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Matthew (Matt) Thomas
Consumer Goods
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Matthew (Matt) Thomas's Bio:
Matthew (Matt) Thomas's Experience:
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Business Planning Manager | Project Manager, Strategic Planning, Retail Leadership Communications at Best Buy
March 2009 - March 2013Directed and managed the development and execution of strategic work streams for a $3.7 billion business in conjunction with the business teams, horizontal business groups and retail, to create quality retail plans surrounding yearly, quarterly planning, major drive times as well as category specific initiatives. CREATED STRATEGY TO LAUNCH NEW REVENUE STREAMS o Created $25 million dollar business - launched the in-store experience, procedures, tools and measurements for the initial launch of in-store gaming software trade-in. o Developed the sales plan, trainings and tools that supported Best Buy's entry into selling eReaders in-store and online which is now a $60 million business. PROJECT MANAGEMENT DRIVES RESULTS o Led and managed a retail leadership conference of over 1,200 attendees that prepared and trained store leaders on the business priorities, goals and tools needed to successfully execute the holiday season with a budget of over $4 million. o Created a clearance event sales plan that resulted in a 20 percent year over year increase in total Company comparable sales. o Led a team to create and build and manage the communication vehicles and tools that are utilized to inform and support field and store leadership with the strategic and tactical plans necessary to run the business CROSS FUNCTIONAL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS o Represented the Home Business Group and had a major role in developing and authoring and communicating the Company's holiday plan that resulted in the reversal of eight negative comparable sales quarters.
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Business Planning Manager | Project Manager, Strategic Planning, Retail Leadership Communications at Best Buy
March 2009 - March 2013Directed and managed the development and execution of strategic work streams for a $3.7 billion business in conjunction with the business teams, horizontal business groups and retail, to create quality retail plans surrounding yearly, quarterly planning, major drive times as well as category specific initiatives. CREATED STRATEGY TO LAUNCH NEW REVENUE STREAMS o Created $25 million dollar business - launched the in-store experience, procedures, tools and measurements for the initial launch of in-store gaming software trade-in. o Developed the sales plan, trainings and tools that supported Best Buy's entry into selling eReaders in-store and online which is now a $60 million business. PROJECT MANAGEMENT DRIVES RESULTS o Led and managed a retail leadership conference of over 1,200 attendees that prepared and trained store leaders on the business priorities, goals and tools needed to successfully execute the holiday season with a budget of over $4 million. o Created a clearance event sales plan that resulted in a 20 percent year over year increase in total Company comparable sales. o Led a team to create and build and manage the communication vehicles and tools that are utilized to inform and support field and store leadership with the strategic and tactical plans necessary to run the business CROSS FUNCTIONAL STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS o Represented the Home Business Group and had a major role in developing and authoring and communicating the Company's holiday plan that resulted in the reversal of eight negative comparable sales quarters.
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Senior Product Manager, Category Manager | Strategic Merchandising, Field Communications, Operations at Best Buy
September 2007 - February 2009Developed and maintained alignment between the business strategy and the in-store behaviors and processes. Directed retail partners in operations model, sales labor productivity, product process, supply chain, and overall standard operating procedures.
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Senior Product Manager, Category Manager | Strategic Merchandising, Field Communications, Operations at Best Buy
September 2007 - February 2009Developed and maintained alignment between the business strategy and the in-store behaviors and processes. Directed retail partners in operations model, sales labor productivity, product process, supply chain, and overall standard operating procedures.
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General Manager | Leadership, P&L Management, Vendor Relationships, Customer Experience at Best Buy
July 2005 - September 2007Produced profitable growth and created an environment that utilizes and grew my employee's skills and satisfaction all in support of growing the customer experience. The store finished 100 percent to NOP and 101.3 percent to revenue in FY 2007, while reducing turnover by 50.3 percent.
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General Manager | Leadership, P&L Management, Vendor Relationships, Customer Experience at Best Buy
July 2005 - September 2007Produced profitable growth and created an environment that utilizes and grew my employee's skills and satisfaction all in support of growing the customer experience. The store finished 100 percent to NOP and 101.3 percent to revenue in FY 2007, while reducing turnover by 50.3 percent.
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District Team Leader at Target
February 2002 - May 2005Led a multi-store organization of 3,000 employees who supported $400 million in sales in 15 stores located in Wisconsin and Michigan.
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District Team Leader at Target
February 2002 - May 2005Led a multi-store organization of 3,000 employees who supported $400 million in sales in 15 stores located in Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Store Team Leader at Target
May 1999 - February 2002Oversaw and coordinated the general merchandising, operations, guest service and human relations functions for the entire store averaging $40 million in annual sales
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Store Team Leader at Target
May 1999 - February 2002Oversaw and coordinated the general merchandising, operations, guest service and human relations functions for the entire store averaging $40 million in annual sales
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Executive Team Leader at Target
June 1995 - May 1999Responsible for driving sales, team member management, store leadership and community service. Activities involved recruiting and hiring, orientation and training, on-the-job support, and counseling and coaching responsibilities.
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Executive Team Leader at Target
June 1995 - May 1999Responsible for driving sales, team member management, store leadership and community service. Activities involved recruiting and hiring, orientation and training, on-the-job support, and counseling and coaching responsibilities.
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Sr. Project Manager, Product Management, Business Planning & Operations at Improving Business Performance in CPG, Retail, Healthcare, Technology, Electronics
March 2013I am seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Sr. Product Management, Director Business Planning & Operations leadership role where I can leverage my expertise in improving business performance in a CPG, Retail, Healthcare, Technology, Electronics or PBM company.
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Sr. Project Manager, Product Management, Business Planning & Operations at Improving Business Performance in CPG, Retail, Healthcare, Technology, Electronics
March 2013I am seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Sr. Product Management, Director Business Planning & Operations leadership role where I can leverage my expertise in improving business performance in a CPG, Retail, Healthcare, Technology, Electronics or PBM company.
Matthew (Matt) Thomas's Education:
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University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
1990 – 1995Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
1990 – 1995Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
University of St. Thomas
2013 – -Mini Master Of Project Management -
University of St. Thomas
2013 – -Mini Master Of Project Management
Matthew (Matt) Thomas's Interests & Activities:
Senior Project Manager, Sr. Product Manager, Director, Category Manager, Consumer Packaged Goods, CPG, Retail, Leadership, Program Management, Business Planning, Strategy, Communications, Event Organization, Leadership, Sales, Product Launches, Customer-focused results, National Account Manager, Senior Product Manager, Senior Project Manager, Vice President Customer Development, Director, Business Planning, Gaming, eReader, Mobile, iPad, iPhone, Mobile Applications, Retail, Big Box, Entertainment, Video Products, Video Trade-In, Gaming Consoles, Field Communications, Technology Vendors, Merchandising, Third Party Vendors, Product Innovation, Retail Innovation, New Channels, Employee Training, blu-ray, Entertainment Studio Negotiations, Online Merchandising, Retail Marketing Programs, Online Couponing, Consumer Experiences, Customer Experiences, Retail Employee Innovation Programs, Blue Shirt Counsel, New Product Launches, salt water fish, DIY, Healthcare, PBM, CPG, Technology