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Lowell, Arkansas, United States

Skilled negotiator with subcontractors, vendors and third party consultants in order to complete projects on time and on budget. Ensured compliance with all local ordinances with each project. Provided and implemented business solutions, streamlining daily business activities for efficiency.Managed project timelines and date changes via internal and external sites. Provided timely communication to customers, vendor networks and installers. Maintained accurate records to be communicated to customer and vendors within the project timelines. Coordinated work streams between internal departments, customers and vendor partners to facilitate production and installation. Communicated project follow-up items and work to be completed, and measured and presented to internal teams.

Assisted with marketing, design team, developers, architects, and municipalities, ensuring brand integrity. Negotiated sign design and cost with developers and municipalities. Ensured compliance with all local ordinances with each project. Provided and implemented business solutions, streamlining daily business activities utilizing Quick Base to increase productivity, BOM, and upload sheet. Managed in-house exterior sign contact with fuel team, liquor team, pharmacy, PMO, and site adapts team. Collaborated with suppliers to optimize sustainability efforts, recycling, and safety. Managed project timelines and date changes via Quick Base. Provided timely communication to vendor networks and installers. Maintained accurate records to be communicated to vendors within the project timelines. Coordinated work streams between internal departments and vendor partners to facilitate production and installation. Communicated project follow-up items and work to be completed, and measured and presented to internal teams.• Coordinated sign removal and installation for an average of 150 remodels a year• Directed 30 special projects, such as home office signs, drop yard, Walmart.com warehouse, pharmacy of future, and disaster stores• Identified and implemented a new bid structure to help streamline order processes • Worked with supplier partners to create an efficient communication process to reduce delays• Initiated and executed new document tracking process to facilitate back-end follow-up

Bentonville

Worked with internal fixture buyers, implementing new programs and fixtures in project stores. Reviewed major metal and jewelry scope of work to communicate fixture needs to suppliers. Created and updated quote purchase orders for vendor partners.• Assisted with implementing new process within store merchandising team to scope remodel stores, reducing confusion and confirming fixture orders in departments to reduce costs• Consistently processed all add-on orders by deadline to ensure timely installations in the field

West Palm Beach, Florida Area

Set up store systems in new/relo stores. Installed and ordered missing fixtures in project stores. Trained associates on backroom procedures and store guidelines. Worked with associates and vendor partners to identify and correct any opportunities. Verified on hands for all sidecounters and placed orders, ensuring 100% in stock by grand opening.

Georgia

Trained associates on modular, fixturing, signing, and customer service. Implemented and enforced safety procedures. Followed up and communicated all company policies and procedures. Set backroom operations to company guidelines. Supervised blitz crews, ensuring execution of key tasks. Directed in stock guarantor associate with modular execution for entire store. Developed new sales floor fixtures and uninstalled existing fixtures. Moved existing sales floor fixtures, both basic and complex installations, of electronic equipment. Led basic modular and counter detailing and set merchandise to modular guidelines.

Snellville Ga

Oversaw financial goals, P&L statements, and inventory management, and managed shrink for store and company. Interviewed new associates and scheduled proper staffing for all areas. Prepared and administered evaluations to store associates. Delegated duties in order to effectively manage departments. Implemented relay modulars and floor plans. Worked with key store equipment, such as walkie stacker, power jack, forklift, and scissor lift.

Georgia

Gained experience in plants, lawn and garden tools, chemicals, maintenance equipment, and accessories. Oversaw customer service. Served as hourly support manager and managed money. Unloaded weekly truck deliveries via forklift in multiple departments across store. Assisted customers with purchases from selection assistance to loading for transport. Aided with customer issues in multiple departments. Responsible for opening and closing.