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JENNY KANG

FORT LEE,NJ

Summary

Forward-thinking beauty professional with over 6+ years of experience in product innovation and brand marketing. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency and implementing strategic initiatives. Adaptable, collaborative and always opportunistic to push out true, disruptive innovation with dedication to consumer satisfaction while driving brand credibility.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Product & Innovation Marketing

Function of Beauty
05.2023 - Current

Spearhead the 18-mo and 3-yr innovation & development plan for both Retail and DTC channel

  • Identify winning opportunities to accelerate Core portfolio and drive new business
  • Focus on increasing SKU productivity by 17 - 30% yearly, with a disruptive innovation plan
  • Maintain and increase company marginal objectives with valorized product offerings + cost-efficient initiatives
  • Manage timely delivery of development milestones (formula testing, copy crafting, artwork releases, etc.)
  • Own & distribute product education materials, such as fact sheets and messaging hierarchy, to support successful launches and campaigns
  • Collaborate closely on 360 marketing campaigns and all customer-facing assets
  • Work in tandem with operational partners - Supply Chain, Purchasing, R&D, Packaging - to push out new innovation on time and manage any program risks

Associate Manager, Product Marketing

eos Products, LLC.
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Kickstarted the development of 13 new product innovations, including promotional programs
  • Provided timely delivery of innovation pipeline deliverables
  • Managed quality review and formula development with R&D

Associate, Global Product Marketing

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
11.2019 - 09.2021
  • Provided input to Holiday & Promotional Marketing, including an 18-month detailed plan and 3-year overview
  • Acted as key point person with regions and markets
  • Spearheaded weekly program meetings to highlight any risks and prioritize action items

Marketing Associate

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
06.2018 - 10.2019
  • Managed all artwork development & timelines
  • Liaise with internal partners and creative agencies for campaign asset & support
  • Created all educational material, including the first White Paper for the brand

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing -

Fashion Institute of Technology
05.2017

Associate's Degree - Fashion Merchandising Management -

Fashion Institute of Technology
05.2015

Skills

  • Fluent in English and Korean
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Suite

Timeline

Manager, Product & Innovation Marketing

Function of Beauty
05.2023 - Current

Associate Manager, Product Marketing

eos Products, LLC.
10.2021 - 08.2022

Associate, Global Product Marketing

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
11.2019 - 09.2021

Marketing Associate

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare
06.2018 - 10.2019

Associate's Degree - Fashion Merchandising Management -

Fashion Institute of Technology

Bachelor's Degree - Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing -

Fashion Institute of Technology
JENNY KANG