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
Sabbatical May 2015 - Present
Best Buy May 2013 - May 2015
SUPERVALU November 2012 - May 2013
SUPERVALU May 2011 - December 2012
North Memorial Health Care February 2011 - May 2011
Career Partners International, Professional Edge January 2009 - September 2010
FieldSolutions July 2008 - October 2008
UHG/ Hyrian August 2006 - October 2008
Ajasa Technologies May 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Recruiting, Sourcing, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, PeopleSoft, Performance Management, Technical Recruiting, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Applicant Tracking..., Business Process, Hiring
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
BA, History
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
BA, African American Studies
TCHRA
SPHR
Wells Fargo May 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo April 2014 - February 2015
Best Buy September 2012 - April 2014
Costco Wholesale September 2011 - December 2011
Frontier Communications September 2009 - March 2010
Comcast March 2005 - June 2009
Capitol Sales Company June 1992 - November 2004
Skills
Telemarketing, Merchandising Strategies, Marketing Strategy, Telecommunications, Call Center, Sales, Selling, Account Management, Managed Services, VoIP, Wireless, Sales Management, Broadband, B2B, IP, Ethernet, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Product Management, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Call Centers, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Team Building, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, 3.00
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1985
Assoc.Arts/ BAS.Marketing, Marketing/Business
School name: 1981 — 1985
BAS.Marketing, Marketing
The Advisors 2015 - Present
Best Buy 2005 - 2014
University of Wisconsin-Stout 2001 - 2005
Northwest Airlines 1992 - 2001
PwC 1990 - 1992
Skills
Business Continuity, Cross-functional Team..., Crisis Management, Financial Analysis, Training, Forecasting, Project Management, Team Leadership, Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Emergency Management, Testing, Corporate Finance, Operating Budgets, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Communication, Influence Others, Financial Planning, IT Capital Planning, General Ledger, Management, Budgets, Risk Management, Leadership, Retail
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1990
MBA, Accounting & Finance
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1983 — 1987
BA, Mathematics & Statistics
Professional Litho August 2013 - Present
Medtronic February 2013 - April 2013
Cambria September 2010 - December 2012
Best Buy January 2008 - August 2010
OptumHealth January 2007 - February 2008
Thomson West September 2005 - January 2007
Park Tool September 2004 - October 2005
Minnesota Monthly Publications March 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Brochures, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Graphics, Marketing, Advertising, Photography, Posters, Packaging, Illustrator, Corporate Branding, Creative Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Catalogs, Interactive Marketing, QuarkXPress, Direct Mail, Copywriting, Layout, Branding & Identity, Collateral, Production, Pre-press, InDesign, Typography, Interaction Design, Corporate Identity, User Interface Design, Concept Development, Adobe Acrobat, Visual Communication, Adobe DPS
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design
Target April 2015 - Present
Daugherty Business Solutions April 2015 - Present
kodmunki™ October 2014 - Present
Horizontal Integration November 2014 - January 2015
Customer Trax July 2013 - September 2014
Modelus LLC April 2011 - September 2014
Hoffman Weber Construction, Inc. February 2013 - July 2013
Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation and Affiliates April 2012 - 2013
EMC Paradigm Publishing April 2012 - September 2012
Best Buy April 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Lean Startup, Enterprise Architecture, Application Architecture, Design Patterns, Object Oriented Design, Functional Programming, Team Leadership, Team Building, Requirements Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Software Development, JavaScript, Node.js, MongoDB, Objective-C, Core Data, iOS development, Mobile Applications, Java, Apache Kafka, C#, ASP.NET MVC, SQL, Web Services, SOA, SaaS, REST, AJAX, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, HTML 5, CSS, jQuery, User Interface, User Experience, Test Driven Development, Selenium WebDriver, Subversion, Cloud Computing, Project Management, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, E-commerce
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
NightOwl Discovery December 2013 - Present
The Mergis Group June 2012 - November 2013
At Home Apartments January 2008 - August 2012
Best Buy August 2010 - December 2010
Viking Collection Service, Inc. October 2001 - January 2005
Best Buy November 1999 - September 2001
Education
University of St. Thomas 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Best Buy July 2015 - Present
United Credit Consultants™ June 2014 - Present
Signature Media Group December 2013 - June 2014
Better Business Consultants, Inc. September 2013 - December 2013
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Baseball May 2013 - September 2013
Minnesota Timberwolves September 2012 - October 2012
University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center November 2010 - September 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Sports, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Customer Service, Teamwork, Research, Leadership, Baseball, Time Management, Organization
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sport Management
Hosting.com October 2010 - Present
NeoSpire October 2010 - October 2011
SKYBEAM April 2009 - September 2010
Landis+Gyr July 2007 - April 2009
Best Buy May 2005 - July 2007
Amcom Software February 2003 - August 2005
Skills
VMware ESX, Zimbra, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, Zabbix, Nagios, CommVault, Vice Versa, Drupal, IIS, Apache, MySQL, CentOS, RedHat, Linux, Windows, Xen, Virtualization, SAN, Mikrotik, Spam Filtering, Firewall Management, Email Solutions, ITIL Certified, High Availability, Clustered Systems, Windows Server, Cloud Computing, Microsoft SQL Server, Firewalls, VMware, DNS, Ubuntu, Servers, Networking, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Databases, Routers, Red Hat Linux, Software Documentation, VPN, Load Balancing, Server Architecture, Unix, Linux System..., Network Administration
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2006
Computer Engineering
Itasca Community College 2001 — 2003
A.S., Computer Engineering
Grand Rapids High School 1999 — 2003
Best Buy Company Inc May 2010 - Present
Best Buy July 2008 - April 2010
Best Buy Company Inc. August 2003 - June 2008
Best Buy 1997 - August 2003
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Strategy Development, Process Engineering, Trend Analysis, Demand Planning, Project Management, Change Management, Business Management, Team Building, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Distribution, Excel, Financial Planning, Innovation, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Retail, Planning, Team Management, Vendor Management, Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Merchandising, Sales, Project Planning, P&L Management, CPFR, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Multi-channel Retail, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing and Geography
SPS Commerce July 2015 - Present
SPS Commerce August 2014 - Present
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program October 2013 - August 2014
Midcontinent Communications May 2013 - August 2013
Pi Kappa Alpha Beta Chi Chapter May 2012 - May 2013
Northwestern Mutual January 2013 - April 2013
Best Buy August 2012 - December 2012
Minnesota Twins April 2012 - September 2012
Grand Prairie Foods January 2012 - September 2012
Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Sales, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Process Improvement, Blogging, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, English, Interpersonal Skill, Microsoft Word, Excel, Writing, Word, Exceptional Listener, Brand Management, Insurance, Financial Planners, Personal Budgeting, Accounting, GAAP Standards, IFRS, Logic Pro, Audio Engineering, Garageband, HTML, Human Resources, Web Design, EDI, Software Implementation, Project Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Social Media
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2014
Business and Marketing Education, Marketing, Accounting, Management, Junior
Washington High School 2006 — 2010
Hallmark Building Supplies October 2012 - Present
Epicor Software Corp February 2010 - November 2012
Epicor Software Corp January 2009 - February 2010
Best Buy October 2006 - January 2010
Skills
Account Management, Enterprise Software, Sales Process, Business Development, ERP, CRM, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Sales, SaaS
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
B.A., Mass Communication, Sociology
FPX 2014 - Present
Digital River March 2011 - December 2013
The Willow Group 2010 - 2011
STAR Collaborative April 2010 - July 2010
Best Buy March 2010 - June 2010
Digital River February 2008 - March 2010
Organizational Concepts International 2007 - 2008
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2003 - 2007
Accenture 1998 - 2003
Skills
Business Process..., Change Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Vendor Management, Business Strategy, SDLC, Management, Project Portfolio..., Account Management, Budgets, Product Management, Software Project..., Requirements Gathering, Management Consulting, Business Process, Analytics, E-commerce, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Agile Methodologies, PMO, IT Strategy, PMP, Project Delivery, Agile Project Management, Enterprise Software, Resource Management, Risk Management, Consulting, MS Project, Visio, Strategy, SaaS, Business Requirements, Cloud Computing, Outsourcing, Waterfall, Scrum, Data Warehousing, SharePoint, IT Management, Team Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Software Development
Education
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 1997 — 1998
Master's degree, Instructional Technology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1993
Greater Twin Cities United Way December 2014 - Present
ATS (Anderson Trucking Service) May 2014 - December 2014
Best Buy September 2013 - April 2014
Braun Intertec Corporation August 2005 - August 2013
3Wire - A Marmon / Berkshire Hathaway Company January 2000 - July 2005
Cargill January 1998 - December 2000
ATMI September 1992 - November 1997
Education
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Best Buy July 2014 - Present
inContact September 2012 - July 2014
UST Global November 2011 - September 2012
Xcel Energy June 2011 - November 2011
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. October 2008 - June 2011
Ameriprise Financial October 2007 - October 2008
American Express January 2004 - October 2007
American Express September 2000 - January 2004
Maple Lakes Condo Association 2002 - 2004
Skills
Financial Management, Operations Management, Service Management, Change Management, Resource Management, Service Delivery, Organizational Change, Client Relationship..., Managerial Finance, CRM, Management, ITIL, IT Service Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Outsourcing, Project Delivery, Enterprise Software, IT Operations, Program Management, Strategy, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., IT Management, Integration, Cloud Computing, Business Analysis, SDLC
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1995
Spanish and Portuguese
Independent/Freelance March 2012 - Present
OptumInsight April 2013 - September 2015
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. August 2012 - January 2013
Clockwork Active Media Systems November 2007 - February 2012
Best Buy January 2007 - September 2007
RMG Connect April 2006 - January 2007
U.S. Bank 2004 - 2006
ADC Telecommunications May 2002 - October 2003
Skills
User Experience, Information Architecture, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User-centered Design, User Research, Usability, Content Strategy, Contextual Inquiry, User Experience Strategy, Audience Research, Axure RP
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2002
B.S. in Scientific and Technical Communication
Angie Hare Research and Strategy LLC February 2012 - Present
OLSON September 2010 - May 2012
General Mills April 2009 - September 2010
Best Buy October 2006 - February 2009
Harris Interactive May 2004 - October 2006
PRACO, Ltd. (currently known as Vladimir Jones) June 2000 - March 2004
Kruskopf Olson June 1999 - June 2000
Carmichael Lynch March 1998 - June 1999
Skills
Segmentation, Retail, Online communities, Guided shopper research, Ethnographic and..., CPG, Lottery, Strategic brand..., Competitive analysis, Traditional focus..., In-context..., Hispanic market, Concept development, Consumer electronics, Moderator, Mobile research methods, Segment immersion..., Qualitative Research, Customer Insight, Advertising, Marketing, Ethnography, Focus Groups, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behaviour, Positioning, Consumer Insight, Strategic Thinking, Brand Development, Primary Research, Shopper Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
BA, Journalism/Advertising
Best Buy October 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota April 2014 - August 2014
Medtronic August 2012 - August 2013
Minnesota 4-H June 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Validation, Quality System, Software Documentation, Project Management, Customer Service, Technical Support, Program Coordination, Program Development, Medical Devices, Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science
Intrawest June 2015 - Present
DIRECTV Sports Networks - ROOT SPORTS April 2014 - Present
Denver Cutthroats February 2013 - November 2013
Dick's Sporting Goods April 2010 - February 2013
National CineMedia November 2008 - April 2010
National CineMedia June 2008 - October 2008
National CineMedia March 2007 - June 2008
Best Buy August 2006 - October 2006
Minnesota Wild September 1998 - January 2006
Skills
Event Management, Brand Communication, Sponsorship Marketing, Marketing Management, Sponsorship Development, Community Relations, Partner Relationship..., Sports Marketing, Sponsorship Activation, Sponsorship Relations, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Program Management, Relationship Management, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Sponsorship Sales, Strategy, Partner Management, Brand Development, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Social Media, Brand Awareness, Management, Sports, Sports Management, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Press Releases, Community Partnership..., Corporate Partnership..., Creative Direction
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1998
BS, Sports Management
Xcel Energy July 2015 - Present
Xcel Energy December 2014 - July 2015
Xcel Energy May 2012 - July 2015
TCF Bank September 2010 - July 2015
Bearpath Golf & Country Club June 2006 - June 2012
Xcel Energy May 2011 - October 2011
Best Buy November 2007 - October 2011
Skills
Leadership, Management, Inspection, Training, Banking, Troubleshooting, Analysis, Customer Service, Policy, Corrosion, Natural Gas, Cathodic Protection, Oil & Gas Industry, Gas, Compliance, Safety
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Construction Management
Harvard Business School August 2014 - Present
Mighty Oak Medical November 2013 - June 2014
Tennant Company May 2010 - April 2013
Engineers Without Borders - UMN September 2008 - May 2010
Medtronic June 2009 - August 2009
Best Buy June 2008 - August 2008
3M May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Solidworks, Prototyping, Test Design, Engineering, CAD, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Matlab, Minitab, R&D, Mechanical Product..., Testing, Design of Experiments, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
BME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Wollongong 2008 — 2008
Lindahl Creative Consulting January 2015 - Present
Best Buy October 2011 - July 2013
Target November 2009 - October 2011
Target October 2004 - November 2009
FAME - A Retail Brand Agency November 1992 - April 2004
Wiken Promotion and Advertising November 1991 - November 1992
Carlson Marketing 1989 - 1991
Skills
Creative Managment, Copywriting, Marketing Management, Employee Communications, Retail Marketing, Project Management, Financial Services..., Advertising, Direct Marketing, Program Development, Sales Promotion, In-store Marketing, Loyalty Marketing, Internal Communications, Management, Partnership Marketing, Strategic Communications, Financial Services, Marketing, Creative Direction, Strategic Partnerships, Retail, Training, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Product Development, Collateral
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism with Advertsing emphasis
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Target July 2014 - June 2015
Target May 2011 - July 2014
Best Buy May 2009 - May 2011
Best Buy August 2008 - May 2009
Best Buy May 2007 - August 2008
Best Buy May 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Management, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Assortment, Negotiation, Strategy, Retail, Budgets, Multi-channel Retail, Inventory Management, CPFR, Project Planning, Retail Buying, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Store Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
B.A., Communications
Lift Creative March 2013 - Present
emsster design company January 2004 - March 2013
CorePower Yoga July 2010 - July 2012
Best Buy July 2001 - February 2009
DGInventive 2006 - 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Content Managment..., Book Design, Layout, Web Design, Illustration, Magazines, CMS, InDesign, Illustrator, Typography, Photography, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Mac, Photoshop, Art Direction, Art, Yoga, Wellness, Digital Photography, Packaging, Collateral, Corporate Identity, Catalogs, Brochures, Logo Design, Graphics, Branding & Identity, Creative Direction, QuarkXPress, Corporate Branding, Posters
Education
CorePower 2010 — 2010
200 HR RYT, Vinyasa
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
Bachlor of Science, Graphic Design
Best Buy June 2014 - Present
Office of US Senator Amy Klobuchar December 2013 - June 2014
Office of United States Senator Amy Klobuchar January 2012 - January 2014
Office of United States Senator Amy Klobuchar September 2011 - January 2012
Office of United States Senator Amy Klobuchar September 2009 - September 2011
University of Minnesota Housing & Residential Life May 2009 - September 2009
Breadsmith of the Twin Cities June 2005 - September 2009
Office of United States Senator Amy Klobuchar January 2009 - August 2009
University of Minnesota Housing & Residential Life June 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, French, Intranet Quorum, Social Media, Writing, Nonprofits, Politics, Legislative Relations, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Public Policy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
B.A., Political Science, Journalism, French
Edina High School
High School Diploma
Korn Ferry June 2015 - Present
Target September 2011 - May 2015
Target January 2011 - October 2011
Target December 2009 - January 2011
Ambient Consulting October 2008 - June 2009
C.D.I. Systems May 2006 - October 2008
Target 2006 - 2008
Best Buy 2002 - 2006
Compuware Corporation 2001 - 2003
Skills
Business Analysis, SDLC, Project Portfolio..., Visio, Process Improvement, PMO, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., SharePoint, Training, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Management, PMP, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, IT Strategy, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Resource Management, Agile Methodologies, Leadership, Software Documentation, Business Process...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1985
BA, English
Target July 2014 - Present
UnitedHealth Group - OptumHealth January 2013 - July 2014
UnitedHealth Group - OptumInsight 2008 - 2012
Wilsons Leather 2005 - 2007
Best Buy / Accenture ('04 - '05) 2002 - 2005
Best Buy 2000 - 2002
Best Buy 1999 - 2000
Skills
Unix, SDLC, ITIL, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Production Support, Visio, Testing, SAS, SQL, HTML, Access, Troubleshooting, Application Support, IT Operations, Toad, Batch Processing, HP Openview, TWS, Subversion, Visual Studio, ClearCase
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1990
Bachelor's degree
Minnehaha Academy 1980 — 1984
High School
Guthrie Theater June 2015 - Present
Theater Pro Rata May 2015 - Present
Acting 1990 - Present
ACN February 2014 - May 2015
Liberty Studios 2012 - 2014
Best Buy 2000 - 2014
Birdhouse Holdings September 2012 - 2013
Guthrie Theater November 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Acting, Puppetry, Theatre, Film, Commercials, Entertainment, Improvisation, Voice Acting, Voice Over, Performing Arts, Musical Theatre, Short Films, Stage Combat, Singing, Shakespeare, Dance, Dialects, Stage, Feature Films, Music Videos, Screenwriting, Independent Film, Television, Film Production, Live Events, Comedy, Directing, Producing, Drama, Radio, Casting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, English Literature
Benilde-St. Margaret's High School 1983 — 1987
Best Buy November 2014 - Present
MEDITECH December 2013 - November 2014
MEDITECH January 2012 - December 2013
University of Minnesota January 2011 - December 2011
Minnesota State Fair August 2006 - August 2010
Target September 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Technical Writing, User-centered Design, Usability Testing, Requirements Gathering, Axure, Software Prototyping, Paper Prototyping, Written & Verbal..., Microsoft Applications, Information Architecture, Microsoft Office, User Interface Design, Tobii Eye Tracker, Software Documentation, Usability, User Experience, User Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
Bachelor Of Science, Scientific and Technical Communications
University of Minnesota September 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota January 2011 - May 2012
Best Buy May 2009 - January 2012
Mercy Hospital May 2003 - December 2009
Skills
LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, C++, Java, LaTeX, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design, Vacuum Chambers, Photometry, IR spectroscopy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics and Astrophysics
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Physics and Astrophysics
The Pretty Intellectual March 2006 - Present
Pearson VUE August 2012 - Present
Best Buy January 2010 - May 2012
Best Buy July 2009 - January 2010
Best Buy January 2008 - July 2009
Best Buy November 2005 - January 2008
Option Care September 2004 - November 2005
Prairie States Broadcasting 1994 - 2001
Skills
Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategist, Editing, Content Management, Social Media Measurement, Online Content Creation, Project Management, Social Media Outreach, People Management, Writing, Copywriting, Social Media, Event Planning, Leadership, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Facebook, Creative Direction, Marketing, Social Networking, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Training, Product Marketing, Creative Writing, Retail, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Brand Management, Online Marketing, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Publishing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Web Content, SEO, Direct Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2001
B.A, Theater Arts
York High School 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma
The Lacek Group May 2015 - Present
Best Buy July 2013 - May 2015
Blasted Consulting January 1996 - May 2015
Bingo Theory November 2008 - January 2013
OLSON October 2007 - 2008
Target Corp December 2006 - October 2007
Target Corporation January 2005 - November 2006
Target.com January 2004 - January 2005
target.direct July 2003 - January 2004
Mco 2001 - 2003
Skills
Information Architecture, E-commerce, Interactive Marketing, Content Strategy, SEO, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Online Advertising, Interaction Design, Advertising, Web Design, Social Media, Digital Strategy, Usability, Web Development, User Experience, Content Management, Strategy, Website Development, User Interface Design, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, WordPress, Mobile Applications, CMS, Social Media Marketing, Art Direction, Web Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Analytics, User Experience Design, Web Analytics, Digital Media, Google Analytics, Creative Problem Solving, Team Creation, Digital Asset Management, Web Content Management, Mobile Marketing, Process Automation, Technology Strategy, Mobile, Emerging Technologies, SEM, Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1993
Fine Arts
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1993
Fine and Studio Arts
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. 2006 - Present
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. 2004 - 2006
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. 1994 - 2000
Big Lots 1992 - 1994
Best Buy 1988 - 1991
Skills
Store Management, Multi-unit, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Inventory Control, Profit, Driving Results, Store Operations, P, Hiring, Sales, Customer Service, District Management, Big Box, Associate Development, Multi-Unit, Multi-Unit Management, New Store Openings, Planograms, Team Building, Shrinkage
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Unilever November 2014 - Present
Unilever February 2014 - November 2014
Unilever April 2013 - February 2014
Unilever March 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy November 2009 - March 2012
Best Buy January 2008 - November 2009
Skills
CPFR, Assortment, Demand Planning, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Retail, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Management, Consumer Products, Process Improvement, Leadership, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Analysis, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Sociology
Best Buy October 2008 - February 2014
Best Buy 1999 - 2008
Seasonal Specialties 1995 - 1999
Expeditors International 1991 - 1995
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Multi-channel Retail, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Management, Operations Management, Global Sourcing, Start-ups, Logistics, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Income Statement, Procurement, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Customer Experience, Manufacturing, Enterprise Software, Pricing, Process Improvement, Profit, P&L Management, Demand Planning, Store Management, Supply Chain..., Purchasing, Vendor Management, Team Building, P&L, Import Export, Import Logistics, Import/Export Operations, Leadership Development, International Logistics, Cross Functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs
Prime Therapeutics June 2014 - Present
Best Buy August 2013 - January 2015
University of Minnesota May 2012 - August 2013
University of Minnesota January 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Leadership, Training, Critical Thinking, Data Entry
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
BS, Economics
UW-Milwaukee 2007 — 2009
Best Buy June 2014 - Present
Best Buy August 2011 - June 2014
Accenture August 2009 - August 2011
Novus Media, Inc September 2007 - January 2009
Kohl's Department Stores January 2005 - August 2007
Best Buy June 1999 - December 2004
Skills
Vendor Management, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Strategic Negotiations, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Strategy, Outsourcing, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Management, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Sourcing, Retail, Team Leadership, Sales, Project Planning, Negotiation, Procurement, Business Process..., Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Process Improvement, Analysis, New Business Development, Team Building, Six Sigma, Pricing, Performance Management, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Insight
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Data Recognition Corporation 2013 - Present
Best Buy 2011 - 2013
UnitedHealthcare 2010 - 2011
Boston Scientific 2009 - 2010
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota 2003 - 2009
The St. Paul Companies, Inc. 1994 - 2003
Skills
Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Enterprise Architecture, Vendor Management, Integration, Disaster Recovery, Strategic Planning, ITIL, Data Warehousing, Change Management, ETL, Enterprise Software, Strategy, Data Center, Visio, Management, Project Management, Software Development, IT Service Management, Information Technology, SDLC, Software Project..., SharePoint, Data Modeling, Outsourcing, Cloud Computing, Governance, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio..., Requirements Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, PMP, Program Management, Business Process..., Agile Methodologies, Business Process, Security, Business Analysis, Resource Management, Architecture, ERP, Software Documentation, Analytics, Leadership, PMO, IT Management, Requirements Gathering, Infrastructure, IT Operations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Business, Management Information Systems, Management
Hammer and Chisel December 2013 - Present
Guildwork January 2012 - August 2015
Target February 2013 - December 2013
Best Buy 2012 - January 2013
Einstein SEO 2010 - 2012
Self-employed 2006 - 2012
Skills
HTML 5, User Experience, User Interface Design, User Interface, Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Mobile Applications, Applications, Wordpress, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, Typography, Wireframes, WordPress
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2007 — 2009
Amazon October 2013 - Present
Amazon May 2012 - October 2013
Bobby Marko Design, LLC January 2007 - August 2012
Best Buy November 2010 - May 2012
Popular Front February 2010 - November 2010
Popular Front January 2008 - February 2010
Minnesota Daily January 2005 - December 2008
Skills
User Experience, Web Design, Information Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Typography, Wordpress, InDesign, Flash, Interaction Design, Photoshop, CSS, Illustration, HTML 5
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2008
BS, Graphic Design
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. January 2015 - Present
Estee Lauder Aveda January 2013 - December 2014
Aveda October 2008 - December 2012
Twin Cities Pride October 2004 - July 2010
Aveda August 2006 - October 2008
Best Buy July 2003 - September 2004
Young America March 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Project Management, Training, Skin Care, Personal Care, Beauty, Research, Hair Care, Cosmetics, Product Development, Ingredients, Formulation, R&D, Emulsions, Chemistry, Raw Materials, Formulation Chemistry, Beauty Industry
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2006
BS, Biochemisty
Target March 2010 - Present
Accenture July 2004 - March 2010
Best Buy December 1999 - July 2004
National Car Rental September 1998 - December 1999
Express Scripts September 1996 - September 1998
AcuStaf Software October 1994 - September 1996
Digi International August 1988 - October 1994
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, IT Strategy, Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Team Leadership, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Strategy, Supply Chain, Integration, Program Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
KFAN 100.3FM September 2015 - Present
Fox 9 - KMSP September 2015 - Present
HuddlePass August 2013 - Present
Business Impact Group - BiG Athletics Division March 2013 - Present
Business Impact Group (BiG) Athletics September 2012 - Present
Best Buy October 2009 - June 2012
Big Ten Network June 2009 - March 2010
Indianapolis Colts 2008 - 2009
Cleveland Gladiators June 2008 - August 2008
Orlando Predators May 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sports, Sales Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Sports Marketing, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Coaching, Nonprofits, Football, Management, Merchandising, Selling, Marketing, Leadership, Account Management, Sales, Sponsorship, Fundraising, Advertising, New Business Development, Training, Inventory Management, Recruiting, Forecasting, Lead Generation, Teamwork, Social Networking
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Economics
Brookdale Senior Living December 2013 - Present
Brookdale Senior Living October 2013 - Present
UPS February 2012 - Present
UPS October 2011 - February 2012
Best Buy November 2011 - January 2012
University of Minnesota September 2007 - November 2011
University of Minnesota September 2007 - May 2009
Linden Construction, Inc. October 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Testing, Research, Laboratory, Electronics, Management, Sales, Visual Basic
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Biology
RK Management Consultants, Inc. April 2015 - Present
SAA Consulting January 2010 - March 2015
UnitedHealth Group May 2013 - April 2014
Target August 2012 - May 2013
Best Buy February 2011 - June 2012
Best Buy January 2010 - February 2011
Ameriprise Financial January 2007 - December 2009
Ameriprise Financial January 2002 - December 2006
Ameriprise Financial 2001 - 2002
US Bank 2000 - 2001
Skills
Marketing, Testing, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Program Management, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Experience, Financial Services, MS Project, Management, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, E-commerce, Product Development, Team Building, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Business Development, Business Process..., Training, Account Management, Strategy, PMO, Integration, CRM, Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing Communications, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Visio, Business Analysis, Analytics, Business Process, Social Media, Budgets, Sales, Project Planning, Databases, Project Portfolio..., SDLC, Retail, Product Management, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1994
BA, Liberal Arts
Overseas Women's Club of Bangalore May 2012 - June 2013
Regis Corporation January 2009 - March 2011
Regis Corporation May 2005 - December 2008
Regis Corporation September 2003 - May 2005
Best Buy November 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Infinium, IBM iSeries, Employee Relations, Staff Supervision, Supervisory Skills, Organization
Education
Certified Payroll Professional 2005 — 2006
CPP, Payroll
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1997
Samsung Electronics May 2013 - Present
Dish Network February 2012 - May 2013
Making Technology Work, LLC. April 2010 - January 2012
Intepro LLC April 2009 - April 2010
Best Buy September 2008 - April 2009
Best Buy June 2005 - October 2008
Best Buy March 2004 - June 2005
Best Buy December 2000 - March 2004
Best Buy October 1999 - December 2000
Dart Distributing, LLC January 1993 - September 1999
Skills
Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Business Development, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Six Sigma, Leadership, Management, Organizational Structure, Sales, Program Management, Vendor Management, New Business Development, B2B, Customer Service, Product Marketing, Operations Management, P&L Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Project Management, Selling, Budgets, Negotiation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1993
BS, Economics
Eden Prairie High School 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
ROCKdotVOSS January 2014 - Present
Best Buy August 2002 - October 2013
Syntegra 2000 - 2003
Ellerbe Becket 1997 - 2000
QI International 1994 - 1997
Skills
Internal Communications, Editing, Strategic Planning, Publications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Communications Planning, Crisis Communications, Copywriting, Web Content Management, Newsletters, Web Content, Copy Editing, Intranet, Blogging, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Leadership, Creative Writing, Communication Training, Social Media, Team Leadership, Research, Content Development, Speech Writing, Content Strategy, Content Management, Messaging, Storytelling, AP Style, Business Communications, Executive Coaching, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism - Media Management
LeadPages April 2015 - Present
Best Buy July 2013 - April 2015
National MS Society - Midwest Walk MS 2013 February 2013 - May 2013
TECHdotMN March 2012 - May 2013
Twin Cities Film Fest August 2010 - October 2012
Ambient Consulting May 2012 - September 2012
University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project August 2011 - July 2012
ConnectToMe February 2012 - May 2012
SocialPulse.co February 2012 - March 2012
Anderson Agency Insurance August 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Strategy, Multi-channel Retail, Innovation, Social Media, Social Networking, Facebook, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Photography, Integrated Marketing, Start-ups, Leadership, Media Production, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Video Production, Graphic Design, Marketing Research, Final Cut Pro, InDesign, Public Relations, User Experience, Copywriting, Mobile Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Web Design, Omnichannel, Corporate Communications, Fortune 100, Executive Support, Competitive Strategies, Customer Insight, Omniture, Competitive Analysis, Change Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Professional Strategic Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Management, and Cinema and Media Production, 3.5
Best Buy October 2014 - Present
Aimia Inc March 2014 - October 2014
Aimia Inc May 2013 - March 2014
Independent Consultant at Aimia November 2012 - May 2013
Minnetonka, MN September 2012 - November 2012
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. September 2009 - September 2012
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. June 2009 - September 2009
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. May 2006 - September 2009
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. January 2008 - June 2009
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. May 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, ITIL, Program Management, Leadership, Change Management, IT Operations, Operations Management, Incident Management, Problem Management, Mainframe, Distributed Systems, Infrastructure, Testing, Business Requirements, Contractual Agreements, Finance, Customer Service Systems, Wealth Management..., Infrastructure Services, Acquisition Integration, Business Relationship..., Systems Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Integration, Management, Outsourcing, Team Building, Business Process, IT Service Management, Enterprise Software, IT Strategy, Visio, SharePoint, CRM, IT Management, Project Portfolio..., SDLC, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Resource Management, PMP, Enterprise Architecture, Networking, PMO
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Neuroscience
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physiology, General
Target 2013 - Present
Best Buy March 2011 - March 2013
Perficient March 2011 - November 2011
State of Minnesota - Department of Employment and Economic Development - CareerOneStop May 2010 - March 2011
Riley Hayes Advertising December 2009 - February 2010
National Marrow Donor Program 2004 - November 2009
Dietrich Metal Framing 2002 - 2004
CompuNET International 2001 - 2002
Infinity Promotions Group/CBS Radio 2000 - 2001
MNN Radio Networks/KLBB Radio 1996 - 2000
Skills
User Experience, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, User Interface Design, Design Research, Business Analysis, Negotiation, Axure, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Requirements Gathering, Web Analytics, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Documentation, Customer Service, Visio, Agile, Team Building, Analysis, Project Planning, Technical Writing, Mentoring, SDLC, Promotions, Software Documentation, Agile Methodologies, E-commerce, Business Requirements, User Experience Design, User Scenarios, SharePoint, Web Development, Wire Framing, User Interface, Web Project Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1999
BA, Communication, History
Best Buy January 2015 - Present
Best Buy August 2012 - January 2015
Greater Twin Cities United Way March 2012 - July 2012
Barnes & Noble June 2005 - November 2010
Bound to be Read Bookstore June 2001 - June 2005
Bound to be Read Bookstore 2000 - 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Project Coordination, Logistics, SharePoint, Project Management, Communication Skills, Budgets, Management, Training, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Media Relations, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1995
International Relations, International Trade and Economic Development
University of Wisconsin - River Falls 1991 — 1993
Hill-Murray High School
Pure Concept 2012 - Present
Antenna July 2013 - Present
Best Buy 2011 - 2012
Pentair, Inc January 2008 - August 2011
TRIAD Conferences, Inc June 2007 - October 2007
Bell Mortgage April 2004 - June 2007
Bell Mortgage July 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Leadership, Marketing, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Strategy, Account Management, Strategy, Management, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Market Planning, B2B, B2B Marketing, Event Management, Online Marketing, Program Management, Trade Shows, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Direct Mail, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Project Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Retail Merchandising
Robbinsdale Armstrong
Indigo Consulting 2003 - Present
Best Buy October 2007 - October 2008
Best Buy Corporation 2004 - October 2008
Ameriprise Financial 2007 - 2008
Carmichael Lynch Advertising 2002 - 2003
Javelin Solutions, now Perficient 1999 - 2001
EMI-Capitol Music 1996 - 1999
National Basketball Association 1991 - 1995
Bozell Jacobs Advertising March 1989 - October 1990
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Trivera July 2015 - Present
Kalmbach Publishing Co. December 2014 - July 2015
Kalmbach Publishing Co. August 2013 - December 2014
Kalmbach Publishing November 2005 - August 2013
Best Buy October 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Publishing, Advertising, Magazines, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, B2B, Direct Marketing, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Media Planning, Online Marketing, Advertising Sales, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales, SEO, Marketing, Management, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Advertising
Lenovo September 2015 - Present
Lenovo July 2013 - September 2015
AKA Diversified Holdings, Inc. dba Z Wireless (Verizon Premium Retailer) July 2012 - June 2013
Best Buy January 2012 - July 2012
Best Buy August 2005 - January 2012
Best Buy March 2003 - August 2005
Best Buy October 2000 - March 2003
Hot Topic June 1999 - September 2000
Target June 1998 - June 1999
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Retail Merchandising
Bank of America July 2015 - Present
Geek Squad February 2015 - June 2015
Bank of America June 2014 - August 2014
U.S. Bank June 2013 - April 2014
Geek Squad September 2012 - August 2013
Best Buy May 2011 - September 2012
Skills
SQL, NoSQL, Data Mining, Java, JavaScript, C++, HTML, PHP, Matlab, Python, Weka, Relational Databases, D3.js, VBA, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence..., Tableau, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Enterprise Software, Scheme, Time Management, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Windows 7, Sales, XP, Computer Hardware, Windows, Software Installation, Data Entry, Mobile Devices, Teamwork, iOS, Microsoft Office, Proficient on Mac & PC..., Technical Support, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Solarwinds, QlikSense, Pentaho, R
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science with emphasis in Big Data
Best Buy July 2015 - Present
kyla cromer dot com December 2011 - Present
Capstone Digital, a division of Capstone Publishers September 2013 - December 2014
HomeSpotter November 2012 - July 2013
STAR February 2006 - December 2009
Varitronics, LLC (VariQuest Visual Learning Tools) June 1985 - August 1995
Skills
Blogging, Newsletters, Editing, Social Media, WordPress, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Copy Editing, Website Administration, Content Writing, Management, Marketing Communications, Proofreading
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1984
B.A., Liberal Arts
Thomas Jefferson High School, Bloomington, MN 1977 — 1980
Best Buy September 2015 - Present
General Mills May 2013 - April 2015
Cummins Power Generation February 2011 - May 2013
RSP Architects October 2007 - November 2008
University of Minnesota Department of Dermatology July 2007 - October 2007
University of Minnesota Office of Facilities March 2007 - June 2007
Adecco Staffing, USA January 2003 - June 2007
International Student and Scholar Services 2003 - 2004
International Fellowship Program 2001 - 2003
Skills
Competitive analysis, Market research/analysis, Communications, Data Analysis, Research, Analysis, Excel, PowerPoint, Six Sigma, Product Lifecycle..., Microsoft Excel, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Editing, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Product Development, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Project Management, Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Marketing, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Strategy, Market Research, Pricing, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, CRM, Training, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Communication
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Architecture, American Studies
Energy Insight, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Energy Insight, Inc. February 2012 - February 2015
Liesch Associates, Inc. September 2011 - February 2012
Best Buy June 2011 - September 2011
University of Minnesota January 2011 - May 2011
University of Minnesota October 2010 - May 2011
Watermark Initiative, LLC May 2010 - September 2010
University of Minnesota February 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Life Cycle Assessment, Pollution Prevention, Recycling, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Spanish, Environmental..., Continuous Improvement, Environmental Compliance, Energy Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Energy Audits, Energy, Energy Conservation, Project Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science
B Squared Digital 2012 - Present
Walmart eCommerce 2014 - 2015
Target 2012 - 2013
Best Buy 2011 - 2012
Best Buy 2010 - 2011
Best Buy 2008 - 2010
Best Buy 2004 - 2008
Good Dog Interactive 1999 - 2005
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MFA
University of South Carolina-Columbia
BA
Best Buy April 2015 - Present
RK Tech Construction Services May 2012 - January 2014
University of Minnesota January 2013 - September 2013
Menards May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Retail Sales Experience, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Communication, Participant Recruiting, Research, Experiment Design, Teamwork, Experimental Psychology, Work Independently with..., Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Dow Water And Process Solutions June 2015 - August 2015
Best Buy June 2014 - August 2014
Oak Meadows: Independent, Assisted, Memory Care December 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Management, PowerPoint, Leadership, Team Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2018
Chemistry
Digital Management Academy LLC October 2003 - Present
The Open Group IT4IT Forum July 2013 - Present
University of St. Thomas March 2014 - Present
AT&T September 2012 - May 2015
COBIT 5 IRM Task Force July 2012 - November 2013
Enterprise Management Associates April 2011 - September 2012
Wells Fargo June 2005 - April 2011
Best Buy August 2002 - June 2005
Target Corporation June 2000 - August 2002
Accenture April 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Enterprise Architecture..., IT Systems Architecture, Data and Information..., IT Service Management, Governance, Data Architecture, Application Lifecycle..., IT Portfolio, IT Strategy, ITIL, IT Management, IT Operations, Solution Architecture, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Integration, Cloud Computing, Business Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data, System Architecture, Data Center, Data Warehousing, COBIT, Enterprise Software, Software Project..., Program Management, Management, Project Portfolio..., Architecture, SOA, EAI, Application Architecture, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Strategy, Service Management, Consulting, Databases, Telecommunications, SDLC, ERP, Business Process Design, SaaS, Project Management, Professional Services, PMP, Release Management, PMO, Disaster Recovery
Education
University of Minnesota 2001 — 2003
MS, Software Engineering
University of Minnesota 1986 — 1989
BA, Political Science
New Sector Alliance September 2014 - July 2015
Rise, Inc. September 2014 - July 2015
Peace Corps June 2012 - July 2014
Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation January 2010 - January 2011
T-Mobile July 2007 - June 2008
Best Buy August 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Intermediate-low..., USA Hockey Level-1..., Coaching, International Relations, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Training, Program Development, Non-profits, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Customer Service, Project Management, Community Outreach, English, Management, ESL, Leadership, Youth Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
B.A. History, minors in English and Psychology
Best Buy 2015 - Present
HUGE Theater 2012 - Present
Best Buy 2012 - 2015
Humana 2011 - 2012
j2 Global 2007 - 2011
Teleset 2002 - 2007
IBM (Contract Position) 2000 - 2002
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
BA, Journalism
NUHS
Holiday Companies December 2004 - Present
Deloitte November 2002 - December 2004
Best Buy January 2000 - October 2002
Arthur Andersen & Co. December 1989 - December 1999
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Target Corporation February 2013 - Present
Target Corporation August 2012 - January 2013
Best Buy September 2008 - July 2012
Best Buy May 2008 - September 2008
Best Buy November 2005 - May 2008
Best Buy February 2004 - November 2005
Target October 2003 - January 2004
TCF Bank January 2001 - October 2003
Target Corporation January 2002 - June 2002
Skills
Inventory Management, Merchandising, Vendor Relations, Promotions, Retail, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Analytics, Training
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2006 — 2012
School of Business, Master of Business Communication
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Retail Merchandising
Select Comfort November 2009 - Present
Regis Corporation November 2006 - November 2009
Best Buy August 1999 - November 2006
Skills
Payroll, HRIS, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Onboarding, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Training, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Totino Grace 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature
Redgrave LLP July 2012 - Present
Best Buy July 2010 - July 2012
Nixon Peabody March 2009 - July 2010
Redgrave Daley Ragan & Wagner LLP August 2006 - March 2010
University of Minnesota August 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Litigation Support, Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Corporate Law, Westlaw, Litigation Management, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Courts, Trials, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Outlook, Lexis
Education
Minnesota Paralegal Institute 2005 — 2006
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology
CW 57 May 2014 - Present
Best Buy October 2012 - April 2014
WHHI-TV 2010 - November 2013
Pier 1 Imports September 2011 - October 2012
Eddie Bauer November 2008 - August 2011
Homecare Cleaning Inc. May 2006 - November 2009
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Driving Results, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Multi-channel Retail, People Development, POS, Sales Management, Multi-unit, Payroll, Trend Analysis, Management, Employee Relations, Team Building, Apparel, Hiring, Window Displays, Employee Training, Multi-Unit Management, Big Box, Training, Interviews, Associate Development, Customer Experience, Assortment, Coaching, Recruiting, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Merchandise Planning, Time Management, New Store Openings, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Customer Retention, Succession Planning, Facebook, Styling, P&L Management, Shrinkage, District Management, New Store Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Retail Merchandising
Doran Companies October 2013 - Present
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital January 2015 - May 2015
Best Buy January 2015 - May 2015
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota May 2014 - September 2014
Doran Companies July 2012 - August 2014
Lifeworks Services, Inc. June 2008 - August 2014
Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Management, Fundraising, Google Analytics
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism - Strategic Communication
General Mills February 2015 - Present
General Mills July 2014 - February 2015
Best Buy May 2012 - July 2014
Best Buy August 2010 - July 2012
University of Minnesota March 2010 - December 2010
Best Buy April 2009 - August 2010
Dept of Corrections MN Correctional Facility July 2009 - December 2009
Circuit City May 2003 - April 2009
Council on Crime and Justice and University of Minnesota May 2003 - March 2009
DFL Minnesota September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, Research, Future Trends, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Analytics, Community Outreach, Consumer Electronics, Supply Chain Management, Product Rationalization, Demand Planning, Demand Forecasting, Mobile Electronics, Sales, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Cross Functional..., Product Assortment..., Open to Buy Management, Finance, Supply Chain Consulting, Supply Chain, Product Management, Leadership, Team Management, .com
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Political Science
Specialty Care Services Group October 2012 - Present
Biotronic NeuroNetwork October 2010 - October 2012
Best Buy October 2009 - October 2010
University of Minnesota October 2009 - October 2010
Student Experience June 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Healthcare
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Honeywell March 2015 - July 2015
UnitedHealth Group March 2014 - September 2014
Target March 2013 - May 2013
TCF (Manufacturing) November 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy June 2012 - August 2012
Securian Financial Group March 2012 - May 2012
Novus Media, Inc December 2011 - February 2012
Be The Match operated by National Marrow Donor Program June 2011 - October 2011
Life Time Fitness January 2011 - May 2011
State of Minnesota - Pollution Control Agency and Dept. of Human Services October 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Leadership, Windows, Information Architecture, Agile Methodologies, Usability, Visio, Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Scrum, Business Process, Quality Assurance, User Experience, Usability Testing, E-commerce, User Acceptance Testing, Project Management, User Interface Design, Management
Education
Macalester College
BA, German and International Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Major: Studio Art Minor: Art History
Jet Micro Corp 2000 - Present
Meridian Capital Group May 2003 - December 2005
Tech Squared, Inc. January 1995 - December 2000
CompUSA 1995 - 1997
Micron Electronics/Zeos 1991 - 1995
Micron Electronics 1991 - 1995
LaserMaster 1987 - 1991
Best Buy 1985 - 1987
Skills
Sales, Account Management, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Sales Operations, B2B, Training, Salesforce.com, SaaS, Product Marketing, Cloud Computing, New Business Development, Selling, Networking, Managed Services, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Channel Partners, Business Development, CRM, Recruiting, Strategy, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Go-to-market Strategy, Product Development, Professional Services, Enterprise Software, Channel Sales, Partner Management, Vendor Management, Mobile Devices, Product Launch, Sales Presentations, P&L Management, Budgets, Multi-channel Marketing, Online Marketing, E-commerce, International Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Storage, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Product Management, Business Alliances
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1984
Marketing, Marketing
Capella University April 2015 - Present
Honeywell March 2014 - February 2015
The Lacek Group May 2012 - June 2013
Christopher & Banks July 2010 - May 2012
Christopher and Banks January 2010 - August 2011
Christopher & Banks January 2010 - July 2011
North American Membership Group January 2008 - January 2010
North American Membership Group September 2005 - January 2010
North American Membership Group September 2005 - January 2008
Best Buy December 2003 - September 2005
Skills
CRM, Marketing, Direct Mail, Advertising, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Creative Direction, Customer Acquisition, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Training, Budgets, Management, Merchandising, E-commerce, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Interactive Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota 1999 — 1999
B.S, Corporate Wellness and Fitness
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Medtronic April 2013 - May 2015
Thomson Reuters November 2012 - February 2013
Best Buy October 2011 - September 2012
Sun Country Airlines March 2007 - October 2011
Hanley Wood Marketing June 2006 - March 2007
US Bank January 2006 - July 2006
United States Postal Service August 2004 - January 2006
United Health Group December 2001 - July 2004
Subjex October 2000 - March 2001
Scorecast March 1998 - September 2000
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Java, XML, Web Services, SQL, Hibernate, Spring, Eclipse, JUnit, Java Enterprise Edition, Software Development, Unix, Perl, JavaScript, Ant, Tomcat, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, JSP, AJAX, Oracle, SOA, Git, Groovy, Maven, Microsoft SQL Server, JSF, Struts, Web Applications, Databases, PHP, Apache, Subversion, HTML 5, Hudson, Websphere, JSON, .NET, CSS, UML, JDBC, Shell Scripting, CVS, Servlets, Linux, REST, MySQL, Design Patterns, XSLT
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2005 — 2008
Master of Science in Software Engineering (MSSE)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Best Buy July 2013 - Present
Skills
Retail, Auditing, Marketing, Strategy, Sales, Process Improvement, Advertising, Finance, Forecasting, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Outstanding time..., Project Management, Purchasing, Teamwork
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2003
Bachelor Degree -
Hennepin County July 2014 - Present
Best Buy October 2005 - July 2014
Metris Companies/HSBC June 2004 - October 2005
Independent Consulting September 2002 - June 2004
Carlson Wagonlit Travel January 1998 - February 2002
American Express Business Travel May 1992 - January 1998
Age of Travel May 1989 - May 1992
Skills
Instructional Design, Leadership Development, Coaching, Organizational..., Team Building, Culture Change, Program Facilitation, Adult Education, Executive Coaching, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Program Management, Training, Strategy, Human Resources, Cross-functional Team..., Personnel Management, Project Management, Team Management, Consulting, Employee Engagement, Project Planning, Succession Planning, Employee Training, Workshop Facilitation, Facilitation, Onboarding
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2001
MEd, Human Resource Development
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts, History and Politcal Science
UCare August 2014 - Present
Best Buy January 2012 - April 2014
Allianz Life August 2010 - January 2012
Kroll Inc. June 2006 - January 2011
GMAC RFC 2000 - 2006
Cargill 1983 - 2000
Skills
Vendor Management, Integration, Incident Management, ITIL, IT Management, Governance, Release Management, IT Service Management, Leadership, Change Management, IT Operations, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Service Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Disaster Recovery, Cross-functional Team..., Service Delivery, SDLC, Business Process, Process Improvement, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio..., Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Service Desk
Education
Certification: ITIL Expert (v3)
Certification: ITIL Master (v2)
Certificate
Certification: ITIL Practitioner - Release & Control
Certificate
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A.
Specialties include Food and Retail Advertising July 2015 - Present
Drive-By Bags January 2009 - Present
Museum of Russian Art August 2005 - Present
The Lacek Group May 2011 - October 2013
Periscope March 2008 - January 2009
Best Buy 2005 - 2006
Target 2000 - 2005
McCracken Brooks Communications/MarketingDrive 1995 - 1996
Warne Design 1989 - 1991
Martin Williams Advertising 1985 - 1989
Skills
Production, Art Direction, Layout, Promotions, InDesign, Photoshop, Advertising, Print, Entrepreneur, Packaging, Brochures, Print Production, Small Business, Catalogs, Magazines, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Retail, Mac, Graphics, Newspaper, QuarkXPress, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Illustration, Direct Marketing, Branding & Identity, Typography, Brand Development, Collateral, Corporate Identity
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Design
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor’s Degree, General Design
Express Scripts March 2013 - Present
Allay Consulting, Inc. May 2007 - Present
Best Buy October 2012 - February 2013
AgStar Financial Services August 2011 - September 2012
Wells Fargo January 2010 - July 2011
Thomson Reuters October 2008 - October 2009
Academy of BioScience September 2006 - September 2009
Cargill June 2007 - June 2008
Ecolab 2005 - 2007
Medtronic May 1999 - May 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, Supply Chain, ERP, Strategy, Territory Management, Management, Business Process..., Finance, Scope, Technical Project..., Technical Project..., Business Process, Integration, Program Management, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Sales Force Development, Enterprise Architecture, Business Analysis, Leadership, Vendor Management, Change Management, Risk Management, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Software Documentation, Visio, Business Requirements, PMO, Enterprise Software, System Design, IT Strategy, Strategic Planning, Training, Project Portfolio..., Software Project..., Team Leadership, IT Management, Systems Analysis, Resource Management, Project Planning, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Databases, Project Management, PMP, Governance
Education
PMP Certification 2011 — 2011
PMP Certification
APICS Certification
APICS Certification
ITIL Training
ITIL Foundation Certification
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MS
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS
Team TSI Corporation April 2015 - Present
Alliance of Computer Professionals August 2014 - Present
MDI Achieve March 2005 - August 2014
Handi Medical Supply, Inc May 2003 - March 2005
Best Buy June 2004 - October 2004
Skills
CompTIA Network+..., CompTIA A+ Certification, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Testing, Technical Support, EHR, Databases, Help Desk Support, Windows, Citrix, Windows Server, Windows 7, XP, VMware, Citrix Metaframe, Servers, Information Technology, HL7, Microsoft SQL Server, Remote Desktop, SQL, Healthcare Information..., Business Intelligence, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Business Analysis, Windows XP, Active Directory, CompTIA A, Visio
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Superior Consulting Services July 2012 - Present
Imagine! Print Solutions July 2007 - July 2012
Fingerhut March 2007 - July 2007
Best Buy 2005 - 2007
Best Buy 2003 - 2005
Best Buy 2001 - 2003
Skills
Troubleshooting, XP, Agile, .Net, C#, ASP, ASP.NET, jQuery, AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Ruby, SVG, Prototyping, OOP, T-SQL, SQL Server 2000-2008, IIS, Batik, Watir, TDD, Unity, Fluent nHibernate, Moq, .NET, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Applications, Test Driven Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1995
Best Buy January 2002 - Present
Best Buy.com - Pacific Sales 2015 - 2015
Best Buy.com - Pacific Sales 2015 - 2015
Skills
Merchandising, Advertising, Customer Experience, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Multi-channel Retail, E-commerce, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Social Media, Sales, Store Management, Consumer Electronics, Competitive Analysis, Planograms, Product Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
UnitedHealth Group / Optum February 2014 - Present
UnitedHealth Technologies January 2006 - December 2013
UnitedHealth Group 2009 - 2013
Evolvable Corp February 1995 - March 2012
United Healthcare 2007 - 2009
UnitedHealth Group, Ovations 2006 - 2009
Talent Software Services, Inc. 2005 - 2008
TALENT 2004 - 2008
Best Buy 2000 - 2004
Skills
SDLC, IT Strategy, Testing, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Software Development, Business Analysis, Java, Visio, Enterprise Architecture, SharePoint, User Acceptance Testing, Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, SOA, Vendor Management, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor Independant Studies (BIS), Computer Science, Japanese, Psychology
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Target Canada February 2014 - December 2014
Target October 2010 - February 2014
Target February 2008 - October 2010
Best Buy August 2000 - February 2008
Skills
Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Communications Planning, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Communication Training, Public Relations, Content Management, Copywriting, Web Content Management, Employee Engagement, Retail, Editing, Merchandising, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Content Strategy, Crisis Communications, Marketing, Speech Writing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2009
M.A., Strategic Communication
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism- Public Relations
Monticello HS 1992 — 1996
Best Buy Sr Principle Business AnalystMedtronicOctober 2005 - May 2011
Skills
Visio, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Process Improvement, SDLC, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Business Process, Business Process..., Change Management, ERP, MS Project, Management, Program Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1965 — 1968
Best Buy October 2013 - Present
Best Buy May 2012 - Present
Best Buy March 2010 - May 2012
Best Buy January 2008 - March 2010
Best Buy November 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Inventory Management, CPFR, Retek, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Assortment, Retail, Inventory Control, Multi-channel Retail, Visual Merchandising, Demand Forecasting, Planograms, Forecasting, Store Management, Profit, Supply Chain, Employee Training
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Retail Merchandising
Cambridge Community College 1998 — 2001
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Best Buy for Business & Education March 2015 - Present
Target June 2013 - March 2015
mPRessions PR January 2008 - June 2013
Ilaug Conference Resources February 1996 - June 2008
Best Buy September 2002 - April 2003
Target September 1996 - April 2000
Radisson Hotels 1992 - 1994
Skills
Event Management, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Trade Shows, Sponsorship, Hospitality, Hotels, Public Relations, Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Management, Marketing Communications, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Sales, Brand Management, Corporate Events, Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Best Buy 2013 - Present
Best Buy 2009 - 2013
Best Buy 2004 - 2009
Best Buy 2000 - 2004
Best Buy 1999 - 2000
Best Buy 1997 - 1999
Best Buy 1992 - 1997
Skills
Inventory Control, Microsoft Excel, Access, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Income Statement, Finance, Retail, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis, SQL, Essbase, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Physical Inventory, Inventory Accounting, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Magna cum laude
Robert Half - Office Team 2015 - Present
Minnesota Wild November 2011 - Present
Best Buy February 1998 - September 2014
Mall of America September 2010 - January 2011
Suncoast Motion Pictures Co 1989 - 1997
Skills
Time Management, Retail, Merchandising, Store Management, Team Building, Multi-channel Retail, Sales, Leadership, Customer Service, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Project Management, Coaching, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Experience, Income Statement, Inventory Control, Forecasting, P&L, Planograms, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1989
TSG - The Steinhauser Group 1990 - Present
Best Buy June 1985 - May 1990
Geo Graphics June 1984 - February 1985
Graphics Systems February 1984 - June 1984
Skills
Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Typography, Creative Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Advertising, Photoshop, InDesign, Corporate Branding, Packaging, Posters, Graphics, Brand Design, Layout, Direct Mail, Illustrator, Strategic Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Web Design, Visual Communication, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Design
Best Western Plymouth, MN July 2014 - Present
Days Inn Plymouth, MN November 2013 - Present
Knights inn Litchfield September 2013 - Present
Days Inn Hutchinson May 2013 - Present
Days Inn Eagan, MN December 2012 - April 2013
Days Inn Eagan September 2003 - November 2012
Days Inn Burnsville January 2002 - June 2003
Best Buy 1996 - 1998
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Pre-opening, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Front Office, Revenue Analysis, Rooms Division, Performance Management, Human Resources, Lodging, Property Management...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2000
BA, Human Resource Management
Best Buy August 2011 - Present
Carlson Wagonlit Travel August 1992 - August 2011
Skills
TDD, Java, Continuous Integration, Windows, Unix, Web Applications, SQL, HTML, Programming, CSS, Groovy, XML, Test Driven Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1992
Bachelors, Computer Science
Dollar Tree Stores May 2011 - Present
CVS Caremark Corporation May 2007 - May 2011
Old Navy March 2003 - May 2007
Best Buy October 2000 - March 2003
Sam's Club March 1987 - October 2000
Skills
Multi-channel Retail, Strategy, Business Process..., Operational Excellence, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, P&L Management, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Profit, Income Statement, Operations Management, Team Building, Multi-unit, Inventory Control, Budgets, Big Box, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Sales, Training, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Management, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Driving Results, CPFR, Employee Training, Cross-functional Team..., Store Operations, Grocery, Pricing, Planograms, Assortment, Hiring, POS, Customer Experience, Merchandise Planning, District Management, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, People Development, Succession Planning, Accountability, Retail Sales, Expense Management, Performance Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1986
BS, Mathematics
Best Buy September 2011 - Present
Best Buy September 2011 - Present
Accenture August 2005 - September 2011
William Mitchell College of Law February 2004 - August 2005
Kinney & Lange PA May 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Strategy, Consulting, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Emerging Technologies, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Leadership, Forecasting, Master Data Management, Analysis, Software Development, Business Intelligence, Testing, Intellectual Property, Business Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), active
William Mitchell College of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Law - Intellectual Property
Purdue University 1997 — 2001
BS, Mechanical Engineering
The IMT Group April 2008 - February 2011
Best Buy 2000 - 2003
The Thomson Corporation January 1995 - May 1999
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
Bachelor, Mathematics
University of Minnesota August 2010 - October 2012
Kare 11 2008 - 2008
Best Buy January 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Editing, Social Media, Photography, InDesign, Creative Writing, Illustrator, Blogging, Video Editing, Avid, Video Production, Video
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
BA, Studies in Cinema and Media Culture
McNally Smith College of Music 2003 — 2005
AA, Multimedia Arts
Best Buy October 2006 - Present
Target June 2003 - October 2006
Courey Kosanda & Zimmer, P.A. 2000 - 2003
Morrison & Fenske, P.A 1997 - 1999
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Outlook, Real Estate, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Team Building, Training
Education
Kennedy High School
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, History
Goal.com April 2014 - Present
The Washington Post Express 2014 - Present
Goal.com June 2010 - April 2014
Best Buy July 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Editing, Sports Writing, Journalism, Content Management, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Football, New Media, News Writing, Great Personality, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Soccer, Blogging, Media Relations, Editorial, Soccer Coaching, Awesomeness, Social Media
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Spanish Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Ameriprise December 2009 - July 2015
Target Corporation January 2006 - December 2009
Digital Marketing January 2005 - January 2006
Target Corporation January 2002 - January 2005
Best Buy January 2001 - January 2002
Fallon January 1998 - January 2001
Fallon January 1998 - January 2000
Martin Williams January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Budget Management, Resource Management, Creative Problem Solving, Vendor Relations, Vendor Management, Time Management, Budgets, Project Management, Advertising, Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota 1992 — 1997
BA, Speech Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Speech Communication
Armstrong High School 1988 — 1992
General Studies
Stark Industries September 2014 - Present
Games n Go February 2014 - September 2014
Target October 2013 - February 2014
Activison July 2013 - October 2013
Best Buy April 2013 - August 2013
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET Program) July 2012 - December 2012
University Dining Services January 2012 - May 2012
University of Minnesota March 2011 - December 2011
Don Pablos January 2009 - December 2010
America Reads & Counts October 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Video Game Design, Japanese Language, Art, Language Teaching, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Music, Japanese, Game Design, Game Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
BA, Asian Languages and Literature: Japanese
Princeton Public Schools February 2015 - Present
Private Company May 2013 - February 2015
Blue Chip Engineering, Inc. April 1996 - April 2013
Deluxe Corporation 1993 - 1997
Best Buy 1985 - 1993
Skills
Financial Reporting, Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, Office Management, Finance, Supervising, Payroll Taxes, Year-end Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, A/R Collections, Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Confidentiality, Sales & Use Tax..., Safety Management..., OSHA Record Keeping, Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Data Entry, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Epicor, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Aging Reports, Account Management, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Forecasting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Statistics
Blaine High School
UPM Raflatac September 2015 - Present
MacDermid Autotype July 2012 - September 2015
Cargill January 2012 - August 2012
Ultimate Electronics May 2007 - April 2011
Best Buy April 2006 - April 2007
Kwik Trip, Inc. June 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Sales, Inventory Management, Project Management, Business Relationship..., Team Building, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Time Management, Retail, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Marketing, Analysis, Sales Management, Product Development, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2011
BS, Biology
Amway Global July 2012 - Present
Presidential Emerging Scholars (PES) September 2012 - May 2013
Best Buy September 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Vietnamese, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2015