Lisa Hansen Donlan
Data Entry Specialist
Chicago IL,IL
Summary
Proven skill and efficiency in managing the full lifecycle of product development. Skilled product development professional experienced in research, design and development of lighting products. Quality-driven and industrious leader with a firm grasp of market, customer and business requirements. Successful manager with advanced planning and conflict management skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability in project management. Offering multi-tasking and advanced experience with Microsoft Excel. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Development Manager
Visual Comfort & Co
Skokie, IL
02.2010 - 03.2020
- Oversaw the complete product development lifecycle from concept through production.
- Managed development of yearly new product launch (over 60+ new products)
- Managed complete data entry for new and existing products across company platforms annually - over 1,200+ new sku's loaded in CMS and JDE per launch.
- Created companies first Media Kit for E-Commerce Department for existing products (over 350+ products and 10K+ sku's) resulting in 22% increased sales.
- Complete all data entry tasks within timeline while maintaining a high-level of accuracy.
- Maintained database for existing products daily resulting in 100% accuracy.
- Processed monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Engaged closely with customers to understand product vision and define product strategies.
- Identified product problems and strengths and collected data on customer experience to compile into reports.
- Initiated market research studies, directed operations and reviewed findings to optimize marketing approaches.
- Analyzed consumer behaviors and market trends, adjusting email and advertising campaigns based on current knowledge.
- Directed preparation of marketing collateral, including descriptions, photographs and copy for print and digital needs.
- Balanced company objectives and customer desires when formulating pricing and marketing strategies.
- Demonstrated product features to customers and answered questions.
- Supervised internal product knowledge base for all products.
- Wrote marketing requirements documents for future product development.
- Measured and reported on marketing campaign performance, gained insights and compared results against goals to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Senior Buyer
Generation Brands
Skokie, IL
06.2006 - 02.2010
- Data Entry Work Order and Purchase Order Processing in JDE.
- Reviewed work orders and accurately input data into companies database (CRM & JDE).
- Transcribed data after verifying information to deliver projects with 100% accuracy.
- Identified ad corrected data entry errors to provent duplication/discrepancies across systems.
- Organized billing and invoice data in JDE.
- Prepared accounts receivable data and generated generated revenue reports to Supervisors.
- Reviewed work order demand from MRP to support company requirements.
- Accurately outlined terms, conditions, delivery deadlines and pricing in purchase orders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
- Audited supplier facilities for processes and quality.
- Led sourcing projects to maintain on-time delivery of purchased materials.
- Managed domestic and overseas suppliers and coordination of orders.
- Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
- Assessed trends and inventory usage to provide maximum product coverage for different time frames.
- Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
- Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
- Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
- Researched sources of supply and services to maintain flexibility, high quality and competitive pricing.
- Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
- Synchronized supply chain inventory with customer demand to mitigate excess and obsolete inventory.
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
Senior Buyer / Supplier Manager
Christiana Industries LLC
Vernon Hills, IL
11.1995 - 06.2006
- Data Entry of work order, sales orders and purchase orders.
- Complied, prioritized, sorted and processed production work orders into company database (JDE).
- Oversaw 2 junior buyers daily data input to ensure accuracy.
- Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards.
- Implemented clear and effective planning strategies to meet supply chain needs, meet demand and optimize distribution.
- Supported company's business strategy by developing and managing global supply base contributing to growth.
- Kept supply and demand in balance to support production goals.
- Implemented communication channels with customers, clientele and key vendors, prioritizing opportunities and ensuring quick problem resolution.
- Directed planning and procurement of raw materials, scheduled production jobs and coordinated logistics.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL02.1999
Skills
- Product Development / Project Management
- Data Entry Specialist (150 WPM / 8,000 KPH)
- Spreadsheet and Database Programs
- Advanced Excel/Office Suite
- Database Backup
- Inventory Systems / Database Management
- Expert JDE/ CRM Platforms
- Data Verification
- Document Storage and Cloud-Based Systems
- Contract Negotiation
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Manufacturing Expertise
- Market Research Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Trade Show Coordination
- Product and Service Specification
Timeline
Product Development Manager
Visual Comfort & Co
02.2010 - 03.2020
Senior Buyer
Generation Brands
06.2006 - 02.2010
Senior Buyer / Supplier Manager
Christiana Industries LLC
11.1995 - 06.2006
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Loyola University of Chicago
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