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Veena Venkersammy

Apparel Account Executive & Marketing Communications Director
Santa Monica,CA

Summary

As a highly experienced and impactful California creative communications professional with a strong background in diverse industries. My experience includes event scheduling, SaaS sales, cybersecurity sales management, and CPG marketing. I am proficient in tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Jira, Tableau, and Sharepoint. Experience driving revenue growth and building strong client relationships within the apparel industry. Skilled in developing and executing strategic sales strategies, conducting product demonstrations, and delivering exceptional customer service. Strong communicator and collaborator with a passion for driving innovation and delivering value to clients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director of Brand Marketing & Events

Cleoblvd Apparel & Accessories
7 2020 - Current

Managed successful product launches, resulting in increased sales and market share on Wolf & Badger, Vogue, Tatler, and Vanity Fair.

  • Spearheaded rebranding efforts, successfully aligning company identity with evolving market trends and consumer expectations for Hubspot, Sprout Social, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Tableau.
  • Crafted compelling press releases that captured media attention, generating positive publicity for the brand.
  • Work cross functionally to develop and manage project plans, ensuring the project team is clear on deliverables, timelines and roles and responsibilities.

Account Executive

Google
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Increased annual sales by 20% through strong client relationships.
  • Identified new opportunities, launching three successful product lines.
  • Boosted product visibility by 15% with strategic promotions.
  • Coordinated marketing initiatives and product launches.
  • Presented sales reports and forecasts to senior management.
  • Negotiated contracts, increasing profitability and market share.
  • Managed a portfolio of key retail accounts, fostering long-term partnerships and driving repeat business.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments such as logistics, finance, and marketing for seamless operations across all aspects of the business.

Communications Marketing Manager

Ziff Davis Performance Marketing
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Developed comprehensive social media campaigns for improved audience reach and brand recognition for Spiceworks B2B.
  • Created compelling presentations, securing key partnerships and stakeholder buying into C-level executives.
  • Monitored analytics data to continuously refine marketing efforts for maximum impact on target audiences for blog.
  • Presented demos 7-10 times a week for cybersecurity software.
  • Increased lead generation with data-driven email marketing campaigns.

Apparel Account Executive

J.Jill
01.2014 - 07.2017
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with retail clients to ensure product placement and brand visibility.
  • Achieve and surpass sales targets by implementing effective sales strategies and promotional campaigns.
  • Present new collections and product lines to retail partners, highlighting unique selling points and market trends for department stores.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations, solidifying the company's reputation as a trusted partner in their respective industries.

Client Relations Manager

Pandora
12.2012 - 02.2015
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between clients and internal departments, effectively addressing any concerns or issues that arose in the returns process.
  • Conducted regular client feedback sessions, utilizing insights gathered to identify areas for enhancing the overall service experience on the website.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing materials targeted at potential clients, showcasing the company's strengths and value proposition.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Journalism

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2004 - 05.2008

Associates - Business Apparel Manufacturing Management

FIDM
Los Angeles, Santa Monica
02.2009 - 05.2011

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Google Analytics

Salesforce

Microsoft PowerPoint

Strategic marketing

Microsoft Office

Shopify

Klaviyo

Timeline

Account Executive

Google
02.2019 - 07.2019

Communications Marketing Manager

Ziff Davis Performance Marketing
08.2017 - 09.2018

Apparel Account Executive

J.Jill
01.2014 - 07.2017

Client Relations Manager

Pandora
12.2012 - 02.2015

Associates - Business Apparel Manufacturing Management

FIDM
02.2009 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Journalism

California State University Northridge
05.2004 - 05.2008

Director of Brand Marketing & Events

Cleoblvd Apparel & Accessories
7 2020 - Current
Veena VenkersammyApparel Account Executive & Marketing Communications Director