Trish Bellrose

Experience

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  Howard Johnson/Prime Motor Inns

  Jun 1987 - Jul 1989

  Sales and Marketing Assistant

  Prepared sales history reports, corporate contracts, managed sales appointment schedule, managed travel itinerary. Worked with sales managers from properties in territory to develop sales strategies to increase occupancy. Assisted individual properties with listings in national directories.

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  DEP Corporation

  Apr 1990 - May 1995

  Brand/Marketing Manager

  I held several positions while at Dep: Marketing Administrator, Brand Assistant, Assistant Brand Manager, and Marketing Manager International. In each assignment, I gained greater responsibility for the brands assigned. Developed marketing plans, lead new product development, initiated promotion plans to drive sales, collaborated with manufacturing to forecast demand, reviewed and reported insights from syndicated data analysis, and managed day-to-day operations of the brands. Directed PR agency to drive media placements in print and tv. Directed package design efforts, Show less

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  Mission Foods

  May 1995 - Jun 1998

  Product Manager

  Defined and implemented the marketing plans for all fried and specialty products, conducted on-going competitive analysis, and worked with regional sales management to leverage and influence regional marketing activities. Directed ad agency on production of national advertising campaign and media plan. Directed package design firm to redesign all boxed product lines. Directed promotion agency on all promotions aimed at driving trial and brand loyalty.

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  The Spice Hunter

  Jun 1998 - Jan 2004

  Marketing Director

  Established marketing goals to ensure share of market and profitability of products. Developed and executed marketing plans and programs, both short and long range, to ensure the profit growth and expansion of company products. Researched, analyzed, and monitored financial, industry, and demographic factors to secure optimum results. Commissioned consumer usage and attitudes study to better understand and market to key demographics. Communicated with outside agencies on ongoing campaigns. Developed data supported sales strategy for securing new distribution. Show less

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  Dioptics Medical Products

  Feb 2004 - Jan 2009

  Sr. Product Manager

  I developed, recommended, and executed the marketing plans that met profit and growth objectives for my assigned brands. Responsibilities included recommending product enhancements, instituting pricing strategies, determining sales promotions, establishing sales goals and plans, major divisional promotions, publicity plans and communicating with management as to the status of projects and initiatives in process. I also supervised staff and external support groups in the execution of these objectives. Show less

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  Live Eyewear - Cocoons

  Apr 2009 - May 2013

  Sr. Product & Procurement Manager

  I embraced a variety of roles at Live Eyewear. In my role as Product Manager, I worked closely with our overseas manufacturing suppliers to launch new products and manage existing products. This involved fulfilling the role of design engineer to develop technical drawings and specifications, forecasting and capital amortization. In my role as Purchasing Manager, I evaluated demand to create a purchasing plans that insured product arriving to our warehouse on time and insufficient quantity for seasonal and cash flow planning. This also included production supervision for re-working of inventory and special packaging requirements. Show less

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  Spectrum Reach

  Sept 2013 - May 2016

  Account Planner

  Responsible for the design of solutions around the sale of advertising on cable television networks and the suite of digital advertising products for new and existing clients. I assist Account Executives in prospecting by identifying each day business development opportunities. I develop positive relationships with clients and my community. I work closely with the Account Executives I assist in understanding the advertising needs of the clients and in creating a products and services proposal that ensures the overall advertising needs are met. I maximize work flow by matching advertising products new & old based on current customer and potential client needs. I collect, prepare, interpret and analyze research data reports (i.e. Nielsen, Polk, SEM Rush) and incorporate into presentations and summary reports. I prepare sales proposals to include advertisement layout, script, proposed fee schedule, time frame for completion and other related requirements. I drive account strategy for retaining clients and positioning new business. I manage CRM (Salesforce client relations management tool) output by interpreting entered information to develop additional solutions for client needs. Show less

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  Coastal Vacation Rentals

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Sales & Digital Marketing

  Review, update and monitor Google Adwords Campaigns, Google Analytics and Keyword/SEO management. Coordinate and monitor the reservation booking process, rental agreement generation and property maintenance requirements for guests and owners.

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  Farmers Insurance

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  Marketing & Customer Service Manager
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  Hollydale Elementary School

  Apr 2017 - now

  Teacher's Aid (Volunteer)

  Currently volunteering at the local elementary school aiding teachers with lesson planning and working with children in the computer lab.

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  SELACO WDB

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2018

  Co-Facilitator/Peer Mentor (Volunteer)

  Assist and advise clients on developing and creating their personal brand via LinkedIn. Educate clients on best practices and success strategies that will manage online employment recruitment resources in the digital era. Facilitate workshop preparing individuals for career transition. Participate in board summit for improved resource utilization and public relations. Participated in Hallmarks of Excellence committee for grant funding.

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  See's Candies

  Sept 2018 - now

  Inside Sales & Customer Experience Representative