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Stephen Couey

Stephen Couey

Beaumont,CA

Summary

Accomplished Sales and Marketing Manager offering high performance development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development.

Work History

Architectural Sales & Marketing Manager

Fleetwood Windows and Doors
Corona, CA
03.2018 - Current
  • Consulted Architects & Builders in US, Costa Rica, and Mexico and held sales training on all products to develop sales.
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve the sales team's goals and revenue objectives.
  • Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
  • Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
  • Worked with management team to oversee and monitor marketing strategy.
  • Managed creation of marketing materials, collateral and sales support tools.
  • Developed social media marketing strategies to help brand company and increase sales.
  • Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.

Creative Services Manager

Magellan GPS
San Dimas, CA
12.2016 - 12.2017
  • Managed and supervised all the marketing creative workflow, projects, and design – including sales materials, product packaging and marketing materials for print, video, tradeshow management, video/photoshoot management, web and social media
  • Developed the marketing strategy for the company and kept its three business units in line with company objectives
  • Responsible for all branding and style guidelines, ensuring a strong and distinguishable visual identity
  • Managed internal marketing team members, external vendors, photographers
  • Staffing agencies and PR agencies to manage the creative/resource development process from brief to final production
  • I developed/provided creative briefs to ensure key message and visual direction is clear and executable
  • Contributed to graphic design direction and support, and I managed an extended graphics design team in China
  • Developed project status reports and manage regular weekly team meetings and deliverable schedules
  • I identified & updated and/or created processes to enable workflow efficiencies, create (ROI) efficiencies and cost savings for the company.

Creative Services Manager/Senior Graphic Designer/, Apparel Designer

Five
Redlands, CA
11.2014 - 12.2016
  • Managed & supervised the marketing, creative, and workflow needs of Category Managers
  • Worked with Region Managers on sales materials, product packaging and marketing materials for print, digital, video, website design, apparel, and social media
  • Managed internal marketing team members, external vendors, photographers
  • Staffing agencies and PR agencies to manage the creative/resource development process from brief to final production
  • I developed/provided creative briefs to ensure key message and visual direction is clear and executable
  • Contributed to all graphic design support and direction, and managed an small graphics in house design team
  • Presented all design concepts and creative content to executives and department leads, and then successfully managed a team of creative professionals to meet the project goals
  • Responsible for creating the apparel from concept to creation, designed tech-packs, and developed of all marketing strategies and collateral.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA
01.2013

Skills

  • Territory Management
  • Business Development
  • Sales Presentations
  • Marketing Planning
  • Promotional Sales Events
  • Brand-Building Strategies
  • Art Direction
  • Brand Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Editorial/Digital
  • Design
  • Apparel/Product
  • Design: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Social Media Management: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube
  • Office: Microsoft Office Suite; Excel, Word
  • Power Point

Additional Information

  • AWARDS , ADDY AWARD from the AAF (American Advertising Federation) - Package Design

Timeline

Architectural Sales & Marketing Manager

Fleetwood Windows and Doors
03.2018 - Current

Creative Services Manager

Magellan GPS
12.2016 - 12.2017

Creative Services Manager/Senior Graphic Designer/, Apparel Designer

Five
11.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA
Stephen Couey