Andrew Finnestad Email & Phone Number

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Merchandise Coca Cola brands products in retail stores adhering to standards of the Coca Cola company, as well as the retail stores specifications. Liase with store management, store staff, and Coca Cola coleagues to effectively merchandise products to maximize in-stock postion, sales, and profit of the brand.Communicate issues with out of stock, over-stock, or other inventory related issues to the company for correction.

British Columbia, Canada

The point person for implementation of merchandising plans for Hallmark products in: Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree, The Bay, and Rexall retail locations.  Maintenance of every occasion, all year products, as well as changeover of store fixtures and products prior to minor and major holiday seasons.  In charge of shipping and receiving of products from our worldwide warehouses and related logistics to ensure product is organized for implemntation of merchandising plans.  Manage shrinkage of products and proper disposal to protect intellectual property and ensure proper inventory and monitary records are maintained.  Report suggestions, issues, and necessary changes to all related parties to keep the company abreast of the store environment.  Provide customer service as required by giving solutions whenever the opportunity arises.  Work with my direct report to ensure that all of the major retailers are updated on a scheduled and unscheduled basis as dictated by the sales volume.

Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Using digitally created plans, I help ensure my team follows the proper procedures for placement and replenishment levels required for varying sales volumes over the day, month, and sales periods.  Monitor priority sale items to ensure that mass displays of these items are replenished and rotated for freshness and availability durling the sales day.  Provide alternate solutions when key items are not available, or when suficcient quanitites are not available and need to be changed.  Monitor product signage for accuracy and clairity and make necessary changes in a timely manner.  Assess potentially hazardous situations to team members, and/or customers, and act accordingly to remove or contain the hazards. Communicate with front-end, customer service, and other departements in order to maximize customer satisfaction with the department and the store unit.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Provided our retail team with updated store plans that took into account store sales, profit, and shrinkage to ensure the correct size of each type of products were assigned to each retail store.  Maintained a database of store layouts, product details, and related information to make data driven decisions to increase sales and profit, while minimizing product shrinkage.  Provided upper management with detailed reports relating to poor performing products that may be replaced with better performing products. Managed a direct report who created visual merchandising plans for store use, and liased with stakeholders to ensure that my direct report provided up to date information whenever required.  Managed special projects relating to drastic changes in product linear space to assist low performing stores recover from sales lows.  Liased with national brand suppliers to ensure new products were introduced on plans quickly, and discontinued products removal as well.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Provided our retail team with updated store plans that took into account store sales, profit, and shrinkage to ensure the correct size of each type of products were assigned to each retail store.  Produced updated order guides for corporate and franchise stores which include new article information used to inform executive level decision making. Maintained a detailed database of product information of products and examined opportunities for addition or removal of items based on performance. Liaised with store specialists on products, advertising materials, pricing, costing, and quality of goods to successfully reduce the required resolution times in the store network.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

 Created a Microsoft Access database which allowed the effective distribution of key new and existing items, reduce gaps in distribution, and increased the in-stock and distribution levels of vendor products.  Improved access to space to sales ratios, annual product turns, and sales to profit analysis, blending critical thinking skills with technical acumen to manage software and database queries. Interpreted and monitored client and company needs, forecasting prospective requirements and solutions. Collected and evaluated metrics and trend analysis to inform cost-effective recommendation.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

• Listed 1000+ items annually, in accordance with company guidelines and objectives.• Interpreted retail and wholesale sales data, using sound judgment and mathematical strengths.• Reconciled retail and wholesale financial discrepancies, identifying, and resolving origin of error.• Leveraged company and industry knowledge to assist with pricing and space management.

Edmonton, Canada Area

 Acted as point person for logistical concerns and worked with other team members to achieve resolution quickly, and accurately. Anticipated and addressed inventory needs, overseeing organization and stocking requirements.  Prepared and executed audits on selected products, maintaining accuracy and ethical standards.  Mentored and supervised 100 direct reports by delegating tasks clearly to ensure comprehension.

Cranbrook, Bc, Canada

 Managed two direct reports who provided retail, wholesale, and technical support for computer systems and software Marketing, inventory control, merchandising, customer service, human resources.  Increased sales by 100% from the previous owner with customer focused and sound business judgement.

Cranbrook, Bc, Canada

 Managed two direct reports who provided wholesale optical lenses used in production of consumer eyewear. Provided service, repairs, and related customer service to a group of optometrists that were the owner of the optical laboratory.  Managed the laboratory billing systems, inventory control, and supply management.  Worked in a fast paced, ever changing environment, controlling the flow of merchandise accordingly.

Six Sigma Greenbelt, Business

Business Analysis Professional Citation, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Awarded: June 2016

Accident & Sickness License, And Full Life License, Insurance

I was accredited to sell and give advise on Accident, Sickness and Full Life insurance policies from the Alberta Insurance Council.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

Harvardx Ph211X Improving Your Business Through A Culture Of Health, Harvardx Ph211X Improving Your Business Through A Culture Of Health, Auditing

Activities and Societies: Reviewing how a culture of health helps businesses thrive

Managing Up, Business

Business Administration And Management, General

Completed Coursework: MBAO 599 - MBA Orientation - Paced ACCT 250 - Accounting for Managers STMT 500 - Strategic Management MEQA 501 - Man.