Commercial Foundations - Data & Technology function: Nov 2023 - Present

Commercial Foundations - Data & Technology function: May 2023 - Nov 2023Foresight & Predictive Analytics: June 2021-May 2023Data Stewardship: May 2020-June 2021

Responsible for building and maintaining 10+ brand management/category leadership client relationships by supporting key business initiatives with Nielsen marketing research .

Analyze Nielsen’s market research and other consumer data sources to provide value-added brand & shopper insights to General Mill's Shopper Insights and Category Management teams.

Analyzed Nielsen’s market research and other data sources to provide value-added insights to brand management and cross-functional teams. Managed project capacity and analytical development of three offshore associates.• Drove increased offshore utilization from 65% to seven months in a row of 90% or higher through increased visibility and communication regarding project load• Launched a Mentorship program between offshore associates and select Minnesota client teams to increase… Show more Analyzed Nielsen’s market research and other data sources to provide value-added insights to brand management and cross-functional teams. Managed project capacity and analytical development of three offshore associates.• Drove increased offshore utilization from 65% to seven months in a row of 90% or higher through increased visibility and communication regarding project load• Launched a Mentorship program between offshore associates and select Minnesota client teams to increase collaboration and strengthen relationships Show less

Collaborated with fellow associates to assist every customer & monitor merchandise use.• Developed selling skills by persuading one customer to open a credit card per shift• Trained seasonal employees on customer service techniques and store proceduresPreviously:Sales Associate (September 2009-October 2010)

Researched target markets, employee roles, marketing tactics, and financial statements for a State Farm agency business plan. Created two Rental Insurance lead generation programs to create relationships with local apartment managers.• Generated two rental insurance leads within the first month• Lead generation programs provided two leads and one sale during the span of the internship

• Designed and constructed the first procedure manual for CLA Fiscal Administration student employees• Created and edited presentations, blog entries, and documents for supervisor• Maintained office support systems such as filing and database upkeep• Reconciled multiple financial reports for the College of Liberal Arts

• Assisted teammates in developing research materials and gathering primary research data to determine the composition and probable profitability of certain target markets.• Researched & documented the competitive analysis, SWOT analysis, and possibility of success sections of a preliminary business plan• Created presentations on financial topics for use in customer seminars

Administrative Assistant• Created and maintained office support systems such as filing systems and databases to monitor the company's assets• Created a training manual describing all procedures for the Administrative Assistant position• Supported communication efforts by being the first point of contact for customers, vendors and staffMaster Control Operator• Prepared and programmed television segments & advertising schedules• Communicated with customers and vendors… Show more Administrative Assistant• Created and maintained office support systems such as filing systems and databases to monitor the company's assets• Created a training manual describing all procedures for the Administrative Assistant position• Supported communication efforts by being the first point of contact for customers, vendors and staffMaster Control Operator• Prepared and programmed television segments & advertising schedules• Communicated with customers and vendors by e-mail, telephone, and direct contact to support content and asset maintenance Show less