Shannon Bruns Mba

Shannon Bruns, MBA, SPHR has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Shannon currently holds the position of Vice President of Talent and Category Management at Lil' Drug Store Products since January 2021 and previously served as the Executive Director of Talent & Category Management from January 2018 to January 2021.

Before joining Lil' Drug Store Products, Shannon worked as the Practice Administrator at Family Medicine Specialists, P.C. from December 2011 to December 2017. In this role, they managed the overall operations of an independently-owned family medicine practice, overseeing strategic planning, financial management, human resources, information technology, public relations, and facilities management functions.

Prior to that, Shannon worked at Rockwell Collins, where they held various HR positions. Shannon served as an HR Business Partner from May 2011 to November 2011, providing HR support to the Commercial Systems Vice-President of Engineering and other executives. Shannon also worked as a Sr. Human Resources Representative in the Deployment Team from October 2010 to May 2011, supporting various programs and projects. Additionally, Shannon worked as a Sr. Human Resources Generalist from November 2009 to October 2010, acting as the Employee Relations focal point for multiple departments and handling reorganizations, salary planning, compensation analysis, performance management, and employee relations. Shannon initially joined Rockwell Collins as a Sr. Project Manager from June 2008 to November 2009.

Shannon's earlier work experience includes a role as Executive Administrator at Bradley & Riley PC, where they managed the operations of the business and oversaw financial management, human resources, marketing, strategic planning, central services, facilities management, and technology operations from July 2005 to March 2008.

Shannon also worked as a Client Development & Administrative Manager at Moyer & Bergman, P.L.C. from July 2002 to July 2005 and as a Marketing Consultant during their self-employment period from February 2000 to August 2002.

Shannon's professional journey began at AEGON, where they held two positions. Shannon worked as a Corporate Employee Benefits professional from June 1998 to January 2000 and as a Mortgage Loan Insurance Analyst from July 1997 to June 1998.

Overall, Shannon Bruns' work experience demonstrates expertise in talent management, category management, HR business partnering, employee relations, and general business operations management.

Shannon Bruns, MBA, SPHR, attended The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business where they obtained their Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Organizational Performance. Prior to that, they also completed their Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a double major in Business Administration and Psychology at the same institution.