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Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the stock select and stock reserve departments encompassing 60+ warehouse workers, enhancing efficiency in processing online orders while adhering to strict schedules and Target's quality standards• Leads and actively contributes to daily, weekly and quarterly meetings with senior leadership, HR, and operations teams, providing insights, aligning strategies, and driving continuous improvements through check-and-adjust processes• Leverages data and reporting to monitor operational performance, assess staffing needs, and identify improvement areas, enabling strategic adjustments during peak seasons that enhances cost-efficiency and operational effectiveness• Promotes a safety-centric culture in a fast-evolving environment by integrating safety practices into daily operations to minimize risk and empower team members to prioritize safe working habits

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

• Led one of the top 3 fulfillment teams in the company at a $100M store, piloting new drive-up technology and providing feedback to headquarters, positioning the store as a testing hub for nationwide fulfillment enhancements• Managed a team of 60, scaling to 100+ during Q4, creating hiring and training schedules and earning recognition for developing strong talent, facilitating promotions to leadership roles and fostering a pipeline of high-performing leaders• Drove team performance to achieve 98.95% Pick on Time (POT) and uphold 92.43% Ready to Sell (RTS) metrics, ensuring precise order processing and consistent product availability• Maintained payroll budget alignment by closely tracking labor allocation and proactively adjusting strategies to ensure staffing levels met operational needs• Directed engagement with headquarters leadership and key stakeholders during store visits, conducting walkthroughs to evaluate operations, provide feedback, and ensure fulfillment initiatives aligned with corporate goals and standards

Stillwater, Minnesota, United States

• Led a team of 100+ front-end team members, cultivating a customer-focused and sales-driven culture, ensuring exceptional service, promptly resolving customer issues, and mentoring staff on high service standards• Conducted regular team meetings and huddles to reinforce service standards, address challenges, and celebrate successes, contributing to a cohesive and motivated team environment• Leveraged Workday to manage end-to-end hiring, onboarding, and talent development, making hiring decisions, tracking training progress, and driving performance management through coaching, recognition, and accountability• Conducted daily assessments of the store’s performance and guest readiness to prioritize tasks and allocate team responsibilities, ensuring efficient operational flows

Multiple Twin Cities Locations

• Coordinated multi-million-dollar remodels across 4 Target stores, serving as the primary liaison between Target and third-party contractors to ensure smooth project execution, adherence to timelines, and minimal guest disruption• Managed 20 members and 2 team leaders, coordinating nightly operations to align construction schedules, in-store activities, and merchandising transitions, ensuring the store remained guest-ready throughout renovation efforts • Led walk-throughs with general contractors, ensuring all work aligned with project scope and standards, promptly addressing challenges, and verifying compliance with remodel plans and safety protocols

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

• Oversaw salesfloor operations and team members, facilitating daily store huddles and team status meetings to promote appreciation and recognition while updating the team on current promotions, products, and company highlights• Directed the timely execution of planograms in collaboration with store leaders and team members, ensuring impactful merchandise displays and a well-organized sales floor that effectively met promotional and seasonal demands• Supported sales goals by implementing effective operational strategies, analyzing reporting metrics, and collaborating with team members to drive productivity and enhance the customer shopping experience on the sales floor• Facilitated comprehensive training and performance evaluations for team members to enhance career development and elevate sales leadership skills, resulting in increased sales performance and a stronger pipeline of future leaders

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Managed a team of 100+ overnight team members focused on inventory organization and product replenishment, overseeing schedules, hiring processes, and team development to enhance operational effectiveness • Directed the efficient unloading of freight trucks, while ensuring safe handling and compliance with safety standards, resulting in timely processing of inventory to maintain targeted stock levels and seamless replenishment operations• Monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory and replenishment, including stock accuracy and turnover rates, proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic adjustments to enhance product availability

Hudson, Wisconsin, United States

• Served as a keyholder, successfully managing daily store operations in the absence of ETL, including opening and closing duties, driving sales goals, and overseeing team performance to ensure smooth operations• Partnered with leadership to identify operational gaps, implement process improvements, and support business objectives, contributing to smooth in-store operations and guest satisfaction• Coached and developed team leaders, providing performance feedback, resolving conflicts, and overseeing task scheduling and assignments• Enhanced sales and guest loyalty by actively engaging customers, promoting products, resolving inquiries, and addressing concerns to ensure a positive shopping experience

Hudson, Wisconsin, United States

• Communicated daily and weekly strategies with the team to ensure alignment on department and store sales goals, focusing on merchandising, pricing, and promotions to enhance guest engagement and drive revenue growth• Served as a brand ambassador by engaging with customers to answer questions, provide information, resolve issues, and drive customer satisfaction, demonstrating strong product knowledge throughout interactions

• Executed efficient stock replenishment processes to ensure timely and accurate merchandise flow to the sales floor, resulting in enhanced logistics management and improved product availability for customers• Utilized inventory management systems to track stock levels and assist in inventory audits, ensuring accuracy in stock counts while identifying and communicating discrepancies to leadership

Master'S Degree, Business Administration

In Progress

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration And Management, General