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
Twin Cities Media Alliance May 2015 - Present
Consultant May 2009 - Present
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - Twin Cities February 2010 - January 2013
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities/ISEEK March 2010 - October 2010
Page Education Foundation January 2008 - May 2009
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits May 2007 - May 2008
Best Buy August 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Leadership, Content Strategy, Event Planning, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Volunteer Management, Creative Direction, Program Development, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Strategy, Program Management, Writing, Creative Problem Solving, Idea Generation, Ideas Development, Media Relations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, African/African-American studies
Oracle December 2014 - Present
Oracle September 2013 - December 2014
Oracle 2012 - August 2013
MentorMate April 2011 - October 2011
Graybow.Olson February 2010 - October 2011
Best Buy May 2006 - June 2010
Skills
SEO, Sales, Photoshop, Web Design, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Sandler
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
BA
Hopkins High School 2004 — 2008
PwC 2015 - Present
UnitedHealth Group June 2015 - August 2015
The Minnesota Daily May 2015 - August 2015
The Minnesota Daily July 2014 - May 2015
Mosaic Sales Solutions August 2014 - November 2014
Best Buy June 2012 - October 2014
Skills
Teamwork, Customer Service, Friendly Personality, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, Retail, Home Theater, Microsoft Office, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Influencer Marketing, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Cashiering, Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Store Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems and Finance, 3.7
Prior Lake High School 2009 — 2013
High School Diploma
AUM Cardiovascular, Inc May 2015 - August 2015
AUM Cardiovascular, Inc May 2014 - December 2014
University of Minnesota/Fairview 2011 - 2014
Rowdy Beats August 2012 - August 2012
Best Buy 2010 - 2011
Rising Talent Management 2006 - 2008
Sony Pictures Entertainment September 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Teamwork, Final Cut Pro, Matlab, EPIC Hyperspace, Leadership, Analysis, Public Relations, Statistics, Mathematica, Epic Systems, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2015
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Optum December 2013 - Present
Bethesda Lutheran Church December 2007 - August 2014
American Cancer Society October 2006 - December 2013
Best Buy October 2004 - October 2007
University of Minnesota Housing and Residential Life 2006 - 2007
Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Community Development, Volunteer Training, Strategy, Community Organizing, Training, Program Management, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Recruiting, Press Releases, Community Engagement, Social Media..., Strategic Planning, Newsletters, Media Relations, Marketing, Higher Education, Management, Program Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Board Development, Editing, Analytics, Content Management, CRM, Workshop Facilitation, Copy Editing, Internal Communications, CSS, MadCap Flare, Brand Management, Style Guides
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Individualized Studies, Psychology, Communication Studies, and Youth Studies
Trexin Consulting June 2015 - Present
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension January 2015 - June 2015
Best Buy August 2013 - January 2015
Family May 2007 - August 2013
Javen Ackerman Creative Services December 2005 - July 2009
Contractor November 2004 - December 2005
Pro Staff 2002 - 2004
North Star Commodity Investment Company October 2000 - July 2001
Questar Data Systems December 1998 - October 2000
Skills
Technical Writing, Copywriting, Editing, Blogging, Graphic Design, Web Design, HTML, CSS, Advertising, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota, Morris 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, English
Aon Hewitt February 2015 - Present
Assurant Health May 2014 - August 2014
Superior Asphalt July 2012 - September 2013
Van Cleve Community center January 2013 - May 2013
University of Minnesota March 2011 - June 2012
Best Buy June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Social Media, Research, Java, English, Windows, Photoshop, Team Leadership, Leadership, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics Actuarial Sciences Specialization, Junior
Pearson - Assessment & Instruction April 2014 - Present
Pearson Assessments April 2011 - Present
Carrot - United Health Group December 2008 - January 2011
UnitedHealth Group January 2008 - January 2011
Ingenix/UnitedHealth Group 2008 - January 2011
Carrot (ad agency) - United Health Group 2008 - January 2011
Carrot India 2008 - 2008
Best Buy July 2005 - December 2007
John Ryan Performance August 2001 - July 2005
Entolo 1999 - 2002
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Project Management, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Leadership, Trade Shows, Product Management, Project Execution, Management, Account Management, Online Marketing, Sales, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Budgets, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Management, Direct Mail, Analytics, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, B2B, Multi-channel Marketing, Supervisory Skills, Interactive Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Research, Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Web Analytics, Brochures, Brand Development, Brand Management, Digital Strategy, Newsletters, PowerPoint, Point of Purchase, Environmental Design, Market Planning, Global Marketing, Strategic Planning, Creative Direction
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
Biology
Mayo High School 1984 — 1987
Best Buy January 2015 - Present
Nestle Nutrition North America September 2014 - December 2014
Corporate America August 2013 - August 2014
Leadership October 2008 - February 2014
Skills
Teamwork, Data Analysis, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Databases
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Woodbury High School 2006 — 2008
H.S. Diploma, Math and Science Focus
Austin Contracting LLC August 2013 - Present
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity December 2013 - May 2014
Best Buy June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Budgets, Solidworks, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Matlab, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Event Planning, C++, CAD, Project Planning, PTC Creo
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
Washburn High School 2008 — 2012
High School
University of Wisconsin-Stout Company Page November 2014 - Present
UW-Stout September 2013 - October 2014
University of Wisconsin-River Falls January 2005 - 2012
Dangeur Films July 1995 - December 2004
Best Buy October 1992 - July 1995
Skills
Video Production, Broadcast, Video Editing, Editing, Video, Final Cut Pro, Copywriting, Film Production, Photography, Television, Social Media, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Film, Multimedia, Event Planning, Radio, Video Conferencing, Polycom Video..., Media Relations, Content Strategy, Press Releases, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, New Media, Digital Media, Videography, Advertising, Blogging, Post Production
Education
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Edina Realty June 2013 - Present
Best Buy July 2011 - June 2013
Renters Warehouse November 2010 - February 2013
Edina Realty April 2005 - November 2010
Skills
Sales, Real Estate, Selling, Leases, Investment Properties, Residential Homes, Foreclosures, Rental Real Estate, Rental Management, Tenant, Property Management, Real Estate Transactions, Single Family Homes, Short Sales, Property, Marketing, Management, Customer Service, First Time Home Buyers
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2005
Business and Sports Studies
University of St. Thomas 2002 — 2003
Business
Best Buy November 2013 - Present
Target March 2012 - November 2013
RE/MAX September 2000 - January 2012
Capella University 2008 - November 2011
Best Buy August 2008 - November 2008
MetHodder May 2008 - July 2008
Marshall Field's / Macy's North June 2007 - May 2008
Marshall Field's / Macy's North July 2005 - June 2007
Rogers and Hollands March 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Merchandising, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Vendor Relations, Promotions, Social Media, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Order Fulfillment, Project Planning, Audience Segmentation, Webinars, Corporate Events, Account Management, Client Services, SharePoint, Onsite Management, Event Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Event Planning, Marketing..., SEO, Merchandise Planning, Website Merchandising, Creative Merchandising, Web Content, Web Marketing, Content Strategy, Content Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Management, Digital Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2005
Bachelors of Science, Retail Merchandising
LeadPages April 2015 - Present
Self-Employed April 2014 - Present
Best Buy November 2014 - April 2015
Sartorial Determinism Knitwear May 2011 - November 2014
ArcStone February 2014 - May 2014
Dogwood Coffee March 2013 - September 2013
Skills
JavaScript, Aurelia, angular.js, CSS, Python, Design Patterns, Node.js, Philosophy, History, Programming, Critical Thinking, Web Development, HTML 5, Git, MongoDB, OS X, Sales, Ruby, Sustainability, Ruby on Rails, Photoshop, Customer Service, Web Applications, meteor.js, Meteor, Test Driven Development, SaaS, full stack web..., back end web development, Design, Flask, Redis, Scalable Web..., Apparel, Load Testing, angular, React.js, User Interface..., Backbone.js, HTML5, AngularJS
Education
RefactorU 2013 — 2013
Full Stack Web Development
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Danish Institute of Study Abroad 2010 — 2010
Sustainability in Europe
Minnesota Public Radio June 2013 - Present
Minnesota Public Radio October 2013 - July 2014
Minnesota Public Radio September 2012 - June 2013
Terrorbird Media, LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Radio K May 2011 - May 2012
Best Buy May 2007 - August 2009
KFC November 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Music, Music Industry, Music Publicity, Music Licensing, Music Preparation, Digital Music Marketing, Music Business..., Social Media..., Social Media, Facebook Fan Page..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Public Speaking, HTML, Netia, MusicMaster, Organizational Vision, iOS, PC, Communicative Skills, Twitter, Facebook Fan Page..., Wordpress, Tumblr, Music Scheduling, Blogging, Radio, Social Networking, Broadcast, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Individual Studies, Arts, Communication Studies & Sociology
PeopleNet April 2014 - Present
PeopleNet January 2008 - Present
mPRessionsPR 2007 - 2011
PeopleNet April 2005 - January 2008
Best Buy 2003 - April 2005
Best Buy 2002 - 2003
Best Buy 2000 - 2002
Skills
Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Call Center, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Call Centers, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, Telecommunications, Product Management, Management, Technical Support, Team Management, Project Management, Leadership, Logistics, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Training, Business Process..., SaaS, Integration, Sales, CRM, Solution Selling, Mobile Devices, Strategy, Start-ups, Business Analysis, Sales Operations, Business Development, Enterprise Software, Product Marketing, Customer Experience..., Customer Acquisition
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Foundation December 2011 - Present
University of Minnesota Foundation August 2010 - December 2011
University of Minnesota December 2007 - August 2010
Best Buy March 2007 - September 2007
Two Fish Studios February 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Pro Tools, SQL, PL/SQL, Music, Data Analysis, Recording, Music Production, Sound Design, OS X, Networking, Editing, Customer Service, Psychology, Video, Nonprofits, Windows, Fundraising, HTML, Analysis, Teaching
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2010
B.S., Psychology
McNally Smith College of Music 2004 — 2006
A.A.S., Recording Technology
Best Buy Mobile - Stand Alone Speciality Stores November 2011 - Present
Best Buy February 1998 - November 2011
Connect Retail Services February 2010 - November 2010
Rukavina for Governor November 2009 - March 2010
Best Buy August 2008 - February 2009
Stand-Alone August 2007 - February 2009
Best Buy July 2007 - August 2008
Best Buy December 2005 - July 2007
Best Buy January 2006 - June 2007
Best Buy Corporate April 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Retail, Sales Operations, Strategy, Management, Training
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2001
Insignia Systems, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Best Buy November 2013 - May 2014
Best Buy June 2011 - November 2013
General Mills August 2009 - July 2011
BBDO October 2007 - June 2009
Colangelo December 2005 - September 2007
IdentiSys Inc. April 2004 - October 2005
Red Peg Marketing November 2003 - April 2004
Office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum September 2001 - March 2002
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Management, Strategy, Marketing, Advertising, CRM, Product Management, Budgets, Project Management, Product Launch, Sales Management, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Direct Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2003
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company June 2011 - Present
Lockheed Martin Information Systems & Global Services February 2009 - July 2011
Sun Microsystems January 2006 - December 2008
Goodrich Sensor Systems May 2008 - September 2008
Honeywell May 2006 - May 2008
University of Minnesota August 2003 - May 2007
University of Minnesota June 2006 - October 2006
Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution May 2005 - September 2005
Best Buy April 2003 - August 2003
Bailiwick January 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Matlab, Perl, VHDL, Verilog, Pspice, TCP/IP, Visual Basic, Eclipse, Visual Studio, HTML, Software, ClearQuest
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2008
MS.EE, Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
BS.EE, Electrical Engineering
HIMSS October 2014 - Present
Chicago Public Schools January 2011 - September 2014
Chicago Public Schools 2011 - 2012
Bankers Life and Casualty 2009 - 2011
Best Buy 2007 - 2008
Sears Holdings Corporation 2005 - 2007
Sears Holdings Corporation 2003 - 2005
Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1999 - 2003
Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1998 - 1999
Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1996 - 1998
Skills
Performance Management, Employee Relations, Leadership, Human Resources, Recruiting, Training, Vendor Management, Talent Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Compensation & Benefits..., Continuous Improvement, Management, Employment Law, Temporary Placement, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Organizational..., Change Management, Employee Training, Team Building, Talent Acquisition, HR Project Management, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Coaching, Retail, Sales, Customer Service, Budgets, Event Planning, Payroll, Onboarding, Project Planning, Employee Engagement, Analysis, Staff Development, Personnel Management, Store Management, Performance Appraisal, Employee Benefits, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Inventory Management, EEOC, Compensation & Benefits, Program Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management
UnitedHealth Group February 2015 - Present
Best Buy September 2011 - January 2015
Skills
Leadership, Retail, Management, Analysis, Sales, Strategy, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Pricing, Customer Service, Analytics, Finance, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Retail Sales, Profit, Store Operations, Labor Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Access, Essbase, PeopleSoft, Project Planning, P&L Management, Project Management, Labor, Financial Reporting, Business Objects, Financial Planning, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Labor Relations, Strategic Financial..., MS Excel Pivot Tables, Teradata Data Warehouse, Budget Forecasts, Operating Budgets, Team Building, Budgets, Business Strategy, Underwriting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics and Finance
BiG Athletics May 2013 - Present
National Football League 2010 - 2013
Landescapes September 2012 - November 2012
Best Buy February 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Athletic Performance, Athlete Development, Athletics, Intercollegiate..., Athletic Footwear, Landscaping, Athletic Training, Construction, Construction Management, Farms, Farm Equipment, Farmers, Farmland, Hunting, Hunter, Hunting Land, Hunters, Sporting Goods, Sports Coaching, Sports, Sports Injuries, Tiling, Customer Service, Leadership, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Construction Management
Bridge Realty LLC February 2007 - Present
VIP Real Estate May 2003 - 2007
Best Buy 2000 - 2003
Skills
Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Real Estate Staging, Listing Homes, Multiple Listing Service, Zillow, National Association of..., Buyer's Agent, Sellers, First Time Home Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Move Up Buyers, Relocation Buyers, Buyer Education, Buyers, Buyer Representation, Seller Representation, New Home Construction, Townhomes, Condos, Condo Conversion, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate License
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor’s Degree, Spanish, Anthropology & Latin American Studies
Best Buy August 2013 - Present
vtrIT July 2011 - July 2013
Ajasa Technologies January 2011 - July 2011
Management Recruiters International November 2007 - December 2010
Primerica Financial Services February 2002 - October 2007
Skills
Full-cycle Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Interviewing, Customer Relations, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Salary Negotiation, Pricing Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Sales Management, Training & Development, Account Management, IT contract negotiation, Benefits Negotiation, Interviews, SDLC, Cold Calling, Medical Devices, Customer Service, Internet Recruiting, SharePoint, Leadership, Vendor Management, Temporary Placement, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Management, Management, Employee Training, Hiring, Staffing Services, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Networking, College Recruiting, Sourcing, Contract Recruitment, CRM, Screening Resumes, IT Recruitment
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A., Psychology
Timberland Partners August 2012 - Present
HSI Crisis Connection August 2011 - Present
Best Buy August 2009 - Present
Skills
Eager To Learn, Fast Learner, Employee Engagement
Education
St. Cloud State University 2012 — 2014
Masters of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
B.A., Psychology
American Sign LanguageFour year training at University of Minnesota
Coach June 2014 - Present
Best Buy March 2014 - June 2014
Best Buy March 2013 - March 2014
Ann Taylor LOFT May 2012 - March 2013
Apple August 2007 - March 2012
Gap Inc. April 2004 - August 2007
J.Crew May 2001 - April 2004
Gap Inc. September 1990 - May 2001
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Profit, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Driving Results, Customer Experience, Fashion, Situational Leadership, Income Statement, Customer Satisfaction, Apparel, Computer Proficiency, Gallup Strengths, Employee Engagement, Employee Management, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Networking, College Recruiting, Customer Service, iLife, iWork, OS X, Sales, iPhoto, iPhone, Store Operations, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Big Box, Time Management, People Development, Retail Sales, Hiring, Multi-unit, Recruiting, New Store Openings, POS, Multi-channel Retail, Planograms, Consumer Electronics, Shrinkage, Product Knowledge, Performance Management, Trend Analysis, iTunes
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1989
none, English
Best Buy April 2010 - Present
Best Buy December 2012 - January 2014
Best Buy February 2011 - December 2012
Best Buy April 2010 - February 2011
Caribou Coffee April 2007 - November 2008
Golf Galaxy May 2003 - April 2007
Bally Total Fitness March 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Budgeting, Facilities Management, Cost Analysis, MRP, Purchasing, Procurement, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Retail, Contract Management, Leadership, Performance Management, Management, Budgets, Strategy, Supply Management, Change Management, Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Project Management, Training, Outsourcing, Cost Benefit, Pricing, Project Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Time Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Control, Operations Management, Logistics
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
BS, Leisure Services Management
Orbital ATK June 2014 - Present
PayTech November 2012 - May 2014
CSM Bakery Products April 2010 - April 2012
Datacard June 2003 - July 2009
Datacard Group June 2000 - June 2003
Datacard December 1997 - June 2000
Best Buy June 1996 - October 1997
First Bank System August 1984 - July 1996
Skills
Project Management, Process Design, HR Consulting, EEO, Performance Management, HRIS, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Training, Business Strategy, Change Management, Payroll, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Personnel Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Planning, HR Policies, Program Management, PeopleSoft, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits
Education
University of St. Thomas 2012 — 2012
Mini Masters, Business Administration
University of St. Thomas 2010 — 2010
Mini Masters, Project Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1979 — 1984
BA, Psychology
Derham Hall 1974 — 1979
PeopleNet November 2014 - Present
Highly Clever Software LLC. March 2012 - Present
Best Buy January 2013 - November 2014
Rimage Corporation August 2010 - December 2012
Ecolab February 2006 - August 2010
Concrete Software, Inc. February 2003 - February 2006
Skills
Android, C#, Java, Xamarin, Web Services, Visual Studio, C++, SQL, iPad, MySQL, iPhone, Eclipse, SQLite, Blackberry, Windows XP Tablet..., Symbian C++, Tablet PC, Stored Procedures, Technical Project..., Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Mobile Applications
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2015
Master of Science in Software Engineering, Software Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2003
Mathmatics
Target October 2009 - Present
StrengthIN, Inc. 2014 - Present
My Workplace Yoga 2013 - Present
Target Corporation 2012 - 2014
CorePower Yoga 2006 - 2014
Target Corporation 2009 - 2012
UnitedHealthcare October 2006 - October 2009
Wells Fargo 2004 - 2006
Best Buy February 2004 - 2004
Target 2003 - 2004
Skills
Full-cycle Recruiting, Project Management, Training Delivery, Onboarding, Leadership Development, Instructional Design, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Relations, College Recruiting, Training, Leadership, Vendor Management, Program Management, Organizational..., Human Resources, Management, Process Improvement, Strategy, Business Analysis, Consulting, Hiring, SDLC, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Staff Development, Performance Management, Interviews, Retail, Team Building, Succession Planning, Career Development, Change Management, Employee Wellness, Executive Coaching
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
B.S., Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education
MoneyGram International May 2015 - Present
TempForce December 2013 - May 2015
FranNet Minnesota January 2012 - December 2013
Pixel Farm Interactive May 2007 - April 2008
Best Buy June 2005 - November 2006
Media Loft October 1993 - February 2005
Grey Global January 1980 - December 1991
Skills
Consulting, Coaching, Franchising, Small Business, Entrepreneur, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Account Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Journalism
Hearst Television 2014 - Present
ABC5 TV 2012 - 2014
KDLT-TV January 2011 - December 2011
Best Buy October 2010 - January 2011
KARE-TV January 2010 - May 2010
KARE-TV September 2009 - January 2010
Radio K (KUOM-AM) October 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Multimedia Journalism, Writing, Photojournalism, News Writing, Journalism, Breaking News, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Storytelling, Video, Video Editing, Video Production, Videography
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Communications
US Bank August 2015 - Present
Best Buy June 2013 - July 2015
Xcel Energy October 2012 - June 2013
Capella University June 2007 - October 2012
Capella Education Company June 2007 - October 2012
Skills
Higher Education, E-Learning, SharePoint, Data Analysis, Adult Education, Teradata, SQL, SAS, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Analysis, Visio, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Thrivent Financial 2010 - Present
WellPoint May 2010 - 2010
MoneyGram International May 2007 - 2010
The Open Group 2008 - 2008
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota January 2003 - May 2007
Conseco Finance November 2001 - January 2003
HealthNexis LLC May 2001 - November 2001
Best Buy November 1999 - April 2001
GMAC-RFC March 1999 - November 1999
UnitedHealth Group July 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Strategic Thinking, Business Alignment, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF, EAI, Technical Leadership, Information Architecture, Technical Architecture, Service Orientation, Solution Architecture, Information Integration, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Information Security..., Software Engineering, Identity Management, Influential, Mindfulness, Collaborative, Business Process..., SDLC, Web Services, Architecture, Program Management, Application Architecture, Business Architecture, IT Strategy, SOA, Analysis, Leadership, Websphere, Start-ups, Requirements Analysis, Governance, Visio, IT Management, Project Portfolio..., Software Project..., Vendor Management, ITIL, Agile Methodologies, Business Analysis, SharePoint, Business Process Design, IT Service Management, PMP, Architectures, Disaster Recovery, Resource Management, WebSphere
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1997
Ph D Candidate, Computer Sciences and Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1994
M.S., Computational and Applied Mathematics
Best Buy August 2015 - Present
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP September 2014 - May 2015
Nordstrom July 2014 - September 2014
Hollister Co. July 2011 - May 2014
Foreign Exchange Inc. July 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Fashion, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Phone Etiquette, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Sales Management, PowerPoint, Time Management, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Leadership, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Westlake High School 2008 — 2012
Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus May 2007 - August 2013
Fairview Health Services February 2012 - June 2013
Fairview Health Services September 2010 - April 2011
United Health Group September 2007 - July 2008
Rust Consulting December 2006 - August 2007
Best Buy March 1999 - July 2006
Skills
Team Building, Social Media, Project Coordination, Leadership, Event Management, Social Networking, Non-profits, Software Documentation, System Administration, Project Management, Training, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Human Resources, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts, European History, American Studies, Liberal Arts
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
Academic Certification, Public Relations, Business Communications
Target December 2014 - Present
Target February 2014 - December 2014
Target March 2012 - February 2014
Best Buy October 2010 - March 2012
Best Buy September 2008 - November 2010
Best Buy September 2006 - September 2008
Lazard February 2005 - June 2006
Microsoft September 2005 - January 2006
Marshall Field's June 2005 - August 2005
JPI 2003 - 2004
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Integrated Marketing, Management, Leadership, Training, Project Planning, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management
Education
Bethel University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Entrepreneurship
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Retail Merchandising and Business Management
Pearson VUE July 2015 - Present
Best Buy July 2014 - July 2015
Continental Machines, Inc. January 2013 - May 2014
Continental Machines, Inc. / DoALL Sawing Products August 2012 - January 2013
Continental Hydraulics, Inc. April 2007 - August 2012
Harkraft, Inc. March 2005 - January 2007
Ultrawave II, LLC March 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Shipping, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Sales Operations, Requisitions, Sales Management, Account Management, Sales, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, Marketing, Procurement, Training, Sales Process, Analysis, Product Development, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement
Education
Rasmussen Business College 2009 — 2010
Human Resources, Business Management
Normandale Community College 2000 — 2001
General Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2000
Emphasis on Math and History
Lakeville High School 1996 — 1999
Diploma, Emphasis on Math and History
Best Buy June 2015 - Present
Best Buy March 2015 - June 2015
Best Buy November 2014 - March 2015
FurnitureDealer.net April 2013 - October 2014
FurnitureDealer.net January 2012 - April 2013
FurnitureDealer.net November 2010 - January 2012
Patch.com February 2011 - August 2011
Star Tribune January 2010 - May 2010
The Minnesota Daily August 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Writing, Editing, Publishing, Storytelling, Web Design, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Account Management, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, Management, Web Content, Web Analytics, Web Applications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Psychology
Trexin Consulting October 2012 - Present
Dean Health System May 2010 - October 2012
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota October 2003 - May 2010
Applied Technology Group 1993 - 2004
Best Buy 1994 - 2001
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, HIPAA, Data Warehousing, SDLC, Business Architecture, Vendor Management, SOA, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Second City
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BSCS
Best Buy March 1999 - Present
Skills
Loss Prevention, Retail, Store Management, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Big Box, Team Building, Operations Management, Leadership, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Store Operations, Driving Results, Sourcing, Income Statement, Multi-unit, Profit, P&L Management, Asset Protection, Planograms, People Development, CPFR, Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Business Continuity..., Strategic Sourcing, Customer Experience, Visual Merchandising, Multi-Unit Management, Multi-channel Retail, Shrinkage, Retail Sales, Accountability, Internal Investigations, POS, Customer Satisfaction, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1994
Expert Global Solutions March 2015 - Present
Ecolab February 2014 - March 2015
Burlington Coat Factory 2011 - 2012
Old Navy 2008 - 2010
Best Buy June 2005 - March 2007
Best Buy June 2003 - June 2005
Best Buy June 2002 - June 2003
Best Buy September 1997 - June 2002
Best Buy February 1997 - September 1997
Knott's Camp Snoopy 1992 - 1997
Skills
Succession Planning, Talent Management, Human Resources, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Sales, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Training, Management, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Change Management, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Temporary Placement, FMLA, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, Recruiting, Interviews, Time Management, Hiring, Retail, Employee Training, Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Sourcing, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Technical Recruiting, Outsourcing, Recruitment Advertising, HR Consulting, Taleo, Internet Recruiting, Employer Branding, Performance Appraisal, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Career Development, Executive Search, Store Management, PeopleSoft, Executive Coaching
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Best Buy June 2004 - Present
Pioneer/Geneon Entertainment 2004 - 2005
Atari June 2000 - April 2004
Best Buy December 1988 - June 1999
Skills
Income Statement, Retail, Merchandising, Multi-unit, Team Building, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Leadership, P&L Management, Customer Service, Profit, Visual Merchandising
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
Communications
PMI August 2014 - Present
JH Fagan September 2012 - September 2014
Best Buy May 2011 - May 2012
Oldcastle 2003 - April 2011
Pazzobello Flowers October 1999 - August 2003
Minnepolis Parks & Recreation September 1998 - September 1999
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Education, 3.65
OHC LLC dba Lake Woods Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 2014 - Present
Best Buy October 2011 - July 2013
Dunwoody College of Technology November 2004 - March 2011
Banta Catalog Group 1998 - 2004
The Gillette Company 1982 - 1998
Skills
IT Strategy, IT Management, IT Infrastructure, Team Leadership, IT Budget Management, P&L Management, IT Telecommunications, Budgets, Vendor Management, Telecommunications, Cross-functional Team..., Infrastructure, Virtualization, Project Management, Process Improvement, Cisco Technologies, Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
University of St. Thomas 1984 — 1988
MS, Software Design and Development
Brown Institute
Certificate, Computer Programming
University of Minnesota
BS, Food Management
Best Buy January 2001 - February 2009
The Musicland Group March 1989 - January 2001
B Dalton Bookseller 1979 - 1988
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1972 — 1975
SurveyMonkey January 2015 - Present
Best Buy November 2014 - January 2015
OptiMine Software, Inc. June 2014 - October 2014
Pine River Capital Management November 2012 - May 2014
Digineer July 2011 - October 2012
Affinion Group July 2010 - June 2011
Rels May 2009 - July 2010
Navitaire 2006 - May 2009
Accenture 2006 - 2009
Navitaire March 2004 - February 2006
Skills
T-SQL, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SQL, SDLC, ETL, Performance Tuning, Software Development, SQL Server, Database Development, Database Administration, Agile Methodologies, XML, Requirements Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
BS, Mathematics
Richfield High School 1992 — 1996
High School Diploma
The Home Depot April 2012 - Present
Best Buy November 2009 - April 2012
Best Buy September 2008 - November 2009
Best Buy June 2004 - September 2008
Best Buy June 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Financial Analysis, Merchandising, Online Merchandising, Vendor Management, Promotion Planning, Digital Marketing, Buying, Assortment, Trend Research, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Forecasting, Strategy, Management, Negotiation, Marketing, Advertising, Multi-channel Retail, Trend, Planograms, E-commerce, P&L Management, Product Development, Leadership, P&L, Inventory Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Retail/Fashion Merch and Marketing
Prescott High 1994 — 1998
Best Buy June 2015 - Present
Chilly Billy's Frozen Yogurt Shop August 2014 - Present
West Side Perk January 2014 - Present
Jefferson Girls Traveling Basketball Association January 2015 - March 2015
Mount Hope Child Development Center May 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Social Media, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Organization Skills, Management, Social Networking, Event Planning, Passionate about work, Project Management, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Customer Service, Sports Coaching
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2013 — 2014
Undeclared
Thomas Jefferson Senior High School 2009 — 2013
High School, General Studies
Best Buy September 2015 - Present
Target October 2012 - May 2015
Target August 2009 - October 2012
Target September 2008 - August 2009
Target October 2006 - September 2008
Target March 2005 - October 2006
Target June 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Management, Retail, strategy, collaboration, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Insight, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Project Management, Brand Management, Marketing, Customer Insight, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing and Human Resources (double major)
Ross Stores April 2012 - October 2014
Best Buy May 2010 - April 2012
Best Buy 2007 - May 2010
Target Corporation 2004 - 2007
Target 1997 - 2004
Skills
Talent Development, Space Planning, Inventory Management, Property Development, Asset Management, Merchandising, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Store Planning and..., Asset Managment, Space-planning, Team Leadership, Real Estate Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Retail, Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategy, Space planning, Talent Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Business Process..., Change Management, Business Development, Program Management, Process Improvement, Coaching, Purchasing, Forecasting, Management, Team Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
B.A., Political Science & History
Cretin-Derham Hall 1988 — 1992
Best Buy November 2013 - Present
Best Buy March 2012 - November 2013
Best Buy September 2010 - March 2012
Best Buy June 2008 - September 2010
Best Buy July 2006 - June 2008
Best Buy July 2005 - July 2006
Best Buy March 2004 - July 2005
Skills
E-commerce, Merchandising, Social Media, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Project Planning, Direct Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Retail, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Advertising, Business Planning, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Negotiation
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism (Professional Strategic Comm.) & Spanish
Durand High School 1996 — 1999
Politrained May 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota May 2015 - Present
Community Action September 2013 - April 2014
Lionhead Clothing Co. September 2012 - April 2014
H.O.M.E.S. Inc, Access To Employment August 2011 - May 2013
Raising Cane's May 2011 - March 2012
Nike October 2010 - January 2011
YMCA January 2008 - May 2010
Rocky Rococo May 2008 - August 2009
Best Buy October 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Leadership, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Coaching, Strength Training, Personal Training, Fitness, Instagram, Twitter, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Advertising, Research, Time Management, Social Networking, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Event Planning, Teamwork, Marketing, Business Networking, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Blogging, Non-profits, Event Management, Public Relations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
BA, Psychology
Women's Venture 2012 — 2012
Start-up Business Training
Saint Paul College 2007 — 2008
AA Degree, General Studies
La Crescent High School 2004 — 2008
High School Degree, General Studies
Best Buy August 2007 - Present
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Sustainability, Retail, Leadership, Management, Demand Planning, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2004 — 2007
Masters of Business Communication Certificate, Business Communication
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts, English
Levi Strauss & Co. August 2015 - Present
Stella & Dot June 2014 - July 2015
Gap Inc. January 2012 - May 2014
Best Buy June 2010 - December 2011
Carlson School of Management September 2008 - May 2010
Coca-Cola Enterprises June 2009 - August 2009
M&I Bank February 2005 - January 2009
London Skolars Rugby League May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning, Teamwork, Cross-functional Team..., CPFR, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Management, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Science in Business, Marketing, Operations Management
Securian Financial Group June 2015 - Present
Securian Financial Group August 2013 - Present
McNally Smith College of Music February 2011 - August 2013
PRSA December 2009 - July 2013
Thomson Reuters April 2010 - February 2011
Kroll Ontrack December 2007 - October 2009
Johnson McCann January 2007 - December 2007
Best Buy May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Public Relations, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Social Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, SEO, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Blogging, Media Relations, Editing, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Communications, Facebook, Internal Communications, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Web Analytics, Press Releases, Publicity, Strategy, Community Management, Publishing, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., New Media, Brand Management
Education
University of St. Thomas 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations & Political Science
uno industries July 2007 - October 2010
Best Buy September 2003 - June 2007
Education
Institute of Integrative Nutrition 2012 — 2013
Certified Health Coach, Holistic Health
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2002
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
Saga Bar and Grill January 2014 - Present
Sovran, Inc. February 2013 - November 2013
Loffler Companies March 2008 - 2012
Best Buy 2006 - 2007
Skills
Sales Process, Solution Selling, Account Management, Managed Print Services, Cold Calling, Sales Management, Customer Service, Sales, Document Management, New Business Development, Document Imaging, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Selling, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Proozy.com 2014 - April 2015
Best Buy 2012 - 2014
Best Buy 2010 - 2012
Best Buy 2006 - 2010
Best Buy 2005 - 2006
Goldy's Locker Room 2004 - 2005
Excell Marketing 2003 - 2004
Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Loss Prevention, Conflict Management, Training & Development, Vendor Relations, Applications Software..., Business Planning, Time Management, Store Management, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Employee Training, Account Management, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Teamwork, PowerPoint
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Sports Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Business Analysis Certificate
TCF Equipment Finance 2012 - Present
US Bank 2008 - 2012
Accenture at Best Buy 2004 - 2008
Best Buy 2000 - 2004
Target Corporation 1994 - 2000
Ernst & Young 1990 - 1994
Analysts International Corporation (AIC) 1988 - 1990
Arthur Andersen / Andersen Consulting 1987 - 1988
Honeywell USD 1984 - 1987
Skills
Credit Cards, Production Support, Retail, Customer Relations, Big 4, Outsourcing, People Management, Financial Management, Retail Systems, Software Consulting, Offshoring, SDLC, ETL, Process Improvement, Program Management, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Software Project..., Management Consulting, IT Strategy, Mentoring, Risk Management, Team Management, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Change Management, Data Warehousing, Business Strategy, IT Service Management, Resource Management, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Software Development, Leadership, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Governance, Enterprise Software, Management, Business Process..., Business Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.S., Computer Science / MIS
DeBauche Communications & Consulting Services December 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview 2011 - Present
Bachman's Landscaping May 2011 - August 2011
Best Buy August 2010 - August 2011
University of Minnesota February 2007 - June 2010
University of Minnesota Facilities Management 2010 - 2010
Skills
Landscape Design, Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Planning, Customer Service, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Landscape Construction, SketchUp, ArcMap, Phone Skills, Phone Etiquette, Answering Phones, Email Etiquette, Sales, Cold Calling, Team Leadership, Supervisory Experience, GIS, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2013
Bachelor of Environmental Design, Environmental Design
Cargill June 2014 - Present
Graco March 2013 - May 2014
Land O'Lakes May 2012 - August 2012
Office for Business and Community Economic Development May 2010 - May 2012
Land O'Lakes May 2011 - August 2011
Best Buy June 2009 - August 2009
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans June 2008 - August 2008
Old Arizona-Chicas in the Mix June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Program Management, Project Coordination
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Breck School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Best Buy September 2012 - Present
Medtronic October 2011 - September 2012
HealthPartners & Regions Hospital May 2008 - October 2011
Target December 2006 - May 2008
US Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration July 2003 - November 2006
Metropolitan Airports Commission August 1999 - July 2003
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1997
Tommy Hilfiger October 2012 - Present
West Elm May 2011 - October 2012
West Elm November 2010 - May 2011
Kenneth Cole Productions August 2008 - October 2010
Brooks Brothers September 2006 - August 2008
Best Buy July 2005 - September 2006
Excel Bank September 2004 - June 2005
COUNTRY Financial January 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Merchandising, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Asset Allocation, Retail, Demand Planning, Assortment, CPFR, Fashion, Trend
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2002
B.A., Economics
Alliance Française
MoneyGram International September 2012 - Present
Honeywell January 2011 - August 2012
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group January 2007 - September 2010
Carlson Marketing Group December 2004 - January 2007
Best Buy June 1999 - October 2003
Cargill February 1997 - June 1999
Honeywell International February 1992 - February 1997
Unisys November 1987 - February 1992
Skills
Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Coaching, Talent Management, Training, Organizational..., Leadership, Team Building, Program Management, Instructional Design, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Public Speaking, Human Resources, Learning Management, E-Learning, ERP, Budgets, Sales, Sales Leadership..., Customer Service, Performance Improvement, Vendor Management, Hospitality, Consulting, Marketing, Retail, Financial Services, Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Loyalty Programs, Virtual Teams, Global Delivery, Global Strategy, Music, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Design, Performance Support, Anti Money Laundering, Fraud Detection, Call Centers, Corporate University, Mistake Proofing, Process Management, Onboarding, Balanced Scorecard
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1998
MEd, Human Resource Development
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1980 — 1984
BS, Education
St. Paul Johnson
Superior Consulting Services August 2015 - Present
CastNET December 2012 - Present
OptiMine Software, Inc. September 2010 - December 2012
Best Buy June 2009 - September 2010
Skills
B2B, SaaS, Digital Signage, Start-ups, Complex Sales, Managing Complex Sales, Territory..., Strategic Selling, High Tech Sales, Territory Startup &..., Building New Business, New Business Development, Digital Content..., Channel Partners, Solution Development, Marketing Strategy, Enterprise Solution..., Digital Media, Streaming Media, Networking, Web Marketing Strategy, Consultative Approach, Key Account Management, E-commerce, Time Management, Media Asset Management, Document Management, SEO, Analytics, Optimization, E-business
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Internet Marketing Essentials
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Project Management Fundamentals
University of St. Thomas
Business Management
Apple Valley Senior High
Best Buy October 2013 - Present
Best Buy May 2010 - September 2013
Best Buy June 2008 - February 2011
Best Buy September 2004 - May 2008
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Planograms, Loss Prevention, Sales, Customer Service, Profit, Multi-channel Retail, Inventory Control, Assortment, CPFR, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Social Media, Consumer Electronics, Retail Category..., Data Entry, P, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Demand Planning, POS
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Technical and Scientific Communication
Best Buy May 2015 - Present
Freelance January 2015 - Present
City of Eden Prairie September 2013 - May 2015
Trifecta Source May 2014 - March 2015
Segway Ministries March 2013 - August 2013
University of Minnesota January 2012 - May 2013
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Best Buy March 2015 - Present
3M November 2010 - March 2015
RBA, Inc. (acquired Ratchet, Inc) May 2010 - October 2010
Piper Jaffray October 2009 - May 2010
Kelly Engineering Resources March 2009 - August 2009
UnitedHealth Group August 2006 - September 2008
Target Corp. March 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Sourcing, Human Resources, Talent Management, Training, Leadership, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Strategy, Personnel Management, Interviews, Management, Coaching, Hiring
Education
HRCI, Human Resources Certification Institute 2010 — 2016
PHR
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
Bachelors
The Carlson Group of Companies LLC January 2015 - Present
Be The Match operated by National Marrow Donor Program June 2012 - January 2015
Be The Match operated by National Marrow Donor Program September 2011 - June 2012
Best Buy May 2010 - September 2011
Northwest Airlines January 2007 - October 2009
Northwest Airlines July 2004 - December 2007
Security Evolution February 2003 - July 2004
Northwest Airlines October 2000 - November 2001
IDeaS Revenue Solutions April 1998 - September 2000
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Biology
Best Buy 2001 - Present
Fingerhut 1990 - 2001
C.O.M.B. (Division of Fingerhut) 1996 - 2000
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Copywriting, Web Content Management, Merchandising, Copy Editing, Catalogs, Email Marketing, Creative Writing, Social Media, QuarkXPress, E-commerce, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Newsletters, SEO, Web Content, Brochures, Adobe Creative Suite, Online Advertising, Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Web Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Google Analytics, Online Marketing, Information Architecture, Press Releases, User Experience, Photography, Content Development, Integrated Marketing, WordPress, Graphic Design, Website Development, SEM, Blogging, Direct Mail, Web Project Management, InDesign, Creative Strategy, PPC, Web Design, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Dreamweaver, CMS
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage February 2015 - Present
Best Buy May 2006 - February 2009
Best Buy April 2005 - May 2006
Best Buy February 2004 - April 2005
Best Buy November 2002 - February 2004
Best Buy November 2001 - November 2002
Carlson Marketing Worldwide 1996 - 2001
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2003
MBA, Strategic Marketing & Operations Mgmt
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
Ameriprise Financial February 2010 - Present
Ameriprise Financial May 2008 - May 2010
Star Tribune April 2006 - July 2007
Star Tribune May 2002 - April 2006
Star Tribune April 2000 - May 2002
Star Tribune June 1997 - April 2000
Best Buy April 1996 - May 1997
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing, Content Strategy, Web Content Management, Email Marketing, Marketing, Web Content, B2B Marketing, B2B, Digital Strategy, Advertising, User Experience, Sales, SEO, Digital Marketing, Collateral, Web Project Management, Interactive Advertising, Content Management, Mobile Content, Email, Building Relationships, Relationship Management, Vendor Relationships, Marketing Communications, CRM, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2008 — 2008
Mini-Master of Business Communication
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts
Best Buy November 2014 - Present
Best Buy September 2008 - November 2014
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Mortenson September 2014 - Present
US Army Corps of Engineers June 2012 - September 2014
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers January 2008 - June 2012
MFRA May 2006 - January 2008
Best Buy 1999 - 2004
Skills
Erosion Control, Surveying, Stormwater Management, Civil Engineering, Drainage, Construction Management, Site Development, Hydrology, Construction, Land Development, Water Resources, Site Plans, Grading, Highways
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2006
BCE, Civil Engineering
Best Buy April 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters June 2014 - April 2015
FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters February 2012 - June 2014
FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters June 2010 - February 2012
FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters December 2007 - June 2010
West, a Thomson Reuters Business February 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Business Process, Web Analytics, SEO, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Content Management, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Project Management, Management, SEM, CRM, Analytics
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Hopkins High School
Best Buy November 2007 - Present
NIS 1999 - 2003
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Best Buy June 2014 - Present
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal September 2004 - May 2014
The Minnesota Daily February 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Ap Style, Computer-assisted..., Newspaper, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Journalism, Media Relations, Editing, Blogging, Social Media, Press Releases, News Writing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Content Strategy, Newsletters, New Media
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Journalism and Political Science
Best Buy July 2000 - August 2012
Best Buy April 2001 - November 2003
Best Buy July 2000 - April 2001
Target June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Mentoring, Analysis, Team Building, Coaching, Team Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Employee Training, Process Improvement, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Training, Retail, Employee Engagement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Carlson School of Management: Marketing with Psychology Minor
TSI Incorporated December 2008 - Present
Accenture 2004 - 2008
BestBuy.com 2002 - 2004
Best Buy July 2001 - July 2002
The Thomson Corporation May 1998 - July 2001
Skills
ASP.NET, Web Development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, ASP.NET AJAX, JavaScript Libraries, VBScript, Visual Studio, C#, VB.NET, Web Services, Ektron Content..., IIS, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Databases, WordPress, PHP, XML, Software Development, Visio, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., MySQL, Integration, Agile Methodologies, Google Analytics, Business Analysis
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1997 — 2001
MBA, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
SUPERVALU September 2014 - Present
Room & Board January 2013 - September 2014
SUPERVALU November 2009 - August 2012
Target May 2007 - January 2009
BI 2005 - 2007
Conseco Finance/GE Retail Sales Finance 1999 - 2004
Lawson March 1998 - September 1999
Best Buy 1987 - 1998
Skills
Projects, Cross-functional Team..., Visio, Retail, SharePoint, MS Project, Project Management, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Budgets, SDLC, Waterfall, Team Building, Software Documentation, Management, Requirements Gathering, Change Management, Data Warehousing, PMP, Requirements Analysis, Databases, Business Process, Integration, Business Intelligence, Project Managers, Business Process..., Business Requirements, Analysis
Education
University of Saint Thomas 1997 — 2002
Masters, Systems Software
Edina East High School
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Theatre
Best Buy November 2007 - Present
Green Gold Fashions March 2012 - March 2014
Park Nicollet Health Services April 2004 - March 2012
US Department of Homeland Security April 2002 - November 2002
Target June 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Technology Needs..., Technology Education, Mobile Technology, Mobile Devices, Mobile Payments, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Retail, Management, Sales, Process Improvement, Lean Management, Merchandising
Education
Saint Paul Community and Technical 2003 — 2007
Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2003
University of Wisconsin-Marathon January 2014 - Present
My Place October 2005 - Present
Mary Kay Inc. 2003 - Present
North Central WI Master Gardeners Assoc., Inc. January 2006 - Present
North Central WI Master Gardeners Assoc., Inc. January 2009 - December 2012
University of Minnesota January 2005 - December 2005
PRO-EX May 2005 - October 2005
NWCT June 2004 - October 2005
Signature Home Services, LLC 2003 - 2004
Best Buy 2002 - 2003
Skills
Editing, Journalism, Broadcast Television, Writing, Foreign Languages, Marketing Communications, Photography, Sales, Horticulture, Life Sciences
Education
University of Wisconsin-Marathon 2014 — 2015
Graduate School Pre-requisites, Physician Assistant
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2006 — 2014
Horticulture Continuing Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2005
Horticulture
Science Museum of Minnesota 1999 — 1999
Quark, Access, Excel
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and French
Wilkus Architects April 2015 - Present
Industrial Louvers August 2014 - April 2015
Advance Auto Parts October 2011 - August 2014
Best Buy March 2010 - August 2011
Best Buy May 2006 - March 2009
Crescent Heights August 2005 - May 2006
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity September 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Construction, Customer Service, Project Planning, Management, Team Building, Space Planning, Retail, Leadership, AutoCAD
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
DuraLine June 2013 - Present
Global Novations June 2004 - December 2012
ProGroup Inc. 2004 - 2007
Best Buy 1995 - 1997
PepsiCo 1983 - 1989
Skills
Diversity Training, Leadership Development, Coaching, Diversity & Inclusion, Executive Coaching
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1986
BA, Communications
Best Buy September 2012 - Present
Best Buy (through ITR Group) October 2005 - September 2012
Green Tree Servicing June 1995 - October 2005
Western State Bank January 1990 - June 1995
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1989
BA, European History
Breck School 1976 — 1982
HS Diploma, College Preparatory
University of Minnesota May 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota January 2011 - May 2011
Best Buy 1994 - 2004
Skills
SQL, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, Java, Software Development, XML, JavaScript, Visual Studio, C++, PHP, MySQL, CSS
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science major, Mathematics minor
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1991 — 1994
Computer Science
Starbucks April 2012 - Present
Starbucks April 2011 - April 2012
Mobility June 2009 - August 2011
Starbucks April 2010 - May 2011
Best Buy January 2008 - June 2009
Geek Squad January 2007 - January 2008
Best Buy June 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Project Management, Customer Service, Integration, Team Leadership, Retail
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2008 — 2009
Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2004
Mechanical Engineering, Economics
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage October 2011 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage January 2010 - July 2012
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services (WKFS) February 2008 - June 2009
Wells Fargo August 2004 - February 2008
American Express Financial Advisors May 2004 - August 2004
GMAC-RFC October 2003 - April 2004
Target Corporation October 2002 - October 2003
Best Buy February 2002 - August 2002
IBM Global Services September 2000 - December 2001
Qwest February 2000 - September 2000
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1986
Business, Economics, Statistics
University of Minnesota, Curtis L. Carlson School of Management Science 1981 — 1985
Bachelor, Business Management
Best Buy September 2010 - Present
Creatis May 2007 - September 2010
University of Minnesota March 2006 - May 2006
NorthStar Capital Markets Services June 2003 - May 2006
Deluxe Corporation May 1999 - January 2002
Twin Cities Employment Weekly February 1998 - May 1999
Comdisco June 1997 - February 1998
University of Minnesota Alumni Association January 1996 - April 1997
Skills
Public Health, Copywriting, Journalism, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Health Communication, Health Journalism, Content Strategy, Strategic Communications, Web Content Creation, Newsletters, Content Management, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, E-commerce, Medical Education, Website Development, Management, Project Management, Editing, Editorial, Web Content, Writing, Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
M.A., Health Journalism, 3.84
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1997
B.A., Journalism with a focus on magazine writing, German, 3.76
Best Buy April 2013 - Present
US Bank December 2007 - March 2013
Accenture 2001 - 2007
Skills
IVR, Telephony, CTI, Predictive Dialers, Intelligent Call Routing, Self-Service Solutions, Web Chat, NICE Call Recording, CRM, Integration, Business Process Design
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2001
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Edward James Inc August 2014 - Present
Best Buy May 2014 - July 2014
Thomson Reuters April 2013 - May 2013
Best Buy January 2012 - June 2012
Ziesche Consulting LLC August 2010 - November 2011
Accenture February 2007 - July 2010
Cargill June 1975 - February 2006
Skills
Negotiation, Sourcing, Contract Management, Vendor Management, Change Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1978
BA, Journalism
Best Buy September 2014 - Present
Best Buy April 2013 - September 2014
Best Buy July 2011 - April 2013
Skills
Store Management, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Office, Retail, Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Merchandising
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies, 3.94
University of Minnesota August 2010 - Present
MinneTESOL January 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota January 2008 - Present
Self-Employed January 1996 - Present
Hamline University June 2014 - Present
MinneTESOL October 2009 - December 2011
University of Minnesota August 2007 - August 2009
University of Minnesota Press 2003 - 2007
City Pages June 2000 - June 2003
Best Buy 1996 - 2000
Skills
Editing, Teaching, Higher Education, Social Media, Public Speaking, Instructional Design, Research, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Distance Learning, Website Development, Spanish, Audio Editing, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Microsoft Office, Writing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2009
MA, English as a Second Language, Spanish
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1990 — 1994
BA, Spanish, Journalism
Options Family & Behavior Services May 2014 - Present
Regions Hospital September 2013 - May 2014
Arc Value Village June 2012 - May 2014
Toys R Us June 2011 - July 2012
Sweetbay Supermarket June 2009 - April 2011
The Art Institute of Tampa June 2008 - June 2009
PakMail October 2006 - June 2008
Best Buy September 2001 - May 2006
Skills
Employment Law, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Taleo, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Organizational..., Employee Management, Employee Relations, Standards Of Practice, Professional Ethics, Social Networking, Network Administration, Clerical Skills, Clerical Work, Interviews, Exit Interviews, Training, Staff Development, Business Planning, Customer Service, Sales Management, Problem Solving, Product Management, Employee Engagement, Sales, Ebay Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Development
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Development, 3.469
GoldView Capital Management LP 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo August 2013 - Present
Best Buy November 2012 - August 2013
United States Department of State May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Sales, Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Store Operations, Big Box, Social Media, Cashiering, Customer Experience, Computer Hardware, Shrinkage, Event Planning, Multi-channel Retail, Facebook, Team Building, Planograms
Education
Saint Cloud State University 2010 — 2012
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Best Buy January 2014 - Present
Best Buy May 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota February 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Statistics, Matlab, Java, R, Data Analysis, LaTeX, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Computer Science, Search Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics
Village of Germantown Department of Public Works May 2015 - August 2015
Best Buy April 2013 - August 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Python, Programming
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2018
Germantown High School 2010 — 2014
High School