Founder and Principal Consultant of an independent consulting firm specializing in retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) operations, organizational design, business strategy, and leadership coaching. Successfully established and expanded the firm's reputation for delivering tailored, results-oriented solutions to clients. Provided strategic guidance to enhance operational efficiency and profitability, designed scalable organizational structures, and coached senior executives to navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth. Cultivated enduring client relationships while staying abreast of industry trends to continuously innovate methodologies. Led all aspects of firm management, including business development, client relations, and project oversight.

Training and Onboarding Consultant - Supply Planning
Conducted a comprehensive current-state assessment to inventory and evaluate existing onboarding and training materials across business processes and systems within the supply planning team.
Designed and developed a cohesive onboarding framework leveraging multimedia tools, including video, e-learning modules, and slide deck presentations.
Transformed tribal knowledge from a tenured team into scalable, standardized training documentation to improve onboarding consistency, efficiency, and long-term business continuity.

Served as a key consultant and project manager for Hershey's Retail Evolution initiative, overseeing the development and implementation of strategies to enhance retail capabilities, optimize labor processes, and strengthen retailer relationships. Led cross-functional teams to successfully execute project milestones, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, develop actionable plans, and drive sustainable change. Delivered measurable results by implementing innovative solutions and fostering collaboration across departments.

As a consultant and project manager, provided expert guidance and leadership to companies spanning the spectrum from small start-ups to international Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and automotive giants, such as Sabra Dipping Company and Stellantis. Leveraged a comprehensive skill set to coach executive leaders, develop strategies, and implement best practices aimed at reducing costs and driving profitable sales growth. Established and nurtured effective cross-functional relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project execution.

Led comprehensive loyalty and customer experience initiatives across fixed and variable operations for three luxury car dealerships. Directed diverse responsibilities including lead generation, event planning, social media strategy, print and digital marketing campaigns, manufacturer compliance, sales best practices, and internal collaboration between sales, service, and finance departments. Orchestrated seamless integration of initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction, retention, and overall dealership performance.

Led the development and management of the sales plan for five Kroger divisions in the Grocery/Natural Foods/Adult Beverage space. Worked collaboratively with category managers, CPGs, and division leadership to develop plans that optimized sales, maximized profit, and were market-relevant. Led the chicken/poultry and prepared foods categories for the entire Kroger enterprise. Responsible for product assortment, space management, sales/shrink budgets, labor studies, operations best practices, branding, marketing, sales planning, and vendor management. Created a first-of-its-kind cross-functional committee consisting of competing vendors, CPGs, and internal stakeholders to refresh a mature category valued at $50M.Created innovative customer-facing programs and promotions that were labor-neutral to the stores. Managed deli and bakery merchandising for 245 stores as well as a bakery manufacturing facility.