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Scalable Systems. Clear Content. Unified Store Experiences.

We’re all consumers. So what makes someone decide this is the one? That question from my MBA still shapes how I think about customer experience (CX). I help people find the right product at the right time—through a clear shelf, a clean PDP, or a simple path to purchase.


I’ve supported CX in-store and online through product setup, messaging, and operations. At Annie’s Hallmark, I managed 25,000+ SKUs across 59 stores, leading phased campaigns like Dreambook and seasonal ornament launches. For Instacart, I delivered during economic uncertainty, gaining insight into availability, pressure, and promotions. On Upwork, I’ve supported retail and warehouse startups, streamlining inventory, signage, and fulfillment workflows.


At Dash of Creativity, my business at Manchester Craft Market, I design and sell crochet and macramé goods and teach community classes. Managing displays, seasonal inventory, and workshops has given me hands-on experience in small business operations, customer engagement, and community education.


I collaborate across marketing, ops, merchandising, and tech to build scalable systems that support both discovery and delivery:

  • E-Commerce Execution: SEO, AI tools, metadata, and mobile UX on Shopify
  • Store Coordination: Listings and signage synced with inventory flow
  • Campaign Rollouts: Phased launches across channels for CX consistency
  • Customer-First Thinking: Improved discoverability through better tagging and presentation
  • Systems Thinking: Streamlined workflows from catalog updates to staging and signage
     

I focus on building systems that make it easier to shop, understand, and act for both customers and the teams behind the scenes.

The Impact of Strategic Infrastructure

The Impact of Strategic Infrastructure

The Impact of Strategic Infrastructure

When systems are aligned—whether managing 500 SKUs or 50,000—teams move faster and stay consistent across digital and physical stores.

  • Products are easier to find
  • Campaigns launch on time
  • In-store and online teams share a single source of truth

Common Challenges

The Impact of Strategic Infrastructure

The Impact of Strategic Infrastructure

  • Missing products in search or signage  
  • Promo tags and filters not working as expected  
  • Gaps between e-commerce and store execution  
  • Manual fixes slowing down seasonal or high-volume operations

What Structured Systems Deliver

The Impact of Strategic Infrastructure

What Structured Systems Deliver

  • SEO-ready metadata and tagging for stronger reach 
  • Filter logic that supports UX, merchandising, and store execution
  • Faster rollouts with standardized naming and workflows
  • High-volume updates that scale across retail and digital channels

featured case study

Annie's Hallmark (E-Commerce SEO & Shopify Optimization) 

Prepared Annie’s Hallmark for their 2025 Dreambook campaign through optimized listings and fulfillment systems spanning e-commerce and 59 brick-and-mortar locations.

Key Contributions:

  • Rewrote product descriptions using AI to align with Annie’s brand voice
  • Updated Shopify listings with structured metadata, Dreambook filters, and availability indicators 
  • Created store-specific fulfillment files based on Dreambook wishlist submissions
  • Standardized backend processes to support early product rollout and inventory coordination

Results:

  • Unified customer experience across catalog, site, and store
  • Improved store-level execution through digital clarity and branded content

key services

Content Architecture & Metadata

Merchandising & Campaign Enablement

Merchandising & Campaign Enablement

  • Tag audits, naming standards, and structured cleanups  
  • Metadata for filters, search, and store readiness  
  • Content frameworks aligned with SEO and channel behavior

Merchandising & Campaign Enablement

Merchandising & Campaign Enablement

Merchandising & Campaign Enablement

  • Homepage and collection page planning for promotions
  • Campaign tagging synced with inventory and fulfillment
  • Email and ad segmentation aligned with availability

Platform Implementation

Workflow & Documentation

Workflow & Documentation

Shopify, Webflow, WordPress, Adobe Experience Manager 

  • Schema markup, PDP optimization, and internal linking
  • Content QA and rollout using Figma and AEM

Workflow & Documentation

Workflow & Documentation

Workflow & Documentation

  • Process alignment across digital, retail, product, and marketing 
  • Scalable SOPs for store and e-commerce coordination
  • Backlog cleanup and recurring merchandising task management

    Retail Systems & Tools

    Retail teams rely on a wide range of systems to keep operations running smoothly—from inventory and order tracking to customer insights and point-of-sale support. Below are some of the key tools I’ve worked with across retail environments:

    • Retail.net (Tomax): Used for purchase orders, inventory visibility, vendor returns, and product transfers. Navigated both standard and retail.net prod environments to support real-time operations and informed decision-making. 
    • RSR (Retail Sales Reports): Accessed customer purchase history to help store teams personalize service, resolve issues, and spot repeat purchasing patterns.
    • Medallia: Applied insights from Medallia team feedback to improve signage, simplify pickup flow, and clarify promotional messaging based on customer experience data. 
    • Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with store and warehouse teams to support accurate receiving, efficient restocking, and seamless execution.
    • POS Systems: Handled pricing, returns, and checkout-related questions to maintain smooth front-of-house operations.
    • Shopify & Excel: Managed online product organization and inventory updates through Shopify. Used Excel for return analysis, pricing updates, and tracking purchase behavior trends.

    Multi-Brand, Multi-Channel Retail Alignment

    Managing Multi-Brand Complexity

    Consistent Brand Experiences Across Channels

    Consistent Brand Experiences Across Channels

    Supporting multiple brands means balancing unique SKUs, categories, and promotions across platforms. Success requires consistency and coordination:

    • Product updates managed via manual entry or bulk upload 
    • Brand-specific tags, images, and categories maintained in Shopify
    • Seasonal transitions coordinated across e-commerce and store floors
    • Vendor timelines and category needs aligned across teams
    • Inventory and product visibility kept consistent across channels

    Consistent Brand Experiences Across Channels

    Consistent Brand Experiences Across Channels

    Consistent Brand Experiences Across Channels

    A unified customer experience depends on tight alignment between digital and physical retail:

    • E-commerce content updated to reflect launches, promos, and seasonal shifts 
    • Excel used to manage pricing, returns, and brand priorities
    • Store teams synced to match displays, inventory, and messaging
    • Navigation and merchandising aligned across online and in-store channels
    • Tools like Retail.net, RSR, and Medallia applied for tracking, insights, and CX improvements
    • Supported POS, restocks, and signage during brand campaigns

    Multi-Brand, Multi-Channel Retail Alignment

    Managing Multi-Brand Complexity

     Q: Do you have experience with seasonal and high-volume product launches?

    Yes. I’ve supported launches involving hundreds of SKUs, including seasonal drops, gifting campaigns, and collection releases across multi-brand environments. My role often includes coordinating timelines, aligning messaging, and building systems that ensure smooth execution across digital and in-store channels. At Annie’s Hallmark and other multi-brand retailers, I worked on high-visibility campaigns like the annual ornament premiere, requiring cross-channel consistency and fast turnaround.

    Q: Can you support both online and in-store retail operations?

    Absolutely. I’ve worked in Shopify and WordPress to manage complex product catalogs, create landing pages, and optimize PDPs for clarity, SEO, and conversion. I also support in-store efforts like signage coordination, campaign rollouts, and wishlist tracking—ensuring consistent storytelling and customer experience across all touchpoints.


    Q: How do you work with lean, fast-moving teams?

    I build flexible systems that make it easier to move quickly without losing quality. This includes tools like upload templates, naming conventions, content checklists, and automation (e.g., Photoshop actions, AI-assisted writing). I’ve worked with teams managing multiple brands under one umbrella and understand how to balance shared processes with individual brand identities.


    Q: Have you managed retail content updates directly?

    Yes. I’ve led daily and seasonal content updates, including PDP refreshes, tagging, categorization, and updating promotional banners. I’ve written and edited copy across diverse product types and categories, and partnered with designers to make sure updates are on-brand and on time.


    Q: Can you help improve merchandising and discoverability?

    Yes. I’ve built internal tagging frameworks and streamlined navigation for better product discovery. In multi-brand contexts, I’ve also worked to reduce duplication across PDPs, align taxonomy for cross-category visibility, and implement backend changes that improve both the customer journey and internal workflows. 

    playbooks

    Lessons from 1,000+ Product Descriptions (pdf)Download
    Smarter Tagging, Faster Selling (pdf)Download
    How to Make Product Tags Work Harder (pdf)Download
    From Wishlist to Checkout: A Conversion Guide (pdf)Download
    When a Product Goes Viral, Are You Ready (pdf)Download
    Product Launch Checklist for Viral Moments (pdf)Download
    Live Sale Planning & Execution Checklist (pdf)Download
    How Shipping Impacts More Than You Think (pdf)Download

    Checklists & Templates

    Customer Birthday Celebration Checklist (pdf)Download
    Shipping Impact Checklist (pdf)Download
    Retail Feedback-to-Action Checklist (pdf)Download

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