Jasmine Patterson
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven business professional with over 10 years of experience in corporate retail and business strategy. Adept at driving organizational growth through data-backed decision-making, cross-functional leadership, and the development of scalable frameworks that improve operational efficiency and customer engagement. Recognized for blending strategic insight with practical execution to optimize performance, strengthen market positioning, and deliver measurable business impact across diverse retail environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst, Interconnected Strategy
The Home Depot Store Support Center
12.2025 - Current
- -Built and executed strategic roadmaps for complex e-commerce initiatives, including problem framing, hypothesis development, data acquisition, targeted analytics, competitive insight generation, solution design, and operational rollout.
- Developed and presented strategic recommendations to Senior and Executive Leadership to guide online-business decision-making and support long-term enterprise growth.
- Identified, scoped, sized, and monitored execution of enterprise growth initiatives valued at ~$100M by contributing to the strategic framing, planning, and implementation of near- and long-term opportunities.
Senior Analyst, Pro Strategy
The Home Depot Store Support Center
02.2023 - 12.2025
- Refined and optimized operating models to support incremental growth strategies for Professional Sales teams, including Account Managers and Outside Sales Representatives.
- Executed strategic growth initiatives across the organization to help achieve and exceed enterprise B2B growth objectives, including work on the Pro Partners program.
- Built strong cross-functional partnerships and collaborated with team leadership to develop actionable plans that deliver value to sales associates and B2B customers.
- Developed and formalized the company’s customer value proposition and established robust customer and associate listening mechanisms to surface improvement opportunities.
- Produced a comprehensive home-builders insights report for Pro Merchandising by analyzing trade-specific data (e.g., builders, remodelers, plumbers, electricians) on job types, product usage, and purchasing preferences to inform strategies for better serving Pro customers.
Senior Analyst, Communications & Project Mgmt
The Home Depot Store Support Center
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Facilitated enterprise-level strategy development by aligning cross-functional priorities, improving communication flow, and increasing visibility of initiatives across the business.
- Led the Pro Preferred SKUs project, partnering with internal teams and suppliers to curate a high-performing assortment of Pro-focused products stocked in distribution centers for rapid shipment and delivery.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success, by creating and updating the Pro business placemat.
Merchandise Planner
The Home Depot Store Support Center
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Analyzed sales performance for a $2.4B Laundry category and delivered actionable insights that drove $263.9M in sales growth vs. plan, $144M in margin improvement, and a 149 bps increase in margin rate.
- Managed eight major company events generating $227M in sales, contributing an incremental $101M YoY increase.
- Expanded space-optimization strategies across event racetracks and showroom layouts, resulting in a 20% comp lift (2020 vs. 2019).
- Led the transition of the opening price-point laundry pair from Amana to Hotpoint, enabling a projected $200M in annual sales, significantly surpassing Amana’s historic peak of ~$150M.
- Reduced overstock inventory by $19M, improving store inventory health and supporting a leaner, more efficient operating model.
- Managed a 399K-SKU store-level laundry assortment, providing item-level recommendations to product development and clustering teams to ensure alignment with assortment strategy and space optimization.
- Utilized merchandising systems and MyDrill to assess class productivity, product trends, inventory status, and margin rate, recommending floor-level space optimization across 1,980 stores.
- Analyzed vendor profitability to support data-driven merchant negotiations, resulting in cost reductions, exclusive product launches, promotional opportunities, and rebate gains.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to diagnose issues, identify trends, and manage project execution to ensure strong in-store merchandising performance.
- Identified and quantified assortment opportunities, developed seasonal transition strategies, and executed store-level implementation in alignment with merchant guidance.
- Developed process-improvement documentation for supplier onboarding, SKU management, pricing, inventory, and merchandising workflows; established new best practices to enhance assortment management efficiency.
Assistant Buyer
Paradies Lagardere
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Analyzed key business metrics—including sales trends, inventory levels, and margin performance—to identify opportunities and develop strategies that drive category growth.
- Managed product information across multiple categories and oversaw onboarding for new vendors and item setup to ensure accurate and timely assortment execution.
- Collaborated with planning, visual merchandising, operations, and other cross-functional teams on both daily workflows and major initiatives to support business objectives.
- Served as the primary point of contact for more than 850 stores, providing guidance on issue resolution, merchandising execution, new store openings, and product tests.
- Researched and evaluated market trends through competitive shopping, customer insights, and digital channels to inform assortment decisions and identify emerging opportunities.
Assistant Buyer
Bed Bath & Beyond
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Partnered with vendors to secure optimal product assortments for the Hard Window department.
- Generated and analyzed weekly and monthly reports to identify trends, performance gaps, and growth opportunities.
- Oversaw website content and visual merchandising to enhance online performance and customer experience.
- Contributed to the development of a new store concept and a custom window program, supporting strategic business initiatives.
- Managed the collection, organization, and tracking of physical product samples to streamline product evaluation and selection.
- Researched market trends and prepared presentations for business review meetings, providing actionable insights to leadership.
Brand Specialist Manager
Forever 21
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with visual managers to support merchandising, floor sets, and other visual presentation tasks.
- Managed operational responsibilities, including serving as Leader-on-Duty (LOD) and completing daily administrative paperwork.
- Monitored daily sales performance, identified trends, and provided insights to optimize sales strategies.
- Motivated, coached, and developed team members to enhance individual performance and foster strong teamwork.
- Built and maintained lasting customer relationships through effective communication and exceptional service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion And Retail Management
The Art Institute
Pittsburgh, PA08-2015
Skills
- Corporate Development & Growth Strategy Research
- Strategic Planning & Roadmapping
- Omnichannel Retail Strategy (Store E-Com)
- Merchandising Strategy & Execution
- Assortment Planning & Category Management
- Competitive & Trend Analysis
- Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
- Data-Driven Decision Making & Visualization
- Customer Insights & Market Segmentation
- Advanced Excel
- Advanced Powerpoint
Work Availability
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Work Type
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Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionCareer advancementTimeline
Senior Analyst, Interconnected Strategy
The Home Depot Store Support Center
12.2025 - Current
Senior Analyst, Pro Strategy
The Home Depot Store Support Center
02.2023 - 12.2025
Senior Analyst, Communications & Project Mgmt
The Home Depot Store Support Center
11.2021 - 02.2023
Merchandise Planner
The Home Depot Store Support Center
09.2019 - 11.2021
Assistant Buyer
Paradies Lagardere
09.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Buyer
Bed Bath & Beyond
03.2016 - 08.2017
Brand Specialist Manager
Forever 21
06.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Fashion And Retail Management
The Art Institute