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St Louis, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

Conducted, analyzed, and reported results of site evaluation studies using demographic profiling and simulating sales volume potential as well as the impact of competitive changes affecting the trade area.• Collected, reviewed, and presented sales projections using gravity modeling to executive level management to assist in efficient real estate decisions.• Provided data and simulated forecasts for capital expenditures regarding new stores, replacements, expansions, remodels, and closings.• Prepared analysis for new market entry or facilities under consideration for possible acquisition by the firm.• Skilled in creating customized GIS maps of consumer trade areas using in-house primary information along with secondary national census demographic data.• Monitored competition in SMI trade areas and distributed a Competitive Activity Report monthly to various teammates for referencing and to develop marketing strategies and assist in real estate decisions.• Managed a yearly Competitive Impact Report that was used for store budgeting purposes.• Performed Closed Store Analyses to determine future decisions regarding store operations as leases became due for renewal.• Assisted with Customer Origin Surveys to determine customer trade areas and cross shopping.• Compiled Market Representation Studies for senior leadership.• Proved ability to complete accurate independent projects in an efficient and timely manner.• Expanded knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

St. Louis, Missouri

Compiled, analyzed, and presented data for Deli, Prepared Foods, and Salad Bar departments for 100 grocery stores in five Mid-West states.• Examined and analyzed sales and movement history to identify emerging industry trends and forecast various projections to locate opportunities to maximize sales revenue and lower product costs to achieve year over year company goals and financial plan targets.• Prepared data to support category leaders in vendor negotiations to identify cost opportunities.• Measured performance of departmental and company promotional activities and the effectiveness of the campaign.• Assisted in pricing strategies to maximize sales and gross profit margins for various categories.• Evaluated new product offerings and provided insight for efficient decision making.• Monitored warehouse and store inventory levels to optimize excessive product levels.

St. Louis, Missouri

Cahokia, Illinois And Edwardsville, Illinois

Served as effective team leader/supervisor of 50+ employees at two Illinois locations providing strong leadership and delivering exceptional customer service.• Interviewed, hired and introduced new teammates to the organization by facilitating company orientation and providing skilled department job and safety training.• Administered yearly performance evaluations in a timely fashion to associates.• Resolved conflicts in daily and weekly accounting procedures using various problem solving skills and experiences.• Generated labor schedules based on customer traffic patterns.• Educated in grocery store union shop rules and regulations.

Master Of Arts (Ma), Marketing, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Member of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Management With An Emphasis In Marketing