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Partner with key business users and IT organizations to design and implement value-added business solutions by providing Bamboo Rose software expertise to customers and implementation partners. Communicate input into the “to-be” business processes and conduct conference room pilots for customers, demonstrating the capabilities of the Bamboo Rose Merchandise Lifecycle Management suite. Use product knowledge to provide client configurations to the MLM application to supporting the client's business processes. Define and execute test scripts based on client needs. Prepare, document and execute user/trainer training documentation including end users. Trained in Project Management processes and skilled using industry softwares including Jira, Confluence and Rally.

Puyallup, Wa

Experienced on-site consultant employing expertise in Oracle Retail Merchandising System and Retail Price Management application for cost-sensitive clients such as Charming Charlie, Eddie Bauer, and Sears Canada, managing conversion and implementation processes for retail enterprise systems and helping define client requirements while managing design processes with developers to ensure compatibility with existing systems while also delivering world-class customer service and training. Merged familiarity and user experience to drive customer focused approach and guide planning, actions, and ensure objectives are properly fulfilled. Collaborated with IT software developers to translate client requirements into program designs, resulting in faster turnaround times and efficient lines of communication. Proactively identified program threats and developed action plans to circumvent non-essential testing, greatly reducing customer costs and keeping the project on track

Minneapolis, Mn

Worked with Retail clients to develop and implement business strategies to increase in stock performance, minimize margin erosion, and drive increases in profitability. Partnered with development team on user issues, system upgrades, and defects. Utilized Rally software to support Agile methodology in achieving project goals.Created documentation for retail software used directly by application users. International clients including Marks & Spencer (UK) and Tally Weijl (Switzerland); domestic clients include Nordstrom, Eddie Bauer.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Worked with software development to track internal delivery of projects based on client timeline. First point of contact for day to day tactical objectives with regards to business requirements and system defect issues. Worked with engineering to drive business stories into system level stories and/or designs. Drove acceptance testing of business level user stories. Assisted in prioritization of the iteration and backlog grooming/management. Delivered release notes with each release and user documentation for internal/external use.

Richfield, Mn

Category ownership included Home Audio/Speakers/Networked Audio as well as Cellphone Accessories. Responsible for end-to-end management of over twenty vendors totaling over $90 million in annual inventory control at a given time. First point-of-contact for ad needs, forecasting, product life cycle, and assortment transitions for over 200 skus. Worked across the organization with Merchants, Advertising, Space, and Logistics. Collaborated with vendors to understand best solutions for the business and Best Buy customers regarding merchandising, strategy, shipping issues, constraints and industry changes. Provided retail insights to the Sales Development team for product bundling, sales tips and inventory constraints. Involved with new systems implementations and process development throughout my time at Best Buy.

Richfield, Mn

Developed territory, district and store level inventory plans based on retail needs while optimizing inventory dollars and maximizing Supply Chain efficiencies. Responded to market events and provided feedback regarding store and district level performance. Expanded Personal Care test for Urban Trendsetters lifestyle group through sales analysis targeting top selling stores and female customer demographics.Established Standard Operating Procedures affecting the Demand Planning team both at Corporate and within Retail. Streamlined processes to encourage innovation at stores. Implemented calendar and processes to monitor and respond to market specific events.

Richfield, Mn

Provide sku level analysis for stores, distribution centers and .com based on Customer Centric standards-New demographic based customer support model for organization. Engage cross-functionally to ensure successful deployment during remodels to new company standard. Developed processes for corporate and retail to utilize when resources were constrained. Provided and delivered training during transition of responsibilities. Identified and corrected potential logistical and system issues and supported issue resolutions. Investigated and made adjustments to allocation system based on market specific store trends

Eden Prairie, Mn

Worked with founding team of Best Buy’s in-house brand computer manufacturer-vpr Matrix on supply chain initiatives. Communicated with merchant, inventory and logistics teams to determine quantities for stores and DCs. Assisted in development of inventory processes for vpr Matrix team