In the first year (2012), I am serving in three functional areas throughout the year. These areas encompass cataloging, reference, and special collections. During my second year (2013), I will begin to specialize by contributing to two functional areas of my choosing , attend and become engaged in professional committees and organizations, and begin to formulate the basis for acapstone project. In the optional third (2014) and final year, I will continue to specialize in one area of librarianship and will complete a capstone project, preferably suitable for publication, which incorporates the expertise and perspectives gained during the residency.

In charge of all merchandising guidelines and processes of a 60,000 sq. ft. store with sales of eleven million dollars and staffs up to 60 associates.

Originally hired to fill a store manager slot in the Charlotte area, that position was filled by transfer during my 12 week Store Coach Certification program. Officially a store manager, but I spent the 17 months traveling the Columbia to Charlotte district addressing staffing, merchandising, marketing, training, and cost control issues.

Full P&L responsibility for 160,000 sq foot store, 250-300 employees, $43+ million annual sales. In the oldest store in the district I had the highest gross margin, highest controllable profits, most efficient payroll controls, and highest gift card sales for fiscal 2007.

Clothing and accessories. Full P&L responsibility for 30,000 square foot store. 30-50 employees, $7+ million annual sales. In 2004, named to the company's Silver Dollar Club for exceeding $1 million in profits for fiscal 2003. Team of the Year 2005.

Crafts and home décor. Full P&L, 25-40 employees $4+ million annual sales. Despite a recession, my store was one of only six of the 13 stores in the district to achieve the company sales goals for 2001.

Full P&L for 13 specialty retail stores in Charlotte market area. Annual sales volume $5+ million, staff of 40+ employees.

Taught second and third grades in economically depressed areas through Federal Teachers Program. Contact: Director of Records and Controls. Departamento de Recursos Humanos. Secretaria de Educacion Publica. Monterrey, Nuevo, Leon, Mexico.