Open To Work
DAWN M. BLAZEI-SCHMIDLING
Sales
Waukesha,USA
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with comprehensive experience in sales, project management, and account management. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and driving operational efficiency through expertise in sales strategies, customer service excellence, and supplier relations. Proficient in managing order processing, web store maintenance, inventory oversight, and artwork coordination to support merchandising initiatives. Eager to leverage extensive skills and knowledge to contribute effectively in a new role while fostering growth and success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Account Manager-Senior
3tree Marketing
01.2019 - 01.2025
- New business development
- Marketing of fresh, new ideas to current client base and prospects
- Built and maintained customer relationships and contacts within client base
- Coordinated merchandise promotions and online e-store programs
- Prepared client quotes and program presentations
- Sourced product for client requests, both existing product and overseas custom merchandise
- Discussed projects and strategies with clients to provide innovative ideas and solutions that are executed on time and within budget
- Worked with national and international clients to help promote brand awareness
- Development of merchandise to promote different brands, product launches and rebranding campaigns
- Handling of the logistics involved with numerous programs involving merchandise to be kitted and shipped to multiple locations with specific arrival dates
Senior Account Manager/Sourcing Manager
Straight Up, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Merchandise and manage both consumer and customer product loyalty and incentive programs
- Managed the logistics involved with many programs from concept to implementation
- Knowledge of government regulated programs including alcohol and tobacco brands
- Production management from quoting to proofing and final delivery of projects
- Sourcing of custom products domestically and overseas both inside and outside of the industry
- Development of and maintaining relationships with suppliers both inside and outside of the industry
- Coordination of merchandise for many executive sales meetings for both domestic and overseas events including National Achievers, National Sales Managers and Employee Incentives
- Work with designers both in house, out of house and overseas to design and develop custom awards
Senior Account Executive/Marketing Director
Express Promotions
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Setup, managed and trained on existing and new online stores
- Inventory management and purchasing
- Sourced product for client requests, both existing product and overseas custom merchandise
- Responsible for vendor relations and negotiations
- Coordinated our own end user trade show for customers and prospects
- Aided in developing and implementing new company policies and procedures
Education
Associate Degree - Marketing Management
MATC
Skills
- Client relationship management for national accounts
- International project sourcing
- Organizational process optimization
- Manage logistics with freight forwarders
- Expertise in ESP and SAGE
- Inventory management program
- Experience with ARIBA
- Experience with MAS/SAGE
- Facilis expertise
- CommonSku management
- ASI website management
- Creative product management software
- Bartender software proficiency
- Experienced in using Ozlink with UPS
Affiliations
On the Board of Directors and Planning Committee for Medical College of WI charity golf outing to benefit brain cancer research for the past 15 years.
Timeline
Strategic Account Manager-Senior
3tree Marketing
01.2019 - 01.2025
Senior Account Manager/Sourcing Manager
Straight Up, Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2019
Senior Account Executive/Marketing Director
Express Promotions
01.2003 - 01.2008
Associate Degree - Marketing Management
MATC