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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

• Orchestrated fulfillment for Americas region• Developed supply chain for 2 factories in Mexico• Led cross-functional teams during period of transformation by breaking down existing silos and improving flow of information up and down the supply chain• Improved business processes, such as demand prioritization and direct ship order management• Planned operations for special projects tied to marketing campaigns ranging from streetwear collaborations to high-volume TV shopping exclusives• Advised senior leadership on impact of 2021 global supply chain disruptions to Clarks orders, proposed actions to take, and executed on the direction

Waltham, Massachusetts

• Planned 3 million+ pairs of inventory purchases from 5 suppliers with different transit times for the Americas region• Created bi-weekly purchase plans under tight deadlines that balance cost, inventory levels, and customer service• Enabled 20% growth in at-once sales through improved availability of E-Comm channel best sellers• Collaborated across functions to plan direct shipment orders for wholesale partners

Boston, Ma

• Key contributor to company’s rise from neighborhood store to segment pioneer• Developed buy plans for footwear, apparel, and accessories• Analyzed factors affecting demand, including seasonality and product life cycle, and produced time-series forecasts in formulation of buy plans• Managed the design and operations processes for branded apparel category, a central part of company’s differentiation strategy• Increased footwear turnover by 50%• Monitored and managed weekly replenishment• Managed 10-15 part-time sales and operations employees at South End store

Boston, Ma

• Managed weekly replenishment for footwear and accessories• Pulled, analyzed, and presented data to decision makers for seasonal buys• Assisted in the planning of the company’s innovative third store / studio concept • Managed daily operations at South End location

Boston, Ma

• Led daily operations and selling brand during period of transformation• Engaged customer base with creative, visually engaging newsletters• Coordinated uniform orders and events for Boston Marathon Charity teams

Washington, District Of Columbia

Contributed to the National On-Water Standards Program's mission of improving the safety and enjoyment of recreational boating through the largest ever collaboration initiative in on-water skills-based instruction.• Designed and distributed surveys on a national level to validate recreational boating standards• Managed the data collected from the testing phase of the program• Marketed the program through a video production• Provided administrative support to CEO, VPs, and additional staff

Hamburg Area, Germany

Interned in the Hamburg office of Intermarine, a global leader in the transport of project and breakbulk cargo. • Gained experience and insight into the financial, sales, and operational areas of commercial shipping• Updated company database of vessel specifications, ensuring data integrity •Created graphics for executive presentations• Improved German language and multi-cultural skills

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Completed a policy recommendation paper analyzing FEMA's NIMS as a model for interagency cooperation in stability operations. • Conducted on-site research interview at FEMA's National Emergency Training Center.• Participated in Dickinson's Transcript Notation Program.

B.A, International Studies, Security Studies Concentration

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, German Club Captained the Cross Country and Track &.

International Studies

Dickinson in Bremen German Immersion Program