Andrew Gallaher: Senior Funding Manager in Costa Mesa, CA

Source Leads of potential clients Manage merchant relations, advise and consult on business opportunity and capital funding opportunities. Match merchant with funding needs and programs

Lead team in development of by location by category planning protocol and process.Previously lacking due to shifting focus and objectives. Invigorated business categories with localization opportunities, linkages and findings based on data rich information. Brought new metrics of analysis and return on investment and missed sales opportunity.

In collaboration with team mates, we were the pilot region for the "MyMacy's" localization initiative. Devised and structured processes to support localized planning and strategic development by location to optimize sales, profit and customer loyalty. My team planned 72 locations for a total of $450 million across the center core family of business (FOB) shaping the volume and assortment equation to balance national strategy with local needs, tastes and timing. Grew revenue and exponentially increased gross margin