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Product Development Manager / Senior Product & Graphic Designer
Steamboat Springs, CO
Apr 2014 - Sep 2017 (3 years 5 months)
• Head of product development and communication with factories
• Owned print design process including trend and color research, sketching, generating original art, color ups, repeat engineering, and strike-off approval
• Developing and researching new material, construction techniques, processes, and creating samples to get tested for the upcoming season.
• Created technical sketches of over 18 models per season and managed all design & merchandising changes throughout line development
• Managed factory production, sampling, developing new products, working towards timelines and allocations of inventory
• Supply Chain Manager - moving all aspects forward from concept to top of production product
• Senior Graphic Designer for all aspects of the business - catalog, workbook, website, editorials, advertisements, newsletters while working closely with the Creative Director
• Manager & designer of tradeshow booths, set up and scheduling
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SnowSports School Ski Instructor
Steamboat Springs, CO
Oct 2013 - Mar 2016 (2 years 5 months)
• To teach skiing or snowboarding with safety and welfare of students being of primary importance
• Safekeeping and return of proper equipment with children at end of lesson
• Safe receipt and drop off of children at the end of lesson
• Recording of tickets and hours at the end of each day
• Attendance at required orientation and training sessions
• Knowledge of all posted information and that which is contained in the instructor manual
• Care and safekeeping of company-owned uniform
• Proper completion of incident reports in accordance with departmental and company manuals
• Attendance at designated meeting times on days scheduled to work
• Performance of various activities as required by SnowSports School and/or ski company management
• Provide guest with general company information
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
• Other duties, as assigned
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Flower Girl
Exclusively Roses
Madison, WI
Jun 2005 - Aug 2013 (8 years 2 months)
Delivering flowers to Walgreens in Chicago
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Resident Assistant
Milwaukee, WI
Aug 2008 - May 2012 (3 years 9 months)
• Maintain all care records in accordance with company policy and audit care records weekly to ensure accuracy
• Communicate any problems, concerns or issues to residents’ family members as needed
• Ensure all patients take medications as directed by health care providers
• Build rapport with residents by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
• Respond to any safety or medical issues
• Weekly meetings to catch up with Resident Director and other staff about problems or students struggling in new environment
• Lead daily group and individual activities for entertainment
• Provide our residents with assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the restroom
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Financial Aid Assistant
Milwaukee, WI
Sep 2007 - May 2012 (4 years 8 months)
Worked closely with the Manager and did anything from computer work, to filing, to setting up new accounts for the students and helping them with their financial side of school
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Environmental Educator Intern
Milwaukee, WI
Jun 2010 - Sep 2010 (3 months)
The goal of this full time, seasonal internship is to develop skills to become environmentally
responsible mentors for the urban Milwaukee community. Interns experience the full scope of
Urban Ecology Center summer education programming at our park branches. Interns serve as
mentors to high school outdoor leaders, assist with visitors, programs, and general operations and
perform other projects as needed.
• Work with Environmental Educators to develop and teach camper-centered activities for summer
camp students
• Oversee and plan camper activities during before- and after-camp sessions
• Prepare materials for summer educational activities
• Assist in instructing and mentoring children participating in evening and weekend programs,
including the Young Scientist Club
• Lead adults and children participating in family workshops, volunteer and service learning activities
• Welcome and help provide meaningful connections and experiences to visitors from the
neighborhood
• Help to plan and lead outdoor recreation programs for youth and adults
• Assist with rock-climbing, canoeing, hiking, and other outdoor and nature related programs
• Assist with equipment repair and maintenance as needed
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Mobile Sales Assoc
Madison, WI
Apr 2005 - Aug 2008 (3 years 4 months)
I was in charge or the mobile department, selling iPods, phones, accessories and much more. Making sure each customer walks away with what they were looking for and much more. A good experience.