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Arlington, Virginia, US

• Maximized results of 18-person Procurement team that supports new and existing stores, distribution centers and office locations
• Improved operational cost awareness and investment cost planning that led to proper utilization of funds for stores, distribution centers and office locations
• Restructured vendor and contract management approach to achieve consistent and compliant sourcing results
• Streamlined existing and established Procurement processes to leverage International and National supplier strategy
• Strengthened International relationships with other Lidl countries and Schwarz Group partners through global information exchange

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Led a team of 4 salaried managers responsible for creating National processes related to new store fit out, store projects and store conversions
• Strengthened key accounts for new store fit out and special projects
• Organized and created project documents for company rollouts including layout improvements, fixture modifications, equipment implementation and signage updates
• Analyzed data and financial reporting for cross departmental cost saving and efficiency initiatives

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Led a team of 12 direct reports including salaried managers and hourly specialists providing service support to North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia
• Developed contractor relationships and budgetary controls for preventative and reactive maintenance
• Managed assets in store locations and maximized span of useful life
• Executed company rollouts including layout improvements, fixture modifications, equipment implementation and signage updates

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Coordinated installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment in training centers, satellite offices, stores and distribution centers
• Identified and established contractor relations for new store fit out and maintenance
• Partnered with International colleagues on best practices and conversion to the US
• Inaugural Regional Facilities team that supports North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Investigated grocery trends, best practices and procedures for implementation recommendations to US leadership
• Completed 3 months of everyday and business German language classes
• Relocated to Germany for hands-on store operation training and full cultural immersion

Dublin, CA, US

• Relocated to drive culture change in a turnaround store, staff with the right people, and improve overall store conditions for both associates and customers
• Instill the commitment to company best practices with each associate through various communication and validate with follow up by managers
• Maximize store profitability by controlling expenses, managing payroll, and exceeding sales budgets
• Key member of Recruiting Team with influence over coastal NC, SC, and GA

Dublin, CA, US

• Oversee 4 managers and 40-60 associates to drive store operations by ensuring company standards and expectations are consistently met
• Ensure all customers receive a great experience through exceptional store conditions, merchandise presentation, customer/associate interaction, and fast checkout
• Champion loss prevention initiatives to prevent shortage, increase store safety awareness, and drive associate engagement with loss prevention objectives

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Identified as key Executive Team Leader to drive Company Best Practices, Store Operational Procedures, and Store Culture changes
• One of four Store Executive Leaders that manage team members and leaders to execute company initiatives, control inventory and expenses, and drive sales
• Responsible for merchandise replenishment, space management, timely action on merchant initiated returns and recalls, shipping and receiving, and team member and leader safety

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Received three promotions over five year period to Executive Team Leader
• One of seven Store Executive Leaders that managed team members and leaders to achieve yearly sales exceeding $50,000,000
• Coordinate Department transitions depending on inventory levels, clearance markdown status, merchandising opportunities, and business strategies
• Developed Vendor relationships to drive sales, strong merchandising, and controlled inventory levels
• Key leader in successful execution of ‘Pfresh’ strategy in local market and designated as Store Executive support help within District over NC, SC, GA
• Responsible for onboarding of new Store Executives – Hardlines for District as the District Trainer