Dairy Farmers of America
Industry: Farming company
DescriptionDairy Farmers of America Inc. is a national milk marketing cooperative in the United States. It is owned by and serves more than 14,500 dairy farmer-members representing more than 8,500 dairy farms in 48 states. Headquarters: Kansas City, Kansas, United States Revenue: 13.5 billion USD (2016) CEO: Richard P. (Rick) Smith (1 Jan 2006–) Number of employees: 6,000 Founded: 1998 Subsidiaries: Kemps, Hiland Dairy Foods Company, LLC,
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Dairy Farmers of America Employees
ACUITY, A Mutual Insurance Company January 2015 - Present
ACUITY, A Mutual Insurance Company June 2012 - January 2015
St. Norbert College January 2011 - May 2012
Georgia-Pacific LLC May 2011 - December 2011
Dairy Farmers of America May 2010 - August 2010
Plymouth Aquatic Center May 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Research, Social Media, Marketing, Leadership, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
St. Norbert College 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration, General Management Concentration
Dairy Farmers of America January 2013 - Present
Cargill May 2012 - August 2012
Texas A&M AgriLife May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exchange, PowerPoint, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Marketing
Education
Texas Tech University 2011 — 2012
Master of Agribusiness, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Texas Tech University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Simmons Pet Foods November 2009 - April 2012
Dairy Farmers of America September 2008 - September 2009
Tejas Industries February 2005 - December 2007
Stockman Consulting February 2004 - May 2005
Skills
HACCP, Dairy, Food Processing, Food Industry, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Ingredients, Manufacturing, Food, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Quality System, FDA, SQF, BRC, Product Development, Packaging, Sop
Education
University of Arkansas 2010 — 2011
FDA Better Processing School
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1980 — 1992
Business Administration, Business/Economics
American Institute of Baking
HACCP, Faood & Safety Sanitation, Principles of Warehouse Sanitation, Advanced Pest Control, QA Mana
Eurofins Group November 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America October 2013 - August 2014
Pfizer March 2012 - October 2013
Shippensburg University August 2011 - March 2012
Old Dominion Freight Line November 2005 - December 2008
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biotechnology/Biochemistry
Elanco (a Division of Eli Lilly) June 2009 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America February 2004 - June 2009
Dairy Farmers of America February 2004 - May 2005
Dairy Farmers of America February 1999 - February 2004
Dairy Farmers of America 1997 - 1999
Borden Foods Inc 1996 - 1997
Borden Foods Inc 1995 - 1996
Borden Foods Inc 1994 - 1995
Borden Foods Inc 1993 - 1994
Skills
Global Business..., Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Communications, Food & Beverage, Food Industry, Trade Marketing, Sales Management, Catagory Management, Strategic Influence, Dairy Products, Dairy, Business Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Cheese, Strategy, FMCG, Product Development, Supply Chain, Selling, Food, Key Account Development, Forecasting, Sales Operations, National Accounts, Sales, Business Planning, Key Account Management, P&L Management, Consumer Products, Social Media, Sustainability, Pharmaceutical Industry, Consulting, Biotechnology, Market Analysis, Market Access, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Pricing, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Marketing, New Business Development
Education
The Ohio State University - Max Fisher School of Business 1990 — 1992
B.S., Finance
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business 1990 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1988 — 1990
Business, Marketing
Mercer County PA Child and Youth Services September 2015 - Present
AWARE, Inc. June 2015 - September 2015
AWARE January 2014 - October 2014
Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. February 2008 - May 2010
NAPA AUTO PARTS January 2008 - February 2008
US Coast Guard August 1995 - June 2007
USDA Farm Service Agency February 2001 - August 2002
Dairy Farmers of America April 2000 - May 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking
Education
University of Akron School of Law 2014 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Penn State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Admnistration of Justice, Senior
Knapp Center for Childhood Development June 2014 - Present
Someplace Safe December 2013 - April 2015
TWLOHA Inc. - KSU UChapter December 2012 - December 2014
Covelli Enterprises May 2013 - December 2013
Dairy Farmers of America May 2012 - May 2013
Thiel College August 2010 - May 2012
Progressive Business Publications 2010 - 2011
Skills
Passion for Helping..., Safety Case Management, Client Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Community Mental Health, Domestic Violence..., Domestic Violence, Child Welfare, Mental Health Care, Mental Illness, Safety Planning, Writing Skills, Mental Health, Family Services, Helping Clients Succeed, Helping Others Succeed, Awareness Raising, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Analysis, Billing, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Leadership, Social Services, Multicultural, Social Psychology, Sociology, Nonprofits, Resume Writing, Fundraising, Editing, Social Media, Event Planning, Mathematics, Social Networking, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable, SAP BI, SAP ERP, Business Intelligence, Writing
Education
Kent State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology
Thiel College 2010 — 2012
Actuarial Studies and Accounting, 3.63
The University of Akron 2008 — 2009
LaBrae High School 2004 — 2008
Dairy Farmers of America June 2013 - Present
Stifel Nicolaus Weisel July 2011 - June 2013
Dairy Farmers of America June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Finance, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investments, Corporate Finance
Education
University of Kansas 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Entrepreneurship Concentration
Robert Half April 2015 - August 2015
Tejas Tubular June 2014 - February 2015
TMK IPSCO May 2013 - June 2014
Dairy Farmers of America March 2012 - March 2013
Continental mixers 2011 - 2012
ULA - United Launch Alliance - Lockheed Martin & Boeing March 2008 - March 2011
Kimball International 2007 - 2008
Skills
Forecasting, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Cost Accounting, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Six Sigma, Variance Analysis, Budgets, Business Analysis, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Accounting, Program Management, Management, Project Planning, Project Management, Financial Forecasting, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Financial Statements, GAAP, Leadership, Finance
Education
University of Houston 2013 — 2014
CAP Program, Accounting
The University of Texas-Pan American 2004 — 2007
Bachelors in Business Administration, FINANCE
The Mathis Group December 2010 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America August 2007 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America November 2003 - August 2007
Missouri Dept of Conservation April 2002 - November 2002
Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar October 1999 - April 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, Windows, Troubleshooting, Operations Management, Help Desk Support, Active Directory, Servers, Operating Systems, Networking, Technical Support, Software Documentation, Security, Project Management, Data Center, Writing, Visioning, Help Desk Management, Microsoft Project, Workfront Project..., ServiceNow, SharePoint, Squarespace, WordPress
Education
Southwest Baptist University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science degree, Biology
Yofe Cafe February 2013 - December 2013
Marquette Commercial Finance February 2010 - February 2011
Marquette Business Credit October 2009 - November 2009
Lighthouse Fellowship May 2006 - August 2007
Temple Christian School August 2002 - December 2004
Eagle Construction & Environmental Services, LP July 2001 - August 2002
EnSafe September 1998 - July 2001
Dairy Farmers of America May 1997 - September 1998
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Science, Environmental Impact..., Technical Writing, Report Writing, Laboratory Skills, Sample Management, Emergency Management, Highly Organized &..., Communication Skills, Non-profit Volunteer, Publication Development, Marketing Communications, Photography, Graphic Design, Yearbook, Invoice Verification, Customer Service, Collections, Secondary Education, Newsletters, Publishing, Advertising, Environmental Issues, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce 1992 — 1997
BS, Earth Science, Environmental Science
JBS March 2015 - August 2015
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. January 2015 - April 2015
Conservice September 2014 - December 2014
Dairy Farmers of America May 2014 - August 2014
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. January 2014 - April 2014
Skills
Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, Tax Preparation, Microsoft Excel, Bank Reconciliation, Tax Returns, Accounting, Tax, Microsoft Word, VBA, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, SAP, Leadership, Teleform
Education
Utah State University 2013 — 2016
Accounting
Snow College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting
Adams Wholesale Supply Inc June 2015 - Present
Petsmart July 2014 - June 2015
Russell Feed and Supply June 2001 - July 2014
Fort Worth Animal Medical Hopital March 1999 - June 2001
Dairy Farmers of America January 1998 - June 2001
FC Cattle Company August 1988 - June 2001
Hulen South Animal Hospital September 1996 - May 1999
Lakeside Vet 1995 - 1998
Benbrook Animal Hospital 1992 - 1995
Skills
Customer Service, Event Management, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Project Planning, Management, Retail, Microsoft Office, Training, Operations Management, Team Building, Merchandising, Logistics, Sales, Purchasing, Event Planning, Marketing, Advertising, Business Development, Social Networking, Access, Trade Shows, Budgets, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Process Scheduler, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Sales Operations
Education
Tarleton State University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Weatherford College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Agriculture Business
Dairy Farmers of America October 2012 - Present
Winking Lizard Tavern February 2010 - Present
Trinity Health System June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Research, Strategic Planning, Photography, Public Relations, Copywriting, Leadership, Press Releases, Event Planning, Microsoft Word
Education
The University of Akron 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations/Organizational Communication
Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats April 2007 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America October 2003 - March 2007
Skills
Retail Sales, Foodservice Distribution, Culinary Management, Menu Development, Freight Analysis, Culinary Skills, Multi-Unit Sales, Cost Management, Product Identification, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Food Industry, Food, Sales, Freight, Food Processing, Grocery, P&L, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Catering
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1999 — 2000
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Texas A&M University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Business and Management
FedEx Services June 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 2013 - August 2013
JPC Productions August 2008 - October 2012
Liberty Mutual Insurance March 2009 - March 2011
H&R Block August 2008 - March 2009
Institute for Social Science Research - Capstone Poll February 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Sports, Marketing, Data Analysis, Management, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Analysis, Highly personable, Microsoft Excel, Research, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Telecommunications, Social Networking, Strategic Public...
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Strategy, Operations Management, General Business Administration
University of Alabama 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Information Science, Telecommunication and Film
Dairy Farmers of America July 2015 - Present
The WhiteWave Foods Company March 2014 - February 2015
Dean Foods April 2007 - February 2014
Dean Foods May 1997 - March 2007
Dean Foods May 1988 - April 1997
Dean Foods January 1986 - April 1988
Dean Foods September 1984 - December 1985
Skills
JD Edwards, EDI, IBM iSeries, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, SAP, Hyperion Enterprise, Business Process, IT Management, Project Management, Change Management, Technical Leadership, Leadership, IT Strategy, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Management
Education
Rhode Island College 1988 — 1997
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Management Information Systems, General
Dairy Farmers of America November 2013 - Present
Soda Pop Graphics August 2013 - November 2013
Department Zero June 2013 - August 2013
Truman State University August 2012 - May 2013
Truman State University January 2011 - May 2013
FreeMan Marketing May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Project Management, Print Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Team Management, Graphic Design, Event Planning, InDesign, Visual Communication, Illustrator, Typography, Layout, Web Design, Photoshop, Photography, Branding Experience, Illustration, Dreamweaver, Mac, Print Publication Design
Education
Truman State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Visual Communications
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company May 2015 - Present
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company May 2014 - May 2015
Cost Company September 2013 - May 2014
Dairy Farmers of America May 2011 - August 2013
Skills
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Management, Project Estimation, Primavera P6, Pre-construction, Residential Construction, Industrial Construction, Revit, Food Manufacturing, Refrigeration, Sage Timberline Office, MS Project, Engineering, Microsoft Project, Prolog
Education
Penn State University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (B.A.E.), Construction Management
Pantheon Institute, Rome, Italy 2012 — 2012
Penn State Architectural Engineering Study Abroad Program
Dairy Farmers of America July 2013 - Present
Visiting Nurse Association of Kansas City July 2011 - Present
Parker and Lynch April 2011 - June 2013
EFL Associates, a CBIZ Company October 2009 - November 2010
State Street Bank April 2000 - September 2007
Parker + Lynch Ajilon November 1993 - April 2000
Skills
Executive Search, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Talent Management, Internet Recruiting, College Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Financial Services, Contract Recruitment, Account Management, Accounting, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Analytics, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Temporary Staffing, Screening, HRIS, Start-ups, CRM
Education
University of Kansas
BBA, Accounting and Business Admin
Empire Livestock Marketing LLC January 2015 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America January 2011 - Present
Town of Amsterdam November 2004 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America April 2002 - December 2010
Crowley foods January 2000 - April 2002
Randall Implement October 1994 - December 1999
Skills
Dairy Products, Dairy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Food, Food Industry, Ingredients, Farms, Food Safety
Education
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 1981 — 1982
ASA, Animal Husbandry
PRN Ambulance, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Brake Parts Inc LLC June 2013 - March 2014
Dairy Farmers of America July 2012 - December 2013
Kings Community Action Org November 2010 - January 2012
Jostens August 1999 - October 2010
Skills
Global Human Resources..., Labor Relations, Union Avoidance Training, Union Negotiations, Alternative Dispute..., HR Department Start-up, FMLA/ADA/EEOC/WC, AAP Preperation, Staffing Recruitment..., Benefits Administration, HR Project Management, Employee Training, Performance Management, New Hire Orientations, Employee Handbooks, HR Policy Formulation, Organizational..., HRIS, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Training
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.5
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.9
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 1998 — 2000
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.9
Clark Construction January 2007 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 2006 - December 2006
Skills
OSHA Trainer, First Aid and CPR..., CHST, STS, OSHA 30-Hour, Fall Protection, Safety Consulting, Behavior Based Safety, Hazard Recognition, Hazard Analysis, Safety Training, Construction Safety, Safety Auditing, Accident Investigation, Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Industrial Safety, OSHA Certified, Construction Management, Inspection, Safety Management..., Respirator Fit Testing, OSHA Record Keeping, Workplace Safety
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Occupational Safety and Health Management
North East High School
AgriCorps August 2015 - Present
Fox Dairy 2002 - Present
Capital Farm Credit January 2013 - December 2014
Vista Bank February 2011 - January 2013
Dairy Farmers of America May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Bilingual, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Agriculture, Dairy, Farms, Financial Analysis, Credit Analysis, Financial Statements, Agribusiness, Analysis, Commercial Lending, Commercial Banking, Loans
Education
Texas Tech University 2012 — 2014
Master of Agribusiness
Texas Tech University 2010 — 2013
B.S., Agribusiness
Dairy Farmers of America March 2015 - Present
Fust Charles Chambers LLP October 2013 - March 2015
Fust Charles Chambers October 2011 - September 2013
Novelis 2008 - 2009
Skills
CPA, US GAAP, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Tax, IFRS, Big 4, Account Reconciliation, Assurance, External Audit, Revenue Recognition
Education
SUNY Geneseo 2010 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Accounting
SUNY Geneseo 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Dairy Farmers of America August 1999 - Present
Suntrol Company May 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Business Process Design, Software Project..., Programming, Software Development, Business Process, Management, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Integration, Requirements Analysis, SQL, SharePoint, DB2, Business Analysis, Software Documentation
Education
The University of Akron 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Computer Science
DD Williamson July 2012 - Present
McCormick March 2009 - July 2012
McCormick February 2007 - March 2009
McCormick September 2004 - February 2007
Upstate Niagara Coop 2000 - 2004
Dairy Farmers of America 1998 - 2000
Skills
Food Industry, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, GMP, Sensory Evaluation
Education
Penn State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
Dairy Farmers of America March 2010 - Present
Dean Foods 2007 - 2010
TRC Nutritional Labs 2007 - 2008
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry, Dairy, GMP, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Dairy Products, SQF, Retort, Problem Solving, Leadership, Quality System, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, R&D, Food Microbiology, Food Processing
Education
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1990
BS, Food Science & Technology
Dairy Farmers of America April 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc January 2008 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America September 2001 - December 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis
Education
Rockhurst University 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business
The Ohio State University 1999 — 2001
M.S., Agricultural Economics
The Ohio State University 1995 — 1999
B.S., Agricultural Economics
Dairy Farmers of America June 2014 - Present
AGCO Corporation March 2014 - May 2014
Seivers Farm Market 2010 - March 2014
Penn State Erie, the Behrend College September 2009 - May 2010
Kocher's Greenhouse August 2006 - August 2008
Skills
RSLogix, FactoryTalk View Studio, MPLAB, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Pspice, PLC Allen Bradley, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, HP, Automobile, Farm Equipment, Mechanical Aptitude, PLC Programming, Electrical Engineering, Power Tools, Microsoft Word, Leadership
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 2008 — 2013
Minor, Technical Sales
M. Tobia Properties LLC March 2015 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America April 2014 - Present
Dairylea Cooperative, Inc. September 2010 - April 2014
Dairylea Cooperative, Inc. March 2006 - October 2010
Kohl's Department Stores March 2008 - May 2010
Kohl's Department Stores June 2007 - March 2008
Dairylea Cooperative, Inc. June 2004 - March 2006
WTVH-5 October 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Databases, Program Management, Management, Software Development, Visual Basic, Financial Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Syracuse University 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Science
Dairy Farmers of America July 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America October 2009 - Present
Dean Foods September 2006 - September 2009
Dean Foods March 2006 - August 2006
Dean Foods August 2001 - February 2006
Dean Foods January 1999 - July 2001
Dean Foods February 1998 - December 1998
Morningstar Foods April 1996 - January 1998
Morningstar Foods February 1995 - March 1996
Skills
Mergers, Pricing, Contract Negotiations, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Strategy Development, Project Management, Financial Forecasting, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Planning, Forecasting
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business
MBA
Texas Christian University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Midwest Dairy Association January 2014 - Present
Midwest Dairy Association January 2009 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America April 1990 - June 2008
Skills
Dairy, Agriculture, Food, Food Industry, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Food Safety, Agribusiness, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Policy, Leadership Development, Editing, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Leadership, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
The Ohio State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Dairy Science
Laporte Consultants Inc. / Laporte Experts Consultants inc. April 2015 - Present
Air Products and Chemicals January 2011 - April 2015
ISPE 2001 - 2012
RPA Engineering June 2009 - January 2011
TSD/Optimations 2003 - 2009
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2003
Bayer 1998 - 1999
Dairy Farmers of America 1997 - 1998
Merck 1996 - 1997
The Hershey Company 1985 - 1996
Skills
Controls, Installation, Instrumentation, Engineering, Commissioning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Construction Management, Construction, FDA, GMP, Validation, Biotechnology, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Facilities Management, Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Cross-functional Team..., Internal Controls, Project Engineering, Project Management, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Software Installation, Sop, V
Education
University of Connecticut 1985 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Economics, 3.78
Penn State University 1977 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, 3.25GPA
BIG TEX TRAILERS May 2014 - Present
DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA April 2012 - May 2014
ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA), INC February 2011 - February 2012
BLUARC MANAGEMENT GROUP November 2009 - September 2010
FUJIFILM HOLDINGS AMERICA CORP September 2003 - August 2009
NITRAM, INC March 2000 - March 2003
PEL LABORATORIES, INC January 1995 - August 1999
ANACHEM, INC June 1989 - December 1994
ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, INC March 1987 - May 1989
Skills
EHS, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Occupational Health, Safety Management..., Industrial Hygiene, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Risk Assessment, Industrial Safety, Manufacturing, Quality System, ISO 14001, Sustainability, Six Sigma, Hazardous Waste..., Auditing, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Training, Leadership, Hazardous Materials, Environmental Auditing, HAZWOPER, EPA, Behavior Based Safety, Hazard Recognition, Inspection, Process Safety..., Emergency Management, Ergonomics, First Aid, Quality Assurance, Safety Training, Energy, Risk Management, Accident Investigation, ISO, Workplace Safety, Hazard Analysis, Supervisory Skills, EHS Audits, EHS Management Systems, Food Safety, Safety, Hazard Identification
Education
Tarleton State University
Master of Science / Bachelor of Science, Biology / Chemistry
The University of Texas at Arlington
Amerisafe Consulting and Safety Services October 2014 - Present
Justifacts Credential Verification, Inc. January 2013 - July 2014
Austin Powder Company 2002 - 2011
Dairy Farmers of America December 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Hazardous Materials, Safety Training, Training, Inspection, Fall Protection, Transportation, Lock Out Tag Out, Mining, Hearing Conservation, MSDS, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, DOT Compliance, Inventory Management, Environmental Awareness, Environmental...
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1999 — 2002
Bachelor Of Science, Safety And Environmental Management
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. November 2012 - Present
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. October 2010 - November 2012
AutoSoft Inc March 2005 - August 2006
Dairy Farmers of America September 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Data Analysis, Statistics, Economics, Business Analysis, Research, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Access, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Training, Quantitative Finance, Microsoft Excel, Databases, SQL, Management
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics, GPA 3.58 (Cum Laude)
IRI May 2014 - Present
Evolve24 May 2013 - December 2013
Dairy Farmers of America July 2004 - May 2013
Interstate Brands Corporation 1991 - 2004
Skills
IRI, Nielsen, Trade Marketing, Analytics, Pricing, Management, National Accounts, Categorization, Sales, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, AC Nielsen, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, FMCG, Key Account Development, Spectra, Forecasting, P&L Management, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Inventory Management, Strategy, Income Statement, Marketing, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Sales Operations
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1987 — 1990
BA, English Literature
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1985 — 1986
BA Humanities, General Courses
AT&T February 2012 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 2010 - February 2012
90.7 KJHK Radio August 2008 - January 2011
Barkley January 2010 - May 2010
KU Dance Marathon August 2009 - April 2010
KUJH-TV January 2008 - January 2010
WBAY-TV May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Copywriting, Social Media, Press Releases, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Newspaper, Media Relations, Public Relations, Editing, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Journalism, Facebook, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Newspapers
Education
West Virginia University 2013 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Integrated Marketing Communications
The University of Kansas 2006 — 2010
School; Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communications; Journalism News/information emphasis and strategic communication, 3.91 GPA
Consortium of Universities for International Studies 2009 — 2009
Journalism
Notre Dame Academy 2002 — 2006
H.S. Diploma, Journalism
Zinpro Corporation January 2000 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 1987 - December 1999
Skills
Dairy Products, Food Processing, Ingredients, HACCP, Dairy, GMP, Animal Nutrition, Food Industry, Food, Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Safety, Cheese, Ice Cream, Food Manufacturing, Agriculture
Education
South Dakota State University 1983 — 1987
B.S., Dairy Science
Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives Inc. & Buckeye Power, Inc. April 2012 - Present
New York Farm Bureau September 2010 - June 2012
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation November 2009 - July 2010
ABN Radio January 2009 - September 2009
97.1 The Fan March 2009 - June 2009
Dairy Farmers of America June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Social Media, Radio Production, News Writing, Promotional event..., Sports Media, Graphic Design
Education
The Ohio State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communication, English
Dairy Farmers of America 2004 - Present
Campbell Soup Company March 1989 - December 1999
Skills
Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Food, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Operations Management, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Management, Process Improvement, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Supply Chain Management, HACCP, Supply Chain..., Dairy, 5S, Six Sigma, Warehouse Management, FMCG, Demand Planning, Project Management, Forecasting, Logistics, Inventory Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BS, Industrial Engineering
Dairy Farmers of America November 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America June 2014 - November 2014
Dairy Farmers of America July 2012 - June 2014
Bryan Cave September 2008 - July 2012
The Boeing Company January 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Corporate Law, Securities, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Bankruptcy, Due Diligence, Client Counseling, Acquisitions, Business Acquisition, Litigation Management, Legal Compliance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Joint Ventures
Education
Saint Louis University School of Law 2004 — 2008
Juris Doctorate, Law
Truman State University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Lee's Summit North
Inspiritu, LLC March 2009 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America January 2008 - March 2009
NOBLE January 2004 - October 2007
Martin Consulting 2002 - 2004
Generous Giving 2002 - 2004
Skills
Business Intelligence, Database Design, Software Development, SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Databases, Business Intelligence..., iPhone development, .NET, Visual C#, Visual Basic, SQL Server 2000-2008, SQL Server Analysis..., SQL Server Integration..., Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, Analysis Services, ASP.NET, Web Development, Windows Server, Integration, Software Documentation, SharePoint, SQL, Leadership, Consulting
Education
Southwest Baptist University 1991 — 1996
B.M., Church Music
Fort Osage Vo-Tech 1989 — 1990
Business Computer Programming
Centennial Animal Hospital August 2010 - Present
Heartland Farms March 2008 - June 2009
Dairy Farmers of America September 1985 - February 2008
Education
Riverside City College 1995 — 1996
Certificate Programs
Exit Realty by the Sea July 2010 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America March 2004 - February 2010
Exit Realty So Cal 2010 - 2010
Exit Realty 2010 - 2010
Education
University of California, Irvine 2002 — 2004
Dairy Farmers of America July 2014 - Present
PwC September 2012 - July 2014
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Assurance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Statements, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Internal Audit, External Audit, CPA, SEC filings, US GAAP, Big 4, Time Management, Financial Modeling
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2012
Master's degree, Accounting
University of Kansas 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
B. E. Smith May 2015 - Present
JE Dunn Construction January 2015 - April 2015
PlattForm June 2013 - August 2014
Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions March 2013 - June 2013
Saint Luke's Home Care and Hospice November 2010 - November 2012
Garmin International May 2010 - August 2010
Dairy Farmers of America March 2008 - December 2008
H&R Block 1999 - 2008
Ace Personnel 1992 - 1994
Ace Personnel 1992 - 1994
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Onboarding, Interviews, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, HRIS, Sourcing, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Employee Training, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, Technical Recruiting, PeopleSoft, Vendor Management, Training, Personnel Management, Temporary Placement, Talent Acquisition
Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
TCU Neeley Fellows August 2012 - Present
EY January 2015 - March 2015
Texas Christian University January 2014 - August 2014
Alpha Delta Pi January 2013 - December 2013
Dairy Farmers of America June 2013 - August 2013
Alpha Delta Pi March 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Microsoft Certified:..., Leadership, Accounting, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Teamwork
Education
Texas Christian University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business 2011 — 2015
BBA, Accounting
Blue Valley High School 2007 — 2011
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Wenger Feeds May 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America January 2014 - April 2014
Dairy Farmers of America January 2013 - December 2013
Dairy Farmers of America July 2012 - December 2012
Penn State University August 2008 - May 2012
Wenger Feeds May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Dairy, Marketing Strategy
Education
Penn State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agribusiness Management
McDonogh School 1999 — 2008
Experis IT June 2015 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America November 2014 - June 2015
Valorem Consulting Group May 2013 - November 2014
Cerner Corporation November 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Time Management, Leadership, Project Management, Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Microsoft Office, Marketing, MS Project, Office 365, TFS, Training, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Spanish, Project Planning, Waterfall, IT Asset Management, IT Procurement
Education
Rockhurst University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; International Business and Spanish
The Merriam Insurance Agency March 2015 - Present
Self Employed May 2000 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America March 2013 - September 2014
Family and Morale Welfare & Recreation - US Army September 2008 - July 2012
Vilseck High School November 2007 - July 2008
TDO Graphics April 2006 - December 2007
RR Donnelley- July 2007 - October 2007
Vertex March 2006 - April 2006
NTP Media March 2001 - November 2003
Skills
Adobe Software, Apple Macintosh, Digital Photography, Windows, Photo Editing, Database Administration, Writing, Customer Service, Image Editing, Event Management, Newsletters, Mac, Layout, Photography, Photoshop, Graphics, Brochures, Logo Design, Advertising, Email Marketing, InDesign, Typography, Posters, Facebook, Web Design, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Adobe Acrobat, Business Cards, Catalogs, Creative Direction, Editing, Image Manipulation, Magazines, Marketing, QuarkXPress, Flyers, Letterhead, Publications, Pre-press, Brand Development, Dreamweaver, Banners, Direct Mail, Digital Illustration, Social Media Marketing, Visual Communication, Social Networking, Digital Printing
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
MBA, Business
The Sage Colleges-Sage College of Albany 2003 — 2005
BFA, Graphic Design
The Sage Colleges-Sage College of Albany 1998 — 2000
AAS, Graphic Design
Tyco Fire Protection August 2012 - Present
Dorman Products March 2010 - August 2012
Dairy Farmers of America February 2001 - March 2010
Skills
Process Improvement, Forecasting, Purchasing, Pricing, Analysis, Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Automotive, Materials Management, Product Management, Logistics, Business Process..., Operations Management, Supply Management, Warehousing, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, SAP, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, MicroStrategy Reporting, Statistical Data..., Key Performance...
Education
Penn State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Dairy Farmers of America October 2010 - Present
Volvo Trucks August 2008 - October 2010
Whirlpool Corporation August 2006 - August 2008
United States Navy July 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, SAP, Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation, Warehousing, SAP Logistics, Budgets, Supply Chain, Supervisory Skills, Supervisory Experience, Project Management, Cost, Supply Chain..., International Logistics, Transportation Planning, Transport Economics, Organization, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, 3PL, Operations Management, Transportation..., Process Improvement, Shipping, Leadership, Management, Freight
Education
New Horizon CLC 2011 — 2011
Level 2 certification, Microsoft Excel
The Ohio State University
Business Management
MAC Safety Consultants, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 2014 - August 2014
Butler Country Club April 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Inspection, Auditing, Inventory Management, Safety Management..., Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, First Aid, PowerPoint, Supervisory Skills, Occupational Health, Safety Training, Hygiene, Public Speaking, Time Management, Construction Safety
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 2007 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Safety Management, Major: 3.944/4.0 Cumulative: 3.538/4.0
Blue Skies Performance Solutions August 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America February 2013 - December 2014
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business January 2012 - February 2013
SilkRoad technology March 2010 - January 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation June 2007 - March 2010
Schneider Electric December 2006 - June 2007
Cox Enterprises, Inc. May 2004 - November 2006
Cox Enterprises April 2002 - May 2004
Cox Communications May 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Training, Project Management, Performance Management, Vendor Management, Program Management, Talent Management, Onboarding, Learning Management, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Learning Management..., Management, Captivate, Requirements Analysis, Human Resources, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Analysis, Leadership Development, Product Management, Organizational..., Strategy, E-Learning, Coaching, Process Improvement, Consulting, Enterprise Software, Training Delivery, Integration, Instructional Design, Employee Training, Blended Learning, Change Management, Management Development, Training, SaaS, Personnel Management, PeopleSoft, Team Building
Education
Georgia Southern University 1993 — 1994
Roosevelt University
Organizational Leadership
Roosevelt University
Dairy Farmers of America April 2002 - Present
Skills
Dairy, Dairy Products, Organic Farming, Milk, Cows, Hay, Cow Patties, Fair animal treatment, I love cows, Food Industry, Marketing Strategy, Food, Food Safety, Agriculture, Team Building, Marketing, Business Development, Research, Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, Training, Farms, Microsoft Excel, HACCP, Business Strategy, Food Processing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Word, Continuous Improvement, Public Speaking, Agribusiness, Food Science, Animal Husbandry, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Leadership, PowerPoint
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2005
School of Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers
The Ohio State University 1998 — 2002
Dairy Cattle Production & Management
Dairy Farmers of America July 1999 - Present
Keller's Creamery November 1991 - July 1999
Skills
Microsoft Excel, SAP, SAP BI, Analysis for Excel, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Crystal Reports, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Time Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Forecasting, HACCP, Process Improvement, Food Industry
Education
Tyler Junior College 1976 — 1978
Dairy Farmers of America August 2015 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 2015 - August 2015
Augustine’s Italian Village January 2014 - November 2014
ANH Refractories July 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Safety Committee..., Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Leadership, Problem Solving, Ethical Decision Making, Customer Service, Employee Training, First Aid, Hazard Recognition, Management, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 2012 — 2015
Safety Management, Safety Management, 3.1
Leidos February 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 2011 - October 2012
Edison Learning July 2009 - November 2010
Goody's Family Clothing May 2008 - July 2009
Processed Foods Corporation April 1999 - November 2006
B.A. Mullican Lumber & Manufacturing May 1996 - March 1999
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accruals, Inventory Management, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Human Resources, Finance, Management, Employee Benefits, Accounting, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Training, Software Documentation
Education
University of Alabama 1975 — 1979
BS, Accounting/Business Administration
Spectrum Business Ventures August 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America October 2008 - July 2013
Fortune Financial Advisors December 2004 - October 2008
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounting
Education
The University of Kansas 2001 — 2004
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Dairy Farmers of America July 2003 - Present
Skills
Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Management, Market Planning, Retail, Strategic Planning, Sales, Marketing, Budgets, Team Building, Grocery, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Food, Sales Operations, Sales Management, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Pricing, Consumer Products
Education
The University of Kansas 1986 — 1991
BA
University of Kansas 1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree
Phillips66 May 2014 - Present
US Department of Agriculture (Through SAP America) December 2012 - April 2014
Turner Construction Company October 2012 - November 2012
Dairy Farmers of America July 2012 - September 2012
Deloitte Services LP March 2012 - June 2012
Baker Hughes April 2011 - January 2012
Newell Company May 2007 - April 2011
Skills
SAP BW, Business Objects, SAP BI, Crystal Reports, Data Warehousing, SAP ERP, Business Object, Business Intelligence, Business Objects WebI, Business Objects..., Business Objects..., SAP Lumira, Business Objects Data..., SAP HANA SPS7, Business Process, SAP HANA, SAP, SAP Netweaver, ABAP, ERP, SAP Implementation, Consulting
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2003 — 2004
Masters Degree, Business Administration
The University of Texas at Arlington 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems and Services
Trident Capital Management, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America November 2007 - February 2013
Sprint October 2001 - April 2007
Sprint Nextel 2001 - 2007
Hoak, Breedlove, Wesneski February 2000 - August 2001
Banc of America Securities July 1988 - August 1999
Skills
Corporate Development, Mergers, Finance, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Management Consulting, Strategy, Start-ups, Financial Modeling
Education
Rockhurst University 1985 — 1987
MBA, Business
United States Naval Academy 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management and Technology
Roka Bioscience August 2014 - Present
Modern Water Inc. December 2011 - August 2014
Free People October 2012 - June 2014
Main Line School Night October 2011 - June 2013
SDIX April 2009 - December 2011
Strategic Diagnostics Inc. October 2007 - April 2009
GBSC, a division of Centocor Inc. March 2003 - October 2007
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - December 2002
Wyeth Research March 2000 - July 2002
Dairy Farmers of America 1999 - 1999
Skills
Microbiology, Biotechnology, GMP, Quality Assurance, FDA, Water Quality, Quality Control, Immunoassays, ELISA, Wastewater Treatment, Aseptic Technique, Biopharmaceuticals, R&D, Product Development, Public Speaking, Laboratory Techniques, Aseptic Processing, Water Analysis, Validation, Analytical Chemistry, Ecotoxicology, Knitwear, Hand Knitting, Teaching, GLP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Assay Development, Technology Transfer, Vaccines, Industrial Microbiology, Pharmaceutical..., Technical Training, NPDES, Technical Writing, Instructional Design, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Sales Training, Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing
Education
Temple University 2004 — 2007
Graduate Study, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Penn State University 2003 — 2003
Certificate, Animal Cell Cuture Methods & Scale-Up Strategies
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, minors in Studio Art and International Studies
East High School 1990 — 1994
Dairy Farmers of America June 2010 - Present
Fort Dodge Animal Health August 2008 - March 2010
Fort Dodge Animal Health May 2005 - August 2008
Ernst & Young August 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Auditing, Accounting, Finance, General Ledger, Budgets, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2003
Masters, Accounting
The University of Kansas 1998 — 2003
Consortium International University
Dairy Farmers of America June 2015 - Present
The Nunes Company October 2005 - June 2015
The California Credits Group October 2002 - October 2005
Deloitte 1995 - 2002
Skills
Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Corporate Tax, Accounting, Tax, Internal Controls, GAAP, US GAAP, Financial Analysis, Auditing
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Managerial Economics
Marina High School 1987 — 1991
Niagara Bottling May 2013 - Present
PepsiCo April 2009 - April 2013
Dannon Company November 2006 - March 2009
General Mills 1999 - 2006
Dairy Farmers of America 1995 - 1997
Skills
HACCP, Ingredients, Continuous Improvement, Dairy, Dairy Products, Food, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Technology, Operations Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Quality System, SQF, Sensory Evaluation, Supply Chain, Frozen Food, GMP, Product Innovation, Food Microbiology, Manufacturing
Education
Tarleton State University
MST, Animal Science
American Express Global Business Travel December 2014 - Present
Orbital ATK September 2010 - December 2014
Orbital ATK July 2009 - December 2014
Orbital ATK March 2009 - December 2014
National Beef Packing Co., LLC December 2005 - February 2008
Cardinal Brands Inc. July 2004 - November 2005
Dairy Farmers of America February 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Process Improvement, Working Capital..., ERP Implementations, Government Contracting, General Ledger, PeopleSoft, Auditing, Budgets, Leadership, Finance, Lean Manufacturing, Financial Statements, GAAP, Strategic Planning, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet Review, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Cost Efficiency, Cost Variance Analysis, Inventory Management, Market Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Operational Efficiency, Price-to-Win, Pricing Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Gross Profit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Management, Microsoft Office, Account Reconciliation, Consolidation, Inventory & Pricing..., Pricing Optimization, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Planning, Month End Close, Manufacturing, Financial Planning
Education
Pittsburg State University 1996 — 1999
Bachelors Business Administration, Accounting
Coffeyville Community College 1994 — 1996
Associates of Arts, Accounting
Dairy Farmers of America October 2011 - Present
Leprino Foods June 2010 - October 2011
Beech-Nut January 2007 - June 2010
Gerber Products Company 2002 - 2007
Kraft Foods Technolgy Center 1991 - 2002
Skills
HACCP, Food Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Science, Microbiology, Dairy, Food Technology, Food
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1987 — 1991
PhD, Biochemistry
Dairy Farmers of America October 1998 - Present
WRFD AM 880 Ohio Farm Radio January 1993 - October 1998
WRFD AM 880 1997 - 1998
Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Press Releases, Social Media, Food, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Editing, Advertising, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Agribusiness, Dairy, Agriculture, Radio, Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Copy Editing
Education
The Ohio State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agriculture Communications
SAI Global February 2012 - December 2013
Agrana Fruit US, Inc. May 2006 - February 2012
RQA, Inc. 2005 - 2006
SYSCO Corporation 2000 - 2005
Schreiber Foods, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Dairy Farmers of America 1995 - 1997
Country Fresh, Inc. 1993 - 1995
Skills
Food Science, ISO, Food Technology, SQF, Ingredients, Fruit, BRC, Food Quality, Dairy, Frozen Food, Food Microbiology, Food Safety Management..., FDA, Sensory Evaluation, Management, Food Safety, Manufacturing, Training, HACCP
Education
Penn State University 1987 — 1992
BS, Food Science
DeLaval Inc. March 1998 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America August 1995 - March 1998
Dairylea Cooperative, Inc. August 1994 - August 1995
Skills
Farms, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Agriculture, Dairy Products, Agribusiness, Dairy, Animal Nutrition, Food Industry, Sustainable Agriculture, Dairy Science, Veterinary Medicine, Sales Management, Business Planning, Management, Food Safety, Food, Animal Husbandry, Poultry, Cheese, Food Processing
Education
Penn State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science and Technology
United High School 1984 — 1990
Dairy Farmers of America February 2011 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America November 2009 - February 2011
Embarq November 2002 - November 2008
Sprint January 2001 - January 2002
Sprint January 1995 - January 2001
Skills
Segmentation, Market Research, Strategy, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Account Management, Management, Product Development, Analysis, Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Research
Education
University of Central Missouri 1978 — 1982
BS
Saputo November 2010 - Present
Davisco Foods International, Inc. June 2008 - October 2010
Dairy Farmers of America February 2006 - May 2008
ConAgra Foods 1999 - 2004
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1982 — 1986
bs, mis
Dairy Farmers of America February 2012 - Present
HR A to Z inc. February 2007 - February 2012
InBev 1987 - 2007
InBev 1987 - 2007
InBev 1987 - 1997
Labatt USA 1987 - 1995
Skills
Beer, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Change Management, Key Account Development, Management, National Accounts, Budgets, Trade Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Forecasting, Account Management, Process Improvement, Key Account Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, FMCG, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Shopper Marketing, Training, Brand Management, HRIS, Team Leadership, Sales, Consumer Products
Education
Saint Vincent College 1974 — 1978
Finance, all
Dairy Farmers of America October 2014 - Present
Gear For Sports, Inc. July 2004 - October 2014
University of Phoenix 2005 - 2013
AFB International 1999 - 2004
True Manufacturing 1995 - 1999
Skills
Apparel, Logistics, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Transportation, Trend Analysis, Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Denim, Merchandising, Sourcing, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Customs Regulations, Customer Service, Export, International Logistics, Forecasting, Pricing, Warehouse Management, Materials Management, International Trade, Import, Strategic Sourcing, Transportation...
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government & Spanish
Seville School for Americans 1992 — 1992
Study Abroad Program, Spanish: Culture, History, Poetry
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara 1991 — 1991
Study Abroad Program, Spanish Language and Literature
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Dairy Farmers of America November 2009 - Present
FedEX National LTL June 2009 - October 2009
Unisource Worldwide 1997 - 2008
Skills
Warehousing, Leadership, Shipping, Transportation..., Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain..., Logistics Management, LTL, Process Improvement, 3PL, Inventory Control, Pricing, Fleet Management, Continuous Improvement, Freight, Distribution Center..., Team Building, Forecasting, Income Statement, Trucking, P&L Management
Education
University of Kansas 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences
Shawnee Mission West High School 1978 — 1980
High School Diploma, General Studies
Land O'Lakes 2009 - 2012
Hydrite Chemical Co. 2006 - 2009
Kemps LLC 2001 - 2005
Dairy Farmers of America 1998 - 2001
Dairy Farmers of America 1994 - 1998
Dairy Farmers of America 1992 - 1994
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry, Sales, Food Processing, Ingredients, Internal Audit, Food Manufacturing, Food, Dairy, Food Microbiology, Sensory Evaluation, Dairy Products, SQF, Food Quality, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Microbiology, Process Improvement, Quality System, Food Science, Quality Assurance, GFSI, BRC, Cheese, Food Safety Management..., SSOP, Allergens, Food Labelling, Agriculture, Food Technology, Auditing, Budgets, FDA, Human Resources, Management, Program Management, Quality Control, Training
Education
South Dakota State University 1986 — 1990
BS, Food Science and Dairy Manufacturing
CC Capital Advisors October 2009 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America 2009 - Present
Wilbert Inc. 1995 - Present
Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. 1995 - Present
Christenberry Collet & Company 1994 - 2009
H. B. Oppenheimer & Co 1988 - 1994
Blunt Ellis & Loewi 1984 - 1988
Ernst & Young 1973 - 1983
Skills
Capital, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Mergers, Business Planning, Financial Advisory, Strategic Planning, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Business Development, Management, Investments, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Venture Capital, Strategy, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Finance, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Executive Management, Due Diligence, Managerial Finance, Restructuring, Portfolio Management, M&A experience, Divestitures, Acquisitions, Financial Structuring, Business Valuation, IPO
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1969 — 1971
MBA, Finance
Texas Christian University 1964 — 1968
BA, Mathamatics
Syngenta Crop Protection July 2011 - Present
Mars Chocolate NA July 2002 - August 2011
Kimberly Clark December 1998 - July 2002
Dairy Farmers of America January 1997 - December 1998
AB Mauri Fleischmann's 1996 - 1997
Campbell Soup Company 1991 - 1996
Skills
Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, SAP, Maintenance Management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Project Management, Technical Leadership, Organizational..., Strategic Leadership, Maintenance Engineering, Reliability, Planning and Scheduling, CMMS, Electrical Engineering, Predictive Maintenance, Team Leadership, Strategy, Budgets, Plant Maintenance, Project Engineering, Reliability Engineering
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1985 — 1990
BS, Electrical Engineering
Huhtamaki November 2007 - Present
Eclipsys Government Solutions February 2003 - October 2007
Dairy Farmers of America 2007 - 2007
CIBER June 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Servers, Microsoft Exchange, Disaster Recovery, XP, Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, SharePoint, Cisco Technologies, Microsoft SQL Server, IIS, Security, Data Center, Databases, Networking, Software Installation, Windows XP
Education
Centriq 2009 — 2009
SQL 2008
Centriq 2008 — 2008
SQL 2005
Red Rocks Community College 1998 — 1998
MCSE
SENIOR PRO Consulting, LLC July 2012 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America November 2011 - Present
Furniture Brands International November 2010 - October 2011
Smurfit-Stone June 2009 - January 2011
Consultant Networking, Inc. January 2001 - May 2009
Motorola 2007 - 2008
Ernst & Young August 1994 - February 1998
Skills
SAP R/3, ERP, SAP SD, SAP, Business Process, SD, SAP Implementation, Consulting, PMP, SAP ERP, ABAP, EDI, MS Project, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Integration, Materials Management, Requirements Analysis
Education
Saint Louis University 1991 — 1994
MBA, Information Technology
Tree Top, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America October 2013 - February 2015
Rader Farms June 2013 - August 2013
Sargento Foods April 2009 - June 2013
Harry and David May 2008 - January 2009
Amy's Kitchen October 2005 - May 2008
nSpired Natural Foods July 2003 - October 2005
Harry and David August 1990 - July 2003
California Custom Fruits and Flavors May 1988 - July 1990
Bunge November 1986 - May 1988
Skills
ASQ, GMP, Quality Assurance, HACCP, Food Safety, Quality Management, Quality System, Quality Control, Food, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety Management..., Continuous Improvement, Training, Management, Food Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Food Science, Leadership, Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Product Development, Ingredients, Food Quality, Process Improvement, Sensory Evaluation, R&D, FDA
Education
Western Governors University 2011 — 2012
MBA, Management and Strategy
University of California, Davis 1981 — 1984
BS, Fermentation Science
Santa Barbara City College 1979 — 1981
Chemistry
Bishop Garcia Diego High School 1975 — 1976
EMC Insurance Companies Safety & Health ConsultantBismarck State CollegeMay 2000 - June 2005
South Dakota State University June 1999 - April 2000
Dairy Farmers of America September 1992 - May 1999
Education
The University of North Dakota 1985 — 1989
Bachelor, Industrial Technology
Dairy Farmers of America September 2014 - Present
Kraft Foods Group October 2012 - August 2014
Kraft Foods Group July 2010 - October 2012
Kraft Foods Group 2008 - 2010
Kraft Foods Group 2007 - 2008
Kraft Foods Group 2003 - 2007
Kraft Foods Group 1999 - 2003
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Food Processing, Quality System, Food, Quality Management, Food Industry, SQF, TPM, TQM, Quality Auditing, 5S, Kaizen, Food Science, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, R&D, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., GMP, SPC, Process Engineering, Food Technology, ISO 22000, OEE, Quality Assurance, Product Development, ISO, Production Planning, FMCG, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1996 — 1999
MBA
Kraft Foods Group
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Texas A&M University
BS, Food Science
Not Currently Working July 2015 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America March 2014 - July 2015
HP Hood/Rosenberger's Dairies August 2008 - October 2013
Roberts Dairy Co. 1998 - 2008
Milk Products, LLC/Borden's Dairy 1994 - 1998
Safeway Stores, Inc./Homeland Stores 1971 - 1993
Skills
Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, Dairy Products, Food Processing, Dairy, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, GMP
Education
Texas Southern University 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts, Research Biology, Psychology
Texas Southern University
Carlisle Construction Materials 2011 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 2005 - September 2011
Dairy Farmers of America July 1999 - April 2005
Skills
Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Automation, PLC, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Engineering, Process Control, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, MS Project, Team Building, Troubleshooting, Systems Engineering, DCS
Education
Penn State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Electrical Engineering
Self Employed February 2013 - Present
Giant Eagle, Inc. February 2007 - February 2013
Campbell Soup Company January 2004 - February 2007
Dairy Farmers of America May 1998 - December 2003
Cargill September 1994 - May 1998
Skills
Sensory Evaluation, Product Innovation, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Marketing Research, Dairy, Qualitative Research, Nutrition, Leadership, Food Safety, Food, FMCG
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1991 — 1993
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
United Dairy Women 2005 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America June 2012 - December 2013
Greenfield Park Dairy November 2000 - June 2012
New Mexico State University 2010 - 2012
Skills
Dairy, Agribusiness, Farms, Food Industry, Business Planning, Inventory Management, Agriculture, Dairy Products, Grain, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Food Processing, Veterinary Medicine, Sustainability, Food Safety, Food, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Science, Ingredients, Animal Nutrition, Dairy Science, HACCP, Food Technology, FMCG
Education
Tarleton State University
BBA- BS, Marketing- Human Science
Wixon August 2014 - Present
Figi's Gifts in Good Taste July 2012 - August 2014
Golden County Foods, Inc. July 2008 - March 2012
Dairy Farmers of America July 2007 - July 2008
McCain Foods September 2001 - July 2007
Anchor Food Products, Inc. March 1994 - September 2001
Skills
Food Industry, Food, Supply Chain, Ingredients, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Food Safety, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Logistics, HACCP, Process Improvement, MRP, Forecasting, Supply Chain..., Sourcing, FMCG, Production Planning, Global Sourcing, P&L Management, Product Development, Demand Planning, Materials Management, Consumer Products, Warehousing, Pricing, SAP, Packaging, P&L, Supplier Negotiation, 5S, Operations Management, Raw Materials, Kaizen, Logistics Management
Education
Ripon College 1985 — 1989
BA, English, Spanish
Dairy Farmers of America March 2002 - Present
Education
Riverside City College
DLA July 1991 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America 1976 - 2010
Education
Saint Leo University 2002 — 2004
BA, Management Information Systems
MillerCoors March 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America January 2012 - November 2013
Turkey Hill Dairy/Kroger January 2005 - December 2011
Turkey Hill Dairy/Kroger November 1990 - January 2005
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Food Processing, HACCP, Food, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Budgets, Manufacturing, Dairy, Food Industry, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, SQF practitioner, Team Building, Leadership, Supply Chain, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, 5S, Food Manufacturing, Quality System, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, TPM, GMP, Process Engineering, SQF, Logistics, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Ingredients, Kaizen, Six Sigma, ISO, Food Technology, FMCG, Packaging, Forecasting, Manufacturing..., ISO 22000, Food Packaging, SAP, Frozen Food, Inventory Control
Education
Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business 2008 — 2011
MBA, Management
Southeast Missouri State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Bushnell August 2015 - Present
API Foils November 2014 - August 2015
Gentiva Health Services August 2011 - November 2014
Dairy Farmers of America April 2010 - August 2011
Thermo Fisher Scientific August 2006 - April 2010
Sprint May 2005 - August 2006
Hormel Foods June 2004 - May 2005
Skills
SAP, PeopleSoft, Hyperion HFM, Hyperion Reports, Microsoft Office 2007, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, General Ledger, Financial Reporting
Education
The University of Kansas 2000 — 2004
Bachelor, Accounting and Business Administration
DairiConcepts November 2013 - Present
Chemical Feed Safety Supply, Inc. January 2011 - Present
The Design Group, Barry Wehmiller March 2011 - November 2013
Dairy Farmers of America November 2008 - March 2011
Industrial and Mechanical Contractors August 2008 - November 2008
The Hershey Company September 2006 - July 2008
Jacobs Engineering June 2000 - August 2006
Rapac, Inc / Ring Container Group May 1999 - June 2000
Dupont PTI April 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Engineering, Six Sigma, Engineering Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Project Engineering, Project Management, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Project Planning, Procurement, Operations Management, Maintenance Management, Quality Management, Capital Projects, Food & Beverage, Food Technology, Engineering Change..., Manufacturing..., Management, 5S, Supply Chain, Kaizen, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Dairy Products, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Change Management, Factory, Automation, ISO, Process Control, MS Project, Industrial Engineering, Commissioning, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Villanova University 2009 — 2009
Green Belt, Six Sigma
The University of Memphis 1995 — 1997
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Dairy Farmers of America 2006 - 2007
Oxnard Unified High School District 2001 - 2004
RKO Video Editing 1997 - 2000
Education
Regis University 2008 — 2011
DPT, Physical Therapy
Ag Processing Inc July 2010 - Present
Gavilon Group, LLC October 2008 - November 2009
ACI Worldwide 2004 - 2008
USDA August 2002 - December 2004
Dairy Farmers of America August 1999 - May 2002
Skills
General Ledger, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Fixed Assets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounts Payable, Accounting Applications, Cash Management
Education
Rockhurst University 1995 — 1999
BS, Accounting
Dairy Farmers of America May 2015 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri February 2015 - May 2015
Global Prairie January 2014 - February 2015
The Wheel August 2011 - July 2013
Raintree Montessori School January 2011 - August 2011
Camp Longhorn - Indian Springs June 2009 - June 2010
Law Offices of Joseph A. Turner PC January 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Adobe InDesign
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
The University of Kansas 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
MillerCoors October 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America July 2010 - October 2013
Mars Petcare August 2009 - May 2011
Dairy Farmers of America July 2006 - January 2009
H.E.B. Grocery Company May 2002 - July 2006
Texas A&M University Dairy Cattle Center August 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Food, Dairy, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Leadership, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Food Safety, HACCP, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Brewing
Education
University of California, Davis 2009 — 2009
M.S., Brewing Science
Texas A&M University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Animal Science
Institute of Brewing & Distilling- London
Diploma of Brewing, Brewing
Dairy Farmers of America July 2014 - Present
FirstEnergy Solutions June 2012 - September 2013
The University of Akron August 2010 - May 2012
The Timken Company April 2010 - August 2010
YRCW March 2009 - February 2010
Charles Schwab October 2008 - July 2009
Giant Eagle June 2002 - September 2007
Skills
Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Research, Excel, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office
Education
The University of Akron 2013 — 2014
Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
The University of Akron 2010 — 2012
MA, International Politics
The University of Akron 2006 — 2008
BA, International Politics
MANITOU Group September 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America September 2010 - September 2014
ConAgra Foods January 2009 - April 2010
ConAgra Foods January 2006 - January 2009
Kraft Foods Group April 2004 - November 2005
Kraft Foods Group August 1998 - April 2004
Levi Strauss & Co. August 1993 - August 1998
Porcelain Industries Inc. August 1991 - August 1993
Bridgestone May 1990 - August 1991
Father Ryan High School August 1986 - June 1989
Skills
Manufacturing, HRIS, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Time Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Onboarding, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Coaching, Food Industry, Benefits Administration, Personnel Management, Applicant Tracking..., Change Management, Benefits Negotiation, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Employee Training, Union Avoidance, Training, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Workers Compensation, HR Policies, Workforce Planning
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1989 — 2001
MBA, Human Resources
St. Ambrose University 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts, Business and Philosophy
CareFusion November 2014 - Present
CareFusion February 2013 - November 2014
Truco Enterprises August 2011 - January 2013
Craftmade International August 2010 - July 2011
Dairy Farmers of America August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Forecasting, Pricing, Inventory Management, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pricing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Access, JD Edwards, SX.enterprise, RetailLink, Retail Solutions, Retail Category..., Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Retail, QlikView, QlikView Development, Customer Insight, Training, PowerPoint, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy
Education
Texas Tech University 2002 — 2005
Dairy Farmers of America January 2007 - December 2013
Eyre Electric August 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Troubleshooting, Leadership, CRM, Logistics, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Process Scheduler, Team Building, Management, Team Leadership, Budgets
Education
Salt Lake Community College 1999 — 2011
General, General, 3.23
Wawa, Inc. March 2007 - Present
AVI Foodsystems January 2000 - March 2007
Dairy Farmers of America October 1986 - January 2000
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry, Data Analysis, Food Science
Education
Penn State University
B.S., Food Science
Farm Credit East, ACA June 2015 - Present
New York Association of Conservation Districts March 2015 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America January 2015 - June 2015
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Chris Collins (NY- 27) September 2013 - December 2014
National Association of Conservation Districts January 2013 - September 2013
National Association of Conservation Districts February 2010 - January 2013
National Cattlemen's Beef Association January 2009 - January 2010
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Thomas M. Reynolds (NY-26) January 2008 - December 2008
Oswego State University August 2004 - December 2007
U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Thomas M. Reynolds (NY-26) January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Legislative Relations, Policy, Public Policy, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Policy Analysis, Coalitions, Agricultural Policy, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Government, Grassroots, Conservation Issues, Public Affairs, Leadership, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Political Science, Political Consulting, Environmental Policy, Community Outreach, Coordinating Events, Membership Relations, Land Conservation, Legislative Affairs, Internal Communications, Research, Advocacy, Membership Building, Association Memberships, Program Management, Crop Insurance, Business Relationship..., Marketing Strategy, Precision Agriculture
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego 2004 — 2007
Bachlor's, Political Science
State University of New York College at Brockport 2007 — 2007
B.S., Political Science
Blue Diamond Growers July 2013 - Present
Bolthouse Farms July 2009 - June 2013
Dairy Farmers of America 2003 - 2009
Skills
Food Science, R&D, Product Development, Dairy Products, Sensory Evaluation, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Technology, Food Microbiology, Flavors
Education
Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Food Science & Technology
Dairy Farmers of America January 2014 - Present
Skills
Financial Accounting, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Spreadsheets, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements, General Ledger
Education
Rasmussen College-Eagan Campus 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 2010 — 2013
Accounting
Dairy Farmers of America May 2012 - August 2014
Truman State University Index April 2013 - April 2014
Truman State University Index May 2012 - May 2013
Truman State University Index August 2011 - May 2012
Lauren's Hope Medical ID Bracelets May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Journalism, Publications, InDesign, Creative Writing, Research, Newspapers, PowerPoint, Writing, AP Style, Editorial, Social Media, Digital Photography, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Photoshop, Portrait Photography, Editing
Education
Truman State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication - Public Communication
Park Hill High School
Dairy Farmers of America December 2014 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America May 2013 - December 2014
PGP International January 2012 - May 2013
Bay Valley Foods, LLC December 2006 - October 2011
Skills
HACCP, Quality Assurance, SQF, Quality System, Food Safety, GMP, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Science, Food Industry, Product Development, Employee Benefits
Education
Southwest Baptist University 1996 — 2000
B.S. in Chemistry
Bolivar High School 1988 — 1993
Land O'Lakes August 2012 - Present
Evergreen Farms LLC January 1998 - Present
Prairie Farms November 2011 - August 2012
Elanco Animal Health June 2009 - July 2011
Elanco Companion Animal Health February 2007 - May 2009
Eli Lilly and Company October 2003 - January 2007
Foremost Farms USA November 1999 - October 2003
Dairy Farmers of America November 1996 - October 1999
Skills
Customer Service, GLP, Agriculture, Transportation, Distribution Logistics, Compliance, Project Work, Detail, Organizer, Small Business, Farms, Management, Agribusiness, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Veterinary
Education
Purdue University 1991 — 1995
BS, Agriculture Economics
State Farm Agent September 2002 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America April 1995 - September 2002
Skills
Team Building, Property & Casualty..., Leadership, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Policy, Insurance, Employee Benefits, Account Management, Sales, Health Insurance, Coaching
Education
Tennessee Temple University
BA, Psychology
Dairy Farmers of America
Skills
Integration, SAP SRM, Software Documentation, SAP R/3, SAP, SAP Implementation, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., ERP, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP ERP, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, ECC, IDOC, ABAP, Business Intelligence, SAP MM
Education
The Ohio State University
BSBA, Computer Science
Sovereign Chemical June 2007 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America January 1999 - June 2007
ITS, Inc December 1995 - December 1998
Skills
Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service
Education
The University of Akron 1982 — 1987
BSBA, Finance, General
Mario Camacho Foods January 2014 - Present
Torn & Glasser March 2012 - Present
Fuji Food Products Inc. 2008 - March 2012
MillerCoors 2006 - 2008
Dairy Farmers of America March 2000 - February 2005
Nestle USA 1997 - 2000
Campbell Soup Company November 1990 - July 1997
Skills
Operation Management, Product Development, P&L Management, Negotiation, Food, P&L, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Forecasting, Performance Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Planning, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Income Statement, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehousing, Strategic Sourcing, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, MRP, HACCP
Education
University of Findlay
MBA, Operations Management
University of Toledo
Bachelor's Electrical Engineering
BAE Systems 2001 - 2014
Dairy Farmers of America June 1994 - December 1999
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Aerospace, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Supply Management, Process Improvement, Logistics, Materials Management, Procurement, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Strategic Sourcing, Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, JIT, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning, Supplier Development, Logistics Management, Distribution Center..., ISO, Kanban, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Operations
Education
University of Houston-Victoria 2014 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Supply Chain Management
Southwest Texas State University 1992 — 1994
Animal Sciences
Sam Houston State University 1991 — 1992
Animal Sciences
Dairy Farmers of America June 2012 - Present
2010 Patterson Vegetable Company L.L.C February 2009 - Present
Patterson Vegetable Company LLC December 2010 - June 2012
Patterson Vegetable Company 2009 - June 2012
Foods May 2007 - February 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2002 - May 2007
Huhtamaki Packaging June 2001 - May 2002
California Natural Products October 1997 - May 2001
Leprino Foods September 1993 - September 1996
Skills
Food Safety, Forecasting, HACCP, Budgets, Grocery, Management, Leadership, Food, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Frozen Food, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Training
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2014
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
San Joaquin Delta College 1998 — 2001
Associate's degree, Business/Commerce, General
Lincoln high 1997 — 2001
Associate's degree, Mathematics
Dairy Farmers of America April 2013 - Present
Penn State University, Dept of Animal Science September 2010 - December 2012
O'Colter 2003 - 2012
Skills
Strong Work ethic, Responsible, Work well with animals..., Little Spanish, Some computer programs:..., Quality Assurance, Science, Microsoft Office, Microbiology, Food Safety, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Critical Thinking, Laboratory Skills
Education
Penn State University 2008 — 2012
Animal Sciences, genetics, dairy mangament, 3.14
Daisy Brand July 2012 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America November 2011 - July 2012
Burton Sausage June 2011 - November 2011
Tyson Foods May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Quality Assurance, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Supply Chain, Dairy
Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Poultry Science
Sturgeon Consulting May 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America January 2007 - April 2013
Woodcraf Industries April 2006 - January 2007
Interstate Chemical Company February 2003 - March 2005
Earthline Technologies September 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Behavior Based Safety, Workplace Safety, Safety Training, Management, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management..., Environmental Compliance, Workers Compensation, Occupational Health
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Safety Management, 3.09
Judson A Smith August 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America February 2008 - July 2013
Nestlé Purina North America December 2005 - February 2008
Kline Process Systems May 2005 - December 2005
Dietrich's Milk Products April 2001 - May 2005
East Penn Manufacturing March 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Project Management, Control Systems Design, Maintenance Management, IT Operations, Electro-mechanical, Welding, Environmental Awareness, Firefighting, Budget Monitoring, PLC Programming, Wastewater Treatment, Project Engineering, Mechatronics, Management, Manufacturing
Education
Penn State University 2001 — 2008
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Berks Vo-Tech 1993 — 1996
Mechnical Design / CAD
Oley Valley High 1993 — 1996
General Studies
Dairy Farmers of America August 2008 - Present
Lilie Enterprises April 2007 - May 2008
SouperSalad August 2000 - November 2006
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, SAP
Education
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Salt Lake Community College 2005 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies
Dairy Farmers of America March 2001 - Present
Skills
Financial Reporting, Budgets, Forecasting, Financial Accounting, SAP, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Kronos WTK, Microsoft Excel, ADP Payroll, Accounting, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Accruals, Analysis, Internal Controls, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, Managerial Finance, Tax, Financial Audits, Internal Audit, QuickBooks
Education
The University of Akron 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting, 3.3 / 4.0
Jackson High School
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory
Dairy Farmers of America 1995 - Present
Zweschper Tree Farm January 1993 - December 1995
IMCO May 1991 - June 1993
Skills
Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, HRIS, Benefits Administration, FMLA, Human Resources, HR Policies, Industrial Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, College Recruiting
Education
Texas A&M University 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculturl Economics with emphasis on Agri Business
DFA Finance May 2009 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America January 1979 - May 2009
White County Farm Supply ? Putnam Farm Supply June 1976 - January 1979
Skills
Financial Analysis, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Credit, Loans, Finance, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Financial Planning, Inventory Management, Sales Management, PowerPoint, Public Speaking
Education
Tennessee Technological University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production, 3.26
Tennessee Technological University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
Livingston Academy 1966 — 1970
BJAAM Environmental June 2015 - Present
CFS 2014 - 2015
Dairy Farmers of America 2013 - 2015
DEAN FOODS COMPANY 2005 - 2013
INTEXT ENTERPRISES INC. 2002 - 2007
DEAN FOODS COMPANY (REITER DAIRY) 1996 - 2005
Skills
General Ledger, Accounting, Cost Accounting, JD Edwards, Variance Analysis, Accruals, Journal Entries, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Financial Audits, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Monthly Close, Cost Benefit, Account Reconciliation
Education
University of Northwestern Ohio 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting
The University of Akron
A.A. Business Management, Accounting
Dairy Farmers of America January 2015 - Present
WIL Research January 2014 - January 2015
Dovin Dairy Farms LLC May 2013 - August 2013
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center March 2012 - June 2012
Skills
AI Certified through..., In Vivo, GLP
Education
The Ohio State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture, Animal Sciences, 3.2 GPA
The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Livestock Science
Kraft Foods June 2001 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America June 1981 - September 1998
Skills
Management, Ingredients, Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Product Development, Research, Strategy, Microsoft Word, Raw Materials
Education
Arkansas Tech University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Master's degree, Agricultural Economics
Dairy Farmers of America April 2014 - Present
Dairy Marketing Services June 2004 - March 2014
Dairylea Cooerative, Inc. April 1990 - March 2014
Skills
Food Industry, Leadership
Education
Penn State University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Business and Management
Dairy Farmers of America December 2013 - Present
Education
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences
Gavilon Group, LLC November 2010 - Present
Terracon Consultants, Inc. July 1998 - November 2010
Dairy Farmers of America June 1983 - May 1998
Skills
Project Management, Risk Management, Energy
Education
Purdue University 1979 — 1983
BS
Greencastle High School 1975 — 1979