Ashley Veldkamp Email & Phone Number

Greater Milwaukee Area

Richfield, MN

• Developed the company level inventory strategy for the key high velocity seasons, most notably Black Friday, Back to School, and Sales Tax Holiday events
• Managed 5 direct reports, investing in their development and promoting organizational effectiveness
• Acted as a liaison between corporate and field partners to reach inventory solutions that benefited the local customer and the business at large
• Leveraged analytics and cross-functional partnerships to produce operational improvements, contributing significantly to the Black Friday multichannel fulfillment strategy
• Worked directly with senior leadership to gain buy-in for process improvements; recommendations made in 2017 amounted to over $250,000 of direct cost savings
• Developed a strong knowledge of cross-functional areas through partnerships in Supply Chain, Marketing, Ecommerce, Order Management, and Retail Operations

Richfield, MN

• Determine SKU/Store level forecasts given seasonality, promotional activity, and price matching
• Work cross-functionally to drive over $500 million of business across both categories
• Successfully forecasted attach rate and POS units for Software, influencing the business team to readjust expectations for Black Friday

Ames, IA

• Led an undergraduate course related to resume building, cover letters, and interview skills

Richfield, MN

• Collaborated with a project team to analyze and forecast projections for peak season
• Discovered $300,000 in potential annualized cost savings through data analysis
• Delivered specific recommendations to optimize Dotcom order fulfillment processes

Ames, IA

• Assisted professors with grading homework and quizzes for upper-level management classes
• Provided assistance with research and in-class activities

• Processed applicants by reviewing their qualifications and clearly communicating job duties
• Worked strategically with Operations to replace drivers quickly
• Collaborated recruiting strategies with management to better execute marketing initiatives
• Recognized as the top 10% of recruiting staff by performance

• Effectively mentored 22 freshmen residents through individual and group interactions
• Calmly and swiftly responded to emergency situations
• Created harmony among residents through planning and coordinating events that enriched students socially and educationally

I would research and prepare materials for a professor in the Psychology Department. I would also help grade and enter scores in the grade book.

I worked seasonally. I served customers, made specialty coffee beverages, and collaborated with my co-workers to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable working environment.

I planned and implemented tennis lessons for Bowman Woods Swim and Racquet Club. I worked with the assistant coaches to provide a positive learning environment for our students. Together we taught approximately 10 classes a week with ages ranging from 4-14. In addition to lessons, I also coordinated tennis meets with other area tennis teams through a.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Activities and Societies: Marketing Director for the MBAA, GPSS Senator

Ba, Organizational Communication

Industrial/Organizational Psychology Certificate, Psychology

Activities and Societies: UNI Navigators, CIEP Conversation Partners, English Corner

Bachelor'S Degree, Organizational Communication, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Organizational Communication, General