The RoomPlace
Industry: Company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Lombard, IL CEO: Paul Adams (May 2012–) Founded: 1912 Subsidiary: Apt2B Inc.
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The Larko Group March 2013 - February 2015
Kings Bowl America, LLC August 2014 - November 2014
Declan's Irish Pub July 2013 - August 2014
Koenig and Strey Real Living November 2012 - March 2013
theWit - A Doubletree Hotel Chicago Downtown April 2011 - September 2012
Hala Kahiki Tiki Bar July 2010 - October 2011
The RoomPlace April 2010 - May 2011
Experteer September 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, German, Bilingual, Excel, Word, Basic Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, CPR Certified, Basset certified, ServSafe Alcohol..., Research, Data Entry
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Economics, Economics, minor in Environmental Science, 3.6
Triton College 2010 — 2012
Economics, 3.4
Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München 2008 — 2010
Economic
Farmers Insurance January 2014 - Present
Farmers Insurance August 2007 - March 2014
The Roomplace 2005 - 2007
Skills
Subrogation, Property & Casualty..., Automobile Liability, Quality Assurance, Sales, General Insurance, Training, Liability, Casualty, Casualty Insurance, Claims Management, Customer Service, Insurance, Health Insurance, Claim, Professional Liability
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1992 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
The RoomPlace July 2014 - Present
The RoomPlace January 2013 - February 2014
Gary Comer Youth Center September 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, arabic language, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Data Analysis, Project Finance, Arabic, Event Management, Nonprofits, Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media, Marketing, Teamwork, Time Management, Customer Service, Sales, Databases, Budgets, Team Leadership
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Front Street Cantina September 2013 - July 2014
Peerless Rug Company June 2013 - July 2014
The RoomPlace October 2012 - May 2013
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries July 2011 - October 2012
Forever 21 September 2010 - February 2012
Creme de la Crumb August 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Interior Design, AutoCAD, Sales, Manage Client..., Space planning, Visual Merchandising
Education
Harrington College of Design 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Interior Design
Penske Truck Leasing September 2014 - Present
Penske Truck Leasing July 2011 - Present
Penske Truck Leasing May 2008 - July 2011
The RoomPlace March 2008 - October 2008
Advanced Advertising Concepts May 2007 - September 2007
Northwestern Mutual 2005 - 2006
United States Air Force August 1999 - August 2003
Marsh Supermarkets May 1997 - August 1999
Skills
CSA 2010, Coachable, Fleet Management, Customer Experience, Fuel Economy, Customer Driven, Accessibility, Military Logistics, Firefighting, P&L Responsibility, Salesforce.com, Logistics, Customer Service, Transportation, Schedule Control, Accounting, Supply Chain Management
Education
Indiana State University 2003 — 2007
Batchlors of Arts, Public Relations Marketing
McMurry University 2000 — 2002
General Studies, Undergraduate
Arlington High School 1995 — 1999
General Studies, Under Grad
IPS School 11
Grades 1-6
PrimeSource Healthcare Systems March 2013 - Present
The RoomPlace October 2009 - March 2013
Club Libby Lu April 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Customer Service, GERS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Committed to Customer..., Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Medicaid, Health Insurance, Appointment Scheduling, Flexible Schedule, Data Entry, Employee Training, Public Speaking, Research, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Leadership, Outlook, PowerPoint, Training
Education
Triton College 2009 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Associate's in Arts
Baxalta, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Baxter International Inc. January 2014 - February 2015
Baxter International Inc. March 2012 - January 2014
Baxter International Inc. March 2011 - March 2012
The RoomPlace March 2007 - March 2011
Avon Products June 2005 - March 2007
Avon Products December 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Visio, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce.com, Access Database, Scorecard, Project Management, Sales, Retail, Access, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, ERP, Strategy, Change Management, SQL, Analysis, Management, Sales Operations, Testing, Requirements Gathering, Databases, Vendor Management, SDLC, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, CRM, SharePoint, Business Process..., MS Project, Integration, Team Leadership, Program Management, PMP, Quality Assurance, Analytics, Software Project..., IT Strategy, Oracle, IT Management, Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Strategic Planning
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration
Illinois Institute of Technology 1996 — 1999
B.S., Computer Engineering
Discount Mattress September 2012 - Present
DJ Tek 9 October 1999 - Present
DJs Unlimited December 2011 - Present
Unity Global Events August 2010 - December 2014
The RoomPlace September 2011 - September 2012
The Bedding Experts December 2001 - February 2011
Skills
Sales, DJ, Negotiation, Hosting Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Sales Management, Online Marketing, Salesforce Training, DJ Instructor, Facebook, Social Networking, Music Industry, A&R, Concerts, Record Labels, Music Production, Social Media, Social Media Marketing
Education
College of DuPage 1998 — 2001
liberal arts, Business/Commerce, General
Willowbrook H.S. 1996 — 1998
General
The RoomPlace 2008 - 2011
Skills
Phone Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Training, Dispatching
Education
Morton College 2001 — 2004
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Northern Trust Corporation October 2014 - Present
Custom House Global Funds Services Ltd April 2014 - September 2014
Custom House Global Funds Services Ltd. January 2013 - April 2014
The RoomPlace February 2011 - December 2012
The RoomPlace August 2010 - December 2012
Fresh Pick Market July 2009 - November 2010
Gardner Eye Care July 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Confidentiality, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Office Administration, GERS, Time Management, Flexibility, Document Management, Travel, Social Networking, Organization, Multi Tasking, Recruiting, Training, Outlook
Education
Lewis University 2009 — 2012
BA, Human Resource Management/ Psychology, 3.6
TCF Capital Funding January 2014 - Present
Independent March 2013 - January 2014
AEG Partners / Access Value Investors April 2012 - February 2013
The RoomPlace October 2010 - March 2012
Independent January 2009 - September 2010
West Monroe Partners July 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Strategy, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Finance, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Project Management, Accounting, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, Strategic Financial...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Finance
The RoomPlace September 2015 - Present
Retail Properties of America, Inc. June 2012 - September 2015
Graphic Packaging International January 2001 - March 2012
Skills
SAP, SD, Integration, Business Process, SAP R/3, Business Analysis, Testing, Materials Management, ERP, Business Intelligence, Warehouse Management, IT Management, ITIL, Oracle, ccna, MCSE 2003, A+ Certified, Network Administration, Network+, Active Directory, CCNA, SAP ERP, Networking, Troubleshooting
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, CIS/MIS
DeVry University
The Roomplace December 2013 - Present
Wine of the Woods August 2012 - October 2013
Paperweight Inc November 2007 - February 2011
DSW 1996 - 1999
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Budgets, Outlook, Account Management, English
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1995 — 1996
Radio Television Broadcasting, Business Management
The RoomPlace February 2015 - Present
Berkshire Property Advisors June 2013 - December 2014
Gables Residential November 2009 - June 2013
Macy's September 2008 - May 2009
Smith's Food & Drug Centers May 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Apartments, Real Estate, Investment Properties, Residential Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Administration, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Leases, Marketing, Training, Leadership, Property Management
Education
Community College of Denver 2014 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Previously at Kane's Furniture 2011 - 2014
SRRP 2010 - 2011
The RoomPlace 2003 - 2010
Skills
Store Management, Retail, Sales, Leadership Trainer, Police, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Sales Management, Inventory Control, Profit, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Purchasing, Hiring, Operations Management, P&L, Pricing, Leadership, Sales Operations, Logistics, P&L Management, Management, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Recruiting, Budgets, B2B, Training, Competitive Analysis, Performance Management, Merchandising, Coaching
Education
Chicago police academy
Triton College
Business Administration and Management, General
PureRED Integrated Marketing April 2015 - Present
Zimmerman Advertising October 2014 - March 2015
Zimmerman Advertising October 2013 - October 2014
Illini Union Board January 2012 - January 2013
Parliament of England June 2012 - August 2012
The RoomPlace June 2011 - August 2011
The RoomPlace June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Web Design, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, YouTube, Posters, Image Editing, Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Research, Public Speaking, Twitter, Web Content Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Hyundai Motor America August 2014 - Present
The RoomPlace July 2013 - July 2014
Youngberg Industries Inc March 2012 - June 2013
Skills
Welding, Sales, Computer Hardware, Computer Maintenance, Computer Repair, Value Based Selling, People Skills, People-oriented, Personal Development, Blueprint Reading, Carpentry, Manufacturing, Music, Compassion, Drums, Electric Guitar, Automotive Sales, Furniture
Education
Rock Valley College
Welding Certification, Welding Technology/Welder
The RoomPlace June 2014 - Present
Brightstar June 2013 - May 2014
Schawk! April 2010 - May 2013
Schawk!, Inc. / Anthem! Worldwide August 2007 - April 2010
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Marketing, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Advertising, CRM, Creative Direction, Strategy, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Retail, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Account Management, Creative Strategy
Education
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication
Illinois Gymnastics Institute October 2012 - Present
Ellie's Deli September 2012 - Present
Dex One January 2012 - March 2012
Ashley Furniture Home Store May 2011 - December 2011
DesigNation Media November 2010 - May 2011
The RoomPlace May 2007 - July 2010
Arizona Sunrays May 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Oracle, AS400, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, Google Adwords, Mac OS X, MS Office Suite, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, SDLC, Agile, Online Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Arabic, Data Analysis, Online Advertising, Online Research, Public Speaking, Leadership, PowerPoint, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Management, Sales Management, Marketing, IBM iSeries, Team Building, Customer Service, Training, OS X, Retail, Coaching
Education
College of DuPage 2013 — 2014
Pre-Doctoral Courses, Medicine
Purdue University-North Central Campus 2007 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Paradise Valley Community College 2005 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
College of American Pathologists (CAP) April 2012 - Present
The RoomPlace October 2005 - May 2012
IBM/Lucent Technologies 2004 - 2005
Skills
Oracle, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Oracle E-Business Suite
Education
Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics 1982 — 1987
BS, Computer Science
The RoomPlace July 2015 - Present
Self-Employed June 2015 - June 2015
Self-Employed July 2013 - April 2015
Ms Charlotte's Daycare August 2005 - January 2012
Cinemark August 2006 - July 2008
MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois September 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Childcare, Phone Etiquette, Filing, Inventory Control, Data Entry, Computer Sales, Cash Handling, Clerical Duties, Typing, Reception, Customer Service, Punctual, Preventive Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Housekeeping, Casework, Stock, Auditing, Registration, Telemarketing, Concessions, Food & Beverage, Food Preparation, Closing, Computer Literate, Payment Systems, Juvenile Delinquency, Juveniles, Data Quality Control, Training, Microsoft Word, Telephone Skills, Critical Thinking, Management, Volunteering, Public Speaking, Administration, Crisis Management, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Teamwork
Education
Colorado Technical University 2015 — 2017
Doctor, Management
Colorado Technical University 2014 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Criminal Justice, 3.7/4.0
Colorado Technical University-Online 2011 — 2014
Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice w/ Humanities, 3.6 out of 4.0
Rock-Tenn Company April 2015 - June 2015
Mishawaka Sheet Metal January 2015 - April 2015
First Response - Disaster Restoration Specialist April 2014 - January 2015
Batteries Plus Bulbs August 2012 - April 2014
Temple Aluminum Inc. March 2011 - August 2012
Robert Tylisz Appliance Inc December 2008 - November 2010
The RoomPlace September 2006 - December 2008
R.A.S. Appliance February 2005 - September 2006
R.A.S. Appliance April 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Leadership, Building Relationships, Project Management, Distributed Team..., Sales Management, Office Administration, Office Equipment, Transportation, Transportation..., Transportation Planning, Delivery Driver, Training, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Retail
Education
Colorado Technical University-Online 2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology Specializing in Network Administration
Kaplan University 2012 — 2013
Associates of Science in Fire Science, 3.63
Ivy Tech Community College 2008 — 2008
Certified in Mig Welding, Welding, 4.0
Clay High School 1990 — 1994
Graduated, General Studies, Electronics, Publications
River Trails Park District January 2009 - Present
Aon March 2015 - Present
The RoomPlace August 2014 - October 2014
Cost Plus World Market September 2013 - June 2014
3D FigureWorks April 2013 - June 2013
Circuit City October 2008 - November 2009
Jewel-Osco August 2004 - September 2008
Skills
Drawing, Illustration, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Character Design, 3D Studio Max, 3D Modeling, 3D Texturing, 3D animation, Character Rigging, Mudbox, Flash, Unreal Editor, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, After Effects, Photoshop, Computer Animation, Texturing, Character Animation, Illustrator
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Art, Game Art & Design
Harper College 2007 — 2009
Associates in Arts, Graphic Design
Legal Counsel, PC January 2010 - Present
The RoomPlace January 2011 - December 2011
Telezygology, Inc. September 2008 - December 2008
Laidlaw Education Services March 2006 - March 2008
Sears Roebuck and Co. June 2004 - April 2005
Sears, Roebuck and Co. October 2000 - 2004
Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago 1989 - 1992
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Employment Law, Litigation, Real Estate, Retail, Compliance, Negotiation, Contract Management, Commercial Litigation, Internal Investigations, Due Diligence, Employee Relations, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance, Legal Research, Contract Negotiations, Mediation, Dispute Resolution, Problem Solving, Legal Writing, Management, Privacy Law, Licensing, Employment Contracts, Litigation Management, Legal Compliance, Leadership, Arbitration, Legal Assistance, Human Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, Employee Benefits, Civil Litigation, Employment..., Trade Secrets, Litigation Support, Legal Advice, Class Actions, Trademark Infringement, Document Review, Acquisitions, Trials, Torts, Appeals, Hearings, FMLA, Courts
Education
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 1985 — 1988
J.D., Law
Miami University 1980 — 1985
B.PH, Interdisciplinary Studies
PersonalizationMall.com January 2011 - Present
The RoomPlace October 2007 - May 2011
The Country Club at Castle Pines February 2005 - September 2007
Education
Iowa State University 2002 — 2005
B.S., Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production
American Blue Ribbon Holdings February 2014 - Present
The RoomPlace September 2012 - February 2014
Denny's February 2011 - September 2012
Cydcor April 2010 - February 2011
H & M Hennes & Mauritz July 2007 - April 2009
Equinox Fitness June 2006 - July 2007
The Home Depot - Expo Design Center - SRS January 2005 - June 2006
Brinker International April 2003 - November 2004
The Walt Disney Company March 2000 - March 2003
Shoney’s Inc. March 1995 - March 2000
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employment Law, Conflict Resolution, EEO, Behavioral Interviewing, New Hire Orientations, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Interviews, Human Resources, College Recruiting, Employee Training, Training, Sourcing, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Sales, Organizational..., Temporary Placement, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Leadership, FMLA, HR Policies, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Hiring, Labor Relations, Team Leadership, Management, HRIS, Time Management, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Internet Recruiting, Taleo, Job Descriptions, Strategy, Technical Recruiting, Career Development, Coaching, Employer Branding, Payroll, Job Fairs, Resume Writing
Education
Roosevelt University 1998 — 2000
MS, Hospitality & Tourism Management
The University of Texas at Arlington 1985 — 1988
BA, Journalism
ITW March 2013 - Present
SPX Corporation July 2011 - March 2013
Unilever May 2008 - July 2011
The RoomPlace March 2007 - March 2008
Andrew Corporation January 2006 - March 2007
Andrew Corporation February 2003 - January 2006
Andrew Corporation January 1998 - February 2003
Andrew Corporation January 1995 - February 1998
Education
DePaul University
MBA
Northern Illinois University
B.S., Management
Staffing Now November 2011 - October 2012
CNS Homehealth and Hospice May 2011 - November 2011
Access DuPage May 2011 - November 2011
aflac 2010 - 2011
The RoomPlace May 2008 - September 2009
Wickes Furniture 2000 - 2008
Skills
Onboarding, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, HRIS, Data Entry, Customer Service, Access, Human Resources, Interviews, Payroll, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Accounts Receivable, Healthcare, Hiring, College Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Team Building
Education
Lewis University 2010 — 2013
Human Resource Management
DePaul University 1987 — 1990
Chicago Deming Association-Six Sigma Master’s Program, Naperville, IL
The RoomPlace 2012 - Present
Urban Partnership Bank 2010 - 2012
Facility Management Services 2009 - 2012
Turtle Wax 1999 - 2009
Turtle Wax 1995 - 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Facilities Management, Contract Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Security Management, Coaching, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Facilities Operations, Project Planning, Account Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Capex, Leadership, Project Management, Change Management, Sales Management, Safety Management..., Sales, Risk Management, Management, Customer Service, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Employee Relations, Income Statement, Microsoft Office, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy
Education
Chicago Deming Association
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training
College of DuPage
Business
MXD Group 2015 - Present
Bundy Baking Solutions 2014 - 2015
Fairrington, Inc. 2011 - 2014
Paper Source, Inc. 2008 - 2011
The RoomPlace 2006 - 2008
Prism Retail Services February 2002 - October 2006
Martin-Brower Perlman-Rocque Acquired by Martin-Brower 1999 - 2002
Martin-Brower 1991 - 1997
BellSouth & NBC News Formerly BellSouth International 1987 - 1991
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Enterprise Software, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, CPA, Due Diligence, Retail, Business Planning, Analysis, Logistics, Certified Public..., Certified Treasury..., Competitive Intelligence, Market Research, Budget Forecasts, Working Capital..., Management, Accounting, Budgets, Finance, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Auditing, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Supply Chain
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1993 — 1995
MBA, General Management-Finance
Olivet Nazarene University
Adjunct Professor teaching Marketing and Finance classes to MBA students
College of DuPage
Adjunct Professor teaching Business Classes to Undergraduate Students
Dupage Medical Group February 2014 - Present
Northwest Community Healthcare October 2012 - February 2014
The RoomPlace July 2012 - October 2012
Freedom Furniture and Electronics April 2009 - March 2012
Wheaton Public Library February 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, HIPAA, Healthcare, Microsoft Word, Hospitals, Medical Terminology
Education
Ashford University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Columbia College 2006 — 2010
Associate's degree, General Studies/ Management
Delta Air Lines December 2014 - Present
Delta Air Lines February 2014 - December 2014
Delta Air Lines February 2013 - February 2014
Navistar Inc August 2010 - February 2013
The RoomPlace 2008 - 2010
Skills
Operations Management, Customer Service..., Project Management, Training, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Parts, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Business Process..., Leadership, Supply Chain, Change Management, Automotive, Materials Management, Procurement, SAP, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Transportation
Education
Northern Illinois University 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and International Business
DLC June 2015 - Present
Focus Products Group International, LLC October 2010 - April 2015
The RoomPlace December 2007 - February 2011
Sears Holdings Corp April 2006 - December 2007
GE Commercial Finance July 2002 - April 2006
Braun Consulting June 1996 - April 2001
IRI October 1992 - May 1996
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Analytics, Management, Strategy, Product Development, Analysis, Business Analysis, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Acquisition Integration, Leadership, Finance, Project Management, Corporate Finance, Retail, Financial Reporting, Cash Management, Business Process..., Budgets, Mergers
Education
University of Notre Dame 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
DePaul University 1995 — 2001
MBA, Finance
Simon & McClosky Ltd July 2007 - May 2011
The RoomPlace May 2006 - January 2007
RadioShack February 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Legal Assistance, Research, Customer Service, Negotiation
Education
Lindblom College Prep 2000 — 2004
Diploma, General Studies
Chicago State University
My Marketing Gals October 2010 - Present
The RoomPlace December 2008 - January 2011
Karen Hibbitt, Inc. January 2006 - October 2010
Impact Sales and Marketing May 2001 - March 2005
DRAFTWORLDWIDE May 2000 - February 2001
Group III Promotions January 1994 - May 2000
Skills
Marketing, Promotions, Advertising, Sponsorship Sales, Social Media Development, Social Media, Business Networking, Event Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Staff Training, Program Development, Creative Development, Program Management, Sales Management, Creative Direction, Event Planning, Event Management, Facebook, Trade Shows, Management, Nonprofits, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Sponsorship, Sales, Training, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Sales Operations, Newsletters
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1989 — 1992
BA, Psychology
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 1988 — 1989
Ace Hardware December 2014 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation December 2013 - December 2014
The RoomPlace September 2010 - December 2013
Ace Hardware November 2008 - January 2010
Ace Hardware April 2005 - October 2008
Ace Hardware May 2003 - March 2005
Ace Hardware October 2000 - April 2003
Ace Hardware June 1998 - September 2000
Ace Hardware March 1998 - June 1998
Ace Hardware April 1997 - March 1998
Skills
Category Management, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Customer Relations, Coaching, Analytics, Buying, Program Management, Direct Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, Promotions, P&L Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Market Planning, Pricing, Team Building, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Loyalty Marketing, Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Vendor Relations, SEO, Management, Brand Management, Leadership, Market Research, Customer Service, Social Media, Sales Operations, Sales, Marketing, Creative Direction, Public Relations, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
Benedictine University
MBA
Illinois State University 1992 — 1994
BS, Marketing
St. Francis High School 1986 — 1990
The RoomPlace August 2013 - Present
USCellular June 2010 - May 2013
The RoomPlace January 2007 - February 2010
Skills
Sales, Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Customer Service, Retail, Marketing, Management, Cold Calling, Purchasing, Sales Process, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, Team Building, Human Resources, Training, Inventory Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology
Art Van Furniture May 2013 - January 2015
The RoomPlace February 2004 - September 2011
William H. Cooper & Co. August 1999 - February 2004
Skills
Windows, Linux, Apple OS, SAP, Oracle E-Business Suite, Microsoft Office, Photography, Photoshop, Corel Draw, GERS, A+ Certified, Operating Systems, Leadership, Outlook, Retail, Visio, Oracle, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Project Planning, Mac, Management, Project Management, Team Building, Budgets, Time Management, Sales, Process Improvement, ERP, Merchandising, Training
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2012
MBA, Masters of Business Administration, 3.67
Al-Mansour University College 1989 — 1994
BSc, Industrial Management
Indianapolis Luxury Cars LLC JNA Auto Sales Inc. Rock Bottom Auto Deals August 2010 - Present
Aero Automotive June 2007 - August 2010
The RoomPlace June 2005 - June 2007
Bally Total Fitness May 2003 - June 2005
Advantage Sales & Marketing January 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Operation Solutions, Sales Rehabilitation, Website Development, Internet Marketing, Business Growth &..., Product Management, Aftermarket Sales, Consultative Sales, Strategic Account..., Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Wordpress, Market Research, Web Analytics, CRM Software, SaaS, Sales Management, Sales Process, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Email Marketing, CRM
Education
Morton College 2002 — 2003
Business Management / Psychology
Riverside Brookfield Township 1998 — 2002
Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education
Art Van Furniture April 2013 - Present
The RoomPlace December 2011 - April 2013
Value City Furniture/ American Signature Furniture September 2008 - January 2011
Wickes furniture 2003 - 2008
Harlem furniture 1997 - 2003
Moraine valley college and district 143 1/2 1993 - 1997
Skills
Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Stores, Retail, Retail Management, Store Management, Sales Management, Sales Support, Sales Operations, General Administration, Profit & Loss Management, Training & Development, Budgeting, Customer Service, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Teaching Experience, Bilingual, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Employee Training, Team Building, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Leadership, Human Resources, Management, P&L Management, Marketing, Hiring, Administrative Work, Interviews, Strategic Planning
Education
Governors State University 1993 — 1994
Graduate level courses, Computer Science and Data base design
Montana State University-Bozeman 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science Degree, Electrical amd Electronic Engineering Technology
Holborn Tutorial college - London UK 1978 — 1980
GCE Avanced level, Mathmatics and Physics
Global Rich Media May 2012 - Present
The RoomPlace December 2007 - Present
He's Alive!! Marketing 2008 - 2010
Skills
Online Advertising, SEO, Social Networking, Affiliate Marketing, PPC, Blogging, Internet Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Lead Generation, Online Lead Generation, Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, New Business Development, Web Design, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Web Marketing, Leadership, Mobile Marketing
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 1980 — 1982
Associates, Computer Programming & Accounting
Marian University 1968 — 1970
Business Administration
Common Goal Systems September 2011 - Present
Polsoft Electronics 2006 - 2007
The RoomPlace 2005 - 2006
Hammerdeals.pl 1999 - 2000
Skills
MySQL, PHP, Software Development, C#, jQuery, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, AJAX, Visual Studio, Web Services, Eclipse, Java, Web Development, Java software..., JUnit, JDBC, Object Oriented Design, UML, Oracle SQL, PHP development, C, Visual C++, Microsoft Office, OpenOffice.org, Ubuntu, Fedora, Subversion, DOM
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Wilbur Wright College 2007 — 2007
Jagiellonian University 2001 — 2003
Computer Science
AGH University of Science and Technology 1997 — 2000
Computer Science
Jawdat El-Hashimi High school 1993 — 1996
Trane March 2013 - Present
Trane November 2009 - Present
The RoomPlace 2005 - 2009
JC Whitney 1996 - 2005
Hollywood Casino Aurora February 1994 - January 1996
OfficeMax (Formerly Reliable Corporation) January 1985 - January 1996
JCC of Chicago January 1978 - January 1985
Skills
Construction Management, Energy Management, Facilities Management, Budgets, Team Building, Project Management, Construction, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Program Management, Recruiting, Management, Security, Operations Management, Sales
Education
Oakton Community College
Certificate, Facilities Operationa and Engineering
Social Media Ecosystem - SoMeEco February 2014 - Present
Baby Boomers & Beyond, LLC September 2010 - January 2015
The Roomplace March 2005 - July 2010
Harlem Furniture January 2000 - March 2005
Harlem Furniture July 1994 - December 1999
Wellness International March 1996 - May 1998
Merchants Home Delivery July 1993 - July 1994
Informatics January 1992 - March 1993
Arab Petroleum Training Institute June 1988 - July 1991
Technical University June 1987 - June 1988
Skills
Leadership, Retail, Management, Strategy, Team Building, Sales Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Business Development, Furniture, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing..., Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Program Management, Big Box, Pricing, Human Resources, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sales, Selling, Store Management, Pinterest, Project Planning, E-commerce, Training, Inventory Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2009
EMBA, Business Administration and Management, General Management
University of Technology 1985 — 1987
M.Sc., Engineering
Penny Mustard Furniture formally P.M. Bedroom Gallery April 2012 - Present
The RoomPlace September 2005 - April 2011
The RoomPlace May 1994 - September 2005
Skills
Microsoft Word, Furniture, Retail, Sales Management, Management, Training, Window Treatments, Sales, Inventory Management, Team Building, Sales Process, Selling, Merchandising, Cold Calling
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Wright Junoir College
Fulkerson Services Inc 2015 - Present
The RoomPlace July 2013 - April 2015
Consumer Insights 2010 - 2013
Nicky Nicole September 2011 - December 2012
Skills
Sales, Merchandising, Customer Service, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Time Management, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Marketing Strategy
Education
Kent State University 2009 — 2013
fashion merchandising, Fashion Merchandising
Kent State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Merchandising
The RoomPlace August 2013 - Present
The RoomPlace March 2013 - August 2013
Indiana Furniture November 2012 - March 2013
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Art History, Criticism and Conservation
OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc. January 2015 - Present
DEFENDER Direct June 2014 - January 2015
DEFENDER Direct September 2013 - May 2014
The RoomPlace June 2011 - October 2013
Build-A-Bear Workshop July 2013 - September 2013
Victoria's Secret July 2009 - April 2011
Skills
Public Relations, Customer Service, Marketing, Time Management, Cashiering, Credit, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Oracle E-Business Suite, GERS, Retail, Merchandising, Apparel, Pricing, Leadership, Social Networking, Writing, Reading, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Call Centers, Social Media, Visual Merchandising, Data Entry
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 2011 — 2015
Associate's degree, General Studies
University of Indianapolis 2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
LUNA Language Services- LUNA360.com August 2015 - Present
Ashley Furniture Homestores August 2014 - July 2015
Kraz Construction March 2014 - August 2014
The RoomPlace June 2013 - March 2014
United States Marine Corps (1st Battalion 5th Marines) July 2006 - July 2010
Skills
Sales, Dedicated Professional, Retail, Negotiating, Adaptable, Strategy, Military Tactics, Critical Thinking, Security, Combat Life Saver, Fortification, Volunteering, Team Building, Selling, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Coaching, Customer Service, Training
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree
Indiana Wesleyan University 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree
The RoomPlace February 2015 - Present
The RoomPlace May 2014 - February 2015
The RoomPlace September 2008 - May 2014
Edmundson RV May 2006 - May 2007
JABA Inc November 1991 - May 2006
Indiana National Bank April 1988 - April 1990
Greyhound Foods November 1987 - April 1988
Skills
Retail Management, Retail, Furniture, Sales Management, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Sales, Retail Sales, Entertainment, Bartending, Management, Operations Management, DJ, Property Management, Multi-Unit Management, Food & Beverage, Alcoholic Beverages, Responsible Service of..., Mattresses, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Marketing, Purchasing, Time Management, Team Building, Negotiation, Leadership, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Profit, Budgets, Sales Process
Education
University of Indianapolis 1987 — 1989
Business Administration
Center Grove High School 1983 — 1987
High School Diploma
The RoomPlace February 2012 - Present
Education
Northwestern University
The RoomPlace June 2012 - Present
Skills
Visual C++, Time Management, Technology, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Computers, Sales, Multi Tasking, Bilingual, Problem Solving, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service
Education
Purdue University Calumet 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering, 3.0
Redwood Logistics (formerly TSE) September 2008 - Present
The RoomPlace September 1999 - September 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, Onboarding, Recruiting/Retention, Transportation, Benefits Administration, Interviewing, Payroll, Training, Human Resources, Customer Service, New Hire Orientations, College Recruiting, Hiring, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation
Education
Benedictine University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Communications & Spanish
UTi Worldwide January 2015 - Present
UTi Worldwide April 2011 - January 2015
The RoomPlace December 2010 - April 2011
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Business Management
The Roderick Group, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Interlake Mecalux Inc. October 2012 - July 2014
The RoomPlace June 2011 - October 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2009 - August 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Matlab, Civil Engineering, Numerical Analysis, AutoCAD, Microstation, Microsoft Office, Railroad Engineering, Transportation..., High Speed Rail, Construction Management, Project Design, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Structural Engineering, Construction
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Civil Engineering, concentrations in Transportation Engineering and Construction Management
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet 2008 — 2008
Civil Engineering
Marist High School Chicago 2002 — 2006
Crown Lift Trucks May 2014 - Present
The RoomPlace April 2012 - August 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2011 - December 2012
Sittercity July 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Training, Event Planning, Teamwork, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Training, Team Building, Employee Relations, Sales, Corporate Communications, Telephone Skills, Psychology, PowerPoint, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Social Services, Child Development, Training & Development, Tutoring, Leadership, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Public Speaking
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2015 — 2017
Master's Degree, Human Resources Development
Governors State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, 3.7 GPA
Joliet Junior College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Psychology
The RoomPlace April 2015 - Present
Integrated Project Management August 2013 - August 2014
Invitation Homes October 2012 - March 2013
Whataburger May 2010 - October 2012
SCOR January 2008 - January 2010
Kemper Specialty June 2007 - December 2008
Kemper Specialty November 2004 - June 2007
Kemper Specialty April 1999 - November 2004
Hewlett-Packard January 1991 - January 1999
Skills
Certified DDI..., SPHR, ASTD Member, Talent Management, Performance Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Training, Succession Planning, Leadership, Strategy, Interviews, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Change Management, Management, Deferred Compensation, CRM, Workforce Management, Technology Needs..., Marketing, HRIS, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Team Building, Organizational Design, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Executive Coaching
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
iCanvas June 2015 - Present
Arbonne International LLC October 2014 - Present
Art Van Furniture October 2013 - June 2015
Freelance July 2011 - June 2015
The RoomPlace September 2012 - October 2013
Anthropologie May 2012 - June 2013
WONDER, LLC November 2011 - February 2012
Nordstrom Product Group September 2011 - November 2011
Kohl's Department Stores August 2009 - May 2011
Kohl's Department Stores February 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Fashion, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Advertising, Apparel, Photography, Creative Problem Solving, Photoshop, Mac, Prop Styling, Catalogs, Microsoft Excel, Textiles, Product Development, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Graphics, Fashion Design, Sales, Trend Analysis, Adobe Creative Suite, Real Estate, Art Direction, Photo Shoots, Creative Direction, Wardrobe, Sportswear, Draping, Time Management, Marketing, Trend Forecasting, Art, Tech Packs, Trend, Word, Excel, Buying, Product Styling, Window Displays, Space planning, Furniture, Interior Design, Showrooms, New Store Openings, Illustrator, Management, Graphic Design
Education
Kent State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Fashion Merchandising; Fashion Buying
Avon Lake High School
YWCA June 2015 - Present
The RoomPlace June 2015 - Present
Education
College of DuPage 2014 — 2016
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Psychology
Staff Management SMX January 2014 - Present
Staff Management SMX November 2014 - December 2014
Staff Management SMX October 2014 - December 2014
The RoomPlace June 2014 - July 2014
Reliable Plating Corporation May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Molecular Biology, Microsoft Office, Biotechnology, Research, Bioengineering, Scientific Analysis, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Scientific Writing, Matlab, Biomedical Engineering, Visual Basic, Physics, Chemistry, PCR, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Teaching
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2012 — 2016
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2010 — 2010
One-week course about managing a start-up company., Business/Commerce, General
Big Red Rooster April 2015 - Present
La Taffi Design September 2014 - Present
Unique Building Concepts March 2014 - April 2015
The RoomPlace July 2012 - June 2013
Santarossa Mosaic & Tile Co., Inc. June 2011 - December 2011
Drapery Street February 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Space planning, Blueprint Reading, Kitchen & Bath Design, Color Theory, Lighting Design, Residential Design, Commercial Design, 3D rendering, AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Hand Drafting, Textiles, Rendering, Interior Design, Furniture, Interior Architecture, FF&E, Floor Plans, Showrooms, Furnishings, Window Treatments, Space Planning, Customer Service
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interior Design
Navistar Inc 2009 - 2013
The RoomPlace April 2004 - March 2009
Wickes Lumber, Inc 2000 - 2004
Alexander Products, Inc 1998 - 2000
Synergy Computer Solutions, Inc 1997 - 1998
Skills
Software Development, Software Documentation, Database Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, VBA, Oracle, User Training, SQL Navigator, Oracle Report Builder, SQL, Databases, Visual Basic, SSIS, ETL, Data Warehousing
Education
Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration 1993 — 1994
Master's degree
State University of Management (SUM) 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Automated systems in metallurgy
Oracle Corporation
XML Fundamentals (Development Tools)
Command Transportation September 2010 - Present
The RoomPlace 2007 - 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Team Building, Sales, Sales Process, B2B, New Business Development, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Microsoft Word, Sales Operations
Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Operations Management and Information Systems
WhiteClouds July 2015 - Present
Elance April 2015 - June 2015
APAC Customer Services October 2013 - June 2015
The RoomPlace December 2012 - August 2013
St. Anne Provena Center October 2011 - June 2013
Three Graces Mentors September 2012 - November 2012
Global Intelligence Organization August 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Unity, Zbrush, Drawing, UV mapping, Animation, 3D, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, Modeling, After Effects, Character Animation, Unity3D, Game Design, Premiere, Video Games, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Game Art & Design, 3.5
Mapua Institute of Technology 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology
Interlake Mecalux Inc. May 2012 - Present
Plastics Color Corporation March 2010 - May 2012
The RoomPlace August 2009 - March 2010
Desks Inc. October 2008 - January 2009
JPMorgan Chase December 2006 - December 2008
DePaul University September 2005 - June 2006
DePaul University Gear Up September 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Accounting, Financial Risk, Accounts Payable, CRM, Management, Invoicing, Banking, Financial Analysis, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Forecasting, Customer Service
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Ashley Furniture Industries October 2010 - Present
The RoomPlace January 2004 - October 2010
Aronson Furniture April 2004 - May 2005
Havertys Furniture August 1999 - October 2004
Skills
Retail, Management, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Team Building, Purchasing, Customer Service, Store Management, Pricing, Recruiting, Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Selling, Income Statement, Cold Calling, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Hiring, Customer Satisfaction, P&L Management, Sales Process, Leadership, B2B, Time Management, P&L, Profit
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1971 — 1973
associate, Business management
Governors State University
Business, music
DeVry Education Group September 2014 - Present
The RoomPlace January 2006 - Present
Keller Graduate School of Management September 2009 - September 2014
United Nations September 1999 - April 2005
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project Management, Visio, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Time Management, Access, Team Building, Leadership, Project Planning, Budgets, Management, Inventory Management, Training, Process Scheduler, Sales, Purchasing, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Teamwork, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Program Management, Social Networking, Customer Satisfaction, Event Management, Employee Training, Retail
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
DeVry University-Illinois 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Project Management
University of Pristina 1996 — 2004
Medical University, Medical Doctor
PII February 2014 - Present
TEKsystems November 2013 - February 2014
Autobase, Inc. September 2010 - November 2013
JTAC April 2008 - October 2010
Jared the Galleria of Jewelry April 2009 - November 2009
The RoomPlace January 2008 - February 2009
Bonefish Grill February 2007 - December 2008
Skills
jQuery, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, HTML5, Advanced CSS, C#, LINQ, XML, HTML 5, MVC, Web Applications, .NET, ASP.NET
Education
DeVry University 2003 — 2010
BS, Computer and Information Systems
C.H. Robinson September 2014 - Present
Macy's July 2008 - June 2014
The RoomPlace January 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Sales, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Networking, Customer Satisfaction, Real Estate, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Time Management, Retail Sales
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship
The RoomPlace May 2013 - Present
The RoomPlace April 2005 - February 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Sales Management, Sales Process, Marketing Research, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Retail, Marketing, Management, Merchandising, Market Research
Education
Keller Graduate 2011 — 2013
MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Harold Washington College 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Early Childhood Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 — 2001
Bachelors, Teaching of Spanish
The RoomPlace February 2013 - Present
Page's Popcorn & Favors 2012 - Present
Arrowstream August 2008 - February 2013
Potbelly Sandwich Works 2007 - 2008
True Value Company 2003 - 2008
Skills
SQL Server, HTML, JavaScript, XML, C#, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, IIS, Excel, Access, Logistics, ASP, AJAX, .NET, Analytics, Outlook, CSS, SQL, Windows, Programming, ASP.NET, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, E-commerce, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, WCF, Web Services, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Web Development, REST, Process Improvement, Leadership, Customer Service, Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1997 — 2002
BS, Information Technology
Tri City Foods September 2010 - Present
The RoomPlace 2004 - 2009
Favorite Brands 1990 - 1999
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service
Education
Harper College
Medical Insurance Billing
TheRoomPlace June 2013 - Present
The RoomPlace February 2013 - November 2013
NAVY SEALS & EDVENTURE PARTNERS INTERNSHIP January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Marketing Engineering, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Product Development, Marketing Research, Event Planning, SPSS, Qualtrics, Oracle, GERS, Advertising, Facebook, Marketing, Leadership, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing with College Honors
University of Chicago 2003 — 2005
Economics
Nicholas Senn High School 1999 — 2003
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Loyola University of Chicago 2002 — 2002
Undergraduate Classes
Interior Investments August 2010 - Present
The RoomPlace August 1996 - May 2010
Xavier Construction June 1995 - July 1996
Circuit City November 1993 - June 1995
The Roomplace (formerly Harlem Furniture) January 1991 - October 1993
Skills
Distribution Center..., Logistics, Facilities Management, Purchasing, Customer Service, Warehousing, Management, Shipping, Retail, Inventory Management, Training
Education
College of Lake County 1989 — 1991
Business
LHS
The RoomPlace November 2014 - Present
Edelman June 2013 - November 2014
Edelman August 2009 - June 2013
Edelman Public Relations April 2008 - August 2009
Edelman November 2005 - April 2008
Loyola University Chicago August 2003 - December 2006
Skills
SharePoint, Active Directory, Integration, Infrastructure, MySQL, CSS, Web Applications, PHP, Cloud Computing, C#, Information Technology, DNS, Web Development, Microsoft SQL Server, E-commerce, Security, HTML, .NET, Help Desk Support, Windows Server, Social Media, ASP.NET, SQL, Content Distribution..., Networking, Enterprise Architecture, Strategy, Microsoft Office..., Enterprise Software, Okta, SSO, SaaS
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2003 — 2008
BP January 2015 - Present
BP September 2012 - December 2014
National Express Transport, Inc August 2010 - September 2012
The RoomPlace January 2010 - August 2010
The RoomPlace April 2006 - January 2010
Skills
Transportation, Logistics, Transportation..., Truckload, LTL, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, SAP, Oracle, PHP, VBA, Retail, Sales, Operations Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Logistics Management, Team Building, Analysis, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Inventory Analysis, Downstream Oil & Gas, Oil Industry, SharePoint, SAP ERP, QuickTest Professional, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Warehousing, Inventory Control, Leadership, Access, Inventory Management, Management, Budgets, Sales Operations, Training, 3PL, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Performance Management, Change Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Business Management
Elmhurst College 2006 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Economics, Business Administration
EasyHome Home Furnishings May 2014 - Present
The RoomPlace December 2011 - Present
The RoomPlace April 2005 - December 2011
Federated Logistics (Macys & Bloomingdales) 2003 - 2005
Midas International 2001 - 2003
Heilig Meyers Company 1990 - 2001
U.S. Army Military Police May 1987 - October 1991
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Operations Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Budgets, Income Statement, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Performance Management, Team Building, Profit, Supply Chain Management, Pricing, P&L, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Warehousing
Education
Norwich University 1983 — 1987
BS, Accounting
Herkimer High School 1980 — 1983
Constellation Brands, Inc. May 2008 - Present
The RoomPlace 2007 - 2008
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. February 2003 - February 2007
Groupe Schneider 1987 - 2005
Schneider Electric February 1991 - November 2002
Square D Company June 1985 - March 1991
Ralph H Burke Inc. February 1979 - June 1985
Skills
Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Human Resources, Executive Pay, Incentives, Employee Benefits, Applicant Tracking..., Performance Management, Change Management, Job Evaluation, Strategy, Personnel Management, Incentive Programs, Training, Mergers & Acquisitions, Succession Planning
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1983 — 1985
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois @ Urbana-Champaign 1974 — 1979
BS, Economics
Hillcrest High School 1970 — 1974
The Pampered Chef December 2011 - February 2012
BAI September 2011 - December 2011
CDW May 2011 - September 2011
Responsys June 2010 - October 2010
The RoomPlace April 2007 - September 2009
TEKsystems May 2006 - April 2007
LDR Industries October 2002 - May 2006
Chicago Fire Soccer Club 2005 - 2006
GES EXPOSITION SERVICES August 2002 - September 2002
Discover Financial Services May 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Direct Marketing, Creative Direction, Event Management
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Lourdes High School 1993 — 1997
High School Diploma, Marketing
Acosta Sales & Marketing 2012 - Present
Eastman Kodak Company 2006 - 2012
Eastman Kodak 2004 - 2006
Eastman Kodak 2003 - 2004
Eastman Kodak 2001 - 2003
Eastman Kodak Company/Qualex 1997 - 2001
The RoomPlace 1994 - 1997
Target 1989 - 1994
Skills
Consumer Products, Retail, Strategic Planning, P&L, Budgeting, Team Leadership, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Trainings, Marketing Strategy, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Budgets, Sales, P&L Management, Management, Leadership, CRM, Business Development, Income Statement, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Training, Competitive Analysis
Education
Northern Illinois University 1995 — 1998
MBA, Marketing
The University of North Dakota 1985 — 1989
BBA, Finance
The RoomPlace April 2012 - January 2014
The RoomPlace September 1994 - April 2012
Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Forecasting, Budgets, Consumer Financing, Accounting, Financial Analysis, SAP, Merchandising, Team Building, Customer Service, Management, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Governors State University
Independent HR Consultant August 2015 - Present
Gogo February 2014 - August 2015
The RoomPlace July 2013 - January 2014
GE November 2010 - June 2013
Group One Trading, LP 2004 - November 2010
Applus Technologies November 2001 - September 2004
Moveline, Inc December 2000 - November 2001
Goldman Sachs July 1999 - December 2000
Ernst & Young November 1998 - July 1999
SecurityLink from Ameritech July 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Benefits, Employment Law, Problem Solving, Employee Relations, HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, HR Policies, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, FMLA, Talent Management, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Employee Handbooks, Labor Relations, HR Strategy, Orientation, Benefit Administration, Job Descriptions, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal, Payroll Administration, Recruitment/Retention, SPHR, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Employee Benefits, ADP, Employee/Labor Relations, EEO, New Hire Orientation, Affirmative Action, Legal Compliance, Hiring, Union Negotiations, Organizational..., Workers Compensation, Union Avoidance, FLSA, Conflict Resolution, Open Enrollment, Interviewing, Coaching, Job Analysis, Organizational Design, Global HR, Technical Recruiting, Deferred Compensation
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management/Psychology
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Classes towards MBA
Boyd Coffee Company May 2015 - Present
Holiday Retirement March 2014 - April 2015
UTi Worldwide April 2012 - January 2014
GlobalLogic June 2011 - April 2012
Beshara Group January 2010 - September 2011
WorldWide Consulting Services February 2008 - January 2010
Toshiba America Medical Systems July 2008 - July 2009
The RoomPlace April 2008 - July 2008
Hitachi Consulting September 2003 - March 2008
Strategic Information Systems Group March 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Oracle Financials, ERP, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle HRMS, International Project..., Solution Architecture, Production Delivery, Team Building, Project Planning, Database Administration, Business Process..., Team Leadership, Oracle HR, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, OBIEE, Financials, PL/SQL, Order Management, Business Intelligence, SQL, Oracle, Business Process, Solaris, IT Strategy, Requirements Gathering, Management, CRM, Program Management, Business Analysis, Data Migration, Enterprise Architecture, Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Change Management, Systems Analysis, MS Project, Enterprise Software, SOA, Data Warehousing, Databases, SDLC, Vendor Management, PMP, Visio, IT Management
Education
Cornell University
Master of Science (M.S.), Labor and Industrial Relations
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Community Development
Stanford University
Master of Science (M.S.), Sociology
The RoomPlace June 2012 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Marketing, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Lending, Negotiation, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Sales, Team Building
Education
College of DuPage 1998 — 2001
Assoc., Business
The University of Chicago Medical Center October 2014 - Present
The RoomPlace September 2004 - October 2014
Rush Oak Park Hospital 2000 - 2004
York Employment Staffing 1999 - 2000
Skills
HR Policies, HRIS, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Training, Sourcing, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, Performance Management, College Recruiting, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1999 — 2003
MSHRIR, Compensation and Benefits
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Bachelor, Psychology
Northern Illinois University
Steinmetz
The RoomPlace October 2014 - Present
Fidelity National Information Services October 2011 - October 2014
Allstate Insurance July 2009 - October 2011
CNA May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Change Management, SDLC, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Visio, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Office, Vendor Management, Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Systems Analysis, Management, Access, UML, IT Project & Program..., Documentation, Business Requirements, MS Project, Agile Project Management, Use Case Analysis, Scope Management, Process Improvement, Consulting, Highly detail oriented, Leadership, Analysis
Education
Purdue University 2005 — 2009
B.S., Computer & Information Technology
Baldor Electric Company – A Member of the ABB Group April 2014 - Present
Chief Enterprises, Inc. October 2012 - March 2014
The RoomPlace September 2009 - October 2012
Sumitomo Electric Carbide January 2006 - September 2009
Sumitomo Electric Carbide January 2008 - March 2009
Sumitomo Electric Carbide January 2003 - December 2007
Sumitomo Electric Carbide January 2003 - December 2005
Sumitomo Electric Carbide September 1998 - December 2002
Skills
Inventory Management, Project Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Program Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Management, Purchasing, Analysis, Customer Service, Leadership, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
MBA, Strategic Planning
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BSME
The RoomPlace August 2012 - Present
Gators Wing Shack October 2011 - Present
The Bedding Experts September 2006 - May 2011
Mattress World Inc. February 2003 - May 2011
Diabetic Rockstar 2009 - 2011
Abrams Artists Agency 1998 - 2001
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Retail, Merchandising, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Management, Event Planning, Team Building, Research, Customer Satisfaction, Teaching, Leadership, Sales Management, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Training, Visual Merchandising, New Business Development, Coaching, Sales, Account Management, B2B, Facebook, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Retail Sales, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Store Management, Team Leadership, Time Management
Education
Bradley University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication and Media Studies
Adlai E. Stevenson High School 1988 — 1992
Aptikisic-Tripp
Aon April 2013 - Present
Aon Hewitt February 2012 - April 2013
Heartland Alliance October 2011 - January 2012
Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP May 2010 - October 2011
The roomplace June 2005 - November 2010
City of Chicago May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Finance, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, QuickBooks, Journal Entries, Microsoft Office, Cash Management, Variance Analysis, Fixed Assets, GAAP, Microsoft SQL Server, PeopleSoft, Hyperion HFM, Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Access, Stock Compensation
Education
DePaul University
Bachelors
The RoomPlace 2009 - Present
g 2010 - 2011
The RoomPlace 2007 - 2009
The RoomPlace 2003 - 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Temporary Placement, Team Building, Strategy, Time Management, Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Training, Negotiation, Personnel Management, Hiring, Conflict Resolution
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master, Human Resource
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The RoomPlace February 2009 - Present
Thorek Memorial Hospital December 1997 - August 2008
Thorek Memorial Hospital 1997 - 2008
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2009
Organizational Development
Northwestern Business College 1993 — 1995
Graphicsland, Inc. March 2014 - January 2015
NextMedia360 March 2012 - February 2014
Waubonsee Community College August 2011 - January 2014
Boombah January 2010 - March 2012
Successories March 2006 - July 2009
The RoomPlace January 2004 - March 2006
Chicago Tribune Media Group August 2000 - January 2004
Baker & Taylor Entertainment August 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Web Design, Illustrator, Graphics, Logo Design, Brochures, Illustration, Direct Mail, Advertising, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Vector Illustration, Photography, Print Production, Creative Direction, Pre-press, Corporate Identity, Email Marketing, Wordpress, Retouching, Catalogs, Posters, Mac, Social Media, Typography, Direct Marketing, Dreamweaver, Business Cards, Packaging, Trade Shows, Digital Printing, Logos, Press Checks, New Product Ideation, Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Corporate Branding, Digital Illustration, Team Building, Branding, Customer Service, Layout, Image Manipulation, WordPress
Education
Northern Illinois University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration
The RoomPlace 2002 - Present
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, General Business Administration
The RoomPlace September 2008 - Present
Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois 2008 — 2010
The RoomPlace March 2015 - Present
ESTEE LAUDER May 2011 - March 2015
State Farm Insurance October 2008 - May 2011
Chicago State University June 2008 - December 2010
Education
Chicago State University 2007 — 2010
BA, Business Management
The RoomPlace September 2014 - Present
U.S. Security Associates, Inc. May 2006 - September 2014
Menards January 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Onboarding, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, FMLA, Employee Relations, HRIS, Labor Relations, ADP Payroll, HR Policies, Personnel Management, Background Checks, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Succession Planning, Hiring, Employee Engagement, Employment Law
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Management; Human Resources
Johnson Controls September 2015 - Present
DeVry University January 2012 - June 2015
The RoomPlace October 2005 - September 2011
Skills
Inventory Control, Sales, Store Management, Purchasing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Pricing, Recruiting, Furniture, Retail, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Management, Leadership, Outlook, Customer Satisfaction
Education
DeVry University 2012 — 2015
Electronics Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 3.5 GPA
The RoomPlace December 2011 - Present
The RoomPlace January 2007 - Present
The Room Place @.Harlem Furniture January 2007 - December 2009
Aronson Rooms and more August 2004 - January 2007
Sears Holdings Corporation March 1979 - July 2004
Skills
Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Purchasing, Forecasting, Recruiting, Microsoft Word, Product Development, PowerPoint, Coaching, Negotiation, Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Performance Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BA
The RoomPlace September 2014 - Present
Northwest Neighborhood Federation 2008 - 2011
Northwest Neighborhood Federation September 2006 - June 2008
Burbank Elementary September 2000 - August 2006
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Board Development, Non-profit..., Spanish, Grants, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Association Management, Program Development, Community Organizing, Annual Giving, Resource Development, Nonprofits
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2013 — 2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.), School Counseling
University of Illinois at Chicago 1993 — 1998
BA, Spanish, French and Bilingual Endorsement
Orbitz Worldwide January 2015 - Present
Orbitz Worldwide November 2012 - December 2014
The RoomPlace June 2012 - October 2012
ACT December 2010 - June 2012
Intelligroup November 2008 - December 2010
Radiant Global April 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Oracle Reports, Oracle Discoverer, PL/SQL, Oracle Applications, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Oracle Forms, Oracle E-Business Suite, Unix, ERP, BI Publisher, SQL*Plus, Order Management, SDLC, SQL, Oracle, Weblogic, Requirements Analysis, OBIEE, SOA, Oracle HR, Financials, Unix Shell Scripting, .NET, XML Publisher, Java Enterprise Edition, Toad, Data Migration, CRM, Web Applications, Business Analysis
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
M.S, Computer Science
Anna University 2001 — 2005
B.E, Computer Science and Engineering
St Joseph Matriculation Hr Sec School
American Blue Ribbon Holdings March 2014 - Present
JMorby Design March 2006 - Present
The RoomPlace January 2013 - February 2014
Barnes & Noble September 2011 - January 2013
Cydcor March 2010 - October 2010
The Elephant and Castle Group July 2006 - February 2009
Keller Williams Realty June 2008 - August 2008
The Chicago Wolves Professional Hockey Team October 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Typography, Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, InDesign, Illustration, Logo Design, Web Design, Corporate Identity, Graphics, Print, Adobe Creative Suite, Logos, Illustrator, Brochures, Photoshop, Retouching, Sports Marketing, Print Production, Direct Mail, Motion Graphics, Animation, Newsletters, Leadership, Sales, Digital Media
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Graphic Design
Marist High School 1999 — 2003
The RoomPlace Payroll/Personnel ManagerDaily Southtown StarAugust 1978 - July 1998
Education
Capella University 2010 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), General Psychology
Argosy University 2007 — 2010
Master’s Degree, Community Counseling
Argosy University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
NEXTracker, Inc August 2015 - Present
SolarBOS, Inc. September 2014 - August 2015
Shoals Technologies Group May 2010 - August 2014
The RoomPlace June 2007 - May 2010
Windy City ThunderBolts February 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Management, Finance, Marketing, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Negotiation, Cost Management, Purchasing, Quality Management, International Sales, Sales Operations, P&L Responsibility, Demand Forecasting, Revenue Forecasting, Project Management, Solar PV, Business Strategy, Solar Energy, Strategy, Business Development, Photovoltaics, Engineering, Manufacturing, Alternative Energy, Renewable Energy, Cleantech, Start-ups, Energy, Sustainable Energy, Sales, International Business, Energy Efficiency, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Green Technology, Negotiation, Operations Management, Pricing, P&L Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2007 — 2011
Bachelors, Finance, Marketing
Robert Morris University - Illinois 2007 — 2008
Bachelors, Business Administration
Aasonn May 2015 - Present
The RoomPlace November 2014 - May 2015
Illinois Housing Development Authority September 2013 - November 2014
Icon Identity Solutions November 2012 - September 2013
Kelly Services (at British Petroleum) January 2012 - April 2012
First Chicago Bank & Trust/Northbrook Bank & Trust September 2008 - December 2011
School Health Corporation November 1999 - September 2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel, ADP ezLaborManager, HRIS, HR Policies, Written Communication, paylocity webpay, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Organization, Multi Tasking, Time Management, Corporate Communications, Compensation & Benefit, Job Analysis, Performance Improvement, Performance Management, Metrics, Reports, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Training, Employee Benefits, Compensation, New Hire Orientations
Education
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2003
MBA, General
Virgina Tech 1992 — 1996
Bachelors, Psychology
Dell September 2012 - Present
Quest Software December 2007 - Present
Vizioncore Inc. December 2007 - Present
Wa-Pa-Ghetti's Pizza August 2000 - June 2007
The RoomPlace September 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Salesforce.com, Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Microsoft Word, Solution Selling, Sales Operations, Sales, New Business Development, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Sales Management, Selling, Team Leadership, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing
Education
Harper College 2005 — 2005
Arlington Academy School of Cosmetology 2002 — 2004
Licensed Cosmetologist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Wheeling High School 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma
The RoomPlace April 1993 - Present
McDonald's Corporation May 1980 - December 1992
Skills
Furniture, Sales Management, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Purchasing, Sales, Store Management, Inventory Control, Logistics
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
The RoomPlace May 2011 - Present
Skills
Merchandising, Styling, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Interior Design
Education
St. Joseph's College (IN) 2005 — 2009
Visual Art & Design
The RoomPlace February 2015 - Present
North Iowa Bulls June 2013 - Present
Bandito Barneys April 2005 - January 2015
Prairie Rock Brewing Company April 2001 - April 2005
Skills
Sales
Education
Harper College 2000 — 2001
none, Psychology
The College of St. Scholastica 1999 — 2000
none, Psychology
Connect Hearing US April 2014 - Present
The RoomPlace February 2013 - March 2014
Richco, Inc. September 2006 - February 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Budgets, Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Project Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
DePaul University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
The RoomPlace 2007 - Present
William Charles Investments 2005 - 2007
J&J Sports 1999 - 2005
Skills
Merchandising, Sales Management, Retail, Customer Service, Store Management, Inventory Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Major: Marketing. Minor: economics
Rock Valley College 1995 — 1998
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
The RoomPlace January 2014 - March 2015
Forever 21 2013 - 2013
Big Lots March 2011 - November 2012
Pottery Barn 2006 - 2007
Restoration Hardware 2003 - 2005
Skills
Retail Category..., Furniture, Home Accessories, Hardlines, Softlines, Interior Design, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Engagement, Sales, Sales Management, Development Of Employees, Payroll, Human Resources, Fashion, Stock Control, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Sales Growth, Employee Relations, Employee Management, Empathy, Motivation, Consulting, Customer Retention, Customer Experience, Customer Oriented, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Individual Counselling, Profit Maximization, Crew Scheduling
Education
Western Governors University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Saddleback College 2004 — 2006
Political Science and Government