Best Buy
Industry: Consumer electronics company
DescriptionBest Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. It was originally founded by Richard M. Schulze and James Wheeler in 1966 as an audio specialty store called Sound of Music. Headquarters: Richfield, Minnesota, United States CEO: Hubert Joly Founder: Richard M. Schulze Subsidiaries: Geek Squad, Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc, More about Best BuyShow less
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Best Buy Employees
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota December 2014 - Present
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota March 2014 - August 2014
Target August 2012 - March 2014
Fuel Your Fight Foundation June 2011 - June 2013
Best Buy June 2010 - May 2012
Best Buy February 2008 - August 2010
Best Buy Company March 2007 - February 2008
Best Buy August 2005 - March 2007
Sony Electronics Inc. February 2004 - August 2005
Best Buy Company July 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Customer Experience, Program Management, Change Management, Project Planning, Market Research, Retail, Merchandising, Consumer Electronics, Team Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Project Management, Marketing, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Event Planning, Strategy, Six Sigma, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, SDLC, Business Development, Sales Operations, Training, Integrated Marketing, Management, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Advertising, Time Management, Human Resources, Customer Satisfaction, Nonprofits, Solution Selling, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, P&L Management, Creative Direction, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, CRM, Coaching
Education
University of St. Thomas
Executive Mini MBA
St. Cloud State University
BA, Liberal Arts
ConvergeOne June 2015 - Present
Christopher & Banks November 2013 - June 2015
Nash Finch Company November 2012 - November 2013
Nash Finch Company March 2011 - November 2012
Prime Therapeutics November 2009 - March 2011
Prime Therapeutics 2007 - November 2009
Best Buy July 2001 - May 2007
Robert Half International 2007 - 2007
Target Corporation December 1994 - July 2001
Arthur Andersen LLP 1992 - 1994
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Accounting, Auditing, Forecasting, Business Process..., Budget, Business Analysis, Certified Fraud Examiner, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Sarbanes-Oxley, Inventory Management, Budgets, Due Diligence, Business Planning, Access, Account Reconciliation, Income Statement, Accounts Payable, Analysis, Finance, Managerial Finance, Variance Analysis, Essbase, Strategic Financial..., General Ledger, P&L, Financial Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1998 — 2001
MBA
St. Cloud State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science
Werner Electric Sales Specialist: DataCommWerner ElectricMarch 2015 - Present
Werner Electric February 2011 - Present
Best Buy October 2003 - January 2011
Skills
Data Communication, Reporting & Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, B2C marketing, Sales, Eclipse, SAP, Allen Bradley, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Purchasing, Account Management, Networking, Direct Sales, Cold Calling, Key Account Management, Solution Selling, Training, Team Building, Leadership, Data Transfer
Education
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics and Communication studies
Target September 2014 - Present
Target May 2013 - August 2014
Best Buy September 2012 - March 2013
BestBuy.com November 2011 - September 2012
Nicole Netland Consulting August 2010 - November 2011
BestBuy.com 2007 - August 2010
Nicole Netland Consulting 2003 - 2007
Aveus 2002 - 2004
Perficient 2000 - 2002
Vail Resorts 1999 - 2000
Skills
Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, User Research, User Experience, Content Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Rapid Prototyping, Design Strategy, UX Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Experience Design, Information Design, E-commerce, Wire Framing, Mobile Devices, Usability Testing, Analytics, Content Management, Agile Methodologies, Usability, User Experience Design, User Interface, User-centered Design, Axure, Wireframes, Digital Strategy, Customer Experience, Product Management, Web Analytics, Web Project Management, SEO, Heuristic Evaluation, Web Development, Front-end, Prototype, Product Development, Business Analysis, Persona, Business Strategy, Strategy, Paper Prototyping, Contextual Inquiry, Mobile Applications, User Scenarios, Usability Engineering, Task Analysis, OmniGraffle
Education
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1997
BA, English, Creative Writing; Applied Psychology
Best Buy January 2015 - Present
Best Buy April 2011 - Present
Best Buy April 2009 - April 2011
Best Buy October 2006 - April 2009
Best Buy July 2004 - October 2006
Best Buy July 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Multi-channel Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, CPFR, Demand Planning, Assortment, Inventory Control, Project Delivery, Project Management, Process Improvement, Consumer Electronics, Sales, Supply Chain
Education
St. Cloud State University 1997 — 2001
Marketing
Amazon October 2012 - Present
Best Buy July 2011 - October 2012
Best Buy June 2010 - July 2011
Best Buy August 2009 - June 2010
Popular Front November 2007 - July 2009
brainco January 2009 - April 2009
Crafts Direct April 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Web Design, Photoshop, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Illustrator, HTML, User Experience, CSS, Interaction Design, Typography, Brand Development, User Experience Design, Layout, Experience Design, E-commerce, User Interface, Graphics, HTML 5, Information Architecture, XHTML, Front-end, Adobe Creative Suite, Usability, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Information Design, Flash, Advertising, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Dreamweaver
Education
St. Cloud State University 2000 — 2005
BFA, Graphic Design
Bluespire Marketing April 2015 - Present
Go East April 2014 - March 2015
Intemark, Inc. February 2012 - April 2014
Aimia Inc July 2011 - February 2012
OLSON September 2010 - July 2011
Marketing Architects October 2007 - September 2010
Best Buy November 2005 - October 2007
The Lacek Group September 2001 - November 2005
The Lacek Group -Seoul (South Korea) July 2000 - September 2001
The Lacek Group July 1994 - July 2000
Skills
Direct Marketing, Advertising, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategy, Brand Management, Loyalty Marketing, Interactive Marketing, CRM, Loyalty Programs, Database Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, B2B Marketing, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Customer Insight, Direct Response, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Direct Response..., Partnership Marketing, Segmentation, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Leadership, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Social Media, Lead Generation, Marketing Management, Program Management, Creative Strategy, Competitive Analysis
Education
Richfield Highschool
St. Cloud State University
Undergraduate Honors Program
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor’s Degree, Business
Velocify May 2015 - Present
Microcom Technologies July 2014 - February 2015
Oracle June 2013 - April 2014
Best Buy 2011 - 2013
Best Buy 2009 - 2011
Best Buy 2008 - 2009
Best Buy 2008 - 2008
Best Buy 2007 - 2008
Gap Inc./Banana Republic 2002 - 2007
Skills
Sales, Management, bilingual, Merchandising, Retail, Sales Management, Customer Experience, Inventory Management, Account Management, Retail Sales, Cold Calling, Profit, Sales Operations, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Building Relationships, B2B, People Development, Customer Retention, Store Management, Sales Process, CRM, Sales Presentations, Performance Management, Employee Training, Income Statement, Loss Prevention, Big Box, Leadership, Driving Results, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Forecasting, Team Building, Key Account Management, Pricing, Enterprise Software, Team Management, Coaching, Solution Selling, Team Leadership, SaaS, Salesforce.com
Education
St. Cloud State University 2003 — 2006
Cathedral High School 1998 — 2001
Thomson Reuters June 2013 - Present
Best Buy November 2012 - June 2013
TransVoyant November 2011 - November 2012
Thomson Reuters March 2006 - November 2011
Thomson July 2003 - February 2006
West Group July 2001 - June 2003
West Group June 1995 - June 2001
Skills
Java Concurrency, Spring, REST, Agile Methodologies, Distributed Caching, Scalability, Drools, CEP, JMS, Due Diligence, Oracle RAC, Tomcat, Oracle Streams, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Integration, Web Caching, SOA, Architectural Design, Event Driven, WebSphere Application..., CRM, SaaS, Amazon Web Services..., Distributed Systems, Oracle Coherence, Maven, Berkeley DB, WebSphere MQ, JMX, HTTP, UML, Java, XML, Groovy, RabbitMQ, Subversion, Git, Integration, Architectures, Linux, Architecture
Education
St. Cloud State University 1992 — 1997
B.S., Computer Science
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage May 2015 - Present
Prudential Financial Company of America 2014 - 2015
Prudential Financial November 2013 - May 2014
Prudential Financial September 2012 - November 2013
The Hartford February 2011 - September 2012
Under Armour August 2010 - February 2011
The Workwear Store July 2007 - September 2010
Meritain Health December 2009 - January 2010
Circuit City September 2008 - March 2009
Best Buy November 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Insurance, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Access
Education
St. Cloud State University 2004 — 2010
Bachelors of Science- Insurance, Accounting, insurance, real estate, financing, management
Best Buy September 2012 - Present
Best Buy September 2010 - September 2012
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Pricing, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales
Education
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor's of Science, Advertising
Exact February 2014 - Present
Exact March 2013 - February 2014
Exact January 2012 - March 2013
Exact July 2011 - January 2012
Best Buy October 2006 - July 2011
Best Buy 2006 - 2011
Skills
Lead Generation, Software Solution Sales, Qualifying Prospects, Marketing, Sales, Retail Sales, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Account Management, Cold Calling, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Loss Prevention, Sales Process, Store Management, Inventory Control, Drip Marketing, Pre-sales, CRM, TQM, Solution Selling, B2B, Direct Sales, SaaS, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Salesforce.com, Customer Retention, Sales Presentations, Teamwork, Selling, Mobile Devices, Leadership, Management, Enterprise Software, Training, Time Management
Education
North Hennepin Community College. 2011 — 2012
Business Administration and Management, General
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2011
Nursing Science
Maple Grove
High School
Geek Squad August 2014 - Present
Best Buy November 2012 - August 2014
Apple August 2010 - October 2011
Bose Corporation September 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Sales, Apple, Mac OS, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Software Installation, Hands-on Training, Windows, Mobile Devices, Product Development, Management, iLife, Networking, OS X, Windows 7, Windows XP, iWork, iOS, Hardware
Education
St. Cloud State University 2007 — 2009
None, Music
UnitedHealth Group - UnitedHealthcare Community and State September 2014 - Present
Independent Consulting January 2014 - August 2014
MidCountry Bank January 2010 - January 2014
Independent Consulting March 2009 - January 2010
Best Buy May 2008 - March 2009
Best Buy June 2004 - May 2008
Best Buy January 2003 - June 2004
Best Buy August 2001 - January 2003
Best Buy January 2000 - August 2001
DIRECTV/USSB-Hubbard Broadcasting November 1994 - August 1999
Skills
Email Marketing, Marketing, E-commerce, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Team Leadership, Sales, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Merchandising, Marketing Communications, Multi-channel Marketing, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Web Content Management, Website Development, Web Content, CRM, Management, Inventory Management, Advertising, SEO, Employee Engagement, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, SEM, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Mobile Applications, Employee Management, New Product Roll Out, Customer Insight, Digital Asset Management, Cloud Applications, Web Design, Online Lead Generation, System Monitoring, Event Planning, Strategic Public..., Start-ups, User Experience Design, Vendor Management, Strategic Partnerships, Content Management..., Project Management, Program Management
Education
University of St. Thomas 2014 — 2014
Mini MBA
University of St. Thomas 2012 — 2012
Internet Marketing Essentials
St. Cloud State University 1992 — 1994
Bachelors, Marketing and Speech Communication
Best Buy September 2009 - Present
2S Property Holdings August 2012 - Present
VincentScott Enterprise April 1993 - August 2012
Best Buy 2007 - 2009
Best Buy March 2004 - 2007
Best Buy April 2002 - 2004
Best Buy June 1998 - 2002
Best Buy April 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Retail, Property Management, Real Estate Investor, Small Business Marketing, Profit, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Multi-Unit Leadership, Leadership, Sales Motivation, Performance Motivation, Income Statement, Customer Satisfaction, Big Box, Sales&Marketing, Community Marketing, Retail Sales, Customer Experience, Inventory Control, Multi-channel Retail, Team Building, Build Strong..., Leadership Development, Strategy Execution, Business Strategy..., Public Speaking, Communication Processes, Investment Properties, Store Management, Customer Service, Multi-Unit Management, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Employee Training, Planograms, Inventory Management, People Development, Multi-unit, Driving Results, Store Operations, Sales Operations, Customer Retention, Training, Consumer Electronics, Hiring, New Store Openings, P&L, Shrinkage, Associate Development, Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 1992 — 1997
Speech Communications, Marketing
Capella University 2015 - Present
CareerToolboxUSA 2012 - 2014
Right Management 2008 - 2013
WomenVenture 2007 - 2012
Robert Half Technology 2007 - 2008
Sogeti 2005 - 2007
Best Buy 2000 - 2005
Keane, Inc. 1991 - 2000
Skills
Career Advice, Career Advisor, Career Change, Career Development..., Career Counseling, Career Development, Career Services, Career Transition..., Cover Letters, Executive Coaching, Interview Coaching, Interview Preparation, Interview Questions, Interviewing Skills, Interview Techniques, Job Advice, Job Applications, Job Boards, Job Search Coach, Job Search, Job Search Counseling, Job Seekers, Outplacement, Professional Resume, Resume Writing, Twitter, Career Assessment, Career Strategist, Career Education, Behavioral Interviewing, Mock Interviews, Conducting Interviews, Competency Based..., Screening Resumes, Social Networking, Job Fairs, Job Descriptions, Workshop Facilitation, Workshops, Negotiation, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Psychological Assessment, Personality Assessment, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Organizational Culture, Information Technology, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting
Education
Walden University
PhD, Organizational Psychology
University of St. Thomas 1987 — 1995
Master's degree, Software Design & Development
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Pacific Island Adventures July 2011 - Present
Accenture July 2004 - May 2009
Best Buy May 1999 - July 2004
Zinncorp July 1997 - May 1999
Diversified Pharmaceutical Services (Express Scripts) June 1996 - July 1997
SUPERVALU 1990 - 1996
Skills
Travel Planning, Budgets, Management, English, Tourism, Travel Management, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Program Management, Software Documentation, SDLC, Training
Education
St. Cloud State University 2011 — 2011
Travel and Tourism
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1994 — 1998
MBA candidate, Software Engineering
National College 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1982 — 1984
Associate of Science, Data Processing
Northern Lights Consulting, Inc. January 2009 - Present
Best Buy May 1999 - December 2008
Accenture 2005 - 2008
Piper Jaffray March 2000 - March 2001
Best Buy January 1998 - March 2001
HB Fuller 1996 - 1999
Skills
Data Modeling, Oracle, Unix, PL/SQL, Pro*C, Enterprise Architecture, Teradata, Informatica, Data Warehousing, Master Data Management, Erwin, SDLC, SOA, IT Strategy, DB2, ETL, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Integration, Requirements Gathering
Education
St. Cloud State University 1983 — 1988
BS, Computer Science
Best Buy March 2009 - Present
Best Buy September 2007 - February 2009
Best Buy September 2004 - July 2007
Best Buy May 2003 - August 2004
Best Buy January 2000 - May 2003
Best Buy January 1998 - January 1999
Best Buy November 1997 - January 1998
Kohl's Department Store October 1995 - October 1997
Education
St. Cloud State University 1990 — 1994
DIRECTV June 2015 - Present
LYNX INNOVATION INC March 2014 - January 2015
OnStar February 2010 - April 2013
XM Satellite Radio July 1999 - September 2008
DIRECTV/USSB 1997 - 1999
USSB/Hubbard Broadcasting 1995 - 1996
Best Buy 1992 - 1995
Best Buy 1986 - 1992
Skills
Key Account Management, Launch Of New Products, New Business Development, Merchandising, Contract Negotiation, Product Launch, Promotions, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Business Development, Account Management, Strategy, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Marketing, Program Management, Leadership, Retail, Start-ups, Sales Process, Selling, Pricing, Integrated Marketing, Negotiation, Training, Management, Sales Operations, B2B, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, P&L Management, Forecasting, Consumer Electronics, Product Management, Market Planning, Direct Sales, Sales Management
Education
University of St. Thomas 2013 — 2013
Certified Professional Project Manager, Project Management
University of St. Thomas 2009 — 2009
Mini MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
St. Cloud State University
B.S., Marketing
North Memorial Health Care August 2013 - Present
UnitedHealth Group March 2010 - August 2013
UnitedHealth Group January 2008 - March 2010
UnitedHealth Group August 2006 - December 2007
SUPERVALU 2000 - 2005
US Bancorp 1998 - 2000
Northwest Airlines 1996 - 1998
Best Buy 1990 - 1995
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance
Pear Tree Greetings April 2014 - Present
Target March 2013 - March 2014
Best Buy April 2012 - February 2013
Best Buy December 2010 - March 2012
Best Buy June 2010 - November 2010
Best Buy April 2008 - May 2010
Springs Global US, Inc. April 2007 - April 2008
Levy Home Entertainment March 2006 - April 2007
Best Buy July 2003 - March 2006
Marshall Field's October 2002 - May 2003
Skills
E-commerce, P&L Responsibility, Marketing Strategy, Personalization, Retail Category..., Sales, Online Marketing, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Supplier Negotiation, New Program Development, Market Share Analysis, Campaign Strategies, Online Testing
Education
St. Cloud State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Best Buy February 2015 - Present
HealthEast December 2012 - February 2015
HealthEast November 2010 - December 2012
HealthEast October 2006 - November 2010
HealthEast May 2004 - October 2006
Coborn's Inc. September 2001 - May 2005
HealthEast 2004 - 2005
Metro One Telecommunications 2001 - 2003
The Pillsbury Company 2000 - 2001
Skills
Security, Information Security, TCP/IP, SIEM, Cisco Technologies, CISSP, Vulnerability Management, Network Security, ArcSight, Network Traffic Analysis, PCI DSS, IDS, IPS, Cisco IronPort WSA, Firewalls, FireEye, HIPAA, Symantec Endpoint..., Checkpoint Security, Troubleshooting, SSL Certificates, DNS management, DHCP, Nessus, Nmap, Linux System..., Cisco IOS, IT Security Policies, Wireless Networking, Microsoft Technologies, Squid, Information Systems, PKI, EnCase, Tufin, TippingPoint IPS, Linux Desktop, pfSense, Oracle Administration, PL/SQL, ASP.NET, Healthcare Information..., Agile Methodolgy, Cisco CSM, Lancope StealthWatch, ITIL
Education
St. Cloud State University 2001 — 2005
BS, Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS)
Roseville Area High School, Roseville, MN 1996 — 1999
Sawicky LLC January 2009 - Present
Conquistador Entertainment 2007 - 2009
best buy world headquarters 2000 - 2003
best buy world headquarters 2000 - 2003
best buy 2000 - 2003
Education
St. Cloud State University 1996 — 2000
Acquity Group, part of Accenture Interactive May 2015 - Present
Verizon Wireless April 2013 - February 2015
Acquity Group September 2008 - April 2013
Razorfish August 2005 - September 2008
Best Buy January 2000 - February 2004
Free Agent October 1998 - January 2000
Periscope 1998 - 1999
Kuester Group 1994 - 1997
Skills
User Experience, Information Architecture, Usability Testing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Mobile Devices, Experience Design, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Web Project Management, User-centered Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Interaction Design, User Interface, Interactive Advertising, User Interface Design, Wireframes, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Web Content Management, SEM, Wire Framing, Mobile Design, Web Analytics, Heuristic Evaluation, Information Design, Persona, Usability Engineering, Online Advertising, Mobile Applications, Critical Thinking, Brand Development, Google Analytics, CMS, Accessibility, Analytics, OmniGraffle, Card Sorting, Mobile Strategy, Mobile Internet, Mobile Marketing, Omniture, Creative Problem Solving, Web Strategy, Human Factors, SEO, User Research
Education
Human Factors International 2003 — 2003
Certified Usability Analyst
University of St Thomas 2002 — 2003
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science, Communications
Flaherty & Hood, P.A. February 2014 - Present
Best Buy October 2013 - January 2014
Carlson May 2013 - August 2013
Business Student Executive Council June 2012 - May 2013
St. Cloud State University August 2010 - May 2013
Carlson May 2012 - August 2012
Society of Unified Management Organizations (S.U.M.O) December 2011 - June 2012
National Youth Leadership Training January 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Leadership, Recruiting, Critical Thinking, Human Resources, Team Leadership, Job Analysis, Job Evaluation, Compensation Structures, Social Media, Mediation, Interviews, Talent Management, Management, Event Planning, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Ethics, Organizational Culture, International Relations, Fundraising, Higher Education, Employment Law, Mentoring, Customer Service, Onboarding, Employee Engagement
Education
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management and Psychology with Human Resource Concentration, Senior
Best Buy February 2015 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. August 2013 - February 2015
Bellacor August 2013 - November 2014
Bellacor May 2012 - August 2013
Audi St. Paul, Mercedes-Benz of Maplewood & Porsche of St. Paul July 2011 - May 2012
St. Cloud State University August 2009 - May 2011
The University of South Dakota October 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Social Media, SEO, Graphic Design, Newsletters, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Google Analytics, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Web Analytics, Advertising, User Experience, SEM
Education
St. Cloud State University
Masters, Sport Management
The University of South Dakota
Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration
Arezzo Ristorante March 2015 - Present
VA Medical Center, Dept. Of Radiology November 2011 - October 2013
Dept. of Veteran Affairs, School of Radiologic Technologist August 2011 - October 2013
deepSEE Consulting June 2007 - December 2010
Best Buy May 2006 - June 2007
American Express Corporate Services April 1994 - May 2006
Skills
Leadership Development, Coaching, Strategy, Project Management, Customer Service, Healthcare, Hospitals, Radiology, PACS, BLS, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Training Delivery, Staff Development, Change Management, Career Development, Executive Coaching, Training, Organizational..., Workshop Facilitation, Employee Training, Account Management, Relationship Management, Interviews
Education
VA School of Radiologic Technologist 2011 — 2013
Certificate of Completion, Radiologic Technology
IDI Qualifying Seminar 2007 — 2007
Certification, Building Intercultural Competence
University of St. Thomas 2007 — 2007
Mini-Masters, Project Management
St. Cloud State University 1985 — 1991
BS, Speech Comm., Human Relations, Spanish
FASTSIGNS of Roseville June 2000 - Present
FASTSIGNS of Roseville 2000 - Present
Best Buy 1988 - 1990
Skills
Signs, Direct Mail, Vehicle Graphics, Pre-press, Wide Format Printing, Banners, Graphics, Trade Shows, Digital Printing, Leadership, Labels, Graphic Design, Corporate Gifts, Variable Data Printing
Education
St. Cloud State University 1990 — 1992
BS, Business Management
Best Buy March 2010 - Present
Best Buy December 2006 - March 2010
Best Buy November 2005 - December 2006
Best Buy January 2004 - November 2005
Carlson Hospitality Worldwide July 2000 - December 2003
Carlson Hospitality Worldwide September 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Internal Controls, Strategic Financial..., Auditing, Internal Audit, Six Sigma, Project Management, Variance Analysis, Finance, Accounts Receivable
Education
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting with Math Minor
Daugherty Business Solutions September 2014 - Present
Target March 2015 - August 2015
Best Buy September 2014 - February 2015
Digineer August 2011 - June 2014
Mayo Clinic December 2013 - May 2014
ProAg ® April 2012 - November 2013
CoreLogic (Resdirect) August 2011 - January 2012
CoreLogic July 2008 - July 2011
First American Title (CVMS) February 2006 - July 2008
Irvine Technology Corporation August 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Process, Process Improvement, Visio, Project Management, SharePoint, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Business Process..., Consulting, PMO, Vendor Management, Requirements Gathering, Business Intelligence, Business Development, SDLC
Education
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1997
BS, Finance/Risk Management
JAMF Software July 2015 - Present
Argentum Technologies LLC June 2014 - June 2015
NativeX March 2013 - June 2014
W3i May 2012 - March 2013
W3i December 2011 - May 2012
W3i March 2011 - December 2011
W3i January 2010 - March 2011
W3i May 2008 - December 2009
US Army March 2001 - February 2009
Best Buy July 2000 - February 2004
Skills
New Business Development, Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Business Development, Display Advertising, Digital Marketing, Innovation, Lead Generation, Product Management, Online Advertising, SEO, Marketing, Leadership, Online Marketing, Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Advertising
Education
St. Cloud State University 2001 — 2005
BA, Marketing
Spring Lake Park 1997 — 2001
Dowco inc. November 2012 - Present
Dowco July 2012 - November 2012
Best Buy June 2011 - July 2012
Northern Metal Products January 2007 - June 2011
Mathew Hall Truss September 2004 - January 2007
ABC Truss July 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Solidworks, Retail, Fixture Design, Sketching, SketchUp, 3d Modeling, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Mechanical Design, Concept Ideation, Process Improvement, Project Management, Creative Problem Solving, Ideation, Learner, Analytical, Individualization, Relator, Photoshop, Photography, Automotive, Vendor Relations, Production, Product Development, Prototyping, Consumer Electronics, Lightroom, Autodesk, Management, Team-oriented, 3D Modeling, CAD, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Concept Development, Industrial Design, 3D rendering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Materials, Problem Solving, Customer Service, SolidWorks
Education
St. Cloud State University 2000 — 2003
St. Cloud Technical College
A.A.S, Architectural/ Construction Technology; General Studies
Symmetry Solutions
n/a, Solidworks Training
Target May 2015 - Present
Daugherty Business Solutions 2011 - Present
Target May 2012 - May 2015
Best Buy September 2011 - May 2012
page10 August 2005 - August 2011
Zola Consulting January 1998 - December 2005
RMG Connect March 2004 - July 2005
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. August 2003 - February 2004
Allianz Life 1999 - 2002
US Bank 1998 - 1999
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Scaled Agile, LESS, Project Portfolio..., Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Leadership, Business Process..., Project Management, Management, E-commerce, Integration, Business Analysis, Business, Websites, Budgets, •Resource Planning,..., Enterprise Software, Product Management, PMP, Requirements Analysis, Management Consulting, Consulting, Software Development..., Strategic Technical..., Application Development..., Content Management..., Content Management, ERP, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, •PMP Trained Project..., •User, Business &..., Marketing Planning..., Information..., Website Design/Redesign..., Cost Benefit Analysis..., Vendor Management, Software Product..., PMO, Strategic Planning, Data Warehousing, Analysis, CRM, Training, Business Process, Software Project...
Education
St. Cloud State University 1992 — 1998
BES
Target July 2014 - Present
Target July 2013 - July 2014
Best Buy July 2010 - July 2013
Best Buy July 2006 - August 2010
Skills
Sales, Store Management, Leadership, Management, Retail, Merchandising, Sales Management, Account Management, Inventory Management, Profit, Direct Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Sales Process, Inventory Control, B2B, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development
Education
St. Cloud State University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Media Ad Partners October 2013 - Present
NativeX January 2013 - October 2013
W3i April 2012 - January 2013
W3i December 2011 - April 2012
Best Buy April 2010 - April 2012
Best Buy September 2006 - January 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Market Research, Social Media, Monetization, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Campaign Optimization, Affiliate Marketing, Media Buying, Lead Generation, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Strategies, Mobile Marketing, Business Development, Web Marketing, Mobile Applications, Sales, PPC, SEO, Online Advertising, SEM, Advertising, Facebook, User Experience, Online Marketing, Real Estate, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing
Education
St. Cloud State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing
DeLaSalle Highschool 2004 — 2008
SESS
iTech Solutions September 2015 - Present
Coherent Solutions March 2014 - September 2015
American Express August 2013 - March 2014
Best Buy September 2012 - August 2013
Genesis10 November 2010 - August 2012
Sapphire Technologies 2007 - 2009
Best Buy 2006 - 2007
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Business Analysis, SDLC, Recruiting, Visio, SharePoint, Vendor Management, Requirements Gathering, Contract Recruitment, Business Intelligence, Mobile, Development, .NET, Java, Architecture, Mobile Devices, Requirements Analysis, IT Strategy, Talent Management, Human Resources, Outsourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Interviews, Agile Methodologies, Integration, Software Project..., Benefits Negotiation, Staff Augmentation, Resource Management, Management, Information Technology, Hiring, Networking, Strategy, Consulting, Staffing Services, CRM, College Recruiting, Leadership, Time Management, Cold Calling, Project Management, Business Networking, Business Strategy, Software Documentation, Temporary Placement, Executive Search, Internet Recruiting
Education
St. Cloud State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor, Real Estate/Finance
Oracle April 2015 - Present
Victory Packaging January 2014 - April 2015
Mark Roussin 2012 - 2014
Three Deep Marketing June 2012 - February 2013
Woodbridge Productions November 2010 - June 2012
T-Mobile October 2008 - June 2012
Verizon Wireless July 2007 - October 2007
All Star Wireless June 2004 - July 2007
Best Buy October 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, SEO, Final Cut Pro, Google Adwords, Online Marketing, Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, Hoot Suit, Photoshop, Basic HTML, InDesign, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Copywriting, Advertising, CRM, Social Media, Web Design, Blogging, Graphic Design, PPC, Sales Operations, Management, Sales Process, Start-ups, Email Marketing, Account Management, Leadership, Strategy, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Time Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Marketing Communications, Cold Calling
Education
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Elective Studies in Marketing and Sales, Marketing and Sales
Oracle
Sandler Sales Training
Logistics Planning Services January 2010 - Present
Progressive Rail, Inc. May 2000 - 2010
Progressive Rail Specialized Logistics May 2000 - 2010
Best Buy May 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Rail, Transportation, Logistics, Railway, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Freight, Transportation..., LTL, Supply Chain..., Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Trucking, Shipping, Truckload, Ocean, Air Freight, International Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Container, 3PL, International Shipping, Warehousing, Contract Negotiation, International Trade, Pricing, Export, Reverse Logistics, Customs Regulations, Ports, Ocean Freight, Import, Materials Management, Forwarding, Warehouse Management, Management, International Business, Supply Chain Consulting, Fleet Management, Customs Brokerage, Procurement, International Sales, Transportation Planning, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Business Development, Key Performance..., Supply Chain Operations, Maritime, Import Export
Education
St. Cloud State University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Management / Aviation Management
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 1999 — 2004
Time Warner Cable News December 2012 - Present
Northland's NewsCenter December 2007 - November 2012
Best Buy 2001 - 2007
Skills
Storytelling, Multimedia, Broadcast Journalism, Editing, Video, Journalism, Broadcast, Breaking News, Video Editing, Broadcast Television, News Writing, ENPS, Video Production, Producing, Television, Camera, Videography, Avid, Edius, Final Cut Pro, Radio, Media Production, Investigative Reporting, Radio Broadcasting, Non-linear Editing, Photojournalism, Copy Editing, Photography, Social Media, Communication, Leadership
Education
St. Cloud State University
Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism
Best Buy 2015 - Present
General Mills 2013 - 2015
General Mills 2011 - 2013
General Mills 2008 - 2011
General Mills 2005 - 2008
General Mills 2003 - 2005
General Mills 2001 - 2003
DVC World Wide 1999 - 2001
INNOVA Marketing 1998 - 1999
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Content Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Relationship Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Marketing Automation, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Interactive Marketing, Brand Architecture, Digital Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Content Management, Experiential Marketing, Customer Marketing, In-store Marketing, Multicultural Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Management, Leadership, Sponsorship Activation, Business Process, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Agency Relationship..., Vendor Relationship..., Sponsorship Management, Sales Promotion, Brand Awareness, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Product Marketing, Account Management, Event Planning
Education
St. Cloud State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
Cardiff Skate Co August 2013 - Present
Tice Photography, Inc January 2001 - August 2013
Compass Productions July 2002 - July 2007
EMI Music July 1998 - July 2002
Virgin Records January 1997 - July 1998
Best Buy April 1995 - January 1997
Best Buy January 1994 - April 1995
Best Buy June 1992 - January 1994
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Account..., Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Leadership, Online Marketing, Marketing, Sales Management, Management, Product Development, B2B, Retail, Forecasting, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Pricing, Sales Operations, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Online Advertising, Marketing Management, International Sales, Merchandising, Product Management, Wholesale, Team Leadership, Brand Development, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Market Planning, Photography, Graphic Design, Music, Entertainment, Direct Sales
Education
St. Cloud State University 1988 — 1993
Double Major, Music & Business, 3.49
Best Buy June 2015 - Present
Studio Veil July 2014 - Present
Bella Rose Photography June 2013 - Present
Cross Court Images/JS Studios January 2011 - Present
Sarah Primus Photography January 2006 - Present
Tiny Acorn Portraits April 2011 - March 2015
Coborn's Inc. November 2004 - April 2009
Skills
Photography, Portrait Photography, Wedding Photography, Portraits, Digital Photography, Photos, Weddings, Photojournalism, Photoshop, Sports Photography, Customer Service, Image Editing, Event Photography, Senior Portraits, Studio Lighting, Mac, Studio Photography, Commercial Photography, Canon, Commercial Product..., Fine Art Photography, Fashion Photography, Photo Shoots, Lifestyle Photography, Environmental..., Landscape Photography, Color Correction, Travel Photography, Editorial Photography, On Location, Children Photography, Newborn Photography, Photo Editing, PC, Keyboarding, Photo Assisting
Education
Minnesota Premier Publications 2010 — 2010
Internship, Photography
The Art Institutes International Minnesota 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, Photography
St. Cloud State University 1998 — 2005
Bachelor of Science degree, Meteorology
Target April 2014 - Present
EverGreen Acres Group Home September 2011 - July 2013
Jimmy John's May 2011 - July 2013
Best Buy June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Facebook, Community Outreach, Windows 7
Education
St. Cloud State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
St. Cloud State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Capella University January 2015 - Present
RW Resources, LLC January 2008 - Present
Ascenden November 2013 - July 2015
CareerToolboxUSA March 2013 - December 2014
Right Management February 2008 - October 2013
Robert Half Technology August 2007 - February 2008
Sogeti September 2005 - June 2007
Best Buy November 2000 - August 2005
Keane January 1998 - November 2000
Keane April 1996 - December 1997
Skills
Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Career Assessment, Career Development, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Job Coaching, Networking, Workshop Facilitation, Training Facilitation, Brainstorm Facilitation, Training Delivery, Personality Assessment, Talent Development, Resume Writing, Interview Preparation, Job Search, Career Management, Leadership, Organizational Design, Technical Recruiting, Training, Human Resources, Culture Change, Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Hiring, Coaching, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Consulting, Emotional Intelligence, Management Development, MBTI, Performance Improvement, Organizational..., Interviews, Employee Training, Executive Coaching, Management, Succession Planning, Strategy, HR Consulting, 360 Feedback, Workforce Planning, Organizational..., Job Analysis, Employer Branding
Education
Walden University 2005 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organizational Psychology
University of St. Thomas
Masters, Software Design & Development
St. Cloud State University
B.S., Computer Science
Best Buy August 2013 - Present
Walker Art Center November 2008 - February 2015
UnitedHealth Group May 2013 - July 2013
SUPERVALU May 2011 - May 2013
Accenture July 2006 - May 2011
Spherion December 2005 - June 2006
Doherty Employment Group July 2004 - December 2005
Cargill January 2004 - May 2004
St. Cloud Hospital May 2003 - December 2003
St. Cloud State University February 2003 - May 2003
Skills
Recruiting, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Hiring, Talent Management, Taleo, Social Media, Employee Relations, Leadership, Temporary Staffing, Customer Service, College Recruiting, Job Fairs, Employee Benefits, Job Descriptions, Time Management, Payroll, LinkedIn, Twitter, High Fives, Being Awesome
Education
St. Cloud State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Metro Legal Services June 2011 - Present
Fresh Waves Marketplace and Nutrition February 2011 - Present
Best Buy June 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Event Management, Leadership, Marketing, Event Planning, Coaching, Leadership Development, Social Media, Customer Service, Small Business, Fundraising, Team Building, Public Relations, Training, Community Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1994
Housing and Design
St. Cloud State University 1980 — 1984
Bachleor of Science, Social Work/ Community Relations
U.S. Bank Home Mortgage July 2014 - Present
Heid Property Management, Inc May 2014 - Present
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union September 2012 - July 2014
St. Cloud State University January 2009 - June 2012
ING DIRECT January 2012 - May 2012
Best Buy November 2011 - January 2012
Moquist Thorvilson Kaufmann Kennedy & Pieper LLC October 2011 - October 2011
St. Cloud State University August 2011 - September 2011
St. Cloud State University July 2011 - August 2011
St. Cloud State University, Student Government August 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Databases, Excel, Budgeting, Event Management, Social Media, Supervisory Experience, Public Relations, Student Development, Student Leadership, Student Affairs, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Time Management, Management, Marketing, Leadership Development
Education
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2011
Master, Business Administration
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2009
B.S., Accounting
Cetera Investment Services September 2013 - Present
Best Buy May 2007 - September 2013
St. Cloud State University August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Internet Research..., Statistical Software, Technical Writing, Merchandising, Access, HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Python, MySQL, Research, Leadership, Statistics, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Training, Social Networking, Troubleshooting
Education
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2011
M.S; a Master of Science degree, Criminal Justice
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2009
B.A; a Bachelor, Criminal Justice and Psychology
HelpSystems, LLC February 2015 - Present
Spok (formerly USA Mobility Wireless and Amcom Software) July 2010 - January 2015
Alto Consulting January 2008 - May 2010
High Jump Software 2009 - 2009
Tek Systems January 2004 - July 2004
Best Buy October 1998 - March 2003
Skills
VMware ESX, SharePoint, VMware, Windows Server, Windows, Cisco Technologies, CCNA, VCP 4, MCSE 2003, MCSA + Messaging, Active Directory, Cisco VPN, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Routers, Cisco Firewall Security, Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell Switches, Lync Server 2010, Dell Equallogic SAN, Compellent SAN, VMware Lab Manager, VMware vCloud Director, Microsoft DFS, DMVPN, Nimble SAN, Exchange 2010/2007/2003, Microsoft TMG 2010, VLAN, VoIP, Troubleshooting, Integration, Compellent, Storage Area Networks, Enterprise Software, Microsoft Exchange, Wireless Networking, Networking, Hardware, Virtualization, vCloud, Disaster Recovery, Network Design, VPN, System Deployment, IIS, Red Hat Linux, Windows 7, Cisco IOS, Powershell, vSphere
Education
St. Cloud State University 1998 — 1999
Grayler, LLC January 2015 - Present
Cargill January 2015 - Present
Berkshire Hathaway Energy June 2013 - December 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. September 2012 - June 2013
Best Buy July 2005 - September 2012
Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc. March 1996 - June 2005
Russell & Herder, Inc June 1995 - March 1996
The Johnson Group, Ltd September 1994 - June 1995
Skills
public relations, stakeholder engagement, reputation management, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Message Development, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing Communications, Communications Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Reputation Management, Speech Writing, Social Media Measurement, Training, Leadership, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Politics, Crisis Management, Integrated Marketing, Community Development, Strategy, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Web Content, Communication Training, Corporate Social..., Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Marketing, Market Research, Budget Management, Consumer Insight, Consumer Behaviour, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2011
Policy Fellow, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Mass Communications-Public Relations
Slamco May 2013 - Present
Best Buy February 2011 - March 2013
Best Buy October 2009 - February 2011
BestBuy.com November 2000 - October 2009
Best Buy 1995 - 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Multi-channel Retail, E-commerce, Consumer Electronics, Management, P&L Management, Assortment, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Profit, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Demand Planning, Account Management, Sales Operations, Multi-channel Marketing, Negotiation, Sales Management, Marketing, Store Management, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Customer Experience, Product Development, Budgets, Income Statement, Pricing, P&L, Merchandising Strategies, Online Merchandising, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Promotion Planning, Vendor Relations, Advertising, Developing Talent, Category Management, Coaching
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Best Buy July 2014 - Present
Best Buy August 2011 - July 2014
Best Buy September 2009 - March 2012
Zip Express Installation November 2008 - September 2009
Brookfield Home Loans October 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, Email Marketing, Sales, Retail, Project Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Strategy, Merchandising, Management, Team Building
Education
St. Cloud State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2001
Risdall Marketing Group March 2013 - Present
Irondale Youth Hockey Association November 2013 - Present
Best Buy August 2012 - March 2013
Spyder Trap Online Marketing April 2011 - August 2012
Dex One March 2005 - December 2010
Wahlstrom May 2003 - October 2004
TMP Worldwide January 2001 - May 2003
Skills
PPC, MSN AdCenter, Search Advertising, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, SEO, SEM, Analytics, Web Analytics, Facebook Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Web Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing
Education
Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business 2010 — 2013
Masters Degree, Business Administration
St. Cloud State University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication - Advertising
Best Buy November 2014 - Present
Target January 2013 - November 2014
Target October 2011 - January 2013
Foster Klima & Company September 2005 - October 2011
Sears, Roebuck and Co. June 2007 - October 2009
Toys R Us May 2006 - September 2006
Best Buy September 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Brand Development, Grocery Industry, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Brand Management, New Business Development, Onboarding, Organization, Project Management, Promotions, Quality Assurance, Strategic Partnerships, Vendor Management, Presentations, Organizational..., Digital Marketing, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Vendor Relationship..., Operations Management, Retail, Merchandising, Strategic Thinking, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Brand Awareness, Brand Implementation, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Asset Allocation, Multi-channel Retail, Customer Support, Negotiation, New Store Openings, Store Remodeling, Food & Beverage, Sales Promotion, Strategic Negotiations, Calendar Planning, Sales Effectiveness, Operational Efficiency, Resource Efficiency, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Office, Funding, Investigative Reporting
Education
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice/Police Science
Olson January 2014 - Present
OLSON June 2010 - Present
Weber Shandwick February 2006 - June 2010
Colle+McVoy 2005 - 2006
Best Buy 2005 - 2006
Skills
Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Digital Strategy, User Experience, Social Media Marketing, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Advertising, Budget Monitoring, Account Management, SEO, Strategic Communications, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Process Improvement, Team Management, Mentoring Of Staff, Marketing, Microsoft Office
Education
St. Cloud State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communications - Advertising emphasis, 3.8 GPA
Jennie-O Turkey Store September 2015 - Present
Jennie-O Turkey Store January 2014 - September 2015
Jennie-O Turkey Store November 2009 - January 2014
Jennie-O Turkey Store December 2007 - November 2009
Best Buy November 2005 - December 2007
Delano Sports Center / Donahue Harley-Davidson January 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Product Development, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Advertising, Inventory Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Project Management, Team Leadership, Marketing Research, Management, Marketing, Project Planning
Education
St. Cloud State University 2010 — 2012
MBA
St. Cloud State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Mark Riddle 1995 - Present
Mithun Agency April 2015 - May 2015
LEVEL May 2014 - June 2014
The Lacek Group March 2013 - May 2014
Target 2007 - 2010
Best Buy 1995 - 2006
Skills
User Experience, Video, Video Production, Post Production, Commercials, Film Production, Broadcast, Television, Video Editing, Digital Media, Photography, Creative Direction, Content Strategy, Film, Producing, Marketing Strategy, Media Production, Advertising, Animation, Documentaries, HD Video, Music Videos, New Media, Final Cut Studio, Videography, Web Video, Final Cut Pro
Education
St. Cloud State University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communications: Television Production
Best Buy July 2015 - Present
Best Buy Mobile Har Mar November 2012 - Present
Best Buy Mobile February 2010 - Present
Saint Cloud State University February 2010 - Present
St. Cloud State University February 2009 - Present
ISD 196 September 2013 - August 2015
Anytime Fitness January 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Cpr Certified, Corrective Exercise, Sales, Kettlebells, Cycle, Fitness, Sports, Strength Training, Teamwork, Triathlon, Marketing, Fitness Training, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Yoga, Team Building, Time Management, Cycling, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Training, Communication, Leadership, Personal Training
Education
Metropolitan State University 2013 — 2015
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2014
generals, Pre-Businesss, current
Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc. November 2012 - Present
Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc. September 2009 - January 2011
Antidote X, Inc. January 2007 - September 2009
Best Buy 2004 - 2007
Ryan Partnership 2005 - 2005
Creatis 2001 - 2004
Skills
Project Planning, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Proposal Writing, Resource Management, Requirements Gathering, Wordpress, Content Strategy, Web Development, Digital Marketing, User Experience, Advertising, WordPress, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Marketing
Education
Demand Quest 2013 — 2013
Google Analytics
University of Saint Thomas 2013 — 2013
Mini-Masters, Business Analysis
St. Cloud State University 2002 — 2004
English
Winona State University 1996 — 1999
BA, English, Communication Studies
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2012 - Present
k+iDesigns December 2008 - Present
Best Buy February 2006 - November 2008
ShopNBC October 2003 - February 2006
Marshall Field's/Target Corp. 1985 - 2003
Bally Total Fitness 1990 - 2000
Skills
Retail, Change Management, Product Development, Inventory Management, Fashion, Merchandising, Negotiation, Management, Contract Negotiation, Event Management, Forecasting, Sourcing, Sales, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Coaching, E-commerce, Marketing, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Leadership, Training
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Organizational Theory & Behavior, Human Resources
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Best Buy September 2011 - July 2013
STAR Collaborative August 2011 - September 2011
Best Buy September 2009 - October 2010
Best Buy July 2008 - September 2009
Best Buy June 2007 - May 2008
GMAC ResCap March 2003 - March 2007
Carlson Wagonlit Travel October 1998 - March 2003
Mikara Corp. (d.b.a. Beauty Mart) September 1995 - October 1998
Skills
Program Management, Change Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Project Management, Training, Strategic Planning, Management, Coaching, Project Planning, Integration, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Strategic Communications, Retail, Strategy
Education
St. Cloud State University 1991 — 1995
B.S., Mass Communications - Public Relations
Park Valley United FC February 2015 - Present
NextLevel Soccer School November 2014 - Present
Minnesota Thunder Academy West June 2008 - February 2015
St. Olaf College August 2011 - October 2013
Best Buy January 2007 - June 2008
North States Window and Door Solutions March 2006 - December 2006
Salem Communications June 2002 - March 2006
Jen-Ray Systems, Inc. December 1997 - April 2002
Skills
Sales, Product Development, Sports, Competitive Analysis, Sports Marketing, Tractor, Dinosaurs, Program Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Account Management, Marketing, Facebook, Sports Coaching, Event Management, Sports Management, Marketing Strategy, Football, Leadership, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Coaching, Soccer, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Management, Athletics
Education
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1994
B.S., History, Seconday Education
Dell Compellent October 2012 - Present
Best Buy April 2004 - September 2012
Best Buy October 1999 - April 2004
United CAD/CAM Systems October 1992 - October 1999
St. Cloud State University January 1991 - August 1992
Skills
Creative Writing, eLearning, Creative Problem Solving, Training & Development, Captivate, Editing, Flash, Dreamweaver, Technical Writing, Online Help Development, Instructional Design, Instructional Writing, Adobe eLearning Suite, Authorware, Lectora, Microsoft Office, Copy Editing, Articulate Storyline, E-Learning, Project Management, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Multimedia, Leadership, Learning Management..., Technical Training, SCORM, Blended Learning, Strategy, Employee Training, Training, Adult Education, Content Development, Needs Analysis, Job Aids
Education
St. Cloud State University 1986 — 1990
B.A., French/Human Relations
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole 1988 — 1989
School of Environmental Studies Education Foundation 2012 - Present
Split Rock Learning, LLC 2007 - Present
Best Buy 1985 - 2006
Skills
People Development, Retail, Multi-channel Retail, Store Management, Training, Management, Workshop Facilitation, Consumer Electronics, Program Management, Profit, Customer Experience, P&L Management, Strategy
Education
St. Cloud State University 1983 — 1985
BA, Communication/Business
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1978
Pearson VUE June 2014 - Present
Colleen Bratton LLC - Consulting March 2014 - June 2014
Best Buy January 2011 - March 2014
Best Buy January 2002 - December 2010
Rapp Collins - Worldwide January 2008 - February 2009
SUPERVALU February 1990 - October 2000
Insty Prints, Inc. May 1987 - August 1989
Skills
Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Retail, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communications/Journalism
Towers Watson March 2006 - Present
HealthPartners April 1998 - January 2006
Best Buy January 1994 - April 1998
Skills
Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning
Education
St. Cloud State University
B.A.
Best Buy October 2014 - Present
Best Buy January 2012 - September 2014
Wells Fargo January 2010 - December 2011
Accenture March 2004 - January 2010
Best Buy October 1995 - February 2004
Skills
Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Oracle, Business Process..., SDLC, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Integration, Management, Software Project...
Education
St. Cloud State University
U.S. Bank February 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage January 2013 - December 2013
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage January 2012 - January 2013
US Army August 2006 - July 2011
Boston's September 2002 - August 2006
Best Buy September 2002 - November 2003
Bosch Magyarország January 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Project Management, Compliance, Analysis, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Program Management, Customer Service, Sales, Government, Security Clearance, Military, Policy, Risk Management, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Training, Team Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance and Economics
Western Kentucky University 2010 — 2011
Business Administration, Management and Operations
St. Cloud State University 2002 — 2006
International Business
Best Buy October 2009 - Present
Best Buy Inc. March 2008 - November 2009
Target February 2005 - October 2007
Target March 1990 - February 2005
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Store Management, Business Development, Retail, Management, Leadership, Training, Merchandising, Big Box, Logistics, Team Leadership, Team Building, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Sales, Profit, Six Sigma, Process Scheduler, New Business Development, Employee Engagement, Human Resources
Education
Business College 1999 — 1999
St. Cloud State University 1985 — 1990
BS, Management
Best Buy March 1996 - Present
Skills
Retail, Market Analysis, GIS, Competitive Analysis, Market Research
Education
St. Cloud State University 1995 — 1997
Completed coursework for Masters of Science degree, Geography / GIS
University of Saint Thomas 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Business - French, International Studies - Economics
Swedish Match December 2012 - Present
Minnesotans United For All Families August 2012 - November 2012
Nestle S.A. March 2006 - June 2012
David's Bridal October 2005 - January 2008
Best Buy 2004 - 2005
Best Buy 2003 - 2004
Best Buy 2000 - 2003
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Merchandising, Pricing, Editing, Store Management, Call Centers
Education
St. Cloud State University 1999 — 2000
Best Buy April 2011 - Present
Primerica December 2008 - Present
WCCA December 2008 - April 2011
Internship September 2005 - December 2008
Minneapolis Financial Group January 2006 - February 2007
Bremer Bank November 1999 - January 2006
MN Department of Health September 1998 - March 1999
Cellular 2000 1996 - 1999
Skills
Training, Business Development, Program Management, Management, Analysis
Education
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2011
Master of Science, Public Institutions
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 2004 — 2006
MBA, Economics
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics
Monticello High School 1990 — 1993
American Medical Response May 2013 - Present
PR Newswire November 2008 - May 2013
Best Buy August 2007 - November 2008
Vertical Systems March 2008 - September 2008
Wells Fargo June 2006 - March 2008
ShopNBC December 2003 - June 2006
ShopNBC March 2000 - December 2003
Data Recognition Corporation November 1996 - March 2000
First Bank Systems Investment Services, Inc. October 1995 - November 1996
Skills
SDLC, SQL, Oracle, Integration, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Access, Oracle E-Business Suite, Testing, MySQL, Management, Analysis, XML, Tableau, HTML, Report Builder 3.0, InRules, JavaScript, Process Improvement, SharePoint, Databases
Education
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1995
MBA, Marketing and Economics
University of Minnesota-Morris 1989 — 1993
BS, Economics with Math minor
Boston Scientific June 2013 - Present
Best Buy June 2011 - March 2013
Mansfield Oil Company September 2009 - June 2011
Spherion June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Business Objects, Mentoring, Retek, Logistics, Retail, Project Planning, Outlook, Exception Management, Inventory Control, Customer Satisfaction, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing
Education
St. Cloud State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Education
Robbinsdale Cooper High School
Best Buy May 2013 - Present
Best Buy 2011 - 2013
Best Buy 2007 - 2011
Best Buy 2004 - 2007
Skills
Store Management, Loss Prevention, Profit, Retail, Store Operations, P&L, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Big Box, Planograms, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Driving Results, Multi-unit, Customer Experience, Inventory Management, Retek, Consumer Electronics, Accountability, Leadership, Multi-Unit Management, Sales, Training, Shrink Reduction, Shrink Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Project Management, Employee Training, New Store Openings, New Store Development, Direct Store Delivery, Loss Prevention..., Multi-channel Marketing, District Management, Shrinkage, Forecasting, Multi-Unit
Education
St. Cloud State University 1982 — 1988
Criminal justice/Socail work
Best Buy April 2013 - Present
Best Buy January 2008 - April 2013
French Bee Design November 1999 - January 2008
Lauer Enterprises, Inc. November 1999 - January 2008
JML Retail Consultants November 1992 - November 1999
The Bon Marche November 1991 - December 1992
Dayton Hudson Department Store Company June 1987 - September 1990
Education
Western International University 1990 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management and International Business
St. Cloud State University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Best Buy June 2015 - Present
Entrust Datacard June 2014 - May 2015
University of St. Thomas September 2013 - May 2015
United States Air Force April 2009 - April 2013
Shapco Printing April 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Research, Intelligence Analysis, Team Leadership, Community Outreach, DoD, Military, Sales, Creative Writing, Government, National Security, Public Relations, Communication Skills, Crisis Management, Organizational..., Team Management, Team Mentoring, Volunteering, Volunteer Recruiting, Teaching, Youth Mentoring
Education
University of St. Thomas 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing/Management/Data Analysis, Graduate Student
St. Cloud State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communications
The Moscoe Group March 2014 - Present
The Moscoe Group April 2011 - February 2014
Philips Consumer Lifestyle July 2009 - April 2011
Best Buy March 2008 - February 2009
Best Buy April 2007 - March 2008
Regis Corporation June 2005 - March 2007
Regis Corporation March 2004 - June 2005
Regis Corporation January 2003 - March 2004
Education
St. Cloud State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 1999 — 2002
B.S., Marketing
TR Sales/Marketing/Consulting May 2012 - Present
TRI Global Enterprises, Inc 2001 - 2012
Best Buy 1998 - 2001
Northern Tool + Equipment 1993 - 1998
Skills
Vendor Relations, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, Purchasing, International Sales, Product Development, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Pricing, Forecasting, New Business Development
Education
St. Cloud State University 1985 — 1991
BS, Marketing; Computer Science
Platinum Plus Printing September 2014 - Present
Alive Signage April 2014 - September 2014
St. Cloud State University September 2013 - May 2014
St. Cloud State University September 2012 - May 2014
St. Cloud State University January 2012 - May 2014
St. Cloud State University February 2013 - May 2013
Artzeria 2013 - 2013
AirMaxx Trampoline Park December 2011 - November 2012
Best Buy September 2009 - December 2011
Skills
Social Media, Entertainment, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Television, Film, Customer Service, Photoshop, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Video Production, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Editing, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Advertising, Web Design, Dreamweaver, Graphics, Graphic Design, Photography
Education
St. Cloud State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Communications: Advertising, 3.35
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 2007 — 2011
Diploma, Post Secondary Enrollment
Best Buy August 1989 - February 2009
Skills
Big Box, Retail, Store Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 1982 — 1987
BS, Psychology, Speech communications
Best Buy June 2015 - Present
Best Buy April 2014 - June 2015
Best Buy December 2011 - April 2014
McGladrey & Pullen May 2007 - November 2011
RSM McGladrey, Inc. May 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, CPA, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit
Education
The University of North Dakota 2003 — 2006
BBA, Managerial Finance and Corporate Accounting
St. Cloud State University 2001 — 2003
Best Buy November 2014 - Present
Opportunity Services November 2013 - Present
MCDONALDS February 2011 - August 2012
Education
St. Cloud State University 2006 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Self-employed August 2009 - Present
Foutz Management March 2012 - April 2013
Archlight Films September 2005 - August 2009
Equinox August 2004 - December 2005
Best Buy September 2001 - May 2004
Education
St. Cloud State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, A+ Baby!