Experience

Prospect Heights School District 23

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Pre K-8th Grade Illinois Certification Pre K-8th Grade Illinois Certification



VIPKid

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• English Second Language Teacher

  • May 2020 - Oct 2021

  TESOL, Level 4-6, Free Talk, Story, Speaking and Trial Certified TESOL, Level 4-6, Free Talk, Story, Speaking and Trial Certified



Magic Ears

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• English Second Language Teacher

  • Nov 2020 - Jul 2021



DAVACO

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Brand Merchandise Coordinator - Nike, Birkenstock, Robert Graham, COACH

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2020

  Merchandise assigned doors according to client standards Serve as liaison between Brand and Store Management, teaching standards and acting as key contact First Place Winner Central Photo Contest - Merchandising Sightlines, Summer 2015 National Photo of the Week, Davaco Merchandising, Summer 2015 National Photo of the Week, Davaco Merchandising, Spring and Fall 2016 Merchandise assigned doors according to client standards Serve as liaison between Brand and Store Management, teaching standards and acting as key contact First Place Winner Central Photo Contest - Merchandising Sightlines, Summer 2015 National Photo of the Week, Davaco Merchandising, Summer 2015 National Photo of the Week, Davaco Merchandising, Spring and Fall 2016



Tailor (app)

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Online Fashion Stylist

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2019

  Style clients through interactions on a web based platform. Style clients through interactions on a web based platform.



The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Merchandiser

  • Jun 2013 - Nov 2013

  Manage Visuals in Cosmetics, Home and Ralph Lauren Mens Assist Visual Management in executing visual directives and general merchandising Recognized by Clinique, Este Lauder, Lancôme and Elizabeth Arden for high impact cosmetic vitrine promotional displays Manage Visuals in Cosmetics, Home and Ralph Lauren Mens Assist Visual Management in executing visual directives and general merchandising Recognized by Clinique, Este Lauder, Lancôme and Elizabeth Arden for high impact cosmetic vitrine promotional displays



Sears

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Styling Department Associate

  • May 2011 - May 2013

  Coordinate a seamless workflow between Merchandise Operations and Styling Department Effectively communicate critical styling information and client specifications for on-set preparation Manage team of Junior Stylists Prep merchandise for professional advertising imaging Coordinate a seamless workflow between Merchandise Operations and Styling Department Effectively communicate critical styling information and client specifications for on-set preparation Manage team of Junior Stylists Prep merchandise for professional advertising imaging



Macy's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Merchandiser

  • Oct 2010 - May 2011

  Directly responsible for over 24,000 square feet of sales floor in Menswear and Juniors Departments Best Menwear Cold Weather Display, Holiday 2010 Best Menwear Center Isle Footprints, Holiday 2010 Best Glasswear Display, Holiday 2010 Directly responsible for over 24,000 square feet of sales floor in Menswear and Juniors Departments Best Menwear Cold Weather Display, Holiday 2010 Best Menwear Center Isle Footprints, Holiday 2010 Best Glasswear Display, Holiday 2010



Mark Shale

• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Menswear Visual Merchandiser

  • May 2010 - May 2011

  Devise and execute effective merchandising strategies according to trend, target market and profitability Assist Menswear Management Create weekly internal newsletter Devise and execute effective merchandising strategies according to trend, target market and profitability Assist Menswear Management Create weekly internal newsletter



E Street Denim Company

• Highland Park, IL

• Merchandise Manager

  • Mar 2010 - Apr 2010

  Coach sales and sales support team members on product knowledge, client relationship management and direct day-to- day activities in a unified effort to drive profit Report to buyers and company owners regarding initiatives and feedback Coach sales and sales support team members on product knowledge, client relationship management and direct day-to- day activities in a unified effort to drive profit Report to buyers and company owners regarding initiatives and feedback



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fashion Consultant and Department Visual Merchandiser

  • May 2009 - Mar 2010

  Implemented strategic and creative visual displays based on corporate directive and consumer research in Savvy and Women's Designer departments Executed four successful sales driving events in partnership with management, including trunk shows and focus days Recognized for Top Personal Trade, 2009 and Top Department Sales per Hour, December 2009 Implemented strategic and creative visual displays based on corporate directive and consumer research in Savvy and Women's Designer departments Executed four successful sales driving events in partnership with management, including trunk shows and focus days Recognized for Top Personal Trade, 2009 and Top Department Sales per Hour, December 2009



Neiman Marcus Group

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advanced Contemporary Labels Brand Manager

  • Jul 2006 - Mar 2009

  Advanced Contemporary Brand Manager December 2008 - March 2009 Shared product-level insight with buyers and designer representatives to maximize marketability and drive sales Trained nine sales team members on vendor product knowledge to enhance sales skills and improve performance Generated $30K through a cost efficient styling event Marc by Marc Jacobs Brand Manager August 2008- December 2008 Executed Marc Jacobs merchandising standards and managed product which resulted in quarterly sales 8% above target Maximized retail presence by negotiating product placement Sales Specialist, St. Louis, MO July 2006 - August 2008 Maintained $323 sales per hour – significantly above department average Utilized client relationship management to develop a loyal clientele contributing to the profitability of department Show less



Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis

• Greater St. Louis Area

• Marketing Intern

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Designed "Show Me the Art," a corporate marketing tool illustrating the correlation between arts and the economy Updated K-12 Educational Contacts in Art Commandos database, ensuring efficient advertising Developed professional voice composing cultural event reviews for ArtsZipper.com, an online event calendar Promoted ArtsZipper.com to collegiate demographic by conducting market research, canvassing sponsors, and creating promotional media Awarded Regional Art Commission's Award of Excellence, July 2008 for diligent work-ethic and dedication to the organization Show less



Carden Group Communications, LLC

• Fashion Show Producer

  • Dec 2007 - Aug 2008

  Produced and styled five runway fashion shows of which styling was featured in St. Louis Best Bridal Fall and Winter 2008 Magazine Produced and styled five runway fashion shows of which styling was featured in St. Louis Best Bridal Fall and Winter 2008 Magazine



BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP

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

• Clientele Manager and Part-Time Assistant Manager

  • May 2005 - Jun 2006

  Trained five sales specialists on client relationship management Achieved #1 sales per hour in Midwest District, Spring 2006 Trained five sales specialists on client relationship management Achieved #1 sales per hour in Midwest District, Spring 2006