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New York, NY, US

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Lead, coach and developed a team of 27 team members, both on-shore and off-shore, to drive the Target Plus data strategy and global operations.
• Built and launched Target Plus global data (item/content) strategy leveraging industry best practices to drive scalability and satisfaction within the partner experience.
• Implemented and launched Salesforce model in our Item Support team to improve overall communication along with increasing productivity and improving partner experience
• Developed, hired and grew new organizational structure within the Target Plus Item Onboarding team, which focuses on onboarding, training and launching of new partner on Target Plus
• Innovated and collaborated with the Product Management teams to develop a new automated approach through data quality checks and exception management, which resulted in 96% of products going through an automated review.
• Created and implemented product health digital strategy for Target Plus across multiple work streams, external and internal teams that resulted in a 181.2% improvement in required attribution and findability of items.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US

 Capitalized on innovative products to streamline revenue growth and consistently achieved business objectives YOY.  Mobilized multidisciplinary teams, including Vendor Onboarding, Product Operations, and Site Optimization teams, by providing comprehensive training and incorporating product business strategies. Developed the product operations strategy.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US

 Orchestrated the use of Six Sigma DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen processes to enhance productivity, leading to $1M in annual savings.  Evaluated business frameworks and introduced beneficial operational changes that would improve profitability. Troubleshot issues and resolved problems with minimal interruption to service; prioritized end-user.

Richfield, Minnesota, US

 Instrumental in building mutually beneficial working partnerships with external vendors to obtain competitive pricing. Oversaw account management functions for a $250M book of business and facilitated open lines of communications with key stakeholders to keep them informed of company strategies and updates. Created lucrative business plans, identified.

Richfield, Minnesota, US

 Vital in leading operations and quality assurance of customer service in the Home Theater, Appliance, and PAC departments across 5 locations worldwide. Acquired a consensus on improvements that led to and increased Net Promoter Service (NPS) score and enhanced customer satisfaction (CSAT); drove industry best practices and centralized focus and efforts.

Richfield, Minnesota, US

 Directed the daily activities of 13 cross-functional employees and optimized productivity to reach milestones. Systemized loading tasks to accommodate over $50M worth of inventory; ensured the timely freight deliveries. Worked closely with colleagues to strategize on business plans, processes, and financial objectives; remained up-to-date on.

Richfield, Minnesota, US

• Managed 18 to 20 direct reports and partner with peers to facilitate operation of 86 team members daily
• Implemented safety recognition through management collaboration and team member involvement
• Developed building wide alarm accountability program in partnership with the director, managers and peers to drive process improvement and C-TPAT compliance
• Partnered with corporate transportation and scheduling teams as well as vendors on proper shipping and routing policies regarding inbound freight
• Balanced safety, quality and culture in the Distribution Center while improving production 5.5% year over year
• Partnered with peers on inbound process to drive philosophy change from separate departments to inbound team

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Effectively managed 45 team members on the overnight logistics process
• Hired and trained new team members on efficient inventory management
• Created strategies for improving inventory flow and logistic processes
• Ensured financial goals were met through effective time management by reducing payroll hours

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US

• Achieved over 100% of the Northern Lakes Sales Goal which was $772,000
• Achieved Presidents Club status: 115% of the Northern Lakes Sales Goal
• Trained 46 interns in a two-week nationally recognized training program in NC
• Managed 13 University Markets in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin
• Wrote a weekly newsletter, motivating and inspiring the interns

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Business Management