Experience

Bentley Mills

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Account Executive

  • May 2016 - Present

  Relationship based customer service with the best flooring manufacturer in the industry. Based in Los Angeles, California, sustainability and thoughtful business practices is a critical component to everything we do. As an account executive, I develop and secure material specifications with A&D firms, end users and flooring contractors. I ensure partnerships with all parties involved on the team to ensure successful completion of the projects sustainable initiatives, budgets, schedule, and aesthetic. Execute a strategic marketing plan to exceed all sales goals, and create my own branding that resonates with the local market. By utilizing stealth marketing techniques, I maximize brand exposure and remain ‘top of mind’. These creative applications include the strategic use of social media, and the recent addition of a mobile studio (aka retired ambulance). I am known for using creative ideas to attract and retain clients. Full engagement of communicating Bentley's initiatives through educating clients in current trends, project management, budgeting and business development including CEU presentations, community involvement and philanthropy. Through client development, I see the customers vision through their eyes so we can create custom, unique and one of kind beautiful products that keep our customers coming back for more. Show less



International Interior Design Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member, IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter (VP of Membership)

  • May 2018 - Jul 2020



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Medical Operations

  • Aug 1991 - Dec 2017

  Retired, 12/31/2017. Purpose: Medical evacuation of critically wounded soldiers. Role: Executive management for 50+ personnel. Create and direct training platforms and large scale casualty training events. Retired, 12/31/2017. Purpose: Medical evacuation of critically wounded soldiers. Role: Executive management for 50+ personnel. Create and direct training platforms and large scale casualty training events.



Star Services NW

• Washington

• Principal (Business Development Consulting)

  • Aug 2011 - May 2016

  Commercial interiors marketing agency. Manufacture agency representation Commercial interior specialist Business development Marketing and public relations Commercial buyer services International agent, partner and distributor services Commercial interiors marketing agency. Manufacture agency representation Commercial interior specialist Business development Marketing and public relations Commercial buyer services International agent, partner and distributor services



Quantum Solutions LLC

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager (Commercial Flooring)

  • Jun 2013 - Apr 2016

  Business development manager for the greater Seattle area, offering commercial flooring and furniture solutions for end users, A&D and government accounts. Independent contractor, and a client of Star Services NW. UPDATE: Quantum Solutions has been purchased by Great Floors, and a new company called Great Spaces has been formed. The new company will focus on commercial furniture and architectural finishes. Business development manager for the greater Seattle area, offering commercial flooring and furniture solutions for end users, A&D and government accounts. Independent contractor, and a client of Star Services NW. UPDATE: Quantum Solutions has been purchased by Great Floors, and a new company called Great Spaces has been formed. The new company will focus on commercial furniture and architectural finishes.



Carole Incorporated

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Merchandiser

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2014

  Established jewelry displays for retail spaces. Required site surveying to determine the best location for maximum impact. The fast fashion product line was targeted to women with ages between 16-48. Responsibilities included inventory management, strategic placement, communication with the retail host and administrative tasks. Established jewelry displays for retail spaces. Required site surveying to determine the best location for maximum impact. The fast fashion product line was targeted to women with ages between 16-48. Responsibilities included inventory management, strategic placement, communication with the retail host and administrative tasks.



Inbd Inc

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Director of Operations / Executive Assistant

  • Jul 1996 - May 2009

  REAL ESTATE: Lease creation, manipulation, review, negotiations, coordination and management for over 27 properties HUMAN RESOURCES: 170+ company employees. Managed healthcare benefits, applications, cancellations and Cobra processing. Reviewed coverage annually and compared benefits for cost analysis purposes. Performed salary Surveys, created job descriptions, provided performance appraisal management, and L&I claim management. Created and implemented a workplace safety program, which was later used by the . Member of the WRA (Washington Restaurant Association) committee. Developed and implemented new training procedures and materials for management teams, new store openings, and crew training; conducted training workshops and training seminars for management and crew. OPERATIONS: Managed weekly productivity for a field team of 6. Managed all components of the business insurance, to include auditing claims and policy renewals. Generated weekly sales graphs and reports to analyze trends and identify any potential challenges. EVENT PLANNER: Planned, hosted and coordinated all corporate events to include an Christmas Parties, corporate retreats, quarterly manager meetings and vendor functions. Show less



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance Makeup Artist

  • Aug 1996 - Dec 2002

  Product lines included Christian Dior, Prescriptives, Estee Lauder, Origins and Clarins Product lines included Christian Dior, Prescriptives, Estee Lauder, Origins and Clarins



Dillard's Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fashion Sales Associate

  • Mar 1993 - Jun 1996

  Ranked the top sales performer in the women’s department, with the lowest return rate. Additional skills included setting up merchandise displays, coordinating fashion shows and training new hires. This was a part time position (30 hours per week), while working full time with the US States Air Force. Ranked the top sales performer in the women’s department, with the lowest return rate. Additional skills included setting up merchandise displays, coordinating fashion shows and training new hires. This was a part time position (30 hours per week), while working full time with the US States Air Force.