Lauren Filmer

• Read maps and used GPS systems to prepare efficient routes to physically visit citizens and collect necessary data.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, protecting respondent privacy and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with respondents from diverse backgrounds to gather accurate and complete information.

• Identified new business opportunities by conducting market research and analyzing industry trends.
• Procured and analyzed market research through various channels to develop innovative marketing strategies including online surveys, international market assessments, comp shops, consumer research, trend forecasting, trade shows, and continuous competitive landscape analysis.
• Designed marketing materials, product packaging, labels, online survey graphics, presentation decks, market trend reports, and brand ideation.
• Generated specialized assortments and product selections to cultivate a focused vision, articulate captivating narratives, and foster overall sales.
• Coordinated stock removal and sample requests to capture in-house product images for use on marketing materials or website.
• Equipped sales team with appropriate tools, materials, and presentations resulting in the accomplishment of commercial objectives
• Conducted market research and analysis to identify industry trends and competitor offerings.
• Conducted comprehensive market research for informed decision-making on potential expansion opportunities.
• Developed new business opportunities through market research and targeted marketing campaigns

• Supported senior account managers in strategic planning initiatives aimed at growing existing accounts or acquiring new business opportunities.
• Served as Walmart Buying Teams' point of contact in Bentonville, exceeding sales goals orchestrated by NYC corporate.
• Organized regular status meetings with clients to review project progress, address concerns, and align on future objectives.
• Conducted thorough market research to identify new opportunities for account growth.
• Negotiated with suppliers on behalf of clients, securing cost-effective solutions that met client needs.
• Coordinated with sales teams to streamline communication, improving effectiveness of client presentations and meetings.

• Drive incremental sales opportunities in tandem with EVP through analytical approach, volume groupings, and zonal selling

• Develop new revenue streams by proposing and creating strategies for new department initiatives

• Establish new merchandise strategies via comp shops, studying trends, hot markets, key stores, and localized markets

• Generate sales reports and conduct sales recaps for Walmart, Shopko, and Meijer accounts

• Execute timely item set-up in DataSync & Retail Link via accuracy and packing efficiencies

• Produce supplier quotes & daily reports, write production & store specific orders, manage assortments, item creation, & track orders

• Supported development and management of new and existing product lines.

• Established and maintained supplier relationships.

• Provided direction to cross functional buying matrix team. (i.e. Replenishment, Merchandising, and Planning)

• Supported senior buyers and leaders in category strategy development and execution of inventory plan.

• Assisted buyer in negotiating cost, product quality, and delivery terms when purchasing products for category.

• Specialize as a Math and Reading Interventionist for underperforming students in early childhood education.

• Provide individualized/supplementary assistance as necessary within a linguistically and culturally diverse population of students for whom English is not the primary language of the extended family

• Implement the approved lesson plans and daily schedules for classrooms of students Pre-K through 12thgrade

• Supervise and manage daily functions for a class of children using the provided curriculum outline and materials

Maintain optimal learning environment that encourages creativity, exploration, and growth

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
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