Experience

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  7-eleven

  Jun 2002 - Feb 2005

  Field consultant

  Managed, developed, and mentored franchisees, store managers, and hourly staff for eight retail locations in order to drive sales and maximize profits. Achieved budgeted sales goals and developed organic growth by implementing strategic sales plans on an individual retailer basis while incorporating company vision. Performed on-site training for all retail locations. Maintained consistency and optimum store conditions for the top eight Michigan locations. Monitored and maintained store inventory, replenishment, and merchandising activities to ensure all stores were stocked at all times. Proactively managed multiple on-site issues in order to reduce downtime and customer complaints. Show less

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  Wireless toyz

  Feb 2005 - Mar 2008

  Purchasing & logistics manager

  Managed central warehouse operations, which served over 200 national retail locations.Ensured JIT product deliveries by maintaining proper inventory control, traffic management, and distribution. Created standard operating procedures for product handling and storage in order to protect long-term warehouse inventory and reduce damage & shortage issues. Results saved the company an average of $40,000/yr.Led negotiations, contracts, and purchase orders with over twenty key vendors.Pioneered and implemented a detailed reverse logistics system that decreased turnaround time for returns by over 30 days. Analyzed sales and inventory reports and made recommendations on markdowns, promotions, liquidations and future order quantities. Results increased sales and vacated warehouse space for new items. Collaborated with suppliers to develop stock packaging for refurbished items in order to minimize repacking time and resources required. Show less

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  Parrot inc

  Mar 2008 - Feb 2019

  Inventory control & logistics manager

  Managed warehouse transition to implement Electronic Data Interchange, and Radio Frequency Inventory functionalities. Since the transition, inventory variation rates dramatically reduced to less than 1%. Continuously monitored and managed all EDI improvement plans. Proposed and implemented a refurbishment policy and procedure which led to resale and repack initiatives that reduced total dead inventory dollars and generated new revenue. This initiative is now mirrored in several subsidiary units to generate new revenue streams.Initiated and led international communication opportunities with team members in Paris and Hong Kong, driving integrated business plans across Parrot locations around the world. Championed the transformation of the logistics department from a purely supply chain- focused function to a broad business role resulting in integration and partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers, Technical Support, Accounting, Sales, Human Resource and Marketing. This created synergies across functions, better working relationships and opportunities that increased profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Pro unlimited @ meta

  Mar 2021 - Feb 2023

  Marketing coordinator
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  Meta

  Feb 2023 - now

  Channel marketing associate