Katie Wagner

currently: Job hunting

Work history

W.W. Grainger February 2007 to June 2007
Branch Manager

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How would you describe your time at W.W. Grainger?

Accountable for 2007 sales goal of $9.4 million. Performance YTD as of 6/26/07 was 120.3% to goal, $4.8 million in sales

Executed marketing strategies to increase awareness and build customer loyalty in new branch location

Empowered to make key decisions that touched every aspect of the business, including sales, merchandising, inventory, budgeting, productivity, employee development and training

Managed $1 million in inventory: 29,000 SKUs, 19,000 square foot warehouse, 2,600 square foot showroom

Proficient in SAP v4.7... read more
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Mary Kay October 2006 to the present
Independent Beauty Consultant

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How would you describe your time at Mary Kay?

$2,550 sales since October 2006

Recruited one team member

Earned second highest ranking, Emerald Star, in quarter two sales contest
W.W. Grainger October 2005 to January 2007
Customer Service Manager

How would you describe your time at W.W. Grainger?

Exceeded 2006 sales goal by 21% with 2006 sales of $43.8 million

Provided leadership to 40 employees by setting goals, developing structure and providing support

Coached employees through call monitoring, quarterly performance reviews, and daily feedback on key measurements of success

Recipient of Partnership Award issued by Senior Vice President of Customer Service in recognition of my collaboration with an outside sales representative that led to a 100% account growth over prior year

Managed 2006 Annual Inventory of a 40,000 SKU warehouse

Spearheaded the interviewing and selection of three job candidates and directed new hire training

Fulfilled two consecutive years on the Branch Business Excellence Internal Audit team for the South Texas district

Served as SAP Power User to over 40 employees during upgrade from version SAP 4.0 to SAP 4.7... read more
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W.W. Grainger August 2003 to September 2005
Sales and Branch Services Development Program

How would you describe your time at W.W. Grainger?

Selected as an active participant in an accelerated 24 month learning and development program that included four to six month job rotations in Branch Services, Distribution, Outside Sales and E-Business

As an Outside Sales Representative, increased the sales to goal performance of a 125-account package from 86% to 106% performance to goal in just six months

Conducted trainings of Grainger's e-business channels to customers, sales representatives and branch employees and encouraged the use of e-business reports and tools

Updated on-the-job training materials for inbound and outbound processes of the distribution center

Led change management during expansion and relocation of branch showroom from 500 square feet to 7500 square feet. Organized and trained staff on new stock replenishment procedures, merchandising processes, and cash drawer management... read more

Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison September 1998 to May 2003
Business Administration: Marketing

How would you describe your time at University of Wisconsin - M...?

Bachelor of Business Administration Degree, May 2003

Double Major: Marketing and Spanish with a Certificate in International Business

Dean's List, 6 semesters

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