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
Saint Thomas Academy July 2015 - Present
General Mills June 2014 - Present
Mound Westonka High School October 2013 - July 2015
Best Buy September 2013 - June 2014
Best Buy June 2012 - September 2013
Teach For America June 2010 - June 2012
University of Minnesota Basketball August 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Youth Mentoring, Basketball Coaching, Community Outreach, Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business and Marketing Education, Management, 3.95 Major GPA
University of Minnesota August 2014 - Present
Best Buy June 2015 - August 2015
University of Minnesota January 2014 - August 2014
Dairy Queen April 2011 - August 2013
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Best Buy March 2011 - Present
Best Buy April 2008 - March 2011
Best Buy April 2004 - April 2008
Best Buy December 2000 - May 2005
Carlson Wagonlit Travel September 1999 - December 2000
US Bank May 1997 - September 1999
State Farm Insurance April 1996 - May 1997
US Bank December 1994 - April 1996
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Stores, Customer Relations, Negotiation, Sales Management, Product Development, Research, New Business Development, Account Management, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Problem Solving, Leadership, Strategy, Team Leadership, Coaching, Team Management, Employee Training, Merchandising, Program Management, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1992
SPS Commerce April 2013 - Present
Best Buy March 2010 - May 2012
Best Buy March 2007 - February 2010
Best Buy January 2004 - March 2007
Vistar/Multifoods Distribution Group 1995 - 2003
Skills
MS Project, Training, Connecting People, Change Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, System Deployment, Process Improvement, Communication, RedPrairie, SharePoint, Radio-Frequency (RF)..., Vendor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Inventory Control, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Inventory Management, SAP, Salesforce.com, Supply Chain Operations, Transportation, ERP, 3PL
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Consumer Food Science
Best Buy November 2014 - Present
Spong PR July 2012 - October 2014
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts May 2009 - July 2012
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts June 2008 - May 2009
IN Food Marketing & Design April 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Editing, Copywriting, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Facebook, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Writing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Strategic Communications, Communication Studies, Dance
Fallon October 2014 - Present
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc July 2013 - July 2015
Fallon June 2014 - October 2014
University of Minnesota January 2014 - May 2014
University of Minnesota August 2013 - May 2014
University of Minnesota March 2012 - May 2014
Periscope March 2013 - January 2014
Magnet 360 June 2013 - July 2013
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc July 2011 - July 2013
Best Buy November 2009 - June 2013
Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Social Media, Advertising, Strategy, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Salesforce.com, Photoshop, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Digital Photography, Promotions, CRM, Online Advertising, Time Management, Marketing, Account Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Business & Marketing (CEHD), Emphasis: Management (CSOM), Alumnus
Woodbury High School 2007 — 2010
Diploma, General Studies
Steps of Success January 2014 - Present
1st Choice Pediatric June 2013 - Present
The Tavern Grill May 2010 - June 2013
Best Buy 2007 - 2011
Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sales, Teamwork, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Epicor Software November 2014 - Present
Epicor Software Corp September 2012 - November 2014
Best Buy November 2011 - March 2012
Xiotech 2010 - 2011
McAfee/Secure Computing 2008 - 2009
SPS Commerce 2007 - 2008
Epicor Software Corporation 2005 - 2007
Skills
Selling, Spanish, Solution Selling, Account Management, Consultative Selling, Salesforce.com, Lead Generation, Pipeline Management, Sales, Team Leadership, ERP, Strategy, Sales Process, Enterprise Software, Business Development, Product Management, CRM, B2B, Sales Operations, Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Leadership
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2003 — 2005
B.A, Business Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2003
Optum January 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant July 2013 - Present
Optum August 2014 - January 2015
Optum June 2012 - August 2014
Famous Dave's May 2007 - May 2012
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Best Buy October 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Data Analysis, Business Analysis, SQL, Training, Visio, Testing, Visual Basic, Access, SharePoint, Customer Service, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Software Documentation, Java, User Acceptance Testing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, VBA, XML, Microsoft Word, Databases, Business Requirements, Database Design, SoapUI, Functional..., Positive Energy, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Bachelors, Computer Science
Empower Analytics August 2015 - Present
Anaplan August 2014 - January 2015
M+W Group October 2012 - September 2013
M+W Group 2011 - 2013
Corporate Executive Board 2007 - 2009
Best Buy 2006 - 2007
Prodigy International Enterprises, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Skills
Business Development, CRM, Program Management, Project Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, SugarCRM, Sales, Training, Market Research, Business Process..., Change Management, Account Management, B2B, Analysis, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Communication, Executive Reporting, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Organizational..., Social Media Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Force.com, Visualforce Pages, Apex Data Loader, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SQL, Crystal Reports, Oracle, ERP Software, Vendor Management, System Integration..., SharePoint, Visio, Sage ERP X3, Financial Reporting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
B.A.
RCIS: Rural Community Insurance Services June 2014 - Present
Apex Systems December 2013 - June 2014
Three Bridge July 2013 - December 2013
Best Buy January 2012 - July 2013
US Bank October 2010 - January 2012
Xcel Energy June 2010 - October 2010
Wells Fargo January 2010 - June 2010
Deluxe Corporation September 2008 - December 2009
Target January 2007 - September 2008
Ameriprise Financial March 2003 - January 2007
Skills
Forecasting, Vendor Management, Work Allocation, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Time Management, Invoice Processing, SharePoint Designer, Microsoft Excel, Accruals, Access, Oracle Project..., Month End Close, Asset Managment, Capital Budgeting, Cross-functional Team..., Queries, Gap Analysis, Process Improvement, Agile & Waterfall..., Internal Audit, Quality Assurance, Training, Public Speaking, Onboarding, Pivot Tables, Document Management, Budgets, Software Documentation, Leadership, PMO, Project Management, Management, SharePoint, Resource Management, E-commerce, Consulting, SDLC, Visio, Project Portfolio..., Portfolio Management, Finance, Business Process...
Education
University of St. Thomas 2015 — 2015
N/A, Yellow Belt Six Sigma
University of St. Thomas 2014 — 2014
Certified Professional Project Manager
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business - Focus on Finance, 3.89GPA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1995
Business Management
U.S. Bank 2008 - 2014
U.S. Bank 2007 - 2008
Best Buy 2004 - 2007
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Training, Employee Training, Testing, Project Management, Project Planning, Time Management, Public Speaking
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology: Law, Criminology and Deviance
Target 2012 - Present
Best Buy 2011 - 2012
Best Buy 2006 - 2011
Best Buy 2009 - 2010
Best Buy 2005 - 2006
Skills
Logistics Management, Training & Development, Process Improvement, Process Development, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Training, Red Prairie, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Warehousing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
InnovationFarmer Consulting March 2015 - Present
Perficient May 2014 - March 2015
UnitedHealth Group June 2013 - April 2014
Best Buy February 2012 - March 2013
American Express March 2011 - February 2012
American Express April 2009 - March 2011
Mercer June 2003 - April 2009
Hewitt Associates April 1999 - June 2003
HB Fuller September 1991 - April 1999
United States Marine Corps June 1984 - June 1992
Skills
Talent Management, Business Development, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, CRM, Analytics, Sales, Human Resources, Program Management, Management, Business Planning, Organizational..., Performance Management, Negotiation, Management Consulting, Employee Engagement, Budgets, Account Management, Process Improvement, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Start-ups, Business Process..., Market Research, Coaching, Product Management, Pricing, Organizational Design, Finance, Customer Service, Segmentation, Training, Customer Engagement, Consumer Insight, Leadership, Customer Experience, P&L Management, Consulting, Project Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of St. Thomas 2013 — 2013
MiniMBA certificate in Healthcare Management, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Completed
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1995
BA, Journalism
Infinite Campus February 2013 - Present
Infinite Campus September 2012 - January 2013
Infinite Campus March 2012 - September 2012
Best Buy May 2007 - March 2012
Skills
Technical Writing, Retail Sales, Retail, Usability, Copy Editing, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Ad Hoc Reporting, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, FrameMaker, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, SugarCRM, Cisco Call Manager, Softphone, Campus SIS, Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Scientific and Technical Communication
Best Buy January 2015 - Present
Kannoa October 2014 - December 2014
Office Depot June 2013 - December 2014
Target May 2011 - September 2011
jcpenney November 2010 - January 2011
Coffman Bookstore May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Graphic Design, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Social Media, Illustration, Drawing, Solidworks, SketchUp, Logo Design, Research, CSS, CAD, Customer Service
Education
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial and Product Design, Magna Cum Laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
UBS August 2012 - Present
C.H. Robinson January 2006 - August 2012
Best Buy June 2001 - January 2008
Skills
Wealth Management, Retirement Planning, Personal Financial..., Customer Service, Small Business, Analytics, Market Research, Customer Relations, Negotiation, Series 7, Health, Life, Variable...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
BS, Business Marketing Education, Management, Communication Studies
United States Senate February 2015 - Present
United States Senate December 2013 - February 2015
United States Senate July 2012 - December 2013
State of Minnesota December 2011 - April 2012
United States Senate December 2011 - April 2012
Best Buy May 2010 - November 2010
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans June 2009 - August 2009
Newseum May 2008 - August 2008
Honeywell May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Newsletters, Sales, Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Non-profits, Marketing Communications, Data Analysis, Building Relationships, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Legislative Relations, Social Media, Nonprofits, Government
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
BA, Political Science
McLean High School 2001 — 2005
Best Buy October 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota October 2014 - August 2015
Skills
Sports, Athletics, PowerPoint, Fitness, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Exercise Physiology, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Social Networking, Sales, Team Building, Training
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Applied Kinesiology - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Brightstar April 2013 - Present
Ovative/Group and Simple Machine Advisors 2011 - April 2013
Sony Music Entertainment June 2008 - August 2010
Best Buy July 2006 - July 2008
Best Buy 2004 - 2006
Best Buy 2001 - 2003
Best Buy 1991 - 2000
Jack Morton Productions/Computer Video 1987 - 1991
Andahazy Ballet Company 1972 - 1988
Skills
Sales Management, Vendor Management, Brand Development, P&L Management, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Digital Media, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Retail, Entertainment Industry, Merchandising, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Applications, Mobile Strategy, Multi-channel Retail, Subscription Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A. Communications, Communications, Broadcasting
Actively seeking opportunities August 2015 - Present
Advance Auto Parts April 2011 - August 2015
The ROIG Group LLC July 2009 - April 2011
DBM February 2009 - April 2011
Optimal Advantage July 2007 - April 2009
Wilsons Leather November 2006 - March 2007
Best Buy August 2000 - May 2006
Mervyn's October 1993 - August 2000
Target January 1986 - February 1992
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Strategic Planning, Retail, Forecasting, Leadership, Analysis, E-commerce, Management, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Team Building, New Business Development, Profit, Pricing, Apparel, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1981 — 1983
MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA
Best Buy March 2013 - Present
Cuneo Advertising January 2012 - February 2013
Campus Media Group, Inc. January 2011 - December 2011
Haskell's Wine & Spirits December 2006 - December 2011
Skills
Reporting & Analysis, Advertising, Writing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Research, Digital Media, Marketing Research, Blogging, Organizing, Microsoft Office, Meeting Deadlines, Coordination, Excel, Retail, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Media Buying, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Facebook, Management, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2010
B.A, Professional Strategic Communication: Advertising. Minor in Studio Art.
University of Saint Thomas 2006 — 2007
Eagan High School 2002 — 2006
Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties April 2013 - Present
Best Buy August 2009 - July 2012
Walt Disney World - Boardwalk Resort February 2009 - August 2009
Walmart May 2005 - January 2009
Skills
Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Program Management, Merchandising, Pricing, Cash Register, Warehousing, Customer Service, Event Planning, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Store Management, Retail
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Family Social Science
Best Buy September 2013 - Present
Best Buy June 2012 - September 2013
The Raptor Center, University of Minnesota January 2012 - August 2013
Westwood Hills Nature Center June 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Analysis, Event Planning, Customer Service, WordPress, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Research, Search Engine Technology, Customer Insight, Search Engine Ranking, Link Building, Solr, Technical Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts
Hopkins High School 2005 — 2009
Office of Admissions, University of Minnesota July 2005 - Present
Best Buy September 2001 - June 2005
Skills
Admissions, Student Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, Student Recruiting, Student Financial Aid, Adult Education, Enrollment Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Customer Service, Higher Education..., Public Speaking, Retaining Customers
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, School of Journalism-Public Relations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master's degree, Educational Policy and Administration
agencyEA September 2014 - Present
Goldfish Marketing Communications February 2014 - September 2014
Vosges Haut-Chocolat November 2013 - August 2014
Best Buy May 2013 - September 2013
University of Minnesota January 2013 - May 2013
Catapult: AdConnection May 2012 - June 2012
River Cities' Reader May 2010 - August 2010
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design
SPS Commerce February 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2012 - Present
Interlachen Country Club April 2007 - Present
Sage Products December 2014 - January 2015
University of Minnesota August 2013 - September 2013
Inside Edge Golf August 2011 - December 2012
Walk On Water May 2009 - August 2011
Three Rivers Park District November 2009 - April 2011
Best Buy October 2010 - January 2011
Land O'Lakes October 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Facebook, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Social Media, Editing, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Salesforce.com, Sales, Prospecting Skills, Video Editing, Twitter, Microsoft Project, Adobe Photoshop, SaaS, EDI
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2016
Business Marketing and Education, Business
Eden Prairie High School 2008 — 2012
Best Buy September 2008 - Present
ITR September 2008 - June 2011
Marketing Outfitters December 2006 - March 2008
Crystal Pierz Marine February 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Social Networking, SEO, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Marketing Management, Google Analytics, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2001
BA, Speech Communications
Brookfield East High School 1993 — 1997
Fairview Health Services December 2012 - Present
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP June 2010 - December 2012
North American Membership Group, Inc. August 2008 - June 2010
Rider Bennett, LLP April 2006 - June 2009
Faegre & Benson LLP June 2007 - August 2008
Dorsey & Whitney LLP January 2000 - March 2006
Entegris 2006 - 2006
Dorsey 1999 - 2006
Park Nicollet Health Services 1995 - 2000
Best Buy 1987 - 1993
Skills
Computer Forensics, ITIL, IT Management, IT Strategy, IT Service Management, IT Audit, IT Governance, ISA Server, Microsoft, Linux, Litigation Support, Legal Support, SLA, OLA, Information Management, Information Technology, Information Architecture, Information Security, Information Systems, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Asset Managment, Customer Service, DNS, DHCP, Data Center, Litigation, Leadership, Quality Management, Contract Negotiation, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Engineering, Network Architecture
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1996
DrawFour Designs May 2014 - Present
StevenBe May 2012 - Present
Knitting Nation September 2010 - April 2012
Best Buy March 2010 - November 2011
FranklinCovey Products LLC October 2007 - February 2010
Best Buy April 2005 - April 2007
CCBR November 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Editing, Writing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Merchandising, Sales, Newsletters, Social Media, Social Networking, Blogging, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Data Entry, Inventory Management, Facebook, Proofreading, Management, Recruiting, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Customer Insight
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
B.A., English
Nalco Champion July 2014 - Present
Ecolab July 2012 - June 2014
Best Buy December 2011 - May 2012
Carlson Funds Enterprise March 2011 - May 2012
Ecolab June 2011 - August 2011
Sunbelt Business Brokers and M&A Advisors February 2011 - May 2011
National MS Society May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Investments, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
BSB, Finance major, Accounting minor
High School
MB25 Media Solutions, A Marketing Midwest, Inc. Company 2009 - Present
Marketing Architects May 2009 - August 2009
Cuneo Advertising November 2008 - May 2009
Cuneo Advertising/CarSoup.com June 2006 - October 2008
Best Buy January 1994 - May 2006
Skills
SEM, Negotiation, Marketing Analytics, Research, Management, Media Buying, Digital Marketing, Media Planning, Online Advertising, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Radio, Integrated Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Account Management, Social Media, Media Strategy, Public Relations, Advertising Sales, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Display Advertising, Brand Development, PPC, Brand Management, Analytics, comScore, DoubleClick
Education
St. Louis Park High School
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A
HjS Architecture June 2012 - Present
Vanman Architects & Builders November 2010 - April 2012
Kodet Architectural Group October 2007 - April 2010
Best Buy 1999 - 2001
Skills
Architectural Design, Design Research, Sustainable Design, Revit, SketchUp, Architecture, AutoCAD, BIM, Model Building, Residential Design, Architectural Drawings, CAD, Rendering, Construction Documents, LEED AP, Urban Design, AutoCAD Architecture, Space planning, Sustainable Architecture, Ecotect, Model Making, Architectures, Hand Drawing, Photoshop, InDesign, Master Planning, Sketching, Vray, Design Development, 3D Studio Max, Drawing, Construction, Comprehensive Planning, Submittals, Space Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2007
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Architecture and Related Services
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Architecture
UTC Aerospace Systems July 2015 - Present
Federal Package May 2014 - Present
Gopher Resource July 2013 - September 2013
NOvA Module Factory February 2013 - July 2013
Best Buy December 2011 - September 2012
Best Buy October 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sales, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Marketing, Troubleshooting, Customer Satisfaction, Computer Hardware, Social Media, Project Management, Time Management, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Training, Windows, Team Leadership, Team Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2016
In Progress, Industrial & Systems Engineering
Target October 2014 - Present
Target March 2014 - October 2014
Target April 2012 - February 2014
Target May 2011 - April 2012
Target October 2009 - May 2011
For Rent Media Solutions January 2009 - October 2009
Best Buy July 2005 - December 2008
Skills
Retail, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Merchandising, Team Building, Coaching, Inventory Management, Time Management, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Outlook, Visio, Illustrator, Travel Management, Expense Management, Expense Budget..., Expense Reports, Travel Planning, Travel Arrangements, Executive Calendar..., Administration, Administrative..., Office Administration
Education
Dale Carnegie 2008 — 2008
Effective Communications and Effective Human Relations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2007
BA, Studies in Cinema and Media Culture
General Mills August 2012 - Present
Best Buy June 2006 - August 2012
Imation August 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Mac OS X, Computer Hardware, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Troubleshooting, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Windows 7, Team Leadership, Leadership, Windows, Public Speaking, Marketing, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
North
Fred's Audio Visual Services, LLC 2010 - Present
Best Buy February 1999 - May 2003
Holiday Companies September 1986 - February 1998
Red Owl Stores June 1984 - September 1986
Jacobs Industries June 1980 - June 1984
Skills
Small Business, Video, Dvd, Film, Camera, Sound, Photography, Video Editing, Video Production, Digital Photography, Videography, Social Networking, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Mac, Creative Direction, Advertising, Commercial Photography, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Web Design, Digital Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Graphic Design, Photos, Online Marketing, Website Development, Art, SEO, Image Editing, WordPress
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1966 — 1971
Bachelor Degrees in Physics and Math, Studied: Physics, Math, and Computer Programming
Best Buy September 2014 - Present
Best Buy May 2013 - September 2014
Best Buy May 2012 - March 2013
Best Buy October 2010 - June 2012
Best Buy August 2007 - October 2010
Best Buy November 2006 - August 2007
Best Buy November 2006 - August 2007
Best Buy February 2004 - November 2006
Skills
Merchandising, Vendor Relations, Retail, Market Planning, P&L Management, Promotions, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Creative Problem Solving, Forecasting, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Merchandising, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Website Promotion, Online Sales, Negotiation, Problem Solving, E-commerce, Sales, Inventory Management, Assortment, Multi-channel Retail, Project Planning, Customer Experience, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Time Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, CPFR, Big Box, Planograms, Facebook, Retail Sales, Social Networking, Customer Satisfaction, P&L, Sales Operations, Driving Results, Retail Category..., Inventory Control
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2001
BS, Marketing and Advertising
Medidata Solutions March 2013 - Present
Best Buy August 2012 - January 2013
Target October 2011 - May 2012
CB Richard Ellis May 2011 - October 2011
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage July 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, VBA, NetSuite, Statistics, Accounts Receivable, Bonds, Fixed Annuities, R, Economics, Mathematics, HTML, Python, CRM, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sales, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Public Speaking, Research, Data Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Economics, Statistics
The Slow Motion Booth September 2013 - Present
Eyetography January 2012 - Present
UPS June 2007 - April 2014
Best Buy November 2008 - August 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation March 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Inventory Management, Logistics, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photography, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Commercial Photography, Wedding Photography, Event Photography, Cinematography, Color Grading, Color Correction, Videography, Videographer, Event Videography, Photoshop, Premiere, Leadership, Editing, Film, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Facebook, Video Production, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Biology
Andover Senior High 2002 — 2006
Best Buy March 2015 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Software, Virus Removal, XP, Microsoft Office 2003, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Marketing, Sales, Outlook, Advertising, Project Planning, Purchasing, Team Building, Retail, Training, Coaching, PowerPoint, Management, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Sales Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2007
incomplete, Music Education
Waukesha West High School 2000 — 2004
General Studies
Best Buy September 2011 - Present
Best Buy October 2007 - September 2011
Best Buy November 2004 - September 2007
Data Recognition Corporation 1997 - 2004
Reddi Fresh 1991 - 1997
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Finance, Financial Modeling, P&L, Budgets, Leadership, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Retail, Income Statement, Strategic Financial..., Competitive Analysis, Access Database, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2004
MBA, Strategy, Finance
University of Pennsylvania 1985 — 1989
BA, MA, Mathematics
Best Buy April 2014 - Present
Best Buy July 2012 - April 2014
Minnesota Broadcasters Association May 2010 - August 2012
Atomic Data June 2011 - July 2012
Allied Integrated Marketing May 2010 - June 2011
University of Minnesota October 2007 - June 2011
MYE Productions March 2011 - March 2011
Strange Blue Turtle Productions August 2010 - August 2010
Rogue Set Media January 2010 - May 2010
Image Management May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, Event Planning, Copy Editing, Branding & Identity, Publicity, Project Management, Videography, Directing, Producing, User Research, Remote User Testing, Social Networking, Film, Marketing, User Experience, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Advertising, Public Relations, SEO
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Studies in Cinema and Media Culture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature
Best Buy September 2014 - Present
Best Buy July 2013 - September 2014
Best Buy Mobile September 2012 - July 2013
Apple March 2007 - August 2012
Marketing Directions, Inc October 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Compensation, Human Resources, Social Media, Retail, Time Management, Oracle HR, Data Analysis, Training, Mac, HR Project Management, OS X, Management, Customer Service, Employee Data Management, Process Improvement, Process Flow..., Microsoft Office, Employee Training, Leadership, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Apple May 2015 - Present
Apple October 2011 - Present
Best Buy July 2011 - October 2011
Ultimate Electronics January 2011 - April 2011
Ultimate Electronics August 2007 - January 2011
Circuit City May 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Consumer Electronics, Retail, Merchandising, Sales Management, Store Management, Profit, Driving Results, Team Building, iWork, Cold Calling, Employee Training, People Development, Hiring, Microsoft Office, POS, Coaching, OS X, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Human Resources, Income Statement, Key Account Management, Loss Prevention, P, Customer Acquisition, Customer Satisfaction, Retail Sales, Sales Operations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2005
Political Science, Law Criminology and Deviance, Leadership and Management Development
St. Jude Medical May 2015 - Present
Target September 2014 - March 2015
Target April 2013 - September 2014
Best Buy February 2011 - June 2012
Aeropostale June 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Teamwork, Sales, Driving Results, Problem Solving, Goal Oriented, Multi-tasked, Diligent, Deadline Driven, Always Punctual, Retail Sales, Communication, Research, Creative Writing, Video Editing, Camera Operating, Multicultural, Retail, Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Anthropology
Carmichael Lynch February 2013 - July 2014
BBDO Minneapolis February 2008 - January 2013
Best Buy November 2004 - December 2007
Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx September 2000 - November 2004
Concept Group June 1998 - September 2000
Mithun Agency June 1997 - October 1997
Minnesota Daily September 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Sponsorship, Marketing Research, Online Advertising, Media Planning, Account Management, Market Planning, Multi-channel Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Television, Segmentation, Product Launch
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2005 — 2010
MBA, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1997
BA, Journalism/Advertising
Applied Research Laboratory Penn State March 2014 - Present
3M May 2015 - August 2015
Best Buy July 2012 - August 2013
TJ Maxx July 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Engineering, Teamwork, Mechanical Engineering, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Research, Matlab, ANSYS, NX Unigraphics, CFX, CAD, Sales, Windows
Education
Pennsylvania State University - Schreyer Honors College 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.91
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2013
Post Secondary Enrollment Option, 4.00
Hopkins High School 2009 — 2013
Best Buy July 2013 - Present
CorePower Yoga September 2014 - Present
Nicollet Island Inn July 2008 - July 2013
Hilton Worldwide October 2012 - December 2012
Best Buy February 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Yoga Instruction, Communication, Marketing Strategy, Management, Copywriting, Customer Service, Event Planning, Advertising, Spanish, Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Retail, Hospitality, Sales, Employee Training, Event Management, Social Media, Translation, Food & Beverage, Wine & Spirits Industry, German, Dutch, Technical Writing, Wine Tasting, Fine Dining, Multilingual, Yoga, Individualization, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Marketing, Leadership, Training
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, BA Linguistics - Magna cum Laude. Dutch Language and Culture Minor
UMN Office of Admissions September 2014 - Present
Best Buy September 2013 - Present
AMC Theatres October 2011 - August 2013
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2018
Bachelors of Science, Bachelors of Arts, Economics, Statistics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2018
BS in Economics and BA in Statistics, Economics, Statistics
Best Buy June 2010 - January 2014
Best Buy March 2002 - May 2010
Best Buy January 1999 - February 2002
Best Buy March 1994 - January 1999
Best Buy March 1993 - March 1994
Best Buy April 1992 - March 1993
Best Buy January 1992 - April 1992
Skills
Analysis, Retail, Analytics, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Satisfaction, Management, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Vendor Management, Market Research, Training, Team Building, Customer Experience, Program Management, Strategy, Customer Service, Budgets, Time Management, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Project Management, Profit, P&L, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Business Planning, Account Management, P&L Management, Change Management, Operations Management, Product Management, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Team Management, Product Development, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Performance Management, Business Process..., Project Planning, Coaching, Multi-channel Retail
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1986
IBM February 2015 - Present
Convergence Professional Services, Inc March 2005 - Present
Thomson Reuters October 2014 - February 2015
Marx Fusion Bistro March 2014 - June 2014
Target February 2013 - February 2014
NiSource September 2012 - February 2013
Ecolab January 2012 - September 2012
Arcadian Networks July 2011 - December 2011
Best Buy February 2011 - July 2011
Carlson Marketing January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Networking, SDLC, Data Center, Cisco Technologies, Smart Grid, Cloud Computing, VoIP, IP, WAN, Project Management, Security, Wireless Networking, Cross-functional Team..., Wireless, Integration, Testing, VPN, Management, Vendor Management, System Deployment, Solution Architecture, Telecommunications, Strategy, LTE, Call Centers, Troubleshooting, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, ITIL, Program Management, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Infrastructure, Product Management, Change Management, Software Development, PMP, Enterprise Software, IT Management, Mobile Devices, SaaS, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio..., Enterprise Architecture, Consulting, Business Process, Data Warehousing, Professional Services, PMO, Business Process...
Education
Project Management Institute 1996 — 1996
United States Army National Guard 1982 — 1982
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1981
Cisco
City of Minneapolis August 2015 - Present
City of Minneapolis August 2014 - August 2015
RBA, Inc. October 2012 - August 2014
Mindsharp October 2010 - October 2012
Where I am most needed. February 2009 - January 2011
Capella Education Company 2010 - 2010
Best Buy.com May 2008 - February 2009
Best Buy November 2005 - April 2008
Sunset Environmental May 1999 - August 2005
Cadillac Cafe, Denny’s, Ruby Tuesday & Backstreet Grill May 1992 - April 1999
Skills
InfoPath 2010, SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, Technical Writing, Visio, Business Analysis, InfoPath, Microsoft Office..., Business Intelligence, Access, Integration, Project Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Training, Software Documentation, Management, Requirements Gathering, Enterprise Content..., Metadata, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft Technologies, Enterprise Architecture
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1990
Journalism and Speech Mass Com
Castle Rock Media October 1999 - Present
PGM Media August 1997 - September 1999
Vaughn Design Group July 1996 - September 1997
Best Buy September 1994 - February 1995
The Minnesota Daily March 1993 - June 1994
University of Minnesota October 1992 - June 1994
The Orion August 1991 - December 1991
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Applied Design and Visual Communications
Best Buy November 2013 - Present
Unite to End Homelessness April 2013 - Present
Best Buy December 2006 - May 2012
Target December 2002 - December 2004
Best Buy January 2000 - December 2002
Skills
Retail, Interactive Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Experience, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Merchandising, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, E-commerce, Direct Marketing, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Event Planning, Brand Management, Strategy, Online Marketing, Direct Mail, Marketing Research, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, B2B
Education
University of St. Thomas 1992 — 1994
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1996
Robert Half International February 2012 - Present
The Sanneh Foundation July 2011 - Present
Express Scripts December 2009 - June 2011
Best Buy June 2005 - January 2010
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Human Resources, Sales, Temporary Placement, Customer Service, Sourcing, Employee Relations, Interviews, Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Temporary Staffing, Finance, Hiring, Management, Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S, Applied Economics
Best Buy December 2014 - Present
Yemyo, Inc. January 2013 - December 2014
Minnesota Twins, Minneapolis December 2007 - January 2013
Minnesota Twins, Minneapolis November 2006 - December 2007
Minnesota Twins, Minneapolis March 2006 - October 2006
Minnesota Timberwolves, Minneapolis December 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Product Development, Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Sales Process, New Business Development, Management, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Research, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Facebook, Strategic Thinking, Budgets, Sales, Customer Retention, Social Media, Ticket Sales, Time Management, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Persuasion, Teamwork, Inbound Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Networking
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing emphasis - distinctions in entrepreneurship, 3.7/4.0
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
B.S., Sport Management
Apple February 2006 - Present
Best Buy September 2005 - February 2006
The Mobile Solution July 2004 - September 2005
Primerica 2001 - 2004
Cisco 1998 - 1999
Microsoft February 1989 - June 1991
Skills
Recruiting, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Screening, Resume Mining, Full-cycle Recruiting, Recruitment/Retention
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1985
BSB, Business Adminstation
Piper Jaffray 2015 - Present
Target 2013 - 2015
Best Buy 2011 - 2013
Best Buy May 2010 - August 2010
Cherry Tree March 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Business Management, Corporate Advisory, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Mergers, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Strategic Planning, Valuation, Investments, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Economics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MBA, Finance
Insperity July 2011 - Present
Insperity 2007 - July 2011
Accenture HR Services 2002 - 2007
Best Buy 2002 - 2004
Marquette Financial Companies 2001 - 2002
The Miner Group 1999 - 2001
Sears Holdings Corporation January 1999 - September 1999
Symons - Dayton Superior January 1997 - January 1999
Best Buy May 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Vendor Management, Employee Training, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Operations Management, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, Team Leadership, Personnel Management, Hiring, Training, Change Management, Team Building, Sourcing, Program Management, Budgets, HR Consulting, Payroll, Deferred Compensation, Policy, Benefits Administration, CRM, Strategy, Workforce Planning, FMLA, Temporary Placement, HRIS, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, College Recruiting, Job Descriptions, Employment Law, Compensation & Benefit, Technical Recruiting, HR Policies, Employee Handbooks, Career Development, Performance Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree
Wayzata High School
Best Buy December 1985 - Present
Skills
Retail, Loss Prevention, Process Improvement, Merchandising, Store Management, Sales, Big Box, Consumer Electronics, Training, Inventory Management, Profit, Customer Experience, Income Statement, Store Operations, Multi-channel Retail, Inventory Control, Planograms, Driving Results, Multi-Unit Management, Shrinkage, CPFR, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Best Buy January 2013 - Present
HealthPartners October 2010 - January 2013
Augsburg College October 2008 - October 2010
Star Tribune July 2000 - October 2008
ESPN.com October 2001 - April 2007
The News & Observer 1999 - 2000
The Cincinnati Post September 1997 - September 1999
The Commercial-News December 1995 - September 1997
Associated Press October 1994 - October 1995
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Writing, Publications, Journalism, Newspaper, Storytelling, Editing, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Breaking News, Web Content, Newspapers, Nonprofits, Social Media, Copywriting, Copy Editing, News Writing, AP Style, Blogging, Online Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Broadcast, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Crisis Communications
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1994
B.A., Journalism with a history minor
Best Buy December 2011 - Present
Accenture December 2010 - December 2011
Accenture 2004 - December 2010
Best Buy 2001 - 2004
Musicland 1996 - 2001
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Integration, IT Strategy, SOA, SDLC, Solution Architecture, Process Optimization, Software Project..., Architectures, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Information Management, Vendor Management, IT Management, Program Management, TOGAF, SOA Governance, Architecture
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ferguson-Keller Associates, INC August 2015 - Present
Gander Mountain June 2014 - May 2015
Gander Mountain October 2007 - May 2014
Golf Galaxy November 2000 - September 2007
Griffin International Companies 1998 - 1999
Best Buy 1990 - 1997
Skills
Merchandising, P&L, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Control, Store Management, Assortment, Customer Service, Forecasting, Sales, Multi-channel Retail, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Merchandise Planning, P&L Management, Sporting Goods, Apparel, Sales Management, Pricing, Management, Purchasing, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Loss Prevention, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Retail Buying, E-commerce, CPFR, Profit, Sales Operations, Leadership, Product Development, Talent Acquisition, Shooter
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Best Buy March 2011 - Present
Accenture March 2007 - February 2011
Best Buy November 2001 - March 2007
Skills
Procurement, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Quality..., Purchasing, Travel Management, Business Travel, Wireless, Mobile Devices, Budgets, Outsourcing, Leadership, Sourcing, Strategy, Business Process..., Program Management, Management, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
OceanGrown Distribution November 2014 - Present
CryoFreeze / CryoParts / Locus Design July 2013 - Present
Best Buy 1999 - July 2013
Best Buy Corporate 2009 - 2010
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Consumer Electronics, Inventory Management, Profit, Income Statement, Inventory Control, Selling, P&L, Sales Operations, Store Management, Sound, B2B, Big Box, P&L Management, Sales, Loss Prevention, Customer Experience, Sales Management, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Management, Reporting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting/Glass
Wells Fargo & Company June 2003 - Present
Best Buy November 1986 - June 2003
Skills
Insurance, Risk Management, Claim, Underwriting, Financial Risk, Property & Casualty..., Commercial Insurance, Liability, Claims Management, Professional Liability, General Insurance, Enterprise Risk...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1982
Home November 2009 - Present
Deluxe Corporation January 2008 - July 2008
Best Buy 2004 - 2008
Northern Tool + Equipment December 2003 - February 2004
Hypro 2002 - 2003
vnu business media 2001 - 2002
green tree financial 1999 - 2001
Skills
Brochures, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Logo Design, Adobe Acrobat, Art Direction, InDesign, Layout, Illustrator, Corporate Branding, Direct Mail, Catalogs, Graphic Design, QuarkXPress
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
BA, Double Major: Studio Art/Women's Studies
Photo and Film World January 2000 - Present
Freelance January 1993 - January 2011
Best Buy January 2000 - October 2009
Skills
Styling, Wardrobe, Photo Shoots, Stylists, Fashion Shows, Runway, Personal Shopping, Commercials, Web Commercials, Green Screen, Infomercials, Hiring Crew, Production Budgeting, Live Action, Vintage Clothing, Clothing Design
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1983 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Clothing Design
Cedarburg High School
Bachelor of Science (BS), Costume Design
Best Buy 2013 - Present
Target.com October 2011 - Present
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute 2009 - Present
Pierce Pini & Associates August 2009 - December 2010
Westwood Professional Services April 2005 - November 2008
Van Sickle, Allen & Associates October 2003 - March 2005
Surveying and Engineering Professionals May 2003 - October 2003
Skills
Site Plans, Project Planning, E-commerce, Supply Chain Operations, Project Management, Training, Building Relationships, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Non-profit Volunteer, Civil Engineering, Site Development, Business Process, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Digital Strategy, Collaborative Problem..., Critical Thinking, Team Leadership, Persuasive Presentations, Delivering Results, Inspiring Teams, Cross-team Collaboration, Engaging People, Innovation, Agile & Waterfall..., Wellbeing, Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, Strategic Partnerships, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Driving Results, Build Strong Teams, Nonprofits, Retail, Time Management
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2006 — 2011
MBA, Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Structual Engineering
Various Production Companies January 2003 - Present
Best Buy March 2009 - January 2014
Orange Filmworks 2007 - 2014
Drive Thru 2008 - 2010
Freelance 2008 - 2009
BBDO November 2007 - January 2008
BBDO Minneapolis 2007 - 2008
Best Buy 2005 - 2008
Various Production Companies 2002 - 2008
OLSON 2006 - 2007
Skills
Organized, Efficient, Commercials, Broadcast, Film Production, Budgets, Video Production, Organization, Music Videos, HD Video, Film, Post Production, Feature Films, Videography, Documentaries, Camera, Final Cut Studio, Final Draft, Avid, Acting, Entertainment, Directing, Television, Cinematography, Reality, Avid Media Composer, Visual Effects, DVD Studio Pro, Video, Screenwriting, Producing, Video Editing, Short Films, Independent Film, Media Production, Pre-production, Motion Graphics, Production Managment, Camera Operating, Creative Direction, Final Cut Pro, Casting, Broadcast Television
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1999
BA, Film Studies
Best Buy December 2013 - Present
Best Buy April 2012 - Present
Best Buy January 2006 - March 2012
Best Buy November 2003 - January 2006
Sprint Nextel May 1999 - October 2003
Skills
Big Box, Retail, P&L Management, Performance Management, Retail Management, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Business Planning, Store Management, Consumer Electronics, P&L responsibility, Budgets, Loss Prevention, Leadership, Merchandising, Profit, Training, Strategy, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Best Buy Senior Content AnalystBestBuy.com2003 - Present
BestBuy.com for ITR 2003 - 2006
Consultant through ITR Group, Inc. at Best Buy Dotcom 2003 - 2005
Conseco Finance August 1999 - February 2002
Skills
Content Management, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Information Architecture, Documentation, Editing, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Word, Problem Solving, Press Releases, Visio, E-commerce, HTML, SharePoint, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Project Management, Analytics, Retail, Leadership, Web Analytics
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1984
Best Buy October 2011 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
Bonnie Dickel Hoffman May 2012 - Present
Best Buy April 2014 - March 2015
Periscope 2015 - 2015
Periscope 2015 - 2015
Copy that Nails It June 2012 - June 2014
Atterro Human Capital Group January 2014 - May 2014
OLSON June 2008 - 2012
Contract Writer: Target 2002 - 2008
Target 1992 - 2002
Pioneer Press 1989 - 1992
Skills
Posters, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Social Media, Strategy, Marketing, Mobile Devices, Video, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Radio, Direct Mail, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Campaigns, Collateral, Product Naming, Collaboration, Email Marketing, Professional Mentoring, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, B2B Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Best Buy January 2008 - Present
Best Buy China January 2003 - December 2007
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2010
MBA
Best Buy May 1998 - Present
County Seat Stores April 1992 - April 1998
B. Dalton Bookseller March 1986 - March 1992
Northern States Power Company September 1969 - July 1974
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Customer Service, Outlook, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Performance Management, Administrative..., Peer Support, Employee Benefits, Training, Time Management, Dependable Team Player
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Associate's degree
Best Buy October 2014 - Present
Best Buy July 2013 - Present
Analysts International Corporation (AIC) onsite at Best Buy Corporate September 2012 - June 2013
Robert Half International on site at the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys January 2012 - August 2012
Analysts International Corporation (AIC) onsite at Cargill June 2011 - November 2011
Famous Dave's February 2009 - February 2011
Salo LLC September 2008 - January 2009
Centex Homes October 2007 - August 2008
Centex Homes October 2005 - September 2007
Centex Homes September 1999 - September 2005
Skills
Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Onboarding, Training, ADP Payroll, HRIS, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Visio, Recruiting, PowerPoint, Report Writing, Multi-state Payroll, Project Management, College Recruiting, MS Project, Software Conversion, Change Management, Process Improvement, Survey Design, Metrics, Talent Selection, Training Delivery, Recruitment/Retention, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Multi-State Sales Tax, Software, Excel, Talent Assessment, Lotus Connections, Product Safety, Consumer Product Safety, Consumer Product Testing, Consumer Products, Recalls
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B Arch, Architecture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
SPHR
N/A Independent April 2012 - September 2012
Smith Micro Technologies October 2011 - March 2012
Accenture Technology Solutions July 2000 - October 2011
Best Buy 1998 - 2000
Hollstadt & Associates October 1997 - November 1998
PDI 1997 - 1997
TRO (Plato) 1997 - 1997
Kramer Triad Management 1993 - 1996
Unisys 1988 - 1992
Unisys 1987 - 1988
Skills
Vendor Management, PMO, Program Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Business Process..., Integration, IT Service Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Project Delivery, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, PMP, Project Planning, Service Delivery, IT Strategy, SDLC, Project Portfolio...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Psychology
KMS Air Duct Cleaning 2014 - Present
Best Buy January 2012 - December 2013
KMS Air Duct Cleaning April 2001 - February 2012
AT&T 1983 - 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Budgets, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Business Planning, Process Scheduler, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Access, Sales, Operations Management, Leadership, Telecommunications, Customer Satisfaction, Project Management, Networking, Team Building, Program Management, Account Management, Analysis, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Procurement, MS Project, Business Development, New Business Development, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Coaching, Integration
Education
AT&T 15 years of intense training 1983 — 1998
Telecom, Project Mgmt, Sales, Data, System
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Best Buy September 1999 - Present
Univeristy of Minnesota - Facilities Division January 1997 - September 1999
US Army August 1991 - August 1995
Skills
Ergonomics, Project Management, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Problem Solving, Human Factors, Volunteering, Safety Management..., AutoCAD, Organization, Relator, Army, History, OneNote, Human Factors..., Safety Management, Employee Health, CAFM, Database Administration, Process Writing, Military Personnel, Military Transition, Military Skills, Military Operations, Military Communications, Military Relocations, Archery, Digital Scrapbooking, Photography, Camping, European History, Religious History, Scottish, Medieval History, Medieval Studies, Travel, Travel Arrangements, British history, British English, Context, Contextual Research, Consistency, Harmony, Team Building, Inventory Management, Retail, Management, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2008
History, British Isles
Exhibit Affects March 2000 - Present
Best Buy 1987 - 1998
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Account Management, Event Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Email Marketing, Salesforce.com, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Management, Online Marketing, Sales Management, Relationship Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Sales, Budgets, Online Advertising, New Business Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Electric Machinery April 2015 - Present
Westinghouse Electric Company August 2012 - April 2015
Best Buy March 2011 - July 2012
Emerson October 2010 - April 2011
GovDelivery 2009 - 2010
JobDig April 2008 - February 2009
Thomson Reuters August 2007 - April 2008
Thomson Reuters January 2007 - August 2007
Thomson Reuters May 2006 - September 2006
Sears, Roebuck and Co. September 2002 - February 2006
Skills
SAP, SQL, Oracle, Siebel, Visio, Salesforce, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft CRM, CRM, Management, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, Vendor Management, Training, Leadership, Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2006
BA, Economics
Eagan High School 1999 — 2003
OLSONdenali March 2010 - Present
Best Buy January 2007 - February 2009
Calrson Marketing Group 1992 - 2006
Skills
Loyalty Marketing, Direct Marketing, Account Management, Loyalty Programs, Database Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, Direct Mail, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, Marketing Education
The SmartWare Group 1994 - Present
Best Buy March 2011 - Present
Green Tree Servicing March 2009 - November 2010
Best Buy June 2007 - January 2009
Long Term Care Group 2007 - 2007
PreferredOne 1998 - 2003
Skills
T-SQL, ASP.NET, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, C#, LINQ, ASP.NET MVC, VB.NET, Agile Methodologies, AJAX, SQL, Databases
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1986
Computer Science
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. August 2013 - July 2015
Best Buy April 2013 - August 2013
Best Buy April 2008 - April 2013
Best Buy September 2005 - March 2008
Best Buy June 2001 - August 2005
Minnesota Twins April 1998 - October 2003
Best Buy June 2000 - May 2001
Best Buy February 2000 - May 2000
Skills
Community Development, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Advertising, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, Corporate Communications, Event Management, Philanthropy, Program Management, Internal Communications
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing
AcuEar July 2009 - Present
American Institute of Massage January 2009 - Present
Best Buy April 2005 - September 2007
Best Buy November 2003 - April 2005
Best Buy April 2000 - November 2003
Best Buy January 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Leadership, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Training, CRM, Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota
Business, and Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Business, Marketing and Liberal Arts
MAC Imports April 2002 - Present
Associated Merchandising Corp now Target Sourcing Service 1994 - 2001
Best Buy 1993 - 1994
Skills
Product Management, Apparel, Sales, Forecasting, Retail, Manufacturing, Product Development, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Management, Pricing, Brand Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, International Business/Minor Chinese
Best Buy December 2012 - Present
BC Forward at Accenture July 2012 - December 2012
BC Forward at Accenture October 2011 - June 2012
Minnesota Children's Museum September 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Multitasker, Flexible, Training Coordination, Strategic Communications, Change Management, Innovation Development, Professional Networking, Creative Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Data Entry, Project Delivery, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Training, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Development
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Minor, Communication, General
Best Buy July 2013 - Present
Best Buy October 2011 - June 2013
Wal-Mart 2008 - 2011
Circuit City 2004 - 2008
Skills
Store Management, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Management, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts
Wells Fargo Dealer Services July 2013 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage February 2012 - July 2013
Best Buy September 2004 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Time Management, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Risk Management, Credit Analysis, Supervisory Skills
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2010
B.A., Public Relations
Liaison Creative + Marketing June 2012 - Present
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business April 1998 - March 2011
Qwest October 1997 - April 1998
Best Buy May 1984 - June 1994
Skills
CSS, User Experience, User Interface Design, SEM, Online Marketing, SEO, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Content Management, Project Management, Marketing, Web Development, Sales, Email Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1994
BS, Biology/Chemistry
Best Buy January 2011 - Present
Borders April 2010 - May 2011
Radio Shack June 2008 - June 2010
University of Minnesota Learning Abroad Center January 2010 - May 2010
Education
Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2010
Minor, Business Management
University of Minnesota 2006 — 2010
of Liberal Arts * Bachelor of Arts, Economics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Major, Economics
E3 Environmental, LLC February 2013 - Present
Anoka Conservation District August 2012 - December 2012
Washington Conservation District May 2012 - August 2012
Best Buy June 2011 - September 2011
University of Minnesota Recreation Center April 2009 - June 2011
Three Rivers Park District May 2007 - August 2010
Skills
GPS, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, ArcGIS, Sustainability, Statistics, GIS, Databases, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Zoning, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Urban Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
BA, Geography, GIS:3.86 Overall:3.65
Self-employed September 2010 - Present
Best Buy 2011 - 2012
Target May 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Word, Adobe Phostohop, Windows OS, Customer Service, Creative Writing, Writing, Phone Skills
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Amazon Web Services February 2015 - Present
Medtronic September 2014 - December 2014
General Mills May 2014 - August 2014
Thomson Reuters September 2013 - December 2013
Datacard Group May 2013 - August 2013
University of Minnesota January 2013 - May 2013
University of Minnesota January 2012 - May 2013
Geek Squad September 2010 - August 2011
Best Buy August 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Software Development, Web Development, Ruby on Rails, Java, JavaScript, C#, Databases
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, 3.62
Best Buy 2007 - Present
Best Buy 2001 - 2007
Computer Network Technology 1997 - 2001
Skills
Operational Excellence, Pricing, Multi-channel Retail, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Microbiology, General