Sara Black
Founder
Sara grew up near the Twin Cities, MN and has spent the majority of her career based out of her home in Minneapolis.
Fun facts:
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3+ years volunteering at the Food Shippers Conference, Transportation Intermediaries Association Committees, and as a Middle School Mentor
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certified in Situational Leadership©️ and (coming in Feb 2026) DiSC Everything ©️
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loves dogs & most furry animals
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passions include traveling, hiking, yoga, saunas, concerts, biking and spending time with family & friends
The Journey
Working for some of the best companies in the world was pretty amazing.
The most rewarding work has been over the last 8 years, partnering with small-medium sized food & logistics companies that want to scale their business and enhance their capabilities & team.
Experience
2018 - 2025
2015 - 2018
2006 - 2015
2002 - 2006
Luminaries Consulting - Partner & Cofounder
Helping companies get, keep, and grow their ideal customers.
Land O'Lakes - US Dairy Foods Sales Training Manager
Drive results of the US Dairy Foods team by ensuring the training, tools, and resources are in place to increase performance and heighten engagement.
CH Robinson - Sr L&D Facilitator & Consultant
Design and deliver performance and learning solutions aligned with business and organizational needs. Specialized in Sales, Account Management, and Leadership for North America and Europe. Lead facilitator for KASP (Key Account Sales Program) and the Leadership Networking Circle.
Coca-Cola Enterprises - Recruiter & Sr Field Trainer
Partner with Market Unit VP, Learning Manager, Sales Center Managers, and Corporation Educational Services to keep the Sales Center fully staffed (CDL Drivers, Merchandisers, and Account Managers) and ensure learning opportunities are identified & implemented.
