Experience
Mesa Community College  September 2015 - Present
City of Phoenix  June 2015 - Present
Mesa Community College  August 2014 - August 2015
City of Phoenix  August 2014 - June 2015
University of Colorado Boulder  January 2014 - June 2014
University of Colorado Boulder  June 2011 - May 2014
Books Are Fun   July 2012 - August 2013

Skills
Research, Fashion, Photography, Microsoft Office, Editorial, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Writing

Education
Kent State University   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Library and Information Science

University of Colorado Boulder   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

University of Colorado Boulder   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Experience
Holiday Retirement  October 2013 - Present
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department  April 2008 - April 2011
Books Are Fun   January 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Community Management, Social Networking, Apartments, Social Media, Facebook, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Customer Service, Property Management, Marketing, Fundraising, Hospitality Management, Public Speaking, Budgets, OneSite

Education
Northwest Mississippi Community College   1984 — 1985
English Language and Literature, General

San Antonio College   1978 — 1980
Commercial and Advertising Art

Experience
Entrepreneur  April 2013 - Present
Books Are Fun   September 1995 - April 2011

Skills
Sales, New Business Development, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Selling Skills, Negotiation, Marketing, Product Marketing, Selling, Customer Service, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, CRM, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Networking, Social Networking, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Sales Management, Training, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Media, Coaching

Education
University of Cincinnati   1991 — 1994
None, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Experience
Dennis & Dennis Archive   October 2014 - Present
Sherlocks Wine Merchants   September 2013 - October 2014
Books Are Fun   August 2012 - May 2013
Global Sustainable Energy Solutions   March 2012 - May 2012
Macon Urban Development Authority   January 2012 - February 2012
Wesleyan College  August 2011 - February 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, HTML

Education
Mercer University   2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3.5

Auburn University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics

Experience
Books Are Fun   VP of Publishing, Chief Creative Officer ;)

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Publishing, Edutainment toy and...

Education
University of Colorado Boulder   1991 — 1992
Anthropology, Archeology

Experience
Kenz & Leslie Distributing   June 2013 - Present
Cinegration   February 2013 - Present
Books Are Fun   December 2008 - August 2012
Imagine Nation Books  February 2008 - December 2008
Imagine Nation Books  February 2006 - February 2008
Circuit City  August 2004 - February 2006

Skills
Inventory Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Process Improvement, Retail, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Merchandising, Leadership, Training, Coaching

Education
University of Iowa   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General, 3.0

Shenandoah High School   1994 — 1998
High School Diploma, 3.6

Experience
The Passion Test – The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose   September 2006 - Present
Enlightened Bestseller Mastermind Experience   March 2012 - Present
Enlightened Alliances, LLC.   June 1998 - Present
The Passion Test Certification Programs   January 2005 - Present
Healthy Wealthy n Wise Magazine   March 2003 - 2010
Books Are Fun   1990 - 1995

Skills
author, transformational leader, fun rebel, Personal Development, Fun, Transformational..., Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Motivational Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Emotional Intelligence, Program Management, Coaching, Public Speaking, Leadership, Teaching, Team Building, Business Coaching, Small Business, NY Times Bestselling..., Humanitarian, Certified Passion Test..., Passion Test for..., Interviews, Interviewing Skills, Motivational..., Sales, Sales Presentations, Seminars, Seminar Marketing, Workshop Facilitation, Workshop Development, Publicity, Mentoring, Spiritual Teacher, Spirituality, Holistic Health, Loving Life, Passion for Helping..., Passion for Success, Passion Test for Kids..., Enlightenment, Enlightened Bestseller..., Mastermind Groups, Caring, Philanthropy, The Passion Test, Writing, Marketing, Book Proposals

Education
Maharishi University of Management   1970 — 2009

College of Marin

Iowa State University

Experience
Legum & Norman  January 2014 - Present
IMC  July 2008 - December 2013
Books Are Fun   January 2000 - January 2008

Skills
Sales, Workers Compensation, Training, Insurance, Sales Operations, Investment Properties, Strategic Planning, Marketing

Education
Penn State University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Experience
University of Washington  September 2014 - Present
Everett Community College  January 2013 - Present
Starbucks  November 2013 - August 2014
Books Are Fun   November 2011 - October 2012
Safeway  June 2007 - November 2007

Skills
Cpr Certified, 20 Hr. Fundamentals of..., HIV/AIDS Certification, Banking, Experience Working with..., Volunteering, Phlebotomy, Barista Training, Caregiving, Sales, CSS, Customer Service, Highly Dedicated, Psychology

Education
Everett Community College   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology

Peninsula College   2002 — 2003
Running Start Program, General Studies

Experience
Bed Bath & Beyond  January 2011 - Present
Roman, Inc.   2010 - January 2011
A HEALTHY GREEN HOME™   2009 - 2011
DWR Design, LLC   February 2009 - February 2010
Books Are Fun   May 2008 - December 2008
tag, Ltd.,   October 2005 - February 2008
Ralph Lauren Home Product Development   2002 - 2005
Saks Fifth Avenue  2000 - 2002
The Metropolitan Museum of Art  1994 - 2000
Crabtree & Evelyn  1993 - 1994

Skills
Merchandising, Product Development, Fashion, Retail, Trend, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Sourcing, Textiles, Brand Management, E-commerce, Fashion Design, Photoshop, Management, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Consumer Products, Furniture, Concept Development, Product Design, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Trend Analysis, Private Label, Strategy, Packaging, Brand Development, Sales, Leadership, Assortment, Wholesale, Catalogs, Trend Forecasting, Pricing, Art, Footwear, Sketching, Textile Design, Retail Buying, Wovens, Styling, Design Strategy

Education
Barnard College   1973 — 1976
BA, Art History

Ardsley high school and Barnard College

Experience
Mobile Bicycle Rescue   July 2012 - Present
Seattle Mobile Bicycle Rescue   October 2011 - July 2012
Sammamish Valley Cycle   February 2012 - June 2012
Bothell ski and bike   March 2010 - September 2011
Bicycles West   June 2008 - February 2009
Visalia Cyclery   May 2007 - June 2008
Books Are Fun   February 2000 - June 2008
Huffy Corporation  April 1995 - February 2000

Skills
Bicycle, Cycling, Sporting Goods, Bicycle Repair, Inventory Management, Team Building, Negotiation, Racing, Sports, Sports Marketing, Manufacturing, Sponsorship, New Business Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sales Process, Inventory, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Budgets, Sales, Retail, Account Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Social Media Marketing

Education
College of the Sequoias   1994 — 1996
General Studies

Experience
Big Tree Marketing   January 2009 - Present
DavidSinton.com   January 2006 - January 2012
True Market Solutions  2011 - 2012
Maharishi Ayurveda Products International   September 2009 - December 2009
BarclayHedge  November 2006 - February 2009
Books Are Fun   April 2006 - November 2006
Script Software   2003 - 2005

Skills
SEO, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, PPC, Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Web Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Affiliate Marketing, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Strategy, CRM, Web Design, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Photography, WordPress, Management Consulting, Blogging, Small Business, Brand Development, Sales, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Product Development, Social Media

Education
Maharishi University of Management   2001 — 2003
Business

Experience
Loop Communications. LLC   August 2013 - Present
PollyMarketing   July 2013 - Present
The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC   March 2008 - July 2012
College Pharmacy   2006 - 2007
Protocol Marketing Group  2005 - 2006
High Desert Events   2000 - 2005
Books Are Fun   1996 - 1999
Music Theater Southwest   1995 - 1996
Ad agencies: Epstein Agency, DBG&H, Cooney & Assoc, Eventmasters   1983 - 1990

Skills
Strategic Planning, Brand Implementation, Written Presentations, Creative Problem Solving, Innovative Thinking, Partner Relationship..., Process Development, Talent Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales

Education
Iowa State University
BA, Communications (Speech/Telecommunicative Arts )

Iowa Central Community College Webster City Campus
AA, Liberal Arts

Webster City Community High School
Graduate, College Prep, Graduated 6th in class of 210

International Tour Management Institute
Tour Management

Experience
Books Are Fun   September 2011 - Present
Rite Way Service  April 2011 - July 2011
JohnPac, Inc.   July 2009 - March 2011
Wurzburg  August 2004 - June 2009
The Shipping Department   1988 - 2004

Skills
Advertising, Budgets, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Event Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, New Business Development, Packaging, PowerPoint, Project Management, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Process, Selling, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Trade Shows, Training, Business Development, Salesforce.com, Public Relations, CRM, Small Business, Fundraising, Operations Management, Key Account Management, Brand Development, Logistics

Education
Louisiana State University   1982 — 1989

Experience
Books Are Fun   February 2014 - Present
Imagine Nation Books DBA Books Are Fun   August 2005 - February 2014
Brain Freeze LLC   May 2004 - July 2007
Imagine Nation Books  January 2005 - August 2005
Reader's Choice Books   April 2004 - January 2005
The Candle Shop of America   January 2003 - April 2004
District 211  August 2002 - June 2003
The Candle Shop of America   June 2002 - January 2003
District 217   August 1998 - June 2002
Schaumburg Flyers Professional Baseball   July 2000 - October 2000

Skills
Books, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Policy, Hiring, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Public Speaking, Coaching, Promotions, Budgets, Account Management, Retail, Sales Management, Business Development, Direct Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Leadership, Cold Calling, Customer Service, New Business Development, Sales, Training, Operations Management, Program Management, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Purchasing, Pricing, Sales Operations, Management, Strategy

Education
Lewis University   2002 — 2002
Administrative Studies

National Louis University   1999 — 2001
M.Ed., Education

Eastern Illinois University   1994 — 1996
B.S., Psychology

Harper College   1992 — 1994
A.S.

Northeastern Illinois University   1991 — 1992

Hoffman Estates High School   1987 — 1991

Experience
Lowes Foods  March 2015 - Present
Books Are Fun   October 2010 - June 2015
Manor Home For Well Elderly   March 1995 - March 2015
Haircrafters / Great Expectations   1971 - 2008

Skills
Budgets, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Advertising, Management, Human Resources, Negotiation, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Hiring, Public Relations, Event Planning, Account Management, Business Planning, Team Building, Editing, Restructuring, Sales Management, Coaching Staff, Mentoring Of Staff, Employee Training, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Long-term Customer..., Sales Strategy, P&L Management, Large Budget Management, Cost Control, Vendor Relationships, Business Process..., Best Practices, Social Media, Marketing, Sales, Strategic Planning

Education
Carroll University   1969 — 1972
BS, History and Geography

Carroll College   1969 — 1971
B.S, History/Geography

State University of New York - System   1967 — 1969
AAS, History

Experience
Books Are Fun/ ImagineNation Books   December 2008 - Present
Books Are Fun   October 2005 - December 2008
Books Are Fun   September 1997 - October 2005
ALL Tex Chemical   June 1992 - October 1997

Skills
Merchandising, Sales, Inventory Management, Retail, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Management, Budgets, Advertising, Leadership, Operations Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Team Building, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Account Management, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Logistics, Project Management, CRM, Marketing, Forecasting, Selling, B2B, Cold Calling, P&L Management, Sales Process

Education
Dallas County Community College   1990 — 1993

Experience
Carol Harris Staffing, LLC  August 2014 - October 2014
Walmart  2013 - 2014
Haul Away Free   2009 - 2013
Mathias Lock and Key and Security   2007 - 2009
Double A Security, Inc   2006 - 2007
Books Are Fun   2004 - 2005
West Metro Fire Rescue  1995 - 2005
Double A Security, Inc   2003 - 2004
General Motors Acceptance Corporation  2002 - 2004
First Data Corporation  1998 - 2000

Skills
Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Team Building, Forecasting, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Invoicing, Team Leadership, Customer Retention, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Account Reconciliation, Internal Investigations, Skip Tracing, Investigation, Workflow, Administrative Law, Pastoral Counseling, Disaster Recovery, Dispatching, Assets Recovery, Document Imaging, Management Consulting, Cash Management, Sales Management, Negotiation, Account Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning

Education
American College of Theology   1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religious Counseling

Colorado State University-Pueblo   1992 — 1993
Certificate, Paralegal

Front Range Community College   1984 — 1985
General Studies

Englewood High School   1976 — 1979
Diploma, General Studies

Experience
Kim's Caregiving   March 2012 - Present
Books Are Fun   March 2000 - December 2002
Books Are Fun   2000 - 2002
K and J's   1988 - 2000
K and J's   1988 - 2000
K and J's   1988 - 2000
K and J's   1988 - 2000
K and J's   1988 - 2000

Skills
Proofreading, Books, Creative Writing, Social Media, Web Content, Public Speaking, Public Relations

Education
Forsyth Technical Community College   2002 — 2002
Office Technology , Computer skills

Experience
Integrity Benefit Consultants   August 2009 - Present
Books Are Fun   August 2003 - Present
Herrmann Benefit Consultants   January 2009 - August 2009
Brooke Insurance, Jim Crombie Agency   April 2008 - December 2008
Books Are Fun   July 2003 - April 2008
CIGNA Healthcare  August 1998 - June 2003
Conrad Consulting   August 1997 - August 1998
Mass Mutual Insurance  March 1997 - August 1997
Group Health Plan  August 1992 - March 1997
Unum  September 1987 - August 1992

Skills
Recruiting, Healthcare, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Insurance

Education
St. Louis Community College   1986 — 1987
Business

Parkway Central High School, Chesterfield, MO   1976 — 1980

Experience
PepsiCo  June 2015 - Present
PepsiCo  January 2013 - May 2015
PepsiCo  November 2011 - February 2013
Brigham Young University-Idaho  October 2009 - August 2011
Pepsi Bottling Group  April 2007 - October 2009
Books Are Fun   October 2005 - October 2007
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  November 2000 - November 2002

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Market Research, Budgets, Sales, Management, Forecasting, Training, Spanish, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Time Management, Teamwork, Analytical Models, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Office

Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho   2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Management; Supply Chain Management

Santa Rosa Junior College
Undergrad work

Experience
Edward J Rice Company   June 2014 - Present
Journal Broadcast Group  June 2013 - November 2013
Cox Medical Center Branson  October 2009 - June 2013
Books Are Fun   January 2004 - May 2009

Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Sales, Research, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, PowerPoint

Education
Missouri Southern State University

Experience
Clean Water Action  June 2009 - Present
Save Middle East Action Committee, Inc.   November 2006 - June 2009
Citizen Action of Wisconsin  March 2004 - November 2006
Michigan Organizing Project   2002 - 2004
Books are Fun   1996 - 2002
Nathan Sooy, dba The Book People   February 1992 - February 1996
Neighborhood Centers Association   1991 - 1992
Stockyard Area Development Association   1989 - 1991
Ohio Citizen Action  1985 - 1987
Michigan Avenue Community Organization   1984 - 1987

Skills
Education, Agitation, Community Organizing, Politics, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Writing, Environmental, Social Media, Event Management, Grant Writing, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Government Relations, Event Planning, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Blogging, Coalitions, Public Policy, Policy, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Research, Training, Leadership, Government, Program Development, Non-profit..., Leadership Development, Program Evaluation, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Political Communication, Speech Writing, Canvassing, Political Science, Civic Engagement, Elections, Grassroots Fundraising, Legislative Research, Activism, Volunteer Recruiting, Legislation, Grants, Public Affairs, GOTV

Education
Kent State University   1973 — 1977

Lorain County Community College   1972 — 1973
Liberal Arts

Gamaliel Foundation - Leadership & Organizer Training

Midwest Academy - Direct Action Organizing & Strategy Development

21st Century Democrats - Field Director Training

AFL-CIO Organizing Institute - 30 Day Steelworkers Organizing Campaign -Ryerson Steel

PICO Network Training - Leadership & Organizer Training

National Peoples Action - leadership & organizer training

Experience
Books Are Fun   2012 - August 2014
DaVita  2011 - 2012
Western Federal Credit Union  2007 - 2011
Jackson Dawson Communications  2004 - 2007
MB Trading  2000 - 2004

Skills
Process Improvement, Planning, Integrated Marketing, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Product Development, Direct Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Proof HQ, Basecamp, MCIF, Budgets, Project Management, Social Media, Brand Management, Customer Service, Project Planning, Management, Marketing, Strategic Communications

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   2009 — 2011
Ongoing/Continuing Education

Western CUNA Management School   2008 — 2010
Certificate in Financial Services Management, Business, Management

Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration   2002 — 2004
MBA, Marketing Management

University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts, Economics/Psychology

University of Lyon, France
International Study

Experience
Juice Plus+  April 2007 - Present
Team Isaksen   December 1998 - Present
Little River Elementary   August 2006 - May 2011
Books Are Fun   January 1997 - April 2010
Granite School District  September 1996 - June 1997

Skills
Sales, Marketing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Management, Negotiation, Leadership, New Business Development, Fundraising, Sales Operations, Budgets, Team Leadership, Training, Time Management, Social Networking, Coaching, CRM

Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho

Experience
Ellis Funeral Home a Dignity Memorial Provider   August 2014 - Present
Midland States Bank Merchant Services   August 2012 - Present
Enablepay Direct, Inc   July 2009 - August 2012
Central Payment Corporation  January 2008 - July 2010
Scholastic  September 2004 - September 2007
Books are Fun   March 2000 - September 2004
Norwest Investment Services  1993 - 1997

Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Sales, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Marketing, Sales Process, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Online Advertising, Sales Operations, Business Development, Advertising, Public Speaking, Management, Budgets, Start-ups, Leadership, Lead Generation, Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Time Management, Customer Retention, Finance, Small Business, Strategy, E-commerce, Sales Presentations, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, CRM

Education
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service   2015 — 2015

Midland College
Sales, Marketing, Real Estate, Finance

Experience
HopeTruthLove.org   October 2014 - Present
Assemblies of God Denomination   2011 - Present
Just Call The Guy   September 2008 - Present
Books Are Fun   September 1997 - 2008
The Chimes, Inc.   1990 - 1997
Loyola College  1987 - 1990
University of Dayton  1986 - 1987
Philanthropy Management Inc.   1985 - 1987
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  1985 - 1986

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Customer Service, Fundraising, Marketing, Creative Writing, Brochures, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Editing, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Photography, Event Planning, Budgets, Online Marketing, Community Outreach, Customer Satisfaction, Grant Writing, Sales

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1978 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts Philisophy, Philosophy

Experience
Dice  July 2014 - Present
Athene USA  February 2014 - June 2014
Robert Half Technology  December 2012 - August 2013
TalentPro Consulting - 877-900-3900   October 2007 - October 2012
Donatech Corporation  January 2006 - October 2007
Books Are Fun   April 2001 - December 2005
Applied Systems  October 1997 - August 2000

Skills
System Design, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Systems Engineering, Project Management, Hardware, Talent Acquisition, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Testing, Internet Recruiting, Aerospace, Embedded Systems, Defense, Software Documentation, Program Management, Integration, Contract Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Staffing Services, Software Development, Software Engineering, Business Analysis, Software Project..., Embedded Software, Software Design, Software Quality..., Software Quality Control, Software Quality, Software, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Java, .NET, VB.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, LoadRunner, SharePoint, Data Analysis, Social Networking, Management, Telecommunications, Databases, Quality Assurance, CSS, Recruiting, SDLC, College Recruiting, Interviews

Education
Grinnell College

University of Iowa
Bachelor's Degree, Communication Studies

Experience
LTD Commodities  May 2015 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation  April 2011 - March 2015
Feed N Seed   January 2009 - December 2010
Books Are Fun   May 2008 - December 2008
Ryerson/Tull   October 2006 - April 2008
Wickes Furniture  June 2005 - September 2006
Churchill  September 2004 - June 2005
Kmart  February 2000 - August 2004
Kmart  January 1996 - January 2000

Skills
Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Supply Chain, Retail, Leadership, Project Management, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Management, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Global Sourcing, Procurement, Analysis, Inventory Control, Profit, Project Planning, Integration, Training, SAP Master Data, Change Management, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Customer Service, Sales, Continuous Improvement, Merchandising, Pricing, Product Development, Demand Planning, Income Statement, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Team Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Resource Management, Vendor Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Planning, Microsoft Office, Strategy

Education
Central Michigan University   1999 — 2001
MSA, International Business

Davenport University   1997 — 1999
BBA, Management

Methacton High School   1967 — 1971
High School Diploma, College Prep

Experience
Tindall Corporation  November 2007 - Present
Books Are Fun   May 2001 - November 2007
Beverage-Air  June 1987 - May 2001

Skills
General Ledger, Process Scheduler, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Accounting, QuickBooks, Outlook, Access, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Auditing, Account Reconciliation

Education
Spartanburg Methodist College
Associate's Degree, Business Education

Experience
EDUCAUSE  August 2015 - Present
SimpleSignal  April 2014 - June 2015
GAW Labs   April 2013 - April 2014
Demand Strategic   July 2010 - April 2014
Imagine Nation Books  July 2011 - August 2012
Books Are Fun   July 2011 - August 2012
Accruit, LLC   January 2005 - March 2010
codeMantra, LLC  January 2004 - December 2004
Circle Graphics, LLC   January 2003 - January 2004
netLibrary  January 1998 - January 2003

Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Sales Management, Executive Management, Leadership Development, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Merchandising, Sales, Salesforce.com, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Corporate Branding, Brand Developement, Brand Management, Software, SaaS, Wordpress, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Advertising, Writing, Executive Reporting, Project Management, MS Project, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Email Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, CRM, Lead Generation, E-commerce, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Leadership, Selling, Management, Online Marketing, Start-ups, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team...

Education
Southern Methodist University   1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science

The Scots College Sydney Australia

Experience
Innovations Early College High School   September 2015 - Present
Books Are Fun   January 2015 - September 2015
Cedar Fort, Inc  March 2015 - April 2015
Cedar Fort, Inc  January 2015 - March 2015
SVU Athletics   January 2014 - May 2014
Jonzies   September 2012 - January 2014
SVU Soccer Program   August 2013 - November 2013
Courthouse Cafe   May 2013 - August 2013
Staples  May 2012 - August 2013
SVU Men's Basketball   October 2012 - March 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, English, Brazilian Portuguese, Teaching, Time Management, Sales, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Travel Arrangements, Narrative Analysis

Education
Southern Virginia University   2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters, 3.2

College of the Redwoods   2005 — 2009
Associate's Degree, General Studies

Experience
Planet News and Views   November 2014 - Present
Burnett and Driskill   2014 - Present
Department of Labour  May 2013 - Present
Lozier Energy   February 1993 - December 2012
Blueprint for Liberty   1998 - 2002
Scholastic Book Fairs  1994 - 1998
Books Are Fun   1994 - 1998

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Online Advertising

Education
Cuyahoga Community College
Marketing

Experience
Books Are Fun   April 2015 - Present
Fresh Produce Holdings LLC  April 2014 - April 2015
Colorado Energy Management  November 2011 - April 2014
Westpeak Global Advisors  August 1998 - December 2010
Amgen  December 1995 - May 1998
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Denver Branch  February 1994 - December 1995
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond  February 1993 - December 1993
BCG Companies  July 1988 - February 1993

Skills
Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, VMware ESX, Active Directory, HP Server Hardware, Dell PowerEdge Servers, VPN, SSL VPN, Disaster Recovery, iSCSI, SAN, Virtualization, Remote Access, Firewalls, Cisco Switches, Cisco devices, Cisco IOS, Routers, Switches, Microsoft Technologies, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, WSUS, Symantec Endpoint..., IIS, Juniper, JUNOS, Shavlik, eset, Solarwinds, Barracuda Spam Filter, Windows Server, Technical Support, Cisco Technologies, Servers, Troubleshooting, Juniper Technologies

Education
James Madison University   1984 — 1988
BBA, MIS

Experience
JP's Mowing Service   May 2008 - Present
Gurnee Hyundai  2007 - 2008
Weil Cadillac and Hummer   2006 - 2007
Weil Cadillac and Hummer   2002 - 2005
Books Are Fun   2001 - 2002
WEIL OLDSMOBILE AND CADILLAC   1993 - 2001

Education
North Carolina Wesleyan College   2011 — 2013
BBA, Business

Cape Fear Community College   2009 — 2011
Associate, Applied Sciences; Business Administration

Experience
Shell Education   October 2011 - Present
Teacher Created Materials  October 2008 - October 2011
Books Are Fun   September 2002 - September 2008
Books Are Fun   October 1999 - September 2002
Nike  September 1992 - September 1999

Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Account Management, Training, Customer Service, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Start-ups, Networking, Marketing, Sales Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Salesforce.com, Selling

Education
Norfolk State University   1988 — 1993
Business Management

American Community Schools (Athens, Greece)   1986 — 1988
High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate

Experience
ABC Supply  June 2014 - Present
Negwer Materials Inc.  February 2013 - June 2014
Books Are Fun   March 2010 - August 2011
Menards  March 2008 - March 2010

Skills
Highly detail oriented, Organizational..., Communication Skills, Mathematics, Earth Science, Medical Nutrition..., Problem Solving, English grammar, Analytical Skills, Comfortable working..., Nutritional Analysis, Critical Thinking, Close Attention to..., Management, Payroll, Sales, Customer Service, Negotiation, Budgets

Education
Culver Stockton College   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Experience
Books Are Fun  

Skills
Account Management, Merchandising, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Direct Sales, Retail, Budgets, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Coaching, Advertising, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Marketing Communications

Education
St. Ambrose University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting

Experience
Books Are Fun   January 2015 - Present
Fire Engine Pizza Company   June 2013 - Present
Take Time Publications   May 2013 - Present
Take Time Cafe   October 2001 - Present
Edmond Chittenden Inc.   March 1996 - November 2001

Skills
Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Team Building, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Retail, Event Planning, Sales Process, P, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Product Development, Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Management, Event Management, Account Management, Restaurants, Budgets, Negotiation

Education
The University of Connecticut   1990 — 1992
Engineering

Experience
Dice  July 2014 - Present
joellen keenan's dad   1996 - 2015
Athene USA  February 2014 - June 2014
Robert Half Technology  December 2012 - August 2013
TalentPro Consulting   October 2007 - October 2012
Donatech Corporation  January 2006 - October 2007
Books Are Fun   April 2001 - December 2005
Applied Systems  October 1997 - August 2000

Skills
Software Development, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Full-life Cycle..., High-volume Recruiting, SharePoint, Java, .NET, Project Management, Software Project..., Data Analysis, Business Analysis, VB.NET, C#, Business Intelligence, SQL, LoadRunner, Quality Assurance, Databases, Software Documentation, Internet Recruiting, Program Management, Cold Calling, Staffing Services

Education
Grinnell College

University of Iowa
Bachelor's Degree, Communication Studies

Experience
Books Are Fun   August 2011 - Present
WellPoint  December 2008 - August 2011
Independent Consulting  July 2007 - December 2008
Avnet Technology Solutions  August 2006 - June 2007
GE Access  February 2004 - August 2006
Various  January 1989 - February 2004
Coopers & Lybrand Consulting  1989 - 1993
Coopers & Lybrand Consulting  1989 - 1993

Skills
Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, SDLC, Change Management, Project Management, PMP, Strategy, Business Process, Management, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, Program Management, Team Building, Business Process..., ERP, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Software Documentation, Integration, Project Planning, Training, PMO, Agile Methodologies, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Enterprise Software, Resource Management, Business Process...

Education
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology & Marketing

Experience
Books are Fun   March 2010 - Present
Bon Secours Richmond Health System  December 2002 - March 2010
Organization of American States  August 1993 - December 2002

Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Administration, Customer Service, Writing, Bilingual-Spanish, Event Management, Marketing, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Account Management, Merchandising, Sales, Microsoft Office, Retail, Team Building

Education
George Mason University   1987 — 1992
BA, International Studies

St. Mary's Academy   1983 — 1987
High School

St. Bernadette's

Experience
Texas Health Resources  March 2015 - Present
Baylor Scott & White Health  April 2013 - February 2015
Children's Medical Center  May 2012 - January 2013
NorthShore University HealthSystem  November 2007 - May 2012
Books Are Fun   2006 - 2007

Skills
Revenue Cycle, Epic Systems, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Healthcare Industry, Practice Management, HIPAA, Healthcare Management, Healthcare, EMR, Performance Improvement, Program Development, Healthcare Consulting

Education
Northwestern University   2004 — 2006
Master, Public Policy and Health Adminstration

University of Notre Dame   1996 — 2000

Experience
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC  January 2014 - Present
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC  October 2011 - Present
Levy Home Entertainment  August 2010 - January 2012
Quinton Consulting   2008 - February 2010
Sears Holdings Corporation  2009 - 2010
Books Are Fun   2007 - 2008
Books Are Fun   2004 - 2007

Education
Amherst College
Bachelor of Arts, English, Philosophy

Experience
Books Are Fun   March 2015 - Present
American Greetings  October 2013 - October 2014
R-Squared Puckett   July 2013 - August 2013
MAP WIDE   September 2010 - October 2010
Circadence  June 2008 - March 2009
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.   2005 - 2008
Batesville Casket Company  2002 - 2005
Ashley Furniture Industries  January 2001 - January 2002

Skills
Statistics, Management, Business Development, Training, Team Building, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Operations Management, Microsoft Word, Budget, Process Improvement, Leadership, Marketing, Business Strategy, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Industrial Engineering, Sales, Public Relations, Account Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Product Development, Advertising, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., Public Speaking, Event Management, Lean Manufacturing, Government, Six Sigma, Program Management, Time Management, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Fundraising, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Change Management

Education
Mississippi State University   1995 — 1999
BS Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Simulation, Operations Research

Delta State University   1993 — 1995
Pre-Engineering, 2.9

Experience
Make Believe Ideas   June 2010 - Present
ResCare  June 2009 - August 2009
Books Are Fun   August 2004 - September 2008
Books Are Fun   October 1999 - November 2004
Blue Bird Corporation  October 1985 - September 1999

Education
Indian Hills Community College   1999 — 2000

Experience
Etna Interactive  April 2013 - Present
mBODY Yoga, San Luis Obispo   2010 - Present
Limberg LASIK Institue   July 2011 - May 2012
Digital West Networks Inc.  July 2008 - January 2011
Books Are Fun   January 1995 - July 2008
Books Are Fun   March 1992 - January 1995
Harris Medical Sales   January 1991 - January 1992

Skills
Salesforce.com, Sales Management, Direct Sales, SaaS, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Planning, Business Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing, Telecommunications, CRM, Social Media, Sales Process, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Networking, Program Management, Lead Generation, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Product Management, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Selling, Account Management, Social Networking, SEO, Advertising, Product Marketing, Team Leadership, Web Marketing, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, B2B, SEM, Public Relations, Direct Marketing

Education
Gravity & Grace Yoga Teacher Training with Peter Sterios   2013 — 2014
RYT 200 Hour Certification, Gravity & Grace Yoga System

Leadership SLO   2008 — 2008

University of California, Santa Barbara   1983 — 1988
BA, Environmetal Studies

Experience
Owner  April 2009 - Present
Books Are Fun   January 2005 - June 2008
MMR Fundraising   July 1999 - June 2008

Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, PowerPoint, Training, Insurance, Sales, Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Customer Service, Marketing, Fundraising, Selling, Coaching

Education
Farnborough Hill Convent college   1965 — 1972
None

Experience
Tombstone High School   August 2006 - Present
Books Are Fun   1999 - 2005

Education
The University of New Mexico   1992 — 1995
Double MA, Philosophy & Theatre

University of California, Riverside   1989 — 1992
Double BA, Philosophy & English

Experience
Madden Securities   January 2013 - Present
Edward Jones  September 2003 - June 2012
Books Are Fun   February 2000 - September 2003
House of Lloyd/Christmas Around the World   December 1995 - December 2001
Splawn & Simpson Law Offices, Inc   September 1989 - January 2000

Skills
Office Administration, Customer Service, Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, Process Scheduler, Accounting, Wealth Management, Insurance, Office Management, Life Insurance, Financial Services, Outlook, Estate Planning, Portfolio Management

Education
Kaplan University   2008 — 2013
Bachelors Degree, Psychology - Child Development

Coronado High School   1978 — 1981
High School Diploma

Experience
Lesaffre  August 2010 - Present
Burke Corporation (Hormel Corporation)   May 2005 - August 2010
Mobile Electronics   September 2000 - May 2005
Books Are Fun   2003 - 2004
Iowa Department of Transportation  June 2000 - August 2000

Skills
Project Planning, Process Improvement, Analysis, Management, Construction, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting

Education
Central College   2000 — 2005
Accounting Information Systems, Business Management - Administration

Fairfield High School   1995 — 2000

Experience
Books Are Fun   2004 - 2009

Education
Maharishi University of Management   1998 — 2000
BA, Art, Graphic Design, Buisniss

Experience
Books Are Fun   2002 - Present

Education
California State University-Hayward
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), Human Resources Management / Marketing

FIDM-Product Development

Experience
Human Factors International  February 2009 - May 2013
GemStar Recruiting, Inc.   2008 - 2011
Human Factors International  2007 - 2008
Books Are Fun   1995 - 2006

Skills
Focus Groups, Public Speaking, Training, User Experience, Sales Process, Marketing, Program Management, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Selling, Strategy, Public Relations, Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship

Education
MUM
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, Interdisciplinary Studies

University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Literature, writing, religion, Honors

Experience
Books are Fun   1992 - Present

Skills
Publishing, Management, Merchandising

Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh   1984 — 1986
marketing

Penn State University   1983 — 1985
art

Experience
Volt Workforce Solutions  February 2012 - September 2012
Texoma Hyundai   September 2011 - February 2012
Albertsons,LLC   August 2010 - August 2011
Sam's Wholesale Club  December 2008 - September 2010
Sam's Wholesale Club  December 2008 - July 2010
Pepper Snapple Group   July 2008 - October 2008
Choctaw Express   April 2008 - June 2008
Books Are Fun   January 2006 - February 2008
Landmark Services/Samsco Services   January 2005 - December 2005
PH Graphics   January 2004 - December 2004

Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Management, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Sales Management, Time Management, Sales Process, B2B, Forklift Operator, Distribution Center..., Market Planning, System Administration, Business Planning, Shipping, Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Cold Calling

Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce   1984 — 1985
BBA, Marketing

Denison Senior High   1978 — 1981

Experience
Culligan International  November 2008 - May 2010
Cintas  January 2004 - October 2008
Executive Lease S.A. / National & Alamo Car Rental Greece   February 2001 - December 2003
Books Are Fun   July 1996 - January 2001

Education
City University of New York   1980 — 1982
AS, Communications

Experience
Slicebooks   May 2012 - Present
Books Are Fun   December 2009 - May 2012
Sealy  October 2001 - October 2009
O'Reilly Media  June 1993 - March 2001

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, English, Outlook, Windows, Teaching, HTML, Budgets, C++, C, Marketing, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Negotiation, Sales, Content Development, Content Management, Online Publishing

Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics

Experience
Books Are Fun   Sales RepBooks Are Fun2013 - 2014
First Search America, Inc.   2010 - 2010
Atlantic Dominion Distributors  2002 - 2009
McLane Company  June 1985 - August 2002

Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Pricing, Income Statement, Retail, Logistics Management, P&L Management, Procurement, Merchandising, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, P&L

Education
Athens State University   1979 — 1981
BS, Business Management

Experience
ChurchPlaza   June 2013 - Present
Books Are Fun   April 2011 - May 2013
Borders  September 2010 - April 2011
Gospel Gifts Christian Bookstore   February 1997 - May 2010
Gospel Gifts Christian Bookstore   February 1997 - May 2010
Gospel Gifts Christian Bookstore   January 2000 - January 2009
Gospel Gifts christian Bookstore   January 1997 - January 1999
Levelor Home Fashions/Del Mar Window Coverings   June 1991 - January 1997

Skills
Product Marketing, Sales, Training, Team Building, Inventory Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Sales Management, Management, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Advertising, Social Media, Sales Operations, Leadership, Social Networking, Event Planning

Education
George Mason University   1984 — 1991
Sales Management & Management

Northern Virginia Community College   1979 — 1983
Associate's Degree, General Studies

Park View High School   1976 — 1979
General

Experience
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago  September 2015 - Present
AmeriCorps  September 2014 - September 2015
Bristol Renaissance Faire  July 2014 - September 2014
UPS  September 2002 - June 2013
Minnesota Renaissance Festival  June 2002 - September 2004
Cargill  2000 - 2001
CIBER  1998 - 2000
Books Are Fun   1997 - 1998
US Army  1989 - 1991

Skills
Troubleshooting, Security, Time Management, Training, Customer Service, Risk Assessment, Inventory Control, UPS Shipping, Supervisory Skills, Policy, First Responder, Security Clearance, Conflict Resolution, Physical Security, Leadership, Tactical Asset..., Management, First Aid, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Emergency Management, Public Speaking

Education
Hennepin Technical College   2005 — 2009
AAS, Emergency Management Homeland Security

Experience
Books Are Fun   June 2014 - Present
Express Cabinets   2008 - 2014

Education
Brigham Young University

Experience
Imagine Nation Books  May 2005 - Present
Books Are Fun   2005 - Present
Books Are Fun   January 1993 - May 2005
Dayton Ohio  April 1987 - February 1993

Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Sales, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Retail, Sales Management, Budgets, Outlook, Account Management, Product Concept, Concept to Launch

Education
Sinclair Community College   1985 — 1987
Business

Wayne High School   1973 — 1985
k-12

Experience
Books Are Fun  

Skills
Sales, Coaching, Marketing, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing Strategy

Education
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor BBA, Marketing

Reinhardt University
Associate of Arts (AA)

Experience
Books Are Fun  

Skills
Sales, Account Management, Sales Management, Merchandising

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economic Geigraghy and History, B

Experience
Restaurant Holdings Limited   2007 - Present
stadium jumping   2007 - 2010
Books Are Fun   January 1999 - January 2002

Skills
Customer Service, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Advertising, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Menu Development, Food, Restaurants, Culinary Skills, Catering, Food Safety, Food & Beverage, New Restaurant Openings, Fine Dining, Sales, Event Management, Budgets, Public Speaking, Leadership, Management, New Business Development

Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Political Science and Government

Experience
United Way of Wapello County   March 2011 - Present
Books Are Fun   September 2001 - January 2009

Skills
Administrative..., Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Outlook, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Office Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Office Administration, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Management, Grants, Access

Education
Buena Vista University   2014 — 2015
Accounting, Junior

Indian Hills Community College   2012 — 2014
Associate's degree, General Studies

Cardinal Community School   1987 — 2000

Experience
Surya Financial   May 2007 - Present
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.   2006 - 2007
Books Are Fun   2004 - 2006

Skills
Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Microsoft access, Investment accounting

Education
Iowa Wesleyan College   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major 1: Accounting, Major 2: Business Economics, Magna Cum Laude

Clear Creek Amana High School   1995 — 1999