KH Resume
KRISTINA K. HAROLD
EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science- Business and Retail Merchandising, May 2016
EXPERIENCE:
Target Corporation
Sr. Space & Presentation Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
May 2018 � Present
� Manage merchandise for 11 businesses including Beauty, Healthcare, Electronics, and Toys.
� Allocate unique space plans for Small Format Target Express stores.
� Coordinate with merchants and buyers to plan product assortments.
� Merchandise space to optimize sales and leverage positive consumer response.
� Orchestrate strategy for celebrity merchandise and new brand collaborations.
Randstad (Target Corporation)
Merchandising Specialist & Product Manager
Minneapolis, MN
January 2018 � May 2018
� Developed new store and remodel store plans for national Target stores.
� Planned merchandise for Seasonal, Grocery, and Checklane businesses.
� Analyzed sales reporting data to leverage cross-department sales.
� Merchandised, built, and oversaw space planning in core Target stores.
Scyfix, LLC
Business Development & Marketing Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
January 2011 � January 2018
� Marketed and demonstrated technology to doctors and distributors within the European Union.
� Assisted in sales reporting on international business sales transactions.
� Performed intermittent international travel to promote Scyfix throughout Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Italy).
� Developed marketing materials and creative presentations.
� Attended medical conferences and exhibits.
Top Shelf Promotions, LLC
Brand Ambassador
Minneapolis, MN
May 2015 � September 2015
� Interacted directly with consumers across the Twin Cities as an external sales specialist.
� Promoted events with businesses to advertise CPG brands under the Budweiser umbrella.
� Analyzed target market groups and consumer demographics to leverage product sales.
� Commuted to stores across the Twin Cities territory to assure product inventory and merchandise displays were in compliance with company regulations.
� Engaged with consumers in the field to generate hype for upcoming brand events.
Salon Sa Bel Minneapolis, MN
Social Media Marketing Intern May 2014-August 2014
� Established an online presence on social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
� Independently increased Facebook business outreach by 1.4K within a 2-month period.
� Developed greater business-client relations through social networking and improved responsiveness to online inquiries.
INVOLVEMENT:
Kappa Kappa Gamma (KK?)
Chi Chapter
Minneapolis, MN
September 2013 � Present
� Served on the New Member Committee to facilitate events for incoming members and provide them with a smooth transition into the organization.
� Promoted signature campus-wide fundraising events, Breakfast at Kappa and the Kappa Klassic.
� Volunteered with philanthropic organizations Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) and Girls Academy.
� Collected book donations for our Nationwide philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental (RIF).
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient with entire Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel and CAD utility skills, and familiarity with Adobe applications.
KRISTINA K. HAROLD
EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science- Business and Retail Merchandising, May 2016
EXPERIENCE:
Target Corporation
Sr. Space & Presentation Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
May 2018 � Present
� Manage merchandise for 11 businesses including Beauty, Healthcare, Electronics, and Toys.
� Allocate unique space plans for Small Format Target Express stores.
� Coordinate with merchants and buyers to plan product assortments.
� Merchandise space to optimize sales and leverage positive consumer response.
� Orchestrate strategy for celebrity merchandise and new brand collaborations.
Randstad (Target Corporation)
Merchandising Specialist & Product Manager
Minneapolis, MN
January 2018 � May 2018
� Developed new store and remodel store plans for national Target stores.
� Planned merchandise for Seasonal, Grocery, and Checklane businesses.
� Analyzed sales reporting data to leverage cross-department sales.
� Merchandised, built, and oversaw space planning in core Target stores.
Scyfix, LLC
Business Development & Marketing Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
January 2011 � January 2018
� Marketed and demonstrated technology to doctors and distributors within the European Union.
� Assisted in sales reporting on international business sales transactions.
� Performed intermittent international travel to promote Scyfix throughout Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Italy).
� Developed marketing materials and creative presentations.
� Attended medical conferences and exhibits.
Top Shelf Promotions, LLC
Brand Ambassador
Minneapolis, MN
May 2015 � September 2015
� Interacted directly with consumers across the Twin Cities as an external sales specialist.
� Promoted events with businesses to advertise CPG brands under the Budweiser umbrella.
� Analyzed target market groups and consumer demographics to leverage product sales.
� Commuted to stores across the Twin Cities territory to assure product inventory and merchandise displays were in compliance with company regulations.
� Engaged with consumers in the field to generate hype for upcoming brand events.
Salon Sa Bel Minneapolis, MN
Social Media Marketing Intern May 2014-August 2014
� Established an online presence on social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
� Independently increased Facebook business outreach by 1.4K within a 2-month period.
� Developed greater business-client relations through social networking and improved responsiveness to online inquiries.
INVOLVEMENT:
Kappa Kappa Gamma (KK?)
Chi Chapter
Minneapolis, MN
September 2013 � Present
� Served on the New Member Committee to facilitate events for incoming members and provide them with a smooth transition into the organization.
� Promoted signature campus-wide fundraising events, Breakfast at Kappa and the Kappa Klassic.
� Volunteered with philanthropic organizations Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) and Girls Academy.
� Collected book donations for our Nationwide philanthropy, Reading is Fundamental (RIF).
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Proficient with entire Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel and CAD utility skills, and familiarity with Adobe applications.