Thrivent Financial
Industry: Not-for-profit organization
DescriptionThrivent Financial is a Fortune 500 not-for-profit financial services organization headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Appleton, Wisconsin and founded by Lutherans. As a member-owned fraternal benefit society, it operates under a chapter system, serving nearly 2.3 million members. Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota; Appleton, Wisconsin Headquarters: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Members: Approx 2.3 Million (Dec. 31, 2015) Employees: Approx. 3,000; Financial representatives: Approx. 2,300 CEO: Teresa J. Rasmussen (12 Oct 2018–) Subsidiaries: Thrivent Insurance Agency, Inc.,
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Thrivent Financial Employees
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial 2014 - 2015
US Bancorp Investments 2014 - 2014
Wells Fargo Corporate Trust 2013 - 2014
Wells Fargo Advisors 2011 - 2012
Best Buy 2011 - 2011
Wells Fargo Investments 2010 - 2011
Target 2009 - 2010
Augsburg Fortress Publishers 2009 - 2009
Capella University 2008 - 2008
Skills
Data Management, Software Implementation, Records Management, Banking, Data Entry, Quality Assurance, Investments, Deployment, Brokerage, Financial Service, System Deployment, Financial Services, Finance, Time Management, Management, Payroll, Sales, Editing, Advertising, Recruiting, Social Media, Applicant Tracking..., Customer Service, Leadership, Human Resources, CRM, Technical Recruiting
Education
University of St. Thomas 2014 — 2014
Mini MBA Certification, Business/Commerce
St. Cloud State University 1995 — 1999
BA, Art/Film Studies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 1997
Film Studies
Cornell College 1993 — 1995
Computer Science
Thrivent Financial October 2002 - Present
Skills
Volunteer Training, Board Development
Education
Concordia College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Spanish
Thrivent Financial August 2014 - Present
Open Arms Early Childhood Center February 2011 - July 2014
Skills
Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Program Development, Leadership Development, Leadership, Event Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Community Development, Social Services, Social Media, Youth Ministry, Conflict Resolution, Grants, Grant Writing, Volunteer Training, Non-profit..., Community Organizing, Financial Planning, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Networking
Education
Saginaw Valley State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Commerce, General
Delta College 1986 — 1988
Associate's degree
Freeland High School, Freeland MI
Thrivent Financial October 2013 - Present
Concordia Preparatory School July 2011 - July 2013
Skills
Retirement Planning, Investments, IRAs, Series 7, Fixed Annuities, Uniform Combined State..., Series 63, Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Health Insurance
Education
Concordia University-Seward 2005 — 2006
Master's degree, Educational Administration and Supervision
Concordia University-Seward 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Secondary Education and Teaching
Thrivent Financial March 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial August 2005 - April 2012
ELCA August 1991 - August 2005
Skills
Retirement Planning, Long Term Care, Financial Planning, Series 7, Investments, Series 66, Long-term Care, Strategic Financial..., Leadership, Team Leadership, Managerial Finance, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Mutual Funds, Uniform Combined State..., Insurance, IRAs, Wealth Management, Financial Advisory, Retirement
Education
Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago 1987 — 1991
MDIV, Theology
Concordia University-Portland 1982 — 1986
BA, Education
Thrivent Financial October 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans January 2014 - March 2015
Plexus Corp. April 2013 - January 2014
Plexus September 2010 - April 2013
School Specialty, Inc. February 2010 - August 2010
Silver Star Brands, f/k/a Miles Kimball Company May 2008 - February 2010
Silver Star Brands, f/k/a Miles Kimball Company August 2009 - October 2009
Silver Star Brands, f/k/a Miles Kimball Company February 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Electronics..., Soldering, DMAIC, Electronics, Aerospace, 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Team Building, Coaching
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2015 — 2017
Master's degree, Organizational Leadership
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services
Thrivent Financial September 2008 - Present
Skills
Retirement Planning, Investments, FINRA Series 7, Retirement, Finance, Customer Service, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Leadership, Financial Services, Fixed Annuities, Life Insurance
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree, Management and Communications
soblessed, LLC May 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial December 1983 - Present
Thrivent (AAL) December 1983 - June 2012
Trinity Lutheran Church September 1975 - December 1983
Trinity Lutheran School August 1972 - June 1975
Skills
Leadership Development, Organizational Learning, Church Consulting, Christian Leadership, Christian Education
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska
Bachelor's degree, Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Master's degree, Counseling Psychology
NAIS July 2013 - Present
National Association of Independent Schools September 2008 - July 2013
Thrivent Financial June 2006 - September 2008
Faith Lutheran School June 2004 - June 2006
Calvary Lutheran School August 1998 - June 2004
Skills
Student Financial Aid, Staff Development, Educational Consulting, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Strategy, Teaching, Leadership Development, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Admissions, Classroom, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Program Development, Teacher Training
Education
Concordia University-River Forest 1992 — 1997
B.A., Secondary Education
Thrivent Financial May 2014 - Present
Federal Fruit and Produce Co 1991 - November 2013
Skills
Investments, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Long Term Care Insurance, Customer Service, Account Management, Life Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Variable Annuities, Indexed Annuities, Accounting, Sales Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Budgets, Business Strategy, Financial Strategies, Disability Income...
Education
University of Colorado Denver 1991 — 1994
MBA, Finance
Denison University 1987 — 1991
BA, Economics
DeRuyter Law, LLC March 2011 - Present
McGladrey Wealth Management LLC May 2013 - September 2015
Nuveen Investments March 2010 - October 2011
RSM McGladrey March 2006 - February 2010
FAF Advisors May 2005 - March 2006
Thrivent Financial August 1996 - April 2005
Skills
Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Insurance, Investment Advisory, Financial Services, Corporate Law, Compliance, Legal Research, Compliance Consulting, Business, Corporate Governance, Leadership, Financial Advisory, Wealth Management, Securities Regulation, Business Agreements
Education
Hamline University School of Law 2004 — 2008
JD, Law
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2000 — 2002
BA, Management and Communication
Northern State University 1989 — 1992
Thrivent Financial 2007 - Present
Gerber Legendary Blades 2004 - 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Product Management, Category Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Product Development, Budgets, Finance, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska
Business
LLW Leadership Consulting, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial July 1983 - December 2011
GAMA International May 2004 - May 2010
GAMA Foundation January 2000 - December 2004
Skills
Leadership, Strategic Planning, Fixed Annuities, Public Speaking, Life Insurance
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska 1969 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Education, Summa Cum Laude
CORT November 2013 - August 2014
Conn's June 2012 - November 2013
Conn's March 2007 - June 2012
Conn's November 2003 - March 2007
Thrivent Financial September 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Store Management, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Distribution Center..., Sales, Customer Service, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, Transportation, Management, Shrinkage, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Warehousing, Transportation..., 3PL, Sales Management, Leadership, Retail Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Oracle, IBM AS/400, Forklift Training, Operations Management, Merchandising, Profit, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, P&L, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Hiring, Store Operations
Education
Concordia University-Seward
Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix
Accounting
Dell February 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial May 2014 - December 2014
Concordia University Texas May 2013 - May 2014
Williams Wealth Strategies May 2013 - February 2014
JPMorgan Chase & Co. April 2011 - February 2013
Skills
Business Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, New Business Development, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Marketing, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, International Business, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Team Building
Education
Concordia University Texas 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Five Points Financial Services May 2015 - Present
Contryman Wealth Advisors November 2007 - May 2015
Thrivent Financial 2006 - 2007
American General Financial Services 2005 - 2006
Skills
Certified Financial..., Personal Financial..., Investment Advisory..., Retirement Planning, Alternative Investments, Insurance, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Mutual Funds, Financial Services, Fixed Annuities, Microsoft Office, Investments, Finance, Risk Management
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Dana College 2001 — 2002
Wieden + Kennedy September 2015 - Present
Wieden + Kennedy June 2015 - September 2015
State Farm May 2014 - August 2014
Thrivent Financial January 2014 - April 2014
State Farm April 2013 - August 2013
Michael Holton Basketball Academy March 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Time Management, Fundraising
Education
Concordia University-Portland 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing, Junior
Grayson County College 2010 — 2011
Sociology
Thrivent Financial April 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2010 - April 2014
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2007 - 2010
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2002 - 2007
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2001 - 2002
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 1999 - 2001
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 1998 - 1999
Skills
Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Insurance, Change Management, Analysis, Project Management, Software Documentation, Testing, Microsoft Office, Training, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Process, Marketing, Business Process..., Leadership, CRM
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2004 — 2007
Bachelor, Management Communications
Fox Valley Technical College
Prime Therapeutics March 2013 - Present
Prime Therapeutics April 2011 - March 2013
Genesis10 January 2009 - May 2012
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans April 2009 - March 2011
Thrivent Financial June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
SharePoint, MS Project, Visio, Resource Management, SDLC, Project Management, User Acceptance Testing, Change Management, Software Documentation, Project Portfolio..., Project Coordination, Project Planning, PMO, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Leadership
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
Thrivent Financial November 2014 - Present
J & K Consulting 2007 - October 2014
Ripon College 2011 - January 2014
University of Oxford 2000 - 2007
The Wharton School - Univ. of Penn 1990 - 1994
Skills
Fundraising, Planned Giving, Social Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Board Development, Start-ups, Event Management, Philanthropy, Investor Relations, Nonprofits, Thinking Outside The Box, Big-picture Thinking, Leadership, Stewardship, Database Admin, Mind Mapping, Travel Management, Strategy, Collaborative, Mentoring, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Entrepreneurship, Training, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Database Management, Big Picture Thinking, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Problem...
Education
Denison University
BA, Art History, Mathematics
Thrivent Financial 2000 - Present
Concordia University Irvine, CA September 2008 - December 2014
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County January 2010 - February 2014
Nike 1997 - 1999
Skills
Strategic Financial..., Investments, Retirement Planning, Risk Management, Analysis, Finance, Community Outreach, Sales, Retirement, Employee Benefits, Project Planning, Integrated Marketing, Investment Strategies, Time Management, Securities, Teaching, Life Insurance, Higher Education, Retail, Public Speaking
Education
The American College 2010 — 2014
Master's Degree, Financial Services
Concordia University-Irvine 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Lutheran High School of Orange County 1992 — 1996
High School
Friends Christian 1982 — 1992
ThedaCare August 2011 - March 2012
Thrivent Financial June 2008 - January 2010
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans August 2005 - June 2008
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans January 1985 - August 2005
Skills
Leadership, Process Improvement, Training, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Management, Access, Event Management, Recruiting, Interviews, Fundraising, Budgets, Volunteer Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Management and Communications
Freedom High
Thrivent Financial September 2008 - Present
Automatan Inc. February 2007 - June 2008
Automatan Inc. August 2004 - February 2007
Skills
Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Non-profits, Insurance, Sales, Series 7, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Fundraising, Leadership, Coaching
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
BS, Management and Communications
Merrill High School
North Central Technical College, WI
Associate's degree, Mechanical Design
Thrivent Financial July 2010 - Present
Humanitri September 2011 - Present
Skills
Financial Planning, Investment Strategies, Insurance Planning, Estate Planning, Non-profits, Charitable Giving..., Risk Management, Strategy, Financial Planners, Strategic Financial..., Retirement Planning, Investments, Insurance, Nonprofits, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and Religious Studies
Concordia Seminary 2006 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Systematic Theology
Concordia University-St. Paul 2008 — 2009
Graduate Certificate and Colloquy, Christian Education
Edward Jones Investments 2008 - Present
Thrivent Financial 2004 - 2008
Concordia University 1999 - 2004
Education
Concordia University-River Forest
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Management
Troy University in Montgomery
accounting
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans May 2008 - Present
brightpeak financial January 2013 - Present
United Way of the Fox Cities June 2009 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans January 2007 - May 2008
Thrivent Financial March 2004 - January 2007
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans January 2001 - March 2004
Skills
Risk Management, Process Improvement, Project Portfolio..., Project Management, Business Analysis, SDLC, Change Management, Process Management, Business Process..., Leadership, Testing, Data Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Visio, CMMI, Team Leadership, General Insurance, Quality Assurance, Quality Center, Business Intelligence, Kaizen, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Management, Strategy, IT Operations, PMO, Program Management, Vendor Management, PMP, Business Process, MS Project, Software Documentation, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, SharePoint, Business Requirements, Six Sigma, Business Process..., Software Project..., Cross-functional Team..., Resource Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management and Communications
Thrivent Financial August 2010 - Present
Thrivent Financial June 2006 - August 2010
Skills
Investments, Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Strategic Financial..., Retirement, Securities, Wealth Management, Mutual Funds, Series 7, Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Financial Services, Financial Advisory, Investment Strategies, Investment Advisory, 401k, Financial Planners, Asset Allocation
Education
Concordia University-River Forest
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Plainfield High School
High School Degree
Thrivent Financial September 2012 - Present
Pfinix Creative Group November 2010 - April 2012
Ian Foreman Design 2008 - 2012
Concordia University, Irvine August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Retirement accumulation..., Charitable strategies, Education funding, Retirement distribution..., Legacy strategies, Estate strategies, Retirement, Strategy, Life Insurance, Finance, Investments, Education Funding, Mutual Funds, Retirement Planning, Leadership Development
Education
Concordia University-Irvine 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre/Theater
Loring Ward October 2009 - Present
Sovereign Wealth Management, LLP 2002 - September 2009
Ackley Financial Group September 2001 - September 2002
Thrivent Financial March 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation, Asset Management, Asset Managment, ETFs, Estate Planning, Investment Advisory, Investment Management, Investment Strategies, Investments, Mutual Funds, Portfolio Management, Retirement Planning, Strategic Financial..., Strategic Planning, Wealth Management
Education
Concordia University-Austin 1993 — 1997
Economics
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans February 2011 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans August 2005 - February 2011
Thrivent Financial 1980 - August 1995
Skills
Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Management, Risk Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Management & Communiction
Thrivent Financial November 2014 - Present
School Specialty, Inc. November 2011 - November 2014
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America August 2001 - November 2011
Skills
Certified Green Belt,..., ITIL v3 Foundations..., Change Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Software Documentation, Databases, Management, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Leadership, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Requirements, SDLC, Business Process..., Vendor Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2011 — 2012
BA, Business Managemenet
Fox Valley Technical College 2008 — 2010
Associate, Business Management
Intuegy, Inc. February 2008 - Present
Associated Banc-corp March 2005 - January 2008
M&I Corp September 1998 - March 2005
Strong Investments September 1997 - September 1998
Thrivent Financial June 1977 - September 1997
Skills
Strategy, Brand Architecture, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Acquisition, Segmentation, Research, Product Development, Strategist, Product Management, Marketing, Financial Services, Project Management, Banking, Coaching, Database Marketing, Online Marketing, Public Speaking
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
BA, Mgmt & Comm's
Thrivent Financial February 2008 - Present
Ryane's House of Hope, Inc. October 2010 - August 2011
Vector Marketing June 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Coaching, Recruiting, Building Relationships, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Sales, Team Leadership, Marketing, New Business Development, Interviews, Selling, Sales Management, Time Management, Team Building, Leadership
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2004 — 2008
Penske Automotive Group June 2013 - Present
Campbell Marketing and Communications May 2012 - June 2013
Thrivent Financial September 2010 - January 2012
The Walt Disney Company February 2009 - August 2010
Thrivent Financial May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Teamwork, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Project Management, Management, Automotive Aftermarket, CRM, Customer Support, Data Analysis, Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Retail, Time Management, Sales, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Writing, Budgets, Direct Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Training, Digital Marketing, Business Intelligence, Creative Strategy, Strategic Planning, Market Research
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2007 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration, 3.70
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Management, 3.51
Lutheran High School North 2002 — 2006
Thrivent Financial March 2010 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans November 2010 - February 2015
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans September 2009 - December 2010
Green Mill Restaurants April 2009 - November 2009
Concordia University, St. Paul June 2009 - October 2009
Concordia University, St. Paul August 2008 - October 2008
AVI Systems May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Insurance, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Sales, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Retirement Planning
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2005 — 2010
Accounting
Apple Valley High School 2001 — 2005
Thrivent Financial March 2011 - Present
Thrivent Financial 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Business Analysis, SDLC, Project Portfolio..., Business Process, Management, Change Management, Strategy, Requirements Gathering, Process Improvement, Visio, PMO, Requirements Analysis, IT Strategy, MS Project, Business Process..., Leadership, Analysis, Quality Assurance, Software Project..., Financial Risk, Vendor Management, Program Management, Business Intelligence, PMP, Team Leadership
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Lubar School of Business 2006 — 2006
Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
Concordia University-Wisconsin
BA in Communications and Business Administration, Business
Thrivent Financial July 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans April 2002 - October 2012
Thrivent Financial January 1997 - March 2002
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1995 — 1996
Earned enough credits for an Associate Degree, but didn't apply for it., Business and Communication
Union Pacific Railroad January 2011 - Present
KPMG June 2010 - July 2010
Merritt Research Services January 2010 - May 2010
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center June 2009 - December 2009
Thrivent Financial May 2009 - August 2009
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2006 — 2010
B.B.A., Finance, Economics
Creighton University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Thrivent Financial June 1999 - Present
Education
The American College 2005 — 2009
ChFC, CLU, Financial Strategies and Services
Concordia University-Seward 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics and Computer Science
United States Sports Academy
Master of Science (MS), Sports and Exercise
Community of the Gospel February 2007 - Present
Thrivent Financial July 1988 - December 2004
Skills
Financial Services, Strategic Planning, Insurance, Management, Sales, Public Speaking, Leadership, Small Business, Leadership Development, Training, Human Resources, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Teaching, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Process Improvement
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1990 — 1992
MBA, Finance
Northern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
MSEd, Adult Educational Psychology
Universityof Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1969 — 1975
Hebrew Studies, Classical Hebrew; Judaic Culture
Brookfield Central High 1963 — 1967
Diploma
Thrivent Financial June 2014 - Present
Green Bay Area Public School District July 2013 - May 2014
School District of Somerset, WI February 2008 - June 2013
School District of Monroe, WI August 2007 - February 2008
CESA #7 Alternative High School September 2002 - July 2007
Sylvan Learning Centers September 2001 - September 2003
United States Marine Corps May 1995 - June 2003
Walmart June 1994 - July 2001
Skills
Training, Project Management, Curriculum Development, Leadership, Customer Service, Team Building, Leadership Development, Management, Learning Management..., Instructional Design, Differentiated..., Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate Studio, Smartboard, Web Conferences, Blackboard, Distance Learning, Research, Statistical Data..., Interpreting Data, Collaborative Problem..., Outstanding..., Public Speaking, Written & Oral..., Teaching
Education
Capella University 2005 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.)
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2006 — 2006
Certificate
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1994 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Amherst High School 1991 — 1994
Diploma
Thrivent Financial May 2004 - Present
Skills
Retirement Planning, Retirement, Fixed Annuities, Financial Advisory, Employee Benefits, Mutual Funds, Investment Advisory, Series 7, Strategic Financial..., Nonprofits, Wealth Management, Investments, Forecasting, Process Improvement
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
bs, business
Crave Coffee House May 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial November 2013 - May 2014
The LCMS/Send Me St. Louis July 2011 - October 2013
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Gladwin, MI July 2006 - July 2011
Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, O'Fallon, IL August 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Social Services, Community Engagement, Volunteer Training, Church Consulting, Non-profits, Strategic Leadership, Networking, Strategic Thinking, Church Planting, Urban Mission
Education
Concordia Seminary 2003 — 2006
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Church Planting
Concordia University-Seward 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences
Thrivent Financial July 2008 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 2003 - July 2008
Xerox 1984 - 1990
Skills
Risk Management, PMP, Risk Mitigation, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Change Management, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Compliance, Management, Business Process..., Strategy, Analysis, Leadership, Vendor Management, Insurance, SDLC, Program Management, Governance, Business Process, PMO, Financial Services, Management Consulting, IT Strategy, Visio, Portfolio Management, Requirements Gathering
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1993 — 1997
BA, Management and Communication
Thrivent Financial February 1999 - April 2010
Lutheran Schools in Lincoln, NE; North Platte, NE and Vincennes, IN August 1968 - February 1999
Skills
Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Team Building, Coaching, Customer Service, Public Relations, Budgets, Team Leadership, Staff Development, Event Management, Sales, Social Media, Teaching, Training, Nonprofits, Leadership, Organizational..., Program Development, Grant Writing, Program Management, Community Development, Recruiting, Editing, Management, Time Management, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Advertising, Newsletters, Project Management
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska 1969 — 1976
MEd, Elementary Administration
Concordia University Nebraska 1964 — 1968
Masters and Bachelor Degrees, Elementary School Administration
Bancroft High
High School Diploma
Thomson Reuters May 2013 - Present
Thomson Reuters May 2010 - Present
U.S. Navy Reserve 2005 - Present
Thomson Reuters 2010 - 2012
Thrivent Financial June 2001 - December 2009
Skills
Program Management, PMO, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, PMP, Portfolio Management, Vendor Management, Team Building, Software Project..., SharePoint, SDLC, Risk Management, Resource Management, Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Project Portfolio..., Project Planning, Project Management, Operations Management, Management, MS Project, Leadership, Integration, ITIL, Governance, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Business Process, Budgets, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business
Concordia University-St. Paul 1999 — 2001
BA, Management
Thrivent Financial January 2007 - Present
Thrivent Financial Bank May 2004 - December 2006
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans January 2002 - May 2004
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans October 1997 - January 2002
Skills
Series 7, Securities, Training, Series 63, Coaching, Public Speaking, Team Building, Life Insurance, Insurance, Retirement Planning, Strategic Planning, Retirement, Strategic Financial..., Leadership, Estate Planning, IRAs, Investments, Long-term Care, Financial Advisory, Fixed Annuities
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1977 — 1983
Masters
Concordia University Chicago 1972 — 1976
Street Yoga March 2015 - Present
CorePower Yoga June 2013 - Present
Nordstrom September 2013 - Present
Street Yoga October 2014 - March 2015
Street Yoga June 2014 - September 2014
Care.com, Partners in Community Support (PICS) May 2008 - August 2014
Street Yoga October 2013 - June 2014
brightpeak financial January 2013 - September 2013
African American Leadership Forum September 2010 - December 2012
Thrivent Financial March 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Research, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Non-profits, Financial Modeling, Social Media, Yoga, Program Management, Cultural Competency, Financial Analysis, Crisis Intervention, Social Network Analysis, Network Strategy, Social Media Analysis, Evaluation, Trauma-Informed Yoga
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Master of Public Policy (MPP), Youth (Social) Policy, Non-Profit Leadership & Management, Global Policy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
Master of Social Work (MSW), Youth Policy, Community Organizing, Non-Profit Leadership & Management
Concordia College 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Work, Global Studies
Crown College 2004 — 2005
PSEO- Gen Ed
Kolesar & Leatham August 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial February 2013 - August 2015
M&I Marshall & Ilsley Holdings, Inc. A part of BMO Financial Group October 1998 - July 2012
University of Phoenix 2008 - 2010
M&I Servicing Corp. June 1991 - September 1998
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation September 1986 - May 1991
M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank June 1981 - August 1986
Skills
Licensed Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Permanent Life Insurance, Investments, Retirement Planning, Retirement Savings, IRAs, Roth IRA, Mutual Funds, Variable Annuities, Fixed Annuities, 403 b, 401k Rollovers, Long Term Care Insurance, Living Generously
Education
University of Phoenix 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1989 — 1991
BA
Carlsbad Lightning Soccer 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial January 2011 - Present
Football Proper 2005 - Present
Skills
IRAs, Retirement, Roth IRA, Wealth Management, Variable Annuities, Fixed Annuities, Long Term Care Insurance, Mutual Funds, College Savings Plans, Retirement Planning, Series 63, Education Funding, Estate Planning, Series 7, Disability Insurance, 401k Rollovers, Personal Financial..., 401k, Life, Asset Management, College Education..., 529 Plans, Long-term Care, Life Insurance
Education
Cornell University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Fallbrook High School 1994 — 1997
Thrivent Financial February 2015 - Present
The Hartford August 2014 - February 2015
Safe Step Inc July 2013 - August 2014
Conference & Events November 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Management, Training, Hospitality, Time Management, Customer Service, Sales, Leadership, Marketing, Budgets, Operations Management, Account Management, Team Leadership, Social Media, Process Scheduler
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Thrivent Financial August 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans June 2012 - August 2014
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans October 2008 - June 2012
Skills
Employee Training, Customer Service, Branding, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Continuous Improvement, Creative Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Social Networking, Communication, Lean Tools, Time Management, Marketing, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Public Speaking, Teamwork
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Human Resources Management and Services
Green Belt School 2013 — 2013
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), Communication, General
Thrivent Financial March 1998 - Present
Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Financial Services, Leadership, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Finance, Marketing, Management, Investments
Education
Creighton University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Pacific Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Legal Studies, General
Pacific Lutheran University - School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Thrivent Financial April 2015 - Present
Village of DeForest 2009 - Present
U.S. Bank March 2008 - April 2015
US Naval Reserves 1988 - 1994
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1989 — 1993
International Relations, Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
Defense Language Institute 1988 — 1989
Russian
Thrivent Financial June 2002 - Present
AAL June 1996 - May 2002
AAL August 1994 - May 1996
Comdisco June 1981 - 1994
Skills
Retirement Planning, IRAs, Charitable Gift Planning, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Disability Income..., Estate Strategies
Education
The American College 1998 — 2002
ChFC, CLU, Finance and Financial Management Services
Concordia University-River Forest
BA, Education
Thrivent Financial March 2015 - Present
MarketSource Inc. August 2011 - February 2015
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Burnsville, MN 2009 - 2010
The Toro Company 2004 - 2007
The Toro Company 2000 - 2004
Skills
Leadership, Marketing, Program Management, Project Planning, Social Media, Public Speaking, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Non-profits, InDesign, Budget, Editing, Networking, Team Building, Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising
Education
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Clinical Pastoral Education
Concordia University-St. Paul
BA, Organizational Management and Communication
College of Financial Planning 1984 — 1985
Certificate, Registered Paraplanner
South Central Technical College 1981 — 1982
Certificate, Secretarial
Independent Printing Inc. October 2005 - May 2015
Thrivent Financial March 1991 - May 2004
Rex Clean April 1990 - October 1990
First Services September 1989 - January 1990
Larry's Markets, Inc. September 1977 - July 1989
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Purchasing, Purchasing Negotiation, Project Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Project Estimation, Vendor Relations, Inventory Control, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Supply Chain, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Negotiation
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2003 — 2005
Bachelor’s Degree, Management and Communication, 3.95
Fox Valley Technical College
Continuing Education coursework
Pfizer May 2015 - Present
Iowa State University May 2013 - Present
Iowa State University May 2013 - August 2014
Iowa State University August 2012 - April 2013
Midland National Life May 2011 - August 2012
Thrivent Financial May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
R, Bioconductor, SAS, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Genomics, Gene Expression, C, C++, LaTeX, Statistics, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, RNAseq, Research, VBA, JAGS, Access, Actuarial Science, SQL, Statistical Modeling, Data Mining
Education
Iowa State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Statistics
Iowa State University
Master's Degree, Statistics
Concordia College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics and Economics
PNC Financial Services April 2015 - Present
PNC Financial Services April 2014 - Present
Raymond James Financial Inc. September 2013 - April 2014
Nationwide Financial September 2009 - September 2013
Thrivent Financial March 2008 - September 2009
Citi June 2004 - March 2008
Education
Cornell University
Project Leadership
Northern Kentucky University
BS, Marketing
University of Cincinnati
Alvarado ISD- Alvarado High School August 2015 - Present
Southwest Christian School July 2014 - June 2015
Thrivent Financial March 2014 - July 2014
Thrivent Financial August 2012 - March 2014
St. Paul Lutheran School February 2006 - June 2012
Brentwood Parks and Recreation March 2003 - December 2005
Lutheran High School North - St. Louis, MO 2002 - 2005
Messiah Lutheran School August 1999 - November 2001
Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching, PowerPoint, Editing, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Curriculum Development, Nonprofits, Outlook, Training, Creative Writing, Photography, Volunteer Management, Newsletters, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Secondary Education and Language Arts
Associated Financial Group September 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial November 2013 - September 2015
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans March 2010 - October 2013
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans May 2005 - March 2010
Schneider National March 2004 - May 2005
Schneider National May 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Fixed Annuities, Variable Annuities, Life Settlements, Insurance, Healh Insurance Claims, Transportation, Field Service, Customer Service..., Human Resources, Recruiting, Grant Administration, Grant Reviewing, Travel Planning, Expense Management, Screening Resumes, Customer Service..., Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Financial Services, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management, 3.88 GPA
Thrivent Financial September 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial January 2015 - September 2015
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans June 2012 - January 2015
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans June 2010 - June 2012
Thrivent Financial January 2006 - June 2010
Manpower 1997 - December 2004
Eaton Corporation December 1995 - December 1996
United States Air Force August 1992 - November 1995
Skills
Access, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Business Objects, ITIL, PeopleSoft, Lotus Notes, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Project Coordination, Project Management, Team Leadership, Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Six Sigma, Information Technology, Visio, Management, Leadership
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Business Administration 1996 — 2000
BS, Management Information Systems
The University of South Dakota August 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial May 2015 - Present
The University of South Dakota August 2013 - Present
Moore Angus January 2011 - Present
Country Pumper May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Confidentiality, Confidence Building, Friendly Personality, Personal Care, Corporate Social..., Highly responsible, Dependable Team Player, Creative Writing, Creative Strategy, Creative Problem Solving, Grammar, Impromptu Speaking, Courtesy, Digital Strategy, Business Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team-oriented, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Service, Customer Engagement, Executive Support, Timely Decision Making, Decisiveness, Pitching Ideas, Fresh Ideas, Timely Execution, Community Engagement, Youth Engagement, Youth Empowerment, Technical Presentations, Presenter, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Product Design, Dynamic Speaker, Experienced Speaker, Persuasive Speaker, Cross-functional Team..., Positive Personality, Positive Can-do Attitude, Determined to Succeed, Dedication to...
Education
The University of South Dakota 2014 — 2016
Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Dakota State University 2013 — 2015
Studying, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Sanborn Central High School 2009 — 2013
Wine and the Word: Savor & Serve (June, 2014) May 2014 - Present
Upbring/LSSS 1996 - Present
Thrivent Financial July 1999 - February 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Writing, Non-profits, Fundraising, Mentoring, Social Media, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Teaching, Administration, Organizational..., Team Building, Leadership, Marketing, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, System Administration, Social Networking, Budgets, Team Leadership, Training, Program Development, Editing, Event Management, Policy, Marketing Strategy, Healthcare, Staff Development, Research, Management, Higher Education, Community Development, Program Management, Customer Service, Change Management, Blogging, Newsletters, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Workshop Facilitation, Non-profit..., Strategic Communications, Executive Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1989 — 1995
Ph.D, Government
University of Illinois College of Law 1981 — 1984
JD, Law
Valparaiso University 1979 — 1981
BSBA, Accounting
Concordia University Texas 1977 — 1979
AA
Thrivent Financial October 2009 - Present
Lutheran Hour Ministries November 2008 - October 2009
Immanuel Lutheran Church February 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Long Term Care Insurance, Life Insurance, Non-profits, Business Succession, Annuities, Disability Income..., Retirement Strategies, Estate Strategies
Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor 1998 — 2002
BA, Family Life, Business Administration
Thrivent Financial July 2015 - Present
Robert Half Legal January 2015 - June 2015
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 2012 - 2014
University of St. Thomas School of Law August 2010 - May 2013
Polk County BoCC November 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Research, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Social Media, Litigation, Leadership
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Creighton University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, History
Thrivent Financial May 2015 - Present
Marcus Theatres May 2012 - June 2015
Gordmans September 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Singing, Retail, Customer Relations, Early Childhood..., Leadership, Communication, Organization Skills, Childcare, Teaching, Grant Reviewing, Corporate Relations
Education
Cornerstone University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Winneconne High School 2009 — 2013
Thrivent Financial June 2015 - Present
Target January 2015 - May 2015
Allied Concert Services January 2006 - January 2015
Fiserv Lending Solutions 2003 - 2006
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2002 - 2003
Stages Theatre Co January 2001 - January 2002
Rourke Art Museum 2001 - 2001
Concordia College Theatre January 1998 - January 2000
Paramount Arts District 1999 - 1999
Skills
Event Planning, Data Entry, Customer Service, Marketing, Program Management, Public Speaking, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Administrative..., Event Management, Nonprofits, Management, Leadership, Public Relations
Education
Concordia College 1997 — 2001
BA, Theatre and Communications
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 1993 — 1997
Thrivent Financial May 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans May 2012 - June 2012
Wells Fargo January 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Series 6, Series 63, IRAs, Retirement, 401k Rollovers, Life Insurance, FINRA, Qualified Retirement..., Mutual Funds, Variable Annuities, Disability Insurance, Retirement Planning, Wealth Accumulation, Term Life Insurance, Roth IRA, Customer Service, Long Term Care Insurance, Insurance, 401k, Long-term Care, Investments, Fixed Annuities, Series 7, Uniform Combined State..., College Savings Plans, Employee Benefits
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Dana College 2006 — 2008
Thrivent Financial August 2007 - May 2015
Arkansas City High School August 2004 - July 2007
Zion Lutheran School, Walburg, TX August 1998 - July 2004
Word Of Life Lutheran School January 1997 - January 1998
Lutheran High School North - St. Louis, MO January 1996 - January 1997
Education
Concordia University Texas
Master, Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Richland High School
College Prep
Concordia University, Nebraska
Bachelor’s Degree, Education, History, Physical Education
Thrivent Financial March 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans November 2011 - March 2014
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans April 2007 - October 2011
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans June 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Marketing, Retirement Planning, Mutual Funds, Retirement, Investments, Wealth Management, Fixed Annuities, Investment Strategies, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Securities, Financial Modeling, Project Planning, Vendor Management, Stakeholder Management, Collaboration, Budget Monitoring, Communication Skills, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Business Strategy, Not for Profit
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2012 — 2014
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Economics (Double Major)
Thrivent Financial December 2014 - Present
US Bank January 2011 - December 2014
EDMC September 2005 - January 2011
Target Corporation March 2007 - April 2009
Skills
Social Networking..., Training & Development, Public Speaking, Talent Selection, Workforce Planning, LinkedIn, Strategic Thinking, Project Management, Human Resources, Training Facilitation, Process Improvement, Written & Oral...
Education
Argosy University Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
MA, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Cornell College 2001 — 2005
BA, Communication Studies; English
Thrivent Financial June 1981 - Present
Skills
Variable Annuities, Life Insurance, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Fixed Annuities, Indexed Annuities, SAS Programming, Microsoft Office, HP Quality Center, Microsoft Project, Variable Life, IBM Mainframe, COBOL, Assembly Language
Education
Dana College 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics
Alliance Machine Inc. January 2010 - Present
Thrivent Financial July 2007 - December 2009
Alliance Machine, Inc. June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Sales Management, New Business Development, Account Management, Negotiation, Sales, Customer Service, Management, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Marketing, Budgets, Leadership, Coaching, Project Management, Product Development, Forecasting, Operations Management, Business Strategy
Education
Dakota State University 2001 — 2003
Rochester Community and Technical College 1998 — 2000
Thrivent Financial May 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans July 2012 - April 2014
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church July 2008 - July 2012
San Pablo Lutheran Church August 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Program Development, Non-profits, Teaching, Public Relations, Leadership, Grant Writing, Team Building, Pastoral Care, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2006 — 2011
MA, Christian Outreach
Eureka College 2002 — 2006
BA, Communication & Business Administration
Thrivent Financial 2012 - Present
Skills
Leadership, Team Leadership, Recruting, Team Management, Investments, Investment Strategies, Financial Services, Mutual Funds, Insurance, Disability Insurance, Asset Allocation, Estate Strategies, Wealth Strategies, Financial Strategies, Retirement, Team Building, Life Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Coaching, Mentoring, Team Mentoring, Retirement Planning, Long-term Care, Long Term Care Insurance, FINRA Series 7
Education
Concordia University-Seward 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Business/Corporate Communications
Hire St. Louis October 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial November 2010 - July 2014
Skills
Retirement, Investments, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Retirement Planning, Risk Management, Non-profits, Team Building, Leadership Development
Education
Concordia University Irvine 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree
SCECGS Redlands
Concordia University Wisconsin May 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial May 2012 - Present
Schenck SC December 2008 - April 2012
Rollie Winter & Associates, Ltd. July 2006 - October 2008
Mary Kay, Inc. 1999 - 2008
Terri McCormick for Congress April 2006 - September 2006
SEEK Careers/Staffing January 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Business Networking, Social Networking, Team Building, Community Development, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Market Planning, Networking, Coaching, Internal Communications, Fundraising, Sales, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media, Business Development, Management, Organizational..., Public Relations, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Professional Networking, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Community Relations, Nonprofits, Online Marketing, Training, Budgets, Negotiation, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Sales Force Development, Business Planning, B2B, Advertising, Recruiting, Time Management, Market Research, Territory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, MBA: Marketing
Lakeland College 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Business and Marketing
Thrivent Financial August 1990 - Present
Thrivent Financial August 1990 - Present
Foothills Christian High School August 1979 - November 2014
Past president CA Fraternal insurance counslors October 2009 - October 2010
CAFC 2003 - 2004
Lutheran High School San Diego August 1979 - June 1990
Skills
Investments, Insurance, Retirement, Fixed Annuities, IRAs, Financial Services, Mutual Funds, Financial Advisory, Fundraising, Long-term Care, Investment Strategies, Uniform Combined State..., Asset Allocation, Wealth Management, 401k, Life Insurance, Wealth Accumulation, Investment Advisory, Coaching, Helping people set..., Comprehensive Financial..., FINRA Series 7, Financial Strategies..., FINRA Series 6, FINRA Series 63, Public Speaking
Education
American College 2003 — 2005
ChFC, Financial / Estate planning
San Diego State University-California State University 1986 — 1987
Master degree, Secondary Administration
Concordia University-Seward 1973 — 1978
BS Education, Biology/chemistry
Malcolm High School 1970 — 1973
High school, all
Thrivent Financial September 1989 - Present
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, Brandon, Florida 1986 - 1989
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod September 1966 - September 1988
Skills
Financial Advisory, Mutual Funds, Investment Strategies, Fixed Annuities, Investment Advisory, Asset Allocation, Investments, Philanthropy, Wealth, Life Insurance, Financial Strategies, Retirement Strategies, Variable Products, Charitable Gifting..., Estate Strategies, FINRA Series 7, Public Speaking, Team Building, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Retirement Planning
Education
The American College 2012 — 2013
CAP, Chartered Advisor in Philanthrophy
Queens College, Flushing, New York 1968 — 1972
MS Ed, Mathematics
Concordia University, Nebraska 1962 — 1966
BS, Mathematics, Physics, Religion, Music
Thrivent Financial January 2013 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans October 2008 - January 2013
Stewart Title of Spokane 2005 - 2008
First American Title 2003 - 2005
Skills
Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Process Improvement, Employee Training, Recruiting, Human Resources, Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Finance, Investments, Term Life Insurance, Long-term Care, IRAs, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Investors
Education
Whitworth University 1999 — 2001
B.A., Organizational Management
Concordia University-Irvine 1990 — 1994
B.A., Religious Studies
Gilbert High School
Thrivent Financial March 2006 - November 2012
Polaris Lending Group March 2004 - March 2006
New Horizons April 2003 - February 2004
BIZ Interactive Zone/SSP Solutions (Start-up) January 2001 - September 2001
Rainbow Technologies December 1998 - January 2001
AST Computer December 1997 - December 1998
AST Computer December 1995 - November 1997
Skills
Product Development, Product Marketing, Salesforce.com, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Forecasting, Management, Sales, Marketing, Product Launch, Project Management, Pricing, Analysis, Training, CRM, Executive Management, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Business Development
Education
Concordia University, Irvine 1990 — 1994
Light of the Valley Lutheran Church April 2010 - Present
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church June 2007 - April 2010
Messiah Lutheran Church September 2003 - May 2007
Hope Lutheran Church July 2005 - July 2006
American Eagle Outfitters August 2002 - June 2003
Thrivent Financial May 2001 - August 2002
Santa Ana Unified Schools November 2000 - January 2001
Grace Lutheran Church June 2000 - November 2000
Faith Lutheran Church March 1999 - May 2000
Green Lake Lutheran Ministries May 1996 - August 1996
Skills
Theology, Public Speaking, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Gospel, Biblical Studies, Leadership Development, Discipleship, Church Events, Microsoft Office, Church Administration, Mentoring, Networking, Non-profits, Pastoral, Pastoral Counseling, Ministry Development, Fundraising, Bible, Missions, Apologetics, Bible Study, Conflict Resolution, Teaching, Church History, Evangelism, Spiritual Direction, Pastors, Church Consulting, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Expository Preaching, Pastoral Theology, Program Development, Analysis, Writing, Innovative, Problem Solving
Education
Concordia Seminary 2003 — 2007
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Pastoral Ministry
Concordia University-Irvine 1998 — 2002
Religious Studies: Biblical Studies, Ministry, A
Lutheran Bible Institute of California 1995 — 1998
Bible Diploma, Bible, B
Central High School, Davenport, IA 1989 — 1994
Diploma
Thrivent Financial DirectorLCCMOctober 1998 - July 2003
Education
Concordia University-Portland 1998 — 1999
BS, Business Management
Harbor House November 2010 - Present
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company April 2007 - April 2010
Travel Design 2006 - 2009
National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) March 2002 - April 2007
Kids Publications 1995 - 2002
Children's Hospital of WI July 2000 - September 2001
Thrivent Financial July 1986 - July 2000
Holiday Inn 1985 - 1986
Skills
Public Relations, Research, Negotiation, Perceptive, Intelligent, Editing, Writing, Internal Communications, Fundraising, Market Planning, Administration, Publications, Social Media, Media Relations, Event Planning, Copywriting, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Event Management, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Promotions, Non-profits, Marketing Strategy, Copy Editing, Word, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Community Relations, Strategic Communications, Facebook, Customer Relations, Email Marketing, PowerPoint, Market Research, Technical Writing, Newspaper, Brochures, SEO, Interviewing, Microsoft Word, Management, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1998 — 2001
BA
Thrivent Financial February 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial October 2011 - February 2014
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 1999 - 2011
AAL 1997 - 1999
Skills
Certified Green Belt, Program Management, Change Management, Leadership, Training, Management, Analysis, Project Planning, Business Process, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Cross Functional Team..., Cross Functional..., Conflict..., Compliance, Onboarding, Vendor Management, Records Management, Information Governance, Team Building, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., SharePoint, Nonprofits
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Masters of Business Administration, Business Management
Istitute of Certified Records Managers 2013 — 2015
ICRM Certification, Records and Information Management
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Thrivent Financial March 1996 - Present
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 1989 — 1993
Thrivent Financial January 2013 - Present
Thrivent Financial February 2009 - January 2013
Thrivent Financial 2008 - 2009
Thrivent Financial May 2005 - February 2008
Thrivent Financial 2004 - May 2005
LCMS Foundation 2002 - 2004
Concordia University, Nebraska 1998 - 2002
Education
Concordia University-Seward 2001 — 2003
Masters, Education Administration
Concordia University-Seward 1993 — 1997
Bachelors, Education
Thrivent Financial July 1998 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans March 1998 - Present
Skills
Certified Financial..., Series 7, Series 6, Series 63, Series 66, Licensed Life and...
Education
Creighton University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts in Exs Science/Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist
Thrivent Financial October 2009 - Present
Primary Promotion January 1991 - October 2009
Edina Realty February 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Marketing, Budgets, Sales, Customer Service, Advertising, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Small Business, Microsoft Office, Outlook, QuickBooks, Illustrator, Real Estate
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul
BA, Organizational Management and Leadership
Normandale Community College
BA, Marketing, Sales, Management and Leadership
Thrivent Financial 2009 - Present
Baker Tilly 2005 - 2009
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans 1995 - 2004
National Computer Systems 1994 - 1995
Education
Concordia College 1977 — 1978
BA, Business Administration
Pacific Lutheran University 1974 — 1977
Thrivent Financial June 2001 - Present
Skills
Retirement Planning, Fixed Annuities, Retirement, Life Insurance, IRAs, Mutual Funds, Long-term Care, Insurance, FINRA Series 7, Estate Strategies
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Thrivent Financial
Skills
Financial Services, Strategic Planning, Investments, Mutual Funds, Series 7, Process Improvement, Series 63, Leadership, Insurance
Education
Concordia College 1982 — 1986
Thrivent Financial September 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Law School January 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans January 2013 - September 2015
Dorsey & Whitney LLP January 2012 - December 2012
Dorsey & Whitney LLP July 2007 - December 2011
Skills
Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Joint Ventures, Litigation, Due Diligence, Securities, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Competition Law, Bankruptcy, International Law
Education
Cornell University 1994 — 1998
B.A., Government
University of Minnesota Law School
Thrivent Financial March 2004 - Present
Education
Concordia University-Ann Arbor 1997 — 2001
Thrivent Financial October 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans April 2004 - October 2010
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2005 — 2008
Thrivent Financial September 1998 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Investments, Financial Analysis, Mutual Funds, Strategic Financial..., Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Coaching, Business Analysis, Insurance, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1989 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Thrivent Financial October 2005 - Present
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay June 2001 - November 2005
Marshall University June 1999 - June 2001
Montana Tech April 1998 - June 1999
New Mexico State University July 1997 - April 1998
Skills
Leadership Development, Fundraising, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Coaching, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Team Building, Public Speaking, Retirement Planning, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Training, Life Insurance
Education
Western Illinois University 1996 — 1997
Master's Degree, Sports Management
Concordia University-Ann Arbor 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Kinesiology: Sports Management & Business
Huron Valley Lutheran HS 1988 — 1992
Thrivent Financial May 2006 - Present
Rotella's Bakery May 2000 - September 2005
Michael Foods August 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Estate Planning, Fixed Annuities, Investment Strategies, Strategic Financial..., Asset Allocation, Financial Services, Investments, Finance, Retirement Planning, Long-term Care, Series 7, Mutual Funds, Retirement, Series 6, Wealth Management, Uniform Combined State..., Series 63, IRAs
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska 1996 — 1997
BS, Business Management
Thrivent Financial May 2008 - Present
Methodist Hospital June 1974 - May 2008
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska 1996 — 1997
BA, Organizational Management
Nebraska Methodist College 1971 — 1974
Diploma Nursing, Nursing
Thrivent Financial October 2006 - Present
Peru August 2013 - May 2015
Skills
Business Analysis, Policy, Public Speaking
Education
Metropolitan State University 2005 — 2008
MBA, Business
Concordia University Chicago 1995 — 1999
BA, Communications, History, Business, summa cum laude
Thrivent Financial February 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial May 1984 - February 2012
Thrivent Financial 1984 - 2008
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska 1967 — 1977
BS & MS, Elementary Education
Thrivent Financial 2006 - Present
Thrivent Financial 1997 - 2006
Thrivent Financial 1984 - 1997
Skills
Career Development, Employee Training, Organizational..., Talent Management, Coaching, Training, Team Leadership, Team Building, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Instructional Design, Employee and Manager..., Facilitation..., New Employee Onboarding, Consulting, Faciltation, Program Management, Managing Change, Technical Skills..., Research survey design..., Change Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
BA, Management & Communication, Suma Cum Laude, 3.9 GPA
Life Office Management Association (LOMA)
FLMI, Fellow, Life Management Institute
Life Office Management Association (LOMA)
ACS, Associate Customer Service
American College
FIC, Fraternal Insurance Counselor
Thrivent Financial July 1986 - Present
Skills
Retirement, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Coaching, Retirement Strategies
Education
Concordia University Chicago 1982 — 1986
BA, Business
The American College
Chartered Financial Consultant, Financial Planning and Services
The American College
Chartered Life Underwriter, Insurance
The American College
Registered Health Underwriter, Health Insurance
The American College
Retirement Income Certified Professional, Retirement Planning Issues and Concerns
brightpeak financial December 2011 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans March 2010 - December 2011
Thrivent Financial February 2008 - February 2010
Aid Association for Lutherans 1986 - 1989
Skills
Insurance, Actuarial Science, Analytics, SDLC, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Financial Services, Analysis
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1982 — 1986
BS, Mathematics
Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Nebraska
Thrivent Financial July 2004 - Present
Education
Concordia University-Portland
Thrivent Financial field associatelutheran brotherhood -Thrivent Financial1967 - 1973
Education
Concordia College 1959 — 1963
Crown College 1959 — 1963
New York Mills High School 1948 — 1958
Grad
Thrivent Financial October 2014 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. January 2014 - October 2014
Gilman Ciocia September 2012 - October 2013
BMO Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. a part of BMO Financial Group Inc. June 2010 - October 2012
SunTrust Investment Services, Inc, Downtown December 2005 - February 2010
Fifth Third Securities February 2002 - November 2005
Fifth Third Securities, Nat City, Merrill Lynch January 1994 - January 2002
MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER AND SMITH January 1989 - January 1994
Skills
Knowledge, experience..., Investments, Strategic Financial..., Series 7, Banking, Insurance, Retirement, Financial Services, Finance, Wealth Management, Series 63, Retirement Planning, Mutual Funds, Wealth, Securities, Income Tax, Investment Advisory, Asset Allocation, Retail Banking, FINRA, Financial Planners, Fixed Annuities, Portfolio Management, Uniform Combined State..., Series 24, Financial Planning
Education
Self Study 2015 — 2015
Fraternal Professional Certificate, Insurance
H & R Block 2013 — 2013
Tax Advisor 2, Taxation
Davenport University 2002 — 2004
BA, Business Management
Bridgeport High School 1975 — 1979
Major, General Studies
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans November 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial June 1999 - Present
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans June 1996 - October 2012
Skills
Financial Services, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Contact Center..., Project Management, User Acceptance Testing, Call Centers, Contact Center..., Customer Experience, Investments, Retirement, Securities, Series 6, Series 63, Series 26, Mutual Funds, Insurance, Fixed Annuities, project, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Communication, Internal Communications, Telecommunications, Contact Center..., Operations Management, Training
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
ABA Business Management and Communications, Business Administration and Management, General
Thrivent Financial May 2005 - Present
Thrivent Financial May 2005 - Present
Skills
Series 7, Mutual Funds, Retirement Planning, Retirement, Fixed Annuities, Wealth Management, Strategic Financial..., Estate Planning, Investment Advisory, Investments, Life Insurance, 401k, Financial Advisory, Disability Insurance, Investment Strategies, Wealth Accumulation, Asset Allocation, IRAs, Financial Planners, Securities
Education
DePaul University 1978 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Luther High School 1972 — 1976
New York Life Insurance Company August 2015 - Present
Thrivent Financial March 2006 - August 2015
Lutheran Church 2002 - 2005
Skills
Retirement Income..., Financial Planning, IRA Rollovers, 401k Rollovers, Annuities, Roth IRA, Investment Advisory, Retirement Planning, Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Whole Life, Mutual Funds, Estate Planning, Stock Market, Economy, Fixed Income, Retirement, Fixed Annuities, IRAs, Financial Goals, Strategic Financial..., Uniform Combined State..., Financial Planners, Investments
Education
Concordia College 1996 — 2000
Music Performance
Hutchinson High School 1992 — 1996
Natural Healthy Concepts March 2011 - Present
Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin April 2005 - August 2009
Thrivent Financial 2001 - 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Wellness Coaching, Employee Wellness, Health, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Team Building, Leadership Development, Leadership, Coaching, Process Improvement, Teaching, Workshop Facilitation, Data Analysis, Nonprofits, Team Leadership, Training, Health Education, Wellness, Event Management, Program Development, Health Promotion, Organizational..., Budgets, Nutrition, Policy, Social Networking, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Community Development, Conflict Resolution, Proposal Writing, Marketing, Staff Development, Grants, Social Media, Newsletters, Community Engagement, Editing, Mental Health, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Philanthropy, Corporations
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
BA, Management and Communications
UW-Eau Claire
Thrivent Financial December 2014 - Present
Accurate Industrial April 2013 - December 2014
Cardinal Pump August 2010 - March 2013
United Way of the Coastal Empire May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Public Speaking, Sales, Cold Calling, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations
Education
Concordia University-Seward 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Thrivent Financial August 1997 - Present
Truyman Haase Zahn Insurance Group 1995 - 1997
Schuelke Chiropractice Clinic 1992 - 1995
Bank One 1991 - 1992
Bank One 1981 - 1985
Skills
Leadership, Public Relations, Philanthropy, Charities, Team Building, Customer Service, Reputation Management, Organizational..., Strategy, Staff Development, Insurance, Marketing, Volunteer Management
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2000 — 2002
Bachelor's degree
Fox Valley Technical College
Associate's degree
Thrivent Financial October 1999 - Present
Cactus High School 1986 - 1991
Northwest Community Christian School 1983 - 1985
Dodge Center High School September 1982 - 1983
Skills
Fundraising, Strategy, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Basketball, Nonprofits, Marketing, Community Outreach, Event Management, Consultant
Education
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education - Secondary Science, Phy. Ed and Health
CUNA Mutual Group March 2008 - Present
CUNA Mutual Group February 2004 - February 2008
Thrivent Financial 2002 - 2007
Skills
General Insurance, Process Improvement, Mutual Funds, Variable Annuities, Project Management, Customer Service
Education
Northern Michigan University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Thrivent Financial January 2012 - Present
Thrivent Financial March 1998 - January 2012
SECURA Insurance January 1990 - January 1998
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Communications and Management, Business Management and Communications
Thrivent Financial 2011 - Present
Education
Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
University of Wisconsin Madison
Digregorio Stairlift January 2011 - Present
Thrivent Financial January 2008 - January 2010
Lutheran Church MIssouri Synod January 1978 - January 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, Sales, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing, Project Management
Education
Concordia Theological Seminary 1976 — 1979
Master of Divinity (MDiv), New Testament
Seattle Pacific University - School of Business and Economics 1970 — 1972
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Thrivent Financial November 2014 - Present
Thrivent Financial July 2010 - November 2014
Thrivent Financial January 2008 - July 2010
Thrivent Financial August 2005 - January 2008
Thrivent Financial March 2003 - August 2005
Thrivent Financial January 2002 - January 2003
Thrivent Financial March 1998 - January 2002
Thrivent Financial March 1995 - March 1998
Thrivent Financial March 1991 - March 1995
Thrivent Financial January 1988 - March 1991
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 1998 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management and Communication
Thrivent Financial April 2000 - Present
Sons of Norway May 1999 - February 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 1995 — 1998
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, B
Thrivent Financial June 2015 - Present
Vanguard University May 2011 - January 2015
Vanguard University September 2010 - April 2011
Concordia University Irvine January 2010 - August 2010
Concordia University Irvine September 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Organization Skills, Data Processing, Data Management, Data Analysis, Ellucian Colleague..., Salesforce, Microsoft Office, Layout Design, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Concordia University Irvine 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art: Graphic Design