Venture Stores

Industry: Retail-store company

Description

Venture Stores, Inc. was a chain of retail stores aimed at the discount department store market. John Geisse, formerly of Target Stores, and May Department Stores Executive Vice President Dave Babcock founded the chain in 1968. Ceased operations: 1998 Founder: John Geisse Founded: 1968, St. Louis, MO Headquarters: O'Fallon, MO Number of employees: 10,000 Fate: Bankruptcy

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Venture Stores Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Chris Mikolajczewski Chris Mikolajczewski Greater Chicago Area Details
Chris Mikolajczewski's Venture Stores Experience August 1991 - July 1994
Job Private Wealth Manager at UPSTREAM Investment Partners, LLC
Industry Financial Services
Experience
UPSTREAM Investment Partners, LLC  January 2014 - Present
Morgan Stanley  November 2010 - January 2014
Edward Jones  December 2007 - November 2010
Blue Skies Flying Services, Inc   December 2003 - December 2007
TJX Companies  January 2004 - August 2007
Sears, Roebuck and Co.   October 1996 - January 2004
Sears, Roebuck and Co.   March 1995 - September 1996
Venture Stores, Inc  July 1994 - February 1995
Venture Stores   August 1991 - July 1994
Waukegan Aero, LTD   July 1990 - December 1992

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science / Economics (Minor)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   1986 — 1987
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Lake Forest College   1985 — 1986

Forest View HS   1983 — 1985

Saint Patrick HS - Chicago   1981 — 1983

St. Pascal Grammar School   1973 — 1981

Johnnie Rush Johnnie Rush Saint Petersburg, Florida Details
Johnnie Rush's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Vice President of Retail Innovation HSNi
Industry Retail
Experience
HSNi  August 2013 - Present
The Walt Disney Company  2010 - 2013
The Walt Disney Company  2005 - 2010
The Walt Disney Company  2002 - 2005
The Walt Disney Company  1998 - 2002
The Walt Disney Company  1996 - 1998
Venture Stores   1993 - 1996
Rapid America Corporation   1989 - 1993
Marriott International  1986 - 1989

Skills
Leadership, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Retail, Fashion, Project Management, Customer Insight, Interior Design, Graphics, Advertising, E-commerce, Concept Development, Trend Analysis, Apparel, Sales, Market Research, Trend, Art Direction, Art, Product Design, Brand Architecture, Brand Development, Program Management, Creative Direction, Sketching, Concept Design, Retail Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Design Management, Graphic Design, Drawing, Illustration, Industrial Design, Branding & Identity, Design Strategy, Creative Strategy, Marketing, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Branding, Design Thinking, Experience Design, Space planning, Digital Marketing

Education
Louisiana State University   1980 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, Architecture

Louisiana State University   1980 — 1986
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

Louisiana State University   1980 — 1986
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture

Aaron Barnes Aaron Barnes Greater St. Louis Area Details
Aaron Barnes's Venture Stores Experience July 1993 - October 1996
Job ceo & founder
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Resolutions Title Inc.   October 2010 - Present
River Swirl Entertainment Corp.   October 2014 - Present
Barnes & Associates Inc.   December 1999 - December 2011
Integrity Land Title Company Inc.   October 2003 - October 2010
Old Republic Title Company of St. Louis   February 2003 - October 2003
St. Louis Ambush  February 1999 - December 1999
Suburban Journals Newspapers, a Journal Register Company   October 1996 - February 1999
Venture Stores   July 1993 - October 1996

Skills
Title Insurance, Real Estate Development, Strategy Development, Advertising, Home Building, Strategy, Real Estate, Homebuilding, Investment Properties, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Transactions, Foreclosures, Residential Homes, Marketing, FHA, Commercial Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Refinance, Investors, Short Sales, Real Property, Sellers, Selling, Sales

Education
Lindenwood University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Corporate Communications

Missouri State University   1991 — 1992
Business & Communications

University of Central Missouri   1989 — 1990
General Studies

Monica James Monica James Greater St. Louis Area Details
Monica James's Venture Stores Experience May 1993 - November 1995
Job Inventory Manager at Weissman's Dancewear
Industry Retail
Experience
Weissman's Dancewear Solutions   June 2012 - Present
Build-A-Bear Workshop  April 2007 - June 2012
Follett Higher Education Group  September 2003 - April 2007
Venture Stores   May 1993 - November 1995
Dillards  July 1987 - May 1993

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Stores, Retail Management, Store Management, Retail, Apparel, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Private Label, Forecasting, Product Development, Microsoft Excel, E-commerce, Customer Service, Sales, Training, Cross-functional Team...

Education
Kent State University   1984 — 1986
Master of Science (M.S.), Biology, General

Kent State University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology

Larry Yob Larry Yob Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Larry Yob's Venture Stores Experience 1989 - 1993
Job National Security Director Security Operations
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Ascension Information Services (AIS)   July 2014 - Present
Ascension Information Services  December 2010 - Present
Ascension Health Information Services  July 2008 - December 2010
Montcalm Center for Behavioral Health   August 1999 - July 2008
Simplex Time Recorder  1997 - 1999
Venture Stores   1989 - 1993

Skills
Disaster Recovery, Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Vendor Management, Firewalls, Active Directory, Process Improvement, Penetration Testing, EHR

Education
Grand Valley State University   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Bret Stegeman Bret Stegeman Columbia, Missouri Area Details
Bret Stegeman's Venture Stores Experience June 1987 - September 1998
Job Sales Consultant at Tectura Designs by Wausau Tile, Inc.
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Tectura Designs   April 2012 - Present
Harley-Davidson of Wausau   January 2006 - March 2012
Strokers Dallas   October 2002 - December 2005
Rolling Thunder Rentals and Tours   March 2000 - September 2001
Michaels Stores, Inc.   October 1998 - February 2000
Venture Stores   June 1987 - September 1998

Skills
Customer Service, Advertising, Sales, Management, Video, Retail, Inventory Management, Coaching, Negotiation, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Team Building, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Training, Account Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Leadership, Sales Management

Education
Missouri State University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, Coporate Broadcasting

Mark Blethroad Mark Blethroad Springfield, Missouri Details
Mark Blethroad's Venture Stores Experience April 1985 - May 1987
Job Director of Retail Sales & Promotions, O'Reilly Auto Parts
Industry Retail
Experience
O'Reilly Auto Parts  October 2013 - Present
Schnuck Markets, Inc.   June 1987 - September 2013
Venture Stores   April 1985 - May 1987

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Branding & Identity, Integrated Marketing..., Multi-channel Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Print Copywriting, Broadcast Copywriting, Promotional Marketing, Event Based Marketing, Cause Marketing, Market Analysis, Cooperative Marketing, Point of Purchase, Retail Sales, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Sales, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Marketing

Education
Lindenwood University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 4.0 GPA

Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, 3.9 GPA

Phil Winefordner Phil Winefordner Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Phil Winefordner's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1997
Job General Merchandise Manger at Bealls Department Stores
Industry Retail
Experience
Bealls Department Stores  2006 - Present
Bealls Department Stores  1997 - 2006
Venture Stores   1992 - 1997

Skills
Footwear, Merchandising, Assortment, Store Management, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, Retail Buying, Multi-channel Retail, Profit, Retail Sales, Store Operations, P, E-commerce, Sourcing, Product Development, Purchasing, Hiring, Shoes, Market Planning, Driving Results, Sportswear, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Big Box, Apparel, CPFR, Management, Retail, Trend, Private Label

Education
Blackburn College   1977 — 1982
BA, Business/Economics

Paul Steckler Paul Steckler Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Paul Steckler's Venture Stores Experience April 1995 - August 1998
Job National Product Manager at Graybar
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Graybar  October 2012 - Present
Graybar  October 2010 - September 2012
Graybar  July 2002 - September 2010
Graybar  July 2000 - July 2002
Graybar  September 1998 - July 2000
Venture Stores   April 1995 - August 1998

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Management, Inventory Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Mentoring, Pricing Strategy, Business Development, Business Process..., Demand Planning, Supplier Management, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Negotiation, Employee Management, Employee Learning &..., Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Creative Solutions, Product Management, Product Launch, Supplier Performance, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain

Education
Lindenwood University   1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

David Barreiro David Barreiro Schaumburg, Illinois Details
David Barreiro's Venture Stores Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Customer Integration Documentation Manager
Industry Financial Services
Experience
TCF Inventory Finance, Inc.   March 2011 - Present
GE Commercial Finance  May 2009 - October 2010
GE Commercial Finance  October 2007 - May 2009
GE Commercial Finance  January 2001 - October 2007
Harris Bank  2000 - 2001
Funcoland Stores   1999 - 2000
Venture Stores   1997 - 1998

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1993 — 1997
BS, Business Management

Michael Weygandt Michael Weygandt Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Details
Michael Weygandt's Venture Stores Experience 1991 - 1994
Job Director, Global Technology Services at Voice of the Martyrs Inc
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Movaci Technology   January 2014 - Present
Voice of the Martyrs Inc   January 2007 - Present
Movaci Technology   August 2011 - December 2013
The Voice of the Martyrs  January 2005 - June 2006
The Voice of the Martyrs Inc   October 1997 - December 2004
Horner Foods   1994 - October 1997
Venture Stores   1991 - 1994

Skills
Leadership, Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building, Business Strategy, Organizational..., Business Process, Change Management, Information Technology, ITIL Service Strategy, ITIL Service Design, ITIL Service Operations, ITIL Continual Service..., Technical Leadership, IT Infrastructure..., Data Center, Software Installation, Strategic Financial..., Cross-functional Team..., ITIL Foundation..., Project Management, Strategic Planning, IT Management, Public Speaking, ITIL Service Transition, ITIL Managing Across...

Education
Northeastern State University   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership and Change Management, 3.9

Rogers State University   2009 — 2012
BS, Business Information Technology

Langston University   1996 — 1997
Marketing

Northeastern State University   1993 — 1993
Marketing

Tulsa Community College   1992 — 1993

Oklahoma Jr. College   1990 — 1992
A.A., Business Administration

University of Oklahoma   1988 — 1990
Physics

Bob Diorio Bob Diorio Tinley Park, Illinois Details
Bob Diorio's Venture Stores Experience August 1992 - May 1994
Job Police Sergeant at Tinley Park Police Department
Industry Law Enforcement
Experience
Tinley Park Police Department  May 2014 - Present
Tinley Park Police Department  August 1990 - Present
Venture Stores   August 1992 - May 1994
Chicago Board of Trade  March 1985 - August 1990

Skills
Certified Firearms..., K9, Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician, Juvenile Officer, Accident Reconstruction

Education
Illinois state Police Academy   1994 — 1994
Illinois Certified Law Enforcement Officer

City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College   1987 — 1990

Kenneth Darian Kenneth Darian Greater St. Louis Area Details
Kenneth Darian's Venture Stores Experience December 1992 - 1996
Job Senior Reinsurance Underwriting Manager at Midwest Employers Casualty Company
Industry Insurance
Experience
Midwest Employers Casualty Company  2008 - Present
Midwest Employers Casualty Company  August 2001 - 2008
Safeco Insurance  1999 - August 2001
Safeco Insurance  April 1996 - 1999
Venture Stores   December 1992 - 1996
Venture Stores   1988 - 1992

Skills
Reinsurance, Commercial Insurance, Insurance, Underwriting, Property & Casualty..., Workers Compensation, Casualty, Liability, Commercial Lines, Brokers, Excess, General Insurance, Claims Management, Legal Liability, Professional Liability, Claim, Employment Practices..., Casualty Insurance

Education
Webster University   1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

Jefferson College   1988 — 1990
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

DENNY BROOKE DENNY BROOKE Naples, Florida Area Details
DENNY BROOKE's Venture Stores Experience October 1973 - October 1982
Job SCORE BUSINESS COUNSELOR at SCORE Association
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
SCORE Association  June 2003 - Present
The Wholesale Club  October 1982 - January 1990
Venture Stores   October 1973 - October 1982

Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Training, Warehousing, Demand Planning, Small Business, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Market Research, Wholesale

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1962 — 1965
BS business, Finance, General, 3.8 last year

Davis and Elkins College   1960 — 1961
transferred, Libeal Arts, 3.0

st peters prep

Lorri Richter Lorri Richter Greater St. Louis Area Details
Lorri Richter's Venture Stores Experience May 1993 - November 1997
Job SVP at ElanPolo, Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Elan-Polo  November 2000 - Present
Elan-Polo, Inc  November 2000 - April 2006
Venture Stores   May 1993 - November 1997
Dillards  April 1987 - May 1993

Skills
Merchandising, Footwear, Apparel, Wholesale, Trend Analysis, Fashion, Retail, Trend, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Product Development, Styling, Private Label, Assortment, Shoes, Sourcing, Store Management, Brand Development, Merchandise Planning, Trend Forecasting, Pricing, Sportswear, Inventory Control

Education
Southwest Missouri State University   1983 — 1987
Marketing and Management, Emphasis in Retail

Brenda Dillon Brenda Dillon Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Brenda Dillon's Venture Stores Experience April 1986 - March 1998
Job VP Case Goods Merchandising and Design at Ashley Furniture
Industry Retail
Experience
Ashley Furniture  March 2011 - Present
Ashley Furniture HomeStores  May 2009 - March 2011
CR-Home   May 2007 - October 2008
Broyhill Furniture  December 2005 - May 2007
May Department Stores  April 1998 - November 2005
Venture Stores   April 1986 - March 1998

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Upholstery, Sales Management, Product Development, Presentations, Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Operations Management, Visual Merchandising, Profit, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Store Management, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Casegoods, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Global Sourcing, Marketing, Team Leadership, Sales, Strategic Planning, Casual Dining, Advertising

Education
Missouri State University

Roxanne Doelling Roxanne Doelling Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Roxanne Doelling's Venture Stores Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Senior Planning Professional | BBA | Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning
Industry Retail
Experience
Haggar Clothing Co.  April 2014 - August 2015
Haggar Clothing Co.  May 2013 - April 2014
JCPenney  2010 - 2012
JCPenney  2007 - 2010
Kohl's Department Stores  2005 - 2007
Kohl's Department Stores  2002 - 2005
Kohl's Department Stores  1999 - 2002
Kohl's Department Stores  1998 - 1999
Venture Stores   1997 - 1998
Venture Stores   1996 - 1997

Skills
Purchasing, Trend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Multi-channel Retail, Retail Buying, Merchandising, Private Label, Analysis, Product Assortment..., Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Retail, Training, Open to Buy Management, Outlook, Microstrategy, Forecasting, Microsoft Word, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Outlook, Lotus 123, Lotus Word Pro, Wordperfect, TMMP-Makoro, AIM, Arthur Financial..., JDA ProSpace, ASI DRP, Inforem, Logility, Blue Cherry, HTML, HTML5

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Operations Management

Loyola Rome Center, Italy, 1990   1990 — 1990

St. Louis Community College   1987 — 1989
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Mark Werner, M.S., IPMA-CP Mark Werner, M.S., IPMA-CP Greater Chicago Area Details
Mark Werner, M.S., IPMA-CP's Venture Stores Experience November 1985 - May 1996
Job Deputy Chief Cook County/ Juvenile Probation and Court Services
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Cook County Government  May 2009 - Present
University of Phoenix  2009 - Present
Concordia University Chicago  2010 - August 2011
Southern Illinois University  October 2007 - December 2010
Cook County Government  March 2009 - May 2009
Cook County Government  April 2004 - March 2009
Cook County Government  February 1999 - April 2004
Village of Crestwood Police Department   November 1990 - September 2001
Venture Stores   November 1985 - May 1996

Skills
Criminal Justice, Courts, Police, Policy, Community Outreach, Program Development, Government, Enforcement, Teaching, Training, Juvenile Law, Leadership, Grant Writing, Crisis Management, Program Management, Public Safety, Social Services, Crime Prevention, Fundraising, Criminal Investigations, Public Policy, Criminal Law, Policy Analysis, Emergency Management, Interrogation, Law Enforcement, Program Evaluation, Staff Development, Homeland Security, Evidence, Public Administration, Strategic Planning, Private Investigations, Volunteer Management, Adolescents, Case Managment, NIMS, Microsoft Office, Psychotherapy, Supervisory Skills, Interventions, Patrol, Higher Education, Organizational..., Motivational..., Internal Investigations, Counterterrorism, Career Counseling, CBT, Dual Status Youth

Education
DePaul University   2014 — 2014
Executive Certificate, Essentials of Human Resources Management

Georgetown University   2012 — 2012
Executive Certificate, Multi system integration, Graduate

University of Phoenix   2005 — 2007
Master of Science, Administration of Justice

Governors State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Education

Angela Joyce(AJ) Nealy, M.S. Angela Joyce(AJ) Nealy, M.S. Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Angela Joyce(AJ) Nealy, M.S.'s Venture Stores Experience 1983 - 1985
Job Owner at The Plant Whisperer's, Inc.
Industry Chemicals
Experience
The Plant Whisperer's, Inc.   September 2012 - Present
5LINX Enterprises Inc.  August 2010 - Present
Dialogue Today   January 1994 - Present
Eastern Star Church  1993 - 2015
Medtech  June 2008 - April 2010
Steward Speakers   1986 - 2010
Ben Davis High School  August 1992 - August 2006
Xerox  October 1985 - May 1988
Venture Stores   1983 - 1985
Dow Chemical  June 1982 - August 1982

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft excel, VoIP, Energy, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Troubleshooting, New Business Development, Project Planning, Research, Teaching, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Analysis, Negotiation, Nonprofits, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Sales, Leadership, Outlook, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Team Leadership, Management, Training, Organizational..., Program Management, Small Business, Marketing, Editing, Healthcare, Social Networking, Time Management, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Business Development, Public Relations, Event Management, Strategy, Business Planning, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Project Management

Education
Fisk University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry major/ Chemical Engineering minor

Vanderbilt University   1980 — 1981
course work, Chemical Engineering

Butler University   1991 — 1991
Required graduate course, Education- Middle and High School

Indiana University Bloomington   1990 — 1991
Master's Degree, Science Education/Chemistry and Biology

Chemistry Educator North Central High School   2007 — 2008
No degree taught college prep chemistry, Chemistry

Educator Ben Davis High School   1992 — 2006
I was an Educator at Ben Davis High School., Chemistry; Botany

Stanley K Lacy   1991 — 1992
Class XVI certificate, Organizational Leadership

Debbie Deitke Debbie Deitke Greater Chicago Area Details
Debbie Deitke's Venture Stores Experience June 1991 - July 1994
Job Procurement | Category Management | Product Development
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
KeySource Plus Associates LLC   January 2012 - December 2013
Topco Associates LLC  October 2003 - December 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation  November 2002 - October 2003
Safeway  July 1996 - October 2002
Liz Claiborne  August 1994 - June 1996
Venture Stores   June 1991 - July 1994
Strawbridge and Clothier, Clover Division   June 1984 - June 1991

Skills
Financial Analysis, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain..., Category Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Inventory Management, Retail, Merchandising, Private Label, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Pricing

Education
Oakton Community College   2014 — 2015
CPA Preparation Certificate, Accounting

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   2009 — 2011
Executive Scholar Program

Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science   1988 — 1990
MBA Marketing Program

Lycoming College   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Music

Steve Gutschick Steve Gutschick Greater Chicago Area Details
Steve Gutschick's Venture Stores Experience June 1986 - September 1997
Job SemiRetired Warehouse & Mfg Operations Management / Farmer / Professional Services Provider / Marketing / Writer
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
In Private Practice  June 2001 - Present
True Value Company  February 2012 - March 2013
Pearce Wireless   May 2010 - October 2011
Nippersink Wisconsin Well   2002 - 2010
Town of Randall   June 2005 - January 2006
Leavitt Communications   June 1999 - February 2001
SourceOne Wireless   September 1997 - June 1999
Venture Stores   June 1986 - September 1997
Moore American Graphics   January 1985 - June 1986

Skills
Leadership, Strategy, Management, Program Management, Forecasting, Visio, Training, Business Analysis, Change Management, Team Building, Business Intelligence, ERP, Logistics, Access, Project Planning, Analysis, Strategic Planning, MS Project, Product Development, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., SaaS, Retail, E-commerce

Education
Comprehensive Career-Based Professional Management and Technical Training   1988 — 2012
Business Mgmt, eCommerce, HR Issues, Warehousing & Distribution

Moraine Valley Community College   1982 — 1987
Liberal Arts

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1973 — 1978
Double Major of Zoology and Radio-Television Communications

Karen Maupin Karen Maupin Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Karen Maupin's Venture Stores Experience May 1989 - November 1995
Job Attorney Recruiting Coordinator at Sedgwick LLP
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Sedgwick LLP  2014 - Present
Bryan Cave  November 2010 - June 2014
Bryan Cave  June 1999 - November 2010
Bryan Cave  June 1996 - June 1999
Dillards  November 1995 - June 1996
Venture Stores   May 1989 - November 1995
Casual Corner  June 1986 - May 1989
Fashion Gal (Gateway Apparel)   February 1981 - May 1986

Skills
Public Relations, Human Resources, Leadership, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Hiring, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Marketing Communications, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Time Management, Project Planning, Press Releases, Purchasing, Pricing, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Newsletters

Education
AIB College of Business   2012 — 2014
B.S., summa cum laude, Business Administration, 3.97 GPA

Johnson County Community College   1999 — 2001
A.A., Paralegal Certificate, 2001, Paralegal

AIB College of Business   1978 — 1980
Associates Degree, Retail Management

Thomas Jefferson Senior High   1976 — 1978
General

Brian Grinstead Brian Grinstead Greater Chicago Area Details
Brian Grinstead's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1995
Job Support and Systems Management Coordinator
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Indian Prairie School District  July 1999 - Present
Mill Creek SSA   2006 - 2010
Mill Creek Water Reclamation District   2001 - 2010
Aspen Mortgage Corporation   1996 - 1999
Venture Stores   1987 - 1995

Skills
Windows 7, Technical Support, Networking, Active Directory, Help Desk Support, Computer Hardware, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Databases, Team Leadership, Disaster Recovery, System Administration, Management

Education
Northern Illinois University   1990 — 1992
B.S., Finance

Northern Illinois University   1990 — 1992
BS, Finance

Dawn Van Houten Dawn Van Houten Greater St. Louis Area Details
Dawn Van Houten's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1996
Job Vice President, Marketing/Public Relations Director
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Fifth Third Bank  May 2011 - Present
Gateway to Hope  April 2011 - Present
M&I Bank  August 2010 - April 2011
NewGround  September 2007 - April 2010
Enterprise Bank & Trust  August 2006 - September 2007
Macon-Atlanta State Bank  October 2004 - August 2006
Missouri Department of Transportation  October 2003 - October 2004
Kinko's  November 1999 - October 2003
Kinko's  November 1996 - October 1999
Venture Stores   1990 - 1996

Skills
Sales Strategies, Public Relations, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Account Management, Marketing, CRM, B2B, Sales, Market Planning, Direct Marketing, Digital Media, Retail, Training, Relationship Management, Small Business, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships

Education
Columbia College   2000 — 2003
MBA, Business

Truman State University   1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Business and Communication

Joe Steed Joe Steed Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Joe Steed's Venture Stores Experience April 1994 - April 1996
Job District Manager at Qdoba Restaurant Corporation
Industry Retail
Experience
Qdoba Restaurant Corporation  April 2015 - Present
Pilot Travel Centers  November 2010 - January 2015
ToysRUs  April 1996 - August 2010
Venture Stores   April 1994 - April 1996
OfficeMax  April 1990 - April 1994

Skills
Leadership, Training, Management, Retail, Sales, CRM, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Marketing, Coaching, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Start-ups, Budgets, P&L, Customer Service, Profit, Time Management, Loss Prevention, Store Management

Education
Arkansas State University
Communication, Journalism, Business

Thomas Jacober Thomas Jacober Lebanon, Tennessee Details
Thomas Jacober's Venture Stores Experience January 1996 - August 1997
Job Buyer at Cracker Barrel
Industry Retail
Experience
Cracker Barrel  June 2015 - Present
Cracker Barrel  January 2011 - June 2015
Stein Mart  August 2002 - February 2011
Belk Stores Services  January 1999 - August 2002
Belk Stores Services  August 1997 - January 1999
Venture Stores   January 1996 - August 1997
Venture Stores   June 1993 - January 1996

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Analytical Skills, Microstrategy, Merchandising, Retail, Assortment, Inventory Management, Apparel, Forecasting, Fashion, Management, Merchandise Planning, Pricing, Sales, Trend Analysis, Store Management, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Team Building

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1990 — 1993
BA, Economics

Indiana University Bloomington   1989 — 1990

Sam Dieckhaus Sam Dieckhaus Greater St. Louis Area Details
Sam Dieckhaus's Venture Stores Experience August 1986 - January 1997
Job Director of Business Operations and Analysis at Charter Communications
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Charter Communications  April 2014 - Present
LTO Enterprises   2005 - Present
Citi  October 2009 - April 2014
MasterCard Worldwide  March 2009 - October 2009
Anheuser-Busch Inbev  1999 - 2009
Anheuser-Busch  February 1998 - December 2008
Anheuser-Busch  February 1998 - December 2008
Anheuser-Busch  February 1998 - December 2008
Monsanto Enviro-Chem  March 1997 - January 1998
Venture Stores   August 1986 - January 1997

Skills
Enterprise Architecture, Software Documentation, SDLC, IT Management, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Program Management, Integration, Software Development, Disaster Recovery, Visio, ITIL, General Awesomeness, Project Management, Information Technology, System Administration, SharePoint, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Unix, Systems Analysis

Education
Missouri State University   1981 — 1985
BS, Math and Computer Science

Jim Cowart Jim Cowart Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Jim Cowart's Venture Stores Experience December 1994 - August 1997
Job Audience Development Director for Meister Media Worldwide
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Meister Media Worldwide  March 2013 - Present
Cleveland Philharmonic Orchestra   June 2010 - Present
California Marketing  February 2012 - March 2013
Penton Media  April 2009 - December 2011
Penton Media  May 2004 - March 2009
TPA Network   December 2002 - May 2004
CPNA (Chicago's Professional Networking Association)   1998 - December 2003
BPA Worldwide  1998 - 2003
Amstadt's Finer Foods   August 1997 - March 1998
Venture Stores   December 1994 - August 1997

Skills
Management, Audience Development, Circulation, Telemarketing, B2B, Email Marketing, Return on Investment, Lead Generation, Direct Marketing, Social Media, Publishing, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Strategy, CRM, Direct Mail, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy

Education
Baker University   2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration (School of Professional & Graduate Studies) in Overland Park, KS

Knox College   1990 — 1994
BA, International Relations (Political Science) in Galesburg, IL

Humboldt University of Berlin   1993 — 1993
Student at Institute for European Studies in Berlin, Germany, General Studies

Glenbard East High School   1986 — 1990
Lombard, IL, General Studies

Kim Riemann Kim Riemann Greater New York City Area Details
Kim Riemann's Venture Stores Experience April 1994 - September 1995
Job Owner, SAHM Web Design
Industry Internet
Experience
SAHM Web Design   January 2006 - Present
SlowTrav   January 2007 - Present
Rutgers University Foundation  January 2004 - January 2006
Venture Stores   April 1994 - September 1995
Cooper Industries  October 1990 - April 1994
Accenture  August 1987 - October 1990

Education
Lehigh University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

Lehigh University   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

Connie May Connie May Blue Springs, Missouri Details
Connie May's Venture Stores Experience April 1989 - April 1993
Job Material Master Data Maintainer at Hallmark Cards
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Children's Mercy Hospital  February 2008 - Present
Hallmark Cards  February 1984 - Present
HyVee Food & Drug Store   February 1993 - August 2009
Venture Stores   April 1989 - April 1993
Dillards dept store  October 1981 - May 1984
J C Penney  August 1979 - October 1981

Skills
Inventory Management, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Clerical Skills, Cosmetology, Retail, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Management, Leadership, Merchandising, Sales, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Consumer Products, Team Building, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Time Management

Education
MidAmerica Nazarene University   2009 — 2012
Still Attending, Bachelors in Management & Human Relations

Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley   1999 — 2005
Associates of Arts, General Studies

Metropolitan Community College-Blue River   1986 — 1997
Associates in Applied Science, Office Management

Independence College of Cosmetology   1980 — 1981
Cosmetology & Manicuring License, Skin, Hair, and Nails

Blue Springs High School   1976 — 1980
High School Diploma, General

Jose Feito Jose Feito Evansville, Indiana Area Details
Jose Feito's Venture Stores Experience July 1990 - April 1993
Job Former VP/CPO Mead Johnson NutritionAvailable for employment after October 1
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Mead Johnson Nutritionals  November 2010 - Present
Dr Pepper Snapple Group  October 2007 - February 2010
Cadbury Schweppes  January 2005 - December 2006
Cadbury Schweppes  December 2002 - December 2004
Dr Pepper/Seven Up  December 2000 - December 2002
Pepsi Cola  September 1996 - December 2000
FoxMeyer Drug Company  April 1993 - September 1996
Venture Stores   July 1990 - April 1993
Walgreen Drug Company   December 1983 - July 1990

Skills
Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Six Sigma, Forecasting, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Spend Analysis, Supply Chain..., Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Integration, Commodity, Manufacturing, Pricing, Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement

Education
Lindenwood University   1982 — 1986

University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1981 — 1984

Patsy Manker Farmer Patsy Manker Farmer Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Patsy Manker Farmer's Venture Stores Experience 1996 - 1997
Job Consultant
Industry Retail
Experience
Self-employed  Part-time DistributorBuild-A-Bear Workshop2005 - 2007
Build-A-Bear Workshop  2004 - 2005
Build-A-Bear Workshop  2001 - 2004
Venture Stores   1996 - 1997
Venture Stores   1993 - 1995
Venture Stores   1992 - 1993

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.6

Nancy Thise Nancy Thise Des Moines, Iowa Details
Nancy Thise's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1992
Job Help Desk Escalations at CenturyLink
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Qwest Communications - CenturyLink Inc   April 2003 - Present
Karl Chevrolet  2001 - 2003
AirTouch Cellular – Verizon Wireless   1999 - 2000
R.R. Donnelly Printing LLP   1994 - 1997
Tires Plus Group   1992 - 1993
Venture Stores   1990 - 1992

Skills
•Over sixteen years of..., •Able to train and lead..., •Able to develop and..., •Expert in complex..., •Excellent presentation..., •Skilled at training,..., •Strong..., •Demonstrated ability..., •Adapts quickly to..., •Strong conflict..., •Outstanding sales...

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Tim Tucker, SPHR/CPC Tim Tucker, SPHR/CPC Greater Memphis Area Details
Tim Tucker, SPHR/CPC's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1995
Job Human Resources at FedEx
Industry Package/Freight Delivery
Experience
FedEx  2004 - Present
The Home Depot  June 1999 - April 2004
Norrell Services  1996 - 1999
Norrell  1995 - 1996
Service Merchandise  1992 - 1995
Venture Stores   1992 - 1995
Kmart Corporation  1979 - 1992

Skills
Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Onboarding, Organizational..., Outlook, Payroll, PeopleSoft, Performance Management, Policy, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Team Building, Temporary Placement, Training, Cold Calling

Education
University of Southern Indiana   1974 — 1977

Murray State University
B/S, double major, Accounting/Management

U. of Memphis
MBA

University of Phoenix
Organizational Design

Alan Zahniser Alan Zahniser Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Alan Zahniser's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1997
Job Consultant
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Primerica, Inc.   2001 - 2011
Sprint Nextel  1997 - 2001
Venture Stores   1993 - 1997
Monsanto  1992 - 1993
McDonnell Douglas  1990 - 1992
Nordyne  1989 - 1990
Forrest Ford Consultants   1986 - 1989
Dow Chemical  1981 - 1986

Skills
Customer Service, Debt Elimination, Public Speaking, Personal Finance, Management, Business

Education
Graceland University   1976 — 1981
BS, Computer Science, Mathematics, Minors: Business Administration, Physics, Religion

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Marketing (Toward MBA)

University of Houston
Organizational Analysis (Toward MBA)

Clete Bohon Clete Bohon Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Clete Bohon's Venture Stores Experience March 1994 - February 1996
Job Strategic Account Manager at Zoetis (formally Pfizer Animal Health)
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
Zoetis  September 2014 - Present
Zoetis  January 2014 - August 2014
Zoetis  March 2006 - December 2013
The Contact Lens Centers   January 2000 - March 2006
Jumbo Sports Stores   February 1996 - January 2000
Venture Stores   March 1994 - February 1996
Target  May 1988 - February 1994

Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Endocrinology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Dermatology, Cardiology, Hospital Sales, Vaccines, Infectious Diseases, Sales Effectiveness, Managed Care, Rheumatology, Veterinary Medicine, Product Launch, Diabetes, Cross-functional Team..., Anesthesia, Sales Force Development, Surgery, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Management, Leadership, Team Building, Marketing Strategy

Education
University of North Texas   1986 — 1988
BBA, Marketing

Brookhaven Community College   1984 — 1986
Associates in Business, Business Administration

Diane Judge Diane Judge Greater Chicago Area Details
Diane Judge's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1998
Job Human Resources Recruiting Specialist at Chamberlain
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Chamberlain  July 2011 - Present
Arlington Resources  September 2008 - July 2011
Scholle Packaging  September 2007 - June 2008
Forsythe  December 2006 - July 2007
Arlington Resources  January 2006 - October 2006
Werner Co.  1999 - 2006
Venture Stores   1987 - 1998

Skills
Design Engineering, Performance Management, Human Resources, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Training, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Job Descriptions, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Management, Screening Resumes, Performance Appraisal, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Sourcing, Contract Recruitment, Internet Recruiting, Hiring, Temporary Staffing, Technical Recruiting

Education
Triton College   2000 — 2002
Certifcation in Human Resource Management, Human Resources

DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resource Management

Lori Frighetto Lori Frighetto Greater Chicago Area Details
Lori Frighetto's Venture Stores Experience August 1977 - September 1998
Job Experienced Retail Store Manager
Industry Retail
Experience
Cvs Stores   July 2010 - March 2014
Dicks Sporting goods  October 2009 - June 2010
Kohls Department Stores  July 1998 - August 2009
value city  1998 - 2000
Value City Stores   October 1998 - April 1999
Venture Stores   August 1977 - September 1998

Skills
Sales, Store Management, Retail, Loss Prevention, Management, Forecasting, Leadership, Merchandising, Training, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Employee Relations, Team Building, Shrinkage

Education
Harper College   1976 — 1979
Associates, Arts

Paul Scarborough Paul Scarborough Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Paul Scarborough's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1994
Job General Manager at Advance Auto Parts
Industry Retail
Experience
Management Consultantancy, K.C.   2009 - July 2012
Anderson Merchandisers  June 2007 - November 2008
Mapsco, Inc  February 2004 - May 2007
Hastings Entertainment  February 2002 - January 2004
Hastings Entertainment  November 1997 - February 2002
Office One Superstore   September 1994 - November 1997
Venture Stores   1990 - 1994
TG&Y  1978 - 1990
F.W. Woolworth   1974 - 1978

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Income Statement, Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Profit, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Store Management, Budgets, Leadership, Forecasting, Time Management, Project Planning, Sales, Big Box, Shrinkage, Training, Marketing, Account Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Coaching, Customer Retention, Multi-Unit Management, Customer Satisfaction, Recruiting, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Multi-unit, Hiring, Analysis, Market Planning, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Management, Performance Management, Employee Training, Team Building, Employee Relations, Operations Management, P&L, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Microsoft Office, Driving Results, Planograms

Education
Central Methodist College   1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts

Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Carol Senour Carol Senour South Bend, Indiana Area Details
Carol Senour's Venture Stores Experience September 1993 - September 1994
Job Director of Human Resources at Manufacturing Technology, INC
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Manufacturing Technology, INC  April 2014 - Present
Bremen Castings, Inc  August 2004 - April 2014
Johnson Controls  July 2000 - August 2004
Schafer Gear Works, Inc  September 1994 - June 2000
Venture Stores   September 1993 - September 1994
Automatic Technologies, Inc.   May 1991 - August 1993

Skills
TUPE, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Onboarding, Human Resources, Union Avoidance, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Training, Payroll, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, FMLA, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Workforce Planning, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Employee Handbooks, Talent Acquisition, Job Descriptions, Compensation & Benefit, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, SPHR, Job Analysis, Personnel Management, Affirmative Action, Performance Appraisal, EEOC, EEO, Employment Law, Union, FLSA, ADP Payroll, Employee Surveys, Legal Compliance, Compensation & Benefits

Education
Indiana University South Bend   1987 — 1992
BS Business, Management, Personnel Industrial Relations

Washington High School   1981 — 1984
General

Rebecca Slatin Rebecca Slatin Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Rebecca Slatin's Venture Stores Experience 1996 - 1998
Job Owner, Becky Slatin Communications
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  September 2011 - Present
BJC HealthCare  2006 - 2011
Barnes-Jewish Hospital  1998 - 2006
Venture Stores   1996 - 1998
South Bend Tribune  1992 - 1995
Niles Daily Star   1990 - 1992

Skills
Writing, News Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Project Management, Proofreading, Interviews, Newsletters, Healthcare

Education
DePauw University   1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications, major; History, minor

Elise Daughhetee,SPHR SHRM-SCP Elise Daughhetee,SPHR SHRM-SCP Greater Chicago Area Details
Elise Daughhetee,SPHR SHRM-SCP's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1995
Job
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund  July 2015 - Present
aHRchitects   2011 - Present
Kendall College  January 2012 - April 2012
ComPsych  April 2000 - June 2010
Borders Group  1995 - 1999
Venture Stores   1994 - 1995
May Department Stores  1986 - 1994
Kohn, Shands, Elbert, Gianoulakis and Giljum   1982 - 1986

Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Employee Management, Recruitment/Retention, Performance Management, Teaching, Team Building, Policy/Procedure..., Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Talent Selection, Conflict Resolution, Change Management, Employee Handbooks, Human Resources, Organizational..., Employment Law, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Training Facilitation, HR Policies, HR Consulting, Strategic HR, Leadership, Succession Planning, Training, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Management, Performance Appraisal, Policy, PeopleSoft

Education
University of Michigan
Certificate

Washington University in St. Louis
MA

Institute for Paralegal Training
Certification

Indiana State University
BS

Jerry Bush Jerry Bush Olney, Illinois Details
Jerry Bush's Venture Stores Experience May 1985 - February 1986
Job Lead Pastor at Mt. Gilead Church
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Mt. Gilead Church   February 2006 - Present
Digital One  August 2001 - May 2006
Waddell & Reed  July 2004 - February 2006
Harrisonville Community Church   July 1998 - June 2004
First General Baptist Church   July 1997 - July 1998
Imlay City United Methodist Church   April 1994 - July 1997
Kraft Foods Group  February 1986 - April 1994
Venture Stores   May 1985 - February 1986

Skills
Public Speaking, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling, Video Production, Community Outreach, Missions, Youth Ministry, Spiritual Direction, Leadership, Visionary, Logos Bible Software, Bible Study, Bible teaching, Sales Management, Expository Preaching, Leadership Development, Marketing, Writing, Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Team Building, Computer Hardware, Video Editing, Bible, Biblical Studies, Theology, Teaching

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1982 — 1985
B.S., Marketing

Lewis and Clark Community College   1981 — 1982
Business

Jerseyville Community High School   1978 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Amy O'Neal Amy O'Neal Kansas City, Missouri Details
Amy O'Neal's Venture Stores Experience June 1992 - September 1996
Job Senior Claims Adjustor at GEHA
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
GEHA  September 2011 - Present
Boilermakers National Funds  January 1998 - July 2011
Sandstone Ampitheatre   1998 - 2006
NPB Companies  1998 - 2003
Babies R Us  1998 - 1999
August Max Womans   February 1997 - 1998
San Francisco Music Box Company  April 1995 - 1998
Dillards  October 1996 - March 1997
Venture Stores   June 1992 - September 1996

Education
Sumner Academy of Arts & Sciences   1988 — 1992

Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas
No

Johnson County Community College
Fashion Merchandising

Jim McGannon Jim McGannon Dublin, Ohio Details
Jim McGannon's Venture Stores Experience June 1989 - June 1993
Job Vice President of Human Resources at Sarnova
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Sarnova  March 2012 - Present
Bare Escentuals  March 2008 - March 2012
Retail Ventures Inc  August 2004 - March 2008
Gap Inc./Old Navy   June 2003 - August 2004
Toys "R" Us   June 1993 - June 2003
Venture Stores   June 1989 - June 1993

Skills
Talent Management, Employee Relations, Legal Compliance, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Technical Recruiting, HRIS, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Recruiting, Interviews, Team Building, Leadership, Personnel Management, Organizational Design, Temporary Placement, Employee Training, Internet Recruiting, Policy, Onboarding, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Career Development, Retail, Payroll, Organizational..., Coaching, Strategic Planning, Executive Search, Training, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Employment Law, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, FMLA, New Hire Orientations, Sourcing, Employee Benefits, Contract Recruitment, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Benefits Negotiation, Taleo, Leadership Development, PeopleSoft, HR Consulting, Hiring, Time Management, Employer Branding

Education
University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Indiana University Bloomington   1985 — 1989
BS

Catherine Ochse Catherine Ochse Greater St. Louis Area Details
Catherine Ochse's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1998
Job Inventory Planner Com/Data at Graybar Electric
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Graybar Electric  August 1999 - Present
Venture Stores   1993 - 1998

Skills
Inventory Management, Purchasing, Pricing, Procurement, SAP, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, MRP, Demand Planning

Education
Fullerton College

Bob Bland Bob Bland Fayetteville, Arkansas Area Details
Bob Bland's Venture Stores Experience September 1990 - December 1997
Job Global Sales Director at Sakar Vivitar
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Horizon Properties, LLC   September 2006 - Present
Sakar-Vivitar   April 2004 - Present
Wal-Mart Stores; SAMS Club   December 1997 - April 2004
Sam's Club  2003 - 2004
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.   1997 - 2003
Venture Stores   September 1990 - December 1997
Sears, Roebuck & Co   February 1984 - September 1990

Skills
Retail, Consumer Electronics, Sales, Merchandising, Management, Wal-Mart, Forecasting, Key Account Management, P&L Management, CPFR, Leadership, Pricing, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Sales Management, Selling, Brand Management, Wholesale, Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Store Management, Profit, Assortment, Income Statement, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Purchasing, P&L, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Consumer Products, Private Label, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Key Account Development, Product Marketing, Planograms, Customer Service, Global Sourcing, Driving Results, Real Estate, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Networking, Financial Reporting

Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis   1985 — 1989
BS

Rose Frieri, SPHR Rose Frieri, SPHR Greater Chicago Area Details
Rose Frieri, SPHR's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1998
Job Director of Human Resources at Captive Resources, LLC / Benefits and Human Resources Executive
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Captive Resources, LLC  February 2010 - Present
The Warranty Group  March 2008 - September 2009
FBOP Corp / Park National Bank   2007 - 2008
GreatBanc, Inc.   1998 - May 2007
Venture Stores   1992 - 1998

Skills
Strategic HR, Health and Welfare..., 401(k) Fiduciary, Employee Wellness..., Recruitment, Employee Relations, Training, Performance Management, Change Management, HRIS, PeopleSoft, ADP Payroll, Workers Compensation, Non-Qualified Deferred..., Operational Planning, Recruitment Training, Wellness, Compensation and..., Health, Recruiting, Captives, ADP HRB, Conflict Resolution, Microsoft Office, Communication, HR Policies, Compliance, Banking, Commercial Insurance, Negotiation, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Value Propositions, Public Speaking, Employment Legislation, SHRM, Workforce Planning, Leadership, Human Resources, Team Building, Management, Insurance, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, Compensation & Benefits

Education
DePaul University
SPHR Certification

Graduate School of Banking at University of WI, Madison
Advanced Human Resources

National Louis University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Management

Peter Portell Peter Portell Greater St. Louis Area Details
Peter Portell's Venture Stores Experience April 1994 - August 1998
Job Retail Professional
Industry Retail
Experience
Burger King  January 2008 - May 2009
Burger King  October 2005 - January 2008
O'Fallon Community Athletic Club   April 1992 - October 2007
Gordmans  June 2005 - October 2005
Best Buy  April 2002 - September 2002
Kohl's Department Stores  October 1999 - April 2000
Kmart Corporation  February 1999 - September 1999
Target  September 1998 - February 1999
Venture Stores   April 1994 - August 1998

Education
Missouri Western State University   1997 — 1999
Communications

Steve Stock Steve Stock Houston, Texas Area Details
Steve Stock's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1989
Job Design & Construction Management Professional, Architect, Interior Architect
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
HOK  June 2007 - January 2009
Foley's  2000 - 2006
Filene's  1992 - 1999
Venture Stores   1987 - 1989
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co.   1985 - 1987

Skills
Architectural Design, Architecture, Budgets, Business Process..., Concept Development, Construction, Construction Management, Design Management, FF&E, Facilities Management, Furniture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, LEED, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Procurement, Program Management, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Planning, Purchasing, Renovation, Retail, Retail Design, Sales, Space planning, Space-planning, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Submittals, Sustainable Design, Visual Merchandising, Design Research, Rendering, Concept Design

Education
Kansas State University   1969 — 1976
Master of Architecture, Architecture, Interior Architecture, Business

Henry Farquharson Henry Farquharson Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Henry Farquharson's Venture Stores Experience 1981 - 1987
Job Retired
Industry Retail
Experience
SPS, Space Planning Services   January 2009 - December 2011
ACS Architectural Construction Services  July 2006 - December 2008
Macy's  March 2006 - June 2006
Famous-Barr  May 1995 - February 2006
The May Department Stores Company  1995 - 2006
Venture Stores   1981 - 1987
Target  February 1977 - August 1981
Rich's Department Stores  1963 - 1977

Skills
Retail, Leadership, Project Planning, Budgets, Merchandising, Management, Contract Negotiation, Facilities Management, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Construction Management, Process Scheduler, Space-planning, Contract Management, Profit, Interior Design, Team Building, Renovation, Creative Direction, Submittals, CRM, Construction, Purchasing, Time Management, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Sketching, Drawing, SketchUp, CAD, Budgeting, Space Planning, Construction Documents, Word, Excel, Creative Problem Solving, MS Office Suite, Scheduling, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project, Layout, Mentoring, Hiring, Administration, P&L, Space planning, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Education
Georgia State University   1964 — 1973
Bachelor of Business Administration

Kendra Butts Kendra Butts United States Details
Kendra Butts's Venture Stores Experience September 1991 - April 1998
Job Office Assistant at Lagasse
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Lagasse  August 2001 - Present
World Wide Technology  April 1998 - August 2001
Venture Stores   September 1991 - April 1998

Skills
Shipping & Receiving, Import Logistics, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel

Education
St Charles Community College   1991 — 1992
Accounting

Lewis and Clark Community College   1990 — 1991
Accounting

Jim Hooks Jim Hooks Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Jim Hooks's Venture Stores Experience June 1992 - September 1997
Job Have closeouts to sell? Contact me!
Industry Retail
Experience
Gabriel Brothers  October 2014 - Present
Alliance Wholesale   April 2014 - October 2014
Bealls  2006 - February 2014
Bealls  2001 - 2005
Bealls  October 1997 - 2000
Venture Stores   June 1992 - September 1997

Skills
Merchandising, Apparel, Vendor Relations, Retail, Buying, Fashion, Product Development, Tactical Planning, Trend, Inventory Control, CPFR, Negotiation, Purchasing, Store Management, Assortment, Trend Analysis, Sportswear, Real Estate, Merchandise Planning, Visual Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Knitwear, Hiring, Profit, Footwear, Retail Buying, Private Label, Wholesale, Inventory Management, Sales, Multi-channel Retail, Sourcing

Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Management and Marketing

Jean Anderson Jean Anderson Greater Chicago Area Details
Jean Anderson's Venture Stores Experience January 1982 - January 1984
Job Strategic Digital Marketing Communications Consultant | Business Owner
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Murray Marketing   January 2006 - Present
National Louis University  September 2014 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Montana   June 2011 - May 2015
Healing HealthCare Systems   June 2006 - August 2011
Trizec Properties, Inc  January 1999 - January 2006
Murray Marketing   January 1997 - January 1999
Rand McNally  January 1996 - January 1998
G & R Technologies   January 1989 - January 1996
MainStreet Department Stores   May 1984 - October 1989
Venture Stores   January 1982 - January 1984

Skills
Content Management, SEO, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Advertising, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Event Planning, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Online Marketing, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Management, Social Media Marketing

Education
Northern Illinois University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Mitch Sparber Mitch Sparber Greater Chicago Area Details
Mitch Sparber's Venture Stores Experience May 1993 - October 1996
Job Head of HR Services, NA
Industry Insurance
Experience
Farmers Insurance / Zurich Insurance   September 2014 - Present
Farmers Insurance / Zurich Insurance   January 2009 - August 2014
Farmers Insurance  August 2004 - December 2008
Farmers Insurance  July 2002 - August 2004
Conseco Finance  May 2001 - July 2002
Hologix  January 2000 - May 2001
MicroAge  November 1996 - January 2000
Venture Stores   May 1993 - October 1996

Skills
Human Resources, Shared Service Center, Project Management, Acquisition Integration, Continuous Improvement, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Payroll, Compensation & Benefit, Corporate Relocation, HRIS, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Talent Management, Training, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Change Management, Employee Benefits, Management, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Strategy, Leadership, Team Building, Employee Engagement

Education
Indiana University   1989 — 1993
B.S., Business

Munster High   1985 — 1989

Lizanne Pilot Lizanne Pilot Greater Chicago Area Details
Lizanne Pilot's Venture Stores Experience August 1982 - October 1998
Job Regional Sales Manager Midwest Region, Hyla Mobile
Industry Wireless
Experience
HYLA Mobile - Extending the Life Cycle of Mobile Devices  February 2014 - April 2015
Sprint  January 2012 - February 2014
Hewlett-Packard  October 2008 - January 2012
helio  October 2006 - October 2007
Sprint  October 1998 - October 2006
TSS  2006 - 2006
Venture stores   August 1982 - October 1998

Skills
Leadership, Sales Management, Selling, Start-ups, Telecommunications, Key Account Management, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Account Management, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Merchandising, Retail, Sales Operations, Training, Wireless, Business Planning, CRM, Qualifying Prospects, Sales, Cloud Computing, Direct Sales, Program Management, Time Management, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Customer Retention

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1975 — 1976

Bruce Hosman Bruce Hosman Independence, Missouri Details
Bruce Hosman's Venture Stores Experience February 1974 - August 1981
Job Frieght Flow Leader at DICK'S Sporting Goods
Industry Business Supplies and Equipment
Experience
DICK'S Sporting Goods  April 2014 - Present
KapConsulting  September 2013 - February 2014
Jackson County Children's Division  March 2008 - October 2013
Independence School District  August 2007 - June 2009
Jackson County and Surrounding Areas   February 1993 - August 2006
Farmer Brothers  August 1982 - February 1993
Venture Stores   February 1974 - August 1981

Skills
Procurement, Business Management, Store Management, Contract Writing, Negotiating Contracts, Bids, Bid Preparation, Bid Analysis, Customer Service, Contract Negotiations, Coaching, Inventory Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Time Management, Management, New Business Development, Training, Budgets, Process Improvement, Adoption, Data Entry, Leadership Development, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, System Administration, Real Estate, Crisis Intervention, Human Resources, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Sales, Marketing, Team Building, Analysis, Selling, Operations Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Outlook, Social Services, Staff Development, Team Leadership, Community Outreach

Education
Kaplan University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General

Kaplan University Online   2009 — 2013
BS, Business Administration

Metropolitan Community Colleges of Kansas City   2008 — 2008

Northeast High School   1971 — 1975

Larry Levin Larry Levin Greater St. Louis Area Details
Larry Levin's Venture Stores Experience March 1990 - June 1995
Job Publisher/CEO, St. Louis Jewish Light
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
St. Louis Jewish Light  PresidentSt. Louis Civic OrchestraOctober 2012 - Present
American Jewish Press Association   June 2012 - Present
St. Louis Jewish Light  June 2008 - Present
Ladue Education Foundation   May 2006 - May 2011
The DESCO Group  May 2005 - February 2008
Trust for Public Land  2001 - 2005
Trademark Property Company  July 1995 - May 2000
Venture Stores   March 1990 - June 1995
May Department Stores  1983 - 1987

Skills
Copywriting, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Editing, Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Social Media, Journalism, Media Relations, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Leadership, Marketing, Blogging, Newspapers, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, AP Style, Newsletters, Publications, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, News Writing, Publicity, Magazines, Marketing Communications, Editorial, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Management, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Volunteer Management, Facebook, Community Development

Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   1978 — 1981
J.D., law

Case Western Reserve University   1973 — 1977
BA, American Studies

Meagan Patterson Meagan Patterson Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Meagan Patterson's Venture Stores Experience February 1996 - June 1998
Job VP Marketing at Hirsh Industries, LLC
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Hirsh Industries, LLC   March 2008 - Present
Venture Stores   February 1996 - June 1998

Skills
Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Team Building

Education
University of Iowa   1990 — 1993
MA, Design

Coe College   1986 — 1990
BA, Art

Luke Kirby Luke Kirby Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Luke Kirby's Venture Stores Experience January 1984 - January 1986
Job Managing Partner at Town Money Saver, Luke Kirby LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Town Money Saver; Luke Kirby LLC   June 2013 - Present
Family  January 2011 - December 2012
Mac Tools, Division of Stanley Black and Decker   2010 - 2010
Mac Tools a division of The Stanley Works   January 2006 - December 2009
Mac Tools a division of The Stanley Works   2001 - 2005
Value America  1998 - 2000
Rickel Home Centers  1986 - 1998
Venture Stores   January 1984 - January 1986
Caldor  January 1979 - January 1984

Skills
Product Development, Merchandising, Plannning, Marketing, Forecasting, Retail, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Leadership, Operations Management, Start-ups, Program Management, P&L Management, Budgets, Negotiation, Product Launch, Purchasing, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Product Management, New Business Development, Sales, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Profit, Team Building, Selling, Management, Automotive, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, B2B

Education
Bryant University   1975 — 1979

Evan Fleisher, MBA, CPIM Evan Fleisher, MBA, CPIM Strongsville, Ohio Details
Evan Fleisher, MBA, CPIM's Venture Stores Experience March 1993 - February 1995
Job Senior Supply Chain Business Analyst at VitaMix Corporation
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Vita-Mix Corporation  May 2012 - Present
Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings  September 2011 - January 2012
Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings  January 2009 - August 2011
Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings  November 2006 - December 2008
Eagle Point   January 2005 - June 2006
Tri-State Logistics, Inc.   April 2003 - December 2004
eFleisher Consulting Services   June 2000 - March 2003
Sears Logistics Services, Inc.   October 1996 - May 2000
KPMG Peat Marwick  February 1995 - September 1996
Venture Stores   March 1993 - February 1995

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain..., Transportation, Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Logistics Management, 5S, Process Engineering, Business Process..., Access, Axapta, Management Consulting, Data Analysis, AutoCAD, Microsoft Dynamics, Consultancy, Engineering Project..., Construction Management, Facility Layout, Facility Design, Warehouse Layout, Productivity Improvement, Systems Engineering, ERP Software, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Network Modeling /..., Transportation..., Lean Initiatives, One Piece Flow, Standards Development, Standardization, Capital Projects, Capital Equipment, Cost Reduction, Activity Based Costing, Problem Solving, Carrier Performance, Truck Brokerage, Excel, Database Programming, Small Business Owner, Independent, Quality

Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management   1990 — 1992
MBA, Operations Management

Georgia Institute of Technology   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial & Systems Engineering

Jeff Chasteen Jeff Chasteen Mansfield, Texas Details
Jeff Chasteen's Venture Stores Experience May 1993 - April 1997
Job Store Manager at Kohl's Department Stores
Industry Retail
Experience
Kohl's Department Stores  June 1999 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores  June 2008 - February 2013
OfficeMax  February 1997 - June 1999
Venture Stores   May 1993 - April 1997

Skills
Driving Results, Profit, Store Management, Training, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Financial Analysis, Leadership Development, Mass Hiring, Hiring Employees, Inventory Control, Strategic Planning, Retail Sales, Team Building, Big Box

Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce   1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Industrial Technology/Technician, 3.01

Kilgore College   1982 — 1984
Industrial Technology/Technician

Michael Hoehne, SPHR Michael Hoehne, SPHR Greater Chicago Area Details
Michael Hoehne, SPHR's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1995
Job SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at United Recovery Systems LP
Industry Human Resources
Experience
MVH Human Capital Consulting   2013 - January 2014
APAC Customer Services  2006 - 2012
Wickes Furniture  2005 - 2006
Sears, Roebuck and Co.   2003 - 2005
Sears, Roebuck and Co.   2002 - 2003
Sears, Roebuck and Co.   1999 - 2002
Sears, Roebuck and Co.   1995 - 1999
Venture Stores   1994 - 1995
Kmart Corporation  1990 - 1994
Osco Drug  1986 - 1989

Education
Lewis University
MBA, Human Resources

Eastern Illinois University
B.S., Computer Management

Richard Kroschel Richard Kroschel Greater Chicago Area Details
Richard Kroschel's Venture Stores Experience November 1981 - August 1997
Job Account Relations at Superior Installations
Industry Retail
Experience
Superior Installations   March 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation  March 2009 - March 2012
Mens Wearhouse  September 2007 - March 2009
Office Max  September 1997 - August 2007
Venture Stores   November 1981 - August 1997

Skills
Retail, Retail Sales, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Profit, Big Box, Driving Results, Shrinkage, Sales, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Planograms, Associate Development, New Store Openings, Store Operations, Multi-unit, Customer Service, CPFR, Multi-Unit

Education
DePaul University   1980 — 1983
BA, History

Dave Grzenia Dave Grzenia Greater Chicago Area Details
Dave Grzenia's Venture Stores Experience September 1988 - May 1993
Job DC Operations Supervisor at Farmer Brothers Coffee
Industry Warehousing
Experience
Kohl's Department Stores  August 2002 - Present
Farmer Bros. Co.   February 2010 - February 2014
Rightsize Facility Performance  November 2007 - February 2008
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.   June 2006 - October 2007
ODW Logistics, Inc.   July 2004 - February 2006
Crown Metal Manufacturing   August 2000 - February 2002
Kmart Corporation  November 1998 - August 2000
Kmart Corporation  December 1993 - November 1998
Jewel Food Stores  April 1984 - December 1993
Venture Stores   September 1988 - May 1993

Skills
Leadership, Logistics, Team Building, Inventory Control, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Management, Supply Chain, Budgets, Warehouse Management, Negotiation, Warehousing, Shipping, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Teamwork, Employee Training, SAP, Performance Management, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Merchandising, Project Planning, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Account Management, Process Scheduler, Transportation, Operations Management, Training, Pricing, Retail, Sourcing, Purchasing, P&L Management, Time Management, Profit, Sales, Distribution Center..., Inventory Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Satisfaction, Income Statement, Procurement, Contract Negotiation

Education
College of Dupage   2007 — 2008
Continuing education, Business and beginning Spanish

Eastern Illinois University   1988 — 1992
BA, Communication

WillowBrook High School   1980 — 1984

Charlie Sampera Charlie Sampera Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Charlie Sampera's Venture Stores Experience 1986 - 1994
Job SVP Supply Chain Solutions at The Gilbert Company
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
The Gilbert Company  February 2005 - Present
Perry Ellis International  2003 - 2005
Sports Authority  January 2002 - November 2003
The Disney Store  1994 - 2002
Venture Stores   1986 - 1994
McRaes  1984 - 1986

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   1979 — 1982
Industrial Engineering

katie simoneit katie simoneit Greater Chicago Area Details
katie simoneit's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1993
Job managing partner, Z+O architecture + interiors
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Z+O architecture + interiors   2001 - Present
IVY Marketing Group   2006 - 2011
Venture Stores   1990 - 1993
Marshall Field's  1986 - 1990

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Account Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Retail, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Customer Service, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing

Education
Miami University   1981 — 1986
B.S.

Farmington High School   1977 — 1981

Jennifer Huelsebusch Jennifer Huelsebusch Greater St. Louis Area Details
Jennifer Huelsebusch's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1997
Job Store Manager at Old Navy
Industry Retail
Experience
Old Navy  August 2010 - Present
Forever 21  June 2009 - July 2010
Snap Fitness 24/7  2008 - June 2009
Macy's  1997 - 2007
Macy's (formerly the jones store)   1998 - 2003
Macy's (formerly Famous Barr)   1997 - 1998
Venture Stores   1995 - 1997
Venture Stores   1993 - 1995

Education
Missouri State University   1987 — 1991
BS

Leslie Johnson Leslie Johnson United States Details
Leslie Johnson's Venture Stores Experience January 1984 - February 1993
Job Director of Production, Sourcing & Vendor Compliance at Christopher & Banks
Industry Retail
Experience
Christopher & Banks Corporation   April 1999 - Present
Fingerhut  February 1996 - March 1999
Walmart  February 1993 - October 1995
Venture Stores   January 1984 - February 1993

Skills
Apparel, Textiles, Vendor Relations, Sourcing, Product Development, Negotiation, Merchandising, Fashion, Wovens, Pricing, Trend, Retail, Knitwear, Private Label

Education
Drake University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Lake Forest Academy   1977 — 1979

Heidi Trybus Heidi Trybus Greater Chicago Area Details
Heidi Trybus's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1996
Job Sr. Recruiting Consultant at Camping World and Good Sam
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Camping World and Good Sam  November 2014 - Present
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt  November 2010 - November 2014
HR Store   1999 - 2010
First American Bank  1996 - 2000
Venture Stores   1992 - 1996

Skills
Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, HRIS, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Leadership, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management

Education
Roosevelt University
Currently pursuing Master of Arts (M.A.), Training and Development

Illinois State University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communications

Mark Schwartz Mark Schwartz Greater New York City Area Details
Mark Schwartz's Venture Stores Experience 1996 - 1998
Job Accomplished Retail ProfessionalMerchant and Product Development
Industry Retail
Experience
E&E Co., Ltd. (dba JLA Home)   August 2014 - Present
Carpenter Co.  February 2014 - August 2014
SHEEX, Inc.   April 2013 - February 2014
Bed Bath & Beyond  October 2012 - April 2013
Bed Bath & Beyond  September 2000 - June 2012
Gordmans  1998 - 2000
Venture Stores   1996 - 1998
Montgomery Ward  1993 - 1996
Fingerhut  1986 - 1993
Zayre  1983 - 1986

Skills
Textiles, Merchandising, Vendor Relations, Retail, Product Development, Purchasing, Sourcing, Forecasting, Buying, Inventory Management, Negotiation, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Sales Management, Training, Fashion, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail Buying, Product Innovation, Management, Assortment, Supply Chain, Apparel, Private Label, Trend Analysis, Global Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Pricing, Leadership, Store Management, Merchandise Planning, Profit, CPFR, Trend, Wholesale, Product Assortment..., Open to Buy Management, Multi-channel Retail, Inventory Control, JDA, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Buying, P&L, Sportswear, Wovens, Denim, Planograms, Brand Development

Education
Bentley University   1975 — 1979
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/ Management

Rosemary Cechura, SPHR Rosemary Cechura, SPHR Greater Chicago Area Details
Rosemary Cechura, SPHR's Venture Stores Experience 1989 - 1992
Job Sr. Human Resources Professional
Industry Real Estate
Experience
General Growth Properties  June 2002 - October 2012
CompUSA  December 1999 - May 2001
Hechinger, Home Quarters,Builders Square   November 1998 - December 1999
Target  December 1995 - November 1998
Target Stores  October 1992 - December 1995
Venture Stores   1989 - 1992

Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Management, Benefits Administration, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, HRIS, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, EEOC, Employee Engagement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Temporary Placement, Training, Time Management, Leadership, Change Management, Interviews, Personnel Management, Management, Policy, Coaching, FMLA, Applicant Tracking..., Hiring, New Hire Orientations, HR Policies, Payroll, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, HR Consulting, Job Descriptions, Benefits Negotiation, Screening

Education
Loyola University of Chicago
BBA, Human Resources

Mike Senuta Mike Senuta Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Mike Senuta's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1996
Job DC General Manager at Tractor Supply Company
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Tractor Supply Company  2010 - Present
Toys R Us  1996 - 2009
Venture Stores   1994 - 1996
Venture Stores   1991 - 1993
Marshalls, Inc.   1985 - 1991
Frito-Lay  1982 - 1985

Education
Clark University   1986 — 1991
MBA, General Management

University at Buffalo   1977 — 1982
BS, Industrial Engineering

Jane Wood Jane Wood Greater St. Louis Area Details
Jane Wood's Venture Stores Experience May 1989 - June 1995
Job Inside Sales Coordinator at Advanced ICU Care
Industry Publishing
Experience
Advanced ICU Care  September 2012 - Present
Sts. Joachim and Ann School   May 2012 - September 2012
McGraw-Hill Higher Education  June 2011 - February 2012
McGraw-Hill Higher Education  November 1995 - June 2011
McGraw-Hill Higher Education  January 2006 - December 2007
Venture Stores   May 1989 - June 1995

Skills
Inside Sales, Account Management, Sales Support, Customer Service, Client Relationship..., Project Management, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, Training & Mentoring, Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, CRM, B2B, Training, Budgets

Education
Lindenwood University
MBA, Business

Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Cheryl Trewatha Cheryl Trewatha Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Cheryl Trewatha's Venture Stores Experience January 1989 - February 1998
Job Sr Group Manager Quality Assurance
Industry Retail
Experience
Target  August 2008 - Present
Target  March 1998 - August 2008
Venture Stores   January 1989 - February 1998

Skills
Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Apparel, Product Development, Retail, Inventory Management, Trend Analysis, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Assortment, Sourcing, Private Label, Testing, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Textiles, Leadership Development, Knitwear, Team Management

Education
Missouri State University   1985 — 1989
Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

Terri Sommer Terri Sommer Greater St. Louis Area Details
Terri Sommer's Venture Stores Experience August 1985 - July 1998
Job Category Manager at SaveALot
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Save-A-Lot  June 2015 - Present
Save-A-Lot  October 2013 - Present
Save-A-Lot  July 2007 - November 2013
Custom Design Fence & Deck   March 2000 - April 2007
Graybar Electric  January 1999 - March 2000
Venture Stores   August 1985 - July 1998

Skills
Merchandising, Team Building, Retail, Sales, Procurement, Grocery, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Pricing, Visual Merchandising, Forecasting, Supply Chain, P&L, Private Label, Store Management, Profit, Assortment, Income Statement

Education
Missouri Baptist University   1985 — 1994
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Julie Darmon, CPSA Julie Darmon, CPSA Plano, Illinois Details
Julie Darmon, CPSA's Venture Stores Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Sr Director Customer Management at Plano Synergy
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Plano Synergy  December 2014 - Present
Kellogg Company  October 2013 - November 2014
Kellogg Company  January 2013 - September 2013
Kellogg Company  March 2008 - December 2012
Newell Rubbermaid  August 2002 - March 2008
Venture Stores   2004 - 2005
Venture  2004 - 2005
Venture Stores   2004 - 2005
Venture Stores   2004 - 2005
Amerock  2002 - 2003

Skills
Consumer Products, Management, Customer Insight, Nielsen, Strategy, Forecasting, IRI, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Brand Management, Product Development, Key Account Management

Education
Northern Illinois University   1996 — 1998
M.B.A.

Truman State University   1990 — 1994
B.A., Marketing

Kurt Schaefer Kurt Schaefer Greater Chicago Area Details
Kurt Schaefer's Venture Stores Experience December 1987 - February 1991
Job Owner/Operator at W. Schaefer & Son Painting Service
Industry Warehousing
Experience
W. Schaefer & Son Painting Service   August 2009 - Present
Millard Refrigerated Services  May 2008 - March 2009
DSC Logistics  March 1999 - December 2007
Ingram Micro  February 1991 - September 1998
Venture Stores   December 1987 - February 1991

Skills
Customer Service, Logistics, Inventory Management, Warehousing, 3PL, Transportation..., Warehouse Management, Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Operations Management, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1986 — 1988

Carl Larson Jr Carl Larson Jr Fort Myers, Florida Area Details
Carl Larson Jr's Venture Stores Experience 1981 - 1993
Job Owner, Break Away to S.W. FL, Inc.
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Break Away to S.W. FL, Inc.   June 1995 - Present
Venture Stores   1981 - 1993
Lake Land College  1968 - 1977

Skills
Troubleshooting, Electrical..., Problem Solving, Matching Clients with..., Home Inspections, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Exit Strategies, Maintenance & Repair, Organizational..., Building Maintenance, Process Scheduler, Supervisory Skills, Electricians, Team Building, Computer Hardware

Education
Northern Illinois University   1965 — 1968
Master of Science, Industrial Safetry

Illinois State University   1955 — 1961
Bachelor of Science in ED, Industry and Technology

Amy Merchant Amy Merchant Greater St. Louis Area Details
Amy Merchant's Venture Stores Experience January 1992 - July 1998
Job Sr. System Engineer at Equifax
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Equifax  September 2012 - Present
TALX Corporation  January 2006 - September 2012
Amdocs  August 1998 - December 2005
Venture Stores   January 1992 - July 1998

Skills
Integration, Requirements Analysis, SQL, SDLC, Problem Solving, Problem Analysis, Unix, Software Project..., Visio, Telecommunications, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Databases, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Oracle

Education
Southwest Missouri State University

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Barbara Cibulka Barbara Cibulka Fayetteville, Arkansas Area Details
Barbara Cibulka's Venture Stores Experience March 1993 - October 1996
Job Key Accounts Sales Manager at Gartner Studios
Industry Retail
Experience
Gartner Studios  March 2012 - Present
Wal-Mart  April 2009 - September 2011
Wal-Mart  January 2007 - February 2009
Wal-Mart  November 2004 - January 2007
Wal-Mart  April 1999 - September 2001
Venture Stores   March 1993 - October 1996

Skills
Wal-Mart, Private Label, Merchandising, Assortment, Categorization, Denim, Training, Product Management, Apparel, Retail, Global Sourcing, Sales, Purchasing, Management, Leadership, Fashion, Product Development, Negotiation

Education
Miami University   1977 — 1981
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Douglas Dix Douglas Dix Greater Chicago Area Details
Douglas Dix's Venture Stores Experience January 1976 - January 1987
Job Independent Consumer Goods Professional
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Multiple Companies  January 2002 - Present
Advance Watch Company   January 1997 - January 2002
Benrus Watch Company/Fantasy Diamond   January 1987 - January 1997
Venture Stores   January 1976 - January 1987

Education
Missouri State University   1967 — 1971
BS, Marketing

Lori Sullivan Lori Sullivan Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Lori Sullivan's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1993
Job Senior Director of Planning and Logistics
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Phoenix Brands  August 2004 - Present
Sullivan's Tire Plus   July 2007 - August 2013
Thomson  October 1993 - August 2004
Venture Stores   1992 - 1993
LS Ayres  1990 - 1992

Skills
Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, 3PL, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Retail, Project Planning, Purchasing, Management, Process Improvement

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   1991 — 1993
Accounting

Indiana State University - Scott College of Business   1986 — 1990
BS, Marketing, Business Administration

Andrea Lauer-Mummau Andrea Lauer-Mummau Greater St. Louis Area Details
Andrea Lauer-Mummau's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Vice President, Broadloom at CCA Global Partners
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
CCA Global Partners  2005 - Present
ProSource Wholesale Floorcovering   1999 - 2005
Edison Brothers - 5-7-9 Shops   1998 - 1999
May Company  1996 - 1997
Venture Stores   1993 - 1996

Skills
Retail, Sales Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Income Statement, Sales, Budgets, Carpet, Merchandising, Purchasing

Education
Central Missouri State University   1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Central Methodist College   1988 — 1990

Sally Batko Sally Batko Houston, Texas Area Details
Sally Batko's Venture Stores Experience 1988 - 1990
Job Buyer
Industry Retail
Experience
Zulily  August 2012 - August 2014
CHRISTUS Health  November 2008 - July 2012
Garden Ridge  2004 - 2006
AC Moore  January 2001 - January 2004
Family Toy Stores   January 1999 - January 2001
Fisher Big Wheel  January 1997 - January 2001
Venture Stores   1988 - 1990

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Problem Solving, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Management, Procurement, Materials Management, Customer Service, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Team Building, Strategy, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Sales

Education
Duquesne University

Carlo Baccarella Carlo Baccarella Greater Chicago Area Details
Carlo Baccarella's Venture Stores Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Help Desk Analyst at Advanced Technology Services
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Column Technologies  April 2014 - August 2014
Siemens Healthcare  2006 - November 2013
Siemens Healthcare  2001 - 2006
JCPenney  1998 - 2001
Venture Stores   1997 - 1998

Skills
Customer Service, Technical Support, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Testing, Visual Basic, Call Centers, Windows 7, Training, Customer Service..., Dispatching, Computer Aided Dispatch, Microsoft Word, Desktop Computers, Laptops, Windows XP Pro, Avaya IP Telephony, Wireless Networking, Help Desk Support, IT Hardware Support, IT Procurement, Access, Windows, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Windows XP

Education
Kaplan University   2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Kaplan University   2012 — 2013
Associate of Applied Science

Bob Maykuth Bob Maykuth Greater Chicago Area Details
Bob Maykuth's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1998
Job Clinical Psychologist
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
The Awakening Project   August 2009 - Present
OfficeMax  July 1999 - July 2005
Venture Stores   1990 - 1998

Skills
CBT, Google Groups, Microsoft Word, Management, Plannning, Hardware Diagnostics, Solution Focused, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Teaching, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Training, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Leadership Development, Career Development, Leadership, Project Planning, Social Skills, Research, Technology Needs..., Recruiting, Schema Therapy, Customer Service, Career Counseling, Executive Coaching, Personal Development, Diversity Training, Budgets, Team Building, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Employee Training, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Behavioral Health, Staff Development, Performance Management, Supervisory Skills, Mental Health, Program Development, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Social Services, Psychological Assessment, Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Workshop Facilitation

Education
Governors State University   2006 — 2009
Masters, Clinical Psychology

University of Notre Dame   1970 — 1974

Jill Norris Jill Norris Greater Chicago Area Details
Jill Norris's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1998
Job Regional Manager at The Mens Wearhouse
Industry Retail
Experience
The Mens Wearhouse  Regional ManagerK&G Fashion Superstore2004 - Present
Linens N Things  2000 - 2003
Value City Department Stores  1998 - 2000
Venture Stores   1987 - 1998

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1983 — 1987

Anastasia C. Ben Gurion Anastasia C. Ben Gurion Greater New York City Area Details
Anastasia C. Ben Gurion's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1995
Job Global Fashion Design, Style/Image Seminars and Coaching; Associate Adjunct Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Fashion Institute of Technology  January 2000 - Present
Anastasia Design: Fashion Design, Style and Image Consulting   1992 - Present
Marymount University  1995 - 1997
Venture Stores   1992 - 1995
Freelance Fashion and Textile Consulting   1986 - 1991
Macpell Fashion Industries   1986 - 1987
Delta Textiles   1984 - 1986
Gottex Swimwear Brands  1982 - 1984
Swirl, Inc.   1981 - 1982
Bloomingdale's  1980 - 1981

Skills
Fashion..., Style and Image..., Higher Education, Teaching, Fluency in Six Languages, Trend and Color..., Product Line Devlopment, Public Speaking, Seminar Presentations

Education
Cornell University   1978 — 1980
Master of Science (MS), Apparel Design, Minor, Marketing, Cornell School of Business Administration

Barnard College   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Language and Literature, Minor, Art History

Jeni Hinds Jeni Hinds Greater Chicago Area Details
Jeni Hinds's Venture Stores Experience December 1992 - August 1995
Job Director, Customer Implementations at Iron Mountain
Industry Information Services
Experience
Iron Mountain  September 2012 - Present
Iron Mountain  January 2007 - August 2012
Iron Mountain  June 2004 - January 2007
Iron Mountain  May 2000 - June 2004
Iron Mountain  August 1998 - May 2000
Iron Mountain  April 1996 - August 1998
Lifetouch  August 1995 - April 1996
Venture Stores   December 1992 - August 1995

Skills
Channel, Records Management, Information Management, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Team Building, Team Leadership, Business Process..., Document Imaging, Change Management, Business Development, Program Management, Salesforce.com, Business Analysis, Project Management, Direct Sales, Requirements Analysis, SaaS, Sales Management, Document Management, Sales Process, CRM, Leadership, Sales Operations, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Solution Selling, Key Account Management, Strategy

Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Kaneland High School   1984 — 1988
High School Diploma

Steven J. Shirley, ASQ CSSBB Steven J. Shirley, ASQ CSSBB Tulsa, Oklahoma Area Details
Steven J. Shirley, ASQ CSSBB's Venture Stores Experience August 1993 - August 1995
Job Project Manager / Process Improvement Consultant
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Tulsacom LLC   January 2015 - Present
Communications Inc   October 2000 - December 2014
Freedom Communications Inc  October 2000 - December 2012
Digital First Inc   February 1999 - October 2000
Southwestern Bell Wireless  October 1995 - February 1999
Venture Stores   August 1993 - August 1995
James Shirley Management Consultants   December 1992 - June 1993
Presidential Campaign  August 1992 - November 1992

Skills
Networking, Sales, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Team Building, Account Management, Selling, Business Development, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Solution Selling, Public Speaking

Education
Northeastern State University   2015 — 2017
Completing second Bachelor's Degree, Molecular Biology, Pre-Professional Health, GPA: 4.0

University of Tulsa   1997 — 1998
24 Hours toward Master in Business Administration, Business, GPA: 4.0

The University of Texas at Austin   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Government, GPA: 3.7

Jerry DeBoer Jerry DeBoer Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Jerry DeBoer's Venture Stores Experience August 1995 - September 1998
Job Retired
Industry Retail
Experience
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers   December 2000 - Present
venture stores   August 1995 - September 1998
hess`s  1991 - 1994
weinstocks  September 1985 - August 1991

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Apparel, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Private Label, Assortment, Profit, Merchandise Planning, Income Statement, Store Operations, Inventory Management, New Store Openings, Driving Results, CPFR, Trend Analysis, P&L Management, Shrinkage, Planograms, Loss Prevention, Retail Buying, P&L

Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout   1974 — 1975
masters

Michigan State University   1961 — 1965
bs, marketing

Betty Winder Betty Winder Greater St. Louis Area Details
Betty Winder's Venture Stores Experience 1984 - 1993
Job Analyst at Brown Shoe Company
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Brown Shoe Company  December 1995 - Present
Venture Inc   1993 - 1995
Venture Stores   1984 - 1993

Skills
Management, Apparel, Merchandising, Purchasing, Retail, Store Management, Inventory Management, Pricing, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Leadership, Footwear, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Private Label, Wholesale, Trend Analysis

Education
Arkansas State University   1974 — 1979
BS, Marketing and Management

Bill Piper Bill Piper Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Bill Piper's Venture Stores Experience 1983 - 1990
Job Vice President, Organizational Development at Abercrombie & Fitch
Industry Retail
Experience
Abercrombie & Fitch  March 2010 - Present
American Signature, Inc.   December 2006 - June 2009
Kohl's Department Stores  June 1998 - August 2006
Pschological Associates, Inc.   May 1990 - September 1998
Venture Stores   1983 - 1990

Skills
Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Talent Development, Employee Engagement, Coaching, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Training, Talent Management, Recruiting, Management, Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, Change Management, Leadership, Onboarding, Human Resources, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Hiring, Interviews, CRM, Organizational Design, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, HRIS, Employee Benefits, College Recruiting, Conflict Resolution

Education
University of Maryland, Masters Degree   1979 — 1981
Masters d

Carroll University   1975 — 1979
BA, Communication

Janalee Hurst Janalee Hurst Linn Creek, Missouri Details
Janalee Hurst's Venture Stores Experience April 1991 - May 1998
Job Administrative Assistant at Kids' Harbor, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Kids' Harbor, Inc.   January 2011 - Present
Camdenton R-111 School District   September 2005 - January 2011
Venture Stores   April 1991 - May 1998
Famous Barr  May 1982 - April 1991
Heers   1980 - 1982

Skills
Inventory Management, Merchandising, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Training, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Social Media, Public Speaking, Retail, Team Building, Social Networking, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy

Education
Missouri State University   1978 — 1980
B.S., Marketing/Retailing

Missouri State University   1978 — 1980
B.S., Marketing

East Central College   1976 — 1978
B.A., General/Music

Washington High School   1972 — 1976
General, General

Brian Link Brian Link Greater St. Louis Area Details
Brian Link's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1998
Job Contract Manager at Edward Jones
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Edward Jones  December 2009 - Present
US Navy Reserve  1989 - February 2010
Solutia  December 1999 - December 2009
UMB Bank  1998 - 1999
Venture Stores   1994 - 1998

Skills
Process Improvement, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, ERP, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Military Logistics

Education
Saint Louis University   2007 — 2007
Advanced Supply Chain Certification, Advanced Supply Chain Management

Naval Supply Corps School   1997 — 1998
Supply and Logistics

Drury University   1990 — 1993
BA, Business / Accounting

Kimberly Ferguson Kimberly Ferguson Greater St. Louis Area Details
Kimberly Ferguson's Venture Stores Experience August 1997 - June 1998
Job Project Manager at Crown Castle
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Crown Castle  April 2014 - Present
Crown Castle  May 2010 - March 2014
Butler International  November 2007 - August 2009
Butler International  March 2002 - October 2007
Butler International  July 1999 - March 2002
Winfield R-4 High School   August 1998 - June 1999
Venture Stores   August 1997 - June 1998
Venture Stores   March 1995 - August 1997
Venture Stores   September 1988 - March 1995

Skills
Leadership, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Management, Forecasting, Marketing, Operations Management, Retail, Contract Management, Testing, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Accounting, Negotiation, Sales Management, Vendor Management, Telecommunications, Wireless

Education
Lindenwood University   2012 — 2015

Tracy High School, Tracy California   1980 — 1984

Kenneth Black, CPCU, ARM, CRIS Kenneth Black, CPCU, ARM, CRIS Greater St. Louis Area Details
Kenneth Black, CPCU, ARM, CRIS's Venture Stores Experience March 1995 - February 1997
Job Senior Director Enterprise Risk Management
Industry Construction
Experience
Western Construction Group  January 2011 - Present
Western Construction Group  January 2004 - December 2010
Western Construction Group  February 1997 - January 2004
Venture Stores   March 1995 - February 1997
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company  August 1992 - March 1995
Fireman's Fund Insurance Company  February 1989 - August 1992
SFM  September 1986 - 1989
St. John's Lutheran School   June 1984 - August 1986

Skills
Project Estimation, Contract Management, Construction, Restoration, Construction Management, Process Scheduler, Concrete, Budgets, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Insurance, IBM iSeries, Value Engineering, Subcontracting

Education
Webster University   1999 — 2001
MBA, Finance

Concordia University-Seward   1981 — 1982
B.A., English, Music

Brevard Community College   1979 — 1981
A.A., Music

UMSL
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

Ron Armstrong Ron Armstrong Greater Chicago Area Details
Ron Armstrong's Venture Stores Experience 1989 - 1998
Job Open to new opportunities
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
CVS Caremark Corporation  2010 - 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation  2004 - 2010
Walgreens  2000 - 2004
Trak Auto/Forest City Auto Parts   1998 - 2000
Venture Stores   1989 - 1998

Education
Lindenwood University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General

Chris Gingrich Chris Gingrich Greater Chicago Area Details
Chris Gingrich's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1997
Job Education Outreach Specialist at Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County  July 2010 - Present
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County  July 2003 - July 2010
West Chicago City Museum   1993 - July 2003
Daily Chronicle  1999 - 2001
Naper Settlement  1994 - 1997
Venture Stores   1994 - 1997

Skills
Museums, Museum Education, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Exhibit Design, Community Outreach, Historian, Group Presentations, Collaborative, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Writing, Informal Education, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Management, Program Evaluation, Educational Outreach, Oral History, Historical Research, Historical..., Process Improvement, Marketing Communications, Project Facilitation, Desktop Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Employee Training, Training Delivery, Evaluations, History, Archives, Grants, Interpretive Planning, Historic Preservation, Teaching, Museum Collections, Cataloging

Education
Northern Illinois University   2013 — 2014
Graduate Certificate: Public Management, Public Administration

College of DuPage   2007 — 2008
Mgmt. Cert., Supervision, Organizational Behavior

Minnesota State University, Mankato   1987 — 1991
BS, Social Studies with History Concentration

Chaille Hise Chaille Hise Austin, Texas Area Details
Chaille Hise's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1996
Job Administrative Assistant
Industry Retail
Experience
CVS Caremark Corporation  August 2009 - November 2013
United Retail, Inc.   September 2001 - February 2009
United Retail, Inc.   August 1997 - September 2001
Venture Stores   1993 - 1996

Skills
Merchandising, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Benefits Administration, Retail, Store Management, Inventory Management, Payroll, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Profit, Employee Relations, Sales, Human Resources, Recruiting, Outlook, Store Operations, Apparel, Team Building, Training, Interviews, CPFR, Retail Sales, Hiring, Planograms, Driving Results, Succession Planning

Education
Art Institute of Houston   1984 — 1986
Interior Design

Leslie Harbaugh Leslie Harbaugh United States Details
Leslie Harbaugh's Venture Stores Experience June 1980 - August 1989
Job Personal Trust Associate at US Bank
Industry Publishing
Experience
US Bank  August 2009 - Present
McGraw-Hill Higher Education  August 2000 - August 2009
Gateway Apparel (Fashion Gal)   August 1989 - January 1998
Venture Stores   June 1980 - August 1989

Skills
Merchandising

Education
Lindenwood University   1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Technical Theatre Art and Design, Business

Len Casey Len Casey Barnstable/Yarmouth, Massachusetts Area Details
Len Casey's Venture Stores Experience April 1992 - August 1994
Job Owner, Express Employment Professionals
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Express Employment Professionals  September 2001 - June 2010
Bradlees  August 1994 - February 2001
Venture Stores   April 1992 - August 1994
Hills Department Stores  January 1978 - November 1991

Skills
Retail, Temporary Staffing, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Recruiting, Human Resources, Onboarding, Account Management, Internet Recruiting, Sourcing, Merchandising, Executive Search, Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Team Building, Hiring, Sales, Business Development, Staffing Services, Technical Recruiting, Payroll, Entrepreneurship, Contract Recruitment, Applicant Tracking..., Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, HR Consulting, Management, Budgets, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Temporary Placement, Business Strategy, Organizational..., Performance Management, New Business Development, Customer Service, Interviews, Negotiation, Employee Training, Leadership, Training

Education
Boston College
BA, Economics

Boston College - Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management
MBA

Jonathan Savoy Jonathan Savoy Greater Boston Area Details
Jonathan Savoy's Venture Stores Experience December 1994 - March 1998
Job AVP, Merchant Planning at TJX
Industry Retail
Experience
TJX  December 2011 - Present
The Sports Authority  October 2009 - February 2011
Limited Brands  April 2005 - August 2009
Victoria's Secret  May 2002 - February 2005
Venture Stores   December 1994 - March 1998

Skills
Retail, Fashion, Merchandise Planning, Visual Merchandising, Strategy, Store Management, Apparel, Sportswear, Merchandising, Profit, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Process Improvement, CPFR, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media, Sales, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Management, Leadership, Asset Allocation, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Marketing, P&L Management, Sales Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Organizational..., Mentoring

Education
Howard University   1983 — 1988
BBA, Business - Marketing

Charles Goldfine Charles Goldfine New York, New York Details
Charles Goldfine's Venture Stores Experience March 1982 - August 1984
Job Adjunct Faculty at LIM College
Industry Retail
Experience
LIM College  January 2005 - Present
The Helen Welsh Group   September 2001 - December 2004
Saks Fifth Avenue  September 1984 - September 2001
Venture Stores   March 1982 - August 1984
Oh!rbach's   1977 - 1980

Skills
Higher Education, Customer Service, Retail, Product Development, Marketing, Event Management, Social Media

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1975 — 1977
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Brown University   1968 — 1972
AB, English / French / Art / Theater

Summer Street School

Derek Glass Derek Glass Plainfield, Illinois Details
Derek Glass's Venture Stores Experience February 1995 - February 1996
Job Operations Manager at The Home Depot
Industry Retail
Experience
The Home Depot  January 2014 - Present
The Home Depot  November 2012 - January 2014
The Home Depot  February 2002 - November 2012
The Home Depot  February 1997 - February 2002
Waccamaw Corporation  May 1996 - February 1997
Marshall Field’s  February 1996 - May 1996
Venture Stores   February 1995 - February 1996
US Army  August 1989 - March 1993

Skills
PnL Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Management, Retail Management, Retail, Store Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Merchandising, Team Building, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Sales Mangement, Firearms, Security, Labor Management, Workplace Safety, Train the Trainer..., Scheduling, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control

Education
College of DuPage   1994 — 1996
Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1993 — 1994
Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Cathy Teater Cathy Teater O Fallon, Missouri Details
Cathy Teater's Venture Stores Experience February 1981 - June 1998
Job Product Design and License Coordinator at PTI Group Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
PTI Group Inc.  July 2014 - Present
Active Marketing Inc   February 2011 - December 2013
Five West Foods /.dba Burger King   June 1998 - November 2009
Venture Stores   February 1981 - June 1998

Skills
Sales Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Team Building, Forecasting, Retail, Pricing, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, P&L Management, Negotiation, Sales

Education
East Central College

Union High School

John Kirkpatrick John Kirkpatrick Houston, Texas Area Details
John Kirkpatrick's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1996
Job Regional Vice President Cato Fashion
Industry Retail
Experience
CATO FASHION  November 2011 - Present
Charming Charlie  September 2009 - February 2012
Swarovski  October 2008 - July 2009
Luxottica Retail  1996 - 2008
Sunglass Hut (Luxottica Retail)   1996 - 2008
Venture Stores   1994 - 1996
EXPRESS  1992 - 1994
Solo Serve   1985 - 1992

Education
Middlesex County College   1970 — 1972
Associates, Retail Management

RICK ROUSSIN RICK ROUSSIN Greater St. Louis Area Details
RICK ROUSSIN's Venture Stores Experience January 1994 - January 1998
Job Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Energizer Holdings  July 2010 - Present
Energizer Battery Company  2010 - Present
ENERGIZER BATTERY COMPANY  January 2001 - July 2008
ENERGIZER BATTERY COMPANY  July 1998 - January 2001
Venture Stores   January 1994 - January 1998

Skills
Forecasting, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Production Planning, S&OP..., SAP/OTC, JDA, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Management, Supply Chain Management, Pricing, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Retail, Process Improvement, FMCG, Customer Insight, Logistics, Sales, Warehousing, Supply Chain..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development

Education
Missouri State University
B.S. Business

St. Louis University
Advanced Supply Chain Certificate, Supply Chain

Michelle Havens Michelle Havens Greater St. Louis Area Details
Michelle Havens's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1998
Job Photographer at Group 360
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Group 360  PhotographerGroup3601999 - Present
Venture Stores   1993 - 1998

Education
Florida State University   1987 — 1989

Kent State University
BS, Photographic Illustration

Mark Woodrick Mark Woodrick Greater Chicago Area Details
Mark Woodrick's Venture Stores Experience 1982 - 1993
Job Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Urban Outfitters
Industry Retail
Experience
Urban Outfitters  April 2015 - Present
Office Depot  September 2000 - April 2015
Gap Inc.  1995 - 2000
Victorias Secret Stores  September 1993 - December 1995
Venture Stores   1982 - 1993

Skills
Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Retail, Asset Protection, Store Management, Shrinkage, Internal Investigations, Merchandising, Big Box, Income Statement, Customer Service, Physical Security, Profit, Multi-unit, Private Investigations, Store Operations, CCTV, Team Building, Interrogation, Investigation, Wicklander-Zulawski..., Interrogation Techniques, Security Audits, Organized Retail Crime, Multi-Unit Management, Fraud, District Management, Training, Driving Results, New Store Openings, Associate Development, Loss Prevention..., P&L, Multi-Unit

Education
Elgin Community College   2004 — 2006
Yes, Business

Harper College   1983 — 1985
Criminal Justice

Elgin Community College   1977 — 1979

Kent Swank Kent Swank Greater Atlanta Area Details
Kent Swank's Venture Stores Experience July 1990 - August 1998
Job Sr. Director Construction at The Home Depot
Industry Construction
Experience
The Home Depot  September 1998 - Present
Venture Stores   July 1990 - August 1998
Welbro Constructors   March 1989 - June 1990
General Mills Restaurant Group   May 1981 - February 1989

Skills
Facilities Management, Leases, Entitlements, Site Selection, Dispositions, Real Estate, Construction, Negotiation, Location Intelligence, Disposition, Contract Negotiation, Merchandising, Contractors, Subcontracting, Process Scheduler, Commercial Real Estate, Cost Control, Real Estate Development, Project Planning, Renovation, Management, Project Management, Space planning, Procurement, Construction Management, Property Management, Team Building, Budgets, Cost Management, Value Engineering, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Contract Management, Pre-construction, Leadership, Green Building, Purchasing, Residential Homes, Submittals, LEED, Asset Management, Energy, Retail, Project Estimation, Due Diligence, Hospitality, Lease Administration, Income Statement, Retail Design, Land Development

Education
North Dakota State University   1975 — 1980
Bach Architecture, Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Riyo Yoshikawa Riyo Yoshikawa Greater St. Louis Area Details
Riyo Yoshikawa's Venture Stores Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Manager at Bath & Body Works
Industry Retail
Experience
Bath & Body Works  December 2004 - Present
Old Navy  1998 - 2004
Venture Stores   1997 - 1998
Venture Stores Inc.  1995 - 1997
Venture Stores Inc  1990 - 1995

Skills
Leadership, Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Store Management, Customer Service

Education
Lindenwood University   2002 — 2003
MBA

Maryville University of Saint Louis   1992 — 1996
BS, Marketing

Robert J. Cassidy, CFI Robert J. Cassidy, CFI Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Robert J. Cassidy, CFI's Venture Stores Experience 1982 - 1994
Job Regional Loss Prevention Manager at Dollar General
Industry Retail
Experience
Dollar General  December 2010 - Present
Barnes & Noble  November 2009 - December 2010
ToysRUs  May 2006 - November 2009
Toys R Us / Babies R Us  May 2006 - November 2009
Babies R Us  May 2006 - January 2009
General Nutrition Centers  September 2000 - December 2007
General Nutrition, Inc.   1994 - 2000
Venture Stores   1982 - 1994

Skills
Store Management, Private Investigations, Asset Protection, Interrogation, Investigation, Forensic Analysis, Loss Prevention, Management, Security Management, Big Box, Leadership, Shrinkage, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Retail, Wicklander-Zulawski..., CCTV, Physical Security, Surveillance, Sales, Internal Investigations, Multi-Unit Management, Profit, Store Operations, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, Team Building

Education
National Louis University   1991 — 1994
BS, Bus Mgt, Business Management

Chuck Webber Chuck Webber Greater Chicago Area Details
Chuck Webber's Venture Stores Experience 1991 - 1996
Job Manager at Dollar General
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Dollar General  July 2011 - Present
Macy's Logistics  2003 - November 2010
Marshall Field's  2003 - 2010
TJ MAxx  1998 - 2003
Kmart Corporation  1996 - 1998
Venture Stores   1991 - 1996

Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Customer Service, Human Resources, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Management, Process Improvement, Merchandising, Store Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Loss Prevention, Leadership, Logistics, Customer Satisfaction, Process Scheduler, Purchasing, Training, Budgets, Employee Relations, P&L

Education
Concordia University Chicago   1991 — 1996

Dominican University   1994 — 1995

North Park University   1993 — 1995

Concordia University Chicago   1989 — 1991

Christine Sanders, SPHR Christine Sanders, SPHR Greater Chicago Area Details
Christine Sanders, SPHR's Venture Stores Experience February 1992 - July 1995
Job Employee Relations Business Partner at Career Education Corporation
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Career Education Corporation  February 2014 - Present
Human Resources Consulting/Carer Counseling   2009 - 2014
Aurora University  September 2012 - May 2013
BMO Harris Bank  June 2008 - August 2009
Peoples National Bank of Kewanee   October 2005 - May 2008
BankORION   January 2000 - January 2005
DuTrac Community Credit Union  September 1999 - May 2000
Illinois Community Credit Union  January 1995 - January 1999
Venture Stores   February 1992 - July 1995

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, HR Policies, HR Strategy, Succession Planning, Maximizer, Organizational Change, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Change Management, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Strategy, Coaching, Management, Onboarding, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Temporary Placement, Team Building, Performance Management, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Training

Education
Colorado State University   2009 — 2009
MBA

Northern Illinois University   1987 — 1992
B.S, Management, Human Resources

Rockford Guilford HS   1983 — 1987

Aurora University

Nicole Gill Nicole Gill Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Nicole Gill's Venture Stores Experience May 1992 - May 1998
Job Director of Program Management at Seven Corners, Inc.
Industry Insurance
Experience
Seven Corners, Inc.   November 1998 - Present
Seven Corners, Inc.   November 1998 - April 2013
Venture Stores   May 1992 - May 1998
Boehringer Mannheim  1991 - 1993

Skills
Customer Service, General Administration, Health Insurance, Administration, Policy, Premiums, Fulfillment, Customer Relations, Insurance Billing, General Insurance, Travel Insurance, Operational Efficiency, Efficiency Improvement, Business Process..., Insurance, Vendor Management, Project Management, Reinsurance, Program Management, Employee Benefits, Team Building, Leadership, Process Improvement, Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Business Administration

Kelly Ginder Kelly Ginder Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Kelly Ginder's Venture Stores Experience 1991 - 1997
Job at
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   1999 - Present
Venture Stores   1991 - 1997

Skills
Hotel Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Pre-opening, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Revenue Analysis, Front Office, Resorts, Micros, Rooms Division, Customer Service, Property Management..., Hiring, Training

Education
Indiana Wesleyan University   2002 — 2004
MBA, Business

Thomas Wanner Thomas Wanner Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Thomas Wanner's Venture Stores Experience 1977 - 1980
Job District Leader at Advance Auto Parts
Industry Retail
Experience
Advance Auto Parts  October 1998 - 2015
Western Auto's Parts America   1996 - 1998
Western Auto's Parts America   1994 - 1996
Western Auto  1986 - 1994
Larry Lampert Auto Centers   1980 - 1985
Venture Stores   1977 - 1980

Skills
Profit, Income Statement, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Inventory Management, Team Building, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Sales Management, Operations Management, Coaching, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Automotive, Succession Planning, Multi-unit, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Hiring, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Forecasting, Multi-Unit Management, Big Box, Sales, P&L Management, Training, Leadership, Customer Experience, District Management, Store Management, Leadership Development, Account Management, Store Operations, Customer Retention, Driving Results, Performance Management, Management, Sales Operations, Employee Training, Multi-unit Retail..., Interviews, P&L, Distribution Center..., Shrinkage, Accountability, Pricing, Retail Sales, Planograms, People Development

Education
Indiana Wesleyan University   1999 — 2002
BSBA, Business Administration

Fox Senior High School   1974 — 1977
Distributive Education Club, Automotive and Petroleum

John Belfi John Belfi Greater Omaha Area Details
John Belfi's Venture Stores Experience April 1980 - June 1998
Job Experienced Retail Executive
Industry Retail
Experience
Pamida  August 1998 - February 2013
Venture Stores   April 1980 - June 1998
Korvettes   August 1973 - April 1980

Skills
Assortment, Inventory Control, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Store Management

Education
Lindenwood University   1984 — 1987
MBA, Business

Syracuse University   1969 — 1973
BS, Mathematics

Shelly McNeely Shelly McNeely Greater St. Louis Area Details
Shelly McNeely's Venture Stores Experience April 1984 - October 1986
Job Sales at Vestcom
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Vestcom  July 2007 - Present
SUPERVALU  July 1994 - January 1997
Hazelwood Farms Bakery   June 1990 - July 1994
Wetterau Builders   May 1989 - June 1990
Venture Stores   April 1984 - October 1986

Education
Lindenwood University   1994 — 1996
Human Resources

Blaine Taylor Blaine Taylor Greater St. Louis Area Details
Blaine Taylor's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1998
Job Procurement AgentCommodities and Services, The Boeing Company, St. Louis, Missouri
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Boeing  December 2012 - Present
Boeing  March 2012 - November 2012
Sigma Aldrich  September 2010 - February 2012
Urban Behavioral Healthcare Institute   January 2000 - October 2011
Architectural Millwork of St. Louis - AMSL   June 2007 - October 2008
Deals, Nothing Over A Dollar Stores   January 2006 - December 2006
Weekends Only Furniture   June 2003 - December 2005
Angelica Corporation  June 2000 - May 2003
The Bombay Company  May 1998 - May 2000
Venture Stores   1992 - 1998

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Warehousing, Project Planning, Accounting, Pricing, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., CPFR, Supply Chain, Logistics, Leadership, Training, Budgets, Management, Product Development, Strategy, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Sales, Process Scheduler, Program Management, Retail, Sales Management, Business Planning

Education
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor, History, Accounting

Katie Hogan (SHRM-SCP & SPHR) Katie Hogan (SHRM-SCP & SPHR) Greater Chicago Area Details
Katie Hogan (SHRM-SCP & SPHR)'s Venture Stores Experience 1982 - 1989
Job Director of Human Resources at HFMA
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
HFMA  2007 - Present
AT&T  2006 - 2007
SBC  2001 - 2006
Ameritech New Media  1995 - 2001
Humiston Keeling   1993 - 1995
Metropolitan Family Services (United Charities)   1989 - 1993
Venture Stores   1982 - 1989

Skills
Employee Relations

Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Masters, Human Resources

Quincy University
Bachelors, Personnel Administration

Fred Kraft Fred Kraft Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Fred Kraft's Venture Stores Experience 1975 - 1998
Job Adviser Siman Dept. Stores
Industry Retail
Experience
Siman Department Store   February 2015 - Present
The Bon Ton Stores Inc.  June 1998 - February 2015
Venture Stores   1975 - 1998

Education
Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School   1970 — 1971
MBA, Business

American University - Kogod School of Business   1966 — 1970
BS, Marketing

Dan Dasinger Dan Dasinger Baltimore, Maryland Area Details
Dan Dasinger's Venture Stores Experience February 1988 - April 1998
Job SVP Logistics at Saks Fifth Avenue
Industry Retail
Experience
Saks Incorporated  SVP LogisticsSaks Fifth AvenueJuly 1998 - Present
Saks Incorporated  1998 - 2010
Venture Stores   February 1988 - April 1998
Venture Store inc   1988 - 1998

Education
John Carroll University   1976 — 1978
MA

University of Notre Dame   1971 — 1975
AB, English

Lisa Molotla Lisa Molotla Greater Chicago Area Details
Lisa Molotla's Venture Stores Experience August 1991 - August 1996
Job Deaconess At Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
Tabor   August 2015 - Present
Life Spring Network   April 2015 - 2015
Lutheran Urban Mission Agency   January 2014 - November 2014
ADVOCATE  January 2000 - January 2014
Venture Stores   August 1991 - August 1996

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Healthcare, Outlook, Data Entry, PowerPoint, HIPAA, Healthcare Management, Call Centers, Hospitals, Medical Billing, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Fundraising

Education
Concordia University Chicago   2008 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Theology and Religious Vocations

Amundsen High School   1982 — 1986
Diploma, Accounting and Business/Management

charles goldfine charles goldfine Greater New York City Area Details
charles goldfine's Venture Stores Experience March 1982 - August 1984
Job adjunct faculty at LIM College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
LIM College  February 2005 - Present
Saks Fifth Avenue  1984 - 2001
Venture Stores   March 1982 - August 1984
Ohrbach's  June 1977 - March 1982

Skills
Fashion, Higher Education, Retail, Merchandising

Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School   1975 — 1977
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing

Brown University   1968 — 1972
AB, English, French, Art

Classical High School   1964 — 1968

Robert Topping Robert Topping Rockford, Illinois Area Details
Robert Topping's Venture Stores Experience September 1990 - July 1998
Job Retail Professional
Industry Retail
Experience
Goodwill Industries  February 2015 - Present
Generation Tank   January 2012 - Present
Petland Retail Stores  May 2010 - February 2015
none  December 2009 - May 2010
Gordmans  April 2008 - December 2009
Linens N Things  May 2000 - April 2008
Value City Department Stores  July 1998 - May 2000
Venture Stores   September 1990 - July 1998

Skills
Merchandising, Management, Retail, Sales, Time Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Profit, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Teamwork, Team Building, Recruiting, Human Resources, Analysis

Education
Elgin Community College   1991 — 1995
A.A., Management, Communication

Elgin Community College   1991 — 1994
AA, Communications, Management

Tom Thuman Tom Thuman Frisco, Texas Details
Tom Thuman's Venture Stores Experience July 1988 - April 1998
Job Teacher/Coach Frisco ISD /Lone Star High School
Industry Education Management
Experience
Frisco ISD  August 2011 - Present
Venture Stores   July 1988 - April 1998
Target  April 1978 - July 1988

Skills
Coaching, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Classroom, Differentiated..., Educational Technology, Lesson Planning, Instructional Technology, Public Speaking, Special Education, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Language Arts, Store Management, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Sales, Loss Prevention

Education
University of North Texas   2002 — 2005
BA, Business, Marketing

Indian Hills Community College   1982 — 1984
AA, Business, Marketing

Tina Jeremiah Tina Jeremiah Peoria, Illinois Area Details
Tina Jeremiah's Venture Stores Experience June 1977 - June 1980
Job Marketing & Advertising at Walz Label & Mailing Systems
Industry Business Supplies and Equipment
Experience
Walz Label & Mailing Systems   June 1985 - Present
Associated Engineers/Clark Eng   September 1979 - May 1985
Venture Stores   June 1977 - June 1980

Skills
Sales Process, Direct Mail, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Marketing, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Customer Service

Education
Illinois Central College   1975 — 1978
Associates Degree, Graphic Design

East Peoria Community High School   1971 — 1975

John Prekosovich John Prekosovich Houston, Texas Area Details
John Prekosovich's Venture Stores Experience June 1981 - May 1997
Job Sales Manager at Lowe's Home Improvement
Industry Retail
Experience
Lowe's Home Improvement  February 2004 - January 2011
Sam's Club  June 1997 - January 2004
Venture Stores   June 1981 - May 1997

Education
Northern Illinois University   1978 — 1981
Bachelors, Marketing

Jill Norris Jill Norris United States Details
Jill Norris's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1998
Job Regional Manager at K&G Fashion Superstore
Industry
Experience
K&G Fashion Superstore  2004 - Present
Linens N Things  2001 - 2004
Value City Department Stores  1998 - 2001
Venture Stores   1987 - 1998

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, English, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Research, Teaching, HTML, Inventory Management, Sales, Team Building, Leadership, Retail, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Merchandising, Management

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business

Cynthia Crouch Cynthia Crouch Indianapolis, Indiana Details
Cynthia Crouch's Venture Stores Experience March 1991 - March 1993
Job Customer Service Manager at Walmart
Industry Retail
Experience
Walmart  2012 - Present
JC Penney  January 2003 - 2012
Shell Oil Company  April 1996 - December 2002
Bank One  March 1993 - April 1997
Venture Stores   March 1991 - March 1993

Skills
Management and Customer..., Microsoft Office, Outlook Express, PC, 10 Key, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehouse Management

Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor's degree, Music in Violin Performance

Celeste Zipperer Celeste Zipperer Guyton, Georgia Details
Celeste Zipperer's Venture Stores Experience September 1986 - May 1991
Job Grocery LV Clerk at Publix
Industry Retail
Experience
Publix  August 2011 - Present
Venture Stores   September 1986 - May 1991
The Home Depot  July 1984 - March 1986

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Cashiering, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Stocking, CDL, Phone Skills, Elder Care, Housekeeping, News Writing, Creative Writing, Data Entry, Transcribing, Research

Education
Kalamazoo College   1979 — 1980

Lakeville Memorial High School, Michigan   1976 — 1979
college prep

Dave Siefert Dave Siefert Pontiac, Illinois Details
Dave Siefert's Venture Stores Experience December 1987 - October 1994
Job Assembly at Caterpillar
Industry Machinery
Experience
Caterpillar  September 2005 - Present
Venture Stores   December 1987 - October 1994

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing

Illinois State University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Economics

Deb Bailin Deb Bailin Montpelier, Vermont Details
Deb Bailin's Venture Stores Experience 1985 - 1986
Job Director of Student Academic Development at Lyndon State College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Lyndon State College  October 1987 - Present
Missouri Coalition for Adult Literacy   1986 - 1987
Venture Stores   1985 - 1986

Skills
Teaching English as a..., Teaching Writing, College Teaching, Research, Photography, Writing, bagel baking, knitting, clay work, University Teaching, Teaching, Student Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Curriculum Development, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, Distance Learning, Curriculum Design

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   1977 — 1979
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

Cedar Crest College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

University of Idaho

Barbara Besthoff Barbara Besthoff Buffalo Grove, Illinois Details
Barbara Besthoff's Venture Stores Experience 1985 - 2000
Job Admissions Advisor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Colorado Technical University  January 2014 - Present
TJ Maxx  2001 - 2013
Kohl's Department Stores  1999 - 2001
Venture Stores   1985 - 2000

Skills
Shrinkage, Customer Service, Human Resources, Training, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Mentoring, Employee Relations, Cashiering, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Store Operations, Merchandising, Big Box, Retail, Driving Results, Inventory Control, New Store Openings, Associate Development, Multi-unit, Multi-Unit Management, CPFR, Merchandise Planning, Hiring, Team Building

Education
Harper College
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Craig Macku Craig Macku Champaign, Illinois Details
Craig Macku's Venture Stores Experience February 1981 - August 1983
Job Owner Rivers Piano Delivery
Industry Music
Experience
Self-employed  OwnerMc Q's Bakery1998 - June 2004
Super Valu Stores   September 1989 - 1998
Taylors Bakery   August 1986 - August 1989
Wonder Bread  August 1983 - August 1986
Venture Stores   February 1981 - August 1983

Education
Parkland College   2007 — 2010
self improvement, German I, II, III Spanish, 4.0 in Both German and Spanish

Kansas State University   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Bakery Science and Management, Bakery Science 3.5 Over all 2.7

DeWayne Truitt DeWayne Truitt Jacksonville, Florida Area Details
DeWayne Truitt's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1994
Job Retired Executive from The Home Depot
Industry Retail
Experience
Florida Blue  2004 - 2007
The Home Depot  1996 - 2002
Walmart  1994 - 1996
Venture Stores   1990 - 1994
Sears Holdings Corporation  1970 - 1990

Skills
Analytics, Benefits Negotiation, Compensation & Benefit, Performance Management, Board Relations, Organizational Design, HR Consulting, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Outsourcing, Research, Strategic Planning, HRIS

Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania   1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Tamera Pillow Tamera Pillow Saint Peters, Missouri Details
Tamera Pillow's Venture Stores Experience April 1997 - April 1998
Job District Planner at Macy's
Industry Retail
Experience
Macy's  May 2011 - Present
Dillard's Department Stores  April 1999 - May 2011
May Merchandising Company  April 1998 - March 1999
Venture Stores   April 1997 - April 1998

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Assortment, Apparel, Negotiation

Education
Lindenwood University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Retail Marketing

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