- Successfully completed seasonal program from inception to completion with 91% sell through and positive margin dollars- Utilized syndicated data to implement assortment and promotional strategy for an everyday category with multi-million dollar weekly revenue; creating forecasts and pivoting based on performance to improve accuracy

- Applied a data-driven approach to complete 5 full category reviews, including 209 item moves in an effort to optimize assortment & increase market share- Collaborated with internal Marketing, Merchandising, Distribution, and Retail teams as well as 35 external vendors to deliver support for everyday and promotional activity on 1,184 items

- Planned and executed a Local Foods program for 150+ stores, across 22 states, with $4 million annual revenue- Researched, vetted, and launched the development of a Local ordering solution, working cross-functionally with our IT, Project Management, Accounting, and Finance departments- Supported Merchandising Dept. by testing initiatives in select, Local areas to measure success before expanding to all stores

- Implemented an area-specific category review calendar, including time for data cleaning and retail operator participation through the recommendation of key Local Food brands that resonate with regional clientele - Graduated from a 14-month leadership development program, designed to equip new and prospective leaders with skills to improve leadership effectiveness- Managed two team members, including balancing workload capacity, facilitating team collaboration, and completing payroll

- Increased Local Food sales revenue by 30.7% in first year- Published a 12-page Local Program Guide for prospective vendors about quality assurance, legal, insurance, and other requirements to be included in our Local selection- Supported 170+ store locations through an updated category assortment, brand new visual merchandising presentation, and troubleshooting opportunities in supply chain, vendor relationship management, and pricing

- Managed the Certified Roadside Market program, ensuring compliance related to state agricultural sales laws; assisted farmers in understanding complex regulations- Served as Executive Director of the S.C. Specialty Food Association (SCSFA), providing digital, print, and event marketing services for the local food producers across SC- Winner of the 2016 Printing Industries of the Carolinas Judge's Choice Award for the first-ever SC Specialty Food Association Buyer's Catalog (linked below)

- Served as the first point of contact in the office greeting students and employer partners in the Career Services office, answering questions and providing assistance in person, over the phone, and via email- Planned multi-day career fair events for more than 500 people, including organizing event logistics like floor plan layout and guest speaker breakout sessions- Produced internal and external marketing communications including billboards, flyers, and maintaining our website & social media presence viewed by thousands of students and employers

- Greeted community members that visited the office for external programming or were seeking guidance with agricultural questions- Implemented the inaugural Growing Minds at Market kid’s program at the Transylvania Farmers Market, planning weekly learning activities and volunteering Saturday mornings to teach 25 kids per week about agriculture