About
I am a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in high-volume businesses such as Target and Best Buy. My passion for people and innovation has driven my success in driving sales growth, operational excellence, and financial accountability. My leadership style is people-centric, fostering high-performing teams and developing leaders who drive business success. I take pride in the fact that many of the team members I have mentored have ascended to director-level positions and above. My leadership journey is characterized by a focus on Lab & Innovation environments. I have excelled in guiding teams through change, partnering with HQ teams to test, measure, and scale new initiatives. This experience has honed my skills in innovation and change management, leading to the successful creation and implementation of store operating models, sales and marketing strategies, logistics and operational enhancements, and technology transformations. At Target, I led diverse teams of up to 4…
Experience
Store Director - Complex Super Target
Target · The Shoppes at Knollwood, MN
As Store Director, grew sales by 25%, improved financial accountability, and diversified team representation, by leading and developing 12 Executive Leaders and 29 Team Leaders in a business with $100M revenue and 450 Team Members.
Store Director
Target · Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States
As Store Director, delivered district-leading sales growth, team engagement, and financial accountability by leading and developing 6 Executive Leaders and 18 Team Leaders in a business of $55M revenue and 300 Team Members.
Senior Manager Home Sales
Best Buy · Western Minnesota and North Dakota
Executed sales and marketing strategies to deliver key performance objectives for the Home Theater, Appliance, Gaming, and Digital Imaging categories across 15 stores with over $190 million in sales.
Senior Manager Change Management and Field Implementation
Best Buy · Best Buy United States
Developed and implemented an efficient, cost saving operating model for 1,100 stores, including analysis of capacity and tasking by role and store type.
General Manager – Flagship and Lab Store
General Manager of 2 high profile Big Box stores ranging from $20-$45 million dollars in annual revenue, including Best Buy’s flagship retail store and Best Buy’s lab & innovation store.
Home Theater Market Manager
Best Buy · North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Grand opened Magnolia Premium Home Theater stores in 3 districts, collaborated to launch two new Geek Squad in-home services, and executed sales and marketing strategies for the Home Theater category across 35 stores.
District Sales Development Manager
Best Buy · Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
Created and executed sales strategies to grow profitable sales across 14 stores. Growing district profitability by increasing retention of key customers and the development of new business opportunities.
General Manager - Lab and Innovation Stores
General Manager of 2 Lab and Innovation stores ranging from $40-$55 million dollars in annual revenue. Tested new customer value propositions that increased sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
Conservation Intern
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Management of Freshwater grant portfolio, prepared congressional notifications, and assisted in drafting Cooperative Action Plans with governmental agencies.
Education
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - BS (In Progress), Natural Resources Management and Policy
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