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Minneapolis

Manage a $90M (cost)/$131.1M (retail) Target Account for Munchkin Baby Products. Responsible for all aspects of the account including item level forecasting, inventory management, reporting, item set up and maintenance, manage promotional programs and financial agreements for all promotions (Circular, TPCs, Cartwheel and Direct Mail offers). Primary liaison between Munchkin and Target merchandising team.

Prior Lake, Mn

Manage a $26.5M (cost)/$39.4M (retail)Target account. Analyze and maintain item level forecasts that support Target inventory goals. Create weekly POS reporting and communicate results to the company. Participate in and provide the analytics for the JPB (Joint Business Partner) meetings with Target. Effectively work with internal operations and product development teams to secure product allocations, ensure smooth transitions, and achieve overall Target goals. • Achieved 2014 Sales… Show more Manage a $26.5M (cost)/$39.4M (retail)Target account. Analyze and maintain item level forecasts that support Target inventory goals. Create weekly POS reporting and communicate results to the company. Participate in and provide the analytics for the JPB (Joint Business Partner) meetings with Target. Effectively work with internal operations and product development teams to secure product allocations, ensure smooth transitions, and achieve overall Target goals. • Achieved 2014 Sales Goals of $24M.• Experiencing 10.5% YTD sales growth for 2015. • Executed the integration of our item forecasts to align with Target’s integrated inventory strategy.• YTD 2015 Vendor Report Card Metrics [Instocks: 93.6%| FRO: 97.7% | OTS: 98.3%] Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Answer process, business rule/logic, and technical questions supporting over 200 clients in MPD division. Maintained LOS standards for issue resolution. Supported new system development and existing system fixes. • Participated in cross-functional team to create and launch the JDA Space Planning planogram tool to MPD team. • Led early system engagement, testing, and developed a learning plan for our Target India support team on the JDA Space Planning Tool.• Supported… Show more Answer process, business rule/logic, and technical questions supporting over 200 clients in MPD division. Maintained LOS standards for issue resolution. Supported new system development and existing system fixes. • Participated in cross-functional team to create and launch the JDA Space Planning planogram tool to MPD team. • Led early system engagement, testing, and developed a learning plan for our Target India support team on the JDA Space Planning Tool.• Supported multiple project rollouts through testing, system validation, and documentation needs. Delivered successful scorecard results and received award for driving knowledge through documentation. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Provide just in time and prescriptive transition support for over 50 adjacency team members in MPD. Leader of the Adjacency Best Practice committee that creates processes to reduce workload, drive efficiencies and generate financial savings. Manage staff of 4 employees.• Redefined the Adjacency Best Practice committee, streamlining committee member involvement, refocused the project list for maximum impact, and lead the development of a new best practice review process that saved an… Show more Provide just in time and prescriptive transition support for over 50 adjacency team members in MPD. Leader of the Adjacency Best Practice committee that creates processes to reduce workload, drive efficiencies and generate financial savings. Manage staff of 4 employees.• Redefined the Adjacency Best Practice committee, streamlining committee member involvement, refocused the project list for maximum impact, and lead the development of a new best practice review process that saved an estimated 1,000 hours and $100,000 in workload savings or issue avoidance. • Key consultant on MPSD Adjacency system enhancements which generated 4,000 hrs and $2 million in workload savings. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Subject matter expert supporting multiple divisions and teams within Merchandise Presentation. Utilized project management skills to create solutions for process improvement and implementation of new strategies and initiatives. Ability to effectively prioritize, hit deadlines with minimal guidance. Supervise 2 direct reports. • Provided coverage for the Company Space Team analyzing space to sales reports and creating compelling planograms to achieve sales goals. Received the 2009 MPD… Show more Subject matter expert supporting multiple divisions and teams within Merchandise Presentation. Utilized project management skills to create solutions for process improvement and implementation of new strategies and initiatives. Ability to effectively prioritize, hit deadlines with minimal guidance. Supervise 2 direct reports. • Provided coverage for the Company Space Team analyzing space to sales reports and creating compelling planograms to achieve sales goals. Received the 2009 MPD Business Partner Award for providing outstanding consulting while on the project.• Analyzed Dry Food space to develop a merchandising strategy, in the PFresh test store. Resulting in the expansion into an additional 600 stores. • Worked with cross functional partners to pick up incremental end cap space, driving $700,000 in incremental sales. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Responsible for designing and communicating visual layouts and proper space allocation for Shoes, Entertainment, and Children’s Division. Took two lateral moves and was promoted within position. Supervised 2 direct reports.• Partnered with a cross-functional team to develop and execute the P2009 prototype for a $3.5 Billion dollar Entertainment division. Received the “Speed is Life” and the Differentiation & Frequency Awards. • Led the initiative to deliver store specific… Show more Responsible for designing and communicating visual layouts and proper space allocation for Shoes, Entertainment, and Children’s Division. Took two lateral moves and was promoted within position. Supervised 2 direct reports.• Partnered with a cross-functional team to develop and execute the P2009 prototype for a $3.5 Billion dollar Entertainment division. Received the “Speed is Life” and the Differentiation & Frequency Awards. • Led the initiative to deliver store specific adjacencies to 1,511 stores for the Entertainment Division. • Analyzed department sales and space for a $980 million dollar Shoe division making spatial shifts to the floor pad to maximize sales and profitability. • Part of a cross functional team that determined the optimal fixture mix in our P2004 Prototype for the Children’s division. Received the MPD Director Award for the project. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Responsible for building compelling planogram presentations that drive sales and optimize profitability for the Hosiery, Children’s, and Intimate Apparel Divisions. Key partner in the area of presentation, fixture accessories, presentation minimums, and new Stores/remodels.• Key business partner in the development and implementation of the Children’s Division space and volume strategy. Received the MPD Directors Award for my work on the project.

Minneapolis, Mn

Business Analyst – Merchandising Division: Ethnic Merchandising 1998-2000Import Specialist – Merchandising Division: Toy Division 1997-1998Merchandise Coordinator – Merchandising Division: D86 Girls Toys 1995-1997

Minneapolis, Mn

Divisional Sales Manager: Cosmetics, Juniors, and Accessory DepartmentsTeam Leader: Mens