Manage and execute import and domestic programs to ensure on time delivery to our customers while meeting product quality expectations of both my internal and external teams. - Own project timing and action. Managed 120-140 programs at a time. - Ran weekly cross functional team meetings to ensure team alignment on project deliverables and timing. - Leverage Overseas Sourcing Team to determine which factory partner is the best fit for each program. - Problem solved program issues and logistics with cross function team and overseas team when issues arise. - Work with Art Production team to manage timeline and accuracy of art files being delivered to our vendor partners. - Ensure on time delivery of samples required for Customer and Product Development Approval.

Manage and serve as main point of contact between Target and my vendor partners to deliver exponential and profitable growth.

•Gained project management skills. •Owned project timing and action to ensure quality products arrived on time in stores to enhance guest experience. •Managed large vendor matrix – 15 in total •Contributed during all phases of product development for Target Owned Brand Dairy and Frozen food items. •Lead Packaging Process for owned brand dairy items with internal marketing team. •Facilitated the Delivery of samples for product review, marketing events and photo shoots. •Helped lead and develop marketing strategy for Target’s recipe portal.•Assisted Owned Brand Buyer with additional projects and department related tasks

•Manages item set up process from start to finish. Partner with India and suppliers. •Write import purchase orders, manage supply chain logistics•Collect and analyze market intelligence data from our jewelry suppliers. •Understand/meet key deadlines without compromising quality •Manage vendor matrix, 10 key jewelry suppliers •Organize samples for key marketing campaigns•Plan and Coordinate high visibility milestone meetings for Senior Managment•Mentor new team members on Target Process•Created and implemented a process to ease workload of the Jewelry Sourcing Specialist.

•Ensured that character education and learning objectives were infused into all activities. •Managed data and processes including: registration, attendance and schedule records. •Identified and effectively coordinated services for youth programs before and after school. •Developed enrichment programs to meet the needs of youth and families.•Fostered and built professional relationships with my direct reports and school personnel

Provided full-time math tutoring to 15 different students at Harshman Middle School. Served as a mentor while assisting the Urban Mission YMCA after-school program.

•Led fundraiser for Cure International in the Indianapolis area•Developed and maintained strong benefactor relationships through weekly communication.•Promoted the Cure mission statement•Marketed the Cure goal•Clearly communicated wins and opportunities from the year with management.