Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Engineering Manager
Hy-Vee Inc.
04.2023 - Current
Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
Coordinated engineering team for projects in retail development
Responsible for implementing new fresh ordering system
Product Owner
Hy-Vee Inc.
08.2022 - 04.2023
Owned and prioritized product backlog.
Oversaw entire product deployments from vision and creation to rollout and delivery.
Managed implementation of new features by outlining plans and specifications such as how, where and when each component would work.
Focused on building critical features up front in order to identify constraints and technical challenges.
Technical Solutions Supervisor
Hy-Vee Inc.
08.2021 - 09.2022
Provide technical and procedural training of retail applications for store personnel
Assists with development, testing, and implementation of technical and procedural training for new and existing applications
Assisted with opening new locations.
Service Manager
Marick Inc
01.2013 - 08.2021
Planned and managed special projects to ensure they were completed on time and on budget
Regularly managed project and service work load and appropriately allocated resources
Analyzed graphs and trends to identify refrigeration issues to prevent potential failures, Plan the daily work of all Service Technicians
Diagnose and Repair Commercial Refrigeration and HVAC Systems
Diagnose and Repair electronic control systems including NOVAR and E2 systems.
Resolved customer complaints in professional and timely manner.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
Analyst
Hy-Vee Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2013
Analyzed Exceptions created from abnormal transactions on the registers
Investigated frauds at stores to ensure proper restitution
Assisted Loss Prevention investigators on cash shortages and other issues brought to their attention by the stores.
Monitored surveillance cameras and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Retail Support Specialist II
Hy-Vee Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2011
Helped store with issues on a variety of systems
Travels to stores to install new equipment
Does special assignments when delegated
Human Resource Manager
Hy-Vee Inc.
08.2007 - 01.2008
Responsible for hiring, training, and retaining store employees
Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
Coordinated JDRF fundraising resulting in over $3100 in funds raised
Planned, and coordinated all store functions, including the store picnic, Christmas party, and Department Head golf outing
Managed compliance with all Store and Corporate Policies.
Assistant Manager
Hy-Vee
01.2002 - 01.2007
Served as cashier trainer during register conversion
Assisted Store Director with up and downs
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Education
Refrigeration Mechanic -
US Dept. of Labor Apprenticeship Program
05.2018
High School Diploma -
East High School
Skills
Hardware Integration
Scrum Methodology
Gantt Charts
Second-Level Support
Microsoft Operating Systems
Microsoft Excel
HVAC
Software Development Tools: JIRA, Confluence
Affiliations
Evansdale Park and Recreation Board, Former Commissioner, Secretary
Co-Founder Cedar Valley Character Counts Committee
Former member Waterloo Community Education Advisory Board
Former Mentor -Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Former Chairman of the Congregation