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New Jersey, United States

Operations Manager in Northern NJ market overseeing Aldi’s growth, managing multi-unit store performance, and leading diverse team towards objectives.Accomplishments-Achieved 20% sales growth YoY in new and existing markets 2020-2022.-Increased efficiency KPIs 24 by 5% through robust strategic plans to optimize store performance. -Full Cycle Project Management opening 3 new locations, managed internal and external stakeholders, within scope, budget, and time constraints; delivered on exceeding KPI expectations. Collaborated with facilities management and real estate teams to execute all phases of the remodel and new-build projects.-Rolled out Curbside Pickup and Self-Checkout Projects in my region to enhance company’s competitive market position and improve customer experience. -Reduced total spend in region on repairs and maintenance through integration of ServiceChannel software roll-out. Created repeatable processes to streamline efficiencies and control cost for region. -Selected member of National Operations Communications Committee, spearhead projects to improve store performance, automate processes, improve productivity, and achieve business outcomes. Participate in collaborative meetings to forge new processes to adapt business needs to remain agile in the market.-Selected to train and develop District Manager Trainees, provide mentoring, professional development, evaluate training progress, and conduct performance evaluations.

Rutgers University

Campus ambassador between my internship and beginning full-time after final year of degree.Accomplishments:-Coordinated campus outreach events, strategically positioned Aldi to enhance employment proposition, to educate and recruit qualified students. -Presented to numerous lectures, exceeding 3,000 students in total to promote career opportunities, resulting in increased applicant flow and converted to 4 interns.

Managed ten-week internship project, presented findings to executive team, leading to national change management targeting process optimization in store operations. Measured and evaluated processes in store operations, formulated assertions supported by data to modify processes to achieve productivity increases.

Led team of six students partnered with J&J to conduct analysis on a cost savings packaging initiative, met all deliverables for the project, presented to executive team, led to new company initiatives on packaging. Analyzed various data sources to formulate conclusions and make recommendations to achieve cost savings.

Evaluated various performance indicators on the environmental and economic impact of numerous companies' supply chains. Specifically measured impact of raw material extraction, manufacturing, logistics, and consumption. Utilized sustainable business practice KPIs to make recommendations to Rutgers Director of Procurement on sourcing during the RFP process.

Managed complex landscape projects to exceed customer expectations and continue to grow footprint of NJ small business.Accomplishments:-Created simple, repeatable, and teachable processes to manage business growth, streamline operations, and enhance productivity. -Fostered customer retention through exceeding service quality expectations, communicating effectively throughout the landscape project, and meeting deadlines.-Designed service programs for customers to meet their unique needs through annual, monthly, and weekly packages.