The Wet Seal, Inc.
Industry: Clothing retail company
DescriptionWet Seal is an American teen clothing retailer headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. It carried low, budget or economy priced brand name and company-designed apparel and accessories. The company was founded in Newport Beach, California by Lorne Huycke in 1962 as "Lorne's." Customer service: 1 (866) 746-7938 Headquarters: California Parent organization: Gordon Brothers CEO: John D. Goodman (Jan 7, 2013–) Founder: Lorne Huycke Founded: 1962Popular productsShoes Pants Dresses Coats & Jackets Jumpsuits & Rompers (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy June 2015 - Present
PR at Partners August 2014 - June 2015
Talbots March 2012 - March 2014
MAC Cosmetics March 2013 - August 2013
Charlotte Russe 2011 - 2012
The Wet Seal Inc. August 2010 - May 2011
Wilson-Hughes Gallery September 2009 - January 2010
Taubman Museum of Art January 2009 - January 2010
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Painting, Drawing, Art, Photoshop, Fine Art, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Sales Management, Reception, Filing, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Merchandising, Sales, Social Media, Fashion, Event Management
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Interior Architecture & Design
Hollins University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art - Concentration in Oil Painting
Recruitment & Staffing Firm May 2014 - Present
Nova Medical Centers September 2013 - May 2014
Randstad January 2007 - September 2013
Bakers Footwear Group September 2006 - January 2007
The Wet Seal Inc April 1999 - September 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Sales Effectiveness, Account Management, Business Strategy, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Internet Research, Documentation, Databases, Detail Orientation, Personnel Recruiting, Operational Excellence, Interview Preparation, Strategic Sourcing, Creative Problem Solving, Analytic Thinking, Compliance, Listening Skills, Employee Management, Employee Relations, Financial Reporting, PeopleSoft, Recruiting, Software Documentation, Personnel Selection, Temporary Placement, Temporary Staffing, Online Research, Interviews, Human Resources, Staffing Services, Sourcing, Management, College Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., New Hire Orientations, Contract Recruitment, Permanent Placement, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Technical Recruiting, Screening Resumes, Screening, Sales, Executive Search, Cold Calling Experience, New Business Development
Education
University of North Florida
Business Major
Florida Community College of Jacksonville
Business Major
Duncan U. Fletcher Sr. High School- High School 1996 — 1998
Monsoon Commerce September 2011 - September 2012
Musicians Friend November 2009 - September 2011
Target February 2009 - September 2009
The Wet Seal, Inc March 2006 - February 2009
babystyle January 2004 - March 2006
411web 2003 - 2004
Artisan 2002 - 2003
ISL Consulting 1998 - 2002
Skills
E-commerce, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Strategy, CRM, SEM, Leadership, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Project Management, Retail, Social Media, User Experience, Online Advertising, Digital Store, Customer Acquisition, Order Fulfillment, Social Media Marketing, Database Marketing, Business Analysis, Social Commerce, Digital Strategy, Usability, Retargeting, Coremetrics Analytics, A/B testing, Organic Search, Comparison Shopping..., Customer Retention, Loyalty Marketing, Content Management, Executive Management, ATG, Multi-channel Retail, Brand Development, omnichannel, talent development, Brand Developement, Ecommerce operations, Personalization, Search Advertising, Promotional Analysis, Marketing..., Cross Channel Marketing, Lifetime Value, P&L Responsibility, Call Center, Site Planning
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1990 — 1994
BBA, Marketing
University of Manchester - Manchester Business School 1994 — 1994
Exchange Student - International Business
Crazy 8 October 2013 - Present
The Wet Seal Inc July 2013 - Present
Skills
* Team work, Group Decision Making, Exceptional organization, CITI Certification, Goal-driven leader, Building strong..., Exceptional versatility..., Passion for Helping...
Education
Clark Atlanta University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Citrus College 2009 — 2010
C&J Real Estate Services 2013 - Present
Better Homes and Gardens Mason-McDuffie Real Estate February 2011 - June 2013
Pulte Home Corporation January 2003 - December 2010
FOREVER 21, Inc January 2002 - April 2003
The Wet Seal, Inc January 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Selling, Single Family Homes, Negotiation, Leadership, Real Estate, Sales, Marketing, Qualifying Prospects, Contract Negotiation, Management, Residential Homes, Budgets, First Time Home Buyers, Referrals, Real Estate Transactions, Sellers, Investment Properties
Education
Saint Mary's College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business
California Department of Real
JustFab Inc. April 2015 - Present
Kalla, Bella, Alo Yoga, Big Star Denim August 2014 - April 2015
Planet Blue April 2013 - July 2014
The Found Agency March 2010 - March 2013
BCBG Max Azria October 2008 - March 2010
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Social Media, Fashion, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Google Analytics, Styling, Fashion Writing, Fashion Blogging, Brand Management, E-commerce
Education
Whittier College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's, Psychology
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2004 — 2005
Associate's, Merchandise Marketing
Around the World Apparel, Inc DBa Miss Chievous Chance or Fate Miss Chievous Kids October 2009 - Present
Nordstrom February 2008 - October 2009
The Wet Seal, Inc. May 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Fashion, Apparel, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Trend, Merchandising, Styling, Fashion Design, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Buying, Fashion Illustration, Tech Packs, Retail, Textiles, Draping, Knitwear, Wovens, Sportswear, Pattern, Mood Boards, Denim, Outerwear
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2002 — 2004
AA
American Eagle Outfitters March 2015 - Present
H&M April 2013 - March 2015
Delias March 2012 - April 2013
The Wet Seal Inc March 2007 - March 2012
TGI Friday's, Inc November 2000 - March 2007
Skills
Loss Prevention, Recruiting, Sales, Store Management, Training, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Interviews, Retail Sales, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Driving Results, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Apparel, Fashion, Hiring, Leadership, Management
Education
St Kate's University 2011 — 2014
Biology, Pharmacy
National American University 2008 — 2011
AA, Pharmacy
SCI Research August 2012 - May 2015
Pujo St. Cafe May 2014 - January 2015
Mom and Pop’s Snowballs 2010 - 2011
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Education
Louisiana State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing and Philosophy
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts
High School
St. Louis Catholic High School
High School
Pacific Dental Services January 2015 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2014 - January 2015
HR September 2013 - April 2014
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2002 - May 2013
Nordstrom April 1984 - April 2002
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Performance Management, Human Resources, Training, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Hiring, Coaching, Onboarding, Management, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Team Building, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Employee Training, Loss Prevention, Talent Acquisition, Store Management, Retail, Strategy, Driving Results, Multi-unit, Leadership Development, HR Policies, FMLA, Employee Handbooks, Employee Relations..., California Labor Law, Employment Law
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
The Wet Seal, Inc November 2009 - August 2015
Allstate May 2008 - November 2009
Farmers Insurance October 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Time Management, Retail, Data Entry, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Sales, Social Networking, Social Media, Leadership, Research, Telephone Skills, Retail Sales, Training, Teamwork, Customer Retention, Customer Experience
Education
The Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting 2008 — 2019
Production and Radio Broadcasting, Production and Radio Broadcasting
Golden West College 2002 — 2004
N/A, Criminal Justice and Corrections
Pacific Sunwear May 2014 - Present
Jaclyn Ryan January 2008 - Present
The Wet Seal Inc. November 2011 - December 2012
The Wet Seal Inc. October 2010 - November 2011
Ron Levy Photography April 2009 - October 2011
Dominic Petruzzi Director of Photography March 2009 - July 2011
Revolve Clothing October 2009 - October 2010
Development Opportunities January 2006 - December 2008
Data Quik Corporation August 2001 - August 2005
Skills
Photography Film &..., Photo Retouching &..., Photo/Image Editor, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Capture One, Microsoft Office Suite, Retouching, Photography, Layout, Art, Lighting, Beauty, Digital Photography, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Photo Editing, Lightroom, Production, Adobe Acrobat, Social Media, Portraits, Wordpress, Mac OS X, Portrait Photography, Editorial, PowerPoint, Word, Editing, Social Networking, Brochures, Image Manipulation, Photoshop, Beauty Industry, Color Correction, Image Editing, Fashion Photography, InDesign, Photo Shoot Production, Photo Shoots
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography 2005 — 2008
BA, Commercial Advertising Photography
Antelope Valley College 2003 — 2005
Photography, Art History, Graphic Design
Antelope Valley High School 1999 — 2003
Diploma, Electives: Photography, Magazine Print Production, Typography, Computer Systems
The Wet Seal, Inc. March 2014 - April 2015
Winn Dixie Stores January 2012 - 2014
Script Ures, LLC September 2009 - January 2012
Target Corporation November 2007 - August 2009
The Kessler Collection April 2007 - July 2007
U.S. Navy October 2002 - January 2007
US. Navy October 2000 - October 2002
U.S. Navy October 1997 - October 2000
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Budget Management, Recruitment/Retention, Database Administration, Executive Coaching, Profit & Loss Management, Training & Development, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Salary Administration, Orientation/Onboarding, PeopleSoft, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Employee Training, Interviews, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Conflict Resolution, Internet Recruiting, Sourcing, Training, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Career Counseling, Leadership Development, Program Management, Change Management, Coaching, Hiring, Screening, Policy, Temporary Placement, FMLA, Human Resources, Budgets, Management, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, Organizational..., HR Policies, Leadership, P&L Management, New Hire Orientations, Time Management, HRIS
Education
Troy University 2005 — 2006
M.S., Human Resource Management, 3.83
Troy University 2002 — 2005
B.S., Human Resource Management
University of Maryland, UMUC 1997 — 2004
Associates of Arts, Management Studies
Integrity Home Care July 2013 - Present
Bath & Body Works May 2012 - December 2012
Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery January 2012 - April 2012
The Wet Seal Inc July 2010 - April 2011
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream March 2008 - August 2009
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Customer Service, Political Science, Politics, Teamwork, English, Editing
Education
Kent State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, Cum Laude 3.3
Amvac Chemical Corp. July 2014 - Present
The La Jolla Group May 2014 - July 2014
The Yard House Restaurants - Darden September 2005 - May 2013
Tilly's, Inc. January 2005 - September 2005
The Wet Seal, Inc. August 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, Payroll, Cash Management, Sales Audit, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements, Peachtree, Fixed Assets, Sales, ADP Payroll, Invoicing, Bookkeeping, Cash Flow, GAAP, QuickBooks, Expenses, Bank Reconciliation, Mas 90, Year-end Close, Petty Cash, Teamwork, Balance, Monthly Close, Sage MAS200, Full Circle, QAD Enterprise...
Education
CSU, San Marcos
Palomar College
Riverside Community College
Mobilitie August 2015 - Present
Schulte Corporation February 2015 - August 2015
Wet Seal, Inc March 2011 - February 2015
The Wet Seal, Inc August 2010 - March 2011
Arnel Management Company June 2009 - August 2010
Arnel Management Company March 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Payroll, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Retail, Inventory Control, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Oracle E-Business Suite, Visio, Yardi Voyager, Employee Training, Training, Profit, Analysis, Accounting, Accounts Payable, PowerPoint, Shrinkage, Data Entry, Employee Relations, ADP Payroll, New Store Openings, Background Checks, Management, Hiring, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Driving Results, Recruiting, Organized Retail Crime, CCTV, Interviews, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Wicklander-Zulawski...
Education
University of Rhode Island 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's of Science, Biomedical Engineering
California Resources Corporation December 2014 - Present
Opus Bank October 2013 - November 2014
CarFinance Capital LLC March 2013 - September 2013
Dell September 2012 - March 2013
Hyundai Capital America June 2012 - September 2012
The Wet Seal, Inc June 2011 - June 2012
SK&A, A Cegedim Company August 2010 - January 2011
Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. March 2006 - October 2009
Skills
Litigation, Document Review, Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Document Drafting, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Wordperfect, Pleadings, Notary Public, Corporate Governance, Licensing, Litigation Support, Copyright Law, Lexis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Patents, Legal Documents, Legal Compliance, Litigation Management, PACER, Paralegals, Mediation, Legal Discovery, Criminal Law, Trademarks, Legal Issues, Bankruptcy, Securities Regulation, Family Law, Depositions, Hearings, Product Liability, Motions, Alternative Dispute...
Education
Cal State Fullerton 2011 — 2013
Communication, General
Coastline Community College 2004 — 2007
AA, Liberal Arts
The Men's Wearhouse 2015 - Present
bebe stores, inc. 2004 - 2015
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2001 - 2004
BCBG Max Azria 1996 - 2001
Bonnie, Bridges, Mueller, O'Keefe & Nichols 1994 - 1996
Skills
Employee Relations, Litigation, Retail, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Strategy, Corporate Governance, Negotiation, Copyright Law, Management, Patents, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Legal Compliance, Licensing, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1984 — 1988
B.A., Political Science, Business
Whittier Law School 1990 — 1993
Juris Doctor, Law
American Greetings November 2014 - Present
American Greetings April 2013 - November 2014
American Greetings September 2011 - March 2013
American Greetings July 2009 - August 2011
American Greetings June 2008 - July 2009
American Greetings July 2007 - June 2008
The Wet Seal Inc September 2006 - July 2007
Dave and Buster’s June 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Merchandising, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Customer Service, Retail, Outlook, Word, Product Development, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Analysis, Event Planning, Teamwork, Fundraising, Management, Product Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Ohio University 2002 — 2006
Bachlors of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Ohio University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Banana Republic / Gap Inc. June 2008 - Present
Asbury University August 2011 - Present
The Living Arts and Science Center 2010 - 2014
Eastern Kentucky University 2008 - 2009
Georgetown College 2005 - 2006
The Limited 2004 - 2005
The Limited 2004 - 2005
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2002 - 2003
Dillards 1998 - 1999
Skills
Visual Arts, Fine Art, Art, Teaching, Writing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Basic French, Painting, Drawing, Retail Sales Experience, Printmaking, Basic Sewing, Paper-making, Curating, Basic Design, Department Budgeting, Felt-making, Batik, Art Handling/Preparator, Installation, Basic Wood-working, Registrar, Welding, Art History, Illustrator, Cooking, Floral Arrangement, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Visual Communication, Recruiting
Education
University College London, U. of London 1999 — 2001
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Painting
The Ohio Department of Transportation August 2014 - Present
The Ohio Department of Transportation October 2013 - July 2014
Texas Instruments Incorporated June 2013 - August 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc. February 2009 - May 2013
Courtside Café & Juice 2 April 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, TRS, Human Resources, Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Social Media, Sales, PowerPoint
Education
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Parma Senior High School 2006 — 2010
Colorado Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine April 2014 - April 2015
Colorado Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine February 2014 - March 2014
Chipotle Mexican Grill May 2013 - September 2013
SunGard Availability Services February 2012 - April 2013
SunGard Availability Services February 2011 - February 2012
CMIT Solutions Denver December 2009 - October 2010
Self Employed May 1999 - December 2009
Optimum Networking, Inc. August 2009 - October 2009
Arbonne International January 1999 - November 2007
The Wet Seal, Inc. 1995 - December 1998
Skills
Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Data Center, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Networking, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Servers, Training, Technical Support, Network Design, Security, Leadership, Change Management, IT Service Management, IT Operations, Management, System Administration, Information Technology, Operating Systems, Hardware, Manufacturing, Retail, Infrastructure, ITIL, Integration, VMware, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, ITIL v3 Foundations..., IT Strategy, Team Management, Team Leadership
Education
Springfield Technical Community College 1982 — 1984
AS, Laser Electro-Optics Technology
The Wet Seal, Inc November 2013 - Present
Wet Seal, Inc November 2010 - November 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc November 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Facebook, Social Networking, Social Media, Fashion, Social Media Marketing, Marketing
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2005 — 2009
Media Studies, Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, P.R.
The Wet Seal Inc. April 2009 - November 2013
Pacific Sunwear/ PacSun August 2004 - April 2009
Wet Seal 1992 - 2003
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Sales, Merchandising, Recruiting, Loss Prevention, Employee Training, Strategy, Driving Results, Store Management, Training, Retail, Apparel, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Management, Team Building, New Store Openings, Goal Oriented, Profit, Fashion, Multi-unit, Time Management, Goal-driven leader, District Management, Leadership Development, Inspiration, Visionary, Goal Setting, Motivation, Team Leadership, Big Box, Hiring, Retail Sales
Education
Sinclair Community College
University of Cincinnati
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2007 - Present
Arden B 2007 - January 2009
Charlotte Russe 2003 - 2007
Juxtapose/Anchor Blue January 1994 - January 2002
Skills
Loss Prevention, Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Store Management, Leadership Development, Employee Training, New Store Openings, Driving Results, Profit, Shrinkage, Training, Multi-unit, P&L, District Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, New Store Development, Succession Planning, Inventory Control, Apparel, Retail Sales, Merchandise Planning, Hiring, Big Box, Multi-Unit
Education
California State University-Northridge 1984 — 1991
Sprout's Farmer's Market, formerly Sunflower Farmer's Market September 2011 - Present
Jones Lang LaSalle June 2011 - September 2011
The Wet Seal, Inc August 2010 - May 2011
Dollar Tree Stores June 2009 - December 2009
Retail Real Estate Specialist January 2006 - December 2008
Aaron Brothers Art and Frammng October 1999 - January 2002
Professional Real Estate (PRE) April 1992 - September 1999
Champion Development Company January 1990 - April 1992
Lowe Enterprises June 1989 - January 1990
Leo Eisenberg Company April 1986 - June 1989
Skills
Market Analysis, Real Estate Negotiation, Mentoring, Leases, Lease Negotiations, Disposition, Real Estate, Shopping Centers, Location Intelligence, Corporate Real Estate, Lease Administration, Entitlements, Real Estate Development, Retail, Tenant, Land Acquisition, Commercial Real Estate, Landlord, Investment Properties, Negotiation, Brokerage, Real Estate Economics, Real Estate Transactions, Tenant Representation, Acquisitions, Asset Management, Landlords, Construction, Real Property, Real Estate Financing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Dispositions
Education
Hope College 1978 — 1982
Bachelors of Science, Business and Communications
University of California, Los Angeles
Studied, Global Sustainability
the wet seal inc. May 2009 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Payroll, Training, Scheduling, Marketing, Merchandising, Inventory Management
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Glaukos May 2015 - Present
Abbott Medical Optics January 2009 - May 2015
Advanced Medical Optics October 2005 - January 2009
The Wet Seal, Inc. May 2002 - October 2005
The Walt Disney Company April 1995 - May 2002
Skills
Strategy, Talent Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Training, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Personnel Management, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Workforce Planning, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Interviews, Executive Coaching, Change Management, Management, Hiring
Education
California State University, Long Beach
Master's degree, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
San Diego State University-California State University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Rasa Health September 2011 - Present
Angelique Awakening January 2011 - Present
Hunterdon Holistic Health Center September 2011 - 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc July 2008 - November 2008
Kandids LLC April 2006 - July 2008
Coterie Lingerie LLC August 2005 - October 2005
J.R Mounting / Douglas Displays June 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Training, Recruiting, Coaching, Social Media, Management, Sales, Photoshop, Photography, Customer Service, Security Management, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning
Education
Katherine Gibbs School 2002 — 2004
AAS, Fashion Design & Merchandising
Gibbs College New 2001 — 2004
AAS, FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
Virginia Commonwealth University 2001 — 2002
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Fine Art
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Design & Merchandising
Lakeshore Learning Materials February 2015 - Present
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2013 - February 2015
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2007 - April 2013
Torrid (Hot Topic, Inc.) January 2006 - April 2007
Hot Topic, Inc. February 2005 - January 2006
Hot Topic, Inc. August 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Apparel, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Social Media, Online Advertising, Advertising, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Retail Marketing, Social Networking, Facebook, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Budgets, CRM, Integrated Marketing
Education
Arizona State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Michael Kors June 2013 - Present
The Wet Seal, Inc. May 2008 - June 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc 2000 - 2008
Skills
Store Management, Driving Results, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Sales, Merchandising, Succession Planning, Profit, New Store Openings, District Management, Employee Training, Apparel, Hiring, Training, Shrinkage, New Store Development, Multi-unit, Leadership, Recruiting, Multi-Unit Management, Big Box, Retail Sales
Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science
LUSH Cosmetics June 2004 - February 2009
LUSH Cosmetics 2007 - 2008
LUSH Cosmetics 2006 - 2007
LUSH Cosmetics 2004 - 2006
The Wet Seal Inc 2002 - 2004
Clothestime 2000 - 2002
The Icing 1998 - 2000
Skills
Team Building, Leadership, Retail, Store Management, Business Operations, Sales, Customer Experience, Employee Training, Management, Business Development, Merchandising, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Customer Service
Education
Seminole State College of Florida 1985 — 1987
Business
ECPI University 1982 — 1984
Certificate, Electronics
The Wet Seal, Inc. August 2004 - February 2005
TYR Sport June 1997 - February 2004
Education
University of California, Irvine 1992 — 1997
B.A., Criminology, Law
First American Professional Real Estate Svcs July 2007 - October 2014
The Wet Seal, Inc. March 1999 - August 2006
E.S. Fisher Dba Career Strategy Associates February 1998 - February 1999
CHAMP STEEL, Inc. January 1997 - February 1998
Promise Industries 1996 - 1997
Surface Mount Distribution 1993 - 1996
Bell Atlantic TriCon 1990 - 1993
Education
Orange Coast College 1995 — 1997
COC, Business Management
kate spade new york March 2010 - Present
Bebe June 2009 - March 2010
The Wet Seal Inc. September 2004 - June 2009
wet seal inc. 2002 - 2004
wet seal 2001 - 2004
the wet seal inc 1999 - 2001
Skills
Sales, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Leadership, Management, Visual Merchandising, Talent Management, Mentoring, Apparel, Coaching, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Driving Results, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Fashion, Forecasting, Hiring, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Leadership Development, Luxury Goods, Merchandising, Multi-unit, New Store Openings, Operations Management, Performance Management, Profit, Recruiting, Retail, Retail Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Store Operations, Succession Planning, Team Building, Time Management, Training, Window Displays, District Management, Styling, Trend Analysis, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Trend, Shrinkage, Footwear, Multi-channel Retail, Wholesale
Education
Michigan State University
Pieology Pizzeria June 2015 - Present
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. January 2012 - June 2015
Fluidmaster Inc March 2010 - January 2012
Diedrich Coffee, Inc July 2008 - March 2010
Diedrich Coffee October 2006 - July 2008
Diedrich Coffee August 2005 - October 2006
2004-2005 El Pollo Loco, Inc July 2004 - August 2005
The Wet Seal, Inc November 2002 - July 2004
CKE Restaurants, Inc. January 2001 - November 2002
Prandium Inc February 1988 - January 2001
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, General Ledger, Finance, Credit, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Journal Entries, Payroll, Analysis, Budgets, Cash Flow, SAP, Internal Controls, Accounts Receivable, Income Statement, Bank Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Internal Audit, Financial Statements, Access, Treasury Management, Banking, Cash Flow Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Payments, Variance Analysis, Treasury, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Working Capital..., ERP, Managerial Finance, Banking Relationships, Auditing, P&L
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
MBA, Finance, General
California State University-Fullerton 1991 — 1993
BA, Finance
Tilly's February 2015 - Present
Wet Seal, Inc February 2013 - January 2015
The Wet Seal Inc March 2012 - February 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc December 2009 - March 2012
The Jewish Federation Council November 2009 - December 2009
Nestlé USA / Nestlé Design Group May 2008 - November 2008
Draper's & Damon's February 2007 - May 2007
Draper's & Damon's April 1997 - May 2005
Draper's & Damon's April 1996 - April 1997
Yasuda Fire & Marine Insurance 1993 - 1995
Skills
Photo Shoots, Fashion, Styling, Trend Analysis, Creative Direction, Fashion Design, Proofreading, Team-oriented, Traffic Management, Project Management, Illustrator, Retail, Merchandising, Graphic Design, Trend, Mac, Apparel, Advertising
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1989 — 1991
AA, Merchandise Marketing
TOMS March 2014 - Present
TOMS June 2013 - Present
TOMS December 2012 - Present
TOMS October 2011 - December 2012
Macy's Inc. February 2008 - October 2011
Juicy Couture August 2007 - February 2008
James Perse Ent., Inc. March 2005 - April 2007
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Merchandising, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Product Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing, Facebook, Fashion, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing
Education
University of Maryland College Park
BA, Communications
Private Bank 2012 - Present
Confidential 2012 - 2012
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2007 - 2011
Capital TItle Group/New Century Title Company 2001 - 2007
Skills
Real Estate, Legal Research, Outlook, Contract Administration, Lease Administration, Trademark Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Contract Management, Trademarks, Civil Litigation, Litigation Support, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Document Review, Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Litigation, Mediation, Legal Documents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Notary Public, Westlaw, Lexis, Legal Writing, Document Drafting, Contract Negotiation, Legal Issues, Wordperfect, Mergers & Acquisitions, Administrative..., Copyright Law, Trials, Legal Compliance, Filing, Pleadings, Records Management, Getting to Yes
Education
Syracuse University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Candidate, Business
Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System
BA Organizational Leadership, Organizational Administration, Business Administration and Human Resources, Cum Laude
Coastline College
Associate of Arts (AA), Paralegal Studies/Business/Human Resources/Supervision & Management
Cal State Long Beach
Art History
South Moon Under December 2012 - Present
Zippo Manufacturing Company March 2012 - December 2012
Hilco Real Estate, LLC August 2009 - March 2012
The Wet Seal, inc. January 2008 - August 2009
Charlotte Russe December 2005 - September 2007
Whitehall Jewellers April 1997 - December 2005
Zale November 1989 - April 1997
Skills
Retail, Shopping Centers, Real Estate, Location Intelligence, Leases, Disposition, Lease Administration, Property Management, Real Estate Development, Landlord, Merchandising, Lease Negotiations, Negotiation, Tenant, Corporate Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Entitlements, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Financing, Tenant Representation, Luxury, Facilities Management, Financial Analysis, Landlords, Management, Income Statement, Real Estate Economics, P&L Management, Brokerage, Property, Appraisals, Due Diligence, Asset Management, Acquisitions, Selling, Commercial Leasing, Franchising, Land Acquisition, Investors, Valuation, Retail Site Selection, Construction, Investment Properties, Leadership, Apartments, Multi-unit, Market Analysis, Investment Sales, Profit
Education
American University 1973 — 1974
BA, Communications/ Broadcasting
The George Washington University
Zahara Model Management December 2011 - Present
Aurum Valley September 2011 - February 2012
AQ Events March 2008 - October 2011
EdVenture Partners August 2009 - December 2009
The Wet Seal Inc February 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Branding & Identity, Business Planning, Management, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Leadership, Project Management, PowerPoint, Copywriting, Marketing Research, Event Planning, Analysis, Media Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Teamwork, Online Advertising, Brand Development, Fashion, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Program Management, Online Marketing, Blogging, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Negotiation
Education
University of Houston 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Communications, Advertising
Texas Southern University
APS Global LLC January 2015 - Present
Horizons May 2014 - Present
Michael Gerald Ltd. August 2012 - 2014
Anthropologie 2011 - 2012
Vans February 2009 - August 2011
Quiksilver 2007 - 2009
BB Dakota 2005 - 2006
Analog 2005 - 2005
The Wet Seal Inc. 2004 - 2005
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
AA, Apparel Manufacturing Management
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Visual Arts
Nordstrom March 2014 - Present
Gloss Boutique June 2013 - January 2014
The Wet Seal INC. August 2013 - December 2013
The Wet Seal INC March 2012 - August 2012
The Wet Seal INC May 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Distributed Team..., Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., employee training and..., Consistency, Maintaining A Positive..., Positive Work..., Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Calendar Planning, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Retail
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Communication-Public Relations
P2P Productions September 2011 - Present
Space Command February 2014 - June 2014
Natura Health Products September 2011 - November 2012
Admanium Films March 2007 - July 2011
The Wellness Hour January 2010 - February 2011
Lambesis September 2005 - January 2009
NYCA September 2001 - May 2004
The Wet Seal, Inc. July 1999 - March 2001
Wieden + Kennedy January 1992 - May 1996
Skills
Video, Final Cut Pro, Digital Marketing, Broadcast, Producing, Digital Media, SEO, Integrated Marketing, 3D, Non-linear Editing, Post Production, Film, Project Management, Production Budgeting, Media Planning, Video Editing, New Media, Documentaries, Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Adwords, Camera Operating, Google Webmaster Tools, Camtasia, YouTube, Vimeo, DoubleClick, Hootsuite, Tumblr, Wordpress, SEM, Facebook, Constant Contact, Analytics, Blogger, PowerPoint, Social Media Integration, Keynote, MediaMind, Technorati, Nielsen, Web Video, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Development, Advertising, Pre-production
Education
University of Oregon 1985 — 1989
BA, Journalism
LA Creative March 2014 - Present
Asbury Brokerage Services May 2004 - Present
Wet Seal, Inc October 2013 - Present
RadioFlag April 2013 - July 2015
Dedicated Sound & Audio May 2013 - April 2015
TOSHIBA AMERICA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS October 2012 - March 2013
Bebe Stores, Inc. November 2010 - October 2012
The Wet Seal, Inc. February 2006 - November 2010
California State University, Long Beach January 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, Final Cut Pro, Windows, Mac OS X, CSS, InDesign, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Fireworks, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, ActionScript, Web Design, Adobe Acrobat, Word, Graphic Design, Wordpress, PowerPoint, XHTML, Java, JavaScript, Photography, XML, Logo Design, DVD Studio Pro, Joomla, Posters, Flyers, Brand Development, Graphics, Retouching, Typography, Layout, Video Editing, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Corporate Identity, HTML5, HTML + CSS, Web Development, User Interface Design, Logos, Brochures, Flash Animation, Print Production, Multimedia
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design
University College and Extension Services 2001 — 2002
Certificate, Web Development
Anna's Linens April 2010 - Present
The Wet Seal, Inc June 2007 - January 2009
Styles For Less January 2004 - June 2007
Clothestime October 2000 - June 2003
Hot Topic October 1996 - June 2000
Frederick's of Hollywood January 1987 - October 1996
Skills
JDA, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion, Assortment, Retail, Store Management, Trend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Profit, Inventory Control, Sales
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
AA, Merchandise Marketing Management
Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) May 2010 - Present
American Home Mortgage January 2007 - May 2010
Option One Mortgage January 2004 - May 2010
Option One Mortgage July 2002 - December 2007
THE WET SEAL, INC July 2002 - July 2003
Toshiba America Electronics Components January 1997 - January 2002
TOSHIBA AMERICA ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, INC January 1995 - January 2002
Toshiba America Electronics Components January 1995 - January 1997
EPE TECHNOLOGIES, INC January 1985 - January 1994
Education
Golden West College 1983 — 1985
AA, Business Administration
Golden West College
AA, Business Administration
Sequent Medical June 2015 - Present
The Wet Seal, Inc. May 2011 - May 2015
QWIP Technologies, Inc. January 2007 - June 2011
VisiJet, Inc. 2003 - 2005
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Clothestime 1999 - 2000
Best Engineering 1997 - 1999
Pacific Engineering 1994 - 1996
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Team Building, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Budgets, Payroll, Employee Relations, Data Entry, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Administrative..., Office Administration, Time Management, Coaching, Team Leadership, Public Relations, Leadership, Project Planning, Training, Accounting, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Project Management, Management, Performance Management, Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
El Camino College 2010 — 2010
Katella High School 1981 — 1984
Edwards Lifesciences May 2015 - Present
Allergan September 2012 - May 2015
Allergan April 2007 - October 2007
Irvine Company January 2007 - April 2007
Allergan February 2004 - January 2007
The Wet Seal, Inc July 2003 - February 2004
Carson Kolb Healthcare Group January 2003 - July 2003
LeadersOnline / Heidrick & Struggles April 2000 - December 2002
DPRC / Compuware May 1999 - April 2000
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Pacific Sunwear August 2014 - Present
Pacific Sunwear September 2012 - August 2014
Nordstrom, Inc May 2009 - September 2012
Nordstrom, Inc. April 2007 - May 2009
Pacific Sunwear August 2004 - April 2007
The Wet Seal, Inc May 2003 - August 2004
Starbucks Coffee Company February 2000 - May 2003
Warner Bros February 1996 - February 2000
Warner Bros February 1996 - July 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Retail, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Inventory Management, Training, Sourcing, Project Planning, Apparel, Analysis, Leadership, Sales, Management, Strategic Planning and..., Quality and Performance..., Training, Coaching and..., Developing teams with a..., Corporate budget and..., Situational Leadership, Specialties:I am a..., Budgets
Education
University of California 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
ESL Federal Credit Union May 2014 - Present
The Wet Seal inc July 2010 - August 2014
Career Start April 2009 - April 2010
Sutherland Global Services February 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Store Management, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Profit, Fashion, Sales, Apparel, Driving Results, New Store Openings, Employee Training, Merchandise Planning, Planograms, New Store Development
Education
Greece Central School District
Highschool Diploma
Monroe Community College
Black Knight Financial Services December 2014 - Present
Fortegra Financial April 2012 - December 2014
Ross Stores September 2008 - April 2012
Gevity, HR January 2007 - August 2008
The Wet Seal, Inc. March 2004 - August 2006
Keane February 2002 - August 2003
Endymion Systems, Inc November 2000 - August 2001
KORE May 2000 - November 2000
IMI Systems 1998 - 2000
Skills
SPHR, Employee Relations, Employee Relations..., Performance Management, Succession Planning, Employment Law, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Employee Recognition, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Recruiting, FMLA, Hiring
Education
University of Connecticut 1992 — 1996
BA, Sociology
East Catholic High School
The Wet Seal, Inc. January 2012 - October 2014
Coldwater Creek, Inc. 2007 - 2011
Old Navy Division of Gap, Inc. 1998 - 2007
RTKL 1997 - 1998
Ziger/Snead Architects 1995 - 1997
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Masters Degree, Architecture
University of Maryland College Park
BS, College of Business and Economics
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School
Real Estate Finance
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Executive Education Program - Business
Her Guardian Angel - Recovery Center for WOMEN January 2011 - Present
Arbor healthcare April 2011 - August 2012
The Wet Seal, Inc. May 2008 - September 2009
Gottschalks January 2006 - May 2008
AIM Healthcare May 1998 - July 2001
Skills
Fundraising, Retail
Education
California State University, Fresno 1990 — 1994
South Beach Skin Care December 2011 - Present
Launch Me Labs, LLC. 2015 - Present
Varyonic 2010 - Present
Allied Cash Advance 2008 - 2010
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2001 - 2007
Freeborders, Inc. 2000 - 2001
HomeBase Inc. January 1999 - March 2000
GE Capital 1989 - 1998
Skills
IT Strategy, Cloud Computing, Ruby on Rails, E-commerce, Software Development, Start-ups, Databases, SQL, Oracle, Amazon Web Services..., PCI DSS, Payment Processing, Retail, Enterprise Architecture, Change Management, Analytics, Vendor Management, SDLC, ERP, Open Source, Linux, IT Infrastructure..., Business Intelligence, Disaster Recovery, SOA, Organizational..., Executive Reporting, Data Management, Information Technology, IT Management, Integration, Agile Project Management, SaaS, Software Project..., Consulting, Consultancy, Infrastructure, Agile Methodologies, Business Process, Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Requirements Analysis
Education
University of Oxford 1982 — 1985
BA, MA, Physics
Santa Clara University 2007 — 2007
IT Leadership Development Program
Glaukos Corporation June 2015 - Present
St. Jude Medical, Inc. July 2008 - June 2015
Allergan September 2007 - July 2008
Paciolan Systems Inc. October 2006 - January 2007
Abbott Medical Optics January 2004 - October 2006
Disney ABC Television Group July 2004 - June 2005
St. Joseph Health System July 2001 - July 2004
The Wet Seal, Inc. January 2003 - January 2004
AmerisourceBergen March 2001 - June 2001
The Walt Disney Company February 2000 - February 2001
Skills
Information Security, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Research, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Medical Devices, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Taleo, Talent Management, Physician Recruiting, Attorney Recruiting, Engineering Recruiter, Social Media Recruiting, Social Recruiting, Management, FDA, Quality Assurance, Hiring, Contract Recruitment, Employer Branding, Interviews, Resume Writing, Executive Search, Workforce Planning, R&D, Human Resources, Screening Resumes, Screening, Cold Calling, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Trials, Staffing Services, Regulatory Affairs
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts
El Camino College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
EXPRESS 2011 - Present
EXPRESS 2008 - 2011
GUESS?, Inc. 2006 - 2008
NetJets 2005 - 2006
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2001 - 2003
Abercrombie & Fitch 1999 - 2001
Skills
E-commerce, Online Marketing, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Web Project Management, Web Design, P&L Management, Retail, Forecasting, Web Analytics, Strategic Planning
Education
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA Full-Time, General Management
Copenhagen Business School 2004 — 2004
University of Virginia 1995 — 1999
BA, Economics
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2011 - Present
Anchor Blue Inc April 2010 - March 2011
Anchor Blue Retail Group April 2008 - April 2010
Anchor Blue Retail Group April 2004 - April 2008
Anchor Blue Retail Group September 1994 - April 2004
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1989 — 2003
Business Administration, Management
Catholic Relief Services June 2013 - Present
O'Connor Consulting December 2010 - Present
Search for Common Ground July 2010 - May 2013
Huntbridge November 2009 - December 2010
Charlotte Russe February 2009 - November 2009
rue21 May 2008 - December 2008
The Wet Seal Inc. January 2001 - May 2008
Watson Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2001
Personnel Group of America 1996 - 1999
Caremark 1994 - 1996
Skills
Coaching, Planning, Talent Acquisition, Retail, HRIS, Performance Management, Organizational..., Policy, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Payroll, Administration, Hiring, Strategic Planning, Benefits, Team Building, Organizational Design, Mentoring, Conflict Resolution, Executive Coaching, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Process Improvement, Compliance, Mergers, Compensation, Budgeting, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Problem Solving, Budgets, Interviews, Management, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Management Consulting, Nonprofits, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Planning
Education
Harvard University 2014 — 2014
Negotiation skills
University of Notre Dame 2014 — 2014
Executive Integral Leadership
Life Purpose Institute Inc 2011 — 2012
Professional Coach, Career, Financial and Life Coaching
Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Business 1978 — 1981
B.S., Human Resources
True Religion Brand Jeans November 2013 - Present
Guess? December 2004 - October 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc. December 2003 - December 2004
Guess? December 2001 - December 2003
Warner Bros 2000 - 2002
Warner Brothers Studio Stores 2000 - 2002
Victoria's Secret 1994 - 2000
Skills
Asset Allocation, Assortment, Trend Analysis, CPFR, Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, Denim, Apparel, Store Management, Profit, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Fashion, Project Planning, Driving Results, Retail, Footwear, Loss Prevention, Trend, Inventory Management, Textiles, Multi-channel Retail, Private Label, Styling
Education
University of Notre Dame 1973 — 1978
Oakley, Inc August 2006 - Present
Right-Way Property Management March 2006 - August 2006
The Wet Seal Inc. 2004 - 2006
Arden B Division 2004 - 2006
KPMG May 2003 - May 2004
Router Solutions September 2002 - May 2003
The Walt Disney Company April 1999 - September 2002
Nordstrom 2001 - 2002
Skills
Microsoft Excel, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Visio, Customer Service, Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Team Building, Project Management, Budgets, Administrative..., SAP, Leadership, Windows 7, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Windows, Teamwork, Administration, Budget Monitoring, Executive Level..., Event Planning, Office Management, Program Management, SharePoint, Administrative...
Education
Strayer University-Maryland 2008 — 2012
Information Technology
California State University-Fullerton 1992 — 1998
Sharp Rees-Stealy December 2014 - Present
Sharp HealthCare June 2014 - December 2014
Dermatologist Medical Group of North County December 2011 - June 2014
San Fernando Post Acute Hospital June 2011 - October 2011
San Fernando Post Acute Hospital April 2011 - June 2011
The Wet Seal, Inc. June 2008 - January 2010
Weston Mason Marketing September 2007 - May 2008
GUESS, Inc. September 2005 - September 2007
Orly International August 2001 - September 2005
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Management, Event Planning, Retail, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Merchandising, Marketing Communications, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Event Management
Education
Stanbridge College 2010 — 2011
Licensed Vocational Nursing Degree, Nursing
California State University-Northridge 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Vasquez High School 1998 — 2002
High School Diploma
UCSD Extension Clinical Trials Administration Workshop
The Wet Seal, Inc 2007 - Present
First American Real Estate Services (FARES) 2000 - 2007
Raytheon (previously Hughes Aircraft) June 1985 - July 2000
Skills
HTML, Java, CSS, J2EE, Spring, JSP, JDBC, Ant, Web Services, Tomcat, JBoss, JavaScript, SQL Server, Software Development, Web Development, jQuery, eCommerce, E-commerce, Java Enterprise Edition, JBoss Application Server, REST Web Services, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, REST, JUnit, Subversion, Apache, Hibernate
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
California State University-Long Beach 1987 — 1989
Computer Science
St. Joseph Health April 2014 - Present
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank October 2008 - April 2014
Financial Freedom Senior Funding Corporation June 2006 - September 2008
The Wet Seal, Inc. February 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Workday HRMS, NETtime Time &..., MS Office Suite, Employee Benefits, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major - American Studies / Communications (Emphasis on TV/Film)
3 Day Blinds, Inc. Director of Merchandise AccountingThe Wet Seal, Inc.April 2001 - September 2004
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2001 - September 2004
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1992 — 1998
The Wet Seal, Inc. March 2006 - Present
Hot Topic, Inc. August 1998 - March 2006
Skills
Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Visio, Team Building, Management, Retail, Customer Service, Training, Inventory Management, Leadership, Merchandising, Process Improvement, Time Management, Integration, Team Leadership
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2000 - Present
Factory 2U 1991 - 2000
Oshman's 1986 - 1991
Skills
Microstrategy, Business Analysis, Retail, Merchandise Planning, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Analysis, E-commerce, SDLC, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Merchandising
Education
University of California, Irvine 1981 — 1985
BA, Political Science
The Wet Seal, Inc.
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Word, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Payroll, Financial Reporting, P&L, Merchandising, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Inventory Management, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Outlook, Retail, Budgets, Cash Management, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 2000 — 2002
The Wet Seal, Inc 2004 - 2009
Wet Seal/Arden B. 2004 - 2009
Arden B 2004 - 2009
Education
Chapman University, The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics 2001 — 2003
Grubb & Ellis Company January 2008 - July 2009
The Wet Seal, Inc January 2007 - December 2007
Patriot Motor Corp July 2005 - January 2007
BDO Seidman January 2004 - July 2005
SI Technologies May 2003 - January 2004
Education
Chapman University, The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics 2002 — 2004
BS, Accounting
Gilardi & Co. LLC August 2015 - Present
Gilardi & Co. LLC November 2014 - May 2015
Gilardi & Co. LLC October 2013 - November 2014
Demand Media November 2012 - January 2013
The Independent Voter Network October 2012 - January 2013
The Economist Intelligence Unit June 2011 - October 2011
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati March 2010 - October 2010
Law Office of Larry King April 2004 - September 2004
The Wet Seal, Inc. May 2003 - April 2004
Purdue University, Low Chemistry Laboratory January 2003 - May 2003
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2005 — 2009
J.D.
University of Minnesota Graduate School of Biological Sciences 2006 — 2008
M.Sc.
University of London, Goldsmiths College 2004 — 2005
M.A.
Purdue University 2000 — 2003
B.S.
Butler University 1999 — 2000
loanDepot April 2013 - Present
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2009 - April 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc. October 2001 - April 2009
Skills
Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leadership, Human Resources, Employee Training, Training, Talent Management, Team Building, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Management, HRIS, Leadership Development, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Hiring, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Organizational..., Payroll, Performance Management, Sourcing, Taleo, Time Management, Workforce Planning, ADP Payroll, Conflict Resolution, Employer Branding, Job Descriptions, Organizational..., Temporary Placement
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1998
Parker & Morgan LLC February 2008 - Present
Kids Outlet LLC March 2006 - February 2008
The Wet Seal, Inc. April 2004 - September 2005
Factory 2-U Stores, Inc. April 1999 - January 2004
Strouds, Inc. October 1995 - April 1999
Crocodile Enterprises December 1993 - October 1995
Conrad Financial Services November 1990 - December 1993
OroAmerica, Inc. December 1989 - November 1990
Denny's Inc. July 1981 - November 1989
Arthur Young and Company July 1977 - June 1981
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1975 — 1978
Oakley January 2014 - Present
Oakley February 2012 - January 2014
Oakley November 2011 - February 2012
Oakley July 2011 - November 2011
TBC Products Inc. August 2009 - September 2011
The Wet Seal, Inc June 2006 - August 2009
KPMG 2001 - 2004
Skills
Mac, Retail, Customer Service, Payroll, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Outlook, Employee Relations, Office Management, Budgets, Team Building, Accounting, Confidentiality, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Administrative..., Leadership, Management, Time Management
Education
California State University-Northridge 1982 — 1985
BA, Business
Santa Monica College 1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business OABE
YM INC./ Bluenotes April 2015 - Present
Spencer's Gifts February 2014 - December 2014
Body Central February 2013 - January 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation June 2010 - February 2013
Number 7 USA/Sirens July 2009 - January 2011
The Wet Seal, Inc. March 2003 - May 2009
ROBINSONS-MAY MEIER & FRANK 1999 - 2003
Macys 1982 - 1994
Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Sportswear, Trend Analysis, Management, Private Label, Fashion Design, Trend, Product Development, Visual Merchandising, Knitwear, Styling, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Wholesale, Team Building, Footwear, Store Management, Textiles, Sourcing, Training, Brand Development, Outerwear, Inventory Management, consumer products, Marketing, holistic health, Bodywork, Therapeutic Massage, Licensing, Sales, E-commerce, Customer Service, Profit, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Sales Management, Negotiation, Retail Sales, Pricing, Entrepreneurship, Time Management
Education
Union College
BA, Business Management
Anthropologie April 2010 - Present
Anthropologie April 2010 - Present
Deluxe Corporation May 2007 - October 2008
Deluxe Corporation May 2007 - October 2008
The Chase Manhattan Bank May 2004 - May 2007
Chase May 2004 - May 2007
The Wet Seal Inc October 2001 - June 2004
Forward Air, Inc January 1999 - October 2001
Education
Nassau Community College
A.A. degree; 2011, Fashion Marketing
The Wet Seal, Inc. September 2004 - Present
EXPRESS October 1998 - September 2004
E! Networks May 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Profit, POS, Apparel, Fashion, Event Planning, CPFR, Customer Satisfaction, Driving Results, Employee Training, Hiring, Inventory Control, Leadership, Recruiting, Management, Retail Sales, Sales, Styling, Time Management, Training, Trend Analysis, Team Building, Store Operations, New Store Openings
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1998 — 2003
BS, Communications
Vans January 2011 - Present
Max Studio April 2009 - January 2011
Arden B. 2006 - 2009
Arden B. 2006 - 2008
Hot Topic 2004 - 2006
The Wet Seal, Inc. 1995 - 2004
Pacific Sunwear 1997 - 1998
Skills
E-commerce, Merchandising, Project Planning, Retail, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1988 — 1992
BA, Business, Marketing
The Wet Seal, inc. August 2005 - Present
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2005 — 2009
business administration, marketing
Watertown Creative June 1995 - Present
Ilium Associates, Inc April 2004 - September 2010
Effective Design Studio April 2000 - July 2002
The Wet Seal, Inc. October 1996 - April 2000
Skills
Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Environmental Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Illustration, Typography, Graphic Design, Brochures, Branding & Identity, Layout, Creative Direction, InDesign, Visual Communication
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1990 — 1995
BFA, Visual Communication Design
Thomas Erben Gallery 2012 - 2013
The Art Institute of Chicago 2009 - 2011
Xavier Nuez Photography 2009 - 2010
The Wet Seal, Inc 2006 - 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop CS5, Adobe Illustrator CS5, Adobe Dreamweaver CS5.5, Art History, Contemporary Art, Exhibition Installation, Gallery Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Laser Cutters, 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Oil Painting, Museums, Mixed Media, Watercolor, Galleries, Illustration, Art Exhibitions, Research, Sketching, Museum Education, Digital Illustration, PowerPoint, Etching, Art Criticism, Gallery Administration, Art Handling, Art Education, Sculpture, Museum Collections, Photoshop
Education
Pratt Institute 2012 — 2014
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Fine and Studio Arts, GPA 3.7
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine and Studio Arts
The Ohio State University 2006 — 2007
Transferred, Fine and Studio Arts
SternoCandleLamp December 2014 - Present
Tilly's May 2014 - Present
The Wet Seal, Inc. February 2010 - May 2014
Quiksilver July 2006 - February 2010
InSight Health Services November 2002 - July 2006
Skills
Tax, Accounting, General Ledger, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, SEC Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Finance, Forecasting, Budgets, Internal Controls
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Penn State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
West Elm June 2015 - Present
Label A Fashion Agency April 2012 - April 2014
The Wet Seal, Inc. August 2000 - December 2003
Tse Cashmere 1993 - 2000
Skills
Trend, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Fashion, Styling, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Tech Packs, Trend Forecasting, Wovens, Denim, Draping, Retail, Sales, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Fashion Design
Education
University College Dublin 1989 — 1992
BA, Economics/French
Loreto College North Great Georges Street, Dublin, Ireland 1982 — 1988
High School
Gala Corp (Applebee's and Famous Dave's) March 2011 - August 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc. January 2002 - May 2010
Store of Knowledge 1997 - 2001
Guess October 1994 - January 1997
Contempo Casuals April 1990 - June 1994
Skills
Profit, Forecasting, Income Statement, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Team Building, Accounting, Sales, Payroll, Outlook, Leadership, Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Management, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Finance, Hiring, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Executive Management, Pricing, Managerial Finance, P&L, Financial Planning
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration
MBA
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Finance and Marketing
PCV Murcor August 2010 - May 2015
The Wet Seal, Inc. 2001 - 2009
AICS, Inc. Quantum Svcs 1990 - 2000
Skills
Process Improvement, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Operations Management, Laptops, Active Directory, Secure Remote Access, Windows Updates, Symantec Backup, Print Servers, Troubleshooting, Call Centers, Recruiting, Change Management, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Time Management, Training, Vendor Management, Negotiation
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The Wet Seal, Inc. August 2012 - Present
THW Communications September 2004 - 2014
Alan Sofferman, CPA December 2008 - July 2012
GEM Mortgage January 2007 - September 2008
Bank of America May 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Finance, Banking, Mortgage Lending, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Sales, Accounting, Invoicing, Customer Service, Marketing, Credit, Loans, Auditing, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
California State University-Northridge
The Wet Seal Inc April 2009 - June 2012
The Wet Seal Inc March 2007 - April 2009
Zumiez June 2005 - March 2007
Education
Marist College 2004 — 2008
BA, Fine Art
American Apparel Inc. October 2010 - September 2014
CFOs 2 Go Partners August 2008 - October 2010
Gap Inc./Old Navy October 2007 - August 2008
The Wet Seal, Inc. December 2005 - October 2007
Cost Plus, Inc. May 2000 - December 2005
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor's Degree, Management
Justice and Brothers October 2012 - Present
Justice & Brothers (Tween Store) Inc October 2012 - Present
Mainland Regional High School January 2006 - March 2014
Gillian Island Water Park and Adventure Golf May 2010 - September 2013
The Wet Seal, Inc October 2010 - February 2011
Education
Mainland Regional High School
Atlantic Cape Community College
General Studies and Business Management