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Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Utilize Omni and IBM Notes software to accurately and proficiently process retirement contributions. Format Excel worksheets from clients so data can be transferred effectively into company software.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Partnered with Robert Half/Accountemps to pursue a career in finance, supply chain, analysis, or accounting. Though I did not accept any positions with Robert Half/Accountemps, I gained valuable interview experience and met a number of great people.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Manage and coordinate all operations and procedures for the Wallcoverings, Pet, and Grocery Department at Menards. Inventory management in this department is crucial to providing a well organized department for Menards' guests.Accurate inventory management ensures grocery is fully stocked with non-perishable goods and fresh dairy products. The entire department runs smoothly and eliminates costly waste due to out of stocks and double handling of merchandise.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Performed all management functions for the Plumbing and Housewares department at Menards. Guest service is top priority, so it is important to provide a department that is fully stocked, organized, and clean. The following highlights a few daily activities in this department:Communicate with general office, vendors, and store management with regard to special order merchandise. Perform logistics investigation using organizational software to ensure our guests possess accurate information with regard to their special order merchandise.Coordinate department team members and morning stock team members by efficiently organizing responsibilities and effectively communicating department objectives.Calculate payroll to sales to determine staffing needs.Complete department opening and closing procedures.Maintain department inventory to ensure the DCM system accurately addresses ordering needs.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Transferred leadership, analytical, and problem solving skills in a retail environment to effectively manage store and guest expectations. Developed retail management and effective leadership skills in the Menards management training program. Utilized organizational software systems to assist guests at Menards while effectively maintaining high merchandising standards for the department.Calculated daily sales goals for the department's team members.

Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove

CRLA Certified Tutor (College Reading & Learning Association), Level IBusiness Management tutor with an emphasis on the following topics: Microsoft Excel & Word, Business writing, Financial Accounting I & II, Micro & Macroeconomics, Business Law, Ethics, Finance, Marketing, and online learning strategies.

Woodbury, Minnesota

Created a WBS, a project plan, a schedule for deliverables, and a Gantt chart to track progress and provide a visual representation for the project. Submitted deliverables on-time, exceeded expectations, and remained flexible in order to complete additional deliverables as requested.Developed vision, mission, value proposition, and consumer profile to guide business operationsRecommended new sales strategy that projected an increase in closed sales by 30%Analyzed processes and influenced change in direct sales company from traditional to inbound marketing based. Owner projections: 50% increase in qualified prospects in 1st 6 months; 150% increase in qualified prospects in 1st full year of implementationParticipated in Business Network International networking events

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Organized and coordinated the technician team that was responsible for implementing project upgrades in 58 jet-way bridges. Enhanced the attributes of team members through training and development, and encouraged them to display their leadership capabilities on the job while communicating with airport personnel, management, and peers.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Project Management Lead on projects of various size and scope. Managed operations for 30 employee business such as scheduling, training, accounting, and communications. Developed blueprints and created estimates for project materials, human resources, scheduling, and all related expenses. Negotiated union and non union contracts and ensured compliance.