Kat Durant
DFW,Texas
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
GTM Retail Strategy & Operations Product Manager
Samsung Electronics Americas
Plano, USA
09.2021 - Current
- Develop strategic plans for flagship mobile phone launches by analyzing consumer insights, historical launch data, and partner feedback impacting - 37K locations in the US market
- Align product launch priorities to drive brand consistency throughout the retail experience, impacting training, visual merchandising, digital, and device displays
- Build and improve processes and communication plans to improve operational efficiencies across work groups
- Identify key opportunities for future company growth using data driven insights and consumer trends
- Develop and manage strategic roadmaps from ideation through postmortem
- Lead key touchpoints between Korea HQ office and SEA HQ to report and align global initiatives
Sr. Retail Operations Analyst
Verizon Wireless
Dallas, TX
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Supported South Area in driving sales, process improvement, and risk tracking
- Created improvement process plans in risk management, inventory tracking, security, merchandising, facilities, and IT
- Lead team in project execution on demanding timelines such as new store openings, relocating, and closures
- Communicated and maintained relationships with executive leadership to drive high priority initiatives
- Provided feedback and solution recommendations for strategic retail trials for nationwide launches
General Manager
Verizon Wireless
Grapevine, TX
02.2018 - 04.2019
- Engaged in sales strategy development to ensure products and services were effectively showcased throughout the customer journey
- Managed inventory processes, merchandising, risk management, and employee development
- Drove location to be recognized nationally for leader of Best Practices for success and achievement
- Built, developed, and coached a team of 15 : 5 celebrated promotions
National Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
Dallas, TX
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Exceeded sales result expectations, developed account relationships, and increased profits
- Developed brand awareness to the customer buying, planning, and marketing functions
- Provided regular and timely observation of pipeline trends with corrective actions and reporting
- Participated in the design and execution of the go-to-market strategy with regular and periodic tracking and reporting
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration And Management
Purdue University
12.2018
Volunteering Leadership
WISE - Samsung Women's ERG, South Central National Chair
Timeline
GTM Retail Strategy & Operations Product Manager
Samsung Electronics Americas
09.2021 - Current
General Manager
Verizon Wireless
02.2018 - 04.2019
Sr. Retail Operations Analyst
Verizon Wireless
01.2018 - 09.2021
National Account Manager
Verizon Wireless
12.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Business Administration And Management
Purdue University
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