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Minneapolis, MN, US

• Designed, tested, and stabilized portfolio routines that were integrated across product, business, and technology, resulting in enhanced clarity and alignment around strategy, goals, outcomes, progress, and test/learn.
• Developed a communication framework for our product portfolio, providing visibility into progress and key performance indicators associated with our technical investments. This initiative involved collaborating across.
• Identified areas for standardization in tools and processes, such as OKR tracking, roadmapping, and intake solutions, to create the most positive impact for our teams. Took ownership of implementing these solutions.
• Developed and coached best practices in areas such as experimentation, storytelling, and product planning across the product teams and with stakeholders, resulting in improved team performance and collaboration.

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Developed Global Purchase Order Visibility dashboard to inform inventory management, logistics, and transportation teams where purchase orders are located, when will they arrive, and will they be early or late for.
• Developed Product 101 training to onboard teams to agile and product best practices
• Product Fellowship mentor and trainer – Data based prioritization
• Led Supply Chain product teams to adopt ProdPad as product strategy and communication tool

Minneapolis, MN, US

• Worked directly with peer product owners, technology engineers, user experience (UX), and user support testers to create and launch Fast Pre-Item Setup (Negotiation free item-setup)
• Led discovery in partnership with UX to define features and user stories that removed 3+ touchpoints between merchants and National Brand vendors during item setup, cut 3-5 days from the existing process
• Enabled capturing Sellable DPCI for newly created Class 94 Displays and published to Corona for downstream systems to consumers
• Reduced store payroll expense by $1.4M/year through systematic printing of display promo signs

Minneapolis, MN, US

As of January 2018 - Product Owner - Space and Presentation Data Sciences and AnalyticsCreated and led product vision for developing innovative space optimization algorithms and user interface tools, enabling data-driven space allocation for smarter decisions across 1,800 Target stores, enhancing strategic merchandising.Managed a distributed team in.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Technology Business Analyst lead on a $30M Promotion Management Program, gathering requirements and recommending improvements to replace legacy promotion systems with a streamlined enterprise offer pool solution.Strengthened partnerships across teams, managed Agile configuration in Version One, and led testing for promotion systems, enhancing efficiency in.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Championed the Simple Support Vision for 300K+ team members in Target’s Service Reinvention Program, representing stores in requirement documentation and selection of Salesforce.com to enhance support efficiency.Drove Salesforce and Maximo integration insights for leadership, streamlined knowledge access through mySupport Entitlements, and optimized email.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Successfully launched the Target co-branded reloadable prepaid card, a pioneering product for American Express in retail, and led the GiftCard operations for Target Canada’s 2013 launch.Established scalable processes for non-retail item replenishment, optimizing cost-effective solutions for General Purpose Reloadable products and partnering with Store.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Led the 2010 Planogram Optimization Strategy, earning a Target patent for planogram generation, and developed solutions for optimizing peg and shelf functionality. Designed and taught training for senior management on Assortment Analysis and planogram generation.Fostered a cohesive environment by supporting merchants and merchandise presentation with.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Generated $550M in sales—a 16.4% increase—through Mini-Seasonal events, leading a company-wide space segmentation strategy and optimizing event space across diverse store formats.Developed Seasonal Spaces photo recap processes, coached analysts and coordinators, and redesigned training programs for merchandised presentation and adjacency, driving.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Reduced workload by creating streamlined processes for beverage coolers and entertainment endcaps, empowering category captains with efficient file sharing structures.Coached junior team members on professional skills and attitudes, recruited talent from Michigan State University, and co-led the rollout of a standardized training strategy for Merchandise.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Developed and implemented sidecap strategies to boost productivity and impulse purchases through seasonal, trend-driven displays, enhancing Target’s brand visibility and cross-company assortment.Spearheaded successful checklane transitions and micro-marketing initiatives, including Hispanic and affluent candy opportunities, leading to significant sales.

Minneapolis, MN, US

Developed innovative strategies for optimizing perishable displays and reducing store workload Super Target stores. Improved planogram production processes, specifically in Bakery Promotional Space, and introduced 3-D visual elements in Prospace.Mentored junior analysts, recruited new talent through campus engagements, and contributed to team training.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Recruited and chose team participants and faculty advisorsCoordinated trip dates and details, liaison with Nicaragua contactConducted all pre-trip meetings to prepare all members for the expedition

Minneapolis, MN, US

Spanish translator for a consulting firm that distributed class-action settlementsProvided answers and support to Spanish speaking claimants Translated legal documents of varying lengths

Mini Mba, Executive Education (Non-Degree) Program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Math, Business, Spanish

Spanish For Business