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Joan Maiers

Minnetonka,MN

Summary

Results-drive Executive and Entrepreneur with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of excellence in building successful operations and teams.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
Maple Grove, MN
03.2020 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for all aspects of running restaurant from hiring, training, marketing, prep, production, and financial tracking.

Vice President - Associate Services

Ascena Retail Group Inc
Duluth, MN
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Implemented and directed day-to-day operations of Global HR Shared Services team of 35 in-house resources and 55 offshore team members with $11M budget.
  • Developed centralized HR Operations Service Delivery Model for multiple retail brands through identification and streamlining of processes and team design.
  • Implemented Global HR Operations Shared Service Center of Excellence including stand up of offshore HR and IT support services and consolidation of HR/Payroll platforms to Workday.
  • Developed and drove strategy by upgrading systems, improving processes, and best in class execution to enhance shareholder value.

Vice President - Accounting and Payroll

Ascena Retail Group, Dressbarn & Maurices Inc.
Duluth, MN
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Management of centralized multi brand processing environment for: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets/Project Accounting, Payroll, T&E Processing, Financial Systems (Oracle) - implementations and system administration.
  • Successfully created and implemented Shared Service model for Accounting Functions (Oracle)
  • Championed implementations of multiple operating platforms for business, including ADP, Workday (HR) and Oracle (Financials), ensuring deliverables were completed on-time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Executed several integration transitions of M&A’s to company systems, processes and policies, ensuring smooth transition.
  • Maintained effective control environment by meeting all SOX requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Master of Arts - Business Management

College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN

Skills

  • Accounting
  • HR Operations
  • Business Transformation
  • Shared Service Management- Internal and Offshore
  • Project Planning and Implementation
  • System and Process Design
  • Change Management
  • Team Development

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill
03.2020 - 09.2022

Vice President - Associate Services

Ascena Retail Group Inc
01.2017 - 03.2020

Vice President - Accounting and Payroll

Ascena Retail Group, Dressbarn & Maurices Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

College of Saint Benedict

Master of Arts - Business Management

College of St. Scholastica
Joan Maiers