Mandie Begin

Mandie Begin has a diverse work experience spanning over 16 years. Most recently, they held the position of Vice President of Human Resources at Bushel since July 2021. Prior to that, they worked as Vice President of Human Resources at Forum Communications Co. from October 2020 to July 2021. Mandie also served as a Human Resources Manager at Corelink Administrative Solutions from September 2018 to October 2020.

Before joining Corelink Administrative Solutions, Mandie was the Manager of Total Rewards at Bobcat Company from September 2017 to September 2018. In this role, they led the compensation and benefits for North America and developed strategies to ensure market competitiveness of the company's compensation programs.

From April 2016 to September 2017, Mandie worked as the Director of Human Resources at Wanzek Construction, Inc. Mandie also had a previous role at Wanzek as an HR/Benefits Manager from September 2014 to April 2016. In these positions, they supervised employee benefits and administered various employee benefits programs.

Prior to their time at Wanzek, Mandie worked at American Crystal Sugar Company as a Benefits & Systems Administrator from September 2013 to September 2014. In this role, they ensured accurate administration of multiple employee benefit plans and responded to employee inquiries regarding benefits and pay practices.

Mandie's earlier experience includes roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. From January 2013 to September 2013, they worked as an Online Services Consultant, leading implementation projects and providing technical expertise. Before that, they held the role of Worksite Benefits Service Representative from September 2009 to January 2013, where they serviced, retained, and sold payroll deduction products.

Lastly, Mandie worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota as a Benefits & Compensation Specialist from May 2005 to September 2009. In this role, they communicated benefit programs to employees, analyzed utilization data, researched plan changes, and administered the incentive program.

Mandie Begin obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from North Dakota State University. Additionally, in June 2009, they obtained a certification as a Retirement Plans Associate from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School. In March 2012, they obtained another certification as a Group Benefit Plans Associate, also from the same institutions. In May 2012, they obtained the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist certification from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School.