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* Oversee wholesale and retail operations and sales for exclusive specialty stationery and gift business with $1.9 million in annual revenue * Wholesale Business * Manage all aspects of day to day operations including vendor negotiations, trade * show management, new business development, customer service and order fulfillment * Increased sales by 817% between 2013 and 2017 * Streamlined sales and fulfillment process through organization of systems and implementation * of Shopify Ecommerce platform * Work with business owner to design new products and packaging * Created and maintain social media presence * Retail Business * Manage all aspects of day to day operations including crisis management, sourcing, * buying, employee hiring and management, customer service and product merchandising * Sales increased 30% in 2016 * Recognized for my excellent customer service skills and team building abilities * Created and maintain social media presence

* Sole proprietor of exclusive custom stationery and gift boutique in prominent location carrying the finest quality gifts and custom invitations. Managed all aspects of the business generating $1.2 million in annual sales. Closed business in the aftermath of the last recession * Implemented budget and inventory management and planning system that created an * 18% reduction in overhead expenses * Recruited and managed staff including full time and seasonal employees * Increased sales by 33% in the first year of business ownership * Initiated multiple advertising and publicity campaigns (including a half page feature in US Weekly Magazine that increased traffic and resulted in higher sales * Created store design and merchandising * Held special promotional events such as private parties, special offer sales and trunk shows * Provided clients with superior customer service that earned their loyalty and personal * recommendations

* Managed the HR function for Los Angeles office of global risk consultancy firm working closely with senior management and members of the Board of Directors in advisory capacity on various management issues, such as employee performance, new hire training and team building. Also managed the Office Services department * Planned and executed statewide restructuring including extensive downsizing * Created campus recruiting program to support the Managing Executive's desire to recruit new talent * Improved caliber of new hires through upgraded sourcing and interview processes

Senior HR position for an 8 division, 1900 employee, multi-national corporation reporting directly to CEO during major reorganization and turnaround initiative. Managed benefits program including major medical insurance, 401k plan, pension plans, retiree benefits and payroll Assisted in orchestration of headquarters move from Pittsburgh to Boston Direct reports included eight division HR Managers, one Assistant and one Consultant

* Reported to the Vice President, HR and Operations and the Director, HR. Supported all aspects of the department in this fast paced and growing research facility * Hired all temporary employees and managed the $185 thousand budget * Expanded and managed the employee service award programs * Orchestrated the interview process for senior level job candidates * Counseled employees on issues related to all aspects of their employment

* Participated in all aspects of corporate strategic consulting work including planning, analysis and presentations to Fortune 100 companies * Acted as liaison between case team members, manager, partner and client * Created financial and confidential databases * Conducted extensive research in multiple industries for client and competitor market and sales analysis * Assisted in under graduate Ivy League campus recruiting program