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Nicole Brown

Bellingen,New South Wales

Summary

Accomplished Bottleshop Owner and former Assistant Category Manager at Nestle, I've driven a 5% annual growth and significantly enhanced customer satisfaction. Expert in strategic planning and financial oversight, my leadership has streamlined operations, boosting efficiency and profitability. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and managing budgets, I excel in turning insights into actionable strategies.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Bottleshop Owner

Self Employed
03.2006 - Current
  • Directed business operations to ensure profitability and sustainable growth. Achieving on average 5% growth year on year, business turner over 3.5 million
  • Developed strategic partnerships with local vendors to enhance service offerings.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting to optimize resource allocation.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing feedback-driven service improvements.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Streamlined processes for operational efficiency and cost reduction.

Assistant Category Manager

Nestle
05.2000 - 12.2002
  • Provided regular reports and insights to senior management, effectively communicating category performance and recommending future course of action.
  • Forecasting analysis
  • Assisted with development of Impulse/Category/Channel Plans into customers plans and reviewing/analysing performance of key kriteria for new product launces and promotional activity
  • Identified and reported key performance indicators to define successful category management.

Assistant Brand Manager

Nestle
05.2000 - 05.2001

Assisted in developing and marketing programs for NESCAFE portfolio, as well as full brand responabilty of INternational Roast & Cofeemate powder

Project management - strategic analysis and planning to maximise value of Nescafe brand and achieve budgeted market share

Assist in implementation of marketing plans

Ensure strong budget control iwthin the coffee grop for PFME

Sales Graduate

Nestle
03.1999 - 05.2000

Assisted State Manager in collating monthly reports.

Managed Merchandiser spending data and reporting

Assisted in coordination of promotion actives at store level\\


Coordinate cycle meetings and major events

Visit trade, sales rep two days week



Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

Southern Cross University
NSW
01-1996

Advanced Certificate - Office Administration

TAFE NSW
NSW
01-1992

Higher School Certificate -

Bellingen High School
12-1991

Skills

  • Business management
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial oversight
  • Team leadership
  • Budget management
  • Customer relations

Timeline

Bottleshop Owner

Self Employed
03.2006 - Current

Assistant Category Manager

Nestle
05.2000 - 12.2002

Assistant Brand Manager

Nestle
05.2000 - 05.2001

Sales Graduate

Nestle
03.1999 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Business - Marketing

Southern Cross University

Advanced Certificate - Office Administration

TAFE NSW

Higher School Certificate -

Bellingen High School
Nicole Brown