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Meeting Preference: In Person, Phone, Video
Languages: English
I help enthusiastic entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground and hard-working small business owners make their businesses more profitable and have more fun while doing it. As the owner of a small chain of child care centers with six locations and over 200 employees, I learned what it takes to run a profitable small business. I had to do it all, just like you - marketing, branding, human resources, finance, payroll, operations, social media, leadership, technology and customer service. . . and fix the overflowing toilet occasionally too. If we work together through SCORE, you can expect me to ask good questions, help you solidify your goals, and assist you in finding the tools you need to get there. With over 25 years experience in businesses large and small and specific expertise in child care, retail and the restaurant industry, my personal passions include leadership development, diversity inclusion work, non-profit leadership and helping others succeed. Owner CEO, Prime Time Early Learning Centers, 2015 - 2019 Owner and CEO of a small chain of six child care centers serving over 800 children and families with a staff of over 200 and annual revenue of $8mm. Spent five years upgrading and improving all aspects of operations and sold the business in 2019. Regional Retail Director, Recreational Equipment, Inc (REI), 2000 – 2015 Led all operations for 16 retail stores with staff of over 1000 and annual revenue of over $250mm.
Areas of Expertise
- Human Resources
- Management & Operations
- Marketing
- Strategy Development
Industry Experience
- Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
- Food & Beverage
- Professional Services
- Retail