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Leslie Frantum

Product Design/Ecommerce Manager
Grimes,Iowa

Summary

Dynamic Ecommerce Manager with a proven track record at Banberry Designs, enhancing brand presence on Amazon and Walmart through strategic planning and operations management. Spearheaded product design initiatives, driving significant online growth. Skilled in team leadership and performance management, adept at transforming market trends into tangible results with a keen focus on achieving beyond targeted ROAS.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Ecommerce Manager/Product Design

Banberry Designs
01.2013 - 03.2021

Product Design & Brand Development:

  • Developed and executed customized products for a wide arrange of marketplaces (Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, Ebay and Shopify).
  • Maintained brand consistency and ensured product listings aligned with brand guidelines across all marketplaces.
  • Identified trends and growth opportunities, including product line expansion, exclusive launches, and promotional offers.
  • Helped grow a small 3rd party seller on Amazon from 10 skus to over 1500.
  • Traveled to China 2 times a year to attend the Canton Fair in Guangzhou to select new products that intergraded into our Brand.
  • Worked directly with overseas factories from design concept to deliver.

Product Listings & Optimization:

  • Created and optimized product listings (titles, bullet points, descriptions, images, and SEO keywords).
  • Managed brand stores and enhanced content (A+ Content, Storefronts) to improve product presentation and engagement.
  • Used tools like Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Amazon Seller Central, and others to track performance and refine listings.

Advertising & Campaign Management:

  • Collaborated with PPC and ad teams to manage Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands Ads campaigns.
  • Plan, monitor, and optimize advertising campaigns across multiple marketplaces to achieve ROAS and reduce ACOS.

Inventory & Operations Management:

  • Worked closely with operations and fulfillment teams to ensure smooth inventory management across FBA, FBM, and Walmart fulfillment.
  • Forecasted product demand and manage replenishments to avoid stockouts.

Analytics & Reporting:

  • Tracked key metrics, including sales, conversion rates, ACOS, ROAS, and customer feedback across all platforms.
  • Provided regular reports and performance insights to stakeholders, with actionable recommendations.
  • Leveraged analytics tools to identify trends, optimize performance, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Brand Defense & Compliance:

  • Monitored for unauthorized sellers and implement brand defense strategies to protect brand equity across all marketplaces.
  • Ensured compliance with policies and guidelines across Amazon and Walmart.
  • Worked closely with marketplace support teams to resolve any account, listing, or compliance issues.

Visual Merchandiser

Bon Ton Stores
08.2010 - 12.2012
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Managed installation of visual merchandising displays, urging team to with speed and accuracy.
  • Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
  • Increased customer traffic through effective window displays that showcased new products and promotions.
  • Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays.
  • Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.

Owner/Operator

Anna Jo Designs
05.2000 - 05.2010
  • Successfully turned a small craft/hobby business into a retail storefront in Grimes Iowa.
  • Designed and manufactured a line of decorative clothing which was sold wholesale and in a small boutique.
  • Built a successful business that provided quality fashion and home decor items to customers. Knowledgeable in all aspects of the industry, including sourcing, developing, and promoting products.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Cherokee Community Schools
01.1998 - 04.1999
  • Served as a member of the school improvement team, contributing ideas for program enhancement and increased student achievement.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05.2001 -

Skills

Brand Management

Analytical Skills

Product Knowledge for Retail

Design Skills

Timeline

Ecommerce Manager/Product Design

Banberry Designs
01.2013 - 03.2021

Visual Merchandiser

Bon Ton Stores
08.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Iowa State University
05.2001 -

Owner/Operator

Anna Jo Designs
05.2000 - 05.2010

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Cherokee Community Schools
01.1998 - 04.1999
Leslie FrantumProduct Design/Ecommerce Manager