AMY McCUTCHEON
St. Louis Park,MN
Summary
Enthusiastic and thoughtful professional with expertise in Grassroots Development, Leadership, Sales and Account Management. Experienced sales and grassroots leader with ability to drive growth, execute strategic initiatives, manage key influencers, legislators and caucuses. Proven success growing high performing teams, driving profits and expanding political influence. Exceeds project revenue goals by establishing metrics, assessing resources and execution of strategic initiatives. Outstanding leader in for profit and non-profit organizations including management of multi-million-dollar territory, management of a major acquisition and grassroots team leader driving state legislation. Visionary producer consistently exceeding annual growth targets and delivering favorable outcomes using high-level knowledge and relationships within Political arenas, Sales and Operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
NON-PROFIT CO-STATE DIRECTOR
Convention of States Action
, Minnesota
01.2020 - Current
- Lead a team of 45 and direct efforts of 44K supporters.
- Execute strategic initiatives with coalition partners.
- Lobby State Legislators to move legislation.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
HOMEMAKER AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TUTOR
Independent School District #191
Savage, MN
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Active parent of special needs child.
- Tutored and mentored across all subjects and grades K-12.
- Contributed to district level operational study groups.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
GROCERY CATEGORY MANAGER
SuperValu, Incorporated
Stillwater, MN
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Buyer of national grocery retail general merchandise.
- Managed sales book of $6.9 million across two organizations.
- Executed innovative operational efforts increasing store level participation.
- Produced annual growth consistently in excess of 10%.
- Monitored industry trends to identify new business opportunities and emerging product categories for expansion.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Coordinated with store operations teams to ensure proper execution of merchandising plans at the store level, driving consistent brand presentation across all locations.
- Increased overall category sales by developing and executing strategic merchandising plans.
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Quest Diagnostics, Incorporated
New Brighton, Minnesota
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Managed and up-sold Minnesota Hospital and Women’s Health accounts in excess of $9M.
- Resolved day-to-day service and operational challenges.
- Educated stakeholders across organizations.
- Led intricate operational efforts to acquire $50M competitor.
- Achieved annual sales revenue growth over 8%.
- Developed long-lasting client relationships by providing exceptional customer service and support.
- Analyzed data on client behavior patterns to inform future account management strategies, resulting in higher retention rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois06.1991
Skills
Team Leadership
Staff Development
Account Management
Operations Management
Sales
Buyer
Market Development
Market Analysis
Lobbying
Mergers and Acquisitions
Healthcare Operations
Customer Satisfaction
Customer Retention
Business Development
Strategic Initiative Planning
Competitive Analysis
Forecasting
Tutor and mentor
Product Marketing
Product Launch
MS Office
Nationbuilder
Timeline
NON-PROFIT CO-STATE DIRECTOR
Convention of States Action
01.2020 - Current
HOMEMAKER AND SCHOOL DISTRICT TUTOR
Independent School District #191
01.2008 - 01.2019
GROCERY CATEGORY MANAGER
SuperValu, Incorporated
01.2002 - 01.2008
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Quest Diagnostics, Incorporated
01.1994 - 01.2001
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Northern Illinois University
Similar Profiles
Joseph SalinasJoseph Salinas
Staff Lead at Action Figures Convention StaffingStaff Lead at Action Figures Convention Staffing
Michele VelaMichele Vela
Convention Staff Member at Action Figures Convention StaffingConvention Staff Member at Action Figures Convention Staffing
Summer BramzellSummer Bramzell
Events Co-ordinator at States and Kingdom (Gaming Convention)Events Co-ordinator at States and Kingdom (Gaming Convention)
Riley FinerRiley Finer
Communications Coordinator at University of Iowa Office of Community EngagementCommunications Coordinator at University of Iowa Office of Community Engagement
Brigid DalyBrigid Daly
Sr. Physical Therapist at Park NicolletSr. Physical Therapist at Park Nicollet