Empire Today
Industry: Home improvement company
DescriptionEmpire Today, LLC is a Northlake, Illinois-based home improvement and home furnishing company, specializing in installed carpet, flooring, and window treatments. The company operates in more than 75 metropolitan areas in the United States. Headquarters: Northlake, Illinois, United States Parent organization: H.I.G. Capital (2016–) CEO: Keith Weinberger Founded: 1959 CFO: Thomas Knapp Chief information officer: Paul Connolly
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Empire Today Employees
Renaissance Palette June 2014 - Present
Empire Today February 2012 - March 2013
Steeler, Inc. April 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Sales, Construction, New Business Development, Customer Service, Drywall, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Contractors, Renovation, Microsoft Excel, OSHA 10, Algebra, Linear Algebra, C++, Cabinetry, Technical Writing, Thevenize Circuits, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Project Planning, Account Management, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy
Education
Olympic College 2013 — 2015
Associate's Degree, ATA Degree in Electronics Olympic College (FAA Certified Technician), 3.5
Olympic College 2012 — 2014
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
McGladrey May 2015 - Present
NXC Imaging February 2014 - May 2015
NXC Imaging November 2011 - February 2014
Empire Today August 2007 - November 2011
InterContinental Hotels Group December 2006 - August 2007
Associated Bank May 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Training, Visio, Time Management, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Marketing, Employee Training, Event Planning, Outlook, Meeting Planning, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, General Awesomeness, CRM, Telephone Skills, Leadership, Contract Management, Pricing Analysis, Microsoft Word
Education
Metropolitan State University 2007 — 2009
B.A., Professional Communications, 3.88
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2003 — 2005
Communication Studies
Eastview 1999 — 2003
Truly360 August 2013 - Present
Empire Today March 2013 - July 2013
Roll Law Office/MSB and Associates May 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Account Management, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Selling, B2B, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Negotiation, Customer Retention, Contract Negotiation
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Speech Communications
Mercer August 2015 - Present
Empire Today August 2014 - July 2015
Walgreens January 2009 - August 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Cashiering, Machinery, Machinery Repair, Coordination, Electronics, Front-end, Fashion, Internet, Italian, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nutrition, Organization, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Problem Solving, Packaging, Recruiting, Recording, Sound, Theatre, Transportation, Windows, Web Design, Mac OS X, YouTube, Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Time Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Corporate/Organizational Communications, 3.0/4.0
William Rainey Harper College 2008 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Education, 2.56/4.0
Buffalo Grove High School 2004 — 2008
High School, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, 3.0/4.0
Strategic Healthcare Staffing 2015 - Present
Charter Financial Group, Inc. December 2012 - March 2015
Empire Today August 2011 - October 2012
Washington Memorial Park January 2006 - July 2011
CKH Insdustries June 2003 - December 2006
Naughty & Nice January 1993 - December 2003
Tandy January 1991 - January 1993
Telecom One 1989 - 1991
Skills
copy writing, internet marketing, MS Excel, Marketing, Sales, B2B, Advertising, Retail, Selling, Cold Calling, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Social Networking, Customer Retention, Social Media Marketing, Home Improvement, Flooring, Facebook, Web Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Copywriting, Outside Sales, Profit, Lead Generation, Merchandising, Sales Presentations
Education
Pratt Institute 1969 — 1973
BFA, Education
Empire Today August 2014 - Present
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2014 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
Lone Star College System 2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Jack Yates High School 1995 — 1999
HS Diploma
Empire Today June 2014 - Present
Empire Today June 2013 - June 2014
Dairy Queen August 2011 - May 2013
In-Pact June 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Analysis, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Following Instructions, Working With Little..., Working With A Team, Always Punctual, Using Time Wisely, Working in a fast-paced..., Working Long Hours, Hard-Working, PowerPoint
Education
Purdue University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Statistics, 3.2
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Empire Today March 2014 - September 2014
EdLink, LLC July 2011 - September 2013
EdLink, LLC July 2007 - July 2011
CAEL March 2004 - July 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Organizational..., Team Building, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Outlook, Atlassian JIRA, RoboHelp, Training, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Staff Development, Microsoft Office, Training Delivery, Blended Learning, Onboarding, Performance Management, Talent Management, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Team Leadership, Soft Skills, Learning Management, Training Needs Analysis, Leadership, Management, Change Management, Policy, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Interviews, HR Policies
Education
Lewis University 2015 — 2017
Master of Science (MS), Project Management
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Human Resources Management, 3.0
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Associates, Business, 3.47
Empire Today April 2015 - Present
Dex Media October 2012 - August 2014
Cogent Communications December 2010 - September 2012
Office Depot April 2008 - December 2010
Enterprise Rent-A-Car August 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Cold Calling, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales Process, Sales, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Management, Management, Advertising, B2B, Customer Retention, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations, Social Media Marketing
Education
Northeastern State University 2002 — 2004
BS, Health & Human Performance
El Camino College 2000 — 2002
Associate's degree, General Studies
Empire Today July 2014 - Present
Heffernan Insurance Brokers February 2014 - May 2014
AT&T November 2007 - January 2014
Wells Fargo October 2006 - November 2007
Fred Meyers May 2001 - October 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Leadership, Team Building, Sales, Marketing, Retail, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Recruiting, Account Management, Operations Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Merchandising, Advertising, Store Management, Contract Negotiation, Profit, Direct Sales, Social Media, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Customer Retention, Research, Sales Process, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, P, Leadership Development, Inventory Control, Cold Calling, Event Planning, Social Networking, Loss Prevention, Customer Experience, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Portland State University 2005 — 2007
Business Administration and Management, General
Lane Community College 2001 — 2003
Associate's degree, Business
University of Oregon 2001 — 2003
Business Administration and Management, General
Outerwall April 2015 - Present
Empire Today January 2015 - April 2015
Empire Today June 2014 - January 2015
Outerwall, Inc. (Redbox, Coinstar, New Ventures) November 2012 - December 2013
Kellogg Company February 2012 - October 2012
Find8 December 2010 - May 2011
Find8 August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Email Marketing, SEO, Consumer Products, Retail Marketing, Promotions, Microsoft Excel, Campaign Management, Project Management, Marketing Activation, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Data Analysis, Copywriting, Public Relations, Salesforce.com, Consumer Packaged Goods..., Marketing, Budgets, Analytics
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 2011 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing Concentration
Purdue University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Empire Today June 2014 - Present
Empire Today October 2012 - June 2014
Grosvenor Capital Management January 2006 - August 2012
Roosevelt University 2004 - 2006
Roosevelt University 2001 - 2004
Skills
Project Management, Telecommunications, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Cross Functional Team..., Team Building, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Asset Managment, Telecom Expense..., Vendor Management, Procurement, Training, Customer Service, Research Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Coaching, IT Strategy, Requirements Gathering, Visio, SharePoint, Business Process..., Disaster Recovery, Change Management, IT Operations, Integration, Microsoft Exchange, Technical Support, Start-ups, Management, Strategy, Asset Management, Project Planning, Research
Education
Northwestern University 2005 — 2006
Certificate in Information Systems Project Management
Roosevelt University 2002 — 2004
MS, Management Information Systems
Roosevelt University 2000 — 2002
BS, Telecommunications
Renewal by Andersen February 2014 - Present
Safe Step Walk In tubs Northwest May 2012 - April 2013
Safe Step Walk In Tubs April 2012 - April 2013
Fairbanks Construction December 2011 - April 2012
BCI Acrylic Bath Systems June 2009 - October 2011
BCI Acrylic Bath Systems June 2009 - August 2011
Empire Today April 1992 - February 2009
Empire Today LLC March 2002 - January 2009
Empire Today LLC August 2002 - March 2004
Top Salesman April 1992 - August 2002
Skills
Sales Management, Home Improvement, New Business Development, Plumbing, Sales, Flooring, Recruiting, Sales Process, Selling, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Presentations, Retail, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Training, Account Management, Direct Sales, Negotiation, Selling Skills, Contract Negotiation, B2B, Trade Shows, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Income Statement, Outside Sales, Key Account Management, Pricing, Purchasing, P&L Management, Market Planning, Forecasting, Profit, Budgets, Customer Retention, Building Materials, Advertising, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Residential Homes, Business Planning, Inventory Management, Salesforce.com, Merchandising
Education
Moody Bible Institute 1974 — 1975
Nicholas Senn 1970 — 1974
National Honors society
Why Not Today Handyman Services June 2012 - Present
Legacy Investment & Management January 2009 - Present
Empire Today January 2008 - January 2009
Metropolis/BGI Design/Build January 2007 - January 2007
Aimco January 2005 - January 2007
Aimco January 2002 - January 2005
FCI Construction, Inc January 1999 - January 2002
FCI Construction, Inc January 1990 - January 1999
MD Nat'l Park and Planning Commission January 1988 - January 1990
Skills
HVAC, Leadership, Electricians, Construction, Plumbing, Project Management, Inspection, Contractors, Renovation, Blueprint Reading, Maintenance & Repair, Residential Homes, Process Scheduler, Carpentry, Facilities Management, Customer Service, Budgets
Education
Northwestern Senior High School
High School Diploma
Montgomery College
Information Systems
Perfect-10 November 2011 - Present
Empire Today November 2008 - November 2011
D.S.I. January 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Account Management, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Salesforce.com, B2B, Sales Presentations, Selling, Solution Selling, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Customer Retention
Education
Western Washington University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
Pacific Lutheran University 1998 — 1999
RGP August 2015 - Present
BMO Harris Bank October 2012 - August 2015
Votorantim Cimentos S/A March 2010 - October 2012
Empire Today December 2007 - March 2010
Sara Lee Corporation May 2005 - November 2007
Arnstein & Lehr LLP 1999 - 2001
Skills
Corporate Law, Litigation, Document Review, Due Diligence, Legal Compliance, Legal Documents, Litigation Support, Workers Compensation, Securities Law, ProLaw, Compliance, Global Entity..., Diligent Boardbooks
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership, 4.0
Robert Morris University - Illinois 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Professional Studies, Law Office Administration, 3.93
MacCormac College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Science, Paralegal Studies
Empire Today February 2015 - Present
C. E. Korsgard July 2012 - February 2015
Superior Floor Covering September 2010 - July 2012
Kingston Tile Company LTD September 2008 - September 2010
All Tech Decorating June 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Commercial Estimating, Sales, Project Management, Change Orders, Project Bidding, Pre-construction, Value Engineering, Project Estimation, Design-Build, Submittals, Subcontracting, RFI, CPM Scheduling, LEED, Construction, Contractors, Primavera P6, Renovation, Blueprint Reading, Construction Drawings, Cost Engineering, Estimates, Tiles, Waterproofing, Flooring, Green Building, Proposal Writing, Tenant Improvement, On Screen Takeoff, Project Planning, Materials, Benefits Design, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Cost Management, Suretrack, Drywall, Project Control, Restoration, Cost Control, On-Screen Takeoff, Residential Homes, Building Materials, Homebuilding, Concrete, Contract Management, Glass, Project Coordination, Constructability, Masonry
Education
Saint Xavier University 2005 — 2006
Knox College 2002 — 2005
Protective Life February 2014 - Present
Shell Vacations LLC June 2009 - May 2013
Empire Today January 2003 - October 2007
Zacks Investment Research December 1997 - October 2002
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Accruals, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Financial Statements, GAAP, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Intercompany..., Foreign Currency..., Relational Databases, SQL, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Microsoft Excel, SOX Compliancy, COBIT, FAS, MBA, Crystal Reports, AS400 system, SUN, Sun, Monthly Close, Outlook, Fixed Assets, Cash Flow, Journal Entries, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Cash Management, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, Auditing, Peachtree, Year-end Close, Depreciation, Budget Process, Sarbanes-Oxley
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting
Moscow State University of Economics, Statistics and Informatics (MESI) 1982 — 1987
Master of Science (MS)
Empire Today June 2015 - Present
Empire Today December 2013 - Present
Empire Today February 2013 - December 2013
Eaton Corporation August 2011 - February 2013
Eaton Corporation July 2010 - August 2011
Eaton Corporation June 2009 - July 2010
Eaton Corporation July 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing, Auditing, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Media Buying, Advertising Research, Finance, Management
Education
Purdue University 2004 — 2008
Economics Honors, Economics Honors, Finance, Sociology
Breakaway Consultants January 2004 - Present
Empire Today July 2009 - July 2011
AccountResource March 1997 - July 2002
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Global Talent..., Sourcing, IT Recruitment, Executive Sales..., Contract Negotiation, Contract Recruitment, Management, Account Management, Sales, Corporate Recruiting, College Recruiting, Reference Checking, Healthcare, Insurance, Retail, Accounting Recruitment, Financial Recruiting, Onboarding, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Cold Calling, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership Development
Education
KGM
Masters, Human Resource Management
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General, Specialization in Human Resource Management
State Farm June 2014 - Present
State Farm June 2014 - Present
First American Bank January 2011 - June 2014
First American Bank August 2005 - December 2010
First American Bank February 2005 - August 2005
First American Bank November 2003 - February 2005
Empire Today August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Licensed Life & Health..., Licensed Property &..., Customer Service, Call Centers, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Team Building
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1998 — 2002
Bacheolor of Science, Business with a Management Option
Blue Cargo Group September 2012 - December 2013
Empire Today 2013 - 2013
Justin Blair May 2011 - April 2012
Skills
International Logistics, Freight Forwarding, International Trade, Import, Customs Regulations, Ocean, Export, Warehousing, Container, Materials Management, Dispatching, LTL, Ocean Freight, Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Education
Robert Morris College
All Campus August 2014 - Present
All Campus January 2013 - July 2014
Kaplan University December 2011 - January 2013
Kaplan University December 2008 - December 2011
Empire Today April 2004 - November 2008
Skills
Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Management, Advertising, Direct Mail, Management, Editing, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, SEM, SEO, PPC, Media Planning, Google Analytics, Media Buying, Market Research, Strategy, Web Analytics, B2B Marketing, Brand Development
Education
Miami University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Business/Marketing - Minor: Arts Management - Thematic Sequence: Decision Sciences
WNHS
WNHS
Empire Today February 2015 - Present
Innovative Investments January 2014 - Present
River Bend Athletic Club July 2004 - April 2014
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Investment Properties, Real Estate Transactions, Advertising, Social Media, Marketing, Real Estate
Education
Mitchell College 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Communication and Media Studies
South Kingston High School 1998 — 2002
High school diploma, General Studies
The Carpet Guys April 2010 - Present
The Carpet Guys - Mount Clemens MI April 2009 - Present
The Carpet Guys, LLC. April 2009 - Present
Express Home Services January 2007 - August 2009
Empire Today January 2000 - January 2007
Skills
People Skills, People Development, Connecting People, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Carpet, Graphic Design, Flooring, Laminating, Tiles, Customer Satisfaction, Interior Design, Hardwood, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Business Strategy, Account Management, Coaching, Business Planning, Event Planning, Advertising, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, Social Networking, Sales, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Online Marketing, Selling, Small Business, Direct Marketing
Education
Macomb Community College 1994 — 1996
Associate's degree, Psychology
DeSisto at Stockbridge 1991 — 1995
Master's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Empire Today July 2008 - Present
Skills
Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Penn Foster University 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Morgan State University 1987 — 1990
BCI Acrylic Bath Systems & Bath Planet 2009 - Present
Empire Today 2007 - October 2008
James Hardie Building Products 2006 - 2007
3 Day Blinds 2003 - 2006
Siding-1 Windows-1 Exteriors 2001 - 2003
California Closets 1997 - 2001
California Closets 1993 - 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Start-ups, Lead Generation, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, CRM, Sales, Training, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, P&L Management
Education
Roosevelt University 1981 — 1985
MBA & BS, Business Administration
Niles East High School 1979 — 1979
H.S. Diploma
Northern Illinois University
Empire today March 2012 - June 2015
Star Ledger newspaper 2009 - 2012
Skills
Sales Presentations, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Digital Media, Sales Management, Mobile Advertising, Management, SEO, Media Buying, SEM, Newspapers, B2B, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Salesforce.com, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Direct Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Publishing, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Leadership, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Google Adwords, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Media Relations, Facebook, CRM, Press Releases, Direct Mail, Social Networking, Creative Direction, Corporate Branding, Event Management, Blogging
Education
Penn State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
AppleOne June 2013 - September 2013
Empire Today February 2012 - May 2012
US Bank February 1999 - July 2011
Downey Savings & Loan (Acquired by UsBank) February 1999 - August 2009
Skills
Credit, Banking, Customer Service, Hiring, Telephone Skills, Compliance, Customer Relations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Mortgage Lending, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Product Development, Team Building, Team Management, Budgeting, Business Planning, Coaching, Event Planning, Fundraising, Non-profits, Budgets, Sales Management, Recruiting, Small Business Lending, Credit Analysis, Commercial Banking
Education
National University 1998 — 1999
Master of Science, Educational Counseling
National University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Art, Behavioral Science
University of LaVerne 1994 — 1995
Psychology
Bath Fitter February 2013 - Present
Empire Today 2005 - 2012
CPI Corp. 1998 - 2005
Lifetouch 1995 - 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, In-home Sales, Retail, Retail Management, Sales Management, Marketing, Photography, Vocalist
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1984 — 1987
Western Vocational Technical Center 1982 — 1984
The Coca-Cola Company May 2014 - Present
Echo Company, 40th BSB CAARNG March 2008 - Present
Empire Today June 2013 - March 2014
American Faucet November 2012 - December 2012
Cal State San Marcos January 2012 - May 2012
Albertsons June 2005 - June 2008
United States Air Force May 2002 - January 2005
Skills
ASP.NET, Database Administration, PowerPoint, Photoshop, CSS, HTML, Web Applications, Team Leadership, Excel, Word, C#, HRIS, Business Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Security Clearance, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Military, Public Speaking, Training, Team Building, Sales, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Marketing, Project Management
Education
California State University, San Marcos 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's, Business Administration - Option in Management Information Systems, 3.10
Palomar College 2009 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.2
Rancho Buena Vista HS 1994 — 1998
EBAY Enterprises, an ebay company March 2010 - Present
Home Direct USA February 2008 - March 2010
Empire Today November 2005 - January 2008
Hewitt Associates August 1999 - November 2005
Aon Warranty Group August 1993 - July 1999
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1984 — 1988
St. Ignatius College Prep 1977 — 1981
Bone Dry Products March 2013 - Present
Imperial Floor Coverings June 2008 - Present
Empire Today September 2006 - April 2008
Elite Flooring, Inc. 2005 - 2005
Elite Flooring, Inc. 2005 - 2005
Coleman Floor Company March 1990 - February 2000
Skills
Construction, Construction Management, Remodeling, Contractors, Renovation, Residential, Additions, Custom Homes, Flooring, Interior Design, Cabinetry, Bathrooms, Restoration, Home, Contract Management, Tiles, Remodels, Subcontracting, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Budgeting, Scheduling, Customer Relations, Negotiation, Home Remodeling, Home Improvement, Granite, Carpet, Countertops, Hardwood Flooring, Property Management, Marble, Hardwood, Wood, Walls, Waterproofing, Project Estimation, Green Building, Window Treatments, Roofers, Building Materials, Residential Design, Builders, Residential Homes, Process Scheduler, Customer Service
Education
Mitchell Community College 2006 — 2006
Building Contractors License
Harding High School 1979 — 1982
Harding High School Charlotte, NC 1979 — 1982
Auto Mech. Social Studies, Auto Mech. Social Studies
Bathwraps by Liners Direct October 2013 - Present
Urban Legend Brewing Company February 2014 - Present
The Warranty Group January 2012 - October 2013
Liners Direct May 2010 - August 2011
Empire Today October 2007 - April 2010
Empire Today November 2006 - October 2007
Empire Today April 2004 - November 2006
U.S. Cellular 2002 - 2003
united stationers May 2000 - 2002
United Stationers October 1994 - May 2000
Skills
Project Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Product Management, Training, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, PMP, MS Project, Human Resources, Project Planning, CRM, Forecasting, Business Process, Analysis, Product Development, Team Building, Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Team Leadership, Purchasing, Pricing, Retail, Inventory Management, Business Analysis, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Call Centers, Selling, Sales Operations, Budgets, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Customer Service, Strategy, Requirements Analysis, Business Planning, Sales Management, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management
Education
Marquette University 1993 — 1994
MBA
Marquette University 1989 — 1993
BS, Marketing & Organizational Management
BPM Training
CAPT
MBTI certification
The Carpet guys, LLC. January 2010 - Present
express home services 2007 - August 2009
Express Flooring Services 2006 - August 2009
empire today January 2000 - February 2007
kirby June 1994 - May 2000
Education
Oakland Community College 2000 — 2010
associates in progress, Business Admin
upland hills school
Empire Today December 2009 - Present
Luna Financial Services, LLC. 2012 - 2012
D. A. Stuart Company April 1989 - April 2009
Portec Inc. 1971 - 1983
Skills
Recruiting, Due Diligence, Internal Communications, Benefits Administration, Pension Funds, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Human Resources, Onboarding, Team Building, Management, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Talent Management, Leadership, Budgets, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Employee Training, Change Management, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Training, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Hiring, Temporary Placement
Education
National-Louis University 1998 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Applied Behavior Analysis
Empire Today 2011 - Present
YesYou Can Realty Group May 2009 - Present
Skills
Investment Properties, Investors, Short Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate, Sales Management, Sales Skills Training, Flooring, Property Management, Sales, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Selling Skills, Residential Homes, Small Business, Laminating, Real Estate Development, Selling, Real Estate Transactions, FHA, Foreclosures, Marketing, Hardwood, Retail, Carpet, Team Building, REO, Sellers, Purchasing, Vinyl, Negotiation, Referrals, Direct Sales, Investments
Education
Normandale Community College
Normandale Community College
Empire Today May 2012 - Present
Empire Today July 2011 - May 2012
Empire Today May 2010 - July 2011
Rhea + Kaiser December 2008 - May 2010
Pinnacle Advertising August 2008 - December 2008
GSD&M February 2003 - November 2007
Young & Rubicam July 1999 - February 2003
Leo Burnett December 1998 - July 1999
Skills
Negotiation, Broadcast, Sales, Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, Analysis, Digital Media, Media Buying, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Online Advertising, New Business Development, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy
Education
Purdue University
BA, Advertising, Public Relations
Best Version Media April 2015 - Present
Remaley Enterprises LLC June 2010 - Present
Stand Energy Corporation April 2013 - April 2015
Star Auto Mall January 2014 - April 2014
Watson Chevrolet December 2012 - April 2013
Empire Today April 2010 - October 2010
Remaley Insurance, Inc May 1991 - October 2008
Skills
Negotiation, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Forecasting, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Service, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Selling, Leadership, Marketing, Budgets, Process Improvement, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Project Management, Retail, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Penn State University 1989 — 1991
Business Administration and Management, General
Penn State University 1989 — 1991
Business Administration and Management, General
Empire Today November 2013 - Present
iCoachHitting.com (formerly Aaron Hall Instruction) December 1993 - Present
The United States Postal Service October 2009 - October 2013
UPS October 2008 - 2009
DHL January 2006 - September 2008
DHL May 2005 - December 2005
Aramark Uniform Services, Inc. 2003 - 2005
FedEx 2000 - 2002
Skills
Federal Government, Federal Government Sales, Executive Level Selling, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Customer Retention, Territory Management, Time Management, Business, Technology Solutions, Transportation, Logistics, Account Management, Shipping, Supply Chain, Sales Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Sales, CXO, Sales Force Development, Forecasting, Management, Pricing, Process Improvement, CRM, Transportation..., Direct Sales, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Leadership, 3PL, Inventory Management, Air Freight, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Warehousing, B2B, Budgets, Logistics Management, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Networking, Business Intelligence, Team Leadership, Employee Training
Education
Xavier University 1999 — 2000
B.A., Arts and Sciences
North Carolina State University 1999 — 1999
Louisburg College 1996 — 1998
Associate, General College
Portsmouth West High School
Portsmouth West High School
Empire Today June 2014 - Present
SWC Technology Partners February 2013 - June 2014
Illinois Department of Transportation June 2012 - February 2013
Independent Web Developer April 2008 - February 2013
Skills
MySQL, PHP, Objective-C, phpMyAdmin, Cocos2d, Stored Procedures, ColdFusion, Java, Spring, JUnit, Mockito, Android Development, Visual Basic, C#, TFS, SVN, Unix, JavaScript, CSS, Visual Studio, Eclipse, Entity Framework, MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, Windows Server 2008, Box2D, T-SQL, Views, Database Design, jQuery, Wordpress, iOS development, Xcode, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, ActionScript, Adobe Photoshop, Mac OS X, C++, C Programming, WCF Services, IIS, Visio, Assembly Language, HTML, SSIS, SSRS
Education
Northern Illinois University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, 3.8/4.0
Waubonsee Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science, 3.5/4.0
AlixPartners May 2009 - Present
The KPM Group May 2006 - February 2009
Empire Today March 2004 - May 2006
How About Lunch September 1996 - March 2004
Education
Oakland University 2009 — 2011
Masters Certification in Complementary Medicine and Wellness
Wayne State University 1998 — 2002
BIS
VF Corporation July 2013 - Present
Sam's Club May 2011 - May 2013
Empire Today January 2007 - August 2010
Bed Bath and Beyond INC January 2004 - December 2006
The Home Depot January 2002 - December 2003
The Home Depot September 1989 - December 2001
Skills
Recruiting, Store Management, Retail, Performance Management, Training, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Inventory Control
Education
Kean University 1974 — 1978
BA, Education
TEKsystems July 2015 - Present
TEKsystems January 2015 - June 2015
TEKsystems February 2013 - December 2014
Health Fitness Corporation July 2012 - February 2013
TEKsystems July 2008 - July 2012
Empire Today November 2003 - March 2008
Empire Today August 2002 - 2003
Motorola March 2000 - February 2002
Skills
PMP, Six Sigma, SDLC, ERP, Business Process, CRM, Resource Management, Management, Team Management, Vendor Management, Project Portfolio..., Business Process..., PMO, Business Analysis, MS Project, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Training, Microsoft Project, Leadership, Integration, SAP, Software Documentation, Change Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration, Finance and International Business
University of Maryland University College 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems Management
Empire Today April 2014 - Present
dealer eprocess January 2012 - April 2014
Walt Disney World August 2010 - May 2011
Walt Disney World August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Web Design, Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, WordPress, Photoshop, Graphic Design, CSS, User Experience, InDesign, HTML 5, XHTML, Interaction Design, SEO, HTML, Web Development, Google Analytics, Front-end, Website Development
Education
National Louis University 2009 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Management Information Systems, General
Waubonsee Community College 2001 — 2005
Associate's degree, General Studies
Nestle Professional Beverages March 2015 - Present
Nestle Professional Beverages August 2014 - March 2015
Nestle USA July 2013 - July 2014
Everest College June 2012 - June 2013
FIBA November 2008 - May 2013
"ABA" American Basketball Association January 2011 - April 2013
Empire Today February 2011 - February 2012
Quincy University August 2006 - May 2007
LaSalle Bank June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Quality Auditing, HACCP, Laboratory Skills, SAP, GMP, Bacterial Culture, SOP, Leadership, Public Speaking, Microbiology, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Team Leadership, Research, Team Building, Laboratory, Training, Microsoft Excel, People Skills, Outlook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Education
Quincy University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Biological Sciences
Quincy University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Sciences - Pre-Med // Minor: Chemistry
Thornwood High School 2000 — 2004
Science
Piramal Enterprises Limited / CLI May 2015 - Present
Coldstream Laboratories, Inc. January 2013 - May 2015
CSL Behring October 2009 - January 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company October 1999 - April 2012
Empire Today October 2006 - February 2009
Abraxis BioScience January 2005 - October 2006
Abraxis Oncology July 2003 - January 2005
Skills
GMP, Management, Quality Assurance, Training, Project Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Budgets, Access, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Vendor Management, CAPA, Inventory Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, V&V, FDA, Aseptic Processing, Technology Transfer, Validation, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Quality Control, Technical Writing, Aseptic Technique, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Auditing, LIMS, Customer Service, Biotechnology, SOP development, Interviews, Regulatory Affairs, Coaching, Retail, 21 CFR Part 11, Sales, Forecasting, Laboratory, Six Sigma, Change Control, GLP, Quality System, SOP, Microsoft Office
Education
Northern Illinois University 1994 — 1999
BS & BA, Biological Sciences & Spanish Language & Lit
ASQ
Certified Quality Auditor
IMS Electronics Recycling December 2012 - May 2015
Ingersoll Rand / Trane March 2009 - July 2011
Empire-Today March 2006 - March 2009
Skills
Human Resources, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Team Building, Management, Microsoft Office, Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Inventory Management, Onboarding, Notary Public, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales, Employee Relations, Policy
Education
Ohio University-Lancaster 1996 — 1997
none, Business Mgt.
Robert Morris University 1981 — 1984
Business Admin./Mgt, Business Administration and Management, General
Beaver Area High School 1976 — 1981
diploma, General Academic/business
Comfy Canine Care June 2012 - Present
Ramsey Veterinary Hospital August 2012 - September 2013
Empire Today September 2011 - August 2012
Raymour & Flanigan September 2010 - April 2011
Benjamin Moore & Co. December 2006 - September 2008
Schering Plough 2000 - 2006
Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals 2000 - 2006
Windsor Workspaces 1998 - 2000
Salomon Smith Barney 1993 - 1998
Skills
Interior Design, Furniture, Program Development, Sales, Graphic Design, Retail, Furnishings, Interior Architecture, AutoCAD, Space planning, Budgets, Project Management, Marketing, Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Space Planning
Education
Miami International University of Art and Design 1982 — 1984
Associates, Interior Design
Empire Today July 2006 - Present
TTC November 2001 - July 2006
Nelson-Harkins Industries October 2002 - November 2004
CoreComm May 1999 - December 2000
United Marketing Group August 1988 - March 1999
Skills
Problem Solving, Do Not Call Compliance, Team Building, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Coaching, Team Leadership, Account Management, Sales, Training, Management, Operations Management, Salesforce.com, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Experience, Customer Retention, Call Center, Predictive Dialers, Call Centers, Performance Management, Troubleshooting, Employee Relations, Analysis, CRM, B2B, Marketing, Forecasting, Retail, Sales Operations, Team Management, Inventory Management, Business Development, Direct Sales, Recruiting, Contract Negotiation
Education
Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving and Decision Making
Seminar, Rational Problem Solving
Northeastern Illinois University
Business
Empire Today August 2012 - Present
Empire Today February 2009 - July 2012
Empire Today August 2006 - January 2009
Empire Today March 2004 - July 2006
International Paper December 2000 - February 2004
International Paper September 1999 - November 2000
FutureNext Consulting December 1997 - August 1999
Skills
IT Operations, Business Analysis, ERP, Management, Process Improvement, Retail, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Capital Budgeting, Project Management, Quality Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Center Management, Service Management, Business Analytics
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1994 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Illinois at Chicago 1983 — 1987
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting
Empire Today November 2014 - Present
Empire Today April 2012 - November 2014
The University of Arizona August 2010 - May 2013
Broadway Carpets June 2010 - June 2012
Pima Community College August 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, Retail, Sales Management, Home Improvement, Data Analysis
Education
University of Arizona 2010 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management
Pima Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate’s Degree, Business Management
Tribune Publishing August 2014 - Present
Market Probe April 2014 - August 2014
Empire Today October 2013 - April 2014
SWIFT smart solutions October 2012 - October 2013
KJW-Customs House Broker May 2008 - October 2012
Purdue University January 2010 - May 2010
Lafayette Family YMCA March 2009 - April 2010
Follett Higher Education Group December 2008 - March 2010
Motorola Solutions June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Data Analysis, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Teaching, Editing, Leadership, Management, PowerPoint
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts, College of Health and Human Sciences
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
High School Diploma, Accelerated, Honors, and AP (advanced placement) Studies
Hinsdale Middle School & Madison School Hinsdale
Frances Xavier Warde School (Old Saint Patrick School)
Window Genie of Bethesda May 2015 - Present
Mark Group May 2013 - April 2015
Empire Today October 2008 - October 2012
Yellowbook USA October 2007 - October 2008
Skyline Mills October 2003 - October 2007
Verizon Information Services October 1998 - October 2003
Skyline Mills January 1996 - January 1998
Skyline Mills January 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Needs Analysis, Building Relationships, Listening to customers, Problem Solving, Account Management, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training, Window Cleaning, Window Film
Education
Montgomery College
Empire Today August 2012 - Present
Digital Reception Services, Inc. March 2008 - August 2012
DHL January 2001 - March 2008
Skills
Management, Process Improvement, Customer Experience, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Project Management, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Call Centers, Team Building, Customer Support, Leadership, Retail, Training, Coaching, Time Management, Data Entry, Customer Retention, Human Resources, Forecasting, Hiring, Interviews, Teamwork, Outlook
Education
Nova Southeastern University 1997 — 1998
National Association for Family Child Care - Accreditation achieved, Child Development
Chamberlain senior high school 1989 — 1992
High school diploma, General Studies
Bayforce April 2015 - Present
SilverSearch, Inc. September 2014 - March 2015
FirstPrise Solutions, Inc. April 2014 - September 2014
Red Commerce June 2013 - April 2014
Grom Associates, Inc. June 2012 - June 2013
Grom Associates, Inc. November 2011 - May 2012
Empire Today September 2011 - November 2011
Aeropostale November 2009 - August 2011
Abercrombie & Fitch June 2009 - November 2009
Skills
SAP R/3, SAP ERP, Solutions Marketing, SAP, ERP, SAP BW, ABAP, SAP Netweaver, Business Objects, SAP Implementation, Business Intelligence, Business Process, CRM, Integration, Solution Selling, Business Analysis, Account Management, Materials Management, Technical Recruiting, Cold Calling, Team Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Project Management, Management, SAP HR, SDLC, Training, Data Migration, SAP CRM, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Vendor Management, Recruiting, New Business Development, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, Sourcing, Master Data Management, SAP SD, Enterprise Software, Consulting, SD, Staff Augmentation, Leadership Development, Information Technology, Leadership
Education
Quinnipiac University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Quinnipiac University - School of Business 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Marketing
North Hunterdon High School 2001 — 2005
Washington Township Trustee September 2013 - January 2015
Empire Today 2012 - September 2013
Education
Purdue University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Food Science
Groupon 2014 - Present
Echo Global Logistics 2011 - 2014
Echo Global Logistics 2009 - 2011
Echo Global Logistics 2008 - 2009
Empire Today 2006 - 2008
Skills
Agile Methodologies, User Acceptance Testing, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, User Interface Design, User Training, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Process Modeling, Training, Product Management, SDLC, Leadership, Management, Software Project..., Scrum, Analysis, Software Documentation, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., Visio, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Team Building, Requirements Gathering, IT Management, Agile Project Management, Business Process
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
B.B.A Information Systems Management
notre dame high school
PepsiCo May 2014 - Present
Reilly Windows and Doors July 2013 - December 2013
Empire Today January 2012 - March 2013
The Home Depot February 2008 - September 2011
Adam Technologies August 2006 - December 2007
Ford Lincoln Mercury Dealerships August 1997 - August 2006
Skills
Warehousing, Management, Inventory Control, Distribution Center..., Forklift Operation, Building Maintenance, Mechanical Aptitude, High Technical Aptitude, Forklift Operator, Inventory, Pallet Jack, Power Tools, Inventory Accuracy, Warehouse Management, Recieving, Physical Inventory, Cycle Counting, UPS Shipping, Order Processing, Dispatching, Inventory Analysis, Motivation, Organization, Automotive Repair, Customer Satisfaction, Order Picking, DOT regulations, Supply Chain Operations, Materials Management, UPS systems, Quality Control, Maintenance, Shipping, Retail, Transportation...
Education
Lincoln Technical Institute-Union 1996 — 1997
Diploma, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
EXPRESS May 2013 - Present
Gallery of American Craft/Gallery 30 March 2012 - May 2013
Empire Today August 2010 - March 2012
The Gettysburg Hotel April 2008 - July 2010
EXPRESS April 2005 - March 2008
L'eggs Hanes Bali Playtex March 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Sales, Store Management, Training, Coaching, Interviews, Retail, Merchandising, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Loss Prevention, Leadership, Management, Fashion
Education
Point Park University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism
Wyndemere LLC October 2013 - Present
American Heart Association 2004 - 2010
Empire Today November 2003 - April 2004
CompUSA December 2000 - August 2003
Countryside Association for People with Disabilities September 1995 - March 1999
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Onboarding, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Deferred Compensation, FMLA, Training
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
Empire Today January 2014 - Present
BET NETWORKS 2011 - 2012
Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. August 2010 - May 2011
Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney May 2010 - August 2010
Simmons Lathan Media Group January 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Westlaw, LexisNexis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, WordPress, Adobe Acrobat, Entertainment, Entertainment Law, Film Production, Contract Management, Contract Recruitment, Lexis
Education
University of Miami School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Pepperdine School of Law
Loyola Marymount University
Master's Degree, Television Production
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government and Cinema Television
Fredericksburg Police Department May 2013 - Present
Direct Connect LLC August 2012 - 2013
Empire Today January 2011 - August 2012
Xteriors Factory Outlet October 2005 - December 2010
Health Club June 2004 - September 2005
Skills
B2B, Networking, Sales, Advertising, Merchandising, Retail, New Business Development, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Cold Calling, Marketing, Account Management
Education
SWAT Basic 2014 — 2014
SWAT Certified
Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy 2013 — 2013
Certified Police Officer
Longwood University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Graphic Design
FTD.COM January 2013 - Present
Empire Today April 2012 - January 2013
Target September 2011 - May 2012
Home Depot November 2007 - November 2011
Brook-field Zoological Society March 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Cashiering, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Sales, Customer Experience, Purchasing, Call Centers, Cash Register, Event Management, Data Entry, Customer Service
Education
Post University 2008 — 2013
Bachelors Degree; of Study: B.S, Legal Studies w
Post University 2008 — 2012
BS, Legal Studies
Proviso East High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, General Studies
KPMG June 2015 - Present
Empire Today June 2014 - May 2015
ITW June 2013 - May 2014
Chamberlain College of Nursing March 2011 - April 2013
Skills
Process Management, Change Management, Business Requirements, Time Management, Waterfall, Quality Management, Project Management, IT Project Lifecycle, UAT Coordination, Project Management...
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2011 — 2013
Master of Project Management
Loyola University Chicago 2005 — 2010
Empire Today August 2014 - Present
Bluegreen Vacations February 2013 - August 2014
CVS Pharmacy February 2012 - October 2012
Renewal by Andersen 2007 - 2011
Bluegreen Corporation January 2007 - December 2007
US Army February 2001 - December 2005
US Army March 1997 - February 2001
US Army November 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Inventory Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Sales, Account Management, Management, Project Management, Time Management, Recruiting, Training, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Leadership, Sales Process, Coaching, Advertising
Education
Kaplan University-Omaha Campus 2011 — 2012
Associate of Business Administration, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.93
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom 2000 — 2001
Creighton Preparatory High School
Southern Wholesale Flooring March 2013 - Present
Empire Today October 2012 - January 2013
Home Depot February 2012 - October 2012
ABACUS / Specialty Products & Insulation July 2002 - December 2010
Bonitz Flooring Group March 2000 - July 2002
JA-BE Distributors August 1997 - March 2000
E.D. Ellis Distribution October 1993 - August 1997
KENTILE Inc September 1992 - October 1993
AMERICAN BILTRITE / AMTICO TILE April 1988 - September 1992
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Team Building, Key Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Teaching, Intellectual Property, Management, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Sales, Negotiation, Inventory Management
Education
Georgia Technical University
Faith Bible College
Pima College
Pima Community College
Empire Today October 2015 - Present
Florida Pest Control March 2014 - September 2015
Rentaland November 2012 - November 2013
ADT August 2011 - August 2012
Central Baptist Church August 2007 - August 2011
Lockhart Baptist Church July 2003 - August 2007
Scott Alarm, SecurityLink, Select Security, Checkpoint, Action, ADT October 1997 - June 2003
Osceola County Sheriff's Office February 1987 - October 1997
US Army July 1984 - January 1987
WRBQ Q 105 Radio May 1983 - July 1984
Skills
Event Planning, Corporate Events, Management, Public Relations, Wedding Planning, Sales, Public Speaking, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Sales Management, Live Events, Training, Trade Shows, Time Management, Wedding Management, Wedding DJ, Alarm Systems, Burglar Alarm, Security Consulting, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Alarm Management, Social Networking, Recruiting, Team Building, Parties, Retail, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Weddings, Integrated Pest..., Termite Inspections, Ornamental, Household Pest Control, Commercial Pest Control, Termite Control
Education
The Baptist College of Florida 2004 — 2007
Bible/Biblical Studies/Preaching
Polk Community College
Police Standards, Law
Winter Haven High School 1980 — 1983
Gilbane Building Company July 2013 - Present
URS Corporation February 2012 - July 2013
Southland Medical Center LLC January 2011 - December 2011
Jones Lang Lasalle Construction November 2007 - January 2011
Empire Today December 2006 - October 2007
Burling Builders, Inc. May 2005 - December 2006
M. Ecker & Company August 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Team Leadership, Program Management, Construction Management, Project Management, LEED AP, Construction Consulting, Real Estate Development, Construction Estimating
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Building Construction Management
Empire Today October 2014 - Present
Empire Today September 2011 - September 2014
Licensed Agent June 2010 - June 2012
Made For Racing Co. October 2008 - September 2011
CAMCO Distribution Services Inc. June 1987 - December 2008
Skills
Team Building, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Customer Service, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Sales, Operations Management, Account Management, Forecasting, Marketing, Business Planning, Advertising, Event Management, Logistics, Business Development, Management, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Human Resources, Time Management
Education
Mt. San Antonio College
Art appreciation, political science, psychology, liberal arts
Pomona High
Rio Hondo College
Business Accounting
SWIFT smart solutions August 2015 - Present
Artsy Devil Design & Photography January 2000 - Present
IMS Companies, LLC June 2014 - August 2015
Europa Eyewear/Cinzia Designs March 2014 - June 2014
Empire Today February 2013 - February 2014
IGA Coca-Cola Institute January 2012 - February 2013
Cherryone January 2009 - January 2010
Classified Ventures January 2005 - January 2008
Cherryone January 2003 - January 2005
Diario El Universal 1998 - 2001
Skills
Photoshop, Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Logo Design, Illustration, Photography, Art Direction, Dreamweaver, CSS, Final Cut Pro, Creative Suite cs6, Assembler, Ektron, Typography, User Experience, User Interface Design, Flash, CMS, Advertising, HTML, Layout, Social Media, Multimedia, Graphics, Corporate Identity, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Art, Social Media Marketing, Wordpress, Image Editing, Online Marketing, Adobe Acrobat, Premiere, Usability, Image Manipulation, Social Networking, Digital Photography, Brochures, Vector Illustration, Flash Animation, Mac, Adobe Fireworks, Posters, Articulate Story Line, Video Editing
Education
Oakton Community College 2010 — 2012
WEB DESIGN COURSEWORK, in progress
INSTITUTO DE DISEñO PERERA 2000 — 2001
GRAPHIC DESIGNER, GRAPHIC DESIGN, Bachelors in Arts
Oakton Community College
Graphic Design coursework
Empire Today May 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation November 2011 - May 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2007 - November 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation March 2005 - October 2007
Sears Holdings Corporation July 2002 - March 2005
Xpedior 1999 - 2002
SMW Trading 1993 - 1999
Skills
Profitability, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Pricing, Analytics, Forecasting, Retail, Business Analysis, Financial Goals, Profit, Risk Management, Finance, P&L Management, Strategy, Management, Analysis, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Business Process, Project Management, Negotiation, Training, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Leadership, Internal Controls, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Marketing, Business Planning, Financial Reporting, Capital Budgeting, Managerial Finance, Essbase, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Management, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Acquisition Integration, P, P&L, Financial Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1997 — 2000
MBA, Finance, Marketing, eCommerce
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1989 — 1993
BS, Finance
Lewis University January 2014 - Present
Panduit Corporation November 2009 - January 2014
Empire Today April 2008 - February 2009
IRI February 2001 - April 2008
Tribune 1998 - 2000
S&G Packaging 1996 - 1998
Sara Lee Bakery 1990 - 1996
Navistar 1985 - 1990
Skills
Vendor Management, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Integration, PMP, Change Management, ERP, Project Management, SharePoint, CRM, Outsourcing, Team Leadership, Six Sigma, Management
Education
PMI 2002 — 2003
PMP
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1993 — 1996
MBA
University of Oklahoma 1979 — 1983
BS
Navistar & IRI
Black/Green Belt
Empire Today January 2002 - Present
Accenture September 2000 - October 2001
Indak Manufacturing November 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Marquette University 1992 — 1996
BS, Industrial Engineering
National Safety Council October 2012 - Present
The Warranty Group March 2012 - October 2012
Flex Execs Management Solutions/BorgWarner Automotive Systems July 2010 - September 2011
Empire Today May 2006 - February 2009
Flex Execs Management Solutions September 2004 - June 2006
Cub Foods July 2001 - June 2004
Skills
HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Employee Relations, Interviewing, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Recruitment/Retention, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Full-cycle Recruiting, Talent Management, Employer Branding, Coaching, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Interviews, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Management, Sourcing, Personnel Management, Business Development, SDLC, Screening, Benefits Administration, Hiring, Employee Engagement, Executive Search, Leadership, Sales, New Hire Orientations, Temporary Placement, HRIS, Benefits Negotiation, Screening Resumes, Applicant Tracking..., Contract Recruitment, Temporary Staffing, Staffing Services, PeopleSoft
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1985 — 1990
BS
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (ACF) April 2013 - Present
Havertys Furniture July 2007 - Present
The Urban Beverage Company December 2006 - July 2007
Empire Today December 2004 - November 2006
EXPO Design Center - A Home Depot Company March 1995 - August 2004
HANDS ON ATLANTA – AMERICORPS PROGRAM August 1994 - May 1996
Skills
Management, Leadership, Training, Program Management, Team Building, Employee Training, Setting Performance and..., Evaluating Performance, Corrective Action..., Strategic Business..., Financial Management..., Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Cross-functional..., Strategy Implementation, Sales, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Policy, Budgets, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning
Education
Strayer University-Georgia 2011 — 2013
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, 4.0
Morehouse College 1989 — 1996
BA, Urban Studies
Topco Associates LLC October 2013 - Present
Empire Today August 2006 - October 2013
Sears 2005 - 2006
Personal Creations 1998 - 2005
Skills
Call Center, Operations Management, Call Centers, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Retail
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Saint Xavier University 1997 — 2002
BS, Accounting
Morgan Park 1991 — 1999
A.Eicoff & Company July 2012 - Present
A. Eicoff & Company July 2012 - Present
Empire Today September 2007 - July 2012
Softwave Media Exchange May 2006 - August 2007
OMD Direct November 2004 - May 2006
ID Media September 2003 - November 2004
McCann-Erickson, LCI March 2003 - September 2003
Mindshare May 2002 - March 2003
Carat January 2002 - May 2002
Skills
Media Buying, Advertising, Broadcast, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Television, Online Advertising
Education
North Central College 1998 — 2000
B.A., Organizational Communication, General
Winona State University 1995 — 1998
na, Nursing
Empire Today April 2014 - January 2015
OfficeMax April 2013 - April 2014
OfficeMax September 2008 - May 2013
OfficeMax September 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Direct Marketing, Marketing, B2B Marketing, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Management, Email Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Customer Retention, Market Planning, B2B, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Lead Generation, B2B Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Lewis University 2002 — 2006
BS, Marketing
Empire Today July 2005 - Present
CompHealth 2003 - 2005
TEKsystems 2000 - 2002
Skills
Temporary Staffing, Permanent Staffing, Recruiting, Human Resources, Screening Resumes, Corporate Recruiting, IT Recruitment, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Sales, Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Hiring, Cold Calling, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting
Education
Marquette University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Marketing
Southern Illinois University August 2014 - Present
Honeywell February 2014 - Present
Ellis University June 2004 - Present
Webster University 1996 - Present
The RDI Group February 2012 - July 2013
ACS Group December 2007 - December 2011
Empire-Today February 2007 - September 2007
American Louver July 2004 - February 2007
U.S. Plastic Lumber May 2001 - June 2004
Access Electronics 1997 - 2001
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Warehousing, Extrusion, DMAIC, Thermoforming, Blow Molding, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Quality Management, Customer Service, Project Management, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Automotive, Process Engineering, Team Leadership, Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Management, Inventory Management, Project Planning, Plastics, Human Resources, Inventory Control, Leadership, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing..., Supervisory Skills, Operational Excellence, Team Building, Training, Performance Improvement, Procurement
Education
Honeywell 2014 — 2015
Six Sigma Green Belt
Purdue University 2010 — 2010
Advanced Lean Concepts and Tools
Purdue University 2010 — 2010
SixSigma Green Belt
National Louis University 1991 — 1993
M.S., Management
Loyola University Chicago 1981 — 1985
B.A., Management
Niles North
Empire Today June 2015 - Present
Pitbull Container April 2014 - June 2015
Just The Price May 2010 - April 2012
Apex Lending February 2009 - May 2010
Georgia Southern Mortgage March 2006 - March 2009
Ameriquest Mortgage Company September 2004 - February 2006
OnTime Promotions May 2004 - September 2004
RedHot Marketing June 2000 - May 2004
ValueAmerica June 1999 - June 2000
ABC Financial Services February 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Neuro-Linguistic..., Credit, Management, Sales, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales Management, Team Building, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, SPIN Sales Training, NLP, Sales Trainings
Education
Montgomery County Community College 1985 — 1987
Sears Holdings Corporation November 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation May 2012 - November 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2011 - June 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation November 2007 - August 2011
Empire Today January 2007 - November 2007
The Great Indoors April 2000 - January 2006
Wards January 1998 - January 2000
Montgomery Wards March 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Inventory Management, Assortment, Inventory Control, Vendor Relations, Merchandising, CPFR, Merchandise Planning, Profit, Operations Management, Sales, Sourcing, Income Statement, Retail, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Purchasing, Negotiation, Procurement, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Big Box, Visual Merchandising, Pricing, Hiring, Planograms, P&L Management, Retail Buying, Shrinkage, Private Label, Global Sourcing, JDA, Associate Development, Store Operations, Apparel, Trend, Multi-unit, New Store Openings, P&L, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Lewis University 1989 — 1993
Bachelors, Criminal Justice
Muscular Dystrophy Association February 2015 - Present
Presence St. Joseph Hospital November 2014 - December 2014
Empire Today August 2013 - September 2014
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital May 2012 - September 2012
Edward Hospital September 2011 - February 2012
Advocate Healthcare Company January 2008 - February 2010
LabCorp March 2007 - July 2007
Kinetic Concepts July 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Sourcing, Screening Resumes, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Frances, A, Dobbins, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Lawson HRIS, Recruiting, Compensation & Benefit, ADP Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Internet Recruiting, Interviews, Benefits Administration, Applicant Tracking..., Change Management, HR Consulting, HR Software, Employment Law, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Coaching, Disciplinary &..., Exit Interviews, Performance Management, Temporary Staffing, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Training, Hiring, Leadership, Sales, Team Building, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Screening, Compensation, HRIS, College Recruiting, Time Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science
Loyola University of Chicago
Social Security Administration July 2014 - Present
United States Peace Corps March 2013 - April 2014
Taproot Foundation-Chicago June 2010 - January 2013
Empire Today October 2005 - December 2009
CASA Cook County April 2005 - December 2009
Heartland Alliance July 2003 - April 2004
Women in Community Service June 2001 - July 2003
CBRE June 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Training
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1996 — 1998
Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Leadership
Roosevelt University 1988 — 1991
BSBA, Human Reources Administration
Empire Today April 2004 - April 2009
LCI August 2002 - April 2004
Starcom Worldwide February 2000 - August 2002
Education
Lewis University 1994 — 1999
BA of Arts, Communications and Marketing
Gogo November 2012 - Present
Gogo LLC June 2011 - November 2012
Empire Today September 2006 - June 2011
Cognizant Technolgy Solutions 2004 - 2006
Fathom Solutions 2002 - 2004
Skills
SDLC, Integration, Troubleshooting, Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Business Analysis
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2000 — 2002
MISM - Master of Information Systems Management
North Park University 1998 — 2002
BS, Fitness Management
Empire Today December 2013 - Present
The Room Place May 2011 - Present
Allstate Insurance Company May 2007 - May 2011
Hewitt Associates November 2000 - April 2007
Skills
Analytics, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Leadership, Data Analysis, Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Process..., Call Centers, Vendor Management, Interviews, Product Management, Time Management, Business Intelligence, Risk Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Testing, Strategy, Project Management, Analysis, Market Research
Education
National-Louis University
B.A., Applied Behavioral Science
Oak Park River Forest High School
Aon Hewitt December 2011 - Present
Aon Hewitt October 2010 - 2011
Aon Hewitt October 2010 - 2011
Hewitt Associates November 2009 - October 2010
Hewitt Associates August 2006 - October 2010
Hewitt Associates 2005 - August 2006
Hewitt Associates December 2003 - 2005
Empire Today March 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Change Management, Process Improvement, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, HRO, HR Consulting, Policy, Onboarding, PeopleSoft, Project Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2005 — 2006
MBA & MHRM
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources and General Management
Capriza January 2015 - Present
Aerohive Networks July 2011 - September 2014
Aerohive Networks July 2010 - July 2011
Aerohive Networks July 2009 - July 2010
Aerohive Networks July 2008 - July 2009
Empire Today January 2008 - July 2008
Akers Home Improvements LLC March 2007 - July 2008
AKT Trucking September 2003 - February 2007
Skills
SaaS, Salesforce.com, WLAN, Direct Sales, Virtualization, Solution Selling, Wireless, Data Center, WiFi, Cloud Computing, Security, Channel, VoIP, Wireless Networking, Selling, Managed Services, Cisco Technologies, Routing, Enterprise Software, Start-ups, Network Security, Storage, Go-to-market Strategy, IP, Sales Operations, Sales Enablement, Channel Partners, Unified Communications, IPO, Network Architecture, Sales Process, Professional Services, Sales
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 2007 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Majoring in Management and Marketing
San Diego State University-California State University 1998 — 2002
Business Administration, Majoring in Management and Marketing
Universidad de Málaga 2001 — 2001
Language & Cultural Enrichment Courses
Accountemps July 2012 - August 2013
The Plus Group 2012 - 2012
Avalon Risk Mgmt. 2009 - 2011
Avalon Risk Mgmt. 2008 - 2009
Lewis Paper. 2007 - 2008
Empire Today 2006 - 2007
Filenes Basement 2004 - 2006
Skills
New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ADP Payroll, Kronos Timekeeping, Training, PowerPoint, Paylocity, Workplace Harassment, I-9 Compliance
Education
National-Louis University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration
Roosevelt University
Master's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Empire Today AuditorCrowe ChizekSeptember 2005 - July 2008
Education
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2005
Masters of Accountancy, Accounting
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County December 2014 - Present
Empire Today July 2014 - December 2014
Empire Today February 2013 - July 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, Bookkeeping, Financial Analysis, Training, Budgets, Microsoft Excel
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Empire Today August 2013 - October 2013
US Bank Home Mortgage July 2012 - October 2012
SUNTRUST MORTGAGE November 2011 - January 2012
MIDWEST COMMUNITY BANK September 2011 - January 2012
Freedom Mortgage Corporation December 2008 - April 2011
JPMorgan Chase January 1999 - May 2008
WMC Mortgage 1995 - 1999
Weyerhaeuser 1995 - 1999
Weyerhaeuser Mortgage 1994 - 1999
Mortgage Service America 1993 - 1995
Skills
Loans, Mortgage Lending, FHA, VA, Refinance, Mortgage, Credit, Mortgage Banking, Conventional, Loan Origination, Loan Structuring, Purchase, Residential Mortgages, First Time Home Buyers, Underwriting, Conforming, Mortgage Industry, Reverse Mortgages, Investment Properties, FHA financing, USDA, Financial Structuring, Real Estate, Construction Loans, Commercial Lending, Investments, VA loans, Mortgage Underwriting, Cross Selling, Home Equity Loans, Loss Mitigation, Commercial Mortgages, Credit Analysis, Government Loans, Real Estate Financing, Home Equity Lines of..., Mortgage Servicing, Certified Mortgage..., Consumer Lending, Loan Servicing, Mortgage Marketing, Funding, Small Business Lending, Banking, Rates, Real Estate Economics, Referrals, Lines Of Credit, Sales, Finance
Education
Oakton Community College 1997 — 1997
Notre Dame High School 1976 — 1980
General
PET CO October 2011 - Present
Buy Buy Baby November 2010 - November 2011
Toys R' US October 2008 - March 2011
Marshall's July 2007 - October 2008
Empire Today December 2006 - June 2007
Circuit City July 1999 - December 2006
American Effird, Inc January 1995 - June 1998
United States Army November 1990 - November 1994
Skills
P&L, Merchandising, Expense Control, Labor Management, Business Strategy, Process Scheduler, Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Retail, Stores, Accountability, Inventory Control, Retail Management, P&L Management, Vendor Relations, Operations Management, Customer Service, Budgeting, Hiring, Customer Relations, Multi-unit, Strategic Planning, Profitability, Scheduling, Coaching, Sales Management, Employee Relations, Payroll, Visual Merchandising, Compliance, Forecasting, Purchasing, Receiving, Mentoring, Excel, Supervisory Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Word, Payroll Processing, Planning, Sales, Driving Results, Store Management, CPFR, Big Box, Income Statement
Education
Webster University 2003 — 2005
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Computer Resources and Information Management
Park University
Bachelor of Science Degree, Management and Computer Information Systems
GCS 2007 - Present
global commerce solutions June 2007 - June 2010
Empire Today September 2005 - June 2007
Chicago Public Schools 1995 - 2004
Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Bachelor, Business A
Kansas State University - College of Veterinary Medicine February 2011 - June 2013
Geary County USD 475 April 2010 - February 2011
Empire Today April 2008 - November 2009
Unplugged Cities LLC June 2007 - January 2008
Unplugged Cities LLC January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Active Directory, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Software Installation, Windows, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Excel, Technical Support, Databases, Linux, Network Administration, Security, Windows 7
Education
Manhattan Area Technical College 2005 — 2007
AAS, Information and Network Technology
Manhattan Area Technical College 2005 — 2007
AAS, Information and Network Technology
Maine Limousine Service November 2007 - Present
Home Carpet One 2006 - 2007
Clarke Mosquito Control February 2003 - September 2006
Empire Today November 2001 - February 2003
Market Advantage February 2000 - September 2001
National Waste Services April 1996 - July 1999
Community Recycling Center July 1995 - April 1996
City of Decatur, Illinois November 1991 - June 1995
Skills
Operations Management, Customer Service, Transportation, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Process Scheduler, New Business Development, Project Planning, Event Planning, Process Improvement, Coaching, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Event Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2005 — 2006
n/a, MBA
University of Illinois Springfield 1992 — 1994
BA, Political Studies
University of Iowa 1987 — 1990
n/a, Political Science
C&K Trucking September 2012 - October 2013
CNA Insurance March 2012 - September 2012
Empire Today July 2011 - September 2011
Northern Trust February 2011 - May 2011
Midwest Generation February 2010 - June 2010
Cole Taylor Bank April 2007 - January 2010
SIRVA 1994 - 2007
Admiral Air Freight 1991 - 1994
Harlem Furniture 1991 - 1994
Skills
Litigation, Trials, Document Review, Training, Management, Customer Service, Sales, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Mediation, Litigation Management, Legal Assistance, Insurance, Claim, Civil Litigation, Legal Documents, Workers Compensation
Education
North Central College 1996 — 1998
Paralegal
The Pampered Chef December 2010 - Present
Nediso.com March 2010 - December 2010
Insight Global October 2009 - February 2010
The Northern Trust Company October 2009 - February 2010
Empire Today April 2007 - February 2009
Thirty Three Temporaries October 2006 - March 2007
Lycée Alphonse Daudet October 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Technical Writing, Software Documentation, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Editing, Microsoft Office, Newsletters, Proofreading, Process Flow..., Manuals, Leadership, Management, Research, Microsoft Word, Analysis, Blogging, PowerPoint, JIRA, Confluence, Business Workflows, Workflow Diagrams, Training
Education
Northwestern State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's
CLK Interior Design, LLC 1991 - Present
Empire Today June 2010 - April 2012
Blooming Blinds, Inc January 1991 - January 2001
Skills
Interior Design, Customer Service, Concept Development, Strategic Planning, Graphics
Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Nebraska Furniture Mart March 2015 - Present
Silverleaf Resorts February 2012 - June 2014
Empire Today February 2010 - February 2012
RMCN Credit Services May 2008 - August 2009
Plano Property Management September 1995 - August 2008
Skills
Sales, Cold Calling, Account Management, Team Building, Management, Sales Process, Advertising, Marketing, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Leadership, B2B, Training, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Salesforce.com, Trade Shows, Direct Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Online Advertising, CRM, Team Leadership, Customer Retention, Sales Presentations, Budgets, Business Development, Customer Service, Email Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategy, Coaching, Event Management, Property Management, Conflict Resolution, Issue Resolution, Selling, Direct Sales, Lead Generation, Long-term Customer...
Education
Oklahoma State University 1974 — 1979
Bachelor's degree
Oklahoma State University 1974 — 1979
BS Administration, Business
St. Williams School August 2008 - Present
Empire Today March 2012 - August 2012
Vulcan Sports Media-Division of Sporting News March 2007 - December 2007
Sporting News Radio February 2001 - February 2007
WPWR-TV Channel August 1996 - May 2000
WLUP-AM/WLUP-FM July 1986 - July 1996
Skills
Marketron, Columbine, Delta Flex 4, Advertising, Radio, Radio Broadcasting, Television, Advertising Sales, Copywriting, Adobe Audition, Editing, Management, Voice Over, Broadcast, Strategic Planning, Sales, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Media Planning, Press Releases, Blogging, Media Buying, Media Relations, Social Networking, Digital Media, Radio Producing, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, New Media, Broadcast Television, Copy Editing, Entertainment, Integrated Marketing, Radio Host, Radio Advertising, Video Production, Newsletters, Radio Promotions, Sponsorship, Creative Writing, Video Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Publicity, Online Advertising, Content Strategy, Audio Editing, Digital Marketing
Education
Northern Illinois University 1979 — 1983
B.A. Degree, Communications
Sloan Valve Company February 2015 - Present
Sloan Valve Company November 2008 - February 2015
D.A. Stuart May 2008 - July 2008
Empire Today January 2004 - March 2008
Skills
Budgets, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Forecasting, SAP, JD Edwards, Epicor, Dunn & Bradstreet, Purchasing, Customer Service, Time Management, Team Building, Invoicing, Payroll, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Credit, Negotiation, Leadership, Strategic Planning, General Ledger, Retail, Account Management, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Sales Management, XI Pay, Paymetric
Education
Moraine Valley Community College
A A Stagg High School
County Materials Corporation July 2015 - Present
Wisconsin Army National Guard January 2013 - Present
Empire Today October 2013 - January 2015
Wisconsin Army National Guard January 2008 - January 2013
Shaw Stewart Lumber Company April 2005 - December 2012
Skills
Building Materials, Outside Sales, Millwork, Sales, Doors, Purchasing, Construction, New Business Development, Negotiation, Window, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Budgets, Marketing
Education
Metropolitan State University 2001 — 2013
University of St. Thomas
New Richmond High School
Empire Today August 2004 - Present
United States Marine Corps August 1997 - August 2001
Skills
Merchandising, Sales, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, P&L, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Pricing, Operations Management, Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Retail
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Oakton Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Allianz January 2010 - Present
Robert Half International Salaried Professional Division January 2008 - 2009
Empire Today 2007 - 2009
Ernest Slotar Inc 2000 - 2006
Fibrelay Non Woven Pty Ltd 1994 - 2000
Education
Northwestern University
Certfied Financial Planner
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
Bachelor's Degree, Specialized in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation
Empire Today August 2014 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Photoshop, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Team Building, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Marketing, Leadership, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Operations Management, Advertising, Business Development, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Entrepreneurship
Education
Macomb Community College 2009 — 2011
PepsiCo January 2011 - Present
Pepsi Beverages Company March 2010 - January 2011
PepsiAmericas March 2008 - March 2010
Empire Today January 2003 - October 2007
Follett Corporation August 2000 - December 2002
MOA Hospitality June 1996 - August 2000
Skills
Budgets, Management, Customer Service, Finance, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Process Improvement, PMO, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Business Process...
Education
Roosevelt University 1990 — 1996
BS, Accounting
Empire Today April 2014 - Present
Pheasant Run Resort April 2012 - November 2013
Subway January 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Applied Mathematics, R, SAS programming, Microsoft Excel, C++, WinBUGS, Economics, Microeconomics, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Time Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership
Education
Northern Illinois University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematical Statistics and Probability, Senior Year
Waubonsee Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Mathematics
Rosary high School
Rosary high school
Empire Today March 2015 - Present
Skills
Media Planning, Social Media, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Media Buying
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
BA - Computer Science
Bank of America August 2015 - Present
Empire Today May 2015 - July 2015
NCR Corporation February 2012 - May 2015
Western Dental Services October 2011 - February 2012
Hyundai Capital America May 2011 - October 2011
Wells Fargo Dealer services October 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Quality Center, Testing, Manual Testing, Quality Assurance, QTP, Web Applications, HP Quality Center
Education
Osmania University 2000 — 2003
Bachelors, Statistics and accounting
Amplio Systems Incorporated July 2014 - Present
Potbelly Sandwich Works January 2009 - July 2014
Habitat Christian Community April 2010 - February 2011
North Central University June 2008 - December 2008
Pioneer College Caterers, Inc August 2003 - August 2006
Sullivan Press July 2001 - August 2006
Empire Today June 2005 - August 2005
Family Tree June 2004 - August 2004
Northwest Assembly of God May 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Event Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits
Education
North Central University 2003 — 2008
Bachelors of Science in Music, Bass Guitar, Church Music
Oakton Community College 2002 — 2003
Empire Today March 2014 - Present
ULTA Beauty August 2013 - March 2014
ULTA Beauty February 2013 - August 2013
Farm Journal Media August 2012 - February 2013
Farm Journal Media September 2011 - August 2012
Farm Journal Media April 2011 - August 2011
Great Lakes Valley Conference August 2008 - June 2009
Clear Channel 2007 - 2007
Skills
Online Advertising, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Project Management, Press Releases, Google Analytics, Public Relations, E-commerce, Event Planning, Newsletters, Adobe Analytics, Optimizely
Education
Northwestern University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Sports Administration
Lewis University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Empire Today September 2012 - Present
Mosaic Corporation September 2010 - September 2011
TWG Communications, LLC April 2005 - July 2010
Motient Corporation April 1996 - April 2005
Moore Business Forms October 1991 - October 1996
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Business Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Business Administration
Empire Today September 2011 - Present
GRCT 2013 - 2013
Bethel Ministries, Inc. 1998 - 2010
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Training, Program Management, Management
Education
North Central University 1984 — 1987
BS, Music, Biblical Studies
Gunite Corporation - Parent company Accuride November 2008 - Present
Anderson Packaging Inc, an AmerisourceBergen Company March 2007 - October 2008
Butitta Tile and Stone November 2005 - January 2007
Empire Today May 2004 - November 2005
Palmer Accounting and Payroll Solutions January 1998 - January 2003
Speckman and Associates October 1996 - January 1998
Skills
General Ledger, Fixed Asset Management, Payroll Software, Month End Close, Year End Close, AP and AR, Spending Tracking and..., Bank Reconciliations, Financial Statements, Excel, Pivot Tables, JD Edwards, Quickbooks Pro, BPCS, Year-end Close, QuickBooks, Bank Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Sales Tax, Year End Accounts, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Journal Entries, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Invoicing, Cash Flow Forecasting, Budgets
Education
Rockford College 2008 — 2010
Bacherlors of Science, Management Studies
Empire Today March 2014 - Present
Empire Today January 2014 - Present
HEAT USA September 1995 - February 2012
Skills
Sales, B2B, Outside Sales, Retail, Marketing, Building Materials, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
New York University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
New York University
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Empire Today March 2010 - Present
Pettibone, LLC May 2014 - November 2014
Argonne National Laboratory July 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Oracle BIEE, Siebel 7.x, Sales Process, Presentations, Quarterly Reporting, Monthly Close Process, VBA, Data Mining, Management, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing, Forecasting, Operations Management, Leadership
Education
North Central College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Actuarial Science
North Central College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Actuarial Science
CenturyLink April 2013 - Present
Empire Today March 2008 - March 2013
Schwarz Supply Source August 2004 - September 2007
AT&T May 2000 - January 2003
Cancer Treatment Centers of America May 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Nortel, Mitel, Cisco IPT, LAN and WAN Protocols, Internetworking..., Working knowledge of..., Working knowledge of..., ACUCW1/2-Administering..., ACD, Telephony, Troubleshooting, WAN, Cisco VoIP, Vendor Management, MPLS, Wireless, Telecommunications, VoIP, Routing, Cisco Technologies
Education
Roosevelt University 1998 — 2001
BGS, Telecommunications
MacCormac College 1992 — 1994
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Lake County Government February 2013 - June 2013
Matthews Employment Inc-Landmark Aviation April 2012 - February 2013
Veolia Environmental Services October 2011 - April 2012
Chelsea & Scott September 2009 - October 2011
Empire Today February 2004 - September 2009
Skills
Siebel, Microsoft Office 2007, 10 Key, Electronic Filing, Typing, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Coaching, Data Entry, Office Equipment, Call Center, Salesforce.com, Concur, Training, Microsoft Exchange, Expense Reports, Accounts Receivable, Receptionist Duties, General Administrative..., Learn New Software..., Highly detail oriented, Managing Accounts, Positive Team Player, Credit Card Transaction..., Customer Returns, Email Clients, Cash Receipts, Loan Documents, Numeric Filing, Answering Phones, SOP development, Handle Confidential..., Batch Processing, Front Line Leadership, Multi Tasking, Billing Process, Order Processing, Always Willing to Learn, General Ledger, Electronic Payments, Reports, Financial Applications, Analytical Skills, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Budgets
Education
Penn Foster 2015 — 2016
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Management
Penn Foster Career School 2010 — 2011
career diploma, medical coding and billing
lane techical high school 1994 — 1998
high school, engineering and science
Xtream Clean LLC February 2012 - Present
Xtream Clean LLC February 2012 - Present
Residential Cleaning January 2005 - December 2011
Residential Cleaning August 2005 - December 2010
Empire Today April 2010 - August 2010
The Cheesecake Factory October 2008 - March 2010
LAB LLOYD AEREO BOLIVIANO August 1998 - August 2001
La Papelera S.A. September 1987 - June 1997
Skills
Great Organizer, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Facebook, Marketing, Retail, Management, Time Management, Data Entry, Inventory Management, Telephone Skills, Restaurants, Residential Homes, Hospitality, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Food & Beverage, Cashiering, PowerPoint, Food Service, Teamwork, Retail Sales, Event Planning, Social Networking
Education
Palm Beach Community College 2011 — 2014
Paralegal
Cumbre Institute 1985 — 1985
Sales Professional, And Marketing, Sales and Marketing
First Class Comfort Systems April 2012 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore March 2012 - Present
Sears Home Improvement Services March 2011 - Present
Empire Today August 2010 - February 2011
Henschel Floors January 1989 - January 2010
Elite Carpet Workshop January 1987 - January 1989
Cavalier Carpet Workroom January 1985 - January 1987
Carpet Carnival January 1983 - January 1985
Skills
Carpet Installer, Measuring and Drawing..., Customer Service, Retail
Education
New Jersey City University 1977 — 1978
Marist High School 1972 — 1976
Montgomery Motors, LLC January 2012 - August 2014
The Edgewater Hotel & Conference Center October 2007 - May 2011
Empire Today August 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Selling, Customer Service, Business Development, Purchasing, Time Management, Vehicles, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Sales
Education
King's College 2005 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Travel/Tourism, Hospitality Management
West Montgomery High School 2001 — 2005
Diploma, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs
Empire Today November 2011 - Present
Empire Today July 2009 - November 2011
Empire Today September 2007 - July 2009
Self Employed 2006 - 2008
Skills
AutoCAD, Flooring, Interior Design, Operations Management, Merchandising, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Team Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Team Building
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interior Design
Empire Today May 2011 - Present
ProSource Wholesale February 2009 - October 2010
Advance Carpet One/CCA Global Partners February 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Retail, Merchandising, Store Management, Account Management, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Cold Calling, Profit, Team Building
Education
Pennsylvania College of Technology 1994 — 1996
Associate of Applied Arts, Broadcast Management, 3.75
ComEd November 2011 - Present
Empire Today October 2004 - October 2011
Skills
Material Estimation, Power Distribution, Electric Power, Electricity, Smart Grid, Electrical Safety, NERC, Outage Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
AmeriCash Loans, LLC July 2014 - Present
J.P. Morgan July 2012 - July 2014
Enova Financial August 2009 - June 2012
Gogo Business Aviation January 2008 - October 2008
Empire Today October 2003 - January 2008
Sprint Communication Systems March 1998 - September 2002
DENTSPLY International September 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Credit, Banking, Financial Risk, Loans, Credit Cards, Retail Banking, Mortgage Lending, Financial Services, Credit Risk, Credit Analysis, AML, Relationship Management, Loan Origination, Call Centers, Customer Service, Leadership, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Management, Team Building, Human Resources, Analysis, Coaching, Sales, Customer Experience, Team Leadership, Customer Retention, Vendor Management, Microsoft Excel, Performance Management, Problem Solving, Employee Training, Strategic Planning
Education
North Park University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Progress
Ort Technical Institute
Wright College
Empire Today, LLC March 2014 - Present
Empire Today March 2014 - Present
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Sales, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
New York University 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Sumner County Schools August 2012 - Present
Empire Today April 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Spanish, Classroom Management, Teacher Evaluation, Teacher Training, Coaching
Education
Lipscomb University 2013 — 2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Middle Tennessee State University 2002 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Spanish Language Teacher Education