Essendant Company
Industry: Furniture company
DescriptionEssendant, formerly known as United Stationers, is a national wholesale distributor of office supplies, with consolidated net sales of $5.3 billion. Headquarters: Deerfield, IL Revenue: 5.369 billion USD (2016) CEO: Richard D. Phillips (Oct 25, 2017–) Subsidiaries: Essendant Co., The Order People Company, UNITED STATIONERS SUPPLY CO
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Essendant Employees
Essendant January 2015 - April 2015
Office Depot June 2009 - August 2014
Office Depot May 2006 - August 2014
Office Depot May 2000 - May 2006
Ryder System, Inc. 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Oracle Applications, Training, Team Building, Vendor Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, E-commerce, Time Management, Staff Development, Account Reconciliation, Teamwork, Sales Process, Team Leadership, Social Media, Microsoft CRM, Problem Solving, Citrix, Customer Service, Inventory Management, SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, P&L Management, Invoicing, Sales, Selling, PeopleSoft, 10 Key, Office Administration, Event Management, Corporate Events, Telephone Skills, Office Management, Phone Etiquette, Team Management, Microsoft Word, Coaching, Inventory Control, Event Planning, AS400 system, Records Management, PowerPoint, Concur, Leadership, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management
Education
TargetIT Training 2014 — 2014
Certificate, SAP ERP SD
Devry University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Atlanta Technical College 2013 — 2013
Certification, Meeting and Event Planning
Essendant May 2015 - Present
Mongolian American Career Fair March 2014 - Present
United Stationers June 2013 - Present
Mongolian American Student Association December 2011 - Present
Network Services Company June 2012 - June 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch December 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Fashion, Visual Merchandising, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, SAP, QuickBooks, Tax Accounting, Auditing, Trend Analysis, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Mac, Management Accounting, Merchandising, Time Management, Cost Accounting, Information Systems..., Finance, Leadership, Payroll, Management, Accounts Receivable
Education
Northern Illinois University 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business, Accountancy
Essendant March 2015 - Present
Koehlinger Plumbing December 2012 - July 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Training, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Employee Relations
Education
College of DuPage 2007 — 2010
Accounting
Essendant February 2011 - Present
OHL March 2010 - October 2010
CEVA Logistics May 2009 - March 2010
Technicolor October 2006 - May 2009
Technicolor March 2005 - October 2006
Technicolor July 2003 - March 2005
Arrow Electronics March 1998 - October 2003
Arrow Electronics March 1995 - March 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging, Supply Chain, Production Managment, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Project Planning, Supply Chain..., Kaizen, Inventory Control, Management, Purchasing, Project Management, 5S, Warehouse Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Training, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, 3PL, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Satisfaction, Distribution Center..., Engineering, Forecasting, Integration, Leadership, Materials Management, Operational Excellence, P&L Management, Process Engineering, Shipping, Software Documentation, Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Value Stream Mapping, Warehousing, MRP, Reverse Logistics
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology 1984 — 1986
BSEE, Electronics Engineering
The University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science, Business Management; Business and Manufacturing
Essendant January 2011 - Present
Essendant January 2011 - Present
The Factory Theater July 2007 - Present
Worldcolor March 2010 - January 2011
Edward Don & Company July 2007 - August 2009
Ambrosi (Schawk! Inc.) January 2007 - July 2007
DePaul University 2005 - 2007
Grainger March 2006 - September 2006
Cognitive Arts January 2005 - July 2005
DePaul University October 2001 - January 2004
Skills
Copywriting, Marketing, Advertising, Editing, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Content Management, Editorial, Theatre, InDesign, Playwriting, Scripting, Project Management, Publishing, Catalogs, SEO, Research, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Databases, Query Writing, Data Analysis, Query Designer, Content Strategy, Content Administration, Database Management, Microsoft Access, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Production Managment, Performance Art, SharePoint, SAP MDM, PeopleSoft
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2004 — 2005
Master of Arts, English
Baylor University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Theater Arts
Essendant January 2014 - Present
Solo Cup Company April 2013 - January 2014
Dart Container/Solo Cup Company April 2012 - April 2013
Briggs Healthcare March 2011 - April 2012
Briggs Healthcare May 2010 - March 2011
McTernan Wireless November 2006 - May 2010
Gateway Technical College 2006 - 2009
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Account Management, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Product Management, Process Improvement, Selling, Direct Sales, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, JD Edwards, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, CRM
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management
Cardinal Stritch University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Management
Gateway Technical College 2007 — 2010
Associate Degree, Marketing
Essendant October 2008 - Present
HSBC November 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Hyperion Performance..., Project Planning, Leadership, Coaching, Managerial Finance, Profit Maximization, Cost Management, Retail, Sales, Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, E-commerce, Recruiting, Account Management, Inventory Management, Pricing
Education
Hilbert College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Erie Community College 2000 — 2004
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Essendant March 2015 - Present
Mobile One June 2011 - March 2015
Mobile One June 2011 - March 2015
University of St. Thomas October 2009 - May 2011
University of St. Thomas - Box Office April 2008 - May 2011
University of St. Thomas October 2010 - March 2011
Skills
CRM, Business Development, Sales, SaaS, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Program Management, Customer Satisfaction, Spanish, Sales Presentations, Proposal Writing, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research
Education
University of St. Thomas 2007 — 2011
International Business, Spanish
University of St. Thomas 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business
Spanish-American Institute 2010 — 2010
International Business and Spanish
TeamQuest Corporation October 2014 - Present
Essendant August 2011 - September 2014
BluStratus Consulting LLC March 2011 - August 2011
Travelport March 2008 - February 2011
G2 SwitchWorks December 2004 - March 2008
Lakeview Technology February 2002 - December 2004
SPSS (formerly ShowCase Corporation) May 1999 - August 2001
IBM July 1996 - May 1999
IBM August 1989 - July 1996
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Culture Change, Change Management, Product Management, CRM, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Performance Turnaround, Strategic Partnerships, Professional Services, Management, E-commerce, Project Management, ERP, Account Management, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Product Marketing, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Profitable Growth, Enterprise Software, Sales, Sales Operations, SaaS
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1992 — 1993
MBA, Finance
Illinois State University 1984 — 1988
BS, Marketing
Essendant October 2010 - Present
Advanced Energy Services February 2008 - September 2010
Aon Hewitt June 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Mainframe, Customer Service, Account Management, Outlook, Employee Benefits, Software Documentation, Human Resources, Axapta
Education
California State University-Fresno 2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Public Administration
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Essendant February 2011 - Present
United Stationers September 2003 - February 2011
W.W. Grainger February 1990 - September 2003
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Distribution Management, Executive Management, Supply Chain, Warehousing, P&L Management, Vendor Management, Transportation..., Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., 3PL, Leadership, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., B2B, Income Statement, Distributed Team..., Sales, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Strategy, Transportation, Sales Operations, Operational Excellence, Distribution Center..., Change Management, Logistics Management
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2000 — 2002
M.S., International Logistics
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh 1985 — 1987
B.S., Management
Essendant July 2015 - Present
Cision November 2014 - July 2015
Total Quality Logistics April 2014 - July 2014
Discover Financial Services October 2013 - March 2014
Discover Financial Services December 2012 - October 2013
Weinberg Community for Senior Living June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, English, Research, Social Media, Time Management
Education
DePaul University 2015 — 2017
Master of Science (MS), Human Resources Management and Services
Purdue University, College of Liberal Arts 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Law and Society
Vernon Hills High School
Essendant January 2015 - Present
DaVita May 2012 - January 2015
Lowe's Home Improvement May 2011 - April 2012
Lowe's Home Improvement May 2010 - April 2011
Lowe's Home Improvement August 2005 - April 2010
Lowe's Home Improvement May 2003 - July 2005
VA Army National Guard November 1991 - May 2003
Lowe's Home Improvement June 1999 - April 2003
Skills
Home Improvement, Stores, Retail, Customer Service, Investigations, Big Box, Budgeting, Retail Management, Expense Control, Hiring, Policy, Internal Investigations, Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Interviewing, Change Management, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Legal Compliance, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Conflict Resolution, Onboarding, Coaching, Team Building, Talent Development, Benefits Administration, Mentoring, PeopleSoft, Talent Acquisition, Supervisory Skills, Compensation, Compliance, Scheduling, Labor Relations, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Payroll, HR Policies, Team Leadership, Staff Development, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Outlook, Forecasting, Public Speaking
Education
Prosci 2010 — 2010
Strayer University 2001 — 2003
MBA
Christopher Newport University 1996 — 1998
BS, Govt. Admin
Thomas Nelson Community College 1992 — 1996
AS, General Studies/Government
Essendant May 2014 - Present
FMC January 2012 - June 2014
Sprint Transports 2011 - 2012
Soutthwestern Motor Transport July 2007 - June 2011
Bulkmatic Transport November 2006 - July 2007
Trimac Transportation September 2005 - November 2006
Trimac Transportation April 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Transportation, Transportation..., Training, SAP, Team Building, Budgets, Supervisory Skills, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Asset Management, New Business Development, Management, Asset Managment, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Negotiation, Warehousing, Shipping, Logistics Management, Strategic Planning, Transportation Safety, Firefighting, System Administration, Microsoft Excel, AS400 system, Project Coordination, Cross-border..., DOT regulations, DOT Compliance, Personnel Management, Presentations, Team Leadership, Remote Monitoring, Analytical Skills, Business Development, TMW system, Hazardous Materials..., Planning & Organizing..., Demand Planning, Demand Forecasting, Demand Supply Planning, Distribution Logistics, Dispatching, Committees, Maintenance Management, Utilization Management
Education
Ashford University 2008 — 2011
B.A., Organizational Management, 3.8
Ashford University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), organizational Management
Essendant September 2014 - Present
StrategIQ Commerce November 2013 - September 2014
LAZ Parking March 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Time Management, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Sales, People Skills, Training, Management, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Elmhurst College 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Supply Chain Management
Western Illinois University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's, Business Administration and Management, General
Essendant July 2015 - Present
New Clique LLC February 2012 - January 2015
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation July 2006 - February 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Unix, SQL, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Analysis, Process Improvement, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Management, Software Documentation, Data Analysis, EDI ANSI X12
Education
Harper College
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Harper College
Essendant June 2015 - Present
ORS Nasco September 2014 - May 2015
Select Skate Shop July 2009 - January 2014
South Shore Distributing, LLC January 2012 - January 2012
Skills
Logistics, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Operations Management, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Management
Education
University of Houston 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Supply Chain and Logistics, Minor in Purchasing
Houston Community College
Associate of Arts (AA)
CDW August 2015 - Present
CDW October 2013 - Present
Essendant April 2012 - September 2013
C. E. Crowley and Associates, Inc. May 2005 - July 2005
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Brand Management, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Solution Selling, Management, B2B, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy
Education
Illinois State University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business
Illinois State Univeristy 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration
College of Lake County 2010 — 2011
Associates, Applied Science; Supervision
Essendant August 2015 - Present
DeVry University January 2010 - Present
Bartlett Community Center August 2002 - August 2011
Bartlett Park District August 2000 - July 2010
Skills
Enrollment Management, Admissions, Student Recruiting, eCollege, Academic Advising, Retaining Customers, Student Development, Higher Education, Career Counseling, Academic Administration, Interviews, Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
DeVry University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Project Management
Essendant December 2014 - Present
RR Donnelley March 2014 - December 2014
RR Donnelley February 2006 - March 2014
NW Coughlin May 2005 - September 2005
NW Coughlin May 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Pricing, Strategy, Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Process, Drafting Proposals, Pricing Analysis, Bid Pricing, Proformas, RFP, RFQ, Write-ups, Bid Preparation, Pricing Strategy, New Business Development
Education
Ferris State University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Printing Management & A.A.S Printing & Digital Graphic Imaging Technology, Printing Communications
Essendant May 2015 - Present
Essendant September 2014 - April 2015
Advanced Resources July 2013 - September 2014
Randstad US, Professionals February 2012 - July 2013
Randstad USA September 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Cold Calling, Internet Recruiting, Recruiting, Payroll, Applicant Tracking..., Management, Customer Service, Staffing Services, Temporary Staffing, Accounts Payable, Interviews, Benefits Negotiation, Screening Resumes, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Contract Recruitment, College Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Executive Search, Screening, CRM, Sourcing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2007 — 2010
Communications and Business Administration
Essendant 2011 - Present
Hillenbrand Inc. 2009 - Present
The Taylor Group September 2001 - Present
Ball Corporation 1999 - Present
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA, Finance
Yale University
BA
Essendant July 2015 - Present
Rochester International Airport September 2014 - July 2015
Joe's Crab Shack June 2013 - August 2014
Monroe Community College February 2014 - March 2014
TLF Graphics November 2010 - April 2013
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Editing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Customer Service, Research, InDesign, Public Speaking
Education
Bryant & Stratton College - Henrietta 2015 — 2015
State certification, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
Monroe Community College 2012 — 2013
Associates - in progress, Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Genesee Community College 2005 — 2008
Associates, Digital Art and Fine Art, 3.46
Essendant May 2013 - Present
Mueller Systems May 2011 - April 2013
Ingersoll Rand June 2010 - April 2011
Ingersoll Rand January 2010 - June 2010
Ingersoll Rand June 2009 - January 2010
Ingersoll Rand February 2009 - June 2009
BD September 2008 - February 2009
Shell Oil Company May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Change Management, Succession Planning, Team Leadership, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2007 — 2009
Master's Degree, Human Resources Management, 3.5 GPA
Universidad de Granada 2006 — 2006
Intensive Language Training
Clemson University 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Hartsville High
Essendant January 2014 - Present
United Stationers January 2010 - Present
United Stationers January 2008 - January 2010
American InterContinental University August 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Wholesale, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Brand Implementation, Brand Developement, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Multi-media Marketing..., Brand Development, Entrepreneurship, B2B Marketing, Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Marketing, Account Management, Product Marketing, Management, New Business Development
Education
American Intercontinental University 2006 — 2007
MBA, Marketing
University of Iowa 2000 — 2004
BA, Psychology and Sociology
Essendant March 2015 - Present
ALDI USA February 2013 - March 2015
Rasmussen College February 2010 - February 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car September 2007 - February 2010
Enterprise Rent-A-Car January 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Resume Writing, Interview Coaching, Interview Preparation, Interviewing, Recruitment/Retention, Sales Management, Training & Development, Customer Service, Interviews, Employee Training, Career Counseling, College Recruiting, Higher Education, Hiring, Human Resources, Job Coaching, Leadership, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Social Networking, Teamwork, Time Management, Training, Marketing, Job Fairs, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Coaching, Career Development, Employee Relations, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Organizational..., Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., Team Building, Event Planning, Account Management, Personnel Management, Customer Satisfaction, Networking, Staff Development
Education
Benedictine University 2011 — 2013
Masters of Business Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2002 — 2005
B.S., Business Administration
Essendant January 2013 - Present
Crown Equipment Corporation April 2004 - January 2013
Bill Kay Chrysler Plymouth June 2000 - January 2004
Westside Dodge Inc February 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Electrical Maintenance, Building Mechanical, Fork lift maintance, Maintenance & Repair, Pneumatics, Blueprint Reading, Preventive Maintenance, Electricity, Automotive, Automobile, Plumbing, Fleet Management, Heavy Equipment, Forklift Operator, Mechanics, Material Handling
Education
College of DuPage 1997 — 2000
Certificate, Automotive Service Technology
West Chicago Community High School 1990 — 1994
Diploma, General
Essendant February 2015 - Present
Zoro US March 2013 - February 2015
Zoro Tools June 2011 - March 2013
Aviva Design January 2006 - February 2013
Teleformix, LLC April 2007 - August 2011
Liventus Inc. January 2006 - April 2007
Cyberdyne Inc November 2000 - December 2005
Skills
JavaScript, HTML 5, jQuery, Google Analytics, A/B testing, CSS3, Photoshop, SQL, Google Adwords, Illustrator, Adsense, SAS, SPSS, R, Dreamweaver, Web Analytics, OOP, CSS, Web Design, Email Marketing, User Interface Design, Online Marketing, Advertising, E-commerce, PPC, AJAX, Google Webmaster Tools, WordPress, Keyword Research, SEO, Web Marketing, Exploratory Data..., Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Experimental Design, Multivariate Analysis, Analytics, Conversion Optimization, Affiliate Marketing, Front-end, Usability
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2009
MS, Applied Statistics
University of Economics at Varna, Bulgaria 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Information Technologies and Economics
University of Economics at Varna, Bulgaria 1993 — 1997
Associate, Accounting and Financial Control
Essendant October 2006 - Present
PCI Buffalo, NY August 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Team Building, Sales, Sales Management, Logistics, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Account Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Purchasing
Education
Houghton College 2004 — 2006
Trocaire College 1997 — 1999
Liberal Arts AS, General
Essendant May 2008 - Present
Red Pen Ink Editing March 2011 - Present
Kane County Chronicle August 2005 - September 2007
The Gleaner June 2003 - August 2005
Skills
QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, SAP MDM, Enterworks Enable, Basic HTML, Grammar, AP Style, MS Office Suite, Spelling, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Photography, Ap Style, Content Management, Proofreading, Headline Writing, Press Releases, Editing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Publications, Photoshop, Web Content, Blogging, Newspapers, Journalism
Education
DePauw University 1999 — 2003
B.A., Communication
Essendant July 2015 - Present
CDW June 2010 - Present
Milwaukee Iron October 2009 - February 2010
American Greetings May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Direct Sales
Education
Carthage College 2006 — 2010
BA, Business Administration
Essendant April 2013 - Present
Lockheed Martin January 2013 - April 2013
Lockheed Martin July 2012 - January 2013
Lockheed Martin January 2012 - June 2012
Lockheed Martin July 2011 - January 2012
Schlumberger May 2010 - August 2010
Judson Center June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Quality Management, Lean Principles, Kaizen, Time Standards, Certified Green Belt, Green Belt Trained, Capacity Utilization
Education
Drexel University 2011 — 2012
Graduate Certificate, Operational Leadership and Organizational Management, 4.00/4.00
University of Michigan 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial and Operations Engineering, 3.60/4/00
Essendant June 2015 - Present
Essendant February 2014 - June 2015
Educational Resources October 2013 - April 2014
amptopia May 2012 - March 2014
The Play Room October 2009 - December 2013
Freelance Web and Graphic Design Services September 2005 - August 2013
Mr. Creativitee LLC June 2010 - May 2013
TheCycleStudio May 2008 - October 2010
Staples June 2007 - August 2007
G.F.Y Property Management June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Online Marketing, Social Media, Graphic Design, Marketing Materials, Photoshop, Customer Service, Advertising, Promotions, HTML, Fundraising, Copywriting, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, E-commerce, Marketing Management, Social Media Monitoring, Marketing, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Blogging, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Facebook, Social Media Measurement, Sales, Management, Content Strategy, Press Releases, PPC, B2B, Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, B2B Marketing, Marketing Communications, Lead Generation
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2008 — 2011
Management, Business
Eastern Illinois University 2007 — 2008
Communications
Essendant November 2012 - Present
Essendant March 2012 - November 2012
Imagetec LP September 2011 - March 2012
Naperville Park District May 2007 - September 2011
Illinois State University April 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Time Management, Inventory Control, Procurement, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Operations, Organizational..., Telephone Skills, Conflict Resolution, Expense Reduction, Budget Analysis, Creative Problem Solving, Product Demonstration, Workflow Analysis, Goal Development, Expediting, Order Entry, Order Processing, Order Fulfillment, Vendor Relations, Vendor Managed Inventory, Wholesale, Stock Replenishment, Inventory Management
Education
Northern Illinois University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Essendant May 2015 - Present
E-Vest, LLC March 2013 - May 2015
Raymond James Financial Inc. January 2012 - February 2013
Brilla Group, LLC January 2011 - January 2012
Chi-Star Technology June 2006 - November 2007
Skills
Valuation, Financial Analysis, Early Stage, Buy-sell Agreements, Contract Negotiation, M&A due diligence, Investment Advisory, SPSS, Growth Planning, Conjoint Analysis, Value Creation, Consumer Behavior, Corporate Branding, Pricing Strategy, Integrated Marketing..., Management Consulting, Corporate Advisory, Statutory Reporting, Corporate Governance, Tax Compliance, Compliance Audits, Compliance Management, Sustainability Strategy, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Translation, Public Finance, Due Diligence, Growth Management, Integrated Marketing, Debt & Equity Financing, Strategic Planning, Statutory Accounting, Portfolio Management, Financial Structuring, Equities, Securities, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis
Education
University of Miami 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law; Mergers and Acquisitions
DePaul University
B.S, Honors Marketing(IME) and International Business
Essendant 2004 - Present
United Stationers 2002 - 2004
The Order People 2000 - 2002
United Stationers Supply Co. 1997 - 2000
United Stationers 1995 - 1997
The Computer Classroom, Inc. 1993 - 1995
Skills
Multi-channel Marketing, B2B Marketing, B2C marketing, Direct Marketing, B2B, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Market Planning, E-commerce, Brand Development, Sales Process, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Leadership, CRM, Lead Generation, Pricing, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Trade Shows, Product Management, Market Research, Marketing Communications
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
MBA, Marketing
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor, Marketing
Montini
Essendant December 2007 - August 2015
The HD Group September 2005 - December 2007
Zobo.tv March 2005 - September 2005
Zobo.tv (WirePath Home Systems) May 2003 - March 2005
Ntouch Media August 2001 - March 2003
TEAL MARKETING LIMITED March 2001 - July 2001
B&K Components Ltd. January 2001 - February 2001
B&K Components Ltd. July 2000 - January 2001
Tweeter October 1999 - February 2000
Tweeter February 1999 - February 2000
Skills
Account Management, B2B, Pricing, Sales Management, Forecasting, Sales, Sales Process, New Business Development, Retail, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Team Building, Trade Shows, Team Leadership, Leadership, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Consumer Products, National Accounts, Market Planning, Wholesale, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Management, CRM, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Negotiation
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1991 — 1992
Essendant July 2015 - Present
Skills
EDI, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Demand Forecasting, SQL, AutoCAD, Lean Warehousing, Python, Simio, Xpress, Inventory Forecasting, Inventory Management, Hyperion Interactive..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Access, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Management, Customer Service, Analysis, Leadership
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
BS, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Essendant October 2014 - Present
United Stationers August 2012 - Present
United Stationers June 2008 - July 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation May 2006 - July 2008
Saks Fifth Avenue October 2004 - May 2006
Steve and Barry's University Apparel June 2002 - October 2004
Limited Brands February 2000 - June 2002
Gap Inc./Old Navy April 1997 - February 2000
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Operations Management, Hiring Employees
Education
Erie Community College 1994 — 1996
Business Administration and Management, General
Essendant January 2013 - Present
McKinsey & Company 2005 - Present
McKinsey & Company 2003 - 2005
McKinsey & Company 1998 - 2003
Baxter Healthcare 1996 - 1998
Baxter Healthcare 1994 - 1996
Baxter Healthcare 1992 - 1994
Skills
Management Consulting, Strategy, Acquisition Integration, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Organizational Design, Corporate Finance, Business Transformation, Valuation, Venture Capital, Growth Strategies, Mergers, Market Entry
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1996 — 1998
Master of Management, Business
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Essendant March 2012 - Present
VB Enterprises April 2011 - Present
Essendant November 2007 - February 2012
Amcor July 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Analysis, Merchandising, Pricing, Forecasting, Account Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Business Analysis, B2B, Cross-functional Team...
Education
DePaul University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Marketing & Finance
Essendant October 2012 - Present
Revolt Amplification 2009 - Present
Opal Productions November 1998 - Present
POLYTEDA Corporation March 2009 - April 2012
Diablo Artist Management January 2009 - June 2009
Synopsys September 2002 - November 2008
Avant! Corporation June 1998 - September 2002
Skills
Parasitic Extraction, Physical Verification, Customer Relations, LVS, DRC, IC, Product Development, Business Analysis, EDA, Guitar, Linux, Unix, Account Management, Semiconductors, ASIC, SoC, CMOS, CAD, Customer Service, Physical Design, Product Marketing, Mixed Signal, Business Development, Analog, Integrated Circuit..., Management, CRM, E-commerce, Sales Process, Pre-sales, Product Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Enterprise Software
Education
Duke University 1994 — 1998
B.S.E.E, Electrical Engineering
Columbus Academy
Essendant October 2005 - Present
MobileClean April 2003 - September 2005
General Motors December 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Sales Support, Consultative Selling, Sales Management, Negotiation, Account Management, Promotions, Customer Service, Pricing, New Business Development, Team Building, Fundraising, Excel, Outlook, Word, Problem Solving, Cold Calling, Microsoft Office, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, B2B, Sales
Education
Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Western Kentucky University 2000 — 2005
BS, Management
Staples September 2013 - Present
Essendant August 2012 - September 2013
Infosys October 2007 - September 2013
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. July 2011 - July 2012
Home Retail Group PLC February 2010 - June 2011
eCommera August 2009 - January 2010
Nordstrom October 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Order Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, SDLC, Business Analysis, XML, Java, Product Management, Retail, JSP, Sterling Commerce, Solution Architecture, Sourcing & Scheduling, Distributed Order..., Vendor Fulfillment, Order Fulfillment, Software Project..., Service Oriented..., Integration, XSLT, Supply Chain, Agile Methodologies
Education
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Electronics and Computers Engineering
Essendant September 2013 - Present
United Stationers December 2009 - August 2013
Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer January 2006 - December 2009
Midwest Wireless November 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Call Center, Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Stores, Retail, Fax, Order Entry, Supplies, Sales Management, Call Centers, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Cold Calling, Sales
Education
American Intercontinental University 2008 — 2009
BA, Business Management
Essendant August 2015 - Present
Essendant December 2013 - July 2015
Essendant June 2013 - November 2013
Starbucks August 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Organizational Behavior, Communication, Listener, Organization, Advertising, Marketing, Adaptation, Creativity, Customer Service, Learning Quickly, Group Work, Promotions, Delegation, Marketing Research, Multicultural Marketing, Product Management, Always Punctual, Team Leadership, Leadership, PowerPoint, Time Management, Teamwork, General Awesomeness, Critical Thinking, Social Networking, Analysis, Sales Management, CRM, Market Research, Merchandising, Team-oriented, Training, Data Entry, Outlook
Education
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College of Lake County 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Warren Township High School 2005 — 2009
Essendant November 2012 - Present
Essendant November 2012 - Present
Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter May 2010 - April 2011
Al Copeland Investments Corporate March 2007 - August 2009
Diversified Foods and Seasonings, INC October 2005 - May 2006
Diversified Foods and Seasonings, INC March 2005 - October 2005
Jazzy Stuff March 2004 - August 2004
New Orleans Cat House March 2003 - February 2004
Safari Carwash August 2001 - March 2003
Education
Delgado Community College
Pharmacy Technician
Delgado Community College
Veterinary Technician
Remington College
Business Management
Essendant October 2014 - Present
Kimberly-Clark September 2008 - September 2014
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. September 2006 - August 2008
Skills
New Business Development, Selling, Account Management, Salesforce.com, B2B, Relationship Management, Lead Cultivation, Sales Process, Multi-tasking..., Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Sales, Business Development, Key Account Management, Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Curry College 2002 — 2006
Communication, Communication, General
Essendant September 2014 - Present
CDW March 2012 - September 2014
Baxter Healthcare April 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Cornerstone, Ultipro, PeopleSoft, Taleo, Invoice Processing, Travel Planning, Expense Reports, Onboarding, Reports, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Data Entry, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Employee Relations, HR Policies, Database Administration, SharePoint..., Human Resources, Performance Management, SharePoint, Training
Education
Northern Illinois University 2014 — 2014
SHRM PHR/SPHR Certification Preparation, Human Resource Management
Illinois State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services
College of Lake County 2005 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Essendant December 2013 - Present
Lagasse February 2011 - December 2013
Borders Books & Music January 2006 - March 2011
DePaul University January 2009 - June 2009
Witkacy 2009 January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Meet Deadlines, Deadline Oriented, Highly detail oriented, Research, Press Releases
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, English; creative writing and history
University of Westminster
English Language and Literature, General
Essendant September 2013 - Present
United Stationers August 2012 - September 2013
United Stationers September 2011 - August 2012
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2006 — 2010
BS, Accounting and Finance
Essendant July 2002 - Present
Essendant September 2006 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Training, Process Improvement, Outlook
Education
Erie Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Essendant September 2013 - Present
Skills
Sales Management, Supply Chain Management, Executive Management, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Goal Oriented, Income Statement, Account Management, Management, Strategy, Sales Operations, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Operations Management, Pricing, Retail, B2B, Manufacturing, Training, Sales, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Key Account Management, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Direct Sales, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Sales Process, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Team Building, Key Account Development, Budgets, Logistics, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, New Business Development, Selling, Trade Shows, Customer Retention, Cold Calling, Product Development, Purchasing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1980 — 1984
Bachelor Science
Mentor 1977 — 1980
Summa Cum Laude
Essendant August 2015 - Present
HEB July 2014 - Present
Target April 2013 - July 2014
Follett Educational Services August 2012 - March 2013
OfficeMax November 2009 - August 2012
Deb Manning Design September 2008 - September 2010
Factory Card & Party Outlet January 2009 - November 2009
Factory Card & Party Outlet August 2005 - January 2009
PZ Sports Nutrition May 2004 - August 2005
Menards August 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Endeca, InDesign, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Coremetrics Analytics, WebTrends Analytics, Merchandising, Customer Service, E-commerce, E-commerce Optimization, Cross Selling, Up-selling, Google Analytics, Search, Marketing, Web Analytics, Web Design, Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Retail
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
College of DuPage 2007 — 2012
Web Design Certificate, Web Design
Essendant October 2010 - Present
TTS, LLC February 2010 - July 2010
TTS, LLC December 2007 - February 2010
Volt Workforce Solutions 2006 - 2007
Oberweis Dairy August 2004 - August 2005
Phantom Ranch Bible Camp 2004 - 2004
Skills
Writing, Creative Writing, Video Editing, 10 Key, Corporate Communications, Analysis, Time Management, Invoicing, Procurement, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Logistics, Organization, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Data Assimilation, Typing, Image Editing, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Customer Service, Sales, Team Building, Management, Operations Management, Sales Management, Supply Chain
Education
University of North Texas 2005 — 2010
Bachelors, English
College of DuPage 2004 — 2005
Associates of Arts, Early Childhood Development
Essendant January 2015 - Present
Waste Management April 2014 - January 2015
Waste Management 2010 - 2014
Waste Management 2007 - 2010
Southern Union 2006 - 2007
Aon Hewitt 2005 - 2006
Waste Management 2001 - 2005
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Executive Pay, Compensation & Benefit, Incentive Programs, HRIS, Job Analysis, Compensation Structures, PeopleSoft, Compensation Strategies, Market Pricing, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Strategic Communications, Team Management, Strategic Hiring, Board of Directors..., Board of Directors..., Executive Reporting, Employee Stock Options, Executive Positions, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management
Education
Houston Baptist University 2000 — 2002
MS HRM, Human Resources Management
Saint Louis University 1992 — 1996
BA, Psychology
Belleville East High School 1988 — 1992
Essendant November 2014 - Present
T.R.S Coatings June 2013 - December 2014
Sam's Club May 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Adaptability, Detailed Organization, Organization, Communication Skills, Computer Proficiency, Highly motivated..., Self Directed, Sales, Highly detail oriented, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Self-driven, Data Entry, Dependable Team Player, Business, Inventory, Leadership, Reliability, Supervising, Loss Prevention, Supervisory Experience
Education
College of DuPage 2009 — 2010
Business Administration and Management, General
Glenbard North 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General
ESSENDANT January 1989 - Present
Essendant January 1989 - Present
Amerilabor Temporary Agency January 1988 - December 1988
Texas Instruments September 1983 - October 1987
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis October 1980 - July 1983
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Communication, American Sign Language, Listening, Adapatability, Integrity and work ethic, Positive demeanor, Organization Skills, Cross-functional Team..., Presentation Skills, Training & Development, Business Ethics, Forklift Operation, Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Stock Picking, Stand-up Rider Counter..., Power End Pallet Truck, Battery Changer, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Training, Time Management, Business Management, Sales, Presentations, Employee Relations, Budgets, Windows, Outlook, Management, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Account Management, Process Improvement
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Management
Vincennes University 1976 — 1978
Associate's degree, Behavioral Sciences
Boeing July 2015 - Present
Follett Higher Education Group April 2014 - June 2015
Allstate June 2012 - April 2014
Allstate August 2011 - June 2012
Essendant March 2010 - August 2011
Peerless Industries, Inc. December 2009 - December 2009
Norwegian American Hospital June 2008 - August 2008
Planned Property Management January 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Instructional Design, Training & Development, Organizational..., Articulate, Career Pathing, Blended Learning, ADDIE, Online Training, Change Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Human Capital Management, Competency Mapping, Balanced Scorecard, Performance Metrics, Assessment Tools, Dashboard, Talent Management, Six Sigma, Cornerstone, Sucess Factors, Performance Management, 360 Assessments, Leadership, Employee Training, Training, Strategy, Human Resources, Project Management, Succession Planning, Program Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Human Resource and Leadership/Change Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2004 — 2006
BA, Psychology
Franciscan Hospital for Children August 2015 - Present
Essendant February 2010 - July 2015
Gold's Gym SoCal Group April 2014 - August 2014
Spherion July 2009 - February 2010
Office Depot October 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Business Development, Team Leadership, Dependable Team Player, Word Processing, Data Processing, Manage Client..., Client Development
Education
Fullerton College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Fullerton College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Essendant April 2012 - Present
DentalOne Partners Inc March 2009 - April 2012
Con-way, Inc September 1988 - March 2008
Skills
LTL, Transportation..., Freight, Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation, Operations Management, Truckload, Trucking, Shipping, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, 3PL, DOT regulations, Income Statement, Process Improvement, Distribution Center..., Supply Chain..., Fleet Management, Inventory Management, P, P&L
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology
BA, Business Admn
Essendant June 2015 - Present
Hospira September 2014 - June 2015
Hospira September 2011 - September 2014
Jockey International, Inc. August 2010 - August 2011
Focus Products Group, LLC February 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Presentations, Sales Presentations, Retail Packaging, SAP, Microsoft Office, CAS, Business Objects, AS400, Market Analysis, Salesforce.com, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Shows, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Editing, Product Launch, Packaging, Copywriting, Product Development, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Inventory Management, Marketing Communications, Competitive Intelligence, Management, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Advertising
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2012 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
College of Lake County 2010 — 2012
Business Administration, Business Administration
Essendant January 2015 - Present
The BBQ Pit: Rib House and Grill January 2006 - Present
Essendant January 2014 - January 2015
Essendant September 2012 - January 2014
Intersections Inc. July 2012 - September 2012
Humane Society of Indianapolis September 2011 - December 2011
Northwestern Mutual May 2011 - August 2011
Specialdocs Consultants, Inc. July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Social Networking, E-commerce, Communication Skills, Google Analytics, Reporting & Analysis, Web Analytics
Education
Butler University - College of Business Administration 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Marketing and Management Information Systems
Adlai E. Stevenson High School 2004 — 2008
PNM Resources June 2015 - Present
Bank of Albuquerque July 2013 - June 2015
Bank of Albuquerque July 2012 - July 2013
PNM Resources February 2012 - July 2012
Essendant June 2010 - February 2012
Essendant June 2009 - August 2009
Bank of Albuquerque December 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Finance, Data Analysis, Commercial Banking, Credit Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Budgeting, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Loans, Budgets, Credit, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Banking, Financial Planning
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2010
MBA, Finance
Brigham Young University 2000 — 2006
B.S. Business Management, Entrepreneurship
Essendant May 2015 - Present
Cree April 2014 - Present
Solo Cup Company August 2011 - March 2014
Pactiv September 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Excellent..., Operate Order to Cash..., I-Trade Super User, Face-to-face Sales..., Marketing, Sales Management, International Relations, Management, Account Management, Pricing, SAP, Sales, Sales Operations, Training
Education
Carthage College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Microsoft May 2014 - Present
Microsoft February 2011 - May 2014
Microsoft, Inc May 2006 - February 2011
Career Education Corporation April 2004 - May 2006
Essendant October 2001 - May 2004
United Stationers July 1998 - October 2001
Skills
IT Management, Team Leadership, Management, Microsoft Technologies, Leadership, Performance Management, Account Management, Cloud Computing, Sales, Enterprise Software, SharePoint, Enterprise Architecture, Virtualization, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Vendor Management, Solution Architecture, Hyper-V, Integration, Software Development, Powershell, SaaS, IT Strategy, Data Center, Business Intelligence, IT Service Management, Partner Management, ITIL, Professional Services, Solution Selling, Business Analysis, Pre-sales, Software Project..., Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, Debugging, .NET, IIS, Business Development, Customer Service, Outsourcing, Virtual Teams
Education
DePaul University 2001 — 2005
M.S., Computer Science
Loyola University Chicago
B.A., Communication
Essendant July 2015 - Present
Indiana University Kelley School of Business August 2013 - May 2015
Allison Transmission June 2014 - August 2014
JCC Camps at Medford August 2006 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Information Technology, Access, Delegation, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Aviation, Radio Broadcasting, Travel Planning, Written & Oral..., Adaptability
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Supply Chain Management and Technology Management (Co-major)
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford 2010 — 2012
Business Administration and Management, General
Essendant December 2008 - Present
ABC-Amega March 2007 - November 2008
Synergy Business Management March 2002 - January 2007
ClientLogic 2000 - 2001
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Training, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Sales, B2B, Customer Retention, Data Analysis, CRM, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Account Management, Sales Management, Access, Customer Oriented, Contract Negotiation, Operational Efficiency, Reports, Interviewing Skills, Project Management, Team Management, Performance Improvement, Key Performance..., Call Centers, Call Center Development, Call Center..., Customer Experience, Customer Support, Customer Engagement, Long-term Customer..., Customer Acquisition, Order Fulfillment, Fulfillment Programs, Leadership, Recruiting, Coaching, Performance Management
Education
Hilbert College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Police Science
Essendant September 2013 - Present
Illinois Institute of Art July 2012 - April 2014
United Stationers September 2012 - September 2013
Weber-Stephen Products Company December 2011 - August 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2011 - December 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation December 2009 - April 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2008 - December 2009
Millward Brown 2006 - 2008
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Analytics, Finance, Activity Based Costing, Inventory Management, SAP APO, Hyperion Interactive..., Forecasting, Merchandise Planning, Wholesale, Manufactured, Time Management, Value Driven, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Agent for Change, Action Oriented, Retail Math, Communication, Project Planning, Competitive Analysis, Budgets
Education
Elmhurst College 2009 — 2012
MBA, Specialization in Finance
Illinois Institute of Art 2002 — 2005
BA, Fashion Marketing and Management
Essendant April 2015 - Present
Essendant July 2013 - May 2015
McLean County States Attorney August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Recruiting, Human Resources, Leadership, Time Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Training, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Building, Sourcing, Taleo, Applicant Tracking..., Event Planning, Ultipro
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
University of the West of England 2012 — 2012
Study Abroad, International Business
Essendant January 2010 - Present
United Stationers Supply Co 2009 - Present
Office Source Inc. April 1987 - January 2010
Skills
B2B, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Sales Presentations, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Management, Cold Calling, Selling, Marketing, Sales Process, Sourcing, Negotiation, Customer Service, Retail, Direct Sales, Management, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Business Strategy
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1978 — 1983
Marketing
Foothill High School Sacramento 1973 — 1976
American River College
Tyre Park Elementary
Essendant June 2013 - Present
OfficeMax, Inc. August 2006 - June 2013
Delta Services Corporation/NLC April 1997 - November 2005
Dollar Tree Stores February 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Procurement, Transportation, Transportation..., Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Comparative Analysis, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Team Leadership, Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Freight Payment, Freight Brokerage, Freight Auditing, Logistics, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, 3PL, Freight, Purchasing, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Sales, Pricing, Analysis, Inventory Control, Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Distribution Center..., Air Freight
Education
Central College 1982 — 1986
BA, Sociology
Wheaton Warrenville High School 1978 — 1982
H.S.Diploma, General Studies
Essendant April 2015 - Present
United Stationers June 2012 - April 2015
Paris Presents Incorp July 2011 - June 2012
Chelsea & Scott August 2009 - July 2011
Papyrus July 2006 - August 2009
LTD Commodities March 2000 - December 2002
Spiegel 1995 - 2000
Target 1993 - 1995
Skills
Sourcing, Pricing Negotiation, Product Development, Merchandising, Retail, Catalogs, Buying, Negotiation, Pricing Strategy, Online Marketing, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Competitive Analysis, Management, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Pricing, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Product Management, B2B, Trend Analysis, Strategy, Marketing
Education
Illinois State University 1989 — 1993
BS, Merchandising, Apparel and Design
Essendant July 2004 - Present
Wagco Promotions Inc. August 2001 - June 2004
Global DocuGraphix 2002 - 2004
Corporate Express 2000 - 2001
BT Office Products 1989 - 2000
Skills
Selling, Sales Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Key Account Management, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Negotiation, Wholesale, Customer Retention, Contract Negotiation, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Purchasing, Promotions, Sales Compensation, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Market Penetration, Wholesale Distribution, P & L Ownership, Analytics, Small Business, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Lead Generation, New Business Development, Vendor Management, P&L Management, Business Development, Coaching, Recruiting, Sales Presentations, Team Management, Sales
Education
Grove City College
B.A. Psychology, Psychology, Political Science
Washington Senior High School
Essendant August 2015 - Present
Uptown marketing January 2015 - August 2015
RadioShack June 2014 - August 2015
Family Video September 2012 - May 2013
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 2013 — 2015
Jamestown Community College 2011 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Business Administration
Essendant November 2014 - Present
MDC Wallcoverings November 2012 - November 2014
CAPS Payroll May 2008 - September 2012
Joseph Freed and Associates 2004 - 2008
Washington Mutual 1989 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Editing, Administrative..., Close Attention to..., Marketing, Access, Event Planning, Social Media, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Spreadsheets, Accounting, Office Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Data Entry, Team Building, Process Scheduler, Telephone Skills, Management, Teamwork, Time Management, Software Documentation, Administrative...
Education
Harper College
Roosevelt University
Essendant April 2015 - Present
Essendant January 2011 - Present
Essendant December 2006 - January 2011
Essendant September 2003 - December 2006
Dayton Superior September 1998 - September 2003
OfficeMax September 1996 - September 1998
GES Exposition Services June 1994 - September 1996
Skills
Transportation, Supply Chain, Logistics, Logistics Management, Continuous Improvement, LTL, Management, Freight, 3PL, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Transportation..., Budgets, Process Improvement, Transportation..., TMS, Manhattan Associates TLM, Strategic Procurement, Small Parcel, Consumer Delivery, Fleet Management, Dedicated Contract..., FMS, Fleet Management Systems, Peoplenet, eCommerce, Couriers, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Hyperion Interactive...
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1999 — 2000
MBA, Information Systems, e-Commerce
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1994
Bachelors, Operations Management & Information Systems
Essendant May 2015 - Present
The Pampered Chef November 2013 - February 2015
Glotel June 2012 - November 2013
Universal Technical Institute March 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Market Research, Leadership, Management, Facebook, Customer Service, Project Planning, Internal Communications, Social Networking, Training, Interviews, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Recruiting
Education
Benedictine University 2014 — 2016
MBA Candidate, Class of 2016 at Benedictine University, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.85 Cumulative GPA
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts degree, Corporate Communications
The University of Kansas 2005 — 2006
Business/Corporate Communications
Downers Grove South High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Essendant June 2001 - Present
Skills
Key Account Management, B2B, Sales Management, Pricing, Sales Operations, Account Management, Sales Process, Forecasting, Key Account Development, New Business Development, Sales, National Accounts, Selling, Inventory Management, Sales Presentations, Team Building
Education
Gibbs College 2001 — 2003
Associate's degree, Business Administration
Methacton High Shool 1998 — 2001
High School diploma
Essendant April 2012 - Present
Essendant January 2009 - April 2012
Grainger July 1999 - January 2009
TTB, Inc. July 1995 - July 1999
Skills
VoIP, Unified Communications, Avaya IP Telephony, Avaya AES, Avaya Communication..., Polycom Video..., Avaya Aura, Cisco VoIP, Cisco Call Manager, Project Management, Team Leadership, RFP, RFQ Development, Troubleshooting, SIP Trunking, Contract Negotiation, Avaya Session Manager, Acme Packet SBCs, ACD, Telecommunications, Call Centers, Integration, Networking, Cisco Technologies, Avaya, Telephony, SIP, Video Conferencing, Servers, Contact Centers, System Administration, Technical Support, Enterprise Software, Hardware, CTI, MPLS, LAN-WAN, System Deployment, Microsoft Exchange, Voice Mail, Data Center, Network Architecture, Infrastructure, WAN, Wireless, Disaster Recovery, Cisco Routers, IVR, Avaya Technologies
Education
Drake University 1990 — 1994
BFA
Essendant January 2013 - Present
United Stationers Supply Company September 2010 - December 2012
United Stationers 2005 - September 2010
United Stationers August 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Call Center, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Call Centers, Cold Calling, Process Improvement, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Process, Team Building, Training
Education
Greenville College 1999 — 2003
Greenville College 1999 — 2003
Essendant October 2013 - Present
United Stationers June 2008 - October 2013
True Value Company April 2004 - June 2007
W.W. Grainger, Inc. May 1999 - April 2004
Solo Cup Company December 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Import, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, International Logistics, Supply Chain, Customs Regulations, International Trade, Export Control..., C-TPAT, Export, Logistics Management, Transportation, Trade Compliance, International..., 3PL, LTL, Shipping, Supply Chain Operations, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain..., Transportation..., Freight, Strategic Sourcing
Education
North Park University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business
Bradley University
Essendant 2005 - Present
United Stationers Technology Srvcs 1999 - 2005
United Stationers 1999 - 2005
Skills
Disaster Recovery, ITIL, Testing, Management, IT Management, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Data Center, IT Operations, SharePoint, Visio, Incident Management, Change Management, Troubleshooting, Mainframe, System Administration, IT Strategy, Account Management, Team Building, Software Development, Software Documentation, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., SDLC, Integration, Unix
Education
Elmhurst College 1996 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration & Urban Studies, Summa Cum Laude
FDH Velocitel August 2015 - Present
Essendant April 2015 - August 2015
Essendant April 2012 - April 2015
Essendant August 2010 - April 2012
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics 2006 - 2010
Dade Behring 2004 - 2006
Mesirow Financial 2001 - 2004
Tribune Company May 2001 - November 2001
march FIRST September 2000 - April 2001
Ernst & Young LLP 1998 - 2000
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Strategic Financial..., Auditing, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Managerial Finance, Hyperion Enterprise, SAP, Accounting, Management, Finance, US GAAP, Analysis, Variance Analysis, SEC filings, Financial Planning
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1994 — 1998
BS, Accounting and Finance
Indiana University Bloomington 1994 — 1998
BS, Accounting
Buffalo Grove High School 1990 — 1994
Essendant April 2013 - Present
United Stationers April 2010 - April 2013
United Stationers September 2009 - April 2010
Bank of America January 2008 - December 2008
ABN AMRO August 2002 - December 2007
Sears Roebuck & Co. September 1992 - August 2002
Skills
Data Center, Network Security, Firewalls, Servers, VPN, System Administration, Perl, Operating Systems, Computer Security, Storage, Networking, Disaster Recovery, AIX, Information Security, Information Security..., Network Administration, Unix, VMware, Integration, Virtualization
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2011
MS, Network Security
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1992
BS, Engineering
Essendant August 2009 - Present
United Stationers February 2007 - June 2009
Quill 1999 - 2007
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Sales, Pricing, Negotiation, B2B, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Project Management, Sales Process, Sales Management, Product Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Marketing, Product Management, Team Building, Analysis, Cross-functional...
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Libertyville High School
Essendant June 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger November 2011 - May 2015
Grainger Sourcing July 2008 - November 2011
Grainger Sourcing April 2008 - July 2008
Grainger Industrial Supply June 2000 - March 2008
Skills
SAP, Call Centers, Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Outsourcing, Event Planning, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Product Management, Access, Management, Sales, Leadership
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1997 — 2002
BA, Public Relations/Journalism/Sociology
Ellsworth Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Essendant 2014 - Present
Effective Statistics, Inc. 2014 - Present
DePaul University 2014 - 2015
ACCO Brands 2012 - 2014
Hollister Incorporated 2007 - 2012
Hollister Incorporated 2001 - 2006
Beltone Electronics 2000 - 2001
Beltone Electronics 1999 - 2000
Beltone Electronics 1997 - 1999
Beltone Electronics 1996 - 1997
Skills
Design of Experiments, Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Continuous Improvement, Statistics, FDA, ISO, ISO 14971, Manufacturing, Statistical Modeling, SPC, Validation, FMEA, Minitab, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, GMP, Data Mining, Managerial Experience, Supplier Quality, Microsoft Excel, Quality Control, R statistical software, R, SAS, Statistica, Engineering, Quality Auditing, Data Analysis, Quality Systems, Quantitative Analysis, Quality Engineering, Analytics, Risk Management, ANOVA, Applied Analytics, cGMP, Measurement Uncertainty..., Reliability Engineering, Risk Analysis, Process Development, DOE, Business Process..., Software Quality..., 21 CFR Part 11, V&V, Quality System
Education
DePaul University
Masters, Statistics
Iowa State University
B.Sc., Electrical Engineering
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
MBA
Essendant September 2014 - Present
Potbelly Sandwich Works January 2014 - September 2014
Walgreens July 2012 - January 2014
Walgreens April 2010 - July 2012
Walgreens May 2008 - April 2010
Reifler-Sharps-Schuetz, Ltd September 2007 - May 2008
Skills
General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Access, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Accounting, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Tax, Research, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Tax Returns, Auditing
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2007
Essendant July 2014 - Present
United Stationers December 2011 - Present
PromoWorks, LLC July 2008 - January 2011
PromoWorks July 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Shopper Marketing, In-store Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Trade Shows, Retail, Project Planning, Project Execution, Product Management, Marketing Budget..., Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Strategy, Marketing, Management
Education
Aurora University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
Essendant April 2014 - Present
Lagasse February 2008 - Present
Lagasse February 2008 - January 2009
Synovate November 2005 - November 2007
Millward Brown April 2005 - November 2005
MTV Networks June 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Marketing, Sales Management, E-commerce, Analytics, Project Management, Market Research, Management, Sales, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Forecasting, Trade Shows, Training, Process Improvement, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Program Management, Inventory Management, Analysis, Product Development, Pricing, B2B, Negotiation, Account Management, Integration, New Business Development, Access, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Salesforce.com, Purchasing, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Product Marketing, Business Development, Retail, Sales Presentations
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2002 — 2005
Marketing Communications
Essendant April 2014 - Present
Arena Consulting Group January 2011 - March 2014
Numberworks December 2011 - November 2012
Ernst & Young June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Financial Modeling, Consulting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Business Planning, Banking, General Ledger, Management Consulting, Business Process..., Budgets, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Communications, Analysis, Finance
Education
University of St. Thomas 2006 — 2010
BA, Accounting
Iowa State University 2006 — 2007
Senior Account Director and Photography Consultant 2009 - Present
Essendant 2009 - Present
Marketing Support, Inc. (MSI) 2009 - December 2014
Pirrello DI 2008 - 2009
Norikane Studios, Inc 1999 - 2008
Licata Associates, Inc 1985 - 1999
H&R Studio 1979 - 1985
Skills
Creative Direction, Packaging, Photography, Image Manipulation, Catalogs, Art Direction, Retail, Advertising, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Mac, Corporate Branding, Account Management, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Brand Development
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Institute of Design - Photography
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Photography
Essendant 1977 - Present
Skills
Sales Process, B2B, Account Management, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Team Building
Education
Baldwin-Wallace College 1979 — 1981
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Systems Management
Cleveland State University 1973 — 1976
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Padua Fransiscan High School 1969 — 1972
Essendant June 2015 - Present
United Stationers Supply Co. June 2003 - May 2015
Skills
Account Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Warehousing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., B2B, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, P&L Management, Inventory Control, Pricing, Purchasing
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1982 — 1986
BSIM, Industrial Management
Essendant August 2005 - Present
Education
Saint Bonaventure University 2006 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Canisius College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing
Essendant March 2014 - Present
Quill.com August 2007 - October 2013
Allstate Insurance Company July 1997 - August 2007
Arthur Andersen & Co, SC August 1990 - June 1996
Skills
Print and Online Design, Direct Mail, E-commerce, Marketing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Web Design, Email, Creative Direction, Communication Design, Corporate and Employee..., Packaging, Visual Identity, Account Management, Catalogs, Collateral, Graphic Design, Strategy, Flyers, Brand Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Corporate Identity, Brochures, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Visual Communication, Typography, Business Cards, Logo Design, Pre-press, Creative Strategy, Critical Thinking, Integrated Brand..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Design Management, Brand Implementation, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Level..., Executive Level..., Creative Problem Solving, Brand Architecture, Strategic Thinking, Integrated Design, Design Thinking
Education
Illinois State University 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design and Visual Communications
Oregon State University 1979 — 1980
National Student Exchange Program, Comprehensive study in Graphic Design
Essendant February 2007 - Present
Time Warner Cable August 2005 - February 2007
Motorola 1995 - 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Call Center, Outlook, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Account Management, Sales, Access, Troubleshooting, Team Building, Process Improvement, Call Centers, Time Management
Education
Erie Community College 2001 — 2003
AAS, Office Management
Hilbert College
Human Services
Essendant November 2014 - Present
Barco July 2012 - November 2014
Zodiac Aerospace February 2005 - June 2012
Skills
Team Building, Corporate Governance, Employee Relations, HR Policies, Organizational..., Onboarding, HRIS, Human Resources, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., Labor Relations, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Sourcing, Recruiting, Interviews, Leadership, Payroll, Training, FMLA, Organizational..., Job Descriptions, Coaching, Policy, Temporary Placement
Education
Capella University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1999 — 2005
Bachlors, Business Managemnet
Essendant June 2015 - Present
S.P. Richards December 2008 - February 2015
Newell Rubbermaid May 2007 - November 2008
Esselte March 1992 - March 2006
Xerox March 1990 - March 1992
Skills
Account Management, Business Strategy, Sales Management, B2B, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales Cycle Management, Selling, Management, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Business Development, Pricing, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Key Account Development, Solution Selling, Trade Shows, National Accounts, Sales Force Development, P&L Management, Forecasting, Selling Skills, CRM, Merchandising, Marketing
Education
Arizona State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Communication
Essendant 2014 - Present
OfficeMax 2010 - 2014
PGB Consulting 2008 - 2010
Abbott Laboratories 2001 - 2008
Knoll/BASF 2000 - 2001
Sanofi-Synthelabo 1993 - 1999
Skills
Market Research, Segmentation, Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Strategy, Analytics, Marketing, Business Development, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Qualitative Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Research, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Market Planning, CRM, Product Launch, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Pricing, Pricing Strategy, B2B
Education
Villanova University 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Concordia University
Bachelors of Commerce, Marketing and International Business
Essendant March 2004 - Present
Grey Wolf Systems 1998 - 2004
Aisenstein and Gordon 1990 - 1998
Skills
E-commerce, Process Improvement, EDI, Account Management, B2B, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Business Analysis, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Software Development, Sales Management, Vendor Management, Pricing, Sales Process, Sales, Team Building, Inventory Control, Management, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Logistics, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Business Intelligence, Warehousing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation
Education
Dickinson College 1975 — 1978
BA, History, Elementary Education
Dickinson College
Essendant July 2014 - Present
Stepan Company September 2006 - June 2014
Education
Bradley University 2002 — 2006
BS, Finance
Essendant August 2009 - Present
TW Metals November 2003 - February 2009
Weber-Stephen Products November 1996 - August 2003
JC Penney 1989 - 1996
Federated Merchandising Group 1983 - 1988
Skills
Sales Operations, B2B, Pricing, Purchasing, Sales Management, Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Retail, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Sales, Vendor Contracts, Key Account..., Customer Support
Education
Harper College
AA, Business
Essendant 2010 - 2015
Resource Solutions 2005 - 2015
Varhue Associates July 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Sales Management, New Business Development, Account Management, Negotiation, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Retail
Education
Central Connecticut State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
Essendant October 1996 - Present
Umbro December 1990 - September 1993
Skills
Sales Process, Sales Management, Account Management, B2B, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Selling, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Pricing, Strategic Planning
Education
Hartwick College 1983 — 1987
BA, German and Business Management
Central Catholic High School 1981 — 1983
General Ed., Computer Science
Essendant April 2011 - Present
United Stationers September 2007 - March 2011
United Stationers September 2000 - September 2007
United Stationers September 1997 - September 2000
Social Security Administration September 1993 - September 1997
Skills
Supply Chain, Spanish, CICS, Mainframe, COBOL, DB2, JCL, Business Analysis, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, z/OS, Data Warehousing, Visio, IBM Mainframe, Software Project..., SDLC, Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Software Development, Access, SQL, Systems Analysis, VSAM, EDI, Disaster Recovery, Requirements Analysis, SOA, MS Project, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering, Stored Procedures, SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server, TSO, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, MVS, Business Requirements, Fileaid, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, IT Management, PMP
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 1997
DePaul University: Computer Career Program Certificate 1997
St. Norbert College 1988 — 1992
B.B.A., International Business Language Area Studies
Elk Grove High School
Essendant May 2015 - Present
Nurture March 2013 - November 2014
Nurture July 2011 - March 2013
Nurture May 2010 - June 2011
Breeze Software February 2008 - December 2010
Procter & Gamble June 1993 - March 2000
Skills
Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Event Planning, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Management, Integrated Marketing, Training, Public Speaking, Program Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1991 — 1993
MBA, Marketing
Binghamton University 1984 — 1988
BS, Psychology, Business
Essendant November 2012 - Present
United Stationers September 2012 - November 2012
United Stationers April 2012 - September 2012
United Stationers February 2010 - April 2012
United Stationers December 2005 - February 2010
Skills
Purchasing, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain..., Distribution Center..., Strategic Planning, Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Logistics, 3PL
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
MSME
Essendant April 2007 - Present
United Stationers April 2007 - Present
Independent Stationers April 2007 - Present
Independent Stationers April 2007 - Present
Chico's FAS, Inc. 2012 - 2015
Chico's FAS, Inc. 2012 - 2015
Publix Dacula GA April 2006 - February 2007
Don Company April 2005 - March 2006
Nextel Communications April 1999 - March 2003
NEXTEL 1999 - 2003
Skills
Adaptability, Motivated, Optimistic, B2B, Sales
Education
LaGuardia Community College 1998 — 1999
n/a, Child development
Cheonggang Academy
Associate's Degree, Speech and Communication, Sociology and Psychology
Essendant June 2015 - Present
ACCO Brands 2006 - 2015
Adecco Staffing, USA 2004 - 2006
Valco Instruments Company 2001 - 2003
UOP 1994 - 2001
UOP 1985 - 1994
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Forecasting, Retail, SAP, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Consumer Products
Education
Harper College
Associate's Degree, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Essendant June 2012 - Present
United Stationers Supply Company March 2006 - June 2012
Pepsi Bottling Group July 1997 - February 2006
Skills
Inventory Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Logistics, Sales Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1991 — 1995
Criminal Justice, Business
Fullerton College
Business
Essendant 2015 - Present
Sharp Electronics 2007 - 2014
Interactive Data Desktop Solutions (formerly eSignal) 2000 - 2007
Waste Management, Inc. 1990 - 1999
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Finance, Analysis, Auditing, Budgets, Access, Cost Accounting, Management, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Training, Tax, Microsoft Excel, Business Process, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Executive Management, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Cash Flow, Financial Forecasting, Financial Accounting, SAP, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Financial Modeling, Accounts Receivable, P&L, Fixed Assets, GAAP, Management Accounting, Accounts Payable, Sarbanes-Oxley, Corporate Finance, Process Improvement, Payroll, Accruals, Revenue Recognition, Budget Process, Spreadsheets, MIS, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, IFRS
Education
West Texas A&M University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Benedictine University 1998 — 1998
MS, Accounting Information Systems, 4.0
Elmhurst College 1994 — 1997
B.S., Business
Essendant August 2013 - Present
OfficeMax March 2007 - April 2013
Sirva Relocation February 2005 - March 2007
EC Solutions January 2000 - January 2005
Skills
Credit, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Accruals, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Statements, Project Management, Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, Risk Management, Department Budgeting, Budget Process, General Ledger, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flow, Bank Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Cash Management, Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2011 — 2012
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting & Finance
Keller Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
MAFM, Masters of Accounting and Financial Management, Accounting and Finance
DeVry University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Management
DeVry University 2000 — 2002
Associates of Applied Science;, Electronics and Computer Technology
Lewis University 1997 — 2000
Flight, Aviation
Essendant August 2014 - Present
TJ Maxx 2013 - August 2014
NIU Convocation Center September 2009 - May 2013
Garden Fresh Market November 2006 - August 2008
Education
Harper College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (AA), History
Essendant 2015 - 2015
United Stationers 2015 - 2015
Essendant 2015 - 2015
Essendant 2015 - 2015
Essendant 2015 - 2015
IGS Energy December 2012 - June 2013
Fogo to Go July 2010 - December 2012
Seccion Amarilla USA November 2009 - July 2010
Barks Publications, Inc. July 1997 - June 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, HTML, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish-speaking
Education
Illinois College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Creative Writing
Essendant March 1986 - Present
Skills
New Business Development, B2B, Account Management, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Operations Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Marketing Strategy
Education
Hunter College
Essendant May 2008 - Present
Azerty a Division of United Stationers February 1997 - May 2008
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, B2B, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Cold Calling Experience, Sales Process, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Direct Sales, Merchandising, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Marketing, National Accounts, Forecasting, Wholesale, Sales Presentations, Training, Trade Shows, Product Development, E-commerce, Logistics, Market Research, Purchasing, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, CRM, Channel Partners, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Market Planning, Management, Solution Selling, Budgets, Operations Management, Pricing Strategy, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Sales, Retail, Cold Calling
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1998 — 2001
Social Sciences
Erie Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Social Sciences
Essendant April 2013 - Present
Skills
Process Improvement, Account Management, IT Management, Customer Service, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Team Building, Change Management, Forecasting
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2000 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Information Systems
University of Illinois at Chicago 1997 — 2000
Accounting and Finance
Essendant May 2015 - Present
Lagasse January 2014 - Present
PepsiCo May 2008 - January 2013
PepsiCo October 2004 - May 2008
Walgreens February 2004 - October 2004
Northshore Camera January 2000 - February 2004
Skills
SAP, BEx Analyzer, Ad Hoc Reporting, Project Management, Trade Compliance, Trade Settlement, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Forecasting, Leadership, IRI data, Accounting, Finance, Analysis, Budgets, Settlement, Pricing, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Essbase, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Receivable, Financial Forecasting, Access, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Strategic Financial..., P&L
Education
DeVry University Chicago Campus 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Essendant 2013 - Present
Essendant 2011 - 2013
Essendant 2008 - 2011
Bell Dramatic Serial Company 2003 - 2006
Skills
Content Management, Content Strategy, Digital Asset Management, Strategic Content..., Technology Management, Creative Management, Web Content, Content Marketing, Content Production, Creative Content..., Content Syndication, Web Content Optimization, Digital Assets, Strategic Leadership, Staff Management, Online Publishing, Editorial Process, Project Management, Vendor Relations, Production Process..., Business Process..., Master Data Management, Product Information..., Data Transformation, Process Automation, Automated Processes, Project Planning, Coaching & Mentoring, Staff Retention, Training, Hiring, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Quality Management, Conflict Resolution, Workflow Management, Capacity Planning, Cross-functional..., Process Improvement, Collaborative Leadership, Writing, Editing, Technical Writing, Technology Integration, Process Integration, Software Implementation, User Acceptance Testing
Education
Northwestern University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree
Francis W. Parker School 1994 — 1998
High School
Essendant July 2015 - Present
Fresenius Kabi June 2014 - August 2014
Navistar Inc June 2012 - August 2013
Western Springs Recreation Center October 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Visio, Product Development, Engineering, Project Management, Program Management, Process Engineering, Leadership, Team Leadership, MS Project, Testing, Inventory Management, Analysis, Management, SAP, Data Analysis, Team Building
Education
Augustana College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Senior
Essendant July 2012 - Present
Education
Bay Path University 2003 — 2005
Master of Science, Communication and Information Management
Western New England University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice/Police Science
Essendant June 2015 - Present
Essendant June 2013 - May 2015
United Stationers January 2012 - June 2013
Self Employed October 2010 - December 2011
Lawson Products September 2005 - October 2010
Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Sales
Education
Illinois State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2000 — 2001