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JANEL KOLLAR

COLUMBUS,OHIO

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven operational leader with more than 19 years management experience in the retail industry. Proven track record of revamping processes for better workflow and efficiency. Talent for building and nurturing strategic alliances and partnerships. Excellent manager who can train, coach and mentor team members for career growth and success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Operations Manager

Express
01.2018 - 06.2024
  • Managed marketing projects in Workhorse as part of sample and postproduction workflow into Adobe Experience Manager.
  • Calendar creation and ensured cross functional partners met deliverables.
  • Routed Direct Mail, Style Books and Asset Books to merchant teams.
  • Provided product details on final assets for creative execution teams to ensure correct imagery is utilized.
  • Collaborated with the appropriate partners to align on brand strategies and ensure all requested assets and product priorities are captured for marketing campaigns.
  • Owned marketing style out process from start to finish.
  • Used JIRA to create tickets and manage projects with cross functional teams.
  • Scheduled multiple touch point meetings with cross functional partners and executives for each marketing campaign.
  • Team management and development of associates.

Merchandise Coordinator

SBC Advertising
10.2014 - 12.2017
  • Managed the sample process and databases with clients and vendors to ensure samples arrive by photography deadlines.
  • Utilized excel and inventory software to manage all samples between clients, location, studio and retouching teams.
  • Gathered and analyzed quotes from potential shipping vendors.
  • Scheduled all merchandise shipments to multiple locations.
  • Acquired images from the client and vendors for use in print ads.
  • Proofed copy provided by client to pass to the account teams.

Brand Delivery and Operations Manager

Victoria's Secret
10.2008 - 08.2014
  • Owned workforce management, merchandise flow, replenishment, sales and customer experience.
  • Managed quarterly inventories.
  • Drove brand guide planning and execution process.
  • Managed stores payroll by strategically scheduling associates to maintain optimal staffing levels.
  • Team management and development of 50+ associates.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising -

The Ohio State University
01.2001

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership
  • Planning
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Creative Operations Manager

Express
01.2018 - 06.2024

Merchandise Coordinator

SBC Advertising
10.2014 - 12.2017

Brand Delivery and Operations Manager

Victoria's Secret
10.2008 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising -

The Ohio State University

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