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
Best Buy October 2011 - Present
Freelance February 2009 - October 2011
BI Worldwide Limited June 2007 - February 2009
Best Buy May 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Copywriting, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Video, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Program Management, Video Production, Creative Strategy, Art Direction, Leadership, Web Content, Photography, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Multimedia, Strategy, E-commerce
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1993 — 1998
B.A., English Literature
Best Buy January 2015 - Present
Best Buy February 2014 - January 2015
Best Buy April 2011 - July 2013
Best Buy September 2006 - May 2011
Best Buy May 2005 - August 2006
Best Buy October 2004 - May 2005
Best Buy August 1997 - October 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Strategy, Retail, Management, Leadership, Sales, Merchandising, Sales Management, Training, Integrated Marketing, Program Management, Retail Sales, Advertising, Store Management, Big Box, Inventory Management, Project Management, Loss Prevention, Marketing, Multi-unit, Marketing Communications, Finance, Coaching, Profit, Strategic Planning, Consumer Electronics, Multi-channel Retail, Income Statement, Wireless, Multi-Unit Management, Time Management, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, P&L Management, Visual Merchandising, Sales Process, Planograms, Driving Results, Operations Management, People Development, CPFR, Inventory Control, New Store Openings, Shrinkage, Marketing Strategy, P&L, New Store Development, Assortment, Store Operations
Education
University of Minnesota Crookston 2012 — 2014
BA Business, Management and Leadership
CaringBridge July 2015 - Present
CaringBridge September 2011 - July 2015
Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys June 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota January 2011 - August 2011
The Bon Ton Stores Inc. October 2009 - December 2010
Mackin Educational Resources March 2008 - August 2010
Best Buy May 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Google Analytics, Market and Competitive..., Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Outlook, Data Analysis, Photoshop, Trend Analysis, Lifeguarding, First Aid, Cpr Certified, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing, Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Product Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Bravura Consulting Group, LLC June 2012 - November 2014
FranNet Minnesota July 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy January 2012 - May 2012
Best Buy March 2007 - May 2012
Best Buy April 2011 - January 2012
Best Buy Co., Inc June 2007 - April 2011
Best Buy June 2007 - March 2008
Best Buy CO,Inc. October 2006 - June 2007
Target Corporation August 2005 - October 2006
Target Corporation August 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Strategy, Leadership, Performance Management, Process Improvement, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Management, P&L Management, Vendor Management, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Training & Leadership..., Retail, Coaching, Business Development, Project Planning &..., Problem Solving, Mentoring &..., Multi-project Management, Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Program Management, Written and Verbal..., Consulting, Continuous Improvement..., Strategic Planning and..., New Business..., Time Management, Team Building, Business Process..., Customer Experience, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Process..., Productivity &..., Cross Functional Team..., Decision Making, Cloud Computing, Wellness Coaching, Life Coaching, Career Development
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2004 — 2004
Project Management, Project Management
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1993 — 1997
BA, Marketing
Magnolia Audio Video March 2015 - Present
Party Putt, LLC February 2015 - Present
Best Buy February 2012 - March 2015
Buell's Landscape Co. August 2011 - August 2011
Pro-Am Umpires April 2005 - July 2010
Kowalski's Markets August 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Work Ethic, Customer Service, People-oriented, Organization, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Editing
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Geek Squad October 2014 - Present
Young Living Essential Oils September 2014 - Present
Beautycounter July 2014 - Present
Private May 2014 - Present
Best Buy August 2008 - October 2014
Best Buy June 2007 - August 2008
Best Buy April 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Human Resources, HR Policies, Hiring, Mass Hiring, Recruiting, Taleo, Training, Meeting Planning, Diversity & Inclusion, Creative Solutions, EPA, Training Facilitation, Executive Support, Facilitation, Corporate Meetings, Event Planning, Employee Training, IT Recruitment, Internet Recruiting, Diversity Recruitment, Telecommuting, Retail, Human Resource..., Multi-channel Retail, Big Box, Leadership, Store Management, Business Strategy, Remote Administration, Sales, Profit, Internal Audit, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Networking, Military Liaison, Women Owned Business, Women's Leadership, Humanitarian
Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston 1999 — 2005
Business Management
Asurion February 2014 - Present
Best Buy July 2009 - February 2014
Best Buy July 2007 - July 2009
Best Buy May 2005 - July 2007
Best Buy 2003 - 2005
Best Buy 2001 - 2003
Skills
Cross Functional..., New Store Openings, People Development, Performance Management, Retail, Organizational Agility, Cross Functional Team..., New Store Planning, New Store Set Up, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Employee Training, Operations Management, Retail Fixtures, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Vendor Management, Training, Business Development, Store Management, Sales, CRM, Customer Experience, Management, P&L Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Griffin International Companies, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Advance Auto Parts March 2013 - March 2015
Best Buy July 2012 - February 2013
Best Buy November 2009 - June 2012
Best Buy July 2005 - November 2009
Best Buy May 2002 - July 2005
Best Buy July 2000 - May 2002
RBC Dain Rauscher October 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Retail, Forecasting, Pricing, Strategy, Inventory Management, Management, Merchandising, Customer Experience, Profit, Product Development, Vendor Management, Budgets, Sales Management, Sales, Consumer Electronics, P&L, Leadership, Pricing Strategy, Demand Planning, Store Management, Inventory Control, Big Box, Merchandise Planning, Product Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Income Statement, Planograms, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, People Development, Driving Results, Marketing, Global Sourcing, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Service Plans, Assortment Planning, International Business, Buying, Budgeting, Home Appliances, Warranty, Assortment, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing - Major, Finance - Minor
Magenic February 2014 - Present
Field Nation December 2013 - February 2014
Field Nation September 2012 - December 2013
Apple Inc. January 2011 - December 2011
Best Buy May 2010 - August 2010
Oakley May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Microsoft Word, Cold Calling, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Salesforce.com, Marketing Communications, Direct Sales, Outlook, Training, Leadership, Inventory Management, Apple, Enterprise Solution..., Fortune 100, Microsoft Technologies
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Organizational Management
Best Buy November 2014 - Present
Byte Flurry, LLC December 2011 - Present
Cachet Financial Solutions, Inc. April 2014 - October 2014
Minnesota Twins July 2013 - April 2014
Simacor March 2013 - July 2013
Innovative Computer Professionals, Inc. March 2012 - March 2013
Avtex January 2011 - December 2011
Inetium November 2004 - January 2011
Sprint Nextel (formerly Nextel Partners) 2002 - 2005
Nextel Partners, Inc. April 2002 - November 2004
Skills
JavaScript, Node.js, ASP.NET MVC, C#, .NET, express.js, Web Development, Microsoft SQL Server, angular.js, jQuery, sails.js, REST, LINQ, Windows Azure, Scrum, Integration Testing, Visual Studio, MongoDB, Git, Kinect, HTML, Architecture, HTML 5, CSS, Unit Testing, Jenkins, Agile Methodologies, knockout.js, HTML5, HTTP, SQL Server, Audio Processing, Object Oriented Design, Agile Methodolgy, Continuous Integration, Open Source Development
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1994 — 1998
BS
Cargill (Metals) July 2015 - Present
Donaldson August 2014 - Present
TE Connectivity August 2011 - August 2014
Ecolab September 2010 - June 2011
Best Buy September 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Sales Operations, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Product Management, Marketing, SAP, CRM, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, Customer Service, Goal Oriented, Build Strong..., Reporting & Analysis, Drive Results, Organization &..., business analytics, Sales, Toolbox
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Chaska High School 2004 — 2006
Dominium August 2015 - Present
Dominium February 2015 - August 2015
Dominium January 2012 - February 2015
Dominium May 2011 - December 2011
University of Minnesota Duluth Housing May 2009 - May 2011
Best Buy May 2008 - March 2010
Circuit City September 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, HRIS, Customer Service, Employment Law, Microsoft Office, Employee Benefits, Ceridian Payroll System, Visual Basic, EEO/AA Compliance, HRIS Database Management, HR Metrics, Employee Relations, SQL, Time Management, Management, Unemployment Claims, Analysis, VBA, Affordable Care Act, Payroll Taxes, Wage & Hour, California Labor Law, Compensation & Benefits
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management
Gander Mountain December 2014 - Present
Best Buy October 2013 - December 2014
Best Buy July 2012 - October 2013
Best Buy June 2011 - July 2012
Best Buy June 2009 - July 2011
Oakley May 2003 - June 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch October 2002 - May 2003
Target April 2001 - October 2002
Target Corporation January 2000 - April 2001
Target September 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Recruiting, Analysis, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Budgets, Analytics, Customer Experience, Performance Management, Pricing, Finance, Inventory Management, Store Management, Profit, Customer Insight, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2001 — 2002
Minor, Marketing & Management
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1995 — 1999
Bachelors of Science, Finance, Accounting, Management, and Marketing
Capital Safety July 2012 - Present
Best Buy August 2010 - July 2012
Deloitte July 2001 - August 2010
Skills
Tax Accounting, Federal Tax, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, CPA, Tax Research, International Tax, Tax
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2005
MBT, Masters of Business Taxation
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 2001
BSB, Accounting, Minor Finance
AT&T February 2015 - Present
Bracketron, Inc. September 2013 - January 2015
Gertens Greenhouse April 2013 - July 2013
Best Buy Company May 1999 - February 2013
Best Buy September 1988 - May 1999
Skills
Retail, P&L Responsibility, Profit, Big Box, Store Management, Program Management, Lean Sigma, Six Sigma, Change Management, People Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Multi-channel Retail, Project Planning, Sales, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Strategy, P&L Management, Budgets, Merchandising, Customer Experience, Sales Management, Training, Loss Prevention
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1987 — 1989
GoPro August 2013 - Present
Best Buy March 2013 - August 2013
Best Buy August 2007 - March 2013
Best Buy 2006 - 2007
Best Buy 2004 - 2006
Mesaba Airlines 2001 - 2004
Skills
Operations Management, International Business, People Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Business Analysis, Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Income Statement, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BSB, HRIR, Marketing
Best Buy September 2011 - Present
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Public Speaking, Organization, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management, Communication, Storytelling, Sales, Operations Management, Customer Service, Sales Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing and Communication
Judge Ronald N. Davies High School 2009 — 2012
Best Buy March 2015 - Present
AM Retail Group October 2013 - March 2015
AM Retail Group March 2013 - October 2013
Logistics Planning Services December 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Communication, Account Management, Data Analysis, Business Networking, Sales, Commercial Real Estate, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management, Retail, Mac OS, Windows, Market Research, Fashion, Events Coordination
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2007 — 2009
Business Administration and Management, General
The Law Office of Stacy D. Heard PLLC. June 2012 - November 2012
City of Eagan January 2012 - May 2012
City of Eagan April 2010 - December 2011
US Army Corps of Engineers April 2009 - October 2009
Minnesota Catholic Education Association August 2001 - August 2009
Dairy Queen February 2004 - April 2009
Tomahawk Scout Reservation June 2007 - August 2007
UPS 2006 - 2007
Best Buy 2006 - 2007
BeFriender Ministry October 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Public Speaking, Punctual, Multitasker, Microsoft Office, Pages, GIS, Organizing, Creative Writing, Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Resource Management
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Cargill January 2011 - Present
Best Buy 2006 - 2009
Best Buy 2001 - 2006
Best Buy 1998 - 2001
General Growth Properties 1995 - 1998
General Growth Properties 1991 - 1995
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Team Building, Account Management, Leadership, Retail, Project Management, Strategy, Management, Data Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting, Finance, Six Sigma, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Accounting/Business Administration, Accounting, Business
Grazzini Brothers and Company April 2013 - Present
Grazzini Brothers and Company March 2012 - March 2013
Valmont Applied Coatings August 2010 - June 2012
University of Minnesota September 2006 - December 2010
Grazzini Brothers and Company 2004 - 2009
Best Buy January 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, HTML, Management, Purchasing, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Social Media, Visual basic, Project Management, Construction Management
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2007 — 2011
Business Management, Business
Best Buy May 2015 - Present
Best Buy May 2014 - May 2015
Best Buy July 2011 - May 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. July 2006 - August 2011
Best Buy Co. Inc 2005 - 2006
Best Buy Co. Inc 2004 - 2005
Best Buy Co. Inc 2002 - 2004
Best Buy Co. Inc 2001 - 2002
Best Buy Co. Inc 1999 - 2001
Best Buy Co. Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
Employee Training, Merchandising, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, People Development, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Big Box, Sales, Inventory Control, Management, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Profit, Leadership, Planograms, Multi-channel Retail, Operations Management, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Experience, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Driving Results, Multi-unit, P&L Management, Assortment, Shrinkage, Multi-Unit Management, CPFR, Income Statement, Associate Development, Hiring, New Store Openings, Merchandise Planning, Consumer Electronics, Accountability, Forecasting, POS, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1994 — 1996
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1994
Duluth Denfeld High School 1991 — 1993
Allianz Life June 2015 - Present
Best Buy July 2013 - June 2015
Express Scripts March 2013 - July 2013
Digital River 2011 - 2013
Thomson Reuters 2010 - 2011
Thomson Reuters 2007 - 2010
Thomson Reuters 2006 - 2007
Skills
Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Business Process..., Process Improvement, SQL, Business Requirements, Product Management, CRM, Project Management, Agile, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., SaaS, Analysis, Marketing Analytics, SAP, E-commerce, User Acceptance Testing, Business Objects, Product Development, Omniture, Google Analytics, Agile Project Management, Process Engineering, Business Strategy, Business Management, Requirements Gathering, Visio, Quality Center, Online Fraud, Online Payment Solutions, Online Business..., Web Project Management, MS Project, Solution Architecture, MVT, SharePoint, A/B testing, JIRA, Adobe Analytics, Version One, Tags
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Investment Portfolio Management
Jostens January 2015 - Present
Twin Cities Compensation Network January 2015 - Present
Twin Cities Compensation Network January 2014 - December 2014
Yale Associates LLC April 2008 - December 2014
Twin Cities Compensation Network (TCCN) November 2011 - December 2013
Nash Finch Company 2003 - 2008
BMC Industries February 2000 - July 2002
Best Buy May 1996 - January 2000
Echo Bay Mines 1980 - 1990
Skills
Executive Pay, Base Pay, Auditing, Deferred Compensation, Incentive Programs, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Compensation & Benefit, PeopleSoft, Workforce Planning, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Job Evaluation, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Organizational Design, Training, HR Policies, Organizational..., Executive Management, Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership Development
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1999
MAHRIR, Industrial Relations
University of New Brunswick 1974 — 1975
BA, Sociology
University of New Brunswick 1968 — 1972
BBA, Business
ISD #876 September 2014 - Present
The BoomBox October 2010 - Present
Old Skool Kustoms LLC. October 2004 - October 2010
Great River Referrals 2008 - 2010
EPA Audio Visual, INC. November 2002 - October 2004
Best Buy August 1994 - November 2001
Skills
Training, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Management, Coaching, Marketing, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Budgets, Retail, Negotiation, Process Improvement
Education
St.Cloud State University 2010 — 2012
Graduate Degree, Special Education and Teaching
University of Minnesota Duluth 1999 — 2001
BA - Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Music, Education
Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic August 2013 - Present
Guitar Center September 2012 - July 2013
Best Buy August 2008 - July 2012
SCHMITT MUSIC COMPANY June 2006 - December 2008
Troy Powers & Associates 2007 - 2008
Sears Optical November 2001 - July 2007
Skills
Guitarist, Sales, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Music Industry, Music Theory, Music Education, Film, Safety, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Musical Theatre, Conducting, Time Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Communication
Education
National Academy of Railroad Sciences 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Conductor
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music, 3.0 GPA
University of Wisconsin-Superior 2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, 3.0 GPA
Polaris April 2014 - Present
Advance Auto Parts April 2009 - April 2014
Best Buy September 2004 - March 2009
Best Buy January 2003 - September 2004
Best Buy April 1999 - January 2003
Andersen Corporation July 1998 - April 1999
Anchor Hocking Plastics November 1996 - July 1998
Skills
Transportation..., Supply Chain Operations, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Freight, LTL, Multi-channel Retail, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Truckload, Import/Export Operations, Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics
Education
Institute of Management Accountants 1996 — 1996
CMA
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1989 — 1991
BS, Business Administration - Finance
Winona State University 1986 — 1989
Business Administration
Deloitte August 2015 - Present
Deloitte August 2012 - Present
Deloitte Consulting December 2010 - August 2012
Best Buy September 2009 - December 2010
Best Buy Enterprise Services 2006 - 2009
Best Buy January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Project Management, Strategy, Business Analysis, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Vendor Management, Management, Human Resources, Training, New Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Management Consulting, Consulting, Change Management, Organizational...
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
MBA, International Focus
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BSB, Finance, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Leapforce May 2014 - Present
Best Buy March 2002 - June 2014
United Way of Duluth Minnesota June 2008 - June 2010
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Upsilon Gamma Chapter November 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Time Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2007 — 2011
Marketing, Marketing, Anthropology
Management HQ November 2014 - Present
Lift Brands (parent company of Snap Fitness 24/7) December 2013 - May 2014
Pearson Candy Company September 2013 - December 2013
Johnson Brothers Liquor Company August 2011 - October 2012
Best Buy January 2011 - August 2011
Best Buy September 2010 - December 2010
Minnesota Vikings August 2010 - December 2010
Two Dots Productions August 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Fundraising, Time Management, Leadership, Training, Sales, B2B, Account Management, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Networking, Customer Service, Merchandising, Public Relations, Social Media
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2006 — 2010
B.A.S. Community Health Education
Apple Valley High School 2002 — 2006
Gradient Investments, LLC June 2015 - Present
Gradient Investments, LLC March 2013 - June 2015
Best Buy September 2012 - March 2013
U.S. House of Representatives May 2012 - August 2012
University of Minnesota January 2011 - August 2011
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity December 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Political Science, Research, Psychology, Web Content Management, Blogging, Web Marketing, WordPress, Customer Service, Writing, CRM databases, Marketing, Sales, Training, Facebook, Entrepreneurship, Time Management, Social Media, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Critical Thinking, Teamwork
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science, Psychology, 3.25
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 3.25
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans October 2013 - Present
Frito Lay June 2011 - July 2013
Best Buy October 2009 - May 2011
Sheraton Duluth Hotel May 2009 - May 2011
Frito Lay May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Leadership, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Budgets, Public Speaking, Team Building, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of Wisconsin 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
University of Wisconsin-Superior 2009 — 2011
B.S., Business Management
University of Minnesota-Crookston 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
Hibbing High School 2005 — 2008
Diploma
Nike August 2013 - Present
RockSolid, Inc. January 2013 - May 2013
Complete Nutrition May 2012 - October 2012
Best Buy November 2010 - June 2012
Hoffman Industries May 2010 - August 2010
TPC Twin Cities Golf Course April 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Creativity, Determined, Business Efficiency, Friendly, Innovative Problem..., Fast Learner, Organisational Skills, Teamwork, Listening Skills, Graphic Design, Reliability, Consistent, Assertiveness, Team Leadership, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Facebook, Coaching, Account Management, Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sales, PowerPoint
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2007 — 2012
B.B.A., Marketing
Centennial High School 2004 — 2007
High School Diploma, General, 3.2
Best Buy April 2015 - Present
Ecolab September 2013 - April 2015
Best Buy 2009 - May 2013
Best Buy 2006 - 2009
Best Buy 2004 - 2006
Best Buy 2000 - 2004
Skills
Retail, Customer Experience, Leadership, Store Management, Merchandising, Big Box, Multi-channel Retail, P&L Management, Sales Management, Training, Operations Management, Sales, Team Building, Team Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Loss Prevention, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Program Management, Budgets, Income Statement, Project Planning, Analysis, Profit, Employee Training, Performance Management, Hiring, Driving Results, People Development, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Coaching, P&L, Six Sigma, Forecasting, Leadership Development, POS, Consumer Electronics, CPFR, Customer Retention
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Minored in Economics
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Employee Assistance/HR programs
Pearson August 2014 - December 2014
Best Buy July 2012 - August 2012
Wagner October 2008 - June 2012
Graco 2005 - 2007
Cargill April 2000 - June 2005
Cuneo Advertising June 1997 - May 1998
Northern Tool + Equipment July 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Advertising, Packaging, Marketing Communications, Production, Graphics, Graphic Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Trade Shows, Photography, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Account Management, Brochures, POS, Print Production, Adobe Creative Suite, QuarkXPress, Logo Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, Corporate Branding, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Vendor Relations, Catalogs
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Art, Graphic design
St Louis Park High 1987 — 1990
University of Saint Thomas
MBC, Business Communication
Best Buy 2008 - Present
Best Buy 2006 - 2008
Best Buy 2003 - 2006
Best Buy 2000 - 2003
Skills
Account Management, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, New Business Development, Team Management, Program Management, Budgets, Strategy, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1993 — 1997
Business, Marketing, Communication
MUFG in the Americas March 2013 - Present
U.S. Bank February 2005 - March 2013
Imation May 2003 - December 2004
Best Buy January 2000 - March 2003
Sears January 1996 - 2000
Skills
Customer Segmentation..., Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Market Research, Brand Loyalty, Loyalty Marketing, Building Customer..., Loyalty Programs, Customer Experience, Experience Design, Innovation, Product Innovation, Innovation Development, Business Planning, Pricing Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Marketing, Business Process..., P & L Ownership, Team Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Segmentation, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Retail Marketing, Affluent, Market Analysis, Banking, Payments, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Customer Insight, Portfolio Management, Credit, Analytics, Marketing, CRM, Management, P&L Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1998 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Corp Strategy & Marketing
KSTP-TV 5 Eyewitness News June 2015 - Present
FOX 21 KQDS-DT September 2014 - May 2015
The UMD Statesman newspaper August 2014 - May 2015
FOX 21 KQDS-DT November 2013 - May 2015
Lake Voice News September 2014 - December 2014
Best Buy October 2012 - November 2013
Whizkids Tech June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Premiere Elements, Video Editing, Edius, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Photoshop, Audio Editing, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Interviews, InDesign, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Copy Editing, Photoshop Elements, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Team Management, Blogging, Broadcast Journalism, Social Networking, Illustrator, Television News...
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism Major and Information Design Minor, Junior
Best Buy July 2013 - Present
Galligher Consulting, Inc. January 2010 - Present
United States Postal Service April 2010 - January 2014
illy caffe North America October 2009 - February 2010
Jamaican Public Service Company June 2009 - September 2009
Gander Mountain May 2009 - June 2009
Christopher & Banks October 2007 - April 2009
Finance and Accounting Experience 1997 - 2007
Skills
Oracle Financials, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Purchasing, Financial Accounting, Subledger Accounting, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle, Order Management, Business Process, Analysis, Databases, Management, Oracle Applications, Business Analysis, ERP, Project Management, Consulting
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2000 — 2003
MBA, Finance
University of Minnesota Duluth 1994 — 1997
BA, Accounting
Best Buy 2014 - 2015
Best Buy 2011 - 2013
Best Buy 2009 - 2010
Best Buy 2005 - 2009
Best Buy 2002 - 2004
Carlson Marketing 1997 - 2002
BMG Entertainment (Nice Man Merchandising) 1995 - 1997
Best Buy 1993 - 1995
EXPRESS 1991 - 1993
EXPRESS 1990 - 1991
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Retail, Multi-channel Marketing, Multi-channel Retail, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Experiential Marketing, Event Marketing Strategy, Brand Strategy, Sponsorship, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Retail Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Customer Experience, Product Marketing, Brand Awareness, Event Management, Event Planning, Loyalty Marketing, Direct Marketing, Merchandising, Sponsorship Activation, Strategy, Consumer Engagement, Entertainment Management, Consumer Electronics, Brand Loyalty, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Branding & Identity, Consumer Marketing, Marketing Management, Management, Advertising
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Retail Merchanding
University of St. Thomas
Mini MBA
Best Buy September 2015 - Present
Stratasys May 2015 - September 2015
Target 2013 - May 2015
Target 2011 - 2013
Target 2010 - 2011
Target Corporation 2008 - 2010
Target 2007 - 2008
Target 2005 - 2007
Target 2004 - 2005
Skills
Customs Regulations, Transportation, Logistics, International Trade, Transportation..., Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Reverse Logistics, Import, Shipping, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Team Leadership, Supply Chain..., Inventory Control, Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2010
MBA
University of St. Thomas 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Business, minor in French
Best Buy August 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo May 2015 - August 2015
Target August 2014 - March 2015
Target February 2013 - August 2014
Target August 2011 - February 2013
Target December 2009 - August 2011
University of MN Duluth September 2004 - December 2009
Best Buy September 1997 - December 2009
Nordstrom May 1995 - August 2007
Skills
Data Analysis, Statistics, SAS, Teaching, Leadership, Business Intelligence, Mathematics, Analytics, Data Mining, Quantitative Analytics, Mathematica, Statistical Modeling, Data Ninja, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Management, Financial Analysis, Data Scientist, Mathematics Education, Econometrics, Time Management, Quantitative Analysis, Excel, Collaborative, Mathematical Analysis, Mathematical Programming, Statistical Programming, Statistical Reporting, Creative Problem Solving, Strategy, Data Management, Access, Problem Solving, Computational..., Leading Cross..., Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Analytics, Healthcare Industry, Clinical Analytics, SAS E-Miner, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2002 — 2004
M.S., Applied and Computational Mathematics
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2007 — 2009
M.B.A., Masters of Business Administration, General
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2004 — 2006
B.A., Economics
University of Minnesota Duluth 1998 — 2002
B.S., Mathematics
Hopkins High School 1995 — 1998
Feed My Starving Children September 2001 - Present
Best Buy March 2015 - Present
Best Buy August 2014 - March 2015
Best Buy August 2012 - March 2015
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
University of Minnesota January 2011 - May 2011
Target February 2008 - May 2011
University of Minnesota Duluth Housing & Residence Life August 2009 - May 2010
Target Corporation Volunteers May 1999 - July 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Sustainability, Economics, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Innovative Thinking, Prezi, Secondary Research, Research, Strategy, Marketing, Retail, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration, Organizational Management, Marketing, Philosophy, Sustainability
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Target September 2014 - Present
Best Buy April 2014 - Present
Best Buy October 2012 - April 2014
Best Buy July 2010 - October 2012
Best Buy May 2008 - July 2010
Macy's October 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Merchandising, Assortment, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Multi-channel Retail, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Profit, Planograms, Sales, Pricing, Apparel, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2005
Retail Merchandising, Business Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2005
Network Guidance 2.0 LLC September 2014 - Present
MTech - University of Minnesota Bookstores August 2011 - September 2014
University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Football August 2011 - December 2012
Best Buy June 2009 - August 2011
Cinemagic Theaters May 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Facebook, Data Analysis, VB.NET, Visual Basic, Access Database, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Implementation, Customer Service, SaaS, Requirements Analysis, Customer Engagement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Higher Education, Project Management, SPSS, Social Media, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Statistics, MDBs, Consulting, Software Implementation, Cloud Applications, Sales Management, Proposal Writing, Event Planning, Report Writing, Communication Skills, Team Management, Visual Studio, Time Management, Business Travel, Commitment to Customer..., Hardware Diagnostics, Query Analyzer, Query Writing, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems and Services
Saint Michael - Albertville High School 2006 — 2010
Best Buy November 2014 - Present
Best Buy July 2013 - November 2014
Carlson School of Management September 2011 - May 2013
Best Buy June 2012 - August 2012
Convey Compliance Systems January 2012 - May 2012
University of Minnesota Human Resources June 2010 - January 2012
University of Minnesota April 2011 - September 2011
Carlson School of Management August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
SEM, Paid Search Strategy, Google Adwords, Kenshoo, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Paid Search Campaigns, Yahoo Search Marketing, Bing Ads, Google Adwords..., Paid Search Campaign..., Social Media, Organized, Efficient, SearchCenter, PowerPoint development, Analytical Skills, Fast Learner, Highly Adaptable, Teamwork, Creative Problem Solving, Webinars, Twitter, Hootsuite, Wordpress, Writing Skills, Personal Initiative, Lean Six Sigma White..., Creative Strategy, PeopleSoft, People Skills
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's, Marketing
Best Buy October 2014 - Present
Skills
Agile Project Management, Internal Communications, Communications Planning, Staffing Services, Training & Development, Training Delivery, Organizational Design, Generalist, Six Sigma, Leadership Development, Change Management, Recognition Programs, Employee Engagement, Union Environment, Employee Relations, AAP, Focus Groups, Web Design, Career Pathing, Cross-functional Team..., Supervisory Experience, Thought Leadership, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Leadership, Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Labor Relations, Union
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2001 — 2003
MA, Human Resources & Industrial Relations
Western Michigan University 1996 — 2000
BA, Organizational Communication
CGI September 2014 - Present
Best Buy January 2014 - September 2014
Data Recognition Corporation October 2012 - January 2014
Kentucky Department Of Revenue May 2012 - October 2012
CGI 2007 - October 2012
NC Department of Revenue November 2011 - April 2012
State of Iowa May 2009 - October 2011
Motricity August 2008 - January 2009
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services January 2008 - July 2008
Wells Fargo May 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Business Analysis, SDLC, Oracle 9i, Websphere, Data Modeling, Software Project..., Microsoft SQL Server, Unix, DB2, Integration, Vendor Management, Program Management, Oracle, Java Enterprise Edition, Java, JavaScript, XML, Hibernate, Apache, jQuery, Enterprise Architecture
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2000 — 2002
MS, Computer Science
University of Pune 1995 — 1999
BE, Computer Engineering
Land O'Lakes, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Land O'Lakes June 2013 - Present
Accenture September 2010 - June 2013
Best Buy September 2010 - June 2013
Thomson FindLaw April 2009 - September 2010
Thomson Reuters 2008 - April 2009
Thomson Corporation February 2006 - January 2008
Piper Jaffray April 2004 - 2005
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Taleo, Employer Branding, Sourcing, Employee Engagement, Event Management, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Closing Candidates, Program Management, Program Development, Process Improvement, Account Management, Employee Benefits, Web Services, Benefits Administration, Training, Talent Management, Management, Marketing, Career Counseling, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1999 — 2004
BBA
Champlin Park High School
Reebok CCM Hockey January 2014 - Present
Best Buy October 2010 - Present
Rixe Sports Marketing 2009 - Present
Campfire USA June 2008 - August 2008
Proguard Sports 2007 - 2007
Skills
C++, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Public Speaking
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
Aon December 2013 - Present
Stratford 360 February 2012 - December 2013
Stratford 360 December 2010 - February 2012
UnitedHealth Group April 2009 - December 2010
Best Buy May 2007 - February 2009
Clark Consulting September 2004 - May 2007
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems, General
Zen Factory Group June 2007 - Present
Bridge Medical March 2007 - Present
Battery-Biz Inc. December 2012 - Present
Griffin International June 2005 - March 2007
Activision April 2000 - May 2005
Best Buy April 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Strategic sales planning, Account Management, Market Expansion, Product Development, New Business Development, China sourcing, Licensing Agreements, New Business Ventures, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Product Diversification, Business Development, Start-ups, Licensing, Representation, Gaming Industry, Sales, Product Marketing, Forecasting, P&L Management, E-commerce, Sourcing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Merchandising, Strategy, Sales Process, Mobile Devices, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Product Launch, Inventory Management, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, International Sales, Brand Management, Product Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Manufacturing, Business Planning, Consumer Products
Education
University of St. Thomas 1994 — 1997
BA
University of Minnesota Duluth 1993 — 1994
Hormel Foods July 2015 - Present
Hormel Foods October 2014 - July 2015
Hormel Foods May 2014 - October 2014
Hormel Foods October 2013 - May 2014
Hormel Foods June 2013 - October 2013
Amsoil January 2012 - May 2013
Hormel Foods June 2012 - August 2012
Statesman Newspaper May 2011 - March 2012
Best Buy August 2008 - November 2011
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Technical Communication, Direct Sales, Advertising Sales, Listening Skills, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Volunteering, Philanthropy, Organization, Professional..., Business Efficiency, Product Development, Market Research, Sales, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Teamwork, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, IRI
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
3M September 2014 - Present
Geek Squad July 2012 - September 2014
Best Buy December 2010 - July 2012
Best Buy January 2010 - December 2010
Best Buy November 2008 - December 2009
Best Buy November 2005 - November 2008
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Strategy, Forecasting, Strategic Alliances
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2008
MBA, Strategy & Marketing
Best Buy March 2014 - January 2015
Best Buy August 2011 - March 2014
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2010 - 2011
Best Buy February 2009 - August 2010
Best Buy 2004 - August 2009
Best Buy Co., Inc. May 2004 - February 2009
Retek Inc. 2001 - 2004
Accenture 1996 - 2001
Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Income Statement, Team Building, Visual Merchandising, Change Management, Customer Experience, Multi-channel Retail, Merchandising, Product Knowledge, Team Leadership, Store Management, Process Improvement, Strategy, Operations Management, Project Management, Training, Enterprise Software, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Consumer Electronics, Knowledge Management, Sales, Copywriting, Business Planning, Profit, Product Management, Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1986 — 1989
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master's degree, Strategic Management and Organization
Anytime Fitness September 2012 - Present
Geek Squad February 2012 - September 2012
Best Buy March 2009 - January 2012
Geek Squad April 2004 - February 2009
Campbell Mithun January 1999 - April 2004
Cevette and company 1997 - 1999
Fallon 1996 - 1996
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Brand Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Retail, Management, Market Research, Strategic Communications, Team Leadership, CRM, Marketing, Segmentation, Leadership, Branding Development, Creative Problem Solving, Market Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Insight, P&L Management, Creative Strategy, Brand Architecture, Budgets, Customer Experience, Public Relations, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Value Proposition..., Global Marketing, Consumer Insights, Marketing Management, Budget Management, Competitive Analysis, Promotions, Strategic Thinking, Digital Marketing, Awesomeness, Fire Eating
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2004 — 2007
MBA, Marketing
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 2004 — 2004
International business
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1992 — 1996
BA, Journalism & Sociology
Best Buy April 2004 - Present
Initio Advertising May 1999 - February 2004
Campbell Mithun Esty February 1995 - March 1998
J. Walter Thompson - Chicago October 1992 - February 1995
Skills
Advertising, Retail, Marketing, FMCG, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Customer Insight, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1992
BA, Advertising
Best Buy April 2012 - Present
Best Buy Co., Inc 2007 - April 2012
Best Buy Company September 2003 - June 2007
Best Buy June 2000 - September 2003
Skills
Retail, CPFR, Forecasting, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Management, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Multi-channel Retail, Project Management, Inventory Control, Cross-functional Team..., Assortment, Demand Forecasting, Store Management, Income Statement, Profit, Consumer Electronics, Visual Merchandising, Communications, Sales, P&L Management, Business Planning, Customer Experience, Communication, Supply Chain, P&L
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2006 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Target Corporation September 2007 - Present
Best Buy 1998 - 2007
Skills
Financial Analysis, E-commerce, Inventory Management, Strategy, P&L Analysis, Transportation..., Supply Chain, Forecasting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelors of Science, Finance
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Master of Business Administration, Management
Prime Therapeutics April 2008 - Present
Best Buy 2001 - Present
Accenture June 2003 - March 2008
Accenture January 2001 - March 2008
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1988 — 1990
Best Buy March 2014 - Present
Best Buy February 2012 - March 2014
Best Buy April 2009 - February 2012
Best Buy October 2007 - April 2009
Best Buy January 2004 - October 2007
Best Buy March 2000 - January 2004
Best Buy October 1996 - March 2000
Skills
Income Statement, Forecasting, Retail, Essbase, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Profit, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., P&L Management, Financial Accounting, Internal Audit, Management, Finance, Leadership, P&L, Managerial Finance, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2009
MBA
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
Best Buy Co., Inc. November 2014 - Present
ServicePower April 2013 - November 2014
Best Buy January 2008 - March 2013
Best Buy Co., Inc. 2001 - 2013
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Operational Excellence, Leadership, Change Management, Customer Experience, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Retail, Management, Performance Management, Coaching, Vendor Management, Leadership Development, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Training, Team Building, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Black Belt, Project Portfolio..., Integration, Strategic Planning, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1984 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Best Buy September 2006 - Present
Best Buy January 2006 - September 2006
Best Buy January 2003 - January 2006
Best Buy January 2001 - January 2003
Skills
Retail, Sales Compensation, Planning, Retail Management, P&L, Merchandising, P&L Management, Consumer Electronics, Sales Management, International Business..., Customer Service, Store Design, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Project Planning, Designs, Store Management, Strategy, Leadership, Profit, Big Box, Team Leadership, Customer Experience, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Operations Management, Management, Driving Results, Sales, Multi-unit, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Business Strategy, Team Building, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Planograms, People Development, CPFR, Customer Satisfaction, Retail Sales, Shrinkage, New Store Development, Assortment, Hiring, Pricing, Forecasting, Customer Retention
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1989 — 1992
CCAF 1990 — 1990
Airframe and Powerplant
Target June 2013 - April 2015
Target September 2011 - June 2013
Best Buy October 2010 - July 2011
Best Buy June 2009 - October 2010
Best Buy September 2007 - May 2009
Marshall Field's 2005 - 2007
Skills
Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Merchandising, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Global Sourcing, People Management, Buying, Inventory Analysis, College Recruiting, Sales Management, Retail Buying, Demand Planning, Management, Vendor Relationships
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters of Business Administration
University of Saint Thomas 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies in Business and Business Communications
Best Buy March 2009 - Present
Best Buy October 2007 - March 2009
Best Buy April 2001 - October 2007
Best Buy June 1998 - April 2001
Skills
Loss Prevention, Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Store Management, Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Profit, Multi-channel Retail, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Big Box, Driving Results, Customer Satisfaction, Multi-Unit Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Business Continuity, Business Continuity..., Process Planning, Business Process Design, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationships, Asset Protection, Leadership, Multi-unit, Shrinkage, Training
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1993 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, Criminalogy & Political Science
Best Buy May 2015 - Present
Robert Half Technology July 2014 - May 2015
Robert Half Technology May 2013 - May 2015
The Creative Group December 2012 - May 2013
ManpowerGroup December 2008 - November 2012
Williams Sonoma 2004 - 2011
AppleOne February 2008 - November 2008
POPP.com June 2007 - February 2008
DasErte June 2006 - May 2007
Bank of America February 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Lotus Notes, Telecommunications, Contract Management, Sales, Database Administration, Business Intelligence, SPC, Temporary Placement, Internet Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Management, Program Management, Customer Service, Temporary Staffing, Interviews, Technical Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Resume Writing, Contract Recruitment, Employee Relations, Screening Resumes, Staffing Services, Management, Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1996 — 2001
BAS
Blaine Senior High
Speed Commerce February 2015 - Present
Pearson VUE September 2013 - February 2015
Best Buy June 2012 - July 2013
Kroll Ontrack October 2011 - June 2012
Thomson Reuters October 2005 - October 2011
Unisys April 1995 - October 2005
Skills
SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Integration, Program Management, DevOps, Environmental..., Project Management, Team Leadership, Change Management, IT Strategy, Agile & Waterfall..., Operations Management, Distributed Team..., Off-shore Team..., Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, Scrum, QA Engineering, PMP, Enterprise Software, Release Management, Process Improvement, Agile Testing, Requirements Gathering, Agile Application..., Agile Project Management, Business Analysis, Oracle, ITIL, MS Project, SOA, Enterprise Architecture, Software Configuration..., Release Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Architecture, Software Project..., Requirements Analysis, Strategy, E-commerce
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2001
M.B.A, Finance and Financial Management Services
Esterbrooks, Scott, Signorelli, Peterson, Smithson, Ltd. January 2014 - Present
Allete, Inc./Minnesota Power April 2011 - January 2014
CEF 2012 - 2012
Bayfront Blues Festival, inc. 2002 - 2012
Best Buy 2009 - 2011
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Auditing, Corporate Tax, CPA, Tax Accounting, General Ledger
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2012
Masters of Business Taxation
Denfeld Senior High School
American Credit Acceptance January 2014 - Present
American Credit Acceptance July 2012 - January 2014
Best Buy July 2010 - July 2012
Wachovia Securities June 2000 - August 2008
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA
Wake Forest University
B.S.
Wells Fargo September 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo Bank February 2011 - September 2013
Wells Fargo Bank February 2006 - January 2011
Wells Fargo Bank July 2004 - January 2006
Best Buy September 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Banking, Loans, Credit, Commercial Banking, Commercial Lending, Finance, Portfolio Management, Customer Service, Negotiation, Underwriting, Lines Of Credit, Cross Selling, Management, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Non-profits, Leadership, Sales, Credit Analysis, Treasury Management, Mortgage Lending, Loan Origination, Cash Management, Relationship Management, Strategic Financial..., Risk Management, Real Estate, Business Relationship..., Budgets, Strategic Planning, Commercial Mortgages, Deposits, Credit Risk, Construction Loans, Branch Management, Banking Relationships, Team Building, Cash Flow Lending, Refinance, Wealth Management, Series 7, Series 66
Education
University of Minnesota Crookston 1999 — 2002
Bachelors of Science, Business Management/Administration
Brief Media April 2015 - Present
Brief Media December 2014 - April 2015
General Mills June 2013 - December 2014
Best Buy July 2012 - May 2013
Best Buy July 2010 - July 2012
Best Buy April 2009 - July 2010
Best Buy May 2008 - April 2009
Macy's June 2007 - May 2008
Target June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Customer Insight, Retail, Merchandising, Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Segmentation, Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Customer Experience, Product Development, Product Management, Market Research
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing
Bluestem Brands October 2002 - Present
Best Buy 1999 - 2002
Fingerhut 1990 - 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Forecasting, Retail, Assortment, Electronics, Inventory Control, Product Development, Vendor Management, Global Sourcing, Sales Operations, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Inventory Management, E-commerce, Negotiation, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management