Andrea Helmer
Maple Lake,MN
Summary
Accomplished professional with strengths in relationship building, policy development and procedure optimization. Skilled Consultant in client oversight, issue resolution and business presentation.
Impressive capability for juggling multiple tasks and projects within deadlines and delivering quality.
Focused on helping resolve business issues and capitalize on development opportunities.
Proficient in planning and executing events, managing staff, staff training, inventory management and recordkeeping.
Strong team leadership skills.
Excel in clear, effective communication strategies.
Bring many years of entrepreneurship experience with a strong desire to continue to learn and grow as an individual and business professional.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Consultant
Solve Solutions, LLC.
12.2018 - Current
- Planned and executed in-person events.
- Researched latest market trends to provide current knowledge to clients.
- Conducted meetings with clients to determine project intent, requirements and budgets.
- Evaluated situations and delivered targeted solutions using various tools and resources.
- Developed complete business plans and operational strategies for new and existing business.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Performed as consultant for startup business in areas of marketing, logistics, and training.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Owner/Operator
Northern Smoke BBQ, LLC.
04.2015 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior products and services to customers.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles for public vending events.
- Hired and scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account employee strengths and overall customer experience.
Senior Brand Ambassador
GMR Marketing - Global Headquarters
08.2010 - 03.2015
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Designed, filled, and arranged eye-catching product floorsets to increase sales.
- Conducted consumer surveys and analyzed purchasing trends.
- Developed recap reports to communicate competition trends, product introductions and new promotions.
- Placed new and existing brand products in competitive retail locations.
- Planned future sampling opportunities and special events.
- Collaborated with local field sales to promote brand awareness and sales results.
- Identified key high-traffic, consumer-centric locations and built rapport with prospective customers and vendors.
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Organized and stocked merchandise to keep necessary levels for sales demand.
- Developed creative displays and signage to draw customers to products.
- Maintained accurate records of promotional events and customer interactions.
- Worked with team to achieve sales goals for products.
- Developed and executed promotional campaigns to drive brand awareness and sales.
Education
Sociology
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN2010
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN2008
Skills
- Team Development
- Product Development
- Sales and Networking
- Inventory Coordination
- Hiring and Managing Staff
- Execution of Public and Privet Events
- Build Brand Awareness
- Create Customer Loyalty Rewards/Programs
- Innovative Marketing
- Statistics and Logistics
Timeline
Independent Consultant
Solve Solutions, LLC.
12.2018 - Current
Owner/Operator
Northern Smoke BBQ, LLC.
04.2015 - Current
Senior Brand Ambassador
GMR Marketing - Global Headquarters
08.2010 - 03.2015
Sociology
Ridgewater College
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Ridgewater College
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