Experience

Logic Information Systems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Business Consultant

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Bloomington, Minnesota, United States Senior Consultant in Logic's Retail Functional Business area focusing on business process, system integration and reporting. Specialty in Oracle and Relex Solutions.



Bluestem Brands

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Inventory Planner

  • Nov 2020 - Feb 2022

  Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Identified and implemented strategies to deliver inventory goals across Electronics and Video Games. On track to exceed plan for 2021 sales by +$7M (+3.6%). Increase in-stocks for both categories while also moving the business to DS. (30% of total company sales) Collaborated with the Buying Team to build category strategies, manage the monthly forecast, the dropship/warehouse mix, and open to buy process for Electronics and Video Games. Increased DS penetration to 60% (from 43%) in… Show more Identified and implemented strategies to deliver inventory goals across Electronics and Video Games. On track to exceed plan for 2021 sales by +$7M (+3.6%). Increase in-stocks for both categories while also moving the business to DS. (30% of total company sales) Collaborated with the Buying Team to build category strategies, manage the monthly forecast, the dropship/warehouse mix, and open to buy process for Electronics and Video Games. Increased DS penetration to 60% (from 43%) in Electronics. Mentored cross-functional team members with bi-weekly touch bases and collaboration on projects. Lead and executed Entertainment planning strategies including weekly recaps and pricing actions. Utilized Power BI to build reports and dashboards. Driven effective product life cycle management through recommending appropriate marketing and promotional action including website shops, markdowns, hot buys and clearance. Built productive vendor relationships with weekly/monthly calls, weekly emails and custom forecasts with priority/catalog vendors.

• Demand Planner

  • Nov 2019 - Nov 2020

  Eden Prairie, Minnesota



ShopHQ

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales & Product Planner

  • Dec 2017 - Nov 2019

  Eden Prairie, Minnesota Assisted in creating and executing sales forecasts for the company’s multimillion-dollar Beauty business (30% of total company sales). Analyzed sales and reacted to business trends through placing reorders, returns, negotiating cost mark downs, and on-air liquidation strategies. Created buy plans and work with merchant partners to ensure inventory levels fall in line with open to buy plan. Developed strong vendor and merchant partnerships by assisting in building brand assortment and… Show more Assisted in creating and executing sales forecasts for the company’s multimillion-dollar Beauty business (30% of total company sales). Analyzed sales and reacted to business trends through placing reorders, returns, negotiating cost mark downs, and on-air liquidation strategies. Created buy plans and work with merchant partners to ensure inventory levels fall in line with open to buy plan. Developed strong vendor and merchant partnerships by assisting in building brand assortment and on-air sales promotions and strategies. Partnered with our digital e-commerce team to successfully grow our on-line Beauty business, resulting in an increase of +20% sales growth. Show less



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Merchandiser Leader

  • Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

  Chaska, Minnesota Direct brand team to deliver compelling visual presentation areas Plan and drive launches and special events for guests and team members Partner with other leaders to provide insight and direction into visual merchandising and guest centered deliverables Teach and train other leaders in their areas including financial responsibility, brand, and team member engagement Drive sales in Home, Apparel & Accessories and brand areas Actively engage guests and educate them on products… Show more Direct brand team to deliver compelling visual presentation areas Plan and drive launches and special events for guests and team members Partner with other leaders to provide insight and direction into visual merchandising and guest centered deliverables Teach and train other leaders in their areas including financial responsibility, brand, and team member engagement Drive sales in Home, Apparel & Accessories and brand areas Actively engage guests and educate them on products and services Manage projects for teams to drive sales and marketing targets Achieved growth targets in all areas Show less



Identification Systems Group

• Marketing and Communication Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Nov 2015

  Kansas City, Missouri Area Directed website design team in two new website overhauls in record time and under budget (educational and e-commerce) Developed and maintain websites and web advertising Managed budget process and marketing accountability plans Coordinated all creative and visionary marketing efforts of ISG Created all marketing initiatives; brochures, promotions, direct mail pieces, print ads, newsletters, press releases, social media & magazine articles Represented the company at tradeshows… Show more Directed website design team in two new website overhauls in record time and under budget (educational and e-commerce) Developed and maintain websites and web advertising Managed budget process and marketing accountability plans Coordinated all creative and visionary marketing efforts of ISG Created all marketing initiatives; brochures, promotions, direct mail pieces, print ads, newsletters, press releases, social media & magazine articles Represented the company at tradeshows, business meetings and customer events Maintained member and partner relationships Coordinated of our national charity campaign in giving Show less



Entrust

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales and Channel Marketing

  • Jun 1999 - Oct 2009

  Minnetonka, MN Channel Marketing & Communication Specialist Lead channel marketing programs and initiatives to drive sales activity and lead generation Coordinated lead follow up activities to maximize revenue growth Managed and coordinated tradeshows and events for North American Channels while managing lead output and follow up activities Developed training programs for products, promotions, and sales tools Managed and maximized marketing budget of $500,000, consistently delivering at or… Show more Channel Marketing & Communication Specialist Lead channel marketing programs and initiatives to drive sales activity and lead generation Coordinated lead follow up activities to maximize revenue growth Managed and coordinated tradeshows and events for North American Channels while managing lead output and follow up activities Developed training programs for products, promotions, and sales tools Managed and maximized marketing budget of $500,000, consistently delivering at or below budget Created marketing and sales tools for channel partners to use for their own marketing programs Worked with individual North American Dealers to assist in implementation of their individual marketing programs Created various brochures, advertisements, direct mail pieces and sample card designs Managed communication program including channel websites, newsletters, and daily/weekly communications Represented the company at various customer events and tradeshows presenting the latest marketing and sales initiatives Developed relationships with current and future customers, partners and vendors Primary communication liaison with partners and end-user customers Collaborated with corporate and product marketing to bring products to market in effective and timely manner Show less