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Des Moines, Ia, Us

Des Moines, Ia, Us

Ankeny, Iowa, Us

•Develop and maintain market optimization plan within designated territories (5 DMAs: Joplin, MO-Pittsburg, KS, Columbia-Jefferson City, MO, Springfield, MO, Kansas City, MO, St. Joe, MO). •Conduct SWOT analysis of NTI (new to industry) opportunities through analytical platforms, store-level data, comparable stores and other variables correlated to performance. •Interpret city, county, and state code requirements to ensure development ability. •Cultivate relationships with brokers, developers, economic development groups and municipalities. •Negotiate contractual terms with potential sellers, developers, neighbors, cities, etc. •Present market growth plans and site opportunities to senior leadership through site tours and Real Estate Committee.

Ankeny, Iowa, Us

•Responsible for the performance and development of my team (1 direct report)•Work cross-functionally to create business cases and financial models (ROIC) to evaluate continuous improvement opportunities focused on driving operational efficiencies (use Lean Six Sigma/DMAIC framework) •Provide financial support (periodic variance analyses) to 24 non-store cost center owners and ~2,650 field employees (4 District VPs, 26 Regional Directors, 220 District Managers, and 2,400 Store Managers)•Worked with Axsium/ADP to rewrite the labor algorithm (updated the logic to reflect seasonality, holiday sales shifts, and the pandemic disruption)

Ankeny, Iowa, Us

•Partnered with senior leaders to develop the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans

Ankeny, Iowa, Us

•Identified unprofitable fringe hours and recommended new store operating hours (modified hours in ~1,300 stores, cut ~30k labor hours/week, improved EBITDA +$200k/week)•Ensured accuracy of existing labor standards in Opus (detected and corrected several material errors)•Ad hoc projects & requests: supported the Operational Excellence Team with timely analyses with clear recommendations to facilitate more data driven decisions (i.e. shifting to 1 TM during overnight hours, minimum wage increases & compression impacts, IL mileage reimbursement analysis, Quarterly Same-Store Business Reviews)

•Designed the company logo and crafted the mission statement •Led the planning, budgeting, and design of initial construction project -Completed variance analyses (budget vs. quote vs. actuals) •Responsible for all home selections (cabinetry, flooring, plumbing, paint, and interior finishes) -Researched design trends (transitional, organic modern, etc.) to appeal to buyers -Sourced quality materials at competitive prices •Tracked and maintained pristine records (budget, expense log, construction loan draw schedule, subcontractor contact list, bid log, project timeline (Gantt chart), design mood boards, product spec sheets) •Produced promotional drone footage to drive social media engagement and brand awareness across various platforms •Managed project development from beginning to end, coordinated with business partners to meet all deadlines, and oversaw resolution of any construction issues

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Start Date = September 2020•Lead the parts pricing model creation and management •Develop automated pricing tools to drive efficiency and speed during the quoting process •Improve data analytics and data integrity

St. Louis, Mo, Us

EAST REGION (Early Retirement) ~$30M in annual sales, 9 service sites March 2020-Present TEXAS REGION (Short-Term Disability) ~$50M in annual sales, 6 service sites November 2019-December 2019•Book monthly journal entries, reconcile discrepancies, provide variance analysis, and report actuals•Develop a monthly POR (President’s Operating Report/forecast) plan by working with the regional management team (including analysis of sales and operating profit by site and KOB (kind of business))•Support inventory planning (“just in time” implementation to reduce inventory and improve ITO)

St. Louis, Mo, Us

•Complete ad hoc analysis to drive decision making to improve profitability and predictability of the business oFinancial modeling (via Excel (pivots, lookups, arrays, and macros) oData mining (SQL, Access, Noetix, Cognos, and Oracle) oPresentation support (PowerPoint)•Serve as a member of Corporate’s Intelligent Automation Team [working towards mastery of Blue Prism, Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate] oAutomated the monthly POR presentation packet (annual time savings = 48 hours) oAutomated the network’s weekly sales reporting (annual time savings = 156 hours)•Handpicked for the NA Parts Critical Action Team [a small, focused team of subject matter experts charged with developing a $10M parts growth plan in year one]•Provide financial support in preparation of 2020 Neovia (3rd Party Logistics Provider)/Emerson contract renegotiation •Selected for the Parts Warehouse Transition Team [assess the viability of moving the Parts Warehouse from Cincinnati, OH to Sherman, TX]•Chosen to participate on the NA Flow Controls Monthly Close Cycle Process Improvement Team [end-to-end review of the close process, targeting inefficiencies]

St. Louis, Mo, Us

•Booked all standard monthly and recurring journal entries for a ~$60M business segment•Reconciled account discrepancies to ensure accurate financials •Prepared the annual budget and develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts for the business segment•Loaded actuals and forecasts into Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system •Adjusted forecasts based on actuals and provide guidance to cause of variance •Presented monthly POR data and KPI results to the executive management team •Supported ongoing inventory stocking level analysis (~$8M) to maximize capital effectiveness while driving service levels/customer facing fill rates •Acted as liaison to both internal and external auditors •Served as the finance lead for SAP and R12 cutovers and played a key role in ensuring that internal business systems properly interfaced with Neovia’s systems (power user testing and successful implementation) •Set standard cost for the next fiscal year (NYSTD) using Oracle’s cost implosion process•Selected by the Flow Controls Executive Leadership Team based on my skills, experience, and leadership to join Project Grizzly [a cross functional team tasked with finding an innovative solution to our competitive threat in Canada]

St. Louis, Mo, Us

•Collaborated with WA Finance Directors to prepare exhibits, reports, and presentations in preparation for Emerson and Emerson Automation Solutions’ reviews (Financial Review, Profit Review, President’s Council, etc.)•Consolidated, reported, and analyzed orders, destination sales, OIOD and headcount on a periodic basis (global POR)•Assisted in managing the Worldwide Central Staff (WWCS) Business Unit (~$120M expenditures)•Advised 110 WWCS cost center managers (17 departments) on key financial performance indicators•Worked with HR teams to track salaried, hourly, contractor, temp, and placeholder headcount •Identified and implemented process improvements (OBIEE/Dept. Exp. Dashboard, VBA macros, report automation)•Aided in the recruiting and training of the summer intern(s) •Performed ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Us

•Oversaw and directed marketing efforts related to our largest and most profitable line (Everyday Counter Cards - $13M+ annual sales)•Used statistical analysis to manage the performance of the model line (921 active items)•Adjusted the monthly and annual forecasts based on demand changes of our retailers, consumers, and licensees• Analyzed historical sales data and extrapolated consumer trends for 24 months in the future• Conducted and analyzed consumer research to understand our customer base (market research, focus groups, surveys)•Collaborated with the Art Director and Editorial Director on concept direction •Discovered and resolved principle partner needs – Hobby Lobby, Walmart •Communicated with and fulfilled our Hallmark partner’s synergy line (Classics, Mahogany, Standalone) requests

Lake Forest, Illinois, Us

•Ensured accurate and timely reporting of key performance indicators: productivity, yield, on time delivery, R&A •Worked with the Controller to establish a weekly forecast and interpret variances at month end •Contributed to month end/close tasks (responsible for 50% of the journal entries) •Assessed the credit risk and profitability of potential customers•Oversaw accounts payable and accounts receivable (97% current, highest in the division)•Reviewed and transmitted weekly payroll files •Reconciled physical inventories with perpetual inventories and determined direct material usages •Provided requested documentation in a timely manner to both internal and external audit teams

•Participated in financial audits in a variety of industries, solely responsible for testing cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory areas for accuracy •Prepared and filed individual, corporate, and trust returns

•Mentored and advised pre-business majors (solely responsible for twenty-four mentees)•Designed, developed, and deployed professional development programs; ABC’s for Success

St Ann, Missouri, Us

•Received in-depth training in store management and operations, product procurement, merchandising, distribution operations, market analysis and store design•Researched the Store Associate Training Program (SATP) and presented an improvement plan to senior management

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

•Completed the Disney Exploration Series, a lecture series outlining Disney’s marketing strategies •Served as a Cast Member; interacting and entertaining up to 250 guests, while reinforcing the Disney brand•Received awards for going above and beyond including Cast Member of the Day and 4 Fantastic Cards

•Entered orders, completed invoices, and generated packing lists •Reviewed and audited the company’s documents to find internal control discrepancies •Designed and launched an online C-TPAT (Customs – Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) Training Program viewed globally by thousands of employees

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance And Management

Continuing Education: Adobe Illustrator

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Marketing