Jason M.

Nelson 7711 Robinson Street

Overland Park, Kansas 66204
jason.nelson@att.net 913-909-8011

Objective

Summary of Qualifications
• Basic understanding of retail grocery operations and profitability; fundamental understanding of retail grocery
advertising.
• Strong working relationship with the Kansas City Division Advertising Department to execute retail marketing
strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, ImageReady, Acrobat; iMovie
and Final Cut Pro.

Notable Achievements
• Supervised three million-dollar print-production accounts.
• Developed and executed promotional strategies for rural stores.
• Increased production quantity to eliminate the need for outsourcing, cutting department costs by $35,000.
• Developed marketing strategies for the Patricia’s Foods group, increasing their sales.

Employment History
Associated Wholesale Grocers—Kansas City, Kansas
Supervisor of Print Production: 2007-Present
Chiefly responsible to supervise print production for Advantage Plus, Northern Advantage, Country Mart,
Patricia’s Foods, and Apple Market. Provided education and leadership to employees to increase production
within department, leading to several cost-saving measures. Created ad group budgets for their continued
financial success.

Graphic Artist II: 2006-2007

Lead artist on the Buehler’s Foods account. Increased production efficiency on the account and eliminated
the need for multiple artists. Maintained high-quality production value, introducing the use of lifestyle
shots into the Kansas City division ad groups.

Graphic Artist I: 2005-2006

Lead artist on the Memphis Group II account. Managed the weekly production of over twenty store ver-
sions, as well as customer service.

Bishop Ward High School—Kansas City, Kansas

Pro Bono Graphic Design Services: 2007-Present
Provide assistance and support in developing Bishop Ward’s marketing strategy.

Raven Design—Overland Park, Kansas

Graphic Designer: 2003-Present
Provide graphic designs and develop marketing plans for small businesses and colleges in the Kansas City area.

Education
B.A., Mass Communication; emphasis in Graphic Design 2004
Benedictine College - Atchison, Kansas
Jason M. Nelson 7711 Robinson Street
Overland Park, Kansas 66204
jason.nelson@att.net 913-909-8011

“Briefly explain why you believe you are qualified for this position”:

1) Directed retail marketing programs and promotions for stores in the Advantage Plus group.

2) Worked with departments internally to create in-store promotional material.

3) Provided education and leadership support within own department to increase production.

4) Have a strong, working-relationship with the Kansas City Division Advertising Department that would help in
the execution of future In-Store Marketing programs and promotions.

5) Design experience to efficiently plan and execute various programs.

6) Developed cost-saving measures for the Advantage Plus group so they can regain and maintain positive growth.

7) Made efficiencies within the Advertising Department that cut down on $35,000 annually in outsource expenses.

I believe that the experience I have gained over the past 3 years at AWG as well as the relationships I have built with
the company—internally and with our retailers—have given me the tools I need to properly execute the functions of
this job efficiently.