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Tarris Washington
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Professional marketing representative with track record of driving brand awareness and consumer interaction. Proven ability to execute strategic promotional activities, fostering positive relationships and enhancing brand loyalty. Consistent team collaborator with focus on achieving impactful results and adapting to dynamic marketing needs. Expertise in event coordination and public speaking.
Knowledgeable Tour Manager with solid background in promoting brand engagement and enhancing customer experience. Successfully facilitated numerous product launches and marketing campaigns to boost brand visibility. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills while effectively managing public interactions and promotional events
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Brand Ambassador and Tour Manager
GMR Marketing
St Louis, MO
05.2013 - Current
- Brand Ambassador constructed footprints to engage customers
- Performed frequent surveys of products
- Distributed products throughout live national and local events across the country
- Traveled 100% of the time to multiple locations weekly
- Met weekly deadlines and quotas
- Monitored market trends to identify opportunities for brand growth and visibility enhancement.
- Assisted Tour managers with erecting footprints
- Managed inventory levels at promotional events to ensure adequate product supply while minimizing waste or shortages.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop and implement local marketing strategies, raising brand awareness.
- Trained new brand ambassadors, ensuring consistency and quality in brand representation.
- Developed brand awareness through engaging promotional activities and product demonstrations.
- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring seamless execution of promotional activities.
- Educated consumers about product benefits, leading to increased interest and sales conversions.
- Achieved targeted marketing goals by collaborating closely with team members to develop effective strategies for each campaign.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with retail staff, ensuring brand prominence in stores.
Brand Ambassador
Big Orange Production
St Louis, MO
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Brand Ambassador to highly recognizable brands such as Coca-Cola, Lego, Hawaiian Rolls, Under Armor, and Market Pantry
- Traveled 100% of the time within Missouri and Illinois
- Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
- Analyzed feedback from events to refine promotional strategies for improved effectiveness.
- Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
- Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas.
- Developed lasting connections with industry professionals through networking at conferences, workshops, and other relevant gatherings.
- Maintained detailed records of promotional activities, results achieved, and areas for improvement to inform future campaigns.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to create impactful campaign strategies and materials.
- Trained new ambassadors on brand messaging and customer engagement techniques.
- Established strong relationships with customers to foster loyalty and repeat business.
Logistics Specialist
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
St. Louis
05.2014 - 03.2020
- Recover and return lost luggage from all major airlines that operate out of St. Louis Lambert International airport
- Improved delivery response time by 15%
- Redesigned current tools that improved efficiency of production
- Responsible for logistics and routing of 250 bags per week on average
- Travel 100% of the time within Missouri and Illinois
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Account Mananager
Blu Concept Promotions
St Louis, MO
09.1998 - 01.2014
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Coordinated meet & greets for musical artist and radio stations in the Midwest region
- Nurtured longstanding relationships with record labels and managers as well as artists (Jay-Z,Wyclef,The Black Eyed Peas,Counting Crows,etc.)
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
09.1991 - 06.1994
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.1994 - 06.1996
No Degree - Mass Communication
St. Louis Community College At Florrisant Valley
Dellwood, MO 08.1996 - 05.1997
Skills
- Responds well in high pressure environments, geographically inclined, sales oriented, customer engagement, staff training and development, operation management, strategic planning, new business development, product surveying, manage groups of people, work independently, social media marketing
- Customer engagement
- Effective communicator
- Customer service
- Exceptional communication
- Relationship builder
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Brand awareness
- Customer relationship building
- Staff training
- Sales expertise
- Product demonstration
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Brand Ambassador
Big Orange Production
09.2017 - 09.2020
Logistics Specialist
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
05.2014 - 03.2020
Brand Ambassador and Tour Manager
GMR Marketing
05.2013 - Current
Account Mananager
Blu Concept Promotions
09.1998 - 01.2014
No Degree - Mass Communication
St. Louis Community College At Florrisant Valley
08.1996 - 05.1997
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Arizona State University
08.1994 - 06.1996
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
09.1991 - 06.1994