Bluestem Brands, Inc.
Industry: Company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Eden Prairie, MN Founded: 2002 Executive vice president: Craig Dillon Parent organization: Capmark Financial Group Subsidiaries: Orchard Brands Corporation, Fingerhut Receivables I, Llc, SVPs: Jackie Punch, Andy Spicher (Strategy, Enterprise Services)
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Bluestem Brands, Inc. Employees
Logic Information Systems January 2015 - Present
EXPRESS February 2014 - Present
Logic Information Systems April 2013 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2013 - January 2014
Dress Barn April 2013 - November 2013
Cognizant Technology Solutions January 2013 - April 2013
Groupe Dynamite April 2012 - November 2012
Cognizant Technology Solutions October 2006 - May 2012
Collective Brands, Inc. October 2010 - October 2011
Woolworths Limited January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Oracle Retail Business..., Gap Analysis, Business Analysis, Oracle Applications, Retail, ERP, Business Process, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Project Management, Business Process Design, Merchandising, Consulting, Management Consulting, User Acceptance Testing, RPM - Oracle Retail..., RMS - Oracle Retail..., ReIM - Oracle Retail..., ReSA - Oracle Retail..., SIM - Oracle Retail..., Oracle, Integration, Team Leadership, SQL, Distribution Center..., PL/SQL, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Business Transformation, Testing, Solution Architecture, Management, Software Project..., SDLC, Leadership, Data Warehousing, Oracle E-Business Suite
Education
Université Laval / Laval University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor in Business, Marketing and Management
Cegep de Sainte-Foy 1984 — 1986
DEC in Sciences
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2014 - Present
evalina.com January 2009 - Present
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business October 2011 - March 2013
ERBUS Inc. 2010 - 2010
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2010 - 2010
Bose Corporation December 2000 - November 2008
Bose Corporation January 2000 - January 2008
EnduraTEC Systems Corp January 2000 - January 2008
EnduraTEC Systems Corporation January 2000 - January 2004
Rockwell Automation January 1996 - January 2000
Skills
SEO, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Program Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Management, Editing, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1992
B.A.
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts
Travelliance January 2015 - June 2015
Wells Fargo June 2014 - November 2014
Humana January 2014 - April 2014
Olson October 2013 - December 2013
BioScrip, Inc. June 2013 - October 2013
Chamilia June 2012 - October 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2011 - April 2012
Patterson Companies, Inc. October 2009 - September 2010
Northwest Airlines March 2008 - November 2008
Regis Corporation November 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Software Project..., Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management, Visio, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Master Data Management, MS Project, Business Intelligence, CSS, Program Management, XML, SharePoint, Vendor Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Security, IT Management, Project Planning, Business Process..., Software Documentation, Testing, ETL, IT Strategy, Software Development, Quality Assurance, Integration, Data Warehousing, Management, E-commerce, Databases, Agile Project Management, Leadership, Project Delivery, Project Portfolio..., PMO, Analysis, Business Process, PMP, Oracle, Disaster Recovery, CRM, ITIL, Requirements Gathering, SSIS, Waterfall, Enterprise Architecture, Business Requirements
Education
The University of Akron 1983 — 1990
B.S., Computer Science
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Target August 2013 - June 2015
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency June 2012 - July 2013
Tucson Electric Power April 2011 - May 2012
Bank of America August 2010 - March 2011
Gap Inc. August 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Forecasting, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Finance, Variance Analysis, Financial Statement..., SAS, Essbase, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Retail, Payroll, Budgets, User Acceptance Testing, Oracle Discoverer, Market Research, Microsoft SQL Server, Customer Service
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor's of Science, Finance, 3.8/4.0
University of Arizona
Master's degree, Finance, 3.7/4.0
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2014 - March 2015
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2014 - July 2014
Transition Networks January 2014 - April 2014
jcpenney November 2013 - March 2014
Tactile Medical December 2013 - January 2014
St. Jude Medical September 2013 - November 2013
Minnesota Children's Museum July 2012 - September 2012
Wells Fargo June 2011 - August 2011
Minnesota Children's Museum January 2009 - May 2009
Minnesota Population Center September 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Learner, Building Relationships, SharePoint, Setting Priorities, Public Speaking, Diversity, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Networking, PeopleSoft, Recruiting, Training, Interviews, Research, New Hire Orientations, Program Management, HRIS, International Business, Employment Law, New Hire Paperwork, Human Resources, Sociology, Psychology, Informational Interviews, Mentoring, Management, Career Development, Employee Relations, Resume Writing, Career Counseling, College Recruiting, Personnel Management, Staff Development, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Beauty Industry, Makeup Artistry
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Fundação Getulio Vargas, Escola De Administração De Empresas De São Paulo 2012 — 2012
Doing Business in Brazil
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Psychology
Caledonia High School/Middle School 2002 — 2006
Diploma
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Partners in Print: AR*AC September 2010 - May 2014
Center for American Progress January 2013 - May 2013
AARP September 2012 - December 2012
State Voices June 2012 - August 2012
United States Senate September 2011 - December 2011
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2010 — 2014
B.A. Economics, B.A. Government and Politics & Spanish, 3.842
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage March 2015 - September 2015
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2014 - January 2015
TCF Bank November 2014 - December 2014
Best Buy June 2014 - August 2014
Ancestry.com October 2013 - April 2014
Quad/Graphics July 2011 - July 2013
Logan College of Chiropractic June 2012 - July 2012
Missouri Botanical Garden June 2009 - August 2009
Missouri Historical Society June 2008 - August 2008
St. Louis County Library May 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Library, Cataloging, Books, Archives, Databases, Microsoft Office, Online Research, PowerPoint, History, Metadata, Software Documentation, Integrated Library..., Government Documents, Library Reference, Library Instruction, Library Science, Social Media, Web 2.0, Blogging, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Wordpress, Editing, Photoshop, FTP software, Digitization, Research, Content Management, Adobe Acrobat, Proofreading, Digital Asset Management, SQL, Taxonomy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2010 — 2013
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Library Science
Truman State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Linguistics
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Accenture August 2011 - July 2014
Accenture February 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Scheduling, Retail, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Pricing, Visio, Vendor Management, Customer Relations, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Integration, Leadership, Resource Management, Training, Analysis, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., SDLC, IT Strategy
Education
Aveda Institute 2004 — 2004
License, Esthiology
St. Cloud State University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Speech Communication (Emphasis in General Business and Marketing)
Denfeld
Bluestem Brands, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. October 2013 - December 2014
Bluestem Brands September 2011 - September 2013
LearningRx November 2010 - January 2012
Neerja Modi School June 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SQL, Analysis, Access, SAS programming, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Training, Leadership, Teaching, Managing Deadlines
Education
St. John's University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Management
Chaska High School 2003 — 2006
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2013 - March 2014
Caitlin Flanagan Design December 2008 - 2014
Provision Creative June 2011 - September 2013
India Handicrafts, Inc. August 2009 - August 2013
Lands' End May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Typography, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Layout, Catalogs, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Brochures, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Art, Photography, InDesign, Illustrator, Copywriting, Graphics, Brand Development
Education
University of Iowa 2005 — 2009
BFA, Graphic Design
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2015 - Present
The Lacek Group November 2014 - May 2015
Harry & David July 2013 - March 2014
Cabela's January 2012 - July 2013
Altrec.com 2007 - 2011
Yahoo! 2004 - 2007
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1993 - 2004
Skills
E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Business Development, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Strategy, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Social Media, SEM, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Analytics, CRM, Brand Management, Website Merchandising, UX, Retail Marketing, Multivariate Testing, Catalog Marketing, Omni-Channel Retail, Omni-Channel Marketing, Start-ups, Project Management, Attribution Modeling, Product Management, Executive Management, Brand Development, Sales Management, B2B, Website Development, Contract Negotiation, Developing New Markets, International Business..., Consultative Sales..., Public Relations, Profit and Loss..., Merchandising, Multi-channel Marketing, Multi-channel Retail, Business Intelligence, Consultative Sales..., Integrated Marketing
Education
Oregon State University 1989 — 1993
BA, Business Administration
Citi July 2015 - Present
Citi May 2014 - July 2015
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2013 - May 2014
ATK December 2011 - November 2013
Great Western Bank July 2011 - February 2013
Great Western Bank July 2009 - July 2011
TCF Bank March 2006 - May 2008
TCF Bank July 2004 - March 2006
TCF Bank February 2000 - July 2004
TCF Bank March 1999 - February 2000
Skills
Base Pay Compensation, Performance Based..., Compensation Structures, Compensation & Benefit, HRIS, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Payroll, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Onboarding, Job Evaluation, Succession Planning, Hiring, FMLA, Talent Management, Management, Leadership, Executive Pay, Job Descriptions, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, EEO, PeopleSoft, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Handbooks, Incentive Programs, ADP Payroll, FLSA, Market Pricing, Employee Training, Affirmative Action, Project Management, System Implementations, SharePoint, Ultipro, Lawson HRIS, Performance Enterprise...
Education
University of St. Thomas 2001 — 2005
Masters, Human Resources Management
South Dakota State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Consumer Affairs
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Salo LLC August 2014 - December 2014
CliftonLarsonAllen May 2004 - August 2014
U.S. Bank November 1997 - April 2004
Skills
Financial Modeling, Valuation, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Leadership, Accounting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Finance
WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) 2002 — 2002
Study Abroad Program
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1998
BS, Finance & Economics
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2015 - Present
OptiMine Software, Inc. July 2014 - June 2015
Digital River February 2012 - July 2014
Digital River October 2009 - January 2012
Digital River June 2007 - October 2009
Digital River October 2006 - June 2007
Lorman Education Services May 2004 - October 2006
Skills
Google Adwords, Retargeting, E-commerce, SEO, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Web Design, PPC, Direct Mail, Web Analytics, SEM, Digital Marketing, Analytics, Online Advertising, Interactive Marketing, A/B testing, Customer Acquisition, Display Advertising, Conversion Optimization, Digital Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Web Marketing, Landing Page..., SaaS, Search Advertising, Direct Marketing, Monetization, Account Management, Digital Media, E-business, Web Project Management, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Omniture, Multivariate Testing, Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Google Analytics, Mobile Marketing, Campaign Management, Online Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, User Experience, Business Development, Database Marketing, Content Marketing, Mobile Advertising, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2004
BS, Law, Criminology, and Deviance
Eau Claire Memorial High School
CyraCom March 2015 - Present
St. Cloud State University October 2012 - May 2014
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2011 - April 2012
Central Minnesota Sexual Assault Center October 2010 - October 2011
St. Cloud State University January 2010 - May 2011
St. Cloud State University August 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Student Affairs, Leadership, Student Development, Academic Advising, Student Counseling, Student Leadership, Community Outreach, Critical Thinking, Policy, Career Counseling, Academic Tutoring, Sexual Assault Advocate, Career Development, Academic counseling, Consecutive..., Interpreting, Bilingual Communications, Language Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Counseling Psychology, Customer Service, Government Services, Public Speaking
Education
St. Cloud State University 2012 — 2015
Masters of Science, College Counseling and Student Development
St. Cloud State University 2008 — 2011
B.A, Sociology
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Bluestem Brands July 2012 - July 2013
St. Cloud State University October 2011 - May 2013
St. Cloud State University January 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Project Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Analysis, Matlab, Troubleshooting, Access, SAS programming, Python, R, SPSS, Minitab, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Bilingual, JMP, Visio, Analytics, Statistics, Leadership, Microsoft Office, SQL, SAS Programming, SAS
Education
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Applied Statistics
Discover Financial Services July 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. October 2014 - June 2015
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2012 - October 2014
Standard Chartered Bank November 2010 - July 2011
Standard Chartered Bank November 2007 - October 2010
banglalink September 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Risk Management, SAS, Credit Risk, Consumer Lending, Project Implementation, Process Improvement, Banking, Credit Analysis, Portfolio Management, Management, Loans, Credit, Retail Banking, Financial Analysis, Finance, Branch Banking, Commercial Banking, Financial Risk, Credit Cards, Analysis
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2011 — 2012
M.S. in Finance and Economics, Finance
North South University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Business Policy and Strategy
The Aga Khan School 2002 — 2003
GCE Advanced Level, Economics, Pure Mathematics, Physics
Sonesta Hotels December 2012 - Present
Lindblad Expeditions May 2012 - August 2012
Vantage Deluxe World Travel July 2010 - April 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc. January 2008 - July 2010
Bluestem Brands February 2006 - September 2008
Penn Garritano January 2004 - February 2006
Marshall Fields 2003 - 2004
Spiegel 1999 - 2003
Kahoneez 1997 - 1999
Eddie Bauer 1994 - 1997
Skills
Direct Marketing, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, CRM, Multi-channel Marketing, Database Marketing, Direct Mail, Customer Acquisition, Lead Generation, Marketing, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, SEM, Social Media, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Public Relations, Management, Leadership, Customer Experience, SEO, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Affiliate Marketing, Customer Retention, Loyalty Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, A/B testing, B2C marketing, Catalog Marketing, Demand Forecasting, Online Acquisition, Search Advertising, Response Analysis, Hospitality, Hotel Design, Brand Development
Education
University of Illinois 1981 — 1986
BS, Economics, Psychology
Barrington High School 1977 — 1981
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
The Schwan Food Company June 2013 - November 2014
maurices January 2013 - May 2013
SUPERVALU June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Analytics, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Microsoft Word, Marketing Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Marketing, ESRI, Social Networking, Competitive Intelligence, Facebook, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, CRM, Sales, Time Management, Strategy, Analysis, SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, Team Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing Analytics and Mathematics
North Dakota State University 2009 — 2010
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2015 - Present
MoneyGram International October 2012 - July 2015
Numberworks June 2010 - October 2012
GradStaff, Inc. October 2009 - April 2010
Vantus Bank July 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Internal Audit, Finance, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Banking, Internal Controls, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Accounting, Financial Risk, Payments, Leadership, Financial Services, Microsoft Office, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Fraud, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, Account Reconciliation, Customer Service
Education
Morningside College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration - Emphasis in Finance and HR Management
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
BenchmarkQA April 2013 - November 2014
Volt September 2011 - April 2013
Training to You July 2010 - September 2011
Congregation Beth Israel August 2008 - May 2010
Temple Emanu-El August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Account Management, Talent Assessment, Product Marketing, Cold Calling, Customer Relations, Contract Recruitment, Time Management, Self Starter, Self-management, Hard Worker, Self Driven, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Customer Service, Self-driven, Leadership Development, Management, Training, Recruiting, Building Relationships, Hiring, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Sourcing, Strategy, Applicant Tracking..., Career Counseling, Internet Recruiting, Start-ups, Resume Writing, Career Development, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Temporary Placement, Relationship Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2014
Certification Prep Course, Professional in Human Resources
Training to You 2010 — 2011
Microsoft Certified, Word and Excel
University of Kansas 2001 — 2005
Bachelors of arts, Exercise Science
Hopkins High School
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Bluestem Brands November 2012 - December 2013
Appert's Foodservice May 2012 - October 2012
Albany Pizzaria August 2010 - October 2012
Master Mark Plastics April 2010 - April 2012
Arc Computers August 2009 - February 2010
Albany Pizzaria April 2009 - February 2010
OfficeMax July 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office 360, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2007, Computer Maintenance, Computer Graphics, Technical Writing, Literary Fiction, Musical Theory and..., Team Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Service..., Microsoft Office..., Microsoft Office..., Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Time Management, SharePoint, Sales, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement
Education
Ridgewater College 2006 — 2007
Business Administration and Management, General
Northwestern College 2004 — 2005
Music Theory and Composition
Williquette's Home School
Diploma
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2014 - July 2015
Target Corporation March 2013 - August 2014
Target Corporation June 2006 - March 2013
Target Corporation April 2001 - June 2006
Renaissance Worldwide, Inc August 1997 - April 2001
Renaissance Worldwide, Inc August 1996 - April 2001
US Bank August 1995 - August 1996
TDS Computing Services February 1991 - July 1995
CUNA Mutual Insurance June 1990 - January 1991
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Team Leadership, Strategy, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Program Management, Product Management, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Project Management, Enterprise Software, Data Warehousing, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, Analytics, Vendor Management, Project Portfolio..., Leadership Development, Business Process..., Supply Chain, Software Project..., Project Planning, Coaching, Retail, Information Technology, Software Development, Resource Management, Enterprise Architecture, Merchandising, Professional Mentoring, PMO, Thought Leadership, SAP, Technology, Relationship Management, Business Process, Mentoring, Technology Management, Technical Leadership, Talent Developer, Indirect Spend, Procurement, Strategic Technology..., Technology Solution..., Technology Product..., Youth Leadership, Executive Coaching, Job Coaching
Education
Ripon College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major - Mathematics and Computer Science, Dean's List, Cum Laude
The George Washington University 2002 — 2004
Masters Certification, Project Management
Park Falls High School
Summa Cum Laude
VAS Littlecrow January 1998 - Present
Kelly Services July 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2015 - September 2015
Advantage Sales & Marketing August 2013 - December 2013
Art Institute April 2009 - November 2010
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2008 - November 2010
OfficeMax April 2002 - July 2002
Design Tech Consulting, Inc. 1996 - 1998
ZNLArts September 1990 - 1997
CSI Collections Specialists International June 1996 - November 1996
Skills
Illustration, Art, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Digital Illustration, WordPress, Drawing, Publishing, Art Direction, Photography, Graphics, Painting, Fine Art, Research, Storyboarding, Books, Modeling, Performing Arts, Foreign Languages, Brand Ambassadorship, Security, Customer Services, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Spanish Translation, Textile Design, Blogging, Product Reviews, Social Media Marketing, Word Of Mouth Marketing, Transcription, Education, Historical Research, Sales
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish and Iberian Studies
Bluestem Brands, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Bridge & Arch May 2014 - January 2015
Husky Tech August 2011 - March 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, Microsoft Word, Windows, SQL, Java, Computer Hardware, MySQL, Databases, Access, Visio, C, Networking, PHP, C, JavaScript, C++
Education
Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Information Systems
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2011 - Present
ShopNBC August 2007 - August 2011
Macy's HQ June 2002 - August 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Merrill DataSite March 2013 - Present
marioalopez.com 2011 - Present
Bluestem Brands April 2013 - May 2013
Firebrand March 2011 - January 2013
Capella University August 2012 - December 2012
Azul 7 May 2010 - October 2011
ASI Communications March 2006 - May 2010
Adsoka, Inc. September 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Web Design, User Interface Design, CSS, Front-end, HTML, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, jQuery, Photoshop, Usability, HTML 5, User Interface, ActionScript, InDesign, Art Direction, Flash, Dreamweaver, Graphic Design, SEO, Illustrator, Web Development, Photography, Mac, Sound Design, PSD to Wordpress, Motion Graphics, Corporate Identity, Layout, HTML5, Windows, Digital Video, Flash Animation, XHTML, PHP, MySQL, Front-end Development, Web Standards, HTML + CSS, Accessibility, W3C, Cross-browser..., SQL Server, Logo Design, UI Design, UX Design, Style Guide Creation, Web Typography, User Centered Design, User-centered Design
Education
St. Cloud State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Ridgewater College 1998 — 2000
Liberal Arts, Sociology
T-Rex Cookie Company, LLC January 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2014 - November 2014
Target February 2014 - May 2014
Target October 2012 - February 2014
Target July 2009 - September 2012
Target Corporation March 2007 - July 2009
Thomson West January 2005 - March 2007
Fred Wells Tennis and Education Instructor January 2002 - January 2005
Northwest Airlines August 1999 - September 2001
Northwest Airlines August 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Strategy, Business Intelligence, Management, Analysis, Sales, Leadership, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Process Improvement, IT Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis
Education
St. Olaf College 1991 — 1995
BA, Economics / Environmental Studies
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Digital River June 2014 - July 2015
Verizon Wireless July 2013 - June 2014
Verizon Wireless March 2013 - June 2014
TCF Bank June 2011 - March 2013
TCF Bank December 2010 - June 2011
City of Shakopee May 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Branch Management, Retail Banking, Banking, Branch Banking, Cross Selling, Training, Management, Sales Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Human Resource..., Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office, Oracle Reports, Cognos, Sourcing, Sales Operations, Employee Relations, Exit Interviews, Customer Service..., Finance, Cash Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Development
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business and Marketing Education
EMC Outdoor September 2013 - Present
Joy Stember Metal Arts Studio April 2013 - August 2013
Crossbow Studio October 2012 - January 2013
Vernor and Associates May 2012 - October 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2007 - December 2011
Wooddale Church and Community Center May 2011 - August 2011
Vector Marketing May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Advertising, Event Planning, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Graphic Design, Project Management, Microsoft Technologies, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Time Management, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Social Networking
Education
Villanova University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts in Communication, Communication and Media Studies
Stephens College 2008 — 2012
Marketing, Public Relations, Advertising, Communications
Richmond, The American International University in London 2010 — 2010
Business
Bluestem Brands, Inc. January 2013 - Present
Coach February 2011 - December 2013
Tiffany & Company December 2005 - January 2011
Tiffany & Co. June 2004 - December 2005
Footstar December 2003 - June 2004
Tiffany & Company June 2002 - August 2002
Nicole Farhi February 2002 - April 2002
Skills
Event Management, Salesforce.com, Fashion, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Recruiting, Retail, Customer Service, Illustrator, Public Speaking, Trend, Competitive Analysis, Product Development
Education
Syracuse University 1999 — 2003
B.S, Fashion Merchandising
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Merchandising
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Lifetouch April 2013 - November 2014
Intelligent Quality Solutions (IQS) February 2011 - April 2013
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC April 2010 - January 2011
State Farm Insurance April 2009 - March 2010
Speedway SuperAmerica LLC May 2006 - March 2009
Skills
Quality Assurance, Regression Testing, Manual Testing, E-commerce, Test Automation, Testing, Quality Center, Software Quality..., Leadership, Team Building, SDLC, Agile Methodologies, UI testing, Direct Sales, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Mac OS, web service testing, Integration Testing, Oracle SQL Developer, SoapUI, Agile Testing, Google Apps, Google Docs, RESTful WebServices, SQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium, Requirements Analysis, Gap Analysis
Education
St. Cloud State University 2002 — 2004
BA, History, Political Science, English Literature
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services April 2011 - February 2014
Merrill Corporation February 2006 - April 2011
Merrill Corporation December 2004 - February 2006
Merrill Corporation December 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, TFS, SQL Server Management..., SSRS, SSIS, ETL, Change Data Capture, Microsoft Excel, T-SQL Stored Procedures, Access, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, T-SQL, Hadoop
Education
St. Cloud State University 1995 — 2001
Computer Programming & Networking
lynn annis November 2010 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2015 - February 2015
Tennant Company April 2014 - February 2015
Help/Systems, LLC June 2013 - April 2014
Jostens March 2013 - May 2013
American Institutes for Research August 2012 - December 2012
Regency Beauty Institute February 2012 - May 2012
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. September 2011 - February 2012
Community Health Charities Minnesota November 2007 - December 2010
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 2006 - 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Copywriting, Copy Editing, SEO copywriting, Marketing Copy, Promotional Copy, Internal Communications, Communication Skills, Project Management, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Department Budgeting, Guerrilla Marketing, Grant Writing, Press Releases, Event Planning, Coordinating Events, Corporate Events, Budgets, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Target Identification, Target Marketing, Advertising, Creative Direction, Event Management, Strategy, Marketing, Social Networking, Direct Mail
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor's Degree, Business and Psychology
Bluestem Brands, Inc. January 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Duluth Library October 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, SQL, HTML, C#, Microsoft Office, ASP.NET, Windows, Access, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Operating Systems, CSS
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems, General
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General
Bluestem Brands, Inc. January 2015 - Present
SPS Commerce May 2014 - Present
SPS Commerce May 2013 - April 2014
SPS Commerce August 2011 - May 2013
Web Store 11 May 2011 - August 2011
Pawn America February 2008 - May 2011
Skills
EDI, SaaS, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, B2B, Social Media, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Management, Sales, E-commerce, Photoshop, InDesign, Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Retail, CSS, HTML, Illustrator, Advertising
Education
St. Cloud State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications; Emphasis in Advertising, Minor in Graphic Design
Coon Rapids High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma
Bluestem Brands, Inc. April 2015 - Present
casse-croûte June 2012 - Present
Lands' End July 2014 - April 2015
Lands' End April 2013 - July 2014
Target September 2012 - March 2013
Target July 2010 - September 2012
Skills
Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Blogging, Social Media, Advertising, Merchandising, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Project Management, Sample Management, Vendor Relationships, Retail
Education
University of Iowa 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism & Mass Communication, English
The University of Edinburgh 2009 — 2009
English Literature
Lourdes High School 2002 — 2006
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2014 - Present
IBM January 2012 - September 2014
Securian Financial Group June 2011 - August 2011
UnitedHealth Group May 2010 - August 2010
UnitedHealth Group June 2009 - May 2010
University of Minnesota December 2008 - January 2009
University of Minnesota October 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Software Engineering, Java, Software Development, Eclipse, Agile Methodologies, JavaScript, Python, IntelliJ IDEA, BDD, QA Automation, Load Testing, Groovy, Gradle
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
bs, computer science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 2010 — 2010
Computer Science
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Skills
Facilities Management, Vendor Management, Management, Operations Management, Customer Service, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Facilities Operations, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Construction Management, Program Management, Construction, Contract Management, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Project Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Process Scheduler, Procurement
Education
Minot State University 1988 — 1991
Communications
The University of North Dakota 1986 — 1988
Physics & Computer Science
Target December 2012 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. October 2010 - December 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2009 - October 2010
Second Act, LLC August 2006 - January 2009
Celetronix May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Sales, E-commerce, Management, Vendor Management, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Pricing, Omniture, Data Entry, Auditing, Agile Project Management
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Marketing
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2012 - Present
GnS+RESEARCH October 2008 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2014 - January 2015
Minuteman Press May 2011 - March 2012
Blue Baker December 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Analysis, Concept Development, Simplifying the Complex, Developing Business..., Marketing, Customer Service, Leadership, Team Building, Sales, Management, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Time Management, Online Marketing, Advertising
Education
St Cloud Technical and Community College 2014 — 2018
Business Management / Marketing - Sales, Business Management / Marketing Sales, 3.5
AIB INTERNATIONAL 2008 — 2008
BS&T Food Science Degree, Baking Science & Technology, 3.0
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Gander Mountain September 2014 - May 2015
Gander Mountain August 2013 - September 2014
Clear Channel July 2012 - June 2013
Champps Americana April 2011 - August 2012
Velocity Sports Performance August 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Food Service, Customer Service, At Multitasking, Prioritize Workload, Decisiveness, Time Management, Work Ethic, Highly personable, Networking, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Sport Management
Normandale Community College 2008 — 2010
Wayzata High School 2004 — 2008
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
ReliaMax Insurance October 2012 - November 2014
TandemMoney June 2012 - September 2012
Midland National Life May 2011 - June 2012
PREMIER Bankcard February 2008 - March 2012
Skills
Data Analysis, SAS, R, Logistic Regression, Risk Management, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, SAS E-Miner, Financial Risk, Statistics, Credit Scoring, Credit Cards, Customer Service, Insurance, SAS Programming, Credit
Education
South Dakota State University 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Data Science
South Dakota State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Skills
Scrum, SDLC, Process Development, Process Improvement, Testing, Team Building, TFS, Quality Center, Metrics, Test Automation, Department Budgeting, Quality Management, Software Quality..., Vision Development, KPI implementation, ITIL, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Testing, Agile Methodologies, Test Planning, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Software Development, Integration, Enterprise Software, CRM, Change Management, HP Quality Center
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS, Atmospheric Science
Dale Carnegie Training
Magni Asset Management January 2011 - 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc. October 2008 - January 2011
GMAC-RFC February 1997 - April 2007
Northwest Airlines 1980 - 1997
Education
The College of St. Scholastica
BA, Management
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Finance
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2012 - May 2014
Target January 2006 - November 2011
Target December 2004 - December 2005
Target February 2003 - November 2004
Younkers Dept Stores (Div of Saks Fifth Ave) September 2000 - January 2003
Younkers Dept Stores (Div of Saks Fifth Ave) February 1995 - August 2000
Younkers Dept Stores June 1987 - January 1995
Joskes Dept Stores 1984 - 1987
Education
University of Notre Dame
BA, Political Science and Spanish
Richard King High School
The University of Texas School of Law
1.5 years completed
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. October 2011 - June 2014
Muirfield Village Golf Club March 2011 - October 2011
Brookside Golf & Country Club May 2004 - March 2011
ComDoc, Inc. October 2005 - May 2006
The Ohio State University August 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Event Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Hospitality, Training, Fundraising, Team Building, Retail, Management, Time Management, Coaching, Public Speaking, Toastmasters
Education
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts, Sports Management
St. Cloud State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Sports Management
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2013 - Present
eBags January 2009 - February 2013
SugarSync August 2005 - December 2008
Walmart.com February 2000 - June 2005
Texas Instruments June 1999 - August 1999
Accenture/Andersen Consulting 1995 - 1998
Skills
E-commerce, Executive Management, Retail, Business Strategy, Customer Experience, Mobile Applications, Start-ups, Low Cost Country..., Multi-channel Retail, Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Merchandising, Management, Supply Chain, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
Stanford University
MBA
University of Arkansas
BS
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2014 - April 2015
Robert Half Management Resources December 2013 - May 2014
Hill, Larson, Walth, and Benda P.A. June 2013 - December 2013
UCare November 2012 - March 2013
Travelers - Financial Products and International Insurance April 2010 - November 2012
Travelers - Financial Products and International Insurance January 2008 - April 2010
Wells Fargo - Corporate Trust Operations 2006 - 2007
US Bank - Corporate Trust Operations 2005 - 2006
Skills
Access, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, SAS, SQL, Microsoft Excel, VBA, Microsoft SQL Server, Smartview, Essbase, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Reporting, Technical Writing, ODBC, Accounting, Consolidated Financial..., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Property & Casualty..., Corporate Trust, Retail, Requirements Gathering, Cash Flow, Automation, Batch Processing, Netezza, Process Analysis, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Project Management, Financial Planning, Employee Training, Collaborative Problem..., Technical Research, Monthly Close, Customer Communication, Databases, Analysis, Data Analysis, Java
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
MBA, Finance and Accounting
St. Olaf College
BS, Math
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands March 2013 - August 2014
Bluestem Brands June 2012 - March 2013
3M January 2012 - May 2012
Target May 2011 - January 2012
Ticketmaster Entertainment September 2006 - June 2010
Press Publications September 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, Social Networking, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales, Online Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Management, Public Relations, Retail, Sales Operations
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science, Advertising; Journalism and Mass Communications
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Education
Penn State University
Current Student
Saint John's University 2006 — 2011
Bachelors of Science
MOOC
Continuous Education
Logic Information Systems August 2010 - Present
Gander Mountain July 2015 - September 2015
Nordstrom October 2014 - December 2014
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2013 - September 2014
Orscheln Farm and Home LLC July 2013 - September 2013
The Good Guys August 2012 - June 2013
Kroger March 2012 - June 2012
Orscheln Farm and Home LLC January 2012 - March 2012
L'Etoile (Л'Этуаль) September 2011 - January 2012
Dinosol Supermercados May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Retek, Oracle, Demand Forecasting, Oracle Applications, Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, CRM, Retail, Business Intelligence, RPAS, Business Process Design, Inventory Planning, Testing, Oracle Retail, Business Process, Integration, Project Planning, Oracle E-Business Suite, Software Implementation, Business Process..., Prediction, Application Servers, User Experience, Oracle Retail..., Oracle Retail Advaned..., Oracle Retail Demand..., Retail Replenishment, Demand Planning, Demand Supply Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BME, Mechanical Engineering
R/T Automotive May 2015 - Present
IST Management Services July 2014 - January 2015
IST Management Services September 2010 - May 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2005 - February 2010
Skills
10 Key, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Receptionist Duties, Sales, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Inventory Management, Designjet, POS, Supply Ordering, QuickBooks, Accounts Payable &..., Data Entry, Nikon DSLR, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom
Education
Normandale Community College 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts (AA), Philosophy, 2.35
Minnetonka High School 2004 — 2008
Diploma
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands Inc. January 2007 - Present
Fingerhut Direct Marketing February 2005 - February 2007
CompuCredit January 2002 - August 2004
Fingerhut Corporation October 1998 - January 2004
Skills
Call Centers, Customer Service, Team Building, Coaching, Leadership Development, Customer Experience, Training, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Management, Operations Management
Education
Purdue University
2nd Wind Exercise Equipment September 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2014 - August 2015
Bluestem Brands January 2012 - January 2015
Target.com May 2011 - January 2012
North American Membership Group 2009 - May 2011
HSBC July 2006 - 2009
HSBC July 2004 - July 2006
Detector Electronics July 2002 - July 2004
Medical Arts Press October 2000 - July 2002
Fingerhut 1999 - 2000
Skills
Database Marketing, Direct Marketing, Analytics, Segmentation, Customer Acquisition, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Product Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Google Analytics, Omniture, Online Advertising, Customer Insight, Digital Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, E-commerce, Customer Experience, Strategy, Product Management, Customer Retention, Competitive Analysis, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Web Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Google Adwords, CRM, Integrated Marketing, SEM, Management, Email Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1993 — 1997
B.S. Business, Marketing
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Dollar General, Inc. March 2013 - July 2013
The Work Connection, Inc. ( Business Improvements, Inc.) – Eden Valley, MN June 2010 - December 2012
St. Michael's Hospital, CentraCare Health June 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Customer Service
Education
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Elementary Education and Teaching
WOODCHUCK USA September 2015 - Present
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity June 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Foundation September 2013 - Present
Delta Sigma Pi January 2015 - May 2015
Fresh Seasons Market June 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Social Networking, Social Media
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Management Information Systems, Supply Chain, Junior
Preferred Credit, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Preferred Credit, Inc. December 2012 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, AS400 Administration, OFAC, Equifax/Transunion, TLO, Infotrac, Eport Credit, USinfo, Rapid Prototyping, Client Services, Credit Risk, Credit Analysis, Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting/Spanish Major
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Perry Ellis International - @PEICorp April 2012 - September 2013
Perry Ellis International - @PEICorp August 2007 - May 2012
Bridger Conway January 2006 - August 2007
Perry Ellis International - @PEICorp October 2004 - January 2006
Rabinovici & Associates 2001 - October 2004
Cervecería Argentina Isenbeck - SABMiller. 1999 - 2001
Visual Express 1995 - 1999
Skills
Creative Direction, Fashion, Packaging, Graphic Design, Luxury Goods, Brand Development, Art Direction, Fashion Design, Creative Development, Graphics, Advertising, Corporate Identity, InDesign, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Concept Development, Visual Communication, Catalogs, Mac, Digital Marketing, Production, Corporate Branding, Layout, Concept Design, Online Marketing, Social Media, Typography, Creative Strategy, Creative Services, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Logos, Illustrator, Apparel, Brochures, Photo Shoots, QuarkXPress, Email Marketing, Creative Problem Solving, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Art, Fashion Marketing, Brand Communication, Trade Shows, Promotions, Mood Boards, Experience Design
Education
Universidad de Belgrano 2000 — 2001
Certification, Marketing of Food and Beverages
Universidad de Belgrano 1990 — 1995
Bachelors, Graphic Design
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Norm Thompson Outfitters June 2011 - August 2015
Norm Thompson Outfitters November 2007 - June 2011
Norm Thompson Outfitters March 2002 - November 2007
Visual Marketing Associates June 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Art Direction, Layout, Catalogs, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Photography, Mac, InDesign, Apparel, Creative Direction, Illustration, Brochures, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, Art, Fashion, Brand Development, Typography, Graphics, Editing, Corporate Identity, Web Design
Education
University of Cincinnati 1995 — 2000
BSD, Graphic Design
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Cargill 2010 - 2014
Cargill 2008 - 2010
Cargill 2006 - 2008
Cargill 2000 - 2006
Cargill 1997 - 2000
UnitedHealth Care 1990 - 1997
Skills
Vendor Management, Project Portfolio..., Process Improvement, Leadership, Outsourcing, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, ITIL, Management, PMO, Service Desk, Change Management, Strategy, Program Management, Project Management, Business Process, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Resource Management, Process Management, PMP, IT Service Management, SDLC, Data Center, Coaching, Analysis, Business Intelligence, IT Management, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, People Management, Global Management, Global Strategy, Global Operations, Incident Management, Global Cross-Functional..., Governance, High Performance Teams, IT Operations Management, Managed Services, Requirements Analysis, Software Quality..., Software Testing, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Saint John's University 1986 — 1990
BS, Management, Economics
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2007
Minnesota Management Institute, Mini-MBA
Marshall High School
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Maverick Software Consulting May 2015 - Present
Normandale Community College January 2014 - May 2015
Phi Theta Kappa February 2014 - February 2015
Phi Theta Kappa September 2013 - February 2014
Teens for Jeans- High School Drive January 2012 - February 2012
Skills
Problem Analysis, Analytical Thinking, Communication of..., Team Focus, Innovation, Efficiency, Analytical Skills, Retail, Technical Support, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Normandale Community College 2012 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Computer Science
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Tiger Sushi March 2011 - July 2014
U.S Army March 2007 - February 2013
SP Customs June 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Network Administration, Windows, Networking, Team Leadership, HTML, Network Security, Customer Service, VPN, Microsoft Office, Business Analysis, JavaScript, Management, Photoshop, Training, WordPress, C#, Process Improvement, Cooking
Education
Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights 2012 — 2014
Associate of Applied Science, Information Technology
Sanford-Brown College 2010 — 2014
Network Development, Information Technology
Code42 April 2015 - Present
Code42 May 2014 - April 2015
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2012 - March 2014
Bluestem Brands December 2008 - February 2012
Carlson Companies April 2008 - November 2008
Microsoft July 2006 - April 2008
Microsoft February 2005 - July 2006
Vertive, Inc June 2004 - February 2005
Performics, Inc. March 2002 - February 2004
Dell, Inc. August 1998 - September 2001
Skills
Digital Media, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Media, Digital Photography, Photography, People Management, Search Advertising, Banner Ads, Affiliate Marketing, Affiliate Programs, Co-registration, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Comparison Shopping..., Comparison Shopping, Online Lead Generation, Lead Generation, SEM, Remarketing, Analytics, SEO
Education
St. Edward's University 1994 — 1998
B.B.A., Marketing
Klein High School 1990 — 1994
The Rebel Unit, LLC March 2014 - Present
PayCheck Direct, a division of Bluestem Enterprises Inc. September 2013 - March 2014
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2007 - March 2014
Bluestem Brands July 2011 - September 2013
Fingerhut/BlueStem Brands 2007 - July 2011
Bluestem Brands, Inc 2007 - July 2011
Lab Safety Supply 2004 - 2007
LSS (Lab Safety Supply) 2004 - 2007
Skills
Database Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Team Building, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Management, Customer Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, Human Resources, Social Media, Analytics, Email Marketing, Account Management, Strategy, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Advertising
Education
Texas A&M University at Galveston 1989 — 1993
Ross Stores, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Firehouse Subs January 2015 - Present
Spartan Staffing March 2014 - July 2014
Pizza Hut May 2012 - August 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2010 - December 2010
Self Employed August 2006 - April 2010
SuperAmerica - SuperMoms January 2008 - May 2009
Shopko February 2006 - July 2007
Metal-Morphose Machining April 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Web Design, Web Development, Wordpress, PHP, HTML 5, CSS3, Computer Engineering, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Cash Register, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Sales
Education
Alison 2015 — 2019
Diploma of Web Design, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
St. Cloud State University 2009 — 2012
N/A, Anthropology
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Xcel Energy April 2013 - May 2014
Target August 2012 - May 2013
Orientation and First Year Programs- U of M April 2012 - September 2012
Komosion May 2012 - August 2012
Victory Links Golf Course April 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Listener, Responsibility, Harmony, Sales, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Workshop Facilitation, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Teamwork, Editing, Vignette, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2015 - Present
UnitedHealth Group October 2013 - Present
Skills
IT Operations, Windows Server, Active Directory, Professional..., Business Ethics, Network Administration, Linux, Cisco Routers, Troubleshooting
Education
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 2011 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Network and System Administration/Administrator
Anoka High School
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands May 2013 - February 2015
SUPERVALU November 2012 - May 2013
SUPERVALU July 2011 - November 2012
Gander Mountain November 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Operations Management, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Consumer Insight, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Analytics, Communication, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Forecasting, Management, Analysis, Leadership, Marketing, Inventory Control, Sales, Team Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
St. John's University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. January 2013 - July 2014
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2011 - January 2013
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2011 - November 2011
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2009 - March 2011
Skills
E-commerce, Web Analytics, Omniture, Social Media, Google Analytics, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEM, SEO, Google Adwords, Email Marketing, A/B testing, Analytics, User Experience, Interactive Marketing, Business Analysis
Education
St. Cloud State University 2004 — 2008
Mass Communications
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2015 - Present
South Dakota State University August 2013 - May 2015
ReliaMax May 2014 - September 2014
Wells Fargo June 2013 - September 2013
Daktronics January 2012 - May 2013
South Dakota State University August 2011 - January 2012
Brookings PTA September 2011 - December 2011
South Dakota State University January 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Spanish, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Tutoring, Teaching, Mathematics, Student Leadership, Mathematical Analysis, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, R, SAS, Applied Mathematics, Matlab, Business Analysis, C++, Windows, Translation, Prezi, SAS E-Miner, Academic Tutoring, Loan Portfolio Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Credit Risk, Credit Analysis, SQL
Education
South Dakota State University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Mathematics
South Dakota State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics; Spanish
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
LocalJobNetwork.com (Infosoft Group) August 2014 - November 2014
Marketing Lab May 2014 - August 2014
Wells Fargo August 2013 - May 2014
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage June 2013 - August 2013
South Saint Paul Steel Supply May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Word, Lync, QuickBooks, Team Management, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Sales Management, Sales, Friendly Personality, Deadline Driven, Success Driven, Passion for Helping..., Passion for Success, Business Intelligence, Motivation, Great Motivator, Self Management
Education
The College of St. Scholastica 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Hudson High School 2006 — 2010
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2015 - Present
NCH Marketing Services September 2014 - March 2015
NCH Marketing Services August 2013 - September 2014
Gjerdes Solar Shield August 2012 - August 2013
Valleyfair Family Amusement Park May 2011 - September 2012
Moody Bible Institute August 2011 - May 2012
Moody Bible Institute February 2010 - May 2012
Cathy Miller January 2010 - December 2011
Valleyfair Family Amusement Park April 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Teaching, Team Building, Secretarial Skills, Administrative..., Youth Ministry, Tutoring, Receptionist Duties, Dispatchers, CRM, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Training, Leadership
Education
Moody Bible Institute 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Intercultural Studies and Bible, Emphasis Youth Ministry
Winona State University 2008 — 2009
Credits, Elementary Education and Middle School Mathematics
Introworks January 2015 - September 2015
Scout (formerly North American Media Group) October 2013 - November 2014
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2013 - October 2013
The Sportsman's Guide November 2007 - March 2013
Skills
Blogging, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Copy Editing, Content Strategy, Press Releases, Web Content Management, Web Content, Proofreading, Content Management, Social Media, Marketing, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Advertising
Education
North Central University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
North Central University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Interline Brands August 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2009 - August 2014
H&R Block June 2006 - May 2009
Cendant Corporation, Hotel Division (Now Wyndam Worldwide) 2001 - 2006
ANC Rental Corp. (Alamo Rent A Car & National Car Rental) April 1997 - April 2001
Expert Software, purchased by Activision 1995 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Customer Experience, Customer Acquisition, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Email Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Product Marketing, SEM, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Segmentation, Leadership, Management, Affiliate Marketing, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Brand Development, Retail, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, Loyalty Programs, Strategic Brand..., CRM, Social Media Marketing, Research, P&L Management, Direct Mail, Advertising, PPC, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Database Marketing
Education
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Miami - School of Business 1987 — 1991
BBA, International Marketing, Economics, Spanish Language
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2014 - December 2014
St. Cloud Technical and Community College December 2012 - January 2013
St. Cloud State University 2012 - 2012
St. Cloud State University 2012 - 2012
St. Cloud Technical and Community College 2011 - 2012
Rasmussen College 2000 - 2010
Best Buy 1998 - 2000
Sears May 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Higher Education, Student Development, Academic Advising, Teaching, Public Speaking, E-Learning, Career Counseling, Student Affairs, Sales, Training, High School Students, Community Outreach, Student Counseling, Adult Education, Interviews, Curriculum Design
Education
St. Cloud State University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, College Counseling & Student Development
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communications
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2014 - Present
SIRVA Worldwide September 2014 - October 2014
SIRVA Worldwide April 2014 - September 2014
SIRVA October 2012 - September 2014
SIRVA March 2012 - July 2012
SIRVA November 2010 - March 2012
Graves 601 Hotel December 2009 - December 2010
Chambers, The Luxury Art Hotel July 2008 - September 2009
JUF/JF of Metropolitan Chicago July 2007 - September 2008
Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group July 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Human Resources, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, Interviewing Skills, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Employment Law, Internet Recruiting, Change Management, Management, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Awesomeness, Training, Hiring, Policy, College Recruiting, Recruitment/Retention, Conflict Resolution, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Temporary Placement, Succession Planning, Cultural Awareness, Talent Management
Education
Human Resources Certification Institute 2007 — 2007
PHR
University of Kansas
BA, Economics
University of Saint Thomas
Masters, Organizational Development and Change Managment
Bluestem Brands, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Regis Corporation March 2011 - October 2014
Regis Corporation September 2007 - March 2011
Regis Corporation October 2001 - August 2007
Regis Corporation September 2000 - September 2001
Skills
MS Project, Visio, JD Edwards, JDA, Price Optimization, Cost Accounting, Inventory Control, Physical Inventory, IBM AS/400, Agile Project Management, Team Building, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Project Management, Merchandising, Pricing, Project Planning, Business Process, Process Improvement, Retail, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Leadership, Inventory Management, Management, SDLC, Team Leadership
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1999 — 2000
BSA, Business Administration - Exchange Program
Universidad de Oviedo 1995 — 1999
BSA, Business Administration
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Advance Auto Parts September 2008 - August 2014
Regis Corporation February 2008 - September 2008
Regis Corporation March 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Replenishment, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Planning, Merchandising, Analysis, Inventory Control, Excel, Allocation, Visual Merchandising, CPFR, Store Management, Profit, Sales, Project Planning, Asset Allocation, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Pricing, Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2003
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2009 - Present
KleinBank August 2006 - May 2009
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar October 2004 - May 2006
Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. 2001 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, English, Outlook, Windows, PowerPoint, Research, Photoshop, Customer Service, Teaching, HTML, Public Speaking, Budgets, Editing, C++, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, C, Teamwork, Java, Data Entry, Event Planning, Accounting
Education
North Hennepin Community College 2004 — 2006
COUNTRY Financial® June 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - April 2015
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. August 2000 - October 2014
Well Fargo Trust 1997 - 1999
Skills
Credit, Portfolio Management, Bonds, Derivatives, Trustee, Capital Markets, Analysis, Valuation, Bloomberg, Securitization, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visual Basic, Banking, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Leadership, Management, Sales, Relationship Management, Negotiation, Investment Solutions, Farm & Ranch Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Long-term Care, Federal Crop Insurance, Education Funding, Retirement Planning
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Target May 2014 - May 2015
Target October 2011 - May 2014
Beth Bingham & Co. 2010 - 2011
ShopNBC / Value Vision 2006 - 2010
Anthropologie July 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Assortment, Apparel, Fashion, Inventory Management, Trend, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Store Management, Textiles, Styling, Purchasing, Wholesale, Retail Buying, Multi-channel Retail
Education
North Dakota State University 2000 — 2005
Apparel Textiles
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Patterson Dental June 2014 - March 2015
Patterson Dental June 2011 - June 2014
Fast Enterprises June 2009 - February 2011
Skills
Business Analysis, SQL, Data Analysis, Analysis, Business Requirements, Process Improvement, Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Requirements Gathering, Visio, Troubleshooting, Access, Analytical Reasoning, Strategies, Prototype, Systems Analysis, Team Building, Microsoft SQL Server, Customer Service, Change Management, VB.NET, Agile Methodologies
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Economics and Mathematics with an Actuarial Science Concentration
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Starkey Hearing Technologies November 2014 - March 2015
Starkey Hearing Technologies July 2013 - October 2014
Red Rock Radio January 2013 - May 2013
Private Family Homes 2009 - 2013
Delaware North Companies March 2012 - September 2012
Olson and Welle Law Firm December 2011 - January 2012
Lake Superior Weddings and Events Magazine May 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Editing, Marketing, Sales, Photography, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Facebook, Teamwork, Advertising, Event Planning, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Time Management, PowerPoint
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2009 — 2013
Communication, Communication, General
Totino-Grace High School 2005 — 2009
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2014 - Present
SUPERVALU May 2007 - February 2014
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota January 2006 - May 2007
Various May 2001 - January 2006
Skills
Organizational Design, Building Relationships, Business Acumen, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Talent Management, Performance Management, Organizational..., HR Strategy, Employee Relations, Talent Development, Management Development, 360 Feedback, Business Transformation, Retail, Interviewing, Interviews, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Training, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Organizational..., HR Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2008
MA
University of Saint Thomas 2000 — 2004
BA - Business Administration
Bluestem Brands July 2013 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Bluestem Brands January 2009 - January 2012
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc. August 2007 - January 2009
Polaris Industries Inc. August 2002 - August 2007
Skills
Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Treasury, Cash Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corporate Finance, Leadership, Risk Management, Banking, Accounting, Strategic Financial..., Finance
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2007
Masters, Finance
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1998
BSB, Finance
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Wynfield Place Home Owners Association 2009 - Present
Skills
Web Analytics, PPC, SEO, E-commerce, Omniture, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEM, Online Marketing, Analytics, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Strategy, HTML, Test and Target, A/B testing, Website Optimization, Search Engine..., Photoshop, Dreamweaver, CMS, Web Marketing, Web Content Optimization, Web Marketing Strategy, Marketing, User Experience, Strategy, Advertising, Digital Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Web Design, Team-oriented, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS)
St. Cloud State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors
EVHS 1998 — 2001
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2012 - Present
k+iDesigns December 2008 - Present
Best Buy February 2006 - November 2008
ShopNBC October 2003 - February 2006
Marshall Field's/Target Corp. 1985 - 2003
Bally Total Fitness 1990 - 2000
Skills
Retail, Change Management, Product Development, Inventory Management, Fashion, Merchandising, Negotiation, Management, Contract Negotiation, Event Management, Forecasting, Sourcing, Sales, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Coaching, E-commerce, Marketing, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Leadership, Training
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, Organizational Theory & Behavior, Human Resources
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo August 2013 - September 2014
Wells Fargo Bank February 2010 - August 2013
Wells Fargo April 2003 - February 2010
Skills
Financial Analysis, Banking, Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2006 — 2009
MBA, Accounting
St. Cloud State University 1998 — 2002
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Spineless Wonders October 2004 - Present
Best Buy September 2008 - November 2014
Conseco 1998 - 2002
Conseco Finance Corp 1996 - 2001
Skills
Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Web Development, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, SDLC, Business Analysis, Integration
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1983 — 1988
Bluestem Brands, Inc. April 2004 - Present
Business Microvar August 1998 - March 2004
Herberger's Department Stores 1990 - 1997
Skills
Microsoft Dynamics, SSRS, Microsoft CRM, Accounting, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, SQL, SSIS, Business Process, SDLC, T-SQL, SharePoint, ERP, TFS, Data Warehousing, ETL, Database Design, Integration, Process Improvement, Databases
Education
Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business 1992 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2002 - August 2012
St Paul Figure Skating Club 2009 - 2011
Duesenberg LLC 2003 - 2010
Lenders Trust, LLC April 2001 - December 2002
US Bank 1986 - 2001
TCF Bank 1983 - 1986
KPMG January 1981 - November 1983
Skills
Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Credit, Analysis, Investments, Variance Analysis, Account Management, Analytics, Strategic Planning, Financial Services, Loans, Process Improvement, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Mayo Clinic October 2014 - June 2015
Rochester Public Library March 2014 - October 2014
August Home Publishing January 2006 - April 2013
Universal Press Syndicate April 2001 - May 2005
Black & Veatch January 2000 - April 2001
Sabaki Software, LLC 1997 - 2000
Healthcare Information Systems September 1997 - January 1999
Applied Business Technologies April 1997 - August 1997
University of Kansas Medical Center August 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Digital Asset Management, Metadata, Metadata Management, Enterprise Search, Documentation, Technical Writing, Editing, Publishing, HTML, Dreamweaver, End User Support, Taxonomy, Adobe Acrobat, Archives, Publications, Data Archiving, Training Skills, Technical Training, Writing, Django, Photoshop, SphinxSearch
Education
University of Washington 1990 — 1991
MLIS, Library & Information Science
University of Kansas 1984 — 1987
B.A., Theater & Media Arts
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. April 2011 - March 2015
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2006 - April 2011
CB Richard Ellis/Albany January 2004 - May 2006
Verizon July 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Analytics, Database Marketing, SAS, SQL, Direct Marketing, Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, Data Analysis, Email Marketing
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2002 — 2003
M.Eng., Industrial & Management Engineering
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1998 — 2001
B.S., Industrial & Management Engineering
Mount Holyoke College 1997 — 1998
NA, Liberal Arts
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2014 - Present
TSD August 2013 - Present
TSD Consulting, Inc. July 2009 - Present
U.S. Bank June 2013 - January 2014
Bush Connect Leadership 2014 - 2014
RBC Wealth Management February 2011 - July 2013
Pearson VUE January 2009 - February 2011
Solutia Consulting July 2008 - June 2009
Solutia Consulting February 2001 - June 2009
Target May 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Agile Methodologies, Visio, SDLC, MS Project, HTML, XML, Project Planning, Change Management, Software Project..., Quality Assurance, Management, SharePoint, Analysis, Software Documentation, Leadership, User Acceptance Testing, Software Development, Testing, Integration, CRM, Access, Business Process, Training, Enterprise Software, Business Intelligence, Team Building
Education
The University of North Dakota 1984 — 1989
St. Mary's Central 1981 — 1984
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Nortech Systems September 2013 - August 2014
Creative Memories October 2003 - September 2013
Electrolux Home Products June 1998 - October 2003
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Total Productive..., Cost justification for..., Demand Flow Technology, Project Management, New Product..., Lock Out Tag Out, Time Study, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Product Development, TPM, Problem Solving, Team Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Training
Education
North Dakota State University 1985 — 1991
BS, Industrial Engineering and Management
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2007 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. 2007 - Present
West Marine, Inc. 2005 - Present
G & K Services, Inc 2003 - Present
Dotomi 2008 - 2012
KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP 1975 - 2001
KPMG LLP January 1975 - June 1991
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1971 — 1975
BS, Accounting
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2009 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2009 - August 2011
Polaroid September 2008 - May 2009
Reeves Park, Inc. April 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Purchasing, Merchandising, Vendor Relations, Pricing, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Sourcing, Product Development, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Supply Chain Management, Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, Analysis, Fashion, Time Management, Analytics, Multi-channel Retail, E-commerce, Consumer Products, Trade Shows, Logistics
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth
B.A, English
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Target Financial Services April 2009 - February 2014
Target Financial Services November 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Project Management, Call Centers, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting
Education
The University of North Dakota 1996 — 2000
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Best Buy March 2012 - July 2014
Best Buy July 2007 - March 2012
Best Buy 2005 - 2007
Skills
Pricing, Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Multi-channel Retail, CPFR, Assortment, Store Management, Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Profit, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2003
BS, Marketing
Bluestem Brands, Inc. 2011 - Present
Bluestem Brands August 2011 - Present
Thunderbird Aviation- Crystal Airport November 2013 - May 2014
Linders Flowermarts and Garden Centers February 2002 - July 2012
Mystic Lake Casino August 2008 - February 2012
American Hardware Mutual Insurance November 2002 - March 2011
Kohls October 2007 - May 2010
Mound Westonka Hockey 2001 - 2007
Fingerhut 2000 - June 2002
Fingerhut 1998 - 2000
Skills
Leadership, Access, Recruiting, Sales, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Outlook, Insurance, Time Management, Teamwork, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Word, Sales Management, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Accounting, Training, Retail, PowerPoint, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Call Centers, Payroll, Management, Business Analysis, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, CRM, Project Management, Advertising, Market Research, Business Planning, Merchandising, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Direct Marketing, Database Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1996 — 1999
Computer Programming
Mound Westonka 1978 — 1980
German
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Skills
Marketing, Database Marketing, Analytics, Segmentation, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Project Management, Analysis, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Customer Acquisition
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2001 — 2005
BS
Bluestem Brands, Inc. October 2009 - Present
ShopNBC February 2007 - January 2009
ShopNBC / Value Vision Media 2007 - 2009
CBR, Incorporated August 2005 - February 2007
Elrene Home Fashions March 2001 - August 2005
Fingerhut Direct Marketing 1999 - 2001
Target April 1997 - June 1999
Marshall Field's November 1984 - April 1997
Dayton Hudson Marshall Fields 1990 - 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Product Development, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Multi-channel Retail, Management, Global Sourcing
Education
Rowan University 1977 — 1981
BA, Fashion Merchandising, Business
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Cargill July 2011 - November 2014
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. March 2010 - July 2011
Thomson Reuters August 2008 - January 2010
Thomson Reuters August 2008 - January 2010
Thomson Reuters August 2007 - August 2008
Thomson Reuters August 2007 - August 2008
Thomson Legal & Regulatory August 2003 - August 2007
Thomson Legal & Regulatory July 2001 - August 2007
Globe College 2001 - 2002
Skills
Process Improvement, Integration, ITIL, Vendor Management, Data Center, Technical Support, Microsoft Exchange, System Deployment, Enterprise Software, Leadership, Operating Systems, IT Service Management, Incident Management, IT Management, Disaster Recovery, Windows, Troubleshooting, Project Management, SharePoint, Microsoft Technologies, Team Management, Virtualization, IT Strategy, Change Management, Program Management, Technology Management, Training, Cloud Computing, Active Directory, IT Operations, Security, Customer Satisfaction, Solution Architecture, Major Incident..., Managed Services, Recruiting, Team Building, Negotiation, Root Cause Analysis, DevOps, Toastmasters
Education
St. Catherine University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Bluestem Brands, Inc. March 2015 - Present
STAR Collaborative September 2014 - March 2015
Best Buy November 2009 - June 2014
Best Buy June 2008 - March 2009
Best Buy 2005 - 2008
First Investors Corporation July 2001 - January 2002
Design Omnimedia Group June 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Retail, Vendor Management, E-commerce, Drop Ship, Online Marketplace, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Merchandising, Communication, P&L Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Analytics, Networking, SEO, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1994 — 1999
Bachelor's, Philosophy, English Literature
MLPS
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2015 - Present
The College of St. Scholastica June 2014 - May 2015
Securian Financial Group October 2007 - May 2014
The Hartford November 2005 - October 2007
Wells Fargo January 2004 - November 2005
Minneapolis Grain Exchange June 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Analytical Skills, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Economics, Trading Operations, Marketing, Qualified Retirement..., Rhetoric, Derivative Operations, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Services, Securities
Education
The College of St. Scholastica 2010 — 2015
Master's Degree, Management, 3.96
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Economics, Rhetoric, Marketing, 3.2
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands Inc May 2003 - Present
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc. 2003 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. 2003 - Present
Bluestem Brands.INC 2003 - 2011
Fingerhut 2006 - 2010
Bluestem brands, Inc. 2003 - 2010
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Vendor Management, SharePoint, Business Analysis, Integration, Visio, Disaster Recovery, Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, SDLC, SQL, Project Management, IT Strategy
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bluestem Brands, Inc. September 2013 - Present
The Work Connection through Business Incentives, Inc. June 2010 - December 2012
DRS Acquisitions, Inc. May 2005 - May 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Research, Outlook, Public Speaking, Teaching, Creative Writing
Education
Rochester Community and Technical College 2006 — 2009
Medical Coding Specialist, inpatient/outpatient coding
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Bemidji High School
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Bluestem Brands May 2013 - Present
Bluestem Brands May 2010 - May 2013
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2008 - May 2010
Fingerhut August 2007 - April 2008
Skills
E-commerce, Direct Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Analytics, Segmentation, Direct Mail, Customer Experience, Email Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Account Management, Customer Acquisition, Marketing Research, Analysis, Project Management
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka High School
Bluestem Brands, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Blair Corporation September 2011 - Present
Blair LLC July 2010 - January 2012
Orchard Brands 2008 - February 2011
Blair Corporation 2004 - 2008
Blair Corporation 2000 - 2004
Blair Corporation 1998 - 2000
Blair Corporation 1996 - 1998
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Retail, Sportswear, Fashion, Global Sourcing, Apparel, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Sourcing, Textiles, Logistics
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 1995 — 1999
MBA
William & Mary 1990 — 1994
BA, Economics
Archway Marketing Services October 2014 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Skills
Customer Service..., Process Improvement, Transportation..., Medical Terminology, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Store/Divisional..., RHIT, Supervisory Skills, Training, Inventory Management, Process Scheduler, Access, Sales Management, Outlook, Customer Service, Operations Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Design
BlueStem Brands August 2013 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Data Warehousing, Analytics, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, ETL, Forecasting, Leadership, Management, Predictive Analytics, Process Improvement, SAS, SAS Programming, SQL, Strategy
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2010 — 2012
Master's Degree, Business Intelligence
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Ameriprise December 2009 - July 2015
Target Corporation January 2006 - December 2009
Digital Marketing January 2005 - January 2006
Target Corporation January 2002 - January 2005
Best Buy January 2001 - January 2002
Fallon January 1998 - January 2001
Fallon January 1998 - January 2000
Martin Williams January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Budget Management, Resource Management, Creative Problem Solving, Vendor Relations, Vendor Management, Time Management, Budgets, Project Management, Advertising, Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota 1992 — 1997
BA, Speech Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Speech Communication
Armstrong High School 1988 — 1992
General Studies
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo December 2013 - August 2015
UnitedHealth Group December 2010 - December 2013
University of Minnesota December 2007 - December 2010
University of Minnesota December 1995 - December 2007
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, Database Administration, Cluster, Windows 7, Database Admin, Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Education
Philadelphia University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fasion merchandising
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Sleep Number by Select Comfort June 2013 - Present
Sterilucent, Inc. March 2013 - June 2013
Skills
SAS, SQL, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail Campaigns, Economics, Finance, Access
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2012
Master's Degree, Financial Mathematics
Sun Yat-Sen University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Finance
high school
high school
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Bluestem Brands, Inc. April 2007 - August 2011
GMAC ResCap July 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Leadership, Financial Planning, Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Reporting
Education
St. Cloud State University 1979 — 1982
MS, Finance
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Bluestem Brands April 2010 - January 2015
Northern Tool + Equipment September 2005 - April 2010
Northern Tool + Equipment April 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Art Direction, Typography, Interaction Design, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Identity, Creative Direction, HTML, Layout, User Interface Design, Computers, Online News, Internet Explorer, Great Motivator, Front-end
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1999 — 2003
B.F.A., Graphic Design
Bluestem Brands, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Phillps and Temro industries, Inc. August 2014 - July 2015
McLaughlin Body Company May 2012 - August 2014
Waddell & Reed January 2006 - January 2011
Polaris Industries March 1998 - October 2005
UPS August 1983 - August 1995
Skills
Warehouse Management, Logistics Management, Order Fulfillment, Full P&L Responsibility, ERP Implementations, Operations Management, Distribution Center..., Management, Strategic Planning
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Science
The University of South Dakota
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Bluestem Brands, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Ceridian June 2005 - August 2015
Wilson Learning June 2003 - June 2005
ADC March 2003 - June 2003
Chemrex August 2002 - March 2003
ADC March 1999 - August 2002
CARQUEST February 1997 - March 1999
UnitedHealthcare December 1994 - January 1997
NightRider Overnite Copy Service September 1993 - December 1994
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Tax, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Accounts Payable, Budget, Bookkeeping
Education
Texas A&M University 1991 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Bluestem Brands August 2011 - February 2013
Bluestem Brands February 2012 - October 2012
Kendeco Tool Crib February 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Databases, SQL, Microsoft Excel, HighJump, ATP, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Analytics, Query Analyzer, Accurate Data Entry, Spreadsheets, Time Study, Process Improvement, Cycle Counting, Warehousing, Hands-on leader, Inventory Control, Customer-focused Service, Packaging, Quality Assurance, Quality Reporting, Problem Solving, Productivity Software, Graphing, Reports
Education
St. Cloud State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Information Systems
St. Cloud Technical and Community College 2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Boundary Waters Brands May 2013 - May 2014
École pour l’informatique et les nouvelles technologies May 2012 - August 2012
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Bluestem Brands, Inc. December 2010 - January 2011
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Networking Sites, Fluent in French, Communication, Event Planning, Event Management, Time Management, Consumer Products, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Retail, Beverage Industry, Food Industry, French, Social Networking
Education
Smith College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Studies
Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV) / Sorbonne University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
Michael B Poole PA February 2015 - April 2015
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2014 - February 2015
Big Rock Sports April 2013 - June 2014
CSI Sports LLC May 2010 - March 2013
Lake State Transport Inc June 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Warehousing, Distribution Center..., Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Shipping, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Purchasing, Transportation, Forklift Operator, Materials Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Transportation..., Continuous Improvement
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
St Cloud Technical and Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Accounting
Bluestem Brands, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Lake Metigoshe State Park May 2013 - August 2013
ARAMARK October 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, C++, VB.NET, JavaScript, SQL
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2010 — 2015
Bluestem Brands, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Target November 2011 - Present
Target June 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Strategic Thinking, Relationship Management, Performance Management, Leadership, Communication, Building Relationships, Working With Clients, Presentations, Credit, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Management
Education
St. John's University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Bluestem Brands, Inc. February 2013 - Present
American institute of technical Education June 2011 - January 2013
Nahar Textiles Private Limited May 2006 - November 2010
Skills
Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Software Quality..., Regression Testing, SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Testing, Visio, SQL, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, SharePoint, Business Analysis, VBScript, Requirements Gathering, TFS, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, Scrum
Education
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science
Lady Ratanbai & Sir Mathuradas Vissanji Academy 1988 — 2001
SSC
Bluestem Brands, Inc. June 2015 - August 2015
St. Olaf Center for Interdisciplinary Research September 2014 - May 2015
Clario Analytics June 2014 - August 2014
Adhesive Label June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Email Marketing, R, Statistical Data..., Microsoft Excel
Education
St. Olaf College 2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Mathematics and Statistics