The Nature Company
Industry: Retail-store company
DescriptionThe Nature Company was a Berkeley, California based chain of retail stores that sold scientific toys, telescopes, artwork, fossils, minerals and gems, and music CDs. The Nature Company was founded in 1972 by Priscilla and Tom Wrubel. Founded: 1972
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Goodwill industries April 2013 - Present
DSW October 2006 - December 2012
Simon Pearce September 1999 - September 2006
Footstar Inc September 1996 - May 1999
The Nature Company October 1995 - June 1996
Skills
Bilingual, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Employee Training, Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Driving Results, Luxury Goods, Profit, Retail Sales, Sales, Store Management, Store Operations, Team Building, Time Management, Trend Analysis
Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College
Certificate, Business Administration
Brooklyn Technical H.S.
Love Out Loud - LOL January 2015 - Present
The TLC Agents May 2013 - Present
Tonya June Moore October 2012 - Present
Socially Acceptable Sharing February 2012 - December 2014
Sedona.biz October 2012 - March 2013
CH Robinson June 1999 - September 2011
Britches July 1997 - January 1999
The Nature Company March 1993 - May 1997
Tabler Communications March 1995 - January 1996
Kinney Shoes February 1989 - July 1993
Skills
Acting, Artist, Global Visionary, On-camera Host, Modeling, Character Actor, Mentoring, Upcycling, Custom Furniture, Drawing, On-camera Interviews, Painting, Personal Styling..., Custom Artwork, Fashion Consulting, Engaging Public Speaker, Green Screen, Television, On-camera Experience, On-camera Talent, Home Decor Consultant, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Spokesperson, Marketing, Facebook, Social Media, Team Building, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Retail, Account Management, Social Networking, Social Media Consulting, Management, Public Relations, Management Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management
Education
University of Louisville 1992 — 1996
BA, Communications
Bullitt Central High School 1988 — 1991
Alameda Unified School District August 2014 - Present
UC Berkeley August 2013 - Present
Mills College August 2006 - Present
Berkeley High School August 2012 - June 2014
Joint BioEnergy Institute June 2013 - August 2013
San Leandro Unified School District August 2007 - June 2012
Mills College June 2007 - June 2012
California State University East Bay. 2000 - 2001
The Nature Company April 1987 - June 1991
Ross Stores November 1986 - April 1987
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business 1981 — 1983
BS, Business Administration
Mills College 2004 — 2006
MA, Education
ASRC Federal June 2015 - Present
iCohere, Inc. June 2009 - March 2015
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 2000 - 2008
Sega of America, Inc. 1991 - 2000
The Nature Company 1997 - 1998
Lewis Galoob Toys 1988 - 1991
Skills
ETL, ColdFusion, XML, SQL Server, Customer Service, Microsoft SQL Server, Database Design, Software Design, Databases, Unix, SQL, Oracle, Requirements Gathering, SDLC, Testing, IBM iSeries, Web Applications, Business Analysis
Education
De Anza College
Computer Science major
Dallas A. Saunders Studio 1993 - Present
Hearst Castle Collection 2007 - Present
The Nature Company 1992 - 1993
Winn Devon Art Group Ltd. 1988 - 1992
Skills
Fine Art, Furnishings, Marketing Strategy, Interior Design, Museums, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Furniture, Sewing, Social Media, Fashion, Textiles, Historic Preservation, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Art
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1982 — 1984
M.F.A., Time Arts
Fontbonne University 1972 — 1976
B.F.A., Drawing & Painting
Shawn Parks February 2014 - Present
Blackstone Investment Group November 2012 - June 2014
Detours August 2010 - January 2013
Carry Gear Solutions February 2006 - July 2010
IZOD G August 2004 - August 2006
Illuminations 1998 - 2001
Smith and Hawken 1996 - 1998
The Nature Company 1994 - 1996
Skills
Apparel, Illustrator, Sketching, Textiles, Textile Design, Wovens, Product Design, Trend, Interior Design, Drawing, Trend Analysis, Canine Massage, Photoshop, Design Strategy, Concept Development, Industrial Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Brand Development
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1999 — 2004
BFA, Textiles
Mid-Peninsula High School 1989 — 1993
Massage Envy February 2011 - Present
Community Workz Holistic January 2009 - Present
Community Workz February 2008 - Present
Community Workz Holistic January 2008 - Present
United States Air Force August 1994 - August 1998
The Nature Company 1993 - 1994
Skills
Therapeutic Massage, Treatment, Chronic Illness, Stress Management, Pregnancy, Alternative Medicine, Pain Management, Holistic Health, Wellness, Energy Healing, Personal Development, Healing, Wellbeing, Relaxation, Public Speaking, Meditation, BodyTalk, Stress, Headaches, Bodywork, Chronic Pain, Teaching, Chair Massage, Healthcare, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release
Education
The George Washington University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global Religions
Jupiter High School 1990 — 1994
Diploma
TCHO Ventures December 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2006 - January 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate November 2006 - August 2010
Illuminations 2005 - 2006
Longs Drugs Stores 2003 - 2006
Longs Drugs 2003 - 2005
The Body Shop 1998 - 2002
The Discovery Channel Stores (previously The Nature Company) 1998 - 1999
The Nature Company 1996 - 1998
Cost Plus World Market 1993 - 1996
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Product Development, Grocery, Profit, Income Statement, Marketing Strategy, Global Sourcing, Customer Insight, Supply Chain, Brand Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, Inventory Control, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, FMCG, Sales Operations
Education
California State University-Chico 1981 — 1986
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy September 2015 - Present
The Nature Company June 2014 - Present
Champs Diner August 2013 - Present
New York University August 2012 - August 2014
Wildlife Conservation Society September 2013 - June 2014
Community Environmental Center February 2013 - May 2013
Boylan Bridge Brewpub March 2009 - August 2012
North Carolina Museum of Natural Scieces June 2008 - August 2012
Raleigh Parks and Recreation February 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Environmental Education, Teaching, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Speaking, Conservation Issues, Animal Care, Communication, Outdoor Education, Scheduling Management, Organization, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Crew Scheduling, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Teamwork, Telephone Skills, Facebook, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Food & Beverage, Vegetarian Cooking, Baking, Curriculum Design, Research, Technical Writing, Bicycle Repair, Prezi, Proposal Writing, Science, Animal Husbandry, Museum Collections, Community Outreach
Education
New York University 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Environmental Conservation Education
North Carolina State University 2007 — 2008
Zoology, Conservation
SPARC SF December 2014 - Present
From the Fields', LLC 2011 - Present
The Orphanage, Inc. 2002 - 2009
IBIS Consulting / Proxicom / Dimension Data 2001 - 2002
IBIS Consulting / Proxicom / Dimension Data 2000 - 2001
IBIS Consulting / Proxicom / Dimension Data 1998 - 2000
USoft, Inc. / Unysis 1998 - 1998
USoft, Inc. / Unysis 1997 - 1998
Trans Ocean LTD 1996 - 1997
The Nature Company 1995 - 1996
Skills
Accounting, Budgets, Cash Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investments, Leadership, Management, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Revenue Recognition, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Due Diligence
Education
Golden Gate University 1994 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting
California State University-East Bay 1988 — 1990
BS, Finance
Impactful Conversations April 2013 - Present
Baird & Warner March 2014 - June 2015
Inheriting Wisdom March 2012 - April 2013
Airoom Architects & Builders 2009 - 2011
craftArt Development 2003 - 2009
Hood Construction & Contracting 1996 - 2009
Grid Systems Corp 1990 - 1992
TEK/LINK Corporation 1988 - 1989
The Nature Company 1986 - 1988
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Sales, Wealth Management, Investments, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Business Development, Non-profits, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Family Business, Conflict Resolution, Family Office, Multi-generational..., Leadership, Wealth, Finance, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Nonprofits, Training, Management Consulting, Due Diligence, New Business Development, Organizational..., Project Management, Risk Management, Small Business, Start-ups, Wealth Management..., Asset Management, Venture Capital, Financial Advisory, Private Equity
Education
Trinity International University 1994 — 1995
MDiv, Pursued
Northwestern University 1993 — 1994
BA, Economics
University of California, Davis 1984 — 1985
Economics/International Studies
Gunn High School 1983 — 1984
HS Diploma
Salisbury School 1982 — 1984
Prep School
International School of Manila 1979 — 1981
City College of San Francisco January 2012 - Present
Acleoni Designs November 1999 - October 2011
Real Goods April 1999 - July 1999
Janice Girardi Designs April 1996 - March 1999
The Nature Company September 1980 - March 1995
Skills
Social Media, Management, Product Development, Retail, Marketing, Higher Education, Negotiation, Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Education
Ohlone College 1974 — 1976
AA, communication arts
City College of San Francisco
print production
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts January 1999 - Present
Reebok 1997 - 1998
Digital Equipment Corporation / Compaq 1994 - 1997
The Nature Company 1988 - 1992
Skills
Training, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Needs Analysis, Executive Coaching, Healthcare, Instructional Design, Change Management, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Management, Organizational..., Health Insurance, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Coaching, Performance Management, Management Consulting
Education
Boston University 2001 — 2002
Public Health
University of Massachusetts Boston 1993 — 1995
Masters of Education, Instructional Design
Boston Architectural College 1986 — 1988
Architecture
Colgate University 1976 — 1980
B.A., Neuroscience
Binghamton Central High School
B & C Holdings LLC 2003 - Present
Build-A-Bear Workshop 2000 - 2003
Roman Company 1999 - 1999
Edison Brothers Stores 1996 - 1998
TJX Companies (Marshalls) 1994 - 1996
The Nature Company 1992 - 1993
Carter Hawley Hale Stores 1979 - 1992
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Logistics, Store Management, Project Management, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Budgeting, Cross-functional Team..., Planning, Retail, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Sales, Strategy, Training, Project Planning, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, P&L Management, Team Building
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1977 — 1979
MBA, Marketing
Stanford University 1973 — 1977
A.B., Political Science
Good Yoga, Inc. 2000 - Present
Good Yoga October 1998 - Present
Hawaii Disability Rights Center 1994 - 1998
The Nature Company 1990 - 1994
Skills
Yoga, Instructor, 500Hr Professional..., Fitness, Stress Management, Hatha Yoga, Healing, Wellness, Treatment, Mindfulness, Stress, Holistic Health, Meditation, Mental Health
Education
Mount Holyoke College 1982 — 1986
BS, Psychology/Art History
Simsbury High School 1979 — 1982
Anattasati Maga Sangha
Hardie Cobbs Studio 1997 - Present
Colonna Farrell Design 1994 - 1995
The Nature Company 1993 - 1993
Zimmermann Crowe Design 1992 - 1992
Michael Cronan Design 1991 - 1992
Mariani & Associates Architecture 1987 - 1989
Heery International 1987 - 1987
Skills
Art, Painting, Contemporary Art, Fine Art, Photography, Street Photography, Travel Photography, Lightroom, Photoshop, Printmaking, Monotype, Ceramics, Kilns, Glazes, Abstract, Abstraction, Visual Arts, Drawing, Art Education, Graphic Design, Dreamer
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1997 — 1997
Painting
San Francisco Art Institute 1996 — 1997
Painting
Portfolio Center 1989 — 1991
Graphic Design
Corcoran College of Art and Design 1986 — 1988
Photography and drawing
Parsons School of Design 1987 — 1987
Renaissance Architecture
Mount Vernon College Washington, DC 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interior Design
Exploratorium February 2014 - Present
The Exploratorium January 2011 - Present
Frankford Candy Company September 2007 - September 2008
HASBRO, INC. 2000 - 2007
Cap Candy - Hasbro, Inc. January 2001 - January 2002
Oddzon Toy Division January 2000 - January 2001
DaMert Company 1997 - 2000
The Nature Company 1988 - 1996
THE GAP, INC January 1984 - January 1988
Skills
Marketing, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Product Management, Packaging, Advertising, Negotiation, Market Research, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Event Planning, Sales, Merchandising, Budgets, Management, Strategy, Leadership, Market Planning
Education
Dominican University of California 2008 — 2010
MBA, Sustainable Enterprise, Green Marketing, Product Development
Sarah Lawrence College 1981 — 1983
B.A., Philosophy
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Exploratorium August 2010 - Present
Backroads January 2000 - December 2008
Jamba Juice 1995 - 1997
The Nature Company 1991 - 1994
The Nature Company 1989 - 1991
The Nature Company 1985 - 1989
UC Berkeley Field Project, Cameroon January 1985 - June 1985
Mule Deer Study, California Department of Fish and Game June 1984 - September 1984
Cook Inlet Processing 1980 - 1981
Skills
Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Business Development, Team Building, Product Development, Business Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Budgets, Leadership, Management, Retail, Leadership Development, Project Planning, Organizational...
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1978 — 1984
B.A., Zoology
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
Noosphere Marketing February 2012 - Present
The Danbury Mint 1988 - 1998
The Nature Company 1992 - 1995
Duty Free Shoppers 1990 - 1994
First Boston Corporation August 1986 - 1988
Management Analysis Center 1982 - 1984
Skills
Advertising, SEM, Online Advertising, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Viral Marketing, Content Strategy, Online Marketing, Product Development, Content Development, Creative Direction, Strategy, Marketing, Copywriting, Digital Media, E-commerce, Product Marketing, Blogging, Digital Strategy, Market Research
Education
Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, Dartmouth College 1984 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Brown University 1977 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, International Relations
Panamerican Consultants, Inc. July 1994 - Present
The Nature Company 1991 - 1994
Davis-Kidd Booksellers 1989 - 1991
Skills
Cultural Resource..., Project Management, Mitigation, Archaeology, Anthropology, Field Work, Cultural Heritage, Report Writing, Surveying, GPS, Archaeological Survey, Spatial Analysis
Education
The University of Memphis 1992 — 1994
Master's degree, Anthropology
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1984 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology
Gap Inc./Old Navy May 2014 - Present
Gap Inc./Gap November 2007 - May 2014
Charles Schwab, Ånderson Lembke, Clorox, World Savings, Wachovia, etc 1996 - 2006
The Nature Company 1993 - 1995
Shore, Young and Tomi 1991 - 1993
Pacific Marketing Group (Highway One) 1989 - 1991
Skills
Graphic Design, Direct Mail, Project Management, Advertising, Packaging, Integrated Marketing, Illustration, Marketing, CRM, Account Management, Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Online Marketing, Collateral, Product Development, Direct Marketing
Education
Graphic Design and Production Management coursework
University of Colorado Boulder
BA, Psychology
Self-employed January 2009 - Present
Academy of Art University January 2009 - Present
Sephora February 2000 - January 2009
DFS Group Limited, Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy 1998 - 2000
Williams-Sonoma 1996 - 1998
The Nature Company 1992 - 1996
Emporium Weinstocks 1982 - 1992
Skills
Theatre, Acting, Creative Writing, Directing, Performing Arts, Public Speaking
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1978 — 1981
BA, English Literature / Playwrighting
Cesari Direct February 2015 - Present
Hanna Andersson September 2013 - February 2015
Cohen Marketing Consulting June 2011 - September 2013
Eddie Bauer September 2010 - July 2011
Sur La Table 2005 - July 2009
Nordstrom, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) 1997 - 2000
Garden Botanika 1995 - 1997
The Nature Company 1992 - 1995
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 1989 - 1991
Skills
Analytics, Direct Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Database Marketing, CRM, Strategy, Customer Acquisition, Marketing, Advertising, Management, Leadership, Market Planning, Direct Mail, Data Analysis, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Selling, Retail
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1980 — 1982
MBA, Marketing
Vassar College 1971 — 1975
B.A., Psychology
Newton South High School 1968 — 1971
Cox Communications March 2010 - Present
Freelance February 1998 - Present
Cox Communications April 2010 - March 2011
Rockbrook Camera September 2006 - February 2011
Lancer Label January 2001 - August 2007
The Nature Company May 1991 - December 2000
Education
Metropolitan Community College 1993 — 1995
Associates, Graphic Design, Desktop Publishing, Drawing, Painting, Typography, Commercial Art, Ad Illustration
Westside Highschool 1989 — 1992
GED, Commercial Art, Design, Fine Arts
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church June 2002 - Present
Motherhood Maternity March 2000 - May 2002
Learningsmith June 1995 - December 1999
The Nature Company October 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Theology, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Pastoral Care, Religion, Nonprofits, Preaching, Youth Ministry, Religious Education, Discipleship, Biblical Studies
Education
The Augustine Institute 2010 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA), Theology/Theological Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University 1982 — 1986
BA, Business
Voices of the Earth 2009 - Present
Strategic Business Development Network 2005 - 2014
Voices of the Earth: Environmental Media Production 1992 - 2004
The Nature Company 1989 - 1991
Counterpoint Design Group 1987 - 1989
Research and Decisions 1986 - 1987
The PBN Company 1984 - 1986
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Universität Salzburg 1975 — 1975
Intensive Summer Program Certificate, German
Franklin University Switzerland 1973 — 1975
A.A., Journalism, European Studies
Nikon School of Photography
Professional Certification, Photography
Luxottica Retail August 2011 - Present
Borders July 2010 - September 2011
Paperchase October 2008 - July 2010
Long and Foster February 2003 - October 2008
Discovery Communications September 2000 - February 2003
Discovery Communications April 1999 - September 2000
Discovery Communications May 1997 - April 1999
The Nature Company January 1993 - April 1997
Skills
Retail Management, Merchandising, Retail, Sales Management, Stores, Store Management, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Team Building, Performance Management, Budgets, Marketing, Recruiting, P&L Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Negotiation, Customer Service, Profit, Inventory Control, Advertising, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Loss Prevention, Driving Results, Big Box, Retail Sales, P&L, New Store Openings, District Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
University of Maine 1987 — 1992
BS, Secondary Education
University of Maine 1987 — 1992
AA, Liberal Arts
DuncanLewis LLC 2011 - Present
Order of St. John, Inc. 2008 - Present
Small Island States Foundation 2007 - 2012
Florida Atlantic University 2009 - 2010
Florida Atlantic University 2001 - 2007
Restoration Hardware 1999 - 2000
The Duncan Group LLC 1993 - 1999
The Nature Company 1991 - 1993
Maurice Villency/Roche Bobois 1985 - 1990
Skills
Leadership, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Staff Development, Strategic Planning, Higher Education, Program Development, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Non-fiction Writer, Research, Management, Nonprofits, Marketing, Fundraising, Project Management, Budgets
Education
Florida Atlantic University 2001 — 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
New York University 1982 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
Denison University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Fibrenew- Hepler Bros. LLC January 2010 - Present
Football Fanatics October 2009 - February 2010
Pearson February 2002 - August 2009
Aetna January 2003 - September 2008
Humana September 2007 - June 2008
The Scooter Store July 1999 - January 2001
The Nature Company January 1998 - June 1999
ARC Retreat Center August 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Customer Service, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Sales, Public Speaking, Teaching, Operations Management, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Account Management, Budgets, Sales Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Retail, Management, Training
Education
Florida State University 1980 — 1985
BS, Interdisciplinary Social Science
Marketing Consultant January 2015 - Present
Guthy-Renker, Lieberman Productions April 2009 - January 2015
Marketing Consultant July 2008 - March 2009
The Sharper Image January 1998 - June 2008
SelfCare Catalog March 1991 - January 1998
The Nature Company March 1988 - December 1989
Gap Inc. June 1977 - April 1987
US Navy June 1971 - August 1975
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Marketing, Online Advertising, Retail, Product Development, Business Strategy, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Public Relations, B2B, Management, Sales, Advertising, Leadership, CRM, Direct Marketing, Creative Direction, Brand Development
Education
Harvard Business School 1975 — 1977
MBA, Marketing
Harvard College 1967 — 1971
AB, Economics
Sidwell Friends School 1965 — 1967
HS
Red Hawk Technologies, LLC September 2003 - Present
The Shepherd Color Company July 2003 - March 2008
Kao Brands Company 2003 - 2003
digital BANG, llc October 1999 - November 2002
Custom Software Solutions / The Orion Company October 1995 - October 1999
Whittman-Hart March 1995 - October 1995
Kendall Futuro September 1994 - March 1995
The Nature Company January 1992 - September 1994
Skills
ASP.NET, SQL Server, Microsoft CRM, SharePoint, .NET, SSRS, ASP, JavaScript, XML, AJAX, Visual Basic, HTML, Application Development, Web Development, Software Development, Windows, Programming, SalesLogix, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Design, Visual Studio, Integration, VB.NET, IIS
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1989 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Covington Latin School 1985 — 1989
True North Gallery November 2006 - Present
Organic Spa Magazine 2006 - Present
True North Productions 1996 - December 2013
The Nature Company 1990 - 2000
Museum of Science 1988 - 1996
Skills
Blogging, Magazines, Editing, Copywriting, Editorial, Copy Editing, Web Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Wordpress, Journalism, Art, Indigenous Art, Curating, Graphic Design, Advertising, Creative Writing, Publications, Press Releases, Books, Illustration, Content Development, Publicity, Multimedia, Creative Direction, Content Management, Mac, New Media, Digital Media, Web Content Management, InDesign, Brand Development, Facebook, WordPress
Education
Antioch University New England 2005 — 2006
Ph.D. coursework, Environmental Humanities, Conservation Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University 1986 — 1988
MA, English
YLighting YLiving February 2012 - Present
Gap Inc July 2007 - January 2011
The Gap Inc. September 2005 - June 2007
The Gap, Inc June 2003 - August 2005
Gap Inc. 2002 - 2004
Gap Inc. 2002 - 2004
The Nature Company 1990 - 1992
Education
Santa Clara University 1984 — 1988
BS, Economics with a Math emphasis
Digital Pulse, Inc. January 2006 - Present
West Elm August 2014 - July 2015
The Body Shop January 2002 - January 2004
Hot Topic March 1993 - February 2001
The Nature Company January 1991 - May 1993
Chess King August 1987 - September 1990
Skills
Books, Management, Copy Editing, Training, Retail, Sales, Customer Service, New Store Set Up, Driving Sales..., Recruiting, Editing, Social Media, Proofreading, Public Relations, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Analysis, Budgets, Fashion, Leadership, Marketing, Merchandising, Negotiation, Time Management, Sales Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management
Education
The University of Memphis 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1989 — 1990
Sociology
Hillsboro High School 1982 — 1986
Diploma
Self November 2014 - Present
Red Banks Consulting July 2011 - November 2014
Independent Consultant Self Employed May 2008 - June 2011
Restoration Hardware April 2007 - April 2008
Pinnacle Rock Associates July 1999 - April 2007
Discovery Communications 1991 - 1999
The Nature Company 1991 - 1999
Dana Corporation July 1989 - June 1991
Skills
Operations Management, Business Process..., Solution Development, Order Management, Warehouse Management, Process Improvement, Business Process, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Product Management, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Analytics, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Call Centers, SDLC, CRM, Leadership, Management, E-commerce, Project Management
Education
Dominican University of California 2003 — 2005
MBA, Strategic Leadership
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 1987 — 1989
BS, Mechanical Enginerring Technology
Purdue University 1985 — 1987
AS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
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
Shaker Heights Public Library August 2015 - Present
Shaker Heights Public Library January 2014 - Present
Omaha Steaks April 2012 - April 2014
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections November 2011 - November 2011
Borders January 1997 - September 2011
The Nature Company May 1989 - December 1996
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Store Management, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Retail, Planograms, Microsoft Office
Education
Bennington College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Diesel January 2004 - Present
Transworld Entertainment April 2001 - January 2004
The Nature Company February 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Apparel, Fashion, Store Management, Retail, Trend Analysis, Styling, Loss Prevention, Luxury Goods, Footwear, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Store Operations, New Store Openings, Window Displays, Driving Results
Education
Community College of Philadelphia 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Business/Commerce, General
University of California, Riverside October 1997 - Present
The Nature Company 1992 - 1996
Skills
Archives
Education
University of California, Riverside 1982 — 1986
PhD ABD, Comparative Literature
University of California, Riverside 1979 — 1982
Master of Arts (M.A.), French Language and Literature
University of California, Riverside 1977 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, French Language and Literature
Riverside City College 1975 — 1977
Chemistry
JW North High School, Riverside, CA 1971 — 1975
Diploma
Providence Technology Group October 2010 - June 2012
Banshee Networks, Inc August 2009 - October 2010
CM Associates, dba August 2008 - August 2009
Discovery Communications 1992 - 2008
Discovery Communications 1997 - 2000
The Nature Company 1992 - 1997
Guess Jeans, Inc. 1991 - 1992
Metro Goldwyn Mayer 1989 - 1991
Compex Systems 1986 - 1989
Skills
MS Project, Visio, Project Management, Integration, Business Analysis, System Administration, ITIL, Program Management, Strategy, IT Strategy, IT Management, ERP, Software Development, Team Leadership, Microsoft SQL Server, Operations Management, SAP, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Software Project..., Warehouse Management, IBM iSeries, Cross-functional Team..., Infrastructure, JD Edwards, Facilities Management, Essbase, SAP FICO, Direct Marketing, Contract Management, JDA, Island Pacific, Salesforce.com..., Microsoft Project
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2009 — 2011
Universidad de El Salvador 1982 — 1985
BS
Green Temple Lifestyle, LLC September 2013 - Present
Kombucha Wonder Drink + Tea Tibet November 2012 - February 2014
Marley Coffee, llc February 2011 - October 2012
Kicking Horse Coffee March 2008 - January 2011
Mighty Leaf Tea October 2004 - March 2008
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2004 - October 2004
Tazo Tea April 1999 - October 2001
TAZO August 1996 - March 1999
TAZO January 1996 - August 1996
THE NATURE COMPANY February 1995 - December 1995
Skills
Launching New Brands, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Distributors, Brokers, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales Process, Sales, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Strategic Consulting, Distribution Strategies, dist, Grocery, Grocery Industry, Product Development, Team Building, P&L Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Start-ups, New Business Development, Food, Food Service, Brand Management, Strategy, Private Label, Forecasting, Retail, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Trade Shows, Marketing, Pricing, Budgets, Consumer Products, Management, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Event Management, Market Planning, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Public Relations, Product Management
Education
Bishop's University 1986 — 1989
BA, Liberal Arts
Oakville Trafalgar
University of California, Berkeley
Business, Accounting and Mathematics
The Market Hall October 2014 - Present
Oakland Packaging & Supply April 2013 - September 2014
Independent Consultant February 2010 - April 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company November 2000 - July 2009
Starbucks Coffee Company August 1999 - December 2000
Starbucks Coffee Company October 1996 - August 1999
Starbucks Coffee Company October 1993 - September 1996
The Nature Company June 1990 - September 1993
Watermark Corporation January 1989 - May 1990
La Petite Boulangerie June 1983 - January 1989
Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Income Statement, Merchandising, Management, Profit, Sales, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Training, Team Building, Product Development, Customer Satisfaction, Strategy, Food, Coaching, Market Research, Purchasing, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., P&L, Time Management, Sales Operations, Hiring, Store Management, Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Employee Training, Food Service
Education
Arizona State University
BA Education, Nutrition / Health Science
San Francisco State University
Education: Teaching Credential, Education
Mountain Press Publishing Company June 2007 - Present
Instructor March 2006 - Present
Montana Community Development Corportation September 2004 - May 2007
Wilderness Press May 1988 - July 1997
the nature company 1986 - 1989
Skills
Books, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Publishing, Marketing Management, New Business Development, Event Management, Writing, Customer Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Blogging, Copywriting
Education
The University of Montana - School of Business Administration 2000 — 2002
MBA, Business
University of Colorado School of Law 1983 — 1986
JD, Law
University of Colorado Boulder 1978 — 1982
BA, Economics
PayPal July 2007 - Present
Visa 2003 - July 2007
Enterprise HRIS Software 2001 - 2003
Enterprise CRM Integrator January 2001 - October 2001
Intuit Payroll June 1999 - September 1999
Safeway 1996 - 1998
Telecommunications, AirTouch Cellular 1995 - 1996
Boutique Management Consultancy 1994 - 1995
The Nature Company 1992 - 1994
Skills
Change Leadership, New Product Ideation, International Product..., Online Payments, Product Innovation, Payment Systems, Customer Focus, Data Structures, Creative Problem Solving
Education
MBA, The University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business
Six Sigma Certified
Black Belt, Green Belt
University of California, San Diego
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Sanders Law Firm October 1997 - Present
Sommer Udall Sutin Hardwick & Hyatt, PA September 2001 - June 2014
Eastham Johnson Monheimmer & Jontz PC August 1999 - September 2001
The Nature Company January 1991 - March 1994
Skills
Tax Law, Intellectual Property, Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Corporate Law, Private Equity, Venture Financing, Start-up Ventures, Nonprofits, Non-compete Agreements, Asset Management, Real Estate Transactions, Conservation Issues, Appeals, Litigation, Insurance Law, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Tax
Education
University of Florida 1998 — 1999
LL.M., Tax Law/Taxation
The University of New Mexico 1995 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD)
Arizona State University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business/Managerial Economics, Magnum Cum Laude
The Park Synagogue February 2011 - Present
Levin Consulting July 2006 - September 2009
Levin Consulting October 1997 - October 2005
Dots LLC March 1992 - October 1997
The Nature Company November 1991 - March 1992
Crate & Barrel July 1988 - September 1991
Skills
Email Marketing, Marketing
Education
Miami University
Bachelor's Degree of Philosophy, Interdisciplinary Studies; Marketing Communications
Oakwood High School 1980 — 1984
Boardvantage 2014 - Present
RoninDesign 1993 - Present
Franklin Templeton Investments 2012 - 2014
PureRed Creative / GA Communications 2007 - 2011
The Sharper Image 2004 - 2006
Target Corporation - Mervyn's 1996 - 2004
Kolster Cruise Limited - Royal Cruise Line 1994 - 1996
Kloster Cruise Limited - Royal Cruise Line 1993 - 1994
The Nature Company 1992 - 1994
Skills
Logos, Illustration, Packaging, Brochures, Corporate Identity, Concept Development, POP, Art Direction, Direct Mail, Typography, Layout, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, Retouching, Photo Art Direction, QuarkXPress, Catalogs, Logo Design, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Photoshop, Brand Development, User Interface Design, Banners, Mac, Production, Art, Photo Shoots, Creative Development, Mockups, Promotions, Creative Problem Solving, Web Design, Visual Design, Visual Communication, Magazines, Concept Design, Collateral, Invitations, Interaction Design, Corporate Branding, Pre-press, User Interface, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, User Experience
Education
San Francisco State University
BA, Graphic Design, Advertising Theory
Harowitz & Tigerman, LLP 2011 - 2012
The Wartnick Law Firm 2005 - 2011
1st Financial Bank USA 2000 - 2001
1st Financial Bank USA 1998 - 2000
Contract Developer 1994 - 1998
The Nature Company 1984 - 1988
Skills
Database Admin, Software Development, Databases, Access, Quality Assurance, SQL, Management, Visual Basic, JavaScript, HTML, User Interface Design, MS Project, Programming, Start-ups, Leadership, OOP, Training, Networking, Illustrator, CRM, Technical Support, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1975 — 1981
Reed College 1973 — 1975
Levi Strauss & Co. November 2009 - Present
Holzfasters Inc. September 2008 - November 2009
Sweet Ventures April 2007 - September 2008
BriteSmile August 2003 - July 2006
Illuminations 1998 - 2003
The Nature Company 1990 - 1996
Skills
Team Building, Store Operations, Selling Skills, Public Speaking, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Retail, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Apparel, Profit, Income Statement, Fashion, Driving Results, Customer Service, Sales, Forecasting, Sales Management
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1981 — 1985
B.S.
SEPHORA March 2014 - Present
Levi Strauss & Co. 2013 - March 2014
Levi Strauss & Co. 2010 - 2012
Levi Strauss & Co 2008 - 2009
Levi Strauss & Co 2005 - 2007
Levi Strauss & Co 2002 - 2004
Levi Strauss & Co. November 1995 - December 2001
Berkeley Lab August 1992 - October 1995
The Nature Company August 1987 - July 1992
Skills
Multi-channel Retail, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Inventory, Metrics, Sales, Change Management, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Apparel, Communications Audits, Strategic Financial..., Management, Retail, Performance Metrics, Franchising, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Business Operations, SAP, Managerial Finance, Finance, Executive Management, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, P&L Management, Strategy, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Pricing
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business 1999 — 2002
MBA
Oberlin College 1982 — 1986
BA
LiLoLa Foundartion August 2014 - Present
Aon Services Corporation 2002 - 2004
Aon Consulting 1999 - 2002
University of San Francisco 1997 - 1999
Levi Strauss & Co. 1993 - 1998
Self-employed 1992 - 1993
The Nature Company 1990 - 1992
The Gap Inc. 1983 - 1990
Skills
Vendor Management, Consulting, IT Strategy, SDLC, Disaster Recovery, Process Improvement, Leadership, Management, Outsourcing, Integration, IT Management, Software Documentation, Change Management, Business Analysis, Program Management, ITIL, Business Process, Risk Management, SaaS
Education
University of San Francisco - School of Management 1994 — 1996
MBA, Management
BevMo! July 2010 - Present
Design Within Reach February 2007 - July 2010
West Marine Products April 1999 - January 2007
Coldwater Creek December 1996 - April 1999
Prints Plus April 1995 - December 1996
The Nature Company 1989 - 1995
Skills
Project Planning, Recruiting, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Retail
Education
Saint Mary's College of California
BA, Business Management
Chapman University
MS, Human Resources
University of California, Berkeley
Extension- Certificate in Human Resource Development and Training
Keller Williams Realty South Tampa October 2014 - Present
BFG Communications, Inc September 2011 - August 2014
BFG Communications September 2009 - September 2011
BFG Communications, Inc January 2005 - August 2009
Marshall Fields Culinary Studio December 2003 - December 2004
Trend Influence April 2003 - June 2003
All Terrain Productions November 2002 - March 2003
KBA Marketing January 1999 - January 2002
The Nature Company 1995 - 1999
The Limited 1990 - 1995
Skills
Training, Budgets, Management, Event Management, Relationship Marketing, Operations Management, Human Resources, Guerrilla Marketing, Sales, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Leadership, Time Management, Mobile Marketing, Brand Awareness, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Payroll, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Recruiting, Advertising, Market Research, Field Marketing, Employee Relations, Development Of Employees, Employee Learning &..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Program Management, Micro, PowerPoint, Brand Development
Education
Tulane University 1993 — 1995
BA, History
Normandale Community College 1990 — 1992
Associated, General Studies
Burnsville High School 1986 — 1990
Diploma
PetSmart July 2007 - Present
PetSmart April 1999 - July 2007
Sierra Club April 1996 - July 1998
The Nature Company November 1986 - April 1995
Sierra Club Books 1979 - 1986
Skills
Merchandising, Management, Product Development, Inventory Management, Strategy, Forecasting, Publishing, Visual Merchandising, Pricing, Negotiation, Project Management, Retail, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Global Sourcing
Education
Norwich University 2008 — 2010
MBA, Business, E-Commerce
Boston University 1970 — 1972
Middlebury College 1968 — 1970
BA, History
Bellport High School 1964 — 1968
High School
Catalog Choice October 2007 - Present
Astronomical Society of the Pacific 2002 - 2003
Real Goods Trading 1999 - 2001
The Nature Company 1983 - 1990
The Nature Company October 1983 - October 1989
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Vallejo Sanitation & Flood Control District August 2004 - Present
Kaiser Nelson Communications 1998 - 2003
Lindsay Wildlife Museum 1994 - 1998
The Nature Company 1988 - 1994
Skills
Environmental Education, Marketing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Environmental Awareness, Public Relations, Event Planning, Editing, Research, Non-profits, Environmental Compliance, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Grants, Crisis Communications, Government, Media Relations
Education
London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art 1981 — 1982
Certification, Shakespeare
University of California, Santa Cruz 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theater
Ahn Design 1998 - Present
The Walt Disney Company 1996 - 1998
Foote, Cone & Belding 1994 - 1996
The Nature Company 1992 - 1994
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 1988 - 1992
Skills
Marketing, Product Development, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Logo Design, Illustration, Corporate Identity, Brand Development, Graphics, Concept Design, Illustrator, Layout, Art
Education
Occidental College 1983 — 1987
BA, Art
Art Center College of Design 1985 — 1987
Chevron June 2012 - Present
RowSix LLC October 2008 - July 2012
AMB Property Corporation 2008 - December 2008
Chevron 2001 - 2008
Deloitte Consulting 1997 - 2008
The Nature Company 1988 - 1997
Skills
Human Resources, SAP, ERP, SAP HR, SAP R/3, Business Process, Business Process..., SAP ERP, Business Analysis, Personnel Management, HRIS, Project Management, PeopleSoft, Management Consulting, Organizational Design, SAP Implementation, Program Management, Consulting, Employee Benefits
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1985 — 1988
UC Berkeley February 2014 - Present
UC Berkeley February 2008 - Present
Sycamore Networks August 1999 - June 2004
Ascend Communications February 1997 - August 1999
The Nature Company January 1992 - March 1996
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1989
BA, Art History
Talbots October 1994 - February 2011
The Nature Company September 1993 - October 1994
Gap Inc./Banana Republic June 1991 - September 1993
Jordan Marsh 1987 - 1991
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Apparel, Financial Analysis, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Fashion, Retail, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Forecasting, Profit, Sales, Driving Results, Customer Service, Management
Education
Simmons College
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation, in support of the BHSAI December 2009 - Present
DoD Biotechnology HPC Software Applications Institute December 2009 - Present
AOPA Legal Services Plan July 2004 - October 2009
Berea College February 2000 - May 2004
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra September 1998 - May 1999
The Nature Company January 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Grants, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Research, Data Analysis, Program Management, Project Management, Editing, Analysis, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Government Contracting, Higher Education, Team Building, Government, Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Training, PowerPoint, Biotechnology, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Nonprofits, Program Development
Education
McDaniel College 1994 — 1998
B.A., English
Western Maryland College 1994 — 1998
BA, English, Art History, Comparative Literature
Baltimore City College H.S. 1990 — 1994
Francis Scott Key Middle School, #76 1987 — 1990
Harford Heights 1984 — 1987
IQMS January 2015 - Present
Chemlogics Group, LLC January 2013 - January 2015
Paris Precision, Inc. January 2011 - June 2012
MaxSP Corporation 2006 - 2009
Global Company Group 2002 - 2006
Rocket Network 1998 - 2002
Opcode 1996 - 1998
Sanctuary Woods Corp January 1995 - January 1996
Dakin Inc January 1993 - January 1995
The Nature Company January 1991 - January 1993
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1981 — 1985
BA, International Business
California Polytechnic State University
Masters of Business Administration Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Brown Shoe Company May 2001 - Present
Famous Footwear 2001 - Present
Things Remembered 1996 - 2001
Trans World Entertainment 1993 - 1996
The Nature Company 1991 - 1993
Chess King 1985 - 1991
Skills
Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Profit, Footwear, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Driving Results, Multi-channel Retail, Sales Management, Retail Sales, Apparel, Fashion, District Management, Store Operations, Forecasting, Multi-unit, Leadership Development, Multi-Unit Management, Sales, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, P&L, New Store Development, Trend Analysis, Merchandise Planning
Education
Onondaga Community College 1980 — 1982
New Planet Toys LLC August 2006 - Present
Follett Higher education group May 1997 - August 2006
The Nature Company 1992 - 1996
Hudson's 1985 - 1991
Skills
Retail, E-commerce, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Store Management
Education
Marygrove College 1985 — 1990
Business, Accounting, Political Sci
UnitedHealthcare February 2010 - Present
Ann Taylor Loft 2003 - February 2010
Eddie Bauer 1997 - 2003
The Nature Company 1990 - 1995
Victoria's Secret 1986 - 1989
Belk 1985 - 1987
Education
Randolph College 1981 — 1985
BA, Economics and French
Alliance Francaise 1983 — 1984
Econ and French
Hunger Free Colorado May 2015 - Present
Hunger Free Colorado October 2013 - Present
Emory University January 2012 - May 2012
Denver School of Science and Technology November 2009 - May 2011
The Laboratory of Art and Ideas January 2009 - November 2009
Smith & Hawken 1994 - 2008
Room and Board May 1993 - May 1994
The Nature Company December 1988 - August 1991
Skills
Leadership, Social Media, Training, Marketing, Retail, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Customer Service, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Editing, Blogging, Community Outreach
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1981 — 1984
BS, Journalism
Road Runner Sports August 2013 - Present
LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT April 2012 - August 2013
CSC September 2008 - December 2010
Discovery Communications January 2005 - September 2008
Discovery Communications August 1999 - January 2005
Discovery Communications June 1996 - August 1999
The Nature Company December 1994 - June 1996
The Nature Company February 1994 - December 1994
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Forecasting, Logistics, Supply Chain, Retail, Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Project Planning, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Strategic Planning
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Business
Milkweed Mercantile: Eco Inn, Green General Store & Sustainability Seminars 1997 - Present
Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage 1999 - 2015
Clif Bar & Company 1995 - 1999
The Nature Company 1991 - 1995
Mervyns 1976 - 1991
Skills
Green Business, Public Speaking, Green Living, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Hospitality, Baking, Backpacking, Sustainable Business, Nonprofits, Corporate Social...
Education
Brigham Young University 1979 — 1981
International Relations
Ohlone College 1975 — 1979
American High School, Fremont, CA 1972 — 1975
Red Banks Consulting November 2010 - Present
Fry 2005 - 2008
Pinnacle Rock Associates January 1998 - September 2006
The Nature Company 1987 - 1997
Skills
E-commerce, Business Analysis, SaaS, Analytics, Strategy, Business Strategy, Web Analytics, Product Management, Management, Business Intelligence, Business Development, CRM, Business Process, Integration, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Enterprise Software, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Consulting, Management Consulting, Program Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Multi-channel Marketing, P&L Management, Professional Services, Product Marketing, Operations Management, Lead Generation, Business Process..., Multi-channel Retail, Order Management, Vendor Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Solution Selling, IT Strategy, Leadership, Mobile Devices, B2B, Mobile Commerce, Customer Acquisition, B2C, E-business
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Unilever February 2012 - Present
Unilever January 2010 - February 2012
Kate's Paperie April 2004 - December 2008
Pier 1 Imports April 2001 - November 2003
Pier 1 Imports August 1999 - April 2001
Pier 1 Imports April 1997 - August 1999
Eddie Bauer August 1996 - April 1997
The Nature Company October 1993 - August 1996
Pottery Barn May 1989 - October 1993
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Payroll, Management, HRIS, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Talent Management, Performance Management, Microsoft Excel, Vendor Management, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Team Building, Recruiting, Succession Planning
Education
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans 2009 — 2009
Group Benefits Associate (GBA)
New York University 2004 — 2005
Certificate, HR Management
New York University
Bachelor's Degree, Music
General Electric via Adecco Technical Services January 2007 - Present
EDOC Marketing 2004 - 2008
Sara Lee Foods 2003 - 2004
Hillshire Farm & Kahn's 1997 - 2001
Hamilton County Department of Human Services 1994 - 1997
The Nature Company May 1992 - June 1994
DuBois Bookstore 1990 - 1992
Bunzl Cincinnati 1989 - 1990
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Business 1984 — 1988
BBA, Marketing and Management
Oak Hills High School 1980 — 1984
H.S. Diploma, College Prep
Independent Manufactures Sales Representative 2009 - Present
Green Light South Carolina June 2008 - Present
ADS, Inc 2006 - 2008
Independent Sales Representative 1995 - 2007
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports 1993 - 1995
The Nature Company 1990 - 1993
Trail and Ski, Tallahassee FL September 1983 - 1990
Skills
Merchandising, Lifestyle, Retail, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Fundraising, Government Liaison, Administration, Sourcing, Customer Relations
Education
Jacksonville State University
Tallahassee Community College
Western Kentucky University
Business Management
Walgreens September 2012 - Present
Arthrex, Inc December 2007 - May 2009
CPA's of Naples, LLC February 2007 - October 2007
BCBG Max Azria November 2006 - February 2007
Your Personal Gardener, Inc/ Stone Cellar Farmhouse & Nursery July 2006 - November 2006
Urbine Roofing, Inc October 2005 - July 2006
Ruby Tuesday's May 2005 - October 2005
O' Charley's October 2004 - May 2005
The Turtle Club March 2001 - October 2003
The Nature Company July 1998 - February 2001
Education
Ultimate Medical Academy 2012 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Barron Collier High School 1998 — 2002
Diploma
Florida Gulf Coast University
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Corporate Call Center, Inc. 2010 - Present
Macy's 2009 - 2010
Phillips Van Heusen 2000 - 2008
Mervyns 1997 - 1999
The Nature Company 1996 - 1996
I. Magnin/Bullocks Wilshire 1987 - 1995
Skills
Inventory Analysis, Trend Analysis, Inventory Management, Assortment
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 1983 — 1986
MBA, Marketing
University of Pennsylvania 1979 — 1981
BA, Philosophy
Brandeis University
Moore College of Art & Design January 2013 - Present
Art Institute of Philadelphia September 1996 - Present
kirkwidra.com 1996 - Present
Biscaro Brothers Baked goods 2002 - 2004
Daffy's Department Store January 1993 - January 2000
Fashion Institute of Technology January 1993 - January 1996
The Nature Company January 1991 - January 1992
Wanamaker's Department Store January 1987 - January 1990
Skills
Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Fashion, Styling, Photoshop, Visual Merchandising, InDesign, Mac, Graphic Design, Apparel, Social Media, Advertising, Teaching, Brand Development, Web Design, Marketing, Graphics, Microsoft Office, Retail
Education
Argosy University- 2010 2008 — 2010
Masters, Educational Leadership, 4.0 GPA *(graduated with honors)
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2003 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Graphic Design, 3.98 GPA *(graduated with honors)
Art Institute of Philadelphia 1984 — 1986
Associate Degree of Specialized Technology, Graphic Communications, 3.78 GPA *(graduated with honors)
Via Nova Children's School March 2012 - Present
Berkeley Hills Nursery School July 2006 - 2011
Berkeley Hills Nursery School September 2004 - June 2006
Via Nova Children's School 2001 - 2002
University of California at Berkeley 1998 - 2001
Exploratorium 1990 - 1992
The Nature Company 1988 - 1990
The Nature Company 1983 - 1988
Skills
Early Childhood..., Curriculum Design, Teaching, Child Development, •Proficient in..., •Fluent in Italian and..., Financial Planning, Program Management, Personnel Leadership, Operations Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1993 — 1997
BA with Honors, Interdisciplinary Studies: Language Acquisition & Bilingualism (Cognitive, Educ. and Ethnoliguistic)
Hayward State University
Early Child Development Studies
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
Morning Glory Gardening February 2003 - Present
The Nature Company May 1996 - February 1999
Education
Seattle Central College 1996 — 1998
AAS, Wireless Communication
Grand Junction High School 1982 — 1985
Retail Assistance Corporation March 2014 - Present
MCG October 2013 - Present
Bistro West February 2008 - Present
Warm Waters Glass January 1990 - Present
Julia Displays January 1988 - Present
The Nature Company 1993 - 1995
Skills
Handmade Jewelry
Education
Palomar College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts (AA), Design and Glass making
INTERLOCK PHARMACY SYSTEMS December 2008 - April 2010
Express Scripts May 2001 - July 2008
CHEVY'S FRESH MEX RESTAURANT September 1999 - January 2001
GTE August 1998 - April 1999
THE NATURE COMPANY August 1997 - March 1998
Eddie Bauer November 1995 - February 1998
Education
Lindenwood University 1993 — 1995
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY Saint
Martin Patrick 3 July 2013 - Present
Room & Board October 2012 - Present
Sur La Table May 2007 - October 2012
COLIBRI Home and Garden September 1998 - July 2006
Restoration Hardware July 1997 - October 1998
Barnes and Noble Booksellers November 1995 - August 1997
The Nature Company 1990 - 1995
The Nature Company 1988 - 1989
The Nature Company 1986 - 1988
Skills
Loss Prevention, Store Management, Retail Management, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Hiring, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Product Knowledge, Inventory Control, Retail, Stores, Achieving Results, Profit, Profitability, Expense Control, Cash Handling
Education
The University of North Dakota 1972 — 1976
B.S., Biology
University of North Dakota
B.S., Biology
Verizon March 1998 - Present
The Nature Company June 1989 - March 1998
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1983 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
CACC Montessori School August 2001 - Present
Brooksfield Montessori School October 1999 - June 2001
The Nature Company March 1996 - July 1998
Education
Widener University 2004 — 2006
Master's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching, 3.3
International advancement of montessori studies 2000 — 2002
early childhood Montessori credential, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, meets and exceeds expectations
Florida Atlantic University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Anthropology, 3.3
SRS Development/Diablo Valley Estate Company March 2014 - May 2015
Jaroth-PTS Companies, Inc February 2009 - February 2013
JJ Pharma, Inc April 2004 - September 2008
SuperGen, Inc May 2002 - April 2004
Pleasant Care Medical Associates June 2000 - February 2002
Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Inc July 1997 - March 2000
Oliver-Allen Corporation February 1996 - July 1997
The Nature Company March 1993 - February 1996
Skills
Retail, Accounts Receivable, Collections, General Office..., Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Communication, Vendor Management, Diligent, Result Oriented, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Chabot College
AA Degree, Liberal Studies-Graduated with Honors
Dorsey Business School
Certificate of Completion
Pioneer Promotions, Inc. February 2009 - Present
Barnwell Industries, Inc./Water Resources International, Inc. October 2005 - Present
Watanabe Floral Inc. May 1999 - October 2005
Fuji Chevron June 1999 - June 2002
The Nature Company October 1998 - May 1999
California Cookie Corporation July 1997 - September 1998
Skills
Accounting, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Financial Analysis, Journal Entries, Strategic Financial..., Payroll, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Auditing, QuickBooks, Internal Controls, Budgets, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Financial Statements, Cost Accounting, Bookkeeping, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, AIA Documents, Ceridian Payroll System, ADP Payroll, Millenium, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Procedure Development, NOVA POS, Counterpoint
Education
American InterContinental University
Associate's Degree, Accounting and Business/Management, 4.0
University Laboratory School
High School