Experience

Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Choreographer

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Led dancers and chorus members in creating new routines for performances.Organized rehearsal schedules of the team while maintaining relationships with site management



Kohl's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Services Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Cultivated a hospitality first environment to maximize customer service potential and to drive sales growth.Led efforts to increase customer satisfaction across existing & new client base.Managed a team of 120 employees, including scheduling, training, conflict resolution, and ensuring adherence to company directives Motivated credit card participation to expand customer base and maximize profitability; grew local credit solicitation by 10% since starting the position.Led store process to find, hire and train new associates to perform optimally in a fast-paced and challenging environment; store remains in top 10% of the company in employee retention.Responsible for the store’s local charitable efforts, including coordinating volunteer opportunities and corporate gift-giving to local non-profit organizations, totaling over $100,000.

• Visual Merchandising Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2012



Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biomedical Research Consultant

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

  Designed psychological experiments, surveys and assessment methods to augment existing Biomedical and End of Life programs.Guided the Osteopathic Education Team in the creation of diagnostic tools to use in assessments, and utilized those tools to evaluate students in End of Life programs.



Monell Chemical Senses Center

• United States
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Research Technician

  • Mar 2005 - Feb 2009

  Managed five multi-pronged, pre-clinical and Phase 1 studies involving the use of nebulizers, pesticides, alcohol and smell cues for large scale companies (i.e. Johnson & Johnson).Led a number of sense based studies, involving numerous participants. Recruited and interviewed research subjects for study participation, meeting all goals assigned to me.Produced datasets, ad hoc reports and interim and final analysis of data to Study Project ManagerBased on research studies, co-authored multiple papers.Maintained laboratory procedures, compliance & IRB documentation and confidential information to ensure quality documentation practices.Designed, constructed and tested devices used in research testing, reducing expenses for Monell in the process.