Ruiz Foods
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DescriptionRuiz Foods is an American food production and service company based in Dinuba, California founded in 1964. As of April 2010, it was the top seller of frozen Mexican dishes in the US and Canada. Headquarters: Dinuba, CA CEO: Rachel P. Cullen (Aug 2012–) Founded: 1964
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Benson Consulting July 2013 - Present
Central Valley On-site September 1997 - July 2013
CFB Strategies, Inc. January 1997 - July 2013
Ruiz Foods 1994 - 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Project Management, Business Strategy, Strategy, New Business Development, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Sales Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Business Planning
Education
Kansas State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Ruiz Foods April 2014 - Present
AGCO Corporation April 2012 - April 2014
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands 2011 - 2012
Lands' End May 2011 - August 2011
Adobe Systems January 2011 - April 2011
Shadow Mountain Publishing - Deseret Book - Deseret Management Corporation July 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Market Research, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Automation, Eloqua, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Marketing Research, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Advertising
Education
Brigham Young University 2010 — 2012
MBA, Marketing
University of Utah 2001 — 2007
BS, Mass Communications
Walmart July 2014 - Present
Walmart January 2013 - July 2014
Walmart February 2012 - January 2013
Walmart October 2011 - February 2012
San Joaquin Valley College July 2007 - May 2011
Ruiz Foods January 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Project Management, HR Generalist, Customer Service, Analytical Skills, Recruiting Processes, Excellent Problem Solver, Effective Communicator, Talent Management, Human Resources, Training, Event Planning
Education
Fresno Pacific University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Busniness Management, 3.86
Elite Celebrity Youth Fooball Camps June 2011 - Present
Ruiz Foods April 2005 - October 2012
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC July 1999 - May 2004
Skills
Logillity, Futurcast,..., Microsoft/Windows..., Demand Planning,..., , Material Requirement..., CPFR, APICS, Event..., Demand Planning, Purchasing, Leadership, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Coaching, Team Building, Sales, Leadership Development, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Sports
Education
CSU Chico
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Keller Williams Platinum Partners August 2014 - Present
Beachpleaseapparel.com January 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods May 2012 - September 2014
Atlas Markets March 2012 - May 2012
Touton USA March 2011 - March 2012
Next Gen, Inc November 2007 - February 2011
Stites Dental Care January 2007 - November 2007
Paddy O'Quigleys' Bar and Grill August 2005 - January 2007
Pathology Service Associates October 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Marketing, Analysis, Management, Direct Marketing, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Database Marketing, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Customer Acquisition, Analytics, Marketing Research, Advertising, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Online Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Account Management, B2B Marketing, Direct Mail, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Lead Generation, Customer Service, Email Marketing, B2B, Mobile Marketing, Negotiation, SEM, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Outlook, Segmentation, Customer Insight, Marketing Management
Education
Longview Community College 2010 — 2012
A.A.S., Business Logistics Management Emphasis
Lee's Summit High SchoolLee's
High School Diploma
Ruiz Foods June 2015 - Present
PolyQuest March 2014 - June 2015
HJ Heinz July 2012 - March 2014
Johnson Controls Automotive January 2011 - July 2012
Wellman Engineering Resins April 2001 - January 2011
McCall Farms Inc May 1997 - April 2001
Georgia-Pacific Professional June 1986 - April 1997
Skills
Electrical Controls, PLC Allen Bradley, Indusoft, FactoryTalk, Control Logic, Ethernet, ControlNet, Profibus, Licensed Master..., GMP, Control Systems Design, PLC Programming, Engineering, Allen Bradley, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Allen-Bradley, Automation, Electrical Engineering, PLC, Manufacturing, Preventive Maintenance, 5S, Project Engineering, Electricians, Root Cause Analysis, Customer Service, Electronics, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Florence-Darlington Technical College 1985 — 1986
Industrial Electronics
Whataburger May 2013 - Present
Champion Cooler February 2012 - May 2013
Weber Aircraft LLC February 2011 - February 2012
Lynncore Medgroup, Inc. 2010 - 2011
Premier Hospitality Management, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Stonebrook Assisted Living and Memory Care Community 2008 - 2008
Ruiz Foods 2006 - 2007
Chevy Chase Bank 2005 - 2006
Bank of America October 1994 - May 2005
Skills
Financial Accounting, Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Account Management, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Communication Training, Training Delivery, Information Technology, Technical Leadership, Technical Documentation, Certified Hotel..., Hotel Management, Operations Management, Change Management, Project Management, Management, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Payroll, Training, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services
American Intercontinental University 2005 — 2008
Bachelors, Business Administration
Ruiz Foods June 2014 - Present
CSU Fresno January 2012 - August 2015
Skills
Excel Models, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Budget Reconciliation, Budget Process, Product Optimization, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Critical Thinking, Technical Support, Team Leadership, Quick Thinker, Adaptability, Survey Design, Teamwork, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University - Fresno 2010 — 2015
B.S. Business Administration, Bus Admin-Finance
California State University, Fresno 2010 — 2015
Minor, Economics
Bank of America March 2015 - Present
Ruiz Foods December 2012 - Present
Xerox Business Services November 2011 - November 2012
McAfee September 2010 - November 2011
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy March 2007 - September 2010
Perot Systems Corp September 2002 - March 2007
Skills
Information Technology, System Administration, Systems Engineering, Operating Systems, Network Administration, Cloud Computing, Windows Server, Software Documentation, Servers, Windows 7, Technology Integration, Active Directory, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Vendor Management, Technical Support, Troubleshooting
Education
Grayson County College
Business Administration and Management, General
Mars March 2015 - Present
Mars November 2012 - February 2015
Mars August 2011 - December 2012
Ruiz Foods February 2009 - July 2011
Noel Agew & Morse, LLP (RSM McGladrey Network) October 2008 - February 2009
Stonefield Josephson July 2000 - August 2008
CSUSB 1998 - 2000
Skills
Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Auditing, Manufacturing, Finance, Financial Statements, Revenue Recognition, Internal Audit, Microsoft Excel, Training, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, Consolidation, Corporate Governance, Cost Accounting, Analysis, Tax, Accounting, QuickBooks, Not for Profit, Corporate Tax, Pricing, Risk Assessment, Investments, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Fraud, SEC filings, Variance Analysis, Financial Audits, General Ledger, CPA, SAP, Strategic Financial..., Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Sarbanes-Oxley, External Audit, Cash Flow, Assurance, Account Reconciliation, Fixed Assets
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
California State University-San Bernardino 1995 — 2000
BS
Ruiz Foods May 2015 - Present
General Mills 2013 - February 2015
General Mills 2011 - 2013
General Mills 2007 - January 2011
General Mills 2005 - 2007
General Mills 1997 - 2005
Aspen Research Corporation 1995 - 1997
University of Minnesota 1992 - 1995
Minute Maid / Coca Cola Foods 1988 - 1991
Skills
Product Development, Food Science, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, multinational workforce..., Food Safety, Management, joint ventures, Consumer Products, Food, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., R&D, flavor chemistry, Food Industry, Strategy, Customer Insight, Product Innovation, cereal, grains, Customer Relations, quality and regulatory, snacks, legumes, fats and oils, bakery, ingredient functionality, beverages, meals, proteins, health and nutrition, Team Building
Education
The Ohio State University 1982 — 1988
Ph.D., Food Science and Nutrition
Institute Of Chemical Technology 1979 — 1982
B.Sc. (Tech), Chemical Technology
Ruiz Foods August 2014 - Present
Kraft Foods Group April 2012 - May 2014
Kraft Foods Group September 2010 - April 2012
Kraft Foods Group January 2006 - September 2010
Kraft Foods Group June 2005 - January 2006
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. February 1999 - June 2005
Skills
Demand Planning, Forecasting, Grocery, SAP, Supply Chain, Distribution..., Demand Forecasting, MRP, CPFR, Supply Chain..., Demand Management, Production Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Logistics, SAP APO, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Arkansas 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems
D&H Distributing June 2014 - November 2014
Lion Raisins February 2014 - April 2014
D&H Distributing December 2013 - January 2014
Patterson Dental June 2013 - September 2013
MAF INDUSTRIES September 2012 - September 2012
OFR Inc September 2011 - October 2011
Hobart February 2007 - December 2008
Ruiz Foods May 2002 - February 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, English, Windows, Inventory Management, Mechanics
Education
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 2011 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), HVAC/R
Dinuba Vocational Center 2005 — 2005
Maintenance Technician Certificate, mechanical
Nestle Professional Beverages (formerly Vitality Foodservice) August 2006 - Present
Ruiz Foods January 2004 - August 2006
Mission Foods 1992 - 2004
Prime Label Consutants 1990 - 1992
Skills
Food Service, Food, Culinary Skills, Food Industry, National Accounts, Quality System, Restaurants, Demand Planning, Marketing Research, Forecasting, Food Safety, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Development, Food & Beverage, Sales Operations, Sales Management, New Business Development
Education
Penn State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree
Ruiz Foods June 1992 - Present
Riverbend Farms June 1986 - April 1992
Skills
Ammonia Refrigeration, Steam Boilers, Air Compressors, Wastewater Treatment, HVAC, Electricity, CIRO certified, Hazmat Tech, Heating, Facilities Management, Process Safety..., HACCP, Frozen Food
Education
Fresno City College 1990 — 1992
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
RETA
CIRO certification, Ammonia Refrigeration
Ruiz Foods August 2015 - Present
Kraft Foods Group January 2013 - July 2015
Kraft Foods Group March 2011 - January 2013
Kraft Foods Group January 2009 - March 2011
Keltner Enterprises January 2006 - March 2009
Schreiber Foods 2005 - 2006
Skills
Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Leadership, Production Planning, SAP, Inventory Management, Supply Chain..., Materials Management, MRP, CPFR
Education
Missouri State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Ruiz Foods June 2014 - Present
HJ Heinz October 2013 - June 2014
Otis Elevators November 2012 - October 2013
HJ Heinz March 2011 - November 2012
Dean Foods October 1995 - October 2010
SO-PAK-CO October 1992 - September 1994
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Maintenance & Repair, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Procurement, ERP, Logistics Management, Shipping, Technical Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Preventive Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, 5S, HACCP, Management, Manufacturing, SAP, Food Industry, Team Building, Troubleshooting, Team Management, Planned Preventative..., Team Leadership, Equipment Maintenance
Education
Florence-Darlington Technical College 1990 — 1991
Advanced Welding Technology
Marion High School
Ingomar Packing Company 2013 - Present
Industrial Control and Design 2012 - 2013
Ruiz Foods 2011 - 2012
Wawona Frozen Foods 2004 - 2011
Warmerdam Packing, LLC 2003 - 2005
J.G. Boswell Company 1985 - 2003
Skills
Food, Manufacturing, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Management, New Business Development, Food Service, Microsoft Word, Income Statement, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Supply Chain, Leadership, Training, Inventory Management, Food Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Safety, Frozen Food, 5S, HACCP, Food Industry, Plant Management, SQF, Bakery, Food Science, National Accounts, FMCG, Grocery, Meat, Consumer Products, SMED, Dairy, Ingredients, GMP, Production Planning, Quality System, P&L
Education
California State University, Fresno
BS / MBA, BS-Engineering, MBA-Finance
Dos Palos High School
Ruiz Foods April 2012 - Present
Ruiz Foods April 2010 - April 2012
Ruiz Foods February 2008 - April 2010
Joann Stores, Inc. June 2002 - June 2007
Skills
Warehousing, Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Distribution Center..., Process Scheduler, Transportation, Pricing
Education
Reedley College
Applebee's 2012 - 2014
Marketing and Business Strategy Consulting 2009 - 2012
Ruiz Foods January 2007 - October 2008
Mission Foods 1998 - 2006
Minute Maid 1996 - 1997
Frito-Lay 1994 - 1996
University Brands/Genesco 1993 - 1994
Procter and Gamble 1987 - 1993
USAF 1979 - 1987
Education
Texas Tech University
BA, Math, Pre-Med
Domaine Della 2010 - Present
Kosta Browne Wines 2011 - March 2015
Martinelli Winery 2015 - 2015
Unique Partners 1997 - August 2011
CPI International 1997 - 2011
Ruiz Foods 1993 - 1997
Hagemeyer North America 1991 - 1993
Nabisco Foods Group 1983 - 1989
Nabisco Foods Group 1980 - 1983
Arthur Andersen & Co. 1978 - 1980
Skills
Mergers, Acquisitions, Divestitures, Venture Capital, Corporate Development, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Acquisition Integration, Private Equity, Restructuring, Forecasting, Start-ups, Product Development, Turn Around Management, Finance, Due Diligence, M&A experience, Executive Management, Negotiation, Sales, Business Planning, Product Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, P&L Management, Strategy
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1989 — 1991
Master of Management
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management
Wine Executive Program
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
BS in BA, Accounting and Finance
Ruiz Foods May 2015 - Present
Ruiz Foods March 2008 - Present
Nestle Prepared Foods, Denver November 2001 - March 2008
Chef America Inc. November 1994 - March 2001
Anheuser-Busch 1981 - 1994
Skills
Team Leadership, Project Management, Bakery, Batters, Breading and..., Intellectual Property, Frozen Food, Product Innovation, Food Processing, Ingredients, Commercialization, Food Manufacturing, Product Development, Food Safety, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, R&D, HACCP, FMCG, Food, Food Science, GMP, Flavors, Technical Support, Mentoring, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Management
Education
American Institute of Baking 1986 — 1986
Baking Science, Bread
University of Alabama 1977 — 1981
Biology
Califia Farms September 2012 - Present
JVS Consulting March 2012 - August 2012
Ruiz Foods December 2002 - April 2012
Anchor Foods April 1999 - March 2002
Anchor Food Products 1998 - 2002
H.J. Heinz 1994 - 1998
Skills
Outlook, PowerPoint skills, Excel, Grocery, Income Statement, Food Industry, Food, Key Account Management, Forecasting, PowerPoint, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Microsoft Excel, Retail, FMCG, Account Management, Management, Product Development, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Private Label, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Frozen Food, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales Operations, IRI, Leadership, Sales, National Accounts, Selling, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Categorization, Nielsen, CRM, Budgets, CPG Industry, Customer Insight, Marketing Communications, Snacks, AC Nielsen, P&L, Brand Management, Spectra, Direct Store Delivery, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1973 — 1977
BS Marketing, Comnnuications and Marketing
Ruiz Foods 2007 - 2012
Skills
Food Industry, Food Science, Food Processing
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology and Chemistry
Ruiz Foods April 2012 - Present
Unilever 2007 - Present
Unilever 1997 - 2007
Unilever 1996 - 1997
Unilever 1989 - 1996
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Forecasting, Brand Management, Key Account Development, Management, Categorization, Customer Insight, Distributed Team..., FMCG, Direct Store Delivery, Nielsen, Sales Management, Brand Development, National Accounts, IRI, Channel Partners
Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management 1976 — 1980
BA Business Administration
Ruiz Foods March 2014 - Present
HJ Heinz November 2012 - March 2014
Heinz Frozen Food Co April 2008 - December 2011
HJ Heinz January 2006 - April 2008
J.R. Simplot Company June 2004 - January 2005
HJ Heinz June 2002 - June 2004
HJ Heinz October 1998 - June 2002
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Team Building, Training, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Food Processing, Food, Production Planning, Food Industry, TPM, Supply Chain Management, 5S, FMCG, Supply Chain..., HACCP, Demand Planning, Food Science, Quality System, Ingredients, Food Technology, Frozen Food, ISO 22000, SMED, GMP, Plant Management
Education
Idaho State University 1999 — 2003
Masters of Education, Human Resourse Development
Ruiz Foods November 2006 - Present
Self Employed CPA 1995 - 2006
Pacific States Leasing 1990 - 1994
Chevron Chemical Company 1989 - 1990
March Industries, Inc. 1988 - 1989
Packaging Industries Group 1988 - 1988
Arthur Young 1984 - 1988
Fox & Company 1979 - 1984
Skills
Food Safety, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Product Development, Auditing, FMCG, GAAP, Finance, Accounting, Forecasting, Food Industry, P&L Management, Financial Accounting, Food, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Income Statement, Packaging, Process Improvement, Food Manufacturing, Pricing, Inventory Management, Grocery, Management, CPA, Cross-functional Team..., P&L, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Variance Analysis, Supply Chain
Education
California State University, Fresno 1977 — 1979
BS, Accounting
College of the Sequoias 1975 — 1977
AA, Business / General Ed
Lodestone Social Media August 2008 - Present
TechStars July 2013 - Present
SXSW 2014 - 2014
Powered, Inc. March 2007 - July 2008
nFusion Group September 2005 - March 2007
Warner Home Video May 2002 - September 2005
Country Pure Foods April 2002 - April 2003
Ruiz Foods March 1998 - March 2002
Randy McNally January 1996 - March 1998
Hormel Foods March 1992 - December 1995
Skills
Advertising, Brand Management, CRM, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, E-commerce, Emerging Technologies, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, International Marketing, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy
Education
Arizona State University
BS, Marketing
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
MBA
Ruiz Foods November 2013 - Present
Ameriprise Financial September 2010 - November 2013
Gottschalks February 2006 - April 2009
Harry and David September 2000 - March 2004
Smith & Hawken May 1999 - August 2000
Mervyns July 1997 - May 1999
CalPERS June 1996 - June 1997
Ag Access Information Service September 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Revenue & Profit Growth, Budget Forecasts, Profit & Loss Statements, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, SAP ERP
Education
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management 1987 — 1989
MBA, Finance
University of California, Davis 1983 — 1989
BA, Political Science, International Agricultural Development
Fresno Pacific University August 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods June 2015 - August 2015
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teaching, Research, Event Planning, Management
Education
Fresno Pacific University 2013 — 2016
Business Administration and Management, General
Fresno Pacific University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Professional Marketing Company August 2013 - March 2015
Thermell Manufacturing Inc. June 2013 - July 2014
Bel Brands USA January 2008 - April 2013
Monterey Gourmet Foods July 2003 - January 2008
Bongrain Cheese USA November 1994 - July 2003
Jimmy Dean Foods, Division of Sara Lee February 1992 - November 1994
Ruiz Foods October 1989 - February 1992
Hillshire Farm & Kahn's, Division of Sara Lee November 1976 - October 1989
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Sales, Product Development, National Accounts, Consumer Products, Pricing, P&L Management, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Retail, Market Planning, Account Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Product Launch, Trade Marketing, Brand Management, Management, Shopper Marketing, IRI, Key Account Management, Pricing Strategy, P&L, Marketing Research, Supply Chain, Market Analysis, FMCG, Sales Operations, Food, Direct Sales, Nielsen, Business Development, Strategy, Grocery, Customer Insight, Spectra, Market Research
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1970 — 1972
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Oklahoma State University at Stillwater 1968 — 1969
no degree, General arts & science
T. HASEGAWA USA June 2013 - Present
Food Safety Net Services August 2012 - May 2013
Alena Foods January 2012 - May 2012
Ruiz Foods September 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Research, HACCP, Microsoft Office, Laboratory Techniques, Food Science, Ingredients, Food Industry, BRC, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Food Technology, Flavors, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Control, Quality System, Food, Sop, GMP
Education
California State University-Fresno 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Food Science
Fresno City College 2008 — 2010
AA, Liberal Science
Ruiz Foods October 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods May 2012 - September 2013
Ruiz Foods December 2011 - April 2012
Retail Sports Marketing October 2010 - November 2011
The Kraft Heinz Company April 2009 - September 2010
The Kraft Heinz Company April 2008 - March 2009
The Kraft Heinz Company October 2006 - March 2008
The Kraft Heinz Company June 2005 - September 2006
The Kraft Heinz Company January 2003 - May 2005
The Kraft Heinz Company September 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Grocery, Frozen, Shopper Marketing, Category Management, Trade Marketing, Consumer Insights, Key Account Management, Leadership, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Frozen Food, Sales Management, Customer Insight, Strategy, Management, Account Management, FMCG, AC Nielsen, Key Account Development, Retail, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Nielsen, IRI, P&L Management, Demand Planning, Categorization, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Pricing, National Accounts, Direct Store Delivery, Sales, P&L
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2013 — 2013
Food Industry Executive Program
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1998 — 2001
MBA, Marketing, 3.85 GPA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1992 — 1994
BA, History with Honors, 3.7 Overall GPA, 4.0 Major GPA
Ruiz Foods September 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods August 2009 - September 2013
Direct Media Inc. April 2007 - July 2009
Harris Ranch Beef Company April 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Strategic Thinking, Creativity, Agent of Change, Agent for Change, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Brand Development, Nielsen, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Analytics, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Sponsorship, Social Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Pricing, Product Innovation, Market Research, Management, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, Positioning, Consumer Insight, Market Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction
Education
Fresno Pacific University 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), GPA: 4.0
California State University, Fresno 2001 — 2003
BA, Mass Communication & Journalism
Ruiz Foods June 2007 - October 2010
Education
Reedley College 2012 — 2017
cerficiate IT Support, Computer Science
Reedley College 2012 — 2017
cerficiate in IT Support, Computer Science
Ruiz Foods May 2014 - Present
Blackboard Resource Center, TILT September 2012 - Present
United Way of Fresno County February 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Windows Desktop, Windows Applications, Software System Analysis, Computer Hardware..., Network Troubleshooting, Software Troubleshooting, VMware, Windows Server, Windows Sharepoint..., Social Skills, Technical Communication, Professional..., Project Management, System Design, Action Plan Development, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Databases, Hardware, Testing, Web Applications
Education
California State University, Fresno 2011 — 2016
Bachelor's of Science, Computer Information Systems
California State University, Fresno 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Information Systems
Ruiz Foods September 2014 - February 2015
Procter & Gamble September 2014 - December 2014
Dell June 2014 - August 2014
JobWise January 2014 - April 2014
Canyons School District May 2009 - August 2013
The Madison Square Garden Company November 2002 - December 2010
Jordan School District February 2006 - May 2009
Millcreek Broadcasting May 2008 - October 2008
Intermountain Healthcare January 2007 - October 2007
Wyndham Worldwide September 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Organization, Project Planning, High Level Of Accuracy, Editing, Work Autonomously, Interpersonal..., High level of initiative, Project Initiation, Accepting Responsibility, Creative Problem Solving, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office, Mac, Interpersonal..., Management, Training, Public Relations, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Leadership
Education
Brigham Young University - Marriott School of Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management
Brigham Young University 2001 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marriage, Family, and Human Development, 3.95
Salt Lake Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies, 3.94
Michigan Freeze Pack Co April 2015 - Present
McCain Foods December 2001 - April 2015
Ruiz Foods September 1999 - December 2001
Johnsonville Sausage September 1996 - September 1999
Earth and Sky Book store January 1991 - June 1997
Jones Dairy Farm Sausage, Bacon and Ham August 1989 - September 1996
Armour Food Company 1984 - 1989
Skills
Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, New Territory..., Employee leadership, Business Development, Management, Negotiation, Sales, Budgets, Leadership, Direct Sales, Food
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
North Iowa Area Community College 1979 — 1981
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Southeastern Oklahoma State University August 2014 - Present
Banda Group International, LLC October 2011 - July 2014
Circle Safety & Health Consultants, LLC February 2011 - September 2011
Ruiz Foods November 2005 - February 2011
Choctaw Manufacturing and Development Corp January 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Occupational Health, Accident Investigation, Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Auditing, Hazardous Materials, EHS, Behavior Based Safety, Safety Management..., Hazard Analysis, Hazard Recognition, Risk Assessment, Ergonomics, Environmental Awareness
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 2010 — 2013
Masters, Safety, Security and Emergency Management, 4.0
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor, Occupational Safety and Health
Oklahoma State University-Stillwater
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Fire and Emergency Management Administration
Ruiz Foods September 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods April 1997 - July 2015
Townsend's of Arkansas April 1993 - April 1997
TOWNSEND'S OF ARKANSAS May 1991 - April 1993
Arkansas State University September 1989 - April 1991
Townsend's of Arkansas May 1990 - August 1990
Skills
Packaging, Leadership, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food, HACCP, Meat, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Research, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Improvement
Education
Arkansas State University 1987 — 1991
Agriculture, Animal Sciences
Tuckerman High School 1975 — 1987
High School Diploma
Ruiz Foods June 2015 - Present
Food Processing Laboratory October 2014 - Present
Langer Farm May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Quality Control
Education
California State University, Fresno 2008 — 2015
Bachelor's of Science, Food Science and Nutrition: Culinology Option, Senior
Ruiz Foods October 2014 - Present
The Schwan Food Company April 2012 - October 2014
ConAgra Foods June 2008 - April 2012
Renova Energy October 2007 - June 2008
Kerry Group January 2004 - October 2007
BASF June 2000 - January 2004
Bayer MaterialScience May 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Supply Chain, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Safety, TPM, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Plant Management, 5S, Food Manufacturing, Food, Product Development, GMP, Quality System, Manufacturing..., Production Planning, SQF, Purchasing, Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Ingredients, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Root Cause Analysis, R&D, Kaizen, Food Science
Education
Tennessee Technological University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Management
University of Houston 1997 — 2000
BS, Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nutritional Sciences
Graphic Packaging International August 2012 - Present
Ernest Packaging Solutions March 2012 - August 2012
Ruiz Foods January 2007 - December 2011
King Fresh Produce July 2006 - November 2006
Tom Lange Company August 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Packaging, Market Research, Marketing Management, Marketing, Direct Sales, Corrugated, New Business Development, Leadership, Food, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Management, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Email Marketing
Education
Greenville College 2003 — 2005
Communication, Public Relations
Moss Adams LLP June 2014 - Present
MuniServices, LLC June 2012 - May 2014
Bella Frutta 2010 - 2012
Ruiz Foods June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Organization, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, People Skills, Communication, Accounting, Management
Education
Santa Clara University 2013 — 2014
Certificate of Advanced Accounting Proficiency Program, Accounting
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Clovis High School 2002 — 2006
Ruiz Foods August 2014 - Present
Olam International August 2011 - July 2014
Del Monte Foods July 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Food Quality, Colorimetry, Automotive Electrical..., Quality System, Food Preservation, SAP, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Laboratory, Food Processing, GMP, Food R&D, Formulation, Product Development, Food, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2010
BS, Bioengineering
Fresh Leaf Farms June 2013 - November 2014
Ruiz Foods February 2011 - February 2013
Marich Confectionery January 2007 - September 2010
Packaging Plus January 2006 - January 2007
Silitronics January 2001 - January 2006
Skills
Food Industry, Customer Insight, Software Documentation, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Food Safety, Management, Food Science, Microsoft Office, GMP, Project Management, Quality System, FMCG, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, SQF, Training, ISO, Employee Training, Sensory Evaluation, HACCP, Food Processing, Ingredients, Packaging, Food Manufacturing, Frozen Food, Bakery, Risk Management, GFSI, SSOP, Meat, Food Technology, Dairy, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, BRC, 5S, Food Labelling, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Manufacturing, Food Packaging, TPM, ISO 22000, Food Safety Management..., Food Microbiology, Food Service, Thermal Processing, Grocery
Education
Kansas State University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Industry
Notre Dame de Namur University 1995 — 1999
Double Major Bachelor Degrees, Political Science / Latin American Studies
Ruiz Foods July 2012 - Present
Simmons Foods 2001 - 2011
Tyson Foods September 1985 - October 2001
Skills
5S, Continuous Improvement, Electronics, Food Industry, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Food Safety, Supply Chain, Food Processing
Education
American InterContinental University 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General
Ruiz Foods November 2011 - Present
Bar-S Foods Co. January 2008 - November 2011
Skills
Grocery, Management, National Accounts, Sales, Wal-Mart, Merchandising, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Retail
Education
John Brown University
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management
Ruiz Foods July 2014 - Present
Foster Farms January 2007 - July 2014
Applied Process Cooling Corporation (APCCO) September 2004 - January 2007
Chillpoint Refrigeration, Inc October 2001 - September 2004
Foster Farms February 2001 - October 2001
Applied Process Cooling Corporation (APCCO) September 1999 - February 2001
United States Cold Storage, Inc. September 1995 - August 1999
Skills
Maintenance Management, Project Management, Capital Projects, Capital Budgeting, Staff Management, Food Processing, Process Engineering, Food Packaging, Team Management, Service Management, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Office Management, Cost Projections, Lean Manufacturing, Operating Budgets, Lean Operations, Budget Monitoring, Ammonia Refrigeration, Cold Storage, Dock Equipment, Electrical Controls, Motor Control, Material Handling..., Warehousing, Boilers, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatics, Waste Water Treatment..., Process Safety..., Regulatory Requirements, Fire Suppression Systems, SAP Implementation, CMMS, Kronos Timekeeping, AutoCAD, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Refrigeration, Preventive Maintenance, HACCP, Food Industry
Education
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno 1991 — 1992
Associate of Science (AS), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
Ruiz Foods February 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods April 2012 - February 2014
West Pico Foods August 2008 - April 2012
Unilever Ice Cream June 1999 - December 2007
Bumble Bee Seafoods November 1997 - June 1999
Frito-Lay August 1995 - November 1997
Gourmet Award Foods August 1989 - August 1997
Skills
Strategic Planning, Category Management, Customer Development, National Account Sales, National Accounts, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Grocery, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Forecasting, Categorization, Management, Nielsen, CRM, Consumer Products, Strategy, Sales, Food, Trade Marketing, Leadership, Direct Store Delivery, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA
Texas Wesleyan University 1994 — 1996
BS, Computer Science
Texas Wesleyan University 1978 — 1985
BA, History
S & D Coffee, Inc. April 2010 - Present
Diedrich Coffee, Inc. February 2009 - April 2010
Starbucks Coffee Company July 1999 - May 2006
Ruiz Foods 1997 - 1999
The Quaker Oats Co. 1988 - 1996
Skills
Warehousing
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2005 — 2007
MBA, Master of Business Administration PKE117
Tennessee Technological University - College of Business Administration 1983 — 1987
BS, Production and Operations Management
Hendersonville Senior High School
Ruiz Foods June 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods March 2006 - June 2013
Sunkist Growers September 1999 - November 2005
California Mid State Fair 1997 - 1999
Skills
Product Development, New Business Development, Food Service, Management, Key Account Development, Frozen Food, Marketing, Retail, Trade Shows, Brand Management, Sales, Leadership, Event Management, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1993 — 1996
Bachelors, Agriculture Science
Ruiz Foods August 2014 - Present
Housley Demolition Co., Inc. May 2012 - July 2014
Tulare County Fairgrounds January 2011 - June 2011
Premier Color Graphics, Inc. December 2000 - January 2011
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Strategic Planning
Education
Concordia University-Portland 2012 — 2013
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Mathematics
University of Phoenix 1999 — 2001
BS, Business Management
College of the Sequoias 1984 — 1985
Business
Ruiz Foods August 2015 - Present
Oak-Mitsui February 2014 - August 2015
ESAB Welding and Cutting March 2009 - February 2014
Skills
Manufacturing, Hazardous Waste..., Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Safety, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Metallurgy, Training, Environmental Awareness, Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Inspection, Occupational Health, Program Management, Safety Management..., 5S, ISO 14001
Education
Limestone College 2008 — 2011
BS, Business Administration
Horry Georgetown Technical College 2002 — 2004
Associates, Agriculture
Kellogg Company March 2013 - Present
Spectrum Brands - United Pet Group July 2011 - March 2013
Ruiz Foods February 2005 - September 2011
Acosta Sales & Marketing September 2003 - October 2004
Acosta Sales & Marketing August 1999 - September 2003
Kelley Clarke April 1998 - May 1999
Dryer’s/Edy’s Grand Ice Cream June 1996 - June 1997
Skills
IRI, Management, Spectra, Merchandising, Nielsen, Retail, Wal-Mart, Shopper Marketing, Business Development, Key Account Development, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Sales, Categorization, Pricing, Grocery, National Accounts, P&L Management, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Direct Store Delivery
Education
University of Arkansas 2006 — 2008
MBA
Pepperdine University 2002 — 2005
BSM
Ruiz Foods March 2001 - Present
Education
Fresno Pacific University 1997 — 1999
Ruiz Foods September 2013 - Present
Eagle Energy Global July 2012 - Present
King's Hawaiian Bakery May 2009 - July 2012
Goldberg & Solovy Foods July 2007 - May 2009
The Dannon Company January 1975 - July 2007
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Warehouse Management, SAP, Manugistics, MAS500, Logistics Management, Transportation..., Transportation Planning, Inventory Management, MRP, Inventory Control, Procurement, WMS Implementations, Operating Budgets, World Class Customer..., Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Distribution Center..., Six Sigma, Customer Service, Operations Management, Team Building, Pricing, Forecasting, Project Management, Vendor Management, Budgets, Management, Shipping, Management Consulting, Leadership, Demand Planning
Education
Almeda University 2006 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Human Services, General
Northern Michigan University 1969 — 1971
HPER
Wells Enterprises March 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods January 2004 - March 2013
Midwest Ministries January 2003 - December 2003
Triumphant Publishers January 2002 - January 2003
Americom Communications, Inc. April 1996 - January 2002
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Food Industry, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Corporate Events, Retail, Sales Operations, Team Building, Account Management, Event Planning, Sales, Budgets, Accounting, Food, Travel Planning, Public Speaking, Office Management, Merchandising, Customer Insight, Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Management, Project Planning
Education
Arkansas State University
InnovAsian Cuisine September 2012 - Present
Ruiz Foods December 2001 - July 2012
Ruiz Foods 2001 - 2011
Mothers Cookies December 2000 - November 2001
FriendlyWorks.com March 1999 - September 1999
Ralston Purina December 1988 - February 1999
Skills
Account Management, Broker Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Management, IRI, AC Neilsen, Key Account Management, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Fundraising, Presentations, Analysis, Trade Marketing, Food & Beverage, Trade Shows, Marketing Management, Sales, Management, Strategy, Brokers, Nielsen
Education
Southern Oregon University 1985 — 1988
BS Marketing, Business
Chemeketa Community College 1976 — 1979
Forestry
Ruiz Foods October 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods, Inc. June 1999 - September 2014
Odwalla, Inc November 1994 - June 1999
Skills
Food Science, Food Industry, Food Processing, HACCP, Frozen Food, Sensory Evaluation, Food, Food Technology, Ingredients, Food Safety, Food Service, Flavors, Process Improvement, Consumer Products, Product Development, Food Manufacturing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
College of the Sequoias 1988 — 1991
A.A., Math & Science
Sunny Sky Products September 2014 - Present
HMF January 2008 - August 2014
Ruiz Foods April 1997 - September 2006
Kraft Foods 1993 - 1997
Kraft General Foods February 1991 - March 1993
Skills
Food Service, New Business Development, Brand Development, National Accounts, Food Industry, Leadership, Budgets, Frozen Food, Consumer Products, Income Statement, Customer Insight, Grocery, Data Analysis, Product Development, Categorization, Sales Management, Retail, Pricing, Management, Merchandising, Sales Growth, Purchasing, P&L Management, Forecasting, New Product..., Team Leadership, Food, Profit, Market Planning, Account Management, Key Account Development, Sales, FMCG, Sales Operations, IRI, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Product Innovation, Trade Marketing, Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Snacks, Direct Store Delivery, Marketing Management, Supply Chain, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, Pricing Strategy
Education
Georgia Southwestern State University 1980 — 1985
BBA, Marketing
George Washington High School 1977 — 1980
General
Ruiz Foods March 2005 - Present
Ruiz Foods February 2011 - March 2012
Education
California State University, Fresno 1999 — 2004
Ruiz Foods March 2009 - Present
Harris Ranch Beef Company February 2006 - March 2009
Education
California State University, Fresno 2003 — 2005
Ruiz Foods January 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands May 2006 - January 2014
Sara Lee 2006 - 2008
HJ Heinz June 2000 - May 2006
Heinz 2000 - 2006
Skills
AC Nielsen, IRI, Key Account Development, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Spectra, Consumer Products, Nielsen, Categorization, CRM, Customer Marketing, Customer Insight, Management, Direct Store Delivery, National Accounts, FMCG, Category Insights
Education
Nyack College 1980 — 1984
Lennox International November 2013 - Present
Anheuser-Busch InBev January 2013 - November 2013
Ruiz Foods October 2011 - October 2012
Walmart January 2009 - September 2011
MeadWestvaco April 2007 - January 2009
Whirlpool Corporation April 2006 - April 2007
Whirlpool Corporation May 2005 - March 2006
Whirlpool Corporation October 2001 - April 2005
Whirlpool Latin America December 1999 - September 2001
Whirlpool Latin America March 1997 - November 1999
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Product Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Consumer Products, P&L Management, FMCG, Management, Retail, Marketing, Product Innovation, Sales, Income Statement, Manufacturing, Customer Insight, International Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Forecasting, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Market Planning, Purchasing, Trade Marketing, Brand Development, Shopper Marketing, Market Analysis, Product Launch, Segmentation, Pricing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Sales Operations, Global Marketing, Business Planning, Merchandising, Product Management, Brand Equity, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, International Business, Consumer Behaviour
Education
Cornell University
Executive Leadership
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg on Consumer Marketing Strategy
Burke Institute
Practical Marketing Research
Burke Institute
Applications of Marketing Research
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2004 — 2006
M.B.A. Strategy and Marketing
Universidade Paulista - Sao Paulo - Brazil 1994 — 1998
B.A. Business and International Trade
Ruiz Foods February 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods October 2012 - February 2013
Acosta Sales & Marketing January 2012 - September 2012
Schwan's Consumer Brands of North America January 2009 - December 2011
2003-2009 January 1998 - January 2009
Skills
Merchandising, Forecasting, Account Management, Customer Service, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Marketing, PowerPoint, Outlook, Direct Store Delivery, CPG Sales, New Item Launches, Retail, Grocery, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Nielsen, AC Nielsen, National Accounts, Distributors, Operations Management, Strategy, Sales Management, Team Building, Sales Operations, Management, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, P&L Management, IRI
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1990 — 1993
BA, Economics
Graceland University 1989 — 1990
None, Economics
Truman High 1984 — 1988
High School Diploma, General Studies
Ruiz Foods November 2013 - Present
Westell Technologies June 2010 - October 2013
Material Sciences Corporation September 2004 - February 2010
International Truck and Engine Corporation (Navistar) 1998 - 2004
USDA Office of Inspector General 1994 - 1998
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Due Diligence, Finance, Risk Management, Leadership, Business Process, Process Improvement, IT Audit, Analysis, Financial Risk, Management, Financial Audits
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2008 — 2009
MBA
Bradley University 1992 — 1994
BS, Accounting
Ruiz Foods 2007 - Present
Nestle Business Services 2004 - 2006
Nestle 2002 - 2004
Chef America September 1994 - September 2002
Skills
Food Industry, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Food, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Procurement, ERP, P&L Management, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Negotiation, FMCG, Demand Planning, Product Development, Global Sourcing
Education
Purdue University 1976 — 1978
Master's degree, Agricultural Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1971 — 1975
Finance and Marketing
Ruiz Foods July 2008 - Present
Ruiz Foods September 2004 - July 2008
Ruiz Foods February 1998 - September 2004
The Vendo Company 1996 - 1998
Skills
Team Building, Manufacturing, ERP, Business Intelligence, Change Management, Documentation, Databases, Data Analysis, Integration, Team Leadership, User Interface, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
US Script July 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods February 2014 - July 2014
DOLE Fresh Vegetables January 2013 - February 2014
Thielen & Associates November 2010 - January 2013
Pelco March 2004 - November 2010
Skills
Process Improvement, Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Business Analysis, Operational Excellence, Operational Efficiency, Business Process..., Budgets, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, IT Project & Program..., IT Project..., Cross-functional Team..., Finance, Management, Team Building
Education
San Jose State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Fresh Leaf Farms 2011 - Present
Custom Food Products 2008 - 2010
Ruiz Foods 1986 - 1995
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1968 — 1972
City of Fresno December 2006 - Present
Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC) 2003 - 2011
Children's Hospital Central California March 2006 - December 2006
City of Fresno July 2003 - March 2006
Kerman Telephone Company July 1998 - August 2003
Ruiz Foods January 1998 - July 1998
Duncan Enterprises June 1994 - January 1998
Valcom of Fresno August 1990 - July 1992
Computerland of Fresno August 1989 - July 1990
Ashton-Tate December 1988 - August 1989
Skills
Budgets, Program Management, Project Management, Management, Technical Support, Integration, Networking, Hardware, Team Leadership, Network Security, Wireless Networking, Team Building, PCI DSS, Servers, Software Installation, Telecommunications, IT Management, Data Center, Teamwork, IT Strategy, Disaster Recovery, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Windows, Information Technology, Project Planning, Analysis, Access, Security
Education
Aspen Univversity 2005 — 2010
Master's, IT
California State University, Fresno 1982 — 1989
B.S., Business Administration/Computer Applications and Systems Analysis
Central High School 1979 — 1982
High School Diploma, High School
Ruiz Foods January 2012 - April 2013
Unilever 2001 - 2008
Frito Lay 1996 - 2001
Scott Paper 1994 - 1996
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1989 — 1991
MBA, Business Strategy
University of California, Santa Barbara 1983 — 1987
BA, Economics & Sociology
Flanagan's Outdoor Power Equipment and Service March 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods 2005 - Present
Cardinal Glass Industries June 2003 - July 2005
General Mills July 1997 - May 2003
Skills
Employee Relations, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Excel, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Budgets, Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Account Management, Change Management, Onboarding, Performance Management, Organizational..., Talent Management, Succession Planning, Training, HR Policies, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Leadership, HRIS, Coaching, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Union Avoidance, FMLA, Labor Relations, Employee Training, SPHR, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Job Descriptions, College Recruiting, Interviews, Hiring
Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety & Health
Murray State College 1991 — 1993
Associate, General
Ruiz Foods June 2012 - Present
Ruiz Foods June 2012 - Present
Serco June 2008 - May 2011
Lockheed Martin Information Technology January 2000 - June 2008
Lockheed Martin 1997 - 2000
Lockheed Martin March 1994 - January 1997
Lockheed Martin Information Technology January 1992 - March 1994
Skills
Operations Management, Project Planning, Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Management, Contract Management
Education
California College of the Arts 1984 — 1986
Fine Arts
Pinnacle Foods Group February 2002 - Present
Ruiz Foods January 2000 - January 2002
Foxboro Co January 1999 - January 1999
Skills
Ingredients, Product Development, Manufacturing, Meat, Quality Assurance, Formulation, Food Science, Food Service, Food Industry, Food Processing, Purchasing, Food Technology, HACCP, Sensory Evaluation, Food Safety, Food, Lean Manufacturing, GMP, Product Innovation, Dairy, Packaging, Flavors, Food Quality, Consumer Products, Food Manufacturing
Education
Colorado Technical University 2007 — 2008
MBA, Marketing
Universidad La Salle, A.C. 1993 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Food Chemistry
Universidad La Salle, ACMexico 1993 — 1997
BS, Chemistry applied to Food Science
DuPont February 2011 - Present
Ruiz Foods January 2007 - February 2011
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Product Development, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Trade Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Food, Food Industry, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Management, Sales Management
Education
California State University-Fresno 1988 — 1992
Clovis West High School 1984 — 1988
Ruiz Foods 2014 - Present
Synergy Flavors, Inc. 2012 - 2013
Custom Culinary 2007 - 2012
Chr. Hansen A/S 2005 - 2006
Chr. Hansen A/S 1999 - 2005
Chr. Hansen A/S 1997 - 1999
Weight Watchers Gourmet Food Company 1995 - 1997
Cargill 1994 - 1995
Skills
Product Development, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Food, Flavors, Sales, Marketing, Food Science, Ingredients, Sales Management, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry, Team Building, Budgets, Leadership, Negotiation, Food Processing, Forecasting, FMCG, Dairy, Consumer Products, Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2002 — 2005
MBA with Distinction, Marketing
Auburn University 1988 — 1992
BS, Food Science
Mariani Packing Co., Inc. May 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods 2010 - 2013
Ruiz Foods 2007 - 2010
Nestle 2003 - 2007
Chef America 1996 - 2002
Kraft Foods 1990 - 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Finance, Cost Accounting, FMCG, Consumer Products, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Income Statement, Accounting, Budgets, Leadership, Financial Accounting, Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, ERP, P&L Management, Business Process, Executive Management, Acquisition Integration, JD Edwards, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Analysis, P&L
Education
University of Iowa 1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance
Knox College 1984 — 1988
BA, Economics, Chemistry
Ruiz Foods July 2015 - Present
Worthington Industries February 2015 - Present
Worthington Industries February 2014 - Present
Simon Property Group August 2012 - December 2012
Simon Property Group March 2008 - August 2012
Chelsea Property Group January 2004 - March 2008
CAPE COD RESTAURANTS April 2003 - August 2003
CAPE COD RESTAURANTS May 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Able To Multi-task, Customer Service, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Catering, Hospitality Management, Process Scheduler, Culinary Skills, Event Planning, Food, Event Management, Budgets, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Training, Negotiation, Program Management, Retail, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
Johnson & Wales University 2000 — 2003
Associate of Business Administration
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Business Administration
Independent Contractor 2010 - Present
Ruiz Foods 2006 - 2010
Foster Farms 2001 - 2006
Sara Lee Foods 1996 - 2001
Borden 1983 - 1996
Skills
Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Sales Management, Product Development, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, P&L Management, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, FMCG
Education
Roosevelt University 1984 — 1986
MBA, Marketing
Augustana College 1979 — 1983
BA, Majors: Bus Admin, Physical Ed, Minor: Computer Science
Ruiz Foods Vice President R&DRuiz Foods2007 - Present
Education
Texas State University 1970 — 1974
BS, BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY
Texas State University 1970 — 1974
BS
Ruiz Foods August 2011 - Present
The Schwan Food Company July 2010 - August 2011
Schwan's Consumer Brands March 2009 - July 2010
Unilever January 2001 - March 2009
HJ Heinz January 1999 - January 2001
Con Agra Foods January 1997 - January 1999
Con Agra January 1996 - January 1997
Con Agra January 1995 - January 1996
Con Agea January 1992 - January 1995
Con Agra January 1990 - January 1992
Skills
CRM, Grocery, Brand Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Leadership, Sales Operations, Categorization, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Consumer Products, Coaching, Sales, Direct Store Delivery, Spectra, Marketing, Retail, IRI, Nielsen, P&L Management, Customer Insight, New Business Development, Customer Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Product Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2008 — 2008
Certificate Of Compleation, Leadership Course
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Communications, Industrial Illustration
The Industrial Fumigant Company, LLC February 2015 - Present
Diamond Pet Foods October 2012 - February 2015
Hill's Pet Nutrition January 2009 - October 2012
Sara Lee October 2007 - October 2008
Ruiz Foods November 2006 - April 2007
General Mills March 2002 - June 2004
Quaker Oats. div. of Pepsico October 2000 - July 2002
Frito-Lay, div. of Pepsico June 1998 - October 2000
Unilever May 1990 - May 1998
Skills
HACCP, SQF, Food Safety, SAP, Consumer Products, Bakery, Meat, Food Quality, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Sanitation, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Kaizen, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, FDA, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Science, Frozen Food, Packaging, Product Development, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality System
Education
Grand Canyon University 2008 — 2011
Masters, MBA and leadership, 3.82
Kansas State University 1982 — 1989
B.S. Agriculture, Bakery Science and Management
Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences 1978 — 1982
Diploma, Languages, Sciences, Humanities
Saldana & Associates, LLc November 2014 - Present
The Horton Fruit Company January 2012 - February 2014
MVP Sales, LLC May 2011 - December 2011
MVP sales April 2007 - June 2011
Specialty Foods Group April 2003 - April 2006
Saldana and Associates January 2001 - April 2003
Culinary Standards January 1998 - April 2001
Double B Foods April 1995 - January 1998
Ruiz Foods October 1987 - August 1995
Schwans August 1984 - October 1987
Skills
Product Development, Food, Pricing, Food Industry, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Ingredients, Inventory Management, Grocery, New Business Development, Sales, Management, Retail, Meat, Marketing, Business Planning, Frozen Food, Purchasing, Training, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Food Safety, Food Science, Strategy, P&L Management, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Business Development, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Food & Beverage, Food Processing, Operations Management, Catering, Team Building, Forecasting, Bakery, Customer Satisfaction, HACCP, Restaurants, Account Management, Budgets, Hospitality, Profit, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Coaching, Key Account Development, Food Manufacturing
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1985 — 1986
Culinary Sciences
The University of Texas at El Paso 1978 — 1982
BS, Microbiology/biochemistry
Gadsen High School
Ruiz Foods April 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods February 2013 - March 2014
Ruiz Foods July 2011 - February 2013
Ruiz Foods September 2010 - July 2011
Ruiz Foods October 2009 - August 2010
Gottschalks June 2006 - April 2009
Skills
Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Merchandising, Management, Leadership, Retail, Forecasting, Marketing, Strategy, Selling, Sales, Training, Customer Service, Analysis, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, P&L Management, Team Building, P&L, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Visual Merchandising, Sales Operations, Analytics, Fashion, Trade Marketing, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Customer Insight, Sourcing, Product Management, Trend Analysis, Budgets, New Business Development, Advertising, Key Account Management, Merchandise Planning
Education
California State University, Fresno 1978 — 1983
Fashion Merchandising
Fresno City College 1976 — 1978
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Ruiz Foods October 1998 - Present
Yorkshire Dried Fruit & Nuts October 1996 - October 1998
Yorkshire Dried Frut & Nuts August 1994 - October 1996
Skills
Cost Accounting, Accounting, Fixed Assets, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, JD Edwards, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Income Statement, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Food Industry, Microsoft Excel, FMCG, ERP, Management, Inventory Management
Education
California State University, Fresno
BS, Accounting
Ruiz Foods Products January 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods March 2009 - Present
Harris Ranch Beef Company February 2006 - March 2009
Harris Ranch 2006 - 2009
Fresno Madera Farm Credit June 2005 - November 2005
UC Davis Vet Med Teaching and Research Center October 2000 - May 2005
UC Davis Vet Met 2000 - 2005
Skills
Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Management, Consumer Products, Brand Development, Nielsen, Press Releases, Budgets
Education
California State University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics
Western College of Auctioneering
College of the Sequoias 2000 — 2003
Associates of Science, Agribusiness and Dairy Science
Ruiz Foods October 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods June 2013 - September 2013
The Ohio State University September 2011 - May 2013
The Ohio State University September 2011 - May 2013
Leprino Foods October 2009 - August 2011
Zoria Farms December 2008 - December 2009
Fiore Di Pasta February 2008 - December 2008
Fiore Di Pasta February 2007 - December 2007
Food Processing Laboratory (CSU Fresno) February 2005 - February 2007
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation October 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Research, Product Development, Food Safety, GMP, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Food Science, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Industry, SPSS, SAP, Microbiology, Continuous Improvement, Dairy, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Food Chemistry, Food, Food Microbiology, Ingredients, Manufacturing, Sanitation, Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology, Experimental Design, Gas Chromatography, Design of Experiments, Chemistry, Sop, HPLC, Rheology, R&D
Education
The Ohio State University 2011 — 2013
M.S., Food Science
California State University, Fresno 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Business Marketing
Ruiz Foods January 2015 - Present
Ruiz Foods 2012 - 2014
Dean Foods 2010 - February 2012
PepsiCo 2008 - 2009
PepsiCo 2006 - 2008
PepsiCo 2005 - 2006
PepsiCo 2001 - 2005
PepsiCo 1998 - 2001
PepsiCo 1996 - 1998
Estee Lauder 1992 - 1996
Skills
Product Development, Commercialization, Consumer Products, Product Innovation, Cross-functional Team..., Innovation Management, Stage-Gate, Customer Insight, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Open Innovation, R&D, Food Science, FMCG, Food Industry, Food Processing, Ingredients, Competitive Analysis, Food Technology, Brand Management, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Product Launch, Strategic Partnerships, Quality System, Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Marketing Research, New Business Development, Market Research, HACCP, Sensory Evaluation
Education
Bates College
BS, Chemistry
University of Connecticut
MBA, Marketing/International Business
Ruiz Foods September 2010 - Present
The Schwan Food Company March 1998 - September 2010
Skills
Grocery, Frozen Food, Key Account Development, Contract Negotiation, Managing Distribution..., Sales Management, Retail, Sales, Market Research, Forecasting, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Pricing, P&L, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Key Account Management, Consumer Products, Food
Education
Nova Southeastern University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration
Ruiz Foods June 2015 - Present
Ruiz Foods January 2015 - May 2015
Fresno State July 2014 - December 2014
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Networking, Time Management, CCNA, Databases, Communication, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Dependable Team Player, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, Laptops, Management, Project Management, Mobile Devices, Public Speaking, Sales, Teaching, PowerPoint
Education
California State University, Fresno 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 3.5
Fresno City College 2010 — 2013
Business Administration AA, Business Administration, 3.8
Clovis West/ CART 2006 — 2010
Computer Networking & Programming
Ruiz Foods February 2011 - Present
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 1995 — 1999
BA, Political Science/Latin American Studies
LiDestri Food & Beverage, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. November 2013 - July 2014
Camino Real Foods April 2013 - September 2013
Ruiz Foods November 1998 - November 2012
Skills
Food Industry, Food Processing, Food, Food Safety, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Packaging, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Frozen Food, Automation, Food Packaging, Food Science, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, Food Technology, Capital Projects, Plant Management, Preventive Maintenance, Process Control, Process Improvement, Refrigeration, Food, AutoCAD, Allen Bradley, Management, GMP, Engineering, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Team Building, 5S
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1990 — 1995
iCat ControllerDPIC Company1996 - 2002
Ruiz Foods 1994 - 1996
Ernst & Young 1991 - 1994
Education
California State University-Bakersfield 1985 — 1990
The Little Shop of Boars pop up restaurant March 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods February 2009 - Present
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Science, Frozen Food
Education
California State University, Fresno 2006 — 2009
Culinology, Culinary Arts & Food Science
Ruiz Foods January 2000 - Present
University of San Diego School of Business Administration Board of Advisors October 2011 - November 2014
Del Lago, LLC January 2007 - November 2014
Ruiz Foods February 2004 - January 2013
Ruiz Foods June 2006 - February 2012
Ruiz Foods September 2008 - October 2009
Ruiz Foods March 2006 - September 2008
Ruiz Foods October 2004 - March 2006
Ruiz Foods March 2004 - October 2004
Ruiz Foods May 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Food Industry, Food Service, Food, Grocery, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Ingredients, Culinary Skills, Key Account Development, Food Science, Supply Chain, Meat, Food Technology, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Management, P, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Restaurants, Bakery, FMCG, Food Processing, Food Safety, Product Innovation, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, Key Account Management, Merchandising, IRI, Brand Management, Warehousing, National Accounts, Pricing Strategy, Brand Development, Strategy, Business Strategy, Sales, Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Retail, Quality System, Strategic Planning, P&L Management
Education
University of San Diego 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
California State University-Fresno 1997 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Food Science and Technology
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1994 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Food Technology and Processing
Nexusguard April 2015 - Present
Ruiz Foods September 2004 - April 2015
Skills
Windows Server, Cisco Nexus, Servers, Cisco IOS, Cisco Technologies, Network Engineering, Firewalls, Network Administration, Switches, VLAN, Windows 7, CCNA, Network Security, Routing, Active Directory, IBM iSeries, Management, Cisco Routers, ERP, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, Cisco Security, Solarwinds, DDoS Mitigation
Education
California Lutheran University 1998 — 2002
BS, Computer Science
Ruiz Foods March 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods September 2011 - March 2013
Kawneer Company August 2010 - May 2011
Ruiz Foods March 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Food, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Product Development, P&L Management, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Trade Marketing, Excel, Trade Promotion..., Trade Promotions, Shopper Marketing, Retail Category..., Nielsen Nitro, Nielsen Data, SAP BPC, Merchandising, Department Budgeting, Slotting, CPG Industry, CPG Sales, Trade Finance, P&L, Breakfast, Big-picture Thinking, Typing, Outlook, Pricing Analysis
Education
California State University-Fresno
BA, Mathematics
Dinuba High School
Ruiz Foods June 2015 - Present
Nestle USA March 1995 - March 2015
Reser's Fine Foods May 1991 - April 1995
Skills
Food Science, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Food, Food Safety, Flavors, R&D, TPM, HACCP certified, Dairy, Continuous Improvement
Education
American institute of baking 2001 — 2004
Certified baker program, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, certification
Kansas State University 1986 — 1989
Masters degree, Food science
Kansas State University 1981 — 1986
BS, Agriculuture Mechanization and Baking
Ruiz Foods September 2008 - Present
Skills
Grocery, Food Industry, Food, FMCG, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Safety
Education
Ashford University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor, Business
John Soules Foods June 2014 - Present
Ruiz Foods September 2008 - Present
Tyson Foods August 2001 - June 2008
Skills
HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Industry, SQF, Food Science, Food Safety, Food Technology, Quality System, GMP, Frozen Food, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Food, Bakery, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing
Education
Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck 1996 — 1999
Post graduate Chemistry/ Deutsch
University of Cape Coast 1989 — 1993
Chemistry
Ruiz Foods August 2014 - Present
Beverly Hospital June 2007 - June 2012
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Platt College-Los Angeles
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Don Miguel Mexican Foods March 2005 - Present
Ruize Foods January 2002 - May 2004
Ruiz Foods 2002 - 2004
EarthGrains Bakery 1978 - 1997
Skills
EPA Training, Maintenance Management, Product Development, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, 33 years the Food..., AutoCAD, Frozen Food, Food Service, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SQF, RTE Design, Baking, Food Science, Lean Manufacturing, SPCC Plans, SWPPPs, Industrial Wastewater, Electricity, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Process Control, Manufacturing, Plant Maintenance, Plant Management, Preventive Maintenance, TPM, Industrial Engineering, Food Packaging, Root Cause Analysis, Capital Projects, Factory, 5S, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Predictive Maintenance, ISO, Quality System, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain, Food, Purchasing, GMP, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering
Education
Project Manament Class 2014 — 2014
Project Management, Passed
AIB International 2002 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Science of Baking - Foundations, A
AIB International 2000 — 2001
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Almeda University 1996 — 2000
Electrical Engineer, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of Science
MP2 Maintenance PM Accounting 1997 — 1997
MP2, Passed
AIB International 1992 — 1993
Bakery Maintenance Engineering, Bakery Maintenance Engineering
Stockon, Ca Collage 1988 — 1990
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Modesto Junior College 1985 — 1988
Associate of Arts (AA), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 3.5 GPA
Modesto Junior College 1986 — 1987
Psychology Sciences, 4.0 GPA
Environmental School 1973 — 1973
Environmental Education, Passed
Ruiz Foods March 2007 - Present
Alliance Foods Inc August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Packaging, Corrugated, Supply Chain, Consumer Products, Product Development, Frozen Food, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Food Industry, Packaging Engineering, Warehousing, Forecasting, Retail Packaging, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, FMCG, Logistics, Food Packaging
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2000 — 2005
BS, Packaging Science
Ruiz Foods August 2012 - Present
Tyson Foods January 2006 - 2012
200EPAC Inc. April 2002 - January 2006
Pillsbury March 2000 - April 2002
Education
Grayson County College 2002 — 2004
Associates of Applied Science, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Tech.
Lowe's Home Improvement October 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods February 2012 - July 2013
Bridgetown Bakery June 2011 - December 2011
Reser's Fine Foods July 2005 - June 2011
Hewlett-Packard April 1989 - March 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Talent Management, Recruiting, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Performance Management, Change Management, Hiring, Affirmative Action, Benefits Administration, Conflict Resolution, Kronos, Employee Engagement, Management, Employee Training, Payroll, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Operations Management, New Hire Orientations, Team Leadership, Budgets, HRIS, Human Resource..., Customer Service, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning, Project Management, Labor Relations, Account Management, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership, Leadership Development, EEO, Union Avoidance, Coaching, Training, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Team Building, Employee Handbooks, Strategic Planning, Job Descriptions, Job Analysis, Interviews
Education
Portland State University 2003 — 2005
M.B.A, June; Human Resource Management
The Evergreen State College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Juanita High School 1981 — 1983
Ruiz Foods December 2013 - Present
Butterball Farms, Inc. December 2012 - December 2013
Hatfield Quality Meats September 2011 - December 2012
Sara Lee January 1999 - August 2011
Kraft Foods Group January 1986 - January 1999
Skills
Meat, Management, Food Service, Food, New Business Development, National Accounts, Sales, Retail, Profit, Key Account Development, Bakery, Food Industry, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Grocery, Catering
Education
Penn State University 1972 — 1975
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Penn State University
Ruiz Foods November 2013 - Present
Acosta Sales & Marketing January 2009 - November 2013
Acosta Sales & Marketing January 2010 - January 2011
Acosta Sales & Marketing 2009 - 2011
Skills
Sales, Grocery, Sales Management, Headquarter calling, IRI, AC Nielsen, CPG Sales, Trade Fund Management, Frozen Food, Fluent in Spanish, Publix, Budget, HBC, GM
Education
Georgia College and State University
BBA, Marketing
Ruiz Foods March 2012 - Present
Ruiz Foods April 2011 - March 2012
Ruiz Foods June 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2010
BS, Mechanical Engineer
Reedley College 2003 — 2006
AA and AS, General Studies
Orange County Water District 2008 - Present
Mag Instrument, Inc. 1996 - 2008
Ruiz Foods 1994 - 1996
Nestle 1991 - 1994
Chef America 1989 - 1991
Lawry's Foods Inc. 1985 - 1989
Skills
Water, Strategic Planning, Water Resources, Budgets, Process Improvement, Wastewater Treatment, Financial Analysis, Policy, Public Sector Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Water Supply, Financial Modeling, Government, Government Accounting, Renewable Energy, Risk Management, Debt Management, Investments, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Public Sector Financial..., Analysis, Water Quality
Education
Pepperdine University 1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California State University-Fullerton 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Finance, General
Ruiz Foods January 2015 - Present
Taco Bell July 2010 - January 2015
State Center Community College District, Reedley College January 2011 - July 2011
State Center Community College District, Reedley College January 2010 - December 2010
Education
La Salle BCN 2013 — 2013
Summer Study Abroad - Strategic Management
California State University-Fresno 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration, Accounting
Reedley College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
Ruiz Foods July 2012 - Present
POM Wonderful October 2009 - December 2011
Placement Pros February 2011 - March 2011
Skills
Administrative Work, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Multi-line Phone, Accounting, Office Equipment, Accurate Data Entry, Filing, Bilingual-English/Spanis...
Education
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Orange Cove High School 2004 — 2008
diploma
Ruiz Foods Inc September 2013 - Present
Ruiz Foods January 2009 - September 2013
Cargill October 2007 - November 2008
Harris Ranch Beef Co. January 2004 - October 2007
PSI-Tronix July 1993 - July 2003
Valley Veterinary Clinic 1985 - 1988
Skills
Food Industry, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Food, GMP, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, MRP, Food Processing, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, ISO, Frozen Food, Preventive Maintenance, Iso 9000, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Plant Maintenance, Production Planning
Education
College of the Sequoias
Associate of Science (AS), Business Management
VF Corporation January 2015 - Present
Ruiz Foods August 2010 - January 2015
Skills
Food Industry, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, 5S, Food Safety, SQF, SMED, Food, GMP, Quality System, TPM, Team Building
Education
College of the Sequoias 2004 — 2005
Industrial Technology/Technician
Ruiz Foods January 2004 - Present
J&D Food Services October 1994 - December 2003
Skills
Construction Safety, Frozen Food, Food Manufacturing, Warehousing, Food Industry, Bakery, Food Processing, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, HACCP, Workers Compensation, Emergency Medical, Bilingual, OSHA Certified, Experienced Trainer, First Responder, HAZWOPER
Education
San Jacinto College 1986 — 1987
Ruiz Foods May 2005 - Present
Pactiv, LLC February 1993 - May 2005
Skills
Management, Succession Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Onboarding, Benefits Administration, FMLA, CFRA, PDL, Americans with..., Labor Relations, Human Resources, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Training, Policy, HRIS, Performance Management
Education
California State University, Fresno 2003 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Senior
College of the Sequoias 1998 — 2005
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies