JACQUELINE

TRUNKS
802 150 Sudbury Street Toronto, ON M6J 3S8 Email: jacqueline.trunks@gmail.com
Phone: 419.993.0168 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetrunks

Summary:
Senior Analyst in Merchandising/Planning at Loblaw Companies Ltd. seeking a full-time position as an
Assistant Buyer in order to further my skillsets and experience in the retail industry. In the next 3-5 years I
plan on completing an MBA.

Highlighted Qualifications:
Advanced computer skills - proficient in Microsoft Office, with expert knowledge of advanced Microsoft
Excel functionality.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Strong knowledge of SAP, Microstrategy reporting, ISAT, Bi-Query, and Product Manager.
Experience in using Precima TopShelf, Job Assistant, and Microsoft SharePoint.

Education:
Humber College, Advanced Diploma Fashion Arts 2012-2014
Achieved Honour Roll status with an overall GPA of 4.0 in all four semesters. Received the Academic Award
of Excellence for achieving the highest overall GPA in the Fashion Arts program, as well as the Fashion
Award, donated by the Dean of the Humber Business School, for outstanding academic achievement,
leadership initiative, and community involvement. Studied topics such as Retail Buying, Wholesale Sales,
Global Retail Operations, and Marketing.

University of Western Ontario, Honours Specialization Health Sciences (BHSc.) 2005-2009
Studied a diversity of topics with an emphasis on research methodology. Completed a minor in Psychology.

Work Experience: Merchandising/Promotional Analytics
Loblaw Companies Ltd., Senior Analyst, Merchandising/Planning February 2015 Present
Support management team in executing and analyzing Market Grocery/Health & Beauty promotional
programs to ensure strong sales growth, profitable margins, and increased market share.
Manage financial roll-ups for promotional programs to ensure categories are meeting their
weekly/period sales and profit budgets; review a plan of action to achieve targets with category teams
in weekly promotional planning meetings.
Conduct weekly sales reports in order to review prior weeks performance and highlight sales and
profit opportunities.
Work with category teams to develop category strategies.
Assist with building key promotional events and major vendor-funded programs; manage vendor-
funded flyer pages in support of Wind at Back Initiatives and JBP plans by working collaboratively with
category, marketing, and regional Pricing and Promotions teams.
Manage flyer allocation process in alignment with category strategy and business needs; communicate
to category and regional Pricing and Promotions teams.
Create ad hoc reports and provide analysis upon request from core category management and cross-
functional teams.
Support the planning and execution of quarterly Control Brand Insiders programs with year over year
growth targets of +25%.
Prepare weekly DMAP (Department Manager Action Plans) to be used in conjunction with SPLAN for
ordering purposes at store level.
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Work Experience: Customer Service
Hospitality Industry 2006 Present
Bier Markt, Server and Supervisor March 2012 Present
Enhance customer satisfaction by combining exceptional product knowledge and an understanding of
customer wants and needs.
Certified Training Program train new hires by promoting brand values and culture in order to
enhance brand and employee performance.

Sandro/Maje at the Bay Queen St., Merchandise and Sales Associate May 2014 February 2015
Committed to achieving sales goals and growth of the company by building and maintaining
relationships with clients.
Effectively determined and met customer needs while providing excellent customer service.
Exhibited excellent product and trend knowledge in order to provide expert advice to clients.

Canadian Tire Financial Services, Financial Services Representative April December 2007
Generated highest level of new customer acquisition by promoting service strengths.
Helped company attain high customer service ratings by providing attentive and thorough customer
service.

Work Experience: Marketing/Administrative
To Be Seen Promotions, Marketing and Administrative Assistant May September 2006
Recruited clients via phone and email and responded to client inquiries.
Developed marketing materials for clients resulting in sales growth.
Demonstrated ability to take direction and work in a team environment by providing administrative
support as needed.

Internships and Volunteer Experience:
Infuse Magazine, Editor-in-Chief September 2013 April 2014
Conceptualized innovative and creative editorial and artistic concepts for Infuse, Humber College
Fashion Arts, Spa and Cosmetic Management Magazine.
Oversaw all editorial content and crosschecked facts, spelling, grammar, and writing style and
approved design layout and photos.

REFERENCES: Available upon request