Experience
Plaid Enterprises   August 2014 - Present
Georgia Tech Paper & Clay   January 2011 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   June 2012 - August 2014
Plaid Enterprises   May 2011 - May 2012
Georgia Tech Craft Center (now Paper & Clay)   June 2010 - May 2012
Cbeyond (now Birch Communications)   May 2010 - August 2010
Jordan, Jones & Goulding (now Jacobs Engineering)   May 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Product Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Solidworks, InDesign, Marketing, Leadership, Team Leadership, Interaction Design, User-centered Design, Research, Sketching, Concept Development, Rapid Prototyping, Drawing, Logo Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, Rendering, Art Direction, Model Making, Communication, Design Strategy, Customer Experience, Manufacturing, Collaborative Problem...

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2007 — 2012
B.S. Industrial Design, Spanish Minor, Highest Honors: 3.7/4.0, International Plan

Lund University   2011 — 2011
Industrial Design

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya   2009 — 2009

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   February 2015 - Present
Logility  March 2013 - February 2015
HME Wireless  March 2011 - March 2013
Charming Charlie  August 2009 - July 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch  November 2007 - August 2009
The DRS Group  2004 - 2007

Skills
Sales Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sales, Merchandising, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Highly detail oriented, Positivity, Empathy, Developers, Communication, Consistency, Salesforce.com, Trade Shows

Education
The University of Georgia   2003 — 2007
BS, Fashion Merchandising

Experience
Color House Graphics  2013 - Present
Wolverine Printing Company  July 2009 - February 2013
Spectrum Graphics, Inc.   October 1998 - June 2009
Graphic Communication Alliance of West Michigan   2006 - 2009
Lawrence Printing   June 1996 - September 1998
Atlanta Label Company, Norcross, Georgia   March 1995 - June 1996
Flexocraft   May 1992 - March 1995
Plaid Enterprises   August 1991 - May 1992
Werner Ladder Company   June 1984 - March 1991

Skills
EFI Pace, Kodak Prinergy, Enfocus Pitstop, Kodak Preps, Pre-press, Graphics, Digital Printing, Offset Printing, Layout, Brochures, Graphic Design, Color Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Print Management, Wide Format Printing, Direct Mail, Advertising, Variable Data Printing, Graphic Arts, Print Production Process, QuarkXPress, Print On Demand, Preflight, Flyers, Customer Service, Banners, Labels, Color Correction, Image Manipulation, Print Production, Catalogs, Color Printing, InDesign, Customer Relations, Flexo, Print, Pitstop, Adobe Acrobat, Marketing Communications, Postcards, Newsletters, Inkjet, Bindery, Direct Marketing, Desktop Publishing, Posters, Large Format Graphics, Flexographic Printing...

Education
Youngstown State University   1982 — 1985
BFA, Studio Art with concentration in Graphic Design

Kent State University   1980 — 1982
Industrial Design

Brookfield High School   1977 — 1980

Experience
Rust-Oleum  December 2006 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   1991 - 2001
Camco Paint   1984 - 1991

Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Coatings, Cross-functional Team..., Adhesives, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Polymers, R&D, Product Innovation, Supply Chain Management, Paint, Polymer Science, Packaging, Process Engineering, Formulation, Supply Chain, Management, Chemistry

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

Springfield College in Illinois   1974 — 1977
Associate's degree of Pre-Engineering

Experience
Axis transport and logistics   2015 - Present
Elite Storage Solutions  2012 - 2013
harrison poultry   January 2011 - October 2011
Rose Electric   February 2009 - January 2011
Plaid Enterprises   March 2006 - June 2008
hill phoenix  April 2004 - November 2006
mcdaniel electric   April 2000 - April 2004
US Navy  September 1999 - September 2000
harper electric   June 1996 - August 1999

Skills
Pneumatics, Electricians, Manufacturing, PLC, Engineering, Welding, Warehousing, MIG welding, Equipment Maintenance, Calibration, Metal Fabrication, Blueprint Reading, Electro-mechanical, Hydraulic Systems, HVAC, Construction, Arc Welding

Education
Kaplan University   2013 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Information Technology

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   April 2013 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   April 2007 - Present

Skills
Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Packaging, Advertising, Pricing, Merchandising, Product Development, Product Marketing, Creative Direction, Marketing, Brand Development

Education
Oglethorpe University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Organizational Management, 3.5

Experience
Annie Liebert Graphic Designer   2003 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   February 2012 - August 2014
Peachtree Playthings  January 2011 - December 2011
International Greetings USA  January 2010 - December 2011
Strottman International  February 2002 - December 2011
Cartoon Network  October 1999 - March 2002
Carter's  May 1993 - August 1998

Skills
Graphic Design, Layout, Illustrator, Vector Illustration, Painting, Microsoft Office, Visual Design, Brand Development, InDesign, Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Typography, Art Direction, Logo Design, Photoshop, Concept Development, Web Design, Corporate Identity, Rendering, Product Design, Graphics, Creative Direction, Art, Advertising, Mac, Packaging, Posters, Image Manipulation, Branding & Identity, Brochures

Education
Ringling School of Art and Design
BFA, Graphic Design

The University of Georgia
Graphic Design

Experience
Major and Small Industry Companies   January 2007 - Present
Industry Magazines   January 2001 - Present
Freelance  May 1987 - Present
Demo/Instruction at Trade Shows   January 1991 - January 2012
C&T Publishing  January 2006 - January 2010
Kandi Corp   January 2007 - January 2009
Tsukineko   January 2005 - January 2007
McHenery County College   January 1988 - December 2006
Therm O Web  January 2001 - January 2006
Plaid Enterprises   June 1991 - December 2005

Skills
Trade Shows, Paper Craft, Blogging, Creative Direction, Visual Arts, Drawing, Books, Publications, Craft, Publishing, Magazines, Art, Mixed Media, Scrapbooking, Graphic Design, Crafts, Fine Art, Illustration, Painting

Education
American Academy of Art   1973 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, General Art/Life Drawing

Northern Illinois University
2 year study, Design

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   December 2009 - December 2013
TracFone Wireless Inc  September 2002 - October 2009
TracFone Wireless  September 2002 - October 2006
Nashville Scene (Village Voice Media/SouthComm)   September 2001 - September 2002

Skills
Sales, Retail, Marketing, Telecommunications, New Business Development, Sales Management, Leadership, Training, Direct Sales, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Advertising, Product Management, Account Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Brand Management, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy

Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management   2015 — 2015
Marketing for Strategic Growth Certificate

Austin Peay State University   1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Corporate Communications and Marketing

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   August 2014 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   June 2013 - August 2014
International Greetings USA  May 2014 - May 2014
School Specialty, Inc.   May 2012 - January 2013
Fun & Function®   November 2011 - March 2012
School Specialty, Inc.   June 2008 - November 2011
RentPath (Formerly PRIMEDIA)   November 2005 - June 2008
School Specialty, Inc.   August 2007 - May 2008
ES Tichenor Co   February 2002 - January 2004

Skills
Illustration, Drawing, Adobe Creative Suite, Packaging, Graphic Design, Product Development, Layout, Graphics, Illustrator, Image Manipulation, Posters, InDesign, Advertising

Education
Savannah College of Art and Design   1999 — 2001
Master of Fine Arts, Illustration, 3.9

Eastern Kentucky University   1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Printmaking, 3.94 (Summa Cum Laude)

Experience
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh   May 2012 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   August 2007 - April 2012
In Zone Brands   2004 - 2006
Jones Day  2000 - 2005

Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Global Sourcing, Injection Molding, Logistics, Marketing, Negotiation, Packaging, Product Design, Product Management, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Consumer Products, Management, Merchandising, Strategy

Education
Georgia State University
Business, Duel: Management & Marketing

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   October 2013 - Present
Army National Guard  September 2010 - Present
U.S. Army   September 2006 - Present
Advance Auto Parts  March 2012 - July 2013

Skills
Broadcast, Television, Radio, Video, Promos, Television Production, Final Cut Pro, Film, Camera, Avid, Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Production, Documentaries, HD, Post Production, Breaking News, Audio, Commercials, Voice Over, Broadcast Television, On-air Talent, Radio Broadcasting, Shooting, Journalism, Music, Non-linear Editing, Entertainment, Teleprompter, Camera Operating, Forklift Operator, Customer Service, Lawn Care, Government Contracting, Home Inspections, Video Editing, Adobe Audition

Education
Art Institute of Atlanta   2010 — 2012

Georgia Perimeter College
Emergency medical tech

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   September 2014 - Present
Maytronics Us, Inc.   September 2009 - February 2014
GE Energy  April 2007 - September 2009
Advantis Technologies  2003 - 2007
MediaBin, Inc.   2000 - 2003
Brokat Infosystems, Inc.   1998 - 2000
Ameritel Communications, Inc.   1997 - 1998
The Magic of David Copperfield  1994 - 1995
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus   1992 - 1993

Skills
Marketing, Product Marketing, Product Development, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Integrated Marketing, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Start-ups, Business Strategy

Education
Mercer University - Stetson School of Business and Economics   2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Wake Forest University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   March 2008 - Present

Skills
Art, Mixed Media, Collage, Galleries, Painting, Fine Art, Craft, Jewelry, Photography

Education
Broward Community College   1986 — 1990
AA, Basic

Experience
KLS Consulting  November 2007 - Present
The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus   2006 - Present
JCB  2004 - 2007
Gulfstream Aerospace  2003 - 2004
Creative Influence (Corporate Apparel & Promotional Products)   2001 - 2002
Plaid Enterprises   1998 - 2001
Market Strategies International  1994 - 1997

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Marketing Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Special Events, Corporate Events, Trade Show Management, Trade Show Coordination, Trade Show Planning, Trade Show..., Trade Show Development, Communications Strategy, Public Relations, Project Coordination, Process Development, Negotiation, Project Management, Email Marketing, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Sales Management, Sales, Budgets, Trade Shows, Marketing, Plannning, Process Simulation, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Entertainment, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Management, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Pricing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media, CRM, New Business Development, Brand Development, Lead Generation

Education
Art Institute of Atlanta   1990 — 1993
Arts Degree, Specialty Music Business

Experience
Designer  2009 - Present
Trudy Beard Designs   January 1979 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   January 1997 - January 2010

Skills
Published Author, artist, company owner, published artist, teacher, Product Demonstration, designer, Acrylic, Painting, Mixed Media, Craft, Textile Design, Greeting Cards, Illustration, Art, Books, Oil Painting, Watercolor, Contemporary Art, Fine Art, Drawing, Visual Arts, Collage, Galleries, Jewelry Design, Murals, Art Education, Fiber Arts, Digital Illustration, Graphics, Canvas, Figurative Art

Education
University of New Orleans
Sociology and Criminology

University of New Orleans
Sociology and Criminology

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

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

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

Cardinal Newman

Experience
Angela Anderson Designs   1998 - Present
Rebecca L. Reitz, Attorney at Law   2006 - 2011
Plaid Enterprises   2005 - 2010
Sherry D. Tavel, Attorney at Law   1995 - 2005

Skills
Product Design, Fashion, Creative Direction, Mixed Media, Painting, Jewelry Design, Books, Acrylic, Craft, Posters, Art, Teaching, Magazines, Fine Art, Blogging, Handmade Jewelry, Drawing, Illustration

Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake   1990 — 1992
B.S.

San Jacinto College   1989 — 1991
A.A., Social Science

South Houston High School   1984 — 1988
HS, General

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   November 2007 - Present
Market Force Information  April 2007 - October 2007
Spectrum Brands - Rayovac  September 2005 - September 2006
Alvarion Technologies   December 1999 - December 2001

Skills
Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Merchandising, Analysis, Customer Insight, Crystal Reports, Market Research, Trend Analysis, Access, Business Intelligence, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Product Development, Account Management

Education
Manalapan High School

University of California, San Diego

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   June 2013 - Present
Onity  2007 - 2013
PBD Worldwide  August 2001 - December 2006
Harcourt School Publishers  November 1997 - August 2001
Steck-Vaughn Publishers   August 1991 - November 1997

Skills
Distribution Handling, Warehouse Management, Warehouse Automation, Microsoft Applications, JD Edwards, Navision, 5S, Error & Mistake Proofing, Root Cause Analysis, Root Cause Problem..., Kaizen, Value-added, Value Stream Mapping, Process-driven, Process Improvement, Process Maturity, Process Analysis, Lean Warehousing, Lean Management, Lean Fundamentals, Lean Facilitation, Lean Startup, Multi-tasked, P&L Management, Management

Education
Strayer University (VA)   2009 — 2014
Currently working on"BS", Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Brenda Pinnick Designs, Inc.   January 2006 - Present
Brenda Pinnick Designs, Inc.   2005 - Present
Ellison  2008 - 2012
Plaid Enterprises   February 2003 - August 2005
Hallmark Cards  January 2002 - January 2003

Skills
Painting, Digital Design, Art Direction, Art, Surface Design, Illustration, Stationery, Logo Design, Graphics, Greeting Cards, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Fine Art, Drawing, Graphic Design, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Typography, Photoshop, Acrylic, Digital Illustration, Product Design, Invitations, Textile Design, Craft, Fashion, Layout, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Photography, Sewing, Collage, Sketching, Textiles, Visual Arts, Digital Art, Sculpture, Color Theory

Education
The Creative Circus   2001 — 2003
Design, Graphic & Product Design

Roger's State University   1984 — 1986
Fine Art, concentration in painting

Romeo High School   1970 — 1973

Experience
Tanner, Ballew and Maloof, Inc.   March 2009 - Present
Lake Lanier Islands Resort, NE Georgia  January 2005 - November 2008
Gwinnett Daily Post  May 2004 - December 2004
Plaid Enterprises   May 1998 - June 2004

Skills
Email Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Commercial Insurance, Public Relations, Event Management, Trade Shows, Copywriting, Press Releases, Workers Compensation, Marketing, Hospitality, Property, Media Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business   2000 — 2004
B.B.A., Marketing

Brookwood High School   1996 — 2000

Experience
First Advantage  October 2013 - Present
Mini Me Marketing   March 2013 - September 2013
NCR Corporation  May 2008 - March 2013
NCR Corporation  December 2005 - May 2008
NCR Corporation  April 2004 - December 2005
Eastman Kodak Company  January 2003 - April 2004
Eastman Kodak  August 2002 - December 2002
Eastman Kodak  November 2000 - August 2002
Eastman Kodak  2000 - 2001
Plaid Enterprises   1998 - 1999

Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategy, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, Lead Generation, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Information Technology, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Demand Generation, Content Marketing, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Management, B2B, Market Planning, Social Media, Customer Insight, Editing, Budgets, Negotiation, Messaging, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Team Leadership, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Video, Market Research, Sales, Brand Management, Public Relations, Mentoring, Management Of Direct..., Salesforce.com, Strategic Communications, Solution Selling, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, SaaS, Go-to-market Strategy, Crisis Communications, Trade Shows

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, English, Spanish, Studio Arts

Georgia State University   1999 — 2001
MBA, Marketing

Universidad de Costa Rica   1992 — 1992

Experience
Sparton Corporation  September 2014 - Present
Solid Source Realty  2008 - Present
Cisco  2011 - April 2014
SPG International, LLC / Kelmax   2007 - 2009
Plaid Enterprises   September 1996 - December 2002
Merill Lynch Financial Futures and Options   January 1983 - November 1993

Skills
Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Real Estate, Sales, Account Management, Team Building

Education
Fordham University   1988 — 1992
Economics

Fordham University Rose Hill Campus Bronx, NY

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   November 2012 - Present
International Environmental Management  July 2006 - July 2011
Lindt Chocolate  March 2004 - July 2006
Macy's Department Store  December 2002 - March 2004

Skills
Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Packaging, Product Development, Pricing, Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain..., Production Planning

Education
Bauder College
Bachelor's Degree, Product Development

Experience
Financial Planning and Analysis   April 2015 - Present
Quintiles  November 2010 - April 2015
The Bolton Group LLC   March 2003 - June 2010
Goldman Industrial Group   April 2001 - January 2002
Plaid Enterprises   May 2000 - April 2001
BWAY Corporation  February 1998 - May 2000
Collins & Aikman - Imperial Wallcoverings   October 1991 - February 1998

Skills
Management, Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Blending, Leadership, SharePoint, Large-scale Data..., Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Salesforce.com, Business Process, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Finance, Business Planning, Forecasting, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., Project Management, Databases, Business Analysis, Financial Modeling, Database Design, Data Mining, Relational Databases, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft SharePoint, Project Portfolio..., Quality Management, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Bonus Programs, Sales Operations, Crisis Management, Internal Audit, Cost Accounting, Systems Analysis, System Implementations, Banking Relationships, QuickBooks, Matrix Management

Education
Bryant University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bryant University
Bachelor's Degree

Experience
International Greetings USA  November 2007 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   June 2003 - October 2007
Plaid Enterprises   February 2001 - June 2003
Plaid Enterprises   January 2000 - February 2001
Plaid Enterprises   December 1998 - January 2000
Southern Foodservice Management  June 1998 - September 1998
SCMEP  January 1997 - October 1997

Skills
Brand Management, Consumer Products, Licensing, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Packaging, Sourcing, Quotations, Product Launch, Manufacturing, Sales Presentations, Strategy, Marketing, Product Management, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Merchandising, Trade Shows

Education
Georgia State University   1994 — 1996
BA

Berry College   1991 — 1993
none

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   2015 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   March 2014 - August 2014
Plaid Enterprises   October 2011 - March 2014
Plaid Enterprises   December 2008 - October 2011
Plaid Enterprises   August 2008 - December 2008
Dimensional Design  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Sketching, Product Design, Concept Development, Industrial Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Development, Design Thinking, Microsoft Office, Consumer Products, Creative Problem Solving, Customer Insight, Manufacturing, Product Management, Woodworking, Concept Design, Creative Direction

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Industrial Design

Lunds universitet / Lund University   2006 — 2006
Exchange student in 2006. Studied Industrial Design.

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   November 2002 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   March 2000 - November 2002
Compass Marketing  April 1999 - March 2000
Plaid Enterprises   March 1997 - March 1999
Plaid Enterprises   June 1996 - January 1997

Skills
Catalogs, Typography, Posters, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Logo Design, Image Manipulation, Layout, Graphics, Packaging, Brochures, Art, Pre-press, Graphic Design, Invitations, Trade Shows, Vector Illustration, Illustration, Flyers, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Creativity, QuarkXPress, Concept Development, Mac, Direct Mail, Collateral, InDesign

Education
Florida State University   1994 — 1996
B.S., Studio Art with emphasis in Graphic Design

Okaloosa-Walton Community College   1991 — 1993
AA, Art

Choctawhatchee High School   1989 — 1991

Experience
Freelance Art / Self-employed   October 2008 - Present
Bryan Bustard Illustration   January 1982 - Present
UTI  January 2015 - June 2015
Hobby Lobby  October 2005 - October 2008
Plaid Enterprises   April 2001 - October 2005
Top Notch Personnel   December 2000 - April 2001
Talent Tree  August 2000 - December 2000
Talent Tree  August 2000 - December 2000
Finlay Fine Jewelry  March 1997 - August 2000
Bed Bath & Beyond  October 1996 - March 1997

Skills
Art, Painting, Illustration, Drawing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Acrylic, Sculpture, Posters, Graphics, Brochures, Logo Design, Customer Service, Photography

Education
American University   1996 — 1996

Pensacola Christian College   1978 — 1982
BA, Communicative Arts, English

Bob Jones University   1977 — 1978
Fine Arts

Atlanta Christian Academy   1972 — 1977

Experience
metroBRIDAL LLC   October 2003 - Present
Synta Inc   March 1998 - June 2006
Plaid Enterprises   March 1988 - March 1998

Education
Appalachian State University   1985 — 1988
BS

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   2011 - Present

Skills
Creative Direction, Packaging, Concept Development, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Brand Management, Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Photography, Graphics, Customer Insight, Illustrator, Project Management, Personal Care, Brand Development, Marketing, Brand Architecture, Video, Pre-press, Corporate Branding, Marketing Strategy, Food, Snacks, Brochures, Consumer Products, Leadership, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Cross-functional Team..., Collateral, Product Innovation, Design Management, Design Strategy, Strategy, Catalogs, Integrated Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Advertising, Design Thinking, Direct Marketing, Digital Illustration, Visual Communication, User-centered Design, Brand Implementation, Visual Merchandising, Product Management, Direct Mail, Thought Leadership, Interactive Marketing

Education
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art   1981 — 1985
BFA, Graphic Communication & Fine Arts

Sachem High School   1978 — 1981

Experience
Bank of America  November 2013 - Present
Bank of America  July 2012 - November 2013
Bank of America  June 2011 - July 2012
Bank of America  July 2010 - June 2011
Bank of America  June 2009 - July 2010
Boston University  September 2007 - May 2009
Bank of America  June 2008 - August 2008
M.X. Data, Inc   June 2004 - June 2007
Plaid Enterprises   2003 - 2004

Skills
Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, International Project..., Global Business..., Executive Communications, Business Strategy, Investor Relations, Customer Negotiations, Basel II, Basel III, Strategic Analysis, Team Management, Vision Creation, SAS, Excel, Financial Modeling, Loss Forecasting, Credit Risk, Credit Cards, Mortgage, Home Equity, Deposits, Statistics, Economics, Consumer Behavior, Technical Architecture, Training & Development, Risk Mitigation, Information Architecture, Strategic Leadership, Segmentation, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Working Capital..., Forecasting, Risk Management, Analysis, Leadership, Negotiation, Analytics, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, E-commerce, Mortgage Lending

Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT   2007 — 2009
MBA and Master of Science (MS) dual

Boston University - School of Management   2007 — 2009
MS-MBA

Emory University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor

Emory University - Goizueta Business School   2000 — 2004
Business

Winston Churchill   1996 — 2000

Experience
Euramax International, Inc.   February 2014 - July 2015
Newell Rubbermaid  March 2010 - March 2013
Lewis Hyman, Inc.   September 2008 - March 2010
Dan River, Inc.   June 2003 - April 2008
Plaid Enterprises   2001 - 2003
Kids 2   2000 - 2001
Burlington Industries- Raeford Division   1995 - 1999
Burlington Industries - Menswear Division   1994 - 1995

Skills
Brand Management, Consumer Products, Private Label, Product Development, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Textiles, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Retail, Product Design, Sourcing, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Marketing, Pricing, Brand Licensing, Packaging, Trend, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Trend Analysis, Customer Insight, Inventory Management, Apparel, Sales Management, Global Sourcing, Trend Forecasting, P&L Management, Sales, Pricing Strategy, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Leadership, Global Marketing, Trade Shows, Toys, Market Analysis, P&L, Concept Development, Retail Packaging, Brand Awareness, Retail Marketing, International Marketing, Positioning, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing

Education
Philadelphia University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science

Experience
One Vine Design   April 2013 - Present
Typematters   June 2002 - July 2013
Type Solutions   1994 - 2002
Plaid Enterprises   1992 - 1994
Belk  1991 - 1992

Skills
Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Creative Solutions, Brainstorm Facilitation, Communication, Editing, InDesign, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction

Education
University of Florida   1987 — 1990
BS, Advertising

Experience
Bliss Design   October 2011 - Present
Grey Atlanta  March 2008 - September 2011
Georgia Pacific  2005 - 2008
Plaid Enterprises   2000 - 2005
Schawk Atlanta   2002 - 2004

Skills
Print Production, Packaging, Pre-press, InDesign, Catalogs, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Brochures, Layout, Direct Mail, Print, Advertising, Art Direction, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Corporate Branding, Concept Development, Creative Strategy, Collateral, Creative Direction, Typography, Image Manipulation, Mac, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, Visual Communication, Graphic Design

Education
Georgia State University   1980 — 1985
BBA, Marketing

Experience
RTMS, INC   October 2007 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   January 2004 - October 2007
Newell Rubbermaid  January 2003 - December 2003

Education
University of Kentucky   1998 — 2002

st pius x   1994 — 1998

Experience
DPT Laboratories  March 2015 - Present
Aveva Drug Delivery Systems  September 2013 - March 2015
ABC Laboratories  February 2012 - September 2013
ABC Laboratories  July 2011 - February 2012
Nephron Pharmaceuticals  March 2009 - June 2011
PharmaPac, LLC   November 2007 - December 2008
Plaid Enterprises   January 2000 - January 2001
Marzetti Co   January 1999 - January 2000

Skills
Validation, Chromatography, HPLC, Sop, Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, UV, FTIR, IR, Quality Control, Empower, Method Development, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Industry, 21 CFR Part 11, UV/Vis, Training, FDA, TLC, R, Formulation, V&V

Education
Mississippi College   2002 — 2005
Masters of Combined Sciences, Chemistry

Jackson State University   1995 — 1999
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry

Experience
RelayHealth a McKesson Company  August 2005 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   January 1990 - June 1998

Education
Dekalb Community College
Business

Experience
Palisades Licensing Agency   September 2014 - Present
Q-FOUR Brands   January 2014 - Present
Fender Musical Instruments  May 2012 - December 2013
Global Media Brands   March 2010 - May 2012
Baby First TV  May 2007 - April 2010
the Brainy Baby Company   August 2001 - May 2007
Plaid Enterprises   October 1998 - May 2001
Monogram International   1997 - 1998
Dixon Ticonderoga  1994 - 1997

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Licensing, Business Development, Entertainment, Marketing, Leadership, Brand Licensing, Brand Management, Sales, New Business Development, International Sales, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Retail, Television, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, International Business, Consumer Product..., Content Licensing, Global Sourcing, Licensing Agreements, Project Management

Education
State University of New York at New Paltz   1988 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Marketing

Emory University
Brand Management Certification

American University of Rome
International business studies

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   2006 - Present
sage software  1999 - 2006

Skills
Art Direction, Painting, Art, Illustration, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, Photography, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Posters, Digital Illustration, Image Editing, Creative Direction, Typography, Invitations, Logo Design, Layout, Fine Art, Books, Acrylic, Graphics, Vector Illustration, Dreamweaver, Visual Communication, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Watercolor, Packaging, Product Design, Photoshop, Magazines, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Drawing, Concept Development, Craft, Flyers, Digital Art, Image Manipulation, Catalogs, Corporate Identity, Advertising, QuarkXPress, Brochures, InDesign, Sketching, Stationery, Brand Development, Visual Arts, Pre-press

Education
The University of Georgia   1974 — 1978
BFA, Graphic Design

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   National Account ManagerBinney and Smith
Crayola  1990 - 1995
Chartpak   1985 - 1990
Zeno Systems   1984 - 1986

Skills
Product Development, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Shows, Pricing, Sales, Negotiation, Team Building, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Retail, Forecasting, Account Management, Business Strategy, Product Management, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Consumer Products, B2B, Management, Market Research, New Business Development, Customer Insight

Education
University of Central Missouri   1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations and Marketing

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   June 2014 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   May 2013 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   December 2011 - May 2013
Plaid Enterprises   April 2008 - November 2011
REMAX Prestige  March 2005 - September 2010
Vanity Fair Intimates  1993 - 2005

Skills
Product Development, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Retail, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Inventory Management, Trade Shows, Fashion, CRM, Sales, Sourcing, Pricing, Textiles

Education
Troy University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Experience
CIBA Vision  2008 - April 2010
GE Money  February 2006 - May 2008
Plaid Enterprises   June 2002 - January 2006
Ernst & Young  September 1997 - May 2002

Education
Ohio University   1989 — 1992

Experience
Bruder Healthcare Company   April 2002 - Present
Ballard Designs  August 1998 - May 2001
Hi-Tech Imaging   January 1996 - August 1998
Plaid Enterprises   August 1991 - December 1996

Skills
Advertising, Marketing

Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee   1982 — 1986
B.S., Marketing

Experience
PLAID ENTERPRISES, INC   January 2015 - Present
Plaid Enterprises   March 1998 - Present
PLAID ENTERPRISES,INC.   March 2000 - March 2002
PLAID ENTERPRISES,INC.   March 1997 - March 2000
DE STER CORPORATION   March 1995 - March 1997
NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE   June 1996 - August 1996

Skills
Advertising, International Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, International Business, International Marketing, English, International Trade, B2B, Brand Management, Product Development, Pricing, Dutch, Spanish, Export, Logistics, French, Negotiation, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales Operations, Global Sourcing, Trade Shows, Sales

Education
University of Zaragoza , Spain   2009 — 2009
Intensive language course, Spanish and Iberian Studies

Georgia State University   1995 — 1997
Masters, International Business

Uniniversity of Montpellier, France   1994 — 1994
Intensive course, French Language and Literature

Jacksonville State University   1991 — 1994
Bachelor, Political Science

   1988 — 1991
Bachelor, Marketing

University of London, United Kingdom   1986 — 1986
Intensive course, English Language and Literature/Letters

Cornell University
Time Management course, TIME MANGEMENT COURSE

Experience
Creative Publishing international  2007 - Present
Sterling Books   2004 - Present
North Light Books   2003 - Present
Jd Designs   March 1992 - Present
Various Crafts Manufacturers   1989 - Present
All American Crafts  July 2003 - September 2007
Plaid Enterprises   January 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Mixed Media, Craft, Books, Art, Acrylic, Painting, Illustration, Illustrator, Watercolor, Publishing, Textiles, Magazines, Collage, Jewelry Design, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Graphic Design, Blogging, Jewelry, Sewing, Handmade Jewelry, Crochet, Logo Design, Graphics, Visual Arts, Fashion, Textile Design, Gifts, Photography, Editing, Packaging, Printmaking, Publications, Layout, Digital Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Mac, Brochures, Image Manipulation, InDesign, Newsletters, Editorial, QuarkXPress, Brand Development, Copywriting, Digital Illustration, Typography

Education
Olympic College   1973 — 1976
BA, art and psychology

Barbara Matthiessen

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   July 2015 - Present
Mud Pie LLC  June 2012 - July 2015
Mud Pie LLC  February 2011 - June 2012
Mud Pie LLC  May 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Wholesale, Apparel, Pricing, Marketing, Customer Service

Education
Purdue University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Literature

Collins Hill High Shool

Experience
Saatchi & Saatchi X  December 2013 - Present
The Hershey Company  May 2014 - July 2014
Saatchi & Saatchi X  May 2012 - December 2013
MSI  March 2008 - April 2012
Plaid Enterprises   2003 - 2007
DMD Industries   1998 - 2003

Skills
Brand Management, Packaging, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Customer Insight, Direct Mail, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Identity, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Brand Development, Management, Digital Strategy, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Strategy, Product Development, Creative Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Email Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Corporate Branding, Online Marketing, Media Planning

Education
Oklahoma State University   1992 — 1997
BA, English Education

Experience
advertising photography   2002 - Present
Coldwater Creek  2002 - 2010
Cadmus Communications  1999 - 2002
3 Score Inc./Cadmus Communications   1995 - 2002
Cadmus Communications  1995 - 1999
amaryllis   1990 - 1993
Plaid Enterprises   1984 - 1990
BDA/BBDO   May 1979 - February 1984

Skills
Catalogs, Advertising, Photography, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Mississippi University for Women   1973 — 1977
BFA, commercial art

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   May 2015 - Present
Trends International  April 2008 - March 2015
The Longaberger   2000 - 2005
Jo Ann Stores  1996 - 1999

Skills
Product Development, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Trend Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Apparel, Retail, Brand Development, Visual Merchandising, Packaging, Fashion, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Trade Shows

Education
Kent State University
BS, Fashion Merchandising

Experience
Plaid Enterprises   2009 - Present
Lund International  June 2002 - October 2008

Skills
MRP, Purchasing, Purchase Management, Purchasing Processes, Purchase Contracts, Inventory Control, Product Development, Production Planning, Forecasting, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Quality, Quality Control, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Operations, Packaging, Product Design, Materials Management

Education
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations

Experience
Le Creuset  February 2010 - Present
Kids II  June 2008 - June 2009
Plaid Enterprises   May 2001 - June 2008
Eaton Corporation  July 1991 - May 2001

Education
The University of Georgia   1981 — 1985
BBA, Accounting

Experience
Anna Griffin Inc.  May 2011 - Present
The Creative Group  October 2010 - May 2011
Plaid Enterprises   September 2008 - October 2010
Design Ideas Ltd   2004 - 2008

Skills
Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Graphics, Illustration, Illustrator, InDesign, Industrial Design, Layout, Logo Design, Packaging, Photography, Product Design, Product Development, Sketching

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1999 — 2004
BFA, Industrial Design

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Sculpture

Experience
Plaid Enterprises  

Skills
Packaging, Global Sourcing, Product Development, Purchasing

Education
City University of New York-Hunter College   1973 — 1976
Master of Science, Rehabilitation Counseling

City University of New York-Hunter College   1969 — 1973
Bachelor's

Experience
Craft Brew Alliance  2011 - Present
Kona Brewing Company  2009 - 2011
Plaid Enterprises   1991 - 2006

Skills
Organizational..., Negotiation, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Compensation Structures, Human Resources, Team Building, Customer Service, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Sourcing, Account Management, Management, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Temporary Placement, Microsoft Office, Strategy, Coaching, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking...

Education
Lafayette College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

West Virgina University
Master's degree, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology