Experience

Mainstream Boutique

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner / Operator

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Luxxotica International, Eyeware

• MN

• Sales

  • May 2019 - Nov 2019



RTI International

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Interviewer

  • Feb 2019 - May 2019



Home Depot

• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• InHome Sales Representative

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  I am excited to expand my area of sales experience by going directly into consumers homes to sell entire projects. Securing a job from product selection to installation and ultimately being the face and contact for Home Depot InHome Sales. Achieved top ranking sales out of 45 sales representatives 3rd month on the job. I am excited to expand my area of sales experience by going directly into consumers homes to sell entire projects. Securing a job from product selection to installation and ultimately being the face and contact for Home Depot InHome Sales. Achieved top ranking sales out of 45 sales representatives 3rd month on the job.



Jacmel Jewelry

• United States
• Luxury Goods & Jewelry
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Accounts Sales

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  Jacmel Jewelry acquired Toucan October 2016 with the intention to expand their categories of business. My original employer was Toucan who had been known for decades for sourcing, manufacturing and marketing affordable fine jewelry for children's and teens. My emphasis was to maximize sales and categories of business specifically at Nordstrom, Von Maur, Piercing Pagoda and Aafes. Nordstrom children's had their largest growth and expansion in less than 1 year of working with them. Jacmel Jewelry acquired Toucan October 2016 with the intention to expand their categories of business. My original employer was Toucan who had been known for decades for sourcing, manufacturing and marketing affordable fine jewelry for children's and teens. My emphasis was to maximize sales and categories of business specifically at Nordstrom, Von Maur, Piercing Pagoda and Aafes. Nordstrom children's had their largest growth and expansion in less than 1 year of working with them.



EVEREVE

• United States
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Inventory Specialist

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2016

  I am honored to have been a part of the very exciting Evereve Stores. Evereve has opened 50+ stores in only 10 years and is still on a fast track to continue their expansion. An inventory specialist role is a balance of operations and inventory flow of product based on seasons, sales, md's and overall turnover for each individual store. There is no distribution center at Evereve and therefore takes specialists who understand those needs and demands to execute them while being as proficient… Show more I am honored to have been a part of the very exciting Evereve Stores. Evereve has opened 50+ stores in only 10 years and is still on a fast track to continue their expansion. An inventory specialist role is a balance of operations and inventory flow of product based on seasons, sales, md's and overall turnover for each individual store. There is no distribution center at Evereve and therefore takes specialists who understand those needs and demands to execute them while being as proficient as possible. Evereve is an amazing company who cares for and honors the role of being a Mom. Evereve means "Life" representing a woman who gives life and then lives it. To empower Mom's to love the woman she is today. Evereve believes a Mom who is fully alive is the best gift to her family. That simply is Evereve's goal. Show less I am honored to have been a part of the very exciting Evereve Stores. Evereve has opened 50+ stores in only 10 years and is still on a fast track to continue their expansion. An inventory specialist role is a balance of operations and inventory flow of product based on seasons, sales, md's and overall turnover for each individual store. There is no distribution center at Evereve and therefore takes specialists who understand those needs and demands to execute them while being as proficient… Show more I am honored to have been a part of the very exciting Evereve Stores. Evereve has opened 50+ stores in only 10 years and is still on a fast track to continue their expansion. An inventory specialist role is a balance of operations and inventory flow of product based on seasons, sales, md's and overall turnover for each individual store. There is no distribution center at Evereve and therefore takes specialists who understand those needs and demands to execute them while being as proficient as possible. Evereve is an amazing company who cares for and honors the role of being a Mom. Evereve means "Life" representing a woman who gives life and then lives it. To empower Mom's to love the woman she is today. Evereve believes a Mom who is fully alive is the best gift to her family. That simply is Evereve's goal. Show less



Jazz Co.

• Prior Lake, MN

• Owner, consulting

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2015

  I managed and developed a 40 seat bar/cafe with live Jazz music five nights a week. Drove business by being consistently involved in community events, creating specials to connect with specific target markets. I offered students a safe house during after school hours where they could study and socialize with friends at an hour that is typically risky for young adults. We did weekly TV cooking segments and hosted local fund raisers to increase cafe identity and ultimately sales. In addition,… Show more I managed and developed a 40 seat bar/cafe with live Jazz music five nights a week. Drove business by being consistently involved in community events, creating specials to connect with specific target markets. I offered students a safe house during after school hours where they could study and socialize with friends at an hour that is typically risky for young adults. We did weekly TV cooking segments and hosted local fund raisers to increase cafe identity and ultimately sales. In addition, I independently consulted with individuals opening small businesses and cafes to best utilize their unique offerings and talents continually using the success of my business as an example. Show less I managed and developed a 40 seat bar/cafe with live Jazz music five nights a week. Drove business by being consistently involved in community events, creating specials to connect with specific target markets. I offered students a safe house during after school hours where they could study and socialize with friends at an hour that is typically risky for young adults. We did weekly TV cooking segments and hosted local fund raisers to increase cafe identity and ultimately sales. In addition,… Show more I managed and developed a 40 seat bar/cafe with live Jazz music five nights a week. Drove business by being consistently involved in community events, creating specials to connect with specific target markets. I offered students a safe house during after school hours where they could study and socialize with friends at an hour that is typically risky for young adults. We did weekly TV cooking segments and hosted local fund raisers to increase cafe identity and ultimately sales. In addition, I independently consulted with individuals opening small businesses and cafes to best utilize their unique offerings and talents continually using the success of my business as an example. Show less



Fossil Group, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President Men's Leather Division

  • Dec 1992 - Feb 2003

  Drove wholesale shipments in the men's leather division from $10M to $32M in three years. Recruited, managed, motivated and guided a highly productive team of individuals nationally. Increased market share penetration by creating and implementing new product strategies based on market trends and needs. Successful supply chain management and communication skills. I was passionate about communicating with all levels of people from a seasoned sales team, designers and manufacturers to… Show more Drove wholesale shipments in the men's leather division from $10M to $32M in three years. Recruited, managed, motivated and guided a highly productive team of individuals nationally. Increased market share penetration by creating and implementing new product strategies based on market trends and needs. Successful supply chain management and communication skills. I was passionate about communicating with all levels of people from a seasoned sales team, designers and manufacturers to Presidents and CEO's. Show less Drove wholesale shipments in the men's leather division from $10M to $32M in three years. Recruited, managed, motivated and guided a highly productive team of individuals nationally. Increased market share penetration by creating and implementing new product strategies based on market trends and needs. Successful supply chain management and communication skills. I was passionate about communicating with all levels of people from a seasoned sales team, designers and manufacturers to… Show more Drove wholesale shipments in the men's leather division from $10M to $32M in three years. Recruited, managed, motivated and guided a highly productive team of individuals nationally. Increased market share penetration by creating and implementing new product strategies based on market trends and needs. Successful supply chain management and communication skills. I was passionate about communicating with all levels of people from a seasoned sales team, designers and manufacturers to Presidents and CEO's. Show less



Perry Ellis International

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• West Coast Regional

  • Sep 1990 - Dec 1993

  Grew sales in specialty markets from $.5M to $3M in two years. Developed previously untapped business with Nordstrom ultimately securing representation in all regions. Nurtured relationships with Department store buyers and added exclusive products securing placement of the brand at the national level. Grew sales in specialty markets from $.5M to $3M in two years. Developed previously untapped business with Nordstrom ultimately securing representation in all regions. Nurtured relationships with Department store buyers and added exclusive products securing placement of the brand at the national level.



Weinstock's Department Stores

• Sacramento, California

• Buyer; Better Sportwear & Junior Knits

  • Jun 1988 - Sep 1990

  Responsibilities included product selection, buying, pricing distribution and coordinating of merchandise and promotional advertising of 13 stores. Developed strong negotiating skills, special events planning and budget management. Responsibilities included product selection, buying, pricing distribution and coordinating of merchandise and promotional advertising of 13 stores. Developed strong negotiating skills, special events planning and budget management.