Applications
Advertising Review Center (Kroger)
October 2012 - May 2016
Developed a platform to replace an inefficient Excel system; reduced processing time by 90% and saved $25 million.
- Replaced inefficient Excel-based system with streamlined solution.
- Eliminated use of 18 spreadsheets managed by over 300 people.
- Reduced processing time by 90%.
- Saved an estimated 3,000 hours of labor per week.
- Created a dependable platform for sharing advertising feedback across departments.
- Delivered a durable system, still in use over ten years later.
- Removed the need for a $25 million third-party solution.
- Demonstrated strong development skills for interdepartmental communication.
Technologies: SQL Database, Excel, Visual Basic .NET
Recast Costing (Kroger)
November 2017 - September 2025
Built an automated tool for deli and bakery costing; improved accuracy by 75% and saved 30 labor hours weekly.
- Built Recast for Deli/Bakery to replace outdated Excel process.
- Eliminated manual data copying from multiple systems.
- Reduced processing time by 80%.
- Saved an estimated 30 hours of labor per week.
- Improved cost accuracy by 75%, boosting retail profit.
- Integrated Recast with existing systems for seamless operation.
- Automated shipment data retrieval for blended ingredient cost calculations.
- Simplified recipe creation with direct ingredient input.
- Calculated accurate recipe costs for each division instantly.
- Supported better decision-making with precise cost management.
Technologies: SQL Database, Excel, Visual Basic .NET