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
Keg Logistics January 2012 - September 2015
Fitzmark Inc April 2011 - September 2015
Fitzmark Inc July 2008 - September 2015
Fitzmark Inc July 2008 - September 2015
Marination Mobile August 2013 - February 2014
Hot Topic June 2007 - December 2011
Warehousing associate July 2007 - November 2007
Papa John's (GB) Ltd October 2004 - May 2007
Skills
LTL, Logistics, FTL, Transportation, Truckload, Shipping, 3PL, Trucking, Dispatching, Warehousing, Transportation..., Customer Service, Logistics Management, Freight, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Container, Operations Management, Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Flatbed, Air Freight, Reverse Logistics, International Logistics, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Organizational..., Office Administration, Sales, Leadership
Education
Broken Arrow High School 2003 — 2007
Diploma, 12TH
Tulsa Technology Center-Broken Arrow Campus 2004 — 2006
Cosmotology, Cosmotology
Regus July 2015 - Present
Paperweight Media January 2014 - Present
Quest Drape June 2014 - July 2015
Wheeler Advertising August 2014 - December 2014
Arlington Proud [NPO] June 2014 - November 2014
Quest Drape October 2013 - June 2014
Quest Drape November 2012 - October 2013
Quest Drape August 2012 - December 2012
Quest Drape February 2011 - August 2012
Hot Topic July 2008 - February 2011
Skills
Management, Sales, Leadership, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Event Management, Time Management, Merchandising, Marketing, Networking, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Corel Draw, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Mac, SEO, Copywriting, Google+, Pinterest, Social Networking, Client Relations Skills, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Events, Weddings, Event Rentals, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
The University of Texas at Arlington - Division For Enterprise Development 2013 — 2014
Certification, Social Media Marketing
Self-employed February 2014 - Present
Hot Topic July 2005 - January 2006
Infantry January 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Gunsmithing, Shooting Sports, Hunting, Tracking, Communication, Team Management, Long range shooting, Infantry Tactics, Military, Military Operations, Military Experience, Military Training, Military History, Army, Leadership, Security, Management, Exercises, Security Clearance, Weapons
Education
Infantry School 2002 — 2002
Badassery, Combating Enemies Foreign and Domestic
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc 2001 — 2002
Cars, Fast Cars
Hot Topic June 2014 - Present
Hot Topic December 2009 - June 2014
Hot Topic October 2001 - December 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Store Operations, Apparel, District Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Merchandising, Multi-Unit, Multi-unit, New Store Development, New Store Openings, Profit, Retail Sales, Sales, Team Building
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2000 — 2003
Park West Gallery 2012 - Present
Sesnon Gallery April 2012 - June 2012
Santa Cruz, CA April 2011 - May 2012
Thousand Oaks, CA February 2010 - August 2010
Thousand Oaks, CA August 2009 - February 2010
Body Shop April 2008 - August 2009
Hot Topic November 2006 - November 2008
Oakbrook DentalThousand Oaks November 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Social Media, Problem Solving, Organization, People Skills, Research, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Art, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Art History, History of Art, Museums, Art Gallery, Galleries, Gallery, Management, Gallery Administration, Visual Arts
Education
Moorpark Community College
A.A, Humanities
University of California, Berkeley
B.A
FirstService Residential in California 2013 - Present
Cotton On November 2011 - April 2013
Hot Topic June 2006 - November 2010
White Cap Construction Supply December 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Management, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Education
UOP 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
UC Irvine 2002 — 2003
Business Management
Concord Nursing School
Hot Topic June 2013 - Present
Hot Topic June 2010 - May 2013
Hot Topic December 2008 - August 2009
Dowdey, Anderson & Associates, Inc. May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Retail Sales Experience, High Organizational..., Business Planning, Fashion Design, Product Marketing, Product Management, Microsoft Office 2007, Payroll, Accounting, Fashion, Music
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
SAG-AFTRA October 2013 - Present
Self Employed Entertainment Industry April 2009 - October 2013
Tennessee Valley Authority July 2008 - September 2013
Tennessee Valley Authority February 2008 - July 2008
TVA July 2006 - February 2008
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel December 2004 - August 2006
CyberLan May 2004 - November 2004
Hot Topic November 2003 - March 2004
Hot Topic March 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Acting, Modeling, Entertainment, Film, Short Films, Independent Film, Feature Films, Commercials, Music Videos, Film Editing, Improvisation, Performing Arts, Horror, Comedy, Drama, Gothic, HTML, Voice Acting, Voice Over, CSS, Testing, Software Documentation, Windows, Access, Java, C++, Microsoft Office, PHP, Customer Service, Visual Studio, Social Media, Engineering, Technical Support, Sales, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, OS X, Human Resources
Education
Upright Citizens Brigade 2015 — 2015
Improv
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science - Software Systems
Hot Topic August 2014 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch April 2011 - July 2014
Abercrombie & Fitch March 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Team Leadership, Store Management, People Development, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Communication, Team Building, Retail, Loss Prevention, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, Training, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Driving Results
Education
UC Riverside 2002 — 2007
Business Administration, Management
Damien High School 1998 — 2002
High School Diploma
Themattix Art Studio May 2015 - Present
Pinot's Palette Park Cities July 2015 - Present
Painting with a Twist February 2014 - June 2015
Scene Shop Inc. August 2013 - December 2014
UT Arlington May 2013 - December 2014
EntertainMart 2012 - February 2013
Hot Topic 2009 - 2011
Cinemark Movies 8 2007 - 2009
Skills
Painting, Set Design, Set Decoration, Set Dressing, Props, Stage Make-up, Sewing, Film Production, Screenwriting, Playwriting, Sculpture, Final Cut Studio, Directing, Editing, Final Draft, Celtx, Photoshop, Acting
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Film
Tyler Junior College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Cooper High School 2005 — 2009
Hot Topic November 2012 - Present
bebe September 2010 - November 2012
wet seal inc. March 2006 - September 2010
proflowers 2004 - 2006
Jenny Craig 2000 - 2004
Skills
Direct Marketing, E-commerce, SEM, Online Marketing, SEO, Online Merchandising, Social Media, Mobile Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Retail, Database Marketing, Web Analytics, Customer Acquisition, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Analytics, Affiliate Marketing, Merchandising, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Google Analytics, Google Adwords
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business
MBA
Corona del Mar High School
University of California, Santa Barbara
BA
Amazon September 2014 - Present
Amazon May 2013 - September 2014
University of North Dakota August 2010 - May 2014
Follett Higher Education Group 2010 - 2013
Waldenbooks October 1999 - January 2010
University of North Dakota August 2001 - May 2005
Hot Topic June 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Customer Service, Higher Education, University Teaching, Student Development, Program Development, Retail, Student Affairs, Critical Thinking, Customer Service..., Customer Oriented, Diversity & Inclusion, Supervisory Experience, Curriculum Development, Business Communications, Creative Writing, Academic Advising, Multicultural..., Community Engagement, Diversity Training, Blogging, Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office
Education
The University of North Dakota
Master's degree, English Language and Literature, General
The University of North Dakota
Bachelor's degree, Honors Program; minors in English, Psychology, Women Studies
Hot Topic October 2012 - January 2013
Subway June 2011 - January 2013
Skills
Debate, Mathematics, Economics, Sociability, Spanish-speaking
Education
The University of North Dakota 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General and Business Administration
Hot Topic October 2014 - Present
Standard Market October 2014 - Present
The Sanctuary Concept June 2014 - August 2014
Hot Topic July 2013 - May 2014
1808 Grille April 2013 - May 2014
Elite Talent Agency, LLC January 2013 - May 2013
Red Bus Project December 2012 - April 2013
Rocketown August 2012 - December 2012
Fox Valley Park District March 2008 - August 2012
Sonshine Festival January 2012 - March 2012
Skills
Social Media, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Editing, Marketing, Blogging, Customer Service, Fine Dining, Retail, Pop Culture, Restaurants
Education
Trevecca Nazarene University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Music Business
Hot Topic August 2015 - Present
Dollar General October 2014 - August 2015
Kimberly Clark August 2013 - October 2014
Kimberly-Clark May 2012 - January 2013
Kayne Prime May 2011 - January 2012
ShortForm July 2011 - October 2011
Academy Sports, Franklin Tennessee July 2011 - August 2011
Ocean Spray Promotion, Nashville Tennessee June 2011 - June 2011
The Bacon Group May 2010 - August 2010
The Governor’s Club, Brentwood Tennessee May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
SAP, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Solidworks, Process Improvement, Project Management, PowerPoint, Management, Project Planning, Transportation, Sales, Transportation..., Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Logistics
Education
University of Tennessee 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Logistics
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2009 — 2010
Little Shasta's August 2013 - January 2014
Hot Topic June 2012 - August 2012
Education
University of Houston 2013 — 2016
The University of Texas at San Antonio 2012 — 2013
Hot Topic May 2013 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch March 2007 - May 2013
Hollister Co. September 2003 - March 2007
Skills
Teamwork, Shrinkage, Recruiting, Driving Results, Customer Service, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Profit, Retail, New Store Development, District Management, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Organizational Studies
KBRISING August 2013 - Present
Hot Topic February 2012 - July 2013
Hot Topic November 2010 - February 2012
Hot Topic January 2006 - November 2010
KBRISING Inc. October 2001 - January 2006
Blest 2000 - 2001
Lipservice/Kill City, Inc. September 1996 - October 2000
Skills
Apparel, Product Development, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Fashion, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Mood Boards, Trend, Trend Analysis, Styling, Tech Packs, Pattern, Draping, Textile Design, Textiles, Graphics, Graphic Design, Fit, Technical Design, Private Label, Wovens, Knitwear, Denim, Sportswear, Sweaters, Outerwear, Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Sewing, Fitting, Fashion Illustration, Illustrator, Technical Illustration, Photoshop, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Sketching
Education
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles 1985 — 1987
Associate's Degree, Fashion Apparel Design
University of Kansas 1984 — 1985
Undergrad work, Fine Arts, Architecture
Hot Topic August 2013 - Present
Hot Topic July 2012 - July 2013
Urban Outfitters September 2009 - July 2012
SocialBliss March 2012 - June 2012
Los Angeles Magazine June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Fashion, Apparel, Retail Sales, Social Media, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office
Education
University of California, Irvine 2008 — 2012
Business Economics
Hot Topic December 2014 - Present
ELN LIN ART June 2014 - Present
Private Label by G June 2011 - March 2014
Alice Agonistes (short film) January 2014 - January 2014
LaChapelle Studios October 2010 - January 2011
The Halcyon Lab September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Illustration, Apple OS, Photography, Traditional Art Media, Magazine Layout Design, Research, Illustrator, Logo Design, Catalogue Production, Color Correction, Photo Manipulation, Casting, Print Production, Web Production..., Digital Painting, Acrylic Painting, Oil Painting, Mobile Web Design, Responsive Web Design, E-commerce
Education
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Studio Art, Digital Art, cumme laude
University of Cambridge 2010 — 2010
Art History and Film
Schriver, Carmona & Carrera, PLLC January 2015 - Present
Wave Healthcare August 2014 - January 2015
Hot Topic 2011 - July 2014
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Research, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Training, Banking
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting, 4.0
The University of Texas at San Antonio 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 4.0
Smart Software Solutions, Inc July 2014 - Present
TAU Technologies June 2013 - January 2014
Presbyterian Health Plan April 2013 - June 2013
Target November 2011 - January 2012
GameStop May 2007 - January 2008
Hot Topic April 2004 - January 2007
United Way of Central New Mexico May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Java, Testing, C++, Windows, Linux, C, HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, Visual Studio, LAMP, Visual Basic, Retail, Customer Service, Software Development
Education
The University of New Mexico 2005 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Toppers Spa and Salon June 2012 - May 2013
Yoga on Main March 2012 - February 2013
Urban Outfitters June 2010 - August 2010
Hot Topic April 2005 - August 2007
Education
University of The Arts 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Illustration, GPA 3.8
Eddie Bauer August 2013 - Present
Hot Topic March 2012 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Cashiering, Greeting, Stocking, Inventory Management, Equipment Maintenance, Test Equipment
Education
The Community College of Baltimore County 2012 — 2016
Music Production and Audio Engineer
Lansdowne High School 2008 — 2012
Theatre/Theater
Sunridge Solutions June 2014 - Present
Hot Topic August 2010 - June 2014
Women’s Studies Program, YSU March 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Personnel Matters, Sales Process, Sales Management, Program Management, Employee Training, Sales, Merchandising, Profit, Customer Service, Training, Retail, Recruiting, Management, Loss Prevention, Team Building, Leadership, Marketing, Store Management, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising
Education
Youngstown State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Peace and Conflict Studies
Université Moulay Ismail Meknès
summer semester, Intermediate arabic, gender studies
Access Alaska November 2013 - Present
Access Alaska September 2013 - November 2013
Pier 1 Imports September 2012 - August 2013
Hot Topic July 2004 - April 2012
North Pole Espresso Drive Thru May 1998 - April 2008
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska February 1996 - December 1997
Skills
Highly Adaptable, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Team Motivator, Employee Loyalty, Leadership Development, Sales Management, Organizing, Listening Skills, Cash Handling, Sales, Adaptation
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks 2000 — 2005
Bachelors Degree, Art
University of Alaska Anchorage 1998 — 2000
Associates, Early Childhood Development
Cute and Funky Accessories July 2011 - Present
Allstate October 2012 - November 2012
Allstate September 2012 - October 2012
Starship Travel Inc April 2011 - August 2012
The Image Studios 2011 - 2012
Chicago Control Systems, Inc. January 2011 - March 2011
Hot Topic May 2009 - June 2010
Joann Craft Stores October 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Illustrator, Advertising, Visual Merchandising, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Social Media, PowerPoint, Styling, Apparel, Constant Contact, Microsoft Office, Photography, Sewing, Sales, Microsoft Word, Pattern, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Layout, Graphics
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 2008 — 2012
Fashion Marketing and Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Graduated Sept 2011
The Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg International Academy Of Design 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts; Associates Degree, Fashion Marketing and Management; Fashion Design; and Technology
McHenry High School West Campus
TOPSHOP TOPMAN May 2015 - Present
Freelance May 2014 - Present
Hot Topic August 2013 - May 2014
Hot Topic July 2012 - July 2013
Steve Madden November 2011 - April 2012
Steve Madden June 2011 - November 2011
Steve Madden July 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Sales Management, Payroll, Loss Prevention, Training and Development, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Creative Direction
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2006 — 2007
JustFab Inc. June 2015 - Present
Hot Topic July 2012 - June 2015
CMT Group August 2008 - May 2012
BCBG Max Azria July 2006 - June 2008
STUDIO 65 December 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Fashion, Illustrator, Graphic Design, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Packaging, Mac, Creative Direction, Styling, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Art Direction, Brand Development, Art, Concept Development, Illustration, Creative Services, Photoshop, Photography, Logo Design
Education
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana 1993 — 1997
B/A, GRAPHIC DESIGN
Hot Topic October 2012 - Present
Punknews.org June 2011 - Present
Racket Magazine August 2010 - Present
Thoughtful Media Group, Inc. September 2013 - October 2013
New Age Comics July 2012 - April 2013
Side One Dummy Records January 2011 - December 2011
UCR Housing, Dining and Residential Services June 2010 - September 2010
KUCR Radio 88.3 FM December 2007 - September 2010
Associated Students Program Board of UC:Riverside June 2009 - June 2010
Highlander News January 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Music, Event Planning, Film, Marketing, Radio, Sound, Advertising, Concerts, Broadcast, Entertainment, Social Media, Social Networking, Editing, Management, Music Industry, Music Production, Event Management, Public Relations, Recording, Facebook, Radio Broadcasting
Education
University of California, Riverside 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Media and Cultural Studies
University of California, Riverside 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Media an Cultural Studies
Temeka Group February 2006 - Present
Hot Topic December 2001 - February 2006
RGLA January 1995 - December 2001
Anchor Blue Retail Group January 1986 - September 1994
Skills
Retail, Strategic Planning, Visual Merchandising, Management, Space planning, Customer Service, Interior Design, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Merchandising, Sketching, Value Engineering, Retail Design, Architecture, Construction
Education
University of California, Irvine 1986 — 1988
Architecture
Hot Topic August 2002 - Present
Skills
Completion of NCCER..., Basic Construction..., Residential/Commercial..., Knowledge of the..., Proper..., Proficient with both..., Microsoft office..., Adobe Photoshop,..., 10 years retail...
Education
York Technical College 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Residential/Commercial Wiring
University of The Arts 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
Target September 2011 - Present
Sears Holding Corporation/Lands’ End July 2011 - September 2011
Sears Holding Corporation/Sears January 2011 - July 2011
Sears Holding Corporation/Kmart June 2009 - August 2009
Kmart June 2007 - August 2007
Hot Topic October 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Highly detail oriented, Organized Multi-tasker, Dependable Team Player, Easy to Talk to, Logical Thinker, Pricing
Education
University at Buffalo 2006 — 2010
Bacherlor of Arts, Philosophy
Univeristy of Oulu 2009 — 2009
Scandinavian Studies
University of Oulu 2009 — 2009
Scandinavian Studies
Henninger High School
Regents Diploma
Weezo Online November 2010 - Present
Hot Topic April 2004 - November 2010
Skills
Inventory Control, Social Networking, Sales, Merchandising, Retail, Customer Service, Store Management, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Tulsa Technology Center-Lemley Campus 2004 — 2006
Automotive Preventive Maintenance
Union High School 1993 — 2004
Hot Topic March 2011 - Present
Anchor Blue Retail Group February 1997 - October 2010
Education
The University of Texas at El Paso 1969 — 1972
Business
Hot Topic January 2014 - Present
Quiksilver July 2010 - July 2013
Young & Rubicam Brands April 2008 - April 2010
DGWB July 2000 - April 2008
Skills
Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Pre-press, Image Manipulation, Offset Printing, Creative Strategy, Banners, Print, Direct Marketing, Creative Direction, Packaging, Direct Mail, Marketing Strategy, Graphics, Collateral, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development
Education
University of California, Riverside 1989 — 1993
BA, Business & French
United Air Lines March 2006 - Present
Self-employed January 2002 - Present
Hot Topic March 2003 - March 2006
Musicbank 2000 - 2001
Operation Access September 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Blogging, Copywriting, Marketing, Time Management, Editing, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Photography, Fashion, Coaching, Social Networking, Interviews
Education
University of California at Berkeley 1991 — 1996
BA
Hot Topic October 2011 - Present
Pacific Sunwear April 2010 - October 2011
Forever 21, Corporate March 2008 - October 2009
Broadcom Corporation August 2007 - March 2008
Pacific Optometry November 2001 - August 2007
Skills
Apparel, Retail, Trend, Styling, Purchasing, Wovens, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Fashion, Product Development, Fashion Buying, Retail Buying, Store Management, Trend Forecasting, Fit, Assortment, Fashion Design, Denim, Multi-channel Retail, Knitwear, E-commerce, Outerwear
Education
University of California, Irvine 2001 — 2005
B.A., Sociology
Dipping Pond Farm February 2014 - Present
Charm City Curios 2011 - Present
Noblesse Oblige Costumes August 2012 - November 2012
Hot Topic July 2008 - January 2011
The International School of Protocol June 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Sewing, Industrial Sewing, Textile Design, Fashion Illustration, Costume Design, Garment Construction, Weaving, Knitting, Machine Knitting, Crochet, Textile Dyeing, Dyeing, Embroidery, Pattern Design, Flat Patterning, Draping, Garment Fitting, Garment Alteration, Garment Design, Pattern, Illustration, Illustrator
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fiber, Experimental Fashion
Hot Topic October 2013 - Present
Donna Karan 2010 - 2012
Forever Crystals July 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Ventas, Minorista, Planificación..., Redes sociales, Desarrollo de productos, Merchandising, Photoshop, Gestión de proyectos, Gestión de inventarios, Organización de eventos, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Time Management, Sales, Store Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Inventory Management
Education
Universidad de Puerto Rico Arecibo 2003 — 2013
Microbiologa, Tecnologia Microbiana
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
BetterCloud April 2015 - Present
University of Alabama in Huntsville January 2014 - December 2014
University of Alabama in Huntsville August 2013 - December 2014
Yomari Information Services November 2011 - July 2013
Hot Topic January 2013 - June 2013
Ralph Lauren March 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Data Warehousing, ETL, Oracle, C#, JavaScript, Visual Studio, Image Processing, MySQL, Teradata, Netezza, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Modeling, Database Design, Java, Eclipse, C++, C, Python, PHP, OpenCV, Databases, Data Mining, ODI, Unix Shell Scripting, Integration, SQL, Informatica, Microstrategy, PL/SQL, Computer Vision, Corona SDK
Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science, 4.0
Pulchowk Engineering College 2007 — 2011
BE, Computer
National School of science 2005 — 2007
+2, Science
Bagmati Boarding School 2002 — 2005
SLC, Science, Compulsory Math, Optional Math, Computer, Nepali, Enlish
Black Walnut Cafe September 2014 - Present
Twin Peaks Restaurants January 2014 - September 2014
Olive Garden January 2005 - December 2013
Hot Topic January 2005 - January 2007
CHI-CHI’S January 1996 - January 2002
Skills
Leadership, Interviews, Sales, Team Building, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Human Resources, Event Management, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Training, Hospitality, Employee Training, Cross-functional Team..., Hiring, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Social Networking
Education
The University of Findlay
HCA August 2014 - Present
HCA October 2009 - August 2014
HCA October 2008 - October 2009
Manheim July 2006 - July 2008
Hot Topic October 2005 - October 2006
Cox Communications October 2001 - October 2005
Cox Communications 2001 - 2005
Comcast 1997 - 2001
Skills
Healthcare, Telecommunications, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Retail, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analysis, Change Management, Visio, SDLC, Access, Integration, Quality Assurance, Systems Analysis, Problem Solving, PMP, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Business Process..., Data Analysis, Six Sigma, Planning, Project Management, Management, Leadership, Healthcare Information..., Requirements Gathering, Agile Methodologies, Business Requirements, Cross-functional Team..., Software Project..., Team Leadership, Training, Software Documentation, Program Management, Project Portfolio..., Team Building, Business Development, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Alabama 1991 — 1996
BA, Music/English
i-merchstore February 2009 - Present
California Convertibles March 2006 - Present
Hot Topic September 2000 - August 2006
Hastings Entertainment November 1994 - August 2000
Skills
Merchandising
Education
The University of Texas at El Paso
BBA, Marketing
Redstone Arsenal Commissary February 2014 - December 2014
Keaki Designs August 2010 - May 2014
Hot Topic July 2012 - February 2014
GameStop October 2013 - January 2014
Grace Bible Baptist Church March 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Advertising, Retail, HTML, Leadership, Communication, Photoshop, Business, Small Business, Stocking, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Training, Teamwork, Facebook, Merchandising, Social Networking, Social Media, Time Management, Management, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Business
University of Alabama in Huntsville 2013 — 2016
Inflatables Superstore February 2012 - Present
PJ's Custom Displays January 2012 - Present
Boxman Designs August 2011 - March 2014
North County Ford May 2011 - February 2012
Santa Margarita Ford January 2010 - May 2011
Anchor Blue April 2008 - January 2010
Hot Topic October 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Creative Concept Design, Marketing, Sales Management, Business Planning, Business Development, Woodworking, Acrylic, Glass, Graphic Design, Packaging, Theme Development, Theme Events, Display Advertising, POP Displays, Window Displays, Display Campaigns, Game Design, Jack of many trades, SEO, Product Design, Sales, Creative Direction, Trade Shows, Advertising
Education
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc 2008 — 2009
Automotive Technology, Ford Systems
Riverside Community College 1995 — 1997
General
GM Photography August 2013 - Present
Hot Topic April 2013 - Present
UC Berkeley March 2013 - Present
Ethnic Studies Department at UC Berkeley May 2012 - Present
Rosendale 2012 - Present
Occupy Cal November 2011 - Present
The Affirmation September 2011 - Present
Berkeley Daily Planet August 2011 - Present
Ethnic Studies Fifth Account August 2011 - Present
Frank Joyce and Karin Aguilar-San Juan July 2011 - Present
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Outgoing, Enthusiastic, Windows Movie Maker, Editing, Video, Film, Books, Event Planning, Research, Writing, Word, Social Media, Excel, Fundraising, Teaching, Final Cut Pro, Public Relations, Wordpress, Event Management, Publicity, Photography, Facebook, PowerPoint, Video Production, Tutoring, Journalism, Blogging, Spanish, Mentoring, Mac OS X, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Politics, English, Volunteer Management, Documentaries, Proofreading, Literature, WordPress, OS X, Grants, Community Outreach, Social Networking
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2013
B.A., Ethnic Studies
Annoyance Theatre April 2011 - April 2012
Second City DeMaat Theatre March 2009 - April 2011
Hot Topic May 2002 - February 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Photography, Mac, Video Editing, After Effects, Facebook
Education
Annoyance School of Improv 2009 — 2010
Sketch Comedy/Improvisation/Writing
Improv Olympic's School of Improv 2007 — 2009
Sketch Comedy/Improvisation/Writing
Second City School of Improv 2007 — 2009
Conservatory Graduate, Sketch Comedy/Improvisation/Writing
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Fine Arts
Vans June 2013 - Present
Vans October 2008 - Present
Vans 2008 - 2009
Frisco Sports Center August 2007 - October 2008
Hot Topic June 2005 - August 2007
Gap Inc. September 1992 - April 2005
Skills
Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Merchandising, Store Management, Apparel, Loss Prevention, Retail, New Store Openings, Driving Results
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1988 — 1992
BA
Blizzard Entertainment June 2015 - Present
Sleepy Giant February 2012 - June 2015
Hot Topic April 2011 - November 2011
Hot Topic September 2008 - April 2011
Hot Topic October 2007 - September 2008
Hot Topic December 2005 - October 2007
Hot Topic May 2005 - December 2005
Hot Topic October 2004 - May 2005
Hot Topic April 2003 - October 2004
Further Innovations April 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Web Development, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, C#, Java, JavaScript, Oracle SQL, T-SQL, MySQL, REST, HTML, C++, Red Hat Linux, Programming, ASP.NET, .NET, Nginx, CSS, SQL, Visual Basic, AJAX, Oracle, Git, Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Applications, Integration, Software Project..., E-commerce
Education
The Ohio State University
Computer Science Engineering
A'GACI LLC June 2014 - Present
Hot Topic September 2012 - June 2014
Hot Topic September 2011 - September 2012
Hot Topic February 2008 - September 2011
Abercrombie & Fitch February 2006 - March 2008
Education
Trinity University 1999 — 2003
BS, Finance
Oakland Unified School District July 2014 - Present
Aspire Public Schools July 2013 - June 2014
KIPP Austin Public Schools July 2011 - July 2013
Bright Horizons February 2009 - September 2010
Hot Topic July 2002 - September 2006
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Classroom, Public Speaking, Spanish, ESL, Elementary Education, Event Planning, Research, Literacy, Fundraising, Editing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, Teaching English as a..., Differentiated..., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Classroom Management, Community Outreach, Educational Leadership, Training, Teacher Training, Program Development, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Early Childhood..., Adult Education, Teaching Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, Early Childhood Literacy, Data Driven Instruction, Balanced Literacy, RTI, Classroom Assessment
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2006 — 2008
BA, Cultural Anthropology, Sociology
T4G Limited April 2011 - Present
99 Cents Only Stores 2008 - April 2011
BCBG Max Azria 2007 - 2008
Hot Topic 2002 - 2007
The Disney Store 1999 - 2002
Lane Bryant February 1998 - December 1998
Bath & Body Works March 1997 - February 1998
Nike 1993 - 1997
Skills
Retail, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain, E-commerce, Warehouse Management, Merchandise Planning, Microsoft Excel, Multi-channel Retail, Visual Basic, Requirements Analysis, Analytics, Management, Inventory Management, Data Warehousing, Project Planning, Merchandising, Team Building, Vendor Management, Integration, Strategy, Visio, ERP, SDLC
Education
University of California, Irvine 1991 — 1993
Biren Katzman July 2010 - Present
CBS Television Studios 2008 - 2009
Center for Japanese Studies November 2007 - May 2008
Peet's Coffee & Tea June 2006 - September 2006
Hot Topic 2005 - 2006
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
Asian Studies II, Japanese Literature
Akahana Asian Bistro September 2014 - Present
Freelance January 2009 - Present
Akahana Asian Bistro February 2011 - February 2013
Cabo Fish Taco July 2009 - July 2010
Big Al's Pub October 2006 - December 2007
Taken Records January 2006 - July 2007
Hot Topic December 2004 - December 2005
Tower Records January 2000 - January 2003
WRGW January 2000 - January 2002
The Syndicate July 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Photography, Editing, Promotion Planning, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Interior Design, Administration, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cross Selling, Organizational..., Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Social Networking, Outlook, Interviews, Marketing, Music, Event Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Television, Advertising, Retail, Teamwork, Negotiation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Process Scheduler, Management, Restaurants
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2013 — 2014
Post-Baccalaureate, Archaeology
The George Washington University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Religion, Woman's Studies
Pacific Sunwear February 2015 - Present
Hot Topic August 2014 - January 2015
Hot Topic October 2013 - August 2014
Propper International January 2011 - August 2012
Borders October 2007 - June 2010
George's Music April 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Customer Service, Inventory Control, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Loss Prevention, Computer Hardware, Manage Client..., Data Entry, CRM, Leadership, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Store Management, Recruiting, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Puerto Rico 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics, Some College Coursework Completed
SKYCATCHFIRE October 2015 - Present
Skylar Wuebker Creative Solutions January 2011 - October 2015
Knitspot March 2015 - June 2015
216digital January 2015 - March 2015
Forty Nine Degrees May 2014 - August 2014
KOROSEAL INTERIOR PRODUCTS, LLC February 2014 - May 2014
Hot Topic August 2012 - February 2014
Skills
InDesign, Web Design, Typography, Illustrator, Corporate Identity, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Photoshop, Logo Design, Layout, Web Development, Client Relations, User Interface Design, Interactive Media, User Experience, JavaScript, Illustration
Education
The University of Akron 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Minster High School 2007 — 2011
College Prep
The Martin Agency January 2012 - Present
freelance web/graphic design August 2011 - Present
Cornerstone Architects February 2011 - January 2012
VCU HAStech March 2008 - October 2010
Bang-On T-Shirts October 2007 - January 2009
Follett Higher Education Group January 2006 - February 2008
Jefferson Lab August 2005 - December 2006
Hot Topic August 2004 - December 2006
Walmart 2002 - 2003
Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Word, Web Design, Dreamweaver, HTML, Mac, CSS, Problem Solving, Editing, Windows, Adobe Acrobat, XHTML, Customer Service, Graphics, Layout, Art, Detail Orientation, Knitting, Crochet, Craft, DIY, Logo Design, Microsoft Word
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Cum Laude
Thomas Nelson Community College 2004 — 2006
Associates, AAS Computer Arts; AAA Fine Arts; Communication & Multi-Media Design Certificate, Summa Cum Laude
University of Mary Washington 2002 — 2003
Liberal Arts/General Studies, Honors Admission
Hot Topic May 2013 - Present
Pacific Sunwear August 2012 - May 2013
Pacific Sunwear September 2011 - August 2012
Pacific Sunwear November 2010 - August 2011
Pacific Sunwear January 2010 - November 2010
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. June 2008 - October 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch August 2006 - June 2008
Abercrombie & Fitch April 2006 - August 2006
Lane Bryant 2004 - 2006
Skills
Product Development, Apparel, Textiles, Trend, Wovens, Fashion, Denim, Tech Packs, Sportswear, Knitwear, Retail, Color Development, Sourcing, Physical color standards, Garment Costing, Garment construction, Dyes, Eye for Color, Profit Margins
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science, Textiles/Consumer Sciences, Product Development
Digital Pulse, Inc. January 2006 - Present
West Elm August 2014 - July 2015
The Body Shop January 2002 - January 2004
Hot Topic March 1993 - February 2001
The Nature Company January 1991 - May 1993
Chess King August 1987 - September 1990
Skills
Books, Management, Copy Editing, Training, Retail, Sales, Customer Service, New Store Set Up, Driving Sales..., Recruiting, Editing, Social Media, Proofreading, Public Relations, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Analysis, Budgets, Fashion, Leadership, Marketing, Merchandising, Negotiation, Time Management, Sales Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management
Education
The University of Memphis 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1989 — 1990
Sociology
Hillsboro High School 1982 — 1986
Diploma
2U July 2015 - Present
WDAM August 2015 - Present
GameStop October 2012 - Present
WDAM July 2014 - August 2015
WDAM May 2014 - July 2014
Hot Topic May 2012 - July 2014
Skills
Blender, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Dreamweaver, Writing, Fitness, Digital Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Brochures, Fashion, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Photography, Typography, Illustration, Social Media, Layout, Logo Design, Mac, Advertising, Drawing, Microsoft Office, Vector Illustration, Web Design
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
Meridian High School 2006 — 2010
High School
Hot Topic June 2015 - Present
Hyatt Regency Newport May 2015 - August 2015
Marriott Hotels May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Leadership, PowerPoint, Research, Project Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Teamwork
Education
University of Arizona 2014 — 2018
Management Information Systems/Operations Management, 3.4 GPA
Villa Park High School 2010 — 2014
Hot Topic June 2015 - Present
francesca’s® January 2015 - May 2015
Bath & Body Works September 2013 - April 2015
Ye Olde Pizza Pub July 2010 - January 2015
Aeropostale May 2013 - October 2013
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital September 2011 - June 2012
Joe and Vinny's Pizzeria March 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Retail, Data Entry, Customer Service, Teamwork, Leadership, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Communication
Education
State University of New York at Albany 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
D.C.M.O. BOCES 2011 — 2012
Allied Health
Sherburne-Earlville High School 2008 — 2012
Advanced Designated Regents Diploma, General Studies
Alliance Associates January 2013 - June 2014
Ohio Business College September 2008 - October 2012
Check Into Cash 2005 - 2007
Darice, Inc. 2001 - 2005
Hot Topic 1999 - 2001
L Brands 1990 - 1999
Skills
Lead Generation, Presenter, Customer Service, Long-term Customer..., Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Achieve Results, Time Management
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree, Textiles with Retail Business specialization
Hot Topic November 2013 - Present
Sunglass Hut May 2013 - Present
Skills
Escritura creativa, Microsoft Office, Ventas, Servicio de atención al..., Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Redes sociales, Microsoft PowerPoint, Facebook
Education
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón 2011 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Psichology
Walmart February 2012 - Present
Jockey International, Inc. June 2011 - March 2012
Fossil February 2006 - May 2011
North Beach June 2004 - August 2005
Ann Taylor January 2003 - April 2004
Alfred Dunner Inc. October 2002 - April 2003
Wet Seal November 2001 - October 2002
Carlisle Collection March 2001 - November 2001
Hot Topic June 2000 - March 2001
Skills
Denim, Apparel, Textiles, Tech Packs, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Fashion Design, Pattern, Knitwear, Wovens, Product Development, Merchandising
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Fashion/Apparel Design
DSW September 2014 - Present
Hot Topic June 2013 - August 2014
Victoria's Secret October 2011 - July 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Store Management, Retail Sales, Bilingual Communications, Loss Prevention
Education
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Hot Topic 2012 - Present
Polistes Foundation June 2010 - September 2011
Hot Topic September 2009 - September 2011
UCLA October 2008 - June 2010
Laguna Pathology Medical Group June 2004 - September 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing
Education
University College Cork 2011 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Osteoarchaeology
University of California, Los Angeles 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Physical and Biological Anthropology
Writing December 1998 - Present
Hot Topic December 1998 - Present
Skills
Writing, Creative Writing, Bookkeeping
Education
Trinity Valley Community College 2015 — 2017
Cross Roads High School 2013 — 2017
Will Obtain A High School Diploma, English, Spanish, Math, Science, History, Yearbook, Photogaphy
Onward Reserve November 2014 - Present
PeachMac October 2009 - March 2013
Athens Musician 1995 - 2010
Apple Retail August 2007 - October 2009
American Eagle Outfitters July 2005 - August 2007
Limited Brands February 2004 - July 2005
Hot Topic January 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Team Building, Policy, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Promotions, Scheduling, Stores, Mac, Customer Service, Mac OS X, Team Leadership, Social Media, Customer Relations, Hiring, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Strategy, Process Scheduler, OS X, Store Management, Coaching, Salesforce Training, Retail Category..., Marketing, Management, Customer Experience, Leadership, Recruiting, Sales, Time Management, Profit, Budgets, Loss Prevention, Training, Selling, Driving Results, iLife, Human Resources, Retail Sales, iWork, Store Operations, Social Networking, Sales Operations, Inventory Control, iPod, Purchasing, P&L, Mac OS X Server, New Store Openings
Education
The University of Georgia 1995 — 1999
The University of Georgia 1995 — 1998
Art
TriArch July 2013 - Present
Hot Topic 2007 - 2013
Dave & Buster's 2010 - 2011
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Management, Visual Merchandising, Program Management, Window Displays, Retail Sales, Art, Inventory Management, Space planning, Time Management, Sales, Store Management, Product Development, POS, Fashion, Loss Prevention, Revit, AutoCAD, Finish Boards
Education
Tulsa Community College 2008 — 2013
Associate's degree, Interior Design
Under Armour July 2015 - Present
Under Armour 2012 - July 2015
Hi-Health Corporation January 2012 - October 2012
BBIC August 2010 - April 2012
Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services January 2009 - January 2010
Mervyns July 1999 - October 2008
Hot Topic June 2006 - November 2007
Victoria's Secret January 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Store Management, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Control, Trend, Forecasting, Private Label, Driving Results, Styling, Leadership, Time Management, Hiring, Fashion Buying, Customer Service, Open to Buy Management, Outlook, Assortment, Loss Prevention, New Store Openings, Apparel, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Footwear, Retail Buying, Planograms, Associate Development, Sportswear, POS, Team Building, Employee Training, People Development, Coaching, JDA, Strategic Financial...
Education
University of Arizona 1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Hot Topic February 2015 - Present
Hot Topic March 2014 - February 2015
Hot Topic October 2012 - February 2014
Hot Topic January 2012 - October 2012
Hot Topic January 2010 - December 2011
Hot Topic October 2005 - December 2010
World Audience August 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Sales, Email Marketing, Marketing, Outlook, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Product Development, Merchandising, Trend, Visual Merchandising, Management
Education
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Cognitive Psychology, Sociology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Psychology
Hot Topic January 2014 - April 2014
Woodman of the World Children's Summer Camp June 2010 - August 2012
Books A Million September 2011 - May 2012
Beef and Rib Restaurant August 2010 - May 2011
Pizza Hut January 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership, Photoshop, Indesign, Press Releases, Marketing Event Planning, Social Media...
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2013 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Tri-County Technical College 2011 — 2013
Associate’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
West-Oak High School 2007 — 2011
High School, Communications, journalism and art, 4.2
Impact Hub April 2013 - January 2015
FIVE33 June 2011 - June 2012
Hot Topic April 2009 - May 2011
Hot Topic, Inc. October 2006 - April 2009
Hot Topic March 2006 - October 2006
Hot Topic January 2005 - March 2006
Hot Topic May 2003 - January 2005
Paramount Pictures February 2003 - May 2003
The Walt Disney Company February 1999 - February 2003
Skills
Brand Development, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Operations Management, Capital Budgeting, Digital Strategy, Business Strategy
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2002 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
University of Southern California 1995 — 1997
B.A., American Studies
Wake Forest University 1992 — 1994
Smoke Rise Elementary School 1981 — 1987
Hot Topic February 2009 - December 2013
Hot Topic July 2007 - February 2009
Circuit City March 2004 - June 2007
Skills
Management, Store Operations, Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, Cashiering, Fashion, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Store Management, Inventory Control
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biological/Biosystems Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin 2007 — 2011
Master's Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4.2
The University of Texas at Austin 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 4.0
LifeBridge Health & Fitness November 2009 - Present
Earth Two Comics April 2008 - Present
Borders August 2007 - November 2009
Hot Topic November 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Lifestyle, Coaching, Team Building, Marketing, Creative Writing, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Makeup Artistry, Administrative..., Multi-line Phone, Management
Education
Towson University 2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Hot Topic July 2015 - Present
Hot Topic June 2014 - July 2015
Live Nation Entertainment March 2014 - June 2014
Campus Entertainment at University of California, Riverside October 2011 - June 2014
J. Paul Getty Museum December 2013 - April 2014
Terry Hines & Associates September 2013 - December 2013
Spring Splash Music Festival December 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Illustrator, Digital Media, Photography, Copywriting, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Market Research, Facebook Marketing, E-commerce SEO, Marketing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Microsoft Word
Education
University of California, Riverside 2010 — 2014
B.S., Business Administration, Cum Laude
True Religion Brand Jeans 2013 - 2015
Fandango 2013 - 2015
bebe stores 2012 - 2012
Hot Topic 2010 - 2011
Mochi Magazine 2008 - 2011
Parfums Christian Dior 2010 - 2010
IMAX 2010 - 2010
The Disney Store 2009 - 2010
Estee Lauder Group of Companies 2009 - 2010
Disney Consumer Products 2009 - 2009
Skills
Blogging, Corporate Communications, Copywriting, SEO copywriting, E-commerce, Social Media, Copy Editing, CMS, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Internal Communications, Editing, Proofreading, Content Strategy, Creative Writing, Digital Media, Publishing, Email Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Research, Online Publishing, Publications, Google Analytics, Content Management, Press Releases, Web Content, Editorial, Internal & External..., Publicity, Adobe Creative Suite, Omniture, Hootsuite, TweetDeck, Facebook, Websites, Retail, Beauty Industry, Fashion, Internet Research, Google Docs, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Journalism, Online Content, Public Relations, Advertising, User Experience
Education
University College London, U. of London
MA, Publishing
University of Southern California
BA, Communication
North Spring Behavioral Healthcare October 2014 - Present
Starbucks October 2013 - October 2014
Hot Topic November 2012 - July 2014
McDonald's Corporation June 2012 - August 2012
DC Judicial Nominations Commission June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Writing, Editing, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Clerical Skills, People-oriented
Education
Towson University 2010 — 2014
Bachelors of Science, Psychology
Towson University 2010 — 2014
Bachelors of Science, Psychology, 3.3
Kohl's Department Stores February 2015 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores March 2012 - Present
exploring new opportunities April 2011 - March 2012
Hot Topic November 2009 - April 2011
American Eagle Outfitters November 2007 - October 2009
Gap Inc. June 1996 - September 2007
Gap Inc. 1996 - September 2007
Old Navy - Gap Inc. 1996 - 2007
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Department Stores, Apparel, Assortment, Footwear, Merchandise Planning, Trend, Fashion, Retail, Trend Forecasting, Private Label, Income Statement
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1990
BS, Business Admin-Finance and Marketing
Hot Topic February 2015 - Present
Hot Topic October 2009 - Present
Gap Inc./Gap February 2006 - May 2008
DEMO February 2004 - February 2006
EXPRESS September 1999 - September 2004
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Store Operations, Retail, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Inventory Control, New Store Openings, Inventory Management, Profit, Apparel, Planograms, Shrinkage, Store Management, Multilingual, Multi-unit, Numerical Ability, Employee Training
Education
Argosy University Los Angeles 2008 — 2011
Master's degree, Forensic Psychology
University of California, Riverside 2002 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
O'Donald's Irish Pub and Grill May 2014 - August 2014
Hot Topic August 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Photography, Photoshop, Communication, Photojournalism, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Digital Photography, Lightroom, Image Editing, Event Photography, Journalism, Online Journalism, Social Media, Facebook
Education
The Ohio State University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Austintown Fitch High School 2009 — 2013
JustFab Inc. January 2015 - Present
JustFab December 2013 - December 2014
Hot Topic March 2012 - November 2013
Westfield January 2010 - March 2012
Westfield March 2007 - January 2010
EXPRESS (Limited Brands) 2004 - February 2007
EXPRESS (Limited Brands) 2003 - 2004
Alliance Data 2002 - 2003
Alliance Data Systems 2001 - 2002
Skills
Retail, CRM, Customer Insight, Market Research, Analytics, Brand Development, Management, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Leadership, Product Management, Database Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, E-commerce, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Market Analysis, Direct Mail
Education
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business 1996 — 2000
BSBA
Dolls Kill, Everlane, Kriser's, Pinkberry,Lazy Dog,Veggie Grill, Zon,PetSmart Charities,UCLAAnderson 2011 - Present
Hot Topic May 2000 - March 2011
Noodles & Company 2002 - 2011
Hot Topic 1998 - 2000
Hot Topic 1996 - 1998
Hot Topic 1993 - 1996
Millers Outpost 1989 - 1993
Millers Outpost 1987 - 1989
Millers Outpost 1985 - 1987
The Broadway (Division of Carter, Hawley, Hale) 1982 - 1985
Education
University of California, Irvine 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Economics & Statistics
Estancia High School
Hot Topic April 2015 - Present
Hot Topic March 2014 - March 2015
Hot Topic September 2013 - March 2014
Edit Marketing November 2011 - September 2013
Progressive Realty Partners, Inc July 2012 - May 2013
Vinotemp International June 2008 - January 2012
Independent Consulting May 2008 - November 2011
JOL Management, Inc. October 2006 - May 2008
Milwaukee Short Film Festival January 2004 - February 2007
Tribune Media Services May 2005 - August 2006
Skills
PPC, Copy Editing, SEM, Usability, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, SEO, Direct Mail, Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Project Management, Product Marketing, E-commerce, Brand Management, Marketing Management
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2010 — 2013
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2002 — 2004
BA
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 1999 — 2002
rue21 May 2015 - Present
Hot Topic September 2014 - March 2015
rue21 October 2012 - September 2014
9Nine Liquor August 2011 - October 2012
Rhinestones Boutique January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Fashion, Apparel, Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Sales, Window Displays, New Store Openings, Merchandise Planning, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Driving Results, Loss Prevention, E-commerce, Trend, Fashion Buying, Mannequin Styling, Associate Development, Social Networking, Sportswear, Retail Sales, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Store Management, Leadership, Marketing, Inventory Control, Management, Time Management
Education
University of North Texas 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising
Trinity Valley Community College 2006 — 2008
Petsmart January 2009 - Present
Gap Inc./Gap July 1999 - January 2009
Hot Topic 2004 - 2005
Skills
Team Leadership, Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Organizational..., Time Management, Computer Repair, Computer Proficiency
Education
Wright State University 2006 — 2008
Political Science and Government
The Ohio State University 1997 — 2000
Mathematics and Computer Science
Plant Drives & Systems, Inc. August 2010 - Present
Hot Topic June 2008 - May 2010
EXPRESS September 2009 - February 2010
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2009 — 2013
interRel Consulting 2013 - Present
M2 Dynamics 2011 - 2013
Oakley 2008 - 2011
Hot Topic 2008 - 2008
Lennar Corporation 2005 - 2007
Target Corporation 2004 - 2005
Skills
Lotus Notes, HTML, Microsoft Excel, Access, Hyperion Enterprise, SAP, Forecasting, SAP BW, Microsoft Word, Financial Modeling, Essbase, Variance Analysis, PowerPoint, Outlook, Budgets, Visual Basic, OBIEE, Finance, Leadership, Hyperion Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, OLAP, Corporate Finance, Business Intelligence, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Analysis, Cognos, Consolidation, Hyperion EPM, EPM, PeopleSoft, Accounting, FDM, General Ledger, Business Analysis, Hyperion HFM, Financial Reporting, HFM, Dashboard, Hyperion
Education
UCLA 1999 — 2003
Bachelor
Hot Topic July 2005 - July 2012
The Disney Stores, Inc. June 2002 - June 2005
Pennzoil-QuakerState June 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Logistics, Warehouse Management, Contract Negotiation, Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing Logistics, Sales Management, Customer Service, Customer Service..., Home Delivery, International Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistic Support, Retail Sales Experience, Retail Buyer, Shipping, Transportation, Process Improvement, Management, Supply Chain, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Operations Management, Negotiation, Leadership, 3PL, Strategy, Transportation..., Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Freight, Project Planning, Analysis, SAP, Program Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Educational/Instructional Technology
University of California, Berkeley
Haas School of Business, Internet Operations
College of Advanced Traffic
Certificate in Transportation and Traffic Management
•Certificate in Hazardous Materials Shipping
DOT and IATA regulations
Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Transportation and Distribution
Coastline Community College, Huntington Beach, California
Certificate of Completion in Management and Supervision
Custo Barcelona September 2006 - October 2008
Custo-Barcelona September 2006 - October 2008
Hot Topic August 2005 - September 2006
Moondance September 2003 - October 2005
Education
University Gardens High School
High School diploma
Bachelor's degree, Humanities; Art History
Rogie's school of beauty
Apple June 2014 - Present
APPLE INC September 2008 - June 2014
TD BANK June 2008 - September 2008
TD Bnknorth N.A. August 2007 - August 2008
TD BANK August 2007 - June 2008
Hot Topic May 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Mac OS X, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, iWork, iLife, OS X, Customer Service, Final Cut Pro, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Sales Operations, iOS, iPhone, iPod, Employee Training, Team Leadership, Customer Experience, iTunes, Sales, Training
Education
The New England Institute of Art 2007 — 2010
B.A., Graphic Design
MTV/Viacom March 2007 - Present
Demand Media April 2012 - September 2015
Demand Media April 2012 - April 2013
Viacom/MTV August 2007 - April 2012
Hot Topic May 2010 - May 2011
VIMBY, Llc 2009 - 2011
Jump! Inc August 2009 - August 2010
The Wow Factory November 2009 - November 2009
Creative Services at MTV Networks March 2008 - July 2009
The Knot 2007 - 2008
Skills
Video Production, Directing, Problem Solving, Management, Documentaries, Magicians, Music Videos, Hip-Hop, Short Films, Final Cut Pro, Digital Media, Video Editing, Editing, Broadcast, Film, Post Production, Sound, HD Video, Storytelling
Education
Indiana University 2002 — 2004
Masters of Arts, Immersive Mediated Environments
Trinity University 1996 — 2000
Bachelors, Business/Finance
Catholic High School 1992 — 1994
Corizon Health April 2011 - Present
Hot Topic January 2006 - February 2007
Education
Trevecca Nazarene University
Management and Human Relations
Omelet December 2010 - Present
Hot Topic March 2010 - May 2010
Animax Entertainment January 2007 - November 2009
StreamCast Networks September 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Animation, Motion Graphics, Illustration, After Effects, Flash Animation, Art, Flash, Illustrator, Graphics, Creative Direction, Post Production, Digital Media
Education
University of Arizona 1994 — 1998
BS, Media Arts
Common Trends February 2011 - Present
Beall's, Department Stores, Inc. February 2009 - January 2011
Goodys Family Clothing April 2008 - February 2009
Hot Topic March 2006 - April 2008
India Ink October 2004 - March 2006
Mr. Rags August 2000 - August 2001
Urban Outfitters October 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Apparel, Private Label, Sourcing, Art Direction, Trend, Merchandising, Retail, Product Development, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Management, Fashion Buying, Inventory Management, Sales, Visual Merchandising
Education
The Ohio State University 1982 — 1989
ACE Group February 2012 - Present
ACE Group September 2007 - February 2012
Hot Topic April 2004 - August 2007
Cooley Godward LLP May 1996 - December 2002
Sheppard Mullin October 1992 - April 1996
Skills
Corporate Governance, Licensing, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Mergers, Securities Law, Risk Management, Capital Markets..., Private Equity/Venture..., Privacy, Real Estate Transactions, regulatory law, Insurance Law, Executive Compensation, New Business Development, Corporate Development
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 1989 — 1992
JD, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1985 — 1989
BA, History, Business
Bellarmine College Preparatory 1981 — 1985
Torrid September 2012 - Present
Hot Topic July 2009 - September 2011
Hot Topic October 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Fashion, Project Planning, Retail, Time Management, Apparel, Sales, Assortment, Merchandising, Real Estate, Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Trend Analysis, Trend, E-commerce, Trend Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management
Education
University of California, Riverside 1996 — 2000
B.A., Economics
JPMorgan Chase May 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Chase April 2013 - Present
JPMorgan Chase January 2014 - May 2014
Modis October 2012 - April 2013
Internet America February 2005 - October 2012
Movie Trading Company February 2005 - August 2006
Hot Topic November 2001 - January 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Windows, Computer Repair, HTML, Technical Support, Management, Linux, Networking, Troubleshooting, Cisco Technologies, Network Administration, Network Security, VPN, PHP, Wireless Networking, Telecommunications, TCP/IP, Switches, Routers, VoIP, WAN, System Administration
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 1998 — 2000
Computer Science
H&M February 2007 - Present
Hot Topic May 1999 - February 2007
Education
Towson University
Electronic Media and Film
The Good, the Bad, and the Crafty September 2008 - Present
Hot Topic June 2006 - Present
AOL 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Fashion, Sales, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Cashiering
Education
Amphitheater High School 1992 — 1996
Diploma, General studies
University of Arizona
PetSmart June 2010 - Present
Wet Seal, Inc November 2010 - March 2011
Hot Topic June 2008 - February 2010
Education
Tri-County Technical College 2010 — 2013
Hot Topic August 2002 - Present
Fire & Ice October 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Firefox, Dreamweaver, Visual Merchandising, scheduling, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Problem Solving
Education
University of The Arts 1997 — 2001
bachelor's of fine arts, animation
Associated Administrators, LLC November 2010 - Present
Hot Topic August 2008 - September 2011
Mountain Christian Church May 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Conceptual Art, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
Education
Towson University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Illustration
Sunglass Hut December 2011 - Present
David’s Bridal April 2011 - December 2011
Torrid September 2009 - December 2011
Hot Topic October 2004 - July 2009
Education
Tyler Junior College 2002 — 2004
Associate, Arts; General Studies
Teen Mania Ministries 2001 — 2003
Internship
Fresno Christian High School
High school diploma
RadioShack April 2011 - Present
Hot Topic July 2011 - November 2011
Michigan Pallet February 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Retail Category..., Maintenance & Repair, Cooking, Customer Service, Sales, Training, Hiring, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Profit, Inventory Control, P&L, POS, Store Management, Inventory Management, Shipping, Store Operations
Education
Tidewater Community College 2012 — 2014
Business/Managerial Economics
St. Charles High School 2002 — 2006
Diploma, Core, business, 3.1
Hot Topic February 2012 - April 2012
Education
Towson University 2012 — 2016
Hot Topic July 2013 - Present
GameStop April 2012 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Customer Experience, User Experience, Friendly Personality, Open Minded, Talking Points, Smalltalk
Education
State University of New York at Albany 2011 — 2015
Computer Science
The American Red Cross November 2013 - Present
Cheaper Than Dirt April 2005 - Present
AlphaGraphics January 2004 - January 2005
Hot Topic July 2003 - February 2004
VTV:Varsity Television September 2002 - January 2003
NYOS Charter School February 2000 - January 2001
Campfire Boys & Girls July 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Advertising, Editing, Facebook, SEO, Blogging, Creative Writing, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Social Media, Social Networking, Time Management, Public Relations, Marketing Communications
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Radio-Television-Film
Richmond, The American International University in London 1995 — 1997
Communications
Jakarta International School 1990 — 1994
H.S. Diploma
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Radio-Television-Film
American Kiosk Management April 2014 - August 2014
Hot Topic January 2009 - October 2009
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2015 — 2019
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Free Lance Design 2010 - Present
Waste Management 2015 - Present
Shook MFG June 2014 - December 2014
Your Pizza Shop March 2014 - July 2014
Akron Public Schools (Commercial Arts Program) 2013 - 2014
Hot Topic December 2013 - December 2013
Coleman's Roofing April 2012 - September 2012
Education
Akron Digital Academy 2013 — 2014
High School, General Education
Kenmore Highschool 2012 — 2013
High School, Commercial and Advertising Art
The University of Akron 2010 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Hot Topic 2012 - 2015
Education
The University of Akron 2011 — 2012
Still Attending, Public Relations/Image Management
Norton High School 2007 — 2011
High school diploma, General Studies, Graduate