Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   July 2012 - Present
PDI Ninth House, a Korn/Ferry Company   August 2011 - July 2012
The HON Company  July 2008 - August 2011
PDI Ninth House, a Korn/Ferry Company   October 2005 - June 2008
PDI Ninth House, a Korn/Ferry Company   July 2003 - September 2005
Central College  August 2000 - June 2003
PricewaterhouseCoopers, Management Consulting Services  August 1998 - June 2000
Rockwell Electronic Commerce  June 1997 - August 1998
U S West Communications  October 1991 - January 1993
U S West Communications  February 1991 - September 1991

Skills
Organizational..., Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Coaching, HR Consulting, Training Delivery, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Management, Process Improvement

Education
University of Iowa   1994 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources Management

Texas A&M University   1989 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Iowa   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 2015 - Present
Minnesota State University, Mankato  August 2013 - Present
Minnesota State University, Mankato  January 2012 - August 2013
Minnesota State University, Mankato  January 2013 - May 2013
Elektropribor Research Institute   May 2008 - August 2009

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Teaching, Higher Education, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Forecasting, Cognos, SAS

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Mathematics and Statistics

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Corporate Finance, 3.6

Moscow Aviation Institute (State Technical University) (MAI)   2004 — 2009
Associate’s Degree, Electrical Engineering

Experience
Northfield Area Family YMCA  August 2014 - Present
Ever-Green Energy   June 2014 - Present
Verified Credentials, Inc.   January 2014 - April 2014
Omni Workspace  February 2013 - February 2014
Omni Workspace  October 2006 - January 2014
Hearth & Home Technologies   April 2006 - October 2006
A&M Business Interior Services   October 2000 - April 2006
Millennium Technical Institute   July 1999 - May 2002
POS Business Systems   March 1999 - October 2000
Applebees International  October 1998 - March 1999

Skills
Project Management, Integration, IT Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Management, CRM, SharePoint, Business Process, Team Leadership, Budgets, Active Directory, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, ERP, Enterprise Software, Program Management, Vendor Management, Microsoft Exchange, Troubleshooting, Software Project..., VMware, Microsoft SQL Server, Information Technology, Project Planning, ITIL, Requirements Analysis, SQL Server, Web Applications, Systems Analysis, Coaching, Change Management, Crystal Reports, Servers, VMware ESX, Microsoft Dynamics, Windows Server, Citrix, Group Fitness, Certified Group..., Disaster Recovery, IT Strategy, Agile Methodologies, Project Management..., Health Education, Group Training

Education
Lifetime Acadamey   2013 — 2013
Group Fitness Instructor, Group Fitness

Millenium Technical Institute   1997 — 1998
Microsoft Networking Certificate, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1992 — 1996
Bachelor, Music Education

North Central University   1989 — 1991
Music Performance, Music Performance, General

Lifetime Acadamey

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   April 2015 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   August 2013 - March 2015
Stevens County Title Company   October 2011 - August 2013
CSG Openline  March 2008 - June 2009
CSG Openline  April 2007 - March 2008
CSG Openline  October 2006 - April 2007
Boise Cascade LLC  April 2004 - February 2006
Boise Cascade LLC  February 1997 - May 2004

Skills
Team Building, Account Management, Coaching, Customer Service, Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Quality Assurance, Training, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Operations Management, Team Management, Project Management, Call Centers, Management, Payroll, Outlook, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Business Process..., Business Analysis

Education
Spokane Falls Community College   2009 — 2011
General Business, Accounting, Management, Business Occupations

Experience
Minnesota State University, Mankato  August 2014 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 2014 - August 2014
Minnesota State University, Mankato  September 2013 - May 2014

Skills
PTC Creo, AutoCAD, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Finite Element Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Engineering, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Public Speaking, Time Management, Teamwork

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Sauk Rapids Rice High School

Sauk Rapids Rice Highschool

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   March 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters  March 1999 - March 2014
Cargill  June 1993 - February 1999

Skills
Software Development, ABAP, ABAP Web Dynpro, XML, IDOC, Gentran Integration..., EDI, Web Services, Leading Development..., SAP, Testing, SAP Implementation, BAPI, ERP, Visual Basic, IDoc, Software Project..., Requirements Analysis

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

Experience
Goetz Results Communications LLC   May 2010 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   October 2008 - June 2011
Seagate Technology  November 2007 - October 2008
Jostens, Inc.   February 2001 - November 2007
MN Society of CPAs   1998 - 2001

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing, Internal & External..., Blogging, Public Relations, Video, Communications Planning, Corporate Social..., Trade Shows, Content Strategy, Facebook, Strategy, Internal Communications, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Management, Digital Media, Social Networking, Content Development, B2B Marketing, Web Content, Corporate Branding, Media Relations, Publicity, Website Development, SEO

Education
Metropolitan State University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree, Communications/Organizational Mgmt

Experience
Red Wing Shoe Co.  April 2015 - Present
Red Wing Shoe Company  August 2012 - Present
Red Wing Shoe Co.  September 2014 - 2015
Red Wing Shoe Co.  2008 - August 2012
Hearth & Home Technologies   2001 - 2008

Skills
Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Logistics, MRP, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Master Scheduling, Purchasing, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Control, Six Sigma, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Logistics Management, Supply Management, Operational Excellence, ERP, Procurement, Warehousing, Demand Forecasting, Business Process..., International Project..., Pricing, P&L Management

Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   1998 — 2001
BA, Materials Management

Texas Tech University   1996 — 1998

Experience
Andersen Corporation  March 2015 - Present
Volt for 3M   July 2014 - March 2015
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire  January 2012 - July 2014
eBay Enterprise  November 2011 - January 2012
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 2006 - August 2010
Wabasha Marina   June 2007 - August 2007
Federal-Mogul - Lake City   November 2001 - May 2006
LcHosting   July 1999 - September 2001
Fastenal  July 1999 - May 2000
Computer Renovators   July 1998 - July 1999

Skills
Research, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Management, Scanning Electron..., Problem Solving, Laboratory, Optical Microscopy, SEM/EDS, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Continuous Improvement, Characterization, Windows, Nanoindentation, XRF, XPS, AFM, Process Development, Machining, Lean Manufacturing, Press Brake, Inventory Control, Assembly Lines, Phone Etiquette, CNC Programming, Blueprint Reading, Technical Support, Fanuc Robots, Okuma, Fanuc, Tensile Testing, Clean Rooms, Profilometer, Wet Chemical Etching, Reactive Ion Etching, Lithography, Photoshop, ImageJ, Fovea Pro, Metallographic Sample...

Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Materials Science, Major 3.25/4.0

Shandong Polytechnic   2011 — 2011
Materials Science, Chemistry, Chinese Culture

Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical   2010 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Individualized Studies

Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical   2005 — 2005
CNC Machining Certificate - Federal Mogul Grant, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Winona State University   1998 — 1999
Computer Science

Lincoln High School   1995 — 1998
High School Diploma

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2014 - Present
Montana State University  August 2008 - December 2013
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 2013 - August 2013
City of Red Wing- Public Works   May 2010 - August 2012
Joe's Mobil   August 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Aptitude, Solidworks, PTC Creo, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, 3D modeling software, CAD, Engineering Physics, Mathematical Analysis, Material Selection, Kaizen, Outlook, Microsoft Excel

Education
Montana State University-Bozeman   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2008 — 2008
German Language and Literature

Red Wing High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Fireside Home Solutions   August 2012 - Present
Aflac  May 2010 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2003 - December 2009
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 1998 - January 2003
Heatilator, Inc   January 1996 - January 1998
Heatilator, Inc.   January 1987 - January 1996
Arrow Tualatin, Inc   January 1981 - January 1987
Hearth Craft, Inc.   July 1976 - August 1981

Skills
Retail, Pricing, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Account Management, Training, Leadership

Education
Mt. Hood Community College
Associates, Transportation and Distribution

Experience
Stellar Hearth Products   April 2009 - Present
Caribou Coffee  2010 - 2014
Caribou Coffee  2010 - 2014
Hearth & Home Technologies   September 2008 - March 2009
Hearth & Home Technologies   February 2008 - November 2008
Fireside Hearth & Home  2004 - 2008
Hearth & Home Technologies   March 1999 - June 2004
Hearth & Home Technologies   1993 - 1999
Lady Footlocker  January 1989 - September 1989

Skills
Marketing Communications, Pricing, Product Development, Merchandising, Market Analysis, Retail, Web Services, Product Marketing, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Budgets, Sales, Strategic Planning, Training, Leadership

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2009
Certification, Project Management

Minneapolis Community and Technical College   2008 — 2009
Currently Working On, Graphic Arts Certification

Iowa Wesleyan   1990 — 1992
Bachelor, Behavioral Science

Kirkwood Community College   1985 — 1987
Associates of Applied Science, Fashion Merchandising and Retail Management

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   2014 - Present
Rust Consulting  2012 - 2014
Great Clips  March 2008 - 2012
Fantastic Sam's  November 2004 - February 2008

Skills
Supervisory Skills, Telephone Skills, Team Building, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Organizing

Education
Oliver Thein Beauty School   1995 — 1995
Manager Operator License

Concorde Career Institute-MPLS   1992 — 1993
Medical Office Management

Minnesota School of Business
Business communication -Interpersonal relationsBusiness writing-Computer information systems

Experience
Gore  2012 - Present
TE Connectivity  2011 - 2012
Hearth & Home Technologies   2010 - 2011
GE - Appliances  2007 - 2010
Harris Corporation  2004 - 2007

Skills
Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Financial Analysis, Engineering Design, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Strategy, Portfolio Optimization, Market Analysis, Technical Marketing, Consumer Durables, Home Appliances, Pricing, P&L Management, Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle..., International Sales

Education
University of Florida   2006 — 2008
Masters, Business Administration

Penn State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Honeywell  February 2015 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2015 - February 2015
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2014 - December 2014
Hearth & Home Technologies   July 2013 - January 2014
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital   June 2012 - August 2012
Townsquare Media  January 2012 - May 2012
Andi's  April 2011 - May 2012
The College of St. Scholastica - Cable Newspaper   August 2011 - January 2012
Hartley Nature Center - Hartley Nature Trax and Trail Run Fundraiser   February 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Communication, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Human Resources, Accounting, Fundraising, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Radio, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Market Research, Photoshop, Illustrator, Journalism, Salesforce.com, Blogging

Education
The College of St. Scholastica   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising

Lorenzo de' Medici - The Italian International Institute   2010 — 2010
Culinary Arts/Cultural Program

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   2012 - 2013
American Cancer Society  2006 - 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, Data Entry, Customer Service, Order Fulfillment, Call Centers, Phone Etiquette, Office Administration, Dental Insurance, Variable Annuities, Office Management, Communication Skills, Typing, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Cash Handling Experience, Nonprofits, Positive Can-do Attitude, Client Billing, Billing Process, Bulk Mailing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoice Processing, Quality Assurance, Sales, Advertising, Life Insurance, Plastics Industry, Reliable, Prompt, Inventory Control, Supply Ordering, Work Ethic

Education
Lehigh Carbon Community College

Experience
Oshkosh Corporation  March 2015 - Present
Oshkosh Corporation  July 2011 - March 2015
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.   January 2011 - July 2011
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2008 - December 2010
Polaris Industries  2005 - 2008

Skills
Supplier Negotiation, Electrical Engineering, Commodity Pricing, Product Cost Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Engineering, Supply Chain..., Product Development, Project Management, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Automotive, Six Sigma, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Design for Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Manufacturing..., SPC, PPAP

Education
South Dakota State University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Minnesota-Duluth
Masters, MBA

Experience
Imperial Plastics Incorporated   October 2014 - Present
Spectro Alloys Corporation   March 2013 - September 2014
Austin Packaging Company  January 2011 - February 2013
LarsonAllen  August 2009 - January 2011
HNI Hearth & Home Technologies   October 2007 - June 2009
Hearth & Home Technologies (Omni Workspace)   May 2006 - October 2007
Hearth & Home Technologies   2003 - 2006
Hearth & Home Technologies   2001 - 2003
HEAT-N-GLO FIREPLACES, acquired by HON Industries in 2000   1999 - 2000
HEAT-N-GLO FIREPLACES   1997 - 1999

Skills
Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Change Management, Manufacturing, Budget, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers, Organizational..., Business Process..., Due Diligence, Team Building, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Business Development, Project Management, Leadership, Coaching, Business Planning, Product Development, Management Consulting, Procurement, Negotiation, Program Management, Team Leadership, Budgets, LeadershipStrategy..., Forecasting, Sales, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Sales Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Customer Service, Start-ups, Toyota Production System, Operational Excellence, New Business Development, Management, Six Sigma

Education
St. Cloud State University   1990 — 1992
MBA, Operations Management

Winona State University   1984 — 1988
BS, Business Administration - Accounting Minor, Math Minor, Operations emphasis

Experience
Update Ltd   May 2013 - Present
IQ Services  April 2009 - March 2012
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 2005 - January 2007
Starkey Labs  May 1999 - February 2005

Skills
Marketing, Brochures, Graphic Design, Advertising, Web Design, Facebook, Newsletters, Direct Mail, Public Relations, Press Releases, Trade Shows, Layout, Logo Design

Education
Minnesota School of Business
Associates, Graphic Design

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   December 2014 - Present
Cornerstone Management Consulting   January 1992 - December 2014
Cornerstone Standards Council (formerly known as Socially & Environmentally Responsible Aggregate)   December 2011 - July 2012
Harold Sutherland Construction Company   November 2010 - July 2012
Dallas Management Inc   August 2008 - January 2009
Royal Oak Railing & Stairs Ltd   February 2005 - August 2008
Four Seasons Sunrooms  January 2004 - January 2005
Losani Homes  January 2002 - January 2004
The Panigas Group   December 1999 - October 2001
Mail Boxes Etc.  1992 - 1997

Skills
Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Business Development, Negotiation, Business Planning, Project Management, Team Building, Budgets, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Change Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, CRM, Construction, Process Improvement, Consulting, Finance, Manufacturing, Human Resources, P&L Management, Management Consulting, Executive Management, Retail, Succession Planning, Managerial Finance, Workshop Facilitation, Sustainability, Policy, Financial Management, Operational Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Business Turn-arounds, Family Business, P & L Ownership, Facilitation, Developing Best..., Consulting with First..., MTO experience

Education
Ryerson University   1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), accounting/finance

Bathurst Heights

Experience
GE Capital  May 2012 - Present
Johnson Controls Inc  May 2011 - May 2012
Cargill  December 2006 - April 2011
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2003 - December 2006
JDC Consulting   May 2002 - January 2004
ING  October 1999 - May 2002
Meyers Printing Company   January 1997 - October 1999

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Global Sourcing, Leadership, Outsourcing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Supplier Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management

Education
Institute of Supply Management   2008 — 2008
CPM, Procurement Management

Metropolitan State University
BS, Finance

Experience
Client Solution Architects  October 2014 - Present
Client Solution Architects  January 2010 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   2006 - 2009
TransCore  1996 - 2006
McKonly & Asbury  1993 - 1996

Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Change Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Project Planning, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, GAAP, Internal Controls, ERP, Analysis, Forecasting, Accounts Payable, Finance, SAP, Auditing

Education
Penn State University   1991 — 1993
BS, Accounting

Experience
U.S. Bank   September 2014 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   September 2013 - August 2014
UnitedHealthcare  2013 - April 2013
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans  2007 - 2013
Best Buy Corp.  2007 - 2007
Deluxe Corporation  2006 - 2006
Vertis Communications  1999 - 2006

Skills
Microsoft word, Excel,..., SharePoint, PowerPoint, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Captivate, LMS managment, Databases, Training, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Graphic Design, Direct Mail, Marketing, Mac

Education
St. Cloud State University   1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   October 2012 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2011 - October 2012
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.   March 2010 - January 2011
McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.   March 2008 - March 2010
Lear Corporation  1999 - 2007

Skills
Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., Kanban, JIT, Supplier Development, 5S, Supplier Quality, APQP, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, FMEA, Supply Management, Quality Management, TS16949, Supplier Quality..., MRP, Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning, ISO/TS 16949

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2008 — 2010
Bachelors, Business Management

Lansing Community College   2004 — 2007
Associates, Business

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 2004 - Present
Genie Industries  November 1995 - December 2001

Skills
Supply Chain, Materials Management, Purchasing, Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics

Education
Lake Washington Institute of Technology   2002 — 2004
Web Applications Development

Experience
Continental  July 2013 - Present
Veyance Technologies, Inc.   August 2010 - July 2013
Hearth & Home Technologies   August 2002 - August 2010

Skills
Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, HR Policies, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., FMLA

Education
Northwest Missouri State University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Cribb Consulting   2010 - Present
Cribb Properties, LLC   June 2004 - Present
Longville Lakes Marine, LLC   November 2003 - Present
Lakeside Fireplace & Stove, LLC   June 2004 - December 2013
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2003 - August 2003
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2001 - January 2003
Heatilator Fireplace Co   September 1998 - 2001
Heatlator Fireplace Co   March 1998 - September 1998
Gas Technologies, Division of Hearth Technologies   1996 - 1998
Stanley-Bostitch, Div.of Stanley Works   June 1991 - December 1992

Skills
Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Retail, Restaurant Management, Sales Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Restaurants, Carpentry, Navy, Emergency Medical

Education
The Ohio State University   1970 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism

Experience
Bluespire Marketing  September 2015 - Present
Rocket 55  May 2015 - August 2015
Lift Brands  January 2015 - May 2015
Lift Brands  January 2014 - February 2015
Snap Fitness 24/7  January 2014 - January 2015
Hearth & Home Technologies   June 2013 - January 2014
Bluff City Properties, LLC   June 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Online Marketing, Blogging, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Facebook, Customer Service, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Team Leadership, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Creative Writing, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Photography, Sales, Account Management, SEO, PowerPoint, Web Analytics, Creative Strategy, Community Management, Promotions, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Facebook Marketing, PPC

Education
Winona State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communications - Advertising Emphasis

Rochester Community and Technical College   2009 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Travel Study - New Zealand & Australia

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   August 2013 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   June 2010 - August 2013
Harsco Corporation  January 2009 - May 2010
Harsco Corporation  July 2008 - December 2008
Harsco Corporation  May 2006 - May 2008
CODi Inc.  2002 - 2006

Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Accounting, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Financial Audits, Auditing, SOX 404, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Internal Audit, CPA, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, SEC filings, Cash Flow, Managerial Finance, GAAP, Process Improvement, Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Cost Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management

Education
Penn State Smeal MBA Program   2014 — 2016
Executive MBA, Masters of Business Administration

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania   1998 — 2001
BSBA, Accounting

Experience
McNeilus Companies  February 2007 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 2004 - February 2007
MacroTransport Services   March 2003 - April 2004
Invacare - Respiratory Division   May 2001 - February 2003
RR Donnelley & Sons  July 1994 - May 2001

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Shipping, Purchasing, Logistics, Warehousing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Management, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Sales, Strategy, Team Building

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2005 — 2006
BS, Human Resources

Lake Land College   1996 — 1997
Associate of Science, Business Management

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2010 - Present
NEHPBA   January 2013 - Present
JumpStart Marketing   January 2004 - December 2009
Hearthlink International   February 2000 - January 2004

Skills
Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Promotions, Sales Management, Cognos, Product Development, Salesforce.com, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Account Management, Excel, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Project Planning, Retail, Pricing, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Brand Development, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Product Management, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Trade Shows, Leadership, Budgets, Written & Oral..., Sales, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Sales Process, Purchasing, New Business Development, Product Marketing, B2B, Negotiation, Direct Sales, Selling, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Operations Management, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation

Education
Middlesex County College   1978 — 1979
Business Administration & Marketing

Lincoln Technical Institute-Union   1976 — 1977
A/C, Refrigeration & Heating Technology, A/C, Refrigeration & Heating

Experience
Greater Burlington Partnership   June 2011 - October 2014
Hearth & Home Technologies   2008 - 2012
Hearth & Home Technologies   2006 - 2008
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company  September 1985 - December 2004

Skills
Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Team Building, Program Management, Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Human Resources, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Training, Community Development, Leadership, Strategy, Project Management, Budgets, Event Management, Marketing, Business Development, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Recruiting, Management, Coaching, New Business Development, Social Networking

Education
St. Ambrose University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Experience
Saint Paul Public Schools  August 2013 - Present
Cbeyond  January 2008 - March 2013
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2007 - January 2008
The Advent Group  January 2005 - January 2007
Accenture/Best Buy Corporate   January 2004 - January 2005
Lutheran Social Service of MN  January 2003 - January 2004

Skills
Talent Management, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Technical Recruiting, HR Policies, Coaching, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, HR Consulting, Organizational..., Conflict Resolution, Employment Law

Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Experience
Medifast  March 2014 - Present
Simple Ear   October 2013 - March 2014
Hearth & Home Technologies   August 2010 - October 2013
Amplifon USA  May 2008 - May 2010
Sleep Number by Select Comfort  November 1999 - May 2008
Andersen  1995 - 1999
NordicTrack  1991 - 1995
Ford Motor Company  June 1984 - November 1991

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Brand Management, Organizational..., P&L Responsibility, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Advertising, Retail, Brand Development, Product Development, Segmentation, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Program Management, Pricing, Marketing, Analytics, B2B Marketing, CRM, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Forecasting, Leadership, Management, Market Planning, Market Research, Multi-channel Marketing, Online Marketing, P, Strategy

Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire   1982 — 1984
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance Emphasis

St. Cloud State University
Bachelors of Science, Business

Experience
TMK Administrative Resources   October 2012 - Present
TMK Administrative Resources   January 2010 - Present
Gannett Peak Partners   January 2010 - Present
CourseAvenue, Inc.   April 2010 - September 2012
Hearth & Home Technologies   August 2006 - May 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Project Management, Process Scheduler, Travel Arrangements, Constant Contact, Social Networking, Account Management, Time Management, E-Learning, Databases, Sales, Management, Salesforce.com, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Social Media, Strategic Planning, Invoicing, Payroll, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1981 — 1985
Bachelors, Education

Experience
HNI Corporation  May 2015 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   October 2014 - May 2015
artcobell  January 2014 - October 2014
Artcobell  April 2012 - January 2014
Matco Tools, a Danaher Company  February 2010 - April 2012
Hearth & Home Technologies - PA   January 2008 - February 2010
Hearth & Home Technologies - MD   June 2004 - January 2008
The Gunlocke Company - NY   May 2002 - June 2004
The Gunlocke Company - NY   July 1998 - May 2002

Skills
Training Delivery, Data Management, Quality Systems, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Quality System, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, JIT, Operational Excellence, Training, Value Stream Mapping, Toyota Production System, Product Development, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Kanban, Standard Work, TPM, 5S, Six Sigma, Leadership, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, SMED, Poka Yoke, Manufacturing Operations, SPC, Manufacturing..., PPAP, Lean Transformation, FMEA, Supplier Quality, APQP, Program Management, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering

Education
Kettering University   1996 — 2001
BSME, Engineering

Kettering University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Quality Retail Systems Inc.   February 2007 - Present
BNI  2010 - 2015
Seattle Opera  May 2001 - July 2006
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 1996 - March 2000
Hechinger Company  February 1995 - May 1996
Hechinger  1993 - 1995

Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Management, Fundraising, New Business Development, B2B, Direct Sales, Sales Force Development, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Change Management, Staff Training, Business Strategy, Non-profit..., Proposal Writing, Technology Integration, Writing, Arts Administration, Employee Training, Sales Process, Business Networking, Sales Presentations, Building Relationships, Training, Business Development, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Team Building

Education
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
B.S., Business Management and Public Policy

Applied Concepts Institute   2010 — 2010
Sales and Team Management

Leadership Development Associates   2010 — 2010
Management, Human Resources

Seattle Film Institute   2001 — 2003
Film Production, Film History & Theory

Dov Simens Film School   1999 — 1999
Film Production

Syracuse University   1989 — 1993
B.S., Business Management & Public Policy

Experience
Honeywell Automation & Control Solutions  October 2012 - Present
Chamilia  April 2011 - May 2012
Malt-O-Meal  August 2010 - March 2011
Hearth & Home Technologies   November 2004 - July 2010
Fargo Electronics  1997 - 2004
Victoria's Secret  1992 - 1996

Skills
Merchandising, Product Development, Project Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising Strategies, New Store Development, Creative Design..., Store Design, Brand Developement, Global Sourcing, Supplier Management, Brand Licensing, Retail Sales, Retail Marketing, Store Fixtures, Store Management, Purchase Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Supply Management, Selling, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Business Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, retail growth & strategy, New Business Development, Sourcing, Retail, Pricing, Procurement

Education
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science, Apparel & Textiles

Rochester Community College, Rochester, MN
Associates of Science, Merchandising

Experience
Fireside Hearth and Home  January 1995 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   1995 - Present
United States Air Force  June 1967 - October 1994

Education
Texas Tech University   1971 — 1972
MBA, Management

West Virginia Wesleyan College   1963 — 1967
BA/Bus-MBA, Business Management

Experience
Sleep Number by Select Comfort  January 2012 - Present
K&L Ventures, LLC   November 2011 - Present
Pentair Inc  September 2010 - January 2012
Hearth & Home Technologies   June 2008 - September 2010

Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Product Development, FMEA, Engineering, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Recruiting, Manufacturing, GD&T, Six Sigma

Education
South Dakota State University   2003 — 2008

Experience
Cogentix Medical (formerly Uroplasty, Inc.)   November 2014 - Present
DiaSorin Inc.  September 2008 - July 2014
American Dental Partners  June 2006 - August 2008
Hearth & Home Technologies   April 2000 - May 2006

Skills
Performance Management, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Coaching, Process Improvement, Mergers, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Payroll, Organizational..., Recruiting, Community Outreach, Employee Wellness, Strategic Planning, Deferred Compensation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Management, Healthcare, Training, Leadership Development, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, HR Policies, FMLA, Time Management, Team Leadership, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Taleo, College Recruiting

Education
St. Cloud State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management, emphasis in Human Resources

Experience
Snap-on Tools  September 2005 - Present
HNI Corporation  August 1993 - September 2005
The HON Company  2003 - 2005
Hearth & Home Technologies   1999 - 2003
Heatilator   2000 - 2002

Skills
Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, JIT, Operational Excellence, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Kanban, Management, Supply Chain, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Process Improvement, Training, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., TPM, Manufacturing, FMEA, Materials Management, Purchasing, Six Sigma

Education
Lindenwood University   1989 — 1991
MBA, Management

Western Illinois University   1987 — 1989

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   February 2014 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   September 2011 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   2006 - September 2011
Hearth & Home Technologies   1999 - 2006
Hearth & Home Technologies   1997 - 1999
Hearth & Home Technologies   1995 - 1997
Sons Of Norway  1993 - 1995
Star of the North State Games   1992 - 1993

Skills
Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Pricing, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Sales Process, Sales, Merchandising, Marketing Management, Product Launch, Process Improvement, Consumer Products, Product Management, P&L Management, Trade Shows, Market Analysis, Account Management, Supply Chain Management, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Brand Management, Marketing, Market Research, Sales Management, Budgets, Retail, Business Planning, Leadership, B2B, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Strategy, Pricing Strategy

Education
St. John's University   1989 — 1993
BA, Communications

St. Peter High School   1982 — 1989

Experience
Ramsey County  September 2013 - Present
YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities  March 2011 - September 2013
JES Repair, LLC   March 2009 - 2010
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 2004 - February 2009
Fireside Corner   January 1996 - January 2000

Skills
HVAC, Project Management, Training, Product Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Sales, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Pricing, Inventory Management, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Scheduler, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Public Speaking, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Negotiation, Management, Customer Service, Coaching, Operations Management, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Sales Operations

Education
Dunwoody Institute   2010 — 2011
Facilities Services Management Certificate, Building Electrical & HVAC Maintenance

Saint John's University   1978 — 1982
BS, Chemistry & History Majors

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   August 2008 - Present
Rosemount Office Systems  September 1998 - March 2008

Skills
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Team Building, Forecasting, Training, Leadership

Education
Luther College   1969 — 1973
BA, Elementary Education

Experience
GreyHawk Design & Fabrication   November 2011 - Present
Crenlo, LLC  August 2010 - October 2011
Osemi   2009 - 2010
Hearth & Home Technologies   September 2007 - January 2009
The Toro Company  August 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Product Design, Rendering, AutoCAD, CAD, Drawing, Solidworks, 3D rendering, Pro Engineer, Design for Manufacturing, Testing, Solid Modeling, Engineering, Machining, Sheet Metal

Education
Northwest Technical Institute   2006 — 2007

Zumbrota-Mazeppa High School   1995 — 2006
General Diploma

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   April 2011 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   1987 - 2009

Skills
Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Design for Manufacturing, Operations Management, Toyota Production System, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Forecasting, Sales, Kanban, Leadership, Pro Engineer, Complex Project..., Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, FMEA, Supply Chain

Education
University of St. Thomas   2001 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

North Dakota State University   1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   May 1999 - Present

Skills
Pricing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Standard Work, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Retail, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Product Marketing, P&L Management, Training, Key Account Development, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Purchasing, Market Analysis, Supply Chain, Sales, Key Account Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Operations Management

Education
Minnesota School of Business
Associates

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies   February 2014 - Present
IBM  April 2013 - November 2013
HALCON  January 2013 - April 2013
Sunpower, Inc.   June 2010 - June 2011
Dripping Wet Water, Inc   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Sheet Metal Design, Creo Parametric, Solidworks, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling

Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Hearth & Home Technologies  

Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Logistics

Education
Minot State University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Experience
Le-Vel.com  August 2014 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 2011 - Present
Covidien  September 1992 - September 2010

Skills
Forecasting, MRP, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Master Scheduling, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management

Education
Minneapolis Business College   1986 — 1987
Accounting, Accounting

Wabasha Kellogg High School   1982 — 1986

Experience
Capital Safety  March 2008 - Present
Hearth & Home Technologies   January 1997 - March 2008
Electrolux Major Appliances  June 1990 - December 1996

Education
St. Cloud State University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Manufacturing Engineering