Oriental Trading Company
Oriental Trading Company is a direct merchant of value-priced party supplies, arts and crafts, toys and novelties and school supplies. It was founded in 1932 as one of the United States' first wholesaling companies. Customer service: 00 1 402-331-6800 Founder: Harry Watanabe CEO: Steve Mendlik (29 Dec 2017–) Headquarters: Omaha, Nebraska, United States Subsidiaries: SmileMakers, MindWare Holdings, Inc, Fun Express, Inc. Parent organization: Berkshire Hathaway
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Oriental Trading Company May 2015 - Present
Skills
Forecasting, Merchandising, Purchasing, Procurement, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Customer Service, SAP, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Product Development, PowerPoint, Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Budgets, Negotiation, Pricing, Retail, Assortment, Inventory Control, Business Intelligence, Outlook, Vendor Management, Data Integrity, Leadership, Vendor Relationships, Teamwork, Visual Merchandising, Process Improvement, Event Planning, Word, Excel, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Lotus Notes, Photoshop, Photography, Sage ERP X3, Training, Marketing, Visio, Project Management, Social Media, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Email Newsletter Design, Email Strategy
Education
Doane College 2012 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2002 — 2006
Business Administration
Vivint May 2015 - Present
Vivint May 2015 - Present
Ancestry.com October 2014 - November 2014
Oriental Trading Company 2012 - 2012
NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC February 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Computer Proficiency, FileNet, Windows 7, Windows XP, Linux, Mac OS, Microsoft Word, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Android, Video Games, Microsoft Office, Typing, Organization Skills, Computer Maintenance
Education
Brigham Young University 2011 — 2017
Computer Science
Elkhorn High School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, General Studies, 3.6
Adams Land and Cattle Company September 2012 - Present
Oriental Trading Company September 2008 - April 2011
Cabela's April 2008 - September 2008
Cabela's September 2004 - April 2008
Cabela's May 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Inventory Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Analysis
Education
Chadron State College 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts Degree; Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration; an emphasis in Finance
Lindsay Corporation July 2014 - Present
MST Trucking, Inc 1998 - Present
Oriental Trading Company 2006 - 2014
American Business Women's Association 2004 - 2012
Commercial Federal Bank 1996 - 2006
Skills
Process Improvement, Operations Management, Leadership, Performance Management, Team Building, Vendor Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Coaching, Training, Management, Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Relations, Account Management, Call Center, P&L Management, Call Centers, Logistics, Audit and Risk..., Team Leadership, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Purchasing, Human Resources, Recruiting, Hiring, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Supply Chain, Change Management, Leadership Development, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Merchandising, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Forecasting, Strategy, Risk Management, Product Management, Banking
Education
College of Saint Mary 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Business Leadership
Oriental Trading Company 2010 - 2014
Oriental Trading Company 2008 - 2010
Leo A Daly 2007 - 2008
American Century Investments 1998 - 2007
Prime Media, Inc. 1995 - 1998
Valentine Radford Advertising, Inc. 1991 - 1995
S&N Design 1988 - 1991
Education
Kansas State University 1983 — 1988
BFA, Fine Arts
Oriental Trading Company December 2010 - Present
pfdesign-ctoc December 2008 - September 2010
Oriental Trading Company February 2002 - December 2008
Nebraska Sports Magazine 2000 - 2002
LDMI 1995 - 2000
Financial News & Daily Record 1992 - 1994
Skills
Catalogs, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Adobe Acrobat, Brochures, Marketing, Layout, Advertising, Copywriting, Dreamweaver, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Mac, InDesign, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Illustrator, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Typography, Newsletters, Pre-press, Photoshop, Publications, CSS, Magazines, Email Marketing, Image Manipulation, SEO, QuarkXPress, Web Development, Web Design, Branding & Identity, Posters, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Flash, User Interface Design, Creative Strategy, Art, Photography, Mac & PC platforms, Online Marketing, Digital Photography, User Experience, Website Development, Vector Illustration, Integrated Marketing, Business Cards
Education
Iowa State University 1995 — 2000
BA, Art and Design
Global NetWatch December 2010 - Present
FIIRO October 2014 - Present
Home Team Services, LLC March 2006 - Present
Technology Monitoring Solutions December 2013 - June 2014
iSECUREtrac November 2011 - December 2013
Planet Consulting May 2009 - October 2010
Connect IT Staffing May 2007 - April 2009
Oriental Trading Company June 1996 - February 2006
Infogroup January 1987 - June 1996
Skills
Executive Management, Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Budgeting, Change Management, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Management Consulting, E-commerce, Budgets, Management, Leadership, Team Building, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Recruiting, Start-ups, Sales Management, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Selling, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Business Intelligence, SaaS, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Integration, B2B, Consulting, Outsourcing, Solution Selling, Analytics, Business Process..., Telecommunications
Education
Iowa State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Double Major: Computer Science & Business Administration
Carroll Kuemper High School 1978 — 1982
High School
Berkshire Hathaway Pipeline Group April 2004 - Present
Oriental Trading Company August 1998 - April 2004
Skills
Oracle Financial, Accounts Payable, AS400 system, Inventory Control, Payroll, Accounting, Accounting Applications, Account Reconciliation, Inventory Accuracy, Inventory, Tax Preparation, Internal Controls, SOX Compliancy, Accruals, People Skills, Leadership, User Acceptance Testing, Fixed Assets, OGSYS, Financial Reporting, 1099 Preparation, Quarterly Taxes, Multi-company, G/L Analysis, V Lookups, Financial System..., Natural Gas, Monthly Close, Year-end Close, Monthly Close Process, Intercompany..., G/L Reconciliations, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Supervisory Skills, Order Processing, Inventory Planning, Physical Inventory, Cycle Counting, Bank Reconciliation, Monthly Closing, Cash Receipts, Mas 90, Ledger, Use Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Fixed Asset Management, Accpac, Petty Cash, Project Accounting, Depreciation
Education
Iowa Western Community College
Certification, Accounting Technician
Sergeant's Pet Care Products April 2014 - February 2015
Oriental Trading Company June 2013 - January 2014
Oriental Trading Company April 2013 - June 2013
SalonCentric - A Division of L'Oreal USA June 2012 - March 2013
Anthropologie June 2011 - August 2011
SANO INTERNATIONAL May 2010 - July 2010
Elkhorn Partners LP May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Customer Service, Photoshop, Purchasing, Economics, Communication, Business Analysis
Education
Brandeis University 2008 — 2012
B.A., Economics, Business
MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY Maastricht 2011 — 2011
School, Business and Economics
Bed Bath & Beyond August 2006 - June 2011
Oriental Trading Company September 2002 - June 2005
Royal Air Force January 2000 - June 2001
Royal Air Force December 1992 - January 2000
Royal Air Force March 1991 - December 1992
Royal Air Force August 1989 - March 1991
Skills
Leadership, Electronics, Inventory Control, Microsoft Office, Military Experience, Maintenance & Repair, Soldering, Radar, Inventory, Cashiering, Loss Prevention, Distribution Center..., MSSR, Matlab, Visio, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, PSpice, Military, Defense, Transmitters, Receivers, HF Communications, TQM, HDL Designer, JDA
Education
Colorado Technical University 2015 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Systems Engineering
Colorado Technical University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering, 3.90
No 1 Radio School, Royal Air Force 1989 — 1991
BTEC ONC, Engineering
The Aristotle Corporation July 2015 - Present
Harry and David October 2011 - February 2015
Gibson Guitar September 2011 - October 2011
Guitar Center March 2011 - September 2011
Musicians Friend January 2009 - March 2011
Musicians Friend 2006 - 2008
Musicians Friend 2003 - 2006
Oriental Trading Company 2002 - 2003
Musicians Friend 1998 - 2002
Golfsmith 1997 - 1998
Skills
E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Team Building, Marketing Research, Purchasing, Negotiation, Product Development, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Sales Management, Management, Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Strategy, Product Marketing, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Product Management, Start-ups, Operations Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Income Statement, Business Planning, Sales Operations, CRM, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Pricing, Sourcing, Analytics, Inventory Control, Market Research, Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, P&L
Education
Iowa State University 1974 — 1979
Computer Science, Mathematics
Lennox High School, Lennox, SD 1970 — 1974
MasTec Network Solutions June 2011 - Present
Jade Staffing LLC June 2011 - Present
Reed & Associates December 2009 - May 2011
Oriental Trading Company August 2009 - November 2009
Diversified Solutions April 2009 - November 2009
Software Engineering Services (SES) April 2009 - July 2009
Diversified Solutions April 2009 - July 2009
Contemporary Analysis Inc. March 2009 - April 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska March 2008 - February 2009
CSS Staffing March 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Analysis, Problem Solving, Databases, Process Improvement, Architecture, Data Warehousing, SQL Server, Statistics, Troubleshooting, Dashboards, Risk Management, Benchmarking, Excel, Business Rules, Reconciliations, Access, PowerPoint, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, ETL, Research, SSIS, OLAP, SQL, SSRS, Word, Documentation, Data Modeling, Database Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, ERP, CRM, Program Management, Analytics, Crystal Reports, T-SQL, Testing, Data Mining, SharePoint, Visual Basic, Quality Assurance, Software Documentation, Visio, Integration, Business Analysis, SDLC
Education
Creighton University 2009 — 2012
MBA
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1982 — 1990
BSBA, Finance, cum laude
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CreativeLive
Westside High School
Salutatorian, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Dominion Enterprises October 2012 - Present
Overdrive Marketing July 2012 - August 2012
Half Price Books December 2007 - March 2012
Oriental Trading Company 2011 - 2012
Instant Imprints September 2005 - December 2007
Various July 2003 - December 2007
Metroplex Finishing July 2003 - August 2005
Mercy St. John's Hospital August 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, InDesign, Illustrator, Logo Design, Advertising, Photoshop, Email Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Flash Animation, Image Manipulation, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Social Media Marketing, Visual Communication, Brand Development, Catalogs, Flyers, Digital Photography, Video Editing, Photography, Illustration, Posters, Interaction Design, Mac, Flash, Creative Direction, Direct Mail, User Experience, Layout, Banners, Wordpress, Web Design, CSS, Creative Strategy, Newsletters, User Interface Design, Packaging, Vector Illustration
Education
Drury University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Collin County Community College 2014 — 2014
Certificate in Web Development
Streck, Inc January 2004 - Present
It's Deductible (Intuit) January 2003 - August 2003
The Butler Company April 2000 - December 2002
Oriental Trading Company October 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Product Development, Customer Service, Account Management, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, Purchasing, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Management, Sales, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Capital Equipment, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Salesforce.com, Sales Process
Education
Papillion LaVista 1998 — 2000
Cheonggang Academy
Oriental Trading Company August 2012 - Present
Kiewit January 2012 - August 2012
West Corporation August 2009 - January 2012
Buena Vista University August 2005 - May 2009
Skills
HTML, CSS, Computer Hardware, PHP, Visual Basic, C++, Microsoft Office, SQL
Education
Buena Vista University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Theatre
Somethin Bout llc. December 2011 - Present
Demco, Inc. February 2010 - September 2011
UP Spatique January 2005 - December 2009
Oriental Trading Company June 2005 - January 2007
Lands' End August 1999 - April 2005
Unionbay Sportswear June 1994 - July 1999
CYGNE DESIGN February 1992 - June 1994
Merry Go Round Enterprises May 1984 - January 1992
Skills
Product Development, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, P&L Management, Merchandising, Team Leadership, Global Sourcing, Store Operations, Product Design, Store Management, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Retail, Sales, Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Fashion, Private Label
Education
Flagler College
Liberal Arts
Stay-at-Home Mom February 2010 - Present
Hayneedle September 2004 - February 2010
Oriental Trading Company 2000 - 2003
Education
Creighton University 1997 — 2001
House of Blues Orlando May 2013 - Present
ELM Locating April 2010 - September 2010
Oriental Trading Company September 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Recording Engineering, Mixing, Live Sound, Front of House Mixing..., Monitor Engineering, Musician, Pro Tools, Apple Logic, Audio Visual..., Broadcast Television, Camera Operating, Wireless Communications..., Game Audio...
Education
Full Sail University 2013 — 2014
Bachelors of Science, Show Production
Full Sail University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Recording Arts
Iowa Western Community College 2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Marketing
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
First Data Corporation July 2013 - Present
Oriental Trading Company April 2012 - June 2013
Open Door Mission June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Building, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Leadership, Time Management, Retail, Training
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2009 — 2012
BS in General Studies, Minor in Sociology
Iowa Western Community College 2001 — 2007
Associate of Arts (AA), Psychology and Sociology
Variety Distributors Inc. May 2014 - Present
Hineline home furnishings September 2013 - Present
Jacobs Corp March 2013 - March 2014
Kinney Drugs September 2012 - February 2013
Oriental Trading Company April 2011 - September 2012
Variety Distributors Inc. June 2005 - April 2011
Pamida 2004 - 2006
Skills
Time Management, Purchasing, Sales, Team Leadership, Assortment, Retail Category..., Marketing, PowerPoint, Planogram Development, Microsoft Word, Analytics, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Planograms, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Import, Management, Advertising, Negotiation, Sourcing, Pricing, Product Development, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Retail, Forecasting, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Institue of Computer Science 1990 — 1991
Certificate of Completion, Computer Programming
Des Moines Area Community College 1987 — 1988
Manilla
Manilla
Oriental Trading Company August 2015 - Present
Wells Fargo Advisors January 2015 - May 2015
Washington University in St. Louis August 2014 - May 2015
Anhua Agricultural Insurance Co. Ltd. June 2013 - August 2013
CHINA CITIC BANK June 2012 - August 2012
GW Colonial Connections April 2011 - May 2012
Field Day Development June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Research, Finance, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Mandarin, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Valuation, Event Planning, Computer Language, SAS programming, International Business, International Marketing, German, C, R, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Analysis, Social Media, Project Management
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Master of Science in Finance, Corporate
The George Washington University - School of Business 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, International Business
European Business School Oestrich-Winkel 2012 — 2012
Finance, General
Millard West High School 2007 — 2010
High School
Interior Solutions February 2014 - March 2014
Integrated Landscape Management July 2011 - December 2013
THQ July 2007 - December 2010
Cuellar Realty Services March 2007 - June 2007
Cabela's July 2006 - December 2006
Applebee's November 2005 - July 2006
Village Inn Restaurants October 2004 - February 2005
Oriental Trading Company August 2003 - September 2003
Hewlett-Packard June 2003 - August 2003
Kmart Corporation July 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Photoshop, Web Design, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Graphic Design, Outlook, Technical Support, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Horticulture, Xeriscaping, Plant Pathology, Plant Identification, Landscape Design, Hardscape Design, Garden Design, Landscape Photography, Flowcharts, Brainstorming, MS Visio, MS Office Suite, Internal Communications, Word, Telephone Skills, General Awesomeness, Gmail, Research, Analysis Services, Vendor Relationships, Procuring, Computer Building, Web Maintenance, Business Cards, Business Process Mapping, Business Process..., Business Process..., Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Team-oriented, Team-spirited, Creative Services, Wordpress, Scientific Photography, Debate, Communications..., Mobile Device Management, Google Apps, Email Marketing
Education
Mesa Community College 2013 — 2013
N/A, Photoshop CS6/CC, 104.8% (A)
Collins College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Game Design
Bryan High School 1999 — 2003
HS Diploma, General Studies
Scholle Corporation October 2014 - Present
Scholle Corporation October 2013 - Present
Scholle Packaging September 2009 - October 2013
Scholle Packaging January 2006 - September 2009
Scholle Packaging November 2004 - January 2006
Ambrosi May 2004 - November 2004
Oriental Trading Company May 2003 - March 2004
STATS, Inc. May 2000 - March 2003
Skills
Copywriting, Branding & Identity, Trade Shows, Packaging, SEO, InDesign, Illustrator, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Video Production, Photoshop, B2B Marketing, B2B Marketing..., Advertising, Corporate Branding, Project Management, Web Design, Brand Development..., Public Relations, B2B Marketing Strategy, Brand Developement, employee communications, website content..., Change Communications, Brand Awareness, Video, Marketing Budget, Presentation Development, Sustainability, Strategic Thinking, Marketing Management, SPIN Selling, Internal Communications, Screenwriting, Art Direction, Integrated Marketing, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Social Media, Cross-functional Team..., Management
Education
Cornell University 2013 — 2014
Marketing Strategy Certificate, Marketing Strategy, Complete
Concordia University, Nebraska 1996 — 2000
BFA, Graphic Design
Immaculata High School 1992 — 1996
General, Liberal Arts
Right-Tech Computer Solutions July 2013 - Present
Oriental Trading Company September 2009 - July 2013
Oriental Trading Company September 2009 - July 2013
Flextronics May 2005 - October 2008
Wendys September 1998 - May 2005
Skills
Windows, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Training, Managed Services, Sales, Sales Operations, Multi Tasking, Highly motivated..., Close Attention to..., Team-oriented, Creative Problem Solving, Timely Decision Making, Engaging Public Speaker, Organization &..., Time Management, Customer Service, Call Centers, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Employee Training, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Data Entry, Telephone Skills, People Skills, Goal Oriented, Building Relationships
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Omaha 2002 — 2005
Associate's degree, Computer Electronics and Engineering Technology
Embraer Defense and Security June 2014 - Present
Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division October 2012 - June 2014
Piper Aircraft October 2010 - November 2010
Bullet Line May 2010 - August 2010
Intel Corporation August 2009 - January 2010
Oriental Trading Company May 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Statistics, Strategy, Performance Management, Engineering, Minitab, Matlab, Simulations, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Design of Experiments, Solidworks, SPC
Education
Mississippi State University 2009 — 2012
M.S., Industrial Engineering
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 2001 — 2006
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Hallmark Cards 1998 - Present
Oriental Trading Company 1993 - 1997
Mangelsen's Wholesale 1988 - 1993
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Customer Insight, Forecasting, Merchandising, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management
Education
Creighton University
BSBA, Marketing
Oriental Trading Company September 2014 - Present
Infogroup June 2009 - August 2014
Walter Karl Interactive January 2009 - June 2009
Enterprise Rent-A-Car August 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Database Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, B2B, Direct Mail, Online Advertising, Salesforce.com, Social Media Marketing, B2B Marketing, Market Research, Marketing, Lead Generation
Education
Kansas State University 2003 — 2005
Bachelors, Marketing
Colby Community College 2001 — 2003
Associates, Business Administration
Drake University 2000 — 2001
Marketing
Benaissance February 2015 - Present
Tripleseat Software LLC October 2014 - Present
Benaissance December 2014 - February 2015
Oriental Trading Company March 2014 - September 2014
Oriental Trading Company February 2013 - March 2014
Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC March 2011 - December 2012
Securities America October 2007 - March 2011
Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC February 2005 - October 2007
Colorado Department of Corrections February 1999 - May 2003
FedEx September 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Databases, System Administration, Software Documentation, Servers, Unix, Data Center, Sourcing, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Reports, Access Database, Ad Hoc Reporting, Access, Process Improvement, Team Building, SQL, Management, Analysis, Customer Service
Education
Colorado State University-Pueblo 1992 — 1997
Bachelor, Marketing
Metropolitan Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate, Graphic Design
The Moore Hotel June 2010 - Present
AARP January 2014 - April 2014
Oriental Trading Company July 2013 - August 2013
The Moore Hotel 2006 - August 2010
Skills
Multitasking Skills, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Highly motivated..., Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, Time Management, Software Documentation, Accounting, Data Entry, Management, Policy, Spreadsheets
Education
University of Portland 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, Senior
Creighton University 2011 — 2011
Brightstar Corp. December 2014 - Present
Strack and Van Til February 2014 - December 2014
Nash Finch Company January 2013 - February 2014
Oriental Trading Company February 2012 - January 2013
Pamida August 2011 - February 2012
Pamida November 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Inventory Management, Replenishment, Category Management, Purchasing, Merchandising, Planning, Vendor Relations, Forecasting, Problem Solving, Analysis, Retail, Buying, Allocation, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, Price Optimization, Demand Planning, CPFR
Education
Doane College 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Business Administration
Rhea Cattle Company October 2013 - Present
LaRue Distribution, Inc. January 2013 - October 2013
Nobbies October 2007 - January 2013
Oriental Trading Company July 2005 - October 2007
American Feed & Farm Supply, Inc. October 1999 - July 2005
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Retail, Accounting, Inventory Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Access, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Management, Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Leadership
Education
Creighton University 1991 — 1995
MBA
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1984 — 1987
BSBA, Accounting, MIS
Oriental Trading Company April 2015 - Present
Platform 3 Research, LLC January 2009 - Present
WorleyParsons June 2011 - March 2015
Process Master, Inc October 2007 - November 2010
V&I Maintenance August 2006 - November 2010
Edgar Knauff, Inc. August 1987 - May 1988
Skills
Outlook, Project Planning, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Analysis, Word, Excel, Axiom, Fundraising, Landscape Design, Sharepoint, Microsoft CRMT, Stitchery, Sewing, Clothing and..., Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Management
Education
Iowa State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
Aquinas High School 1975 — 1979
High School Diploma
Hanesbrands Inc. June 2011 - Present
Oriental Trading Company October 2010 - June 2011
Oriental Trading Company, Inc May 2009 - October 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred International May 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Visio, Solidworks, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, AutoCAD, Six Sigma, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, SolidWorks, Customer Service, PTC Creo, Inventory Management
Education
Iowa State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelors, Industrial Technology
FULLBEAUTY Brands August 2011 - Present
Oriental Trading Company December 2007 - August 2011
Oriental Trading Company October 2006 - December 2007
OSP Group July 2001 - September 2006
Chadwick's of Boston 1999 - 2001
Chadwick's of Boston 1998 - 1999
Chadwick's of Boston April 1996 - April 1998
Chadwick's of Boston January 1995 - April 1996
Scandia Trading Company November 1989 - February 1992
Scandia Trading Company November 1988 - November 1989
Skills
Direct Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing, Database Marketing, E-commerce, Customer Acquisition, Email Marketing, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Web Marketing, Online Marketing, Budgets, Lead Generation, Strategy, Web Analytics, Leadership, Segmentation, Product Marketing, Online Advertising, CRM, SEM, Customer Insight, Management, Analytics, P&L Management, Digital Marketing, B2B Marketing, Catalog Marketing, Brand Development, Positioning, Retail, Affiliate Marketing, B2B, Direct Mail, Brand Management, Market Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Management, Customer Retention, Google Analytics, Marketing Research, Budgeting, Digital Strategy
Education
Boston University 1992 — 1994
MBA, General Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1984 — 1988
BS, Management
Rufus King HS 1980 — 1984
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska September 2012 - Present
DAAKE July 2010 - August 2012
Ervin & Smith Advertising July 2007 - June 2010
Oriental Trading Company June 2003 - July 2007
Skills
PHP, Wordpress, HTML 5, HTML emails, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Web Design, Usability Testing, Flash Animation, Illustration, Interactive Media, Problem Solving, Communication, Google Analytics, Web Development, Command, Activator, Analitical, Consistency, WordPress, Website Development, SEO, User Experience Design, Email Marketing, Front-end, Web Project Management, Web Analytics, E-commerce, Online Marketing, User Experience, User Interface Design, Information Architecture, Advertising
Education
Bowling Green State University 1998 — 2003
Digital Design, Web Design, Director, Graphic Design, 3d Animation, Visual Basic, C++, Fine Arts
HighTower Solutions, Inc December 2009 - February 2010
Oriental Trading Company May 2006 - November 2008
PayPal September 2002 - March 2006
Data Transmission Network February 1998 - August 2002
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1999 — 2004
B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Iowa State University 1994 — 1997
Mechanical Engineering
The Learning Exchange September 2011 - Present
Oriental Trading Company April 2009 - September 2011
Lincoln Financial Group March 2007 - April 2009
Oriental Trading Company December 2005 - March 2007
PayPal June 2004 - November 2005
Cox Communications July 1995 - May 2004
American Red Cross 1992 - 1995
Clarkson Hospital 1990 - 1992
Irwin Memorial Blood Center 1988 - 1990
Denny's Restaurants 1987 - 1988
Skills
Career Development, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Coaching, Change Management, Workshop Facilitation, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Personal Development, Management, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Management Development, Training, Strategy, Staff Development, Program Management, Analysis, Team Leadership, Employee Training, Succession Planning, Recruiting, E-Learning, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Instructional Design, Interviews
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1998 — 2003
MEd, Human Resource & Org Development
California State University-Sacramento 1979 — 1981
BA, Communication
Election Systems & Software August 2013 - Present
Linoma Software October 2009 - August 2013
Linoma Software May 2009 - August 2013
Oriental Trading Company April 2007 - December 2008
Direct Tech, Inc. December 2004 - April 2007
Gateway, Inc. April 1998 - January 2005
Skills
Technical Writing, Software Documentation, RoboHelp, Process Improvement, Analysis, Leadership, Visio, Project Management, SDLC, Databases, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, SharePoint, Management, Oracle, Windows, Systems Analysis, HTML, Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Linux
Education
Dordt College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), English/Language Arts Teacher Education, Theatre
PPD February 2014 - Present
Eurofins Global Central Laboratory May 2013 - February 2014
InterMune March 2010 - March 2013
PPD, Inc. September 2007 - March 2010
Jazz pharmaceuticals April 2006 - September 2007
MDS Pharma Services April 2004 - April 2006
MDS Pharma Services February 2003 - April 2004
MDS Pharma Services April 2001 - February 2003
Oriental Trading Company March 1998 - April 2001
University of Nebraska Medical Center February 1995 - March 1998
Skills
Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, CRO, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Industry, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Drug Discovery, Bioanalysis, GCP, Clinical Pharmacology, GLP, Pharmacokinetics, Biopharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Biomarkers, Sop, Neurology, EDC, Cardiology, CTMS, IND, Validation, Global Central Lab, Immunology, SOP, Oncology
Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center 1995 — 1998
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Pharmacology and Developmental Toxicology
University of Florida College of Medicine 1988 — 1995
Ph.D., Pharmacology
Clark University 1984 — 1988
B.A., Chemistry
Oriental Trading Company January 2008 - Present
Department of Veterans Affairs January 2005 - December 2007
DSP BlackRock Mutual Fund January 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Human Resource Planning, Employee Management, Recruiting
Education
Boston University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Boston University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Boat House Apparel February 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company February 2012 - January 2014
Lands' End July 2011 - February 2012
Lands' End November 2010 - June 2011
The Club at Cordillera May 2010 - August 2010
Twinkle by Wenlan January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Apparel, Footwear, Sportswear, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Styling, Fashion Design, Trend, Textiles, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Product Development, Store Management, Brand Development, Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Global Sourcing, Private Label
Education
Iowa State University 2005 — 2009
Apparel Merchandising Production and Design, Apparel Merchandising
Lorenzo de medici 2008 — 2008
Apparel and Textiles
Merkle December 2013 - Present
Epsilon March 2011 - December 2013
Experian February 2001 - February 2011
Oriental Trading Company 1999 - 2001
Skills
Database Marketing, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Segmentation, Email Marketing, Analytics, Customer Retention, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Predictive Analytics, CRM, Predictive Modeling, Customer Analysis, Digital Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Product Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Lead Generation, Customer Insight, Campaign Management, B2B Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1999 — 2001
MS, Economics
Hastings College 1993 — 1997
BA, Economics
Brigade LLC June 2015 - Present
Little C Designs, LLC 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. September 2014 - June 2015
K&Company, K&CompanySMASH February 2013 - August 2014
Oriental Trading Company February 2012 - January 2013
HyVee Floral Shop May 2011 - February 2012
Celebrations February 2011 - December 2011
Flowerama February 2009 - May 2010
Council Bluffs, IA February 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Merchandising, Floral Design, Wedding Planning, Photography, Customer Service, Weddings, Bridal Showers, Visual Styling, Scrapbooking, Party Favors, Photo Shoots, Wall Decor, Baby Showers, Jewelry Design, Product Photograpny, Retail Buying, Product Development, Copywriting, Fashion, Management, Microsoft Office, Retail, Visual Merchandising
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Centura Health August 2013 - Present
NTT America May 2013 - August 2013
Centura Health January 2013 - May 2013
Alegent Creighton Health September 2011 - December 2012
Wolters Kluwer March 2009 - September 2011
Wolters Kluwer August 2007 - March 2009
Celerion May 2006 - April 2007
Fiserv January 2005 - April 2006
Oriental Trading Company May 2004 - February 2005
Commonwealth Electric Co. of the Midwest January 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Leadership, Process Improvement, Analysis, Forecasting, Budgets, Accounting, Accounts Payable
Education
Grand Canyon University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration, Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Best Year Yet Worldwide, LLC August 2013 - Present
Optimization, LLC May 2011 - Present
Speedway Motors, Inc. May 2008 - May 2011
Vente, Inc. 2007 - 2008
FirstComp, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Cabelas, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Oriental Trading Company 2004 - 2005
Sheplers, Inc. 1999 - 2004
Wichita Police Department 1992 - 2000
Montgomery Ward 1992 - 1994
Skills
Data Analysis, Usability, Testing, E-commerce, SEO, Analytics, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, SEM, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Conversion Optimization, Lead Generation, Google Adwords, Organic Search, Online Marketing, Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Customer Acquisition, Product Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Leadership, Project Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Omniture, Strategy, Database Marketing, Landing Page..., Web Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Multivariate Testing, A/B testing, Behavioral Targeting, Management, B2B Marketing, Website Development, Internet Strategy, Web Project Management, CRM, Segmentation
Education
Friends University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science
Nebraska Wesleyan University 1987 — 1991
Amscan/Grasslands Rd December 2013 - Present
Classic Westdhester/Grasslands Rd March 2010 - Present
My House October 2009 - Present
Oriental Trading Company January 2007 - October 2008
AnkleBobert Designs February 2005 - November 2007
Enesco January 2001 - February 2005
Santa's Best October 1999 - October 2000
Gund April 1995 - September 1999
TL Toys March 1994 - March 1995
Well Made Toy September 1992 - March 1994
Skills
Illustrator, Concept Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Packaging, Illustration, Photoshop, Art Direction, Digital Illustration, Sketching, Visual Communication, Drawing, Product Development, Rendering, Advertising, Art
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology 1987 — 1992
Bachelors, Illustration
Pratt Institute 1985 — 1987
Illustration
Signworks November 2013 - Present
HDR 2008 - 2013
THT Design January 2004 - May 2008
Oriental Trading Company July 1997 - November 2003
Skills
Graphic Design, Product Design, Signage Systems, 3D Architectural..., Logo Design, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, IRender, Sketchup Pro, AutoCAD Architecture, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite CS6, Packaging, Typography, Rendering, Graphics, Corporate Identity
Education
Kansas City Art Institute
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Industrial and Product Design and Graphic design
First Data Corporation September 2011 - Present
First Data Corporation February 2008 - September 2011
Oriental Trading Company September 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Credit Cards, Payment Card Processing, Debit Cards, Relationship Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership
Education
Iowa Western Community College 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Iowa Western Community College 2011 — 2015
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Nebraska Furniture Mart April 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company March 2012 - April 2014
Springleaf Financial Services August 2008 - February 2012
Wells Fargo January 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Analysis, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, Banking, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Retail, Credit, Operations Management, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Forecasting
Education
Morningside College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
Buena Vista University 2003 — 2005
Business Administration
Hubbell January 2013 - Present
Granite Services November 2011 - December 2012
Freight Concepts July 2008 - August 2011
Oriental Trading Company February 2007 - June 2008
Maersk Line February 2005 - November 2006
myFreightWorld November 2002 - June 2004
Peninsula Polymers January 2001 - October 2002
Covidien March 2000 - October 2000
Skills
Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Shipping, 3PL, Export, Logistics Management, SAP ERP, Oracle OTM, Break Bulk, Overseas, Project Planning, Vessel Operations, Project Cargo, Management, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation..., Operations Management, Budgets
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2012 — 2013
GLS Certification CITT, Global Logistic Specialist
University of Central Missouri 1995 — 1999
B.S, Criminal Justice
Omaha Vineyard Church September 2014 - Present
OfficeMax Impress May 2008 - September 2012
Millard Public Schools October 2006 - April 2008
Runza Restaurant May 2005 - October 2006
Oriental Trading Company October 1997 - November 1999
Skills
Illustrator, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Organization, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Editing, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Loving Life
Education
Crown College 1991 — 1993
Music, English
180 Logistics July 2012 - Present
Eaton Electrical February 2011 - November 2012
Eaton Corporation February 2011 - January 2012
Eaton Electrical February 2011 - November 2011
ACS, a Xerox Company November 2010 - February 2011
ACS, a Xerox Company November 2010 - February 2011
Oriental Trading Company May 2009 - August 2009
Oldcastle Materials June 2007 - August 2007
Iowa Methodist Medical Center February 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, DMAIC, Manufacturing, ISO, Troubleshooting, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Management
Education
Iowa State University 2005 — 2010
B.S., Industrial Technology
Des Moines Hoover High 2000 — 2005
Des Moines Area Community College
Lowe's Companies, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company July 2011 - July 2014
Oriental Trading Company May 2009 - June 2011
Doane College 2006 - 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Training, New Hire Orientations, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Talent Management, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Team Building, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Management
Education
Doane College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources
Doane College 2004 — 2008
Oriental Trading Company 2009 - 2013
Curves 2007 - 2009
Cracker Barrel 2004 - 2006
Claire's Accessories 2001 - 2003
Payless ShoeSource 1998 - 2001
Claires Stores 1994 - 1998
Pier 1 Imports 1988 - 1994
Skills
Merchandising, P&L Management, Direct Marketing, Buying, Retail, Product Development, Product Sourcing, Strategy Development, Market Trends, Pricing Models, ecom, Apparel, Assortment, Brand Development, E-commerce, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Multi-channel Retail, Pricing Strategy, Product Assortment..., Product Marketing, Real Estate, Strategy, Team Building, Trend Analysis, Wholesale, Pricing, Private Label
Education
Florida State University
BS, Retail Merchandising/Design
Stranahan High School
Oriental Trading Company January 2015 - Present
Westside High School December 2013 - Present
Cathartic December 2014 - March 2015
Citi Trends June 2012 - March 2015
Citi Trends October 2014 - January 2015
Experis May 2014 - October 2014
Sojern April 2013 - May 2014
Millard West High School September 2010 - May 2013
Millard West High School September 2010 - February 2013
Obama for America August 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Teaching, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Social Media, Customer Service, Project Management, Data Analysis, Coaching, SQL, Merchandising, Marketing, Access, Outlook, Java, Python, MySQL, IBM AS/400
Education
Creighton University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Intelligence and Analytics
Millard West High School 2006 — 2010
Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC August 2008 - Present
Werner Enterprises April 2007 - August 2008
Securities America, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC 1999 - 2007
First Data Solutions 1997 - 1999
Oriental Trading Company 1995 - 1997
First Data Corporation - Teleservices 1990 - 1995
Skills
Requirements Gathering, Software Documentation, User Interface Design, User-centered Design, Process Improvement, Usability, Consulting, User Experience, Agile Methodologies, Leadership, Visio, Web Applications, Business Analysis, SDLC, SQL, Project Management
Education
Human Factors International 2007 — 2015
CUA, CXA Certification, Usability, User Experience
Creighton University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) summa cum laude, Communication Studies - Organizational Communication, 3.95 GPA
Metropolitan Community College 1990 — 1996
Business Management
Bahner College of Hairstyling 1987 — 1988
Cosmetology (license), Cosmetology
POS help desk May 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company February 2014 - April 2014
TAK Communications July 2013 - January 2014
WEST February 2013 - July 2013
TPG Telemanagement, Inc June 2012 - February 2013
Griffin Pipe Products May 2010 - February 2012
Advanced Services Inc January 2009 - January 2010
Fort Western Outpost January 2009 - January 2009
Wellness Life Systems January 2008 - January 2009
Ebenezer AME Church January 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Lotus Notes, COBOL, Linux, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Intelligence, Microsoft Word, Call Quality, Call Management, Customer Escalation..., Escalation Process, Escalation Resolution, Quality Assurance, Call Centers, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Telecommunications, CRM, Leadership, Management, Outsourcing, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management
Education
ITT Technical Institute Omaha NE 2013 — 2015
Network Systems Administration, Network and System Administration/Administrator
Benedictine College 1994 — 1998
Engineering and Music Education
Sam Houston High School 1990 — 1994
Oriental Trading Company November 2014 - Present
Standard Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. May 2013 - October 2014
DICK'S Sporting Goods April 2013 - August 2013
Callahan Financial Planning October 2012 - March 2013
Standard Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. May 2011 - November 2012
Sports Authority November 2008 - August 2012
Standard Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. June 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, English, Research, Windows, Photoshop, Salesforce.com, Morningstar, Oracle, QuickBooks
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration - Marketing; Spanish minor
Dana College 2008 — 2009
Oriental Trading Company June 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company July 2013 - May 2014
ConAgra Foods May 2012 - April 2013
Skills
E-commerce, Affiliate Marketing, Comparison Shopping..., Affiliate Relations, Experian Hitwise, Coremetrics Analytics, Google Adwords, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Leadership, Marketing, Data Analysis, Outlook, Research, Networking, Google Analytics, Public Speaking, Social Media, Management
Education
Creighton University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
Solutionary 2013 - Present
City of Omaha April 2012 - 2013
TD Ameritrade October 2010 - December 2011
Mutual of Omaha 2009 - 2010
Oriental Trading Company 2008 - 2009
ConAgra Foods 2002 - 2008
APL Logistics 2000 - 2002
HP 1994 - 2000
Wal-Mart 1992 - 1994
US Air Force 1984 - 1992
Skills
Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Team Building, Business Analysis, Program Management, Change Management, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Process Engineering, Team Leadership, Analysis, SDLC, Compliance, Integration, Coaching, Six Sigma, Operations Management, ITIL, Microsoft Office, Planning, Vendor Relations, Mentoring, MS Project, Application Development, PowerPoint, Cross-functional Team..., Requirements Analysis, Customer Relations, Customer Service, ERP, Clarity, Offshore Project..., Communications Planning, Project Portfolio..., Software Project..., Project Planning, Project Management, Information Technology, IT Service Management, Software Development, Governance, IT Strategy
Education
Creighton University 1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1980 — 1984
BA, Business Systems Management
TGW.com - The Golf Warehouse March 2014 - Present
Annie's November 2012 - January 2014
Team Express March 2010 - October 2012
Pavelka Direct November 2008 - August 2010
Oriental Trading Company 2001 - 2008
Damark International (DBA Provell) 1999 - 2000
Fingerhut 1988 - 1999
Skills
Email Marketing, Business Development, Multi-channel Marketing, E-commerce, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Marketing, Marketing, CRM, SEO, Brand Management, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Leadership, SEM, Merchandising
Education
University of St. Thomas 1990 — 1996
MBA, Marketing
Bethel University 1984 — 1987
BS, Finance
United States Military Academy - West Point 1983 — 1984
Oriental Trading Company April 2011 - Present
Z Gallerie 2011 - 2012
Oriental Trading Company March 2010 - April 2011
Menards May 2009 - July 2010
Skills
JavaSE, NetBeans, XML, Oxygen XML Editor, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, CSS, HTML, IBM AS/400, Dreamweaver, COBOL, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Purchasing, Merchandising, Photoshop, Illustrator, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, Team Building, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Sales, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Multimedia, Microsoft Excel, InDesign, Retail, Final Cut Pro, Flash, After Effects, Lightroom
Education
Metropolitan Community College 2013 — 2016
Associate of Arts (AA), Programming for Database/Web
Dakota Wesleyan University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multimedia
Red Roof Inns 2008 - Present
Highlights for Children June 2006 - February 2008
Oriental Trading company 2004 - 2006
Figi's Inc. 2001 - 2004
Education
Harvard Business School 1980 — 1982
MBA
Self-employed April 2009 - Present
Oriental Trading Company May 1998 - 2009
Education
Creighton University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science/Business Administration
Creighton University
Master's Degree, Marketing
Brightstar Corp. April 2015 - Present
B2 Interactive April 2014 - February 2015
Journal Broadcast Group February 2012 - January 2014
Infogroup July 2010 - February 2012
Oriental Trading Company June 2008 - July 2010
TARGET CORPORATION October 2006 - September 2007
NETSHOPS INC September 2004 - October 2006
Panera Bread November 2001 - February 2004
Hastings College June 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Social Media, Digital Media, E-commerce, Sales, Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, CRM, Email Marketing, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Facebook, Mobile Marketing, Analytics, Brand Management, Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Web Analytics, Customer Service, Blogging, Lead Generation, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, New Media, Google Analytics, Content Development
Education
Hastings College 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Media Production; Advertising/Public Relations
Superior High School 1986 — 1990
Oriental Trading Company November 2014 - Present
Creative Enterprises, Inc. September 2013 - October 2014
Creative Enterprises, Inc. January 2013 - August 2013
Wes and Willy February 2012 - August 2013
Wes and Willy May 2011 - August 2011
rosalieM 2005 - 2009
Skills
Communication Skills, Adobe Creative Suite, Sourcing Materials, Line Development and..., Work with Foreign and..., Trend Forecasting, Creative Design, Full Circle, Brand Development, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Quality Assurance
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Production
Marian High School 2004 — 2008
Lincoln Financial Group September 2011 - Present
Kelly Services June 2011 - September 2011
Kelly Services September 2010 - March 2011
Oriental Trading Company April 2010 - September 2010
DaVita September 2008 - March 2009
Hewitt Associates March 1998 - May 2008
Quill July 1997 - March 1998
Skills
Group Insurance, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Social Media, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Access, Web Marketing, Visio, Community Management, Internet, Twitter, Facebook Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook Fan Page..., Windows, Excel, MS Project, Firefox
Education
Franklin University 2009 — 2013
Bachelors, eMarketing
College of Lake County 1995 — 1997
AA, History
Antioch Community High School 1991 — 1995
High School
Oriental Trading Company December 2009 - Present
GMAC Insurance January 2006 - December 2009
Physicians Mutual December 2004 - January 2006
Bass & Associates October 2002 - December 2004
Aquila January 1998 - June 2002
OPPD 1984 - 1998
Skills
Process Engineering, Portfolio Management, Budgeting, Product Launch, IT Strategy, Scrum, PCI DSS, PMO, IT Governance, Agile, Business Transformation, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Software Project..., Change Management, Contract Management, Employee Engagement, MBA, Business Process..., Project Planning, Master Data Management, Projects, Life-cycle Management, Software Selection, PMP, SDLC, Business Analysis, Project Portfolio..., Process Improvement, Requirements Gathering, Project Management, Business Process..., Resource Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., IT Management, Enterprise Architecture, Project Delivery, Certified Project..., MS Project, Agile Project Management, Analysis, Clarity, Budgets, Agile Methodologies, Governance, Management, Leadership
Education
Creighton University 1986 — 1988
MBA, Finance, General
Creighton University 1974 — 1978
BSBA, Business Management
Creighton Preparatory High School 1970 — 1974
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools September 2011 - Present
University of Nebraska August 2010 - Present
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health June 2011 - August 2011
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health September 2010 - May 2011
National Science Foundation June 2010 - August 2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Gallup Research Center August 2009 - June 2010
Oriental Trading Company June 2008 - August 2009
Oriental Trading Company September 2007 - June 2008
Anderson, Niebuhr & Associates, Inc. September 2003 - September 2007
Skills
Statistics, SAS, Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Survey Design, Research Design, Survey Research, Data Collection, SAS programming, R, Structural Equation..., SPSS, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2011 — 2015
Ph.D., Psychological Studies in Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2009 — 2011
M.S., Survey Research and Methodology
Creighton University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Oriental Trading Company January 2015 - Present
Helion Corporation September 2005 - Present
Helion Corporation September 2005 - Present
Prime Therapeutics July 2011 - August 2014
Oriental Trading Company October 2006 - December 2010
Seraph Corporation September 2001 - September 2005
Hewlett-Packard 2001 - 2005
Prime Therapeutics 1998 - 2002
Werner Enterprises August 2001 - October 2001
Kalos July 1996 - September 2001
Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Integration, System Design, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Project..., SharePoint, IT Management, Databases, Requirements Gathering, DB2, Team Leadership, Data Warehousing, Systems Analysis, XML, Analysis, Leadership, Software Documentation, Business Process, IT Strategy, Agile Methodologies, ITIL, Enterprise Architecture, SOA, Visio, Oracle
Education
Chadron State College 1980 — 1984
B.A., Computer Science, Business
BoConcept A/S March 2014 - Present
BoConcept September 2000 - Present
Oriental Trading company January 1998 - August 2000
Chicago Textile corporation March 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Retail, Sales, Merchandising, Sales Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, B2B, Marketing, New Business Development, Furniture, Product Development, Interior Design, Key Account Management, International Sales, Coaching, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Trade Shows, Start-ups, Selling
Education
Danish Coaching Institute 2012 — 2012
The Performance Coach, Coaching
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Bellevue University May 2014 - Present
Valmont Industries March 2014 - Present
New Market Expressions, LLC January 2008 - Present
Distefano Technology & Manufacturing June 2008 - February 2014
Oriental Trading Company November 2002 - January 2008
Pamida January 2000 - November 2002
John Day Company March 1994 - July 1999
Skills
Operations Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Product Development, Change Management, Event Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Management, New Business Development, Vendor Managed Inventory, Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, Procurement, Project Planning, Analysis, Recruiting, Supply Chain, Leadership Development, Leadership, Purchasing, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Account Management, Team Building, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, CPFR, Budgets, Project Management, Management, Non-profits, Marketing Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Training, Analytics, Coaching, Community Outreach, Sales Management, Start-ups, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Business Analysis, Retail
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1999 — 2002
MBA, Business
Grace University 1991 — 1998
Bachelors, Youth
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1989 — 1991
Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc. November 2014 - Present
RMH Franchise Holdings, Inc. September 2013 - November 2014
Complete Nutrition, Inc. February 2012 - September 2013
Oriental Trading Company February 2010 - February 2012
The Service Companies, Inc. November 2008 - February 2010
Simmons Company June 2007 - October 2008
Simmons Company September 2000 - June 2007
Simmons Company January 2000 - September 2000
Simmons Company July 1996 - January 2000
Six Flags Theme Parks January 1995 - July 1996
Skills
Financial Analysis, Budgets, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Risk Management, Coaching, Financial Reporting, Contract Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Corporate Finance, Retail, Accounting, Leadership, Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, Team Building, Pricing, Finance, Management
Education
Brenau University 1995 — 1996
MBA
Marietta College 1978 — 1982
Valmont Industries April 2010 - Present
Oriental Trading Company November 2009 - March 2010
Holder Construction Company December 2008 - September 2009
Northside Hospital March 2006 - November 2008
Northside Hospital September 2003 - March 2006
NDCHealth 2000 - 2003
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Employee Relations, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Customer Service, Succession Planning, Performance Management, New Hire Orientations, FMLA
Education
Georgia Southern University 1995 — 1999
B.B.A., Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Oriental Trading Company September 2013 - Present
Premier Designs October 2012 - Present
OCI October 2012 - September 2013
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) - Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) August 2010 - February 2012
First National Bank of Omaha September 2007 - July 2009
J&D Financial Investments December 2006 - September 2007
Union Pacific Railroad June 2005 - June 2006
Hastings College September 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Leadership, Analysis, Management, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Strategy, Sales, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Program Management, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis, Change Management, Payroll, Data Entry, Research, Product Management, Data Mining, Database Administration, Online Communications, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Yoga Instruction, Bikram Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation, Meditation
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2009 — 2012
Master
Hastings College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts
Millard West High School
Millard West High School
Millard West High School
University of Nebraska Medical Center November 2007 - Present
Oriental Trading Company May 1995 - October 2007
Pacesetter Corp. - Defunct. August 1994 - April 1995
Skills
Network Administration, Security, Servers, Active Directory, Windows Server, Technical Support, Disaster Recovery, System Administration, High Availability, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, VMware
Education
Iowa State University 1989 — 2004
B.S., Biology/Psychology
Oriental Trading Company January 2009 - Present
Oriental Trading Company November 1997 - October 2009
Oriental Trading Company 1997 - 2008
Lanoha Nurseries 1997 - 1998
Skills
Multi-channel Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Sourcing, Catalogs, Product Assortment..., Collaborative Problem..., Inventory Control, Product Development, Purchasing, Trend Analysis, Global Sourcing, Inventory Management, Retail, Brand Development, Packaging, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, Pricing, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, E-commerce, Apparel, P&L Management, Customer Satisfaction, Supply Chain Management, Store Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Iowa State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services
Oriental Trading Company May 2008 - Present
Hewlett-Packard June 2006 - November 2007
Best Buy May 2004 - May 2006
Lands' End January 2000 - May 2004
Disney Consumer Products 1995 - 2000
Bain & Company 1986 - 1995
Exxon 1985 - 1986
Education
Harvard Business School 1990 — 1992
MBA
Brigham Young University 1979 — 1985
B.S., Chemical Engineering
American Fork High School 1976 — 1979
H.S.
Quality Pork International Inc. July 2014 - Present
Omaha Integrative Care 2011 - 2015
Omaha Integrative Care 2011 - 2015
Quality Pork International December 2004 - July 2014
Oriental Trading Company May 2002 - December 2004
UPS July 1995 - January 2002
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Spanish, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Freight, Freight Forwarding, LTL, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain..., Operations Management, Transportation..., Logistics Management, Process Improvement, Shipping, Distribution Center..., Negotiation, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, International Logistics, Forecasting, Leadership, Management, 3PL, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, Change Management, Account Management
Education
Boston College 1990 — 1994
Jelecos September 2009 - May 2010
Oriental Trading Company October 2008 - December 2008
The Nielsen Company April 1984 - September 2007
Skills
People Management, ITIL, IT Management, Project Management, Management, Incident Management, Analysis, .NET, Leadership, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Data Center, Information Technology, SDLC, Java
Education
Buena Vista University
Nebraska College of Business
Associate, Business Major in Accounting
Verizon Wireless April 2014 - Present
Verizon Wireless July 2011 - April 2014
Oriental Trading Company March 2010 - March 2011
Chrysler July 2007 - December 2008
Action Ink-Jet & Toner April 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Sales, Training, Management, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Retail, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Logistics, Accounting, Nonprofits, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Account Management, Sales Process
Education
Creighton University 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Marketing
Boys Town March 2013 - Present
ACI Worldwide October 2011 - March 2013
Solutionary February 2011 - October 2011
Infogroup January 2006 - February 2011
Oriental Trading Company 2001 - January 2006
Boys Town 1999 - 2001
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Checkpoint, VPN, Disaster Recovery, Security, Data Center, Unix, IT Management, Cloud Computing, Linux, ITIL, Vendor Management, Troubleshooting, Integration, Visio, System Administration, Enterprise Architecture, Operating Systems, Networking, CISSP, Teamwork, PCI DSS, Information Security, Virtualization, VMware, Network Security, Business Continuity, Windows Server, Computer Security, Firewalls, Checkpoint Security, SQL, Active Directory, Cisco Technologies, Servers, Network Architecture, DNS, TCP/IP
Education
Doane College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems
Oriental Trading Company RecruiterBoys Town2008 - 2009
Education
Buena Vista University 1997 — 2001
Oriental Trading Company December 2011 - Present
Oriental Trading Company February 2009 - December 2011
Skills
Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Team Building, Operations Management, Warehousing, Process Engineering, Business Process..., Change Management, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Supply Chain Management, Employee Relations, Supply Chain
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Oriental Trading Company March 2015 - Present
Oriental Trading Company September 2011 - February 2015
Oriental Trading Company June 2013 - July 2014
Staples Promotional Products September 2006 - June 2011
Fey Industries March 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Database Marketing, Direct Mail, Google Analytics, E-commerce, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Google Adwords, Web Marketing, Management, Data Analysis, Marketing, Analysis, Marketing Research, Leadership, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology 2001 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Business Operations
DeVry Institute of Technology 2001 — 2004
Bachelors of Science in Business, Business Operations
Fraser Stryker PC LLO August 2010 - Present
Professional Veterinary Products April 2008 - August 2010
Oriental Trading Company March 1999 - April 2008
Enterprise Rent-A-Car January 1993 - March 1999
Education
California State University-Sacramento
BS, Business Administration, Human Resources Concentration
Oriental Trading Company September 2005 - April 2008
THT Designs, Inc. January 1994 - September 2005
THT Designs (Tender Heart Treasures Ltd) 1994 - 2005
The Pocket Garden September 1988 - November 1994
Education
Drake University 1969 — 1973
BFA, Interior Design/Business
Oriental Trading Company March 2015 - Present
OccuVax; Nationwide On-Site Flu Shot Clinic Provider August 2014 - February 2015
Human Resource Advisors, Inc. September 2006 - January 2009
FedEx 1998 - 2003
Apollo Travel Services (division of United Airlines) March 1997 - January 1998
ArcVentures, LLC (for profit subsidiary of Rush Presbyerian-St. Lukes Medical Center) July 1995 - March 1997
Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority 1992 - 1993
Skills
Talent Acquisition, HR Consulting, Performance Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Human Resources, Employment Law, Personnel Management, Onboarding, Payroll, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Employee Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, Talent Management, Organizational..., Employee Benefits
Education
Bradley University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
ConAgra Foods March 2015 - Present
Oriental Trading Company May 2013 - March 2015
Oriental Trading Company February 2010 - May 2013
Oriental Trading Company August 2008 - February 2010
Colgate Palmolive January 2006 - May 2007
Importadora El Rosado March 2002 - July 2003
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral May 2001 - February 2002
Skills
Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Pricing, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Analytics, Inventory Management, Access, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Research, Statistics, SQL, Business Planning, Retail, Pricing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Competitive Analysis, IRI, AC Nielsen
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2005
MS
Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral 1996 — 2000
BS
Boys Town August 2010 - Present
Boys Town February 2009 - August 2010
Oriental Trading Company January 2004 - January 2009
Skills
HRIS, Succession Planning, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Organizational..., Performance Management, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Budgets, Talent Management
Education
Creighton University
West Corporation March 2014 - March 2015
Bellevue University January 2013 - November 2013
University of Nebraska at Omaha August 2010 - August 2012
Oriental Trading Company July 2009 - August 2010
U.S. District Court December 1983 - April 2008
Skills
Admissions, Higher Education, Critical Thinking, Career Development, Conflict Resolution, Social Media, Resume Writing, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Employee Training, Leadership, Leadership Development, PeopleSoft, Training, Staff Development, Program Evaluation, Student Engagement, Organizational..., Team Building, E-Learning, Public Speaking, Research, Retaining Customers, Customer Service
Education
Buena Vista University 1987 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Business/Commerce, General, 2.45
Lincoln School of Commerce (now Kaplan University) 1977 — 1978
Legal Assistant / Paralegal, Legal Studies, General, 3.37
West Corporation July 2013 - August 2014
Oriental Trading Company October 2011 - June 2013
Developmental Services of Nebraska February 2011 - June 2012
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services March 2010 - September 2010
Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific Council April 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Volunteer Recruiting
Education
Portland State University 2005 — 2007
BS, Health Studies
Castleton State College 1999 — 2001
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Champlain College 1990 — 1993
Associate's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Oriental Trading Company July 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company September 2011 - Present
Oriental Trading Company September 2003 - September 2011
Verizon Wireless 1995 - 2003
Skills
Call Centers, Team Building
Education
Johnson County Community College 1997 — 2000
Business
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1992 — 1993
Business
Perrigo Company plc March 2015 - Present
McCallie Associates, Inc. December 2011 - February 2015
Oriental Trading Company July 2011 - November 2011
Davenport University October 2010 - June 2011
Davenport University July 2009 - October 2010
Davenport University December 2006 - June 2009
Marceco Ltd January 2001 - December 2006
Skills
Interviewing, Hiring, Payroll, Compensation, Orientation, Job Fairs, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Relations, Performance Management, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Supervisory Skills, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Excel, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Recruiting, Interviews, Budgets, New Hire Orientations, Coaching, Staff Development, Resume Writing, Leadership, Deferred Compensation, Training, Employee Training, Management, Personnel Management, Policy, Human Resources
Education
Davenport University 2002 — 2005
BBA, HR Mgmt
Calvin College 1999 — 2002
Social Work
Centennial High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma
Davenport University
MBA, Human Resource Management, In progress
Retail Decisions, Inc August 2010 - Present
Oriental Trading Company 2009 - 2010
First Data Corporation November 2008 - November 2009
ACI Worldwide April 1988 - September 2008
Skills
SDLC, Business Analysis, Payment Systems, Integration, Transaction Processing, Software Project..., E-commerce, Software Development, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Product Management, Risk Management, Vendor Management, E-payments, Enterprise Software, Payments, Strategy, Data Center, IT Strategy, PMO, Product Development
Education
Dana College 1976 — 1980
B.S., Business Administration
infoGroup August 2009 - Present
Infogroup 2009 - 2013
Oriental Trading Company May 2003 - February 2008
Oriental Trading Company October 1994 - May 2003
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Product Development, Conflict Resolution, Quantitative Analytics, Merchandising, Sourcing, Team Building, Retail, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Forecasting, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Product Management, Sales, Business Analysis, Procurement, Personnel Management, P&L Management, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Recruiting, Strategy, Account Management, Applicant Tracking..., Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Management, Team Leadership, Business Development, Analytics, Strategic Sourcing, Business Process...
Education
Johnson County Community College
Oriental Trading Company November 2010 - Present
Reed Group 2009 - August 2010
Valence Technology October 2007 - November 2008
McKesson March 2007 - October 2007
Abacus October 1999 - March 2007
Education
Colorado State University
B.S., Mathematics
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. 2013 - Present
Oriental Trading Company July 2011 - June 2013
Dots LLC 2006 - 2010
Lane Bryant 2003 - 2006
Cato Corporation 1999 - 2003
Claire's Accessories 1988 - 1999
Skills
Buying, CPFR, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Apparel, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Assortment, JDA, Styling, Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Merchandise Planning, Trend Forecasting, Profit, Forecasting, Product Development
Education
Illinois State University
Ray College
Fashion Merchandising
Cognizant Technology Solutions March 2014 - Present
Quexer Solutions Inc October 2010 - Present
MedImmune AstraZeneca October 2010 - December 2013
AT&T July 2010 - December 2010
CIGNA February 2009 - July 2010
Comcast August 2008 - December 2008
Verizon December 2007 - August 2008
Affinion Group June 2007 - December 2007
Oriental Trading Company November 2005 - March 2007
Qwest Communications March 2005 - November 2005
Skills
SOA, Oracle SOA Suite, Weblogic, Integration, Oracle, Design Patterns, Business Process..., Web Services, Oracle Service Bus, BPEL, Java Enterprise Edition, Enterprise Architecture, ESB, SOAP, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Solution Architecture, Software Design, OSB, JMS, EAI, Middleware
Education
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Kakatiya University 1998 — 2001
MCA, Computers
Osmania University 1995 — 1998
BSc, Computers
Creighton University July 2012 - Present
Oriental Trading Company September 2008 - July 2012
Bellevue Public Schools September 1997 - May 2008
Skills
Onboarding, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Faculty Development, Academic Liaison, Inventory Management, Team Building, Merchandising, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Teaching, Coaching, Organizational..., E-Learning, Management, Employee Training, Team Leadership, Staff Development, Social Networking, Instructional Design, Training, Data Analysis, Government Liason
Education
Lesley University 2005 — 2007
Master of Education (MEd), Technology in Education
National Louis University in Heidelburg, Germany (USA based in Evanston IL) 1993 — 1995
Master of Education (MEd), Instructional and Curriculum Development
Christopher Newport University 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching
St. Ignatius College Prep September 2010 - Present
The Children's Education Foundation - Uganda September 2014 - Present
Joliet Junior College August 2009 - May 2011
JC Whitney July 2008 - January 2009
Whitney Automotive Group 2008 - 2009
JC Whitney August 2003 - July 2008
Oriental Trading Company July 1995 - July 2003
Skills
Project Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Budgets, Marketing, E-commerce, Outlook, Access, Product Development, Customer Service, Analytics, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Microsoft Word
Education
Benedictine University 2010 — 2013
Masters, Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2009
MBA, Business
Northern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor, Management, Economics
Oriental Trading Company January 2001 - Present
Oriental Trading Company 2006 - 2010
Skills
Team Building, Process Improvement, Management, Business Analysis, Leadership, Software Documentation, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Team Leadership, Inventory Management
Education
Creighton University 1991 — 1995
B.S.
Oriental Trading Company February 1995 - Present
Webergs Furniture December 1993 - January 1995
United States Air Force May 1986 - August 1993
Skills
Laptops, Lotus Notes, Windows 7, Antivirus, XP, Active Directory, Servers, Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, LANDesk, IBM iSeries
Education
Community College of the Air Force 1988 — 1991
Associate's degree, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Metropolitan Community College
Associate's degree, Networking Technology
Metropolitan Area Planning Agency January 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company August 2008 - January 2014
WOWT November 1997 - July 2007
WXYZ-TV November 1994 - October 1997
WSBT-TV 1992 - 1994
Skills
Media Relations, E-commerce, Event Management, Writing News Releases, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Project Planning, Time Management, Social Media, News Writing, Proposal Writing, Management, Public Relations, Customer Service, Facebook, Project Management, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing
Education
Eastern Illinois University
B.A., Journalism
University of Illinois Springfield
M.A., Public Affairs Reporting
Distributed Systems Solutions November 2007 - June 2011
Oriental Trading Company May 2000 - December 2006
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Management Information Systems
Oriental Trading Company 2005 - 2008
Montana State University 2001 - 2004
Skills
Typography, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design
Education
Calvin College 1996 — 2000
B.A., Studio Art, Business Communications
Oriental Trading Company March 2015 - Present
Oriental Trading Company February 2013 - March 2015
Oriental Trading Company January 1995 - February 2013
infoUSA September 1992 - January 1995
Coopers & Lybrand September 1988 - September 1992
Price Waterhouse Coopers September 1988 - September 1992
Skills
Demand Planning, Supply Chain..., Multi-channel Retail, Inventory Control, Retail, Inventory Analysis, Team Building, Purchasing, Assortment, Catalogs, Warehousing, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Quality Management, Consumer Product Testing, Financial Analysis
Education
Hastings College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Business, Accounting
Thermo King July 2015 - Present
Thermo King January 2013 - July 2015
Gallgher Brendis June 2012 - January 2013
Oriental Trading Company August 2009 - May 2012
Thunker Ranch January 2000 - August 2009
Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. May 2008 - August 2008
Adams County Attorney October 2007 - May 2008
Hastings College February 2006 - December 2006
Hastings College January 2006 - January 2006
Skills
Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Direct Mail, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Inventory Management, Excel, Inventory Analysis, Expense Budgeting, Print Purchasing, Word, Document Review, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Access, Scheduling, Agriculture, MSDS, Data Entry, Oracle, Vendor Relationships, Expediting, Collaborative Problem..., Inventory Control, MRP
Education
Hastings College 2005 — 2009
BA, Business Administration
Wheeler Central 2001 — 2005
Swanson Law Office Red Oak, Iowa September 2014 - Present
Houghton State Bank February 2012 - September 2014
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Treynor, IA July 2011 - November 2012
The Pampered Chef March 2008 - August 2011
Houghton State Bank April 2006 - July 2011
Oriental Trading Company May 2005 - December 2005
Oriental Trading Company November 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Retail, Sales, Customer Service, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Budgets, Management
Education
Iowa State University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management, Human Resources Emphasis
Iowa Western Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate's Degree, Business Administration
First National Bank of Omaha August 2012 - Present
First National Bank of Omaha May 2011 - August 2012
The Mirage August 2010 - May 2011
Oriental Trading Company April 2008 - July 2010
Oriental Trading Company April 2007 - July 2010
Oriental Trading Company September 2005 - March 2007
Education
Xavier University of Louisiana 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Columbia Union College
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands January 2015 - Present
Sergeant's Pet Care Products June 2010 - January 2015
Oriental Trading Company September 2007 - December 2009
Linens N Things June 2006 - September 2007
Abercrombie & Fitch October 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Product Development, Retail, Inventory Management, Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2003 — 2004
BBA, Marketing
Dana College 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
FMC Technologies, Inc June 2014 - Present
Yusen Logistics (American) June 2010 - June 2014
Oriental Trading Company 2005 - 2009
Doane College 2002 - 2003
Skills
Logistics, International Logistics, Customs Regulations, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Freight, Import, Ocean, Access, Project Planning, Training, Container
Education
Doane College 2005 — 2008
Master of Arts, International Business
Doane College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, International Business & Marketing
Werner Enterprises February 2012 - Present
GiftCertificates.com January 2010 - December 2010
Oriental Trading Company 2009 - 2010
Skills
Java, Databases, SQL, JavaScript, XML, Scrum, Java Enterprise Edition, MySQL, Oracle, Spring Framework, Web Services
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Masters, Computer Sciences
Oriental Trading Company May 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company February 2008 - June 2015
Skills
Retail, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Multi-channel Retail, Store Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Customer Service, Operations Management, Team Building, Time Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Fundraising, Budgets, Community Outreach, Employee Relations, Forecasting
Education
Morningside College 1991 — 1995
English - Literature
Iowa Western Community College
Communications/Sociology
GROUPE CGI INC January 2009 - Present
Oriental Trading Company June 2008 - December 2008
Education
East Carolina University 2004 — 2007
BS, Business Administration
Oriental Trading Company May 2012 - Present
Oriental Trading Company November 2008 - April 2012
Cyber Resource Group January 2007 - October 2008
Tesco PLC February 2006 - December 2006
Cadence Development Ltd February 2005 - January 2006
Laser Soft Info systems Ltd March 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Java, JavaScript, Spring, Spring Webflow, Web Services, Struts2, Hibernate, HTML, Seam, Log4j, Ant, Maven, Oracle, DB2, XML, Eclipse, Struts, Weblogic, Subversion, JUnit, AJAX, JDBC, JSP, Integration, SOA, WebLogic
Education
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne 2004 — 2006
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science, 3.69
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, 70
LovelySkin February 2014 - Present
Oriental Trading Company March 2011 - January 2014
Marianna Industries September 2004 - March 2011
DIT Corporation January 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Inventory Management, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Retail, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Forecasting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Visual Merchandising, Distribution Center..., Warehousing, Shipping, Vendor Relationships, Pricing, MRP, Sourcing, Negotiation, Management, Sales, Leadership, Manufacturing, Budgets, Strategic Sourcing, Purchase Management, Marketing, Purchasing, Marketing Strategy, Product Development
Education
Bellevue University 1999 — 2001
MSCIS
Texas A&M University 1993 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Trade
University of Central Oklahoma 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Snow College 1990 — 1991
General Studies
Oriental Trading Company May 2012 - Present
Jewish Community Center of Omaha June 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Always Willing to Learn, Cpr/Aed certified, Spyder Scaffolding and..., People Skills, Friendly Personality, Team-oriented
Education
Iowa Western Community College 2012 — 2014
Carmel Partners November 2013 - July 2015
Oriental Trading Company November 2011 - August 2013
Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska August 2010 - December 2011
Kids Stuff Superstore 2009 - 2010
Terry Worick Restorations 2008 - 2010
Skills
General Ledger, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial Statements, GAAP, Fixed Assets, QuickBooks, Cash Management, Cognos, Forecasting, JD Edwards, Payroll, Sage FAS, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Cost Accounting, Cash Flow, Journal Entries, Depreciation, Payroll Taxes, Year-end Close, MRI Software, Procedural Manuals, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Training, Time Management, Budgeting
Education
University of Houston-Downtown
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2009 — 2010
Master of Professional Accountancy, Accounting
CIMBA 2009 — 2009
International Process Consulting in Asolo, Italy
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Oriental Trading Company October 2000 - Present
K-Mart 1995 - 1997
Taco John's International, Inc. 1993 - 1994
Skills
I work on windows and...
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Omaha 2000 — 2002
Associate's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bellevue East High School 1997 — 2000
diploma