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Long Beach, Ca

Greater Los Angeles Area

Monrovia, Ca

Executed in-store programs, coming in $100k under budget. Implemented KPI’s. Restructured weekly inventory report to more clearly identify stock concerns. Worked with the Supply Chain group to improve ordering processes, leading to increased stock levels. Led bank rollout planning for Revenue team. Direct supervision of one employee, with two additional dotted line reports.

Developed Merchandising department from the ground up. Re-negotiated existing vendor contracts reducing costs by 40% in first year. Achieved total cost savings of over $40MM. Hired and managed 3rd party vendors for all merchandised accounts. Managed 9 MSO's with a total field force in excess of 7200 people, covering 5000+ stores. Consolidated vendors to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. Worked with MSO's to develop and improve software and reporting systems. Participated on Supply Chain team with Wal-Mart. Insured maximum results at store level. Key contributions included:• Increasing display execution from 70% to 90%+ at over 5000 stores• Dramatically improving in-store product flow, sales and inventory management• Insuring successful launch of hundreds of new products per year• Boosting number of new accounts/overall account performance

Responsible for the successful execution of Sales and Marketing programs at 10,000 retail locations. Managed Point of Purchase distribution to 50+ accounts. Team lead on design and implementation of Merchandising hardware and software systems. Key contributions encompassed:• Growing major account base from one to 50+ in US and Canada• Initiating highly effective merchandising hardware/software systems• Building/leading teams that consistently exceeded performance expectations

Operational Management: Responsible for sales, budgeting and expense control, inventory control, merchandising, customer service and employee relations for 80 stores.Field Management: Responsible for direct management of retail store operations.

Bachelor'S Degree, Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Activities and Societies: Power 4 Youth - MentorRelated Coursework: Understanding Different Work Styles, Coaching for Development.

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