Experience

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  BJ's Wholesale Club

  • United States
  • Retail
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Merchandise Specialist

    • Apr 2021 - Present

  • Merchandise & Marketing Specialist

    • Sep 2010 - Apr 2021

    Merchandise Specialist-Marketing for all member circulations for the Dry Grocery and Perishable Divisions. Coordinate accurate submissions from vendors and Category Merchants and implement extensive follow up with Marketing Development and Master Data departments to achieve complete accuracy. Create & maintain daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly merchandise reporting for 2 Vice Presidents, Divisional Merchandise Managers and 25 Merchants. Organize Quarterly Executive Meetings with Major CPG Vendor Partners. Ensure timely and accurate business planning processes. Conduct analytical projects and reporting to identify trends and patterns. Provide direct decision-support input to key business areas. Frequently articulate results of generated reports to Executive Team, vendors and sales meetings . Report and track promotional events – Front of Club, Big Brand Mailers, Quarterly Journals, Specialty Marketing Programs. Evaluate trends and YOY comparison. Perform in depth department/category/item analysis. Maintain processes with merchants and sales operations to facilitate the In Club Demonstration Program. Serve as liaison between Category Merchants, Vendors and In Club Events Department on submissions, relevance and accuracy. Bi-Weekly review and reporting to VPs. Assist in enforcement of deadlines, plans and schedules, ensuring compliance with budgets. Active participant on numerous committees: Natural & Organic, Hispanic & Kosher, Raving Fans of BJ’s Brands, Grand Opening Marketing, Sustainability Task Force.

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  Hometown Sound & Media/Davis Communications

  • Vice President-P/T

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 2012

    Managed all office aspects of small, growing telecommunication and Audio/Video companies. Responsible for: budgets, bookkeeping, proposals, blueprints, RFP responses, invoicing, recruitment, payroll, benefits, accounts payable/receivables, collections, web page design and maintenance, and marketing.

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  Stop & Shop

  • Buyer's Assistant

    • Aug 2006 - Sep 2010

    Assisted Category Manager and 3 Buyers in Analyzing, Planning, Procuring, Ad Planning, Marketing/Advertising, Promotions, Allocations, Merchandising, Plannogram Design, Item Set Up/Maintenance, and Reporting of 28 Commodity Categories. Developed excellent relationships with vendors, store personnel and team members. Provide training to new associates. Key Project Manager: Daily in depth sales analysis, Weekly Sales Plan for company review, Created projections based on relevant daily and weekly sales data, Key contributor to new Power Panel Program, Worked closely with Buyers to select, plan and communicate new and existing items, Provided essential follow-up on resets and new stores/remodels regarding cosmetic vendors.Strong procurement, project management, marketing, planning, promotional, organizational and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailProven ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and problem solve, both independently and as a member of a team oriented environmentSolid Management abilities: Hired, trained and developed staff , exercised good judgment with respect and discretion Strong verbal and written customer service skills, Professional and courteous telephone, interpersonal and management skillsProficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, QuickBooks, PO Writer, Various enterprise software applications

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  Stop & Shop Supermarket Co

  • Purchasing Assistant

    • Apr 2004 - Aug 2006

    Assisted 9 Purchasing Agents and Senior Manager in the procurement of Not for Resale equipment for 80 Capital projects/year including new stores, expansion/replacements, remodels and existing stores. Worked closely with Vendors, Agents, Store Opening Supervisors, Specialists, Foremen and Project Managers to coordinate proper procurement, delivery and installation of equipment.

  • Equipment Purchasing Department Assistant

    • Sep 2002 - Apr 2004

    of Equipment Purchasing and Purchasing Department with daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Key Project Manager: Assisted in the procurement of Generators, Produce & Floral Sign Kits. Compiled installation kit for in-house Pet Aisle, Rollout of Front End Merchandisers, and Developed and Maintained Service & Warrantee directory.

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  Mulberry Child Care

  • A/R Representative

    • 2000 - 2001

    Accounts Receivable RepresentativeAnalyzed weekly and monthly income reports for continuity and generated weekly company wide financial reports.

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  Children's World Learning Centers

  • Director

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

    Managed the daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities of a NAEYC accredited childcare program. Hired, trained and supervised 30 staff. Successfully exceeded financial plans and goals. Coordinated company wide training, events and multi-site management. Developed and implemented Director-In-Training and Manager-In-Training seminars.

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  Children's World Learning Center

  • District Sales Representative

    • Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

    Presented Before and After School Programs to school systems. Implemented Extended Day programs, including hiring and training staff, coordinating with vendors and maintained essential relationships with school departments and staff. Generated new enrollment in the district's centers by forming partnerships with local and national companies and offering child care discount program as a benefit to employees. Developed and conducted lunch hour parenting tips program for employees.

  • Assistant Director

    • Jan 1990 - Jan 1991

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  Talbots Corporate Office

  • Administrative Assistant

    • Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

    Recruitment and Employee RelationsReported to Director of Recruitment and Manager of Employee Relations. Coordinated Talbots Relocation Assistance Program. Maintained Employee Recruitment Referral Bonus Program. Instrumental in organizing company Service Recognition Program, Annual Outing, Holiday Party and numerous monthly events, Job Fairs. Provide support for three corporate recruiters involving preliminary interviewing, correspondence, and producing bi-weekly and quarterly reports.