Oscar Cardenas
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Dynamic project management and business operations professional with a proven track record at Nike, adept in cross-functional communications and performance monitoring. Excelled in leading high-stakes projects, enhancing business processes, and fostering team collaboration. Demonstrated decision-making prowess and a knack for driving operational excellence, achieving significant project milestones.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst II Global Football Apparel Operations
Nike
06.2024 - Current
- Managed and led GFA Delayed Sponsor workstream with minimal oversight.
- Coordinated and managed weekly meetings with cross-functional teams/stakeholders to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments accordingly.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Specialist II Accessories & SGX Operations
Nike
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Created and maintained systems and processes that served greater Accessories/Tees Operations & Product teams.
- Assisted in the ideation, implementation, and adoption of the Accessories team transitioning from a 4x to a 2x operating calendar.
- Helped refine and restructure the Accessories product calendar and briefing processes amidst fluctuations and ambiguity with central CODE calendar shifts, senior leadership transitions, and potential job impacts.
- Brought structure and awareness to a variety of calendar and operating projects and provided status updates to key cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership throughout the creation process.
- Established myself as a central point of contact for cross-functional partners in Design, Development, Management, Merchandising, and Finance through processes, tools, ways of working, and shared resource material to create better product on-time.
Marketplace Operations Specialist - North America
Nike
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed customer purchase orders from Nike's largest retail accounts from order capture to delivery.
- Developed comprehensive understanding of SAP and contract/PO management.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with North American distribution centers and internal cross-functional partners in S&IP, Merchandising, Logistics, Delivery, and Operations.
- Tracked and analyzed delivery reports to determine needed improvements.
Real Estate Agent/Project Manager
The Brokerage House
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed real estate contracts, negotiations, marketing campaigns, and all aspects of sales to finalize the purchase/sale of real estate and exceed customer expectations.
- Educated clients looking to sell or buy on current market conditions, legal requirements, pricing, and mortgages.
- Coordinated bid and qualifications processes to select architects, professional consultants, and
contractors for residential construction projects. - Cultivated and maintained professional relationships with key contractors, vendors, and sub-contractors ensure full transparency and successful project completion of construction projects.
Education
MBA - International Business
Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA01-2026
Master of Science - Operations & Technology Management
University of Portland
Portland, OR05-2022
BBA - Marketing Management
University of Portland
Portland, OR12-2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Business Operations
- Decision Modeling
- Performance Monitoring
- Cross-Functional Communications
- Business Analytics
Accomplishments
- Ford Scholar
- University of Portland President's Scholar
- University of Portland International Advisory Board
- Pilots Guiding Pilots (University of Portland School of Business)
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Analyst II Global Football Apparel Operations
Nike
06.2024 - Current
Specialist II Accessories & SGX Operations
Nike
10.2022 - 05.2024
Marketplace Operations Specialist - North America
Nike
10.2021 - 10.2022
Real Estate Agent/Project Manager
The Brokerage House
02.2018 - 03.2021
MBA - International Business
Louisiana State University
Master of Science - Operations & Technology Management
University of Portland
BBA - Marketing Management
University of Portland
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