Jamie Christiansen
Brick,NJ
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Specialist
Elite Vehicle Solutions
Lakewood, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Successfully planned and executed annual promotional events, drawing crowds of 600+ to promote brand visibility and foster customer interaction
- Utilized writing skills to create detailed reports summarizing marketing data and its implications for targeted research initiatives
- Measured achievements and shortcomings in communications, advertising, and marketing initiatives.
Associate Category Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
Union, NJ
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the management of a department with $500 million in annual sales dollars, while solely managing a department grossing $35 million annually
- Launched two private label brands with over 150 SKUs
- Negotiated with 200+ vendors to maximize profits and surpass margin goals
- Collaborated with support teams to address department needs
- Analyzed selling reports to provide strategic recommendations
- Developed marketing plans and new product launches
- Executed exit strategies to quickly remove unsuccessful products and make swift pivots in order to keep inventory flow moving and store shelves stocked.
Assistant Store Manager
Island Gypsy
Lavallette, NJ
05.2017 - 09.2019
- Scheduled, trained, oversaw, and performance-managed a team of over 30 people
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to foster satisfaction and loyalty
- Implemented store organization strategies to enhance customer shopping experience
- Managed sales, returns, and product integrity to ensure customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall customer service experience.
PR & Marketing Intern
People's Revolution
New York, NY
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted with shows for New York Fashion Week, including, but not limited to, seating, guest lists, production and setup
- Conducted detailed research and proactively participated in weekly team meetings with manager
- Increased client satisfaction by proactively addressing concerns and providing timely solutions for any issues that arose during events
- Researched consumer opinions and marketing strategies and proposed adjustments to current strategies accordingly
- Preparing marketing proposals and presentations based on company needs
- Monitoring and managing the company's social media platforms, with a following of 12k+, adjusting outreach tactics as needed.
Education
BBA -
LIM College
New York, NY04.2019
32 Credits of BBA -
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ05.2017
Associate of Applied Science -
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ01.2016
Skills
- Advanced in Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
- Brand Management
- Customer Service
- Market Trend and Research Analysis
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Mac and PC Platforms
- Social Media
- Campaign Performance Tracking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
Timeline
Marketing Specialist
Elite Vehicle Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Associate Category Manager
Bed Bath & Beyond
04.2019 - 08.2023
PR & Marketing Intern
People's Revolution
01.2019 - 05.2019
Assistant Store Manager
Island Gypsy
05.2017 - 09.2019
BBA -
LIM College
32 Credits of BBA -
Centenary University
Associate of Applied Science -
Brookdale Community College