Emil Stefanov
Senior Business Consultant
Northampton
Summary
Professional business consultant with significant experience in retail sector. Known for strong analytical skills, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of driving team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Adaptable and reliable, with expertise in market analysis, process optimization, and client relations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Consultant, Retail
Blue Yonder
07.2017 - 12.2024
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution, ensuring timely completion and goal achievement.
- Optimized inventory management systems to reduce excess stock and improve product turnover rates.
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency and cost reduction in retail outlets.
- Designed targeted marketing campaigns that drove customer engagement and increased brand awareness.
- Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
- Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
- Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
- Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
- Performed risk assessments on potential projects to determine feasibility and viability before moving forward with implementation plans.
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices for business analysis techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
- Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Managed successful software implementations, ensuring timely delivery and seamless integration with existing systems.
- Worked closely with product teams to define and prioritize partner feature requests
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by collaborating closely with stakeholders to define business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Provided support during customer implementations and applied industry best practices.
- Conducted technical workshops and education sessions for customers and [Type] teams.
- Streamlined business processes through the development and implementation of customized software applications tailored to client needs.
- Managed and delivered advanced customization and configuration for [Type] solutions.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through comprehensive post-implementation user testing, debugging, and maintenance support.
- Supervised deployments and provided troubleshooting and user support.
- Developed and delivered technical training designed to enable and educate [Type] software implementation partners.
- Guided and influenced existing partners on recommended upgrades and enhancements to integrated solutions.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing sessions on architectural best practices, enhancing team skill sets and project execution capabilities.
- Streamlined communication between IT and business units, ensuring technology solutions aligned with strategic goals.
- Improved project delivery timelines, coordinating with project managers and development teams to optimize workflows.
- Boosted stakeholder satisfaction with development of custom software solutions tailored to unique business needs.
- Participated in system development life cycle from requirements analysis through system implementation.
- Collaborated with sales teams to support pre-sales activities, providing technical expertise during client presentations and negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Consumer Behaviour
University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Retail operations
Store operations
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Organizational skills
Data analysis
Microsoft office
Requirements gathering
Software development lifecycle
Business process analysis
Critical thinking
Inventory management
POS systems
Order management
Timeline
Senior Business Consultant, Retail
Blue Yonder
07.2017 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing And Consumer Behaviour
University of Reading
04.2001 -
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