Helping Physicians and their teams run medical practices/ businesses more efficientlyThe Physician's Journal, a monthly publication that covers current topical issues enabling Physicians and their teams to run their practices more efficiently. Each publication covers current political news and its affect on medical practices, articles written by experts in many fields including finance. Each publication has devoted pages to Local Hospital news and area Medical Societies We cover… Show more Helping Physicians and their teams run medical practices/ businesses more efficientlyThe Physician's Journal, a monthly publication that covers current topical issues enabling Physicians and their teams to run their practices more efficiently. Each publication covers current political news and its affect on medical practices, articles written by experts in many fields including finance. Each publication has devoted pages to Local Hospital news and area Medical Societies We cover the state of Florida with 4 publications. North Florida, Central Florida, South Florida and newly added, Dade County.Look for future releases in Maryland, North Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania. Show less

Interior Design, Landscape Design, Real Estate Staging, Event/Planning ,Catering

A full service premium catering firm serving Weddings, Corporate and Social Events and private individuals in Central and South Florida. POLISHED STAFF. A well trained staff is crucial to an events success. We take great care in selecting the right personnel for each and every event. Our talented team of consultants, supervisors, chefs and waiters are at your service. From extravagant affairs to intimate dinner parties for a few, we attend to every detail BEVERAGE PAIRINGS… Show more A full service premium catering firm serving Weddings, Corporate and Social Events and private individuals in Central and South Florida. POLISHED STAFF. A well trained staff is crucial to an events success. We take great care in selecting the right personnel for each and every event. Our talented team of consultants, supervisors, chefs and waiters are at your service. From extravagant affairs to intimate dinner parties for a few, we attend to every detail BEVERAGE PAIRINGS. From fine wine and spirits to micro beers and craft cocktails, we will pair the perfect libations for your event. Our sommelier is always available to assist with wine and beverage selections. DECOR & EQUIPMENT. Our event consultant will also coordinate your equipment needs. As we work together getting to know the style and tone of your event, we will help to select all the accouterments needed to make your event a success. CORPORATE DROP-OFF'S. For events that don'™t require full-service, visit Menus. Corporate drop-off providing fresh menus and professional service to corporate offices. Show less

Director of Retail Operations and Merchandising for cultural retail businesses (for profit) at the National Aquarium In Baltimore and Port Discovery Children’s Museum (both non-profit organizations). Responsibilities included: Budget origination and implementation, total operations of the retail businesses, hiring, scheduling, visual merchandising, merchandise mix, overseeing staff of up to fifty, daily communications with buying staff to create and improve the correct mix of merchandise for… Show more Director of Retail Operations and Merchandising for cultural retail businesses (for profit) at the National Aquarium In Baltimore and Port Discovery Children’s Museum (both non-profit organizations). Responsibilities included: Budget origination and implementation, total operations of the retail businesses, hiring, scheduling, visual merchandising, merchandise mix, overseeing staff of up to fifty, daily communications with buying staff to create and improve the correct mix of merchandise for optimal sales and profit. Additionally managed a major warehouse for incoming freight not only for my particular locations, but also several other venues throughout the United States and Canada. Worked daily with both venues to develop business through increased attendance, capture rates and increased per caps. Worked closely with Development and Advertising departments to create ad campaigns supported by viable high margin items for the retail business. Integrated the retail businesses with the venue departments to increase the company’s visibility and involvement with both organizations which created an extremely beneficial collaboration for sales and profit increases that benefited both Event Network and the venues. Produced consistent sales increases over last year’s business with larger profit margins percentages dropping more dollars to the bottom line. Sat on the boards of several groups at the National Aquarium in Baltimore to add my experience and knowledge to the success of these boards, fostering a tremendously strong working relationship with both venues Show less

Midwest Division of Friedman’s Jewelry. Responsible for total operations of 21 stores.

Responsible for the total Retail Operations of the Hardline departments in 11 stores in the Baltimore/DC Corridor

Overall responsibilities in all aspects of store operations and management of an Assistant Manager and Store Manger. Selected by Regional-Vice President to travel to other Wal-Marts to improve profitability by analyzing store’s business, raising merchandising standards and associate morale consistently resulting in an average of 30% sales increases. Extensive working knowledge of P & L’s, budgets and purchasing. Pre-Inventory Team Leader sent into stores to obtain an overall picture of… Show more Overall responsibilities in all aspects of store operations and management of an Assistant Manager and Store Manger. Selected by Regional-Vice President to travel to other Wal-Marts to improve profitability by analyzing store’s business, raising merchandising standards and associate morale consistently resulting in an average of 30% sales increases. Extensive working knowledge of P & L’s, budgets and purchasing. Pre-Inventory Team Leader sent into stores to obtain an overall picture of the inventories. Realized over $300,000.00 in additional profits from inventory preparatory management. Developed educational tools for the most effective methods in achieving highest results possible in financial reviews, merchandising and time management. Developed store level programs that were expanded to all regional stores. Instructed classes at the Wal-Mart home office, "Walton Institute", for existing store managers on methods of becoming more productive, successful and more associate and customer oriented. Direct involvement in community relations where I initiated many programs to obtain funds and contributions for Children’s Miracle Network that netted the highest level of regional raised funds. Worked with community based charities. Selected from over 6000 management employees as the “Rising Star” management associate for outstanding overall performance Show less

Began with Jordan Marsh unloading trucks, promoted to a department area for customer assistance and merchandising. Selected for the Executive Training Program, flown weekly to the home office in Miami for training. First graduate to be placed in a management position. Responsible for all aspects of managing an area, including visual presentation, merchandising, associate relations, business classification analysis and improvement. Promoted to Assistant Buyer then Buyer for several areas… Show more Began with Jordan Marsh unloading trucks, promoted to a department area for customer assistance and merchandising. Selected for the Executive Training Program, flown weekly to the home office in Miami for training. First graduate to be placed in a management position. Responsible for all aspects of managing an area, including visual presentation, merchandising, associate relations, business classification analysis and improvement. Promoted to Assistant Buyer then Buyer for several areas including Budget and Moderate women’s clothing to Better Blouses and Sportswear for women. Worked with the Allied Corporate office in creating and implementing many private label programs yielding in higher profit margins for the corporation. Monthly buying trips to New York with detailed class analysis and purchasing plans I formulated before each trip. Contract and negotiation work with primaries of many companies that included purchasing, advertising and guaranteed profit margins, collaborative relationships where both companies prospered. Show less