Laura Ristuben
About Laura Ristuben
Laura Ristuben serves as the Coordinator of Learning & Development at Spencer Stuart, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in administrative roles and a bachelor's degree in business administration, she has extensive experience in managing high-level projects and providing customer service.
Work at Spencer Stuart
Laura Ristuben has been serving as the Coordinator of Learning & Development at Spencer Stuart since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing training and development initiatives within the organization. Her tenure at Spencer Stuart spans over a total of 14 years, including previous positions as an Executive Assistant and IT Leader, as well as Administrative Manager. This extensive experience within the company has equipped her with a deep understanding of its operations and culture.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current role, Laura Ristuben worked at MoneyGram International as a Senior Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance from 2007 to 2010. She also held the position of Executive Assistant to the Broker/Owner at Realty Executives from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she worked at Edina Realty as a Licensed Administrative Assistant and at Mercy Hospital as a Data Entry and Secretary. This diverse background has contributed to her strong administrative skills and customer service orientation.
Education and Expertise
Laura Ristuben holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University, which she completed from 2004 to 2006. She also studied Liberal Education at Century College, earning an Associate's degree from 2001 to 2003. Earlier, she pursued Elementary Education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls from 1999 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in administrative functions and learning and development.
Skills and Competencies
Laura Ristuben possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Her strong customer service orientation complements her role in Learning & Development, allowing her to effectively support training initiatives and engage with participants. Additionally, she has a demonstrated history of working on high-level, confidential projects, showcasing her ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.