Experience
Spartina 449  March 2013 - Present
Megan Hurtig Design   August 2011 - March 2013
EK Success   March 2006 - August 2011
Muller Bressler Brown  August 2002 - March 2006

Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Logo Design, Layout, Product Design, Product Development, Jewelry Design, Fashion Jewelry, Creative Direction, Pattern Design, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Planning, Business Cards, Packaging, Advertising, Brand Development

Education
Kansas State University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor's of Fine Art, Graphic Design

Experience
Massage Envy Spa  December 2014 - Present
The Get Fit Mom   August 2012 - Present
Market Day  August 2011 - August 2014
Alpine Access  2010 - 2011
EK Success   2008 - 2009
Swarovski  2006 - 2008
Bath & Body Works  2003 - 2006
The Body Shop  2001 - 2005
The Childrens Place  2000 - 2001
Steve Madden  2000 - 2001

Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Sales Management, Marketing, Profit, Coaching, Management, Leadership, CRM, Training, Customer Service, Skin Care, Sales, Nutritional Counseling, Inventory Management, Fashion, Sales Analysis, Skin Care Products, Beauty Industry, Makeup Artistry, Hiring Employees, Employee Relations, Time Management, Outlook, Email Marketing

Education
Ashworth College   2014 — 2014
Career Diploma, Marketing Communications, 3.50

Ashworth University   2011 — 2013
Certification, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General, 89

American InterContinental University   2009 — 2011
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration

Capri Institute of Hair Design-Paramus   2002 — 2003
Licentiate degree, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Experience
Nordstrom  November 2014 - Present
Stella & Dot  October 2011 - July 2015
Nordstrom  May 2014 - November 2014
EK Success   June 2003 - June 2004
Hewlett-Packard  July 1998 - June 2003
Marriott International  February 1993 - May 1998

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, Public Speaking, Budgets, Editing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Fashion, Project Management, Sales, Management, Social Networking

Education
CSU Sacramento   1990 — 1992
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
PDI  March 2015 - Present
PDI  January 2013 - Present
PDI  July 2011 - January 2013
PDI  February 2010 - July 2011
Scott Kay, Inc.   January 2009 - February 2010
EK Success   2008 - 2008

Skills
Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Management, Public Relations, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com, Event Management, Marketing, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Media Planning, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Budgets, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Project Management, Direct Marketing, Management, Online Advertising, Market Planning, Lead Generation, Strategy, Market Research, Creative Direction, MRSA, Strategic Partnerships, Product Launch, Internal Communications, Marketing Research

Education
Marist College   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Integrated Marketing Communications

Ramapo College of New Jersey   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration/Marketing

Saint Thomas Aquinas College   2004 — 2005
Business Administration/Marketing

Experience
Tangerine Cafe Design Group   September 2006 - Present
Paws and Stripes   April 2014 - Present
Redheads are Brighter   March 2007 - Present
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum   2009 - 2010
Downtown Silver Lofts   April 2006 - December 2006
Tangerine Cafe Design Group   November 2003 - February 2006
Tangerine Cafe Design Group   January 2001 - November 2003
Pentagram  2000 - September 2002
EK Success   2000 - July 2001
Pentagram  1999 - 2000

Skills
Product Development, Strategy, Packaging, Product Design, Marketing, Corporate Branding, Branding & Identity, Emotional Branding, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Consulting, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Illustration, Typography, Illustrator, Advertising, Brand Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Graphics, Visual Communication, InDesign, Corporate Identity, Creative Strategy, Layout, Concept Development

Education
Parsons School of Design   1998 — 2001
BFA

Experience
Things Remembered  November 2014 - Present
Bee-Hive Studios   January 2001 - Present
Michaels Arts and Crafts  November 2013 - Present
Ronetco ShopRite  April 2006 - Present
Enslow Publishers, Inc.   2009 - 2009
EK Success   2009 - 2009

Skills
Logo Design, Posters, Graphic Design, Layout, Business Cards, Flyers, Graphics, Illustration, Illustrator, Art Direction, Painting, Sketching, Advertising, Drawing, Photoshop, Fine Art, Digital Illustration, Watercolor, Microsoft Word, InDesign, Art, Microsoft Office, Concept Design

Education
Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Design   1998 — 2000

County College of Morris

Experience
Hook & Loop / Infor   March 2015 - Present
Hook&Loop / Infor   October 2013 - March 2015
EK Success   October 2012 - October 2013
Syracuse University  August 2011 - December 2011
Florida Museum of Natural History  May 2011 - August 2011
Solyd Solutions, LLC   August 2010 - August 2011
neutral7 Design Group  May 2010 - August 2011
Solyd Solutions, LLC   August 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Solidworks, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash Catalyst, Sketching, Interaction Design, Model Making, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Photography, Typography, User Interface Design, Flash, Digital Photography, Graphics, OS X

Education
Syracuse University   2007 — 2012
Bachelors of Industrial Design, Industrial and Interaction Design, Magna Cum Laude 3.65 GPA

Eastside

Experience
Townley Cosmetics Inc.  September 2014 - Present
MZ Berger  April 2012 - March 2014
EK Success   March 2010 - March 2012
EK Success   September 2009 - April 2010
Skip Hop  September 2008 - November 2008
Little MissMatched  June 2008 - August 2008
Various Companies  2003 - 2007

Skills
Industrial Design, Research Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Packaging, Sketching, Ideation, Model Making, Prototyping, Fashion, Toys, Illustration, Photography, Art, Product Development, Concept Development, Trend Analysis, Design Strategy, Sewing, Concept Design, Design Thinking, Sketchbook Pro, Digital Illustration, Rendering, Illustrator, Design Management, Art Direction, 3D, Textiles, Drawing, Graphics, Glitter

Education
Pratt Institute   2006 — 2009
MID, Industrial Design

City University of New York-Hunter College
BA

Fashion Institute of Technology
AAS, Fashion Design

Experience
Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide  November 2014 - Present
Palisades Real Estate of Fort Lee   September 2014 - Present
Outreach Media Entertainment Group, LLC   May 2009 - Present
HahaWear.com   November 2008 - Present
Computer Phone Repair, LLC   November 2013 - November 2014
White Camel Foods Group, LLC   September 2010 - December 2013
EK Success   May 2010 - October 2013
BMW of Bloomfield  March 2012 - August 2012
Qwest Diagnostic Laboratories   November 2009 - December 2009
Cardiovascular Research Foundation  August 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Operating Systems, Active Directory, VMware, Servers, XP, Microsoft Exchange, Windows, Troubleshooting, Blackberry Enterprise..., Technical Support, Team Leadership, Access, Management, Automotive, Life Coaching, Outlook, Networking, Hardware, System Deployment, Training, Lotus Notes, System Administration, Software Installation, Windows Server, OS X, Software Documentation, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategy, Sales, Customer Service, Windows 7, Inventory Management, Mac, Windows XP, Graphic Design, Product Marketing, Pricing, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Trade Shows, Product Launch, IT Solutions, Leadership, Product Development, Retail

Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology   1995 — 2004
B.S., Computer Science & Applied Statistics

Experience
Monsanto Company  June 2015 - Present
SMG/ Peoria Civic Center  April 2014 - May 2015
Greek Creations   September 2012 - May 2015
SMG/ Peoria Civic Center  January 2014 - March 2014
City of Chesterfield  April 2009 - August 2013
EK Success   January 2013 - February 2013

Skills
Dreamweaver, Social Media, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

Education
Bradley University   2011 — 2015
Studio Art, Graphic Design, Senior

Experience
Designs by Jenn   October 2014 - Present
J3 Grafix Designs   2011 - Present
Bryton Harry   February 2009 - September 2009
The Guggenheim Museum  February 2009 - February 2009
The Guggenheim Museum  September 2008 - December 2008
Panasonic  May 2008 - May 2008
EK Success   July 2006 - August 2006
Creative Homeowner  March 2006 - April 2006
The Creative Group  2004 - 2006

Skills
Graphic Design, QuarkXPress, Graphics, Logo Design, Illustrator, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Layout, Posters, Photoshop, Brochures, Digital Photography, Flickr, Baking, InDesign, Business Cards, Flyers, Corporate Identity, Banners, Advertising, Screen Printing, Pre-press, Fashion Design, Entrepreneurship, Labels

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology   2006 — 2008
BFA, Graphic Design

Experience
Self employed  January 2014 - Present
Horizon Group USA  May 2011 - January 2014
EK Success   November 2008 - April 2011
EK Success   September 2006 - November 2008
EK Success   July 2005 - September 2006
Russ Berrie  June 2004 - July 2005

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Advertising, Consumer Education, Events Coordination, Blogging, Facebook, Content Management, PowerPoint, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Social Media

Education
The College of New Jersey   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Experience
EK Success   November 2013 - Present
Watko Benefit Group   October 2012 - February 2013
Silpada Designs  December 2010 - February 2012
Silpada Designs  December 2006 - December 2010
Silpada Designs  October 2005 - December 2006

Skills
Product Development, Data Entry, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Coordination, Vendor Relations, Scheduling, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Administrative Support, Data Analysis, Analysis, Team Management, Process Scheduler, Administrative..., Photoshop, Luxury Goods, Software Documentation, Merchandising, Customer Service

Education
Johnson County Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)

Experience
BlueCross BlueShield of SC  September 2011 - Present
Springs Creative  August 2009 - September 2011
Kolo, LLC   March 2008 - 2009
EK Success   July 2002 - December 2007
Plaid Enterprises  June 2000 - July 2002

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sales Management, Marketing Communications

Education
Saint Mary's College   1996 — 2000
BBA, Marketing & Management

Cardinal Newman

Experience
The Container Store  January 2015 - Present
In Your Drawers   January 2014 - Present
Out of the Blue, Inc.   January 2002 - January 2014
EK Success   2010 - 2011
Pyramid Accessories, Inc   January 1999 - January 2002
Rose Art Industries  January 1997 - January 1999
Cosrich, Division of PMC   January 1995 - January 1997
Discovery Zone, L   January 1992 - January 1995

Skills
Product Development, Creative Direction, Marketing, Merchandising, Advertising, Retail, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Packaging, Management, Product Marketing, Pricing, Product Design, Business Development, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Trade Shows, Concept Development, Licensing, Sales, Project Management, Budgets, Sourcing, Event Planning, Competitive Analysis, Sales Presentations, Product Launch, Toys, Apparel, Leadership, New Business Development, Private Label, Organization, Clean Room Design

Education
Hofstra University
Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing

Experience
Aerie for American Eagle Outfitters   August 2012 - Present
Parsons The New School for Design  August 2012 - Present
Textile Arts Center  March 2011 - January 2014
Purl Soho  September 2011 - October 2013
Make Workshop   May 2011 - January 2013
EK Success   January 2012 - August 2012
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia  May 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Textile Design, Repeats, Print Design, Photoshop, Kaledo, Teaching, Intimates, Accessories, Screen Printing, Weaving, Dyeing, Embroidery, Public Speaking, Research, Sewing, Needlework, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

Education
Colorado State University   2007 — 2010
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Fibers/Textiles

University of Michigan   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Independent Concentration Program

College Year in Athens

College Year in Athens

Experience
Designs By Gatto   August 2008 - Present
Glitterwrap  April 2008 - August 2008
EK Success   May 2007 - March 2008
Simon and Schuster  June 2005 - April 2007
Simon and Schuster  June 2001 - June 2005
Simon and Schuster  June 1999 - June 2001
Penguin Group USA  May 1997 - June 1999
All-Ways Advertising Company USA  1995 - 1996

Skills
Book Design, Illustration, Product Design, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Typography, Logo Design, Retouching, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Invitations, Books, Layout, Drawing, Photoshop, Painting, Character Design, Book Covers, Stationery, Logos, Business Cards, Digital Illustration, Publishing, Vector Illustration, Corporate Identity, Character Animation, Magazines, Art, Book Illustration, Posters, Creative Direction, Packaging, Brochures, Web Design, Storyboarding, Cartoons, Graphics, Visual Communication, Children's Books, Catalogs, Cover Art, Greeting Cards, Digital Painting, Mac

Education
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art   2003 — 2003
Illustration

Fashion Institute of Technology   1989 — 1993

Experience
Bauer Media Group - USA  November 2013 - Present
Montclair State University  January 2013 - Present
Montclair State University  January 2011 - December 2012
Jordy by Chris Stephensen   June 2011 - September 2012
EK Success   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, HTML, Editing, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Basic Dreamweaver, Typography, Photography, Adobe Acrobat

Education
Montclair State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Bergen Community College   2007 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Graphic Design

Hackensack High School   2004 — 2007
Graphic design BFA

Experience
Caliber Home Loans  July 2014 - Present
Toys R Us  September 2013 - April 2014
Toys R Us  June 2013 - August 2013
EK Success   September 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Typography, Graphic Design, Graphics, Layout, Posters, InDesign, Logo Design, Illustrator, Vector Illustration, Illustration, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Brochures, Corporate Identity, Photography, Packaging, Art Direction

Education
Montclair State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Experience
WINCO, DWL Industries   May 2011 - Present
Springfield Precision Instruments   June 2007 - September 2010
In-House Art Departments / Corporate Advertising Agencies   September 2000 - September 2007
EK Success   2005 - 2007

Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Flash, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, iMovie, Packaging, Logo Design, Web Design, Photo Restoration, Pre-press, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Mac, Outlook, Art, Layout, Banner Ads, Accountability, Management, Organization, Copywriting, Consumer Products, B2B Marketing, Innovation, Advertising, Brochures, Graphic Design, Catalogs, Illustration

Education
Parsons School of Design
BA, Graphic Design

Cisco Regional Academy
Certification, Adobe Web Page Certification

Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Associate of Arts (AA), Visual Communications/Graphic Design

Experience
Henschel-Steinau, Inc.   January 2014 - Present
Display Dynamics  November 2003 - September 2013
Xiotech  April 2001 - May 2003
Mercanti Systems   2000 - 2001
EK Success   1996 - 2000

Skills
Retail Merchandising, Display Manufacturing, Retail Consulting, Sales Management, POS, Visual Merchandising, New Business Development, Forecasting, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Multi-channel Marketing, Display Advertising, B2B, Product Development, Sales Operations, Account Management, Advertising, Team Building, Sales, Trade Shows, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Consumer Products, E-commerce, Key Account Development, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Market Planning, P&L Management, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Wholesale, Marketing Management, Business Development, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Strategy

Education
Saint Michael's College   1992 — 1996
BA, economics

Bernards High School, Bernardsville, NJ   1988 — 1992
Diploma, Business/Managerial Economics

Experience
Wireless Telecom Group  February 2011 - Present
MetroPhoto Inc.   December 2009 - Present
Wilton Brands Inc.  June 2009 - January 2010
Niagara Conservation Corp  May 2008 - April 2009
Aetrex Worldwide  2007 - 2008
EK Success   June 2005 - July 2007
Positive Publications  July 2004 - May 2005
Bauer Publishing  June 2004 - July 2004
Mega Brands  April 2003 - May 2004
Abra Cadabra Print Center   March 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Email Marketing, Brochures, Graphics, Advertising, Photography, Posters, Marketing, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Management, Catalogs, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Drawing, Graphic Design, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, Typography, Packaging, Art Direction, Illustrator, Brand Development, Logo Design, Illustration, Concept Development, Layout, Marketing Strategy, InDesign, Digital Illustration

Education
Caldwell College   2010 — 2010
International Marketing Certification

William Paterson University of New Jersey   1998 — 2002
BFA, Graphic Design

Experience
Tommy Hilfiger  April 2014 - Present
Apple Retail  March 2008 - Present
The Doneger Group  April 2012 - April 2014
EK Success   May 2010 - September 2010
Gawker Media  January 2010 - April 2010

Skills
Mac, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, iWork, Layout, Photography, Dreamweaver, Digital Photography, Illustration, iLife, Typography, Mac OS X, OS X, Multimedia, Keynote, Image Manipulation, Logo Design, iOS, Leadership, Retail, Customer Service, Muse, Branding & Identity, Social Media, Vector Illustration, Flash, Posters, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Microsoft Office, Graphics, Social Networking, Mac OS, Web Design

Education
Montclair State University   2007 — 2011
BFA, Graphic Design

Experience
Vicki Lederman Designs   1989 - Present
NGOs, UN, USAID, government agencies   1991 - Present
EK Success   2012 - December 2012
Bush Industries  2010 - 2011
Rio Brands   2007 - 2008
Omni Products International, Inc.   1984 - 1989

Skills
Product Design, Furniture, Product Development, Product Management, Product Strategy, Home Furnishings, Tabletop, Home Accessories, Home Textiles, Consumer Product..., Home Goods, Furnishings, Trends, Consumer Trends, Creative Strategy, Design Leadership, Creative Direction, Design Direction, Design Management, Crafts, Design Strategy, Trend Identification, Hard Goods, Strategic Design, Design Thinking, Textiles, Craft, Merchandising, SWOT analysis, Competitive Analysis, Positioning, Competitive..., Competitive Landscape, Defining Product..., Taking New Products to..., Product Launch, Artisans, Handicraft, Trade Shows, Writing, Sourcing, CAD, Color Schemes, Color Selections, Presentations

Education
Antioch University
MFA

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers Business School
Certificates, Project Management, Business Management, Marketing

Parsons School of Design
product design

Bezalel Academy of Art and Design

Thomas Edison State College
BA

Experience
Andrews + Blaine Ltd.   July 2015 - Present
The Betesh Group  March 2013 - July 2015
EK Success   January 2012 - March 2013
EK Success   September 2009 - January 2012
EK Success   May 2006 - August 2009
Arnell Group  May 2008 - August 2008
Biomet  May 2003 - August 2005

Skills
Industrial Design, Illustrator, Packaging, InDesign, Product Development, Product Design, Concept Development, Graphics, Design Strategy, Solidworks, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Sketching, Illustration, Logo Design, Art Direction, Concept Design, Product Management, Budget Audits, Department Budget..., Rendering, Layout, Microsoft Office, Drawing

Education
Carnegie Mellon University   2002 — 2006
BFA, Industrial Design, University Honors, 3.64 GPA

Experience
Athra Jewelry   April 2014 - Present
Freelance Social Media/SEM/SEO Strategist   January 2010 - Present
Posh Adornments   July 2008 - Present
Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care  February 2014 - April 2014
Custo Barcelona  November 2013 - April 2014
EK Success   June 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Fashion, Social Media, E-commerce, Graphic Design, Sales, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Brand Development, Marketing, Advertising, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Photoshop, Copywriting, SEO, Brand Management, AS400 system, SAP, EDI, JDE One World, Lectra, Illustrator, Web Design

Education
Hootsuite
Certification in Social Media, Social Media and Analytics

Art Institute of Philadelphia
Associate's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design

Bergen Community College
Office Management

Lodi High School

Lodi High School

Experience
Belk  October 2014 - Present
Visual Artist  January 1993 - Present
Belk  March 2012 - October 2014
Belk  March 2011 - March 2012
Belk  April 2010 - March 2011
EK Success   January 2009 - January 2010
Landmark Media Group   July 2006 - January 2009
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System  August 2001 - August 2005
Savannah Technical College  April 2001 - October 2001
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System  December 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Web Content Management, Project Management, HTML, Project Planning, Agile Methodologies, Adobe Creative Suite, CSS, Content Management, Social Media, Business Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Visio, Business Strategy, JavaScript, Blogging, Change Management, Painting, Project Analysis, jQuery, Digital Marketing, Composition, 3D art, Acrylic Painting, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Business Process, Project Governance, Full SDLC, Agile & Waterfall..., Technological Innovation, eCommerce, Database Design, Oracle Applications, Business Process..., Cisco Technologies, Vocational Education, 2D art, Oil Painting, Contemporary Art, Assemblage Art, Found Object Art, Management, Leadership, E-commerce, Retail, SDLC, Web Development, Process Improvement, Photoshop

Education
Armstrong State University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor's of Science, Management Information Systems

Savannah Technical College   1999 — 2001
Computer Information Systems

DeVry University-Georgia   2008 — 2010
Certification courses, Project Management

Experience
The University Corporation; California State University, Northridge   January 2014 - Present
EK Success   July 2013 - August 2014
Paper Source  May 2012 - May 2014
MEI/RxRS   June 2010 - January 2014
ASQ  August 2009 - December 2010
Hanger, Steinberg, Shapiro & Ash   September 2007 - March 2010
CraftLocker (a division of LOOP logistics, LLC)   April 2005 - March 2007
Crop In Style, a division of Creativity Inc.   May 1999 - April 2005

Skills
Operations Management, Trade Show Management, Trade Show Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Quality, Customer Engagement, Microsoft Office, Meeting Planning, Inventory Management, Product Demonstration, Visual Merchandising, Planograms, SOP development, Project Management, Software Documentation, Leadership, CAPA, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Auditing, Trade Shows, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Analysis, Manufacturing, Management, Time Management, Budgets, TQM, Quality System, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Training, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, ISO, DMAIC, Operational Excellence, Quality Control, Supplier Quality

Education
California State University-Northridge   2008 — 2010
B.S., Systems & Operations Management

Los Angeles Pierce College   2004 — 2007
A.A., Liberal Arts & Science

Chatsworth High School

Experience
Skyline Exhibits New Jersey  March 2014 - Present
Andy Foster Photo   November 2011 - Present
EK Success   June 2013 - March 2014
Dean Michaels Studio   June 2011 - February 2013
Gallery 51  September 2011 - December 2011
Farm2bistro   August 2008 - June 2011

Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Flash, Lightroom, Adobe Muse, Typekit, Graphic Design, Typography, Photography, Posters

Education
Montclair State University   2008 — 2012
BFA, Graphic Design

Experience
Phillips Precision Medicraft   August 2013 - Present
ELLKAY  May 2012 - March 2013
EK Success   January 2012 - May 2012
ARAMARK  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Research, Industrial Design, Sketching, Solidworks, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Concept Ideation, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Drawing, Concept Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Rendering, Model Making

Education
Montclair State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial and Product Design, Overall GPA 3.3

Kendall College of Art and Design   2009 — 2010
Industrial Design

Experience
Social Security Administration  June 2012 - Present
The Jewish Renaissance Foundation   April 2011 - August 2011
Central Jersey Legal Services  June 2006 - June 2010
EK Success   March 2001 - February 2006

Skills
Research, Spanish, Legal Research, Data Entry, Customer Service, Strong Work Ethic, Flexible Working, Human Relations, Collaborative Problem..., Higher Education, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Policy, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Government, Family Law

Education
New Jersey City University   1999 — 2004
Spanish, Education

Memorial High School   1997 — 1999

Experience
Bauer Media  April 2014 - Present
Tiger's Claw Martial Arts   January 2013 - Present
Sneaker Lounge   May 2012 - January 2014
EK Success   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Premiere, Maya, Manga Studio, Watercolor Illustration, Acrylic, Animation, After Effects, Illustration, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Character Animation

Education
Montclair State University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Animation/ Illustration

Experience
Fab.com  August 2013 - Present
Fab.com  October 2012 - October 2013
Fab.com  December 2011 - October 2012
Media Maison  October 2011 - December 2011
Fashionably Petite   June 2009 - May 2011
Beauty and the Dirt  October 2009 - December 2009
EK Success   May 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Fashion, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, Dropbox, Box, Microsoft Word, CisionPoint, Customer Satisfaction, Vintage Clothing, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Vendor Relationships, Blogging, Publishing, Editorial

Education
Boston University   2007 — 2010
B.A., English Literature

Morristown-Beard School   2003 — 2007

Experience
Spencer Gifts  September 2014 - Present
The Press of Atlantic City  May 2012 - September 2014
Apple Retail  September 2012 - October 2012
Revel Entertainment  May 2012 - September 2012
Renault Winery   February 2012 - September 2012
Five Below  2011 - 2012
EK Success   May 2011 - August 2011
Montclair State University  February 2011 - May 2011
Five Below  May 2006 - September 2010
Shriver's Gelato   May 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Graphic Design, Screen Printing, Illustration, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Mac, Logo Design, Layout, Typography, Dreamweaver, Graphics, Six Sigma, Social Media Marketing, Social Media

Education
Montclair State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Experience
ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS   December 2013 - Present
Toys R Us  July 2013 - December 2013
EK Success   October 2012 - July 2013
Salem Press  December 2006 - October 2012
AC NIELSEN  January 2005 - December 2006
Catalina Marketing Corporation  January 2004 - January 2005
Catalina Marketing Corporation  October 2002 - January 2004
Tommy Hilfiger USA Inc  January 2000 - January 2002
Tommy Hilfiger USA  January 1994 - January 2000

Skills
Data Analysis, Direct Marketing, Marketing Management, Analytics, Books, Microsoft Excel, Fashion, Key Account Management, Microsoft Office, Publishing, Copy Editing, Publications, Product Development, Customer Service, CRM, Consumer Products, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Marketing, Sales Management, Account Management, Copywriting, Retail, Management, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales, Training, Editing, Email Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Marketing

Education
Montclair State University   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

Experience
Berwick Offray, a part of CSS Industries Inc   2008 - Present
EK Success   1996 - 2007
MidAtlantic Group   1993 - 1996

Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Sales Presentations, Brand Management, Sales, Pricing, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales Management, Sales Process, Trade Shows, Account Management

Education
Penn State University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Business/Marketing

Experience
Fenelon Design Inc.   January 2001 - Present
Dan Fenelon Murals   January 2000 - Present
Wavedog Lacrosse Inc.   September 2009 - March 2013
EK Success   September 2009 - October 2010
Toys R Us  January 2008 - October 2009
Frederick & Froberg Design   April 1992 - September 2001

Skills
Computer Graphics, Fine Art, Creative Services, Logo Design, Illustration, Graphic Design, Graphics, Creative Direction, Advertising, Art Direction, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Digital Illustration, Typography, Vector Illustration, Corporate Identity, Painting, Visual Arts, Drawing, Visual Communication, Mac, Flash, Art Exhibitions, Catalogs, Concept Development, Art History, Storyboarding, Dreamweaver, Image Manipulation, Sketching, Fashion Design, Concept Design, Murals, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Brand Development, Photoshop, Posters, Screen Printing, Business Cards, Banners, InDesign, QuarkXPress

Education
School of the Museum of Fine Arts   1981 — 1984

Experience
WWRD US, LLC [Waterford-Wedgwood-RoyalDoulton]   January 2012 - Present
TracyLocke  August 2012 - Present
Digital Divas Creative Media   November 2006 - Present
Two's Company  September 2001 - December 2010
EK Success   May 2008 - June 2008
Torre Lazur McCann  July 2006 - September 2007
The Coastal Group  September 2001 - May 2006
Ben Berger, LLC   July 2000 - July 2001

Skills
InDesign, Graphic Design, Photography, Photoshop, Retouching, Word, Layout, Advertising, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Mac, Web Design, Production, Microsoft Office, Packaging, Art, PowerPoint, Catalogs, Pre-press, Logo Design, Brochures, Adobe Acrobat, Brand Development, B2B, Image Manipulation, Fashion, Image Editing, Digital Photography, Flash, Corporate Branding

Education
School of Visual Arts   1995 — 1999
BFA, Photography, Digital Design

Bergen Community College
Certificate, Basic Web Design

Canali School of Design
Certificate, Graphic Design

Experience
Therma-stor  2011 - Present
Rayovac  2009 - 2010
Fiskars  2005 - 2009
EK Success   2004 - 2005
RML Consulting   2002 - 2004
National Premium  1999 - 2001
CU Fleet Dept   1998 - 1999

Skills
Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Relationship Management, Consumer Products, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Management, Market Planning

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business   2001 — 2003
MBA, Marketing, Management & Human Resources

Carroll College   1994 — 1998
BS, Art, Communication

Experience
Brother International Corporation  October 2013 - Present
LaJobi Inc.   June 2012 - October 2013
Horizon Group USA  April 2002 - June 2012
EK Success   January 2001 - April 2002
Flagship Resort  2000 - 2001

Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Retail Packaging, Product Management, Retail, Competitive Analysis, Management, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Toys, Packaging, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Brand Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain

Education
La Salle University - School of Business Administration   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Experience
Clay Capital Development, LLC   August 2013 - Present
EK Success   January 2012 - May 2014
Multiple Companies  March 2004 - December 2011
Palace Press Int'l   December 2008 - November 2009
Winking Moon Press, (American Greetings)   October 2000 - March 2004
American Greetings Corporation  October 2000 - March 2004
American Greetings  July 2003 - February 2004
Stationery, Stickers, Ornaments   May 2001 - July 2003
Portal Publications  September 1993 - August 2000
Portal Publications  September 1999 - July 2000

Skills
Product Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Marketing Communications, Product Launch, Marketing, Retail, Sales Management, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Account Management, Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Business Planning, Sales, Product Marketing, Creative Direction, Leadership, Trade Shows, Packaging, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Brand Development, Pricing, Merchandising, Budgets, Fashion, Blogging, Marketing Management, Training, Market Research

Education
Kent State University   1975 — 1981
MBA, Marketing, Organizational Behavior

Kent State University   1975 — 1981
BA, Journalism, magna cum laude

Claymont High School

Claymont High School

Experience
Kids  2007 - Present
Fashion Accessory Bazaar  2004 - Present
Added Extras   2003 - 2004
World Packaging Corp.   2001 - 2003
EK Success   1995 - 2000

Skills
Product Development, Merchandising, Graphic Design, Retail, Packaging, Illustrator, Photoshop, Marketing, Photography, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Experience
Revolution Digital  February 2014 - Present
EK Success   May 2011 - September 2013
InGroup, Inc.   October 2007 - May 2011
Siemens Hearing Instruments  April 2003 - September 2007
Popular Club Plan  1998 - 2001

Skills
Writing, Press Releases, Advertising, Newsletters, Editing, Copywriting, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Blogging, Copy Editing, Mac, Facebook, Creative Direction, Proofreading, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Brand Development, SEO, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Art Direction, B2B, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Catalogs, Digital Marketing

Education
Felician College   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Experience
SGS  February 2014 - Present
EK Success   October 2012 - December 2013
EK Success   November 2009 - October 2012
Glitterwrap, Inc a division of International Greetings   May 2006 - January 2009
Russ Berrie & Company   March 2004 - May 2006
The Museum Company  September 2000 - June 2003
Russ Berrie  March 1998 - September 2000

Skills
Product Management, Product Development, Pricing, Consumer Products, Packaging, Product Design, Product Marketing, Toys, Merchandising, Brand Development, Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Illustration, Customer Insight, Product Launch, Trend Analysis, Strategy, Marketing, Concept Development, Market Research, Project Management

Education
Kean University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Experience
Ellen Weldon Design LLC   September 2014 - Present
EK Success/Wilton Brands   October 2012 - July 2014
EK Success/Wilton Brands   July 2009 - September 2012
Starfish Integrated Brand Experiences™  September 2008 - November 2008
Hearst Magazines  August 2008 - August 2008
Ek Success   2006 - 2007

Skills
Illustration, Typography, Logo Design, Art Direction, Illustrator, Concept Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Graphics, Product Design

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design

Experience
Sharp Electronics  May 2005 - Present
EK Success   2004 - 2005
Gemini Industries  2001 - 2003
Eden Toys  1999 - 2001

Skills
Product Marketing, Product Launch, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, B2B, Pricing, Sales Process, Program Management

Education
University of Phoenix   2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing

Morgan State University   1991 — 1997
BS, Marketing

Teaneck High School

Experience
EK Success   July 2009 - May 2010
EK Success   June 2005 - April 2010
Pearson Education  August 2002 - June 2005
Pearson Education  June 2000 - August 2002
Pearson Education  May 1999 - June 2000

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Multi Tasking, Proficient Typing Skills, Editorial Process, Multilingual, Product Marketing, Photography

Education
Kean University   1994 — 1999
BA, Psychology

Experience
Waal Designs   September 2013 - Present
EK Success   July 2008 - September 2013
Payless Shoe Source  2006 - 2008
Class In Glass Studio   2000 - 2006

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Creative Direction, Store Management, Illustrator, Illustration, Art, Trade Shows, Logo Design, Marketing, Brand Development, Packaging, Product Development, Concept Development, Brand Management, Textiles, Planograms, Graphic Design, Trend, Adobe Creative Suite, Luxury Goods, Mac, Styling, Product Design, Art Direction, InDesign, Advertising

Education
Johnson County Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion Merchandising

Johnson County Community College
Certificate in Visual Merchandising

Experience
Little B LLC   March 2014 - Present
EK Success   August 2008 - March 2014
Baker Hospitality Division of Dan River   2007 - 2008
Mega Brands America, Inc.   2006 - 2007
Popular Club  1993 - 2006

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Sales, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Sales Management, Microsoft Word, Management, Sales Operations, Marketing, Budgets

Education
Bergen Community College

Experience
EK Success   2011 - Present
KAL Group Inc.   2007 - August 2011
KandL Consulting   1999 - 2007
PlayTech Inc.   1995 - 1999
Toy Biz, Inc.   1993 - 1995
Tyco Toys, Inc.   1991 - 1993
Matchbox Toys Ltd.   1987 - 1991

Skills
Marketing, Packaging, Toys, New Business Development, Consumer Products, Product Development, Forecasting, Product Management, Advertising, Brand Management, Creative Direction, Web Content, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Concept Development, Strategy, Product Design, Budgets, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Pricing, Merchandising, Customer Insight, Industrial Design, Management, Fashion

Education
Montclair State University
BA, Sociology, Marketing

Experience
Horizon Group USA  March 2015 - June 2015
EK Success   April 2014 - July 2014
Blue Banana Group LLC   September 2013 - October 2013
sCoolTV   August 2013 - August 2013
Cardinal Industries  March 2013 - August 2013
Edge Home Products   January 2013 - May 2013
Ek! Ek! Design Inc.   February 2012 - March 2013
Delta Children's Products  November 2005 - February 2012
The Betesh Group (Baby Boom)   November 1997 - November 2005

Skills
Mold making,..., Illustration, Packaging, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Toys, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Product Design, Sketching, Photography, Photoshop, Logo Design, Mac, Drawing, Art, Layout, Concept Development, Corporate Identity, Character Animation, Graphics, Product Development, Storyboarding, Sculpture, Typography

Education
Pratt Institute   1984 — 1988
BFA, Fine Arts and Illustration with extensive coursework in industrial design and photography

Experience
Mizco  March 2014 - Present
Motion Systems  November 2013 - January 2014
Mizco  November 2013 - December 2013
EK Success   August 2008 - September 2013
Tile Factory   2008 - 2008
Flextronics  2007 - 2008
Salinas Home Improvement   2007 - 2007
Granite Transformations  2006 - 2007

Skills
Logo Design, Graphic Design, Layout, Illustrator, Brochures, Photoshop, Image Manipulation, Image Editing, Packaging, Graphics, Vector Illustration, Visual Communication, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Posters, Digital Illustration, Concept Development, Branding, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Illustration, InDesign, Packaging Artwork, Retail Packaging, Book Design, Art Direction, Business Cards, Stationery, Computer Graphics Design, Creative Direction, Advertising, Product Development, Photography, Product Design

Education
Full Sail University   2003 — 2005
Computer Animation, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Brookdale Community College   2001 — 2003

Experience
University of Connecticut Health Center  June 2006 - Present
Prudential Financial  2005 - 2006
EK Success   2003 - 2005
MedSpan  2001 - 2002
Tiernan Communications  1998 - 2000

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office

Education
Boston University   1988 — 1991
BS, Elementary Education

Henderson High School   1988 — 1988

Experience
Wilton Industries  January 2013 - Present
EK Success   January 2010 - January 2013
Seiko Corporation of America  September 2004 - January 2009
Mulberry Neckwear  September 2001 - March 2003
H&R Block  September 1998 - September 2001
Stride Rite  September 1996 - September 1998

Skills
Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Sales Operations, Retail, Business Planning, Sales Management, Merchandising, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Training, Management, P&L Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Recruiting, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Pricing

Education
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University   1984 — 1989
B.S., Business Management

Experience
Beefeaters Holding Company, Inc.   July 2012 - Present
EK Success   July 2006 - February 2012
H. C. Starck, Inc   December 1988 - July 2006
Ohaus Corporation  May 1979 - December 1988

Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Management, Financial Forecasting, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Managerial Finance, Auditing, Payroll, Finance, Financial Modeling, SAP, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, JD Edwards, Great Plains Software, Leadership, Income Statement, Accounts Receivable, Operating Budgets, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Sage 50

Education
Seton Hall University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Experience
Hewlett-Packard Financial Services  May 2010 - Present
RKA Technology (HPFS)   2010 - 2011
Berliss Bearing Company   May 2005 - December 2008
EK Success   February 2004 - May 2005
Niagara Conservation Corp  May 2002 - April 2003
Innovative Solutions Plus, Inc   July 2001 - April 2002

Skills
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Management, Sales, Logistics, Retail, Invoicing, CRM, Data Entry, Procurement, QuickBooks, Shipping, E-commerce, Product Development, Pricing, Trade Shows, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Account Management, Forecasting

Education
County College of Morris   2003 — 2005
Associates, Business

Experience
EK Success   September 2008 - Present
Swarovski  August 2007 - September 2008
Bath & Body Works  October 2006 - September 2007
The Body Shop  October 2004 - March 2007
Bath & Body Works  2006 - 2007

Education
Ashford University   2008 — 2012
Bachelors, Busness

Bergen Community College

Experience
Party City  September 2013 - Present
Flexon Industries   June 2012 - September 2013
EK Success   January 2011 - February 2012
EK Success for Martha Stewart   June 2009 - December 2011
EK Success   August 2007 - May 2009
EK Success   January 2007 - August 2007
BISYS  January 2005 - January 2007
Rothstein Kass  January 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Product Marketing, Product Management, Market Research, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Consumer Products, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Brand Development, Market Planning, Trade Shows

Education
County College of Morris   2001 — 2003
Associate in Applied Science, Marketing, Advertising, Economics

Experience
Superior Signal Company LLC   June 2010 - Present
Jesper Office   June 2003 - June 2010
EK Success   1998 - 2001
Daler Rowney   1995 - 1998

Skills
B2B, Marketing Strategy

Education
Rutgers Business School
MBA, Marketing

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
BS, Food & Nutrition

Experience
Gartner Studios  August 2013 - Present
EK Success   April 2008 - 2013
Elshaw Marketing   July 2006 - April 2008
Kolo, LLC   April 2001 - May 2006
Canson, Inc.   April 1990 - April 2001

Skills
Consumer Products, Merchandising, Packaging, Account Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Forecasting, Customer Service, Retail, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales, Sales Management, Pricing, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, FMCG, Budgets, Key Account Management

Education
St. Cloud State University   1982 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Marketing

Experience
American Standard  July 2012 - Present
Self Employed  July 2012 - July 2012
EK Success   November 2011 - April 2012
Freelance Graphic Designer  October 2011 - December 2011
EK Success   September 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Mac OS X, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, MS Office Suite, Graphic Design, Packaging, Brand Development, Creative Marketing..., Typography, Drawing, Painting, Writing, Printmaking, Color Theory, Public Speaking, Logo Design, Microsoft Office, Art Direction, Mac, Posters, Vector Illustration, Catalogs, Graphics, Photography, Layout, Email Marketing, Illustration, Brochures, Book Design, OS X, Concept Development, Marketing

Education
Montclair State University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design

South Brunswick High School   2004 — 2007
English, Science/Biology, History, Mathematics, Physical Education, Art/ Painting, Sculpture, Photo

Experience
UniClean Cleanroom Services  March 1999 - Present
EK Success   August 1998 - March 1999
The Cabinetman, Inc.   May 1990 - July 1998

Skills
Customer Service, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Purchasing, Account Management, Negotiation

Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion Merchandising

Experience
MC Management/JR Cigar   March 2010 - Present
EK Success   August 2006 - March 2010
The Hertz Corporation  July 2000 - August 2006

Skills
Obtained CPA..., Proficient in the use..., Excellent..., Motivated self-starter, Strong attention to..., Supervisory Skills, Skilled at recommending..., Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Month End Close, US GAAP reporting, IFRS reporting, Extensive experience in..., IFRS, GAAP, Accounting, Accruals, Journal Entries, Forecasting

Education
Rutgers University   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting