Merchandising Execution Manager
Northern Nevada
Transformed, managed and coordinated production and customer service teams. Managed projects and best in class service execution across multiple merchandising departments with multiple direct reports. Implemented accelerated operational processes, streamlined reports, and various workflows. Verified execution of key analytics and deliverables: reset project execution, product set integrity, overhead organization, Point of Purchase signing, etc. Collaborated with store leadership teams on merchandising activates, special projects, and company initiatives.• Excelled for 3 ½ years as assistant store manager in charge of merchandising and operations.• Implemented new processes to control shrink bring numbers down from a 1.5% to a .95% within 12 months.• Promoted to the District Merchandising Execution Manager in 6/2010.• Successfully managed 3 teams, covering 8 retail locations, over a 300-mile radius.• Spearheaded innovative best practices that nurtured team OSHA incident free for over 2 years, which outperformed all other districts in the western division.• Recognized as #1 Team of the division in Q4 2011.• Surpassed 10 other districts for #1 spot in Regional key metrics for first half of 2012.• Streamlined and launched best in class recruitment cycles for team. Coordinated HR transactions related to associates. Championed development and mentored employees; provided performance feedback. • Interfaced with Merchandising Execution Regional Manager, Factory Teams, Vendors, and Suppliers. • Controlled merchandise and inventory issues; used interactive reporting and key metrics to pull key merchandising and operational reports. Tracked and analyzed data; developed and executed markdowns and action plans.• Developed and executed strategic plans for store seasonal layout for district. Planned and coordinate departmental resets.• Grew business YOY by driving world-class customer service, quality, consistency, with a positive working environment.