Ariane Allen
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Key member of the Nike team, spearheaded intricate data operations for the Footwear, Apparel, and Equipment Division. Played a pivotal role in the triumphant launch of products across various divisions, including professional sports. Leveraged proficiency in data automation and project management to streamline processes, foster seamless team coordination, and elevate data quality. Accomplishments facilitated division's growth and strengthened market positioning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Information Analyst II / Project Manager - Nike Footwear Division
Nike
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Drove complex data operations for footwear team in product development/creation
- Conceptualized training for contract individuals on site and in India for daily operational work
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning sessions, aligning efforts with company goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports through Smartsheets.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
Product Information Analyst II / Project Manager - Apparel and Equipment
Nike
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Led complex projects with multiple competing priorities for Apparel and Equipment collectively while assisting in growing a multi billion dollar industry world wide and presenting work to peers on a monthly basis.
- Lead point of contact in data operations for 11 different Nike third party vendors at a time to assist in product data management and development for product creation.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Streamlined reporting procedures by creating user-friendly dashboards through Smartsheets for easy access to key performance indicators.
- Led a group of 6 rotating temporary Data Specialists to assist in daily data management and projects.
Product Information Analyst - Apparel and Equipment
Nike
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed complex data sets using various techniques including automation to collectively gather data and place in system in order for the product creation process to kick off
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Maintain compliance with data governance and data domain requirements by working closely with business and technology partners
- Agile hats worn in role: Associate Line Plan Manager, Developer and Data Operations under Product Creation
- Active member with Employee Engagement to promote Team Building including Employee Recognition on a weekly cadence through various events including an organization Newsletter
- Milestone Award Recipient, Nike, 02/2020, for the work I was doing in bridging cross functional teams and product management within the headwear category.
Product Information Analyst - Apparel and Equipment
PRO Unlimited
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Manage complex data entry sets with competing priorities within the Golf and Tennis categories while using relevant techniques to efficiently complete the work including partnering with the automation team to enhance smart data entry capabilities
- Covered as an interim Associate Product Manager in Tennis while team was in search for new candidate
- Maintained compliance with data governance and data quality teams.
Data Quality Analyst/Data Governance for Nike
PRO Unlimited
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Utilize Tableau and Informatica to prepare and deliver visual presentations that translate analytic insights into tangible and actionable solutions for business partners to implement
- Managed output through dashboards to effectively report on key business intelligence
- Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to develop algorithmic solutions to business problems.
Master Data Analyst - Supply Chain Management
Providence Health & Services
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Manage and initiate data in company systems while identifying quality and completeness issues and aid with cleanup
- Offer data-driven recommendations to business partners based on product or customer behavior analysis
- Manipulate and analyze large or complex data sets using relevant techniques through Microsoft Excel
- Assist in the launch of Providence clinics throughout the Northwest into various Walgreens stores.
Product & Allocation Analyst for Nike
Sunrise Systems, Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Data management and implementation within SAP for Nike global website
- Ensure system had accurate costs and items for each season to ensure Nike.com ran smoothly.
Sourcing Information Analyst for Nike
PRO Unlimited
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Coordinate with 8 separate Sourcing Analysts for Global Apparel Categories with data management of two separate systems- SAP and PPS to implement various data sets for product sourcing
- Work with various planning departments within Nike on each individual style to help meet margin percent, capacity and cost alignment to ensure goals are met for the category products within each season
- Create Onboarding Materials to be used for role replacements or additions.
Product Developer and Costing Analyst for Nike
PRO Unlimited
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Act as the liaison between Design, Development and the Factories of development to ensure all involved have the details and tools needed to produce the product within the calendar of tight deadlines and multiple seasons at a time
- Facilitate the decision making process that leads to on-time product confirmation and sample delivery by consistently reviewing and evaluating project status with the project creation team
- Recommend and specify to product creation team the material, component and construction options to meet key features, fit and product performance goals
- Negotiate costs for product creation with factories and enter costs for each garment, color and region.
Sourcing Information Analyst for Nike
CDW
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Led the onboarding and training processes for new Nike contract employees including developing SOP's, one on one training and lead monthly team meetings
- Assist in the ideas and implementation of improving systems and tools for Sourcing/Costing organization
- Built a report/template through Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint to report on Seamless styles across categories tracking factory capacity, sourcing & style count for managers and other departments to use cross functionally
- One of the leads on the Young Athletes and Running Category assisting in additional work outside of existing parameters that included reporting and data management as well as working closely with the PCC's and setting new source styles.
Buying Coordinator / Allocation Analyst - Apparel, Equipment and Footwear for Nike Clearance Stores
Kelly
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Assist in the transition of the previous Nike ordering data execution system into SAP system for all data management
- Process improvement reporting: Created a simplified report for Buyers, Allocators, Managers and Directors that pulls product performances within all Nike Clearance stores from each week for Apparel, Footwear and Equipment for use of assisting with weekly buys, inventory and promotions
- Coordinate all vendor set ups, item coding, PO revisions, bulk management and PO entry through SAP Portal
- Brought on for initial 6 week contract which turned into 10 months.
Marketing Assistant
FamilyCare Health
11.2008 - 08.2010
- Grow existing business through media and marketing campaigns including commercial advertising, radio, newspaper, magazine and online advertising
- Coordinate and lead all events/trade shows for company including introducing new events to participate in
- Manage budgets, invoices, department expenses and record keeping using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Compose and distribute inter-departmental memorandums using word (e-mail, documentary and voice) ensuring timely delivery and receipt of important information while also maintaining confidentiality
- Responsible for ordering and designing all company promotional and marketing items while working closely with outside vendors
- Handle company print jobs both in house and outsourced while coordinating with printing companies to complete the end product
- Developed a more organized and streamlined commercial and member packet for prospective Medicare members that resulted in saving the company over $65,000 per year.
Department / Store Management - Accessories, Retail Sales, Customer Service Associate
Nordstrom
11.1997 - 10.2008
- Achieved top sales in my department consecutively within Apparel and Accessories; leading to a promotion to department manager
- Promoted as a Department Manager 3 different times within a six month period for three separate Nordstrom stores in the Portland and Salem area including consistence business increases in all three stores
- Led three of my employees into management promotions
- Top sales for the Estee Lauder cosmetic brand
- Ended Nordstrom career as a customer service associate, store operator and cash room operations (ranked # 1 in the company for cash room accuracy).
Education
Certificate in Project Management -
Portland State University
Applied Studies and Business -
Northwest Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Tualatin High School
Skills
- Employee Training and Mentorship
- Multiple Priorities Management
- Tableau Software
- Excellent Communication
- Product Operations
- Smartsheet
- Excel proficiency
- Project Management
- Leadership
Certification
- Smartsheet Product Certified User, Smartsheet
- Project Management, Portland State University's Center for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE)
Hobbies
Travel, Fashion, Photography, Writing, Baking, Event Planning
Timeline
Product Information Analyst II / Project Manager - Nike Footwear Division
Nike
10.2023 - 06.2024
Product Information Analyst II / Project Manager - Apparel and Equipment
Nike
11.2021 - 10.2023
Product Information Analyst - Apparel and Equipment
Nike
06.2019 - 11.2021
Product Information Analyst - Apparel and Equipment
PRO Unlimited
10.2018 - 06.2019
Data Quality Analyst/Data Governance for Nike
PRO Unlimited
06.2018 - 10.2018
Master Data Analyst - Supply Chain Management
Providence Health & Services
10.2015 - 01.2018
Product & Allocation Analyst for Nike
Sunrise Systems, Inc.
07.2015 - 10.2015
Sourcing Information Analyst for Nike
PRO Unlimited
10.2014 - 02.2015
Product Developer and Costing Analyst for Nike
PRO Unlimited
05.2014 - 09.2014
Sourcing Information Analyst for Nike
CDW
11.2012 - 12.2013
Buying Coordinator / Allocation Analyst - Apparel, Equipment and Footwear for Nike Clearance Stores
Kelly
08.2011 - 06.2012
Marketing Assistant
FamilyCare Health
11.2008 - 08.2010
Department / Store Management - Accessories, Retail Sales, Customer Service Associate
Nordstrom
11.1997 - 10.2008
Certificate in Project Management -
Portland State University
Applied Studies and Business -
Northwest Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Tualatin High School
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