Ball Horticultural Company
Headquarters: West Chicago, IL Founded: 1905 Subsidiaries: Darwin Perennials, Kieft-Pro-Seeds Holland,
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Ball Horticultural Company Employees
H&R Block October 2013 - April 2014
A1 body and glass December 2012 - August 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car June 2011 - November 2012
Ball Horticultural Company 2010 - 2010
Costa Farms May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Marketing, Event Planning, Customer Retention, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Operational Efficiency, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Trade Shows, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Profit, Negotiation, New Business Development, Management, Budgets, Automotive
Education
University of Florida 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Advertising
LAKE HIGHLAND 1995 — 2007
SWA Group March 2014 - Present
Kudela & Weinheimer October 2011 - March 2014
Galles Construction 2006 - 2011
Cavicchio Greenhouses Inc. February 2010 - September 2010
Carol R. Johnson Associates May 2009 - April 2010
The Lannert Group April 2008 - September 2008
Ball Horticultural Company April 2007 - September 2007
Skills
SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Illustrator, InDesign, Construction Documents, Revit, Bentley Microstation, Submittals, Landscape Design, Site Planning, Site Plans, Streetscape, Sustainable Design, Urban Design
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Landscape Architecture
Marmion Academy 2002 — 2006
Horticultural Consultation August 2013 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company 2010 - 2013
Northern Illinois University 2005 - 2008
Southern Illinois University 2004 - 2005
Southern Illinois University 2002 - 2005
Skills
Genetics, Plant Breeding, Tissue Culture, DNA extraction, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Science, Biotechnology, Research, Horticulture, Laboratory, Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Botany, Plant Identification, Microscopy, Data Analysis, Vegetables, Crop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Gardening, Greenhouse, Agriculture, PCR, Mycology, Public Speaking, Biology
Education
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2009
Master of Science (M.S.), Biotechnology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Wheaton warrenville south highschool 1993 — 1996
General, General Studies
Ironman January 2013 - Present
World Triathlon Corporation February 2010 - January 2012
Millennium Sales & Marketing June 2010 - March 2011
Hive Marketing September 2010 - January 2011
Nurun March 2010 - June 2010
Trial Gardens at UGA November 2008 - January 2010
Ball Horticultural Company May 2008 - August 2008
Athens Country Club April 2007 - August 2007
JK Boatwright & Co May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Social Media, Event Management, Marketing, Online Advertising, Newsletters, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Editing, Sales, New Media, Media Planning
Education
The University of Georgia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communications 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
University of Georgia April 2014 - Present
University of Florida January 2011 - March 2014
University of Florida August 2006 - December 2010
University of Florida August 2009 - December 2009
Penn State University September 2005 - May 2006
Penn State University September 2004 - May 2006
Ball Horticultural Company May 2005 - August 2005
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens May 2004 - August 2004
Education
University of Florida 2006 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Horticultural Science, with a concentration of plant breeding and genetics
Penn State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Horticulture, with dual minors in biology and plant pathology
Ball Horticultural Company December 2013 - Present
Ball Horticultural Co. January 2007 - November 2013
Ball Horticultural Co. November 1995 - August 2006
Ball Seed 1992 - 1995
Ball Seed 1991 - 1992
Ball Seed October 1987 - 1990
Downers Grove, IL November 1981 - October 1987
Skills
Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Horticulture, Agriculture, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Management, Sustainability, Marketing, Sustainable Agriculture, Gardening, Business Development, Leadership, Budgets, Retail, Sales Operations, Pricing, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Agribusiness, B2B, Merchandising, Garden, Landscaping, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Irrigation, Vegetables, Landscape Design, Sales, Landscape Maintenance, P&L Management, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Business Planning, Purchasing, Income Statement, Market Research, International Business, Marketing Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Product Management, Factory, Competitive Analysis, Negotiation
Education
North Central College 1993 — 1996
MBA, Organizational Leadership
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1981
BS, Horticulture
Ball Publishing September 2009 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company October 2007 - September 2009
Education
Northern Illinois University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Communications with a Journalism Emphasis
Hampshire Farms August 2014 - Present
Hampshire Farms February 2014 - August 2014
Ball Horticultural Company 2012 - November 2013
Ball Horticultural Company 2010 - 2012
Ball Horticultural Company 2008 - 2010
Ball Horticultural Company 2005 - 2008
Ball Horticultural Company 2004 - 2004
The Growing Place 2002 - 2004
Schaefer Greenhouses, Inc 1999 - 2002
Skills
Product Development, Horticulture, Forecasting, Technical Support, Gardening, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Vegetables, Garden, Crop Protection, Landscaping, Garden Design, Plant Identification, Sustainable Agriculture, Trees, Irrigation, Greenhouse, Agronomy, Tree Planting, Sustainability, Landscape Design, Management, Floriculture, Landscape Maintenance, Customer Service, Crop, Factory, Organic Farming, Research
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2005
Horticulture, Greenhouse Operations and Management
Waubonsee Community College 2000 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Flying Food Group 2011 - Present
G&K Services 2008 - 2011
Ball Horticultural Company 2006 - 2008
Ball Horticultural Company 2003 - 2006
Kellogg Company 1999 - 2003
Tribune Company 1988 - 1999
Skills
Leadership, Pricing, Team Building, New Business Development, Sales, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sales Management, Budgets, Market Research
Education
North Central College 2003 — 2006
Masters in Business Administation, Managerial Accounting
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science and Business Administration, Finance
Geneva Ale House October 2014 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company September 2014 - Present
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 August 2014 - Present
Geneva City School District August 2014 - Present
Aliano's Ristorante September 2013 - October 2014
St. Charles East High School April 2014 - June 2014
Ball Horticultural Company January 2012 - April 2014
Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District May 1999 - May 2002
School District of Holmen November 1994 - May 1999
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Customer Service, Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Sales Operations
Education
Northern Illinois University 2013 — 2016
Master's degree, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Working towards Ph.D. in WCFE, HRD and Business Education
Winona State University 1999 — 2001
Master of Science (MS), Workforce Development and Training
Winona State University 1999 — 2001
Master of Science (MS), Workforce Development and Training
Winona State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Teacher Education
Geneva Community High School 1986 — 1990
PhilzArt, Inc. January 1998 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company 1998 - Present
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Digital Photography, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, PowerPoint, Corporate Identity, Graphics, Brochures, Art, Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications Design
Lane Technical High School
High School
Texas A&M University February 2013 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company May 2013 - August 2013
PetSmart October 2012 - April 2013
GameStop June 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Research, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Windows, Data Analysis, Time Management, Customer Service, Photoshop, SketchUp
Education
Texas A&M University 2008 — 2014
BS Horticulture, Fruit and Vegetable Production
Ball Horticultural Company November 2009 - Present
Poul's Landscaping, Inc. May 2000 - November 2009
Skills
Horticulture, Landscape Design, Landscaping, Garden, Gardening, Trees, Landscape Maintenance, Plant Identification, Tree Planting, Sales, Hardscape, Customer Service, Garden Design, Landscape Architecture, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's of Science, Ornamental Horticulture
The Pepper Group March 2013 - Present
Pepper Group November 2010 - March 2013
Ball Horticultural Company September 2009 - November 2010
Ball Horticultural Company June 2008 - September 2009
Ball Horticultural Company September 2004 - June 2008
Ball Horticultural Company September 2002 - September 2004
Ball Horticultural Company October 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing, Copywriting, Market Research, Brand Management, Advertising, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Implementation, Brand Development..., Web Project Management, SurveyMonkey, Survey Design, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, B2B Marketing, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, SEO, Online Marketing, Media Planning, Media Relations, Lead Generation, B2B, Account Management, Content Strategy, Strategic Planning, Content Marketing, Creative Direction
Education
Roosevelt University 2007 — 2010
MS, Integrated Marketing Communications
Purdue University 1997 — 2000
B.A., Public Communication/Rhetorical Studies
Ball Horticultural Company June 2014 - Present
Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist November 2011 - May 2014
LandSculpt Inc. April 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Gardening, Landscape Design, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Horticulture, MS Office Suite, Organizing, Research, Sage, Avaya Communication..., Traverse, Cold Calling Experience, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Program Development, Horticultural Therapy, Sustainable Gardening, Farms, Sales, Landscaping, Retail, Garden, Customer Satisfaction, Wholesale, Cold Calling
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
B.S., Horticulture, Biology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
B.S, Horticulture
Ball Horticultural Company January 2007 - Present
Education
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala 2003 — 2012
Licda. En Administración de Empresas
KeHE Distributors March 2015 - Present
KeHE Distributors January 2013 - February 2015
KeHE Distributors Inc July 2010 - January 2013
KeHE Distributors Inc May 2006 - July 2010
Ball Horticultural Company August 2005 - May 2006
Trinity International University 2000 - 2001
Skills
Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing, Management
Education
Trinity International University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Valensa International April 2014 - Present
Nephron Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - March 2014
Macy's September 2011 - October 2013
Ball Horticultural Company March 2007 - February 2011
Coca-Cola Enterprises March 2006 - March 2007
Saint Xavier University August 2002 - May 2005
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Quality Control, cGMP practices, cGMP manufacturing, HPLC, Empower, Spectrophotometry, UV/Vis, Titration, Gas Chromatography, Pharmaceutical Industry, Karl Fisher, Wet Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacovigilance, Ecological Restoration, Herbal Remedies, Bookkeeping, Direct Sales, Retail Sales, Retail Managment, Photography, Microsoft Office, Biotechnology, CAPA, GMP, Validation, Formulation, GLP, Chemistry
Education
Saint Xavier University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Biology
Saint Xavier University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Aurora University July 2015 - Present
College of DuPage January 2014 - Present
Available at Amazon.com September 2013 - Present
Benedictine University January 2013 - Present
Administer Justice May 2012 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company December 2008 - January 2012
Elgin Community College January 2011 - May 2011
Emergo Group December 2006 - February 2010
Plant Research International March 2002 - October 2006
Skills
Molecular Biology, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, Product Development, Microbiology, Research, Cell Biology, Tissue Culture, Teaching, Project Management, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Analysis, Technical Writing, Team Building, Public Speaking, R&D, DNA sequencing, Genotyping, ELISA, Sequencing, Project Coordination, Client Relationship..., Innovation Development, Innovation, Marketing Strategy, International Relations, Risk Management, Strategic Consulting, Highly Analytical, Client Interfacing, Calculated Risks, Entrepreneur, Dutch, Profitability, Product Innovation, Global Business..., Presenter, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Technological Innovation, International Marketing, Medical Devices, Higher Education, Diversity, Equality &..., Professor, Published Author
Education
Wageningen Universiteit en Researchcentrum 2002 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biotechnology & Molecular Genetics, 4.0 GPA
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2000 — 2001
Master's degree, Genetics & Epidemiology, 4.0 GPA
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Medical Microbiology & Genetics, 3.7 GPA
Trapeze School New York in Chicago
Flying Trapeze
HWI Gear August 2014 - Present
Terry Chiropractic June 2014 - August 2014
Medicago September 2012 - April 2013
Ball Horticultural Company May 2012 - August 2012
The Point at Glennwood February 2011 - April 2012
Fifth Season Gardening May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Microsoft Excel, PCR, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, DNA extraction, English, Windows, Tissue Culture, Agarose Gel..., Plant Propagation, Integrated Pest..., Soil Sampling, Process Automation, QuickBooks, Authorize.net, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Order Processing, Accounts Receivable, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Inventory Management, Sales, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Biotechnology
Education
North Carolina State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Botany/Plant Biology
Peace College 2007 — 2009
Bayer CropScience July 2013 - January 2014
Medicago 2013 - 2013
North Carolina State University 2010 - 2012
Linder's Greenhouses, Inc. 2009 - 2009
C. Raker & Sons, Inc. 2008 - 2008
Ball Horticultural Company 2007 - 2007
Longwood Gardens 2006 - 2006
Gordy's Greenhouse 2004 - 2004
Klinger Farm Market 2000 - 2000
Education
North Carolina State University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Horticultural Science
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Horticulture
Domtar Paper Company, LLC July 2015 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline December 2009 - July 2015
COTY, INC January 2009 - August 2009
HANESBRANDS, INC January 2008 - August 2008
IBM Global Services December 2005 - December 2007
K. CASH CONSULTING January 2005 - December 2005
Ball Horticultural Company December 2003 - December 2004
Bosch Rexroth Corporation August 2002 - December 2003
Monsanto October 1996 - September 2001
Monsanto October 1996 - September 2001
Skills
ERP, SAP ERP, Project Management, Team Leadership, SAP, Integration, SAP R/3, Analysis, Strategy, Management, Business Process, Business Process..., Leadership, Process Improvement, SAP SD, Supply Chain
Education
North Carolina State University 1986 — 1991
BS, Computer Science
Ball Horticultural Company Manager Quality and DevelopmentSluis & GrootDecember 1978 - February 1986
Skills
Horticulture, Garden, Seed Production, Agriculture, Agronomy, Research, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Public Speaking, Vegetables, Sustainability, Organic Farming, Genetics, Sustainable Agriculture, Biotechnology, Irrigation, Gardening, Botany, Product Development
Education
Purdue University 1975 — 1978
Ph D, Horticulture
Oregon State University 1974 — 1975
MS, Horticulture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1973
BS, Horticulture
Ball Horticultural Company 2005 - Present
PanAmerican Seed Company 2005 - Present
Pan American Seed 1978 - 1988
Skills
Agribusiness, Crop Protection, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, Genetics, Landscaping, Farms, Gardening, Trees, Landscape Design, Crop, Sustainable Agriculture, Corn, Garden, Botany, Vegetables, Molecular Genetics, Plant Identification, DNA, Plant Pathology
Education
University of California, Davis 1970 — 1974
Ph.D., Plant Genetics
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC July 2011 - Present
Scotts Miracle Gro June 2007 - July 2011
Otto Bock August 2006 - June 2007
Ball Horticultural Company 2006 - 2006
Con Agra Foods 2005 - 2006
GE Energy August 2004 - July 2005
GE Energy June 2004 - August 2004
University of Memphis August 2002 - June 2004
Skills
SAP Implementation, ERP, SAP ERP, SAP SD, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, SD, IT Management, Supply Chain, Strategy, EDI, Integration, SAP Logistics Execution, SAP Sales & Distribution, Demand Planning, SAP Configuration, Materials Management, SAP CRM, SAP R/3, SAP Netweaver, ABAP, IT Operations, IT Service Management, Operations Research, Tax Efficiency, SAP BW, SAP Inventory Management, SAP Accounting, Sales Operations, Mathematical Modeling
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2013 — 2013
Management Development Program, Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Memphis 2003 — 2004
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
The University of Memphis 2002 — 2003
Master of Science, Industrial Systems Engineering
Osmania University 1997 — 2001
1997-2001, Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Hewitt Associates May 2008 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company April 2008 - May 2008
Express LLC November 2007 - February 2008
Medela, Inc. August 2007 - October 2007
Hewitt Associates January 2007 - August 2007
Equity Lifestyle Properties March 2006 - December 2006
Hewitt Associates March 2005 - March 2006
Abbott Laboratories July 2004 - December 2004
HSBC February 2004 - April 2004
Harris Bank June 2003 - June 2003
Education
Northern Illinois University 1971 — 1972
Fine Arts, English
Chamberlain Group, Inc July 2010 - Present
Radon & Company January 2009 - July 2010
Ball Horticultural Company March 2006 - August 2008
Nalco Chemical Company February 2002 - September 2004
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company January 1998 - July 2001
Lamson and Sessions September 1995 - January 1998
Ernst & Young August 1984 - September 1995
Nordson Corporation 1981 - 1984
Skills
Business Intelligence, ERP, SAP
Education
The Ohio State University 1978 — 1981
B.S. Degree, Computer Science
Ball Horticultural Company October 1976 - Present
Education
The Ohio State University 1975 — 1976
M.S., Floriculture
Texas A&M University 1971 — 1975
B.S., Floriculture
USDA-ARS December 2014 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Madison June 2012 - August 2014
Redenta's Garden February 2012 - May 2012
Ball Horticultural Company June 2010 - August 2010
Designs in Nature March 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Gardening, Landscape Maintenance, Plant Propagation, Organic Gardening, Perennials, Digital Photography, Customer Service, Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Horticulture
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics, expected August 2014
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Horticulture
Ball Horticultural Company May 2013 - August 2013
Regal Entertainment Group June 2010 - July 2012
Skills
Social Media, Research, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Marketing, Teamwork, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Florida 2011 — 2014
Major in Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology, Minor in Business Administration
Country Arbors Nursery Inc March 2014 - Present
Petals and Plants 2000 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company 2013 - 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 - 2013
Skills
Floral Design, Horticulture, Event Planning, Holiday Decor, Customer Service, Social Media, Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Plant Maintenance, Education, Organization, Interior Design, Decoration, Landscaping, Consulting, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Horticulture
Waubonsee Community College September 2008 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company 1999 - 2004
Cargill Hybrid Seed September 1992 - September 1999
Skills
Science, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, Educational Technology, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Higher Education, Distance Learning, Biochemistry, Microsoft Office, E-Learning, Life Sciences, Grants, Laboratory, Teaching, Research, University Teaching
Education
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1992
MS, Biology
Claris LLC January 2012 - Present
Varro Inc. 2003 - December 2012
Chiquita April 2004 - December 2011
Ball Horticultural Company 1998 - 2003
Seminis Vegetable Seeds 1994 - 1998
Amoco Technology Company 1991 - 1994
Northern Illinois University 1988 - 1991
University of Florida, Dept. of Vegetable Crops 1986 - 1988
Monsanto 1984 - 1986
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 1984 - 1984
Skills
Product Development, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Vegetables, Agribusiness, Plant Breeding, Genetics, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Business Strategy, Science, Crop, Food, Research, Molecular Biology, Horticulture, Sustainability, R&D, Patents, Commercialization, Biofuels, Genomics, Food Science, Microbiology, Food Processing, Sustainable Agriculture, Lifesciences, Dairy, Ingredients, HACCP, Fruit, Organic Farming, Molecular Genetics, Food Industry, Technology Transfer, Food Safety, Product Innovation, Agronomy, Innovation Management, Farms, Mergers, Sustainable Development, Business Development, PCR, Food Technology, Seed Production, DNA, Cell Biology
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1984
Ph.D., Plant Physiology / Biochemistry
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1982
M.S., Agronomy
South Dakota State University 1974 — 1979
B.S., Biology/Chemistry
South Dakota State University 1974 — 1978
B.S., Botany
Jenny DeMarco Photography January 2009 - Present
The Paul Hogarth Company July 2006 - June 2009
North Carolina State University August 2004 - May 2006
TBG Partners May 2005 - August 2005
Town of Huntersville May 2004 - August 2004
North Carolina State University January 2004 - May 2004
Moss Landscaping May 2002 - August 2002
Ball Horticultural Company May 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Photography, Portraits, Wedding Photography, Documentary Photography, Landscape Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Graphic Design, InDesign, SketchUp, Urban Design, Landscape Design, Sustainable Design, Illustrator
Education
North Carolina State University 2003 — 2006
Master of Landscape Architecture
Texas A & M University, College Station 1999 — 2003
B.S
Brenham High School
Ball Horticultural Company June 2012 - Present
Paul Ecke Ranch February 2011 - May 2012
Hines Nurseries January 1999 - October 2010
Skills
Horticulture, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Vegetables, Landscaping, Gardening, Garden, Sales, Purchasing, Merchandising
Education
Texas A&M University
Horticulture
First Midwest Bank November 2014 - Present
First Midwest Bank 2006 - October 2014
First Midwest Bank 2003 - 2006
Computer Dynamics Group 2000 - 2003
Ball Horticultural Company 1998 - 2000
Skills
PMP, ITIL, Project Management, Project Planning, Business Relationship..., Vendor Management, IT Service Management, Operations Management, IT Management, Mergers, Acquisitions, System Conversion, Process Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Capital Budgeting, Change Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Service Desk, Call Center, Disaster Recovery, MS Project, Visio, Call Centers, System Administration, Analysis, Lotus Notes, Banking, Business Analysis, Management, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Business Process..., Cross-functional Team..., E-commerce, CRM, Program Management, Risk Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Project, Leadership, Integration, Information Technology, Strategy
Education
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 2001
Operations Management/Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Management
WebSmart USA
West Chicago Community High School
High School Diploma
Profile Products, LLC August 2015 - Present
Tria Designs, Inc. September 2015 - September 2015
Tria Designs, Inc. June 2015 - June 2015
The Pepper Group May 2015 - May 2015
Freelance Graphic Designer May 2015 - May 2015
Ball Horticultural Company January 2015 - May 2015
Tria Designs, Inc. November 2014 - November 2014
The Pepper Group October 2014 - November 2014
Tria Designs, Inc. October 2014 - October 2014
Tria Designs, Inc. September 2014 - September 2014
Skills
Corporate Identity, Graphic Design, Advertising, Creative Direction, Catalogs, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Branding & Identity, InDesign, Logo Design, Illustration, Brochures, Marketing Communications, Graphics, Illustrator, Magazines, Photoshop, Layout, Creative Strategy, Annual Reports, Packaging, Corporate Branding, Typography, Art, Visual Communication
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 1999
School of Art+Design’s B.F.A. degree, Graphic Design
Hort Americas, LLC February 2013 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company August 2008 - November 2012
Ball Horticultural Company January 2007 - July 2008
Goldsmith Seeds May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Horticulture, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Gardening, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Forecasting, SAP, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, Sales, Management, Marketing, Pricing, Program Management, Customer Service
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2006
Plant Science, Horticulture -- Greenhouse Operations
Ideaventions January 2015 - Present
National Institutes of Health April 2012 - December 2014
University of Chicago September 2006 - December 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago 2005 - 2006
Ball Horticultural Company 2005 - 2005
Skills
Microscopy, PCR, Cell Culture, French, Laboratory Skills, German, Grant Writing, Spanish, English, Assay Development, RNA isolation, Western Blotting, Molecular Cloning, Ribosome profiling, Microarray
Education
The University of Chicago 2006 — 2011
PhD, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2006
BA, German Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2006
BS, Biochemistry
Lycee de la Vallee de Chevreuse 1999 — 2002
Ball Horticultural Company 1983 - Present
America in Bloom 2002 - 2015
Ball Horticultural Company 1983 - 2013
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Business Strategy, Product Development, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Leadership, Agriculture, Event Planning, Marketing Management, Event Management, Customer Service, Retail, Garden, Vegetables, Floriculture
Education
University of Florida 1977 — 1983
Ph.D.
Purdue University 1975 — 1977
M.S.
Purdue University 1971 — 1975
B.S.
Shelving + rack systems, inc. February 2015 - Present
fgf brands / Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads September 2013 - November 2014
Neal Mast Greenhouse October 2012 - April 2013
Heartland Gowers November 2011 - September 2012
Kalamazoo Flower Group February 2011 - October 2011
Ball Horticultural Company January 2008 - August 2010
City of South Haven November 2007 - March 2009
Nash / Peterman July 2006 - August 2007
FIRST Foliage June 2004 - May 2005
Kalamazoo Valley Plant Growers Cooperative January 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Relationship Development, Identifying New..., Self-confidence, Technologically Savvy, Sales Process, Responsibility, Trade Shows, Horticulture, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Forecasting, Merchandising, Account Management, Training, Retail, Management, Sales Presentations, Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Sales Operations
Education
Saginaw Valley State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Saginaw Valley State University 1994 — 1996
BA
The Mx Group October 2014 - Present
Ashley Scott Consulting October 2012 - Present
The Mx Group December 2012 - October 2014
Ball Horticultural Company May 2012 - August 2012
North American International Livestock Exposition October 2011 - October 2011
Borton & Sons June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, InDesign, Photoshop, Time Management, Marketing Communications, B2B Marketing Strategy, SAP, Data Analysis, Market Research, Market Research Project..., Integrated Campaign..., Event Management, Direct Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Management, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, POP design, POP Displays, Consumer Goods, Consumer Packaged Goods..., Agricultural Marketing, Account Planning, Budget Monitoring, Production Budgeting, Account Management, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Agricultural Production, Horticulture, Advertising, Advertising Research, Advertising Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, SEO, Digital Media, Google Analytics, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, B2B Marketing, Brand Development, Interactive Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
Agricultural Communications, Advertising
The Natural Nail Spa February 2013 - Present
CKAK Enterprises, LLC. May 2011 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Customer Service, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales Management
Education
Tiffin University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration, General Management
Tiffin University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administation, Marketing
Marysville High School
Marysville High School
Sycamore Horticulture Consulting, Inc. 2014 - Present
The MedFarm 2014 - 2015
Syngenta 2011 - 2014
Midwest Invasive Plant Network 2007 - 2013
Valent BioSciences 2009 - 2011
Ball Horticultural Company 1999 - July 2009
PanAmerican Seed Company 1995 - 1999
College of DuPage 1996 - 1998
PanAmerican Seed 1993 - 1995
University of Tennessee 1988 - 1993
Skills
Teamwork, Team Building, Project Management, Agriculture, Management, Horticulture, Product Development, Agribusiness, Agrochemicals, Business Strategy, Crop Protection, Cross-functional Team..., Corn, Product Launch, Strategic Planning, Genetics, Research, Marketing Strategy, Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy, Marketing Communications, Biotechnology, Vegetables, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Market Research, Budgets, Product Marketing, Plant Breeding, Strategy, R&D, Lifesciences, Genomics, Plant Pathology, Market Development, Commercialization, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, International Sales, Marketing Management, Pricing, Crop, Forecasting, Invasive Species, Business Planning, International Business, Gardening, Market Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Plant Physiology
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ph.D., Plant Physiology/Horticulture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S., Horticulture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S., Horticulture
Prospect High School
Ball Horticultural Company January 2013 - Present
National Garden Bureau October 2011 - November 2012
Territorial Seed Company October 1999 - November 2012
Skills
Horticulture, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Sales Management, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Filemaker Pro, Gardening, Landscaping, Advertising, Marketing, FileMaker, Garden, Agriculture, Garden Design, Management, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
Ohio University 1992 — 1998
BA, Plant Biology
Ball Horticultural Company September 2014 - Present
Sun Gro Horticulture January 2006 - September 2014
Oklahoma State University 2002 - 2005
Skills
Team Building, Agriculture, Budgets, Process Improvement, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Management, Agribusiness, Marketing Strategy, Horticulture
Education
North Carolina State University 2000 — 2003
Ph. D., Horticulture/Soil Science
Oklahoma State University 1997 — 1999
M.S., Horticulture
Ball Publishing October 2014 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company October 2013 - October 2014
SHS Griffin April 2012 - September 2013
Syngenta August 2010 - April 2012
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Trade Shows, Product Development, Market Research, Corporate Branding, Advertising, Online Marketing, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Landscape Horticulture and Design
No Unwanted BirdS (NUBS) May 2013 - Present
Valent BioSciences September 2012 - Present
Briggs Healthcare August 2011 - September 2012
Briggs Medical Supply Company July 2010 - August 2011
Briggs Medical Supply Company September 2009 - August 2010
Sysmex America, Inc. July 2008 - September 2009
Ball Horticultural Company February 2001 - June 2008
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, B2B, Product Marketing, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Trade Shows, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Management, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Business Development, Not for Profit, Animal Training, Child Welfare
Education
Northern Illinois University 2009 — 2011
MBA, International Business, Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2004
MS, Physiology/BioChem
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 1999
BS, Biology
Ball Publishing April 2008 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company September 2004 - Present
The Field Museum May 1998 - August 2004
Hedrich Blessing Photographers November 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Digital Photography, Digital Photographic..., Digital Imaging, Photography, Portrait Photography, Architectural..., Magazines, Art, Social Media, Research, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1994 — 1996
BFA, Photography
Ball Horticultural Company October 2014 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company October 2008 - October 2014
Ball Horticultural Company June 2007 - September 2008
Ball Horticultural Company April 2006 - June 2007
Ball Horticultural Company August 2000 - April 2006
Skills
SAP, Excel, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Horticulture, Supervisory Skills, Sales Support, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Sales Operations, Gardening, Management, Purchasing, Business Analysis, Account Management, Sales, Training, Analysis, Business Process, Garden, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Sales Management
Education
Purdue University 1996 — 2000
BS, Landscape Horticulture and Design
New Albany High School 1994 — 1996
Ball Horticultural Company October 2014 - Present
Culligan International Company April 2013 - September 2014
Arrowhead Golf Club March 2007 - April 2013
City of Warrenville May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Complaint Management, Sales Support Tools, Online Marketing, Order Processing, Service Management, Marketing, Lead Generation, Start-ups, Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Ball Horticultural Company July 2003 - Present
Platinum Entertainment, Inc. March 1993 - December 2003
EY July 1989 - March 1993
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Ball Horticultural Company January 2013 - Present
Family Tree Nursery April 2011 - January 2013
Skills
Agribusiness, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture, Agronomy, Greenhouse Management, Greenhouse
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ornamental Horticulture
Ball Horticultural Company June 2012 - Present
NCSU Dept of Horticultural Science June 2007 - June 2012
Skills
Botany, Plant Identification, Plant Pathology, Microsoft Office, English, Teaching, Plant Breeding, Floriculture, Vegetable Production, Sustainable Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Horticulture, Plant Taxonomy, Latin, Genetics, Biotechnology, Research, Product Development, Public Speaking, Gardening, Employee Management, Plant Physiology, Molecular Genetics
Education
North Carolina State University 2009 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
North Carolina State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Fields Auto Group March 2015 - Present
Knauz Automotive December 2012 - March 2015
Fleet Feet Sports - Chicago August 2011 - December 2012
Fleet Feet Sports July 2010 - August 2011
Ball Horticultural Company July 2005 - August 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, Marketing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Retail, Sales, Team Building, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Social Networking, Profit, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Vehicles, Account Management, Automotive, Dealers, Automotive Aftermarket, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Automobile
Education
Manatee Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
River Oaks Academy 1989 — 1993
High School Diploma, General Studies
University of Florida January 2014 - Present
University of Florida 2011 - Present
Civilation Restaurant Cooperative October 2009 - April 2012
Ball Horticultural Company 2012 - 2012
Chemical Engineering Lab January 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Ecology, GIS, Research, Music, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Policy
Education
University of Florida 2014 — 2017
Master's Degree, Interdisciplinary Ecology, concentration in Soil and Water Science
University of Florida 2011 — 2013
BA, Plant Sciences: Restoration Horticulture
University of Florida 2011 — 2013
Minor, Agricultural and Natural Resource Law
University of Florida
Minor, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Santa Fe College
AA, Environmental Science
USDA-ARS October 2013 - Present
University of Minnesota August 2008 - August 2012
University of Minnesota January 2010 - May 2010
University of Florida August 2005 - August 2008
University of Florida August 2005 - December 2007
Ball Horticultural Company May 2005 - August 2005
University of Florida January 2005 - May 2005
Van Wingerden International June 2004 - December 2004
South Brevard Nursery May 1996 - August 2001
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Applied Plant Sciences - Horticulture
University of Florida 2006 — 2008
Master of Science (MS), Horticulture
University of Florida 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Horticulture - Lansdscape and Nursery Management
University of Florida 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration
National Express August 2014 - Present
PSC Group, LLC July 2012 - August 2014
Ball Horticultural Company January 2008 - July 2012
Ball Horticultural Company April 2006 - January 2008
Ball Horticultural Company April 2005 - April 2006
Ball Horticultural Company December 2004 - April 2005
Skills
SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery, Web Parts, Powershell, .NET, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Services
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelors, Computer Science
Ball Horticultural Company September 2009 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company June 2008 - September 2009
Ball Horticultural Company May 1996 - June 2008
Archibald Candy Corporation (Fannie May Candies) May 1988 - May 1996
Skills
Analysis, SAP, Business Intelligence, ABAP, Application Development, Business Analysis, Business Strategy, Software Development, Data Warehousing, SAP BI, ERP, Integration, SAP BW, Troubleshooting, ITIL, SAP R/3, SAP Netweaver, Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Objects, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, SAP ERP
Education
Purdue University Calumet 1981 — 1985
BS, Computer Science
Campaign Stars 2015 - Present
The Nielsen Company 2013 - 2014
Beam 2011 - 2013
The Nielsen Company 2008 - 2011
E & J Gallo Winery 2005 - 2008
Gallo Sales Company 2003 - 2005
Newell Rubbermaid 2002 - 2003
Ball Horticultural Company May 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Spectra, IRI, Wine, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Nielsen, Marketing Strategy, Alcoholic Beverages, Account Management, Beverage Industry, Trade Marketing, Sales, Retail, FMCG, AC Nielsen, Space-planning, Key Account Development, Retail Category..., Brand Management, Consumer Products, Pricing, Grocery, Category Insights
Education
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
BATS School of Improv
Foundation Studies
Express Seed Company June 2011 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company April 1979 - April 2011
Skills
Horticulture, Agriculture, Gardening, Crop Protection, Garden
Education
The Ohio State University 1976 — 1977
B.S., Horticulture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1968 — 1972
B.S., Biology, Chemistry
Ball Horticultural Company January 2001 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company January 1998 - December 2001
Ball Horticultural Company September 1984 - December 1998
Skills
Horticulture, Gardening, Strategic Planning, SAP, Project Management, Product Management, Business Analysis, SD
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Ag Science/Ornamental Horticulture
Gordon Technical High School 1976 — 1980
St. Thecla Grade School 1968 — 1976
Ball Horticultural Company April 2011 - Present
The Brickman Group January 2008 - March 2011
The Brickman Group July 2006 - January 2007
The Brickman Group September 2005 - July 2006
DeVries Nursery & Garden Center June 2000 - September 2005
Skills
French, Spanish, Landscaping, Garden Design, Gardening, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Landscape Design, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Horticulture, Sales Management, B2B Marketing, Direct Sales, Floriculture, Vegetables, Flowers, Entomology, Trade Show..., Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Marketing, Growing Accounts, Green Living, Organic Gardening, Plant Identification, Master Gardener, Paper Craft, Annuals, Sales Support Tools, Sales, Landscape Management, Social Marketing, Generation Y, Landscape Maintenance, Garden, Agronomy, Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture, Agribusiness, Social Media, Trade Shows, Product Development
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2007 — 2011
2011
escem 2010 — 2010
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1999 — 2004
BS
Ball Horticultural Company September 1985 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, English, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Budgets, Sales Management, Sales, Research, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Retail, Windows, New Business Development, Product Development, Photoshop, Marketing, SAP, Agriculture, Horticulture
Education
NIU
Northern Illinois University
Ball Horticultural Company July 2011 - Present
HAVI Global Solutions January 2005 - May 2008
ConAgra Foods June 2002 - December 2004
ConAgra Foods, Inc June 2002 - January 2004
DFDS Transport Inc January 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Logistics, Warehousing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Ohio Northern University 1996 — 2000
HEAO
Ball Horticultural Company April 1979 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company April 1979 - Present
Education
Northern Illinois University 1971 — 1973
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Bare Associates International 2008 - Present
A Closer Look 2008 - Present
Date Quest 2005 - 2013
Measured Consumer Perspectives 2011 - 2012
W. Atlee Burpee May 2004 - November 2011
PanAmerican Seed 1989 - 2004
Ball Horticultural Company 1989 - 2004
Education
The Ohio State University 1987 — 1989
MBA, Finance
Sun Gro Horticulture January 2012 - June 2013
Sun Gro Horticulture April 2005 - December 2011
Sun Gro Horticulture January 2000 - April 2005
Sun Gro Horticulture July 1998 - January 2000
Ball Horticultural Company February 1992 - June 1998
Skills
Business Analysis, Product Marketing, Product Development, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, SWOT analysis, Product Strategy, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Marketing Management, Product Launch, Program Management, Market Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Go-to-market Strategy, Strategic Planning, Requirements Analysis, Analysis, Segmentation, Team Leadership, Product Life Cycle..., Marketing Communications, B2B, Pricing, Marketing Research, P&L Management, Business Process, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Team Building, Channel Marketing, Negotiation, Strategy Development, Business Planning, Retail, Budgeting, Advertising, Horticulture, Market Planning, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Public Relations
Education
University of Maryland College Park
Master
University of Maryland College Park
Master of Science
Utah State University, Logan
Bachelor of Science
Enesco, LLC February 2007 - Present
Enesco Group 2005 - 2007
Ambrosi & Associates 1999 - 2005
Black Dot Graphics 1998 - 2005
Applied Graphics Technologies, Inc. 1998 - 2005
Seven Worldwide, Inc. 1998 - 2005
Ball Seed Company 1991 - 1997
Ball Horticultural Company 1991 - 1997
Geo J Ball Inc 1991 - 1997
Arthur Andersen & Co. 1984 - 1991
Skills
Leadership, Process Improvement, Accounting, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Management, Auditing, Tax, Finance, Consolidation, SEC filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Managerial Finance, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, GAAP, US GAAP, Internal Controls, Acquisition Integration, Strategy, Cost Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Restructuring, Cash Flow, SEC Filings, Internal Audit
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1984
Bachelors of Science, Accountancy
Thornridge High School 1977 — 1980
Tree Source Wholesale Nursery April 2013 - August 2015
Garden Expo Wholesale Nursery February 2012 - March 2013
TMAC Nurseries, Inc. June 2006 - August 2011
Hines Horticulture June 2004 - June 2006
Hines Horticulture April 2003 - May 2004
Hines Horticulture August 2001 - April 2003
Hines Horticulture January 2001 - August 2001
Texas Agricultural Extension Service October 1997 - December 2000
Ball Horticultural Company June 2000 - August 2000
The Dallas Arboretum & Botanic Garden June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Horticulture, Purchasing, Budgets, Sales, Team Building, Process Improvement, Product Development, Marketing, Inventory Management, Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Leadership
Education
Texas A&M University
Horticulture, Horticulture, Business
Texas A&M University
Ball Horticultural Company August 1999 - Present
Ace Hardware 1996 - 1999
Nestle USA 1994 - 1996
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Budgets, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Customer Service, Sales Management, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Outlook, Agribusiness, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership
Education
Mount Mercy College 1989 — 1993
Administrative Mgt/Mrktg
Ball Horticultural Company Landscape Business ManagerBall Horticultural CompanyDecember 1989 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1987
Ball Horticultural Company January 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Landscaping, Recruiting
Education
University of Guelph 1983 — 1986
Miner Enterprises, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Miner Enterprises, Inc. July 2013 - September 2014
Ball Horticultural Company September 2000 - July 2013
Ball Horticultural Company July 1996 - September 2000
Ball Horticultural Company December 1994 - July 1996
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Performance Management, Workshop Facilitation, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Profit, Payroll, Project Management, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Training, Management, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, Time Management, Strategy, Analysis, Program Management, FMLA, Organizational..., Policy, Talent Acquisition
Education
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree in Management, Concentration in Human Resources
Waubonsee Community College 1990 — 1992
Associates, General Education - Business
Ball Horticultural Company September 2010 - Present
Ball Horticultural June 2002 - November 2012
Lowes January 2002 - June 2002
Growing Grounds March 1998 - April 2002
Growing Grounds March 1998 - January 2002
Four Seasons Farm May 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Sales Operations, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Horticulture, Management, Nonprofits, Agribusiness, Event Planning, Advertising, Public Speaking, Product Development, Sales, Garden, Program Management, Sales Management, Retail, Gardening, Account Management, Leadership, Vegetables, Budgets, Customer Service, Agriculture, Inventory Management, Crop Protection, Landscaping, Agronomy, Floriculture, Trade Shows, Garden Design, Fundraising, Nursery, Landscape Design, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Time Management, Perennials, Merchandising, Plant Propagation, Plant Identification, Marketing Communications, Greenhouse
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Ornamental Horticulture
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Ornamental Horticulture
Community Involvement
Bachelor of Science, Ornamental Horticulture
Ansell July 2014 - Present
Microflex September 2011 - June 2014
Microflex November 2010 - September 2011
Microflex September 2008 - November 2010
Ball Horticultural Company August 2004 - September 2008
Skills
Product Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, New Business Development, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Management, Sales, Strategy
Education
Northern Illinois University 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Ball Horticultural Company October 2001 - Present
MB's Better Blooms December 1986 - November 2001
Skills
Vegetables, Market Research, Forecasting, Agribusiness, Landscaping, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Retail, Landscape Design, Irrigation
Education
Penn State University 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture
The Ohio State University 1980 — 1982
Asscociates of Applied Science from the Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster Ohio, Floriculture
Natural Beauty By Margie GrowerHampshire FarmsApril 2014 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company 2010 - 2013
Skills
Beauty, Cosmetics, Skin Care, Small Business
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2001 — 2003
Bachelors degree, Plant and Soil Science
Ball Horticultural Company October 2003 - Present
Janoski Farms Inc. November 1989 - September 2003
Chapon's Greenhouse February 1986 - November 1989
Skills
Horticulture
Education
Penn State University 1986 — 1988
Horticulture
University of Georgia September 2014 - Present
Suds and Lather August 2013 - Present
State Botanical Garden of Georgia May 2014 - September 2014
University of Georgia August 2012 - May 2014
Carpe Diem International Education 2010 - October 2012
Global Routes June 2011 - August 2011
American Takii January 2009 - September 2010
University of Georgia August 2008 - December 2008
James Greenhouses, Inc May 2007 - June 2008
Ball Horticultural Company November 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Horticulture, Spanish, Research, Training, Management, Sales Operations, Marketing, Analysis, Sales, Program Management, Budgets, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Data Analysis
Education
The University of Georgia 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Horticulture
Zamorano 2004 — 2004
Horticulture, Aquaculture, Veterinary Sciences
The University of Georgia 2000 — 2004
BS, Horticulture
Ball Horticultural Company January 2006 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company March 2002 - December 2006
Chicago Tribune 1985 - 2000
Education
North Central College 2004 — 2006
MBA, Accounting
Proven Winners February 2000 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company February 1993 - January 2000
Skills
Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Consumer Media, Advertising, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Account Management, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Product Development, Horticulture, Online Advertising, Public Relations, New Business Development, Management, Blogging
Education
Northern Illinois University 1989 — 1993
Bachelors, Business Management
Ball Horticultural Company October 2011 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company July 1999 - October 2011
Ball Horticultural Company October 1987 - July 1999
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Excel, Customer Relations, Public Speaking, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Business Intelligence, PowerPoint, Writing, Outlook, Word, Research, Product Management, Troubleshooting, Employee Relations, ERP, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, SAP R/3, Management, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, SAP Testing, SAP XI, Project Management, Budgets
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
BACHELOR, SCIENCE IN BUSINESS/ Sustainable Enterprise Management
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
Associate, Medical Administration
Schönheit Gardens November 2013 - Present
Schönheit Gardens December 2012 - Present
Schonheit Gardens March 2011 - November 2012
North Carolina State University August 2008 - June 2010
Ball Horticultural Company May 2006 - August 2006
Longwood Gardens 2005 - 2005
Olbrich Botanical Gardens May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Horticulture, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research, Marketing, Excel, Writing, Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Landscaping, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Garden, Program Management, Gardening
Education
North Carolina State University 2006 — 2008
M.S., Horticultural Science
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 2002 — 2006
B.S, Horticulture
Ball Horticultural Company December 1991 - Present
University of Maryland, College Park January 1984 - December 1991
Colorado State University October 1982 - December 1984
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Consulting, Supply Chain..., Product Development, Horticulture, Factory, Program Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Logistics, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sustainability, Product Management, Analysis, Management, Agronomy, R&D, Irrigation, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Landscaping, Biotechnology, Gardening, SAP, Research, Agrochemicals, Crop Protection, Garden, Greenhouse, Entomology, Project Management, Plant Identification, Team Building, Business Planning, Plant Pathology, Sustainable Agriculture, Floriculture
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1982
PhD, Horticulture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1980
MS, Horticulture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1977
BS, Horticulture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1977
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), horticulture
University of St. Thomas 1973 — 1974
Biology
St. John's 1969 — 1973
Ball Horticultural Company December 2013 - Present
Education
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Meeting Company January 1985 - Present
AAUW 1977 - 2010
Ball Horticultural Company August 1982 - January 1985
Ball Horticultural Company August 1977 - August 1982
Skills
Budgets, Location Intelligence, Food & Beverage, Registration, Trade Shows, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Negotiation, Tourism, Management, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Fundraising, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1973 — 1977
Floricultural Marketing, Marketing, Advertising and Horticulture
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science (BS), Floricultural Marketing
WCCHS
Ball Floraplant April 2010 - Present
J-n-G Blooms August 2001 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company May 2007 - May 2010
SMith Gardens Inc January 1992 - June 2007
Education
North Carolina State University 1977 — 2001
BS, Horticulture, IPM
Ball Horticultural Company August 2005 - Present
United Online August 1999 - August 2005
Education
Oakton Community College 1972 — 1974
Associates, Social Science and Business
Ball Horticultural Company February 2013 - Present
Hinsdale Nurseries May 2007 - February 2013
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Negotiation, Budgets, Leadership, Sales, Public Speaking, Marketing, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Operations Management, Product Development, Retail, Event Planning, Sales Management, Microsoft Word, Management, Research, Photoshop, Nonprofits, Social Media, Purchasing, Account Management, Social Networking, Public Relations, Fundraising, Time Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Market Research
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 2011 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concentration in Marketing, coursework in supply chain
Purdue University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Dietetics
Benet Academy
First Baptist Church Geneva Product development managerBall Horticultural Company1988 - 1989
Ball Horticultural Company 1984 - 1988
Skills
Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Budgets, Community Outreach, Teaching, Leadership, Leadership Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1984
Masters, Horticulure
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1977 — 1982
Bachelors, botany
Owner August 2013 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company May 2011 - August 2013
Millward Brown August 2010 - May 2011
Millward Brown June 2009 - August 2010
Crate & Barrel May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Retail Marketing, Retail Sales, Microsoft Excel, SAP, SAP BI, Marketing Research, Event Planning, Merchandising, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing..., Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Ball Horticultural Company March 2015 - Present
DeVry Education Group September 2010 - March 2015
Blackman Kallick July 2009 - April 2010
Miller, Cooper & Co., Ltd. August 2004 - June 2009
Topel Forman, LLC November 2000 - July 2004
Skills
Internal Controls, GAAP, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Finance, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Budgets, CPA, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1996 — 2000
BBA, Accounting
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Ball Horticultural Company Vice President Information SystemsSeminis1997 - 2000
Seminis 1997 - 2000
Incotec 1996 - 1997
PetoSeed 1989 - 1996
PetoSeed 1989 - 1996
PetoSeed 1986 - 1989
Education
University of California, Davis 1975 — 1977
MS, Plant Pathology
University of California, Davis 1973 — 1975
BS, Plant Pathology
Ball Horticultural Company June 2000 - Present
Skills
Horticulture, Research, Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, English, Word, Inventory Management, Public Speaking
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, ornamental horticulture
Ball Horticultural Company July 2010 - Present
Beds and Borders South December 2007 - April 2011
Lowe's Home Improvement July 2007 - December 2007
UPS October 2005 - July 2007
Quality Plants February 2003 - July 2007
Troy Flower Shop February 2003 - June 2007
Casa Flora Inc July 2001 - February 2003
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1991 — 1993
BS, Horticulture
Image Industries, Inc November 2014 - Present
Raue Center For The Arts November 2011 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company November 2010 - November 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, SolidWorks, SQL, Python, CNC Programming, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Inventory Management, Shipping & Receiving, Microscopy, Mathematical Analysis, Statistical Data...
Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological and Physical Sciences, 3.4
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Mathematics, 3.8
Agrotech Research Farm 2010 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company 2006 - 2010
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2001 - 2005
Skills
Genetics
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2001 — 2005
PhD, Plant Breeding and Genetics
University of Jamestown 1997 — 2001
BA, Biology, Chemistry
Ball Horticultural Company June 2006 - June 2011
Ball Horticultural Company May 2006 - June 2011
Skills
Horticulture, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop Protection, Vegetables, Plant Breeding, Gardening, Garden, Perennials, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Landscaping, SAP, Product Development, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Phoenix
BS, MBA not finished, Science / Business
Ball Horticultural Company
Skills
Horticulture, Plant Breeding
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Ball Horticultural Company May 2011 - Present
Premiertech Horticulture 2007 - 2011
Mchutchison 1998 - 2005
Skills
Negotiating, Public Speaking, Sales, Horticulture, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Trade Shows, Pricing, Sales Management, Customer Service
Education
Oklahoma State University 1978 — 1981
Ball Horticultural Company 1996 - Present
Skills
Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Marketing, Sales, Strategic Planning, Management, Product Development, Customer Service, Market Research, Agribusiness, Marketing Strategy, Agriculture
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BFA Graphic Design
Ball Horticultural Company May 2013 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company September 2009 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Operations, SAP, SAP BI, Seed Production, Horticulture
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Aumsville Rural Fire Protection District July 2014 - Present
Ball Horticultural Company December 2009 - August 2013
Ritz Camera & Image April 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Advertising Sales, Events Coordination, Corporate Events, Wedding Photography, Portrait Photography, Office Administration, EMT, Budgets, Administrative..., Customer Service, Data Entry, Inventory Management, Management, Office Management, Sales
Education
The University of Memphis
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Ventura College