Experience

Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Economic Development Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Economic Development Specialist who works with small businesses to acquire financing to open, grow, and expand their business. I guide these businesses through the application process, often helping directly with financial reporting and forecasting. In addition, I execute reporting and program evaluations as directed by the EDA on a semi-annual basis. I have overhauled the company’s social media presence by maintaining the website, along with our Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. Economic Development Specialist who works with small businesses to acquire financing to open, grow, and expand their business. I guide these businesses through the application process, often helping directly with financial reporting and forecasting. In addition, I execute reporting and program evaluations as directed by the EDA on a semi-annual basis. I have overhauled the company’s social media presence by maintaining the website, along with our Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles.



Macy's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior, Workforce Strategy & Operations

  • Feb 2016 - Jun 2020

  Senior leader responsible for budget planning and trend forecasting, schedule production, ownership targets, and scheduling initiatives for the Backstage Division in Macy's. Led development and execution of customer service centers, and Big Ticket integration aimed at increasing gross margin, and decreasing costs. Added responsibility of regional schedule execution of Macy's locations.

• Regional Staffing Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Jan 2016

  Oversaw budget planning for staffing and schedules within the region, at the location level. Collaborated with district and store teams to communicate and implement company strategies. Led onboarding, training, and development for District Staffing Manager.

• District Staffing Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Sep 2014

  Analyzed staffing levels and productivity, evaluated business trends and opportunities for the district. Led the roll-out of new scheduling system, Kronos, in Herald Square, Macy's Flagship store, and led colleague discussion groups across the country, on Kronos as the subject matter expert.

• Staffing Planner

  • Apr 2006 - Jan 2011

  Generated weekly schedules on budget to company standards. Reviewed aging positions within stores to determine ability to hire.

• Manager

  • Jun 1996 - Apr 2006

  Store level manager responsible for driving sales, profit, customer service, and managing various departments.



Herkimer County Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct

  • Sep 2005 - May 2012

  Taught microeconomics, macroeconomics, first year seminar, and business classes at Herkimer College, introducing genre specific and current events into class discussions. Incorporated computer literacy by providing instruction and requiring the use of Microsoft Office. Taught microeconomics, macroeconomics, first year seminar, and business classes at Herkimer College, introducing genre specific and current events into class discussions. Incorporated computer literacy by providing instruction and requiring the use of Microsoft Office.