Experience
Stryker Orthopaedics  February 2013 - Present
Private  February 2008 - February 2013
NB Forrest High School Reunion (Volunteer)   April 2010 - October 2011
Dots Fashions  August 2006 - January 2008
Casual Corner Group   May 1995 - January 2006
Cenlar Servicing aka Ryland Mortgage   February 1989 - October 1994

Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Retail, Team Building, Typing, Loss Mitigation, Mortgage Servicing, Collections, Systems Analysis, Active Learning, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Communication, Troubleshooting, Multi Tasking, Priority Management, Motivated self-starter, Operational Efficiency, Technology Needs..., Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, Management, Inventory Control, Employee Training, Process Improvement, Sales, Onboarding, Project Management, Outlook, Merchandising, Coaching, Event Management, Payroll, Training

Education
Florida Community College at Jacksonville

Nathan B. Forrest Senior High
diploma, business

Experience
M/I Homes  May 2015 - Present
Coldwell Banker King Thompson  August 2014 - May 2015
CO Bigelow / Bath and Body Works   March 2004 - September 2014
Casual Corner Group   January 1994 - March 2004

Skills
Sales, Leadership, Buyers, Negotiation, Real Estate, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Buyer Representation, Relocation, Investment Properties, Organization, Recruiting, Project Management, Sales Management, Training, Lead Change, Business Development, Volunteer Management, Events Coordination, Client Development

Education
Hondros College of Business
Ohio Real Estate Licensing

Indiana University South Bend
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Kirkland's  December 2014 - Present
Bath & Body Works  February 2014 - December 2014
Ross Stores, Inc.   August 2013 - February 2014
Chico's FAS Inc.   October 2007 - August 2013
Clear Channel  February 2007 - October 2007
David's Bridal  February 2006 - January 2007
Casual Corner Group   May 2005 - January 2006
ANN INC.  August 2004 - May 2005
Goody's Family Clothing  September 2003 - August 2004
Kohl's Department Stores  January 2002 - September 2003

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Loss Prevention, Management, Store Management, Sales, Training, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Hiring, Store Operations, Recruiting, Profit, Driving Results, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, New Store Openings, Team Building, Inventory Management, Leadership, Apparel

Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing, 3.88

Experience
Concord Mediation Center   July 2011 - Present
Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's Botanical Center   March 2007 - June 2011
Bass Pro Shops  September 2005 - March 2007
Casual Corner Group   November 2004 - September 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Management, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Program Development, Research, Mediation, Management, Editing, Conflict Resolution

Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University   1979 — 1983
BS, Art

Nebraska City High School

Experience
BBVA Compass  December 2014 - Present
BBVA Compass  October 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo  June 2012 - November 2013
Bank of America  January 2010 - August 2011
Regions Financial Corporation  December 2008 - December 2009
Regions Financial Corporation  December 2008 - December 2009
SunTrust Bank  November 2004 - October 2007
SunTrust Bank  June 2004 - November 2004
Casual Corner Group   March 1998 - October 2004

Skills
Credit, Small Business Lending, Consumer Lending, Commercial Banking, Commercial Lending, Lines Of Credit, Retail Banking, Loans, Credit Analysis, Banking, Cross Selling, Mortgage Lending, Deposits, Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Sales, Credit Risk, Microsoft Office, Financial Risk, New Business Development, Branch Management, Retail Marketing, International Project..., International Marketing, Internal Audit, International Relations, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Adult Learning Theory, Analysis, Relationship Management, Management, Loan Origination, Team Building, Internet Banking, Financial Services, Treasury Management, Coaching

Education
Ball State University   1995 — 1999
BS, Marketing, Finance

Ball State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)

Experience
Phase Zero Design Inc  June 2009 - Present
Boston Architectural College  September 2009 - Present
Cubellis  September 2006 - June 2009
Carter & Burgess  March 2001 - September 2006
ShopKo Stores, Inc  1999 - 2001
Kohls  1997 - 1999
Casual Corner Group   1994 - 1997
Filene's Basement  1992 - 1994
Dooling & Company Architects   1989 - 1992

Skills
Architecture, Plannning, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Change Management, Marketing, Architectural Design, Design Research, Program Management, Sustainable Design, Project Planning, Construction, Leadership, Architectures, Management, Planning, Submittals, Project Management, CRM, Construction Management, Retail Design, Creative Solutions, Comprehensive Planning, Construction Drawings, Interior Design, AutoCAD

Education
University of Detroit Mercy   1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Architecture, Cum Laude, Architecture

Experience
TIAA-CREF  July 2012 - Present
Banc of America / Merrill Edge   October 2007 - June 2012
East Mecklenburg High School  2009 - 2009
E-Trade Financial  April 2006 - October 2007
Randstad Staffing  October 2005 - April 2006
Mecklenburg County Schools  August 1998 - June 2005
Casual Corner Group   August 2001 - December 2002

Skills
Series 63, Mutual Funds, Retirement Planning, Series 7, ETFs, Retirement, Investments, FINRA, 401k, Trading, Financial Advisory, Financial Services, Securities

Education
Wright State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching

Sinclair Community College   1989 — 1992

Experience
Courtney OKeefe Consulting   June 2015 - Present
Life is good  December 2013 - June 2015
Courtney OKeefe Consulting LLC   August 2013 - December 2013
Norwest USA Inc   August 2012 - August 2013
Courtney OKeefe Consulting LLC   January 2012 - August 2012
VF Corporation  May 2010 - August 2011
Phillips Van Heusen  June 1996 - January 2010
Casual Corner Group   1990 - 1996
The Lodge  1986 - 1990
Mast Industries  1985 - 1986

Skills
Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Textiles, Apparel, Fashion, Retail, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, International Business, Supply Chain, Sportswear, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Brand Development, Private Label, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Project Management, Financials, Forecasting, Purchase Planning, International Trade, Childrenswear, Menswear, Womenswear, Handbags, Shoes, Corporate Social..., Ethics, Leadership, Passion to Succeed, Manage Client..., Supply Management, Team Building, Mentoring, International Traveler, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor Adventures, Sports, Running, Cycling, Golf, Community Support, Wovens, Brand Management, Denim, Trend

Education
Columbia Business School   2011 — 2011
Certificate, Finance and Accounting principles

Pratt Institute   1980 — 1983
BFA, Merchandising and Fashion Management

Experience
PolyGel LLC   September 2014 - Present
YM LLC USA  January 2014 - April 2014
Freelance Consulting  August 2008 - December 2013
Bob's Stores  January 2006 - July 2008
CVS Caremark Corporation  November 2002 - January 2006
Ames Department Stores, Inc  May 2001 - October 2002
Casual Corner Group   March 1996 - January 2001
Woolworth Corperation   March 1996 - September 1997
Meldisco Corperation   December 1994 - January 1996
Meldisco Corperation   May 1983 - December 1994

Skills
Retail, Planning, Allocation, Forecasting, Purchasing, Director / Manager, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Buying, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Asset Allocation, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Inventory Control, Store Management, Leadership, Real Estate, Budgets, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Sales, Time Management, Business Planning, Advertising, Customer Service, Profit, Human Resources, Merchandising, Income Statement, Logistics, Fashion, Apparel, Coaching, Negotiation, P&L Management, Sales Management, Management Consulting, P&L, Business Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Assortment

Education
Seton Hall University   1978 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Experience
Squeaky Clean Pool Service   January 2015 - Present
University of Texas at Dallas  November 2013 - January 2015
Kimberly-Clark  September 2004 - March 2012
Casual Corner Group   October 2003 - December 2004
Sprint  February 2001 - October 2003
Wellness International Network  September 1999 - February 2001

Skills
Nonprofits, Project Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Sponsorship, Fundraising, Customer Service, Administration, Editing, Budgets

Education
The University of Texas at Dallas   2000 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Public Affairs

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville   1994 — 1998
Major: Anthropology

Experience
Career Management  1978 - Present
Retail Marketing Society   2000 - 2015
Casual Corner Group   1977 - 1978

Skills
Sourcing, Retail, Leadership, Executive Search, Recruiting, Strategy, Hiring, Merchandising, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Product Development, Budgets, E-commerce, Management, Team Management, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., New Business Development, Store Management, Inventory Management, Talent Management, Social Networking, Succession Planning, Profit, Training, Apparel, Customer Service, Human Resources, Interviews, Consulting, P&L Management, Negotiation, Sales, Forecasting, Organizational..., Vendor Management, Coaching, Income Statement, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Advertising, Business Development, College Recruiting, Project Planning, Employer Branding, Technical Recruiting

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology

Experience
PVH Corp  March 2000 - Present
Casual Corner Group   1988 - 2000

Skills
Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, Retail, Store Management, Sales Management, Trend Analysis, Management, Apparel, Store Operations, Profit, New Store Openings, Sales, Fashion

Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia   1983 — 1988

Geneseo Central School   1979 — 1983
HS diploma

Experience
Waukesha County Technical College  2007 - Present
PartyLite Gifts  1999 - Present
Casual Corner Group   1988 - 1996
Casual Corner  1984 - 1988

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, English, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Staff Development, Event Planning, Higher Education, Project Management, Educational Leadership

Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin   2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Corporate Communication

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1984 — 1989
MBA Program

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology

Experience
Hallmark Cards  August 1998 - Present
David's Bridal  April 1998 - August 1998
Casual Corner  April 1981 - October 1997
Casual Corner Group   1981 - 1997

Skills
Management, Sales Management, Recruiting, Hiring Personnel, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Motivation, Training, Human Resources, Visual, Store Management, Merchandising, Multi-channel Retail

Education
Germanna Community College

Radford University

University of Mary Washington
BLS, Business Administration

Experience
Pederson Technologies, Inc.   September 1999 - Present
Wachovia Securities, LLC  2004 - 2009
Casual Corner Group   1999 - 2001
Precision Systems Concepts   1997 - 1999
Vision Enterprises  1996 - 1997
Friedman Associates   1992 - 1996
United States Army  1989 - 1992

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1992 — 1995
Major in Computer Science, Minor in Management

Experience
Brookstone  September 2014 - Present
Brookstone  August 2013 - August 2014
Brookstone  October 2007 - April 2013
Barnes & Noble College Bookstore  March 2006 - April 2007
Casual Corner Group   October 2001 - February 2006

Skills
Management, Strategic Planning, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Profit, Driving Results, Inventory Management, Sales, Training

Education
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
E.A. Hughes & Co.   June 2010 - Present
Walmart  2009 - 2009
Bob's Stores (div of TJX )   July 2001 - October 2008
World Duty Free Americas  February 2000 - June 2001
Gantos  January 1997 - January 2000
Casual Corner Group   March 1990 - June 1996
Hitor Miss   1987 - 1989

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Sourcing, Apparel, Fashion, Management, Recruiting, Executive Search, Leadership, Hiring, Sales, Private Label, Trend Analysis, Product Development, Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Strategy, CPFR, Forecasting, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Wholesale, Executive Coaching, Profit, Consumer Products, Footwear

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
B.S., Fashion Marketing/ Business

Experience
www.lorimcfadden.com   August 2005 - Present
Alfred Angelo Bridal  May 2014 - July 2015
Freedom Communications Inc.  November 2006 - February 2009
Draper's & Damon's   April 2004 - August 2005
Retail Brand Alliance  July 2001 - January 2004
Casual Corner Group   August 2000 - January 2004
Talbots  June 1995 - August 2000
Arizona Mail Order Company   March 1994 - March 1995
Eddie Bauer  March 1989 - March 1994

Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Advertising, Graphic Design, InDesign, Photography, Photo Shoots, Fashion, Typography, Brand Development, Photoshop, Direct Mail, Catalogs, Layout, Editorial, Graphics, Creative Strategy, Illustrator, Image Manipulation, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Mac, Microsoft Word, Concept Development, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Creative Problem Solving, Digital Photography, Magazines, E-commerce, Marketing, Brochures, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Image Editing, Adobe Acrobat, Pre-press, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Logo Design, Illustration, Digital Media, Word, Excel, Styling, Social Media Marketing, Branding, Capture One

Education
Moore College of Art and Design
BFA

Moore College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion Illustration, focus on advertising, typography, photography

Experience
L'Oreal USA / Designer Fragrances and Cosmetic Company   August 2004 - Present
Casual Corner Group   April 1998 - August 2004
Lloyd Associates   October 1994 - April 1997
Attorney General's Office  January 1994 - August 1994

Skills
Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Time Management, Payroll, Merchandising, Sales, Recruiting, Training, Leadership, Customer Service, Operations Management, Management, Coaching, Research, Organizational..., Corporate Communications

Education
Mercy College   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Experience
Spring Lake Park Schools  August 2014 - June 2015
Minnesota Virtual Academy  August 2013 - June 2014
Life Time - The Healthy Way of Life Company  April 2008 - January 2013
White House Black Market  2006 - 2008
Casual Corner Group   1999 - 2006

Skills
Leadership, Training & Development, Self-starter, Community, Communication, Customer Service, Organization Skills, Creativity Skills, Photography

Education
The College of St. Scholastica
Master’s Degree, Masters in Teaching

Hamline University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, International Business

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Design and Visual Communications, General

Experience
Department of Employment and Economic Development, State of Minnesota   April 2009 - Present
Linens N Things  1999 - 2008
Casual Corner Group   December 1996 - January 1999
Strouds, the Linen Experts   January 1995 - December 1996

Skills
Employee Training, Interviews, Training, Resume Writing, Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Human Resources, Job Search, Recruiting, Career Development, Customer Service, Job Search Strategies, Hiring, Career Counseling, Job Coaching, Workforce Development, Time Management, Training Delivery, Instructional Design, Interview Preparation, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Workshops, Onboarding, Training & Development, Workshop Presentation, New Hire Orientations, Adult Education, Staff Development, re-employment strategies, Training Facilitation, Strategies, Job Seeking, Workforce Planning, Resume, Performance Management, Adult Learning Theory, ADDIE, Developing Training..., Training Evaluation, Employment Counseling, Personnel Management, Facilitation, Employee Engagement, elearning, Team Management

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
toward M.A.(ABT), Anthropology/Archaeology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Anthropology

Experience
Roers Companies   May 2009 - Present
Sanford Health  September 2011 - March 2012
Burnett & Thomason  2012 - 2012
The Title Company  July 2007 - August 2008
Burnet Title  August 2002 - July 2007
Coldwell Banker Burnet  January 2001 - January 2003
Casual Corner Group   May 2001 - June 2002
Marshall Field's/Dayton's   August 1998 - April 2002

Skills
Real Estate, Customer Service, Negotiation, Marketing, Real Estate Transactions, Sales, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Social Media, Event Planning, Retail, Legal Writing, Time Management, Research, Customer Satisfaction

Education
The University of North Dakota School of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D., with distinction, Law

University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business   1999 — 2001
MBA, Business

College of St. Benedict   1996 — 1999
BA, Business

West Fargo High School   1992 — 1995

Experience
Core Benefits Group  2006 - Present
SNHU Bookstore   August 1996 - May 2006
Casual Corner Group   November 1996 - January 2006

Skills
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Affordable Life..., Highly Dedicated, Exceeding Customer..., Establish & Maintain..., High level of initiative, Passion for Helping..., Customer Satisfaction, Exceptional People..., High-Impact Sales..., Consultative Selling..., Listening to customers, Needs Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Health Savings Accounts, Building Long-term..., Building Strong..., Sales Presentations, Disability Insurance, Caring, Building Customer..., Client Relations Skills

Education
Salem State College   1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education English & Math

Experience
Seeking a New Opportunity  2014 - Present
CASA Dallas   2013 - Present
DFW Connect Crown Financial   2008 - Present
Daryl Jenkins & Associates   2007 - 2008
Casual Corner Group   1999 - 2006
Comerica Bank  1994 - 1996
Bank One Mgmt. & Consulting Corp. (formerly Bonnet Resources)   1989 - 1994
MBank Dallas  1985 - 1989

Skills
Banking, Loans, Budgets, Training, Finance, Customer Service, Mortgage Lending, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Leadership, Management, Credit, Analysis, Commercial Lending, Sales

Education
LeTourneau University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Experience
Whirlpool Corporation  January 2007 - Present
Whirlpool Corporation  January 2005 - January 2006
Whirlpool Corporation  January 2004 - January 2005
The Limited  2001 - 2004
Casual Corner Group   August 2002 - December 2003
U.S. SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW   August 2002 - December 2002
Consumers Energy  May 2002 - August 2002
SAGINAW BAY NATIONAL WRITING   May 2001 - August 2001
DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY  August 1999 - December 2000

Education
Michigan State University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Journalism and Political Science

Experience
East Allen County Schools  June 2012 - Present
East Allen County Schools  August 2007 - June 2012
Wells Fargo  1998 - 2001
Gymboree  May 1997 - May 1998
Casual Corner Group   March 1992 - May 1997
United States Army Reserve  November 1986 - November 1994

Skills
Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Mapping, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Close Attention to..., Retail Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Positive Can-do Attitude, Tenacious Work Ethic, Student Engagement, Multi Tasking, Professional...

Education
Olivet Nazarene University   2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, 4.0 gpa

Ball State University   2003 — 2003
Vocational Business Endorsement

University of Saint Francis   2000 — 2002
Teaching License, Secondary Ed, Transition to Teaching Program, 4.0 gpa

Central Michigan University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Pottery Barn  June 2009 - June 2013
eStock Photo   2007 - 2009
ANN INC.  2000 - 2007
Casual Corner Group   1996 - 2000
jcpenney  1994 - 1996

Skills
Recruiting, Team Building, Inventory Control, Budgets, Coaching, Project Management

Education
Alfred University
BFA, 3.87

Experience
Boston Retail Partners  July 2011 - Present
BJ's Wholesale Club  October 2008 - August 2011
Lakewest Group  June 2007 - October 2008
Microsoft Corporation  March 2004 - June 2007
360 Commerce   January 2002 - February 2004
Ingenico  1997 - 2001
Women's Specialty Retailing Group  December 1985 - April 1997
Casual Corner Group   December 1985 - April 1997
CASUAL CORNER  1985 - 1997
Northwestern Mutual Life  1982 - 1984

Skills
Account Management, Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Change Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, E-commerce, Forecasting, IT Strategy, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Management Consulting, Merchandising, Operations Management, POS, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Project Management, Retail, SDLC, SaaS, Sales, Sales Management, Store Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Supply Chain, Team Building, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Analysis

Education
University of Hartford   1985 — 1987

University of Massachusetts, Amherst   1978 — 1982
BA, Economics

Experience
RISC, Inc  May 2010 - Present
Rayotek Scientific   July 2008 - December 2008
St. Therese parish   October 2007 - November 2007
Bainbridge, Inc.   February 2007 - September 2007
Laffer Associates  November 2003 - August 2006
Casual Corner Group   September 2000 - June 2004

Education
National University   2007 — 2009
MBA, Financial Management

Jagiellonian University   1988 — 1995

Experience
Exit Realty Group  2014 - Present
Pandora Jewelry Stores/Perrywinkle's   August 2010 - January 2014
Christopher & Banks  March 2005 - July 2009
Casual Corner Group   October 1999 - March 2005
B. Moss Clothing Company  October 1998 - October 1999
Casual Corner Group   July 1997 - October 1998
Casual Corner  November 1996 - July 1997

Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Sales, Driving Results, Training, Merchandising, Store Operations, Multi-unit, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, Big Box, District Management, Profit, Multi-Unit Management

Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor's degree, Retail Management/Advertising Dual major

Frog Lotus Yoga
200 Hour Certification, Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga

Harvard University

Experience
Anjali Clothing   March 2009 - Present
Marist College  August 2013 - June 2014
Jones Apparel Group  September 2006 - March 2009
Jones Apparel Group  September 2003 - September 2006
Jones Apparel Group  April 1998 - September 2003
Casual Corner Group   1996 - 1997
Gillian Group   1990 - 1995

Skills
Women's Design Director, Women's Head Designer, Trend Forecasting, Textiles, Fittings, Fashion Design, Operations Management, Product Development, Brand Design, Brand Developement, Product Innovation, Staff Development, Brand Development, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Knitwear, Apparel, Fashion, Fitting, Styling, Trend Analysis, Sportswear

Education
Parsons School of Design   1987 — 1990
BFA, Fashion Design

Experience
Inspired Spaces...Home Staging   PlannerRetail Brand AllianceDecember 1991 - February 2006
Casual Corner Group   1991 - 2006

Education
Dean College   1986 — 1988
Associates, Fashion Merchandising & Design

Experience
Coldwell Bankker Residential Brokerage   May 2011 - Present
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage  July 2005 - May 2011
Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity  2001 - July 2010
Wm. Wright Company   2004 - 2004
Yankee Candle Company  1999 - 2004
Casual Corner, Inc.   1991 - 1999
Retail Brand Alliance  1990 - 1998
Casual Corner Group   1990 - 1997

Skills
ABR, Selling, Real Estate, Seniors, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Relocation, Buyer Representation, Condos, Listings, Short Sales, Investors, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis

Education
University of Massachusetts Boston   1972 — 1976
Physical Education/ Special Education

University of Massachusetts Boston   1972 — 1976
Physical Education

Peabody High School

Experience
Environmental Services  December 2008 - Present
Enherent Corp.  September 1999 - May 2008
Retail Brand Alliance  August 1989 - September 1999
casual corner group   1989 - 1999

Education
Charter Oak College, Farmington, CT   1990 — 1994
BS, Business Administration

Charter Oak State College

Experience
Blue Stem - Blair, LLC   January 2010 - Present
Blair, LLC  August 2000 - December 2009
Gantos Inc  October 1996 - March 2000
Casual Corner Group   January 1993 - October 1996
Associated Merchandising Corp  February 1991 - January 1993
Federated Merchandising Group  June 1987 - February 1991

Skills
Apparel, Technical Design, Merchandising, Fashion, Private Label, Trend, Sportswear, Product Development, Fashion Design, Knitwear, Textiles, Styling, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Global Sourcing

Education
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania   1983 — 1987
BS, Clothing and Textiles

Experience
Savannah College of Art and Design  September 2014 - Present
The Literacy Center  2009 - Present
TJX  September 2008 - Present
TJX Companies  2008 - Present
Redcats USA  August 2007 - April 2008
MB Sport  October 2005 - July 2007
Talbots  July 2001 - October 2005
Gerber Technology  January 1998 - March 2001
Total Quality Management   1996 - 1998
Casual Corner Group   1993 - 1996

Skills
Apparel, Fit, Fashion Design, Sewing, Graphic Design, PDM, Draping, Technical Design, Sweaters, Trend Analysis, Pattern, Sportswear, Fashion Illustration, Fashion, Knitwear, Sketching, Textiles, Styling, Trend

Education
Bridgewater State University   2009 — 2011
Master's Degree, Instructional Technology, 4.0

Bridgewater State University
M.Ed., Instructional Design & Technology

Dowling College
B.S.P.L.S., Education

Fashion Institute of Technology
A.A.S., Apparel Design

Experience
Dollar General  November 2014 - Present
DICK'S Sporting Goods  August 2013 - July 2014
Leechburg Area High School   October 2012 - 2014
Four Groovy Kids   May 2010 - August 2011
Best Buy  January 2007 - August 2007
Ann Taylor LOFT  June 2001 - May 2006
Casual Corner Group   October 1999 - June 2001
Brauns Fashions   May 1998 - July 1999

Skills
Customer Service, New Business Development, Event Management, Advertising, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Merchandising, Human Resources, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Retail, Apparel, Brand Management, Small Business, Interviews

Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania   1994 — 1996
Special Education and Teaching

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania   1991 — 1993
Elementary Education and Teaching

Experience
Roberts Resorts   July 2015 - Present
Environmental Excellence, Inc   August 2013 - July 2015
in Phoenix AZ Area   October 2012 - September 2013
J M Dodson   2012 - 2013
Faith Family Church  May 2011 - September 2012
Bashas' Inc  July 2006 - March 2011
Bashas' Inc  June 2005 - March 2011
Bashas’ Inc  June 2005 - March 2011
Bashas’ Inc  April 2000 - May 2005
Casual Corner Group   1998 - November 1999

Skills
Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Data Entry, Training, Retail, Analysis, Leadership, QuickBooks, Certified..., Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Management, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Sales, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Accounting

Education
University of Phoenix   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Kirkwood Community College   1996 — 1998
Associate of Applied Science, Accounting

Experience
Austin Community College  September 2013 - Present
4Evergreen Environments for Healthy Homes   April 2011 - Present
Unisys Corporation  January 1999 - May 2011
Unisys  November 1999 - June 2010
Unisys  November 1999 - June 2010
Casual Corner Group   May 1994 - November 1999
Highland Mall   October 1993 - May 1994
Grovsener House   August 1992 - March 1993

Skills
Gain Rapport..., Meridian Tapping..., Teacher, Expertise in..., Studies in Energy..., Studies in the..., Studies in Homeopathy, Studies in Bau Biology, Expertise in Color..., Knowledge in treating..., Knowledge in Healthful..., Knowledge in..., Skilled in Thinking..., Creator of Unique..., Project Management, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Meridian Therapy, Technical Writing, Sales, Team Leadership, Software Documentation, Team Building, Program Management, Management, Leadership, MS Project, Strategic Planning, Training

Education
North Harris Community College
Associate of Arts, Fine Arts

University of Houston
BFA, Environmental Design

Experience
Ready Security LLC.   December 2011 - June 2013
Tracelogix Corporation  June 2012 - December 2012
WyoTech  November 2009 - December 2010
Total Repair Express  November 2005 - April 2009
Casual Corner Group   February 2004 - September 2005

Skills
Microsoft Office, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Customer Service, Sales Growth, Engaging Public Speaker, New Business Development, B2B, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, NYS Security Guard..., Advertising

Education
St. Joseph's College (IN)   1996 — 2000
BA, Political Science

Experience
James-Rivard Buick GMC   August 2004 - Present
Eddie Bauer  August 2002 - August 2004
Casual Corner Group   March 2001 - August 2002

Skills
Inventory Management, Training, Payroll, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Retail, Store Management, Hiring, Customer Retention, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Employee Training

Education
Bob Jones University   1990 — 1993
Bachelors, Small Business Administration

Experience
Ballin's LTD   June 2015 - Present
Gucci  April 2012 - June 2015
Saks Fifth Avenue  March 2011 - March 2012
AA Concepts  June 2007 - January 2008
Shoefits   December 2006 - May 2007
Lorelei Handbag Designs LLC   June 2006 - August 2006
Loot Showroom   2005 - 2006
S. Collier   2005 - 2006
Dallas Cowboys  2005 - 2005
Casual Corner Group   2002 - 2004

Skills
Fashion Retail, Fashion Marketing, Retail Management, Personal Styling, Fashion Shows, Accessory Design, Fashion, Customer Relations, Retail, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Apparel, Textiles, Merchandising, Sales, Assortment, Event Planning, Facebook, Fashion Buying, Fashion Design, Footwear, Handbags, Inventory Management, Jewelry, Leather, Loss Prevention, Luxury Goods, Management, Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Negotiation, New Store Openings, Personal Shopping, Purchasing, Real Estate, Recruiting, Retail Sales, Sales Management, Selling, Shoes, Social Networking, Store Management, Store Operations, Styling, Training, Trend, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Watches

Education
Texas Woman's University   2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising/ Marketing

South Louisiana Community College   2004 — 2005
Associate of Science, Business

University of Louisiana at Lafayette   2000 — 2003
Fashion Merchandising/ Design

Terrebonne High School   1998 — 2000
High School

Experience
Mary Kay  September 2010 - Present
Casual Corner Group   June 1991 - August 1999

Skills
Merchandising, Cashiering, Telephone Skills, Retail, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Cash Register, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Sales,, Retail,, Inventory, Banking,, Fashion Consultant, Photography

Education
Fullerton College
Associate's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Travel and Tourism, Hotel & Hospitality

Experience
Christopher & Banks  April 2005 - Present
Casual Corner Group   November 2000 - April 2005

Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Store Operations, Retail, Driving Results, Retail Sales, Profit, New Store Openings, Apparel, Inventory Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Employee Training

Education
National College of Business and Arts   1984 — 1986
Secretarial Science

National College Business And Arts Philippines
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Experience
Copart  November 2012 - Present
rue21  February 2012 - November 2012
Rue 21  February 2012 - November 2012
PartyLite  September 2010 - November 2012
PartyLite  September 2009 - November 2012
Casual Corner  September 2006 - January 2008
Etienne Aigner AG  June 2004 - September 2006
CASUAL CORNER GROUP   September 2004 - January 2006
ETEINNE AIGNER GROUP INC   June 2002 - September 2004

Skills
Facebook, LinkedIn, Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Apparel, Marketing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Building, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Team Management, Data Entry

Education
University of PhoenixHigh School DiplomaWill C wood High School   2010 — 2014
Bachelors, Business Administration

University of Phoenix   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Experience
ESL Federal Credit Union  January 1998 - Present
HSBC  1996 - 1998
Casual Corner Group   1994 - 1996
Ames Department Stores  1987 - 1994

Skills
Operations Management, Sales Management, Job Coaching, Sales Management..., Mentoring Of Staff, Peer Mentoring, Disciplinary Action, Member Relations, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Customer Retention, Customer Oriented, Issue Resolution, Cash Balance, Call Centers, Sales, Banking, Coaching, Security

Education
Genesee Community College   1987 — 1989

Wayland Central School   1973 — 1987
High School Diploma

Experience
Chico's FAS Inc.   April 2010 - Present
Brooks Brothers  September 2009 - April 2010
J. Jill  March 2006 - July 2009
Casual Corner Group   January 1991 - January 2006

Skills
Managing Associates, Coaching, Building Customer..., Recruiting, Training new associates, Merchandising, implement loss..., Sales Motivator, Maintain inventory and..., Award Winner, Store Management, Window Displays, Loss Prevention

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1967 — 1969
English/Teaching