LAURA J THOMPSON
Nursing at Kenmore, Detroit, MI

Graphic/Web Designer at Smarter Life, Web Designer at American Institutional Management Services, Inc., Graphic/Web Designer at LT Graphic Design

Internet

Smarter Life - Dearborn, michigan since Oct 2012 - Graphic/Web Designer American Institutional Management Services, Inc. - Dearborn, Michigan since Apr 2012 - Web Designer LT Graphic Design since Sep 2005 - Graphic/Web Designer TVI Supply, LLC. Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 - Online Sales/ E-Commerce Specialist various organizations and Schoolcraft College 2009 - 2009 - Guest Speaker Leapers Inc. Nov 2006 - Apr 2008 - Graphic/Web Designer International Professional Relations, Inc. Feb 2006 - Feb 2007 - Relocation Consultant

Michigan Technology Services 2010 - 2010
Program completion, ASP.NET 2.0 Schoolcraft College 2003 - 2006
Associates, Computer Graphic Technology Oakland University 1988
Bachelors of Science, General Management Northwood University
Associates, Fashion Merchandising

Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Web Design, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design

Computer Graphics and Web Design

Schoolcraft College - Livonia, MI •Dean’s List for High Grade Point Average 3.9 •Member of Omicron Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Oakland University - Rochester, MI •Member of Golden Key National Honor Society

Director, Sales Development at Art Van Furniture, Treasurer at Hodges Green 2 Homeowners Association

Furniture

Art Van Furniture since Oct 2010 - Director, Sales Development Hodges Green 2 Homeowners Association since 2011 - Treasurer Art Van Furniture Nov 1993 - Sep 2010 - Regional Sales Director Art Van Furniture Jun 2000 - Jan 2006 - Store Manager Art Van Furniture Apr 1999 - Jun 2000 - Sales Manager

Retail, Leadership, Public Speaking, Performance Management, Furniture, Sales, Strategic Planning, Training, Change Management, Sales Management, Recruiting, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Management, Talent Management, Hiring, Team Building, Customer Service, Coaching, Sales Operations, Store Management, Customer Satisfaction, Product Development, Account Management, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Selling, Strategy

running, leadership, personal development, health, business, marathon training, performing arts, Zumba, Detroit Opera House, community services

Top Performing Region, Christmas 2009 Top Performing Region 2nd quarter fiscal 2010 (Jan-Mar) Top Performing Region Mattress Marathon, May 2010 Top Performing Region Memorial Day, May 2010 Top Performing Region 3rd quarter fiscal 2010 (Apr-Jun) Top Region Tent Sale 2010 Top Region Labor Day Event, 2010 Top Region 4th quarter fiscal 2010 (July - Sept) Top Region fiscal 2010 (Oct-Sept)

Certificate of Completion
Coursera, University of Pennsylvania
Gamification course. Gamification is the application of game elements and digital game design techniques to non-game problems, such as business and social impact challenges. This course taught the mechanisms of gamification, why it has such tremendous potential, and how to use it effectively.

Sales Associate at 7-Eleven

Veterinary

7-Eleven - Livonia, MI since Jan 2013 - Sales Associate 7-Eleven - Livonia, Mi Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 - Sales Associate AC Academic Services - Adrian, Michigan Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 - Student Desk Worker 9/Tel Animal Hospital Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 - Intern 110 Madison Ave Salon Aug 2008 - Oct 2010 - Receptionist

Adrian College 2008 - 2012
B.A. in Science, Biology Adrian College 2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts, BiologyGPA

fishing, hunting, songwriting, horseback riding, veterinary medicine

Instructional Design at Alteris Group, English Teacher at Bethany Christian School

Marketing and Advertising

Alteris Group - Instructional Design Bethany Christian School since Aug 2010 - English Teacher

Bethany Christian School
Bob Jones University/ Bethany Christian School