Isabella Bulone
Somerville,NJ
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
ALDI USA
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Supervised a $40M multi-store district, led three management teams with three direct reports and 40+ store employees in the Central New Jersey
- Managed various aspects of the business including: store operations, personnel/HR issues, staffing levels, KPIs, inventory, and project roll-outs at the store level
- Improved compliance metrics by reducing punch out late percentage from 42% to 9% in three months
- Coordinated installations of Electronic Sign Labels throughout district and Self Check Out at one location, resulting in the successful roll-out of new company initiatives
- Built relationships with direct reports, store teams, colleagues and other internal and external stake holders to support stores within the district and surrounding areas
- Communicated with divisional executives, provided regular updates and action plans regarding current opportunities and successes within the district.
Rapid Response / Trade Customization – Club Team Supply Chain Co-op
Johnson & Johnson
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Streamlined Current Inventory Report by consolidating information from four data files into a single file; reducing redundancies and improving inventory insights for Demand & Display Project Planners to optimize unit fill rate.
- Developed and deployed Pareto Charts for the Unit Fill Rate Action Plan, enabling Supply Chain Leadership Team to quickly focus on top priorities impacting product service. Improved data accuracy and format in excel to support upper management in making informed business decisions while reducing time to produce the report from 4 hours to 45 minutes.
- Compiled presentation, developed and published the meeting agenda and facilitated the weekly Risk & Recovery Meeting for Directors and Sr. Management.
- Created an E-Commerce dashboard, in Excel, for Sr. Club Display Project Planners highlighting product code detail, cost, customer, year to date sales, and projected sales enabling the Planners to more effectively manage the E-Commerce Channel.
- Managed and led SLOB meetings with the Trade Customization Club Team to support inventory management within the supply chain.
Game Day and Grassroots Intern
Penn State University Athletics Marketing
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Planned and executed game production, promotions and assisted full time Marketing staff
- Selected and engaged audience members to participate in in-game production and promotions
- Planned and implemented promotions and game day activities
- Created grassroots campaigns for Penn State’s 31 Division I athletic programs to increase attendance
- Lead participants in promotions such as games, giveaways, contests, and music, to enhance fan experience
- Promoted athletic events throughout campus and State College community.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2021
ISI Florence
Florence, Italy2019
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Hiring
- Operations Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Rapport and relationship building
- Customer Service
Leadership Experience
Learning Edge Academic Program (LEAP) - University Park, PA, Summer 2019
Served as as a LEAP Mentor for 20 incoming freshmen in their transition from high school to college life over 9 weeks of Summer Session. Organized at least one academic event and one social event per week for the first-year students. Met with students twice a week to ensure a smooth adjustment to college life providing useful resources and tips. Supported other mentors and full-time summer session staff with events.
Volunteer Experience
Penn State University Parents Program Family Ambassador, University Park, PA, 01/2019 - 12/2021
Served as a team member alongside the Parents Program and as a representative of Penn State. Created connections with Parents Council members through a career mentorship program. Participated in Parents Program annual events, including but not limited to Parents and Families Weekend, Fall Arrival, and Welcome Week. Served as a knowledgeable resource to parents and families about Penn State using relevant personal experiences in a professional manner. Collaborated with fellow student leaders and faculty to plan annual Parents and Families Weekend.
Accomplishments
- Director’s Award June 2017
- Athlete of the Year (2016)
- All League Honors (2015 & 2017)
- Multiple MVPs (2015 & 2017)
Skills Certifications
- Lean/Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
- Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Tableau
- SAP
Timeline
District Manager
ALDI USA
01.2022 - 04.2024
Rapid Response / Trade Customization – Club Team Supply Chain Co-op
Johnson & Johnson
06.2020 - 01.2021
Game Day and Grassroots Intern
Penn State University Athletics Marketing
01.2019 - 05.2020
The Pennsylvania State University
ISI Florence
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