Fingerhut Companies Inc.
Industry: Mail order company
DescriptionFingerhut is a catalog/online retailer. Fingerhut was founded in 1948 by William Fingerhut and his brother Manny, selling automobile seat covers. In 1952, the business re-positioned itself to a mail order catalog company and diversified its goods to include towels, dishes, and tools. In 1969 the company went public. Customer service: 1 (800) 208-2500 Sales: 1 (800) 603-7052 Headquarters: Eden Prairie, MN Founder: William and Manny Fingerhut Founded: 1948 Type of business: Privately held company, Subsidiary
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Fingerhut Companies Inc. Employees
Laguna Marketing July 2006 - Present
Dealshop and Magnum Shopping August 2006 - May 2009
WSS Media, Inc June 2004 - July 2006
Petters Group Worldwide June 2000 - June 2004
Digital Convergence, Inc June 1999 - June 2000
Paxson Communications January 1999 - June 1999
ShopNBC/Valuevision January 1998 - January 1999
Kent and Spiegel (now Sylmark) 1997 - 1998
Fingerhut Companies Inc October 1989 - January 1995
Cable Value Network, Inc January 1983 - October 1989
Skills
Television, Catalogs, Merchandising, Product Development, Direct Marketing, Infomercials, Inventory Management, Marketing, Advertising, E-commerce, Retail, Strategy, Start-ups, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Management, Sales, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, CRM, Entrepreneurship, Product Marketing, Leadership, Negotiation, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Market Research, Analytics, Lead Generation, Supply Chain Management, P&L Management, Pricing, Market Planning, Project Planning, Budgets
Education
University of Minnesota 1963 — 1968
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Military History
Monroe High School
Monroe High School
Monroe High School
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Arts (M.A.), Military and Diplomatic History and Political Science
Bellacor February 2014 - Present
Great River Greening 2012 - Present
Terry Bear 2013 - 2014
River of Goods 2013 - 2014
dpHUE February 2011 - December 2013
I See Me! Inc. 2011 - June 2013
The Boehler Group 2008 - 2011
ShopNBC ValueVision Media, Inc. February 2004 - February 2007
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) July 2003 - February 2004
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Merchandising, Retail, Change Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Strategy, Apparel, Leadership, Sales, Management, Inventory Management, Digital Marketing, P&L Management, Income Statement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Global Sourcing, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Sourcing, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition, Multi-channel Retail, Executive Management, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Direct Mail, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Partnerships, Analytics, Start-ups, Interactive Marketing
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1981 — 1985
BS Business Administration
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. January 2009 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. June 2007 - January 2009
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. July 2005 - June 2007
Interim HealthCare February 2004 - July 2005
Internet Broadcasting April 2002 - February 2004
Internet Broadcasting September 2000 - April 2002
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. June 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Analytics, Web Analytics, Financial Services, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Database Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Lead Generation, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1993 — 1997
BBA, Marketing, Psychology
NativeX April 2014 - Present
NativeX December 2007 - January 2015
Reshare Inc. 2007 - 2008
CMS Direct 2004 - 2007
Nationwide Electric Inc 2000 - 2001
FINGERHUT COMPANIES INC 1978 - 2000
Skills
Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Devices, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Fishing, Strategy, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, SaaS, Mobile Applications, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Multi-channel Marketing, Web Applications, Product Marketing, CRM, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Management, Business Development
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Life Time Fitness April 2011 - Present
Target Corporation September 2007 - April 2011
Target Corporation June 2004 - August 2007
Target Corporation September 2001 - May 2004
Fingerhut Companies, Inc December 1997 - August 2001
Fingerhut July 1994 - July 2001
Fingerhut Companies, Inc August 1994 - November 1997
NordicTrack October 1993 - July 1994
Skills
Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Analytics, Advertising, Marketing, Business Development, Segmentation, Database Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Direct Mail, Program Management, Management, Customer Retention
Education
St. Cloud State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
PeopleNet September 2014 - Present
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc January 2012 - 2014
The International School of Minnesota 2008 - 2014
Starkey Labs February 2010 - January 2012
Marketing Architects June 2007 - February 2010
GMAC-RFC January 2003 - June 2007
GMAC ResCap January 2003 - June 2007
Metris Companies July 2002 - January 2003
Fingerhut Companies Inc. August 2001 - July 2002
Best Buy/ Musicland Division 1999 - 2001
Skills
Pivotal, Business Requirements, Requirements Gathering, SharePoint, Business Analysis, Data Warehousing, Requirements Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Integration, Business Process, Oracle, Databases, Software Documentation, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, CRM, Process Improvement, Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1997 — 1999
MIS
North Hennepin Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate Of Arts Degree, Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC)
Beautiful Hill Financial Consulting, LLC October 2011 - Present
SCORE 2011 - 2014
True North Power Group, LLC June 2010 - October 2011
RPL Holdings, Inc 2007 - 2010
Alliance of Computer Professionals, Inc 2003 - 2006
Gearworks, Inc 2000 - 2003
Fingerhut Companies, Inc 1999 - 2000
Dakota Electric Association 1994 - 1999
Saint Paul Foundation 1993 - 1994
North Memorial Medical Center 1992 - 1993
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Reporting, Accounting, Change Management, Internal Controls, Strategic Financial..., Mergers, Team Building, Managerial Finance, Due Diligence, Acquisition Integration, Financial Modeling
Education
Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University 1984 — 1985
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Marketing, and Business Policy
St. Norbert College 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Whitebox Advisors LLC January 2015 - Present
Best Buy March 2010 - January 2015
ShopNBC September 2004 - August 2006
Home Shopping Network September 2002 - September 2004
Bestbuy.Com September 2001 - September 2002
Sun Country Airlines October 2000 - September 2001
Fingerhut Companies, Inc August 1998 - October 2000
Skills
E-commerce, Retail, Account Management, Product Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Advertising, Analysis, Pricing, Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Customer Service
Education
Hennepin Technical College 1994 — 1996
Marketing Representative Associates
Waconia High School
BLAIR 2015 - Present
Kūlia Cooks! 2011 - Present
Skechers May 2013 - August 2015
ShopHQ (ShopNBC- ValueVision) January 2012 - May 2013
Bluestem Brands May 2004 - November 2011
AMC / Target Sourcing 1996 - 2004
Dillard's Inc. 1995 - 1996
Fingerhut Companies Inc 1987 - 1995
Brylane Inc 1984 - 1987
Skills
Product Development, Global Sourcing, Product Management, Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Buying, Footwear, Sourcing, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Negotiation, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Social Media, Brand Development, Fashion, Category Management, Coaching, P&L Management, wovens, Knitwear, Sweaters, Private Label, Management, Wholesale, Managing Distribution..., International Sales, Client Development, International Business, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Trend, Shoes, Assortment, Multi-channel Retail, Merchandise Planning, Sportswear, Fashion Buying, Styling, Trend Forecasting, CPFR, Denim, Inventory Control, Sporting Goods, Handbags, Marketing
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1983 — 1983
AAS
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1982 — 1983
BBS
Chaminade University of Honolulu 1981 — 1982
AAS
U.S. Bank April 2012 - Present
FICO January 2012 - July 2012
Kroll Ontrack January 2011 - December 2011
Bluestem Brands, Inc (formerly Fingerhut Direct Marketing) 2002 - 2010
Fingerhut Companies Inc. 1993 - 2002
Skills
IT Strategy, Vendor Management, ITIL, Vendor Relations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
API Foils June 2014 - Present
MACtac, A Bemis Company 2011 - June 2014
MACtac, A Bemis Company 2003 - 2010
MACtac, A Bemis Company 1997 - 2003
UARCO Impressions 1995 - 1997
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1989 - 1995
Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, Direct Mail, Product Development, B2B, Packaging, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Flexo, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Key Account Management, Process Improvement, Adhesives, Pricing, Start-ups, International Sales, Plastics, Food Packaging, Labels, Leadership, Sales, Folding Cartons, Business Strategy, Cross Functional Team...
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1996 — 2000
MBA, Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Communications and Economics
Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC August 2012 - Present
CompuCredit July 2002 - August 2012
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. February 1993 - July 2002
Hormel Foods 1984 - 1993
Education
St. Cloud State University 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1982
St. Cloud State University 1978 — 1980
Sirius Computer Solutions (formerly MSI Systems Integrators) August 2006 - Present
MSI Systems Integrators (now Sirius Computer Solutions) March 2000 - August 2006
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. July 1998 - March 2000
Raytheon STX Corporation - Earth Resources Observation Station (EROS) Data Center October 1997 - July 1998
Precision Computer Systems February 1996 - October 1997
University Physicians - University of South Dakota School of Medicine May 1994 - February 1996
Skills
Operating Systems, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Unix, Storage, High Availability, Servers, Network Security, Security, Software Documentation, Shell Scripting, Solution Selling, Data Center, Enterprise Software, Hardware, System Administration, HP, Storage Area Networks, Networking, Cluster, Cloud Computing, Storage Virtualization, Enterprise Storage, SAN
Education
South Dakota State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science Degree, Electronics Engineering Technology
Keesler Air Force Base Training Center 1989 — 1990
Certification, Avonics Systems Specialist - A7 and F16 Communications/Navigation/Electronic Countermeasures
Delta Air Lines 2008 - Present
Northwest Airlines January 2003 - 2008
Northwest Airlines 1990 - 2003
Fingerhut Companies, Inc 1979 - 1990
Skills
Airlines, Aviation, Airports, Flights, Aircraft Maintenance
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Mathematics and Chemistry
GNP Company June 2010 - Present
NAHAN PRINTING March 2005 - December 2009
WOODCRAFT INDUSTRIES November 1998 - March 2005
KELLY TEMPORARY SERVICES May 1997 - November 1998
FINGERHUT COMPANIES, INC September 1992 - May 1997
Skills
Training Facilitation, Training Programme..., Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Career Counseling, Networking, One On One, Lean Manufacturing, Presenter, Leadership Development, Team Building, Humor, Extrovert, Innovation, Public Speaking, Can Do Approach, Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Enthusiastic..., Organizational..., Self-confidence, Human Resources, Leadership, Team Leadership, Interviews, Management, Training
Education
The College of St. Scholastica 2003 — 2003
Master of Arts, Management
St. Cloud State University
B.S, Speech Communications
Four51, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Salesforce.com July 2013 - June 2015
ExactTarget January 2009 - June 2013
ExactTarget July 2001 - December 2008
Digital River April 1997 - June 2001
Fingerhut 1993 - 1997
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. June 1988 - 1993
Skills
Marketing Automation, Email Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Lead Generation, SaaS, Multi-channel Marketing, Database Marketing, Salesforce.com, Demand Generation, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, E-commerce, Analytics, Direct Marketing, B2B Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, PPC, Mobile Devices, Account Management, Customer Acquisition, B2B, Product Marketing, Product Management, Social Media Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, SEM, Marketing, Marketing Management, Relationship Marketing, Campaign Management, CRM, Strategy
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1996 — 1998
MBA Credits, Marketing
St. Olaf College 1984 — 1988
BA, Economics, Management
Alexander Ramsey 1981 — 1984
Highschool
FICO May 2012 - November 2012
BI Worldwide January 2010 - September 2011
G&K Services August 2007 - January 2009
SHPS June 2003 - August 2007
Northwest Cleaning Company August 2002 - June 2003
Fingerhut Companies, Inc April 1999 - April 2002
Best Buy March 1997 - July 1998
Best Buy - Richfield Store June 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Software Documentation, Databases, Software Testing Life..., Testing, Access, Business Analysis, Process Flow..., Analysis, SQL, Visio, Data Analysis, Project Management, Subject Matter Experts, Teamwork, SharePoint, Toad, Cross-functional Team..., Salesforce.com, StrongMail, Process Improvement, Marketing, Unix, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Google Analytics, Photoshop, Photography, Digital Photography, Customer Service, Cashiers, Siebel
Education
Augsburg College 1997 — 2004
BA, Business Administration - Marketing
TEKsystems September 2015 - Present
Digital Intelligence Systems - DISYS January 2013 - December 2014
TDK Technologies October 2011 - May 2012
Native Staffing May 2011 - October 2011
Country Financial June 2005 - May 2011
Alliance of Computer Professionals September 2003 - June 2005
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) March 2002 - September 2003
Fingerhut Companies Inc. June 2000 - February 2002
GoldStar Computer Group April 1998 - June 2000
Various Locations April 1998 - April 1998
Skills
CICS, COBOL, DB2, SDLC, IMS DB/DC, Easytrieve, VSAM, Performance Tuning, JCL, Requirements Analysis, WebSphere MQ, Quality Assurance, Requirements Gathering, Problem Solving, System Testing, Business Analysis, Presentations, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Defining Requirements, MMIS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Project Management, SQL, QMF, Mainframe, Databases, Testing, TSO, IBM Mainframe, Programming, Xpediter, Fileaid, SPUFI, Intertest, MVS, IBM Utilities, XML
Education
Inver Hills Community College
Accounting, Business, Computer Programming
SPS Commerce October 2010 - Present
Thomson Reuters August 2006 - October 2010
UnitedHealth Group August 2003 - August 2006
Ambient Consulting 2002 - 2003
Workforce ROI 2000 - 2002
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1999 - 2000
GE Capital 1992 - 1999
Skills
Mergers, Negotiation, Strategy Development, Six Sigma, Corporate Development, Strategic Partnerships, Financial Analysis, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Due Diligence, Investments, Business Strategy, SaaS, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Analysis, Analytics, Business Intelligence, E-commerce, Management, Sales, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Finance, Consulting, Project Management
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2002 — 2006
MBA
Hamline University School of Law 2001 — 2006
JD
Saint John's University 1988 — 1992
BA, Math and Economics
US Bank May 2003 - Present
Interelate Company 2000 - 2003
Fingerhut Companies Inc 1999 - 2000
IQ Intelligent Marketing Systems 1998 - 1999
The Lacek Group 1996 - 1998
Hennepin County Medical Center Information Service 1987 - 1990
Skills
Segmentation, SAS, Statistics, SPSS, Data Mining, Analysis, Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Database Marketing, Strategic Planning, Minitab, Portfolio Management, Direct Marketing, Business Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, CRM, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Logistic Regression, Data Warehousing, Customer Analysis, VBA, Omniture, Marketing Analytics, Campaign Management, Quantitative Analytics, Access, Forecasting, Credit Cards, Market Research, Customer Acquisition, R, Optimization, Loyalty Marketing, SAS programming, Business Analysis, Banking, SQL, Multivariate Statistics, Risk Analytics, Data Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1990 — 1994
Master of Science in Mathematics With Statistical Emphasis, Statistics
High School
Datalink August 2014 - Present
Imation August 2010 - August 2014
Petters GroupWorldwide January 2003 - August 2010
Polaroid Corporation April 2002 - June 2009
Fingerhut Companies Inc August 2001 - December 2002
Net Perceptions July 1999 - August 2001
Nellcor Puritan Bennett January 1995 - July 1999
US Banccorp August 1984 - December 1994
Gustavus Adolphus College July 1980 - August 1984
Skills
Strategic Leadership, Innovative Thinking, Human Capital Management, Succession Planning, Entrepreneurship, Personnel Management, Change Management, Performance Management, Sales, Start-ups, Employee Relations, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Employment Law, Strategic Planning, Training, Human Resources, Talent Management, Business Development, Team Building, Business Strategy, Marketing, Recruiting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, New Business Development, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Project Management, Employee Engagement, Career Development, Onboarding, Organizational Design, Employee Benefits, HRIS
Education
College of Saint Benedict
Sociology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Masters in Social Work
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage March 2008 - Present
GMAC-ResCap June 2002 - March 2008
GMAC ResCap June 2002 - December 2003
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1998 - 2002
The Prudential Insurance Company of America 1995 - 1998
Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research 1993 - 1994
Skills
Risk Management, Valuation, Forecasting, Business Planning, Budgets, Team Building, Leadership, Financial Risk, Economics, Financial Modeling, Credit Risk, MBS, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, Asset Managment, Capital Markets, Fixed Income, SAS, Bloomberg, ABS, Asset Management, Analytics, Analysis, Finance, Credit
Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1991 — 1992
Master, Economics
National Cheng Kung University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor, Statistics
UnitedHealth Group 2003 - Present
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1994 - 1996
Education
Northern Michigan University 1980 — 1984
Katun Corporation 2003 - March 2011
BMC Industries, Inc. 1993 - 2003
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1979 - 1991
Lester Witte & Company CPA's 1971 - 1979
Skills
Tax
Education
St. Cloud State University 1967 — 1971
Minneapolis Commodores March 2000 - Present
Sportsman's Guide January 1999 - Present
Sportsman's Guide January 1999 - Present
Personal Client 2002 - 2005
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. April 1982 - January 1999
NCR Comten November 1980 - April 1982
General Mills, Inc April 1974 - November 1981
Skills
Multi-channel Marketing, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Web Analytics, Financial Analysis, Google Analytics, Affiliate Marketing, Process Engineering, SEM, SEO, Multi channel Marketing, Social Media, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Planning, Project Mgmt, PPC Bid Management, Credit Cards, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Database Marketing, Mobile Advertising, Direct Mail, PPC, Project Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Segmentation, Customer Acquisition, Analytics, Online Advertising, Web Marketing, Management, Omniture, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Lead Generation, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, B2B, Advertising, Content Strategy, P&L Management, Digital Media
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1973 — 1976
Bachelor in Science, BSB, Accounting
St Louis Park High School 1965 — 1968
High School Degree, Retail Mgmt and Math
Speedy Cash, Inc. July 2009 - December 2010
Treasury Strategies 2000 - 2009
BeniVest 2007 - 2008
Swish Marketing, Inc. 2007 - 2008
Freeshop, Aptimus 2001 - 2007
Fingerhut 1998 - 2000
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Intersect 1995 - 1998
NatWest Bank 1992 - 1995
Household International (Now HSBC) 1985 - 1992
Skills
Product Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Telecommunications, Business Development, Business Planning, Retail, Investments, Business Strategy, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Cash Management, Relationship Management, Project Planning, Financial Services, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Consulting, Loans, Leadership, Strategy, Banking, Portfolio Management, Credit
Education
Northwestern University 1976 — 1979
HealthPartners May 2008 - Present
Rust Consulting April 2007 - December 2007
Rust Consulting September 2006 - April 2007
Rust Consulting February 2006 - September 2006
Brown College February 2003 - March 2006
Fingerhut Companies, Inc June 2000 - February 2002
Mutual Service Insurance January 1997 - March 2000
MSI 1990 - 2000
Mutual Service Insurance August 1986 - January 1997
Youth With A Mission January 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Process Improvement, Visio, Project Management, SharePoint, Team Building, Program Management, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Analysis, Software Project..., SDLC, Testing, Management, Requirements Gathering, Business Process, Budgets, Vendor Management, MS Project, Data Analysis, Software Development, Access, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Databases, Troubleshooting, Requirements Analysis, Integration, Team Leadership, Business Process...
Education
Carleton College 1974 — 1978
Bachelors, English
Drexel University
Masters, Information Systems
Best Buy August 2014 - Present
Best Buy April 2011 - Present
Best Buy October 2010 - March 2011
Best Buy March 2008 - September 2010
North American Membership Group, Inc. April 2005 - February 2008
North American Membership Group, Inc. June 2002 - March 2005
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1996 - 2000
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1992 - 1996
Aveda Corporation 1989 - 1992
Skills
Direct Marketing, Database Marketing, Direct Mail, Customer Acquisition, P&L Management, Email Marketing, Analytics, E-commerce, Segmentation, Customer Retention, Brand Development, CRM, Brand Management, Marketing, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Lead Generation, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Web Analytics, Product Marketing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Marketing
Marketing Architects 2009 - 2009
Metris Companies/HSBC 2001 - 2007
Fingerhut Companies, Inc 1985 - 2000
Skills
Credit, Database Marketing, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Financial Services, Analytics, Segmentation, Direct Marketing, Credit Cards, Customer Acquisition, Multi-channel Marketing, Call Centers, Catalogs, B2C marketing, ROMI, Marketing Operations, Consumer Marketing, Omniture, A/B testing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BS, Business Administration
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services November 1994 - December 2014
Bankers Systems November 1994 - June 1999
Fingerhut Companies, Inc January 1979 - November 1994
Fingerhut January 1979 - January 1985
Control Data Corporation June 1977 - January 1979
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Business Analysis, Financial Services, SDLC, Visio, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, SQL
Education
St. Cloud State University 1973 — 1977
BS, Quantitative Methods and Information Systems
Kohls October 2009 - Present
Freelance Graphic Design/Art Direction September 2001 - Present
Tupperware Brands November 2007 - June 2013
Miracle Ear November 2000 - September 2001
The Arnold Group November 1999 - June 2000
Waryan Design December 1997 - October 1999
Fingerhut Companies, Inc February 1997 - September 1997
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Layout, Illustration, Art Direction, Advertising, Graphic Design
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
North Dakota State University 1991 — 1993
general
Retirement Plan Partners, Inc. April 2014 - Present
United Hardware Distributing Co. 2009 - 2014
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. 2008 - 2009
TCF Financial Corporation 2007 - 2008
Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc. 2002 - 2007
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1998 - 2002
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1992 - 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Internal Controls, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Auditing, Finance, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting., Accounting and Finance
Bluestem Brands,Inc. (formerly Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc.) December 2002 - Present
Bluestem Brands,Inc. (formerly Fingerhut Direct Marketing, Inc.) 2002 - 2013
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1991 - 2002
Skills
TFS, WCF, SSRS, Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, ETL, SDLC, .NET, T-SQL, Database Design, Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Integration, Agile Methodologies
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S., Computer Science
Bryant Graphics, Inc. April 2011 - Present
Partners & Hunt Creative Group 1995 - 2009
Colour Graphics Corp. 1991 - 1995
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1990 - 1991
Skills
Pre-press, Graphic Design, Packaging, Direct Mail, Collateral, Catalogs, CRM, Graphics
Education
Dakota County AVTI 1977 — 1979
2 Yr. Degree, Design & Sales
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1972 — 1973
Art & Design
Nonin Medical, Inc. February 2003 - Present
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Creative Publishing international 1995 - 1999
Creative Publishing international 1994 - 1995
Creative Publishing international 1994 - 1994
Creative Publishing international 1990 - 1994
Skills
PDP Team Development..., CRM Database Management..., Internal Auditing – 2007, Intermediate Access –..., Advanced Access – 2007, Introduction to..., ISO 13485:2003..., ISO 13485:2003 – 2005, Internal Auditing for..., Microsoft Excel: Macros..., Crystal Reports 8.5 -..., Unica Affinium Campaign..., Microstrategy Database..., Defining Project..., Project Management..., P&L Process I and II..., Eureka! Database..., Broadvision 4.1 for..., Microsoft Excel..., Experian’s AnalytiX..., University of Wisconsin..., Paradox for Windows..., Training, FDA, Medical Devices, Outlook, Concur, Administrative...
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
Kohlberg & Company March 2015 - Present
ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. August 2004 - October 2012
RR Donnelley & Sons, Inc. 1995 - 2004
Gander Mountain, Inc. 1992 - 1995
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1990 - 1992
LBC, Inc. 1987 - 1990
CML Group, Inc. 1978 - 1987
Skills
Business Services, Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Talent Management, Mergers, Acquistions, Account Management, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Print Management, B2B
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Barclays UK Retail and Business Bank April 2011 - June 2013
Winston Staffing: Win - Temp, LLC October 2010 - February 2011
Bank of America February 2009 - March 2010
Bank of America February 2008 - February 2009
Bank of America January 2004 - February 2008
Bank of America December 2000 - December 2003
Fingerhut Companies, Inc October 1997 - June 2000
Bank of America August 1995 - September 1997
Broadway Stores, Inc December 1991 - August 1995
American Express March 1990 - December 1991
Skills
Risk Management, Finance, Portfolio Management, Financial Risk, Analytics, Strategy, Payments, Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Retail Banking, Credit Risk, Business Analysis, Commercial Lending, Banking, Credit, Credit Cards, Forecasting, Operational Risk, Governance, Financial Services, Operational Risk..., Credit Analysis, Change Management, Loans, Relationship Management, Mortgage Lending
Education
University of Iowa 1977 — 1984
Ph.D, Economics
University of Iowa 1977 — 1984
M.A, Economics
University of Minnesota 1969 — 1977
B.S, Economics
University of Minnesota 1969 — 1977
B.A, Statistics
Wiman Corpoartion / RTP Company January 2010 - Present
Wiman Corporation January 1985 - Present
Wiman Corporation 2005 - 2009
Wiman Corporation 2003 - 2005
Wiman Corporation January 1998 - January 2003
Fingerhut Companies, Inc January 1991 - January 1998
Fingerhut Companies, Inc January 1988 - January 1991
Fingerhut Companies, Inc January 1985 - January 1988
United States Army January 1981 - January 1985
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Labor Relations, Plant Management, Start-ups, Policy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Coaching, Account Management, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiations, Performance Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Excel, Vendor Relations, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Sales
Education
St. Cloud State University 1985 — 1988
B.A, Criminal Justice
PREMIER Bankcard LLC June 2002 - Present
FINGERHUT COMPANIES INC January 1997 - April 2002
FINGERHUT COMPANIES INC January 1994 - December 1996
FINGERHUT COMPANIES INC December 1987 - December 1996
Fingerhut Companies Inc. January 1992 - December 1993
FINGERHUT COMPANIES INC June 1992 - December 1992
Fingerhut Companies Inc. December 1987 - May 1992
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY - Learning Resource Center September 1984 - May 1985
Skills
Call Centers, Training, Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Credit, Credit Cards, Recruiting, Accounting, Teamwork, Process Improvement, Interviews, Banking
Education
St. Cloud State University 1984 — 1992
Bachelor of Science degree, Photographic Technology
The Prentiss League 2010 - Present
National Dodgeball League August 2005 - Present
Brainco - The Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design & Interactive Studies August 2003 - Present
Datacom Consulting December 2011 - February 2012
Fingerhut Companies Inc. 1999 - 2002
Fingerhut Companies Inc. 1996 - 1999
Fingerhut Companies Inc. 1993 - 1996
Fingerhut Companies Inc. 1988 - 1992
Skills
Web Design, CSS, WordPress, Web Development, Photoshop, Typography, Graphics, Advertising, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, QuarkXPress, Illustration, Pre-press, Image Manipulation, Layout, Brochures, Copywriting, Retouch, PHP
Education
Brainco - The Minneapolis School of Advertising, Design & Interactive Studies
Certificate Program, Branding
Hennepin Technical College 1998 — 1998
Computer Careers
Hennepin Technical College 1991 — 1993
Specialized Lab :: Independent Study, Digital Prepress
Hennepin Technical College 1987 — 1988
Certificate Program, Graphic Communications II [ Color Pre-press ]
Hennepin Technical College 1986 — 1987
Certificate Program, Graphic Comm: I :: Printing Trades
Cargill, Incorporated 2002 - Present
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1998 - 1999
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1995 - 1998
Skills
Licensing, Trademarks
Education
Augsburg College
BA, Marketing
Minnesota Paralegal Institute
Optum 2004 - Present
Target Corporation 2002 - 2004
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. 1995 - 2002
Watson Wyatt 1994 - 1995
Carlson Companies, Inc. 1991 - 1994
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, BUSINESS/ACCOUNTING
IWCO Direct July 2006 - Present
Fingerhut Companies Inc. January 2000 - March 2002
Fingerhut Companies Inc. April 1998 - January 2000
Taymark - A division of Taylor Corporation July 1988 - April 1998
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Account Management
Education
St. John's University
BS, Business Management
Midwest Supply & Distributing November 2005 - Present
Affiliated Computer Services (ACS) July 2002 - December 2005
Fingerhut Companies, Inc. June 1999 - July 2002
Northwestern Supply Company June 1979 - June 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Change Management, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Product Development, Management, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Account Management, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Leadership, Marketing Strategy
Education
Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business
BCIS
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage April 2004 - Present
Drake Homes November 2002 - May 2004
ARCHWAY MARKETING SERVICES May 2002 - November 2002
FINGERHUT COMPANIES, INC April 1999 - April 2002
ST. PAUL SOFTWARE, INC May 1996 - April 1999
GRAND METROPOLITAN / PILLSBURY November 1989 - May 1996
YORK & ASSOCIATES, INC. September 1986 - November 1989
US BANK (formerly 1st Bank) May 1983 - September 1986
Skills
SDLC, XML, Agile Methodologies, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, Unix, Software Development, Oracle, Databases, Data Warehousing, Integration, Testing, .NET, PL/SQL, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Requirements Analysis
Education
National American University-Roseville
Bachelor of Science in MIS, Computers and Technology
Irondale
Irondale