Expert in the retail sector with a decade of experience at the world’s largest retailer, Walmart Stores, Inc. and five years of experience as an independent consultant, supporting top CPG suppliers profitably grow and gain share. Leading Merchant at Walmart Stores, Inc: People-oriented, high achieving professional with a successful background in strategically managing core Walmart Wal-Mart categories while growing market share. Repeatedly delivers results through a strong combination of innovation, consumer insight, and focus on profitability. Enthusiastic and passionate. Awards at Walmart: Lead “Team of the Year 2014” for the Fresh Food Division, Received “Buyer of the Year 2014” for Fresh Food Division.5 years, Independent Retail Consultant (2015 – present)Innovative Project Manager for New Future Product PipelinesLead coordinator for developing 3 new brands: naming, packaging design, consumer testing / insights and launch of products to marketSales lead for new business initiatives:Food Service (Launch of new brand) – Company’s first time to sell in this channel; researched how the industry works, prospected new customers to ensure successful launch, coordinated our participation in key industry trade shows for this new brandAmazon (Launch of new items) – Company’s first time to have a “consumer-facing” product launch; organized the strategy, procured optimal 3rd party team with expertise to support a successful debut, created the launch plan and executed it with team supportManage Social Media Strategy, Content Planning and GuidancePeople Focused: past projects include working directly with C-suite executives, marketing directors and brand managers internally; as well as buyers and marketing groups externally.