Executed the space allocation for each retail account and developed the floor plan in Blue Yonder (JDA). Assisted the Sr Manager Floor Planning & Retail Strategy in developing the allocation strategy for each retailer. Managed team of 10• Evaluated the performance of store designs / floorplans / store layouts and identified opportunities to increase retail productivity.• Utilized strong analytical and communication skills to work through POS data.• Coordinated and executed the… Show more Executed the space allocation for each retail account and developed the floor plan in Blue Yonder (JDA). Assisted the Sr Manager Floor Planning & Retail Strategy in developing the allocation strategy for each retailer. Managed team of 10• Evaluated the performance of store designs / floorplans / store layouts and identified opportunities to increase retail productivity.• Utilized strong analytical and communication skills to work through POS data.• Coordinated and executed the implementation and training for the Blue Yonder (JDA) Implementation. • Executed and led the Kroger Conversion project to implement new merchandising and fixture initiative in 2300 stores. o Led merchandising direction to Floor Planners. o Communicated internally and externally leading to successful execution.o Evaluated field surveys, determined merchandisable space, analyzed business intelligence data, and finalized planning with team.• Partnered with internal and external resources for all accounts in both US and Canada. • Process improvement to streamline Dollar General layouts. o Collaborated with Business Leads and Sales team to develop 4 prototypes. Reduction from 45 prototypes.o Efficiencies created to mass process orders. o Mass scheduling upload developed along with mass order processing created.o Simplifying process enables team to prioritize projects. Show less

Project managed store layouts, creative retail design and product assortments including financial planning and analysis. Maintained internal project reporting and administration. • Worked cross functionally achieving accurate, on time and on budget programs. • Supported continuous enhancement and training of floor planning processes and tools increasing efficiency/execution. • Evaluated all merchandise program key deliverables ensuring traceability of requirements, high quality, and… Show more Project managed store layouts, creative retail design and product assortments including financial planning and analysis. Maintained internal project reporting and administration. • Worked cross functionally achieving accurate, on time and on budget programs. • Supported continuous enhancement and training of floor planning processes and tools increasing efficiency/execution. • Evaluated all merchandise program key deliverables ensuring traceability of requirements, high quality, and management approval. • Led and managed the Safeway Conversion project for 1335 departments.o Assisted with prospecting effort in collaboration with Sales executive and reviewed proposed merchandising strategies creating a trade show environment.o Developed and documented guidelines.o Chairmans Award was received for Collaboration.• Consult and develop department designs for new concepts, department relocations, new stores, new business opportunities including Mass, Supermarket, Drug, and Specialty retail partners.• Managed 5 Store Planning Analyst. • Chairman’s Award Nominations as part of cross functional teams: 2004 Customer Service Award / 2004 Innovation Award / 2006 Innovation Award / 2007 Customer Service Award. Show less

Independently managed projects involving conceptual designs, merchandising executions, and conceptual space planning executing the greeting card departments at retail. Collaborated with internal departments and retailers to achieve objectives. Layered interior design skills into creative design concepts.New Business (worked with prospecting team and presented ideas to acquire new business):• Albertsons – Partnered with prospecting team to acquire business and evaluated, planned, and… Show more Independently managed projects involving conceptual designs, merchandising executions, and conceptual space planning executing the greeting card departments at retail. Collaborated with internal departments and retailers to achieve objectives. Layered interior design skills into creative design concepts.New Business (worked with prospecting team and presented ideas to acquire new business):• Albertsons – Partnered with prospecting team to acquire business and evaluated, planned, and executed department recommendations. • Books-A-Million - Project managed the proposed store layouts through both internal and external execution.• Macy’s - Evaluated materials provided by account and project managed through internal departments to execute effectively.• TRU and BRU - Involved with the design and development of new concept departments including new merchandising and fixture development. Show less

Store Planning and design recommendations for the Specialty Channel and Independent Carlton Retail partners. Design responsibilities included appropriate space planning for fixtures and product allocation to appropriately meet the sales objective for the retailer. Other responsibilities included elevations of interior and store front designs, color recommendations, site surveys of retail space and review/selling responsibilites to the retailer.Additional responsibilities includes… Show more Store Planning and design recommendations for the Specialty Channel and Independent Carlton Retail partners. Design responsibilities included appropriate space planning for fixtures and product allocation to appropriately meet the sales objective for the retailer. Other responsibilities included elevations of interior and store front designs, color recommendations, site surveys of retail space and review/selling responsibilites to the retailer.Additional responsibilities includes presentations to retail partners during Business Develepement Forums. Show less