Retail industry professional with extensive experience in sales planning, data analysis, organization, customer management, and account leadership in Home and Seasonal categories for Walmart Stores and Sam’s Club. Complemented by industry knowledge and a proven ability to confidently influence stakeholders through effective communication with customers and company partners.Lead a cross-functional team of sales support analysts, item creation specialists, content professionals and supply chain experts, while also mentoring and guiding teams within our company partnerships to drive collaboration and achieve shared objectives.Collaboration with partner companies, engage with executive teams, product development, and supply chain experts on both domestic and international levels, ensuring aligned strategies and successful outcomes.With a strong emphasis on Omni Channel Sales, work directly with Merchant teams to optimize sales through items creation, direct eCommerce strategies, replenishment processes, and supply chain logistics, both domestically and through direct import.

Business Manager in multiple Home and Seasonal departments with a primary focus on Walmart Stores and Sam's Club for a diverse group of companies. Work directly with Merchant teams for Omni Channel Sales, direct eCommerce, replenishment, and supply chain. Domestic and Direct Import. Work directly with our partner company's executive, product development, and supply chain teams, both domestically and internationally.Lead a team of analysts, eCommerce specialists, and systems experts internally, as well as, teach/guide/direct teams in our company partnerships.

Leads the team of this regional family owned and operated shop that specializes in outdoor lifestyle clothing, footwear and gear. Featured brands include Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Chaco and Birkenstock, as well as Brooks Running, Salomon, Osprey Packs, Kuhl and Prana. Gearhead Outfitters exists to create a positive shopping experience for our guests. Gearhead is known for its relaxed environment, specialized inventory and customer service for those pursuing an active lifestyle.

http://bossierarts.org/wordpress1/ The Bossier Arts Council is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and providing cultural events and programming in order to enhance the quality of life and to develop a cultural identity for Bossier Parish.Co-Chair of DigiFest South 2012, 2013

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::Energy Efficiency & Environmental Consulting::Partner on Energy Efficiency and Environmental Grants to impact energy usage and environmental issues.::Consultant to the City of Shreveport's Energy Efficiency Division::Educate the City and the surrounding communities on Energy Efficiency Programs and Initiatives to substantially reduce energy usage.Create social media, marketing and public relations for companies with Sustainability programs.Coordinate and facilitate presentations. Manage social media, traditional media coverage, etc.Created a monthly lunch and learn series for industry professionals: seedTALK: Sustainability & Energy Efficiency in Northwest LouisianaProvide sustainability resources and research.

Growing Green Program funded by AEP Foundation:Contracted to create and develop five (5) age appropriate environmental programs for Sci-Port and twelve (12) other science centers in the southeast. Pre-K through grade 12.Partnered with the Director of Education in developing the Energy Dollhouse and the Energy Map Demonstration Programs.Created and implemented Sustainapalooza, an event focused on educating the general public on ways they could live more sustainably, through vendor and community partner booths as well as a schedule of local speakers with accomplishments in sustainability. Now, an annual event.Actively marketed and promoted programs via television interviews, press releases and social networksLouisiana TECH Partnership:Selected as a speaker for Louisiana Tech’s College of Engineering’s Sustainable Infrastructure Conference.Developed and facilitated Sci-Port’s hosting of Louisiana Tech’s National Science and Engineering Festival.Red River Cleanup and Awareness Campaign: Created and facilitated a half year environmentally focused program for Bossier High School students. The students learned the importance of conservation, the effects of litter, water safety and service learning funded by a grant from the Louisiana Serve Commission. This program was created as an educational arm to the Annual Red River Cleanup.

http://sandyjacksonassociates.com/National full-cycle recruitment of District Managers and Director level positions. Specializing in Human Resource Directors.Develop and execute comprehensive search strategies designed to recruit high-level candidates in each market.Proactively identify and implement effective sourcing strategies while continuously building and sustaining a high quality diverse candidate pipeline.Consistently foster relationships with high potential candidates for networking and future opportunities. Educate/train and develop recruiting specialist on how to source and identify talent.

Northern Arizona District Trainer, Gap Atlanta Market (98-00)Recognized for the highest sales increase in the Southeast Region (Los Angeles) for 2002 and the highest in the Arizona District for two consecutive years.Honored, on two occasions, by receiving the Bravo Award, one of Gap, Inc.’s highest recognitions. One of three Store Managers in the company, selected by Gap, Inc. VP, to pilot The Phoenix Experience with results implemented companywide for exceeding expectations of the customer and store teams.Developed and facilitated Leadership Workshops for all levels of management in the Arizona District, utilizing Emotional Intelligence tools. The program was rolled out to the Region and the core principals were rolled out to the entire Gap organization.Selected as District Trainer responsible for facilitation of all management training for all stores in the district.

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