Kirkland's Home
Industry: Retail chain company
DescriptionKirkland's, Inc. is a United States retail chain that sells home decor, furniture, textiles, accessories and gifts. It operates 434 stores in 37 states as well as an e-commerce enable website. It is based in Brentwood, TN. Headquarters: Brentwood, Tennessee, United States Founder: Carl Kirkland Founded: 1966 CEO: Steven C. Woodward
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Kirkland's Home Employees
FedEx Services June 2015 - August 2015
American Heart Association American Stroke Association February 2014 - August 2014
The University of Mississippi Career Center August 2012 - May 2014
Kirkland's Home June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Leadership, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Online Communications, Digital Marketing, Writing, Press Releases, Event Planning
Education
Northwestern University 2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Integrated Marketing Communications
University of Mississippi 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Marketing Communications
NEST Decor, LLC March 2015 - Present
Evergreen Real Estate October 2014 - March 2015
Kirkland's Home November 2012 - October 2014
Kirkland's Home May 2012 - November 2012
Xtend Barre Nashville February 2011 - May 2012
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell March 2009 - May 2010
Portico Magazine February 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Management, Magazines, Editorial, Social Media, Mobile Marketing, Market Research, Marketing, Photography, Advertising, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Facebook, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
Samford University 2007 — 2010
Journalism Mass Communcaitions, Minor in Business
Hapag-Lloyd AG May 2014 - Present
Kirkland's Home October 2011 - May 2014
Fabiano's Pizzeria and Tavern January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Time Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Customer Service, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Sales, Research
Education
Kennesaw State University 2010 — 2014
Kohl's Department Stores September 2015 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores February 2015 - September 2015
Industries for the Blind, Inc. April 2014 - December 2014
CJ & Associates, Inc. March 2013 - November 2013
Plunkett Raysich Architects January 2013 - May 2013
Steinhafels September 2012 - February 2013
Kirkland's Home June 2012 - January 2013
CJ & Associates, Inc January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Interior Design, Organization Skills, Time Management, AutoCAD, Rendering, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Space-planning, Space Planning, Google SketchUp, Communication
Education
Mount Mary College 2013 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Interior Design & Entrepreneurship
Waukesha County Technical College 2009 — 2012
Associate's degree, Interior Design
Kirkland's, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Kirkland's January 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home May 2009 - January 2013
Kirkland's Home March 2008 - May 2009
Kirkland's Home May 1999 - March 2008
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Merchandising, Retail, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Profit, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Training, Customer Satisfaction, P&L, Hiring, Driving Results
Education
Mississippi University for Women
maurices April 2012 - Present
Kirkland's Home March 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Management, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Time Management, Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Marketing, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Public Speaking
Education
Tennessee Technological University 2010 — 2014
Kirkland's Home
Skills
Store Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, Store Operations, Merchandising, Multi-unit, Profit, Retail, New Store Openings, New Store Development, Inventory Control, Shrinkage, Big Box, P&L
Education
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Layer 3 Communications January 2015 - Present
Layer 3 Communications May 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home September 2011 - May 2013
Jackson Energy Authority April 2004 - September 2011
Comcast Cable May 2000 - April 2004
Middle Tennessee State University August 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Network Security, Network Architecture, Cisco Technologies, Data Center, Firewalls, VoIP, Networking, Network Engineering, Computer Network..., Routing, Switches, Troubleshooting, DNS, Servers, Security, DHCP, Routers, Network Operations, Cisco, Project Coordination, Telecommunications, Wireless, Staff Training, Brocade, Virtualization, Unified Communications, Network Design, VPN, Network Administration
Education
The University of Memphis 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematical Sciences
Middle Tennessee State University 1998 — 2001
Management Information Systems
Bell Partners Inc September 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Singer January 2006 - Present
Bell Murfreesboro August 2012 - September 2015
Bell Hillsboro Village June 2012 - September 2012
Charming Charlie March 2012 - July 2012
Tonalta School of Music October 2010 - December 2011
Lamar State College August 2010 - July 2011
Kirkland's Home May 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Singing, Social Media, Teaching, Editing, Music, Music Education, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research, Social Networking, Retail, Vocal Coaching, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Photoshop, Event Planning, Musical Theatre, Piano, Fair Housing, OneSite, Performing Arts, Marketing, Backing Vocals, Songwriting, Rock, Recording, Sales, Studio Recording, Music Industry, Pro Tools, Music Theory, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Bands, Leadership, Vocal, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Rock Music
Education
Lamar State College-Port Arthur 2009 — 2011
A.A.S, Commercial Music- Vocal Performance
William B. Travis High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
Navitus Health Solutions June 2015 - Present
Appleton Area School District October 2011 - Present
Navitus Health Solutions January 2015 - May 2015
Freedom Area School District June 2013 - December 2014
Freedom High School June 2013 - December 2014
Wisconsin Volleyball Academy October 2011 - November 2014
Ripon College August 2011 - June 2013
Target August 2012 - January 2013
Kirkland's Home July 2011 - October 2011
Midwest Industrial Rubber April 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Teaching, Staff Development, Classroom, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Time Management, PowerPoint, Outlook, Tutoring, Event Planning, Data Entry, Research, Higher Education, Coaching
Education
Marian College of Fond du Lac 2003 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Elementary/Middle Education 1-8
UW-Fox Valley 2000 — 2003
General, General
Kirkland's Home July 2011 - Present
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, TN May 2011 - June 2011
Kirkland's Home April 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Photography, Photoshop, Communication, Human Resources, Writing, Microsoft Office, Retail, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Time Management, Merchandising, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Inventory Management, Facebook, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Store Management, Retail Sales
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Communication, General
Lambuth University 2008 — 2011
Public Relations/Image Management
Unum November 2013 - Present
Unum December 2011 - October 2013
Unum August 2006 - December 2011
Kirkland's Home June 2002 - June 2004
Putnam County Schools August 1997 - May 2002
Skills
Employee Benefits, FMLA, Insurance, Disability Insurance, Benefits Administration, Claim, Brokers, Claims Management, Performance Management, Coaching, Team Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Disability Management, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Group Insurance, Sales, ERISA, Claim Investigation, Claims Resolution, Liability, Workers Compensation, HIPAA, Training, General Insurance, Claims Handling, Healthcare, Building Relationships, Management, Customer Service, Life Insurance, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Microsoft Word
Education
Troy University
Master's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Tennessee Technological University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Kirklands July 2015 - Present
Kirklands July 2014 - Present
Kirklands Home June 2011 - June 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation July 2006 - May 2011
Gap Inc./Old Navy 2003 - 2006
Skills
Loss Prevention, Merchandising, District Management, Big Box, Multi-unit, Driving Results, Visual Merchandising, Multi-Unit Management, Shrinkage, Retail, Store Operations, Profit, Retail Sales, New Store Openings, Planograms, Sales, Inventory Management, Assortment, Income Statement, Associate Development, Multi-Unit, P, Leadership, Training
Education
University of Pheonix 2002 — 2004
Masters, Business Administration - Human Resources
Missouri Southern State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelors, Political Science
Protint Window Tinting, LLC September 2015 - Present
Total Networks November 2013 - September 2015
Protint Window Tinting, LLC May 2013 - October 2013
Chi Omega Fraternity Executive Headquarters May 2011 - May 2013
Northern Arizona University January 2010 - May 2011
Northern Arizona University January 2008 - December 2010
Kirkland's Home May 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Recruiting, Leadership Development, Retention Strategies, Public Speaking, Drawing, Consulting, Business Travel, Workshop Development, Workshop Facilitation, Conflict Management, Report Writing Skills, Professional Phone..., Team Building, Space planning, CAD, Color Schemes, Color Renderings, PowerPoint, Revit, Marketing
Education
Northern Arizona University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interior Design
INSYS Group, Inc. February 2012 - Present
dELiA*s June 2011 - February 2012
Florida Atlantic University August 2007 - June 2011
Kirkland's Home May 2007 - May 2011
Burke Mountain Ski Resort October 2005 - April 2006
Pacific Sunwear October 1999 - August 2005
Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Leadership, Photoshop, Facebook, Graphic Design, Photography, Sales, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Time Management, Data Entry, Outlook, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Budgets, Visual Merchandising, Unanet
Education
Lyndon State College 2005 — 2007
B.A., Digital Media & Graphic Design
OU College of Dentistry April 2015 - Present
Kevo Properties October 2013 - Present
OU College of Dentistry March 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home June 2012 - November 2012
GAP Inc. August 2001 - May 2012
Steven M. Fick D.D.S. October 1993 - July 2001
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Retail Sales, Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Multi-unit, Dentistry, Dental Care, Pediatric Dentistry, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Cashiering, Inventory Control, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures, Dental Assisting, Restorative Dentistry, Dentrix, AxiUm, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions
Education
Charles Barnes Real Estate School 2013 — 2013
Real Estate
Moore Norman Technology Center 1990 — 1992
Certified Dental Technician, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Moore Hish School 1989 — 1991
General Studies, Dentistry
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh 2012 - Present
Kirkland's Home October 2010 - June 2012
Barnes & Noble July 2006 - October 2010
Pier 1 Imports 1995 - 2006
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1992 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh October 2013 - January 2015
Kirkland's Home May 2006 - June 2013
Education
University of Mississippi 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Northeast Mississippi Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
The Sarut Group /PIQ Products July 2012 - Present
Kirkland's Home July 2010 - July 2012
Plato's Closet February 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Retail, Driving Results, Retail Buying, New Store Openings, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Profit, P&L, Customer Service, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Shrinkage, Sales, Merchandise Planning, Apparel, Coaching
Education
Seminole State College of Florida 1990 — 1993
Atlas Roofing Corporation July 2007 - Present
Kirkland's Home July 2005 - December 2006
Meridian Community College July 2004 - October 2005
Hospital Housekeeping Systems June 2002 - March 2004
US Government April 1998 - June 2000
United States Air Force August 1985 - November 1994
Skills
Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable, Vouchers, Expense Reports, Accruals, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, PeopleSoft, Variance Analysis, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Accounting
Education
Meridian Community College 2001 — 2001
Associate of Arts (AA)
Keiser University November 2014 - Present
Verizon Wireless February 2013 - November 2014
McKinley June 2012 - November 2012
Yoga From The Heart February 2012 - August 2012
The Collier Companies May 2011 - June 2012
Warrington College of Business Administration, University of Florida August 2010 - May 2012
The Collier Companies January 2011 - May 2011
Kirkland's Home June 2007 - January 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Teamwork, Social Media Marketing, Team Management, Online Marketing, Real Estate, Management, Leases, Customer Retention, Team Leadership, Training, Problem Solving, Teaching, Advertising, Property Management, Public Speaking, Mentoring, French, Product Marketing, Retail, Academic Advising, General Administration, Yardi Voyager, MRI Software, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Scheduling, Event Management, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Higher Education, Time Management, Community Outreach, Social Networking
Education
Walden University 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Higher Education, 4.0
University of Florida 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 3.10
St. John's University 2010 — 2010
Semester Abroad, French, Business, 4.0
Infinity Homes and Development October 2013 - Present
Rue La La April 2010 - October 2013
Best Buy October 2008 - January 2010
The Houston Group August 2007 - October 2008
Kirkland's Home July 2007 - October 2008
Pier 1 Imports 2005 - 2007
Skills
AutoCAD, Interior Design, Space Planning, Photoshop, Fashion, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Styling, Photography, Graphic Design, Sketching, Furniture, Art, Creative Direction, Home Staging, Commercial Interiors, Architectural Desktop, Microsoft Office, Fashion Styling, Space planning, Illustrator, Art Direction
Education
Sullivan College of Technology and Design 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Interior Design, 3.7
Floyd Central High School 2001 — 2005
Cluster, Technical Theatre
Kirkland's Home January 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home May 2009 - January 2013
Skills
Excel, Cognos, Spreadsheet Design, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Distribution Analysis, Retail Math, Visual Concepts, Retail, Microsoft Excel
Education
David Lipscomb University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design and Marketing
CustomInk June 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home October 2011 - May 2013
Bizspire Inc. September 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Illustration, Comics, Drawing, Art, Illustrator, Concept Design, Painting, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Photoshop, Graphics, InDesign, Graphic Design
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University 2008 — 2011
BFA, Communication Arts/Illustration
Savannah College of Art and Design 2007 — 2008
N/A, Sequential Art
The Speech Path September 2011 - July 2013
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company July 2005 - April 2006
Kirkland's Home September 2004 - July 2005
Mikasa June 2001 - December 2003
Books A Million December 1999 - May 2001
Kelly Services October 1997 - December 1999
Borders Books February 1994 - October 1997
IPC International 1991 - 1994
Skills
Recruiting, Payroll, Microsoft Word, Management, Interviews, Sales, Budgets, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Merchandising, Retail, Strategic Planning, Marketing, New Hire Orientations, Office Management, Policy, Visual Merchandising, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration
Education
Nova Southeastern University
BS, Business Management
Jack Rogers USA December 2013 - Present
ULTA Beauty September 2012 - December 2013
Kirkland's Home October 2009 - September 2012
Skills
Communication, Customer Service, Cash Management, Marketing, Time Management, Computer Proficiency
Education
Kennesaw State University 2008 — 2013
Booker Studios 2006 - Present
Kirkland's Home January 2011 - July 2015
Shop at Home Television Network (Scripps) June 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Photography, Image Manipulation, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Portrait Photography, Illustration, Image Editing, Editing, Illustrator, Studio Photography, Digital Photography, Photos, Advertising, Catalogs, Lighting, Headshots, Fashion, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Video Editing, InDesign, Photojournalism, Video, Commercial Product..., Editorial, Commercial Photography, Web Design, Lightroom, Portraits, Lifestyle Photography, Event Photography, Videography, Studio Lighting, Set Design, Fine Art Photography, Fashion Photography, Art Direction, Mac, Architectural..., Styling, Photo Shoots, Food Photography
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
J. Alexander Home January 2008 - Present
Kirkland's Home August 2011 - July 2013
Atico International/Dollar General Corporation August 2010 - August 2011
Commerce Corp/Dollar General Corp July 2009 - August 2010
Nashville Lifestyles 2007 - 2009
CMT 2003 - 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Product Development, Product Management, Sales, Buyers, Advertising, Online Advertising, Editing, Writing, Creative Writing, Creativity, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Mobile Marketing, Social Media
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
BS, Business
Sona Medspa June 2015 - Present
ABCY Stone & More July 2013 - June 2015
Kirkland's Home September 2011 - July 2013
Richland College March 2010 - October 2012
Claire’s Christian Day School 2004 - 2011
TELOS Fitness Center July 2007 - June 2008
TELOS Fitness Center 2007 - June 2008
Richardson Independent School District 2006 - 2008
Skills
Sales, Communication, Lighting Design, Teamwork, Customer Service, Organization, High Organizational..., Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Training
Education
Richland College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Oklahoma State University 2008 — 2009
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Thomas and Thorngren Inc. June 2010 - July 2013
Kirkland's Home October 2004 - May 2010
HotFlops/The EM Group May 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sales, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Communications
University Of Arizona Speech and Language 2012 - Present
Pima Community College August 2011 - Present
Salud Oyster Bar & Restaurant 2010 - 2011
Kirklands Home May 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Exceptionally..., Intuitive Developer, Retail Category..., Restaurant Management, Sales Management, Enthusiasm to learn
Education
Pima Community College 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Speech and Language Hearing Sciences, University Transfer
Cholla High Magnet 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma
Mahtomedi Soccer Association April 2014 - October 2014
Horticulture services June 2014 - August 2014
Minneapolis United Soccer Club January 2014 - July 2014
Kirklands May 2013 - June 2014
Ref Assignors, LLC April 2009 - 2014
Kirkland's Home December 2012 - January 2013
Social Media Creative Services June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Access, People Management, Regulatory Affairs, Mediation, Landscape Photography, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Social Media, Critical Thinking, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Telephone Skills, Sales, Accounting
Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
North Central University 2010 — 2011
Dollar General September 2010 - Present
Francesca's Collections June 2010 - September 2010
Kirkland's Home January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Outlook, Purchasing, Planograms, JDA, PowerPoint
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Textiles, Merchandising & Design
Mount Juliet High School 2004 — 2006
High School Diploma
MidFirst Bank March 2015 - Present
MidFirst Bank January 2013 - March 2015
American InfoSource October 2011 - January 2013
American InfoSource July 2011 - October 2011
American InfoSource October 2010 - July 2011
Gemini Coatings February 2010 - October 2010
Liz Moore and Associates January 2009 - December 2009
Kirklands Home May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Power Point, Excell, Visio, FTIR, GC-MS, Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Analysis, Quantitative Research, Technical Documentation, Auditing, IT Audit, Security Audits, Microsoft Office, Report Writing, White Papers, Reporting & Analysis, Project Management, Management, Business Analysis, Analysis, Testing, Software Documentation, Technical Writing, Quality Assurance, Financial Services, Requirements Gathering, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Access, SharePoint, Quantitative Analytics, Process Improvement, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Business Development
Education
Regis University 2010 — 2012
Masters of Business Administration, Business/Finance
University of Central Oklahoma 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry-Health Sciences
Harris Teeter October 2010 - March 2013
Stride Rite October 2007 - June 2011
Kirkland's Home March 2009 - August 2010
Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. July 2004 - November 2006
Skills
Management, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Cake Decorating
Education
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de la Pâtisserie 2012 — 2012
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Johnson and Wales University 2007 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Hogan Real Estate July 2013 - Present
Yum! Brands 2008 - 2012
Internal Medicine and Pediatric Associates 2007 - 2007
The Home Depot 2004 - 2007
Kirkland's Home 2004 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Time Management, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Contract Management, Customer Satisfaction, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Works, PowerPoint, Live Meeting, Windows 7, Inventory Management, Analysis, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Leadership, Process Scheduler, Peregrine, DocuSign, InfoPath, Microsoft Expression, A+ Certified, Network+, Active Directory, Databases, SQL, MySQL, Visual Basic, Training, Team Building, Process Improvement, Management
Education
Sullivan University 2013 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Information Technology
University of North Alabama 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Interior Design
Biochemistry Lab, Dr. Barbara Golden August 2012 - Present
Shreve Hall Front Desk August 2011 - Present
SpringHill Camps May 2013 - July 2013
Purdue University May 2013 - May 2013
Beach Pet Hospital June 2012 - August 2012
Boiler Gold Rush March 2011 - August 2011
Kirkland's Home June 2010 - August 2011
Animal Care Group May 2011 - July 2011
Biochemistry Lab, Dr. Barbara Golden January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Leading Groups, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Answering Phones, Working with Animals, Problem Solving, Fast Learning, Conversation, Laboratory, Teamwork, Horseback Riding, Communication, Biochemistry, Teaching, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Veterinary, Leadership, Veterinary Medicine
Education
Purdue University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, BIochemistry, Pre-vet, sophomore
Kirkland's Home August 2011 - Present
The Home Depot August 2010 - January 2012
Pier 1 Imports July 2004 - August 2006
IGT September 2002 - September 2004
Skyline Display and Design September 2003 - July 2004
Qool Media May 2000 - June 2002
Toys R us 1999 - 2000
Hewlett-Packard 1997 - 1999
Viva International Group October 1995 - October 1996
Skills
Sales, Training, Project Management, Merchandising, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Management, Retail
Education
Old Dominion University 1990 — 1995
BS, Fashion and Marketing
Ridgefield High School
Self Dynamic, creative self-starter seeking a management position with a growing company where leadership, customer service, and sales management skills can benefit.Branch ManagerAssociated Credit Union of Texas
Bank of Texas August 2013 - January 2014
Bank of Texas April 2013 - July 2013
Bank of Texas July 2011 - February 2013
Bank of Texas June 2010 - July 2011
Bank of Texas September 2009 - May 2010
Bank of Texas January 2008 - August 2009
Kirkland's Home September 2002 - November 2007
Gamestop, Inc January 2002 - June 2002
Target Corporation June 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Sales, Leadership, Retail, Training, Management, Inventory Management, Marketing, Budgets, Team Management, Consumer Lending, Sales Management, Time Management, Analysis, Coaching, Leadership Development, Retail Banking
Education
Sam Houston State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism-Advertising
The Spice & Tea Exchange September 2013 - Present
The Spice & Tea Exchange May 2013 - September 2013
TowBoatU.S. Tampa Bay (American Marine Services) December 2012 - July 2013
Kirkland's Home July 2012 - November 2012
K-Squared Designs January 2010 - May 2012
Murray State Advertising Club August 2009 - May 2012
Alpha Kappa Psi January 2010 - December 2011
JCPenney June 2011 - August 2011
Murray State University August 2010 - December 2010
JCPenney May 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Press Releases, Advertising, Graphic Design, Copywriting, Facebook, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Web Design, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, Corporate Relations, Integrated Marketing, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Corporations
Education
Murray State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising/ Art-Graphic Design
Spectrum Reach July 2013 - Present
Christie Green Design October 2008 - Present
Oreck Corporation October 2011 - June 2013
Kirkland's Home January 2009 - June 2011
National Comfort Institute (formerly ISL) December 2008 - December 2008
ERA Pacesetter Partners December 2004 - October 2008
Skills
Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Graphic Design, InDesign, Email Marketing, Direct Mail Campaigns, Photo Shoots, Collateral, Display Advertising, Web Graphics, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Photoshop, Layout, Logo Design, Typography, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Branding, Business Cards, Brochures, Illustrator, Packaging, Catalogs, Mac, QuarkXPress, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Graphics, Posters
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2000 — 2004
Mass Communications, Concentration in Media Design, Cum Laude
Kirkland's Home May 2010 - Present
Skills
Cashiering, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Cash Register, Merchandising, Retail, Cash Handling Experience, Time Management, POS
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Kirkland's, Inc. May 2009 - Present
Kirkland's Home August 2004 - May 2009
The Station Shoppe January 1996 - August 2004
Fashion Bug August 1990 - January 1996
Skills
Income Statement, Store Management, Retail, Profit, Training, Leadership, P&L Management, Merchandise Planning, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Customer Experience, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Driving Results, Visual Merchandising, Coaching, New Store Openings, P&L, Merchandising, Retail Sales
Education
Owens Community College
Associate's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Department of Veterans Affairs August 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home 2011 - 2012
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Retail, Photography, Photoshop, Social Networking, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Facebook, Event Planning, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Blogging, Outlook, Mac, Editing, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Digital Photography, Time Management, Data Entry, InDesign
Education
Shepherd University 2008 — 2011
Regents Bachelor of Arts, Photography, 3.5
Kirkland's Home July 2010 - Present
Genesco February 2007 - June 2011
Genesco January 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Store Management, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Profit, Microsoft Excel
Education
Lipscomb University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising
Texas State Technical College October 2014 - Present
Longview Computer Center October 2010 - Present
Vista College February 2014 - July 2014
Texas State Technical College January 2014 - May 2014
Kirkland's Home September 2007 - September 2009
University of Texas at Tyler February 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Public Speaking, Account Management, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Negotiation
Education
University of Texas at Tyler 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer and Information Sciences, General
Northeast Texas Community College 2003 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science, 4.0
Coach October 2014 - Present
Kirkland's Home October 2012 - Present
Coach Leatherware June 2006 - June 2012
Ballys Hotel & Casino October 2002 - June 2006
Ballys Hotel & Casino September 2001 - October 2002
Ballys Hotel & Casino August 2000 - September 2001
Ron Zoby Tours May 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Hiring, POS, Customer Relations, Staff Training, Recruiting, Casino, Store Management, Team Building, Loss Prevention, Retail, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Employee Training, Process Scheduler
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1985 — 1989
Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management
Cinram October 2012 - Present
Cinram October 2012 - Present
ITT Technical Institute May 2009 - October 2012
Steve & Barry's October 2004 - January 2009
Check Into Cash October 2003 - October 2004
IKON Office Solutions November 2001 - October 2003
Kirkland's Home November 1997 - September 2001
Skills
Employee Relations, Team Building, Problem Solving, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Leading Projects, Talent Management, HR Policies, Coaching, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Hiring, Mentoring, Succession Planning, Team Leadership, Management, Retail, Staff Development, Sales, Leadership, Employee Training, Budgets, Recruiting, Training, System Administration, Performance Management, Payroll, Customer Service, Human Resources, Drug Testing, Employee Benefits, Time Management, Operations Management, Program Management, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Resume Writing, Cold Calling, Vendor Management, Customer Retention, Benefits Administration, Sourcing, Personnel Management, Technical Recruiting, Temporary Placement, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Staffing Services
Education
Mountain State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Strategic Leadership, 4.0
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Portland Research Group April 2015 - Present
AdvancePierre Foods September 2014 - March 2015
Nanny August 2013 - July 2014
G.H. Bass & Co. June 2012 - February 2014
JCPenney October 2012 - April 2013
Gap Inc./Banana Republic June 2012 - August 2012
Gap Inc./Old Navy April 2007 - May 2012
L-3 Communications Nova Engineering May 2009 - August 2010
Kirkland's Home October 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Marketing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Time Management, Project Support, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Product Development, Team Leadership, Cross-functional..., International Business, Retail, Leadership, Market Research, Consumer Insight
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Management-Marketing and International Business
COTA/Central Ohio Transit Authority July 2012 - Present
Alliance Police Department November 2010 - Present
PAST Foundation August 2010 - August 2010
Kirkland's Home October 2009 - May 2010
Mac-A-Cheek Castle August 2005 - May 2008
Kittatinny Archaeological Research, Inc August 2007 - August 2007
JMA Services Inc. April 2007 - May 2007
ASC Group, Inc. May 2006 - June 2006
ASC Group, Inc August 2005 - August 2005
Whetstone High School August 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Teaching, Archaeology, Customer Service, History, Research
Education
The Ohio State University 2007 — 2010
BA degree, Anthropology
Southern Utah University 2000 — 2000
Archaeology field school
Kent State University 1981 — 1983
Anthropology
Chief Executive Staffing LLC April 2012 - Present
Kirkland's Home October 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Talent Management, Executive Search, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking..., Search, Employee Relations, Internet Recruiting, Cold Calling, Staffing Services, Interviews, Employment Law, Talent Acquisition, Leadership, Organizational..., Training, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Hiring, College Recruiting, Coaching, New Hire Orientations, Workforce Planning, Resume Writing, Employer Branding, Succession Planning
Education
National University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
BB&T October 2012 - Present
ANN INC. April 2011 - January 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company January 2006 - October 2010
Kirkland's Home 1994 - 2005
Skills
Loss Prevention, Retail, Store Management, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Team Building, POS, Driving Results, Customer Service, Inventory Management, New Store Openings, Social Media, Management, Shrinkage, Marketing, Profit, Sales, Microsoft Office, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Planograms, Customer Satisfaction, Social Networking
Education
Roanoke College 1994 — 1994
Nitro High School 1990 — 1994
Diocesan Publications June 2014 - Present
Walmart September 2012 - May 2014
King George County March 2012 - May 2014
Fredericksburg Country Club August 2011 - December 2012
Kirkland's Home July 2011 - December 2012
King George Farmers Market July 2012 - October 2012
Pancho Villa March 2010 - August 2011
Artisan Bread Company January 2010 - September 2010
Habatat Galleries May 2009 - October 2009
EG&G Technical Services May 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Photography, Creative Development, Logo Design, Painting, Illustrator, Illustration, Drawing, Interior Design, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Retail, Organization, Efficiency, Mac OS, Windows, Creative Direction, InDesign, Photoshop, Art, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration
Education
John Brown University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Art, Illustration, Graphic Design
Germanna Community College 2005 — 2005
Art
Meditology Services May 2014 - February 2015
AXIS Capital May 2013 - April 2014
AMC Theatres April 2010 - November 2012
Kennesaw State University May 2012 - September 2012
Kirkland's Home March 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Voice Over, Entertainment, Film, Voice Acting, Acting, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Final Cut Pro, Screenwriting, Microsoft Office, Ruby, Command line, Art, Commercials, Documentaries, Theatre, Singing, Audio Engineering, Video, Editing, Television, Video Production, Short Films, Shell Scripting, Linux, onenote, Microsoft Excel
Education
Kennesaw State University 2008 — 2012
BA, Internet Security
Klee Group Design AdministratorBrighton HomesJanuary 2001 - September 2010
Kirkland's Home February 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Office Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Leadership, AutoCAD, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Interior Design
Education
Gavilan College
Associate, Liberal Studies
San Jacinto College
Associate, Interior Design
Charming Shoppes March 2008 - March 2009
Kirkland's Home August 2006 - March 2009
Education
Kaplan University
Criminal Justice
Kirkland's Home December 2010 - June 2011
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. November 2010 - December 2010
The Loft Salon July 2009 - November 2010
Driveline Retail Services September 2009 - July 2010
Great Clips, Inc. May 2007 - January 2009
G H Bass Outlet February 2008 - September 2008
Belk November 2006 - June 2007
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology Nashville 2006 — 2011
BS in Fashion Design and Merchandising, Fashion Design, Merchandising, Costume History
Richmond, The American International University in London 2008 — 2008
Fashion Design, Study Abroad
Cracker Barrel February 2011 - Present
Kirkland's Home May 2006 - January 2011
Skills
Multi-unit, Food Service, Retail, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Profit, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Cashiering, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Time Management, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality
Education
Purdue University 1986 — 1989
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh October 2011 - Present
Gap Inc./Old Navy November 2007 - June 2010
Kirkland's Home November 1996 - November 2007
Skills
Creative Merchandising, People Development, Microsoft Office, Organization, Retail, POS, Driving Results, Loss Prevention, Recruiting, Fashion, Store Operations, Store Management, New Store Openings, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Big Box, Window Displays, Merchandise Planning, New Store Development, Merchandising, District Management, Shrinkage, Associate Development, Hiring, Multi-unit, Profit, Assortment, Multi-Unit Management, Inventory Control
Education
School of Visual Arts
Illustration
Gresham, Smith and Partners July 2015 - Present
Gresham, Smith and Partners July 2014 - July 2015
Gresham, Smith and Partners August 2011 - July 2014
Kirkland's Home March 2009 - August 2011
Hood Distribution, McEwen Lumber July 2007 - December 2008
Little Fingers, Little Toes (LLC) November 2006 - July 2007
The Home Depot March 2001 - March 2007
Skills
Retail, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Proposal Writing, Marketing Strategy, Business and Technical..., Strategic Data Analysis, Written and Oral..., Business Development, Strategic Presentation..., Copy Editing, Copywriting, Strategic Message..., Microsoft Office, Leadership, Project Management, Management, Sales, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Submittals, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
Murray State University 2005 — 2005
Summer Study Abroad, Morelia, Michoacan Mexico - Spanish
PMP Course
Trunk Club February 2015 - Present
Fishbowl Marketing October 2014 - January 2015
LivingSocial June 2014 - September 2014
LivingSocial December 2013 - May 2014
LivingSocial August 2013 - November 2013
nice shoes, a great bag, and no drama March 2012 - May 2013
Naval Air Systems Command July 2012 - January 2013
Ross Stores May 2011 - January 2012
Kirkland's Home May 2010 - August 2010
Fairfax Corner 14 Cinema October 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Time Management, Customer Service, Facebook, Retail, PowerPoint, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Event Planning, Marketing, Data Entry, Outlook, Leadership, Twitter, Blogging, Public Speaking
Education
Radford University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing and French
Universite de Montreal 2010 — 2010
French
Valutec Card Solutions an FIS company September 2006 - Present
DesignStrength March 2010 - February 2013
Kirkland's Home 2004 - 2006
Skills
Photoshop, Digital Photography, Illustrator, Photo Restoration, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Mac, Word, Photography, Logo Design, Layout, Illustration, PowerPoint, Excel, Typography, Wordpress, Pre-press, Logos, Art, Business Cards, Print Production, Advertising, Brochures, Posters, Graphics, Packaging, Retouching, Promotions, Flyers, Banners, Photo Editing, Web Design, CSS, Flash
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1999 — 2005
BFA, Graphic Design, Painting
Grove Spa February 2013 - Present
Missouri State University August 2013 - May 2015
Victoria's Secret November 2012 - July 2013
The Gig Bureau August 2012 - December 2012
Viacom June 2012 - August 2012
Envy Springfield March 2012 - July 2012
Kirkland's Home September 2011 - June 2012
Missouri State Phone Campaign 2010 - 2011
Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Advertising, Retail, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Public Speaking
Education
Missouri State University 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Communication, General
Missouri State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Interpersonal Communication, Senior
ST.JOHN April 2013 - Present
Grace Bible Fellowship of antioch November 2009 - November 2014
Kirkland's Home October 2010 - December 2011
Old Navy November 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Bookkeeping, Microsoft Office, Merchandising, Public Relations, Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Payroll Processing, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Teamwork, Event Planning, Supervisory Skills, Payroll, Administration, Problem Solving, Fundraising, Retail, Customer Relations, Public Speaking, Research, POS, Retail Management, Social Media, Visual Merchandising, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, Promotions, Accounting, Data Entry, Advertising, Sales, Training, Social Networking, Team Building, Coaching, Leadership Development, Retail Sales, Community Outreach, Leadership, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
Liberty Adult Education 2009 — 2010
certificate, Accounting Clerk
Langston University 2004 — 2007
BA, Theater Arts
Los Medanos community college 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Education
Fidelity Investments October 2014 - Present
Fidelity Investments March 2013 - October 2014
Fidelity Investments September 2012 - March 2013
Kirkland's Home June 2011 - December 2011
Killiam Farms, Inc May 2009 - August 2009
Target, Inc November 2006 - December 2008
Kale Construction, Inc May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Analysis, Customer Service, Sales, Call Centers, Outlook, Research, Teamwork, Time Management
Education
University of North Texas 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2010
Kirkland's Home July 2006 - Present
Target February 2001 - July 2006
Skills
Merchandising, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Multi-Unit, Profit, Retail, Shrinkage, Store Operations, Customer Service, Inventory Management, New Store Openings, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Sales
Education
Sam Houston State University
San Jacinto College
Associate's Degree
Potential Development Program December 2010 - Present
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown July 2003 - November 2010
Kirkland's Home September 2006 - October 2009
Staples 2001 - 2002
Circuit City October 1996 - April 2001
Regal Entertainment Group 1996 - 1999
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Customer Service, Event Management, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Retail, Budgets, Team Building, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Leadership, Program Development, Social Networking, Training, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Editing, Media Relations
Education
Regis University 2005 — 2006
Certificate of Resource Development, Nonprofit Management, 4.0
Youngstown State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Legal Copy Services Inc. December 2014 - Present
Alliance Financial & Insurance August 2013 - December 2013
Anchor Bay Entertainment August 2012 - December 2012
Digestive Health Center December 2010 - April 2012
Kirkland's Home October 2009 - August 2010
Beauty Advisor CVS Pharmacy April 2005 - April 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Marketing, Property & Casualty..., Customer Service, Insurance, Telephone Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork
Education
Oakland University 2012 — 2013
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.3
Lakeland High School
High School Diploma
Miss. Gulf Coast Community College
MS, Business Marketing
Kirkland's Home July 2012 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Windows 7, Sales, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Cashiering, Time Management, Access, Team Leadership, Windows, Telephone Skills, Marketing Management, Retail Sales, Process Scheduler, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Management
Education
Lamar University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Jk Graphics April 2014 - Present
MedAlert International Corporation September 2013 - May 2014
Academy Sports + Outdoors March 2013 - September 2013
Hertz 2012 - 2013
Texas Roadhouse June 2012 - September 2012
Kirkland's Home March 2012 - September 2012
Academy Sports + Outdoors October 2010 - August 2011
Skills
QuickBooks, Customer Service, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, Microsoft Word, Sales, Time Management, Accounts Receivable, Data Entry, Administrative..., Mac, Psychology, Business, Apparel, OS X, Typing, Telephone Skills, Outlook, Spreadsheets, Windows, Visual Merchandising, Cashiering, Inventory Management, Social Networking, Event Planning, Merchandising, Office Administration
Education
University of Texas at Tyler 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Lone Star College System 2008 — 2010
Quorum Health Resources (QHR) April 2015 - Present
Brick Betty July 2015 - Present
Fit Busy Female November 2012 - Present
CrossTown Fitness October 2014 - December 2014
Ascension Health April 2014 - August 2014
Environmental Systems Design, Inc. January 2013 - April 2014
Environmental Systems Design, Inc. November 2010 - January 2013
Kirkland's Home March 2010 - November 2010
Kirkland's Home May 2009 - March 2010
Environmental Systems Design, Inc. May 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Organization, Economics, PowerPoint, Team Building, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Employee Relations, Budgets, Time Management, Invoicing, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, New Business Development, Sales, Financial Analysis, Management, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Leadership, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Contract Management, Analysis, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Training, Research, Accounts Receivable, Marketing, Human Resources, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Fitness, Health, Analyst, Operations
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2009 — 2011
Graduate, MBA
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business-Economics
American Council on Exercise (ACE) 2013 — 2014
Completed - Personal Training Certification
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
CRCR - Certified Revenue Cycle Representative
PSMJ 2012 — 2012
Project Management
Dollar General January 2015 - Present
Dollar General September 2014 - January 2015
Dollar General February 2013 - September 2014
Dollar General March 2012 - February 2013
Kirkland's Home August 2011 - March 2012
Kirkland's Home August 2010 - August 2011
Kirkland's Home June 2007 - August 2010
Kirkland's Home September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Profit, Time Management, Sales, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Leadership, Sales Management, Fashion, Recruiting
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management
Middle Tennessee State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Minors in Finance and Psychology
Kirkland's Home March 2009 - Present
TJX Company, Home Goods September 2008 - March 2009
Vintage Rose Shoppe October 2003 - August 2008
Alcatel-Lucent March 1985 - January 2003
Education
Richland Community College
Computer Science
Johnston & Murphy January 2014 - Present
CSHM LLC April 2013 - November 2013
Kirkland's Home August 2012 - April 2013
Back Pain Relief Clinic January 2012 - April 2013
Wiser Company August 2009 - January 2012
Younger Associates February 2009 - August 2009
First United Methodist Church February 2009 - March 2009
Digby Morgan February 2008 - May 2008
Country Thunder Records August 2007 - December 2007
Stones River Country Club April 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint, Press Releases, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Research, Logo Design, Writing, Media Relations, Layout, Editing, Graphics, Copywriting, Social Media, Dentistry, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Newsletters, Event Planning, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Facebook, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Proofreading, Copy Editing
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Public Relations
Middle Tennessee State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
2003 1999 — 2003
2007B.S, Public Relations
Milan High School 1999 — 2003
High School Diploma, General
A Darling Room January 2007 - Present
Mohawk Industries June 2012 - Present
My Perfect Color 2009 - Present
Kirkland's Home 2008 - 2011
Skills
Interior Design, Set Design, Presenter, Custom Furniture Design, Model Home Merchandising, Design "How-To" Videos, TV Hosting, Color Consultation, Textile Design, Furnishings, Home Staging, Furniture, Floor Plans, Interior Architecture, Space planning, Television, Retail Design, Styling, Residential Homes, Creative Direction, Fashion, Kitchen & Bath Design, Textiles, Window Treatments, Art, FF&E, Brand Development, Finish, Video, Sketching, Blogging, Lighting, Space-planning, Rendering, Concept Design, Home Accessories, Residential Design, Draperies, Upholstery, Concept Development, Bedding, Custom Furniture, Window Coverings, Cabinetry
Education
Meredith College
B.A.
-None- Freelance Writer January 1992 - Present
Kirkland's Home November 2006 - January 2008
Dillards October 2004 - November 2006
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1992 — 1996
Kirkland's Home 2003 - 2011
Huth Thompson, LLC November 2001 - June 2002
Dr. Mitchell Gutwein, OD July 1998 - November 2001
LS Ayres (Currently Macy's) May 1995 - July 1998
Rasor, Harris, Lemon and Reed January 1984 - May 1988
Skills
Store Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Profit, Customer Service, Driving Results, Assortment, Cashiering, POS, Time Management, Shrinkage
Education
Purdue University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Roosevelt University 1983 — 1983
Paralegal Certification, Litigation
Kirklands August 2014 - Present
Kirkland's Home June 2010 - August 2014
Charming Shoppes March 2010 - May 2010
Charming Shoppes August 2005 - March 2010
Edfinancial Services June 2005 - August 2005
Talbots November 2002 - June 2004
Cendant January 2000 - January 2002
Sears January 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Sales, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Retail, Apparel, E-commerce, Assortment, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Fashion, Inventory Management
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Merchandising
Pellissippi State Community College 1998 — 2001
Associate's degree, General Studies
The Place of Forsyth County December 2009 - Present
Kirkland's Home October 2009 - December 2009
The Place of Forsyth County March 2009 - December 2009
Pinnacle Design/Build Group,Inc. January 2006 - December 2008
Belk Department Store 2003 - 2006
Macy's 2001 - 2003
Parson's gifts 1998 - 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Management, Sales, CRM, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Employee Relations, Team Building, Nonprofits, Social Networking
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1973 — 1974
Lanier Technical College
Microsoft Office Certication, Medical Office Assistant
MOI June 2012 - October 2013
MOI December 2009 - June 2012
CHL Business Interiors November 2007 - November 2009
WHBM February 2007 - October 2007
Kirkland's Home August 2006 - February 2007
RE/MAX Premier Properties August 2004 - February 2007
Nautica November 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Furniture, Customer Service, Account Management, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Project Management, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Retail, Sales, Construction, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Management, New Business Development
Education
Salisbury University 2000 — 2002
BA, Organizational Communications
University of Delaware 1998 — 2000
Chico's FAS, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Chico's/White House Black Market March 2012 - April 2014
Pier 1 Imports August 2011 - March 2012
Macy's May 2009 - August 2010
Macy's August 2008 - May 2009
Sarah Coventry 2007 - 2008
Circle K 2006 - 2007
Corvest 2005 - 2006
Kirkland's Home 2004 - 2005
Eckerd 2000 - 2005
Skills
Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Analysis, Fashion Buying, Store Planning, Inventory Control, Profit, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Retail, CPFR, Sales, Forecasting, Assortment, Plannning, Purchasing, Merchandise Planning, Global Sourcing, Loss Prevention, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Apparel, Supply Chain, Leadership, Marketing, Management, Strategy, Trend Analysis, Store Operations, Project Planning, Market Planning, P&L
Education
Saint Leo University 1992 — 1994
BA, Business Administration
Central Florida Community College 1990 — 1992
AA, Business Administration
Jo-Ann Stores, LLC. 2014 - Present
Self Employed 2013 - 2014
Big Lots 2011 - 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation 2008 - 2011
Kirkland's Home 2007 - 2008
Bed Bath and Beyond 2003 - 2006
Joann Stores Inc 1998 - 2003
May Merchandising Company 1995 - 1998
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Pricing, Assortment, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Trend, Sourcing, Product Development, Brand Management, Private Label, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Inventory Control, Sales Management, Trend Analysis, Sales, Marketing, Market Planning, Global Sourcing, Management, Profit, Retail Buying, Textiles, Purchasing, P&L Management, Demand Planning, Open to Buy Management, JDA, Inventory Analysis, Multi-channel Retail, Multi-unit, Store Management, Team Building, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Planograms, Wholesale, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Fashion, Strategic Planning, POS
Education
Lake Erie College 1983 — 1985
BS in Business Administration
Lakeland Community College 1982 — 1983
Associate
Anthropologie January 2009 - June 2010
Kirkland's Home September 2007 - January 2009
Kirkland's Home July 2007 - September 2007
Genesco, Inc July 2005 - July 2007
Dollar General 2004 - 2005
Gap April 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Inventory Control, Apparel, Inventory Management, Retail, Store Management, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Fashion, Merchandise Planning, Trend Analysis, Styling
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1999 — 2003
BS, Business
St. Mary's High School
Truxton Trust Company May 2013 - Present
Mastrapasqua Asset Management May 2000 - April 2013
Kirkland's Home January 1995 - March 1998
Skills
Portfolio Management, Investments, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Wealth Management, Investment Management, Equities, Alternative Investments, Equity Research
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1998 — 2000
MBA, Finance and Accounting
Sewanee-The University of the South 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Cato Corporation July 2013 - Present
Dots, LLC March 2012 - June 2013
Dots 2006 - March 2012
Kirkland's Home 2003 - 2006
Lane Bryant 2004 - 2005
Payless ShoeSource 1998 - 2003
Skills
Retail, Analysis, Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., E-commerce, Merchandising, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Profit, Leadership, P&L, P&L Management, Pricing, Team Building, Inventory Management, Management, Financial Planning, Visual Merchandising
Education
West Texas A&M University 1995 — 1997
MBA, Finance
Texas A&M University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Confidential January 2009 - Present
Church's Chicken March 2010 - January 2012
Rollins, Inc. January 2007 - January 2009
Rollins Inc. (Orkin Pest Control) 2007 - 2009
Kirkland's Home January 2006 - October 2006
Velocity Express January 2004 - February 2005
AFC Enterprises, Inc January 2001 - February 2003
AT&T July 1984 - June 2000
Skills
Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Compensation, Talent Development, HR Business Partnering, Union Avoidance, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources
Education
Kennesaw State University 1996 — 1997
Certificate, Human Resources
NLU 1994 — 1996
Masters, Human Resources Management and Development
Jesse H. Jones High School
Morris Brown College
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
DOT/FAA August 2008 - Present
March of Dimes August 2007 - August 2008
Kirkland's Home December 1998 - August 2007
Velocity Sports Performance August 2005 - December 2006
Kirkland's, Inc. 1998 - 2006
Education
Oklahoma State University 2000 — 2005
B.S., Marketing
Union High School 1998 — 2000
Kirkland's Home May 2010 - Present
Kirkland's Home August 2007 - May 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch August 2005 - August 2007
Payless ShoeSource July 2004 - August 2005
Payless ShoeSource January 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Visual Merchandising, CPFR, Store Management, JDA, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales
Education
Kansas State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing & International Business
Kirkland's Home May 2012 - Present
Cracker Barrel June 2000 - May 2012
Cracker Barrel May 1998 - June 2000
Cracker Barrel 1996 - 1998
Skills
multi-unit Restaurant..., Enterprise level..., Point of Sale Systems, Retail, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Budgets, Team Building, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, POS, Restaurants, Multi-unit, Access, Cross-functional Team..., Store Management, Store Systems, Project Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Sales Management, Leadership Development, Visual Merchandising, Management, Restaurant Management, PowerPoint, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Tennessee Technological University - College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Durham Executive Group October 2012 - Present
Where I'm Needed 2006 - Present
Kirkland's Home 2005 - June 2013
Welcome Wagon January 2012 - July 2012
Specialty Coffee Association of America 1998 - 2002
Smarte Carte 1997 - 1998
Hubbard Broadcasting 1993 - 1997
Skills
Event Management, Volunteer Coordination, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Outside Sales, Proposal Writing, Trade Shows, Graphic Design, Editing, Non-profits, Newsletters, Customer Service, Event Planning, Promotions, Contract Management, Sponsorship Sales, Advertising, Writing, Public Speaking, Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, New Business Development
Education
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Mass Communications
Archiver's August 2011 - March 2012
Wine Cellar Innovations March 2001 - January 2010
Kirkland's Home May 2000 - March 2001
Purdue University December 1997 - May 2000
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park May 1997 - August 1997
Education
Northern Kentucky University 2001 — 2005
Masters, Business Administration
Purdue University 1996 — 2000
BA, Art History/Anthropology
Gehlen
City of Goodlettsville March 2007 - Present
Peterbilt 2005 - 2007
InnLink 2002 - 2007
ABC Group Fuel Systems 2000 - 2002
Kirkland's Home 1997 - 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Organizational..., Human Resources, Management, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Policy, Leadership, Onboarding, Training, Leadership Development, HRIS, Workforce Planning, HR Policies, Employee Engagement, Talent Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
Master, Human Resources
Lambuth University 1993 — 1997
BBA, Management
Westmoreland High School 1990 — 1993
High School
Kirkland's Home May 2009 - Present
Education
Lipscomb University 2001 — 2005
Graphic Design/Marketing, Art and Business
Kirkland's Home 2007 - Present
Kirkland's, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Kirkland's, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Skills
WSUS, Security+, Solarwinds, A+ Certified, POS, Management, Windows Server, Troubleshooting, Servers, VMware, Customer Service, Project Management, Retail, Windows, Active Directory, Windows 7, Help Desk Support, Group Policy
Education
Lambuth University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems
HISD August 2009 - Present
HUMBLE MIDDLE SCHOOL January 2009 - Present
HUMBLE MIDDLE SCHOOL January 2009 - Present
Taisha Barnes August 2006 - Present
LILLY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH June 2008 - July 2009
Spring Branch ISD 2007 - 2009
LILLY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH June 2008 - July 2008
Kirkland's Home June 2005 - September 2007
Capulco's Mexican Cafe October 2004 - March 2005
Angel Academy Daycare July 2004 - August 2004
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2011
MBA, Management
Prairie View A&M University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor, Theatre Arts
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
Kirkland's Home May 2010 - November 2014
Miner Fleet Management July 2007 - December 2009
Nautica Retail USA October 2001 - July 2007
The Limited, Inc. October 1998 - October 2001
Laura Ashley February 1992 - October 1998
Skills
Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Store Operations
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1987 — 1990
business
Michigan State University 1978 — 1979
business
Macomb Community College 1975 — 1978
Associate, Business
Color Spot Nurseries March 2013 - Present
Romeo Music Company June 2012 - January 2013
Kirkland's Home April 2009 - June 2011
Wal-Mart March 1981 - October 1994
Skills
Recieving, Retail, Management, New Store Planning, Loss Prevention, Multi Unit, Merchandising, Human Resource..., Training, New Hire Training, Store Management, Operations Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Driving Results, Team Building, Recruiting, Customer Service, Merchandise Planning, Shrinkage, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Big Box, Planograms, Inventory Control, Leadership, Retail Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, New Store Openings, Account Management, Forecasting, Multi-unit, Public Speaking, Store Operations
Education
Tarrant County College 1983 — 1985
Business Administration and Management, General, 3.95
Mansfield High School 1979 — 1983
Coach July 2015 - Present
Tervis Tumbler October 2010 - July 2015
Kirkland's Home October 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Profit, Inventory Control, Sales, Customer Service, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Recruiting, B2B, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Customer Retention
Education
Marshall University 1998 — 2002
Undergrad, Organizational Communications
Princeton Senior High School 1995 — 1998
Mama On the Bright Side October 2013 - Present
Jefferson Pharmacy July 2010 - Present
Reston Chiropractic January 2009 - May 2010
Kirkland's Home 2009 - 2009
Education
Liberty University 2010 — 2011
Bachelors, Psychology
Off the Beaten Path Bookstore June 2010 - Present
I Love A Mystery Bookstore November 1999 - May 2010
Karen Spengler, CPA April 1998 - November 1999
Kirkland's Home 1995 - 1998
Mission Grain April 1986 - September 1992
Bartlett Grain Company 1978 - 1986
Skills
Customer Service, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Profit, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Shrinkage, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Loss Prevention, Payroll
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1982 — 1984
Business Administration and Management, General
Longview Community College
Butterball, LLC January 2014 - Present
Nation Pizza and Foods June 2013 - January 2014
Portola Packaging July 2012 - June 2013
Life Spine April 2010 - June 2011
Northstar Aerospace March 2005 - May 2009
Raser Landscaping February 2001 - October 2006
Starck and Company, Real Estate/Property Management January 2001 - October 2003
Kirkland's Home September 2001 - April 2002
The RDI Group 1997 - 2001
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Manufacturing, 5S, Inventory Control, Management, Software Documentation, Process Scheduler, Quality Control, Project Management, Budgets, Kanban, FDA, Sales, Materials, Microsoft Excel, Iso 9000, Kaizen, CMMS, ERP Software
Education
National Louis University 2000 — 2002
BS, Management
National-Louis University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Gymboree September 2014 - Present
Bath & Body Works September 2013 - September 2014
Eddie Bauer October 2011 - September 2013
Kirkland's Home July 2009 - September 2011
Dressbarn March 2009 - July 2009
KB Toys September 1998 - February 2009
Food Lion October 1997 - April 1998
TJ Maxx July 1995 - October 1995
Skills
Store Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Profit, Inventory Control, Retail, Multi-unit, Income Statement, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Succession Planning, Coaching, Store Operations, Recruiting, Apparel, Talent Acquisition, Highly Ambitious, Business Analysis, Performance Appraisal, Brand Management, Team Building, Networking, Customer Experience, Personal Development, Grassroots Marketing, Key Performance..., Leadership Development, Operations Management, Payroll, Proofreading, Tourism, Multi Tasking, Training, Toy Industry, Adult Learning Theory, Situational Leadership, DISC, Performance Measurement, Reporting & Analysis, Profit Margins, Physical Inventory, Financial Statements, Freight, Stock Management, Loyalty Programs, Product Knowledge, Softlines, Hardlines
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Criminal Justice
Jacksonville University 1995 — 1996
Psychology
Conway High School 1991 — 1995
Diploma
Ramapo College of New Jersey May 2013 - Present
Apple December 2013 - Present
Apple Retail February 2012 - December 2013
Ramapo College of New Jersey November 2008 - May 2013
Apple October 2011 - February 2012
Ramapo College of New Jersey February 2008 - November 2008
Kirkland's Home September 2005 - February 2008
Genesco July 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Data Integrity, Data Analysis, Reporting & Analysis, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Facebook, Access, Microsoft Word, Research, Event Planning, Mac OS X, Editing, Analysis, Teaching, Outlook, OS X, Higher Education, HTML, Time Management, Mac, iLife
Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey 2006 — 2009
B.S., Information Systems
Rockland Community College 2005 — 2006
A.A.S., Computer Support
Babin Financial Services Inc. June 2011 - Present
Mary Kay Cosmetics 1999 - Present
Macy's March 2010 - July 2011
Kirkland's Home 2002 - 2006
Diedrich Coffee 1997 - 1998
Platinum Rotisserie LLC 1995 - 1997
Duke Unlimited 1991 - 1994
Cox Communications 1990 - 1991
Skills
Recruiting, Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Retail, Operations Management, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Strategy, Business Planning, Brand Development, Public Relations, Training, Inventory Management, Budgets, Advertising, Management, Merchandising, Program Management, Public Speaking, Sales Operations, Coaching, New Business Development
Education
Loyola University New Orleans 1986 — 1990
BA, Communications, Business Administration, Marketing
John Curtis Christian School 1973 — 1986
High School Diploma
Cricut June 2014 - Present
Kennedy Occasions May 2010 - Present
Kirkland's Home 2012 - June 2014
Kirkland's Home September 2010 - February 2012
Kirkland's Home June 2010 - September 2010
Kirkland's, Inc. January 2009 - June 2010
Lenhart Design Company February 2009 - October 2009
Kirkland's Home April 2008 - January 2009
Saunders and Associates 2006 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Social Media, Retail, Time Management, Outlook, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Merchandising
Education
Tennessee Technological University 2005 — 2009
Human Ecology, Housing and Design
Canvas Church June 2014 - Present
Stream Global Services February 2013 - June 2014
Stream Global Services June 2012 - February 2013
Kirkland's Home January 2012 - June 2012
Kirkland's Home October 2011 - January 2012
Hart Agency October 2009 - October 2011
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Team Building, Income Statement, P&L Management, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Profit, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Merchandising, Process Scheduler, Sales
Education
North Central University 1991 — 1996
Behavioral Sciences
Kid Chess August 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home September 2010 - August 2014
Kirkland's Home November 2012 - March 2013
Legacy Hotel Partners February 2011 - August 2012
Southern Polytechnic State University April 2009 - May 2010
The UPS Store #4361 May 2007 - January 2009
The UPS Store #3513 November 2006 - December 2006
The UPS Store #1610 July 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Management, Project Management, MS Project, SPSS, Logistics, Hand Drafting
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University 2005 — 2010
B.S., Business Administration
Milton High School 2000 — 2005
College Preparatory
Kirkland's Home 2010 - Present
Hobby Lobby December 2008 - February 2010
Linens N Things April 2002 - November 2008
House2Home / HomeBase, Inc November 1997 - March 2002
Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Co January 1993 - January 1997
Builders Emporium January 1984 - January 1993
Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Merchandising, Payroll, Leadership, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Profit, Big Box, Customer Service, Human Resources, Training, Store Management, Retail Sales, Shrinkage
Education
New Mexico State University 1982 — 1984
Business Coursework
Western New Mexico University 1981 — 1982
Business Coursework
AT&T March 2011 - Present
Kirkland's Home March 2009 - March 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Sales Operations, Process Improvement, Selling, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Sales Process, Team Building, Operations Management, New Business Development, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Training, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Louisiana State University 1981 — 1984
BS, Finance
Unilever Bestfoods 1996 - 2011
Taco Bell 1994 - 1996
Kirkland's Home 1992 - 1994
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, Management, Leadership, Sales Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Training, Budgets, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Marketing, Key Account Management, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Program Management, Recruiting, Retail, Selling
Education
Lamar University
BBA, Finance and Economics
Kirkland's Home July 2012 - Present
The Great Indoors March 2007 - August 2012
EXPRESS December 2005 - March 2007
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh October 2004 - December 2005
Victoria's Secret June 2004 - October 2004
Coldwater Creek May 2001 - May 2004
Warner Bros. Studio Stores November 1994 - May 2001
Skills
Retail Management, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Stores, Retail
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Management
Kirkland's Home May 2008 - Present
Kirklands Home May 2008 - Present
DST Output June 2005 - February 2008
DST Output June 2005 - February 2008
SEFAR, Inc. August 1991 - February 2005
SEFAR, Inc. August 1991 - February 2005
Education
Johnson County Community College 1996 — 1998
2 yr. Supervisory Certificate, Business Management
Oak Park High School
Johnson County
Maple Woods
Henrico County Public Schools August 2012 - Present
Chesterfield County August 2008 - August 2012
Kirkland's Home January 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Editing, Customer Service, Photography, Nonprofits, English, InDesign, History, Teaching, Art, Teamwork, Illustrator
Education
James Madison University 2007 — 2012
Masters of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching
James Madison University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc. July 2010 - May 2015
Kirklands Home August 2009 - September 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Writing, PowerPoint, Layout, Sewing, Vintage Clothing, Designing, Oral Communication, Marketing Communications
Education
St. Mary's University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors Business Administration, Marketing
Judson Early College Academy September 2009 - December 2009
Kirkland's Home April 2007 - December 2008
Duffodils Florist 2002 - 2004
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English with Secondary Teaching Certification
San Antonio College 2002 — 2006
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Southwestern College
Victorias Secret Stores December 2009 - Present
Kirkland's Home March 2010 - May 2012
VICTORIA'S December 2009 - May 2012
Kirkland's Home April 2009 - January 2012
BEKA BOOK COMPANY September 2007 - May 2008
Education
Pensacola Christian College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Pensacola Christian College
Bachelor, Science; Marketing
Road Ranger, LLC January 2012 - Present
Dollar General May 2011 - January 2012
Papa Johns August 2010 - May 2011
Family Dollar August 2008 - July 2010
Kirkland's Home October 2007 - July 2008
Express Personnel Services July 2006 - July 2008
Spencer Gifts April 2005 - July 2006
Chester Street Bar September 2004 - April 2005
Flex-N-Gate June 1998 - September 2004
Jewel Food Stores May 1993 - June 1998
Skills
Retail, Sales, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Store Management, Cashiering, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Time Management, Profit, Cash Register, Data Entry, Planograms, POS, Microsoft Word, P, Hiring, Teamwork, Recruiting, Driving Results, Inventory, Coaching, Payroll, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, Employee Training, Merchandise Planning, Big Box, Multi-Unit, Associate Development
Education
Parkland College 2004 — 2007
enVista December 2014 - Present
Kirkland's Home December 2005 - November 2014
Slimfast December 1998 - May 2005
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, XHTML, jQuery, SQL, JavaScript, E-commerce, CSS, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, SharePoint, Windows, Oracle, Web Design, Linux, IIS, Visio, Illustrator, Integration, PL/SQL, Analysis, Crystal Reports, AJAX, MySQL, VBScript, Windows 7, Web Analytics, Programming, Shell Scripting, Java, XML, IBM iSeries, HTML 5, Program Management, Web Development, Databases, Visual Studio, Unix, ASP, Business Process, User Acceptance Testing, Web Applications, C#, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, Testing, Visual Basic, Apache, Management, Access
Education
Park University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Information Technology/Business Management, 3.95
University of Maryland University College
Kirkland's Home September 2011 - Present
Affiliated Group January 2005 - August 2008
Chosen Valley Insurance March 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Data Entry, Filing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Positive Can-do Attitude, Friendly Personality
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2011 — 2012
Associate's degree, Business Administrative
Chosen Valley High School 1993 — 1997
Kirkland's Home March 2011 - Present
Marian Village May 2005 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Cash Handling Experience, Answering Phones, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Superior Computer Skills, Staff Supervision, Problem Solving, Organizational...
Education
Lewis University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
Kirkland's Home Sales AssociateKirklands2012 - Present
Cache Creek Casino Resort May 2011 - June 2011
Westamerica Bank March 2010 - August 2010
Wachovia March 2004 - March 2008
First Merit Bank July 1990 - September 2003
Education
John Carroll University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications
Texas Attorney General October 2008 - Present
Ruby Tuesday May 2005 - May 2008
Kirkland's Home November 2006 - January 2008
Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel and Textiles
Capital One December 2011 - Present
Kirkland's Home December 2004 - December 2011
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 2002 - 2004
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Redemptorist High School 1996 — 2000
Cision 2005 - 2012
Kirkland's Home 2004 - 2005
Avenue 2001 - 2004
Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Newsletters, Public Relations, Facebook, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Editing, Marketing Communications
Education
Rock Valley College 2013 — 2013
certification, Medical Administrative Assistant
University of phoenix 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
breeders suppy January 2008 - Present
Kirkland's Home April 2004 - December 2007
Education
Spencerian College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Allstate February 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home November 2010 - December 2013
Poppycock Hair Feathers 2011 - 2012
Convergys April 2002 - September 2007
Education
Texas Tech University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
South Plains College 2006 — 2009
Associate of Applied Science, Paralegal Studies
The Ark Outreach Ministries April 2012 - Present
Kirkland's Home October 2010 - Present
Walmart May 2010 - July 2010
Education
University of North Alabama 2010 — 2013
BS, Art/Art Studies, General
Motlow State Community College 2008 — 2009
BS, General Studies
jcpenney April 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home 2004 - 2012
The Walt Disney Company August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Store Operations, Store Management, Retail Sales, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Driving Results, Customer Service
Education
Texas Woman's University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Merchandising
North Central Texas College 2004 — 2007
City of Henderson February 2010 - Present
Kirkland's Home 1990 - 2008
Education
Lambuth University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Kirkland's Home December 2014 - Present
Victorian Gadgets and Arms November 2011 - January 2015
Pier 1 Imports December 2000 - June 2014
Restoration Hardware November 1999 - August 2000
The Gap Inc. April 1995 - May 2000
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Inventory Management, Profit, Inventory Control, New Store Openings, Merchandise Planning, Planograms, Sales, Apparel, Big Box, Shrinkage, POS, Customer Satisfaction, Associate Development, Time Management, Customer Service, Hiring, Window Displays, Cashiering, P, New Store Development, Customer Experience, People Development, Employee Training, Trend Analysis, Assortment, Multi-channel Retail, Teamwork, Leadership, Cash Register
Education
Miami Dade College 1991 — 1993
Psychology
North Miami Senior High School 1988 — 1991
Diploma, Commercial and Advertising Art
Belk October 2011 - Present
Kirkland's Home September 2010 - October 2011
Cariloha, LLC August 2009 - July 2010
Education
Shelton State Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.)
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fashion Retail
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Kirkland's Home November 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Communication, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Task Assignment, Stocking, Cash Register, Pets, Animal Husbandry, Computers, Selling
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2012 — 2016