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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 loops.• 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 product, business, and technology, extending up to senior leadership.• 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, whether by buying, building, or partnering.• 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 their in store/online dates - Received 2022 Global Supply Chain Impact Innovator Award• 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 and Bangalore, fostering strong connections and driving quality outcomes with tools like Jira and Domo. Created exception-based reporting used by 500+ team members, optimizing planogram and adjacency decisions across all stores.Pre-January 2018 - Product Owner - Space Planning Guided my team through transition from waterfall to agile development, fostering strong relationships with new customers and supporting their journey through the product-model approach.Managed the lifecycle of JDA Space Planning and presentation tools to align merchandising strategies across Target stores, using customer story mapping and collaborating with Bangalore development teams to deliver impactful, value-driven solutions.

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 processing layered promotions like Cartwheel, coupons, and bonus offers.

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 distribution processes, ensuring reliable, user-focused solutions for store teams.

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 Operations to ensure a seamless guest experience.

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 hands-on training, partnering with cross-functional teams, and establishing best practices with technology and analytical teams.

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 efficiency and professional growth within the team.

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 Presentation Division.

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 impact and recognition through the Merchandising Director’s Award.

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 initiatives as POG Training Agenda Co-Captain and member of the BPI teams for Planogram and Visual Adjacency.

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