Used my creative skills and business knowledge to start my own business producing custom laser cut wood/metal signs targeting both the individual consumer and company’s in need of high-end brand signage. Successfully profited over $6,000 in the first year through a strong online presence, retail, and direct sales.

Put a small business on the map by developing & evolving the company's social media, e-commerce, & branding techniques. Responsible for the successful growth of the company through store management, merchandising, & e-commerce.•Launched & maintained company's first ecommerce site bringing •Managed business website, including processing online orders, SEO & inventory management •Launched & developed successful seller accounts on eBay & Amazon bringing in an additional $25,000 in revenue •Developed Facebook and Twitter fan page from under 100 followers to over 1500 followers •Established an email marketing system through Constant Contact & grew contact database•Assisted in creating a branding strategy for the company's 3 divisions to eliminate customer confusion and improve sales•Responsible for implementing a new POS solution that increased efficiency of business through inventory management control, customer management, & purchase ordering•Developed POS training manual using standardized work methods to successfully train employees•Designed promotional/advertisement materials for in-store events & email marketing campaigns, while assisting in event planning & fundraising•Implemented daily in-store management responsibilities, from tracking inventory levels & placing purchase orders, to cultivating strong relationships with customers to ensure overall customer satisfaction & increase customer retention •Re-designed boutique layout, building new in-store displays to better establish the company's brand & effectively merchandise product•Attended MAGIC Fashion Market Week biannually to assist in buying merchandise and participate in educational seminars

Responsible for building this artist's fan base to make him a recognizable musician statewide through branding, promotion, and events.•Responsible for bookings, promotion, distribution, business deals, and handling of finances and negotiations•Successfully establish relationships with publishers, record companies, and the public •Design advertisement materials for marketing and promotion of music and upcoming performances•Ensure successful artist development through intellectual property protection and image management •Establish a clear understanding of artist's wants/needs, while advising and counseling artist on professional matters, goals, plans, and personal decisions that may influence his career

Responsible for directing a camp of over 80 kids along with managing a staff to ensure the program's utmost success. After taking over the sports camp the attendance rose by nearly 50%.•Promoted from Day Camp Counselor to Sports Camp Coordinator within one year•Served as a professional role model, leader, advocate and mentor to a diverse group of children•Planned/conducted weekly indoor/outdoor activities for all ages, along with coordinating/communicating weekly schedule to staff•Ensured my staff was well trained, well equipped, & motivated at all times to created the best experience possible for the campers•Prepared incident reports along with written evaluations/assessments of campers for parents•Helped to develop the social skills of campers with psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems

Interned as a mentor for at-risk youth by leading group counseling sessions with a focus on Art Therapy, setting goals, & tracking overall improvement of each individual. •Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Assistant; assisted with group counseling sessions with adolescents •Developed and implemented class plans and presentations to educate adolescents on violence •Assisted with grant writing, conducting grant research, and the devising of advertisements for marketing the program

Worked closely with executive chefs in a fast paced environment so as to be able to supervise & train student employees in all aspects of the workplace.•Promoted to Level 2 Cook within one year•Responsible for preparing & cooking food for over 3,000 students on a daily basis•Supervised student training & instructed students on expectations/ goals of the workplace•Acclimated students to culinary work & delegated tasks to employees with detailed instructions to increase efficiency

Worked closely with psychologists in directing experimental labs & supervising students behavior as part of a psychological research team for a Relationship, Aggression, Stereotyping, & Prejudice Lab.•Administered experimental labs, managed data, supervised student participants, and conducted extensive research •Responsible for maintaining contact with previous participants while recruiting new participants for various studies

Worked closely with management to provide the ultimate customer experience by exceeding expectations in the services provided to all members and guests.•Cultivated strong relationships with members to ensure product sales, customer satisfaction, & customer retention•Responsible for building successful business by communicating and networking with new and existing members•Scheduled tee-times, coordinated events, and marketed/sold pro-shop products