Kelli Edmondson
TARGET
San Jose,United States
13
years of professional experience
Product Development Professional experienced in driving innovation and enhancing product lifecycles. Delivered tangible results through expertise in market research, data analysis, and project coordination while fostering collaborative team environments. District Leader with a strong foundation in Visual Merchandising, streamlined processes, and effectively collaborated with cross-functional teams to bring innovative products to market.
Work History
Product Development Analyst (Fast Lanes)
3 Years 7 Months- Maintained understanding of brand aesthetic and collaborated with design to develop product line within financial goals.
- Leverage technical knowledge and leadership support to troubleshoot and resolve issues that are unique and may require an innovative approach.
- Identified and resolved manufacturing and costing issues prior to development, ensuring quality execution for bulk production.
- Understood divisional and cross-functional goals and collaborated with team to execute supporting strategies.
District Visual Merchandising Leader
5 Years 4 Months- Applied knowledge of business fundamentals, including department sales trends, inventory management, guest shopping patterns, and pricing and promotions strategies, to optimize department performance.
- Stay up to date with competitors and trends in the retail industry to leverage insights that drive business objectives in each specialty department.
- Setting and planning department monthly and quarterly workload to support business priorities and managing teams in each department.
- Manage multiple businesses and balance team member expertise in each area to effectively manage teams in each department.
- Monitored competitors and retail industry trends to gather insights that informed business strategies across specialty departments.
- Led daily operations to ensure team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Developed training programs to enhance team productivity and engagement.
District Visual Merchandising Leader (In-store and In-home Installation)
4 Years 1 Month- Created inspiring shopping experiences for in-store guests and facilitated in-home services to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Managed multiple in-store and in-home projects, leveraging team member expertise to ensure effective execution and collaboration.
- Stay up to date with trends in Interior Design to leverage insights that drive business objectives and utilize strategic thinking to implement innovative designs both in store and in home.
- Coordinated with suppliers and warehouse teams across projects to guarantee timely delivery of merchandise.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Fashion Merchandising
Skills
Team management
Organizational development
Communication leadership
Interpersonal development
Problem solving
Product lifecycle management
Recruiting and talent management
Market analysis
User experience
Leadership communication
Market insights
Timeline
District Visual Merchandising Leader
TARGET
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
District Visual Merchandising Leader (In-store and In-home Installation)
POTTERY BARN
03.2017 - 04.2021Read More
Product Development Analyst (Fast Lanes)
GAP INC.
08.2013 - 03.2017Read More
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
Bachelor's degree from Fashion Merchandising
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