Professional Work History and Training

Business Teacher, Floyd Central High School, New Albany Floyd County School Corporation
Floyds Knobs, Indiana

January 2018-Present

Redefined standards of excellence and fulfilled school’s mission of enriching life through excellence and distinction in business.
•Instructor of Accounting, Business Management, and Personal Finance.
• Develop, coach, and train students in grades 9-12 in managing the Highlander Outfitters spirit store.
• Plan and execute H&R Block Budget Challenge competitions, assisting students in obtaining scholarship money.
• Collaborate with other school groups and organizations to build community awareness and encourage outreach through
spirit store entrepreneurship.
• Partner with local banks, accounting firms, and businesses to engage students in real-world scenarios and life experiences.

Private Music Instructor
Indiana and Kentucky

June 2002-Present

Redefined standards of excellence and fulfilled the studio's mission of enriching life through excellence and distinction through music.
• Private instructor of woodwind and brass instruments

• Woodwind coach for local middle and high schools in both Indiana and Kentucky.

• Develop, coach, and train students of all ages to excel in individual and collaborative music performance.

• Plan repertoire for both solo and ensemble contest performances.

• Collaborate with local music directors to prepare groups for competitions and evaluations.

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U.S. Marketing Manager, Liquor Stores North America
Louisville, Kentucky

January 2017-January 2018

Ensured profitability by overseeing the marketing budget and strategy to achieve optimized advertising inside cost objectives.
• Generated $150,000 in new revenue with a four-month email cross-selling promotion, targeting existing customers.
• Secured 200 new sales leads and achieved 300% ROI through a four-month integrated marketing campaign promoting new products to prospective and existing customers.
• Organized branding initiative featuring new positioning, messaging strategies, brand promise, visual system, mission statement and document templates.
• Led team of 8 employees and partnered with creative agency to develop and launch new a new global strategy.
• Established roles and responsibilities, clearly defining tasks and improving productivity.
• Strengthened product placement by 40% for the fall season by securing additional ad space in direct mailers, flyer, and newspaper ads.
• Built collaborative relationships with sales support, vendors, and store management to ensure clear communication of departmental strategies and visual presentation.

Minister of Music, St. Marks United Church of Christ
New Albany, Indiana

August 2011-June 2017

Implemented the organization’s future vision to serve its audience through the art and passion of music.
• Head of Music Ministry and staff. Director of Chancel Choir, A Capella Choir and Handbell Choir.
• Responsible for scheduling, training, and organizing volunteer parish music for weekend services.
• Increased the volunteer membership of the choir by 50% and the children's choir from 10 to 25 participants.
• Promoted and advertised musical events. Auditioned and hired prospective members for instrumental ensembles.

General Manager, Liquor Barn, Liquor Stores North America
Louisville, Kentucky

May 2016-January 2017

Forecasted the needs of the store and the associates; managed sales, profitability, training, and development.
• Operated highest volume store in the company, generating $10M in sales.
• Propelled store to number one in the region for average dollar per purchase by using proven selling techniques.
• Generated over $1.5 million in the first six months of taking management role, surpassing all sales goals, +25% to LY
• Communicated assortment and stock levels to the buyers, taking into account current trends and clientele.
• Cross-trained in Customer Service, Human Resources, Visual Merchandising, Operations, and Loss Prevention.

Owner/Operator, Katered to You, LLC
New Albany, Indiana

January 2015-June 2016

Owned, maintained, managed, and marketed a personalized catering business.

• Managed all aspects of catered meal preparation including coordinating the initial contract with the customer, production of the meals, and completing the delivery of the meals or setup for any events. 

• Increased catering sales by 50% in six months through increased marketing and improved customer communication via social media.

• Developed and maintained the website www.kateredtoyoullc.com.

• Developed business relationships throughout the community with new and established business owners and government officials.

• ServeSafe certified.

Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual
Louisville, Kentucky

May 2013-May 2014

Fully licensed Financial Advisor providing retirement planning, investment advice, estate planning, tax strategies, and support for a highly successful practice.
• Identified high net-worth clients and prospective clients in need of investment guidance and generated new client business of $6 million in potential new assets.
• Developed professional relationships with nearly 200 clients while advising a total of $10 million in assets. 
• Drove client acquisitions by insuring First 40 Lives within six months of licensing.
• Communicated with over 200 existing clients to ensure they were satisfied with their existing insurance and investments. Recommended changes as needed to maintain a healthy portfolio.
• Presented investment and financial planning seminars to over 400 prospective clients.
• Generated new clients using a personal, face-to-face approach that built trust and emphasized personal service to the individual investor.

Director of Bands, Christian Academy of Indiana
New Albany, Indiana

August 2009-June 2011

Redefined standards of excellence and fulfilled school’s mission of enriching life through excellence and distinction through music.
• Director of Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Pep and Jazz Bands.
• Developed, coached, and trained students in grades 5-12 in Concert Band, Music Theory, Dramatic Arts, and Musical Theatre.
• Planned concerts and drove seasonal fundraising with musical programs. Raised 5k yearly for Music Department.
• Collaborated with other school groups and organizations to build musical community awareness and encourage outreach.

Executive Team Leader, Target Corporation
Clarksville, Indiana

January 2008-July 2009

Directed multiple, specialized tasks in demanding and continuously evolving retail environment while maintaining flexibility.
• Operated one of the highest volume stores in the district, generating $60M in sales.
• Established and maintained proper high traffic displays, resulting in increased sales. +12% to LY.
• Researched current and past business performance using online systems and reports. Drove incremental sales, +2% to LY by implementing small changes found in trends.
• Effectively communicated and coordinated execution of planogram with other store management.
• Executed daily operations including sales floor replenishment and merchandising product.