I returned to Resource with a focus on refining business processes to enhance product success and drive business growth.Retail & Product Operations: Conducting data analysis to inform product lifecycle. Forecasting product success to inform In-Stock program, cross referencing sales and marketing data to drive projects and improvement strategies. In depth understanding of product development process with vendors, including BOM and tech packs. Communication with vendors to mitigate the risk of errors and to ensure product success. Creation of SOPs and SLAs. Project Management: Implementation of ERP system to automatically track product lifecycle and streamline sales process. Creation of new national website to strengthen company's presence in the Canadian market. Project mapping, iterations, delegations, and cross-functional meetings to push this across the finish line. Conducting retrospectives and lessons learned to inform improvements. This project has resulted in 140% increase in qualified sales leads (2023-2024). Marketing & eCommerce: Managing SEM campaigns including asset creation, keyword strategy and local optimization. SEO efforts for national website has resulted in 188% increase in Organic Search traffic year on year (2023-2024).

Managed Product Lifecycle for over 180 new product introductions in decor and soft goods categories. Developed a thorough understanding of PLM, including: design; sourcing; development; BOM; compliance; planning; product education; and e-commerce digital onboarding.Cleared pipeline of backlogged products, conducting root cause analysis for every project. Worked closely with Development and Sourcing teams in Vietnam, Mexico, and Vancouver to discover pain points and common cause issues with vendors, materials and the product itself. Presented these findings to Product Management Team with recommendations for product viability, and considered their wants and needs before defining a strategy to move ahead with product lifecycle.Introduced focus to all projects, setting clear milestones and deliverables for every team in the GTM process. Upheld transparency, meeting regularly with stakeholders in Canada and Vietnam to review progress and mitigate project risk. Assisted with launching GTM calendar, coordinating kick-off meetings with Design, Development, Sourcing, and PMT to discuss incoming projects, flagging potential risks and defining deliverables to set projects up for success.

Additional responsibilities included:• Understanding customer pain points and establishing product-market fit• Content creation for digital and print, implementing new marketing strategies, managing social media accounts• Implementing and optimizing SEM campaigns to set us apart from competitors• Managing Quick Ship Canada program, ensuring availability and fulfilment of product to meet client needs• Working with designers and developers on living solutions for single and multi-unit projects• Trade shows such as IDS West, showcasing our concept and product within the design industry• Maintaining tailored CRM to give directors a comprehensive overview of KPIs, workflow, and sales funnel

• Responsible for end to end client experience, from fulfilling and importing orders to delivery and installation, as well as continued client support and after sales care• Corresponding with European suppliers to place and approve custom orders in a timely and cost efficient manner• Ensuring the quality of product reflects Resource's philosophy and CARB2 compliance• Consolidating goods for shipping to meet a specified lead time for clients, overseeing the logistics of importing these goods from Europe • Managing vendor accounts, continually fostering good relationships with overseas contacts• Ensuring that imports satisfy CETA requirements• Importing goods from the US including dealing with customs clearance

• Overseeing client accounts including collecting deposits, balances and issuing statements • Scheduling deliveries and installations• Implemented CRM system including email integration to track client engagement and follow sales pipelines• Tracking KPIs, producing sales reports• Managing inventory and stock

Worked on developing the company's social media presence to generate interest and gain new business connections as well as managing business accounts.

Outstanding level of customer service for a premium and luxury brand, building rapport with customers to ensure the type of experience expected from our clientele. Responsibilities included organizing product launches & events, visual merchandising, working with KPIs.