Supply Chain Manager (2017-2022)Manager of E-Commerce (2016-2017)Product Management Associate (2014-2016)Product Development Associate (2012-2014)Current position (Supply Chain Manager 2017-present):♦ Demand Planning - Maintain forecasts of customer demand per SKU, incorporating POS data, retailer input, and historical/seasonal trends.♦ Supply Planning – Develop purchasing recommendations to ensure appropriate safety stock while balancing lean inventory management. Present analysis, rationale and recommendations to company president every three weeks in Materials/Purchasing Planning Meeting.♦ Procurement - Execute purchase orders to for raw materials, components and finished products and follow up with suppliers on fulfillment status.♦ Lead weekly calls with Walmart and Staples to discuss retailer planning and recommend ordering adjustments.♦ Responsible for compliance, tariffs, government regulations, customer, and product certifications.♦ Manage inventory at 3PL.Previous positions:Manager of E-Commerce (2016-2017)♦ Responsible for e-commerce product presence, positioning and accuracy.♦ Instrumental in E-Commerce sales increase from 2015 to 2016. Web Partners include Staples.com, BestBuy.com, Target.com and Amazon, and more.♦ Worked with CommerceHub, SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce and other VANs to keep EDI process running smoothly.Product Management Associate (2014-2016)♦ Responsible for WERCS compliance for lithium-battery products.♦ Worked closely with Manufacturers in Asia during period of fluctuating ocean and air shipping constraints for products containing lithium-batteries.Product Development Associate (2012-2014)♦ Prepared product testing and ensured all regulatory requirements were met or exceeded.♦ Planned and manage research events, including mall surveys, focus groups, and online surveys.♦ Analyzed research findings, present data, and make recommendations to Product Managers.

Developed company’s first comprehensive system for tracking capital assets and government furnished equipment (GFE), from acquisition through disposal. Collaborated with Purchasing, HR, IT, Contracts, and Accounting departments to incorporate every department’s needs.♦ Wrote Asset Inventory Control Policies and Procedures Plan.♦ Assembled documents necessary for government compliance.♦ Managed company store; evaluated vendors, marketed products to employees.

♦ Tracked budgets, paid invoices, managed bank accounts.♦ Processed payments for dues, class payments, scholarship funds, and certification fees.♦ Maintained records for membership, classes, scholarships and certification.♦ Updated website content.♦ Created quarterly newsletter in Microsoft Publisher and distributed to members.

Creative Memories Unit LeaderDemonstrated scrapbooking techniques and sold supplies to customers. Placed orders, received product, delivered products, invoiced customers.♦ Rated #1 in personal sales in unit, out of 365 consultants in 2003 and 419 consultants in 2004.♦ Twice published in CM Magazine as Top 20 monthly sales in the US, out of 60,000 consultants.♦ Recruited, trained and supervised 11 consultants.

National Sales Manager, Modern Bride Regional Magazines (1997-1998)District Sales Manager, Washington Bride (1994-1996)Sales Associate, Maryland Bride (1993-1994)Computer Software Consultant (1999-2002)Promoted to National Sales Manager to increase sales process efficiency across 25-member sales team, by teaching them a structured sales process that I developed.♦ Identified inefficiencies in sales process and implemented new policies and procedures.♦ Customized ACT! Contact Management sales software for advertising sales records.♦ Achieved ACT! Certified Consultant status from SAGE Software Company.♦ Handled customer complaints and conflicts, and negotiated solutions.♦ Wrote User Manual for customized software.♦ Planned and Coordinated company sales meetings.

Owned and operated successful wedding planning business. Planned and coordinated over 35 weddings per year.

Clients included BWI Airport, AirProducts & Chemicals, Conrail Railroad.