Sarah DiVall
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I'm a seasoned professional looking for a new opportunity. Hardworking and enthusiastic about learning a new field. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to sales and success. Offers strong support, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Marketing Research Manager
S.C. Johnson & Son
01.1988 - 12.2008
- Twenty year career. Initially in Research and Development and transitioned to New Product development team. Experience in the entire life cycle of consumer products creation - pre and post launch.
- Conducted consumer market research - quantitative and qualitative - to identify new opportunities and target markets. Evaluated consumer and marketplace information to devise content strategy to create new products and engage target audiences.. Experience working in Skin Care (Aveeno, Curel, Edge, Skintimate shave products), Home Care (Windex, Drano, Scrubbing Bubbles, Glade, Shout, Pledge) and several international brands. Developed data packages to substantiate legal claims. Managed market research budgets across brands.
- Key team member on cross functional product development teams working with Research & Development, Legal, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sales, advertising, packaging and customer service.
- Monitored industry trends and competitor activities, providing actionable insights for strategy adjustments as needed.
- Coordinated with advertising, design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets and product launch plans.
Small Business Owner
Self-employed
05.2010 - 08.2017
- Owner of a custom art based business. Applied creative acumen & business savvy toward profitable Etsy business.
- Responsible for all aspects of product creation, running business, including marketing, website, point of sale, accounting,shipping.
- Secured business with interior design and private customers to create custom hand painted magnet boards & magnets.
- Participated in on-line sales and in person boutique, high end trunk shows (e.g. Arcadia, Scottsdale school events, parochial school events, country clubs - SilverLeaf, DC Ranch, La'Grande Orange etc.)
Personal Assistant/Office Assistant
Scottsdale Schools
08.2008 - 05.2018
- Parent Volunteer in administration and guidance counseling offices for ten years. Public & Private schools (Anasazi Elementary, Mountainside Middle, Desert Mountain & Notre Dame Preparatory High Schools.
- Provided support to school staff and students of all ages. Completed clerical tasks such as answering phones, filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Managed daily data entry, kept clerical information accurate and current.
- Welcomed students, office visitors & alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Chemistry
University of Wisconsin
Madison12.1987
Skills
- Dedicated Team Player
- Effective communicator
- Highly Personable
- Multitasking and Organization
- Creativity
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Customer Service
- Product and Service Knowledge
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Self-employed
05.2010 - 08.2017
Personal Assistant/Office Assistant
Scottsdale Schools
08.2008 - 05.2018
Senior Marketing Research Manager
S.C. Johnson & Son
01.1988 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Food Chemistry
University of Wisconsin
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