Experience

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  Finish line

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2007

  Store manager

  Personnel management of a staff fluctuating from 40 to 55 people. Recruit hire and train all members of the staff to achieve the highest level of customer service.Continual recruiting at local college campuses for management and sales associate candidates monthly.Promoted to manager trainer as the recruiter for all management positions within the northern region of our district. (Monroe, MI to Flint, MI)Manage all aspects of Human Resources in the store, partnering with the regional HR representative for resolutions to associate issues. Show less

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  Game stop

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2009

  Store manager

  Managed the sales floor to ensure sales plans were met by means of excellent customer service. Responsible for all human resource aspects of associates, including hiring, training, and accountability of individuals to meet sales goals.Followed company directives and individual creativity to construct stimulating visual displays to increase sales and customer engagement.

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  Sports authority

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

  Softlines manager / hardlines manager

  Personnel management of a staff fluctuating from 60-75 people.Achieved sales gains of over $100,000 in the footwear department for 2009-2010 fiscal year.Responsible for the direct recruitment of the Softlines and Hardlines staff.Responsible for staff orientations and continual training for success.Managed all aspects of Softlines and then promoted to manage all aspects of Hardlines, which included hiring, training, and creating a sales environment that was great for the customer and the company. Show less

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  Finish line

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2017

  Operated 20 retail stores inside malls across Michigan and Indiana. Effectively managed a sales team capable of executing industry leading service, merchandising and marketing consistently across all stores. Trained management team to juggle competing priorities in a fast pace environment. Recruit hire and train district sales and merchandising teams Drove year over year sales growth +3% or 975k Operational excellence to deliver profit; loss prevention  Strategize and execute product allocation and merchandising  Managed 30 million dollars in total profit and loss Show less

  • District Sales Manager

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Store Manager Trainer

    Nov 2010 - Apr 2014
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  Archrival

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Senior program manager

  Acting as the liaison between Archrival and brand adidas; fostering a productive relationship. Working with key stakeholders to efficiently develop a multi-prong strategy for ease of execution. Collaborated with adidas marketing teams to drive current state assessments and implement any pivots required for ultimate project completion. Deliver return on investment through presentation of analytics and insights to all stakeholders post execution. Responsibilities; project management, pitch meetings, resource allocation, juggling competing priorities, measuring progress, quality assurance and improvement, problem solving, present return on investment, virtual management and training Sell in marketing products and services; execute physical and digital marketing campaigns Social purpose and community outreach Gathering insights and analytics from field and creating digestible pitch backs to brand counterparts. showcasing return on investment Show less

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  Grainger

  Jun 2018 - now

  Supporting the team responsible for implementing safety footwear solutions nationwide. Leading a team of field employees to deliver exceptional customer service inside Manufacturing, Healthcare, Multi-Unit Family and Government sites. Providing customers the tools and supplies necessary to allow them to be more productive, safe and cost effective in their workplace. Grainger, for the one's who get it done.

  • Manager of Operations

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Manager of On-site Services

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2024

  • Supervisor On-Site Services

    Jun 2018 - Sept 2021