Central Garden and Pet
Headquarters: Walnut Creek, California, United States CEO: George C Roeth (1 Jun 2016–) Founded: 1955 Subsidiaries: Central Pet Distribution,
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Central Garden and Pet Employees
Derbyology September 2011 - Present
Gold Coast Derby Grrls June 2008 - Present
Russ Berrie January 2011 - April 2011
Kaplan University-Fort Lauderdale (Cypress I) September 2010 - December 2010
Jumponmarkslist.com May 2010 - October 2010
Window Media December 2008 - July 2009
Gund May 2003 - December 2008
Central Garden and Pet September 2001 - October 2002
Pet Safari February 1986 - August 2001
Melbourne Post Office March 1979 - January 1986
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Product Development, Employee Training, Merchandising, Sales Management, Leadership, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Sales, Packaging, Negotiation, Retail, Customer Service, CRM, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Training, Cold Calling, Consumer Products, Budgets, Team Building, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Team Leadership
Education
Kaplan University 2010 — 2011
LIU Post 1980 — 1981
Business
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1979 — 1981
Marketing
Bergen Community College 1977 — 1979
Dumont High School 1973 — 1977
Category Insights Consulting September 1999 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. November 2014 - March 2015
Clif Bar & Company February 2014 - July 2014
Clif Bar & Company June 2013 - February 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2013 - May 2013
Clif Bar & Company July 2012 - January 2013
Central Garden and Pet June 2012 - July 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2011 - June 2012
Peet's Coffee & Tea August 2011 - October 2011
Bell Carter Foods (Lindsay Olives) April 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Syndications, Consumer Products, Management, Customer Insight, Grocery, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Brand Management, Market Research, Strategy, Marketing Research, Product Development, Segmentation, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1987 — 1991
BS Business, emphasis in marketing, BS Business concentration in marketing
About Face, ACE, Caliber, Capital, CFA, Confero, Finta, MSG, RCM, SASR, Service Sleuth, SG, WIS June 2007 - Present
Morally Good Vinyl November 1998 - Present
Various Bands January 1990 - May 2013
Central Garden and Pet February 2009 - July 2011
United Record Pressing, LLC April 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Categorization, Retail, CPFR, Trend Analysis, Customer Service, JDA, Retail Sales, Pricing, Wholesale, Drums, DJ, Musicians, Music Industry, Drum Set, Hand Percussion, Woodworking, Product Management, Product Marketing, Appraisals, Antiques, Vinyl, Resets, New Product..., New Product Roll Out, Consignment, Vendor Managed Inventory, Online Auctions, Auctions, Merchandising, Planograms, Music, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Sales
Education
2002 Southern Union State 2000 — 2002
Associate's Degree, Computer Science
Auburn University 1995 — 1997
Radiotelephone Operator Permit - Non-commercial Educational Broadcast, RTF
TechJect Inc. November 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet January 2013 - October 2014
Newell Rubbermaid August 2009 - January 2013
Easton-Bell Sports April 2007 - August 2009
Answer Products June 2005 - April 2007
Easton-Bell Sports May 2004 - June 2005
The Boeing Company September 2003 - May 2004
Answer Products May 1998 - September 2003
TRW Space and Electronics January 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing..., Machining, GD&T, FMEA, Finite Element Analysis, CAD, Unigraphics, Failure Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Materials Science, Polymers, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, Bill of Materials, Process Engineering, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Consumer Products, Plastics, Rapid Prototyping, Supply Chain
Education
California State University-Northridge 2001 — 2002
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
University of Toledo 1990 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
GoDaddy April 2012 - Present
Arietta Consulting Group, LLC May 2008 - Present
CRS Temporary Housing November 2012 - 2013
Argosy University September 2009 - August 2012
Education Management Corporation 2009 - 2012
Pennington Seed March 2004 - May 2009
Central Garden and Pet February 2004 - May 2008
Circuit City February 2002 - February 2003
Western Student Association 2001 - 2003
Skills
Marketing, Merchandising, Sales, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Account Management, Event Planning, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Management, Public Relations, Strategy, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, B2B, Coaching, CRM, Program Management, Training, Project Planning, Leadership Development, Sales Operations, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Management, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Business Development, Social Networking, Customer Retention, Recruiting, Fundraising, Teamwork, Higher Education, Marketing Communications, Time Management
Education
Argosy University 2012 — 2016
Doctorate
Argosy University Phoenix 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Western Michigan University 2001 — 2004
BA
Northwestern Michigan College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Central Garden and Pet November 2008 - Present
Wilco Farmers January 1999 - October 2008
Kasch's Garden Center May 1993 - December 1998
Skills
Purchasing, Merchandising, Employee Relations, Retail, Forecasting, Demand Management, Mentoring, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Inventory Management, Team Building, Income Statement, Customer Service, Profit, Market Planning, P&L Management, Inventory Control, Sales Operations, P&L
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1984 — 1989
jesuit high school
jesuit high school
Central Garden and Pet January 2012 - Present
Central Garden and Pet May 2011 - July 2011
Energy Recovery Inc October 2008 - May 2011
Hyperion Solutions Corporation October 2006 - June 2007
UPEK August 2005 - August 2006
PeopleSoft October 2001 - January 2005
Commerce One January 2000 - October 2001
Atmel 1998 - 1999
Network General 1995 - 1998
Chips & Technologies 1992 - 1995
Skills
Project Management, Negotiation, Event Management, Research, Organization, Investor Relations, Mergers, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Management, Budgets
Education
San Jose State University 1982 — 1987
BS
De Anza College 1980 — 1982
Merrime Bride & Soiree May 2015 - Present
Central Garden and Pet August 1999 - June 2015
Adrienne Kume Event Design & Coordinating August 2006 - December 2011
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Employee Relations, Human Resources, Management, Team Building, Performance Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Wedding Planning, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Project Management, HR Policies, Leadership, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Training
Education
Corban University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration: Organizational Leadership
Linn Benton Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts, Business
Sugar Foods Corporation December 2014 - Present
Sugar Foods Corporation October 2013 - December 2014
Central Garden and Pet April 2012 - October 2013
Coca-Cola Refreshments June 2009 - April 2012
Simmons Bedding Company June 2007 - June 2009
BlueLinx Corporation March 2005 - June 2007
Georgia-Pacific LLC January 2004 - March 2005
Georgia-Pacific LLC April 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics Management, Transportation..., 3PL, Transportation, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Operations, Business Process..., Sourcing, Project Management, Warehousing, Shipping, LTL, Truckload, Freight, Spend Analysis, Air Freight, SAP R/3, eSourcing, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Supply Management, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Materials Management, Contract Management, Fleet Management, E-procurement, Trucking, APICS, P, Pricing Strategy, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Auburn University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Central Garden and Pet April 2013 - Present
KeyBank May 2011 - March 2013
MotivePower May 2008 - January 2011
Skills
SAP, Accounts Payable, Forecasting, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, Invoicing, Spreadsheets, PeopleSoft, Cash Management, Access, Microsoft Excel
Education
Boise State University 2015 — 2018
George Fox University 2008 — 2013
Not done, Project Management
Bridals By Lori September 2013 - Present
Stibo Systems September 2011 - July 2013
Central Garden and Pet May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Master Data Management, Product Information..., Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Operations, Management
Education
Auburn University 2008 — 2010
B.S., Supply Chain Management
Central Garden and Pet June 2011 - Present
United States Air Force April 1998 - June 2006
Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing, Office Administration, Mentoring, Motivation, Multi Tasking, Multicultural, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service
Education
Dekalb Technical College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.6
Burlington County College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.3
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Workforce Development and Training, 3.0
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet September 2007 - December 2012
Harris Home Furnishings March 2005 - September 2007
Skills
•Microsoft Word, •Microsoft Outlook, •Microsoft Excel, •Prelude, •Profit Systems, •SAP ECC 6.0- FC/CO
Education
Dekalb Technical College 2003 — 2006
Georgia Military College-Madison Campus 2001 — 2003
General Studies
Blu Homes July 2013 - September 2013
Central Garden and Pet August 2011 - April 2013
Nurserymen's Exchange July 2007 - August 2010
Kimberly-Clark Corporation March 2005 - June 2007
FUNimation Productions Ltd. July 2004 - February 2005
Providian Financial June 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Marketing Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, E-commerce, Business Planning
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Marketing
University of California, Berkeley 1994 — 1998
BA, Economics
CR Brands July 2015 - Present
Central Garden and Pet December 2014 - June 2015
Turtle Wax, Inc June 2012 - August 2014
Oil-Dri Corporation of America January 2000 - December 2011
First Brands / Clorox 1984 - 1999
Skills
Client Services, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Category Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales, Consumer Products, Retail, Team Building, Operations Management, Project Management, Manufacturing, Brand Development, Trade Marketing, Income Statement, Business Strategy, Product Development, Forecasting, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Customer Insight, Management, Merchandising, FMCG
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1979 — 1983
BS, Marketing
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2014 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET July 2009 - 2013
AGCO Corporation 2007 - 2009
Central Garden and Pet 2000 - 2009
Skills
Pricing, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Sales, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Retail, Product Development, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Selling, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Wholesale, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Market Planning, Leadership, Trade Shows, Business Strategy, Advertising, Business Development, Customer Service, Team Building, Management, Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Direct Sales
Education
Auburn University 1992 — 1995
Master's degree, Wildlife Biology
College of Charleston 1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Iveda Solutions, Inc May 2013 - September 2014
Central Garden and Pet January 2005 - March 2012
Self-Employed February 2000 - December 2004
SpeedFam - IPEC January 1993 - January 2000
Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Trade Shows, Newsletters, Press Campaigns, News releases, Advertising Management, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Web Content, Web Project Management, Press Kits, Corporate spokesperson, Internal Communications, Video News Releases, Video Production, Digital Strategy, AP style writing, Writer, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Collateral, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Spokesperson, Brand Development, Publicity, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Management, Product Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Advertising
Education
Arizona State University
Masters of Mass Communication, Public Relations, Completed 42 credit hours
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science
Mary Frances Accessories November 2013 - Present
Belly Dance! January 2003 - Present
California Health Information Partnership & Services Organization (CalHIPSO) September 2010 - November 2013
Central Garden and Pet January 2007 - July 2009
Lifetouch June 2006 - August 2007
Jostens Photography June 2004 - June 2006
FedEx Office August 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce.com, Outlook, HTML, Joomla, Wordpress, QuarkXPress, Visio, OneNote, Dreamweaver, Mac OS X, 10 Key, Typing, Digital Printing, Photography, Data Entry, Digital Proofing, Stained Glass, Drawing, Painting, Belly Dance, Vinyl Banners, Customer Service, Program Management, Organization, Efficiency, OS X, Wufoo, Electronic Health..., Meaningful Use, Solve360, Constant Contact, SurveyMonkey, Basecamp, Google Analytics, Google Docs, FedEx, Rural Health, Invoicing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Graphic Design
Education
Brigham Young University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Visual Arts
Westway Sales January 2000 - Present
Several Companies January 1990 - January 2000
Central Garden and Pet January 1980 - January 2000
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Sales Management, Strategic Communications, Brand Development, Team Building, Sales, Marketing, New Business Development, Selling, Management, Pricing, Merchandising, Social Media, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Account Management, Trade Shows, Consumer Products, Market Planning
Education
University of California at Long Beach 1969 — 1974
Bachelor Of Arts, Geograpy and Geology
California State University-Long Beach
Geography & Geology
Fromm Family Foods April 2013 - Present
AgriLabs January 2011 - March 2013
G5 Consulting, LLC February 2010 - December 2010
Wm. K. Walthers Inc. May 2008 - February 2010
Central Garden and Pet May 2002 - May 2008
Virbac Animal Health 2001 - 2003
Johnsonville Foods 1988 - 1989
Hill's Pet Nutrition 1985 - 1988
Amway 1980 - 1985
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Brand Development, Sales, P&L Management, Pricing, Start-ups, Product Launch, B2B, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Veterinary Medicine, Marketing Research, Management, Key Account Management, Marketing, Market Research, Pets, Market Analysis
Education
Western Michigan University 1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
Central Michigan University 1974 — 1978
BS, Economics
Central Garden and Pet October 2010 - Present
Abbott Nutrition August 2006 - July 2009
Abbott September 2004 - August 2006
Kraft Foods Group January 2002 - September 2004
Kraft Foods Group April 1997 - January 2002
The Dial Corporation June 1994 - April 1997
Skills
Business Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Introducing New Products, P&L Management, Category Insights, Consumer Insight, Trade Marketing, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Strategy, Market Research, Segmentation, Marketing
Education
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management 1992 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Operations
Boston University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Tidewater Finance Company February 2014 - Present
Liberty Tax September 2012 - February 2014
Pinpoint IT Services September 2012 - February 2014
ACS Technologies January 2011 - September 2012
Central Garden and Pet January 2010 - December 2010
Skills
TFS, C#, Visual Studio, T-SQL, .NET, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, Visual Basic, VB.NET, SQL, ASP.NET, HTML, Web Applications, IIS, C++, Office 2010, Management, PHP, Development Of Employees, Team Building, SharePoint, XML, UML, Requirements Analysis, Sales, Lead Generation, Databases, Software Development, Visio, JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS, Web Services API, Microsoft Office
Education
Francis Marion University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Coastal Carolina University 2004 — 2005
Charleston Southern University 2003 — 2004
Central Garden and Pet May 2012 - Present
Strategic Switch & Audio LLC February 2007 - May 2011
Hinsdale Orthopedics June 2004 - February 2007
Hakuto America February 1993 - November 2002
Skills
Supervising, software Project..., Accounts Payable, Accounts Recievable, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence..., Healthcare Industry, Accounting, QuickBooks, SAP, Sales, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Payroll, Financial Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Management, Budgets, PeopleSoft, Customer Service
Education
Roosevelt University 2001 — 2003
Bachelors, Professional
College of DuPage
Reddaway July 2013 - December 2013
Central Garden and Pet June 2013 - July 2013
AAI Services August 2004 - March 2013
KeyBank May 2004 - August 2004
US Army February 2000 - February 2004
Skills
Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Technical Support, UAV, Security Clearance, Military, Aviation, Aircraft, Aerospace, Project Management, Networking, Systems Engineering, Team Leadership, Avionics, Flight Test, Software Documentation, Flights, Technical Writing, Aircraft Maintenance, Radar, Piloting, Helicopters, Security, DoD, Engineering Management, Six Sigma, Proposal Writing, Defense, Integration, Command, Navy, Requirements Management, Military Operations, Configuration Management, Leadership, Government, Military Experience, Army, Testing, Process Improvement
Education
Clover Park Technical College 2014 — 2014
Cisco Network Design & Security Certificate, 3.35
Ashford University 2011 — 2012
Organizational Management, Management
Green River Community College 1994 — 2010
Business
Ernest Packaging Solutions April 2010 - Present
Pana-Pacific 2009 - 2010
POM Wonderful 2007 - 2009
Rockview Farms 2004 - 2007
Central Garden and Pet 1999 - 2004
Skills
Purchasing, Packaging, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, CPSM, SPSM, Leadership, Logistics, Product Development, Supply Chain, Food Packaging, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Marketing Strategy, Warehousing, Key Account Management, Retail Packaging, New Business Development, B2B, Strategic Sourcing, Pricing, Sales, Packaging Engineering, Sales Management, Corrugated, Procurement, Forecasting, Account Management, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing, Vendor Managed Inventory, Six Sigma, Key Account Development, Supply Chain..., Supply Management, Pricing Strategy, Cold Calling, Income Statement, Team Building, FMCG, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Labels, Process Improvement
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2006
Certification
Northwestern College 1993 — 1997
Secondary Education
Central Garden and Pet August 2008 - Present
The Sacramento Bee 2006 - 2007
The Sacramento Bee 2004 - 2006
Skills
Advertising, Sales, Direct Mail, Collateral, Digital Media, Media Relations, Newsletters, Media Planning, Sales Operations, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Media Buying, Advertising Sales, Budgets, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Market Planning, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Social Networking, Marketing Management, Market Research, Sales Presentations, Public Relations, Retail, Sales Management, B2B
Education
Azusa Pacific University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
Mars Petcare January 2015 - Present
Procter & Gamble March 2014 - January 2015
Procter & Gamble August 2012 - November 2013
Procter & Gamble March 2008 - August 2012
. September 2008 - June 2011
Procter & Gamble July 2005 - March 2008
Procter & Gamble January 2002 - November 2005
Bath & Body Works September 2000 - January 2002
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company June 2000 - August 2000
Central Garden and Pet June 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management & Strategy, Marketing, and International Business
Cornell University 1997 — 2001
BA, Economics & International Relations
Cox Communications March 2013 - Present
Target Corp September 2002 - Present
Central Garden and Pet May 2001 - Present
Central Garden and Pet May 2001 - June 2012
Central Garden and Pet 2002 - 2012
Happy Dog Toys February 2001 - May 2001
Happy Dog Toys February 2001 - February 2001
Blockbuster April 1999 - November 1999
Skills
SAP, Outlook, Sales, Merchandising, Market Research, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Teamwork
Education
The Computer Learning Center 2001 — 2001
certificate of completing course, level entry computer tech
City University of New York City College 1982 — 1984
The City College of 1982 — 1984
Fiorelo H. LaGuardia High School Of Music and Art New 1978 — 1982
High School Diploma, Commercial and Advertising Art
Nason Homes, LLC April 2013 - May 2014
Central Garden and Pet April 2011 - December 2012
Central Garden & Pet April 2011 - December 2012
Oconee Construction Services June 2005 - October 2010
John W Rooker & Associates March 2003 - June 2005
Skills
SAP FICO, Timberline Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
Colorado Technical University 2014 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Healthcare Administration
Towers High School 1988 — 1992
School name - City, State
4th Point Studios April 2012 - Present
Central Garden and Pet June 2010 - December 2011
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano May 2007 - May 2010
Pets International Ltd. June 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Digital Illustration, Illustration, Vector Illustration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Packaging Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Logo Design, Product Design, Product Development, Layout Design, Photography, Digital Photography, Digital Painting, Photoshop, Packaging, Painting, Graphic Design, Fine Art, Watercolor, Flash, Illustrator, Sketching, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Digital Art, Art Direction, Conceptual Art, Sculpture, Art, Drawing, Brochures, Character Animation, Graphics
Education
Northern Illinois University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Elgin Community College
Associate of Arts (AA)
Central Garden and Pet July 1995 - Present
Central Garden and Pet January 1992 - June 1995
Skills
Purchasing, Consumer Products, Wholesale, Merchandising, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Retail, Product Development, Vendor Relationships, Proactive self-starter, Follow Through, Trade Shows, Logistics, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Management, Direct Sales, Pricing, Accounts Payable, Brand Management, Negotiation, Sales, Grocery, Strategy, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Profit, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Supply Chain, Brand Development, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Pets, Warehousing, Private Label, National Accounts, Account Management, Team Building, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Vendor Relationship..., Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Selling, Trade Marketing
Education
Biola University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Central Garden and Pet June 2012 - Present
T MOBILE SA March 2011 - March 2012
T-Mobile October 2008 - March 2011
Citigroup January 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Change Management, Customer Relations, Troubleshooting, Soft Skills, Interviewing, Call Center, Sales Coach, Trend Analysis, Trend Research, Research, Conflict Resolution, cooaching and..., Payroll Processing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Management, Excel, Customer Experience, PowerPoint, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Works, Access, Outlook Express, Compliance, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Excel, Training, Team Leadership, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Call Centers, Team Building, Interviews, Leadership, Management, Telecommunications
Education
Northwest Nazarene University 2005 — 2006
BA Philosophy, Ethics
California Baptist University 1999 — 2003
Theology/Philosophy
Harmony Outdoor Brands June 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2010 - 2014
oneCARE 2006 - 2009
Spectrum Brands (Remington sold to Spectrum in 2003) 2005 - 2006
Spectrum Brands 2003 - 2005
Remington Products Company, LLC 2002 - 2003
Remington Products Company, LLC 1999 - 2002
Remington Products Company, LLC 1998 - 1999
Timex 1997 - 1998
Timex 1996 - 1997
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Product Marketing, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Digital Marketing, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., General Management, Leadership, Overall Business Acumen, Strategy, Marketing, Market Planning, Shopper Marketing, P&L Management, Trade Marketing, Pricing, Brand Development, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Market Research, Brand Architecture, Market Analysis, Financial Acumen, Personnel..., Segmentation, Product Management, Analytics, Pricing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Cross Functional Team..., Management, Digital
Education
D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University 1992 — 1994
M.B.A., Marketing
Boston College 1987 — 1991
B.S., Marketing
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2015 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET April 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet April 2009 - April 2014
Central Garden and Pet September 2007 - April 2009
Dynamite Plant Food 2007 - September 2007
Central Garden and Pet 2006 - 2007
Central Garden and Pet 2005 - 2006
Central Garden and Pet 2004 - 2005
Central Garden and Pet 2003 - 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Pricing, P&L Management, Business Planning, Trade Marketing, Sales, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Merchandising, Product Development, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Business Development, Sales Operations, Strategy, Brand Management, Training, P&L, Sales Management, Product Management, Retail, Leadership, Key Account Management
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2011 — 2013
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Trinity Broadcasting Network May 2012 - Present
US Census Bureau July 2008 - November 2010
Sam Hill Tree Care May 2006 - February 2008
Fidelity Investments December 2005 - April 2006
Farmers Insurance, Dallas, Tx. April 1998 - October 2005
Central Garden and Pet May 1995 - April 1998
JC Penney, Southwest Center Mall May 1994 - May 1995
DeSoto Keypunch Service November 1984 - September 1994
Skills
Data Entry, Payroll, Cash Receipts, Excel Spreadsheets, Letters in Word, Customer Satisfaction, Typing, 10-Key by touch, General Office..., Human Resources, Purchasing, Outlook, Time Management, Lotus Notes, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Office, Training, Customer Service, Numeric, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel, PeopleSoft, Management, Administrative..., Microsoft Word
Education
OfficeTeam -- SkillPort 2011 — 2011
Excel 2002, Earned Certificates of Completion
Dallas Baptist University 1996 — 1996
Computer Basics - 1 class only, 4.0
Central Garden and Pet February 2005 - Present
Farnam Companies 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2011 — 2013
Executive MBA
Boston University
BS, Business Communications/Economics
Central Garden and Pet February 2013 - Present
Nature's Sunshine Products September 2013 - Present
The Clorox Company 1990 - 2011
Braxton Associates, Division of Deloitte July 1986 - July 1988
Skills
IRI, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Management, Product Marketing, Product Management, Mergers, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership Development, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Strategy, Market Research, Talent Management, Management, Product Development, P&L Management, Data Analysis, Organizational..., Shopper Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Brand Architecture, Budgets, Sales, FMCG, Business Development, Public Speaking, Product Innovation, Start-ups, Non-profits, Change Management, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Marketing Research, Go-to-market Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Marketing, Leadership, Program Management, Supply Chain..., Brand Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Segmentation
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA, Baker Scholar
Bryn Mawr College
AB, Economics, Magna Cum Laude and Truman Fellow
Isidore Newman School
Texas Tech University September 2014 - Present
Brooks Equipment Company May 2013 - May 2014
Central Garden and Pet September 2012 - May 2013
Best Buy 2010 - 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Organizational..., Sales, Retail, Time Management, Inventory Management, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Social Networking, Teamwork, Marketing, Administration
Education
Capella University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology & Interdisciplinary Health Studies
Western Carolina University 2000 — 2002
Marketing & Communication Studies
Central Garden and Pet December 2012 - Present
ADP November 2010 - January 2012
Elite Real Estate Brokerage Services March 2007 - January 2012
Just Fish June 2004 - July 2010
Skills
Human Capital Management, Consultative Selling, Salesforce.com, BPO, Sales Process, Payroll, Sales Management, HR Consulting, Cold Calling, Personnel Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Selling, Sales Presentations
Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 1987 — 1991
BA, sociology
Central Garden and Pet January 2012 - Present
Central Garden and Pet March 2005 - January 2012
Farnam Companies/Central Garden & Pet April 2002 - March 2005
Farnam Companies/Central Garden & Pet April 2000 - March 2002
Diamond Comic Distributors February 1993 - October 1999
Diamond Comic Distributors January 1985 - January 1993
Skills
Trade Shows, Purchasing, POP Displays, Meeting Planning, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Management, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Brand Management, SAP, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Sales Management, New Business Development
Education
Catonsville Community College 1983 — 1985
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Archbishop Keough High School 1979 — 1983
Central Garden and Pet September 2012 - Present
Albertsons 2000 - January 2006
Albertsons 1984 - 2000
Skills
Quickbooks, Oracle iProcurement, MS Office (Excel Word..., 10-Key
Education
Boise State University
General Business
Borah High School
Yuppie Puppy Pet Products July 2006 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2002 - 2006
Church & Dwight May 1998 - June 2002
Larson Pet Center 1985 - 1998
Skills
Retail, Promotions, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Product Development, Market Planning, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Trade Shows, Forecasting, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Sales, Consumer Products, Account Management, Brand Management, Leadership, Store Management, Wholesale, Pricing, P&L Management
Education
College of DuPage 1985 — 1987
Commercial Art Advertising & Design
Booked Talent February 2010 - Present
Central Garden and Pet October 2005 - January 2009
Spectrum Brands January 1985 - January 2005
Bayer CropScience January 1999 - January 2002
BANDINI FERTILIZER COMPANY January 1985 - January 1999
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Merchandising, Marketing, Management, Sales Operations, Leadership, Pricing, Customer Service
Education
ASE Talent 2011 — 2012
Voiceover
Hey I Saw Your Commercial 2011 — 2012
Level 1 and Two, Commercial Acting Class
California State University-Northridge 1975 — 1980
BA, GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET October 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet January 2012 - September 2014
Safeway October 2010 - January 2012
Daymon Worldwide November 2008 - October 2010
Express Media, LLC August 2005 - July 2008
LINCOLN EQUIPMENT INC October 2002 - July 2005
Skills
IRI, Nielsen, AC Nielsen, Categorization, Forecasting, Retail, Grocery, Management, Analytical Reasoning, Marketing, Brand Development, JDA, Food, Category Management, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Customer Insight, Training, PowerPoint, ProSpace, Market Analysis, Merchandising, Pricing
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2006 — 2008
BA, CSUS; Business Marketing
Diablo Valley College 2002 — 2005
AA, DVC; General Education
Amerit Fleet Solutions March 2015 - Present
Verizon Wireless August 2013 - March 2014
Central Garden and Pet April 2012 - October 2012
Netflix August 2010 - January 2012
Basic American Foods February 2000 - January 2009
24 Hour Fitness August 1998 - February 2000
Culver Staffing Resources / Collections and Claims Professionals December 1995 - April 1998
United Staffing Services February 1994 - December 1995
Claremont Resort & Spa February 1990 - October 1993
Skills
Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Program Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Onboarding, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Management, Performance Management, Temporary Placement
Education
California State University-Chico
BA
Interplay Consulting, LLC February 2015 - Present
Central Garden and Pet February 2011 - February 2015
WIN Products, Inc. November 2008 - January 2011
WIN Products, Inc March 2005 - November 2008
Coca-Cola May 2003 - March 2005
Coca-Cola January 2000 - May 2003
Unilever May 1994 - March 1997
Andersen Consulting August 1990 - August 1992
Skills
Marketing Strategy, P&L responsibility, Sports Marketing, Marketing Research, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Promotions, Consumer Products, Marketing, Start-ups, FMCG, Management, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Advertising, Strategy, Softball, Thought Leadership, P, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Sponsorship, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, New Business Development, Digital Strategy
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 1992 — 1994
MBA
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1986 — 1990
BS
Lovett 1974 — 1986
High School
Rooms To Go October 2013 - January 2014
Central Garden and Pet December 2011 - September 2013
Bernadette Designs May 2011 - February 2012
The Creative Group October 2011 - December 2011
World End Imports June 2010 - May 2011
Mitchell & James Inc. February 2008 - May 2010
A. Fassano & Company April 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Brochures, Logo Design, Posters, Packaging, Typography, Collateral, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Layout, InDesign, Photography, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Design Programs, QuarkXPress, Print Collateral, Logos, POP design, Catalog Design, HTML, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerPoint
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2003 — 2008
BS, Graphic Design
Central Garden and Pet May 2008 - Present
Del Monte Foods December 2003 - August 2006
Northern Arizona University March 2002 - September 2003
Arizona State University West August 2000 - February 2002
Drugs Don't Work In Arizona 1999 - 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, AC Nielsen, IRI, Cognos, Data Warehouse, PartnersOnline-Target..., VendorNet, SVHarbor, Forecasting, Event Planning, Sales, Sales Analysis, Retail Sales Analysis, Outlook, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Retail
Education
Arizona State University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
NYCB - New York Community Bancorp. Inc. July 2012 - Present
Central Garden and Pet March 2011 - February 2012
Tactronics September 2009 - March 2011
Wrap-N-Pack March 1993 - January 2006
Skills
Procurement, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Supply Management, Logistics, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Control, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Packaging, Materials Management, Management, Inventory Management, ERP, Logistics Management, Consumer Products, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Electronics, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Pricing, Analysis, Outsourcing, Organized self-starter, Electronics..., Software Documentation, Sourcing, Product Development, Import Export, Prelude, Analytical Capability, Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO, Aerospace, Engineering, Strong Relationship..., Outstanding knowledge..., Sound ability to work..., Sarbanes Oxley Internal..., Industrial Packaging
Education
Adelphi University
BS, Business Mgm. & Communications
Applied Materials February 2013 - Present
GyanSys Inc. January 2013 - Present
Eminent Technology Solutions, Inc. December 2008 - Present
Central Garden and Pet March 2010 - December 2012
Monsanto May 2009 - February 2010
Abraxis BioScience December 2008 - April 2009
BASF January 2008 - December 2008
Nexgi December 2007 - December 2008
Wipro Infotech January 2004 - November 2007
Aditya Birla Group August 2007 - October 2007
Skills
SAP ERP, SAP R/3, SAP Implementation, SAP PP, SAP MM, SAP QM, SAP DMS, SAP BI, Materials Management, Document Management, Process Improvement, SAP PS, Master Data, Quality Management, Procurement, Logistics, Smartforms, SAP, Business Analysis, SD, Business Process
Education
Coimbatore Institute of Technology 1991 — 1995
B. Tech., Chemical Engineering
Government Boys Higher Secondary School Sathyamangalam 1984 — 1991
High School, Science, First
SUNY Orange January 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2011 - 2013
Central Garden and Pet 2006 - 2011
Central Garden and Pet August 2003 - 2006
CBC Construction Co. Inc. 2000 - 2002
Bluegrass Regional MHMR Board, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Trade Shows, Packaging, Graphics, Advertising, Art Direction, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Administrative..., Flash, Purchasing, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Marketing, Photography, Brand Management, Logo Design, Consumer Products, Inventory Management
Education
SUNY Orange 2013 — 2016
Registered Nurse
Endicott College 1990 — 1992
Associates, Graphic Design
Health Extension Pet Care October 2014 - August 2015
Dogswell August 2012 - October 2014
Central Garden and Pet June 2011 - August 2012
TownHog November 2010 - March 2011
Electronic Merchant Systems March 2010 - November 2010
Froggy Radio February 2009 - August 2009
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association June 2008 - July 2009
Restaurant.com 2007 - 2008
Central Pet 2006 - 2007
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, New Business Development, Trade Shows, Sales Management, Marketing, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Social Media, Cold Calling, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, E-commerce Consulting, Web Marketing, Online Marketing, Sales Process, Training, Selling, Retail
Education
Community College of Allegheny County 2001 — 2003
Associates, Pharmacy Technician
Worley Catastrophe Response, LLC May 2014 - August 2015
Solid Source Realty August 2003 - September 2014
Assurant September 2011 - April 2014
Claims Adjusters 411 August 2011 - December 2013
Central Garden and Pet March 2009 - September 2011
PB Disaster Services September 2008 - September 2009
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers August 2003 - December 2008
RBD Appraisal Services LLC July 1996 - September 2003
Staples January 1992 - May 1998
Skills
REO, Property, Real Estate, Home, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Relocation, Selling, Residential Homes, Property Management, Investors, Investment Properties, Contract Negotiation, Referrals, Negotiation, Sellers, First Time Home Buyers, Single Family Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Investments, Currently working on..., Vendor Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Insurance, Property Claims, Home Inspections, Sales, Commercial Real Estate, Management, Recruiting, Leases, HUD, Appraisals, Loans, Condos, Real Property, FHA, Agents, Mortgage Lending, Rentals, New Home Sales, Buyer Representation, Townhomes, Luxury, Brokerage, Real Estate Economics
Education
East Tennessee State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology -Major Criminal Justice- Minor
Benjamin E. Mays High School 1983 — 1987
Diploma, School of Excellence, 3.0
R.S. Thomas Training Associates, Inc. 2010 — 2011
40-Hr. Property & Casualty Pre-licensing School, Adjuster-Property & Casualty
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2015 - Present
Central Garden and Pet April 2013 - Present
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics May 2012 - April 2013
Johnson & Johnson June 2006 - May 2012
Johnson & Johnson May 2005 - July 2005
Manhattan Associates 1999 - 2004
Fortis 1999 - 1999
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration 2004 — 2006
MBA
Clemson University 1994 — 1998
B.S., Management
DogWatch of Tidewater January 2012 - Present
B&B Mfg., Inc. August 1991 - November 2011
Central Garden and Pet May 1990 - August 1992
Skills
Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Product Development, Key Account Management, Account Management, FMCG, Sales, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation
Education
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, Minor History, 3.5
Old Dominion University
Central Garden and Pet May 2010 - Present
Transworld Entertainment September 2001 - March 2007
Sony Music Distribution January 1995 - June 1999
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Cashiering, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Planograms, Store Operations, Big Box, Cash Register, Pricing, Hiring, Sales, Sales Operations, Management, Profit, Sales Management, Selling
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1988 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Music Business
Taft High School 1983 — 1987
Major, Art/Art Studies, General
Fresh Grill Foods LLC May 2011 - Present
Central Garden and Pet April 2006 - April 2011
Naked Juice August 2004 - April 2006
Naked Juice June 2001 - August 2004
Naked Juice July 2000 - June 2001
Albertson's Grocery Store June 1997 - July 2000
Skills
Marketing, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Forecasting, Leadership, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Business Development, Strategy
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1997 — 2000
BA in Marketing, Maketing
California State Polytechnic University
Bachelors, Business Administration; Marketing
Uline May 2005 - May 2011
Accountix 1998 - 2005
Central Garden and Pet 1992 - 1997
Aquarium Supply Unlimited 1992 - 1997
Russ Berrie 1986 - 1992
Silvestri Corporation 1977 - 1986
Skills
Process Improvement, Sales, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Training, Operations Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
DePaul University
Gannett March 2012 - Present
Central Garden and Pet March 2010 - September 2011
Verizon Wireless February 2009 - July 2011
Collignon Associates, CheckFree 1997 - 2008
Pacific Bell Video Services (now AT&T) 1994 - 1997
Inmac 1991 - 1994
Rastor Graphics, Netrends, Versatec 1990 - 1991
Infonetics, Inc 1989 - 1990
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Strategy, Product Development, Product Management, Direct Marketing, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Segmentation, Advertising, Brand Management, E-commerce, Market Planning, Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1984 — 1989
BS Economics, minor in Psychology
Pac Solar Corporation 2014 - Present
Taproot Foundation 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2011 - 2013
Central Garden and Pet 2010 - 2012
AT Kearney 2007 - 2010
A.T. Kearney 2007 - 2007
Starbucks Coffee Company 2002 - 2006
Education
Stanford University
Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2007 — 2008
MBA, Marketing & Strategy Emphasis
University of Puget Sound 1997 — 2001
BA, Business
People Plants Solutions - Metrolina Greenhouses October 2014 - Present
Bayer CropScience February 2013 - February 2014
SOLO Wilderness Medical School November 2006 - August 2013
Central Garden and Pet June 2009 - September 2012
Grand Canyon National Park October 2007 - May 2009
US Forest Service January 2005 - December 2006
La Quinta October 2000 - March 2005
Boy Scouts of America - Philmont Scout Ranch March 2002 - August 2002
Boy Scouts of America - Philmont Scout Ranch March 2001 - August 2001
Boy Scouts of America - Philmont Scout Ranch March 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Outdoor Recreation, Community Outreach, Coaching, Nonprofits, Program Development, Program Management, Policy, Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Team Building, Leadership, Training, Non-profits, Active Learning, Self-management, Confidence Building, Hiring Personnel, Sales, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Social Networking
Education
East Tennessee State University 2003 — 2006
B.S., Parks and Recreation Management
National Outdoor Leadership School 2006 — 2006
Master Educator - Leave No Trace, Leave No Trace
Northeast State Community College 1999 — 2001
Associates in Business Management, Associates in Business Management & EMT-BASIC
Mariani Packing Co., Inc. August 2012 - Present
Mariani Packing Co., Inc. October 2011 - August 2012
Meyer Corporation June 2007 - October 2011
Schurman Fine Papers June 2000 - June 2007
Prints Plus November 1997 - June 2000
The Customer Compnay June 1996 - November 1997
Central Garden and Pet 1991 - 1996
Skills
RPG II, RPG III, RPG ILE, RPG FREE, CLP, SQL, DDS, JD Edwards OneWorld, JD Edwards World, Inovis EDI, Microsoft Office 2010, Client Access, ZPL II, Warehouse Management, EDI, AS400, ERP, IBM iSeries, OS/400, Microsoft Office, iSeries, DB2, Application Development, Visio, Programming, Analysis, Integration, Windows, Business Intelligence, Documentation, Excel, System Administration, Word, Software Development, Systems Analysis, API, Computer Hardware, JD Edwards, RPG, Software Documentation, Databases, Security, Program Management, Management, IBM AS/400, Microsoft Excel, Access, Supply Chain, XML, Troubleshooting
Education
California State University-East Bay 1984 — 1988
Computer Science and Mathematics
Diablo Valley College 1981 — 1988
A.A., Computer Science
Metro Closet Company September 2008 - Present
Guyer's Builder Supply August 2002 - August 2010
Central Garden and Pet January 1994 - July 2002
Skills
Cabinetry, Sales Management, Purchasing, Countertops, Closet & Storage..., Marketing, Furniture, Closets, Building Materials, Customer Satisfaction, Residential Homes, Sales, Kitchen & Bath Design, Selling, Garages, Account Management, Sales Operations
Education
Century College 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Kitchen & Bath Design
North Hennepin Community College 1990 — 1993
Tyson Foods July 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2011 - 2012
Central Garden and Pet 2010 - 2011
Nestlé Purina North America January 2009 - July 2009
Nestlé Purina North America March 2007 - December 2008
Nestlé Purina North America January 2005 - February 2007
Nestlé Purina North America January 2003 - January 2005
Nestlé Purina North America January 2001 - January 2003
Nestlé Purina North America May 2000 - December 2000
Nestlé Purina North America October 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Senior Sales Leadership, Long-term Customer..., Strategic Planning &..., Category Development..., Change Management, Digital Commerce..., Organizational Design, CRM, Management, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Solutions Marketing, Sales Management, E-commerce, Strategy, Categorization, Leadership, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Shopper Marketing, B2B, Sales, Market Planning, Sales Operations, Retail, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, FMCG, Forecasting, Integrated Marketing, International Sales, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Pricing, Grocery, Trade Marketing
Education
DePauw University 1987 — 1991
BA, Economics & Management, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2007 — 2007
Executive Certificate, Finance for Executives Program, Finance
Cornell University 1998 — 1998
Executive Certificate, Food Executive Program
Central Garden and Pet February 2012 - Present
Del Monte Foods 2009 - 2012
Kraft Foods 2004 - 2009
Nabisco Biscuit Company 2001 - 2004
Skills
IRI, Categorization, Grocery, Nielsen, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Key Account Management
Education
Madonna University - Graduate Studies 1990 — 1993
MBA, Business
Eastern Michigan University 1982 — 1987
Administration
Pacific Sotheby`s International Realty June 2014 - Present
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CA Properties, formerly Prudential CA Realty March 2009 - June 2014
RE/MAX August 2006 - March 2009
Vo-Toys, Inc. June 2002 - April 2004
Central Garden and Pet November 1998 - June 2002
Skills
Real Estate, Short Sales, Investment Properties, Sellers, Referrals, Property, Real Estate Transactions, REO, First Time Home Buyers, Investors, Relocation, Buyer Representation, Selling, Single Family Homes, Condos, Luxury, Residential Homes, Listings, New Home Sales, Real Property, Buyers, SFR, Townhomes, Income Properties, New Homes, Move Up Buyers, Seller Representation, Relocation Buyers, Vacation Homes, B2B, Merchandising, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Customer Retention, 1031 Exchanges, Sales
Education
Alfred University 1992 — 1996
B.S.
Emas Pharma May 2015 - Present
JS Nesbeitt, LLC April 2015 - Present
Neat Interior Solutions January 2015 - Present
Hens & Chicks Collective, LLP November 2009 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2012 - May 2015
Sun Gro Horticulture 2010 - 2012
Anthropologie 2008 - 2010
Solutions-II 2005 - 2007
Nuprecon LP 2003 - 2006
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Forecasting, Sales, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Key Account Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Territory Management, Leadership, Organizational Design, Interior Design, Visual Styling, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Merchandising, Art, Retail Displays, Organization Skills, Real Estate Staging, Home Staging, Installation Design, Territory Development
Education
University of Washington 2000 — 2004
Law Societies and Justice (BA)
Bellevue College 2007 — 2009
Interior Design
Elite Medical Scribes January 2015 - Present
Home Instead Senior Care May 2014 - Present
University of MN August 2014 - June 2015
Hooper Holmes May 2013 - August 2013
Broadlawns Medical Center August 2012 - December 2012
Central Garden and Pet May 2012 - August 2012
The Travel Academy March 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Leadership, Training, Retail, Teamwork, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Office Management, Research, Accounts Receivable, Public Speaking, Administration, Software Documentation, Event Planning, Team Building, Data Entry, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Administrative..., Process Improvement
Education
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences 2015 — 2019
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Drake University 2010 — 2014
Health Science: Clinical and applied, Health Science: Clinical and Applied
AFB International June 2015 - Present
3D Corporate Solutions, LLC August 2012 - July 2015
Evergreen Enterprises December 2011 - July 2012
Central Garden and Pet April 2010 - November 2011
Skills
Food Industry, Food Science, Food Safety, Food, Quality System, Product Development, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Outside Sales, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Food Processing, Meat, Ingredients, Supply Chain, Purchasing, HACCP, SQF, Advanced SQF, Import Export, Compliance, Regulatory Requirements
Education
Missouri State University 2007 — 2009
Bachelors of Sciene, Animal Sciences
Crowder College 2005 — 2007
Associate's degree, Agriculture, General
j2 Global January 2013 - Present
GoDaddy.com September 2010 - January 2013
GoDaddy.com January 2009 - September 2010
Sunland Arizona, Inc January 2007 - January 2009
Central Garden and Pet October 2006 - September 2007
Copper State Bolt & Nut Company March 2004 - October 2006
Hobe, Inc. January 1992 - March 2004
Skills
Product Management, Mobile Applications, E-commerce, Big Data, User Experience, Management, Strategic Planning, Android, iOS, Agile Methodologies, Product Road Mapping, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, SEO, SEM, Ad Words, Product Requirements, Product Vision, Product Definition, Product Launch, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Certified Scrum Product..., Pragmatic Marketing..., Web Marketing, Leadership, Quality Assurance, JIRA, OLAP, Google Analytics, Visio, User Acceptance Testing, SharePoint, use cases, SQL, A/B Testing, SDLC, Content Management, Process Improvement, Automation, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Forecasting, Email Marketing, Financial Analysis, Business Objects, Project Management
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.2
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, 3.75
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC August 2014 - Present
Advantage Sales & Marketing November 2013 - August 2014
Central Garden and Pet October 2012 - May 2013
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. January 2011 - October 2012
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. January 2006 - January 2011
Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. March 2004 - January 2006
Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. May 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Negotiation, Vendor Management, Freight Payment, Transportation, Cost Analysis, SAP, AS400 system, Materials Management, Logistics, Cost Benefit, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Analysis, Shipping, Supply Chain..., Access, Management, Distribution Center..., Supply Chain Management, Inventory Analysis, Demand Management, Inventory Optimization, Fleet Management, JDA, Sales, Demand Forecasting, Consumer Products, Retail, Customer Service
Education
Arizona State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Central Garden and Pet March 2010 - Present
Central Life Sciences March 2010 - Present
Novartis Consumer Health July 2000 - January 2010
E & I Laboratories, Inc. July 1997 - July 1998
HWS Consulting Group January 1983 - July 1997
Skills
Internal Audit, Supply Chain, Food, CQA, Auditing, Microsoft Excel, Business Process Mapping, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Green Belt, Six Sigma, Risk Assessment, Kaizen Leadership, Quality Management, FDA, Hazardous Waste..., ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, GMP, Process Improvement, Quality System
Education
Doane College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Kimberly-Clark Professional April 2015 - Present
MEDA November 2014 - April 2015
MEDA March 2013 - October 2014
Central Garden and Pet January 2011 - March 2013
BeavEx, Inc. February 2005 - January 2010
BeavEx, Inc. January 2005 - December 2008
BeavEx, Inc. January 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Retail, Business Planning, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Training, Product Marketing, Microsoft Word, Purchasing, Marketing Communications, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Contract Negotiation, Social Networking, Brand Management, Salesforce.com, Recruiting, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Time Management, Logistics, Budgets, Leadership, Merchandising, Market Research, 3PL, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media Marketing, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, CRM
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2009 — 2010
MBA, Marketing
Emory University 2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science/Economics
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET July 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet June 2012 - July 2014
Coca-Cola Refreshments 2010 - June 2012
Coca-Cola Enterprises 2009 - 2010
Coca-Cola Enterprises 2006 - 2009
Panasonic Automotive Systems 2004 - 2006
American Electric Lighting (Division of Acuity Brands, FKA Thomas and Betts, Inc) 2000 - 2004
Frigidaire Home Products 1993 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Sourcing, Management, Supply Management, Tenacious Work Ethic
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1988 — 1992
BBA, Management
Troy University 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business
Emory University 2010 — 2010
Certification, Six Sigma
EXOS December 2014 - Present
EXOS June 2013 - December 2014
lululemon athletica May 2012 - May 2013
Henkel/The Dial Corporation October 2010 - November 2011
Central Garden and Pet May 2010 - September 2010
Isagenix September 2008 - April 2010
Isagenix December 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Consumer Products, Consumer Marketing, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Strategy Execution, New Business Development, Product Development, Product Management, Project Management, Market Analysis, Data Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Leadership, Self-motivated Team..., Team Building, Drive Results, Forward Thinking, Goal Oriented, Solution Seeker, Career Development..., Team Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Research, Sales Operations, Management, Market Planning, B2B, Customer Insight, Team Leadership, Budgets, Marketing Research, Brand Development, Marketing, Leadership, Strategy, Teamwork
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Amtrust Financial Services May 2015 - Present
Central Garden and Pet September 2013 - May 2015
Simpson & Simpson CPAs October 2010 - April 2013
Deloitte August 2006 - March 2009
Skills
Internal Controls, GAAP, US GAAP, Auditing, External Audit, CPA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounting, IFRS, General Ledger
Education
Azusa Pacific University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Central Garden and Pet March 1999 - Present
Shorty's Nursery January 1998 - March 1999
Kasch's Garden centers June 1989 - December 1997
Skills
Outside Sales, Retail Management, Purchasing, Merchandising, Retail, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Wholesale, Store Management, Account Management, Market Planning, Management, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Trade Shows, Forecasting, Pricing
Education
Clackamas Community College 1989 — 1992
ongoing, Horticulture/Biology
Gladstone High School 1985 — 1989
Central Garden and Pet September 2006 - Present
Pergo January 2005 - August 2006
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company September 1995 - December 2004
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Mergers, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Sales Operations, P&L Management, New Business Development
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2014 — 2014
Advanced Retail Strategy
Clark University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Staples July 2013 - Present
McKesson Inc. (Medical Surgical) February 2010 - July 2013
Gap Inc. 2008 - 2009
Toys R Us 2005 - 2008
OfficeMax February 1999 - July 2005
Central Garden and Pet January 1997 - July 1999
Staples 1996 - 1999
Skills
Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, 3PL, Logistics, Team Building, Public Speaking, Talent Selection, Talent Assessment, Developing Talent, Change Management, Organizational Change, Community Service, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Employee/Labor Relations, PeopleSoft, Hyperion Enterprise..., Beeline, Project Planning, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Transportation, Project Management, Retail, Purchasing, Materials Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Sales, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Supply Chain..., Distribution Center..., Logistics Management, P&L Management, Business Strategy, Income Statement, Continuous Improvement, Transportation..., Forecasting, Talent Management
Education
Ashworth University 2005 — 2010
MBA, Business Management, 3.90
Disney Institute 1983 — 1985
College Program, Quality Service
Rhode Island College 1980 — 1985
BA, Sociology, Philosopy, Economics
Brown University 1977 — 1979
LEAP Program Certification, Science
Blistex Inc. October 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet February 2012 - July 2013
Central Garden and Pet November 2008 - February 2012
Central Garden and Pet December 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Website Management, Writing Skills, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Online Marketing, Google Analytics, Newsletters, Pricing, Forecasting, Sales Presentations, SAP, Planview, SharePoint, Art Direction, Public Relations, Product Development, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Trade Shows, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Packaging, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media, Press Releases, Event Planning, Product Launch
Education
Elmhurst College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Communications
Central Garden and Pet July 2011 - Present
The Clorox Company December 2008 - July 2011
The Clorox Company January 2004 - December 2008
The Clorox Company January 2000 - January 2004
The Clorox Company January 1998 - January 2000
The Clorox Company February 1997 - January 1998
EFI December 1995 - February 1997
AMDAHL CORPORATION July 1992 - December 1995
Skills
Compensation, Performance Management, Organizational..., Change Management, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Mergers, Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Cross-functional Team..., Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, Coaching, Leadership, Employee Benefits
Education
Cornell University 1990 — 1992
Masters
Cornell University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts
Central Garden and Pet March 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet April 2012 - Present
Central Garden and Pet July 2011 - May 2012
Del Monte September 2007 - July 2011
Johnson & Johnson September 2005 - September 2007
L'Oreal August 2002 - August 2005
Howe Marketing Group September 1999 - August 2002
Nabisco Biscuit Company June 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Spectra, Nielsen, JDA, Food, Category Management, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Insights, Grocery, Market Research, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, IRI, Customer Insight, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Strategy, Trade Marketing, Management, Retail, FMCG, Pricing, Merchandising, Leadership
Education
California State University-Chico
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business
Cambrex September 2014 - Present
Neos Therapeutics February 2010 - January 2011
Manpower August 2009 - October 2009
Manpower May 2008 - April 2009
Central Garden and Pet February 2007 - May 2008
Allergan Pharmaceuticals June 2005 - February 2007
Astellas Pharma November 2003 - May 2005
Allergan Pharmaceuticals May 2002 - October 2003
Kelly Scientific Resources July 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, GLP, GMP, HPLC, LIMS, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Control, SOP, Sop, Validation
Education
Baylor University 1996 — 2001
B.S., Biochemistry, Biology
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals September 2004 - Present
Central Garden and Pet January 2011 - June 2013
P3 Capital Management, LLC 2006 - 2011
Prestige Brands, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Gerber Products Company (Nestlé) 2001 - 2004
Novartis 1997 - 2001
Griffins Foods Ltd 1993 - 1997
Danone 1992 - 1993
The Dannon Company 1987 - 1992
Nabisco (now Mondelēz International) 1983 - 1987
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Marketing Strategy, R&D, Change Management, Clinical Trials, Business Development, Financial Modeling, FDA, Consumer Products, New Business Development, FMCG, Customer Insight, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Marketing, Management, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, CRM, Segmentation, Market Analysis, Market Research, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation, Product Management, P&L Management, Leadership, Project Planning, Analytics, Pricing, Product Launch, ERP, Marketing Management, Global Marketing, Commercialization, Positioning, Product Marketing, Pricing Strategy
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1980 — 1982
MBA, Finance and Marketing double concentration
Tufts University 1975 — 1979
BS, Physiological Psychology
Private April 2015 - Present
Central Garden and Pet August 2011 - April 2015
Q Center - Meetings <> Conferences <> Executive Learning 2003 - 2011
Arthur Andersen 1998 - 2003
Skills
Vendor Management, Lotus Notes, Telecommunications, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Telecom Expense..., Outlook, Testing, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Avaya Site..., Verizon Enterprise..., AT&T Business Direct
Education
Harper College 2011 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, 3.91
Harper College 2012 — 2012
Advanced Management Certificate, 4.0
Harper College 2011 — 2012
General Management Certificate, 4.0
DePaul University 1998 — 1998
Certificate, Telecommunications
Central Garden and Pet April 2010 - Present
KForce Technology Staffing December 2009 - February 2010
Longs Drug Stores, Inc. May 2002 - June 2009
Longs Drugs May 2002 - June 2009
Longs Drug Stores May 2002 - June 2009
Arthur Andersen January 2001 - April 2002
Longs Drug Stores, Inc. February 1998 - December 2000
Skills
Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Crystal Reports, SQL, Data Warehousing, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Retail, Supply Chain, Auditing, Microsoft Office, Merchandising, Training, Inventory Control, Team Building, Management, Software Documentation, Oracle, Analysis, Data Analysis, Testing, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Project Management, Quality Assurance, Requirements Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Project Planning, Integration, SDLC, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Visio
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Central Garden and Pet June 2011 - Present
Shutter Buddy, LLC August 2009 - May 2011
SSL Americas May 2010 - January 2011
CIBA Vision March 2009 - August 2009
CIBA Vision November 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Consumer Products, Finance, Project Planning, Marketing, Competitive Analysis
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2007 — 2009
MBA
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
Yes To Inc August 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet March 2011 - August 2013
Del Monte Foods Big Heart Pet 2007 - March 2011
Master Replicas Inc. Corgi International 2002 - 2007
Clorox 2000 - 2002
Clorox 1998 - 2000
Procter & Gamble 1991 - 1996
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Grocery, Nielsen, FMCG, P&L Management, Brand Management, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Product Development
Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 1994 — 1996
MBA, Business Strategy
San Diego State University-California State University 1986 — 1991
BS, Business Administration
Key Performance Ideas, Inc. August 2006 - Present
Hyperion Planning and FDMEE Implementation October 2014 - February 2015
Hyperion Planning, Essbase, and FDM Implementation September 2014 - January 2015
Hyperion Planning, Essbase, and FDMEE Implementation November 2013 - October 2014
Hyperion Planning, FDM, and HFM Implementation March 2013 - October 2013
Panasonic Avionics Corporation October 2012 - February 2013
VCA Antech April 2012 - October 2012
Central Garden and Pet April 2012 - July 2012
Siemens Industry April 2011 - March 2012
AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance Exchange August 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Essbase, ODI, ERP, Hyperion EPM, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Enterprise, ETL, FDM, Consolidation, Oracle, HFM, SAP, Business Intelligence, EPM, Cognos, Oracle E-Business Suite, OBIEE, Hyperion
Education
California State University-Northridge 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's, Business Administration, Accounting
The Permanente Medical Group September 2009 - Present
Cloud 9 Designs June 1998 - Present
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan June 2009 - September 2009
Central Garden and Pet 2008 - 2009
First Horizon Home Loans/GMAC Mortgage March 1997 - June 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Healthcare, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Administrative..., Office Administration, Training, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Data Entry, Hospitals, Program Management
Education
University of California, Davis 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
California State University-Hayward
Psychology
Lowell
University of Colorado at Denver
Psychology
Levi Strauss & CO. September 2010 - Present
Levi Strauss & Co. 2007 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2006 - 2010
Levi's 1991 - 2009
Levi Strauss & Co. 1999 - 2003
Skills
Recruiters, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Recruiting, Human Resources
Education
Yeshiva University 1977 — 1979
MSW
City University of New York-Hunter College 1974 — 1977
BA, Psychology, Speech Pathology & Audiology
Shutterfly Inc. August 2014 - Present
Shutterfly August 2012 - August 2014
Central Garden and Pet October 2011 - July 2012
General Mills August 2008 - September 2011
Heinz North America June 2007 - August 2007
MG Mobiles India Private Limited August 2005 - July 2006
Deloitte 2004 - 2005
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Start-ups, Business Planning, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Segmentation, Brand Management, Analytics, Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Product Launch, Brand Architecture, Marketing
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing and Strategy
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay 2000 — 2004
B. Tech, Civil Engineering
Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram 1997 — 1999
High School
NEC April 2011 - Present
BMW Group May 2014 - March 2015
Broadridge Financial Solutions February 2014 - May 2014
Deutsche Bank August 2013 - February 2014
CARF International October 2012 - July 2013
Power-One August 2012 - October 2012
Central Garden and Pet September 2011 - August 2012
Intel Corporation October 2010 - August 2011
Niteo Partners December 2004 - March 2011
Visa September 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Cognos, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, SSIS, Business Intelligence, SSRS, SSAS, iWay Data Migrator, Analysis Services, Business Intelligence..., Cognos ReportNet, Dashboard, Databases
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2004 — 2004
Masters in Business Analysis, Data mining and Business Analysis
New Jersey Institute of Technology 2001 — 2003
Masters, Information Systems
Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 1996 — 2000
BE, Computer Science and Engineering
Saint Xavier's Bokaro 1984 — 1996
Nielsen March 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet September 2011 - March 2013
The Nielsen Company January 2011 - September 2011
The Nielsen Company April 2006 - December 2010
The Clorox Company June 2004 - April 2006
Fosters Wine Estates January 2003 - June 2004
Fosters Wine Estates October 2001 - January 2003
Fosters Wine Estates January 2001 - October 2001
Symphony IRI Group 1997 - 2000
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 1995 — 1997
Arizona State University
BA, Political Science
Central Garden and Pet April 2011 - April 2015
Central Garden and Pet August 2010 - April 2011
Ovations Food Services, LP 2009 - 2010
El Paso Bar-B-Que 2005 - 2009
AdobeAir, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Pacific Retirement Services 2005 - 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Trade Shows, Market Research, Direct Mail, Analysis, Pricing, New Business Development, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, PowerPoint, Sales Management, Management
Education
Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, International Management
Southern Oregon University 2001 — 2004
B.S., Business Administration - Marketing
University of Agder (UiA) 2003 — 2003
International Business
Brookings-Harbor High School
Central Garden and Pet June 2010 - Present
Del Monte Foods 2009 - June 2010
Nestle USA January 2006 - 2009
Mars Petcare 1997 - 2006
Mars Petcare (Mars Inc.) 1997 - 1998
Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Product Design, Food, Consumer Products, Consumer Insights, Customer Insight
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Technology
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1992 — 1997
nutrition
Lemon Drop Boutique May 2014 - Present
Coastal Casual Boutique June 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet October 2011 - July 2013
Central Garden Distribution / Pennington Seed October 2007 - 2011
Netbank, Inc. fka RBMG, Inc. 1993 - 2007
NetBank, Inc. 1992 - 2007
NetBank (aka RBMG) 1992 - 2007
NetBank / RBMG / Meritage Mortgage 1992 - 2007
RBMG 1992 - 2003
Skills
Banking, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Sales, Business Process, Accounting, Budgets, Team Building, Management, Leadership, Training, Internal Audit, Analysis, Forecasting, Business Process...
Education
Columbia College (SC) 1985 — 1989
BA, Education and Sociology
Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company May 2009 - Present
Central Garden and Pet April 2008 - May 2009
Hendricks & Partners August 2007 - February 2008
Pier 1 Imports December 2003 - April 2007
Skills
Project Management, Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Management, Event Planning, Outlook, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Advertising, Strategy, Sales, Budgets, Healthcare
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2010
Business Marketing, Marketing and Management
Dakota County Technical College 2013 — 2013
Social Media for Business Certificate, Social Media
University of Saint Thomas 2007 — 2007
Certificate of Professional Project Management, Project Management
Dakota County Technical College 2001 — 2002
AA- Graphic Design, Graphic Design, 3-D
Dakota County Technical College 2000 — 2001
AA- Applied Visual Art, Visual Art, Visual Merchandising, Graphic Design
Central Garden and Pet 2011 - 2014
Xentris LLC September 2003 - December 2011
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Packaging, Digital Photography, Art Direction, Product Development, Pre-press, Advertising, Graphics, Marketing, Photography, Image Manipulation, Creative Direction, Brochures, Brand Development, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Layout, Product Design, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Shows
Education
Clarke College
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Valley Forge Flag Company July 2013 - Present
Flag Manufacturer's Association of America January 2012 - Present
Chicago Flag and Decorating October 2011 - July 2013
Amneon Furniture April 2008 - October 2011
Wild Bird Feeding Industry Association November 2004 - November 2010
Central Garden and Pet February 2007 - April 2008
Heath Outdoor Products January 2003 - January 2007
Heath Outdoor Products January 2002 - December 2002
Heath Outdoor Products January 1996 - December 2001
Bissell January 1993 - December 1995
Skills
Marketing, Product Development, Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Consumer Products, Key Account Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Advertising, Merchandising, Sales, Pricing, Retail, Management, Product Marketing
Education
Aquinas College 1992 — 1993
BS, Business
Calvin College 1983 — 1986
Business
Grand Rapids Christian 1980 — 1982
American Excelsior Co. October 2009 - Present
Impact Marketing, LLC February 2007 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 1999 - 2006
Newell Company 1988 - 1999
Rayovac 1986 - 1988
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, P&L Management, Sales, Forecasting, Retail, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Wal-Mart, Retail Category..., Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Budgets, Sales Management
Education
Ball State University 1979 — 1983
B.S., Marketing
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET May 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet April 2008 - May 2014
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET April 2006 - April 2008
Langtech March 1999 - April 2006
Faludi Computing 1997 - 1999
US Navy October 1989 - July 1995
Skills
VMware, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, System Administration, Windows Server, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, SharePoint, Security, Data Center, Cisco Firewall Security, Mac OS, Windows 7, Mobile Devices, Infrastructure, Virtualization, Integration, Cross-functional Team...
Education
City College of San Francisco 1995 — 1997
None, Computer Science
University of the Pacific
Budget Blinds November 2013 - Present
Batteries Plus February 2012 - October 2012
Central Garden and Pet April 2009 - April 2011
Fiskars Brands 1996 - 2009
Newell Office Products 1994 - 1996
Avery Dennison 1986 - 1994
Skills
Marketing, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Strategy, Customer Insight, Sales Management, Advertising, Brand Management, Project Management, Marketing Research, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Negotiation, International Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Consumer Products
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
MBA, Marketing
Western State Colorado University
BA, Business Administration, Marketing
Central Garden and Pet October 2005 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2001 - September 2005
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET April 1996 - June 2000
Skills
P&L Management, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supply Chain
Education
Tacoma Community College 1992 — 1994
Pierce College 1990 — 1991
Bates Technical College 1988 — 1991
Journeyman Carpenter, Construction Trades
Kimberly-Clark May 2013 - Present
Voith Holding Inc January 2013 - April 2013
Central Garden and Pet October 2012 - December 2012
Geller & Company September 2011 - August 2012
Madison Square Garden August 2010 - December 2010
Gray Line New York Sightseeing Tours August 2009 - November 2009
Philips International Holding Corp. June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Access, SAP, Bloomberg Terminal, QuickBooks, Oracle, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Customer Service, Tax, Finance, Analysis, Microsoft Word, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable
Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY) 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Accounting- CPA
Central Garden and Pet August 2009 - Present
Driftwood Dairy, Inc. February 2003 - July 2009
RSM McGladrey October 1996 - February 2003
McGladrey & Pullen December 1987 - September 1992
Skills
Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Manufacturing, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Finance, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Executive Management, CPA, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, GAAP
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1983 — 1987
BA, Business, Accounting Concentration
Sterling International, Inc. June 2001 - Present
Lilly Miller Brands May 1990 - May 2001
Central Garden and Pet 1998 - 2001
Education
Boise State University 1985 — 1991
Bachelors, Communication
Consolidated Services Distributors July 2015 - Present
Consolidated Services Distributors DBA Candy Central July 2015 - Present
Panera FDF November 2013 - 2015
Central Garden and Pet September 1996 - 2013
Central Pet Distribution January 1996 - 2013
Kenlin Acquisition Corporation January 1992 - January 1996
Kenlin Supply 1985 - 1996
Kenlin Pet Supply January 1979 - January 1992
Kenlin Supply 1979 - 1985
Giszack Transportation Services 1975 - 1979
Skills
Transportation..., Transportation..., Outbound Logistics, Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Ocean, Warehouse Management, Logistics Engineering, Contract Negotiation, P&L responsibility, Supply Chain..., Facilities Management, Logistics, Warehousing Operations, Fleet Planning, Transportation, Warehousing, 3PL, Supply Chain Management, Management, Container, Operations Management, P&L Management, Leadership, Shipping, P&L Responsibility, Training, Supply Chain, Project Planning, Fleet Management, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Budgets, Freight, Income Statement, Pricing, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Distribution Center..., Demand Planning, International Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, Materials Management, P&L, Logistics Management, Plannning, Strategic Sourcing
Education
SCC 1978 — 1979
Business Transportation-Logistics-Supply Chain
Bergen Community College 1976 — 1978
Business
Central Garden and Pet Mgr. Packaging & GraphicsCentral Life Sciences1989 - 2011
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Budgets, Packaging, Sales Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Management, Team Building, P&L Management, Sales, Pricing, Negotiation, Business Planning, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Graphics, Account Management, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Marketing, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Market Planning, Key Account Development, Manufacturing, P&L
Education
Augustana College 1981 — 1985
BA, Business Administration
Central Garden and Pet March 2012 - Present
United Pet Group September 2009 - March 2012
United Pet Group August 2006 - September 2009
United Pet Group March 2000 - August 2006
Pets and Pals, Inc. March 1994 - March 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Key Account Management, Business Development, Customer Insight, Customer Marketing, VBA, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Product Development, Pricing, Integrated Marketing, Management, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Key Account Development, Business Planning
Education
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2003 — 2009
BBA, Marketing
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) April 2015 - Present
Accoa Consulting December 2007 - Present
Panterra-Group December 2007 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2006 - February 2015
Peavey Electronics 2010 - 2010
Saggezza October 2005 - November 2007
Tellabs 2006 - 2006
Saggezza 2006 - 2006
Andrew Corporation January 2005 - October 2005
The Timken Company 2005 - 2005
Skills
ERP, SAP, Integration, Materials Management, Business Process, SAP R/3, SAP ERP, Business Analysis, ABAP, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Consulting, Project Management, Change Management, Business Process..., Procurement, Business Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Strategic Sourcing
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 1998
bs, business
Bradley University 1994 — 1997
bs, Business
Central Garden and Pet Business ManagerCENTRAL LIFE SCIENCES1998 - Present
Sandoz Agro January 1990 - June 1997
Skills
Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, New Business Development, Budgets, Forecasting, Product Development, Purchasing, Management, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Customer Service, P&L Management, Marketing, Sales, Project Management, P&L, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning
Education
DePaul University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Economics
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor's degree, Business Finance
Central Garden and Pet June 2012 - Present
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Management, Business Development, Leadership, Sales, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Forecasting, Pricing, Product Development, P&L Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Negotiation, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Key Account Management, Account Management
Education
American University
BA
Central Garden and Pet March 1991 - Present
Skills
Trade Shows, Market Planning, Product Development, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Pricing
Education
American River College 1974 — 1976
Horticulture
Central Garden and Pet November 2013 - Present
CLTS July 2003 - November 2013
Micron Technology Inc. January 2000 - July 2003
Lee Read Jewelers January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Accounts Payable, Account Management, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, analysis and..., data management, Crystal Reports, POS, SAP, Interpersonal..., Financial Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Billing Solutions, Leadership Development, Hotels, Process Improvement, Research, Sales, Training, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Teaching, Customer Service, Armenian, Russian, Mentoring
Education
Boise State University 2002 — 2003
N/A, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
College of Romanos Melikyan 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Music (BA), Piano/Concertmaster
Future Formulations, LLC October 2011 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 2007 - 2010
Nu Skin Enterprises 1998 - 2006
Skills
Product Marketing, Market Research, Product Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Utah State University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
Brigham Young University 1993 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Zoology
Central Garden and Pet July 2010 - Present
Meketa Investment Group June 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Retail, Consumer Products, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Management, Market Research, Customer Insight, POS Data Analysis, Category Insights, Planning Budgeting &..., Nielsen Data, Promotional Analysis, Budget Forecasts, Excel Dashboards, Data Analysis, Trade Show Planning, Pricing Analysis, Category Analysis, Consumer Insight, Consumer Package Goods, Analysis
Education
California State University San Marcos 2002 — 2007
B.S. in Business Administration, Management
Central Garden and Pet June 2012 - Present
College of Western Idaho September 2010 - October 2012
Syngenta Seeds January 2006 - May 2010
Syngenta Seeds, Inc October 2003 - May 2006
Boise State University June 2003 - October 2003
Ada County Sheriff's Office September 2002 - June 2003
Jabil Circuit Inc January 2000 - January 2002
Hewlett-Packard 1997 - 2000
Hewlett Packard January 1989 - January 1997
Skills
Teamwork, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Purchasing, SOX Compliancy, Recruiting, Human Resources, Management, Training, Administrative..., Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, SAP, Accounting, Data Entry, Interviews, Time Management, QuickBooks, Budgets, Outlook, Quality Assurance, Access, Supervisory Skills, Payroll, Spreadsheets, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Sales, Leadership, Team Leadership, Employee Benefits, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Testing, Coaching, PowerPoint, Hiring, Financial Reporting, Team Building, Logistics, Small Business, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Employee Relations
Education
College of Western Idaho 2009 — 2010
Criminal Justice, Business Computer Applications
McKinley High 1971 — 1973
High School 1970 — 1973
Boise State University
Business
Kraft Foods January 2007 - Present
Central Garden and Pet January 2006 - November 2006
Sony Pictures Entertainment October 2004 - December 2005
Skills
ABAP, IDOC, SAP R/3, EDI, SAP Implementation, SAP, ERP, SDLC, SAP ERP, Smartforms, SD, Procurement, SAP APO, SAP Portal, Integration, SAP BW, SAP BI, ECC, SAP Netweaver, BAPI, SAP SD
Education
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bachelors of Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Master's, Computer Engineering
Central Garden and Pet October 2012 - Present
U.S. Coast Guard April 2005 - Present
PartyLite March 2007 - October 2012
Henry S. Wolkins Co. June 2003 - March 2007
Shaw's Supermarkets October 2001 - June 2003
L. Knife & Son, Inc. November 1998 - October 2001
Skills
Budget Management, Contract Administration, Documenting/Record..., Inventory Management..., Price/Cost Analysis, Government Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Shipment/Transportation..., Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Purchasing, Training, Pricing
Education
Bridgewater State University 2010 — 2016
Public Administration
Bridgewater State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Management Science-Operations
Coyle-Cassidy HS 1990 — 1994
Toms River Fire District 1 July 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet January 2011 - July 2014
Bradco Supply Corp August 2006 - December 2010
Saint Rose High School November 2005 - August 2006
Hovnanian Companies December 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Hardware, Software, Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Citrix, Windows, Visio, Windows Server, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Software Documentation, Training, System Administration, Outlook, Servers, SharePoint, TCP/IP, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Access, Account Management, Integration, SQL, Business Analysis, Database Administration, Process Scheduler, Operations Management, Customer Service, Microsoft SQL Server, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Databases, Team Leadership, Program Management, Microsoft Exchange, IT Management, VMware, Project Planning, ITIL, Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Software, Vendor Management, Networking, Database Design, SDLC, Group Policy
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2010
Master's Degree, Information Systems
DeVry University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's in Applied Science, Computer Information Systems
Douglas Press November 2014 - Present
Plitek July 2013 - 2014
Rogers Corp. November 2012 - 2013
Central Garden and Pet July 2008 - August 2012
AGI Media, a Division of MeadWestvaco November 2002 - May 2008
Altair Systems Design, Inc. January 2001 - November 2002
NAVS November 1991 - January 2001
Goldman, Sachs & Co. 1981 - 1991
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, SAP, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, MRP, Project Planning, Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Materials Management, Purchasing, Root Cause Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Training, Inventory Control, Analysis, ERP, Forecasting, Logistics, Program Management, Project Management, Value Stream Mapping, 5S
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Topco Associates LLC May 2012 - November 2013
Webb deVlam October 2011 - January 2012
Burgopak USA January 2008 - January 2011
Central Garden and Pet March 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Illustrator, Layout, Packaging, Typography, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Mac, Photoshop, Graphics, Pre-press, Photography, Image Manipulation
Education
American Academy of Art
Central Garden and Pet General ManagerF.T.S.2003 - 2007
Aeroground 1997 - 2003
Education
Cerritos College
business management
Don Bosco Technical Institute
Architecture
Whittier College
Mechanical Drafting
Central Garden and Pet August 2012 - Present
Education
Brown Mackie College-Boise 2009 — 2011
AS, Accounting
Central Garden and Pet November 2010 - Present
Central Garden & Pet 2010 - Present
Chuck Latham Associates, Inc. September 2007 - November 2010
PETSMART SSG 2003 - 2006
Skills
Consumer Products, Training, Merchandising, Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Sourcing, Management, Key Account Development, Account Management, Product Development, Sales, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, P&L Management, Market Planning, Product Marketing, Pricing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Trade Shows, Trade Marketing, Grocery, IRI, Pricing Strategy, New Business Development, Income Statement, Supply Chain, Profit, Wholesale, Private Label, National Accounts, Selling, Market Analysis, Retail Category..., Purchasing, Planograms, Market Research, Demand Planning, International Sales, CPFR
Education
Arizona State University 1979 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
bpa sales January 2000 - Present
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company January 1997 - January 2000
Central Garden and Pet January 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Sales Management, Training & Development
Education
East Tennessee State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Political Science
Central Garden and Pet June 2012 - Present
The Learning Tree Pre-School February 2011 - June 2012
The Learning Tree Pre-School August 2010 - April 2011
Skills
SAP, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Wire Transfers, Bank Reconciliation, ACH, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Inventory Management, Outlook, Spreadsheets, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Word, Access, Treasury, Forecasting, Payments
Education
Diablo Valley College 2012 — 2015
DeVry University-California 2010 — 2011
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Penn Foster
Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Randstad Inhouse Services 1997 - Present
Central Garden and Pet 1997 - 2014
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Temporary Staffing, Recruiting, Staffing Services, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Sourcing, Temporary Placement, Human Resources, Account Management, Cold Calling, Talent Management, Recruitment Advertising, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Hiring, Interviews, New Hire Orientations
Education
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
George Walton Academy
Central Garden and Pet October 2012 - Present
Plexus Corp. September 1998 - September 2012
Education
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Studies
Central Garden and Pet August 2012 - Present
Fund Raisers Ltd September 2011 - September 2012
Target December 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office 2007, Positive Team Player, Reliable
Education
Boise State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance