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Industry: Retail chain company
DescriptionHot Topic is an American retail chain specializing in counterculture-related clothing and accessories, as well as licensed music. The stores are aimed towards an audience interested in rock music and video gaming, and most of their audience ranges from teens to young adults. Customer service: 00 1 626-603-3182 Headquarters: Industry, California, United States Founded: 1988, United States of America CEO: Steve Vranes (2016–) Parent organization: HT Intermediate Holdings Corp Founders: Orval Madden, Orv Madden
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Hot Topic Employees
Branded Online September 2015 - Present
Oakley September 2014 - September 2015
Forever 21 November 2013 - September 2014
Hot Topic June 2012 - October 2013
Pacific Sunwear April 2009 - February 2012
Alta Resources July 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Retail, Call Centers, PowerPoint, Teamwork, IBM iSeries, Merchandising, SAP, Moxie, AS400, Ecometry, Order Power, Cisco Technologies, Labor Management Systems, Microsoft Power Point, Strong organization, Verbal/written..., Detail oriented, Self Starter, Team player, Patient, Multitasker, Innovative Problem..., Spanish, Internet, 60 WPM, PayPal
Education
University of La Verne
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Colorado Springs School District 11 August 2003 - Present
Hot Topic March 1999 - July 2002
The Bombay Company September 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Curriculum Development, Tutoring, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Lesson Planning, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, Classroom Management, Differentiated..., Teaching, Public Speaking, Educational Leadership, Research, Community Outreach
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French Language and Literature
University of Colorado Denver 1989 — 1990
Incentive Properties June 2012 - Present
The Princeton Review August 2010 - March 2012
NPR August 2011 - December 2011
Event Specialists LLC August 2008 - August 2010
Hot Topic August 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Real Estate Transactions, Investment Properties, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Property Management, Real Estate, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Management, Customer Service, Selling, Strategic Communications, Communication Skills, Homebuyers, First Time Home Buyers, Residential Homes, Condos, Homeowners, Assisting First Time..., First Time Home Sellers, Single Family Homes, New Home Sales, Communication, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Media, Short Sales
Education
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2011
Political Science B.S., Focuses in International Relations Comparative Politics
Port St Lucie High 2003 — 2007
Gaduated with Honors
Eli Roth's Goretorium September 2012 - October 2013
David and Goliath July 2011 - September 2013
Hot Topic June 2008 - July 2011
Spencer Gifts June 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Change Management, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Logistics, Purchasing
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2017
Hot Topic August 2012 - Present
Build-A-Bear Workshop October 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Retail Sales, Customer-focused Service, Creative Writing, Positive Energy, Cultural Diversity, Middle English
Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Mercury Insurance December 2014 - Present
The Walt Disney Company April 2014 - December 2014
Loma Linda University October 2013 - April 2014
Resources Global Professionals October 2010 - October 2013
Disneyland Resort December 2006 - December 2011
Hot Topic July 2007 - October 2010
Adecco May 2006 - July 2007
St. Louis Cardinals July 2005 - April 2006
Special Olympics Southern California August 2003 - July 2005
Los Angeles Lakers September 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Coaching, Customer Service, Recruiting, Social Media, Retail, Event Management, Social Networking, Deferred Compensation, Facebook, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Employee Benefits, Job Analysis, Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, Organizational..., Onboarding, Performance Management, Fundraising, Time Management, Hiring, Leadership, Interviews, PeopleSoft, Resume Writing, Succession Planning, Job Evaluation, HRIS, Administration, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Talent Management, Incentive Programs
Education
University of San Francisco 2001 — 2003
MA, Sport Management
University of California, Santa Barbara 1999 — 2001
BA, Sociology
Glen A Wilson 1993 — 1997
High School Diploma, General Education
WorldatWork
CCP in progress
Seller / Buyer at ETSY.COM March 2015 - Present
McAlister's Deli March 2014 - January 2015
Hot Topic July 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Exceptional People..., Computer Proficiency, Social Networking, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Market Research, Project Management, Organization Skills, Marketing, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Time Management
Education
University of North Texas 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, Junior
Richardson High School 2008 — 2012
GPA: 3.2
Alameda Health System August 2011 - Present
Mission Minis June 2009 - October 2010
Urban Outfitters March 2005 - September 2009
Citrus To Citrus Recording Group January 2007 - January 2009
Universal Music & Video Distribution March 2004 - September 2004
Hot Topic August 2000 - September 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Photoshop, Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Event Management, Facebook, Market Research, Advertising, Retail, Inventory Management, Management, Marketing
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2001 — 2004
Bachelors, Business Management Economics
Hot Topic July 2013 - Present
Hot Topic July 2003 - June 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch 2000 - 2003
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Driving Results, Merchandising, Store Management, Store Operations, Retail, New Store Openings, Hiring, Retail Sales, Shrinkage, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Multi-Unit, Leadership, Team Building, Profit
Education
University of Houston
The Cheesecake Factory August 2015 - Present
Cheddar's Casual Cafe March 2013 - June 2015
CNW Management December 2011 - March 2013
Hot Topic March 2011 - December 2011
Imo's Pizza June 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Restaurants, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Food & Beverage, Time Management, Sales, Cooking, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Teamwork, Event Management, Food, Food Service, Coaching, Culinary Skills, Hospitality Management, Windows, Management, Hiring, Leadership, Labor Control, New Restaurant Openings, Profit, Payroll, Catering, Menu Development, POS, Bartending, Retail, P, Serve Safe Certified, ServSafe, Guest Service Management, Food Quality, Inventory Control, Culinary Management, Employee Training, Social Networking, Training, Customer Satisfaction
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2011
Uprise Recordings December 2012 - Present
Uprise Art & Design March 2008 - Present
Hot Topic November 2011 - September 2013
This Romantic Tragedy, LLC May 2009 - August 2011
Best Buy October 2009 - February 2010
Aaron Brothers November 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, Music, Recording, Sound, Photoshop, Music Industry, Entertainment, Guitar, Guitarist, Graphic Design, Band, Sales, Rock, Retail, Lighting, Tour Management, Music Management, Music Production, Music Programming, Songwriting, Visual Arts, Art Direction, Logo Design
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Centennial High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, Honors Student/Studies in Architecture
Hot Topic November 2012 - Present
ASYMCA June 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Retail Sales, Day Care
Education
University of North Texas 2012 — 2013
Copperas Cove High School 2008 — 2011
Deploma
White House Black Market June 2014 - Present
Forever 21 August 2012 - June 2014
Courtyard by Marriott April 2012 - August 2012
Hot Topic August 2009 - March 2012
Starbucks May 2004 - August 2009
Fajita Express September 1999 - August 2003
Skills
Store Management, Training, Employee Training, Customer Service, Payroll, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Interviews, Planograms, Inventory Management, Store Operations
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science Degree, Travel Industry Management; an emphasis on Hospitality Management
Radiancy June 2015 - Present
UMass Amherst Admissions September 2014 - Present
Chi Omega - Iota Beta Chapter January 2014 - January 2015
Deerkill Day Camp June 2014 - August 2014
Rent The Runway June 2013 - August 2014
Living Louder Media October 2012 - October 2013
The River Club May 2013 - August 2013
Hot Topic August 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Leadership, Facebook, Public Speaking, Time Management, People Skills, Teamwork, Fashion, Sales, Editing, Customer Service, Management, Organization, Multi Tasking, Computer Proficiency, Problem Solving, High Pressure Situations, Writing
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology and Communication, Sophomore
Clark County School District January 2012 - Present
Clark County School District January 2009 - December 2011
Traffic Builders February 2008 - August 2009
Germaine Lawrence October 2001 - August 2003
Hot Topic December 1999 - June 2001
Grendel's Den February 1998 - August 1998
McLean Hospital January 1996 - December 1996
FIVE SISTERS PRODUCTIONS 1996 - 1996
Blockbuster 1995 - 1995
Skills
Special Education
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2011 — 2013
special education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1994 — 1999
B.A., Psychology
Pacific Sunwear April 2014 - Present
Hot Topic February 2012 - April 2014
Hot Topic October 2010 - February 2012
Justice for Girls September 2006 - October 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Management, Hiring, Recruiting, Merchandising, Store Management, Sales, Social Networking, Leadership, Time Management, Team Building, Training, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Visual Merchandising, Retail
Education
UNLV 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Business Marketing
Reno Aces November 2014 - Present
Microsoft November 2012 - September 2014
Microsoft October 2009 - November 2012
Microsoft July 2008 - October 2009
Microsoft October 2005 - July 2008
Internal Revenue Service August 2004 - October 2005
Alethia Investment Group December 2001 - July 2004
Capin Crouse LLP January 2001 - December 2001
Four Star Distribution March 2000 - January 2001
Hot Topic October 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Financial Control, Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Return Preparation, Audit, SOX, Operations Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Variance Analysis, Business Analysis, Financial Audits, Internal Controls, Management, Budgets, Finance, Analysis, General Ledger, Strategic Financial..., Forecasting, SAP, Account Reconciliation, Internal Audit, Managerial Finance, GAAP, Revenue Recognition, Financial Reporting, P&L, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Consolidation, Financial Statements, US GAAP, Cost Accounting, Business Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning, Process Improvement, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Business Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Budgeting
Education
University of La Verne 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Washington 1997 — 1998
Accounting
Bonita High School
Lane Bryant October 2013 - Present
Hot Topic 2004 - February 2013
Lady Foot Locker 1991 - 2004
Skills
Loss Prevention, Store Operations
Education
Central Missouri State University
Bachelor's degree, Management and Marketing
Hot Topic July 2013 - Present
Jordan Technologies July 2011 - January 2013
Staples June 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Control Systems Design, AutoCAD, Procedure Manuals, Customer Service, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction
Education
University of Louisville 2008 — 2014
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Scentsy August 2013 - Present
Babcock Lumber Company 2011 - Present
Strike Envy 2012 - 2012
Hot Topic 2005 - 2007
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Sales Management
Education
University of Mount Union
Tara Meadows January 2015 - Present
Ashley McKibben Photography April 2010 - Present
Orlando Magazine August 2012 - June 2014
Orlando Magazine August 2012 - June 2014
Enzian Theater April 2013 - May 2014
Amigo’s Tex-Mex January 2012 - 2013
Hot Topic July 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Photography, Digital Photography, Magazines, Portraits, Image Editing, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Video Editing, Tumblr, Facebook, Art, Photojournalism, Social Media, Multimedia, Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Organic Farming, Wedding Photojournalism, Wedding Photography, Portrait Photography, Adventure Travel, Travel Photography, Backpacking, Non-profit Volunteering
Education
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Photography
daytona state college 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Photography
Alcove Inc. (Alcove, Big Bar and Alcove Chocolate) June 2004 - Present
Hot Topic September 2001 - May 2003
PETsMART.com / Idealab December 1999 - December 2000
The Disney Store, Inc. June 1994 - December 1999
The May Department Stores Company July 1988 - June 1994
Education
University of Michigan
University of Pittsburgh
BA, Business and Economics
Hot Topic October 2014 - Present
Columbia Sportswear October 2012 - October 2014
Gap Inc./Banana Republic February 2012 - November 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch July 2010 - February 2012
South Metro Fine Arts Academy January 2008 - December 2011
Hollister Co March 2006 - July 2010
Stylist Envy Collections LLC December 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Sewing, NetSuite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Keynote, iCal, iTunes, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Fashion Retail, Fashion Marketing, Retail Math, Retail Buying, Window Displays, Visual Displays, Planograms, Microsoft Excel, Fashion, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Apparel, Public Speaking, Advertising, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Sales
Education
University of Central Oklahoma 2010 — 2012
B.S., Fashion Marketing
University of Oklahoma 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Fashion Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Torn & Glasser February 2015 - Present
GUESS?, Inc. August 2014 - February 2015
Hot Topic July 2013 - August 2014
Hot Topic November 2009 - July 2013
Hot Topic May 2008 - November 2009
Hot Topic May 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Retail, Accruals, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Human Resources, Leadership, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Lawson General Ledger, Oracle, Organizational..., Quarterly Reporting, Monthly Closing, Forecasting, Inventory Management, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Management, Customer Service, Auditing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Financial Statements, Outlook
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management, 3.0
Goosehead Insurance (Formerly TWG Insurance) June 2011 - Present
Nordstrom August 2010 - July 2011
WIK Candle November 2007 - July 2009
Hot Topic September 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Sales, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Account Management, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Fitting, Retail, Training, Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Time Management, Leadership, Direct Sales
Education
University of North Texas 2006 — 2010
BBA, General Business
Nevada Gaming Control Board March 2013 - Present
Digital Solid State Propulsion, LLC May 2012 - March 2013
Digital Solid State Propulsion December 2011 - April 2012
DSSP April 2011 - December 2011
Hot Topic October 2006 - August 2011
Skills
Access, Outlook, Quickbooks, Visio, SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Accounts Payable, account reconciliation, Nevada Gaming..., Accounting, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Payroll, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Word, Management, Internal Controls
Education
University of Nevada-Reno 2007 — 2011
BS, Accounting
Dimo's Pizza May 2013 - June 2014
Hankyu Hanshin Express June 2010 - May 2013
Hankyu Hanshin Express June 2010 - May 2013
Pizza Hut, NPC International May 2009 - June 2010
Hot Topic November 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Creative Writing, Japanese, Compliance Management, Customer Relations, Guitar, Music, Logistics Management, Management, Software Documentation, Customer Service
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Art, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Freelance April 2011 - Present
Hot Topic September 2010 - June 2012
skinnyCorp November 2008 - April 2011
Vans Skatepark February 2007 - October 2008
Adrenaline Films 2008 - 2008
Skills
Merchandising, Social Media, Film Production, Management, Leadership
Education
University of Central Florida 2002 — 2008
BA, Television Production
Mountain America Credit Union January 2015 - Present
Les Bois Credit Union October 2009 - January 2015
Longhorn Restaurant and Saloon January 2008 - December 2009
Hot Topic October 2006 - January 2008
Babies R Us 2004 - 2006
Skills
FMLA, HRIS Database Management, Leave of Absence, Exit Interviews, Benefits Administration, Taleo, New Hire Orientations, COBRA, Affirmative Action, Human Resources, I-9 Compliance, Employee Benefits, Management, Conflict Resolution, Office Management, Credit Unions, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Handbooks, Time Management, Open Enrollment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Employee Recognition, EEO, Ultipro, Compensation & Benefit, Employee Orientations, FLSA, Health Insurance, Team Building, HR Policies, Training, Payroll, Hiring, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Banking, Policy
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Associates of Arts, Foundation of Business
Flathead High School 1994 — 1997
Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) April 2011 - Present
Obert Farms, Inc June 2008 - August 2008
Hot Topic August 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Work Ethic, Research, Analysis, Behavioral Science, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Computer Proficiency, Reliable, Demographic Analysis, Cultural Anthropology, Participant Observation, Medical Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Cultural Analysis, Cross-cultural Research, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Medical Records, ICD-9-CM
Education
University of Oklahoma 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology, 3.9
Stephen F. Austin High School 2002 — 2006
The Ginger Man January 2014 - January 2015
The Flying Saucer June 2013 - December 2013
Nordstrom Rack January 2013 - May 2013
Nordstrom September 2012 - January 2013
Nordstrom June 2012 - September 2012
Hot Topic January 2010 - May 2012
Hot Topic August 2007 - July 2010
Hot Topic August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Retail, Fashion, Store Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Store Operations, Driving Results, Facebook, Social Networking
Education
University of North Texas 2008 — 2013
UNC Center for Faculty Excellence October 2011 - Present
Convergence Films March 2011 - Present
WXYC January 2009 - Present
Elsewhere Artist Collaborative June 2011 - August 2011
Hot Topic December 2010 - May 2011
UNC Student Union January 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Final Cut Studio, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, HTML, Reason
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2008 — 2012
BA, Communications (Media Production)
Gamer Headlines August 2014 - Present
2 Shots of Geek July 2013 - Present
INK November 2013 - April 2014
New Hampshire Liquor and Wine Outlet June 2011 - September 2013
Hot Topic July 2009 - August 2013
Skills
Fiction, Flash Fiction, Poetry, Creative Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Dramatic Writing, Scripting, Microsoft Office, Editing, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Research, WordPress, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Video Games, Web Content, Creative Content..., Product Reviews, Dialogues, Writing, Teamwork, Time Management
Education
University of Plymouth 2013 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Creative Writing
University of New Hampshire 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Nashua High School South 2005 — 2009
High School, High School
Otto Pizza October 2013 - Present
Dunkin Donuts July 2012 - October 2013
Hot Topic August 2012 - September 2012
Education
University of Southern Maine 2013 — 2018
University of Maryland University College 2011 — 2012
Solplicity February 2014 - Present
AML Designs January 2012 - Present
Sunrun February 2014 - August 2014
Hot Topic August 2012 - February 2014
David's Bridal June 2013 - October 2013
Sam & Louie's Pizza July 2008 - August 2010
Pamida June 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Leadership Development, Lead Generation, Communication, Coaching, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Costumes, Illustrator, Alterations, Photoshop, Illustration, Dresses, Costume Design, Fashion Shows, Pattern, Pattern Making, Sales Management
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Textiles, Merchandising, & Fashion Design
Blair High School 2005 — 2009
Hot Topic September 2014 - Present
Coldwater Creek October 2012 - August 2014
Coldwater Creek September 2011 - October 2012
Coldwater Creek September 2010 - October 2011
Kelly Services February 2009 - September 2010
Skills
Fashion, Cost Negotitation, Global Sourcing, Sweaters, Textiles, Merchandising, Facebook, cut and sew knits, Social Media, Styling, Apparel, Retail, Mac, Product Development, Vendor Management, Target Costing, Microsoft Office, Fabric Development, Microsoft Excel, PLM Tools, Trend Analysis, Sales, Inventory Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Environmental and Sustainable Enterprises
Business Audio Plus February 2015 - Present
Hot Topic September 2013 - Present
Barnes & Noble 2012 - 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Retail, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Speaking, Research, Social Networking, English, Facebook, Data Entry, Training, Team Building
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
Cornerstone OnDemand July 2013 - Present
Cornerstone OnDemand February 2011 - Present
Cornerstone OnDemand May 2008 - February 2011
Cornerstone OnDemand December 2006 - April 2008
Cornerstone OnDemand May 2006 - December 2006
Hot Topic April 2004 - May 2006
Activision June 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Quality Assurance, Testing, User Acceptance Testing, SQL, Integration, SaaS, Web Applications, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Mobile Applications, Scrum, Enterprise Software
Education
University of California, San Diego 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Science
VER August 2015 - Present
Hot Topic March 2012 - August 2015
Teavana September 2007 - March 2012
JC Penney August 2006 - August 2007
Bachrach Clothing June 2002 - June 2007
Macy's June 1997 - June 2002
Sears June 1994 - June 1996
Macy's dba Rich's Goldsmith's Department Stores September 1992 - September 1994
Skills
Employee Relations, Benefits Design, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Profit, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Talent Management, Coaching, Executive Search, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Leadership, Hiring, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Time Management, Retail, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Strategy, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Management, Training, Organizational Design, Change Management, Interviews, Executive Coaching, Employee Engagement, Merchandising, Sales, College Recruiting, HRIS, Store Management, Conflict Resolution, Employment Law, HR Policies, Internet Recruiting, Loss Prevention, Organizational..., Temporary Placement, Labor Relations, Team Building, Store Operations
Education
University of Michigan 1984 — 1988
BA, Political Science
The UMD Statesman May 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Duluth February 2015 - Present
Journeys February 2013 - Present
Lake Voice News January 2015 - May 2015
Perfect Duluth Day September 2014 - January 2015
Hot Topic May 2011 - February 2012
Gloria Jean’s Coffees International February 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Writing, Journalism, Blogging, Editing, Copy Editing, Music Journalism, Music, Social Media, Adobe Design Programs, Digital Photography, Customer Service, Retail, WordPress, Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2011 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
Eau Claire Memorial High School 2007 — 2011
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Hot Topic June 2014 - Present
GameStop May 2014 - June 2014
Starbucks May 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Computer Proficiency, English, Music, Web Design, Video Games, Video Production, Video Editing, Customer Service, Retail, Sales, Japanese, Spanish, Writing, Creative Writing, Hair Coloring, Hair Straightening, Hair Care, Guitar, YouTube, Social Media, Social Networking
Education
University of Iowa 2014 — 2018
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) July 2006 - Present
Hot Topic October 2003 - July 2006
Underground August 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Construction, Construction Safety, Geotechnical Engineering, AutoCAD, CPT (Cone Penetrometer..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Ground Penetrating Radar, ASTM, Construction Materials..., NICET, Adobe Creative Suite, Cakewalk Sonar, Propellerheads Reason, Guitar, Double Bass, Vinyl Cutting, Stenciling, FlexiSign
Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe 2000 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Construction Management
Hot Topic April 2012 - Present
Shaklee Corporation January 2012 - April 2012
Walmart December 2010 - January 2012
gymboree April 2008 - December 2010
Gymboree March 2005 - April 2008
Gymboree July 2001 - February 2005
WebEver March 2000 - May 2001
SACC INC February 1999 - February 2000
Mastek Delhi India June 1996 - February 1999
Skills
SDLC, Oracle, Enterprise Architecture, PL/SQL, Java Enterprise Edition, Web Services, SQL, Unix, Java, Databases, Solution Architecture
Education
IET, University of Lucknow 1993 — 1996
MCA, Computers
University of Lucknow 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Maths, Physics, Statistics
Remark Media May 2013 - April 2015
MD Anderson Cancer Center January 2012 - May 2013
Hot Topic November 2006 - November 2010
Nikken International 1999 - 2006
Skills
VMware ESX, Linux, HP Proliant, Windows Server, SDLC, SAN, Server Hardware, Capacity Planning, License Management, ITIL, System Design, System Administration, Backup Exec, Dell PowerEdge Servers, EMC, NetApp Filers, VMware, Virtualization, Servers, Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Data Center, Active Directory, Networking, Security, Information Technology
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 1997 — 1999
BBA, Management Information Systems
High School for Health Professions
Hot Topic 2012 - Present
J.T. Intimates 2008 - 2012
Katie Kutthroat Designs 2007 - 2010
Dust Factory 2007 - 2007
Skills
Draping, Sewing, Drawing Skills, Textile Design, Fitting, Sampling, Fashion Design, Apparel, Lingerie, Garment Construction, Fashion Illustration, Technical Design, Patterns, Styling, Flat Sketching, Tech Packs, Trend Analysis, Mood Boards, Swimwear, Mac, Production, Drawing, Photoshop, Visual Merchandising, Garment Fitting, Screen Printing, Sketching, Illustration, Color Theory, Pattern Grading, Design Patterns, Fashion Shows, Wovens, Merchandising, Private Label, Fashion, Trend, Pattern, Trend Forecasting, Textiles, Fit, Illustrator, Knitwear, WebPDM, Sweaters, Sportswear, Pattern Design, Photo Shoots, Art, Graphic Design
Education
University of North Texas 2003 — 2007
BFA, Fine Arts
FUNimation (A Group 1200 Media Company) August 2011 - Present
T. Lynne Designs September 2007 - Present
FUNimation (A Group 1200 Media Company) December 2012 - January 2014
FUNimation Entertainment November 2011 - December 2012
Starbucks Corporation August 2007 - June 2012
FUNimation Entertainment August 2011 - November 2011
Broussard Logistics March 2006 - January 2007
Ulta Salon and Cosmetics April 2005 - January 2006
Avon 2005 - 2006
Hot Topic August 2000 - March 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Online Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Facebook, Customer Service, Social Networking, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Blogging, Event Planning, Public Relations, Event Management, Time Management, Retail, Marketing, Media Buying, Google Analytics, Brand Management, SEO, Management, Google Adwords, Leadership, Fashion, Creative Direction, Budgets, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Conventions, Sales
Education
University of North Texas 2008 — 2011
BS, Digital Retailing
University of North Texas 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchanding
Lee College 1999 — 2008
Associate of Science; Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration; Management
24 Hour Fitness March 2010 - 2013
Sephora April 2006 - April 2009
Belkin April 2005 - April 2006
Hot Topic September 2003 - April 2005
Pier 1 Imports June 2002 - September 2003
San Francisco Music Box Co. June 1998 - June 2002
Factory Card and Party 1996 - 1998
The Disney Store September 1993 - August 1996
Target Stores October 1984 - September 1993
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1976 — 1980
BSB, Management
LinkedIn January 2015 - Present
Omaha Steaks June 2011 - January 2015
Omaha Steaks October 2010 - June 2011
Premium Woods January 2008 - October 2008
Hot Topic November 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Call Centers, Sales, Team Building, Team Leadership, Training, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Sales Management, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Call Center, Inventory Management, Coaching, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Problem Solving, Performance Motivation, Management, Time Management
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2004 — 2006
Business Administration and Management, General
Sac City High School 2001 — 2003
High School Diploma, General
Impact Apparel May 2013 - Present
Leapfrogs Party & Play Center July 2011 - August 2012
Hot Topic October 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Design, Branding & Identity, Drawing, Writing, Screen Printing, Printmaking, Digital Sketching, Marketing, Management
Education
University of Cincinnati 2012 — 2017
Graphic Design
Springboro High School 2008 — 2012
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, University of North Texas June 2012 - September 2014
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, University of North Texas July 2010 - June 2012
Central Market August 2008 - April 2010
Hot Topic January 2005 - July 2008
Texas Bank September 2002 - August 2004
Holly's Hallmark June 2001 - September 2002
Chili's October 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Bookkeeping, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint Presentation..., Presentation Development, Oral & Written..., Presentations, Databases, Data Entry, Data Processing, Enterprise Information..., Document Imaging, Publication Development, Publications Production, Organizational..., Organizational..., PowerPoint, Communication, Public Speaking
Education
University of North Texas 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
University of North Texas 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Drawing and Painting
The Key Program, Inc May 2015 - Present
Bedford Veterans Hospital September 2014 - Present
Lahey Health Behavioral Services May 2014 - Present
Dunkin Donuts May 2009 - Present
Lahey Health Behavioral Services September 2013 - May 2014
The Pita PIt January 2010 - May 2013
The Key Program, Inc May 2012 - August 2012
Baraco Corporation September 2011 - December 2011
The Clean Machine May 2008 - May 2009
Hot Topic May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Group Therapy, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Group Work, Money Management, Goal Setting, Customer Service, Presentations, Psychology, Historical..., Planning Advice, Crisis Intervention, CPI Training, CANS certified
Education
Simmons School of Graduate Social Work 2013 — 2015
Masters of Social Work, Addiction and Mental Health Couseling
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Ceridian March 2014 - Present
Kill Kat Productions July 2013 - Present
First Mortgage Corporation December 2012 - February 2014
First Mortgage Corporation November 2011 - February 2014
Honeywell April 2012 - August 2012
Hot Topic November 2008 - March 2012
First Mortgage Corporation October 2010 - November 2011
First Mortgage Corporation September 2008 - October 2010
United States Marine Corps February 2004 - March 2008
Skills
FHA, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Lending, Refinance, Loan Origination
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
Hot Topic October 2005 - December 2011
Hot Topic Distribution Center January 2005 - December 2011
QUANTA COMPUTERS NASHVILLE 2004 - 2005
DuPont / CCW Group January 2002 - January 2004
CCW-SCHENKER/DUPONT 2002 - 2004
VVI Fulfillment Center January 1997 - January 2000
United Stationers Supply Company 1999 - 2000
VVI FULFILLMENT CENTER 1997 - 1999
The J. Peterman Company January 1990 - January 1997
The J. Peterman Company 1990 - 1995
Education
University of Kentucky 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Park Your Paws, LLC November 2007 - Present
Hot Topic 1996 - 2007
Skills
Sales Management, Fashion, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Team Building, Apparel, Store Management, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Sales, Management
Education
University of Dayton 1988 — 1992
Martin Lawrence Galleries October 2012 - Present
KNR Assisted Living July 2007 - Present
Urban Outfitters October 2011 - October 2012
Hot Topic June 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Photography, Fine Art, Art History, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2004 — 2010
BFA, Art, Women's Studies
Rodan and Fields September 2014 - Present
SW Skate September 2012 - December 2013
Claires January 2012 - September 2012
YMCA August 2003 - March 2012
The Gambler- Antiques 2002 - 2003
Hot Topic March 1999 - October 2002
Buffalo Exchange January 1996 - March 1999
Jordan Marsh/Macy's April 1990 - August 1995
Skills
Leadership, Retail, Strategy, Management, Training, Public Speaking, Program Development, Human Resources, Budgets, Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Coaching, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Program Management, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Store Management, Inventory Management
Education
North Adams State College
Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Business Administration
Independent Retail Consultant September 2014 - Present
Timex Group USA Inc. June 2011 - September 2014
Independent Retail Consultant January 2010 - June 2011
Cultural Care Au Pair - EF Education September 2002 - December 2010
Hearth and Home Technologies October 2006 - December 2009
Hot Topic February 2002 - October 2006
Target Corporation September 1999 - February 2002
Target May 1997 - September 1999
Target May 1992 - May 1997
Goldi, Inc. August 1989 - May 1992
Skills
Consulting, Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Inventory Management, Product Development, Marketing, Management, Training, Strategy, Team Building, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Apparel, Leadership, Trend, Blogging, New Business Development, Market Research
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Human Environmental Sciences
Self Employed November 2014 - Present
Black Book Ink January 2015 - September 2015
The Marketing Arm August 2014 - December 2014
Gravitas, UNT's NSAC Ad team January 2014 - May 2014
Kaleo Cafe July 2013 - January 2014
Gravitas January 2013 - January 2014
Hot Topic July 2012 - January 2013
Shady Oak Barbeque and Grill January 2011 - August 2011
Bath and Body Works May 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Written & Oral..., People Skills, Advertising, Marketing, Logo Design, Sales, Performing Arts, Account Management, Team Management, Teamwork, Photography, Traditional Art Skills, Customer Service, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Time Management, Art Direction, Account Planning, Focus Groups, Interviews, Drawing, Strategic Planning, Photoshop, Leadership, Copywriting, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Social Networking
Education
University of North Texas 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Advertising
Nolan Catholic High School 2005 — 2009
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) July 2015 - Present
BB&T Insurance Services Inc. November 2013 - July 2015
Reclaiming Democracy August 2013 - December 2013
BB&T Insurance Services Inc. December 2011 - November 2013
Pilot Benefits August 2011 - December 2011
Hot Topic September 2010 - December 2011
Hot Topic March 2010 - September 2010
Creative Services, Inc. July 2010 - August 2010
Boyd-Allen Music Group January 2010 - May 2010
Hot Topic August 2007 - March 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Insurance, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Forecasting, Management, Negotiation, Editing, Property, Public Speaking
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Communication Studies
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2009 — 2011
BA, Communication Studies
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2008 — 2009
Apex Medical Products August 2014 - March 2015
Freelance March 2011 - January 2015
SimpliSafe August 2013 - July 2014
Wasabi July 2012 - August 2013
UMLan Inc October 2011 - January 2013
Marketing Werks January 2012 - March 2012
BT Conferencing April 2009 - August 2011
BT Conferencing April 2009 - March 2011
Hot Topic November 2008 - August 2010
UMass Dining Services September 2004 - May 2008
Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Social Networking, Retail, Editing, Event Management, Public Speaking, CSS, HTML, Web Design, Web Development, Video Editing, JavaScript, Python
Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2014 — 2015
Certificate Program, Website Design and Development
The Boston Language Institute 2009 — 2010
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language, Teaching English as a Second Language
KCP International 2008 — 2008
Japanese
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2004 — 2008
BA, Communication, Japanese
South Shore Charter School 2000 — 2003
ULTA Beauty May 2014 - Present
Kohls Dept Store November 2013 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores June 2011 - Present
Hot Topic June 2004 - June 2011
Bath and Body Works 2002 - 2004
Kinko's 2000 - 2002
Wyoming Cattleman's Club 1998 - 2000
Vanity May 1994 - August 1998
Boise Inc. 1997 - 1998
Skills
Sales, Merchandising, Management, Selling, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Coaching, Public Relations, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Retail, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, New Store Openings, Planograms, Merchandise Planning
Education
Casper College 2000 — 2004
General, Art, Communications, History
University of Nebraska at Kearney 1990 — 1993
general, business, interior design, communications
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Lenovo September 2015 - Present
Lenovo July 2013 - September 2015
AKA Diversified Holdings, Inc. dba Z Wireless (Verizon Premium Retailer) July 2012 - June 2013
Best Buy January 2012 - July 2012
Best Buy August 2005 - January 2012
Best Buy March 2003 - August 2005
Best Buy October 2000 - March 2003
Hot Topic June 1999 - September 2000
Target June 1998 - June 1999
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Retail Merchandising
Apple October 2011 - Present
Cox Communications November 2010 - November 2011
Hot Topic November 1999 - November 2010
Skills
Mac OS, Apple Certified, Customer Service, Mentoring, Team Building, Apple Software, iOS, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2008 — 2010
Computer Science
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Orion Fashions / Kool Konnections February 2013 - Present
American Cancer Society October 2014 - Present
American Cancer Society November 2011 - February 2013
Metropark January 2004 - 2011
Hot Topic April 1994 - December 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Store Management, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Teamwork, Marketing, Footwear, Product Development, Fashion, Brand Development, Sales, Trend, Styling, Forecasting, Brand Management, Wholesale, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Jewelry, Merchandise Planning, Kicking Ass, Loss Prevention, Trade Shows, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Zombies, Softball, Fundraising, Private Label, Cross-functional Team..., Sourcing, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Design, Assortment, Retail Sales, Luxury Goods, Time Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Profit, Fashion Buying, Negotiation, Fashion Shows, Pricing, Textiles, Planograms
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1986 — 1990
BA, Biology
Wasson
Whole Foods Market August 2014 - Present
Sunglass Hut November 2013 - May 2014
World Wide Photography-IPI November 2012 - December 2013
Hot Topic June 2013 - November 2013
Charlotte Russe June 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Acting, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Sales, Marketing, Retail, Facebook, Time Management, Data Entry, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Inventory Management, Fashion, Merchandising, Telephone Skills, Critical Thinking
Education
University of Colorado Denver 2012 — 2016
Marketing
University of Colorado Denver 2012 — 2016
Marketing
Hot Topic December 2012 - Present
Skills
Direct Sales, Visual Merchandising, Managed Money, Loss Prevention..., Store Operations, Store Management, Stock Management, Stocking, Advertising, Team Building, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Retail, Training, Time Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Word
Education
University of North Texas 2013 — 2017
Fine and Studio Arts
University of North Texas
Hot Topic June 2015 - Present
Avista January 2009 - March 2015
Avista April 2001 - December 2008
University of Idaho August 1998 - March 2001
Skills
Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Recruiting, Internal Communications, Process Improvement, SharePoint, Employee Training, Human Resources, Change Management, Leadership, Program Management, Energy, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Culture Change, HRIS Database Management, Affirmative Action..., Diversity & Inclusion, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Ultipro, Labor Relations, Investigation, Written Communication, Presentation Skills, Facilitation, Positive Discipline, Progressive Discipline, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Business Coaching, Regulatory Compliance
Education
Villanova University 2014 — 2014
Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management and Services, A
University of Idaho 1995 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Public Communication, 3.31 GPA
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. February 2014 - September 2015
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. September 2012 - January 2014
Pier 1 Imports March 2009 - September 2012
Urban Outfitters June 2007 - October 2008
Hot Topic June 2005 - June 2007
Hot Topic August 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Loss Prevention, Management, Marketing, Merchandising, New Store Openings, Recruiting, Retail, Store Management, Store Operations, Training, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales, Customer Service, Fashion
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2001 — 2002
Plymouth South High School 1997 — 2001
Mountain Hardwear October 2011 - March 2015
Mountain Hardwear March 2010 - October 2011
REI August 2006 - August 2009
Hot Topic August 1999 - August 2006
Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Pivot Tables, JD Edwards, Training, Management, Cpr Certified, Excel 2007, Internal Insight Reports, CPR, SAP, Cognos, Analysis, Budgets, Sales, Account Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Employee Training, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Fashion
Education
University of North Texas 2000 — 2003
BA, Sociology
Department of English, University of Nebraska - Lincoln August 2015 - Present
Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta May 2014 - May 2015
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society February 2014 - May 2015
Chatham University Office of Student Activities October 2013 - May 2015
Chatham University August 2011 - May 2015
Chatham College for Women Student Government May 2013 - April 2015
Chatham University PACE Center September 2012 - April 2015
Chatham University August 2014 - October 2014
The League of Women Voters June 2014 - August 2014
Hot Topic May 2009 - November 2013
Skills
English, Women's Studies, American Literature, Literary Criticism, Writing, Critical Reading, Cultural Analysis, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Activism, Organization, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Social Networking, Blogging
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, English Literature, Women's and Gender Studies
Chatham University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and Women's Studies, GPA: 3.98, Summa Cum Laude, Honors in Department
Plum Senior High School 2007 — 2011
Statusfear Media 2010 - Present
Midwest Movement November 1999 - January 2012
Pacific Sunwear 1999 - 2008
StreetWise Concepts & Culture September 1997 - January 2002
Hot Topic June 1998 - October 1998
Skills
A&R, Talent Management, Social Media, Creative Direction, Consulting, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Photography, Music, Blogging, Music Production, Social Networking, Training, Interviews, Management, Sales, Art, Band
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1995 — 1998
Bachelor's, Elementary Education
Mesabi Community College 1993 — 1995
Associate's
The Beacon Lounge July 2015 - Present
The Flaunt Shop January 2015 - Present
Family Service January 2014 - Present
Cornhusker State Industries May 2015 - August 2015
NoWhere Bar & Grill August 2014 - July 2015
Hot Topic October 2012 - January 2015
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 2015 - 2015
Domino's August 2011 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Leadership, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Photography, Video Production, Lightroom, Sales Management, Performing Arts, Art, Visual Studio, Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, Management, Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Sales, Reliability, Time Management, Time & Attendance
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2013 — 2016
Journalism and Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations, 3.84
Hot Topic July 2010 - Present
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Management, Lead Generation, Analytics, Retail Sales, Communication, Customer Service, Account Management, Business Development, Market Research, Digital Marketing
Education
The University of Connecticut 2009 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree
Just Local Food Cooperative June 2015 - Present
Midwest Mayhem Promotions and Booking July 2015 - Present
Southern New Hampshire University October 2014 - Present
Agile Consulting April 2015 - July 2015
University of Iowa International Writing Program April 2015 - June 2015
Write Bloody Publishing July 2014 - October 2014
University of Iowa Writers' Workshop August 2011 - May 2013
Hot Topic July 2002 - January 2011
Write Bloody Publishing June 2010 - August 2010
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire English Department January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Poetry, Poetry Readings, Performance Poetry, Creative Writing, Editing, Proofreading, University Teaching, College Teaching, Teaching Writing, Literature, English Literature, American Literature, Comics, Graphic Novels, Speculative Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Literary Editing, Literary Writing, Teaching Classes, Workshop Facilitation, Creative Writing..., Creative Non-fiction, Poetics, Translation, Line Editing, Clerical, Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Editorial, Linguistics, Dialects, Syntax, Publishing, Manuscript, Manuscript Development
Education
University of Iowa 2011 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Poetry (English/Creative Writing)
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English (Creative Writing emphasis), Language Studies
Builders Supply Co Inc March 2015 - Present
Parkview Development November 2012 - December 2014
Gap Inc./Old Navy March 2012 - November 2012
Hot Topic July 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Entertainment, Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Apple, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Reliability, Customer Service, Passion for Success
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, Creative Nonfiction
Millard North High School
High School Diploma
Commonmarket SouthEnd April 2013 - Present
Hot Topic April 2008 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Recruiting
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2005 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, 3.2
Charlotte Catholic High School 2000 — 2004
High School
Target August 2014 - Present
Clark County School District August 2004 - April 2013
Citysearch.com October 1999 - October 2000
Hot Topic 1993 - 1996
Skills
Curriculum Development, Technical Writing, Editing, Instruction, English Grammar, Customer Service..., Customer Interaction, Relationship-builder..., Corporate Training, Human Resources
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Sysco Foods October 2014 - Present
Don Pedro's Meat September 2011 - October 2014
Hot Topic December 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Sales, Account Management, Shopper Marketing, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, FMCG, B2B, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations, Brand Management, Forecasting, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Market Research, Merchandising, Marketing Communications, Advertising
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Earthbound Trading Company March 2012 - January 2015
Hot Topic 2010 - 2012
Bath & Body Works 2009 - 2010
Gap Inc./Old Navy 2004 - 2008
Skills
Logistics, Operations Management, Retail, Human Resources, Payroll, Long-term Customer..., Customer Retention, Merchandising, Sales Management, Sales, Fashion Buying, Retail Buying, New Store Openings, New Store Development, Forecasting, Interior Design, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Store Management, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Pacific Sunwear September 2014 - Present
Hot Topic July 2012 - August 2014
Pacific Sunwear April 2010 - July 2012
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Inventory Management, Apparel, Store Management, Fashion, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, New Store Openings, Retail Sales, Store Operations
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2010 — 2012
Business Marketing, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Hot Topic October 2014 - Present
Hot Topic October 2012 - Present
Frederick's of Hollywood June 2011 - July 2012
H&M October 2006 - May 2011
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Trend, Retail Management, Window Displays, Visual Display, Illustrator, Styling, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Photography, PowerPoint, Illustration, Microsoft Office, Excel, Graphic Design, Visual, Store Management, Fashion, New Store Openings, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Retail, Sales
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Photo Printmaking
Gilt Groupe February 2014 - Present
Gilt Groupe August 2012 - January 2014
Saks Fifth Avenue October 2010 - September 2012
Oved Apparel August 2009 - October 2010
St. John Knits 2008 - 2008
Jet Apparel Group 2006 - 2007
Hot Topic 2005 - 2006
Tilly's 2004 - 2005
Macy's 2000 - 2004
Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Retail, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, E-commerce, Luxury Goods, Retail Buying, Private Label, Inventory Management, Trend, Trend Forecasting, Apparel, Assortment, Shoes, Footwear, Wholesale, Fashion Buying, Multi-channel Retail, Brand Management
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA
University of Oregon 1996 — 2000
BS
Lake Oswego High School
Autostraddle.com April 2013 - Present
Disneyland Resort January 2013 - February 2013
Hot Topic June 2012 - January 2013
Walt Disney World February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Business Writing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Research, Microsoft Excel, Proofreading, Graphic Design
Education
University of Kentucky 2009 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Art Administration/ Music History/ Digital Media and Design
Dish Network April 2014 - Present
Dish Network August 2012 - March 2014
Dish Network June 2009 - August 2012
Dish Network September 2008 - June 2009
Hot Topic July 2006 - June 2007
Sanrio Company Ltd. October 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Call Centers, Leadership, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Technical Writing, Team Management, Chat, Retail Management, Editing, Telecommunications, Customer Retention, Technical Support, Customer Experience, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Reporting & Analysis, Template Creation, Retail, Merchandising
Education
University of Northern Colorado 2001 — 2002
Saint Louis Art Museum September 2014 - Present
Watt Restoration June 2014 - Present
Missouri History Museum June 2013 - Present
Emerging Conservation Professionals Network 2013 - Present
Hot Topic July 2006 - January 2015
Saint Louis Art Museum August 2013 - January 2014
Missouri History Museum August 2013 - December 2013
Missouri History Museum January 2013 - August 2013
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library September 2012 - April 2013
Saint Louis Art Museum June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Drawing, Research, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Editing, Event Planning, Blogging, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visual Merchandising, Teaching, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Painting, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Advocacy, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Resourceful..., Sales, Museums
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Museology/Museum Studies
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Painting
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2008 — 2012
Art History Minor
Lowe's Companies, Inc. May 2009 - Present
Lowe's Companies, Inc. May 2009 - Present
Fossil Group, Inc. February 2006 - June 2008
Hot Topic October 2004 - February 2006
American Eagle Outfitters June 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Training, Time Management, Management, Sales, Customer Service, Payroll, Human Resources, Selling, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Fashion, Outsourcing, Hiring, Testing, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Retail Sales
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2010 — 2013
Psychology
Instant Diagnostic Systems January 2014 - Present
Rio Tinto Minerals 2006 - 2013
Target February 2006 - September 2006
Hot Topic May 1999 - December 2005
Skills
Management, Training, Program Management, Leadership, Employee Training, Logistics, Customer Service, Budgets, Sales, Supply Chain, Payroll, Data Mining, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., SAP R/3, Business Process Mapping, Retail, Data Cleaning
Education
University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Great American Group January 2015 - Present
XRyderz Inc July 2011 - October 2012
No Fear Inc April 2006 - July 2011
Hot Topic January 2004 - September 2005
CompUSA Inc June 2001 - June 2003
CompUSA Inc February 1999 - June 2001
National Book Warehouse April 1996 - February 1999
OfficeMax August 1995 - April 1996
Musicland February 1984 - April 1995
Skills
Operations Management, Inventory Management, Multi-unit Retail..., Team Leadership, Human Resources, Apparel, Merchandising, Business Development, Employee Training, Team Management, Store Communications, Store Remodels, Store Management, Microsoft Office, Employee Loyalty, Expense Management, Leadership, Training, Recruiting, Mentoring, Big Box, Specialty Retail, Coaching, Loss Prevention, Road Warrior, Teamwork, HR Policies, Management Training..., Reporting & Analysis, Forecasting, Management, Hiring, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, New Store Openings, Driving Results, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Associate Development, Multi-unit, Retail Sales, Multi-Unit, Multi-Unit Management
Education
University of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Chicago Red Stars January 2013 - Present
Los Angeles Blues Soccer March 2011 - January 2013
Hot Topic September 1997 - January 2013
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Networking, Public Relations, Retail, Entertainment, Advertising, Sports Marketing, Sports, Sales Management, CRM
Education
University of Connecticut 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (formerly part of Siemens Industry) September 2012 - Present
Golden Corral February 2012 - August 2012
University of Florida 2008 - 2011
University of Florida April 2010 - August 2010
Pizza Fusion May 2007 - August 2007
Hot Topic May 2007 - August 2007
Sawadee Thai Restaurant 1997 - 2003
Skills
Biotechnology, Water Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Water Reuse, Waste Audits, Biofuels, Estuarine Ecology, Wet Chemistry, Field Work, Laboratory Research, Anaerobic Digestion, Cell Culture, Compost, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Solidworks, MathCAD, Visual Studio, Argentine Tango, Laboratory, Microsoft Excel, Sustainability, Environmental..., Microsoft Word, SolidWorks
Education
University of Florida 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Biological Engineering
Stranahan High School 2003 — 2007
Oceania Cruises February 2010 - Present
Mary Kay November 2007 - February 2015
Hot Topic November 2006 - November 2007
MetroPCS December 2003 - November 2006
GameStop, Miami September 2002 - December 2003
Gateway Country Computers, Miami June 2000 - February 2002
Borders Books, Music June 1997 - June 2000
Skills
Training, Recruiting, Team Building, Management, Sales, Human Resources, Sales Management, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Software Documentation, Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Event Management, Hiring, Hospitality, Leadership, Retail
Education
University of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Rite Aid June 2012 - Present
Jokes "R" Wild September 2010 - Present
Hot Topic 2011 - 2012
Tilly's 2011 - 2011
Skills
Leadership, Technology, Sales, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Employee Training, Music, Retail, Customer Service, Time Management, Cashiering, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of Delaware 2011 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Organizational and Community Leadership
William Penn High School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma
University of New Haven - Office of Undergraduate Admissions July 2015 - Present
New England Beverage Company December 2013 - Present
University of New Haven - Office of Undergraduate Admissions January 2015 - May 2015
University of New Haven June 2014 - January 2015
University of New Haven July 2013 - January 2015
Grammy Foundation June 2014 - July 2014
University of New Haven August 2013 - May 2014
University of New Haven April 2013 - September 2013
University of New Haven March 2012 - September 2012
Hot Topic November 2009 - May 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Social Media, Community Service, Event Planning, Orientation Programs, Non-profit Leadership, Music Industry, Philanthropy, Team-oriented, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Organizational..., Technical Writing, Business Writing, English Literature, Philosophy, Sociology, Non-profit Volunteer, Team Management, Advocacy, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Copy Editing, Higher Education..., Higher Education...
Education
University of New Haven 2010 — 2015
English Writing
Naugatuck High School 2006 — 2010
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sport Chalet August 2013 - Present
Hot Topic September 2010 - Present
Golden State Foods June 2008 - October 2010
LA Times September 2006 - June 2008
Los Angeles Times 2006 - June 2008
Tribune Company Technology 2006 - June 2008
Pacific Sunwear December 2004 - August 2006
Pacific Sunwear of California 2004 - 2006
Vans Tennis Shoes June 2002 - November 2004
VF Corporation 2004 - 2004
Skills
VMware, Cisco Technologies, VPN, Security, Disaster Recovery, Firewalls, Load Balancing, CCNP, Network Engineering, CISSP, Virtualization, VMware ESX, Routers, Cisco IOS, TCP/IP, F5 BigIP, Routing, IPSec
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1993 — 1996
Hot Topic 1995 - 2004
Musicland Group 1990 - 1995
Skills
Succession Planning, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Team Building
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - College of Business 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Performance, Inc. October 2011 - Present
Columbia Sportswear November 2008 - August 2011
American Eagle Outfitters September 2007 - October 2008
Old Navy April 2005 - September 2007
Gap Inc. May 1999 - April 2007
Hot Topic December 1997 - May 1999
Speedo September 1996 - November 1997
Skills
Retail, Store Management, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Inventory Management, Sales, Footwear, CPFR, Retail Sales, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Management, Profit, Customer Service
Education
University of Montana 1981 — 1984
University of Montana
Forestry, environmental science and recreation mgmt
Gap Inc./Old Navy 2012 - April 2015
Coldwater Creek 2011 - 2012
Gap Inc./Old Navy 2007 - 2010
Gap Inc./Old Navy 2006 - 2007
Hot Topic 2005 - 2006
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Merchandising, Driving Results, Loss Prevention, Developer of People, Recruiting, Dealing with Ambiguity, Change Management, Human Resources, Business Acumen, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Retail, New Store Development, Store Operations, Fashion, Retail Sales, Apparel, Management, Employee Training, Window Displays, Styling, Trend Analysis, Succession Planning, Leadership, POS, Trend
Education
Mid Pacific Institute
Diploma, College Preparatory
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Liberal Arts
Port Logisitics Group May 2015 - Present
SIMOS Insourcing Solutions March 2015 - May 2015
Hot Topic November 2007 - February 2015
MarMaxx Las Vegas Distibution Center November 2005 - November 2007
Pleasant Praire Distribution Operations October 2004 - November 2005
Seattle Distribution Center October 2003 - October 2004
West Coast Operations June 1980 - October 2003
Skills
Start-ups, Leadership, Budgets, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Time Management, Forecasting, Team Building, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, P&L, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Distribution Center..., Retail, Management
Education
University of Oregon 1976 — 1980
Business Administration and Management, General
Styles For Less, Inc. January 2011 - January 2012
White House Black Market 2010 - January 2011
Hot Topic 2003 - 2010
Hot Topic 2002 - 2003
Hot Topic 2000 - 2002
Hot Topic 1999 - 2000
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Retail, Merchandising, Assortment, Textiles, Private Label, Trend Analysis, Retail Buying, Merchandise Planning, CPFR, Denim, Store Management, Planograms, Wholesale, Trend, Inventory Management, Fashion Buying, Footwear, Profit, Trend Forecasting, Styling, Open to Buy Management, Driving Results, Wovens, Knitwear, Product Assortment..., Pricing, Outerwear, Product Development, Mood Boards, Retail Sales, New Store Development, Sportswear, Multi-channel Retail, JDA, Retail Marketing, Inventory Control, Handbags, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, New Store Openings, Window Displays, Fit, Retail Category..., E-commerce, Sourcing, Sales, Time Management, Purchasing
Education
University of Delaware 1991 — 1995
BA, Major in Psychology, Minor in Sociology
Target September 2014 - Present
Amazon December 2013 - June 2014
Amazon February 2012 - December 2013
Amazon May 2010 - February 2012
NBC Universal August 2008 - May 2010
Hot Topic August 2006 - August 2008
Target January 2004 - July 2006
Skills
E-commerce, Analytics, Retail, Merchandising, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Account Management, Email Marketing, Content Management, Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Television, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Film, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1995 — 1999
On hiatus; SAHM to my daughter for the time being! May 2014 - Present
LF USA (A Li & Fung Company) January 2014 - May 2014
Juicy Couture May 2012 - January 2014
Juicy Couture December 2011 - May 2012
Juicy Couture August 2011 - December 2011
Aeropostale July 2010 - July 2011
Coach August 2009 - October 2009
Coach July 2008 - August 2009
babystyle October 2006 - May 2008
Hot Topic January 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Retail, Merchandise Planning, Apparel, Forecasting
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 1993 — 1997
BS, Marketing
Columbus Consulting International October 2014 - Present
Brighton Collectibles June 2010 - November 2013
Hot Topic 2004 - 2006
Hot Topic 1998 - 2004
Hot Topic 1997 - 1998
Skills
Sales, Project Planning, Retail, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Apparel, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Assortment, Inventory Control
Education
University of Exeter 1983 — 1986
Lincoln Public Schools June 2015 - Present
Lincoln Public Schools August 2012 - Present
Yia Yia's Pizza and Beer July 2007 - August 2012
Young Heroes January 2007 - June 2007
City Year August 2006 - June 2007
Hot Topic June 2003 - June 2007
City Year September 2005 - June 2006
Super Kmart October 1998 - June 2003
Skills
Community Service, Youth Development, Event Planning, Microsoft Publisher, Community Outreach, Data Entry, Fundraising, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Workshop Facilitation, Public Speaking, Leadership, Program Development, PowerPoint, Youth Mentoring, Nonprofits
Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Educational/Instructional Technology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Education and Human Sciences Anticipated; Elementary Education
TOMS November 2013 - Present
TOMS October 2011 - October 2013
Eurostar, Inc June 2007 - October 2011
Hot Topic 2005 - 2007
Pier 1 Imports 2001 - 2005
Harold's Stores, Inc. 1995 - 2001
Skills
Merchandising, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Trend Analysis, Assortment, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Apparel, Fashion, Footwear
Education
University of North Texas 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interior Design
Rosenberg Fund for Children December 1999 - Present
United Personnel Services May 1996 - November 1999
Hot Topic October 1990 - October 1994
Skills
Non-profits, Media Relations, Copywriting, Public Relations, Blogging, Proofreading, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Fundraising, Press Releases, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing, Editing, Newsletters, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Publicity, Event Management, SEO, New Media, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1987 — 1990
B.A., Anthropology
Hot Topic January 2011 - Present
Thomsen and Associates Residential Brokerage January 2008 - Present
SUNSQD May 2008 - January 2011
Hurley June 2002 - August 2008
Skills
Marketing, Apparel, E-commerce, Real Estate, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Team Leadership, Merchandising, Product Development, Sales, Management, Fashion, Retail, Forecasting
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
BA, Pre-law and Busines Economics
University of Nevada Las Vegas July 2013 - Present
University of Nevada Las Vegas 2008 - Present
Universal Realty 2007 - Present
NetGate 2000 - 2014
NetGate 2000 - 2014
Harber Company, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Liberty Realty Las Vegas 2001 - 2007
Hot Topic 1995 - 2001
Skills
Research, Higher Education, Teaching, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking, University Teaching, Grant Writing, SPSS, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, Grants, Curriculum Design, History, Management, Real Estate, Social Networking, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2006 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), 19th Century American History
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Touch of Modern August 2014 - Present
VerticalResponse September 2011 - April 2014
On Site Management Inc. February 2009 - September 2011
Reece Computer Systems September 2007 - February 2009
Hot Topic 2007 - 2008
Michael Jedrsynski, MD, FACS 2005 - 2006
Fort Sutter Chiropractic 2004 - 2005
Deaf Dog Coffee 1999 - 2004
Novato Back Care and Sports Physical Therapy 2000 - 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Time Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Management, Sales, Social Media, Inventory Management, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce.com, Research, Logistics, CRM, Public Speaking, Start-ups, Community Outreach, Email Marketing, Process Scheduler, Office Management, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Import Export, Customs Regulations, Freight
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2000 — 2002
Computer Science
Self April 2014 - Present
Sakura Doula Labor and Birth Support Services/Distinctly Different Doula's Co-Op February 2012 - Present
WCA-Women's Center for Advancement March 2006 - June 2015
Planned Parenthood June 1996 - March 2006
Hot Topic November 1998 - February 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Training, Program Development, Event Planning, Management, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Recruiting, Spanish
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2009 — 2013
BA, Women's Studies/Black Studies
Iowa Western Community College 1991 — 1995
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science, Drama/Speech, Environmental Science
Champaign Park District June 2015 - Present
Champaign Park District April 2014 - June 2015
Champaign Park District March 2013 - March 2014
Indigo Place Apartments October 2010 - March 2013
40 North 88 West December 2012 - February 2013
Twin City Derby Girls January 2012 - January 2013
Hot Topic November 2005 - October 2010
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Radio Broadcasting, Advertising, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Photoshop, Facebook, Non-profits, Blogging, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Online Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Nova Southeastern University March 2014 - Present
Maryland State Highway Administration March 2012 - February 2014
Nature Expeditions International October 2006 - August 2011
Hot Topic February 2006 - October 2006
Urban Outfitters December 2003 - January 2006
Ann Taylor September 2002 - December 2003
American Express August 1996 - November 2002
Simmons Market Research Bureau July 1999 - September 2002
Limited Too October 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Training, Marketing, Management, Sales, Leadership, Human Resources, Customer Service
Education
University of Florida 1990 — 1992
BSBA, Marketing
Hot Topic January 2012 - Present
All 1 Productions January 2012 - Present
GM Productions January 2007 - Present
Pacific Sunwear March 2011 - January 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch August 2008 - March 2011
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Apparel, Inventory Management, Fashion, Driving Results, Sales, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Profit, New Store Openings, Styling, Merchandise Planning, Shrinkage, Video Production, Video Editing, Film Editing, Film Production, Short Films, Documentary Production, Music Video Production, Commercial Production, Online Advertising, Advertising, Recruiting, Business Development, Staff Development
Education
The University of Charleston 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcasting Communications
Luxottica Retail North America September 2014 - Present
Luxottica Retail July 2012 - September 2014
Blockbuster January 2011 - June 2012
Hot Topic June 2004 - November 2010
Gap Inc. July 2000 - June 2004
The Disney Store September 1991 - July 2000
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1982
Nordstrom August 2012 - October 2012
Curascript Specialty Pharmacy November 2011 - July 2012
Connextions September 2011 - November 2011
The Knowledge Laboratory May 2010 - July 2010
Connextions October 2009 - May 2010
Connextions October 2009 - May 2010
Hot Topic August 2008 - May 2009
Target Department Store June 2006 - August 2006
Marshall’s Department Store February 2005 - August 2005
Education
University of North Florida
A.A; Bachelors of Science degree, Communication
Joined Inc. February 2015 - Present
Mid-America Christian University August 2013 - February 2015
Mid America Christian University October 2012 - July 2013
University of Phoenix October 2006 - October 2012
Farmers Insurance March 2006 - October 2006
American Eagle Outfitters May 2005 - March 2006
Hot Topic September 2003 - May 2005
Trends Express July 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Instructional Design, Adult Education, Enrollment Management, Admissions, Distance Learning, Curriculum Design, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Teaching, Student Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Career Counseling, Policy, Student Recruiting, E-Learning, Critical Thinking, Student Development, Resume Writing, College Recruiting, Management, Project Management, Presentations, Training, Coaching, Development & delivery..., Assessment, Educational Assessment, Research, Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Creative Writing, Proprietary Education, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Job Evaluation, Driving Results, Teacher Mentoring, Teacher Training, Faculty Management, Faculty Development, Faculty Relations
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2014
PHD/HEA, Higher Education Administration
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2010
MAED/CI, Education
University of Central Oklahoma 2003 — 2005
BFA, Theater Education Studies
Oklahoma City Community College 2000 — 2003
AA, Theater
2J Supply Company, Inc. October 2010 - Present
Ripple Junction Design Co. 2007 - 2009
Hot Topic 2003 - 2007
Good Samaritan Hospital 2002 - 2003
The Other Side 2000 - 2002
Journeys 1997 - 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Sales, Microsoft Office, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, Training, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Accounts Receivable, Purchase Orders, Team Building, Merchandising, Loss Prevention
Education
University of Cincinnati 2011 — 2013
Early Childhood Education and Teaching, 4.0
Colerain High School
High School Diploma
Vans December 2007 - Present
Hot Topic November 1999 - March 2006
Frederick's of Hollywood 1997 - 1998
Musicland 1995 - 1997
Skills
Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Store Operations, Store Management, Footwear, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Management, Employee Training, Apparel, Retail Sales, Window Displays, Fashion, New Store Openings, Driving Results, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Hiring, Personnel Development, Customer Engagement, Command, Strategic, Relator, Significance, Activator, Inventory Control, Large Group Facilitation, Presentation Development, Networking, Team Building
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2012
MM/HRM, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Western International University 2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Bath & Body Works November 2011 - Present
Hot Topic July 2007 - November 2010
Gap Inc./Old Navy December 1999 - May 2006
Guess? April 1998 - December 1999
Gap Inc./Old Navy January 1997 - April 1998
Rampage February 1995 - December 1996
The Broadway Department Stores May 1991 - February 1995
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Store Management
Education
University of California, San Diego 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Hot Topic March 2013 - Present
JBI Interiors September 2010 - March 2013
Skills
Store Fixtures, Materials, FF&E Procurement, FF&E, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Furniture, Inventory Management, Low Cost Country..., Negotiation, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Bidding Process, Logistics, Operations Management, Global Sourcing, Strategic Planning, MRP, Supplier Negotiation, Team Leadership, RFQ, Procurement, Purchasing, Management, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Retail, Project Management, Forecasting, Product Development
Education
University of Oregon 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
LogMeIn August 2015 - Present
Rainforest Cafe August 2013 - August 2015
Rainforest Cafe September 2012 - August 2013
LEGO Group September 2012 - February 2013
Rainforest Cafe May 2012 - August 2012
Rainforest Cafe January 2012 - May 2012
Hot Topic September 2011 - January 2012
Rainforest Cafe April 2010 - January 2012
Hartt School Of Music September 2008 - August 2011
Aramark at U. of Hatford September 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Retail, Microsoft Word, Sales, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Research, Social Networking, Management, Social Media, Merchandising, Interviews, Event Management
Education
University of Hartford 2007 — 2012
B.S.; A.S.; A.S., Audio Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Computer Engineering, Graduated
Springfield High School 2004 — 2007
High School Diploma, General Studies, Graduated
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company September 2014 - Present
Abita Brewing Co. February 2014 - September 2014
HGI- Mellow Mushroom HQ November 2011 - February 2014
Home-Grown Industries of Ga, Inc. dba Mellow Mushroom January 2013 - November 2013
GameStop May 2010 - March 2011
Hot Topic June 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Retention, Serving Others, Sales, Management, Cash Register, Communication, Bartending, Restaurants
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2006 — 2011
Bachelors General Studies, Arts and Humanities
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine October 2014 - Present
Georgetown University August 2013 - September 2014
Samueli Institute February 2010 - July 2013
Hot Topic July 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Microsoft SharePoint..., Qualitative Research, Research, Nonprofits, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Grant Writing, Psychology, Clinical Research, Statistics, Program Development, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Fundraising, Editing, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Healthcare
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2007 — 2009
BA, Sociology
University of Pittsburgh 2005 — 2006
Ellie Monster April 2009 - Present
HH Retail Group September 2006 - April 2009
Hot Topic January 2001 - September 2006
Education
University of New Orleans 1999 — 2003
BA, History
Leading Into New Communities August 2013 - Present
Food Lion June 2011 - Present
Hot Topic May 2008 - March 2011
Skills
Critical Thinking, problem solving, Team Build, Team Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Creativity
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2009 — 2014
Hot Topic May 2015 - Present
Groupe Dynamite 2014 - May 2015
Groupe Dynamite 2012 - 2014
Groupe Dynamite 2008 - 2012
Beneficial Finance 2006 - 2007
Behind The Back Sports Wear 1999 - 2006
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Sales, Sales Management, Store Operations, Fashion, Customer Service, Sales Operations, New Store Openings
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
CustomInk February 2015 - Present
Law Office October 2013 - February 2015
Hot Topic 2007 - 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Teamwork, Enthusiasm to learn, Dedication to..., Personal Drive, Writing, Communication, Cash Register, Cash Handling Experience, Assortment, Advertising, Cashiering, Close Attention to..., Creative Writing, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Driving Results, Facebook, Fashion, Goal Oriented, Highly motivated..., Window Displays, Training, Time Management, Telephone Skills, Team-oriented, Team Leadership, Store Operations, Store Management, Social Skills, Social Networking, Shrinkage, Sales, Retail Sales Experience, Retail Sales, Retail, PowerPoint, Phone Etiquette, New Store Openings, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Marketing, Management, Loss Prevention, Leadership, Inventory Control
Education
University of Nevada-Reno 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Trader Joe's January 2009 - Present
Boston Beerworks January 2006 - January 2009
Hot Topic September 2003 - February 2005
Education
UMass Boston 2006 — 2012
The Home Depot February 2013 - Present
Hickory Farms October 2012 - January 2013
Hot Topic February 2006 - September 2009
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Planograms, Cashiering, Forklift Operator, Reach Truck Operator, Customer Service, Driving Results, Shrinkage, Store Operations, Inventory Control
Education
University of Delaware 1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Delcastle Technical High School 1994 — 1998
Exemplary Certificate, Chemical Laboratory Technology
Pineapple Portraits August 2015 - Present
University of North Texas May 2015 - Present
University of North Texas August 2013 - May 2015
Hot Topic November 2013 - July 2014
francesca’s® December 2012 - July 2013
Breakthrough Collaborative June 2012 - August 2012
Breakthrough Collaborative June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching Reading, Document Imaging, People-oriented, Singing, Acting, Theatrical Production, Photography, Retail Sales, Retail Design, Babysitting
Education
University of North Texas 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education, Junior
Pacific Sunwear April 2013 - Present
Hot Topic December 2010 - April 2013
Skills
Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Retail Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Training, Driving Results, Time Management
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Environmental Marketing Services November 2014 - January 2015
Aaron's, Inc September 2014 - November 2014
Hot Topic June 2014 - September 2014
Anderson County School District 5 September 2011 - September 2014
Aaron's, Inc October 2009 - May 2011
Walgreens June 2009 - October 2009
RadioShack December 2006 - June 2009
Skills
Computers, Computer Repair, Data Entry, Data Management, Goal Oriented, Goal-driven leader, Enjoy Working with..., Experience Working with..., Sales Management, Highly Reliable
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2009
-, Education
Orofino High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
East Baltimore Community Corp September 2014 - Present
HARBEL April 2014 - September 2014
Comfort Inn March 2011 - April 2014
Giant Food January 2006 - June 2011
Hot Topic October 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Administrative Support, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Budget Management, Medical Billing, Payroll, Problem Solving, Record Maintenance, Skilled Multi-tasker, Insurance Verification
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2007 — 2011
Gender and Women's Studies
River Hill High School 2005 — 2007
Oldcastle 2012 - Present
Hot Topic February 2002 - May 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Merchandising, Music, Microsoft Office, Mobile Applications, Management, Teamwork, Cash Register, Social Networking, Sales Management, Sales
Education
University of North Florida 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Hot Topic March 2002 - Present
Education
University of Maine at Machias