Robert Kirchofer

630 SE Ashton Ct. Waukee, IA 50263 Home Phone: 515-991-0172 PROFILE Over 10 years experience as a results-oriented professional with a proven record of delivering value and history of accomplishments in the areas of: Marketing and Advertising Management and Administration Management Finance and Budgeting Account Management Client Relations Event Planning Public Relations Project Data Analysis

Displaying excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills with customers and employees while excelling in challenging and competitive environments. Contribute as a team player by exhibiting professionalism, integrity, creativity, flexibility and motivation of self and others. Actively searching for a position that will not only leverage my skills and experience, but also has the potential for advancement and increased decision-making responsibilities. EXPERIENCE National Pork Board Marketing Manager 2009-Present Des Moines, IA

Coordinate all merchandising, promotion programs and marketing activities to all facets of the retail industry Influence and communicate category strategic and tactical plans for specific categories Direct and develop category marketing and merchandising plans and initiatives Communicate category sales and profit opportunities Create, administer and measure annual retail budgets and sales goals objectives 2007-2009 West Des Moines, IA

Daymon Worldwide Incorporated Hy-Vee Corporate Offices Business Manager

Set category objectives, milestones and activities to support overall program and corporate vision Influence and communicate category strategic and tactical plans for specific categories Direct and develop category marketing and merchandising plans and initiatives Communicate category sales and profit opportunities using Daymon and Customer systems Create, administer and measure annual retail budgets and sales goals objectives 2005-2007 Cincinnati, OH

Daymon Worldwide Incorporated Kroger General Offices Category Analyst

Help Kroger with their category review process which includes building and maintaining planograms, participating in reviews with suppliers and working with Category Managers to determine assortment and distribution Help develop specific category and principal strategies to maximize sales and gain share Provide support to Kroger as well as Daymon Business Managers with data and recommendations, covering all facets of account support, sales, merchandising, marketing, product development and planning information Use both internal and syndicated data to prepare Post Promotional Analysis, Category Business Reviews, implementation of sales and marketing strategy plans and preparing new item introduction presentations 2004-2005 Omaha, NE

Daymon Worldwide Incorporated Dillon Stores Retail Sales Representative

Achieved superior sales results through leadership, planning and effective marketing activities at Kroger Division Established and maintained effective relationships and communications with all store personnel

Translated management directives into effective merchandising programs at store level Kept store personnel up-to-date on all brand activity: new items, price changes, advertising, surveys, promotional activities, etc 2003-2004 Omaha, NE

Miller Brands of Omaha Space Management Coordinator

Worked closely with sales team to design and print Point of Sale signage for promotions and advertising Utilized space planning software to build planograms and increase sale opportunities Troubleshooting of computers, software and printers used in the Graphics Department Worked with Store Management as well as Category Management in order to increase shelf space and distribution

Agent Source Real Estate Incorporated Online Marketing Manager

2001-2003 Nashville, TN

Worked closely with company president on all aspects of running an internet based real estate relocation agency Conducted extensive research by collecting, compiling and analyzing information to enable more efficient marketing processes Ensured customer satisfaction by developing and performing periodic customer surveys by internet and phone contact Independently generated sales leads and successfully developed and managed existing accounts through servicing, outbound phone solicitation, referrals and networking

TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest Advanced Graphic Design Software: Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Production House, Space Planning Software, Apollo, Intactix Pro/Space Plus, Space Planning Plus Advanced Business Reporting Software: AC Nielsen, IRI, Business Objects, Homescan, Spectra and Dunnhumby EDUCATION University of Nebraska at Omaha Bachelor of General Studies Emphasis in Marketing University of Nebraska at Kearney Commercial Art focus Omaha, NE May 2001

Kearney, NE Aug 1995 - May 1996