Mckenna R. Email & Phone Number

United States

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area

- Responsible for providing merchant with category management data translating into actionable strategy recommendations- Use data visualization tools such as PowerBi to effectively showcase pre and post transition metrics for merchant teams to establish strategy wins and opportunities - Lead Analyst for a new venture to enhance the personal shopper experience for digital shopping platforms- Lead a development team responsible for creation and implementation of new training and on-boarding processes to optimize efficiency and cohesion - Brought into new departments to streamline assortment to fit Planogram size, adjacencies, and regional brands- Experience in Fresh Meat & Seafood, Dairy, Produce, Deli, Salty Snacks, Cookies & Crackers, Frozen Foods, Candy, Gas Stations and Checklanes

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

- Build and maintain 2000+ store planograms in collaboration with support from core teams- Provide merchants product recommendations on; assortment, facings, capacity, and fixtures- Run transition reporting to understand; gaps, assortment variations, and on-shelf inventory compliance- Strengthen working relationships with vendor category captains- Responsible for management of simultaneous long term projects from start to finish- Assist store teams with anomalies regarding product information and overall transition details- Communicate and coordinate timelines with vendor partners and follow through to ensure accurate and timely completion of deadlines

Batavia, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

- In partnership with Buyer, responsible for the daily operations of a $210 Million Department in 2019- Co-created a weekly Ad Recap to pinpoint promotions that dilute the business- SAP HANA reporting for promotion bill-backs and exit strategy funding- Establish strong partnership with Ecommerce team to create a streamlined category assortment- Integrate insights from the loyalty data team to enhance profitability during promotions- Responsible for new item set up, cost and retail price changes and general maintenance for 1000+ skus

Chicago, Illinois

Bj'S Restaurant & Brewhouse

Bachelor’S Degree, Advertising

Associate Of Science - As, General Studies

Interior Design

High School

Activities and Societies: Student Senate- publicity & advertising

Bachelor'S Degree, Advertising

Activities and Societies: Activities Director of SOJC Social Media ClubStudied Advertising within the School of Journalism.