Patricia Hawkins

As an Assistant Category Manager at COS, I currently have the opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment, being a dynamic go-to person supporting our Category Manager. In this role, I have gain a broad understanding of the categories with active involvement in the product selection process, category reviews and supplier training. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Supporting the category manager to achieve commercial objectives - Managing product related queries - Database maintenance of existing product/s + creation of new code/s - Managing product descriptions, images & prices for display on our e-commerce platform - Promotional planning including supplier submission, planning and coordination with Category Manager - Supplier reporting coordination as part of review process - Sourcing of non-ranged products through preferred partners - Ad hoc project work based on requirements of the Category Manager - Liaise with internal departments - Continuous process improvements within the team

As a Sales and Marketing Executive my role is to generate unique sales plans, create engaging advertisements, emails, and promotional literature. Develop & drive marketing and sales strategies to increase product awareness by observing the market, competitors and industry trend.

As Sales Coordinator in the Global Travel Retail Team, my role is to support the team and embracing the strategic imperatives of the wider business which includes: · Develop the process for submission, review and tracking of new item slotting requests which were adopted by Trade Marketing Manager across Moet Hennessy activations, including coordinating efficiently the movement of stock and POSM to accounts and to teams, creating brief presentations; updating promotional calendars, tracking promotion and sales results. · Supporting Trade Marketing Manager in the development of various marketing materials for the field sales force (i.e. training manuals, sales brochures, etc.) · Support the commercial team by developing reports used to evaluate sales/volume trends, existing and potential customers, and other key indicators in support of B-Line’s business initiatives (KPIs, Scorecards). · Engaging with cross-functionally be integral to the wider team in developing smooth relationships with accounts and ensuring that the day to day administration is looked after. · Assist in the management of events working with the team on messaging, budget management - keep track of costs for events, on pre and during event days to ensure events are set up and run smoothly alongside managing the administration

As Global Marketing Coordinator my primary goal is to help manage the marketing support for Breville and Sage globally. Includes co-ordination of packaging and instruction book, liaise with Hong Kong sales & marketing team and distributor based marketing teams to receive marketing requests and help their development. Also work with the Global Brand General Manager on various projects as required.

As Marketing Coordinator my main task it was to assist the Philips Male Grooming Product Manager in the agreed maintenance of the Male Grooming Permanent Display (PDU) Program as well as with coordinating marketing activities within the required time frame and BTL budget. Within my responsibilities involved the following: • Compilation and dispatch of spare part orders as required by 3rd party merchandisers, Myer Breville consultants, Breville sales reps • Allocate mail out activities and PDU order fulfillment to allocated sales admin team member • Internal Spare Parts Order register kept up to date • Follow up and reporting on any PDU maintenance requirements • Management of spare parts stock and other POS inventory • Quality control of all spare parts issued • Brief Breville service department and/or external agency of replacement shavers to be glued. • Quality assessment of in store activations by Breville sales reps and third party merchandisers • Monthly reporting requirement. • Ongoing maintenance of the war room. • Weekly update of retailer sales data • Ongoing update of the promotional summary including competitors • Ongoing compilation of catalogues received via CMS emails After consultation with manager or others • Ordering new spare parts from suppliers, • Preparing briefing documents for new merchandising initiatives in relation to the PDU program and promotions. • Mail outs of POS • Assist in compiling marketing data where required • Help to organise Events/conferences • Preparing briefing documents for pack and product spec changes • Checking Philips.com.au to ensure RRPs are correct. • Ongoing maintenance of the showroom and product samples. • Organising required rework of faulty products with internal & external parties

As an Administrative Marketing Assistant my main tasks it was to ensure that the coach’s office runs effectively by: providing administrative and functional support; implementing systems and procedures, working with the extended functional team to ensure the department runs efficiently and smoothly. Manage and serve as the gate keeper for all calendar needs across multiple time zones, including global travel, global meetings, weekly meetings, and day to day meeting requests, proactively anticipate the needs of the supervisor and takes the initiative to perform tasks with little to no supervision and provide innovative ideas and solutions when needed. Create all travel arrangements, including global flights, lodging, and ground transportation. Coordinate travel agendas and provides itineraries. Organizes team meetings, off-sites, events, and celebrations. Review and track expenses, code and track invoices, and file expense reports. Provide support for visiting functional team members from other markets. Support and assist other Administrative Assistants on various projects. Work closely with Directors, ensure presentations are produced, organized and prepared for various meetings.

As a Personal Assistant (PA) I worked with senior and senior manager staff to provide one-to-one and team support by offering administrative help such as monitoring a manager’s email, drafting communications on their behalf, planning and organising meetings and their travel. I had a deep understanding of the company and who the key personnel were. In this role I could use and develop on key skills, such as discretion and trustworthiness, flexibility and adaptability, good oral and written communication skills, organisational skills and the ability to multitask, ability to be proactive and take the initiative, tact and diplomacy.