Monitor and coach performance; train associates• Prepare and deliver performance appraisals• Make discipline and termination recommendations• Forecast headcount needs for Event Specialists and Lead Event Specialists• Independently recruit, interview, and hire ES and LES• Identify and recommend candidates for promotion• Build relationships with store managers and customers• Appropriately schedule and staff events• Analyze and report daily event execution• Develop and recommend opportunities for event improvement• Manage inventory and equipment for events• Manage safety and security of associates and property Show less

  • Business Financial Administrator

    Sept 2018 - May 2022

  • Retail Supervisor

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2018
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  Retired

  Jul 2022 - now

  Financial Analyst

  Retired from Advantage