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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Lead and manage client projects through all phases of the project lifecycle (sales, planning, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support)• Propose, design, and implement solutions/upgrades, enhancements to solve client business needs• Document client business requirements and ensure all have been satisfied through the implementation• Configure, test, and deploy the Salesforce solution and any associated applications• Manage, coordinate, and delegate work of development teams• Conduct end user training for the Salesforce solution and provide necessary implementation documentation• Assist in R&D capacity understanding the needs of the market and designing solutions to meet those needs. Work with the developers to build those solutions to take to market• Build and maintain client relationships with new and existing clients• Working with clients to implement Salesforce Financial Service Cloud

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Responsible for sales and management of all Mac & Mac’s existing business with multiple major retailers• Develop and source new retail product and programs for each vendor (i.e., manufacturer) catered to specific retailers’ customer-base• Source new vendors to increase Mac & Mac’s clientele based on vendor’s product line and retailer viability• Communicate with retail buying teams with respect to sales, forecasting, supply chain management, and quality assurance• Manage small team tasked in dealing with day-to-day operations including sales reports, sample/product tracking, item setup and maintenance, and quote creation• Monitor current financial health of Mac & Mac with monthly commission reports and create quarterly financial projections for each upcoming selling season

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Manage multiple vendor/manufacturer accounts in order to provide sales to major retailers• Provide analysis with regard to presentation preparation & follow up on behalf of vendors• Utilize product information from vendors to prepare quotes• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product information, purchase orders, and product delivery• Track import and domestic shipments with manufacturers and transportation agencies• Review private label packaging and obtain approval from all parties involved• Coordinate with manufacturer any requests for product information, images, and samples• Communicate with both the retailer and manufacturers regarding any problems or concerns that arise• Research industry and fashion trends to be used in marketing of new product• Create and maintain various Excel spreadsheets for recapping and projecting manufacturer sales

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

ESP IT - Placing People FirstESP IT specializes in connecting exceptional IT professionals to the best opportunities at leading companies in the Twin Cities Metro Area. An IT consulting & direct hire firm, ESP has identified highly skilled IT professionals—ranging from developers to systems administrators to IT directors—for our clients’ consulting, direct hire, and contract-to-hire needs since 1968. We’re committed to finding our clients their greatest assets, advancing IT Pros' careers, and always placing people first.• Identify candidates through ESP’s internal applicant tracking database, referrals from other technology professionals, cold calls, networking, internet related boards and web initiatives• Connect with technical professionals via phone, e-mail and in-person interviews• Identify candidates’ key skills/strengths, personality, and preferential situations to make a match into an organization’s needs• Format resumes, create interview preparations and create other various documents• Build and maintain relationships with candidates to build a pipeline of talent• Coordinate and coach candidates for client interviews, debrief the candidates on client interview feedback and presents offers to candidates

Middleton, Wisconsin, United States

• Achieve balanced scorecard results in alignment with Members for Life Sales & Service Philosophy• Exhibit member-focused sales behaviors• Maintain a high degree of knowledge in all UW Credit Union products and services• Ensure all members requests are processed accurately and efficiently

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Head supervisor for all hockey-related sporting leagues• Hire and manage scheduling for all student officials• Serve as the on-site manager for general logistics and staff operations (officials and scorekeepers)• Preside over and resolve participant concerns (eligibility, protests, conduct, etc.)• Oversee set up operations for nightly IM activities and ensure equipment is in operable condition

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics, International Studies

Graduate Certificate In Global Business, International Business