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
Ed Fuchs Ed Fuchs Greater St. Louis Area Details
Ed Fuchs's Venture Stores Experience May 1995 - June 1998
Job Mortgage Banker at USA Mortgage License #Mo466MLO NMLS: 238222
Industry Banking
Experience
USA Mortgage  November 2008 - Present
Keystone Financial  June 2006 - November 2008
First Integrity Mortgage Services  May 2002 - June 2006
Old Kent Bank Mortgage Services   June 1998 - May 2002
Venture Stores   May 1995 - June 1998
Wetterau/Supervalu   February 1988 - May 1995
Anheuser-Busch  February 1986 - May 1988

Skills
Banking, Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Customer Service, Marketing, Budgets, Retail, Inventory Management, Management, Merchandising, Mortgage Lending, FHA, Refinance, Loans, Financial Analysis, Residential Homes, USDA, Real Estate Transactions, Loan Origination, New Business Development, Reverse Mortgages, Underwriting, Credit Analysis, Negotiation, Business Development, Certified Mortgage..., Referrals, FHA financing, Real Estate, Analysis, Mortgage Banking, VA loans, Investment Properties, Coaching, Sellers, HUD, Investments, Small Business, Sales Management, Credit, Residential Mortgages, Short Sales, Real Estate Financing, Foreclosures, First Time Home Buyers, Relocation, Commercial Lending, REO, Strategic Planning

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   1978 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Business and Marketing.

St. Louis Community College at Meramec   1976 — 1978
Business Administration and Management, General

Bill Cibulka Bill Cibulka Bentonville, Arkansas Details
Bill Cibulka's Venture Stores Experience 1985 - 1996
Job Retail Professional
Industry Retail
Experience
Walmart Stores, Inc.   2011 - 2013
Walmart Stores  1996 - 2011
Venture Stores   1985 - 1996
Borg-Warner Automotive  1978 - 1985

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   1981 — 1985
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General

University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Jim Rhyne Jim Rhyne Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jim Rhyne's Venture Stores Experience January 1988 - January 1990
Job Independent Marketing and Advertising Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Boxcar Communications   January 2000 - Present
Countrywide Home Loans  January 1998 - December 1999
Rockwell Federal Credit Union   January 1990 - January 1998
Venture Stores   January 1988 - January 1990

Skills
Strategy, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, CRM, Copywriting, Marketing Management, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Direct Mail, Newsletters, Management

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising

Academia Latinoamericana de Español

Tina Schneider Tina Schneider Greater St. Louis Area Details
Tina Schneider's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1998
Job Marketing Specialist at Enterprise Holdings
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Enterprise Holdings  November 2013 - Present
Enterprise Holdings Inc.  July 2011 - October 2013
Phoenix Creative Co.   March 1999 - February 2010
Fleishman-Hillard Inc.  1998 - 1999
Venture Stores   1992 - 1998

Skills
Advertising, Account Management, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Retail, Event Management, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Management

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1980 — 1984
B.A., Communications/Public Relations and Journalism

Erich Ulmer Erich Ulmer Littleton, Colorado Details
Erich Ulmer's Venture Stores Experience December 1993 - March 1996
Job Digital Signage Technician at Comcast
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Comcast  March 2015 - Present
Comcast Cable  December 2010 - March 2015
Comcast Cable  January 2003 - December 2010
AT&T  November 1996 - December 2002
Venture Stores   December 1993 - March 1996

Skills
Broadcast, Telecommunications, Digital Media, Graphics, VoIP, Video, Broadband, Broadcast Television, Digital Video, Photos

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Mass Communication and Studio Art

Tom Doelling Tom Doelling Mckinney, Texas Details
Tom Doelling's Venture Stores Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Photography Web. Manager at Fossil Group, Inc.
Industry Photography
Experience
Fossil Group, Inc.   2014 - Present
Thomas Doelling Photography   2007 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores  1998 - 2007
Venture Stores   1997 - 1998

Skills
Digital Photography, Commercial Photography, Photoshop, Mac, PC, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Fashion, Final Cut Pro, Commercial Product..., Studio Lighting, Color Correction, Adobe Creative Suite, Fine Art Photography, Illustrator, Multimedia, Color Management, Packaging, Art Direction, Still Life, Image Editing, Digital Imaging, Pre-press, Photography, Capture One, Editorial, Graphics, On Location, Lightroom, Time Management, Advertising, Portraits, Magazines, Studio Photography, Fashion Photography, Catalogs, Portrait Photography, OS X, Fine Art, Flyers, Creative Direction, Image Manipulation, Photos, Photo Shoots, Layout, Graphic Design

Education
Webster University   1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Photography/Media Communications

St. Louis Community College   1986 — 1988

Donald Higgins Donald Higgins Blue Springs, Missouri Details
Donald Higgins's Venture Stores Experience 1989 - 1993
Job Dock Worker at YRC Freight
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
YRC Freight  1999 - Present
Kmart Corporation  1994 - January 1999
Venture Stores   1989 - 1993

Education
University of Central Missouri   1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Carol Hartman WPI Carol Hartman WPI Rockford, Illinois Details
Carol Hartman WPI's Venture Stores Experience September 1987 - May 1998
Job Office Manager at Warranty Processing, Inc.
Industry Automotive
Experience
Warranty Processing, Inc.   February 1999 - Present
Venture Stores   September 1987 - May 1998
Prange's Dept. Store   June 1974 - February 1987

Skills
Customer Service, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Office Management, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Sales, Team Building

Education
Rock Valley College   1975 — 1977

Guilford High School   1971 — 1975
College Prep

Robert McGrellis Robert McGrellis Greater St. Louis Area Details
Robert McGrellis's Venture Stores Experience July 1990 - November 1995
Job SSM Healthcare Logistics
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
SSM Health Care  March 2012 - Present
SIRVA Relocation  September 2000 - June 2012
Ameritech Cellular - Verizon Wireless   November 1995 - September 2000
Venture Stores   July 1990 - November 1995

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1983 — 1988
Bachelors, History

Jeanne Wiggins Jeanne Wiggins Springfield, Missouri Area Details
Jeanne Wiggins's Venture Stores Experience October 1971 - December 1994
Job Apparel Team Lead Bass Pro Shops
Industry Retail
Experience
Ulta  June 2012 - November 2014
Charming Charlie  September 2011 - June 2012
Gordmans  September 1997 - July 2011
Gordmans  March 2004 - November 2006
Marshall's  June 1997 - September 1997
Just for Feet  February 1997 - June 1997
Lil' Things   February 1995 - February 1997
Venture Stores   October 1971 - December 1994

Skills
Merchandising, Profit, Sales, Training, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Multi-unit, Big Box, Driving Results, Shrinkage, Store Operations, Retail, Inventory Control, Apparel, Inventory Management, New Store Development, Retail Sales, New Store Openings, District Management, Merchandise Planning, Planograms, Associate Development, Multi-Unit Management

Education
Central Missouri State University

Ann Henne Ann Henne Hartford, Connecticut Area Details
Ann Henne's Venture Stores Experience 1996 - 1997
Job Inventory & Facilities Manager at Connecticut Business Systems
Industry Business Supplies and Equipment
Experience
Connecticut Business Systems  February 2003 - Present
Fleet Capital Corporation  2000 - 2002
Casual Corner  1997 - 2000
Venture Stores   1996 - 1997
Lechmere  1994 - 1996

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Management, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Highly detail oriented, Organization, Self-starter, Reliability, Project Coordination, Multi Tasking, Consistency, Analytics, Retail Buying, Retail Financial...

Education
Paier College of Art Inc   1981 — 1983
Associates of Fine Arts, Commercial Photography

Center for Culinary Arts
Certificate, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

Phuong Abramowski Phuong Abramowski Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Phuong Abramowski's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Independent Nonprofit Organization Management Professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies PTO   2010 - 2012
Pottery Barn  2002 - 2004
Tusten Home Owners Association   1998 - 2004
May Merchandising Company  1995 - 2000
Venture Stores   1993 - 1995

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Training, Coaching, Non-profits, Event Planning

Education
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Pattie Grissom Pattie Grissom Greater St. Louis Area Details
Pattie Grissom's Venture Stores Experience 1976 - 1988
Job Graphic Design Artist at CTA Christian Tools of Affirmation
Industry Design
Experience
CTA - Christian Tools of Affirmation   April 2015 - Present
Freelance for Marvel Comics   January 2010 - October 2014
Progressive Balloons & Gifts   July 2013 - September 2014
Betallic LLC   March 1997 - January 2013
Save-A-Lot  1988 - 1997
Venture Stores   1976 - 1988

Skills
Illustration, Packaging, Vector Illustration, Digital Illustration, Posters, Catalogs, Typography, Brochures, Photoshop, InDesign, Advertising, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
St. Louis Community College   1979 — 1985
Commercial and Advertising Art

Cheri Wood Cheri Wood Greater Salt Lake City Area Details
Cheri Wood's Venture Stores Experience November 1985 - May 1988
Job Sr. Account Director
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Moroch  July 2001 - Present
Harris & Love/Riester   December 1996 - June 2001
The Waylon Co.  July 1993 - June 1996
Glennon  June 1988 - June 1993
Venture Stores   November 1985 - May 1988
Edison Brothers Stores  August 1983 - October 1985

Skills
Team Building, Franchising, Interactive Marketing, Restaurants, Marketing Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Inventory Management, Brand Development, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Social Media

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Journalism, Broadcast Sequence

Lindbergh High School   1975 — 1979

Michael S. Klein Michael S. Klein Greater St. Louis Area Details
Michael S. Klein's Venture Stores Experience March 1995 - December 1997
Job VP of Integrated Services at Resource One
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Resource One  January 1998 - Present
Venture Stores   March 1995 - December 1997
Venture Stores   February 1993 - March 1995
Venture Stores   November 1989 - February 1993
Service Merchandise  February 1986 - November 1989
Service Merchandise  September 1985 - February 1986
Service Merchandise  May 1984 - September 1985

Skills
Market Planning, Income Statement, National Accounts, Wal-Mart, CPFR, Direct Sales, Market Research, Trade Marketing, Wholesale, Budgets, Retail, IRI, Sales Operations, Pricing, Key Account Development, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Responsibility, Customer Insight, Sales & Marketing..., Sales Plan, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, JDA, Multi-channel Retail, Sales, FMCG, Profit, Leadership, Categorization, New Business Development, Planograms, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management, B2B, Logistics, Marketing Management, Nielsen, Tactical Planning, Retail Sales, People Development, Inventory Control, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, Team Building, Store Management, Sales Process, Demand Planning, P&L

Education
University of Florida   1980 — 1984
Business Administration (Marketing)

Russell Zelei Russell Zelei Greater St. Louis Area Details
Russell Zelei's Venture Stores Experience 1996 - 1996
Job Attorney at The Legal Center, LLC
Industry Legal Services
Experience
The Legal Center, LLC   December 1999 - Present
Venture Stores   1996 - 1996

Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

University of Cincinnati College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Quantitative Analysis / Finance

Wayne Taake Wayne Taake Greater St. Louis Area Details
Wayne Taake's Venture Stores Experience June 1988 - June 1989
Job General Marketing and Purchasing Manager at Medart Inc
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Medart Inc   February 1990 - Present
SnyderGeneral Corporation   June 1989 - January 1990
Venture Stores   June 1988 - June 1989

Skills
Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Management, Business Strategy, Process Improvement

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1985 — 1987
BS, Marketing

John Ruby John Ruby Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
John Ruby's Venture Stores Experience June 1989 - July 1998
Job Field Security Director at Public Storage
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
Public Storage  April 2015 - Present
YUM! Brands, Inc.   January 2011 - April 2015
YUM! Brands, Inc.   January 2001 - January 2011
Kohl's Department Stores  August 1998 - January 2001
Venture Stores   June 1989 - July 1998

Skills
Security Management, Security, Security Operations, CCTV, IP Cameras, Safety, Security System Design, Background Checks, Security Audits, Internal Audit, Safety Training Programs, Asset Protection, Budget Process, Capital Budgeting, Employee Training, Investigation, Executive Protection, Physical Security, Defensive Driving, Accident Investigation, Workers Compensation, General Insurance, Safety Management..., Internal Theft..., Theft Prevention, Campus Security, Security Event..., Loss Prevention

Education
University of Central Missouri   1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

ISMA Leadership Program - Georgetown University
Certificate

Lori Mundwiller Lori Mundwiller Chesterfield, Missouri Details
Lori Mundwiller's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1994
Job Sales Representative at Custom Edge Shears and AllNutrient Hair Systems
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Custom Edge Shears and All-Nutrient hair care systems   September 2012 - May 2015
The Mundwiller Family   June 1998 - September 2012
Heil Beauty Supply   1996 - 1998
State Beauty Suppy St Louis   1994 - 1996
Venture Stores   1992 - 1994
Norwood Hills Country Club  1990 - 1992
Mr. Guy Retail Store   1988 - 1989

Skills
Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Retail, Event Planning, Account Management, Merchandising, Fashion Consultant, Personal Shopper, Sales Process, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Development

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Textile and Apparel Management

Cherri Newbury Cherri Newbury Greater St. Louis Area Details
Cherri Newbury's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1998
Job President at Discount Coffee.com, Inc
Industry Retail
Experience
Discount Coffee.com, Inc   June 1996 - Present
Venture Stores   1992 - 1998
Wal-Mart  1982 - 1992

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, E-commerce, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Retail, Customer Service, Online Marketing, Sales, Web Design, Social Networking, Direct Sales

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1978 — 1982
BS, Merchandising/Business

Carla Chitwood Carla Chitwood Greater St. Louis Area Details
Carla Chitwood's Venture Stores Experience March 1993 - October 1996
Job
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Menagerie Models  October 2013 - January 2015
West County Chamber of Commerce   May 2011 - July 2013
Menagerie Models  August 2009 - October 2011
Dillards  October 2001 - June 2009
Studio 612 Vertis Communications   May 1999 - October 2001
Venture Stores   March 1993 - October 1996

Skills
Creative Direction, Advertising, Editing, Media Relations, Social Media, Art Direction, Photography, Copywriting, Publicity, Membership Development, InDesign, Account Management, Branding & Identity, Apparel, Customer Retention, Email Marketing, Digital Photography, Retail, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Digital Marketing, Nonprofits, Press Releases, SEO, Public Relations, Event Management, Blogging, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Photo Shoots, Corporate Communications, Public Speaking, Collateral, Newsletters, Business Development, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Trade Shows, Team Building, Customer Service, Event Planning, Leadership, Photoshop, Integrated Marketing, Facebook, Direct Mail, Sales

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1983 — 1988
BA, Communications

Sheryl Muth Sheryl Muth Greater Chicago Area Details
Sheryl Muth's Venture Stores Experience June 1995 - May 1997
Job Moblie Pro Delivery Driver at Advance Auto Parts
Industry Education Management
Experience
Advance Auto Parts  July 2014 - Present
Mokena Schools 159   February 2013 - Present
Circle K Convenience Stores (HK) Ltd   October 2012 - September 2013
Robert Morris University,  January 2012 - May 2012
Burnes & Libman  February 2012 - April 2012
MV Transportation  November 2004 - January 2010
Summer Song, Inc   April 2002 - October 2004
Americall Group, Inc.   January 2000 - January 2003
Gas City, LTD   January 1998 - January 2000
Venture Stores   June 1995 - May 1997

Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Employee Relations, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Administration, Team Building, Purchasing, Coaching, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Sales

Education
Robert Morris College   2010 — 2012
BBA, Business Administration

Joliet Jr. College   1996 — 2000
Associate of Applied Science, Marketing Management

Randy Coughlin Randy Coughlin Bentonville, Arkansas Details
Randy Coughlin's Venture Stores Experience February 1990 - March 1997
Job Sr. Director of Sales
Industry Retail
Experience
Sales Manager  January 2014 - Present
Freds Inc  August 2011 - January 2014
Wal-Mart  April 1997 - August 2011
Venture Stores   February 1990 - March 1997

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, CPFR, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Planograms, Merchandise Planning, Profit, Inventory Management, Store Management, Assortment, Private Label, Visual Merchandising, Wal-Mart, Budgets, Forecasting, Income Statement, Loss Prevention, Apparel, Store Operations, Trend Analysis, Management, Leadership, Sales, P&L Responsibility, Inventory Control, Product Development, Team Building, P&L, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Grocery, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Planning Budgeting &..., Planning Budgeting

Education
Saint Louis University   1985 — 1988
BS, Marketing

Kimberly Farbisz Kimberly Farbisz Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Kimberly Farbisz's Venture Stores Experience 1991 - 1993
Job Owner at Coaching 2 Win
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Coaching 2 Win   September 2009 - Present
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young  1998 - 2004
Ernst & Young  1996 - 1998
Ernst & Young  1994 - 1996
Ernst & Young  1993 - 1994
Venture Stores   1991 - 1993

Skills
Management Consulting, Leadership Development, Change Management, Program Management, Leadership, Coaching, Management, Training, Consulting, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Employee Training, Start-ups, Business Analysis, Mentoring, Business Planning, Team Building, Organizational..., Small Business, Business Process..., Personal Development, Executive Management, Business Coaching, Talent Management, Executive Coaching, Business Strategy, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Interviews, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Development, Workshop Facilitation, Performance Improvement

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Minor in Psychology

Tracy Marklein Tracy Marklein Greater St. Louis Area Details
Tracy Marklein's Venture Stores Experience October 1995 - May 1996
Job Creative Strategist/Senior Writer at Caleres, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Caleres, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
Brown Shoe Company  January 2009 - Present
Brown Shoe Company  January 2003 - January 2009
NATURALIZER RETAIL FASHION & ACCESSORIES   May 2001 - January 2003
RALSTON PURINA COMPANY  March 2000 - May 2001
MERIDIAN ENTERPRISES, INC   February 1997 - March 2000
AQUARIUS LTD., INC   May 1996 - February 1997
VENTURE STORES   October 1995 - May 1996
WILD PAIR  February 1994 - October 1995
PRINCE GARDNER, INC   January 1986 - January 1994

Skills
Trend Analysis, Trend Research, Catalog Design and copy, Fashion, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Trend, Retail, Styling, Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Footwear, Forecasting, Sales, Graphic Design, Management, Strategy, Budgets, Shoes, Apparel, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Product Marketing, Advertising, Wholesale, Copywriting, Brand Management, Visual Merchandising, Trade Shows, Fashion Design, Brand Development, E-commerce, Handbags, Packaging, Trend Forecasting

Education
Webster University   2000 — 2003
MA, Business

University of Missouri-Columbia   1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Journalism, advertising

University of Missouri-Columbia
BACHELOR, JOURNALISM; ADVERTISING

WEBSTER UNIVERSTIY - ST. LOUIS
MASTER OF ARTS, BUSINESS

Vickie Vien Vickie Vien Greater St. Louis Area Details
Vickie Vien's Venture Stores Experience 1981 - 1996
Job Operations Manager at BlueLinx Corporation
Industry Building Materials
Experience
BlueLinx Corporation  January 2006 - Present
FedEx Kinkos  February 2005 - December 2005
Payless ShoeSource  January 1996 - October 2004
Venture Stores   1981 - 1996

Skills
Lotus Notes

Education
Southeast Missouri State University   1978 — 1980
BS, Business; Fashion Merchandising

University of Missouri - St. Louis   1976 — 1978
General

Parkway North   1973 — 1976

Todd Hine Todd Hine Houston, Texas Area Details
Todd Hine's Venture Stores Experience April 1992 - August 1993
Job Senior Human Resources Business Partner at American Medical Response
Industry Human Resources
Experience
American Medical Response  December 2014 - Present
Aon Hewitt (Randstad)   October 2014 - December 2014
CHI St. Luke's Health   August 2014 - September 2014
CVS  August 2008 - May 2014
Cash America  October 1999 - August 2008
Western Auto  January 1997 - October 1999
National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association   August 1993 - December 1996
Venture Stores   April 1992 - August 1993
Hills Department Stores  May 1989 - May 1991

Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Performance Management, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, HRIS, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Coaching, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, PeopleSoft, Organizational..., Training, Team Building, Policy, Conflict Resolution, Applicant Tracking..., Hiring, Employee Training, Personnel Management, HR Consulting, Technical Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Labor Relations, Training Delivery, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Employment Law, Team Leadership

Education
Purdue University   1985 — 1989
B.A., Telecommunications Technology

La Porte High School   1982 — 1985
Diploma, College Prep

Andrew Kerman Andrew Kerman Greater St. Louis Area Details
Andrew Kerman's Venture Stores Experience 1996 - 1998
Job Knowledge In Formation
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Canis Majoris LLC   July 2008 - Present
Mom365  April 2014 - December 2014
GroupM Next  January 2011 - March 2014
Mobile Armor  August 2008 - March 2009
Elsevier / MC Strategies   July 2005 - August 2008
Kerman Marketing   1995 - 2007
Paramount Apparel International  2003 - 2004
GE Capital  2001 - 2002
Paul Flum Ideas   1998 - 2001
Venture Stores   1996 - 1998

Skills
Leadership, Learning Management, Training Management, Change Management, Learning Management..., Instructional Design, Project Management, Photography, Content Development, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, SEM, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Google Adwords, Marketing Communications, PPC, Creative Direction, Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media, Dreamweaver, Marketing Strategy, Facebook, Public Relations, Lead Generation, Writing, User Experience, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, Training, Product Marketing, Salesforce.com, CRM, Direct Mail, Editing, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, Search Advertising, B2B, Marketing Management, Web Analytics, Web Design, Employee Training, Mobile Marketing, Technical Training

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
BA, Communications, Writing

Webster University
MA, Communications

Merlin Spoerre Merlin Spoerre Jacksonville, North Carolina Details
Merlin Spoerre's Venture Stores Experience 1985 - 1997
Job Store General Manager at DICK'S Sporting Goods
Industry Retail
Experience
Best Buy  2012 - July 2014
Best Buy  January 2009 - June 2012
Best Buy/Geek Squad  November 2007 - January 2009
Best Buy  October 2004 - November 2007
Best Buy  March 2003 - October 2004
Best Buy  February 2001 - March 2003
Best Buy  May 1999 - March 2001
APS Big A Auto parts   January 1997 - February 1999
Venture Stores   1985 - 1997

Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Customer Service, Sales, Inventory Control, Big Box, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Income Statement, Customer Experience, Store Management, Team Building, Hiring, Sales Operations, Profit, Leadership, Budgets, Forecasting, Management, P&L Management, Operations Management, Store Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Training, Team Leadership, P&L, Customer Retention, Multi-channel Retail

Education
St. Louis Community College   1988 — 2000
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Richland Community College   1980 — 1981
Business Administration and Management, General

Chris Storms Chris Storms Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Chris Storms's Venture Stores Experience August 1991 - March 1995
Job Senior National Account Manager at Stanley Security Solutions
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
Stanley Security Solutions  April 2002 - Present
Applebees International  June 1999 - August 2001
Westlake Hardware  March 1995 - June 1999
Venture Stores   August 1991 - March 1995

Skills
Loss Prevention, Physical Security, Security Management, Surveillance, Corporate Security, CCTV, Asset Protection, Intrusion Detection, Security, Video over IP, Access Control, Sales Management, Key Account Management, IP Cameras, Alarm Systems, Biometrics, Account Management, National Accounts, Video Analytics, Fire Alarm, Solution Selling, New Business Development, Burglar Alarm, Team Building, Risk Assessment, Direct Sales, Security Audits, Security Operations, Budgets, IP CCTV

Education
University of Central Missouri   1989 — 1991
BS, Criminal Justice Administration

Jacqui Klein Jacqui Klein Greater New York City Area Details
Jacqui Klein's Venture Stores Experience 1996 - 2002
Job Senior Marketing Consultant and Digital Specialist
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Valpak of Staten Island   March 2014 - Present
Valpak of Central Jersey   July 1997 - March 2014
Venture Stores   1996 - 2002

Skills
Direct Marketing, Helping Clients Succeed, Online Advertising, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Lead Generation, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, CRM, Sales, New Business Development, B2B, Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Networking, Customer Service, Mobile Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising Sales, Online Marketing, Market Planning, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, SEM, Product Development, Media Buying, Small Business, Digital Media, Cold Calling, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Digital Strategy, Selling, Media Planning, Sales Presentations, Customer Retention, Strategic Partnerships, Database Marketing, PPC, Marketing Research

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1978 — 1982
BS, Retail Management

Mark Abild Mark Abild Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Details
Mark Abild's Venture Stores Experience 1988 - 1997
Job Divisional VP Distribution
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Hudson's Bay Company  February 2014 - Present
Saks Fifth Avenue  April 2000 - February 2014
Toys R Us  1997 - 2000
Venture Stores   1988 - 1997

Skills
Assortment, Merchandising, Store Management, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Shrinkage, Loss Prevention, P&L, Merchandise Planning, Income Statement, Trend Analysis, Profit, Store Operations, New Store Openings, Driving Results, Retail, Management, Operations Management, Customer Service

Education
Northern Illinois University
BA, Economics

Wanda Tiltges, CSP Wanda Tiltges, CSP Goshen, Indiana Details
Wanda Tiltges, CSP's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1998
Job Business Development Manager, Elwood Staffing Goshen, South Bend, Warsaw & Plymouth, IN Markets
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Elwood Staffing Services, Inc.   October 2009 - Present
Time Services  May 2005 - May 2008
Venture Stores   1993 - 1998

Skills
Staffing Services, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Temporary Staffing, Cold Calling, Contract Recruitment, Employee Relations, Sourcing, Temporary Placement, New Business Development, Onboarding, Hiring Practices, Screening, Applicant Tracking..., Sales, Hiring, Employee Training, Building Relationships, Strategic Planning, Internet Recruiting, Account Management, Coaching, HRIS, Leadership, Job Fairs, Technical Recruiting, Interviews, College Recruiting, Permanent Placement

Education
Purdue University Calumet

Lyons Township

Rochelle Barge Rochelle Barge Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Rochelle Barge's Venture Stores Experience August 1995 - June 1998
Job COO of Barge Family
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Barge Family   January 2000 - Present
Avon  November 2012 - December 2013
Complete Refreshment Services   June 1998 - December 1999
Venture Stores   August 1995 - June 1998

Education
Central Missouri State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Fashion Textile & Clothing in Business

Edward Long Edward Long Port Saint Lucie, Florida Details
Edward Long's Venture Stores Experience 1984 - 1997
Job Managing Broker at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate  February 2012 - Present
Ross Stores, Inc.   1999 - 2002
Venture Stores   1984 - 1997

Skills
Short Sales, Relocation

Education
Saint Louis University   1969 — 1971
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Alicia Pratt, PMP Alicia Pratt, PMP Greater St. Louis Area Details
Alicia Pratt, PMP's Venture Stores Experience July 1992 - June 1998
Job Experienced Sr. Project Manager, Scrum Master, Leadership in IT and Strategic Business Initiatives
Industry Insurance
Experience
Midwest Employers Casualty Company (a W. R. Berkley Company)   March 2014 - Present
Midwest Employers Casualty Company  April 2013 - February 2014
Save-A-Lot a SuperValu company   July 2007 - April 2013
Save-A-Lot  September 2005 - July 2007
May Department Stores  2001 - 2005
May Department Stores  October 1998 - February 2001
Venture Stores   July 1992 - June 1998

Skills
Retail, Project Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Management, Business Process..., Project Planning, SDLC, Marketing, IT Management, Leadership, Team Facilitation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Software, PMP, Project Portfolio..., Business Transformation, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Logistics, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Team Building, PMO, Business Intelligence, MS Project, Operations Management, Integration, Financial Analysis, Visio, Business Process, Resource Management

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1986 — 1991
BSBA

Bill Seubert Bill Seubert Greater St. Louis Area Details
Bill Seubert's Venture Stores Experience 1989 - 1989
Job System z Client Architect Manager at International Business Machines
Industry Computer Software
Experience
IBM  September 2015 - Present
International Business Machines  June 2010 - September 2015
International Business Machines  January 2004 - June 2010
International Business Machines  January 2000 - January 2004
International Business Machines  January 1992 - January 2000
International Business Machines  September 1989 - January 1992
Venture Stores   1989 - 1989
McDonnell Douglas  1986 - 1989
Chevron  1984 - 1986

Skills
Solution Architecture, Websphere, SOA, Integration, IBM Mainframe, Enterprise Architecture, MVS, Mainframe, Enterprise Software, REXX, Data Center, z/OS, IT Strategy, Cloud Computing, Pre-sales, Java, CICS, COBOL, Middleware, Software Development, SDSF, Databases, Virtualization, WebSphere Application..., DB2, Unix, Performance Tuning, Testing, Lotus Notes, Wordpress, Technical Presentations, Hardware, JCL, Linux, Architecture, JES2, Management, z/VM, WebSphere Message Broker, IBM Utilities, Servers, TSO, ISPF, WebSphere Integration..., WebSphere ESB, People Management, Customer Presentations

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1980 — 1984
BS, Computer Science

Tahnee Ramirez Tahnee Ramirez Sparks, Nevada Details
Tahnee Ramirez's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1996
Job Visionary, Business Coach, and Owner of Time For Resolution
Industry Internet
Experience
Time For Resolution   August 2009 - Present
Insphere Insurance Solutions  2007 - 2011
PanaVise Products, Inc.   2005 - 2007
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics  1996 - 2005
Venture Stores   1987 - 1996

Skills
Leadership, Management, Marketing, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Training, Customer Service

Education
University of Missouri - St. Louis   1986 — 1987
Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Wentzville High   1984 — 1986

San Lorenzo High   1983 — 1984

Betsy Wehner Betsy Wehner Greater St. Louis Area Details
Betsy Wehner's Venture Stores Experience June 1988 - July 1995
Job Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate   January 2007 - Present
Venture Stores   June 1988 - July 1995
The May Department Stores  March 1985 - June 1988
Brown Group  April 1981 - March 1985

Skills
Buyer Representation, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Listings, Single Family Homes, Foreclosures, Real Estate, Short Sales, New Home Sales, Investment Properties, Referrals, Residential Homes, Investors, Condos

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1978 — 1980
MBA, Business and Finance

Penn State University
BSBA, Business

Bill Bub Bill Bub Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Bill Bub's Venture Stores Experience April 1992 - January 1997
Job Vice President of Operations at NEST
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
NEST  September 2013 - Present
Xanterra Parks & Resorts  February 2010 - May 2013
Dick's Sporting Goods  July 2009 - February 2010
Party City Corp.  July 2005 - March 2009
Party City  December 1998 - June 2005
Jumbo Sports  January 1997 - December 1998
Venture Stores   April 1992 - January 1997
Office Depot  January 1990 - April 1992
Target  September 1980 - January 1990

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Change Management, Store Operations, Loss Prevention, Income Statement, Visual Merchandising, Profit, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Apparel, Team Building, Purchasing, Sourcing, Sales Management, Sales, Store Management, Customer Service, Negotiation, Operations Management, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, P&L Management, Recruiting, Multi-unit, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Management, Employee Training, Hiring, Sales Operations, Customer Experience, Retail Sales, Coaching, Pricing, New Store Openings, POS, Multi-channel Retail, Time Management, Leadership Development, Driving Results, Big Box, Fashion, Multi-Unit Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Assortment

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1980 — 1984
B.S., Finance and Economics

Kevin Stryczek Kevin Stryczek Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Kevin Stryczek's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1997
Job Store Manager at Boot Barn
Industry Retail
Experience
Boot Barn  June 2015 - Present
Shepler's Western Stores   March 2015 - Present
Hobby Lobby  October 2012 - March 2015
Burlington Coat Factory  November 2011 - October 2012
Macy's  November 2010 - November 2011
Dick's Sporting Goods  August 2004 - August 2010
Galyan's  1997 - August 2004
Venture Stores   1994 - 1997
Wal-Mart Stores  June 1987 - June 1993

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Store Management, Big Box, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Planograms, Retail, Shrinkage, New Store Development, Driving Results, Merchandise Planning, Assortment, New Store Openings, Inventory Control

Education
Purdue University   1978 — 1982
BA, Public Relations

Jennifer Brodsky Jennifer Brodsky Greater Chicago Area Details
Jennifer Brodsky's Venture Stores Experience September 1993 - March 1996
Job Currently seeking Employment
Industry Retail
Experience
StarTek  October 2011 - November 2013
Crossmark Marketing Corp   June 2006 - January 2012
Lantis Merchandising   January 2008 - October 2008
Hallmark Marketing Corp  February 2006 - March 2008
RETAIL ASSISTANCE CORP  January 1996 - January 2006
Venture Stores   September 1993 - March 1996

Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Purchasing, Inventory, Retail, Sales, Sales Operations, Pricing, New Business Development, Product Development, Product Management, Inventory Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Advertising, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Strategy, Telephone Skills, Management, Budgets, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Time Management, Negotiation, Training, Outlook, Call Centers, Team Leadership, Leadership

Education
University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
Masters Degree, Business Administration

University of Phoenix   2009 — 2011
Masters, Business Administration

ANTHEM COLLEGE   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Nancy Shoemaker Balkenbusch Nancy Shoemaker Balkenbusch Greater St. Louis Area Details
Nancy Shoemaker Balkenbusch's Venture Stores Experience 1986 - 1987
Job Sales Consultant WacoalAmerica
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Wacoal America  February 2009 - Present
The Ritzman Group   1993 - 2003
Monet Jewelry Company   1987 - 1989
Venture Stores   1986 - 1987
Mervyns  1985 - 1986
Bergner's Department Store  1981 - 1985

Skills
Trend, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Sales, Apparel, Product Development, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Private Label, Inventory Management, Trend Forecasting, Textiles, Retail, Forecasting, Styling

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1977 — 1981
BS, Clothing and Textiles Retailing/ Business

Kevin Hough Kevin Hough Greater St. Louis Area Details
Kevin Hough's Venture Stores Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Owner, Bright Rain Inc.
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Bright Rain Inc.   DesignerGroup 3602000 - 2001
CUBE Advertising   1998 - 2000
Venture Stores   1997 - 1998

Education
Truman State University   1993 — 1997
BFA

SLUH   1989 — 1993

Mary Ann Lautzenhiser Mary Ann Lautzenhiser West Des Moines, Iowa Details
Mary Ann Lautzenhiser's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1987
Job Employee Relations at Wells Fargo
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Wells Fargo  February 2014 - Present
Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen, P.C.   September 2010 - May 2012
Friends of the West Des Moines Library   2005 - 2010
Natiowide Advantage Mortgage Company   May 2006 - December 2009
Principal Financial  1997 - 2002
Windsor Window Company   1994 - 1997
Loyola University, Institute of Human Resources   1993 - 1994
Foxmeyer Corporation  1989 - 1993
Venture Stores   1987 - 1987
Kmart Apparel  1984 - 1987

Skills
FMLA, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Onboarding, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Employment Law, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, Time Management, Talent Management

Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago   1992 — 1994
MSIR, Human Resources & Industrial Relations

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1980 — 1984
B.A., English

Janet Smith Janet Smith Greater St. Louis Area Details
Janet Smith's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1996
Job Sr. Manager of Project and Development at DTZ
Industry Design
Experience
Save-A-Lot (Subsidiary of SuperValu)   May 2012 - April 2013
Save-A-Lot (subsidiary of SuperValu)   2009 - 2012
Save-A-Lot  2004 - 2009
O'Toole Design Associates  June 2002 - October 2004
Arcturis  1999 - 2002
Kuhlmann Design Group  1996 - 1999
Venture Stores   1995 - 1996
Cloth World, Division of Brown Shoe Company   1992 - 1994
Architectural Design Guild  1991 - 1992

Skills
Retail Design, Space-planning, Commercial Interiors, Finish Selections, Interior Design, Team Leadership, Project Management, Design Research, AutoCAD, Furniture, Space planning, InDesign, Construction Management, Project Planning, Submittals, Architectural Design, Leadership, Facilities Management, Construction Drawings, Systems Furniture, Mentoring, Cross-functional Team..., SharePoint, Strategic Planning, Management, Retail, Merchandising, Interior Architecture, Budgets, Corporate Facilities..., Value Engineering, Visual Merchandising, Strategy, Process Improvement, Income Statement, Construction, Purchasing, Space Planning

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BS in Environmental Design, Interior Design Major, Art Minor

Jeanine Rauch Jeanine Rauch Greater St. Louis Area Details
Jeanine Rauch's Venture Stores Experience 1977 - 1997
Job Account Technician at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS)
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS)   March 2013 - Present
Select Specialty Hospital  January 2011 - March 2013
Manpower  August 2009 - March 2011
Manpower  August 2007 - August 2009
LifeWorks Business Center   July 2006 - August 2007
Manning Search Group   2004 - 2007
Tubular Steel Inc  1997 - 2004
Venture Stores   1977 - 1997

Skills
Human Resources, Customer Service, HRIS, Leadership, Management, Sales, CRM, Hiring, Networking, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Administrative Work, Temporary Placement, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Executive Search, Temporary Staffing, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Team Building, Interviews, Employee Engagement, Accounting, Employee Benefits, Sourcing, Warehousing, Time Management, Coaching, Permanent Placement, Process Improvement

Education
St. Louis Community College   1998 — 2000

Doug Schmidt Doug Schmidt Greater Chicago Area Details
Doug Schmidt's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1995
Job Crew Member at Trader Joe's
Industry Retail
Experience
Trader Joe's  October 2011 - Present
General Growth Properties  November 2010 - September 2011
Best Buy  January 1999 - February 2009
The Limited  January 1997 - January 1999
Kohl's Department Stores  January 1995 - December 1996
Venture Stores   1990 - 1995
May Department Stores  1988 - 1990
Target  1986 - 1987
Dayton Hudson Corporation  1983 - 1986

Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   1978 — 1981
M.B.A., Management

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1973 — 1976
M.A., Library Science

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1970 — 1973
B.A., Geography

Roger Stolle Roger Stolle Clarksdale, Mississippi Details
Roger Stolle's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Owner, Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, Inc. (Clarksdale, MS)
Industry Music
Experience
Cat Head Promotions   2008 - Present
Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, Inc.   2002 - Present
May Merchandising Company  1998 - 2002
Venture Stores   1995 - 1998
Elder-Beerman Department Stores  1989 - 1995

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Personnel Management, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Music Industry, Music, Copywriting, Advertising, Event Management, Event Planning, Festivals, Press Releases, Marketing, Radio, Recording, Blues, Band, Film Production, Film, Social Networking, Social Media, Publicity

Education
University of Cincinnati   1985 — 1989
Bachelor, English, Journalism

Beth Menke Beth Menke Greater St. Louis Area Details
Beth Menke's Venture Stores Experience March 1979 - July 1994
Job
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Spectrum Healthcare Resources  August 2013 - Present
Spectrum Health Care Resourses   August 2013 - Present
Professional Employment Group  October 2012 - April 2013
Kelly Services, Saint Louis, MO   June 2012 - August 2012
Pounds and Inches Away   June 2009 - February 2012
IBM  August 1996 - February 2008
Venture Stores   March 1979 - July 1994

Skills
Healthcare, Credentialing, Medical Staff..., Customer Service, Customer Support, Teamwork, Team Building, Troubleshooting, HIPAA, Administration, Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions, General Ledger, General Ledger..., Logistic Support, Distribution Logistics, Supply Management, Outlook, Data Entry, Research, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, QuickBooks, Vendor Management

Education
University of Phoenix   2009 — 2010
Associate's degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 3.69

Saint Louis Community College-Florissant Valley   1980 — 1981
Accounting

Jack McCormick Jack McCormick Greater St. Louis Area Details
Jack McCormick's Venture Stores Experience April 1985 - February 1998
Job Retired
Industry Retail
Experience
Build-A-Bear Workshop  1999 - April 2015
Venture Stores   April 1985 - February 1998
Venture Department Stores  1985 - 1998

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Team Building, Leadership, Sales, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Profit, Gift Cards

Education
University of Maryland College Park   1975 — 1976
MBA, Accountinf/Finance

Pennsylvania State University - University Park Campus   1969 — 1973

Chrys Tarvin Chrys Tarvin Rogers, Arkansas Details
Chrys Tarvin's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1996
Job VP Customer Operations at Orchestro
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Orchestro  March 2015 - Present
Gap Inc.  January 2012 - August 2014
Best Buy  June 2009 - October 2011
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.   2004 - 2008
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.   2001 - 2004
Benchmarking Partners  1999 - 2001
Wal-Mart  1997 - 1999
Venture Stores   1993 - 1996
Mutual of Omaha  1984 - 1992
United States Air Force  1978 - 1984

Skills
Vendor Management, CPFR, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Supply Chain, Business Process, Project Management, ERP, Logistics, Retail, Management, Product Management, Integration, Outsourcing, Leadership, Business Process..., Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Warehouse Management, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain...

Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney   1974 — 1978
BS, Computer Science

David Christian Kranz David Christian Kranz Los Angeles, California Details
David Christian Kranz's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Partner at Blend Management
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Sweat Tailor   September 2014 - Present
Blend Management   September 2014 - Present
By design LLC  July 2013 - September 2014
One World Apparel  May 2008 - June 2013
Mervyns  2005 - 2008
Gap Inc./Old Navy   2004 - 2005
Kohl's Department Stores  1997 - 2004
May Merchandising Company  1995 - 1997
Venture Stores   1993 - 1995

Skills
Apparel, Private Label, Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Sportswear, Fashion, Trend, Textiles, Retail, Assortment, Wovens, Fashion Design, Footwear, Merchandise Planning, Knitwear, Visual Merchandising, Denim, Product Development, Multi-channel Retail, CPFR, Store Management, Global Sourcing, Profit

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business   1991 — 1993
BBA, Marketing

Regis University

Joe Rintoul Joe Rintoul Greater St. Louis Area Details
Joe Rintoul's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Video and Digital Media Team at Wells Fargo Advisors
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Wells Fargo Advisors  September 2012 - Present
Wells Fargo Advisors  January 2009 - September 2012
Wachovia Securities  February 2008 - January 2009
A.G. Edwards   1999 - 2008
Creative Producers Group  1998 - 1999
Venture Stores   1995 - 1998
KETC Channel 9 St. louis   1992 - 1995

Skills
Project Management, Marketing Communications, Writing Skills, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Product Marketing, Digital Video, Web Video, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, YouTube, Vimeo, Online Video Marketing, Video Editing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Broadcast, Training, Video

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1987 — 1991
BA, Radio, TV and Film

Ann Chasteen Ann Chasteen Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Ann Chasteen's Venture Stores Experience November 1996 - July 1997
Job Administrative Assistant at Kohl's Department Stores
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Kohl's Department Stores  June 2013 - Present
Mouser Electronics  August 2011 - June 2013
Kohl's Department Stores  August 1999 - September 2011
OfficeMax  July 1997 - August 1999
Venture Stores   November 1996 - July 1997
Venture Stores   August 1993 - November 1996

Skills
Employee Relations, Customer Service, Benefits, Inventory Management, Administrative Support, Payroll, Retail, Data Entry, Word, Excel, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Training, Multi Tasking, New Hires, I-9 Compliance, E-Verify, HRIS, Taleo, Personnel Files, Leadership, Team Building, Employee Benefits, Store Management, Project Planning, Inventory Control, Human Resources, Time Management, Onboarding, Process Scheduler, Management

Education
Tarrant County College   2006 — 2007

Carole Walker Carole Walker Greater St. Louis Area Details
Carole Walker's Venture Stores Experience 1985 - 1987
Job Advertising Account Executive at Dierbergs
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Dierbergs Markets  May 1998 - Present
Brown Shoe Company  1987 - 1998
Venture Stores   1985 - 1987
Edison Brothers  1984 - 1985

Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Copywriting, Event Planning, Facebook, Account Management, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Creative Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Merchandising, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Customer Service, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Event Management, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Time Management, Interactive Marketing, Direct Mail, Sales, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Advertising Sales, Media Buying

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising

Shelbey Austgen Hammond Shelbey Austgen Hammond Greater Chicago Area Details
Shelbey Austgen Hammond's Venture Stores Experience January 1994 - January 1996
Job Buyer/Seller Resource. Relocation Certified. ShortSale/Foreclosure Expert
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell  January 2006 - Present
Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell  August 2006 - Present
Body By Vi - Shelbey Hammond   August 2011 - December 2014
Spiegel Catalog  January 1996 - January 2006
Venture Stores   January 1994 - January 1996

Skills
Real Estate, Selling, Short Sales, Sellers, Townhomes, Relocation, First Time Home Buyers, Marketing, Investment Properties, Property, Single Family Homes, Buyers, Buyer Representation, Sales, Customer Service, New Home Sales, Negotiation, Real Estate Transactions, Foreclosures, Marketing Strategy, Listings, New Homes, Referrals, Contract Negotiation, Merchandising, Public Speaking, Purchasing, Budgets, Real Property, Investors, REO, Residential Homes, Luxury, ABR, Condos

Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   1990 — 1994
Bachelor, Business Administration Marketing. Sport Health Leisure and Physical Studies Minor.

Bolingbrook High School   1986 — 1990

Jonathan Miller, CFA Jonathan Miller, CFA San Antonio, Texas Area Details
Jonathan Miller, CFA's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1996
Job Director, Asset Management at USAA Real Estate Company
Industry Investment Management
Experience
USAA Real Estate Company  April 2010 - Present
USAA Real Co  September 2008 - April 2010
USAA  August 2006 - September 2008
Halliburton  June 2005 - August 2006
W.L. Gore & Associates   November 2004 - June 2005
Motorola  May 1998 - October 2004
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company  June 1996 - December 1997
Venture Stores   1995 - 1996

Education
Sam Houston State University   2005 — 2006
MBA, Finance

Texas A&M University   1993 — 1998
B.S., Industrial Engineering

Gregg Kemper Gregg Kemper Springfield, Massachusetts Area Details
Gregg Kemper's Venture Stores Experience August 1995 - May 1996
Job Sr. Logistics Analyst at Yankee Candle Company
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Yankee Candle Company  May 2003 - Present
Nature's Soybean Candle Company   August 2001 - March 2003
Materials Handling Equipment Company   February 2000 - July 2001
Office Depot  1996 - 1999
Venture Stores   August 1995 - May 1996
Venture Stores, Inc.   June 1992 - August 1995

Skills
Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Inventory Control, Operations Management, Shipping, Transportation, Process Improvement, Purchasing, 3PL, Forecasting, Logistics Management, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Transportation..., Team Building, Demand Planning, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team...

Education
Purdue University   1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering

Jane Skinner Jane Skinner Greater St. Louis Area Details
Jane Skinner's Venture Stores Experience March 1993 - September 1996
Job
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Easter Seals Midwest  May 2013 - Present
Life Skills  January 2010 - April 2013
Life Skills  November 2007 - December 2009
Corporate Express Promotional Marketing  March 2000 - October 2007
Knights, LTD   September 1996 - February 2000
Venture Stores   March 1993 - September 1996

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Community Outreach, Program Development, Fundraising, Social Media, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Program Management, Marketing, Leadership Development, Training, Nonprofits, Organizational..., Social Services, Policy, Management, Coaching, Recruiting, Interviews, Case Managment, Leadership, Customer Service, Staff Development, Sales, Budgets

Education
Southeast Missouri State University   1986 — 1990
BS, Human Environmental Studies

Annie Martinez Annie Martinez Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Annie Martinez's Venture Stores Experience January 1993 - January 1994
Job Design Center Manager at Ethan Allen Global, Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Ethan Allen Global, Inc.   September 2014 - Present
Pottery Barn Kids  April 2013 - Present
I.O.Metro, Inc.   April 2009 - April 2013
Z Gallerie, Inc   August 2002 - April 2009
Timberland Retail, Inc   May 2000 - August 2002
Homeplace, Inc  January 1996 - May 2000
Linens N' Things  January 1994 - January 1996
Venture Stores   January 1993 - January 1994
The Container Store  January 1992 - January 1993
Target Stores, Inc  January 1988 - January 1992

Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Management, Sales, Team Building, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, Profit, Sales Management, Store Operations

Education
The University of Texas at Austin   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Dustin Vaughn Dustin Vaughn Overland Park, Kansas Details
Dustin Vaughn's Venture Stores Experience January 1995 - December 1995
Job Project Manager
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Periballo Services   April 2009 - Present
enVista  June 2006 - March 2009
Harcourt Assessment  June 2001 - June 2006
Coastal Oaks Christian School   August 2000 - May 2001
BearingPoint  January 1999 - August 2000
The Disney Store  May 1997 - January 1999
American Airlines  January 1997 - May 1997
Venture Stores   January 1995 - December 1995

Skills
Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, SDLC, Supply Chain..., Business Intelligence, ERP, Program Management, Project Planning, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Integration, Change Management, Business Process..., Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Consulting, Project Management, Process Engineering, Logistics, Business Process, Software Implementation, Software Project..., MS Project, Visio, Distribution Center...

Education
Texas A&M University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering

Athens High School   1988 — 1992
High School

Van Craig Van Craig Greensboro, North Carolina Details
Van Craig's Venture Stores Experience July 1993 - September 1994
Job Director of Men's and Digital Walmart Account for VF Jeanswear at VF Jeanswear
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
VF  January 2000 - Present
VF Jeanswear  September 1994 - Present
VF Corporation  September 1994 - January 2000
Venture Stores   July 1993 - September 1994
Venture Store inc   1991 - 1993

Skills
Merchandising, Category Management, Apparel, Replenishment, Planning, Strategic Planning, CPFR, Forecasting, Management, Project Planning, Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Leadership, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Marketing

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1989 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing

Alanna Dugan Alanna Dugan Greater St. Louis Area Details
Alanna Dugan's Venture Stores Experience July 1991 - August 1992
Job I love to write! at Cannonball
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Cannonball Advertising and Promotion   January 2014 - Present
Momentum Worldwide  November 2005 - Present
Trigger  August 2005 - November 2005
Momentum Worldwide  January 2004 - August 2005
Momentum Worldwide  April 2003 - January 2004
Momentum Worldwide  July 2000 - April 2003
Lasalle Group, Inc.   February 1998 - July 2000
Mosby-Year Book, Inc.   March 1996 - February 1998
LaSalle Group, Inc.   September 1992 - March 1996
Venture Stores   July 1991 - August 1992

Skills
Creative Direction, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Digital Marketing, Direct Mail, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Branding, Digital Strategy, Graphic Design, Concept Development, Corporate Identity, Relationship Marketing, Art Direction, Brand Development, Strategy, Copywriting, Storytelling, Direct Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Media, Branding & Identity, Brand Architecture, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Content Strategy

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Journalism, Advertising

Ellen Hall Ellen Hall Greater St. Louis Area Details
Ellen Hall's Venture Stores Experience February 1992 - May 1996
Job Vice President of Sales at Hollander Sleep Products
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Hollander Sleep Products  May 2013 - Present
Louisville Bedding Company  April 2012 - May 2013
Pem America  2005 - April 2012
May Merchandising Company  September 2003 - September 2005
May Merchandising Company  May 1996 - September 2003
Venture Stores   February 1992 - May 1996
Venture Stores   December 1989 - January 1992

Skills
Merchandising, Product Development, Retail, Textiles, Apparel, Marketing, Consumer Products, Leadership, Global Sourcing, Negotiation, Fashion, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Private Label, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Brand Management, Trend, Brand Development, Sourcing, Pricing, Visual Merchandising, CRM, Wholesale

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Brian Ritzheimer Brian Ritzheimer Greater Chicago Area Details
Brian Ritzheimer's Venture Stores Experience June 1992 - December 1995
Job Director of Store Operations at Aldi Inc
Industry Retail
Experience
Aldi Inc  March 1998 - Present
Aldi Inc.  January 1996 - February 1998
Venture Stores   June 1992 - December 1995

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Profit, Inventory Control, Merchandising, Store Management, Leadership, Retail, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Recruiting

Education
Quincy University   1990 — 1992

Marc Gisburne Marc Gisburne Greater St. Louis Area Details
Marc Gisburne's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1998
Job Category Sales Manager at Alliance Foods Inc
Industry Retail
Experience
Alliance Foods Inc  July 2013 - Present
Save-A-Lot  March 2003 - April 2013
Venture Store Inc   1993 - 1998
Venture Stores   1993 - 1998

Skills
Inventory Management, Private Label, Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Forecasting, Profit, Income Statement, P&L Management, Store Management, Marketing, Grocery, Product Development, Inventory Control, Assortment, Purchasing, Management, Visual Merchandising, Planograms, Multi-unit, Pricing, Loss Prevention, Trend Analysis, P&L, Merchandise Planning, Wholesale, Consumer Products, Apparel, CPFR, Pricing Strategy, Multi-channel Retail, Retail Category...

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business
BS BA, Finance

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

Byrne Gallagher Byrne Gallagher Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Byrne Gallagher's Venture Stores Experience September 1994 - June 1995
Job Vice President of Operations and Logistics at Protect Plus Air
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Protect Plus Air   October 2012 - Present
Purafilter 2000   January 2004 - November 2012
Fellowes  August 1998 - January 2004
Montgomery Ward  April 1997 - August 1998
The Disney Store  November 1995 - January 1997
Venture Stores   September 1994 - June 1995

Skills
Location Intelligence, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Facilities Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., Team Building, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Distribution Center..., Lean Manufacturing, Management, Sales

Education
University of Phoenix   1988 — 2002
MBA, Busniess Administration / System Integration

Purdue University   1988 — 1993
BS, Organizational Leader and Supervision

Wheaton Central High School   1984 — 1988

Jim Cougill Jim Cougill Greater St. Louis Area Details
Jim Cougill's Venture Stores Experience June 1990 - June 1998
Job Regional Director at Dollar Tree Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Dollar Tree Inc.  June 2008 - Present
Ross Stores  January 2005 - January 2007
Ross Stores  January 2004 - January 2005
Ross Stores  June 2000 - January 2004
Kmart  June 1999 - June 2000
Kmart  June 1998 - June 1999
Venture Stores   June 1990 - June 1998
Venture Stores   June 1983 - June 1988
Venture Stores   June 1971 - June 1983

Skills
Loss Prevention, Multi-unit, Retail, Profit, Merchandising, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Income Statement, Big Box, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Store Operations

Education
University of Dubuque   1965 — 1967

Ron Retkowski Ron Retkowski Austin, Texas Area Details
Ron Retkowski's Venture Stores Experience 1989 - 1997
Job District Manager at Gander Mountain
Industry Sporting Goods
Experience
Gander Mountain  September 2011 - Present
CHRISTUS Medical Group   July 2008 - August 2011
Kohl's Department Stores  May 1999 - June 2008
APS, Inc.   1997 - 1999
Venture Stores   1989 - 1997

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis

Coleman Peterson Coleman Peterson Fayetteville, Arkansas Area Details
Coleman Peterson's Venture Stores Experience 1982 - 1994
Job Pres/CEO Hollis Enterprises, LLC
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Hollis Enterprises, LLC   Executive Vice President PeopleWal-Mart Stores Inc1994 - 2004
Venture Stores   1982 - 1994

Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
MSIR, Industrial Relations & Personnel Mgmt

Stacy Solomon Winternitz Stacy Solomon Winternitz Greater Chicago Area Details
Stacy Solomon Winternitz's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1994
Job Manager MultiChannel Marketing at Walgreens
Industry Retail
Experience
Walgreens  March 2011 - Present
United Airlines  2002 - March 2011
Zipatoni  2000 - 2002
Frankel (now ARC Worldwide)   1998 - 2000
Frankel (now Arc Worldwide)   1998 - 2000
Waylon  1997 - 1998
St. Louis Blues  1995 - 1998
Venture Stores   1990 - 1994

Skills
Integrated Marketing, Promotions, Direct Marketing, Event Marketing, Sponsorship, Loyalty Marketing, Retail, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing, Sports Marketing, Loyalty Programs, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Sales, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Event Management, Brand Management

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1986 — 1990
Journalism, Advertising

Alan Kehrer Alan Kehrer Greater St. Louis Area Details
Alan Kehrer's Venture Stores Experience November 1987 - August 1991
Job Loss Prevention, Security, & Operations Leader
Industry Supermarkets
Experience
SUPERVALU  February 2014 - Present
Macy's  May 2008 - February 2014
Macy's  February 2007 - May 2008
Macy's  January 2006 - February 2007
May Department Stores Co   August 1998 - January 2006
The May Department Stores Company, Famous Barr Division   April 1992 - August 1998
Target  August 1991 - April 1992
Venture Stores   November 1987 - August 1991

Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Asset Protection, Profit, Income Statement, Conflict Resolution, Profit Maximization, Mentoring, Project Management, Training, Employee Relations, Team Building, Management, Budgets, Employee Training, Interviews, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Project Planning, Operations Management, Performance Management, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Time Management, Shrinkage, P&L Management, Security, Human Resources, Sales, Strategy, Succession Planning, Program Management, Hiring, Internal Investigations, P&L

Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Finance, and Operations

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Mater Dei High School   1983 — 1987

Phil Neff Phil Neff Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Phil Neff's Venture Stores Experience June 1979 - February 1989
Job Data Architecture Professional
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Argus Health Systems  July 2006 - Present
DST Systems  February 1989 - June 2006
Venture Stores   June 1979 - February 1989

Skills
Logical Data Modeling, ER/Studio, Physical Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Database Design, ETL, DB2, Databases, Master Data Management, SDLC, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Mainframe, Metadata Management, SQL Tuning, CICS, Relational Databases, COBOL, JCL, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Requirements Gathering, SQL, Data Migration

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   1983 — 1986
B.S., Computer Science

Michelle Graack Michelle Graack Greater St. Louis Area Details
Michelle Graack's Venture Stores Experience April 1996 - June 1998
Job Category Manager at Shop N Save (a Supervalu Company)
Industry Retail
Experience
Shop 'n Save - a Supervalu company   October 2013 - Present
Save-A-Lot  April 2012 - October 2013
Keller Williams Realty  2005 - 2012
Kmart  June 1997 - June 2002
Venture Stores   April 1996 - June 1998
ShopNBC  May 1995 - April 1996
Bloomingdale's  1994 - 1995

Skills
Vendor Management, Retail, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Negotiation, Management, Product Development, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Strategy, Pricing, P&L Management, Leadership, Time Management, Purchasing, Project Planning, Assortment, Forecasting, Private Label, Profit, Program Management, Customer Service, Advertising, Inventory Control, Apparel

Education
University of Kansas   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

University of Central Missouri   1988 — 1989

John Niederschmidt John Niederschmidt Greater St. Louis Area Details
John Niederschmidt's Venture Stores Experience June 1996 - June 1998
Job Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Wells Fargo Advisors  September 2014 - Present
Edward Jones  November 2009 - September 2014
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  June 2007 - October 2008
Washington University  May 2000 - June 2007
Northrop-Grumman  June 1998 - May 2000
Venture Stores   June 1996 - June 1998

Skills
Strategic Planning, Investments, Process Improvement, Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Team Building, Marketing, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Business Analysis, Microsoft Office, Social Media

Education
Saint Louis University   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

University of Mississippi   1995 — 1996
Master's degree

University of Mississippi   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Communications

Larry Krause Larry Krause Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area Details
Larry Krause's Venture Stores Experience 1991 - 1992
Job Risk Manager at City of Champaign
Industry Government Administration
Experience
City of Champaign  May 1999 - Present
Sun-Sentinel  1997 - 1999
Discovery Zone  1993 - 1997
Venture Stores   1991 - 1992
Target  1983 - 1992
Roscommon County Sheriff's Department   1977 - 1978

Skills
Workers Compensation, Claims Management, Claim Investigation, Litigation Management, Claim, Subrogation, Property & Casualty..., Legal Liability, Insurance, Loss Prevention, Workers' Compensation..., Liability, Asset Protection, Claims Resolution, Private Investigations, Excess, Casualty, Professional Liability, Fraud, Internal Investigations, Investigation, Commercial Insurance, Claims Handling, Commercial Lines, Employee Benefits

Education
University of Detroit Mercy   1976 — 1980

RHS

Roger Riek Roger Riek Greater St. Louis Area Details
Roger Riek's Venture Stores Experience 1970 - 1980
Job Professional Programmer Analyst at CSC Computer Sciences Corporation
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
CSC - Computer Sciences Corporation  November 2014 - Present
Vatterott College  August 2010 - Present
Vatterott College  2010 - 2012
Sanford-Brown College  May 2010 - October 2011
AT&T (Collabera/Amdocs)   July 2008 - March 2009
First Data Corporation  December 1996 - December 2007
First Data Corporation  1996 - 2007
First Data Resources  1996 - 2007
Venture Stores   1970 - 1980

Skills
MVS, Unix, Microsoft Office, Analysis, JCL, TSO, COBOL, Mainframe, SQL, SQL Server, Programming, .NET, Visual Studio, VSAM, Fileaid, PowerPoint, Application Development, MySQL, Visual Basic, VB.NET, C++, C#, ASP.NET, Databases, Systems Analysis, ASP, Java, Outlook, Word, Excel, Microsoft SQL Server

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1991 — 1996
MSIS, Information Systems

Charlie Farrar Charlie Farrar Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Charlie Farrar's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - December 1995
Job Planner at Toys R Us
Industry Retail
Experience
Toys R Us  September 2008 - October 2009
Toys R Us  June 2007 - September 2008
Linens N Things  November 2001 - June 2007
Circiut City Stores   1998 - November 2001
Linens N Things  1996 - 1998
Venture Stores   1993 - December 1995
Lowe's Home Improvement  1987 - December 1990
EDS  1985 - 1987

Skills
Merchandising, Forecasting, Retail

Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   1992 — 1994
MBA, Finance

University of North Carolina at Wilmington   1979 — 1983
B.S., Business Administration

Missy Fish Missy Fish Greater St. Louis Area Details
Missy Fish's Venture Stores Experience 1982 - 1993
Job Realtor
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Laura McCarthy Realtors  2015 - Present
University of Missouri  August 2012 - May 2015
Weissman Designs for Dance   April 2014 - April 2015
Scrubs & Beyond  May 2012 - March 2014
A&E Group, LLC   2009 - March 2012
Maxine Clark & Bob Fox   June 2007 - December 2008
Aeterna Medical Spas   March 2006 - February 2007
May Merchandising Company/May Department Stores   September 2004 - March 2006
May Merchandising Company/May Department Stores   April 1998 - September 2004
Venture Stores   1982 - 1993

Skills
Product Development, Staff Development, Merchandising, Apparel, Textiles, Sales Trend Analysis, Special Events, Wovens, Sportswear, Trend, Fashion, Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Retail, Event Management, Private Label, Sales, Pricing, Inventory Control, Marketing, CPFR, Sourcing, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Advertising, Profit, Styling, Management, Fashion Design, Footwear, Merchandise Planning, Store Management, Wholesale, Sewing, Brand Development, Fit, Trend Forecasting, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Fashion Illustration, Jewelry, Store Operations

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Human Environmental Sciences, Fashion Merchandising

Webster Groves High School

David Groh David Groh Greater St. Louis Area Details
David Groh's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1995
Job Quality Assurance Manager at Weekends Only Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Weekends Only Inc.  April 2014 - Present
Weekends Only Inc.  June 2012 - Present
Weekends Only Inc.  March 2012 - Present
Weekends Only  April 2010 - Present
Ritz Camera Centers  August 2005 - July 2008
Expo Design Center  2003 - 2005
Wolf Camera  1999 - 2003
Tuesday Morning  1995 - 1999
Venture Stores   1993 - 1995

Skills
Asset Protection, Loss Prevention, Safety, Shrink Reduction, Awareness Programs, Risk Evaluation, Retail, Team Building, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Inventory Control, Investigations, Operations Management, CCTV, Customer Satisfaction, Private Investigations, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Management, Merchandising, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Income Statement, Human Resources, Profit, Big Box, Hiring, Shrinkage, Store Operations, Multi-unit, District Management, Employee Training, Driving Results, Process Scheduler, Associate Development, Training, New Store Openings, Planograms, Multi-unit Retail..., Multi-Unit Management, New Store Development, Retail Sales, P&L, POS

Education
Truman State University   1986 — 1990
BS, Management

Bill Schwalje Bill Schwalje Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Bill Schwalje's Venture Stores Experience 1973 - 1988
Job Owner, SignARama
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Sign-A-Rama  FranchiseeUnited Franchise Group1998 - Present
Caldor Stores   1996 - 1998
Kohl's Department Stores  1989 - 1996
Venture Stores   1973 - 1988
Regional Merchandise Manager Chicago Region   1980 - 1982
May Co. Venture Stores   1980 - 1982

Education
raytown south high school   1960 — 1964

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Terry Ann Frick Terry Ann Frick Springfield, Missouri Area Details
Terry Ann Frick's Venture Stores Experience 1981 - 1995
Job Owner, TAF Medical Transcription
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
TAF Medical Transcription   April 1998 - Present
Venture Stores   1981 - 1995

Skills
Copywriting, Social Media, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Editing, Web Content, Publishing

Education
University of Central Missouri

Kimberly Moravec Kimberly Moravec Greater Chicago Area Details
Kimberly Moravec's Venture Stores Experience January 1982 - January 1986
Job 911 Manager in Chicago
Industry Public Safety
Experience
OEMC  August 2014 - Present
City of Chicago  January 2009 - August 2014
City of Chicago  January 1998 - January 2009
City of Chicago  December 1986 - June 1996
Venture Stores   January 1982 - January 1986

Skills
Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, Emergency Operations, Police, Customer Service, Government, Disaster Response, Excel, Word, Supervisory Skills, PowerPoint, Policy, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Scheduling, Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Relations, Event Management, Event Planning, Administration, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Enforcement, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, System Administration

Education
Harold Washington College

University of Illinois at Chicago
Liberal Arts

Mike Stigers Mike Stigers Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area Details
Mike Stigers's Venture Stores Experience October 1984 - September 1991
Job Area Manager at RGIS, LLC.
Industry Retail
Experience
RGIS, LLC.   December 1986 - Present
Venture Stores   October 1984 - September 1991
McDonald's Corporation  May 1980 - September 1984

Skills
Retail, Profit, Store Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Customer Service, Visual Merchandising, Sales

Education
University of Oklahoma   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism

Marla Robinson-PHR, SHRM-CP Marla Robinson-PHR, SHRM-CP Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area Details
Marla Robinson-PHR, SHRM-CP's Venture Stores Experience August 1983 - February 1994
Job Vice President at Sunbelt Staffing
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Sunbelt Staffing Inc. Oklahoma City,OK   August 1994 - Present
H&R Block  January 2006 - April 2013
Venture Stores   August 1983 - February 1994

Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Leadership Development, College Recruiting, Team Building, Customer Service, Temporary Placement, Training, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Interviews, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Call Center, Coaching, HRIS, Employee Training, Hiring, Call Centers

Education
Jr College   1986 — 1987
Law & Accounting

Rose State College
Accounting and Business/Management

David Kullerd David Kullerd Houston, Texas Area Details
David Kullerd's Venture Stores Experience January 1996 - January 1997
Job Store Manager at Radio Shack
Industry Retail
Experience
Radio Shack  June 2010 - Present
Games Workshop  November 2008 - April 2010
Games WorkshopStore   November 2008 - April 2010
Linens N Things  November 1998 - November 2008
Linens 'N ThingsStore 1238   January 1998 - January 2008
Kmart Corporation  January 1997 - January 1998
Kmart Corporation  January 1997 - January 1998
Venture Stores   January 1996 - January 1997
Venture Stores   January 1996 - January 1997
Target Stores, Inc  January 1988 - January 1996

Skills
Retail, Leadership, Training, Sales, Merchandising, Time Management, Customer Service, Interviews, Store Operations, Store Management

Education
Alvin Community College   1983 — 1986
Associates, Computer Science

Alvin Community College
Associates, Computer Science; Computer Science

University of Houston-Clear Lake
Computer Science;

Mark Faser Mark Faser Greater St. Louis Area Details
Mark Faser's Venture Stores Experience February 1984 - February 1998
Job Marketing Manager at Heritage Home Group LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Heritage Home Group LLC  December 2012 - Present
Faser Photography   November 2006 - December 2012
F&F Group Inc   June 2006 - May 2010
May Merchandising Company  February 1998 - May 2006
Venture Stores   February 1984 - February 1998

Skills
Fashion, Photography, Advertising, Digital Photography, Merchandising, Direct Mail, Marketing, Portrait Photography, Retail, Art, Packaging, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Art Direction, InDesign, Logo Design

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1979 — 1981
BFA, Photography

Pat Cannone Pat Cannone Greater Chicago Area Details
Pat Cannone's Venture Stores Experience 1979 - 1986
Job Senior Mortgage Banker at PHH Home Loans Nmls# 228900
Industry Financial Services
Experience
PHH Home Loans NMLS # 228900   September 2011 - Present
US Bank Mortgage  May 2011 - September 2011
PNC Mortgage  June 2010 - May 2011
PHH Home Loans  August 2007 - June 2010
GMAC Mortgage  August 2004 - August 2007
Chicago Mortgage Funding   June 2003 - August 2004
A.G. Edwards   January 2001 - June 2003
St. Paul Federal   February 1998 - January 2000
Dreyfus Corporation/Mellon Bank   August 1986 - February 1998
Venture Stores   1979 - 1986

Skills
Focus On Results, Service Excellence, Sales Excellence, Service Quality, First Time Home Buyers, Sales, Mortgage Lending, Focus Groups, Real Estate, FHA, Mortgage Banking, Loans, Residential Mortgages, Investment Properties, Investments, Leadership, Sellers, Financial Analysis, Finance, Referrals, Loan Origination, FHA financing, VA loans, Certified Mortgage..., USDA, Refinance, Reverse Mortgages, Mortgage Underwriting, Real Estate Financing, Construction Loans, Credit, Underwriting, Mortgage Marketing, Foreclosures, Loss Mitigation, Government Loans, REO, Investors, Commercial Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, Home Equity Lines of..., Condos, Debt Consolidation, Short Sales, Real Estate Transactions, Financial Services, Mortgage Servicing, Single Family Homes, Credit Analysis, Real Estate Economics

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance

Lane Tech   1976 — 1980
Architecture and Drafting, High School Diploma

Veronica Yepez Veronica Yepez Chicago, Illinois Details
Veronica Yepez's Venture Stores Experience November 1996 - June 1997
Job Student at Ultimate Medical Academy
Industry Financial Services
Experience
H&R Block  August 2011 - Present
H&R Block  December 2000 - April 2011
Barr Freight Trucking Company   1997 - 1998
Venture Stores   November 1996 - June 1997

Skills
Bilingual, Microsoft Office, Income Tax, Tax, Customer Service, Bookkeeping, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Time Management, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Tax Preparation, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Tax Returns, Management

Education
Ultimate Medical Academy   2015 — 2016
Diploma, Medical Office and Billing Specialist

Northwestern Business College
Associates, Business Administration

Donna Carmona Donna Carmona Greater St. Louis Area Details
Donna Carmona's Venture Stores Experience 1979 - 1988
Job Sr. Account Mgr. at World Wide Technology
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
World Wide Technology  April 1997 - Present
Spectrum Brands  December 1989 - April 1997
Venture Stores   1979 - 1988

Skills
VDI, Unified Communications, NetApp, Data Center, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Salesforce.com, Citrix Metaframe, VMware, Cisco, Storage, Disaster Recovery, Customer Relations, Citrix, SAN, Account Management, Budgeting, vSphere, Telecommunications, Security, Linux, Capacity Planning, Computer Hardware, Solution Selling, Microsoft Office, Planning, Cisco Technologies, Managed Services, Project Planning, Professional Services, Storage Area Networks

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Business

Susan Mann Susan Mann Greater Detroit Area Details
Susan Mann's Venture Stores Experience 1984 - 1996
Job Vice President, Compensation and Benefits at The Auto Club Group
Industry Human Resources
Experience
The Auto Club Group  December 2008 - Present
Borders Group, Inc.   August 1997 - May 2008
Commerce Bancshares  December 1996 - August 1997
Venture Stores, Inc.   January 1994 - December 1996
Venture Stores   1984 - 1996
Venture Stores, Inc.   April 1990 - January 1994

Education
University of Michigan   1981 — 1983
MBA

Tulane University   1977 — 1981
BA, French and Political Science

Chris Warnky Chris Warnky Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Chris Warnky's Venture Stores Experience March 1980 - April 1990
Job John Maxwell Team Executive & Life Coach at Well Done Life LLC
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Well Done Life   November 2012 - Present
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   May 1990 - April 2013
Venture Stores   March 1980 - April 1990

Skills
Project Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Portfolio..., Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Thought Leadership, Self Management, Budget, Communication, Exceptional Listener, Coaching, Life Coaching, Lifestyle Coaching, Business Analysis, Risk Management, SDLC, Process Improvement, Banking, Budgets, Public Speaking, Change Management, Analysis, Training, Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Vendor Management, Management, PMP, Customer Service, PMO

Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville   1977 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Southeast Missouri State University   1975 — 1977
Mass Communication/Media Studies

Angela Rhyne Angela Rhyne Greater St. Louis Area Details
Angela Rhyne's Venture Stores Experience January 1987 - July 1995
Job General Manager at Vera Bradley
Industry Retail
Experience
Vera Bradley  August 2014 - Present
Archiver's  November 2009 - March 2014
A Rhyne Design   November 2005 - September 2010
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  January 2000 - October 2008
Bank One aka Chase Bank   November 1997 - December 1999
Color Tile  December 1996 - December 1997
Zale  December 1995 - December 1996
Venture Stores   January 1987 - July 1995

Skills
Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Training, Human Resources, Coaching, Performance Management, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Customer Service, Strategy, Project Management, Analysis

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BS, Business Administration-Finance

Rick Pfeifer, LPC Rick Pfeifer, LPC Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Rick Pfeifer, LPC's Venture Stores Experience February 1994 - February 1997
Job Regional Leader Asset & Profit Protection for Justice A division of Ascena Retail Group
Industry Retail
Experience
Justice  March 2005 - Present
Justice and Brothers  2005 - Present
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.   2005 - Present
Gadzooks  March 1999 - March 2005
Limited Brands  February 1997 - February 1999
Venture Stores   February 1994 - February 1997

Skills
Crucial Confrontations, Crucial Conversations, Loss Prevention..., Situational Leadership, Situational Leadership..., Wicklander-Zulawski..., Loss Prevention, Retail, Interrogation Techniques, Inventory Control, Internal Investigations, Store Management, Training, Hiring, Investigation, Asset Protection, Shrinkage, Leadership, Organized Retail Crime, Merchandising, Inventory Management

Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha   1987 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

shelley heidrich shelley heidrich Greater St. Louis Area Details
shelley heidrich's Venture Stores Experience November 1997 - June 1998
Job Assistant Vice President
Industry Banking
Experience
First Bank  June 2009 - Present
Bank of America  June 1998 - June 2009
Venture Stores   November 1997 - June 1998

Skills
Banking, Small Business Lending, Mortgage Lending, Sales, Loans, Customer Service, Commercial Lending, Credit, Strategic Financial..., Relationship Management, Investments, Series 63, Retirement Planning, Financial Services, Wealth Management, Commercial Banking, Consumer Lending, Loan Origination

Education
Sam Houston State University   1982 — 1985

Liz Cael Liz Cael Austin, Texas Area Details
Liz Cael's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1996
Job at
Industry Retail
Experience
SAMUELS JEWELERS- divsion of GITANJALI  December 2009 - Present
Jewelry Television  August 2007 - November 2008
Zale  February 2005 - August 2007
Friedmans Jewelers  June 2003 - February 2005
JF Limited   2001 - 2003
Venture Stores   1995 - 1996

Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, Jewelry, Inventory Control, Project Planning, Trade Shows, Profit, Sales, Customer Service, Diamonds, Assortment, Hiring, Fashion, Project Management, Trend Analysis, Store Management, Income Statement, Trend, Luxury Goods, Management, Visual Merchandising, Negotiation, Multi-unit, Wholesale, Customer Satisfaction, E-commerce, CPFR, Watches, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Team Building, Loss Prevention, Styling, Purchasing, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Private Label, Retail Sales, Global Sourcing, Retail Buying, Operations Management, Store Operations, Sales Management, Pricing, New Store Openings, Sourcing, Product Development

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   1978 — 1981

Andrew Cytron Andrew Cytron Greater New York City Area Details
Andrew Cytron's Venture Stores Experience 1986 - 1995
Job Revolution Sales
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Carlen Enterprises  March 2007 - February 2010
Ross Stores  1998 - 2004
May Merchandising Company  1994 - 1999
Venture Stores   1986 - 1995

Skills
Assortment, Sourcing, Apparel, Merchandising, Fashion, Private Label, Trend Analysis, Retail, Marketing, Denim, Wholesale, Visual Merchandising

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1983 — 1987
BS, marketing

Gail Ford Gail Ford Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Gail Ford's Venture Stores Experience December 1992 - April 1994
Job Experienced Retail Executive
Industry Retail
Experience
Sears Holdings Management Corporation  July 2007 - February 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation  February 2004 - July 2007
Sears Holdings Corporation  January 2001 - February 2004
Sears Holdings Corporation  April 1994 - January 2001
Venture Stores   December 1992 - April 1994

Skills
Sales Presentations, Apparel, Merchandising, P&L Management, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Associate Development, Income Statement, Driving Results, Multi-unit, Big Box, Retail, Loss Prevention, Profit, New Store Openings, Shrinkage, Store Operations, District Management

Education
Texas Woman's University

dave groomes dave groomes West Palm Beach, Florida Area Details
dave groomes's Venture Stores Experience 1985 - 1989
Job President of Purity Wholesale Grocers
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
PURITY WHOLESALE GROCERS  January 1989 - Present
VENTURE STORES   1985 - 1989
VENTURE STORES   June 1985 - November 1988
THE GAP  1980 - 1985

Skills
Grocery, Merchandising, Private Label, Wholesale, Purchasing, Food, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Account Management, Supply Chain, Distributors, Logistics, Warehousing, Export

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, College of Business   1976 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, BUSINESS/MARKETING

Bruce Kozozenski Bruce Kozozenski Greater St. Louis Area Details
Bruce Kozozenski's Venture Stores Experience September 1975 - July 1995
Job Risk Manager at St. Louis County Goverment
Industry Government Administration
Experience
St. Louis County Goverment   February 2007 - Present
St. Louis County  2007 - Present
Dale Carnegie - St. Louis   1990 - Present
Safety Council of Greater St. Louis   1977 - Present
Metropolitan Saint Louis Sewer District   October 2000 - February 2007
Metropolitan St Louis Sewer Distric   2000 - 2007
Arthur J. Gallagher  October 1995 - July 1998
Venture Stores   September 1975 - July 1995
United States Air Force  March 1967 - January 1971

Skills
Safety, Security, Risk Management, Criminal Justice

Education
University of Central Missouri   1974 — 1988
MS & ES, SAFETY AND SECURITY

Truman State University   1971 — 1973
BS, Law Enforcement

Brenda Schumaier-Wheelhouse Brenda Schumaier-Wheelhouse Fayetteville, Arkansas Area Details
Brenda Schumaier-Wheelhouse's Venture Stores Experience January 1984 - August 1995
Job Marketing and Advertising Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
PTI Group  January 2004 - November 2004
Golden Touch Apparel   September 1996 - February 1999
K-Mart  September 1995 - August 1996
Venture Stores   January 1984 - August 1995

Skills
Apparel

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1980 — 1983
BS Business, Marketing

Mike Kollman Mike Kollman Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Mike Kollman's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1992
Job VP Sales, Marketing, & Product Development at Intercrown Enterprise, LTD
Industry Program Development
Experience
Intercrown Enterprise, LTD   October 2001 - Present
Springs Window Fashions  September 1996 - June 2001
Montgomery Ward  1992 - 1996
Venture Stores   1987 - 1992

Skills
P&L Management, Merchandising, Product Development, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Market Analysis, Market Research, Outsourcing, Retail, Team Building, Selling, Budgeting, Sales Operations, Pricing, Marketing, New Business Development, Budgets, Account Management, Sales

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Economics

Robert Coots Robert Coots Greater St. Louis Area Details
Robert Coots's Venture Stores Experience December 1980 - April 1998
Job Healthcare Administration
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Mercy  2009 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores  April 1999 - April 2009
Venture Stores   December 1980 - April 1998

Skills
Sales, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1980 — 1991
bachelor, business

Julia Genous Julia Genous Greater Chicago Area Details
Julia Genous's Venture Stores Experience November 1991 - April 1994
Job Legal Services Professional
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Polsinelli Shughart PC  2010 - Present
DLA Piper US LLP  October 1995 - October 2007
DLA Piper LLP (US)   1995 - 2007
DLA Piper  1995 - 2007
Jenner & Block  October 1992 - October 1995
Venture Stores   November 1991 - April 1994
Chicago Typographical Union No. 15/CWA 14408   September 1982 - October 1992
Venture Stores   September 1986 - June 1990

Skills
Litigation Support, Legal Assistance, Administrative..., Litigation, Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Employee Benefits, Bankruptcy, Payroll, Legal Research, Legal Documents, Document Review, Employment Law, Management, Pleadings, Trials, Administrative..., Civil Litigation, Customer Service

Education
University of Phoenix   2005 — 2008
Bachelor, Business/Management

American Institute of Paralegal Studies   1990 — 1991
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

South Suburban College (formerly Thornton Community College)   1979 — 1982
Associate, Secretarial

Larry O'Fallon Larry O'Fallon Fort Wayne, Indiana Area Details
Larry O'Fallon's Venture Stores Experience May 1988 - October 1991
Job Sales Management Professional
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
Independent Manufacturer's Representative  July 2009 - Present
Metal Spinners, Inc.   April 2002 - April 2009
OmniSource Corporation  September 2000 - April 2002
OmniSource Corporation  November 1996 - August 2000
OmniSource Corporation  November 1994 - October 1996
Metal Exchange Corporation  October 1991 - October 1994
Venture Stores   May 1988 - October 1991

Skills
New Business Development

Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis   1975 — 1979
BS

Mark Dorpinghaus Mark Dorpinghaus Greater St. Louis Area Details
Mark Dorpinghaus's Venture Stores Experience 1993 - 1995
Job National Sales Manager ESG at Dorner Mfg Corp
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Dorner Mfg Corp  April 2014 - Present
Habasit  April 2012 - April 2014
Habasit  2006 - April 2012
Interroll  2000 - 2006
RC Systems   1998 - 2000
CHEP  1995 - 1998
Venture Stores   1993 - 1995
ALDI Stores USA   1990 - 1993

Skills
Material Handling, New Business Development, Management, Key Account Development, Sales, Negotiation, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Account Management, Business Development, Key Account Management, Product Development, International Sales, Pricing, B2B, Training, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Solution Selling, Product Management, Manufacturing

Education
Truman State University   1986 — 1990
BA, Business

Steven Bertani Steven Bertani Greater Atlanta Area Details
Steven Bertani's Venture Stores Experience 1985 - 1995
Job Chief Executive Officier at Sun Architectural Products
Industry Construction
Experience
Sun Architectural Products   January 2001 - Present
National Construction Enterprises   May 1998 - November 2000
Venture Stores   1985 - 1995

Skills
Construction, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Value Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Process Scheduler, Procurement, Project Planning, Contract Management, Contractors, Project Estimation, Budgets, Legal Issues, Pre-construction, Renovation, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Michigan Business School   1996 — 1998

University of Missouri-Columbia   1979 — 1983
BSME, Mechanical Engineering

Tamara Sheffield Tamara Sheffield Greater St. Louis Area Details
Tamara Sheffield's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1997
Job SVP Finance and Operations at Forest Park Forever
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Forest Park Forever  April 2011 - Present
Randle & Associates   October 2009 - November 2011
Monsanto  1998 - 2006
Venture Stores   1995 - 1997
Arthur Andersen  1986 - 1994

Skills
Customer Service, Organizational..., Audit, Customer Relations, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Budgeting, Fraud, Accounting, Financial Reporting, SOX, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Risk, Strategic Planning, Fraud Investigations, New Business Development, Executive Coaching, Organizational..., HR Strategy, Problem Solving, Retail

Education
Saint Louis University
BSBA, Accounting

Tina Larkin Tina Larkin Greater St. Louis Area Details
Tina Larkin's Venture Stores Experience 1990 - 1993
Job Assistant Director for Pi Phi Express at Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity  July 2004 - Present
Venture Stores   1990 - 1993

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Event Planning, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Management, Retail, Marketing, Budgets, Marketing Communications, Event Management

Education
Sam Houston State University   1978 — 1982
BA, Fashion Merchandising, Business

Yvonne St Angel Yvonne St Angel Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Yvonne St Angel's Venture Stores Experience 1987 - 1998
Job Merchandise Presentation Manager at Kohl's Department Stores
Industry Retail
Experience
Kohl's Department Stores - Corporate office  1998 - Present
Venture Stores   1987 - 1998

Skills
Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Retail, Store Operations, Merchandise Planning, Store Management, Fashion, Loss Prevention, Driving Results, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Project Management, Space planning, Team Leadership, Training and development, Vendor Relationships, Partnership-building, Creative Problem Solving, Streamlining Process, Trend, Footwear, Athletic Apparel, Intimate apparel, Launching New Brands, Designer Capsules, Event Planning, Intern program, Presenting, Microsoft Suite

Education
Northern Illinois University   1985 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Fashion Merchandising; Minor -Business Administration

Rock Valley College   1982 — 1984
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

West High School Rockford   1978 — 1982

Lisa (Kinkeade) Hundelt Lisa (Kinkeade) Hundelt Greater St. Louis Area Details
Lisa (Kinkeade) Hundelt's Venture Stores Experience February 1985 - April 1989
Job Administrative Assistant Athletics
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Lindenwood University  August 2010 - Present
COLORS IN OPTICS, LTD.   January 2001 - April 2012
TOTES/ISOTONER  October 2002 - June 2009
RETAIL ASSISTANCE CORPORATION  January 2004 - July 2007
HR Options  October 1999 - October 2002
Hundelt Home   April 1989 - October 1999
Venture Stores   February 1985 - April 1989

Education
St. Louis Community College
Criminal Justice, Int'l Business, Microsoft 2007 Overview

Colleen Billing Colleen Billing Greater St. Louis Area Details
Colleen Billing's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1997
Job Business Analyst Lead at Enterprise RentACar
Industry Automotive
Experience
Enterprise Holdings  February 2014 - Present
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  April 2005 - Present
Monsanto  March 2004 - December 2004
Union Pacific Technology   January 1998 - January 2004
Venture Stores   1994 - 1997
Venture Stores   1994 - 1997

Skills
Business Analysis, SDLC, Visio, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Process Improvement, SharePoint, Project Management, Data Analysis, Software Documentation, Quality Assurance, User Acceptance Testing, Agile Methodologies, Integration, Analysis

Education
University of Missouri-Rolla   1983 — 1987
BS, Computer Scinece

University of Missouri-Rolla   1983 — 1987
BS, Computer Science

Kathy Tierney Kathy Tierney Greater St. Louis Area Details
Kathy Tierney's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1996
Job at First Bank
Industry Banking
Experience
First Bank  2003 - Present
First Bank  1998 - 2003
Venture Stores, Inc.   1996 - 1998
Venture Stores   1995 - 1996
Venture Stores   1982 - 1995
Venture Stores   1980 - 1982

Skills
Employee Relations, Coaching, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Training, Recruiting, Management

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BS, Human Enviromental Sciences

Susan Hardin Susan Hardin Greater St. Louis Area Details
Susan Hardin's Venture Stores Experience 1994 - 1996
Job Health and Safety Professional
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Sara Lee  1999 - 2005
Sara Lee / Earthgrains   March 1996 - March 1999
Venture Stores   1994 - 1996
Anheuser-Busch Companies  1993 - 1994
U.S. Department of Labor / OSHA   1990 - 1993

Skills
Auditing, EHS, Ergonomics, Human Resources, Industrial Hygiene, Leadership, Management, Occupational Health, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Management..., Training, Workers Compensation

Education
Purdue University   1983 — 1988
BS, Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene

Christie Scott Christie Scott Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area Details
Christie Scott's Venture Stores Experience 1991 - 1998
Job Business Solutions Consultant at JustEnough Software Corporation
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
JustEnough Software Corporation  September 2015 - Present
VF Jeanswear  2003 - August 2015
VF Corporation - Playwear   1998 - 2003
Venture Stores   1991 - 1998

Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Customer Service, Apparel, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Trend Analysis, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Global Sourcing, Trend, Management, Fashion, CPFR

Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro   2002 — 2005
MS, IT Management

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1987 — 1991
BS, Retail

LeaAnn Grimshaw LeaAnn Grimshaw Greater St. Louis Area Details
LeaAnn Grimshaw's Venture Stores Experience 1995 - 1998
Job Owner of Olympia Auto and Tire
Industry Automotive
Experience
Olympia Auto and Tire   1998 - Present
Rental Houses   1997 - Present
Venture Stores   1995 - 1998
Venture Stores   1991 - 1995

Skills
Public Speaking, Forecasting, Customer Service, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Project Management, Accounting, Management, Process Improvement, Coaching, Sales Management, New Business Development, Start-ups, Marketing, Payroll, Leadership

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1986 — 1990
BA, Economics

Karen Capps Karen Capps Greater St. Louis Area Details
Karen Capps's Venture Stores Experience August 1986 - June 1989
Job Executive Director, Production Control and Quality Systems at Concordia Publishing House
Industry Publishing
Experience
Concordia Publishing House  November 2011 - Present
Concordia Publishing House  June 2003 - November 2011
Venture Stores   August 1986 - June 1989

Skills
Publishing, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Product Development, Business Planning, Magazines, Production, Non-profits, Operations Management, Planning, Vendor Relations, Content Creation, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Budgets, Advertising, Project Planning, Customer Service, Purchasing, Email Marketing, Management, Social Media, Nonprofits, Content Strategy

Education
Southeast Missouri State University   1985 — 1989
BSBA, Management, Economics

Hillsboro High School   1982 — 1985
College Preparatory

Timothea Gabriel Timothea Gabriel Greater St. Louis Area Details
Timothea Gabriel's Venture Stores Experience 1992 - 1998
Job Multinational Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Independent Contractor  2012 - Present
Weikart and Hinton HealthCare Group   March 2011 - November 2011
Von Maur  August 2010 - March 2011
LAD, Inc   April 2002 - December 2009
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.   July 1998 - March 2002
Anheuser-Busch  July 1998 - March 2002
Venture Stores, Inc  October 1992 - June 1998
Venture Stores, Inc.   October 1992 - June 1998
Venture Stores, Inc.   October 1992 - June 1998
Venture Stores   1992 - 1998

Skills
Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Budgets, Shipping, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Time Management, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Transportation...

Education
University of Pittsburgh   1987 — 1991
B.S, Industrial Engineering

Kennedy Catholic High School   1983 — 1987

Mark Morrow Mark Morrow Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Mark Morrow's Venture Stores Experience June 1976 - August 1998
Job Experienced Regional/District Retail Manager with Store and Corporate Background.
Industry Retail
Experience
Bloomingdales  July 2011 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation  May 2006 - February 2011
Ross Stores  September 2000 - April 2006
Kmart Corporation  February 1999 - August 2000
Kmart Corporation  August 1998 - February 1999
Venture Stores   June 1976 - August 1998

Skills
Apparel, Big Box, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Income Statement, Management, Merchandising, Multi-unit, P, Retail, Store Management, Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Training, Profit

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1972 — 1976
BS, Business Administration

David Bova David Bova Greater St. Louis Area Details
David Bova's Venture Stores Experience 1997 - 1998
Job Store Manager at Kohl's Department Stores
Industry Retail
Experience
Kohl's Department Stores  Store ManagerToys R Us1998 - 2004
Venture Stores   1997 - 1998
Venture Stores   1993 - 1997

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

Education
Southeast Missouri State University   1992 — 1995
Business Management

University of Missouri-Columbia   1990 — 1992
Political Science / Bus. Mgmt.

Ste. Genevieve High School

Lisa Adamson Lisa Adamson Pearland, Texas Details
Lisa Adamson's Venture Stores Experience May 1994 - June 1996
Job Accomplished results driven MBA professional with 10 years experience in a fast paced business environment.
Industry Education Management
Experience
A Place to Grow Preschool   August 2006 - Present
Stage Stores, Inc  July 1996 - July 2006
Venture Stores   May 1994 - June 1996

Skills
Retail Buying, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake   1997 — 2001
MBA, Business Administration

Texas A&M University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

Susan Bollinger Susan Bollinger Greater St. Louis Area Details
Susan Bollinger's Venture Stores Experience 1986 - 1996
Job Government Analyst
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Phoenix Textile Corporation  2010 - Present
Mirage Prodcuts   2007 - 2010
Venture Stores   1986 - 1996

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Deanna Minton Deanna Minton Greater St. Louis Area Details
Deanna Minton's Venture Stores Experience July 1986 - May 1988
Job Experienced Buyer/Purchasing Agent
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Basler Electric  March 1997 - September 2012
BT Office Products International  February 1993 - March 1997
Word Technology Systems   May 1988 - November 1992
Venture Stores   July 1986 - May 1988
John Sexton & Company   June 1985 - July 1986

Skills
Cost Saving Initiatives, Negotiation, Product Development, Process Improvement, Forecasting, EDI, Iso 9000, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Procurement, Inventory, Purchasing, Supply Management, Vendor Management, Invoice Reconciliation, Problem Resolution, Vendor Negotiations, Inventory Maintenance, Cost Avoidance, Inventory Audits, Blanket Orders

Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Lou George Lou George Sheridan, Illinois Details
Lou George's Venture Stores Experience 1978 - 1998
Job Store Manager at Home Depot
Industry Retail
Experience
Home Depot  2000 - Present
K-Mart  1998 - 2000
Venture Stores   1978 - 1998

Skills
Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Big Box, Shrinkage, Retail, Inventory Management, Profit, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Management, Succession Planning, Hiring, Cashiering, District Management, Operations Management, Store Operations, Assortment, Customer Satisfaction, Process Scheduler, New Store Development, Store Management, Multi-unit, Employee Training, Asset Protection, Coaching, CPFR, Associate Development, Visual Merchandising, Recruiting, Apparel, Management, Retail Sales, New Store Openings, People Development, Planograms, Team Building, Time Management, Driving Results, Purchasing, Leadership, Pricing, Multi-Unit Management, Training, Budgets, Forecasting, POS, Income Statement, Sales Operations, P&L Management

Education
St. Joseph's College (IN)   1973 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Brother Rice High School   1969 — 1973

Jim Burnette Jim Burnette Omaha, Nebraska Details
Jim Burnette's Venture Stores Experience August 1979 - June 1995
Job Technology and Communications Consultant
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
Fulton Communications  July 2012 - Present
Assembly of God  1993 - 2013
HTS  September 2004 - July 2012
Venture Stores   August 1979 - June 1995

Skills
Unified Communications, VoIP, Telephony, MPLS, Solution Selling, SIP Trunking, Direct Sales, Call Centers, Selling, Sales, Cloud Computing, Managed Services, Video Conferencing, Wireless, SIP

Education
Berean   1995 — 2000
Theology/Theological Studies

University of Nebraska at Kearney   1978 — 1981
Broadcast Operations

Hebron High School

Julie Kabacinski Julie Kabacinski Saint Charles, Missouri Details
Julie Kabacinski's Venture Stores Experience August 1988 - March 1992
Job Prepress Graphic Artist at Southern Graphic Systems
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Southern Graphic Systems  June 1992 - Present
Venture Stores   August 1988 - March 1992
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundations   July 1987 - July 1988
Neiman, Maring & Kanefield Advertising Agency   June 1986 - June 1987

Skills
Graphics, Mac, Graphic Design, Pre-press, Layout, Packaging, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Digital Printing, Wide Format Printing, Offset Printing, Color Management, Print Management, Direct Mail, Account Management, Flexo

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising

Alvin Peter LIM Alvin Peter LIM Grand Prairie, Texas Details
Alvin Peter LIM's Venture Stores Experience January 1994 - December 1996
Job Retail Management
Industry Retail
Experience
Family Dollar  2004 - 2011
TJ Maxx  April 1996 - July 2004
Venture Stores   January 1994 - December 1996
Western Auto Supply Company  June 1987 - June 1991

Skills
English-Spanish, Profit Oriented, Peripherals, Computer-related

Education
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Double Major: Administrative Mgmt and Marketing

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