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17 Marketing Problems Making Sales Harder for Manufacturers
17 Marketing Problems Making Sales Harder for Manufacturers
By Allison DeFord
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Lenore Therese is here! Born 12/19 at 2:53am. 8 lbs, 14.2 oz, 21.5” long We are all doing good, just tired 🥰!
Lenore Therese is here! Born 12/19 at 2:53am. 8 lbs, 14.2 oz, 21.5” long We are all doing good, just tired 🥰!
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Not everyone is merry and bright this time of year... Losing a loved one, illness, money struggles, and mental health can put a damper on the…
Not everyone is merry and bright this time of year... Losing a loved one, illness, money struggles, and mental health can put a damper on the…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Graduate Portfolio Review
California State University, Fullerton
- Present 11 years 2 months
Education
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Mentor
The Art Institutes
- Present 13 years
Education
Foster relationship and mentor senior design students. Portfolio review and critique. Job shadowing.
Publications
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Strength Becomes Her – Eight Essays of Resilience, Perseverance & Self-Love
Menagerie Publishing
“Strength Becomes Her – Eight Essays of Resilience, Perseverance & Self-Love” is a colorful collection of 8 essays that shares the timeless wisdom which has passed from mother to daughter for generations. These are true stories of women who, in the midst of life’s toughest decisions, push fear out of the way and face the never-ending challenge of raising a family and forging a career. Then, when the seasons of life transform, they prove that it takes much more strength to let go than it does to…
“Strength Becomes Her – Eight Essays of Resilience, Perseverance & Self-Love” is a colorful collection of 8 essays that shares the timeless wisdom which has passed from mother to daughter for generations. These are true stories of women who, in the midst of life’s toughest decisions, push fear out of the way and face the never-ending challenge of raising a family and forging a career. Then, when the seasons of life transform, they prove that it takes much more strength to let go than it does to hang on. These eight authors celebrate both the femininity and the fortitude of women who not only take a stand, they also rise up, dig deep and live out loud. All proceeds to benefit Women’s Wellness non-profit organizations: The Women’s March, The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Women’s Brain Health Initiative. #strengthbecomesher http://amzn.to/2mf8ow8
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Smart Women Embrace Transitions
Smart Women's Institute
Transitions are a part of life. But how women approach them with their bodies, minds, and souls determines the outcome, good or bad. I'm proud to be a co-author in this inspirational new book from the popular Smart Women Book Series™ by Sheri Keys McConnell reveals timely wisdom, insight and guidance from women around the world.
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How Design is Helping Building Materials Companies Thrive
Allison DeFord
In a sea of "quality" and "solutions" and "customer service", 3M and Festool are leveraging design to gain critical advantage over their competition. Design is no longer just about logos, annual reports and websites. It's about your future brandhood and bottom line...
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Say Something New...To Your Inner Circle
Seen. Heard. Felt.
It’s a known fact that employees who UNDERSTAND the brand promise and BELIEVE in the brand work harder—and better. Find out "How to Make Every Employee a Brand Ambassador"....
Projects
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Senseon by Accuride
Accuride International Inc. has nearly 1 million square feet of manufacturing space and is the largest company in the world dedicated to the innovative design and manufacture of sliding hardware. Accuride turned to Felt to help them launch a new multi-million dollar product line. Strategy, positioning, brand development, advertising, PR, print and online collateral, video, along with social media engagement, have resulted in Senseon making a big splash with architects, designers, furniture and…
Accuride International Inc. has nearly 1 million square feet of manufacturing space and is the largest company in the world dedicated to the innovative design and manufacture of sliding hardware. Accuride turned to Felt to help them launch a new multi-million dollar product line. Strategy, positioning, brand development, advertising, PR, print and online collateral, video, along with social media engagement, have resulted in Senseon making a big splash with architects, designers, furniture and cabinet manufacturers and high-end retailers. Accuride is creating quite a sensation by making things people want!
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Custom Building Products
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CUSTOM Building Products counts on Felt for strategic creative that enhances awareness and strengthens their market position. Most recently we partnered with CUSTOM to create everything from ads to catalogs to in-store rack headers for a new U.S. product launch.
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EL&EL Wood Products
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EL&EL is the industry leader for distinctive moulding and millwork in the western U.S.. For over a decade we've helped them gain market share and stay on top in tough economic times. From their award-winning 350+ page catalog to their brochure series and ad campaigns, EL&EL looks to Felt for inspiration, targeted strategy and winning results.
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Mission Rubber Co. - Rebrand
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Mission Rubber Co. - Corona, CA
Connected, for good.™
Mission Rubber Company, Inc. is a leading global supplier of couplings, caps and other related products to the construction industry. Re-branding this 50-year old giant created an opportunity for differentiation, broader exposure, and increased market share. The challenge was to reposition Mission (in a more crowded market), develop a brand personality, voice, new identity and create a credible brand foundation for future growth…Mission Rubber Co. - Corona, CA
Connected, for good.™
Mission Rubber Company, Inc. is a leading global supplier of couplings, caps and other related products to the construction industry. Re-branding this 50-year old giant created an opportunity for differentiation, broader exposure, and increased market share. The challenge was to reposition Mission (in a more crowded market), develop a brand personality, voice, new identity and create a credible brand foundation for future growth and expansion. We achieved this and more with an overall brand strategy, fresh new identity, and tagline, website, and signage. Their new online presence launches later this year. Distributor reps and employees alike have a renewed enthusiasm for Mission Rubber and their shared mission of connecting for good.Other creatorsSee project -
Katz Brand by Felt
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Education for the construction industry.
Gary Katz, a well-known author, speaker and professional craftsman was originally seeking a brand identity for his Katz Roadshow. Besides crafting the Roadshow brand, we've worked with Gary in helping produce his successful DVD series, "Mastering Finish Carpentry."Other creators
Organizations
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National Association of Women Business Owners
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Women in Manufacturing
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