Corey Konter
Cartersville
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 18 years of experience in project planning, merchandising analytics, sales leadership, and operational execution within Fortune 50 organizations. Expertise in enhancing project management processes, streamlining issue resolution, and consistently surpassing performance targets through data-driven decision-making. Certified in Project Management and Excel Data Analytics, complemented by strong cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills that drive team success and organizational growth. Committed to leveraging analytical insights to inform strategic initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Planner Analyst (Capital One-Offs)
The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw readiness planning for capital projects, addressing pre-execution risks and out-of-scope challenges to achieve timely completion of 500 resets in 2025.
- Directed and coordinated activities of three contracted analysts to ensure adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by revamping workflows and escalation processes, resulting in a 70% decrease in issue resolution time.
- Developed and deployed new tracking systems and Excel-based resource tools to improve project readiness by 40%, while training cross-functional team members on project processes.
Merchandise Planner Analyst – D24 C15
The Home Depot
Atlanta, GA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Analyzed market trends and collaborated with senior merchants to optimize merchandising strategies for a multi-billion-dollar product subclass.
- Coordinated and implemented strategic paint aisle reset across all 2,300 Home Depot stores to optimize merchandising and improve customer access to products.
- Evaluated sales performance, inventory levels, and market trends to enhance stock allocation and assortment strategy.
- Facilitated collaboration with two key vendors to optimize pricing strategies and product assortments for all Home Depot locations.
Route Sales Representative Lead
Frito-Lay (PepsiCo)
Cartersville, GA
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Achieved annual sales goals through optimized route operations. Delivered a 101.04% performance increase in the first year. Realized a 106.01% performance metric in year two, showcasing ongoing growth. Attained a 107.77% performance metric in year three, highlighting sustained success.
- Monitored and optimized inventory and service levels, achieving 98% performance to support customer satisfaction.
- Developed and executed onboarding strategies for four new drivers, resulting in improved district performance metrics.
Key Carrying Department Supervisor
The Home Depot
Dalton, GA
07.2007 - 08.2018
- Executed targeted merchandising strategies and cultivated collaboration among departments, resulting in a 10% increase in sales.
- Directed daily store operations, emphasizing inventory control and loss prevention strategies.
- Guided associates via associate coach program to enhance skills and support retention efforts.
- Achieved recognition through 31 company awards for exemplary leadership in customer service and outstanding sales performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Media Studies
Shorter University
Rome, GASkills
- Data analysis
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Cross-team communication
- Inventory management
- Sales efficiency improvement
- Mentorship experience
- Project oversight
- Tableau data visualization
Certification
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate – Coursera
- IBM Excel Basics for Data Analysis – Coursera
- Introduction to Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel – Coursera
Timeline
Project Planner Analyst (Capital One-Offs)
The Home Depot
01.2025 - Current
Merchandise Planner Analyst – D24 C15
The Home Depot
01.2024 - 01.2025
Route Sales Representative Lead
Frito-Lay (PepsiCo)
01.2019 - 12.2023
Key Carrying Department Supervisor
The Home Depot
07.2007 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Communication Studies
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Media Studies
Shorter University