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Leading product roadmap planning & framework for Walmart MarketplaceImplemented & led the Voice of the Seller and Seller NPS programs.Lead AOP planning & strategy development for Marketplace.Implemented and lead the Marketplace Communications TeamImplemented the Marketplace change management team focusing on launch readiness for all new and existing programs, product, and policy changes.Crafting leadership updates, presentations, white papers, and strategy sessions.

Leading process improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives to arrive at best practices.Work with multiple user groups to resolve process questions, assess user needs, and recommend changes to business processes to enable process efficiency, remove redundancy and introduce automation and self-service where possible. Lead efforts to develop innovative solutions to unique and/or complex business challenges.Educate others about process strategy and approach for how processes will be developed and maintained and provides consultation on the use of re-engineering techniques to improve process performance. Strong set of Project Management and Communication skills; the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities.Microsoft Tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Process documentation (Lucid), JIRA, Salesforce, Kanban

-Excellent leadership skills; able to build and guide top-performing teams. -Excellent merchant skills; with an emphasis on customer focus, pricing strategies, & supplier negotiations-Adept at communicating with cross functional teams, suppliers to coordinate overall efforts. -Expertise in steering the creation and execution of marketing programs.

-Cost Negations -Vendor/Supplier Relations-Omni-Channel Assortment Planning-Omni-Channel Strategey Development/Planning-People Leadership-Cross Functional Team Leadership-Assortment Strategy & Planning

-Category strategy development-Supplier development-Buying-Assortment Planning

-Category strategy development-Supplier development-Buying-Assortment planning and development

-Responsible for all buying, marketing, promotional activities for Video Games Software -Buying, Assortment Planning, Forecasting, Holiday Planning-Pre-Order marketing tactics for major software releases-Excellent industry knowledge -Built excellent relationships with suppliers to create more robust marketing and go to launch pre-order strategies for video game software-Worked with suppliers to negotiate in-game exclusives & WM only content

-Responsible for all item-level set-up, copy & imagery for all Video Games Software & Hardware.-Created and maintenance of all (soft) Video Game Bundles.-Implemented a streamlined content acquisition process using a 3rd party vendor.-Worked with external suppliers on newsletter & site advertising placement.

Developed training for key NIKEtown & NIKEwomen doors to drive education, awareness, and sales of key brand initiatives. Coordinated with large management staff, providing feedback and development opportunities for their associates. Support sales staff with training and development opportunities, conducted in-depth training across locations to associates on history, heritage, and product releases

Throughout the course of my time in this role, I successfully managed multiple departments in a Flagship store. Managed a staff of 20-30 direct reports, dependent upon the seasonal timeframe.-Ensured consistent execution and planning against toolbox guidelines and corporate visual standards. -Diligently sought out ways to educate and elevate merchant skills both personally, and across my direct reports. -Created and executed plans that optimized sales and increased business results in respective categories.-Constantly seek out new ways to improve the customer experience -Delivered weekly business recaps to, GM, DSD, & buying team. -Enlisted strong partnerships with the merchandising buying team to address product assortment gaps & in-stock issues on key & seasonal items.-Engaged with merchandising buying team on product improvements, customer focus groups, & strategic launch intatives