Bernadine Grogan
Limerick
Summary
Having established my own Company in 2015 and having spent 4 years prior to that gaining a 2.1 Honours Law Degree as well as spending many years working in the retail environment I have significant expertise in many areas . I am a seasoned marketing executive with a passion for detail. I have implemented successful marketing campaigns, participated at signature events and successfully updated digital content while handling all back-end tasks with accuracy and efficiency. I have strong technical proficiency in all Social Media platforms, In-depth knowledge of CMS systems coupled with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint abilities. I have demonstrable talent at building relationships, merchandising and selling. I love a challenge and am passionate about everything that I do.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup/Founder
SPICEY B Accessory Online Store
01.2015 - Current
- Established Company in a competitive online landscape, built brand presence and traded very successfully.
- Responsible for the curation of highly targeted campaigns to drive brand engagement across all social media platforms.
- Cultivated valuable relationships with influencers, PR agencies to establish brand presence.
- Worked with manufacturing teams to bring products to market from concept through market-ready production.
- Drove significant organic website traffic, whilst constantly updating and curating content for website.
- Responsible for co-ordination of all orders ensuring same day fulfillment for orders received before 3pm.
- Attended events liaising with event managers, merchandising products ensuring sales targets were met .
- Website Management CMS (WordPress / WooCommerce).
Sales Associate
Harrods
London
03.2007 - 06.2008
- Visual Brand Merchandiser for Hugo Boss & Ralph Lauren.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
Pro Shop/Marketing
K Club
Straffan, Kildare
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Responsible for the smooth running of the pro shop.
- Oversaw strategic event planning, executive presentation materials and visual presentations.
- Travelled to several International events representing the K club Marketing Team.
Golf Sales Co Ordinator
Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort
03.2005 - 03.2006
- Collaborated with management and coworkers to deliver exceptional service and maintain patron loyalty.
- Maintained visually appealing and effective displays for entire store to drive sustained revenue growth,
- Attending weekly meetings communicating any changes or issues to other department heads.
- Educated customers on product and service offerings.
Store Administrator
River Island
Limerick
01.2002 - 09.2004
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
Sales Assistant
Brown Thomas, (Wm.Todd and Co LTD)
06.1995 - 01.2000
- Worked in departments including Men’s, Ladies and Cosmetic departments / Rota Management.
Education
2.1 Honors Degree - LLB Irish Law
Griffith College
05.2012
Honours Degree - TV Journalism
Limerick College of Further Education
06.2007
Diploma Media Production -
Limerick College of Further Education
06.2007
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communicator
- Adobe, WordPress, AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer and Canva
- Social Media Management: Instagram both stories and grid, Facebook, Twitter and Tik Tok
- Trained Touch Typist (60 wpm)
- Huge customer service focus
- Adept at planning coordination and great multi tasker
- Brand management
- Marketing expertise
- Sales expertise in many areas-in store, at sales events and online
- Demonstrable experience at maintaining Documentation and recordkeeping
- Excellent attention to and eye for detail
Personal Information
I am very interested in researching Social Media for marketing purposes. Formula 1 racing, walking, Golf and socialising.
References Available on Request
Available on Request.
Timeline
Startup/Founder
SPICEY B Accessory Online Store
01.2015 - Current
Sales Associate
Harrods
03.2007 - 06.2008
Golf Sales Co Ordinator
Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort
03.2005 - 03.2006
Pro Shop/Marketing
K Club
01.2005 - 06.2006
Store Administrator
River Island
01.2002 - 09.2004
Sales Assistant
Brown Thomas, (Wm.Todd and Co LTD)
06.1995 - 01.2000
2.1 Honors Degree - LLB Irish Law
Griffith College
Honours Degree - TV Journalism
Limerick College of Further Education
Diploma Media Production -
Limerick College of Further Education
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