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Economic Development Specialist who works with small businesses to acquire financing to open, grow, and expand their business. I guide businesses through the application process, often helping directly with financial reporting and forecasting. I execute reporting and program evaluations as directed by the EDA on a semi-annual basis. I have overhauled the company’s social media presence by maintaining the website, along with our Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles.Outside of loan underwriting, I work with communities on grants and offer technical assistance. I have authored awarded grants through the EPA, EDA, USDA, NYSDEC, and NYSP2I.

Senior leader responsible for budget planning and trend forecasting, schedule production, ownership targets, and scheduling initiatives for the Backstage Division in Macy's. Led development and execution of customer service centers, and Big Ticket integration aimed at increasing gross margin, and decreasing costs. Added responsibility of regional schedule execution of Macy's locations.

Oversaw budget planning for staffing and schedules within the region, at the location level. Collaborated with district and store teams to communicate and implement company strategies. Led onboarding, training, and development for District Staffing Manager.

Analyzed staffing levels and productivity, evaluated business trends and opportunities for the district. Led the roll-out of new scheduling system, Kronos, in Herald Square, Macy's Flagship store, and led colleague discussion groups across the country, on Kronos as the subject matter expert.

Generated weekly schedules on budget to company standards. Reviewed aging positions within stores to determine ability to hire.

Store level manager responsible for driving sales, profit, customer service, and managing various departments.

Herkimer, Ny

Taught microeconomics, macroeconomics, first year seminar, and business classes at Herkimer College, introducing genre specific and current events into class discussions. Incorporated computer literacy by providing instruction and requiring the use of Microsoft Office.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing & E-Commerce

Activities and Societies: Recipient of the Outstanding MBA Student Award

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business/Commerce, General

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude Graduate

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude Graduate