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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• Promoted three Team Leaders to Executive Team Leader and two team members to Team Leader over two year period