Experience

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  France

  • Paris, France

  • Ex-pat

    • Sep 2018 - Present
    • Paris, France

    Currently on a family visa in Paris, France until 2021

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  UnitedHealth Group

  • Southfield, MI

  • IT Project Manager, Optum

    • Jul 2015 - May 2018
    • Southfield, MI

    Project Manager leading multiple efforts to improve customer experience and optimize operations through internal technology updates.- Led newly-formed agile team to support enterprise program. Coached team on agile principles and successfully executed five agile projects in first six months withi...

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  Target

  • Sr Specialist, Multilanguage Services, Communications

    • May 2013 - Feb 2015

    Supported language teams across the U.S. and Canada by providing an enterprise translation management technology.- Managed effort to eliminate multiple manual processes across teams by delivering a technical solution.- Designed, developed, tested and launched translation management system, comprised of a custom graphic interface linked with two SaaS applications.- Facilitated requirements gathering sessions and draft functional requirements.- Participated in sourcing efforts and negotiate vendor contracts. - Led efforts for process documentation, training, and program roll-out.- Established and maintained strong relationships with global internal and external partners.

  • Marketing Business Process Consultant, Target Canada

    • Oct 2011 - May 2013

    Supported Target's first international expansion by developing workflows and technology for the weekly ad.- Established and maintained strong relationships with multiple teams across marketing, creative, merchandising, training, and information technology.- Defined business case, benefits, and requirements in support of system development.- Developed a detailed strategic plan to execute product development in alignment with strategic goals.- Led project roll-out to design, develop, test and launch a new promotional planning system in a condensed timeline to meet Canada grand opening dates.- Built training materials, delivered training to global users, and provided ongoing support

  • Expert, Merchandise Planning Operations

    • Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

    Supported Merchandising teams to solve business problems and provide ad hoc support to continue business operations when team members are unavailable.- Collaborated with merchants, vendors, and supply chain partners to manage holiday toy inventory.- Managed unique programs to support division-wide inventory strategies.- Demonstrated ability to quickly identify problems and devise solutions, as many assignments were less than one month.- Coached and mentored junior business analysts to transition them to new teams; provide on-the-job training, prioritization and execution tactics, advice on partnership building, and prepare them for interviews.

  • Senior Merchandise Planning Analyst, Baby Care

    • Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

    Managed inventory for $800M diaper business.- Partnered with buyers and vendors to achieve optimal inventory levels and drive sales. - Analyzed sales trends and formulated in-depth inventory forecasts to distribute product to all stores nationwide. - Led division-wide supply chain initiatives to reduce costs.- Coached junior analysts and managed a summer intern team.

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  Michaels Stores, Inc.

  • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Assistant Buyer

    • Aug 2008 - Dec 2009
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    Managed $48M greenery business.- Partnered with senior buyer and vendors to select an optimal assortment and increase sales.- Negotiated costs with vendors.- Managed advertising strategy and schedule.

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  Target

  • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

  • Merchandise Planning Business Analyst, Handbags

    • Jun 2006 - Jun 2008
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

    Managed inventory for $180M handbag business.- Partnered with buyers and vendors to achieve optimal inventory levels and drive sales.- Analyzed sales trends and formulated in-depth inventory forecasts to distribute product to all stores nationwide.

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  Stephen M Ross School of Business at the Univer...

  • Marketing Intern

    • 2005 - 2006
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  Law Offices of James J Harrington III

  • Office Assistant

    • 2001 - 2005