1. MARVELLA L. HUNTER
7315 S. CALUMET, CHICAGO, IL 60619 EMAIL: MARVELLA.HUNTER@YAHOO.COM 773-454-0543
PROFILE
Determined, self-starter, driven and energetic professional who does what it takes to get the job
done. Skilled in marketing, office management and executive administrative support. Proficient in
budget management, and building client/vendor relationships. Focused and detailed oriented with 15
years of experience in marketing, and an extreme passion for challenges.
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a fulfilling and enriching career in Marketing that utilizes my experience and excellent
interpersonal skills.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration-in Management, Morris Graduate School of Management,
Chicago, IL (2008)
EXPERIENCE
7/2013 – Present JF Labs/AFAM Concept Chicago, IL
Product Brand Manager
 Responsible for the growth & strategic plan of multiple hair care brands
 Create marketing plans and product promotions to achieve brand objectives
 Responsible for pricing, launching of new products, and product line extensions
 Collaborate with Research and Develpement to create and implement new products and/or
product line extensions
 Analyze current hair and fashion trends to incorporate them into innovative marketing
strategies for current brands to grow the company’s market share
 Strong relationship building with retail staff, accounts and management
 Work collaboratively with graphics department to develop product packaging designs and
product line extensions
 Execute tradeshows, expos, as well as consumer events
 Develop, implement and manage a merchandising team of 9
 Introduce Natural Hair care product line in 2014
 Increased sales by 10% from 2013 to present
 Responsible for writing and proofreading package copy
5/2000 - 9/2012 Luster Products, Inc. Chicago, IL

2. Assistant Marketing Manager
 Responsible for assisting with the product line P&L (profit and loss), including reducing costs
and inventories
 Annual forecasting, marketing plans, analyzing customer complaints, and recommendations on
new products and product line extensions
 Maintained budgets and timelines
 Coordinated trade shows and photo shoots
 Developed account presentations, and prepared technical information for catalogs, brochures,
and other POS materials
 Worked with Finance Manager to set pricing strategies
 Collaborated with sales team for yearly forecasting
 Responsible for hiring and training administrative staff
 Created and managed budget and timelines
 Collaborated with graphic designer to develop product packaging designs
 Executed Bud Billiken Parade participation for 6 years
 Created and enforce SOP’s
 Increased sales 20% from 2007 – 2012
1/1996 – 4/2000 Peiser’s Incorporated Broadview, IL
Office Services Supervisor
 Provided assistance to the Office Manager in hiring and training new employees
 Supervised employees assigned and verified daily tasks of employees
 Provided assistance to the Office Manager in hiring and training new employees
 Supervised employees assigned and verified daily tasks of employees
 Processed monthly patient billing for medical supplies and responsible for internal
correspondence
 Responsible for upkeep of front office, ordered office supplies, scheduled meetings, and made
travel arrangements
SKILLS
Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Outlook, and Internet
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