Venture Stores, Inc.
Industry: Retail-store company
DescriptionVenture Stores, Inc. was a chain of retail stores aimed at the discount department store market. John Geisse, formerly of Target Stores, and May Department Stores Executive Vice President Dave Babcock founded the chain in 1968. Ceased operations: 1998 Founder: John Geisse Founded: 1968, St. Louis, MO Headquarters: O'Fallon, MO Number of employees: 10,000 Fate: Bankruptcy
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UPSTREAM Investment Partners, LLC January 2014 - Present
Morgan Stanley November 2010 - January 2014
Edward Jones December 2007 - November 2010
Blue Skies Flying Services, Inc December 2003 - December 2007
TJX Companies January 2004 - August 2007
Sears, Roebuck and Co. October 1996 - January 2004
Sears, Roebuck and Co. March 1995 - September 1996
Venture Stores, Inc July 1994 - February 1995
Venture Stores August 1991 - July 1994
Waukegan Aero, LTD July 1990 - December 1992
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science / Economics (Minor)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1986 — 1987
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
Lake Forest College 1985 — 1986
Forest View HS 1983 — 1985
Saint Patrick HS - Chicago 1981 — 1983
St. Pascal Grammar School 1973 — 1981
STA Group, LLC January 2012 - Present
Aviation Safety Technology September 2009 - Present
STA Group, LLC April 2002 - January 2012
Bank of America September 2001 - March 2002
Saecos Corporation July 2000 - August 2001
Bank of America June 1996 - July 2000
Chicago Board Options Exchange May 1994 - June 1996
Chelsea Systems, Inc April 1993 - May 1994
Venture Stores, Inc. 1985 - 1993
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Architecture, Software Development, Application Architecture, IT Strategy, Integration, Solution Architecture, SDLC, SOA, Unix, System Architecture, Software Design, Enterprise Software, TOGAF, Requirements Analysis, Java Enterprise Edition, Web Services, Spring, Agile Methodologies, EAI, Software Project..., Websphere, Data Modeling, DB2, Data Warehousing, Requirements Gathering, Architectures
Education
Northwestern University
BSGS
Southwestern Illinois College August 1998 - Present
Venture Stores, Inc. June 1991 - August 1998
Federal Express Corporation June 1981 - June 1991
Skills
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Research, Curriculum Development, Access, Teaching, Marketing, Instructional Design, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Event Planning, E-Learning, Training, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Adult Education, PowerPoint, Logistics
Education
Webster University 1988 — 1990
MBA/Masters, BS in Economics, Marketing, MBA, MA in Operations Management
Missouri State University 1977 — 1981
General, BS in Economics, Marketing, MBA, MA in Operations Management
Miissouri
Save-A-Lot June 2014 - Present
Design:Retail December 2010 - Present
Retail Design Institute, St. Louis November 2010 - October 2014
Save-A-Lot April 2014 - June 2014
Save-A-Lot January 2002 - April 2014
SUPERVALU January 2002 - May 2012
Integra Design Group April 2000 - January 2002
Service Merchandise May 1998 - April 2000
Walt Disney Co., Inc./Club Disney 1997 - 1998
Venture Stores, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Skills
Retail Design, Management, Retail, Graphic Design, Merchandising, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Space-planning, Interior Design, Marketing Strategy, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Concept Development, Furniture, Photoshop, InDesign, Graphics, Illustrator, Layout, Creative Direction, Space planning, Project Management, Marketing, Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Leadership, Project Planning, Marketing Communications, CAD, Direct Mail, Drawing, Purchasing, Budgets, Pricing, Submittals, Space Planning, Visual Merchandising, Team Building, Sales, Inventory Management, Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1985 — 1989
BS, Human Environmental Sciences, Interior Design, Art
University of Missouri-Columbia 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interior Design
Allsteel April 2015 - Present
Genesis Health System July 2010 - April 2015
Heartland Hospice/HCR ManorCare June 2009 - July 2010
Genesis Health System June 2008 - June 2009
Genesis Health System January 2007 - June 2008
SELF, Inc. August 2004 - February 2006
Venture Stores, Inc January 1994 - February 1996
Skills
Project Management, Grant Writing, Quality Assurance, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Lean Thinking, Manuscript Development, Budget Monitoring, White Papers, Organizational..., Presentation Development, Project Coordination, Supervisory Skills, Market Research, Business Development, Data Management, Patient Outcomes, Quantitative Research, Biostatistics, Business Intelligence, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Online Research, Contract Management, Collaborative Problem..., Award Submissions, Award Applications, Performance Measurement, Baldridge, Iowa Recognition for..., Design Research, Event Planning, Events Coordination, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Community Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Non-profit Volunteering, Volunteer Training, Operating Budgets, Operations Management, Facility Mangement, Operational Planning, Facility Safety, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relationship...
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1986 — 1990
BS, Marketing, Business and Speech Communications
Conference Technologies, Inc.® March 2015 - Present
W. Schiller & Company September 1981 - March 2015
Maritz April 1980 - September 1981
Venture Stores Inc February 1979 - April 1980
Spectrum Professional Color Labs July 1978 - February 1979
Skills
Account Management, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Negotiation, Training, Sales Process, Selling, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Microsoft Office, Interactive Whiteboard, Solution Selling, Technology Integration, Technical Writing, Advertising, Program Management, Sales Operations, B2B, Technical Presentations, Presentation Development, Customer Service, Brand Development, Commissioning, Consulting, New Business Development, Digital Photography, Negotiation, Lead Generation, Sales, Go-to-market Strategy
Education
Saint Louis University 1974 — 1978
BA, Communications
HM Risk (Retail Insurance and Employee Benefits Brokerage) March 2013 - Present
Crum & Forster Group of Insurance Companies March 2010 - March 2013
Huntleigh McGehee May 2005 - March 2010
Marsh USA October 2002 - May 2005
Saint Louis University April 1999 - October 2002
Great American Insurance Company October 1997 - April 1999
Venture Stores, Inc. April 1994 - October 1997
Aetna Life & Casualty Company June 1990 - April 1994
Skills
Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Workers Compensation, Liability, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Risk Management, Underwriting, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Brokers, Casualty, Claim, Claims Management, Health Insurance, Commercial Lines, Leadership
Education
Bradley University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism Advertising Public Relations (Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts)
Webster University 1995 — 2000
MBA, School of Business and Technology
Insurance Institute of America 1990 — 1999
Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter (CPCU)
St. Louis Prep North Catholic High School 1982 — 1986
Diploma, College Preparatory Curriculum
Sports Authority April 2004 - Present
Sports Authority March 2002 - April 2004
Gap Inc. 1999 - 2002
The Walt Disney Company 1996 - 1999
Venture Stores, Inc. 1994 - 1995
Foley's 1992 - 1994
Skills
Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Project Planning, Retail, Supply Chain..., Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Process Engineering, Maintenance Management, Forecasting, Logistics Management, Transportation, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Planning
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University
BS Architectural Engineering
Ryerson Inc. March 1997 - Present
Venture Stores, Inc. September 1986 - March 1997
May Department Stores 1984 - 1986
Skills
CRM, Management, ERP, Strategic Technology..., Leadership, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Information Technology, Enterprise Software, Vendor Management, SAP, Master Data Management, Business Intelligence, Security Compliance &..., Business Process, IT Innovation, Managed Services, Salesforce.com, SuccessFactors, Mobile Computing, E-commerce, TMS, Global IT Responsibility, Cross-functional Team..., SaaS, Supply Chain Management, IT Strategy, Cloud Computing, Forecasting, Team Building, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Budgets
Education
Fontbonne University - Eckelkamp College of Global Business & Professional Studies 1988 — 1990
Master in Business Administration
Southeast Missouri State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - Major Accounting
Job Seeker March 2012 - Present
Schneider National March 2012 - Present
Oakridge Hobbies & Toys January 1995 - January 2010
Carson Pirie Scott & Company January 1984 - January 1995
Venture Stores, Inc. April 1979 - May 1982
Lemont Metropolitan Newspaper 1976 - 1981
Skills
Forklift Operator, Journalism, Shipping/receiving, Invoicing, Customer Service, Word, Social Media, Public Relations, Troubleshooting, Logistics, Shipping, Supervisory Skills, Distribution Center..., Supply Chain, Leadership, Warehousing, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Transportation, Inventory Management, Sales, Logistics Management, 3PL, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Merchandising, Purchasing, Transportation..., Microsoft Word, Process Scheduler, Training, Supply Chain Management, Truckload, Team Building, LTL, Pricing, Materials Management, Budgets, Trucking, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Access, Hiring, Supply Chain..., Sales Operations, Time Management, Freight, Team Leadership, Retail, SAP
Education
Joliet Junior College 2011 — 2012
Certification, Fprklift Safety
Wenatchee Valley College 1982 — 1983
work, Business Management
Midwestern Broadcast School 1978 — 1979
Degree, Broadcast Journalism
Lemont Township High School
Hobby Lobby January 2014 - Present
Recovery Management Corporation September 2007 - December 2013
Gordmans January 1999 - September 2007
Venture Stores Inc. May 1982 - January 1999
Skills
Leadership, Operations Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Retail, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Performance Management, Team Building, Purchasing, Customer Service, High Performance Teams, Forecasting, P&L Management, Multi-Unit Management, Recruiting, Human Resource..., Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing, Employee Training, Workers Compensation, Compensation Strategies, Data Analysis
Education
Missouri State University 1982 — 1986
Various Privately Owned Companies 1997 - 2010
Venture Stores, Inc. 1990 - 1996
Thompson Coburn, LLP (formerly: Thompson Mitchell) 1981 - 1990
Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law 1966 — 1968
J.D., Law
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1961 — 1965
B.S., Economics
Expertise, Leadership, Enthusiasm April 2009 - Present
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) March 2009 - Present
EDS (Electronic Data Systems) March 1997 - March 2009
Venture Stores, Inc. October 1973 - February 1997
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2009 — 2010
Certificate of Advanced Studies, IT Service Management and Prevailing Technologies
Southwestern Illinois College 1970 — 1972
Associate, Computer Programming & Data Processing
Blue Wing Development LLC 1995 - Present
Marcus Promotions Inc. November 1994 - Present
Venture Stores Inc. 1989 - 1994
Skills
Sales Management, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Management, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Media Planning, Team Building, Social Networking, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, CRM, Business Development, Public Relations, Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Program Management, Business Operations, Selling, Online Advertising
Education
Roosevelt University 1992 — 1995
MS - Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1986 — 1989
BA - Journalism, Marketing/Advertising - Emphasis in Marketing and Psychology
LLHS
Volunteer May 2013 - Present
TriZetto Corporation April 2001 - December 2014
Newspaper Services of America August 1999 - January 2001
Wards July 1996 - August 1999
TPI/Dollar Bills 1994 - 1996
Venture Stores, Inc 1988 - 1994
Kaufmann's 1986 - 1988
Skills
Human Resources, Performance Management, Leadership, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Training, Benefits Administration, Team Building, Employee Training, Management, Project Management, Vendor Management, Talent Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Northern Illinois University
BS, Personnel and Industrial Relations Mgmt
University of California, Berkeley
Product Management Certification Program
Hadley Pottery LLC 2009 - 2011
Roman Company 2007 - 2009
May Merchandising 1992 - 2006
Venture Stores, Inc. 1990 - 1992
Skills
Merchandising, Brand Development, Leadership, Product Development, Retail, Market Planning, Private Label, Strategic Planning, Apparel, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, Sportswear, Assortment, Trend Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA
University of Missouri-Columbia
BA
Starbucks October 2014 - Present
Starbucks Coffee Company October 2012 - September 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company October 2010 - September 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company November 2008 - October 2010
ICI Paints, Inc. November 1998 - October 2008
Venture Stores, Inc June 1987 - October 1996
Skills
Strategy, Supply Chain, Leadership, Logistics, Transportation, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Retail, Team Building, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Management, P&L Management, Customer Service, Warehousing
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1984 — 1986
MBA, Executive MBA
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1973 — 1977
B.S. Business Administration, Logistics, Marketing, Production Management
Skybus Airlines December 2007 - April 2008
US Air Express/PSA Airlines May 2006 - December 2007
Dorothy Lane Market June 2003 - June 2006
Ryan Aviation, Inc February 1999 - April 2002
Emery Worldwide Airlines July 1991 - February 1999
Venture Stores, Inc. April 1990 - July 1991
Orion Air, Inc November 1983 - November 1988
Holy Cross Hospital September 1979 - March 1982
Skills
Aviation, Flights, Piloting, Aircraft, Flight Safety, Commercial Aviation, Airlines
Education
Sinclair Community College 2005 — 2006
Science
Miami Valley Career Technical Center 2004 — 2005
Certified Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Medicine
Sheffield School of Aeronautics 1982 — 1982
Licensed Flight Dispatcher, Flight Dispatch
Richard J. Daley College 1979 — 1981
AAS, Arts and Sciences
Enterprise Holdings September 2013 - Present
Enterprise Holdings Inc. November 2010 - September 2013
MasterCard Worldwide May 2008 - September 2008
First Data Resources 1997 - 2007
Venture Stores, Inc. 1996 - 1997
Education
Bellevue University 2005 — 2006
Information Technology
St. Louis Community College 1994 — 1998
Applied Science - Information Technology
Oracle April 2015 - Present
VMware October 2011 - March 2015
Oracle January 1998 - September 2011
MCI August 1996 - January 1998
R&D Systems/NXTrend Technologies, Colorado Springs, Colorado January 1993 - August 1996
Venture Stores, Inc. 1990 - 1992
Skills
Cloud Computing, ITIL, IT Service Management, Integration, Outsourcing, Disaster Recovery, SaaS, Oracle E-Business Suite, Enterprise Software, IT Operations, CRM, IT Strategy, Management, Program Management, Service Delivery, IT Management, Business Intelligence, Oracle, Project Portfolio..., Enterprise Architecture, ERP, Strategy, Unix, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Leadership, Governance, Professional Services, Change Management, PMO, Team Leadership, Project Management, Pre-sales, High Availability, IT Outsourcing, Vendor Management, VMware, System Administration, Service Management, PMP, Solution Architecture, Incident Management, Virtualization, Problem Management, Global Leadership, Business Continuity, End User Computing, Desktop Services, ServiceNow, Production Support
Education
Colorado Technical University 2003 — 2004
MS, Management / IT
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1988 — 1991
BS, Finance
City of O'Fallon February 2002 - Present
Incyte July 1998 - November 2001
Venture Stores, Inc March 1988 - June 1998
US Air Force December 1981 - December 1987
Skills
Network Security, Disaster Recovery, CISSP, Virtualization, Security, System Administration, Data Center, Information Technology, VMware, Cloud Computing, Business Continuity, Networking, Cisco Technologies, Active Directory, Computer Security, Information Security, Troubleshooting, VPN, Network Architecture, ITIL, Storage, Windows, Information Security..., PCI DSS, Network Design, IT Strategy, Firewalls, Microsoft Exchange, Servers, VoIP, Vulnerability Assessment, Information Assurance, Managed Services, IT Management, WAN, Network Administration, Switches, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networking, Storage Area Networks
Education
National Louis University 1993 — 1995
BS, Management and Business
Crate and Barrel November 1995 - Present
Packaging Resources, Inc. April 1994 - April 1995
Venture Stores, Inc August 1985 - April 1994
Elaine Powers March 1985 - July 1985
Montgomery Ward July 1975 - November 1984
Education
Michigan State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Studio TORNO 1977 - Present
Nine Network of Public Media January 2012 - July 2015
HEC-TV January 2009 - November 2014
HEC-TV January 2009 - November 2014
Macy's May 2006 - May 2008
Macy's Midwest 2006 - 2008
May Merchandising Company June 1997 - May 2006
May Merchandising Company/May Department Stores International 1997 - 2006
Venture Stores, Inc. August 1988 - August 1997
RFT Riverfront Times 1984 - 1994
Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Advertising, Fashion, Editing, Photography, Public Relations, Portrait Photography, Marketing, Film, Social Media, Packaging, Art, Merchandising, Television, Creative Direction, Video Production, Retail, QuarkXPress, Publishing, Direct Mail, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Journalism, Art Direction, Copywriting, Digital Photography, Mac, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Logo Design, Layout, Social Networking, Graphics, WordPress, Video, Facebook, Digital Media, Newsletters, Multimedia, Magazines, Digital Marketing, Concept Development, Press Releases, Dreamweaver, Lighting Design
Education
Univerisity City High School 1980 — 1981
Saint Louis University High School
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Accounting & Financial Consultant to: November 2014 - Present
Certara May 1995 - October 2014
Venture Stores, Inc. August 1985 - May 1995
Clayton Brokerage Company May 1983 - August 1985
Storz Instrument Company May 1979 - May 1983
Skills
Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury Management, Multi-national..., Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Operational Due..., Debt & Equity Financing, Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Forecasting, Budgets, Intellectual Property, Commercial Leasing, Corporate Governance, Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, Management, Contract Negotiation, Human Resources, SEC Filings, Start-ups, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1975 — 1979
BSBA, Accounting and Finance
Michigan State University
Federal Tax Course Level One - Tax Executives Institute
Evolutionize, LLC April 2009 - Present
Advertising Audit & Risk Management January 2010 - Present
Media Management, Inc. January 2002 - April 2009
Influence, LLC July 1999 - October 2001
Bass Pro Shops, Inc. January 1998 - July 1999
Venture Stores, Inc. March 1994 - January 1998
J. Walter Thompson March 1984 - March 1994
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing Services..., Marketing Accountability, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, C-Level Consulting, Contract Compliance..., Agency Performance..., Media Auditing, Marketing, Advertising Agency, Strategy, Advertising, Start-ups, Business Development, Leadership, Account Management, Management, Digital Marketing, SEM, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Financial Services, Training, Brand Development, Customer Insight, SEO, Process Improvement, Market Research, Marketing Management, Budgets, Marketing Research, Analytics, Digital Strategy, Outsourcing, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1984 — 1988
MBA, Business
Eastern Michigan University 1979 — 1982
Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing, Management & Finance
Yankee Candle Company May 2003 - Present
Nature's Soybean Candle Company August 2001 - March 2003
Materials Handling Equipment Company February 2000 - July 2001
Office Depot 1996 - 1999
Venture Stores August 1995 - May 1996
Venture Stores, Inc. June 1992 - August 1995
Skills
Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Inventory Control, Operations Management, Shipping, Transportation, Process Improvement, Purchasing, 3PL, Forecasting, Logistics Management, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Transportation..., Team Building, Demand Planning, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Purdue University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
Ensign Energy Services August 2013 - Present
Enbridge Energy August 2012 - May 2013
Enbridge Energy August 2012 - May 2013
Enbridge Energy September 2006 - August 2012
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo January 2004 - January 2009
McLane Company, Inc. October 1999 - September 2006
TCI Cablevision Of Missouri June 1994 - May 1999
Venture Stores, Inc March 1993 - April 1994
Skills
EPC, Primavera P6, Gas, Oil, Energy, Onshore, Petroleum, Project Planning, Energy Industry, Oil & Gas, Drilling, Contract Management, Inspection, Supervisory Skills, Oil & Gas Industry, Procurement, Upstream
Education
Ateneo de Manila University
Associate Degree, Business Management
TSI Technology Solutions September 2011 - Present
TSI Technology Solutions August 2007 - September 2011
KJWW Engineering Consultants November 2004 - July 2007
Sachs Systems December 1998 - November 2004
Venture Stores Inc 1982 - 1998
Skills
Data Center, Project Planning, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Telecommunications, CCTV, Video Conferencing, Management, Construction, Integration, Unified Communications, AV, VoIP
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1991 — 1996
Business (Information Systems)
St Charles Community College 1987 — 1991
Business (Accounting)
Blockbuster October 2001 - April 2011
Casual Male Retail Group (formerly J. Baker, Inc.) October 1993 - March 2001
Venture Stores, Inc March 1990 - October 1993
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Recruiting
Education
Carthage College 1982 — 1986
Schroeder & Tremayne 1995 - Present
Sybil's Beauty November 1993 - December 1994
Fred Neu Sales and Marketing January 1990 - December 1990
Medicare Glaser Drug Inc July 1981 - December 1989
Venture Stores Inc October 1974 - July 1981
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1994 — 1994
Course work towards MBA
Missouri State University 1972 — 1974
BA, English/Communications
Saint Leo University July 2011 - Present
Information Systems Audit & Consulting, LLC October 2009 - Present
EDS February 1997 - April 2008
Venture Stores, Inc. March 1989 - February 1997
Independent IT Consultant May 1986 - March 1989
Contel Telecom Corp. February 1981 - May 1986
McDonnell Douglas Corp. February 1979 - February 1981
Skills
Business Analysis, Governance, IT Audit
Education
Lindenwood University 1984 — 1986
MBA, Accounting
Truman State University 1974 — 1978
BS, Business Management and Mathematics
Saint Leo University
Advance Auto Parts April 2010 - Present
DSW July 1999 - August 2008
Kmart Corporation January 1998 - January 1999
Venture Stores, Inc January 1991 - January 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Control, Profit, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Retail Management, Retail, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Team Building, Hiring, P&L, Stores, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Mentoring, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Relations, Store Management, Change Management, Forecasting, Scheduling, Problem Solving, Performance Management, Team Management, Recruiting, Employee Training, Store Operations, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Income Statement, Marketing, Big Box, Multi-unit, Leadership, Sales, Management, Driving Results, Shrinkage, New Store Openings
Education
Monmouth College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration and Psychology
The Auto Club Group December 2008 - Present
Borders Group, Inc. August 1997 - May 2008
Commerce Bancshares December 1996 - August 1997
Venture Stores, Inc. January 1994 - December 1996
Venture Stores 1984 - 1996
Venture Stores, Inc. April 1990 - January 1994
Education
University of Michigan 1981 — 1983
MBA
Tulane University 1977 — 1981
BA, French and Political Science
The Home Depot June 2008 - Present
THE HOME DEPOT, INC January 2006 - January 2008
The Home Depot January 2001 - January 2006
The Home Depot September 1998 - January 2001
VENTURE STORES, INC January 1992 - May 1998
Education
Truman State University 1987 — 1991
B.A., Family Sciences
Family Dollar November 2013 - Present
Family Dollar July 2011 - November 2013
Family Dollar Stores July 2002 - July 2011
Family Dollar 1998 - July 2011
Jumbo Sports June 2007 - June 2008
Venture Stores Inc 1991 - 1998
Skills
Loss Prevention, Asset Protection, Internal Investigations, Inventory Control, Private Investigations, Human Resources, CCTV, Physical Security, Shrinkage, Multi-unit, Security, Surveillance, Fraud, Organized Retail Crime, Succession Planning
Education
Truman State University 1986 — 1991
BS, Criminal Justice
Advantage Sales & Marketing October 2013 - Present
Royal Canin, USA January 2010 - January 2013
PPG (GLIDDEN) PAINT formerly AKZO-NOBEL DECORATIVE PAINTS / ICI 2006 - 2008
Advantage Sales and Marketing 2005 - 2007
Paint for You 2002 - 2005
INTERNATIONAL RETAIL SERVICES GROUP 2001 - 2002
Revlon North America January 1992 - July 2000
The Eureka Company March 1990 - October 1991
Central Hardware 1985 - 1990
Venture Stores Inc. 1982 - 1985
Skills
Sales Operations, Management, Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Sales Management, Training, Retail, Business Development, Team Building, CRM, New Business Development, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Recruiting, Budgets, Negotiation, Coaching, Account Management, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations
Education
McKendree University 1978 — 1982
Bachelors, Business Administration-Management
Artistic Carton Co. October 2008 - Present
Houston Harvest Gift Products November 1989 - September 2008
houston harvest gifts 1989 - 2005
Venture Stores, Inc. 1979 - 1989
Target Stores 1978 - 1979
Skills
Consumer Products, Packaging, Supply Chain, Food, Retail, Product Development, Logistics, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Inventory Control, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Global Sourcing, Forecasting, Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Folding Cartons, P&L, Food Packaging, Retail Packaging
Education
Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business 1971 — 1975
bs, marketing
OneAmerica Financial Partners, IncAmerican United Life Insurance Company April 2006 - Present
OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc American United Life Insurance Company June 2004 - March 2006
American United Life Insurance Company September 2003 - May 2004
American United Life Insurance Company January 2002 - September 2003
American United Life Insurance Company November 2000 - January 2002
American United Life Insurance Company March 2000 - November 2000
Electronic Data Systems June 1997 - February 2000
Michaels Stores, Inc June 1995 - May 1997
Venture Stores, Inc February 1992 - June 1995
Skills
System Design, Business Analysis, Business Process, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 1987 — 2001
Bachelor, Psychology
Bath & Body Works December 2004 - Present
Old Navy 1998 - 2004
Venture Stores 1997 - 1998
Venture Stores Inc. 1995 - 1997
Venture Stores Inc 1990 - 1995
Skills
Leadership, Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Store Management, Customer Service
Education
Lindenwood University 2002 — 2003
MBA
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1992 — 1996
BS, Marketing
Lockton Companies May 2012 - Present
Railcrew Xpress March 2010 - May 2012
Cameron Insurance Companies July 2005 - March 2010
MO Board of Probation and Parole March 1998 - June 2005
Venture Stores, Inc. 1988 - 1996
Skills
Workers Compensation, Insurance, Claim, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Litigation Management, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Insurance Institute of America 2008 — 2008
Associate in Claims
Rockhurst University 1990 — 1994
ba, psychology
Macy's Midwest 1998 - 2008
Famous Barr, May Department Stores 1998 - 2008
Venture Stores, Inc. 1986 - 1998
Skills
Inventory Management
Education
Georgetown University 1957 — 1961
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
self employeed consultant CEOSterling Retail Consulting2006 - Present
National Inventor's Hall of Fame 2005 - Present
Louisville Bedding Company 2004 - December 2013
dick's sporting goods 1996 - 2006
Venture Stores, Inc. 1986 - 1996
Venture Department Stores 1986 - 1996
Broadway Southwest 1984 - 1986
Broadway Southwest Stores 1984 - 1986
macy midwest division 1977 - 1986
Macys Midwest 1977 - 1985
Skills
Project Planning, Merchandising, Retail, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Private Label, Product Development, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Time Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Business Planning, Team Building, Sourcing, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Pricing, Business Strategy, Purchasing, Forecasting, Footwear, Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Start-ups, Market Research, Strategy
Education
Penn State University 1972 — 1974
BS, College of Business Administration
Sears Holdings Corporation November 2006 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2004 - November 2006
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2002 - April 2004
Sears Holdings Corporation December 2000 - September 2002
Sears Holdings Corporation July 1998 - December 2000
Sears Holdings Corporation August 1996 - July 1998
Venture Stores, Inc. May 1995 - August 1996
Venture Stores, Inc. April 1994 - May 1995
Venture Stores, Inc. June 1993 - April 1994
Education
Missouri State University 1991 — 1993
BSBA, Marketing
Jefferson College 1989 — 1991
AA, Accounting
EB Brands February 2015 - Present
Pfister-Ware, Inc. October 2007 - February 2015
It's Academic, Inc August 1999 - September 2007
Fashion Accessory Bazaar August 1998 - July 1999
Venture Stores, Inc January 1975 - July 1998
Creative Works, LP January 1994 - January 1995
Skills
Merchandising, Vendor Relationships, New Business Development, Product Development, Customer Service, Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy, Retail Category..., Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Consumer Products, Private Label, Global Sourcing, Pricing Strategy, Negotiation, Retail, Sales Management, Market Planning, Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Marketing
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1982 — 1983
Management Studies Program
Harding University 1969 — 1970
Business Administration and Management, General
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare February 1991 - Present
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare February 1991 - February 2014
Venture Stores Inc September 1988 - February 1991
Skills
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Training, Employee Relations, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Healthcare, Management
Education
Keller Graduate School Of Management 1995 — 1999
Master, Human Resource Management
University of Illinois at Chicago 1983 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, Minor in History
MPC Sales and Marketing June 2013 - July 2015
Walmart July 1989 - June 2013
Reliable Automotive September 1987 - July 1989
Oklahoma Tire and Supply (Otasco) July 1985 - August 1987
Quality Farm and Fleet January 1983 - July 1985
Venture Stores, Inc December 1980 - January 1983
Skills
Program Management, Retail, Training, Leadership, Time Management, Merchandising, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Profit, Management, Product Development, Team Building, Sales, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Budgets, Pricing, CPFR, Assortment, Business Strategy, Retail Buying, Wal-Mart, Strategic Planning, Big Box, Microsoft Excel, Private Label, Store Management, Merchandise Planning, P&L, Visual Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Store Operations, Trend Analysis, P&L Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, New Business Development
Education
Missouri State University 1970 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, business management, marketing
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business 1974 — 1974
Business Management/Marketing
First Bank 2003 - Present
First Bank 1998 - 2003
Venture Stores, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Venture Stores 1995 - 1996
Venture Stores 1982 - 1995
Venture Stores 1980 - 1982
Skills
Employee Relations, Coaching, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Training, Recruiting, Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Human Enviromental Sciences
Anthem August 1998 - Present
Venture Stores, Inc. June 1995 - August 1998
Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. September 1991 - June 1995
Skills
Health Insurance, Provider Relations, PPO, Network Development, Insurance, HIPAA, Workers Compensation, Customer Service, Claim, Managed Care, Healthcare, Claims Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 2008 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
Associate's Degree, Accounting
Damco Distribution Services, Inc. 1999 - Present
Edison Brothers Stores, Inc 1994 - 1999
Venture Stores, Inc. 1990 - 1994
Angelica Uniform Group 1985 - 1990
Skills
Transportation, 3PL, Transportation..., Logistics Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, International Logistics, Freight, Supply Chain..., Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Operations Management, Air Freight
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 1990 — 1994
Juris Doctor, Law
The University of Memphis 1986 — 1988
Masters, Business Administration
Saint Louis University 1982 — 1985
BS, Business Administration
Jacobs Engineering December 1997 - Present
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc December 1997 - Present
Maritz Performance Improvement Company January 1996 - December 1997
Venture Stores, Inc August 1994 - January 1996
Venture Stores, Inc July 1991 - August 1994
Education
Culver Stockton College 1987 — 1991
BS; BS, Journalism; Business Administration
Independent Contractor 2012 - Present
Weikart and Hinton HealthCare Group March 2011 - November 2011
Von Maur August 2010 - March 2011
LAD, Inc April 2002 - December 2009
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. July 1998 - March 2002
Anheuser-Busch July 1998 - March 2002
Venture Stores, Inc October 1992 - June 1998
Venture Stores, Inc. October 1992 - June 1998
Venture Stores, Inc. October 1992 - June 1998
Venture Stores 1992 - 1998
Skills
Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Budgets, Shipping, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Time Management, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Transportation...
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1987 — 1991
B.S, Industrial Engineering
Kennedy Catholic High School 1983 — 1987
Hovde & Tufo, PC November 2011 - Present
Mortgage Management Corporation September 1998 - September 1999
National Railroad Passenger Corporation January 1996 - September 1998
Venture Stores, Inc January 1990 - January 1996
Education
Northwestern University
Divorce Mediation
Southern Illinois University
B.S. Administration, Justice
Elgin Community College
On The Level Home Maintenance and Repair January 2010 - Present
Ramshaw Real Estate April 1996 - December 2009
Venture Stores Inc August 1991 - November 1996
Skills
Real Estate, Budgets, Team Building, Social Media, Sales Management, Retail, Customer Service, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Selling, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Construction, Negotiation, Residential Homes, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Advertising, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Start-ups
Education
springfield high school 1969 — 1972
Loras College
Source Interlink April 2002 - Present
Venture Stores, Inc. 1976 - 1999
Skills
Merchandising
Education
College of DuPage 1966 — 1967