Lead core merchandising teams through our national brand(s) partnerships and negotiations strategy from conception to execution for the entire Apparel & Accessories pyramid. Specializing in contract optimization.

Lead core merchandising teams through our national brand(s) partnerships and negotiations strategy from conception to execution for the trend/seasonal businesses within Home (Stationery, Seasonal & Outdoor Living, Domestics, and Decorative Home)

• Responsible for merchandise presentation, space allocation, and project management functions for the Beauty & Cosmetics division at Target, a $6.6 billion business• Successfully transferred systematic capabilities to our Target India partners; saving Minneapolis team members 10 hours of work per endcap transition cycle, and 90-110 hours of work per remodel cycle.• Managed all planogram execution and served as a visual presentation consultation for the Men’s Grooming experience launch at Target, which can now be found in 400+ remodeled and high visibility stores• Responsible for managing a support queue for 1800+ Target stores

• Critically examined the competitive landscape and provided recommendations in order to capitalize on growth opportunities and emerging digital trends• Conducted competitive research and assessed Capella’s landing page strategy• Partnered with 20+ key stakeholders to define scope of work and to develop recommendations• Presented insights and recommendations for Capella's landing page strategy to the Senior Leadership Team which included addressing questions and objections• Developed critical thinking practice, executive presence, communication and collaboration skills

• Provided direct assistance to Dr. Torelli in operating his graduate-level Brand Management course as well as his undergraduate Globalization, Culture, and Brands honors course • Participated in the assessment grading process using a variety of methods and techniques to provide effective, timely, and appropriate feedback to 40 students to support their learning

• Quoted travel lanes for carriers & customers• Analyzed current market trends and statistics to price travel lanes as efficiently and competitively as possible• Worked in a high functioning team of 8 which demanded efficient and effective levels of communication, people skills, and work visibility• Frequently involved in client negotiations and high levels of point of sale interactions all while advertising & executing the sale of travel lanes to carriers• Account management requiring high levels of customer service through all phases of the supply chain• High levels of database entry and utilization• Many hours of Microsoft Office usage with strong emphasis on Excel and Outlook• Frequent problem solving all along the way

• Coordinated, presented, and hosted/facilitated an on-campus event for a group of 30-50 students• Provided information on the GMAT and the advantages taking it during college can provide• Set up a table on campus multiple times a week informing students about Veritas Prep and all the company has to offer in regards to the GMAT and their preparatory courses• Acquired and connected interested students with Veritas Prep to provide them with further resources in order to help assist them in their GMAT preparation moving forward

• Responsible for maintaining the safety and wellbeing of 20+ children at all times resulting in both happy children and happy parents• Specialized in working with children with special needs and disabilities while providing a safe and socially interactive environment• Created and implemented 400+ hours of daily lesson plans per summer through multiple ideation sessions in teams of 6• Supervised children on 35 field trips during the course of the summer demanding exceptional organizational skills due to the handling of children's daily medication and being a constant first-aid provider.