Diamond Foods, Inc.
Industry: Company
DescriptionDiamond Foods was an American packaged food company based in San Francisco, that marketed nuts and other snack foods. Headquarters: Stockton, CA CEO: Brian J. Driscoll (May 8, 2012–) Founded: 1912 Ceased operations: 2016 Parent organizations: Campbell Soup Company, Snyder's-Lance Subsidiaries: Diamond Nut Company of California, Inc, Dfka Holdings Ltd.
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Diamond Foods, Inc. Employees
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2013 - Present
MODESTO & EMPIRE TRACTION, COMPANY January 2008 - February 2013
Curtis & Arata March 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Railway Systems, Logistics, Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Research, Creative Writing, Transportation..., RMI, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Presentations, Group Work, Budgets, Analysis, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Team Building, Inventory Management
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 2011 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration
California State University-Stanislaus 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies; Organizational Communication
California State University-Monterey Bay 2002 — 2004
Fred C. Beyer High School 1999 — 2001
BlackBox Network Services (in Intel Corporation) May 2014 - Present
Apple Inc. January 2014 - May 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2013 - December 2013
Bank of Stockton February 2009 - October 2011
Carl Zeiss Meditec May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Excel, Active Directory, Networking, Test Equipment, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Office, Help Desk Support, Windows Vista, Computer Hardware..., Windows XP, Data Entry, Windows XP Pro, Hardware Installation, Server Administration, PC building, Wireless Networking, Database Admin, Access Database, Soldering, Engineering, Electricians, Group Policy, Windows Server, Windows 8, Microsoft Access, Windows Server 2008 R2, Virtualization, Firewalls, IP Addressing, Windows Server 2008, Windows 8.1, Netbackup, Symantec Backup, Command Prompt, Norton Ghost, Windows Server 2012 R2, DNS, Managed Servers, Disk Arrays, Disk Quotas, Video and Audio Editing, Windows Movie Maker, PowerPoint, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows 10, Quest Spotlight
Education
Heald College-Stockton 2011 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Information Technology Emphasis in Network Systems Administration
Immaculate Concepcion College, Balayan, Batangas 1999 — 2001
Education
Category Insights Consulting September 1999 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. November 2014 - March 2015
Clif Bar & Company February 2014 - July 2014
Clif Bar & Company June 2013 - February 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2013 - May 2013
Clif Bar & Company July 2012 - January 2013
Central Garden and Pet June 2012 - July 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2011 - June 2012
Peet's Coffee & Tea August 2011 - October 2011
Bell Carter Foods (Lindsay Olives) April 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Syndications, Consumer Products, Management, Customer Insight, Grocery, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Brand Management, Market Research, Strategy, Marketing Research, Product Development, Segmentation, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1987 — 1991
BS Business, emphasis in marketing, BS Business concentration in marketing
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2014 - July 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2013 - February 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2012 - October 2013
Knight Williams Research Communications April 2005 - July 2012
Boyd Coffee Company January 2012 - May 2012
Multimedia Research June 2010 - May 2012
Cart Logic May 2011 - July 2011
USDA January 2010 - December 2010
Treatment Equipment Company August 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Trade Spend Analysis, Promotional Analysis, Demantra, Nielsen Nitro, Cognos, Market Track, Market Gate, Market Research, Data Analysis, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Marketing Research, Research, Analysis, Analytics, PowerPoint, Social Media, Word, Access, Web Analytics, Microsoft Office, Excel, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Business Analysis, Social Networking, Outlook, Business Strategy, Teamwork, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Quantitative Analysis, Problem Solving, Team Building, Customer Service, Marketing, Management, Product Development
Education
Copenhagen Business School 2011 — 2012
MBA, Marketing
Willamette University 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Management
Portland State University 2006 — 2009
B.S., Business Administration Finance
University of Oregon 2005 — 2006
Sociology/Business
Saint Mary's College of California 2004 — 2005
Integral Program
Diamond Foods, Inc. November 2010 - Present
Diamond Foods Inc. August 2009 - November 2010
Kraft Foods July 2007 - August 2009
Kraft Foods August 2004 - July 2007
Kraft Foods July 1997 - August 2004
Quaker Oats September 1987 - July 1997
Skills
Customer Experience, Customer Follow-up, Delivering Results, Talent Acquisition, People Development, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Direct Store Delivery, Motivation, Process Improvement, Business Acumen, Talent Management, Contract Negotiation, Distributors, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Balance, Business Planning, Leadership, Negotiation, Strategy, Selling, Consumer Products, Management, Budgets, CRM, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales Operations
Education
Marquette University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2008 - Present
Beverages and More July 2006 - September 2008
Geek Squad August 2004 - July 2006
Applied Biosystems March 2000 - July 2004
Pacific Bell Directory January 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Troubleshooting, JD Edwards, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Oracle, Customer Service, DNS, TCP/IP protocols, OSI Model, WLAN, Mac OS X, Blackberry Enterprise..., Polycom Video..., ShoreTel, Siemens HiPath, Windows 7, Active Directory, Networking, Router Configuration, Cisco Routing &..., Microsoft Office, Smartphones, Remote Desktop, Ghost Imaging, Xerox Printers, LAN-WAN, Firewalls, Operating Systems, VPN, Disaster Recovery, OS X, Help Desk Support
Education
California State University, Fresno
Heald College-Concord 2005 — 2006
Microsoft MCSE
Heald College-Concord 2006 — 2007
Cisco CCNA
Heald College-Concord 1996 — 1998
Applied Science/Computer Technologies
Solano Community College
Twitch September 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2013 - May 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands/Del Monte Foods November 2009 - May 2013
Live Nation Entertainment/Ticketmaster July 2008 - November 2009
Live Nation Entertainment/Ticketmaster August 2006 - July 2008
Mattel Inc. July 2005 - July 2006
Goldman Sachs April 2002 - June 2003
Goldman Sachs July 2000 - April 2002
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA, Finance and Strategy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1996 — 2000
BS, Chemical Engineering
Delta Health Systems October 2006 - Present
SysPros Technologies, LLC. January 2012 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Oracle/PeopleSoft 2001 - 2005
Pearson Education 1999 - 2001
Optoma 1998 - 1999
Zoom Media 1996 - 1998
Skills
CCNA, Network Engineering, VMware ESX, Citrix, Hyper-V, Active Directory, VMware, IT Service Management, System Administration, Joomla, Business Analysis, Windows, Windows Server, XP, Access, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Program Management, Business Intelligence, Integration, Security, Visio, Vendor Management, Servers, Network Architecture, Windows Sharepoint..., IT Management, Software Documentation, Windows XP, Network Administration, Data Center, Team Leadership
Education
AI University 2002 — 2004
Bachelors of IT, Information Technology
Modesto Junior College 2000 — 2002
C++, Visual Basics
Ohlone College 1995 — 1996
Oral Communications
Evergreen Valley College 1992 — 1994
A.A, Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry and Statictics
Diamond Foods, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Leonardo's Cafe February 2008 - Present
Weimer Elder Consulting January 2014 - Present
Pacific Southwest Container October 2013 - August 2014
Harris Moran Seed Company June 2006 - October 2013
Stevinson Ranch Golf Course November 2003 - May 2006
MTC Distributing May 2001 - October 2003
Haeger, Inc. April 2000 - May 2001
The Ark of Stanislaus, a.k.a. Howard Training Center November 1996 - February 2000
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, JD Edwards, Financial Analysis, IFRS, Payroll, Internal Controls, Financial Audits, Microsoft Excel, Access, Finance, Management, Account Management, Process Improvement, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Analysis, QuickBooks
Education
Ball State University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Rantec Power Systems July 2012 - Present
Rantec Power Systems December 2011 - July 2012
Specialty Silicone Fabricators July 2011 - September 2011
Diamond Foods, Inc. September 2010 - December 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2010 - September 2010
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
B.S. Industrial Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
M.S. Engineering Integrated Technology Management
Thoratec September 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2012 - August 2014
StoneTurn Group LLP January 2005 - April 2012
Deloitte January 1995 - December 2004
Education
Brigham Young University
Master's degree, Accounting
Brigham Young University
B.S., Accounting
E. & J. Gallo Winery May 2013 - Present
E & J Gallo Winery May 2009 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2006 - 2009
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2001 - 2006
Solar Syndicate 1998 - 2001
Nordstrom 1995 - 1997
Nordstrom 1991 - 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Merchandising, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Product Development, Packaging, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Food, Forecasting, Marketing, Sales, Event Planning, Wine, Brand Equity, Customer Service, Wine Tasting, Beverage Industry, Account Management, POS, Event Management, Creative Direction, Management, Market Planning, P, Key Account Development, Competitive Analysis
Education
Academy of Art University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Interior Design
University of California, San Francisco 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Liberal Arts
Brooks College 1988 — 1989
Certificate, Interior Design
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Kettle Cuisine January 2014 - May 2014
Kettle Cuisine April 2013 - 2014
PepsiCo - Frito Lay June 2012 - August 2012
The White House June 2011 - August 2011
Health and Human Services Department June 2009 - August 2010
Chris Koster for Missouri Attorney General January 2008 - January 2009
'I Am' Stem Cell Advocacy Group January 2005 - December 2008
Education
Harvard Business School
Master, Business Administration
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Master, Public Policy
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Health Sciences and Political Science
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2015 - Present
The Dannon Company June 2011 - January 2015
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality System, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, GMP, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, R&D, 5S, Chemical Engineering, HACCP
Education
Colorado State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical and Biological Engineering
Phocus Branding April 2014 - August 2015
Deloitte October 2012 - March 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2012 - May 2012
Purdue University August 2009 - May 2011
KPMG Advisory June 2010 - August 2010
Global Bank June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Matlab, Minitab, GAMS, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Statistics, Analysis, Project Planning, Teamwork, Strategy, Data Analysis, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Logistics, Spanish, Business Strategy
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Cornell University 2014 — 2014
Certificate in Marketing Strategy
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
BS IE, Engineering
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2010 — 2010
Chicago Booth Summer Scholars Business Program
Pinnacle Foods September 2014 - Present
Clack Corporation July 2013 - July 2014
Nestlé USA July 2012 - July 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2011 - March 2012
Mechanical Systems Inc. November 2006 - August 2011
JT Packard February 2006 - November 2006
Stairhold Inc. August 1998 - August 2005
Skills
General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Journal Entries, SAP, Accruals, JD Edwards, Budgets, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Great Plains Software, Peachtree
Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Master of Science (MS)
Cardinal Stritch University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Lakeland College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Madison Area Technical College
Associate's degree, Accounting and Computer Science
Citia February 2014 - Present
LaunchSquad November 2013 - February 2014
LaunchSquad September 2012 - February 2014
LaunchSquad August 2012 - September 2012
Voxy January 2012 - May 2012
Tastings November 2010 - December 2010
Student Union January 2009 - May 2009
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2008 - July 2008
Panache13 January 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Press Releases, Event Management, Blogging, Public Relations, Strategy, Research, Start-ups, Spanish, Editing, Entrepreneurship, French, Microsoft Office, English, Creative Writing, Bylined Articles, New Business Development, Citia, Sales Management, Strategic Sales Plans, Partnerships
Education
Georgetown University 2009 — 2012
BA, French
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2009
Stanford University Education Program for Gifted Youth Online High School (EPGY OHS) 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
Symantec June 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. November 2013 - June 2014
Levi Strauss & Co. December 2008 - October 2013
Mervyns June 2007 - October 2008
GE Capital 2006 - 2007
Ecolab 2004 - 2006
Alstom January 2001 - December 2002
ABB Alstom Power J.V. 1999 - 2001
ABB 1997 - 1999
ABB 1995 - 1997
Skills
Cash Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Treasury, Financial Modeling, Treasury Management, Corporate Finance, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Mergers, Finance
Education
D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University 1987 — 1989
MBA
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Diamond Foods, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2013 - December 2014
Super Store Industries April 1998 - June 2013
Mervyns November 1997 - February 1998
Skills
Distribution Center..., Shipping, Transportation, Cross Dock, Forklift Operator, Leadership, Problem Solving, Team Management, Warehouse Management, Operations Management, Packaging, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Accuracy, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Quality Control, Teamwork, Facilities Management, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Warehousing, HACCP
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Operations Management and Supervision
San Joaquin Delta College 2006 — 2009
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General; Liberal Arts and Sciences (2 degrees)
US Air conditioning November 2013 - Present
Glumac September 2012 - October 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Solidworks, AutoCAD, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Lathe, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, MS Project, Heat Transfer, HVAC, Fluid Mechanics, Outlook, Solid Modeling, EES, Milling, LEED projects, CALGreen Projects, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Audits, CAD
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2012
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Graduate
Fifth Era March 2011 - Present
Royal Bank of Scotland Group July 2011 - Present
Fiserv November 2014 - Present
Ooma, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Unisys June 2011 - Present
Blockchain Capital LLC February 2015 - Present
Women's Initiative 2009 - Present
Xoom Corporation February 2010 - November 2014
GameFly February 2010 - May 2014
Skills
Financial Services, Investment Management, Finance, Payments, Insurance, Board Governance, Banking, Corporate Governance, Investments, Private Equity, Executive Management, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Corporate Finance, Corporate Development, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Venture Capital, Auditing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Due Diligence, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Asset Managment, Mergers, Management Consulting, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Law, Business Development, Capital Markets, Business Planning, IPO, Restructuring, Asset Management, Emerging Markets, M&A experience, Acquisition Integration, Competitive Analysis, Investor Relations, Strategic Consulting, Turn Around Management, Valuation, Board of Directors, Divestitures
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 1987 — 1988
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Harvard Business School 1986 — 1987
MBA, Business and finance
University of Cambridge 1981 — 1984
MA and BA, Economics
New Star Fresh Foods December 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2014 - December 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2013 - June 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2012 - June 2013
Cal Poly Farm Shop June 2009 - June 2012
Functional Water & Soil June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, New Business Development, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Supply Chain
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Systems Management
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2015 - Present
General Mills July 2014 - February 2015
General Mills March 2014 - June 2014
General Mills August 2013 - February 2014
General Mills August 2012 - July 2013
John Deere May 2011 - August 2011
John Deere May 2010 - August 2010
John Deere May 2009 - August 2009
John Deere May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Solidworks, Matlab, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, Simulations, Statistics, Microsoft Office, Mathematica, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, PowerPoint, Root Cause Analysis, Production Planning, Continuous Improvement, CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Industrial Engineering, 5S, SolidWorks, PTC Creo, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Leadership, Manufacturing, Process Improvement
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
Swansea University 2011 — 2011
Engineering
National University of Singapore 2010 — 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Penford Food Ingredients July 2014 - February 2015
Penford Food Ingredients October 2011 - July 2014
Dean Foods April 2010 - August 2011
PepsiCo March 2006 - March 2010
Tasty Baking Company August 2003 - February 2006
Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Dairy, Food Chemistry, Food Industry, Flavors
Education
Kansas State University 2015 — 2018
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science
Purdue University 1998 — 2003
B.S., Food Science
Accenture September 2013 - Present
Accenture November 2011 - September 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2007 - October 2011
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Performance Measurement, Data Modeling, Benchmarking, Key Performance..., Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Industrial Engineering, Management Consulting, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Operations Research, Project Management, SAP, Leadership, ERP, Budgets, Strategy, Analysis, Product Development, Change Management, Pricing, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Business Process...
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2000 — 2005
B.S.
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2010 - March 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2008 - June 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Operations Management, Food Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, JIT, JD Edwards, Safety, PLC, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, HACCP, Supply Chain Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial technology
San Joaquin General Hospital July 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2011 - July 2015
Medco 2008 - 2011
Skills
Management, Talent Management, Human Resources, Leadership, HR Policies, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Strategy, Team Building
Education
Golden Gate University, Edward S. Ageno School of Business
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
The Hershey Company October 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods December 2013 - October 2014
ConAgra Foods February 2012 - December 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. September 2010 - February 2012
Wrigley May 2007 - September 2010
Wrigley November 2005 - May 2007
Wrigley July 2004 - November 2005
CROSSMARK May 2001 - July 2004
Skills
IRI, Nielsen, Grocery, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Trade Marketing, Category Insights, FMCG, AC Nielsen, Customer Marketing, Spectra, Key Account Development, Direct Store Delivery, Categorization, Forecasting, Management
Education
Gonzaga University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business and MIS
Grimbleby Coleman CPAs, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2012 - May 2013
Bob's Take N Bake September 2008 - April 2012
Shelter Cove Community Church June 2009 - January 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Outlook, QuickBooks, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, JD Edwards, Sales, Data Entry, Accounting, Peachtree, Access, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Time Management, Training, Team Leadership, Financial Statements, Tax Preparation, Auditing
Education
California State University Stanislaus 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Accounting
Modesto Junior College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration
Whitmore Charter School
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2011 - April 2013
Westland Technologies February 2008 - May 2011
California Coast Credit Union April 2007 - December 2007
Macy's March 2001 - April 2007
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Oracle, TAS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Retail
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2003 — 2006
Bachelors, Business Administration in Human Resources
San Joaquin Delta College 2000 — 2003
Associates, Liberal Arts
Cook Pharmica December 2014 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company April 2012 - December 2014
Cogent LLC June 2011 - April 2012
Roche Diagnostics January 2010 - May 2011
OmniSource Corporation December 2009 - February 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. September 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, Medical Device Product..., Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Food Science, Food Quality, HPLC, UV/Vis, LC-MS, FDA, GC-MS, NMR, IR, Drug Development, Spectroscopy, Chemstation, Biochemistry, Purification, Gas Chromatography, Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Commercialization, GMP, Method Development, FTIR, Fluorescence, Analytical Techniques, Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. December 2009 - January 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc. November 2008 - December 2009
Kraft Foods 2006 - 2008
Kraft Foods Group 2004 - 2006
Skills
AC Nielsen, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Direct Store Delivery, FMCG, Forecasting, Grocery, IRI, Inventory Management, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Leadership, Management, Merchandising, National Accounts, Nielsen, P&L Management, Pricing, Retail, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Trade Marketing, Spectra, Private Label
Education
Gonzaga University
BS, Business
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Contractor (Self) January 2006 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2011 - June 2012
Elite Bankcard Solutions January 2011 - March 2011
Boomerang Photo January 2007 - March 2011
David Banks Concrete February 2007 - April 2008
Education
Heald College 2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Information Technology
Heald College 2011 — 2011
A.A.S., Windows Systems Administration
Heald College 2009 — 2011
A.A.S., Network Systems Administration
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists November 2014 - Present
Bolthouse Farms March 2012 - Present
Bolthouse Farms August 2010 - June 2012
Bolthouse Farms August 2010 - October 2011
Bolthouse Farms March 2008 - August 2010
The Yellow Rose October 2002 - February 2008
The Yellow Rose November 2002 - October 2003
Skills
HACCP Manager- Certified, Food Labelling, Vendor Management, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, Human Resources, Ingredients, Management, Packaging, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, SQF, Sales, Food Industry, Food Quality
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2010 — 2015
MSQA, Total Quality Management
California State University-Fresno 2000 — 2002
BS, Plant Science, OH emphasis Production Management
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2008 - Present
Hexcel Corporation January 2000 - February 2007
Hexcel Corporation August 1996 - December 1999
Hexcel Corporation March 1994 - July 1996
Hexcel Corporation July 1990 - February 1994
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, ERP, Inventory Management, Leadership, JD Edwards, Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting, Continuous Improvement
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1990 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration with Accounting Option
JM Construction and Engineering 2013 - 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2012 - June 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2011 - August 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2006 - 2011
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Budgets, HACCP, Preventive Maintenance, Management, Food Processing, Maintenance Management, Leadership, Food, GMP, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management
Education
Ashworth University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Blue Rocket Marketing November 2010 - Present
CMG Financial Services September 2003 - November 2010
Golden West Financial 2001 - 2003
1-800WineShop.com September 2000 - September 2001
MVP.com March 1999 - September 2000
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 1994 - July 1999
Clorox August 1990 - June 1994
Procter & Gamble July 1984 - July 1988
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Public Relations, Brand Development, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Market Research, Promotions, Copywriting, SEO, Creative Development, Product Marketing, Media Planning, SEM, Online Advertising, Web Design, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, B2B, Product Management, Strategy, Sales, Marketing, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Lead Generation, Brand Management, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Marketing Management, Mobile Marketing, Start-ups, Analytics, Marketing Research, Salesforce.com, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Digital Strategy, Brand Development..., P&L Management, Team Leadership
Education
Harvard Business School 1988 — 1990
MBA
University of California, Davis 1980 — 1985
B.S. Engineering, Civil Engineering
Popcorn, Indiana June 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2014 - March 2015
ConAgra Foods March 2013 - October 2014
ConAgra Foods October 2011 - March 2013
ConAgra Foods August 2010 - November 2011
ConAgra Foods November 2008 - July 2010
ConAgra Foods July 2007 - September 2008
Skills
IRI, Spectra, Direct Store Delivery, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Snacks, Grocery, Refrigeration, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Business Analysis, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, P&L Responsibility, P&L Accountability, Shopper Marketing, CPG Sales, CPG Industry, National Accounts, Nielsen, P, Retail, Sales
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2007
BS, Business Administration
Saddleback College 2004 — 2006
Associated Degree, Business/Commerce, General
Dana Hills High School
Acxiom Corporation 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2010 - 2014
Trimble Navigation Limited 2006 - 2010
Hyperion Solutions 2004 - 2006
Starbucks Coffee Company 1996 - 2004
Apple 1987 - 1994
Apple 1990 - 1992
Education
Golden Gate University
MS, Tax
University of San Francisco
BS, Business Administraton, Accounting Specialist
Haas Automation, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Haas Automation, Inc. February 2012 - December 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Parker Hannifin July 2008 - December 2008
Safeway June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2011 — 2011
Master's Degree, General Engineering with an Emphasis in Integrated Technology Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering
Oak Tree Ristorante March 2013 - Present
Grammy Eleni's Kitchen January 2012 - December 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2000 - January 2011
CBSJ Financial September 1995 - September 2000
COAST OIL CO 1985 - 1995
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Food, Food Safety, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Recipes, Budgets, Catering, Forecasting, Pastry
Education
West Valley College 1986 — 1989
Fashion/Apparel Design
Heald College 1971 — 1973
AA, SECRETARIAL SCIENCE, LEGAL SECRETARY
International Bar Tenders Association
Certificate in "Mixology", Bartending
Wilton Cake Decorating
Specialty Cake Decorating
Yes To Inc June 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2013 - June 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2012 - September 2013
The Coca-Cola Company May 2011 - August 2011
The Warnaco Group August 2007 - August 2009
Walt Disney World College Program January 2004 - May 2007
Liz Claiborne Inc June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
International Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Insights, Marketing Research, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Promotions, Market Research, Event Planning, Advertising, Customer Relations, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Budgeting, Customer Service, PowerPoint, French
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2009 — 2011
MBA, Global Management, Marketing
James Madison University 2003 — 2007
BBA, International Business, Marketing
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2013 - January 2014
PepsiCo February 2013 - July 2013
PepsiCo - Frito Lay February 2012 - February 2013
PepsiCo - Frito Lay September 2010 - February 2012
Frito Lay August 2008 - September 2010
Frito-Lay August 2007 - August 2008
General Motors April 2004 - April 2005
General Motors April 2003 - April 2004
General Motors January 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA, Marketing, Strategy
University of Michigan 1997 — 2001
BA, Economics, Political Science
Morrison & Foerster LLP April 2014 - Present
Gilead Sciences August 2012 - April 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2012 - August 2012
Lee Hecht Harrison March 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Employee Relations, Organizational..., Account Management, Coaching, Leadership Development, Training, Business Development, Windows Server, Active Directory, ShoreTel, Remote Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Human Resources, Software Documentation
Education
Heald College-San Francisco 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Information Technology
George Mason University 1994 — 1998
B.A., Fine and Studio Arts
FreshRealm January 2013 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. November 2010 - November 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc January 2007 - November 2010
Crystal Geyser August 2005 - January 2007
Robert Mondavi March 2003 - January 2005
Robert Mondavi February 1997 - March 2003
Robert Mondavi March 1991 - February 1997
Frito-Lay September 1989 - December 1990
Frito-Lay January 1988 - September 1989
Frito-Lay January 1983 - January 1988
Skills
Investor Relations, Budgets, Selling, Forecasting, Business Planning, Finance, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Accounting, Inventory Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Managerial Finance, Budgeting, Modeling, Customer Service, Sales
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1981 — 1984
MBA, Accounting
Miami University 1974 — 1978
BS, Systems Analysis
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Mendocino Forest Products June 2011 - August 2013
Cal Poly Transportation Services September 2007 - June 2011
Sensient Dehydrated Flavors June 2010 - September 2010
Woodside Electronics Corporation June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Solidworks, Project Management, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Research, Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design, Material Handling, Leadership
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2011
BS, BioResource and Ag Engineering
Zeiter Eye September 2012 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Data Entry, Electronic Filing, EHR, Workers Compensation, Answering Phones, Appointment Scheduling, Employee Training
Education
Heald College 2010 — 2012
Edison High School 2002 — 2005
High School Diploma
Jopari Solutions Inc. May 2012 - October 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. September 2011 - May 2012
GXS November 2010 - September 2011
JP Morgan November 2009 - January 2010
Mervyns March 2007 - April 2008
Longs Drugs April 2001 - March 2007
Harbinger April 1996 - April 2001
US Army September 1991 - September 1999
Skills
EDI, DB2, Enterprise Software, Databases, Oracle, SDLC, Unix, Access, Business Analysis, Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, FTP, Requirements Analysis, IBM iSeries, SaaS, Integration, SharePoint
Education
Diablo Valley College 1994 — 1996
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2013 - July 2015
Continental Mills August 2008 - April 2013
Kraft Foods Global, Inc. 2006 - 2008
ConAgra Foods April 2004 - June 2006
Kraft Foods Group March 2001 - April 2004
Procter & Gamble 1999 - 2001
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 1997 — 1999
MBA, Marketing
Harvard University 1988 — 1992
BA, Government
Sanger High School
The Brickman Group July 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2013 - July 2015
Pacific Gas and Electric Company June 2013 - October 2013
H&R Block November 2009 - June 2013
Skills
Human Resources, Hiring, Employee Relations, Recruiting
Education
California State University-East Bay 2015 — 2016
Executive HR Certificate, Human Resources Management
California State University Stanislaus 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, Human Resources
Escuela Del Pais Vasco 2012 — 2012
International Business, 4.0
OCAT Inc. July 2013 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2013 - July 2013
Little Caesars April 2007 - May 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Management, Team Management, Sales, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Team Building
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting
Sacramento City College 2008 — 2011
Associate's degree, Nutrition & Biological Sciences
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2014 - Present
The Touch Agency August 2013 - October 2014
Preferred Brands International April 2012 - August 2013
Acosta Sales & Marketing, Natural-Specialty Sales Divison May 2011 - April 2012
Acosta Sales and Marketing, Natural-Specialty Sales Division June 2010 - May 2011
Acosta Sales & Marketing June 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Social Media, Sales, Nielsen, Sales Management, AC Nielsen, Consumer Products, IRI, Forecasting, Grocery, Account Management, Customer Insight, Business Development
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2002 — 2007
Hospitality Food Service and Hotel Management
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2015 - Present
BU Universal Group October 2013 - September 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Leadership, Research, English, Social Media, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Training, Teamwork, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, HR Policies, Time Management, Job Descriptions, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Performance Management, Talent Management, Payroll
Education
Humphreys College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration, concentrations in Management and Human Resources
H.M. Clause June 2012 - Present
United States Department of Agriculture January 2012 - May 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2009 - January 2012
California Department of Food and Agriculture April 2009 - June 2009
Pioneer Equine Hospital August 2003 - April 2009
Education
California State University Stanislaus 2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Sensient Global BioNutrients September 2014 - Present
Sensient Flavors December 2013 - September 2014
Sensient Flavors January 2013 - December 2013
Sensient Flavors October 2011 - January 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2004 - August 2011
GE Wind Energy 2001 - 2004
Ryder Transportation 1999 - 2001
Auto Shred Recycling, LLC 1995 - 1999
Skills
Food Industry, Manufacturing, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Leadership, Certified Green Belt, IFS, BRC, Food Safety, Problem Solving, 5S, Training, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., GMP, Management
Education
Mississippi State University
BBA, Business Administration
Purdue University
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2015 - Present
HOTPANnyc July 2014 - Present
AFROPUNK, LLC June 2012 - December 2014
Shantell Martin Studio March 2014 - June 2014
Hampton University February 2011 - May 2012
MTV Networks June 2011 - August 2011
BET Networks June 2010 - August 2010
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Event Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Interpersonal..., Project Management, Program Development, Media Writing, Google Services, Administrative Support
Education
Hampton University 2008 — 2012
BA, Mass Media Comm-Public Relations
Joseph Gallo Farms July 2013 - March 2015
Olam International July 2010 - April 2013
ConAgra Foods November 2005 - July 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. September 1999 - August 2005
Skills
BOM management, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Pricing, Budgets, General Ledger, Capital Budgeting, Inventory Management, Monthly Close Process, Account Reconciliation, Fixed Asset Management, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Customer Service, Navision, SAP, Management, Accounting, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing
Education
CSU Sacramento 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Henkel July 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2012 - July 2014
Nestlé USA January 2012 - April 2012
Thunderbird School of Global Management August 2010 - April 2012
PetSmart June 2011 - August 2011
NSA Media January 2009 - April 2010
Energy BBDO June 2006 - August 2006
Denmark January 2002 - December 2003
Bradley B. Enterprises April 2001 - December 2001
Skills
New Product Launch, Nielsen Nitro, Market Analysis, Advertising, Product Development, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Marketing Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Project Management, Business Strategy, PowerPoint, Market Research, Photoshop, International Business, SWOT analysis, P&L Responsibility, P&L Analysis, Innovation, R&D, Danish, Communispace, Excel, P, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Management
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2010 — 2012
MBA, International Marketing
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor, Communications - Advertising
DuPont Industrial Biosciences April 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2007 - 2014
Skills
Employee Relations
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Associate's Degree, Business Comunication, 3.97 GPA
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2011 - Present
Menlo Worldwide April 2008 - May 2010
Logistics Insight Corporation 2006 - 2008
United States Marine Corps 2000 - 2004
Skills
Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, 3PL, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Team Building, Key Performance..., Kaizen, Distribution Center..., Leadership, Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation...
Education
Upper Iowa University 2015 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Cardinal Stritch University 2012 — 2014
Business Administration and Management, General
Madison Area Technical College 2005 — 2006
Just Desserts 2013 - Present
NRC 2012 - Present
Grocery Outlet 2009 - 2013
Hormel Foods 2011 - 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc. 1997 - 2012
The Wine Group 2005 - 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. 1994 - 1997
Diamond Foods, Inc. 1991 - 1994
Dole Food Company 1989 - 1991
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 1987 — 1989
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Vita Coco July 2013 - March 2015
Steve Madden June 2009 - July 2013
Forever 21 March 2009 - June 2009
Zappos.com June 2008 - November 2008
Helicopter Marketing Inc December 2007 - January 2008
Estee Lauder September 2007 - December 2007
CBS Radio/WZLX May 2007 - August 2007
Indiana University January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Fashion, Retail, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Apparel, Marketing, Sales, Styling, Public Relations, Facebook, Time Management, Social Networking, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2004 — 2008
bachelor of science, business foundations
Beth Tfiloh 1990 — 2004
Peet's Coffee & Tea January 2015 - Present
Peet's Coffee & Tea October 2010 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. December 2008 - October 2010
The Clorox Company June 2006 - November 2008
Bell-Carter Foods, Inc. 1999 - 2006
Del Monte Foods 1997 - 1999
Tanimura and Antle 1994 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sales Plans, Sales Management, Category Insights, New Item Introduction, Customer Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Team Building
Education
Saint Mary's College of California 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1989 — 1993
BA, Agricultural Business
The Clorox Company February 2013 - Present
The Clorox Company May 2012 - February 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2011 - May 2012
The Clorox Company November 2009 - October 2011
The Clorox Company April 2008 - December 2009
The Clorox Company June 2005 - April 2008
Johnson & Johnson 2003 - 2004
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare 2002 - 2003
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Qualitative Research, Strategy, Customer Insight, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Marketing Research, Packaging, Marketing, Leadership, Consumer Products, Project Management, Management, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis
Education
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
International Business & Marketing
Michigan State University
Engineering, Business Administration
Pacific Coast Producers December 2013 - Present
H & E Equipment Services January 2013 - December 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2011 - August 2012
RSC Equipment Rental May 2007 - February 2009
Nations Rent 2002 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Administrative..., Office Management, Telephone Skills, Fax, Time Management, Sales, Office Administration, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Rentalman/Wynne, QuickBooks, SAP, JD Edwards, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Multi Tasking, Purchasing, Payroll, Team Building, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement
Education
Sacramento City College 2006 — 2008
Diablo Valley College 1999 — 2001
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Unilever October 2014 - August 2015
Merck Consumer Care January 2014 - October 2014
Merck Consumer Care January 2013 - January 2014
Merck Consumer Care July 2012 - January 2013
CHANEL September 2011 - December 2011
Time Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
MBP 2010 - 2010
Overnight Productions June 2008 - February 2009
Imagine Entertainment February 2009 - 2009
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Digital Media, Financial Modeling, Online Advertising, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Consumer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Products, CRM, Management, Analytics, Customer Insight
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of California, Berkeley 2002 — 2006
BA, History
Farmers' Rice Cooperative April 2013 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 1990 - April 2013
Louis Rich Inc. div. Oscar Mayer July 1984 - March 1990
Skills
Food, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, 5S, P&L Management, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Vendor Management, GMP, Food Processing, Six Sigma, Leadership, Quality System, Inventory Management, Budgets, HACCP, Food Safety, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Operations Management, ERP, Forecasting, JD Edwards, Grocery, ISO, Income Statement, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Control, JDE Enterprise One, Key Performance..., Merchandising, P, Physical Inventory, Pricing, Procurement, Product Development, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Shopper Marketing, Team Building
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major Operations Management
E. & J. Gallo Winery February 2015 - Present
E&J Gallo Winery March 2013 - April 2013
E&J Gallo Winery July 2009 - March 2013
E. & J. Gallo Winery July 2006 - June 2009
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2001 - July 2006
Adaptec May 2000 - June 2001
Rembrandt, Inc. July 1998 - April 2000
Day Runner, Inc. May 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Advertising, Brand Architecture, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Brand Management, Budgets, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Graphic Design, Grocery, Leadership, Management, Market Planning, Marketing
Education
California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 1994 — 1997
MBA, Marketing and General Management
California State University-Fullerton - College of Business and Economics 1986 — 1990
MBA, Marketing
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2009 - Present
Samsung Electronics Indonesia August 2003 - October 2006
Samsung Electronics 2003 - 2006
Skills
Food Safety, MRP, Purchasing, JDE Enterprise One, Korean, English, INDONESIAN, SAP R/3, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Forecasting, SAP, Warehousing
Education
Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI) 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General, 3.66
Amazon June 2015 - Present
Jackrabbit, Inc. September 2014 - May 2015
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2014 - September 2014
Hilmar Cheese Company July 2013 - April 2014
Hilmar Cheese Company May 2012 - July 2013
Raley's May 2011 - June 2012
Safeway June 2009 - July 2010
Raley's June 2007 - July 2009
O'Brieans Market August 2006 - May 2007
Raley's June 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, CMMS, Data Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Food Processing, Inventory Control, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, TQM, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Bill of Materials, Team Building, Demand Planning, Food Industry, Production Planning, Operations Management, SOP development, Inventory Analysis, JIT, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Fishbone, Control Charts, Autonomous Maintenance, Grocery Industry, RCA, Meat, Manufacturing
Education
California State University Stanislaus 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Operations Management and Supervision, Graduate
New School of Architecture and Design 2009 — 2010
Architecture
Modesto Junior College 2005 — 2008
Transfer Studies with Focus, Architectural Design
inStream April 2015 - Present
inStream 2015 - 2015
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2010 - July 2013
Grocery Manufacturers Association March 1995 - May 2010
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) June 1985 - March 1995
U.S. Chamber of Commerce January 1984 - June 1985
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Public Policy, Business Development, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Legislative Relations, Enterprise Software, Spokesperson, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Food, Marketing Communications, P&L Management, Public Relations, Product Development, Market Research
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Policy Analysis
Marymount University
Diamond Foods, Inc. September 2011 - Present
Dr Pepper Snapple Group March 2008 - July 2011
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Cadbury Schweppes) April 2006 - March 2008
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Cadbury Schweppes) February 2004 - April 2006
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Snapple Beverage Group) November 2001 - February 2004
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Snapple Beverage Group) October 1999 - October 2001
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Triarc Beverage) October 1997 - September 1999
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Brand Management, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Management, Market Planning, IRI, Sales, People Development, Key Account Development, Leadership, P&L, P&L Management, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Product Development, Shopper Marketing, Key Account Management, Customer Insight, Grocery, Trade Marketing
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1997
B.A., Sociology/Psychology, 3.5
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2012 - Present
General Mills May 2009 - June 2012
General Mills May 2006 - May 2009
General Mills 2002 - 2005
Rockwell Collins 1997 - 2000
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., TPM, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Food Processing, Process Improvement, Food Safety, Plant Management, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Operations, 5S, Production Planning, Food Industry, Kaizen, HACCP, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, FMEA, Quality System, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Manufacturing...
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 2001
BS, Industrial Technology
TCHO Ventures January 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2012 - August 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2010 - June 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2006 - January 2010
E&J Gallo Winery 2004 - 2006
Kraft Foods 1997 - 2004
Young & Rubicam Inc. March 1990 - June 1997
Skills
Consumer Products, Brand Management, Segmentation, FMCG, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Brand Architecture, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Equity, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing
Education
Fordham Gabelli School of Business 1990 — 1994
MBA, Marketing
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1984 — 1988
BA, Economics
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2014 - Present
The Procter & Gamble Company July 2010 - July 2013
Reveal Limited June 2012 - December 2012
The Procter & Gamble Company October 2008 - August 2010
The Procter & Gamble Company June 2004 - October 2008
The Procter & Gamble Company May 2003 - August 2003
IBM March 2003 - May 2003
Guaranty Bank June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Brand Management, Marketing Management, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Search, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Customer Insight, Social Media Marketing, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Consumer Behaviour, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Consumer Products, Web Analytics, Project Management, SEO, Market Planning, Mobile Marketing, Social Media, Search Advertising, Technology Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, SEM, Business Development, Marketing, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Devices, Management, FMCG, Integrated Marketing, Product Launch, Brand Development, Leadership, Brand Architecture, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Global Marketing, Product Innovation, Shopper Marketing, IRC
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2010 — 2013
MBA, Management & Strategy/International Business Management
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 2000 — 2004
BBA, Management Information Systems, Business Honors
Copenhagen Business School 2002 — 2002
BBA, Business
BBAO Group, LLC April 2008 - Present
Xtreme Consulting Group, Inc. January 2013 - October 2013
PMI, Willamette Valley Chapter 2012 - 2013
University of Oregon May 2012 - August 2012
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2010 - 2012
APICS Southern Willamette Valley Chapter 2002 - 2011
Symantec July 2002 - April 2008
InfoGroup Northwest 2001 - 2002
BBAO Group, LLC 2001 - 2002
Datalogic Scanning 1990 - 2001
Skills
PMP, Business Intelligence, Management Consulting, Software Project..., Business Analysis, Integration, Process Improvement, ERP, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management
Education
PMI PMP Training 2012 — 2012
University of the State of New York 1974 — 1979
BS, Computer Science
Central Michigan University
ECF
EDHS
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Red Bull North America, Inc April 1999 - Present
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
MBA, Business Adminstration
California State University-Fullerton
St. John Bosco High School
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Annie's Inc. April 2013 - May 2014
Peet's Coffee & Tea January 2012 - March 2013
Del Monte Foods June 2003 - January 2012
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP 1993 - 2003
Cooley Godward LLP 1993 - 2003
Nishimura & Partners 1989 - 1990
Skills
Corporate Governance, SEC filings, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Securities, Finance, Internal Controls, Investor Relations, Legal Writing, Securities Regulation, Mergers, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Executive Management, IPO, SEC Filings, Management
Education
Harvard Law School 1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (JD)
Harvard University 1986 — 1989
A.B., East Asian Studies, Economics
Monta Vista High School 1981 — 1985
RockTenn March 2013 - Present
Robert Half Management Resources March 2013 - March 2013
The Morning Star Company June 2011 - March 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2008 - May 2011
State of California 1999 - 2004
Skills
Accounting, Finance, GAAP, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Payroll, Variance Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Customer Service, P, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Purchasing, Financial Accounting, Analysis, Internal Controls, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Operations Management
Education
University of La Verne 2007 — 2008
MBA, Management/Leadership
University of La Verne 2004 — 2007
J.D., LAW
California State University-Long Beach 1995 — 1999
Accountancy, Business
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Mondelēz International March 2014 - September 2014
Mondelez International August 2012 - March 2014
University of Chicago Booth School of Business September 2010 - June 2012
Kraft Foods June 2011 - August 2011
Spencer Stuart July 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business 2003 — 2007
BS, Business Administration, Marketing and Management
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Mattson & Co. June 1995 - July 2014
Skills
Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing, R&D, Thermal Processing, Commercialization, Microsoft Excel, Product Management, Product Marketing, Process Simulation, Program Management
Education
California Culinary Academy 1989 — 1990
Culinary Arts Degree
Burlingame High School 1981 — 1984
Menlo College
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2012 - August 2015
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2009 - October 2012
Pulte Homes August 2005 - November 2008
Enterprise Rent-A-Car December 2004 - August 2005
The Home Depot August 2003 - December 2004
Kmart Corporation June 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Data Management, Data Analysis, Excel, Pivot Tables, Graphs, PowerPoint, Process Development, Project Coordination, Quality Assurance, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Mac, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Project Management, Training
Education
CSU Stanislaus 2011 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2000 — 2004
BS, Business Administration & Economics
Kellogg Company April 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2011 - April 2014
Henkel May 2011 - October 2011
Henkel of America May 2010 - May 2011
Henkel of America June 2007 - May 2010
Henkel of America May 2005 - June 2007
Henkel of America August 2003 - April 2005
Skills
IRI, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Nielsen, Forecasting, AC Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Trade Marketing, Retail, Supply Chain, Sales Management, Categorization, Sales Operations, Key Account Management
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 1997 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Diamond Foods 2003 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. 1998 - 2003
Real Fresh Inc. 1976 - 1983
Del Monte Foods 1973 - 1976
Skills
Engineering, Continuous Improvement
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
Chevron December 2014 - Present
Funfar Advisory Services, LLC November 2014 - Present
ConocoPhillips 2010 - October 2014
RLG International 2010 - 2014
SCA - Hygiene and Forest Products Company 2009 - 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Eurofresh inc. (NatureSweet) 2005 - 2007
United States Marine Corps 1997 - 2001
Skills
Change Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Coaching, Management Consulting, Management, Business Strategy, Performance Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Business Transformation, Sales Management, New Business Development, Organizational..., Executive Development, Business Development, Executive Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Business Process..., Team Building, Culture Change, Program Management, Executive Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Budgets, Human Resources, Logistics, Operational Excellence, Global Business..., International Business..., International Project..., Marketing Management, Military Experience, General Awesomeness, Project Management, Supply Chain, Organizational Design, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics Management, Integrated Operations, Offshore Drilling, Operations Management, Military Logistics, Military Leadership, Marine Corps, Leadership
Education
Stockholm School of Economics 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and International Management
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2014 - Present
W.K. Kellogg Foundation January 2012 - Present
Mead Johnson Nutrition January 2010 - Present
The Auto Club Group January 2009 - December 2013
Kellogg Company June 2008 - December 2011
Skills
Nutrition, Public Policy, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Reputation Management, Regulatory Affairs, Advertising, Government, Management, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products
Education
Michigan State University 1997 — 2004
Ph.D, Food Science and Human Nutrition
Iowa State University
Master of Science, Nutrition
Southern University
Bachelor of Science, Food and Nutrition
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 1996 - Present
Cal Farm Insurance January 1996 - May 1996
S&W Fine Foods July 1994 - January 1996
Tri Valley Growers May 1990 - June 1994
Skills
Human Resources, Labor Relations, Recruiting, Leadership, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Affirmative Action, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Change Management, Coaching, College Recruiting, Compensation, Deferred Compensation, Employer Branding, Executive Coaching, FMLA, HRIS, HR Transformation, Internet Recruiting, Interviews, Management, New Hire Orientations, Open Enrollment, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Management, Technical Recruiting, Union Avoidance, Training, Workforce Planning
Education
Modesto Junior College 1990 — 1993
Modesto High School 1985 — 1989
Diploma
Practice Fusion May 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2013 - May 2015
SolarCity January 2013 - May 2013
KPMG August 2008 - December 2012
KPMG June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Revenue Recognition, SEC filings, US GAAP, 10Q, Accounting, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, IFRS, SEC Filings, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Internal Controls, Management, Finance
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2004 — 2008
BS, Business Administration
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance
Moreau Catholic High School
Moreau Catholic High School
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2009 - Present
Diamond Foods Inc 1997 - Present
Skills
National and..., Consumer and Ingredient..., Direct&Agency Sales..., Multichannel Sales..., Cross-border..., New Business Development, New Product..., Organizational..., Contract Negotiation, Brand Licensing
Education
Ball State University - College of Business 1966 — 1970
Bachelor, Marketing
Pacific Coast Producers December 2013 - Present
Pacific Coast Producers March 2012 - December 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2010 - March 2012
NUMMI 2008 - 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Cost Savings Initiatives, Toyota Production System, Cycle Counting, Manufacturing Operations, Supervising, JD Edwards, Union Environment, Standards Development, Physical Inventory, Business Systems..., KPI, WIP, PDCA, Warehouse Layout, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, HACCP, Food Safety, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, SAP, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., SQF
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Procter & Gamble January 2014 - March 2015
Procter & Gamble December 2012 - January 2014
Procter & Gamble July 2009 - December 2012
Procter & Gamble December 2005 - July 2009
Procter & Gamble January 2002 - December 2005
Keane September 1997 - December 2001
Skills
Customer Insight, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Architecture, Market Research, Brand Equity, Negotiation, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Category Development, Category Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Categorization, Management, Retail
Education
Dominican University of California 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Strategic Management
University of Cincinnati College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Information Technology
Boboli International LLC May 2008 - Present
F & A Cheese of California 1999 - May 2008
Diamond Foods, Inc. 1989 - 1999
California Cooler, Inc October 1983 - March 1989
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Mechanical Engineering
Tokay High
Santé Operations, LLC October 2012 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2004 - August 2011
Christenson Electric March 2002 - May 2003
OraSure Technologies 2001 - 2002
Skills
Accruals, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Fixed Assets, JD Edwards, Sales & Use Tax, Journal Entries, Accounting, QuickBooks, Invoicing, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls
Education
Linfield College Online and Continuing Education 2015 — 2018
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Chemeketa Community College 2008 — 2015
Accounting Certificate of Completion, Tax Preparation Certificate of Completion, Accounting
Electronic Arts July 2012 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2006 - July 2012
Homegain.com 2002 - 2005
Bay Resources, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
Forecasting, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, JD Edwards, Internal Controls, US GAAP, GAAP
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1998 — 2002
Bachelors, Business Administration w/ an emphasis in Finance
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2009 - September 2013
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2009
Blue Diamond Growers October 2009 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2005 - October 2009
Nestle Waters North America 2003 - 2005
Nestle Purina PetCare 2002 - 2003
Nestle USA 1998 - 2002
Skills
Shopper Marketing, IRI, Nielsen, Customer Marketing, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Strategy, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Sales, Sales Operations, Categorization, Customer Insight, Category Insights, Retail Category..., Key Account Development
Education
Golden Gate University 1996 — 2000
MBA, Marketing
California State University-Chico 1982 — 1986
BA, Geography
Chicken of the Sea February 2014 - Present
HJ Heinz May 2011 - August 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2009 - May 2011
Grupo SOS February 2009 - October 2009
Acosta Sales & Marketing September 2005 - February 2009
Schwan's Bakery Division June 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Trade Marketing, IRI, Forecasting, National Account..., Key Account Development, Pricing, Management, Grocery, Sales, FMCG, Account Management, Budgets, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight
Education
Florida State University - College of Business 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Boral Roofing August 2011 - Present
Dawn Food Products February 2010 - August 2011
GAF Materials Corporation August 2006 - October 2009
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2005 - August 2006
Diamond Foods, Inc July 2005 - August 2006
Nestle Waters of North America October 1996 - July 2005
Nestle Waters of North America October 1996 - July 2005
Longview Fibre Company December 1991 - September 1996
Owens-Brockway Company February 1990 - December 1991
Thoro System Products October 1988 - February 1990
Skills
Communication & Human..., Dale Carnegie, Project Management, Manufacturing, Management, Troubleshooting, Budgets, Electricians, Plant Maintenance, Process Scheduler, Continuous Improvement, Factory, Training, PLC, Preventive Maintenance, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building
Education
Ashford University 2011 — 2012
BA, Organization
Chapman University 1986 — 1989
of Study, Bachelor Science, Electrical Engineering
Central Texas College 1983 — 1986
BS, Associate of Science
Inventure Foods, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Medora Snacks, LLC February 2014 - August 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2004 - January 2014
Cape Cod Potato Chips / Lance Inc. 1999 - 2004
Skills
Grocery, IRI, Consumer Products, Direct Store Delivery, Sales, National Accounts, Shopper Marketing, Key Account Development, Nielsen, AC Nielsen, Trade Marketing, P&L Management, Spectra, Customer Insight, FMCG, Distributors, Food, Pricing, P&L, Categorization, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Key Account Management
Education
Montclair State University 1980 — 1984
BA, Political Science
DFA of California September 2012 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2011 - August 2012
E&J Gallo Winery November 2008 - July 2011
E&J Gallo Winery April 2006 - November 2008
E&J Gallo Winery April 2001 - April 2006
Skills
HACCP, GFSI, Food Safety, Complaint Investigations, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Management, Internal Audit, Cleaning Validation, Sanitary Design, Sanitation, Recalls and Traceability, LIMS, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, IFS, BRC, Gap Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 17025, A3 Thinking, Iso 9000, ISO 22000, IFS Food, Continuous Improvement, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, ISO, Quality Auditing, 5S, Microbiology, Food, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, Food Technology, Quality System, Cross-functional Team...
Education
California State University Stanislaus 1998 — 2001
BS
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. November 2012 - July 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2012 - November 2012
Starbucks November 2010 - January 2012
Cook Composites and Polymers April 2007 - March 2010
Cook Composites and Polymers May 2006 - April 2007
Calvin College February 2006 - May 2006
Calvin College May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Data Analysis, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Project Management, Auditing, Quality Assurance, Management, Quality System, Manufacturing, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Supply Chain Management
Education
Calvin College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, double major in Biochemistry, Spanish
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2007 - June 2012
UPS October 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Operations Management, Management, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Warehousing, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Logistics, Physical Inventory, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, JD Edwards, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Pricing, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Office, Food Safety, Logistics Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, ERP, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Retail, SAP, Team Leadership, Training
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 2009 — 2010
MBA, Business
Portland State University - School of Business 2003 — 2005
B.S. Managment, General Management/Human Resources Management
ConAgra Foods September 2014 - Present
Delicato Family Vineyards July 2013 - September 2014
Precor April 2008 - June 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2007 - April 2008
CertainTeed Corporation May 2000 - April 2007
Dopaco August 1997 - April 2000
MonierLifetile July 1993 - July 1997
Skills
SAP, manufacturing accounting, CMA, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, JD Edwards, Hyperion Enterprise, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accruals, Corporate Finance, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Training, Forecasting, Budgets, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Auditing, General Ledger, Financial Reporting
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 2003 — 2006
MBA, Business
California State University-Stanislaus
BS, Business
Dave's Killer Bread September 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2013 - September 2014
Hearthside Food Solutions February 2005 - June 2013
Ever Fresh Fruit Co. 2004 - 2005
Turtle Mountain, LLC June 2001 - April 2004
Skills
Product Development, HACCP, Food, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Budget, Inventory Management, Food Processing, Food Safety, Strategic Planning, Ingredients, Process Improvement, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Dairy, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Consumer Products, Management, FMCG
Education
Northwest Christian University 2002 — 2005
MBA
New Mexico State University 1998 — 2001
BS, Food Science
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2001 - Present
E. & J. Gallo Winery March 1988 - January 2001
Jones Wholesale Florist, Inc. October 1983 - March 1988
Christie, Lyle & Co. November 1978 - March 1983
Skills
Management Accounting, Cash Management, Risk Management, Accounts Receivable, Credit, Tax, Accounts Payable, Payroll
Education
Gonzaga University 1984 — 1986
Master of Science in Taxation
Whitworth University 1977 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business Managment, Magna Cum Laude
Columbia Basin College 1975 — 1977
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
General Mills July 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. January 2015 - July 2015
General Mills February 2014 - December 2014
General Mills April 2012 - February 2014
General Mills March 2010 - April 2012
General Mills February 2009 - March 2010
Target June 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Retail, Brand Management, Sales, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Pricing, Sales Management, AC Nielsen, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Nielsen, Product Development, IRI, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Management, Forecasting, P&L Management, Shopper Marketing, Grocery
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2004 — 2008
Bachlelor of Science, Marketing, Cum Laude
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2013 - July 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. September 2011 - April 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2009 - September 2011
The Hain Celestial Group August 2007 - February 2009
ConAgra Foods June 2003 - March 2005
Frito Lay June 2001 - June 2003
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey October 1994 - June 2001
Education
Miami University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Business - Organizational Behavior
Driscoll's February 2015 - Present
Driscoll's May 2012 - February 2015
Sara Lee Foods January 2011 - May 2012
USAgriseeds June 2010 - September 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. June 2009 - September 2009
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2010
Bachelow of Science, Agricultural Business and Management
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2009 - Present
US Navy July 2002 - July 2006
Education
Blackhawk Technical College 2007 — 2009
Associate's degree, Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2011 - Present
Education
Martin University 2012 — 2016
currently enrolled, Business Administration, Management and Operations
walker career center 2006 — 2007
g.e.d
Sensient Technologies Corporation September 2013 - Present
Crossroads Industrial Services 2012 - September 2013
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2009 - October 2012
Skills
Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Budgets, Project Management, Leadership, Procurement, Process Improvement, Training, Manufacturing, Outlook, SAP, Time Management, Process Scheduler, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Teamwork, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Food, HACCP
Education
Ball State University 1987 — 1990
Communications
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2005 - Present
Americall September 2003 - May 2005
Education
Hyles-Anderson 2003 — 2005
Ivy Tech Community College
Pacific Coast Producers October 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. May 2013 - August 2014
Ronald E. McNair High School October 2008 - May 2013
DeGregory, Ringer & Gourmson LLP February 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Sequence Analysis, Accounting Certificate, JD EDWARD, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM COGNOS, Bookkeeping, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Inventory Reconciliation, Invoice Processing, General Ledger, Bank Reconciliation, Auditing, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Inventory Control
Education
CSU Stanislaus 2012 — 2014
Bachelors of Business Administration with dual concentration of, Accounting & Finance, 3.62 GPA
San Joaquin Delta College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting, Banking, and Business, 3.48 GPA
Eckert Frozen Foods March 2011 - Present
Superior Nut & Candy September 2009 - November 2010
Diamond Foods, Inc. September 1998 - September 2009
John Crane Marine USA November 1995 - September 1998
John Crane Marine USA November 1991 - November 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, FMCG, Food, Food Industry, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Management, Merchandising, P, Pricing, Sales, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Trade Marketing, P&L Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International/Global Studies
University of Illinois, Chicago
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. April 2014 - December 2014
Carl Vieira Dairy May 2009 - April 2014
Skills
Inventory Management, Operations Management, Microsoft Office, Management, Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel, JDE Enterprise One, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Outlook, PowerPoint, Kronos Timekeeping, Job Scheduling, Kaizen, DMAIC, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Operations Management and Supervision
Modesto Junior College 2009 — 2011
Diamond Foods, Inc. 2008 - Present
adidas group 2002 - 2008
RCA Commercial Electronics 1997 - 2002
AT&T Mobile Tel 1992 - 1996
AT&T 1984 - 1992
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Associate's Degree, Office Management and Supervision
Diamond Foods, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Diamond Foods July 2013 - August 2014
MarketFresh Food Testing Laboratory December 2012 - July 2013
Skills
R&D, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Science, HACCP, Food Safety, GMP, Ingredients, Cross-functional Team..., Management
Education
Michigan State University 2014 — 2014
Packaging Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Food Science and Technology
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2008 — 2010
Biology
Diamond Foods, Inc. February 2006 - Present
Kerry Ingredients March 1996 - February 2006
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Management, Inventory Management, SAP, Food, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Leadership, Operations Management, Food Safety
Education
Blackhawk Technical College