Sr. Project Coordinator, Private Label Foods, Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN October 2012- Present 

§ Partner with cross-functional experts in the Owned Brand Food division and category business teams to plan, develop and

execute Owned Brand Food products that differentiate our assortments, build guest loyalty to Target and drive profitable     

sales

§ Facilitate the packaging process for 350+ Owned Brand food items annually and attend all packaging meetings. Gather  

necessary information and documentation to kick-off all Owned Brand packaging projects for new items, line extensions,

repackaged items and packaging Brand re-designs as appplicable. Manage project timing and action and communicate status                

to partners

§ Represent area of excellence on the PD&D process committee; develop best methods and processes for the Owned Brand Food division

§ Lead divsion as the training captain and subject matter expert for the Owned Brand Food buying team. Train new Owned

Brand  Food team members and new Target vendors on the packaging process and Project Coordinator role

 

HR Coordinator/Executive Assistant, Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN October 2011- 2012

§ Coordinated headquarter skin cancer screening event partnering with communications, corporate real estate, public relations, merchandising, local dermatologists, legal, clinics and technology to ensure a successful event

§ Organized and lead meetings with multiple external vendors making sure to abide by the agenda and time constraints

§ Drafted annual budget request and monitor expense reporting

§ Managed multiple calendars while proactively anticipating and resolving challenges and conflicting priorities

§ Organized ARC Greater Twin Cities volunteer event, team lunches, birthday activities, link activities, historical tours and

other team events

§ Supported Chief Medical Director, Sr. Group Manager of Benefits and Medical Affairs team

§ Created and edited presentations on a weekly basis

 

Clinic Coordinator/Executive Assistant, UCare, Minneapolis, MN August 2010 - September 2011

§ Oversaw operations, contracts, scheduling, and member outreach for the Mobile Dental Clinic

§ Organized community events in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Dental School

§ Implemented and organized ongoing and annual monitoring, evaluation, and short and long-term planning

§ Maintained effective host location relationships

§ Coordinated member outreach for scheduling appointments; worked with Marketing to develop and implement cost-effective strategies to encourage member response

§ Provided support for the Vice President of Operations and the Claims, Pharmacy and Business Processes Department

 

Process Improvement Administrator, STP Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, IL, August 2004 - July 2009

§ Developed and managed quality relationships with 150+ diverse clients; communicated highly sensitive financial information efficiently and accurately

§ Ensured all client requests were processed promptly and effectively for client satisfaction

§ Restructured independently 100% of the office systems and processes for efficiency and cost savings; created multiple training manuals to meet organizational goals

§ Ensured revenue was delivered by overseeing detailed and comprehensive funding processes

§ Pioneered the company’s entry into the life settlement marketplace and completed some of the organization’s first transactions; Negotiated with multiple agents, brokers and providers simultaneously to obtain the highest offer for the client

§ Launched sales and marketing campaigns- formulated the first marketing efforts in the organization’s history

 

EDUCATION:

University of Wisconsin- Madison

Bachelor of Arts Degree: Spanish major, European Studies certificate, 2004

University of Seville- Spain, January - May 2003

§ University of Wisconsin- Madison Alumni Association Minneapolis Chapter

 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

§ Superior computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, ISM, ITA, IR, SGS soft proofing, Customer Relations Management, Epic (healthcare software), Share Point, Visio and the Internet