Nicole Edmund Email Address

Vice President of Community

NRF is the world's largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries. Retail is the nation's largest private sector employer, supporting one in four U.S. jobs - 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.6 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation's economy.

-Solution-oriented and versatile professional offering solid business operations, marketing and management experience. Persuasive communicator with engaging relationship style and skills in consultation and fostering positive relationships. -Unique ability to communicate with people from diverse professional, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Quick study in new technology. -Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs including managing programs extending to entire organization and nationally. Skilled at directing programs, identifying issues and recommending solutions. Experience in strategic planning and strategic development.-Ability to leverage internal/external partners, interpreting company strategies and partner with leaders at all levels. Experienced in cross-functional environments. Work well as a leader of cohesive, productive teams.-Able to use analytical and statistical skills to implement plans as needed in all relevant areas. -Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse audiences. Public speaking and executive management briefing experience.