Ed Tech III

• Aug 2021 - Present

Company Owner

• Mar 2017 - Present

A camping gear rental company servicing Maine visitors and locals. MCGR provides complete camping kits for singles, families and couples. We also have a converted mini-van the "Lucy" available for rental through www.outdoorsy.com. All you need is a plan! A camping gear rental company servicing Maine visitors and locals. MCGR provides complete camping kits for singles, families and couples. We also have a converted mini-van the "Lucy" available for rental through www.outdoorsy.com. All you need is a plan!

Bicycle Tour Guide

• May 2016 - Present

Lead both large (15+) and small groups on brewery, lighthouse and Casco Bay island tours. Share knowledge of Portland and Maine history, funny stories, and provide exceptional hospitality and memorable experiences Lead both large (15+) and small groups on brewery, lighthouse and Casco Bay island tours. Share knowledge of Portland and Maine history, funny stories, and provide exceptional hospitality and memorable experiences

Alternative Education Teacher

• Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

Cabela's Retail- Camping Specialist

• Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

Responsible for all aspects of camping section presentation and sales. Provide outfitter knowledge for Maine excursions, promote safety and trip preparedness Responsible for all aspects of camping section presentation and sales. Provide outfitter knowledge for Maine excursions, promote safety and trip preparedness

Foodie Tour Leader

• May 2017 - Jun 2020

Lead walking and boat tours with an emphasis on Portland's food and brew scene. Share history and savory tastes from the land and sea of Maine. Provide exceptional guest service and experience Lead walking and boat tours with an emphasis on Portland's food and brew scene. Share history and savory tastes from the land and sea of Maine. Provide exceptional guest service and experience

Retail Specialist

• Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Responsible for sales at Boutique travel and luggage store Responsible for sales at Boutique travel and luggage store

Portland Store Manager

• Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

Worked as a part of a team of managers to deliver an exceptional customer experience to cyclists and skiers in Greater Portland. Directly supervised 6-9 people on both the sales floor and repair shop. Completed merchandising and atmosphere initiatives to promote a women friendly environment. Planned and executed staff morale boosting initiatives that included events and reward based outings. Instituted operational changes and marketing strategies that grew bicycle and ski leasing revenue, kids and seniors bike sales, Fat bike sales, and bike leasing for corporate events Show less

Retail Operations Manager

• 2005 - 2015

Handled day to day sales, staff scheduling, merchandising, cash management, inventory, payroll and HR functions for a family owned bike and ski shop in Mid Coast Maine. Coordinated with service and repair shop to facilitate repairs and service for a large, varied and loyal local client base. Handled reception and servicing of incoming phone calls, coordinated with Web Order Manager, Web sales leaders, Web and Race Team administrator to deliver a cohesive, memorable quality customer experience across all facets of the physical retail store, retail web site and boutique bicycle brand. Show less

Assistant Vice President

• Jul 2002 - Sep 2004

As part of the acquisition of APP continued direct and indirect sales of Flexible Benefit Plan administration and web based payroll software to companies through out Maine and New Hampshire. Presented, trained and enrolled client employees initially and at open enrollment for Flexible Benefit Plans as well as worked with internal payroll professionals to maintain quality, timeliness and accuracy of payroll and benefit functions. Served as a representative officer of the bank in marketing initiatives and events, community outreach while Bangor Savings Bank focused efforts towards growth and expansion in southern Maine Show less

Sales Executive

• Jan 2001 - Jul 2002

Direct and indirect sales of Flexible Benefit Plan administration and web based payroll software to companies through out Maine and New Hampshire. Presented, trained and enrolled client employees initially and at open enrollment for Flexible Benefit Plans as well as worked with internal payroll professionals to maintain quality, timeliness and accuracy of payroll and benefit functions Direct and indirect sales of Flexible Benefit Plan administration and web based payroll software to companies through out Maine and New Hampshire. Presented, trained and enrolled client employees initially and at open enrollment for Flexible Benefit Plans as well as worked with internal payroll professionals to maintain quality, timeliness and accuracy of payroll and benefit functions

Sales Executive

• Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

Direct and indirect sales of Flexible Benefit Plan administration and defined contribution retirement plans to small and medium sized companies through out New England. Presented to, trained and enrolled client employees initially and at open enrollment along with partner third party administrators Direct and indirect sales of Flexible Benefit Plan administration and defined contribution retirement plans to small and medium sized companies through out New England. Presented to, trained and enrolled client employees initially and at open enrollment along with partner third party administrators

Sales Executive

• Sep 1996 - Dec 1999

Direct and indirect sales of Flexible Benefit Plan administration to small and medium sized companies through out New England. Presented, trained and enrolled client employees initially and at open enrollment along with partner third party administrators Direct and indirect sales of Flexible Benefit Plan administration to small and medium sized companies through out New England. Presented, trained and enrolled client employees initially and at open enrollment along with partner third party administrators