Smith & Hawken
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DescriptionSmith & Hawken was a garden lifestyle brand that operated retail stores, direct mail and e-commerce in the United States. On July 10, 2009, it was announced that all Smith & Hawken stores would cease operation. Smith & Hawken stores were located in upscale retail locations in 22 states. Founder: Paul Hawken Founded: 1979 Parent organizations: Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Scotts Co LLC, Scotts-Sierra Investments LLC
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Smith & Hawken Employees
Bonnie Trust Dahan Consulting June 2014 - Present
Viva Terra April 2004 - April 2014
Illuminations 1999 - 2001
Bonnie Trust Dahan, Consultant 1995 - 1999
BTD Consulting 1995 - 1999
Smith & Hawken 1990 - 1997
Banana Republic 1983 - 1988
Skills
Brand Development, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Product Development, Advertising, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Strategy, Marketing, E-commerce, Catalogs, Creative Strategy, Copywriting, Business Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Photography, Apparel, Brand Management, Online Advertising, Editorial, Visual Merchandising, Email Marketing, Management, Sales, Social Media, Direct Mail, Publishing, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Team Leadership, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Fashion, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Entrepreneurship, Digital Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Corporate Branding, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Packaging, Blogging, New Business Development, Inspirational Speaker
Education
New York University
B.A., English Literature
New York University
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
The Boeing Company October 2014 - Present
Bellevue Collection Merchants Associaton January 2014 - October 2014
Vera Bradley May 2008 - October 2014
Star Guild September 2006 - September 2009
Laura Ashley August 1996 - June 2000
Smith & Hawken February 1995 - August 1996
May Department Stores December 1993 - February 1995
Macy's June 1992 - December 1993
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Event Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Loss Prevention, Sales, Apparel, Retail Sales, Store Management, Store Operations
Education
Oregon State University 1988 — 1992
B.S., Merchandising Managment
Chic Metropolitan Magazine December 2014 - Present
Tech Fashionist June 2014 - Present
Cali Diamond Girl Photo Shoot September 2015 - September 2015
San Mateo County April 2015 - August 2015
Vintage Pulp Magazine Photo Shoot November 2014 - February 2015
Atzi Designs Photo Shoot July 2014 - November 2014
VIPSocialite.com November 2013 - August 2014
The Arns Law Firm August 2013 - October 2013
City of Burlingame September 2012 - August 2013
Smith & Hawken March 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Marketing, PowerPoint, Client Relations Skills, Event Planning, Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Training, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Editing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Writing, Fashion Writing, Fashion Blogging, Creative Direction, Team Coordination, Copy Editing
Education
San Francisco State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science
Burlingame High School 1996 — 1999
Gump's February 2015 - Present
Formation Brands LLC November 2013 - April 2014
Worldwise, Inc. May 2010 - November 2013
Worldwise, Inc. July 2006 - May 2010
Restoration Hardware February 2000 - July 2006
Smith & Hawken August 1997 - February 2000
Kizan International Inc./Louis Raphael September 1995 - August 1997
Coach November 1988 - September 1995
Skills
Merchandising, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Project Management, Retail Buying, Merchandise Planning, Strategic Planning, Product Assortment..., Inventory Management
Education
San Jose State University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
City College of San Francisco 1986 — 1989
Undergrad courses
Piazza Marketing Concepts December 2010 - Present
Napa Valley College July 2011 - May 2014
Smith & Hawken January 2007 - July 2009
Smith & Hawken January 2007 - July 2009
Portal Publications June 2000 - January 2007
Portal Publications June 2000 - January 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, New Business Development, Media Relations, Product Development, Customer Relations, Team Building, Creative Development, Content Development, Campaign Development, Press Kits, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Press Releases, Marketing Management, Internal Communications, Market Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Communications, Product Management, Customer Service, Creative Direction, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Management, Advertising, Public Speaking, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Start-ups, Fundraising, Editing, Brand Awareness, Email Marketing, Facebook, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Direct Mail, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Blogging, Corporate Branding, Brand Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2005
MBA, Marketing
California State University-Sacramento 1998 — 1999
BS, Business Administration - Marketing Communications
Cranbrook Educational Community November 2010 - November 2012
Cranbrook Educational Community April 2010 - September 2010
Cranbrook Educational Community May 2009 - October 2009
Woodward Home and Gardens November 2005 - May 2009
Smith & Hawken January 2006 - 2007
Trellis Landscaping September 2001 - December 2005
Skills
Garden, Horticulture, Tree Planting, Plant Identification, Greenhouse, Container Gardens, Sustainability, Sustainable Gardening, Native Plants, Environmental Awareness, Wildlife Conservation, Plant Propagation, Orchids, Xeriscaping, Vivarium, Outdoor Spaces, Garden Design, Landscaping, Landscape Architecture
Education
Oakland Community College 2007 — 2010
Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Palmdale Unified School District December 2014 - Present
County Of Los Angeles Public Library December 2014 - Present
Cost Plus World Market April 2007 - April 2010
Munro's Furniture June 2002 - July 2004
Smith & Hawken July 2001 - June 2002
Sur La Table December 1998 - April 2001
Evolution Furniture April 1998 - June 1998
Stars Restaurant December 1997 - March 1998
Alfred Schilling Fine Chocolates May 1997 - November 1997
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. January 1997 - March 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Word, •Maintained a..., retail store management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Teaching, Employee Training, College Level Writing, Working With Children, Professional Chef
Education
San Jose State University 2014 — 2017
Master of Library & Information Science (M.L.I.S.), Library and Information Science, 4.0
Chapman University 2010 — 2014
Liberal Studies Multiple Subject with an Emphasis on Teaching & Early Childhood Education, Education and Liberal Studies, 3.78
California Culinary Academy 1996 — 1997
Associate of Occupational Science, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, 3.05
SMARTY PANTS ARE LEADERS (SPAL) September 2009 - Present
Smith & Hawken September 2008 - November 2009
Hugo Boss June 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Team Building, Management, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Leadership, Budgets, Retail, Social Media, Event Planning, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Selling, Event Management, Entrepreneurship
Education
Saint Mary's College of California
BA, ENGLISH & COMMUNICATIONS
Epsilon October 2014 - Present
Suncoast Digital Press, Inc. January 2014 - Present
(Freelance) August 2012 - Present
Copytalk September 2013 - May 2014
Above Grade Level October 2012 - October 2013
New College of Florida 2011 - 2012
New College of Florida November 2010 - April 2011
Smith & Hawken May 2009 - August 2009
Saint Charles Public Library April 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Tutoring, Writing, News Writing, Newspaper Design, Publicity, Library, Retail, Odd Jobs, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Screenwriting, Game Design, Clerical Skills, Organization, Literary Criticism, Interviews, Visual Arts, Sony Vegas, Film, Photography, Mathematics, Education, Tumblr, Copywriting
Education
New College of Florida 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Plum Organics April 2014 - Present
Gap Inc. November 2011 - November 2013
Zurich North America November 2009 - April 2011
24 Hour Fitness June 2008 - October 2009
NapaStyle July 2007 - May 2008
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. February 2006 - December 2006
Blockware LLC March 2004 - October 2005
Macy's December 2003 - February 2004
American Pacific Enterprises October 1997 - December 2003
Smith & Hawken January 1996 - July 1997
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Import / Export, Inventory Management &..., Product Forecasting, New Product Development..., Data Analysis, Inventory Management
Education
Canada JC
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Heald Business College
Legal Secretarial Certificate
San Francisco State University
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Year Abroad March 2014 - March 2015
The Connors Family Office July 2010 - January 2014
The Connors Family Office March 2009 - July 2010
Greenpeace September 2008 - December 2008
Standard & Poor's Vista Research June 2008 - August 2008
Smith & Hawken November 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Fundraising, Social Media, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Outlook, Editing, Research, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Newsletters
Education
Boston College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing (BS) & Philosophy (BA)
The Ursuline School 2002 — 2006
High School
Schurman Retail Group - Papyrus & Carlton Cards August 2012 - Present
Amista Vineyards 2011 - 2012
RedEnvelope February 2010 - October 2011
Smith & Hawken 2006 - 2009
Z Gallerie 2003 - 2006
Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, Sourcing, Product Development, Management, Sales, Event Planning, Project Planning, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Product Design, Forecasting, Purchasing, E-commerce, Assortment, Interior Design
Education
Miami University
Threadflip February 2015 - July 2015
Threadflip November 2014 - July 2015
UC Davis June 2014 - July 2014
UC Davis Picnic Day Fashion Show: "Raw Edge" April 2014 - April 2014
American Heart Association American Stroke Association March 2013 - February 2014
UC Davis Picnic Day Fashion Show April 2013 - April 2013
Mountain Play Association May 2012 - June 2012
Gap Inc. August 2010 - December 2011
Mountain Play Association May 2011 - June 2011
Smith & Hawken August 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Apparel, Draping, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Styling, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Fashion Design, Sewing, Merchandising, Fashion Illustration, Trend, Window Displays, Retail Sales, Trend Forecasting, Pattern, Store Management, Retail, Textiles, Loss Prevention, drawing flats, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word
Education
UC Davis 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
College of Marin 2009 — 2012
Costume Design
Marin Catholic College Prepatory 2005 — 2009
Highschool diploma
American Greetings April 2012 - April 2014
Macy's February 2004 - June 2004
California State University, Sacramento September 1992 - January 1993
Smith & Hawken March 1991 - May 1992
Skills
Team Management, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Real Estate, Account Management, Teamwork, Staff Scheduling, Inventory Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Sales, Merchandising, Customer Service, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Marketing, Training, Field Installation, Installation..., Revisions, Independent Projects, Deadline Oriented, At Multitasking, Planograms, Communication, Creative Merchandising, Organizational..., Office Administration, Receptionist Duties, Customer Relations, 10 Key, Typing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Podio, WebTimeClock
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Sociology
Cosumnes River College
Real Estate, Real Estate, A
Tamalpais High School
High School
Perkins+Will April 2013 - Present
NELSON May 2012 - April 2013
Crate & Barrel November 2011 - May 2012
Crate & Barrel July 2010 - April 2011
Crate & Barrel July 2009 - April 2011
Smith & Hawken May 2007 - January 2008
Pepper Environmental Technologies May 2006 - August 2006
Lake Country Division of Transportation May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Interior Design, Revit, Furniture, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD Architecture, Space-planning, SketchUp, Rendering, AutoCAD, Sketching, InDesign, Space planning, Interior Architecture, LEED AP, Design Research, Floor Plans, Space Planning, Submittals
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelors, Interior Architecture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2007
Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies
Mercatus Center at George Mason University August 2014 - Present
Mercatus Center at George Mason University August 2012 - August 2014
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation August 2012 - May 2013
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation June 2012 - August 2012
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research January 2012 - August 2012
Institute of Economic Affairs March 2011 - April 2011
Republican National Committee August 2010 - December 2010
Debicella for Congress May 2010 - November 2010
American University August 2009 - May 2010
Smith & Hawken June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Research, Editing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Aptify, Raiser's Edge, Writing, Publications Production, WordPress, Drupal, Nonprofits, Stata, Google Analytics
Education
George Mason University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Economics, 3.95
American University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Intedisciplinary Studies: Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, & Government, 3.75
Foundation for International Education 2011 — 2011
Staples High School 2004 — 2008
High School
San Rafael City Schools August 2014 - Present
Stay at home August 2008 - August 2014
San Rafael City School District August 2013 - July 2014
Smith & Hawken March 2006 - October 2007
US Navy Reserves January 2000 - January 2006
Schurman Fine Papers 1999 - 2006
US Navy May 1982 - January 1994
Skills
Accounting, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Supervisory Skills, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sales Tax, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, Teamwork, Time Management, Budgets, Retail Accounting, Excel, Word, Problem Solving, Documentation, Reconciliation, Instructor-led Training, Employee Training, Elementary Education
Education
Dominican University of California 2012 — 2014
Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential (Pending), Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Southern California 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Levi Strauss & Co. December 2014 - Present
Levi Strauss & Co. February 2013 - Present
Levi Strauss & Co. September 2011 - February 2013
Phenix Retail Consulting August 2010 - January 2013
Eddie Bauer Holdings 2010 - 2011
Baker Knapp & Tubbs March 2008 - September 2010
Smith & Hawken 2005 - 2008
Red Envelope 2003 - 2005
Pottery Barn 1999 - 2003
Spiegel Catalog 1995 - 1999
Skills
E-commerce, Merchandising, Retail, Brand Management, Google Analytics, Product Development, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Apparel, Sourcing, Online Marketing, Coremetrics Analytics, Fashion, Marketing, Web Analytics, Textiles, Vendor Management, Strategy, Creative Direction, SEO, Inventory Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1987 — 1991
BA, Financial Management. Minor: Communication
Superior Court of Maricopa County June 2013 - Present
Sternberg & Singer Ltd February 2013 - June 2013
Sternberg & Singer Ltd August 2011 - February 2013
Artistic Arborist, Inc June 2006 - May 2011
Smith & Hawken October 2003 - June 2006
Restoration Hardware October 1999 - October 2003
Paradise Valley Unified School District September 1993 - May 1999
The Disney Co September 1987 - July 1990
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Sales, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Store Management, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Outlook, PowerPoint, Management, Microsoft Office
Education
ABA Approved Phoenix College 2008 — 2011
AAS Degree, Paralegal Studies
Phoenix College 2008 — 2011
AA, Paralegal Studies
Lettermade Design + Press November 2010 - Present
Old Navy / Gap Inc. July 2007 - October 2011
Gap / Gap Inc. 2003 - 2007
Smith & Hawken 2001 - 2003
Guess? 1996 - 1998
Skills
Promotions, Packaging, Typography, Art Direction, Layout, Print Production, Pre-press, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Mac, Creative Direction, Photoshop, Advertising, Graphics, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Creative Development, Direct Mail, Social Media, Brochures, Creative Problem Solving, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Marketing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1996 — 1998
University of California, Los Angeles 1993 — 1996
University of California, Davis 1989 — 1993
BS
Fanda Products August 2005 - Present
Independent Retail and Product Development Consultant June 2004 - Present
Provide Berries dba Shari's Berries October 2008 - November 2009
Restoration Hardware June 2004 - July 2005
Cooking.com November 1999 - January 2001
Cooking.com June 1999 - November 1999
Restoration Hardware January 1998 - June 1999
Smith & Hawken July 1997 - January 1998
Gardeners Eden, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. October 1991 - March 1995
Skills
Product Development, Web Merchandising, Merchandising, Catalogs, Vendor Relations, Brand Development, Catalog Layout, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Catalog Development, Copywriting, Marketing Copy, Copy Editing, Product Launch, Consulting, Private Label, Product Management, Marketing, Management, E-commerce, Multi-channel Retail, Fashion, Apparel
Education
Brooks College
Associate of Arts, Merchandising & Marketing
Cost Plus World Market May 2010 - Present
BevMo! November 2009 - May 2010
Smith & Hawken May 2006 - February 2009
Right Start July 2005 - May 2006
Pottery Barn Kids (Williams-Sonoma Inc) July 2001 - July 2005
Pottery Barn (Williams-Sonoma Inc) July 1997 - January 2001
Volpe, Brown, Whelan & Company January 1994 - July 1997
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1986 — 1993
Hey Homie Design June 2013 - Present
LYCEE INTERNATIONAL DE LOS ANGELES August 2012 - August 2014
LYCEE INTERNATIONAL DE LOS ANGELES March 2012 - July 2014
LYCEE INTERNATIONAL DE LOS ANGELES July 2011 - August 2013
LYCEE INTERNATIONAL DE LOS ANGELES January 2010 - July 2011
Coleman Publishing September 2009 - January 2010
Stonestown Family YMCA August 2008 - July 2009
Logan Design and Construction May 2008 - July 2009
Terrestra September 2007 - October 2008
Smith & Hawken August 2005 - September 2007
Skills
English, Event Planning, Writing, Volunteer Management, Supervisory Skills, Online Marketing, Video Editing, Copy Editing, Proficient in InDesign, Volunteer Coordination, Teaching Experience, Human Relations, Photography, Videography, Conference Management, Event Management, Fundraising, People Skills, Blogging, Marketing, French, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Community Outreach, Teacher Training, Teaching, Community Development, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Speaking, Research, Newsletters, International Relations, Copywriting, Leadership, Management, Social Networking, Customer Service, Program Management
Education
UCLA Extension 2011 — 2012
Graphic Design, Post-BA
San Francisco State University 2003 — 2007
BA, International Relations
University of East Anglia 2006 — 2006
International Relations and Affairs, College Junior
Horan Household January 1998 - Present
Strouds Linens 1989 - January 1998
Smith & Hawken July 1995 - November 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Photoshop Elements, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Data Entry, Direct Sales, Keynote, Interviews, Volunteering, Mannequin Styling, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Merchandising, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy
Education
Saddleback College 1992 — 1993
Interior Design
Fullerton College 1989 — 1991
Interior Design
Child Education Center May 2014 - Present
John C. Nickel Properties September 2013 - September 2014
McNutt Law Group LLP November 2011 - September 2013
Alternatives In Action August 2011 - May 2013
Association of Legal Administrators, Golden Gate Chapter April 2012 - January 2013
Association of Legal Administrators March 2011 - March 2012
Edgcomb Law Group March 2007 - November 2011
Assocation of Legal Administrators March 2010 - March 2011
Glassberg, Pollak & Associates 2004 - 2007
Smith & Hawken 2003 - 2004
Skills
Litigation, Project Management, Human Resources, Fundraising, Policy, Invoicing, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Administrative..., Employee Benefits, Government, Management, Outlook, Negotiation, Administration
Education
San Francisco State University 2009 — 2009
Mini-Certificate, Human Resources
Golden Gate University
B.S., Technology Management
Clear Channel Media + Entertainment June 2011 - December 2012
Cumulus Broadcasting May 2009 - June 2011
Clear Channel Detroit October 2008 - January 2009
Perfumania July 2007 - July 2008
Smith & Hawken August 2006 - July 2007
Samsonite June 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Sales, Advertising, Account Management, Budget, Social Media, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations
Education
Central Michigan University 2001 — 2006
B.S
Athleta January 2004 - Present
Copperfield's June 2003 - Present
Illuminations September 1997 - January 2000
Biobottoms Children's Catalog October 1995 - October 1997
the Mind's Eye October 1993 - September 1995
Smith & Hawken October 1989 - September 1993
Sun Microsystems, TOPS division October 1986 - October 1989
Record Factory October 1978 - August 1986
Skills
Retail, Marketing, Catalogs, Budgets, Editing, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Public Relations, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Mac, Strategic Planning
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1977 — 1980
English
Del Campo
Museum of American Armor September 2014 - Present
Suffolk County Board of Elections November 2013 - Present
Bloomingdale's October 2009 - Present
Circle of Hope Bracelets July 2005 - Present
Suffolk County Board of Elections May 1994 - Present
US Census Bureau January 2009 - March 2011
Smith & Hawken October 2006 - January 2009
Newsday July 1979 - September 1987
Skills
Fundraising, Public Speaking, Advertising, Creative Problem Solving, Mac, Customer Service, Newsletters, Volunteering, Retail, Photoshop, Email Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Facebook, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Strategic Planning
Education
Pratt Institute 1969 — 1972
BA, Industrial Design
Northwestern University
Liberal Arts
Restoration Hardware 2012 - Present
self-employed 2001 - Present
Smith & Hawken 2009 - 2009
Sunset Books 2001 - 2008
Yoga Journal 2004 - 2005
Rebecca's Garden 1997 - 1998
Parenting Magazine 1988 - 1997
Skills
Magazines, Editorial, Management, Publications, Project Management, Publishing, Freelance Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Direct Marketing, Copywriting, Content Development, Books, Copy Editing, Advertising, Web Content, Start-ups, Writing
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
B.A., psychology
Orchard Supply Hardware May 2014 - Present
Sephora September 2013 - May 2014
LeapFrog September 2011 - August 2013
RR Donnelley August 2011 - September 2011
Restoration Hardware February 2010 - June 2011
Restoration Hardware July 2009 - February 2010
Smith & Hawken 2005 - July 2009
Duncan Channon 2004 - 2005
Foote, Cone & Belding 1996 - 2004
EvansGroup 1993 - 1995
Skills
Packaging, Direct Mail, Advertising, Catalogs, Project Management, Pre-press, Marketing, Print, Marketing Communications, Collateral, Graphics, Color Management, Retail, Budgets, Retail Packaging, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Graphic Design, Team Building, Communication, Outdoor Advertising, Paper Industry, Print Production, Strategic Planning, Mac, International Relations, Print Procurement, Catalogue Production, Microsoft Office, Screen Printing, Process Scheduler, POS, PC, Letterpress, Negotiation, Procurement, Operations Management, Display Technology, Digital, Proof, Process Development, Catalog Production, Business Operations..., Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, MS Office tools, PC and Mac, Retail Industry, Printing; Offset...
Education
Dominican University of California 2005 — 2008
MBA, Business, Strategic Leadership
California State University-Fullerton
BA, Communications, Advertising
Diageo July 2015 - Present
Ross Stores February 2011 - June 2014
Smith & Hawken August 2006 - December 2009
Pottery Barn July 2003 - July 2006
Banana Republic July 2001 - November 2002
Old Navy February 1997 - July 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Merchandising, Newsletters, Process Improvement, Retail, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Training, Store Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning
Education
California State University-Chico 1985 — 1990
BA, Organizational Communication, Option: Training and Development, •Minor: Business Administration
Lofty Gardens & Designs April 2006 - Present
Smith & Hawken February 2007 - November 2009
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. February 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Retail, Interior Design, Space planning, Sales, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Photography, Horticulture, Garden Design, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Furniture, Email Marketing, Architectural Design, Customer Service, Social Media, Space Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2012 — 2014
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, 3.75
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2005
Greenhouse Managment, Horticultural Science, 3.85
Cleveland State University 1989 — 1991
American History (United States), 3.45
CSR Technology Group May 2010 - July 2011
Northrop Grumman Corporation October 2005 - July 2007
Lockheed Martin August 2004 - October 2005
Smith & Hawken September 2003 - December 2003
Ambient Consulting October 2002 - January 2003
TIE Commerce October 1997 - June 2001
Synon Corporation January 1997 - August 1997
Apple Computer November 1996 - April 1997
Berkeley Systems February 1995 - November 1996
Berkeley Systems 1995 - 1996
Skills
Software Development, Software Installation, Visio, Computer Hardware, Security, XP, Servers, Linux, Quality Assurance, Hardware, Unix, Technical Support, Testing, Troubleshooting, Databases, Windows, Networking, Mobile Devices, Management, Operating Systems, Network Administration, System Administration, Windows 7, Active Directory, Help Desk Support, Web Development, Windows XP
Education
Heald College 1990 — 1991
Associates
Alhambra High School 1984 — 1988
SyWest Development December 2013 - August 2014
Lucasfilm Animation October 2006 - August 2013
Smith & Hawken August 1998 - October 2006
Obayashi Corporation June 1993 - August 1998
Zante and Co. October 1989 - September 1992
Skills
Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Accruals, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Accounting Management, Oracle Discoverer, TM1, SAP, Balance Sheet Review, Oracle Applications, Microsoft Word, Cash Management, Financial Variance..., Sales Audit, Multi-State Sales Tax, Hyperion Reports, Island Pacific, Vertex, Timberline Accounting, JDE Enterprise One
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
UC Berkeley
UC Santa Cruz
The Pasha Group April 2014 - Present
Hornblower September 2013 - February 2014
Hornblower Cruises & Events May 2006 - September 2013
Smith & Hawken 2004 - 2006
Marin Horizon School 2001 - 2004
Linda Russell Photography 1999 - 2002
Skills
Hospitality, Customer Service, Training, Sales, Marketing, Call Center, Meeting Planning, Software Implementation, Revenue Analysis, Project Management, Call Center Development, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Coaching, Sales Operations, Performance Management, Call Centers, Budgets, Hospitality Industry, PowerPoint, Editing, Customer Service..., Customer Service..., Training Delivery, Human Resources, Tourism, Hotels, Customer Service..., New Hire Training, Business Development, Event Management, Content Management, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Analytics, Personnel, Excel, Sales Rep Training, Training & Development, Training Management, Contact Center..., Contact Center Strategy, Performance Appraisal, Performance Metrics, Metrics Reporting, Leadership, Blogging
Education
Dominican University of California 1999 — 2002
MA, Humanities
New York University 1995 — 1999
BA, Broadcast Journalism and History
Tamalpais High School 1991 — 1995
IKEA Group February 2014 - Present
New York Accessory Group February 2013 - May 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP July 2007 - July 2010
Smith & Hawken November 2006 - July 2007
Crate & Barrel November 2002 - December 2005
Corpus Christi School January 1999 - June 2005
Skills
Interior Design, Visual Merchandising, Art Education, Digital Photography, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, InDesign, Retail Sales, Fine Art Photography, Visual Styling, Organization, Communication, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, Retail, Sales, Floor Plans, Elevations, Furniture, Finish Selections, Time Management
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
Computer Essentials for Graphic Design
Language Center, Europe: Prague, Czech Republic
Trinity College Certificate TESOL, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
MA, Photography
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury
BFA, Fine Arts Education
The American College in London
Interior Design
Wood-Tobe Coburn
AOS, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing & Management
Denise's Dogs February 2010 - Present
lucy activewear October 2008 - December 2010
Smith & Hawken December 2006 - November 2009
Bear Stearns & Co., Inc. May 1989 - August 2008
Skills
Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Customer Relations, Word, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Sales, Strategic Planning, Time Management
Education
College of San Mateo
AA, Real Estate
DCH Auto Group March 2014 - Present
Airport Marina Honda & Airport Marina Ford May 2013 - March 2014
Westlake Financial Services May 2011 - December 2011
ABC Bartending School March 2010 - June 2011
U.S. Department of Commerce February 2009 - February 2010
Surfside Productions September 2006 - June 2008
Smith & Hawken March 2007 - May 2008
Returned to College to Complete my Degrees without Working September 2005 - March 2007
Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts January 2004 - November 2004
LA Food Show February 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Team Management, Sales Management, Photography, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Apple Macintosh, PC, Directing, Production, Training & Development, Budget, Customer Service, Teaching, Budgets, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Sales, Training, Management
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Film & Electronic Arts-Film & Electronic Media, 3.75
El Camino College 2005 — 2006
Associate in Arts, General Studies, 3.6
Greece Olympia High School 1984 — 1988
High School Diploma, General Studies
Andoniadis Retail Services 1992 - Present
Andoniadis Retail Services January 1991 - Present
Quinby's For the Curious Child 1986 - 1989
Smith & Hawken 1985 - 1986
Skills
Museums, Retail, Sales, Non-profits, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Art, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Fundraising, Management, Merchandising, Training, Human Resources, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Social Networking, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Research, Budgets, Brand Development, Leadership, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Blogging, Volunteer Management, Business Planning, Art Exhibitions, Strategy, Team Building, Photography, History, Start-ups, Market Research
Education
Illinois State University 1967 — 1968
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics, Political Science
Carroll University
BS, Business
Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter July 2006 - May 2011
Shriners Hospitals for Children May 2008 - October 2009
Smith & Hawken October 2000 - April 2003
Banana Republic April 1999 - October 2000
Pier 1 September 1998 - May 1999
Pottery Barn October 1997 - May 1999
Gap August 1995 - September 1997
Education
Berklee College of Music 2003 — 2006
BA, Music Therapy
University of Delaware 1993 — 1997
BS, Business Administration
Roost Company March 2010 - March 2015
Diddam's Party and Toy November 2009 - March 2010
Smith & Hawken November 2007 - October 2009
Smith & Hawken June 1998 - November 2007
Smith & Hawken March 1997 - June 1998
Smith & Hawken March 1995 - March 1997
I Magnin January 1993 - January 1995
I Magnin June 1990 - March 1993
I Magnin March 1988 - June 1990
I Magnin August 1985 - March 1988
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Negotiation, Project Planning, Management, Merchandise Planning, Store Management, Sales, Pricing, Business Analysis, Visual Merchandising
Education
Lebanon Valley College 1973 — 1977
BS, Business Administration
Lathrop & Gage, LLP January 2011 - Present
Kamlet Reichert, LLP August 2000 - January 2011
Smith & Hawken May 1994 - March 1999
Skills
Outlook, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate
Education
Drake University 1981 — 1987
BA, Journalism, Marketing
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Gregory Ahejew ~ Event Planner February 2014 - July 2014
Sloan*Longway June 2010 - January 2014
Aflac October 2008 - June 2010
Sterling Jewelers June 2007 - June 2008
Smith & Hawken August 2006 - June 2007
Samsonite 2001 - 2006
samsonite August 1991 - August 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Merchandising, Fundraising, Marketing, Budgets, Advertising, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications
Education
Saginaw Valley State University 1991 — 1996
Bachelors of Arts, History / Political Science
Delta College 1989 — 1991
ZenithOptimedia Group I The ROI Agency February 2015 - Present
MediaCom June 2014 - February 2015
Mediacom May 2013 - June 2014
Maxim Magazine June 2011 - August 2011
Smith & Hawken February 2008 - August 2009
Skills
PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Research, Teamwork, Editing, DDS, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Social Networking, Advertising
Education
Elon University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
New Canaan High School 2005 — 2008
J.J. Haines & Co., Inc. August 2011 - Present
Roehl Transport December 2009 - March 2011
Independent contractor January 1998 - November 2009
Target November 2008 - February 2009
Advanced Audio Visual Systems September 2007 - October 2008
Perkiomen Valley School District January 1998 - October 2007
Smith & Hawken April 2004 - August 2004
Organized Living February 2003 - April 2004
Conlin's Digital Print and Copy Center June 2001 - February 2003
Infonautics January 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Time Management, Detail oriented, Clear Communications, Organization Skills, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Collaborative Problem..., Customer Service, Quick Study, Independence, Teamwork, Workplace Safety, Forklift Operation, Public Speaking, Mac OS, Windows, Programming Languages, Professional Audio, Employee Training, People-oriented, People Management, Positive Work...
Education
Turtle Studios 2004 — 2005
Audio Recording Apprenticeship
The Chubb Institute 2001 — 2002
Certification of course completion with honors, Web Development & Business Programming, 4.0 GPA
Montgomery County Community College 1999 — 1999
Completion of courses, Web programming, 4.0 GPA
DeVry University 1993 — 1995
90 Credits completed toward BS, Electrical Engineering Technology, 3.65 GPA
Gump's June 2011 - Present
Gump's Inc. June 2011 - November 2012
Restoration Hardware September 2009 - April 2011
Smith & Hawken January 2009 - September 2009
Smith & Hawken January 2006 - December 2008
Smith & Hawken January 2002 - December 2006
The Discovery Communications Group March 1996 - November 2001
Macy's 1994 - 1996
Macy's 1983 - 1994
Lord & Taylor 1976 - 1983
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Interior Design, Merchandise Planning, Apparel, Assortment, Fashion, Management, Marketing, Product Development, Brand Development, Inventory Management, Sales
Education
Michigan State University 1972 — 1976
BS, Retailing & marketing
JW Marriott Austin December 2014 - Present
Hilton San Diego Bayfront October 2013 - November 2014
Tower23 Hotel August 2011 - September 2013
Mission Bay Aquatic Center April 2009 - September 2011
Yard House October 2010 - August 2011
The Wave House San Diego March 2008 - April 2009
Smith & Hawken August 2007 - January 2009
Tiburon Peninsula Club June 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Multi Tasking, Dedication to..., Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheets, Embedded SQL, Hotel Booking, Boutique Hotels, Data Analysis, Passion for Quality, Detailed Organization, Fast Learner, Positive Can-do Attitude, Friendly Personality, Communication Skills, Artistic Vision, Strategic Thinking, Thinking Outside The Box, Time Management, Event Planning, Hotels, Facebook
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management focus in Events & Meetings
The Rodda Trials June 2013 - Present
Snowboard Connection September 2012 - May 2014
F/V Five Girls May 2010 - June 2012
Smith & Hawken March 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Inventory Management, Merchandising, Sales, Retail, Shipping, P&L, Inventory Control, Logistics, Marketing, Customer Service, Account Management, Store Management, Store Operations, Project Management, Emergency Medicine, Manual Labor, Retail Sales, Direct Sales
Education
Lake Washington Technical College
Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician
Bellingham Technical College
Associate of Science (AS), Fish Hatchery Management / Salmon Biology
Freelance / Consultant March 2014 - Present
Banana Republic / Gap Inc. October 2014 - Present
Pottery Barn May 2014 - October 2014
GUESS?, Inc. August 2011 - March 2013
St. John Knits April 2010 - March 2011
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP November 2007 - April 2010
Gymboree February 2004 - October 2007
Smith & Hawken October 2001 - January 2004
Gap Inc. December 1994 - July 2001
The Nature Company 1992 - 1994
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion, Driving Results, Time Management, Negotiation, Retail Design, New Store Development
Education
Art Institute of Houston 1982 — 1983
Commercial Art
Columbia Child Development Center February 2011 - Present
Crabtree + Company March 2010 - June 2010
'Freelance' May 2004 - December 2009
Smith & Hawken December 2001 - January 2004
Publicis Dialog December 1998 - October 2001
Brilliant Color, Inc December 1994 - December 1998
Skills
Advertising, Catalogs, Collateral, Direct Mail, Marketing, Packaging, Pre-press, Outdoor Advertising, Direct Marketing, Art Direction, Integrated Marketing
Education
Ithaca College
B.F.A, Fine Arts/Art History
San Francisco Art Institute
Painting/Sculpture, Fine and Studio Arts
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Anatomy/Drawing/Classical Painting, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Radnor High School
HS Diploma
A\V Creative 2007 - Present
Restoration Hardware 2003 - 2007
Smith & Hawken 1999 - 2002
Skills
Graphic Design, Production, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Technical..., Apparel Flats, Layout, Creative Direction, Editing, Art, Catalogs, Photography, Brochures, Art Direction, Editorial
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science
Self Employed June 2015 - Present
Publishers Group West January 2011 - June 2015
Eucalyptus Magazine January 2010 - June 2012
Outdora July 2009 - December 2010
Broken Bottle Press January 2009 - May 2010
Smith & Hawken January 2008 - January 2009
Publishers Group West December 2006 - August 2007
Mills College August 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Marketing, Bookbinding, Letterpress, Catalogs, Publishing, Web Content, Editing, Magazines, Books, Editorial
Education
Mills College 2004 — 2006
MFA, Creative Writing, Poetry
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1999 — 2003
BA, English
Freelance makeup January 2015 - Present
Ashley Stewart April 2014 - Present
624 Productions June 2013 - Present
Makeup By Stella 2012 - Present
GAP, Inc. October 2013 - November 2013
Totsy September 2011 - May 2013
eFashion Solutions April 2010 - September 2011
Smith & Hawken October 2006 - August 2009
M&N Boychuk Stone Co June 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Mac, Word, Merchandising, Hair, Makeup Application, Wardrobe Styling, Mannequin Accessorizing, Still-life styling and..., Inspiration Boards, Talent Acquisition, Sewing, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Lightroom, Fashion, Styling, Makeup Artistry, Visual Merchandising, Editing, Microsoft Word, Retail, Wardrobe, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Fashion Photography, Illustrator, InDesign, Photo Shoots, Apparel, Airbrush, Beauty Industry, Catalogs, Trend, Fashion Shows, Fashion Design
Education
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools-Perth Amboy 2012 — 2013
Certified Freelance Makeup Artist, Makeup Artistry
Berkeley College 2007 — 2009
Associates of Science, 2010; Fashion Marketing & Management
Gap Inc./GID 2014 - Present
Gap Inc. Direct 2007 - 2014
Gap Inc. 2003 - 2007
Fitch Design 2001 - 2003
Smith & Hawken 1998 - 2001
The Walt Disney Company 1995 - 1998
Skills
Product Development, Retail, Consumer Insights, Customer Experience, E-commerce, Product Management, Merchandising, Business Strategy, CRM, Marketing, Customer Insight, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing
Education
Concord Academy
Harvard University
BA
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
MBA
Ivystone Group LLC September 2009 - Present
Smith & Hawken September 2001 - November 2008
The Great Ace in Chicago 1992 - 2000
The Great Ace in Chicago 1992 - 2000
The Great Ace in Chicago 1992 - 2000
The Great Ace in Chicago 1992 - 2000
The Great Ace in Chicago 1992 - 2000
Skills
Wholesale, Product Development, Interior Design, Gifts, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Trend Analysis, Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, Negotiation, Purchasing, Customer Service, Styling, POS, Profit, Management, Jewelry, Trade Shows, Sales Operations, Training
Education
Illinois State University 1983 — 1988
BS, Pscychology
Security One Lending 2011 - Present
Bear Data Solutions, Inc. 2004 - 2010
CAT Technology, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Wine.com 1999 - 2000
Onsale, Inc. 1998 - 1999
Smith & Hawken 1993 - 1998
Deloitte & Touche 1991 - 1993
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Mortgage Lending, Business Development, Loan Origination, Microsoft Office, Investment Properties, Underwriting, Customer Service, Networking, Accounting, Finance, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Reverse Mortgages, New Business Development, Executive Management, Entrepreneurship, Retirement, Refinance, Residential Mortgages, Investments, FHA, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., FHA financing, Mortgage Banking, Credit, Loans, VA loans, Banking, Certified Mortgage..., Home Equity Loans, USDA, Home Equity, Public Speaking, Retirement Planning
Education
Golden Gate University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
Brookdale Senior Living April 2011 - September 2012
Talbots October 2010 - April 2011
FiftyForward January 2008 - August 2009
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. October 2007 - January 2008
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. November 2006 - February 2007
Smith & Hawken October 2005 - May 2006
Alzheimer's Association January 2005 - May 2005
Crabtree & Evelyn October 1997 - November 2002
Skills
Preventative Health..., Community Outreach, Advocater for Oppressed..., Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Program Development, Non-profits, Gerontology, Stress Management, Community Development, Therapists, Treatment, Customer Service, Grants, Event Management, Group Therapy, Microsoft Word, Healthcare, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Health Education, Staff Development, Family Therapy, Prevention, Adolescents, Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counseling, Supervisory Skills, Motivational..., Leadership Development, Medical Social Work, Patient Advocacy, Plannning, Solution Focused, Wellness, Youth Development, Resume Writing, Clinical Research
Education
University of Tennessee- College of Social Work 2001 — 2003
MSSW, Emphasis in Management and Community Practice (MCP Concentration)
Belmont University 1995 — 1999
BSSW, Social Work / Minor in Sociology
C.E. Anderson & Associates March 2015 - Present
Sargent & Lundy August 2011 - June 2014
Pottery Barn October 2010 - February 2011
Qualitech Electrical Engineering March 2010 - July 2010
Smith & Hawken November 2006 - October 2009
Department of Energy - Priority - Trico - Kroger January 2000 - August 2006
United States Marine Corps March 1991 - January 2000
Skills
AutoCAD, CAD, Microstation, Architectural Drawings, Bentley Microstation, Submittals, Revit, Marketing, AutoCAD Architecture, BIM, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Project Management, MS Project, Frameworks, Architectures, Steel Detailing, Sustainable Design, Construction Drawings, Steel Structures, SketchUp, Architectural Design, Modeling, 3D, Rendering, Architecture, Microsoft Office, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, Novell Server, Fusion 8, Drawing, Navisworks, Structural Engineering, Construction, MicroStation
Education
Robert Morris University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Architectural Technology, 3.4 Overall / 3.8 Core Studies
Robert Morris University - Illinois 2008 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), 3.63/4.0
Overton-Watkins High School 1986 — 1990
High School, General Education, Graduated w/ Diploma
Gump's 2007 - 2009
Restoration Hardware 2004 - 2006
Smith & Hawken 1997 - 2001
Skills
Catalogs, Visual Merchandising, Photos, Art
Education
Parsons School of Design
UC Santa Cruz July 2014 - June 2015
Wine Valley Catering October 2013 - September 2014
Bohemian Grove June 2013 - July 2013
AM/PM March 2013 - June 2013
J St. Wellness December 2009 - December 2012
Claims Eval. September 2010 - September 2011
Smith & Hawken July 2009 - August 2010
Moran Construction Inc. February 2008 - April 2009
Best Buy June 2007 - December 2008
Cost Plus World Market October 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Social Media, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Time Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Negotiate, Leadership, Team Building
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Critical Race & Ethnic Studies
Sacramento City College 2009 — 2011
Sierra College 2008 — 2009
Santa Rosa Junior College 2006 — 2007
Napa Valley College 2003 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Psychology
BedandBreakfast.com January 2015 - Present
Writer for Hire April 2011 - Present
LinkedIn January 2015 - July 2015
Airbnb January 2014 - December 2014
salesforce.com February 2012 - February 2013
Banana Republic September 2008 - April 2011
Smith & Hawken September 2006 - July 2007
Macy's July 2003 - October 2006
OldNavy.com 2003 - 2004
Estates West Magazine January 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Editorial, Stories, Web Content, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Brochures, Editing, Writing, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Blogging, Copywriting, Journalism, Social Media, Magazines, Lifestyle, Fashion, Advertising, Newspaper, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Promotions, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Content Management, Publications, Luxury Lifestyle, Horticulture, Gardening, Freelance Writing, Proofreading, Editorial Consulting, Resume Writing, News Writing, Creative Writing, Pitch Letters, Pitching Stories, Query Writing, Online Advertising, Storytelling, Newspapers, Public Relations, Newsletters, Content Development, Content Strategy, Marketing
Education
San Francisco State University 1990 — 1993
B.A., Journalism
San Jose State University 1987 — 1990
Advertising
Merritt College 1986 — 1989
Landscape Horticulture
Dominican University of California October 2012 - Present
Pencils for Africa September 2012 - Present
St. Hilary School October 1998 - Present
Yellowfin Designs October 1995 - October 1998
Esprit October 1988 - October 1994
Giorgio Armani October 1988 - October 1994
Smith & Hawken October 1989 - October 1992
Skills
Product Development, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Social Media, Textiles, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Editing, Event Management, Photography, Youth Mentoring, Research
Education
Dominican University of California 2010 — 2012
Master's Degree, Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Harvard University 1981 — 1982
Independent Study Program in Kyoto, Japan
Københavns Universitet 1981 — 1982
Master's Degree, Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Colorado State University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Masterson Staffing Solutions February 2013 - Present
Assured Staffing July 2008 - February 2013
PRO-Connect a Process, Resource, Outsource Connection. July 2006 - February 2013
Budget and Finance Subcommittee of the Rockford Public Schools 2011 - 2013
PRO-Connect a Process, Resource, Outsource Connection. July 2006 - May 2012
Volt Workforce Solutions 2005 - 2006
QPS Companies 1999 - 2005
Smith & Hawken 1995 - 1998
Union Hall Discount Stores 1981 - 1993
Skills
Hiring, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Word, Recruiting, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Leadership, Public Speaking, Retail, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Management, Human Resources, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales, Sourcing, Staff Development, Training, Marketing, Social Networking, Interviews, Account Management, Time Management, Employee Relations, Strategy, Onboarding, Networking, Social Media, Lead Generation, Temporary Placement, Teamwork, Coaching, Cold Calling, Leadership Development, Call Centers, Social Media Marketing, CRM, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Employee Training, Marketing Communications, Resume Writing, Talent Acquisition
Education
Judson University
Bachelor's Degree, Leadership & Management
Judson University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Leadership and Management
1800Baskets.com September 2014 - Present
Jason D Wing January 2013 - Present
LTD Commodities December 2013 - September 2014
Provide Commerce August 2009 - April 2013
Smith & Hawken December 2002 - December 2008
Keeco, LLC September 2000 - October 2002
Rochester Big & Tall September 1998 - September 2000
Spartan Shops June 1996 - September 1998
Skills
Product Design and..., Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Site Optimisation, Product Lifecycle..., Sales Analysis, Forecasting, Program Management, Portfolio Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Microsoft Office, Cognos, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Assortment, Sales, Pricing, Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Brand Development, Start-ups, Private Label, Packaging, Consumer Products
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology
AAS
The University of Akron
BS
Ally Financial Inc. September 2013 - Present
American Funds September 2012 - July 2013
Firstrust Bank March 2010 - August 2012
Smith & Hawken June 2006 - November 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Banking, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Auditing, Retail Banking, Inventory Management, Salesforce.com, Store Operations, Troubleshooting, Financial Transactions, Finance, Office Administration, Task Management, Office Management, Organizational..., Problem Solving, Lexis, Efunds, Fraud Detection, Cedar, KYC, OFAC, CIP
Education
Montgomery County Community College
Associate's degree, Business Administration
NYC Department of Education August 2014 - Present
NYC Department of Education September 2013 - August 2014
The Joester Loria Group August 2011 - December 2012
MTV Networks August 2010 - August 2011
Lord & Taylor November 2010 - December 2010
Smith & Hawken June 2008 - November 2009
Eastchester Recreational Camp July 2007 - August 2007
Orienta Beach Club May 2007 - July 2007
Eagles Nest Daycare September 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Product Development, Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Packaging, Visual Merchandising, Advertising, Creative Direction, Licensing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, PowerPoint, Market Research, Product Management, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Strategic Partnerships, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Consumer Products, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Brand Licensing, Outlook, Concept Development, Research, Fashion, Trade Shows, Social Networking, Brand Management, Time Management
Education
Manhattanville College 2013 — 2014
Dual Masters Degree in Childhood Education and Special Education
LIM College 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major, Visual Merchandising Minor
Eastchester High School 2003 — 2007
Memorial Healthcare System May 2011 - Present
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta December 2009 - December 2010
Smith & Hawken 2006 - 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Outlook, Scheduling, Crystal Reports, Excel, Epic, Sales Management, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Healthcare, Retail Management, Business Management, New Business Development, Restaurant Management, Process Scheduler, Leadership, Training, Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Coaching, Merchandising, Data Entry, Retail Sales, Teamwork, Store Management
Education
Lander University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science
College of Charleston 1992 — 1995
Chevra Kadisha-Sinai Memorial Chapel May 2010 - Present
Kaspick & Company July 2008 - April 2010
Kaspick & Company March 2006 - 2008
Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund May 2004 - May 2005
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties 2000 - 2004
more.com 1998 - 2000
Peet's Coffee & Tea 1994 - 1997
Smith & Hawken 1991 - 1993
Alaska Commercial Company 1983 - 1991
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Growth, Identity Development, Finance, Branding & Identity, Business Development, Fundraising, Non-profits, Strategy, Leadership, Change Management, Start-ups, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, CRM, Social Media, Venture Capital, Marketing Communications, Executive Management, Grants, Leadership Development, Marketing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, E-commerce, Training, Human Resources, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Recruiting, Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Negotiation, Sales, Product Development, Retail, Budgets, Organizational..., Brand Management, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Program Development, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Planned Giving
Education
Cornell University 1976 — 1979
M.S,, Development Sociology
Cornell University 1968 — 1979
Ph.D. (adb), Development Sociology
Cornell University 1968 — 1972
B.S., Industrial & Labor Relations
Master Gardeners Association of BC February 2011 - Present
Mountain Equipment Co-op 2007 - 2009
O'Reilly & Associates 2005 - 2007
Smith & Hawken 2002 - 2005
HearthSong 1992 - 2002
Education
California College of the Arts 1967 — 1971
BFA, Sculpture
The University of New Mexico
Sublime Media July 2013 - Present
Impresys Corporation November 2012 - May 2013
Freelance / Contract 2009 - November 2012
Versailles Interiors 2005 - 2008
Smith & Hawken 2002 - 2005
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, HTML / CSS, Microsoft Office, GenArts Particle..., Graphic Design, Photo Editing, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Advertising, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Editing, Writing, Impresys DemoMate, Outlook, Lync, SharePoint, Digital Media, Dreamweaver, Image Editing, PowerPoint, Content Management, Copywriting, SEO, Magazines, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, User Experience, Video, Online Marketing, Content Development, Photoshop, Web Content, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Photography, Web Analytics, Multimedia, Web Design, Technical Writing, Video Editing, Publications, New Media, Media Production, Flash, Television, Graphics, Digital Marketing, Social Networking
Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver
English, History, English Composition
Axia College of Information Technology
Information Technology, Web Design, Graphic Arts
Seattle School of Visual Concepts
Graphic Design
Mulholland April 2009 - Present
Modern-twist June 2013 - July 2014
Gump's February 2006 - March 2009
Design Within Reach 2006 - 2006
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 2001 - 2006
Smith & Hawken 1998 - 2001
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Catalogs, Product Management, E-commerce, Assortment, Sales, Trade Shows, Project Management, Sales Management, Pricing
Education
Hartwick College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
LynneLondon LLC August 2000 - Present
Agapanthus,Ltd. April 2006 - September 2009
Lynne London Associates September 1999 - January 2009
Smith & Hawken 2001 - 2005
Cooney/Waters Group September 1999 - August 2000
Homestead Inn December 1996 - August 1999
KPR November 1992 - July 1996
MRA Publications February 1988 - November 1992
Lynne London Associates August 1978 - February 1989
Rockefeller University Press September 1970 - June 1978
Skills
Event Management, Editing, Writing, Copy Editing, Editorial, Proofreading, Event Planning, Marketing
Education
LIU Post 1965 — 1969
BA, Fine and Applied Arts
Lower Merion High School 1962 — 1965
Fine and Applied Arts
Rolling Greens Nursery August 2012 - December 2013
Smith & Hawken February 2009 - September 2009
Roger's Gardens March 2004 - July 2008
Skills
PowerPoint, Speakers Bureau, Landscape Design, Sales, Garden, Digital Photography, Consulting, Horticulture, Customer Service, Retail, Photography, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Android, Gardening, Landscaping, Garden Design, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Organic Gardening, Sketching, Concept Design, Sales Management, Parks, Plant Identification, Event Management, Direct Sales, Sustainable Design, Drawing, Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Lighting, Account Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Trees, Water Features, Planting Plans, Nursery, Landscape Architecture, Illustrator, Residential Design, Site Planning, Photoshop, Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, Tree Planting, Hardscape, Microsoft Excel, Designs, Patios
Education
Chapman University 1999 — 2000
pending, English: Journalism, Literature
Irvine Valley College 1995 — 1998
General Studies, English: Writing
The New York Botanical Garden April 2006 - April 2013
The New York Botanical Garden February 2002 - April 2006
Smith & Hawken September 2001 - February 2002
Weeds Garden & Home May 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Museums, Business Development, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Social Media Marketing
Education
Connecticut College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Art History
Parsons School of Design
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Interior Design
Stitch Fix March 2015 - Present
Fundraising and Non-Profit Experience 2001 - Present
Integrated Community Services 2001 - 2002
Vivande Porta Via 1999 - 2001
Smith & Hawken 1998 - 1999
Neiman Marcus 1997 - 1998
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. 1996 - 1997
DFS Group Limited 1989 - 1994
Skills
Merchandising, Marketing, Retail, Sales, Networking, Spanish, Fundraising, Specialty Retail, Business Relationship..., Business Relationship..., Visual Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Styling
Education
College of Notre Dame, Belmont CA 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Universidad de Sevilla 1995 — 1995
Liberal Arts Studies
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco 1987 — 1989
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Merchandising and Marketing
Restoration Hardware June 2011 - Present
Title Nine, Inc June 2010 - June 2011
Restoration Hardware, Inc September 2006 - June 2010
Parachute August 2004 - September 2006
Kaiser Permanente January 2004 - August 2004
VF Corp. 2000 - August 2003
The North Face, Inc June 1993 - June 2003
Emporium Capwell 1986 - 1993
Smith & Hawken 1992 - 1992
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Start-ups, Merchandising, Product Development, Profit, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Forecasting, Multi-channel Retail, Inventory Management, Budgets, P&L Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, P&L, Apparel, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Experience, Store Management, Driving Results, Merchandise Planning, Business Process..., Mergers, Team Building, Operations Management, E-commerce, Human Resources, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Customer Service, Selling, Finance, New Business Development, Training, Trend Analysis
Education
Saint Mary's College of California 1997 — 1998
Master
University of California, Berkeley 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts
Digital Agencies, Software Companies, eCommerce October 2014 - Present
Citron Studio January 2013 - October 2014
StudioGood - Cause Media Group July 2009 - January 2013
Kompolt - Cause Media Group March 2003 - June 2009
eBay June 2001 - March 2003
eBay March 2000 - June 2001
Smith & Hawken 1998 - 2000
Cost Plus World Market 1996 - 1998
Skills
Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Project Management, E-commerce, Online Advertising, SEM, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Cause Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Superior Client Service, Agency Relationship..., Staff Management, SEO, PPC, Analytics, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Start-ups, Online Marketing
Education
California Polytechnic State University, SLO
BS
California Polytechnic - International Program, London, England
Sullivan Services September 2008 - Present
US Bankruptcy Court June 2012 - September 2012
Red Barn Productions 2010 - 2012
Scientific Learning 2009 - 2009
PlanetOut, Inc. January 2007 - September 2008
Smith & Hawken 2004 - 2005
Autodesk 2004 - 2005
Exchange Bank 2002 - 2003
Fair Isaac Corporation 2000 - 2002
FICO 2000 - 2002
Skills
DHCP, DNS, WINS, Powershell, Perl, Server Architecture, Active Directory, SMS, Messaging, LANDesk, Integration, Replication, Imaging, Group Policy, Windows Server, Windows Server 2003, IIS, TCP/IP, Windows Server 2008, VPN, WSUS, Firewalls, VMware, Servers, VMware ESX, Antivirus, FTP, Routers, Switches, XP, ISA Server, Backup Exec, Hyper-V, Blackberry Enterprise..., Windows 7, Windows, Cisco, SMTP, ISA, Proxy, Terminal Services, Cisco Technologies, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Network Administration, Microsoft Exchange, Digital Imaging, TMG, Unix, Troubleshooting
Education
San Francisco State University 1977 — 1987
B.A.
California State University-East Bay 1974 — 1977
N/A
Woodside Priory School 1965 — 1968
None
The Walt Disney Company May 2012 - Present
Destination XL Retail Group (formerly Casual Male Retail Group) 2011 - 2012
The Connor Group 2010 - 2011
Coldwater Creek 2006 - 2010
Smith & Hawken 2003 - 2006
Ann Taylor, Inc. 1995 - 2002
Skills
Store Management, Recruiting, Profit, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Driving Results, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management
Education
Florida State University - College of Business
Finance, General
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services August 2005 - Present
Smith & Hawken October 2001 - August 2004
gymboree/zutopia 1999 - 2001
Skills
Real Estate, Sellers, Listings, Residential Homes, Negotiation, Marketing, Buyers, Selling, Home Staging, First Time Home Buyers, Single Family Homes, Short Sales, Customer Service, Property Management, New Home Sales, Real Estate Transactions, Investment Properties, Property, Income Properties, Sales, Townhomes, SFR, Condos, Buyer Representation, Investors, Relocation
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1983 — 1985
North Dakota State University 1980 — 1981
CamelBak August 2011 - Present
Sonic Solutions / Roxio / DivX / Rovi January 2010 - August 2011
Smith & Hawken / Scotts Miracle Gro October 2005 - December 2009
Smith & Hawken January 2004 - October 2005
Election Systems & Software January 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, Inventory Management, Performance Tuning, Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Unix, Oracle, Databases, ERP, Requirements Analysis, SQL
Education
DePaul University 1900 — 1900
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Telecommunications
Saisoft 1900 — 1900
The Walt Disney Company January 2015 - Present
The Walt Disney Company 2013 - January 2015
The Walt Disney Company 2004 - 2013
The Hartford 2001 - January 2004
Smith & Hawken May 1999 - 2000
Walt Disney World 1995 - 1999
Skills
SAS, Analytics, Database Marketing, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, ETL, Data Modeling, Business Objects, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, CRM, Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Montclair State University 1987 — 1991
BS, Business Management
Penn State World Campus
STAT 500 - Applied Statistics
Sur La Table July 2012 - Present
Sur La Table February 2010 - August 2012
Sur La Table February 2007 - May 2010
Smith & Hawken August 2004 - January 2007
Smith & Hawken January 1999 - August 2004
Skills
Merchandising, Email Marketing, Mac, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Project Management, Management, E-commerce, Retail, Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Sales, Editorial, Web Design, Team Leadership, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, HTML, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Blogging, Photoshop, Content Management, Illustrator, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, User Experience, WordPress, Dreamweaver, Copywriting, Facebook, Google Analytics, Web Content, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Web Content Management, Direct Mail, Photography, Melting, Heavy Metals, High Voltage, Shredding
Education
San Francisco State University 1991 — 1994
BA, English Language and Literature, General
Tout.com March 2011 - Present
fuseproject 2010 - 2011
Smith & Hawken 2008 - 2009
Skills
Art Direction, Design Strategy, Concept Development, User Interface Design, User Experience, Branding, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Being Awesome, Typography, Corporate Identity, Branding & Identity, Packaging, Experience Design, Interaction Design, User-centered Design, Creative Direction, Design Thinking, User Interface, User Experience Design, Visual Design, Mobile Design, Information Architecture, Wireframes, Graphics, User Research, Visual Identity, Visual Communication, Concept Design, Interactive Advertising, Usability Testing, Storyboarding, Creative Strategy, Mobile Applications, Corporate Branding, Service Design, Digital Strategy, Layout, Design Management, Information Design, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, Brand Development, Usability, Digital Illustration, Brand Implementation
Education
California College of the Arts 2000 — 2004
BFA, Graphic Design
Life Is About Moments August 2011 - Present
The Womack Company September 2009 - Present
To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation 2012 - 2012
Human Touch May 2002 - August 2008
Gilligan Enterprises 2000 - 2002
Smith & Hawken June 1998 - October 1999
The Sharper Image, San Francisco, CA May 1985 - April 1998
Atherton Industries dba PicADilly 1978 - 1984
Skills
Hiring, Team Building, Direct Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Retail, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Public Speaking, Product Development, Coaching, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Merchandising, Leadership, Inventory Management, Sales, Recruiting, Marketing, Budgets, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Store Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Sales Operations, Training, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Start-ups, Email Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Management, Team Leadership, Account Management, Public Relations, Employee Training, Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Development, Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships, Creative Direction, Trade Shows, Negotiation
Education
College of Marin 1968 — 1970
"AA", English Language and Literature, General
Prezi March 2014 - Present
Metropolitan Copy (freelance and contract work) September 2011 - Present
Walmart eCommerce April 2012 - March 2014
Creative Lift Advertising February 2008 - September 2011
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. November 2004 - February 2008
Walmart.com 2004 - 2006
Safeway Stores December 2001 - March 2004
Smith & Hawken 2000 - 2001
Skills
Copywriting, Advertising, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing, SEO, Copy Editing, User Experience, Direct Mail, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
California State University-Chico 1987 — 1993
BS, Journalism/Recreation and Travel Mgmt
Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley, CA 1983 — 1987
Space NK October 2013 - Present
Sephora April 2005 - June 2012
Smith & Hawken 2004 - 2005
Discovery 1999 - 2003
Macy's West 1996 - 1999
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Assortment, Fashion, Apparel, Forecasting, Customer Service, Luxury Goods, Management, Sales, Store Management, Trend
Education
Gonzaga University 1982 — 1987
Wells Fargo May 2014 - Present
Challenge-Family - We Are Triathlon March 2014 - Present
McCann Worldgroup August 2013 - January 2014
TriColumbia March 2009 - December 2013
Restoration Hardware July 2012 - January 2013
XYZ Graphics September 2011 - March 2012
Jansport December 2010 - June 2011
Blue Shield of California August 2010 - December 2010
WDFA Marketing November 2009 - May 2010
Smith & Hawken July 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Project Management, Traffic Management, Client Management, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Pre-press, Marketing Communications, InDesign, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, QuarkXPress, Graphic Design, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., E-commerce, User Experience
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Arts & Photography
Havok October 2010 - Present
Image Metrics October 2008 - October 2010
Havok July 2007 - October 2008
Smith & Hawken October 2004 - July 2007
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company August 1991 - October 2004
Skills
Sales Management, Marketing Management, Customer Service..., Software Sales..., Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Marketing, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Public Relations, Mergers, Business Acquisition, Salesforce.com, SAP ERP, International Sales, International Relations, International Project..., International Marketing, International..., Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Management, Social Games, Strategy, Online Advertising, Online Gaming, Mobile Devices, Mobile Games, Licensing, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Account Management, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Diablo Valley College 1985 — 1987
Associate's degree, Art/Art Studies, General
Smith & Hawken July 2006 - Present
Education
Aberdeen College 1980 — 1985
Diploma in Foreign Languages for Business, French & Italian Language Arts with Business Studies
St Martin's School, Solihull, UK 1972 — 1976
'A' Levels, English Literature, French, Food Science & Nutrition
Bed Bath & Beyond June 2008 - Present
Mikasa December 2005 - January 2008
The Bombay Company May 2001 - December 2005
Smith & Hawken July 1998 - January 2001
eddie bauer 1996 - 1997
restoration hardware 1995 - 1996
pier 1 imports 1988 - 1995
Skills
Retail, Merchandising
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1985 — 1988
Old World Christmas October 2014 - Present
Transpac Imports, Inc March 2009 - February 2014
Zoom Eyeworks September 2005 - September 2008
Smith & Hawken September 2003 - September 2005
Adventure Optics 1996 - 2003
Revo Sunglasses 1989 - 1996
Revo 1989 - 1996
Cosmair 1978 - 1987
Skills
New Business Development, Merchandising, Start-ups, Product Development, Leadership, Management, Wholesale, Customer Oriented, Customer Service, Marketing, Retail, Recruiting, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Sales Operations, B2B, Market Planning, P&L Management, Account Management, Business Planning, Executive Management, Advertising, Brand Development, Sourcing, Business Strategy, Pricing, Forecasting
Education
Ohio University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
GenCap Portfolio Management September 2014 - Present
Bradley Real Estate 2010 - Present
Quantum Capital Management April 2008 - July 2014
Marin Realty Group February 2007 - October 2009
Keller Williams September 2006 - February 2007
Beringer Blass Wine Estates January 2004 - February 2005
Nordstrom May 1997 - December 2004
Smith & Hawken February 1990 - May 1993
Skills
Investors, Investment Properties, Sellers Agent, Buyer Representation, Single Family Homes, Condos, Short Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Residential, Selling Residential, Real Estate Transactions, REO, Listings, Real Property, Real Estate, Foreclosures, Relocation, Sales, Referrals, Buyers, Luxury, New Home Sales, Seniors, Marketing, Townhomes, SFR, Rentals, FHA, Negotiation, New Homes, Move Up Buyers, 1031 Exchanges, Sellers
Education
Lewis and Clark College
Portland State University
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company December 2014 - Present
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company May 2014 - Present
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company February 2013 - Present
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company January 2012 - January 2013
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company January 2011 - January 2012
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company January 2010 - January 2011
Smith & Hawken November 2008 - January 2010
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company April 2008 - November 2008
The Longaberger Company 1992 - December 2007
Ernst & Young 1990 - 1992
Skills
Strategic Planning, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Lean Manufacturing, Direct Sales, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Procurement, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Retail, Business Development
Education
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA, Strategy and Marketing
Muskingum College 1986 — 1990
BA, Accounting and Finance
Smith & Hawken copywritersmith & hawken2007 - 2008
Education
Mills College 2003 — 2005
MFA, creative writing
Smith & Hawken 2007 - 2008
Sharper Image 2001 - 2005
Education
California College of the Arts 1988 — 1991
Zillow November 2014 - June 2015
Pottery Barn July 2014 - November 2014
Downtown Dog Lounge March 2011 - September 2014
Anthropologie October 2012 - April 2013
Smith & Hawken March 2009 - December 2009
Nordstrom December 2000 - May 2007
Nothwest Airlines April 1998 - January 2000
procopio 1990 - 1993
Skills
Interior Design, Space planning, Rendering, SketchUp, Graphic Design, Furniture, Hand Drafting, Space-planning, Photoshop, Sketching, Illustrator, Model Making, AutoCAD, InDesign, Interior Architecture, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Submittals, Design Research, Retail Design, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Photography, Concept Design, Management, Hand-rendering, Project Coordination, Office Administration, Travel Planning, Expense Budget..., Bill Payment, Executive Calendar..., Sales, Presentation Design
Education
Bellevue College 2010 — 2015
BAA Bachelor's degree in interior design, Interior Design, 3.65
Bellevue College 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Interior Architecture & Design
ADS Solutions 2010 - 2011
Discovery Channel 2000 - 2008
Smith & Hawken 1998 - 2000
Mother's Cookies 1996 - 1998
Montgomery Securities 1994 - 1996
Sierra Detroit Deisel Allison 1992 - 1993
Del Monte Foods 1991 - 1992
Sierra Detroit Diesel Allison 1988 - 1991
Royal Viking Line 1985 - 1988
Zacky Farms 1980 - 1985
Skills
SQL, Programming, RPG, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, IBM iSeries, IBM AS/400
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1979 — 1980
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School October 2014 - Present
Hilary Davis, MFT May 2013 - Present
Bay Area Community Resources May 2013 - October 2014
Pyramid Alternatives August 2008 - May 2013
Pyramid Alternatives August 2008 - October 2010
Youth Service Bureau, San Francisco YMCA August 2007 - June 2008
Smith & Hawken 1992 - 1998
Skills
Treatment, Adolescents, CBT, Adults, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Art, Therapists, Play Therapy, Psychology, Child Development, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy, Case Managment, Mental Health, Case Management, Student Counseling
Education
University of San Francisco 2006 — 2008
M.A., Counseling Psychology
San Francisco State University 2000 — 2003
Psychology
Rhode Island School of Design 1979 — 1983
B.F.A., Illustration, Design
New Seasons Market May 2015 - Present
New Seasons Market July 2010 - May 2015
Self-Employed May 2005 - January 2015
achewood.com June 2002 - February 2011
Williams-Sonoma, Inc March 2004 - September 2005
Williams-Sonoma, Inc November 1999 - March 2004
Smith & Hawken May 1998 - November 1999
Papyrus Franchise Corporation December 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Inventory Management, E-commerce, Retail, Customer Service, Sales, Merchandising, Forecasting, Management
Education
Haverford College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, The Growth and Structure of Cities
Smith & Hawken September 2009 - November 2009
Smith & Hawken October 2007 - October 2008
Smith & Hawken July 2006 - October 2007
Smith & Hawken September 2003 - July 2006
Gap Inc. 1992 - 1998
Education
Sonoma State University 1998 — 2001
BA, Biology
California State University-Monterey Bay 1997 — 1998
Biology
William Woods University 1992 — 1993
equestrian
Centenary College 1991 — 1992
equestrian
Cost Plus World Market January 2010 - April 2011
Smith & Hawken June 2005 - December 2008
Design Within Reach 2001 - 2005
Pottery Barn 1999 - 2001
Skills
Team Building, Pricing, Product Development, Strategy, Sourcing, Assortment, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Retail, Multi-channel Retail, Apparel
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1994 — 1996
Masters, Soviet History
University of California, Santa Cruz 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, History
Rachel Raphael Counseling 2015 - Present
OHSU Oregon Health & Science University March 2014 - Present
Portland State Community Counseling Clinic June 2013 - January 2014
Portland State Community Counseling Clinic September 2012 - June 2013
Portland State University September 2012 - June 2013
Portland State University Counseling Clinic September 2011 - June 2012
Letter & Leaf 2000 - 2012
Edible Marin & Wine Country May 2009 - November 2010
Smith & Hawken 1997 - 2004
San Francisco Botanical Garden, Golden Gate Park 1993 - 1995
Skills
Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Therapists, Mental Health Counseling, Wellness, Training, Horticulture, Garden, Garden Design, Mindfulness, Counseling Psychology, Psychology
Education
Portland State University 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Counseling, 4.0 GPA
University of California, Davis 1992 — 1993
Plant Biology
Oregon State University 1991 — 1992
Post-Baccalaureate Courses, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Botany, and Horticulture
University of California, Berkeley 1987 — 1990
B.A., English
DTS, Inc. October 2011 - November 2014
MARINA OFFICE PARK ASSOCIATES January 2009 - January 2010
SMITH & HAWKEN May 2006 - October 2008
ADVANCED FIBRE COMMUNICATIONS/TELLABS October 1997 - August 2005
Education
College of Marin
Math & Foreign Languages
Alfresco Creative Designs 2009 - Present
Pool Patio and More August 2011 - October 2013
Foothill College 2009 - 2011
Smith & Hawken October 2005 - July 2009
Sony Electronics April 2005 - October 2005
Levi Strauss & Co. July 2003 - March 2005
Tommy Hilfiger Retail 1997 - 2003
Wilsons Leather 1990 - 1996
Skills
Store Design, Merchandising Strategies, Visual Merchandising, Retail Management, Merchandising, Store Management, Customer Service, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting, Inventory Control, Sales, Marketing, Selling, Time Management, Retail, Fashion, Profit, Apparel, Real Estate, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Purchasing, Brand Development, Product Development, Hiring, Styling
Education
Foothill College 2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Horticulture and Landscape Design
Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne
St.Onge Design LLC May 1999 - Present
Smith & Hawken February 1995 - June 1998
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. May 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Space-planning, Home Staging, Renovation, Interior Design, Space planning, Interior Architecture, Residential Homes, Sales, Space Planning, Textiles, Construction
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associates Degree, Interior Design & Architecture
University of Colorado Boulder
BA, English
Smith & Hawken February 2009 - August 2009
Smith & Hawken February 2009 - July 2009
EXPO Design Center April 2002 - January 2009
EXPO Design Center 2002 - 2009
Home Depot 2002 - 2009
Education
Fordham University
BA, Social Psychology
Lowe's Home Improvement September 2010 - Present
L.L.Bean June 2003 - February 2011
A.G. Ferrari Foods September 1998 - September 2000
Levi Strauss & Co. February 1996 - September 1998
Smith & Hawken February 1990 - September 1994
Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Leadership, Management, Analysis, Brand Development, Budgets, Creative Direction, Customer Service, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Packaging, Project Management, Sales, Store Management, Training
Education
Pratt Institute 1982 — 1988
Bachelors, Architecture
American Girl August 2013 - Present
ElsaL Inc May 2006 - Present
Elsal Inc May 2006 - Present
Cedco Publishing June 2003 - August 2005
Smith & Hawken 1996 - 2001
Emporium 1991 - 1996
Macy's 1987 - 1988
Skills
Sourcing, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Budgets
Education
San Francisco State University
M.S., Industrial Organizational Psychology
UC Berkeley
BA, Psychology
Russ Lyon/Sotheby's International Realty December 2011 - Present
RE/MAX Valley Properties February 2011 - December 2011
Long Realty Tubac May 2009 - February 2011
Brasher Real Estate, Inc. August 2006 - May 2009
Smith & Hawken 2000 - 2004
GANT Corporation div of PVH May 1991 - April 1998
Skills
Real Estate, Sellers, Buyer Representation, Relocation, New Home Sales, Listings, First Time Home Buyers, Condos, Referrals, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Move Up Buyers, Townhomes, Investors, Residential Homes, Vacation Homes, National Association of..., Listing Homes, Contract Negotiation, First Time Home Sellers, Seller Representation, Relocation Buyers, Buyers, Selling, REO
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1978 — 1983
BS, Fashion Marketing
Walt Disney World May 2012 - March 2013
Whole Foods Market October 2010 - March 2012
Whole Foods Market April 2008 - November 2009
Whole Foods Market October 2005 - April 2008
Whole Foods Market February 2004 - October 2005
Smith & Hawken October 2002 - October 2005
Balducci's October 1996 - October 2004
Whole Foods Market February 1996 - October 1996
Balducci's 1992 - 1993
Skills
Purchasing, Grocery, Food, Customer Service, Merchandising, Graphic Design, Signage, Teamwork, Wine, Food Service, Leadership, Sales, Food, Culinary Skills, Restaurants, Catering, Retail
Education
Fundación Universidad de Bogotá 'JorgeTadeo Lozano' 1987 — 1988
Architecture.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 1985 — 1986
E.S.F., English &Spanish for Foreigners
Escuela Superior de Bellas Artes de Cartagena de Indias
Art History, Watercolor.
Ecole nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts
Art history, watercolor techniques
Destination XL Group, Inc. 2012 - Present
Nautica 2009 - 2010
Smith & Hawken 2008 - 2009
Sur La Table 2006 - 2008
Gap Inc. 2005 - 2006
Organized Living 2000 - 2005
Nordstrom 1997 - 2000
Nordstrom 1995 - 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Profit, Retail, Sportswear, P&L Management, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Store Management, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Driving Results, Merchandise Planning, Big Box, Inventory Management
Education
Citrus College 1988 — 2000
AA, Business
H-E-B Grocery November 2010 - Present
Kathy O'Brien Designs October 2007 - November 2010
Viva Books 2009 - 2010
Smith & Hawken December 2008 - November 2009
Lewis Energy Group July 2006 - October 2007
USAA October 2003 - April 2006
HE Butt Grocery Company June 2001 - April 2003
spencer design group August 1998 - August 1999
Skills
AutoCAD, Higher Education, Procurement, Healthcare, Project Planning, Renovation, Customer Service, Submittals, Corporate Branding, Furniture, Design Research, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Retail, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Interior Design, PowerPoint, Project Management, Sales, Contract Management, Microsoft Office, Interior Architecture, Construction, Space-planning, Sustainable Design, Business Development, AutoCAD Architecture, Workplace Design, SketchUp, CAD, Contract Negotiation, Graphic Design, Management, Architectural Design, Space planning, Strategic Planning, Retail Design, Time Management, FF&E, Construction Management, Design Management, Team Building, Sketching, Illustrator, LEED, Architecture, Architectural Drawings, New Business Development, Rendering
Education
Kansas State University 1977 — 1983
bachelor of interior architecture, architecture and design, Spanish language, culture and literature
Anthropologie September 2008 - Present
Smith & Hawken May 1999 - August 2006
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1979 — 1983
Bachelors, Arts and Sciences
Indiana University Bloomington
Carbonite Logistics September 2014 - Present
C.H. Robinson May 2011 - September 2014
Hub Group May 2010 - July 2010
Smith & Hawken July 2009 - August 2009
Smith & Hawken May 2006 - July 2009
Smith & Hawken May 2005 - June 2009
Skills
Logistics, Customer Service, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Management, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Time Management, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Supply Chain, SAP, 3PL
Education
Georgia Southern University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation, With a Minor in: Information Systems, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Georgia Southern University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Logistics and Intermodal Transportation
Georgia Southern University Logistics Association Georgia Southern University Spanish 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Information Systems
Smith & Hawken August 2004 - 2009
Lenox China September 2002 - August 2004
Country Road Australia October 2002 - February 2004
Talbots November 1999 - October 2000
Polo Ralph Lauren Luggage Company April 1999 - November 1999
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia 1996 — 1998
Associate Degree - Fashion Design, Fashion Design
Equity Residential February 2010 - Present
Equity Residential February 2008 - February 2010
Equity Residential January 2007 - February 2008
White Space May 2006 - September 2006
J & L Catering February 2002 - May 2006
Smith & Hawken October 2001 - November 2003
Swat Product Design January 2001 - September 2001
Gethsemane Garden Center February 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Energy Efficiency, Energy, Sustainability
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Theater-Directing
Charles River Laboratories 2005 - Present
Ann Taylor 2004 - 2005
Smith & Hawken 1999 - 2004
The Hartford 1977 - 1999
University of Connecticut 1974 - 1977
US Air Force 1973 - 1974
Skills
Project Management, Leadership, Time Management, Software Documentation, Teamwork, Customer Service, Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, Management
Education
Manchester Community College 1996 — 2000
Business Communications
Asnuntuck Community College 1983 — 1988
Business Management
The Hartford Graduate Center, RPI
Building Technology
Defence Information School -USAF 1973 — 1973
Public Relations/ Photo-Journalism
The University of Connecticut
January 2013 Flow ProcessorTargetNovember 2011 - April 2012
Smith & Hawken March 2004 - November 2009
OneBeacon Insurance 2001 - 2003
Merck 1996 - 2000
Prudential Service Bureau 1993 - 1996
AT&T July 1993 - November 1993
Prudential Property & Casualty July 1972 - March 1993
Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Sales, Customer Service, Sales Management, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Marketing, Time Management, Leadership, Team Leadership
Education
Bryant University 1968 — 1972
B.S., Business Management
Restoration Hardware September 2009 - Present
Smith & Hawken 2002 - 2009
The Nature Company 1995 - 2001
Macy's West February 1993 - June 1995
Macy's West August 1983 - February 1993
Lord & Taylor January 1980 - August 1983
Lord & Taylor September 1976 - August 1980
Education
Michigan State University 1972 — 1976
BS Retailing, Retail & Marketing
Robert Allen Group January 2013 - Present
Anita Crosby, Interior Designer April 2011 - January 2013
Pierre Deux March 2009 - April 2011
Smith & Hawken October 2006 - March 2009
Anita Crosby Interiors, Inc. 1999 - 2006
Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Visual Merchandising, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Space-planning, Interior Design, Retail, Retail Sales, Furnishings, Space planning, Furniture, Space Planning, Sales Management
Education
Georgia State University
BVA, Interior Design
Tulane University 1976 — 1980
BS, Psychology
Quality Technology, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Invertix Corporation August 2011 - January 2014
Invertix Corporation February 2011 - August 2011
Smith & Hawken November 2008 - September 2009
Gala Events Inc. June 2006 - October 2007
MROI LLC June 2005 - June 2006
Conference of Grand Masters August 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Risk Management, Project Planning, Government, Budgets, Program Management, Sales, Project Management, Event Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Business Planning, Employee Relations, Nonprofits, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Eckerd College 1985 — 1988
BA, Theater, Production Management and Set Painting
jan staehli design owner - managerjan staehli design -PortlandJune 1986 - Present
Smith & Hawken 1998 - 2000
Skills
Residential Homes, Interior Design, Real Estate
Education
Portland State University
urban planning
GE Capital August 2013 - Present
GE Capital October 2012 - August 2013
OnTrack Communications April 2010 - October 2012
Talking Media Group September 2011 - April 2012
Onward Healthcare May 2011 - July 2011
Smith & Hawken June 2009 - November 2009
Smith & Hawken December 2007 - June 2009
Healy Hauling and Rigging 2006 - 2007
Skills
Supply Chain, Succession Planning, Relationship Marketing, Executive Management, Business, A/R collections, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Social Media, Management, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, Business Development
Education
Gettysburg College 2005 — 2009
BA, Management
New Canaan High School 2001 — 2005
Office Depot March 2013 - Present
Thomasville Home Furnishings November 2009 - January 2013
Smith & Hawken June 2005 - October 2009
Custom Creations 2003 - 2005
Jayne S. Hillsman Interior Design 1994 - 2003
Corporate Office Systems 1991 - 1994
Office Pavilion/Interiors 2000, Inc. 1989 - 1991
PHH Avenue and PHH Interspace 1987 - 1989
Northrop Corporation 1983 - 1987
Skills
Interior Design, Space Planning, Systems Furniture, Sales, CAD, A&D, New Business Development, Business Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Interior Architecture, Account Management, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Budget Management, Leadership, AutoCAD, Budgets, Drawing, Facilities Management, Floor Plans, Furnishings, Furniture, Illustration, Illustrator, Kitchen, Marketing, Purchasing, Residential Homes, Retail, Selling, Space planning, Space-planning, Strategic Planning, Visual Merchandising
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Interior design
MiaSole May 2014 - Present
iPass December 2012 - May 2014
Lavante, Inc. July 2012 - November 2012
Lavante, Inc. March 2011 - June 2012
Accountemps December 2010 - March 2011
First presbyterian church November 2008 - September 2010
Gymboree August 2005 - November 2008
Gymboree April 2004 - August 2005
Smith & Hawken July 2002 - April 2004
Certicom May 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Notary Public
Education
Fuller Theological Seminary 2005 — 2008
MA, Theology-Biblical Studies
Gordon College 1983 — 1987
BA, Biblical Studies
Gumps January 2010 - Present
Smith & Hawken 2005 - 2008
Macys 1994 - 2000
Skills
Production Planning, Studio and location..., Photoshop, Catalogs, Inventory Management, Styling, Apparel, Packaging, Portrait Photography, Fashion, Retail, Trend Analysis, Photography, Merchandising, Mac, Commercial Photography, Digital Photography, Film Production, Project Planning, Purchasing, Creative Direction
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography 1990 — 1992
BA, Illustration photography, color theory
Santa Barbara City College 1990 — 1992
B.S., General
SEIU June 2010 - September 2010
SEIU June 2009 - September 2009
SEIU June 2008 - January 2009
Smith & Hawken August 2004 - July 2005
Skills
C#, SQL, C++, PHP, Windows, Project Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Customer Service, Java, HTML, XHTML, Linux, Photoshop, Research, Teamwork, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English
Education
George Mason University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
Montgomery College
Barnes & Noble August 2009 - Present
Smith & Hawken March 2005 - August 2009
Linens N Things August 1999 - March 2005
Education
Clemson University
Master of Science (MS), Management
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Serena and Lily April 2013 - Present
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.- Pottery Barn March 2012 - April 2013
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.- Pottery Barn January 2011 - March 2012
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.- Pottery Barn August 2009 - January 2011
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.- Williams-Sonoma Home February 2008 - February 2009
Smith & Hawken March 2007 - January 2008
PHOTO TLC August 2006 - March 2007
Marin Bikes December 2005 - June 2006
GENETIC SAVINGS & CLONE February 2005 - August 2005
CAMELBAK PRODUCTS, LLC July 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Logistics, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Customer Service, Management, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Planning, Multi-channel Retail, Inventory, Inventory Control, E-commerce, Sales, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Retek, Demand Planning, Apparel, Store Management, Profit
Education
Dominican University of California 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Rejuvenation 2006 - Present
Smith & Hawken 2003 - 2008
Hold Everything / Williams-Sonoma 2000 - 2002
Education
Portland Community College
Lincoln High School
The Depot Bookstore August 2014 - Present
The Glassman Group May 2013 - August 2014
The Depot Bookstore August 2011 - August 2014
Baby and Kids Company April 2008 - April 2011
Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) 2007 - 2008
Smith & Hawken 1999 - 2001
Advertising 1991 - 1998
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 1988 - 1991
Skills
Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Highly detail oriented, Reliability, Multi Tasking, Office Management, Customer Service, Administrative..., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Education
Dominican University of California 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Sustainability Studies
University of Virginia 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Maison Carraux March 2013 - Present
Smith & Hawken 2005 - 2008
Skills
Sales Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail
Education
Marshall University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Sur La Table July 2010 - Present
Smith & Hawken 2005 - 2009
Sur La Table 2004 - 2005
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Driving Results, Profit, Sales, New Store Openings
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting
Indiana Wesleyan University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General