JILL PIERCE
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Marketing leader whose journey has lead to a passionate for teaching. Offering 4-year background working with students at elementary and preschool levels.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teaching Assistant
St. John the Evangelist School
08.2023 - Current
- Support the teacher in the classroom on daily tasks such as grading papers, classwork preparation and teaching-related duties.
- Work in small groups of students to review work and enhance the learning process
- Supervise students to ensure they are engaged in the lesson.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Seedling Preschool Teacher
White Oak Children’s Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Create an environment that encourages healthy social and emotional interactions with classmates.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
World Kitchen
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
- Created and built a pipeline of experienced professionals for current and future opportunities.
Customer Marketing Manager
World Kitchen
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Provide customer and sales expertise on distribution strategies, merchandising, research, new product design/relevance and pricing for development of brand, new product and line extension strategies.
- Work as the liaison for the Sales Leadership Team to the cross functional team to ensure sales priorities are top of mind and brand strategy is executed in the field.
- Leverage proprietary shopper and consumer insights and category insights to build customer and shopper solutions at top retailers such as BBB, Macy’s, Target and Walmart
- Managed 39M business in the US for the number one ceramic brand, CorningWare and Snapware home storage and food storage, 42M business.
Channel Manager, Storage
Home Products International (HPI)
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Defined the strategic choices in product line assortment, new product introduction, pricing and promotional business.
- Supported the sales organization in gaining market share by developing, communicating and executing the marketing plan for HPI and within business partners such as Target, Walmart, Lowes, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Kmart
- Increased sales by 11 million dollars with incremental account activity.
- Implemented new product lines and design launch plan/sales collateral for the sales and marketing team.
Account Manager
Dyson
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Responsible for executing and driving a comprehensive business plan that result in the delivery of sales and profit growth.
- Develop and execute plans around distribution, merchandising, pricing, and planogram placement, including negotiating contracts.
- Accounts include Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corp exchanges, Pamida, Shopko, Gottschalks and Sharper Image.
- Manage 14 million dollars of business by growing existing key accounts to achieve maximum results on sales objectives.
- Grew shipments by approximately 30%.
Associate Trade Marketing Manager
Dyson
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Develop merchandising, promotions and training programs with Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and others.
- Collaborate in the development and implementation of retail planning process with marketing and sales while enhancing brand equity.
- Support Customer Business Managers by uncovering opportunities for in-store activity, promotions and merchandising.
- Lead monthly trade meetings with Customer Business Managers that plan for upcoming marketplace activity and account spending.
- Managed Trade Marketing budget spending, strategy and analysis.
- Created training program for Field Sales Department acting as the liaison between the internal team and field team.
- Developed merchandising materials and sales collateral for national distribution.
- Lead in house research for three product launches.
Senior Project Coordinator
Information Resources, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided client support and data analysis for CPG customers of the $7 million In-Store Solutions Group.
- Oversee workflow processes, SOPs and staff training on an as-needed basis.
- Corporate clients include PepsiCo, General Mills, ConAgra Foods, Wyeth and others.
- Lead teams in data collection and survey projects, worth up to $500,000, involving customer information for a diverse clientele.
- Published and updated a monthly newsletter for corporate departments and the field sales force.
- Leader training and orienting new hires in the corporate IRI Academy.
Logistics Project Coordinator
Information Resources, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Active participant on cross-functional teams, which planned and implemented strategic decision-making processes for future projects.
- Provided direct liaison between the field delivery and client support teams.
- Tasked with producing project specifications and instructions for the 1,800-person sales force.
Logistics Project Coordinator
Information Resources, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Active participant on cross-functional teams, which planned and implemented strategic decision-making processes for future projects.
- Provided direct liaison between the field delivery and client support teams.
- Tasked with producing project specifications and instructions for the 1,800-person sales force.
Inside Sales Associate
Atlas
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Key participant in identifying, qualifying and closing new business for the US office of this European company targeting major automotive companies.
- Maintained and upgraded the company's ACT! database, as well as provided support for accounting activities.
- Prepared and updated all marketing materials, contracts and direct mailings to current and potential customers.
- Organized numerous special events, such as trade show booths and product demos, to acquire new business.
Marketing Coordinator
Askesis Development Group, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Managed key marketing functions, including promotions, RFIs and RFPs, for this provider of software for call center support and patient databases.
- Planned and conducted multimedia presentations and product demos, as well as trade show participation and creation of marketing material.
- Selected to handle cold-calling and lead qualification of new clients in the Southwest US.
Education
Elementary Education Certificate -
Teachers For Tomorrow
05-2026
B.S. Degree - Marketing
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN01.2000
Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Timeline
First Grade Teaching Assistant
St. John the Evangelist School
08.2023 - Current
Seedling Preschool Teacher
White Oak Children’s Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
World Kitchen
01.2013 - 01.2015
Customer Marketing Manager
World Kitchen
01.2009 - 01.2013
Channel Manager, Storage
Home Products International (HPI)
01.2008 - 01.2009
Account Manager
Dyson
01.2007 - 01.2008
Associate Trade Marketing Manager
Dyson
01.2005 - 01.2007
Senior Project Coordinator
Information Resources, Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Logistics Project Coordinator
Information Resources, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Logistics Project Coordinator
Information Resources, Inc.
01.2002 - 01.2004
Inside Sales Associate
Atlas
01.2001 - 01.2002
Marketing Coordinator
Askesis Development Group, Inc.
01.2000 - 01.2001
Elementary Education Certificate -
Teachers For Tomorrow
B.S. Degree - Marketing
Valparaiso University
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