Functional Skills

Project Management
Business Unit Strategy
Change Management / Org Design
Business Planning
Customer Experience

Software Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word

Sector Experience

Business Services
Consumer Goods
Retail

Experience

Jacobsohn Consulting Management Consulting
President
7/2017 - Present
Independent Business Analyst for national merger and acquisition firm. Work with entrepreneurial companies to establish new markets. Develop management and leadership skills in client associates. Communicate company mission and culture to all levels of the organization. Focus on development for profitable go forward strategies.
Blick Art Materials Human Resources
Officer of Professional Development and Administration
2/2012 - 6/2017
Responsible for hiring and training increasing home office staff by 150%. Lead culture development process to become a Great Place To Work. Lead changing work environment for work/life balance, increased training, and job opportunities. Leader in company mission of customer focus and associate satisfaction plus support of the national art community. Earned company Google rating of 4.9/5.0.
Blick Art Materials Corporate Strategy & Development
Advisor To the Board of Directors
1/2000 - 2/2012
Redirected company focus and direction from multiple unrelated businesses to focusing on internet and retail growth and profitability in the art materials distribution and supply to consumers, schools, and professional artists.
Managed and sold the Alsto's Division to Home Shopping Network within 30 months.