MATTHEW JOSEPH

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Skilled project manager who is experienced in building and leading cross-

functional teams over multiple divisions. My strengths include managing

execution and driving for results. Recognized for professionalism,

accountability, and focused job performance. Motivational, approachable

team leader with proven communication, and problem resolution abilities.

Specific areas of expertise include:

Project Management Budgeting and Forecasting Problem Solving

Conceptual Development Cross-functional Organizational

Collaboration Skills

Interpersonal Strategic Thinking PC and Mac

Communications Proficiency MS

Office Suite

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

* Partnered cross-functionally as a key driver of a Six Sigma project to

analyze issues with transition information processes to stores and

identified opportunities for improvement in the delivery chain.

Resulting online solution reduced volume of store emails which led to

$190,000 in annual savings.

* Led the facilitation of ordering and moving valance fixtures into

Target's planogram room in time for divisional, Senior Vice President,

and Executive Vice President walk-throughs. Prior to this, there were no

established practices for setting powered fixtures in this space.

Partnered with fixture design and presentation teams to troubleshoot as

requests continued to change at last minute.

* Selected Presentation Pyramid Captain for the Home division. Established

program for analyzing workload and communicating updates between

contractors and rest of team. Mentored contractors on company-specific

systems and merchandising strategies to optimize accuracy of output.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TARGET CORPORATION - Minneapolis, MN 2006 - 2014

Associate Project Lead

Organize and deliver business projects, operations, and supply chain

solutions. Budgeted and forecasted 66 retrofits projects utilizing $2.7M

in capital funding year-to-date for merchant driven initiatives.

. Manage scope, schedule, and budget for all retrofit construction

projects and fixture needs for Health & Beauty, Domestics, and

Housewares divisions.

. Responsible for coordinating, researching and communicating specific

projects from the request phase through completion.

. Collaborate with Fixture Purchasing/Procurement to obtain best fixture

pricing and value.

. Lead team meetings to monitor the activities, budgets, and spending of

other departments that affect the projects.

. Prepare and present major capital projects to Senior Management,

including CEO, President, and Executive Vice Presidents.

Retrofit Project Coordinator

Maintained and directed mainframe systems applications to support

department business needs. Created and maintained the timing and action

of existing store rollout project communications. Provided direction and

support to Target for the generation of purchase orders, invoice

processing, and expediting.

. Developed a common method of tracking retrofit costs through

partnership with the retrofit project leads.

. Produced monthly project tracking reports and updated as directed.

Partnered with retrofit group manager and senior group leads to assure

account information was reported in a consistent and accurate manner.

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. Re-tooled project risk reporting by assessing priorities, partnered

with project leads to ensure accuracy of reporting metrics, resulting

in higher team credibility and lower overall transition risk.

. Worked closely with property accounting in the timely set-up and

problem resolution of approved projects to enable generation of

purchase orders.

Merchandise Presentation Specialist

Collaborated in managing over $50 million in inventory for more than

1,500 stores. Communicate effectively with buyers, merchants, and Target

store team members to ensure proper execution of product initiatives.

. Facilitated monthly meeting for coordinators to drive development and

communication between teams to reduce workload.

. Successfully executed strategies for Decorative Home and Global Bazaar

divisions by maintaining accuracy in merchandising store layout plans

and coordinating inventory levels for each store.

. Ensured accuracy by creating effective materials for new stores and

store remodels three times a year.

. Maintained a high level of service in responding to store needs with

effective communication in a timely manner.

. Recognized for being a team player with a high level of efficiency and

a positive attitude.

ZIPSORT, INC. - Minneapolis, MN 2004 - 2006

Graphic Artist

Collaborated with production and account managers to prepare and

troubleshoot files for print and output to film. Created postcards,

envelopes, and other collateral materials and verified their compliance

with all postal requirements and regulations.

. Designed templates used for printing client letters and billing

statements used to incorporate variable data.

. Produced designs and layouts for internal communications and marketing

including invitations and holiday cards.

. Increased productivity efficiency by creating innovative procedures to

improve turnaround time.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA - Twin Cities, MN

Bachelor of Science in Design Communication

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