Sana Syed
About Sana Syed
Sana Syed serves as the Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Gardyn, where she has effectively reduced food wastage expenses by 25% through strategic inventory management. She holds an MBA from LSU Shreveport and has a diverse background in marketing and operations management.
Work at Gardyn
Sana Syed has been serving as the Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Gardyn since 2022. In this role, she has focused on optimizing marketing strategies to enhance customer engagement and retention. Prior to this position, she worked at Gardyn as a Marketing Specialist from 2021 to 2022 and as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator from 2020 to 2021. Her contributions have included implementing effective inventory management practices that resulted in a 25% reduction in food wastage expenses.
Education and Expertise
Sana Syed holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Project Management from LSU Shreveport, which she completed in 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship from Ryerson University, graduating in 2017. Her educational background equips her with the skills necessary for effective marketing and operational management.
Background
Before joining Gardyn, Sana Syed worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in operations and marketing. She served as Operations Manager at Lambton College from 2017 to 2020, where she developed processes aimed at enhancing long-term business success. Earlier in her career, she held positions at KFC as a Team Lead and at Hudson's Bay as a Sales Associate, gaining valuable experience in team management and customer service.
Achievements in Inventory Management
Sana Syed implemented the FIFO (first-in/first-out) method at the campus cafe, which effectively eliminated spoilage and optimized inventory turnover. Additionally, she adjusted the menu based on cost analysis to improve profit margins. Her strategic initiatives in inventory management and waste auditing have significantly contributed to operational efficiency.