Project Management

MICHAEL BARNEY

MB TECH PROFILE: INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL

Tech Industry Professional looking to utilize merchandising, retail, and analytical background to gain a Project Management career that amplifies my leadership strengths, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills, while continually learning and developing new skills. EXPERIENCE:

Visual Merchandiser Best Buy Co., Inc 2018-Present

• Coordinate internal resources for the flawless execution of merchandising projects

• Ensure that all projects are delivered and executed on-time and within scope

• Assist in the definition of merchandising project scope, strategy, and objectives

• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress of multiple simultaneous projects for exceptional results within a given budget

• Manage changes to the merchandising project scope and project schedule using appropriate verification techniques

• Measure project performance using weekly execution reporting and making necessary changes to adapt to business needs and learn from the successes and opportunities

• Manage and establish relationships with cross-functional team members, key stakeholders, and external vendors

• Actively listen, ask clarifying questions, and document comprehensive project documentation and follow-up to keep projects on time

• Utilize company provided and external resources to continually develop leadership skills

• Impact assortment optimization, store segmentation, and shelf space productivity using performance data, customer demographics, and space analytics to achieve facings, capacity and return on space targets

• Utilize expertise in merchandising tools, guidelines, and technologies to design and execute store inventory presentation and product placement strategies for retail locations

• Manage communication of critical, time sensitive data to cross-functional teams

• Accountable for upstream and downstream implications of the work

• Leverage an understanding of industry trends, business priorities, product performance, and Merchandising Guidelines to create presentations that deliver financial goals

• Coach cross-functional leadership to understand business impacts across all categories and creatively problem solve for an optimal outcome

• Provide fulfillment Agent with scope of client issue, services needing performed, and any applicable information regarding the client and repair

• Maintain high levels of professionalism, courtesy, and service throughout all interactions

• Use excellent verbal and written skills to assist clients and clarify technical terms and services in language that anyone can understand

• Manage a multi-task environment to assist clients in a phone based environment and maneuver through different systems while speaking with the clients

• Ask probing questions, listen and record details to offer accurate next steps

• Monitor and manage queues and provide status update to clients

• Clearly communicate with team members on expectations and performance Space Management Analyst Best Buy Co., Inc 2017-2018 Geek Squad Support & Supervisor Best Buy Co., Inc 2013-2017 ****.******@*******.***

320-***-****

Minneapolis - St. Paul

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STRENGTHS:

Project Management

Cross-functional Teamwork

Complex Problem Solving

Critical & Analytical Thinking

Time Management

Strategic Planning

Strong Verbal & Written Communication

Ability to work well under pressure

Process Improvement

Negotiation

Leadership

Organization

Innovation

Research

Creativity

SKILLS:

MB

HTML

CSS

Javascript

Python

Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Presentation

Microsoft Office Suite

Networking

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