Furniture Maker / Owner

• Feb 2019 - Present

Custom furniture design and build that tells a story. * Own and operate a custom furniture-making shop * Market and promote business * Develop a CNC woodworking business organically from repeated requests to offer products for purchase * Connect with potential clients to understand their custom project needs and translate those needs and my skills into a uniquely satisfying piece * Apply creative and analytic skills from concept to creation Custom furniture design and build that tells a story. * Own and operate a custom furniture-making shop * Market and promote business * Develop a CNC woodworking business organically from repeated requests to offer products for purchase * Connect with potential clients to understand their custom project needs and translate those needs and my skills into a uniquely satisfying piece * Apply creative and analytic skills from concept to creation

Club Soccer Coach/ Head Coach

• Sep 2008 - Present

Head Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer

• Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

Advanced Coach & Trainer

• Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

Track & Field Head Coach

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2022

Head Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

Director, Sports Academy

• Nov 2015 - May 2018

I was part of the team that built a non-profit business that attempted to engage the community through programming in sports and the arts, it was Christ-centered, and delivered in the marketplace. The goal was to design programs in sports and the arts, that improve participants’ skills, help them cultivate their character, and contribute to the world. We understood that by fostering character in sports and arts we could impact our community, region, and indirectly our country as those people grow and fan out to other communities. AREAS OF NOTE: * Designed and implemented the Social Media and Web Platform * Along with the Executive Director, Created the foundation of the business and turned it into a thriving non profit. Show less

Head Coach, Girls Varsity Soccer

• May 2014 - Jan 2017

AREAS OF NOTE: * 2014 District Champions, Division II * 2015 District Runner Up, Division II * 2016 District Runner Up, Division II * 2016 Greater Akron Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association, Private School Coach of the Year AREAS OF NOTE: * 2014 District Champions, Division II * 2015 District Runner Up, Division II * 2016 District Runner Up, Division II * 2016 Greater Akron Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association, Private School Coach of the Year

Midwest Area Sr. Sales Trainer

• Aug 2005 - Dec 2014

I was part of a dynamic sales training team that trained sales professionals in the telecommunications industry. We delivered complex technical information to sales and service employees in the Midwest Area. I facilitated key initiatives that drove business performance metrics and developed skills in sales professionals to overachieve performance goals.AREAS OF NOTE:* Coached and advised managerial staff on how to maximize new tools learned by their sales staff.* Developed strong technical knowledge and application skill on emerging products and services that allowed sales professionals to be true wireless experts. Show less

Retail Store Manager

• Jul 2004 - Aug 2005

I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of retail sales store with over $250,000 in inventory. I coached and developed the staff to achieve daily goals. AREAS OF NOTE:* Created Data Sales program that increased high-end device sales by more than 3900% within the first month and 1900% within the first six months. That program became the base of the regional data sales program.

Assistant Store Manager

• May 2001 - Jul 2004

I supported the Store Manager in daily operation of a retail location. My direct responsibility was to drive sales numbers, hire, train, coach, and develop sales professionals to meet and exceed their sales goals on a monthly basis. AREAS OF NOTE:* Effectively used conflict resolution skills to overcome customer objections and complaints in a way to turn customers into promoters. * Developed exceptional customer rapport with the surrounding community of customers and made the location a desired destination. Show less

High School Girls Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach

• Jun 2013 - May 2014