Assistant buyer for 7 specialty toy stores located throughout San Diego. Analyze sell through and margins for over 150 vendors to make best purchase decisions for the stores. Creating ordering calendars and managing ordering process from beginning to end. Negotiate with vendors to ensure best possible terms. Manage e-commerce sales through website. Created Social Media presence and continue to keep "fans" engaged and participatory.

Developed a business plan for a healthy, all vegetarian café Performed start up functions from finding location, hiring employees, staying on budget Provided artwork and verbiage for all advertising campaigns Managed operational duties from running café, making food, customer service, bookwork, accounts payable, payroll, food cost analysis, etc.

Obtained licenses to sell Property and Casualty and Life Insurance and Banking productsMarketed and sold State Farm products and services Evaluated risks to create insurance packages to suit customers unique needs Maintained policies and handled coverage questions and problems for existing customers Developed and implemented new office procedures to create more effective work flow Facilitated administrative services; (phones, filing, scanning, customer service, etc.)

Assisted in managing day to day operations at venue, volunteer check-in and job assignment, staff evaluation, staff placementAssisted in hiring and firing of staffOrganized schedules, increased staff moral, dealt with staff grievancesPrepared and implemented training seminars, and job-specific venue toursMaintained flow of staff, assisted in supervision of staff