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Peoria, Il, Us

Peoria Metropolitan Area

Peoria, Illinois, United States

Founder and operator of record store Hudson Vinyl. Developed and grew the business into a successful venture through consistent passion for discovery of new music, relationship-building, exceptional organizational skills, and commitment to creating an exceptional experience for my customers.Expanded operations to multiple locations, achieving a 20% increase in monthly revenue within 3 years Established vinyl DJ residencies and host themed events in partnership with local bars and lounges, showcasing expertise in vinyl curationWorldwide recording sourcing, with collecting trips to Spain, France, Mexico, and cities across the United States Use Discogs daily to discover new music and expand music knowledge Relentlessly pursue knowledge expansion of vinyl, music history, pressings identification, world-wide music discovery, and building relationships with musicians and members of the vinyl-connecting community

Houston, Texas, United States

Managed teams across Texas to complete construction projects with accelerated timelinesCreated project schedules, invoices, and quotes, optimizing efficiency and reducing project completion timelinesDeveloped and maintained strong supplier relationships, negotiated pricing, and facilitated communication with subcontractors. Key contributor in increasing company revenue from just under $50 million in 2022 to over $60 million in 2023.

Gridley, Illinois, United States

Managed accounts on all social media platforms, successfully bringing on new wholesale accounts and increasing social media followers by 1,000+ within a year.Provided consulting for new coffee shops and created a following through social media activity

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Spanish

Associate'S Degree, Spanish

Activities and Societies: International Club