Horizon Hobby
Horizon Hobby, LLC. is an international hobby product distributor, headquartered in Champaign, Illinois. It currently manufactures various hobby-grade radio-controlled models, as well as Athearn model trains and die-cast models, which it sells direct to consumers as well as to hobby retailers. Customer service: 1 (888) 959-2307 Technical support: 1 (877) 504-0233 CEO: Joe Ambrose (Jul 2008–) Founded: 1985 Subsidiaries: Tower Hobbies, Athearn, Horizon Hobby Gmbh
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Horizon Hobby Employees
Horizon Hobby October 2011 - Present
Tech Guru Computer Services June 2010 - Present
Mediacom Communications December 2010 - October 2011
HOV Services, Inc September 2009 - August 2010
ATT Mobility February 2005 - March 2009
Atlantic Services June 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Hardware, Operating Systems, Security, Computer Repair, Wireless Networking, Heavy Equipment, Databases, Cabling, Troubleshooting, Telecommunications, VoIP, Telephony, Computer Hardware, Antivirus
Education
Parkland College 2007 — 2008
N/A, Networking
Rantoul Township high School 1998 — 2002
High School Diploma, General Studies
Essendant March 2015 - Present
CorTech International May 2014 - March 2015
Insight Global November 2013 - December 2013
MPS Partners February 2010 - February 2012
Horizon Hobby May 2007 - January 2010
United Stationers 2004 - December 2006
United Stationers 2004 - 2004
United Stationers 2000 - 2004
Skills
SharePoint, Business Analysis, MS Project, ERP, Visio, SQL, .NET, Project Management, SDLC, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, ITIL, IT Strategy, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., PMO, PMP, Agile & Waterfall..., Lean Processes, Six Sigma, Project Portfolio..., Business Intelligence..., Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, IT Governance, IT Management, Microsoft Office, SQL Server, PVCS, GIS, Gentran, Logility Demand Planning, BizTalk, Siebel CRM with CTI, SourceSafe, Windows Servers, XML, RPG, ITIL Foundations..., Microsoft BI Suite, ASP, SAP SD Blueprint, SOA, Rational Rose, BizTalk Projects, Integration Projects, Integration Testing, SAP SD, Management, SSRS
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
M.I.T.S.
United Township High School
Hill & Usher Insurance & Surety April 2015 - Present
Enterprise Rent-A-Car September 2013 - March 2015
QPM, LLC January 2013 - September 2013
BevMo! April 2011 - November 2011
Horizon Hobby June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Customer Service, Networking, PowerPoint, Product Development, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Team Leadership, Sales, Outlook, Public Speaking, Project Planning, Management, Project Management, Business Development, Product Marketing
Education
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management 2010 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Business Management, Sports Management
Parkland College 2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
DocuSign May 2013 - Present
Cartavi November 2009 - May 2013
mechanizm design co. 2007 - September 2012
Fieldglass 2003 - 2007
Horizon Hobby 2002 - 2003
mechanizm design co. 1999 - 2002
Paul Koziarz Design 1997 - 1999
Lierman & Associates 1995 - 1997
Precision Graphics 1991 - 1995
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Product Design, User Interface Design, Corporate Identity, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Start-ups, Email Marketing, Corporate Branding, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, E-commerce, Online Marketing, SEO, Online Advertising, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Copywriting, Strategy, User Experience, Advertising, Web Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Web Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Lead Generation, Content Strategy, Website Development, Mobile Applications, Interactive Marketing, Google Analytics, PPC, Web Design
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications
Microson Development Group October 2012 - Present
Horizon Hobby October 2007 - November 2012
Accuraty Solutions, LLC January 2010 - March 2010
MicroSon Development Group June 1995 - December 2007
Progressive Impressions International 2003 - 2007
Tek Systems April 2003 - August 2003
Micro-PACE, Inc. / DV Direct February 2000 - June 2002
Electronic Courseware Systems January 1998 - February 2000
Cerion Technologies Inc. June 1995 - January 1998
Skills
ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, C#, ASP, XML, T-SQL, SSIS, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, DTS, CSS, Visual Basic, HTML, VBScript, .NET, Web Services, Business Intelligence, SOAP, XSLT, Integration, SSRS, E-commerce, Stored Procedures, ADO.NET, Visio, Software Project..., Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, XHTML, MVC, VB.NET, DHTML, Crystal Reports, Visual Studio, Web Development, SDLC, Database Design, IIS, Web Applications, Databases, Software Development, SQL, Java, LINQ, VSS, Programming, SharePoint, Oracle
Education
Parkland College 1995 — 2005
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), Computer Information Systems: Programming Specialization
Quincy University 1993 — 1995
N/A, Computer Science
Horizon Hobby May 2012 - January 2013
Spuds, Inc. July 2011 - November 2011
Spuds Inc June 2011 - July 2011
Carmen Sutherland August 2008 - May 2010
International Housewares Association September 2009 - December 2009
Fendor Ltd May 2009 - June 2009
Unilever February 2009 - May 2009
Stanford Global Innovation Tournament October 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Solidworks, Market Research, Sketching, Packaging, Product Development, Layout, Illustrator, InDesign, Photography, Graphics, Industrial Design, Rendering, Product Design, Photoshop, SolidWorks, Graphic Design
Education
Parkland College 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Occupational Therapist Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts, Industrial Design
Northumbria University 2009 — 2009
Boylan
Armory Capital LLC September 2009 - Present
Stellar Materials June 2015 - Present
Envisage Technologies LLC October 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby January 2014 - Present
Jim's Formal Wear Co. December 2012 - Present
Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison 2005 - 2007
Piper Jaffray 2003 - 2005
Skills
Family Office, Family Business, Deal Sourcing, Private Equity, Ownership Transition, Growth Capital, M&A experience, Corporate Development, Buyouts, Mergers, Acquisitions, LBO, Venture Capital, Capital Raising, Alternative Investments, Organizational Behavior, Organizational Culture, New Business Development, Board Relations, Board of Directors..., CEO Succession, Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Investments, Private Placements, Leveraged Finance, Mezzanine, Hedge Funds, Divestitures, Emerging Markets, Asset Allocation, Multi-generational..., Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Valuation, DCF, Due Diligence
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Finance
Garmin International September 2015 - Present
Witchey Designs 2005 - September 2015
HARMAN International 2009 - 2012
Horizon Hobby 2008 - 2009
Stillwater Designs, Inc. - KICKER 2003 - 2008
International Environmental Corp 2001 - 2003
Mercury Marine 1999 - 2001
Skills
Product Development, Solidworks, Industrial Design, Product Design, Manufacturing, Consumer Electronics, Product Management, Engineering, Project Management, Pro Engineer, Sheet Metal, Automotive, Product Marketing, Microsoft Office, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, New Business Development, PowerPoint
Education
Oklahoma State University 1996 — 1999
BSMET, Mechanical Engineering, Design
West Texas A&M University 1993 — 1996
Horizon Hobby May 2013 - February 2014
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County July 2013 - August 2013
Law Office of Mercer Turner, P.C. August 2012 - August 2012
Bank of China January 2011 - January 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Leadership, Organization Skills, Westlaw, Real Estate, Energy, Eminent Domain, Tax, Construction
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D.
Tianjin University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Arts, Double Major: Law&English
Horizon Hobby May 2013 - Present
Body Therapies June 2006 - Present
Horizon Hobby June 2011 - May 2013
Horizon Hobby September 2009 - June 2011
Busey Bank January 2008 - September 2009
Green Street Coffeehouse 2002 - November 2007
US Army May 1990 - 2001
Telegroup 1995 - 1998
Skills
Customer Service, Marketing, Coaching, Inventory Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Product Development, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Training, Leadership, Outlook, Process Improvement, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Certified Quality..., Certified Quality..., Product Management, Product Marketing, Purchasing, Forecasting, Product D, Project Management, Asset Management, Inventory Accuracy, Vendor Managed Inventory, Vendor Relations, Communication, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, International Shipping, International Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Logility, IBM iSeries, QuickBase, AQL, Rework, Team Management, CRM, Human Anatomy, Therapeutic Massage
Education
Franklin University 2010 — 2016
Management
American Society for Quality 2012 — 2012
Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
Parkland College 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Massage Therapy
US Army Aviation Center 1996 — 1997
Flight Certificate, OH-58 and UH-60 Certification
Warrant Officer Candidate School 1996 — 1996
Certificate, Leadership
Fairfield High School 1987 — 1989
Diploma
Horizon Hobby March 2015 - Present
Horizon Hobby November 2014 - Present
Keaton Row May 2014 - Present
Wolfram October 2014 - November 2014
Wolfram Research July 2012 - September 2014
Wolfram Research March 2011 - December 2012
The Limited July 2010 - March 2011
Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance August 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Excel, Outlook, Research, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Merchandising, Sales Management, Direct Sales, TWiki, Fashion Retail, Oracle, SugarCRM, Mathematica, JIRA, RT, Promotion Planning, Project Coordination, Wintix, Tixsales, WolframAlpha Pro, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Time Management, Retail, Account Management, Sales, Management, Data Analysis, Market Research, Microsoft Excel
Education
Northern Illinois University 2003 — 2007
BS, Textiles, Apparel, Merchandising and Marketing
DocuSign May 2013 - Present
Cartavi August 2012 - March 2014
Caterva October 2010 - August 2012
mechanizm design co. June 2001 - August 2012
Palantir.net 2012 - 2012
Horizon Hobby February 2007 - October 2010
Echo Design Group 2005 - 2007
Fieldglass 2004 - 2006
Skills
User Interface Design, Graphic Design, User Experience, Web Design, Responsive Web, Corporate Identity, Typography, Creative Direction, Information Architecture, Advertising, User Interface, Product Design, Art Direction, Illustrator, Interaction Design, Logo Design, Brand Development, Website Development, HTML 5, Web Development, CSS, Illustration, Visual Communication, Craft Beer, jQuery, HTML, Branding, Mobile Applications, Mobile Design, Web Applications, SASS, Layout, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Illinois 1998 — 2002
BFA, Graphic Design
Human Kinetics March 2009 - Present
Coldwater Creek November 2006 - July 2014
Horizon Hobby 1996 - 2009
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Product Development, Social Media, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Management, Publishing, Integrated Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, B2B Marketing, Microsoft Publisher, Office Administration, Project Planning, Project Management, Web Content, Website Updating, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, SEO, Taxonomy, Employee Training, Direct Mail, Constant Contact, Social Networking, Market Planning, Facebook, Copy Editing
Education
Parkland College 2015 — 2019
Associate’s Degree, Marketing
Flex Innovations Incorporated October 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby August 2002 - September 2013
Mattel July 1998 - August 2002
Hasbro 1995 - 1998
Hobbico 1990 - 1995
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Executive Management, Computer Proficiency, Pro Engineer, Strategic Planning, Aircraft, Strategic Vision, Inventor, Electrical Engineering, Leadership, AutoCAD, Product Design, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Management, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Manufacturing, PTC Creo
Education
University of Central Florida 1988 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Valencia Community College 1985 — 1988
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
Horizon Hobby May 2014 - Present
Target April 2011 - February 2014
Target October 2008 - April 2011
Target December 2005 - October 2008
Target June 2004 - December 2005
Target October 2003 - June 2004
Target August 2002 - October 2003
Accenture July 1991 - July 2000
Skills
Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Multi-channel Retail, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Vendor Management, P&L Management, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Retail Buying, Consumer Electronics, Assortment, Strategic Partnerships, Forecasting, Inventory Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Management & Strategy, Finance
Northwestern University 1994 — 1996
MA, Computer Science
University of Michigan 1988 — 1991
BA, Economics
Litania Sports Group February 2013 - Present
Litania Sports Group September 2010 - February 2013
Litania Sports Group April 2010 - September 2010
Litania Sports Group October 2009 - April 2010
Horizon Hobby 2007 - 2009
Horizon Hobby 2007 - 2007
Horizon Hobby 2002 - 2007
Horizon Hobby 2001 - 2002
Horizon Hobby 1999 - 2001
Skills
Close Attention to..., Motivated self-starter, Team Leadership, Distribution Center..., Manufacturing Operations, Job Scheduling, Employee Training, Supervisory Skills, Get Along Well with..., MS Excel Pivot Tables, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Communication, knowledge of grand..., knowledge of Miller..., Operation of low ply..., Logistics, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Time Management, Training
Education
Parkland College 1992 — 1994
Criminal Justice and Corrections
EvenVision April 2015 - Present
National Positions March 2014 - Present
Freelance March 2014 - Present
Eris & Edrington Writing Company July 2014 - December 2014
Content Divas March 2014 - December 2014
Fre May 2014 - September 2014
Red Unida Ltd April 2014 - July 2014
Ideal Positions January 2012 - February 2014
Horizon Hobby November 2009 - September 2010
Zhena's Gypsy Tea May 2008 - October 2009
Skills
Management, Microsoft Word, Research, Sales, Leadership, Training, Report Writing, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Writing, Copy Editing, Text Editing, Google Adwords, Social Media Marketing, Twitter Marketing, Facebook Marketing, Google+, Linkedin Marketing
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2003 — 2006
Theater
University of California, Irvine 2002 — 2003
Music, Political Science
Nordhoff High School 1998 — 2002
High School
Horizon Hobby March 2013 - Present
Horizon Hobby February 2011 - March 2013
Carle Foundation Hospital October 2008 - February 2011
Advanced Aesthetics (Medical Practice/Accredited Onsite Surgical Facility) April 2008 - October 2008
Carle Clinic, Health Alliance Medical Plans November 2003 - April 2008
Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaner May 1999 - November 2003
Skills
Employee Benefits, Training, Human Resources, Payroll, Management, Customer Service, Healthcare, Accounts Receivable, Benefits Administration, Insurance, Invoicing, Employee Relations, HR Policies, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Sales, Event Planning, Coaching, Team Building, HRIS
Education
Kaplan University
Bachelors, Business Management
Parkland College
AAS, Office Professional
Horizon Hobby October 2012 - Present
Horizon Hobby September 2010 - October 2012
SIUC Housing August 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Graphic Design, Brochures, Illustration, Web Design, Logo Design
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2007 — 2010
Communication Design, Graphic Design, 2010
Vermilion Association for Special Education October 2001 - June 2015
United States Postal Service October 2000 - October 2002
Horizon Hobby October 1999 - October 2001
Butler the Florist June 1998 - March 1999
First National Bank December 1996 - May 1998
Seymour Water District February 1995 - October 1996
Provena Covenant Medical Center February 1995 - September 1996
BankIllinois September 1993 - February 1995
Image Blueprint January 1989 - December 1991
Skills
Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Invoicing, Editing, Spreadsheets, Filing, Early Childhood..., Educational Leadership, Event Planning, Administration, Payroll
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Parkland College 1984 — 1988
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Mahomet Seymour High School 1980 — 1984
HS Diploma, General courses
Mahomet Seymour High School
Intel Corporation February 2015 - Present
University of Illinois June 2013 - December 2014
ECE Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign February 2012 - December 2014
Zyvex Labs July 2014 - August 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2013 - May 2013
Horizon Hobby June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Logic Design, Semiconductor..., Circuit Design, FPGA, VHDL, C++, C, HSpice, Pspice, Microsoft Office, SPICE, Characterization, Scanning Electron..., AFM, Testing, Spectroscopy, Electronics, PCB design, MEMS, Silicon, CVD, Simulations, Microelectronics, Microfabrication, Photolithography, Etching, Semiconductors, Nanotechnology, Microscopy, Debugging, Thin Films
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2012
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Raffles Junior College 2006 — 2007
Cambridge A'Levels
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign November 2014 - Present
Brumleve Consulting 1997 - Present
Horizon Hobby June 2010 - November 2014
Ramshaw Real Estate September 2007 - June 2010
Sports Publishing 2002 - 2007
Skills
Web Design, Branding & Identity, HTML, PHP, CSS, CMS, User Experience, InDesign, Social Media, Advertising, Online Advertising, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Photography, Email Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2003
BFA Art History
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
BFA Graphic Design
CHI Health January 2013 - Present
Sustainable Silicon Valley August 2012 - January 2013
Cleantech Open July 2012 - November 2012
Horizon Hobby March 2010 - January 2012
First National Bank of Omaha July 2005 - February 2010
HB Fuller April 2004 - March 2005
Places in the U.S. and Europe April 2003 - March 2004
Materna GmbH January 1999 - March 2003
BP August 1993 - December 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Change Management, Product Management, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, People Management, American Business, Corporate Development, Innovation Management, European Business, Asian Business
Education
Parkland College 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Leadership and Management
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts 1998 — 2003
Master of Science, Business and Computer Science
DocuSign May 2013 - Present
Cartavi (Acquired by DocuSign) December 2012 - May 2013
Horizon Hobby October 2011 - December 2012
Horizon Hobby February 2009 - October 2011
ChannelAdvisor Corporation January 2005 - January 2009
Horizon Hobby 2002 - 2005
InstallShield Software Corporation 1996 - 2002
Wolfram Research 1993 - 1996
Skills
Online Advertising, Sales, Advertising, Public Relations, Event Management, Direct Mail, E-commerce, Email Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Online Marketing, Marketing Management, Training Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Brand Development, Strategy, Superior Computer Skills, Great Motivator, Team Building, People Skills, Exceptional project..., Outstanding Communicator, Business Intelligence, Community Development, Business Process..., Technical Training, Software Quality..., Facebook, Professional Mentoring, SEM, Copywriting, Inspiring People, Dependable Team Player, Product Marketing, Strong Business Acumen, Management, Leadership, Lead Guitar, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Web Analytics, Brand Management, Customer Acquisition
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1987 — 1989
MA
Iowa Wesleyan 1982 — 1986
BA
Horizon Hobby January 2010 - Present
Horizon Hobby January 2009 - December 2009
Horizon Hobby December 2006 - December 2008
Guardian West March 2006 - December 2006
CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. January 2005 - February 2006
CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. October 2002 - January 2005
CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. January 2001 - October 2002
CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. October 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Employee Relations, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Coaching, Human Resources, Team Building, Performance Management, Customer Service, Training, Change Management, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Team Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Sales Management, Sales, Retail, Talent Management, Employee Training, Teamwork, HR Policies, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Interviews, Team Management, Analysis, Program Management, Hiring, Employee Benefits, Call Centers, Operations Management, Vendor Management, Strategy, Personnel Management, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Budgets, Marketing, Payroll, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Policy, Sales Operations, Account Management, Business Development, Market Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
Horizon Hobby April 2012 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas May 2011 - March 2012
AT&T Mobility September 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Call Center, Customer Experience, Customer Support, Technical Support, Hobbies, Remote Troubleshooting, Telecommunications, DSL, UMTS, GSM, Cellular Communications, Wireless, 3G, Call Centers, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Customer Service
Education
Parkland College 1999 — 2006
Associates, Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2013 - Present
Horizon Hobby October 2003 - January 2013
The Bazaar, Inc September 2001 - September 2003
Schnuck Markets, Inc. January 1994 - July 2001
Skills
Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2000
FFR Merchandising March 2015 - Present
Horizon Hobby June 2011 - March 2015
Cisco Systems November 1993 - June 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Oracle, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Software Documentation, Manufacturing, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, ERP, Purchasing, Product Lifecycle..., MRP, Inventory Management, Project Management, Forecasting, Analysis, Electronics, Program Management, Project Planning, Product Management, Logistics, Demand Planning, Outlook, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Sourcing, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management
Education
San Jose City College
Stoller Wholesale Wine & Spirits October 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby November 2013 - October 2014
Horizon Hobby, Inc. May 2011 - November 2013
AT&T Mobility 2008 - December 2010
AT&T Mobility 2006 - 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Inventory Management, Management, Training, Time Management, Leadership, Troubleshooting
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2002 — 2006
MIS, Business
Horizon Hobby August 2012 - November 2013
Horizon Hobby November 2010 - August 2012
Honeywell May 2005 - November 2010
Aisin February 2004 - April 2005
PENN Aluminum International July 2000 - February 2004
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1999 — 2001
BS, Industrial Technology
Horizon Hobby July 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby January 2011 - July 2014
Horizon Hobby December 2008 - January 2011
CGN & Associates June 2008 - December 2008
Self-employed December 2007 - June 2008
Keane Inc April 2004 - December 2007
Keane Canada 2006 - 2007
Nims Associates March 2001 - April 2004
Icon Infosystems March 1999 - January 2001
Ameritech/SBC/AT&T January 1997 - March 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Program Management, Management, Leadership, Strategy, Consulting, Project Management, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., CRM
Education
Northwestern University 1997 — 1999
MS, Engineering Management
Northern Illinois University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
MDR
NTT DATA Business Solutions November 2012 - Present
Horizon Hobby 2012 - December 2012
Horizon Hobby 2008 - 2012
Horizon Hobby 2004 - 2008
Horizon Hobby 2002 - 2004
Horizon Hobby 1999 - 2002
Human Kinetics 1997 - 1999
Skills
Media Relations, Contract Negotiation, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Building Relationships, Press Releases, Product Marketing, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Fundraising, Magazines, Brand Development, Advertising, Event Management, Editorial, Strategy, Publications, Media Planning, Trade Shows, Sales, Social Media, Budgets, Management, Leadership
Education
Purdue University 1990 — 1994
BA, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Supervision Management
Portage High School
Horizon Hobby March 2005 - August 2015
Cypress Semiconductor January 2000 - January 2013
Alation Systems January 1998 - January 2000
Norand Corp 1994 - 1998
DSP Group 1991 - 1994
VMX 1989 - 1991
British Telecom 1978 - 1989
Skills
Embedded Systems, Strategic Planning, Electronics, Entrepreneurship, Analog, Testing, Digital Signal..., Lean Manufacturing, FPGA, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, R&D, Patents, Wireless, Product Management, Firmware, Mixed Signal, IC, Engineering, Product Marketing, Product Development, Sensors, RF, ASIC, WiFi, Semiconductors, Design for Manufacturing, Embedded Software, SoC, Semiconductor Industry, Software Engineering, Integration, PCB design
Education
UMIST 1981 — 1984
BSc Hons, EE
JR Americas April 2014 - Present
Illini Radio Group 2010 - Present
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce January 2012 - April 2014
Horizon Hobby February 2004 - January 2012
WHMS/WDWS Radio 1999 - 2005
WKIO Oldies 92 1996 - 1999
Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Strategic Planning, Sales, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Team Building, Business Development, Facebook, Blogging
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Parkland College 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Radio and Television
Christa Janel Photography July 2010 - Present
Rockwell Automation November 2013 - June 2015
Refinery March 2013 - October 2013
Horizon Hobby March 2012 - August 2013
Parkland College February 2012 - October 2012
Refinery January 2011 - January 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 - 2011
Skills
Photography, Digital Photography, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Photoshop, Art Direction, Graphics, Lightroom, Illustrator, Portrait Photography, Advertising, Final Cut Pro, Graphic Design, Mac OS X, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Editorial, Wordpress, Layout, Web Design, Newspaper, HTML, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Commercial Product..., Event Photography, Studio Photography, Fine Art Photography, Wedding Photography, Commercial Design, Photos, Image Editing, Image Manipulation, Darkroom, Studio Lighting, Commercial Photography, Portraits, Logo Design, Art, Video Editing, Clipping Paths, Clipping
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2011
BFA, Photography & Art History Minor
LexisNexis April 2013 - Present
Horizon Hobby May 2011 - December 2011
Horizon Hobby June 2010 - August 2010
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Intellectual Property Law
The University of Texas at Austin 2007 — 2009
BS, Electrical Engineering
Horizon Hobby February 2011 - Present
Precision Graphics February 2004 - January 2011
Skills
Typography, Illustration, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Brochures, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Advertising, InDesign, Graphics, Photoshop, Brand Development, Web Design, Logo Design, Branding & Identity
Education
Parkland College 2002 — 2004
Associates, Graphic Design
Centro September 2014 - Present
Palantir.net November 2012 - September 2014
Palantir.net August 2011 - December 2012
StudioNorth May 2010 - August 2011
Studio North July 2009 - May 2010
Self-Employed October 2007 - May 2010
The Buzz Company August 2008 - July 2009
Horizon Hobby October 2002 - October 2007
Skills
Web Design, Typography, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Application Design, Interaction Design, Brochures, Art Direction, User Interface, Front-end, Advertising, Collateral, Copywriting, SASS, HTML, Print Collateral, CSS, Information Architecture, Front-end Development, Jekyll, Brand Development, Graphics
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
BFA, Graphic Design
Big Tex Trailers July 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby April 2013 - July 2014
Circor Energy Products March 2009 - March 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company 2006 - March 2009
Starbucks 2006 - 2009
The Dial Corporation 2005 - 2006
The Dial Corporation 2004 - 2005
The Dial Corporation 2003 - 2004
The Dial Corporation 2002 - 2004
The Dial Corporation 2000 - 2002
Skills
Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Variance Analysis, Procurement, Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Reporting, Acquisition Integration, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Managerial Finance, SAP, Management, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, Budgets, Strategy, Business Process..., Forecasting, Supply Chain, Cost Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, US GAAP, Consolidation, Income Statement, ERP, SEC filings, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow, Strategic Financial..., Cash Management, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, Financial Audits, Revenue Recognition, Internal Audit, Treasury, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Due Diligence
Education
Penn State University 1986 — 1990
BS
Horizon Hobby January 2015 - Present
Horizon Hobby July 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby Ltd June 1999 - Present
Skills
Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Brand Management, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Advertising, CRM, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, B2B Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Management, Brand Development, Trade Shows
Education
Parkland College
associates degree, Business marketing
Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign December 2013 - Present
Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign January 2015 - Present
FireStrike Industries LLC January 2014 - Present
Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign January 2014 - December 2014
Horizon Hobby September 2013 - December 2013
Beckman Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana Chmpaign June 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Creo Parametric, Abaqus, Matlab, Cleanroom Experience, COMSOL, Python, C++, MEMS, Scanning Electron..., Photolithography, Reactive Ion Etching, Sputter Deposition, Eagle PCB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Illustrator, ImageJ, CNC Programming, Product Development, Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering, Graduate Student
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Horizon Hobby August 2014 - Present
Avis Budget Group January 2014 - August 2014
Canon USA July 2013 - January 2014
Binny's Beverage Depot May 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Management, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Customer Service, Technical Support, Problem Solving, Online Marketing, Retail Marketing, Retail Sales
Education
Parkland College 2007 — 2009
Psychology
RR Donnelley December 2013 - Present
RR Donnelley February 2006 - December 2013
RR Donnelley November 2004 - February 2006
RR Donnelley March 2003 - November 2004
Horizon Hobby June 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Packaging, Logistics, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Digital Printing
Education
Parkland College 2001 — 2002
Unfortunately I did not complete, 3D Computer Animation
Unity High School 1998 — 2001
Freelance November 2011 - Present
ITT Technical Institute September 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby December 2009 - June 2011
Intellectual Services and International Sourcing Inc (ISISI) February 2008 - December 2009
CA USA October 2006 - February 2008
Alltrade Tools LLC 2003 - 2006
MTS Products/J. Mason September 1992 - October 2003
Hedstrom Corporation 1985 - 1992
A.M.F./Roadmaster Corporation 1981 - 1985
Skills
Asian sourcing,..., Extensive understanding..., Brand, category and..., Microsoft Office Suite;..., Internet research and..., Code of Federal..., Advertising, Business Development, Product Development, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, New Business Development, Merchandising, Product Design, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Marketing Management, Team Building, Sales, Leadership, Sales Management, Sourcing, Negotiation, Purchasing, Pricing, Project Management, Packaging, Budgets, Creative Direction
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2004
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1977 — 1981
BFA, Industrial Design
Intellent Law LLC September 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby June 2015 - July 2015
Bay Area Tutoring Association August 2014 - May 2015
FLEX College Prep August 2014 - May 2015
Peet's Coffee & Tea April 2014 - May 2015
IvyMax Inc October 2013 - August 2014
Zhengzhou Municipal Health Bureau June 2013 - July 2013
Nanjing Justice for All October 2012 - June 2013
Heilongjiang Institute of Technology September 2011 - July 2012
University of South China September 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Mandarin, Russian, French, Biology, Public Health, NGOs, Social Justice, Chinese culture, Chinese politics, Chinese history, Research, Writing, Education, TESOL, TEFL, Teaching, English, Chinese Politics, Editing, Legal Research, Patent Preparation, Patentability, Intercultural..., International Relations, Public Speaking
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2012 — 2013
Graduate Certificate, Chinese-American Studies
Whitman College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Northrop Grumman Corporation June 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign March 2014 - March 2015
UICO, LLC May 2014 - July 2014
Horizon Hobby June 2012 - August 2012
Fighting Illini Camps June 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Hardware, Linux, Embedded Linux, PSoC, STM32, Atmel AVR, Altera Quartus, FPGA, C, C++, Java, JavaFX, VHDL, SystemVerilog, Qt, Qt Creator, x86 Assembly, ARM, X86, AMD64, Machine Learning, Algorithms, LaTeX, Programming, ModelSim, Embedded C, MPLAB, CUDA, Python, Operating Systems Design, Software Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Engineering (Minor: Mathematics), 3.76/4.00
WIREWAX June 2015 - August 2015
Horizon Hobby May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
C++, Python, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Web Development, Photoshop, Programming, OpenGL, jQuery, AngularJS, D3.js, MySQL, Blender, Illustrator
Education
University of Notre Dame 2012 — 2016
Bachelors of Computer Science and Engineering
Champaign Central High School 2008 — 2012
Tripp Lite May 2015 - Present
Marty McKee Copywriting November 2012 - Present
American Public University System April 2014 - February 2015
Cartavi, LLC May 2011 - November 2012
Amazon.com December 2007 - December 2010
Wolfram Research, Inc April 2009 - October 2010
Horizon Hobby March 2001 - January 2009
Skills
Copywriting, Blogging, Press Releases, Advertising, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Editing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Copy Editing, Public Relations, SEO, Marketing, Proofreading, Microsoft Excel, Radio, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Publications, Radio Broadcasting, Feature Articles, Television, Web Content, Marketing Copy, Content Strategy, Brochures, Social Networking, Broadcast, Radio Host, Content Development, AP Style, Marketing Strategy, Publicity, Humor, WordPress, Journalism, Creative Writing, Media Relations, Online Marketing, Books, Content Management, New Media, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Writing, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, User Experience
Education
Parkland College
A.A, Liberal Arts
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Radio/TV
UL January 2015 - Present
Horizon Hobby May 2014 - December 2014
Center for Learning Support Services August 2013 - December 2013
Coleman Lawn Equipment May 2013 - August 2013
Champaign Park District May 2012 - August 2012
Wildcountry August 2008 - May 2012
Champaign Park Distruct May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Mechanical Product..., Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Rapid Prototyping, Autodesk Software, Mechanical Analysis, Troubleshooting, Metal Fabrication, 3D Printing, Machining, Welding, Pro Engineer, Working Model, Engineering, Maintenance & Repair, Woodworking, Customer Service, Team Management, Employee Training, Equipment Repair
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Parkland College 2010 — 2012
Deloitte & Touche LLP August 2014 - Present
Deloitte & Touche LLP August 2013 - July 2014
Deloitte & Touche LLP September 2012 - August 2013
Deloitte June 2011 - August 2011
CU Aerospace May 2010 - May 2011
Horizon Hobby May 2008 - August 2008
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2012
Master of Accounting Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting & Finance
Horizon Hobby May 2015 - Present
Litania Sports Group May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leadership, Photoshop
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Mahaffey IT Services July 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign June 2008 - June 2014
Horizon Hobby January 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Higher Education, Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Networking, Wireless Networking, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, IT Operations, Information Technology, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Windows, Windows Server, Windows 7
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Parkland College 1987 — 1989
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General
Stephens Family YMCA & Refinery Health Club September 2013 - Present
General Growth Properties November 2011 - November 2012
Horizon Hobby October 2010 - November 2011
TradingPartners October 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Customer Service, Project Management, Business Development, Sales, Management, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Event Management, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2008
BA, Communication
Horizon Hobby January 2010 - Present
Skills
Risk Management, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability, Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, Strategy, Negotiation, Legal Compliance, Business Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Corporate Law, Trademarks, Litigation, Employment Law, Litigation Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Patents, Financial Risk, Civil Litigation
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 2007 — 2009
Law, Tax & Business Transactional Law
Saint Louis University 2006 — 2007
MBA, Accounting & Supply Chain
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2005
Finance, Minor Economics
Horizon Hobby October 2012 - Present
Infotech Valley September 2009 - December 2012
CrossView Inc. October 2011 - December 2011
Usi - an AT&T Company April 2007 - August 2009
AT&T April 2007 - August 2009
Gray Matter 2005 - 2007
Encore Consulting 2005 - 2006
Capgemini 2002 - 2004
Sovika 2001 - 2002
Datamatics Staffing Services 2000 - 2001
Skills
WCS 5.1,5.4,5.6,6.0 and..., J2ee, Java, Java Enterprise Edition, Websphere, SOA, WebSphere Application..., IBM Websphere Commerce, Software Development, Struts, Spring, JSP, DB2, EJB, Solution Architecture, JDBC, Hibernate, Tomcat, SOAP, Web Services, JMS, Servlets, Ant, Weblogic, CVS, Subversion, Scrum, jQuery, Integration, WebSphere Portal, WebSphere MQ, Tag Manager, Google Analytics, WebSphere, Spring Framework, WebLogic
Education
University of Mumbai 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of computers
Horizon Hobby November 2014 - Present
Woodworth Farm, LLP March 2014 - Present
Six Demon Studio October 2009 - Present
Horizon Hobby June 2011 - November 2014
Horizon Hobby September 2007 - June 2011
Motorola August 1990 - August 2007
Motorola Mobile Devices 1987 - 1990
Skills
Purchasing, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Product Development, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Sourcing, Supply Management, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Procurement, Outsourcing, Project Management, Manufacturing, Product Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategy, Management, Competitive Analysis
Education
Parkland College 2005 — 2007
AS
Horizon Hobby August 2007 - Present
Keane, Inc. May 2005 - July 2007
The Intercon Group, Inc. October 1996 - May 2005
BankIllinois/Computer Sciences Corp. 1989 - 1994
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Onboarding, Recruitment/Retention, HR Policies, Negotiation
Education
Bethpage HS 1967 — 1970
State University of New York College at Cortland
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A., Labor and Industrial Relations
University of Illinois Foundation September 2011 - Present
Horizon Hobby September 2001 - September 2011
Horizon Hobby Distributors September 2007 - September 2010
Motorola Mobile Devices July 2004 - September 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 - 2003
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1997
MA, History
Northwestern University 1987 — 1991
THINK TeleVisual LLC June 2013 - Present
Yuasa and Hara May 2012 - July 2012
Horizon Hobby May 2011 - August 2011
Brinks Hofer Gilson and Lione September 2008 - August 2010
Merit School of Music December 1999 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Writing, Trademarks, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Patents, Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Westlaw, Copyright Law, Lexis, Trademark Infringement, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Litigation, Client Counseling, Licensing, Trials, Commercial Litigation
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2010 — 2013
JD
Oberlin College 1995 — 1999
B.Mus., Piano Performance
Crossroads School - Santa Monica, CA
High School, Music
Horizon Hobby October 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby April 2014 - October 2014
Horizon Hobby October 2010 - April 2014
Horizon Hobby July 2007 - October 2010
Horizon Hobby March 2006 - July 2007
Bank of America 2001 - 2005
GE Aviation 2000 - 2001
Caterpillar Inc. 1998 - 2000
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Risk Assessment, Leadership, Product Management, Process Improvement, Technical Writing, Analysis, Management, Marketing, Engineering, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Product Marketing, Sales, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Product Launch, Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Product Design, Team Building, Forecasting
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Horizon Hobby March 2014 - Present
OCM BOCES June 2013 - Present
TufFlight Models Inc. January 2000 - Present
Academy of Model Aeronautics June 1995 - June 2015
Lockheed Martin June 1989 - July 2012
AOL January 1993 - June 2003
Air Age Media June 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Unix, Software Engineering, Software Development, Earned Value Management, Subcontract Management, Aviation, Sonar, UAV, radio control, Manufacturing, MS Office, Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Active DoD Secret..., Microsoft Excel, Fortran, UltraEdit, CMMI Level 5, Requirements Analysis, Mountain Biking, Kayak, Telelogic DOORS, Photography, Razor, C++, Journalism, Ada programming, Integration, Software Design, Technical Writing, Testing, Project Management, Aircraft, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, System Design, Configuration Management, System Architecture, Navy, Aerospace, Embedded Software, Engineering Management, Embedded Systems, Object Oriented Design, Technical Leadership, DoD, Defense, CMMI, Microsoft Office, Subcontracting
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Computer Engineering
Deep Silver Volition 2010 - Present
Horizon Hobby 2003 - 2010
Area-Wide Technologies 2002 - 2003
Skills
Scripting, Video Games, Xbox 360, Perforce, PS3, Game Development, Networking, Computer Games
Education
Parkland College
Computer Science
Horizon Hobby January 2015 - Present
Horizon Hobby May 2012 - Present
Tellabs Operations, Inc. December 1996 - February 2012
CTS Microelectronics 1991 - 1996
Skills
C, C++, C#, Dynamic C, Assembly, National Instruments CVI, National Instuments..., National Instruments..., Procomm Plus, Pearl, Agile Project Management, ClearCase, ClearQuest, 80C51, RCM3365, SPI, I2C, GPIB, TCP/IP, Matlab, Manufacturing, Debugging, Electronics, Labview, Systems Engineering, Testing, Wireless, Embedded Software
Education
Purdue University 1986 — 1990
Electrical Engineer
University of Illinois at Chicago May 2014 - July 2015
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2013 - May 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2007 - May 2013
Horizon Hobby August 2006 - January 2008
Reliance Network April 2005 - July 2006
Skills
CSS, User Experience, JavaScript, HTML, AJAX, XHTML, C#, Web Design, jQuery, Web Development, PHP, ASP.NET, Java, SQL, User Interface Design, Accessibility, Dreamweaver, Research, Microsoft Office, Usability, ActionScript, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2013 — 2015
Other graduate studies, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2011
MS, Library and Information Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
B.A., Philosophy
Emerson December 2013 - Present
Emerson June 2008 - November 2013
Emerson January 2008 - June 2008
Thompson Coburn LLP. May 2002 - January 2008
Horizon Hobby March 2000 - April 2002
Skills
SharePoint, Microsoft Office..., .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint Designer, IIS, Servers, Web Development, Integration, Windows Server, Web Applications, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Databases, SaaS, Agile Methodologies, Disaster Recovery, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Technologies, System Deployment, VMware, Infrastructure, Project Management, SharePoint Server, Enterprise Software, Management, Process Improvement, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2001
Horizon Hobby November 2009 - Present
CIB Marine Bancshares, Inc. March 1995 - November 2009
Education
Purdue University 1988 — 1992
The Firelands Group January 2010 - Present
The Firelands Group July 2008 - December 2009
Horizon Hobby May 2000 - June 2008
ITDS April 1998 - May 2000
Verizon March 1996 - March 1998
Deloitte September 1988 - February 1996
IBM January 1983 - June 1986
Skills
Business Development, Project Management, Technology Management, Strategy, Systems Analysis, Human Capital, Management Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Mergers, Business Strategy, Vendor Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1986 — 1988
MBA, Finance/Accounting
Purdue University 1978 — 1982
BSIE, Manufacturing Management
Horizon Hobby August 2011 - Present
Christopher Rory Photography January 1988 - January 2010
Skills
Commercial Photography, Photography, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Magazines, Social Media, Creative Direction, InDesign, Brochures, Art Direction, Illustrator, Public Speaking, Editing, Layout, Lifestyle, Portrait Photography
Education
Parkland College 1988 — 1991
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Emerald Data Solutions June 2015 - Present
ClubExpress March 2013 - June 2015
Whole Foods Market November 2011 - March 2013
MDC Wallcoverings March 2011 - September 2011
Creative Services Inc April 2010 - March 2011
Horizon Hobby March 2007 - March 2010
Pavlov Media 2004 - 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Windows, Call Centers, Writing, Editing, Public Speaking, Training, Teaching, Research, Mac & PC platforms
Education
University of Kentucky 1997 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
York College of Pennsylvania 1994 — 1997
English Language and Literature, General
COUNTRY ® Financial October 2011 - Present
Horizon Hobby December 2008 - October 2011
Illinois Farm Bureau August 2005 - December 2008
IAA Credit Union August 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Team Building, Program Management, Insurance, Risk Management, Leadership, Sales, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Management, Marketing, Analysis, Project Management, Team Leadership, Financial Analysis, New Business Development, Budgets, Project Planning, Strategy, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Training, Negotiation, Change Management, Organizational..., Microsoft Office, Business Strategy, Business Development, Recruiting, Life Insurance
Education
Saint Louis University 1987 — 1991
PhD, Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1982 — 1984
MBA
United States Air Force Academy 1971 — 1975
BS, Life Science
Advanced Filtration Systems February 2014 - Present
Advanced Filtration Systems May 2013 - February 2014
Justrite Manufacturing Company November 2012 - May 2013
Justrite Manufacturing Company January 2012 - November 2012
Justrite Manufacturing Company May 2011 - January 2012
Justrite Manufacturing Company December 2009 - May 2011
Frasca International, Inc. May 2009 - November 2010
Horizon Hobby January 2008 - December 2008
Advanced Filtration Systems February 2000 - December 2007
Littelfuse February 1997 - February 2000
Skills
Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Quality System, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, TPM, SPC, Product Design, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Kanban, Poka Yoke, Process Improvement, Black Belt, Supplier Quality, ISO
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1995
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign April 2015 - Present
University of Illinois Library August 2013 - April 2015
Human Kinetics August 2010 - July 2013
Horizon Hobby June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
HTML, SQL, Java, CSS, ColdFusion, Databases, JavaScript, Web Development, SQL Server, jQuery, Analysis, XHTML, Troubleshooting, Dreamweaver, Programming, Application Development, Communication, Systems Thinking, User-centered Design, Refactoring, Requirements Gathering, Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Technical Writing, Database Design, XML, Object Oriented Design
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013 — 2018
Master's Degree, Library and Information Science
University of Illinois Springfield 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Parkland College
Associate, Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign February 2015 - Present
Donlen Corporation September 2013 - January 2015
Horizon Hobby March 2013 - June 2013
National Center for Supercomputing Applications June 2009 - December 2012
Skills
Perl Script, PCB layout design, PADS Logic, PADS Layout, C++ Language, Java, JavaScript
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Mälardalen University College 2011 — 2011
Computer Science
Horizon Hobby March 1999 - Present
human kinetics 1997 - 1999
Education
Purdue University 1990 — 1994
BA, Communications, Rublice Relations, Avertising, Supervision Management
Eagle Wings Industries January 1994 - Present
Heartland Healthcare Paxton January 2002 - May 2003
Horizon Hobby 2003 - 2003
Skills
Employee Benefits, Leadership Development, FMLA, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, HRIS, Payroll, Performance Management, HR Policies, Hiring, Onboarding, Employment Law, SPHR, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Employee Handbooks, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, New Hire Orientations, College Recruiting, Interviews, Training, Succession Planning, Organizational...
Education
Parkland College
A.A.S., Business Management
Horizon Hobby 1988 - Present
Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, InDesign, Web Design, Integrated Marketing
Education
Parkland College 1984 — 1987
Associates, Visual Arts Communication
SebArt RC USA January 2014 - Present
Firelands Group June 2011 - December 2013
Advance Energy, Inc./Thunder Power RC June 2008 - March 2011
Horizon Hobby August 2004 - July 2008
Advance Energy, Inc./Thunder Power RC September 2002 - August 2004
Lew Aerospace January 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Product Management, Product Development, Consumer Products, Sales, Trade Shows, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Bonanza High School
Academic High Honors
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Horizon Hobby February 2010 - August 2014
Horizon Hobby 2009 - 2009
Little River Day School October 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Typography, Art Direction, Illustrator, Branding & Identity, Adobe Acrobat, Layout, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Dreamweaver, Web Design, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Packaging, Brochures, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Brand Development, Illustration, User Interface Design, Photography, Creative Direction
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
BFA, Graphic Design
The New School
Documentary Media Studies
EAA Chapter 29 January 2015 - Present
Horizon Hobby July 2012 - Present
Horizon Hobby February 2010 - July 2012
Corson Music June 2004 - July 2012
Corson Music May 2009 - February 2010
East Central Illinois Association of Fundraising Professionals 2008 - 2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2005 - December 2008
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Project Management, OS X, Market Research, Creative Project..., MS Office Suite, Media..., Mac OS X, Windows (ver 3.1-7), Video Editing, Social Media, Advertising, Training, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Analysis, Marketing, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BLAS, Political Science
Parkland College
Associates Arts, General Studies
Horizon Hobby August 2014 - Present
Radio Controlled Modeling industry July 2012 - July 2014
Ultra Solutions October 2011 - April 2012
Sears, Roebuck and Co. July 2007 - October 2009
CUTCO Cutlery January 2007 - June 2007
United States Navy April 1998 - April 2006
Education
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Horizon Hobby September 2002 - Present
Skills
Packaging, Purchasing, Direct Mail, Trade Shows, Inventory Management, Advertising, Process Improvement, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Brochures, Email Marketing, Analysis
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Agriculture Communications
Horizon Hobby June 2015 - Present
Horizon Hobby March 2013 - June 2015
Horizon Hobby October 2003 - June 2015
Super Cube Ice March 2000 - October 2003
Kessler's Sporting Goods 1999 - 2002
Skills
Retail, Marketing, Sales, Team Leadership, Trade Shows, Management, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Marketing Management, Customer Service
Education
Parkland College
Computer Science, Business Management
Solo Cup Company October 2011 - Present
Horizon Hobby September 2010 - October 2011
Pavlov Media January 2004 - October 2009
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Sales, Account Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Management, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Change Management
Education
Parkland College 2006 — 2008
Office Professional
ABFS.com June 2008 - Present
Horizon Hobby 2007 - 2008
American Honda Motor Company, Inc. October 2001 - September 2007
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2013
B.S. Business Management, Business
T-Systems January 2013 - Present
Horizon Hobby July 2011 - August 2011
Ametek July 2008 - August 2009
Ametek May 2007 - July 2008
Oswego Community Unit School District July 2005 - July 2006
Education
University of Illinois 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, French Language and Literature
Evolve Fitness Club July 2011 - Present
Horizon Hobby July 2011 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Product Design
Horizon Hobby August 2014 - Present
Horizon Hobby August 2014 - Present
Education
UCCS 2008 — 2013
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2008 — 2013
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Ideal Positions April 2012 - February 2014
Ideal Positions January 2012 - April 2012
TruGreen March 2011 - May 2011
Horizon Hobby November 2009 - September 2010
Carmon's Creperie January 2010 - June 2010
Zhena's Gypsy Tea April 2008 - November 2009
Rainbow Bridge November 2006 - May 2008
Education
UC Santa Cruz 2002 — 2005
UC Irvine 2002 — 2003
Eastern Illinois University January 2012 - Present
Horizon Hobby November 2009 - February 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, People Skills, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Team Management, Teamwork, Social Media, Organization
Education
Parkland College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies
Horizon Hobby July 2000 - Present
Illinois Power January 1998 - January 2000
Illinois Power March 1995 - January 1998
Illinois Power June 1988 - March 1995
Skills
Project Management, Database Administration, Management, Benefits Administration, Market Research, Print Buying, Relational Databases
Education
Parkland College 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Project Management
American Institute of Paralegal Studies 1996 — 1998
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Palomar College 1981 — 1983
Business Administration and Management, General
HorizonHobby, Inc. December 2011 - Present
Horizon Hobby February 2007 - December 2011
Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc. June 1991 - February 2007
Chrysler Motors, Inc. August 1982 - June 1991
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn
MBA - Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS General Engineering
Horizon Hobby 2015 - 2015
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows
Education
Texas A&M University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Horizon Hobby, Inc April 2013 - Present
Horizon Hobby 2008 - 2013
Horizon Hobby 2002 - 2008
Skills
Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Transportation..., Logistics, Transportation, Distribution Center..., Shipping, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Training
Education
Penn State University 2009 — 2014
Parkland College 2002 — 2006
Associate's degree, Business Management
Horizon Hobby November 2012 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2008 - May 2012
Parkland College August 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Engineering, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, Electrical..., Plumbing, HVAC Controls, Metal Fabrication, Forklift Repair, Hydraulics, Material Handling..., Conveyor Design, Welding, Machining
Education
Parkland College 2005 — 2008
Associates of applied science, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Horizon Hobby July 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign July 2013 - April 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - July 2013
Skills
Matlab, Microsoft Office, C, Creo Parametric, Simulink, NI LabVIEW, XFOIL, XFLR5, Windows, Linux, SolidWorks
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering