Woodbury Roland
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About
I am a results-focused Merchant/Product Manager with a passion for growth and ready to help you expand. I have a proven track record in overseeing corporate objectives for multiple product categories generating $200M+ in annual sales. I am skilled in developing multi-year strategies, optimizing resources, expanding partnerships, and ensuring sustained program growth.
I have over 10 years of corporate experience in Merchandising and Marketing, for companies such as Home Depot and Cimpress. I thrive in a role where I can use my analytical skills and creative skills together in a team environment. I started my career in fashion business and then went to other industries to grow my skillset in a structured corporate environment.
I am known to be a team-player, easy to get a long with and enjoyable to have on a team. My past coworker recently told me, "Working with you on my team was a highlight of my career." I am known to be incredibly driven, yet kind and pleasant to work with. My past boss described me as "always appearing calm, collected and professional, while being the most productive worker on the team."
I took time away from the standard business corporate ladder to follow a lifetime dream of being a professional skydive coach. I traveled the world teaching people how to skydive and achieved the highest skill level in the sport. I ran my own private skydive coaching business while working for the two largest skydiving companies in the world. I attained a higher income level than when I was in corporate, all while following a passion.
The long term strain of skydiving on the body combined with Covid led me to attain health certifications and work in the functional health business industry. I ran my own business while working for one of the top functional medicine clinics in the world. I was determined to cure my own health which I successfully did through the knowledge gained while working in the field.
Through this life path, it became clear that my truest passion is women’s fashion and best skillset is business. How does my path show you I’m prepared to help your team uniquely thrive?
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You can see from my career and life path that I am extremely brave, determined, push boundaries, jump outside of the box and fight for success.
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I have the extensive corporate experience while also having the experience of running my own companies.
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I fight relentlessly to be better than our competition while fostering a positive internal environment.
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No matter the industry or type of team, I build strong relationships and drive financial success. Count on me to show up positive and driven each day.
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Merchant Examples
Strategy Plan- Example 1
Strategy Plan- Example 2
Assortment Review- Example 1
Assortment Review- Example 2
Assortment Review- Example 3
Assortment Review- Example 4
Pricing Presentation- Example 1
Pricing Presentation- Example 2
Year End Review
Category YOY Analysis
Line Review Analysis
Stats Quarterly Review
Discontinued SKU Project
Product Rationalization Project
Cornell Fashion Design Management Certification
Aaron Baker
Previous Manager
Global Head of Pricing
Woodbury reported directly to me in the Kitchen & Bath Category at HD Supply. I recruited Woodbury from the Marketing Department because of her clear willingness to take ownership where others would not.
Woodbury is both highly motivated & a quick learner. She is not afraid of taking a leadership position to ensure that her projects are done right, on-time and on-budget. She consistency exceeded expectations and was always willing to roll-up her sleeves to get the job done. She worked directly with vendors to build category plans, execute RFPs and analyze her product categories for growth opportunities. She built strong relationships with vendors, the sales team, and associates in other department and was able to leverage those relationships to help her accomplish her goals. She proved highly analytical and was able to formulate insights to improve both top-line and bottom-line growth.
Maria Popp
Previous Merchant Coworker
Procurement Analyst
Woodbury is a bright, talented individual with infinite potential. She has a vast knowledge of both marketing and product merchandising, and adapts easily when presented with unfamiliar subject matter. I have learned a tremendous amount from her, and have thoroughly enjoyed being on her team..
Tina McConnaughey
Previous Manager
Global Sourcing Manager
Woodbury is a wonderful asset to my team and to our department. She is professional, kind, hard working, and passionate about her role. She takes ownership and responsibility with everything she does and it amazes how it always comes with a smile and great attitude. She is a pleasure to work with and a it is a honor to be her manager.
Jeff Bierman
Previous Vendor Partner
Vice President of Sales
As the HD Supply Account Manager for Elkay Manufacturing, I worked directly with Woodbury during her focus on sourcing new products. Among other things, Woodbury developed a very effective promotion for one of our target products and executed the implementation from initial communication to national education to joint field sales calls with the key audience. Her engaging personal style was complimented by her attention to detail and well developed professionalism throughout this promotion, and extended to the rest of the work we completed throughout the year. She represented her company extremely well and was an absolute pleasure to work with.
Krista Treide
Previous Manager
Chief Marketing Officer
Woodbury Roland is a tremendous energy giver, an excellent communicator and one of those individuals who has great inherent business ethics and gets-things-done with ease, efficiency and a smile. As our PR manager, Woodbury effectively managed each of our Made for Good brands' social media efforts and press kits all while serving as a reliable liaison to both our external PR teammates and our nonprofit partners. Due to our organization's entrepreneurial nature, Woodbury often offered her assistance across matrices, assisting in marketing duties, e-commerce activities and our important ambassador program - ensuring our brand evangelists were well versed on brand initiatives and provided with newly released products and marketing tools. Woodbury would be a fantastic addition to any team looking for a reliable and experienced resource armed with superb work ethos and a wonderfully-warm spirit.
Del Stapley
Previous Director
Business Development Director
Woodbury is wonderfully dedicated and loyal colleague that's detail oriented, analytical, and a driver to accomplishing goals. I love having her on the team.
Nicole Martin
Previous Manager
Vice President of Marketing
Woodbury has the ability to look at every situation with a positive outlook. Her positive attitude never ceases, no matter the situation. I had the pleasure of managing Woodbury during her time as a Marketing Coordinator at HD Supply. I was particularly impressed by Woodbury’s ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while producing accurate, organized, thoughtful work. She is driven and does what it takes for a project to succeed. Woodbury would be an asset to any team!
Dara Elliot
Previous Manager
Head of Brand Marketing
Woodbury is hands down one of the most charismatic people I've ever met. Her positive energy and incredible work ethic was incredibly inspiring. She constantly went above and beyond on every single project. In addition to her impressive level of dedication, Woodbury thought strategically and always looked for solutions. She was an absolute pleasure to work with.