Cristina Tommasone

Results-driven operations leader with 20+ years in high-volume retail, creative, and administrative environments. Proven track record scaling sales, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and building high-performing teams. Delivers measurable results through process improvement, compliance, and customer-focused leadership.

Assistant Store Manager - Sherwin-Williams - Port Charlotte, FL

(2015-05 - 2025-05)

• Led full store operations for a high-volume location — sales, staffing, budgeting, inventory, and compliance over 10 years
• Coached and supervised cross-functional teams to consistently exceed sales targets and maintain top customer satisfaction scores
• Streamlined expense tracking via Concur and drove process improvements that reduced operational costs and increased efficiency

Assistant Store Manager - Walgreens - New Haven, CT

(2001-03 - 2014-10)

• Directed daily operations of a high-traffic retail store, supervising up to 12 employees across all functions
• Implemented training programs that improved employee performance, retention, and sales floor execution
• Controlled inventory, pricing, and visual merchandising to drive revenue and minimize shrinkage losses

Photographer / Office Manager - LMP Photography and Design - Connecticut

(2005-06 - 2011-05)

• Managed full photography studio operations — client scheduling, on-site shoots, post-processing, and custom album delivery

Administrative Assistant - PeriShip - Branford, CT

(2009-09 - 2010-09)

• Built operational templates for inventory, accounting, and invoicing while configuring VoIP and Microsoft Exchange systems

Specialist / Creative - Apple Store - New Haven, CT

(2007-06 - 2009-10)

• Trained customers on Apple creative software suite including iPhoto, Pages, and Keynote in a fast-paced retail environment

Graphic Designer / Print Production - Rollins Printing - Hamden, CT

(2014-11 - 2015-01)

• Produced press-ready design files for publications, logos, marketing collateral, and signage from concept to final delivery

Co-Owner / Lead Designer - Insomnia Art Inc.

(2014-11 - 2025-05)

• Co-founded and scaled boutique design firm delivering custom branding, illustrations, and marketing materials to diverse clients
• Directed end-to-end creative projects — from client consultation through final delivery — ensuring brand consistency and quality
• Managed all business operations including budgeting, invoicing, and long-term client relationship development

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication/Media Studies - Albertus Magnus College

Certificate - Digital Marketing - Pathstream/Guild

Masters Certificate - Graphic Design - Miami AD School