Experience

Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager, Donor Relations/Marketing, Data Systems Development

  • Feb 2013 - Present

  Donor Relations, Data Systems Development (2015-present)• Donor development, management• Event planning and implementation• Salesforce database development and customizationDirector of Operations (2013-2015)Managed operations for the largest no-kill animal shelter in the southeast. • Staff and volunteer and events management• Purchasing, sourcing and inventory• Animal care• Facility oversight, Retail store oversight Donor Relations, Data Systems Development (2015-present)• Donor development, management• Event planning and implementation• Salesforce database development and customizationDirector of Operations (2013-2015)Managed operations for the largest no-kill animal shelter in the southeast. • Staff and volunteer and events management• Purchasing, sourcing and inventory• Animal care• Facility oversight, Retail store oversight



Gwinnett Sexual Assault Center and Childrens Advocacy Center

• SART Coordinator

  • Mar 2008 - Present

  SART COORDINATOR (2009 – present)• Sexual Assault Resource Team Coordinator• Respond to crisis calls:o from victims to provide resources and counselingo from the police: coordinate law enforcement, nursing staff and volunteers for forensic exams and interviews.VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE (2008 – 2009)• respond to crisis calls and provide resources• assist SART Coordinator in handling cases SART COORDINATOR (2009 – present)• Sexual Assault Resource Team Coordinator• Respond to crisis calls:o from victims to provide resources and counselingo from the police: coordinate law enforcement, nursing staff and volunteers for forensic exams and interviews.VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE (2008 – 2009)• respond to crisis calls and provide resources• assist SART Coordinator in handling cases



International Greetings USA

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Product Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Feb 2013

  ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER (2010 – 2013)Product development of designer gift wrap, gift bags and novelty items for the company’s major retail account, Michaels. Reported to Purchasing and Product Planning Manager.• Product design, assortment, color, trends and concept• Research, overseas sourcing, pricing• CPSIA implementation and management ASSOCIATE PRODUCT MANAGER (2010 – 2013)Product development of designer gift wrap, gift bags and novelty items for the company’s major retail account, Michaels. Reported to Purchasing and Product Planning Manager.• Product design, assortment, color, trends and concept• Research, overseas sourcing, pricing• CPSIA implementation and management



Plaid Enterprises

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Product Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Jun 2010

  Product development of innovative new craft and home décor products for the consumer packaged goods market; reported to Director of Paints and Coatings.• Design, color, trends and concept, videos and website• Strategy, budgeting, pricing and customer implementation• Research, overseas sourcing, CPSIA implementation• POS and ROI responsibility for Wal-Mart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, AC Moore. Key Achievements Spearheaded import strategy to determine products for overseas production. Developed cost/benefit analysis and evaluated market impact.  Managed products that won the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) 2007 Innovations Award for General Crafts.  Developed product that became the #1 product line for the company in Wal-Mart; projected $4 million in sales per year.



School Specialty

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product Manager

  • Oct 2001 - Feb 2005

  PRODUCT MANAGER (2001 – 2005)• Product development for childcare and pre-school facilities to meet customers’ financial, educational and curriculum goals. • Sourcing, packaging and budgeting • Safety and quality control responsibilityKEY ACCOUNT MANAGER (2003 – 2001)• Managed and grew product offering and merchandising for major child care customers, including Sam’s Club stores and distribution centers. • Developed marketing materials and programs to support sales efforts.Key Achievements• Developed sales and website program of products through samsclub.com.



Focal Point Architectural Products

• Marketing/Certified Partner Manager

  • Aug 1987 - Jul 2001

  CERTIFIED PARTNER MANAGER (1993 – 2001)• Managed core group of customers (including B2B and retail) that called on architects, designers, co-ops and builder to grow business.• Developed individual marketing plans, new products, pricing, merchandising, marketing materials, trade shows and public relations to pull through product specifications and sales. • Customers included independent contractors and retail chains such as Expo Design Center/Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace, Builders Marts of America. MARKETING MANAGER (1987 – 1997) Marketing material development Sales training and programs Licensed product management