Best Buy Co., Inc.
Industry: Consumer electronics company
DescriptionBest Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. It was originally founded by Richard M. Schulze and James Wheeler in 1966 as an audio specialty store called Sound of Music. Customer service: 1 (888) 237-8289 Headquarters: Richfield, MN CEO: Hubert Joly Subsidiaries: Geek Squad, Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc,
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Best Buy Co., Inc. Employees
Best Buy September 2011 - February 2014
1SYNC a Division of GS1US March 2010 - August 2011
GS1 US March 2010 - December 2010
Toys "R" Us, Inc. October 2003 - October 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2000 - 2003
Katun Corporation 1997 - 2000
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Diversity, Performance Metrics, Negotiation, Supply Chain..., Collaborative Planning, Spend Analysis, Supply Chain Risk..., Business Transformation, SCRM, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., CPFR, Strategy, Vendor Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Management, Business Process..., Contract Negotiation, Logistics, Leadership, Sourcing, Six Sigma, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Outsourcing, Team Building, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Planning, Product Marketing, Demand Planning, P&L Management, Purchasing, Process Engineering, Operational Excellence, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2000 — 2003
B.A.
United Healthcare August 2014 - September 2015
Optum March 2012 - August 2014
Freelance / Contractor March 2009 - February 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 1999 - March 2009
Skills
Leadership, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Global Sourcing, Strategy, Direct Mail, Marketing, Medicare Prescription..., Offset Printing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Direct Marketing, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Program Management, Account Management, Operations Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Print Management, Purchasing, Training, Print Production Process, Graphics, Packaging, Sales, Team Building, B2B, International Business..., Contract Negotiation, Multi-channel Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Budgets, Collateral, Production, Vendor Relations, Strength Based..., MBA, Print Buying, Web & Sheet Fed Paper..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Advertising
Education
Jones International University 2011 — 2013
MBA, Global Enterprise Management
Cardinal Stritch University 2001 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Management
Cardinal Stritch University 2006 — 2007
Certificate, Human Resources Management
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 2010 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 1999 - November 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 2007 - February 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2004 - April 2006
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 2002 - July 2004
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 1997 - May 1999
Best Buy Co., Inc. January 1996 - May 1997
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 1994 - January 1996
The Good Guys! January 1994 - October 1994
The Good Guys! October 1990 - January 1994
Skills
Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Team-oriented, Strategic Leadership, Driving Results, Multi-Unit Management, People-oriented, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Retail, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Training, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., New Store Openings, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Leadership Development, District Management, Associate Development, Culture Change, Goal Oriented, Multi-channel Retail, Visual Merchandising, Hiring, Inventory Control, P, P&L
Education
USC Rossier School of Education 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Organizational Change and Leadership
Biola University 2007 — 2009
Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
Biola University 2005 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Organizational Leadership
Stinson Leonard Street LLP August 2014 - Present
Foley & Mansfield, PLLP May 2009 - 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Appeals, Business Litigation, Trial Practice, Mediation, Courts, Pleadings, Legal Assistance, Trials, Document Review
Education
Hamline University School of Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies; Spanish Language
Capella University June 2012 - Present
Best Buy March 2011 - June 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2007 - March 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2005 - 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2004 - 2005
Best Buy 2002 - 2004
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1999 - 2002
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1995 - 1999
NordicTrack, a CML Company 1991 - 1995
Welsh Companies, Inc 1990 - 1991
Skills
Essbase, Business Objects, Hyperion, Retail, Budgeting, Confirmit, Adobe Insights..., Claritas ConsumerPoint, advanced Excel, segmentation..., primary research..., Lean Six Sigma Green..., SAS EG, Stevenson & NPD..., business strategy, Customer Insights, program management, Six Sigma, Segmentation, Customer Insight, Budgets, Analysis, Business Strategy, SAS, Program Management, Strategy, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Database Marketing, Leadership, CRM, Forecasting
Education
Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota 1997 — 2001
MBA, Finance and Information & Decision Sciences
Iowa State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelors Business Administration, Accounting
United Allergy Services September 2012 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2010 - 2011
Chick-fil-A, Inc. 2009 - 2011
Skills
Clinical Research, Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Operating Room, Marketing, PowerPoint, Allergy, Allergy Testing, Allergy Relief, Healthcare, Organization Skills, Positive Employee..., Communication
Education
University of Houston-Victoria 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Science in Biology
Wharton Community Junior College 2009 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Arts and Science
DRIASI May 2015 - Present
Ivie and Associates March 2014 - January 2015
Skyline Exhibits April 2012 - March 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. April 2003 - August 2006
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2000 - 2003
Skills
Attention To Detail, Customer Service, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Communication, Teamwork, Graphics, Process Improvement, MS Office Suite, Strategic Planning, Cost Reduction, Versatile, Multitasker, Microsoft Office, Trade Shows, Employee Relations, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Sales, Social Media, Marketing
Education
Luther College 1996 — 2000
B.A., Communications, Psychology
The ROIG Group LLC August 2011 - Present
CMC July 2008 - August 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. April 2007 - July 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2002 - April 2007
Best Buy November 2000 - June 2002
Best Buy May 1999 - November 2000
Best Buy May 1998 - May 1999
Skills
Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Purchasing, Replenishment, Sales Operations, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain, Merchandising, Forecasting, Team Building, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Procurement, Project Management, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, CPFR, Management, Retail, Strategy, Product Development, Leadership, Production Planning, Project Planning, Warehousing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2006
MBA
Brigham Young University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Operations & Supply Chain
BGZ brands™ July 2014 - Present
Xi3 February 2013 - June 2014
Attostat, Inc. July 2011 - February 2013
Harmer Global Partners April 2011 - February 2013
Summit Technology Group June 2010 - April 2011
Commercial Metals Company January 2008 - June 2010
Commercial Metals Company March 2007 - April 2008
Samsung Electronics America September 2005 - March 2007
Honeywell May 2004 - September 2005
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Customer Focus, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Demand Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Inventory &..., Strategy Development, Retail, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, MRP, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Replenishment, Cost Reduction, Supply Chain..., Purchasing, Management, Project Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Procurement, SAP, Pricing, Materials Management, Business Planning, Product Development, Product Management, Leadership
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2002 — 2004
MBA
Brigham Young University 1995 — 1999
BS, Business Management
HGA September 2013 - Present
HGA May 2012 - September 2013
University of Minnesota College of Design January 2013 - May 2013
University of Minnesota College of Design January 2012 - May 2012
Field Outdoor Spaces 2009 - July 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2007 - 2009
Brain Injury Association of Minnesota 2006 - 2007
Padilla Speer Beardsley 2003 - 2005
Skills
Research, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Public Relations, Sustainable Design, InDesign, Landscape Architecture, Public Speaking
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2013
Master of Landscape Architecture
Hamline University 1999 — 2003
Peterson Milla Hooks April 2008 - Present
Martin Williams September 2006 - March 2008
Carmichael Lynch 1998 - 2006
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 1994 - September 1998
Various January 1987 - August 1994
Skills
Television, Budgeting, Commercials, Scheduling, Broadcast, french, Baseball, Bass, Keyboards, Web Design, Final Cut Pro, Flash Design, Drupal, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Interactive Advertising, Creative Direction, Flash, Post Production, Creative Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Process Scheduler, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Music Videos, Brand Development, Advertising, Video Editing, Video Production, Visual Effects, Film, Video
Education
New York University 1988 — 1991
Masters - film production
Carleton College 1984 — 1987
BA, English and Film
Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music June 2015 - Present
Session Performer September 2010 - Present
Handel and Haydn Society February 2014 - May 2015
CanvaSounds Collective April 2013 - April 2015
Albert Alphin Library September 2011 - February 2014
Kusiak Music August 2013 - December 2013
Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music June 2013 - July 2013
Handel and Haydn Society May 2012 - August 2012
Epsilon Associates, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Composition, Music Theory, Music, Songwriting, Recording, Orchestral Music, Viola, Arranging, Notation Software, Conducting, Musical Theatre, Logic Pro
Education
The Boston Conservatory 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Music, Music Theory and Composition
Hopkinton High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Choice Products & Services (Midtown Cellular) September 2012 - Present
T-Mobile USA October 2007 - August 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 2006 - September 2007
Dick's Sporting Goods November 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Sales Operations, Selling, Sales, Retail, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Customer Retention, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Leadership, Direct Sales, Account Management, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Wireless, Store Management, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Brand Management, Indirect Channel Sales, Telecommunications, Brand Development
Education
James Madison University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
SUPERVALU April 2013 - Present
SUPERVALU March 2011 - Present
TransUnion August 2010 - March 2011
Walmart Stores, Inc. July 2008 - February 2010
Walmart Stores, Inc. February 2007 - July 2008
Walmart Stores Inc. March 2006 - February 2007
Best Buy Co. Inc. August 2005 - January 2006
Best Buy Co., Inc. April 2001 - August 2005
Best Buy Co., Inc. February 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Leadership, Staff Development, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, Management Development, Organizational Design, 360 Feedback, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Instructional Design, Career Development, Human Resources, Change Management, Process Improvement, Hiring, Employee Training, Strategy, Personnel Management, Training, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Management, Program Management, Workshop Facilitation, Interviews, Executive Coaching, Culture Change
Education
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. 2002 — 2007
M.A.
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S
M&T Bank August 2015 - Present
Honeywell May 2014 - August 2015
Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies April 2012 - May 2014
Danaher (API Delevan) November 2010 - April 2012
New Era Cap January 2010 - November 2010
New Era Cap August 2008 - January 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2008 - August 2008
New Era Cap Co. January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Performance Management, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Labor Relations, Affirmative Action..., Compensation Strategies, Training Delivery, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Onboarding, Personnel Management
Education
D'Youville College 2008 — 2010
MBA, Human Resources Management
Canisius College 2004 — 2008
BS, International Business and Spanish
DuPont Pioneer September 2012 - Present
Quality Consulting Inc. (QCI) September 2012 - September 2014
Geek Squad October 2005 - September 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2004 - September 2014
Hy-Vee, Inc. 2003 - 2006
Skills
Computer Repair, Computer Hardware, Windows 7, Windows Server, Software Installation, Technical Support, Laptops, Network Administration, Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Hardware Installation, XP, Linux, Troubleshooting, Hardware, Printers, Networking, Customer Service, Network Engineering, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Remote Desktop, Group Policy, Hardware Diagnostics, Programming, Information Technology, Microsoft Exchange, Operating Systems, Wireless Networking, Retail, Inventory Control, Sales, OS X, Servers, Windows, VMware, VPN, Visio, SharePoint, Inventory Management, Outlook, DNS, Routers, Windows XP Pro, Cisco Technologies, Home Networking, Ubuntu, Desktop Computers, Mobile Device Management, Mobile Devices
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Clive 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science, Information Technology - Computer Network Systems, 3.7
ITT Technical Institute-Clive 2008 — 2009
Electronics Technology - Computer Electronics & Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute-Omaha 2003 — 2004
Electronics Technology - Computer Electronics & Engineering Technology
IDeaS Revenue Solutions March 2013 - Present
Svensson Consulting, LLC June 2012 - March 2013
PLATO Learning, Inc. November 2005 - March 2012
Praxis Interactive Technologies Pvt. Ltd. 2005 - March 2012
Long Term Care Group August 2004 - July 2005
Ispace Software Technologies 2004 - 2005
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2000 - June 2004
Reynolds and Reynolds Co. April 1988 - September 2000
Skills
PMO, Budgeting, Resource Management, PMP, Process Improvement, SDLC, Vendor Management, Program Management, MS Project, Project Planning, Visio, Strategic Planning, Software Project..., Agile, Team Building, Product Development, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Problem Solving, Process Development, Software Development, Project Portfolio..., Forecasting, Budgets, Agile Methodologies, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Product Management, CRM, Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1983 — 1987
Bachelors of Science, Accounting
Central East Alcohol and Drug (CEAD) Council April 2015 - Present
Internatonal Paper May 2014 - January 2015
Prairie National Bank December 2013 - March 2014
Enterprise Marking Products May 2012 - November 2013
Business & Professional Exchange, Inc January 2012 - April 2012
Johnson Memorial Hospital October 2011 - April 2012
Not for Profit radio station March 2012 - March 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. April 1995 - July 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. April 1995 - July 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1995 - 2011
Skills
Training, Building Relationships, Planning/Scheduling, Resolve issues, Microsoft Office 2007, Track inventory, Follow-up, Data Management, Price negotiation, Communication, Organization, Teamwork, Independent worker, Inventory, Time Management, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Retail, Independent Contractors, Budgets, Human Resources, Inventory Management, Team Building, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Management, Coaching, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master, Education
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science, Education
Lifetouch Inc. 2013 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2010 - 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2004 - 2010
BBDO Worldwide January 1990 - 2004
Skills
Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Communications, Product Launch, Team & Cross Functional..., Consumer Insights &..., Account Management, Digital Marketing, Omni-Channel Marketing..., Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Event Management, Social Media, Business Development, Product Marketing, Marketing, Creative Direction, Market Planning, Direct Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Strategy, Experiential Marketing, Agency Leadership, Launch Events, Communication, Marketing Research, Publicity, Customer Acquisition &..., Relationship Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Management, Leadership, P & L/Budget Management, Sales, Management, Consumer Promotion, Flawless Execution, Cause Marketing, Sweepstakes/Contest..., Public Relations, Competitive Analysis, CRM, Lead Generation
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Target January 2014 - Present
Target June 2012 - January 2014
Target July 2011 - June 2012
Target April 2010 - June 2011
Best Buy August 2009 - February 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. February 2007 - August 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. February 2007 - February 2008
RBC Capital Markets January 2006 - January 2007
Taxpayers League of Minnesota January 2005 - December 2005
Republican National Committee June 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Project Management, Demand Planning, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Retail, Assortment, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2009
MBA, Marketing
Gustavus Adolphus College 2000 — 2004
BA, Communications Studies
Eurest Services formerly Kimco October 2007 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1998 - 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Team Building, Facilities Management, Strategic Planning, Retail, Account Management, Customer Service, Big Box, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Loss Prevention, Recruiting, Store Management, Customer Satisfaction, Income Statement, Performance Management, Forecasting, Training, Contract Management, P&L, Process Improvement, Sales, Inventory Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Sales Management, Inventory Control, P&L Management, Employee Relations, Sales Operations, Coaching, Process Scheduler, Profit, New Business Development, Management, Employee Training, Project Management, Hiring, Supervisory Skills, Negotiation, Project Planning
Education
Christopher Newport University 1974 — 1980
BS, Management
Harvard Business School Publishing December 2012 - Present
Best Buy August 2011 - December 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc June 2009 - August 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 2008 - December 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. January 2009 - June 2009
Best Buy October 2007 - March 2008
Best Buy June 2007 - October 2007
Raytheon IDS Import/Export May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Sales, Photoshop, Retail, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Store Management, Inventory Management, Oracle, Training, Leadership, Time Management
Education
Clark University 2003 — 2011
Bachelor's, Government and International Relations
Sound Media May 2010 - Present
Ultimate Electronics July 2008 - January 2011
Ultimate Electronics May 2006 - July 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 2005 - May 2006
Ultimate Electronics October 2003 - March 2005
Ultimate Electronics August 1996 - October 2003
Skills
Consumer Electronics, Management, Home Theater, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Warehouse Management, Security, B2B, New Business Development, Team Management, Inventory Management
Education
Front Range Community College 2004 — 2007
General
Terry Parker HS 1994 — 1996
Express Scripts November 2013 - April 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2010 - November 2013
Walmart June 2007 - September 2010
Walmart December 2005 - May 2007
Walmart September 2002 - November 2005
Walmart February 2002 - August 2002
Wal-Mart December 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Corporate Finance, Finance, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Thought Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Due Diligence, Forecasting, Investments, Treasury, Management, Portfolio Management, Strategy, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Banking, Team Building, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Cash Management, Strategic Financial..., Business Strategy, Analysis, Mergers, Investment Banking, Budgets, Retail, Business Planning, Equities, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Process Improvement, P&L, Treasury Management, Financial Markets
Education
Brigham Young University
B.S., Geography, 3.81
Marriott School of Management, Brigham Young University
MBA, Corporate Finance, 3.5 area
Utah Valley University
A.S., Natural Science, 4.0 area
PricewaterhouseCoopers August 2011 - Present
Florida International Univeristy August 2010 - August 2011
PricewaterhouseCoopers June 2010 - August 2010
ALPFA at Florida International University January 2010 - May 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 1997 - March 2010
ALPFA at Florida International University May 2009 - January 2010
ALPFA at Florida International University January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Banking, Internal Controls, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Leadership, Analysis, Management, US GAAP, GAAP, SEC filings, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Internal Audit, Budgets, Business Planning, Payroll, General Ledger, Time Management, External Audit, Valuation
Education
Florida International University 2010 — 2011
Master's, Accounting
Florida International University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Accounting
The Ohio State University 1996 — 1997
Bachelor's, Biology Pre-Med
Gordmans February 2014 - Present
Mobi Wireless Management February 2013 - February 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 1997 - March 2012
Avus Systems and Peripherals 1996 - 1997
Skills
Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Reverse Logistics, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Business Relationship..., Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Business Development, Business Process..., Continuous Improvement, Demand Planning, Distribution Center..., Forecasting, Leadership, Logistics Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Training, Vendor Management, 3PL, Account Management, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Income Statement, Management, Merchandising, P, Pricing, Product Management, Project Planning, Purchasing, SAP, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Six Sigma, Supply Chain..., Team Building, Team Leadership, Warehousing
Education
College of DuPage
Multimedia Arts
University of Illinois at Chicago
Computer Science
eight21 Creative Consulting January 2014 - Present
Land O'Lakes December 2013 - December 2014
General Mills November 2012 - February 2014
Land O'Lakes June 2013 - November 2013
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation June 2010 - April 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company December 2006 - June 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. February 1998 - November 2006
The Post-Crescent newspaper February 1991 - January 1998
American Diabetes Association 1989 - 1990
Skills
Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Copywriting, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Strategy, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Web Content, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Management, Blogging
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1989 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Public Relations
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1986 — 1989
Journalism, Fine Art
The Santa Fe Opera April 2014 - Present
Minnesota Opera April 2009 - April 2014
Best Buy Corporate June 2005 - February 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2005 - February 2009
Lyric Opera of Chicago May 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Budgets, Customer Service, Event Planning, Non-profits, Press Releases, Project Management, Project Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Team Building, Fundraising, Event Management, Editing, Marketing Communications, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits
Education
St. Olaf College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Fine Arts, Concentration in Arts Management, and Music Emphasis
St. Olaf College
Best Buy May 2015 - Present
Best Buy May 2014 - May 2015
Best Buy July 2011 - May 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2006 - August 2011
Best Buy Co. Inc 2005 - 2006
Best Buy Co. Inc 2004 - 2005
Best Buy Co. Inc 2002 - 2004
Best Buy Co. Inc 2001 - 2002
Best Buy Co. Inc 1999 - 2001
Best Buy Co. Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
Employee Training, Merchandising, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, People Development, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Big Box, Sales, Inventory Control, Management, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Profit, Leadership, Planograms, Multi-channel Retail, Operations Management, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Experience, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Driving Results, Multi-unit, P&L Management, Assortment, Shrinkage, Multi-Unit Management, CPFR, Income Statement, Associate Development, Hiring, New Store Openings, Merchandise Planning, Consumer Electronics, Accountability, Forecasting, POS, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1994 — 1996
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1994
Duluth Denfeld High School 1991 — 1993
The Business Communication Group June 2004 - Present
Cargill September 2010 - March 2012
Cargill January 2006 - September 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. December 1995 - August 2004
Oster Sunbeam December 1982 - June 1991
Skills
Change Management, Internal Communications, Organizational Change, Corporate Communications, Employee Engagement, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Communication Training, Process Improvement, Intranet Strategy, Business Process..., Retail, Oracle Retail, Leadership, Copywriting, Crisis Communications, Culture Change, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Public Relations, Communications Planning, Organizational..., Creative Direction, Workshop Facilitation, Speech Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Coaching, Public Speaking, Consulting, Management Consulting, Strategic Thinking, Intranet, Operations Management, ERP, Social Media, Training, Project Management, Management, Team Management, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Building, Performance Improvement, Crisis Management, Business Transformation, Project Planning
Education
Capella University 2008 — 2012
Master of Science, School of Business & Technology
The Implementation Institute 2010 — 2010
Certified Change Agent
The Ragan Fellowship 2008 — 2008
Certificate
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science
Verizon Wireless October 2015 - Present
TD March 2015 - September 2015
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2014 - February 2015
Bell Canada September 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Sales, Inventory Control, Marketing, Customer Relations, Graphic Design, Inventory Analysis, CRM, Digital Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Client Services, Mobile Communications, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Employee Training, Cashiering, Financial Accounting, Business Writing, Contract Management, Inventory, Leadership, Customer Service..., Retail Sales
Education
Central Connecticut State University 2014 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.78
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.78
Independent Consultant June 2011 - Present
Sierra Consulting Group, LLC June 2009 - June 2011
Accenture 2008 - 2009
Accenture 2007 - 2008
Accenture 2004 - 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2001 - 2004
Sierra Consulting Group 1991 - 2001
Arthur Andersen 1985 - 1990
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Strategy, Business Analysis, Management, Program Management, Enterprise Software, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Vendor Management, Project Management, Leadership, IT Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS
Rockland Property Alliance, LLC January 2015 - Present
Alternair June 2011 - February 2015
InMotion Simulation March 2012 - August 2012
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University August 2006 - April 2011
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University April 2005 - August 2006
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University January 2004 - April 2005
Best Buy Co., Inc February 2001 - May 2003
Best Buy Co. Inc May 2000 - February 2001
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Aviation, Training, Management, Engineering, Aircraft, Aerospace, Flights, Avionics, Leadership
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2005 — 2012
Master of Aeronautical Science, Aeronautics; Human Factors in Aviation Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Ooma, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Stanford University September 2013 - December 2014
Ooma, Inc. June 2014 - September 2014
Stanford University December 2013 - April 2014
Stanford Graduate School of Business June 2013 - September 2013
NVIDIA June 2012 - September 2012
University of California, Irvine June 2011 - September 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2010 - June 2011
US Naval Academy June 2009 - August 2009
The Boeing Company June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Product Management, Business Development, Business Strategy, University Teaching, C++, C, Verilog, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Education
Stanford University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Management Science and Engineering
Stanford University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
United States Naval Academy 2007 — 2010
Computer Engineering
Troy High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Asurion October 2015 - Present
Asurion August 2013 - October 2015
Asurion April 2013 - July 2013
Geek Squad April 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2011 - March 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 2010 - July 2011
Best Buy Mobile October 2004 - November 2010
Skills
Leadership, Training, Sales Operations, Customer Experience, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, French Press Coffee, Business Development, Income Statement, Start-ups, Inventory Management, Coaching, Sales, Recruiting, Performance Management, People Development, Program Management, Service Level Agreements, Product Innovation, Global Business..., R&D, Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2005 — 2009
BA, Communication Studies
Drippler May 2015 - Present
GoKart Labs March 2015 - Present
TrackIf LLC December 2014 - Present
LivingSocial September 2013 - November 2014
SEP Connect January 2012 - September 2013
New Era Cap May 2011 - November 2011
Ecosystem Solutions Inc. December 2010 - June 2011
Discovery Communications November 2009 - November 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. February 2008 - November 2009
Magnolia Audio Video February 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Retail Marketing, Product Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising, B2B, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Retail, Web Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Word Of Mouth Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, User Generated Content, Leadership, Small Business, Customer Acquisition, Multi-channel Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Marketing, PPC, SEO, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2000 — 2002
MBA
University of Maryland College Park 1988 — 1993
BS, Accounting
St. John's College High School 1984 — 1988
Canterbury Park 1996 - Present
Target Financial and Retail Services May 2010 - August 2014
Target Financial Services January 2008 - May 2010
Target Corporation July 2003 - January 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 1997 - July 2003
Best Buy Co., Inc July 1995 - August 1997
Enterprise Rent-A-Car June 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Vendor Relations, Customer Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Call Center, Supervising, Writing Skills, Guest Service, Best Buy, Target, Coaching, Social Media, Sales, Team Leadership, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Inventory Management, Training, Call Centers, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising, Change Management, Data Analysis, Human Resources, Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
St. John's University 1989 — 1994
BA in Communications; BA in Management
Dell November 2006 - Present
Compellent Technologies May 2010 - February 2011
Compellent Technologies December 2008 - May 2010
Compellent Technologies November 2006 - December 2008
Microsoft Corporation February 2005 - October 2006
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 1994 - February 2005
Best Buy Technology Group / Accenture 2004 - 2005
Skills
ASP.NET, PowerShell, C#, Visual Basic, Exchange Server, iPhone, Windows Mobile, Windows Phone, Mobile Technology, Powershell, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, VBScript, Storage Area Networks, Active Directory, Storage Solutions, Storage, Servers, Operating Systems, SAN, SaaS, Microsoft Technologies, Cloud Computing, NAS, Data Center, Enterprise Storage, Storage Virtualization, Virtualization, VMware, SharePoint, ITIL, iSCSI, Cluster, Windows, Integration, Enterprise Software, Fibre Channel, Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Disaster Recovery, VDI, High Availability, Technical Support, Pre-sales, Storage Architecture, Solution Architecture
Education
Normandale Community College 1996 — 1998
Computer Science
Branches Furniture January 2013 - Present
Freelance March 2007 - Present
Sherwood Foundation for the Arts June 2010 - July 2012
The Carpe Viam Group October 2009 - July 2012
Alyse Vordermark Handbags March 2008 - February 2010
BrainstormNW Magazine April 2004 - February 2006
Desert Botanical Garden 2001 - 2003
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1998 - 2001
Edge Advertising 1997 - 1998
Skills
Writing, Editing, Fundraising, Blogging, Press Releases, Copywriting, Proofreading, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Research, Photography, Internal Communications, Social Media, Marketing
Education
Purdue University 1991 — 1996
BA, Journalism
Glendale Healthcare Center January 2013 - Present
Mark A. Willits March 2011 - Present
Assisted Healthcare April 2011 - December 2013
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 2005 - September 2008
Los Angeles Dept. of Recreation and Parks June 2004 - February 2008
Skills
Nursing, Healthcare, Hospitals, Medical/Surgical, ICU, Leadership, Oncology, Wound Care, Nursing Care, Nutrition, Home Care, Trach Care, Nursing Education, IV, Negative Pressure Wound..., Nursing Homes, Charge Nurse, Treatment Nurse, SNF, Skilled Nursing, DSD, Director of Staff..., Staff Development, Patient Safety, BLS, Patient Education
Education
Casa Loma College 2009 — 2010
LVN
St. Genevieve High School 2001 — 2005
High School
Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles Pierce College
Lowe's Home Improvement January 2014 - Present
Navitas Partners, Inc. December 2012 - January 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2010 - November 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. April 2009 - May 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. January 2008 - January 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2007 - April 2008
Best Buy For Business - Best Buy Co., Inc August 2004 - April 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2000 - July 2004
Qwest Communications International, Inc. June 1998 - April 2000
Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Planning, New Market Development, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., P&L, Product Marketing, Budgeting, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Channel Strategy, Business Strategy..., Business Model..., Customer Experience..., Strategic Partnerships, Global Alliances, Business Development, Market Analysis, Team Leadership, Retail, Product Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Segmentation, Leadership, Merchandising, Strategy, Customer Experience, Vendor Management, P&L Responsibility, Team Management, Negotiation, Market Research, Customer Experience..., Budgets, Income Statement, Smart Grid, Energy Efficiency, Executive Management, Account Management, Business Analysis, Product Management, Telecommunications, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Integration
Education
Crown College 2012 — 2014
MBA
Cardinal Stritch University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2013 - March 2014
Starkey Hearing Technologies February 2011 - June 2013
Colle+McVoy March 2008 - December 2010
The Lacek Group, OgilvyOne August 2005 - March 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc August 2004 - August 2005
Geneva Capital LLC September 2003 - July 2004
University of Minnesota Duluth September 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Direct Mail, Press Releases, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Advertising, Creative Direction, Database Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, User Experience, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Internal Communications
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Major: English, Minor: Communications
Eden Prairie High School
The ROIG Group LLC 2009 - Present
Tweeter Home Entertainment/Retail Masters 2003 - 2006
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1996 - 2002
Business Dynamics 1993 - 1996
Skills
Category-level Business..., Competitive &..., Consumer & Market..., Business Portfolio..., Product Technology &..., Retail Strategy, Management Decision..., Strategic Planning..., Resource Allocation &..., Marketing & Brand..., Industry Management &..., Geographic Information...
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, International Market Strategy
SEPHORA July 2014 - Present
Gap Inc. September 2008 - June 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. December 2005 - September 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. February 2004 - December 2005
Best Buy September 2000 - February 2004
Coca-Cola Enterprises 1996 - 1997
Skills
Performance Management, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Training, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Employment Law, Leadership, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Labor Relations, Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Hiring, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Talent Management, Policy, Temporary Placement, Onboarding
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1993 — 1997
BA, Organizational Management, Human Resource Management
St Thomas Academy
Best Buy June 2014 - Present
Best Buy April 2014 - June 2014
Best Buy September 2012 - April 2014
Best Buy March 2011 - November 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Store Management, Big Box, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Planograms, Driving Results, Profit, Retail Sales, Multi-unit, Loss Prevention, Multi-Unit Management, New Store Openings, Sales, P, Inventory Control, Hiring, Time Management
Education
Penn State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelors, Psychology
Merrico - Independent IT Consultant March 2015 - Present
C2 IT Solutions Consulting December 2014 - March 2015
Bluestem Brands 2011 - January 2015
Rockler Companies, Inc. 2009 - 2011
Christopher And Banks 2005 - 2009
Conseco Financial 1999 - 2005
Dayton Hudson Corporation (Target) March 1996 - May 1999
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1989 - 1995
Skills
Leadership, Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, SDLC, Project Management, CRM, Operations Management, Business Intelligence, E-commerce, Budgets, ERP, Strategy, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Consulting, Information Technology
Education
Hennepin Technical College 1980 — 1982
Associates degree, Information technology
Tewesday July 2012 - Present
Monvee (ADW Group, LLC) August 2011 - February 2012
Gap Inc./Old Navy November 2009 - August 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2009 - November 2009
US Census Bureau January 2009 - May 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch October 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Event Management, Team Leadership, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Recruiting, Retail, Sales, Strategy, Training
Education
Rockford College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Rock Valley College 2003 — 2005
Associate's degree
Best Buy April 2015 - Present
Madison Heights Police Department February 2015 - April 2015
Best Buy April 2014 - February 2015
Best Buy June 2013 - April 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2012 - June 2013
Black River Country Club August 2009 - September 2012
U.S. Security Associates, Inc. February 2011 - August 2012
E&A Credit Union October 2011 - May 2012
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. July 2010 - February 2011
Kalina, Inc. (First Choice Liquor) September 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Quick Study, Highly Analytical, Leading People, Hard Worker, Strong Morals, Vehicle Searching, Access Control, Observation, Great with Computers, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, Photoshop, Mozilla, Google Apps, Android, Leadership, Marketing, Facebook, Customer Service, Security, Teamwork, Access, PowerPoint, Training, Outlook, Retail, Team Building, Critical Thinking, Social Media, Physical Security, Telephone Skills, Research, Criminal Justice, Interpersonal..., Google Docs, Surveillance
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Research Psychology, GPA: 3.43
Saint Clair County Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Art, Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
Marysville High School 2005 — 2009
Diploma, General
KW Commercial Midwest 2011 - Present
Hillcrest Development 2008 - 2010
Hines 1996 - 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1990 - 1996
Arthur Andersen 1988 - 1990
Skills
Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Property Management, Construction, Debt, Real Estate, Negotiation, Commercial Real Estate, Leases, Budgets, Finance, Brokerage, Real Estate Development, Management, Asset Managment, Accounting, Investment Properties, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Landlords, Real Estate Transactions, Property, Strategic Planning, Lease Negotiations, Due Diligence, Corporate Real Estate, Tenant, Disposition, Real Estate Economics, Dispositions
Education
Marquette University 1983 — 1987
BS
WAND Corporation July 2014 - Present
just cos design October 2000 - Present
IDeaS Revenue Solutions March 2014 - June 2014
North American Membership Group September 2012 - March 2014
Spectrum Design Solutions May 2010 - August 2012
Wireless Ronin Technologies March 2008 - March 2010
Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furnishings March 2007 - March 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2005 - September 2006
Samsung Electronics September 2001 - October 2005
Aiwa America, Inc. November 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Project Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales, Program Management, Account Management, Training, Retail, Forecasting
Education
St. Cloud State University 1988 — 1993
B.S., Mass Communications & Geography
Wells Fargo October 2010 - Present
TCF Bank September 2009 - October 2010
GMAC ResCap November 2006 - September 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 2004 - November 2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers November 1997 - March 2004
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, SEC filings, Accounting, Auditing, Internal Audit, US GAAP
Education
University of Manitoba 1991 — 1996
Bach. of Commerce Honours, Accounting
Quantix, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Selling Simplified September 2014 - July 2015
Selling Simplified April 2014 - September 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2012 - April 2014
Office Depot February 2011 - May 2012
Diakonie Flüchtlinghaus September 2010 - December 2010
IES Abroad Vienna August 2010 - December 2010
Brinks Fine Jewelry 2008 - 2010
Juice Stop 2007 - 2008
Skills
Customer Service, International Relations, German, Data Entry, Spanish, Phone Skills, Social Networking, Sales, PowerPoint, Content Syndication, Marketo, Basic HTML Editing, Typing: 55-60 wpm, Research, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Project Delivery, CRM
Education
University of Denver 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, International Studies
Fruita Monument High School 2004 — 2008
High School, 4.0
Experian April 2015 - Present
Experian Marketing Services April 2013 - April 2015
Experian Marketing Services March 2012 - March 2013
FICO April 2010 - March 2012
FICO October 2008 - April 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 2007 - October 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2005 - August 2007
Best Buy 2001 - 2003
Best Buy Co. Inc. 1999 - 2001
PartyLite April 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, Certified Project..., Client Relationship..., Building Relationships, Business Relationship..., Marketing Communications, Business Communications, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Team Building, Client Services, Sales Operations, Call Center, Integrated Marketing, Database Marketing, Direct Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Sales Process, Strategic Thinking, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CRM, Strategy, Project Management, Management, Leadership, Analytics, Customer Experience
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2003 — 2007
Master's degree
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree
Inver Hills Community College 1993 — 1994
Associate in Arts
Rosemount Sr. High School 1990 — 1993
Diploma
Deluxe Corporation April 2008 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 2007 - March 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 2005 - February 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2001 - August 2005
Metris Companies August 2000 - June 2001
Fingerhut Companies March 1997 - August 2000
Fingerhut 1996 - 1999
Coopers & Lybrand LLP June 1995 - March 1997
Accenture January 1991 - May 1994
Skills
IT Audit, CISA, Risk Assessment, Audit, Risk, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk..., Process Improvement, CIA
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1994 — 1995
MBA, Information Technology
University of Arizona 1986 — 1990
BSBA, Accounting and Finance
GovDocs, Inc June 2015 - Present
PLOS March 2011 - June 2015
Thomson Reuters (West) January 2007 - November 2009
Thomson Reuters (West) August 2006 - December 2006
MBI Publishing Company (now Quarto Publishing Group) December 2005 - August 2006
MBI Publishing Company June 2003 - December 2005
Braud Communications March 2003 - March 2004
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2002 - January 2003
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2000 - July 2002
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Newsletters, Advertising, Internal Communications, Proofreading, Marketing, Books, Publicity, Market Research, Content Strategy, Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Public Relations
Rowan University 1991 — 1993
Skullcandy Inc. April 2015 - Present
SOL REPUBLIC May 2014 - April 2015
Sony Electronics August 2012 - May 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2007 - August 2012
Best Buy August 2005 - September 2007
Best Buy February 2005 - August 2005
Onvoy May 2003 - January 2005
Qwest February 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Consumer Electronics, Multi-channel Retail, Vendor Management, Advertising, Retail, Management, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Product Management, Forecasting, Business Development, Account Management, P&L Management, Sales, Leadership, Sales Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Selling, Business Planning, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation
Education
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Grayler, LLC January 2015 - Present
Cargill January 2015 - Present
Berkshire Hathaway Energy June 2013 - December 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2012 - June 2013
Best Buy July 2005 - September 2012
Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc. March 1996 - June 2005
Russell & Herder, Inc June 1995 - March 1996
The Johnson Group, Ltd September 1994 - June 1995
Skills
public relations, stakeholder engagement, reputation management, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Message Development, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Reputation Management, Speech Writing, Social Media Measurement, Training, Leadership, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Politics, Crisis Management, Integrated Marketing, Community Development, Strategy, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Web Content, Communication Training, Corporate Social..., Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Marketing, Market Research, Budget Management, Consumer Insight, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2011
Policy Fellow, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Mass Communications-Public Relations
Trinity Services Group October 2014 - Present
Reliable IT June 2013 - October 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2011 - June 2013
Turbine, Inc. November 2007 - June 2010
FedEx Corporation August 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, IT Operations, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Perforce, Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X, Norton Ghost, Virtual PC, Virus Removal, Computer Repair, Computer Maintenance, Computer Hardware, Computer Proficiency, Seapine Test Track Pro, Teamwork, E-commerce, E-Learning, Scrum, Bugzilla, Copy Editing, Internet, Interviews, Bug Tracking, Test Planning, Smoke Testing, White Box Testing, Black Box Testing, Computer Consultation, Wireless Networking, Windows, XP, OS X, MMO, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Gameplay, MMORPG, Game Development, Technical Support, Software Installation, Online Gaming, Windows XP
Education
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
Bristol Community College
Certificate, A+ Certification
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2013 - Present
Cargill 2013 - 2013
Ally Financial Inc./GMAC Rescap 2009 - 2012
Ally Financial Inc./GMAC ResCap 2005 - 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2002 - 2004
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1998 - 2002
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1996 - 1998
Prudential Financial 1993 - 1996
Ministers Life Insurance 1987 - 1993
Skills
SDLC, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Sourcing, Workforce Planning, Demand Management, Capacity Utilization, Business Intelligence, PMO, Business Process..., Resource Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, IT Strategy, Leadership, Visio, Data Analysis, SharePoint, Requirements Gathering, Change Management, Project Portfolio..., Software Documentation, ETL, Management, Project Management, Testing, Quality Assurance, Project Planning, Databases, Project Delivery, Training, Outsourcing, Software Development, Team Building, Governance, IT Management, Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, PMP, Software Project..., Data Warehousing, Integration, CRM, Enterprise Architecture, ITIL, Risk Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics and Statistics
Macy's, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Macy's, Inc. February 2015 - April 2015
Macy's, Inc. June 2013 - February 2015
Macy's, Inc. August 2012 - June 2013
Macy's, Inc. June 2012 - August 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Merchandising, SKU Management, Digital Photography, Vendor Management, Microsoft Office, E-commerce, Product Management, OS X, Private Label, Product Marketing, Management, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Sales, Omnichannel Integration, Promotion Planning, Supply Chain Management, SKU Creation/Maintenance, Ready-to-Wear, Physical Merchandising, Millenial Marketing, Cross-Channel..., Trend Forecasting, Financial Forecasting
Education
Bryant University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Westminster 2011 — 2011
Study Abroad Programme
Milford High School 2004 — 2008
iCIMS February 2015 - Present
iCIMS September 2012 - February 2015
Greater Hudson Valley Health System August 2010 - September 2012
Henry Ford Health System October 2008 - August 2010
Credit Acceptance Corporation August 2007 - October 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 2005 - March 2007
US Sugar Corporation September 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Recruiting, Succession Planning, Executive Search, Staff Augmentation, Leadership Development, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Onboarding, Internet Recruiting, SaaS
Education
Elon University 1993 — 1997
Tilton School 1990 — 1993
Best Buy September 2014 - Present
Best Buy October 2011 - September 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2010 - October 2011
PepsiCo August 2007 - February 2010
Skills
Customer Insight, Inventory Management, Sales, Retail, Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Forecasting, Store Management, Inventory Control, Planograms, P&L Management, Grocery, Pricing, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Profit, Time Management
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Planninga From Nanninga June 2011 - Present
Retail Ventures, Inc. December 2003 - May 2011
Retail Masters, LLC April 2003 - December 2003
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 1998 - March 2003
Skills
Consensus Building, Vision Creation, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Teamwork, Retail, Planning, Executive Management, Strategy Development, Mergers, New Ventures, Budgeting, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Business Planning, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Strategic Partnerships, Market Research, Management Consulting, Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Financial..., Project Planning, Management, Analytics, Brand Management, Team Building, Market Analysis, Finance, Consulting, Advertising, Business Development, Budgets, Leadership, Change Management, P&L Management, Marketing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, CRM, Income Statement, E-commerce, Analysis, Start-ups
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
MBA, Marketing
University of Michigan
BA, Mass Communication
Andersen Corporation January 2014 - Present
Sleep Number by Select Comfort 2013 - 2014
Select Comfort 2012 - 2013
Imation June 2009 - May 2012
Circuit City 2008 - 2009
Circuit City 2005 - 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2004 - 2005
Best Buy 2003 - 2004
Best Buy 2000 - 2003
Best Buy 1999 - 2000
Skills
Global Marketing, Product Development, Merchandising, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Financial..., Marketing, Retail, Sourcing, Sales, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Management, Consumer Electronics, Strategy, Vendor Management, Training, Supply Chain, Project Management, Performance Management, Product Management, Forecasting, Pricing, Product Marketing, Account Management, Team Leadership, Product Lifecycle..., Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Planning
Education
Creighton University 1995 — 1999
Bachelors of Science and Business Administration, Marketing Major
Benilde St. Margaret's
PressFriendly July 2014 - Present
Twin Cities Startup Week May 2015 - August 2015
Best Buy Co., Inc. January 2011 - July 2014
One Simple Plan September 2009 - December 2010
Haberman May 2007 - October 2009
HealthPartners January 2007 - May 2007
FleishmanHillard May 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Media Relations, Start-ups, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, Mobile Marketing, Technology, Logo Design, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, CRM, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Blogging
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Strategic Communications, Economics
Motorola May 2014 - Present
Black Dog Consulting Sports Entertainment May 2013 - June 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation June 2012 - May 2014
Best Buy January 2008 - June 2012
Best Buy January 2007 - January 2008
Best Buy September 2005 - January 2007
Best Buy February 2004 - August 2005
Carlson School of Management March 2004 - May 2005
State of Minnesota - Minnesota Supreme Court January 2003 - August 2003
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2001 - October 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Retail, CRM, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, P&L Management, Sales, Brand Development, Loyalty Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Email Marketing, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiating Contracts, Idea Generation, Pricing, Training, Operations Management, Relationship Development, Direct Marketing, Brand Management, Budgets, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Financial Analysis, Operational Development, E-commerce, Start-ups, Business Development, Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Executive Management, S&OP implementation
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2011 — 2011
Professional Education, Innovations in Sustainable Urban Mobility
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA, Brand Management & Strategy
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1996 — 2000
BS, Computer Science/Math
Randstad Technologies - Client Best Buy January 2015 - Present
Walmart eCommerce April 2014 - October 2014
The Schwan Food Company November 2012 - April 2014
Best Buy July 2011 - November 2012
Best Buy 2010 - 2011
Best Buy December 2008 - March 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2006 - December 2008
Best Buy October 2005 - October 2006
Geek Squad/Best Buy April 1999 - October 2005
Skills
Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Experience, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Leadership, Operations Management, Change Management, Microsoft Office, P&L Management, Store Management, Performance Management, Strategy, P&L, Income Statement, Hiring, Forecasting, Recruiting, Employee Training, Training
Education
Metropolitan State University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Trail Life USA October 2015 - Present
Heritage Construction Companies June 2015 - Present
MIC Services, LLC December 2010 - June 2015
VSI Construction, Inc. February 2006 - August 2009
Schrader & Companies August 2004 - February 2006
President Homes October 2001 - August 2004
Rippe & Associates January 2001 - October 2001
Best Buy Co., Inc. February 1996 - January 2001
Skills
Retail, Restaurants, Construction Management, Construction, Tenant Improvements, Scheduling, Contractors, Pre-construction, Renovation, AutoCAD, Value Engineering, Project Planning, Budgeting, Subcontracting, Change Orders, Planning, Permitting, Project Coordination, Customer Relations, Proposal Writing, Excel, Word, Bidding, Remodels, Facilities Management, Contract Management, Construction Documents, Residential Homes, CAD, Furniture, Project Estimation, Contract Negotiation, Design-Build, Blueprint Reading, Construction Safety, Interior Architecture, Project Management, Process Scheduler, Construction Drawings, Building Codes, CPM Scheduling, Cost Control, Estimates, Cost Management, Project Bidding, LEED, Tenant Improvement, Flooring, Carpentry, Submittals
Education
Pinnacle Career Institute 2010 — 2011
Associate, Wind Turbine Technician
North Hennepin Community College 2001 — 2005
Associate, Construction Management, Building Inspections, Business Management
Northwest Technical Institute 1993 — 1997
Applied Science, Architectural Drafting & Design
Best Buy August 2015 - Present
Best Buy January 2014 - Present
Best Buy August 2008 - December 2013
Vibrant Faith MInistries June 2008 - May 2013
Best Buy September 2012 - January 2013
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2005 - July 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2003 - September 2005
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2002 - 2003
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2000 - 2002
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1999 - 2000
Skills
Coaching, Talent Management, Instructional Design, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Performance Management, Change Management, Career Development, Human Resources, Leadership, Strategy, Employee Training, Succession Planning, Training, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Team Building, HRIS, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Time Management, Workshop Facilitation, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Organizational Design, Career Counseling, Workforce Planning, Conflict Resolution, Culture Change, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Organizational..., Hiring, New Hire Orientations
Education
CoachVille 2011 — 2011
Concordia University, St. Paul, MN 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts: Secondary Education
Brain-Based Coaching Certification
Brain-Based Coaching Certification
Brain-Based Coaching Certification
Cengage Learning December 2014 - Present
CVS Health May 2014 - December 2014
Staples September 2012 - January 2014
Caribou Coffee March 2011 - September 2012
Caribou Coffee Company October 2009 - March 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2007 - February 2009
Best Buy January 2007 - February 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. January 2006 - December 2006
Best Buy August 2005 - January 2006
Orlando Magic June 2004 - June 2005
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2004 — 2005
MBA
Princeton University 1990 — 1994
BA
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Ameriprise Financial April 2010 - February 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2009 - April 2010
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 2007 - May 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 2004 - February 2007
Accenture HR Services-Best Buy 2004 - 2005
Best Buy Co. July 2003 - November 2004
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2002 - July 2003
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Recruitment Advertising, Strategic Sourcing, Recruitment Operations, Sourcing, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employer Branding, Vendor Relations, Social Media, Offshore Outsourcing, Online Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Leadership, Temporary Placement, Personnel Management, Vendor Management, Executive Search, CRM, Strategy, Taleo
Education
Hamline University 1994 — 1996
B.A., Industrial Psychology
Best Buy Co. Inc May 2010 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc July 2008 - May 2010
Best Buy November 2007 - July 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 2003 - November 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. August 2000 - March 2003
Brown & Bigelow 1988 - 2000
Hoyle Products/Brown & Bigelow 1988 - 2000
Skills
SAP, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Accounting, Retail, Income Statement, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Analysis, Leadership, Finance, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Team Leadership
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Finance and International Business
Lee Hecht Harrison August 2002 - Present
Dale Carnegie Training 2003 - 2004
Generla Mills ( formerly The Pillsbury Company) 1998 - 2001
Twin Cities Urban Reconciliation 1998 - 1998
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1997 - 1998
Dale Carnegie Training 1994 - 1996
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest 1988 - 1994
Skills
Career Management, Career Counseling, Career Development, HR Consulting, Training, Career Assessment, Job Search, Outplacement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1980
BA, Psychology
Minot State University 1976 — 1978
Psychology
Best Buy March 2014 - January 2015
Best Buy August 2011 - March 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2010 - 2011
Best Buy February 2009 - August 2010
Best Buy 2004 - August 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2004 - February 2009
Retek Inc. 2001 - 2004
Accenture 1996 - 2001
Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Income Statement, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Change Management, Customer Experience, Multi-channel Retail, Merchandising, Product Knowledge, Team Leadership, Store Management, Process Improvement, Strategy, Operations Management, Project Management, Training, Enterprise Software, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Consumer Electronics, Knowledge Management, Sales, Copywriting, Business Planning, Profit, Product Management, Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1986 — 1989
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master's degree, Strategic Management and Organization
Best Buy October 2013 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 2006 - September 2013
Best Buy March 2004 - March 2006
Best Buy March 2002 - March 2004
Best Buy November 2001 - March 2002
Best Buy July 2001 - November 2001
Best Buy April 2000 - July 2001
Best Buy March 1999 - April 2000
Best Buy June 1998 - March 1999
Best Buy August 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Lean Six Sigma White..., Lean Six Sigma Green..., Instructor-led Training, Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Customer Satisfaction, Retail Sales, Microsoft Office, Sales, Inventory Control, Team Leadership, Customer Experience
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
TriMin Systems October 2012 - Present
Aspect Loss Prevention October 2007 - November 2012
MoneyGram International June 2006 - September 2007
Aspect Loss Prevention October 2002 - July 2006
Target 2000 - 2002
Fujistu-ICL June 1998 - December 2000
ICL 1998 - 2000
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1996 - 1998
Education
University of St. Thomas 1996 — 2000
Master, Software Design and Development
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1989
B.A., Anthropology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1982
Best Buy April 2013 - Present
Best Buy October 2006 - April 2013
RMG Connect 2005 - 2006
Ameriprise Financial 2003 - 2005
Best Buy Co., Inc. March 1998 - July 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Marketing, Project Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Program Management, Change Management, Analytics, Business Process..., Product Management, Business Development, Retail, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Competitive Analysis
Education
St. Cloud State University 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Speech Communications
Shakopee High School 1978 — 1981
Kimberly-Clark October 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2012 - July 2013
Crayola 2011 - 2012
Abbott Nutrition 2007 - 2011
Macy's North 2006 - 2007
Target 2005 - 2006
Musicland Group, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1999 - 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Pricing, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Development, Analytics, Categorization, Shopper Marketing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business; Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
United Health Group January 2010 - Present
Shopko August 2008 - August 2009
Express Scripts June 2006 - June 2008
BAE Systems November 2003 - June 2006
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 1995 - May 2003
AC Nielsen 1991 - 1994
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Integration, SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Unix, SharePoint, Oracle, Testing, Visio, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Enterprise Architecture, Architectures, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Design Patterns, Oracle Reports, SQL, XML, Architecture, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, PL/SQL, Java, Agile Scrum Master, DevOps, Rally, VM Stack Cloning, Team Leadership, OneNote, OneConnect, NGIS, WebSphere, JBoss, Cloud Computing
Education
Northern Michigan University 1983 — 1990
B.S., Computational Mathematics
BEST BUY CO., INC. April 2015 - Present
BEST BUY CO., INC. November 2010 - Present
BEST BUY CO., INC. 2003 - November 2010
BEST BUY CO., INC. 2002 - 2003
YAEGER, JUNGBAUER, BARCZAK, ROE & VUCINOVICH PLC 1994 - 2001
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE JONATHAN LEBEDOFF, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 1993 - 1994
CONGRESSMAN MARTIN OLAV SABO, FIFTH DISTRICT 1989 - 1991
Skills
Corporate Law, Litigation, Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Mediation, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Strategy, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Legal Writing, Legal Compliance, Intellectual Property, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1990
B.A., Political Science, German
SunOpta, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. January 2012 - June 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. April 2006 - January 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2002 - April 2006
Second Judicial District (Ramsey County) July 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Software Licensing, Manufacturing Agreements, Procurement, Consumer Products, Consumer Electronics, Transportation..., Risk Mitigation, Commercial Litigation, Financial Transactions, International Law, Legal Compliance, Risk Management, Legal Writing, Licensing, Corporate Governance
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1997 — 2000
JD
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1994 — 1996
BA, History and Political Science
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1992 — 1993
Securian Financial Group December 2007 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 1999 - December 2007
Skills
Mergers, Corporate Law, Insurance, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance
Education
Hamline University School of Law 1997 — 2000
Compass Enterprise Advisory, LLC 2008 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. June 2002 - 2008
Ernst & Young, LLC / Cap Gemini 1996 - 2002
Skills
Project Management, Vendor Relationships, Supply Chain, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, System Implementations, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Supply Chain Management, Management Consulting, Consulting, Retail
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science - Corporate & Institutional Finance. Minor in Accounting
General Mills March 2012 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2005 - February 2012
Menards 2001 - 2005
Skills
Intellectual Property, Copyright Law, Legal Writing, Trademarks, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Negotiation, Leadership, Patents, Contract Negotiation, Management, IP, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Research
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1999 — 2001
Providence College 1993 — 1997
B.A., Political Science
Imation March 2009 - Present
Shopko September 2007 - March 2009
Circuit City Stores, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1996 - 2006
ShopKo Stores April 1994 - June 1996
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1988 — 1992
Best Buy July 2014 - Present
Best Buy February 2010 - June 2014
Best Buy September 2008 - August 2011
Best Buy April 2006 - September 2008
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 2005 - April 2006
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Fixtures, Visual Merchandising, ProSpace, Stores, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Excel, Inventory Management, Planning, Vendor Management, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Team Leadership, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Planograms, Big Box, Customer Experience, Process Improvement, Multi-channel Retail, Purchasing, JDA, Customer Satisfaction, Strategy, Forecasting, CPFR, Analysis, Retail Sales, Process Scheduler, Time Management
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts, General Business
John Deere 2013 - Present
Grain Processing Corporation 2010 - 2013
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. 2007 - June 2010
Brewer Design 2006 - 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2004 - 2006
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Marketing, Product Development, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Marketing Research, Strategy, Brand Development, Advertising, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., B2B, New Business Development
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2008 — 2009
MBA, Marketing Strategies
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2000 — 2004
BS, Marketing/International Business
United States Postal Service January 2009 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1996 - 2007
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 — 1987
BS, Computer Science
The Mosaic Company June 2009 - Present
UnitedHealth Group 2008 - 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2002 - 2008
Stanton Group 2000 - 2001
Pentair, Inc. 1987 - 1999
Universal Pensions, Inc. 1985 - 1987
Skills
Executive Pay, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Incentive Programs, Human Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Management, Executive Compensation, Compensation, Change Management, Job Evaluation, Strategic Leadership, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Innovation, HR Strategy, Employment Law, HR Transformation, Acquisition Integration, Labor Relations, HR Consulting, Vendor Management, Legal Compliance, Metrics, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Onboarding
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1981 — 1985
Juris Doctor, Law
Gustavus Adolphus College 1977 — 1981
BS, Business Administration
North Memorial Health Care March 2015 - Present
Hennepin County March 2014 - March 2015
Hennepin County August 2012 - March 2014
OptumHealth January 2012 - March 2012
UnitedHealth Group November 2010 - January 2012
Genesis10 September 2010 - November 2010
TCF Equipment Finance March 2008 - April 2010
SIRVA Relocation June 2004 - October 2007
Wilsons Leather September 2000 - June 2004
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1997 - 2000
Skills
Business Analysis, Process Improvement, IT Audit, Vendor Relationships, Databases, Non-profits, Program Management, Project Management, Analysis, Change Management, Software Documentation, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Training, Access, Agile Methodologies, Budgets, Disaster Recovery, Management, PMP, Quality Assurance, SDLC, Team Leadership, Testing, Nonprofits, Strategy, Team Building
Education
Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the U of M 1991 — 1993
MA, Public Policy: Economic & Community Development; Foreign Policy
University of Minnesota Duluth 1986 — 1990
BA, French, Int'l Studies, Pol. Science
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 1993 - Present
Best Buy Corporate 1993 - Present
Skills
Administrative..., Outlook, Merchandising, Process Scheduler, Retail, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Office Administration, Organization, Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Access
Education
St. Cloud State University 1982 — 1984
Waldorf College 1980 — 1982
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 2014 - Present
ServicePower April 2013 - November 2014
Best Buy January 2008 - March 2013
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2001 - 2013
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Operational Excellence, Leadership, Change Management, Customer Experience, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Retail, Management, Performance Management, Coaching, Vendor Management, Leadership Development, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Training, Team Building, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Black Belt, Project Portfolio..., Integration, Strategic Planning, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1984 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
U.S. Bank November 2014 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2001 - June 2014
Best Buy Mobile 2007 - June 2011
Osmonics May 2000 - October 2001
District Administrator December 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Leadership, Customer Experience, Microsoft Word, Administrative..., Management, Team Building
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1990 — 1992
UnitedHealth Group September 2011 - Present
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) November 2009 - February 2011
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2004 - March 2009
Travelers Insurance December 1999 - August 2004
Johnson & Johnson January 1991 - November 1999
Conference of State Bank Supervisors August 1988 - June 1990
Credit Suisse May 1985 - August 1988
Tradeway International September 1983 - April 1985
Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business 1988 — 1990
MBA
Binghamton University 1979 — 1983
BA
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 2006 - Present
Education
University of Louisville 1985 — 1987
Communication, General
SUPERVALU October 2014 - Present
ExperisNL May 2013 - January 2014
Accenture May 2012 - April 2013
Accenture Services August 2009 - April 2012
Accenture Services August 2007 - August 2009
Accenture Services July 2004 - July 2007
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1999 - 2004
Best Buy 1997 - 1999
Best Buy 1995 - 1997
Lady Foot Locker 1993 - 1995
Skills
Supply Chain, Oracle, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Warehouse Management, Analysis, Incident Management, Problem Management, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, MS Visio, MS Project, Operations Management
Education
St. Thomas University 1989 — 1990
Master of Science, Sports Administration
Arizona State University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Best Buy Co., Inc. Administrative AssistantHMU ManagementJanuary 1994 - October 1999
Herron & Rumansoff Architects, Inc. May 1985 - October 1993
Education
Bryant & Stratton College 1965 — 1966
Associate, Secretarial Science
Pine Valley Central High School 1960 — 1965
Voya Financial October 2013 - Present
The Mosaic Company September 2005 - October 2013
Best Buy Co., Inc. October 1999 - September 2005
Paige J. Donnelly, Ltd. March 1996 - October 1999
Skills
Administrative..., Outlook, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Process Scheduler, Notary Public, Litigation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Legal Documents, Wordperfect, Access, Spreadsheets, Visio, Microsoft Office 2007, Filing, Editing, Document Preparation
Education
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 2009 — 2010
Paralegal AAS, Paralegal
Anoka-Hennepin Technical College 1994 — 1996
Legal Secretary Certificate, Legal Secretary
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1986 - 2001
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Psychology