Hot Topic Inc.
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: 1 (800) 892-8674 Headquarters: Industry, CA 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 Inc. Employees
The Art Institute of San Antonio April 2014 - Present
Art Institute of San Antonio January 2011 - March 2014
Art Institute of Houston July 2009 - January 2011
Garden Ridge Management November 2005 - October 2008
Academy Sports & Outdoors January 2005 - November 2005
Hot Topic Inc November 2003 - November 2004
Frederick's of Hollywood August 1999 - June 2002
Bugle Boy Industries January 1997 - August 1999
FIDM 1996 - 1996
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Teaching, Consulting, Inventory Management, Sales, Merchandise Planning, Event Planning, Management, Store Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Marketing, Fashion
Education
University of Houston-Victoria 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Michigan State University
Master of Science-Merch Mgmt, Merchandising Management
Texas Southern University
Bachelor's, Fashion Merchandising
St.Vincent Indianapolis Hospital August 2014 - Present
St. Vincent's Hospital May 2013 - January 2014
Hot Topic Inc. August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Cpr Certified, Nursing, Wound Care, EKG, Healthcare, Hospitals, Patient Safety, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, EMR, Public Health, Patient Education, Vital Signs, Customer Service, Critical Care, Medical/Surgical, Patient Advocacy, Direct Patient Care, IV, Critical Thinking, HIPAA, Health Education, Health Promotion, ICU, Time Management, Elder Care, Loss Prevention, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Trach Care, BLS, Registered Nurse
Education
Anderson University 2010 — 2014
BSN, Nursing
Hot Topic, Inc May 2004 - June 2009
USAF NAF 354 SVRS Skills Development Center March 1999 - March 2003
Education
American Military University 2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, 4.0
Troy University 2010 — 2013
Master’s Degree, International Relations, 4.0
Troy University
Bachelor’s Degree, Social Science, 3.4
Hot Topic, Inc November 2013 - Present
Skills
Merchandising, Apparel, Asset Allocation, Fashion, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Merchandise Planning, Project Planning, Retail, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
Hot Topic/Torrid November 2011 - Present
Avis Budget Group November 2010 - July 2011
Pacific Sunwear January 2010 - May 2010
Hot Topic, Inc. May 2005 - November 2009
Los Angeles Times 2001 - 2005
Skills
Recruiting, Sourcing, Apparel, Hiring, College Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Fashion, Talent Acquisition, Management, Human Resources, Interviews, Internet Recruiting, Screening, Talent Management, Employee Training, Behavioral Interviewing, Training, Temporary Placement, New Hire Orientations, Full-life Cycle..., Employee Engagement, Technical Recruiting, Leadership, Employer Branding, HRIS, Taleo, HR Policies, PeopleSoft, Social Networking, Direct Sourcing, Salary Negotiation
Education
California State University-Los Angeles
BS, Business Administration
LKQ Corporation May 2014 - September 2015
AppleOne Employment Services November 2013 - May 2014
Crash and Burn Apparel 2009 - 2013
ShockHound /Hot Topic Inc. November 2008 - December 2008
Hot Topic Inc. June 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Motion Design, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects, HTML, HTML 5, Flash, Catalogs
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2001 — 2007
BFA, Graphic Design
TOMS January 2013 - August 2014
TOMS December 2010 - January 2013
Hot Topic, Inc June 2007 - November 2010
Satwic, Inc July 2005 - June 2007
The Walt Disney Company January 2005 - July 2005
Skills
Visio, Omniture, SDLC, SQL, HTML, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Software Documentation, Databases, Web Development, E-commerce, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting, Visual Basic, ETL, Business Intelligence, User Acceptance Testing, Business Analysis, Web Applications, Testing, Quality Assurance, Agile Methodologies, Project Planning, Training, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Agile Project Management, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Access, Integration, Oracle, Scrum, Software Development, Software Project..., Vendor Management
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2001 — 2004
BA, Computer Information Systems
Scott Brothers Entertainment June 2014 - Present
The Art Institute of Las Vegas June 2010 - Present
Avondale Shirt Co. December 2012 - Present
Studio 509 December 2007 - June 2014
BandMerch February 2006 - December 2007
Hot Topic, Inc. June 2005 - February 2006
Match.com January 2003 - May 2005
Yahoo! Broadcast November 2000 - December 2002
Universal Music Group November 1996 - November 2000
Skills
Brand Development, Advertising, E-commerce, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Project Management, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Google Analytics, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Promotions, Retail, B2B, Website Development, Press Releases, Graphic Design, Creative Services, PPC, Corporate Communications, Google Adwords, Corporate Branding, Web Analytics, Event Planning, Marketing Research, Email Marketing, Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, SEO, Creative Direction, Media Planning, Market Planning, Web Design, Digital Marketing, Merchandising, Private Label, Trade Shows, Direct Mail, Sponsorship, Digital Strategy, Global Sourcing, Product Development
Education
University of Houston 1992 — 1996
BA
Court Of Master Sommeliers 2008 — 2008
Level 1
Oakland Unified School District August 2013 - June 2015
San Francisco Unified School District August 2010 - June 2012
San Francisco Unified School District September 2007 - August 2010
VisitacionValleyMiddleSchool August 2007 - June 2008
Hot Topic, Inc. May 2002 - September 2007
iPassInc February 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Tutoring, Differentiated..., Classroom Management, Secondary Education, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Teaching, Literacy, Elementary Education, Smartboard, Special Education, ESL, Educational Leadership, Social Studies, Language Arts, Behavior Management, Editing, Training, Research, Professional Learning..., IEP, Middle School, Common Core State..., Teaching Writing, Mathematics Education, K-12, Cooperative Learning, Educational Consulting, Curriculum Assessment, World History, Test Preparation, Literature, 21st Century Skills, Student-Centered..., Student Counseling, Staff Development, Community Outreach, English Literature, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Backwards Design, Multiple Intelligences, Teaching Reading, Reading Comprehension, Educational Technology, Youth Development, Teacher Training
Education
San Francisco State University 2006 — 2008
Teaching Credential, Secondary education
San Francisco State University 2001 — 2006
B.A, History
De Anza College 1999 — 2001
A.A, Gen. Ed.
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
BachelorsofArt, History
BBDO June 2015 - Present
BBDO June 2014 - June 2015
Hot Topic, Inc. July 2006 - May 2014
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts 2010 - 2012
Hot Topic Foundation 2007 - 2010
Hot Topic February 2004 - June 2006
G.L.A.S.S 2004 - 2005
The Uptown Downtown February 1996 - January 2004
Affirm Youth 2003 - 2004
Skills
Loss Prevention, Management, Training, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Merchandising, Leadership, Retail, Store Operations, District Management, Hiring, Profit, Driving Results
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2011
B.S., Women and Gender Studies, Non-Profit Administration
Greenville Technical College 1998 — 1999
Business Management
Loyola Marymount University February 2014 - Present
IPC The Hospitalist Company, Inc. May 2013 - February 2014
Kaiser Permanenete June 2012 - May 2013
Kaiser Permanente March 2008 - June 2012
Pomeroy IT Solutions January 2008 - May 2008
I.B.M. July 2006 - May 2007
Pacific Juice & Java April 2001 - November 2003
Sameday.com December 2000 - November 2001
Hot Topic Inc. November 1995 - March 2000
Skills
Active Directory, ITIL, Hardware, Network Security, Vendor Management, Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, VMware, Printers, Healthcare Information..., Visio, Laptops, Information Technology, Windows, Enterprise Software, Servers, SharePoint, Access, System Deployment, Citrix, Technical Support, IT Operations, Training, Cisco Technologies, Linux, BMC Remedy, Cross-functional Team..., Lotus Notes, Networking, Unix, Blackberry, Management, Analysis, System Administration, IT Service Management, Security, Disaster Recovery, Windows 7, XP, Process Improvement, Computer Hardware, HIPAA, Data Center, Help Desk Support, Incident Management, Databases, IT Management, Network Administration, Windows XP
Education
Willamette University College of Law 2007 — 2008
Law
DeVry University 2002 — 2006
BS, Technical Management
Computer Education Institute 2001 — 2001
Professional Certifications, Computer Networking Program
Global Knowledge
Lucy B Cosmetics & Fragrances October 2013 - Present
DR Products, LLC - a branch of Damone Roberts Inc. April 2013 - September 2013
Damone Roberts Inc. July 2011 - April 2013
Hot Topic Inc. June 2010 - December 2010
American Lien Consultants May 2008 - June 2010
Topanga Pizza December 2007 - May 2008
Universal Protection Service 2006 - 2007
Sport Chalet 2004 - 2006
King Electric May 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Loss Prevention, Management, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Organizational..., Conflict Management, Technical Support, Handyman Services, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Sales, Training, Retail, Social Networking
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.) Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
BA - Business Administration, Business Administration
University of California, Los Angeles 2006 — 2006
N/A, Philosophy
Los Angeles Pierce College 2003 — 2006
AA, Philosophy, Sociology
GK Software USA, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Automobile Club of Southern California February 2014 - July 2014
99 Cents Only Stores February 2013 - October 2013
99 Cents Only Stores June 2009 - February 2013
99¢ Only Stores January 2008 - May 2009
The Irvine Company (Contract) February 2007 - January 2008
Hot Topic, Inc. November 2003 - January 2007
Triad Financial Corporation June 2001 - October 2003
Integrated Information Systems April 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Business Process, Project Management, Software Documentation, CRM, Management, Retail, Team Building, Business Development, Project Planning, Analysis, Integration, Quality Assurance, Project Portfolio..., Access, Risk Management, E-commerce, Leadership, Program Management, Budgets, Staff Development, Staff Management, Multi-channel Retail, Corporate Finance, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Visio, Change Management, Training, SAP, Process Improvement
Education
Fullerton College
Business/Commerce, General
Santiago Canyon College
Accounting
Teradata Applications April 2014 - Present
Lucky Brand November 2013 - May 2014
Hot Topic, Inc. June 2012 - October 2013
Bloomberg November 2011 - June 2012
Aprimo August 2007 - November 2011
Cross Country Automotive (presently Agero, Inc.) June 2005 - August 2007
Daymon Worldwide May 2004 - July 2005
Spectrum Astro, Inc. April 2003 - May 2004
Skills
E-commerce, Marketing, Photography, Brand Management, Leadership, Analytics, CRM, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Art Direction, Campaign Management, Video Production, Social Media, Project Management, Lead Management, Demand Generation, Team Leadership, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Database Marketing, Editorial, Photoshop, Enterprise Software, Software Implementation, Marketing Automation, Adobe Creative Suite, Direct Marketing, Event Planning, Team Building, Management, Marketing Operations, Account Management, Business Strategy, Creative Strategy, Video, Merchandising, Budgets, Project Planning, Post Production, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Strategy, Advertising, Lead Generation
Education
Arizona State University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Marketing
Ray Ray Pine Fitness Bootcamp August 2014 - Present
ADP Virtual Edge November 2013 - Present
Epicor January 2005 - November 2013
American Philosophical Society April 2010 - September 2010
Hot Topic Inc January 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, System Administration, Technical Support, Public Speaking, Computer Hardware, Time Management, People-oriented, Teaching Adults, Highly motivated..., Eager to learn new..., Software Consulting, SQL Server Management..., Positive Energy, Computer Proficiency, Personal Training, Group Exercise...
Education
Holy Family University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
New Media Recordings 2001 - Present
Temple Emanu-El January 2006 - Present
Freelancer January 2001 - Present
LNFI 2010 - 2012
Whole Foods 2003 - 2006
Hot Topic Inc January 2001 - January 2004
Cedar Valley College Recording Studio 2001 - 2004
Skills
Audio Engineering, Audio Post Production, Audio Mixing, Audio, Composition, Music, Editing, Pro Tools
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Music, Music Composition
Cedar Valley College
Associates of Recording and Media, Broadcast and Recording
Hot Topic Inc. November 2011 - Present
Ann Taylor LOFT 2009 - 2011
Maxrave - Division of BCBG Max Azria August 2007 - October 2009
Forth & Towne, Gap Inc. September 2006 - August 2007
Guess, Inc 1999 - 2006
Express 1992 - 1999
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Fashion, Retail, Styling, Trend, Driving Results, Window Displays, New Store Openings, Planograms, Profit, Footwear, Luxury Goods, Merchandising, Sales, Store Management, Trend Analysis
Education
California State University-Northridge
BS, Business, Marketing
Armada Agricultural Society May 2014 - Present
Source Point Press November 2012 - Present
Meijer November 2012 - July 2014
Asthma in the Lives of Families Today September 2011 - June 2012
Hot Topic, INC October 2007 - May 2008
Pacific Sunwear July 2005 - October 2007
Skills
Data Entry, SPSS, Customer Service, Oral & Written..., Survey Research, Data Coding, Microsoft Office, Statistical Data..., Analysis, Peer Mediation, Objectivity, Technical Writing, Sports Coaching, Text Editing, Non-profit Volunteer, New Hire Orientations, Award Winner, Multi-line Phone, Customer Relations, Martech Fair Management...
Education
Port Huron Northern
Port Huron Northern
Wayne State University 2011 — 2013
B.A, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Psychology
St Clair County Community College 2006 — 2009
A.A, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hot Topic, Inc. 2015 - Present
L.L.Bean 2013 - 2015
Harry & David 2011 - 2013
Harry and David 2010 - 2011
Victoria's Secret Direct 2008 - 2010
Washington Mutual 2005 - 2008
Capital One 2004 - 2005
Capital One 2003 - 2004
Capital One 2001 - 2003
MicronPC 2000 - 2001
Skills
Team Leadership, Direct Mail, People Management, Direct Marketing, Segmentation, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, SEM, Affiliate Marketing, Email Marketing, PPC, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Database Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Online Marketing, E-commerce SEO, Social Media Marketing, Display Advertising, Analytics, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Web Marketing, Marketing Analytics, CRM, Coremetrics Analytics, Conversion Optimization, Budgets, Leadership, Strategy, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Online Advertising, User Experience, Management, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Market Planning
Education
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management 1997 — 1999
MBA, Markeing and Entrepreneurship
University of Idaho 1992 — 1996
BS, Psychology
Follett Higher Education Group November 2001 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc June 2000 - November 2001
Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, College Relations, Retail, Staff Training, Interviewing, Receiving, Shipping/receiving, Collections, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Hiring, Performance Management, Planning, Business Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Telephone Skills, Loss Prevention, Shrink Reduction, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Store Management, Interviews, Sales, Shrinkage, Retail Sales, Budgets, Management
Education
New Jersey City University 2009 — 2013
BA, Business Administration- Marketing
Middlesex County College
A.S. Degree, Chemistry
Fullerton Ford September 2012 - Present
SideOneDummy Records January 2011 - February 2012
Wal-Mart June 2009 - December 2010
The Music Industry Club, SUNY College at Oneonta May 2009 - May 2010
Excess dB Entertainment May 2009 - August 2009
The Music Industry Club, SUNY College January 2008 - May 2009
Hot Topic Inc August 2006 - August 2008
Tiger Schulmann's Karate February 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Inkscape, Outlook, Outlook Express, HTML, Salesforce.com, Metadata Management, Social Media, Social Media Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Office Management, Wordpress, Windows, Apple, Mac OS X, Digital Asset Management, Digital Marketing, Press, Press Releases, Publicity, OS X, WordPress
Education
State University of New York College at Oneonta 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Music Industry Major, Business Communications Minor
Ascena Retail Group, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Allison Steele & Associates August 2007 - Present
Zasha Signature Jewelry June 2006 - Present
Circle of Friends 2012 - 2014
EXPRESS March 2012 - November 2013
Hot Topic, Inc. August 2004 - December 2011
The Lighthouse Guild of Olive Crest January 2000 - October 2008
Deloitte Consulting July 1998 - August 2004
Island Pacific Systems October 1993 - July 1998
Skills
Strategy, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Retail, Talent Management, Leadership, Management, Start-ups, E-commerce, Project Management, Business Strategy, Coaching, Vendor Management, Program Management, CRM, Integration, Marketing, Team Leadership, Budgets, SDLC, Team Management, Negotiation, Business Development, Project Planning, Sales, Supply Chain Management, IT Strategy, Analysis, Business Process, Supply Chain, Consulting, Business Intelligence, ERP, Management Consulting, Inventory Management, Team Building, Merchandising, Sales Management, Forecasting, Change Management, Sales Process, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management, Analytics, Customer Experience, P&L Management
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
Bachelor of Science
University High School 1983 — 1987
Hot Topic, Inc July 2009 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc January 2008 - July 2009
Hot Topic, Inc January 2000 - September 2008
Hot Topic, Inc December 1998 - January 2000
Hot Topic, Inc September 1998 - December 1998
Hot Topic, Inc November 1997 - September 1998
City of Fontana January 1994 - November 1997
Skills
Advertising, Apparel, Budgets, Creative Direction, Customer Service, Editing, Email Marketing, Fashion, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Newsletters, Photo Shoots, Photography, Photoshop, Press Releases, Product Development, Public Relations, Sales, Styling, Social Networking, Training, Trend, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising
Education
California State University-San Bernardino 1990 — 1995
B.A, Communications Studies
Hot Topic October 2013 - Present
Hot Topic Inc ~ City of Industry April 2008 - October 2013
Hot Topic Inc ~ City of Industry May 2007 - April 2008
Hot Topic Inc August 2005 - May 2007
Hot Topic April 2003 - May 2007
Hot Topic Inc April 2003 - August 2005
Urban Outfitters November 2001 - April 2003
DHL July 1996 - September 2001
DHL 1996 - 2001
DHL 1996 - 2001
Skills
Inventory Management, Margin Analysis, Allocation, Asset Allocation, Management, Forecasting, Merchandising, Sales, Merchandise Planning, Trend Analysis, Store Management, Apparel, Retail, Inventory Control, Profit, Store Operations, Retail Sales
Education
Phoenix College 1994 — 1995
General
Phoenix College
General Studies
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP September 2013 - Present
Forever 21 June 2012 - September 2013
Backyard Burgers November 2011 - May 2012
Spartan Computer Services September 2009 - November 2011
Hot Topic, Inc January 2007 - September 2009
CAM Commerce Solutions July 2006 - December 2006
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf December 2004 - July 2006
Los Angeles Unified School District March 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Help Desk Support, Microsoft Office, Hardware, POS, Software Installation, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Access, Computer Hardware, Networking, Active Directory, Windows XP, Windows 7, Training, Laptops, Hardware Support, Field Service, Printers, Desktop Support
Education
DeVry University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Network and Communication Management
Carson High School 1998 — 2001
State of Tennessee May 2012 - Present
State of Tennessee January 2012 - May 2012
State of Tennessee November 2011 - January 2012
Hot Topic Inc. December 2005 - July 2011
Asurion June 2004 - July 2005
DK Publishing January 2001 - June 2004
Bluestar Communications August 2000 - January 2001
Bluestar Communications May 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Data Center, ITIL, Vendor Management, Servers, Project Management, IT Service Management, IT Management, Business Continuity, Enterprise Architecture, Integration, Infrastructure, Incident Management, Microsoft Office, ERP, SAN, VMware, Virtualization, IT Strategy, IT Operations, Cisco IOS, Microsoft Exchange, Citrix, Enterprise Storage, Windows Server, IT Financial Management, IT Transformation, IT Asset Management, SAP R/3, Backup Solutions, Human Capital Management, WMS, Software Development..., Manhattan Associates, JD Edwards, IBM iSeries, Cloud Computing, IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, Hybrid Cloud, Private Cloud, Technical Architecture, Business Transformation, Information Security, Mobile Device Management, Strategic Planning, Service Design, Change Management, IT Governance
Education
Trevecca Nazarene University 2006 — 2010
BA, Management & Human Relations
Belmont University 1982 — 1987
BA - Management & Human Relations, Music Business
Middle Tennessee State University 1983 — 1985
Recording Industry Management
James F. Byrnes High School 1978 — 1982
Warner Bros. Consumer Products / DC Entertainment February 2012 - Present
Danielle Bedics Photography March 1998 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc. August 2009 - December 2011
Disney Consumer Products January 2002 - March 2009
Serena Software, Inc January 1999 - January 2002
Union Pacific Railroad January 1992 - January 1998
Skills
Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, LightRoom, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Photography, Capture One, Concur, Adobe Bridge, Digital Illustration, Lightroom, Art, Microsoft Excel, Graphics
Education
Moravian College 1993 — 1997
Fox 10 News September 2011 - Present
Korova Productions February 2009 - Present
Papa Johns Inc September 2009 - September 2011
American Eagle Outfitters November 2008 - September 2009
Hot Topic, Inc June 2004 - February 2008
Bath & Body Works August 2006 - February 2007
Hollywood Theatres February 2000 - March 2005
Skills
Final Cut Studio, Film Editing, Film Production, HD Video, XDCAM, Non-linear Editing, Shooting Video, Boom Operator, Celtx, Final Draft, LiveType, Motion, Video, Film, Producing, Screenwriting, Camera Operating, Music Videos, Editing
Education
University of South Alabama 2005 — 2012
Communications
Ben C. Rain High school 1996 — 2000
Forever 21, Inc August 2009 - Present
Specialty Merchandise Corporation January 2007 - August 2009
Hot Topic, Inc June 2005 - December 2006
Hot Topic, Inc April 2004 - June 2005
Hot Topic, Inc November 1999 - March 2005
Skills
Merchandising, E-commerce, Trend, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Sales, Analysis, Assortment, Purchasing, Apparel, Time Management, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Merchandise Planning
Education
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Administration, Management
Lakeshore Learning Materials February 2015 - Present
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2013 - February 2015
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2007 - April 2013
Torrid (Hot Topic, Inc.) January 2006 - April 2007
Hot Topic, Inc. February 2005 - January 2006
Hot Topic, Inc. August 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Apparel, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Social Media, Online Advertising, Advertising, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Retail Marketing, Social Networking, Facebook, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Budgets, CRM, Integrated Marketing
Education
Arizona State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Hot Topic Inc. October 2007 - Present
IKEA Group 2011 - 2012
Hallmark Cards February 2007 - September 2007
Skills
SKILLS Telephone...
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2008 — 2009
Event planning
Charter Oak High School 1998 — 2001
Things from Another World March 2014 - Present
WebCouch Designs January 2012 - Present
Portland Community College September 2011 - Present
Norm Thompson Outfitters November 2013 - January 2014
iD Tech Camps July 2013 - August 2013
iD Tech April 2012 - August 2012
Buybacks Entertainment August 2011 - June 2012
Hot Topic Inc November 2006 - December 2011
The Dig March 2011 - July 2011
KBPS April 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Coaching, Graphic Design, Web Design, Tutoring, Photoshop, Illustrator, CSS, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Logo Design, Photography, Time Management, PowerPoint, Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Portland Community College 2006 — 2011
Associate of Applied Science, Web Design
2006 Benson Polytechnic High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, Radio Broadcasting Major
NIC +ZOE June 2015 - Present
NRI Distribution Inc December 2012 - Present
Hot Topic Inc. March 2006 - 2012
TJX 2004 - 2006
Toys R Us 2000 - 2004
Kmart Corporation 1997 - 2000
Ross Stores 1994 - 1997
Uptons/Byrons Inc. 1986 - 1994
Millers Outpost Inc. 1981 - 1986
Skills
Warehouse Management, Income Statement, Retail, 3PL, Transportation, Merchandising, Process Improvement, Demand Planning, Loss Prevention, Team Building, Forecasting, Customer Service, Shipping, Distribution Center..., Human Resources, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Relations, Leadership, Management, Vendor Management, Recruiting, Change Management, Business Process..., Start-ups, Profit, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Talent Management, P&L Management, Hiring, Program Management, P&L, Turn Around Management, Logistics Management
Education
Barry University 1990 — 1994
Business Administration
Mount San Antonio College 1978 — 1982
Business Admin
True Religion Brand Jeans January 2015 - Present
iiJin April 2013 - Present
Always me clothing July 2013 - December 2014
TRUE December 2013 - May 2014
A.Me Clothing July 2012 - March 2013
Sanctuary Clothing November 2012 - December 2012
Hot Topic Inc October 2007 - May 2012
Max Studio May 2004 - April 2006
Mias Fashion 2005 - 2005
Rampage Clothing 2001 - 2001
Skills
Fashion Design, Apparel, Fashion, Fit, Tech Packs, Product Development, Illustrator, Textiles, Trend, Denim, Draping, Merchandising, Sketching, Sweaters, Trend Analysis, Wovens, Styling, Sportswear
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1995 — 1997
AA, Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Telltale Games September 2012 - May 2013
Hard Wired Gaming January 2012 - March 2012
Allied Integrated Marketing June 2011 - November 2011
Hot Topic, Inc August 2007 - August 2010
Shepherd's Bush Empire February 2007 - July 2007
Konditor & Cook February 2007 - May 2007
New Vintage Church in Santa Rosa, CA August 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Wordpress, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Tumblr, Direct Mail, Access, Blogger, WordPress, Sales
Education
San Francisco State University, College of Business 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing
Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) 2005 — 2009
Transfer Preparation, Business Administration
Google May 2015 - Present
Google April 2014 - May 2015
Google October 2011 - April 2014
Google October 2010 - October 2011
Joie de Vivre Hospitality October 2006 - July 2011
Google February 2010 - October 2010
Ask.com July 2009 - February 2010
Ask.com October 2008 - June 2009
Savage Productions August 2006 - February 2007
Hot Topic Inc September 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Salesforce.com, Project Management, E-commerce, Data Analysis, Product Management, Cloud Computing, Team Building, Social Media, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Analytics, Customer Service, Management, Social Networking, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Process Improvement, Leadership, Budgets, Strategy
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2007
BA, Sociology
Ohio University 1997 — 1999
Fine Arts
Freelance April 2012 - Present
Shayna Leigh Designs March 2013 - Present
Silver Jeans Co. November 2014 - December 2014
Exemplis Corporation January 2012 - March 2012
Hot Topic, Inc July 2010 - August 2011
Hot Topic, Inc January 2009 - June 2010
Hot Topic, Inc August 2006 - December 2008
Hot Topic, Inc October 2005 - July 2006
Darden Restaurants November 2004 - September 2005
The Museum Company August 2001 - July 2003
Skills
SEO, Social Media, Editing, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, HTML, Blogging, Facebook, Online Advertising, Web Content, Leadership, Editorial, Press Releases, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Web Content Management, Google Analytics, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Content Management, Web Analytics, Interviews, WordPress, Fashion, Digital Media, Dreamweaver, Layout, New Media, Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Photography, Marketing, Mac, Advertising, Video, CMS, Management, Online Marketing, Training, InDesign, SEO copywriting, Web Design, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Social Networking, Brand Development, Content Strategy
Education
Washington and Jefferson College 1997 — 2001
B.A., English
Saddleback College
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Interior Designers Institute
Certificate, Interior Design
The Howard Hughes Corporation April 2013 - Present
The Circle K Stores Inc. February 2010 - February 2013
The MGHerring Group February 2008 - January 2009
Genesco Inc. April 2007 - January 2008
Chico’s FAS, Inc. October 2006 - April 2007
Westfield LLC March 2003 - September 2006
Hot Topic, Inc. September 2001 - March 2003
The Bombay Company, Inc. September 1993 - September 2001
Radio Shack May 1988 - September 1993
Skills
Legal Services, Retail, Property Management, Leases, Contract Negotiation, Dispositions, Tenant, Real Estate, Shopping Centers, Real Estate Transactions, Landlord, Rent Reductions, Aquisitions, Corporate Real Estate, Owner/Developer, Real Estate Development, New Store Openings, New Store Rollout, Commercial Real Estate, Landlords, Negotiation, Store Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Disposition, Construction, Due Diligence, Budgets, Lease Administration, Location Intelligence, Lease Negotiations, Residential Homes, Property, Investment Properties, Real Estate Economics, Management
Education
University of Texas at Arlington (U.T.A.) 1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Economics
Texas Tech University 1977 — 1979
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
PBS SoCal August 2015 - Present
Jennifer Vides Communications February 2003 - August 2015
Hot Topic, Inc. April 2012 - January 2015
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica November 2010 - April 2012
RL Public Relations February 2009 - October 2009
Weber Shandwick 2006 - 2008
MS&L 2004 - 2006
The Gymboree Corporation 2001 - 2003
Burson-Marsteller March 1994 - November 2001
Skills
Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Copywriting, Blogging, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Internal Communications, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Brand Management, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Creative Direction, Leadership, Event Management, Social Networking, Financial Services, Sponsorship, Publicity, Online Marketing, Spanish, Fundraising, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Budgets, Messaging, Positioning, Community Outreach, Community Management, Message Development, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Creative Strategy, Training, Newsletters, Speech Writing, Digital Marketing, Video Production, Community Development, Facebook, Management, Editing, Brand Awareness, Strategic Corporate...
Education
University of Miami 1987 — 1991
BSC, Communications, French, Marketing
Miami Palmetto Senior High School 1986 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communications
Dolls Kill February 2015 - Present
House of Circe February 2013 - Present
House of Circe February 2013 - Present
adidas January 2012 - Present
HOT TOPIC, INC July 2007 - October 2010
SKECHERS USA June 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Crafting, Computer Literate, Allocation, Small Business, Photography, Asset Allocation, Visual Merchandising, Social Networking, Marketing, Merchandising, Apparel, Advertising, Creative Direction, Management, Fashion, Inventory Management, Sales, Trend Analysis
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2003 — 2005
Associates of Arts Degree, Merchandise Marketing
Interior Specialists, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Sessine Feron, Attorneys at Law March 2013 - July 2015
Law Office of Steffani M. Stevens March 2009 - 2015
Hot Topic, Inc. February 2008 - February 2009
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP March 2004 - February 2008
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP May 2002 - March 2004
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP 1999 - 2002
Skills
Intellectual Property, Licensing, Real Estate, Arbitration, Securities Regulation, Litigation Management, Mediation, Corporate Law, Employment Contracts, Section 16, Commercial Insurance, Enterprise Risk..., Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Alternative Dispute..., Employment Law, Workers Compensation, Administrative Law, Executive Pay, SEC filings, Bankruptcy Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Partnerships, Private Equity, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Joint Ventures, Trademarks, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Copyright Law, Litigation, Business Transactions, Legal Writing, Due Diligence, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate Transactions, Trade Secrets, Bankruptcy
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business 1996 — 1999
MBA, Finance
Tulane University Law School 1995 — 1999
JD
University of California, San Diego 1991 — 1995
BS, Management Science
University of San Diego
Hot Topic, Inc. November 2008 - March 2012
US Navy December 2001 - December 2006
Regal Entertainment Group June 1999 - December 2001
Education
Florida Barber Academy 2014 — 2015
Licentiate degree, Barbering/Barber
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2013 — 2014
N/A, Photography, B
Lewis Operating Corp. January 2013 - Present
Lewis Operating Corp. May 2012 - January 2013
HOT TOPIC, INC January 2006 - January 2011
HOT TOPIC, INC 1998 - 2006
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Event Management, Photoshop, Team Building, Illustrator, Data Entry, Employee Relations, Retail, Accounts Payable, Management, Outlook, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Visual Merchandising, Sales, InDesign, Newsletters, Facebook, 10 Key, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Final Cut Express, Audacity, Windows Movie Maker, Windows, OS X, Loss Prevention, Customer Satisfaction, Excel, Training & Development, Mac OS X, Administration, Customer Relations, Oracle Applications, Costume Design, Alterations, Set Design, Employee Training, Word, Tic Tie Calculate, Merchandising, Fashion
Education
Chaffey College 2015 — 2019
Costume Design for Film
Performance Team October 2007 - Present
Hot Topic Inc. November 2005 - October 2007
UPS August 1991 - November 2005
Skills
Logistics, Competitive Analysis, RFP, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Best Practices, Continuous Improvement, Distribution Center..., Operational Efficiency, Engineered Standards, Shipping, Supply Chain, Procurement, Transportation, Warehousing, Management, Logistics Management, Freight Forwarding, 3PL, Freight, Distributed Team..., Transportation..., Retail, Reverse Logistics, Purchasing, Income Statement, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., Operations Management, Supply Chain Operations, Inventory Management, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Budgets, Budget Process, Truckload, LTL, Container, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, P&L Management, Pricing, International Logistics, Inventory Control, Trucking, Ocean Freight, Demand Planning, Air Freight, Materials Management
Education
California State University-San Bernardino - College of Business and Public Administration 1993 — 1996
BS
SVHS
Z Gallerie August 2012 - Present
Delivery Agent August 2011 - August 2012
Orchard Supply Hardware June 2010 - July 2011
Hot Topic, Inc. January 2008 - June 2009
Happy Trails Retail, Inc. April 1994 - January 2008
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Management, Trend Analysis, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Sourcing
Education
California State University-Bakersfield 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Impact Hub April 2013 - January 2015
FIVE33 June 2011 - June 2012
Hot Topic April 2009 - May 2011
Hot Topic, Inc. October 2006 - April 2009
Hot Topic March 2006 - October 2006
Hot Topic January 2005 - March 2006
Hot Topic May 2003 - January 2005
Paramount Pictures February 2003 - May 2003
The Walt Disney Company February 1999 - February 2003
Skills
Brand Development, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Operations Management, Capital Budgeting, Digital Strategy, Business Strategy
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2002 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
University of Southern California 1995 — 1997
B.A., American Studies
Wake Forest University 1992 — 1994
Smoke Rise Elementary School 1981 — 1987
Unique Vintage October 2012 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc May 2011 - October 2012
Hot Topic, Inc September 2010 - May 2011
Hot Topic, Inc June 2008 - September 2010
Los Angeles Times, The Guide January 2008 - May 2008
Mean Street Magazine October 2004 - April 2008
LA Weekly June 2007 - January 2008
The Daily Trojan, University of Southern California October 2004 - July 2007
Billboard January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Facebook, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Relations, Social Media Outreach, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Feature Writing, Writing Skills, Web Content Management, Web Content, Twitter, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Google Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Copy Editing, E-commerce, Blogging, Integrated Marketing, Feature Articles, Video Production, User Experience, Affiliate Marketing, Storytelling, Content Strategy, New Media, SEO, SEM, Editorial, Magazines, WordPress, Web Marketing, Content Management, YouTube, Content Development, Email Marketing
Education
University of Southern California 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
STUEBNER/AIRLINE VETERINARY HOSPITAL September 2014 - April 2015
EDDIE BAUER January 2014 - June 2014
EXPRESS August 2011 - December 2013
HOT TOPIC, INC May 2005 - November 2010
GADZOOKS, INC August 2004 - March 2005
VICTORIA'S SECRET STORES June 2000 - August 2004
CLOTHESTIME August 1999 - June 2000
GADZOOKS, INC September 1995 - August 1999
Casey Studio January 1994 - January 1995
Skills
Customer Experience, Selling, Retail, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Training, Management, Merchandising, Leadership, Recruiting, Hiring, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results
Education
Baylor University
pre-law studies
Texas A&M University
Geography
Forever 21, Inc. July 2012 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc. 2007 - July 2012
CPE HR 2003 - 2007
AppleOne Employment 1993 - 2003
Skills
Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, HRIS, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Coaching, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Strategy, Hiring, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Design, Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Team Leadership, COBRA, HR Policies, FMLA, Open Enrollment, Management, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, College Recruiting, Interviews, Compensation & Benefit, Labor Relations, Health & Wellness Plans, Retirement Plans, Regulatory Reporting, Customer Relations, Non-Discrimination..., Employee Management, Training & Development, Human Resources, Retail, Benefits Negotiation, Voluntary Employee..., Senior Executive..., Public Speaking, Bonus Programs, Employee Wellness..., SAP Implementation, Lawson HRIS, Flexible Spending...
Education
Pepperdine University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communications
Chateau Mont Choisi, Switzerland
Hot Topic Inc September 2015 - Present
Hot Topic July 2013 - September 2015
Pacific Sunwear April 2012 - June 2013
Pacific Sunwear December 2011 - March 2012
Pacific Sunwear July 2011 - February 2012
Kellwood Company May 2011 - June 2011
Carrie Amber Intimates, Inc August 2009 - May 2011
Carrie Amber Intimates, Inc. January 2009 - March 2009
Victoria's Secret October 2007 - May 2008
Hollister Co. August 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Fashion, Sewing, Textiles, Tech Packs, Illustrator, Apparel, Denim, PDM, Product Development, Technical Design, Private Label, WebPDM, Trend, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Fit, Sourcing, Trend Analysis, Sketching
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2007 — 2009
International Manufacturing & Product Development, Product Development
Gap Inc. September 2012 - Present
Gap Inc./ Banana Republic January 2012 - September 2012
Hot Topic, Inc December 2005 - January 2012
Kenneth Cole Productions January 2005 - December 2005
Gap Inc./ Banana Republic January 2001 - January 2005
Discovery Networks International January 2000 - January 2001
MUJI U.S.A. Limited January 1997 - January 2000
Gap Inc. January 1995 - January 1997
Skills
Retail, Management, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Forecasting, Social Media, Human Resources, Event Planning, Customer Service, Advertising, Team Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Time Management, Budgets, Hiring, Customer Experience, Store Operations
Education
Schiller International University London, UK 1996 — 2002
Masters Degree, International Hotel and Tourism Management
Orange Coast College 1992 — 1994
Associates Degree, Hotel Mangement
PPDS September 2013 - Present
Studio 11 Design May 2012 - July 2012
Hot Topic Inc. 2001 - 2009
Skills
Concept Development, Space planning, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Construction Drawings, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, Hand Drafting, Design Research, Spexx, Customer Service, Employee Training, Retail Displays, Visual Merchandinsing, Rendering
Education
University of North Texas 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Interior Design
Publicis Groupe August 2015 - Present
Dying Breed, Inc. January 2015 - Present
BKV June 2014 - August 2015
DigitalSherpa June 2014 - July 2014
Guitar Center January 2014 - May 2014
Hot Topic, Inc July 2008 - December 2013
Sony RED June 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Promotional planning, Music promotions, Advertising, Product Launches, Music Industry, Music Supervision, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Chapel Hill High School 2004 — 2008
Alameda Health System August 2012 - Present
Chabot College Performing Arts Center September 2008 - June 2013
Urban Outfitters June 2011 - October 2012
Urban Outfitters August 2009 - June 2011
Hot Topic, Inc November 2002 - November 2007
Wreck Chords September 2003 - May 2004
Avis Rent-A-Car April 2002 - November 2002
Skills
Writing, Typing, Organizing, Customer Service, People Skills, Retail Management, Computer Literate, Live Shows, Music Events, Sales, Time Management, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Retail, Creative Writing, Data Entry, Interviews, Blogging, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Outlook
Education
Chabot College 2007 — 2013
English Language and Literature, General
Spokeo March 2014 - Present
Corinthian Colleges October 2009 - February 2014
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Inc September 2006 - September 2008
Hot Topic Inc May 2006 - August 2006
Wet Seal Inc August 2005 - May 2006
Diskeeper/Executive Software September 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Email Marketing, SEM, Social Promotion, Excel, Online Lead Generation, Database Segmentation, Results Analysis, Analysis, Search Analytics, Affiliate Marketing, Product Management, SEO, Database Marketing, Market Research, Analytics, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Lead Generation, Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, PPC, Direct Marketing, Google Analytics, Omniture, Mobile Marketing, Google Adwords, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Conversion Optimization, Experienced Business..., Forecasting, Budgeting, A/B testing, Online Advertising, Customer Acquisition, Landing Page..., Budgets, Management, Web Analytics
Education
University of California, Riverside 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Academy Sports + Outdoors May 2014 - Present
Fred's Inc. August 2010 - May 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation March 2008 - May 2009
Lucky Brand Jeans, Inc December 2006 - October 2007
Hot Topic, Inc (Torrid) April 2003 - August 2005
Hot Topic, Inc November 2002 - April 2003
Speedo-Authentic Fitness Corp April 1997 - November 2002
Broadway Stores, Inc December 1994 - February 1996
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Control, Pricing, Purchasing, Sales, Management, Project Planning, Asset Allocation, Sportswear, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, CPFR, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Forecasting
Education
The Ohio State University 1985 — 1990
Family Relations and Human Development
Revere High School 1980 — 1985
True Religion Brand Jeans November 2011 - Present
Metropark USA, Inc. 2007 - March 2011
Port Logistics Group 2011 - 2011
InterMetro Industries Corporation (an Emerson Storage Solutions company) 2006 - 2007
Hot Topic, Inc. 1995 - 2006
Skills
Logistics, Retail, Transportation, Warehousing, Supply Chain, P&L, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Transportation..., Team Building, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Change Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, P&L Management, Inventory Control, E-commerce, Management
Education
University of La Verne 2001 — 2003
BA, Business
Luxury Optical Holdings November 2010 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc November 2007 - October 2010
The Basement May 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Sculpture, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Toy Design, Cover Art, Clay Modeling, Imagination, Painting, Typography, Toys
Education
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design 2008 — 2010
BFA, Illustration
College of Southern Nevada 2005 — 2008
Fine Arts
Manipal Global Education Services April 2013 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc. November 2012 - April 2013
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts July 2011 - September 2012
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts December 2008 - July 2011
DeVry University October 2005 - November 2008
Skills
Communication, Customer Service, Student Financial Aid, Student Counseling, Retail, Account Reconciliation, Training Delivery, Student Recruiting, Management, CampusVue, Retaining Customers, Staff Development, Admissions, Recruiting, Public Speaking
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2006 — 2008
MHRM, Human Resources Management and Services
University of Iowa 1999 — 2004
BA, Communication Studies
True Religion Brand Jeans July 2011 - Present
Gap Inc./Old Navy November 2009 - July 2011
Lucky Brand Jeans May 2007 - January 2009
Cost Plus World Market May 2006 - May 2007
Hot Topic, Inc 2002 - 2006
Skills
Apparel
Education
California State University-Fullerton
BA, Linguistics
Salestream Software March 2013 - Present
Cotton On USA Inc October 2011 - June 2013
Wet Seal July 2007 - October 2011
Anchor Blue Retail Group October 2005 - July 2007
Hot Topic, Inc November 1996 - April 2005
Skills
POS, Management, Metrics Reporting, Vendor Management, Procurement, Windows, Windows Server, VoIP, Blackberry Enterprise..., iOS, Microsoft Office, Telecommunications, Microsoft Exchange, Python, Java, Project Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Technical Support, FrontRange HEAT, Process Improvement, System Administration, IT Operations, Computer Hardware, Team Building, Training, Customer Service, Retail, Time Management, Help Desk Support, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Inventory Control, Network Security, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Software Documentation, Inventory Management, Visio, Active Directory, Networking
Education
May 2007Front Range InstituteColorado 2007 — 2008
Orange Coast College 1997 — 1999
Baxalta July 2012 - Present
Aramark Uniform Services March 2011 - February 2012
Hot Topic, Inc June 2008 - September 2010
Lowes Home Improvement Distribution Centers August 2006 - May 2008
Wilbur Smith Associates January 2002 - May 2002
Skills
Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Analysis, Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, ERP, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Process Engineering
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Georgia Tech Lorraine 2002 — 2002
Hot Topic April 2009 - Present
Hot Topic April 2006 - April 2009
Hot Topic Inc. June 2004 - April 2006
VariAsian (Yan Can Restaurants) June 2003 - April 2004
Nestlé USA March 1997 - April 2003
Taco Bell Corp July 1996 - March 1997
Nestlé USA June 1989 - July 1996
Skills
Personnel Management, Training, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Start-ups, College Recruiting, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Employee Training, Management, Deferred Compensation, Benefits Administration, Temporary Placement, Leadership, Retail, Team Building, Payroll, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Employee Engagement
Education
Texas Christian University 1987 — 1988
BS
California Lutheran University 1984 — 1986
Columbia Sportswear September 2012 - Present
TOMS Shoes, Inc. March 2010 - August 2012
Guess?, Inc. January 2008 - February 2010
Hot Topic, Inc. June 2002 - December 2007
Cooking.com 2000 - 2001
Williams-Sonoma, Inc August 1997 - July 2000
The Disney Store, Inc. November 1994 - August 1997
Skills
E-commerce, Retail, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Strategy, New Business Development, Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing, Apparel, Brand Management, Brand Development, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
BA, College of Arts and Sciences
PetSmart April 2008 - Present
Fascinations September 2007 - April 2008
Hot Topic, Inc July 2005 - August 2007
Ultra Stores, Inc. October 1995 - May 2004
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Access, Management, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Inventory Management, Pricing, Strategy, Fashion, CRM, Product Management, Organization, Retail Buying, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Store Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, CPFR, Purchasing, Marketing, Apparel
Education
Northwestern University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Vera Bradley August 2015 - Present
Vera Bradley September 2012 - August 2015
Hot Topic, Inc. June 2010 - November 2011
Pier 1 Imports April 2009 - June 2010
Christopher & Banks February 2007 - February 2009
Hot Topic, Inc. June 2005 - June 2006
Hot Topic, Inc. January 2000 - June 2005
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
BA, Fine Art, English
A.S. Dent Shop February 2010 - Present
Idomeneo Enterprises, Inc. January 2010 - February 2011
Idomeneo Enterprises November 2007 - February 2010
Metropark USA June 2004 - November 2007
Hot Topic, Inc. June 1998 - July 2004
Education
Mt. San Antonio College 2001 — 2003
Glendora High School 1982 — 1986
Diploma, General Education
Moody's Investors Service November 2006 - Present
Warner Bros 2004 - 2006
Nestle USA 2003 - 2004
Hot Topic, Inc. 1999 - 2003
Los Angeles County 1997 - 1999
Skills
Essbase, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, SharePoint, SDLC, SQL, Visio, PeopleSoft, Microsoft SQL Server, Vendor Management, Oracle, Project Management, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Financial...
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems, 3.88
Palmetto Goodwill February 2015 - Present
Starboard Cruise Services April 2013 - August 2014
Starboard Cruise Services September 2011 - April 2013
Hot Topic, Inc. June 2005 - May 2011
Hot Topic September 2002 - May 2005
Scholastic, Inc January 2000 - September 2002
Wal-Mart, Inc. January 1991 - January 2000
Skills
Merchandising, Sales Management, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Strategy, Retail, Leadership, Profit, Human Resources, Income Statement, Driving Results, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Apparel, Project Planning, Team Building, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Merchandise Planning, Retail Sales, Hiring, Multi-unit, CPFR, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Forecasting, New Store Development, P&L, POS, Private Label, New Store Openings, People Development, Multi-Unit
Education
Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry 1986 — 1990
BBA, Banking and Finance
Golfsmith International June 2015 - Present
OpiaTalk November 2013 - Present
Golfsmith International April 2014 - June 2015
Hot Topic, Inc. February 2001 - March 2013
Travel 2000 January 1999 - January 2001
Bombay Company July 1995 - June 1998
Womans World 1989 - 1995
Barnes & Noble 1985 - 1989
Gap Inc./Gap 1979 - 1985
Skills
Conflict Resolution, Start-ups, Global Sourcing, Project Planning, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Store Operations, New Store Development, Real Estate, Distribution Center..., Information Technology, Trend, E-commerce, Strategy, Driving Results, Management, Trend Analysis, Store Management, Multi-channel Retail, Apparel, Team Building, Fashion, Leadership, Sales, Strategic Planning, Multi-unit, Profit, Inventory Control, Internet, Recruiting, Internal Communications, Digital Strategy, Retail Sales, Private Label, Multi-Unit Management, Hiring, POS, CPFR, Footwear, Customer Experience, New Store Openings, Forecasting, District Management, Wholesale, Merchandise Planning, People Development, Multi-Unit
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BSBA, Marketing/Retail Management
Bop Design February 2015 - Present
Freelance Writer and Editor October 2010 - September 2015
iMatrix November 2014 - January 2015
Internet Matrix, Inc. October 2012 - November 2014
Internet Matrix, Inc. April 2011 - October 2012
California State University, Long Beach September 2009 - June 2010
GE Money August 2003 - June 2008
E*Trade Consumer Finance 2003 - 2004
Hot Topic, Inc. November 2001 - August 2003
LAWRENCE, MAYO July 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Negotiation, SEO, Content Writing, Editing, Marketing, Inside Sales, Press Releases, Blogging, Literature, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Web Content, Customer Oriented, Customer Service, Client Liaison, SEO copywriting, Website Development, E-commerce, Sales, Salesforce.com, Management, Google Analytics, Strategy, Training, Email Marketing, Web Marketing, Online Marketing, Leadership, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Customer Retention, SEM, Competitive Analysis, Interviews, PPC, Web Analytics, Google Adwords, Social Media, Social Networking, Recruiting, Digital Marketing, Sales Process
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2006 — 2010
Master of Arts; B.C
Boston College 1996 — 2000
B.S
Queen Mary & Westfield College 1999 — 1999
Study Abroad Semester
BCBG Max Azria September 2011 - Present
Hot Topic Inc June 2007 - May 2011
William Hezmahalch Architects February 2007 - June 2007
Information Control Corporation November 2006 - January 2007
Crêpes-à-Latte Catering® September 2005 - September 2006
rebecca's cafe June 2004 - September 2005
The Fruit Factory February 2004 - June 2004
Sock Puppet Studio July 2003 - December 2003
Digital Realm May 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Illustration, Logo Design, Art Direction, Layout, Computer Animation, Dreamweaver, Graphics, Web Design, Image Editing, User Interface Design, Email Marketing, Flash, Image Manipulation, Corporate Identity, Photoshop, Mac, Creative Direction, Digital Illustration, Vector Illustration, Banners, Sketching, WordPress, Art, Multimedia, Storyboarding, Corporate Branding, InDesign, Photography, Typography
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1993 — 1995
Associates, Fine Art
Illinois Institute of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Hot Topic, Inc March 2006 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Employee Relations, Payroll, Recruiting, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2000 — 2007
Big Lots October 2013 - Present
Deb Shops, Inc. July 2012 - July 2013
Hot Topic July 2006 - February 2012
Bachrach January 2006 - July 2006
Hot Topic, Inc July 2002 - December 2005
Knott's Berry Farm March 1997 - April 2002
Skills
Maintaining EAS/Alarm..., CCTV Installation and..., Exception Report..., Training and Motivating, Private Investigations, Program Management, Inventory, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Store Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Coaching, Operations Management, Process Scheduler
Education
University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law 1984 — 1986
Law
California State University-Sacramento 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice Administration
Hot Topic, Inc. June 2006 - Present
Blockbuster 2002 - 2006
Skills
Loss Prevention
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Louisiana State University 1976 — 1977
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Advanced Micro Devices November 2011 - Present
ALIX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. April 2009 - March 2012
Custom Nutrition Laboratories September 2008 - April 2009
Hot Topic, Inc. April 2006 - September 2008
Stauber Performance Ingredients July 2003 - April 2006
Nellson Nutraceutical March 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Procurement, Contract Negotiations, Global Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, MRP, Management, Materials Management, Retail, Supplier Development
Education
University of California, Riverside 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
University of Phoenix 1998 — 1998
Certification, Purchasing Management Program
Employers Group June 2014 - Present
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. October 2008 - November 2010
Northrop Grumman Space Technology July 2006 - October 2008
Hot Topic Inc. 2005 - 2006
Skills
HRIS, PeopleSoft, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Talent Management, Taleo, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Employee Relations
Education
University of Southern California 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree
The Wet Seal, Inc. March 2006 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc. August 1998 - March 2006
Skills
Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Visio, Team Building, Management, Retail, Customer Service, Training, Inventory Management, Leadership, Merchandising, Process Improvement, Time Management, Integration, Team Leadership
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Forever 21 December 2013 - Present
Xerox Services April 2012 - December 2013
Hot Topic Inc. November 2008 - March 2012
Pacific Sunwear February 2007 - September 2008
The Walt Disney Company 2004 - 2007
The Disney Store, Inc 1996 - 2004
Skills
Software Development, Project Management, Process Improvement, ITIL, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Telecommunications, Management, Business Process..., Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., SDLC, Vendor Management
Education
Mount San Antonio College
AA, Liberal Arts
University of La Verne
Humanities
Control Data Institute
Associate of Science, Computer Technology
Peekpro LLC October 2013 - Present
WSS December 2013 - June 2014
Manhattan Associates August 2013 - October 2013
PeekproLLC April 2013 - August 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company October 2011 - June 2013
Peek Pro April 2010 - October 2011
Moon Patrol Inc. January 2010 - August 2011
Hot Topic December 2005 - April 2011
Hot Topic Inc December 2005 - April 2011
Charlotte Russe April 2002 - December 2005
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Project Management, Integration, Budgets, Policy, Interpersonal..., Written Communication, SDLC, Retail, Visio, PMP, SQL, Testing, Management, Project Planning, Software Project..., Project Portfolio..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Leadership, Software Documentation, Leadership, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Program Management, Business Process, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Training, Logistics, ERP, CRM, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Databases, Business Intelligence, MS Project, Requirements Gathering, Business Requirements, User Acceptance Testing, Analysis
Education
American InterContinental University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's degree
LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL 2008 — 2010
PM Certification, Project Management
Learning Tree International 2008 — 2010
PMCP, Project Management-Learning Tree Intl
Net 10 Technologies 2001 — 2001
MCSE, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Net 10 Technologies 2001 — 2001
CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Associate
Pasadena City College
Enza Costa Rogue May 2013 - Present
Nayetal Inc. August 2011 - May 2013
Hot Topic Inc February 2007 - June 2011
Kellwood / David Meister March 2004 - February 2007
Indigo Group USA September 2002 - March 2004
I Confess September 2000 - September 2002
Limited Brands September 1998 - September 2000
Education
University of California, Riverside 1997 — 2000
BA, Liberal Studies
Cotton On USA Inc July 2013 - Present
Styles for Less January 2010 - April 2013
Quiksilver Inc June 2007 - January 2009
Hot Topic Inc April 2002 - June 2007
Sunny Delight division March 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Leadership, Retail, Fashion, Sales, Management, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Store Management, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Inventory Control, Merchandise Planning, Profit, Loss Prevention, Assortment, Marketing, Time Management
Education
Esperanza High School
Fullerton College
Business Management
Southern California Edison (SCE) January 2009 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc July 2008 - January 2009
Indymac Bank May 2001 - July 2008
Education
Florida Institute of Technology
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology, MBA - IT, A
Hot Topic Inc April 2014 - Present
Hot Topic Inc. January 2013 - Present
Hot topic Inc January 2012 - December 2012
Hot Topic March 2007 - December 2011
Hot Topic June 2005 - February 2007
Hot Topic May 2003 - May 2005
The Disney Store August 1996 - April 2002
Victoria's Secret November 1993 - July 1996
Macy's 1992 - 1993
Skills
Merchandise Planning, Retail, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Sales, Management, E-commerce, Strategy
Education
Stanford University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Burlington Stores, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Burlington Coat Factory February 2013 - Present
Burlington Coat Factory February 2012 - Present
Burlington Coat Factory April 2010 - February 2012
DIESEL, INC October 2009 - April 2010
COACH INC November 2008 - October 2009
TOMMY HILFIGER USA May 2007 - November 2008
HOT TOPIC INC November 2004 - April 2006
HOT TOPIC, INC August 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Sales, Fashion, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, Localization, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Pricing, Leadership, Time Management, Supply Chain, Analysis, Management
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2001 — 2002
AA, Merchandise Marketing
The Pennsylvania State University, State College PA 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Classical Studies
Hot Topic Inc. January 2011 - Present
Forever 21 September 2007 - January 2011
Juicy Couture January 2002 - September 2007
Skills
Apparel, Trend, Merchandising, Fashion, Fashion Buying, Private Label, Wovens, Denim, Footwear, Knitwear, Fit, Product Development, Outerwear, Wholesale, Mood Boards, E-commerce, Fashion Design, Sportswear, Tech Packs, Trend Analysis, Trend Forecasting, Visual Merchandising
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2001 — 2003
Associates
Textile Design Institute 1998 — 2000
Sales Tax Resource Group October 2014 - Present
Ryan July 2013 - October 2014
Hot Topic Inc. March 2012 - July 2013
Private Company 2011 - 2012
Smile Brands Inc November 2009 - June 2011
State of California Franchise Tax Board June 2008 - April 2009
Capital Group Companies August 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Tax, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Finance, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Research, Tax Returns, Managerial Finance, Tax Accounting, Internal Controls, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, Journal Entries, Fixed Assets, SEC filings, General Ledger, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow, Financial Statements, Financial Audits, Revenue Recognition, Preparation, External Audit, Forecasting, Tax Advisory, Peachtree, Multi-state tax returns, US GAAP, Payroll
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts Degree with a, Accounting
Self Employed February 2015 - Present
Bongo International March 2013 - February 2015
Hot Topic Inc November 2009 - September 2012
The Gap Inc July 2007 - March 2009
The Gap Inc October 2001 - July 2007
West Michigan Whitecaps April 2006 - May 2007
Rivertown Media and Communications September 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Press Releases, Management, Market Research, Sales, Training, Visual Merchandising, Budgets, Store Management, Fundraising, Project Planning, Logistics, Event Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking
Education
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor’s of Business Administration, Dual, Marketing and Management
Northwestern Michigan College 2001 — 2003
Associates, Science and Arts, Business Administration
Hot Topic, Inc. October 2008 - Present
Skills
SEC filings, Financial Reporting, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Accounting
Education
University of La Verne 2007 — 2009
Bachelors, Accounting
Hot Topic Inc. July 2012 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch January 2012 - July 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch November 2009 - January 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch August 2007 - November 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch June 2006 - August 2007
Vanity Fair Intimates 2003 - 2006
Vanity Fair Intimates January 2000 - June 2003
Vanity Fair Intimates 1998 - 2001
Skills
Fashion Design, Fashion, Tops, Knitwear, Technical Design, Sewing, Pattern, Apparel, Denim, Fitting, Fit, Fashion Illustration, Underwear, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Tech Packs, Trend, WebPDM, Private Label, Outerwear, Draping, PDM, Sportswear, Swimwear, Wovens, Garment Fitting, Gerber Accumark, Sweaters
Education
Bauder College
Fashion Design
Universidad Autónoma de Centro América
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
Eppendorf June 2014 - Present
Dartmouth-Hitchcock April 2010 - May 2014
TomTom June 2007 - April 2010
Borders Group, Inc May 2004 - June 2007
Hot Topic, Inc February 2003 - March 2004
Pacific Sunwear Corp April 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Performance Management, Talent Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Training, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Consulting, HR Metrics, Six Sigma, Lean Tools, Staff Development, Workshop Facilitation, Sales, Management, Employee Benefits
Education
Quinnipiac University - School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - In Progress
Granite State College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
Dean College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communications
Needham High School
High School Diploma
H&M September 2011 - Present
Ritter Center July 2011 - September 2012
Hot Topic INC November 2009 - July 2011
Pink Lily June 2007 - October 2009
Martin & Osa 2008 - 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Draping, Styling, Apparel, Social Media
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2007 — 2009
Fashion Design, Fashion/Apparel Design
Sir Francis Drake High School 2003 — 2006
AA Degree; High School Diploma 2006, Fashion Design of Design and Merchandising; Fashion Design 2009
Hot Topic Inc July 2010 - Present
Hot topic - Torrid July 2010 - Present
Lucky Brand Jeans 2008 - 2010
Lucky Brand Jeans 1997 - 2010
Bongo Jeans October 1987 - 1997
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1985 — 1987
design and manufacturing
Guidance Software Inc February 2011 - Present
Hot Topic Inc. January 2005 - November 2010
Education
Osmania University
Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
Children's Home of Illinois August 2012 - Present
Owen Nursery February 2012 - May 2012
Hot Topic Inc August 2005 - May 2011
Illinois State University August 2007 - January 2009
AFFINA April 2003 - July 2004
CDSC Video Productions September 2002 - March 2003
Afni May 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Windows 7, Technical Support, Mac OS X, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Access, Outlook
Education
Illinois State University 2004 — 2009
BS, Technology
Illinois Central College 2000 — 2003
AA, Radio and Television Production
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists / Skin & Beauty Logic July 2015 - Present
Genesco June 2012 - Present
Genesco June 2012 - April 2013
LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS June 2011 - August 2012
Delias October 2011 - June 2012
Fossil May 2009 - August 2011
2008-2009Victoria Secret (Limited Brands July 2008 - April 2009
2005-2008Pacific Sunwear, Inc July 2005 - July 2008
HOT TOPIC, INC January 2000 - January 2005
Skills
Business Analysis, Action Plan Development, Hiring Employees, Training, People Development, Employer Branding, Loss Prevention, Schedule Writing, Visual Merchandising, Creative Writing, Proposal Writing, Sales Management, Key Performance..., Driving Results, Employee Relations, New Store Openings, Retail Sales, Hiring, Inventory Management, Store Management, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Sales, Customer Service
Education
Florida International University 2009 — 2011
B.A, English; Certificate in Exile Studies
MIRA COSTA COLLEGE 2000 — 2008
Associates in Arts, General Studies
SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma
Cerner Corporation June 2014 - Present
Manhattan Area Technical College May 2011 - May 2014
Manhattan Area Technical College January 2011 - May 2011
Hot Topic Inc. August 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Network Administration, Windows Server, DNS, Active Directory, DHCP, Linux, Virtualization, Troubleshooting, Cisco Routers, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Cisco Technologies, Cisco Nexus, Servers, CCNA, Cisco Switches, Cisco Wireless, Wireless Networking, Wireless LAN Controller, Network Security, TCP/IP, EIGRP, OSPF, WAN, VPN, VLAN, SAN, NAT, QOS, SIP, VoIP, VMware, VMware View, VMware vConnect, Microsoft TMG, Microsoft Exchange, Lync Server 2010, Group Policy, SMTP, Netflow, sFlow, RADIUS, EMC Storage
Education
Kansas State University 2006 — 2012
BBS, Information Technology Management
Manhattan Area Technical College 2009 — 2011
AAS, Information & Network Technology
. October 2013 - Present
HOT TOPIC INC July 2008 - October 2013
APPLE ONE INC January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, Public Speaking
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Hot Topic Inc May 2012 - Present
Kmart August 2010 - May 2012
Education
North West College, West Covina, California 2013 — 2013
North-West College-West Covina 2013 — 2013
Regis Corporation February 2013 - Present
hot topic inc. August 2009 - November 2010
Destination Maternity Corporation February 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Hair Cutting, Styling, Hair Care, Cosmetology, Beauty Industry, Salons, Stylists, Waxing
Education
Professional Beauty School 2011 — 2012
Cosmetology license
Hot Topic Inc. June 2013 - Present
Skills
Stage Managment, Communication, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Creative Direction
Education
Lycoming College 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Directing and Theatrical Production
Renaissance Academy 2006 — 2012
High School, General Studies