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ELIZABETH (BETSY) SANDERS

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

  • ALETHEIA RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, INC.  2005-Present o
    • Senior Research Advisor, providing in depth corporate and business sector analysis and assessment, as well as analysis of present and evolving business environments, based on extensive qualitative factors; in addition to contributing all aspects of the global consulting expertise and experience.
  • THE SANDERS PARTNERSHIP 1990-Present
    • A practice in the creation, incubation and nurture of productive collaboration, generative dialogue, appreciative inquiry, lifelong learning and sustainable, responsible actions:
    • Advisor to executive and senior management, specializing in the development and implementation of people-centered leadership practices.  Areas of expertise include building integrated organizational dynamics, mission-based business and marketing strategies, assessing and strengthening corporate culture, and developing quality performance practices.
    • Catalyst for intentional transformation on every desired level, personal and organizational
    • Trusted mentor to individuals seeking to lead productive, balanced lives of stewardship and service.
    • Director of national and international organizations, both for-profit and non-profit.
    • Author; lecturer; convener; workshop facilitator; inspirational and keynote speaker

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1978-1990 Vice President and General Manager, Nordstrom, Inc.

Full responsibility for development of the company’s first foray from being a regional to a national business, setting new standards for revenues, profitability and impact: Southern California.   Responsible for all strategic planning, budget, operational and bottom-line activities, as well as management selection, merchandising, and physical plant operations.

    • Built business to $1 billion in annual revenues
    • Located, planned and opened 19 stores0
    • Increased employee base from 350 to 11,000
    • Supported regional credit office in developing account base to two million customers
    • Mentored cutting edge programs in benefits, hiring, motivating and training
    • Planned and executed advertising, sales promotions and public relations
    • Represented Nordstrom’s customer service ethic as internal and external spokesperson

1971-1978     Held positions at Nordstrom with increasing responsibility leading to three years as manager of one of the chain’s largest stores.  Also served as a commissioned sales person, department manager and buyer.

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

2005-2011 Regent, University of the Pacific
2003-2010 Director, Bimbo Bakeries, USA
1998-2005 Director, Washington Mutual Savings Bank
1996-2005 Director, Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc.
1995-2005 Director, Denny’s
1994-2005 Director, Wolverine Worldwide, Inc
1986-  Member, International Women’s Forum
1998-2003 Director, Daco
1992-2003 Director, Wal-Mart stores, Inc.
1990-1998 Director, The H. F. Ahmanson Company
1993-1997 Trustee, Gettysburg College
1983-1990 Founder and Director, The National Bank of Southern California
1983-1995 Director, Carl Karcher Enterprises
1991-1994 Director, The Vons Companies
1993-1995 Director, Sport Chalet, Inc.
1986-1990 Director, The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
1980-1988 Director, United Way of Orange County
1985-1987 Chairman, United Way of Orange County
1988-1995 Director, St. Joseph Health System

PARTIAL LISTING OF AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Directors’ Choice Award, The National Women’s Economic Alliance
Author of the Year, Pfeiffer Publishing
Retail Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, Finalist, Los Angeles Executive Magazine
Outstanding Alumnus Award, Gettysburg College
Humanitarian of the Year, National Conference of Christians and Jews
Woman of Achievement, Business, YWCA South Orange County
Woman of the Year, Business and Industry, YWCA North Orange County
Child Advocate of the Year, Casita de San Jose, Orange

EDUCATION

  • M.Ed., Secondary Education, Boston University
    Certificate of Management, Graduate School of Business, University of Washington
    B.A., German Language & Linguistics, Wayne State University
  • Extensive, ongoing study in the areas of leadership, specifically Servant Leadership; stewardship; Cultural Transformation Tools, Appreciative Inquiry; human dynamics; organizational dynamics; ethics and spirituality.
  • Multi-lingual with international experience.

 

MAJOR PUBLISHED WORKS

Fabled Service (San Diego:  Pfeiffer & Company, 1995).
Inspiring Fabled Service (San Diego:  Pfeiffer & Company, 1996).
It’s Our Pleasure! (Tokyo: Diamond Publishing Company, 2000)

CONTACT INFORMATION

betsanders@aol.com
http://betsysanders.com
Mobile 209.610.5400
Office:   209.267.5400

Assistant: Charlotte Griswold
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