Terry Erickson

About Terry Erickson

As a transformative leader, I hold a stellar track record of driving significant organizational change, fostering inclusive and diverse teams, and implementing effective coaching strategies to enhance executive leadership skills, business decision-making, and overall performance. My approach is deeply rooted in Prosci-certified change management methodologies, where I excel in steering mission-critical corporate transformations towards success.Central to my leadership philosophy is the commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). I believe in harnessing diverse perspectives to enrich corporate culture and drive innovation. My expertise extends to developing and implementing people-centric strategies that unlock individual potential, fostering a workforce that is not only skilled but also aligned with the core values and vision of the organization.I have a proven history of accelerating organizational development, leading large-scale projects, enhancing business processes, and nurturing talent into future leaders.If you want to know more about me, please feel free to reach out at t••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Planning Director State, Strategic Planning Coordinator

   State of Minnesota

   Jan 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   As Planning Director State, Strategic Planning Coordinator, I lead initiatives to enhance organizational alignment, effectiveness, and change management. Partnering with leadership across state agencies, counties, tribal nations, and external entities, I drive strategic planning and collaboration to achieve measurable improvements in cross-program outcomes. By integrating innovative strategies, equity-focused approaches, and robust performance evaluation methods, I ensure sustainable success in advancing the agency’s mission and impact.Key Highlights• Spearhead the development and implementation of strategic plans at agency and cross-partnership levels, aligning resources and priorities for maximum effectiveness.• Collaborate with senior leadership to guide high-impact initiatives addressing system-wide challenges and driving transformational outcomes.• Lead and facilitate cross-administration projects, advisory groups, and strategic workgroups to foster innovative solutions and align organizational goals.• Design and implement best practices for strategic planning, change management, and evaluation to ensure long-term success across programs and partnerships.• Provide leadership development and coaching to executives, managers, and teams, strengthening capacity and advancing organizational culture.• Utilize data-driven insights and performance metrics to inform decision-making, track progress, and refine strategies for continuous improvement.• Advocate for equity and inclusion by embedding these principles into all strategic initiatives, ensuring outcomes benefit diverse populations effectively.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  BS

• Normandale Community College

  BA

Skills

• Project Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement
• Merchandising
• Integration
• Project Management
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Apparel
• Team Management
• Retail
• Talent Developer
• Microsoft Excel
• Change Management
• Negotiation
• Business Process Improvement