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Mahwah, Nj, Us

Key Accountabilities:● Responsible for managing the Store Systems concept and project capital portfolio, facilitating project justification, business case development, and cost-benefit analysis for IT and financial leaders● Delivers strategic guidance for Ascena’s brands and technology teams, coordinating business stakeholder engagement, portfolio roadmaps, and strategic department priorities● Provides galvanizing leadership to both remote (Bangalore, India) and on-site personnel, establishing career development plans, conducting quarterly performance reviews, and assigning tasks/allocating resources● Serves as a professional development mentor and coach, promoting growth and advancement opportunities● Leads key initiatives and directs projects, managing budgets and controlling costs to generate significant savingsKey Accomplishments:● Managed the implementation project for in-store styling services, supporting revenue growth projections● Conceptualized and directed the implementation of critical processes to enhance the promotional capabilities, establishing effective capabilities 12-months ahead of schedule● Led the digital store productivity proof of concept to assess associate efficiency and reduce annual printing expenses● Championed the development of multiple projects, providing business case justifications, acquiring approvals, and leading crucial strategic roadmap initiatives

Merrillville, In, Us

Key Accountabilities:● Responsible for generating business justification and cost-benefit analysis to obtain approval for vital initiatives● Managed the transformation of the IT Project Portfolio, leading the development, reporting, and overall optimization; ensured compliance with IT Project Methodology to meet expected targets and KPIs● Performed monthly program/portfolio reviews and provided weekly/monthly status updates to IT leaders● Conducted contingency analysis and managed the centralized portfolio contingency funds● Collaborated with key stakeholders and company executives to establish an actionable business roadmap for IT teams● Supervised 4 analysts, providing performance reviews and development activities to promote professional growthKey Accomplishments:● Innovatively developed a proof of concept for a centralized IT Project data source, resulting in the significant reduction of duplicative processes and data redundancy across 12 different data sources● Spearheaded the development of a comprehensive project/portfolio report, providing vital information regarding KPIs, risk analysis, forecasted/planned timelines, and deliverables/milestone accomplishments● Distilled key information into easy to understand formats for monthly leadership discussions/meetings

Columbus, Oh, Us

Key Accountabilities:● Responsible for the concept/project capital portfolio, in charge of facilitating project-related analyses required for financial approval● Served as liaison between internal departments and leaders to develop long-term roadmaps and identify solutions/improvement opportunities while minimizing risks and unexpected costs● Analyze and evaluate business processes, technology and vendors to achieve continuous improvement opportunitiesKey Accomplishments:● Successfully acquired approval for over 70 projects and managed a combined project budget of $90MM● Improved quality standards, ensured compliance, and increased project estimate accuracy by developing and deploying a standardized project resource estimate and reporting tool for the PMO Methodology● Established a standardized security/IT infrastructure assessment process to identify requirements and determine the required infrastructure resources to support business initiatives● Skillfully created a hardware refresh strategy for international and domestic stores, handling all operational requirements including cost investment, feasibility analysis, and execution plans

Columbus, Oh, Us

Key Accountabilities:● Served as the primary liaison between IT and Business teams, managing concept and project capital portfolio for specific business areas; facilitated project justification and cost-benefit analysis for IT and financial leaders● Partnered with business executives to develop long-term roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives● Analyzed business processes and evaluated technologies/vendors to improve operational efficiencies and implement technical solutions● Provided guidance and leadership to 4 direct report staff members, tasked with performing various analyses to generate business justification and gain project approvals; managed/controlled a combined budget of $14MMKey Accomplishments:● Directed the selection process for a new financial/merchandise planning system and demand forecasting system ● Managed current state assessment; identified integration opportunities for future state processes and systems● Coordinated capital concept/project portfolios for Merchandise Planning and Allocation

New York, Ny, Us

Bachelor'S Degree, Organizational Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Rhetoric And Communications