Portia Englund: Account Manager in san diego, CA

• Manage a portfolio of key accounts, consulting both small and corporate organizations on logo design, brand development, custom merchandise and apparel • Act as liaison between client and graphic designer regarding art direction, proof revisions and final approvals • Facilitate on-time delivery and budget compliance by keeping production schedules and communicating price adjustments • Oversee quality control to ensure deliverables comply with specifications and guarantee customer satisfaction • Represent over 100 wholesale accounts nation wide, keeping them stocked with our latest merchandise and training staff on key selling points • Collaborate with our creative team to execute marketing campaigns utilizing digital marketing strategies, social media content, and client sponsored sweepstakes • Network at tradeshows and industry events to generate new leads and hold meetings with existing accounts • Drive sales, close deals and provide excellent customer service, increasing revenue

• Managed the purchasing and inventory activities for all F&B locations including kitchens, banquets, bars, concessions and 5 Starbucks locations • Reviewed banquet event orders to forecast procurement needs • Directed and coordinated the procurement of goods, supplies and services essential to operations in a timely manner • Negotiated prices and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers • Surveyed competitors’ prices and products on a quarterly basis • Supervised warehouse staff and trained them on company policies for inventory control, internal operations, and sanitation • Oversaw incoming shipments, verified purchase orders and instructed allocation of goods according to requisitions • Calculated and reconciled bi-weekly inventory reports to determine periodic food cost