Department 56
Department 56 is a U.S. manufacturer of holiday collectibles, ornaments and giftware, known for its lit Christmas village collections and Snowbabies collection. It is owned by Enesco and based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Customer service: 1 (800) 548-8696 Parent organization: Enesco Headquarters: Eden Prairie, MN Founder: Edward R. Bazinet Founded: 1976Popular productsSculptures, Statues & Figurines Seasonal Village Sets & Accessories Holiday Ornaments (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Department 56 March 2015 - Present
Junior League of Minneapolis 2012 - Present
Midwest Volleyball Warehouse October 2010 - March 2015
Northern Lights Jrs. October 2011 - May 2013
Orono JO Volleyball November 2010 - April 2011
BCBG Max Azria November 2007 - April 2011
Keller Williams Realty January 2010 - September 2010
Minnesota Twins February 2008 - December 2008
St. Paul Saints April 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Data Entry, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Facebook, Marketing, Social Media, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Advertising, Public Relations, Sports Marketing, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Sports, Outlook, Account Management, Sales
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2003 — 2010
Sports Management, Marketing, Management
Orono High School
Target October 2013 - Present
Target June 2012 - September 2013
Target October 2010 - June 2012
Department 56 June 2006 - November 2008
Marshall Field's June 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Global Sourcing, Vendor Relationships, Merchandise Planning, Product Marketing, Product Development, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Engaging People
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor’s Degree
DTR Marketing, LLC Interim General ManagerInspirada DreamsOctober 2011 - July 2014
North American Bison Cooperative/North Dakota Natural Beef December 2008 - October 2010
Down the Road Marketing May 2004 - December 2008
Department 56 May 2002 - May 2004
Creative Memories April 1994 - April 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Manufacturing, Product Develo, Catalog Production, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Organization, Catalogue Production, Brand Architecture, Product Development, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Forecasting, Retail, B2B, Promotions, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Product Launch, New Business Development, E-commerce, Training, Marketing Management, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Sourcing, Management, Market Planning, Pricing, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Selling, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Merchandising, Packaging, Market Research, Start-ups, Advertising, Supply Chain
Education
Itasca Community College
Itasca Community College - 2 year degree
GFour Productions 2006 - 2013
Independent Performer January 1993 - March 2011
National Theater for Children 2010 - 2010
IVEY Awards-Twin Cities Theater Awards 2005 - 2009
Learning Strategies Corporation 2007 - 2008
Meet Minneapolis Visitors and Convention Bureau 2006 - 2007
McGraw-Hill 2005 - 2007
Department 56 March 2003 - March 2006
Warner Bros January 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Ghostwriting, Writing, Creative Writing, Editing, Film, Newsletters, Storytelling, Books, Entertainment, Magazines, Publishing, Acting, Music, Stage, Commercials, Screenwriting, Television, Theatre, Voice Over, Singing, Video, Editorial, Radio, Musical Theatre, Sound
Education
Purdue University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Communicaiton
McGladrey LLP January 2003 - Present
Department 56 March 1998 - December 2002
McGladrey & Pullen LLP January 1995 - March 1998
Skills
Corporate Tax, GAAP, International Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Mergers, Auditing, Tax Accounting, Internal Controls, CPA, Financial Reporting, Tax Research, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Transfer Pricing, Tax Law, Tax Advisory, Partnership Taxation, SEC filings, Assurance, Tax Preparation, US GAAP, External Audit, Tax Returns, S Corporations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Christopher Todd Design April 1999 - Present
The Design Studio of Tontine October 1996 - January 1999
Department 56 September 1996 - January 1997
Neiman Marcus May 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Budget, Graphic Design, Advertising, Event Planning, Hotels, Event Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Lighting, Social Media, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Interior Design, Personal Shopping, Floral Design, Party Plan, Holiday Decor, Wedding Planning, Home Staging, Visual Merchandising, Interior Architecture, Furnishings
Education
University of North Texas 1995 — 1997
Interior Design
University of Arkansas at Monticello 1993 — 1995
Taylor Corporation August 2014 - Present
Taylor Corporation July 2007 - August 2014
Department 56 2001 - 2007
Deloitte 1998 - 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Management, General Ledger, Finance, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Managerial Finance, Access, CPA, Financial Accounting, SEC filings, Internal Controls, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley, Accounts Payable, Income Statement, Business Process..., Budgets, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Word, Account Management, Customer Service, US GAAP, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Project Management, Due Diligence, Employee Benefits, QuickBooks, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cash Flow, Leadership, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Strategy, Microsoft Excel
Education
The University of North Dakota 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Accountancy, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Starkweather Public 1981 — 1994
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists April 2013 - Present
Anagram International January 2012 - Present
Anagram International January 2012 - Present
Kids Haven Preschool and childcare 2006 - 2015
Landscape Structures February 2010 - October 2011
Manhattan Toy July 2007 - February 2010
UnitedHealth Group January 2007 - July 2007
Lenox Corporation December 2005 - January 2007
Department 56 June 2005 - July 2005
Department 56 September 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Fashion, Professional Mentoring, Competitive Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Brand Management, Market Research, Future Trends, Marketing Management, Forecasting, Management, Merchandising, Business Development, Competitive Intelligence, Leadership, Account Management, Market Planning, Team Building, Project Planning, Sales, Product Launch, Retail, Program Management, Negotiation, Consumer Products, Sales Process, Creative Direction, Marketing Research, Public Relations, Analysis, Training, CRM, Selling, Inventory Management, Online Advertising, Pricing, Project Management, Process Improvement, Trend Forecasting
Education
St. Cloud State University 1992 — 1997
BA, Psychology and Speech Communications
annandale High school
MSpace April 2009 - June 2014
Green Light Solutions November 2008 - November 2009
Len Druskin March 2007 - November 2008
Life Time Fitness August 2003 - November 2006
Department 56 September 1998 - August 2003
Target Stores September 1995 - September 1998
Marquette Bancshares June 1990 - September 1995
Skills
Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Budgets, Leadership, Management, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Analysis, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Sales Operations, Project Planning, Training, Supply Chain, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Control, P&L, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Marketing, P&L Management, Account Management, Finance, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Vendor Relations, Budgeting, Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Business Strategy, Business Development, Business Planning, Business Process..., Strategy, Coaching, Sales Management, Human Resources
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2009 — 2009
Six Sigma, Six Sigma Green Belt
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1993 — 1996
MBA, Finance
St. John's University 1986 — 1990
BS, Accounting
College of Saint Benedict 1986 — 1990
BS, Accounting
inVentiv Health (GSK) June 2014 - Present
Salix Pharmaceuticals January 2014 - June 2014
Santarus, Inc./Salix Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - February 2014
Lenox/Department 56 December 2003 - January 2009
Department 56 December 2003 - November 2006
Wright/Atkinson January 1996 - August 2002
Skills
B2B, Sales Operations, Product Development, Sales, Sales Management, Account Management, Trade Shows, Market Planning, Selling, Key Account Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Training, Cold Calling, Social Media, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Management, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Sales, Gastroenterology, Type 2 Diabetes, Endocrinology
Education
Georgia State University 2000 — 2003
BS, Biology & Chemistry
Freelance September 2013 - Present
Made for Retail February 2012 - August 2013
Midwest CBK September 2009 - February 2012
Freelance January 2009 - September 2009
Department 56 2005 - November 2008
Niche Retail, LLC 2005 - 2005
Creatis 2004 - 2005
goodthings 2003 - 2003
Anthropologie 2001 - 2001
Skills
Illustration, Graphic Design, Packaging, Illustrator, Product Design, Art, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Concept Development, Graphics, Photoshop, Concept Design, Layout, Creative Direction, Corporate Identity, Brand Development, Mac, Pre-press, Web Design, Trend Analysis, Sketching, Merchandising, Studio Art, Photography, Typography, Digital Illustration, Business Cards, Drawing, Painting, decor design, giftware design, Pattern Design, Pattern Development, Holiday Decor, Color Theory, Stationery, Creative Problem Solving, Fashion, Trade Shows, Advertising, Image Manipulation, Product Development, Apparel, Creative Strategy, Digital Art, Visual Communication, Private Label, Posters
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2002 — 2003
post bac, Post Baccalaureate Certificate Visualization Program in marketing, advertising, and design., 3.8
Drew University 1996 — 1999
BFA, studio art and environmental studies, 3.8
Scripps College 1995 — 1996
Art Courses
lake forest academy 1991 — 1995
Department 56 May 2012 - Present
Skills
Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, English, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Pattern Design, Product Design, Fashion Illustration, Digital Illustration, Book Illustration, Editorial Illustrations
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration
Minneapolis College of Art and Design January 2015 - Present
Light Grey Art Lab January 2012 - Present
Paper Bicycle LLC 2008 - Present
I'm Organic, LLC 2010 - 2012
Enesco 2010 - 2010
Lenox 2009 - 2010
Department 56 2007 - 2010
Target 2009 - 2009
City Pages 2008 - 2009
Invioni 2007 - 2008
Skills
Drawing, Graphics, Layout, Illustration, Web Design, Concept Design, Art, Art Direction, Mac, Typography, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Sketching, Product Design, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Packaging, Logo Design, Painting, Flash, Vector Illustration, Trend Analysis, Corporate Identity, Textile Design, Interaction Design, Brochures, Brand Development, Concept Development, Digital Illustration, Photography, InDesign
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2000 — 2004
Howard's Jewelry April 2013 - Present
Midwest-CBK May 2005 - February 2013
Lang Companies December 2003 - May 2005
Department 56 2001 - December 2003
ENESCO February 1992 - December 2001
Wright Technical Center August 1974 - February 2001
Skills
Sales Operations, Wholesale, Recruiting, Sales Management, Merchandising, Account Management, Key Account Management, Sales, Retail, Cold Calling, B2B, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Key Account Development, Selling
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B. S. Marketing Education, Marketing
Department 56 January 2014 - Present
Department 56 January 2012 - January 2014
TMP Directional Marketing May 2007 - April 2011
Skills
Mobile Marketing, Communication, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Leadership, SEO, PPC, Google Adwords, Marketing, Organization, Digital Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Organic Search, Advertising, Email Marketing, Multi Tasking, Program Management, Brand Management, Problem Solving, Creative Writing, Local Search, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Copy Editing, Customer Retention
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Advertising & Public Relations
Ridgewater College, Willmar 2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts, General Education
Ajax Pool and Spa, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Lowe's Companies, Inc. June 2014 - October 2014
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service January 2009 - February 2014
Craig Silberman Photography 1969 - 2014
KDNK Radio October 2001 - January 2010
CLS Flooring, Inc. May 2005 - October 2008
Apex Security April 2002 - January 2004
RZ Solutions April 1999 - April 2001
Department 56 October 1995 - March 1999
GNB Technologies March 1992 - October 1995
Skills
Analytical Skills, Management, Finance, Marketing, Organization, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Budgets, Change Management, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Business Intelligence, ERP, Forecasting, Analysis, Business Process, Retail, Integration, Business Planning, Accounting
Education
Lehigh University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting AND Finance
central school, Glencoe
SunGard Public Sector August 2014 - Present
Urban Trust Bank January 2014 - August 2014
Banner Engineering July 2011 - December 2013
US Army August 2007 - August 2011
Verifications, Inc. June 2005 - July 2007
Department 56 June 2001 - June 2005
AccessAbility Inc May 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Active Directory, Troubleshooting, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Project Management, Network Administration, Virtualization, Technical Writing, Software Documentation, VoIP, VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Office, Networking, Windows, Group Policy, Servers, Lotus Notes, Visio, Team Leadership, IT Strategy, Windows Server, Disaster Recovery, Technical Support, Hardware, Testing, Microsoft Word, Vendor Management, Microsoft SQL Server, XP, Computer Hardware, Veeam, Citrix XenApp, Citrix XenDesktop, Symantec Endpoint..., Kaspersky Antivirus, Hyper-V, Software Installation, VMware ESX
Education
Metropolitan State University 2009 — 2013
BA in IT Managment
Academy College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts (AA), Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
Metropolitan State University
IT Forensics
Designs4Seasons 2014 - Present
BlackBerry 2013 - November 2014
BlackBerry 2010 - 2012
BlackBerry 2008 - 2010
Corel Corporation 2005 - 2008
Jasc Software/Corel Corporation 2002 - 2004
Department 56 1999 - 2002
Skills
Product Marketing, Product Management, SEM, Partnership Marketing, Advertising, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, CRM, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Program Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Enterprise Software, Leadership, E-commerce, Product Launch, Mobile Devices, Email Marketing, Telecommunications, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, SaaS, Content Management, Mobile Applications, Lead Generation, Go-to-market Strategy, Social Media
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor Music, Business / Marketing, Violin Performance
Georgetown University 2015 — 2015
Certificate in Social Media Management
U.S. Bank March 2014 - Present
U.S. Bank August 2012 - February 2014
FLW Outdoors March 2011 - February 2012
North American Membership Group May 2005 - October 2009
North American Membership Group May 2003 - April 2005
G&K Services 2000 - 2002
Department 56 1997 - 2000
Department 56 1994 - 1997
Skills
Direct Marketing, Creative Development, Strategic Planning, Print Production, Expense Management, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Project Management, Budgeting, Budgets, Creative Direction, Multi-channel Marketing, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Customer Retention, Product Marketing, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Leadership, Trade Shows, Management, Forecasting, Database Marketing, Team Leadership, Sales
Education
University of St. Thomas 2003 — 2003
Mini MBA professional development program
University of St. Thomas
Internet Marketing Essentials professional development class
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S., Business Administration (Marketing & Management)
Department 56 May 2014 - Present
Gander Mountain June 2012 - May 2013
Target August 2008 - June 2012
Target March 2006 - August 2008
Target January 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Vendor Relations, Sourcing, Pricing, Forecasting, Tactical Planning, Market Planning, Negotiation, Procurement, Business Strategy, Profitability, Replenishment, Merchandising, Merchandising Strategies, Retail Buying, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2007 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1998
BSB, Marketing Management
SICO America January 2015 - Present
Land O'Lakes February 2013 - January 2015
Wolf Means Business- Advisory Board April 2012 - January 2014
VDL Marketing Partners, LLC February 2010 - April 2013
Buffalo Wild Wings March 2011 - December 2011
International Dairy Queen March 2008 - January 2010
Lifetouch, Inc. 2006 - December 2007
Gabbert's Fine Furniture & Design Studio 2000 - 2006
Department 56 1997 - 1999
Leeann Chin, Inc 1994 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Research, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Marketing, Strategy Development, Television, Vendor Management, Local Marketing, Brand Development, Innovation, Change Leadership, Change Management, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Organizational..., Brand Management, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Market Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, CRM, Strategic Planning, Marketing, P&L Management, Sales, Business Development, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Budgets, Customer Insight, Media Planning, Product Development, Creative Direction, Business Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Facebook, Media Relations, B2B, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Lead Generation, Competitive Analysis, Interactive Marketing
Education
University of Saint Thomas
Masters Degree, Communications/Marketing
Univeristy of Minnesota
Continuing Education Leadership Training
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications/Advertising/Marketing
Cloud 9 Computing, LLC March 2011 - January 2013
Forward Hindsight, Inc. 2009 - 2011
US BioEnergy 2006 - 2008
VeraSun Energy 2006 - 2008
Department 56 1997 - 2006
Datacard 1996 - 1997
Tsumura International 1994 - 1996
Beckman Coulter 1991 - 1994
Beckman Coulter 1989 - 1991
Analysts International 1987 - 1989
Skills
Project Management, Team Building, PMP, Project Planning, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1989 — 1993
MA, Management
Purdue University 1980 — 1985
BS, Computer Technology
PMI's PMP Exam Class
Marketing Architects January 2005 - Present
Good With Words January 1993 - Present
Los Angeles Times Magazine, Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, Minnesota Monthly, Star Tribune, Twin Cit December 1995 - February 2008
McGraw-Hill, Warner Bros. Tighe Publishing, Capstone Press July 1996 - January 2007
Department 56 January 1998 - March 2006
Meet Minneapolis 2006 - 2006
Good With Words 2002 - 2006
Education
Purdue University 1984 — 1988
International Dairy Queen November 2004 - Present
Gabberts Furniture & Design Studio October 2000 - November 2004
McCracken Brooks Maier September 1999 - October 2000
Department 56 June 1997 - September 1999
GTE June 1996 - June 1997
WGPU-FM 1994 - 1996
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Management, Strategy, Market Research, Marketing Research, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Brand Awareness
Education
University of St. Thomas 2000 — 2005
Graduate Certificate, Business Communications
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
BS, Advertising
Bluewater Inc. January 2002 - Present
Allied Riser Corporation January 1998 - December 2002
Orbis Internet January 1997 - December 1998
Department 56 January 1991 - December 1996
Skills
Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Direct Mail, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Advertising, New Business Development, Web Marketing, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, Data Analytics, Franchise Space, Digital Markerting, Sales Growth, Leadership, Multi-channel Marketing, Sales, Fantasy Sports, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Online Marketing, Charismatic Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1986 — 1990
4-year
North Dakota State University 1985 — 1986
Anoka Senior High School 1983 — 1985
Department 56 Property managementSElf employedDecember 2014 - Present
Self-employed May 1982 - December 2014
Education
Rider University 1970 — 1972
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
CarSoup.com February 2013 - September 2014
RBH-USA, Inc. (Red Box Holdings, Inc.) January 2011 - May 2012
Gartner Studios June 2010 - August 2010
Lenox Group, Inc. June 2006 - November 2008
Celarity April 2001 - July 2006
Department 56 May 2002 - June 2006
As Soon As Possible, Inc. 1992 - 2001
May Typography July 1987 - December 1992
May Typography July 1987 - December 1992
Skills
Advertising, Marketing, Brochures, Copywriting, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Management, Project Management, Layout, Graphics, Strategy, Sales Management, Account Management, Catalogs, Product Development, Pre-press, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Trade Shows, Sales, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Photography, Brand Development, Budgets, Negotiation, Typography, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Management, Graphic Design, Editing, Interactive Marketing, Adobe Acrobat, B2B, Brand Management
Education
Hennepin Technical College 2009 — 2009
Certified, Computer - MS Excel and Power Point 2007, MS Project 2003
St. Cloud Technical College 1991 — 1991
Certified, Frontline Leadership Training System
Hennepin Technical College 1975 — 1976
Layout and Design
Harper College 1969 — 1972
2 years BA, Fine Arts, Design, Graphic, English
HACCP Builder 2009 - Present
SixRM February 1997 - Present
Department 56 June 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Food Safety, Food, HACCP, Marketing Strategy, FDA, Food Service, Food Industry, Marketing, Product Development, Food & Beverage, Email Marketing, Team Building, Agriculture, Menu Development, Cooking, Restaurants, Training, Budgets, Operations Management, Customer Service, GMP, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Ingredients
Education
Central Michigan University 1982 — 1986
BS, Marketing and Psychology
Kingsford 1970 — 1982
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Marketing and Psychology
Border States April 2014 - Present
Department 56 January 2012 - April 2014
Department 56 May 2011 - December 2011
TMP Directional Marketing May 2007 - April 2011
Granite City Food & Brewery May 2004 - February 2007
Education
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
America's Thrift Stores September 2014 - Present
C-Level Partners September 2011 - Present
Alpine Investors April 2012 - September 2014
Trident Learning LLC July 2009 - July 2011
Capella Education Company January 2006 - August 2008
Polaris Industries September 2001 - August 2005
ConAgra Foods February 1999 - July 2001
Department 56 1998 - 1999
The Pillsbury Company 1995 - 1998
The Pillsbury Company 1993 - 1995
Skills
General management, Accelerating revenue..., Defining vision &..., Building high..., Building brands, Profit & Loss Management, President, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, COO, Chief Operating Officer, New Business Development, new product development, E-commerce, Private Equity, IPO, repositioning businesses, Marketing Strategy, marketing and sales..., Dealer Management, Turnarounds, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Inside Sales, Call Center, Customer Service, marketing execution, sales leadership, Online Marketing, internet marketing, Internet Research, online education, for profit education, Increasing Sales, Increasing Revenue, market share growth, dealer development, multi-unit retail, Acquisition Integration, Advertising, Business, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Call Centers, Competitive Analysis, Consulting, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Due Diligence, E-Learning
Education
Northwestern University -- JL Kellogg School of Management 1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing & Strategy
St. Olaf College 1974 — 1978
BA, Economics & Urban Studies
Mary Kay, Inc. December 1993 - Present
Cochlear Americas September 2008 - January 2015
Department 56 May 1990 - August 1995
La Papillion December 1988 - May 1990
Skills
Cosmetics, Skin Care, Bridal, Image, Makeup Artistry, Makeovers, Lifestyle Coaching, Sales, Small Business, Fragrance, Home Based Business, Bridal Showers, Wellness, Product Launch, Event Planning, Gift Baskets, Beauty Industry, Photography, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Glamour, Medical Devices, Parties, Healthcare, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Gifts, Community Outreach, Skin Care Products, Weddings
Education
Houston Community College 1991 — 1993
Sign Language
Des Moines Area Community College 1976 — 1978
Fashion and Retail Merchandising
HER Realtors July 2015 - Present
HER Realtors June 2015 - Present
Coldwell Banker King Thompson October 2011 - July 2015
Merchants of German Village December 2009 - August 2010
Department 56 September 2003 - November 2007
Top-USA Corporation March 1985 - March 1988
National Executive Housekeepers Association March 1985 - March 1986
White's Fine Furniture September 1983 - January 1985
Skills
Selling, Sales, Residential Homes, Real Estate, Relocation, New Home Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Retail, Investment Properties, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Single Family Homes, Direct Sales, Buyer Representation, Referrals, Property Management, Short Sales, Contract Negotiation, Investors, Marketing, Condos, Team Building, Foreclosures, Leadership, Sellers, Customer Service, Coaching, Team Leadership, 2014 recipient of the..., Real Estate Development, Listings, Luxury, Training, New Homes, Seller Representation, Move Up Buyers, Real Property, Buyers, HUD, Senior Real Estate, e-PRO, ABR, Marketing Strategy, Relocation Buyers, Seniors, Listing Homes, REO
Education
Bay Path College 1981 — 1983
Associates Arts & Science, Associates
OneCoast December 2013 - Present
Ivystone Group January 2010 - November 2013
Prescott's Inc. March 2009 - October 2009
The Lenox Group February 2001 - November 2008
Department 56 February 2001 - November 2008
Applause LLC August 1986 - January 2001
Recycled Paper Greetings January 1985 - July 1986
Skills
Consumer Products, Retail, Sales Operations, Account Management, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Marketing, Sales, Trade Shows, Leadership, Forecasting, Management, Merchandising, Key Account Development, Customer Service, Product Development, Selling, Key Account Management, Training, Strategic Planning, Sales Presentations, Sales Management
Education
Syracuse University 1976 — 1980
BS, Marketing
Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School 1972 — 1976
Department 56 September 2013 - Present
Minneapolis College of Art and Design January 2013 - June 2013
Minneapolis College of Art and Design February 2009 - May 2012
Medtronic May 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Drawing, Painting, Inking, Sequential Art, Comic Art, Creative Writing, Storyboarding, Character Designs, Conceptual Design, Ceramics, MIG welding, Illustration, Ceramic, Murals, Conceptual Art, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Vector Illustration
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Comic Art
JDB Associates December 1993 - Present
MotivAction 2008 - December 2011
DeZURIK 2008 - November 2011
Amplifon USA - Miracle Ear, Inc. 2004 - 2008
Caterpillar Inc. 1994 - 2003
Department 56 1999 - 2002
Andersen Consulting 1989 - 1991
Skills
Networking, Business Analysis, Change Management, Project Management, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, IT Management, E-commerce, Leadership, IT Strategy, Business Intelligence, Web Development, Cloud Computing, Business Process, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, SDLC, Cross-functional Team..., Access, Integration, SQL, Agile Methodologies, SEO, Vendor Management
Education
St. Cloud State University 1985 — 1989
BS, Computer Science, Management and Finance Minor
One To One Consulting January 2009 - Present
GUND September 2006 - November 2008
Department 56 1988 - 2006
Barry Wernikoff & Associates 1977 - 2001
Skills
Career Coaching, Interviewing Skills, Corporate Recruiting, Job Coaching, Sales Management, Resume Writing, Salesforce Training, Executive Sales..., Talent Acquisition, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Career Counseling, Sales, Team Building, Marketing, Coaching, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Leadership, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Management, Public Speaking, Training, Small Business, Human Resources, Talent Management, Interviews, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Hiring, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Selling, Time Management, Account Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Business Development, Direct Sales, Contract Negotiation, Retail, CRM, P&L Management, B2B, Sales Presentations, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Management Consulting, College Recruiting
Education
Roosevelt University 1961 — 1977
BSBA, Business Adminstration
Designs4Seasons LLC May 2014 - Present
Enesco (Department 56) May 2011 - April 2014
Enesco April 2009 - April 2011
Department 56 1998 - 2009
Fingerhut September 1987 - October 1997
Skills
Product Marketing, Brand Development, Brand Licensing, Brand Management, Product Development, Direct Marketing, Marketing, Strategy, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Trend Forecasting, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Sales, Product Launch, Creative Direction, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Market Planning, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, P&L Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Pricing, Marketing Communications, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, PeopleSoft, Pricing Strategy, Art Direction, Program Development, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Program Management, Marketing Management, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Creativity, Mentoring, Line Planning,, Inventory Analysis, Social Media Marketing
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
(B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, Minor in Political Science
Georgetown University 2015 — 2015
Masters Certification in Social Media Management
St. Louis Park
High School Diploma, College Preparatory
City of West Memphis, AR May 2013 - Present
Enesco,LLC November 2007 - May 2013
Department 56 November 2006 - May 2009
Different Strokes January 1978 - June 2008
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Brand Management, Toys, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Housewares, Account Management, Market Planning, New Business Development, Retail, Retail Packaging, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Forecasting
Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
Department 56 February 2008 - Present
Action Packed Paintball Games June 2003 - February 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustrator, InDesign, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, PowerPoint, Web Design, Flash, Concept Development, Photoshop, User Interface Design, Brand Management, Sales Management, Marketing
Education
St. Cloud State University 2002 — 2007
BFA, Graphic Design
Velocitel April 2014 - Present
Towers Watson September 2011 - September 2012
Title One, Inc. March 2001 - August 2011
Department 56 July 2000 - January 2001
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor of Arts, English, Spanish
The Schwan Food Company 2007 - May 2013
The Schwan Food Company 2000 - 2011
The Schwan Food Company 2000 - 2007
Department 56 April 1995 - July 2000
Department 56 1992 - 1995
Department 56 1988 - 1992
Skills
Large and small group..., PowerPoint, Superb oganization..., high verbal and written..., Meeting Planning, Confidentiality, Outlook, Administrative..., Event Planning, Customer Service, Expenses, Microsoft Excel, Office Equipment, Time Management, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheets, Inventory Management, Event Management, Fax, Office Manangement, Office Space design and..., Job Coaching
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1988
Interior Design
Normandale Community College 1985 — 1986
General Studies
Wells Fargo December 2010 - July 2012
Express Scripts August 2010 - November 2010
Boston Scientific June 2009 - June 2010
Honeywell International May 2003 - March 2009
DAYTON’S/MARSHALL FIELDS/MACY’S August 1998 - August 2008
Larkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lindgren May 2002 - April 2003
Department 56 May 1994 - March 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Remedy, SpendHub, Planview, PCAT, STAMP, WordPerfect, Documentum, Concur, Project Management, Project Coordination, Paralegal, Project Administration, Instant Messaging, LexisNexis, SharePoint, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, LifeCycle, Sales, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Customer Service, BMC Remedy, Human Resources, MS Project, Lync, IM
Education
American Institute for Paralegal Studies
Paralegal Certificate
Metropolitan State University
Normandale Community College
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Enesco / Department 56 May 1990 - Present
Department 56 January 2010 - 2012
Department 56 March 1990 - April 2009
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Design, Product Development, Product Marketing, Global Sourcing, Brand Development, Product Management, Packaging, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Retail, Concept Development, Trade Shows, Creative Direction, P&L Management, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Trend Analysis, Art Direction, Toys, Wholesale, Direct Marketing, Fashion, Illustrator, Marketing Strategy, Brand Architecture, Illustration, Marketing, Tabletop, Direct Mail, Pre-press, Logo Design, Catalogs, Layout, Brochures, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Advertising, Mac, Art, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Painting, Creative Design
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1981 — 1982
Saint Paul School of associated arts 1978 — 1981
Bachelors, Communications & Product Development
Patient Engagement Advisors January 2010 - Present
sort it. stack it. pitch it. pack it. January 2008 - Present
Simply Retail August 2006 - December 2009
Department 56 2000 - 2005
Pier 1 Imports 1985 - 2000
Skills
Project Management, Business Operations, Marketing, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Income Statement, Succession Planning, Business Development, Data Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Troubleshooting, Policy, Manuals, Retail, Strategic Planning, Training, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Management, New Business Development, Sales, Program Management, Budgets, Business Strategy, Recruiting, Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Team Building, Teambuilding, Visual Merchandising, Human Resources, Start-ups, Strategy, Time Management, P&L Management, Leadership Development, Healthcare, Store Management, Forecasting, Operations Management, Management Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
J&J Creations, Inc. January 2000 - Present
Department 56 March 2001 - March 2006
Skills
Singer, Actor, Stage
Education
Ball State University 1975 — 1976
Winamac Community High School - Winamac, IN 1971 — 1975
HS Diploma
Pentair Equipment Protection March 2013 - Present
Pentair Technical Products March 2010 - March 2013
Hanover Accessories November 2006 - November 2009
Manhattan Toy March 2005 - November 2006
Department 56 November 2004 - March 2005
Tyco Plastics January 2001 - November 2004
The Toro Company March 1996 - January 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Purchasing, Product Management, Project Management, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Continuous Improvement, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Manufacturing, Marketing, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Pricing, Sales, Budgets, Six Sigma, Team Leadership, Market Planning
Education
University of St. Thomas- St 1999 — 2003
Master of Business Administration, Management - Leadership
North Park University 1990 — 1994
BA, Marketing
FAME Retail February 2014 - Present
Ultra Creative September 2012 - January 2014
Hanover Accessories June 2011 - September 2012
MOSQUITO Inc November 2010 - June 2011
Periscope March 2010 - November 2010
Gartner Studios October 2006 - December 2009
Hallmark Cards September 2005 - September 2006
Target Corporation February 2002 - September 2005
The Gianfagna Group December 1999 - February 2002
Department 56 May 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Website Development, Creative Direction, Annual Reports, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Advertising, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Typography, Graphics, Packaging, Catalogs, Layout, Concept Development, Brand Architecture
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
UnitedHealthcare March 2007 - Present
Carlson Marketing Worldwide 2004 - 2007
Harmon Solutions Group 2002 - 2004
Department 56 2000 - 2002
Moore Graphics Services 1978 - 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Segmentation, Strategic Planning, Leadership, E-commerce, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Team Leadership, Email Marketing, CRM, Analytics, Management, Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, B2B Marketing, Database Marketing, Product Management, Interactive Marketing, Brand Management, Product Launch, B2B, Market Research, Customer Acquisition, P&L Management
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
Lenox April 2006 - Present
Department 56 August 2003 - April 2006
Department 56 December 2000 - August 2003
Benetton Sportsystem USA September 1998 - May 2000
Rollerblade April 1994 - May 2000
Northrup King Co April 1990 - 1994
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
RedBrick Health April 2015 - Present
K Siegle Design, LLC December 2010 - Present
Christopher & Banks 2009 - April 2015
Department 56 August 2008 - December 2010
Yamamoto Moss Mackenzie September 2007 - July 2008
Yamamoto Moss July 2003 - August 2007
Carmichael Lynch Spong 2002 - 2003
Mentus 1997 - 2002
Skills
Budgets, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Online Marketing, Creative Strategy, Online Advertising, Typography, Integrated Marketing, Branding & Identity, Brochures, Account Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Branding, Layout, Strategy, Direct Mail, Web Design, Packaging, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Catalogs, Mac, Art Direction, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Leadership, Direct Marketing, Pre-press, Photography, Interaction Design, Photoshop, Graphics, Copywriting, Illustrator, InDesign, Concept Development, Brand Architecture, Collateral, User Experience, Posters, Visual Communication
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2003
BS, Design Communications
Bethel University 1989 — 1991
Business Marketing and Communications
Urban Expositions September 2013 - Present
TeacherMatch October 2012 - Present
J Mo Enterprises, Ltd. January 2008 - Present
Chicago Public Schools February 2009 - June 2013
Enesco 2009 - 2009
Il Chiostro February 2007 - January 2008
Department 56 December 1997 - December 2007
Department 56 December 1997 - December 2007
Department 56 December 1997 - December 2007
Department 56 January 1997 - May 2007
Skills
Meeting Planning, Recruiting, Training, Travel Planning, Trade Shows, International Sales, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing, Management, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Strategic Planning
Education
Pratt Institute 1984 — 1988
BFA, Film/Video and Photographic Arts / Art History
Edward R Murrow High School 1980 — 1984
Area Code 212 Display and Design Inc 1990 - Present
Department 56 1986 - 2002
Target Corporation 1986 - 1991
J C Penney Corp 1985 - 1987
Skills
Concept Design, Project Management, Procurement, resource contractors, Budgets, Creative Problem Solving, understaning deadlines, Space planning, hands on approach, Flexibility, insured, ability to work with..., Window Displays, holiday decor design..., Visual Merchandising, Event Planning, kiosk fixture design...
Education
Dakota County Technical College 1984 — 1986
visual merchandising degree, visual merchandising and store design
mount senario college 1979 — 1981
Sharon Adler Consulting January 2007 - Present
Lifetime Brands 2007 - 2008
Li & Fung USA 1999 - 2002
Department 56 1996 - 2002
Kurt S. Adler, Inc. 1995 - 1996
AMC Associated Merchandising Corp 1972 - 1988
Abraham & Straus Department Store 1972 - 1988
Skills
Trend, Merchandising, Product Development, Retail, Licensing, Forecasting, Wholesale, Marketing Strategy, Art Direction, Product Marketing, Product Management, Creative Direction, Trade Shows, Global Sourcing, Private Label, Brand Development, Trend Analysis
Education
University if Bridgeport 1968 — 1972
BS, retail, business
University of Bridgeport
BS, Business, Retail
Webgoddess.net 1998 - Present
Ely Winter Festival 2008 - January 2014
SELECT Magazine July 2012 - June 2013
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee September 2012 - May 2013
Department 56 1999 - 2001
WAM!NET / Netco Communications 1996 - 1999
Skills
CSS, Copywriting, Editing, Online Advertising, Website Development, Web Content, Web Development, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Web Design, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, XHTML, Photoshop, Layout, CMS, Wordpress, HTML, SEO, Multimedia, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Music, Piano Playing, Singing, Music Composition, Marketing, WordPress, Video, Blogging, Public Relations, Newsletters, Publishing, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Dreamweaver, Facebook, Brand Development, User Experience, Creative Direction, Photography
Education
Gustavus Adolphus College 1967 — 1969
Music
Enesco April 2009 - Present
Lenox Group Inc March 2006 - April 2009
Department 56 November 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Forecasting, Customer Relations, Sales Management, Profit, Merchandising, Product Development, Sales, New Business Development, Wholesale, Tabletop, Account Management, Christmas, Holiday Decor, Seasonal, Jewelry, International Trade, Trade Shows, Highly motivated..., Strategy, Key Account Development, Cold Calling, Retail, Consumer Products, Marketing, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Management, Sales Operations
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, International Trade and Marketing
City of Duluth October 2013 - Present
St. Louis County, MN October 2012 - Present
Scott County August 2006 - November 2012
Exit Realty February 2006 - November 2009
Department 56 July 2007 - November 2008
Midwest Wireless July 2004 - August 2006
Torgerson Properties 2002 - 2003
Skills
Certified Training..., Took Emergency Call, Dispatching, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Outlook, Real Estate, Mentoring, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Team Building, Analysis, Process Scheduler, Training, Coaching, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Retail, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Sales, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Criminal Justice, Troubleshooting, Government, Management
Education
The University of North Dakota 1997 — 2002
B.S. Aeronautics, Commercial Aviation
Pequot Lakes High School 1992 — 1997
Diploma, General
Target August 2010 - Present
St. Paul Foundation - Spectrum Trust 2007 - Present
Department 56 May 2006 - August 2010
Marshall Field's 2004 - 2006
Education
St. Cloud State University 1994 — 1997
BA, Political Science
Regis Corporation November 2008 - Present
VeraSun Energy 2006 - 2008
Lenox 2003 - November 2006
Department 56 1998 - 2003
Tsumura International, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Tsumura International, Inc. 1994 - 1996
Tsumura International, Inc. 1990 - 1993
Skills
Cisco Technologies, XP, System Administration, Cisco Call Manager, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel
Education
North Dakota State University 1986 — 1989
BS, Corporate & Community Fitness/Nutrition
Normandale Community College 1986 — 1986
CES Group February 2013 - Present
Twin City Fan July 2011 - February 2013
Grocery Shopping Network August 2008 - June 2011
US BioEnergy April 2007 - August 2008
Department 56 April 1998 - April 2007
Novartis Seeds June 1995 - April 1998
Skills
Project Management, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Team Building, Microsoft SQL Server, Access, Databases, Software Development, Business Intelligence, Windows, SQL, Business Analysis, ERP, Disaster Recovery, C#, Enterprise Software, Cross-functional Team..., Software Documentation, Database Design, Management, XML, Data Warehousing, Requirements Analysis, IBM iSeries, Integration, Vendor Management, T-SQL, Program Management, Windows Server, SDLC
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1992 — 1995
BS, MIS
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1990 — 1992
AA, General
Microsoft IT Professional - SQL Server
Certification, SQL Server 2005
TANA Sales & Marketing November 2013 - Present
St. Louis Park Lacrosse Association September 2013 - Present
Maybe its time, inc January 2007 - August 2007
Department 56 February 1990 - August 1997
Skills
Coaching, Account Management, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1991
Newell Rubbermaid February 2012 - Present
Highpoint Center for Printmaking January 2010 - 2014
The Nielsen Company June 2009 - January 2012
Con Agra Foods, Inc February 2006 - May 2009
Department 56 January 2003 - January 2006
Best Buy June 2001 - January 2003
Golden State International 1999 - 2001
Target 1996 - 1999
Skills
Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Spectra, Management, Sales, Consumer Insights, Category Management, FMCG, Nonprofit Board Servce, Marketing Strategy
Education
Florida A&M University
Masters, Public Administration
Florida A&M University
B.S., Political Science (minor-Economics)
Enesco, LLC 2009 - Present
Lenox Group Inc April 2006 - Present
Department 56 April 2000 - Present
Dept 56 Inc 1999 - Present
Limited Brands September 1995 - October 1998
Skills
Coaching, Management, Account Management, Sales Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Fashion, Wholesale, Sales, Leadership, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Project Planning, Trade Shows, Marketing, Product Development, Income Statement, P&L Management, Forecasting, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Inventory Management, Product Marketing, Key Account Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, B2B, Product Launch, Marketing Management
Education
Shenandoah University
Mikasa May 2006 - July 2008
Groupe Seb T-Fal Corporation September 1999 - May 2006
Oneida Ltd. January 1997 - August 1999
Department 56 November 1995 - December 1997
Fitz and Floyd January 1993 - November 1995
The Pfaltzgraff Co. January 1980 - December 1992
Education
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration 1967 — 1969
BSBA, Marketing
Department 56 November 2002 - Present
Skills
Electromagnetic Effects..., Radiation Effects and..., Field Artillery
Education
Troy State University 1999 — 2001
MS, Professional Business Administration
University of Missouri / Columbia 1985 — 1990
BS, Electrical Engineering
Department 56 April 2011 - Present
DEPARTMENT 56 / LENOX CORPORATION January 2007 - April 2011
Department 56 2005 - 2007
Best Buy August 1998 - August 2004
SUPERVALU 1997 - 1998
Skills
Product Management, Product Development, Marketing, Project Planning, Sales, Sourcing, Team Building, Management, Product Marketing, Administrative..., Merchandising, Retail, Sales Operations, Event Planning, Executive..., Windows, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, PeopleSoft, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, JD Edwards, Organizing Meetings, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Normandale Community College
Coursework in Business Studies
University of Minnesota Duluth
Liberal Arts
Telex Communications, Inc./Bosch Communications Systems July 2004 - January 2009
Bosch Security Systems 2004 - 2009
Department 56 March 2001 - August 2004
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2 years course work, Fine Arts
Kelly Services October 1989 - Present
Department 56 June 1987 - August 1989
Education
University of Mississippi 1970 — 1974
FUN.com September 2014 - Present
Department 56 November 2008 - December 2013
Department 56 May 2002 - November 2008
Department 56 January 2001 - May 2002
Department 56 October 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Inventory Management, Brand Development, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Brand Management, Wholesale, Consumer Products, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Product Management, JD Edwards, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Purchasing, Sales, Leadership, Product Marketing, Strategy, Trade Shows, Global Sourcing, P&L, Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Project Management, New Business Development, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Management
Education
Hennepin Technical College
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Made For Retail December 2014 - Present
Trend Lab, LLC March 2014 - August 2014
Midwest-CBK October 2012 - March 2014
Hazel + Olive January 2009 - May 2012
Lulu and Luigi's May 2009 - September 2009
Department 56 May 2008 - November 2008
Target March 2006 - May 2008
Marshall Fields September 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, PLM, Kaledo Style, Microsoft Office, Sourcing, Apparel Design, Product Development, Product Design, Trend Analysis, U4ia, Quality Assurance, Mood Boards, Trend Forecasting, Pattern Design, Eye for Color, Fashion Design, Illustrator, Trade Shows, Trend, Photoshop, Product Lifecycle..., Training
Education
Concordia College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Apparel Design, International Business, Spanish
Target April 2012 - January 2014
Vanson Interntional January 2006 - November 2011
Department 56 2005 - 2006
Anagram International 2003 - 2005
Coynes & Company 1999 - 2003
Skills
Creative Direction, Packaging, Fashion, Product Development, Marketing, Retail, Strategic Planning, Sales
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Concentration: Drawing, Painting, Print
PASCO scientific August 2012 - Present
McGraw-Hill January 2011 - August 2012
Nystrom Herff Jones Education Division January 2010 - January 2011
Simpson Duravent, Inc. ProTech Division March 2008 - January 2010
department 56 August 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Leadership, Training, Management, Sales, Marketing, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Selling, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Retail, Coaching, Advertising, New Business Development, Negotiation, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Trade Shows, Cold Calling
Education
The College of Saint Rose 1994 — 1997
B. S., Sociology / Business, 3.6
Ichabod Crane Central Schools 1987 — 1989
1964Ears February 2014 - Present
Berkeley Stamp & Engraving Co. May 2013 - Present
Academy of Art University August 2010 - Present
Academy of Art University April 2010 - Present
Unusual Usables / Painted Wonderland March 2013 - April 2013
Steve & Kate's Camp June 2012 - August 2012
Steve & Kate's Camp June 2011 - August 2011
Chiodo Art Development August 2010 - February 2011
Department 56 November 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Art, Illustration, Drawing, Ceramic Sculpture, Character Animation, Illustrator, Sculpture, Fine Art, Art Education, Photoshop, Maya, Sketching, Character Designs, Moldmaking, Wax Carving, Foam Carving, Polymer Clay, Hand Tools, Casting, Human Anatomy, Sewing, Paper Mache, Portraits, Fiberglass, Silicones, LaTeX, MIG welding, Soldering, Plaster Casting, Toys, Teaching, Modeling, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Digital Sculpting, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Arts, Painting, Photography, Watercolor
Education
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2009
BFA, Figurative Sculpture
McHenry County College 2001 — 2005
Associate of Arts (AA), Digital & Traditional Illustration
Prairie Ridge HS 1997 — 2001
Harry Norman, Realtors Regional Sales ManagerDepartment 56December 1993 - June 2005
Department 56 December 1993 - January 2001
Dakin, Inc. 1983 - 1992
Skills
REO, Selling, Foreclosures, Sellers, Rentals, Buyer Representation, Investment Properties, ABR, Marketing, Listings, Real Estate, New Home Sales, Relocation, Sales, New Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Purchasing, EcoBroker, Sales Operations, Short Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Condos, Referrals, Sales Management, New Business Development, Time Management, Single Family Homes, Luxury
Education
The University of Georgia 1972 — 1976
BS, Elementary Education
The University of Georgia 1972 — 1976
BS, Elementary Ed
Department 56 Sales representativeEnesco2009 - Present
Department 56 1982 - 2009
Education
Rider University 1968 — 1970
BS Commerece, Bus Administration
Wesley College 1968 — 1970
AA, business
Rider University
BS Commerce
Enesco March 2015 - Present
Enesco, Department 56 & Gund January 2010 - Present
Department 56 September 2008 - January 2010
Department 56/ Lenox Group November 2003 - 2009
Lladro November 2002 - November 2003
Department 56 December 1998 - November 2003
Kacee's Hallmark April 1992 - December 1998
CBK Styles, Division of Blyth, Inc. May 1990 - April 1992
Skills
Creative Solutions, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Retail, Account Management, Product Development, Sales, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Trade Shows, Wholesale, Marketing, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Key Account Development, Forecasting, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Selling, Recruiting, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Purchasing, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Training, Brand Management, B2B, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, P&L Management, Sales Presentations, Income Statement, Inventory Management, P&L, Pricing, Visual Merchandising, Trade Marketing
Education
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1991
BAA, Interior Design/Marketing
Enesco, LLC 2009 - Present
Department 56 December 2006 - Present
The Lenox Group Inc. Department 56 2006 - 2009
Skills
Consumer Products, Brand Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Brand Development, Product Development, Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Forecasting
Education
University of Phoenix 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
California State University-Chico 1984 — 1989
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Branham High School 1980 — 1984
High School Diploma, College Prep
Cargill June 2003 - Present
McKinsey & Co 2001 - 2003
Department 56 1989 - 1997
Skills
Administrative..., Travel Arrangements, Confidentiality, Concur, Calendars, Office Management, Spreadsheets, Outlook, Data Entry, Office Equipment, Fax, File Management
Education
Dordt College 1979 — 1981
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration
North States Industries 2012 - Present
North States Industries 2010 - October 2012
Impact On Design, LLC 2007 - 2010
Department 56-Lenox Group Inc. 2002 - 2007
Department 56 2001 - 2002
Department 56 2000 - 2001
Dayton, Hudson, Marshall Field's - Target Corporation 1999 - 2000
Dayton, Hudson, Marshall Field's-Target Corp. 1996 - 1999
Dayton, Hudson, Marshall Field's Dept Store Company 1993 - 1996
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Retail, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Sales, Management, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Strategy, Leadership, P&L Accountability, Inventory Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Wholesale, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, P&L, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor’s Degree, B.S.- Business Admin and Retail Merchandising
Winmark Capital July 2015 - Present
TCF Bank September 2012 - July 2015
TCF Bank March 2010 - September 2012
Carlson Companies March 2009 - March 2010
Carlson Companies October 2007 - March 2009
Department 56 December 2005 - October 2007
Nash Finch Company June 2005 - December 2005
Life Time Fitness March 2004 - June 2005
Skills
CPA, Project Management, Financial Statements, GAAP, Management, General Ledger, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Journal Entries, Analysis, Accruals, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley, Software Documentation, QuickBooks
Education
Augsburg College 2007 — 2008
MBA, Accounting
University of St. Thomas 2004 — 2007
MBA, Finance and Accounting
The University of North Dakota 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Vassar College 1998 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Tylina Food Products Corporation August 2014 - Present
Gartner Specialty Products November 2010 - Present
Gartner Studios July 2002 - November 2010
Department 56 August 1998 - July 2002
The Paper Magic Group 1994 - 1998
Color-Clings 1993 - 1997
Taymark 1988 - 1993
Skills
Product Development, Journals, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Merchandising, Disney, Product Design, Marketing Management, Licensing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Trade Shows, Creative Direction, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Management
Education
University of St. Thomas 1994 — 2001
Master's Degree, Business Communication
The College of St. Scholastica 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Communication
American and International Dairy Queen 2005 - Present
Self Employed - J3 Design, Inc. 2000 - Present
Department 56 1998 - Present
MartinWilliams, Boom Island, Thomson Reuters/West Group 2000 - 2005
Hedstrom/Blessing, Inc 1997 - 2000
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustration, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Concept Development, Brochures, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, Advertising, Art, Product Development, Final Cut Pro, PowerPoint, Creative Problem Solving, Adobe Creative Suite, Direct Marketing, Layout, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Graphics, Brand Development
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Design and Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
Elk Dental Center May 2014 - Present
Life Smiles January 2013 - May 2014
LaBelle Periodontics December 2009 - January 2013
Department 56 September 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Dentistry, Dental Assisting, Appointment Scheduling, Dental Software, Digital X-ray, Dental Care, Nitrous Oxide, Dental Surgery, Medical Records, Telephone Skills, Crowns, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Digital Radiography, Local Anesthesia, Medical Terminology, Coronal Polishing, Periodontal Disease, Periodontics, Dental Technology, Sedation, Customer Service, Data Entry, Cpr Certified, Oral Care, Dental Education, Infection Control, Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentistry, Chart
Education
Hennepin Technical College 2008 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Dental Assisting/Assistant
Hennepin Technical College 2007 — 2008
AAS, Dental Assisting
The African Story Project February 2013 - Present
The College Board 2003 - 2007
PJL January 2003 - June 2004
Department 56 October 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Program Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Payroll, Administrative..., Data Entry, Employee Benefits, Research, Management, New Hire Orientations, Staff Development, Telephone Skills, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Project Management, Event Planning, Sales, Data Analysis, Copy Editing
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1991 — 1995
Bachelor, English Literature
lbrands October 2013 - Present
U.S. Bank November 2005 - June 2013
Department 56 June 1995 - November 2001
Skills
Customer Experience, Schedules, Coaching, Telemarketing, Sales, Hiring, Leading Meetings, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Management, Sales Management, Banking, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Otterbein College 1977 — 1981
BS, Business/Accounting
Reynoldsburg High School 1973 — 1977
Seasons 2009 - Present
San Francisco Peer Resources August 2008 - December 2008
Department 56 2007 - 2008
Maxine Hall Health Center (Department of Public Health) 2006 - 2007
Skills
dependable team worker, Easily Adaptable, responsible, self-motivated, Organization, Youth Empowerment, Youth Work, Team Leadership, Youth Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Bilingual
Education
City College of San Francisco 2008 — 2011