Type Of Business:
Retail store chain
Marketing Area:
NE; KS; IA; OK; IL; MO; KY; AR; IN
Expertise:
Product management
Major Product/SVS:
Retail products
Favorite Business Publication:
Tack 'n Togs; NRF Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her family; Horseback riding
Education Degrees:
Master of Business Administration, William Woods University (2004); Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business, University of Central Missouri (1995)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is searching for products that are beneficial to customers, negotiating sharp pricing on them, and passing the savings on to her customers.
Charity:
Volunteer, Youth Ministry, First Baptist Church; Nominating Committee, First Baptist Church; Pastor Search Committee, First Baptist Church; American Cancer Society Relay For Life; World Vision International; Holt International
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her the blessings God has given her, including a work environment in which she could apply her strengths, a supportive family, and parents who are great examples of hard work, determination and ethics.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her rural background and undergraduate degree in agriculture; she wanted to have a career that contributes to the industry and the lives of the people involved in it.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Marcum played a key role in her company's implementation of Oracle retail software. She likes knowing that what she does is beneficial to others, and can easily get a feel for how the company is doing by simply going to a family dinner.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Purchasing for 155 retail stores; Creating merchandising plans; Quoting prices and promotional offers; Supervising the marketing department; Troubleshooting issues with oracle retail software
Awards/Honors:
Delta Tau Alpha Honor Society
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Marcum hopes to experience professional growth while promoting sales growth for Orscheln Farm & Home. She would also like to expand her knowledge in the information technology side of the business.