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Kirsten O’Brien

Petaluma,CA

Summary

Efficiency-driven individual with well-honed organizational, labor and teamwork skills. Enthusiastic and team-driven with 20 years of experience working in busy entrepreneurial environments. Dedicated to customer satisfaction, business goals and sales excellence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Associate

Winery Exchange Brands
12.2020 - Current
  • Process all outbound shipments of finished goods and provide accounting with documents for invoicing
  • Conducted daily audits of shipments to maintain accurate inventory.
  • Generate, process and maintain records of all transfers of finished goods from bottling lines and multiple warehouses
  • Administrate and manage International orders
  • Provide and obtain export documents to freight forwarders
  • Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods, maintaining strong relationships and minimizing delays.
  • Reviewed freight invoices from suppliers before approving payments regularly ensuring accurate billing information was received.
  • Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
  • Processed and entered customer orders into database and provided proactive customer service for accounts.
  • Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound finished goods to maintain timely and accurate inventory records.
  • Generated monthly reports.
  • Updated and maintained databases to track shipments and inventory.

Wholesale Sales Coordinator

Marin Sun Farms
05.2019 - 11.2020
  • Supported sales team members by administrating and processing orders
  • Compiled client profiles and entered information into operating system.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities, including proposals, quotes, follow-ups, and customer communications.
  • Served as liaison between production, sales and logistics to ensure seamless end-to-end management of client accounts.
  • Worked closely with sales team to prioritize tasks, set goals, and allocate resources efficiently; resulting in increased productivity and revenue.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

Operations and Pricing Manager

Ticket Frontier
08.2011 - 02.2019
  • Increase revenue by acquiring inventory and adjusting prices based on market dynamics and customer demand patterns.
  • Analyze data to determine investments for revenue growth
  • Increased profitability by monitoring market trends.
  • Assist in AI development of pricing processes for increased efficiency, reducing manual work and potential errors.
  • Implemented price optimization tools and techniques that led to more accurate forecasting and informed decision making.
  • Provided ongoing training and support to staff on best practices

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Sales Manager

Laloo’s Goat Milk Ice Cream
03.2008 - 01.2011
  • anaged key accounts and produced revenue through sales calls, distributor shows & trade shows.
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Organized and attended industry shows, conventions, and other meetings with primary mission of expanding market opportunities.
  • Identified, hired, trained and managed staff of 20 interns nationally to demo products and increase sales.
  • Collaborated with brokers to create targeted promotional campaigns, driving customer engagement and sales growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Computer-Based Inventory System
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Documentation Management
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Spreadsheet tracking
  • Invoicing and shipping documentation
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Sales Support
  • International shipments
  • Inventory Management
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Shipping coordination
  • Distribution Management
  • Customer Communication
  • Account Management
  • Managerial skills
  • Data Entry

Timeline

Logistics Associate

Winery Exchange Brands
12.2020 - Current

Wholesale Sales Coordinator

Marin Sun Farms
05.2019 - 11.2020

Operations and Pricing Manager

Ticket Frontier
08.2011 - 02.2019

Sales Manager

Laloo’s Goat Milk Ice Cream
03.2008 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies

Sonoma State University
Kirsten O’Brien