Claire's Stores, Inc.
Industry: Retail company
DescriptionClaire's, formerly known as Claire's Accessories, is an American retailer of accessories and jewelry primarily aimed toward girls and young women. It was founded in 1961 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Customer service: 1 (800) 252-4737 Headquarters: Hoffman Estates, IL CEO: Ron Marshall (May 5, 2016–) Founded: 1961 Parent organization: Claire's Inc. Founders: Rowland Schaefer, Sylvia Schaefer
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ULTA Beauty September 2013 - Present
A'GACI LLC March 2012 - September 2013
Victoria's Secret March 2011 - March 2012
Torrid/Hot Topic Inc April 2008 - February 2011
Claire's Stores Inc September 1993 - April 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Team Building, Inventory Control, Scheduling, Hiring, Payroll, Visual Merchandising, Employee Training, Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Customer Service, Staff Development, Result Oriented, Goal Setting, Floor Plans, Apparel, Leadership, Process Scheduler, Merchandising, Profit, Loss Prevention, Retail
Education
Iona College 1991 — 1993
NA
White Plains High School 1987 — 1991
Basic, Basic
W8FIT Activewear May 2011 - Present
Chicago Athletic Club May 2010 - September 2012
Lake shore sport and fitness 2009 - 2011
WyzAnt, INC November 2008 - March 2009
Stylist, LTD June 2006 - August 2008
LTD Commodities January 2006 - June 2006
Claire's Stores Inc September 2005 - January 2006
Kent State University Recreation January 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Aerobics, Fashion Design, PowerPoint, Excel, Photoshop, Word, Dance, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
National-Louis University 2009 — 2011
MAT, Elementary education
Kent State University 2001 — 2005
BA, Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science; a Masters Degree, Fashion Merchandising; Elementary Education
Lead Safe America Foundation December 2014 - Present
Tidee Didee Diaper Services & The Natural Baby Boutique March 2014 - December 2014
Portland Parks & Recreation February 2014 - December 2014
Claire's Stores Inc. November 2008 - September 2013
USDA-Commodity Utilization Unit January 2013 - May 2013
Section of Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology-Office of Public Health August 2012 - December 2012
State University of New York-College at New Paltz May 2009 - August 2009
NYC Department of Environmental Protection May 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Epidemiology, Public Health, Environmental Awareness, Research, Science, Laboratory, Environmental Science, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Program Development, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Statistics, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Customer Service
Education
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center 2012 — 2013
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
State University of New York-College at New Paltz 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology-Organismal/Environmental
Ulster County Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Individual Studies; L.A. Math and Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice-City University of New York 2004 — 2005
Forensic Science-Criminalistics
Deloitte January 2014 - Present
Claire's Stores Inc. August 2013 - December 2013
LNR Property LLC May 2013 - July 2013
PwC December 2012 - February 2013
Super Music Group January 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Auditing, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Tax, Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Managing Project Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Producing Events, Financial Reporting, Accounting
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Accounting
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Motorola Employees Credit Union December 2014 - Present
Claire's Stores Inc. February 2010 - December 2014
Skills
Store Management, Retail Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Stores, Recognition Programs, Big Box, Customer Service, Driving Results, Incentive Programs, Merchandising, New Store Openings, Planograms, Retail, Retail Sales, Shrinkage, Store Operations, Time Management
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Leadership
St. Charles Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Claire's Stores, Inc. October 1999 - Present
Skills
Risk Management, Litigation Management, Property and Casualty..., Workers Compensation, FSG Insurance, Strategic Program..., Safety and OSHA..., Cash Management, Casualty Insurance, Claims Management, Commercial Insurance, Employee Benefits, Enterprise Risk..., Forecasting, Insurance, Leadership, Claim, Legal Liability, Liability, Management, Loss Prevention, Professional Liability, Property, Strategic Planning
Education
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY)
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing Management
The Sage Colleges - Russell Sage College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
AICPCU
CPCU, In Progress
AICPCU
ARM
Windermere Homes & Estates December 2013 - Present
Escrows 4 Education May 2014 - Present
Real Living Lifestyles April 2011 - December 2013
Windermere Exclusive Properties June 2009 - April 2011
Prudential California Realty August 1999 - June 2009
Claire's Stores, Inc. 1998 - 1999
Carlton Cards (American Greetings) 1992 - 1998
Skills
Short Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Sellers, Relocation, Investment Properties, Buyers, Residential Homes, Buyer Representation, Condos, Real Estate, Single Family Homes, Property, Referrals, REO, Sales, Real Estate Transactions
Education
California State University-Northridge 1994 — 1996
Loyola Marymount University 1991 — 1993
Poway High School 1987 — 1991
Claires Stores, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Claires Stores, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Rialto Capital Management August 2012 - November 2012
LNR Property 2005 - 2012
Miva Corporation 2004 - 2005
IVAX Corporation 1998 - 2003
The Racal Corporation 1987 - 1998
Skills
Effective Tax Rate..., Mergers, Acquisitions,..., International Tax..., IRS Audit Management..., ASC 740/FIN 48..., Financial Reporting, Management, Auditing, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax, Property Tax, SEC filings, Due Diligence, Tax Research, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Tax Accounting, CPA, GAAP, International Tax
Education
Xavier University 1981 — 1982
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Taxation
Miami University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Bank of America November 2007 - Present
Bank of America March 2007 - November 2007
Bank of America November 2005 - February 2007
Bank of America August 2003 - November 2005
Bank of America July 2002 - July 2003
Bank of America July 1999 - July 2002
Bank of America June 1994 - July 1999
Limited Brands November 1992 - May 1994
Claire's Stores Inc. February 1992 - November 1992
Craftsmen Printing Company May 1991 - February 1992
Skills
Banking, Strategic Planning, Commercial Banking, Process Improvement, Commercial Lending, Project Management, Management, Product Management, Treasury Management, Marketing, Risk Management, Sales Management, Team Building, Finance, Training, Strategy, Sales
Education
Queens University of Charlotte 2000 — 2002
MBA
Emory University 1987 — 1991
BA, English
Claire's Stores Inc. February 2012 - Present
Ace Hardware February 2011 - February 2012
Ace Hardware November 2005 - February 2011
Ace Hardware October 2002 - October 2005
True Value Company June 2000 - September 2002
True Value Company April 1998 - June 2000
Do it Best Corp. March 1996 - April 1998
3M November 1987 - March 1996
Skills
Retail, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, Management, Forecasting, Budgets, Inventory Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Leadership, International Business, Business Planning, Negotiation, Training, International Sales, Brand Development, Sales Operations, P&L Management, P&L, Pricing, Program Management, Profit, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Development, Supply Chain, Market Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1987
B.S., Business - Marketing & Finance
Trump Network August 2009 - September 2010
Claire's Stores, Inc. May 1993 - October 2008
Sampson Realty March 1985 - February 1993
Skills
Management, Office Management, Spreadsheets, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Research, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel
Education
State University of New York at New Paltz
BA, Elementary Education
Valley Stream North High School
HS Diploma
The Children's Place July 2011 - Present
Elizabeth Arden November 2007 - July 2011
HBC 2005 - 2007
Lindor 2003 - 2004
Claire's Stores Inc. 1996 - 2002
Kruger Inc 1979 - 1980
Education
McGill University
Certificate, Language Interpretation and Translation
Protect-A-Bed October 2014 - Present
Follett Higher Education Group November 2010 - July 2014
Claire's Stores, Inc. March 2006 - October 2010
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Graphic Design, Leadership, Logo Design, Graphics, Creative Strategy, InDesign, Creative Direction, Typography, Layout, Packaging, Art Direction, Advertising, Marketing
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2004 — 2006
A & Associates November 2014 - Present
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Community Action Program October 2014 - November 2014
Kids Choice Sports, Dance and Fitness January 2013 - September 2013
Claire's Stores, Inc. July 2003 - June 2012
rue21 2012 - 2012
Equity Appraisers October 2001 - July 2003
Speedo January 1999 - October 2001
Claire's Accessories December 1995 - January 1999
Skills
Effective Communication, Team Commitment, Administrative..., Team Building, Recruitment & Retention, Training & Development, Sales & Marketing..., Styling, Creative Problem Solving, Visual Merchandising, New Store Openings, Planograms, Motivation, Work Ethic, Easily Adaptable, Time Management, Fast-paced, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Budget & Labor Control, Promotional Event..., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Performance Management, Employee Training, Training, Payroll, Hiring, New Hire Orientations, Event Planning, Management, Team Leadership, Coaching, Customer Service, Human Resources, Communication
Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Management
Palm Beach State College 2001 — 2004
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
The Container Store December 2011 - Present
Roscoe Village Inn, LLC July 2009 - Present
Fashion Flirts, LLC October 2010 - September 2011
Nitin Enterprises February 2010 - May 2011
Claire's March 2006 - August 2008
Claire's Stores, Inc. 1999 - March 2006
Montgomer Ward December 1994 - May 1999
Montgomery Ward April 1992 - December 1994
Montgomery Ward June 1991 - April 1992
Montgomery Ward June 1990 - June 1991
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Sales, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Trend, Assortment, Wholesale, Retail, Styling, Jewelry, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Management, E-commerce, Profit, Product Development, Team Building, Inventory Management, Time Management, Store Management, Sales Operations, Inventory Control, Merchandise Planning, Retail Sales, Negotiation
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1998
B.S., Marketing Textiles & Apparel
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1988
BS, Marketing of Textiles & Apparel
Claires Stores Inc February 1993 - May 1994
Limited Inc September 1992 - February 1993
Friendly's Ice Cream, LLC July 1990 - February 1993
Skills
Marketing Communications, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Interpersonal Skills, Interpersonal..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, German, French, Research, Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Mac, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Budgets, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Schedules, Biochemistry, Customer Relations, Product Marketing, Product Design, Social Media, Marketing, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership
Education
Franklin University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
The Ohio State University 2011 — 2013
Biochemistry
Onondaga Community College 1990 — 1996
Associates of Arts and Sciences, Humanities
Razorfish October 2013 - Present
Edelman May 2011 - October 2013
Weber Shandwick August 2010 - April 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2008 - August 2010
Hyatt Hotels Corp June 2006 - August 2008
Claire's Stores Inc June 2004 - June 2006
Monitor Technologies LLC June 2000 - June 2004
Newspaper Services of America June 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Event Management, Loyalty Marketing, PPC, Marketing, SEM, SEO, Advertising, Brand Management, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Analytics, Strategy, CRM
Education
Northern Illinois University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication and Media Studies
Florida Department of Transportation October 2014 - Present
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. May 2013 - May 2014
Senior Design / Construction Management December 2012 - May 2013
Wells Fargo Bank/Wachovia Bank February 2006 - June 2012
Wachovia Bank February 2004 - February 2006
The Home Depot June 2000 - October 2003
Claire’s Stores, Inc September 1998 - January 2000
The Sports Authority, inc February 1994 - August 1998
Skills
Organizational..., Customer Focus, Budgeting, Construction, Construction Management, Renovation, Leadership, Process Scheduler, MS Project, Project Planning, Operations Management, Project Management, Program Management, Vendor Management, Retail, Budgets, Management, Architecture, Contract Management, Contractors, Facilities Management, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, LEED, Project Estimation, Supervisory Skills, Real Estate Development, Purchasing, Project Coordination, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Cost Management, Sustainability, Customer Service, Commercial Real Estate, Risk Management, Interior Design, Negotiation, Training, Analysis, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Space planning, Cross-functional Team..., Property Management, Project Bidding, Business Development
Education
Florida International University 1981 — 1984
BA, Architecture
University of Miami 1983 — 1984
Certificate Construction Mangement, Construction Management
PartyLite December 2013 - Present
ClayMichael Creative, LLC 1994 - Present
Claire's Stores, Inc. February 2011 - June 2012
The Walt Disney Family Museum 2007 - 2009
Sears Holdings Corporation 2006 - 2007
May Co. Department Stores International 2004 - 2006
Neiman Marcus April 2000 - May 2004
MGM 1997 - 2000
The Walt Disney Company 1987 - 1994
Skills
Trend, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Merchandising, Brand Management, Tech Packs, Fashion Design, Trend Forecasting, Private Label, Product Development, Product Design, Packaging, Styling, Sourcing, Textiles, Wovens, Management, Apparel
Education
Samford University
BS, Marketing and Design
AdvancePierre Foods July 2012 - Present
AdvancePierre Foods August 2005 - August 2012
Advance Food Company May 2003 - August 2005
Advance Food Company May 2002 - May 2003
Dillards November 2001 - May 2002
Bath & Body Works April 2000 - November 2001
Maurices July 1999 - April 2000
Claire's Stores, Inc 1989 - 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Food Service, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Management, Problem Solving, Analytics, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Training, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Recruiting, Microsoft Word, Goal-driven leader, Process Improvement, Pricing, Sales Operations, P&L, Food Industry, Income Statement, Food, National Accounts, Sales, Inventory Control, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Food Safety, Meat, Merchandising, Retail
Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 1984 — 1987
English, Biology, Spanish
NYU Langone Medical Center May 2012 - Present
Outback Steakhouse January 2005 - June 2011
Claire's Stores Inc September 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Customer Service, Word, Customer Relations, Recruiting, Nursing, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Word
Education
New York University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2007 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Forensic Psychology
Stratum Energy February 2015 - Present
Kroger January 2014 - Present
Bath and Body Works December 2011 - January 2014
Levi Strauss & Co. November 2006 - December 2011
Target January 1998 - November 2006
Perry Ellis November 1995 - January 1998
Claire's Stores Inc February 1991 - March 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Customer Retention, New Business Development, Performance Improvement, Quality Improvement, Multi-Industry..., Leadership, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Training, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Recruiting, Sales, Forecasting, Profit, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Performance Management, Time Management, P&L, Hiring
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration, Certification, Hospitality and Marketing
DeVry University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science Degree, Technical Management
Valencia Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts Degree, Graphic Design
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation May 2011 - October 2012
Claire's Stores, Inc September 2007 - May 2011
Claire's Stores, Inc August 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Email Marketing, Corporate Identity, User Experience, Advertising, Logo Design, User Interface Design, Layout, Typography, Visual Communication, Graphics, Mac, Concept Development, Corporate Branding, Brand Development, Photoshop, Concept Design, Social Media, Interaction Design, Photography, Branding & Identity, Illustrator, Illustration, InDesign
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
McCann Erickson April 2013 - Present
McCann Erickson January 2012 - March 2013
Masco Cabinetry January 2011 - January 2012
Claire's Stores, Inc. June 2010 - December 2010
Wild Dunes Resort July 2007 - June 2010
Education
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science, Printing Management
Trustmark Companies April 2015 - Present
Cushman & Wakefield July 2013 - March 2015
Xchanging January 2012 - July 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation June 2011 - January 2012
Career Education Corporation March 2011 - May 2011
Jones Lang LaSalle January 2008 - February 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2005 - January 2008
Aon April 2005 - September 2005
Sears, Roebuck and Co. October 2003 - April 2005
Claire's Stores, Inc. March 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Legal Writing, Software, Commercial Real Estate, Licensing, Employment Law, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Mediation, Litigation, Litigation Management, Joint Ventures, Negotiation, Contract Management, Legal Assistance, Acquisitions, Mergers, Transactional Law, Strategic Sourcing, Risk Management, Thought Leadership, Business Strategy, Supplier Negotiation, Executive Management, Team Leadership, Legal Compliance, Procurement, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Legal Advice, Outsourcing, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Whittier Law School 1996 — 1999
JD, Law
University of Rochester 1991 — 1995
BA, Economics
Wausau East 1987 — 1991
Claire's Stores, Inc January 2010 - Present
Ernst & Young 2004 - 2007
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2003 — 2004
MBA
Florida State University - College of Business 1999 — 2002
Claire's Stores, Inc. June 2011 - Present
Duncan Associates October 2008 - May 2011
Mayer Brown LLP February 2006 - September 2008
Lockton Companies 2001 - 2004
Education
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 1999
Claire's Stores, Inc. January 2001 - Present
JM Zell Partners, Ltd. May 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Mergers, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Retail, Negotiation
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1988 — 1991
J.D., Law
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1984 — 1988
BBA, Finance
Macy's Logistics Vendor Relations ManagerWickes FurnitureJune 2004 - February 2008
Claire's Stores, Inc. 2001 - 2004
Montgomery Ward and Co January 1984 - February 2001
Montgomery Wards 1969 - 2001
Education
DePaul University
Post Graduate-Business
Northeastern Illinois University
BA, Speech/Performing Arts
Claire's Stores, Inc. August 2009 - Present
Gordmans, Inc. November 2006 - August 2009
Sprint NEXTEL October 2004 - November 2006
Abercrombie & Fitch November 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Asset Protection, Organized Retail Crime, Access Control, Physical Security, Workplace Violence, Loss Prevention, Retail, Private Investigations, Security, Investigation, Security Audits, Interrogation Techniques, Corporate Security, CCTV, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Emergency Management, Security Management, Program Management, Internal Investigations, Interrogation, Fraud, Security Operations, Surveillance, Store Management, Inventory Management, Shrinkage, Crisis Management, Protection, Executive Protection, Inventory Control, Background Checks, Big Box, Loss Prevention..., Security Training, Criminal Investigations, Risk Assessment, Store Operations
Education
Bellevue University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Ultimate Software January 2014 - Present
The Ultimate Software Group April 2008 - December 2013
Claire's Stores, Inc. 2001 - 2008
Claire's Accessories 2001 - 2008
Rexall Sundown / Rexall Showcase 1997 - 2001
Arthur Andersen LLP 1993 - 1997
Skills
Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounting, Consolidation, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Analysis, Outlooksoft, Auditing, Project Planning, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow, Finance, Leadership, Management
Education
University of Delaware 1991 — 1993
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing/ Accounting
University of Miami - School of Business 1987 — 1991
BBA, Accounting
Staples September 2014 - Present
Rite Aid May 2012 - October 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2010 - April 2012
Bed Bath & Beyond March 2006 - September 2010
Bath and Body Works/White Barn Candle Company May 2005 - March 2006
Claire's Stores, Inc July 1998 - May 2005
THE YANKEE INN January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Retail, Training, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Merchandising, Management, New Store Openings, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Sales Management, POS, Customer Service, Human Resources, Store Operations, Time Management, Hiring, Interviews, Team Building, Continuous Process..., Organizational..., Recruiting, Leadership, Big Box, Store Management, Multi-unit
Education
Northcentral University 2013 — 2013
Master's Degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Walden University
Master's Degree, Organizational Psychology and Development
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2007
B.S., Business Management
Berkshire Community College 1995 — 1998
A.A, Selected Studies - Business & Communications
Washington Journalism Conference 1994 — 1994
Washington D.C, Journalism
Apple Inc. 2005 - Present
Claire's Stores, Inc 1997 - 2005
Rainbow Apparel 1990 - 1997
Decor Corporation 1987 - 1990
Brooks Fashions, Junior Apparel 1985 - 1987
J. Riggings, Men's Apparel Stores 1981 - 1985
Skills
Merchandising, Sales Management, Customer Service, Store Management, Driving Results, Retail, Visual Merchandising, OS X, Customer Experience, Team Leadership, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Management, People Development, Leadership, Account Management, CRM, Loss Prevention, Hiring, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, B2B, Store Operations, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Profit
Education
University of Oklahoma 1981 — 1985
Business Administration
Consecra Housing Network December 2010 - Present
Lifelink Corporation & Affliliates February 2008 - December 2010
Claire's Stores, Inc. November 2001 - September 2006
Claire's Stores, Inc. March 2001 - October 2001
Claire's Stores, Inc. May 1995 - February 2001
Claire's Stores, Inc. July 1993 - April 1995
Claire's Stores, Inc. October 1989 - June 1993
Arcadia Shops February 1988 - October 1989
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. July 1985 - January 1988
Walgreen Co. June 1981 - July 1985
Skills
Financial Accounting, Financial Planning, Business Analysis
Education
Illinois State University 1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Serta International December 2010 - Present
OfficeMax November 2009 - October 2010
Claire's Stores, Inc September 2004 - October 2009
Claire's Stores, Inc February 2000 - September 2004
Claire's Stores, Inc April 1998 - February 2000
Claire's Stores, Inc September 1995 - April 1998
Skills
FMLA, Claims Management, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Training, Risk Management, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Coaching, Risk Assessment
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1991 — 1996
MSIR, Human Resources/Industrial Relations
Valparaiso University 1987 — 1991
BS, Psychology, Business
C&E Accounting and Tax Services, LLC August 2014 - Present
Gemaire Distributors June 2009 - June 2014
Claire's Stores, Inc. May 2007 - June 2009
Deloitte January 2004 - December 2006
Deloitte 2004 - 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Internal Controls
Education
Florida Atlantic University 2002 — 2003
Bachelor, Business Administration and Accounting
Fort Lauderdale / Miami Area Manager of Internal AuditSouthern Auto Finance CompanyNovember 2011 - September 2014
NCCI Holdings, Inc. November 2008 - September 2009
Claire's Stores, Inc. August 1994 - August 2008
Ryder System, Inc. August 1977 - July 1994
Arthur Andersen & Co. June 1975 - July 1977
Skills
Member, American..., Member, Florida..., Member, Institute of...
Education
Florida Atlantic University 1973 — 1975
BBA, Accounting
Gutierrez and Co CPA, PA July 2011 - Present
Sunshine Gasoline Distributor, Inc. August 2009 - July 2011
Engle Homes, Inc December 2002 - September 2008
TOUSA - Engle Homes December 2002 - August 2008
Claires Stores, Inc January 2000 - December 2002
Terranova Corporation September 1998 - December 1999
Lennar Corporation / LNR Property Corporation March 1981 - September 1998
Skills
Variance Analysis, Analysis, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Budgets, Accounting, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Due Diligence, Cash Flow, Financial Statements, Contract Management, Management, Asset Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Policy, Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, Tax, Payroll, Managerial Finance, SEC filings, Strategic Planning
Education
AFFILIATIONS - Member of the AICPA 1991 — 1992
CPA Certificate, Accounting
St. Thomas University 1981 — 1983
MBA, Accounting
St Thomas University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor, Accounting
Fibre Craft August 2011 - Present
Sunstone Inc. July 2007 - August 2011
Sunstone 2007 - 2011
Claire's Accessories October 2006 - July 2007
Claire's Stores, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Pricing, Product Development, Retail, Sales, Marketing, Inventory Management, Management, Merchandise Planning
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2001 — 2004
BA, Fashion Merchandising
BVRS Manager, Social MediaWater 2 Wine Custom WineryApril 2012 - Present
Dragonfly Soap Works January 2011 - December 2012
Claire's Stores, Inc May 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Trend Analysis
Education
Mount Mary University 2003 — 2005
B.A., Merchandising
Peekay Inc January 2006 - Present
PK Inc 2006 - Present
Peekay Incorporated January 2006 - January 2012
Claire’s Stores, Inc January 2005 - January 2012
Claire’s Stores, Inc January 1998 - January 2005
Claires Accessories 1995 - 2005
Claire’s Stores, Inc January 1996 - January 1998
Claires January 1993 - January 1996
Skills
Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Customer Service, Sales, Inventory Control, Sales Operations, Training, Management, CPFR, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting, Direct Marketing, Loss Prevention, Time Management, Marketing, Store Operations, Store Management, Driving Results, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, New Store Openings, Profit, Merchandise Planning, Multi-unit, New Store Development, Customer Satisfaction, POS, Income Statement, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Apparel, P&L Management, Hiring, Purchasing, Fashion, Team Building, Sales Management, District Management, Leadership, Multi-Unit Management, Pricing, Payroll, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Big Box, Shrinkage, Associate Development, Coaching
Education
Oakland Community College 1985 — 1988
Associate, Business
Oakland University 1985 — 1988
Associates, Business
Claire's Stores Inc. 2007 - Present
Claire's Stores Inc 2000 - 2007
Claire's Stores Inc 1992 - 2000
Skills
Sales Management, Merchandising, Team Leadership, Coaching, Store Management, Profit, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Driving Results, Multi-unit, New Store Openings, Shrinkage, Retail Sales, Store Operations
Education
Florida Atlantic University 1995 — 1999
Bachelors, English, Marketing
BMI Fitness April 2014 - Present
Claire's Accessories January 2010 - February 2011
Claire's Stores Inc January 2010 - February 2011
United Retail Inc May 2006 - October 2009
Levi Outlets 2004 - 2006
Kids "R January 1996 - January 2004
Kids R Us / Toys R Us 1988 - 2003
Kids R US 1984 - 2003
Kids "R" Us January 1989 - January 1996
John Douglas French Center January 1988 - January 1989
Skills
Loss Prevention, Coaching, Management, Recruiting, Retail, Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Team Building
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1981 — 1984
BS, Business Administration
California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Long Beach
Toys "R" Us Inc. Continuing Education
Beaverton School District 2014 - Present
Community Action Head Start 2012 - 2014
Portland Public Schools September 2011 - May 2012
Claire's Stores, Inc. 1997 - 2001
Levi Strauss & Co. 1996 - 1997
Phillips Van Heusen 1993 - 1996
Skills
Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Elementary Education, Tutoring, Educational Technology, Differentiated..., Early Childhood..., Teaching, Classroom, Recruiting, Visual Merchandising, Motivation, Sales Management, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Leadership, Problem Solving
Education
University of Portland 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Education
DWI Holdings, Inc September 1997 - September 2014
Husqvarna 1997 - 1997
Edison Brothers Stores, Inc, 1991 - 1996
Claire's Stores, Inc. 1987 - 1991
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Logistics Management, Process Improvement, Transportation..., Inventory Management, Freight, Procurement, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entrepreneurship
University of Wisconsin - Stout
Bachelor of Science (BS)
US Foods September 2012 - Present
Claire’s Stores, Inc 2007 - 2012
Air and Ocean Shipping, Inc 2005 - 2007
Panther II Transportation 2005 - 2005
Chicago Sound, Inc 2004 - 2005
Skills
Logistics, Shipping, Transportation, Freight, Process Improvement, Import, Export, Retail, Management, Time Management, Customs Regulations, Analysis, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Troubleshooting, Supply Chain Management, 3PL
Education
Elmhurst College 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Logistics and Transportation Management
Claire's Stores, Inc. 2001 - 2013
PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP 1997 - 2001
Skills
Retail, Accounting, International Taxation, Indirect Taxation, International Tax, Leadership, SEC filings, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax, Restructuring, Mergers, Strategic Planning
Education
New York University 1977 — 1982
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance and Taxation
Claire's Accessories May 1989 - February 2009
CLAIRE'S STORES, INC 1989 - 2009
Education
Michigan State University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Retail
Claire's Stores, Inc November 2008 - Present
Sears 1994 - 2001
The May Department Stores Company 1989 - 1994
Skills
Real Estate, Leases, Location Intelligence, Shopping Centers, Real Estate Development, Corporate Real Estate, Retail, Asset Management, Disposition, Lease Administration, Negotiation, Lease Negotiations, Brokerage, Entitlements, Portfolio Management, Strategy, Landlord, Market Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate Economics, Property Management, Tenant, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Transactions
Education
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Neuberger Berman Mutual Funds 2007 - Present
American Water Works 2003 - Present
The Committee of 200 1990 - Present
Ocwen Financial Corporation 2005 - 2010
Amwell Holdings LLC 2003 - 2010
Parsons Brinckerhoff 2008 - 2009
Channel Reinsurance Company 2006 - 2009
Claire's Stores, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Foster Wheeler 1994 - 2004
Booz Allen Hamilton 1995 - 1999
Skills
Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Strategy, Insurance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Change Management, Investments, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Private Equity, Finance, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship
Education
Harvard Business School 1976 — 1978
MBA, General Management
Brown University 1967 — 1971
A.B., Biography
Claire's Stores Inc November 2000 - February 2009
Federated Department Stores January 1998 - January 2000
Claire's Stores Inc January 1995 - January 1998
Nutcracker Sweets January 1990 - January 1995
Skills
Inventory Control, Leadership, Hiring, Management, Merchandising, Planograms, Purchasing, Recruiting, Retail, Selling, Sales, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising
Education
Brookdale Community College 1995 — 1998
Associates, Education
Brookdale Community College
Education
A.A
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation November 2013 - Present
Ridle- Lowell Business & Technical Institute August 2012 - July 2013
Hospice, Inc. March 2012 - July 2012
Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union June 2009 - April 2011
Tenet Healthcare January 2010 - May 2010
Bankers Life and Casualty August 2009 - December 2009
Claires Stores Inc. April 2006 - June 2009
Skills
Banking, Budgets, Analysis, Management, Loans, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Financial Services, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Interviews, Accounting, Mortgage Lending, Finance, PowerPoint
Education
Marist College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Finance
NFA
Claires Stores, Inc. March 1987 - Present
Claire's Accessories 1987 - Present
Skills
Loss Prevention, Store Management, New Store Development, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Control, Profit, Apparel, Fashion, Inventory Management, Accountability, District Management, Store Operations, Driving Results
Education
Bradford College
Bachelor of Science, Retail Management
Cosmeotology
Auburn University 2003 - Present
Division of Corporation Finance, Securities and Exchange Commission August 2005 - July 2006
Auburn University August 2002 - July 2003
Texas A&M University August 2001 - May 2002
Texas A&M University May 1997 - July 2001
Florida State University June 1996 - May 1997
Aurafin Corporation October 1992 - December 1995
Claire's Stores, Inc January 1991 - October 1992
Arthur Andersen & Co September 1983 - January 1991
Education
Texas A&M University
Ph.D, Accounting
Florida State University
M.B.A
Florida Atlantic University
B.B.A, Accounting
Sanare LLC October 2012 - May 2014
Hospital Physician Partners November 2009 - October 2012
Claire's Stores, Inc October 2007 - October 2009
Claire's Stores, Inc October 2005 - October 2007
Global Professionals, Inc January 2004 - October 2005
Riverside Group, Inc April 1997 - July 2005
Basis 100, Inc July 2002 - January 2004
TCF Financial Insurance Agency October 1994 - February 1997
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Payroll, Budgets
Education
Lakeland College
Bachelors of Arts Degree, Accounting
University of Phoenix
Masters of Business Administration, Accounting
Burger King Corporation June 2012 - Present
Burger King Worldwide, Inc. 2012 - Present
Claire's Stores, Inc. June 2009 - June 2012
Ryder System, Inc. June 2006 - June 2009
Deloitte June 2001 - June 2006
Education
University of Miami 1996 — 2000
MBA, Accounting