Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kelsey Pennington

Elgin,IL

Summary

Results-driven professional with experience in planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and organizational skills to effectively guide teams, ensuring consistent achievement of project milestones. Proven ability to implement efficient processes that drive productivity and meet project goals, contributing to overall success. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation within teams to enhance project outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

General Merchandise Expert

Target
10.2023 - Current
  • Cross trained in multiple areas including fulfillment and presentation
  • Enhanced store appearance for a welcoming environment through regular cleaning and organizing tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals, promoting a positive work atmosphere.
  • Managed end-cap displays effectively, showcasing popular items or seasonal promotions for maximum visibility.
  • Ensured accurate inventory levels by conducting routine stock checks and updating records accordingly.

Project Manager

SGS & Co
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Project Manager for Conagra Client
  • Very experienced with data entry and project management
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Project Coordinator

SGS & Co
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Manage tasks as needed for Project Managers and assigned customers. Includes all applicable task assignments, scheduling, follow-through, quality-control and on-time delivery expectations.
  • Group creation, downloading preparation and renaming of supplied files, proofing, revisions and posting needs as required

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.

Temporary Marketing Associate

SmithGroupJJR
03.2017 - 05.2017
  • Created eye-catching visual assets for print and digital campaigns that resonated with target audiences.
  • Showcased market successes with compelling presentations for clients.
  • Managed cross-functional projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality marketing materials.
  • Took pictures of events, meetings and tours happening around the SmithGroupJJR office

Marketing Coordinator

Subaru Industrial Power Products
02.2015 - 08.2016
  • Help establish Subaru brand theme through design, color palette, layout and photography style
  • Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product launches and promotions.
  • Answered general marketing department inquiries by email, phone, and mail.
  • Composed daily posts for social media and helped build corporate presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Project Manager of redesigning the website dealer portal
  • Created engaging brochures and flyers to use for promotional materials and distribution.
  • Create presentations for sales team to use when presenting to new clients and Fuji Heavy Industries' global executive meeting

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Digital Communications And Media

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
Schaumburg, IL
2014

Skills

  • Project management
  • Task delegation
  • Schedule management
  • Client relations
  • Data review
  • Data entry
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication

Timeline

General Merchandise Expert

Target
10.2023 - Current

Project Manager

SGS & Co
07.2021 - 06.2022

Project Coordinator

SGS & Co
08.2019 - 07.2021

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
08.2017 - 08.2019

Temporary Marketing Associate

SmithGroupJJR
03.2017 - 05.2017

Marketing Coordinator

Subaru Industrial Power Products
02.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) - Digital Communications And Media

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE