Experience

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  Kmart corporation

  Feb 1987 - Feb 1988

  Assitant manager to the regional office

  Assigned to the Assistant Manager role at the Chicago Regional Office, covering a territory that included 128 Kmart stores. Duties included producing weekly hot product sheets on items that were top sellers within the company; meeting with vendors who were soliciting new products for Kmart; regional HR administration; and providing meeting prep support for Regional executives.

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  Kmart corporation

  May 1992 - May 2001

  Promoted to a newly created Regional Human Resource Trainer position, one of only 15 people awarded this position in the country. Given the responsibility of supporting the HR functions of 65 stores in 5 states, including training in new HR store managers, holding district leadership training seminars on various topics, completing HR store audits, and managing the individual store wage levels within the region. Also supported the Regional leadership during joint store visits and regional meeting presentations. Show less

  • General Store Manager

    Mar 1998 - May 2001

  • Regional Human Resource Trainer

    Sept 1994 - Mar 1998

  • General Store Manager

    May 1992 - Sept 1994
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  Kohl's department stores

  May 2001 - Nov 2002

  Pers/ops manager

  Pers/Ops Manager for the highest volume Kohls in the metro market. Responsibilities included recruiting, hiring, and training all staff; the annual review process, completing the weekly staff schedule; overseeing the door to floor shipment process; managing cashiering procedures; driving Kohls credit card acquisitions; and insuring store cleanliness exceeded corporate standards, along with other normal store management duties such as opening and closing the store, etc.

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  Old navy

  Nov 2002 - Oct 2009

  Store human resource manager

  Primary duties included maintaining a quality staff in both the hourly and leadership positions through proactive recruitment and interviewing techniques; training and ongoing development of all staff members; accountability for all retention and associate engagement efforts; management of all associate medical and personal issues as related to the work place; handling of applicable Employee Relations situations; and overseeing all performance management and review functions within the store. Also played a large roll in the day to day operational management of the store including opening and closing, sales floor supervision, customer care, maintaining proper product presentation standards were being met, along with reinforcing all company directives. Show less

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  Hosanna lutheran church

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Small group leader

  Scott is still a Small Group Leader for two ministries at Hosanna Lutheran Church. One is a couples group that does focused bible studies and local mission outreach. The other is a Small Group Leader for a freedom ministry at the church called "Water of Life."

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  Crossusa

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2012

  Director of human resources

  Provides Human Resources strategic direction and operational leadership for a growing IT Software support company. Main areas of responsibility include training and development, performance management, employee engagement and retention, benefits administration, employee wellness, policy and procedure creation and reinforcement, on boarding, compliance to State and Federal employment law, and organizational design and development. Plays a cruical role in providing a valuable HR perspective as part of the company's Executive Leadership Team. Show less

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  American cybersystems

  Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

  Director of human resources

  Total ownership of the human resources management of a combined staff of over 3000 full time employees for an international staffing solutions company that has over $400 million in combined revenue. Entrusted with creating a strong HR presence for the company; both from a service and strategic level. Currently focused on supporting the assimilation of the staff of 2 newly acquired companies, along with overseeing the benefit administration and open enrollment for the entire population. Also give ownership of reviewing and updating all polices, procedures and benefits across all divisions to bring consistency whereever possible. Show less

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  Walmart

  Mar 2013 - now

  Provide Human Resources expertise for a thriving Market of Walmart stores in the Twin Cities metro area. Given ownership to oversee the staffing and development needs of the leadership of the stores within the assigned market. React to any open door concerns and act as the advocate for the associates to insure they have a voice in their stores, while holding all accountable for the policies and procedures that help define Walmart as a great place to work. Drive diversity efforts for the market, along with community action activities to be sure to give back to the areas where we have the privilege to serve our customers. Show less

  • Assistant Store Manager

    Mar 2014 - now

  • Market Human Resources Manager

    Mar 2013 - Mar 2014