Awards

Debbie Cottrell SPHR, SHRM - SCP

Woodbury, MN  (651) 706-2849  debrascottrell@gmail.com

Elior North America

Seeds of Success
Human Re sour c e Exec ut ive
Award Results Driven Human Resources Executive, Trainer and
2017 Educator with over 20 years of experience. Adept at building
relationships and influencing others. Strategic business
U.S. Bank partner and facilitator of organizational change.
Silver Shield Award
(Recognized for
achievements and Key Skills
leadership in the  Employee Relations  Performance Management
Diversity and Inclusion  Diversity Leadership  Talent Acquisition
function)
 Training and Development  Multi Unit Experience
2013
 Leadership Development  Compensation and Benefits
Neiman Marcus
Monarch Award
Winner
Professional Experience
(Annual honor
recognizing one Elior North America – Roseville, MN 2015 – present
Neiman Marcus Senior Director, Human Resources and Training
Associate for their Direct the Human Resource and Training functions supporting
commitment to
15,000 employees in 48 states. Lead seven direct reports in the
volunteerism and
community) areas of employee relations, talent acquisition and management,
2012 training and development and risk management.
Key Results:
NMG Best  Designed and implemented Elior Leadership Development
(Neiman Marcus’ most Program.
prestigious award)  Developed hiring tool kit and onboarding programs for field
2011
leaders.

Neiman Marcus Vermillion State Bank – Vermillion, MN 2014 – 2015

Service Star
Human Resources Director
2010
Build and develop HR department and initiatives from the ground
up for community bank with 6 branch locations to help position the
Macy’s Star company for growth.
Academy Winner

U.S. Bank – Minneapolis, MN 2013 – 2014

Albinson All-Star Senior Human Resources Business Partner, AVP
Award Winner Provide HR guidance to Commercial Bank Market Presidents
supporting 24 regions in 13 states.
“Debbie is the best
HR Manager that I Diversity and Inclusion Project Manager
have worked with in Manage the College and High School Diversity Internship Programs.
my career. Debbie Work directly with the U.S. Bank Executive Diversity Council and top
had run the store U.S. Bank leaders. Liaison for BRGs (business resource groups.)
very successfully as
Key Results:
the acting General
Manager on two  Designed, developed and implemented the Diversity and
occasions for an Inclusion Communication Strategic Plan.
extended period of
time. She was a Neiman Marcus – Minneapolis, MN 2009 – 2013
prime factor in the Human Resources Manager
Mall of America store
being a leader in
Managed all aspects of recruitment, compensation, training,
customer service for employee relations, benefits and payroll. Responsible for creation
several years.” and management of $2 million payroll budget.
Ed B. Key Results:
VP/General  Developed a recruitment and retention plan that reduced
Manager employee turnover from 48% to 24%.
Macy’s Mall of  Led employee giving team achieving #1 rank in dollars per
America
capita in the Company.
Debra Cottrell SPHR, SHRM - SCP
“Debbie was an Macy’s – Minneapolis, MN 1999 – 2009
incredible mentor and
Director, Human Resources and Diversity
had a true interest in
people and their Manage the Human Resources function for the Macy’s North
development. She corporate teams supporting 62 store locations in 5 states and
taught me how to Macy’s National Food Division. Provide HR consultation and support
coach associates and to SVP, VP and Director level leaders. Led Diversity initiative.
the importance of Key Results:
addressing matters in a
proactive and positive
 Led successful restructure of Minneapolis, Chicago and
way even if they were Detroit corporate teams.
difficult. Debbie  Implemented recruiting and selection tools and
brought to the team developmental strategies for food division supporting 100
the value of hiring and restaurant units nationally.
keeping the best
people and she focused
the leadership team on Diversity Manager
retention and Led Diversity strategy and holistic plan supporting Macy’s North
succession planning. I Corporate and 62 store locations in 5 key business areas:
grew as a “business
workforce, marketing, communication, supplier diversity and
owner” because of
Debbie and she taught strategic community partnerships.
me how to impact my Key Results:
business to drive top  Facilitated Valuing Diversity Training to 500 leaders across
line sales. Debbie’s the organization.
energy and motivation  Achieved 122% of workforce goal focusing on both external
made people want to
work for her and want
recruitment and internal promotion.
to perform.”  #1 Division in non-Retail MWBE spend achieved through
Jenna W. inclusive sourcing activities and partnerships with local
Sales Manager and organizations that promote supplier diversity.
Direct Report
Macy’s Assistant Store Manager
Manage a $30 million store location leading 9 direct and 150
“Debbie is one of the
region’s stand-out
indirect reports. Successful in driving results by focusing on
Leaders, a go-to specific opportunities. Was credited with driving a gain in business
trainer and a mentor for entire Minneapolis Region based on the strong business
for new HR performance at my location.
Managers... “
(Excerpts from
performance
Human Resources Manager
review) Manage the Human Resources function for a $50 million location
supporting 500 associates. Developed and led a retention
“Debbie consistently initiative that reduced employee turnover from 108% to 75%.
sets high standards Implemented a recruitment and selection plan that reduced job
to support the vision
vacancy average from 17% to 1.7%
of elevated company
performance to
potential. She Career Progression
identified and Human Resources Manager Albinson Reprographics
challenged Human Resources Generalist National Business Systems
complacency at all
levels and quickly has
established herself as Volunteer Experience/Community Involvement
a credible and Home and School Network Vice –President Holy Trinity Catholic School
consistent leader. School Board Advisory Council Vice –President St. Helena Catholic School
DECA Career Development Conference Judge MN and WI
Debbie makes
thought out, sound
decisions and
balances coaching Education
with consistent and MS, Training and HR Development (anticipated graduation 2018)
creative recognition BS, Business and Marketing Education
at the individual and University of Wisconsin – STOUT, Menomonie, WI
group levels…….”
(Excerpts from
performance SPHR and SHRM - SCP Certifications
review)