Byteworks

- Continue to lead sales growth for the commercial channel
- Build and execute the Byteworks marketing strategy with our strategic partners

Account Manager, Channel Marketing Manager

- Lead sales growth for new business channels
- Build strategic relationships with long term key customers
- Develop partner relationships with market leading manufacturers
- Host market events to educate customers on hot emerging trends

Senior Solutions Advisor

Newell Brands

- Lead sales growth for Kroger, Meijer, Staples, Office Depot
- Sell in innovation across 5 brands (Rubbermaid, Calphalon, FoodSaver, Ball, Sistema)
- Lead cross functional teams to prepare promotional, merchandising, and activation plans
- Execute line reviews to analyze SKU performance and recommend future product actions
- Manage strategic spend to ensure YoY ROI meets targets

National Account Manager

- Lead sales growth for Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Michaels, The Container Store
- Maintain sales demand forecast to ensure product supply for store and eCommerce web pages
- Build store level and eCommerce promotions to drive consumer sales
- Develop merchandising plans with customer to maximize key drive time sales
- Lead customer line reviews to share innovative product for next year placement
- Execute new planogram launch with supply chain and customer planning teams
- Replace unproductive products with new item recommendation sales pitches

Key Account Manager

CHEP

- Managed existing retailer relationships with US Foods, Sysco, Walmart, Target, C&S, Publix
- Worked to grow specific retailer pallet volume through RFPs and relationship building
- Forecasted quarterly inbound pallet volumes to prepare production plants
- Managed two national account managers overseeing customer service, monthly invoicing, customer reviews
- Coordinated performance reviews with direct reports for completeness of team goals
- Oversaw team projects such as passing daily reports and monthly billing to customer service team

Senior Manager Retail Development

Actively manage Target, Home Depot, and Dollar General accounts for Brambles
- Manage network inventory optimization project
- Lead new site implementations (analysis and start-up)
- Coordinate pallet life cycle field trial
- Create new daily customer reports with relevant metrics
- Manage pallet purchases and transfers in network
- Analyze financial health of accounts

Strategic Account Manager

TPM Implementations
• Managed the implementation of six new DTPM locations across the network resulting in $100K savings.
• Managed the transition of nine TPM locations from existing 3PLs to IFCO, resulting in $600K savings.
• Coordinated bi-weekly calls with Logistics, Planning, Sales, PTM, IFCO to organize start-ups.
Retail Analysis
• Analyzed supply chain benefit for thirty-one TPM locations, benefit totaling $12M
• Modeled supply chain benefit for 17 new TPM locations, totaling $650K potential benefit.
• Analyzed transportation and operations benefit for 6 MO PLUS operations, totaling $264K potential benefit.
• Modeled Brambles impact for 8 clean sweep proposals, totaling $10M potential benefit
TPM Account Health Scorecard
• Led customer reviews to assess TPM performance for select customers.
• Collaborated cross functionally to successfully implement new Blueview application.
• Facilitated training sessions to drive operational decisions and reporting efficiencies.

TPM Operations Enhanced Services Manager

Walmart Operations
•       Led 3PL communication regarding Sort Accuracy Initiative, resulting in cost avoidance of $1.2M.
•	Led integrated B Stock Re-Sort Project Team resulting in $700K cost avoidance.
•	Led cross-functional meetings regarding repair and sort activities in Wal-Mart RLC facilities.
•	Collaborated cross functionally to successfully implement new repair and sort RLC locations.
•	Facilitated weekly Dwell meetings and provide analytical support to meet budget commitments.
Wash Operations
•	Supported $1.5M in Wash Optimization projects with financial modeling and VP presentations.
•	Orchestrated field team counterparts to implement ten dry wash locations resulting in $500K savings.
•	Provided operational and analytical support for the wash network i.e. inventory/generation management.
•	Actively managed implementation of new wash facilties with 3PL’s and CHEP suppliers.
SOP Management
•	Actively formed a cross-functional steering committee to review and approve SOPs.
•	Led steering committee meetings with Operations, Logistics, and Quality team members.
•	Managed the writing and approval of 30 departmental SOPs and work instructions.

Strategic Operations Representative

Orchestrate high volume regional shipments of up to 700 loads weekly.
*	Ensure operational continuity and superior service levels for internal and external
customers.
*	Implemented analytical tools to reduce regional logistics spend by $25K.
*	Influence service level improvements through strong carrier partner relationships.
*	Contributed to 2 Green Belt Projects driving potential $1M in savings and
operational efficiencies.
*	Lead cross functional communication process to resolve high priority daily issues.
*	Present service performance data and issue resolution up to the Director level.
*	Manage regional operational inventory resulting in exceptional customer fulfillment and
97% OTP.

Logistics Specialist

With over 10 years of experience in delivering strong customer experiences, I am a seasoned professional who is passionate about delivering value to customers and stakeholders. I have a proven track record of leading sales growth, driving innovation, and managing strategic accounts across multiple industries and channels. Currently, I am a Senior Solutions Advisor at Byteworks, a leading provider of end-to-end logistics software and services.

In my role at Byteworks, I leverage my expertise in logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing to advise clients in the commercial space on how to optimize their technical environments. I also collaborate with internal and external teams to design and implement customized solutions that meet the clients' needs and expectations. I enjoy working with diverse and talented people who share my vision of creating innovative and sustainable technical solutions.

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