Experience

Merola Tile Distributors of America

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Coordinator

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Coordinates new product development and production process from initial design concept to release. Leads projects including objectives, milestones, timelines from concept to launch. Ensures sampling deadlines are met and troubleshoots any sample delays. Reviews all prototypes and ensures quality control standards are met. Assists with planning and implementing new product releases. Organizes and maintains the sample collection. Communicates daily with overseas vendors and factories to understand supplier capabilities. Works closely with vendors to obtain necessary information regarding products. Merola Tile is a leading national tile distributor that proudly imports high quality, on-trend and emotionally inspiring tiles from around the world to suit a diverse flooring market. Show less



Picnic Time Family of Brands

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Development Assistant

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2020

  ➢Communicated with clients to refine designs and secure final approval for production, using the Adobe Suite to create every element of the item design process with top licenses such as Disney, Star Wars and NFL. ➢ Created functional and appealing product designs, with key role in production and design for future and current brand products that are top selling in their categories globally. Coordinated with suppliers internationally and internally to put new items on shelves in major retailers like Target and online stores, i.e. frequently featured in “Amazon’s Choice”. ➢ Coordinated production of prototype samples with suppliers for product development, sales and QC testing. Worked with internal and external designers, engineers and specialists to enhance product functionality and design. Show less



Coast to Coast Computer Products

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Account Executive

  • Nov 2017 - Sep 2018

  ➢ Sales team member responsible for the procurement, negotiation and closing of sales orders with businesses nationwide. ➢ Consistently in the top ten highest monthly gross profit earners of my sales level peers. Since 1985, Coast to Coast has been providing high-quality computer supplies at a competitive price. Coast to Coast carries all the leading brand name ink and toner, including our exclusive Diamond Series™ product line as well as IT supplies. Our expert staff works with you to analyze your needs and offer you a variety of printing solutions as well as data management software, data storage media, hardware, managed print services, printers, and tablets. Show less



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Specialist

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2017

  Previously a Broadcaster and Operations Manager at an American Forces Network broadcasting center in Rota, Spain. During my time as Operations Manager, I scheduled all media operations and edit/approved all radio and television broadcast products created by my team of seven fellow broadcasters. In addition, I was the station's main afternoon radio host, broadcasting live daily to an audience of over 100,000 people. I also managed the network's official social media pages, and created television-standard Navy news video stories as well as viral media. Responsible for coordinating with numerous European and Asian media professionals and collaborating on content across multiple media platforms in both continents. Prior to my assignment at AFN, I was a photojournalist and lead editor at a Navy Public Affairs Support Element in Japan. I wrote over 100 published hard and soft news releases, ranging from official news releases to personal feature stories. In addition, I covered numerous high priority military exercises with over 500 images published online, resulting in use by international news syndicates to include CNN.com, Time.com and FoxNews.com. Show less



Liberty Tax

• United States
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Associate

  • Jan 2009 - May 2010

  - Digital and Street Marketing for the Market Street Ventura Liberty Tax office location. - Routine office work: cold calls, reception desk, walk-in customer service . - Office tax filing database management, filing and organizing skills. - Digital and Street Marketing for the Market Street Ventura Liberty Tax office location. - Routine office work: cold calls, reception desk, walk-in customer service . - Office tax filing database management, filing and organizing skills.