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Kristin Rountree

Georgetown,TX

Summary

Marketing and sales professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and CEO

Texccentric, LLC
01.2020 - Current
  • Works one on one with businesses to create brand awareness by researching and understanding who their customers are.
  • Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.

Marketing

Total Marketing Manufacturer Rep Firm
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Represent multiple manufactures to provide product information and training to professional AV resellers, AV consultants and end users.
  • Work with partners to support technology events.
  • Work and interact with dealers in all territories to provide the most up to date product information from each of our manufacturers.
  • Conceived, developed and executed marketing communications and promotions on client's behalf, matching strategies to client marketing objectives and strategies.
  • Developed strategic and tactical marketing plans for region.
  • Increased lead generation by implementing targeted outbound marketing campaigns.
  • Planned, implemented and oversaw marketing initiatives.
  • Assessed the effectiveness of the company''s marketing strategy.
  • Conducted data analysis to support decision-making in marketing department.
  • Created, coordinated, and engaged in marketing campaigns.
  • Supported creation of marketing and promotional items.
  • Increased customer engagement by developing targeted direct marketing campaigns.
  • Created marketing briefs, FAQs and objection management plans.
  • Continuously evaluated the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using various analytics tools, making data-driven adjustments as needed to optimize ROI on marketing investments.

Marketing & Brand Development/Co-Founder & Owner

Lark and Owl Booksellers
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for brand development for a startup business.
  • Creation of website and social media presence.
  • Working with publishers and independent makers to promote new books and products that will be carried in the store.
  • Working with publishers and publicists to bring author events to the store and to promote those events throughout the community.
  • Evaluated market trends to identify emerging opportunities and inform strategic decision making.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to inform product development and competitive positioning strategies.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.

Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director/Curriculum Director

Kid's Day Out Preschool
01.2006 - 01.2014
  • Kindergarten Prep Lead Teacher responsible for 22 children ages 4 & 5.
  • Assistant program director responsible for 144 students and 13 staff members.
  • Responsibilities including both the lesson plan development and implementation for ages 2 to 5.
  • Other responsibilities include assisting with enrollment, scheduling building maintenance, answering phones, depositing tuition, logging, submitting and distributing payroll.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • 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.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
  • Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance the educational experience for students while building a sense of community within the classroom.

Audio-Visual Sales and Rental Staging

Amarch Corp
06.1997 - 10.2004
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Abilene Christian University

Skills

  • Social Media Strategy
  • Marketing Content Creation
  • Strong Written Communication
  • Effective Public Speaking
  • Comprehensive Project Management
  • CRM Software Proficiency
  • New Venture Launch Coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Project Coordination
  • Operational Oversight
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Results-Oriented Goal Planning
  • Strategic vision

Timeline

Founder and CEO

Texccentric, LLC
01.2020 - Current

Marketing & Brand Development/Co-Founder & Owner

Lark and Owl Booksellers
01.2018 - 09.2020

Marketing

Total Marketing Manufacturer Rep Firm
01.2014 - 01.2022

Preschool Teacher/Assistant Director/Curriculum Director

Kid's Day Out Preschool
01.2006 - 01.2014

Audio-Visual Sales and Rental Staging

Amarch Corp
06.1997 - 10.2004

Abilene Christian University

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Texas At San Antonio

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