Nicholas A. Horne
Antioch,CA
Summary
Proactive Product Specialist with advanced problem-solving skills and technical aptitudes. Effective at working independently and as a contributing member of a team. Talented in day-to-day product management and financial analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Specialist
Starbucks
Seattle , United States
11.2021 - Current
- Owned/Consulted on all go-to-market duties for each promotional period.
- Developed the RTD strategy for FY23 and beyond. Helping create a less complex assortment and introducing functional wellness into the Starbucks portfolio
- Helped streamline budget tracking system across the beverage team. Creating a process that allows the budget owners and team ease of use and tracking.
- Worked to create strong cross-functional relationships to ensure continued process improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes.
- Spearheaded successful Ready-to-Drink product launches, generating widespread brand awareness and interest from potential customers.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to design eye-catching promotional materials that drove consumer interest in 3rd Party Ready-to-Drink products.
- Effectively resolved any potential issues or roadblocks during the Go-to-Market process by maintaining clear communication channels among all relevant departments.
Administrative Assistant
Starbucks
Seattle , United States
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Provides administrative support to 3+ Directors/VP as needed
- Plans and maintains calendars with attention to accuracy, detail and allocation of time and resources to promote productivity and successful execution of team goals and objectives
- Composing and typing general correspondence including emails and prioritizing, distributing and acting on email
- Serves as a point of contact for the business unit or department
- Performs administrative projects including coordinating, tracking, or analyzing budgets; researching information to respond to questions; updating databases and organizational charts; creating monthly reports or analyses; organizing large volumes of materials
- Research background material and collect data for reports, meetings, events and correspondence
- Creates various charts, tables, graphs, and presentation materials, sometimes containing confidential content
- Edits copy for spelling, grammar and layout
- Works with facilities department in planning and organizing team space maintenance and facilities moves
- Develops working relationships with Directors direct report team
Recruiting Coordinator
Starbucks
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Works closely with candidates and recruiters in support of interview/hiring needs
- Coordinates UR scheduling needs and hiring events
- Tack and submit candidate expense
- Coordinates candidate travel and logistics
- Training new partners on job scope and best practices
- Established strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their specific needs and fill open positions quickly.
- Improved candidate experience by providing timely updates throughout the recruitment process, resulting in positive feedback from applicants.
Recruiting Coordinator
Randstad Sourceright
Whitehall, OH
10.2016 - Current
- Working exclusively on the Microsoft account using E-Rec, ReqPro, RecWeb and SharePoint daily as well as other internal Microsoft tools, such as Lync, Outlook, and RecWeb
- Responsible for the design, implementation, and management of all candidate interview logistics per established service level agreements
- Coordinated between multiple parties to provide a positive experience to both the candidate and interviewees
- Provided support to recruiters by securing conference rooms, ordering catering, ordering gift baskets, and managing coordination of travel for external candidates
- Maintaining a 100% SLA, 0 Escalations and over 200% Utilizations.
District Visual Merchandiser
Bebe
Seattle, WA
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Traveled and led the visual team at several store locations
- Would partner with district and store managers to develop creative merchandising solutions using brand filters to drive sales and margin
- Participates and supports the planning, executing, and follow-up of key rollouts and initiatives
- Oversees and implements all visual merchandise updates for three locations in the Greater Seattle Area
- Ensures district(s) team understands the brand aesthetic; reinforces company goals and objectives at the store level; Provides feedback/solutions, successes/opportunities regarding store presentations to store management, district manager(s), and regional visual manager; Handles and tracks orders for all new and old merchandise as a part of the transfer and receiving process.
- Assists customer purchase requests and ensures client satisfaction.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 9 locations by following established planograms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Product And Development
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA02.2029
High School Diploma -
A.C Davis High
05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Organizational Leadership Quality Record Keeping Dynamic Public Speaking
- Persuasive Marketing Cross-cultural Competency Cohesive Partnership Building
- Effective Staff Supervision Interpersonal Communication Conflict Resolution/Problem Solving
- Proficient in multiple business applications on both PC including
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Internet Savvy; Windows Explorer; Social Media Networking, Skype for Business, Outlook
Affiliations
Self-motivated and detailed oriented Recruiting Coordinator seeking a role with a company that has room for growth. Highly motivated professional committed to excellence, results and accountability. Effective leader and team player who prioritizes and manages a broad range of responsibilities.
Timeline
Product Specialist
Starbucks
11.2021 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Starbucks
05.2019 - 11.2021
Recruiting Coordinator
Starbucks
06.2018 - 05.2019
Recruiting Coordinator
Randstad Sourceright
10.2016 - Current
District Visual Merchandiser
Bebe
03.2012 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Product And Development
Academy of Art University
High School Diploma -
A.C Davis High
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design
Arizona State University
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