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Sara Brand

Sara Brand

Chaska,MN

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven HR management leader with a proven track record in developing organizational structures that enhance employee satisfaction and improve retention rates. Skilled in fostering a culture of trust and authenticity, supporting managers in creating engaged, high-performing teams. Expertise in employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance, with a passion for coaching and leadership development. Recognized for reducing absenteeism and spearheading programs that align team member needs with business objectives. Committed to leveraging innovative strategies to build a guest-centric culture and improve operational efficiency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Executive Team Leader

Target
11.2022 - Current
  • Led a team to improve employee retention, resulting in the region’s lowest absentee rate for 2023.
  • Managed employee relations, compensation, and benefits, aligning business objectives with team engagement strategies.
  • Mentored and developed store leaders to champion a guest-centric culture, increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Forecasted and planned schedules that met both guest and team needs, improving work-life balance for employees.
  • Implemented performance management systems that established a culture of accountability and increased team productivity.
  • Leading the region for 2023 for best retention and lowest absent percentage awards.

Founder

Sara Brand LLC Coaching
01.2016 - Current
  • Provided personal development coaching to over 50 clients, focusing on emotional and cognitive healing to unlock their higher potential.
  • Leveraged multiple communication channels, including social media, podcasts, and blogs, to engage and grow a community of followers.
  • Organized local events and workshops in collaboration with businesses, raising neuroscience awareness through team-building efforts.
  • Featured in local speaking engagements, providing thought leadership on personal growth and ADHD management.

PTO President

La Academia
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Organized and executed fundraising events that generated $30,000 for the school, the highest in its history.
  • Secured approval for state grants to build outdoor classrooms, benefiting the school’s dual-immersion Spanish program.
  • Facilitated the largest voter turnout in school history, achieving a 99% approval rating for elected candidates.

Family Support Specialist

Stay At Home Mom
02.2012 - 01.2021
  • Fostered an environment for my three daughters that promoted creativity, safety, and healthy lifestyles, while strengthening familial relationships through consistent quality time.
  • Transitioned from a high-paced career into a balanced and strategic lifestyle rooted in routine and intentional parenting, fostering emotionally strong children with growth mindsets.
  • Actively participated in early childhood and family education classes, applying holistic techniques grounded in modern psychological and emotional research to enhance family dynamics and child development.

Store Manager & District Trainer

Lucky Brand Jeans
07.2010 - 08.2012
  • Opened and managed a $2M flagship store, growing a stable team of 15 employees and 10 managers over an 8-year period.
  • Transitioned the store’s business model from client-based book sales to an email-marketing approach, driving customer loyalty and sales growth.
  • Led training initiatives for leadership across 14+ stores, including 2 locations in Canada.
  • Also worked here from April 2004- June 2006.

Store Director & New Store Opening Coordinator

Martin + Osa
06.2006 - 05.2010
  • Directed new store openings across 7 locations, training store teams on customer service and operational processes.
  • Developed a leadership team of 8 managers who remained in key positions for the entirety of the company's history.
  • Boosted store revenue through effective team management and customer-centric service strategies.

Education

Certificate - Neuroscience

Certification Tiny Habits Academy
Stanford, California
05.2016

General - Business Administration

Minnesota School Of Business
Richfield, MN

General - General Studies

Rochester Community And Tech College
Rochester, MN

Skills

  • Creative and forward-thinking
  • Empathic and Intuitive
  • Authentic and Honest
  • Mediation/Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Leadership/Coaching
  • Human Resource Expertise
  • Talent Acquisition & Retention
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

  • AED Certified - 2023
  • CPR Certified- 2023
  • MN Food Safety- 3 year license- 2023

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 230 staff members.
  • Raised $30,000 through effectively fundraising in a single year with our PTO fundraising initiative.
  • Raised over $50,000 over two separate benefit dinners for The Smile Network
  • 2015 Champions of Hope Award for our fundraising efforts with The Smile Network
  • Ambassador for Bus Stop Mamas from 2018-2020
  • Parental Ambassador for The Smile Network
  • Registered Wedding Officiant in the State of Minnesota

Quote

Do you have a thought or does a thought have you?
Sara Brand

Interests

Beanbags

Volleyball

Paint By Number

Puzzles

Dancing & Music

Live concerts

Puns and good jokes!

Astrology and learning about the greater universe

Timeline

Human Resources Executive Team Leader

Target
11.2022 - Current

PTO President

La Academia
04.2019 - 08.2021

Founder

Sara Brand LLC Coaching
01.2016 - Current

Family Support Specialist

Stay At Home Mom
02.2012 - 01.2021

Store Manager & District Trainer

Lucky Brand Jeans
07.2010 - 08.2012

Store Director & New Store Opening Coordinator

Martin + Osa
06.2006 - 05.2010

Certificate - Neuroscience

Certification Tiny Habits Academy

General - Business Administration

Minnesota School Of Business

General - General Studies

Rochester Community And Tech College

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