Kathleen M Brady

About Kathleen M Brady

As a senior category management and merchandise marketing executive, I build, develop and lead teams that drive strategic initiatives across category management, product assortments, store environment, and merchandise marketing. In addition, I develop category strategies and tactical merchandising plans that drive top-line sales and bottom-line profits. Moreover, I am highly qualified in retail deli, bakery, foodservice and coffee bars processes and operations from the procurement of raw materials through distribution, all the way to the end user with a high regard for customer satisfaction. As a trusted business partner, I was selected by executive management of a Fortune 100 company to develop and operate a new Deli and Bakery value model—value model exceeded sales projections by 20% within the first year. I also developed and implemented the single largest “Signature” program into acquired delis, subsequent to an acquisition of a major retailer, increasing sales $58M+ within the first year. Furthermore, I centralized a Specialty Cheese category at the corporate level, growing category 15%+($300M).

Experience

1. Passenger Service Agent

   Alaska Airlines

   Mar 2020 — Present · Boise, ID, US

Education

• USC Marshall School of Business

  Food Industry Management

  1987 — 1988

• Hope International University

  Bachelor of Arts

  1999 — 2000

• University of Cincinnati

  Associate of Science

  1975 — 1978

• University of Southern California

  Food Management Program