Buffets, Inc.
Industry: Restaurant company
DescriptionOvation Brands, Inc., based in the San Antonio suburb of Hollywood Park, Texas, is a subsidiary of Food Management Partners, Inc. and is the operator of a number of American national buffet chain restaurants. Headquarters: Greer, SC CEO: Anthony Wedo (Dec 5, 2012–), Roe Hatlen (Oct 19, 1983–), C. Dennis Scott (1983–) Parent organization: Food Management Partners, Inc.
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Buffets, Inc. Employees
Delaware North Companies September 2012 - Present
Firstsource Advantage, LLC March 2009 - June 2012
TeleTech August 2007 - January 2009
Seneca Gaming Corporation May 2005 - July 2007
Buffets, Inc. May 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Payroll, Human Resources, ADP Payroll, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Administration, HR Policies, Performance Management
Education
Niagara College
Construction Engineering Technology- Architecture
SABIS Educational Systems, Inc. April 2015 - Present
ConvergeOne Collaboration (formerly Spanlink Communications) September 2014 - March 2015
Spanlink Communications, Inc. June 2011 - September 2014
Spanlink Communications, Inc. November 2005 - June 2011
PLATO Learning Inc June 2001 - November 2005
GE Capital IT Solutions August 1999 - April 2001
Buffets, Inc. January 1993 - August 1999
Skills
Performance Management, Call Center, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Talent Management, Workforce Management, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Business Process..., Cisco Technologies, Managed Services, Unified Communications, Integration, Payroll, Deferred Compensation, Contact Centers, Networking, Personnel Management, Call Centers, Onboarding, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, FMLA, Interviews, Vendor Management, Benefits Administration
Education
University of St. Thomas 1995 — 1998
Luther College 1991 — 1992
Academy of the Holy Angels
MRA/Trusight
Mueller Water Products July 2015 - Present
RockTenn July 2013 - July 2015
Waffle House October 2011 - July 2013
Grace Senior Services, Inc. March 2011 - September 2011
Elm Homes May 2007 - September 2011
Buffets, Inc. December 2005 - January 2006
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2006 — 2010
Bachelor Of Science, Accounting
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2006 — 2010
Bachelor Of Science, Finance-Corporate Finance
Looking for positions July 2015 - Present
Margaret Steeves - No company name registered as of yet September 2014 - Present
Tate Publishing August 2013 - Present
City of Saint Paul 2013 - 2013
Buffets, Inc. July 2011 - October 2011
Minnesota Judicial Branch 2009 - 2010
State of North Carolina - Crime Control and Public Safety 2006 - 2007
State of North Carolina - State Bureau of Investigations 2002 - 2006
State of North Carolina - Department of Revenue/Motor Fuels 2001 - 2002
State of North Carolina - Dorothea Dix Hospital 2000 - 2001
Skills
Employee Relations, Visio, Training, SDLC, Software Documentation, Outlook, MS Project, Access, Public Speaking, Data Entry, Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Editing, Customer Service, Writing, Social Media, Social Networking, Public speaking, Social media, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Social networking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Customer Relations, Entertainment
Education
St. Catherine University 1987 — 1989
Family treatment counseling credits received, General Courses
Normandale Community College 1977 — 1979
General credits
Normandale Community College 1977 — 1978
General Courses, General credits
Washburn Senior High School, Minneapolis, MN 1974 — 1977
Bruegger's Bagels April 2014 - Present
Bruegger's Bagels August 2013 - April 2014
Buca di Beppo May 2011 - June 2012
Buffets, Inc. June 2007 - April 2011
Pottery Barn August 2006 - May 2007
Toys R Us August 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Employee Relations, Restaurants, Customer Service, Succession Planning, Hospitality, Human Resources, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Food & Beverage, Talent Management, Recruiting, Management, Leadership, Sourcing, Hiring, Retail, Employee Engagement, Sales, Interviews, Employee Training, Time Management, Training
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 1998 — 2001
Associate of Applied Science, Marketing
Cololplast Corp. October 2014 - Present
Coloplast April 2013 - October 2014
Coloplast January 2013 - April 2013
Coloplast, Corp. August 2012 - January 2013
Buffets, Inc January 2008 - February 2012
Buffets, Inc. January 2007 - January 2008
ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORES January 1995 - November 2007
Skills
Onboarding, Recruiting, Human Resources, Training, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Management, Sales, Personnel Management, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Retail, Temporary Placement, Screening, New Hire Orientations, Budgets
Education
University of MN, Southeast Tecnhical 1989 — 1990
Medical Office Management/Administration
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1979 — 1981
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Carenet Healthcare Services May 2013 - Present
Food Safety Net Services January 2012 - April 2013
Steak n Shake September 2010 - January 2012
Buffets, Inc. 2006 - February 2010
Buffets, Inc. 2004 - 2006
Buffets, Inc. February 2004 - August 2005
Buffets, Inc. August 2001 - February 2004
Buffets, Inc. June 1999 - September 2001
Heacox, Hartman, Mattaini, Koshmrl, Cosgriff & Johnson, P.A. 1996 - 1999
Jardine, Logan & O'Brien, P.L.L.P. 1992 - 1999
Skills
Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employment Law, Performance Management, Legal Compliance, Onboarding, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Workers Compensation, Employee Engagement, Hiring, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Compliance, Coaching, HR Policies, Strategic Planning, Workforce Planning, Negotiation, Supervisory Skills, FMLA, Team Building, Policy, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Budgets, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Executive Pay, Employment Contracts, Leadership, Recruiting, Human Resources, Training, Employee Training, Payroll, New Hire Orientations, Labor Relations, Employer Branding, Change Management, Benefits Administration, Interviews
Education
Marquette University Law School 1989 — 1992
JD, Law
St. Cloud State University 1985 — 1989
BA, magna cum laude, Public Administration, emphasis personnel
Lancer Hospitality April 2013 - Present
Buca Inc. 2010 - 2013
Target Corporation April 2009 - June 2009
Buffets, Inc. 1998 - 2009
Health System Minnesota- Methodist Hospital 1995 - 1998
Macalester College 1990 - 1995
Marriott Hotels 1983 - 1990
Skills
Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Product Development, Organizational..., Training, Chef, Comfort Food, Culinary Education, New Unit Openings, Serve Safe Certified, Multi-Unit Operations, Cuisine, Catering, Hospitality, Food Service, Leadership, Income Statement, Multi-unit, Budgets, Food, Management, Food & Beverage, Labor Control, New Restaurant Openings, Recipes, Food Safety, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Franchising, Sanitation, Hotels, Cooking, Banquets, Food Preparation, Menu Costing, Fine Dining, Food Cost Management, Purchasing, ServSafe, Food Quality, Italian cuisine, Gourmet, Pastry, Culinary Management, Seafood, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Cost Analysis
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Southwest Minnesota State University 2010 — 2010
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1976 — 1980
Undergraduate, Business
Mankato Technical college 1977 — 1978
Chef Certification, Culinary Arts
Lowe's Companies, Inc. General ManagerMellow Mushroom Pizza BakersJanuary 2014 - April 2015
Cena March 2008 - December 2013
Buffets, Inc. February 2007 - February 2008
Buffets, Inc July 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Catering, Food Preparation, Food, cooking, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Multi-unit, Restaurants, Leadership, Training, Cooking, Social Media, Wine, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Sales Management, Food Service, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Time Management, Recipes, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Baking, Cuisine, Fine Dining, Hospitality Management, Recruiting
Education
Walden University 2010 — 2013
Accounting and Business/Management
Louisiana State University-Eunice 1980 — 1982
Business Administration and Management, General
Hope Community Church 2008 - Present
WoodenSpoon1 LLC July 2006 - Present
Base4 International March 2015 - Present
TCI Architects, Engineers, Contractor January 2011 - March 2015
MBA Architects May 2006 - January 2011
General Carpentry 2000 - 2011
Gilles Construction May 2005 - May 2006
Buffets, Inc. 1998 - 2006
Kammel Construction 2001 - 2004
Skills
BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, Construction, Construction Drawings, Project Management, Architectural Design, Navisworks, Microsoft Office, Green Building, Concrete, Training, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Submittals, Renovation, Building Codes, Architectural Drawings, Design Review, Carpentry, LEED Accredited, Project Planning, Long Range Planning, Volunteering, Sustainable Design, Budgets, LEED AP, Worship Leading, Song Writing, Guitar, Construction Management, Rendering, Communication, Creative Problem Solving, Total Station, LM80 Desktop, PlanGrid
Education
Madison Area Technical College 2004 — 2006
Associate Degree Applied Science, Architectural Technology
Western Technical College 2002 — 2003
Diploma, Wood Tech
Holsby Brunn 1999 — 2001
Biblical Studies
West Salem High School 1995 — 1999
Minn-U
UnitedHealth Group March 2015 - Present
Polaris Industries September 2014 - March 2015
Dahl Consulting May 2011 - September 2014
Buffets, Inc. May 2007 - May 2011
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Contract Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Onboarding, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Relations, Talent Management, HRIS, College Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Temporary Placement, Taleo, Benefits Negotiation, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Screening, Staffing Services, Outstanding people...
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
Premium Waters Inc. October 2014 - June 2015
Advanced Molding Technologies October 2010 - October 2014
Buffets, Inc. January 2009 - October 2010
The Mergis Group October 2008 - December 2009
Almsted's Crystal SuperValu January 2000 - November 2009
Skills
Inventory Control, Income Statement, Profit, Labor Control, Customer Service, Hospitality, Retail, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, POS, Merchandising, Training, Cost Accounting, Job Costing, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Employee Benefits, JobBoss, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, Parent-Teacher..., Pricing, Bookkeeping, Benefits Administration
Education
Argosy University Twin Cities 2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance/Accounting, 3.95
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2008
B.S, Accounting, 3.8
Gate Gourmet January 2015 - Present
Gate Gourmet April 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. May 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Culinary Skills, Food, Menu Development, Time Management, Customer Service, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, P&L Management
Education
Robert Morris College 2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty May 2011 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Buffets, Inc. 2005 - 2009
Buffets, Inc. 2004 - 2005
Buffets, Inc. 1996 - 2004
Buffets, Inc. 1992 - 1996
Perry's of Hawaii 1980 - 1992
Skills
Marketing, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Management, Team Building, Training, Customer Service, Food Service, Leadership, Recruiting, Coaching, Real Estate, Team Leadership, Food, Profit, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Budgets, Hiring, Multi-unit, Retail, Purchasing, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Operations Management, Time Management, Hotels, Selling, P&L Management, Employee Relations, New Restaurant Openings, Inventory Management, Process Scheduler, Employee Training, Franchise Consulting, Forecasting, Relocation, Franchising, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Income Statement, Sales, Sales Management, Residential Homes, Contract Negotiation, P&L, Multi-Unit, Catering
Education
Santa Monica College
Mortara Instrument May 2014 - Present
Mortara Instrument December 2013 - May 2014
Marquette University May 2012 - May 2014
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center January 2012 - August 2013
Marquette University August 2010 - May 2013
TSE Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Buffets, Inc. June 2007 - August 2011
Skills
C++, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, People Skills, Works well in a team, Timely Execution, Works well individually, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Signal Processing, Biomechanics
Education
Marquette University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Treat America Food Services September 2011 - Present
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem May 2009 - May 2010
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem May 2009 - May 2010
Buffets, Inc. October 1996 - May 2009
Skills
* More than 30 years of..., *Training * Employee..., Cost Containment Issues..., Record/File Maintenance..., * Marketing* *..., * Time Management *...
Education
Lehigh Carbon Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Business/Managerial Economics
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown 1980 — 1981
Associate's degree, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Maxfield Management Group dba Golden Corral August 2014 - Present
Golden Corral Corporation April 2008 - August 2014
Raising Canes Ventures LLC January 2006 - May 2008
Buffets, Inc. January 1992 - January 2006
Skills
Mergers, Talent Management, People Development, Strategy, Restaurants, Income Statement, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Team Building, Food, Profit, Menu Development, Strategic Planning, Franchising, Budgets, Employee Relations, Inventory Management, Catering, Coaching, Cooking, Culinary Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Fine Dining, Food Safety, Forecasting, Franchise Consulting, Hiring, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Human Resources, Inventory Control, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Mergers, Multi-Unit, New Restaurant Openings, Operations Management, P, Performance Management, Process Scheduler, Purchasing, Recruiting, Retail, Sales
Education
Orange Coast College
BS, Business
TN Army National Guard October 2008 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Military, Security Clearance, Army, Military Operations, Force Protection, DoD, Emergency Management, Security Operations, Leadership Development, Firearms, Government, Enforcement, Leadership, Policy, Team Leadership, Training, Team Building, Public Speaking, Employee Relations, Recruiting
Education
Post University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Pellissippi State Community College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites March 2014 - Present
Caribou Coffee September 2010 - March 2014
CH Robinson March 2008 - June 2009
Buffets, Inc. August 2005 - March 2008
Buffets, Inc. September 2003 - April 2005
Buffets, Inc January 1997 - September 2003
Skills
Captivate, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Food, Food Safety, Food Service, Hiring, Hospitality, Human Resources, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Training, Onboarding, Team Building, Restaurants, Retail, Succession Planning, Menu Development, Recruiting, Performance Management, Restaurant Management, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, E-Learning, Food, Culinary Skills, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Workshop Facilitation, Talent Management, Instructor-led Training, Staff Development, New Hire Orientations, People Development, Time Management, Sales, Multi-unit, Interviews, Local Marketing, Marketing, Management, Labor Management, New Restaurant Openings, Profit
Education
Metropolitan State University 2008 — 2010
Training and Development, Adult Learning Theories
Pennsylvannia Culinary 1998 — 1999
A.A, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Jackson High School 1995 — 1998
Buffets, Inc. 1995 - 2013
Buffets, Inc. 1995 - 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Team Building, Restaurants, Food, Food Service, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, New Restaurant Openings, Food Safety, Sanitation, Coaching, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Time Management, ServSafe, People Development, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Food Industry, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Training, Multi-Unit, Catering
Education
San Bernardino Valley College 1993 — 1995
Associate's degree, Restaurant Managment
CompuCom March 2013 - Present
Industial Structure Cleaning Company March 2011 - December 2012
Asher College June 2011 - October 2012
Ace Hood April 2008 - March 2011
Ace Hood 2009 - 2011
Sacramento Job Corps December 2007 - July 2008
Buffets, Inc. March 2004 - June 2006
Skills
A+ Certified, Network+ Certified, Customer Service, Facilities Management, Fire Protection, Pressure Washing, Commercial Cleaning, Janitorial Services, Material Handling..., Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Computer Hardware, Computer Security, TCP/IP, Distribution, SSL VPN, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Software Installation, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Networking, Windows Server, XP, Laptops, Network+, Outlook, Network Administration, VPN, Help Desk Support, Windows XP, Hardware, Technical Support
Education
TechSkills of Sacramento 2011 — 2012
PCN, Comptia A+, MCTS
Sacramento Job Corps 2007 — 2008
vocational, Material Handling, Logistics
Independance High School 1999 — 2002
graduate, General Education
Marsden Holding, LLC 2010 - Present
Novation Education Opportunities September 2013 - Present
Nova Classical Academy 2008 - 2014
A'viands 2009 - 2010
Buffets, Inc. March 1998 - September 2009
Buffets, Inc. January 2004 - September 2008
Buffets Inc. 1998 - 2004
Menards January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Leadership, Business Planning, Risk Management, Negotiation, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Restructuring, Bankruptcy, Executive Management
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Taylor Corporation January 2015 - Present
Capstone Publishers July 2014 - January 2015
Capstone Publishers April 2013 - July 2014
DeGroods Homestore March 2011 - April 2013
Buffets Inc October 2008 - April 2011
Buffets, Inc. November 2006 - October 2008
Buffets, Inc. November 2005 - November 2006
Buffets, Inc. May 2004 - November 2005
Buffets, Inc. May 2003 - May 2004
Buffets, Inc. June 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Accounting, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Budgets, Management, Training, Accruals, Purchasing, QuickBooks, Outlook, Tax, General Ledger, 1099 Preparation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Policies & Procedures, Vendor Relations, Import, Oracle, Supervisory Skills
Education
Rasmussen College 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Business/Management, Currently Attending
Rasmussen College 1999 — 2001
AAS, Business Management, Accounting
CHS December 2012 - Present
Christopher & Banks February 2011 - November 2012
Resources Global Professionals 2009 - 2010
Buffets, Inc. 2001 - 2009
Arthur Andersen January 1998 - January 2001
Target January 1982 - January 1998
Dayton Hudson Corporation 1982 - 1998
JC Penney 1980 - 1982
Skills
SOX, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Assessment, Retail, Risk, Process Improvement, Certified Fraud Examiner, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Process..., Accounting, COSO, IT Audit, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Risk, Fraud, Auditing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Credit, Financial Analysis
Education
Luther College 1976 — 1980
BA, Accounting
Bluestem Brands June 2010 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2009 - February 2010
Buffets, Inc. April 2000 - June 2009
Buffets, Inc. March 1998 - April 2000
Buffets, Inc. June 1995 - March 1998
Buffets, Inc. June 1994 - June 1995
Lend Lease Trucks, Inc. March 1992 - June 1994
Consul Restaurant Corporation August 1988 - March 1992
Gelco CTI Container Corporation August 1984 - August 1988
St. Paul Companies July 1979 - August 1984
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1980 — 1984
JD, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1975 — 1979
BS, Long Term Care Administration
Burris Logistics January 2012 - Present
Target Corporation November 1999 - January 2012
Buffets, Inc. July 1993 - December 1999
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation March 1982 - September 1992
Education
State University of New York Empire State College 2006 — 2009
B.S., Management
State University of New York Empire State College 2003 — 2006
A.S., Information Technology
KHS Musical Instruments November 2011 - Present
Buffets, Inc. April 2011 - November 2011
O'Charley's September 2010 - January 2011
Pilot Travel Centers August 2009 - November 2010
HMS Host October 2005 - March 2009
Snack Hut July 1994 - February 2006
Bob Evans January 2005 - September 2005
Henry Schnitker 1988 - 2002
Sea World Orlando February 1991 - September 1995
Pizza Hut/Semoran Managerment 1986 - 1990
Education
Rollins College 1983 — 1984
International Business
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1981 — 1983
Accounting
Valencia College 1979 — 1981
AA, General
Spartanburg Water August 2008 - Present
Buffets, Inc. August 2006 - August 2008
Buffets, Inc. May 2005 - September 2006
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control June 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, VMware, Cisco Technologies, Virtualization, Troubleshooting, Hardware, VoIP, SCCM, System Deployment, Microsoft Office, Firewalls, Network Administration, Project Management, SQL, Visio, Customer Service, Databases, Windows, Telecommunications
Education
Strayer University 2004 — 2007
B.S., Internetwork Technologies
Greenville Technical College 2001 — 2004
Associates, Information Technologies
Ovation Brands July 2010 - August 2015
Buffets, Inc June 2009 - July 2010
Buffets, Inc. December 2006 - December 2008
Ryan's Restaurant Group May 2006 - November 2006
US Foodservice April 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Logistics, Procurement, Management, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Product Development, P&L, Inventory Management, Food, P&L Management, Inventory Control, Team Building, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Pricing, Warehousing, Leadership, Food Service, Customer Service, Food Industry, Catering
Education
St. Petersburg College 1970 — 1972
AA, Business
Bandana's August 2002 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 1993 - 2002
Taco Time International June 1987 - September 1993
Skills
Succession Planning, Employee Relations, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Employee Training, EEO, Risk Management, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, EEOC, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, FMLA, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Executive Management, Training, HR Policies, Leadership, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Personnel Management, Employment Law, Hiring, Management, New Hire Orientations, Interviews
Education
Marshall University
MA Instructional Design
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden
BA English
Studio 55 Architects, LLP January 2013 - Present
Bissonnette Erickson Architects, LLC February 2008 - December 2012
BH&H Construction September 2001 - January 2008
Category 5 Development September 2001 - January 2008
THA Architects July 1997 - January 2008
Buffets, Inc. 1993 - 1997
Skills
Green Building, Urban Planning, Concept Design, Renovation, Rendering, Graphic Design, Residential Homes, Site Development, Hospitality Projects, Entitlements, Code Compliance
Education
Bemidji State University
Business Administration and Management, General
Northwest Technical Institute
BS, Architectural Techology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Architecture
Buffets, Inc. January 2008 - February 2013
Buffets, Inc. May 2007 - January 2008
Buffets, Inc. May 2001 - May 2007
Buffets, Inc. January 1999 - May 2001
Buffets, Inc. June 1995 - January 1999
Buffets, Inc. December 1993 - May 1995
Playmakers, LLC January 1991 - November 1993
Moorhead Country Club April 1986 - January 1991
Skills
Multi Unit Restaurant..., Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Revenue & Profit Growth, Team Building, Business Analysis, Talent Acquisition, Team Leadership, Profit Maximization, Training, Leadership, Process Improvement, Sales Forecasting, Budget Reconciliation, Succession Planning, Income Statement, Multi-unit, Leadership Development, Hospitality, Food Service, Forecasting, People Development, Profit, Budgets, Restaurant Management, Employee Relations, Food, Menu Development, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Hiring, Franchising, Restaurants, Sales, New Restaurant Openings, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Human Resources, Labor Control, Local Marketing, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Retail, Inventory Control, Food Safety, Recruiting, Process Scheduler, Sanitation, Culinary Skills, ServSafe
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services September 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Team Building, Public Relations, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Insurance, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Sales, Non-profits, Social Media, Real Estate, Leadership, Marketing, Event Planning, Training, Budgets, Outlook, Contract Negotiation, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Advertising, Online Marketing, Condos, First Time Home Buyers, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising
Education
Olivet College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (2), Journalism & Communications
Marshall High School 1997 — 2001
Independent November 2007 - Present
CIBER Enterprise Solutions April 2004 - March 2007
Buffets, Inc. June 2001 - April 2004
Dell June 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Business Process..., Business Process..., Business Process Mapping, Business Analysis, Technical Leadership, Oracle, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle HR, Oracle SSHR, Data Modeling, Oracle PL/SQL..., Oracle SQL, Oracle Workflow, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Applications, Enterprise Architecture, SQL, Business Intelligence, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting, Unix, Business Process, SQL*Plus, ERP, ITIL, ITIL Certified, Software Implementation
Education
Texas A&M University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Aerotek Professional Services June 2010 - Present
Aerotek Professional Services June 2009 - July 2010
Sports Institute September 2007 - May 2009
Buffets, Inc. December 2008 - January 2009
Friedges Drywall Inc. June 1998 - October 2008
Skills
Human Resources, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Marketing, Payroll
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2005 — 2009
BS, Major: Finance (emphasis in Corporate Finance and Invesment Anaylsis); Minor: Accounting
New Prague High School
GLOBALFOUNDRIES August 2015 - Present
Burris Logistics January 2012 - August 2015
Target November 1999 - January 2012
Buffets, Inc. June 1993 - November 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Coordination, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Vendor Relations, Vendor Management, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Team Management, Administration, Planning, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, Teamwork, Documentation, Strategic Planning, Scheduling, Excel, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Cost, Performance Management, Contract Management, Mentoring, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Budgets, Employee Relations, Inventory Control, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, Strategy, P&L, Process Scheduler, Purchasing
Education
State University of New York Empire State College 2006 — 2009
B.S., Management
State University of New York Empire State College 2003 — 2006
A.S., Information Technology
TCF Bank September 2011 - Present
MN Management and Budget August 2009 - December 2011
Robert Half International August 2008 - June 2009
Planet Spirit April 2005 - April 2009
United Healthcare July 2007 - July 2008
United Healthcare August 2004 - July 2007
The Maintenance Team/Progressive Heating and Cooling October 2003 - March 2004
Buffets, Inc. May 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Accounting, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Business Process, Management, Time Management, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Team Building, Business Analysis, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Word, Banking, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Financial Statements, Access
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1996 — 2001
BS, Accounting
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1996 — 2001
BS, Economics
North America Commercial Parts and Services August 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. October 2011 - March 2013
Golden Corral - An independently owned and operated franchise location. August 1999 - August 2011
Buffets, Inc January 1994 - January 1998
The Pleasant Peasant 1993 - 1994
Ritz Carlton Hotel Company January 1992 - January 1993
Skills
Restaurant Management, Sales Management, Income Statement, P&L Management, Food, Food Service, Profit, Multi-unit, Sales, New Restaurant Openings, Menu Development, Hospitality, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Franchising, Team Building, Budgets, Hospitality Management, Food Safety, Hotels, Food, Leadership, P, Catering
Education
San Jose State University 1986 — 1991
Business Management
3M Company July 2015 - Present
3M Company January 2014 - Present
3M Company September 2012 - Present
3M Company August 2008 - August 2012
3M Company January 2006 - September 2008
Buffets, Inc. May 2004 - December 2005
Krass Monroe, PA January 2001 - May 2004
PwC January 1998 - December 2000
Skills
Mergers, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Acquisition Integration, International Tax, Accounting, Process Improvement, Corporate Law, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Tax, Corporate Tax, Tax Accounting, Restructuring, Team Building, Corporate Governance, Cross-functional Team..., Legal Research, Real Estate, Acquisitions, Income Tax, IFRS, Business Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Joint Ventures, Project Management, Supply Chain, Mergers, SEC filings
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Taxation, Taxation
William Mitchell College of Law 1992 — 1995
Doctor of Law (JD), Law, Magna Cum Laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1992
BA, History
Pyramid Club August 2013 - Present
Longwood Gardens April 2013 - August 2013
Disney Parks & Resorts December 2009 - January 2013
Independent Contractor June 2003 - December 2009
Buffets, Inc. November 2000 - December 2009
Skills
Guest Services, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Lodging Management..., Event Planning, Training, Supervising, Event Management, Guest Service Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Hotels, Management, Team Building, Marketing, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning
Education
Long Beach City College
A&B Process Systems August 2013 - Present
Kulp's of Stratford, LLC - Marathon Metals, LLC February 2011 - August 2013
Kulps Of Stratford February 2011 - August 2013
Kulps Of Stratford February 2011 - August 2013
Wick Buidling Systems June 2008 - November 2009
Buffets, Inc. May 2007 - April 2008
Trimpac, Inc. February 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Construction, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Construction Management, Contract Management, Management, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Marketing, Interior Design, Training, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Renewable Energy, Budgets, Project Planning, SketchUp, Project Estimation, Sales, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Architectural Design, Product Design, Six Sigma, Renovation, Submittals, Project Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Service Management, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Engineering, Materials, Continuous Improvement, Product Development
Education
Northcentral Technical College 2010 — 2011
One Year Technical Diploma, Accounting and Related Services
Northcentral Technical College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Northcentral Technical College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Supervisory Management
Northcentral Technical College 2002 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.), Architecture and Related Services
Self-employed May 2007 - Present
West Coast Mailing Distribution May 2006 - February 2007
Buffets, Inc. January 1994 - June 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Team Building
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1987 — 1991
Chula Vista high school 1984 — 1987
Elite Exteriors, Inc. June 2001 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 1998 - 2001
Proex Photo 1997 - 1998
Interlachen Country Club 1996 - 1997
Skills
Siding, Roofers, Social Networking, Marketing, Small Business, Renovation, Contract Negotiation, Residential Homes, Home Improvement, Contractors, Customer Service, Negotiation
Education
Normandale Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts Degree
Buffalo Wild Wings July 2011 - Present
Nash Finch Company August 2009 - July 2011
Buffets, Inc. 2002 - 2009
Mervyns May 2001 - September 2002
Skills
HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Onboarding, Union Avoidance, College Recruiting, Performance Management, Interviews, Change Management, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, Team Building, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Coaching, Applicant Tracking..., New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, Labor Relations, Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Policy, Management, Employment Law, Employee Benefits
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Masters of Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1996 — 2001
Bachelors of Business Administration, Human Resources
Thomson Reuters April 2015 - Present
M. A. Mortenson Company September 2013 - April 2015
Famous Dave's August 2005 - June 2013
Buffets, Inc. September 1997 - August 2005
Skills
Budgets, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Inventory Management, P, Management, Team Building, P&L
Education
Northern State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Famous Dave's October 2007 - August 2014
Famous Dave's October 2003 - August 2007
Buffets, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Skills
Construction, Restaurants, Renovation, Franchising, Income Statement, Facilities Management, Retail, Budgets, P&L, Restaurant Management, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Cost Control, Negotiation, Food Service, Hospitality, Contract Negotiation, Catering
Education
LHH
Miami Dade College
UnitedHealth Group August 2015 - Present
UnitedHealth Group August 2011 - August 2015
Buffets, Inc. February 2010 - August 2011
Buffets, Inc. October 2008 - February 2010
Buffets, Inc. February 2007 - October 2008
Walgreens September 2005 - February 2007
Centro Educativo Don Bosco July 2004 - June 2005
El Pelon de la Bajura Hacienda February 2004 - April 2004
Skills
Bilingual-Spanish, Employee Relations, FMLA, Performance Management, Human Resources, Employment Law, Downsizing, Payroll, Severance, Employee Engagement
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
St. John's University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Management
AgMotion, Inc. December 2014 - Present
AgMotion, Inc. July 2013 - November 2014
AgMotion, Inc. December 2005 - June 2013
Buffets, Inc. April 1999 - November 2004
Buffets, Inc. 1999 - November 2004
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Training, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Invoicing, Internal Controls, Payroll, Forecasting, Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Accruals, Fixed Assets
Education
National American University 2001 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Accounting, 4.0
ServiceChannel Ventures January 2015 - Present
ServiceChannel 2010 - 2015
fixxbook.com 2010 - 2015
Cycle School of Florida June 2002 - December 2014
Buffets, Inc. June 2008 - July 2010
Shells Seafood Restaurants / Tavistock Restaurant Group December 2005 - June 2008
Davids Bridal February 2004 - October 2005
Consolidated Services, Inc November 2002 - January 2004
Einstein Bros Bagels February 2001 - November 2002
Blockbuster September 1998 - November 2000
Skills
Facilities Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Budgets, Project Management, Management, Construction Management, Contractors, Construction, Retail, Negotiation, New Business Development, Procurement, Customer Satisfaction, Vendor Management, Sales Management, Process Scheduler, Real Estate Development, Mechanical Engineering, Software Project..., HVAC, Purchasing, Large Budget Management, Account Management, Sales, P&L, Budget Process, Marketing, P&L Management
Education
San Jacinto College
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Hunt Brothers Pizza, LLC April 2010 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2009 - 2009
JTM Food Group 2001 - 2009
Taco John's International, Inc. 1998 - 2001
Hardee's Food Systems, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. 1994 - 1996
Arby's Restaurant Group 1993 - 1994
LSG Sky Chefs 1988 - 1991
Skills
Food Service, Ingredients, Food, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Restaurants, Bakery, Chef, Product Development, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Frozen Food, Retail, Restaurant Management, Baking, Food & Beverage, HACCP, Flavors, Cuisine, Hospitality, Team Building, Cost Control, P&L Management, Cooking, Hospitality Management, Food Industry, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Quality, Marketing, Fine Dining, Grocery, Income Statement, Recipes, Food Preparation, New Restaurant Openings, Pastry, Meat, Sensory Evaluation, Sanitation, Food Processing, Dairy
Education
Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management
San Diego Mesa College 1986 — 1988
Business Management
United States Naval Schools 1982 — 1988
Electrical Propulsion Engineering
Professional Chefs Accociation
Certified Executive Chef Accreditation
Merkle May 2014 - Present
Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLC November 2011 - Present
InStadium June 2011 - July 2015
AmTrust Consumer Services January 2013 - May 2014
Lifetouch October 2010 - December 2012
Buffets, Inc. August 2005 - March 2010
McDonald's April 1995 - August 2005
Anheuser-Busch August 1986 - March 1995
Campbell-Ewald Company, Detroit July 1984 - July 1986
Skills
Strategy, Management, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, Leadership, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Analytics, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2004 — 2004
Advanced Executive Finance Program
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Journalism
Cordes Consulting July 2013 - Present
Medtronic June 2004 - July 2013
Belk November 2004 - May 2005
Buffet's Inc. 2001 - 2004
Skills
Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation, Adult Education, Litigation Management, Claims Management, Insurance, General Liability, Workers Compensation, Risk Management, Enterprise Risk..., Training, Occupational Medicine, Financial Risk, Claim, Brokers, Negotiation, Property & Casualty..., Employee Benefits, Case Managment, Legal Liability, Management, Leadership, Commercial Insurance, Medicare, Subrogation, Liability, Human Resources, Product Liability, Analysis, Private Investigations, Program Management, Workers' Compensation..., Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Casualty
Education
Macalester College
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology
Albemarle February 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. March 2012 - February 2013
Buffets, Inc. June 2011 - March 2012
Advance Auto Parts May 2010 - June 2011
Advance Auto Parts August 2009 - May 2010
Tuck Chiropractic March 2009 - January 2010
Roanoke City Public Schools 2007 - March 2009
Carrabba's Italian Grill April 2007 - January 2009
Roanoke College August 2004 - May 2007
Roanoke College April 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Management, Time Management, Human Resources, Teaching, Program Management, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Leadership, Training, Recruiting
Education
Roanoke College 2003 — 2007
BA, Psychology, Elementary Education
Evokd September 2012 - Present
RHO Global September 2009 - Present
LinkedIn January 2012 - December 2012
Reputation.com March 2007 - June 2010
Buffets, Inc. 2002 - 2006
Hitachi 2000 - 2002
Skills
Start-ups, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media, Customer Service, Lead Generation, Team Building, Customer Experience, CRM, Cloud Computing, Strategic Planning, Salesforce.com, User Experience, Program Management, Product Management, Analytics, Customer Relations, Social Media Marketing, Customer Advocacy, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Business Strategy, Account Management, Change Management, Public Relations, Product Marketing, Product Development, Business Intelligence, CSS, SEO, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Sales Management, Growth Hacking, Resource Management, Problem Solving, Strategy Development, Coaching, Product Strategy, Start-up Consulting, Information Technology, Web Chat, Reporting, Zendesk, RightNow, Surveying, Customer Retention, Revenue Growth..., Payment Systems, Mobile Devices
Education
San Jose State University
Buffalo Wild Wings January 2013 - Present
Buffalo Wild Wings January 2012 - January 2013
Buffalo Wild Wings September 2008 - January 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings October 2006 - September 2008
Buffets, Inc. April 2006 - October 2006
Buffets, Inc. September 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Budgets, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Customer Service, Management, Accounting, Finance, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, Accounts Receivable, P&L, Team Leadership, Analysis, Team Building, Business Analysis, Access, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, P&L Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2000 — 2005
BS, Finance
Self Employed 2004 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 1996 - 2004
Skills
Multilingual, Customer Service, Hospitality, Microsoft Word, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Training, Recruiting, Team Building, Social Media, Marketing, Spanish, Time Management
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1998 — 2003
General Mills April 2011 - Present
Buffets, Inc. July 2006 - February 2009
Buffets, Inc November 2000 - February 2006
Arden International Kitchens 1999 - 2000
Darden Restaurants September 1993 - August 1999
Darden Restaurants September 1991 - September 1993
General Mills November 1984 - September 1991
Skills
Leadership, Food Industry, Food Science, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Food Safety, Human Resources, Training, Food, Food Service, Management, Product Development, Strategy, Project Planning, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Food Manufacturing, R&D, P&L Management, Food Technology, Purchasing
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2009 — 2009
Business
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1990
Masters, Food Science
Luther College 1979 — 1983
B.A., Biology
Victoria's Secret October 2011 - Present
Victoria's Secret May 2000 - September 2011
Einstein Bros. Bagels 1997 - April 2000
Buffets, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Skills
Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Store Management, Driving Results, Recruiting, Store Operations, Succession Planning, Team Building, Customer Experience, Multi-unit, Training, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Hiring, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Profit, Employee Training, Big Box, Shrinkage, New Store Openings, Assortment, P&L, Multi-Unit Management, Performance Management, Interviews, Associate Development, Apparel, Employee Relations
Education
Miami University
Bachelor of Science, Personnel and Employment Relations
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey May 2014 - Present
ARAMARK May 2007 - May 2014
Buffets, Inc. November 1996 - May 2007
Chi-Chi's Restaurant January 1995 - November 1996
Skills
Human Resources, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Labor Relations, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Acquisition Integration, Building Business..., Strategic Policy..., Organizational...
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 1992
BA, Public Relations & Communications
Caribou Coffee June 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands May 2014 - June 2015
Buffets, Inc. December 2005 - May 2014
Applebee's August 2003 - December 2005
US Navy October 1995 - October 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Process Improvement, Outlook, Training, Software Documentation, Oracle Applications, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Project Management, User Acceptance Testing, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Inventory Management, Business Analysis
Education
Normandale Community College 2000 — 2003
Buffalo Wild Wings August 2015 - Present
Buffalo Wild Wings October 2011 - August 2015
Buffets, Inc. April 2011 - September 2011
Buffets, Inc. November 2010 - April 2011
Buffets, Inc. September 2007 - November 2010
Buffets, Inc. September 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Outlook, Restaurants, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Training, Time Management, Catering, Leadership, Hospitality, Food, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2005 — 2007
AAS, Business Administration
Minnesota School of Business 2005 — 2007
AAS, Managerial Accounting
Fifth Gear Acquisitions, Inc. (a subsidiary of Speed Commerce) November 2014 - Present
Fifth Gear 2010 - November 2014
hhgregg, Inc. October 2005 - March 2009
Buffets, Inc. October 2001 - October 2005
Things Remembered August 1999 - February 2001
Carter's April 1997 - August 1999
Sears, Roebuck and Co. November 1989 - April 1997
Deloitte & Touche August 1984 - November 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, Finance, Inventory Management, Strategic Financial..., Start-ups, Forecasting, Mergers, Leadership, Accounting, Process Improvement, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Executive Management, Business Analysis, Business Development, Strategy, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Planning
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1982 — 1984
MBA, Finance
Northwestern University 1978 — 1982
BA, Economics
Buffets, Inc. October 2005 - Present
Education
Luther College 1979 — 1983
Feeding America July 2012 - Present
City of Evanston February 2012 - June 2012
Buffets, Inc. January 2000 - October 2011
DuPage County Health Department October 1994 - January 2000
Skills
Crisis Management, Food Safety, HACCP, Pest Control, Sanitation, Indoor Air Quality, Troubleshooting, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Requirements, Environmental Health, Public Health, Training, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Food Science, Food Quality, Food, Quality Assurance, Risk Assessment, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Hygiene, Policy, Leadership, GMP, Time Management, Management, Auditing, Quality Auditing, Quality System, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University
Master of Science (MS), Food Safety
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health Science
Sizzler USA May 2009 - Present
AbeTech January 2008 - April 2009
Famous Dave's 2006 - 2007
Buffets, Inc. 1995 - 2007
Carlson Hospitality Worldwide 1994 - 1997
Skills
Strategic Planning, Leadership, Mergers, Accounting, Forecasting, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Building, Restaurants, Start-ups, P&L Management, Time Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Finance, Operations Management, Profit, Executive Management, Strategy, P&L, Competitive Analysis, Franchising, Management
Education
Metropolitan State University 1990 — 1994
Loras College 1982 — 1983
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Arbys Restaurant Group September 2012 - October 2013
ARG June 2008 - September 2012
Buffets, Inc. July 2005 - April 2008
buffets, inc. 1995 - 2008
Buffets, Inc. July 2002 - July 2005
Buffets, Inc. January 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Food Service, Menu Development, Income Statement, Food, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Profit, Hospitality, Catering, Employee Relations, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Management, Hiring, Restaurants, Training, Team Management, Budgets, Inventory Management, Team Building, Leadership, Employee Training, Sales, Operations Management, P&L Management, ServSafe, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, New Restaurant Openings, Labor Control, Culinary Skills, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Hospitality Management, Food Safety, Franchise Consulting, Local Marketing, Marketing, Retail, Strategic Planning, POS, Interviews, Sanitation, Process Scheduler, Labor Management, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Profit Maximization, Cooking, People Development
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1988 — 2001
None, Business
Better Baked Foods March 2015 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2012 - September 2013
Buffets, Inc. 2009 - August 2012
Buffets, Inc 2001 - 2009
Buffets, Inc 1997 - 2001
Italian Oven 1996 - 1997
Italian Oven 1990 - 1996
Skills
Food, Restaurant Management, Multi-unit, Food Service, Restaurants, Income Statement, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Food Safety, Customer Service, Catering, Franchising, Training, P&L, Retail, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Profit
Education
Penn State University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Development
Michelin North America September 2010 - Present
HR Performance Partners, LLC June 2009 - September 2010
Recruiting Solutions/RS Healthcare July 2010 - August 2010
OTO Development, LLC September 2008 - May 2009
Buffets, Inc. November 2006 - April 2008
Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. September 2002 - November 2006
Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. October 1990 - September 2002
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Management, Training, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Hiring, Sales, Performance Management, Employee Training, Strategy, Team Building, Customer Service, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1986 — 1989
MBA
Lindenwood University 1980 — 1984
BS, Mass Communications
United Facilities, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Ledgendary Baking, American Blue Ribon Holdings March 2008 - April 2015
LSG Sky Chefs 1999 - 2007
Buffets, Inc. 1990 - 1999
Skills
HACCP, Food, SQF, Operations Management, Management, Sanitation
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1993 — 1996
BS, Food Systems and Technology
Normandale Community College 1985 — 1988
AAS, Hospitality Management
OptumInsight 2010 - Present
Ingenix January 2008 - Present
UnitedHealth Group - Ingenix Consulting 2008 - Present
UnitedHealth Technologies August 2006 - December 2007
Dynamic Information Systems March 2005 - August 2005
Buffets, Inc. June 2001 - March 2005
Buffets, Inc. June 1998 - May 2001
Buffets, Inc. April 1996 - May 1998
Education
Metropolitan State University 1999 — 2003
BS, Finance/Economics
Minnesota School of Business 1994 — 1995
AAS, Accounting
Wells Fargo Insurance Services February 2009 - Present
Travelers Insurance March 2004 - April 2008
MetLife Auto & Home 1984 - 2008
Buffets, Inc. September 2001 - September 2003
St. Paul Companies February 1984 - December 2000
Education
National American University 1994 — 1999
BA, Business
Buffets, Inc. April 2010 - Present
Perkins Marie Callenders Inc. 2005 - 2010
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1990 — 1995
BFA, Illustration
St. Jude Medical May 2014 - Present
Buffet's Inc. November 2009 - February 2014
MCT Inc September 2002 - June 2008
MCT Inc. May 1996 - September 2002
Skills
Active Directory, Databases, Unix, Disaster Recovery, Servers, Troubleshooting, SQL, Visio, Operating Systems, Software Documentation, Oracle, TCP/IP, Security, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Unix Shell Scripting, Testing
Education
Metropolitan State University 2003 — 2009
pursuing, Computer Science
Saint Paul College
Associates, Computer Programming
Carlson Wagonlit Travel May 2012 - Present
Michael Foods January 2011 - April 2012
Skin and Life August 2010 - January 2011
Analysts International April 2008 - March 2010
Buffets, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Robert Half Finance & Accounting 2004 - 2005
Federal Express 1984 - 2004
Skills
Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Lawson, SAP, Outlooksoft, Oracle, Hyperion, Business Objects, Microsoft Office, Variance Analysis
Education
Luther College 1979 — 1983
Business Management
Apollo Development, LLC January 2010 - Present
Truline Construction January 2010 - Present
BH&H Construction 1999 - 2008
Best Buy 1997 - 1999
Buffets, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Marriott International 1989 - 1992
Skills
Real Estate Development, Architectural Design, LEED AP, LEED, Construction Management, Architecture, Architectures, Renovation, Budgets, Green Building, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Submittals
Education
North Dakota State University 1979 — 1984
BA, BAS, Architecture
3M August 2010 - Present
Interior Concepts Tile & Stone, Inc. February 2006 - Present
Buffets, Inc. September 2005 - July 2010
Buffets, Inc. September 2004 - September 2005
Buffets, Inc. August 2003 - August 2004
Buffets, Inc. August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, QuickBooks, Invoicing, Auditing, Tax, Financial Statements, Management, General Ledger, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Customer Service, Budgets
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2001 — 2002
A.A.S. Accounting
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1997 — 2001
Pre-Dentistry, Psychology
Andersen Corporation April 2008 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2004 - 2008
Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP 1986 - 2004
Skills
Employment Law, Employee Relations, Litigation, Investigations, Litigation Management, Private Investigations, Commercial Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Writing, Workers Compensation, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Privacy Law, Litigation Support, Arbitration, Corporate Law, Mediation, Due Diligence, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1986 — 1989
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1986
B.A., History
Self employed July 2009 - Present
Self employed June 2008 - July 2009
GfK Custom Research July 2001 - June 2008
Custom Research Inc February 2000 - July 2001
Custom Research Inc May 1998 - February 2000
Buffets, Inc. February 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Market Research, SPSS, Analysis, Customer Insight, Marketing, Marketing Research, Consumer Behaviour
Education
North Dakota State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelors of Science, Psychology/Sociology
Ovation Brands June 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. April 2008 - June 2012
Buffets, Inc. July 2007 - April 2008
Ajilon Finance Solutions March 2007 - June 2007
Ford Motor Credit Company 2005 - 2007
Ford Motor Credit Company 2004 - 2004
Ford Motor Credit Company 1999 - 2004
Ford Motor Credit Company 1997 - 1998
Ford Motor Credit Company 1990 - 1997
Ford Motor Credit Company 1988 - 1989
Skills
Accounts Payable, Auditing, Accounting, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Credit, Human Resources, Accruals, Finance, Customer Service, Outlook
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1984 — 1988
BS, Finance, Management, Accounting
CBRE March 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands January 2014 - March 2015
Buffets, Inc. April 2011 - January 2014
Buffets, Inc. December 2010 - April 2011
Buffets, Inc. July 2007 - December 2010
Education
St. Cloud State University
BS, Finance
Milestone AV Technologies LLC June 2010 - Present
The Mergis Group May 2009 - June 2010
Buffets, Inc. December 2005 - March 2009
Skills
Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor
The University of North Dakota 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
Buffets, Inc. August 1996 - September 2013
Fred G Anderson Inc September 1988 - September 1994
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Problem Solving, Microsoft Word, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Acorde, Ten Key, Customer Service, P&L, Budgets, Inventory Management, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Accruals, SAP
Education
Normandale Community College 1994 — 1996
Associate in Applied Science Degree, Accounting
Ecolab April 2014 - Present
Sunrise Senior Living February 2008 - August 2013
Buffets, Inc. July 1991 - May 2007
Skills
Supervisory Skills, Property Management, Scheduling, Vendor Relations, Purchasing, Team Building, Process Scheduler, Negotiation, Budgets, Project Management, Employee Relations, Coaching, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Restaurants, Inventory Control, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Food, Contract Negotiation, Profit, Construction, Food & Beverage, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Hospitality, Hiring, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Food Service, Microsoft Office, Team Management, Employee Training, Retail, P&L Management, Food Safety, Time Management, Performance Management, Recruiting, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Human Resources
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 1975 — 1977
Commercial HVAC
Culver Franchising System, Inc. 2015 - Present
Atlas Foods (Paradiso Mexican Restaurants) 2014 - 2015
Buffets, Inc. September 1993 - August 2013
Golden Corral 1991 - 1993
Bennigan’s 1988 - 1991
Alamo Cafe 1986 - 1988
Skills
Restaurant Management, Income Statement, Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Menu Development, Team Building, P&L Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Hospitality, Food, Profit, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Customer Service, Catering, Inventory Control, Sales, Hiring, Sales Operations, P&L, Leadership Development
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Menards June 2002 - Present
Buffets, Inc. April 1998 - June 2002
Advance Auto Parts 1997 - 1998
Giant Eagle 1988 - 1996
Skills
Retail, Strategy, Leadership, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Management, Business Process..., Proprietary Software, Operational Efficiency, Enterprise Software, Cross-functional..., Operational Risk..., Business Intelligence, Integration, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Cloud Computing, IT Management, SaaS, Business Process, Outsourcing, ERP, Process Improvement, SDLC, Disaster Recovery, IT Strategy, Data Center, Security, Program Management, E-commerce, Change Management, Consulting, Software Project..., Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, Data Warehousing, Information Technology, Solution Selling, Team Building, Professional Services, Account Management, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology
McKesson Medical-Surgical June 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2006 - 2011
Tennant Company 1989 - 2004
Education
Metropolitan State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management
Normandale Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Technology
Orion 2011 - 2012
Buffets, Inc 2009 - 2010
Buffets, Inc April 2005 - February 2009
Buffets, Inc. 1990 - 2005
Buffets, Inc. 1988 - 1990
Education
Normandale Community College 1984 — 1987
AA, Accounting, Accounting
Cracker Barrel August 2011 - Present
Buffets, Inc. December 2008 - March 2012
Skills
Training
Education
North Carolina Wesleyan College 2012 — 2016
Business Administration and Accounting
Roanoke Rapids High School 2005 — 2009
Loomis Armored July 2015 - Present
Buffets, Inc. March 2006 - Present
Wegmans Food Markets November 2014 - May 2015
Carpe Diem Travel December 2012 - June 2013
Carpe Diem Travel August 2012 - December 2012
The Harley School January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Press Releases, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, WordPress, Nonprofits, Direct Marketing, Newspapers, Social Networking, Twitter, Pinterest, Disney Vacations, Group Cruises, Cruises, Hospitality, Public Relations, Photography, Event Planning, Food Service, Data Entry, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Cooking, Cashiering, Blogging, Leadership, Sales
Education
Monroe Community College 2010 — 2012
Certificate, Travel and Tourism
Saint John Fisher College 2008 — 2010
B.A., Communications/Journalism minor: Sports Managment
Monroe Community College 2006 — 2008
A.S, Communications in the Media Arts
University of Minnesota March 2012 - Present
All Stars Montessori March 2011 - Present
Corinthian Colleges September 2009 - February 2011
Professional Education Services Group, LLC March 2008 - February 2009
Buffets, Inc. January 2008 - March 2008
Millennium Restaurant Group October 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Project Management, Higher Education, Higher Education..., PeopleSoft Financial, Higher Education..., Calendaring, Public Speaking, Proficient in Microsoft..., Proficient in Social..., Event Planning, Media Relations, Training, Teaching, Community Relations..., Fundraising, Meeting Planning, Meeting Scheduling, PowerPoint, Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Recruiting, Career Counseling, Staff Development, Customer Service
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2010 — 2012
MS, Project Management, 4.0
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 2003 — 2007
BBA, Marketing
J&J Distributing August 2012 - Present
Capital Management Associates August 2009 - August 2012
Gittleman Management Corporation September 2008 - February 2009
Gittleman Management Corporation April 2008 - September 2008
DAC Industries, Inc. September 2004 - December 2007
Buffets, Inc. March 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Keyboarding at 75 words..., PowerPoint, Document Control, .PDF Creation and..., Advanced Word Processing, Administrative Law, Contracts, Criminal Law Procedure, Family Law, Legal Terminology, Litigation, Ethics for the Law..., Human Behavior, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Probate Practice, Law Office Procedures..., Invoicing, Accounts Receivable
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2009 — 2011
AAS, Paralegal, 3.72/4.0
Buffets, Inc. February 1992 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Scheduling, Excel, Word, Customer Relations, Food & Beverage, Budgeting, Coaching, Employee Relations, Problem Solving, Research, Team Building, Event Planning, Outlook, Inventory Management, Photoshop, Administration, Leadership Development, Hiring, Forecasting, Restaurants
Education
Lewis and Clark Community College 1982 — 1983
child development
civic memorial high school 1979 — 1982
The Assurance Group February 2013 - Present
SpiceCo. August 2009 - Present
West Corporation December 2011 - February 2013
Buffets, Inc. January 2009 - November 2011
Miah's Cup Inc. November 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Video Production, Social Media, Photography, Video, Video Editing, Television, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Advertising, Film, Social Media Marketing, Post Production, Editing, Web Design, Final Cut Pro, Documentaries, Online Advertising, Film Production, Marketing Strategy, Broadcast
Education
Spokane Falls Community College 2008 — 2014
University High School 2006 — 2010
Diploma
MV Transportation December 2013 - September 2015
Durham School Services December 2012 - December 2013
Buffets, Inc. July 2012 - October 2012
Buffets, Inc. September 2006 - January 2012
Chicago Bread dba Panera May 2005 - October 2006
Buffets, Inc. November 1994 - May 2005
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Hiring, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Income Statement, Food, Profit, Cooking, Hospitality, Food Safety, School Bus Driver, Para Transit Bus Driver, Fixed Route Transit Bus...
Education
Northern Illinois University 1971 — 1977
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota September 2012 - August 2014
Sam's Club 2011 - 2012
Buffets, Inc. March 2008 - November 2011
Primerica June 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team-oriented, Customer Service, Recruiting, PowerPoint, Sales, Exercise, Leadership, Team Building
Education
National American University 2011 — 2014
Big River Restaurants / Applebee's Franchise Group December 2011 - Present
Chartwells (Higher Education Division) December 2011 - August 2012
Chartwell's Higher Education 2011 - 2012
Buffets, Inc. September 2000 - October 2011
Skills
Personal Training, Computer Proficiency, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management
Education
Florissant Valley CC 1977 — 1979
Associate's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Pattonville HS, Florissant Valley CC 1974 — 1979
HS Degree, General Studies
St. Louis Community College 1976 — 1978
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Pattonville High School, Bridgeton, Mo. & Edgewood High School, Ellotsville, In. 1972 — 1976
Associate's degree, Business & History
Pattonville High School, Bridgeton, Mo.
Jimmy John's August 2012 - October 2014
Buffets, Inc. January 2012 - August 2012
Old Country Buffet January 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Basic knowledge in: C,, C++,, Java,, Visual Basic,, HTML, Basic knowledge of..., Unix,, Linux,, Some Databases and...
Education
St. Cloud State University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
Cathedral High School, New Ulm, MN, 56073 2004 — 2008
Buffets, Inc. May 2011 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage December 2010 - May 2011
Savvi Formalwear July 2004 - December 2010
Skills
Fixed Assets, Inventory Accuracy, Accruals, Capital Equipment, Capitalization, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing, Vendor Relationships, Customer Service, Oracle Applications, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Refinance
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Finance, General
Eastview High School 2001 — 2005
ValMark Securities, Nordson Micromedics September 2011 - Present
UnitedHealth Group May 2007 - December 2010
Buffets, Inc. January 1999 - September 2005
Skills
Desktop/network,...
Education
Normandale Community College
St. Paul Johnson
Buffets, Inc. August 2010 - March 2012
Country Buffet September 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Post Construction..., Restoration, Floral Design, Water Damage Restoration, Fire Restoration, Housekeeping, New Hire Orientations, new construction..., Proofreading, Receptionist Duties, Driving License, Horticulture
Education
Westwood College-Denver South 2013 — 2014
Associate's degree, Construction Management
Pima Medical Institute-Denver 1995 — 1996
Certificate, Medical/Clinical Assistant
Buffets, Inc. October 1997 - Present
Darden June 1996 - October 1997
Long John Silver's, LLC January 1991 - June 1996
Education
Saginaw Valley State University
Buffets, Inc. August 2001 - Present
Education
Millsaps College 1983 — 1987