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Kansas City, Mo, Us

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Two locations coming soon to the Northland - Kansas City!Costa Oil is a hassle free, 10 minute oil change service. The locations are prefabricated buildings that turn 8 unused parking spaces into a revenue source for the property management company/land owner, with a business model that allows manageable overhead costs to optimize systems and enhance customer service. Costa Oil runs locations strategically by only offering oil change services, working around space restraints and training a small and efficient staff and, as a result, are able to simplify payroll and utilize time and space efficiently. As an oil change only service, the system is streamlined and simple, giving Franchise Owners more time to focus on perfecting their system and delivering exceptional customer service.

Merriam, Kansas

Led the development and launch of Lee's GTM process by managing and taking accountability for all phases of the project life cycle including timelines, initiation, planning, execution and closing. Managed process to ensure project components (across functions) were executed in an integrated and timely manner.- Completed Go-to-Market calendar for full calendar year, with key dates and deliverables for all departments within company.- Facilitated all Key Milestone and Stage Gate meetings, gaining buy-in on all projects from company leaders and key decision makers.- Created weekly line of communication with key go-to-market dates with each department, ensuring all projects were executed and deliverables were met.

Merriam, Kansas

Promoted to manage $175M product portfolio.

Merriam, Kansas

Managed $80 Million+ product portfolio.For both roles, led dynamic teams on all product phases from strategy and development through product and finish design, fit optimization, planning, market research, trend analysis, pricing, positioning, retail launch and on-going management. Collaborated with Marketing team on all aspects of bringing product to market, including strategy, product briefs, sell-in materials, ticketing, catalogs and photo shoots.- Guided team to develop and launch new product line, exceeding expectations and growing business 89%, from $3.1M in year one to $28.3M in year three.- Grew total Men’s denim business by 10.0% or $15.4M from 2014 to 2017.- Stopped 3-year decline and returned to profitability by growing business 3.3% or $1.0M from 2014 to 2015 by initiating key design detail changes to Legacy product that would later change the trajectory of the business.- Introduced and presented development ideas and upcoming product lines, conveying creative direction of collection to set sales strategies for upcoming seasons to both Sales associates and Retail Buyers.- Made yearly sourcing trips to Asia to work directly with sample rooms and makers on upcoming product lines, negotiating costs and ensuring gross margin goals were reached or exceeded.- Partnered with production facilities in Mexico to assure product met consistent quality expectations. Led weekly calls during product seasons to align expectations and assure delivery.- Built and cultivated strong relationships with key national retailers to identify new opportunities and market trends, resulting in many successful product launches and continued growth for the retailer and Lee.

Merriam, Kansas

Managed $20M+ product portfolio.- Evolved current and gained new consumers by introducing new, innovative products, resulting in 11.4% growth between 2010 and 2013.- Revolutionized product and maintained innovation throughout product line.- Collaborated with vendors and sourcing teams in the U.S. and overseas, ensuring highest quality product at most competitive prices.- Engaged regularly with Consumer Insight team. Attended group and in-home research sessions to better understand consumer needs.