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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Promoted to drive and implement our regional technology vision, aligned with our global strategy. Expanded responsibilities as region CIO, within the executive North American leadership team. Support the day-to-day business and lead delivery of our technology solutions and analytics center of excellence to improve productivity, enable performance, competitiveness, and increase market share.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Led teams responsible for all regional technology needs across multiple functions and business brands. This included business relationship management; business solutions & product management; architecture & engineering; PMO & strategy realization; and infrastructure & operations.

St. Paul, Mn, Us

Promoted to drive and implement a global technology vision. Worked with the Board of Directors to ensure customer satisfaction, efficient business operations, and data driven decision making to achieve revenue/EBITDA goals. Led teams responsible for internal infrastructure, including corporate systems, security, hardware, data architecture, and business intelligence. Additionally, led engineering and product development for external sales and field operations, the corporate Support Call Center, and all Supply Chain operations. Major accomplishments:• Led integration of two growth acquisitions and one technology asset purchase increasing revenue/EBITDA• Modernized IT infrastructure reducing cyber security risk, moving from external reviewed F-rating to B-rating in six months• Implemented Arlanda airport’s first luggage cart radio-frequency identification (RFID) system in Stockholm, Sweden

St. Paul, Mn, Us

Recruited to define the inaugural corporate technology strategy. Designed a team structure for future growth and corporate evolution. Led 55 employees over three aspects of the business including product engineering, technology development, and supply chain.Major accomplishments:• Implemented a master data HRIS, driving consistent corporate scheduling and employee management for 1500 employees• Built integrated labor and operations end user reporting, resulting in 10% improved productivity or over $1M gained labor efficiencies• Transformed vending operating system for connected data monitoring of equipment errors, inventory, and cash collections

Ewing, New Jersey, Us

Provided strategic direction to improve business processes and data visibility across the retail industry, collaborating with 135+ organizations. Consulted with current and prospective GS1 US members in identifying industry issues, trends, and opportunities.Major accomplishments:• Drove need for an efficient retail business analytics data sharing standard, resulting in board approved industry research• Recruited and engaged 45+ organizations on data management, business intelligence and overall retail operations

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Managed the Business Intelligence portfolio of self-service solutions for Target’s merchandising teams and vendor community. Led a 35+ member team to develop data and reporting across merchandising capabilities (including customer data, pricing, promotions, sales, inventory, assortment, & healthcare). Responsible for aligning and prioritizing capital investments.Major accomplishments:• Launched new retail analytics self-service solution, leveraging data technologies across Teradata, Hadoop and MicroStrategy, while also discontinuing the use of legacy systems and process• Implemented first ever Target integrated omni-channel information across sales, inventory, margin, and unit planning• Developed innovative 'agile based' change adoption plan and drove faster rates of use in 8000+ internal & external users

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Promoted to drive enterprise-wide Item and Business Partner master data capabilities. Led a 60+ member team to deliver system solutions and optimized business processes. Championed a portfolio of multi-year investments that enabled a single source of data.Major accomplishments:• Created “industry-leading” (assessed by Accenture) data operations team focused on governing and managing data quality • Integrated e-commerce and stores item data to enable an omni-channel foundation• Replaced legacy tools, ensuring data was available in 300+ downstream systems with no business interruption• Implemented successful change adoption strategy, which converted Target onto a new item set up system and process across 3000+ users within multiple internal teams and all merchandising external vendors

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Promoted to develop solutions within Merchandising Business Intelligence. Built a long-term Merchandising Business Intelligence strategy and multi-year portfolio roadmap. Led a five member team to deliver new and enhanced reporting.Major accomplishments:• Planned, prioritized and aligned multiple initiatives with merchandising VP/SVPs for future delivery• Implemented reporting solutions for sales/unsaleable and food distribution within newly acquired technology

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Selected from field operations to lead technology projects focused on merchandising initiatives, supply chain and guest experience. Represented store teams as a liaison between technical development and business operations. Defined project requirements and ensured successful testing and system rollout.Major Accomplishments:• Implemented POS upgrade to sell cellular phones and data plans in Target stores, collaborating with two major telecommunications companies• Created Stores’ supply chain strategy with unprecedented Merchandising and Distribution pyramid alignment• Led multiple proof of concepts to select initiatives improving productivity and available inventory, such as case pack replenishment, backroom space innovation, and location specific case pack labels

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Promoted to Store Manager responsible for location results across HR, logistics, guest experience, and all product/services offered, including pharmacy and food services. Led teams of 200+ people to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence. Met financial goals successfully overseeing the P&L, budget, and expense.Major Accomplishments:• Planned and executed new store opening, on time and within budget, including hiring and developing team• Led store remodel, sustaining sales through remodel and improving sales by 20% after completion• Drove $35M+ in sales and revenue annually

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Promoted to Assistant Store Manager leading and developing team leaders and managing teams of 50+ people. Managed payroll and scheduling for logistics and salesfloor operations. Led teams to execute daily logistics operations including, overnight unload, stocking, stockroom accuracy and receiving processes. Managed accessories and apparel presentation.Major Accomplishments:• Opened new store focused on logistics and accessories/apparel start up, team hiring, and training• Prepared and led two successful CEO apparel visits for annual merchandising planning

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Roles varied throughout this timeframe working within Target stores, including guest service team leader and executive intern.