Motivated, creative and constant thinker,customer-centric, competitive but giving, nurturing, completely available, pre-planner, strategic,always has a plan, enthusiasm and hospitality can be contagious!

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	(Confidential)	5/2006 - Present
Pottery Barn	(Confidential)	1/2002 - 10/2003
Chico's	(Confidential)	5/1994 - 8/1996

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Brookfield High School	Business	1978	High School/GED Degree

Highlights:

Received "Pride and Passion Award" at Pottery Barn brand conference /2003 Received "Most upscale visual merchandising Award" from Chico's brand conference /1994 " Manager of the year" and "Highest sales volume" at Laura Ashley /1990

Companies I like:

Creative companies that strive to be the best at what they do. I like being part of the "AWE-FACTOR". I am intrigued by companies like SPANX, and I love being involved with furnishings and beautiful atmosphere.

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Technology Solutions
Leadership

I was given some mechandising freedom (OUTSIDE OF THE BOX) based on talent displayed which resulted in positive sales, elevated brand awareness, and awards. At Pottery Barn I hired and developed talent that resulted in 7 internal promotions in 18 months