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Wore many hats as a partner in my family owned restaurant and marina business. Responsible for merchandising and designing branded apparel, headwear, drinkware, etc. sold in the gift shop. Grew retail sales per square foot to $550 annually. Implemented software and process improvements to an inefficient and paper heavy accounts payable system. Developed an approachable and fun brand identity that was was deployed across several mediums— menus, gift store merchandise, on location signage, print and billboard advertising, online and social presence

• Subject matter expert focused on the organization’s business system migration from legacy software to SAP.• Examined established processes to identify root causes of inefficiencies, document and convey business requirements to IT developers, implement process improvements across financial service departments.• Managed organizational change and knowledge transfer from Houston, TX and Seattle, WA based employees to a consolidated financial services office in Dublin, OH.• Research and resolve backlogs in accounts payable and customer credit queues to dramatically increase operating capital for the organization.• Create effective learning materials and facilitate training sessions for new employees in financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer credit and payroll.

Prospect and cold call on potential tenants suited for grocery anchored shopping centers in a variety of suburban marketsMaximize deal value for the landlord by negotiating lease terms with tenants and brokersBuild relationships with national retailers and tenant representative brokers through ICSC conferences and company sponsored eventsSelected to join a highly competitive group of associates tasked with researching and presenting on emerging trends that will impact shopping centers in the futurePrepare professional marketing materials and presentations for potential tenants

Connetic Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm based in Covington that invests in seed stage companies. Specifically, companies which aspire to create transformative, disruptive products and services. Responsibilities:Search for and evaluate potential investments and emerging market trends, patterns, opportunities and nichesConduct market research of compelling industry sectors, evaluate particular products and compare them with existing competitors in the marketplace Create insightful research presentations for the fund manager which detail my findings and recommendation in a concise mannerParticipate in weekly pitch day interviews dedicated to meeting with entrepreneurs seeking funding Providing services to help support our portfolio companies and informing our angel investors of exciting milestones reached by the portfolio companies

Established a new Hawaiian Shave Ice business with a stand open 7 days a week and a mobile unit for special events. Grew business from $5,000 to $35,000 sales over 4 years.Hired and managed 15 employees including preparing weekly schedules and payroll. Trained team members to provide consistent product and exceptional customer service.Analyzed costs and profit margins to set product pricing annually. Executed a marketing plan involving social media, direct mail, coupons, rewards program, and designed all menus and signage.