Experience

Skout Organic
• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Vice President Operations

  • Jun 2022 - Present

Whats Next Social
• India
• Media Production
• Founder & CEO

  • Mar 2022 - Present


Thunderbird Real Food Bars

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Jul 2020 - Mar 2022

• Director Of Operations

  • Oct 2019 - Jul 2020


Leonessa Travel
• Owner

  • May 2016 - Mar 2020


HomePlate Peanut Butter

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations & Sales Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2019

  I work collaboratively in a small team and wear many hats. I thrive in the fast paced CGP world! I manage our Operations and Logistics along with Sales Support (including maintaining key relationships), execute all Trade Shows, manage Customer Care, HR including hiring, AR, E-Commerce, and I oversee our intern program. I dropped operational costs from 12% of sales last year to 7% of sales so far YTD, and I am currently $40,000+ under budget.  Create product POs and track production… Show more I work collaboratively in a small team and wear many hats. I thrive in the fast paced CGP world! I manage our Operations and Logistics along with Sales Support (including maintaining key relationships), execute all Trade Shows, manage Customer Care, HR including hiring, AR, E-Commerce, and I oversee our intern program. I dropped operational costs from 12% of sales last year to 7% of sales so far YTD, and I am currently $40,000+ under budget.  Create product POs and track production.  Coordinate and track all freight.  Created an inventory tracking and production planning system using excel. Forecasted future sales and production. Gave feedback to Sales Director to help influence orders.  Receive, process and track all sales POs ensuring promo calendars are being followed.  Manage and grow local sales program.  Interview, hire and oversee all interns.  E-commerce fulfillment and management including Amazon.  Track all inventory both in-house and in our warehouse.  Manage all executional, logistical and financial aspects of various tradeshows, and represented the brand and developed sales opportunities at the shows.  Proactively researched new items and competitive brands.  Respond to all customer complaints.  Follow up and manage all AR and deductions with distributors. Dispute as necessary.  Help create presentations for the Board. Show less I work collaboratively in a small team and wear many hats. I thrive in the fast paced CGP world! I manage our Operations and Logistics along with Sales Support (including maintaining key relationships), execute all Trade Shows, manage Customer Care, HR including hiring, AR, E-Commerce, and I oversee our intern program. I dropped operational costs from 12% of sales last year to 7% of sales so far YTD, and I am currently $40,000+ under budget.  Create product POs and track production… Show more I work collaboratively in a small team and wear many hats. I thrive in the fast paced CGP world! I manage our Operations and Logistics along with Sales Support (including maintaining key relationships), execute all Trade Shows, manage Customer Care, HR including hiring, AR, E-Commerce, and I oversee our intern program. I dropped operational costs from 12% of sales last year to 7% of sales so far YTD, and I am currently $40,000+ under budget.  Create product POs and track production.  Coordinate and track all freight.  Created an inventory tracking and production planning system using excel. Forecasted future sales and production. Gave feedback to Sales Director to help influence orders.  Receive, process and track all sales POs ensuring promo calendars are being followed.  Manage and grow local sales program.  Interview, hire and oversee all interns.  E-commerce fulfillment and management including Amazon.  Track all inventory both in-house and in our warehouse.  Manage all executional, logistical and financial aspects of various tradeshows, and represented the brand and developed sales opportunities at the shows.  Proactively researched new items and competitive brands.  Respond to all customer complaints.  Follow up and manage all AR and deductions with distributors. Dispute as necessary.  Help create presentations for the Board. Show less



TransPak

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Purchasing & Sales Executive Assistant

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  This position is dynamic and requires adaptability, leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work in partnership with intercompany customers and outside clientele. We have 16 locations worldwide, and our division is responsible for sourcing and supplying all their lumber and plywood needs. I came on board at a time when the office was in chaos, and was put in charge of getting it back on track. I facilitated the interview and hiring process to find more staff, helped establish our… Show more This position is dynamic and requires adaptability, leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work in partnership with intercompany customers and outside clientele. We have 16 locations worldwide, and our division is responsible for sourcing and supplying all their lumber and plywood needs. I came on board at a time when the office was in chaos, and was put in charge of getting it back on track. I facilitated the interview and hiring process to find more staff, helped establish our division as an exporter/importer - including opening two new ports, built the prospect and customer database, and was a stabilizing factor as the corporation switched to a new ERP system.  Track the purchase and sale of 20+ million board feet of lumber annually.  Coordinate with shipping companies, ports and international warehouses by phone, email and in person to manage and oversee the importing and exporting of lumber loads.  Responsible for daily communication with customers, lumber mills, and crating warehouses.  Schedule and organize all travel (150+ days a year) and weekly and monthly meetings, manage Executive’s calendar, and first point of contact for all email correspondence.  Create reports and collate data for both sales and purchasing.  Maintain prospect and customer database.  Responsible for meeting compliance regulations and organizing the paperwork necessary to move heat treated lumber both domestically and internationally.  Other Responsibilities: Act as Forman on job sites. Ensure company is current on all tax ID paperwork. Process paperwork and track hours for temporary employees.Other duties as assigned by Executive. Show less This position is dynamic and requires adaptability, leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work in partnership with intercompany customers and outside clientele. We have 16 locations worldwide, and our division is responsible for sourcing and supplying all their lumber and plywood needs. I came on board at a time when the office was in chaos, and was put in charge of getting it back on track. I facilitated the interview and hiring process to find more staff, helped establish our… Show more This position is dynamic and requires adaptability, leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work in partnership with intercompany customers and outside clientele. We have 16 locations worldwide, and our division is responsible for sourcing and supplying all their lumber and plywood needs. I came on board at a time when the office was in chaos, and was put in charge of getting it back on track. I facilitated the interview and hiring process to find more staff, helped establish our division as an exporter/importer - including opening two new ports, built the prospect and customer database, and was a stabilizing factor as the corporation switched to a new ERP system.  Track the purchase and sale of 20+ million board feet of lumber annually.  Coordinate with shipping companies, ports and international warehouses by phone, email and in person to manage and oversee the importing and exporting of lumber loads.  Responsible for daily communication with customers, lumber mills, and crating warehouses.  Schedule and organize all travel (150+ days a year) and weekly and monthly meetings, manage Executive’s calendar, and first point of contact for all email correspondence.  Create reports and collate data for both sales and purchasing.  Maintain prospect and customer database.  Responsible for meeting compliance regulations and organizing the paperwork necessary to move heat treated lumber both domestically and internationally.  Other Responsibilities: Act as Forman on job sites. Ensure company is current on all tax ID paperwork. Process paperwork and track hours for temporary employees.Other duties as assigned by Executive. Show less



C.S. Lewis Academy

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Upper School And Alum Events

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2015

  I worked for C.S. Lewis for seven years and was promoted to a Director’s position after two years. I oversaw 20+ events per year. I was part of the Marketing Committee for five years and helped with the rebranding of the school. I developed their alumni and leadership programs to be self -sustaining, reorganized their existing fundraisers to be more profitable, introduced new fundraisers, and founded their social media presence. Upper School Alum and Events Director & Communications C.S… Show more I worked for C.S. Lewis for seven years and was promoted to a Director’s position after two years. I oversaw 20+ events per year. I was part of the Marketing Committee for five years and helped with the rebranding of the school. I developed their alumni and leadership programs to be self -sustaining, reorganized their existing fundraisers to be more profitable, introduced new fundraisers, and founded their social media presence. Upper School Alum and Events Director & Communications C.S. Lewis Academy/June 2010 – June 2015  Created, implemented, and directed all high school Leadership Programs and founded the Alumni Program.  Planned and coordinated all middle, high and alumni events and fundraisers (20+ per year).  Coordinated and managed event volunteers and committees.  Created and published weekly all-school newsletters (in-house and public).  Started and maintained the school’s social media presence.  Worked with Marketing and Fundraising teams to create and implement effective marketing strategies. Development & Advancement Assistant C.S. Lewis Academy/July 2008 – June 2011  Created, plan, and coordinate four major fundraisers per year, plus varying minor fundraisers.  Evaluate and improve existing fundraisers as well as design innovative new fundraisers.  Import and track all giving in donor database and prepare reports for the Board.  Develop and maintain relationships with core donors, and plan donor ‘thank you’ events.  Comply with all local and federal tax laws, and distribute tax receipts monthly and annually. Show less I worked for C.S. Lewis for seven years and was promoted to a Director’s position after two years. I oversaw 20+ events per year. I was part of the Marketing Committee for five years and helped with the rebranding of the school. I developed their alumni and leadership programs to be self -sustaining, reorganized their existing fundraisers to be more profitable, introduced new fundraisers, and founded their social media presence. Upper School Alum and Events Director & Communications C.S… Show more I worked for C.S. Lewis for seven years and was promoted to a Director’s position after two years. I oversaw 20+ events per year. I was part of the Marketing Committee for five years and helped with the rebranding of the school. I developed their alumni and leadership programs to be self -sustaining, reorganized their existing fundraisers to be more profitable, introduced new fundraisers, and founded their social media presence. Upper School Alum and Events Director & Communications C.S. Lewis Academy/June 2010 – June 2015  Created, implemented, and directed all high school Leadership Programs and founded the Alumni Program.  Planned and coordinated all middle, high and alumni events and fundraisers (20+ per year).  Coordinated and managed event volunteers and committees.  Created and published weekly all-school newsletters (in-house and public).  Started and maintained the school’s social media presence.  Worked with Marketing and Fundraising teams to create and implement effective marketing strategies. Development & Advancement Assistant C.S. Lewis Academy/July 2008 – June 2011  Created, plan, and coordinate four major fundraisers per year, plus varying minor fundraisers.  Evaluate and improve existing fundraisers as well as design innovative new fundraisers.  Import and track all giving in donor database and prepare reports for the Board.  Develop and maintain relationships with core donors, and plan donor ‘thank you’ events.  Comply with all local and federal tax laws, and distribute tax receipts monthly and annually. Show less



Valley Repertory Theatre

• Performing Arts

• Costume Designer

  • 2012 - Oct 2014

  Freelance Costume Designer Freelance Costume Designer



A Perfect Day Event Coordinating

• Owner

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2009

  Full service event planning and coordinating. Full service event planning and coordinating.



Funky Female Vintage dotcom

• Co-Owner

  • Jan 2004 - Jun 2006

  I was the creative brains and fashion engine behind this online vintage clothing store I co-owned with my best friend. She was the tech guru. My dream was to make vintage styles affordable and accessible to women from all walks of life. We had customers both nationally and internationally, and we're featured in several online magazines and on local news show. It was my responsibility to find product, write copy, put together photoshoots, plan marketing strategies and interact with customers. It… Show more I was the creative brains and fashion engine behind this online vintage clothing store I co-owned with my best friend. She was the tech guru. My dream was to make vintage styles affordable and accessible to women from all walks of life. We had customers both nationally and internationally, and we're featured in several online magazines and on local news show. It was my responsibility to find product, write copy, put together photoshoots, plan marketing strategies and interact with customers. It was an amazingly fun adventure! Show less I was the creative brains and fashion engine behind this online vintage clothing store I co-owned with my best friend. She was the tech guru. My dream was to make vintage styles affordable and accessible to women from all walks of life. We had customers both nationally and internationally, and we're featured in several online magazines and on local news show. It was my responsibility to find product, write copy, put together photoshoots, plan marketing strategies and interact with customers. It… Show more I was the creative brains and fashion engine behind this online vintage clothing store I co-owned with my best friend. She was the tech guru. My dream was to make vintage styles affordable and accessible to women from all walks of life. We had customers both nationally and internationally, and we're featured in several online magazines and on local news show. It was my responsibility to find product, write copy, put together photoshoots, plan marketing strategies and interact with customers. It was an amazingly fun adventure! Show less



Parkview Retirement Community

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

• Marketing Associate

  • Apr 1999 - Dec 2001

  I learned and developed many skills during my tenure. This was my first marketing position out of school, and I relished the opportunity to learn everything I could. It was a small office so I was fortunate to participate in all aspects of sales and marketing - from generating leads and cold calling, to strategies and ad design, to client relationships and follow up.  Developed and maintained relationships with potential residents (on the phone and in person) and matched them with… Show more I learned and developed many skills during my tenure. This was my first marketing position out of school, and I relished the opportunity to learn everything I could. It was a small office so I was fortunate to participate in all aspects of sales and marketing - from generating leads and cold calling, to strategies and ad design, to client relationships and follow up.  Developed and maintained relationships with potential residents (on the phone and in person) and matched them with available apartments.  Built a prospect database.  Worked with Marketing Director to create and implement marketing strategies.  Coordinated with facilities teams to set move in dates and walked new residents through the move in process.  Planned and hosted marketing events, and attended conventions.

• Marketing Associate

  • Apr 1999 - Dec 2001

  I learned and developed many skills during my tenure. This was my first marketing position out of school, and I relished the opportunity to learn everything I could. It was a small office so I was fortunate to participate in all aspects of sales and marketing - from generating leads and cold calling, to strategies and ad design, to client relationships and follow up.  Developed and maintained relationships with potential residents (on the phone and in person) and matched them with… Show more I learned and developed many skills during my tenure. This was my first marketing position out of school, and I relished the opportunity to learn everything I could. It was a small office so I was fortunate to participate in all aspects of sales and marketing - from generating leads and cold calling, to strategies and ad design, to client relationships and follow up.  Developed and maintained relationships with potential residents (on the phone and in person) and matched them with available apartments.  Built a prospect database.  Worked with Marketing Director to create and implement marketing strategies, and performed Executive Assistant level support to her.  Coordinated with facilities teams to set move in dates and walked new residents through the move in process.  Planned and hosted marketing events, and attended conventions.