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Demdaco Employees
DEMDACO December 2013 - Present
Ganz USA, LLC December 2010 - May 2013
Team Dynamics December 2007 - December 2010
Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty August 2008 - August 2009
Fairmount Properties July 2005 - February 2007
Europa Homes 2001 - 2004
Skills
Residential Homes, Marketing, Sellers, Customer Service, Selling, Management, Sales, Real Estate, Sales Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Team Building, Budgets, Lead Generation, Leadership, Event Planning, Key Account Management, Real Estate Development, Property Management, Direct Sales, Advertising
Education
Cuyahoga Community College
Real Estate
DEMDACO 2004 - Present
Sprint 1997 - 2003
SPX Cooling Technologies (formerly Marley Cooling Tower) 1992 - 1997
Spencer Fane 1989 - 1992
MIMS 1985 - 1989
Skills
Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Management, Business Analysis, SDLC, Business Process..., ERP, Integration, Strategic Planning, Business Process, Visio, Databases, Cross-functional Team..., Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Software
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Strategic Data-Driven Marketing
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Managing Customer Relationships for Profit
Missouri State University
Mathematics, Computer Science
Missouri Western State University
BS, Computer Science, Math
DEMDACO September 2014 - Present
Michelle Schwartzbauer Design, LLC December 2010 - Present
A Woman's Paris April 2012 - December 2014
Whole Foods Market January 2013 - August 2014
Penguin and Fish, LLC September 2012 - January 2013
Whole Foods Market July 2011 - January 2013
Digital People May 2011 - September 2011
Penguin and Fish, LLC February 2011 - April 2011
Urban Outfitters June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Illustration, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustrator, Layout, Typography, Branding & Identity, Illustrated Type, Signage, Vector Illustration, Point-of-purchase..., Advertising, Image Editing, Blogging, Photoshop
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2007 — 2011
BFA, Illustration, Graphic Design, Advertising
Mordan Studios December 2013 - August 2015
Santa Barbara Design Studio December 2012 - December 2013
DEMDACO September 2006 - August 2012
DEMDACO 2002 - 2006
DEMDACO 2000 - 2002
Linda Mordan Design 1997 - September 2000
Oriental Trading Company/ Terry's Village Catalog April 1996 - July 1997
Skills
Product Development, Packaging, Art Direction, Product Design, Merchandising, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Gifts, Trade Shows, Marketing, Illustrator, Concept Development, Licensing, Product Launch, Product Innovation, Illustration, Fashion, Brand Management, Apparel, Photoshop, Consumer Products, Product Management, Graphic Design, Graphics, Retail, Trend Analysis, Art, Trend, Marketing Communications, Wholesale, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Strategy, Toys, Branding, Process Improvement, Team Building, Customer Service, Market Analysis, Social Media
Education
University of Kansas
BFA, Design
Platinum Realty March 2014 - Present
BC Remodel March 2014 - Present
DEMDACO March 2002 - Present
DEMDACO March 2002 - September 2009
Teletrac October 1997 - February 2002
Skills
Forecasting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, Cognos, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Oracle E-Business Suite, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, FRx, Outlook, SEC filings, Business Planning, Financial Analysis, Finance, Mergers, Management, Analysis, ERP, General Ledger, Access, Auditing, Internal Controls, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Crystal Reports, Payroll, Variance Analysis, Due Diligence, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Statements, GAAP, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Managerial Finance, Financial Audits, CPA, Accounts Payable, Tax, External Audit, Pricing, Strategic Financial..., Internal Audit, Strategy, Accounts Receivable
Education
Rockhurst College 1993 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Accountancy
Enesco January 2015 - Present
Kathy Weller Art + Ideas June 2006 - Present
DEMDACO August 2013 - Present
Papyrus-Recycled Greetings January 2013 - Present
Boston.com June 1998 - Present
Peter Pauper Press,Inc. January 2015 - Present
Children's Illustration - Freelance 2006 - March 2010
Kathy Weller Pet Portraiture January 2005 - December 2009
Tom Snyder Productions January 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Art, Illustration, Greeting Cards, Character Design, Surface Design, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Drawing, Adobe Creative Suite, Acrylic, Digital Illustration, Digital Art, Graphics, Concept Design, Photoshop, Product Design, Mac, Web Design, Creative Direction, Sketching, Blogging, Typography, Advertising, Vector Illustration, Watercolor, Painting, Product Concept, Humorist, Characters, Custom Lettering, Character Brands, Art Direction, Art Licensor, Social Expressions, Stationery, Brochures, Character Animation, Magazines, Animation, Multimedia, Copywriting, Publishing, Books, Layout
Education
Massachusetts College of Art 1990 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Fine Arts
Art Institute of Boston / Lesley College 1989 — 1990
Fine Arts
Ericsson July 2014 - Present
ScriptPro November 2011 - May 2014
Manica Architecture April 2012 - March 2013
Populous (formerly HOK Sport + Venue + Event) November 2006 - September 2011
DEMDACO 2011 - 2011
Sprint June 2006 - November 2006
Unisys March 2006 - May 2006
Advantage Sales & Marketing January 2005 - May 2006
United States Navy January 2000 - January 2003
CompUSA January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Patch Management, Hardware Support, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Servers, Printers, Software Installation, Windows, Computer Hardware, System Administration, XP, Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, VMware, Customer Relations, Database Administration, SQL, SQL Server, Problem Solving, Hardware, Outlook, Windows 7, Microsoft Exchange, Technical Support, System Deployment, A+ Certified, Help Desk Support, SCCM, Laptops, Software Documentation, Network Administration, VPN, WSUS, TCP/IP, Visio, Norton Ghost, VMware ESX, Remote Desktop, Virtualization, Databases, DHCP, IT Operations, Software, DNS, Customer Service, Networking, Blackberry Enterprise..., Disaster Recovery, Citrix
Education
Centriq 2006 — 2011
Information Technology
New Horizons 2005 — 2005
A+, Network+, Security+
United States Navy 2000 — 2003
Electronic Trouble Shooting / Repair
The University of Kansas 1999 — 2000
Graphic Design, Architecture
Hyman Brand 1987 — 1999
AEG January 2015 - Present
AEG May 2014 - January 2015
DEG Digital March 2014 - May 2014
DEG Digital September 2012 - March 2014
DEMDACO March 2012 - August 2012
DEMDACO March 2008 - August 2012
DEMDACO 2007 - 2009
Skills
Trade Shows, Account Management, Advertising, Product Development, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, B2B, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Sales Process, Brand Development, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing
Education
Marshall University 2003 — 2006
B.S., Marketing, 3.84
Southern Methodist University 2002 — 2003
Evergreen Enterprises May 2015 - Present
DEMDACO July 2010 - May 2015
DEMDACO July 2010 - May 2015
Skills
Wholesale, Key Account Development, Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Sales, B2B, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Retail, Sales Presentations, Brand Management, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Key Account Management, Selling, Management
Education
Auburn University 1977 — 1981
BS, Juvenile Justice
Auburn University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Northwestern Mutual 2012 - 2013
DEMDACO 2001 - 2011
Prism Development, Inc. 1995 - 2001
Katz Communications, FirstCom, NewCity Communications, Keymarket Communications 1984 - 1995
Skills
Marketing Communications, Sales Management, B2B, Sales Process, Performance Management, Strategic Selling, Sales Force..., Training & Development, Turnaround Situations, High Growth Companies, Culture Change, Change Communication, National Account..., Sales Consulting
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2005 — 2006
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 1980 — 1983
Bucknell University 1979 — 1979
Lumeris June 2012 - Present
Illinois Department of Transportation July 2009 - May 2012
LRS February 2005 - May 2012
American Express Incentive Services July 2006 - June 2009
DEMDACO March 2006 - July 2006
American Academy of Pediatrics May 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Cloud Computing IaaS, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services..., Business Intelligence, Databases, SSRS, ETL, T-SQL, SSIS, Data Warehousing, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Design, SDLC, Analysis Services, Data Integration, OLAP, Crystal Reports, Performance Tuning, Dimensional Modeling, Data Modeling, Data Warehouse..., SQL Tuning, Cognos, Database Administration, Business Analysis, C#, SQL, Data Analysis, Data Marts, Hadoop, Consulting, Data Mining, Powershell, Agile Modeling, Performance Improvement, PowerPivot, Team Management, Hive, Sqoop, Stored Procedures, SQL Server, SSAS, Data Cubes, Impala, Windows Azure, Management
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2001 — 2002
Master's degree, Computer Science
DEMDACO 2007 - Present
Silvestri Holiday decor 1999 - 2007
GH Estate Sales and Appraisals 1989 - 1999
Skills
Consumer Products, Merchandising, B2B, Account Management, Trade Shows, Direct Sales, Identifying Sales..., Cold Calling Experience, Lead Generation, New Business Development, Long-term Customer..., Successful Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Territory Account..., Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Wholesale, Design Research, Product Design, Product Development, Product Launch, Employee Training, Sales Management, Sales, Key Account Development, Customer Service, Selling, Brand Management, Key Account Management, Forecasting
Education
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interior Design
DEMDACO January 2014 - August 2015
Hallmark Cards April 2011 - January 2014
Hallmark Cards July 2009 - April 2011
Hallmark Cards October 2005 - June 2009
Hallmark Cards July 2001 - October 2005
Hallmark Cards May 1998 - July 2001
Skills
Consumer Products, Sales Management, Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Account Management, New Business Development, P&L Management, Business Development, Leadership, Forecasting, Team Building, Merchandising, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Customer Insight, Budgets, Strategic Planning, CRM, Retail, Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Sales Process, Training, Retail Category..., Shopper Marketing, Sales Presentations, Team Leadership, Direct Sales, Operations Management, Business Planning, Sales Analysis, Territory..., Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Long-term Customer..., Reporting & Analysis, Analytics, Key Account Management, Product Marketing, Customer Service, Profit, Wholesale, Trade Shows, Brand Management, Negotiation, B2B
Education
Central Michigan University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Managerial Economics
Avon May 2015 - Present
Evergreen Enterprises March 2014 - May 2015
Ganz/Midwest CBK/Noelle December 2012 - March 2014
DEMDACO September 2010 - November 2012
Enesco October 2003 - December 2009
TLC Designs May 1992 - October 2003
Skills
Consumer Products, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Wholesale, Sales Management, Retail, B2B, Sales, Account Management, Trade Shows, Inventory Management, Product Innovation, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Selling Skills, New Business Development, Purchasing, Product Marketing, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Selling, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Brand Development, Pricing, Marketing
Education
Business/Design 1990 — 1992
Interior Design
Northwestern Michigan College 1978 — 1980
Interior Design
Tobler Retail Sales Seminar
Retailing and Retail Operations
DEMDACO March 2009 - Present
Commerce Bank June 1991 - March 2009
Education
MBA-Finance 1989 — 1991
University of Kansas
BS-Business Management, Psychology Minor 1985 — 1989
Trinity University
Rally House June 2015 - Present
DEMDACO June 2012 - June 2015
HNTB June 2009 - June 2011
Sprint June 2006 - June 2009
Sprint November 1997 - June 2006
Reed Elsevier May 1995 - November 1997
Reed Elsevier November 1993 - May 1995
Reed Elsevier May 1991 - November 1993
Skills
Financial Statements, Auditing, Accounting, Internal Controls, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, Financial Modeling, Finance, Analysis, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Accounts Payable
Education
Bradley University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2014 — 2014
Executive Course, Financial Reporting and Strategy
Underbrush Ltd. at The Studios at Bristol June 2008 - Present
Industrial Building Corportion 2000 - Present
Drumm Farm November 1999 - Present
Underbrush Ltd 1981 - Present
DEMDACO 1996 - 2010
Smoky Hill River Festival 1993 - 2002
Didde Corporation 1967 - 2001
The Folk Art Festival at Drumm Farm 1994 - 1999
Hallmark Cards 1967 - 1974
Skills
Gifts, Glass, Craft, Graphic Design, Styling, Graphics, Brand Development, Photography, Merchandising, Wholesale, Photoshop, Creative Development, Retail, Jewelry, Fundraising, Illustrator, Ceramic, Trade Shows, Art, InDesign, Newsletters, Creative Direction
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 1967 — 1974
post graduate, Ceramics
Emporia State University 1963 — 1967
BA, Art & Business
DEMDACO July 2015 - Present
American Home Shield May 2000 - June 2015
2-10 Home Buyer's Warranty June 1998 - May 2000
Latter & Blum 1992 - 1996
Skills
Sales, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Sales Management, Account Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Customer Service
Education
University of Alabama 1985 — 1989
B.A., Art History and Business Administration
Lifetime Brands May 2011 - January 2015
Demdaco January 2007 - February 2009
E-Toys, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Syratech Corporation - Silvestri Division 1996 - 2005
Journal Transcript Newspapers October 1991 - July 1996
Skills
Product Management, Consumer Products, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Marketing, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Brand Management, Product Marketing, SAP, Product Innovation, Product Design, Robohead, Competitive Analysis, Sourcing, Trend Analysis, Retail, Global Sourcing, Wholesale, Licensing
Education
Mount Ida College (Chamberlayne)
Associate's Degree, Fashion Illustration
Northeast Metropolitan Technical School
Applied Design
GEHA September 2012 - Present
GEHA March 2012 - September 2012
J. Todd Photography March 2005 - September 2012
Insurance Pros, Inc. September 2009 - January 2012
DEMDACO May 2002 - February 2008
Kemper Auto and Home June 1998 - September 2001
HR Block 1995 - 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Program Management, Purchasing, SDLC, Supply Chain Management, Trend Analysis, Call Center, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Process Engineering, Business Process..., Change Management, Operations Management, Visio, Insurance, Analysis, Inventory Management, Access, Documentation, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, MS Project, Data Analysis, Budgeting, ERP, Team Building, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Management, Strategy, Project Management
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University 2001 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Management and Human Relations
Muncie Christian School 1987 — 1991
High School Diploma, General Studies
DEMDACO DC Process EngineerDEMDACOJune 2010 - June 2012
DEMDACO July 2003 - June 2010
FAHCI (Federal Agency of Highly Confidential Impressiveness) January 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Doing cool stuff
Education
Bradley University
BS, Industrial Engineering
DEMDACO October 2013 - Present
DEMDACO February 2008 - October 2013
Ty, Inc. 2005 - 2007
The Boyds Collection 2002 - 2005
Ty, Inc. 1997 - 2002
The Thomas Kinkade Company 1996 - 1997
Wilson Learning Corporation 1994 - 1996
Enesco 1986 - 1994
Skills
Sales Management, Coaching, Sales, Business Strategy, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Account Management, Marketing, Key Account Development, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Wholesale, Product Development, Retail, Brand Management, Key Account Management, National Accounts, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Budgets, Team Building
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1986
B.S., Business
DEMDACO February 2011 - Present
Hallmark Cards September 2008 - February 2011
Daimler Chrysler 1987 - 1988
Daimler Chrysler 1987 - 1988
Skills
Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Forecasting, Oracle E-Business Suite, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Retail, Supply Chain..., Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Sourcing, Production Planning, Income Statement, Demand Forecasting, Business Planning, Process Improvement, P&L Management, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, SAP, Wholesale, Management, Procurement, Pricing, MRP, Change Management, SAP APO, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Strategy, Business Strategy, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Operations Management, ERP, Supply Management, Leadership, Logistics, Project Planning
Education
Center
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School
MBA
DEMDACO December 2012 - Present
LC Studios December 2006 - Present
Gemaco January 2007 - November 2012
OfficeMax June 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Wordpress Design, CSS, HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Acrobat, Fireworks, Javascript Integration, PHP Integration, Joomla, Graphic Design, Web Design, Basic SEO, Fiber Arts, Sewing, Freelance Graphics, Logo Design, Email Design, Print Design
Education
Truman State University 2002 — 2006
BFA, Visual Communications
Truman State University 2002 — 2006
BFA, Fiber Arts
Demdaco October 2011 - Present
Casafina January 2008 - October 2011
OneCoast March 2006 - January 2008
Nation's Mortgage Co. January 2002 - March 2006
Bijan January 1993 - July 2001
The Broadway Department Stores June 1989 - January 1993
Estee Lauder 1983 - 1988
Skills
Creative Direction, Product Development, Sales, Retail, Leadership, Negotiation, Marketing, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Merchandising, Brand Management, Key Account Development, Trade Shows, Consumer Products
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
BS, Economics/Communication & Public Speaking
The Painted Wren LLC March 2014 - Present
DEMDACO September 2006 - June 2013
Ty,Inc 1999 - 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Sales, Account Management, Wholesale, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Customer Service, Budgets, Sales Management, Key Account Development, B2B, Marketing, Sales Operations, Microsoft Office, Business Development, Trade Shows, Product Development, PowerPoint, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Selling, Key Account Management, Brand Management, Direct Sales, Inventory Management, Sales Process, Cold Calling
Education
Youngstown State University 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching
The Ohio State University 1980 — 1982
Child Development
Canfield High
Lou Lou's October 2013 - Present
Gifted November 2012 - August 2013
Frooogal January 2012 - May 2012
DHR & Company August 2010 - May 2012
DEMDACO February 2010 - June 2010
Parisian July 2005 - March 2007
Saks Incorporated July 2004 - July 2005
Macy's 1991 - 2004
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Apparel, Trend, Fashion, Tactical Planning, Forecasting
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1983 — 1987
Psychology
DEMDACO December 2014 - Present
Carson Home Accents July 2013 - December 2014
Midwest - CBK August 2012 - May 2013
Midwest - CBK December 2000 - July 2012
Midwest - CBK 1999 - 2010
Skills
Wholesale, Merchandising, Private Label, Trade Shows, Sales Operations, Market Planning, Strategist, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Key Account Development, National Accounts, Sourcing, Team Building, Retail, Business Development, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Sales, B2B, Product Development, Product Marketing, Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Presentations, Pricing, Key Account Management, Advertising, Direct Sales, Income Statement, Selling, Sales Process, P&L Management, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Cold Calling, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
North Carolina State University 1984 — 1988
BA, Finance and Marketing
Rumson Fair Haven RHS
Crowley Furniture March 2015 - Present
Rich-Kat, Inc. May 2011 - Present
JC Penney October 2012 - March 2015
DEMDACO November 2009 - May 2011
DEMDACO August 2003 - November 2009
Smith-Dale Inc. May 1985 - May 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, Dreamweaver, HTML, XHTML, CSS, InDesign, Access, Microsoft Excel, Graphic Design, Management, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Marketing, Photography, Merchandising, Marketing Communications, Retail, Wholesale, Sales, B2B, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Direct Marketing, Packaging, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Fashion, Market Research, Corporate Branding, Newsletters, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Catalogs, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Concept Development
Education
Central Missouri State University 1981 — 1985
BFA, Commercial Art
Grandview High School
DEMDACO November 2006 - Present
Self Employed, Design Freelancing January 2004 - Present
Education
Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia State University
CEVA SANTE ANIMALE April 2013 - Present
Agropinion April 2009 - Present
DL Cattle Ranch July 1993 - Present
Greater Kansas City Chapter - Public Relations Society of America January 2013 - December 2013
Livestock Marketing Association March 2012 - April 2013
DEMDACO January 2011 - January 2012
Commerce Bank August 2003 - January 2011
Commerce Bank February 2000 - August 2003
New England Financial May 1997 - February 2000
Grove Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce December 1994 - May 1997
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Blogging, CRM, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Event Management, Sales, B2B, Management, Trade Shows, SEO, Strategy, Product Development, Facebook, Market Planning, Budgets
Education
Kansas State University 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Journalism
Coffeyville Community College 1989 — 1991
AA, Journalism & Agriculture
Cremalab June 2015 - Present
VML December 2014 - June 2015
SLD January 2014 - December 2014
Tech Orchard April 2011 - July 2013
University of Kansas December 2009 - September 2011
Wasabi Mobile February 2008 - May 2009
Sprint Nextel August 2006 - February 2008
Sprint Nextel August 2006 - December 2006
DEMDACO May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
AngularJS, ReactJs, Node.js, JavaScript, Front-end Development, HTML 5, CSS Javascript, Illustrator, MeteorJS, Website Development, Chinese, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategy, Mobile Applications, Research, Product Development, Management, Enterprise Mobility, Mobile Strategy, Sales, Data Analysis, E-commerce, Mobile, Entrepreneur, Technology Evangelism, SASS, PHP, Analytics, Ember.js, Ruby on Rails, RubyMine, Start-ups, International Business, Mobile Devices, Photoshop, Mobile Marketing, Tortoise SVN, Subversion
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 2002 — 2006
BBA, Marketing
Blue Valley High School 1996 — 2000
zData Inc. March 2015 - Present
WellCare Health Plans April 2014 - February 2015
Independent Contractor March 2013 - February 2014
Financial Industry August 2012 - March 2013
Advertising Industry October 2010 - August 2012
Online Advertising Industry July 2009 - January 2011
Allegro Development May 2008 - January 2009
DEMDACO April 2007 - April 2008
K2b October 2006 - April 2007
SunGard March 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Business Intelligence, Database Design, Windows Server, SQL, Data Warehousing, Databases, Data Quality, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Greenplum, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Quality Assurance, MySQL, Unix
Education
University of Kansas 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
DEMDACO January 2011 - Present
Data Systems International July 2010 - January 2011
Data Systems International January 2005 - January 2011
QualServ Corporation 2002 - 2005
Blakely Crop Hail Insurance July 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Developer 2000, Data Collection, Oracle Applications, Software Development, Pre-sales, Order Management, ERP, SQL, XML, SQL Server, PL/SQL, Databases, Java, Oracle SQL, Business Analysis, Unix, Mobile Applications, Microsoft SQL Server, Integration, Oracle, Enterprise Software, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Performance Tuning, Requirements Analysis, .NET, Web Development
Education
Oracle Corporation 2005 — 2011
Oracle Database and Development
Topeka Technical College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Systems
Kansas State University 1999 — 2000
Electrical Engineering
NeverStrip Floor Coatings September 2011 - Present
Klick Properties LLC March 2003 - Present
Floor Perfect LLC January 2013 - Present
Image Flooring dba. Image Advantage 2007 - August 2011
Lowes 2006 - 2007
City of Olathe 2004 - 2006
DEMDACO 2000 - 2003
Skills
Sales, Profit, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Budget, Account Management, Negotiation, Budgets, Leadership, Business Development, Team Leadership, Management, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2007 — 2009
Bachelors, Bachelors of Liberal Arts, 3.75
JCCC 2001 — 2003
General Requirement, Nursing, EMT
ALERT 1999 — 2001
Technical, Tech Rescue
High School 1996 — 1999
High School Diploma, High School, 4.0
DEMDACO June 2011 - Present
Russ Berrie October 2007 - April 2011
Amscan, Inc. Elmsford, NY January 2005 - June 2007
Russ Berrie & Company, Oakland, NJ 1993 - 2004
Papel Freelance, Cranbury NJ 1990 - 1992
Skills
Creative Direction, Product Development, Management, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Product Innovation, Product Management, Consumer Products, Gifts, Licensing, Brand Development, Product Design, Sales, Toys, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Sourcing, Merchandising
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
BS, Marketing
DEMDACO March 2007 - Present
IBT, Inc March 2005 - March 2007
Harte-Hanks December 2000 - March 2005
Shick USA September 1996 - December 2000
Shick USA November 1995 - September 1996
Shick USA January 1995 - November 1995
Skills
SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Development, Oracle E-Business Suite, Databases, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, PL/SQL, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Oracle, Data Warehousing, Integration, Database Design, ERP, Testing, XML, .NET, Process Improvement, ASP.NET, ETL, Access, Crystal Reports, T-SQL, Visio, VB.NET, MS Project
Education
Kansas State University
BSME (Mechanical Engineering)
The Southwest Connection, LLC May 2014 - Present
Evergreen Enterprises 2013 - 2014
DEMDACO 2006 - 2013
Seasons of Cannon Falls 2005 - 2006
Blackthorne Rose 1991 - 2001
Digital Eqiupment Corporation 1988 - 1993
Skills
Account Management, Consumer Products, Marketing, Product Development, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Sales Management, Wholesale, Forecasting, B2B, New Business Development, Sales, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Strategic Planning, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management
Education
Regis University 1989 — 1991
MBA, Finance and Accounting
Winona State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
RR Donnelley March 2014 - Present
Graco Children's Products January 2013 - February 2014
Schawk September 2010 - April 2012
Wink Display August 2005 - September 2010
Macy's October 2005 - February 2009
Demdaco January 2008 - January 2008
DTR Atlanta April 2007 - April 2007
BI-LO, LLC November 2005 - July 2006
Macy's April 1994 - August 2005
Oroton, INC 1991 - 1993
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Social Media, Merchandising, Photography, Fashion, Direct Mail, Customer Service, Catalogs, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Account Management, Concept Development, Team Building, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Brand Management, Management, Budgets, Project Management, Retail, Project Planning, Training, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Planning
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1987 — 1989
Fashion Design & Visual Merchandising
DEMDACO June 2011 - Present
Russ Berrie July 2005 - April 2011
Babies R Us August 2004 - December 2004
Kids R Us February 2002 - August 2004
Toys R Us June 2000 - February 2002
Toys R Us July 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Product Development, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Advertising, Consumer Products
Education
Lycoming College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Business Marketing, Psychology
Hunters Specialties August 2015 - Present
Battenfeld Technologies Inc. October 2012 - July 2015
GE Environmental Services August 2011 - October 2012
DEMDACO October 2006 - August 2011
Byeway Books, Inc. 2003 - 2006
Sprint 1998 - 2000
Education
Rockhurst University 1996 — 1998
MBA, Executive Fellows
University of Notre Dame 1982 — 1986
BBA, Accountancy
DEMDACO April 2015 - Present
Freelance designer + art director 2003 - Present
Anthem Ventures, LLC June 2013 - February 2015
TriStar Publishing January 2009 - May 2013
Bryant, Lahey & Barnes, Inc. January 2007 - January 2009
Townsend Communicatons August 2006 - January 2007
The Kansas City Star March 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Print Collateral Design, Print Publications, Online Publishing, Online Publications, basic CSS, HTML + CSS, Blog Development, Blogging, editorial design, Photo Stylist, Magazine Design, digital magazine design, social media management, Social Media Marketing, Social Marketing, Graphic Design, Publications, HTML, Wordpress, Blogging Software, Blog Marketing, Fashion Blogging, WordPress, Publishing, Art Direction, Brochures, Web Design, Magazines, Graphics, SMO, Advertising, Social Media, Layout
Education
The University of Kansas 1998 — 2003
BFA, Visual Communication (Graphic Design)
435 South Magazine May 2015 - Present
DEMDACO March 2015 - Present
Coterie Theatre January 2015 - May 2015
The Kansas City Star June 2014 - May 2015
Kansas City Ballet June 2014 - June 2014
Reach Out and Read March 2014 - May 2014
The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial August 2013 - December 2013
Red Carpet Ink June 2013 - August 2013
Kansas City Art Institute Academic Resource Center January 2012 - May 2013
Houston Herald November 2007 - February 2011
Skills
Illustration, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Book Illustration, Painting, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Vector Illustration, Fashion Illustration, Watercolor Illustration, Logo Design, Product Design, Interior Design, Digital Painting, Watercolor, Writers, Non-fiction Writer, Creative Writing, Creative Strategy, Creative Solutions, Creative Services, Creative Arts, Creative Concept Design, Young Adult Literature, English Literature, American Literature, Sociology, Political Sociology, Art Direction, Styling, Stylists, Art History, Art Education, Art Exhibitions, Advertising, Mobile Advertising, Online Advertising, Visual Communication, Visual Merchandising, Visual Arts, Visual Design, Magazine Layout Design, Layout Design, Site Layout, CCI NewsDesk, Editorial Illustrations, Editorial Product..., Newspaper Design
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration
Kansas City Art Institute
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
DEMDACO January 2006 - Present
Six String Music Studios 1995 - Present
Boy Scouts of America March 2003 - December 2005
Lucent Network Professional Services April 1999 - May 2002
ENTEX Information Services / Businessland April 1984 - April 1997
Vanstar 1987 - 1987
Skills
Information Technology, Servers, Vendor Management, Project Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Networking, Training, Business Analysis, Windows, Product Management, Product Development, Team Leadership, Change Management, Purchasing, Music Production, Songwriting, Studio Recording, Music, Sound, Audio Engineering, Logic Studio, Logic Pro, Data Center, Databases, CRM, Enterprise Software, ERP, Leadership, Visio, Integration, Management, Disaster Recovery, Network Administration, VPN, Project Planning, Switches, Sales Operations, Wireless Networking, Technical Support, Access, Business Intelligence, Security, SDLC, Business Process...
Education
Electronics Institute 1981 — 1983
MT, Microprocessor Technology
Johnson County Community College 1979 — 1981
AS, Liberal Arts
The University of Kansas 1977 — 1979
DEMDACO January 2012 - Present
KU Endowment Association January 2008 - August 2011
Direct Action and Research Training (DART) Center August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Brand Development, Brand Management, Product Development, Timelines, Trend Forecasting, Sales Analysis, Retail Marketing, Trend Researching, Product Marketing, Collateral Materials..., Product Design, Trend Analysis, Jewelry Design, Accessories, Display Advertising, Retail Packaging, Vendor Relationships, Quality Management, Strategic Communications, Packaging, Marketing Communications, Branding, Merchandising, Creative Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Outlook, Social Media, Facebook
Education
The University of Kansas 2008 — 2011
BA, Sociology, Business
Study Abroad: Paris, France
French Language and Culture
DEMDACO May 2014 - August 2014
Education
The University of Kansas 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Senior
Supplyworks June 2015 - Present
DEMDACO March 2015 - June 2015
Fleenor Security Systems June 2014 - February 2015
Bimbo Bakeries USA June 2011 - May 2014
PFG Milton's August 2010 - May 2011
JanPak May 2003 - May 2010
Skills
Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Budgets, Recruiting, Program Management, Key Account Management, Managing Key Accounts, Prospecting Skills, Sales Cycle Management, Pipeline Growth, Opportunity..., Opportunity Tracking, New Business Generation, Appointment Making, Cold Calling Experience, Sales Presentation..., Executive Presentation..., Key Account Development, Trade Shows, Sales Presentations, Training, National Accounts, Cold Calling, B2B, Sales Process, Pricing, P, Forecasting, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Outside Sales, Strategy, Product Development, Coaching, Manufacturing, Selling, Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, P&L Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
King College 2015 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
DEMDACO January 2011 - July 2015
DEMDACO January 2011 - December 2014
DEMDACO August 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Graphic Design, Product Development, Branding & Identity, Packaging Design, Product Styling, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Innovation, Time Management, Art Direction, Typography, Marketing, Layout, Leadership
Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul 2006 — 2010
Graphic Design
DEMDACO April 2010 - Present
DEMDACO September 2006 - March 2010
Amscan September 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Wholesale, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Account Management, Forecasting, Retail, Product Development, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales, Sales Presentations, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Product Management, Integrated Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Business Strategy, Gifts, Direct Sales, Brand Development, Market Research, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Online Marketing, Marketing Management, Vendor Relationships, Team Building, Packaging, Customer Satisfaction, Product Marketing, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Sales Growth, Inventory Management, Marketing Communications, Licensing, Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Negotiation
Education
James Madison University 1983 — 1987
BS, Business and Interior Design
Symrise February 2013 - Present
Symrise PureScents September 2011 - February 2013
Arylessence, Inc May 2009 - September 2011
DEMDACO August 2006 - September 2008
Ganz December 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Fragrance, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales, Cosmetics, Sales Management, Strategy, Personal Care, Consumer Products, Flavors, Market Planning, Marketing, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Business Development, Brand Management, FMCG, Brand Development, B2B, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, CRM, Fragrance Sales, Natural Fragrance, Green Products, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Trade Shows, Sales Operations, SAP, Budgets, SWOT analysis, Marketing Copy, Technical Presentations, Gross Profit Analysis, Ingredients, Forecasting, Pricing, Product Innovation, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Beauty Industry
Education
East Carolina University 1999 — 2003
BS, Marketing
Kasasa by BancVue December 2013 - Present
Kasasa by BancVue March 2013 - December 2013
DEMDACO December 2012 - March 2013
Ganz USA, LLC December 2010 - August 2012
Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. December 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Account Management, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Outside Sales, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Retail, Purchasing, B2B, Direct Sales, Wholesale, Budgets, Event Planning, Marketing, Sales Presentations, Social Media, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Sales Process, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com, Product Marketing
Education
Northern Arizona University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, 3.01
Scripps's Ranch High School 2000 — 2004
DEMDACO April 2014 - Present
Intouch Solutions May 2003 - November 2013
Intouch Solutions February 2009 - January 2010
Fleishman-Hillard May 2000 - May 2003
Porter Novelli September 1998 - May 2000
Hoechst Marion Roussel 1998 - 1999
Ruder Finn June 1996 - September 1998
Citigate Cunningham (formerly Cunningham Communciations) 1994 - 1995
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Media Relations, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Business Development, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Healthcare Information..., Project Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Information Architecture, Customer Engagement, Web Analytics, Presentations, Management, Consumer Behaviour, Digital Media
Education
Villanova University 1992 — 1996
BA, Marketing/Communications
Santa Clara University 1995 — 1995
Université Paris X Nanterre 1993 — 1994
French
Kathy Ireland Worldwide 2013 - Present
OneCoast October 2010 - April 2013
Demdaco January 2007 - February 2009
Silvestri - E-Toys Direct April 2005 - January 2007
Silvestri - Syratech Corporation November 1999 - January 2005
Figi 1994 - 1999
Skills
Business Strategy, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Management, Sales, P&L Management, Wholesale, Merchandising, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Product Development, Consumer Products, Trade Shows, Retail, New Business Development, Marketing, Key Account Management, B2B, Sales Operations, Account Management, Market Planning, Selling, Sales Process, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Pricing, Brand Development
Education
University of Southern California
DEMDACO 2012 - Present
Hallmark Cards July 2011 - January 2012
Cambria Cove April 2008 - July 2011
Hallmark Cards September 2006 - March 2008
Meredith March 1996 - August 2006
Skills
Creative Direction, Layout, Creative Strategy, Marketing Communications, Illustrator, Logo Design, Photography, Web Design, Art Direction, Advertising, Brand Development
Education
Drake University 1977 — 1981
BFA, Graphic Design, Graphic Design, Jewelry/Silversmithing
Drake University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
DEMDACO July 2009 - Present
Independent Merchandising Contractor June 2003 - July 2009
The Boyds Collection August 2002 - January 2004
Applause LLC May 1999 - August 2002
Pottery Barn August 1998 - May 1999
Big M, Inc. MANDEE March 1997 - May 1998
Golden Touch June 1996 - March 1997
Charming Shoppes January 1994 - May 1996
John Wanamaker May 1992 - January 1994
Skills
Sales Management, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Product Development, Brand Development, Product Marketing, Customer Service, Account Management, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Retail, Sales, Key Account Development, B2B, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Management
Education
Philadelphia University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Retail Management/Apparel Marketing
Commerce Bank June 2013 - Present
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation November 2012 - February 2013
DEMDACO 2011 - 2012
AMC Entertainment February 2011 - April 2011
Hallmark Cards, Inc July 2001 - May 2009
Hallmark Cards November 1996 - July 2001
Hallmark Cards June 1990 - November 1996
Skills
Project Management, Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Variable Data Printing, Customer Service, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Mail, Team Leadership, Merchandising, Management, Coaching, Inventory Management, Contract Management, PowerPoint, Product Development, Brochures, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Publicity, Logo Design, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Process Improvement, Trade Shows, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Account Management, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, B2B, Market Research, Team Building, Budgets, Retail, Organizational..., Brand Management, Public Relations, Outlook, Visio, Typography, Business Process, Program Management, Advertising, Supply Chain, Social Media Marketing, Windows, Brand Development
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1986 — 1998
Education
Park University 1975 — 1980
BA, Liberal Arts
Park Hill High School
High School Diploma
DEMDACO October 2012 - Present
OneCoast December 2010 - September 2012
Affinity Cloud Marketing May 2009 - September 2010
Vantage Apparel 2007 - 2009
A.T. Cross 2004 - 2007
cyrk 1999 - 2004
Ride Snowboards 1996 - 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Merchandising, Trade Shows, B2B, Corporate Gifts, Sales Management, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Management, Retail
Education
NHTI, Concord's Community College
University of Vermont
Behr Process Corporation August 2014 - Present
Erickson & Associates - Independent Contractor May 2001 - Present
DEMDACO October 2013 - August 2014
Erickson & Associates 2001 - 2011
Sales Team 2001 - 2004
Nine West Group January 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Account Management, Sales Management, Event Planning, Product Development, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Direct Sales, Trade Shows, B2B, Pricing, Marketing, Selling
Education
Iowa State University 1997 — 1998
Community and Regional Planning
Carlson College of Massage Therapy 1993 — 1994
graduate, massage therapy
Demdaco January 2000 - January 2011
UNL Extension March 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Working with product..., Established Painted..., Painting Conventional ..., Photoshop paint and..., Blogger, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Books, Graphic Design, Art, Blogging, Craft, Photography, Online Marketing
Education
Wayne State College 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Home Economics Education, Textiles and Clothing Design
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1978 — 1981
Home Economics Education, Textiles and Clothing Design
Wells Fargo May 2015 - Present
Ameripride Services October 2013 - April 2015
DEMDACO March 2012 - September 2013
Wells Fargo 2007 - 2012
Skills
Advertising, Microsoft Office, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Creative Direction, Marketing, Adobe Acrobat, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Mac, Communication, scene 7, Eloqua, Google Analytics, Google Adwords
Education
Augsburg College 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies
Universal Direct Fulfillment August 2014 - Present
Independent Consultant August 2013 - August 2014
JCPenney August 2012 - July 2013
Dillards March 2012 - August 2012
BASE4 Group, Inc November 2011 - February 2012
Current USA, Inc. August 2009 - January 2011
Lillian Vernon Catalog August 2006 - March 2008
DEMDACO 2004 - 2006
The Bradford Group April 1997 - October 2004
Fitz and Floyd Silvestri 1994 - 1997
Skills
Product Development, Brand Development, Global Sourcing, Product Management, Product Sourcing, Art Direction, Retail Buying, Vendor Relations, Gross Margin, Visual Merchandising, Web Merchandising, Merchandising, Pricing, Purchasing, Creative Direction, Marketing, P&L Management, Retail, Copywriting, Start-ups
Education
Ouachita Baptist University
B.A., Communications/ English/ Art History
Pine Bluff High School
Angelica Corporation June 2014 - Present
MNX Global Logistics 2013 - 2014
Robert Half Finance & Accounting March 2012 - October 2013
GE Capital September 2011 - February 2012
DEMDACO July 2007 - June 2011
HDR January 2008 - May 2009
Black & Veatch November 2004 - April 2007
Unemployed January 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Procurement, Accounting, Management, Purchasing, Contract Management, Accounts Payable, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Sourcing, Customer Service
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Platt College 1983 — 1985
Associates, Business Administration
DEMDACO July 2011 - Present
Gund May 2001 - June 2011
Eden December 1994 - March 2001
Freelance Designer 1992 - 1994
Skills
Toys, Product Design, Concept Development, Packaging, Consumer Products, Wholesale, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Art, Graphics, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Graphic Design, Merchandising, Product Innovation, Product Development, Design Strategy
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1988 — 1992
BFA, Creative and Graphic Design
Fashion Institute of Technology 1987 — 1987
Summer Classes, Fashion Illustration and Graphic Design
Baptist Health December 2013 - Present
Ponte Vedra Soccer Club May 2013 - Present
Baptist Medical Center Beaches January 2012 - May 2013
Tanners Bar and Grill May 2007 - September 2012
SIUE January 2011 - May 2011
SIUE January 2011 - May 2011
DEMDACO May 2006 - August 2007
Special Beginnings May 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Athletics, Leadership, Soccer, Sports, Athletic Training, Cpr Certified, Public Speaking, Strength & Conditioning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, ACP, BLS, Event Planning, Healthcare, Hospitals, Medicine, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Strength
Education
Jacksonville University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing, Critical Care Nursing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2007 — 2011
kinesiology, Exercise Science
Olathe East High School 2003 — 2007
LA Creative December 2014 - Present
American Advertising Federation- Kansas City 2010 - Present
DEMDACO June 2013 - December 2014
Netchemia December 2011 - June 2013
Tonic October 2010 - December 2011
Brickhouse Studio August 2005 - December 2009
Hallmark Cards August 2001 - August 2006
The Buckle May 1999 - August 2001
Gear for Sports June 1996 - May 1999
Jostens May 1992 - June 1996
Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Typography, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Branding & Identity, Concept Development, Creative Strategy, Layout, Packaging, Integrated Marketing, Web Design, InDesign, Art, Adobe Acrobat, Brand Development, Brochures
Education
The University of Kansas 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
University of Kansas 1987 — 1992
Bachelor Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Rapid Signs July 2011 - Present
Stay at home mom April 2006 - July 2011
Latin Quarter Inc - client Water For The World April 2006 - June 2009
IBM Global Services April 2004 - April 2006
DEMDACO January 2002 - April 2004
Alamosa PCS October 2001 - December 2001
Black & Veatch August 2001 - October 2001
IBM Global Services April 2000 - July 2001
@Tech division of AppleOne June 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Budgets, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Public Relations, Forecasting, Recruiting, Outlook, Microsoft Office
Education
Central Missouri State University
B.S.B.A, Business Administration: Finance/Mktg
Longview Community College
A.A., General Studies
DEMDACO June 2015 - Present
DEMDACO October 2011 - June 2015
Sprint Nextel June 2011 - October 2011
Sprint Nextel October 2008 - June 2011
Sprint Nextel June 2007 - October 2008
Sprint Nextel May 2006 - June 2007
Sprint Nextel March 2005 - May 2006
Sprint Nextel November 2003 - March 2005
Sprint Nextel June 2000 - November 2003
Skills
Finance, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Telecommunications, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Modeling, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Business Case, PeopleSoft, Business Analysis, Investor Relations, Team Building, Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Change Management, Management, Financial Planning
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2002 — 2004
Masters in Business Administration, Finance and MIS
The University of Kansas 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance
Toys R Us August 2012 - Present
Toys R Us February 2012 - July 2012
DEMDACO September 2011 - July 2012
Creative Cedar Designs Inc. November 2011 - March 2012
Melissa & Doug August 2011 - October 2011
Toys R Us March 2011 - May 2011
Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc. January 2007 - January 2011
Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc. June 2000 - December 2006
Linger & Larkin June 1999 - May 2000
Education
The College of New Jersey 1995 — 1999
BFA, Graphic Design
IMAX Worldwide Imports 2013 - Present
Jay company 2011 - 2013
DEMDACO January 2007 - May 2010
Relevant Products February 2002 - May 2006
Upper Canada Soap & Candle Company May 2001 - February 2002
United Design Corp July 1995 - December 1999
Fitz & Floyd June 1988 - July 1995
Hewlett-Packard April 1984 - March 1987
Skills
Sales Management, Product Development, Account Management, New Business Development, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Merchandising, Forecasting, Sales Process, Pricing, Apparel, National Accounts, Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Wholesale, Consumer Products, P&L Management, Selling, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, B2B, Brand Development, Direct Sales, Purchasing, Cold Calling, Market Planning, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Business Development, E-commerce, Management, Market Research, CRM, International Sales, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1980 — 1982
B.B.A, Computer Science
eco chic May 2011 - Present
DEMDACO 2010 - August 2011
Evergreen Enterprises, Inc. 2006 - 2010
Recycled Paper Greetings February 2007 - October 2007
Fuss & Company 2004 - 2006
Portal Publications 1995 - 2004
660 Corp. / B&N 1992 - 1995
Skills
Retail, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Merchandising, Sales Management, Marketing, Customer Service, New Business Development, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Inventory Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Packaging, Product Development, Sales Operations, Wholesale
Education
University of New Haven 1987 — 1990
BA, Graphic Design
Farmdog Studios January 2014 - Present
Magnet Works, Ltd. September 2013 - Present
Sullivan Higdon & Sink September 2012 - Present
DEMDACO 2010 - 2011
Barkley 1997 - 2000
Muller + Company 1994 - 1997
Skills
Art Direction, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Art, Concept Development, Typography, Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, Creative Strategy, Corporate Branding
Education
Miami University 1989 — 1993
BFA, Graphic Design
DEMDACO February 2012 - Present
Heartland Surgical Specialty Hospital February 2010 - September 2010
Hawn Marketing & Business Development 2007 - February 2010
Medi-Flex 2005 - 2006
Hallmark Cards 1997 - 1999
Hallmark Cards 1993 - 1996
Kansas City Art Institute 1990 - 1992
Hallmark Cards 1988 - 1992
Niels Diffrient Studio 1986 - 1986
Skills
Project Management, Art Direction, Business Development, Product Development, Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Management, Product Marketing, Leadership, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Merchandising, Sales, Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, Market Planning
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 1984 — 1987
BFA, Industrial Design
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1990 — 1996
MBA, Marketing
DEMDACO May 2011 - Present
Russ Berrie U. S. Gift, Inc. October 2010 - April 2011
Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc. 2005 - 2010
Toys R Us 2001 - 2004
Direct Connect International Inc. 1990 - 2000
Skills
Account Management, Brand Management, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Concept Development, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Human Resources, Licensing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, New Business Development, P, Packaging, Product Design, Product Development, Product Innovation, Product Management, Product Marketing, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Toys, Trade Shows, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, B2B, Brand Development
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1988 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
National Chengchi University 1981 — 1985
BA, Economics
Aha Consulting, Inc. February 2008 - Present
DEMDACO 2007 - 2009
DEMDACO January 2005 - March 2006
Analysts International January 1992 - December 2005
Hughes Aircraft Systems International May 1988 - September 1991
Hughes Aircraft Company 1985 - 1988
Skills
SQL, PL/SQL, Project Management, Product Development, Windows, Data Warehousing, Unix, Unix Shell Scripting, .NET, SDLC, Business Intelligence, ASP.NET, Database Design, Databases, Oracle, XML, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Software Documentation, ETL, Crystal Reports, ERP, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, VB.NET, Integration, C#
Education
University of Kansas 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
University of Kansas 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Italian
DEMDACO
Skills
Budgets, Merchandising, Process Improvement, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Team Building, Licensing, Consumer Products, Account Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Product Development, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1978 — 1979
B.S., Accounting
University of Baltimore 1975 — 1977
mba, finance
The George Washington University 1966 — 1970
Amscan October 2013 - Present
DEMDACO October 2011 - September 2013
Russ Berrie US Gift, Inc. March 2009 - July 2010
Ty, Inc. January 1998 - February 2009
Bob's Stores 1993 - 1998
Skills
Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Merchandising, Sales, Retail, Brand Management, Selling, New Business Development, Marketing, Inventory Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Purchasing, Management
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Buying and Merchandising
DEMDACO sales repSilvestri2000 - 2007
Education
University of North Texas 1968 — 1972
DEMDACO July 2009 - November 2010
DEMDACO November 2004 - July 2009
Global Home Products: Burnes Group division June 2003 - November 2004
Newell Rubbermaid June 2003 - November 2004
Calphalon June 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Product Development, Advertising, Marketing Strategy
Education
Kansas State University 1998 — 2002
B.S., International Business and Marketing
Demdaco Account ExecutiveTyNovember 2000 - August 2006
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1983 — 1985
Sprint August 2008 - Present
DEMDACO 2004 - 2007
Skills
Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., Software Project..., SDLC, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Business Process, Process Improvement, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Design, Telecommunications, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Software Development, Business Process..., Program Management, Data Warehousing, Project Management, Oracle, Product Management, PMP, SQL, Product Development, Visio, PL/SQL, MS Project, ETL, ERP, Databases, Data Modeling, Integration
Education
Osmania University 1994 — 1996
OneCoast June 2008 - Present
DEMDACO June 2006 - February 2008
Russ Berrie June 2003 - June 2006
The Van Group January 2002 - June 2003
Papel Giftware Company August 1990 - December 2001
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, Sales Management, Selling, Marketing, Training, Management, Recruiting, Coaching, Budgets, Project Planning, Logistics, New Business Development, Trade Shows, Account Management, B2B
Education
Johnson County Community College
University of Missouri-Columbia
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City August 2014 - Present
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City November 2013 - July 2014
Garmin International November 2007 - November 2013
DEMDACO 2005 - 2007
Emerson Ventilation Products 2000 - 2005
Emerson Ventilation Products 1998 - 2000
The Back Center 1992 - 1997
Skills
Process Improvement, Product Management, Project Management, Product Development, SDLC, Program Management, Account Management, Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Cognos, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Business Development, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Project Planning, CRM, MS Project, Requirements Analysis, Visio, Access, ERP, Analysis, Data Analysis, Integration, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Requirements Gathering, Business Process
Education
Baker University 2005 — 2007
MBA, Business
University of Kansas 2000 — 2001
Masters of Science, Exercise Physiology
University of Central Missouri 1998 — 2000
BA, Education
Larson-Juhl January 2014 - Present
DEMDACO July 2006 - January 2014
The Encore Group June 2005 - July 2006
Figi 2003 - 2005
Giftware Holdings, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Applause 1988 - 1997
Skills
Sales Management, Retail, Sales, Product Development, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Account Management, B2B, New Business Development, Wholesale, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows, Marketing, Team Building, Budgets, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Management, Training, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, P&L Management, Selling, Product Marketing, Sales Process, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Cold Calling, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Pricing, Market Planning, Negotiation, Business Planning, Product Management, National Accounts, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor's Degree
UMASS-Amherst
Social Butterfly Retail Solutions,LLC December 2014 - Present
Demdaco February 2008 - August 2014
Ty 1997 - 2007
Basket Case Originals January 1989 - January 1997
Skills
B2B, Sales Operations, Account Management, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Sales Management, Merchandising, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing, Consumer Products, Advertising, Sales Presentations, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Retail, Product Marketing
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications Marketing
DEMDACO October 2009 - August 2011
Russ Berrie 2000 - 2005
Education
California State University-Long Beach
CSC Covansys Corp September 2014 - Present
US Army CGSC-DOET November 2008 - September 2014
DEMDACO May 2002 - May 2008
Skills
SQL, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Database Design, Databases, Access, C#, Crystal Reports, Process Improvement, Data Warehousing, XML, Scuba Diving, Mediation, Security+, .NET, Microsoft Certified..., T-SQL, VB.NET, Database Administration, ASP.NET, Software Development, PL/SQL, Data Analysis, MS Project, Visio, Team Leadership, ERP, ETL, Visual Basic, Requirements Analysis, Business Planning, ASP, Business Development, Windows Services, Software Project..., Data Modeling, Strategic Planning, Integration, SharePoint, IIS, Visual Studio, Agile Methodologies, DoD, Software Documentation, Agile Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Testing, Resource Management
Education
Baker University 2008 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration
Pittsburg State University 1982 — 1984
Computer Science
University of Kansas 1980 — 1982
Mechanical Engineering
Leavenworth High 1977 — 1980
Johnson County Community College
Computer Science, Math, Mediation
Unishippers 2014 - Present
DEMDACO December 2013 - December 2014
BirdDog Solutions August 2004 - October 2014
NVS Interactive Media January 1995 - August 2004
Cardinal Health January 1994 - January 1995
Graphic Controls 1992 - 1993
Skills
Sales Process, Sales Process..., Logistics, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, CRM, Management, Account Management, Selling, Transportation, P&L Management, Shipping, LTL, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Sales Management, 3PL, Operations Management, Team Building, Business Development, Leadership, Sales
Education
St. Lawrence University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
St. Lawrence University
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Williamsville East High School
Economics
Hallmark Cards September 2014 - Present
Silpada Designs November 2012 - 2014
King Yo-Yo & Co. Creative LLC 2010 - November 2012
DEMDACO 2008 - 2010
DEMDACO April 2006 - October 2008
Hallmark Cards, Inc September 1987 - August 1998
Skills
Product Development, Art Direction, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Art, Concept Development, Creative Strategy, Product Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Packaging, Interior Design
Education
Purdue University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Design
World of Spirits August 2009 - Present
DEMDACO May 2008 - July 2009
Asurion (formerly lock\line) June 2001 - May 2008
Pegasus Communications March 1997 - June 2001
Education
Johnson County Community College
General
Cohen Financial 2014 - Present
Missing Link Software Systems, Inc. 1990 - Present
MacFarlane Group 2012 - 2014
Midland Loan Services 2010 - 2013
Lockton Companies 2010 - 2010
Teva Neuroscience 2007 - 2010
Ash Grove Cement Company 2003 - 2008
Washington Mutual Bank 2004 - 2004
Demdaco 2003 - 2003
Original Juan 2003 - 2003
Skills
Business Intelligence, SSIS, Business Analysis, .NET, Strategy, Leadership, Information Technology, Business Requirements, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Development, Data Warehousing, ETL, XML, SDLC, SSRS, Microsoft CRM, ASP.NET, Access, Agile Methodologies, C#, Consulting, Crystal Reports, Customer Service, Data Migration, Data Modeling, Data Warehouse..., Database Administration, Database Design, Databases, ERP, Enterprise Architecture, Integration, MS Project, Management, Microsoft Office, Oracle, PL/SQL, Process Improvement, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, SQL, SharePoint, Software Project..., Solution Architecture, T-SQL, VB.NET, Visio, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Web Services
Education
The University of Kansas 1975 — 1981
BS, Computer Science
DEMDACO January 2012 - December 2013
DNA Sales 2010 - 2012
Ganz 2008 - 2010
Victoria's Secret 1999 - 2005
Marshall Field's/ Christian Dior Cosmetics 1994 - 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Trade Shows, Account Management, Wholesale, Retail, Sales Management, Housewares, Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Selling, New Business Development, B2B, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales, Product Marketing, Forecasting
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2014 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Resource Management and Leadership
Eastern Illinois University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
DEMDACO HR GeneralisQuest Diagnostics2003 - 2007
Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science, Management and Human Resources
Benefit Communication Insourcing April 2013 - Present
Demdaco August 2008 - April 2013
Liberty Propane 2007 - 2008
Missouri Gas Energy 2003 - 2007
State Street 1998 - 2003
United States Army Reserve November 1993 - November 2001
Skills
Windows, SDLC, Visio, Disaster Recovery, Business Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL
Education
Bellevue University
BS, Management of Information Systems
DEMDACO October 2010 - Present
DEMDACO 2010 - 2011
DEMDACO 2010 - 2011
Amscan, Inc. December 2000 - November 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, Retail, Merchandising, Key Account Development, Gifts
Education
Michigan State University 1966 — 1969
3 yrs., Art & Design
Delsie Chambon Design Studio August 2014 - Present
DEMDACO February 2010 - July 2014
Delsie Chambon Design Studio 2002 - May 2010
Andrews McMeel Universal 1999 - 2002
Skills
Publishing, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Greeting Cards, Fabric Design, Scrapbook Paper Design, Home Décor and Gift..., Textiles, Packaging, Product Design, Books, Creative Writing, Concept Development, Typography, Book Design, Stationery, Invitations, Vector Illustration, Flyers, Screen Printing, Book Covers, Graphics, Digital Illustration, Posters, Letterhead, Postcards, Business Cards, Image Manipulation, QuarkXPress, Brochures, Magazine Design, Catalogs, Art, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Logo Design, Illustration, Art Direction
Education
Southeast Community College 1990 — 1991
Associates Degree, Graphic Art
Southeast Community College-Milford
Associate's degree - Commercial Art, Graphic Design, Commercial Art
Benefit Communication Insourcing August 2014 - Present
DEMDACO July 2011 - August 2014
diversiCOM December 2005 - July 2011
Roscoe City Council January 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Process Improvement, SQL, Databases, Windows
Education
Ottawa University 2015 — 2016
Management of Information Systems, IT
Rasmussen 2003 — 2007
A.A.S. Information Systems Management, IT
DEMDACO January 2015 - Present
Midwest -CBK, LLC December 2010 - January 2015
Midwest -CBK July 2003 - December 2009
Seasonal Specialties August 1998 - July 2003
Coe Stephan Design January 1993 - July 1998
The Tuffet Creates November 1988 - December 1992
Skills
Product Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Illustrator, Wholesale, Layout, Product Development, Trend, Graphic Design, Fashion, Creative Direction, Art, Merchandising, Product Management, Brand Development, Concept Development, Photography
Education
Bemidji State University 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Science Degree, Technical Illustration; Graphic Design
Wayzata High School 1979 — 1981
GED
Demdaco April 2013 - Present
Monarch Designs April 2006 - Present
CR Gibson January 2013 - March 2013
Christian Brands- Gifts of Faith October 2006 - December 2011
Roman, Inc. December 1991 - January 2006
Kurt S. Adler January 1988 - December 1991
Enesco Corporation 1986 - 1988
Skills
Product Design, Sourcing, Product Development, Catalogs, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Creative Writing, Brand Management, Product Management, Trend Analysis, Visual Display, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Consultant, Sales, Public Speaking, Visual Merchandising, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Advertising, Creative Direction, Art, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Retail, Marketing, Management, Marketing Strategy, InDesign, Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Photoshop, Leadership, Copywriting, Consumer Products, Branding & Identity, Market Planning, Packaging, Selling, Wholesale, Email Marketing
Education
Elmhurst College 1983 — 1985
B.S., Business with art background
Valley Lutheran High School
Giftcraft November 2014 - Present
DEMDACO June 2014 - October 2014
Avon March 2013 - May 2014
Ganz January 2010 - March 2013
Tres Jolie January 1996 - February 2010
Skills
Creative, Problem..., Interior Design, Selling, Sales, Retail, Sales Operations, Management, Strategy, Leadership, Recruiting, Employee Training, Coaching, B2B, Sales Management, Account Management, Merchandising, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Cold Calling, Customer Service
Education
University of Dayton 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interior Design
DEMDACO October 2010 - Present
DEMDACO October 2008 - October 2010
DEMDACO 2004 - 2008
DEMDACO September 2001 - 2004
Andrews McMeel Universal February 2001 - September 2001
The Ensemble Company March 2000 - December 2000
House of Lloyd 1995 - 2000
Skills
Product Marketing, Brand Developement, Proudct Development, Forecasting, Product Planning, Licensing, Packaging, Consumer Product Testing, Vendor Relationships, Merchandising, Product Assortment..., Trade Shows, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Marketing, Pricing, Product Development
Education
Truman State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Business Administration, Marketing
DEMDACO November 2011 - Present
DEMDACO October 2011 - Present
Russ Berrie 2009 - 2011
Ganz 2000 - 2008
Skills
Merchandising, Sales Operations, Wholesale, Consumer Products, Trade Shows, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Account Management, Retail, Sales, Product Development, Gifts, New Business Development, Selling, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sales Growth, B2B, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Market Planning, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Key Account Management
Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Boston University
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
DEMDACO Regional Sales ManagerCBK1991 - 2003
Education
Florida International University
Lenox Corporation December 2013 - Present
Allstate Floral October 2011 - August 2012
DEMDACO June 2006 - October 2010
Sterling Industries December 2004 - April 2006
CBK, Ltd. June 1992 - November 2004
Skills
Key Account Development, Sales Management, Sales, Consumer Products, Sales Operations, Product Development, Key Account Management, Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Marketing, B2B, Wholesale, Management, Sales Presentations, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Leadership, P&L Management, Selling, Account Management, Sales Process, Pricing, Direct Sales, Market Planning, National Accounts, Cold Calling, P&L, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis
Education
Florida International University 1975 — 1978
BS, Hospitality Management
DEMDACO May 2010 - Present
DEMDACO May 2005 - May 2010
DEMDACO 1999 - 2010
Demdaco (DD Traders, Inc May 1999 - May 2003
Skills
Product Development, Retail, Wholesale, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Merchandising, ERP, Order Management, Account Management, Sales Management, Business Intelligence, Consumer Products, Trade Shows, Purchasing, B2B, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Microsoft Office, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Product Marketing
Education
Fort Hays State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Sweet Offerings Company April 2006 - Present
Drake/Faith Collection 2011 - 2013
Giftcraft January 2009 - January 2012
Demdaco June 2007 - January 2010
Blue Sky 2006 - 2009
Encore Gifts 2004 - 2006
United Design Corp. September 1987 - 2006
Skills
Brand Development, Graphic Design, Product Development, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Illustrator, New Business Development, Licensing, Illustration, Sketching, Logo Design, Advertising, Branding & Identity, Layout, Art Direction, Product Design
Education
University of Oklahoma
BFA, Art/Advertising Design
Keller Williams Realty Partners, Inc March 2014 - Present
Alliance for Lupus Research - QUICKSTART the Eddie Kennison Foundation August 2010 - Present
Creative Marketing Solutions January 2010 - Present
Sideline Chic 2012 - 2013
DEMDACO March 2001 - February 2009
Strasburg Children's Clothing April 2001 - March 2005
Incred-A-Bowl Family Fun Center March 1998 - March 2001
KCFX Radio 1993 - 1994
Sun Publications 1983 - 1991
Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Web Design, PowerPoint, QuarkXPress, Flash, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Promotions, Public Relations, Event Management, Direct Mail, Product Development, Copywriting, Database Administration, Media Relations, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, SEO, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Creative Direction, Market Planning, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Branding, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Management, Marketing
Education
The University of Kansas 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Advertising Journalism
Johnson County Community College 2006 — 2009
Desktop Publishing
Shawnee Mission South 1976 — 1979
Zillner August 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer 2000 - Present
Premier Studios March 2013 - August 2014
Family Features February 2008 - March 2013
Kansas City Creative 2007 - 2012
DEMDACO 2003 - 2004
YouthFront 1996 - 1999
Skills
Creative Writing, Feature Writing, Research, Copy Editing, genealogy, Gardening, Food Writing, Blogging, Feature Articles, Genealogy, Editing, Digital Media, Copywriting, Newsletters, Public Relations, Publishing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Writing
Education
Regent University 1988 — 1990
MA, Film Studies
Florida State University 1984 — 1988
BA, Communications
DEMDACO December 2014 - Present
Enesco February 2010 - December 2014
Hallmark Marketing 2006 - 2009
Hallmark Marketing 2002 - 2006
Hallmark Marketing 2000 - 2002
Farmers Insurance - Karen Brown Agency 1998 - 2000
Chili's Bar and Grill 1995 - 2000
Skills
Sales, Coaching, Sales Operations, Selling, Leadership, Marketing, Retail, Training, Sales Management, Management, Time Management, Merchandising, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Green Run High School 1984 — 1988
WyzAnt Tutoring April 2011 - Present
Mission Adelante, Inc September 2012 - May 2015
DEMDACO 2011 - 2012
DEMDACO 2011 - 2012
DEMDACO 2011 - 2012
DEMDACO 2011 - 2012
Woodland Ridge Presbyterian Church February 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Analysis, Organizing, Administration, Teaching
Education
Oklahoma State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Arts, Mathematics
DEMDACO October 2011 - Present
Protection One April 2005 - October 2011
Payless ShoeSource 1983 - 2005
Skills
Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Retail, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Project Planning
Education
Emporia State University 1973 — 1979
B.S., Biology, Physical Science
Emporia State University
Eureka High School, Biology/Physical Science
DEMDACO September 2004 - Present
Sprint Publishing & Advertising 1996 - 2002
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1984 — 1987
MBA, Finance
Midwest-CBK December 2010 - Present
DEMDACO September 2006 - February 2009
Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 1977 — 1979
DEMDACO February 2015 - Present
Hallmark Cards 1993 - 2009
GREAT SOUTHERN S & L BANKING 1986 - 1987
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Long-term Customer...
Education
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Housing and Interior Design
Missouri State University
Bachelor's degree, Housing & Interior Design
OpenTable June 2012 - Present
DEMDACO May 2007 - June 2012
Midwest of Cannon Falls May 2000 - May 2007
Midwest of Cannon Falls 1997 - 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, Key Account Development, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Wholesale, Key Account Management, Product Development, Retail, Account Management, B2B, Budgets, Forecasting, Leadership, Marketing, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1985 — 1989
BA, Merchandising
UMB Bank August 2006 - Present
Multi Service Corporation September 2004 - June 2006
DEMDACO August 2001 - July 2004
KNK Telecom December 2000 - July 2001
Staffing Kansas August 2000 - December 2000
Husch and Eppenberger January 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Credit, Customer Service, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Credit Analysis, Insurance, Credit Cards, Financial Analysis, Finance, Loans, Risk Management, Banking
Education
Ottawa University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
Johnson County Community College Paralegal
Ottawa University Kansas City
BS, Legal Studies, General
DEMDACO March 2005 - Present
Skills
Merchandising, Trade Shows, Product Development, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Event Management, Brand Management, Project Management, Brand Development, Wholesale, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Visual Merchandising, Sales Operations, Retail, B2B, Product Marketing
Education
Kansas State University 1988 — 1992
Business, Marketing
DEMDACO September 2006 - Present
Ty, Inc. November 2001 - September 2006
Applause September 1991 - November 2001
Skills
Fluent Spanish, Consumer Products, Sales Operations, Sales Management, B2B, Product Development, Key Account Development, New Business Development, Licensing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Key Account Management, Account Management, Selling, Sales Presentations, Sales, Retail, Merchandising
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1983 — 1985
Attended, Elementary Education
H&M October 2011 - Present
University of Missouri - Kansas City August 2010 - August 2011
Internal Revenue Service March 2011 - May 2011
Salon Ambiance August 2009 - August 2010
DEMDACO July 2005 - February 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Access, Microsoft Office, Windows, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Research, Project Management, Photoshop, Inventory Management, Sales, Data Analysis, Pay Close Attention to..., Building Relationships, Data Entry, Receptionist Duties, Teamwork, Team Building, Always Willing to Learn, Staff Development, Recruiting, Sales Management, Basic HTML, CSS, Web Design, Scheduling, Strategic Planning, Visual Merchandising, Department Management
Education
Southern Methodist University 2011 — 2014
BS, Electrical Engineering with Biomedical Specialization
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2009 — 2011
BS, Electrical and Computing Engineering
CORE Construction October 2010 - Present
Walton Construction 2007 - 2010
DEMDACO 2001 - 2006
Skills
MS Project, Process Scheduler, Contract Management, Construction Management, Databases, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Construction, Crystal Reports 10.0, Oracle Reports, SQL, T-SQL, SSRS, Budgets, Database Administration, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Contractors, Project Estimation, Subcontracting, Customer Service, Leadership, Team Building, SQL Report Writing, Oracle SQL Developer, T-SQL Stored Procedures, ETL
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1985 — 1989
B.S. Business Administration
DEMDACO March 2012 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Everest University-North Orlando 1990 — 1994
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 4.0
Daytona State College 1986 — 1988
Associate’s Degree, Business/Managerial Economics, 3.5
DEMDACO 2nd Shift Distribution Center ManagerDEMDACOOperationsBG Service Solutions2002 - 2010
Skills
Operations Management
Education
Life Pacific College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Theology, Theology/Theological Studies