Experience

Mid-States Distributing, LLC

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  • Create and drive process for EDI system implementations across membership and vendor base• Determine process flow, roles and responsibilities and tracking system to ensure implementation goals are met• Serve as main driver of process between VAN, client and Mid-States Distributing• Initiate communication and determine project scope for each implementation• Responsible for 250 vendor implementations and 20 member implementations from beginning of project to end of 2021 • Create and drive process for EDI system implementations across membership and vendor base• Determine process flow, roles and responsibilities and tracking system to ensure implementation goals are met• Serve as main driver of process between VAN, client and Mid-States Distributing• Initiate communication and determine project scope for each implementation• Responsible for 250 vendor implementations and 20 member implementations from beginning of project to end of 2021



Kyte BABY LLC

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2019

  Lead areas of operations (wholesale and retail) including: Accounts Receivable function Wholesale Account SupportNew Business DevelopmentSales Representative SupportSystems Integration Management Lead areas of operations (wholesale and retail) including: Accounts Receivable function Wholesale Account SupportNew Business DevelopmentSales Representative SupportSystems Integration Management



Bella Bambino Children's Consignment

• Founder

  • Dec 2008 - Jul 2010

  Founder of children's consignment retail outlet in Burnsville, MN Sold business in July 2010 Founder of children's consignment retail outlet in Burnsville, MN Sold business in July 2010



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sourcing Manager

  • 2001 - 2004

  Execution of corporate strategic sourcing initiatives at the category level. Managed overall product development process from timeline planning to product development and execution. Maintenance of category vendor matrix and development of key strategic business partners.Executed corporate strategic sourcing initiative at the category level. Drove increased penetration in direct importing bookings within private label brands. Managed overall product development process from calendar planning and product development cycle to on time delivery of product to warehouses and stores. Responsible for maintenance of category vendor matrix as well as selection and development of key core strategic business partners. Created synergy between merchant teams, inventory teams, design teams, and international sourcing offices to develop best in class product. Brought product innovation to product development team with regular trend shops, international trend sampling, and product development/competitive research trips. Developed a ‘one team’ cross functional mentality for excellence in category performance. Managed and trained category sourcing team to support total team effort.; Outerwear/Activewear (D18/41/79):Managed overall project timeline, identified risks to the timeline and worked cross functionally within Target HQ to communicate all status updates. Responsible for fit, color/trim approval, production updates and on time delivery issues. Monitored all sales/inventory results to drive additional inventory needs or impact future orders. Fostered open style of communication with overseas partners to remain ahead of production/delivery risks. Developed upfront contingency plans within core programs to drive program profitability while minimizing department exposure. Assumed sourcing responsibilities of PM while in Associate position (fall 2001), traveled Asia for development and work with strategic vendors and received PM promotion upon return.



Best Buy Corp

• Promotional Planner

  • Aug 1999 - Jan 2001

  Analyzed overall dollar spend and space utilization in print media to determine greatest ROI; developed recommendations to improve ROI. Analyzed competitive print media to effectively comp sku exposure. Managed sku submission by department to meet print deadlines. Analyzed overall dollar spend and space utilization in print media to determine greatest ROI; developed recommendations to improve ROI. Analyzed competitive print media to effectively comp sku exposure. Managed sku submission by department to meet print deadlines.



Dayton Hudson Marshall Fields

• Inventory Planner

  • Dec 1996 - Aug 1999

  Optimized and managed store level and WHS inventory for category via analysis and replenishment systems. Owned 90 Day forecasting process and presentation. Planned and executed all promotional and clearance activityAssisted in assortment selection and vendor negotiations. Managed advertising submission and approval processes; Classroom Volunteer Red Oak Elementary, Shakopee MN; reading tutor and small group leader (9/10-5/11) Classroom Volunteer, Shady Grove Elementary, Keller, TX; individual reading tutor (12/11-present)