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Jay Elliott

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Newbury Park | United States

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Jay

Well-seasoned entrepreneur particularly skilled in Purchasing, Sourcing, Product Development, Sales and Marketing in many industries including manufacturing, wholesale and retail.

Dependable, proactive, focused and resourceful problem solver. Innovative, effective leader and communicator with a "can do attitude", who is a creative team player and is energized by a challenge. SELECTED KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT (See additional ones on next page) Proactively developed a company branded Potassium Iodide tablet product which fixed a serious inventory issue in the supply chain and saved the company over 43% just in time for this item to become the most popular product in the industry after Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster! This and the other accomplishments exceeded company and government regulations.

Trajectory

Apr 2019 — May 2019
Customer Business Manager · Crunchies / Chaucer (Consumer Food)
Responsible for making sure (Fortune 100) retailers receive orders (OTIF) On Time In Full: - Processed orders via EDI, Email and entered into SAP including new customers. - Directed 3PL / warehouses to fulfill product orders and transfers. - Created reports with SAP, suppler portals and excel. Made fixes in EDI and SAP as needed.
Nov 2017 — Sep 2018
Sales and Marketing Manager · Neuro Logic Systems (Aerospace)
Assisted Director Sales and Marketing with many tasks including: - Provided customers with Data Sheets, other technical documentation and assistance. - Created and maintained tracking spreadsheets and technical documents. - Followed up with customers and reps / distributors with quotes and assistance - Analyzed, booked and funded trade show booths, power, carpeting, padding and displays. - Created, Maintained and Launched email blasts and other content for website. - Worked with Webmaster to update website, UX and SEO (Certificate in Google Analytics) - Brand Management; Updated various printed and digital items to maintain proper appearance.
Mar 2015 — Nov 2017
Sales Associate · The Home Depot (Garden Dept. DIY Retailer)
- Helped Pro and DIYer customers with various projects. In charge of Outdoor Power Equipment and Barbecues in Garden Dept. - Made sure all areas are safe, secure and merchandised as required - Requested by management to be on various committees (ie; Safety / AP & Associate Feedback) and lead workshops, Licensed to operate: Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker & Electric Ladder.
Jan 2006 — Mar 2015
Owner / Operator · Captain Kettle Corn (Mobile Snack Business)
- Developed various products and packaging - 2013 & 2014 East Ventura County Ventura County Star Reader's Choice Favorite Food Truck - Sourced and negotiated various supplies and services from multiple vendors - Created multiple sales channels, which included Fortune 500 companies - Planning and Purchasing of supplies and staffing for regular production and special events
Sep 2005 — Aug 2012
Special Projects / Procurement · Quake Kare, Inc. (Mfg.)
- Promoted from Production Lead to Shipping Manager to Sales Manager to Procurement. - Sourced lower cost and better quality items, materials, equipment, real estate and services. - Developed many innovative industry firsts while managing many projects. - Assisted operations, sales, marketing, PR, and legal. Supervised QA / QC, importing and facility safety. (Company sold & moved to St. Louis, MO)

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