Experience
COAST Magazine  May 2013 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   February 2012 - May 2013
Gilt Groupe  July 2011 - December 2011
Dovetail  August 2010 - June 2011
The New Yorker  August 2008 - October 2009
Food & Wine  December 2007 - August 2008
COAST Magazine  April 2006 - October 2007

Skills
Editing, Food Writing, Chef, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, CMS, Marketing Strategy, Magazines, Social Media, Food, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Editorial, Email Marketing, Marketing

Education
Institute of Culinary Education   2009 — 2010
Culinary Arts, Culinary

University of California, Irvine   2001 — 2005
BA, English and Literary Journalism

Experience
The Coffee Studio   May 2015 - Present
Glazed and Infused Doughnuts   July 2013 - March 2015
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2012 - May 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2011 - September 2012
Lawrence Foods, Inc.   June 2009 - December 2010
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.   November 2007 - December 2010

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Marketing, Event Planning, Sales

Education
DePaul University   2007 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Advertising

Experience
Girl Friday Personal Assistant Services   February 2015 - Present
Lane Management Group, Inc. - LMG Pictures, LLC   October 2013 - January 2015
Mad Chance Productions  November 2012 - April 2013
Gray Talent Group  January 2009 - June 2011
Abbot/Similac Print Campaign   November 2009 - November 2009
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   September 2006 - January 2008
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   January 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Editing, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Blogging, Event Planning, Final Cut Pro, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Event Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Video Production, Time Management

Education
Stephens College   2015 — 2017
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), TV and Screenwriting

Saginaw Valley State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Double Major: Theatre and Psychology

Experience
Studio Gang Architects  August 2013 - Present
Homeroom  January 2010 - Present
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search   January 2011 - August 2013
The Larko Group  2010 - 2011
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   October 2007 - January 2010
Paper Source  March 2007 - November 2007
Columbia College Chicago  September 1995 - August 1999
Urban Gateways Center for Arts Education  January 1995 - January 1996

Skills
Event Planning, Art, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Photoshop, Teaching, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Blogging, Research, Social Networking

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2001 — 2002
Studio Art

Columbia College Chicago   1995 — 1999
BA, Film/Video Editing

Experience
Snøhetta  July 2012 - Present
Perkins Eastman  September 2009 - August 2012
Contemporary Arts Center  September 2006 - December 2008
Formica Corporation  September 2004 - September 2006
Know Theatre / Fringe Festival   2004 - 2005
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2002 - August 2003
Leslie Jones & Associates, Interior Design   November 2000 - August 2002

Skills
Problem Solving, Content Management, Project Planning, Project Management, HTML, CSS, HTML + CSS, JavaScript, XML, SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, Deltek, Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Adobe Creative Suite, Pinnacle Studio, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, Flickr, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, InDesign, Management, Training, Web Design, Strategic Planning, CMS, Web Content Management

Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago   1999 — 2003
BFA, Furniture Design / Sculpture

Center for Furniture Craftsmanship   2004 — 2004
N/A, Furniture Building

Miami University   1996 — 1998
N/A, Interior Design / Architecture

Experience
UserVoice  December 2014 - Present
Airbnb  November 2013 - January 2015
Pizzetta 211   2009 - 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2007 - March 2008

Skills
Food, Food Service, Inventory Management, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Menu Development, Customer Service, Hospitality, Event Management, Retail, Sales, Store Management, Culinary Skills, Wine, Training

Education
California Culinary Academy   2008 — 2009
Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2009
Music Management

LJHS

LJHS

LJHS

Experience
QualSight   March 2013 - Present
The New Colony  February 2009 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2011 - February 2013
The Goodman Theatre  August 2009 - August 2011
Chicago Shakespeare Theater  February 2008 - June 2011

Skills
Theatre, Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, Editing, Acting, Directing, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Arts Administration, Music, Performing Arts, Sales Management, Luxury Goods, Customer Experience..., Theatrical Production, Stage, Film

Education
College of Charleston   2002 — 2006
BA, Theatre: Acting & Directing

Mauldin High

Experience
Merge Healthcare  April 2014 - Present
Merge Healthcare  February 2013 - March 2014
Merge Healthcare  February 2012 - February 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2011 - February 2012
Embassy Suites NWA, John Q. Hammons   June 2010 - October 2011
Courtyard Marriott, John Q. Hammons   January 2010 - June 2010
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks  May 2008 - August 2008
Arkansas Atheletes Outreach (AAO)   June 2004 - June 2007

Skills
Customer Service, Administration, Special Events, Hospitality, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Event Management, System Administration, Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Planning, Project Planning, Budget Process, Lead Generation

Education
Missouri State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Restaurant Administration

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   December 2014 - Present
EZCORP  2013 - 2014
EZCorp  2012 - 2013
EZCorp  2010 - 2012
RadioShack Corporation  2007 - 2010
Whole Foods Market, Inc.   2001 - 2007
Whole Foods Market, Inc.   2001 - 2001
Whole Foods Market, Inc.   1995 - 2001

Skills
Operations Management, Due Diligence, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Strategy, Recruiting, Training, Leadership, Human Resources, Coaching, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Employment Law, Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, Retail, Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Onboarding, Employee Training, Sourcing, Hiring, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, Talent Management

Education
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, English

Experience
Beachbody  July 2015 - Present
TrueCar, Inc.   September 2013 - June 2015
The Recording Academy  August 2011 - October 2013
Transwestern  March 2011 - August 2011
ION Media Networks  August 2009 - March 2011
Pasadena Magazine  2010 - 2011
Chicago Design + Construction   2007 - 2009
Rokas International   2007 - 2007
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   2005 - 2006
Jam Productions  2005 - 2005

Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Film, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Outlook, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Cision, Facebook, Marketing, Social Networking, Advertising, Entertainment

Education
Northern Illinois University   2001 — 2006
Communications Media Studies

Experience
H&R Block  September 2015 - Present
Midwest Autobahnd   May 2013 - July 2015
SKOOG Productions LLC  February 2013 - May 2013
AKIRA Chicago  May 2011 - May 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   December 2011 - December 2011

Skills
InDesign, Fashion, PowerPoint, Visual Merchandising, Public Relations, Customer Service, Teamwork, Sales, Market Research, SPSS, Social Media, Event Planning, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Event Management, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Styling, Illustrator, Facebook, Photoshop, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Time Management

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Experience
Core Wisdom   April 2015 - Present
Private, Corporate   January 2012 - Present
Moksha Yoga Center  June 2013 - December 2014
Zen Yoga Garage   August 2013 - October 2014
Essence MedSpa & Wellness Center   January 2013 - June 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   May 2010 - December 2011

Skills
Yoga, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Wellness, Social Media, Email Marketing, marketing, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Private Events, Customer Service, Fitness, Marketing, Blogging, Meditation, Wellness Coaching, Event Management, Research, Public Speaking, Nutritional Counseling, Makeup Artistry, Yoga Instruction

Education
Institute of Integrative Nutrition   2013 — 2013
Certified Health Coach, Integrative Nutrition

Moksha Yoga Center   2011 — 2012
Certified Yoga Instructor 200-hr

Columbia College Chicago   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Experience
Thanda   August 2014 - December 2014
Trenchant Funds LLP   March 2014 - July 2014
FlavourSys Technology GmbH   March 2012 - 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   September 2010 - 2014
The Teeters Family   September 2009 - 2014
Freelance  August 2011 - December 2013
Freelance  September 2011 - September 2012
Fulbright Commission  August 2005 - June 2006

Skills
Grant Writing, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, German, Copy Editing, Analysis, Translation, Politics, Qualitative Research, Creative Strategy, Office Administration, Transcription, Teaching, HTML/CSS, Social Media, Photography, Writing, Crisis Counselling, Leading Discussions, Educational Outreach, Budget Forecasts, Expense Reports, Field Work

Education
London School of Economics and Political Science   2007 — 2008
Msc, Political Sociology

Vassar College   2001 — 2005
BA, Sociology

Experience
Zingerman's  July 2012 - Present
TMC Furniture   May 2010 - July 2012
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   October 2005 - April 2010

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Training, Team Building, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Leadership

Education
North Park University   2001 — 2005
Music, Classical Guitar Performance

Experience
SSI G. Debbas Chocolate, LLC   March 2015 - Present
SSI GoPicnic, LLC   April 2014 - Present
Rico Industries  2015 - 2015
Rico Industries  2015 - 2015
Precision Plating Company  May 2011 - March 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2008 - May 2011
Coleman Natural Foods - Penn Valley Farms   January 2004 - August 2008
Club Staffing, Inc.   April 2002 - December 2003
Cyber Care, Inc.   July 2000 - March 2002
B/E Aerospace  December 1997 - July 2000

Skills
Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Mergers, Forecasting, Accounting, Acquisition Integration, Internal Controls, Financial Operations, Cash Flow Forecasting, Auditing, Mergers & Acquisitions

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

Waukegan East High School   1982 — 1986

Experience
Cadella Medical Spa and Wellness Center   October 2012 - Present
KAYA Day Spa   June 2006 - December 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2009 - June 2011

Skills
Spa, Sales, Customer Service, Skin, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Microsoft Office

Education
G Skin and Beauty Institute   2010 — 2012
Licensed Esthetician, Esthetics/Skin Care

Eastern Illinois University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interpersonal Communication

Hair Professionals Academy of Cosmetology
Licensed Nail Technician

wheaton Warrenville

Experience
Flor  January 2012 - Present
The Curated Group   July 2010 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2007 - April 2011
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   April 2007 - November 2007
Oilily  October 2002 - March 2007
L'Occitane  October 1998 - October 2002

Skills
Training, Retail, Management, Public Speaking, Apparel, Retail Sales, Staff Development, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, E-commerce, Sales, Customer Service, Advertising, Event Management

Education
Skidmore College   1991 — 1995
BA, History of Art

Experience
Three Forks Bakery & Brewery   February 2015 - Present
Briar Patch Co-op   October 2014 - Present
Interface  July 2012 - April 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   February 2007 - July 2012
Michael Mina Restaurant  December 2006 - June 2007
Eiffel Tower Restaurant  March 2006 - March 2007
Millennium Restaurant   June 2004 - December 2006
Polar Bear Ice Cream and Coffeehouse   November 2000 - June 2003
Cirino's Italian Restaurant   July 1999 - June 2000
Camp Celio   June 1996 - September 1998

Skills
Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Food, Time Management, Hospitality, Multi-unit Retail..., Retail Food, Food Preparation, Food Service, Food Safety, Recipe Testing, Fine Dining, Retail, Recipes, Event Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Management

Education
California Culinary Academy   2003 — 2004
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree, Culinary Arts and Related Services

Sierra College   1999 — 2000
not completed, Sculpture & Art History

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   April 2009 - Present

Education
Illinois Institute of Art

Experience
Metalmark Partners   January 2015 - Present
Taste Brand Development Inc.   April 2012 - December 2014
Bed Bath & Beyond  July 2013 - September 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2011 - July 2012
The Body Shop  October 2009 - January 2012
Williams Sonoma  May 1999 - December 2009
Cost Plus  August 1998 - May 1999
A.G. Ferrari Foods   1997 - 1998

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Public Relations, Online Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Catalog Development, Catalog Layout, Problem Solving, Product Marketing, New Store Openings, Creative Services, Visual Communication, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Brand Development, E-commerce, Trend Analysis, Multi-channel Retail, Strategic Planning, Management, Creative Direction, Business Strategy, Strategy, Inventory Management, Art Direction, Market Planning, Packaging, Training, Brand Management, Forecasting

Education
San Francisco State University   1984 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

San Francisco State University

Experience
studying   September 2013 - Present
Marketing Werks  October 2007 - January 2014
Leinenkugel's   March 2006 - September 2007
Association Management Center  January 2007 - April 2007
Vosges-Haut Chocolat  September 2006 - December 2006
Team Enterprise  April 2006 - September 2006
Alloy Marketing   2005 - 2005
Clear Channel Radio  1999 - 2004

Skills
Budgeting, Promotions, Event Management, Event Planning, Research, Inventory Management, Experiential Marketing, Event Marketing, Budget Management, Client Services, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, PowerPoint, Word, Creative Problem Solving, Brand Awareness, Creative Strategy, Excel, Client Service, Microsoft Office, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Relationship Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Management, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Budgets

Education
CSNN   2013 — 2015
Holistic Health

Eastern Michigan University   2002 — 2004
B.S., Film/Marketing

Specs Howard School of Media Arts   2000 — 2001
Video

Experience
Hello Darling   October 2014 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2014 - October 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   May 2013 - May 2014
Anthropologie  February 2013 - January 2014
Entertainment Cruises Inc.  February 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Customer Service, Performing Arts, Improvisational Comedy, Sales, Communication, Employee Training, Team Management, Retail, Social Networking, Event Management

Education
DePaul University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Media and Cinema Studies

The Hun School of Princeton   2006 — 2010

Experience
agencyEA  September 2014 - Present
Goldfish Marketing Communications   February 2014 - September 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2013 - August 2014
Best Buy  May 2013 - September 2013
University of Minnesota  January 2013 - May 2013
Catapult: AdConnection   May 2012 - June 2012
River Cities' Reader  May 2010 - August 2010

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design

Experience
Anthropologie  October 2014 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2012 - Present
Tiger J, LLC  June 2013 - July 2013
Papyrus  July 2010 - June 2012
Araks  December 2010 - March 2011
Araks  December 2010 - March 2011
Anthropologie  July 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Draping

Education
Mount Ida College   2005 — 2010

Experience
GKIC - Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle  September 2012 - Present
New Faith Baptist Church International   May 2011 - Present
Sleek Street Designs   January 2002 - Present
The Mx Group  September 2012 - September 2012
Motorola Solutions  February 2012 - July 2012
American Institutes for Research  October 2011 - November 2011
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2011 - November 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation  May 2010 - January 2011
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center  2004 - 2011
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center  2004 - 2011

Skills
HTML 5, jQuery, CSS, XHTML, HTML, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, Web Development, E-commerce, phpMyAdmin, MySQL, jQuery Mobile, Windows 7, HTML emails, CodeIgniter, LAMP, Graphic Design, HTML + CSS, Subversion, Email Marketing, OS X, InDesign, Object Oriented Design, jQuery UI, Mac OS X, Linux, Tortoise CVS, Tortoise SVN, API development, Infusionsoft, Infusionsoft API, Drupal 7, Wordpress, Responsive Design, Drupal, CMS, Front-end, AJAX, User Interface, User Interface Design, User Experience, HTML5, WordPress

Education
Northern Illinois University   1995 — 2001
BSEE, Electrical Engineering

Rich Central High School   1992 — 1995

Experience
SoulCycle  December 2014 - Present
BortysWorld   January 2007 - Present
Madewell  May 2014 - December 2014
Phillip Bloch Inc.   July 2013 - January 2014
Target  February 2013 - July 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   March 2011 - February 2013
Limited Brands  February 2010 - February 2011
Ford Models  July 2009 - January 2010
NIKE  April 2006 - April 2009

Skills
Visual, Fashion, Apparel, Styling, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Visual Basic, Marketing, Blogging, Merchandising, Window Displays, Public Relations, Creative Direction

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2005 — 2009
BA- Arts Entertainment Media Management, Fashion Retail Management, Minor in Journalism

Columbus Alternative High School   2001 — 2005
High School Diploma

Experience
Flood Testing Labs, Inc.   July 2009 - Present
Flood Testing Labs, Inc.   August 2005 - Present
Flood Testing Labs, Inc.   November 2010 - Present
Universal Life Church  November 2013 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   2008 - January 2014
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology  2001 - 2003

Skills
Concrete, Construction, Civil Engineering, Inspection, Soil, Engineering, Process Scheduler, Project Management, Deep Foundations, Geotechnical Engineering, Testing, Value Engineering, Stormwater Management, Road, Microsoft Office, Environmental..., Research, Drainage, Playground Testing, Pervious Concrete, Roller-Compacted..., Construction Management

Education
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago   2011 — 2013
Spanish Language

University of Colorado Boulder   2003 — 2005
MS, Geotechnical Engineering

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology   1999 — 2003
BS, Civil Engineering

Experience
I Imagine   February 2014 - July 2014
Vision and Sound, Inc   February 2013 - July 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2012 - December 2012
Chipotle Mexican Grill  September 2011 - June 2012
Santa Monica College  January 2010 - January 2012
Forward Marketing  June 2011 - August 2011
The Promotional Edge  February 2011 - June 2011
Joe Mandim Consultants c.c.   May 2004 - August 2007
Platynum Interiors   January 2001 - April 2004

Skills
Marketing Communications, Organizational..., Brand Development, Public Relations, Promotions, Operational Excellence, Change Leadership, Writing Skills, Corporate Interiors, Space Planning, Photography, Social Networking, Global Citizen, Social Entrepreneurship, Creative Development, Ideas Generator, Cultural Diversity, Big Picture Thinking, Soft Skills, Humanitarian, Team Leadership, Event Marketing, Interior Design, Social Media, Blogging, Media & Entertainment, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Big-picture Thinking, Generators, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Fundraising, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Management, Direct Marketing, Sponsorship, Advertising, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Sales, Integrated Marketing

Education
California State University San Marcos   2015 — 2016
Global Business Management - Entrepreneurship Track

Palomar College   2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

Santa Monica College   2010 — 2011
Business, Leadership and Management, Marketing

Inscape Design College   1995 — 1996
Diploma, Interior Design

Witwatersrand University   1993 — 1994
Bachelor of Art, Fine Arts

Experience
The Markoff Group   January 2008 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   May 2003 - December 2007
Liz Lange Maternity  1999 - 2003

Skills
Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Grassroots Marketing, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Fashion Writing, Blogging

Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business   1994 — 1998
Bachelors, Marketing and Italian Language

Experience
Bain & Company  October 2014 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2013 - October 2014
Kellogg School of Management  August 2012 - June 2014
Beam Suntory  August 2011 - July 2012
Beam Global Spirits & Wine  March 2010 - August 2011
Fidelity Investments  July 2007 - March 2010

Education
Kellogg School of Management   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Boston University - School of Management   2003 — 2007
BSBA, Finance, Economics

Dublin City University   2006 — 2006
Study Abroad Program

Experience
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago  April 2014 - Present
Northwest Food Partners Network   March 2012 - August 2014
Easter Seals Inc.  November 2012 - April 2014
Association House of Chicago  August 2011 - August 2012
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2009 - March 2011
Juneteenth Productions   March 2010 - August 2010

Education
Conant High School

Roosevelt University
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism, Psychology

Experience
Comcast  January 2014 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2014 - December 2014
Care Communications, Inc.   October 2012 - December 2013
Comcast Cable  January 2006 - September 2012
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation  January 2003 - September 2005

Skills
Direct Sales, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Customer Acquisition, Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Customer Service, Team Building, Training, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media

Education
Chicago State University   1997 — 2000
Psychology

University of Illinois at Chicago   1991 — 1992

Experience
Weill Cornell Medical College  April 2015 - Present
NYU School of Medicine  June 2014 - Present
Weill Cornell Medical College  March 2013 - Present
Freelance  September 2012 - Present
Weill Cornell Medical College  July 2014 - April 2015
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2013 - June 2014
Kat Burki  June 2011 - August 2012
Ithaca College  September 2006 - May 2010
OPERA America's Workshop for Singers- Ithaca College   September 2009 - October 2009
Ann Taylor  July 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Organization Skills, Customer Service, Corporate Events, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Opera, Acting, Performing Arts, Music, Time Management, Reliability

Education
Ithaca College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Music Performance, Voice, Cum Laude

Staples High School   2002 — 2006
High School

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   March 2015 - Present
World Kitchen  February 2013 - March 2015
Hosley International  March 2011 - January 2013
Premier W.E.D   September 2010 - December 2010
Insomnia Cookies  January 2010 - May 2010
McGraw-Hill  August 2009 - December 2009

Skills
Facebook, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Sales, Product Development, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Management, Marketing

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Sociology

Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS)   2009 — 2009
Business

Experience
Dorn Marketing  May 2014 - Present
Matli Group  2010 - 2013
Lieberman Research Worldwide  2010 - 2010
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   2005 - 2007
Abercrombie and Fitch  2003 - 2005

Skills
Social Media, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Analytics, SPSS, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Promotions, Excel, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Consumer Insights, Brand Development, Business Planning, Pricing, Budgeting, Creative Problem Solving, Market Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, Strategy

Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management   2008 — 2010
MBA, Marketing

University of Michigan   1999 — 2003
BFA, Art and Design

Glenbrook South High School   1995 — 1999

Experience
Stella & Dot  October 2014 - Present
Piloxing   November 2013 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   February 2013 - Present
Salutations Yoga   February 2013 - Present
Barnes & Noble  2006 - 2011
Barnes and Noble  September 2003 - January 2010

Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Retail, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Sales, Store Operations, Time Management

Education
University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthroplogy

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology

Experience
One North Interactive  January 2015 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   April 2014 - December 2014
AIGA Chicago  May 2012 - March 2014
VSA Partners  January 2012 - March 2014
Navta   September 2009 - February 2012
Navta Associates  August 2008 - September 2009
Malone Communications   June 2008 - August 2009
NavtaSchulz Gallery   March 2002 - August 2008
Water Street Gallery   2002 - 2006

Skills
Content Strategy, Brand Development, Copywriting, Communications Strategy, Brand Development..., Brand Migration, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Strategic Communications, Web Design, Creative Direction, Content Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Strategy, Water Sports, Social Media

Education
Taylor University   1995 — 1999
BA, English Writing and Literature

James B. Conant High School

James B. Conant High School

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2011 - April 2013
LGIC   December 2006 - December 2010
Arizona State University-Public Events   January 2001 - March 2005

Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Event Management, Strategy, Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Human Resources, Direct Marketing, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Training

Education
Currently studying for SPHR Certification

DePaul University
B.A., Human Resources and Business

Experience
MailOnline  July 2014 - Present
CDMHinc   January 2013 - Present
VINDICO Group  July 2013 - January 2014
VINDICO Group  May 2012 - June 2013
VINDICO Group  March 2011 - May 2012
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   September 2008 - March 2011

Skills
Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Digital Media, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, DoubleClick, Account Management, comScore, Web Analytics, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Web Video, Social Networking, Mobile Advertising, Photoshop, Wordpress, CMS, Media Planning, Mobile Marketing, Photography, Digital Strategy

Education
Ithaca College   2004 — 2008
B.S., Photography, Visual Communication

Experience
ÄKTA - A Salesforce Company   October 2015 - Present
ÄKTA  April 2015 - September 2015
IA Collaborative  August 2014 - April 2015
IA Collaborative  July 2012 - August 2014
Gorilla  May 2011 - July 2012
The Onion  April 2009 - May 2011
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2008 - January 2009
Fran's Chocolates  July 2007 - December 2008
Fran's Chocolates  March 2006 - December 2008

Skills
Merchandising, Integration, Product Development, Email Marketing, User Experience, Licensing, Mobile Commerce, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Information Architecture, Digital Strategy, Content Management, Web Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Web Project Management, Website Development, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Project Management, Awesomeness

Education
Northwestern University   2015 — 2016
Master's Program, Learning and Organizational Change

The University of Connecticut School of Business   1999 — 2003
BS, Business Administration, Sales, Entrepreneurship

Cambridge Adult Education
Small Business Start-up and Finance

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2014 - Present
Pint Chicago   June 2011 - May 2014
Gin Lane Media  August 2009 - March 2011
Tiffany & Co.   August 2009 - March 2011
Ion Wave Technologies, Inc.   2008 - 2009

Skills
Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Strategy, Sales, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Public Relations, InDesign, Event Management, Marketing Strategy

Education
Missouri State University   2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising

Experience
The John Marshall Law School  August 2011 - Present
Total Attorneys  January 2011 - September 2011
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, Editing, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Legal Research, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Spanish, Westlaw

Education
The John Marshall Law School   2011 — 2014

Loyola University of Chicago   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Majors: Political Science, Spanish; Minor: Business Administration

Experience
Shapeways  August 2014 - Present
PCH International  June 2013 - September 2013
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2012 - September 2012
World's Finest Chocolate  June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Needfinding, Collaborative Problem..., Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel

Education
Stanford University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Product Design

St. Ignatius College Prep

Experience
Private Company  August 2012 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   May 2009 - August 2012
Smith and Wollensky Steakhouse   June 2008 - December 2008
Maggiano's Little Italy  April 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Event Management, Food, Banquets, Event Planning, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Restaurants, Inventory Management

Education
Kendall College   2005 — 2009
BA, Hospitality and Food/Beverage Management

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   May 2014 - Present

Skills
Restructuring, Change Management, Debt Restructuring, Liquidity Management, Working Capital..., Performance Improvement, Business Strategy, Acquisition Analysis, Acquisition Integration, Pricing, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Business Valuation, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuation, Finance, Business Planning, Corporate Finance, Analytics, Private Equity, Strategic Financial..., Business Transformation, Analysis, Management, Strategic Planning, Financial Planning

Education
NYU Stern School of Business   2002 — 2004
MBA, Finance, Management

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur   1993 — 1997
B.Tech, Chemical Engineering

Experience
Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago  April 2012 - Present
Fussy Baby Network - Erikson Institute   March 2010 - June 2012
Erikson Institute  September 2007 - May 2011
Erikson Institute  December 2008 - April 2009
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   December 2004 - August 2007
University of Minnesota  February 2001 - August 2003

Skills
SPSS, Grants, Program Evaluation, Research Design, Non-profits, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Child Development, Survey Research, Community Outreach, Editing, Social Services, Public Policy, Psychology, Data Collection, Microsoft Office, Science, Microsoft Word, Quantitative Research, PowerPoint, Research, Mental Health, Early Childhood...

Education
Erikson Institute   2007 — 2012
Ph.D., Child Development

The University of Chicago   2003 — 2004
M.A., Child Development

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1999 — 2003
B.A. magna cum laude, Psychology/Child Psychology

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2007 - June 2008
Vosges   January 2007 - October 2007

Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1996 — 2000

Loyola University Chicago

Experience
Plum Inc.  April 2014 - Present
Plum Inc.  April 2012 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   March 2010 - May 2011
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   January 2006 - May 2011
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   October 2006 - February 2010
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   February 2008 - August 2009
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   October 2005 - July 2007
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2005 - September 2005
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   February 2005 - May 2005
Rockit Ranch Productions  July 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Vendor Relations, Event Management, Customer Service, Proofreading, Packaging, Food, Event Planning, Brand Development, Sales, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Forecasting, Copywriting, Marketing, Graphic Design, Fashion, CRM, Management

Education
Tulane University   1997 — 2001
BS, Cell & Molecular Biology, Exercise Physiology

Experience
1157 Productions, LLC   June 2014 - Present
Leonidas Chocolate   2007 - 2010
Scharffen Berger Chocolate   2004 - 2007
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   2003 - 2004
Arkansas Repertory Theatre  1998 - 1999

Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications

Education
DePaul University   1999 — 2002
MFA, Acting

Lyon College   1994 — 1998
BA, Theatre and English

Experience
Studio 41  June 2014 - Present
Kohler Co.  June 2013 - June 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   March 2009 - April 2013
Holly Hunt  March 2003 - August 2007

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Textiles, Sales, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Store Management, Fashion, Marketing Strategy, Retail

Education
Harrington College of Design
Associate's degree, Interior Design

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2013 - July 2014
Peet's Coffee & Tea   June 2005 - November 2012
Illuminations  June 2002 - May 2004
Starbucks Coffee Company  June 1998 - February 2002

Skills
Retail, Store Management, Driving Results, Store Operations, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Hands-on Training, Instructor-led Training, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Food Safety, Food & Beverage, Accountability, Coaching, Coffee, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Employee Training, Food Service, Forecasting, Income Statement, Interviews, Leadership, Management, Multi-Unit Management, New Store Openings, P&L Management, POS, Payroll, People Development, Performance Management, Planograms, Process Scheduler, Profit, Recruiting, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Succession Planning, Team Building, Training, District Management, New Store Development, P

Education
Lewis and Clark College   1995 — 1997

Chatsworth HS

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   March 2013 - August 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2006 - February 2013
Green Screen Adventures (Weigel Broadcasting)   April 2009 - December 2012
Chicago Children's Museum  November 2006 - September 2007
Mike Abdelsayed, Home Loan Consultant   July 2005 - October 2006
Freelance  2005 - 2005
National Children's Museum (fka Capital Children's Museum)   June 2004 - September 2004

Education
Northwestern University   2001 — 2005
B.S. in Communication, Theatre

Experience
Momofuku Milk Bar  July 2015 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   October 2004 - Present
Wheatfields Bakery   October 1998 - August 2004

Skills
Food, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Event Planning, Customer Service, Management, Event Management, Sales, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Luxury Goods, Luxury Lifestyle, Retail Sales, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Food Preparation, Food Quality, Employee Training, Staff Development, Payroll, Scheduling, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Retail

Education
The University of Kansas   1996 — 2004
fine arts, painting

The University of Kansas   1996 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Sculpture

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   September 2014 - Present
Gold Coast Tickets, LTD  July 2014 - September 2014
Havas Discovery  September 2011 - May 2014
Havas Impact  February 2001 - September 2011

Education
DePaul University
Bachelors, Dual Finance / Marketing

Experience
VillageCare  July 2015 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   November 2013 - May 2015
BUST Magazine  February 2012 - January 2013
TheCelebrityCafe.com  October 2011 - January 2012
El Correo de Queens & Queens Courier   July 2010 - December 2010
Statesman, Stony Brook University   May 2009 - June 2010
The Statesman  January 2009 - May 2009
Statesman   February 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Writing, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Video Editing, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Blogging, News Writing, Ap Style, Facebook, Wordpress, Storytelling, Breaking News, Broadcast Journalism, Social Media, Audacity, Feature Articles, Social Networking, Photography, Press Releases, Soundslides, Avid, Magazines

Education
Stony Brook University   2006 — 2010
BA, Journalism

Stony Brook University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Experience
Venokado   September 2013 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2011 - August 2014
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group  February 2011 - November 2011
David Burke Group  January 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Sales, Leadership, Social Media, Public Speaking, Marketing, Project Management, Research, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Negotiation, Event Planning, Budgets, Team Leadership

Education
Kendall College   2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)

University of Illinois Chicago   2005 — 2007
Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
The Public Response Group   Owner / OperatorIsn't That SweetJanuary 2008 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   January 2007 - September 2007

Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois   2008 — 2009
BBA, Hospitality Management

Experience
AlliedBarton Security Services  March 2014 - Present
MCS Industries Inc.  February 2010 - May 2013
Fibre-Craft Materials   2006 - 2009
Vosges Haut Chocolat  November 2001 - August 2006
Agnes & Hoss   September 2005 - December 2005
Barba Fine Jewelers   July 1999 - July 2001

Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Product Design, Fashion, Photoshop, FTP, Trend Research, Trendwatching, Team Spirit, Highly Adaptable, Attention To Detail, CAD, Product Development, Trend Analysis, Trend, Sketching, Packaging, Concept Development, Mood Boards, Fashion Illustration, Textiles, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Illinois Institute of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   Midwest Sales RepAlcon Laboratories, Inc.January 1979 - 1981

Education
Northeastern University   1974 — 1978
BS, Business

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   June 2012 - Present
Self Employed  August 2009 - June 2012
Square One Precision Lighting   December 2007 - March 2009
Lightwriters Neon Inc.   September 2006 - January 2009
Cattails Flower Market   July 2006 - April 2008

Skills
Art, Graphic Design, Drawing, Illustration, Painting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Photography, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Management, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Neon Design, Glassbending, Graphic Design

Experience
Naked Wines  August 2015 - Present
St. Helena Olive Oil Co.   October 2014 - August 2015
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   January 2014 - June 2014
Quiet Light Securities LLC  October 2011 - April 2013
ADM Investor Services  August 2007 - October 2011

Skills
Management, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Team Building

Education
Southeast Community College   2007 — 2007
N/A, Business Administration and Management, General

Beatrice High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, General Education

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2013 - Present
Nassau Candy Distributors, Inc.   July 2012 - May 2013
Pure Dark, Chocolate New Ventures   September 2010 - August 2012
Boca Bons, Inc   March 2007 - June 2010
Pretty Please, Inc.   September 2003 - September 2006
Yves St Laurent Parfums   February 1988 - September 1990
Parfums Stern Inc   January 1982 - January 1988
Parfums Stern, Inc.   January 1984 - January 1987
Parfums Stern, Inc.   January 1982 - January 1984

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Advertising, Fashion, Sales, Event Management, Sales Operations, Luxury Goods, Wholesale, Budgets, Packaging, Marketing Strategy, Real Estate, Marketing, Trade Shows, Sales Management

Education
The George Washington University - School of Business   1978 — 1982
BBA, Marketing

Advertising Women of New York

Cosmetic Executive Women

Florida Atlantic University

Experience
Self-employed  Co-ownerMint Julep BooksJune 2012 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   August 2007 - August 2008
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   May 2005 - August 2007
Wood Ad Sales   August 2004 - April 2005

Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Account Management, Project Management

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2001 — 2004
Master's degree, Integrated Marketing Communication

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee   1996 — 2000
Broadcast Journalism, minor-Italian, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Experience
Vosges Haut-Chocolat   May 2013 - September 2014
LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS  March 2012 - February 2013

Skills
Facebook, Customer Service, Social Networking, Retail, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Teamwork, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Retail Sales, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Leadership, Cashiering, Store Management, Inventory Management, Outlook, Data Entry, Sales Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Public Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Social Media, Telephone Skills, Inventory Control

Education
DeVry University-Illinois   2012 — 2014