Lauren Bartlette

I oversee the entire marketing design, production, and delivery process for custom merchandise for some of the most well known brands in a variety of industries, such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, Dunkin', Macy's, Bloomingdale's, The Home Depot, Starbucks, Constellation brands, and more. At the moment, I oversee well-known initiatives like the Atlanta Falcons STM gifting drop ship and Caterpillar's 100th anniversary collection.

In order to guarantee the flawless completion of high volume, high visibility projects, my role combines marketing strategy, creative development, logistics, and operations. I keep up with the latest trends in branded merchandise by actively choosing and suggesting popular items that complement each client's target market and brand identity. I work closely with customers to realize their imaginative ideas by providing them with cutting-edge product concepts, brand-building ideas, and unique design solutions that increase engagement and return on investment.

I also plan pricing and placement to make sure each item is profitable, maximizing margins while preserving perceived value, in addition to being visually appealing and brand appropriate. All projects are delivered on schedule and within budget thanks to my cross-functional coordination with account executives, designers, foreign factories, and shipping partners.

Consistently exceeded sales quotas and targets, resulting in a high conversion rate and significant income for Primerica. Developed great client connections through effective communication and financial expertise, leading in higher customer retention and referrals.

Actively contributed to team success by sharing best practices and participating in training programs, resulting in improved overall sales performance for the organization.

I bring a diverse expertise in operations, martial arts, and fitness as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Tae Kwon Do black belt. I've instructed Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do lessons, assisting students in developing self-esteem, self-control, and physical prowess in an inspiring setting. I know how to train for performance, endurance, and injury prevention because I was a Division II collegiate track and field athlete.

I effectively oversaw daily operations in my position at the fitness center, making sure that both patrons and employees had a seamless and effective experience. This helped to boost client retention and satisfaction. I helped clients stay motivated and continuously attain results by offering individualized training programs that were catered to their specific objectives. Additionally, I put in place cutting-edge administrative scheduling systems.

In my role as an admissions recruiting assistant, I helped potential students with the application process by giving them prompt, clear instructions and responding to their inquiries about program offers, deadlines, and application criteria. Through consistent phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings, I developed close bonds with applicants that boosted enrollment and enhanced the application process as a whole. Additionally, I was instrumental in organizing and carrying out career fairs, campus tours, and recruitment events, managing advertising materials, organizing logistics, and making sure the atmosphere was friendly and aligned with the school's ideals. In order to support the objectives of the admissions team, my work needed a high degree of organization, professionalism, and the capacity to multitask across a variety of administrative and recruitment activities.

I assisted marketing initiatives as a Social Media and Marketing Intern at a law firm by producing material that improved brand recognition and online presence. I created newsletters, social media posts, and promotional materials that reflected the firm's perspective and carried out focused market research to inform strategy. My efforts enhanced client interaction on various channels and helped create a more reliable and polished online presence. In order to guarantee brand harmony and content accuracy, I also worked with lawyers and employees.

Planned and coordinated a variety of party and entertainment events to guarantee client delight and unforgettable experiences. Worked with top vendors in the area for a unique event. Simplified administrative work, improving scheduling, client communication, and operational effectiveness. Worked together with colleagues to develop innovative event ideas, continuously surpassing customer expectations and getting favorable feedback.

Trained new hires on customer service, stock management, and cash register operation. Oversaw cashiers' work to determine the advantages and disadvantages of their merchandising, payment processing, and customer service strategies. In order to promote outstanding performance from employees, I helped management create and oversee employee improvement plans.

For email marketing efforts, I made newsletters and email templates. developed e-learning materials for Fortune 500 companies, including Metlife Insurance and Mercedes. For this we created presentations using technologies from Adobe and Microsoft to assist marketing teams in focusing their tactics, data on customer demographics, preferences, and purchasing patterns was gathered and published.

Escorted guests to proper tables or offered open seating options in bar and patio areas. Engaged with guests to maximize satisfaction with food and service. Monitored restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow. Maintained clean and neat workplace and dining room area. Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, along with recording takeout orders and responding to service questions.