Experience

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices The Preferred Realty

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Realtor

  • Jul 2009 - Present

  As an experienced Realtor in the Pittsburgh market, I work with buyers and sellers to help in areas of the home buying process. As a buyers agent, I work in partnership with loan officers who are knowledgeable about all the loan products available. Approved buyers can expect to be pre-qualified and find a quality home. I prepare and research homes to tour, arrange showings, write agreements and get buyers closed in no time. As a seller's agent, I put together detailed marketing strategies to… Show more As an experienced Realtor in the Pittsburgh market, I work with buyers and sellers to help in areas of the home buying process. As a buyers agent, I work in partnership with loan officers who are knowledgeable about all the loan products available. Approved buyers can expect to be pre-qualified and find a quality home. I prepare and research homes to tour, arrange showings, write agreements and get buyers closed in no time. As a seller's agent, I put together detailed marketing strategies to get sellers' homes sold quickly. I arrange showings with the buyer's agent and help sellers adjust to moving or relocating. As a seller's agent, I hold open houses and agent tours. My knowledge of short sales and foreclosures also is an advantage in today's market while working with investors. Rental and Lease Certified. Show less As an experienced Realtor in the Pittsburgh market, I work with buyers and sellers to help in areas of the home buying process. As a buyers agent, I work in partnership with loan officers who are knowledgeable about all the loan products available. Approved buyers can expect to be pre-qualified and find a quality home. I prepare and research homes to tour, arrange showings, write agreements and get buyers closed in no time. As a seller's agent, I put together detailed marketing strategies to… Show more As an experienced Realtor in the Pittsburgh market, I work with buyers and sellers to help in areas of the home buying process. As a buyers agent, I work in partnership with loan officers who are knowledgeable about all the loan products available. Approved buyers can expect to be pre-qualified and find a quality home. I prepare and research homes to tour, arrange showings, write agreements and get buyers closed in no time. As a seller's agent, I put together detailed marketing strategies to get sellers' homes sold quickly. I arrange showings with the buyer's agent and help sellers adjust to moving or relocating. As a seller's agent, I hold open houses and agent tours. My knowledge of short sales and foreclosures also is an advantage in today's market while working with investors. Rental and Lease Certified. Show less



The TJX Companies, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Store Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Jun 2023

  Lead the business with vision and strategy by establishing business goals that are aligned with the company’s priorities. Develop and implement plans to achieve the vision and focus the team’s efforts on meeting the goals. Risk-taker and resilient to changes within the market and company. Manages and directs the operations of the store by connecting store objectives to the organizational goals and managing a team of Assistant Store Managers and associates to drive profitable sales, develop… Show more Lead the business with vision and strategy by establishing business goals that are aligned with the company’s priorities. Develop and implement plans to achieve the vision and focus the team’s efforts on meeting the goals. Risk-taker and resilient to changes within the market and company. Manages and directs the operations of the store by connecting store objectives to the organizational goals and managing a team of Assistant Store Managers and associates to drive profitable sales, develop talent, achieve operational goals and exceed customer expectations. Recruits, interview, and hire store associates. Interviews and recommends the hiring of assistant store managers. Evaluate all associates including management performance reviews. Recommends and executes the discipline and termination of ASMs and associates. Coach, train, and develops ASMs. Develop training plans that allow for development and succession planning. Oversees scheduling of store management, all functions related to opening and closing the store, and the store maintenance process. Accountable for financial operation within the store (payroll, markdown compliance, cash control). Reviews and analyzes operational reports and audit results. Ensures the safety of all associates and customers. Manages a team of 50+ associates, totaling over 10 million dollars in annual sales volume. Show less Lead the business with vision and strategy by establishing business goals that are aligned with the company’s priorities. Develop and implement plans to achieve the vision and focus the team’s efforts on meeting the goals. Risk-taker and resilient to changes within the market and company. Manages and directs the operations of the store by connecting store objectives to the organizational goals and managing a team of Assistant Store Managers and associates to drive profitable sales, develop… Show more Lead the business with vision and strategy by establishing business goals that are aligned with the company’s priorities. Develop and implement plans to achieve the vision and focus the team’s efforts on meeting the goals. Risk-taker and resilient to changes within the market and company. Manages and directs the operations of the store by connecting store objectives to the organizational goals and managing a team of Assistant Store Managers and associates to drive profitable sales, develop talent, achieve operational goals and exceed customer expectations. Recruits, interview, and hire store associates. Interviews and recommends the hiring of assistant store managers. Evaluate all associates including management performance reviews. Recommends and executes the discipline and termination of ASMs and associates. Coach, train, and develops ASMs. Develop training plans that allow for development and succession planning. Oversees scheduling of store management, all functions related to opening and closing the store, and the store maintenance process. Accountable for financial operation within the store (payroll, markdown compliance, cash control). Reviews and analyzes operational reports and audit results. Ensures the safety of all associates and customers. Manages a team of 50+ associates, totaling over 10 million dollars in annual sales volume. Show less



Starbucks

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager

  • May 2019 - Mar 2020

  Responsible for successfully leading a team of store partners to create and maintain the Starbucks Experience for customers and partners. Supervise and direct staffing decisions, hiring, training, and development. Manage the store’s financial performance through P&L reports and monthly status reports. Review quarterly business reports and review cash and inventory management. Responsible for successfully leading a team of store partners to create and maintain the Starbucks Experience for customers and partners. Supervise and direct staffing decisions, hiring, training, and development. Manage the store’s financial performance through P&L reports and monthly status reports. Review quarterly business reports and review cash and inventory management.



Charlotte Russe

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Store Manager/Multi-unit store manager

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2019

  Accomplished Store Manager, possessing the ability to operate multi-units (stores). Able to recruit, hire and train store associates and management within each location. Provided ongoing training for entire store teams. Proven ability to facilitate workloads across multiple locations. Owned and exemplified the brand experience and culture in the store from start to finish by maximizing conversion and sales when running the sales floor. Provided at the moment coaching on conversion behaviors and… Show more Accomplished Store Manager, possessing the ability to operate multi-units (stores). Able to recruit, hire and train store associates and management within each location. Provided ongoing training for entire store teams. Proven ability to facilitate workloads across multiple locations. Owned and exemplified the brand experience and culture in the store from start to finish by maximizing conversion and sales when running the sales floor. Provided at the moment coaching on conversion behaviors and Zone coverage; ensuring maximum brand experience for our customers. Worked with District Manager to develop strategic goals for sales plan, payroll, expense control, and shrink. Communicated goals to store team and managed process to reach desired KPIs. Lead team to implement new product flow expectations. Managed and operated an annual sales volume of 1.2 million, 1 million, and 750,000 simultaneously. Show less Accomplished Store Manager, possessing the ability to operate multi-units (stores). Able to recruit, hire and train store associates and management within each location. Provided ongoing training for entire store teams. Proven ability to facilitate workloads across multiple locations. Owned and exemplified the brand experience and culture in the store from start to finish by maximizing conversion and sales when running the sales floor. Provided at the moment coaching on conversion behaviors and… Show more Accomplished Store Manager, possessing the ability to operate multi-units (stores). Able to recruit, hire and train store associates and management within each location. Provided ongoing training for entire store teams. Proven ability to facilitate workloads across multiple locations. Owned and exemplified the brand experience and culture in the store from start to finish by maximizing conversion and sales when running the sales floor. Provided at the moment coaching on conversion behaviors and Zone coverage; ensuring maximum brand experience for our customers. Worked with District Manager to develop strategic goals for sales plan, payroll, expense control, and shrink. Communicated goals to store team and managed process to reach desired KPIs. Lead team to implement new product flow expectations. Managed and operated an annual sales volume of 1.2 million, 1 million, and 750,000 simultaneously. Show less



Gabes

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandise Manager/District Store Manager Trainer

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  As the district trainer, trained all new store managers for assigned locations, as well as supported the district with training new management staff. Provided leadership to the fashion coordinator team and support to the general manager to drive the customer experience, operational excellence, and total store results. Ensured the store met visual execution standards at all times on the sales floor. Ensured new product shipments are properly placed on time; also ensuring teams understood how to… Show more As the district trainer, trained all new store managers for assigned locations, as well as supported the district with training new management staff. Provided leadership to the fashion coordinator team and support to the general manager to drive the customer experience, operational excellence, and total store results. Ensured the store met visual execution standards at all times on the sales floor. Ensured new product shipments are properly placed on time; also ensuring teams understood how to place new products, thus making better replenishment decisions. Elevated store visual standards and merchandising to support the customer experience. Set, monitored, and measured the department sales goals and performance. Educated my team on driving results through customer service standards, product placement, and merchandising. Managed an annual sales volume totaling 6.5 million. Show less As the district trainer, trained all new store managers for assigned locations, as well as supported the district with training new management staff. Provided leadership to the fashion coordinator team and support to the general manager to drive the customer experience, operational excellence, and total store results. Ensured the store met visual execution standards at all times on the sales floor. Ensured new product shipments are properly placed on time; also ensuring teams understood how to… Show more As the district trainer, trained all new store managers for assigned locations, as well as supported the district with training new management staff. Provided leadership to the fashion coordinator team and support to the general manager to drive the customer experience, operational excellence, and total store results. Ensured the store met visual execution standards at all times on the sales floor. Ensured new product shipments are properly placed on time; also ensuring teams understood how to place new products, thus making better replenishment decisions. Elevated store visual standards and merchandising to support the customer experience. Set, monitored, and measured the department sales goals and performance. Educated my team on driving results through customer service standards, product placement, and merchandising. Managed an annual sales volume totaling 6.5 million. Show less



Burlington Stores, Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Store Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Jul 2016

  Accomplished operating tasks such as accounting, safekeeping, and cash deposits, while also managing the merchandise flow throughout the store. An accomplished leader within all areas of multiple locations. Received leadership training for advancement purposes. Acted as temporary/acting store manager of the total store. Monitored total store sales performance daily with an emphasis on maximizing top and lower-performing departments. Managed the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of qualified… Show more Accomplished operating tasks such as accounting, safekeeping, and cash deposits, while also managing the merchandise flow throughout the store. An accomplished leader within all areas of multiple locations. Received leadership training for advancement purposes. Acted as temporary/acting store manager of the total store. Monitored total store sales performance daily with an emphasis on maximizing top and lower-performing departments. Managed the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of qualified applicants. Managed an annual sales volume of 9.4 million. Show less Accomplished operating tasks such as accounting, safekeeping, and cash deposits, while also managing the merchandise flow throughout the store. An accomplished leader within all areas of multiple locations. Received leadership training for advancement purposes. Acted as temporary/acting store manager of the total store. Monitored total store sales performance daily with an emphasis on maximizing top and lower-performing departments. Managed the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of qualified… Show more Accomplished operating tasks such as accounting, safekeeping, and cash deposits, while also managing the merchandise flow throughout the store. An accomplished leader within all areas of multiple locations. Received leadership training for advancement purposes. Acted as temporary/acting store manager of the total store. Monitored total store sales performance daily with an emphasis on maximizing top and lower-performing departments. Managed the recruitment, hiring, and orientation of qualified applicants. Managed an annual sales volume of 9.4 million. Show less



Northwood Realty Services

• United States
• Real Estate
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Realtor

  • Feb 2009 - Apr 2014

  As an experienced Realtor in the Pittsburgh market, I work with buyers and sellers to help in areas of the home buying process. As a buyers agent, I work in partnership with loan officers who are knowledgeable about all the loan products available. Approved buyers can expect to be pre-qualified and find a quality home. I prepare and research homes to tour, arrange showings, write agreements and get buyers closed in no time. As a seller's agent, I put together detailed marketing strategies to… Show more As an experienced Realtor in the Pittsburgh market, I work with buyers and sellers to help in areas of the home buying process. As a buyers agent, I work in partnership with loan officers who are knowledgeable about all the loan products available. Approved buyers can expect to be pre-qualified and find a quality home. I prepare and research homes to tour, arrange showings, write agreements and get buyers closed in no time. As a seller's agent, I put together detailed marketing strategies to get sellers' homes sold quickly. I arrange showings with the buyer's agent and help sellers adjust to moving or relocating. As a seller's agent, I hold open houses and agent tours. My knowledge of short sales and foreclosures also is an advantage in today's market while working with investors. Show less As an experienced Realtor in the Pittsburgh market, I work with buyers and sellers to help in areas of the home buying process. As a buyers agent, I work in partnership with loan officers who are knowledgeable about all the loan products available. Approved buyers can expect to be pre-qualified and find a quality home. I prepare and research homes to tour, arrange showings, write agreements and get buyers closed in no time. As a seller's agent, I put together detailed marketing strategies to… Show more As an experienced Realtor in the Pittsburgh market, I work with buyers and sellers to help in areas of the home buying process. As a buyers agent, I work in partnership with loan officers who are knowledgeable about all the loan products available. Approved buyers can expect to be pre-qualified and find a quality home. I prepare and research homes to tour, arrange showings, write agreements and get buyers closed in no time. As a seller's agent, I put together detailed marketing strategies to get sellers' homes sold quickly. I arrange showings with the buyer's agent and help sellers adjust to moving or relocating. As a seller's agent, I hold open houses and agent tours. My knowledge of short sales and foreclosures also is an advantage in today's market while working with investors. Show less



JCPenney

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Sep 2008

  Responsible for the total store environment. Ensured that the store was always maintained, clean, and safe by providing leadership to maintenance associates. Managed the total store floor set activity such as forecasting workload and distributing labor requirements for replenishment, restocking, recovery, signing and pricing, and visual. Managed the store human resource administration including any appraisals, coaching, and disciplinary needs. Assured store staff was well trained and developed.… Show more Responsible for the total store environment. Ensured that the store was always maintained, clean, and safe by providing leadership to maintenance associates. Managed the total store floor set activity such as forecasting workload and distributing labor requirements for replenishment, restocking, recovery, signing and pricing, and visual. Managed the store human resource administration including any appraisals, coaching, and disciplinary needs. Assured store staff was well trained and developed. Responsible for the managing of both the store’s general and salary expenses within the budget. Provided leadership to direct reports to ensure all productivity standards were met. Assured accounting procedures were done daily through bank deposits and cash on hands maintenance. Responsible for management of shrinkage within the store. Responsible for a thorough understanding of shrinkage, control programs, and insured all safeguards were in place. Developed shrinkage plans. Approved returns, adjustments, refunds, and exchanges in a positive manner. Performed store opening and closing duties. Assisted management in supporting the company sales-building program, including catalog referrals, credit, gift card, and gift registry.

• Senior Department Manager

  • Jan 2000 - Aug 2005

  Successfully used merchandising applications to maintain merchandise on hand/on order and control markup and markdowns. Developed daily and seasonal floor moves while handling other manager responsibilities such as scheduling, daily/weekly sales goals, and working daily merchandising reports. Coordinated events for assigned departments and storewide events. Forecasted potential sales for upcoming season trends through the buying process. Responsible for total store shrinkage. Managed human… Show more Successfully used merchandising applications to maintain merchandise on hand/on order and control markup and markdowns. Developed daily and seasonal floor moves while handling other manager responsibilities such as scheduling, daily/weekly sales goals, and working daily merchandising reports. Coordinated events for assigned departments and storewide events. Forecasted potential sales for upcoming season trends through the buying process. Responsible for total store shrinkage. Managed human resources on a store level including appraisals. Approved returns, adjustments, refunds, and exchanges. Performed store opening and closing duties. Assisted in supporting company sell-building programs such as catalog referral, credit, gift card, and gift registry.

• Visual Merchandiser

  • Dec 1997 - Jan 2000

  Maintained and executed all visual displays. Merchandised assigned areas and store-wide. Set and executed all planograms and floor sets. Worked with all support teams to ensure execution was fully complete.