Kristy Trotter
Woodvale,WA
Summary
Dedicated and professional working manner. Energetic and driven work ethic. Motivated to learn new skills. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Activations Executive
Nestle Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Activations Executive, Snacks, Foods and Confectionery for Nestle
- Support in the development of the shopper and category plans to bring to life our brand activations in-store and online eContent
- Efficient and timely delivery of creative to supplier, provide creative agency or brand manager with accurate design specifications
- Collaborate with suppliers, requesting quotations and evaluating bids while adhering to agreed standards/contracts
- Raising Purchase Requisitions, while updating internal budget management systems
- Implement strategies for efficient and effective POS for in-store executions
- Work closely with Creative Agencies to help brief new projects and offer functional creative ideas to help drive new and innovative campaigns
- Ability to build great working relationship with key stakeholders internally and externally
- Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to prioritise tasks while working autonomously
- Budget management for projects and ensure investment is maximized.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies that aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budgetary constraints and deadlines.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints to ensure that budget is maximised.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Senior Account Executive (Internal Client Role)
Unilever Australia / Indicia Worldwide
06.2008 - 05.2023
- Senior Account Executive for Streets Ice Cream, Ben & Jerrys, Rexona, Toni & Guy, Continental and more for Unilever Australia
- Developed solid working relationships with key stakeholders from Band and Activation Executives along with suppliers
- Converting clients' basic concepts and campaign ideas into exciting and consumer attracting POS
- Collaborate and working closely with creative agencies to help brief new projects and offer functional creative ideas to help drive new and innovative campaigns
- Budget management which not only include meetings allocated budgets but also seeking new, different or innovative ideas to help achieve more from the set budget
- Coordinate suppliers, manage production schedules and provide a high level of customer service
- Successfully manage all print, POS materials including but no limited to Commercial printing, retails displays both permanent and semi-perm, signage and digital - for both local and offshore
- Ability to think quickly if or when an issue occurs
- Budget management for projects and ensure investment is maximized
- Raising Purchase Orders, budget tracking, accruals and receipting
- Conduct QC checks in China factories for outdoor, metal and fabric visibility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Randwick Girls Technology High School
Randwick, NSW12.1996
Skills
- Strong Customer Service Skills
- Clear verbal Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively
- Ability to handle pressure
- Experience in procuring Cardboard, Fabric, plastics and metal fabricated POS from Local and Offshore Suppliers
- Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work with diverse tasks, guidelines and expectations
- High level of self-motivation, allowing efficient organisaton of time and resources whilst keen on learning new skills
References
- Martin Kennedy, Point of Purchase Manager - Confectionery, NESTLE AUSTRALIA, 0438 095 421
- Amanda Imrie, Sustainability Director - Asia Pacific, HH Global APAC, 0404 146 408
Hobbies
Enjoying outdoor activities with the family, watching movies and eating out.
Timeline
Activations Executive
Nestle Australia
01.2023 - Current
Senior Account Executive (Internal Client Role)
Unilever Australia / Indicia Worldwide
06.2008 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Randwick Girls Technology High School
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