Natalie Stewart

Strategic Project & Program Leader | Storyteller

Role
Merchandising Analyst - Project Manager at Core-Mark International
Location
Aurora, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Natalie Stewart

I am a multi-dimensional professional with a proven track record in project management…

Experience

  1. Merchandising Analyst - Project Manager

    Core-Mark International

    Apr 2021 — Present

    Merchandising Project ManagerLed logistics planning, communication, and execution for six regional Expos, serving customers and hosting 200+ vendors in the CPG and foodservice spaceManaged all aspects of the Expos, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish.Delivered a seamless experience for both customers and vendors, maintaining high engagement and satisfaction.Customer Program ManagerDeveloped and integrated two major customer promotional programs, reducing execution time by 96%—from 2.5 months to just 4 days for 150+ guests.Coordinated multi-functional teams to optimize timelines and maximize program impact.Enhanced customer experience while driving operational efficiency and cost reduction.Enterprise Customer Program ManagerDirected cross-functional teams to create strategies for logistics and budget management for high-profile enterprise customers.Spearheaded the alignment of logistics, budgeting, and overall program execution.Strengthened partnerships by delivering consistent, results-driven outcomes.Vendor Relations & Advisory Panel LeadLed end-to-end project planning for a Vendor Advisory Panel, creating workshops to discuss trends, align business priorities, and identify growth opportunities.Facilitated cross-industry collaborations, fostering strategic relationships and identifying growth opportunities within shared portfolios.Drove actionable insights that contributed to business growth and market alignment.

Education

  • Waubonsie Valley High School

    High school diploma

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

  • Journalism
  • Netbase
  • Writing
  • Commercials
  • Adobe Audition
  • Editing
  • Data Analysis
  • Research
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Social Media
  • News Writing
  • Feature Articles
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Storytelling
  • Blogging
  • Video Editing

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