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
Optum September 2013 - Present
OptumHealth September 2011 - August 2013
OptumHealth August 2010 - August 2011
OptumHealth July 2008 - August 2010
Best Buy May 2007 - September 2007
Integrated Telecom Company May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Healthcare, Strategic Planning, Managed Care, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Sales, Vendor Management, Project Management, Team Building, Product Launch, Data Analysis, Leadership, Market Research
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing/Marketing Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science in Business (B.S.B), Marketing & International Business
Stick Sells April 2013 - Present
Both Kinds of Music June 2009 - Present
Momentum Worldwide January 2011 - March 2013
Freelance May 2010 - January 2011
Brandcenter August 2008 - May 2010
Best Buy 2000 - 2008
Skills
Content Development, Copywriting, Interactive Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Concept Development, Branding & Identity, Brand Architecture, Social Media, Outdoor Advertising, Corporate Branding, User Experience, Content Strategy, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University 2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (MA), Advertising: Creative Technology
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Best Buy April 2015 - Present
Best Buy May 2013 - March 2015
Target April 2011 - April 2013
Wipro Technologies January 2008 - March 2011
Best Buy 2002 - 2007
Commerce One February 2001 - October 2001
Wipro Technologies September 1998 - February 2001
Otis Elevator 2000 - 2001
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Business Intelligence, IT Management, IT Strategy, Global Delivery, SOA, Enterprise Integration, Practice Development, Business Development, Management, Pre-sales, E-commerce, SaaS, Software Project..., Retail, P&L Responsibility, Business Strategy, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Center of Excellence, Cloud Computing, Offshoring, Business Process..., EAI, Vendor Management, Global E-commerce, Global Business..., Outsourcing, SDLC, Strategy, Big Data, Open Source, Data Warehousing, P
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2008
MBA, Corporate strategy and Finance
Malnad College of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Travelers June 2014 - August 2014
Travelers June 2013 - August 2013
Travelers January 2013 - April 2013
Camp Butwin June 2012 - August 2012
Best Buy October 2010 - January 2011
Best Buy October 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Finance, Accounting, Event Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Data Analysis, Investments, Risk Management, Management, Innovation Management, Change Management, Start-ups
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2012 — 2015
Finance
Eagan High School 2008 — 2012
TiVo May 2015 - Present
Optum - a division of UnitedHealth Group September 2013 - May 2015
Best Buy January 2013 - September 2013
Best Buy September 2010 - January 2013
Best Buy April 2009 - September 2010
Best Buy September 2007 - April 2009
Best Buy July 2004 - September 2007
Best Buy July 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, P&L Management, Merchandising, Retail, Pricing, Management, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Multi-channel Retail, Strategy, Product Management, Marketing, Analysis, Assortment, Product Development, Business Development, Demand Planning, Sales, Brand Management, Customer Experience, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Electronics, Sales Operations, CPFR, Financial Analysis, Profit, Pricing Strategy, Sourcing, Leadership, P & L Ownership, Supplier Negotiation, Financial Modeling, Presentations, Mentoring, Purchasing, Market Planning, Business Strategy, Customer Segmentation..., Negotiation, Sales Management, Account Management, Consumer Products, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, P&L, Analytics, Team Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Minnesota-Morris 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Applied Mathematics
Jacobs Marketing July 2015 - Present
Jacobs Marketing January 2015 - June 2015
General Mills August 2014 - January 2015
General Mills April 2013 - August 2014
Best Buy June 2011 - April 2013
Ingersoll Rand May 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Operations Management, Supply Chain, Excel, Word, Vendor Management, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Nielsen, Packaging, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
BSB, Supply Chain & Operations Management, Marketing
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. June 2012 - July 2014
Mu Performing Arts 2008 - 2014
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. June 2010 - June 2012
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. July 2001 - June 2010
Net Perceptions 1999 - 2001
Cyrus Intersoft 1998 - 1999
Best Buy 1996 - 1999
The Pillsbury Company 1990 - 1995
KPMG US 1989 - 1990
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Pricing, Communication Skills, Revenue Forecasting, Presentation Development, Marketing Strategy, Capital Budgeting, Risk Management, Product Management, Series 7, Mutual Funds, Financial Services, Securities, FINRA, Wealth Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1990 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Strategic Management
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Economics
Best Buy July 2012 - Present
Best Buy April 2011 - July 2012
Ipsos MediaCT 2005 - 2011
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Retail, Segmentation, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Quantitative Research, Competitive Intelligence
Education
Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Washington University in St. Louis 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing & English Literature
Crelow LLC 2014 - Present
Best Buy December 1999 - March 2014
Periscope Marketing Communications January 1994 - October 1999
U.S. Bank June 1991 - December 1993
EY August 1988 - June 1990
Skills
Income Statement, Program Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Communications Planning, Content Management, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Talent Management, Human Resources, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Training, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1990 — 1991
MBA, Marketing Management
University of St. Thomas 1984 — 1988
BA, Accounting
Thomson Reuters April 2013 - Present
Best Buy June 2012 - April 2013
Agency Trading Group, Inc. 2008 - 2011
The Leuthold Group, LLC/Leuthold Weeden Capital Management 2003 - 2008
American Express Financial Advisors 1999 - 2003
Skills
Investments, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Thinking, Business Development, Portfolio Management, Creative Problem Solving, Equity Research, Business Strategy, Strategy, Series 7, Finance, Economics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, Industry Analysis, CFA, MBA Finance, Series 86& 87, Investment Management, Analysis, Trading, Analytics, M&A analysis, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Asset Management, Equities, Financial Markets, Business Planning, Forecasting, Capital Markets, Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2004
MBA, Finance, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1994 — 1998
BBA, Organizational Management, Graduated with High Distinction in Organization Management
Ball Aerospace June 2015 - Present
Carlson School of Management September 2014 - May 2015
Hennepin County December 2014 - April 2015
Chevron June 2014 - August 2014
Pontifex Consulting Group, LLC May 2014 - May 2014
Hennepin County February 2013 - May 2014
Geek Squad October 2012 - May 2014
Minnesota Visiting Nurses Association January 2014 - April 2014
Best Buy April 2010 - October 2012
Skills
Assertiveness, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Organization, Operations Management, Close Attention to..., Persuasiveness, Hiring, Human Resources, Organizational..., Coaching, Project Management, Career Development
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources and Industrial Relations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
General Mills June 2014 - Present
General Mills May 2013 - August 2013
General Mills April 2011 - July 2012
Keane Sense of Rhythm January 2009 - June 2012
General Mills July 2009 - April 2011
General Mills July 2008 - July 2009
Best Buy May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Essbase, Pricing Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, Decision Support, Pricing, Variance Analysis
Education
University of Michigan 2012 — 2014
MBA Candidate
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2008
BSB, Finance
Regis Corporation August 2013 - July 2014
CBRE Group, Inc May 2012 - July 2012
University of Minnesota September 2007 - August 2011
Best Buy 2000 - 2010
Security Life Insurance Co. of America October 1998 - September 2000
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Fixed Asset Accounting, Monthly Account..., Sarbanes-Oxley, Annual Budget..., Financial Variance..., P&L Analysis, Lease & Real Estate..., Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
University of Wisconsin-Superior 1996 — 1998
BS, Accounting
Amazon October 2014 - Present
Amazon August 2012 - October 2014
Amazon December 2011 - August 2012
Best Buy October 2010 - September 2011
Renewal by Andersen June 2011 - August 2011
Loram May 2010 - February 2011
McDonald's March 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Forecasting, Logistics, SPC, Supplier Development, Suite, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Customer Service, Six Sigma, Microsoft Word, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business, Supply Chain and Operations Management
Fastenal June 2015 - Present
Self Employed May 2013 - Present
Best Buy June 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Team Building, Leadership, Time Management, Financial Statement..., Finance, Communication, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Java, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Maximizer, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cashiering, Computer Hardware
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2015 — 2017
Accounting and Finance
University of Minnesota Duluth 2014 — 2015
Finance
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2014
Intrawest July 2015 - Present
Sports Authority December 2013 - July 2015
Specialty Sports Venture / Vail Resorts July 2013 - December 2013
Sports Authority January 2013 - June 2013
Sports Authority October 2011 - January 2013
The Sports Authority August 2010 - October 2011
Best Buy April 2007 - August 2010
Best Buy December 2003 - April 2007
Best Buy October 2000 - December 2003
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young 1998 - 2000
Skills
Strategic Thinking, Multi-channel Retail, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., E-commerce, Process Improvement, Project Management, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Visio, Team Leadership, Access, Web Analytics, Program Management, Project Portfolio..., Customer Insight, Trend Analysis, Omniture, Business Intelligence, Inventory Control, Customer Experience, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Business Process..., SharePoint, Project Planning, Customer Service, Leadership, Database Marketing, JDA, SDLC, Strategic Planning, POS, Team Building, Management, Strategy, Enterprise Software, ERP
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2010
MBA
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1996 — 1999
BS, MIS
Cargill May 2015 - Present
Best Buy June 2012 - May 2015
Best Buy August 2010 - June 2012
Best Buy November 2007 - September 2010
Best Buy July 2006 - November 2007
General Mills June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Modeling, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Sales Operations, Retail, Strategic Financial..., Process Improvement, P&L Management, Strategy, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2006
BSB, BA, Finance, Economics
UnitedHealth Group June 2015 - Present
Target September 2014 - May 2015
Target September 2012 - September 2014
Carlson School of Management September 2011 - August 2014
Best Buy June 2006 - May 2012
Best Buy Marketing Communications 2007 - November 2011
Best Buy Corp. June 2006 - October 2007
Kerker 2005 - 2006
Skills
Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Marketing, Creative Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Creative Problem Solving, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Business Strategy, Direct Marketing, Management, Strategic Creative..., Leadership, CRM, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Consumer Insight, Customer Insight, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Marketing Research, Consumer Behaviour, Retail
Education
Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2014
MBA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Target June 2012 - Present
Best Buy April 2011 - May 2012
Minnesota State Referee Committee April 2011 - April 2012
Culver's Family Restaurant April 2007 - August 2010
Lawn Care Business May 2004 - August 2010
Skills
Coaching, Sales, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Project Management, Finance, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Management, Access, Social Media, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Toshiba America May 2011 - Present
Best Buy September 2009 - March 2011
Best Buy March 2007 - August 2009
Best Buy October 2006 - March 2007
Best Buy December 2004 - October 2006
Best Buy March 2002 - December 2004
Best Buy August 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Vendor Relations, Merchandising, Assortment, Profitability, Consumer Electronics, Retail, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Replenishment, Category Management, Forecasting, Retail Management, Supply Chain Management, P&L, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Negotiation, Management, Global Sourcing, Profit, Sales, Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Store Management, CPFR
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science in Business, Majors: Marketing and General Management; Minor: Finance
United States Postal Service April 2014 - Present
BioScrip, Inc. July 2013 - December 2013
Best Buy December 2012 - April 2013
Express Scripts March 2012 - November 2012
Kroll Ontrack March 2011 - March 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc September 2005 - November 2010
Best Buy 2002 - 2003
Nistevo 2000 - 2002
Cargill 1985 - 2000
Skills
Program Management, Product Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Enterprise Software, Business Development, Leadership, Start-ups, PMO, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Consulting, Process Improvement, Project Management, ITIL, E-commerce
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1981 — 1985
BSB, Management Information Systems
Best Buy June 2013 - Present
GRANT THORNTON January 2009 - June 2013
Skills
US GAAP, Financial Reporting, GAAP, SEC filings, Accounting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2008
BS, Accounting
Acosta Sales & Marketing July 2014 - Present
Acosta Sales & Marketing January 2013 - July 2014
Standards Stores October 2011 - September 2012
The Container Store September 2008 - October 2011
Best Buy 1997 - 2002
Target Corporation, Department Store Division 1994 - 1997
Eastman Kodak 1988 - 1994
Skills
Multi-channel Retail, Forecasting, Marketing, Merchandise Planning, Merchandising, Customer Service, Strategy, Sales, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Kimberly-Clark March 2013 - Present
Kimberly-Clark January 2011 - February 2013
Carlson School of Management February 2009 - April 2012
Kimberly-Clark May 2010 - August 2010
Best Buy January 2007 - March 2009
Accenture 2000 - 2007
Skills
Analytics, Strategy, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Marketing, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Target 2011 - Present
Best Buy March 2010 - September 2011
Digi International June 2000 - April 2010
Valspar December 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Analytics, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Essbase, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Finance, Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Competitive Analysis, Visio, Hadoop, Impala
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2008
MBA, Business
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2001
BS, Software Engineering
U.S. Bank October 2014 - Present
Tubman January 2014 - May 2014
Best Buy August 2013 - December 2013
Briol & Associates, PLLC May 2013 - August 2013
Craig-Hallum Capital Group June 2011 - February 2013
Greater Twin Cities United Way January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Valuation, Marketing, Research, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Legal Writing, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Equity Research, Social Media
Education
University of Saint Thomas School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
Bachelor’s Degree
General Mills December 2014 - Present
General Mills February 2013 - December 2014
General Mills May 2011 - February 2013
General Mills January 2009 - October 2011
General Mills November 2006 - January 2009
Best Buy 2004 - 2006
Skills
Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain Operations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Masters of Business Administration, Supply Chain and Operations
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2004
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
Office of Mayor Betsy Hodges, City of Minneapolis April 2014 - Present
Best Buy March 2011 - April 2014
Honeywell May 2010 - August 2010
Blue Green Alliance October 2007 - August 2009
Early Professional Experience June 2002 - October 2007
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
MBA
The University of Chicago 1998 — 2002
BA, Public Policy Studies
X June 2014 - Present
AllianceOne February 2010 - May 2014
Hearth & Home Technologies 2009 - March 2010
Best Buy 2008 - 2009
Wipro Technologies January 2007 - December 2008
SuperValu April 1997 - December 2007
Minnegasco 1994 - 1997
Carlson 1991 - 1994
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1988 — 1990
MBA, Information Systems
Anaplan June 2014 - Present
Anaplan Inc April 2012 - June 2014
Best Buy February 2010 - April 2012
Penchant Software December 2005 - February 2010
Neighborhood Healthcare Network September 2004 - December 2005
US Bank February 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Financial Modeling, Anaplan, Excel, Essbase, Financial Analysis, Business Objects, Financial Reporting, SQL Server, Access, Decision Support, Strategic Planning, VBA, Corporate FP&A, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Project Management, ERP, Analysis, Vendor Management, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Business Process, Cross-functional Team..., Salesforce.com
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2010
MBA, Finance
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Minnetonka High School 1996 — 2000
Best Buy October 2014 - Present
FRWD Co. June 2013 - October 2014
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. August 2012 - June 2013
University of Minnesota January 2013 - May 2013
Northwestern Mutual November 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Customer Service, Leadership, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Sales, Social Media, Online Marketing, Project Management, Project Planning, Facebook, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance & Marketing
Kennewick High School 2005 — 2009
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota April 2013 - Present
Best Buy June 2012 - April 2013
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. March 2011 - June 2012
UHG-Ovations October 2010 - March 2011
Ameriprise Financial September 2009 - November 2010
Compellent Technologies 2010 - 2010
Hudson Financial Solutions 2006 - 2008
Nash Finch Company 2005 - 2005
United Health Group 2004 - 2004
SUPERVALU 2003 - 2003
Skills
Hyperion Enterprise, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley, Business Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Mergers, PeopleSoft, Financial Modeling, ERP, Financial Services, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Forecasting, Leadership, Accounting, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Vendor Management, Program Management, IT Strategy, IT Management, Finance, Project Management, Business Process..., SDLC, Consulting
Education
National American University 2006 — 2007
BS
National American University 2006 — 2007
BS
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
In Progress
Viking Engineering & Development Inc. September 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2014 - August 2015
Kroll Ontrack November 2011 - December 2012
Sprint Nextel May 2008 - May 2011
Sprint Nextel July 2007 - May 2008
Sprint Nextel July 2005 - July 2007
Best Buy August 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Customer Retention, Retail Sales, Account Management, Outlook, OS X, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Wireless, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Process Optimization
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Finance, Entrepreneurial Management, 3.0
Como Park High School 2001 — 2005
High School
US Army November 2012 - Present
United States Army July 1997 - October 2012
Best Buy October 2001 - September 2004
United Defense, L.P. June 1998 - July 1999
United States Marine Corps October 1992 - September 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Security Clearance, Project Management, Team Leadership, Military, Team Building, Army, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Quality Management, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2011
MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2006
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Roosevelt/Folwell
Best Buy April 2014 - Present
Best Buy January 2012 - April 2014
Carlson School of Management September 2009 - December 2011
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota July 2011 - September 2011
Campus Crusade for Christ May 2011 - July 2011
Thomson Reuters July 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Forecasting, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Sales, Inventory Management, Management, Data Analysis, Organization Skills, Communication, Microsoft Office
Education
Carlson School of Management 2008 — 2011
Supply Chain and Operations Management, Business
Stryker March 2015 - Present
Stryker October 2013 - February 2015
Stryker March 2013 - September 2013
Stryker June 2012 - March 2013
Stryker July 2011 - June 2012
Best Buy March 2010 - June 2011
University of Minnesota September 2008 - December 2009
Andersen Windows May 2009 - August 2009
ZEISS MEDITEC, INC June 2008 - August 2008
Ascot Staffing June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Testing, Demand Planning, Oracle Applications, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Highly detail oriented, Agile Project Management, Management, Demand Forecasting, Data Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Operations Management and Supply Chain Management
Cretin-Derham Hall 2002 — 2006
Apadana January 2014 - Present
Carlson School of Management April 2011 - June 2013
Target June 2012 - August 2012
Persian Student Organization of Minnesota September 2011 - August 2012
TEDxUMN January 2011 - December 2011
Colgate Palmolive May 2011 - August 2011
Best Buy June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Leadership, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Event Management, Research, Teamwork, Analysis, Teaching
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
Bachelors of Science in Business, Finance, Management Information Systems
Best Buy May 2015 - Present
Best Buy August 2012 - Present
Best Buy June 2011 - August 2012
Student Union & Activies, University of Minnesota September 2008 - May 2011
Campus Crusade for Christ February 2010 - January 2011
Woodland Bank June 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, PowerPoint, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Sales, Access, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance; Supply Chain & Operations Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance; Supply Chain & Operations Mgmt
Deloitte September 2014 - Present
United States Attorney's Office District of Minnesota September 2009 - May 2014
Best Buy 2013 - 2013
Mills Fleet Farm July 2008 - August 2009
Buffalo Wild Wings July 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Sales, Outlook, Facebook, Social Networking
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Sciene in Business, Accounting
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional 2012 — 2012
Business and Culture
Champlin Park High School 2005 — 2009
GED
Best Buy May 2014 - Present
Best Buy March 2013 - Present
Macalester College September 2009 - Present
Minnesota Twins May 2012 - Present
Best Buy March 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy December 2010 - March 2012
Under Armour October 2008 - May 2009
Education
University of St. Thomas 2012 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing
Eastview High School
Best Buy September 2014 - Present
United States Army National Guard September 2014 - Present
Uninted States Army National Guard May 2011 - Present
Delta Sigma Pi September 2010 - Present
Target June 2009 - Present
Skills
Gujarati, Social Media, Marketing, Leadership, Customer Service, Training, Teamwork, Time Management, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Networking, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel
Education
ESADE Business School 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
roseville area high school
Cogensia, a CAC Group Company August 2014 - Present
Barb Olson Consulting June 2012 - July 2014
Best Buy March 2008 - May 2012
Carlson Marketing Group 1998 - 2007
Wiken Promotion and Advertising 1989 - 1998
Skills
Loyalty Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Database Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Lead Generation, Mobile Marketing, CRM, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Leadership, Marketing, Strategy, E-commerce, B2B, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Mobile Devices, Entrepreneurship, Customer Experience, Sales, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, B2B Marketing, Enterprise Software, Brand Management, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Marketing Research, Market Planning, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Direct Mail, Marketing Communications
Education
Carlson School of Management
Executive Leadership
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing & Finance
MOM Brands March 2014 - Present
MOM Brands April 2012 - Present
MOM Brands April 2010 - April 2012
Best Buy September 2008 - February 2009
Best Buy July 2005 - October 2008
Best Buy February 2004 - July 2005
Best Buy July 2002 - February 2004
Best Buy December 2001 - July 2002
McCullough Associates Consulting, LLC January 2001 - December 2001
Cindy Cox Graphic Design and Marketing 1999 - 2001
Skills
Pricing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Promotional Analysis, Customer Insight, AC Nielsen, Market Research, Consumer Marketing, Project Management, Pricing, Dashboard Development, Change Management, Price Testing, Trade Marketing, P&L Analysis, Portfolio Management..., Pricing Policy, New Product Launches, Pivot Tables, Presentation Design, Training and Development
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2003 — 2009
MBA, Marketing
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1990 — 1995
BSB, Marketing
Best Buy October 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters January 2014 - September 2014
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP May 2011 - August 2012
Regis Corporation June 2009 - August 2010
TCF Bank May 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Services, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Corporate Law, Legal Assistance, Corporate Governance, Public Speaking
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2011 — 2013
J.D., Law
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2009
B.S.B, Finance
Best Buy June 2014 - Present
Auction.com June 2013 - August 2013
Gopher Sports Marketing October 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Sports, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Teamwork, Facebook, Research, Photoshop, Sports Marketing, Social Networking, Time Management, Football
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2015
Marketing & Finance
Retired January 2013 - Present
Twin Cities Public Television July 2009 - December 2012
Best Buy February 1987 - September 2006
Laventhol & Horwath 1983 - 1987
Skills
Budgets, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Team Building, Leadership, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Project Planning, Retail, Management, Change Management, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Program Management, Nonprofits
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1983 — 1984
MBA, MBA
Best Buy June 2015 - Present
Carmichael Lynch April 2013 - May 2015
Carmichael Lynch July 2011 - March 2013
space150 April 2010 - July 2011
Martin Williams Advertising Agency August 2009 - April 2010
BBDO Minneapolis July 2008 - August 2009
BBDO Minneapolis June 2007 - July 2008
BBDO Minneapolis November 2006 - May 2007
Skills
New Business Development, Radio, Outdoor Advertising, Broadcast, In-store, Client Experience, Event Marketing, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Television, B2C, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Marketing Management, Key Account Management, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Strategy, CRM, Creative Strategy, Email Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Online Advertising, Media Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2007
BSB, Marketing, Advertising
Best Buy December 2013 - Present
Best Buy April 2012 - December 2013
Best Buy February 2009 - June 2012
Best Buy July 2007 - February 2009
Best Buy July 2005 - July 2007
Best Buy January 2005 - July 2005
Best Buy April 2001 - February 2004
Carlson Wagonlit Travel November 1998 - April 2001
Skills
Change Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Management, Team Building, People Development, Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Business Operations, Budgets
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Entrepreneurial Management, Leadership, Marketing
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Leadership
US Bank July 2015 - Present
TITLE Boxing Club Lakeville 2012 - Present
US Bank 2009 - 2012
US Bank 2007 - 2008
Best Buy 2006 - 2007
Ecolab 2001 - 2005
Net Perceptions 2000 - 2001
Metris Companies 1999 - 2000
Office of the Legislative Auditor 1993 - 1999
Skills
Enterprise Risk..., SOX, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Security, IT Audit, IT Governance, Governance, Risk Assessment, Auditing, GLBA, Compliance, SAS70, Program Management, Access, IT Risk, Identity Management, Disaster Recovery, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Information Technology, Internal Audit
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, MIS
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BS, Accounting, Finance
Chewy.com August 2014 - Present
Amazon August 2012 - July 2014
Consilium Capital Group January 2010 - July 2012
Best Buy April 2011 - May 2012
Target May 2010 - March 2011
Target March 2009 - April 2010
Target September 2007 - February 2009
Target March 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Leadership, Email Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Forecasting, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Talent Acquisition, Multi-channel Retail, E-commerce, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
MBA, Strategy
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Marketing; Management
Best Buy December 2006 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota May 2000 - December 2006
Skills
Performance Management, Program Management, Interviews, Temporary Placement, Leadership, Employee Relations, Business Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Onboarding, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Merchandising, Coaching, Leadership Development, Sourcing, Employee Training, Personnel Management, Training, Organizational Design, New Hire Orientations, Employment Law, Store Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Marketing, Performance Improvement, Organizational..., Customer Service, Management, Deferred Compensation, Microsoft Excel, Benefits Administration, College Recruiting, Policy, Workforce Planning, Retail, Hiring, Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Vendor Management, Organizational..., HRIS
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1992 — 1994
Master's, Industrial Relations
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's, Fashion Merchandising
Best Buy July 2015 - Present
Best Buy March 2012 - July 2015
Best Buy November 2010 - March 2012
Best Buy Co, Inc. September 2007 - November 2010
Best Buy December 2005 - September 2007
Best Buy June 2004 - December 2005
ConAgra Foods May 2003 - June 2004
American Express Financial Advisors September 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Retail, Income Statement, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Multi-channel Retail, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Training, Customer Service, Essbase, Data Analysis, Business Strategy, Performance Management, Budgets, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Analysis, Leadership, P
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2010
MBA
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance and Marketing
Milwaukee Jewish Federation February 2012 - Present
FIS August 2008 - February 2012
Northwest Airlines, Inc. July 2005 - August 2008
Best Buy June 2004 - August 2004
Mertz Associates January 2000 - July 2003
Skills
Hyperion Enterprise, Finance, Accounting, Budgets, Forecasting, Essbase, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Variance Analysis, Hyperion Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Management, Accounts Payable, Strategic Planning, Acquisition Integration, Revenue Forecasting, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, US GAAP, Process Improvement, Budgeting, Oracle Financials, HFM, Business Planning, Analysis, Corporate Finance, Cash Management, Account Reconciliation, Income Statement, Capital Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Project Planning, Consolidation, Treasury Management, Business Process..., Oracle E-Business Suite, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Executive Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Hyperion, Cost, Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA, Finance & Strategy
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Lubar School of Business 1996 — 1999
BBA, Finance, Real Estate, Economics
Best Buy April 2005 - Present
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Income Statement, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Operations Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Software Project..., P&L, Profit, P&L Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1990 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
BTB Consulting 2009 - Present
STAR Collaborative July 2009 - May 2012
Accenture 1997 - 2009
Best Buy 2002 - 2004
Oracle 1997 - 1999
Skills
Program Management, Integration, Relationship Management, CRM, Consulting, Leadership, Operations Management, Process Design, Project Management, Project Planning, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Management Consulting, Supply Chain, Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1989 — 1994
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1993
Best Buy April 2015 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. December 2009 - April 2015
Ameriprise Financial June 2004 - December 2009
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. October 2000 - June 2004
American Express Financial Advisors October 1997 - October 2000
American Express Financial AdvisorsStart February 1988 - October 1997
Skills
Vendor Management, Service Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, ITIL, Asset Managment, IT Strategy, IT Service Management, SDLC, Asset Management, IT Operations, PMP, PMO, Requirements Analysis, Project Portfolio..., Software Documentation, Business Requirements, Service Delivery, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., Resource Management, IT Management, Business Process, Project Delivery, Incident Management, Data Center, Change Management, Requirements Gathering, Visio, IT Outsourcing, SharePoint, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Business Continuity, Team Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1975 — 1979
Benchmark Learning
SharePoint 2010 Business Intelligence
New Horizons of Minnesota
ITIL Manager Certification, With distinction
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
CPA Certificate
Best Buy June 2015 - Present
Best Buy November 2014 - June 2015
Pearson VUE July 2010 - November 2014
Pearson VUE April 2006 - July 2010
Symantec September 2005 - April 2006
Pearson VUE June 2002 - September 2005
Nistevo Corporation June 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Java, JSF, JSP, SQL, Spring, jQuery, JavaScript, Tomcat, HTML, CSS, Agile, Python, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, ETL, Testing, Agile Methodologies, Databases, Java Enterprise Edition, Web Applications, Business Intelligence, Maven, Git, JPA, REST, Oracle, Architectures, Architecture, Spring Framework
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1996 — 2000
BSB, Management of Information Systems
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Best Buy November 2011 - May 2014
Carlson Wagonlit Travel September 2010 - November 2011
Carlson Companies November 2008 - September 2010
General Mills September 2002 - November 2008
Diageo / Pillsbury 1998 - 2002
Piper Jaffray 1996 - 1998
Osmonics (GE) 1994 - 1995
Skills
Security, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Information Security, Leadership, Management, CISSP, Vendor Management, SCCM, Process Improvement, Computer Security, IT Management, Enterprise Software, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Networking, ITIL, IT Operations, Business Process..., SDLC, Change Management, IT Strategy, Data Center, Integration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security, SharePoint, Information Technology, Governance, Cross-functional Team..., Active Directory, VMware, Virtualization, Business Continuity, System Deployment, Visio, PCI DSS, Security Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2007
Masters of Science, Management of Technology, Magna Cum Laude
Surescripts March 2014 - Present
Finnerty IT Consulting, Inc. June 2011 - Present
SapientNitro December 2012 - March 2014
Reside (now called Magnet360) October 2010 - June 2011
Solutia Consulting 2007 - December 2010
Best Buy April 2008 - October 2010
University of Minnesota 2003 - 2007
Northwest Airlines 2000 - 2003
Northwest Airlines 1998 - 2000
Skills
Agile Project Management, Technical Project..., Social Media, Digital Strategy, Mobile Strategy, Iterative Design, Customer Experience..., User Experience, Business Intelligence, Data Quality, Physical Data Modeling, Logical Data Modeling, Conceptual Modeling, Business Analysis, Web Strategy, Interactive Strategy, Social Research, Research Design, User Studies, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science, User Modeling, Agile Methodologies, Customer Experience, E-commerce, Requirements Analysis, Business Requirements, Visio, Enterprise Architecture, Usability Testing, Interactive Marketing, Project Management, SDLC, Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Requirements Gathering, Business Process, Software Development, CRM, Strategy, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2007
PhD, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2004
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer and Information Science
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1980 — 1984
BS, Management
Red Wing Shoe Company March 2009 - Present
Best Buy September 2007 - March 2009
Best Buy July 2005 - September 2007
General Mills 2000 - 2005
Larson Allen Weishair & Co., LLP 1995 - 2000
Skills
Analysis, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Financial Planning, P&L Management, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Retail, Income Statement, Forecasting
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1991 — 1995
Bachelor Degree, Accounting
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Finance, Entrepreneurial Management
Optum Rx (UHG) March 2015 - Present
Best Buy 2010 - March 2015
Northwest Airlines 2001 - 2009
Skills
Management, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Project Management, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Pricing, Business Analysis, Inventory Management, Airlines, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2001
Lifetouch June 2015 - Present
Allianz Life April 2014 - June 2015
Deluxe Corporation October 2013 - March 2014
Best Buy December 2011 - September 2013
Best Buy March 2009 - December 2011
CHS September 2008 - March 2009
Ameriprise Financial February 2006 - September 2008
American Express June 2000 - February 2006
Skills
E-commerce, IT Strategy, Consulting, Mobile Technology, Solution Architecture, Integration, Agile Methodologies, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Cloud Computing, Security, Enterprise Software, Management, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, ITIL, SOA, Product Management, Product Development, Mobile Product..., Information Architecture, Visual Design, Wireframes, Vendor Management, IT Management, IT Service Management, ATG Commerce, Oracle Commerce / ATG, Endeca, Oracle BCC, Oracle CSC, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe CQ5, Adobe Scene7, Strategy, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Devices, Leadership, Software Development
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1996 — 2002
Finance and Management of Information Systems
Best Buy June 2014 - Present
Best Buy January 2013 - June 2014
Best Buy September 2011 - January 2013
Best Buy April 2005 - November 2011
CH Robinson May 2004 - April 2005
Best Buy January 2002 - May 2004
Best Buy January 2000 - January 2002
Mallinckrodt May 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Personnel Management, OFCCP, Project Management, Employee Training, People Development, Employee Management, Team Leadership, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, I-9 Compliance, Achieve Results, Training, Applicant Tracking...
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1997
Masters of Arts Industrial Relations
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Business Administration, Concentrations in Human Resources and Organizational Management
Midwest Dental 2013 - Present
Best Buy 2011 - 2013
United Healthcare 2009 - 2011
Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES) 2000 - 2009
Sun Country Airlines 2007 - 2008
National Air Carrier Association (NACA) 2003 - 2008
Champion Air 1997 - 2007
Jumpin' Jax Corporation 1995 - 1997
MoneyGram International (formerly Travelers Express) 1994 - 1995
Northwest Airlines 1988 - 1994
Skills
Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Finance, Vendor Management, Forecasting, Leadership, Project Planning, Budgets, Management, Operations Management, Financial Modeling, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Inspiring People, Turn Around Management, Growth Strategies, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Building Relationships, Long-term Customer..., Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, Business Turn-arounds, P&L Management, Full P&L Responsibility, People Development, Team Building, Capital Project Planning, Analytics, Strategic Financial..., Six Sigma, Performance Management, P&L, Marketing, Executive Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1988 — 1990
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
University of Notre Dame 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Hillside Junior High
WDM Dowling
WDM Dowling
Best Buy July 2013 - Present
Best Buy April 2012 - July 2013
Best Buy August 2010 - March 2012
Best Buy April 2009 - June 2010
Best Buy February 2008 - March 2009
Best Buy October 2007 - February 2008
Best Buy May 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Decision Support, Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Budget Process, People Development, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Budgets, Essbase, Forecasting, Analysis, Retail, Strategic Partnerships, P&L, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Management, Leadership, P&L Management, Inventory Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2012 — 2016
MBA, Finance
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2005
BSB, Finance
Optimum Card Solutions January 2006 - Present
Incentive Gift Card Council June 1997 - September 2009
Best Buy June 1994 - December 2005
Skills
Website Development, Loyalty Programs, Gift Cards, Sales, POS, Loyalty Marketing, B2B, Direct Marketing, Account Management, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Management, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Credit Cards, Customer Acquisition, Customer Retention, E-commerce, Forecasting, Lead Generation, Management, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Mobile Devices, P, Product Development, Product Marketing, Retail, Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Leadership, Business Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1989 — 1993
BA, Finance
Accenture 2004 - Present
Accenture Inc. 2004 - Present
The Hartford 2010 - 2011
Best Buy 2003 - 2004
Skills
Business Analysis, Program Management, IT Strategy, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Outsourcing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Information Technology
Cargill August 2015 - Present
Cargill November 2014 - August 2015
Cargill June 2013 - November 2014
Best Buy December 2009 - June 2013
Best Buy March 2008 - December 2009
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly August 2004 - February 2008
Carver Moquist & Associates, LLC November 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Essbase, Bank Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Tax, GAAP, Payroll, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, General Ledger, Accounting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2004
MBA, Finance
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1996 — 2000
BBA, Accounting
University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development May 2014 - Present
Target February 2013 - May 2014
Target April 2011 - January 2013
Target June 2010 - March 2011
Target July 2008 - May 2010
Best Buy June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Inventory Management, Management, Business Analysis, Leadership, Forecasting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2008
BSB, Marketing, International Business
Best Buy July 2014 - Present
Best Buy May 2012 - June 2014
Best Buy May 2008 - January 2011
Best Buy August 2004 - May 2008
Skills
Planograms, Excel, JDA, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Retail, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Space Management, Store Management, Forecasting, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2008
Bachelor's of Science in Business, Planogram Look & Feel - Imagery
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2008
BSB, Marketing and Supply Chain Management
The Toro Company February 2014 - Present
3M July 2013 - November 2013
Best Buy June 2008 - June 2013
CarVal Investors April 2007 - December 2007
Wells Fargo Co. April 2006 - April 2007
Panasonic of North America June 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Financial & Operational..., Financial Planning, SEC Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Long Range Planning, Planning System..., Reporting System..., Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
Master of Accountancy, Accounting
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science in Business,, Accounting, High Distinction graduate, summa cum laude
Best Buy April 2009 - Present
Best Buy February 2008 - April 2009
Best Buy November 2004 - February 2008
Best Buy March 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Pricing, Merchandising, Management, Process Improvement, Retail, Strategy, Inventory Management, Purchasing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 2001
BSB, Marketing
Best Buy August 2012 - Present
Best Buy January 2011 - August 2012
Best Buy June 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Performance Management, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Training, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Strategic Partnerships, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Store Management, Retail, Employee Training, Benefits Administration, Customer Service, Management, Hiring, Policy, Sales Operations, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2009
M.A., HRIR, Human Resources
University of St. Thomas 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Finance
Best Buy VP, Merchandising for Home Theater & Digital Imaging at BBYBest BuyApril 1997 - Present
Skills
P&L Management, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Leadership, Consumer Electronics, Marketing, Multi-channel Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Strategy, Sales Management, Customer Experience, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Store Management, Forecasting, Profit, Pricing, Visual Merchandising, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, B2B, P&L, Strategic Partnerships, E-commerce, Market Planning, Multi-channel Marketing, Customer Retention, Account Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
The Schwan Food Company October 2012 - Present
Best Buy June 2011 - October 2012
Carlson School of Management September 2009 - May 2011
The Toro Company May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Marketing Research, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Analytics, Strategy
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Candidate
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
BSB, Marketing
Paul-Valery Universite, IEFE 2009 — 2009
French, History
Best Buy August 2014 - Present
Best Buy August 2011 - August 2014
Nash Finch Company February 2010 - August 2011
Best Buy June 2008 - February 2009
Best Buy December 2006 - June 2008
Best Buy March 2006 - December 2006
Best Buy June 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2004
B.S.B., General Management with Entrepreneurial Studies
Target January 2014 - Present
Target January 2013 - Present
Best Buy October 2009 - January 2013
Best Buy February 2009 - October 2009
Best Buy February 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Supply Chain, Business Process..., Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Transportation..., Freight, Management, Shipping, Supply Chain..., Integration, Inventory Control
Education
Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Information Systems, Management, Finance
Best Buy February 2011 - Present
Best Buy August 2009 - February 2011
PepsiCo June 2004 - August 2004
Charles Schwab November 1998 - July 2003
Canyon Ranch December 1997 - September 1999
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing
University of Pennsylvania 1991 — 1995
BA, American History
Hertz January 2014 - Present
First Data Corporation October 2013 - January 2014
Best Buy November 2008 - April 2013
Northwest Airlines October 2007 - November 2008
UnitedHealth Group June 2005 - October 2007
Northwest Airlines October 1995 - June 2005
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. June 1991 - October 1995
Skills
Large-Scale Budget &..., Budgets, Forecasting, Capital Project Analysis, Long Range Planning, Strategic Planning, Investor Relations, Leadership, Written Communication, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Management, Capital Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Management, Financial Modeling, Finance
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance