Director, Strategic Planning
Greater Philadelphia Pa Area
Multi-concept, multi-channel, vertically integrated, retail/CPG market leader in bridal apparel and accessories, with 300+ stores in the US, Canada and the UK.Led strategic planning, data analytics, CRM, market research and customer research.• REVENUE: Identified opportunities and collaborated cross-functionally to launch $200MM in new products and businesses• SATISFACTION: Improved NPS and customer satisfaction scores 31% through process improvements• EXPERIENCE: Created (an award winning) Voice of Customer/Customer Experience and Customer Insights program. Led customer journey mapping projects.• CRM/LOYALTY: Developed vision, strategy and plan, and primary business-side architect of in-house developed CRM system. Led first social CRM efforts. Managed customer database (ten-fold increase during tenure), integrated databases from acquisition business', and improved processes. Improved loyalty programs, digital marketing and direct-to-consumer email and catalog marketing processes. Increased profitability +38%, usability 41%, response rates 37%, timeliness 79% and decreased costs -84%.• ANALYTICS: Provided advanced statistical modeling and analytical support company-wide. Developed segmentation schemas, and established and managed processes for product, message, concept and brand positioning testing.• STRATEGY: Chaired CEO’s task force to design the customer experience of the future, and implement the change management necessary to create a customer-centric organization.