Tammy Leber-Krout

Experience

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  The travel, insurance and defense industries

  Jan 1980 - Jan 1994

  Administrative roles
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  The Pfaltzgraff Co

  Sept 1994 - Jan 2004

  Responsibility for negotiation of contract agreements, as well as sub-license agreements when applicable, to provide key objectives for business growth of 40+ licensees Fashioned licensed and exclusive product to promote and accent brand identity to provide for a minimum of $2 million in royalty incomeRecommended profitability analysis to determine viability and financial stability of vendorsManaged departmental expense budget as well as forecasting of sales and royalty income to add to the profit centerCoordinated product and packaging approval to ensure brand integrity and increase consumers' awarenessFacilitated a bi-annual licensing meeting for 80+ vendors resulting in product development and industry networkingRapport with internal and external management resulting in principal contact for communicating product information for continual brand development Show less Evaluated market research to analyze market size, trends, channels of distribution and competition to implement successful marketing programsSpearhead creation of new products based on trend and company strategy for successful product launchDevelopment and management of core product business of $21 million to increase revenue and enhance gross marginDevelop and implement packaging and collateral development to achieve consistency in brand message; high quality while being cost effectiveDevelop new product financial analysis from sku level to three year forecast, including sales, margin, and distribution planGenerated product assortment strategy and product category positioningProduced product and pattern assortment plans with floor layout and fixture planograms which led to increased account buy-in Show less

  • Licensing Manager

    Jul 2002 - Jan 2004

  • Merchandiser

    Feb 2002 - Nov 2002

  • Product Manager

    Jul 1999 - Feb 2002

  • Sales Administrator

    Sept 1994 - Jul 1999
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  Talbots

  Apr 2004 - Feb 2005

  Assistant Manager

  Execute visual merchandising through product selection and displaysResponsible for meeting and/or exceeding sales productivity; Leading specialty retailer of classic apparel, shoes and accessories since 1947.

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  Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB)

  Feb 2005 - Apr 2005

  Assistant Manager
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  Bailey Travel

  Apr 2005 - Apr 2006

  Corporate Travel Manager
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  Schaedler Yesco

  Apr 2006 - May 2009

  Leading distributor of electrical, data and automation products since 1924.; Maintain marketing budget and provide strategic planning for $90 million businessFacilitate company growth through marketing and sales programsContinual brand development of Schaedler Yesco logo and imageResearch new territories for company expansion Responsible for obtaining the Federal General Services Administration ContractExecution of market planning for the local, state and federal governmentsCoordination of trade shows and events

  • Marketing Manager

    Nov 2007 - May 2009

  • Government Market Specialist

    Apr 2006 - Nov 2007
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  The Hershey Company

  May 2010 - now

  • Sr Associate Global Licensing Manager

    Apr 2012 - now

  • Global Innovation Marketing

    May 2010 - Apr 2012