Lauren Valenta Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny

I work at both the uptown and the Brooklyn studio locations. My clients are diverse - from young mothers to proud grandfathers - who I help work through any physical limitations brought on by injury or age. We have fun and challenge the limits of 'I think I can'! My goal is that everyone leaves a session feeling better than when they arrived and takes something home with them, a bit of homework, to chew on for the time between our next session.

New York, Ny

Brooklyn, Ny

Cocktail bar - Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

New York, Ny, United States

501 5Th Avenue, New York, Ny

Large, fully equipped studio hosting multiple classes and private sessions. I teach both private and group classes.

229 Kent Avenue

Grand Ferry is a traditional waterfront tavern serving a small raw bar selection alongside tavern staples, such as Shepherd's Pie, Fried Clams, a Beer-Braised Beef Brisket, as well as an amazing Grass-fed Burger. Our beverage program is an extension of our sister bar, The Richardson, focusing on quality ingredients, classic techniques and personable service. We feature an extensive spirits list, fourteen draft beers from harbor towns across the United States and an impressive list of over 20 old world wines, with a heavy focus on France, Italy & Austria. Our kitchen is serving until 2am and our bar until 4am, each and every day.

Union, Nj

Support the development of cross-over businesses between in-store, web and other internal channels. Responsible for The Beyond Store, Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuyBaby's in-store ordering business as well as Canada's 'ship to home' business with financial analysis, sales driving initiatives, developing growth projects as well as corporate communications, signage and training.

Consultant and internal business expert to multiple remote operations markets (2000+ stores) in the implementation of annual strategic marketing and sales plans. Annual budgeted food sales equal to $300M. • Co-led the planning and implementation of a complex, highly visible strategic project planned to add a new business model to stores. Achieved 110% sales target.• Improved cross-functional communication systems resulting in improved sales performance and garnering quarterly growth of 9% in sales and 7% in profit. o Performance earned the Manager of the Quarter recognition. • Facilitated media desk sides and product tastings as the brand ambassador securing multiple pre-promotion articles and buzz.• Managed a multi-tiered profit improvement plan that resulted in the creation and implementation of a tool guaranteed to increase sales and profit.• Supported end-user training on new inventory replenishment system to increase sales and gain greater efficiencies in time and cost.• Competitive analysis conducted monthly.Promoted from Regional Product Manager of NYC (2007-2008); P&L responsibility of $100M and supervision of two specialists. Selected for stretch assignment as Field Category Manager (2010); led a peer team of three, developed strategy plans and owned P&L worth $850M.

Led a team of three, developed strategy plans and owned P&L worth $850M.

Consultant to field operations and Starbucks corporate organizations; supervised one specialist with P&L responsibility of $350M.• Developed a SKU reduction strategy during key holidays to improve profit, resulting in an average 50% increase in margin.• Optimized menu and merchandising direction driving greater efficiency. Strategy adopted at the Division level resulting in 20% comp sales growth.• Developed Food Specialist successfully earning their promotion to Manager.• Tailored menu to exceed sales plan, maintain quality standards and meet customer need states.

Metro NY bakery menu design, business consultant and supervision of regional team. P&L responsibility of $100M. • Established a catering program, from concept to implementation, to answer a longstanding customer demand.• Evaluated performance through top line financial reviews and SKU level analysis achieving sales and margin targets.• Crafted local marketing collateral in response to new regulations successfully mitigating a potential sales risk.• Developed regional team to successfully transition to other positions within the organization.

Consultant on the retail business with promotional planning, merchandising, sales analysis and inventory management. • Developed a local, brand accretive merchandise platform worth $1M; field lead in modeling the company’s national tourist strategy valued at $15M.• Led field side of a merchandise-planning project that reduced complexity enterprise wide, increased store sales through gained efficiencies and increased customer satisfaction.• Participated on a cross-functional team that developed a plan to segment merchandise responsible for saving $7M.Promoted to Division from Zone Merchandise Product Manager, (2005 - 2006). Promoted from Regional Merchandise Product Specialist (2003 - 2005).

Comprehensive Pilates Certification, Health And Physical Education/Fitness

Masters Degree, English, Medieval And Romantic Periods, Literary Theory

Bachelor Of Arts, English