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- Direct project management initiatives from conceptualization through development, implementation, and management- Partner with key stakeholders to identify and execute cross-functional goals- Define timelines, budgets, KPIs. deliverables, and milestones; allocate resources- Draft and present project proposals- Create progress reports and monitor program data to assess efficiency- Build strong, lasting relationships and strategic partnerships through exceptional customer service; serve as primary point of contact for project communications- Establish and sustain best practices related to Corporate VPI Project Management and lead VPI Project Management rollout to North America Central Region

- Designed openings of doors/frames/hardware for commercial projects, averaging up to $3M contracts- Managed jobs from conception to execution, collaborating with architects and general contractors (performing on site visits and installation inspections as needed)- Identified, tracked, and communicated financials, contract requirements, risk mitigation, design/order status and other critical program data- Negotiate pricing, timelines, services, qualifications, and terms with vendors- Liaised with stakeholders to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives- Created and maintained project documentation, plans, and progress reports

• Led team as manager on duty to open and close store.• Managed cash wrap center, daily financials, required paperwork, and portal logs.• Organized store holiday events and oversaw floor turnovers to ensure corporate visual merchandising expectations were fully met.

• Logged customers orders and process follow through.• Collaborated with production, shipping, purchasing, sales, and accounting cross-functional teams.• Re-designed and led new employee orientation and training for Customer Service.• Consistently communicated with external customers to ensure superior satisfaction of order quality, timeliness, and service.

• Shadowed STL and multiple ETL’s to enhance Target business acumen and gain experience in all facets of Target store operations.• Performed ETL on-duty requirements for multiple shifts, open and close.• Collaborated with multiple department leads and team members (Hardlines, Softlines, Guest Services, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Merchandising and Pricing) to understand daily expectations and assist in executing workload.• Managed and oversaw Target Back-to-School launch; submitted personal internship report on BTS plan (Hiring, interviewing prep, feedback sessions, engagement, staffing schedules, logistics, visual merchandising, floor layouts and pricing, etc.)