SATI DHANRAJ-RAMSAWAK
Chase Village
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate, with 16 years experience, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Merchandising Manager
Blue Waters Products Limited
2018.08 - Current
- Managing a team of 20 Merchandisers- ensuring that stores are well stocked and merchandised
- Monitoring performance to ensure that customer’s needs are met.
- Collaborated with marketing team for prompt promotion of product.
- Checking stores to ensure that product is packed in the correct planogram with pricing and appropriate POP material used.
- Ensuring proper use of Aski system by lending support and providing training where needed.
- Providing guidance to the team or individuals that may need assistance in performing their job
- Assisting with Sales in Sales Rep’s absence.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Organized meetings for up to 20 staff members to discuss upcoming promotions, key strategies, and tasks.
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to increase sales and profits.
Brand Manager
HADCO Limited
2014.04 - 2018.07
- San Juan
- Phone: 675-7628, Brands: Florida’s Natural, Motts, Snapple, Golden Crown
- Preparation and Implementation of Brand Plans and strategy for the above Brands and presenting same to Suppliers
- Monitoring brand performance to ensure that set targets are met
- Planning and executing promotions and in-store special
- Visiting the trade to ensure that products are well stocked and merchandised.
Portfolio: Brand Manager
2009.08 - 2013.10
- Brands: Bissell, Det Insecticide, Pampers Bounty, Puffs, Ovaltine, Folgers, Abbott Nutritionals, Tropical Foods- Crystal Farms, La Yogurt, Weetabix, Softee Paper Products, Teddies, Nissin
- Preparation and Implementation of Brand Plans and strategy for the above Brands
- Presenting Quarterly results and plans moving forward
- Monitoring Brand Performance to ensure that set targets are met
- Planning & Executing of Promotions and In store Specials
- Ordering and monitoring stock levels of Products for all Brands
- Visiting the trade to ensure that products are well stocked and merchandised.
Customer Marketing Specialist
Johnson & Johnson Limited
2008.05 - 2009.04
- Liaising with the Agency and direct suppliers on various projects to ensure completion within set deadlines
- Assisting with preparation and implementation of Plans and Forecasts
- Facilitating sampling events at various stores
- Coordinating new product launches to the trade.
Marketing & Product Development Coordinator
Columbus Communications Trinidad Limited
2007.02 - 2007.06
- Liaising with the Agency and Management on various projects to ensure completion within set deadlines
- Liaising with the Research Company to conduct Cable TV research
- Management of Website and Intranet including liaising with the Web Developer to facilitate changes.
Portfolio: Brand Manager
Bryden Pi Limited
2006.05 - 2007.01
- Brands: Brut, Ammens, Skin Milk, Sea Breeze, Sally Hansen
- Preparation and Implementation of Marketing Plans and strategy for the above Brands
- Monitoring Brand Performance
- Planning & Executing of Promotions
- Supervising Product Promoters
Account Executive
International Brands, Coca, , Burger King, Johnson & Johnson
2004.07 - 2006.04
- Dealing with the Client to ensure that requests are dealt with in a timely manner
- Liaising with the Creative Department and the Client to facilitate any requests
- Coordinating Events
- Assisting in conducting Focus Groups and Developing Brand Archeology.
Account Coordinator
Mc. Cann Erickson
2003.06 - 2004.06
- Assisting the Account Director with all the Activities pertaining to Customer Service and Liaising with the Client, to facilitate requests and ensure that deadlines are met
- Compiling Newspaper Articles for Competitors and Clients
- Assisting in conducting Focus Groups and developing Brand Archeology.
Education
CIM Certificate in Marketing -
School of Business and Computer Science
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
CIM Advanced Certificate in Marketing - Marketing
School of Business And Computer Science
Champs FleursGCE Advanced Level - undefined
Danielle’s Educational Institute
1996
GCE Advanced Level - undefined
Chaguanas Senior Comprehensive School
1995
Ordinary Level - Ordinary Levels
St. Augustine Girls High School
St. Augustine 09.1988 - 06.1993
Skills
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Merchandising
- Program Promotion
- Creative Strategies
- Performance Optimization
- Merchandise Planning
- End Cap Placement
- Product Pricing
- Promotional Planning
- Staff Supervision
- Store Displays
- Merchandise Selection
Reading
I enjoy reading novels, but will read anything.
Timeline
Merchandising Manager
Blue Waters Products Limited
2018.08 - Current
Brand Manager
HADCO Limited
2014.04 - 2018.07
Portfolio: Brand Manager
2009.08 - 2013.10
Customer Marketing Specialist
Johnson & Johnson Limited
2008.05 - 2009.04
Marketing & Product Development Coordinator
Columbus Communications Trinidad Limited
2007.02 - 2007.06
Portfolio: Brand Manager
Bryden Pi Limited
2006.05 - 2007.01
Account Executive
International Brands, Coca, , Burger King, Johnson & Johnson
2004.07 - 2006.04
Account Coordinator
Mc. Cann Erickson
2003.06 - 2004.06
Ordinary Level - Ordinary Levels
St. Augustine Girls High School
09.1988 - 06.1993
CIM Certificate in Marketing -
School of Business and Computer Science
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
CIM Advanced Certificate in Marketing - Marketing
School of Business And Computer Science
GCE Advanced Level - undefined
Danielle’s Educational Institute
GCE Advanced Level - undefined
Chaguanas Senior Comprehensive School
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