Experience

Mill Creek Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Present

  Mill Creek Entertainment is the industry's leading provider of value-priced DVD and Blu-ray features and compilations. Our television, movie, kids and special interest compilations have reset the bar for consumer value and gained massive adoption by traditional and non-traditional retailers alike. Our product line includes contemporary and classic films and television series, documentary series and popular kids programming, as well as independent films, Latino cinema, early learning and fitness. We also produce original content and license the majority of our owned content for digital distribution and VOD. Content partners include Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Warner Home Video, CBS Home Entertainment, Cookie Jar Entertainment, DHX Media, Classic Media, Mattel, Carsey-Werner Productions, BabyFirst TV and many more. Our products can be found in thousands of retail locations in a wide range of environments including mass merchants, membership clubs, consumer electronics, grocery, chain drug, convenience and specialty chains as well as online, catalog and direct response channels. Responsible for critical product quality checks prior to and following manufacturing of DVDs, CDs and Blu-ray discs, researched product information necessary for product manufacturing and sales. Head of Customer Service department and handled all customer complaints, questions and product recommendations. Coordinated communications between product development and sales departments, worked on traditional and on-line sales promotions for company and affiliated partners. Show less



Coon Rapids Lions Club

• Civic and Social Organizations

• Club Member

  • Aug 2004 - Present

  Started in 1954, The Coon Rapids Lions Club has been a vital part of the City and surrounding area. The Coon Rapids Lions Club has been serving this area longer than any other service organization in the community and five years prior to the incorporation of the City of Coon Rapids. We, the Lions, enjoy working to better the lives and well-being of all people in our community through the education and research programs the Lions sponsor for sight, hearing and diabetes. Lions also distribute glasses and fund medical programs for the prevention and relief of river blindness and raise funds for disaster relieve around the world. Locally, Coon Rapids Lions volunteer at, and raise funds for, local organizations such as the ACBC Emergency Food Shelf, Alexandra House Women's Shelter and Stepping Stone Homeless Shelter, the Mercy Hospital Wellness Van, Can-Do Canines and Feed My Starving Children. The Lions motto is “We Serve”. Our mission statement is “To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions Clubs”. I have served on the Club Board of Directors, Club Secretary, Club Vice President and Club President. Show less



Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair Of The Board Of Directors

  • Jul 2014 - Jun 2020

  The Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation has been working to help the blind and visually impaired since 1960. Through our support of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, our collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s Department of Ophthalmology, and our work collecting and distributing used eyeglasses, the Foundation helps countless people every day. The Foundation is affiliated with Lions Clubs International, the largest service club organization in the world, having 45,000 clubs and 1.35 million members worldwide. Founded in 1917, Lions Clubs International is best known for fighting blindness. In addition to helping in their communities, Lions members conduct vision screenings, equip hospitals and clinics, distribute medicine, and raise awareness of eye disease. Lions have a mission to provide vision for all, and the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation is proud to work hand-in-hand with Lions Clubs International. I joined the Board of Directors as a representative of District 5M-7 in July of 2014. I became Public Relations Committee chair in July of 2015. Assumed the role of Chair of the Board of Directors in July of 2016. Show less



Navarre Corporation

• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Jun 2004

  Researched and critiqued new product submissions for distribution consideration, coordinated communications between content providers, manufacturing firms and Navarre. Responsible for product quality control and inventory management procedures. Coordinated distribution of promotional materials to respective customers and sales staff from content providers. Performed cost analysis of authoring and manufacturing contracts for cost renegotiations. Coordinated inventory management and product transfers between US and Canadian warehouse facilities. Researched industry sales information for assisting sales staff. Video Program Coordinator, 2002-2004 Show less



Video Update, Inc.

• Director of Purchasing

  • Aug 1995 - Jun 2001

  Managed both Canadian and US department staffs (up to 15). Hired, trained and scheduled employees; conducted performance reviews, guided employee development and facilitated monthly department meetings. Coordinated departmental interaction as well as communication with operations, finance, marketing and advertising, store development, distribution and real estate departments. Directed all new release purchasing including in-store advertising and displays, new product testing and rollouts and store catalog inventory stocking. Served as distributor/studio liaison collecting information, negotiating prices and organizing sales meetings. Coordinated monthly store budgets and revenue projections. Organized and maintained sales program orders, special orders and defective returns. Organized monthly mailing procedures to retail locations. Assisted with reorganization plans during Chapter 11 proceedings. Director of Purchasing, 1999-2002 Product Manager, 1996-1999 Manager/Manager-in-Training, 1995-1996 Show less



VMD, Inc.

• United States
• Information Technology & Services

• Sales Manager

  • 1987 - 1995

  Managed 3 sales associates. Ordered all merchandise, coordinated and tracked shipments, resolved shipment problems and maintained inventories. Managed customer relations for entire company. Coordinated advertising and supply allocations. Initiated new customer recruitment programs including mass mailings, finder’s fees and discount offers. Sales Manager, 1989-1995 Buyer/Telemarketer, 1987-1989 Managed 3 sales associates. Ordered all merchandise, coordinated and tracked shipments, resolved shipment problems and maintained inventories. Managed customer relations for entire company. Coordinated advertising and supply allocations. Initiated new customer recruitment programs including mass mailings, finder’s fees and discount offers. Sales Manager, 1989-1995 Buyer/Telemarketer, 1987-1989



Show and Tell Video/Rainbow Video

• Manager

  • 1984 - 1995

  Opened and managed new franchise of video chain including payroll, staffing and finances. Managed 4 sales staff including scheduling, work assignments and incentive programs. Tested, ordered and marketed new products. Coordinated customer relations for entire company. Manager/Customer Service Associate, 1984-1995 (part-time: 1987-1995; full-time: 1984-1987) Opened and managed new franchise of video chain including payroll, staffing and finances. Managed 4 sales staff including scheduling, work assignments and incentive programs. Tested, ordered and marketed new products. Coordinated customer relations for entire company. Manager/Customer Service Associate, 1984-1995 (part-time: 1987-1995; full-time: 1984-1987)