Amanda Harris

Experience

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  The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Special Event and Communication Internship
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  Kansas City Zoo

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Marketing and Special Events Internship
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  Three Dog Bakery, LLC

  May 2009 - Oct 2024

  • Identified industry trends and product opportunities, driving new product innovation and effective merchandise sets that appeal to customers and drive strong sell-through.• Developed and maintained relationships with external partners, serving as a key contact for co-manufacturers, vendors, and regulatory consultants.• Worked with key account and sales representatives to negotiate discounts, promotions and special event assistance for the calendar year.• Oversaw corporate communications to the network, including vendor/product updates, new product launches, KPI updates, marketing initiatives, and issue resolution.• Managed new store openings, curating product assortments, creating planograms, training staff, and providing on-site support for franchisees.• Drove multiple concurrent innovation projects from ideation to market launch using a collaborative, agile project management approach.• Innovated and led the development and launch of Gracie’s Barkery and Gracie’s Farms, two exclusive lines for the Three Dog Bakery franchise.• Proactively managed stakeholder communication, ensuring all parties were kept informed of project progress and in alignment with key goals.• Collaborated with leadership to develop and manage a wholesale forecast that optimized capital utilization while balancing inventory management and production capacity. Show less

  • Bakery Merchandising & Innovation Manager

    Sept 2020 - Oct 2024

  • Franchise Field Support Specialist

    Apr 2016 - Sept 2020

  • Assistant Manager

    May 2009 - Apr 2016
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  Three Dog Stores

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2024

  Bakery Merchandising and Innovation Manager

  Managed merchandising operations, vendor relationships, and project execution for product launches and retail store openings. Acted as a liaison between internal teams, vendors, and franchisees to drive efficient and effective outcomes.