The Sharper Image
Industry: Consumer electronics company
DescriptionThe Sharper Image is an American brand that offers consumers home electronics, air purifiers, gifts and other high-tech lifestyle products through its website, catalog, and third-party retailers. Headquarters: Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States Founder: Richard Thalheimer Founded: 1977, San Francisco, California, United States CEO: Lance Reese (Aug 2018–) Parent organizations: Camelot Venture Group, MerchSource, LLC
The Sharper Image List of Employees There's an exhaustive list of past and present employees! Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at The Sharper Image. You can filter them based on skills, years of employment, job, education, department, and prior employment.
The Sharper Image Salaries. You can even request information on how much does The Sharper Image pay if you want to. Learn about salaries, pros and cons of working for The Sharper Image directly from the past employees.
Find People by Employers You can rekindle an old relationship, reconnect with a long-lost friend, former boss, business acquaintance who might be useful in your new line of work. With our employee database, the possibilities are endless. All you have to do is type in a couple of keywords and we'll bring you the exact information you wanted!
546 The Sharper Image employees in database. Find out everything there's to know about The Sharper Image employees. We offer you a great deal of unbiased information from the internal database, personal records, and many other details that might be of interest to you.
The Sharper Image Employees
The Personal Assistant Network January 2008 - Present
Private Households 2002 - Present
Backroads 1991 - 1999
The Sharper Image 1981 - 1989
Skills
Hiring, Estate Planning, Contract Negotiation, Social Networking, Event Planning, Property Management, Travel Planning, Recruiting, Social Media, Management, Training, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Strategy, Time Management, Budgets, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Volunteer Management, Networking, Team Building, Operations Management, Research, Facebook, Retail, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Administration, Leadership, Administrative..., Online Marketing, Microsoft Office, Hospitality, Editing, Human Resources, Office Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Advertising
Education
San Francisco State University 2000 — 2002
Multimedia Studies Program
University of Rhode Island 1975 — 1976
Liberal Arts
The Wilkins Corporation November 2014 - Present
Miracle Group Management Team June 2014 - November 2014
One Guy from Italy Italian Cuisine January 2006 - July 2014
Genlyte Group May 2004 - May 2005
The Sharper Image May 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Task Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Public Relations, Event Management, Goal Oriented, Time Management, Inventory Control, English Literature, English grammar, Sales, Hospitality, Restaurants, Employee Relations, Food, Restaurant Management, Employee Training, Food, Inventory Management, Management, Leadership, Training, Hiring, Recruiting
Education
Texas Tech University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, English
Richland College 2005 — 2006
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Allure Tanning and Skin Reawakening Studio May 2013 - Present
APAC Customer Services January 2004 - February 2006
The Sharper Image 2003 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exchange, Web Applications, Alternative Medicine, Oxygen Therapy, Administrative..., Office Management, Office Administration, Natural Products, Natural Sciences, Social Skills, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Small Business, Start-up Ventures, Natural Health Products, Tanning, sunless tanning, Cellular Communications, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support, Customer Insight, Social Networking
Education
Southern Methodist University 2013 — 2017
still working on it..., BBA and Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
Crandall High School 1999 — 2001
Mesquite High School 1997 — 1999
Self January 1977 - Present
Stanford University 2010 - 2015
Stanford University 2010 - 2015
San Francisco State University September 2002 - March 2006
Pacific Northwest College of Art September 2004 - January 2005
The Sharper Image 2000 - 2002
Town School 1990 - 1999
Skills
Fine Art Photography, Portraiture, Teaching, Blogging, Photo Editing, Photoshop
Education
San Francisco Art Institute 1982 — 1984
Master of Fine Arts, Photography
School of Visual Arts 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography
Safeway Inc July 2003 - Present
Winkler Advertising/SF 1998 - 2003
Eckstein USA, Inc. October 1993 - October 1998
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. + Pottery Barn, inc. October 1989 - October 1993
The Sharper Image June 1984 - October 1989
Skills
Advertising, Direct Mail, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Business Process..., Social Media Marketing, Forecasting, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition & Food Science
San Francisco State University 1982 — 1984
MBA, Business Administration, Marketing & Advertising
Kate Sciandra (KJ Sciandra Ltd.) May 1993 - Present
Project Management Institute of Minnesota (PMI-MN) March 2015 - March 2015
Pete Herr July 2014 - August 2014
Aurasolus LLC May 2006 - December 2013
The Edge Magazine 2009 - 2011
The Sharper Image 1996 - 1998
Johnson & Higgins 1991 - 1995
Skills
Published Author, Writing, Healing, Meditation, Teaching, Public Speaking, Mindfulness Based..., Editing, Alternative Medicine, Stress Management, Stress, Pain Management, Lifestyle Coaching, Therapists, Treatment, Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness, Coaching, Wellbeing, Training, Relaxation, Holistic Health, Mindfulness Meditation, Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Yoga, Healthcare
Education
Australasian College of Herbal Studies 1990 — 1992
Diploma in Herbal Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1988
MFA, Theater Design
State University of New York College at Geneseo 1981 — 1985
BA, Theater, Art
Clarence central HS
NIKAIA 1997 - Present
The Sharper Image 1991 - 1996
Skills
Marketing, Fashion, Jewelry, Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Wholesale, International Sales, Brand Development, Merchandising, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Apparel, Purchasing, E-commerce, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Visual Merchandising, Brand Management, Luxury Goods, Inventory Management, Advertising
Education
Université Paris-Sorbonne 1986 — 1989
PhD, Philosophy/Metaphysics
Université Nice Sophia Antipolis 1983 — 1985
BA, Philosophy/Metaphysics
Duzie™,Inc August 2012 - Present
Alure Home Improvements January 2005 - December 2009
AT&T/Eurosound January 1998 - December 2004
The Sharper Image January 1993 - December 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy
Education
State University of New York College at Oneonta 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Managerial Economics
Microsoft September 2012 - Present
Staples June 2008 - September 2012
The Sharper Image January 1997 - June 2008
Skills
Training, Management, Retail, Sales, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Interviews, Program Management, Inventory Control, Hiring, Store Operations, Merchandising, HR Policies, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, P&L, Profit, Customer Service, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Office Management, Mobile Phone Apps, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, New Business Development
Education
Pace University 1993 — 1997
Accounting and Finance
La Salle academy 1990 — 1993
Deloitte Consulting LLP March 2014 - Present
Hmong American National Catholic Association January 2014 - Present
Vang Family Non-Profit Organization January 1999 - Present
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. December 2009 - February 2013
Hmong American Ad Hoc Committee October 2010 - January 2012
Copart, Inc. September 2008 - December 2009
County of Sonoma October 2002 - November 2007
The Sharper Image March 1998 - January 2001
MCI Systemhouse August 1997 - March 1998
North American Mortgages Company September 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Access, Troubleshooting, Windows 7, RSA, AS400, Linux, Intel, ControlM, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint, Active Directory, Cisco Any Connect Client, Service Now, Nimsoft, Tree Size Professional, Putty, Microsoft Office, CCSS Monitoring Tools, Unix Shell Scripting, Data Network, LANDesk, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, HP SIMS/ILO, OS390 Mainframe, OS400, Windows Sharepoint..., QlikView, CICAT Ticket Tracking, Infoblox, XP, IBM iSeries, Windows 8, Windows, Windows Server, HTML, Disaster Recovery, Help Desk Support, Databases, Security, Cisco Technologies, Network Security, Unix, Business Services, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Office 2013, Cisco Routers, Cisco MDS SAN switches, Project Management
Education
Computer Information Technology 1989 — 1991
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Mainframe Computer Operations, Graduation an honorable with 4.0 GPA.
Solano Community College 1987 — 1990
Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration, Management and Operations, GPA 3.0
D.C. Law Students In Court 2014 - 2015
Paul Hastings 2014 - 2014
D.C. Law Students in Court 2013 - 2013
The George Washington University 2013 - 2013
The California Endowment 2006 - 2011
Hofflund/Polone 2006 - 2006
The Sharper Image 2004 - 2005
Skills
Nonprofits, Management, Event Planning, Logistics, Program Management, Leadership
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The Menlo School
The Menlo School
The Menlo School
The Menlo School
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
ReEntry Rehabilitation Services September 2012 - Present
Convergys June 2012 - September 2012
Best Buy March 2011 - October 2011
Southeastern Louisiana University January 2010 - January 2011
Brookstone October 2009 - June 2010
Barrister Global Services January 2008 - January 2009
The Sharper Image October 2006 - September 2007
RadioShack February 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Typing, Telecommunications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, POS, Training, Leadership, Call Centers, Budgets, Recruiting, Research, Sales, Editing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 2008 — 2011
BA, Sociology
Brandon Senior High 1998 — 2002
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. March 2014 - January 2015
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. July 2012 - March 2014
Kaye Lites, Inc November 2005 - July 2012
The Sharper Image October 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Retail, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Constant Contact, osCommerce, Payroll Taxes, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Operations Management, Planograms, Scheduling, P&L review
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1998 — 2002
BFA, Film Production
The Henry Ford December 2013 - Present
The Sharper Image February 2003 - May 2008
Sam Goody November 1999 - December 2002
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Editing, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, History
Schoolcraft College 2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette June 2009 - Present
The Sharper Image January 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Inventory Management
Education
Western Business College 2001 — 2003
Small Business Administration/Management
Portland Community College 1988 — 1989
LA DOTD May 2013 - Present
Superior Energy Services September 2011 - January 2013
SZS Consultants May 2007 - January 2009
The Sharper Image May 2005 - May 2007
JoJo’s Hope August 2003 - May 2005
Skills
AutoCAD, Structural Steel Design, C++, RISA, Visual Analysis, Solidworks, Matlab, Maple, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Inventor, Engineering, Microstation, CAD
Education
Texas A&M University 2005 — 2010
BS, Ocean Engineering
Brother Martin High School 2000 — 2005
Human Touch, LLC November 2008 - Present
The Sharper Image August 1995 - June 2008
The Sharper Image July 1987 - August 1995
Skills
Customer Service, Supervising, Interpersonal..., Retail, Leadership, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Loss Prevention, Sales, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Marketing, Coaching, Store Management, Management, Visual Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Sales Operations, Income Statement, Training, Selling, Profit, Account Management
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business
MBA
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BS
Solvay May 2014 - Present
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) April 2013 - July 2013
Enterprise Rent A Car October 2011 - March 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car February 2011 - September 2011
Enterprise Rent A Car May 2010 - February 2011
Brookstone August 2008 - November 2008
The Sharper Image November 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Business Development, Account Management, Staffing Services, Sales Management, Employee Management, Logistics Management, Accounting, Customer Service, Customer Service..., Logistics, Sales, Management, Training, Cold Calling, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Time Management
Education
University of Houston 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Graduated with Deans Honors
The University of Texas at Austin 2004 — 2009
of Liberal Arts, B.A., History
Oppurtunity Services July 2013 - Present
Target June 2011 - Present
Applica Consumer Products March 2005 - December 2008
Gap Inc. 2003 - 2005
Gap Inc. 2000 - 2003
The Sharper Image 1998 - 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Team Building, Marketing, Fashion, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Management, Brand Management, Business Development, Budgets, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Leadership, Training, Trade Shows
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1990 — 1994
Business, Business
Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
The Art Institutes International-Minnesota
Web Design / Graphic Design
Mossy Toyota/Ford October 2013 - Present
Mossy Volkswagen of El Cajon April 2013 - October 2013
Mossy Toyota of Pacific Beach January 2012 - April 2013
Mossy Toyota/Ford May 2010 - January 2012
Witt Lincoln Mercury September 2007 - March 2010
Guidance Home Loans 2005 - 2007
United Standard Funding 2003 - 2005
Witt Lincoln Mercury September 1999 - September 2003
The Sharper Image 1997 - 1999
Skills
Automotive, Automotive Aftermarket, Automobile, Sales, Customer Retention, Profit
Education
AFIP- Associated Finance & Insurance Professionals 2011 — 2011
Certified Automotive Finance Manager, Automotive Insurance and Finance Products
San Diego Mesa College 1999 — 2001
Business Management
SFCity&County January 1995 - Present
The Sharper Image October 1985 - February 1991
Skills
Public Policy, Research, Public Administration, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Records Management, System Administration, Fundraising, Access, Event Management, Teamwork, Editing, Grants, Community Development, International Relations, Policy, Program Development, Analysis, Administration, Community Outreach
Education
Universidad Centroamericana, Managua
VDA (Van Deusen & Associates) September 2010 - Present
Swarovski May 2010 - September 2010
ThyssenKrupp Elevator March 2007 - May 2010
CHILI'S BAR & GRILL November 2004 - September 2007
The Sharper Image November 2002 - November 2004
Champs Sports April 2000 - October 2002
Colliers ABR June 2002 - August 2002
COLLIN'S BUILDING SERVICES January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Training, Customer Service, Sales Management, Team Building, Sales, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Contract Management, New Business Development, Account Management, Budgets
Education
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL 2004 — 2006
B.S, JUSTICE; Legal Studies
Rockland Community College 2001 — 2003
Degree: Associates Degree, Liberal Arts and Humanities
clarkstown 1997 — 2001
HS Diploma & Regents
Zeno Office Solutions a Xerox Company 2014 - Present
Bevintel/Bevinco October 2013 - December 2013
Jake & Mickys January 2007 - September 2013
The Sharper Image 2000 - 2006
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Training, Inventory Control, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Store Operations, Social Networking, Merchandising, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Loss Prevention, New Business Development, Inventory Analysis, Business Strategy, Store Management, Direct Marketing, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, New Store Openings, Microsoft Word, Facilities Management, Bartending, Hiring, Staffing Coordination, Supplier Negotiation, Purchasing, Purchasing Negotiation, Communication, Forecasting, Analysis, Budgets, Leadership, Business Process..., Process Management, Document Management, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Optimization, Managed Print Services
Education
St. Petersburg College 1998 — 2001
East Lake
East Lake
BI WORLDWIDE August 2014 - Present
InteliSpend Prepaid Solutions l A Blackhawk Network Business June 2008 - August 2014
The Sharper Image March 1993 - May 2008
Skills
B2B, Account Management, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Sales, Negotiation, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Sales Operations, Customer Retention, Lead Generation, Incentive Programs, Program Management, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Strategy, CRM, Selling, Sales Process, Competitive Analysis, Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, Direct Sales, Product Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Marketing Strategy, Gift Cards, E-commerce, Sales Presentations, Product Management, Loyalty Programs, Marketing, Start-ups, Email Marketing, Incentives, Debit Cards, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Cards, SaaS, Market Planning, Digital Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics
Education
San Jose State University
BS, Communications
Lycée Silvia Monfort September 2013 - April 2014
Travelex March 2011 - September 2013
Year Up February 2013 - July 2013
Sheldon Whitehouse for U.S. Senate August 2012 - November 2012
Consulate General of France in Boston June 2010 - September 2010
Lowe's Home Improvement January 2009 - May 2010
University of Rhode Island July 2009 - August 2009
The Sharper Image November 2007 - April 2008
Walmart June 2006 - January 2007
Skills
International Relations, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Sales Process, Languages, Customer Service, Cash Handling, French, Spanish, Writing, Teamwork, Cash Flow, Leadership, Social Networking, Sales, Social Media, Time Management
Education
University of Rhode Island 2004 — 2009
Bachelor, Political Science + French, 3.49
Universite de Technologie de Compiegne 2007 — 2007
Classical High School 2000 — 2004
Bowie Reading and Learning Center January 2015 - Present
Incognito Custom Closets March 2013 - Present
Comfort Products, Inc. September 2013 - August 2014
Simply Wireless March 2013 - June 2013
Luxottica Retail May 2009 - March 2013
The Buckle November 2008 - May 2009
Youth Villages August 2008 - November 2008
The Sharper Image September 2005 - May 2008
Wildwood Garden Center May 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Training, Recruiting, Employee Training, Team Building, Coaching, Interviews, Staff Development, Human Resources, Driving Results, Customer Service, Merchandising, Store Management, Sales, Store Operations, Leadership, P&L, Associate Development, District Management, Multi-Unit Management, Retail, Profit, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, New Store Openings, Multi-unit, Selling, Sales Process, Apparel, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Applicant Tracking..., District Sales..., Performance Management
Education
The University of Memphis 2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Human Resources Management and Services, 4.0
The University of Memphis 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Psychology
The University of Memphis 2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Criminal Justice
Henry County High School 1999 — 2002
UNIQLO May 2015 - Present
Disney Consumer Products September 2011 - April 2015
Old Navy August 2009 - May 2011
Acxiom Digital October 2007 - August 2009
Gap Inc Direct, Business Development December 2004 - October 2007
The Sharper Image December 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Affiliate Marketing, SEM, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Lead Generation, Brand Management, Analytics, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Online Marketing, Strategy, Business Development, Mobile Marketing, Leadership, Management, Customer Insight, Digital Strategy, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Competitive Analysis, Media Buying, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Omniture
Education
San Francisco State Univerisity
BS, Finance and Computer Info Systems
University of San Francisco
MBA, Marketing
Unilever September 2014 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company March 2014 - September 2014
Walgreens November 2012 - February 2014
Walgreens November 2011 - October 2012
Shaffer Dry Cleaning & Laundry July 2008 - June 2011
Allstate Steel LLC October 2008 - January 2009
The Sharper Image November 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Merchandising, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Planning, Analysis, Oracle Discoverer, Nielsen, Business Objects, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAS, NetSuite, Access, Operations Management, Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Coaching, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Arizona 2003 — 2008
B.A., Economics
Four Eighteen Media Productions March 2013 - Present
D.Rice Photography September 2011 - Present
Gallagher and Associates October 2009 - March 2010
ABC Imaging July 2008 - October 2009
Office Depot October 2005 - July 2008
The Sharper Image October 2004 - October 2005
Best Buy October 1998 - August 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Computer Graphics, Logo Design, HTML, Graphic Design, CSS, Illustrator, Photoshop, Multimedia, Typography, Digital Photography, Web Design, Graphics
Education
Towson University
YP June 2013 - Present
YP May 2012 - June 2013
AT&T Interactive July 2009 - May 2012
Kontera Technologies August 2007 - November 2008
Kontera Technologies March 2006 - August 2007
The Sharper Image August 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation, Sales, B2B, PPC, Email Marketing, SEM
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer and Information Systems
MRM//McCann March 2014 - Present
Ambassador Media / Thump Local March 2011 - January 2012
Green Mountain Energy Company December 2010 - January 2011
TeleHealth Services February 2010 - August 2010
J Chris Griffin Productions, Studio C May 2009 - December 2009
The Sharper Image October 2007 - August 2008
Northeast Special Recreation June 2002 - August 2007
Golf Club of Purchase May 2001 - June 2007
Skills
SEO, B2B, Project Management, Team Leadership, Account Management, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, CRM, Business Development, Windows, Customer Service, Networking, Social Media
Education
Purchase College, SUNY 2007 — 2010
Bachelors, Liberal Studies, Concentration in Music with a 3.22 GPA
State University of New York College at Purchase 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Production
Bath & Body Works August 2013 - Present
Gymboree March 2013 - August 2013
Hickory Farms September 2012 - January 2013
Rita's Italian Ice February 2011 - October 2012
Hickory Farms September 2011 - December 2011
The Sharper Image February 2002 - June 2008
The Sharper Image February 1997 - February 2002
Limited Brands June 1996 - February 1997
The Sharper Image February 1996 - June 1996
United States Navy June 1993 - January 1996
Skills
Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Sales Management, P&L Accountability, Team Building, Training, Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Time Management, POS, Customer Service, Building Customer..., Problem Solving, Leadership, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Inventory Management, Retail, Store Management, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Management, Coaching, Budgets, Sales, Employee Training, Purchasing, Customer Satisfaction, New Store Openings, Profit, Hiring, Retail Sales, Customer Retention, Store Operations, Multi-unit, Driving Results, P&L Management, Planograms, District Management, Process Scheduler, Customer Experience, Assortment, P&L, Merchandise Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Team Leadership, Strategy, Apparel
Education
The University of Memphis
Business
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Business, Advertising
GE 2012 - Present
Aloha Composite Solutions Inc. February 2012 - December 2012
Peter Lik USA January 2009 - September 2010
Western Los Angeles County Council January 2007 - January 2009
University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Center for Survey Research 2005 - 2007
Luxury Acquisitions Incorporated 2003 - 2005
Ice the Art of Jewels 2002 - 2003
The Sharper Image 1999 - 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Chinese, Mandarin, Galleries, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Leadership, Business Planning, Management, Marketing, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Event Management, Product Development, Finance, Competitive Analysis, Recruiting, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Market Research
Education
Sun Yat-Sen University 2011 — 2012
MBA, Chinese International Management
Shidler College of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Management
University of Nevada-Las Vegas - College of Business 2002 — 2006
2006, Management
Multipleminds Educational Foundation March 2006 - Present
Anthony Carlson Productions 1992 - Present
OurTurf.com October 1997 - September 2000
PowerPlay Interactive March 1993 - September 2000
Carlson Kane Studios 1982 - 1992
The Sharper Image March 1984 - September 1989
Sengo Safaris/SWALA Tented camps April 1978 - May 1981
Skills
Photography, Film Production, Advertising, Teaching, Non-profits, Multimedia, Art, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Video, Production, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Editing, Video Production, Television, Nonprofits, Documentaries
Education
Santa Fe Community College
PNC January 2015 - Present
PNC March 2013 - Present
Huntington National Bank September 2012 - March 2013
Walgreens May 2008 - August 2010
The Sharper Image March 2007 - March 2008
Best Buy August 2005 - March 2007
Bose Corporation May 2002 - August 2005
Skills
Management, Project Management, Vendor Management, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Direct Sales, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Team Building, Merchandising, Business Development, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, Change Management, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Training, Team Management, Account Management, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Marketing, Program Management, Elicitation, Scope Management, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Functional Requirements, Deliverables, Employee Engagement, CRM, Banking, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Leadership
Education
Penn State University 2009 — 2011
Masters of Project Management, Project Management
North West Florida State 2005 — 2009
BA Applied Science, Management
Levi Strauss & Co. May 2007 - March 2014
Ross Stores, Inc 2002 - 2007
The Men's Wearhouse 1999 - 2002
The Sharper Image 1996 - 1999
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Retail, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Management, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Legal Research, Legal Compliance, Mediation, Trademarks, Employment Law, Real Estate Development, Civil Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Competition Law, Lease Negotiations, Franchising, Joint Ventures, Dispute Resolution, Privacy Law, Leadership
Education
Tulane University Law School 1970 — 1973
JD, Law
Stephen Sugg Photography 1994 - Present
Academy of Art University April 2008 - Present
SolutionSet (formally Haggin Marketing) March 2008 - February 2010
Apple 2003 - 2007
The Sharper Image 2002 - 2007
Macworld 1997 - 2002
Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, Teaching, Studio Lighting, location lighting, Portrait Photography, Travel Photography, Environmental..., Lifestyle Photography, Photojournalism, Architectural..., Digital Compositing, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Brochures, Lighting, Digital Photography, InDesign, Mac, Catalogs, Image Manipulation, Image Editing, Illustrator, Photos, Color Correction, Fine Art, Commercial Photography, Multimedia, Fashion, Portraits, Art, Editorial, Layout, Graphics, High-end Retouching
Education
The University of New Mexico 1988 — 1994
BFA, Studio Photography emphasis
RCIS March 2009 - Present
The Sharper Image March 2008 - August 2008
Papa Johns international March 2003 - March 2006
J.P. Turner and company November 2002 - August 2004
Deutsche Bank 2000 - 2002
National Discount Brokers January 1995 - January 2000
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
AG Jeans August 2015 - Present
Victorinox Swiss Army July 2008 - March 2015
The Sharper Image November 2003 - May 2008
Best Buy August 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Store Management, Training, Visual Merchandising, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Profit, Inventory Management, Sales, Account Management, Retail, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Customer Service, Loss Prevention
Education
SUNY Orange
Zoom Video Communications May 2015 - Present
Trustwave (Acquired Cenzic 2014) December 2011 - Present
Jerome A. Bellotti and Associates September 2010 - December 2011
Party Helpers June 2005 - October 2011
The Sharper Image January 2008 - June 2008
Skills
SaaS, Cloud Computing, Solution Selling, Sales, Networking, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Leadership, Business Development, Mobile Devices, Salesforce.com, Enterprise Software, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Lead Generation, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Social Media
Education
San Jose State University 2007 — 2011
BS, Communications
Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) June 2012 - Present
Toys R Us November 2013 - Present
Northport Day Camp June 2005 - August 2011
SUNY Cortland August 2010 - December 2010
SUNY Cortland August 2009 - December 2009
The Sharper Image June 2007 - August 2007
Forever 21 November 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Childcare, Child Development, Youth Development, Youth Mentoring, Experience Working with..., Social Services, Cpr Certified, Psychology, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Teaching
Education
State University of New York College at Cortland 2007 — 2012
Psychology
Smithtown High School West 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Singhal & Company, Inc. December 2012 - Present
Ellen's Futons March 2007 - Present
Furniture Fair March 2006 - February 2007
The Sharper Image 2003 - 2005
Alpha Graphics 2003 - 2003
Corporate Visions 1999 - 2001
Circuit City January 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Store Management, Retail Category..., Inventory Management, Sales Management, Audio Visual Support, Inside Sales, Retail Sales, Technical Support, Management, Product Knowledge, Troubleshooting, Driving Results, Microsoft Excel, Customer Relations, Visual Merchandising, New Store Openings, Profit, Loss Prevention, Time Management, Merchandising, Store Operations, Sales Process, Retail, Adobe Connect
Education
The Art Institute of Washington-Northern Virginia 2000 — 2002
AA, Multi Media and Web Design
Clark Retail Group April 2013 - Present
UTC Retail February 2009 - June 2012
Retail Technology Experts (Formerly Business Automation Consultants) October 2002 - April 2008
Retail Merchandising Services Automation (RMSA) January 1993 - April 2002
The Sharper Image July 1989 - May 1991
The Sharper Image August 1986 - July 1989
Frost Bros. 1984 - 1986
Skills
Retail, Business Development, E-commerce, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Merchandising, Purchasing, POS, Cross-functional Team..., Solution Selling, Business Analysis, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Vendor Management, CRM, SaaS, Team Management, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Management, Sales Process, Sales, Product Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Partnerships, Profit, Marketing, Merchandise Planning, P&L Analysis, Business Strategy, New Store Openings, B2B, Sales Presentations, Strategy, Enterprise Software
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business
BBA, Marketing
Union Bank June 2013 - Present
ACTIVE PORT, January 2004 - Present
Visa June 2012 - February 2013
First Republic Bank November 2011 - March 2012
SHUTE, MIHALY & WEINBERGER, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, January 2007 - January 2010
POSITIVE RESOURCE January 1996 - January 2004
CENTER STAGE FOUNDATION January 1992 - January 1996
THE SHARPER IMAGE January 1983 - January 1993
Skills
Receptionist Duties, Administrative..., Calendaring, Telephone Reception, Hotel Booking
Education
Shasta College
Liberal Arts
Westland College
Merchandising
Numerify August 2015 - Present
University of San Francisco June 2005 - August 2015
The Sharper Image November 2003 - February 2005
CMP Media, Inc. February 2001 - July 2003
Macworld Magazine October 2000 - February 2001
Miller Freeman, Inc. July 1992 - October 2000
Skills
Technical Support, Help Desk Support, IT Service Management, Management, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, HTML, Content Management, Blogging, ITIL, Editing, Mac, Software Documentation, Dreamweaver, Customer Service, Knowledge Management, OS X, Windows 7, ServiceNow, InDesign, Android, Hands-on Training, Cloud Computing, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Integration, Project Management, Visio, Windows, HTML + CSS, Software Training, Desktop Publishing, Help Desk Management, Desktop Support, Firefox, Thunderbird, MindManager, IT Management
Education
San Francisco State University 1979 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
US Navy October 2013 - Present
PODS April 2014 - March 2015
U.S. Department of the Treasury July 2013 - November 2013
Farmers Insurance October 2012 - July 2013
Verizon February 2007 - April 2013
The Sharper Image August 2006 - February 2007
Capital Care August 2006 - February 2007
Willowglen Academy July 2005 - August 2006
Barn Hill Care Center June 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Active DoD Top Secret..., Intelligence Analysis, Signals Intelligence, Cryptanalysis, Analysis, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Security Clearance, Security, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategy, Troubleshooting, Team Building, Management, Networking, Computers, Telephony, Cabling, VoIP, IP, DSL, Ethernet, Project Planning, Broadband, Outlook, Marketing, Selling Skills, Customer Retention, Internet, WiFi, Low Voltage, Wiring, Cat5, POTS, Technology, Electronics, Cable Broadband, Cable Television, Digital Cable, Cable Modems, Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, DoD
Education
Penn State University 2015 — 2019
Security and Risk Analysis (NSA accredited)
Kittatinny Regional High School 2000 — 2003
Diploma, General Studies
Oracle June 2014 - Present
MICROS Systems Inc October 2013 - June 2014
MICROS Systems Inc August 2011 - October 2013
Chipotle Mexican Grill August 2008 - November 2010
Manhattan Jewish Experience July 2006 - August 2008
The Sharper Image August 2005 - February 2006
The Sharper Image June 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Online Advertising, SEO, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com, Blogging, Sales, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Google Analytics, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Facebook, Account Management, Lead Generation, Strategy, Management, Mobile Marketing, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Graphic Design, CRM, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Networking, Digital Media, Event Planning, Content Management, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Project Management, Advertising, Retail, HTML, SEM, Team Management, WordPress
Education
University of Baltimore 2011 — 2014
Masters, Publication Design
Drury UniversityOnline 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Social Media
Towson University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communication; Public Relations, Integrated Communications, and Strategic Planning Social Media
SharedHR August 2011 - Present
Woodlands Market September 2003 - August 2011
Addwater, Inc. May 2000 - August 2002
The Sharper Image July 1996 - May 2000
Skills
Employee Relations, HRIS, Performance Management, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning
Education
University of California, Davis 1987 — 1991
BA, International Relations, Minor in French
San Francisco State University
Certification in Human Resources Management
JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) June 2008 - Present
The Sharper Image February 2003 - June 2008
Skills
Power Electronics, Power Supplies, High Voltage, Pulse power systems, Electrostatic..., Analog Circuit Design, PSpice simulation, PCB design, Schematic Capture, Design for Manufacturing, Project Management
Education
Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University 1971 — 1977
MS EE, High voltage and pulse power technology
Retired October 2005 - Present
Lumens Light + Living 2008 - 2009
Sur La Table October 2005 - January 2008
Design Within Reach July 2000 - August 2005
Kendall-Jackson Winery 1997 - 1999
The Sharper Image 1989 - 1997
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 1985 - 1989
Education
Pepperdine University
MBA, Management
Saint Mary's College of California
BA, Management
Schlesinger Associates July 2012 - Present
Murray Hill Center June 2007 - July 2012
GameStop August 2006 - March 2007
The Sharper Image November 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Focus Groups, Project Management, Supervisory Skills, Recruiting, Collaborative Problem..., Market Research, Qualitative Research, Research, Telephone Skills, Telephone Manner, Online Research, Marketing, Advertising Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Email, Amateur Photography, Social Media
Education
Richland Community College 2002 — 2003
University of Oklahoma 2001 — 2002
General Studies
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System July 2014 - Present
The Little Gym International, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Care Plus NJ July 2012 - October 2013
The Little Gym February 2008 - June 2012
Bergen County Special Services September 2005 - September 2010
The Sharper Image September 2005 - October 2007
Summer Conference, Rider University May 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Teaching, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Word, Coaching, Bilingual, Teamwork, Nonprofits, Social Services, Highly Dedicated, Humor, Social Skills, Energetic team player, Microsoft Word, Policy, Lesson Planning, Management, Elementary Education, Community Outreach, Cpr Certified, Fundraising, Case Management, Psychotherapy, Group Therapy, Psychology, Dedicated, Leadership, Team Building, Training
Education
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Master's Degree, Applied Sociology
William Paterson University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Social Services
Rider University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts and Science, Psychology
Cliffside park 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. September 2013 - August 2014
GableGotwals September 2008 - September 2013
The Sharper Image September 1999 - September 2003
Lockheed Martin Postal Technologies, Inc. September 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Customer Service, Elite, Worldox, Filing, Document Imaging, Research, File Review, Barcode Scanners, Fundraising, Records Management
Education
Oklahoma State University 2015 — 2018
Bachelor’s Degree, Management Information Systems, General
Tulsa Community College 2014 — 2015
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
DragonSearch June 2012 - Present
The Wayfinder Experience August 1998 - January 2013
Adventure Game, Inc. July 2007 - August 2012
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort August 2011 - May 2012
Cumberland Farms July 2010 - May 2011
Law Office of Dennis J Sheridan February 2007 - December 2008
Eckerd September 2006 - February 2007
Rutgers Telefund January 2006 - June 2006
The Sharper Image October 2005 - January 2006
Staples September 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Creative Writing, Research, Spanish-speaking, Typing, HTML, CSS, FTP, Web Design, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Vegan, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Photoshop, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Copywriting, Acting, Non-profits, Blogging, SEO, SEO copywriting, Journalism, Literary Criticism, Fiction Writing, Non-fiction, InDesign, Illustrator, Writing, Ghostwriting, Yoga, Parliamentary Procedure, Customer Service, POS, Computers, Proofreading, Mentoring, Teaching, Teamwork, retail, Improvisation, Public Speaking, Management, Event Planning, Close Reading
Education
SUNY New Paltz 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, Creative Writing, Journalism, 3.1
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2005 — 2006
Blue Sky Marketing May 2008 - Present
RedEnvelope June 2005 - April 2008
Red Envelope 2004 - 2008
The Sharper Image June 1997 - July 2005
Skills
B2B, Online Advertising, Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing, Account Management
Education
University of Arizona 1992 — 1997
University of Missouri-Columbia 1993 — 1994
Journalism
DJ Twinstrike September 2010 - Present
CVS Caremark Corporation August 2014 - Present
Brian Luu's Entertainment June 2008 - Present
World Financial Group January 2007 - Present
The Sharper Image December 2007 - June 2008
The Sharper Image October 2007 - January 2008
Gravity March 2005 - November 2007
The Sharper Image March 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Band, Music, Customer Service, Sales, Online Marketing, Facebook, Musical Theatre, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, DJ
Education
Raritan Valley Community College 2005 — 2007
Biotechnology
Union County College 2003 — 2005
Chemical Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology 2002 — 2003
Computer Engineering
Seton Hall Preparatory School 1998 — 2002
High School Degree, High School
Columbus Mitsubishi West (Formerly Saturn of Columbus) April 2009 - Present
CarMax February 2008 - December 2008
The Sharper Image October 2003 - January 2008
Staples June 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Automotive, Marketing, Inventory Management, Sales Process, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Vehicles, Automobile, CRM, Visual Merchandising, Solidworks, 3D Modeling, Microsoft Office
Education
Universal Technical Institute 2007 — 2008
Associates, Automotive Technology
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2007
B.S.D., Industrial Design
Brocade August 2009 - September 2011
Ascent Media January 2004 - March 2009
Sony February 2003 - March 2009
The Pampered Chef 2003 - 2006
The Sharper Image November 2002 - January 2003
Palm January 2002 - September 2002
Flextronics 1997 - 2000
Skills
Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Visio, FrontPage, HTML, Baan, SFDC, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, BigMachines, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Salesforce.com, Quality Assurance, Management, Demand Generation, SaaS, Leadership, Go-to-market Strategy, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Marketing, Software Documentation, Sales, Training, CRM, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Sales, Sales Enablement, Business Alliances, System Administration, Data Analysis, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Lead Generation, Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Product Marketing
Education
Mission College
AA, Business
San Jose State University
BS, Business Administration/Marketing
Road Scholar November 2014 - Present
Universal Screen Arts May 2013 - September 2014
Web Wide Holdings, LLC March 2011 - May 2013
The Sharper Image December 2009 - February 2011
Brookstone May 2001 - December 2009
Staples October 1995 - May 2001
U.S. Department of Labor May 1990 - August 1991
Bureau of Economic Analysis August 1988 - May 1990
Skills
Web Analytics, Multi-channel Marketing, Partnerships, Catalog Marketing, Executive Management, New Business Development, E-commerce, Strategy, Advertising, Marketing, Lead Generation, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Database Marketing, Retail, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Affiliate Marketing, SEO, Digital Marketing, Direct Mail, Web Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Public Relations, SEM, Management, Customer Acquisition, Mobile Marketing, Brand Development, PPC, Product Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Google Adwords, Brand Management, Google Analytics, Segmentation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of New Hampshire -- Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 1991 — 1993
MBA, Business
Saint Anselm College 1984 — 1988
BA, Economics, Magna Cum Laude
Merchant's Resource Group October 2012 - Present
Pain Specialist of Austin February 2011 - December 2011
Applied Network Security April 2008 - July 2010
The Sharper Image January 2003 - February 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Troubleshooting, Sales Management, Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Business Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
San Antonio College 2006 — 2008
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Houston Texans April 2014 - Present
Miss Boxer 2012 - Present
Hunting Energy Services March 2008 - September 2015
LA Boxing Franchise Corporation 2007 - 2009
The Sharper Image 2006 - 2007
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Management, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Time Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Procurement, Sales, Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Oil & Gas, Negotiation, Management, Petroleum, Inventory Management
Education
Sam Houston State University
International Business
Starbucks October 2008 - Present
Brookstone October 2005 - June 2008
The Sharper Image November 2002 - October 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Retail, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Leadership
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Forensic Psychology, Forensic Psychology
The Walt Disney Company January 2015 - Present
Walt Disney World May 2002 - Present
The Walt Disney Company October 2004 - January 2015
The Sharper Image 2001 - 2003
Hunterdon County YMCA 1997 - 2001
ImClone Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Outlook, Hospitality, Management, Event Management, Hotels, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Team Building, Resorts, Process Scheduler, Project Management, Hiring, Guest Service, InfoPath, Excel, Scheduling, Retail Management, Word, Retail, Theme Parks, Disney, Front Office, Guest Recovery, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Concierge Services, Guest Service Management, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Microsoft Excel, Store Management, Social Media, Training, Tourism, Employee Training, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Time Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting
Education
Penn State University
Political Science and Government
Self-employed Network Systems Engineer/ProgrammerBirkenstock Footprint Sandals, Inc. Novato CAJune 1992 - September 2003
The Sharper Image January 1990 - May 1992
Skills
Troubleshooting, MySQL, Network Administration, HTML, SQL, Databases, Windows Server, Unix, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP, Photoshop CS5, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Networking, Windows
Education
California State University of Sacramento
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a specialty in Data Processing, Computer Science, Music
Sacramento City College
Altera April 2015 - Present
Altera January 2014 - March 2015
Altera July 2013 - December 2013
Cisco Systems January 2013 - June 2013
Sling Media June 2012 - January 2013
The Sharper Image December 2005 - July 2008
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Kigo, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Best Buy April 2008 - December 2014
Publicis Hawkeye (Red Bull) August 2014 - November 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Works August 2013 - May 2014
The Sharper Image April 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Management, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Merchandising, Time Management, Loss Prevention, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Social Media, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Information Technology, Recruiting, Salesforce.com, Research, Microsoft Exchange, PeopleSoft, SaaS
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in University Studies, Business, Media and Social Science
Tarrant County College 2008 — 2011
Associates of Arts, Business/Commerce, General
Richland High
Macy's 2008 - Present
The Sharper Image July 2006 - April 2008
RadioShack January 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Sales, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Cashiering, Retail, Human Resources, Accounting, Payroll, Computer Hardware, Sales Management, AS400 system, TPX, Data Entry, Store Management, Merchandising, Store Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Management, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Process Scheduler
Education
St. Louis Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
The Sharper Image August 2015 - Present
Tata Technologies February 2014 - July 2015
Tata Technologies August 2013 - February 2014
Tata Technologies May 2012 - August 2013
Automation Alley July 2008 - August 2008
DASI Solutions July 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Editing, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Research, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Facebook, Project Management, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Word, Coaching, Analysis, Marketing Automation, Outlook, Market Intelligence, Eloqua, Factiva, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Illustrator
Education
Specs Howard School of Media Arts 2015 — 2016
Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic Design
University of Detroit Mercy 2009 — 2013
Business Administration, International Business, Economics, Magna Cum Laude
University of International Business and Economics 2012 — 2012
Chinese, Business
Sony Electronics October 2008 - Present
The Sharper Image July 2004 - June 2008
Foot Locker June 2000 - July 2004
Skills
Mathematics, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Motivational Speaking, Sales, Leadership, Profit, Charismatic Leadership, Coaching, Developer of People, Event Planning, Inventory Control, Retail, Project Planning, Training, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Electronics, Inventory Management, Management, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Store Management
Education
Prairie View A&M University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mathematics
John Foster Dulles High School
Salesforce October 2011 - Present
Gap Inc./ Gap January 2011 - October 2011
Tselogs Cafe March 2010 - September 2011
Peninsula Temple Sholom November 2009 - April 2010
Merrill Lynch August 2008 - February 2009
The Sak February 2007 - August 2008
The Sharper Image January 2003 - February 2007
The Sharper Image May 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Accounting, Salesforce.com, Leadership, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Public Speaking, Team Building, Peer Mentoring, Salesforce, PeopleSoft, Oracle R12 Financials, Bloomberg, AS400/EDI Lawson, Concur Expense Reports...
Education
San Francisco State University, College of Business
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Marketing
Pulaski Bank January 2015 - Present
Mortgage Lenders of America May 2014 - January 2015
Velociti Inc. February 2013 - May 2014
BDS Marketing July 2012 - February 2013
Hearing Components June 2007 - December 2011
Bose Corporation December 2006 - May 2007
The Sharper Image September 2002 - December 2006
Skills
Sales, Vendor Management, Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Customer Service, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Training, Account Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Copywriting, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Business Development, Staff Development, Sales Process, Trade Shows, Retail, Graphic Design, Selling, Advertising, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Technical Support, Sales Operations, CRM, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Team Management, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Contract Recruitment, Technical Staff..., customer relationship..., CRM databases, Mortgage Lending, Residential Mortgages, Mortgage Industry, VA Loans, FHA Financing, Loan Origination
Education
University of Kansas 1992 — 1996
Marketing, Advertising, Psychology
Argent Event Production June 2015 - Present
Stage II Design and Production January 2002 - June 2015
Independent Contractor July 1994 - January 2002
The Marine Mammal Center September 1991 - June 1994
Bose Corporation November 1987 - May 1991
The Sharper Image March 1984 - November 1987
Panasonic USA May 1982 - March 1984
Skills
Photography, Stage Management, Sound Reinforcement, Stage Lighting, Crew Supervision, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Electronics, Event Management, Concert Production, Technical Direction, Live Events, AV, Venue Management, Corporate Events, Production Managment
Education
San Jose State University
Voxer November 2014 - Present
Voxer April 2014 - Present
Voxer August 2013 - April 2014
CCUSA August 2012 - August 2013
CCUSA -WEUSA Program Director April 1999 - August 2012
CCUSA April 1996 - April 1999
Heavenly Ski Resort November 1994 - April 1996
The Sharper Image September 1993 - March 1994
Skills
Management, Sales, Leadership, Event Planning, Program Management, Social Networking, Marketing, Event Management, Program Development, Social Media Marketing, Recruiting, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Employee Training, Start-ups, Project Management, Salesforce.com, SaaS, Customer Success, Negotiation, Technical Support, Customer Engagement, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Technical Demonstrations, Zendesk, Asana, Public Speaking, Staffing Services, Budgets, Strategy, Mentoring Of Staff, Product Marketing, Travel Planning, Marketing Strategy, Telecommunications, Customer Experience, International Relations, Public Relations
Education
LTCC 1994 — 1996
Santa Monica College 1993 — 1994
Redwood High School 1989 — 1993
UCSF March 2011 - Present
Southfield Partners May 2010 - October 2010
Lancôme March 2008 - March 2010
Self May 2004 - March 2008
The Sharper Image March 2000 - May 2004
Taylor Grey 1998 - 2000
Self Employed - HR Business Partner 1996 - 1998
Exclusively Legal 1994 - 1996
Sally Walters Placement Agency 1992 - 1994
Skills
Event Planning, Program Development, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Social Media, Nonprofits, Analysis, Coaching, Leadership Development, Community Outreach, Human Resources, Administration, Sales
Education
San Francisco State University 1992 — 1993
Graduate Studies
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Communications (Mass Media Theory & Criticism)
Robert Bissell Fine Art, LLC 1996 - Present
The Good Catalog Company 1992 - 1996
The Sharper Image 1982 - 1992
Skills
Art, Art Direction, Catalogs, Publishing, Canvas, Modern Art, Galleries, Figurative Art, Public Art, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Collage, Visual Arts, Oil Painting, Contemporary Art, Fine Art, Watercolor, Studio Art, Painting, Sculpture, Illustration, Drawing, Abstraction, Curating, Art Education
Education
Royal College of Art 1974 — 1976
MFA, Photography
St. Vincent de Paul Society San Francisco January 2015 - Present
MicroMentor April 2014 - Present
National Coalition of 100 Black Women April 2005 - Present
Bay Area PLAN-Parent Leadership Action Network June 2014 - January 2015
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Alameda County January 2012 - August 2013
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County March 2010 - December 2011
Stepping Out-the Urban Shoe Spa April 2004 - February 2010
The Sharper Image November 2007 - June 2008
Mervyns January 1999 - July 2003
Mervyns March 1994 - September 1997
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Management, Merchandising, Purchasing, Negotiation, Operations Management, Small Business Marketing, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Team Building, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Retail, Nonprofits, Leadership, Training, Strategy, Budgets, Customer Service
Education
Chabot Community College 2014 — 2015
Project Management
CompassPoint
Project Management, Budget Management
Board Source 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Non Profit Board
Foundation Center 2011 — 2011
Building a Sustainable Nonprofit Organization
Bay Area World Trade Center 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Export/ Import Management
University of California, Berkeley 1989 — 1991
Certificate, Business Administrations
San Francisco State University
BA, Psychology
Quest Diagnostics September 2014 - Present
Freelance Writer October 2010 - Present
Green Messengers June 2014 - September 2014
CRST 2014 - 2014
Farmers Insurance May 2006 - January 2008
Tig Productions 1992 - 2003
Writers Artists Agency 1985 - 1986
Rick Levine Productions 1984 - 1985
The Kushner-Locke Company 1984 - 1984
The Sharper Image 1981 - 1983
Skills
Editorial, Photography, Teaching, Magazines, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Technical Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, PowerPoint, Books, Copywriting, Social Media, Film Production, Public Speaking, Film, Blogging, Editing
Education
Landmark Education 1998 — 2000
University of California, Santa Cruz 1982 — 1984
BA, Literature (Creative Writing)
San Francisco State University 1981 — 1982
Orange Coast College 1974 — 1980
AA, Liberal Arts
El Modena High School 1966 — 1970
Apple November 2013 - Present
Whipsaw April 2010 - June 2012
AbsolutelyNew October 2008 - November 2009
Exodesign May 2009 - September 2009
The Sharper Image 2003 - 2006
Skills
Sketching, CAD, Solidworks, Product Development, Design Thinking, Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Product Design, Concept Development, Design Management, Packaging, 3D visualization, Creative Direction, Concept Generation, Model Making, 3D Modeling, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Design, Rendering, User-centered Design, Art Direction, Rhino, 3D rendering, Interaction Design, Strategic Design
Education
San Jose State University 2005 — 2010
BS, Industrial Design
University of California, Santa Barbara 1995 — 1999
BS, Biology
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
Hotwire August 2008 - December 2008
The Sharper Image April 2004 - May 2008
The Sharper Image September 2000 - April 2004
The Sharper Image April 2000 - July 2000
The Sharper Image February 1998 - March 2000
The Sharper Image December 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Account Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, E-commerce, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Training, Team Leadership
Education
San Jose State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Advertising
Belcorp USA February 2012 - Present
Gump's 2011 - 2012
TravelSmith June 2008 - April 2011
The Sharper Image February 2007 - June 2008
Penguin Group USA 2004 - 2006
C&CH - Caramelos y Chocolates 2001 - 2004
Education
University of San Francisco - School of Management 2007 — 2009
MBA, Marketing
Universidad de Alcalá
Bachelor, Business Administration and Management, emphasis in Marketing
The Sharper Image Senior Manager, PurchasingThe Sharper ImageNovember 1987 - December 2008
Skills
Purchasing, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Store Management, Negotiation, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Retail, Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Budgets, Management, Customer Service, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Vendor Management
Education
San Francisco State University 1987 — 1991
Heartland Habitat for Humanity January 2009 - Present
Overland Park Chamber of Commerce January 2006 - Present
Leawood Chamber of Commerce 2005 - Present
Olathe Chamber of Commerce January 2006 - Present
Military Officers Association of America, Sunflower Chapter January 2009 - May 2012
Lenexa Chamber of Commerce March 2009 - March 2010
Kansas City Wizards January 2006 - November 2008
Metropolitan Nursing April 2005 - October 2005
The Sharper Image August 2002 - April 2005
Beyond Now Technologies February 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Fundraising, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Event Management, Social Media, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Customer Service, Board Relations, Leadership Development, Community Development, Sales, Budgets, Small Business, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Leadership, Team Building, Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Training, Advertising, Business Development, Recruiting, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Marketing Communications, Human Resources, Organizational..., Retail, Staff Development, Team Leadership, Project Management, Program Development, Contract Negotiation, Grant Writing, Conflict Resolution, Temporary Placement, Program Management, Board Development, Non-profit..., Workshop Facilitation, Newsletters, Grants
Education
University of Kansas 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography and Meteorology
Shawnee Mission West 1966 — 1969
High School Diploma, General Studies
Milburn Junior High 1963 — 1966
None, General Studies
JOBING.COM DISTRICT MANAGERPUBLIC STORAGE1998 - 2001
THE SHARPER IMAGE 1985 - 1990
Education
Texas Christian University 1979 — 1983
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland IT and Business Intelligence ManagerAudimute SoundproofingFebruary 2010 - October 2013
Travelers July 2006 - January 2010
Jo Ann Stores May 2005 - August 2005
The Sharper Image 2004 - 2004
Greater Cleveland Community Shares 2004 - 2004
thunder::tech 2003 - 2003
Education
Syracuse University 2003 — 2006
B.S., Information Management and Technology
Levi Strauss & Co. August 2011 - Present
Levi Strauss & Co. April 2008 - August 2011
Sharper Image January 2002 - April 2008
Sharper Image January 2000 - January 2002
Sharper Image March 1999 - January 2000
The Sharper Image June 1996 - February 1999
The Sharper Image March 1995 - April 1996
Skills
E-commerce, Mobile, Multi-channel Retail, Global Strategy, European Integration, Web Analytics, Management, Retail, Akamai, Project Management, Customer Service, B2B, Online Advertising, Product Development, CRM, Website Development, Program Management, Strategy, Integration, Email Marketing, Marketing, SEO, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Sales, Global Management, Internet Systems, Fulfilment, Online Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Online Retail, DevOps, Mobile Technology, Mobile Internet, QA Automation, Jenkins, Rackspace Cloud, Chef, SumoLogic, New Relic, Continuous Integration, Github, Paypal Integration, PayPal, Cross-border..., International Market..., Credit Cards, Advertising
Education
Vassar College 1984 — 1987
AB
San Francisco State University 1993 — 2000
MFA
The Sharper Image February 2001 - Present
Radian Executive Search 2007 - 2008
Job Search 2007 - 2008
Walt Disneyworld August 2005 - January 2006
Education
Penn State University -- Main Campus 2003 — 2007
Raritan Valley Community College 1999 — 2003
Associate of Arts, Communications
Bose April 1997 - Present
All Wound Up July 1995 - February 1997
Nature Company August 1992 - June 1995
The Sharper Image August 1987 - July 1992
Mace Electronics August 1983 - June 1987
Skills
Sales, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Sales Management, Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Strategy, Product Marketing, Inventory Control, Account Management, Store Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Loss Prevention, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Teamwork, Cross-functional Team..., Selling, Leadership, Team Building, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Mentoring, Business-minded, Product Management, Team Leadership, Management, Income Statement, Sales Process, Customer Experience, Operations Management, Customer Retention, P&L, Pricing, Forecasting, Coaching, Hiring, B2B, Multi-channel Retail, New Store Development, District Management, New Store Openings, Big Box, Employee Training, Multi-unit, Training
Education
Penn State University 1977 — 1982
BS, Mgmt, Econ, Poli Sci
KNOX INDUSTRIES April 2005 - Present
The Sharper Image November 2001 - December 2004
ASK JEEVES, INC April 1999 - October 2001
Salestar January 1996 - March 1999
Skills
Project Management, Wine, Content Management, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Logistics, CRM, Databases, Training, Sales, Operating Systems, Management, Inventory Management, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Windows, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Outlook, Operations Management
Education
THE GRADUATE THEOLOGICAL UNION 1993 — 1995
Masters, Theology
Sarah Lawrence College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Photography
Glastonbury High 1981 — 1985
Whiting Lane
Self-Employed March 2014 - Present
Lumens Light + Living July 2008 - March 2014
The Sharper Image July 2004 - January 2005
JDH Laboratories March 2004 - June 2004
Pottery Barn October 2002 - October 2003
Porter Novelli April 2000 - December 2000
Camelot Music (FYE) May 1998 - November 1999
Wherehouse Music March 1990 - April 1998
Copeland Sports 1988 - 1989
Skills
Retail, Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Sales, Social Media, Email Marketing, Customer Service, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click, PPC, SEM, Affiliate Marketing, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Marketing Communications, Affiliate Networks, Vendor Relations, Client Relations, Budget Control, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Comparison Shopping..., Product Marketing, Purchasing, Data Analysis, Data Management, Reporting & Analysis, Staff Management, Staff Training, Staff Development, Team Building, Team Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Payroll, Human Resources, HR Management
Education
San Francisco State University 2000 — 2002
BA, Speech & Communications/Organizational Business
BioClinica July 2014 - Present
The North Face November 2012 - July 2014
The North Face November 2010 - November 2012
The North Face August 2006 - November 2010
The Sharper Image May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Merchandising, Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Sales Management, Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Fashion, Apparel, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Sales Operations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Loss Prevention, Microsoft Office, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Time Management, Leadership, Team Building, Account Management
Education
San Francisco State University 2000 — 2005
B.A., Asian Amercan Stuides
Hall Capital Partners LLC April 2014 - Present
First Republic Bank 2006 - April 2014
The Sharper Image May 2006 - July 2006
Albertsons February 2002 - April 2006
Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, GAAP, Banking, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Access, Budgets, Customer Service, Forecasting, General Ledger, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement
Education
San Francisco State University 2000 — 2006
Metropolitan Transportation Commission June 2010 - April 2011
The Sharper Image November 2003 - June 2008
Education
San Francisco State University 2009 — 2011
MPA, Public Administration; Non-Profit Administration
University of California, Santa Barbara 1999 — 2003
BA, Anthropology
Dataway December 2014 - Present
Orbis Investment Management (U.S.), LLC April 2012 - December 2014
San Francisco AIDS Foundation August 2007 - April 2012
University of San Francisco June 2006 - August 2007
The Sharper Image 2004 - 2006
Skills
Active Directory, Windows, VMware, Technical Support, System Administration, Program Management, Project Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange, Disaster Recovery, Customer Service, Databases, HTML, JavaScript
Education
San Francisco State University 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Information Systems
National Student Leadership Conference September 2008 - Present
National Student Leadership Conference September 2002 - Present
1610 W Fullerton Association 2013 - May 2014
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions January 2003 - December 2005
The Sharper Image September 2001 - May 2002
Bentley's Luggage and Gifts June 1997 - May 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Research, Non-profits, Customer Service, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Teaching, PowerPoint, Leadership Development, Editing, Marketing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking
Education
The George Washington University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Theranova, LLC July 2015 - Present
Smart Assets, Inc. July 2007 - Present
The Sharper Image July 2003 - July 2007
1747, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Conceptus 1992 - 1996
Boston Scientific/SciMed Life Systems 1989 - 1992
Skills
Patents, Intellectual Property, Venture Capital, patent strategy, patent analysis, Patent Portfolio..., Patent Portfolio..., Litigation, Strategy, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Medical Devices, Product Development, Business Strategy, FDA, Patent Prosecution, Negotiation, Business Development, Start-ups, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Management, Trade Secrets, Private Equity, Budgets, Commercialization, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Trademarks, Biomedical Engineering, Product Management, Venture Financing, Lifesciences, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Product Launch, Executive Management, P&L Management, Portfolio Management, Corporate Development, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products
Education
Tulane University 1986 — 1988
M.E., Biomedical Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1982 — 1986
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
Shaker Heights High School 1978 — 1982
6th Avenue Electronics February 2007 - Present
6th Avenue Electronics 2007 - 2008
The Sharper Image July 2004 - February 2007
Education
Sanford Brown Institute 2007 — 2009
Queens College 2002 — 2005
n/a, psychology
Walmart August 2012 - Present
Sony of America November 2008 - May 2010
Target 2003 - 2008
Best Buy 1997 - 2003
Old Navy 1995 - 1997
Payless ShoeSource 1992 - 1995
The Sharper Image 1989 - 1992
Musicland 1983 - 1985
Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, Sales, Employee Training, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Training, Sales Management, Profit, Human Resources, Inventory Control
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
YP December 2013 - Present
YELLOWPAGES.COM December 2008 - December 2013
The Sharper Image October 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Management, Sales, Strategy, Customer Service, Retail, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Social Media Marketing
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
The Academy of Radio Broadcasting 2012 - Present
JC Penny January 2009 - January 2012
Sun Coast A/V A/V technician January 2005 - January 2009
The Sharper Image 2001 - 2004
Skills
radio production, music programing, On Air Talent, Pro Tools, Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Customer Service, production, Audio Post Production, Adobe Audition, news, Trafficking, traffic reporting, weather reporting, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Promotions
Education
The Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting 2012 — 2012
Radio
The Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting
In progress, Radio Broadcast
The Academy of Radio Broadcasting
The Sharper Image October 2001 - June 2008
PeopleTrends Networks November 1999 - June 2001
Transamerica HomeFirst Inc May 1996 - July 1999
Education
San Francisco State University 1999 — 2000
2 Year Certificate of Completion, Web Design & Development.
San Antonio Fire Dept June 2008 - Present
Keller Williams Realty January 2007 - Present
The Sharper Image November 1999 - January 2007
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Real Estate, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Online Marketing, Sales Management, Retail, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Investment Properties, Customer Service, Online Advertising, Residential Homes
Education
Texas A&M University
Levi Strauss & Co. July 2013 - March 2014
AbsolutelyNew October 2008 - December 2012
The Sharper Image March 2007 - June 2008
Brookstone October 2003 - March 2007
Skills
Highly Detailed, Operations Management, Project Coordination, Handle Confidential..., Highly motivated..., Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exchange, PowerPoint, Morale, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Administrative..., Executive Support, Retail Sales Experience, Letters of Credit, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Retail, Brand Development, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Budgets, Product Development, Packaging, Sales, E-commerce, Customer Service, Business Development, Strategic Planning
Education
San Jose State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Double Concentration - Business Mangement and Human Resources
Minuteman Press OwnerMinuteman PressOctober 2004 - Present
The Sharper Image February 2004 - September 2004
Education
Seoul American High School 1992 — 1994
Stephen F. Austin State University
Lands' End February 2013 - Present
Keller Williams Realty - Andover MA September 2012 - September 2014
The Journeymasters March 2011 - July 2012
Stone Wall Real Estate Professionals 2008 - 2012
The Sharper Image 1989 - 2008
Fieldcrest Cannon 1986 - 1989
Cannon Mills, Inc. 1982 - 1986
Skills
Selling, Business Development, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Social Media, Management, Product Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Pricing, Retail, Time Management, B2B, Small Business, Lead Generation, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Email Marketing, Budgets, Product Management
Education
Princeton University 1978 — 1982
AB, English Literature
Burlington (MA) High School 1974 — 1978
Houzz January 2014 - Present
ivgStores June 2010 - December 2013
Sitoa Corporation October 2006 - March 2010
The Sharper Image 2002 - 2006
Skills
Training, Account Management, E-commerce, Vendor Management, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Sales, Retail, Email Marketing, Analysis, Marketing
Education
San Jose State University
Marketing, Business
The Sharper Image August 2007 - July 2008
The Sharper Image August 2001 - August 2007
Education
San Francisco State University, College of Business
BS, Marketing
Del Monte Foods, Inc. 2015 - Present
Del Monte Foods, Inc. 2013 - 2015
Del Monte Foods, Inc. 2009 - 2013
The Sharper Image 2004 - 2008
The Sharper Image 2003 - 2004
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
B.A., Psychology
San Francisco State University
M.S., Counseling (Incl.)
The Sharper Image May 2013 - August 2014
Planet Fitness October 2012 - May 2013
Road Runner Sports December 2011 - September 2012
Aditya Birla Group September 2005 - July 2011
Road Runner Sports September 1997 - June 2005
Skills
Call Centers, CRM, Team Leadership, Leadership, Business Development, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Management, Forecasting, Sales, Strategy, Human Resources, Cross-functional Team...
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelors, Athletic Training
Electrolux July 2011 - October 2011
Mervyns September 2006 - May 2007
Mervyns 2006 - 2007
The Sharper Image October 2002 - March 2006
The Sharper Image 2002 - 2006
Esprit September 2000 - July 2002
ESPRIT DE CORP January 2000 - January 2002
ESPRIT DE CORP January 1998 - January 2002
ESPRIT DE CORP January 1999 - January 2000
ESPRIT DE CORP January 1998 - January 1999
Skills
Business Analyst..., Business Analyst Plus..., Forecasting, Inventory Management, Management, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, Product Development, Analysis, Inventory Control, Program Management
Education
Santa Fe University of Art and Design 1992 — 1994
BA, Humanities
The College of Santa Fe 1990 — 1992
BA Humanities, Humanities and Southwestern Studies
Aquifi, Inc August 2015 - Present
Aquifi, Inc July 2012 - Present
The Daily Wellness Company April 2005 - March 2011
Applied Materials December 2004 - May 2005
The Hershey Company July 2004 - December 2004
Mainstream Business Services December 2003 - May 2004
INITSOFT Web Solutions May 2002 - November 2002
Jazzfood Events October 2001 - July 2002
The Sharper Image August 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Operations Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Distribution Management, Product Development, Customer Service, Accounting, Office Administration, Website Management, International Sales, Wholesale Sales, Direct Sales, Direct Marketing, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Quicken, Computer Literate, Apple Macintosh, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Marketing, QuickBooks, Webmaster Services, Mac, Sales, Team Building, Management, Budgets, Wholesale, PowerPoint, Event Management, Training, Outlook, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Retail, Human Resources, Start-ups, Strategy, Public Relations, Product Management, Interviews, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Sales Operations, CRM, Account Management
Education
Santa Clara University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
San Jose State University 1999 — 2005
B.S, Business Administration w/Concentration in Marketing
The Sharper Image January 2000 - June 2008
Education
Stanford University
B.A., Political Science
University of San Diego
Certificate, Paralegal Studies Program
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Rosenblum Cellars (Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines) September 2012 - Present
Domaine Chandon & Newton Vineyards (a subsidiary of LVMH) September 2010 - January 2012
Fosters Wine Estates Americas July 2006 - June 2008
Viansa Winery 2003 - 2004
Project Achieve 1999 - 2001
The Sharper Image 1998 - 1999
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. August 1989 - July 1997
Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Budgets, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Sales, Food, Retail, Restaurants, Strategic Planning, Management, Tourism, Social Media, Event Planning, Business Strategy, Food & Beverage, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, E-commerce, Advertising, Marketing Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Purchasing, Income Statement, Coaching, Training, Negotiation, Brand Development, Pricing, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Wineries, Account Management, Brand Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Beer, Business Planning, Direct Marketing, Forecasting, Market Planning, Selling, Winemaking, POS, P&L Management
Education
San Francisco State University 1975 — 1980
Mathematics
macys.com June 2011 - Present
Macy's May 2009 - June 2011
Macy's West February 2004 - May 2009
Macy's West February 2002 - January 2004
Macy's West April 2000 - January 2002
Gap Inc. April 1999 - March 2000
The Sharper Image June 1995 - April 1999
Skills
Retail, Assortment, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Employee Training, Management, Training, Business Strategy, Sourcing, Advertising, Time Management, Leadership, Recruiting
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Circuit City September 2008 - March 2009
Pier 1 Imports October 2008 - January 2009
The Sharper Image January 2008 - July 2008
York Revolution Baseball Club April 2007 - September 2007
Somerset Patriots April 2001 - October 2006
Education
Raritan Valley Community College 2003 — 2011
?
FESCO Ltd November 2011 - Present
Malkan Interactive June 2009 - November 2011
Dove Insure October 2008 - May 2009
The Sharper Image 2006 - 2007
Vector Marketing June 2003 - July 2005
CBS Radio 1999 - 2001
Skills
Advertising, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Social Media, Strategy, Management, Sales, Marketing, Selling, Social Networking, Business Development, Salesforce.com
Education
St. Edward's University 2004 — 2008
BBA, International Business
St. Edward's University 2003 — 2008
International Business, Business, Philosophy, Psychology
24 Hour Fitness November 2014 - Present
Strength and Conditioning April 2005 - Present
East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley HS) August 2014 - December 2014
Nyack Indians (semi-pro) April 2012 - August 2014
East Ramapo Central School District January 2014 - June 2014
Spring Valley High School August 2013 - June 2014
Happy Tails Animal Sanctuary October 2008 - May 2014
Local 580 Ironworker March 2003 - August 2012
Hudson Mudcats (St. Thomas Aquinas College Summer Team) May 2011 - August 2011
The Sharper Image January 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Sports Management, Project Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Basic Accounting, Budgets, Fundraising, Group Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Mac, PC, Strength & Conditioning, Weight Training, Coaching Baseball, Data Analysis, Recruiting, Photoshop, InDesign, Motivation, Outlook
Education
St. Thomas Aquinas College 2001 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Sports Management
Sing Explore Create September 2014 - Present
Self Employed January 2012 - August 2014
Sadie Mae's Cupcake Cafe May 2011 - January 2012
TheaterMania April 2009 - May 2010
The Sharper Image August 2007 - April 2008
Salem State University January 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Childcare, Baking, Customer Service, Social Media, Nonprofits, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Facebook, Social Networking, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Event Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Teaching, PowerPoint, Blogging, Musical Theatre, Retail, Public Relations, Training, Social Media Marketing
Education
The French Culinary Institute 2009 — 2009
Technical Degree, Pastry
Salem State College 2003 — 2007
BA, Music
The Sharper Image 1999 - 2004
Wells Capital Management 1998 - 1999
Health Management Technologies 1995 - 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, QuickBooks
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1992 — 1993
MBA, International Business
University of California, Santa Cruz 1987 — 1990
BA, Business Economics
Academy Sports + Outdoors April 2014 - Present
PetSmart September 2010 - December 2013
Kohl's Department Stores July 2008 - August 2010
City Vet July 2006 - July 2008
Foley's 1994 - 2006
Foley's 2002 - 2004
The Sharper Image 1988 - 1994
Skills
Sales, Store Management, Profit, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, CPFR, Store Operations, Management, Leadership, Retail, Employee Training, Time Management, Team Building, Sales Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1982 — 1986
BBA, Management/Marketing
Tyler Junior College 1979 — 1981
Associate of Art, Engineering
Half Price Books December 2009 - Present
The Sharper Image April 2006 - April 2008
Blockbuster June 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Physical Inventory, Organization, Facebook, Inventory Management, Creative Writing, Merchandising, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Sales, Retail, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, Leadership, Cashiering, Communication, Retail Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Management
Education
The Ohio State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Colerain High School 2002 — 2005
Honors diploma., College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Finish Line Macy's August 2014 - Present
Finish Line November 2010 - August 2014
Nordstrom July 2007 - November 2010
Macy's July 2005 - July 2007
The Buckle June 2006 - August 2006
The Sharper Image July 2003 - July 2004
Cedar Point Amusement Park 2001 - 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Retail Management, Problem Solving, Retail Sales, Athletic Footwear, Footwear, Shoes, Fashion, Sales Management, Store Management, Apparel, Trend Analysis
Education
The Ohio State University 2001 — 2007
Bachelors of Science in Human Ecology, Textiles and Clothing
Brookstone July 2008 - Present
The Sharper Image December 2003 - June 2008
Megastar Cinemas October 2000 - December 2003
Education
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Marketing; Sales Management
Athleta November 1997 - Present
Debbie Overton Consulting 1996 - 1997
Biobottoms 1991 - 1997
The Sharper Image 1983 - 1989
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Science, Business & Marketing
French Funerals January 2013 - Present
Payday, Inc. August 2008 - October 2012
The Sharper Image November 2004 - July 2008
United Health Benefits October 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Sales, Call Centers, Team Leadership, Team Building, Employee Training, Payroll Taxes, Leadership Development, Coaching, HRIS, Process Improvement, Banking, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Change Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Interviewing Skills, Time & Attendance
Education
The University of New Mexico 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.72
Salesforce April 2015 - Present
City Toyota June 2010 - March 2015
ACG Engineers Inc. March 2008 - June 2010
The Sak October 2007 - February 2008
The Sharper Image December 2006 - October 2007
The Sharper Image April 2002 - December 2006
Skills
Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Retail, Microsoft Office, Internet Marketing, Inventory, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Vehicles, Automobile, Google Apps, Google Docs
Education
Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 2001 — 2001
Computer Repair Technician Certificate
San Francisco State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration with Computer Information Systems Concentration
Cintas Coporation 2009 - 2010
Best Buy 2008 - 2009
The Sharper Image 2006 - 2008
Sagsveen & Sagsveen 2004 - 2005
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2010 — 2011
Master's degree, Financial Accounting, 3.5
Stony Brook University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Business Management/ Accounting, 3.16
College of Southern Nevada August 2007 - Present
Remembrances LLC May 2009 - August 2009
The Sharper Image April 2008 - June 2008
Macy's November 2006 - August 2007
Kumon November 2005 - October 2006
Education
The Art Institute of Las Vegas 2009 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Graphic Design
T-Mobile February 2010 - Present
D.N.R. Communications, Inc. January 2010 - March 2010
The Sharper Image November 2005 - January 2006
Education
Old Dominion University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General, 3.0
Texas A&M Recsports August 2012 - Present
Texas A&M Penberthy Complex December 2011 - Present
Apex Primay Care May 2009 - Present
Texas A&M Sport Clubs September 2008 - Present
D&F Industries May 2008 - August 2008
The Sharper Image August 2006 - May 2007
Education
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology
Robert Half International January 2008 - Present
The Sharper Image January 2007 - January 2008
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties 2004 - 2007
The San Francisco Foundation 2001 - 2003
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, Accruals, Microsoft Excel, Great Plains Software, QuickBooks, MIP, Financial Reporting, Bank Reconciliation, GAAP, Tax Returns
Education
San Francisco State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Comcast Cable June 2006 - Present
The Sharper Image January 2004 - July 2007
Nguyen Eye Care Associates June 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Telecommunications, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Networking, Budgets, Account Management
Education
Burlington County College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communication and Media Studies