I am responsible for the design and development of Target’s new store locations across the United States. These locations include unique design builds within existing buildings, small format new builds, and prototypical full store builds. In addition, I am responsible for the feasibility planning of sites throughout the United States, working closely with Target’s Real Estate team on identifying potential new locations. In this role, I work closely with Target’s Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Legal, Security, and Real Estate teams along with many others.

Guest Experience Designer | Food & BeverageIn this role, I designed, developed, and coordinated in-store fixture and built environments across Target’s Grocery and Adult Beverage departments. This work involved also overseeing the implementation of these designs and prototypes throughout Target’s remodel and new store programs.In addition, I was responsible for designing and collaborating internally and externally with numerous food and beverage concepts within Target stores, both remodels and new stores. These concepts included Starbucks, Which Wich, Pizza Hut, Pret-A-Manger, and other food and beverage concepts.

Guest Experience Designer | Essentials & Beauty (May 2019-Present)Within this position I am responsible for the design and implementation of new in-store innovations within the Essentials and Beauty categories of Baby, Beauty, Healthcare, Household Commodities, Personal Care. In addition, my role also includes the new innovation design work for CVS Pharmacy, Optical and KP Clinics.Guest Experience Designer | Apparel & Accessories (November 2017- May 2019)Within this position I was responsible for all new innovation design work within Baby, NIT(Newborn Infant Toddler), Girls, Boys, Shoes and Jewelry.

Founded in 2012, The Development Tracker reports on the latest development news within three different Minnesota cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth). The Development Tracker was created for the everyday citizen, not necessarily the business individual like most real estate publications typically cater to. The idea is that everyone has a right to know what is going up in their neighborhood and city. By presenting content in an approachable and easy to understand way, we believe TDT can make an impact in not only the development scene of a city, but also in the lives of those who call that city home.TDT has an immense presence on social media through Instagram and Facebook where individuals can not only find out the latest in development news, but also participate in two weekly question series. Our websites are another platform where individuals can check out the latest development news in addition to interactive development maps, opening calendars and more. www.tdtmpls.comwww.tdtstp.comwww.tdtduluth.com

In February 2012, I created a retail development blog for the greater Duluth, MN area. As a Native Duluthian, I have always been interested in commercial development and new businesses who were beginning to call the Duluth area home. Finding that there were no online sources completely devoted to the topic, I independently began blogging about the developments and new developments. cdinduluth began as a small hobby and has continued to grow over the past two years. In January 2014, CDINDULUTH launched a website completely devoted to the topic of retail development in the Duluth area. Since the creation of CDINDULUTH in 2012, the blog has been viewed over nearly 1,000,000 times in over 100 different countries.In January 2018, CDINDULUTH’s name was updated to The Development Tracker | Duluth, allowing for not only a more transparent meaning to what the website is about, but also a connection to its sister website The Development Tracker | Minneapolis.www.TDTDULUTH.com

Responsible for the creation and overall design of H&M retail stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia. Job duties include complete design of interior layout, exterior facades, concept placement, fixture placement, and interior finishes. Notable stores include high volume locations within Mexico City, Toronto, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York City. In 2017 I have also been responsible for optimization projects of pre-existing flagship locations within Las Vegas, NV and San Francisco, CA.In addition the job duties above, I am also responsible for the communication, development, and maintenance of the Back of House design templates for the North American and Colombian markets. Through an extensive collaboration with other departments within H&M such as Store Operations, Visual, and the Construction departments, I am now working on the development of an entirely new Back of House design that will be implemented in all future stores within the markets mentioned above.In Spring 2017 I was responsible for the development of the Store Prototype Document for H&M North America and Colombia. This document represents the company as a whole and introduces potential landlords and management companies to the look, feel, and goals of H&M. Currently this document is being used in all potential deals within the North American and Colombian markets.

Responsibilities include daily store functions, managing a team of talented sales associates along with executing daily managerial tasks regarding sales, deposits, audits, and monthly store functions. The role of supervisor allows me to continue to learn and broaden my skills when it comes to managing a team, interacting with representatives on a regional and national basis, and representing a brand that I feel very passionate about.Completed WorkshopsFeedback Workshop - March 2015This eight hour workshop discussed the process of effectively understanding, writing, administering, and evaluating feedback within the workplace. Examples and situations portrayed within the workshop were direct representations of what may be encountered within the retail environment.Supervisory Workshop - March 2015This eight hour workshop is used to teach, explain and give a thorough understanding of the logistics of a managerial role. Subjects discussed include recruitment, interviewing, training, protective laws, harassment (types and claims), coaching, termination processes, and among other topics.

As a Part-Time sales associate at store #195 I am constantly working in direct contact with our customers to provide them with fashion forward products at the lowest price. In doing so, I aid customers in their search for the perfect garment, work side by side with managers to make sure customers are presented with the best possible shopping environment, and also work with my fellow associates to make sure that every H&M experience our customers have is one that instills the seven values and beliefs of our company. Professional Development HighlightsIn October 2012, I was promoted to become a Responsible. With this new position I was given the authorization to complete returns, authorize returns for others, and also became a go-to person if Sales Associates had a question or a customer complaint.In December 2012 I was promoted once again to also be given the position of Sales Advisor Coach for store #195 in Edina, Minnesota. With this position I am now responsible for training incoming new employees. The training typically lasts two weeks and is gives the trainee and thorough education in the fundamental ideas and teachings of H&M.In June 2013, I was asked to support the opening of H&M's newest store #181 in Roosevelt Collection in Chicago, Illinois. The support process lasted two weeks in which I was responsible for garment care, store set-up / lighting, mannequin care, and other various responsibilities that come along with a new store opening. In September 2013, I was asked to support another store opening, this time for store #315 in Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This support varied from my previous opening in the fact that I worked directly beside supporting supervisors and visuals. My responsibilities were greater in the fact that I had a steady hand in the planning process, along with the physical executions in plan for the Men's Department. In May 2014 I will begin the process of training to become a Part-Time Supervisor.

In September 2011 I was given the unbelievable opportunity to begin working in the Dean's Office at the College of Design. Since then I have gained more knowledge and skills than I could have ever imagined when it comes the realm of architecture.Working directly for the Dean, Chief of Staff, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Associate to the Deans, the tasks I complete are wide spread. Besides secretarial work including printing, document creations in various Microsoft Office programs, mailings, etc; I also am responsible for other tasks within the greater College of Design community. Some of those tasks include the following:-Graphic Work for various events and projects-Event Scheduling and Planning-Various Research Projects

Oversaw crew when Manager was not present, dealt with customer complaints, money, daily logs, and the overall basic functions of the store.

As a crew member at Cold Stone Creamery I worked directly with out customers in ensuring that they received the ultimate ice cream creation with a great experience to keep them coming back for me. Along with providing the ultimate customer service, I complete daily tasks pertaining to serving, ice cream production, and cleaning.