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Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Holland, Michigan, United States

• Set strategic direction for growth and profitability of Parts and Service departments across 17 John Deere agriculture dealership locations.
• Build, manage and provide strategic oversight to Parts and Service budgets in excess of $150MM - Parts: Forecast and build strategies for volume growth and end-user pricing models. Instituted new parts sales strategy.
• Rejuvenated relationships with department managers and front-line employees through frequent store visits, one-on-one interactions, and group feedback sessions, resulting in renewed engagement and improved employee.
• Addressed communication challenges by creating better feedback channels, optimizing weekly meeting times, and improved transparency of goals and initiatives across the team

Burnsville, Minnesota, United States

• Provided strategic leadership to the product development team, including category expansion, product and vendor compliance, vendor selection and improved quality assurance activities.
• Oversaw and strengthened international supply chain by way of managing overseas vendor relationships, discovery of new vendors and overall sourcing strategies.
• Introduced new inventory planning and purchasing logic to combat Covid-related global supply chain challenges while also supporting massive sales growth YoY.
• Served as operational lead on business acquisitions.
• Negotiated international transportation agreements, and sought continuous cost reduction opportunities both internationally as well as domestically.

Eagan, Minnesota

• Championed company-wide system conversion project by leading multiple departments through initial setup, internal training, cutover preparations/communication, go live, and follow-up support
• Launched a $250K cross-departmental project to build a new eCommerce website and redesign order fulfillment routines to enhance customer experience and bottom-line profits
• Develop and track annual budgets in excess of $150M, as well as review capital expenditure projects
• Expanded into, and currently oversee, Amazon sales channel generating $1.5M+ of new revenue annually
• Supervise entire eCommerce sales channel, including catalog expansion, promotions, fulfillment and annual budgeting
• Advise on union contract issues and participate in triennial contract negotiations

Eagan, Minnesota

• Executed monthly financial reviews with Managers and established working plans for necessary improvements where needed
• Reinforced inventory replenishment processes through lost sales tracking and reporting, improving customer fill rates to > 95%
• Enforced company protocol throughout region regarding branch standards of excellence; restored average branch score to > 90%
• Mentored 7 Parts Managers and coached on employee development and succession planning
• Assembled annual budgets by store, including proposed capital expense projects

South Saint Paul, Minnesota

• Oversaw $27M annual parts department employing 50 direct reports
• Completed monthly sales commission tracking and reporting for 8 outside sales agents
• Deployed $500K building renovation project, creating additional office space as well as private customer lounge
• Assessed and implemented multiple enhanced warehouse processes such as daily cycle counting, barcode receiving, and delivery software

Savage, Minnesota

• Increased gross profit by 19% through the utilization of suppliers marketing programs, using sales allowances and additional discounts to become more competitive and earn more sales
• Launched an integrated web shopping experience for customers eliminating data entry and freeing up customer support representatives

Escanaba, Michigan

• Increased commodity sales by 5% with an expanded inventory replenishment strategy
• Reduced Service Department expenses by 7.5% through employee accountability and more thorough time tracking

Iisalmi, Finland

• Developed and implemented a Centrally Managed Inventory process, including automated restocking routines across 9 countries, improving supply chain efficiency and inventory availability

Rhinelander, Wisconsin

• Assisted and supported multiple new dealer groups leading to a 30% increase in sales

Master Of Science - Ms, Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Finance, 3.79 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude

Business, Marketing, 3.78 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society (Treasurer) , Dean's List

Diploma, Automotive, Chassis Fabrication, High Performance Engines

Graduated with Honourable Mention

Diploma, General High School Curriculum