Erin Armstrong
Outdoor Industry Professional · Global Resolutions Inc.
Emerald Isle, NC
In My Own Words
Product | Merchandising | Digital Content | Creative | Marketing | Military Spouse | Outdoors and Action Sports Enthusiast
Work Experience
Executive Administrative Assistant Office Manager
Global Resolutions Inc.2022 – 2022
- Supported the $2.5B DoD-funded earthquake recovery construction program by providing administrative assistance on MILCON projects. - Streamlined processes, managing classified base access badges, supporting satellite offices, and implementing efficient filing practices for a 70% increase in productivity.
Marketing Associate
Beekeeper Marketing2019 – 2020
Accredited with Amazon's Search Advertising Platform
Legal Assistant and Marketing
Stubbs & Perdue, P.A.2017 – 2018
Criminal, Domestic, Civil, Family and Bankruptcy Law. Marketing Manager.
Associate Merchandiser - Direct to Consumer
prAna2015 – 2017
Prana Retail, E-Commerce and Catalog - Direct to consumer channels - Website and catalog proofing and analytics - Web Merchandising - Retail Merchandising - Catalog creation, proofing, sales analysis - PerQs Team Member - Season Flip Advisory Committee
Associate Product Line Merchant - Surf Apparel and Accessories
Oakley2014 – 2015
- Responsible for supporting Global PLMs in the categories of Action Sports, Performance Sports, and Technical Lifestyle. - Perform market research for Global Categories and complete analysis of the current business - Contribute to drafting, briefing, and managing the line plan - Participate in all facets of the product creation process - Support of all channels of distribution including: Own Retail, Wholesale, National Sporting Goods, Sport Specialty, E-commerce - Connect with brand mangers in Canada, Europe, China, Japan, Australia and Brazil to understand business needs and market trends - Manage SMU creation process for category - Key administration using M1 (PLM System) and all administrative duties required to effectively run a Global Apparel, Footwear, and Accessory business - MatrixOne software training administrator for Product Line Managers and Directors - Key contact for Catalog creation process including: photo-shoot look coordination, product copy and information and line art submission and accuracy.
Sales Associate
Oakley2013 – 2013
Seasonal Sales Associate at Oakley World Headquarters. Exceeded daily, weekly and monthly sales goals by providing excellent customer service, product knowledge and assistance. Assisted VIP customers from major athletic teams, company executives and sales reps in a professional and informative manner.
Duplicating Services Assistant
Azusa Pacific University2011 – 2013
Processed hundreds of mail parcels daily and delivered them in a timely manner to every office on campus. Printed and finished various paper orders, DVD, and photo projects for various departments for the university.
Central Marketing Intern
Quiksilver2012 – 2012
Assisted in the execution of various global marketing campaigns launched by Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes, which included a campaign for five-time surfing world champion, Stephanie Gilmore. Measured the success of several global marketing campaigns by tracking online promotions and initiatives. Prepared for the U.S. Open of Surfing by assisting with visual merchandising all brands in stores and helped install a 3-D window display at Jack’s Surf Shop in Huntington Beach. Designed flyers that were distributed to stores to be used during events.
Team Surfer
Pacsun/Monster Energy/Avie Clothing/Eternal Brand2005 – 2010
Sponsored athlete for Pacsun, Monster Energy, Avie Clothing and Eternal Brand. Represented each brand while competing in weekly surfing competitions. Won 2008 and 2009 Interscholastic Surfing Federation High School Surfing State Championships.
