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Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

Lead team of five Analysts and Sr. Analysts responsible for various pricing projects within the Non-Perishable Merchandising Team. Responsible for full career life cycle events including performance management. Key Achievements: Project Lead for dunnhumby PriceStrat implementation pilot in South and Pacific Northwest Regions. Working with cross-functional team (Regional Leadership, Data Engineering, and Global Merchandising) to develop strategy and pricing architecture for multiple categories. Developed enhanced methodology for Splash Projects (new lower everyday pricing) using Alteryx. Led team members working on Walnut (Exclusive Brands pricing), Bulk (Refresh), and New Item Pricing Procedure.  Collaborated in the development of project and process methodology for the PriceStrat and Splash implementations including maintenance cadence for new pricing. Designed/Collaborated on various reporting suites to verify pricing accuracy and financial impacts that were used to influence key decision makers.

Plano, Texas, Us

Lead team of 5 analysts and senior analysts. Responsible for pricing strategy in both US and Canada for over $1B in annual sales. Responsible for hiring, reviews, and disciplinary functions of pricing department employees.Key Achievements: Responsible for ideation, implementation and support of pricing, sales initiatives and incentive programs that greatly contributed to bottom line revenue and margin improvements. Member of executive level committee looking at currency impacts on gross margin/profitability. Managed multiple work screams to develop c-suite level reporting. Project lead to develop new system solutions for What If Tool (Web-based Profit Checker Tool) and Profit Hold Database (Email system to approve orders outside of pricing recommendations) Member of global core pricing team influencing initiatives across the Hilti group affecting over $9B in sales

Irving, Tx, Us

Developed analytics and pricing strategy recommendations to support Fresh Food Merchandising team. Project Lead to communicate and evaluate recommended SRP changes in cities/states affected by new minimum wage laws. Created Executive Recap reporting monthly activity from strategic pricing optimization team, which is reported to all levels of organization including C-Suite. Key Achievements:- Redefined price zones and patterns to smoothly implement SRP changes for fresh food category.- Developed multiple pricing structures which have led to $6MM in incremental GP$.- Effectively communicated price changes and impacts to all levels of the organization by developing multiple pro forma and verification tools.- Led weekly meetings with VP/Sr. Director stakeholders within increased minimum wage effective areas.

Irving, Tx, Us

Oversee gasoline pricing for over 600 stores across 10 states generating over $3B in gross sales and $450MM in gross profits. Responsible for setting pricing strategies, verification of execution, and developing new store action plans. Developed and is responsible for updating various enterprise wide dashboards/reports for all levels of the organization including C-Suite. Looks at the overall health of business unit working with Financial Planning, Operations, and Merchandising to make sure plans are aligned effectively. Intimate knowledge of the PriceNet Gasoline Pricing System by Kalibrate (formerly KSS).Key Achievements:- Developed new Daily Retail Update Report (DRU) that is sent to all levels of organization including C-Suite.- Increased profitability of stores by 15% 2013 vs. 2012 by developing more balanced strategies and capitalizing on the optimization algorithms within PriceNet.- First Pricing Analyst to independently use optimization feature of PriceNet.- Developed Training Program for new Pricing Analysts and is responsible for their scheduling, on-boarding, computer program access, and training evaluations.

Irving, Tx, Us

Oversee a group of 9 stores with total annual sales of 13 million dollars. Monitor all aspects of store operations, providing advice, coaching, and assistance to store management and franchisees. Promote efficiency and training to increase profitability for Franchisee and 7-Eleven. Ensure key processes in Guest Service, Cleanliness, and Product Assortment are in place during each visit to make sure guests are satisfied and brand is protected. Managed Store Manager team through training including being responsible for final decisions on advancement or termination.Key Achievements:- Managed 11 1st or 2nd level direct reports as FC for only Training Store in Market. Successfully implemented new COOL training program.- Created and Conducted Lottery Training Program at 2nd Quarter Retailer Initiative Market Meeting. Training lead for lottery issues throughout the market. - Conducted interviews for Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager Positions in Zone.- Project Leader for PennJersey Zone Strategy/Cadence development, presentation, and implementation.- Developed numerous spreadsheets/databases for tracking Scorecard/SAR for Market/Zone.

Irving, Tx, Us

Drive profitability and brand equity for the corporation by managing a primary training center, educating new corporate executives and franchisees on the in-store experience program. Conduct classes in adult learning principles, on-the-job training and leadership training models. Mentor and coach senior executives. Interact with customers and staff members; provide training in customer service excellence. Travel throughout the division to assess training needs. Key Achievements:- Facilitated three week new store training program for over 50 new franchises that bring in $80+ million in sales each year. - Successfully trained 300+ personnel and managers, including 20+ new district and area managers. - Increased training capabilities by setting up three (3) new training locations and preparing four (4) individual training stations at each site. Managed set-up and infrastructure for new sites.- Project Manager for In-Store Experience program. Responsible for scheduling, evaluating, and certifying district managers, area managers, and field trainers. Worked with various levels of the organization. Created balanced scorecard for tracking training and certification.

Managed team of 12 trainers that worked with front- and back-of-house staff to establish a consistent knowledge base and position the business unit for measurable, fast-paced growth. Facilitated workshops and independent training sessions with multi-tiered personnel. Revised and enhanced corporate training initiatives to meet the distinct needs of franchise-owned stores. Cultivated positive relationships with staff members, customers and vendors. Tracked employee training. Reported to the Area Training Manager.Key Achievements:- Triggered 25% increase in sales (to $3.5 million) within one year of employment.- Enthusiastically trained and certified all new employees, including managers, servers and cooks.- Developed and implemented training programs and classes in adult learning principles and on-the-job training models that significantly improved performance and morale.

New York, Ny, Us

Educated and mentored college and high school students in individual training sessions to boost academic performance and SAT and GRE scores. Designed customized lesson plans and exercises.

Introduced a new teaching method (open review sessions) to educate college students in beginning and advanced math, calculus and physics concepts.

Master Of Science; School Of Communication, Communication And Information Studies; Information And Library Studies

Bachelors, Meteorology