Curate unique product assortments within all 65 Bartell Drug stores for PNW consumers and scale select brands into wider distribution within Rite Aid’s 1500 locations across 19 states. Develop new merchandise concepts with brands and collaborate with marketing to leverage print, digital, and social marketing strategies to promote products and initiatives. Troubleshoot data gaps, sourcing, inventory, and distribution issues. Category Management:• Led introduction of SodaStream product line and gas canister exchange program into Bartell’s, and expanded program to all RiteAid locations based on stellar regional performance• Led Holiday Gift Guide program expansion of Ugly Christmas Sweaters to nationwide placement in Rite AidMerchandise Development:• Developed exclusive Theo Chocolate Bar flavor for holiday 2022 for all Bartell and select PNW Rite Aid locations with 85%+ sell through of limited production of 14,400 bars • Launched toy category vendors in select West Coast and nationwide Rite Aid locations for promotional planograms including LEGO, Playmobil, and Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty• Collaborated with designer Rosanna Bowles to create exclusive collection of Salish Sea-inspired housewares and Christmas ornaments. Met sell-through targets with majority of products selling out by 12/25

Managed general merchandise categories and led product development for beloved Seattle retailer with $280 Million in annual front-end revenue and over 60 brick-and-mortar retail stores. Established vendor partnerships to develop exclusive, ongoing product collections to drive sales, customer loyalty, and brand differentiation. Led promotional plans and annual budget forecasts for sales, profit, and inventory. Collaborated with marketing team to create messaging to drive demand for unique products and assortments. Conducted annual planogram reviews and promotional secondary displays in stores. Invited to executive retreat to contribute fresh perspectives on customer attraction and loyalty.Licensing:• Developed exclusive toy category items including Washington-opoly, Seattle-opoly History Edition, Find-It Washington, Telepathy Washington Game, South Lake Union Mammoth Plush, and Ravensburger Loving Local puzzles series (6 annual editions with local photographers)• Achieved exclusive licensing and production of J.P. Patches Nutcracker, securing trademark agreement with private family ownershipMerchandise Development:• Sold 10k+ units of exclusive Sasquatch Chia Pet in partnership with Joseph Enterprises• Sold 17K+ units of co-branded Fremont Troll Chia Pet by negotiating trademark license agreement with owners with reputation for rejecting commercial use of trademark• Launched exclusive Seahawks team NFLPA apparel with Luke Willson, Joe & Brandelyn Tafoya’s Lady 12 designs, and Marshawn Lynch Beastmode products • Grew revenue and built loyal customer base by curating new and exclusive assortments and brandsProduct Promotion:Assisted with launch of the Bartell social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest. I've co-managed these accounts and helped craft the strategy and voice for our social media as they launched. I continue to assist the marketing department with our social media strategy, content, and ROI analysis.

Responsible for total store management, staffing and P&L management for leading regional drug store. Consistently exceeded budgeted goals with creative merchandising and neighborhood hyper-local marketing and networking. Managed a team of 34 front-of-store and pharmacy employees to exceed store sales and profit goals within labor budgets. • Assisted as Operations Project Manager for Kronos timekeeping system launch working dual positions in office program development and store management, coordinating with a team of relief managers.• Developed and mentored upwardly mobile management candidates for promotions to new management and office role positions