Kawaun Moore
Homewood,IL
Summary
Passionate sales and marketing of professional with experience in prospecting, cold calling, account management, relationship management, sales cycle management, deal negotiation and closing. Diligent Communications Manager with a progressive career across both internal and external communications. Offering excellent management and organizational skills to coordinate multiple, concurrent projects. Articulate writer with talent for creating engaging content. Skilled with PC/ Mac, Microsoft Excel, Outlook,QuickBooks. Known for delivering high levels of consumer hospitality to clients. Very detailed oriented and believes staying well organized.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Manager
HI Communications
Monee, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Works alongside and assist VP, Communications and Senior Director of Communications to develop and execute strategic communications plans, initiatives and programs for HI Communications.
- Works cross-functionally to provide coordination and assistance for major communications initiatives from internal communications to external announcements
- Develops content for internal publications, social media channels, announcements, events and other communications activities
- Provides administrative and project management support for activities including scheduling and logistics for department meetings, town halls, media interactions and video shoots
- Conducts media monitoring, track coverage and related metrics, maintain and update media lists, oversee competitive analysis, manage awards submissions as well as internal publication access.
- Built and maintained relationships with key clinicians, spokespeople, advocates and opinion leaders
Brand Manager
THTS Dentist Office
Chicago Heights, IL
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Responsibilities.
- • Developed, implemented and managed annual brand plans in conjunction with Brand Director and THTS Dental long-term strategic plan, including brand positioning, product strategy, consumer and trade communications and promotions, and new product development.
- • Explored market opportunities for new brand to deliver unique consumer-led proposition
- • Explored media landscape for dental category and pilot breakthrough communications programs to drive our brands.
- • Established and lead new product development process by developing innovations and extensions that are breakthrough, consumer/customer-driven and profitable.
- • Managed internal creative and external agencies, along with collaborate with regional, local, and retail marketing teams and partners to develop best in class marketing campaigns, promotions, and partnerships.
- • Coordinated all new product development and launches with cross-functional teams including sales, retail, and operations (pricing, forecasting, procurement, commercialization and production).
- • Analyzed profitability of products; perform necessary cost-reduction measures to ensure existing and new products meet or exceed profit margin requirements and eliminate those that do not meet requirements.
- • Established and maintained brand budgets and key performance indicators that ensure brand health and growth targets are achieved effectively and efficiently.
Shop Manager
Chicago Merchandising Company
Chicago , Illinois
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Responsibilities:
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Supported press operators and all facets of print production in daily duties to make wonderful prints for our clients and help complete schedules on time.
- For every order, examine job file to determine quantities to be printed, proper art placement, specifications, colors, color sequences, variations, and any other details required to produce orders.
- Assisted press operator in press setup, including loading and adjusting screens, press adjustments, putting ink in screens, squeegee selection, and test printing.
- Assisted press operators in production runs, including loading and unloading garments, active quality control, temperature adjustments, and troubleshooting.
- Screen preparation including screen selection, degreasing, coating, exposure, wash out, cleaning, and reclaiming.
- Selecting, mixing, and modifying ink
- Cleaned and organized tools, including squeegees, flood bars, spatulas, ink containers, job carts.
- Counting and staging garments to be decorated.
- Maintained clean and safe working environment.
- Supported other departments when necessary.
- Quality control every print before removing from press.
- Anticipated, recognized, and troubleshoot issues with prints.
- Ensured correct inks and temperatures are used for different fabrics
- Verified proper quantities have been printed before cleaning and breaking down press for next job
- Made sure press operators have everything necessary to produce day’s schedule including garments, job carts, tools.
- Kept all work areas clean, organized, and ink free
Electrical Inventory Coordinator
Menards Distribution Center
Plano, IL
05.2010 - 06.2014
- Reported to Manufacturing Supervisor, this person will be responsible for maintaining inventory, supplies, or products, including recording new items within warehouse
- Maintained documentation, enter and keep accurate records of all paperwork for receivables
- Maintained updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts
- Manufactured product and returns in local ERP system
- Compiled balance, price and cost reports
- Reviewed receiving schedules, shipping and production requirements to ensure timely order fulfillment
- Help perform critical inventory tasks to ensure correct amount of items are in stock
- Performed and develop improvements to existing operational procedures in order to maximize efficiency and cut operational costs
- Supervise and maintain records of all perishable inventory levels to ensure ample stock is on-hand
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2016
Associate of Arts - Art
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL05.2014
High School Diploma -
Homewood Flossmoor High School
Homewood, IL05.2008
Skills
- Network Building
- Account Management
- Deal Negotiation
- Relationship Management
- Territory Management
- Advertising
- CRM Software
- Project Management
- Sales
- Cross Selling/ Upselling
- Prospect/ Code Calling
- Sales Cycle Management
- Marketing
- Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- Research And Trend Analysis
Additional Information
Volunteer Experience:
Chicago Marathon Registration Assistant:
Bank Of America Chicago Marathon 2016 (Chicago, Illinois)
SXSW Ticket Sales Representative:
SXSW Music Conference 2015(Austin, TX)
Timeline
Communications Manager
HI Communications
03.2020 - Current
Brand Manager
THTS Dentist Office
08.2017 - 03.2020
Shop Manager
Chicago Merchandising Company
06.2014 - 08.2017
Electrical Inventory Coordinator
Menards Distribution Center
05.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management
Columbia College Chicago
Associate of Arts - Art
Prairie State College
High School Diploma -
Homewood Flossmoor High School