Heather Buchanan, Pmp, Pmi-Rmp Email & Phone Number

Responsible for course content creation aligning with the Project Management Body of Knowledge 7, current industry trends, and professional experience.Program lead for program review ensuring that students receive a standard of educational excellence and facilitating the transition to a hybrid learning approach. Created engaging course content focused on theory and practical application. Developed course content for courses: Project Management Overview, Project Initiation… Show more Responsible for course content creation aligning with the Project Management Body of Knowledge 7, current industry trends, and professional experience.Program lead for program review ensuring that students receive a standard of educational excellence and facilitating the transition to a hybrid learning approach. Created engaging course content focused on theory and practical application. Developed course content for courses: Project Management Overview, Project Initiation, Leading a project team, Project Health and Change Management, Scope and Quality, Stakeholder Management, and Project Simulation. Show less

Achieved 15% growth for a $300M portfolio of Winners stores and implemented enhanced risk assessment strategies for a $150M portfolio of HomeSense stores. Generated $1M incremental revenue in 1 year during the pandemic by developing, pitching, and implementing an unconventional sales plan focused on excess inventory sell-through.Championed strategic project execution and cross-functional alignment while partnering with divisional VP of Merchandising, distribution centers, merchants… Show more Achieved 15% growth for a $300M portfolio of Winners stores and implemented enhanced risk assessment strategies for a $150M portfolio of HomeSense stores. Generated $1M incremental revenue in 1 year during the pandemic by developing, pitching, and implementing an unconventional sales plan focused on excess inventory sell-through.Championed strategic project execution and cross-functional alignment while partnering with divisional VP of Merchandising, distribution centers, merchants, business development, marketing, HR, and store operations across Canada & US. Delivered 24+ executive presentations per year interacting with key stakeholders at all organizational levels up to CEO. Developed a company-wide training guide facilitating remote work transition while boosting employee engagement and leadership skill development. Managed teams of 4-6 associates to achieve team performance goals and foster individual growth.Led projects and programs that have included process improvement, change management, training and development, business operations including multi-national in-store events across Canada and technology updates. Responsible for project plans, budget, scheduling, and leading stakeholders at all levels within an organization and across business divisions.Presented sales opportunity to Senior leadership resulting in $20M in funding to execute sales strategy and project.Program lead of multi-year strategy of continuous improvement based on end-user requirements, Designer/Runway Event and Seasonal product program Show less

Optimized sales and inventory plans and forecasts by balancing quantitative and qualitative analysis, including sales performance trends, gross margins, market risks, customer behavior drivers, and commodity life cycle. Designed and delivered quantitative analysis and forecasting training sessions for 30+ associates from various departments.Introduced new sales modeling and strategic reporting tools using Excel and sales database to provide at-a-glance performance analytics structure… Show more Optimized sales and inventory plans and forecasts by balancing quantitative and qualitative analysis, including sales performance trends, gross margins, market risks, customer behavior drivers, and commodity life cycle. Designed and delivered quantitative analysis and forecasting training sessions for 30+ associates from various departments.Introduced new sales modeling and strategic reporting tools using Excel and sales database to provide at-a-glance performance analytics structure and streamline strategic decision-making. Partnered with senior management on opportunities at store and commodity level to drive sales above department plans. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Delivered and exceeded sales plans across a portfolio of 270 stores by driving optimal product mix strategy based on detailed analysis of market trends, customer demographics, and buying patterns. Increased sell-through rate by 15% while reducing inventory markdowns by 10%.Worked closely with all stakeholders across the logistics chain, store development teams and 10 international merchants in Canada & US to adjust weekly flow and shipping strategies and optimize store inventory levels.… Show more Delivered and exceeded sales plans across a portfolio of 270 stores by driving optimal product mix strategy based on detailed analysis of market trends, customer demographics, and buying patterns. Increased sell-through rate by 15% while reducing inventory markdowns by 10%.Worked closely with all stakeholders across the logistics chain, store development teams and 10 international merchants in Canada & US to adjust weekly flow and shipping strategies and optimize store inventory levels. Supervised 12 analysts across the division to design a cohesive execution strategy for 10+ annual in-store events (seasonal, designer, and new store openings) saving 120+ working hours per each event. Show less

Bachelor Of Management And Organizational Studies, Specialization In Finance Administration And Human Resources

Professional Certificate In Project Management, 93