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Reported to CEO. Key player in all major strategic and financial activity taken by RVI. Was a much sought after leader/member of cross functional teams to improve strategic and operational performance. Go-to person for special projects. Managed the corporate budgeting department; monitored divisional/department performance versus budget; managed financial modeling and analysis for decision-making. During tenure, company moved from a loss to a net profit, with stock price up 400% and cash flow up more than 500%.
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Brought in as expert to work alongside top retail executives on strategy and business planning issues. Clients included Tweeter ($.75 Bil. high-end electronics retailer, 175 stores at time of consulting). Provided expertise to Tweeter in numerous areas, but specialized in consumer research and its implications for strategic repositioning. Provided Tweeter with in-depth look into the thoughts and lifestyles of their core customers, resulting in a new understanding of how to succeed in the marketplace.
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Successfully created and managed the corporate strategic planning process that restructured Best Buy from a one-business firm to a multi-business portfolio. Managed multiple departments, a staff of 12, and oversaw annual budget of approximately $10 mil. Was in high demand as a partner for cross-functional projects, a thought-leader whose opinion was sought throughout the organization, and a popular public speaker. Managed engagements with outside consultants. During time at Best Buy, sales increased approximately 150% and net income increased by approximately 275%.
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• Managed the strategic planning process for Supervalu and its divisions. • Managed the Corporate Strategic Planning Department. • Was a major contributor to the $ 1.1 billion acquisition and assimilation of Wetterau, which increased SUPERVALU’s sales by over 50%.
Repositioned various departments (Apparel, Books). Created new departments (Dental Centers). Created new formats (Twin Valu supercenter concept, used by Sam Walton as a guide in forming Wal-Mart Supercenters). Developed repositioning for entire chain. Restructured the Shopko print advertising program, which improved sales while lowering costs. Consumer research projects included consumer segmentation and studies of market shares and image ratings.
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