Rebecca Yttrie, MBA

Rebecca Yttrie, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over 25 years. Rebecca currently holds the position of Manager - Commercial Strategy at Alliance Entertainment since July 2021, where they are responsible for analyzing inventory, sales, returns, and processes to improve sales, reduce costs, and train account managers. Rebecca also collaborates with various internal teams and partners to optimize product selection and placement for retailers like WalMart US & Canada and Walmart.com. Prior to this role, they served as a Sr. Analyst - Commercial Strategy at Alliance Entertainment for 2.5 years.

Before joining Alliance Entertainment, Rebecca worked at Canteen One, a subsidiary of Compass Group, for 8 years. As a Sr. Client Operations Manager over National Accounts, they managed national accounts, handled client invoicing and contract review, and sourced products for local suppliers. Rebecca also served as a Vendor Liaison and Senior Invoice Consolidation Specialist during their tenure at Canteen One.

Rebecca's work experience also includes a role as an Accounts Receivable Specialist at Intereum, Inc., where they were responsible for collections, specialized billing, credit review, and client collaboration. Rebecca played a crucial role in building relationships with customers, processing receipts and payments, and administering invoicing and payment software.

Earlier in their career, Rebecca worked as an Accountant/Office Manager at Ultimate Backyard, a Designer/Sales at Collins Cabinets, and a Sales Coordinator at Drew Pearson Marketing. Rebecca began their career as an Architectural Sales Consultant at Major Industries, Inc.

Throughout their career, Rebecca has made significant contributions such as implementing new processes, handling costs and payments, and building strong relationships with clients. Rebecca holds an MBA degree, which further enhances their expertise in strategic decision-making and analysis.

Rebecca Yttrie received their MBA and B.S. degrees in Business and Accounting from the University of Phoenix, where they studied from 2007 to 2012. Prior to that, they earned an AAS degree in Marketing and Sales Management from Alexandria Technical and Community College between 1994 and 1996. Rebecca also pursued Building Construction Drafting and Estimating at St Cloud Technical College from 1991 to 1992, completing one and a half years toward an AAS degree. Rebecca obtained their high school diploma from Parkers Prairie High School in 1989, where they studied general and business studies from 1984 to 1989.

In addition to their formal education, Rebecca Yttrie has obtained several certifications. In March 2023, they completed the "Excel: Power Query for Beginners" certification from LinkedIn. In September 2018, they obtained certifications in "Agile Project Management Principles," "Critical Thinking," "Managerial Economics," and "Strategic Thinking," all from LinkedIn.