Thomas Ritter
Summary
Consumer economics professional, specializing in client relations and consumer product research. Passionate about solving real world problems and homing in on the origin of consumer decision making. Worked to define key demographics with thoughtful consumer insight keeping the end user in mind and developing key driving changes through quantitative and qualitative analytics. Personally eager to continue growing and learning new skill sets moving forward in any industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Coordinator
Atlanta Flooring Design Center
Suwanee, GA
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinate all flooring installations and warranty repairs for multiple neighborhoods with 200-400 single-family homes, from start to finish.
- Created work orders with a high level of accuracy and detail, providing all labor and products necessary for installers.
- Tracked the status of production, warranty installations, and schedule conflicts, determining where the focus was needed to meet and adjust deadlines.
- Communicated heavily with interdepartmental faculties, as well as external construction managers, vendors, and homeowners.
- Promoted from handling production installations exclusively to handling production, repair, and warranty installations.
Research Associate
Marketing Workshop
Norcross, GA
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Supported senior project managers in the design, planning, execution, analysis, and reporting of multiple projects at a time
- Contributed to the success of 20+ projects with a multitude of companies in varying industries
- Built consumer research protocols, including field directives and screeners, that directed research data collection
- Kept clients up to date with the status of their projects in a timely and professional manner, while maintaining good working relationships.
Kennel Technician
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER OF CUMMING
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted veterinarian with duties for patient care and surgeries.
- Fostered a positive and constructive work atmosphere by exhibiting tactfulness, leadership skills, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained the general welfare of the clinic by performing tasks including, but not limited to, housekeeping, scheduling, and keeping track of equipment and supplies.
Assistant Manager
GAMESTOP
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Tasked with developing strategies for goal setting regarding sales and employee performance
- Preformed as a liaison between managers, employees, and customers, while ensuring an enjoyable consumer experience
- Conducted operational tasks including receiving, inventory and trade management, and merchandising.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Economics
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12-2021
Skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, PPT, Word Etc
- Market research/Bivariate and Multivariate Analysis (FHCE 4000 @ UGA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; empathetic listener and persuasive speaker
- Sales focused mindset
- Driven and passionate attitude
- Task Delegation
- Project Planning
- Analytical
- Product issue resolution
- Design thinking
- Innovation management
Timeline
Production Coordinator
Atlanta Flooring Design Center
09.2023 - Current
Research Associate
Marketing Workshop
05.2022 - 07.2023
Kennel Technician
ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER OF CUMMING
05.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Manager
GAMESTOP
01.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Consumer Economics
University of Georgia
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