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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Consumer research and marketing partner for coffee and hydration categories. Brand advisor for all things innovation, strategy, and marketing campaigns for short-term and longer-range, looking to 2035 and beyond.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Leader of consumer research efforts within the Coffee and Hydration categories in North America. Study market trends, understand customer preferences and motivations, and provide applicable insights to drive business strategy and development. Advise brand strategy on enhanced understanding of the customer journey, craft approaches to improve customer experience, and influence the formation of future marketing strategies for short and long range planning.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Marketer of human-centric insights and consumer understanding to advise brand platforms and strategy for leading sparkling sodas like Sprite and Fanta. Passion for crafting strategic solutions using in-depth data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Committed to fostering sales and market share growth through consumer connections in a data-driven and agile culture across North America and global markets.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Trusted category advisor to internal Coca-Cola (sales, marketing, and bottlers) and Dollar General (retail buyers and space planning) teams. Provided data-driven and actionable insights to guide strategic decision-making. Recognized for expertise in developing comprehensive analyses and developing space planning strategy to boost category performance and enhance customer satisfaction in over 17,000 locations. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and fostering growth-focused solutions that drive success within competitive markets.

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Strategic Sourcing Buyer of restaurant equipment, cleaning chemicals, and off-premise packaging. Collaborated with cross-functional teams for specialized innovative equipment and smallwares related to strategic initiatives. Proactively identified opportunities for cost savings and product improvements, while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Committed to delivering value-added solutions balancing quality and efficiency that aligned with Cracker Barrel's organizational goals and customer experience expectations in over 660 locations.

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Retail Merchant that managed product procurement, pricing, and promotions across all categories (pet care/food, beverage and snacks, clothing, and farm supplies) for Del's Farm Supply chain. Identified high-quality products to meet consumer needs, while consistently analyzing market trends and supplier offerings for optimal inventory management. Proficient in negotiating with vendors to ensure competitive buy conditions, and successfully delivered a diverse product catalog that boosted sales, enriched store offerings, and enhanced the overall customer experience.

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Created and implemented sales-focused planograms for truck, tool, hardware, and clothing departments in over 1400 locations. Optimized merchandise presentation and placement by enhancing product visibility and accessibility. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align planograms with marketing initiatives, promotions, and overall brand strategy, contributing to improved inventory management, store efficiency, customer satisfaction, and same-store sales growth.

Norfolk, Va, Us

Plano, Tx, Us