Dakota Crouch, Mba Email & Phone Number

Provides regular inventory and sales reporting for the Kroger Our Brands portfolio within the Produce commodities.Completes analytical deep dives into specialized topics for category management, including consumer behavior, post promotional analysis, and forecasting.Advises category management on data and how to interpret it for strategic decision.

Provided analytical insights for the Baby, Beauty, and Personal categories for Kroger Our Brands.Utilized Tableau, Power BI, SAP Business Objects, and internal Kroger data tools.Forecasted regular and promotional sales periods.Analyzed inventory trends to improve supply efficiencies.Reviewed assortment reporting in anticipation for product deletes or adds.

• Reported results and insights on designated KPIs during team meetings to promote and maintain high operational standards.
• Trained new hires on the company procedures, team dynamics, and key metrics.
• Oversaw the operations for customer’s portfolio of properties throughout Florida, including direct supervision of two coordinators.
• Resolved all maintenance issues within the account’s most active region while maintaining all personal KPIs beyond company benchmarks.
• Developed relationships with multiple vendors within the service area to be able to meet the urgency needs of the customer.
• Learned technical components of underlying issues to educate the customer on the issues facing their properties and potential solutions.

Newport, Kentucky, United States

• I was the research assistant for the Economics and Marketing departments at the University of Louisville.
• Designed and proctored research surveys to gain insights into consumer behavior.
• Gathered and cleaned data to be analyzed.
• Performed regression analysis to build models that conclusions could be drawn from.
• Collaborated with faculty to adapt course structure and teaching methods due to COVID-19

I was a marketing specialist for this life insurance brokerage general agent. I created marketing materials to educate agents on new and existing products. I also consulted with agents on their cases to determine the best solution for their clients. I developed product illustrations to guide agents and clients on the projected performance of the different.

I was brought in to manage a historically under-performing store. I brought the store up to date on all merchandising, marketing, inventory, and rotational needs. I trained the current staff on product information and sales techniques to improve their performance in the key performance indicators. I hired and trained two new staff members to fill coverage.

Louisville, Kentucky

I managed shipments for several clients. This included scheduling of shipments, consulting on equipment needed for each load, finding proper carriers, negotiating rates, and handling breakdowns and fall outs as they arose.

As High Delta, I was in charge of coordinating all recruitment efforts for the fraternity during the fall 2017 semester.

I performed all product resets and seasonal rotations throughout the men's department. I maintained a consistent quality of display across all sections of the department. When not actively merchandising, I led the suit department. Here I provided guidance on sizing, suit cut style and color coordination for each individual and the event they were attending.

I organize and record important information for the chapter. I keep our records with International Headquarters up to date. I am chairman of the bylaws committee, and a member of the newly formed social media committee. I also perform many tasks not assigned to my title.

I maintain the organization of records for the council. I also structure the bylaws and all amendments to the bylaws, as well as other tasks not directly related to the position.

Louisville, Kentucky

I completed a 10 week internship that covered the aspects of general management within a Walgreen's, including specialized training in pharmacy, photo and beauty departments. After the 10 weeks, my internship was extended through the end of the summer as I was called upon to perform the rebuilding of the cosmetics wall for both my home store and another.

Jeffersontown, KY

I manage taking, preparing, and handling To Go orders at Famous Dave's.

I was hired as a carryout at the local grocery store during high school. While starting as a bagger and stocker, I was later cross trained in cashiering, produce, dairy, meat, beer, and frozen departments. I served in a utility role across the store and was often tasked with training new hires and assisting management with merchandising decisions for.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.92

Certificate, Distilled Spirits Business

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics, Graduated

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha, Inter-Fraternity Council, Fryberger Board

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing, Graduated

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball, Varsity Cross Country, Governor's Scholars Program, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National.

Master Of Science - Ms, Computer Science

Offered by the J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville, the Master of Science in Computer Science program.