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Sheridan, Wyoming, US

Seattle, WA, US

• Responsible for scoping user and business requirements, building from the ground up andimplementing a Voice of the Customer program for a new technology by Amazon. SpanningB2B Customer, Store Associate and Shopper.
• Delivered a complex Salesforce custom object implementation project that enabled a criticalcommunication channel between internal cross-functional partner teams, increasingvisibility to status updates by 100%..

Seattle, WA, US

• Responsible for establishing a scalable go-to-market (GTM) launch strategy for a multi-location retail store rollout program in markets outside of the US. Primary deliverables include collaborating with 25 internal.
• Owned the development and successful implementation of a strategic, complex project plan and workback schedule for site launches in new international markets. This enables store rollout project delivery that is.
• Leveraged industry expertise while evaluating existing domestic physical store rollout project documentation to redefine processes and procedures to accommodate international nuance in preparation for global market.
• Inclusive of mapping all stakeholder workstream dependencies, developed mechanisms forenhanced clear line of sight to project status, risks, and areas for operational efficiency initiatives

Nashville, TN, US

• Integral owner of comprehensive strategic project plan development for large multi-store rollouts and special projects to span all international markets. Inclusive of continuous improvement to in-store and online.
• Successfully delivered 450+ new store opening projects on time, under budget and grew 9+ international markets while continuously striving to exceed company KPI benchmarks by methodically analyzing data and.
• Lead and inspired a team of six cross-functional project managers to drive standardization across markets, while being cognizant of cultural nuances
• Oversaw numerous multi-location retail programs, including exterior signage upgrades and seasonal installations, spanning the entire global fleet of stores which necessitated complex project plans to account for.
• Collaborated with global stakeholders to bridge gaps between corporate US based teams and international market leadership to develop and implement SOPs and communications documentation that standardized operations.

Nashville, TN, US

• Facilitate multi-million-dollar enterprise projects from requirements gathering to delivery. Responsible for establishing go-to-market (GTM) launch processes in new international markets and owning new store opening.
• Owned successful new market launches and delivered 120+ new store opening projects in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.
• Designed strategic complex project schedule that reduced our first-wave UK setup timeline from 9 weeks to 3 weeks, reducing cost by 70%, and raising company standards for project execution
• Optimized timeline for GTM strategy in Germany through onboarding EU based third-party logistics (3PL) partner, which in turn cut overall project cost in half and exceeded project plan timeline goal by 57%, further.

Nashville, TN, US

• Specialized role responsible for assuming management of all fixture and signage installation projects globally with a purpose of identifying the root cause of existing process gaps.Developed scalable processes for.
• Identified project timeline bloat due to signage installations through root cause analysis. Developed actionable mitigation plan and implemented new process guidelines in partnership with Creative Marketing to optimize.
• Owned the development of cross-functional project plan for new market entry that uncovered all workstream dependencies, enhanced routine communication among key stakeholders, and enabled clear line of sight to project.
• Evaluated and onboarded global suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize speed to launch

Nashville, TN, US

• Assumed expanded role to design project management documentation for store retrofit and relocation projects in addition to continued ownership of new store openings. Oversaw unique special projects for executive.
• Owned the development of cross-functional project management plans for store retrofits and store relocations that established company standards for project execution
• Prepared extensive vendor set-up and onboarding documents to enforce vendor expectations Performed monthly store audit site visits to enforce compliance with brand standards and ensure superior customer experiences.
• Optimized store relocation project plans by mitigating timeline inefficiencies, reducing the standard schedule from one week to 4 hours overnight, resulting in a 90% timeline reduction and eliminating temporary store.

Nashville, TN, US

• Responsible for pioneering and developing inaugural processes, standards, expectations, and strategies for national new store opening project plans. Inclusive of scoping business requirements, identifying key.
• Owned the successful delivery of 100+ new store opening projects. Managed a close-loop process for project execution inclusive of leading weekly project progress meetings to elevate risks to leadership and update key.
• Designed and implemented first ever store launch project management tracker utilized by SmileDirectClub, setting standards for project execution
• Owned the development of first retail request for proposal (RFP) and request for quote (RFQ) and designed supplemental process for review and approval by C-suite, driving cost control and reduction

Atlanta, GA, US

- Utilized LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards to develop a pipeline of qualified candidates- Gained an understanding of the hiring process from researching candidate backgrounds, to setting up interviews, to onboarding- Networked with active and passive candidates to generate leads and referrals while building relationships

- Served on the Executive Board collaborating with other highly motivated students to run an exceptionally successful campus organization- Managed and collaborated with a team of five, so that events are promoted effectively through social media channels; details pertaining to venue, refreshment, and preparations are executed flawlessly, and turn-out from.

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- Oversaw company’s media presence consisting of writing press releases, media pitches, and managing social media channels, all with the goal of driving attention towards our represented brands and increasing their sales- Gained an understanding of global business practices and how to collaborate effectively with coworkers of different backgrounds while.

Chicago, Illinois, US

- Assisted in many prep-work tasks leading up to the 2014 Ball such as researching and scouting potential venues, building relationships with vendors and contractors, and putting together 30 media and sales kits to be used by staff resulting in our most streamlined event to date- Evaluated given tasks to improve on processes and complete them in the most.