PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR, GROCERY MERCHANDISING 2005 - 2007Reporting to the Senior Director of Merchandising, responsible for all programs and strategies designed to meet annual business targets of over 1 billion dollars annually, with over 130 stores and 4 direct reports. National restructuring resulted in position being eliminated. Accomplishments:º Developed and implemented a retail shelf in stock measurement tool designed to promote a shelf first approach to… Show more PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR, GROCERY MERCHANDISING 2005 - 2007Reporting to the Senior Director of Merchandising, responsible for all programs and strategies designed to meet annual business targets of over 1 billion dollars annually, with over 130 stores and 4 direct reports. National restructuring resulted in position being eliminated. Accomplishments:º Developed and implemented a retail shelf in stock measurement tool designed to promote a shelf first approach to improving customer service and sales. Program is being rolled out as an operating standard across the country.º Developed and implemented an inventory excess reporting tool designed to reduce days on hand at retail level that resulted in a 12% year over year reduction in inventory.º Liaised with a team of operation and merchandising managers to develop a retail standards manual used to guide store management on selling, merchandising, health and safety, and food safety practices Show less