Borders Group Inc.
Industry: Retail company
DescriptionBorders Group, Inc. was an international book and music retailer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In its final year, the company employed about 19,500 people throughout the U.S., primarily in its Borders and Waldenbooks stores. At the beginning of 2010, the company operated 511 Borders superstores in the US. Ceased operations: 2011 Founded: 1971, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Headquarters: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Number of locations: 517 Number of employees: 19,500 (2010) Founders: Tom Borders, Louis Borders
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Borders Group Inc. Employees
Tuesday Morning October 2011 - Present
Borders Group Inc. May 2004 - February 2010
Dress Barn May 1994 - May 2004
Dress Barn January 1994 - January 1996
Lane Bryant October 1993 - January 1994
KELLY'S BEVERAGE CORP January 1983 - October 1993
Christy's Wine's & Spirits May 1978 - January 1983
Herald Square August 1972 - November 1974
Gimbels: Herald Square August 1971 - August 1972
Skills
Customer Service, Outlook, Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Store Management, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Store Operations, Profit, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Multi-unit, Sales, Team Building, Apparel, Coaching, Driving Results, Leadership, Management, P&L Management, Sales Management, Performance Management, Shrinkage, Multi-Unit
Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
BA, Sociology/ Education
Computer Courage January 2013 - November 2014
DOMICO Software June 2006 - January 2013
Schoeneman & Cox Property Management March 2007 - December 2011
Peet's Coffee & Tea September 2004 - June 2006
Werner Enterprises December 2002 - August 2003
Borders Group Inc January 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Copywriting, SEO, Technical Writing, Management, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Windows Server, Windows 7, Customer Service, Windows, HTML, Java, PHP, Linux, Microsoft Office, Property, Cloud Computing, Active Directory, Research, Microsoft Exchange, Security, Servers, Project Management, Databases, Information Technology, Social Media, Social Listening, Compassion, R, Intentional Listening, Team Management, Account Management, Python, SOAP, Data Analysis, APIs, MongoDB, Flask, Domain Driven Design, JavaScript, JSON, MVC Architecture
Education
Coursera & Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2013 — 2015
Specialization, Data Science
City College of San Francisco 2009 — 2012
Computer Science
UC Berkeley Extension 2007 — 2008
University of Michigan 1998 — 2004
BGS, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy
University of Michigan August 2013 - May 2014
Tetra Tech November 2012 - February 2013
Borders Group Inc October 2008 - March 2009
Chrysler January 2008 - October 2008
Menlo Innovations January 2007 - December 2007
Oracle May 2005 - May 2006
Infomedia India Ltd June 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Strategy, Agile Methodologies, Management, Consulting, Scrum, Business Development, Enterprise Software, SDLC, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya 2001 — 2003
MBA, Information Systems and Marketing
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Washtenaw Community College
Go! Calendars, Games and Toys April 2011 - Present
Book Industry Charitable Foundation January 2011 - December 2014
Borders Group, Inc February 2008 - March 2011
Borders Group, Inc. January 2005 - October 2008
Borders Group, Inc. July 2007 - February 2008
Borders Group, Inc. October 2006 - July 2007
Borders Group, Inc. June 2005 - October 2006
Borders August 2000 - June 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Merchandising, Budgets, Leadership, Retail, Advertising, Visual Merchandising, Training, Management, Leadership Development, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Marketing, Analysis, Concept Development, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Project Management, P&L Management, Time Management, CRM, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Profit, Teamwork, Sales Management, Customer Experience, Inventory Control, Customer Satisfaction, P&L, Recruiting, Hiring
Education
DePauw University
Bachelor of Music, Music and Business
Roosevelt University
Masters of Music, Vocal Performance
gardein™ May 2014 - Present
NextStepSocial April 2012 - April 2014
Thoughtful Media Group, Inc. October 2011 - April 2012
Internet Brands, Inc September 2009 - October 2011
California State University, Dominguez Hills 2008 - 2011
Borders Group, Inc October 2008 - September 2009
The Hiring Nurse Group February 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Networking, Research, Self-Management, Creative thinking, Organizational skills, Effective listening, Decision Making, Creative Problem Solving, Teamwork, Determination, Customer Service, Multitasker, Creativity, Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Text Marketing, Facebook, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, google +, Twitter, Yelp, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Instagram, Foursquare, Basecamp, Facebook Marketing, Event Planning, Social Skills, Social Marketing, Offerpop, WordPress, Blogging, Social Media, Online Marketing, Vine, Analytics, Strategy, User Experience, Website Development, Mobile Marketing, Self-management, Google Technologies, Affiliate Marketing, YouTube, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Web Analytics
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2008 — 2011
Bachelor, Psychology
Barnes & Noble, Inc June 2010 - July 2012
Borders Group Inc January 2008 - May 2010
Target Corp May 2006 - May 2007
Health Food Dist. Inc March 2002 - August 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Merchandising, Inventory Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2005 — 2010
BA, Accounting, Minor in Japanese
Eastern Michigan University 2005 — 2010
2010; B.A, Accounting; Accounting
CASA 2003 — 2005
Japanese Center for Michigan Universities
The University of Michigan August 2006 - Present
Borders Group, Inc August 1995 - October 2005
Waldenbooks January 1982 - July 1995
Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Retail, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Employee Relations, Team Building, Training, Leadership, Public Speaking, PowerPoint
Education
Cumberland College 1975 — 1976
N/A, Pre Nursing
Baptist Christian, Orange Christian Academy 1963 — 1975
Nordstrom November 2013 - January 2014
Rhodes Retail Services, Inc. April 2013 - September 2013
Whole Foods Market October 2010 - March 2013
Bose Corporation October 2009 - April 2010
Bose Corporation November 2007 - March 2009
Walgreens July 2007 - October 2007
Borders Group Inc August 2006 - July 2007
Borders Group Inc March 2005 - August 2006
Medline Industries October 2002 - October 2004
Medline Industries November 1999 - October 2002
Skills
Inventory Management
Education
College of Lake County
ILLINOIS CENTER FOR BROADCASTING
Daniels & Zermack March 2013 - Present
Borders Group Inc. September 2007 - July 2011
Borders Group Inc. May 2002 - October 2007
URS Corporation November 1999 - February 2002
University Business Interiors March 1999 - November 1999
The Tile Shop September 1997 - March 1999
Skills
Vendor Relations, Interior Design, Space Planning, Furniture, Retail Design, Space-planning, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Space planning, Illustration, Interior Architecture, Retail, Renovation, Construction, Architectural Drawings, Visual Merchandising, SketchUp, Hand Drafting
Education
Central Michigan University 1992 — 1996
B.A.A, Interior Design
Baxalta October 2011 - Present
BORDERS GROUP, INC May 1997 - January 2011
BORDERS GROUP, INC February 1987 - May 1997
Waldenbooks 1987 - 1988
Skills
Leadership, Logistics, Distribution Center..., Time Management, Shipping, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Analysis, Supply Chain, Supply Chain...
Education
Chaffey College 1983 — 1983
POST Level II Reserve Training, Administration of Justice
Rio Hondo College 1977 — 1977
Dispatcher's School, Police Dispatcher, n/a
GHSP July 2015 - Present
Amcor Rigid Plastics August 2011 - Present
Borders Group Inc. September 1995 - June 2011
Continental Airlines June 1987 - June 1995
Skills
Negotiation, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Transportation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Management, Customs Regulations, Freight, Import, Budgets, Export, C-TPAT, Operations Management, International Trade, Shipping, Sourcing, Logistics Management, International Business, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Pricing, Forecasting, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, 3PL, Supply Management, Procurement, Customs Brokerage, International Shipping, Materials Management, International Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Distribution Center..., Continuous Improvement, Transportation..., SAP, Demand Planning, Process Improvement, Air Freight, International Sales, MRP, Program Management, Container, Trade Compliance
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1976 — 1981
International Law and Legal Studies
Under Armour November 2014 - Present
The Home Depot October 2010 - October 2014
New Breed Logistics September 2008 - October 2010
Electric Beach Tanning 2007 - 2009
Borders Group Inc 2003 - 2007
Converse July 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Inventory Control, Distribution Center..., Warehousing, Inventory Management, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Warehouse Management, 3PL, Loss Prevention, Team Building, Transportation, Logistics Management, Supervisory Skills, Reverse Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain..., Team Leadership, Project Planning, Change Management, Production Planning, Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Performance Management, Supply Chain Operations, Process Scheduler, Management, Leadership, Retail, Training, Analysis, Budgets, Quality Assurance, Conflict Resolution, Employee Relations, Access, Customer Service, Transportation..., Forklift Operator, Hiring
Education
University of California, Riverside 1997 — 1998
Logistics Management, Logistics Management, 4.0
Chaffey College 1989 — 1992
Associate, Correctional Science, 3.5
DDB January 2015 - Present
Edelman Digital July 2008 - January 2015
Everyday Health July 2005 - July 2008
Borders Group Inc. October 2002 - July 2005
ePrize 2002 - 2005
DaimlerChrysler Corporation 2002 - 2002
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Web Design, Concept Development, User Experience, Strategy, Retail, Corporate Identity, Strategic Planning, Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Management, Budgets, Graphics, Digital Marketing
Education
College for Creative Studies
BFA, Communication Design
TIP Capital March 2014 - November 2014
Burroughs, Inc. June 2013 - March 2014
Accretive Solutions December 2012 - March 2013
Borders Group Inc September 1998 - December 2011
Skills
Tax, Tax Research, Process Improvement, Accounting, Income Tax, General Ledger, Payroll, Tax Accounting, Corporate Tax, Analysis, Tax Returns, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Property Tax, Tax Preparation, Sales Tax
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Washtenaw Community College
Graduated; Graduate, Accounting and Business/Management
Traction Consulting Group March 2009 - Present
Borders Group Inc January 2008 - February 2009
Borders Books October 2005 - January 2008
Planned Parenthood of East Central Michigan April 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, SSIS, Microsoft CRM, SSRS, Customer Service, Software Development, JavaScript, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, LotusScript, Talend Open Studio, Software Documentation, SharePoint
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, Computer Information Systems
Cybernetics January 2012 - Present
Walmart October 2011 - Present
GameStop March 2011 - May 2011
Borders Group Inc October 2006 - April 2011
United States Marine Corps October 2002 - October 2006
Hardees January 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, Filing, Customer Relations
Education
Christopher Newport University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors Degree, Psychology
Rappahannok Community College 2006 — 2010
Associates Degree of the Arts, general
Domino's Pizza November 2011 - Present
Borders Group Inc October 2005 - October 2011
Booth Newspapers March 1999 - April 2007
Borders Group Inc August 2001 - October 2005
Borders.com December 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Active Directory, Technical Writing, XP, Outlook, Help Desk Support, Windows 7, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Windows, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, SharePoint
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1996 — 2001
Vocal Music Education
NTEA June 2010 - Present
Self Employed December 2008 - 2010
La-Z-Boy December 2005 - November 2008
Mars Advertising June 2005 - December 2005
Room Service Home March 2004 - May 2005
Borders Group Inc 1999 - 2003
EDS 1985 - 1998
Skills
Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Creative Development, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Art Direction, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Communications, Email Marketing, Sales, Strategic Communications
Education
College for Creative Studies
BFA
Schoolcraft College
Walsh College
University of Michigan Health System September 2014 - Present
University of Michigan Health System October 2013 - September 2014
University of Michigan Health System April 2011 - October 2013
University of Michigan Health System April 2006 - April 2011
University of Michigan January 2005 - April 2006
Borders Group Inc. January 1999 - January 2005
Domino's Pizza April 1998 - January 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Organizational..., Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Leadership Development, Coaching, HRIS, Change Management, Training, Customer Service, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Office, Healthcare, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Payroll, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Team Building, Management, Process Improvement, Policy, Conflict Resolution, Employment Law, Onboarding, PeopleSoft
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor's
Plymouth Canton High School 1991 — 1995
Covisint April 2015 - Present
Covisint August 2014 - April 2015
Compuware Covisint May 2011 - October 2014
Borders Group Inc July 2009 - June 2011
Eastern Michigan University January 2008 - July 2009
HCL Technologies May 2006 - August 2007
Skills
AJAX, XML, JSP, MySQL, CSS, jQuery, HTML, PL/SQL, Programming, Unix, JavaScript, SQL, Agile Methodologies, Linux, Software Development, Websphere, Eclipse, Tomcat, Ant, Web Applications, E-commerce, Maven, Subversion, Scrum, JSON, Troubleshooting, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, IIS, Web Development, SEO, Web Services
Education
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering
Eastern Michigan University
Master of Science
Hilton Garden Inn October 2012 - Present
DARDEN RESTAURANT February 2008 - March 2012
Olive Garden 2008 - 2012
BORDERS GROUP INC June 2006 - February 2008
Arcadia University September 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, Management, Sales, Data Entry, Teamwork, Inventory Control, Food, Bartending, Filing, Cash Flow, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Hospitality, Catering
Education
Arcadia University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies; Social Sciences
Boston Private Wealth LLC 2014 - Present
Banyan Partners 2008 - 2014
Oaktree Asset Management 1999 - 2008
Matrix Capital Group 1998 - 1999
Laidlaw Asset Management, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Borders Group, Inc 1991 - 1995
UPS 1990 - 1991
Laidlaw Capital Management Inc 1987 - 1990
Skills
Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Investment Portfolio, Equity Capital Markets, Equity Management, Fixed Income Portfolio..., Business Development, Television, Equity Trading, Capital Markets, Television Interviews, Radio Interviews, Investment Symposium, Capital Market..., Custom Portfolio..., Investment Portfolio..., Equities, Asset Management, Fixed Income, Investments, Bloomberg, Investment Strategies, Asset Allocation, Securities, Trading, Financial Markets, Finance, Valuation, Wealth Management, Management, Strategy, Equity Research, Financial Analysis, Investment Advisory, Financial Services, Bonds, Economics, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Analysis, Financial Planning, Technical Analysis, Financial Advisory, Retirement Planning, High Net Worth...
Education
University of Bridgeport
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.8
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General, 3.6
Norwalk Community College
Associate's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.8
National Information Standards Organization (NISO) November 2012 - Present
Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals February 2009 - November 2012
Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School September 2008 - January 2009
Borders Group Inc August 2003 - June 2008
Bibelot Books July 1996 - January 2000
Davis-Kidd Booksellers Memphis 1994 - 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Program Management, Event Planning, Cause Marketing, Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Book Reviews, Vendor Relations, Editing, Community Outreach, Conferences, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Promotions, Publicity, Newsletters, Advertising, Budget Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Media Buying, Writing, Fundraising, Market Planning, Publications, Trade Shows, Community Relations, Press Releases, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Non-profits, Marketing Management, Higher Education, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Leadership, Direct Marketing, Student Recruiting, CRM, Content Management, Nonprofits, Publishing, Creative Direction
Education
Ashford University 2015 — 2016
Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership, 4.0
California State University, Fresno 1987 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, French Literature
The Community College of Baltimore County 2001 — 2003
Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio October 2014 - Present
Bath & Body Works July 2011 - April 2014
Borders Group Inc November 2007 - July 2011
Borders Group Inc October 2004 - November 2007
Borders Group Inc March 2001 - October 2004
Borders Group Inc June 1999 - March 2001
Cafe Crema March 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Retail, Management, Social Media, Merchandising, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Budgets, Online Advertising, Brand Awareness, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Training, Time Management, Brand Development, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Facebook, Analysis, Negotiation, Digital Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Sponsorship, Program Budgeting, Social Networking, Program Management, Business Planning, Nonprofits, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Market Research
Education
Capital University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Foodservice Management
Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels July 2013 - Present
Book Industry Charitable Foundation June 2007 - July 2013
SOS Community Services April 2008 - June 2013
Borders Group Inc September 2001 - June 2007
Michigan State Housing Development Authority February 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Community Outreach, RFP preparation, Non-profits, Administration, Research, Case Management, Program Management, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Volunteer Recruiting, Governance, Benchmarking, Board Development, Nonprofit Leadership, Budget Management, Budget Analysis, Social Media, Trade Shows, Case Managment, Nonprofits, Editing, Social Networking, Mental Health, Public Speaking, Budgets, Customer Service, Leadership, Training, Event Planning, Management, Recruiting, System Administration, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Grants, Social Services, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Leadership Development, Non-profit..., Staff Development, Organizational..., Community Organizing, Conflict Resolution, Policy, Workshop Facilitation, Philanthropy, Higher Education, Proposal Writing
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2003 — 2008
M.P.A., Non-profit management
Eastern Michigan University 1997 — 2001
B.A., Administrative Criminology & Communications
Nordstrom 2011 - Present
Borders Group Inc. March 2001 - November 2010
Borders Group Inc. July 1998 - March 2001
The Musicland Group Inc January 1993 - January 1998
Northern Illinois University January 1990 - January 1993
March Records 1993 - 1993
Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Social Media, Merchandising, Logistical Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Promotions, Retail, Media Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Books, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Experience, Community Relations, General Communications, Social Media Outreach, Media Relations Training, Sponsorship Marketing, Building Relationships, Newsletters, Community Development, Radio, Customer Service, Publicity, Advertising, Sponsorship, Sales, Store Management, Blogging, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Brand Awareness, Time Management, Fundraising, Press Releases, Logistics, Marketing, Email Marketing, Budgets
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1993
BA, Communications
Lyons Township High School 1984 — 1988
College of DuPage
Columbia College
Stagg
Harvard Risk Management Corporation August 2014 - Present
Larry’s Construction Company November 1999 - Present
AmeriTemps 2006 - 2007
Borders Group Inc. 1999 - 2006
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites March 2002 - September 2002
Electronic Data Systems January 2000 - May 2001
Marshal Fields/ Hudsons Department Stores August 1994 - August 2000
Ecolab February 1998 - October 1998
Fifth Third Bank/ formerly Old Kent 1996 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Teaching, Social Media, Management, Access, Analysis, System Administration, Event Planning, SQL, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Project Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Software Documentation, Team Building, HTML, Photoshop, Visio, Microsoft Word, Retail, Budgets, MS Project, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Public Speaking, Research, Project Planning, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Windows, Recruiting, Java, Outlook, Inventory Management, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Data Analysis, Program Management, Teamwork, SharePoint
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2012
Master's Degree, Information Systems
University of Phoenix 1998 — 2001
BS, Information Systems
Grand Valley State University
BS, Computer Science
Wayne State University
BS, Accounting and Finance
University of Michigan May 2014 - Present
University of Michigan January 2013 - May 2014
University of Michigan February 2012 - January 2013
Motawi Tileworks May 2011 - March 2012
Borders Group Inc. July 2010 - May 2011
Borders Group Inc. January 2010 - July 2010
Citizens Bank May 2009 - December 2009
River Place Country Club October 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Organizing, Operational Efficiency, Employee Relations, Outlook, PeopleSoft, Customer Service, Payroll Processing, Employee Engagement, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Relations, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Recruiting, Talent Management, Team Building, Microsoft Word
Education
Central Michigan University 2002 — 2006
B.A.A., Commercial Recreation, Marketing
Jackson Community College 2000 — 2004
ContentOro, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Pet Supplies Plus October 2012 - June 2014
Retail Concepts, dba Sun and Ski Sports, Joe Jones, Ski Chalet September 2011 - October 2012
Borders Group Inc 2010 - January 2012
Borders 2010 - 2010
Borders 2009 - 2009
Borders 2002 - 2009
Borders 2000 - 2002
Kmart Corporation 1998 - 2000
Meijer 1990 - 1998
Skills
Strategy, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Retail, Management, Email Marketing, Forecasting, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Merchandising, Content Management, Publishing, Sales, Inventory Management, Online Marketing, Sales Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1988 — 1992
Accounting/ Finance
Tri County Cougars September 2012 - Present
UTi Worldwide June 2011 - May 2013
GreatStaff Solutions, LLC January 2010 - March 2010
tng worldwide July 2008 - January 2009
TDR Distribution September 2006 - February 2008
Exel January 2006 - August 2006
Sheridan Books August 2004 - October 2005
Eaton Corporation April 2002 - December 2003
Borders Group Inc. December 1999 - January 2002
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services
Computer Information Systems
Nigel's Flight LLC June 2013 - Present
Self-Employed November 2012 - Present
energy & matter February 2013 - Present
Beauty on The Outside March 2008 - Present
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center July 2012 - October 2012
BookPeople October 2011 - September 2012
Columbia Gorge Community College August 2009 - August 2011
Borders Group Inc June 2004 - September 2008
Borders Group Inc June 2004 - September 2008
Skills
Staff Supervision, Project Management, Report Writing, Purchasing, Social Media, Budget Management, Project Planning, Merchandising, Research, Budgeting, Visual Merchandising, Planning, Customer Service, Word, Microsoft Office, Retail, Writing, Public Speaking, Editing, Promotions, Excel, Scheduling, Administration, Customer Relations, Supervisory Skills, Vendor Relations, Problem Solving, Event Planning, Hiring, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Negotiation, Blogging, Coaching, Payroll, Copywriting, Advertising, Analysis, Market Research, Budgets, Marketing, Fashion, Technical Writing, Script Editing, Script Doctoring, Promotional Copy, Management, Sales, Inventory Management
Education
Portland State University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor's of Science, Arts & Letters, Community Health
Oral Roberts University 2002 — 2004
n/a, Public Relations/Advertising
Community College of Rhode Island 1998 — 1999
n/a, General Studies
Educator Place, LLC October 2010 - Present
Treehouse Educational Resources, LLC March 2008 - October 2009
Borders Group, Inc April 2005 - March 2008
Gift Solutions, Inc August 2004 - April 2005
Professional Gift Solutions,INC September 2001 - December 2003
Turner Broadcasting Sales, Inc August 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Sales Training, B2B Sales, K-12 Sales, Federal Government Sales, Outside Sales, Sales, Selling Skills, Leadership, B2B, Marketing, Sales Management, New Business Development
Education
Capella University 2013 — 2015
Post Graduate Studies, Educational Psychology
Syracuse University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communication and International Relations
Cost Plus World Market September 2011 - Present
Borders Group Inc November 2010 - September 2011
Babies/ Toys R Us November 2009 - November 2010
Walgreens September 2008 - November 2009
Circuit City September 2007 - September 2008
Best Buy November 1997 - September 2008
Miller's Outpost August 1992 - September 1997
Ross Stores January 1987 - January 1992
Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Sales, Income Statement, Recruiting, Retail, Inventory Control, Time Management, Loss Prevention, Leadership, Training, Performance Management, Store Management, Teamwork, Customer Experience, Management, Hiring, Profit, Big Box, Multi-unit, Visual Merchandising, Multi-Unit, P
Education
California State University-San Bernardino
BA, Business Management
Moorpark Junior College
AA, Business Studies
GT Technologies March 2009 - Present
Mary Kay June 2006 - Present
The Condos of Venice, LLC April 2000 - Present
Accretive Solutions (Consulting 2007 - 2009
Valeo Inc, Climate Control Group (International Automotive 2007 - 2007
Tecumseh Products Company (Manufacturer of engines 2005 - 2006
Holcim (US) Inc 2000 - 2005
Borders Group Inc 1995 - 2000
Skills
Leadership, Payroll, Sales, Change Management, Management, General Ledger, Accounting, Forecasting, Budgets, Business Process, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Analysis, Internal Controls, Training
Education
Madonna University 1990 — 1997
BBA, Masters Degree, Accounting, International Business
Central Michigan University
BBA, Marketing and Retail Sales
Apple Retail December 2012 - Present
Borders February 2010 - January 2011
Borders Group Inc. 2007 - February 2010
Mikasa/Arc International 1983 - 2007
Skills
Multi-unit, Leadership, Store Management, Customer Service, Training, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Recruiting, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Retail, Team Building, Sales, Driving Results, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Control, POS, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Profit, Store Operations, Sales Management, Big Box, Marketing, Account Management, Hiring, Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Customer Experience, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Retail Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Customer Satisfaction, New Store Openings, CPFR, Multi-unit Retail..., Planograms, P&L Management, Multi-Unit Management, Sales Operations, Shrinkage, New Store Development, Customer Retention, People Development, Forecasting, District Management
Education
Alamance Community College 2011 — 2011
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
Wake Forest University 1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History/Education
Peace College 1978 — 1980
AA, Liberal Arts
University of Michigan Office of University Development September 2011 - Present
Borders Group, Inc January 2011 - August 2011
Borders Group, Inc. January 2009 - January 2011
Borders Group, Inc. September 2007 - December 2008
Borders Group, Inc. February 2007 - September 2007
Cydcor, Ltd. (Independant Offices) October 2003 - February 2007
Hollister Co. May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Training, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Retail, Performance Management, Management, Team Building, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Customer Service, Project Management, Fundraising, Merchandising, Succession Planning, Employee Training, Leadership, Workforce Planning, Hiring, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Marketing, Sales, Time Management, Deferred Compensation, Temporary Placement, Interviews, Leadership Development, Onboarding, Resume Writing, Organizational..., College Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., Data Analysis, Career Counseling, Staff Development, Employee Engagement, Technical Recruiting, Organizational..., Career Development, PeopleSoft, Social Networking, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Teamwork
Education
Bowling Green State University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Apparel Merchandising & Product Development
Bloomingdales September 2013 - Present
Artisan Office Services LLC November 2011 - September 2013
Borders Group, Inc. February 2007 - July 2011
Borders Group Inc February 2004 - February 2007
Borders February 2000 - February 2004
Waldenbooks /Borders January 1986 - February 2000
Skills
XBR, Inventory Control, Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Auditing, Social Influence, Shrinkage, Private Investigations, Retail, Operations Management, Store Operations, Wicklander-Zulawski..., CCTV, Training, Store Management, Team Building, Leadership, Human Resources, Inventory Management, Hiring, New Store Openings, Physical Security, Interviews, Management
Education
Brooklyn College 1983 — 1988
Big Lots November 2013 - Present
Big Lots! March 2010 - October 2013
Guidepoint Global July 2009 - January 2011
Borders Group Inc. 2008 - 2009
Borders Group Inc. 2004 - 2007
Barnes & Noble/B. Dalton Bookseller 1995 - 2004
TJX Companies, Inc. 1989 - 1995
Waldenbooks 1980 - 1986
Skills
Performance Improvement, Retail, Income Statement, Profit, Merchandising, Team Building, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Change Management, Marketing, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Customer Service, Strategy, Employee Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Public Speaking, Performance Management, Employee Training, Training, Human Resources, Time Management, Loss Prevention, Customer Experience, Store Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Teamwork, Inventory Control, Hiring, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Visual Merchandising, Recruiting, Coaching, Interviews, Event Management, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Succession Planning, Sales Operations, P&L, Executive Management, Budgets
Education
DePaul University
Business Leadership
Massachusetts School Library Association September 2010 - Present
Foxborough Public Schools August 2008 - Present
Borders Group Inc. August 2003 - June 2008
Dataware Solutions February 2001 - June 2002
Icras, Inc. July 2000 - January 2001
Invensys -- The Foxboro Company October 1994 - November 1999
Paragon Consulting of Arizona August 1993 - September 1994
Kerr & Associates May 1991 - July 1993
Waste Reduction Institute for Training and Applications Research, Inc. (WRITAR) January 1991 - May 1991
Commonwealth of Massachusetts July 1988 - October 1990
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Educational Technology, Tutoring, Public Speaking, Instructional Design, Research, E-Learning, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Books, Instructional Technology, Technology Integration, Microsoft Office, Editing, Library, Social Media, K-12, Collection Development, Library Science, Classroom, Educational Leadership, Blogging, Literacy, Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, Teacher Training, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Elementary Education, Literature
Education
Salem State University 2010 — 2014
M.Ed., Library Media Studies
Simmons College 2009 — 2009
Education
Boston University 1999 — 2000
certificates, C/C++, Windows NT
Washington University in St. Louis 1982 — 1986
B.S.Ch.E., Chemical Engineering
Foxborough High School 1978 — 1982
AKQA February 2015 - Present
AKQA August 2013 - January 2015
AKQA August 2011 - July 2013
Borders Group Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Borders Group Inc July 2010 - May 2011
Borders Group Inc February 2010 - July 2010
Borders Group Inc August 2009 - January 2010
Borders Books & Music Superstores December 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Social Networking, Process Management, Analytics, Omniture, Content Management, Google Analystic, Tableau, Business Strategy, eCommerce Logic, Online Marketing, Web Analytics, E-commerce, Forecasting, Leadership, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Retail, SEM, User Experience, Data Analysis, Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2002 — 2007
Bachelors of Science, Technical Writing, Graphics Design
HMS Retail, LLC 2003 - Present
The Mills Corporation 1996 - 2003
Borders Group Inc 1995 - 1996
Charming Shoppes 1989 - 1995
Pedus Office 1986 - 1989
Coldwell Banker Commercial 1985 - 1986
Capers Restaurant 1982 - 1985
Helmsley Palace Hotel 1979 - 1982
Skills
Shopping Centers, Site Selection, Real Estate, Tenant, Real Estate Development, Leases, Landlord, Restaurants, Mixed-use, Retail, Real Estate Transactions, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Brokerage, Real Estate Negotiation, Corporate Real Estate, Property Management, Contract Negotiation, Disposition, Marketing, Location Intelligence, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Economics, Lease Administration, Lease Negotiations, Entitlements, Tenant Representation, Investment Properties, Real Estate Financing, Construction, Due Diligence, Asset Management, Acquisitions, Land Acquisition, Property, Investors, Apartments, Residential Homes, Appraisals, Dispositions
Education
Cornell University 1975 — 1979
BS, School of Hotel Administration
Self March 2015 - Present
Schoolcraft College September 2012 - Present
Numerous Detroit Metro Area High Schools October 2011 - September 2012
Borders Group Inc May 2008 - June 2010
Borders Group Inc 1997 - 2008
Book of the Month Club 1985 - 1992
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Management, Leadership, Coaching, Purchasing, Team Building, Loss Prevention, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Fundraising, Project Planning, Sales, Training, Social Media, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Outlook, Editing, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Teaching, Research, Higher Education, Public Relations, Staff Development, Teamwork, Social Networking, Literature, Creative Writing
Education
University of Michigan 2010 — 2011
M.A., Education: English and French Secondary Certification
Penn State University 1990 — 1992
Coursework towards a Masters in Business Administration
Carleton College 1979 — 1983
B.A., French Language and Literature
Clayton High School 1975 — 1979
Washtenaw Technical Middle College August 2013 - Present
Washtenaw Community College August 2012 - Present
Borders Group, Inc January 2011 - August 2011
Borders Group, Inc. September 2009 - January 2011
Borders Group, Inc. May 2008 - September 2009
Borders Group, Inc. February 2003 - May 2008
The Booksource, Inc October 2001 - February 2003
Borders April 1996 - October 2001
Self-employed August 1989 - April 1997
Skills
Marketing, Leadership, Retail, Management, Merchandising, Training, Strategy, Customer Service, Teamwork, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Budgets, Leadership Development, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Editing, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2014 — 2016
Elementary Education and Teaching, 4.0
Washtenaw Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Elementary Education and Teaching, 4.0
ADP December 2007 - Present
Borders Group Inc. September 2001 - November 2007
Skills
Vendor Management, SharePoint, Disaster Recovery, SDLC, Active Directory, Visio, ITIL, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Team Building, Access
Education
Baker College 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology and Security
Eastern Michigan University
RTO National March 2015 - Present
EZCorp October 2011 - Present
Borders Group Inc. October 2009 - April 2012
Platform Learning 2004 - 2006
Nobel Learning Communities Inc. 2000 - 2004
Boston Market 1996 - 1999
KinderCare 1988 - 1997
Aifam Enterprises inc 1980 - 1988
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Recruiting, Team Building, Management, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Operations Management, Marketing, Training, Strategic Planning, Profit, Employee Relations, Customer Service, Consulting, Coaching, Mergers, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Organizational..., Employee Training, Team Leadership, Sales, Mergers, Entrepreneurship, Employee Engagement, Business Strategy
Education
Concord Law School - Kaplan University 2004 — 2006
EJD, Law
Missouri State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Business Management
Miller College August 2014 - Present
University of Michigan December 2013 - August 2014
Spring Arbor University June 2010 - August 2013
Self Employed Freelance Work February 2005 - July 2009
Borders Group, Inc August 2005 - November 2007
Super Bowl XL Host Committee February 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Student Affairs, Student Development, Fundraising, Research, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Staff Development
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2007 — 2008
Master of Arts, History; Philosophy
University of Michigan 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, History, Political Science, African American Studies, Sports Management
Spelman College 1998 — 1999
3rd I Dimensions, LLC 2010 - 2014
Lake Washington Institute of Technology 2009 - 2010
National Public Radio 2007 - 2009
American University 2005 - 2007
Navigant Sato Travel 2004 - 2005
Borders Group Inc. 2000 - 2003
The Partnership for the Homeless 1996 - 1999
National League for Nursin 1995 - 1996
Internal Revenue Service 1991 - 1992
Skills
Management, Leadership, Budgets, Analysis, Nonprofits, Research, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Editing, Financial Analysis
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1989 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting, 3.0
University of Michigan 1986 — 1988
Philosophy, Mathematics, Japanese, 3.0
Marbella Couture June 2008 - Present
Borders Group Inc December 2007 - October 2009
Forever 21 May 2008 - December 2008
Merchandise Mart September 2007 - January 2008
Mira Couture May 2006 - August 2006
Dairy Queen May 2000 - June 2005
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Retail
Education
Central Michigan University 2002 — 2006
Apparel Merchandising and Design, Apparel Merchandising and Design, Art
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Double; Apparel Merchandising and Design; Fashion Illustration
Washtenaw Community College
various classes in Graphic Design and Web Design
Fado Pubs Inc. November 2008 - Present
Borders Group Inc October 2000 - August 2006
Hands On Atlanta, Americorps August 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Sales, Media Relations, Team Building, Business Strategy, Partner Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Customer Service, Online Marketing
Education
Campbell University 1993 — 1997
bachelor of science, psychology
Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block September 2012 - Present
Tucson Museum of Art 2012 - Present
Beowulf Alley Theatre Company November 2011 - Present
Beowulf Alley Theatre Company July 2011 - July 2012
Borders Group Inc July 1999 - September 2011
The Unlikely Theater Company August 1989 - January 2000
Skills
Event Planning, Teaching, Retail, Theatre, Customer Service, Acting, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Social Media, Non-profits, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Wine, Fundraising, Art, Editing, Music, Microsoft Office, Screenwriting, Microsoft Word, Performing Arts, Copywriting, Volunteer Management, Arts Administration, Marketing Communications, Time Management, Blogging, Event Management, Film Production, Grants, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Museums, Photography, Grant Writing, Publicity, Community Development, Stage, Leadership, Marketing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Management, Writing, Research, Press Releases
Education
Arizona State University 1981 — 1986
Demandware October 2014 - Present
CQuotient November 2010 - Present
Allurent August 2009 - October 2010
Allurent October 2006 - August 2009
Oracle Retail August 2005 - September 2006
ProfitLogic July 2004 - July 2005
ProfitLogic August 2003 - August 2004
ProfitLogic August 2002 - August 2003
ProfitLogic August 2000 - August 2002
Borders Group Inc 1998 - 2000
Skills
Product Management, Business Development, Strategy, SaaS, Go-to-market Strategy, E-commerce, Start-ups, Professional Services, CRM, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Account Management, Enterprise Software, Retail, Sales, Management Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Business Intelligence, Executive Management, P&L Management
Education
Harvard Business School 1996 — 1998
MBA
Brown University 1989 — 1993
BA
Upper Canada College 1980 — 1989
High School
The Children's Place July 2012 - Present
Borders Group Inc. October 1995 - July 2011
Cato June 1993 - October 1995
Chess King November 1988 - May 1993
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Organized Retail Crime, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Management, Asset Protection, Big Box, Time Management, Multi-unit, Internal Investigations, Retail, Sales Operations, POS, Surveillance, Store Operations, Interrogation Techniques, Inventory, Persuasive Presentation..., Loss Prevention, Interviews, Private Investigations, Team Building, P&L Analysis, Security Management, LPMS, Fraud, Audit Management, CCTV, Corporate Security, Profit, Multi-Unit Management, Merchandising, Auditing
Education
Bryant University 1971 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Police Science
ForeSee Results November 2010 - Present
Borders Group, Inc. July 2010 - November 2010
Borders Group, Inc May 2008 - July 2010
Borders Group, Inc March 2007 - May 2008
Borders Books & Music February 2003 - March 2007
Skills
Retail, Profit, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Management, Data Analysis, Marketing, Analysis, Sales, Purchasing, Social Media, Negotiation, Market Research, Business Planning
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2006 — 2008
Master of Arts, English Literature, Children's Literature
Eastern Michigan University 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, American History
Ferndale
Macalester College
NetJets Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway company. 2011 - Present
The Ohio Masonic Home 2009 - 2010
The University of Toledo 2008 - 2009
Mettler Toledo International, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Volkswagen of America, Inc. 2001 - 2005
DTE Energy Company 1998 - 2001
Borders Group Inc. 1998 - 1998
Michigan National Bank 1984 - 1996
Skills
Certified Treasury..., Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Accounting, Budgets, Treasury Management, Risk Management, Finance, Financial Modeling, Banking, Corporate Finance, CCM, Mergers, Treasury, SAP, Cash Flow, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Business Process..., Financial Accounting, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Cash Flow Forecasting, Investments, Negotiation, Change Management, Leadership, Team Building, Executive Management, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Office, Restructuring, Portfolio Management, General Ledger, Business Planning, Management, Credit, Strategic Financial..., Internal Controls, Analysis, Managerial Finance, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Non-profits, 501c3, Nonprofits
Education
Walsh College 1993 — 1997
MSF, Finance
Eastern Michigan University 1984 — 1991
BBA, Accounting
@WalmartLabs October 2009 - Present
CNET Networks March 2009 - October 2009
Google April 2007 - October 2009
Siterra Corporation June 2008 - November 2008
Kaiser Permanente 2008 - 2008
Borders Group Inc. 2005 - 2006
Ross Stores, Inc. 2002 - 2005
Sequent Computer 1995 - 2000
American Airlines 1992 - 1996
Chrysler 1989 - 1992
Skills
Hadoop, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Microstrategy, ETL, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing, Analytics
Education
The University of Manchester 1985 — 1987
M.S., Computer Science
Anna University 1980 — 1985
B.E, Electrical Engineering
Vanavani High School 1975 — 1980
High School
DBI January 2014 - Present
Capitol Bancorp September 2006 - January 2014
Borders Group, Inc January 2005 - August 2006
Capitol Bancorp March 2004 - January 2005
Sparta August 1999 - January 2002
US Air Force April 1998 - January 1999
US Air Force September 1995 - April 1998
Skills
Accounting, Banking, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Tax, Cash Flow, Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Math, Accounting
The Hotel Hanford October 2011 - September 2012
Lodgeworks - AVIA Hotels September 2010 - May 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. September 2003 - May 2010
Borders Group, Inc September 2002 - September 2003
Chat of Michigan, Inc September 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Direct Sales, Inside Sales, Account Management, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Business Travel, Contract Negotiation, Closing Deals, Customer Relations, Customer Loyalty, Time Management, Able To Multi-task, Customer Service, New Business Development, Budgets, Sales Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Brand Loyalty, Hotels, Event Management, Management, Inventory Management, Tourism, Sales, Convention Services, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, CRM, Deal Closure, Meeting Planning, Resorts
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology 2004 — 2005
Graphic Design
Eastern Michigan University 1999 — 2003
Ingram Content Group August 2002 - Present
Borders Group Inc. April 1996 - August 2002
Ferodo America June 1990 - March 1994
Skills
Process Improvement, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Cost Saving Projects, Automation, ACAD, Cycle Time Reduction, Project Planning, PLC Programming, Forklift Operator, Generators, Air Compressors, Book Packaging, Corrugated, Stretch Film, Scanners, Quality Assurance, Pallets, Pallet Racking, Sealers, Lighting Design, Recycling, Scales, Sortation, Barcode, Purchasing, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Distribution Center..., Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Change Management, Customer Service, Warehouse Management, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Training, Analysis, Product Development, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, Integration, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Austin Peay State University 1985 — 1990
BSIT, Manufacturing
Barnes & Noble March 2010 - April 2014
Borders Group Inc 1994 - 2008
US Small Business Administration September 1992 - November 1994
Sher Distributing Company February 1988 - August 1992
Coles, The Book People June 1975 - September 1987
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Time Management, Team Building, Retail, Sales, Leadership, Management, Profit, Human Resources, Multi-unit, P&L Management, Store Operations, Customer Service, Driving Results, Big Box, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Shrinkage, Recruiting, P&L, Inventory Management, New Store Openings, Hiring, New Store Development, CPFR
Education
West Virginia University 1974 — 1976
Psycholgy
Concord University 1965 — 1968
Business Administration
Starbucks Coffee Company July 2005 - September 2014
Borders Group, Inc 2001 - 2004
Borders May 1999 - September 2001
Barnes & Noble April 1994 - September 1999
Skills
Multi-Unit Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Customer Satisfaction, Driving Results, Visual Merchandising, New Store Openings, Project Management, Management, Sales, Training, Inventory Management, Store Management, Marketing, Strategy, Profit, Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Team Leadership, Environmental Awareness, Education, International...
Education
California State University-Fresno 1976 — 1981
Completed Junior Year, Liberal Studies-English Major; Psychology Minor, 3.5
Accenture December 2014 - Present
Accenture May 2011 - November 2014
Fry Inc November 2004 - May 2011
Borders Group Inc January 2001 - November 2004
Borders Group Inc October 1999 - December 2000
Weston Solutions Inc November 1997 - October 1999
Skills
Software Development, E-commerce, Web Development, Software Project..., IT Strategy, Agile Methodologies, Java Enterprise Edition, Project Management, Web 2.0, Web Services, XML, SDLC, SOA, CSS, Spring, SaaS, Web Applications, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, J2EE Architecture, Global Delivery, Web Content Management, Release Management, Management, Integration, SQL, Java
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2007 — 2010
M.B.A.
Andhra University 1989 — 2002
B. E.
Curunir Consulting, LLC 2008 - Present
The Home Depot September 2009 - April 2010
Borders Group Inc September 2007 - April 2009
GDI Infotech Inc. 2006 - 2007
ABN AMRO January 1994 - July 2006
Skills
E-commerce, Agile Methodologies, SEO, Integration, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Business Analysis, PPC, Business Intelligence, Endeca, Social Networking, XML, Web Development, Faceted Search, Solr
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Payless ShoeSource June 2009 - Present
Ingram Micro August 2008 - June 2009
Borders January 1995 - June 2008
Borders Group Inc 1995 - 2008
7-Eleven (The Southland Corporation) 1972 - 1993
Skills
Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Distribution Center..., Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Process Improvement, Logistics Management, Retail, 3PL, Customer Service, Purchasing, Income Statement, Six Sigma, Loss Prevention, Training, Budgets, Analysis, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, Shipping, Performance Management, Management, Coaching, Strategy, Time Management, P&L Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Transportation..., Supply Chain..., Forecasting, Hiring, Cross-functional Team..., Profit, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Columbia Southern University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Valencia College 1981 — 1986
AS, Business Administration
The Air Zoo - Aerospace & Aviation Museum and Science Center August 2015 - Present
US-Mattress, FurnitureCrate, divisions of Mattress USA May 2005 - March 2015
Teacher's Discovery 2002 - 2005
Colorbok 2001 - 2001
Borders Group Inc. 1999 - 2001
Herman Miller, Inc. May 1993 - August 1993
Skills
Product Development, Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., E-commerce, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Pricing, Negotiation, Leadership, P&L Management, New Business Development, Management
Education
The Open Palace Programme - Historic Royal Palaces, UK
Certificate, Cultural Heritage
University of Leicester 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Future Learn : Behind the Scenes at the 21st Century Museum
Central Michigan University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History/Art History (Museum & Archives)
The University of Edinburgh 1992 — 1992
Celtic Studies, Scottish History, Art History
Quicken Loans October 2014 - Present
Team Detroit November 2007 - October 2014
Kaplan 2008 - 2008
Borders Group Inc. December 2005 - November 2007
TechTeam Global Inc. 1999 - 2005
Skills
Vendor Management, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Project Management, Customer Service, Access, SharePoint, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, eCommerce, Solution Architecture, IT Solutions, Business Requirements, E-commerce, Digital Strategy, Analytics, Program Management, CRM, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Integration, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, SEM, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Budgets, SEO, Strategy, Account Management, Mobile Devices, Social Media Marketing, Omniture, Social Networking, Technology Integration
Education
Cornell University 2013 — 2013
Graduate Certificate Programs, Business Strategy: Achieving Competitive Advantage
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
University of Michigan 1993 — 1997
Engineering
Renaissance High School 1989 — 1993
Bates Academy
Credit Acceptance February 2013 - Present
Credit Acceptance April 2009 - Present
Credit Acceptance Corporation July 2007 - April 2009
Interfirst Wholesale Mortgage April 2006 - July 2007
Crain Communications 2005 - 2006
Borders Group Inc 1999 - 2005
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Finance, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Accounting, Access, Credit, Business Analysis, Variance Analysis, Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1995 — 1999
BBA, Finance
Troy Athens 1991 — 1995
High School Diploma
IAV Automotive Engineering March 2012 - Present
Masco Cabinetry June 2010 - October 2011
Borders Group Inc May 2009 - February 2010
Borders Group Inc. June 2007 - May 2009
CSS Washtenaw September 1997 - September 2006
Diocese of Lansing January 2000 - July 2004
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County December 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Recruiting, Non-profits, Human Resources, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Interviews, Management, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Training, Customer Service
Education
University of Michigan- Ann Arbor 1974 — 1979
BS, Botany
Loyola University New Orleans 1993 — 1996
Master of Pastoral Studies, Pastoral Studies
Eastern Michigan University 2005 — 2007
Graduate Certificate, Human Resources
IBM August 2005 - April 2014
IBM Global Services 2005 - September 2013
Borders Group Inc. 1997 - 2005
Borders 1997 - 2005
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, SOA, IT Strategy, Unix, Integration, Virtualization, AIX, Cloud Computing, ITIL, SDLC, Java Enterprise Edition, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., IT Service Management, Software Development, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Software, Data Center, Agile Methodologies, Business Analysis, Vendor Management
Education
Pondicherry University 1994 — 1995
Master's Degree, Computer Science
Bharathidasan University 1991 — 1994
B.Sc, Computer Science
Cigna January 2014 - Present
Cigna April 2011 - January 2014
Spartan Stores June 2009 - April 2011
Borders Books 2006 - 2009
Borders Group Inc 2005 - 2009
Borders 2005 - 2006
ProQuest January 2005 - July 2005
Campina Polska Sp. z o.o. 1997 - 1999
Skills
PMP certified, Competitive Analysis, PMP, Project Management, Social Media, Management, Email Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, CRM, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Program Management, Analysis, Retail, Sales Management, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Recruiting, Negotiation, Market Planning, Customer Service, Team Building, Customer Retention, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Pricing, Advertising, Team Leadership, Online Advertising, Loyalty Marketing, Social Networking, Training, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Product Development, Team Management
Education
Uniwersytet Szczeciński 1993 — 1997
Masters
Packard Health January 2010 - Present
Borders Group 2000 - March 2010
Borders October 2007 - June 2008
Borders Group Inc July 2000 - October 2007
Borders Books and Music August 1997 - July 2000
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1981 — 1984
JD, Law
Vanderbilt University 1975 — 1979
ITC Holdings Corp. September 2014 - Present
Ford Motor Company March 2014 - September 2014
Experis August 2013 - March 2014
Ciber 2012 - August 2013
OpTech August 2012 - September 2012
GE Oil & Gas January 2012 - August 2012
Eastern Michigan University September 2009 - May 2012
Visteon October 2010 - January 2012
University of Michigan June 2010 - September 2010
Borders Group Inc. April 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Security Audits, Compliance Audits, Data Privacy, IT Audit, Software Configuration..., Security, Quality Auditing, Information Security
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2003 — 2007
Masters of Science, Technology Studies
Concordia University-Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Arts, Human Resource Administration
Infor January 2014 - Present
Arrow Uniform January 2012 - January 2014
Borders Group Inc July 1995 - September 2011
Little Caesar Enterprises 1985 - 1995
Skills
IBM iSeries, RPG III, RPG, IBM AS/400, SQL, OS/400, Crystal Reports, Unix, Testing, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, SharePoint, Oracle, DB2, PL/SQL
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 1978 — 1980
Associate, Data Processing
Borders Group Inc. March 2011 - Present
McKinley November 2009 - May 2010
Tastefully Simple 2008 - 2010
Borders April 2008 - November 2009
Borders Group Inc March 2003 - April 2008
Borders December 2000 - March 2003
Borders June 2000 - December 2000
Borders August 1999 - June 2000
Borders September 1997 - August 1999
Education
Cleary University
Schoolcraft College
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, North America, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Norgren October 2011 - May 2012
Borders Group Inc. June 2011 - October 2011
Borders Group Inc. July 2010 - June 2011
Borders July 2007 - July 2010
MSCIBarra, Inc January 2005 - June 2007
Barra, Inc. January 2003 - January 2005
FEA, Inc. August 2001 - January 2003
Skills
CompTIA, TCP/IP, Active Directory, Wyse, Avaya Site..., Cisco Call Manager, Cisco IOS, Windows Server, Group Policy, MCSE 2003, DNS management, DHCP, Windows Scripting, MCITP, HVAC, Root Cause Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Vendor Management, Change Management, Windows 7, User Documentation, Outlook, Solarwinds, veritas netbackup, Microsoft Exchange, Windows System..., Switches, Troubleshooting, Servers, Technical Support, Networking, Windows, Microsoft Certified..., Problem Solving
Education
University of Oregon 1987 — 1992
BA, Telecomunications and Film
Diablo Valley College 2000 — 2001
Cisco Networking Academy
Beth Goldstein Consulting March 2014 - Present
Smile Brands Inc. March 2007 - August 2013
Borders Group Inc June 1995 - March 2007
Contempo Casuals March 1979 - May 1995
Skills
Organizational..., Organizational..., Organizational Design, Organizational..., Organizational Culture, Culture Change, Succession Planning, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Executive Development, High Potential Programs, Competency Framework..., Competency Assessment, Team Building, Strategic HR, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, HR Transformation, HR Project Management, Employee Engagement, Strategic Communications, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Instructional Design, Training, Workshop Facilitation, Mentoring, Compensation Strategies, Benefits Design, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Employee Relations, Retail, Consumer Products, Health Care Services, Onboarding, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Restaurants, Food and Beverage
Education
California State University-Northridge
Psychology
University of Michigan
Executive Human Resources Program
Computex Technology Solutions May 2012 - Present
Relational Technology Solutions June 2010 - April 2012
GE February 2010 - July 2010
Borders Group Inc. May 2009 - February 2010
Borders Group Inc. April 2007 - May 2009
Accenture 1996 - 2007
Education
Davenport University
ULTA Beauty June 2013 - Present
Follett Higher Education Group September 2010 - May 2013
Borders Group, Inc November 2008 - July 2010
Belk, Inc August 2007 - September 2008
Belk February 2007 - August 2007
Saks Incorporated Parisian Division April 2005 - February 2007
Gap, Inc June 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Assortment, Apparel, Trend, Vendors, Demand Planning, Sales, Management, Marketing, Fashion, Advertising, Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Retail Buying, Project Planning, Visual Merchandising, Analysis, Store Management, Inventory Control, Strategy
Education
Boston University Questrom School of Business 1999 — 2003
BSBA, Business Administration
John Carroll Catholic High School 1995 — 1999
Advanced Studies
Edwards Garment February 2014 - Present
Family Christian January 2008 - July 2013
Truven Health Analytics August 2007 - November 2007
Calphalon September 2006 - March 2007
Borders Group Inc. March 2000 - September 2006
Total Petroleum August 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Plannin Access• ..., Forecasting, Access, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Teamwork, Sales Management, Negotiation, Databases, Accounting, AS400, Data Stage, Data Pobe, Replenishment, Store Communications, Reporting to Executive..., Supply Chain Management, Assortment Planning, Inventory Management, Merchandising, CPFR, Pricing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1988 — 1993
BS, Social Science, General Business, Statistics
Microsoft 2007 — 2007
Certification, Microsoft Office Specialist
Valassis Communications November 2010 - Present
ACO Hardware February 2010 - August 2010
Motawi Tileworks January 2008 - February 2010
BORDERS GROUP INC January 2007 - December 2007
BORDERS GROUP INC April 2006 - January 2007
BORDERS GROUP INC October 2004 - April 2006
BORDERS GROUP INC November 2003 - October 2004
BORDERS GROUP INC February 2003 - November 2003
BORDERS GROUP INC May 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Marketing, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Buying, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, E-commerce, Advertising, Microsoft Word
Education
Central Michigan University 1997 — 2001
B.A.A., Apparel Merchandising & Design
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours February 2011 - Present
Go Forward 2006 - Present
Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours 2011 - 2012
Borders 2002 - 2007
Borders Group Inc 2003 - 2006
Borders Group Inc./ Waldenbooks 2001 - 2006
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Human Resources, HR Policies, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1984 — 1989
Borders Group Inc. 1999 - Present
Heilig-Myers February 1996 - July 1999
Things Remembered April 1979 - May 1994
Education
Ball State University
Masters, Business
Eview 360 May 2013 - Present
RL Design Studio May 2003 - January 2014
Arhaus Furniture June 2012 - May 2013
Volunteer for several groups June 2002 - June 2012
Borders Group Inc. April 2006 - June 2008
The Coffee Beanery April 2003 - August 2005
Nudell Architects September 1999 - July 2002
Brand + Allen Architects April 1997 - September 1999
Skills
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management, Architectural Design, Construction, Renovation, Space-planning, Interior Design, Retail, Process Scheduler, Retail Design, Submittals, Photoshop, Furniture, Visual Merchandising, Project Planning, SketchUp, Sustainable Design, Architectural Drawings, Design Research, CAD, Residential Design, Concept Development, Interior Architecture, Project Coordination, Concept Design, Construction Drawings, Budgets, Hand Drafting, PowerPoint, Furnishings, Architecture, Customer Service, Construction Management, FF, Mixed-use, Residential Homes, Photography, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, AutoCAD Architecture, Microsoft Word, Value Engineering, Contract Negotiation, Specifications, Contract Management, Space planning, Drawing, InDesign
Education
Parsons School of Design 1990 — 1991
Specialty Degree, French Architecture & Design
Art Institute of Houston 1988 — 1991
Applied Art Degree, Interior Design
University of Houston 1979 — 1981
Business Law
Legal Services June 2009 - Present
Borders Group Inc. April 2007 - May 2008
General Motors January 2000 - June 2006
Pfizer April 1999 - March 2003
Education
Allied Business School 2007 — 2009
Bachelors, Private Investigation
Cleary University 2000 — 2002
MBA
Moosebox Productions August 2009 - Present
Howard Packaging May 2006 - Present
Borders Books 2000 - 2006
Borders 1998 - 2006
Borders Group Inc. 1997 - 2006
Marshalls - South County 1988 - 1990
Skills
Trade Shows, Marketing, Blogging, Retail, Packaging, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Social Media, Merchandising, Event Management, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, DJ, Wedding DJ, Social Networking, Brand Development, Sales, Mac OS X, Promotions, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Sales Management, Training, Food, Brand Management, Creative Direction, Marketing Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Web Design, Online Advertising, Public Relations
Education
College of DuPage 1996 — 1999
Associates, Interior Design
Northwest High School 1984 — 1987
Diploma
Colorado State University January 2014 - Present
Borders Group Inc. August 2007 - March 2009
Waldenbooks March 2006 - February 2007
Adecco 1999 - 2004
Skills
Human Resources, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Connecting People, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Training, Employee Training, Customer Service, Team Building, Networking, Coaching, Research, Analysis, Data Analysis
Education
Colorado State University 2010 — 2014
Sociology, Sociology Major & German Minor, Graduate
GE Capital October 2011 - Present
Borders October 2006 - September 2011
Borders Group Inc 2001 - 2008
Fastech October 1997 - October 2000
Medview December 1995 - October 1997
Skills
Retail, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, POS, Finance, Analysis, Project Management, Business Intelligence, E-commerce
Education
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Bachelor of Engineering
MMQ LLC May 2010 - Present
Freedom on Board International, Inc. December 2000 - Present
TopiX Innovation Gallery June 2000 - December 2000
Borders Group, Inc January 1993 - June 2000
Skills
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Databases, Training, Analysis, Management, Access
Education
Boston University
Masters of Science, Computer Information Security; Security Management, Database and Knowledge Management
University of California, Riverside
B.A., English
GKN Aerospace May 2014 - December 2014
Kuss Filtration November 2012 - June 2014
Libbey Inc. September 2010 - October 2012
Borders Group, Inc November 2008 - September 2010
Zale January 2006 - November 2008
Miramar Designs, LTD January 2004 - September 2005
RTC Industries November 2000 - January 2004
United States Navy August 1990 - December 2000
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Sourcing, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Supplier Development, Supply Chain, Product Development, Supply Management, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Management, Transportation, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Inventory Management, Program Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Purchase Management, Team Building, Value Stream Mapping, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Project Planning, Operations Management, Materials Management, Six Sigma, Automotive, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Demand Planning
Education
Columbia College
BA, Psychology
Pet Supplies "Plus" January 2012 - Present
McKinley February 2009 - January 2012
Borders Group Inc 1995 - 2009
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Leadership, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1989 — 1992
MBA, Finance
Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications
BS, Electrical Engineering
Eppendorf June 2014 - Present
Dartmouth-Hitchcock April 2010 - May 2014
TomTom June 2007 - April 2010
Borders Group, Inc May 2004 - June 2007
Hot Topic, Inc February 2003 - March 2004
Pacific Sunwear Corp April 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Performance Management, Talent Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Training, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Consulting, HR Metrics, Six Sigma, Lean Tools, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Sales, Management, Employee Benefits
Education
Quinnipiac University - School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - In Progress
Granite State College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
Dean College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communications
Needham High School
High School Diploma
Learning Care Group November 2013 - Present
Learning Care Group April 2012 - October 2013
Learning Care Group April 2011 - April 2012
Learning Care Group March 2010 - April 2011
Borders Group Inc. May 2009 - March 2010
Borders June 2008 - May 2009
Borders October 2004 - June 2008
Borders December 2003 - October 2004
Borders November 1999 - December 2003
Skills
PeopleSoft, HRIS, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Problem Solving, Procedure Development, Microsoft Excel, Access Database, Data Entry
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1994 — 1998
BFA
George H Pastor & Sons General Contracting September 2011 - Present
Independent Contractor 2010 - Present
Borders Group Inc. 2004 - 2010
Interior Dynamics 2003 - 2004
TMP Architecture, Inc 2002 - 2003
URS Corporation 2000 - 2002
Skills
Space Planning, Interior Design, Scheduling, AutoCAD, CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Layout, Materials, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Retail, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Architectural Design, Retail Design, Drawing, Negotiation, Construction Documents, Vendor Relations, Concept Development, Furniture, Contract Negotiation, Visual Merchandising, Space-planning, Space planning, Budgets, Process Scheduler, Submittals, Renovation, Graphic Design, Construction, Management, Interior Architecture
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1997 — 2001
Bachelors of Science, Interior Design
Credit Acceptance Analyst IIIBorders BooksFebruary 1999 - June 2008
Borders Group Inc 1999 - 2008
Borders 1999 - 2008
Skills
Finance, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Access, Accounting, Credit, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1986 — 1991
B.S., Criminal Justice / Business Mgt
Novi High 1980 — 1984
Blue Shield of California September 2005 - Present
Blue Shield of California October 2003 - September 2005
Blue Shield of California February 2000 - October 2003
Target Distribution Center December 1998 - December 1999
Borders Group, Inc August 1993 - August 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, HRIS, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Program Management, Deferred Compensation, Employee Training, Personnel Management, Training, Management, Change Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Vendor Management
Education
California State University-Sacramento
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology; emphasis in Organizational Studies
University of Phoenix
Human Resources Management Certificate
JCPenney April 2015 - Present
Chico's FAS Inc. January 2013 - February 2015
JC Penney 2007 - January 2013
Callison 2004 - 2007
Borders Group Inc 2001 - 2004
EEA Consulting Engineers 2000 - 2001
Skills
Retail Design, Retail, Visual Merchandising, New Store Development, Interior Design, Merchandising, Department Stores, Project Management, Space-planning, Space planning, Submittals, New Store Planning, Fixture Design, Window Displays, Illustrator, Store Fixtures, Team Leadership, Specialty Retail, Space planning / master..., Inventory Management, Store Management, Space Planning, Apparel, Leadership, Management, Fashion
Education
Abilene Christian University 1997 — 1999
BS, Interior Design
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interior Design
BGI Creditors' Liquidating Trust January 2012 - Present
Borders Group Inc March 2009 - May 2012
Borders June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Forecasting, Finance, Management, Retail, Inventory Management, Inventory, Profit, Income Statement, PeopleSoft, Customer Service, Access, MBA
Education
University of Michigan 1988 — 1991
BA, Economics
Eastern Michigan University 2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General MBA
AICA March 2009 - Present
AICA Ortho-Spine March 2009 - Present
Borders Group Inc. November 2006 - March 2009
Medical College of Ohio June 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Fitness, Strength Training, Athletics, Personal Training, Wellness, Rehabilitation, Management, Employee Training
Education
Bowling Green State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Athletic Training/Trainer
Owens Community College 2004 — 2005
Axiomatics Inc. March 2015 - Present
Metrics That Matter, a CEB company March 2011 - February 2015
Tripp Lite April 2010 - October 2010
CDW January 2007 - February 2009
Borders Group Inc January 2006 - January 2007
Democracy for America August 2003 - December 2005
Warner Elektra Atlantic Corp October 1986 - February 2003
Warner Elektra Atlantic Corp September 1987 - September 1990
Skills
Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Word, Customer Relations, Retail, Advertising, Inventory Management, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Account Management, Customer Service, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Forecasting, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, B2B, Promotions
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
BA, Business Administration and Management, General, Magna Cum Laude
Wesleyan University 1981 — 1983
English Language and Literature, General
IDEAL OPTICS HOLDINGS, INC. February 2003 - Present
Personal Business 1988 - 2015
Personal Business 1988 - 2015
Borders Group Inc. November 1999 - October 2002
Business Strategy, Inc. 1994 - 1999
Turnstone - A Steelcase Company January 1992 - May 1994
Education
Adrian College
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accountancy
GE September 2011 - Present
Borders Group Inc August 2010 - October 2011
Borders Group, Inc. October 2006 - August 2010
MBNA Group Inc February 2000 - October 2006
Meganet Solutions LLC November 1998 - August 2001
VBC Ferro Alloys June 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Oracle, Leadership, PL/SQL, Java, SDLC, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Unix, DB2, Visio, Enterprise Architecture, Software Project..., Integration, Process Improvement, Software Development
Education
APTech Computers Institute 1995 — 1996
Diploma in Computer Courses
Andhra University 1994 — 1996
MBA, Finance
Andhra University 1989 — 1993
B.Tech, Mechanical Eng
Books A Million April 2010 - Present
Borders Express February 1988 - January 2010
Borders Express August 1987 - January 2010
Borders Group Inc 1987 - 2010
Borders Express August 1987 - February 1988
Skills
Training, Performance Management, Management, Profit, Customer Service, Mentoring, Marketing, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Shrinkage, Multi-unit, Store Operations, Big Box, Driving Results, Multi-Unit Management, New Store Openings, Retail, Retail Sales, Inventory, Department Stores, Accountability, Associate Development, Time Management, Directing, Inventory Management, Planograms, Merchandise Planning, Hiring, Inventory Control, POS, Cashiering
Education
University of Phoenix 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Management
University of Phoenix 1997 — 1999
Business Management
Broward Community College 1977 — 1979
Associates, Liberal Arts
ProQuest October 2012 - Present
Adecco May 2012 - Present
Borders Group Inc April 1999 - August 2011
Ypsilanti Marriott February 1998 - April 1999
Skills
PeopleSoft, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Data Entry, Ultipro, Cognos
Education
Eastern Michigan University
Borders Group, Inc February 2006 - July 2009
Global Industrial Components February 2005 - October 2005
Borders Group, Inc March 2004 - February 2005
Education
College of DuPage 2010 — 2012
Human Services
Detroit Symphony Orchestra September 2006 - Present
Nebraska Book Company April 2001 - November 2006
Trumpet Player and Teacher 1971 - 2003
All Music Guide January 2000 - December 2000
Borders Group, Inc May 1995 - November 1998
Borders, Inc 1995 - 1998
Dearborn Music Classical Store May 1991 - May 1995
Western Michigan University 1986 - 1987
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1986 — 1987
Western Michigan University 1970 — 1985
BM, MA, MM, Music and Dance
Borders Group Inc October 2006 - October 2011
Borders Bookstore 2006 - 2011
New Jersey Public Schools October 1999 - October 2006
Levelor Lorentzen Inc March 1985 - May 1987
Longman Inc November 1978 - March 1985
David McKay Publishing Co August 1976 - November 1978
Skills
Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
Education
New York University 1974 — 1975
MA in Special Education, Education
Brooklyn College
Bachelor of Arts, Education
Kmart Store Manager Oregon, Ohio Store ManagerBorders Group IncDecember 2002 - October 2010
Borders Group Inc. 2002 - 2010
Barnes & Noble, Inc October 1991 - September 2002
Montgomery Ward June 1986 - September 1991
Skills
Retail, Store Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Training, Hiring, Payroll, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Profit, Shrinkage, Visual Merchandising
Education
Bowling Green State University
of Bachelor*s degree, Business Management
Microsoft July 2014 - Present
Sur La Table October 2012 - July 2014
Self-employed July 2010 - October 2012
Borders Group Inc November 2001 - June 2010
Regent Entertainment Inc February 2000 - April 2001
Paychex Inc April 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Management, Training, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Interviews, Customer Service, Merchandising, Payroll, Human Resources, Time Management, Retail
Education
Columbia College Chicago
BA, Film & Video Production, Concentration: Cinematography
Paychex Training CenterRochester
Certificate: Payroll Specialist
JPMorgan Chase June 2006 - Present
Borders Group Inc. August 1996 - January 2004
Skills
PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Event Planning
Education
Tiffin University 2008 — 2010
BS, Criminal Justice
Columbus State Community College 2001 — 2009
coursework in sociology and psychology
Hilton Worldwide September 2015 - Present
FEMA January 2012 - February 2015
U.S. Food and Drug Administration July 2010 - June 2011
TheManRegistry.com January 2009 - January 2011
Kim-from-L.A. Literary & Media Services June 2006 - July 2009
Borders Group Inc. August 2004 - June 2006
Skills
AP Style Editing, Microsoft Office, Writing, Change Management..., Social Media Development, Social Media Relations, Press Release..., LexisNexis, Executive Media Training, Presentation Coaching, Printed Materials, Presentation Development, Change Leadership, Executive Communications, Communication Training, Social Media, Ap Style, Training, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Community Development, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Government, Leadership, Publicity, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Message Development, Corporate Communications, AP Style, Integrated Marketing, Editing, Crisis Management, Communications Planning, Copywriting, Reputation Management, Facebook, Copy Editing, Change Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Event Management
Education
DePaul University
MA
Regent's University London
Webster University
BFA
Knights of Columbus Insurance November 2014 - Present
Neogen Corporation August 2014 - November 2014
Dawn Food Products February 2014 - May 2014
University of Michigan October 2012 - January 2014
Borders Group Inc. October 2006 - July 2011
Borders February 2006 - October 2006
Borders May 2004 - February 2006
Borders April 2001 - May 2004
Borders October 2000 - April 2001
Kmart Corporation September 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Access, Customer Service, Retail, Leadership, Program Management, Inventory Management, Team Building
Education
Central Michigan University 1992 — 1998
B.S., Psychology, Broadcasting & Cinematic Arts, Music
Bishop Borgess H.S.
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Victoria's Secret March 2012 - March 2013
Borders Group, Inc May 1999 - September 2011
Bealls Department Store October 1997 - May 1999
Texas Body Hangings · May 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Recruiting, Loss Prevention, Profit, Management, Leadership, Store Management, Sales, Interviews, Big Box, Store Operations, Payroll, Employee Training, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Retail
Education
Angelina College
Liberal Arts
Trinity Health January 2012 - Present
Borders Group Inc February 2002 - July 2011
Axis Corp September 2002 - January 2008
Borders Group Inc September 1998 - February 2002
Borders Group Inc September 1997 - September 1998
ManpowerGroup September 1996 - September 1997
Wendys International September 1993 - June 1997
Fantasee Lighting February 1993 - February 1994
Eastern Michigan University September 1991 - January 1993
McDonald's Corporation June 1989 - September 1992
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Data Entry, Accounts Receivable, Lawson, Computer Hardware, Computer Proficiency, Computer Repair, Computer Science, Computer Maintenance, Computer Network...
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1991 — 1993
Moore Public Schools August 2013 - Present
Moore Public Schools August 2012 - Present
Moore Public Schools January 2012 - June 2012
Borders Group Inc. November 2009 - September 2011
Gap Inc./Gap November 1992 - December 2008
Skills
Teaching Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Sales Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Retail, Customer Relations, Strategic Planning, Payroll, Schedules, Multi Tasking, Notary Public, Teaching, Leadership, Hiring, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Nonprofits, Program Management, Coaching, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Training, Social Networking, Staff Development
Education
Bethel University 1994 — 1998
BA, Education
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Borders Group Inc. 2010 - 2011
Borders Books 2010 - 2011
Borders Group Inc. 2008 - 2010
Borders Group INC. 2002 - 2008
Skills
Training, Supply Chain, Management, Time Management
Education
Bob Jones University 1994 — 1995
Radio & Television
Nichols School 1988 — 1994
High School Diploma
Canisius College
Management CIS
Nissin International Transport March 2012 - Present
Home Depot USA August 2009 - January 2012
Borders Group Inc February 1998 - August 2009
small arms range master August 1987 - October 2005
US Navy August 1987 - October 2005
superior engineered products July 1996 - December 1997
superior engineered products May 1994 - July 1996
HYI Inc January 1994 - April 1994
Superior Engineered Prod March 1993 - November 1993
Skills
Budgeting, Supply Chain Management, Receiving, Inventory Management, Logistics, Management, Purchasing, Distribution Center..., Budgets, Training, Leadership
Education
College of the Sequoias
University of Arizona Extension
Associates Degree, Political Science
West Hills College
Associate of Arts (AA), Administration of Justice
Ryder Integrated Logistics August 2010 - Present
FedEx SupplyChain Systems August 2007 - August 2010
Borders Group Inc. April 2002 - May 2007
Skills
General Motors MGO..., Third Party Inventory..., Supplier Compliance, Gear Planning for Heat..., Packaging/Dunnage..., Product Line buildout, E3 Replenishment System, AS400 based inventory..., Retail Merchandise..., Vendor Liaison..., Retail Store Technical..., Retail Store Management, Logistics, Process Improvement
Education
Adrian College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Management
Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas August 2012 - Present
utica city school district January 2010 - August 2012
US Census Bureau March 2010 - September 2010
Utica Safe Schools Healthy Students November 2008 - November 2009
Borders Group, Inc January 2001 - January 2008
Education
Capella University
Masters of Science, Counseling Studies
The University of Akron
Bachelors of Arts, Interdisciplinary Anthropology 2008
Borders Group, Inc October 2008 - February 2010
Meijer August 2008 - October 2008
Booth Newspapers May 2000 - May 2004
The Ann Arbor News July 1995 - May 2000
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Computer Information Systems, 3.38
Washtenaw Community College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA), Computer Information Systems, 3.17