An accomplished leader known for managing entire projects from research and justification to completion. Over 12 years of experience developing business cases, preparing cost-benefit analysis, and collaborating with financial/operational executives to approve and execute projects. A professional track record that shows crucial skills and strengths demonstrated as an effective leader, analyzing operations, and identifying business solutions. Capable of handling multi-million-dollar budgets and deploying strategic initiatives. A true change agent, able to provide innovative strategies to tackle short/long-term needs while managing remote and on-site personnel. Partners with executives and top-level management to create effective plans, develop IT business strategy, design system infrastructure, and provide operational updates.Career Highlights:● Managed the business case justification process and developed cost-benefit analysis for over 85 projects with a combined budget of $120MM● Implemented new financial/merchandise planning procedures, provided GAP analysis, and defined future state processes for top-down financial planning, demand forecasting, assortment planning, and bottom-up item planning● Created and implemented a class 5 estimate tool for business management teams; generated a practice framework including guidelines and standards that aligned with corporate estimation principles● Directed Retail Trends research and analysis to determine customer and associate experience improvement opportunities which were included in new capital and operational initiatives● Designed and implemented multiple training programs to associates; served as instructor and coach to promote professional developmentProfessional Skills:● Business Analysis● Program Planning | Project Execution● Vendor Management ● Direct Report Leadership● Portfolio Management | Project Management● Process Mapping & Improvement● Data Analysis | Enterprise Strategy● Change Management | Executive Communication● Inventory Management | Demand Forecasting● MS Excel (Expert)● MS Visio | MS Project ● MS SharePoint● Google Suite● ServiceNow | JIRA
Listed skills include Business Analysis, Retail, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, and 19 others.
