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Deerfield, Il,

Deerfield, Il

Northbrook, Il

Hoffman Estates, Il

-Supervised and led 3 Analysts to develop, execute plan-o-grams for chain of consumer electronics stores-Collected and prepared budget estimates for capital projects-Launched JDA Intactix software business release on-time. Facilitated software adoption within business teams-Developed and adapted tools, processes for specific business needs-Initiated, developed a new vendor relationship to maximize associate productivity and optimize workload-Organized, coordinated and worked with project members to develop and execute visual and strategic merchandising initiatives under strict timelines-Prepared, presented and discussed business initiatives with members of management, buying and inventory teams, and cross-functional teams-Composed and distributed training materials, tools and communications for store personnel, corporate audiences-Worked with store personnel, contractors, and corporate stakeholders for merchandise set-up, development and testing of display strategies

• Created, tested, and communicated plan-o-grams for nation-wide chain of consumer electronics stores• Prepared analyses of inventory requirements and performance for retail stores • Prepared and discussed business initiatives with members of management, buying and inventory teams, and cross-functional teams• Planned temporary and long-term plan-o-grams for limited store tests and roll-outs under strict and rolling timelines• Prepared wiring and product layouts for store personnel and cross-functional teams • Performed research and analysis on a variety of store layouts for the implementation of projects• Researched and analyzed display fixtures for merchandise capacities and visual appeal• Prepared reports for members of management on inventory levels, capacities, and inventory forecasts• Researched and resolved store-level plan-o-gram inquiries

• Created, tested, and communicated plan-o-grams for nation-wide chain of consumer electronics stores• Prepared analyses of inventory requirements and performance for retail stores • Prepared and discussed business initiatives with members of management, buying and inventory teams, and cross-functional teams• Composed, manufactured and distributed instructional materials and communications for store personnel• Planned temporary and long-term plan-o-grams for limited store tests and roll-outs under strict and rolling timelines• Developed and prepared training documents and tools for team members• Prepared wiring and product layouts for store personnel and cross-functional teams • Researched and analyzed display fixtures for merchandise capacities and visual appeal• Prepared reports for members of management on inventory levels, capacities, and inventory forecasts• Researched and resolved store-level plan-o-gram inquiries

• Assisted four attorneys and one paralegal for corporate legal counsel • Executed research and analysis of litigation and dispute cases received• Performed legal research through Internet access programs and in-house investigation• Prepared and discussed business memorandums and recommendations with members of management • Organized and prepared witnesses and documents for trials, court records, etc.• Prepared bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly department reports for distribution to bank management, parent corporation, Securities and Exchange Commission