Autumn Armstrong
Beaverton,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Nike, Inc., excelling in strategic planning and data analysis. Created programming and initiatives that elevated employee engagement. Driven results by obsessing over the Nike Direct business in store, product and program management roles. Adept at fostering team collaboration across global and geo teams, and driving process improvements. I am committed to enhancing consumer experiences and developing talent.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
NA ATHLETE VOICE MANAGER
Nike, Inc
Beaverton, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented Athlete Voice initiatives to elevate store teams' insights and storytelling
- Developed NA process and resources enabling HQ functions to collect insights and feedback from store employees influencing business initiatives across NA and Global in HR, Digital Services, Product, Membership, Operations, Sustainability, Store Concepts and Marketing
- Spearheaded storytelling series creation to spotlight and celebrate store employees across the fleet
- Designed a platform fostering engagement between HQ, Field, and Store Leaders to gather enterprise-wide insights
- Provide expertise across various work streams
NA NDDC SR ALLOCATION PLANNER/ALLOCATION ANALYST
Nike, Inc
Beaverton, USA
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Develop strategy and oversee seasonal inventory for NDDC
- Manage the plan to support in-season inventory demand, including product initiatives, sport moments, and events
- Partner with key stakeholders to ensure brand-right execution, and maximize planned sell-through
- Delivered actionable insights through regular analysis for leadership and cross-functional teams
- Leveraged insights from reports, seasonal data, trends, and forecasts to maximize current season sales and influence future seasons
- Spearheaded tools and process updates for new hire onboarding
- Facilitated additional processes in allocations such as O2O, In Stock Reporting Roll Out, Pre-Season Tools & Process and Player Agent
GLOBAL NIKE ATHLETE EXPERIENCE, STRETCH
Nike, Inc
Beaverton, USA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Research and build strategy in support of NAX mission around Tuition Assistance and English Language Development
- Analyze Marketplace and Nike benefits to identify opportunities to better serve Firstline and competitively attract, grow, and retain talent
- Identified global demand for English Language Development to enhance learning outcomes, through research and Geo partnerships
- Contributed to development of processes, programs, and tools for Firstline
HEAD COACH
Nike, Inc
Portland, USA
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Directed a team dedicated to enhancing consumer experience and promoting business growth
- Coordinated a sales team of up to 30, focused on providing a premium consumer experience and delivering sales results
- Driving KPIs to deliver weekly, monthly sales targets
- Over 4-year period increased store sales by 21%
- Created emphasis in store around hiring, coaching, building talent pipeline and career growth to support field and HQ roles
- Delivered consistent results and improvements across operational excellence in Shrink, PRE
DISTRICT TRAINER
Chico’s FAS, INC
Portland, USA
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Served as NW Regional District Trainer
- Organized and facilitated new store-opening training seminars
- Led onboarding training initiatives for newly hired associates and managers within district
- Assisted in rollout of new company sales and training programs; created district specific training seminars in support of company expectations
STORE MANAGER/Assistant Store Manager
Chico’s FAS, INC
Portland, USA
10.2000 - 12.2008
- Led teams in five stores and built a strong company culture with dedication to the consumer experience
- Directed sales and operational activities for high volume stores within district, leading in top statistical measures
- Enhanced consumer service experience through strategic hiring, training, and scheduling
- Developed and oversaw succession plans for associates in management, sales, and visual merchandising
Education
BACHLOR OF ARTS - THEATER, POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR01.2000
Skills
- Growth-minded
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Risk mitigation
- Strategic planning
- Communication
- Problem Solver
Websites
Volunteer Experience
- Alzheimer’s Association, Community Educator
- Girl’s on The Run, Coach
- Doernbecher Hospital, Floor Volunteer
Relevant Retail Experience
- Barista I, Starbucks, Portland, OR, 01/01/00, 12/31/00
- Sales Associate I, Limited, Inc, Eugene, OR, 01/01/97, 12/31/99
- Sales Associate, Dept Lead, Fred Meyer’s, Salem, OR, 01/01/94, 12/31/96
- Sales Associate, Dept Lead, Fred Meyer’s, Eugene, OR, 01/01/94, 12/31/96
Professional Development
Project Management Course, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 01/01/07
Timeline
NA ATHLETE VOICE MANAGER
Nike, Inc
01.2021 - Current
GLOBAL NIKE ATHLETE EXPERIENCE, STRETCH
Nike, Inc
01.2020 - 12.2020
NA NDDC SR ALLOCATION PLANNER/ALLOCATION ANALYST
Nike, Inc
01.2013 - 12.2021
HEAD COACH
Nike, Inc
01.2008 - 12.2013
DISTRICT TRAINER
Chico’s FAS, INC
01.2005 - 12.2008
STORE MANAGER/Assistant Store Manager
Chico’s FAS, INC
10.2000 - 12.2008
BACHLOR OF ARTS - THEATER, POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Oregon
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