The Land of Nod
Industry: Retail-store company
DescriptionThe Land of Nod is a catalog, internet and retail store company, based in Morton Grove, Illinois, specializing in children's furniture, bedding and accessories. The company designs the majority of their items themselves. Sales: 1 (800) 933-9904 Headquarters: Northbrook, IL CEO: Michelle Kohanzo (Feb 2012–) Founded: 1996, Northbrook, IL Number of employees: 225 Parent organization: Crate & Barrel
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The Land of Nod Employees
The Land of Nod March 2015 - Present
Nordstromrack.com HauteLook, a Nordstrom Company May 2014 - January 2015
American Apparel January 2011 - May 2014
Tactic Company June 2010 - January 2011
Economic Development Council for Central Illinois January 2010 - May 2010
Bradley University October 2009 - May 2010
2008 Barack Obama Presidential Campaign September 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Email Marketing, Editing, Newsletters, Social Media, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Editorial, Advertising, Writing, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Digital Media, Branding & Identity, Creative Strategy, Copy Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Web Content
Education
Bradley University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Philosophy, Political Science, History Minor
Marmoset September 2014 - Present
Marmoset September 2014 - March 2015
Marmoset July 2014 - September 2014
The Land of Nod November 2011 - September 2014
Henry Art Gallery October 2013 - March 2014
Sub Pop Records January 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Social Networking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Philanthropy, Sales, Management, Marketing, Client Relations, Employee Training, Studio Managers, Data Management, Sociology, Art History, Architecture, Publicity, Curatorial Projects, Artist Relations, Project Coordination, Social Media, Communication, PowerPoint, Leadership
Education
University of Washington 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology
University of Oregon 2010 — 2011
Munchkin June 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod February 2012 - June 2014
The Land of Nod April 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Email Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Management, Social Networking, Retail, Strategic Corporate..., Brand Development, Web Marketing, Google Analytics, Online Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Sponsorship, Typepad, Omniture, Brand Awareness, Events Coordination, Event Planning, Product Marketing, Networking, Connecting People, Cause Marketing
Education
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2004
Glenbard West High School 1996 — 2000
ULTA Beauty July 2015 - Present
Cubicle Ninjas September 2014 - July 2015
The Land of Nod March 2011 - September 2014
media·storic 2008 - 2012
Bsox Design Firm December 2010 - March 2011
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2005 — 2008
BFA, Art & Design
The Land of Nod October 2013 - Present
The Land of Nod January 2013 - October 2013
The Land of Nod June 2009 - January 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation
Education
Harrington College of Design 2006 — 2012
The Land of Nod October 2014 - Present
Nordstrom June 2010 - February 2014
Nordstrom June 2006 - June 2010
Nordstrom May 2002 - May 2006
Nordstrom July 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Apparel, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Assortment, Profit, Store Management, Management, Sales Operations, Trend
Education
Elmhurst College
Illinois Teaching Cerification Type 03, Elementary Education and Teaching
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Fashion Merchandising
The Land of Nod 2012 - 2013
Crate & Barrel January 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Retail, Personnel Management, Retail Sales, Writing, Interpersonal Leadership, Interpersonal Skill, Selling Skills, Online Marketing, Marketing
Education
Rutgers University 1993 — 1996
Quick Life November 2012 - Present
The Land of Nod October 2013 - January 2014
Ann Taylor Retail December 2011 - December 2012
Cherry Creek Country Club May 2011 - March 2012
Pradera Country Club May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Event Planning, Sales Management, Retail, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Hospitality
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Meeting and Event Planning
Hastings College 2010 — 2012
Political Science and Government
The Land of Nod May 2011 - Present
Chase January 2002 - April 2004
Information Resources/Mosaic InfoForce June 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Time Management, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Inventory Management, Outlook, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Word
Education
DePaul University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
The Land of Nod April 2010 - Present
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Onboarding, Sales, Strategy, Management, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Benefits Administration, College Recruiting, Team Building, FMLA, Contract Recruitment, Training, Conflict Resolution, Talent Management, Succession Planning
Education
ISU
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
International Academy of Design 1987 — 1989
Associates in Applied Science
Northern Illinois University
Human Resources
Vault Co. January 2015 - Present
Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. August 2013 - January 2015
Schoolhouse Electric Co. March 2013 - August 2013
Schoolhouse Electric Co. January 2013 - March 2013
Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. October 2012 - January 2013
The Land of Nod March 2011 - October 2012
The Land of Nod June 2009 - March 2011
The Land of Nod November 2007 - November 2009
Kaiser Permanente August 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Toys, Retail, Product Development, Product Design, E-commerce, Concept Development, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Online Advertising, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management, Analysis, Social Media, Creative Direction, Management, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Brand Development, Trend Analysis
Education
Seattle Pacific University 2001 — 2005
Interior Merchandising, Merchandising and Buying Operations
GLC Custom Media February 2013 - Present
GLC Custom Media July 2006 - February 2013
Brownfield News 2004 - 2006
Self-Employed 2000 - 2006
The Land of Nod August 2001 - June 2004
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois March 1998 - April 2000
Recycled Paper Greetings May 1992 - April 1998
Skills
Editing, Magazines, Marketing Communications, Publications, Project Planning, Journalism, QuarkXPress, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Content Marketing, InDesign, Newsletters, Advertising, Writing, Project Management, Copy Editing, Editorial
Education
Northwestern University 1994 — 1995
Graduate coursework, Marketing and communications
Boston University 1987 — 1991
BS, Journalism
OMSI June 2014 - August 2014
American Cancer Society August 2013 - May 2014
Kinesiology Department January 2013 - May 2014
The GRAMMY Museum June 2013 - August 2013
Psychology Department January 2013 - May 2013
Campus Dining September 2012 - May 2013
American Cancer Society September 2011 - May 2013
The Land of Nod June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Team Leadership, Project Planning, Communication, Organization, Multi Tasking, Youth Mentoring, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking, Research Design, Analysis, Leading Meetings, Meeting Planning, Creativity, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Recruiting, Direct Mail Fundraising, Music Education, Tutoring, Eco Friendly, Singing, Friendly Personality
Education
Occidental College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Jax & Mase August 2012 - Present
Brooklyn Academy of Music September 2011 - Present
The Land of Nod November 2012 - December 2012
Ralph Lauren August 2012 - September 2012
Tibi September 2011 - September 2011
Astucci August 2006 - December 2009
Cynthia Rose October 2005 - August 2006
AXA Equitable June 2002 - December 2005
Muze Inc. February 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop, Fashion, Design, Sketching, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, International &..., Microsoft Office 2007, Illustrator, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Styling, Textiles
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2004 — 2012
Bachelor, Fashion Design, 4.0
Borough of Manhattan Community College 2002 — 2004
Liberal Arts
Pratt Institute 1997 — 1997
Art/Design
High School of Fashion Industries 1993 — 1997
H.S. diploma, Art/Design
Orchid and the Bee LLC January 2011 - Present
The Land of Nod 2011 - Present
BlackBox June 2014 - Present
Collections Etc March 2015 - Present
Big Ten Network 2011 - Present
Scott Frances - Chicago Locations 2012 - Present
Collections Etc March 2013 - March 2015
GSP Marketing July 2011 - 2012
Item Master January 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Lighting, Photography, Portrait Photography, Editorial Photography, Headshots, Lightroom, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Assisting Others, Digital tech, Set Construction, Nikon, Phase One, Capture One, Speedotron, Dynalite, Wet Plate Collodion, Tintypes, Canon DSLR, Adobe Creative Suite, Studio Lighting, Image Manipulation, Image Editing, Photos, Studio Photography, Weddings, Commercial Photography
Education
Harrington College of Design 2010 — 2012
Digital Photography, Photography, Design
The Land of Nod September 2004 - Present
Chiasso August 1999 - August 2001
Lord and Taylor November 1986 - May 1991
Skills
Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Trend, Inventory Management, Forecasting, E-commerce, Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Retail, Strategic Planning, Management, Negotiation, New Business Development
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
BA, Retail
The Land of Nod October 2014 - Present
Luby Publishing Inc. 2007 - 2014
The Field Museum 2005 - 2006
Quarasan 2004 - 2004
Digital Planet Imaging 2002 - 2003
Blank Doheny 2002 - 2003
Art Graphic Associates 2001 - 2002
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago 2000 - 2000
Columbia College Chicago 1996 - 2000
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Print Production Process, Digital Photography, Invitations, Posters, Typography, Catalog Layout, Magazine Design, Advertising, Exhibit Design, Relief Printmaking
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design
The Land of Nod September 2013 - Present
Music Industry Workshop February 2009 - October 2013
GameStop October 2009 - May 2011
Ravinia Festival May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Office Management, Process Scheduler, A&R, Retail, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Entertainment, Social Networking, Event Management, Facebook, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Music, Music Industry, Time Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Editing, Marketing, Pro Tools, Music Education, Sales, Microsoft Word, Singing, Microsoft Excel, OS X, Music Theory, Guitar
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Business
closerlook, inc. February 2015 - Present
The Land of Nod August 2012 - February 2015
The Buzz Company May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Copywriting, Email Marketing, Content Writing, Proofreading, Editing, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Research, Translation, Interviewing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, English, Creative Writing
Whitney M. Young High School
The Land of Nod April 2015 - Present
Walgreens November 2013 - May 2015
Blackshor Services September 2012 - December 2012
Peoria Chiefs Community Baseball LLC May 2012 - November 2012
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation May 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Painting, Maintenance, QuickBooks, SPSS, PowerPoint
Education
Bradley University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Marketing
The Neiman Marcus Group 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod 2010 - August 2014
Nordstrom November 2012 - August 2013
Lord & Taylor 2009 - 2010
Bloomingdale's 2008 - 2010
Skills
Exceptional oral and..., Strong client..., Microsoft Word, Excel..., Proficient at order..., Skilled at operating..., Strong..., Excellent analytical..., Account Management, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Cosmetics, Makeup Artistry, Management
Education
The University of Akron
The Land of Nod September 2014 - Present
Eric Tulga Photography 2004 - Present
Cafe Medley May 2013 - August 2013
Bottles LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Heavens Best May 2011 - August 2011
Starbucks July 2009 - August 2010
Poogan's Porch February 2008 - July 2009
PetSmart August 2006 - February 2008
Homeflix July 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Portrait Photography, Commercial Photography, Digital Photography, Portraits, Photography, Event Photography, Wedding Photography, Lightroom, Image Manipulation, Photojournalism, Fine Art Photography, Photos, Image Editing, Fashion Photography, Studio Photography, Studio Lighting, Headshots, Travel Photography, Photoshop, Lifestyle Photography
Education
Moody Bible Institute 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biblical Exposition
Trident Technical College 2004 — 2006
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Medela, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Prinova Group April 2014 - June 2015
Keats Mfg March 2012 - March 2014
The Land of Nod March 2011 - April 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation April 1994 - May 1997
Skills
Sales, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1986 — 1990
Business Marketing and Human Resource Management, Business
Distinctive Schools July 2014 - Present
Harry Caray's Restaurant Group March 2014 - May 2014
IRI Worldwide September 2011 - March 2014
Bellevue Management/ PJ Clarke's Restaurant Group August 2007 - September 2011
The Land of Nod August 2006 - August 2007
Caribou Coffee August 2003 - August 2006
Eli Lilly and Company 2000 - 2001
Skills
MS Office Suite, Paychex, ADP Payroll, Human Resources, Onboarding, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Outlook, Employee Benefits, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Budgets, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Talent Management, PowerPoint, Talent Acquisition, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Word, Applicant Tracking..., Employment Law, Performance Management, Data Analysis, College Recruiting, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, Time Management, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, Microsoft Office, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Payroll, Coaching, Customer Service, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Training Delivery, Training, Project Management, Interviews, Leadership, Strategy, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution
Education
Miami University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
DePaul University 2011 — 2011
Sycamore High School 1991 — 1995
Diploma
The Disney Store September 2015 - Present
buybuy BABY May 2014 - Present
buybuy BABY March 2012 - Present
The Land of Nod July 2010 - March 2012
Crate & Barrel 2008 - 2010
Skills
Operations Management, Customer Retention, Merchandising, New Hire Training, Visual Merchandising, Customer Insight, Hiring Employees, Customer Service, Interviews, Inventory Management, Management, Training, Retail, Budgets, Human Resources, Sales, Hiring, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Store Management, Store Operations
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classical and Ancient Studies
Loyola University of Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
The Chicago Bar Foundation July 2014 - Present
JWC Media October 2012 - Present
University of Chicago August 2013 - June 2014
98.7 WFMT January 2013 - July 2013
The Land of Nod December 2010 - August 2011
Bloomingdale's March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Press Releases, Journalism, Facebook, Blogging, Social Media, WordPress, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Publicity, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Press Kits, Copywriting, Newspapers, Magazines, Research, AP Style, Database management, E-commerce
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2012
Journalism
Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie 2012 — 2012
Central European Studies
The Land of Nod February 2012 - Present
The Land of Nod March 2011 - February 2012
The Land of Nod May 1999 - March 2011
The Land of Nod (Crate & Barrel Partner) 1999 - June 2009
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1996 — 1998
n/a - currently unemployed June 2009 - Present
The Land of Nod March 2005 - December 2010
La Petite Academy March 2005 - May 2009
Skills
Radiography, Customer Service, Healthcare, Cpr Certified, Hospitals, PACS, Meditech, Pediatrics, Research
Education
College of DuPage 2009 — 2011
Associate of Applied Science, Radiography
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Residco June 2014 - Present
Fischoff National Chamber Music Association July 2012 - Present
Hazel Street Designs May 2010 - Present
Paper Source November 2013 - January 2014
The Land of Nod October 2012 - January 2013
Paper Source October 2010 - December 2010
Mesirow Financial November 2004 - May 2010
MFB Financial May 2000 - October 2004
MFB Financial October 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Investments, Asset Managment, Customer Service, Asset Management, Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, Web Analytics, Website Updating, Social Media, Company Newsletters, Newsletter Production, IRAs, Investment Advisory, Asset Allocation, Series 7, Series 63, Series 24, Newsletters, Graphic Design, Photography, Digital Art, iWork Pages, Photoshop Elements, iMovie, Raiser's Edge, Mura CMS, Facebook
Education
Spring Arbor University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Indiana University South Bend 1995 — 1997
Business Administration and Management, General
VSA Partners January 2014 - Present
Under Armour February 2012 - January 2014
ChicagoNow of Chicago Tribune Media Group January 2011 - December 2013
The Land of Nod October 2007 - February 2012
Dayton Daily News February 2005 - July 2011
National Lampoon's Rivalfish April 2007 - May 2008
Boston NOW March 2007 - March 2008
Chicago Board of Trade February 2005 - October 2007
The Onion February 2005 - March 2006
Jasculca/Terman & Associates September 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Copywriting, Email Marketing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Social Media, Humor, Catalogs, E-commerce, Branding, Creative Branding, Writing, Advertising Copy, Website Branding, Consumer Advertising, Website Copy, Catalog Copy, humor writing, Advertising, Branding & Identity, Creative Services, Print Ads, Creative Writer, Digital Branding, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Social Marketing, Digital Video, Video, Copy, Retail/Store Signage, Direct Mail Pieces, Direct to Consumer, Umpiring
Education
University of Dayton 1999 — 2003
B.A., Journalism
The Second City
Writing Program
Almost Domestic Mama December 2009 - Present
Gladson February 2013 - September 2014
Comfy Bummy Diapers December 2010 - May 2013
The Land of Nod February 2012 - February 2013
Thirty-One Gifts May 2010 - October 2010
MF Global July 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Sales, Sewing, Blogging, Customer Service, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Marketing, Budgets, Social Media, Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Accounting, Nonprofits, Team Building
Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville 2002 — 2006
BS, Accounting
Caleres, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Caleres, Inc. February 2015 - July 2015
Brown Shoe Company October 2010 - February 2015
Brown Shoe Company August 2009 - October 2010
Brown Shoe Company July 2008 - August 2009
Macy's September 2007 - July 2008
The Land of Nod September 2006 - September 2007
The Land of Nod September 2005 - September 2006
The Land of Nod January 2005 - September 2005
KPMG September 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Product Management, Product Development, Retail, Management, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning, Budgets, Advertising, Retail Buying, Strategic Planning, Trends, Marketing, CPA, Leadership, Purchasing, Sales, Market Planning, Footwear, Shoes, Brand Development, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Fashion, Assortment, Trend, Private Label
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Majors: Finance and Accounting, High Distinction
Carmel High School
The Land of Nod July 2011 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather February 2011 - June 2011
Jellyvision March 2010 - August 2010
United Stationers November 2008 - February 2010
Kraft Foods January 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Writing, Editing, Creative Services, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Humor, Toys, Creative Writing, Advertising, Photography, Proofreading, Blogging, Catalogs, Copy Editing, Social Media, Publications, Packaging
Education
Bradley University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's, English/Creative Writing
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. August 2010 - April 2013
The Land of Nod July 2009 - July 2010
Restoration Hardware December 2006 - October 2008
Mervyns October 2004 - December 2006
American Signature Home Inc September 2003 - September 2004
Continental Furniture February 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sourcing, Strategy, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Management, Leadership, Brand Management, Fashion, Pricing, Marketing, Sales, Global Sourcing
Education
Emory University 2001 — 2005
Quarry Partners, LLC June 2015 - Present
Northern Ground May 2014 - Present
Lightburn May 2012 - May 2014
The Land of Nod November 2010 - May 2012
Boost Marketing May 2008 - November 2010
OC Imageworks May 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Photoshop, CSS, Web Design, Web Development, Illustrator, Graphics
Education
Carthage College 2004 — 2008
BA, Graphic Design, Communications
Sycamore High School 2000 — 2004
Childish Things Resale May 2011 - Present
The Land of Nod December 2010 - December 2010
Urban Elevator September 2009 - November 2009
Osprey Rafting July 2008 - August 2008
Paper White Designs June 2005 - August 2007
Terra Incognito April 2003 - October 2005
Oak Park Public High School January 2001 - January 2003
Education
The Evergreen State College
BA, Creative Psychology
the Oak Park and River Forest High School
Graduated
The Land of Nod July 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod February 2014 - July 2014
The Land of Nod November 2012 - February 2014
The Bradford Group April 2012 - November 2012
The Bradford Group September 2011 - May 2012
The Bradford Group September 2010 - September 2011
State Farm Insurance Agency June 2009 - September 2010
Bistro 2110 June 2007 - October 2009
BMW Financial Services February 2008 - June 2008
Ebberts Farm Market July 2001 - December 2006
Skills
Marketing Analytics, Online Marketing..., HTML + CSS, Advertising, Marketing Research, Filemaker Pro, Excel, Word, Access, Gimp, Joomla, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, SQL, Microsoft Office, Direct Marketing, PowerPoint, Media Planning, Omniture, Display Advertising, Analytics, Web Analytics, Facebook, Marketing, SEO, PPC, Web Design, Email Marketing, HTML, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Customer Acquisition, Strategy, Web Marketing, CRM, Google Analytics, SEM, Google Adwords, E-commerce, Digital Marketing
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 2005 — 2009
Business Administration, Marketing and Finance
The Land of Nod November 2010 - Present
South Loupe Studios January 2003 - May 2010
Hooved Animal Humane Society March 2008 - December 2009
Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation August 2005 - August 2006
Big Deahl Productions March 2001 - December 2002
Big Deahl Productions January 2000 - March 2001
Izui Photography, Inc June 1995 - November 1999
Skills
Catalogs, Print Production, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, Creative Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Photography, Budgets, Image Manipulation, Project Management, Advertising, Email Marketing, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Packaging, InDesign, Graphic Design, Concept Development, Layout, Art, Digital Photography, Image Editing, Mac, Art Direction
Education
North Park University 2006 — 2008
MMNA, Masters of Management Nonprofit Adminsitration
North Park University 2006 — 2008
Masters of Management, Nonprofit Administration
Bradley University 1990 — 1994
BFA, Fine Art, Photography
Ashley Fox October 2014 - Present
Brahmin Leatherworks July 2014 - Present
Jolie's Jewelry May 2014 - July 2014
Farm Direct Market December 2013 - July 2014
The Land of Nod May 2013 - November 2013
Nordstrom September 2012 - February 2013
Nordstrom August 2011 - September 2012
Wet Seal, Inc October 2009 - 2010
H&M August 2008 - August 2009
H&M August 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Sales, Profit, Store Management, Sales Management, Payroll, Event Planning, Fashion, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Time Management, Training, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Driving Results, Employee Training, Trend Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Control, New Store Openings, Styling
Education
Fullerton College 2005 — 2007
Anthropology
Canyon High 1998 — 2002
Ged, General Studies
Calypso St. Barth March 2015 - Present
The Land of Nod November 2014 - Present
Calypso St. Barth October 2013 - March 2015
Nanny July 2013 - September 2013
Macy's August 2012 - December 2012
Macy's November 2011 - January 2012
Education
Shoreline Community College 2013 — 2014
Fashion Institute of Technology 2013 — 2013
Carter's/OshKosh B'gosh August 2009 - Present
Carter's/ Osh'Kosh B'gosh June 2006 - July 2009
Carter's/ Osh'Kosh B'gosh February 2005 - June 2006
Westminster 2002 - 2004
The Land of Nod 2000 - 2001
The Land of Nod 1998 - 2000
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Word, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Bridge, Garment Construction, Fashion Design, Fit, Web PDM, Sewing, Tech Packs, Flats, Sketching, Draping, Apparel, Fashion Illustration, Trend Research, Textiles, Patterns, Flat Sketching, Fitting, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Technical Design, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Wovens, CAD, Fittings, Sportswear, Knitwear, Presentation Boards, Dreamweaver, Retail, Art, Product Design, Microsoft Excel
Education
International Academy of Merchandising & Technology 1997 — 2001
B.F.A, Fashion Design
International Academy of Merchandising & Technology 1997 — 2001
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1995 — 1997
B.F.A., Fashion Design
The Land of Nod January 2015 - May 2015
DwellStudio November 2013 - August 2014
C. Wonder February 2013 - November 2013
Ralph Lauren December 2011 - February 2013
Age Group, Ltd. May 2010 - June 2011
Jamie Godfrey Consulting December 2008 - May 2010
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia February 2007 - November 2008
Rousso Apparel Group 2003 - 2004
Skills
Product Development, Creative Direction, Merchandising, Brand Development, Product Design, Concept Development, Private Label, Brand Licensing, Global Sourcing, Vendor Relationship..., Strategic Partnerships, Visual Merchandising, Art Direction, Trend Analysis, Sales Analysis, Profit Margins, Wholesale, Mood Boards, Color Palette, Overseas Experience, Textiles, Packaging, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Mac, Photoshop, Embroidery, Machine Embroidery, Sewing, Tech Packs, Sample Management, Copywriting, Luxury Goods, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Marketing, Fashion, Photography, Retail, Apparel, Fashion Design, Trend, Wovens, Knitwear
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Production Management
Mineral Point High School
Diploma, General Studies
The Land of Nod October 2013 - Present
The Land of Nod February 2013 - September 2013
The Land of Nod July 2010 - January 2013
Sears Holdings Management Corporation April 2008 - June 2010
Macy's West October 2005 - April 2008
Macy's West July 2005 - September 2005
Macy's West June 2004 - August 2004
BCN Housing Services March 2004 - May 2004
UNESCO January 2004 - March 2004
Skills
Vendor Relations, Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Negotiation, Apparel, Retail, Inventory Management, Outlook, E-commerce, Excel, Forecasting, Purchasing, Analysis, Project Planning, Marketing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2001 — 2005
BS, Apparel Merchandising. Minor Spanish, Honors Business
Modern Luxury July 2015 - Present
Modern Luxury February 2014 - Present
Today's Chicago Woman October 2013 - February 2014
Shiloh Bar & Grill July 2011 - July 2013
MizzouRec Services and Facilities January 2011 - July 2013
Meredith Corporation January 2013 - May 2013
CollegeFashionista December 2012 - May 2013
Vox Magazine August 2012 - May 2013
The Land of Nod May 2009 - January 2013
CollegeFashionista August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Adobe InDesign CC, InCopy, Adobe InDesign CS6, Photoshop, Illustrator, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Editing, Publications, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, AP Style, WordPress, Twitter, Apple Numbers
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Magazine Journalism
lukibaftiri.com January 2014 - Present
AbbVie August 2015 - Present
The Land of Nod August 2015 - August 2015
DigitasLBi_US July 2015 - August 2015
idX Corporation March 2015 - July 2015
Leo Burnett April 2015 - April 2015
Frey Design Group January 2015 - February 2015
Perkins+Will May 2013 - January 2014
Designkitchen January 2012 - June 2012
winterbureau January 2012 - April 2012
Skills
Typography, Visual Communication, Art Direction, Concept Development, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Layout, Communication Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Creative Strategy, Photoshop, Photography, Image Editing, Annual Reports, Graphics, Illustration, Corporate Identity
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2010
BFA, Visual Communication
Sauk Valley Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (AA)
General Assembly
One Step Ahead January 2009 - Present
One Step Ahead December 2005 - December 2008
The Land of Nod June 2005 - December 2005
The Land of Nod October 2004 - June 2005
The Land of Nod October 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Online Marketing, SEM, Social Media, Photoshop, Illustrator, SEO, Google Analytics, Coremetrics Analytics, Endeca, Online Marketplace, Website Merchandising, Scene7, Web Content Management, HTML, Product Knowledge, Amazon, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Baby Products, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, Catalogs, E-commerce, Facebook, Inventory Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development, Retail, Sales
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1997 — 1999
Illustration & Design
Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art 1996 — 1997
Illustration & Design
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1991 — 1993
HoMedics May 2015 - Present
Higgins Copy + Creative August 2010 - Present
Hile Creative June 2013 - May 2015
University of Michigan Ross School of Business August 2012 - June 2013
The Land of Nod March 2012 - October 2012
McMaster-Carr Supply Company September 2009 - August 2010
2nd Story: Serendipity Theatre Collective August 2008 - September 2009
Columbia College September 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Content Writing, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Healthcare Marketing, Marketing Communications, Web Content, Brand Communication, White Papers, Blogging, Email Marketing, Newsletter Writing, Sell Sheets, Newsletters, WordPress, Advertising, Storytelling, Publishing, Marketing, Content Development, Editorial, Publications, Creative Writing, AP Style, Magazines, Content Strategy, Web Content Management, Journalism, Integrated Marketing
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, Writing, 3.95/4.0
Nutritional Therapy Association 2015 — 2015
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services
Postmates August 2015 - Present
The Land of Nod July 2014 - Present
Indoor Panda LLC September 2009 - Present
Pinnacle Advertising October 2014 - August 2015
Windy City Rollers June 2012 - April 2014
TMP Worldwide August 2010 - November 2013
IMAX November 2006 - September 2010
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago December 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Web Design, HTML + CSS, Windows, Mac OS X, OS X, HTML, CSS, Typography, Logo Design, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Mac, XHTML, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, CMS, Social Media, Photoshop
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2006 — 2009
BFA, Graphic Design
University of Illinois at Chicago 2005 — 2006
The Land of Nod July 2015 - Present
The Bradford Group August 2013 - July 2015
The Bradford Group March 2012 - July 2013
The Bradford Group April 2010 - March 2012
NSA Media September 2007 - April 2010
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Advertising, Merchandising, Product Management, Direct Marketing, Brand Management, Product Development, Customer Acquisition, Direct Mail, Sales, Market Research, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Market Planning, Account Management, Email Marketing, Leadership, Creative Direction, Management, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Media Buying, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Online Marketing, Social Networking
Education
Northern Illinois University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing
Fragomen Worldwide September 2015 - Present
Lalin Boutique January 2012 - Present
Jill Miller & Associates, P.C. May 2015 - July 2015
The Law Office of Stephen N. Preziosi P.C. September 2013 - September 2014
Fashion Fete NYC April 2013 - September 2013
MRYS International, Inc. September 2012 - September 2013
The Land of Nod August 2012 - December 2012
Runway Couture October 2011 - December 2011
Donna Karan October 2009 - December 2010
Coup De Coeur April 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Social Networking, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media, Customer Service, Leadership, Advertising, Blogging, Fashion, Social Media Marketing, Merchandising, PowerPoint, Editing, Public Speaking, Talent Scouting, Poetry, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Selling, Retail, Marketing, Word, Writing, Excel, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2013 — 2015
Literature and Law BA, English, 3.5
Laguardia Community College 2011 — 2012
Associates, Mass Communication/Media Studies, 3.6
The Land of Nod May 2012 - Present
Harper College August 2011 - May 2015
Valspar February 2009 - February 2012
StudioNorth September 2007 - December 2008
Sanford Brands January 2004 - September 2007
Rubbermaid 2003 - 2004
University of Cincinnati 1997 - 2002
Spagnola & Associates September 2001 - December 2001
1185 Design March 2001 - June 2001
Pentagram March 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Portfolio Assessment, Higher Education, Resume Writing, Strategic Design, Graphic Design, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Graphics, Online Marketing, Corporate Branding, Web Design, Integrated Marketing, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Branding & Identity, Environmental Graphics, Typography, In-house Design, Art Direction, Logo Design, Merchandising, Layout, Marketing, Point of Purchase
Education
University of Cincinnati 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design
The Basis Group, LLC June 2015 - Present
group:basis April 2006 - Present
Human Genome Sciences August 2007 - November 2007
Symmetry Corporation June 2003 - April 2006
Shure 2006 - 2006
The Land of Nod April 2001 - June 2003
Omron Healthcare Inc 2000 - 2001
Beloit Corporation 1999 - 2000
US Army 1995 - 1999
Skills
Software Installation, System Administration, SAP R/3, SAP, SAP Implementation, SAP ERP, SAP BW, SAP Netweaver, ERP, ABAP, SD, SAP Portal, Business Intelligence, SAP BI, SAP Basis, Windows Server, Databases, Project Management, Data Migration, ECC, Oracle, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Enterprise Software, Integration, Business Objects, Performance Tuning, Business Process, DB2, AIX, Collective Bargaining, Crash Dump Analysis, IBM AIX
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1988 — 1992
BA
Career Education Corporation July 2014 - Present
True Religion Brand Jeans May 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod April 2014 - January 2015
Nordstrom June 2012 - April 2014
EXPRESS February 2012 - August 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch November 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Sales, Merchandising, Fashion
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fashion Marketing Management, Junior
The Land of Nod July 2013 - Present
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. March 2011 - July 2013
Kohl's Department Stores October 2008 - March 2011
JCPenney September 2006 - September 2007
Polo Ralph Lauren March 2006 - April 2007
City Studio, Nadeau, and Art 21 August 2001 - September 2006
Skills
Designs, Product Development, Product Management, Vision Creation, Global Sourcing, Department Budgeting, Operating Budgets, Hand Drafting, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Drawing, Market Research, Supplier Negotiation, Change Management, Project Management, Human Resources, Private Label, Merchandising, Retail, Trend Analysis, Textiles, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Brand Development, Management, Creative Direction, Sourcing, Leadership, Product Design, Concept Development, Strategy, Furniture, Strategic Planning, Sketching, Styling, Adobe Creative Suite, E-commerce, Assortment, Luxury Goods, Marketing Strategy, Interior Design, Wholesale, Brand Management, Trend, Trend Forecasting
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2002
Studied Furniture Design, Furniture Design
New York School of Interior Design 1995 — 1995
Studied Interior Design And Drafting, Interior Design
Webster University 1991 — 1993
BA, Art
New York University 1988 — 1991
Studied Art History, Film Production, and Theatre Design, Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Saddleback College July 2015 - Present
Zipwhip August 2014 - December 2014
Burgess May 2013 - August 2014
The Land of Nod April 2013 - May 2013
Velvet Yogurt June 2012 - February 2013
TGI Fridays March 2011 - March 2012
Hobie Surf Shops February 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Creative Writing, Research, PowerPoint, Writing, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Tutoring, Proofreading, History, Organization, Analyzer, Windows, Small Business, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Graphic Design, Graphics, Flyer Design, Special Event
Education
UC San Diego 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
San Clemente High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
The Land of Nod July 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod April 2013 - July 2014
The Land of Nod July 2011 - April 2013
lululemon athletica May 2010 - June 2011
Holly Hunt July 2008 - May 2010
Crate and Barrel February 2006 - July 2008
CB2 February 2004 - February 2006
American Eagle Outfitters 2001 - 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Sales Analysis, Open to Buy Management, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Assortment, Retail Buying, Product Assortment..., Forecasting, Product Development, Fashion, Textiles, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Trend Analysis, Store Management, Marketing, Sourcing, Trend, Management, Inventory Control, Private Label
Education
Purdue University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor, Retail Management
College of American Pathologists (CAP) August 2011 - Present
The Land of Nod December 2007 - February 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources, Retail, Event Management, Fundraising, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Office Management, Leadership, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Administration, Facebook, Administrative...
Education
The Second City Training Center 1994 — 1996
Improv
Columbia College Chicago 1992 — 1996
Theater and Music
The Land of Nod October 2014 - Present
Serengetee LLC September 2014 - December 2014
Michaels Stores, Inc. November 2012 - October 2014
Action Sports July 2012 - October 2012
Kernel Sweetooth July 2011 - June 2012
P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park January 2011 - January 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Facebook, Retail, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Visual Merchandising, Teamwork, Cashiering, Telephone Skills, Critical Thinking, Management
Education
Elmhurst College 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Interdisciplinary Communications, Graphic Design Minor, Advertising
Moraine Valley Community College 2012 — 2013
The Land of Nod March 2015 - Present
The Land of Nod July 2014 - February 2015
The Land of Nod December 2012 - July 2014
The Land of Nod October 2010 - December 2012
Ty, Inc. August 2007 - October 2010
Formation, Inc. May 2002 - August 2007
Safeway January 2007 - July 2007
Paris Presents July 2005 - September 2006
Toss Designs 2004 - 2005
Skills
Product Development, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Merchandising, Illustrator, Graphics, Packaging, Product Design, Negotiation, Toys, Consumer Products, Art Direction, Concept Development, Licensing, Illustration, Sourcing, Creative Direction, Private Label, Apparel, Retail, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, InDesign, Advertising, Textiles, Trend Analysis, Brand Development, Trend, E-commerce, Fashion
Education
San Francisco State University 1997 — 2001
BA, Industrial Arts
The Land of Nod November 2013 - January 2014
Terrain October 2010 - January 2011
Faithful Friends Animal Society February 2010 - September 2010
Philadelphia Eagles April 2006 - February 2010
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Sports Management
The Land of Nod September 2010 - January 2015
DeVry University January 2009 - September 2010
Rainforest Learning Center June 2004 - September 2010
H&M Marketing and Distributing Company July 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Event Planning, Editing, Creative Writing
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Theatre/Theater
Harper College
CNA Certification
The Land of Nod November 2013 - Present
Walgreens October 2003 - March 2013
Walgreens April 2000 - October 2003
Walgreens March 1997 - April 2000
Walgreens August 1994 - March 1997
Walgreens 1991 - 1994
Skills
HIPAA, Training, Program Management, Employee Training, Investigation, Internal Investigations, Fraud, Call Centers, E-commerce, Retail, Pharmacy Benefit..., Pharmacy, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Private Investigations, Customer Service, Written & Oral..., Multi Tasking, Subject Matter Experts, Medicare Part D, Excellent Verbal and..., Famililar with Excel,..., Excellent knowledge of..., Knowledgeable about..., Customer Oriented, Pharmacy Technicians, Compliance, Legal Research, Release of Information, Shrinkage, Managed Care, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Leadership, Team Building, Inventory Control, Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Regina Dominican High School
St. Joan of Arc Elementary School
The Land of Nod March 2012 - Present
The Land of Nod May 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Merchandising, Team Building, Outlook, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales, Marketing, Forecasting, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Fashion, Customer Service
Education
Iowa State University
Francesca Levin January 2015 - Present
The Land of Nod July 2014 - December 2014
Franki's Collections LLC February 2010 - February 2014
The Academic Advantage January 2011 - March 2012
Karin Berger Showroom October 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Sales, Start-ups, Social Networking, Pricing, Leadership, Time Management, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Fashion, Customer Service, Apparel, Inventory Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Retail, Social Media Marketing, Trend Analysis
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Leadership
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers March 2013 - Present
The Land of Nod June 2012 - March 2013
Leo Burnett October 2008 - June 2012
PwC January 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Certified Public..., Accounting, Project Management, CPA, Auditing, Financial Audits, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Michigan State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting
Michigan State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations/Domestic Policy, Public Policy Analysis
Buell Kratzer Powell September 2014 - Present
J2 Building Consultants, Inc. October 2011 - August 2012
Building Envelope Technology & Research February 2011 - September 2011
The Land of Nod September 2009 - February 2011
Berry Architects September 2007 - July 2008
JacobsWyper Architects January 2007 - September 2007
Group G Architecture October 2006 - January 2007
Traditional Architecture September 2005 - June 2006
Skills
AutoCAD, Revit, Submittals, CAD, Design Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Construction, AutoCAD Architecture, Architecture, Sustainable Design
Education
Temple University 2012 — 2016
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture
National Sustainable Building Advisor Program 2009 — 2010
CSBA, Sustainable Building
University of Oregon 2008 — 2009
Political Science, Bachelor of Science
Drexel University 2005 — 2007
Architecture
The Land of Nod August 2015 - Present
H2O Plus July 2013 - August 2015
Chicago Portfolio School July 2014 - October 2014
Claire's Accessories March 2011 - June 2013
Claire's Accessories December 2009 - March 2011
Claire's Accessories December 2007 - December 2009
Freelance April 2007 - December 2007
Publications International October 2005 - April 2007
Photography by Jill September 2004 - October 2005
The Iona Group May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Corel, Packaging, Logo Design, Product Design, Textile Design, Image Editing, Production Managment, Production Art, POS material, Editing, Stationery, QuarkXPress, Graphics, Art, Fashion Design
Education
Bradley University 2001 — 2005
BS, Graphic Design and Multimedia
The Land of Nod October 2013 - Present
Retail Venture Partners July 2012 - September 2013
WONDER, LLC June 2011 - April 2012
The Land of Nod December 2007 - June 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers July 2006 - November 2007
Skills
SEC filings, GAAP, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, CPA, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Forecasting
Education
Baylor University 2001 — 2006
BBA/Macc, Accounting
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation / 680Q SONYC Program August 2014 - Present
Samuel Field Y / 178 OST Program January 2013 - August 2014
The Land of Nod October 2012 - December 2012
Samuel Field Y / 186 OST Program December 2007 - August 2012
Harmony Program January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Music, After School Programs, Staff Development, Student Development, Program Development, Tutoring, Community Outreach, Jazz, Trumpet, Microsoft Office, Basketball, Cpr Certified, Latin Jazz, Latin music
Education
City University of New York City College 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Music
Townsend Harris High School 2003 — 2007
High School, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program
United States Postal Service April 2015 - Present
Crate and Barrel September 1999 - April 2015
Eddie Bauer October 2007 - March 2010
Wells Fargo October 2006 - March 2007
The Land of Nod February 2006 - May 2006
Centennial Peaks Hospital May 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Managing Accounts, Increased Profitability, Customer Retention, Visual Merchandising,..., Resolving Issues, Credit Card Transaction..., Psychiatric Care, Mental Health Treatment, POS & PIB retail..., Customer Acquisition, Inventory Control, Team Building, Team-oriented, Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1985 — 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Drawing and Psychology; Art Therapy Foundation classes
Loyola University Chicago
LLA Therapy August 2014 - Present
Writers' Theatre March 2009 - January 2014
Goodman Theatre March 2007 - March 2009
Silk Road Rising August 2006 - February 2009
The Land of Nod May 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Suite, Tessitura, Total Info, Improvisation, Microsoft Office, Theatre, Marketing, Nonprofits, Time Management, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Fundraising, Customer Service, Editing, Management, Event Management, Social Media, Inventory Management, Acting, Sales
Education
The University of Akron 2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, 1st year Graduate Student
Cleveland State University 2014 — 2014
Post-Baccalaureate classes for Speech Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, currently attending
Kent State University 2014 — 2014
Post-Baccalaureate classes for Speech Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Currently attending
Utah State University 2013 — 2014
Post-Baccalaureate classes/Non-Degree seeking, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, 4.0
University of Dayton 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, German and Theatre
Stout Risius Ross May 2012 - Present
University of Iowa August 2008 - June 2012
The Land of Nod June 2010 - August 2011
New Trier Partners June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Creative, Detail Oriented, Self Motivated, Customer Service, Accounting, Critical Thinking, Highly Analytical, Finance, Commercial Real Estate, Analytical Skills
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2008 — 2012
B.B.A, Finance
University of Newcastle 2011 — 2011
Adlai E. Stevenson High School 2004 — 2008
The Land of Nod July 2015 - Present
Free People June 2012 - July 2015
Fashion Grunge November 2010 - October 2012
TOPSHOP TOPMAN October 2011 - January 2012
Urban Outfitters October 2009 - September 2011
Zippy Productions Celebrity Stylist Jessica Pastor May 2010 - July 2010
Gen Art September 2009 - January 2010
Tween Brands January 2007 - August 2009
Select Showroom January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Styling, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Apparel, Trend Forecasting, Pinterest, Brand Awareness, Fashion Photography, Organization, Retail, Trend Analysis, Creative Direction, Marketing
Education
The Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Sciences, Fashion Merchandising, Minor in Marketing
Ohio University 2005 — 2006
Fine Arts, Graphic Design
The August Jackson Company March 2015 - Present
The August Jackson Company November 2013 - March 2015
Advocate Health Care 2011 - November 2013
Advocate Health Care February 2009 - 2011
The Land of Nod 2005 - February 2009
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Management, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Advertising, Sales, Management
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree
The Land of Nod August 2013 - Present
The Land of Nod December 2011 - August 2013
Alva-Amco March 2011 - November 2011
Glaceau February 2005 - September 2009
Rand McNally November 2001 - October 2004
iExplore, inc. January 2000 - October 2001
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Management, CRM, Sales, Logistics, Consumer Products, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Ithaca College 1993 — 1997
BA, environmental studies
The Land of Nod May 2011 - Present
Nathan James Estenson Photography January 1998 - Present
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1997 — 2000
Homepolish September 2013 - Present
Jen Talbot Design November 2006 - Present
The Land of Nod February 2013 - June 2013
experient, LLC November 2011 - June 2013
b.delicious November 2003 - January 2006
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago August 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Art, Sculpture, Blogging, Marketing Strategy, Environmental Branding, Concept Design, Concept Development, Branding & Identity, Brand Implementation, Program Management, Project Management, Product Design, Retail Design, Interior Design, Hospitality Industry, Corporate Branding, Pitching Ideas, Account Management, Client Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Creative Strategy, Marketing, Packaging, Public Relations, Brand Development
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1992 — 1999
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Installation Art
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture
Skowhegan School of Painting and Drawing 1999 — 1999
Gap Inc./Gap March 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod November 2013 - January 2014
Vera Bradley September 2011 - May 2013
Paychex October 2009 - September 2011
American Eagle Outfitters June 2009 - September 2009
EXPRESS January 2006 - June 2009
EXPRESS July 2005 - January 2006
Express Men July 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Retail, Store Operations, Management, Sales, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Coaching, Retail Sales, Training, Store Management, Merchandising, Customer Service, Employee Training, Selling
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2005
Target September 2011 - Present
The Land of Nod January 2011 - September 2011
Crate & Barrel July 2002 - January 2011
Oilily December 2004 - May 2007
Gap Inc. July 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Textiles, Furniture, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Global Sourcing, E-commerce, Product Development, Marketing, Multi-channel Retail, Planograms, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Product Management, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Apparel, Fashion, Trend, Visual Merchandising
Education
Miami University 1996 — 2000
BS, Marketing
Stratford Place Condominium Association March 2007 - Present
The Land of Nod January 2006 - July 2009
EDUCATE Inc April 2005 - November 2005
RCN March 2000 - January 2003
CESO February 1999 - December 1999
Education
Sarah Lawrence College 1986 — 1990
The Land of Nod November 1999 - Present
Skills
Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Catalogs, Omniture, E-commerce, Graphics, Graphic Design, Retail, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Fashion, Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2001
Urbanest May 2007 - Present
The Land of Nod February 2006 - May 2007
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2009
self company October 2011 - Present
Jennings Chevrolet October 2010 - September 2011
The Land of Nod August 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Social Media, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Google Adwords, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Blogging, Social Networking, Facebook
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2014 — 2015
Nursing, Nursing
Oakton Community College 2012 — 2014
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics
Hallmark Cards July 2015 - Present
IMAX Worldwide Imports January 2011 - June 2015
The Land of Nod August 2008 - August 2010
Suzanne Lovell, Inc. October 2005 - June 2008
Oilily USA October 2001 - October 2005
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Apparel, Fashion, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Trend Analysis, Private Label, Fashion Buying, Trend, Assortment, Management, Product Development, Marketing, Purchasing, Retail, Sales, Trend Forecasting, Wholesale
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Bachelor's degree, History
bishop kelly
EY April 2014 - Present
Mars June 2012 - December 2013
The Land of Nod August 2011 - June 2012
KPMG September 2006 - August 2011
KPMG January 2006 - March 2006
KPMG June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
SEC filings, Internal Controls, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, CPA, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Financial Accounting, GAAP, Financial Analysis, External Audit
Education
Fairfield University 2005 — 2006
MBA
Fairfield University 2001 — 2005
BA, Accounting
CDW July 2014 - Present
Handy Living August 2013 - July 2014
The Land of Nod September 2003 - August 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Merchandising, Retail, Microsoft Excel, AS400 system, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Live Chat, Social Media, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Microsoft Office, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Social Networking
Education
Illinois State University 1992 — 1996
B.S., Family and Consumer Sciences
Harbour Group August 2006 - Present
The Land of Nod 2001 - 2006
The Land of Nod 2001 - 2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1995 - 2001
Education
Miami University 1991 — 1995
Accounting
A.C. Moore November 2014 - Present
Fresh Artists April 2013 - April 2015
Pet360 March 2014 - November 2014
Urban Outfitters November 2012 - March 2014
Urban Outfitters April 2006 - November 2012
The Land of Nod October 2001 - April 2006
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia April 1999 - October 2001
1800flowers.com July 1997 - April 1999
Pompanoosuc Mills February 1996 - July 1997
Lulu's Garden Inc. April 1993 - February 1996
Skills
Merchandising, E-commerce, Product Development, Textiles, Retail, Management, Sales, Trend, Creative Direction, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Fundraising, Furniture, Negotiation, Assortment, Pricing, Entrepreneurship
Education
School of Visual Arts 1986 — 1990
BFA, Fine Art/Art Education
UncommonGoods August 2014 - Present
Matt Hill Art August 2012 - Present
MAC Group February 2013 - July 2014
The Land of Nod October 2012 - December 2012
New York Road Runners January 2012 - June 2012
Starbucks June 2011 - April 2012
Get Your Guts in Gear February 2011 - June 2011
McRoberts Protective Agency, Inc January 2010 - January 2011
Storahtelling July 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Office Management, Training, Management, Sales, CRM, Office Administration, HTML, Social Networking, Photoshop, E-commerce, Data Management, QuickBooks, Production Managers, Spanish, Bilingual Spanish, CRM software, POS, Non-profits, Bookkeeping, Lotus Notes, Coda, Dreamweaver, Lyris ListManager, QuickBase, Outlook, Community Outreach, Smartsheet, InDesign, ADP Payroll, Purchasing Negotiation, Animal Welfare
Education
Brooklyn College 2005 — 2006
Master's degree, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Hunter College 1997 — 2002
BA, English
Lincoln High School 1990 — 1994
Diploma
The Land of Nod March 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod March 2012 - May 2014
The Land of Nod November 2010 - March 2012
The Land of Nod April 2009 - October 2010
Embrace Lifestyle Boutique and Bistro November 2007 - January 2009
Anthropologie October 2006 - May 2007
Anthropologie January 2006 - October 2006
Anthropologie November 2005 - January 2006
Von Maur July 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Financial Forecasting, Product Assortment..., Inventory Management, Product Development, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Management, Sales, Vendor Relations, Fashion, Marketing, Forecasting, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Store Management, Budgets, Assortment, Negotiation, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Store Operations, Social Networking, Outlook, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Analysis, Event Planning, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Training, Leadership, Excel, Loss Prevention
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2000 — 2003
B.S, Fashion Merchandising Minor in Marketing
Private Family October 2013 - Present
Soaring Eagle Academy February 2013 - October 2013
Soaring Eagle Academy June 2011 - February 2013
The Leadershop November 2011 - June 2012
CEP Youth Leadership 2011 - 2012
The Land of Nod June 2006 - January 2011
Crabtree & Evelyn 1998 - 2005
Multiple Schools & Districts August 1989 - August 2001
Crabtree & Evelyn July 1990 - August 1994
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Retail, Management, Team Building, Teaching, Event Planning, Budgets, System Administration, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Writing, Sales Management, Word, Merchandising, AS400, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Analysis, Vendor Relations, Administration, Research, Fundraising, Hiring, Scheduling, Nonprofits, Sales, Community Outreach, Training, Program Development, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Staff Development, Leadership, Parent-Teacher..., Data Collection, Data Analysis, Individualized..., Social Emotional..., Collaborative Problem..., Direct Instruction, Direct Sales, Learning Disabilities, Sensory Processing
Education
St. Norbert College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, English
Urban Outfitters August 2012 - Present
The Land of Nod September 2011 - February 2012
The Land of Nod March 2010 - September 2011
The Land of Nod October 2006 - March 2010
The Land of Nod April 2003 - October 2006
su-zen, Inc. September 1989 - August 2002
Ruby Bohannon Knitwear 1987 - 1998
Skills
Product Design, Merchandising, Toys, Retail, Textile Design, Visual Merchandising, Product Development, Apparel, Textiles, Fashion, Wovens, Management, Trend Analysis, Photoshop, Sales, Inventory Management, Styling
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1985 — 1990
BFA, Textile, Drawing, Photography
LoveSac November 2012 - Present
The Land of Nod September 2009 - October 2012
Coldwell Banker Primus Realty January 2005 - April 2011
Crate & Barrel March 2007 - September 2009
Education
Illinois Institute of Art
B.A. Degree, Interior Design
McHenry County College
Associate of Applied Science Degree, BusinessManagement
The Land of Nod October 2011 - Present
Indiana University School of Medicine August 2009 - 2011
Crate & Barrel February 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Outlook, Social Media, Teamwork, Facebook, Sales
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2005 — 2007
Apparel merchandising, Business
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 1999 — 2003
Biology, Psychology
Whole Foods Market September 2013 - Present
Teach & Learn With Georgia October 2012 - June 2013
The Land of Nod December 2008 - September 2012
Ravinia Festival May 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Customer Service, Writing, French, PowerPoint, Blogging, Retail, Typing, Microsoft Word, Social Media
Education
Kent State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, French
Université Michel de Montaigne Bordeaux 3 2010 — 2011
French
Glenbrook North High School 2003 — 2007
The Land of Nod February 2010 - Present
The Land of Nod 2010 - 2012
SkyView Technology, Inc. April 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Network Administration, Network Engineering, System Administration
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1992 — 1997
Bachelor, Management
The Land of Nod September 2009 - January 2013
East Bank Club April 1994 - April 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Retail
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1989 — 1993
BES, Educational and Counseling Psychology
Radiac Abrasives, A TYROLIT Company January 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod July 2013 - December 2013
The Land of Nod February 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Solid computer skills, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Close Attention to..., Solid Modeling, Machining, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., CAD, Product Design, Product Development, SolidWorks
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering Technology, General
The Land of Nod October 2013 - Present
DePaul University March 2013 - July 2013
Butera Market August 2010 - July 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Mac OS, Adobe Design Programs, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Photoshop, Teamwork, English, Windows, Team Leadership, Time Management
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2016
Finance, General
The Land of Nod February 2012 - March 2013
Tischler's Finer Foods February 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Wielding, Communication, Fine Art, Metalsmithing, Graphic Design, Drawing
Education
College of DuPage 2013 — 2015
Metal and Jewelry Arts
Lyons Township Highschool 2008 — 2011
Hard Rock International December 2014 - Present
The Land of Nod June 2013 - December 2014
The Land of Nod May 2010 - June 2013
Gap Inc./Old Navy July 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Retail Category..., Stock Management, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Customer Service, Shipping Systems
Education
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College 2001 — 2003
certificate, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
University of North Carolina at Asheville 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Early Childhood Education and Teaching