Auggie Heschmeyer

About Auggie Heschmeyer

Passionate about the power of data to drive real-world impact and committed to leading high-performing teams. I hold an MBA from Ohio State and have spent over 8 years in the world of data and analytics. I\'m genuinely excited about turning data into practical strategies.My career has taken me on a journey where I\'ve led teams in various analytics roles. This includes tasks such as creating metrics and dashboards for a claims department, utilizing advanced machine learning to understand customer retention behavior, and guiding cross-functional teams through quarterly planning. Currently, I\'m with Abercrombie & Fitch as a Data Science Product Owner, where I\'m dedicated to fostering innovation through agile, data-driven approaches.Let\'s connect and explore how we can collaborate to harness the potential of data for growth and transformation.

Experience

1. Senior Data Science Manager, Operations

   Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

   Mar 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Directed the design and pilot of a recall-optimization model reallocating DC capacity across 4.2M+ annual out-of-tier returns, enabling high-margin SKU prioritization and unlocking ~$4M in expected annual margin starting in 2026- Improved size-curve prediction accuracy by 15–20% across 40K–50K annual SKUs, strengthening in-stock rates and enabling more accurate, revenue-aligned size buys across all brands- Launched a customer-behavior classification platform powering 2026 initiatives in revenue retention, return-policy personalization, and fraud reduction across Digital Returns, Marketing, and Fraud & Abuse teams- Co-founded and led the enterprise AI CoE, aligning 20+ directors, stewarding a $1M experimentation budget, and delivering high-impact pilots including semantic search (−90% null searches;~$2M demand lift) and an HR knowledge chatbot scaling company-wide in 2026- Managed two Lead Data Scientists and provided broader org leadership by running retros, directing hackathons, and shaping culture, while owning Data Science roadmaps for Supply Chain, Returns, and Planning and presenting regularly to VP, CTO, and ELT leaders

Education

• University of North Carolina School of the Arts

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Filmmaking

  2010 — 2014

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing

  2016 — 2018

Skills

• Leadership
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Final Cut Pro
• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Positioning Strategies
• Strategic Planning
• Film
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Brand Positioning
• Stage Management
• Event Planning
• Team Building
• Business Planning
• Philanthropy