Montgomery Ward
Industry: Retail company
DescriptionMontgomery Ward Inc. is the name of two historically distinct American retail enterprises. It can refer either to the defunct mail order and department store retailer, which operated between 1872 and 2001, or to the current catalog and online retailer also known as Wards. Brands: Riverside; Airline; Powr-Kraft Headquarters: Monroe, Wisconsin, United States Founder: Aaron Montgomery Ward Founded: 1872 Defunct: June 2001 Parent organization: Colony Brands, Inc.
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Montgomery Ward Employees
G5 February 2015 - Present
Visible-Difference November 2014 - Present
Notch8 October 2014 - November 2014
Self Employment June 2010 - November 2014
Epicodus July 2014 - October 2014
FedEx Office September 2007 - February 2010
FedEx Office 2004 - 2007
Packard Bell 1997 - 2000
Montgomery Ward 1989 - 1997
US Navy September 1987 - September 1989
Skills
HTML, CSS, jQuery, JavaScript, Git, Print Management, Sales, Account Management, Team Building, Sales Process, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Databases, Management, Test Driven Development
Education
Epicodus Web Development School 2014 — 2014
Full stack web development
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing
Ventura College 1987 — 1997
AA, General Studies
PristineBlue® a Division of Earth Science Labs August 2015 - Present
PristineBlue® July 2014 - Present
Pursuit of Excellence, Inc. January 2014 - May 2014
The Vincit Group February 2012 - January 2014
Backyard Living Pools and Spas June 2009 - January 2014
CalSpas March 2006 - August 2008
Zep Manufacturing 2003 - 2006
SalesTrax 2000 - 2003
VoiceStream 1995 - 2000
Montgomery Ward 1986 - 1995
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, HR Consulting, Strategic HR, New Business Development, Budgets, Sales, Account Management, B2B, Selling, Business Development, Marketing, Food Industry, Indirect Channel Sales, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Graphic Design, Employee Engagement, Retail Marketing, Research, Multi-channel Retail, Retail Category..., Retaining Customers, Contract Negotiation, Consulting, Management Consulting, Consumer Electronics, Consumer Products, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Cross-functional Team..., Pools, Spa, Food Safety, Food Service Sanitation, Dealer Management, Dealer Network..., Dealer Relationships, Dealer Marketing, Dealer Programs, Training, Management, Human Resources, Retail
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1986 — 1992
Business Admin
ANN INC. January 1996 - Present
Ann Taylor February 2000 - October 2008
Montgomery Ward September 1995 - January 1996
Skills
Hiring, Store Management, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Associate Development, Visual Merchandising, Profit, Customer Service, Recruiting, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Store Operations, Merchandising
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Nursing
Electronic Technical Services 2013 - Present
Staples December 2008 - Present
Sara Lee Corporation December 2007 - December 2008
Saturn of Cedar Rapids. Allen Motor Company March 1989 - December 2007
Montgomery Ward June 1986 - February 1989
Krause Gentle Oil Corporation February 1977 - May 1986
Skills
Sales, Management, Solution Selling, Furniture, Training, Customer Service, Account Management
Education
University of Iowa 1975 — 1981
Second Semester Senior, Business/Accounting
DeVry Education Group May 2013 - Present
uBid.com June 2012 - September 2012
Midas International February 2006 - May 2012
Midas International February 2004 - February 2006
Midas International August 2001 - February 2004
Montgomery Ward June 1997 - January 2001
Montgomery Ward June 1996 - June 1997
Montgomery Ward April 1995 - June 1996
Montgomery Ward January 1994 - April 1995
Silo, Inc. April 1993 - January 1994
Skills
Forecasting, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Retail, Due Diligence, Franchising, Financial Modeling, Negotiation, SEC filings, Corporate Finance, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Credit Analysis, Franchise Sales, Marketing, Business Planning, Operational Turnaround, Process Improvement, Acquisitions, Accounts Receivable, Working Capital..., Credit Risk, Delivering Results, Collections, Stock Replenishment, Treasury, Divestitures, Inventory Control, Performance Reporting, Merchandise Planning, KPI Dashboards, Workouts, Capital Raising, Corporate Restructuring, Cross-functional...
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1988 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
University of Notre Dame 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Carroll Seating Company February 2014 - Present
Harryman & Co 2007 - Present
The Hauser Group November 2012 - February 2014
Environments That Work November 2012 - February 2014
The Hauser Group May 2011 - May 2012
Walter E Smithe 2009 - 2009
Montgomery Ward August 1991 - January 1994
Davis Associates Architecture and Design April 1989 - July 1991
The Architects Partnership, Ltd. TAP 1989 - 1990
The Architects Partnership, Ltd. TAP 1989 - 1990
Skills
Space Planning, Interior Design, AutoCAD, Design Specifications, Furniture Specification, Project Management, Budget Management, Construction Management, Construction Documents, Sales, Marketing, Furniture, Space-planning, Submittals, Design Research, Furnishings, Interior Architecture, Space planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1987
BS, Interior Design
Taylorville High School 1980 — 1983
Team Beachbody July 2010 - Present
Best Buy January 2003 - June 2014
Best Buy November 1996 - June 2014
Best Buy January 1996 - June 2014
Best Buy January 1996 - January 2003
MONTGOMERY WARD January 1995 - January 1996
United States Air Force July 1985 - June 1995
United States Air Force January 1985 - January 1995
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Sales, Leadership, Training, Management, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Driving Results, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Customer Experience, Consumer Electronics, Team Building, Human Resources, Recruiting, Time Management, Customer Service, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Big Box, Profit, Inventory Control, Store Operations, Multi-unit, P&L
Education
City College of Chicago 1987 — 1988
Certificate, Computer Electronics
University of Maryland University College
general studies, Computer Electronics
Flow March 2010 - Present
Daymon Worldwide June 2008 - November 2009
PETMATE March 2007 - January 2008
Cooper Wiring Devices August 2004 - February 2007
Philips Consumer Electronics August 1997 - May 2004
MONTGOMERY WARD January 1994 - August 1997
Tandy Corporation July 1991 - December 1993
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Advertising, Brand Management, Public Relations, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Marketing, Trade Shows, Product Management, Retail, Packaging, Merchandising, New Business Development, Social Media, Product Launch, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Business Development, Brand Development
Education
University of Maryland College Park
B.A., Communications
JC Penney 2005 - 2011
Serta Mattresses October 2003 - October 2005
Montgomery Ward January 1976 - March 2001
Skills
New Business Development, Big Box, Planograms, Retail Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Driving Results, Microsoft Excel, Loss Prevention, New Store Openings, Fashion
Education
University of Northern Iowa
Target September 2002 - Present
Target 2005 - 2008
Circuit City August 1998 - August 2002
Montgomery Ward August 1992 - August 1998
Skills
Madden Football, Golf, Food Safety, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Profit, Merchandising, Team Leadership, Time Management, Retail, Store Management, Big Box, Sales, Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1993 — 1998
B.A., Marketing, Communication
Proctor High School 1989 — 1993
High school diploma
Blue Cross Blue Shield April 2013 - Present
North American Medical Management May 2012 - Present
Make a Difference for Every Child Foundation 2010 - Present
Make a Difference Alliance Group, LLC 2010 - 2012
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group 2001 - 2003
Deloitte Consulting 1998 - 2001
Kraft Foods 1996 - 1998
Montgomery Ward 1990 - 1996
Skills
EDI, Enterprise Resource..., Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, CRM, E-commerce, Data Warehousing, Supply Chain, Leadership, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Consulting, Trading, Healthcare Information..., ERP
Education
Univesity of Illinois, Chicago 1986 — 1990
BS, Information and Decision Sciences: MIS, Statistics, Operations Research
Retired December 2014 - Present
Northwestern University October 2010 - December 2014
Home Vision Entertainment May 2000 - October 2005
Resource Management Systems, Inc. December 1985 - January 1999
Richlife, Inc. Div of Moxie Int. April 1981 - December 1985
Capitol Records 1973 - 1981
Montgomery Ward January 1971 - November 1973
Skills
Operations Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Logistics, Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1966 — 1970
BA, Liberal Arts
Health @ Financial Security Solutions July 2003 - Present
H&R Block 2000 - 2009
Navy Exchange Command 1987 - 2001
Montgomery Ward 1965 - 1987
Skills
Medicare, Health Insurance, Medicare Prescription..., Employee Benefits, Long Term Care Insurance, Life Insurance, Customer Service, Critical Illness, Underwriting, Strategic Planning, Risk Management
Education
Old Dominion University 1996 — 1996
Executive Leadership Institute
University of Maryland College Park 1957 — 1961
BS, Marketing and Economics
L-A Harley February 2005 - Present
America's PowerSports April 2000 - March 2006
Service Merchandise 1996 - 2001
Montgomery Ward 1994 - 1996
Skills
Income Statement, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Forecasting, Sales, P&L, Account Management, Leadership, P&L Management, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Performance Management, Coaching, Store Operations, Succession Planning, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Purchasing, Customer Service, Training, Market Planning, Management, Store Management, Team Leadership, CPFR, Profit, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Budgets, Sales Operations, Visual Merchandising, New Business Development, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Multi-unit, Selling, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Start-ups, Product Development, Employee Relations
Education
University of Mobile 1971 — 1974
AppEz LLC November 2012 - Present
Send Out Cards February 2009 - Present
Monarch Sales Company, Inc. 2008 - Present
Monarch Sales Company, Inc. December 1974 - February 2008
Montgomery Ward November 1971 - November 1974
Dun & Bradstreet 1968 - 1971
Skills
Small Business, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Public Speaking, Network Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media, Relationship Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Gifts, Lead Generation, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Direct Mail, New Business Development, Sales, SEO, Brand Development, B2B, Direct Sales, Online Marketing, SEM, Public Relations, Web Marketing
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1963 — 1968
BS, Retail Mgt. & Marketing
Ashley Furniture Homestore August 2014 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStore, Southeastern VA June 2012 - August 2014
Bed Bath & Beyond July 2010 - May 2012
Ashley Furniture January 2009 - July 2010
Spirit Halloween/ Spencer Gifts June 2006 - December 2008
Renovation Solutions January 2000 - July 2006
Washington Times January 1998 - January 2000
Hechinger Co January 1994 - January 1998
Montgomery Ward January 1990 - January 1994
Skills
Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Merchandising, Store Management, Inventory Management, District Management, New Store Openings, Recruiting, Customer Service, Driving Results, Team Building, Inventory Control, Multi-unit, Hiring, Training, Big Box, Leadership, Forecasting, Sales, Income Statement, Human Resources, Apparel, Customer Satisfaction, Shrinkage, Store Operations, Planograms, New Store Development, Merchandise Planning, Assortment, Expense Management, Associate Development, Performance Management, Retail Sales, POS, Coaching, Employee Relations, Multi-channel Retail, Multi-Unit Management, Sourcing, Window Displays, Department Stores, Interviews, Multi-unit Retail..., Leadership Development, People Development, Product Knowledge, P, Stock Management, Trend
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2010
Business Management Program
Sheffield School of Interior Design 2000 — 2002
Certificate in Interior Design, Interior Design
Art Institute of Chicago 1995 - Present
Artist/ Educator 1954 - 2014
Montgomery Ward 1974 - 1975
Skills
Contemporary Art, Art, Painting, Fine Art, Visual Arts, Art History, Art Education, Museums, Curating, Sculpture
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1972 — 1976
B.A. Design, Sculpture
Mather HS
Urban Real Estate May 2010 - Present
ROOM-ba! August 2001 - December 2004
Montgomery Ward January 1992 - December 2000
Skills
Listings, Sellers, Buyer Representation, Short Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Relocation, Foreclosures, Condos, Single Family Homes, New Home Sales, Investors, Townhomes, REO, Investment Properties, Real Estate, Buyers, Brokerage, Residential Homes, Property, Landlords, Real Property, Waterfront, Sales, Real Estate Transactions, Marketing, Rentals
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts
Frugal and Fun Mom as well as Learning As a Family July 2010 - Present
Designer at Celebrating Home Formally Home Interiors and Gifts November 2005 - December 2011
First Impressions by Carlee Colonneso July 2007 - August 2009
Liberty Savings Bank March 1998 - May 2006
Montgomery Ward 1994 - 1998
Skills
Blogging, Reviews, Marketing, Leadership, Advertising, Blogger, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Training, Online Advertising, Social Media, Small Business, Sales, Selling, Retail, Time Management, Public Relations, Newsletters, Management, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Fundraising, Budgets, Public Speaking, Real Estate
Education
University of South Florida - College of Business Administration 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Self-employed April 1990 - Present
Montgomery Ward 1951 - 1990
Education
St. Benedicts, Atchison, Ks 1948 — 1951
Economics
University of Oklahoma 1945 — 1946
Indian Prairie School District August 1991 - Present
Montgomery Ward September 1979 - May 1982
Portland Oregon School District August 1976 - February 1977
Skills
Classroom, Teaching, Special Education, Educational Technology, Autism Spectrum..., Behavior Management, Assistive Technology, Team Facilitation, Employee Training, Higher Education, K-12, Learning Disabilities, Career Counseling, Leadership Development, Tutoring, Literacy, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Differentiated..., Child Development, Program Development, Classroom Management, Educational Leadership, Community Outreach, IEP, RTI, ESL, Nonprofits, Applied Behavior...
Education
George Peabody College for Teachers 1975 — 1976
Master of Science, Special Education
University of Notre Dame 1972 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Fanning Howey January 2014 - Present
Onyx Architectural Services, Inc. December 2012 - January 2014
Adecco Engineering & Technical September 2012 - December 2012
Onyx Architectural Services, Inc. November 2010 - September 2012
Walgreens June 2010 - October 2010
ICL Architecture June 1997 - June 2010
Montgomery Ward June 1992 - June 1997
Montgomery Ward & Co. June 1984 - June 1992
Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) June 1980 - June 1984
Skills
Licensed Architect, AutoCAD Proficient, Microsoft Office, Project Management..., Construction Documents, Renovation, Residential Design, Construction Drawings, Architectural Drafting, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Architectural Drawings, AutoCAD, Space-planning, Submittals, Interior Architecture, Design Research, Space planning, CAD, Project Planning
Education
E-Consultant Groups 2011 — 2011
Project Management
E-Consultants Group 2011 — 2011
LEED Green Associate Prep-Exam Course
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Architecture, Architectural Design
JCPenney June 2006 - Present
ShopKo Stores November 1999 - March 2006
Kohl's October 1997 - November 1999
Montgomery Ward September 1996 - October 1997
ETM Studios September 1995 - September 1996
Hallmark Marketing April 1994 - August 1995
Education
University of Oklahoma 1986 — 1992
Bachelor of Interior Design, Interior Design / Interior Architecture
Sedgwick November 1982 - Present
Montgomery Ward September 1980 - November 1982
Skills
Insurance, Claims Management, Workers Compensation, Property & Casualty..., Claim, Risk Management, Liability, Commercial Insurance, Casualty Insurance, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, General Insurance, Employee Benefits, Underwriting, Litigation Management, Claim Investigation, Brokers, Subrogation, Health Insurance, Reinsurance, Business Development, Sales
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1975 — 1979
BS degree, Business Administration
Mt. Carmel High School Chicago 1970 — 1973
High School
ULTA Beauty October 2012 - Present
RedPrairie May 2011 - October 2012
ADP National Account Services May 2006 - May 2011
ADP National Account Services May 2006 - April 2009
Iron Mountain January 2004 - November 2005
Iron Mountain February 2003 - January 2004
Iron Mountain February 2001 - February 2003
Montgomery Ward February 2000 - February 2001
Montgomery Ward February 1998 - February 2000
Montgomery Ward July 1996 - February 1998
Skills
Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Outsourcing, Project Management, Account Management, Mergers, Employee Training, Salary, ADP Payroll, HRIS, Payroll, PeopleSoft, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, Performance Management, Total Rewards, Operations Management, Red Prairie, Labor Management, Compensation & Benefit, Human Resource Planning, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training, Business Process, Recruiting, Business Process..., Change Management, Business Analysis, Management, Strategy, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Integration, Vendor Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Analysis
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2012
Bachelor Of Science, Business, Human Resources Management, 3.97
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2010
Associate of Arts, Foundations of Business, 3.97
Benton Community 1980 — 1984
Business
LogicSource, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Claire's Accessories January 2013 - January 2014
Chico's FAS, Inc. 2009 - 2012
Simon Property Group 2007 - 2009
Whole Foods Market 2005 - 2007
Viox Services (an Emcor Company) 2004 - 2005
Galyans Trading Company 2001 - 2004
Kohl's Department Stores 1996 - 2001
Montgomery Ward 1987 - 1996
Sears Holdings Management Corporation 1983 - 1987
Skills
AutoCAD, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, MS Project, Construction Management, Construction, Project Management, Budgets, Negotiation, Interior Design, Manufacturing, Renovation, Value Engineering, Purchasing, Operations Management, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Retail, Facilities Management, OSHA Certified, Training, Process Scheduler, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Microsoft Excel, Supervisory Skills, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Logistics, Management, Cost Control, Leadership, Merchandising, SAP, Time Management, Real Estate
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1982 — 1983
Industrial Design
Richard J. Daley College, Chicago, IL. 1979 — 1982
AAS, Architecture
Business Evaluation Services January 2003 - Present
Illinois Child Care Services September 2002 - July 2004
United Government Services August 2002 - November 2003
Montgomery Ward July 1995 - April 2001
Skills
professionsal designer..., Psychology, Fashion, Customer Service, Data Analysis, PowerPoint
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, 3.66
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
AS, Psychology
Piedmont Technical College 1978 — 1982
Fashion Merchandising
GMJV October 2012 - Present
AreasUSA August 2008 - October 2011
HMSHost May 1999 - August 2008
Montogomery Ward May 1983 - May 1999
Montgomery Ward 1983 - 1999
Skills
Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Income Statement, Asset Protection, Project Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Hospitality, Contract Negotiation, Auditing, Fleet Management, Shortage Control, Security Management, Retail, Physical Security, Investigation, Leadership, Internal Investigations, Shrinkage, Inventory Control, Profit, CCTV, Surveillance, Customer Service, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Organized Retail Crime, Multi-Unit Management, Interrogation, Interrogation Techniques, Workplace Violence, Loss Prevention..., Store Management, New Store Openings, P, Multi-Unit
Education
University of South Florida
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. July 2011 - Present
Transitions 1-2-3, Inc. - Talent Solutions March 2006 - Present
Durham School Services/National Express July 2005 - March 2006
Andrew Corporation June 2004 - July 2005
T-Mobile May 2000 - May 2004
VoiceStream May 2000 - May 2002
Aerial Communications, Inc. January 1996 - May 2000
Montgomery Ward January 1993 - January 1996
Madigan Stores, Inc. November 1985 - December 1992
Wieboldt Stores, Inc. 1975 - November 1985
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Full-cycle Recruiting, HR Policies, Talent Management, Technical Recruiting, HR Strategy, Applicant Tracking..., Succession Planning, Human Capital Management, HRIS, SPHR, Recruitment/Retention, HR Consulting, Hiring, Career Development, Direct Sourcing, Interviewing, Salary Negotiation, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Talent Assessment, Screening, Resume Writing, Executive Search, Leadership Development, Onboarding, Start-ups, Personnel Management, Management, Strategic Sourcing, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Recruiting, Interviews, Training, Mergers & Acquisitions, Benefits Negotiation, Contract Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Employer Branding, Strategy, Taleo, Screening Resumes, Strategic Planning, College Recruiting
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Mercy Medical Center August 2014 - Present
Alliant Energy August 2008 - Present
Wellmark August 2011 - August 2014
Alliant Energy September 2007 - August 2008
C. Taylor Co June 1996 - October 2007
Montgomery Ward March 1994 - June 1996
TJ Maxx January 1989 - January 1993
Skills
Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Management, College Recruiting, Process Improvement, Leadership, Sourcing, Coaching, Performance Management, Training, Workforce Planning, Diversity & Inclusion, Policy
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1983 — 1987
St Ambrose College
Masters, Organizational Leadership
University of Iowa
Bachelor, Business Administration; Management Science with OperationsManagement and Administrative Studies
Sears Holdings Corporation March 2014 - Present
Sears, Roebuck and Co. April 1999 - March 2014
Montgomery Ward 1993 - 1999
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
Invictus Sales and Marketing, LLC February 2010 - Present
3Com 1997 - 2001
U.S. Robotics 1995 - 1997
Montgomery Ward May 1994 - May 1995
Skills
Channel Marketing, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Multi-channel Marketing, Product Marketing, Account Management, Product Management, Consumer Products, Channel, P&L Management, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Start-ups, B2B, E-commerce, Strategy, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Sales, Consumer Electronics, Product Development, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Channel Partners, Pricing, Market Planning, Sales Process, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Marketing Management, Lead Generation, Trade Shows, Solution Selling, Product Launch, International Sales
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, History
The Container Store December 2011 - Present
Roscoe Village Inn, LLC July 2009 - Present
Fashion Flirts, LLC October 2010 - September 2011
Nitin Enterprises February 2010 - May 2011
Claire's March 2006 - August 2008
Claire's Stores, Inc. 1999 - March 2006
Montgomer Ward December 1994 - May 1999
Montgomery Ward April 1992 - December 1994
Montgomery Ward June 1991 - April 1992
Montgomery Ward June 1990 - June 1991
Skills
Apparel, Fashion, Sales, Marketing, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Trend, Assortment, Wholesale, Retail, Styling, Jewelry, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Management, E-commerce, Profit, Product Development, Team Building, Inventory Management, Time Management, Store Management, Sales Operations, Inventory Control, Merchandise Planning, Retail Sales, Negotiation
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1998
B.S., Marketing Textiles & Apparel
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1988
BS, Marketing of Textiles & Apparel
Apple Retail February 2012 - Present
RCM TRAVEL Inc. January 2007 - Present
The United States Playing Card Company July 2008 - August 2010
BELLAGIO RESORT HOTEL 1999 - 2008
MONTGOMERY WARD 1996 - 1999
DAYTON HUDSON MARSHALL FIELDS 1995 - 1996
SPORTMART 1995 - 1996
RAFAELLA SPORTSWEAR 1992 - 1994
Neiman Marcus 1991 - 1991
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, Marketing, Forecasting, Recruiting, Budgets, Retail, Sales Management, Coaching, Customer Service, Business Development, CRM, Customer Satisfaction, Merchandising, Account Management, Customer Retention, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Pricing, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Sales, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Teamwork, Time Management, Training, Negotiation
Education
Cambridge College 2009 — 2011
Masters, Global Business and Management
University of Iowa 1987 — 1992
BS, BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
BEASLEY ACADEMIC CENTER
LUTHER SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
Jaydee Elder Care Corp. January 1995 - Present
Jaydee Corporation March 1981 - January 1995
Brunswick Corporation March 1979 - March 1981
Chicago Trading February 1976 - February 1979
Montgomery Ward October 1968 - January 1976
Far East Inter-Media, Inc. May 1963 - April 1966
Skills
Facilitating the..., Bridging the gap..., Renewing faith amidst..., Marketing, Training, Advertising, Product Development, Start-ups, Business Planning, Sales, Strategic Planning, Retail, Healthcare, Public Speaking, Social Media, Team Building, Public Relations, Fundraising
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate, Mental Health and Older Adult
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1966 — 1968
Master's degree, Advertising Management
University of Santo Tomas 1961 — 1965
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
DeVry Education Group 2011 - Present
US Foodservice 2009 - 2011
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America 2006 - 2008
USPS Law Department 1997 - 2006
Montgomery Ward 1994 - 1997
Matkov, Salzman, Madoff & Gunn 1990 - 1992
Pettit & Martin 1986 - 1989
Skills
Employment Law, Litigation, Employee Relations, Mediation, Labor Relations, Negotiation, Employee Training, Non-compete Litigation, Employee Handbooks, Non-compete Agreements, Corporate Law, Legal Compliance, Management, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Arbitration, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 1981 — 1984
JD
University of Michigan 1977 — 1981
B.A., Political Science
Car Toys April 2013 - Present
Best Buy March 2010 - April 2013
Car Toys January 1993 - April 2012
Montgomery Ward 1990 - 1992
Skills
Sales, B2B, Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Training & Development, Employee Training, Retail, Direct Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Training, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Team Building, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Strategy, Sales Process, P&L Management, Forecasting, Selling, Product Marketing, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Income Statement, Competitive Analysis, Customer Retention, Product Management, Consumer Electronics, Strategic Partnerships, Key Account Management, Business Development, Sales Presentations, Product Launch, Cold Calling, Product Development, Purchasing, Start-ups, Profit, Negotiation, Market Planning
Education
University of Oregon 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Wilson High 1984 — 1988
Mérieux NutriSciences - North America August 2015 - Present
Silliker July 2014 - August 2015
Paris Presents Incorporated April 2012 - April 2014
Steiner Industries February 2011 - April 2012
GENNCO International, Inc. July 1999 - April 2010
M Z Berger 1993 - 1999
Service Merchandise 1989 - 1993
Montgomery Ward 1985 - 1989
Skills
Forecasting, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Logistics, Global Sourcing, Retail, Negotiation, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Merchandising, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Import, Change Management, Transportation, ERP, Competitive Analysis, Outlook, Team Management, Analysis, Business Analysis, Key Account Management, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Demand Planning, IBM iSeries, Overseas, Data Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Leadership, AS400, Excel, Budgets, Problem Solving, Customer Insight, Total Cost Reduction, Supplier Rationalization, Strategic Sourcing, Cross-functional..., Program Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1976 — 1980
Business Economics, Economics
Niles East High School 1972 — 1976
Advantage Sales & Marketing - Wrigley DRT February 2012 - Present
The Hershey Company 2007 - 2011
Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse 2002 - 2007
Burlington Coat Factory 2001 - 2002
Staples 2000 - 2001
Montgomery Ward 1991 - 2000
TJX 1987 - 1991
Skills
Retail, Inventory Control, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Merchandising, Sales, Management, Training, Inventory Management, Payroll, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Account Management, Marketing
Education
University of Mississippi 1983 — 1987
BS Home Economics Minor -Marketing
George Walton Comprehensive HS - Marietta, GA 1979 — 1983
US Xpress May 2013 - Present
Coca-Cola Refreshments February 2006 - May 2013
The Home Depot 2003 - 2006
Albertsons 1995 - 2003
Megafoods 1993 - 1995
Montgomery Ward 1986 - 1993
Skills
Safety Management..., Risk Assessment, Strategy, DOT regulations, Leadership, EHS, Workplace Safety, Accident Investigation, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Behavior Based Safety, Safety Auditing, Ergonomics, HAZWOPER, Industrial Safety, Environmental Compliance, Hazardous Materials, Workers Compensation, Operations Management, EPA, Safety Training, Continuous Improvement, First Aid, Hazardous Materials..., Construction Safety, Hazard Analysis, Incident Investigation, Hazard Recognition, Iso 9000, Policy, Environmental..., Waste Management, Inspection, DOT Compliance, ISO, Hazardous Waste..., Investigation, Training, Process Safety, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 14001, Risk Management, Environmental Awareness, Fleet Management, Supervisory Skills, Auditing, Quality Auditing, Fire Safety, Process Safety...
Education
University of Phoenix 1998 — 2001
Mode Transportation March 2005 - Present
Exel Transportation Services March 2005 - February 2009
Pliant Corporation January 2001 - March 2005
Smurfit-Stone 2001 - 2001
Viskase Corporation 1986 - 2001
Montgomery Ward 1979 - 1982
Skills
3PL, LTL, Transportation, Supply Chain, Transportation..., Logistics, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Freight, Supply Chain Management, Truckload, Air Freight, Trucking, International Logistics, Shipping, Ocean, Warehouse Management, Freight Forwarding, Operations Management, Supply Chain Consulting, Supply Chain..., Reverse Logistics, Flatbed, P&L Management, Pricing, Ocean Freight, Customs Regulations, Export, Fleet Management, Supply Chain Operations, International Trade, Import, FTL, P&L, Customs Brokerage
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1972 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Riverside Brookfield High School 1965 — 1969
FranNet 2012 - Present
Huntington Learning Center June 1999 - Present
Montgomery Ward January 1972 - September 1996
Laurel Rescue Squad, Inc. January 1989 - December 1991
Skills
Teaching, Educational Leadership, Coaching, Special Education, Leadership Development, Non-profits, Small Business, Business Planning, Business Development, Franchise Consulting, Franchising, Management Consulting
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1993 — 1997
Bachelors Buiness & Managment, Education
University of Maryland College Park 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Quill Corporation 2005 - Present
Dade Behring 2001 - 2005
Montgomery Ward 1999 - 2001
Montgomery Ward 1996 - 1999
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business
BA, Economics
Claire's February 2001 - February 2003
Montgomery Ward 1997 - 2000
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1986 — 1990
Elizabeth Harmon Communications March 1995 - Present
Shaw Suburban Media 2009 - Present
The Woodstock Independent 2000 - 2013
Elizabeth Harmon Communications 1995 - 2012
WMCW 1996 - 1998
Landon Associates October 1989 - January 1994
Montgomery Ward June 1987 - October 1989
Skills
journalist, Advertising Copy, Website Copy, Brochures, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Marketing Copy, Advertising, Blogging, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Editing, Journalism, Magazines, Media Relations, Newsletters, Newspapers, Press Releases, Proofreading, Public Relations, Publications, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Writing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Communications
the e-tailing group, inc. 2001 - Present
Montgomery Ward 1998 - 2001
Montgomery Ward 1994 - 1998
Montgomery Ward 1991 - 1994
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
BS, Marketing
Spencer Gifts November 2012 - July 2013
Macy's May 2008 - November 2012
The Great Indoors February 2001 - December 2007
The Great Indoors / Sears, Roebuck and Co. 2001 - 2007
Montgomery Ward January 1977 - February 2001
Skills
Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Sales, Store Management, Marketing, P&L Management, Profit, Strategy, Big Box, Income Statement, Negotiation, Forecasting, CPFR, Purchasing, Assortment, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Project Planning, Multi-channel Retail, P&L, Budgets, Management, Creative Direction, Recruiting, Business Strategy, Real Estate, Inventory Control, Product Launch, Loss Prevention, Microsoft Excel, Merchandise Planning, Purchasing Negotiation, P&L Responsibility, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Toys R Us April 2010 - July 2014
AJ Wright March 2009 - April 2010
KB Toys January 2007 - December 2008
KB Toys November 2005 - January 2007
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. July 2005 - November 2005
xpedx May 2001 - April 2005
Montgomery Ward 1976 - 2001
Skills
Retail, Team Leadership, Leadership, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Budgets, Training, Strategy, Management, Sales, Human Resources, Account Management, Selling, Time Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Performance Management, Income Statement, Competitive Analysis, Profit, Succession Planning, B2B, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Analysis, Loss Prevention, Big Box, P&L, Team Building
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1975 — 1980
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) February 2014 - Present
Raymond Business Enterprises January 2008 - January 2014
Security Savings Bank September 2006 - December 2007
Raymond Business Consulting February 2003 - August 2006
Harley Davidson Motor Company February 2001 - January 2003
Eaton Corporation January 1998 - March 1999
Brunswick Corporation June 1995 - February 1997
Montgomery Ward January 1983 - April 1984
Control Data Corporation July 1976 - February 1979
Skills
Change Management, Employee Relations, Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Planning, Succession Planning, Analysis, Vendor Management, ISO, MBTI, Banking, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Benefits, Compliance, Coaching, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Cross-functional Team..., Team Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Leadership, Strategy, Business Process..., Lean Manufacturing, Management, Organizational..., Customer Service, Interviews, Program Management, Personnel Management, Training, Human Resources, Business Development, Temporary Placement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Workforce Planning, Business Strategy, College Recruiting, Career Development, Talent Management, Management Consulting, HR Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1977 — 1980
MBA, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1972 — 1976
BS, Psychology, Business Administration
IREM May 2014 - Present
IREM February 2013 - May 2014
IREM January 2012 - February 2013
State Farm Insurance, Joanna Kierys Agency October 2007 - January 2012
Retail Brand Alliance November 1997 - January 2006
Montgomery Ward August 1994 - January 1996
Skills
Customer Service, Sales Management, Insurance, Coaching, Recruiting, Training, Sales, Team Building, Marketing, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Cold Calling, Event Planning, Program Management, Human Resources, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Institute for Organization Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources and Family Studies
Pep Boys December 2002 - Present
MD Office March 2001 - December 2002
Montgomery Ward 1981 - 2001
Skills
Loss Prevention, CCTV, Profit, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Interrogation Techniques, Income Statement, Shrinkage, Inventory Management, Inventory Control
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration
The American Orthopaedic Association January 2015 - Present
Chicago Music and Dance International, Inc. (CMDI) October 2011 - Present
Southport Performing Arts Conservatory (SPACE) October 2009 - Present
CWB Foundation For Children & Music November 2011 - January 2013
Carol Fox & Associates April 2006 - December 2008
Serafin & Associates January 2000 - February 2005
Department of Cultural Affairs January 1997 - January 2001
Stagebill Magazine 1988 - 1997
Montgomery Ward 1984 - 1986
Skills
Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, External Relations, Editing, Promotions, Project Planning, Problem Solving, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Budgeting, Special Events, Event Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Writing, Community Relations, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Publicity, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Issues Management, Blogging, Event Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Research, Journalism, Community Outreach, Crisis Management, Communications Strategy, Strategic Planning, SEO, Proofreading, Web Content, Copy Editing, Spokesperson, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Government Relations, Account Management, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Magazines, Radio, Corporate Communications
Education
Social Media Marketing University
Social Media
The University of Chicago
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Thornwood High School
Ross Stores October 2011 - Present
AC Moore May 2010 - October 2011
May Company Department Stores 2001 - 2006
Wards and Hechts 1993 - 2005
Montgomery Ward November 1993 - December 2000
Education
University of Maine 1989 — 1993
The Home Depot October 2012 - Present
The Home Depot November 2009 - Present
Home Depot November 2009 - Present
None March 2001 - March 2009
Circuit Stores, Inc March 2001 - March 2009
Circuit City 2001 - 2009
Montgomery Ward January 1996 - January 2001
Wards 1991 - 2001
Montgomery Ward January 1993 - January 1996
Montgomery Ward January 1991 - January 1993
Skills
Organized Retail Crime, Training, Physical Security, Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Shrinkage, Management, Inventory Control, Coaching, Leadership, Shrink Reduction, Store Management, Team Leadership, Store Operations, Private Investigations, Internal Investigations, CPFR, Inventory Management, Retail, Big Box, Distribution Center..., Interrogation, Interrogation Techniques, Multi-Unit Management, Multi-unit, Operations Management, P&L, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Workplace Violence, CCTV, Profit, Surveillance
Education
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Basic AcademyMt Sac. College Criminal JusticeMontclair High School
University of Phoenix
for Business
local
TJ Maxx April 2010 - December 2011
Linens N Things April 2007 - December 2008
Marshalls April 2005 - February 2007
Eckerd July 2001 - August 2004
The Home Depot July 1999 - July 2001
Lord & Taylor March 1996 - July 1999
Montgomery Ward September 1991 - March 1996
Education
University of North Texas 1983 — 1988
Polaris Financial Planning January 1996 - Present
Connolly Consulting January 2006 - August 2014
PRG-Schultz January 2001 - January 2006
Montgomery Ward 1994 - 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Auditing, Accounting, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, External Audit, Business Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Receivable, Access, Financial Reporting, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Accounts Payable, Business Process..., Forecasting, Sales, Public Speaking
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1992
MBA, Finance and Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Hewlett-Packard November 1993 - Present
Montgomery Ward September 1986 - January 1992
Skills
IT Service Management, Service Delivery, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Integration, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Security, HP, Sales, Team Leadership, Program Management, Computer Hardware, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Data Center, Cross-functional Team..., Storage, Servers
Education
University of Northern Colorado 1982 — 1987
Radio Flyer Inc. April 2013 - Present
Radio Flyer September 2005 - March 2013
Sears, Roebuck and Co. December 1993 - July 2005
Montgomery Ward October 1990 - November 1993
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. June 1988 - October 1990
Skills
Forecasting, Account Management, Merchandising, Analytics, Business Planning, Strategy, Marketing, Planning, Retail, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, Inventory Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1984 — 1988
BS, Business Administration, Marketing
Ace Hardware Corporation August 1997 - Present
Montgomery Ward November 1977 - June 1997
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Purchasing, Assortment, Retail Buying, Retail Category..., Wholesale, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Trade Shows, Negotiation, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Control, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Global Sourcing, Product Development, Sourcing, Project Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Political Science
Intuit March 2015 - Present
Intuit August 2014 - March 2015
Intuit January 2013 - August 2014
Intuit September 2009 - January 2013
Intuit October 2002 - September 2009
Intuit May 1998 - October 2002
Montgomery Ward October 1996 - February 1998
Skills
Spring, C#, J2EE, XML, jQuery, HTML, Java, JavaScript, SQL, Eclipse, SQL Server, Linux, Agile, JSP, .NET, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, AJAX, Web Services, Perforce, Hibernate, Software Engineering, JUnit, CSS, Software Development, Servlets, SOAP, OOP, Windows, Object Oriented Design, Objective-C, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Spring Framework, Java Enterprise Edition, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
University of North Texas 1991 — 1997
BCIS, Business, Information Systems, Strategic Management
JPL and Associates, Inc. April 2003 - Present
Meritage Homes 2005 - 2006
KB Home July 2000 - December 2002
Adea Solutions 1998 - 1999
Army National Guard May 1990 - May 1998
Montgomery Ward 1992 - 1995
Education
University of Oklahoma 1985 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Public Affairs and Administration
Union High School 1981 — 1985
ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital January 2015 - Present
Company Name (Confidential) July 2014 - November 2014
YRC Worldwide Inc. January 2006 - June 2013
YRC Freight (subsidiary of YRCW) January 2000 - January 2006
Nebraska Medical Center November 1996 - January 2000
Alegent Creighton Health May 1995 - November 1996
Visiting Nurse Association of the Midlands 1992 - 1995
Montgomery Ward January 1992 - January 1993
Skills
Benefits, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Benefits Administration, PeopleSoft, Human Resources, Vendor Management, Management, Compensation & Benefit, Benefits Design, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Hiring, Leadership Development, Leadership, Training, HR Policies, Recruiting, Organizational Design, HR Consulting, Interviews, Change Management, Employee Training, Strategy, Workforce Planning, Compensation, Compensation
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1985 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
HMSHost September 2005 - Present
JC Penney March 2001 - September 2005
Montgomery Ward 1987 - 2001
Skills
Interrogation, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Asset Protection, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Physical Security, Internal Investigations, Retail, Customer Service, Shrinkage, Private Investigations, CCTV, Merchandising, Operations Management, Multi-Unit Management, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Team Building, Organized Retail Crime, Multi-unit
Education
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Jesuit High School Tampa FL 1982 — 1985
Smith Schafer & Associates, LTD September 2005 - Present
Reese Winter & Associates, LTD 2002 - 2004
Komori America Corporation 1995 - 2002
Panasonic 1988 - 1995
Montgomery Ward 1987 - 1988
Nebraska Department of Social Services 1985 - 1987
Skills
Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Returns, GAAP, Accounting, QuickBooks, Auditing, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Sales Tax, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, General Ledger
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1979 — 1984
BS, Accounting
ABC Barefoot Kids January 2013 - Present
ABC Signing Kids August 2012 - Present
Ameritas 1996 - 2011
Montgomery Ward November 1986 - April 1996
Skills
Baby Signing Instructor, American Sign Language, Crochet, Jewelry Design, Sales Management, Creative Writing, Database Administration, Teaching, Small Business, Requirements Gathering, Website Development, Online Research, Networking, Data Entry, Retail, Creative Problem Solving, Training, Google Analytics, Graphic Design, Community Outreach, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Technical Support, Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Business Intelligence, Database Admin, Team Leadership, Leadership, Business Process, System Administration, Data Management, Web Content Management, Technical Writing, Social Networking, Social Media, Fundraising, Event Planning
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1985 — 1989
Bachelors, Consumer Science
Fastenal August 2009 - Present
The Child's Place June 2000 - May 2009
Payless Shoe Source October 1996 - June 2000
Montgomery Ward May 1994 - September 1996
Education
University of Indianapolis 2006 — 2009
Organizational Leadership, Business
Franklin Community High School 1989 — 1993
Price Waterhouse Coopers December 2013 - Present
Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) January 2001 - Present
Sears Holdings 2003 - November 2013
LPRC 2006 - 2012
National Retail Federation January 2005 - June 2011
OfficeMax 1996 - 2003
TJX 1994 - 1996
TJX 1984 - 1994
Montgomery Ward 1971 - 1984
Skills
Multi-unit, Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Retail, Store Operations, Shrinkage, Inventory Control, Corporate Security, Crisis Management, Physical Security, Internal Investigations, Surveillance, Security Management, Investigation, Private Investigations, Workplace Violence, Fraud, Interrogation, CCTV, Leadership, Interviews
Education
University of Southern California 1968 — 1971
BS, Management
Allerton Heneghan & O'Neill February 1996 - Present
Junior League of Rockford 2007 - 2008
montgomery ward 1994 - 1996
younkers 1993 - 1995
Education
University of Iowa 1989 — 1993
BA, Political Science and French
Big Lots May 2002 - October 2007
Montgomery Ward March 1982 - March 2001
Education
University of North Texas
BS, Clothing and Textiles
Integrity Consulting & Investigations, LLC August 2002 - Present
GDP Enterprises June 2006 - Present
Maricopa Community Colleges March 2009 - Present
THE PROGRAM Radio Show - NBC1260 September 2010 - August 2012
Walgreens April 2001 - March 2009
Montgomery Ward 1991 - 2001
Montgomery Wards 1991 - 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Inventory Control, PowerPoint, Loss Prevention, Background Checks, CCTV, Private Investigations, Physical Security, Retail, Surveillance, Community Outreach, Investigation, Interviews, Networking, Staff Development, Management, Event Planning, Fraud, Sales Management, Small Business, Coaching, Troubleshooting, Training, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Employee Relations, Instructor-led Training, Supervisory Skills, Security, Risk Assessment, Leadership, Internal Investigations, Leadership Development, Interrogation, Asset Protection, Executive Protection, Security Management, Crisis Management, Criminal Investigations, Corporate Security, Security Operations, Hiring, Team Building, Enforcement, Emergency Management
Education
University of Phoenix 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology (BSIT)
US Army 1984 — 1989
Communicator, Held Secret Clearance. Honorably Discharged
Horizon High School
High School Graduate
Car-O-Liner 2008 - Present
VI Engineering 2002 - 2008
RLM Global Services, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Dynalogic Engineering 1986 - 1999
Oakland Community College 1987 - 1993
Montgomery Ward 1983 - 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Budgets, Leadership, Product Development, Accounting, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Managerial Finance, Negotiation, Strategy, Training
Education
Walsh College
Post Bachelor courses in Accounting
University of Michigan
BA, Journalism
HMSHost August 1989 - Present
Montgomery Ward December 1981 - July 1989
Education
University of South Florida 1986 — 1987
Human Resources Certification Program
MedStar Health Research Institute August 2014 - Present
MedStar Health Research Institute September 2007 - Present
Sparks Personnel April 1987 - September 2007
Montgomery Ward 1985 - 1987
Skills
Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Management, College Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Resume Writing, Training, Human Resources, Performance Management, Interviews, Sourcing, Staffing Services, Talent Management, Employee Relations, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Internet Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Policy, Time Management, Employee Engagement, HRIS, PeopleSoft, Networking, Healthcare, Deferred Compensation, Hiring, Temporary Staffing, Payroll, Employee Training, Building Relationships, Leadership Development, Screening, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, Employee Handbooks, Vendor Management, Leadership, Executive Search, Technical Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Coaching, Organizational..., Taleo, Contract Recruitment, Exit Interviews
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1981 — 1985
BS, Personnel Management
Ulta October 2008 - Present
Ulta Cosmetics, Salon, Fragrance 2001 - 2008
Montgomery Ward 1990 - 2000
Montomery ward 1989 - 1991
Skills
Merchandising, Planograms, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Driving Results, Retail Sales, CPFR, P&L Management, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, P&L, Assortment, Trend Analysis, Big Box, Multi-channel Retail, Associate Development, POS, Inventory Management, Product Knowledge, Trend, Apparel, Merchandise Planning, New Store Development, Cosmetics, Fashion, Hiring, Succession Planning, Profit, New Store Openings, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Shrinkage, Multi-unit, Private Label, Luxury Goods, Styling, Fixture Development
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Finance, Management
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Finance, General
Robert Crown Center for Health Education February 2014 - Present
The Robert Crown Center for Health Education October 2013 - February 2014
The Robert Crown Center for Health Education November 2011 - October 2013
Finesse Home Organization, LLC November 2009 - December 2012
Spiegel Catalog July 1999 - April 2002
Spiegel February 1997 - July 1999
Spiegel June 1995 - February 1997
Spiegel June 1994 - June 1995
Montgomery Ward December 1992 - June 1994
Montgomery Ward October 1991 - December 1992
Skills
Time Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Health, Nonprofits, Healthcare Management, Program Development, Social Media, Planning Budgeting &..., Leadership, Retail, Merchandising, Management, Budgets
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Marketing of Textiles and Apparel
Downers Grove North
Intercrown Enterprise, LTD October 2001 - Present
Springs Window Fashions September 1996 - June 2001
Montgomery Ward 1992 - 1996
Venture Stores 1987 - 1992
Skills
P&L Management, Merchandising, Product Development, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Market Analysis, Market Research, Outsourcing, Retail, Team Building, Selling, Budgeting, Sales Operations, Pricing, Marketing, New Business Development, Budgets, Account Management, Sales
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Economics
REALTOR Store operations MgrMontgomery wardsJune 1961 - March 1997
Montgomery Ward January 1979 - April 1982
Skills
Short Sales, Foreclosures, Buyer Representation, REO, Sellers, Condos, Relocation, Residential Homes, First Time Home Buyers, Investment Properties, Real Estate, Single Family Homes
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1957 — 1962
Bachelor of Science Marketing and Economics, Retailing and Finance
Montgomery Ward 1983 - 1985
National Bank of Bloomington March 1980 - April 1983
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Retail, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Social Media, Sales
Education
University of South Alabama 1978 — 1980
General academic
Bloomington High School-Bloomington, Illinois 1969 — 1973
High school diploma, General Studies
Effective Writing Solutions (EWS) October 2014 - Present
Walgreens March 2011 - Present
Walgreen Company 2001 - 2012
Walgreens May 2005 - March 2011
Walgreen Co.& East-West Distributing Co May 2005 - February 2011
Montgomery Ward 1975 - 2001
Skills
Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, E-commerce, Visual Merchandising, Purchasing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Forecasting, Project Planning, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Pricing, Sales
Education
University of Maryland College Park
Business Administration
Montgomery Ward June 1974 - October 2002
Montgomery Ward 1974 - 2002
Wards (Montgomery Ward, LLC) 1974 - 2002
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 1970 — 1973
JD, Law
Valparaiso University 1966 — 1970
BA, Political Science
Wilder Signs Logistics ControllerDiscovery Channel Stores1995 - 2000
Montgomery Ward 1983 - 1995
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, 3PL, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Warehouse Management, Freight, Logistics Management, Transportation, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Procurement, Supply Chain..., Transportation..., Shipping, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Management, Truckload
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1979 — 1981
BS, Economics
Gazillion & One January 2007 - Present
Ambrosi a division of Schawk 2000 - 2006
Ambrosi a division of Schawk June 1999 - January 2000
Ambrosi a division of Schawk November 1995 - August 1998
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. a division of Saks Inc. August 1994 - November 1995
Montgomery Ward March 1993 - August 1994
Sears Catalog August 1992 - March 1993
Sears Catalog June 1989 - August 1992
Sears Catalog June 1986 - June 1989
Skills
Creative Development, Fashion, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Advertising, Brochures, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Direct Mail, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Photography, Interactive Marketing, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Typography, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Mac, Interactive Advertising, Catalogs, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing, QuarkXPress
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1986
BA, Advertising/Communication
HCSC 2007 - 2009
TEKsystems 2003 - 2007
Boise Office Solutions 2004 - 2005
RR Donnelley 2003 - 2005
Wallace Computer Services April 2001 - May 2003
Montgomery Ward 1971 - 2001
Electronic Data Systems 1992 - 1994
Skills
Project Management, JCL, Mainframe, Visio, System Administration, MVS, Vendor Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1966 — 1971
BA, History
OGLETREE DEAKINS July 2013 - Present
KRAFT FOODS GROUP, INC. July 1985 - April 2013
MONTGOMERY WARD 1981 - 1985
Skills
Employment Law, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Union Avoidance, Human Resources, HR Policies, FMLA, Onboarding, Workplace Harassment, Discipline, Retaliation, Arbitration, Age Discrimination, Disability..., WARN Act, Reductions in Force, Wage & Hour, Employee Engagement, Executive Pay, Talent Management, Legal Compliance, FLSA, Grievances, Deferred Compensation, Union, WARN, Employment Law..., Employee Handbooks, EEOC, Management
Education
University of Michigan Law School 1969 — 1972
Juris Doctor
University of Michigan 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts with distinction, History
JP Morgan Chase August 1997 - December 2009
Montgomery Ward January 1995 - August 1997
Education
The University of Chicago 1969 — 1973
MBA, Management Sciences
University of Illinois at Chicago 1965 — 1969
BS, Quantitative Methods
Ross Stores September 2012 - Present
Ross Stores March 2012 - September 2012
Ross Stores August 2010 - March 2012
Macy's April 2009 - July 2010
Macy's April 2008 - April 2009
Macy's October 2006 - April 2008
Macy's May 2004 - October 2006
Macy's West October 2002 - May 2004
Macy's West January 1999 - October 2002
Montgomery Ward July 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Shoes, Textiles, Assortment, Merchandising, Financial Planning, Team Building, Team Leadership, Merchandise Planning, Retail, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Retail Buying, Inventory Control, Open to Buy Management, Vendor Partnerships, Strategic Financial..., Assortment Optimization, Apparel, JDA, Store Management, Trend
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1990 — 1994
BA, Economics
University of Phoenix May 2014 - Present
2Believe-N-Me October 2006 - Present
Ascena Retail Group, Inc. October 2010 - May 2014
Progressive Insurance July 1994 - July 2010
Montgomery Ward October 1978 - June 1994
Skills
Claims Management, Property Damage, Subrogation, Casualty, Liability, Claim, Property & Casualty..., Claim Investigation, Legal Liability, Liability Analysis, Commercial Lines, General Insurance, Sales, Training, Merchandising, Customer Service, Driving Results, New Hire Training, Leadership, Team Leadership, Interviews, Human Resources, Team Building, Recruiting, Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Commercial Insurance, Sales Management, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Coaching
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1974 — 1978
Fashion Merchandising
Kansas Department of Commerce August 2002 - Present
JC Pets&Supplies/ Living Water Hatcheries October 1999 - May 2002
Flint Hills tropical Pets/Living Water Aquatic hatchery April 1998 - October 1999
Irma's Pets/ Living Water Aquatic Hatchery April 1996 - May 1998
Exotic Aquatics/Living Water Aquatic Hatchery May 1996 - June 1997
Montgomery Ward September 1991 - April 1996
US Army July 1971 - July 1991
Education
Kansas Department of Commerce 2006 — 2008
Apprenticeship, Career Counselor
University of Maryland College Park
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Lillstreet Art Center June 2012 - Present
Fabrications Art Metal and Jewelry January 1998 - Present
Crate & Barrel May 2006 - June 2011
Publications International January 2004 - December 2005
Evanston Art Center November 2000 - November 2005
Freelance Digital Artist July 1996 - December 1997
Montgomery Ward January 1995 - July 1996
Montgomery Ward February 1993 - January 1995
H-Gun Video Productions March 1991 - August 1993
Pallas Photo Lab March 1991 - November 1992
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Retouching, Catalogs, Digital Photography, Graphics, Visual Communication, InDesign, Photography, Metalsmithing, Enameling, Metalworking, Teaching, Art Instruction, Enamel, Pre-press, Brand Development, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Advertising, Drawing, Photoshop, Art Education, Fine Art, Portraits, Handmade Jewelry, Sketching, Packaging, Creative Direction, Image Manipulation, Fashion, Painting, Social Media, Adobe Acrobat
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1989
BFA, Art
Evanston Art Center
Jewelry Masters Seminar
Oxford Polytechnic
Visual Studies Exchange Student
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BFA, Photography
Car-X Associates Corp March 2010 - Present
Trak Auto 1999 - 2002
Pep Boys 1996 - 1999
Federal-Mogul Corporation October 1994 - 1996
Montgomery Ward 1978 - 1994
Skills
Tires, Automotive, Parts, Automotive Repair, Automotive Aftermarket, Profit, Operations Management, Team Building, Customer Retention, New Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Retail, Income Statement, Automobile, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Sales, Purchasing, Vehicles, Hiring, Process Scheduler, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Budgets, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Merchandising, Training, Sales Process, P&L, Coaching, Leadership, Multi-Unit Management, Fleet Management, Forecasting, Multi-unit, Customer Service, Franchising, Management, Account Management, Profit Maximization, Franchise Consulting
Education
University of South Alabama 1978 — 1982
Business Management
Best Buy May 2013 - Present
Best Buy June 2012 - May 2013
Best Buy February 2010 - May 2012
Best Buy October 2005 - January 2010
Montgomery Ward 1988 - 2000
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Sales, Retail Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Profit, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1984 — 1987
Softpath System April 2013 - March 2014
Donnelly Transportation January 2010 - September 2012
Insight October 2007 - November 2009
Allstate October 1998 - March 2007
Montgomery Ward August 1994 - November 1996
ENTEX Information Services August 1993 - August 1994
Gallagher Bassett Benefit Administrators November 1990 - August 1993
Businessland Incorporated November 1989 - November 1990
Columbia Audio Video November 1985 - November 1989
Stereo Studio November 1980 - November 1985
Skills
Purchasing, Research, Contract Negotiation, Computers, Sourcing, Project Management, Team Building, Marketing, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership, Sales, Sales Management, Account Management, Management, Vendor Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2007
Business Administration and Management, General
William Rainey Harper College 1980 — 1981
Psychology Philosophy
Excel Employment Options 2001 - 2011
Best Buy January 1998 - October 2000
Montgomery Ward July 1996 - January 1998
Pontiac General Hospital September 1995 - November 1996
Skills
Staff Supervision, Microsoft Office, Payroll Processing, Database Administration, Data Entry, Medical Billing, Administration, Team Building, Customer Service, Coaching, Excel, Employee Relations, English, Healthcare, Hiring, Team Leadership, Program Management, Social Networking, Team Management, Teamwork, Word, Writing, Windows, Internet, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science, Health Administration
CA Technologies Systems ProgrammerCNA Insurance1983 - 1998
Montgomery Ward 1979 - 1983
Aldens 1976 - 1979
Skills
Programming, Problem Solving, Dump reading
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1974 — 1976
physics, computer programming
Western Illinois University 1971 — 1974
BA, math, physics
J Crew September 2010 - May 2011
Ginny Polkow Interiors May 2000 - December 2004
Montgomery Ward 1988 - 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Charity Work, Interior Design, Product Management, Marketing, Teaching
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
St. Joseph Catholic Church June 2015 - Present
Carson's September 2006 - Present
Office Max September 1994 - November 2014
Montgomery Ward October 1985 - August 1994
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
Addison Trail High School 1975 — 1979
High School
CORPAK MedSystems 2008 - 2013
Kerry Sweet Ingredients 2004 - 2007
Archibald Candy Corporation (Fannie May - Sweet Factory Division) 1999 - 2002
Bell & Howell 1997 - 1999
MONTGOMERY WARD 1987 - 1997
Skills
Buyers, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Inventory Planning, Procurement, Inventory, Inventory Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Avante, Mapics, Outlook, AS400 system, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Windows 2000, Data Entry, Filing, National Honor Society, Clerical Skills, Clerks, Retail Buying, Retail, purchasing coordinator, Customer Service, Deltek
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1987 — 1990
Computer Science
Kelvyn Park High School 1983 — 1987
High School Diploma