Vera Borell
Upper Holland,PA
Summary
Seasoned professional with over fifteen years of experience in the retail industry, serving various roles and possessing excellent communication, organizational, and analytical capabilities. Seeking an opportunity to diversify skillset and advance business goals through careful team management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
EPMO Project Manager
Burlington Stores, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with multiple key stakeholders to achieve successful implementation of new initiatives, adhering to project timelines, scope, and budgets.
- Successfully oversaw change initiatives for various organization-wide endeavors, including technology implementation projects.
- Developed and delivered a Project Portfolio Management tool, enhancing visibility throughout the enterprise.
- Counseled cross-functional teams in utilizing Smartsheets, a collaboration and work management software, while providing subject matter expertise and guidance in developing effective business solutions.
Merchant Import Operations Analyst
Burlington Stores, Inc.
11.2018 - 09.2022
- Co-led formulation of strategy, feasibility study, IT considerations, and tactical roadmap for import PLM system in Burlington
- Excelled at toggling between daily team prioritization, strategic reporting, and multiple special projects
- Regularly reported team progress to Executive Vice President Leadership, serving as a process subject matter expert.
- Led the training and development of import operations analysts on performance enhancement strategies resulting in improved team efficiency
Merchandise Process Analyst
Burlington Stores, Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Streamlined reports and templates, driving order process improvements and reducing supply chain costs
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to develop merchant training programs covering Excel, Merchandising BI, Merchant Dashboards, DC tour and order process training.
- Provided consistent training to promote full comprehension of order process life cycle
- Successfully mentored and educated a group of four individuals in their transition into the team while simultaneously handling multiple daily responsibilities.
Business Support Analyst
Burlington Stores, Inc.
12.2014 - 02.2017
- Supported development of data analysis reports, dashboards, and files
- Identified, developed, and delivered merchant training and training materials to enhance operational efficiencies
- Streamlined purchase order tracking and checkbook reconciliation, resulting in a 50% increase in efficiency
- Fostered effective collaborations with colleagues from diverse fields including IT, Buying, Allocations, and Planning at Burlington.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA05.2010
Skills
- Project Management
- Project development and lifecycle
- Stakeholder Communications
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Systems implementation
- Risk Management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Data Analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite expert
- Smartsheet and MS Project
- Training & Development
Timeline
EPMO Project Manager
Burlington Stores, Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Merchant Import Operations Analyst
Burlington Stores, Inc.
11.2018 - 09.2022
Merchandise Process Analyst
Burlington Stores, Inc.
02.2017 - 11.2018
Business Support Analyst
Burlington Stores, Inc.
12.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Philadelphia University
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