Art Van Furniture
Industry: Furniture retail company
DescriptionArt Van Furniture Inc. is an American furniture retail store chain. Founded in 1959, the company is headquartered in Warren, Michigan in Metro Detroit. Headquarters: Warren, Michigan, United States Founder: Art Van Elslander Founded: 1959, Eastpointe, Michigan, United States Revenue: 1.4 billion USD (2018 est.) Subsidiaries: Wolf Furniture, Levin Furniture, CEO: Ronald Boire (20 Apr 2018–), Kim Yost (7 Oct 2009–)
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Art Van Furniture Employees
Mattress Firm 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture November 2014 - August 2015
Mattress Firm November 2010 - October 2014
Wireless Toyz March 2005 - August 2010
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Sales, Inventory Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales
Education
St Clair County Community College
University of Iowa
TriMas Corporation June 2014 - Present
Cherokee Insurance Company February 2014 - June 2014
AAM January 2013 - December 2013
Art Van Furniture April 2012 - December 2012
Kerby's Koney Island June 2011 - December 2012
Genisys Credit Union September 2007 - January 2011
Sam's Club April 2007 - January 2008
Skills
PeopleSoft, Drupal, Microsoft Office, Infinium, ADP Payroll, SharePoint, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Wellness..., Administrative Work, Project Planning, Corporate Communications, Health Savings Accounts, Recruiting, Customer Service, Human Resources, Management, Team Building, Training
Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Management, 3.9
Guardian Alarm September 2013 - Present
Art Van Furniture July 2013 - September 2013
Charter One Bank September 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Banking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Credit, Financial Analysis, PowerPoint, Time Management, Outlook, Cash Management, Retail Banking, Loans, Retail, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Commercial Banking, Teamwork, Accounting
Education
Oakland University 2010 — 2014
Oakland Community College
sign language interpreter, American Sign Language (ASL)
Unitus Community Credit Union May 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture October 2013 - May 2014
Big Idea Advertising October 2011 - March 2013
Next Opportunity Group May 2009 - October 2011
Holiday Inn 2007 - 2008
Skills
Social Media, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Direct Mail, Digital Strategy, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Marketing Research, Marketing, Lead Generation, Consulting, Acting, Voice Acting, Training, Conducting Interviews, Poetry, Project Management, Interactive Marketing, Brand Development, Creative Strategy, InDesign
Education
University of Michigan 2007 — 2011
BA, Psychology
University of Michigan 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Art Van Furniture June 2013 - May 2014
Nex Gen Devco LLC December 2010 - May 2013
GershmanBrownCrowley,Inc. April 2003 - November 2010
Fifth Third Bank October 2002 - April 2003
Marc Realty September 2001 - October 2002
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Property, Real Estate, Shopping Centers, Asset Managment, Negotiation, Tenant, Real Estate Development, Lease Negotiations, Construction, Retail, Due Diligence, Leases, Land Acquisition, Project Management, Asset Management, Selling, Landlord, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Real Estate, Location Intelligence, Real Estate Economics, Lease Administration, Commercial Real Estate, Property Management, Construction Management
Education
Oberlin College 1972 — 1977
bs, History
Ashley Furniture Home Store/Klopfenstein Home Rooms May 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture December 2012 - April 2015
Big Lots June 2012 - November 2012
Art Van Furniture February 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Furniture Assembly, Furniture Rental, Sales, Sales Management, Coaching, Team Building, Organization, Merchandising, Floor Plans, Leadership, Negotiation, Retail, Profit, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Furniture, Training, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Selling, Furnishings, Retail Sales, Performance Management, Employee Training, Outlook, Interviews, Custom Furniture, Hiring, Advertising, Sales Operations, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Account Management, P&L, Recruiting, Cold Calling, Time Management, Customer Service, P&L Management, Selling Skills
Education
Spring Arbor University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Art Van PureSleep September 2013 - Present
Art Van Furniture June 2013 - October 2014
Sears, Roebuck and Co. April 2010 - October 2012
Associated Community Services May 2008 - October 2009
Westin Hotels & Resorts, Omni Hotels and The Sheraton (Front Desk to Supervisor) April 2003 - March 2007
OfficeTeam March 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Retail, Merchandising, Cold Calling, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Sales Management, Account Management, Furniture, Sales Process, Inventory Management, Selling, B2B, Time Management, Video Production,..., Special Events..., Customer Service, Team Building
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Marketing Communications
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2013
Associate of Business, Business/Corporate Communications, 3.0
Art Van Furniture March 2005 - Present
Mt Holly Ski Patrol 1999 - Present
Macomb County Sheriff Department Bicycle Division January 2009 - Present
Medstar Ambulance June 2003 - December 2008
Meijer, Inc October 1987 - March 2005
Skills
Investigations, Fraud Prevention, EMT, Crisis Management, Executive Protection, Workers Compensation, Risk Management, Industrial Safety, Fire Safety, Alarm Management, CCTV, Shrink Control, Microsoft Office, Law Enforcement, Cpr Certified, AED, National Ski Patrol, Perimeter Security, Interviewing Skills, Strategic Planning, Department Budgeting, Enforcement, Private Investigations, Wicklander-Zulawski..., C-TPAT, Shrinkage, Safety Management..., Life Safety, Fraud, Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Internal Investigations, Security, Physical Security, Interrogation, Retail, Inventory Control, Security Management, Workplace Violence, Interviews, Leadership, Surveillance, Store Management, Training, Corporate Security, Protection, Background Checks, Employee Training, Criminal Investigations, Police
Education
Wayne State University 1986 — 1988
MA, Labor and Industrial Relations
Oakland University 1981 — 1986
BA, Psychology, Sociology
Art Van Furniture September 2013 - Present
Visteon 2010 - September 2013
Lear Corporation 2004 - 2009
Lear CorporationDe 2001 - 2004
Lear Corporation 1999 - 2001
United Technologies Automotive 1991 - 1999
Skills
Logistics, Engineering, Automotive, Process Improvement, SDLC, Program Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, IT Management, Disaster Recovery, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, IT Strategy, Business Analysis, Team Building, Supply Chain, SAP, Integration, IT Service Management, Strategy, Leadership, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Software Development, Governance, E-commerce, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Masters of Science, Computer Information Systems
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Art Van Furniture October 1999 - Present
Sanilac Broadcasting January 1993 - January 2000
Education
St Clair County Community College 1989 — 1992
Associates, Communications
Art Van Furniture June 2011 - Present
Art Van Furniture May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Rhinoceros, Art, Merchandising, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Michigan 2007 — 2011
Art & Design, Product Design
Listaháskóla Íslands 2010 — 2010
BFA, Vöruhönnun
Scott Shuptrine Interiors December 2014 - Present
Art Van Furniture 2013 - Present
Luxe Home Interiors 2011 - 2013
Ethan Allen 2008 - 2011
Home Depot 2004 - 2008
Lou's View 2000 - 2004
IKEA 1998 - 2000
Crate & Barrel 1992 - 1998
Skills
Furniture, Space-planning, Furnishings, Interior Design, Window Treatments, Color Schemes, Illustration, Project Management, Custom Interiors, Technical Drawing, Retail Design, Sales, Space planning, Floor Plans, Sketching, Hand Drafting, Customer Service, Design Consulting, Retail, Space Planning, Team Building, Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Graphic Design, Strategic Planning, Training
Education
Ohio University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design/Illustration Emphasis
William Rainey Harper College 2000 — 2004
BS, Interiors Design
IBM 2007 - 2012
IBM 2006 - 2007
IBM 2000 - 2006
Central Florida Lincoln Mercury 1998 - 2000
Saturn 1996 - 1998
Art Van Furniture January 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Lotus Notes, Media Production, System Administration, Video, Technical Support, Scripting, Management, Hardware, Windows, HP, Cisco Technologies, Customer Retention, Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, Salesforce.com, Team Leadership, Cloud Computing, Sales Process, Account Management, CRM, Direct Sales, Leadership, SaaS, Solution Selling
Education
Tarrant County College 2012 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
Art Van Furniture July 2015 - Present
Edward Doyle, Architecture + Planning April 2014 - July 2015
Target April 2011 - April 2014
Target April 2008 - April 2011
Target January 2005 - April 2008
KKE Architects September 2002 - January 2005
Bentz Thompson Rietow 1994 - 2002
Skills
Sustainable Design, LEED AP, Sustainability, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Architecture, Program Management, LEED, Management, Entrepreneurship, Architectural Design, Construction Drawings, Architectural Drawings, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Retail, Design Research, Retail Design, Construction, Submittals
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies and Sustainability
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
Art Van Furniture September 2006 - Present
Art Van Furniture September 1993 - June 2006
Sears, Roebuck and Co. January 1983 - May 1992
Skills
Furniture, Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Sales Management, Sales, Team Building, Customer Service, Interior Design, Furnishings, Space planning, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Account Management, Hiring, Negotiation, Training, Leadership, Management
Education
Schoolcraft College 2006 — 2008
Trenton High School 1966 — 1969
Trenton High School 1966 — 1969
Art Van Furniture January 2014 - Present
Art Van Furniture December 2012 - December 2013
Hutchinson Food & Drug Inc August 2010 - November 2012
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Management, Employee Training, Microsoft Excel, Benefits Administration, Teamwork, Outlook, Event Planning, Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, PowerPoint, Research, Negotiation, Interviews, Hiring, Purchasing, Professional Services, Foreign Languages, Social Media
Education
Oakland University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management
Oakland Community College
Scott Shuptrine Interiors July 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture December 2013 - Present
Hibu business 2012 - 2013
DAB Marketing 2003 - 2012
American Resorts International 1997 - 2003
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Advertising Sales, New Business Development, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, B2B, PPC, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Cold Calling, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Social Media, Mobile Advertising, Search Advertising, Local Search, Lead Generation, Outside Sales, SEO, SEM, Interior Custom Design
Education
Triton College
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Zeno Group September 2015 - Present
Zeno Group September 2014 - September 2015
Zeno Group June 2013 - September 2014
Detroit Zoological Society November 2012 - April 2013
USA Hockey September 2012 - April 2013
Detroit Red Wings September 2011 - April 2012
Art Van Furniture May 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, Teamwork, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Research, Public Speaking, InDesign, Marketing, Newsletters, Press Releases, Media Relations, Blogging, Public Relations, Social Networking, Management, Creative Writing
Education
University of Michigan 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Walled Lake Northern 2005 — 2009
Diamonds Women In Wisdom September 2007 - Present
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort May 2006 - Present
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 2006 - Present
New Beginning Full Gospel Church of Uniontown Pennsylvania April 2003 - Present
Tha Authors' Zone October 2014 - October 2014
Fay-Penn Economic Development Council August 2009 - August 2009
B. J. Mundel July 1999 - April 2004
Art Van Furniture January 1995 - October 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Blogging, Hospitality, Training, Leadership, Event Planning, Sales, Hotels, Event Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Social Networking, Marketing, Teaching, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Author, Engaging Public Speaker, Talk Show, Retail Sales Experience, Social Media Blogging, Cpr Certified, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Preaching, MICROS, Host Software, Retail Pro Software, Social Media
Education
Shilo Bile Seminary 2005 — 2007
Theology/Theological Studies, 3-6
Penn State University 2004 — 2005
Real Estate
Bradford School of Business 1977 — 1978
Fashion Merchandising
Signal of Light Seminary
Master's Certicates 5-26-2015, Theology/Theological Studies, 4.0 still attending
Art Van Furniture October 2013 - Present
Art Van Furniture February 2007 - October 2013
Ashley Furniture Homestores July 2003 - February 2007
Anthropologie January 2000 - May 2002
Skills
E-commerce, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Leadership, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Retail Design, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Corporate Branding, Start-ups, Customer Experience, Project Management, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Event Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Event Planning, Strategy, Graphic Design, Trend Analysis, Profit, Sales, P&L, Purchasing, Hiring, Sales Management, Sales Operations
Education
University of Evansville 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Art
Cortez High School
Art Van Furniture August 2013 - February 2015
Ashley Furniture August 2011 - July 2013
La-Z-Boy December 2005 - March 2011
La-Z-Boy, Inc December 2005 - March 2011
Tahan Adavertising June 2000 - October 2005
Tahan Advertising, Inc June 2000 - October 2005
Skills
word processing, Keyboarding, Purchasing, Customer Service, Retail, Strategic Planning, Invoicing, Sales Management, Human Resources, Merchandising, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Sales
Education
South Suburban College
Art Van Furniture July 2015 - Present
New York Life Insurance Company August 2013 - Present
Meetup 2014 - 2014
BNI 2014 - 2014
mcdonnell douglas 1995 - 1998
Boeing 1994 - 1998
Skills
Insurance, 401k Rollovers, Annuity Sales, Estate Planning, Gifting Strategies, Legacies, Licensed Life Insurance..., Finance, Property & Casualty..., Life Insurance, Long-term Care, Fixed Annuities, Customer Retention, Sales
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Engineering Design
Pete's New Haven Style Apizza November 2011 - May 2013
George Washington University August 2010 - May 2013
20-20 Technologies June 2011 - August 2011
ManpowerGroup May 2011 - June 2011
Campaign Digital,Inc September 2010 - January 2011
Art Van Furniture June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Training, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Photoshop, Social Media, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Windows, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Time Management
Education
The George Washington University 2010 — 2013
Middle Eastern Studies, Semitic Languages and Culture
Saranac High School 2006 — 2010
Art Van Furniture October 2010 - Present
Art Van Furniture September 1998 - October 2010
Peerless Furniture July 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Furniture, Furnishings, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Space-planning, Sales Management, Interior Design, Inventory Management, Sales, Inventory Control, Selling Skills, Cold Calling, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Team Building, Custom Furniture, Solution Selling, Strategic Selling, Selling, Income Statement, Profit, Store Management, Management, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Account Management, Space planning, Negotiation, Forecasting, Hiring, Marketing, Purchasing, B2B, Leadership, Product Development, P&L Management, Sales Process, Customer Retention, Pricing, Recruiting, Training, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Retail Sales, Trade Shows, Loss Prevention, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Floor Plans
Education
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
Howell High School 1988 — 1991
Hign School Diploma, General Studies
Art Van Furniture September 2013 - August 2014
Swissport 2012 - 2012
Skills
Customer Relations, Customer Service, Cashiering, Cash Handling, Customer Satisfaction, Aircraft Maintenance, Bookkeeping, Product Placement
Education
Triton College 2010 — 2012
Journalism
RGIS October 2013 - Present
RGIS January 2013 - October 2013
Clarkston Community Schools August 2006 - January 2013
Kmart 2005 - 2008
Clarkston Community Schools August 1998 - June 2003
Havenwyck Hospital August 1996 - October 1998
Art Van Furniture 1991 - 1996
Skills
Child Development, Adolescents, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Coaching, Special Education, Childcare, Sales, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com, Staff Development, Leadership, Training, Program Management, Healthcare, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Marketing, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Teaching, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Lead Generation, Inventory Management, Leadership Development, Retail, Time Management, Sales Operations
Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
University of Michigan-Flint
Art Van Furniture May 1987 - Present
Skills
Building Relationships, Finding & fulfilling..., Team support &..., Sales Operations, Selling, Sales Process, Sales Presentations
Education
University of Michigan 1967 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Art Van Furniture June 2015 - Present
Home Direct September 2014 - January 2015
jcpenney November 2012 - January 2015
Noble Voice September 2014 - October 2014
Go Configure April 2014 - September 2014
Pivot Point Academy September 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Nutrition, Social Media, Wellness, Event Planning, Teamwork, Facials, Back Treatments, Body Wraps, Makeup Artistry, Waxing, Microdermabrasion, Skin Care, Dermalogica, Bare Minerals
Education
Pivot Point Beauty School-Bloomingdale 2011 — 2012
Licentiate degree, Esthetics
Elegant Blossoms, LLC January 1999 - Present
Art Van Furniture February 2007 - January 2010
The Container Warehouse July 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Space Planning, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Merchandising, Customer Service, Negotiation, Word, Retail, Layout, Photography, Art, Painting, Concept Design, Advertising, Furniture, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Budgeting, Event Planning, Illustration, Packaging, Logo Design, Posters, Proposal Writing, Scheduling, Time Management, Writing, Social Media, Research, Teamwork, Production, Supervisory Skills, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Interior Design, Custom Floral..., Garden & Landscape..., Floral Design, Space-planning, Visual Merchandising, Furnishings, Marketing, Space planning, Project Planning, Team Building, Budgets, Social Networking
Education
Oakland Community College 1980 — 1983
ECD, Interior Design, Early Childhood Development, Art, Design
Art Van Furniture July 1997 - Present
Ponderosa June 1992 - April 1996
Ponderosa June 1992 - April 1996
Skills
Business Development, Guest Recovery, Guest Service Management, Management Consulting, Event Management, Physical Inventory, Sales
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1989 — 1991
Associates in Business, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Art Van Furniture November 2012 - Present
Dr Pepper Snapple Group August 2011 - November 2012
US NAVY EXCHANGE SUBASENLON June 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Taleo, Lotus Notes, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, ATS (Taleo and Pangea), Recruitment, Onboarding, Social Media (LinkedIn,..., Employer Branding, Interviews, Internet Recruiting, Leadership, Human Resources, Job Board Management, Applicant Tracking, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Implementing Sourcing..., People Solutions, HRIS (PeopleSoft), Lexus Nexus, Microsoft Publisher, Accurate Background, Pangea, Staffing Services, Recruiting, Customer Service, Applicant Tracking..., Retail, Training, Sales, Team Building, Lexis, Employee Benefits
Education
Old Dominion University - College of Business and Public Administration 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, Human Resources
Thomas Nelson Community College 2004 — 2007
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Goldberg Segalla April 2014 - Present
Patton & Ryan LLC February 2013 - April 2014
Stanley's Kitchen & Tap August 2012 - February 2013
Chicago Transit Authority October 2012 - December 2012
Macy's July 2010 - July 2012
Art Van Furniture January 2010 - July 2010
Chili's Grill & Bar September 2004 - January 2010
McGinnis Reading Center and Clinic June 2006 - August 2006
Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Kalamazoo County May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Leadership, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Trial Exhibits, Microsoft Word, Training, Litigation Support, Lexis, Westlaw, Time Management, Legal Documents, Filing, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Multi Tasking, Employment Law
Education
Roosevelt University 2012 — 2013
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Paralegal
Western Michigan University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice and Sociology
Murroexotics April 2004 - Present
Art van furniture January 2011 - August 2014
Michigan Industrial Group 2006 - 2008
DeWitt Building Company March 1985 - October 2006
Skills
Decision Making, Problem Solving, Self-Management, Art, Furniture, Fashion, Apparel, Fashion Design, Retail, Advertising, Small Business, Promoting, Social Media, Customer Service, Training, Photography, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Management, Marketing Strategy, Entertainment, Sales Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning
Education
Middleton Real Estate School 2015 — 2019
Real Estate License
Oakland Community College 1969 — 1974
Liberal Arts/Business, Liberal Arts, Business
Oakland Community College 1968 — 1973
Associate's Degree, Business & Liberal Arts, A
MK Promotions March 2013 - Present
Art Van Furniture 2013 - 2015
Art Van Furniture 2013 - 2015
Art Van Furniture 2013 - 2015
Plan Ahead Events 2011 - February 2013
Novartis Pharmaceutical Company February 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Event Marketing, Event Planning, Special Events, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Website Management, Promotional Products, Customized Office..., Online Marketing, Geo-targeting, Search Engine..., Event Management, SEO, Trade Shows, Webmaster Services, Corporate Gifts, Social Media Marketing, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Management, Business Planning, Project Planning, Marketing, CRM, Facebook, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Management, Public Relations, Selling, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Advertising, Relationship Marketing
Education
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Business Administration
Image First Healthcare Laundry May 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture July 2014 - May 2015
Friends of Milford Skate Park July 2011 - January 2015
Sage Hospitality Resources June 2009 - July 2014
Milford Township January 2011 - December 2013
Saint Clair Shores 2012 - 2012
Wade Trim June 2008 - August 2008
US Cellular November 2006 - July 2007
Crowne Plaza Knoxville August 2000 - November 2006
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, arcmap, PowerPoint, SketchUp, ArcCatalog, Research, Word, Excel, Confidentiality, Photoshop, InDesign, Outlook, Customer Service, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Analysis, ArcMap, Community Development, Community Outreach, Event Management, Event Planning, Management, Microsoft Excel, Policy, Process Scheduler, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Networking, Time Management, Training, Urban Planning, Zoning
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2009
Master's Degree, Urban Planning and Policy
The University of Tennessee 2000 — 2005
Degree - B.A, Sociology
Clarksville Academy 1992 — 2000
High School, College Preparatory
Michigan House of Representatives February 2009 - Present
Sam Adams Alliance & Foundation 2007 - Present
Zarko Research & Consulting August 2002 - Present
Sam Adams Alliance September 2007 - September 2007
Michigan Civil Rights Initiative Committee February 2004 - February 2006
Marty Knollenberg for State Representative 2006 - 2006
Art Van Furniture May 1993 - August 2002
The Atlantic Council of the United States 1992 - 1992
Education
University of Michigan 1989 — 1993
BA, Political Science, with Honors
Art Van Furniture December 2011 - Present
Save-A-Lot 2006 - December 2011
Skills
Sales, Furniture, Furnishings, Cold Calling, Merchandising, Retail, Selling, Customer Service, Coaching
Education
University of Michigan-Flint
WXYZ-TV December 2011 - Present
Shelby TV October 2006 - November 2011
Art Van Furniture January 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Travel Photography, Photojournalism, Television Producing, Communication, Lighting, Music Videos
Education
Rochester College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Specs Howard School of Media Arts 2004 — 2006
Certificate of Completion, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Art Van Furniture September 2014 - Present
Toys R Us August 2013 - September 2014
OfficeMax April 2007 - August 2013
CompUSA July 2001 - April 2007
Skills
Store Management, Retail, Program Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Merchandising, Management, Profit, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Training, Team Building, Big Box, Recruiting, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Sales, Shrinkage, Planograms, Solution Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Networking, Selling, Time Management, Driving Results, P, Interviews, Coaching, Succession Planning, Merchandise Planning, Multi-channel Retail, JDA, Performance Management, Leadership Development, New Hire Orientations, Associate Development, Employee Training, Hiring, Shrink Management, Merchandise, Talent Acquisition, People Development, Talent Management, Onboarding
Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Art Van Furniture December 2014 - Present
The Bankers Academy, Edcomm May 2011 - Present
Gardner-White August 2014 - December 2014
B2 Solutions Group February 2014 - May 2014
Comerica Bank June 2012 - February 2014
Bank of America/LaSalle Bank Midwest January 2003 - May 2012
Oakland County Sheriffs Department January 2001 - January 2002
University of Phoenix January 2000 - January 2001
Allstate Craig Hanley Insurance Agency January 1997 - January 2000
U.S. Army January 1985 - December 1987
Skills
Banking, Credit, Insurance, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Risk Management, Management, Finance, Strategy, Loans, Recruiting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Analysis, Investments, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Financial..., Coaching, Mortgage Lending, Cash Management, Small Business Lending, Wealth Management, Financial Planning
Education
Graduate School of Retail Bank Management 2006 — 2008
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
MBA, Global Management
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Business Management
General Motors May 2015 - Present
Logistics Insight Corporation December 2014 - April 2015
Art Van Furniture May 2007 - December 2014
Art Van Furniture November 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Automotive, Time Management, Management, Team Building, Multi Tasking, Operations Management, Business Operations, Retail, Merchandising, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Furniture, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Warehousing, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Logistics, Administration, Employee Training, Distribution Center..., Telephone Skills, Heavy Equipment, French, Furnishings, Inventory, Analysis, PowerPoint, Supply Chain, Employee Relations, Recieving, Analysis of historical..., Writing short essays, Writing lengthy..., Constructing a..., Proper footnoting, Retail operations, French language, Assortment
Education
Oakland University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, History, 3.0
US-Mattress, FurnitureCrate,CarolinaRustica, LinensforLiving,PartySuppliesDelivered, DayBedDeals, January 2012 - Present
Classic Home Brands Furniture September 2011 - January 2012
Business Edge International April 2010 - October 2011
Art Van Furniture December 2008 - April 2010
Thomasville of Metro Detroit 2006 - 2008
Thomasville of Clarkston 1995 - 2006
Art Van Furniture 1980 - 1994
Skills
Coaching, Sales Management, Retail, Management Consulting, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Leadership, Team Building, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Product Development, Merchandising, Business Development, Marketing, Program Management, Management, Training, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Start-ups, Team Leadership, Purchasing, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Selling, P&L, Profit, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Account Management, Cold Calling, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, B2B, P&L Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Budgets, Online Marketing, Strategy, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis
Education
E-Myth Worldwide 2003 — 2006
Mastery Program, Mastery Program
Oakland University 1977 — 1980
Business
Austin Catholic Prep 1974 — 1977
Art Van Furniture March 2009 - Present
Circuit City 2007 - 2009
Toys "R" Us - Retail/Logistics January 2001 - February 2007
The Grand Union Company January 1999 - March 2001
Genuardi's Family Markets April 1997 - December 1998
The Vons Companies, Inc. March 1990 - April 1997
Skills
Organizational..., Labor Relations, Executive Development, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Training, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Onboarding, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Leadership Development, Retail, Employee Training, Leadership, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, College Recruiting, HR Policies, Organizational Design, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Sourcing, Temporary Placement, Internet Recruiting, Hiring, Management, Time Management, Taleo, Sales, Organizational..., Resume Writing, Cold Calling, Technical Recruiting, Team Building, Employer Branding, Strategic Planning, Employment Law, Career Development, Union Avoidance, Coaching, Budgets, HR Consulting, Applicant Tracking...
Education
San Diego State University
BS, Marketing / Management
University of Southern California
Food Industry Executive Program
Art Van Furniture April 2015 - Present
MetroArts Detroit May 2014 - Present
Popinjay, Co February 2014 - March 2015
Wayne State University October 2013 - December 2014
MetroArts Detroit January 2014 - May 2014
College for Creative Studies January 2012 - August 2012
The Art Institute of Chicago 2012 - 2012
Smith College August 2009 - December 2011
Skills
Art, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Art History, Teaching, Museums, Contemporary Art, Fine Art, Spanish-speaking, Graphic Design, Museum Education, Brochures, Research, Press Releases, Video Production, Curation, 3D Modeling, Project Management, HTML, Curating, Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Networking
Education
Wayne State University 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Communication and Media Arts
Smith College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts, FIlm Studies, Museums Concentration
Academy of the Holy Names
Allegis Global Solutions June 2013 - Present
Integrity Staffing Group, Inc September 2012 - June 2013
Sentech Services, Inc. October 2011 - September 2012
Art Van Furniture December 2010 - October 2011
Botsford Hospital July 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Recruiting, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, New Hire Orientations, Contract Recruitment, Talent Management, Temporary Placement, Training, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, HR Policies, Payroll, Temporary Staffing, Job Descriptions, Sourcing, Onboarding, Internet Recruiting, Negotiation, Management, Background Checks, Permanent Placement, Software Documentation, Executive Search, Program Management
Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Management
Port Huron Northern High School
Art Van Pure Sleep August 2013 - Present
Mattress World June 2011 - September 2013
Value City Furniture May 2010 - March 2011
Art Van Furniture June 2009 - May 2010
Sears September 2008 - June 2009
Oakland Community College September 1990 - January 1997
Gale Research Company January 1986 - January 1997
Frames Unlimited January 1984 - March 1985
Skills
Retail, Furnishings, Merchandising, Sales, Furniture, Textiles, Fashion, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Account Management, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Music, Music Theory, Musical Theatre, Orchestral Music
Education
Oakland University 1987 — 1990
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature, General, 3.8
Oakland University 1979 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, 3.6
Northwestern Michigan College 1977 — 1979
Art, Liberal Arts, 3.5
Beachbody April 2012 - Present
Allegis Global Solutions September 2013 - September 2014
Juvenile Assessment Center of Wayne County July 2012 - April 2013
ProMedica Health January 2012 - June 2012
State of Michigan April 2011 - January 2012
Eisenhower High School September 2010 - May 2011
Art Van Furniture November 2007 - December 2010
South Oakland Shelter September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Social Services, Case Managment, Therapists, Adolescents, Group Therapy, Motivational..., Psychology, Community Outreach, Recruiting, Case Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Research, Time Management, Healthcare, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Teaching, Human Resources, Non-profits, Career Counseling, Wellness Coaching, Healthy Lifestyles, Limited License Social..., Adults, Resume Writing, Program Management, Workplace Violence...
Education
Wayne State University 2009 — 2011
MSW, Social Work
Oakland University 2004 — 2009
BS, Human Resource Development, Training & Development
Art Van Furniture August 2015 - Present
Sears Outlet Stores, LLC December 2012 - August 2015
Quaker Steak & Lube October 2012 - December 2012
Regis Corporation June 2012 - December 2012
River Diner June 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Retail, Retail Sales, Sales, Cashiering, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Apparel, Microsoft Word, Profit, Customer Experience, Telephone Skills, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Cash Register, Styling, Dependable Team Player, Social Media
Education
University of Toledo 2014 — 2016
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Bowling Green State University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication and Media Studies
Penta County Joint Vocational School 2010 — 2012
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Art Van Furniture July 2015 - Present
United States Army Reserve July 2011 - Present
The Dump August 2013 - July 2015
Skills
Security, Retail, Inventory Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Sales Operations, Negotiation
Education
Ozark Christian College
MassMutual Financial Group July 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture November 2012 - June 2015
Art Van Furniture July 2011 - November 2012
DirectBuy June 2001 - July 2011
Skills
Retail, Sales, Team Leadership, Marketing, Sales Management, Team Building, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Account Management, Merchandising, Coaching, Training, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Online Marketing, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
Wayne State University 2011 — 2015
Finance, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Robert Morris University 1999 — 2001
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Ethan Allen Global, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Murals by Nancy February 2000 - Present
American Signature Inc. October 2013 - June 2014
Art Van Furniture August 2013 - October 2013
American Signature Inc. October 1998 - February 2011
Swarna K Bareddy MD August 1989 - October 1991
North Park Hospital April 1988 - August 1989
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Tennessee July 1985 - April 1988
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Management, Visual Merchandising, Furniture, Inventory Management, Store Management, Marketing, Interior Design
Education
Penn State University
LIberal Arts
Chattanooga State
Advertising
Greensburg Central Catholic High School 1979 — 1983
Art Van Furniture May 2014 - Present
Eaton Federal Savings Bank September 2012 - March 2014
Eaton Federal Savings Bank August 2001 - March 2014
Skills
Mortgage Lending, Loans, Refinance, Debt Consolidation, Credit, Residential Mortgages, Banking, Credit Analysis, Mortgage Banking, Lines Of Credit, Commercial Mortgages, Construction Loans, Financial Modeling, Loan Modifications, mortgage releases &..., Mortgage Servicing, Underwriting, Branch Management, Customer Service, Sales, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Leadership, Real Estate
Education
Spring Arbor University 2010 — 2014
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
Morley July 2013 - November 2014
Art Van Furniture February 2012 - November 2012
1199 National Benefits Fund January 2004 - January 2012
Cantor Design January 2001 - January 2001
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Drawing, Motion Graphics, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Referrals, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Customer Service, Advertising
Education
St. John's University 1997 — 2002
BFA, Graphic Design
SocialWellth March 2015 - Present
Big Deal Inc. June 2013 - Present
The Designrs, LLC January 2010 - Present
Enlighten July 2014 - December 2014
Art Van Furniture January 2013 - March 2014
HorseShow.com October 2011 - July 2012
Real Detroit Weekly 2010 - 2011
Metro Times 2008 - 2010
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Teaching, User Interface Design, Mobile Design, Web Design, Graphic Design, Layout, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing
Education
Oakland University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) May 2013 - Present
Orlando's Landscaping July 1991 - Present
Art Van Furniture April 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Sales Management, Negotiation, Team Building, New Business Development
Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Scott Shuptrine Interiors March 2013 - Present
Art Van Furniture / Scott Shuptrine Interiors February 2009 - Present
Art Van Furniture January 2009 - Present
Lofty Ideas October 2006 - December 2008
Sherwood Studios January 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Furniture, Furnishings, Space planning, Interior Design, Floor Plans, Custom Furniture, Window Treatments, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Team Building, Account Management, Sales Management, Space Planning, Customer Service
Education
Oakland Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate's Degree, Communications and Media Studies, summa cum laude
Wayne State University
Bachelor's Degree, Radio and Television, summa cum laude
Art Van Furniture October 2014 - Present
Meriwether's Restaurant and Skyline Farm March 2014 - September 2014
Meriwether's Restaurant and Skyline Farm May 2013 - April 2014
The Inkwell Home Store November 2010 - April 2013
TJ Maxx February 2008 - September 2010
Abbey Carpet, Benson's Interiors June 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Merchandising, Sales, Social Media, Cashiering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Planograms, Store Management, Data Entry, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Retail Sales, Fashion, Loss Prevention, Management, Restaurant Management, Conflict Resolution
Education
Oregon State University 2006 — 2009
Interior Design
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee December 2014 - Present
Fastenal October 2013 - May 2014
Best Buy June 2012 - September 2013
Art Van Furniture May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Word, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Hyperion Reports, Office 365, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Leadership, Finance, Sales Operations, Communication, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Financial Statements, Data Entry
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Saginaw Valley State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Howell High School 2008 — 2012
High School Diploma, General Studies
Art Van Furniture April 2015 - Present
Brondes Ford July 2013 - February 2015
American Cellular, Verizon September 2012 - June 2013
Sprint Nextel Communications July 1997 - February 2003
Enterprise Car Sales August 1996 - August 1997
Enterprise Car Sales November 1995 - August 1996
Enterprise Car Sales July 1995 - November 1995
Skills
Customer Service, Quotas, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Presentations, Marketing, Direct Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Retention, Sales, Sales Management, Training, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Retail, Profit, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Leadership, Pricing, Networking
Education
Owens Community College
General studies
Art Van Furniture February 2012 - Present
Milestones Ministry November 2009 - Present
Borders Next Chapter JAC September 2011 - May 2012
Art Van Furniture May 2011 - February 2012
Art Van Furniture May 2010 - May 2011
Borders Group, Inc January 1987 - February 2010
Borders Group 1988 - 2010
Skills
Business Operations, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Customer Acquisition, Small Business, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Sales Operations, Operations Management, Retail, Business Coaching, Conflict Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, Merchandising, Meeting Planning, Written & Oral..., Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Leadership, Purchasing, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Leadership Development, Communications Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Training, Coaching, Management, Sales, Time Management, Store Management, Strategic Planning, Hiring, Employee Training, Program Management, Analysis, Recruiting, Team Management, Project Management, Selling, Profit, Customer Experience, Marketing Management, P&L Management, Visual Merchandising, Income Statement, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Washtenaw Community College 2010 — 2014
Business, Business Management, 3.98
Allderdice 1973 — 1978
Point Park University
Business Management
G.I. Bins June 2015 - Present
M1 Auto Spa April 2009 - Present
T-Tech Solutions LLC November 2013 - June 2015
Spiritech Inc July 2013 - October 2013
Art Van Furniture May 2013 - July 2013
Discovery Communications January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sales, PowerPoint, Marketing, Team Building, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Editing, Video Editing, Volunteer Management, Event Planning
Education
Rochester College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management, Cum Laude, Deans List Recipient
Ashley Furniture Industries June 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture August 1994 - May 2015
Art Van Furniture August 1994 - October 2001
United Stationers June 1985 - July 1994
Skills
Video Editing, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Screenplays, Storyboarding, Sales Management, Sales, Team Building, Team Management, Guest Service Management, Conflict Resolution, Hiring, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Social Media, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management
Education
Schoolcraft College 1991 — 1991
Management course, Supervisor Education
Cody High School 1974 — 1978
Basic Studies
Edward Rose & Sons March 2012 - Present
Quicken Loans June 2010 - March 2012
Quicken Loans January 2008 - June 2010
Quicken Loans November 2005 - January 2008
Quicken Loans September 2000 - November 2005
Compuware September 1999 - September 2000
TNT Logistics April 1997 - September 1999
Art Van Furniture January 1995 - April 1997
United States Marine Corps August 1989 - August 1993
Skills
ITIL, Servers, Data Center, Windows, VMware, Software Installation, Telephony, Leadership, Leadership Development, Network Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Process Improvement, Networking, Active Directory, Project Management, IT Strategy, Microsoft Exchange, VMware ESX
Education
Oakland University 1993 — 1998
BS, Management of Information Systems
Lowe Campbell Ewald April 2013 - Present
REC - Gentleman Designer January 2009 - Present
Art Van Furniture January 2012 - March 2013
Productions Plus – The Talent Shop 2013 - 2013
MAC Advertising (MI) January 2011 - September 2011
Superhouse Media March 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Graphic Design, Logo Design, Web Design, HTML, HTML 5, jQuery, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Social Media, HTML emails, Layout, Graphics, Small Business, Logos, Posters, Flyers, SEO, Social Media Marketing, CSS, Email Marketing, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Branding, WordPress, Web Development
Education
Schoolcraft College 2009 — 2011
Web Specialist, web design, graphic design
Rose Meadows Condominium Association July 2014 - Present
The Home Depot October 2013 - Present
Rose Meadows Condominium Association June 2013 - July 2014
Art Van Furniture August 2009 - October 2013
Sony Store 2007 - 2008
K-mart 2006 - 2007
FRG Inc./La-Z-Boy Gallery 2002 - 2006
Bassett Furniture Direct / BRG Inc 2001 - 2002
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Recruiting, Sales, Store Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Income Statement, Store Operations, Sales Management, Team Building, Social Media, Leadership, Coaching, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Training, Purchasing, Time Management, Profit, Hiring, Retail Sales, Performance Management, Furniture, Management, Budgets, Human Resources, P, Process Scheduler
Education
Universidad de Puerto Rico 1989 — 1994
BBA Computerized Informations Systems
University of Phoenix Online
Business Administration
Nitori USA/DBA Aki-Home July 2013 - July 2014
Ashley furniture 2012 - 2012
Linders Furniture July 2008 - December 2011
Legacy Home Furnishings August 2002 - August 2008
Roomful Express Furniture April 1999 - July 2002
Dynamic Furniture and VR Furniture September 1992 - April 1999
Art Van Furniture August 1975 - August 1991
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Excel, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Furniture, Advertising, Retail Management, Home Furnishings, Sales Management, Vendor Relations, Purchasing, Budgets, Selling, Global Sourcing, Inventory Management, Product Development, Leather, Store Management, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Retail Buying
Education
University of Rhode Island - College of Business Administration 1969 — 1972
Associates, Business
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Art Van Furniture April 2015 - Present
Pet Supplies "Plus" January 2012 - Present
Luxury Optical Holdings July 2009 - January 2012
DIsney Store, Disney Consumer Products 2006 - 2009
Disney Store, Disney Consumer Products 2004 - 2006
Disney Store, Disney Consumer Products 1997 - 2004
Warner Bros. Studio Store, TimeWarner 1993 - 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Luxury, Product Development, Merchandising Strategies, Tactical Planning, Category Management, Global Sourcing, Pricing Negotiation, Buying, Pricing Strategy, Real Estate, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Training, Management, Purchasing, Marketing, Strategy, Sales, Brand Development, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Leadership, E-commerce, Pricing, Store Management, Cross-functional Team..., Fashion, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Sales Management, Apparel, Project Planning, Creative Direction, Negotiation, Profit, Market Planning, Inventory Management
Education
University of Arizona
BFA, Graphic Design & Illustration
Art Van Furniture March 2011 - Present
Borders April 2010 - March 2011
Borders July 2005 - May 2010
Borders February 2000 - June 2005
PharmaCare May 1998 - February 2000
Arbor Drugs January 1990 - May 1998
Coopers & Lybrand January 1988 - December 1989
Skills
E-commerce, Retail, IBM iSeries, IBM Websphere Commerce, Project Management, Integration, DB2, XML, CRM, Business Analysis, Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Visio, Software Development, Management, Leadership, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, SDLC, Business Process, Databases, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Oakland University
MBA, Finance / Marketing
Oakland University
BS, Management
JP Morgan Chase March 2010 - Present
Educational Data Systems, Inc. December 2008 - April 2010
Fastenal December 2004 - February 2008
Art Van Furniture August 2001 - July 2003
SBW Architects June 1999 - August 2001
Education
Oakland University 2004 — 2009
Bachelors, Marketing
Art Van Furniture June 2012 - Present
Art Van Furniture September 2010 - June 2012
Art Van Furniture June 2003 - September 2010
Art Van Furniture January 1998 - June 2003
Skills
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Sales Management, Showrooms, Pillows, Sales Coach, Solution Selling, Retail, Sales, Selling, Training, Direct Sales, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Visual Merchandising, Business Development, Coaching, Account Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Customer Service
Education
University of Southern California
BFA
Art Van Furniture June 2014 - Present
Michael Kors March 2014 - June 2014
Denise Ilitch Designs August 2012 - October 2013
Ambassador Magazine August 2012 - October 2013
Whats Up Detroit March 2013 - September 2013
Denise Ilitch Designs August 2012 - November 2012
Woman's Wear Trade Show March 2012 - April 2012
Skills
Trend Forecasting, Trendwatching, Trend Analysis, Future Trends, Visual Merchandising, Photography, Fashion Buying, Fashion Shows, Visual Styling, Mannequin Styling, Visual Design, InDesign, Photoshop, Trade Shows, Trunk Shows, Digital Media, Event Planning, WordPress, Marketing, Lightspeed, Constant Contact, Blogging
Education
The Art Institute of Michigan 2011 — 2013
B.A in Fashion Marketing & Management, Fashion/Apparel Design, 3.8
The Art Institute of Michigan 2009 — 2011
A.A.S. Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Merchandising, 3.5
Dart Container February 2012 - Present
Battelle Energy Alliance May 2010 - February 2012
Battelle Memorial Institute September 2008 - May 2010
Art Van Furniture January 2000 - January 2004
Michigan Quality Council 1996 - 2001
BDO Seidman, LLP January 1992 - January 2000
Baldrige 1992 - 2000
Quality Alert Institute January 1988 - January 1992
Skills
Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, Manufacturing, TQM, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Supplier Quality, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Value Stream Mapping, ISO, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Quality Auditing, DMAIC, 5S, FMEA, Iso 9000, Quality Function..., Leadership, Program Management, Business Process..., Change Management, Quality Control, Training, Operational Excellence, Testing, Software Documentation, Management, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments, Business Process, Strategy, ISO 14001, Product Quality, ISO 9000
Education
University of Phoenix 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts Management Quality Control, Quality Control
East Detroit High School 1966 — 1969
Art Van Furniture June 2014 - Present
NergleNet, LLC July 2010 - Present
University of Oklahoma Outreach June 2010 - December 2012
University of Oklahoma Outreach February 2009 - May 2010
New Day Media October 2008 - March 2009
Spherexx May 2008 - October 2008
Digital Media Warehouse April 2007 - May 2008
Oklahoma State University June 2004 - January 2007
Oklahoma State University 2004 - 2007
Skills
AngularJS, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Web Design, Web Development, CSS, HTML, Bootstrap, PhoneGap, Joomla
Education
Oklahoma State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor, Journalism
Schoolcraft Publishing/TPC Trainco May 2013 - Present
Save-A-Pet Adoption Center September 2012 - Present
Brother International Corporation March 2012 - December 2012
Paragon Micro September 2011 - March 2012
Quill June 2010 - September 2011
Quill April 2008 - June 2010
CDWG January 2006 - April 2008
Art Van Furniture July 2000 - October 2005
Education
Western Michigan University 1997 — 2000
B.A., Telecommunications Management, Journalism Minor
Oakton Community College 1995 — 1997
General
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate March 2015 - Present
Art Van Furniture January 2014 - Present
Art Van Furniture June 2009 - December 2013
Art Van Furniture 2006 - 2009
Art Van Furniture 2002 - 2006
US Army May 1994 - May 1997
Skills
Sales Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Staff Development, Business Development, Sales Operations, Coaching, Merchandising, Retail, Customer Service, Team Building, Leadership, Time Management, Management, Income Statement, Budgets, Account Management, Profit, Visual Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Inventory Control, P&L, Store Management
Education
University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus 1995 — 1997
Zephyrhills High School 1990 — 1994
Art Van Furniture
Skills
Furniture, Furnishings
Education
University of Michigan 1969 — 1973
BBA, Business
Art Van Furniture February 1981 - Present
Hudsons Department Store March 1968 - February 1981
Skills
Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Sales, Forecasting, Logistics, Profit, Budgets
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1965 — 1968
Bachelor of Science
Art Van Furniture September 2013 - Present
Art Van Furniture January 2013 - Present
Barabo Holdings, LLC November 2011 - Present
The Merrick Group April 2012 - December 2012
CPI Corp. November 2010 - August 2011
Mattress Firm October 2005 - September 2010
David's Bridal April 2002 - October 2005
General Nutrition Centers, Inc May 2001 - February 2002
Pearle Vision January 2000 - January 2001
Lenscrafters June 1998 - July 1999
Skills
Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Coaching, Retail, Performance Management, Change Management, Real Estate, Customer Service, Operations Management, Budgeting, Mergers, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Succession Planning, Financial Analysis, Word, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Management, Leadership, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Sales, P&L, Income Statement, P&L Management, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Training, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Merchandising, Marketing
Education
United States Naval Academy 1980 — 1984
General Engineering, Engineering, History
KPMG US March 2015 - Present
MTU America, Inc. January 2013 - February 2015
MTU America, Inc. May 2012 - December 2012
Art Van Furniture October 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Expatriate Management, Human Resources, Payroll, HRIS, Recruiting, Global Mobility, Performance Management
Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Science Degree, Human Resource Management
Art Van Furniture September 2012 - Present
Art Van Furniture September 2010 - September 2012
Art Van Furniture 2004 - 2010
Skills
Business Management,..., Retail, Management, Sales, Leadership, Coaching, Inventory Management, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Profit, Visual Merchandising, Account Management, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Store Management, Purchasing, Sales Process
Education
Oakland Community College 1990 — 1992
Culinary Arts/Business Administration, 3.0
Art Van Furniture September 2011 - Present
CPI Corp. November 2004 - September 2011
DHL January 2001 - November 2004
Skills
Customer..., · Managing day-to-day..., · General office skills, · Customer service, · Company management, · Oversee partner...
Education
Owens Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate Degree, Business Management
Art Van Furniture May 2014 - Present
Midwest Memorial Group 2008 - 2010
Skills
Administrative..., Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, Team Building, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2014
Business Administration and Management, General
Art Van Furniture September 2014 - Present
Skills
Communication Skills, Organizational..., Customer Service, Customer Retention, Conflict Resolution, Account Management, Close Attention to..., Sales, Sales Process, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, Creative Strategy
Education
University of Detroit Mercy
Roosevelt High School
Art Van Furniture April 1989 - Present
Skills
Furnishings, Sales, Inventory Management, Interior Design, Custom Furniture, Loss Prevention, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Floor Plans, Store Operations, Team Building, Building Relationships, P, Hiring, Business Operations
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Psychology, graduate
Detroit Regional Chamber 2012 - Present
Henry Ford Health System July 2012 - September 2012
Art Van Furniture August 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Human Resources, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, SPSS
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Health Policy Studies (Human Resources Focus)
Art Van Furniture October 1988 - Present
Skills
Sales, Retail, Account Management, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Merchandising, Team Building, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Sales Management, Profit, Customer Retention, B2B, Selling, Direct Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Negotiation, Visual Merchandising
Education
Oakland Community College 1968 — 1969
DENBY HIGH SCHOOL 1965 — 1967
GENERAL
Art Van Furniture August 2013 - Present
Crane's Mattress Superstore 2012 - 2013
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Profit, Sleep, Mattresses, Furnishings, Fast-paced, High-Impact Sales..., High Pressure...
Education
Owens Community College 2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.7
Chandler Park Academy September 2013 - Present
Art Van Furniture May 2013 - September 2013
Eisenhower Center May 2005 - November 2012
Skills
CDL Class A
Education
Schoolcraft College 2012 — 2016
Specs Howard School of Media Arts 2006 — 2007
Broadcast Media Arts, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology
Catalina Post Acute and Rehabilitation September 2014 - Present
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. August 2013 - July 2014
Art Van Furniture May 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Medical Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Terminology, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Computer Proficiency, Communication, Medical Records, Banking, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Telephone Skills, Facebook, Hotels, Leadership, Organization Skills, Retail, Training, Time Management, Writing, Creativity Skills
Education
Tucson College 2014 — 2014
Medical Billing and Coding
Schoolcraft College 2005 — 2006
General Studies