Hot Topic
Industry: Retail chain company
DescriptionHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in counterculture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music. The stores are aimed towards an audience interested in rock music and video gaming, and most of their audience ranges from teens to young adults. Customer service: 00 1 626-603-3182 Headquarters: Industry, California, United States Founded: 1988, United States of America CEO: Steve Vranes (2016–) Parent organization: HT Intermediate Holdings Corp Founders: Orval Madden, Orv Madden
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Hot Topic Employees
Denham Springs/Walker Library May 2014 - Present
Hot Topic April 2010 - January 2013
Skills
Photography, Digital Photography, Image Editing, Craftsmanship, Visual Arts, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Art History, Performing Arts, Drawing, Paint, Figure Drawing, Leadership, Team Leadership, Inventory, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Ethics
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 2013 — 2014
Imaginism Studios January 2015 - Present
The Rouge Project July 2014 - Present
Hot Topic August 2010 - January 2015
Imaginism Studios April 2013 - August 2013
Moksha Yoga Brampton May 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Digital Painting, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Character Designs, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Typography, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Illustration, After Effects, Blogging, Concept Design, Sewing, Drawing, Painting, Digital Illustration
Education
Sheridan College 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Illustration
St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School 2004 — 2008
High School, Visual and Performing Arts
New York Life Insurance Company May 2013 - Present
NYLIFE Securities LLC March 2014 - Present
Hot Topic March 2004 - June 2012
Gadzooks July 2002 - March 2004
Aeropostale February 2000 - June 2002
Pacific Sunwear April 1998 - February 2000
Design's Inc. April 1993 - March 1998
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Retail, Retirement, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, Insurance, Financial Services, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Annuity Sales, Retirement Planning, 401k Rollovers, Licensed Life Insurance..., Protection..., Asset Protection, Wealth Preservation..., Gifting Strategies, Key Person Protection, Legacies, Life Insurance, Merchandising, Customer Service, Team Building
Education
Adirondack Community College
Mapco Express October 2012 - December 2012
The Fresh Market March 2008 - December 2008
Spencer Gifts May 2006 - December 2007
Hot Topic May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Logo Design, Corporate Identity..., Posters, Movie Posters, Book Covers, Book Illustration, CD covers, Product Design, Brochures, Advertising, Sculpture, Public Speaking
Education
The Art Institute of Tennessee-Nashville 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design
Ambiance December 2014 - Present
TalkStyle SF June 2014 - Present
Hot Topic October 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Illustrator, Sales, Personal Style
Education
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Marketing & Management
Hot Topic October 2000 - Present
Hot Topic April 2012 - Present
Hot Topic July 2008 - April 2012
Hot Topic October 2000 - July 2008
Fullfillment Systems, Inc. June 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Team Leadership, Team Building, Retail, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media, Sales Management, Driving Sales..., Multi Tasking, Hiring, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Fashion, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Interviewing Skills, Inventory Management, Recruiting
Education
St. Cloud State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Annandale High School 1995 — 1999
Firestone May 2011 - April 2013
Hot Topic May 2007 - January 2011
All Valley Crane and Diesel January 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Automotive Repair, Parts, Warranty, Automotive Aftermarket, Vehicles, Automobile, Automotive, Customer Satisfaction, Tires, Suspension, Brake, Management, Human Resources, Quality Control, Accurate Record Keeping, Computer Proficiency, Public Speaking, Cash Management, Cash Handeling, Solicitation, Conflict Resolution, Communication, Department Budgeting, Administrative Work, Leadership, Inventory
Education
Solano Community College 2006 — 2010
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Management Information Systems, General
Premier Logitech January 2015 - Present
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants December 2012 - July 2014
Toys R Us October 2012 - December 2012
Hot Topic 2011 - 2012
Great Wolf Lodge September 2011 - December 2011
IntegraCare January 2010 - August 2011
Birdville Independent School District May 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Microsoft Word, Computer Hardware, Computers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Computer Repair, Sales, Troubleshooting, Telephone Skills, Windows, OS X, Computer Maintenance, Computer Security, Device Driver..., HDD Partition, RAID, POST - Beep Codes, Retail, Command Prompt, Customer Service, Social Networking, Teamwork, Networking, Switch Configuration, Telnet, SSH, OSI Model
Education
Birdville High School 2006 — 2011
Diploma, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Tarrant County College
Information Technology
Ace Hardware 2015 - Present
Chelsea Row March 2014 - Present
Starlet Fever/ The Cat's Meow September 2013 - Present
Kitsy Lane September 2013 - June 2015
Spirit Halloween September 2014 - November 2014
HUMAN Design Marketing and Technology May 2013 - August 2013
Forever 21 September 2012 - May 2013
HUMAN Design Marketing and Technology October 2010 - June 2012
Deb Shops, Inc. March 2007 - October 2010
Hot Topic November 2005 - March 2007
Skills
SEO copywriting, Article Marketing, Local Advertising, Online Advertising, Magazine Advertising, Web Development, Web Strategy, Online Marketing, Social Media, Word Of Mouth Marketing, Cross-channel Marketing, Digital Branding, Interactive Marketing..., E-commerce, B2B services, Small Business, Print Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Copywriting, Blogging, Marketing, SEO, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Fashion, Management
Education
Webster University 2004 — 2008
Management w/an emphasis in Marketing, business management
St. Louis Community College 2000 — 2004
Associate of Arts, General
Impact Race Products July 2012 - Present
Foamcraft March 2012 - July 2012
Liz Alig Designs January 2012 - March 2012
Max Elements December 2011 - March 2012
Art Institute of Indianapolis April 2011 - March 2012
Hot Topic August 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Flat Patternmaking, Draping Construction, Garment Construction, Draping, Fashion Design, Sewing, Fashion, Sketching, Illustrator, Styling, Illustration, Photoshop, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Retail, Trend, Patterns, OptiTex Systems, Gerber Accumark, Lectra, Pattern, Fashion Illustration, Microsoft Word, Textile Design, Textiles, Pattern Grading, Technical Design, Trend Forecasting, Design Patterns
Education
The Art Institute of Indianapolis 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Design
Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci 2010 — 2010
Bachlors in Fashion Design, Fashion Design
American Heart Association American Stroke Association June 2015 - Present
Windows on Main Street March 2012 - Present
Teresa Marra Art May 2005 - Present
Hot Topic May 2013 - Present
iHeartMedia November 2013 - June 2015
NFP new form perspective April 2013 - December 2014
Hot Topic December 2009 - April 2012
International Sculpture Center February 2011 - July 2011
Dia Art Foundation June 2007 - December 2009
Dia Art Foundation March 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Museum Collections, Museums, Art History, History, Curating, Museum Education, Visual Arts, Social Media, Social Networking, Fine Art, Photography, Blogging, Event Planning, Contemporary Art, Arts Administration, Facebook, Digital Photography, Galleries, Painting, Adobe Creative Suite, Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Customer Service, Sales, Public Speaking
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Visual and Performing Arts
The Fresh Pot June 2014 - Present
Starbucks October 2007 - June 2014
MAC Cosmetics December 2008 - July 2010
Hot Topic July 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Anthropology, Human Osteology, Research, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Grammar, Retail, Social Media, Food Safety, Google Apps, PowerPoint, Visual Merchandising, Presentations, Facebook, Proofreading, Retail Sales, Problem Solving, New Hire Training, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Efficiency, Conscientious, Statistical Data..., Report Development
Education
University of South Florida 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Biology
Office Depot February 2014 - Present
Hot Topic March 2004 - October 2012
Hot Topic February 2011 - October 2011
Forever 21 July 2010 - February 2011
ALDO Group May 2009 - May 2010
Hot Topic October 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Publisher, Computer Proficiency, Office Equipment, Research, Critical Thinking, Office Administration, Accounting, Leadership, Team-oriented, Sales, Public Speaking, PaintShop Pro, Music, Photography, Logistics, Retail, Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Recruiting, Management, Teamwork, Store Operations, Hiring, Coaching, Planograms, Time Management, Cashiering, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, Data Entry, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Merchandise Planning, Cash Register, Assortment, Telephone Skills, Associate Development, Window Displays, Fashion
Education
Texas State Technical College Harlingen 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Journeys November 2011 - Present
Torrid 2010 - 2011
Hot Topic 1999 - 2008
Skills
Merchandising, Store Operations, Cashiering, Trend, Facebook, POS, Illustrator, Social Networking, Photoshop, Fashion, Retail Sales, Sales, Customer Service, Management, Forecasting, Loss Prevention, New Store Openings
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion Marketing and Management
Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer TCC 2013 - Present
Executive Cellular Phones June 2012 - March 2013
Hot Topic December 2010 - January 2012
Skills
SPSS, SAP, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology, Forensic Psychology, Developmental Psychology, NLP, Hypnosis, Criminology, Gender Studies, Sexuality Education, Biology, Zoology, Sociology, Women's Studies, Ornithology, Sales, Merchandising, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Exceed Sales Goals, Quotas, Psychology, Loss Prevention, Product Knowledge, Listening to customers, Sales Growth
Education
Wilkes University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Temple University 2010 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
University of Rochester Medical Center September 2013 - Present
University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus August 2010 - July 2013
SUNY Brockport May 2008 - May 2010
Healing Haven Massage & Wellness October 2005 - May 2010
Hot Topic July 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Cell Based Assays, Life Sciences, RT-PCR, live animal care and..., Primer Design, Supply Inventory &..., Animal dissection, RNA isolation, DNA extraction, Data Analysis, Cell Biology, Live animal surgery, Lifesciences, Tissue Culture, Protein Purification, Western Blotting, Histology, Assay Development, Immunohistochemistry, Dissection, PCR, real-time PCR, Fluorescence Microscopy, Cell, qPCR, Microscopy, ELISA, Flow Cytometry, DNA
Education
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2013 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Translational Biomedical Science
State University of New York College at Brockport 2005 — 2010
BS, Biological Science
Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage 2005 — 2005
Massage Therapy
Hot Topic June 2013 - Present
Pacific Sunwear March 2010 - February 2011
Pizza Hut May 2007 - March 2010
Skills
Retail Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Visual Merchandising, Sales Management, Cash Register, Recruitment Advertising
Education
Shawnee State University 2008 — 2010
215.431.5393 May 2013 - Present
U.S. Facilities, Inc. January 2013 - May 2013
Michaels Stores, Inc. July 2012 - January 2013
Temple University March 2011 - March 2012
Hot Topic August 2010 - January 2011
Torrid November 2008 - May 2010
Newtown Veterinary Hospital June 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Event Planning, Teamwork, SPSS, Data Analysis, Fundraising, ServSafe, DocStar, Wilton Cake Decorating, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial..., Confectionery, Project Management, Event Management, Accounting, Data Entry, Networking, Statistics, Invoicing
Education
Temple University 2008 — 2013
BA, Anthropology
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School 2005 — 2008
High School Diploma, N/A
Discover diving dive center llc April 2015 - Present
Blue Moon Cruises June 2012 - Present
The Ocoee Adventure Company June 2012 - Present
University of West Florida August 2009 - May 2012
Hot Topic November 2005 - April 2012
Skills
Archaeology, Drawing, Artifact Conservation, Underwater Archaeology, Museums, Art History, Art, History, Anthropology, PowerPoint, Digital Photography, Photography, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Sewing, Research, Blogging, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Field Work, Social Media, Marketing, Event Planning
Education
University of West Florida 2009 — 2012
Maritime Studies, Anthrology
Seminole Community College 2007 — 2009
A.A., General
McAneny Brothers, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Seton Hill University August 2012 - Present
GFS Chemicals June 2015 - July 2015
DelGrosso's Amusement Park May 2011 - August 2014
RGIS January 2012 - August 2012
Hot Topic July 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Sales, Retail, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Teamwork, Time Management, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Access
Education
Seton Hill University 2012 — 2016
Hot Topic January 2014 - Present
Hot Topic January 2012 - January 2014
Hot Topic November 2007 - January 2012
Zale September 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Retail, Sales, Recruiting, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Multi-unit Retail..., District Management, District Sales..., Outlets, Fashion, Driving Results, New Store Openings, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Multi-unit, Planograms, Multi-Unit Management, Associate Development, Hiring, People Development, Customer Experience, Employee Training, Succession Planning, New Store Development, Shrinkage, Profit, Inventory Control, Multi-Unit
Education
SUNY Cortland
Instructional Connections, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Instructional Connections, LLC. April 2013 - Present
Hot Topic June 2004 - June 2007
American Eagle Outfitters June 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Public Speaking, Adult Education, E-Learning, Administration, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Nonprofits, Staff Development
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
JPS Health Network June 2015 - Present
Michaels Stores, Inc. October 2014 - June 2015
Victory Medical Center January 2013 - June 2014
Fort Worth ISD February 2012 - May 2012
University of North Texas August 2011 - May 2012
Michaels Arts and Crafts August 2007 - June 2009
Michaels Arts and Crafts October 2006 - May 2007
Hot Topic November 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Organization &..., Customer Service, Cultural Analysis, Efficiency, Teaching English as a..., Teaching Adults, Analytical Skills, Cultural Awareness, Qualitative Research, Report Writing, High Performer, Team Leadership, Intercultural..., Hands-on Training, Supervision, English grammar, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Cultural Sensitivity, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Event Planning, Management, Teaching, Training, Research, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Leadership, Nonprofits, Critical Thinking, Writing, Creative Writing, Tutoring, Teamwork, Staff Development, Community Outreach, Communication, Cashiering, Public Speaking, Editing, Data Entry, Social Networking, Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Retail
Education
University of North Texas 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, Spanish
Tarrant County College 2006 — 2009
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
AmeriGas Propane May 2011 - Present
Hot Topic June 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Troubleshooting, Retail, Technical Support, Sales Operations, Customer Service
Education
The Art Institute of California-Sacramento
Bachelor's degree, Culinary Science/Culinology
Sierra College 2008 — 2010
Marketing
Charlotte Russe April 2013 - Present
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh April 2008 - April 2013
Hot Topic February 2005 - April 2008
Gap Inc. January 1996 - February 2005
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Store Operations, Driving Results, Retail Sales, Profit, New Store Openings, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Apparel, Sales, Fashion, P&L
Education
Texas State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
TLC creative services April 2013 - Present
Hot Topic September 2013 - February 2014
Black Diamond Tattoo June 2011 - October 2011
Hot Topic August 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Merchandising, InDesign, Mac, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Layout, Illustration, Packaging, Art Direction, Digital Illustration
Education
The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design
MarketStar May 2013 - Present
Hi, Krut! Photography! November 2010 - Present
IOD Incorporated June 2012 - May 2013
GradImages April 2012 - April 2013
Think McFly Promotions November 2011 - January 2012
Hot Topic October 2010 - November 2011
Barnes & Noble November 2010 - January 2011
Hot Topic July 2007 - October 2010
Hot Topic April 2009 - January 2010
Vagrant Records February 2003 - January 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Managing Associates, Employee Training, Employee Management, Schedules, Business Analysis, Customer Oriented, Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Google Maps, Google Groups, Flickr, Tumblr, Facebook Marketing, Facebook Fan Page..., Twitter, Ning, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Photography, Digital Photography, Event Photography, Event Planning, Event Management, Coordinating Events, Friendly Demeanor, Sales, Selling Skills, Organization, Creative Solutions, Social Media Marketing, Inventory Management, Blogging, Social Media, Advertising
Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Marketing
York College of Pennsylvania 2004 — 2006
Undecided
rue21 March 2014 - August 2014
Hot Topic May 2013 - March 2014
Menards February 2013 - March 2014
Pilot Flying J June 2009 - February 2013
Hot Topic May 2010 - August 2011
Kohls October 2008 - November 2008
American Eagle Outfitters February 2008 - November 2008
Gap Inc./Old Navy October 2005 - February 2008
Education
Toccoa Falls College 2010 — 2011
Theology
Portageville High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma
Southeast Missouri State University
English Education
Spencer Gifts November 2014 - Present
Spirit Halloween August 2014 - November 2014
Envision Experience June 2014 - July 2014
Follett Higher Education Group January 2014 - May 2014
SUNY College at Old Westbury August 2013 - May 2014
Hot Topic November 2013 - February 2014
Crate and Barrel November 2013 - January 2014
Spencer Gifts September 2012 - October 2013
SUNY College at Old Westbury March 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Leadership, Training, Youth Mentoring, Leadership Development, Student Affairs, Teamwork, Mental Health, LGBT community, Program Development, Customer Service, Sales, Public Relations, English, Spanish, Fundraising
Education
State University of New York College at Old Westbury 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Retail - National Vision, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Hot Topic November 2013 - January 2014
McDonald's Corporation August 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Cashiering, Leadership, Problem Solving, Sales, Appointment Scheduling
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, History, and Global Studies, 3.2
St. Cloud State University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, 3.63
Park Center Senior High School 2010 — 2013
High School, 2.95
TDS Telecommunications Corp. July 2015 - Present
Charter Communications August 2014 - May 2015
Apex Systems March 2014 - August 2014
AT&T January 2012 - March 2014
Half Price Books August 2010 - January 2012
Hot Topic August 2006 - August 2009
Captel November 2005 - July 2006
Sam Goody (Musicland Grp January 1998 - June 2005
Spencer Gifts 2004 - 2005
Skills
Sales, Management, Merchandising, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Coaching, VoIP, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Software Installation, OS X, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Linux, IPTV, HSIA, Employee Training, Hiring Employees, Home Networking, PC building, VMware, Windows, Windows Server, Structured Cabling, ADSL, VDSL2, Performance Appraisal, Troubleshooting, Training, Networking, Technical Support, Team Leadership
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Video/Film
Chicago Area Interpreter Referral Service September 2013 - February 2014
Sandberg Jewelers September 2007 - July 2013
Hot Topic October 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Creative Writing, Sales, Diamond Jewelry, Estate Jewelry, Customer Service, Order Processing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2011 — 2011
English Language and Literature, General
Lane Tech High School 2007 — 2011
Art/Art Studies, General
Forever 21 May 2015 - Present
Collected Comics January 2014 - May 2015
Carhartt October 2012 - March 2013
Hot Topic November 2007 - May 2009
Lone Star Comics 2009 - 2009
Skills
Sales Management, Customer Service, Computers, Communication, Problem Solving, Windows 7, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, Leadership, Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Training, Sales, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Profit, Employee Training, Driving Results, Hiring, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Tarrant County College 2009 — 2009
Arlington High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, General Studies
Zumiez February 2007 - August 2010
Pacific Sunwear September 2004 - February 2007
Hot Topic June 2002 - July 2004
Vivid Images May 2000 - June 2002
Royal Tuscany February 1999 - May 2000
Dean of Psychology at SIUC January 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Merchandising, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Training, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Store Management, Telephone Skills, Loss Prevention, Retail, Store Operations, Cashiering, Driving Results, Inventory Management, New Store Openings, POS, Merchandise Planning, Window Displays, Fashion, Retail Sales, Planograms, Profit, Time Management, Shrinkage, Cash Register, New Store Development, Associate Development
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1996 — 2000
Interior Design/ Graphic Design
Beardstown high school 1992 — 1996
Diploma, Art/Art Studies, General
Blue Knob Auto Sales February 2013 - Present
Hot Topic October 2009 - February 2013
Home Helpers June 2012 - December 2012
Giant Eagle April 2010 - April 2011
Blair Family Solutions June 2007 - February 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Blogging, Social Networking
Education
South Hills School of Business & Technology 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Information Technology
Maddox & Rose Vintage September 2015 - Present
FiberMark April 2014 - September 2015
L'Occitane en Provence April 2011 - April 2014
Hot Topic April 2010 - March 2012
Tween Brands May 2006 - April 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Sales, Management, Trend Forecasting, Retail Management, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Apparel, Product Development, Photoshop, Store Management, Fashion Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Branding & Identity, Brand Development, Salesforce.com, Outside Sales, Time Management, Networking, Territory Management, Account Management, Business Travel
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion Marketing and Management
UM Worldwide June 2015 - Present
Banana Republic / Gap Inc. February 2014 - Present
Hot Topic August 2013 - February 2014
Skills
Communication, Theatre, PowerPoint, Social Media, Customer Service, Networking, Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Organization, Sales, Social Networking, Time Management, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Training, Recruiting, Advertising, Cashiering, Team Building, Editing, Public Speaking, Telephone Skills, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Research, Creative Writing, Data Entry, Facebook, Fashion, Retail Sales, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Outlook, Team Leadership, Customer Retention, InDesign, Brand Loyalty, Employee Training, Brand Awareness, Brand Development, Cold Calling, Relationship Marketing
Education
Sheridan College 2012 — 2015
Diploma, Advertising and Marketing Communications Management
HWDSB
Highschool Diploma
HWDSB
Self Employed, Freelance Actor and Model January 2006 - Present
Kids Party Characters March 2015 - June 2015
Buffalo Wild Wings August 2014 - March 2015
Hot Topic April 2013 - June 2014
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Graphic Design, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Web Design, Social Media
Education
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
Five Below September 2003 - Present
Hot Topic 2002 - 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Hiring, Retail, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Employee Training, Team Building, Store Management, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Driving Results, New Store Openings, POS, Time Management, Planograms, Customer Satisfaction, Retail Sales, Leadership, Trend Analysis
Education
Temple University 2003 — 2004
Harvest Wine & Spirits September 2009 - August 2013
Denver/Boulder Couriers May 2008 - September 2009
Lucky Brand Jeans September 2007 - May 2008
Rasher Tierneys November 2005 - April 2007
Hot Topic March 2005 - July 2005
Nirvana June 2004 - March 2005
Versace November 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Client Development, Media Studies, Creative Writing, Multi Tasking, Customer Satisfaction
Education
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota 2005 — 2008
Communication and Media Studies
Abercrombie & Fitch 2012 - Present
eDen Spa and Salon June 2008 - May 2012
Hot Topic August 2007 - October 2009
The Mule Barn January 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Management, Fashion, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising, Apparel, Recruiting, Retail Sales
Education
Southeast Missouri State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising
Israel National Lacrosse July 2015 - Present
Lacrosse Evolution March 2015 - Present
Freedom Lacrosse Club March 2015 - Present
The Crusader August 2011 - Present
Susquehanna University August 2010 - May 2014
Philadelphia Freedom Lacrosse June 2011 - August 2013
Office of Cross Cultural Programs January 2012 - May 2013
Hot Topic June 2010 - August 2011
WQSU 88.9 The Pulse September 2010 - May 2011
Phillylacrosse.com May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Blogging, Social Networking, Journalism, Time Management, Facebook, English, AP Style, Research, Windows, Photoshop, HTML, Canon Cameras, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Photography, Editing, Press Releases, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Teamwork, Digital Photography, Tumblr, News Writing
Education
Susquehanna University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, 3.5
University of Ghana 2012 — 2012
Jason Bailey July 2010 - Present
Hot Topic 2014 - 2014
Empire Services of GA February 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Marketing
Education
Southern Crescent Technical College
GED
Hot Topic February 2015 - Present
Sally Beauty May 2013 - Present
Teavana February 2013 - May 2013
Staples July 2011 - June 2012
Cornell Cooperative Extension July 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Basic HTML, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Event Planning, Time Management, Social Networking, Social Media, Teamwork, Facebook
Education
State University of New York at Albany 2014 — 2017
Environmental Science/Concentration of Biology
Suffolk County Community College 2012 — 2014
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.4 Cumulative GPA
H&M July 2013 - Present
Hot Topic June 2010 - June 2013
Skills
Retail Sales, Management, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising
Education
South Suburban College 2014 — 2015
Tinley Park High School 2009 — 2012
SELF EMPLOYED March 2006 - Present
self employed April 2005 - Present
Victoria's Secret May 2009 - March 2011
Hot Topic February 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Mac, Illustrator, Logo Design, Photoshop, Web Design, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Music, Sound Design, Drawing
Education
Towson University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), BFA, Art + Design
The Community College of Baltimore County 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Fine Arts, Design
Hospitality Staffing Professionals May 2009 - Present
Illusion Photography March 2008 - Present
Totally Success Staffing October 2013 - June 2014
4141 El Camino March 2013 - October 2013
The Standby Club October 2011 - October 2012
Fibbar MaGee's August 2011 - January 2012
2G Japanese Brasserie January 2011 - June 2011
Hot Topic April 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Bartending, POS, Cash Register, Cash Handling Experience, ServSafe, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Cashiering, Food & Beverage, Catering, Inventory Management, Cooking, Customer Service, Food Service, Loss Prevention, Cocktails, Beer, Sales, Micros, Food, Training, Inventory, Retail Sales, Wine, Serve Safe Certified, New Restaurant Openings, Craft Beer, Sanitation, TIPS Certified, Front Office, Always Punctual, Friendly Personality, Retail, Alcoholic Beverages, Parties, Food Safety, Banquets, Hospitality, Phone Etiquette, Bar, Recipes, Product Knowledge, Culinary Skills
Education
ServSafe Certified 2013 — 2016
ServSafe Certified
TIPS Certified 2013 — 2013
TIPS Certified
National Bartending School 2011 — 2011
Bartender, Bartending/Bartender
San Francisco School Of Bartending 2011 — 2011
Bartending, Bartending
Shasta College 2004 — 2006
Barista Training
Hot Topic May 2004 - Present
Nissan North America June 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Store Management, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Time Management, Distribution Center..., Employee Training, People Development, Leadership, Human Resources, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Training, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of Tennessee at Martin 2001 — 2004
BS/minor, Health and Human Performance/ Business
Tennessee Technological University 1999 — 2001
Health and Human Performance, Business Minor
Hot Topic March 2014 - Present
Hot Topic March 2014 - Present
ICING August 2012 - March 2014
Ed Hardy June 2011 - July 2012
Betsey Johnson November 2008 - June 2011
Journey's June 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Apparel, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Inventory Management, Management, Driving Results, Retail Sales, Trend Analysis, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Recruiting, New Store Openings
Education
Suffolk County Community College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Logic Information Systems, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Crate & Barrel March 2013 - April 2014
Logic Information Systems, Inc. July 2012 - January 2014
Hot Topic February 2012 - March 2013
Logic Information Systems May 2008 - June 2012
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. May 2011 - October 2011
Woolworths Limited February 2010 - April 2011
Lowe's Home Improvement April 2009 - February 2010
Gander Mountain May 2008 - April 2009
IBM November 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Retail, Oracle Applications, Business Analysis, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Oracle, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., ERP, SDLC, Merchandising, Systems Analysis, POS, Integration, Program Management, Vendor Management, Analysis, Management Consulting, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Supply Chain, Software Documentation, Management, Leadership, User Acceptance Testing, Business Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Business Requirements, Software Project..., Pricing, CRM, IT Management, Visio, Oracle E-Business Suite, PMP, Cross-functional Team..., Solution Architecture, IT Strategy, Software Implementation
Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce 2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business
Tarrant County College 2004 — 2006
AAS, Business
Tarrant County College 2004 — 2006
AA, General
McMurry College 1979 — 1981
General
Hyundai Capital America 2014 - Present
Hyundai AutoEver America 2013 - 2014
Cathay Bank 2012 - 2013
DIRECTV 2012 - 2012
Wells Fargo 2011 - 2011
Hot Topic 2004 - 2010
Netbind 2002 - 2002
Audible 1999 - 2001
Visient 1997 - 1999
Voxware 1996 - 1997
Skills
ITIL, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Oracle, SDLC, Testing, Databases, Test Planning, Team Leadership, Linux, Software Documentation, Documentations, Visio, Configuration Management, Shell Scripting, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, SharePoint, Security
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology 1992 — 1995
Enmark February 2010 - August 2013
Access Plus Rehab July 2009 - December 2009
Wolfman Mac's Chiller Drive-In February 2009 - September 2009
Blockbuster May 2009 - August 2009
Blockbuster December 2008 - February 2009
Hot Topic November 2008 - January 2009
Enmark March 2007 - April 2008
Skills
PHP
Education
Bluffton High School 2002 — 2006
diploma, Arts
Savannah Technical College
Hot Topic January 2012 - February 2015
Aeropostale 2008 - 2011
Guess? October 2006 - September 2008
Anchor Blue Retail Group July 2001 - October 2006
Skills
Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, New Store Openings, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Profit
Education
Southwestern College
Hot Topic April 2005 - May 2011
Ruby's Bakery February 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Bilingual, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Cpr Certified, EKG, Medical Transcription
Education
Texas State Technical College Harlingen 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Nurse Prepatory, GPA- 3.568
University of Texas at Brownsville 2005 — 2010
Biology, General
Los Fresnos High School 2002 — 2005
Diploma, General Studies
Pacific Sunwear June 2015 - Present
Pacific Sunwear July 2014 - June 2015
Hot Topic October 2009 - March 2015
Extended Stay America January 2011 - September 2011
The Buckle August 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Retail, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Driving Results, Sales, Fashion, Apparel, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Profit, Merchandise Planning, Trend Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Styling, New Store Openings, Cashiering, Time Management, Hiring
Education
Tacoma Community College 2012 — 2012
GED, General Studies
Equinox July 2011 - Present
HSBC Private Bank May 2012 - September 2013
Hot Topic November 2006 - August 2011
Cathay Home Fashions Inc. January 2011 - May 2011
HSBC June 2005 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Mac OS, Google Docs, Sales, Customer Service, Social Media, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Market Research, Social Networking, CRM, Merchandising, Time Management, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning
Education
Saint John's University - Peter J. Tobin College of Business 2007 — 2011
Management
Information Technology High School 2003 — 2007
Benefit Cosmetics June 2014 - Present
Subculture Studio October 2010 - September 2014
Beauty Systems Group dba CosmoProf April 2013 - July 2014
MAC Cosmetics September 2010 - August 2012
Hot Topic November 2002 - October 2008
Skills
Coaching, Customer Service, Fashion, Leadership, Merchandising, Sales, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Teamwork, Retail Sales, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Training, Makeup Artistry, Salons, Styling, Product Knowledge, Trend Analysis, Window Displays, Driving Results, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Profit, Beauty Industry, Apparel, Employee Training
Education
Phagans' Cosmetology College 2009 — 2010
Hair Design, Aesthetician, Nail Technician
Southern Oregon University 2001 — 2003
Business Management
Portland State University 1992 — 1993
Certificate, Childhood Care & Education
Hot Topic November 2013 - February 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Drawing, Retail, Customer Service, Fashion, Social Networking, Facebook, Retail Sales, Time Management
Education
Ladue Horton Watkins High Scool 2009 — 2014
St. Louis Community College
Nelson Cash July 2015 - Present
True Religion Brand Jeans October 2013 - June 2015
Hot Topic May 2011 - September 2013
Hot Topic March 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Lightroom, HTML, CSS, Wordpress, Digital Photography, Photo Retouching, Graphic Design, Blogging, Illustrator, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, InDesign, Graphics, Photography, Layout, WordPress, Lightroom, Mac, Social Networking, Dreamweaver, Logo Design, Image Editing, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Creative Direction, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Identity, Video
Education
St. Ambrose University
Bachelor of Arts, English
Nordstrom August 2014 - Present
Hangin Tuff! October 2012 - Present
britzerbo.com February 2010 - Present
POP July 2014 - July 2014
Rat City Rollergirls December 2013 - April 2014
VILIV Studios April 2013 - July 2013
Microsoft Inc October 2009 - January 2013
Apple Inc. August 2008 - October 2009
Hot Topic March 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Retail, Mac, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Illustrator, OS X, Visual Merchandising, Photography, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Strategy, User Experience, Customer Experience, Creative Direction, Management, Training, Adobe Acrobat, Windows, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Technical Support, Film, Sales, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Awesomeness, Documentaries, Motion Design, Mac OS X, POS, iWork, Internet, Premier Pro, After Effects, Web Design, Typography, Layout, Branding, Social Media, Logo Design, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Social Networking, Digital Photography, Illustration, Advertising
Education
Seattle Central Community College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Graphic Design
Valencia Community College 2008 — 2009
Continuation of Associates of Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Seminole Community College 2004 — 2005
Associates of Arts degree, Graphic Design
Cutting Edge Selections March 2015 - Present
Urban Outfitters October 2013 - March 2015
Premier Health Partners March 2013 - September 2013
Fusian September 2011 - March 2013
Hot Topic August 2010 - February 2012
Boston Stoker July 2010 - August 2010
Vagabond Blues April 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Sales Management, Customer Service, Cashiering, Food Service, Highly personable, Friendly Personality, New Store Openings, Food, Time Management, Managing Associates, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Word, Computers, Typing, Retail Fixtures, Retail Displays, Microsoft Excel, Cash Register, Phone Etiquette, Cash Handling Experience, Blogging, Basic HTML, Microsoft Office, management, Merchandising
Education
Sinclair Community College 2011 — 2012
Palmer High School 2006 — 2008
Diploma
Hot Topic October 2013 - January 2014
Psycho Sister's Boutique February 2011 - March 2012
Dumpster Dive January 2010 - January 2012
Fetish Factory November 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Sales, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training, Public Speaking, Project Management, Team Leadership, Time Management, Loss Prevention, Point of Purchase, Employee Training, Troubleshooting, Conflict Resolution, Fashion Buying, Organizational..., Performance Management, Visual Merchandising
Education
Southwestern Illinois College
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Pilot House May 2010 - Present
Jane Stephens Honor's Program of Southeast Missouri State University May 2009 - May 2010
Hot Topic May 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Painting, Art, Encaustic, Visual Arts, Mixed Media, Figurative Art, Collage, Fine Art, Drawing, Illustration, Sculpture, Retail Sales
Education
Southeast Missouri State University 2007 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.F.A.) with Honors, Fine Arts, Painting
Joann Fabric & Craft June 2013 - Present
Hot Topic October 2013 - Present
Krav Maga Worldwide, Inc. 2013 - 2014
Utopia 2009 - 2011
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Shrink Reduction, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Sales Operations, Driven By Results, Training & Development, Team Building, Product Knowledge, Stock Control, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention..., Written Communication, Problem Solving, Delegation, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Marketing, Management, Sales, Merchandising, Social Networking, Store Operations, Employee Training, Inventory Control, Apparel, Retail Sales, Profit, Retail, Store Management, Sewing, Driving Results, Customer Satisfaction, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Window Displays, Planograms, Merchandise Planning, Training, Research, Graphic Design, POS
Education
Stevenson University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Fashion Merchandising
Bath & Body Works September 2013 - Present
Gap Inc./Banana Republic November 2012 - April 2013
Halloween City August 2012 - November 2012
Hot Topic April 2008 - July 2012
Pacific Sunwear May 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Shrinkage, Planograms, Customer Service, Sales, Fashion, New Store Openings, Customer Satisfaction, POS, Hiring, Styling, Mannequin Styling, Inventory, Time Management, Product Knowledge, Apparel, Window Displays, Recruiting
Education
Tallahassee Community College
Josh Hutto /Photography ETC January 2014 - Present
Ellett Brothers Inc March 2015 - Present
G & R Properties, LLC September 2011 - Present
Impossible B.V. April 2014 - September 2014
Department of Social Services October 2013 - March 2014
SPATCO October 2010 - September 2011
Urban Outfitters June 2008 - September 2010
Tyler School of Art, Temple University August 2007 - February 2008
University of South Carolina January 2006 - May 2006
Hot Topic September 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Photography, Digital Photography, Journalism, Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Database Admin, Social Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Event Planning, Blogging, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Inkscape, Adobe, Music Production, Music Industry, Art, Fine Art, Fine Art Photography, Experimental Design, Experimental Music, Experimental Film, Event Photography, Instagram, Twitter, Media Ethics, Modeling, Construction, Retail, Retail Design, Retail Marketing, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Brands, Lifestyle Coaching, Music Review, Art Reviews
Education
Temple University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Temple University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications, 3.5
Midlands Technical College 2012 — 2013
Public Relations/Image Management
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Arts
eBay June 2013 - Present
Hot Topic November 2010 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Word, Retail, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Research, Social Media, Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Design Programs, Canon DSLR
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications, General
Hot Topic August 2015 - Present
Spencer Gifts July 2012 - May 2015
Simply Fashion Stores, Ltd. June 2011 - April 2012
Simply Fashion Stores, Ltd. February 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Profit & Loss Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Business Operations, Employee Training, Sales, Sales Management, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Management, Retail, Training, Driving Results, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Retail Sales
Education
Southern State Community College 2010 — 2011
Hillsboro High School
US Navy September 2014 - Present
US Navy March 2011 - Present
Hertz Local Edition October 2008 - May 2011
Cacoethes Publishing April 2008 - September 2008
House of Tattoo February 2007 - May 2008
Punk Rock Confidential October 2007 - April 2008
Hot Topic June 2005 - April 2008
Galaxy Theatres June 2004 - May 2007
KUPS September 2006 - April 2007
KUPS September 2003 - April 2007
Skills
Facebook, Copywriting, Editing, Advertising, Photoshop, Music, Publishing, Publications, Editorial, Radio, Magazines, RF Distribution, Satellite Communications, Satellite TV, Satellite Systems..., Fiber Optic Cable, Alarm Systems, Telephone Skills, Telecommunications, Broadcast Television, Telecommunications..., Military Experience, Military Logistics, Employee Training, Electronics, Electricity, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Safety, Maintenance Management, Maintenance & Repair, Equipment Maintenance, Report Writing, Copy Editing, Audio Editing, Audio Engineering, Broadcast, Radio Broadcasting, Customer Service, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Technical Writing, Social Media, Event Management, Troubleshooting
Education
Tacoma Community College 2015 — 2017
Associate's Degree, Pre-Engineering
Norfolk Ship Support Activity, Regional Maintenance Center 2014 — 2014
Certification, Stabilized Antenna Platforms [TV-DTS]
US Navy 2011 — 2011
Certification, Apprentice Technical Training & IC A-school
University of Puget Sound 2003 — 2007
BA, English (Writing, Rhetoric and Culture), Theatre Arts
Savannah College of Art and Design August 2012 - Present
Hot Topic June 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Conceptual Art, Digital Illustration, Digital Media, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, After Effects, Illustrator, Maya, Storyboarding, Art, Drawing, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2012 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Motion Media Design, Sequential Art
Norfolk Academy 2000 — 2012
High School
Muddy Waters October 2014 - Present
Hot Topic June 2014 - June 2015
SPAR December 2011 - October 2014
Magic Circle Entertainment August 2013 - June 2014
Select Merchandising Services December 2011 - December 2013
SUNY Fredonia January 2012 - May 2013
Rane Party Bar October 2011 - May 2012
Family Dollar March 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Merchandising, Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Social Media, Research
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, conc. Music Industry, Magna Cum Laude
Villa Maria College 2010 — 2011
Music Industry
Frontpoint January 2015 - Present
American Bird Conservancy May 2014 - August 2014
The [Not Just] Women's Center January 2014 - May 2014
Jim Barnett Park Rec Center December 2012 - May 2014
Hot Topic June 2013 - December 2013
Shenandoah University September 2011 - May 2013
Sodexo September 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Music Education, Singing, Music, Fundraising, Piano, Psychology, Teaching, Performing Arts, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Speaking
Education
Shenandoah University 2010 — 2014
Falls Church High School 2006 — 2010
Wine & Canvas April 2014 - Present
wine & canvas April 2013 - Present
shayestudios May 2003 - Present
Cincy Apparel June 2012 - March 2013
Andrew's Friends Preschool & Daycare July 2010 - July 2011
Devoted Helping Hands March 2009 - November 2009
Hot Topic April 2005 - March 2009
Best Buy August 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Computers, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, Customer Service, Management, Photography, Training, Teaching, Information Technology, Screen Printing, Vector Design, Vector Illustration, Art
Education
The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati 2005 — 2007
Associates of Applied Science, Graphic Design, 3.99
Little Miami High School 1999 — 2003
Crayola September 2015 - Present
Crayola April 2012 - September 2015
National Refrigeration and Air Conditioning September 2011 - April 2012
Hot Topic November 2010 - February 2012
Atlantic Aftermath February 2011 - May 2011
Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation January 2011 - May 2011
Dean's List'd January 2011 - May 2011
Rider University September 2009 - October 2010
Morey's Piers & Beachfront Waterparks May 2010 - August 2010
WDA BrandMarketing Solutions February 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Sony Vegas, SPSS, Lotus Notes, Writing, Editing, Video Editing, First Aid, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, SWOT analysis, Research, User Experience, Usability, User Interface Design, Consumer Behavior, Social Media, Customer Service, Supervising, Loss Prevention, Lean Initiatives, Facebook, Event Management, Social Networking, Blogging, Sales, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sports Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Hockey, Coaching, Teamwork, YouTube, Brand Management, Microsoft Word, Marketing Research, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Brand Development, Market Research, Management
Education
Burke Institute 2014 — 2015
Certificate of Proficiency in Marketing Research Methodology and Applications, Market Research
Rider University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration: Marketing, (Market Research, Consumer Behavior, Writing, Advertising)
State University of New York College at Cortland 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Sport Management
Hot Topic June 2015 - Present
Sinclair Oil May 2014 - July 2014
Skills
Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Customer Support, HTML, Python, C++, SQL, MySQL, Unix, Java, Apache, Web Design, Windows Server, Access Control, Remote Access, Windows, Photoshop, GIMP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Software Installation, Problem Solving, Collaborative Problem...
Education
Tennessee Technological University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center August 2013 - Present
Maryhaven July 2012 - November 2012
CVS Pharmacy August 2011 - April 2012
Hot Topic August 2008 - November 2011
Family Residences and Essential Enterprises Inc. July 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, First Aid, Customer Service, Inventory Management, CPR Certified, Sales, Healthcare, Cashiering, Data Entry, Nursing, Telephone Skills, Time Management
Education
Suffolk County Community College 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 3.1
Sachem North
Regents Diploma, 94.23 gpa
Vector Security June 2015 - Present
Rockland Boces September 2013 - June 2015
Hot Topic July 2009 - February 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Management, Customer Retention, Leadership, Retail, Executive Support, Team Building, Recruiting, Sales, Time Management, Team Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Security
Education
SUNY Orange 2013 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
The Bar-Fly Map March 2015 - Present
3rd Wave Consulting April 2014 - Present
Seafarers International Union of North America February 2012 - Present
Creative Doorway November 2014 - February 2015
Commerce Corporation October 2008 - September 2011
Guitar Center November 2006 - June 2007
Tuesday Morning May 2006 - September 2006
CD Warehouse April 2005 - April 2006
Hot Topic August 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Typing, Typography, Digital Media, Management, Product Management, Motion Graphics, Motion Graphic Design, Graphic Design, Animation
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Motion Media Design, 3.66
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Visual Arts
Gardens Alive March 2014 - Present
Hot Topic January 2010 - February 2014
Hot Topic January 2006 - January 2010
Skills
Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Team Building, Paid Search Campaigns, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Driving Results, Planograms, New Store Openings
Education
Sinclair Community College 2004 — 2007
Associate's Degree, Interior Design, 3.21
TYT Network April 2015 - Present
Freelance January 2010 - Present
Texas A&M University September 2011 - August 2014
Barker's Productions June 2010 - November 2012
Hot Topic October 2003 - August 2011
RabidPop.com June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Photography, Video Editing, Lighting, Maya, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Avid, Video Production, Layout, Premiere, HD Video, Renderman, Studio Lighting, C++, Houdini, Studio Photography, Event Photography, Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, Dubbing, Adobe Encore, Ray Tracing, OpenGL, Python, Portrait Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Mac, Digital Photography
Education
Texas A&M University 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Visualization, 3.8
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Telecommunication Media Studies, Minor in Film Studies
A&M Consolidated High School
CMS Environmental Solutions May 2015 - Present
REI October 2010 - Present
MOM's Organic Market December 2013 - May 2015
Baltimore Ecosystem Study/UMBC GES Department May 2014 - August 2014
Hot Topic October 2006 - October 2010
Skills
ENVI, ArcGIS, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Compliance, BMPs, SWPPPs, Erosion Control, Sediment Control, Database Management, Database Design, GIS Application, Soil Sampling, Water Sampling, Data Mapping, Thematic Mapping, Titration, Pipetting, Plant Taxonomy, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Merchandising, Training, Cashiering, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Illustrator, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Community College of Baltimore County 2009 — 2010
Dave & Dave Incorporated March 2015 - Present
Hot Topic October 2013 - Present
Banana Republic / Gap Inc. July 2013 - September 2014
Banana Republic / Gap Inc. April 2013 - July 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Music, Editing, Photoshop, Photography, Public Speaking, Research, English, Sound, Piano, Microsoft Office, Teaching, PowerPoint, Bilingual(English &..., Audio Editing, Dialogue Editing, Guitar Playing, Live Sound, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Communication, Audio Mixing, Microsoft Word, Songwriting, Interpersonal..., Sales, Microsoft Excel
Education
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles 2013 — 2015
Audio Production
The Art Institute of California
Associate of Arts, Audio Production
Quirky Inc January 2015 - Present
Ny Lottery September 2012 - Present
Saugerties Wellness Center August 2009 - Present
Partsearch Technologies February 2009 - July 2009
Pulse of the Planet April 2008 - November 2008
Hot Topic July 2006 - April 2008
Saugerties Wellness Center September 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Databases, Scholarly Research, Writing, Administration, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Social Networking, HTML, Problem Solving, Editing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Photography, Web Design, Facebook, WordPress, Employee Training, Microsoft Word, Training, Event Planning
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz 2005 — 2007
BA
SUNY Ulster 2003 — 2005
AS
State University of New York at Albany
MA
Hot Topic June 2014 - Present
JCPenney July 2013 - June 2014
American Eagle Outfitters July 2012 - June 2013
Esprit May 2011 - March 2012
Lowes Foods April 2011 - June 2011
Aeropostale November 2009 - June 2011
Stop & Shop January 2006 - September 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Retail, Process Scheduler, Store Operations, Payroll, Customer Experience, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Lighting Design, Acting, Set Design, Musical Theatre, Scheduling, Staff Training, Conversions, KPI, Loss Prevention, Team Building, Driving Results
Education
Stony Brook University 2008 — 2009
Theater
Suffolk County Community College 2006 — 2008
UNC Charlotte 2004 — 2005
Theater
Babrbell Shrugged May 2015 - Present
Project Phenix Memphis January 2015 - Present
Bluegreen Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Aflac January 2011 - June 2012
Bartlett Elementary School 2012 - 2012
Hot Topic October 2007 - December 2010
Dennis Hooker Construction Inc. June 2002 - September 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Leadership, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook, Marketing, Sales Management, Account Management, Management, Analysis, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Program Management, Small Business, Project Management, Training, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Southwest Tennessee Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), History
Southwest Tennessee Community College 2015 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Psychology
Pacific Sunwear June 2015 - Present
Earthbound Trading Company January 2015 - June 2015
Hot Topic March 2014 - January 2015
Claire's Accessories October 2010 - March 2014
Oakley May 2013 - January 2014
Claire's Accessories July 2012 - March 2013
Victoria's Secret April 2009 - October 2010
Geek Squad November 2006 - November 2007
Charter Communications May 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Sales, Store Management, Merchandising, Management, Retail, Fashion, Apparel, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Wireless Networking, Soldering, Computer Maintenance, Cable Modems, Wireless Routers, Troubleshooting, Computer Network..., Retail Sales, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Driving Results, Hiring, Training, Time Management, Leadership, New Store Openings
Education
Sullivan University 2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management concentrating in Marketing, 3.66 GPA
Tory Burch April 2014 - Present
Juicy Couture August 2012 - March 2014
Betsey Johnson May 2009 - August 2012
Perfumania May 2008 - May 2009
Genesco (Shi Shoes) February 2008 - May 2009
Hot Topic July 2006 - February 2008
Pacific Sunwear October 2005 - July 2006
Hot Topic October 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Store Management, Social Networking, Store Operations, Project Management, Recruiting, Sales Growth, Customer Service, Creative Problem Solving, Visual Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Coaching, Strategic Planning, High Volume Staffing, Brand Awareness, Manage Client..., Local Marketing
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Fashion Merchandising, Design
Texas State University
General Studies, Design
Polymics, Ltd. March 2015 - Present
Polymics, Ltd. August 2009 - March 2015
Hot Topic June 2007 - October 2009
GameStop June 2008 - August 2009
Suncoast August 2006 - May 2007
Sam Goody March 2005 - March 2006
K.B. Toys October 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Plastics, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Computer Technology, Polymers, Extrusion, Coatings, R&D, Manufacturing, Chemistry, SPC, 5S, Materials, Customer Service, Organization, Writing, Report Writing, Data Entry, Troubleshooting, Sales, Networking, Inventory Management, Retail, Negotiation, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, Ruby, Video Editing, Project Planning, Project Management
Education
South Hills School of Business & Technology 2015 — 2015
Networking Certificate, Information Technology
Huntingdon Area High School 1999 — 2003
Apple November 2013 - Present
Lucky Brand February 2013 - Present
Williams Sonoma/The Container Store October 2007 - June 2013
Hot Topic 2012 - 2013
Hot Topic 2012 - 2013
The Container Store April 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Sales, Merchandising, Social Media, Leadership, Loss Prevention, OS X, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, PowerPoint
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Southern New Hampshire University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
AutomaticallyBored.com August 2012 - Present
Harmon's December 2012 - March 2013
McMenamins June 2012 - October 2012
AIPD STUDENT ACTION COMMITTEE July 2011 - July 2012
Hot Topic September 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Storyboarding, Drawing, Illustration, Character Animation, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Digital Painting, Art, Animation, Final Cut Pro, Sketching, Editing, Sketchbook Pro, Flash Animation, Cartoons, Adobe Creative Suite, Traditional Animation, Layout, Graphics, Concept Design, Comics, Digital Illustration, Mac, Digital Art, Image Manipulation, Digital Photography, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Logo Design, Fine Art, Concept Development, Vector Illustration, Caricatures, Writing, Character Design, Eating
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2008 — 2012
BA, Media Arts and Animation
Marden-Kane, Inc. December 2014 - Present
CBS Radio March 2013 - April 2015
Walt Disney World January 2013 - May 2014
RGIS April 2013 - June 2013
NYC Kidsfest May 2012 - August 2012
Superior Vision Films May 2012 - August 2012
Hot Topic November 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Outlook, WordPress, Time Management, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Facebook, Social Networking, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Twitter, Editing, Event Management, Sales, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Advertising, Copywriting
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz 2008 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Major: Communications with a concentration in Media Management; Minor: Business Administration, 3.0
Valley Stream North High School 2002 — 2008
High School, General Studies, 3.98
Hot Topic August 2013 - Present
Musicians Friend / Guitar Center November 2011 - August 2013
Musicians Friend August 2010 - November 2011
Musicians Friend October 2009 - July 2010
Harry and David July 2005 - October 2009
Motorcycle Superstore June 2001 - September 2004
Skills
E-commerce, Analytics, Management, Marketing, Retail, Multi-channel Retail, Merchandising, Online Marketing, Inventory Management, Web Analytics, Multi-channel Marketing, ATG, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Product Marketing, Product Management, Forecasting, Content Management, Social Media, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Business Analysis, Customer Experience, SEO, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Planning, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Management, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Vendor Relations, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Logistics, Data Analysis, Operations Management, Business Process..., E-commerce SEO
Education
University of Oregon 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Applied Mathematics
Southern Oregon University 2000 — 2001
PMG Lake Ozark Vacations January 2015 - Present
Country Club Hotel & Spa November 2012 - Present
Hot Topic 2009 - 2011
City of Battle Creek June 1999 - March 2004
Skills
Email Marketing, Social Media, Web Marketing, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Marketing, Online Advertising, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Facebook
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Self Employed 2010 - Present
City Buy & Sell October 2012 - June 2013
PHL17 (WPHL-TV Philadelphia) May 2010 - October 2012
Independence Blue Cross March 2010 - April 2010
Independence Blue Cross September 2006 - March 2010
Hot Topic 2005 - 2006
Build-A-Bear Workshop 2004 - 2005
93.3 WMMR May 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Marketing, Promotions, Event Planning, Public Relations, Sales, Customer Service, Project Management, Social Media, Photography, Web Operations, Video Production, Social Networking, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Broadcast, Email Marketing, Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Mac, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting, Press Releases, Online Advertising, Blogging
Education
Temple University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, and Mass Media
Saint Maria Goretti
5x5 Cavalry February 2013 - Present
GameStop December 2004 - Present
Ubisoft March 2010 - September 2010
Hot Topic April 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Writing, Customer Service, Sales Management, Video Games, Graphic Design, Sales, Event Management, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Retail, Journalism, Facebook, Creative Writing, Social Media
Education
University of Oregon 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Journalism / Communication Studies, 3.2
Linn Benton Community College 2009 — 2009
Oregon Transfer Degree, Journalism
SUNY Rockland Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate's of Science, Photography
School of Visual Arts 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's, Photography
Unity College August 2014 - Present
Spencer Gifts April 2014 - August 2014
Hot Topic July 2013 - April 2014
Spencer Gifts September 2009 - July 2013
Education
Southern Maine Community College 2014 — 2014
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of Southern Maine 2009 — 2011
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Catherine McAuley High School 2006 — 2009
D.R Studios Independent Recording January 2012 - Present
Wayne Foster Entertainment December 2011 - Present
Five Star Audio Visual April 2013 - September 2013
Studio West October 2012 - April 2013
Hot Topic June 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Audio Engineering, Audio Compression, Soundscapes, Sound Design, Sound Effects, Audio Manipulation, Mastering, Mixing, Recording, Live Sound, Sound Editing, Logic Pro, Producing, Sound, Pro Tools, Entertainment
Education
The Art Institute of California-San Diego 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Audio Production
Warner Music Group November 2010 - Present
Music Box Consulting, LLC January 2010 - Present
Hot Topic October 2008 - January 2010
BandMerch 2010 - 2010
Trinity Products/New World Sales 2010 - 2010
Disney Consumer Products January 2007 - August 2008
Guess?, Inc. January 2006 - January 2007
Marshall Field's November 1995 - December 2005
Deluxe Corporation 1995 - 1997
Education
College of St. Catherine 1989 — 1993
Fashion Merchandising
Hot Topic Network AdminHot Topic
HCA 2004 - 2005
Dell 2001 - 2003
Nortel 1998 - 2002
Nortel Networks 1998 - 2001
UPS 1986 - 1997
Education
Tennessee State University 1992 — 1995
Olive Garden October 2007 - Present
College Pro Painters November 2006 - October 2007
GNC December 2005 - June 2006
Hot Topic February 2004 - January 2006
Pacific Market Research November 2003 - March 2004
Education
University of Washington 2007 — 2009
Business, Marketing
Seattle Central College 2004 — 2007
General Studies
Hot Topic January 2006 - November 2010
BCBG Max Azria July 2004 - January 2006
Cielo-Gypsy Alley Boutiques February 2003 - July 2004
LVMH/Donna Karan/ DKNY September 1996 - December 2002
J Crew December 1995 - September 1996
Eddie Bauer April 1992 - November 1995
Limited Brands November 1984 - April 1992
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations
Education
Texas Tech University
Hot Topic Inc April 2014 - Present
Hot Topic Inc. January 2013 - Present
Hot topic Inc January 2012 - December 2012
Hot Topic March 2007 - December 2011
Hot Topic June 2005 - February 2007
Hot Topic May 2003 - May 2005
The Disney Store August 1996 - April 2002
Victoria's Secret November 1993 - July 1996
Macy's 1992 - 1993
Skills
Merchandise Planning, Retail, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Sales, Management, E-commerce, Strategy
Education
Stanford University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
White House Black Market September 2015 - Present
Forever 21 June 2015 - Present
Hot Topic July 2013 - June 2015
American Eagle Outfitters April 2009 - July 2013
Target January 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Brand Loyalty, Operations Management, Talent Developer, Loss Prevention, Loyalty Programs, Customer Service, Social Networking, Accountability, Drive, Retail, Songwriting, Music Production, Composition, Music Theory, iWork, Recording, Music, Studio Recording, Music Industry, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Store Operations, Merchandising, Driving Results, Fashion, Apparel, Time Management, Inventory Control, Sales, New Store Openings
Education
The Art Institutes International-Minnesota 2015 — 2018
Fashion Merchandising
Full Sail University 2009 — 2011
Music Production, Music Theory and Composition
Red River High School 2007 — 2009
Diploma, General
Payless ShoeSource April 2014 - Present
Hot Topic September 2003 - February 2014
Hot Topic May 2002 - September 2003
Convergys August 2001 - May 2002
JCPenney May 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Store Management, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Profit, Driving Results
Education
Southern Utah University 2001 — 2002
English, Marketing and Advertising
Anna's Linens March 2015 - June 2015
Hybrid Apparel October 2011 - June 2014
Overstock.com May 2011 - October 2011
Overstock.com April 2010 - May 2011
babystyle September 2007 - January 2009
Hot Topic November 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Management, Fashion, Product Development, Apparel, Sales, Time Management, Private Label, Purchasing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Microsoft Office, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Dyes, Screen Printing, Retail Buying, Analytics, Allocations, Online Retail, Garment Fitting, Kidswear, Fashion Buying, Account Management, Mass Market, Specialty Retail, Trend Analysis
Education
University of Utah 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
Southern Utah University 1996 — 1998
Associates Degree, Generals, French Minor
Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs April 2012 - August 2013
U.S. Department of State May 2010 - April 2012
Peace Corps August 2009 - April 2010
Peace Corps February 2008 - March 2009
US Bank August 2006 - July 2007
Hot Topic July 2002 - December 2005
Skills
International..., International Relations, Environmental Awareness, Policy Analysis, NGOs, Community Outreach, Monitoring and..., Program Management, Project Management, Project Coordination, Sub-Saharan Africa, Post-conflict..., Consular Processing, U.S. Immigration, Participatory Planning, Policy, Program Evaluation, Government, Human Rights, Research, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Fundraising
Education
The University of Edinburgh 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Africa and International Development
St. Cloud State University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's, Elective Studies
Hot Topic September 2013 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch June 2006 - August 2013
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Graduate Recruitment, Management, Loss Prevention, Business Development, Customer Service, Driving Results, Inventory Management, Sales
Education
South Dakota State University 1998 — 2002
BA
South Dakota State University
Bachelor's degree
Hot Topic February 2014 - Present
Coast Style Group September 2010 - February 2013
Nordstrom Product Group January 2010 - August 2010
Fortune Swim February 2009 - January 2010
Paige Premium Denim November 2008 - February 2009
Zovo Lingerie Company January 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Fashion Design, Trend Research, Flat Sketching, Garment Construction, Sportswear, Wovens, Knitwear, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Fittings, Web PDM, Creative Direction, Sketching, Tech Packs, Fashion, Apparel, Fitting, Sewing
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Design
University of Washington 2003 — 2006
BA, Italian- Language and Literature
Seattle Central Community College 2006 — 2007
Apparel Design
CeX America, LLC October 2011 - Present
Hot Topic July 2010 - October 2011
Hot Topic November 2009 - July 2011
Magick Fusager Design INC March 2006 - October 2010
Opportunity House Thrift Store February 2009 - November 2009
Hot Topic July 2007 - December 2007
Hot Topic February 2004 - December 2006
Education
Solano Community College 2004 — 2009
StreetLinks Lender Solutions February 2015 - Present
Assurant Specialty Property September 2013 - February 2015
Universal 1 Credit Union September 2011 - September 2013
Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts September 2010 - September 2011
Time Warner Cable June 2008 - September 2010
Hot Topic June 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Budgets, Public Speaking, Spanish, Time Management, Management, Banking, Finance, Loans, Mortgage Lending, Call Centers, Sales, Credit, Insurance, Leadership, Consumer Lending
Education
Sinclair Community College 2012 — 2012
Spanish Language
Starbucks Coffee Company June 2008 - Present
Hannaford Bros. Co. August 2007 - Present
Hot Topic August 2008 - December 2008
Sodexo January 2005 - October 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Inventory Management, Store Operations, Retail, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Sewing, Pattern Design, Tailoring, Management, Food Safety, Food Service Sanitation, Cake Decorating, Baking, Window Displays, Product Display, Customer Service
Education
State University of New York College at Oneonta 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Human Ecology: Apparel and Textiles
OnDeck BVI 2010 - Present
Erwin Pearl Inc. September 2005 - Present
Young Cub Records 2009 - September 2011
Hot Topic 2001 - 2005
Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner 1998 - 2004
Simmons College 2000 - 2002
Education
Simmons College
BA, Communications, Public Relations and Marketing, Philosophy
ULTA Beauty January 2012 - Present
Sephora inside JCPenney January 2010 - January 2011
Hot Topic January 2005 - January 2009
Bakers 2013 LLC January 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Retail, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Merchandising, Sales Management, Team Building, Marketing
Education
Southwestern Illinois College
Associate of Science Degree, Biology
Select Staffing September 2010 - November 2010
Select Staffing April 2010 - June 2010
Hot Topic March 2010 - April 2010
UPS October 2009 - December 2009
GENCO February 2008 - August 2008
McDonald's Corporation October 2007 - February 2008
Manpower June 1992 - September 1992
KSK Microtek May 1990 - November 1991
Education
Kaplan Career Institute 2010 — 2011
A+ Certification, Computer Support Technician
Texas State Technical College 1987 — 1989
Associate, Computer Maintenance
Rising Phoenix April 2012 - Present
Peak Campus Companies May 2011 - Present
Peak Campus Companies May 2011 - Present
Atlantic-Pacific Insurance Agency, Inc December 2009 - Present
Examiner.com November 2009 - Present
Caterpillar Inc. August 2008 - February 2009
Alorica March 2006 - December 2007
Hot Topic May 2005 - March 2007
Securitas August 2005 - January 2006
US Army August 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Computer Hardware, Management, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Time Management, Databases, Outlook, Customer Service, Social Networking, Security, Technical Support, Sales, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exchange, XP, Customer Satisfaction, Windows, Telecommunications, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Excel, Computer Repair, Desktop Computers, Facebook, Photoshop, Technical Writing, Team Management, Active Directory, Remote Desktop, Computer Maintenance, Windows XP Professional, Postini, GoToAssist, Laptops, Exchange 2010, Windows 8.1, Social Media, Team Leadership, Networking
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University 2012 — 2014
Information Technology, Computer Networking
Southern Crescent Technical College 2009 — 2011
Associate in Applied Science, Networking Specialist
Kaleidoscope Therapeutic Riding September 2011 - Present
TLC home healthcare Services May 2012 - January 2014
The Arbors Assisted Living December 2010 - August 2011
stavros December 2009 - August 2010
Gilly Hicks May 2009 - August 2009
Center for Extended Care July 2007 - December 2008
Hot Topic July 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Excellent communication..., Resourceful, Healthcare, Nursing, Customer Service, Marketing
Education
Elms College 2008 — 2011
Bachelors Degree, Biology
Springfield Technical Community College 2006 — 2008
Associates degree, liberal arts transfer
Red Cross 2003 — 2004
Certified Nursing Assistant license, Nursing
Center for Research and Academic Excellence July 2012 - Present
Zooka's Ultimate Burritos 2007 - 2011
Hot Topic May 2005 - March 2007
Clear Creek ISD June 2005 - July 2006
Nestle Toll House May 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Store Management, Data Entry, Time Management, Sales, Phone Etiquette, Cash Register, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Store Operations, Planograms, webmaster services, SPSS, Insurance billing
Education
Texas State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology
The University of New Mexico 2006 — 2007
Hot Topic March 2014 - Present
Hatworld/Lids November 2011 - March 2014
GameStop April 2006 - November 2011
Hot Topic February 2001 - April 2006
Skills
District Management, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Multi-unit, Apparel, Associate Development, Big Box, CPFR, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Driving Results, Hiring, Income Statement, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Leadership, Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Multi-Unit Management, New Store Development, P&L Management, POS, People Development, Planograms, Recruiting, Shrinkage, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Accountability, Assortment, Employee Training, Multi-unit Retail..., New Store Openings, Profit, Retail, Customer Experience, Product Knowledge, Expense Management, New Hire Training, Sales Operations, P, Multi-Unit
Education
Texas A&M International University 1999 — 2003
Texas A&M International University August 2014 - Present
ARAMARK September 2012 - June 2015
LISD September 2012 - February 2013
ARAMARK 2012 - 2013
Texas A&M International University October 2011 - September 2012
Hot Topic April 2010 - July 2012
Hollywood Video March 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Printmaking, Ceramic Sculpture, Drawing, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Critique, Retail, Sales
Education
Texas A&M International University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Texas A&M International University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Shippensburg University October 2012 - May 2013
Shippensburg University January 2012 - May 2013
SHAPE Gallery January 2012 - May 2013
Shippensburg University August 2012 - December 2012
Hot Topic December 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Illustration, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Color Management, Sculpture, Retail, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Stage Lighting, Sound System, Soundbooth, Promotions, Social Media
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art
Brink’s March 2014 - Present
Starbucks June 2006 - March 2014
Prime Restaurants Inc. 2011 - 2012
T.D.R Enterprises April 2008 - September 2011
Hot Topic 2010 - 2011
Cara Operations 2007 - 2008
Skills
Social Media, Time Management, Customer Service, Facebook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Web Design, Android, Critical Thinking, Coding Languages, Dependable Team Player, Digital Communication, E-Learning, Event Planning, Fitness, Film Production, Film Editing, Human Computer..., Heuristic Evaluation, Internet, Information Technology, Leadership, Multi Tasking, Multimedia, Organization, Office Administration, Organized with Strong..., Outstanding people..., Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Rapid Prototyping, Research, Sound Design, Sound Editing, Tumbr, Teamwork, Twitter, User Experience, User Scenarios, User Interface Design, Video Editing, Windows, Works well individually, YouTube, Youth Mentoring, Cashiering
Education
University of Toronto 2006 — 2013
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Digital Communications, Culture and Information Technology
Sheridan College 2006 — 2013
Honors Bachelor of Arts, Digital Communications, Culture and Information Technology
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary High School 2000 — 2002
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Hot Topic November 2008 - July 2014
Skills
Learn New Software..., Multi Tasking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Web Design, People Skills, Quick Typer, Data Entry
Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Jackson Health System November 2014 - March 2015
Ross Stores, Inc. March 2013 - September 2013
Hot Topic 2013 - 2013
Skills
Artistry, Laborers, Handyman Services, Fitness, Learning Quickly, Adjustments, Highly detail oriented, Communication
Education
Sheridan Technical Center 2015 — 2016
Auto Body collision Repair
keystone national high school 2013 — 2013
high school diploma, Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education
Northern Quest Resort & Casino March 2015 - Present
Brain Freeze Creamery May 2014 - December 2014
Spokane Humane Society September 2013 - May 2014
Hot Topic April 2007 - September 2013
Skills
Merchandising, Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Sales, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Hiring, Training, POS, Time Management, Retail Sales, Recruiting, Planograms, Driving Results, P, Microsoft Word, Cashiering, Customer Satisfaction, Store Management
Education
Medical Lake High School
Diploma
Spokane Falls Community College
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Hot Topic October 2014 - December 2014
America's Incredible Pizza Company August 2014 - December 2014
Big Guidos (food truck) June 2014 - December 2014
Education
South Texas College
Associates, Criminal Justice and Corrections