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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Wayzata, Minnesota, United States

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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Provide full-desk talent management, recruiting and sourcing strategies, identifying top talent within Federal Contracting Operations, Human Resources, Internal Communications, Leadership Development, Estimating, Environmental, Risk Management, Supply Chain, including BLUvera, BLU54 and Equipment Solutions. • Provide best in class candidate experience and develop genuine long term relationships. • Managed an average of 15-25 open requisitions and 16 hiring managers… Show more • Provide full-desk talent management, recruiting and sourcing strategies, identifying top talent within Federal Contracting Operations, Human Resources, Internal Communications, Leadership Development, Estimating, Environmental, Risk Management, Supply Chain, including BLUvera, BLU54 and Equipment Solutions. • Provide best in class candidate experience and develop genuine long term relationships. • Managed an average of 15-25 open requisitions and 16 hiring managers simultaneously.• Partnered with College Recruiting team to create and deliver over 120 offers in high volume fall recruiting season. Show less

About Versique: Versique is one of the largest talent acquisition firms in the Midwest, and specializes in both consulting and permanent placement. The firm’s team has more than 350 years of combined experience, and has filled more than 300 positions in Minnesota in the last year. Practice Areas include: IT, HR, digital marketing, engineering/operations, finance/accounting, sales, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and executive retained search. Versique's internal digital marketing agency… Show more About Versique: Versique is one of the largest talent acquisition firms in the Midwest, and specializes in both consulting and permanent placement. The firm’s team has more than 350 years of combined experience, and has filled more than 300 positions in Minnesota in the last year. Practice Areas include: IT, HR, digital marketing, engineering/operations, finance/accounting, sales, CPG (consumer packaged goods), and executive retained search. Versique's internal digital marketing agency specializes in providing clients SEO, PPC, inbound marketing, and more. To learn more, visit www.versique.com. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Chaska, Minnesota

Edina, Minnesota

Networker - Connector - Personality +Super-networker who connects online and in person; where there's a will, there's a way! Adept problem solver and self-taught in all the ways that count that guides critical thought and strategy throughout the day. Competitive yet analytical, this never-stop sourcing and talent assessment pro will find you candidates you've only dreamed about.Sourcer and talent assessment extraordinaire; gets the job done with super-sleuth detective skills and… Show more Networker - Connector - Personality +Super-networker who connects online and in person; where there's a will, there's a way! Adept problem solver and self-taught in all the ways that count that guides critical thought and strategy throughout the day. Competitive yet analytical, this never-stop sourcing and talent assessment pro will find you candidates you've only dreamed about.Sourcer and talent assessment extraordinaire; gets the job done with super-sleuth detective skills and vivacious, sincere, outgoing personality. A dedicated problem solver with a solid work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit who knows the meaning of RESULTS and how to achieve them. Quickly builds candidate pipelines with a fine ear and a gift for seeking out pure potential, accomplished professionals and creative minds. Strategic matchmaker... client advocate... adventurous spirit... and spot-on! Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Developed, planned and created strategy and product for trend right private label ladies sweater assortments. - Drove $8M in annual sales for one of the largest sweater manufacturers in China.- Launched a key item table program with a 38% increase over LY in 2014.- Created two key item styles generating 375K units in sales, 25% of the client’s 3rd quarter sweater OTB in 2013. - Realigned assortment mix and maximized trending elements for Joe Fresh, JC Penney’s, Christopher… Show more - Developed, planned and created strategy and product for trend right private label ladies sweater assortments. - Drove $8M in annual sales for one of the largest sweater manufacturers in China.- Launched a key item table program with a 38% increase over LY in 2014.- Created two key item styles generating 375K units in sales, 25% of the client’s 3rd quarter sweater OTB in 2013. - Realigned assortment mix and maximized trending elements for Joe Fresh, JC Penney’s, Christopher and Banks, Walmart, Shopko, and QVC.- Spearheaded an in-depth four week training program in Hong Kong office and China factories integrating technical and production aspects of manufacturing sweaters into our design process. Show less

- Designed original seasonal collection based on Target's four holiday trend categories in table top and party décor for a domestic importer; designed and created prototypes, product specification details, and completed sample requests.- Introduced key new supplier to this company through business partnership connections in China which resulted in a very successful and profitable relationship for both companies.- Introduced and implemented new processes to improve sampling and… Show more - Designed original seasonal collection based on Target's four holiday trend categories in table top and party décor for a domestic importer; designed and created prototypes, product specification details, and completed sample requests.- Introduced key new supplier to this company through business partnership connections in China which resulted in a very successful and profitable relationship for both companies.- Introduced and implemented new processes to improve sampling and development efficiencies. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Identified market trends, developed and executed product development strategies for seasonal home décor categories.- Managed product development process from conception to market introduction with major mass merchant retailers. Implemented pricing strategies to maximize profitability.- Created and sourced exciting product ideas, partnered with in-house and freelance artists, as well as overseas suppliers.- Managed packaging process, developed timelines, ensured guidelines and… Show more - Identified market trends, developed and executed product development strategies for seasonal home décor categories.- Managed product development process from conception to market introduction with major mass merchant retailers. Implemented pricing strategies to maximize profitability.- Created and sourced exciting product ideas, partnered with in-house and freelance artists, as well as overseas suppliers.- Managed packaging process, developed timelines, ensured guidelines and specifications were followed. Show less

- Designed and developed innovative product offerings for five corporate divisions, utilized market research, trend insight, and strong knowledge of customer base.- Coordinated marketing strategies, packaging, target pricing, and merchandising concepts for all new products.- Created and implemented product development process for all divisions and manufacturing facilities incorporating systematic and comprehensive communication throughout all points of development.

- Generated results above sales plan and drove double digit increases resulting in $6M in sales with Target Home Décor, Home Improvement, Domestics, Stationary, and Sporting Goods departments for this Overseas Trading Company.- Sourced, identified, and presented compelling product concepts in cooperation with offices in Korea, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Japan, including yearly Target buying/sourcing trips.- Developed strong partnerships… Show more - Generated results above sales plan and drove double digit increases resulting in $6M in sales with Target Home Décor, Home Improvement, Domestics, Stationary, and Sporting Goods departments for this Overseas Trading Company.- Sourced, identified, and presented compelling product concepts in cooperation with offices in Korea, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and Japan, including yearly Target buying/sourcing trips.- Developed strong partnerships, identified new opportunities for business growth, utilized strong domestic market insight and international product knowledge. Show less

Eden Prairie, Mn

- Generated $1.5M in sales 1994 and $3M in sales 1995 with Target, Walgreens, and several regional retailers.- Developed, presented, and implemented sales, inventory, and markdown plans for major discount and drug chains.- Developed packaging, assortment, merchandising, and display concepts for client approval.- Managed a team of four Account Managers in retail and replenishment theory in regards to business with Wal-Mart, Target, Kohls, Shopko, Montgomery Wards, Walgreens, Dayton… Show more - Generated $1.5M in sales 1994 and $3M in sales 1995 with Target, Walgreens, and several regional retailers.- Developed, presented, and implemented sales, inventory, and markdown plans for major discount and drug chains.- Developed packaging, assortment, merchandising, and display concepts for client approval.- Managed a team of four Account Managers in retail and replenishment theory in regards to business with Wal-Mart, Target, Kohls, Shopko, Montgomery Wards, Walgreens, Dayton Hudson Corp, and several regional retail companies. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

- Managed Plus Size and Maternity RTW department’s average inventory supporting $120M in sales, category replenishment plans, and maintained in stock position for over 1800 SKUs.- Consecutively surpassed sales goals, turnover, and contribution plans: - 1993 spring season $2M over plan sales, $.8M in contribution, turnover by 2% - 1992 $2.7M or 8% over plan sales/25% above LY, $2M in contribution/13% above plan/34% above LY - turnover by 8%.- Coached and developed a team of three… Show more - Managed Plus Size and Maternity RTW department’s average inventory supporting $120M in sales, category replenishment plans, and maintained in stock position for over 1800 SKUs.- Consecutively surpassed sales goals, turnover, and contribution plans: - 1993 spring season $2M over plan sales, $.8M in contribution, turnover by 2% - 1992 $2.7M or 8% over plan sales/25% above LY, $2M in contribution/13% above plan/34% above LY - turnover by 8%.- Coached and developed a team of three executives in systems, replenishment theory, and career development.- Utilized strong leadership, training, and communication skills. Show less