Experience

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  Office of the State Senator Lydia Edwards

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Legal Counsel Intern

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    -Draft legislative amendments for the state budget.-Attend and assist staff at Senate sessions, legislative briefings, and bill hearings.-Assist staff with communications and press objectives, bill filing, deliveries, and researching issues.-Provide legal briefs and motions concerning the distric...

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  Steven A. Freeman Consulting

  • Boston, MA

  • Founder, Business Consultant

    • Jul 2020 - Present
    • Boston, MA

    Customized consulting in business operations, including technology & software development, business strategy, crisis management, financial analysis, process improvement, product development, and data analytics.

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  Tradavo

  • Greater Denver Area

  • Vice President Of Operations

    • Sep 2018 - Jan 2021
    • Greater Denver Area

    -Managed and led the operations teams including customer service, design, project management and implementation, onsite merchandising specialists, data analytics, software development, systems and software administration, supply chain management, warehouse operations and outsourced teams-Created ...

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  RNN Group, Inc.

  • Greater Atlanta Area

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Jul 2013 - Apr 2017
    • Greater Atlanta Area

    -Developed an operational organization and implemented solutions and processes to increase sales revenue by 22% and improved profit margins by 15% within 3 years. -Business development by implementing strategies and processes across the organization, including accounting, sales, operations, secur...

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  Pacific Cheesecake Company

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Chief Operating Officer and Owner

    • 2010 - 2013
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    -Developed the company’s marketing plan and strategy with marketing research to understand customer needs and demand, competitor evaluations, company positioning, and branding. -Led public relations, media outreach, and advertising for brand awareness and development.Sales lead by acquiring new w...

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  Starbucks

  • Greater Los Angeles Area

  • Store Manager

    • Nov 2002 - Mar 2011
    • Greater Los Angeles Area

    -Managed 35 employees with training, conducting performance assessments, providing feedback and coaching, and setting challenging goals to improve employee and store performance. Responsible for recruiting, developing for promotions and termination of employment. Responsible for scheduling and la...