1. Pam Schwimmer
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569 North Rossmore Ave. #402 Los Angeles, CA 90004 Phone: 954-648-3051 pam@allwrappedup-gifts.com
Summary
Director who is highly skilled at multi-tasking and maintaining a strong attention to detail.
Employs professionalism and superior communication skills to meet client and company needs.
Determined and proactive individual who works with a sense of urgency to anticipate the needs
of senior-level executives. Thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
OBJECTIVE
Looking for a position of increasing responsibility in administration or management.
Highlights
Meticulous attention to detail Works well under pressure
Time management Customer service-oriented
Entrepreneurial spirit Professional and mature
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner All Wrapped Up Custom Gift Packaging, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1995-2016
Managed daily operations of a company with annual sales of $2 million.
Designed and manufactured a product line sought out in the industry for its quality and
uniqueness.
Developed strong relationships with vendors through consistent and clear
communication.
Responsible for all purchasing and procurement of products, both domestic and
international. Managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
Developed an effective marketing campaign through social media campaigns,
national/international trade shows and catalogue distribution.
Coordinated all aspects of trade show events including booth design and layout, space
selection and graphics, vendor/client communications, and show promotion.
Increased annual sales each year by 25-40%. Analyzed annual sales to forecast
purchasing needs and industry demand.
Implemented system that allowed for the tracking of individual job costs.
The Miller Group Los Angeles, CA August 2015-Present
Business Development Manager
Contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring new opportunities.
Identifying organizations and individuals online (utilizing social media) to identify new
leads and potential new markets.
Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about
marketing needs.
2. Deborah James Clothing Store Boca Raton, Fl 2011-2015
Marketing Supervisor - Responsible for overall marketing to include social media marketing
campaigns through weekly email blast, Facebook, Twitter, local advertising, Trunk shows and
events.
Responsible for research of designers, brands and current trends to be used in creative
materials.
Maintaining advertising and archiving information.
Coordinating Trunk Shows and fashion seminars.
Burdines Department Store Miami, Fl 1984-1990
Buyer May 1988 – 1990 Created, designed, purchased and manufactured gourmet gifts
for over 40 stores.
Liaison April 1986 – 1988 Responsible for overall communications between upper level
store management and department buyers and executives.
Department Store Manager April 1984-1986 Managed the company’s flagship store
in the Food, Candy and Wine department. Responsible for merchandising, personnel,
sales and communications with buyers and executive staff.
Orlando Regional Medical Center Dietary Department Orlando, Fl 1983-1984
Non-Patient Food Service Manager Responsible for menu and recipe development for
employee cafeteria and catering departments.
Supervised cooks, kitchen and service staff for both patient and non-patient food
service.
Bayfront Medical Center Dietary Department St. Petersburg, Fl 1982-1983
Non-Patient Food Service Manager Primary responsibility was in a supervisory
position to cooks and kitchen staff.
Prepared weekly menu schedules for non-patient food services.
Food For Thought Catering 1980-1983
Principal & Owner
Start-up business catering events for small office and home parties.
Developed menus, recipes, and prepared foods for events.
Prepared and cooked for events.
All purchasing of foods for events.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science - Sociology - University of Florida 1978
COMPUTER LANGUAGES AND APPLICATIONS
MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and QuickBooks.
SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Email marketing