Medtronic Company
Industry: Healthcare company
DescriptionMedtronic plc is the world's largest medical device company that generates the majority of its sales and profits from the U.S. healthcare system but is headquartered on the island of Ireland for tax purposes. Medtronic has an operational and executive headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota in the U.S. Customer service: 810 1 763-514-4000 Number of employees: ~91,000 (APR 28 2017) Headquarters: Dublin, Republic of Ireland Subsidiaries: Covidien, Given Imaging, Aptus Endosystems,
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Medtronic Employees
Medtronic August 2008 - Present
Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Endo Surgery March 2007 - August 2008
Kimberly-Clark Health Care February 1999 - March 2007
Con Agra Foods January 1994 - February 1999
Skills
Sales, Medical Devices, Sales Operations
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing & Management (Double Major)
Medtronic May 2011 - Present
Medtronic October 2009 - May 2011
Principal Financial Group October 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Management, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, SAP, Inventory Management, Inventory Analysis, Supply Chain
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Medtronic June 2013 - Present
Medtronic May 2012 - June 2013
Skills
Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Visio, Project Management, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Medical Devices, IT Management, SDLC, Integration, ITIL
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1990 — 2007
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Regis University 2003 — 2004
MBA Marketing Strategy, Marketing Strategy, 3.7
Medtronic, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Medtronic April 2010 - September 2014
Carlson July 2005 - April 2010
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. January 2005 - July 2005
Briggs & Morgan, P.A. June 2000 - December 2004
Douglas A. Kelley, P.A. July 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Compliance, Litigation Support, Social Media Marketing, Franchise Agreements, Medical Devices, Licensing, Trials, Training, Document Review, Social Media, Trademarks
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Paralegal Studies and Public Administration
Medtronic October 2014 - Present
Hooligan's Neighborhood Pub and Grill January 2013 - October 2014
Terrace View Golf Course March 2012 - October 2014
Hurricane Junior Golf Tour August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Tournaments, Junior Golf, Golf, Event Planning, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Teamwork
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Minor in Marketing, Sport Management
Medtronic August 2014 - Present
Traffic Tech October 2013 - August 2014
UniversalPromo Inc. July 2012 - September 2013
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Customer Service, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Word
Education
Minnesota School of Business-Blaine 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science, Accounting
Medtronic September 2013 - Present
Agropur January 2010 - August 2013
Allina Health July 2007 - January 2010
Skills
Food Safety, Organization &..., Highly detail oriented, Multi Tasking, Learn New Software..., Research, Report Writing, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office 2007, typing speed of 70 WPM..., Data Entry, Quality Assurance, Presentation Development, desire to continually..., Integrity, Customer Service, Food Processing, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Training
Education
University of Arizona 2005 — 2007
Master's degree, Human Physiology
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Human Biology & Chemistry
Medtronic July 2014 - Present
Medtronic July 2013 - July 2014
3M April 2013 - June 2013
Taleo April 2010 - December 2012
Village of Luck WI June 2010 - October 2011
3M 2005 - April 2010
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans March 2004 - July 2005
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota September 1998 - March 2004
Travelers (formerly St Paul Fire & Marine) September 1986 - September 1998
Cargill June 1984 - September 1986
Skills
Project Management, Program Management, Risk Management, SDLC, Resource Management, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Talent Management, Integration, Taleo, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Business Process, Strategy, CRM, Change Management, Training, SuccessFactors, Software Documentation, Analysis, Leadership
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Medtronic January 2009 - Present
Guidant/Boston Scientific January 2007 - October 2008
I.C. System April 2006 - January 2007
I.C. System December 2003 - April 2006
Target Corporation August 2002 - December 2003
Arbys/Sbarro December 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Call Center, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Leadership, Management, Medical Devices, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Project Management, Sales, Training
Education
Northwestern College
B.S Communications, Business/Corporate Communications
Bethel UniversitySaint
AAS, General Studies
Minnesota School of Business
AAS, Business Administration
Medtronic April 2014 - December 2014
Medtronic, Inc. 2009 - 2014
Medtronic 2000 - 2005
Alexander Parker Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2000
Raytheon Engineers and Constructors 1998 - 1998
Lifecore Biomedical 1984 - 1997
Skills
Validation, Microbiology, Sterilization, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, CAPA, Design Control, V&V, Quality System, GMP, Capital Equipment, Regulatory Affairs, Change Control, R&D, Laboratory, Biotechnology, GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, SOP, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Auditing, Minitab, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 14971, Biomedical Engineering, Ethylene Oxide..., Steam Sterilization, Dry Heat Sterilization, Software Validation, Cleanrooms/CEAs, ISO 11135, ISO 11138, ISO 11737, Aseptic Processing, Depyrogenation
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S. in Biology, Emphasis in Microbiology; Minor in Chemistry
Medtronic June 2010 - Present
PACT (Professional Association of Computer Trainers April 2010 - Present
MN OD Network January 2010 - Present
Faith-Based Organization January 2004 - Present
ASTD - TCC 1985 - Present
Deluxe Corporation August 2007 - December 2009
Minnesota Ag and Rural Leadership January 2004 - April 2009
Land O'Lakes September 1999 - April 2007
MAP for Nonprofits April 1998 - October 2005
Land O Lakes September 1994 - September 1999
Skills
PowerPoint, Sales Management, Community Outreach, Technology Needs..., Media Analysis, Strategic Communications, Project Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Organizational..., Sales, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Call Center, Leadership, Coaching, Training, Instructional Design, Employee Training, Recruiting, Call Centers, Strategy, Performance Management, Program Management, Management, Process Improvement, Human Resources
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2010
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational/Instructional Technology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1990
M.Ed., Training and Org Development
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1979 — 1981
BS, Business Administration
Medtronic January 2014 - Present
DGKrienke Enterprises, LLC May 2013 - Present
Medtronic June 2013 - January 2014
Digi-Key Corporation December 2010 - March 2013
Hutchinson Technology Inc. 1994 - July 2010
ABC (Non Profit Organization) September 2006 - September 2008
Godfather's Pizza 1992 - 1994
SuperValu 1991 - 1992
Happy Chef Systems 1989 - 1991
Wal-Mart 1988 - 1989
Skills
Business Requirements, SDLC, Software Development, Software Documentation, Visio, Troubleshooting, CRM, Project Management, Application Developement, Team Management, Web Development, Web Analytics, Website Development, Web Design, IT Management, Program Management, Databases, PMP, Communication Skills, Dedication to work, Testing, Accountability, Project Planning, SQL, Non-profit Leadership, Highly Dedicated, Integrity, Leadership, Project Portfolio..., Strategy, Training, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Networking, Business Process, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Software Project..., Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Consulting, Vendor Management, Data Modeling, IT Strategy, Agile Methodologies, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Enterprise Architecture
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1984 — 1988
B.S, Business Administration
American Medical Systems April 2014 - November 2014
American Medical Systems June 2013 - April 2014
American Medical Systems December 2012 - June 2013
Sorin Group April 2011 - November 2012
Cardiovascular Systems Inc June 2008 - April 2011
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI) June 2008 - January 2010
Transoma Medical September 2005 - June 2008
Medtronic January 2001 - September 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Cardiology, Market Development, Product Launch, Interventional..., Capital Equipment, Vascular, Cross-functional Team..., Disposables, Product Development, Operating Room
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2001 — 2004
Master of Business Communication (MBC)
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1998
B.S
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
EpiProof January 2015 - Present
Covidien March 2012 - January 2015
Covidien October 2011 - March 2012
ev3 November 2008 - October 2011
Stellar Technologies March 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Design Control, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Design of Experiments, V&V, Minitab, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, Catheters, Manufacturing, CAPA, FMEA, Solidworks, Design for Manufacturing, Validation, SPC, R&D, Quality System, ISO 14971, Lean Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Manufacturing...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2002 — 2007
Manufacturing Engineering
Anoka-Hennepin Technical College 2001 — 2002
Machinist Diploma, Machining
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems January 2015 - May 2015
TE Connectivity January 2014 - December 2014
Data Sciences International April 2011 - July 2013
Medtronic June 2010 - April 2011
Healthsense, Inc August 2006 - December 2008
Winland Electronics, Inc. June 2004 - July 2006
E.F. Johnson August 1993 - May 2004
Skills
Embedded Systems, Firmware, Device Drivers, C, RTOS, Embedded Software, Software Engineering, Debugging, Software Design, Digital Signal..., Testing, Visual Studio, Programming, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Object Oriented Design, ClearCase, Linux, ARM, Embedded C, Wireless, Architecture, Subversion, Visual C++, C++, System Architecture
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1990 — 1993
BS, Electrical Engineer
Medtronic IT Business AnalystMedtronic2006 - 2011
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Visio, Quality Assurance, Testing, Six Sigma, FDA, Healthcare, SDLC, Business Analysis, Technical Writing, Management, Project Management, Change Management, Integration, Business Process..., Data Analysis, Call Centers, IT Management, SAP, Vendor Management, Leadership, ITIL
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Comprehensive Reimbursement Solutions® February 2012 - Present
MyDigitalHealth Network 2015 - Present
Medtronic 2010 - 2012
Medtronic 2000 - 2010
Skills
Reimbursement Due..., Reimbursement Strategic..., Healthcare Economics, Value..., Negotiation and Advocacy, Reimbursement..., Reimbursement, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Hospitals, Strategy, Managed Care, Leadership, Product Launch, Operating Room, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Capital Equipment, Neurology, Commercialization, Global Marketing, Disposables, Health Economics, Surgeons, Diabetes, Healthcare Reimbursement, Oncology, Medical Devices, Surgical Instruments, Surgery
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MS, Biostatistics
Minnesota State University, Mankato
MPA, Public Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Sociology
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
Covidien April 2013 - January 2015
Covidien October 2012 - April 2013
Mankato Family YMCA March 2008 - October 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Employee Relations, Teamwork, Human Resources, Team Building, Social Media, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Microsoft Word
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2007 — 2012
Business Management, Human Resource Management
Vital Images, Inc. August 2015 - Present
RedBrick Health February 2015 - July 2015
Vital Images (Contractor) April 2014 - January 2015
Guild Incorporated 2012 - December 2014
Metro Blooms May 2012 - April 2014
Medtronic April 2012 - January 2014
NH Creations Floral Design May 1999 - 2014
Bachman's April 2011 - April 2013
SUPERVALU August 2007 - June 2011
SUPERVALU October 1996 - August 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, production artist, Floral Design, Custom Furniture Design, Custom Architectural..., Vintage Art Creation, Retail, Manufacturing, Product Development, Process Improvement, ISO standards, Digital Illustration, General Merchandise, Merchandising, Marketing, Customer Service, Brochures, PowerPoint, Direct Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Furniture, Advertising, ISO, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Marketing Communications, Management, Newsletters, Direct Mail, Leadership, Social Networking, Direct Mail Campaigns, Training, Creative Strategy, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Trade Shows, InDesign, Brand Development, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Corporate Branding, Graphics, Team Building, Posters, Art, Photoshop
Education
Minnesota School of Business
Graphic Arts/Multimedia, Graphic Design, 3.7
Institute of Floristry
Floral Designer
University of Minnesota
Certificate, Master Gardener
Adventure Sports, Eden Prairie, MN 1990 — 1990
Certified Diver, Diving
Tata Consultancy Services June 2014 - September 2014
Chamilia March 2014 - May 2014
Archway Marketing Services May 2013 - November 2013
Medtronic January 2013 - March 2013
Carlson November 2011 - November 2012
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services February 2009 - October 2010
Granite City Pet Hospital August 1995 - November 2008
Fingerhut September 1995 - August 1996
United States Air Force December 1992 - December 1994
Skills
Microsoft Servers, XHTML, HTML, CSS, SQL, C++, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, VMware, A+ Certified, Terminal Server, Windows XP Professional, TCP/IP, Virtualization, gotoassist, IIS, Firewalls, WAN, LAN, Computer Maintenance, Database Design, Database Administration, Microsot Access, VPN, SQL Server, Oracle SQL, Operating Systems, Troubleshooting, Windows, Servers, Active Directory, Windows Server, DNS, XP, DHCP, Computer Hardware, Antivirus, Programming, Linux, Citrix, Databases, Visio, Desktop Support, Hardware, Software Installation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Technical Support, IT Service Management
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2010 — 2013
Bachelors of Science, Information Technology
Minnesota School of Business 2006 — 2008
Associate of Applied, Science Network Systems Engineer
St. Cloud Technical College 1990 — 1992
Associate of Applied, Science Computer Programming
St. Cloud State University 1986 — 1990
International Business; German Studies
Rocori High School 1982 — 1986
High School
Reassent Consulting January 2014 - Present
St. Jude Medical November 2010 - December 2013
Medtronic August 2004 - October 2010
Guidant May 1998 - August 2004
IBM-Mankato Project 1997 - 1998
Skills
SAP BW, Business Objects, Program Management, ETL, IT Management, .NET, Oracle, SAP Netweaver, Data Warehouse..., Strategic Planning, Process Mapping, Business Process..., Android, iPhone development, Business Intelligence, SAP, Business Process Mapping, Data Warehousing, SAP R/3, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Management, ERP, SAP BI, Business Process, SQL, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, SDLC, Databases, Master Data Management, IT Strategy, Data Modeling, Integration, Business Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1995 — 1999
Bachelors
Newton North
Medtronic August 2013 - Present
Medtronic August 1998 - August 2013
Bloomington Fire Department September 1992 - October 2012
Grace Church Eden Prairie 2000 - 2012
IBM May 1995 - August 1998
IBM Global Services 1996 - 1998
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1989 — 1991
B.S., Computer Science
Medtronic November 2012 - Present
Medtronic August 2011 - November 2012
Boston Scientific March 2009 - July 2011
Walden University 2005 - 2009
Skills
Medical Devices, Healthcare, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Data Analysis, Project Management, Team Building, Software Documentation, Product Launch, Quality System, Healthcare Information..., Quality Assurance, Sales, Product Development, Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Leadership Development
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2002 — 2005
Master's degree, Professional School Counseling
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Medtronic August 2013 - Present
Minnetonka Public Schools December 2012 - Present
Metro Dance Center September 1999 - Present
INGCO International 2012 - 2012
AmericInn Lodge and Suites December 2008 - February 2010
Doherty Staffing Solutions August 2007 - December 2008
Centro Infantil Unión Americana October 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Bilingual, Spanish, Communication, Management, Interpreting, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Dance, Interviews, Microsoft Word, Recruiting, Teaching, Public Relations
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2004 — 2006
BA, Spanish Speech Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2004
NA, General
Fridley High School 1998 — 2002
Medtronic October 2013 - Present
Infotree Services August 2012 - October 2013
On the Job hunt February 2012 - August 2012
Meritain Health December 2011 - February 2012
St. Paul Radiology March 2007 - December 2011
St. Paul Radiology June 2005 - March 2007
St. Paul Radiology March 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Creative Problem Solving, Billing, Auditing, Insurance, Claims, Customer Relations, Inventory Management, Budgets, Outlook, Invoicing, Data Entry, Human Resources, Claim, Software Documentation, Healthcare, Hospitals, Change Management, Data Analysis, Medical Terminology, Employee Relations, Analysis, HIPAA, Recruiting, Training, Healthcare Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, Epic Systems, Telephone Skills, PowerPoint, Medical Billing, Process Scheduler, Marketing, Process Improvement, Team Building, Radiology, Payroll, Time Management, PACS, Healthcare Information..., RIS, MRI
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1997 — 2003
BS, Theatre Arts / Pre-Physical Therapy
Ethicon Biosurgery May 2010 - Present
Medtronic Neuromodulation May 2008 - May 2010
Medtronic July 2006 - May 2008
Ethicon June 2003 - July 2006
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1987 — 1991
King Technology, Inc. December 2011 - Present
Emerson Process Management June 2008 - April 2011
Carlson Companies March 2008 - May 2008
Vital Images May 2005 - 2008
Medtronic 2004 - 2005
Summer Networks 1999 - 2001
Skills
SQL, CRM, Crystal Reports, Business Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Business Process, Ad Hoc Reporting, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Process Improvement, Integration, Database Design, Visio, SSRS, Pivot Tables, Data Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Automation, SharePoint, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
Medtronic March 2010 - January 2015
Central Bank October 2009 - April 2010
Carlson Marketing Worldwide October 2001 - June 2009
Carlson Marketing Group May 2000 - October 2001
Carlson Marketing Worldwide July 1996 - May 2000
Carlson Marketing Group December 1992 - July 1996
Carlson Companies April 1992 - December 1992
Skills
Saba, Meeting Planning, Incentive Programs, International Shipping, Budget Management, Catering, Event Management, Vendor Relations, Event Planning, Registration, Customer Service, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Contract Negotiation, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Coordination, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Proposal Writing, Word, Team Building, Planning, Sales Support, Problem Solving, Retail, Purchasing, Mentoring, Conferences, LMS Administration, Employee Training, PeopleSoft, Project Management, Office Support, Budgets, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Incentives, Project Planning, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Software Documentation
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1987 — 1991
B.S., Marketing and Finance
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1987 — 1991
B.S., Marketing & Finance
Medtronic November 2005 - Present
McGann Associates 2003 - 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Testing, R&D, FDA, Electrical Engineering, ISO 13485, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Validation, Manufacturing, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, Quality System, Electronics, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, DMAIC, V&V, Design of Experiments, Soldering, Design for Manufacturing, CAPA, Process Simulation, SPC, Troubleshooting, Assembly, AutoCAD, Rework, Minitab, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teaching, Training, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Community Outreach, Outsourcing
Education
NEI College 1999 — 2003
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1995 — 1998
Anthropology
Self Employed September 2009 - Present
Medtronic March 2003 - August 2009
Canon Business Process Services June 2000 - February 2003
Deluxe Corporation September 1988 - June 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Operations Management, Account Management, Change Management, Problem Solving, Marketing Communications, Product Development, Team Leadership, Project Management, Supplier Management, Staff Development, Contract Negotiations, Sourcing & Procurement, Budgets, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Strategy, Vendor Management, Team Building, Program Management, Training, Business Process..., Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, P&L Management, Performance Management, Continuous Improvement, Coaching, Inventory Management, Project Planning, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, Business Analysis, Outsourcing, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, Logistics, CRM, Leadership Development
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
University of Saint Thomas
Mini MBA
University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education
HR Generalist Certificate, Human Resources Development
Medtronic November 2012 - Present
Ameriprise Financial October 2005 - November 2012
American Express Financial Advisors 2000 - 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Meeting Management, Curriculum Design, Content Development, Marketing Communications, Brand Developement, Marketing Research, Incentive Programs, Compensation Structure..., Program Launch, Product Launch, Program Evaluation, Budget Setting, Budget Reconciliation, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement, Employee Recognition, Cost Benefit Analysis, ROI Optimization, Contract Negotiation, Worksite Health..., Health Program Planning, Problem Solving, Influence Others, Advisory Boards, Sales Support Tools, Microsoft Office, ADDIE, Thought Leadership, Situational Leadership, Business Process..., Business Transformation, Organization &..., Multi Tasking, Team Building, Event Management, Event Coordination, Content Writing, Program Coordination, Building Relationships, Healthcare, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Fixed and Variable..., Mortgages, Lending, Banking, Relationship Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Masters of Science (M.S.), Community Health - Minor in Worksite Health Promotion
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology - Minor in Community Health
Medtronic June 2013 - Present
Medtronic November 2011 - June 2013
Lockheed Martin September 1997 - December 2011
EF Johnson August 1996 - September 1997
Fuentez Systems Concepts, Inc. August 1995 - 1996
Skills
Technical Leadership, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Communication Systems, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Requirements Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 — 1991
Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems
Medtronic 2007 - Present
Ashoka 2011 - 2011
Nonprofit Arts Boards 1995 - 2011
Bioneers-World Satiation Ensemble 2007 - 2010
Target January 2005 - May 2007
ST. Paul Travelers 2000 - 2005
Honeywell 1996 - 2000
Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. 1990 - 1996
Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. 1980 - 1990
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1995 — 2000
Masters, International Management, International Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Misc
Women's Leadership Circle
Medtronic December 2009 - Present
NaviGo Research (formerly The Integra Group) October 2007 - December 2009
Clinical Research Institute June 2005 - October 2007
North Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility June 1998 - December 2004
Skills
Sop, Neurology, Urology, COPD, Asthma, Protocol Review, Phlebotomy, Research, Auditing, Recruiting, Consulting, Clinical Research
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2000 — 2004
Minor, Chemistry
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Medtronic June 2007 - Present
MarketLine Research April 2005 - July 2007
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2006
B.A., Professional Strategic Communication - New Media Studies
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2000 — 2004
Communications
Michael Foods Inc January 2013 - Present
US Bank December 2009 - January 2013
Medtronic October 2009 - November 2009
Tyco Electronics (previously ADC Telecommunications) March 2007 - December 2008
ADC Telecommunications August 1997 - February 2007
ADC Telecommunications February 1996 - August 1997
Verizon Business January 1994 - October 1995
Skills
Data Mapping, Ariba, Testing, SDLC, Visio, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, SAP, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, ERP, EDI, Leadership, PeopleSoft, Crystal Reports
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's, Sociology
Russell Cellular April 2014 - Present
Bancsource August 2013 - January 2014
Fabcon Precast, LLC August 2012 - June 2013
Briggs and Morgan, P.A. February 2006 - August 2012
Waldeck & Lind, PA November 1999 - January 2006
Medtronic 1996 - October 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Telephone Skills, Administration, Human Resources, Data Entry, Office Administration, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Administrative...
Education
Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center 1997 — 1999
Associate's degree, Paralegal Studies
Monticello High School 1987 — 1991
Diploma, General Studies
Medtronic June 2015 - Present
Perrigo January 2015 - June 2015
Perrigo October 2010 - June 2015
Paddock Laboratories November 2009 - October 2010
Paddock Laboratories March 2009 - November 2009
SuperValu March 1999 - March 2009
Travanti Pharma April 2008 - January 2009
Old Navy March 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Chemistry, Medical Devices, Gas Chromatography, UV/Vis, GLP, Cleaning Validation, Change Control, Dissolution, FDA, Pharmaceutical..., Program Management, Residual Acceptance..., Detergents and..., Swab and Rinse Sampling..., Purified Laboratory..., Sievers 900 Portable..., Employee Training, GMP Documentation, Laboratory Safety, Peer Review, Gravimetric Analysis, Empower, USP, SAP, UPLC, Residual Solvents, Headspace, IR Spectroscopy, Specific Gravity, Disintegration, Viscosity, Karl Fisher Water..., Controlled Substances, Authoring Technical..., Standard Operating..., Gowning Procedures, Coordinating Activities, Analytical Method..., Method Transfer, Microsoft Office, SOP
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry, Biology Minor
Eastview High School
Medtronic June 2015 - Present
Universal Hospital Services June 2014 - June 2015
Extreme Beverage Llc February 2013 - June 2014
Edward Jones Mortgage (joint venture with Wells Fargo) November 2012 - February 2013
Wells Fargo August 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Teamwork, Time Management, Account Management, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Public Speaking, Sales Presentations, Social Media, Management, Capital Equipment Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Medical Devices, CRM, Sourcing, Quote Preparation, Medical Terminology, Cardiac Conduction..., Hemodynamics, Heart Anatomy, Pulmonary System, Systemic System, Mobile Cardiac Telemetry, Anatomical Positions, Analytics, Leadership
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Master of Science (MS), Health Care Communication - Fall 2016
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication
U.S. Bank December 2014 - Present
Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. March 2010 - October 2014
Medtronic March 2007 - October 2009
Contract/Temp Assignments September 2005 - February 2007
Stinson Leonard Street LLP December 2001 - August 2005
Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant January 1998 - November 2001
Skills
Legal Research, Administrative..., Commercial Litigation, Legal Assistance, Organization &..., Time Management, Travel Management, Executive Calendar..., Coordinate Meetings, Live Meeting, Typing, Document Review, Filing, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Lotus Notes, AS400 system, Timeslips, Litigation, Estate Planning, family law, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Real Estate, Administrative..., Calendaring, Microsoft Excel, Management, Project Management, Executive Support
Education
Minnesota School of Business 1998 — 1999
Legal Secretary, Legal, Office Administration, 3.58 gpa
Medtronic March 2014 - Present
Medtronic September 2003 - Present
Medtronic 2002 - 2011
Beckman Coulter 1996 - 2002
Skills
FDA, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Regulatory Submissions, Regulatory Affairs, CAPA, V&V, Design Control, ISO 14971, PMA, CE marking, Medical Device Directive, Regulatory Requirements, 21 CFR, Biomedical Engineering, Quality System, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA GMP, GMP, Sterilization, Clinical Trials, Sop, Validation, Biologics, Catheters
Education
Saint Cloud State University
Masters of Regulatory Affairs Sciences
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Medical Technlogy
University of Saint Thomas
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Commerce, General
Minnesota School of Business
Digital Video Editing and Media Production
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
Medtronic August 2012 - July 2015
Wells Fargo August 2007 - August 2012
PTC December 2004 - August 2007
Lawson Software August 2000 - October 2004
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor’s Degree
Medtronic December 2014 - Present
Medtronic June 2013 - December 2014
Medtronic February 2012 - June 2013
Vascular Solutions July 2011 - January 2012
Vascular Solutions August 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Access, QAD, AS400, International..., International Business, Sales Operations, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Management, Product Launch, Sales Support, Inventory Analysis, Financial Accounting, CRM software, Medical Devices, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Spotfire, Oracle Applications, Interventional..., Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath, Cardiac Rhythm..., Cardiac..., Cardiology, Leadership, Market Development, Capital Equipment, Vascular, Disposables, Strategy, Operating Room, Cath Lab, Microsoft Excel, CRM, Surgeons
Education
St. Cloud State University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Management, Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
Shakopee Senior High 2002 — 2005
Diploma
Medtronic December 2014 - Present
Normandale Community College May 2013 - May 2015
Medtronic March 2014 - December 2014
Culver's February 2010 - November 2013
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Management, Leadership, Time Management, Matlab, Engineering, SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2015 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Normandale Community College 2012 — 2015
Associate’s Degree, Mathematics, Honors
Chanhassen High School 2009 — 2012
Coherent Solutions February 2011 - Present
Red Wing Shoe Co. March 2009 - February 2011
Best Buy May 2007 - December 2008
Ambient Consulting May 2003 - December 2008
Medtronic March 2006 - April 2007
ING June 2004 - March 2006
US Bank May 2003 - June 2004
Minnesota Secretary of State April 2002 - April 2003
Valspar 1999 - 2003
II-VI Incorporated February 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Outsourcing, Software Development, MS Project, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Project Planning, PMO, Business Process..., Agile Project Management, ERP, Sales, Requirements Gathering, Vendor Management, IT Management, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, PMP, Project Portfolio..., SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Consulting, Testing, Management, Business Process, Leadership
Education
University of St. Thomas 1990 — 1990
Mini-Masters in Software Design & Development
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1987
BS, Business Mgmt and Computer Science
Bloomington Kennedy
Gradient Financial Group March 2015 - Present
Manitou Ridge Golf Course June 2007 - Present
Gradient Financial Group March 2014 - March 2015
Handi Medical Supply, Inc May 2011 - March 2015
Medtronic May 2013 - March 2014
AmericInn Lodge and Suites January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Management, Facebook, Leadership
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Marketing
Medtronic/Covidien June 2015 - Present
Medtronic August 2003 - Present
Medtronic May 2003 - Present
Medtronic Neuromodulation November 2014 - January 2015
Skills
ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Quality System, Reliability Engineering, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, Product Development, ISO 14971, Design of Experiments, FDA, Manufacturing, Testing, Engineering, Systems Engineering, CAPA, R&D, Fault Tree Analysis, Reliability, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Validation, Minitab, Six Sigma, Healthcare, Quality Assurance, V&V, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Engineering Management, Supplier Quality, Market Development, Failure Analysis, FMECA, Manufacturing..., ISO, Continuous Improvement, Failure Modes, Process Simulation, Management, IT Strategy, Statistics, Software Design, Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management
Education
MS - University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Master of Science (MS), Manufacturing/Systems Engineering
University of Saint Thomas
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Candidate, Healthcare
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electronics/Electrical Engineering
Ames High School, Ames Iowa
High School
NACS Inc. October 2014 - Present
Medtronic November 2008 - October 2014
Liu & Starkson Enterprises LLC December 2011 - August 2014
Cummins Power Generation July 2007 - November 2008
Minnesota State University, Mankato January 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Engineering, FDA, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Minitab, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Testing, Validation, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Quality System, FMEA, Medical Devices, Software Documentation, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Process Capability, Design Control, Manufacturing, CAPA, Failure Analysis, V&V, Automation, Process Simulation, R&D, Gage R&R, GD&T, Supplier Quality, ISO, Continuous Improvement, Quality Control, Value Stream Mapping, Green Belt, Kaizen, Pro Engineer, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing..., Solidworks, Engineering Management, 5S, Machining, Plastics, Process Engineering, Kanban, Product Development
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2015
MBA, Marketing Focus
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2003 — 2007
BS: Automotive Engineering Technology, Minor: Manufacturing Engineering Technology
EVHS 1999 — 2003
Cummins Inc. June 2014 - Present
Phillips and Temro Industries May 2013 - August 2013
Medtronic August 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Engineering, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Customer Service, CAD, Project Management, Product Development, Team Leadership, Leadership, Teamwork, Troubleshooting
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Actelion October 2013 - Present
Medtronic January 2012 - October 2013
Actelion Pharmaceuticals January 2007 - January 2012
Actelion Pharmaceuticals September 2005 - January 2007
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals January 1999 - September 2005
Maytag January 1984 - January 1991
Skills
Curriculum Design, eLearning, LMS Administration, Instructional Design, Cross-functional Team..., Learning Management, Cardiology, E-Learning, Training Facilitation, Biotechnology, Learning Management..., Coaching, Managed Care, Workshop Facilitation, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pulmonology, Healthcare, Training, Product Launch, Sales Management, Technical Writing, Sales Operations, Change Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; an; Management and Marketing
NatureWorks February 2012 - November 2013
Medtronic August 2005 - June 2011
Speed Demon Delivery Service January 1998 - July 2006
Burlington Motor Carriers 1995 - 1996
Skills
Customer Service, Active Directory, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Onboarding, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Process Optimization, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Coaching, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Sales, Contract Recruitment, Sourcing, Windows, Training, Resume Writing, Outlook, Performance Management, Leadership, Change Management
Education
Minnesota School of Business
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Brainerd Technical 1986 — 1987
Psychology
Barbizon School of Pro-Modeling 1982 — 1983
Fashion Modeling
Sun Prairie Truck Driving School
Medtronic June 2011 - Present
Medtronic October 2007 - June 2011
Ameriprise Financial 2003 - 2007
Fleming, Inc. 1985 - 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Outlook, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Visio, Change Management, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Medical Devices, Project Management, SAP, Healthcare, Team Building, Six Sigma, Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Training, Operational Excellence, Procurement, Sourcing, Software Documentation
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
Prime Therapeutics July 2011 - Present
Medtronic July 2003 - July 2011
Medtronic March 2006 - March 2010
Medtronic July 2003 - March 2006
McKesson December 1999 - July 2003
Ag-Chem September 1997 - December 1999
Hutchinson Technology June 1996 - September 1997
Skills
Agile Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Process Improvement, Project Management, Leadership, PMP, MS Project, Business Analysis, Management, Software Engineering, Testing, SDLC
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2000
Graduate courses in Software Architecture
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1993 — 1996
B.S. Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Normandale Community College 1991 — 1993
Math/Engineering
Medtronic January 2001 - Present
Terhaar, Archibald, Pfefferle & Griebel, LLP December 1994 - December 2001
Faegre & Benson LLP November 1988 - November 1994
Skills
Legal Documents, Litigation Support, File Management, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Calendars, Commercial Litigation, Administrative..., Document Management, Medical Devices, Trials, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Travel Arrangements, Filing, Confidentiality, Expense Reports, Calendaring, Event Planning
Education
Minnesota School of Business 1985 — 1987
Chaska High School 1981 — 1985
General Mills July 2015 - Present
Surescripts September 2014 - July 2015
Surescripts LLC September 2011 - September 2014
Surescripts LLC May 2010 - September 2011
Medtronic September 2009 - May 2010
Medtronic January 2006 - September 2009
Medtronic August 2004 - January 2006
Medtronic December 2001 - August 2004
Medtronic February 1998 - December 2001
Skills
Oracle RAC, Oracle, Databases, SDLC, RMAN, Database Administration, Cluster, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Enterprise..., High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Agile Methodologies, Oracle ASM, Red Hat Linux, SQL Tuning, Integration, OID, Testing, Performance Tuning, Servers, Enterprise Software, GoldenGate, Data Guard, Oracle Golden Gate, SQL Server 2000-2008, MS Failover Cluster, Oracle Golden Gate 11G, Oracle DataGuard, Oracle ACFS
Education
University of St. Thomas 2000 — 2004
M.S.
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree
Treasure Valley Community College 1991 — 1993
Associate’s Degree
Barco December 2007 - February 2015
Benchmark Brands November 2006 - August 2007
In Touch Ministries October 2003 - August 2006
Volcano Corporation 2002 - 2003
Novoste Corporation 2000 - 2002
Medtronic 1993 - 2000
Skills
Change Management, Employee Relations, Organizational..., HR Strategy, Leadership Development, Coaching, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Nonprofits, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Leadership, Strategy, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, HRIS
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1988 — 1992
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree
Medtronic July 2014 - Present
Boston Scientific January 2007 - Present
Boston Scientific November 2001 - December 2006
Lawson Software November 1996 - October 2001
Medtronic October 1995 - October 1996
Unisys June 1982 - September 1995
Skills
Software Quality, Medical Devices, FDA, Design Control, ISO 13485, Java, Spring, Object Oriented Design, SQL, Eclipse, Hibernate, JUnit, Agile Methodologies, Software Architectural..., Scrum, JSP, Test Automation, Technical Leadership, Biomedical Engineering
Education
University of St. Thomas 1998 — 2000
Master of Science (M.S.), Software Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Medtronic January 2014 - Present
Boston Scientific April 2008 - July 2013
Boston Scientific 1999 - 2008
Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless 1997 - 1999
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1995 - 1997
Skills
Project Management, Medical Devices, FDA, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Training Delivery, PMP, Software Documentation, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Validation, V&V, CAPA, Product Launch, Testing, Visio, Quality System, Six Sigma, R&D, Management, DMAIC, Process Improvement, Design Control, Commercialization, Change Control, Process Engineering, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Requirements, Iso 9000, Product Development, Program Management, MS Project
Education
The University of South Dakota 1989 — 1993
B.A., English
Minnesota State University, Mankato
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota December 2014 - Present
mindSHIFT 2011 - December 2014
Orbit Systems June 2009 - December 2014
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities January 2008 - February 2009
MN State Colleges & Universities 2008 - 2009
Atomic Colo May 2007 - July 2007
Ameriprise Financial September 2005 - April 2007
IBM 2005 - 2007
Medtronic February 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Active Directory, Windows 7, Windows Server, SharePoint, System Administration, Microsoft Exchange, Security, XP, Citrix, Virtualization, Servers, Troubleshooting, VMware, Disaster Recovery, Windows, Network Administration, DHCP, DNS, Operating Systems, Process Improvement, Technical Support, Visio
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1998
Medtronic April 2013 - Present
Covidien July 2006 - April 2013
CDT 2003 - 2006
Boston Scientific 1999 - 2003
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Microbology and Chemistry
Freelance Technical Writer November 2010 - Present
Medtronic April 2014 - November 2014
Sandoz 2012 - 2014
Amgen March 2009 - October 2010
Amgen May 2006 - March 2009
Covidien 2001 - 2006
Northwest Airlines 1998 - 2001
VoyageurWeb 1998 - 1999
Skills
Technical Writing, Editing, Software Documentation, Adobe Acrobat, Technical Communication, Manuals, Proofreading, FrameMaker, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Research, Newsletters, Content Development, Medical Devices, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Visio, Microsoft Word, Documentation, Writing, Word, Copy Editing, Publications, English, Content Management, RoboHelp, Technical Documentation
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1998
BS, Technical Communication
Community College 1988 — 1990
AS, Aviation
Medtronic February 2015 - Present
Medtronic January 2014 - Present
Local Non-Profit September 2013 - Present
Local Non-Profit September 2012 - Present
BCC - AWANA August 2012 - Present
Medtronic April 2012 - January 2014
Medtronic November 2008 - April 2012
Boston Scientific August 1997 - November 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, R&D, V&V, Minitab, Catheters, Validation, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Statistics, FMEA, Process Engineering, Process Validation, Process Development, Engineering, Testing, DOE, Diagnostics, Problem Solving, Prototyping, Research, AutoCAD, Inventions and..., Biomedical Engineering, Process Simulation, CAPA, Quality System, Design Control, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing
Education
The University of North Dakota 2007 — 2012
BS Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Thomas Edison State College 2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Natural Science and Mathematics, Emphasis in Physics and Biology
North Hennepin Community College 2001 — 2005
Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering (Mechanical), Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1997
Criminal Justice, Psychology
Medtronic Post Sales ConsultantSSA1992 - 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Software Documentation, Project Management, Process Improvement, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, IT Management, Quality System, IT Strategy, Integration
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1978 — 1982
Medtronic - Neuromodulation Division June 2010 - Present
Medtronic February 2006 - June 2010
Skills
Design of Experiments, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Design for Manufacturing, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Design Control, Product Development, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, ISO
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1987
Medtronic July 2010 - Present
Medtronic May 2005 - January 2007
Fingerhut July 1991 - November 2002
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1981
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science, 3.4
Normandale Community College 1969 — 1973
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting, 2.3
UnitedHealth Group October 2014 - Present
Coram / CVS Caremark March 2011 - October 2014
ThreeWire May 2007 - March 2011
Univita Health Inc May 2002 - May 2007
Univita Health Inc. (formerly Nation's CareLink) May 2001 - May 2002
Medtronic February 1997 - May 2001
Skills
Customer Relations, Process Development, Program Management, Teamwork, Healthcare Marketing, Marketing, Customer Service, Key Account Management, CRM, Leadership, Process Simulation, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Management, Coaching, Strategy, Recruiting, Online Marketing, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Account Management, Project Management, Time Management, Vendor Management, Business Process
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BA, Business Administration / Marketing
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
MBA, Marketing
Medtronic June 2012 - Present
Medtronic May 2010 - June 2012
Medtronic September 2007 - May 2010
Medtronic May 1999 - September 2007
Medtronic November 1992 - May 1999
Medtronic June 1991 - November 1992
Skills
JD Edwards, SAP, Excel, Problem Solving, Word, PowerPoint, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Auditing, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, PeopleSoft, Software Documentation, Forecasting, Team Building, Medical Devices
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2006 — 2008
i.e Associate Degree, Information Technology
Fortress Medical Systems, LLC. March 2015 - Present
Saint Jude Medical September 2006 - 2015
Medtronic 2003 - September 2006
Fingerhut 1998 - April 2001
General Mills 1996 - 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trials, Software Documentation, Validation
Education
University of Minnesota, Morris 2015 — 2019
BA, Philosophy
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S., computer information science
Medtronic, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Medtronic November 2006 - January 2009
Medtronic October 2005 - November 2006
Walsh Bishop Associates May 2005 - October 2005
Walsh Bishop Associates May 2004 - May 2005
Skills
CAD, Interior Design, Space Planning, AutoCAD, Documentation, Facilities Planning, Space-planning, Facilities Management, FF&E, Design Research, Project Management, Sustainable Design, Interior Architecture, Furniture, Space planning, Move Management, Project Planning, Renovation, Budgets, Leadership, Project Coordination, Management, Process Improvement, Sketching, Concept Development, Sustainability, FDA, Software Documentation, Materials, Submittals, Architectures, LEED, SketchUp
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2005
BS, Interior Design
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1981 — 1985
BS, Business Administration: Marketing/Management & Speech Communications
Medtronic August 2015 - Present
Medtronic January 2008 - August 2015
Brunswick Corporation February 2004 - July 2007
Olivia Golf Club May 2000 - October 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, FDA, Healthcare, Team Building
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching
Medtronic August 2014 - Present
Smiths Medical September 2012 - August 2014
Medtronic July 2011 - August 2012
MDT March 2006 - July 2011
Medtronic 2000 - 2006
BMC INDUSTRIES, INC 1994 - 1997
Skills
ISO 13485, Design Control, Medical Devices, CAPA, ISO 14971, FDA, Quality System, V&V, Design of Experiments, FMEA, Minitab, Biomedical Engineering, 21 CFR, DMAIC, Validation, IEC 60601, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-8, 60601-1-11, 60601-2-24, EN 15223, 60601-1-6, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2001 — 2007
Master's degree, Quality assurance in the medical device industry
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial Electronics Technology
Medtronic November 2007 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline 1995 - November 2007
Skills
Capital Equipment, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Cold Calling, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Diabetes, Disposables, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, Hospital Sales, Managed Care, Market Development, Medical Devices, Medical Sales, Neurology, OB/GYN, Operating Room, Orthopedic, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launch, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force Development, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Selling, Selling Skills, Strategy, Surgeons, Urology, Interpersonal Skills
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Clinical Psychology B.S. Minor Business Administration, Psychology and Business
Medtronic October 2012 - Present
Medtronic September 2011 - October 2012
Medtronic July 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, FDA, DMAIC, Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Quality Control, Quality System, Supply Chain, Injection Molding, CAPA, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, ISO, ISO 13485, Six Sigma, Minitab, Project Management, Process Capability, Failure Analysis, Poka Yoke
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2003 — 2006
Medtronic August 2009 - Present
Medtronic July 1999 - July 2009
Medtronic April 1994 - June 1999
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S., Computer Science, Math, Business
Aptean August 2013 - Present
Aptean January 2012 - July 2013
Aptean March 2011 - December 2012
Starkey Hearing Technologies October 2008 - March 2011
Valentin Technical Services Incorporated September 2006 - March 2011
Medtronic September 2006 - August 2008
Pivotal 1998 - 2006
Firepond 1992 - 1998
Skills
SDLC, Visio, Siebel, MS Project, Data Modeling, Access, Software, Software Development..., Software Lifecycle, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Organizational Design, Pivotal CRM, Business Analysis, Professional Services, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Software Project..., CRM, Program Management, Integration, Project Management, Management, Software Development, Analytics, Business Process, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, ERP
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2001 — 2010
MBA, Finance
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 — 1991
BS, Business Admistration - Marketing
Medtronic January 2006 - Present
Veeco Instruments November 2004 - January 2006
Tyco Plastics 2000 - 2006
A&E Products Group Division of Tyco International 2000 - 2006
Coca-Cola Enterprises August 1985 - August 1998
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1984
BS, Accounting/Computer Science
Medtronic July 2001 - Present
BORN January 1996 - July 2001
IBM-Mankato Project September 1994 - November 1995
West Publishing June 1994 - August 1994
Skills
Workstations, SCCM, Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Software Installation, Technical Support, Servers, Windows Server
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1991 — 1995
B.S., Computer Science
Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MN 1989 — 1991
Medtronic August 2010 - Present
Keystone Computer Solutions January 2010 - August 2010
Geneva Group of Companies September 2007 - January 2010
Geneva Group of Companies, Inc. November 1995 - September 2007
Marsh Instruments February 1993 - August 1995
Skills
Solidworks
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Northfield Senior Highschool 1986 — 1988
ATK (Alliant Techsystems Inc) December 2011 - Present
Medtronic January 2009 - September 2011
Minnesota Paralegal Association (MPA) March 2006 - December 2008
UnitedHealth Group January 2005 - December 2008
3M 2004 - 2005
Skills
Corporate Law, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trademarks, Litigation Support, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Process Improvement, Contract Management, Compliance, Litigation Management, Project Management, Investigations, Business Ethics, Mergers, Due Diligence, IP, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Employment Law, Licensing, Legal Writing, Document Management, Patent Prosecution, Document Review, Patents, Mediation, Property Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science
SCCE
CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional)
Minnesota Paralegal Institute 2004 — 2004
ABA approved, Post Bacccalaureate Paralegal Certificate
Pace Analytical January 2012 - Present
Accenture April 2008 - January 2012
Medtronic July 2002 - April 2008
Skills
SQL, Integration, Disaster Recovery, Project Management, Databases, Requirements Analysis, Performance Tuning, VMware, Data Warehousing, Virtualization, SharePoint, Servers, Database Administration, Cluster, Windows Server, Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, Information Technology, Database Design, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, IT Management, Enterprise Architecture, System Administration
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State University, Mankato
University of St. Thomas
Master of Science, Software Design and Development
UnitedHealth Group February 2015 - Present
UnitedHealth Group November 2009 - January 2015
Allina Hospitals & Clinics February 2009 - November 2009
Medtronic November 2008 - February 2009
Medtronic 2005 - November 2008
Medtronic 2000 - 2005
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis 1999 - 2000
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis 1998 - 1999
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis June 1996 - 1998
Anoka County 1990 - June 1996
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Strategy, Supply Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1993 — 1995
Master's Degree, Public Administration
St. Cloud State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Management, Finance & Organizational Behavior
Mayo Clinic Health System August 2004 - Present
Rockler Companies, Inc. April 1999 - September 2003
Nash Finch Company June 1995 - April 1999
Sanofi Diagnostics Pasteur - now Beckman Coulter July 1990 - June 1995
Help/Systems, LLC June 1989 - June 1990
Medtronic September 1984 - June 1989
Skills
AIX, System Administration, Customer Service, Leadership, Unix, Project Management, Database Administration, Databases, T-SQL
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1984
BS, Computer Science, Industrial Relations, Management, Minor Economics
Mankato High School 1968 — 1971
Yes, General
Anoka Massage & Pain Therapy May 2006 - Present
Medtronic July 1992 - Present
Medtronic July 1992 - Present
Anoka Massage and Pain Therapy April 2008 - January 2014
Skills
Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Wellness, Swedish, Pain Management, Medical Devices, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Chronic Pain, Injury, Back Pain, Bodywork, Chair Massage, Headaches, Medical Massage, Sports Injuries, Therapists, Swedish Massage
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2005 — 2006
Massage Therapy
Minnesota School of Business 2000 — 2004
Associates, Business
U.S. Bank July 2014 - Present
LSC Resource June 2014 - Present
ShopHQ1 March 2013 - March 2014
SUPERVALU June 2012 - January 2013
UnitedHealth Group July 2011 - December 2011
Medtronic January 2011 - May 2011
GE Fleet Services February 2010 - July 2010
Arizant Healthcare January 2009 - February 2010
GMAC RFC January 2001 - December 2008
Skills
Essbase, Financial Modeling, Visual Basic, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Dynamics ERP
Education
University of St. Thomas 1999 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corporate Finance
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1992 — 1996
B.S., Finance
Medtronic October 2014 - Present
Medtronic July 2006 - October 2014
ev3 2003 - 2006
Americable, Inc. 2001 - 2003
ADC 1999 - 2001
Skills
ASQ Senior Member, CQE, CRE, Design of Experiments, Monte Carlo Simulation, Measurement System..., Processes Development, Process Validation, Component Qualification, Design Verification..., Risk Management, Test Method Validation, Weibull Analysis, CAPA, Process Capability, Statistics, Complaint Investigations, Process Improvement, Process Control, Design for Reliability, Robust Design
Education
University of St. Thomas 2000 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Manufacturing Systems
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Medtronic June 2009 - Present
Thomson Reuters May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Unix, Linux, Shell Scripting, Solaris, Operating Systems, Perl, VMware, System Administration, Disaster Recovery, Unix Shell Scripting, Java, Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Python, Puppet, DevOps
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Master, Computer Science
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Computer Science
Medtronic October 2011 - Present
Consultant/Contract Engineer to Medtronic at Donatech Corporation July 2010 - October 2011
Consultant/Contract Engineer to Medtronic at Donatech Corporation September 2009 - January 2010
Big Al's Rental Center April 2002 - January 2010
Consultant/Contract Engineer to Medtronic at Donatech Corporation September 2005 - April 2009
Millenia Wall Solutions June 2001 - October 2006
Medtronic March 1998 - March 2002
Medtronic June 1992 - September 1997
ATK December 1987 - May 1992
Skills
Problem Solving, Inventor, CAPA, Electrical..., Failure Analysis, Innovator, Oral & Written..., Get Along Well with..., Design Control, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, FDA, Firmware, Design for Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Testing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1984 — 1987
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
North Hennepin Community College 1982 — 1984
Pre-Engineering
Local Counseling Practice January 2012 - Present
The Bridge for Youth January 2011 - August 2011
Kinship of Greater Minneapolis July 2005 - June 2011
Medtronic February 2010 - March 2011
St. David's Center for Child and Family Development January 2009 - April 2010
M. A. Mortenson Company March 2008 - December 2008
Medtronic January 2004 - April 2007
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association January 1998 - June 2003
Skills
Family Therapy, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Therapists, Research, Event Management
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2007 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), Marriage and Family Therapy
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2001 — 2007
MBA, General Management & New Ventures
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1993 — 1997
BS, Community Health and Mathematics
University of Minnesota-Morris 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Community Health
Hennepin County Medical Center October 2014 - Present
Hennepin County Medical Center October 2013 - October 2014
Medtronic 2011 - September 2013
St. Jude Medical 2007 - 2009
St. Jude Medical 1992 - 2007
Cardiac Pacemakers Inc. 1991 - 1992
Unisys Corporation 1983 - 1988
Skills
Manufacturing, SAP, Medical Devices, ERP, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Software Documentation, Documentation, FDA, ISO 13485, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2004 — 2007
MS, Project Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BS, Corrections
Medtronic May 2014 - Present
Park Nicollet Health Services October 2003 - February 2014
The Realty Matrix February 2004 - June 2013
GarageTek April 2002 - November 2002
Renewal by Andersen 1997 - 2001
Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Business Process..., New Business Development, Compliance, Administrative..., Code of Ethics, Health Insurance, Cross-functional..., Strategy, Start-ups, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Business Development, Training, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Team Building, Sales, Leadership, CRM
Education
Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center 1993 — 1996
Associates Degree/Sales and Marketing Management Diploma, Business Administration and Accounting/Sales and Marketing
St. Francis High School
HealthEast 2004 - Present
Medtronic May 2013 - March 2015
Summit orthopedics October 2010 - December 2010
Fairview Health Services February 1996 - February 2010
Rosemount Aerospace 1985 - 1995
Skills
Data Entry, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Outlook, Quality Assurance, People Skills, Manual Testing, Electronic Music, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Account Management, System Administration, Leadership, Time Management, Telephone Skills, Call Centers, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Management
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2006 — 2010
B.S., Information Technology
Minnesota School of Business 1982 — 1984
AA, Electronics Technolgy
Medtronic Neuromodulation August 1999 - Present
Medtronic December 1990 - August 1999
Skills
FDA, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, Product Launch, Medical Devices, ISO 14971, Validation, V&V, ISO 13485, Cross-functional Team..., Commercialization, Design of Experiments, R&D, Market Development, Product Development, CAPA, Quality System, GMP
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Chemisty
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Biology, with Microbiology Emphasis
Covidien April 2013 - Present
Medtronic March 2013 - April 2013
Boston Scientific January 1996 - March 2013
Skills
21 CFR Part 11, Medical Devices, FDA, Validation, Computer System..., EDC, Clinical Trials, CTMS, Cardiology, GCP, CRO, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, Sop, Medidata, Design Control, Protocol, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, CDISC, Databases
Education
Minnesota School of Business
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Minnesota School of Business
Associate of Applied Science, Medical Administration
Medtronic August 2011 - Present
Medtronic August 2013 - August 2014
MONEYGRAM ONLINE March 2011 - June 2011
OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE December 2008 - March 2011
DAKOTA FOOD EQUIPMENT May 2004 - November 2008
US Bank August 2002 - March 2005
Dunbar Armored August 2001 - July 2002
Cass County Reserves January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
SAP R/3, Microsoft Office 2007, Accessibility, Cold Calling, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Forecasting, Accounting, Finance, SAP, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, Management, Analysis
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2007 — 2009
Associate of Science, Managerial Accounting
North Dakota State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Sociology / Criminal Justice
Johnsonville Sausage March 2013 - Present
The Schwan Food Company November 2011 - March 2013
The Schwan Food Company April 2011 - November 2011
The Schwan Food Company (Schwan's Global Supply Chain) September 2007 - July 2011
Schwan's Global Supply Chain 2007 - 2010
Medtronic 2004 - 2006
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, Logistics, Food Safety, Project Management, Product Development, 5S, Project Planning, Process Engineering, TPM, R&D, Six Sigma, Food Industry, Food, Operations Management, Team Building, Value Stream Mapping, P&L Management, Food Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Automation, Supply Chain Management, Food Processing, Kaizen, Quality Management, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Master of Science, Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1996 — 1999
BS Ecology/BS Biology/Minor in Chemistry
Target June 2015 - Present
Target January 2014 - Present
Target June 2012 - January 2014
Medtronic May 2011 - May 2012
Medtronic May 2010 - May 2011
Medtronic September 2008 - May 2010
Medtronic June 2007 - September 2008
Medtronic December 2003 - June 2007
ING 2003 - 2003
MathStar, Inc 2001 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Management, Medical Devices, Business Analysis, Clinical Research, Business Process, Change Management, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Siebel, Software Documentation, Business Process..., Retail, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, IT Strategy, IT Management, IT Solutions, IT Audit, Data Modeling, Technical Architecture, Technical Product...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Science
Medtronic September 2013 - Present
Affiliated Emergency Veterinary Service June 2009 - Present
Brookdale Animal Hospital June 2008 - January 2010
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Science
Minnesota School of Business 2008 — 2009
AA, Veterinary Technology
Medtronic June 2013 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. November 2009 - August 2011
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Naviplan, Morningstar, Training, Financial Advisory, Retirement Planning, Management, Strategic Financial..., Series 7, Mutual Funds, Financial Services
Education
University of St. Thomas 1987 — 1990
MBA, Marketing
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Management, and Industrial Relations