Alexandra Parks

- Devise and execute PepsiCo’s recruitment strategy - Lead the identification, evaluation and implementation of new diversity programs - Lead the expansion and ongoing management of the Student Athlete Program - Establish a formal sponsorship/mentorship program to set interns up for long term success

· Devise & execute PepsiCo's University Relations strategy at 4 Tier 1 schools · Responsible for planning, building & executing an effective Annual Operating Plan · Partners with PepsiCo executive sponsors to drive the right presence & engagement on campus · Strives to achieve YOY volume growth, creating awareness of PepsiCo opportunities & positioning the company as a top employer of choice

· Manage, motivate & develop a team of 16 frontline representatives in order to drive sales, increase productivity and enhance efficiency · Weekly sales targets of $300-$400k and monthly targets over $1M-$1.2M · Oversees 200 small & large format accounts as well as a Product Exchange Center (P.E.C.) · Develops strong relationships with wide range of accounts including Wal-Mart, Jewel, 7/11 and Walgreens to understand customer needs and uses rapport to improve overall business results · Collaborates with cross-functional partners to ensure product is picked, loaded & delivered properly · Leads the zone in all Safety Subject Matter including monthly calls, holiday preparedness and fleet days · Certified Department of Transportation & Smith System Trainer as well as District Leader coach

· Lead mini district of 7 front line small format representatives · Responsible for $200,000 weekly sales volume · Gained experience in driving sales, reducing market waste, improving service and increasing efficiency · Developed team through weekly 1:1 mtgs, monthly district mtgs, and in market store evaluations

· Identified areas of opportunity to improve the customer experience through premium packages · Experienced live calls with customer needs at the Call Center of Operations · Completed 3 installations and 2 service visits on ride along with Dish technician · Made sale calls using door to door method with DishOne interns

· Created website templates (HTML) through WebLink to communicate with members · Gained customer service skills working at the front desk/ Card spot gift cards · Conducted marketing for the Downtown Naperville Website · Planned on and off-site member events on a weekly basis

· Completed operations and hospitality training to fully understand the daily operations · Conducted investigations and consulted on employee performance reviews · Recruited potential restaurant managers with HR consultants at various Job Fairs throughout Illinois · Results- conducted interviews which resulted in the hiring for key restaurant positions