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Jennifer Damon

Jennifer Damon

Sackets Harbor,NY

Summary

Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in CPG industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Sales and Operations

Thors Skyr Inc
03.2021 - Current
  • Coordinated meetings and logistics for national sales team and directed and supervised 46 person broker team.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget and overhead and optimizing product turns.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.

Operations Manager

Wunder Creamery
07.2017 - 01.2021
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Implemented ERP/MRP systems to help with start up efficiencies.

Supply Chain Logistics/Material Coordinator

Powerful Yogurt
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Scheduled production plans according to customer needs and supply availability.
  • Collaborated with sales and operation departments to facilitate smooth accomplishment of deadlines.
  • Resolved issues through negotiations and led contract compliance and vendor performance reviews.
  • Completed frequent inventory counts and resolved discrepancies.

Category Manager

Renzi Bros. Foodservice Inc
05.2016 - 10.2016
  • Monitored market to capitalize on latest trends.
  • Maximized category turnover through proactive management strategies.
  • Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.
  • Partnered with buyers to develop category-appropriate order frequency for spend under management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05.2006

Skills

  • Client Base Retention
  • Operating Procedures and Policies
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Procurement Strategies
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Workflow Planning
  • Brand Development
  • Standard Sourcing Process

Certification

  • Supply Chain Sourcing, Rutgers University -Apr 2017
  • Supply Chain Logistics, Rutgers University -Apr 2017
  • Supply Chain Operation, Rutgers University, Apr 2017
  • Supply Chain Planning, Rutgers University, Apr 2017
  • Dairy Production & Management, Penn State, Dec 2016

Timeline

VP of Sales and Operations

Thors Skyr Inc
03.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

Wunder Creamery
07.2017 - 01.2021

Supply Chain Logistics/Material Coordinator

Powerful Yogurt
10.2016 - 06.2017

Category Manager

Renzi Bros. Foodservice Inc
05.2016 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Rochester Institute of Technology

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