Time at Modell’s:  Since February of 2005.

Hometown:  Brooklyn, NY     

Department:  Licensed

Job Title:  Senior Planner

What do you do in 30 words or less: Develop seasonal sales and inventory dollar plans by department and subclass to maximize sales, turn and gross margin for the Licensed Apparel and Hardgoods business.

 Favorite Part of Working for Modell’s:  The fast paced environment, especially when one of Modells hometown teams is on its way to winning a championship.

 If I had a $100 Modell’s gift card right now I’d buy: A new pair of Nike sneakers

Favorite Pro Team:  New York Yankees

 Favorite Pro Player and why:  Derek Jeter. He’s a great role model and exudes humility. He’s one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

Growing up my sports role model was: Derek Jeter

 Sports I played growing up: Basketball

Highest level of sports played: High school

What do you still play: Kickboxing

My Modell’s Defining Athletic Moment: Completing a 6 week boot camp program

Organization Name: Manassas Youth Football League

Hometown: Manassas, VA

Sport: Football

Organization Colors: Black & Yellow

Organization Motto: Building Character through Football

Years with Modell’s: 8

Favorite Modell’s store to shop at & why: Bulloch Dr, Manassas, VA – Great people willing to do what is necessary to fill the needs of my club.

Ourfavorite athletic brand: Shutt & Wilson

Our most meMO’rable achievement: Scraping together enough 7-piece pad sets from around the Northern Virginia area (Managers personally drove around to pick up equipment) in order to fill the gaps by the next practice.

Why we team up with Modell’s: Friendly and accommodating service

Website: www.MYFLSharks.org

Time at Modell’s: Since June of 1999.

Hometown:  Flushing, NY

Department:  Marketing/Advertising

Job Title:  Art Director

What do you do in 30 words or less:
I work with the creative team in designing and creating all Modell’s print ads, web media and e-mail blasts.

Favorite Part of Working for Modell’s:
I like the challenge of creating better looking ads than our competitors, especially during the “hot market” season.

If I had a $100 Modell’s gift card right now I’d buy:
Nike Air Jordans

Favorite Pro Team: New York Mets

Favorite Pro Player and why: Mike Piazza – he made the team better, had many memorable and legendary hits, including the post-9/11 HR that lifted the spirits of our city.

Growing up my sports role model was: Keith Hernandez

Sports I played growing up: Volleyball, softball, basketball, racquetball, and tennis.

Highest level of sports played: High school volleyball

What do you still play: Basketball, racquetball, and tennis.

My Modell’s Defining Athletic Moment:  
I bowled a “97” during our department’s bowling night.