Experience

Waterfront Restoration LLC

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  For 15 years Waterfront Restoration LLC has been the preferred full-service provider of ecologically conscious, non-chemical control of AIS and nuisance plants on nearly every metro lake. We have earned the title as "The most referred lake weed removal company" by hundreds of residential homeowners, Park and Recreation Boards, Lake Associations, Watershed Districts, Municipality Boards, and HOAs throughout Minnesota, by utilizing the most thorough and specialized SCUBA by-the-root deep cleaning process in the lake weed removal industry. This service provides instant results that extract 95% of the entire root structure, stalks, and biomass of invasive and nuisance weeds. Our service lines include watercraft inspections, SCUBA by the root removal, rapid response control, floating weed cleanup, dangerous debris cleanup, zebra mussel extraction, and non-chemical product sales. We are proud to provide exceptional quality and service that solves the problems many lake residents face and a service that creates beautiful lakeshores that families love. Show less



Target

• Mexico
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Store Director | General Manager

  • Aug 2015 - May 2018

  Manage operations of a multifaceted Super Target store grossing over $50 million in annual sales. Responsible for hiring, training, and developing a diverse and inclusive team of 230 employees to align store goals and performance with overall company mission. Each year I have increased store sales and profitability through multi-level collaboration, excellent customer experience, and long-term planning based on metrics, goals, and best practices. I have demonstrated fiscal responsibility by operating within labor budgets, reducing controllable expenses, and shortage reduction. Achievements:- Served two years as District Payroll Captain for ten peer stores; driving fiscal accountability to operate within monthly labor budgets.- Recognized as a "Golden Contribution" store (beat annual sales goals and operated under payroll budget) in 2015 and 2017. Show less

• Store Director | General Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  As the Store Director (General Manager) I am responsible for all Store operations, planning, prioritization for the entire building and leading a high-performing team of managers and team members.Achievements: - Managed a team of 90 employees, grossing over $15 million in annual sales focused on increasing efficiency and productivity.- Assessed business performance, implemented a growth plan, and led a declining store to positive sales increases and profitability. - Served as District Community Captain and engaged ten store's teams to serve in their communities through volunteer work. Show less

• Assistant Store Director, Overnight Logistics

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Led the Merchandise Replenishment team process at a store grossing $80 million in annual sales and created a streamlined and agile process. I was responsible for all supply chain, replenishment, and in-stock functions of the store. - Served as District Logistics Resource communicating and coordinating support for ten stores in their operational execution. - Identified top talent, provided leadership development, and promoted nine direct reports based on identified staffing needs.

• Assistant Store Director, Food

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2012

  As an Assistant Store Director of Food and Beverage at the Rochester, MN North Super Target my responsibilities include:- Lead the day to day operations of the Store Food teams and vendor partnerships- Ensuring all company-wide food processes are executed to guarantee brand consistency- Develop and implement strategies to maximize service levels, meet payroll, and achieve expense control- Review presentation, pricing and signing for accuracy- Being the leader on duty by responding to guest and team member concerns, as well as opening and closing the store and ensuring all Target property and personnel are secureAchievements:- Improved Grocery Department profitability in each perishable area (Bakery, Deli, Produce, Meat, Starbucks, and Cafe) by partnering with key stakeholders and implementing operational changes, while also growing sales to over $40 million annually. - Developed department standards that reduced waste, saved labor costs, delivered excellent customer experience and increased sales.- Established a strong Food Safety culture resulting in four consecutive years of successful regulatory inspections. Show less



Gustavus Technology Services

• Senior Consulting Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

  Assist students and staff with technology issues; promoted from staff position to one of five giving leadership to 30 helpline staff (training, work direction, liaison with professional staff) and collaborate with professional staff on department operations. Assist students and staff with technology issues; promoted from staff position to one of five giving leadership to 30 helpline staff (training, work direction, liaison with professional staff) and collaborate with professional staff on department operations.



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Specialist

  • May 2007 - May 2009

  With merchandising team sold personal computers and home office equipment. With merchandising team sold personal computers and home office equipment.



Mayo Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Mentorship

  • May 2006 - Sep 2006

  Research assistant at the Mayo clinic MRI Research Lab. Conducted studies on the affects of radio frequency during magnetic resonance imaging, recorded data, analyzed data, assisted in manuscript preparation. Research assistant at the Mayo clinic MRI Research Lab. Conducted studies on the affects of radio frequency during magnetic resonance imaging, recorded data, analyzed data, assisted in manuscript preparation.