•Tutor students individually and in groups from grades 3-8 in mathematics and reading.• Goal is to accelerate learning through evidence-based practice.•In partnership with higher education, Northern Illinois University

-Assist with all aspects of buying, selling, pricing and merchandising by adhering tomerchandising standards, evaluating market demands, adhering to buying plan, managing stock and sales levels, and meeting or exceeding store sales goals and purchase goals. -Assist with hiring and training team to meet store goals.

Brands: Carmen Marc Valvo, Badgley Mischa, Jovani, Monique Llhullier, Sherri Hill, Vintage, and more.

* Direct the Maintenance of the physical atmosphere of the store* Maintaining the smooth operations of the store: + Buy process training + Merchandising process training * Loss Prevention: o Audit each days closing paperwork weekly o Retrain associates and managers on how to complete transactions and paperwork properly: o Report all deviations to the established policies and procedures of Plato’s Closet and it’s asset protection policy o Handle customer service situations with the stores best interest in mind o Be aware of external theft issues or suspect buys and take appropriate action o Participate in mall visits regularly as scheduled by the manager o Visit mall stores twice monthly and report to manager trend opportunities 0 Assist the store manager in floor moves and merchandising the store o Assist the store manager in implementing the inventory management process o Buy clothes from guests that suit our target customer

I enjoy interviewing touring bands that come to Chicago and Chicago native artists. The Inferno is the arts & entertainment section of UIC's Chicago Flame Paper. I also write restaurant reviews and album reviews.

I started as an Ebay specialist listing a high volume of highend retail items as a powerseller. Managed store operations, consigner accounts, as well as online (ebay) store for past 2 years. I was responsible for all marketing strategies & promotions including directing a fashion show in the West Loop.