Sara Porter

Experience

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  Cargill

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Business Analyst

  - Coordinated and led the Y2K readiness effort for the department. - Facilitated national sales meetings for new and existing customers. - Developed EDI set up and support plans for major customers

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  U.S. Peace Corps

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Small Business Advisor

  - Facilitated business sustainability sessions for families and groups. - Mentored women business owners on leadership and profitability. - Advised on a business plan and best practices for a start up tourism company. - Developed standard curriculum for community courses around technology tools that fit with the culture and available resources.

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  BORN

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Consultant

  Clients have included: Carlson Leisure Group, Deluxe, Allianz, Medtronic, Stellram and Definity

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  Solutia Consulting

  Jul 2003 - May 2009

  Consulting Manager

  Clients have included: Target, GMAC, UHG Optum, Carlson Leisure Group, C.H. Robinson, Imation and Best Buy

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  PMC, Inc.

  May 2009 - Feb 2023

  Owner and Principal Consultant

  Clients have included: Allina Health, Andersen Corporation, Revel, Target Corp, space150 and Lerner Publishing

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  Storyworks1

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  Product+Development
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  Best Buy

  Dec 2020 - Feb 2023

  Lead Agile Coach
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  Thrivent

  Feb 2023 - now

  Sr. Product Transformation Coach