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Richfield, Minnesota

• Planogram compliance review-Compare reported field results vs. company direction• Prepare an analysis and summary of results of non-compliant sets that are easy to understand• Communicate results in both a written and verbal manner to both field and corporate teams• Planogram shakedowns-Assist vendors and business partners in the initial set of designated products before they are set company wide

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• DFT Certification May 2014• Low voltage wiring for both IT and broadcast signal distribution• Phase plan with Project Team Lead to plan the nightly goals• Check in and report issues with the Deployment Operation Center• Perform leadership duties in the absence of the Project Team Lead• Work with Vendor partners on test projects and placement of new incoming skus• Communicate vendor and project objectives to store leadership• Partner with stores at the start and end of each work day and summarize tasks completed and any out standing issues

Richfield, Minnesota

• Partner with business teams on timelines and Fixture ID readiness• Photo review for accuracy of fixture and planogram set• Create and edit Instruction Field How-To Document• Create and edit Excel spreadsheets for tracking and reporting• Edit DWF and PDF fixture and Merchandise maps for accuracy. • Communicate with Project Teams and Retail in the field on timelines for map redline completion dates• Update SharePoint sites so multiple depts. can view progress and updates• Attend weekly business meetings to communicate issues, progress, and discuss future state

Field Leadership and Holiday Merchandising Optimization Guides proof team.-HMO field contact.-Worked hand in hand with the Corporate Business and Merchandise teams on location of holiday product and map changes to accommodate customer needs and product flow.-Holiday fixture and signage placement.• Stretch Assignment-Assisted in the Prototype Room and Lakeville mock store on new product testing, fixture placement, and inventory control-Dec 2014 thru current• Stretch Assignment-Partnered with Fleet Operations for data entry of all new and updating MVR’s for company drivers-Nov/Dec 2014• Merchandise Manager Certification-June 2011• End to End Merchandising Council-2008-Retail Field Representative for the hiring and retention guide• Digital Imaging Functionality Council-2008-Process improvement and streamlining

Product Process Expert-Ensure all product incoming and outgoing are processed correctly and in a timely manner.-Mailtain warehouse equipment and ensure it is in proper working order-Communicate inventory shortages or overages to store leadership.-Research product variances to maintain accurate inventory levels.-Order product as needed to fill the needs of customers.-Shipping and receiving product to ensure availability to customers.-Maintain all products on the selling floor are properly functioning.

* Coach, teach and train store staff on new projects and procedures * Maintain store functionality * Partner with vendors on special assignments * Ensure all designated stores are in compliance with Best Buy standards * Build relationships with business leaders, store leaders and vendor partners * Travel to designated stores and perform; planogram resets, vendor projects and fixture placement

Provide accurate shipping and receiving of incoming and outgoing merchandise * Perform daily counts on merchandise to ensure proper inventory levels * Perform asset protection duties * Maintain merchandising standards * Provide customer service

Support achievement of overall store appearance, replenishment, functionality, product placement, signage/pricing by assisting in the direction of the Merchandising department personnel. Assist manager in the recruiting, training, scheduling, and retention of customer focused full and part-time personnel. To maintain company visual merchandising standards. Monitor merchandise replenishment for entire store. Provide information and feedback necessary for the analysis of department, store and business financial performance. Confirm Best Buy interactive and/or appropriate vendor demonstration software is running on required displays.-Vendor relations: Communicate with vendor reps on product placement, inventory levels, functionality, and initiatives. -Communicate goals to members of the department in a clear manner.-Coach/teach/train new staff.-Lead training meeting and leadership meetings-Mentor staff on procedures.-Attend progress meetings.-Assist in inside fixture placement.-Inventory control.-Store functionality technician.

Lexington, Kentucky Area And Minneapolis, Mn

-Maintain a visual store presentation that appeals to customers as well as creating an easy selling experience for the employees.-Coaching and training a staff on what an exceptional shopping experience should look like and how the team can achieve this standard.-Point of contact for Business Leaders as well as outside Vendors and 3rd partry support.-Project manage instore floor resets

Coach, teach and train staff on Best Buy standards * Communicate business results on a weekly basis to other store leaders * Partner with company business leaders on ways to improve processes * Partner with outside vendor leaders on in-store tests and projects * Conduct performance reviews with team members * End to End Merchandising Council 2008 * Digital Imaging functionality Council 2008 * Company Field Leadership Holiday Optimization Proof Team 2007

Support achievement of overall organization, district, and store goals for inventory integrity and customer satisfaction. Ensure accuracy of product inventory. Assist in the recruiting, training, scheduling and retention of; Loss Prevention personnel. -Maintain and operate surveillance equipment and review tapes for daily loss prevention.-Monitor and maintain all store safety and emergency procedures.2004-2005, Product Process SeniorResponsible for monitoring the merchandising, inventory, and loss prevention needs of the store. Provide work direction to merchandising team. Actively support Product Process Supervisor in training and coaching of Merchandising and Inventory employees.-Complete cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies. -Arrange merchandise according to planograms.-Provide employees up to date knowledge of merchandising and inventory practices.

To plan and manage the merchandising, replenishment, product inventory, and loss prevention activities at the individual store level. To oversee store operations as a member of the store leadership team.-Audits market reaction and ad management programs.-Monitor sales activity and employee productivity.-Assist with decisions in hiring and termination.-Conduct performance reviews for team employees.

Support achievement organization, district, store and department sales and customer retention, goals and objectives. Coordinate and support product knowledge and cross training for team members and store personnel.-Assist customers with department specific products.-Confirm all products are on display and functional.-Conduct regular selling training through roll play's and one on one coaching.

General Studies; Communications; Tv Production; Sociology

General Studies