- Successfully trained and mentored management staff following a management immersion program. - Implemented a Benefits Program. Organized schedules for management and staff of 40 employees. - Compiled monthly and quarterly numbers utilizing spreadsheets and MSPP presentations for regular scheduled meetings. - Interfaced with all vendors ensuring completion of quoted work and relationship management. - Maintained accuracy for payroll, processed payroll numbers and checks, made timely tax payments to government agencies. - Developed training programs, manuals and testing for management and entry level employees with developmental and career growth goal flow charts to manage retention. - Increased revenue from 1.2 million to 1.8 million annually through strong local store marketing, training and guest satisfaction programs.

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Grendene USA, Inc. is the sole U.S. Distributor for sandal / flip flop brands Rider, Ipanema, Zaxy, and Grendha. Grendene USA is an independent subsidiary of Grendene S.A. of Brazil, one of the world’s largest casual shoe manufacturers.