Best Buy

Industry: Consumer electronics company

Description

Best 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

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Adam Haddad Adam Haddad Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Adam Haddad's Best Buy Experience May 2007 - September 2007
Job Director, Commercial Market Management & Solutions at Optum
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
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

Don Sticksel Don Sticksel Los Angeles, California Details
Don Sticksel's Best Buy Experience 2000 - 2008
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Raghu Venkateshwar Raghu Venkateshwar Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Raghu Venkateshwar's Best Buy Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Sr. Director Technology at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Eddie Glozman Eddie Glozman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Eddie Glozman's Best Buy Experience October 2010 - January 2011
Job Finance Associate at Cargill
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Tom Kluis Tom Kluis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tom Kluis's Best Buy Experience January 2013 - September 2013
Job National Account Manager at TiVo
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
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

Allison Werr Allison Werr Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Allison Werr's Best Buy Experience June 2011 - April 2013
Job Category Manager at Jacobs Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Atlee Wong Atlee Wong Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Atlee Wong's Best Buy Experience 1996 - 1999
Job Experienced Financial, Product Pricing and Business Strategy Professional
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Brian Pickens Brian Pickens Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brian Pickens's Best Buy Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Manager, Enterprise NPS Consumer Insights Unit at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Patrick Hagen Patrick Hagen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Patrick Hagen's Best Buy Experience December 1999 - March 2014
Job CCO and Cofounder at Crelow.com
Industry Internet
Experience
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

Patrick Magnusson, CFA Patrick Magnusson, CFA Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Patrick Magnusson, CFA's Best Buy Experience June 2012 - April 2013
Job Strategy | Finance | Investment
Industry Information Services
Experience
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

Stanislav Stantchevski Stanislav Stantchevski Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Stanislav Stantchevski's Best Buy Experience April 2010 - October 2012
Job Human Resources Business Partner at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Beth Novak Beth Novak Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Beth Novak's Best Buy Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Senior Financial Analyst General Mills
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Dave Mikelson Dave Mikelson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Dave Mikelson's Best Buy Experience 2000 - 2010
Job Sr. Accountant
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Amy Hietala Amy Hietala San Bernardino, California Details
Amy Hietala's Best Buy Experience October 2010 - September 2011
Job Area Manager at Amazon
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Aaron Burgess Aaron Burgess Duluth, Minnesota Details
Aaron Burgess's Best Buy Experience June 2011 - August 2012
Job Accounting and Finance Student at Carlson School of Management
Industry
Experience
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

Andy Villas Andy Villas Greater Denver Area Details
Andy Villas's Best Buy Experience April 2007 - August 2010
Job VP Digital Solutions at Intrawest
Industry Hospitality
Experience
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

Amy Erickson Amy Erickson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amy Erickson's Best Buy Experience June 2012 - May 2015
Job Financial Planning & Analysis Lead, Cargill Salt
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
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

Priya Monie, MBA Priya Monie, MBA Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Priya Monie, MBA's Best Buy Experience June 2006 - May 2012
Job Manager, Marketing | Consumer Experience at Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Donny Harrop Donny Harrop Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Donny Harrop's Best Buy Experience April 2011 - May 2012
Job Sr. Business AnalystMerchandise Planning Target Corp.
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Rob McFarlane Rob McFarlane Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Rob McFarlane's Best Buy Experience September 2009 - March 2011
Job Channel Sales Manager at Toshiba America
Industry Retail
Experience
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

DeAnna Hanson DeAnna Hanson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
DeAnna Hanson's Best Buy Experience December 2012 - April 2013
Job ITSM Service Manager at United States Postal Service
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Breane Roush Breane Roush Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Breane Roush's Best Buy Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Senior Accounting Analyst at Best Buy
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Anne Graupmann Anne Graupmann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Anne Graupmann's Best Buy Experience 1997 - 2002
Job Business Manager at Acosta Sales & Marketing
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Breanna Kuhn Breanna Kuhn Green Bay, Wisconsin Area Details
Breanna Kuhn's Best Buy Experience January 2007 - March 2009
Job Brand Manager at KimberlyClark
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

JP Stutzman JP Stutzman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
JP Stutzman's Best Buy Experience March 2010 - September 2011
Job Sr Financial Analyst, MBA
Industry Executive Office
Experience
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

Colleen Ritchie Colleen Ritchie Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Colleen Ritchie's Best Buy Experience August 2013 - December 2013
Job Contract Negotiator at U.S. Bank
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Emily Weidemann Emily Weidemann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Emily Weidemann's Best Buy Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Senior Supply Chain Manager at General Mills
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Stephanie Zawistowski Stephanie Zawistowski Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Stephanie Zawistowski's Best Buy Experience March 2011 - April 2014
Job Sustainability Policy Aide at Office of Mayor Betsy Hodges, City of Minneapolis
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

Tim Wuennecke Tim Wuennecke Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tim Wuennecke's Best Buy Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Contractor: Report Writer / Developer at AllianceOneInc
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Tom Jones Tom Jones Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Tom Jones's Best Buy Experience February 2010 - April 2012
Job CPG/Retail Vertical Enterprise Lead, Central at Anaplan
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Brittany Epand Brittany Epand Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brittany Epand's Best Buy Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Financial Analyst, ECommerce at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Carter Leuthold Carter Leuthold Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Carter Leuthold's Best Buy Experience June 2012 - April 2013
Job IT Management Consultant at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Robert Fruhstuck Robert Fruhstuck Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Robert Fruhstuck's Best Buy Experience August 2003 - March 2005
Job Supply Chain Manager at Viking Engineering & Development Inc.
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
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

Alvin Graham Alvin Graham Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Alvin Graham's Best Buy Experience October 2001 - September 2004
Job Plans Officer at US Army
Industry Military
Experience
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

DJ Fett DJ Fett Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Details
DJ Fett's Best Buy Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Senior Demand Forecast Analyst at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Erica Dixon Erica Dixon San Francisco Bay Area Details
Erica Dixon's Best Buy Experience March 2010 - June 2011
Job Associate Unit Manager at Stryker
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Ameer Kian Ameer Kian Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ameer Kian's Best Buy Experience June 2008 - September 2008
Job Business Development at Apadana
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Amanda Legler Amanda Legler Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amanda Legler's Best Buy Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Product Manager Trade In at Best Buy
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
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

Aaron Gigler Aaron Gigler Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Aaron Gigler's Best Buy Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Audit Assistant at Deloitte
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Briana Hassett Briana Hassett Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Briana Hassett's Best Buy Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Buyer, Printers & Consumables at Best Buy
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Seema Patel Seema Patel Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Seema Patel's Best Buy Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Merchant Analyst at Best Buy
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Barbara Frey Olson Barbara Frey Olson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Barbara Frey Olson's Best Buy Experience March 2008 - May 2012
Job Sr. VP, Loyalty & 1:1 Solutions at Cogensia, a CAC Group Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Cynthia Feeney Cynthia Feeney Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Cynthia Feeney's Best Buy Experience September 2008 - February 2009
Job Pricing and Business Analytics
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Arjun Mani Arjun Mani Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Arjun Mani's Best Buy Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Attorney Vendor Contracting Supply Chain Operations at Best Buy
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Chris Schaaf Chris Schaaf Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Chris Schaaf's Best Buy Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Student at University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
Industry Sports
Experience
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

Barb Van Loenen Barb Van Loenen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Barb Van Loenen's Best Buy Experience February 1987 - September 2006
Job Community volunteer
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Sofya (Guterman) Vannelli Sofya (Guterman) Vannelli Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sofya (Guterman) Vannelli's Best Buy Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Manager, Brand Campaigns at Best Buy
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

April Wagner April Wagner Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
April Wagner's Best Buy Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Business Planning, Operations, & Strategic Leader
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Dale Ogren Dale Ogren Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Dale Ogren's Best Buy Experience 2006 - 2007
Job IT Risk Oversight at US Bank and Owner TITLE Boxing Club Lakeville
Industry Banking
Experience
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

Eric Kau Eric Kau Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Eric Kau's Best Buy Experience April 2011 - May 2012
Job Director of Merchandising Operations at Chewy.com
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Carla Kasel, MAIR, SPHR Carla Kasel, MAIR, SPHR Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Carla Kasel, MAIR, SPHR's Best Buy Experience December 2006 - Present
Job HR Manager at Best Buy
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
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

Beth Kemmetmueller Beth Kemmetmueller Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Beth Kemmetmueller's Best Buy Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Senior Finance Manager, US Retail and Enterprise Customer Care at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Tom Lindow Tom Lindow Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Tom Lindow's Best Buy Experience June 2004 - August 2004
Job CFO/COO at Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Brenda Lamkin Brenda Lamkin Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brenda Lamkin's Best Buy Experience April 2005 - Present
Job Inventory Control Manager at Best Buy
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Ben Bercaw Ben Bercaw Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Ben Bercaw's Best Buy Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Management Consultant at BTB Consulting
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Sharon Cline Sharon Cline Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sharon Cline's Best Buy Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Director Change and Release Management at Best Buy
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Thomas Cross Thomas Cross Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Thomas Cross's Best Buy Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Associate Director, Web Engineering Search & Recommendations at Best Buy
Industry Education Management
Experience
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

Christopher Blake - CISM & CISSP Christopher Blake - CISM & CISSP Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Christopher Blake - CISM & CISSP's Best Buy Experience November 2011 - May 2014
Job Director Cyber Security Services at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Pam Ludford Finnerty Pam Ludford Finnerty Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Pam Ludford Finnerty's Best Buy Experience April 2008 - October 2010
Job IT Consultant | Agile Product Owner | Lead Business Analyst | Project Manager
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Chris Gullickson Chris Gullickson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Chris Gullickson's Best Buy Experience September 2007 - March 2009
Job Sr. Director Financial Planning & Analysis and Assistant Treasurer at Red Wing Shoe Company
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Chris Lucke Chris Lucke Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Chris Lucke's Best Buy Experience 2010 - March 2015
Job Director of Pricing at Optum Rx (UHG)
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Duncan Tomassen Duncan Tomassen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Duncan Tomassen's Best Buy Experience December 2011 - September 2013
Job Ecommerce & Web Integrator and Delivery Leader at Lifetouch
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Debra Dennin Debra Dennin Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Debra Dennin's Best Buy Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Sr. Manager, Wealth Benefits at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Steve Spellman Steve Spellman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Steve Spellman's Best Buy Experience 2011 - 2013
Job President | CFO | COO | Finance & Operations Leader | Strategic Business Partner
Industry Executive Office
Experience
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

David Wass David Wass Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Wass's Best Buy Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Sr. Finance Manager at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Rich Olson Rich Olson Greater Chicago Area Details
Rich Olson's Best Buy Experience June 1994 - December 2005
Job Card Manufacturing, Fulfillment and Consulting
Industry Plastics
Experience
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

Debra Zipf Debra Zipf Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Debra Zipf's Best Buy Experience 2003 - 2004
Job Senior Manager at Accenture
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Christine Iverson Christine Iverson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Christine Iverson's Best Buy Experience December 2009 - June 2013
Job Accounting Team Lead at Cargill
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Angela (Ford) Koenig Angela (Ford) Koenig Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Angela (Ford) Koenig's Best Buy Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Resource Center & Scholarships Adviser at the University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Anthony Buhr Anthony Buhr Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Anthony Buhr's Best Buy Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Digital Planner at Best Buy
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

Binrong Zhu Binrong Zhu Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Binrong Zhu's Best Buy Experience June 2008 - June 2013
Job Sr Financial Analyst at The Toro Company
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Alan Lundberg Alan Lundberg Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Alan Lundberg's Best Buy Experience April 2009 - Present
Job Business Process Development Planner at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Catie Connealy Catie Connealy Greater New York City Area Details
Catie Connealy's Best Buy Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Northeastern US, Territory Human Resource Director at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Amy College Amy College Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amy College's Best Buy Experience VP, Merchandising for Home Theater & Digital Imaging at BBYBest BuyApril 1997 - Present
Job SVP, Merchandising for Home Theater, Digital Imaging, and Entertainment at Best Buy
Industry Consumer Electronics
Experience
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

Sara Wight Sara Wight Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Sara Wight's Best Buy Experience June 2011 - October 2012
Job Sr. Market Research Analyst at Schwan's Consumer Brands
Industry Market Research
Experience
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

Pete Gamades Pete Gamades Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Pete Gamades's Best Buy Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Senior Finance Manager at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

David Preszler David Preszler Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Preszler's Best Buy Experience October 2009 - January 2013
Job Business Process Consultant at Target
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Adam Cohn Adam Cohn Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Adam Cohn's Best Buy Experience February 2011 - Present
Job Sr Marketing Manager at Best Buy
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Andrew Lacko Andrew Lacko Naples, Florida Area Details
Andrew Lacko's Best Buy Experience November 2008 - April 2013
Job Senior Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis at Hertz
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
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

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