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
Sprosty Network March 2013 - Present
TigerDirect.com January 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy September 2007 - January 2012
Best Buy March 2010 - December 2011
Seasonal Concepts March 2005 - September 2007
Best Buy October 2004 - March 2005
Best Buy April 2003 - October 2004
Best Buy November 2001 - April 2003
Integrated Healthcare Strategies July 1999 - September 2000
Integrated Healthcare Strategies August 1994 - July 1999
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, New Business Development, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Management, Business Modeling, Executive Management, CRM, Venture Capital, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, E-commerce, Telecommunications, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Consulting, Business Process, Financial Modeling, Customer Experience, Finance, Business Transformation, SaaS, Business Planning, Income Statement, Leadership Development, Go-to-market Strategy, General Management, Intrapreneurship, New Venture Development, Business Model..., Interim Management, Internet of Things, Customer Value..., Customer E, Management Consulting, Product Management, Product Marketing
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1989 — 1991
MBA, Corporate Policy and Strategy
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1981 — 1986
BS, Business Administration
Jazba Entertainment March 2014 - Present
General Mills June 2015 - August 2015
Travelers February 2015 - April 2015
Capital One January 2015 - January 2015
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis June 2014 - August 2014
Carlson School of Management September 2013 - May 2014
Best Buy May 2012 - September 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, LaTeX, Java, Analysis, Economics, Data Analysis, Sales, Finance, Negotiation, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science in Business
Maple Grove Senior High School 2010 — 2013
High School Diploma
PreciouStatus October 2010 - Present
Women of Leadership Forum (WOLF) March 2009 - Present
WOLF Inspires Foundation January 2005 - Present
Best Buy July 2007 - March 2009
Best Buy August 2005 - July 2007
Best Buy June 2003 - August 2005
Best Buy September 2002 - March 2003
Best Buy July 2001 - September 2002
Best Buy November 2001 - July 2002
Best Buy September 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Customer Experience, Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Retail, Change Management, Strategic Alliances, Income Statement, Strategy, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Leadership, Business Strategy, Motivational Speaking, Dynamic Speaker, Engaging Speaker, National Speaker, Marketing, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Management, Business Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Coaching, Training, Merchandising, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Social Networking, Team Building, Profit, Start-ups, Inventory Management, Executive Management, Mobile Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Small Business, E-commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Enterprise Software
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1996 — 1999
MBA, Strategy and Marketing
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1991 — 1993
BS, Accounting
PayPal July 2015 - Present
eBay April 2013 - July 2015
General Mills April 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy May 2010 - April 2012
Ameriprise Financial May 2004 - May 2010
Skills
Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Auditing, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Risk Assessment, Gap Analysis, Enterprise Risk..., Team Leadership, Relationship Management, Operational Risk, Financial Risk, Technology Risk, Project Management, Acquisitions, Assurance, Special Investigations, Risk Based Testing, Report Writing, Vendor Management, Methodology, Process Control, System Implementations, Coaching, Control Environment, Liaison, Data Analysis, SAP, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Accounting, Leadership, Business Process..., Sarbanes-Oxley, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance
Carver-Scott Humane Society March 2014 - Present
Freelance August 2012 - Present
Carlson Consulting Enterprise March 2013 - May 2014
University of Minnesota November 2009 - August 2012
Best Buy September 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Web Content Management, Email Marketing, Business Analysis, Research, Data Analysis, Strategy, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Information Systems and Operations
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
B.S.B., Marketing
Little January 2015 - Present
Best Buy January 2014 - Present
Skills
Business Strategy, Strategy Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Writing, Research, International Business, Economic Modeling, Benchmarking, Forecasting, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, New Business Development, Bringing Order to Chaos, Putting the Customer..., Connecting People, Strategic Planning, Thought Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Finance, Strategic Decision..., Sensitivity Analysis, Corporate Strategy..., Business Strategy..., Business Case Modelling, Channel Strategy..., Business Model..., Scenario Analysis, Preparation of Business..., International Market..., International Business..., Leadership, Training, Retail, Customer Experience, Customer Insight, Customer Oriented, Team Building, Budgets, P&L Management, Marketing, Sales, Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA, Finance, Strategy
Saint Olaf College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
University of Paderborn/University of Konstanz 1997 — 1997
Architectural History and Criticism
Minnehaha Academy 1992 — 1995
High School
Xcel Energy May 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy November 2011 - May 2014
3M February 2011 - October 2011
Masterson Personnel May 2007 - February 2011
Geek Squad May 2005 - May 2007
Best Buy July 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Employee Relations, Networking, Recruiting, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Sourcing, Screening, Taleo, Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., HRIS, College Recruiting, LinkedIn Recruiter, OFCCP, Utility Industry, Electric Utility, Regulated Industry, Talent Management, HR Policies, Interviews, Screening Resumes, Hiring, Strategy, Staffing Services, Employer Branding, Contract Recruitment, Business Objects, Taleo Reporting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Entrepreneurial Management
Fairmont High School
Accenture December 2013 - Present
Best Buy March 2009 - March 2013
Best Buy September 2007 - February 2009
Best Buy July 2005 - September 2007
Target February 2002 - May 2005
Target May 1999 - February 2002
Target June 1995 - May 1999
Skills
Retail, Marketing Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Multi-channel Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Corporate Communications, Multi-unit Retail..., Business Planning, Store Management, P&L Management, Store Operations, Employee Training, Customer Experience, Strategic Planning, Training, Customer Service, Leadership, Project Planning, Sales Operations, Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Product Management, Recruiting, Sales, Sales Management, Management, Coaching, Team Building, Operations Management, Product Development, Program Management, CRM, Business Strategy, Project Management, Budgets, Supply Chain, Negotiation, P&L, Time Management, Profit, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Selling, People Development, Pricing, CPFR
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management-Corporate Finance & Banking
University of St. Thomas
Mini Master Of Project Management
Finnesse Partners Premier Medical Device and Healthcare IT Recruiting August 2014 - Present
Jobplex, Inc. A DHR International Company October 2012 - August 2014
McKinley Group 2007 - September 2012
Best Buy 2005 - 2007
Deluxe Corporation 2003 - 2005
Department 56, Inc 2002 - 2003
US Bank 2000 - 2001
Donaldson Company 1998 - 2000
National Car Rental 1995 - 1996
Skills
Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, New Business Development, B2B, Executive Search, Talent Acquisition, MBA, Contract Negotiation, Recruitment/Retention, Business Strategy, B2C marketing, Talent Identification, Talent Scouting, Talent Selection, Interactive Marketing, Talent Management, Management, Recruiting, Marketing, E-commerce, Leadership, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 1998
MBA, Marketing and Finance
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1993 — 1996
MIM, International Management
Best Buy June 2014 - Present
Hellenic American Family Foundation May 2008 - Present
Best Buy May 2013 - June 2014
Best Buy June 2010 - June 2014
CPP North America June 2009 - June 2010
Best Buy May 2008 - February 2009
Sociale Gourmet August 2005 - May 2008
3M ESPE March 2002 - August 2005
3M August 1999 - March 2002
The Pillsbury Company July 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Consumer & Market..., Strategy Development &..., Visionary Leadership, Strategic Planning, Franchising, Entrepreneur, International Business..., Strategy Development, Strategy, Leadership, Business Planning, Market Research, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Customer Insight, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Team Building, Marketing, New Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing Strategy, Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 1999
MBA, Marketing
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1990 — 1994
International Business, International Business
OLSON June 2011 - Present
OLSONdenali January 2008 - June 2011
OLSONdenali January 2007 - December 2008
Denali Marketing January 2007 - August 2007
Best Buy 2006 - 2007
MilePoint 1999 - 2004
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Information Architecture, Loyalty Marketing, Loyalty Programs, SharePoint, Marketing Strategy, User Experience Design, Website Development, Product Development, Interactive Media, Intranet Strategy, Corporate Websites, Web Content Management, Wireframes, Start-ups, E-commerce
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2006
MBA, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
BSB Marketing, Business and Spanish
Lourdes High School 1993 — 1996
STAR Collaborative February 2009 - Present
Best Buy December 2006 - February 2009
Best Buy May 2005 - December 2006
Best Buy March 2004 - March 2005
Best Buy July 2002 - March 2004
IPM/SEH/EFR Consulting Companies 2000 - 2002
International Packaging, Inc. August 1998 - March 2000
PUR/Recovery Engineering Inc. October 1997 - August 1998
CAIRE, Inc. October 1996 - October 1997
Checkpoint Systems March 1994 - October 1996
Skills
Strategy, Change Management, Program Management, Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational..., Project Management, Organizational..., Management, Executive Coaching, Recruiting, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Organizational Design, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, Business Intelligence, Business Readiness, Business Process..., Balanced Scorecard, Strategic Communications, Talent Management, Training, Communications Planning, Retail, Vendor Management, Integration, Employee Engagement, Change Strategy, Community Building, Team Building, Change Leadership, Organizational..., Organizational Learning, Employee Benefits, Coaching, Business Analysis, Organizational Change, Strategy Development, Communication Strategy, Communication Planning..., Performance Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2008
MBA, Entrepreneurial Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1991
BA, Journalism/Mass Communication
General Mills May 2014 - Present
General Mlls March 2013 - May 2014
General Mills May 2010 - March 2013
Best Buy June 2009 - July 2010
Best Buy June 2005 - June 2009
Best Buy December 2003 - June 2005
Best Buy September 2002 - December 2003
Best Buy June 1999 - September 2002
Strategic Marketing Services May 1997 - May 1999
Indigo NV January 1998 - June 1998
Skills
Digital Strategy, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Database Marketing, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Research, Marketing Research, Mobile Marketing, Market Planning, Advertising, e-mail marketing, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Market Analysis, Management, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Analytics
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2006
MBA, Strategic and Brand Management
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Marketing Major
Cargill September 2014 - Present
Cargill July 2013 - September 2014
Cargill January 2013 - July 2013
Cargill July 2011 - January 2013
Best Buy April 2011 - July 2011
Best Buy November 2009 - April 2011
Best Buy October 2006 - November 2009
Best Buy September 2004 - September 2006
Best Buy May 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Demand Planning, CPFR, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Logistics, Direct Import, Six Sigma, Assortment, Project Planning, Management, Project Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Supply Chain..., Demand Forecasting, Merchandising, Business Turn-arounds, Business Process..., ERP Implementations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Operations, Pricing, Operations Management, SAP, MRP, People Development, 3PL, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, Warehousing, Strategy, JDA, Leadership, SAP APO
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing and Supply Chain
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Marketing, Management, Sociology
Genesis 10 / Optum October 2014 - May 2015
Integration Architects, Inc. January 2013 - September 2014
Xerox Business Services July 2006 - December 2012
Kroll Ontrack February 2005 - July 2006
Best Buy January 2003 - February 2005
Paralegal May 1993 - January 2003
Skills
Supply Chain, Team Leadership, Business Process Mapping, Requirements Management, Operations Management, PMP, Program Management, Software Development, Six Sigma, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Account Management, Leadership, CRM, MS Project, P&L Management, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Service Delivery, Project Planning, Product Development, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, SDLC, Pricing, Forecasting, Negotiation, Business Process..., Marketing, Management, Project Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2009
Executive Education
Project Management Institute 2006 — 2007
P.M.P., Project Management
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1999 — 2003
M.B.A.
Six Sigma 1998 — 1999
Green Belt, Quality
Winona State University 1990 — 1993
B.S. Paralegal, Accounting Minor
Best Buy September 2012 - Present
Best Buy November 2011 - Present
Best Buy December 2009 - June 2012
Target Financial Services July 2008 - December 2009
Booz Allen Hamilton August 2006 - July 2007
SAIC May 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Process Improvement, Product Management, Forecasting, Analytics, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Sales, Project Management, Innovation, Cross Functional..., Investment Strategies, Talent Developer, Culture Change, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Web Analytics, Business Process..., Agile Methodologies, Business Strategy, Management, Business Intelligence, Inventory Management, Essbase, Retail, Finance
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2009
MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
Target November 2014 - Present
Target July 2014 - October 2014
Target December 2012 - June 2014
Best Buy 2011 - 2012
Best Buy 2009 - 2011
Best Buy 2008 - 2009
Best Buy 2006 - 2008
Best Buy 2005 - 2006
Ultimate Electronics (formerly Audio King) 1998 - 2005
Skills
Strategy, Retail, Leadership, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Management, New Business Development, Customer Experience, Process Improvement, Integration, P&L, Training, Sales Operations, Analytics, Profit
Education
Carlson School of Management 2012 — 2012
Executive Education, Creating and Executing Strategies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications
Lancaster Urology May 2014 - Present
Capella Education Company September 2012 - October 2013
Grameen Foundation August 2011 - August 2012
Best Buy August 2009 - August 2011
Best Buy June 2008 - August 2009
Grameen Foundation September 2008 - December 2008
Best Buy July 2005 - June 2008
Best Buy January 2004 - July 2005
Best Buy January 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Onboarding, Retail, Program Management, Team Building, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Leadership, Personnel Management, Business Process, Human Capital, Organizational..., Social Impact, 360 Feedback, Training, Strategy, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Recruiting, Employee Training, People Development
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science in Business, Human Resources
Antenna February 2013 - Present
Best Buy 2009 - 2012
Best Buy January 2008 - June 2009
Best Buy August 2005 - January 2008
GMAC 2004 - 2005
Allstate Insurance 2002 - 2004
American Express Financial Advisors (now Amerprise) 1999 - 2001
American Express Financial Advisors (now Amerprise) 1998 - 1999
Skills
Strategic Negotiations, New Business Development, Mergers, Talent Management, Consulting, Channel Strategy, Merchandising, Digital Strategy, Digital Product..., Retail, P&L Responsibility, CXO level engagement, Business Transformation..., Consumer Insight, Go-to-market Strategy, Entertainment, Financial Services, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Budgets, Financial Modeling, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Business Development, Forecasting, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, P&L Management, Acquisition Integration, Strategy, Business Planning, Income Statement
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Strategy
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1994 — 1998
BSB, Finance
3M August 2014 - Present
3M April 2012 - Present
3M April 2011 - March 2012
3M September 2009 - March 2011
3M August 2008 - September 2009
General Mills August 2002 - August 2008
Best Buy February 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Strategy, Brand Management, Business Development, New Product Development, P&L Responsibility, International..., International Marketing, Co-branding, Advertising, Promotions, Licensing, Negotiation, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Insight, Integrated Marketing, P&L Management, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Interactive Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Product Launch, Product Innovation, Global Marketing, Brand Architecture
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Marketing and Strategic Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1997 — 2001
BBA, Marketing
JPMorgan Chase May 2011 - Present
Best Buy June 2010 - May 2011
Best Buy 2008 - 2010
Clare County Sheriff's Office 2007 - 2008
Best Buy 2003 - 2007
Best Buy 2002 - 2003
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 2008 — 2010
Dual B.S., Criminal Justice, Sociology
Northwestern Michigan College 2003 — 2007
AA, Law Enforcement
Northwestern Michigan College
Police Academy, Law Enforcement
Best Buy January 2012 - Present
General Dynamics October 2003 - September 2011
Xiotech June 2002 - October 2003
Optical Solutions December 2000 - June 2002
ASI DataMyte, Inc. September 1998 - December 2000
United Defense May 1992 - September 1998
ATK November 1984 - May 1992
Lockheed Martin June 1981 - November 1984
Skills
Project Management, Engineering Management, Software Project..., Software Product..., Technical Project..., Test Management, Concurrent Engineering, Technical Leadership, Test Automation, Integration, Software Development, Testing, Configuration Management, Earned Value Management, CMMI, Requirements Analysis, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Product Development, Team Leadership, Project Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MS, Management of Technology
University of Wisconsin-Stout
BS, Applied Math/Electronics/Computer Science
Best Buy December 2013 - Present
Best Buy December 2012 - December 2013
Best Buy June 2010 - December 2012
Best Buy July 2008 - June 2010
Best Buy September 2005 - June 2008
Northwest Airlines February 2003 - September 2005
KPMG December 1999 - February 2003
Skills
Business Development, Leadership, Forecasting, Strategy, Financial Reporting, Business Strategy, Performance Management, P&L Management, Retail, Financial Analysis, Profit, Analytics, Income Statement, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Sales Operations, Essbase, Budgets, Inventory Management, P&L, Decision Support, Strategic Financial..., Strategic Planning, Inspiring People, Spelling, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2007
Finance, Strategic Management
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1995 — 1999
BS, Accounting, Business
Pentair January 2011 - Present
Salo LLC February 2005 - January 2011
Agriliance/CHS February 2002 - February 2005
Best Buy January 1989 - July 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, Policy, Inventory Control, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Mfg Labor Analysis, Mfg Material Analysis, Access/DB, Complex Spreadsheets
Education
Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
Business Administration, Accounting & Finance
Minco Products, Inc July 2014 - Present
Eaton June 2013 - May 2014
Accenture August 2007 - June 2013
Best Buy July 2006 - August 2007
Nordstrom Department Store May 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Candidate Sourcing, Full-cycle Recruiting, Staff Training, Internet Research, Interviewing, Onboarding, Hiring, Applicant Tracking..., Online Research, Sourcing, Interviews, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Technical Recruiting, Talent Management, Networking, Process Improvement, Training, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Negotiation, Taleo, Management, CRM, Project Management, SharePoint, Employee Benefits, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2010 — 2013
Masters, Human Resources- Industrial Relations
Drake University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, Public Relations
New Beginnings Minnesota July 2015 - Present
Pioneer Project Services March 2014 - July 2015
Best Buy June 2013 - February 2014
Best Buy October 2011 - May 2013
Best Buy July 2010 - October 2011
Best Buy February 2010 - July 2010
Carlson School of Management July 2008 - May 2010
Blattner Energy March 2009 - August 2009
Sustainable Builders Inc May 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Financial Modeling, Business Plan..., Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Valuation, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Market Research, Business Planning, Forecasting, Business Development, Analytics, Retail, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Strategy, Energy, Data Analysis, Budgets, New Business Development
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2010
MBA, Finance
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2001 — 2005
Business Administration, Marketing and Business Management
Praxis Labs January 2013 - Present
100cameras November 2012 - Present
Visionheir Pictures June 2012 - Present
Magnolia Audio Video June 2009 - June 2012
Best Buy February 2008 - June 2009
Best Buy Co. Inc September 2007 - February 2008
Best Buy Co. Inc August 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Leadership, Training, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Start-ups, Sales Management, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Marketing, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Storytelling, Program Management, Customer Satisfaction, Consumer Electronics, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Selling, Product Marketing, Motivation, Merchandise Planning, Innovation, Business Coaching, Story
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2001 — 2005
BSB, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
BSB, Leadership (minor), Public Relations (minor)
Target September 2014 - Present
Target December 2012 - September 2014
Delta Air Lines December 2011 - December 2012
Best Buy May 2011 - December 2011
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. February 2011 - May 2011
Wells Fargo Bank December 2009 - February 2011
Delta Air Lines August 2008 - December 2009
Virchow Krause & Company June 2006 - August 2008
Protiviti June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Android, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Project Management, Business Analysis, PMO, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, SharePoint, Integration, Visio, Management, Quality Center, Testing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2009
Certificate in Business Analysis, Business Analysis
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2006
BS, Finance and Supply Chain Management
Best Buy February 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota June 2010 - February 2015
University of Minnesota May 2006 - June 2010
Skills
Data Analysis, Higher Education, Qualitative Research, Analysis, ServiceNow, Research, Statistics, Public Speaking, Software Development, Software Development..., Process Improvement, SQL, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Business Analysis, Project Management, Business Process, Troubleshooting
Education
Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
B.S., Computer Science, Management
TechnoServe January 2015 - March 2015
Aynah October 2012 - December 2014
brightpeak financial June 2011 - December 2012
Tennant Company June 2010 - July 2010
Best Buy November 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Spanish, Portuguese, English, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business
Patrick Henry High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
The Salon Group, LLC / My Salon Suite Ft. Lauderdale September 2012 - Present
Consultant July 2012 - Present
Advance Auto Parts January 2011 - July 2012
Advance Auto Parts April 2009 - December 2010
Advance Auto Parts 2008 - April 2009
Toys R Us 2007 - 2008
Best Buy February 2007 - November 2007
Best Buy October 2000 - February 2007
Best Buy January 2000 - October 2000
Best Buy January 1999 - February 2000
Skills
Sales Operations, P&L Management, Leadership, Strategy, Retail, Team Building, Merchandising, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Customer Retention, Training, Profit, Income Statement, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Store Management, CRM, Analysis, Inventory Control, Operations Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Visual Merchandising, Sales Process, Business Planning, E-commerce, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Pricing, Team Management, Account Management, Loss Prevention, Budgets, Process Improvement, Customer Experience, Multi-unit Retail..., Hiring, Marketing Strategy, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BSBA, Business, Economics
Accelerated Leadership Program, BEST BUY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Minneapolis, MN, 2005 & 2006
C.H. Robinson January 2014 - Present
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. April 2011 - December 2013
Best Buy August 2006 - March 2011
The Geek Squad September 2001 - August 2006
The Geek Squad 2002 - 2004
The Geek Squad (Aquired by Best Buy in 2002), September 2001 - 2002
Skills
Project Portfolio..., Portfolio Optimization, IT Portfolio, Process Development, Organizational..., Offer Development, Operations Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Experience, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Team Building, Creative Problem Solving, Performance Management, Mentoring, Retail, Change Management, Innovation Management, Project Management, Income Statement, Logistics, Product Development, P&L Management, Strategy, Sales Operations, IT Strategy, P, Team Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 2001
BA, Psychology
Target June 2014 - Present
Target August 2011 - May 2014
University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness June 2008 - June 2011
Target June 2010 - August 2010
Best Buy April 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Data Analysis, Analysis, Market Research, Marketing, Time Management, Retail, Business Statistics, Spreadsheet Design, Strategic Analysis, Access, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Budgeting, Microsoft Excel, Emerging Technologies
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing, HRIR minor, 3.70
University of Technology, Sydney 2009 — 2009
Human Resources
Randstad June 2014 - August 2015
Randstad June 2013 - May 2014
Randstad June 2012 - May 2013
Winona Farmer's Market May 2011 - October 2011
Best Buy September 2006 - July 2010
Skills
Motivated self-starter, Energetic team player, Articulate Communicator, Leader, Activator, Developer, Individualization, Learner, Harmony, Leadership, Human Resources, Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Customer Service, Staffing Services, Talent Management, Training, Account Management, Applicant Tracking..., Internet Recruiting, Marketing, Networking, Payroll, Technical Recruiting, Interviews, Sourcing, Cold Calling, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Career Counseling, Temporary Staffing, Management, Hiring, Contract Recruitment, Talent Acquisition
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Winona State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's of Arts, Communication Studies, Sociology
U.S. Bank July 2014 - Present
Best Buy June 2010 - May 2013
Best Buy March 2009 - June 2010
Best Buy April 2008 - March 2009
Best Buy September 2006 - April 2008
Best Buy July 2004 - August 2006
Enterprise Rent-A-Car June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Spanish, Merchandising, Retail, Product Development, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Insight, People Development, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Pricing, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationships, Negotiation, Marketing, Assortment, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Product Marketing, Greek, French, Budget Process, Promotions, Creativity, Presentations, Voice of the Customer, Text Analytics, Multi-channel Retail, Analytics, Customer Insight, Strategy, Unstructured Data, Innovation, Adaptability, Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Communication Skills, Management, Business Intelligence, Trend Researching, Creative Visualization, Income Statement, Enterprise Software, Project Management, Marketing Research, Store Management, CPFR, Time Management, Inventory Management, Social Media, Hiring
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2004
B.S.B., Marketing, Spanish
Fundación José Ortega y Gasset, Toledo, Spain 2002 — 2002
Minor, Spanish Language and International Business Credit
Carlson May 2015 - Present
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. 2013 - 2015
Staples 2012 - 2013
Staples 2011 - 2012
Best Buy 2008 - 2010
Best Buy 2007 - 2008
The Mercanti Group (acquired by Imperial Capital in 2009) 2002 - 2006
Piper Jaffray 2003 - 2004
Skills
Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Retail, Innovation, Technology, Customer Insight, Competitive Strategy, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Leadership, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, P&L Management, Social Media, Pricing, Analytics, Forecasting, E-commerce
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2008
MBA, Strategy, Finance
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2003
BSB, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Studies
Sigma Beauty 2015 - Present
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. 2014 - 2015
TaylorMade-adidas Golf 2013 - 2014
Gartner Studios 2012 - 2013
Best Buy 2007 - 2012
Target Corporation 2005 - 2007
Fortune Bay Resort Casino & The Wilderness Golf Course 2004 - 2005
Sunrise Deli & Specialty Foods October 2001 - September 2004
Life Fitness May 2000 - October 2001
McGlynn Bakeries April 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Business Planning, Retail, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, National Account..., Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Sales Operations, Management, Product Development, Leadership, Sales, Multi-channel Marketing, Multi-channel Retail, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Forecasting, Training, Segmentation, Consumer Products, Customer Experience, Sourcing, Inventory Management, Strategic Brand..., Customer Segmentation..., Consumer Electronics, Income Statement, Creative Direction, Vendor Management, Consumer Marketing, Go-to-market Strategy, Retail Category..., Retail Marketing, Integrated Marketing..., Value Propositions, Local Marketing, Brand Management, Category Management, Strategic Partnerships
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
MBA, Marketing, New Venture Management
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BSB, Marketing, Sports Management
Target September 2014 - September 2015
Target June 2013 - September 2014
University of Minnesota May 2011 - June 2013
Target June 2012 - August 2012
University of Minnesota September 2009 - May 2011
Best Buy June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Version One, JIRA, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft Office, Mac, Customer Service, Teamwork, Outlook, Visio, Sketch, HTML, Project Management, Software Installation, Access, Windows 7, Social Media, Leadership, Social Networking, Process Improvement, Conflict Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Retail, Research, Problem Solving, SharePoint, Windows, Management, Analysis, Photoshop
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
BS, Management Information Systems and Finance
Best Buy July 2013 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Retail, Microsoft Office, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Leadership, Apple Certified
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2015 — 2019
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
North Highland October 2014 - Present
Capgemini January 2010 - October 2014
Capgemini July 2006 - January 2010
Amazon.COM September 2005 - July 2006
Best Buy June 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Business Process..., Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Consulting, Integration, Leadership, Retail, Strategy, Team Leadership, Account Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, E-commerce
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Strategy, Management
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science in Business, Supply Chain Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting, 3.5 / 4.0
LoyaltyOne September 2010 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans May 2009 - July 2010
Best Buy May 2005 - February 2009
Best Buy August 2003 - May 2005
Best Buy September 2001 - August 2003
Life Fitness October 1999 - September 2001
Arthur J. Gallagher July 1997 - June 1998
Aon Risk Services, Inc. 1993 - 1997
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Product Development, Positioning, Customer Retention, Budgets, Project Planning, Segmentation, Direct Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Email Marketing, Analytics, Database Marketing, Retail, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Brand Management, Online Marketing, Leadership, Marketing, Management, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1998 — 1999
M.B.A., Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1988 — 1993
Bachelors of Business Administration, Risk Management
Matchstick Ventures March 2015 - Present
Venture Superfly January 2012 - Present
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management November 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota -- Venture Center August 2010 - August 2011
Oxygen Plus, Inc. August 2005 - September 2010
Mix & Burn March 2005 - June 2005
Morphic Outerwear (Benzick Companies, LLC) July 1999 - December 2004
Best Buy December 2003 - April 2004
Best, Inc. Foodservice Management September 1992 - August 1997
McElligott Wright Morrison White Advertising October 1990 - September 1992
Skills
Product Development, New Business Development, Business Planning, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1998 — 2000
MBA, Marketing
University of St. Thomas 1985 — 1990
B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing
Best Buy February 2015 - Present
The Hartford March 2014 - February 2015
Wilmington Trust December 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Financial Projection, Financial Modeling, Business Development, Investments, Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Corporate Finance, Leadership, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Watertown-Mayer High School 2005 — 2009
UnitedHealth Group March 2015 - Present
Best Buy August 2013 - March 2015
Buffalo Wild Wings March 2010 - August 2013
Comcast September 2009 - February 2010
Carlson Wagonlit Travel December 2006 - March 2009
Hartford Life January 2006 - December 2006
Hartford Life August 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Project Management, Peopleclick, Travel Agency, Working Experience, Payroll, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Social Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Negotiation, FLMA, Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, HRIS, Technical Recruiting, Organizational..., Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, College Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Resume Writing, Benefits Negotiation, Temporary Placement, Executive Search, Contract Recruitment, Strategy, Onboarding, Hiring, CRM, Screening Resumes, Screening, Staffing Services, Employer Branding, Deferred Compensation, Social Networking, Time Management, Sourcing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2003
BSB-Business, Human Resources & Industrial Relations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
BSB, business - HRIR
Magnolia Pictures January 2014 - Present
Magnolia Pictures / HDNet Films / Landmark Theatres / Truly Indie December 2006 - December 2013
Navarre Corporation 2004 - 2006
Warner Music Group 2003 - 2004
Best Buy 1998 - 2003
Skills
New Business Development, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Consultative Selling, Cost Reduction, Forecasting, Retail, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Promotions, Merchandising, Account Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Team Building, Excel, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Word, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Vendor Relations, Competitive Analysis, Entertainment, Mentoring, Supply Chain, Category Management, Business Planning, Outlook, Process Improvement, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Strategy, Budgets, Selling, E-commerce, Business Development, Sales, Online Marketing, P&L Management, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Brand Management, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Management and Economics
Hoffman Estates High School 1985 — 1989
Dipolma
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Best Buy May 2009 - September 2014
Deloitte January 2008 - May 2009
Deloitte September 2006 - January 2008
Deloitte November 2004 - September 2006
Wal-Mart May 2004 - November 2004
Wal-Mart January 1999 - May 2004
Wal-Mart November 1998 - January 1999
Skills
IT Audit, Information Security, SQL, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Analysis, Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, SAP ERP, Baan ERP, Hyperion, Unix Security, Linux, Windows, Active Directory, LDAP, CISSP, CISA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Internal Audit, Risk Management, SAS70, Internal Controls, Oracle Identity Manager, Identity Management, Application Security, SOX, Audit, Endpoint Security, SDLC, Information Technology, IT Management, Risk Assessment, Process Improvement, Information Security..., Fraud, Enterprise Risk..., Leadership, Security, Databases, Governance
Education
Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2004
Minor
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
White Bear Lake High School 1998 — 1999
Eagan High School 1997 — 1998
Highland Park High School 1996 — 1997
Best Buy January 2008 - Present
Circuit City October 2007 - January 2008
Ameriprise Financial July 2006 - September 2007
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2006
B.A., Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
B.S., Economics, Management
General Motors June 2015 - Present
University of Michigan-Flint September 2013 - April 2015
University of Michigan September 2013 - April 2015
Heinrocket, Inc August 2012 - February 2015
Chrysler Group LLC June 2014 - August 2014
Best Buy October 2006 - August 2012
BBY October 2006 - July 2012
Best Buy October 2000 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Windows, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Training, Retail, PowerPoint, Budgets, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Computer Hardware, Management, Sales, Social Media, Public Speaking, HTML, Sales Management
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan-Flint 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Best Buy July 2014 - Present
Best Buy July 2012 - July 2014
F2 Intelligence Group May 2011 - July 2012
Target Corporation February 2004 - May 2011
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage June 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Operational Planning, Financial Reporting, Market Analysis, Forecasting, Analysis, Valuation, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2009
MBA, Finance
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Business Administration 1999 — 2003
BBA, Finance, Real Estate
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1996 — 1999
Mechanical Engineering
Best Buy November 2014 - Present
Chico's FAS Inc. August 2012 - October 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company April 2011 - August 2012
JPMorgan Chase August 2008 - April 2011
JPMorgan Chase December 2006 - August 2008
Target July 2005 - December 2006
Target September 2003 - July 2005
Target March 2002 - September 2003
Fingerhut 2000 - 2001
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2007
MBA
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's Science Business
Best Buy December 2013 - Present
Best Buy May 2011 - December 2013
Best Buy December 2008 - May 2011
Best Buy January 2007 - December 2008
Best Buy March 2005 - January 2007
Best Buy January 2004 - March 2005
Best Buy January 2003 - January 2004
Best Buy March 2002 - January 2003
Youngstedt's of Wisconsin July 2000 - December 2001
Progressive Custom Wheel September 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Global Operations, International Operations, Team Building, Operations Management, Process Development, Supply Chain, Private Label, Inventory Control, Business Analysis, Retek, SAP, Multi-channel Retail, Visio, Demand Planning, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Inventory Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2006
MBA, Supply Chain, Operations Management and International Business
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1998 — 2001
BS, Major Business Administration and Minor in Logistics Management
Chippewa Valley Technical College 1995 — 1998
AAS, Marketing
Orbitz Worldwide May 2015 - Present
Merkle March 2014 - May 2015
VivaKi August 2012 - March 2014
Resolution Media, an Omnicom Company September 2011 - August 2012
FRWD Co. July 2010 - September 2011
Best Buy July 2009 - July 2010
Digital River September 2007 - November 2008
Taylor Corporation January 2006 - July 2007
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing and Finance
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2003
BSB, Marketing
UNSW Australia 2002 — 2002
SpartanNash 2012 - Present
Best Buy 2004 - 2012
Ecolab 2000 - 2004
Ecolab 1995 - 2000
Target 1990 - 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, M&A experience, Performance Management, Financial Planning, Planning, Cash Management, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Business Integration, Strategic Financial..., M &A, Project Planning, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Joint Ventures, Business Valuation, Decision Support, Capital Planning &..., Pricing Strategy, Financial Reporting, System Deployment, Investor Relations, Board of Directors..., Business Interruption, Corporate Budgeting, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Forecasting & Planning, Retail, Managerial Finance, Management, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Essbase, Income Statement, Analytics, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Capital Budgeting, Accounting, Cash Flow, P&L Management, Financial Forecasting, Internal Controls, Valuation, Executive Management, Contract Negotiation, Acquisition Integration
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
B.S. and MBA, Finance & Accounting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Best Buy March 2015 - Present
Best Buy February 2014 - March 2015
Analysts International Corporation (AIC) March 2013 - February 2014
SafeNet Consulting November 2012 - March 2013
Sleep Number by Select Comfort March 2011 - November 2012
Best Buy January 2008 - October 2010
Best Buy January 2006 - January 2008
Best Buy December 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Insights, Direct Mail, Retail, Product Marketing, Email Marketing, Merchandising, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Product Launch, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Private Label, Agency Relations, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Relationship Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Research, CRM, Digital Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Analytics, Segmentation, E-commerce, Market Planning, Market Research, Budgets
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing and Supply Chain
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physiology
MatrixCare March 2015 - Present
Pacific Ingenium, Inc January 2010 - Present
Best Buy September 2014 - March 2015
NRT October 2013 - June 2014
Best Buy May 2012 - October 2013
Ceridian 2009 - 2010
Wand December 2008 - 2010
Vital Images, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Skills
Software Development, Agile Project Management, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Scrum, Process Improvement, ASP.NET, Leadership, SQL, Agile Methodologies, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Design, Test Driven Development, JavaScript, Outsourcing, WCF, TFS, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Software Project..., Integration, Cloud Computing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Nerdery, A Developer-Driven Interactive Production Shop April 2014 - Present
Digital River, Global E-Commerce for Software and Consumer Technology August 2007 - March 2014
CBR Incorporated, A privately owned specialty retail company with 42 stores in 12 airports 2005 - 2007
Gelco Information Network, Software Provider for Expense Management 2004 - 2005
Best Buy 1999 - 2004
Kmart Corporation May 1997 - April 1999
Dayton Hudson Department Stores June 1990 - April 1996
Skills
Forecasting, Accounting, Finance, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, E-commerce, Essbase, Strategic Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Team Building, System Conversion
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Finance
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
47 Credits Finance and Accounting
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science
UnitedHealth Group April 2015 - Present
Best Buy September 2013 - April 2015
Best Buy June 2010 - September 2013
Delta Air Lines January 2009 - May 2010
Northwest Airlines November 2007 - January 2009
Northwest Airlines July 2005 - November 2007
Northwest Airlines September 2000 - July 2005
Northwest Airlines February 1998 - September 2000
Fingerhut January 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Data Mining, Analytics, Segmentation, Pricing, Pricing Strategy, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Airlines, Process Improvement, Customer Insight, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Database Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1993 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1989
BS, Economics
Ecolab November 2013 - Present
Best Buy August 2012 - May 2013
General Mills March 1995 - August 2012
The Pillsbury Company 1995 - 2001
Skills
Marketing Research, Brand Equity, Nielsen, Segmentation, Consumer Products, Focus Groups, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Brand Architecture, Product Innovation, Advertising Research, Consumer Insight, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business
Best Buy April 2009 - Present
Best Buy March 2008 - April 2009
HealthPartners May 2006 - January 2008
Best Buy June 2003 - May 2005
Best Buy September 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Change Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Marketing, Training, Retail, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Marketing Communications, Business Process, Strategy, CRM
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1998
MBA, Operations and Marketing
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BSB, Marketing and Finance
CM Wenner Consulting August 2003 - Present
Independent consultant August 1999 - July 2003
Video Update May 1998 - August 1999
E.W. Blanch April 1996 - May 1998
Best Buy June 1985 - March 1996
Skills
Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Budgets, Mergers, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1986
BIS, Math, Economics
Studio L2 Pilates January 2014 - Present
New Movement Pilates January 2013 - February 2014
The Pilates Concept September 2011 - May 2012
Target January 2010 - April 2010
Creatis August 2006 - April 2010
Creatis Studio August 2008 - November 2009
Target April 2008 - August 2008
Target May 2007 - April 2008
Best Buy August 2006 - March 2007
ShopNBC December 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Health, Pilates, Wine, Strategy, Press Releases, Email Marketing, Sales, Team Building, Time Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Training, Budgets, Project Planning, Customer Service, Management, Brand Development, Market Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 2001
BA, Marketing, Spanish
Best Buy May 2015 - Present
Best Buy November 2013 - May 2015
St. Paul Pioneer Press February 2011 - November 2013
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School March 2008 - June 2011
St. Paul Pioneer Press September 2009 - January 2011
Seagate Technology May 2008 - August 2008
Jeffrey Slocum & Associates May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Analysis, Leadership, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Strategic Financial..., Data-driven Decision..., Project Management, High Organizational..., High level of initiative
Education
University of St. Thomas 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2009
BSB, Finance, Marketing
Big Lots June 2009 - Present
Circuit City August 2007 - March 2009
Circuit City July 2006 - August 2007
Best Buy October 2004 - July 2006
Best Buy January 2001 - October 2004
Best Buy December 1998 - January 2001
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 1993 — 1996
Business Management
Allianz Life September 2011 - Present
3Bridge Solutions September 2011 - Present
Accenture 2005 - September 2011
Best Buy December 2010 - August 2011
UnitedHealth Group June 2010 - November 2010
Best Buy March 2010 - June 2010
Internal Revenue Service December 2009 - March 2010
Advance Auto Parts July 2009 - December 2009
Oracle March 2009 - June 2009
Best Buy June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
SDLC, Quality Assurance, Budgets, Quality Center, Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, PMO, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Management, Business Process, Business Analysis, Business Development, Visio, Leadership, Business Intelligence, MS Project, Business Process..., Requirements Analysis, IT Strategy, Integration, Training, Vendor Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, SAP, SharePoint, Project Delivery, Access, Disaster Recovery, Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2005
Finance and Management Information Systems, Business
Cargill July 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters July 2012 - July 2014
Thomson Reuters February 2011 - July 2012
Thomson Reuters June 2009 - February 2011
Merrill Brink International 2008 - 2009
Best Buy 2008 - 2008
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing and Strategic Management
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Serta May 2012 - Present
American Signature Inc. August 2011 - May 2012
H&R Block August 2009 - August 2011
Best Buy June 1999 - June 2009
Skills
Management, Public Speaking, Sales, Service Delivery, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, English, Teaching, Team Leadership, Coaching, Time Management, Leadership Development, Inventory Management
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 1998 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
Best Buy April 2007 - Present
PricewaterhouseCoopers January 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Tax, Tax Accounting, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, International Tax, Accounting, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2010 — 2014
Masters of Business Taxation, Taxation
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2005
BSB, Accounting
Best Buy July 2014 - Present
Best Buy June 2012 - July 2014
Best Buy September 2011 - May 2012
Best Buy June 2011 - August 2011
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business, Management Information Systems, Finance, Economics Minor