Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Extensive experience in inventory management and shipment processing.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Merchant
Loblaw Companies Limited
05.2023 - Current
Worked with cross-functional teams (merchandising, operations, control brand, supply chain, e-commerce, marketing, media) to implement multichannel marketing initiatives to achieve category objectives
Ensured 100% accuracy in data entry, pricing, and advertising materials across flyer, digital, and in-store promotional programs
Identified and sourced 5+ new business opportunities quarterly, optimizing planning sessions and developing innovative solutions
Contributed to cross-functional projects, including a Black Friday event that generated over $5M in sales within 2 weeks
Created and maintained 10+ reports and dashboards to monitor key performance metrics, ensuring continuous sales and inventory tracking and evaluation of marketing initiatives
Managed $3M quarterly in Over & Above funds, creating and tracking vendor deals, and conducting audits to ensure alignment with category goals.
Marketing Specialist
Loblaw Agency
09.2022 - 04.2023
Coordinated with brand clients such as PC Financial and PC Optimum to provide support on the delivery of CRM projects
Planned and executed internal event and conferences, with a total budget of $10,000 and received positive feedback from attendees
Supported the creative and planning team as a key point of contact for resourcing specifics, resulting in the successful completion of 3 projects with no delays
Maintained workback schedules, built timelines for 3 projects, and provided weekly status updates on ongoing projects
Worked directly with 5+ copywriters and designers, providing research support and facilitating internal creative debriefs, resulting in the successful completion of projects.
Sponsorship and Operations Coordinator- Face2Face
Jack.Org
01.2022 - 08.2022
Raised $2,000 in sponsorship for charity, along with other in-kind sponsorships, resulting in a successful event that raised $5,500 for the charity
Identified and selected venues for events, managed vendors, signage and decor and budgeted effectively resulting in successful execution of event under budget
Managed ticket sales of $1,982 and event operations, resulting in a sold-out event with a total attendance of 200+
Pitched the event idea and Jack's cause to 10+ sponsors, resulting in $2,500 in sponsorship for the charity event
Acted as liaison between the event committee and vendors, reviewed invoices and ensured timely payment, resulting in the successful execution of the event with no delayed payments.