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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As a Senior Consultant, I collaborated with Retail Clients and Logic teams to implement solutions, improve process, and contribute thought leadership to accomplish project goals. I had the opportunity to lead projects and serve clients as a functional consultant.A customer-centric focus, passion for training , team leadership, and energetic determination was the key to successful project completions.- Planned, managed and communicated project progress, achieving project… Show more As a Senior Consultant, I collaborated with Retail Clients and Logic teams to implement solutions, improve process, and contribute thought leadership to accomplish project goals. I had the opportunity to lead projects and serve clients as a functional consultant.A customer-centric focus, passion for training , team leadership, and energetic determination was the key to successful project completions.- Planned, managed and communicated project progress, achieving project milestones and deliverables-Plan and manage all aspects of the project including kick off, discovery, implementation, SIT testing and support, UAT support, go live, and transition to support-Managed customer's expectations of project progress including adherence to timelines and scope with consistent communication-Provided thought leadership to clients and teams-Delivered high standards of project delivery using Logicworks Methodology-Created customized reports, validated end use of technical customization, and managed system administration functions -Developed functional SIT test plan and documentation and performed SIT testing. -Led clients through UAT testing process Show less

Wayzata, Minnesota

Furniture store, interior design services, and real estate staging...Chazin Interiors does it all! I was challenged to find an Inventory management solution for this diverse business and implement it within 120 days. This was accomplished using SALESFORCE which features RFID technology.For the first time, the owner has insight to category details that allow her to make data driven buying decisions.

Roseville, Minnesota

Love from Companies has stores in Minnesota and the Chicago area that specialize in gifts, apparel, and souvenirs for the local market. They also provide products to wholesale businesses.I led a team who created “Bold North” products, integrating current market trends, developing pricing strategy, and developing vendor partnerships to bring apparel, hard goods, and gifts to market within 1 month!Directing, analyzing, building assortments and price strategies for new store… Show more Love from Companies has stores in Minnesota and the Chicago area that specialize in gifts, apparel, and souvenirs for the local market. They also provide products to wholesale businesses.I led a team who created “Bold North” products, integrating current market trends, developing pricing strategy, and developing vendor partnerships to bring apparel, hard goods, and gifts to market within 1 month!Directing, analyzing, building assortments and price strategies for new store concepts is what I do. I evaluate core business categories to develop financial plans which drives floor presentation and marketing.Accomplishments include:-40% sales increase over plan for Super Bowl related and Bold North product-Development of an assortment process to manage category purchases-Communicate "state of the business" weekly to COO and CFO, and recommending course corrections when needed-Worked cross functionally with marketing and product team develop the vision and executing strategies for various businesses Show less

Regis Corporation

Regis Corporation is the largest hair salon chain in the world, operating over 8,000+ corporate and franchise salons in North America and the United Kingdom and sales revenue of $2.0B. As the AVP of Merchandising, I directed a team of 14 people including 4 direct reports who developed, operated, and managed sales, promotions, inventory, and profitability of a $280M retail business. Because I am a process improvement leader, I was the key contact in Merchandising for… Show more Regis Corporation is the largest hair salon chain in the world, operating over 8,000+ corporate and franchise salons in North America and the United Kingdom and sales revenue of $2.0B. As the AVP of Merchandising, I directed a team of 14 people including 4 direct reports who developed, operated, and managed sales, promotions, inventory, and profitability of a $280M retail business. Because I am a process improvement leader, I was the key contact in Merchandising for multiple company strategies including:• Re-alignment of team to maximize benefits to field operations customers, and support new company structure, adjusting work load to maintain maximum productivity•Creating a customer focused environment with accountability metrics, optimized standard operating procedures and tools, and employee recognition programs• Determining the cadence of corporate strategies and execution timelines in the field to maximize those strategies "landing" successfully, • Collaborating with a cross functional management team (IT, Operations, HR, Marketing, Franchise, Merchandising) that identified, prioritized, and sequenced salon focused initiatives I was inspired to see how my work with this group caused Regis to achieve improvement of employee (stylists, Managers, District Leaders) satisfaction with 90% of employees being very satisfied with the new method of determining work priorities.My other accomplishments included• Proposing and implementing salon order improvement process, reducing order placement and approval time by 50%• Maximizing salon retail revenue and gross margin, executing strategies through partnerships with Operations, Marketing, Logistics, and IT• Creating and facilitating department training for personal development and communication improvement• Communicating retail strategies to all levels of the organization• Expert in environment, state, and Canadian specific cosmetic regulations Show less

Edina, Mn

I had the opportunity to implement Automatic Replenishment and Allocation using the JDA MM4R5 software, and managed a team that made a positive impact on Regis's profitability. I was so proud to lead the team in improving the use of replenishment and allocation standard operating procedures that resulted in over achieving our inventory reduction goal by 12%. My role also included managing and developing 4-6 direct reports responsible for replenishment and allocation of retail and service… Show more I had the opportunity to implement Automatic Replenishment and Allocation using the JDA MM4R5 software, and managed a team that made a positive impact on Regis's profitability. I was so proud to lead the team in improving the use of replenishment and allocation standard operating procedures that resulted in over achieving our inventory reduction goal by 12%. My role also included managing and developing 4-6 direct reports responsible for replenishment and allocation of retail and service products to the salons, controlling $95M in inventory, and partnering with IT and Operations to make systems improvements.• Empowered team to make sales driving decisions by implementing in stock goals, best seller weeks of supply standards, and weekly automatic replenishment and allocation best practices • Developed Strategy for inventory reduction in salons and distribution center resulting in a 12% inventory decrease • Program Manager for UK integration of JDA MM4R5 Merchandising, Replenishment, and Allocation software with the US that improved business efficiencies including streamlined support from IT and Merchandising• Envisioned replenishment system improvements, and partnered with IT and Operations to execute them • Initiated Standard Operating Procedures for Automatic Replenishment and Allocation of products into salons and DCs• Trained employees in replenishment, analytical, and communication software• Created Canadian product labeling compliance process for retail and salon use products Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Marshall Field's (formerly known as Dayton's/Hudson/Marshall Field's) was a moderate to high end department store with 62 locations in the midwest United States.As the Divisional Planning Manager for Tabletop, I led a team of 6 Merchandise Analysts. I created and executed sales and inventory plans, recommended and executed promotional plans, and developed the analyst team that replenished products to the stores.The Tabletop department included the complex bridal registry… Show more Marshall Field's (formerly known as Dayton's/Hudson/Marshall Field's) was a moderate to high end department store with 62 locations in the midwest United States.As the Divisional Planning Manager for Tabletop, I led a team of 6 Merchandise Analysts. I created and executed sales and inventory plans, recommended and executed promotional plans, and developed the analyst team that replenished products to the stores.The Tabletop department included the complex bridal registry business. It was exciting to lead the team in consistently maintaining at 93%+ in stock rate by helping them develop expertise on a new replenishment system and create strategies to maximize promotional business, and execute those strategies • Developed and motivated a team of 6 merchandise analysts to improve replenishment practices and grow sales in each product category• Determined monthly, quarterly, and annual unit/$ plan category goals monitor and measure growth• Aligned with Planning Manager partners to develop standard operating procedures for new replenishment system• Cultivated "win win" business relationships with Tabletop vendors resulting in sales driving opportunities, and support of promotional and margin goals• Communicated division open to buy position and strategies for improvement monthly to senior management Show less

When I was able to develop private label sleepwear from start to finish, and see the successful selling results, I was so excited! My favorite item that I developed was the "couch cuddler" (a robe with feet). We sold over 15,000 units (an average of 250/store) the first season we offered it to our guest.• Developed seasonal assortment plans • Collaborated with trend and private label production teams to design sleepwear• Directed Merchandise Planner, Assistant Buyer, and… Show more When I was able to develop private label sleepwear from start to finish, and see the successful selling results, I was so excited! My favorite item that I developed was the "couch cuddler" (a robe with feet). We sold over 15,000 units (an average of 250/store) the first season we offered it to our guest.• Developed seasonal assortment plans • Collaborated with trend and private label production teams to design sleepwear• Directed Merchandise Planner, Assistant Buyer, and Merchandise Coordinater Show less

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota