Doreen Costa Slayter, ACP

Director, Content @ The Pronto Network

About

Senior Catalog-Content professional experienced in all aspects of data content management. I am a proven leader in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry. I’m an expert in Automotive Content Management, Automotive Aftermarket Industry standards and data management best practices. I’m a dedicated, reliable, quality-focused professional with 34 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. Versatile and skilled with excellent hands-on experience in developing and improving catalog operations. Natural problem-solving skills that create both practical and agreeable solutions. An assertive leader with outstanding communications, negotiation and people management skills. Extensive network of professional contacts. Enjoys developing and maintaining excellent customer relations. Lead by example and instill a shared, enthusiastic commitment to collaboration and customer service.

Country

United States

City

Tracy

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Automotive Aftermarket, Parts, Automobile, Vehicles, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Retail, Profit, Sales Management, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Sales, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Operations Management

Experience

Director, Content

The Pronto Network

2018-10 - Present · 8 yrs

Director, Content Services at Advance Auto

Advance Auto Parts

2011-8 - 2018-9 · 7 yrs 2 mos

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Responsible for the entire Advance Auto catalog, including application, non-applications catalog data, product content, digital assets, strategic account management for cataloging. Supplier training, acquisition of all content types. Lead strategy and execution around Legacy APAL Catalog, the CARQUEST catalog, and the Omnichannel Catalog.

Director Supplier Content and Services

Epicor Software, formerly Activant

2003-7 - 2011-8 · 8 yrs 2 mos

Responsible for supplier relationships, content procurement, setting production priorities and industry liaison. I foster an environment in which suppliers and customers receive high levels of service. Interface with suppliers and customers to understand product priorities and ensure release schedule. Work with product development, production, marketing and sales management. Focus on supplier partnerships, processes to improve content timeliness, quality and increasing sales.

Director Electronic Catalog Content

WHI

2001-3 - 2003-6 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Responsible for content procurement and supplier relationships. Established data priorities, managed catalog production schedule, supervised quality assurance activities on inbound source files and completed content. Worked closely with IT and sales departments. Handled new and existing customer line analysis, metrics and support.

Manager Electronic Catalog Content

AUTOVIA Corporation

1999-5 - 2001-2 · 1 yr 10 mos

Managed all aspects of catalog operations, oversaw production efforts in Romania and United States. Managed business relationships with aftermarket suppliers, OEM and third party companies. Collaborated with Product Development, Customer Support and Sales organizations to ensure accurate, timely production releases.

Director Information Services Electronic Content

Triad - CCI Triad - Activant

1984-6 - 1999-4 · 14 yrs 11 mos

Managed two sites, seven departments and 175 employees that created, supported and produced the industry’s leading electronic parts catalog, interchanges, and pricing databases. Completed annual capital/budget expenses exceeding 10 million. Maintained high standards in customer services, operation processes and employee morale. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Acquisition consolidation - Implemented department re-organization between Austin, TX and Livermore, CA sites. Successfully reduced cost, increased productivity, created a cohesive management team and inspired teamwork. Earned two Triad Systems “President Club” awards for exceptional performance.