Hillary Ellner

Experience

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  Avon

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Business Development Associate

  Created marketing and new business expansion strategies for women's conference business designed to expand Avon's brand presence with new audience. Developed marketing programs to increase awareness in targeted markets. Formed strategic alliances with major corporations to develop promotions and events.

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  SONNEMAN® - A Way of Light

  Jan 1999 - Nov 1999

  Product Manager

  Industrial design firm focused on modern lighting and home furnishing products. Managed product marketing for home furnishings product line from concept through manufacturing to launch, including research, product development, vendor relations, brochures/sales collateral, advertising, public relations and trade shows. Created and implemented marketing strategies including pricing, packaging, promotions and distribution. New business development, company identity, marketing planning, budgets, timelines and client management for clients including Ralph Lauren Home Collection, George Kovacs Lighting and The Home Shopping Network. Show less

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  Maharam

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2017

  Responsible for overseeing all product management and marketing aspects of seven product lines with combined revenue over $110 million, including product development, pricing, sampling, branding and promotion for leading textile design company. Played integral part in developing and launching three new product categories as base of major growth plan. Researched and analyzed market position and market trends. Provided cross-functional leadership and bridged organizational gaps between design, sales and operations. Communicated internally with design, resource management, merchandising, sample production and R&D departments to implement product and program introductions and support. Communicated externally with architects, designers, and furniture dealers and manufacturers. Developed and implemented marketing and sales strategies for affiliate relationships and distribution channels, including furniture manufacturing and retail. Tracked and analyzed marketing program and sales data. Show less

  • Vice President, Product Management

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Director, Product Management

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  • Marketing Manager

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Alliance Manager

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2009
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  MillerKnoll

  Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

  Project Consultant

  Special projects, business integration, strategic planning, marketing, M&A, business development. Worked across portfolio including Herman Miller, Nemschoff, Geiger and Design Within Reach divisions.

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  Hillary Ellner Strategy

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2021

  Strategy / Product / Operations / Business Development

  Strategic planning, product development, category management, product analysis, marketing, alliances & partnerships, business development, trend analysis, research, operational systems, branding strategy for companies focused on design and innovation.

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  Hightower

  Nov 2021 - now

  Leverage research & data and optimize processes in supporting Hightower's growth. Focus on informing decision makers how best to strategically grow business and markets. Collaborating with leading architects and designers for clients in Tech, Education, Hospitality, and more, we’re known for innovative design and quality products. My role at Hightower bridges Product Management, Marketing, Sales and Operations, with an eye towards revenue, profitability and overall process optimizations.

  • Data Analytics and Business Development Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Product Operations Manager

    Nov 2021 - Dec 2022