Courtney Kinimaka's Resume

Courtney Kinimaka

Female

Marketing

Live in United States

Nationality

Retail Marketing Associate
Garmin Ltd.
2022.03-Current
(3 years)
̈ Organized all facets of a retail project, having a strong understanding of the shifting retail landscape ̈ A key member of an internal cross-functional team consisting of Sales, Communications, Purchasing, Demand and Transportation - executing stable programs; on-time and within budget ̈ Cultivated U.S. and global retail marketing objectives for multiple product lines ̈ Responsible for marketing plan development, gaining internal buy-in, creation & implementation ̈ Partnered with external suppliers to develop timelines, marketing components, and negotiate cost ̈ Identified opportunities to increase brand awareness, create relationships, and drive sales traffic ̈ Led the deployment of branded displays and fixtures within key accounts from conception and routing to installation and maintenance phases ̈ Effectively communicated project scope, goals and deliverables to support annual and seasonal strategies and business goals ̈ Measured and analyzed the success of campaigns and mined real-time data of consumer trends
Product Optimizer Planner
HSN, Inc.
2020.01-2022.01
(2 years)
̈ Optimized the movement of inventory for twenty-four television shows broadcasting 24 hours a day ̈ 74 million dollars in total upsells for 2021 ̈ Partnered with Merchandisers and Buyers to strategize airtime and negotiate elements of contract ̈ Determined the pertinent products, quantity, and placement while developing and referencing a matrix of targets & data-points that continue to maximize items sold ̈ Held the responsibility of verifying the accuracy of production elements and operational notes for the on-air product presentation ̈ Analyzed reports and held recap meetings to enrich future performance and comprehension ̈ Calculated margins with internal partners and vendors ̈ Coordinated with Customer Specialists and the Communications team to recount criticisms and discrepancies ̈ Optimized upsell performance on specialty shows live, in real-time; making on-air-production changes as necessary and communicating appropriately
Auto-Ship Specialist
HSN, Inc.
2018.01-2020.01
(2 years)
̈ Wrote and tracked purchase orders ̈ Collected and entered inventory data for a total of 32 vendors ̈ Corresponded with vendors to ensure procurement of product and resolve any shipping and delivery challenges ̈ Key role in meetings with Merchandising, Buying and Planning teams discussing programs, conversions, supply, upcoming demand, transfers, and inventory concerns ̈ Investigated potential inventory challenges and reviewed item attritions in order to boost inventory turn rates and minimize overstock situations ̈ Forecasted and calculated order quantities based on projected future demand ̈ Built and maintained professional working relationships with all levels of the organization
Talent Acquisition Specialist
HSN, Inc.
2016.01-2018.01
(2 years)
̈ Scheduled and conducted interviews for entry-level positions ̈ Evaluated prospective employees by piloting technical & behavioral interviews and utilizing assessments ̈ Maintained a positive candidate experience by continuing communication with the prospective employee throughout their application and onboarding process ̈ Completed administrative tasks supporting the recruitment process – updating info systems, correspondence, and processing new-hire paperwork
Account Manager
Pure Bev Co.
2015.01-2016.01
(a year)
̈ Oversaw, marketed, & stimulated growth in hundreds of accounts throughout the Midwest region ̈ Actively managed clientele by regularly corresponding with local businesses, regional chains, and domestic-corporate client accounts ̈ Handled discrepancies concerning purchases and payments ̈ Tracked and received shipments, then prepared samples for quality testing and direct support ̈ Created monthly product pricing catalogues to be distributed to clients for new sales and business development ̈ Carried out administrative duties such as greeting guests, scheduling appointments, answering phones, and maintaining customer files ̈ Negotiated, confirmed, and submitted orders for processing ̈ Finalized product invoices so that purchased items could be prepared and loaded for next day delivery ̈ Responsible for the smooth operation of drivers & merchandisers supervised via routine check-ins ̈ Interpreted and warranted compliance of all applicable dealings and contractual elements ̈ Developed relations with local businesses, retail chains, domestic accounts and international clientele