Building strategic working relationships with client groups (Automotive & Product Stewardship), by consulting with clients to understand and help shape their strategies and improve the store execution of programs and communications.Supported the role-out of programs including MotoMaster Rebrand, Truck Strategy, Reflex Perfect Fit 2-pack, MotoMaster Winter Edge, Home Services Program Update, Oil Rack Transition, Audio Board Test, TAP Model, Tire Eco Fees and moreActing as a liaison… Show more Building strategic working relationships with client groups (Automotive & Product Stewardship), by consulting with clients to understand and help shape their strategies and improve the store execution of programs and communications.Supported the role-out of programs including MotoMaster Rebrand, Truck Strategy, Reflex Perfect Fit 2-pack, MotoMaster Winter Edge, Home Services Program Update, Oil Rack Transition, Audio Board Test, TAP Model, Tire Eco Fees and moreActing as a liaison between home office and the appropriate field teams (DSM, ABSM etc.) for specific initiatives to ensure that there is accurate and timely two-way communication.Manage the Dynamic Review process whereby stores are measured on the execution of key merchandising and marketing programs identified through Seasonal Planning. Show less

Responsible for training and assisting Space Planning Specialists with day to day operationsWork with other advisors to create new and improved tools & processes Assist Space Planning Manager in the floorplan development for seasonal businessesSign-off planograms in order to ensure they are of highest retail standards

Managed the execution and roll-out of various different Seasonal merchandising programs (Christmas, BBQ, Patio, Lawn Decor, Watering, Garden & Power Tools)Successfully led all Fall/Winter 2011, Spring/Summer 2012 and Fall/Winter 2012 deals so they have passed the AL R without any Retail City IssuesBuilt Planograms that incorporate both the Art & Science of Merchandising and allow for easy execution at store levelParticipated in the development of new POP and fixtures to support… Show more Managed the execution and roll-out of various different Seasonal merchandising programs (Christmas, BBQ, Patio, Lawn Decor, Watering, Garden & Power Tools)Successfully led all Fall/Winter 2011, Spring/Summer 2012 and Fall/Winter 2012 deals so they have passed the AL R without any Retail City IssuesBuilt Planograms that incorporate both the Art & Science of Merchandising and allow for easy execution at store levelParticipated in the development of new POP and fixtures to support various seasonal business Show less

Responsible for managing a team of merchandisers to complete the successful renovation of a current Canadian Tire Store up to corporate standardsDeal with issues that arise during the project through communicating with various cross-functional teams to ensure that the issues come to a successful resolution and satisfy both

Responsible for administering, coordinating and ensuring the timely resolution of issues in the Project Execution Feedback Database Creating & Distributing various cross-functional presentations & reports across the corporationDevelopment of processes to improve store project executionManage project dates on store projects and ensure projects remain on scheduleCoordinate all necessary presentations and other meeting details for Dealer Kick-off Meetings

Bring to attention any Planogram issues and provide recommendations to improve Planograms to allow for better execution at store levelResponsible to ensure fixture area is both organized and safeLed teams of temporary workers to complete several different Retail City enhancement projects