Libby Kelley Email & Phone Number

Shakopee, MN, US

Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

Minnesota

After an extensive career working in Retail Visual Merchandising as a Project Manager, I made the decision to take a temporary leave of absence from the traditional working environment where I am taking time to volunteer and be a more present parent.Willing to consider job opportunities with a flexible or part time schedule.

Chaska, Minnesota

+ Partnered closely with Account Executives/Sales to plan, prioritize, coordinate and manage projects in a fast paced environment+ Oversaw large format printing for Retail Visual Merchandising Print and 3D Displays for a top Fortune 500 client+ Effectively communicated project requirements to production team to ensure we exceeded client expectations +.

• Coordinated the in-store merchandising plan for the roll-out of the Microsoft Windows Store only at Best Buy from initial concept through sustain
• Developed and communicated project timelines to internal and external teams and provide status updates throughout the course of each project
• Worked collaboratively with Marketing, Design and OEM partners on in-store merchandising assets to ensure the design, development, production and execution align with Best Buy standards
• Managed to the annual $2MM Computing Merchandising budget spend for signage, fixture and electronic components for weekly merchandising kits
• Facilitated weekly, large cross-functional category review status meetings to ensure teams are aligned on the merchandising plans within the Computing Department
• Organized the signage production and planning for the annual Best Buy Holiday Retail Event for over 5,000 attendees

Richfield, MN

• Managed the end-to-end process for in-store signage to Best Buy Mobile Stand Alone Stores and Stores within a Store
• Communicated cost estimates, timelines and risks to Merchandising Project Manager for project requests
• Facilitated weekly meetings with Deployment support teams for large scale projects
• Partnered with the Merchandising Project Manager and Channel Design to ensure timelines and quality guidelines were being met
• Worked collaboratively with cross-functional partners to identify print production cost and time savings opportunities that positively impact the business and store teams
• Initiated discussion for the need of an alternative process for signage expediting, to accommodate speed to market signage requests that support new product and promotional launches

Richfield, MN

• Successfully managed a $1.1M signage production budget for the high profile iPhone launch in September 2008
• Streamlined the Puerto Rico Merchandising kit process in working collaboratively with key partners to move the design, translation and print production of signage onto the island
• Worked in partnership with a cross-functional team to launch the rollout of the Musical Instruments Store Within a Store project
• Created and implemented BBY Mobile Check-In documents as a time saving measure for the in-store merchandising teams

Richfield, MN

• Planned signage for Best Buy Mobile graphic kits in New Store Openings, Programs, special projects and weekly Merchandise Kits
• Collaborated with the Best Buy Mobile Graphics Project Manager in end-to-end planning, shipping, kitting and implementing of the graphics for the first launch of the first Best Buy Mobile Stand Alone Stores in 2007
• Initiated team discussions surrounding efficiencies within processes and team development
• Coordinated the production and allocation of temporary in-store signage for Appliances, Wireless/MP3, Sub Services, Home Theater, Digital Cable, Computers, Computer Software, Commodities, Geek Squad, General.

Minneapolis, MN

• Managed quarterly production of English and Spanish collateral for 63 markets nationwide with total print volume of approximately 4 million pieces
• Collaborated with team members to reduce print production costs by $17 million from the existing budget, winning the $55 million print production account
• Oversaw sample distribution program for over 50 clients