Delivered 50+ projects per year at 90% on time and 95% on budget, to 3000 points of distribution, including sourcing, material planning, scheduling and execution for such clients as Nordstrom, ULTA, Shoppers Drug Mart, and CVS
Removed barriers by bridging gaps between conceptual design and technical production
Led the client approval process for more than 12 clients to ensure final deliverables met client specifications
Liaised with internal stakeholders to price and monitor project profitability delivering 95% to planned expenditures
Led the establishment of a higher quality standard with Array Mexico improving quality shipments from 85% to 100%
Enabled virtual communication structures with Mexico, China, USA and Bradford to support projects
Leveraged Lean principles in the special projects assembly process, that resulted in an increase in quality from 80% to 100% and reduction in production lead-time of two weeks
Managed the planning and on-time execution of 400 location, $4.5M Elizabeth Arden re-launch in Shoppers Drug Mart
Translated customer requirements into design specifications integrating technical expertise with customer experience
Led the RTF installation team as part of the initial PC Mobile Kiosk rollout in partnership with ISPA
Collaborated with senior executives to integrate product design, manufacturing capability and customer experience
Worked on both the merchandising strategy for the Ontario region as well as supported the in field execution of store renovation and upgrading.
Provided leadership to the Ontario Merchandising team for training of new members and work distribution and execution
Developed my visual merchandising experience working on executing both fixture renovation programs and In Store merchandising initiatives
Developed and executed the successful Visual Identity Program to align the 150 Independent Dealer locations with Corporate Brand Identity by working with external design firm, Merchandising Vendors and Senior Management
Led the procurement process for $2.5 million in store fixtures, 40% below budget
Managed production, store plan and shipping of fixtures with 100% on time completion
Executed re-branding of 300 Dealer locations and 1500 retail displays from ClearNET to TELUS Mobility
Automated Site Visit report for production of in store communication pieces, resulting in a 98% increase in planning efficiency and a 40% reduction in production overages