I have an entrepreneurial mindset and have enjoyed building businesses through all functional areas including retail and distribution, finance, marketing, and mergers and acquisitions. I have strong analytical skills and the ability to apply quantitative analysis to evaluate alternative opportunities and make data driven decisions. Specific accomplishments include:

Built and/or improved national marketing programs for an automotive aftermarket company with 30% cost savings.

Managed a regional distribution center with a $5.7 million dollar inventory; our teams annual inventories showed consistently higher accuracy levels than sister divisions . 

As a Financial Analyst, assisted independent store owners in comprehending and responding to their financial position; developed and recommended business plans and strategies to meet their goals. As part of a mergers and acquisitions program, I evaluated store inventories ranging from $300k-$1 million and ensured proper valuation and security of other assets.

I have served in several non-profit board positions including: executive committee member, treasurer, marketing positions, special projects and event planning and execution.