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I am a Business Operations and Sales Executive with 19+ years in the food retail industry. By blending strategy and an operational focus, I have driven success across purchasing and pricing, design and space planning, supply chain and distribution, and food safety to ensure national sales and business growthOver my career, I have been fueled by a deep love for organic and natural food. As a leader, I promote continuous learning, design data-driven strategies, and execute successful programs. My focus on strategic planning and seeking new opportunities helps me prepare for and conquer challenges. I am most proud of my award-winning track record and impact on customers and employees across multiple regions. ✅ PASSION✔ I believe in holistically nourishing our minds, bodies, spirits, and the world around us.✔ I strive to align every leadership decision with the company mission, values, and ethics. ✔ I enjoy connecting community and food, helping organizations meet needs and deliver quality.✅ LEADERSHIP✔ With an empowering leadership approach, I create top-performing teams, nurture creative minds, and drive career advancement. ✔ I cherish the network of partners, stakeholders, leaders, and customers I have built over the years. ✔ I infuse retail environments with purpose, support, and a commitment to the greater good of the organization. ✅ STRATEGY✔ I love analyzing and utilizing metrics to ensure informed decision-making and comprehensive strategies.✔ Engaging with executive leaders and strategic partners helps me drive long-term strategic direction.✔ My strategic thinking results from seasoned experience in multiple areas of business and a nuanced understanding of the food retail industry.✅ PLANNING & EXECUTION✔ By leveraging global, regional, and store data sources, I work with teams to develop actionable insights. ✔ I champion the importance of identifying risks, assessing vulnerabilities, and creating contingency plans. ✔ I love executing innovative projects that lead to positive impacts for staff, customers, and communities. ✅ ACHIEVEMENTS✔ I governed a $2.6 Billion collective annual sales department for all food retail operations in the Midwest.✔ I directed vast growth in a top-performing region, enabling an increase of 46 new locations (5 in Canada) and turned an acquisition 10 new stores in 10 months.✔ I have created supportive environments for diverse teams throughout my tenure, including 50+ direct reports and 1000+ employees.