Kimberly Grant

Lakewood,CO

Summary

Seeking an elevated procurement opportunity to create and develop a meaningful strategic merchandise plan for a progressive company encouraging collaboration and a fun environment while rewarding performance.

Merchandise and logo branding professional with an extensive track record with solid sourcing abilities, strong supplier management, creative services, product design and production expertise along with proven leadership and excellent communication. innovative & insightful thinker both at the strategic and tactical level.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

PRODUCTION MANAGER | PRODUCER

MOTIVE GROUP

05.2017 - 10.2027

Newly created position to align creative design with strategic sourcing
Built, developed and established vendor supplier base and internal sourcing, quoting, purchasing, tracking and production execution process
Partner and collaborate across the organization to bring creative designs and marketing campaigns to life while delivering against financial targets and demanding timelines
Foster, nurture and maintain relationships with key vendors and suppliers to extend vendor reach and partnerships
Research and explore new industry trends in the market to develop innovative strategies, solutions and provide an assortment of new opportunities with conceptualizing ways to integrate them into upcoming promotions and programs
Responsible management of project schedules, production specifications, estimates, and weekly project status
Manage production orders from inception to completion with vendors; selecting suppliers for quotes, awarding bids, issuing PO’s, suppling final art files, reviewing orders for accuracy, approving proof, quality control and financial reconciliations
Focused financial reporting, identifying efficiencies to make recommendations for cost savings efforts to senior management in relation to cost-effective alternatives to production and supplier management

MERCHANDISE SUPERVISOR / POS SOLUTIONS

INTEGER GROUP

03.1997 - 01.2016

Managed and coached performance of 5 with goal of flawless merchandise execution
Challenged team members to continually bring innovative ideas and solutions to each project
Perform bi-annual performance reviews, goal setting and daily coaching of direct reports

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCES - Speech Communications

UNIV. OF ARIZONA

12.1992

Skills

Logo and branding execution
Strategic analytical planning
Supplier negotiations
Sourcing
Securing quotes
Building budgets
Cost negotiations
Managing life cycle
Project management
Solutions orientated problem solving
Multi-project management
Financial oversight
Communication
Cross functional team development
Supervisory skills
Coaching skills
Dedication to product quality
ISO Standards
Business Forecasting

Cross-Functional Teamwork
Operations Management
Customer Support
Team Development
Strategic Planning
Production Scheduling
Strong leadership abilities
Production Planning
Cost Reduction
Performance Evaluation
Continuous improvements
Strategic execution
Continuous improvement processes
Manufacturing management
Experienced in production scheduling
Procurement specialist
Adaptability and Flexibility
Process Planning
Adaptability

Volunteer Experience

Homestead Women’s Golf League, Board President, 2015-2019
Good Will Summer Bridge Youth Career Mentoring, Mentor, 2015-2017
OutPaws Dog Rescue, Volunteer, ongoing
HopeKids, Volunteer, ongoing

Professional Development

Situational Leadership
Crucial Conversations
Presentation Skills
Dealing with Difficult People
Purchasing Ethics
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Courageous Conversations
Improv
Leading with Pride and Integrity
Emotional Intelligence at Work

Timeline

PRODUCTION MANAGER | PRODUCER - MOTIVE GROUP