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Columbus, In, Us

Columbus, Indiana, United States

• Pursued and executed category expansion opportunities for garage and hardware products.• Managed all international, product revision, and e-commerce projects for hardware portfolio, working directly with suppliers in China and Vietnam and representing 30% of the company's new SKU launches annually.• Retained thorough understanding of applicable product quality and third-party testing requirements.

Columbus, Indiana, United States

• Improved consumer experience of butcherblock workbench product line by introducing a poka-yoke assembly solution and increasing the number of locking casters. Enhanced pricing flexibility of said products by reducing weight 20%.• Successfully launched new rolling work seat products while pursuing expansion in garage category.

Columbus, Indiana, United States

• Effective project management contributed to 25% growth in international hardware sales in 2019.• Spearheaded company-wide implementation of Workfront project management software, designing instance and conducting training sessions for 40+ employees.• Re-engineered three critical development processes, improving efficiency for each by over 40% and saving $50,000 annually in operational efficiencies.• Created company-wide target cost tool to determine required price from supplier… Show more • Effective project management contributed to 25% growth in international hardware sales in 2019.• Spearheaded company-wide implementation of Workfront project management software, designing instance and conducting training sessions for 40+ employees.• Re-engineered three critical development processes, improving efficiency for each by over 40% and saving $50,000 annually in operational efficiencies.• Created company-wide target cost tool to determine required price from supplier for newdevelopment, ensuring project feasibility upfront and improving speed to market. Show less

Columbus, Indiana, United States

• Successfully reduced complete product segment's unit cost by 20% after introducing andimplementing product redesign, resulting in over $50,000 annual savings.• Reduced filing time by 99% after modernizing profit report system.• Conducted product cost analysis and provided customer quotations to sales team.• Performed quality assurance measures on incoming product.• Maintained accurate listing of Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes to preserve cost veracity.

Master Of Business Administration

Excellence Award - Marketing: Recognized for exemplary work in developing a global strategic marketing plan.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting And Professional Services