Heather J. Trautman, Mba, Eli-Mp Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

In November of 2022, I formed a partnership with Carolyn Ramsey and together we launched The Upside Experience. We are a coaching and facilitation group that inspires the awesome in people and organizations. We have combined our decades of experience working with leaders and organizations in driving transformational change. We create powerful experiences that enable individuals and teams to reach their full potential.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Woman-owned, business & leadership development consulting company.

Greenbush, Minnesota, United States

Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Warroad, Minnesota, United States

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Mn

Promoted through a series of increasingly responsible leadership roles, culminating in appointment as Senior Sourcing Manager for Footwear in 2012. Challenged to lead business model revamp to shift from Target-defined to market-driven timing and action, as well as a shift from leveraging domestic-only vendors to include direct-to-factory, a first in Target history. Enabled team to surpass profit margin goals by >30 BPs while redesigning sourcing platform.SOURCING MANAGER – WOMEN’S SHOES [1 YEAR]Strengthened vendor and partner engagement; realized vendor mix to exceed seasonal goals by 65 BPs. Led domestic and international sourcing trips. Piloted seasonal strategy workshops later expanded to 6 key partners. Established quarterly meeting structure with Target teams in China, Vietnam, India, Thailand, and the US. Presented engagement best practices to Global Leadership Team.SENIOR MANAGER – ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS [3 YEARS]Played a key role in supporting Target’s then-largest corporate transformation initiative to streamline >100 financial systems to 14. Designed project vision for organizational change management, engagement strategy, and SAP training; saved millions in expenses. Trained >200 personnel in project management principles; project recognized as benchmark for subsequent transformations.SENIOR PROCESS ANALYST – ASSURANCE [3 YEARS]Planned and guided financial and operational audits; conceived, built the business case, and won senior executive approval for creation of an Assurance Operations Team. Unified operations, trimmed hiring expenses, and simplified on-boarding. SKILLS: Business Transformation | Vendor Management & Engagement | International Sourcing | Partner Engagement | Talent Development| Profit Margin Improvement | Organizational Improvement | Engagement Strategy Design | Training & Development | Product Management | Project Management | Department Build-Out | Change Management | Business Process Re-engineering

Minneapolis, Mn

Oversaw internal operations and IT audit projects for customers in the banking, manufacturing, and insurance industries. Trained new staff.SKILLS: Client Management | IT Auditing | Project Management | Staff Training

Minneapolis, Mn

SKILLS: Client Management | Risk Analysis & Consulting

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership

Bachelor’S Degree, Organizational Management

Activities and Societies: Earned a Minor in Vocal Performing; member of the Gustavus Touring Choir & Dance Company

Associate’S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Business & Music Focus; member of the Bethany Touring Choir