Experience

Monster Tree Service of the Brandywine Valley

• Business Owner

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  At Monster Tree Service, we are committed to two things: keeping trees healthy and keeping customers satisfied! All of our services are designed with those two goals in mind. We offer tree and shrub pruning, trimming and removals as well as stump grinding, emergency services and starting in the fall plant health care. We are fully insured and bonding with an ISA certified Arborist on staff. All of our equipment is brand new with the latest and greatest technology the industry has to offer. Show less



IKEA Group

• Italy
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Field Logistics Advisor

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2020

  Logistics Advisor and Matrix partner to 10 stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region that generated $800m in top line sales annually. Provided leadership, coaching and operational support in the areas of Efficient Goods Flow, Space Management, Safety, and Co-worker Development. Ensure strong communication, efficient execution and influence of strategic direction from US organization.

• Logistics Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  In-Store Logistics Manager. After several years supporting the US organization centrally I had a strong desire to get back into the store operation pursuing my passion to stay connected to the frontline organization. Managed and motivated 6 direct report managers and drove productivity through a group of 50 hard working co-workers. Being part of the store leadership, I prepared and lead my team in many functions; Receiving, Replenishment, Outbound, Inventory, Forecasting, Inventory, Space Management and Efficiency. I took responsibility to ensure my team was working in coordination with our key strategic partners in Sales and Interior Design to ensure we were in line with the goals of the store and the US organization Show less

• Sales Leader and US Space Management process owner

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2016

  Sales responsible for the Self Serve Furniture Area and Sales Location Management for 42 U.S. Stores generating $5 billion in annual revenue. Responsible for creating and leading training programs to support efficient sales space management in all stores. Was the pioneer in creating and developing the position of Self Serve Sales Leader which now exists in over 25 countries globally.



Target

• Mexico
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Jun 2010

  Executive Team Lead (Store Logistics Manager) in a $40 million Target Retail store. Part of the store leadership team with responsibility over a 40 person team including the functions of receiving, replenishment, and warehouse management. Became the District Logistics lead within 6 months of placement and entered the excellent aged development program for store managers. Executive Team Lead (Store Logistics Manager) in a $40 million Target Retail store. Part of the store leadership team with responsibility over a 40 person team including the functions of receiving, replenishment, and warehouse management. Became the District Logistics lead within 6 months of placement and entered the excellent aged development program for store managers.

• Store Operations Manager

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2008

  Responsible for Store Operations in a $120 million furniture retail store. I was part of the store leadership team and was accountable for the stores annual budgeting process as well as the profit and loss statement. Working with the store leadership team to formulate the store business plan, strategies, and tactics to drive sales and long term profitability.

• Self Self Serve Furniture Area Sales Manager

  • Jun 2004 - Nov 2006

  Responsible Sales and Logistics in the Self serve Furniture Area in a $120 million furniture Retail store. Developed and lead a team of 15-20 coworkers. Our store was the U.S. Competency center for Logistics and Self Serve. Drove Sales and profitability through co-worker development, establishment of efficient routines, and always with a focus on the customer.

• Sales Support Analyst

  • Jan 2000 - Jun 2004

  Worked within a team of 4 to develop and maintain the Sales analysis package for the North American organization. Supported US Sales management and store operations with sales and profitability analysis.



Pep Boys

• Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Supply Chain

  • Apr 1996 - Jan 2000

  Managed a team of 5 supply chain specialists. Responsible for forecasting and supply availability within several hard part and automotive accessories categories.

• Marketing

  • Jun 1993 - Apr 1996

  Responsible for competitive analysis and product pricing for one of the largest Automotive retail chains In the US.