Case Study – Wild Kratts Live
Merchandising & Supply Chain Optimization
This work illustrates my ability to quickly spot operational gaps, build scalable systems, and strengthen revenue, logistics, and customer experience in fast-moving environments.

Role
Director, Live Tour Operations
Focus
Merch strategy, forecasting, pricing, supply chain performance, on-site retail.
The Opportunity
Merchandising relied on reactive decisions, inconsistent stock flow, limited payment options, and no real forecasting which caused stockouts, missed revenue and avoidable additional costs.
What Changed
I rebuilt the entire merchandise operation into a data-informed, scalable system that improved revenue, efficiency and customer experience.
High-Impact Improvements
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Introduced POS card payments → immediate lift in transaction volume
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Implemented real forecasting based on sales data → eliminated guesswork and enabled intentional ordering, ensuring stock arrived on time
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Reduced stockouts by tracking performance by venue and adjusting product mix
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Consolidated shipments → lower costs and fewer delays
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Secured an inventory + fulfillment partner → consistent stock flow across all tour stops
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Aligned pricing with demand + margin targets → stronger per-show performance
Business Impact
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More predictable revenue
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Higher margins
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Significantly fewer stockouts
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Smoother touring operations with less manual effort
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A supply chain built for scale
