Re-inventing myself in a new industry! I assist store leadership by closing the store on assigned nights. This duty includes audits of different departments (ie...produce, meat, dairy), managing the final cash pick up and seeing that all customers have a full, fresh and friendly experience!

Kalamona Studios is a small European tech startup developing Feudums, a computer game. Working part-time and remotely, I develop the startup’s media and marketing strategies prior to game launch; help develop the story line for in-development computer game, engage media and players via social networks and create original content for all our channels. In addition, I oversee our contracted international artists and composers for the project and keep them on schedule. ▸Develop long-term strategy by channel▸Build brand awareness▸Create content for social media and website▸More than 12K Wishlists on Steam▸Engage community

Successfully navigated the Covid pandemic leading Ecolab's largest Texas Market while meeting all our commitments!

Took over newly formed district in April 2016. By the end of 2017, it’s the largest in Texas! 2018 results include ending at 101% of budget with a 50% profit margin!

A member of the cross dock management team, I was directly responsible for the complete Material Return Process at the LDS Roanoke facility.▸Managed 13-person team processing General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and misc. other return freight▸Built team and work processes from scratch▸LEAN and 5S experience

I managed the Lanter operation on the John Deere dock and oversaw a nearby Lanter cross dock. I was responsible for our relationship with John Deere in the Southwest Region. I worked on special projects for the Regional Manager.▸Managed six personnel on John Deere Dock▸Responsible for getting John Deere freight out on time▸Main point of contact for John Deere for problems in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana▸Presented Forklift and Haz-Mat Safety Training across the SW Region

I worked in the Field Operations team to help launch new business with pre-launch set-up visits, orientation of new drivers and agents, and post-launch service audits to insure customer satisfaction and follow up on any potential transportation issues. I also worked with the COO on special projects, did routing work and conducted audits of our customer databases.▸Worked set up on project launches in Menominee, WI, Lakeland, FL, Columbia, SC, Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Louisville, KY, Minneapolis, MN, and others▸Created framework for company-wide overnight management update

I managed six circulation managers, 31 district sales managers and two support staff in all or part of nine Midwestern states with 25k+ sales outlets. My responsibilities included: overseeing daily operations of three products; surpassing customer satisfaction, improving volume growth through new sales, and creating and meeting the circulation department’s budget. I worked in close conjunction with the Regional Marketing Director to direct overall sales efforts, teaming her sales team with my district managers for overall sales effectiveness. I organized, created and led departmental training. I communicated company directives and insured compliance. I negotiated contracts with new delivery partners and haulers. I was responsible for inventory and monthly ordering of supplies for three main distribution depots and five satellite facilities.▸Won Market of the Year in 2008 and 2009 - a first for St Louis/Midwest Market▸Successfully integrated circulation and sales staff for joint sales efforts▸Wrote and led market-wide training▸Led market through price increases and independent contractor earnings model change▸Expert on Independent Contractor status and Negotiations

I worked as both the out-state and metro St. Louis circulation manager. As CM, I developed strategic direction of local teams, set sales strategy, conducted market training and completed audits. Specifically as out-state CM, I managed eight DSMs in remote offices responsible for circulation, sales and collection efforts throughout eight states. As metro STL CM, I managed seven DSMs in the metro St Louis area responsible for circulation, sales and collection efforts throughout the greater metropolitan area. ▸Two direct reports promoted into management positions outside of market

I was responsible for approximately 10 independent contractors, two district managers, circulation operations, customer service, sales and collections throughout the state of Nebraska and part of Iowa.

I was responsible for distribution operations in an assigned geographic area including carrier recruitment, collections, service, and sales. I worked as a district manager in three distinct territories: Omaha, NE, Joplin, MO, and Des Moines, IA.