Experience

Mast General Store
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• General Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Present


Knox County Schools, Carter High School

• Marketing Teacher

  • Aug 2011 - Apr 2015

  Teach my students the basic principles of marketing and entrepreneurship through my introduction to marketing class. The students learn how to build a brand and create awareness of that brand through all the tools that are current with today’s market. Social marketing and social media are discussed and used on a daily basis. Through my Sports and Entertainment marketing class my students learn how to plan successful events in those areas through the use of social media and grassroots efforts. Many students discover a field they never knew about and decide to pursue a career in marketing. Show less


MMG Neckwear
• Merchandiser

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2011


American Greetings

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Merchandiser

  • Jun 2009 - May 2010

• Merchandiser

  • Feb 2009 - May 2010

  Belk and Target stores to ensure inventory is current and different brands are well positioned and represented.Set new floor models according to planograms sent from the buying offices.Educate sales associates on new trends, new items and any product information that is crucial to sales.Ensure all stock is on the floor and that all markdowns are taken in a timely manner.


Mosaic
• France
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Merchandiser

  • Feb 2009 - May 2010


beall + thomas photography

• Office Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  Oversaw the day to day activities of local photography studio and helped generate new business for the company. Implemented new marketing and advertising strategies utilizing phone, print, e-mail and mail. Coordinated special events to attract future clients to the studio. Organized and participated in daily photo shoots from start to finish. Completed office tasks efficiently and promptly. Recruited new clients and built new relationships through grass root efforts. Buying Office, Proffitt's Department Store Show less



Proffitt's

• United States

• Associate Buyer

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2005

  Assisted and responsible for purchasing and day to day operations in my buying area. Supervised and advised store managers on needs at the store level. Completed financial analysis and projected seasonal sales goals. Completed departmental open to buy quarterly and seasonal vendor budgets. Coordinated with vendors, visual and in-store team regarding in-store signage and advertising. Negotiated season end margin settlements with vendors. Fostered teamwork and developed relationships with store managers and fellow co-workers to improve business. Executed promotions and special events in store with the sales associates and outside companies. Trained the employees on any additional needs for the event. Show less



Michael C. Fina

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Store Manager

  • Jun 2000 - Jan 2001

  Directly supervised 20-30 employees. Managed daily operations of the physical store which sold fine jewelry and tabletop to our customers. Actively recruited and interviewed potential associates. Attended training seminars to better educate our associates and customers. Resolved day to day issues with our customers, associates, vendors, upper management and outside sources. Coordinated schedules, inventory and other crucial activities in our store. Formulated various associate curriculums in order to increase sales and teamwork. Show less