Minnesota State Fair
Sheila J. has extensive experience in customer service and various roles within retail and event management. Currently serving as a Floral team member at Hy-Vee, Inc. since September 2023, Sheila has also played a significant role at the Minnesota State Fair since August 2009 as a Grandstand Admissions staff member. Previous positions include Enterprise Ambassador at JLL from April 2022 to April 2023, and multiple roles at Hy-Vee, Inc. from August 2015 to June 2022, such as General Merchandise Clerk and Product Management Specialist. At 3M, Sheila worked in Reception/Security Services and Customer Service roles between May 2013 and June 2022. Earlier career experience includes a Customer Service Representative position at West Corporation and office support roles at ExamOne and Direct Interactions, reinforcing a strong foundation in customer engagement and service delivery. Sheila J. is an alumnus of Como Park Senior High School.
Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is the region’s most iconic end-of-summer tradition. Twelve days of fun ending Labor Day, the Great Minnesota Get-Together annually welcomes more than 2 million guests to a world-class showcase of livestock, agriculture, horse, art, talent and creative activities competitions; 500 food items (including 80+ on-a-stick); 900 free entertainment shows by 100+ acts; Mighty Midway and Kidway; 1,000+ vendors; hundreds of demonstrations and exhibits for kids and adults; and more. The fair employs nearly 90 year-round full-time staff members. During the summer, about 450 seasonal staff are added. For the 12 days of the fair, approximately 2,300 people are hired to work for fair departments, and commercial exhibitors employ another 10,000. We hope you'll join us Aug. 24 through Sept. 4, 2023!