Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   August 2015 - Present
HSN  October 2014 - Present
Entrepreneur  January 2013 - Present
HSN  February 2012 - October 2014
Betsey Johnson  October 2011 - February 2012
Narcissus Boutique   February 2010 - October 2011

Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Fashion, Trend, Retail, Styling, Apparel, Fashion Buying, Retek, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Trend Analysis, Sales, Jewelry, Time Management, Customer Service

Education
Florida State University   2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Retail Merchandising and Product Development

Florida Gulf Coast University   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Retail Merchandising and Product Development

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   June 2014 - Present
Wahoo Video Productions   April 2008 - Present
Bright House Networks  February 2011 - June 2014
Bay News 9  March 2008 - March 2011
Media General  March 2006 - March 2008
Cox Media  2003 - 2005
University of Virginia  October 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Copywriting, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Photoshop, Avid, Video Production, Television, Video, Copy Editing, Marketing, Producing, Video Editing, Broadcast, Videography, Multimedia, Broadcast Television, Broadcast Journalism, Press Releases, Storytelling, Facebook, Editing, ENPS, Advertising, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Social Media, Non-linear Editing, Social Media Marketing, Media Production, Commercials, Marketing Communications, Post Production, Writing, Digital Media, New Media, Radio

Education
University of Florida   1996 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Saint Leo University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Virginia Commonwealth University   2002 — 2003
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Experience
Ford Press Inc   May 2015 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   November 2014 - July 2015
Tampa Bay Lightning  September 2014 - November 2014
D&S Consultants, Inc.   January 2014 - July 2014
Lakewood BlueClaws  May 2013 - September 2013
Hillsborough County Clerk of Circuit Court  August 2011 - November 2012
Sports Authority  2006 - 2011
AirTran Airways  May 2010 - November 2010
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment  December 2008 - July 2009
Madden Brand Agency   June 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Data Entry, Typing, Microsoft Office, Research, Customer Service, Teamwork, Adobe Creative Suite, Promotions, Graphic Design, Organization, Management, Sales, PowerPoint

Education
Florida Southern College   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising

Brookdale Community College
Graphic Design

Ocean County College   2013 — 2013
Certificate, Adobe Photoshop CS6

Communications High School
Diploma, Visual Communications

Experience
PP+K  November 2014 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   April 2014 - November 2014
Triad Retail Media  March 2013 - April 2014
Triad Retail Media  January 2010 - March 2013
Triad Digital Media  October 2008 - December 2009
Media General - CENTRO Tampa - The Tampa Tribune - FCG Communications  June 2006 - June 2008
The Tampa Tribune  June 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Digital Media, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Media Planning, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Omniture, Web Analytics, Marketing Communications, Google Analytics, SEM, Facebook, SEO, Marketing, Management, Advertising Sales, New Media, Content Strategy, Online Marketing, Mobile Advertising, E-commerce, Business Development, Direct Marketing, PPC, Brand Development, Interactive Advertising, Brand Awareness, Marketing Management, Display Advertising, Shopper Marketing, Content Marketing, Strategy

Education
University of South Florida   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), School of Mass Communications; Advertising

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   April 2013 - Present
Appliance Direct  July 2009 - December 2011
Appliance Direct  June 2008 - July 2009
Appliance Direct  October 2007 - June 2008
Appliance Direct  July 2007 - October 2007
Appliance Direct/Appliance Liquidators   June 2004 - July 2007
HME Providers   April 2004 - June 2004
Winn Dixie Stores  July 2003 - April 2004
LaCita Golf and Country Club   July 2002 - April 2004

Skills
Store Management, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales&Marketing, New Store Openings, Sales Growth, Store Layouts, Store Communications, Microsoft Office, Assortment, CPFR, Profit, Microsoft Excel, Merchandise Planning, Time Management, Driving Results, Data Entry, Cash Handling Experience, New Hire Paperwork, Associate Development, Telephone Skills, Teamwork, Management, Managing Business Growth, Planogram Development, Advertising Operations, Warehouse Control, Training Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Forecasting, Inventory Accuracy, New Hire Processes, New Hire Training, Retail Purchasing, Delivery Performance, Service Delivery..., Talent Acquisition, Talent Developer, Talent Management, Profit Margins, Profit Maximization, Gross Profit, Profit Manager, Profit Analysis

Education
Brevard Community College   2003 — 2004
Criminal Justice

Titusville High School   1999 — 2003
High School Diploma

Experience
Epicor Software  June 2015 - Present
Klik: The Nightlife Network   February 2015 - June 2015
University Center Club at Club Corp   August 2013 - September 2014
Lippe Taylor  June 2014 - August 2014
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   May 2013 - August 2013
Paddy Mick's Bar and Restaurant   December 2011 - July 2012
Life Cafe at Lifetime Fitness   April 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Research, Teamwork, Facebook, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Sales, Public Relations, Time Management, Marketing

Education
Florida State University - College of Business   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, Spanish, Creative Writing

Florida State University Panama City, Panama   2011 — 2012

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   June 2014 - July 2014
Dairy Queen  May 2013 - August 2013
Envision Lighting Systems   June 2012 - August 2012
CC+M Architecture Group   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Time Management, Cash Register, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Management, Communication, Research, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing

Education
High Point University   2011 — 2015
Business Administration

Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona   2013 — 2013

Bishop Verot Catholic High School   2007 — 2011

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   September 2014 - Present
Events & Designs by Jon   March 2014 - Present
LaFete The Premier Event Location   September 2009 - March 2014
Chevrolet/Toyota of Milledgeville   March 2003 - December 2007
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC  March 2000 - 2002

Skills
Entertainment, Film, Comedy, Acting, Cabaret, Film Production, Theatre, Singing, Television, Event Planning, Music Events, Musical Theatre, Music, Screenwriting, Event Management

Education
Georgia State University   1996 — 2000

DeVry Institute of Technology   1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology

Experience
NGA Human Resources  September 2013 - November 2013
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   2012 - 2013

Skills
Management, Call Centers, Cashiering, Sales, Human Resources, Payroll, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Employee Benefits, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Retail, Social Media, Time Management

Education
Tallahassee Community College   2014 — 2016
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Surgical Technology/Technologist

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   February 2015 - Present
Dynamedia of America  August 2004 - February 2015
Ron Rose Productions Inc.   October 2009 - December 2010
Greenwood Chevrolet  June 1998 - June 2004

Skills
QuickBooks, Advertising, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Social Networking

Education
Fort Meade High School   1990 — 1995

Polk Community College

Experience
Dollar Express Stores LLC   August 2015 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   March 2013 - August 2015
Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC   May 2006 - April 2012
Gordmans, Inc.   October 1989 - May 2006
Creighton University School of Law  2001 - 2006
Grisanti, Inc.   March 1987 - October 1989
Gilbert/Robinson, Inc.   February 1982 - March 1987

Skills
Employment Law, Mergers, Employee Relations, Talent Management, HR Policies, Total Rewards, Compensation Strategy, Human Capital Strategy, HR Strategy, Compliance, Employee/Labor Relations, Compensation Strategies, Compensation Structures, Benefits Management, Training, Training Leadership, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Change Management, Corporate Communications, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Pre-employment Testing, Litigation Management, Real Estate Transactions, Legal Contract Review, Human Capital, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Team Leadership, FMLA, Hiring, Interviews, Employee Training, Retail, Start-ups, Time Management, P&L, Labor Relations, Legal Compliance

Education
Creighton University   1995 — 1999
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, summa cum laude

University of Nebraska at Omaha   1992 — 1995
BGS, Business

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland, Physics

Experience
Team Beachbody Independent Business Coach  January 2015 - Present
Midtown Motor Company   October 2012 - Present
United States Postal Service  August 2011 - October 2012
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   April 2005 - July 2011

Skills
Office Management, Administrative..., Customer Service, Office Administration, Spreadsheets, Data Entry, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Outlook, Payroll, Invoicing, Travel Arrangements, Rental Leases, QuickBooks, Red Flag Training, Microsoft Publisher, Credit Reporting, Credit Card..., Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Sales, Account Management, Leadership, Team Building, Negotiation, Strategic Planning

Education
J.W. Nixon High School

San Antonio College

Experience
Bupa Worldwide Corporation  March 2014 - Present
TS Staffing (Transwestern)   May 2013 - February 2014
Randstad (Office Suites PLUS)   March 2013 - April 2013
Randstad (SportsMemorabilia.com)   November 2012 - January 2013
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   September 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Invoicing, Order Processing, Filing, Telephone Skills, Fax, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Outlook, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Tenant, Teamwork, Training, Retail, Office Management, Office Administration, Administrative..., Strategic Planning, Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Marketing

Education
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Education   1998 — 1998
GED, General Studies

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   November 2014 - Present
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce   May 2013 - May 2014
San Pedro International Film Festival   October 2012 - October 2013
Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area   January 2013 - April 2013
Yellow Sequoia LLC   August 2011 - March 2012
First Class Marketing Group   October 2011 - February 2012
Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area, Inc   June 2011 - November 2011
C.S.U.L.A. Radio   December 2009 - April 2011
Associated Students Incorporated  August 2009 - December 2010

Skills
Microsoft Technologies, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook, InDesign, QuickBooks, Hootsuite, Marketing Strategy, Google Analytics, Facebook Fan Page..., WordPress, Marketing, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Market Research, Event Planning, Media Press Kits, Advertising & Promotions, Facebook Fan Page..., Pinterest, Tumblr, Vertical Response, Email Marketing, Email Strategy, Email Marketing Software, Advertising &..., Market & Consumer..., Marketing Campaign..., Advertising, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Event Management, Copywriting, Market Planning, Newsletters, Film, Online Marketing, Publicity, Media Relations

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   2008 — 2010
BA, Communication - Public Relations

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   April 2015 - Present
Mack Trucks, Inc.   October 2013 - October 2014
Solstas Lab Partners  April 2010 - September 2013
Solstas Lab Partners  May 2007 - March 2010

Skills
Outlook, Access, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, Invoicing, HIPAA, Data Entry, Healthcare, Spreadsheets, Visio, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, SharePoint, Office Administration, Confidentiality, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Project Management, International Business, High level of..., Spanish, Team Co-ordination, Marketing, Business Development, SAP ERP, Sales, Events Coordination, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Building

Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro   2005 — 2009
Bacherlor of Science, Bachelor of Arts

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   August 2015 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   May 2014 - Present
Freelance Web Designer (Self-employed)   February 2008 - 2014
AFS Technologies Inc.  January 2013 - December 2013
Mojo Interactive  March 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Front-end Development, CSS, XHTML, PHP, Web Design, Wordpress, User Interface Design, HTML5, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Cross-browser..., Interaction Design, User Experience, HTML + CSS, Information Architecture, jQuery, Web Standards, SEO, Web Development, HTML 5, HTML, WordPress, Front-end, JavaScript, User Interface, Programming, Web Applications, CMS, Usability, Flash

Education
Full Sail University   2008 — 2010
BS, Web Design & Development

Full Sail University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Web Design & Development

Experience
Gerdau Long Steel North America  September 2011 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   August 2005 - September 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, SAP ERP, Capital Budgeting, Cost Planning, Bid Pricing, Inventory Management, Production Planning, SAP BI, Oracle Applications, New Business Development, Procurement, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Team Building

Education
Lamar University   2001 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance and Economics

Experience
The Melting Pot Restaurants  April 2015 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   May 2014 - April 2015
Telemundo Tampa, ZGS Communications   December 2012 - May 2014
NSHMBA Tampa Chapter   August 2012 - May 2014
McDonald's Corporation, Florida Region   November 2010 - May 2012
McDonald's Corporation, Creative Services   June 2007 - October 2010
Acevideo Productions   February 1998 - June 2007

Skills
Bilingual..., Creative Communicator, Project Management, Process Improvement, Client Development, Team Building, Managing Project Budgets, Marketing, Manage client..., Leading Change, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Video Production, Business Planning, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Public Relations, Budgets, Leadership, Retail, Program Management, Corporate Communications, Video, Marketing Communications, Photography, Social Media, Brand Development, Management, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing

Education
Dominican University   2001 — 2004
MBA, Management

Columbia College Chicago   1994 — 1999
BA, Television

Experience
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse  July 2014 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   July 2012 - July 2014
Ashley Furniture Industries  January 2011 - July 2012
iCapelli Salon   September 2008 - September 2010
Cover to Cover   February 2007 - October 2009

Skills
Highly motivated..., Self Management, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Time Management, Organization &..., People Skills, Team-oriented, Goal Oriented, Highly detail oriented, Oral & Written..., Integrity, Social Skills, Critical Thinking, Phone Etiquette, Retail, Customer Service, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Merchandising

Education
Colorado Technical University-Sioux Falls   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
The Fresh Market  September 2014 - Present
Pacifica Care PLLC   August 2012 - July 2014
Pinch A Penny, Inc.   March 2010 - February 2013
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   December 2011 - July 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Microsoft Office, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork

Education
Concorde Career Colleges
Medical Office Administration

Experience
Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   August 2014 - August 2015
Clear Channel Communications  February 2013 - August 2014
The Free Lance Star  December 2009 - February 2013
NRI  March 2008 - November 2009
Clipper Magazine  February 2006 - March 2008
Maryland Pennysaver  2004 - January 2005
Ruby Tuesday  2001 - 2003

Skills
Advertising, Recruiting, Sales, Management, Online Advertising, Cold Calling, Account Management, New Business Development, Leadership, Business Development, Team Building, Selling, Time Management, Training, Marketing, Customer Service

Education
University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Business Management

Marymount University   1999 — 2002
Communication and Political Science

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   April 2010 - Present
carson,pirie,scott   November 2005 - May 2010
bay furniture  August 2001 - November 2005
swank,inc   1978 - February 2001

Skills
Sales, Direct Sales, Product Development, Pricing, Budgets, Merchandising, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Assortment

Education
College of DuPage   1972 — 1975
aa, business administration

Experience
Sam's Appliance and Furniture   April 2015 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   July 2013 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   August 2011 - July 2013
TGI Fridays Chase Field   December 2010 - August 2011
Native New Yorker  2008 - 2010
Consultants in Internal Medicine   May 2007 - August 2009
Kronik Energy Drink Co   May 2004 - August 2007

Skills
Advertising, Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Facebook, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Account Management, Event Management, Leadership, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Customer Satisfaction

Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, Magna Cum Laude

Sandra Day O'Connor High School   2004 — 2008
4.0

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   November 2014 - Present
Merlin Law Group  October 2013 - March 2014
E-Squared & co.   January 2013 - May 2013
Chevrolet  September 2012 - December 2012
BuQais Beauty   June 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Architecture, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Teamwork, Customer Service, Facebook, Market Research, Research, Time Management, Event Planning, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Marketing

Education
University of South Florida   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Concordia University   2012 — 2012

University of Tampa   2009 — 2010

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   June 2014 - Present
..   April 2007 - Present

Skills
Furniture, Visual Merchandising, Floor Plans, Space planning, Rendering, Interior Design, FF&E, Finish Selections, Finish, Design Research, SketchUp, Furnishings, Concept Design, Interior Architecture, Retail Design, AutoCAD

Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Interior Design

Hillsborough Community College   1989 — 1991
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Experience
Ashley Furniture HomeStore Corporate   June 2014 - Present
Socius Marketing  2010 - 2014
Camsing Global  2008 - 2010
Impact Promotional Publishing  2006 - 2008
Daniels Corporation  2005 - 2006

Education
Florida State University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Communication Studies