Category Manager - Consumer Products Division

Category Manager - Active Cosmetics Division

At IRi, supporting Merck Consumer Care, I am responsible for delivering, interpreting, and enhancing cross category reporting across the organization. Provide analytical support to senior management, business managers and associate business managers. Modify and maintain client custom product hierarchies and databases. Work alongside a number of cross functional partners to drive operating excellence. Daily management and development of offshore IRi partner.

At Palisades International, a broker supporting A&P Private Brands, I was Accountable for analyzing and supporting Private Label Business. I also provided strategic analytical support to top level management, business managers, and key suppliers by analyzing consumer segments focusing on Private Label brand growth. I utilized analytical templates and tools necessary to achieve prospective business initiatives.

As a summer analyst at A&P I developed a comprehensive review of major store remodels and key metrics to measure ROI. I also analyzed competitive activities and margins to benchmark performace. In addition to this I enhanced my knowledge of Excel, Access, and other database management systems in order to analyze financial data. Presented findings to Executive Management Team pointing out significant takeaways in order to maximize share holders ROI.