Two non-profit 501(c) 3 thrift stores that are open Monday-Saturday 10-7. All profits benefit local charities and ministries. By the grace of God, over 56,000.00 has been donated since opening 2010. The Hope Stores are located on Old Alabama @ Nesbit Ferry and Holcomb Bridge Rd @ Nesbit Ferry.

Purchase and sales of antiques and collectibles through shops, shows and internet. Involving research, refinishing, rehopholstering, merchandising and sales of items from buttons to furniture. Creation and sales of handcrafted gifts from Designing Collectible Artist Bears to Stained Glass Windows.

Recruited, interviewed, placed and trained 375 Volunteers. Managed volunteers responsible for Administrative duties, Hope Store operations, Gift Basket making and delivery, Meal preparation and delivery and Baby Showers. Responsible for overseeing building repairs and maintenence. Initiated and oversaw fundraiser that netted in excess of $154,000.00; managing 78 participating volunteers.

Importing and Sales of antiques, collectibles and handcrafted gifts. Involved researching, restoration, merchandising, crafting and sales. Sold through 15 shop booths, 6 show booths and ebay.

Inspected all homes at various stages of construction, ensuring highest quality, with minimal warranty work required. Analyzed warranty trends to proactively solve issues on future homes during construction, saving significant warranty costs, both financial and customer satisfaction.

Directed 3 departments; Walk-through Inspections, Warranty and Customer Service. Developed an inspection program that prevented a significant amount of warranty work, saving the company money. Raised the level of finish quality through extensive inspections of each home and continuing education for finish managers creating a higher level of consumer confidence. Ensured shorter and smoother closings due to increased customer confidence and satisfaction. Signed for John Wieland at closings. In charge of annual subcontractor appreciation dinner party for 400 people.