The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.
Industry: Manufacturing company
DescriptionThe Yankee Candle Company is an American manufacturer and retailer of scented candles, candleholders, accessories, and dinnerware. Its products are sold by thousands of gift shops nationwide, through catalogs, and online, and in nearly 50 countries around the world. Customer service: 0117 316 1260 Parent organization: Newell Brands (2013–) Headquarters: South Deerfield, Deerfield, Massachusetts, United States Founder: Michael Kittredge Founded: 1969 CEO: Hope Margala (Jul 2014–)
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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. Employees
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Build-A-Bear Workshop October 2012 - September 2014
Muncie Community Schools April 2012 - September 2012
Victoria's Secret March 2011 - March 2012
Design Alchemy, Inc January 2011 - May 2011
Aveda November 2010 - January 2011
IUPUI- Testing Center August 2007 - October 2010
Skills
AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, SketchUp
Education
Harrison College-Indianapolis 2014 — 2016
Associate of Applied Science, Accounting
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interior Design
Purdue School of Engineering & Technology, IUPUI 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design Technology
United Way of Larimer County August 2015 - Present
Colorado State University Greyrock Review August 2015 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. March 2014 - August 2015
Skills
Digital Photography, Landscape Photography, Creative Writing, Media Web Design, Graphic Design, Publishing, Creative Arts, Editing, Constant Contact, InDesign, Photoshop, Social Media, Email Marketing
Education
Colorado State University 2013 — 2016
English, Creative Writing
Kansas City Art Institute 2012 — 2013
Photography
The Pembroke Hill School 2000 — 2012
Highschool Diploma, Emphasis on photography and fine arts
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2015 - Present
GrandPR April 2015 - Present
BISSELL Pet Foundation February 2015 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Press Releases, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
Grand Valley State University 2013 — 2016
Majoring in Advertising & Public Relations, and double minoring in Psychology and Art&Design, Senior
Dell Software Inc. April 2015 - Present
Teleperformance, USA June 2010 - August 2011
Chick-fil-A October 2009 - June 2010
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Project Management, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Business Planning, Teamwork, English, Economics, Intercultural..., Mandarin, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Leadership
Education
Ohio University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business Management, 3.7
Columbus State 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biomedical Sciences, General
Gateway Foundation April 2015 - Present
Arrow Plastic Mfg. Co. November 2012 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2008 - January 2013
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Retail Sales, Sales, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Customer Retention, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising
Education
Elmhurst College 2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Illinois State University 2010 — 2012
history
Moraine Valley Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA)
Amazon September 2012 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2011 - May 2011
Service Jewlery and Repair April 2004 - November 2004
Service Merchandise September 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Bilingual, Computer Proficiency
Education
Everest University-Tampa 2011 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Criminal Investigation
Fashion Institute of Technology August 2015 - Present
Lifetime Brands 2014 - Present
Kahn Lucas Lancaster, Inc. September 2013 - February 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2013 - January 2014
Mattel June 2008 - August 2013
Mattel May 2007 - August 2007
MainTECH Industries June 2005 - April 2006
Spin Master Ltd. January 2005 - May 2005
Royal Ontario Museum October 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Ideation Sketching, Rendering, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Sketchbook Pro, Solidworks, Rhino, Freeform, 3D Studio Max, Mechanism Design, Illustration, Brainstorm Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Model Making, Windows & Mac operating..., Microsoft Office, Product Development, Product Management, Sketching, Illustrator, Toys, Product Design, Photoshop, Packaging, Design Strategy, Design Thinking, Concept Development, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Design, Concept Generation, Experience Design, 3D Printing, Design Management, User-centered Design, Production Managment, Design for Manufacturing, 3D rendering, 3D Modeling, 3D, Product Innovation, Facilitation, Surface Modeling, Industrial Design, InDesign, CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Creative Direction, Brand Development
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Toy Design, Summa Cum Laude/Graduated with Honors
Humber College 2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Product Design, Graduated with Honors
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Claire's Accessories June 2010 - June 2012
Vans May 2009 - March 2010
Torrid June 2004 - May 2009
Skills
Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Store Operations, Customer Service, Store Management, Loss Prevention
Education
Grand Valley State University 1992 — 1996
N/A, Biopsychology
Western Kentucky University 1990 — 1992
Transferred to Grand Valley State University, Physical Therapy/Therapist
Bocke's Boutique January 2012 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Education
Gonzaga University 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Masters In Initial Teaching
Legends Cary Towne October 2008 - June 2010
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. January 2008 - October 2008
Metropolitan Deluxe December 2004 - January 2008
Crown Honda June 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint, Adobe, Customer Service, Sales, Public Speaking, Project Management
Education
East Carolina University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Wake Technical Community College 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Treasurer/Trustee of Fairway Ave Condo Association May 2012 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 1995 - Present
The Howard Johnson Company March 1991 - 1995
Shawmut Bank, N.A. 1987 - 1991
Ames Department Store May 1989 - January 1990
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Customer Service, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Bank Reconciliation, Internal Audit, Microsoft Word, Teller Operations, Customer Experience, Team-oriented, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Microsoft Office, Oracle Applications, QuickBooks, A/R Collections, Non-profit Volunteering
Education
Greenfield Community College 2010 — 2015
Business Administration Transfer to UMASS program and management Certificate, Accounting and Finance, A
Greenfield Senior High School 1983 — 1986
Business Administration
Georgia State University August 2015 - Present
Bennett Thrasher January 2015 - April 2015
Kabbage, Inc June 2014 - November 2014
The Disney Store March 2011 - June 2014
Full Circle International March 2010 - June 2010
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2008 - November 2009
Pepperdine University September 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Event Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Customer Experience, Project Management, Asset Management, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Business Analysis, Building Relationships, Employee Recognition, Employee Relations, Volunteering, PowerPoint, Management, QuickBooks, Expensify, Expense Reports, CoreCard, Fixed Assets, European Union
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2015 — 2016
Master of Public Accounting (MPA), Accounting
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne 2014 — 2014
Georgia Perimeter College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration and Management, General
Pepperdine University 2005 — 2006
Baptist Health South Florida April 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Healthcare, Human Resources, Sourcing, Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Cold Calling, Sales, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Time Management, Training, Networking, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Florida International University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services
Westwood Christian High School 2004 — 2008
Vera Bradley June 2012 - Present
Vera Bradley June 2011 - June 2012
Vera Bradley March 2008 - June 2011
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. April 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Retail, Time Management
Education
Georgian Court College 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy and Religious Studies
Salve Regina University 1999 — 2000
Chemistry
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Mohawk Trail Regional High School November 2002 - Present
US Army September 1998 - Present
US Army 1998 - Present
Skills
Army, Military, National Security, Combat, Military Training, Emergency Management, Defense, Tactics, Force Protection, Special Operations, Cpr Certified, Military Operations, Homeland Security, Command, Top Secret, Security Clearance, Intelligence Analysis, Weapons, Military Experience, Government, Afghanistan, Intelligence, DoD, Team Building, First Aid, Counterinsurgency, Counterterrorism, Crisis Management, Leadership Development, Operational Planning, Government Contracting, Leadership, Military Logistics, Organizational..., Supervisory Skills, Information Assurance, Security Operations, Policy, Training, Exercises, Physical Security, Marksmanship, CBRN, Military Liaison
Education
Greenfield Community College
Panera Bread 2009 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2008 - 2009
American Eagle Outfitters 2008 - 2009
Skills
Photography, Customer Service, Lightroom, Sales, Retail, Highly detail oriented, Well-organized, Microsoft Office, Open Office Writer, Microsoft Excel, Money Management, Employee Training
Education
Post University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Nossi College of Art 2012 — 2013
Hendrix College 2006 — 2010
Freelance Film Crew July 2012 - Present
Humming Shutter Productions March 2012 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2011 - January 2013
Devlo Media 2012 - 2013
Greater Kennedy Plaza April 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Film, Film Production, Video Production, Post Production, Feature Films, Photoshop, Video Editing, Video, Documentaries, Commercials, Editing, Short Films, Photography, Advertising
Education
Drexel University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Film/Cinema/Video Production
La Salle Academy 2009 — 2013
Tallahassee State Bank, a division of Synovus Bank April 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2012 - Present
Aeropostale July 2007 - October 2012
University of West Florida May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Retail, Laboratory, Sales, Customer Service, Merchandise, Management, Biotechnology
Education
Florida State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Pensacola State College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Dillards March 2015 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2013 - January 2015
Lane Bryant February 2012 - August 2013
HANDPICKED September 2010 - July 2011
Bath & Body Works May 2000 - September 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, English, Budgets, Research, Windows, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Driving Sales..., Coaching, Store Operations, Driving Results, Staff Development, Merchandising, New Store Openings, Store Management, Inventory Management, District Management, Profit, Retail, Retail Sales
Education
Francis Marion University 2000 — 2004
business adminstration, management
Bishop England High School 1996 — 2000
Big Y World Class Market June 2014 - Present
Boys To Men New England January 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2006 - November 2013
CLP Resources July 2011 - June 2013
Skills
Mechanics, Customer Service, Public Relations, Public Safety, Public Speaking, Construction, Conference Coordination, Coaching, Reliability, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Training, Project Management, Leadership, Management, Data Entry, Nonprofits, Inventory Management, First Aid, Marketing, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Outlook, Teamwork, Social Media, Recruiting, Retail, Project Planning, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Customer Satisfaction, Communication, Social Networking, Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Organizational..., PowerPoint, Research, Program Management
Education
Porter and Chester Institute 2009 — 2011
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
Greenfield Community College 2003 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.), Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
ABB OPTICAL GROUP May 2015 - Present
ABB OPTICAL GROUP January 2011 - May 2015
ABB Con-Cise January 2007 - January 2011
Con-Cise Contact Lens Co. / ABB CONCISE January 2005 - January 2007
Con-Cise Contact Lens Co. / Westlens Inc. December 2002 - January 2005
Con-Cise Contact Lens Co. October 2001 - December 2002
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Distribution Center..., Warehouse Management, Process Improvement, Lean Warehousing, Warehousing, Team Leadership, Time Management, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Timely Decision Making, Creative Problem Solving, Peer Mentoring, Multi Tasking, Highly personable, Cooperative, Coachable, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1997 — 1999
Sports Management
Dean College 1995 — 1997
Associate's Degree, Sports Management
The Oracle October 2014 - Present
Hamline University August 2014 - Present
Academic Advising September 2013 - Present
MetJet, Inc. January 2012 - October 2013
St. Norbert College May 2012 - September 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Event Management, Leadership, Critical Thinking, Teaching, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Training, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership Development, Program Development, Proofreading, Editing, Sales, Time Management
Education
Hamline University 2012 — 2016
English Literature
West De Pere High School 2008 — 2012
Aramark February 2012 - March 2014
Prairie Inn May 2012 - July 2013
Stream Global Services July 2010 - January 2012
Things Remembered August 2008 - June 2010
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Food Service, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Writing, Reading Comprehension
Education
The University of South Dakota 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, History and Sociology
Harper College 2007 — 2010
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2014 - 2015
George Mason University September 2014 - December 2014
George Mason University Center for Social Science Research April 2014 - September 2014
Skills
Sociology, Qualitative Research, Ethnography, Interviews, Field Work, Writing, Survey Research, Proposal Writing, Research Design, Reporting & Analysis, SPSS, Public Speaking, Transcription, Data Entry, NVivo
Education
George Mason University 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Sociology, 3.7
Hollins University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Spanish Language and Literature, 3.6
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. January 2014 - May 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2013 - January 2014
Aflac June 2013 - November 2013
High Point University August 2011 - May 2013
Morganton Parks and Recreation May 2012 - January 2013
Shoe Carnival May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Teamwork, Time Management, Supplemental Insurance, Whole and Term Life..., Accidental Insurance, B2B, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Insurance, Social Networking, Sales, Access, Training
Education
High Point University 2010 — 2013
B.S.B.A. Business Administration, B.A. Chemistry
Western Piedmont Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Chemistry
East Burke High School 2005 — 2008
Dealertrack Technologies January 2015 - Present
Dealer.com October 2014 - December 2014
Pillsbury Senior Communities May 2012 - October 2014
Johnson and Finnigan, LLP February 2008 - April 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. May 2006 - February 2008
Koval's Coffee August 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Marketing, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Sales, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Social Networking, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Social Services, Multimedia, Creative Writing, Analytics, Blogging, Content Strategy, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Statistics
Education
Mount Mansfield Union High School 2004 — 2007
Community College of Vermont
Associate’s Degree, Digital Marketing (A.A.S.)
Apple June 2013 - Present
St. Andrew's Preschool September 2013 - April 2014
Apple August 2011 - June 2013
Hamden High School August 2012 - January 2013
Ridge Hill Elementary School November 2012 - December 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. March 2007 - November 2011
Georgie's Diner June 2011 - September 2011
The Shoreline Diner February 2011 - July 2011
Lester, Inc. March 2010 - September 2010
Moose Landing Marina September 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Word Processing, Mac, iOS, Microsoft Excel, iWork, Customer Service, School Psychology, NIH, SPSS, Troubleshooting, Psychology, Outstanding..., Teamwork, Management, Fundraising, OS X, Research, Sales, Facebook, Social Networking
Education
Fairfield University 2014 — 2018
Master's Degree, School Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Southern Maine Community College 2008 — 2009
Newport Harbor Corporation September 2014 - Present
Newport Harbor Corporation March 2012 - Present
St. Paul's School Cranston September 2010 - Present
St. Paul's School Cranston September 2013 - June 2014
St. Paul's School Cranston September 2012 - June 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Childcare, Tutoring, Time Management, Writing, Reading, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood..., Nonprofits, Teaching, Fundraising, Sales, Cpr Certified, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning
Education
Rhode Island College 2014 — 2016
Elementary Education
Community College of Rhode Island 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
Imperial Distributors December 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2013 - December 2014
Staples January 2002 - May 2013
Staples October 2000 - January 2002
Staples August 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Negotiation, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Selling, Sales Management, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Time Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Sales Process, Marketing, Pricing, B2B, Management, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Customer Experience, Account Management, Direct Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Purchasing, Team Building, Product Development, P&L Management, Sales Operations, New Business Development
Education
Framingham State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelors, Art & Textiles
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Diversified Industries October 2011 - April 2013
South Jersy Healthcare December 2010 - June 2012
Railing Dynamics, Inc. February 2003 - November 2008
Skills
Account Management, Budgets, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Pricing, Purchasing, Trade Shows, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Sales Process, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, Sales, Forecasting, Retail, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Direct Sales
Education
Cumberland County College 2006 — 2009
Associate's degree, Business Management, General
Morgans Hotel Group June 2014 - Present
Governors Club September 2013 - May 2014
Maidenform June 2013 - August 2013
Paisley Café October 2012 - January 2013
Black Molly Grill May 2012 - September 2012
Woody's Bar B Q April 2011 - September 2011
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality, Marketing, Sales, CRM, Restaurants, Food, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Fashion, Social Media, HTML, Time Management, Food & Beverage, Teamwork, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry
Education
Florida State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) anticipated Spring 2015, Hospitality Administration/Management
Kay Jewlers March 2015 - Present
Macy's October 2014 - February 2015
Cumberland County Emergency Management November 2011 - June 2014
Swift Transportation February 2007 - November 2011
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2008 - March 2010
Charter Communications June 2006 - January 2007
Snelling May 2006 - August 2006
Walmart October 2004 - May 2006
City of Fayetteville, North Carolina April 1997 - September 2004
Skills
Data Entry, Typing, Pharmacology, Retail Sales, Emergency Medical..., Computer Aided Dispatch, Dispatching, Multi-line Phone, Cash Register, Fax, Printers, Medical Terminology, Chiropractic, Medical Office, Multi-cultural..., Data Management, Teamwork, Diplomacy, Fairness Opinions, Supervisory Skills, Computer Proficiency, Customer Service, Communication, Phone Etiquette, Sales, Retail, Microsoft Word, Customer Experience, Loss Prevention, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Invoicing, Cashiering, Time Management, Social Media, Telephone Skills, Problem Solving, Inventory, People Skills, Critical Thinking, Employee Training, Filing
Education
Guilford Technical Community College 1995 — 1995
Certificate, Chiropractic Assistant/Technician, 3.0
Fayetteville Technical Community College 1991 — 1993
Diploma, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, 3.029
WWE September 2014 - Present
Full Sail University April 2014 - Present
Catastrophic Photography September 2009 - Present
WWE May 2014 - September 2014
The Candle Shoppe of The Poconos October 2010 - September 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Photoshop, Photography, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Event Photography, Film Production, Short Films, Camera, Camera Operating, Nikon, Director Of Photography, Makeup Artistry, Special Effects Makeup, Studio Lighting, Storytelling, Art, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Film, Camera Operation, Final Cut Pro
Education
Full Sail University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Film, Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Pocono Mountain East High School 2009 — 2012
High School Diploma
Gap Inc./Old Navy September 2014 - Present
Fitzgerald Brothers Beverages, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Price Rite January 2012 - August 2014
RGIS January 2010 - August 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2009 - March 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Service..., Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Accuracy, Customer Satisfaction, Computer Proficiency, Retail, Retail Sales, Retail Marketing, Retail Category..., Retail Buying, Managerial Skills, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Leadership, Team Leadership, Creative Solutions, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Labels, Food Labelling, Training, Shipping, Shipping Systems, Banking, Retail Banking, Insurance, Accounts Payable, Order Management, Order Processing, Purchase Orders, Supply Ordering, Payroll, New Store Openings, Travel, Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Managerial, Customer Insight, Consumer Insight, Employee Training, Pricing, Pricing Strategy, Communication, Communication Skills, Supervisory Skills, People Skills, Telephone Skills
Education
SUNY Adirondack 2009 — 2011
Course Study, Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
DeVry University 2008 — 2009
Course Study, Business Administration and Management, General
Williamsport Area High School 1988 — 1993
Regents Study, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Comcast Cable October 2014 - Present
Fuccillo Kia December 2013 - September 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2009 - December 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Time Management, Store Management, Hiring, Visual Merchandising, Management, Customer Service, Sales
Education
Florida Gulf Coast University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing and Advertising
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2012 - 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2011 - 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2006 - 2010
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 1999 - 2010
Star Markets Company, Inc. 1997 - 1999
WilmerHale (formerly Hale and Dorr, LLP) 1992 - 1997
WilmerHale (formerly Hale and Dorr, LLP) 1987 - 1992
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Legal, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs, Legal Compliance, Safety, Consumer Products, Business Development, Inventory Management, IT Management, IT Strategy, Retail, Team Building, Management
Education
Georgetown University Law Center 1984 — 1987
Juris Doctor
Hamilton College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Freelance March 2006 - Present
Pearson Education Services Private Limited June 2013 - April 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 2001 - September 2005
William Rainey Harper College January 2002 - July 2002
Casualty Claim Consultants November 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Proofreading, Publications, Time Management, Research, Magazines, Sales, Team Management, Retail, Data Entry, Copy Editing, Non-fiction, AP Style, Editing, Editorial, Literature, Journalism, Fiction, Blogging, Copywriting, Creative Writing
Education
Harper College 2000 — 2002
Associate's Degree, English Language and Literature, General
Hoffman Estates High SchoolHoffman Est 1995 — 1999
A.A, English
Kinstler and Associates, Inc. 2014 - Present
BHC RHODES August 2014 - October 2014
Black & Veatch October 2013 - January 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2013 - December 2013
CUSTOME STOREFRONTS January 2011 - March 2013
Cornerstone Engineering October 2009 - December 2010
Custom Storefronts, Inc. February 2008 - January 2009
Van Deurzen & Associates, P.A. August 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Photo Simulation, Digital Photography, Photoshop, CAD, Interior Design, Product Design, Product Development, InDesign, Illustrator, Fine Art, Mac, Typography, Project Management, Building Relationships, Customer Satisfaction, Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Teamwork, Time Management, Creative Strategy, AutoCAD, Layout, Graphics, Photography, Advertising, Submittals
Education
Harrington College of Design 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Interior Design
Kansas State University 2000 — 2001
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2012 - February 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2012 - February 2013
Skills
Training, Sales, Cpr Certified, HIPAA, Cashiering, Retail Sales, Cash Register, Visual Merchandising, Phone Etiquette, Telephone Skills, Data Entry, Time Management, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Merchandising
Education
Downey Adult School 2013 — 2014
Student Dental Assisting, Dental Assisting/Assistant
Gabrielino High School
High School Diploma
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Great American Home Store March 2013 - June 2014
Mattress Firm February 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Interpersonal Skill, Retail Sales, Microsoft Office, Visual Merchandising
Education
Concorde Career College-Memphis 2015 — 2016
Associate's Degree, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Lipscomb University 2009 — 2010
Art Therapy/Therapist
Harding University 2006 — 2007
General Studies
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. April 2012 - July 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2009 - April 2012
University of Massachusetts Amherst Police Department June 2004 - September 2009
City of Northampton, MA June 2003 - June 2004
City of Northampton, MA January 2001 - May 2003
Levy Winer, P.C. May 1999 - January 2001
The Law Office of David Wilensky 1998 - 1999
Skills
Retail, Employee Relations, Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Team Building, Consumer Products, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Administrative..., Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Leadership, Time Management
Education
Greenfield Community College 1987 — 2000
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.88
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2008 — 2009
Bay Path University 2014 — 2015
Certificate of Advanced Paralegal Studies
Hallmark Cards January 2014 - January 2015
Bed Bath & Beyond April 2011 - January 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2012 - November 2012
Gymboree July 2011 - September 2012
Hallmark Cards March 2010 - May 2011
BI-LO September 2006 - February 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Management, Merchandising, Time Management, Store Management, Training, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Store Operations
Education
Francis Marion University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Winthrop University 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Wilsons Leather June 2015 - Present
General Federation of Women's Clubs January 2005 - Present
Gymboree October 2013 - May 2014
Charlotte Russe February 2002 - January 2005
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2000 - January 2002
Dots *company closed January 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Cpr Certified, Data Entry, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Mental Health, Psychology, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, First Aid, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Youth Development, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Management, Sales, Human Resources, Payroll, Interviews, Retail Sales, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Loss Prevention, Sales Operations, Visual Merchandising, Employee Training, Merchandising, Leadership, Time Management, Hiring, Recruiting, Team Building, Store Management, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Retail
Education
Davenport University 1989 — 2015
Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Travelers 2011 - 2013
Thomson Reuters 2009 - 2011
Rohm and Haas 2007 - 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers 2004 - 2007
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, SAP, Risk Management, P&L Analysis, P&L Forecasting, Corporate FP&A, Board of Directors..., Internal Financial..., Financial Process..., Cross functional team..., Finance, Strategic Financial..., Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Variance Analysis
Education
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration
Université de Bourgogne 1994 — 1998
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 2011 - Present
Nike November 2012 - April 2013
Aeropostale November 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Photoshop, Public Speaking
Education
New York University 2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Acting
Fairfield University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Theatre Studies and English
Belmont High School 2009 — 2013
High School
Barnes & Noble, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Calvin College November 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2012 - November 2013
Revue August 2012 - December 2012
Schneider Househould June 2012 - August 2012
Kraai Greenhouse, Inc. February 2012 - June 2012
Ed's Orchard Market October 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Writing, Editing, Research, Social Media, Customer Service, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature
Grand Valley State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Publix Super Markets August 2012 - Present
Publix Super Markets March 2013 - August 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2012 - December 2012
Carlton Cards May 2007 - September 2011
Pride Student Union August 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Phone Etiquette, Cash Handling Experience, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Voice Acting, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Creative Writing, Reading, Psychic Readings, Acting, First Aid, Facebook, Critical Thinking, Planograms, PowerPoint, Cooking, Interpersonal Skill, Voice Over, Comedy, Fire Breathing, Voiceovers
Education
Florida State University 2007 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2014 - January 2015
Jack's Scrap Metals and Recycling Company April 2006 - April 2014
CoMed Communications January 1997 - February 1999
Penn State University March 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Meeting..., Project Management, Direct Mail, Press Releases, Event Management, Editing, Copywriting, Creative Writing
Education
Temple University
Master's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Arts, English
Certificate-Professional Grant Development Workshop 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Grant Development
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Skills
C#, .NET, Game Development, .NET Compact Framework, Visual Studio, DirectX, XNA, OpenGL, Win32 API, Tortoise SVN, XML, JavaScript, OOP, SQL, Software Development, Testing, Databases, Object Oriented Design, ASP.NET MVC, WCF, TFS, WPF, LINQ
Education
Full Sail University 2002 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Game Design and Programming
Keiser College 2000 — 2002
Associates of Science, Computer Programming
Sebastian River High School
Sheriff's Office Regional Dog Shelter July 2014 - Present
Community Action December 2013 - February 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2011 - July 2011
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle
Education
Greenfield Community College 2014 — 2014
Business Excel Certificate, Business, n/a
Westfield State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Information Systems
Greenfield Community College 2006 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Computer Information Systems
National MS Society August 2014 - Present
American Cancer Society December 2013 - May 2014
East Carolina University August 2012 - December 2013
UNC Wilmington August 2011 - May 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2009 - March 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Organized Multi-tasker, Fundraising, Event Management, Engaging Public Speaker, Learning Quickly, Employee Training, Superior Work Ethic, Timely Decision Making, Creative Problem Solving, Grassroots Fundraising, Critical Thinking, Wellness Coaching, Customer Service..., Product Marketing, Event Photography, Administration, Sales, Marketing, Recruiting, Research, Telephone Skills, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Time Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits
Education
East Carolina University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health Studies
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2011 — 2012
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
American Eagle Outfitters 2013 - Present
Gap Inc. 2011 - 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2005 - 2011
Dakota Watch Company 2003 - 2005
Ocean Petroleum 1999 - 2003
Things Remembered 1996 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation
Education
Delaware Technical and Community College-Owens 1996 — 2000
Swift Prepaid Solutions April 2015 - Present
Getz Majdoch Inc. August 2006 - August 2015
Swift Prepaid Solutions August 2014 - April 2015
Destination Maternity Corporation January 2012 - August 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. April 2008 - September 2010
Saks Inc June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Retail, Cashiering, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Apparel, Fashion, Driving Results, Trend Analysis
Education
College of Lake County 2007 — 2012
Associate, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Warren Township High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
U.S. Government, Department of Health & Human Services, HRSA March 2015 - Present
I am His Design April 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. May 2014 - April 2015
New York & Company May 2012 - March 2013
Wilsons Leather 2010 - 2012
Bath & Body Works July 2008 - October 2010
Arden b August 2007 - June 2008
Wilsons Leather November 2002 - August 2007
bebe stores August 2000 - November 2002
Skills
Loss Prevention, Driving Results, Store Management, Merchandise Planning, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, New Store Openings, Retail Sales, Planograms, Assortment, Trend Analysis, Window Displays, Apparel, Associate Development, Human Resources, Customer Service, Public Speaking
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Apparel and Textiles
Western Michigan University 1996 — 1999
Fashion Merchandising
Burtons Grill, LLC April 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2013 - April 2014
Pottery Barn October 2011 - September 2013
Pierre Deux April 2011 - June 2011
Calvin Klein January 2009 - April 2011
Bombay Company September 1999 - March 2008
Skills
Store Management, Leadership, Store Operations, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Profit, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Management, Coaching, Sales, Training, Inventory Management, Performance Management, Customer Service
Education
Fonville Morrisey Real Estate School 2008 2008 — 2009
Francis Marion University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Francis Marion University 1985 — 1989
BBA, Marketing
Georgia State Senate November 2009 - Present
Caribou Coffee December 2013 - April 2015
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Government, Policy, Public Speaking, Research, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Outlook, Customer Service, Community Development, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Legislative Relations, Economic Development
Education
Georgia State University 2005 — 2009
BBA, Business Economics
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2005 — 2008
BBA, Business Economics
Newbury College 2003 — 2005
Small Business Administration/Management
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Sony Electronics October 2012 - May 2014
Sony Electronics May 2011 - July 2012
Sony Electronics September 2005 - April 2011
Sony Electronics July 2002 - August 2005
Sony Electronics 2000 - 2002
Fujifilm 1999 - 2000
MicroWarehouse 1995 - 1999
Skills
Sales Operations, B2B, Account Management, Selling, Marketing, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Consumer Electronics, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Sales, Resellers, Distributors, VARs, Channel Partners, B2C, Product Marketing, Channel, VAR, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Partner Management, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Channel Sales, Purchasing, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Customer Service, Buying, Retail, Business Development, Management, Strategy
Education
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications
Moore Fundraising February 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2013 - Present
World's Finest® Chocolate January 2013 - Present
Injury Treatment Solutions 2007 - December 2014
Skills
Practice Management, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, EMR, Medical Billing, HIPAA, Credentialing, Revenue Cycle, Healthcare Consulting, Medical Coding, Program Management, Management Consulting, Public Health, Change Management, Human Resources, Team Building, Consulting, Customer Service, Leadership, Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Marketing, Sales, Leadership Development
Education
University of Utah 2000 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Behavioral Sciences
Brevard Community College 1998 — 2000
AA, General Studies
Comcast Spotlight June 2015 - Present
Comcast Spotlight December 2010 - Present
Comcast Cable June 2007 - November 2010
Westaff November 2006 - June 2007
Lane Bryant October 2005 - November 2006
DNB First April 2005 - October 2005
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. April 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Training, Sales, Online Advertising
Education
Delaware County Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), 3.8 GPA
Cosmo Prof October 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Go4it Entertainment June 2013 - Present
Smith family home August 2008 - October 2013
ULTA Beauty August 2006 - September 2008
Supertan January 2005 - September 2006
Victoria's Secret February 2004 - March 2006
Skills
·Proficient in..., ·Customer Service, ·Inventroy Management, ·Payroll Operations, ·Open and close store, ·Cash Management, Management, Sales, Sales Operations
Education
College of DuPage
Lisle Sr high school
Charming Charlie November 2011 - Present
Claire's Accessories February 2004 - November 2011
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Inventory Control, New Store Openings, Profit, Fashion, Inventory Management, Apparel, Shrinkage, Assortment
Education
Florida State University
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2015 - Present
KnowledgeWare21 2013 - Present
Eileen Ferriter Design January 2011 - Present
Ready Set Go Town LLC 2008 - Present
Six Hands Marketing, LLC. September 1999 - June 2010
Spalding 1999 - 2009
Hasbro, Inc. 1996 - 1999
TSM Design 1997 - 1998
Hasbro, Inc. 1992 - 1995
Kollmorgen Electro-Optical 1977 - 1983
Skills
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Trade Shows, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Collateral, Product Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Developement, Graphics, Brand Development, Concept Development, Illustrator, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Logo Design, Art, Concept Design, Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Branding, Typography, Branding & Identity
Education
Greenfield Community College
Smith College
Liberal Art Degree in Studio Art
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2014 - Present
United Natural Foods March 2013 - October 2014
United Natural Foods July 2010 - March 2013
Rock River Music November 2000 - March 2010
Forestrade September 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Accounting, Budgets, Finance, QuickBooks, Variance Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Monarch, Query Writing, Forecasting, Payroll, Management, Lawson and Lawson Query
Education
Franklin Pierce College 2010 — 2012
BA, Accounting
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Gregory Ahejew ~ Event Planner February 2014 - July 2014
Sloan*Longway June 2010 - January 2014
Aflac October 2008 - June 2010
Sterling Jewelers June 2007 - June 2008
Smith & Hawken August 2006 - June 2007
Samsonite 2001 - 2006
samsonite August 1991 - August 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Merchandising, Fundraising, Marketing, Budgets, Advertising, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications
Education
Saginaw Valley State University 1991 — 1996
Bachelors of Arts, History / Political Science
Delta College 1989 — 1991
Healthy Start Academy August 2015 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Durham Public Schools January 2015 - June 2015
Greenville Recreation & Parks June 2011 - January 2015
East Carolina University January 2013 - December 2014
Student of Involvement & Leadership at East Carolina Unversity June 2012 - December 2014
East Carolina University August 2008 - December 2014
East Carolina University January 2010 - December 2013
Skills
Typing, Customer Service, Leadership, Flexibility, Tutoring, Communication Skills, Management, Problem Solving, Computers, Technology, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Access, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Technical Support, Social Networking, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Editing, Communication
Education
East Carolina University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching
East Carolina University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor's of Science, Elementary Education and Teaching, Senior
J.H.Rose High School 2003 — 2007
Diploma, General Studies
Midea Group - Kitchen Appliances Division September 2015 - Present
OSRAM SYLVANIA July 2015 - September 2015
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2013 - August 2014
Osram Sylvania May 2012 - December 2012
Osram Sylvania July 2010 - April 2012
Osram Sylvania December 2008 - August 2010
OSRAM SYLVANIA January 2004 - December 2008
Osram Sylvania January 2001 - January 2004
Osram Sylvania January 1998 - January 2001
Osram Sylvania October 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Project Mangement, High Energy, Multi-tasker, Lotus Notes, Retail, Trade Shows, Cognos, Lighting, SAP, Space Planning, Powerplay, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Planograms, Resets, Customer Engagement, Project Management, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Product Management, Pricing, International Sales, Training, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Leadership, Selling, Forecasting, Merchandising, Market Planning, P&L Management, Social Media Marketing, Management, Marketing Communications
Education
Endicott College 2007 — 2009
BS, Business Administration
Capital One June 2014 - Present
Bed Bath & Beyond February 2007 - June 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Employee Training, Leadership, Time Management, Organization &..., Dependable Team Player, Energetic Self-Starter, Multi Tasking
Education
Polk State College 2010 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Gardner-Webb University 2005 — 2006
Riverview High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma, General Studies
FusionStorm February 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2012 - February 2014
Day-O-Lite Manufacturing January 2014 - January 2014
Penske Automotive Group August 2013 - October 2013
Corvias Group August 2013 - August 2013
Aeropostale August 2007 - August 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Analysis, Pressure Handling, Team-oriented, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Oral & Written..., Project Management, Multiple Project..., Salesforce.com, Accounts Receivable, NetSuite, Invoicing, Teamwork
Education
Johnson and Wales University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance
Community College of Rhode Island 2007 — 2009
Associate of Science (AS), General Business
Kane County Forest Preserve May 2015 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2009 - June 2015
Kane County Cougars Baseball April 2009 - May 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Sales, Microsoft Word, Visual Merchandising, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Organization Skills, Up-selling, Team Management, Leadership, Positive Work..., Sales Motivation, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Training
Education
Elgin Community College 2011 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Science, 3.46
St. Charles North High School 2008 — 2011
High School, None
Milner-Fenwick 2013 - 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Office, Interpersonal..., Customer Service, Coaching, Sales, Budgets
Education
Towson University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
Frederick Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration
Custom Accessories, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Express Employment Professionals September 2014 - Present
The Lodge of Antioch 2013 - 2014
Northern Exposure Tanning 2010 - 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2010 - 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Social Networking, Leadership, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Employee Training, Training, Data Entry, Coaching, Sales, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Recruiting, Interviews, Employee Relations, Temporary Placement
Education
Univeristy of Illinois at Springfield 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, History/Pre-Law, 3.5 GPA
College of Lake County 2010 — 2012
Transfer, History, 3.3
Securities Transfer Corporation June 2010 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2005 - October 2009
Skills
Investments, Securities, Finance, Asset Management, Equities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Planning, Analysis, Banking, Due Diligence, Customer Service, Research, Financial Reporting, Retail, Corporate Finance, Options, Microsoft Excel, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Excel, Mergers, Compliance, Word, Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Windows, Administration, Tax, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Funding, Private Placements, Management, Venture Capital, Investor Relations, Negotiation, Strategy, Operations Management, Human Resources, Dividends, Bank Accounting
Education
Strayer University 2015 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Collin County Community College 2004 — 2007
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Education/Finance
Champlain College 1990 — 1992
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), English Language and Literature, General
Superior Tech December 2014 - Present
VS Networks September 2013 - Present
WorldPantry.com October 2012 - January 2015
Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conference Center June 2013 - October 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Organization Skills, Editing, Parts Ordering, Sales, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Hospitality, Microsoft Word, Inventory Control, Retail, PowerPoint, Cashiering, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Hospitality Management, Windows, Customer Support
Education
Harrisburg Area Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, General Studies
Self-employed February 2008 - Present
H'Art&Soul PR&Marketing February 2008 - Present
Taylor Guitars February 2004 - February 2008
Guitar Center February 1999 - February 2004
Callaway Golf February 1997 - February 1999
Interskate91 February 1995 - February 1997
Interskate91 North February 1993 - February 1995
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 1985 - February 1993
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Blogging, Mac OS X, Social Media, Music, SEO, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Online Advertising, Entertainment, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Band, Facebook, Marketing, Google Analytics, Event Planning, Music Industry, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Record Labels, Guitar, Songs, Music Production, Event Management, Bands, Recording, Sales, Customer Service
Education
Greenfield Community College 2015 — 2017
BA, Business Management and Marketing, 4.0
Greenfield High School 1981 — 1985
Advanced Placement Classes, High School Diploma, 4.0
Citi March 2013 - Present
Cafe @ Antrim way May 2012 - January 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Photoshop, Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Microsoft Word
Education
Hagerstown Community College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Graphic Design
University of Maryland University College
Accounting
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Joyful Care LLC February 2005 - July 2013
Freelance Caregiver January 2002 - February 2005
Bristol Myers October 2000 - August 2002
Restaurant March 2000 - October 2000
Adele's Natural Foods August 1995 - March 2000
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Regional Office August 1976 - August 1981
Skills
Customer Service, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Sales, Coaching, Personal Development, Relaxation, Healing, Stress Management, Wellbeing, Wellness, Therapeutic Massage, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
Henderson Community College 2013 — 2014
Associate of Arts, General Studies
University of Southern Indiana 1991 — 1995
Social Work
Warren Central High School 1971 — 1975
Diploma, General Studies
AAA April 2015 - Present
SEPHORA August 2014 - January 2015
The Body Shop October 2012 - August 2014
Origins October 2010 - August 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Driving Results, Profit, Inventory Management, New Store Openings, Sales, Hiring
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management, 3.8 GPA in major classes
Gardner-Webb University 2004 — 2005
New England Conservatory of Music 2003 — 2004
NCR Corporation June 2015 - Present
Triton Digital January 2014 - March 2015
Kani House June 2007 - December 2013
Fidelity Financial Services October 2009 - December 2009
Collins Hill Athletic Club March 2006 - February 2007
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2004 - February 2006
Chick-fil-A Corporate June 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Micros, Adobe, Google Chrome, MySpace, Facebook, Blogging, Spanish, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Photography, Social Media, Social Networking, Digital Media, Customer Service, Management, Salesforce.com, Sales, PowerPoint, Graphic Design, Time Management, Public Speaking, Communication, Event Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Team Leadership, Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, HTML, Research, Editing, Translation, Training, Email Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Technical Support
Education
Georgia State University 2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Applied Linguistics, 3.75
Georgia State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Literature
Georgia Perimeter College 2004 — 2006
Associate, Foreign Language
Collins Hill High School 2000 — 2004
College Prep Degree, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Best Western International July 2014 - Present
Guests, Inc 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 2011 - July 2014
Applebee's March 2003 - June 2006
Haggar Clothing Co. June 2000 - August 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop, Windows, English, Research, Retail, Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Training, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurants, Food, Catering, Food, Time Management, Cashiering, Hiring, Event Planning, Sales Management, Budgets, Team Building, Marketing, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Data Entry
Education
Delaware Technical and Community College-Owens 2000 — 2006
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Cape Henlopen High School 1997 — 2000
Diploma, General Studies
Coach November 2009 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2013 - October 2014
Cynthia Skigen, DMD - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry October 2011 - November 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2011 - October 2013
Heartland Dental Care December 2010 - September 2011
Bay Pointe Dental Group January 2010 - November 2010
Thomas Stakem, MD, DDS June 2006 - January 2010
The Bombay Company November 2007 - January 2008
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Process Scheduler, Teamwork, Data Entry, Sales, Management, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Office Management, Retail, Cashiering, Telephone Skills, Cash Register, Insurance, Retail Sales, Store Management, Planograms
Education
Florida Community College at Jacksonville 2004 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies, 3.08
Mandarin High School 2000 — 2004
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2014 - December 2014
Eastern Michigan University September 2014 - December 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2012 - March 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2012 - October 2012
Michigan Window & Door 2008 - 2011
Skills
Adaptability, Peer Mentoring, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Management, Teamwork, Employee Training, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Sales, Customer Service, Workshop Facilitation, Retail Sales, Cross-cultural..., Mentoring Of Staff, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Cross-functional..., New Store Launches, Long-term Customer..., Customer Oriented, Cash Management, Mentoring New Hires, Short Sales, Sales Presentations, Partner Development, Mentoring, Microsoft Word
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2012 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, International Business & Management, GPA:3.4
Kansai Gaidai University 2015 — 2015
International Business
State Farm June 2012 - Present
State Farm August 2007 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2006 - August 2007
Casual Male XL February 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Insurance, Management, Sales, Customer Service, Customer Retention
Education
Gardner-Webb University 2015 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Gardner-Webb University 2002 — 2006
Gaffney High School 1999 — 2002
Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Fidelity Investments January 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Fidelity Investments July 2010 - December 2013
Fidelity Investments June 2008 - June 2011
Fidelity Investments October 2007 - June 2008
Fidelity Investments April 2006 - October 2007
Fidelity Investments August 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Derivatives, Investments, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Series 7, Financial Reporting, Mutual Funds, Bloomberg, Fixed Income, Account Reconciliation, Internal Controls, Asset Allocation, Series 63, Options, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Swaps, CDS, Equities, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Building, Management, Sales
Education
Franklin Pierce University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Accounting and Finance
Franklin Pierce University 2003 — 2007
Certification in Financial Management, Accounting and Finance
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. Research SpecialistWalt Disney WorldMarch 2011 - Present
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Editing, SPSS, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Inventory Management, Recruiting, Event Planning, Leadership, Customer Service
Education
Excelsior College 2014 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of Central Florida 1999 — 2004
Marketing and Hospitality
Joe's Crab Shack February 2014 - Present
Hooters 2013 - 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
Davids bridal February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Bartending, Food, Food, Food Service, Restaurants
Education
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville University
Biology, General
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Metrics Champion Consortium (MCC) August 2013 - November 2013
Athena Capital Advisors March 2013 - June 2013
BiddingForGood May 2012 - January 2013
Toxikon, Corp February 2012 - April 2012
Bretta & Grimadli, LLC, Attorneys at Law June 2011 - February 2012
James Associates January 1996 - January 2011
Boston Business Journal & Mass High Tech February 2005 - June 2010
Antigenics September 2004 - February 2005
Thomson CenterWatch January 1999 - September 2004
Skills
Great communication &..., Software: Quickbooks..., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Bookkeeping, Time Management, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Software Documentation, Tax, Payments, Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, Credit, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word
Education
Matignon High School 1992 — 1996
Fisher College
Some College Classes, Admin with Accounting Concentration
Zurich North America August 2015 - Present
WellStar Health System October 2013 - August 2015
WellStar Health System July 2012 - September 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. January 2011 - February 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Team Leadership, Organizational..., Organization &..., Multitasking Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management
Education
Georgia State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Kennesaw State University 2008 — 2010
Biology and Nursing
Carlton School District August 2015 - Present
ISD 197 December 2014 - Present
HealthStar Home Health June 2014 - Present
University Nursery School January 2015 - August 2015
McVay Youth Partnership January 2014 - June 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. July 2013 - December 2013
Hamline University 2012 - 2013
Carlin Country Child Care May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Photoshop, Teaching, Time Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media, Leadership
Education
Hamline University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, 3.93/4.0
Hamline University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Elementary Education and Teaching, 3.87/4.0
HPMS, Inc The Therapy Connection September 2015 - Present
Krystal Ballroom Dance Studio March 2013 - August 2015
New England Business Media June 2013 - August 2013
Plymouth State University - Wellness Center September 2012 - December 2012
Whitebridge Farm Productions May 2012 - August 2012
Royal Palace Dance, LLC July 2011 - August 2012
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2009 - December 2010
J Michael's April 2008 - August 2009
J Michael's October 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Ballet, Dance, Sales, Adobe Premiere Pro CC, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Transcriptions, Always Willing to Learn, Interpersonal Skill, Reliability, Creativity, Flexibility, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Communication, Ballroom Dance, Modern Dance, Jazz Dance, Public Speaking, Social Media
Education
Plymouth State University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Dean College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Dance
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2014 - Present
J. Crew 2001 - 2004
J.Crew 2000 - 2001
J.Crew 1995 - 1999
Clifford and Wills (division of J.Crew) 1994 - 1995
Skills
Merchandising, Store Management, Retail, Store Operations, Driving Results, New Store Openings, Leadership, Time Management, Apparel, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Planograms, Profit, Shrinkage, CPFR, Training, People Development
Education
Gettysburg College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Summit Ice June 2011 - Present
Deerfield Packaging 2014 - 2014
Argotec, Inc 2011 - 2013
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. 2000 - 2011
Education
Greenfield Community College
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. March 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2010 - March 2013
CTP May 2008 - June 2010
CTP May 2003 - 2008
CTP May 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Web Design, User Interface Design
Education
Endicott College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Communications
Comptroller of Maryland March 2014 - Present
Frostburg State University August 2009 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2012 - January 2014
Defining Moments Hair Salon October 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Labor Relations, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Networking, Sales, PowerPoint
Education
Frostburg State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Human Resource ManagementSmall Business/Entrepreneurship
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Nanjing USA April 2007 - June 2013
Next Day Apparel, Li & Fung October 2007 - April 2008
The Bonjour Group (Faded Glory) 2004 - September 2007
Pictorial Offset Corporation March 2002 - May 2004
PL Industries June 1992 - January 2002
Skills
Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Wovens, Visual Merchandising, Sportswear, Fashion Design, Retail, Private Label, Sourcing, Denim, Trend, Product Development, Brand Development, Wholesale, Fit, Sales
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Advertising and Graphic Design
Holyoke Community College 1987 — 1990
Associate of Science (A.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Christopher & Banks February 2005 - August 2013
Wilsons Leather January 1999 - January 2005
Wilsons Leather January 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Sales, Merchandising, Recruiting, Leadership, Training, Inventory Management, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Management, Coaching, Loss Prevention, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Profit, Selling, Store Operations, Driving Results, New Store Openings, Multi-unit, District Management, P, Inventory Control, Multi-Unit Management, Hiring, Shrinkage, Retail Sales, Employee Training, Customer Experience, Apparel, Team Building, Merchandise Planning, Planograms, Associate Development, Time Management, Succession Planning, Sales Operations, Performance Management, Customer Service, Interviews, Window Displays, New Store Development, P&L
Education
Essex Community College 1991 — 1993
Associates, Business
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2012 - Present
Jarden Corporation February 2014 - Present
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. March 2012 - July 2012
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. October 2010 - March 2012
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc. April 2010 - October 2010
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC December 2008 - April 2010
RCN Corporation April 2006 - November 2008
XO Communications January 2004 - April 2006
Sidley Austin LLP May 2001 - December 2003
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati 2000 - 2001
Skills
Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Securities, Finance, Corporations, Contract Negotiation, Mergers, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Compliance, Securities Regulation, International Law, Licensing, Bankruptcy, Legal Research, Corporate Development, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Management, Commercial Litigation, Venture Capital, Legal Writing, Private Equity, SEC filings, Restructuring, Privacy Law, Mediation
Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business 1993 — 1997
MBA, Corporate/M&A
Georgetown University Law Center 1993 — 1997
JD, Corporate/M&A
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1989 — 1993
BA, History/Political Science
St.Bart's
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Anna's Linens January 2015 - March 2015
Anna's Linens May 2014 - January 2015
Anna's Linens July 2012 - May 2014
Anna's Linens June 2011 - June 2012
Anna's Linens March 2009 - May 2011
Barnes & Noble June 2008 - February 2009
Deck the Walls May 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Creative Merchandising, Retail Displays, Store Operations, Results Driven, Retail, Team Leadership, Project Management, Staff Development, Sales, Time Management, Painting, Drawing, Planograms, Retail Sales, Store Management, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Inventory Management
Education
Community College of Philadelphia
Tyler School of Art
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Clean Ones Corporation February 2014 - May 2015
Technical Consumer Products September 2012 - May 2013
Newell Rubbermaid - Office Products (Sanford) 2004 - 2012
BIC 1996 - 2004
Russell Stover Candies 1994 - 1996
Power Funding, Inc 1993 - 1994
Skills
Forecasting, Account Management, Category Management, Consumer Products, Sales, Grocery, Selling, Analysis, Pricing, Management, Trade Marketing, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Retail, Customer Insight, Key Account Development, Strategic Planning, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skill, Sales Process, CRM, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Leadership, Product Management, Business Planning, P&L, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Direct Sales, Budgets, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, National Accounts, IRI, B2B, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Pricing Strategy, Strategy, Shopper Marketing, Nielsen
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1987 — 1990
BS, Business Admin. and Finance
Genesee Community College 1985 — 1987
Associate in Science, General Studies
University at Albany June 2014 - Present
Emerson Resort and Spa February 2005 - February 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2004 - February 2005
Taconic February 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Yield Management, Resorts, Front Office, Tourism, Pre-opening, Food & Beverage, Rooms Division
Education
Columbia-Greene Community College
Citizens Bank November 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2014 - Present
LunaKnits June 2014 - Present
Citizens Bank May 2013 - November 2014
Yankee Candle Company April 2010 - January 2013
Ocean State Job Lot September 2008 - January 2010
Cumberland Farms June 2003 - May 2008
US Fish and Wildlife Service May 2006 - August 2006
University of Rhode Island May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Customer Service, QuickBooks, Sales, Microsoft Office, Telephone Skills, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Online Research, Data Entry, Management, POS, Written Communication, Google Docs, Phone Etiquette, Email Etiquette, Branch Operation, Retail Banking, Organization Skills, Online Sales, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Home Based Business, Hand Knitting
Education
Community College of Rhode Island 2011 — 2013
Assoc, Marketing, 3.9 GPA
University of Rhode Island 2003 — 2007
BS, Environmental Science and Management
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2000 - February 2013
Skills
Database Administration, AIX, Oracle RAC, Oracle E-Business Suite, PL/SQL, Disaster Recovery, SQL Tuning, RMAN, Oracle, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Databases, Business Objects, Shell Scripting, Oracle Applications, Perl, SQL, Business Intelligence, ETL, Oracle HR, Unix, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Colorado Technical University 2009 — 2010
MBA, Technology Management
Kwame Nkrumah' University of Science and Technology, Kumasi 1989 — 1993
BACHELORS
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Yankee Candle Company March 2009 - Present
Valassis (Formerly ADVO) 2005 - February 2009
Cooley Dickinson Hospital 1997 - 2005
Liberty Mutual March 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Management, Benefits Administration, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, FMLA, Vendor Management, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Payroll, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Personnel Management, HR Policies, New Hire Orientations, Health Program Planning
Education
Gordon College 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Rivier College
MBA, Human Resources
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. April 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc April 2010 - March 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2006 - March 2010
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. May 2003 - October 2006
Venturi Partners 1998 - 2003
Skills
Public Relations, Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Social Media, Human Resources, Social Networking, Event Planning, Press Releases, Retail, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Event Management, Media Relations, Advertising, Brand Management, Temporary Placement, Facebook, Cross-functional Team..., Recruiting, Nonprofits, Integrated Marketing, Management, Leadership, Relationship Building, Networking
Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Student
College of Our Lady of the Elms 1993 — 1997
BA, Legal Studies
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Bob's Stores December 2011 - November 2013
Talbots, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Stein Mart August 2006 - October 2008
Retail Brand Alliance 1984 - 2007
Brooks Brothers Group, Inc. 2001 - 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Apparel, Assortment, Visual Merchandising, Trend, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Sportswear, Store Management, Private Label, Retail Buying, Trend Forecasting, Product Assortment..., Fashion Buying, Styling, Open to Buy Management, Multi-channel Retail
Education
Dean College 1983 — 1985
Associates, Fashion Merchandising
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2014 - January 2015
Safe Step Walk-In Tub Co. January 2014 - May 2014
Tn department of corrections September 2010 - August 2013
Army National Guard February 2001 - September 2011
Education
Grantham University 2010 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections, 3.0
U.S. Army quartermaster school 2001 — 2001
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2013 - August 2014
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2012 - August 2013
Intelicoat Technologies May 2010 - February 2012
West Springfield Auto Parts, Inc. February 2009 - May 2010
Spalding, division of Russell Corporation August 2003 - January 2009
Spalding Sports Worldwide June 1997 - August 2003
Skills
Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Management, Cost Accounting, Analysis, General Ledger, Hyperion Enterprise, Consolidation, Financial Modeling, CPA, Business Planning, Microsoft Excel, External Audit, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Hyperion
Education
Florida Southern College 1981 — 1983
B.S., Accounting
Ithaca College 1973 — 1977
B.S., Business Administration
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. March 2015 - Present
American Eagle Outfitters June 2014 - Present
American Eagle Outfitters August 2013 - June 2014
American Eagle Outfitters May 2012 - August 2013
American Eagle Outfitters August 2009 - July 2012
American Eagle Outfitters December 2005 - August 2009
Agent R.E.D. International January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Human Resources, Training, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Merchandise Planning, Retail, Store Management, Window Displays, Store Operations, Driving Results, Loss Prevention, New Store Openings, Sales, Customer Service, Retail Sales
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2007 — 2010
Fashion Merchandising Management, Fashion Merchandising
State University of New York at Buffalo 2005 — 2007
Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Susan E. Wagner High School 2001 — 2005
ATL Credit Union October 2012 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Bank of America March 2012 - August 2012
Kohl's Department Stores May 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Management, Retail
Education
Grand Valley State University 1994 — 1995
Hartford Hospital July 2015 - Present
Hartford Hospital July 2015 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. January 2015 - April 2015
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2014 - January 2015
Seahorse Bioscience November 2013 - March 2014
Advantage Staffing October 2013 - October 2013
Baystate Dental Pc. February 2013 - May 2013
Six Flags May 2012 - October 2012
Six Flags May 2009 - October 2012
Six Flags New England June 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Computer Hardware, Sales, Retail, Time Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Computers, Manufacturing, Data Entry
Education
Holyoke Community College 2012 — 2013
Certificate, Computer Networking, 3.814
Daniel Webster College 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
J. Knipper & Company April 2013 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. January 2007 - Present
inVentiv Health July 2000 - April 2013
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Respiratory Disease, 21 CRF Part 11, Account Management, Product Launch, Customer Service
Education
Georgian Court University
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2010 - Present
Christopher Banks 2006 - 2008
Abbott June 1986 - December 2006
Skills
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Retail, Pharmaceutical Sales, Public Speaking, Employee Training, Management, Human Resources, Merchandising, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Inventory Control, Hiring, Training
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1977 — 1980
Master of Science (MS), Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
University of Michigan 1973 — 1977
BS, Nutrition
Guardsmark September 2009 - Present
Movie Gallery March 2008 - July 2009
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2005 - January 2008
Lone Star Comics July 2003 - October 2005
Half Price Books September 2001 - June 2003
US Army September 1993 - September 2001
Skills
Store Management
Education
Collin County Community College 2001 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Hallmark Cards May 2013 - Present
Miche Bag January 2013 - Present
Select Rehabilitation October 2009 - April 2013
Avon Products May 2011 - March 2012
CPI Corp. August 2007 - September 2010
Wooff Realtors May 2008 - August 2008
Red Robin January 2007 - August 2007
United States Air Force November 1996 - December 2006
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2003 - July 2004
Skills
American Sign Language, Cash Handling Experience, Customer Service, Data Entry, Retail, Sales, Photography, Phone Etiquette, Cash Register, 10 Key, Typing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Filing, Copying, Scanners, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Food Service, Social Networking, Personnel Supervision, Training
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2012 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Sign Language Studies / Interpreting, I earned a MICS Apprentice Level (2) Certification
Southwestern Illinois College 2005 — 2013
Culinary Arts & Food Service Management
College of Southern Maryland 2001 — 2004
General Studies
University of Maryland University College 1997 — 2001
Information Systems
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. November 2012 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. December 1998 - November 2012
Roz’s Place January 1988 - January 1999
Clothes To Go January 1984 - January 1988
Education
Greenfield Community College
A.A, Liberal Arts
Westfield State University
B.A, Liberal Studies
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Casual Male Retail Group September 2011 - March 2013
Kitchen Collection/ Le Gourmet Chef December 2009 - September 2011
Chico's FAS Inc. July 2007 - December 2009
Education
Hagerstown Community College
Business Administration
North Hagerstown High School
Insurance Data Services, Inc September 2011 - Present
IDS September 2011 - Present
Insurance Data Services, Inc September 2009 - September 2011
Hart and Cooley August 1994 - January 2007
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. December 1999 - July 2005
Skills
Healthcare Management, Healthcare, Medical Coding, HIPAA, CPT, Medical Terminology, ICD-9, ICD-10, Customer Service, Medical Records, Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle, Microsoft Word, Medicare, EHR, Data Entry, Medicaid, EMR
Education
Davenport University 2006 — 2008
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
American Benefits Group April 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2013 - December 2013
Sun Life Financial November 1983 - August 2013
Greenfield Dental Associates 1981 - 1983
Skills
Administration, Customer Service, Clerical Skills, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Clerical Work, Teamwork, Office Management, Office Administration, Call Center, Filing, 10 Key, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Greenfield Community College 1979 — 1983
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Greenfield Community College 1979 — 1983
Associate's Degree, Management
Greenfield Community College
Associate's Degree, Conputer Information Systems Office Management, 4.0 average
Poplar Creek Public Library June 2015 - Present
Poplar Creek Public Library June 2014 - June 2015
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Global Communications, Applied Linguistics, Linguistics, Intermediate Japanese, Speech, Global Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Communication
Education
Elgin Community College 2014 — 2016
Associate of Arts (A.A.), 4.0
Streamwood High School 2010 — 2014
General Education, Junior
Tervis October 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Sun's Baseball April 2011 - August 2013
Bed Bath And Beyond August 2004 - December 2010
Education
Jones College-Jacksonville 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree
University of Florida 1997 — 2000
Florida Community College at Jacksonville 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts (AA)
A Business Law Firm, LLC July 2012 - Present
University of Massachusetts Amherst June 2010 - September 2011
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2009 - September 2011
Skills
Customer Service, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Telephone Skills, Drawing, Research, German, French, Knowledge Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Typing, Writing
Education
Converse College 2012 — 2012
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History
ULTA Beauty August 2015 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation February 2012 - August 2015
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. February 2009 - February 2012
Victoria's Secret June 2002 - January 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Operations Management, Sales Management, Team Management, Human Resources, Visual Merchandising, Business Analysis, Procurement, Vendor Relationships, Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Training, Sales, Analysis, Inventory Management, Hiring, Store Management, Profit, Customer Satisfaction, Purchasing, Time Management, Management, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Planograms, Driving Results, Apparel, Merchandise Planning, POS, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, Fashion, Big Box, Leadership, Customer Experience, Employee Training, Team Building, Recruiting, Assortment, Inventory, Microsoft Office, Teamwork
Education
Elgin Community College 2014 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Management
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2010 - Present
Education
Greenfield Community College 2013 — 2015
Greenfield Community College 2013 — 2014
Business Management Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. June 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2011 - June 2014
Skills
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Wholesale
Education
Greenfield Community College
Accounting
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Education
Daytona State College 2013 — 2016