Responsible for consistency across the transformation program and assists in the development of transformation office methodologies, standards & tools/templates. Works across workstreams and initiatives to actively support financial governance, change management and leadership development.Works directly with workstream leads on day-to-day change programs, delivery of financial value to the company and development of support resources (super users).Plays an active… Show more Responsible for consistency across the transformation program and assists in the development of transformation office methodologies, standards & tools/templates. Works across workstreams and initiatives to actively support financial governance, change management and leadership development.Works directly with workstream leads on day-to-day change programs, delivery of financial value to the company and development of support resources (super users).Plays an active challenger role in workstreams and initiatives. Role supports pressure-testing and partnership for workstreams and initiatives, escalating issues as required with a predictive, forward looking nature. Show less

Coordinate test and learn processes and activities across multiple departments with the goal of driving incremental sales and operating profit. Imbed the test and learn process within teams by teaching and coaching the discipline.Lead Kroger’s Fresh Forward activities and processes across multiple Merchandising departments to build a pipeline of projects that delivers incremental sales and profit. Provide guidance to all levels of leaders and coach department leaders on how to continue… Show more Coordinate test and learn processes and activities across multiple departments with the goal of driving incremental sales and operating profit. Imbed the test and learn process within teams by teaching and coaching the discipline.Lead Kroger’s Fresh Forward activities and processes across multiple Merchandising departments to build a pipeline of projects that delivers incremental sales and profit. Provide guidance to all levels of leaders and coach department leaders on how to continue delivering value.Develop executive-level presentations and documentation for internal teams, investors, board of directors and internal meetings. Show less

Provide promotional sales planning support and financial leadership in the development of sales initiatives that will meet the company financial goals.

Provide marketing and advertising leadership in the development of fully-integrated, multi-channel marketing communications plans and elements that support company sales and promotional plans at the regional level.

Worked with division leadership to develop strategies and initiatives that improved customer satisfaction, while also improving the working experiences of front-line associates. Led the planning and execution of division town halls and leadership summits, which included working with executives and guest speakers to develop overall themes, key messages and pre-/post-communications to total store teams.

Managed the company's annual survey of more than 330,000 associates- Developed pre- and post-communications to all Kroger divisions, manufacturing and logistics.- Worked closely with the survey vendor to design survey questions.- Managed the survey rollout and execution. - Conducted data analysis of survey results and communicated findings to company leadership.- Consulted with leaders to understand the drivers of associate engagement within their business units.

Developed communications for acquisitions, internal reorganizations, human resources policy and benefit changes, workforce reductions and labor communications. Also led the message development and execution for the Chairman/CEO's and President's live, quarterly results broadcast on Kroger’s internal television network to all associates.

Worked within GE's Global Communications Organization to develop employee communication campaigns for the Engine Services and Sales groups. This included change initiatives, workforce reductions and executive communications for a global audience.

Developed internal training and development materials for new processes and systems within the company. This included researching and developing the company's first internal online training environment with a well-known vendor.

Led multi-million dollar projects through a team of skilled communications professionals. The majority of the work entailed change communications within a capital management department of a Fortune 100 CPG company. Work spanned across the world, involving instructional materials, employee communication campaigns and executive communications.