Successful leadership experience as a Demand Planner, Category Manager, Change Agent, Process Advocate and Team Leader in strategic merchandising, business operations, multiple product launches, cost controls and delivery of effective category strategies for world-class market leaders. Consistently recognized as a top Revenue Generator, Business Driver and People Manager in growing and supporting a profitable, consumer-facing market presence. Highly successful at developing and implementing mission-critical business plans and innovative business processes with a visionary approach; rapid delivery of high-volume revenue increases and optimal client results. Demonstrated expertise in negotiating and executing key account deals, complex worker contracts and long-term agreements with top management, departmental heads, vendors and key decision-makers. Highly skilled at streamlining complex business operations and always meeting aggressive business objectives; fully familiar with P&L accountability, budgeting, cost controls and process improvements. Confident background in recruiting, motivating and leading small and large multi-discipline teams in identifying new business prospects, generating dramatic levels of synergies, opening up new channel opportunities and facilitating corporate transitions & integrations. Solid abilities in competitive intelligence, data analytics, market trend analysis, best practices, product merchandising, creative promotions, loyalty initiatives and portfolio accountability. AREAS OF EXPERTISECategory Management ● Merchandising ● Product Management ● Cross Functional Support ● Change Management ● Strategic Planning ● Performance Metrics ● Multi-Project Management ● Contract Negotiations ● Program Implementation ● Cost Controls ● Customer Service ● P&L/Budgeting ● Loyalty Programs ● Staff Development ● Pricing Methodology ● MS Office ● SAP ● Conflict Resolution ● Creative Problem Solving ● Negotiation ● Team Building ● KPIs