Gibson Guitar
Industry: Musical instrument company
DescriptionGibson Brands, Inc. is an American manufacturer of guitars, other musical instruments, and consumer and professional electronics from Kalamazoo, Michigan and now based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company was formerly known as Gibson Guitar Corporation and renamed Gibson Brands, Inc. on June 11, 2013. CEO: James Curleigh (Nov 1, 2018–) Customer service: 1 (800) 444-2766 Headquarters: Nashville, TN Founder: Orville Gibson Founded: October 10, 1902, Kalamazoo, MI Subsidiaries: Epiphone, Steinberger, TEAC Corporation, Popular productsGibson Les Paul Standard (92)Gibson Memphis ES-335 (25)Gibson Les Paul Tribute (67)Gibson Les Paul Custom (229)Gibson Les Paul Classic Electric (27)Gibson Les Paul '60s Tribute HP Electric Guitar (2)Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar (67) (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. 2015 - Present
Harry & David 2012 - 2015
Gibson Guitar 2011 - 2012
Musican's Friend, Top 38 ecommerce company 2009 - 2011
Harry and David 2008 - 2009
The Brand Consultancy 2007 - 2007
RentWay, Inc. 2005 - 2007
West Marine 2000 - 2004
Skills
Talent Management, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Change Management, Training, Strategic Planning, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Hiring, Budgets, Onboarding, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Business Strategy, Personnel Management, Strategy, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Management, Program Management, Employee Training, Policy, Team Building, Employee Benefits, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Executive Management, Interviews, Retail, Mergers & Acquisitions, Payroll, Executive Search, Benefits Administration, Temporary Placement, HR Policies, Sourcing, College Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Labor Relations, New Hire Orientations, HR Consulting, Technical Recruiting
Education
Missouri State University 1998 — 2000
MS, Industrial Organization Psychology
Baldwin Wallace University 1986 — 1989
BA, Marketing, Finance, Economics and Communications
Two James Spirits May 2014 - Present
Gibson Guitar August 2011 - May 2014
SC Tour Inc March 2011 - May 2011
R2 Logistics, Inc August 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Logistics, Operations Management, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Supply Chain..., Microsoft Word, Transportation, Negotiation, Sales, Shipping
Education
Central Michigan University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Logistics Management, Marketing
Gibson Guitar March 2002 - Present
Skills
Music Industry, Music, A&R, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Guitar, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Audio Engineering, Composition, Guitar Playing, Music Licensing, Music Production, Music Publishing, New Media, Record Labels, Recording, Songwriting, Sound, Sponsorship, Studio Recording
Education
Emerson College 1998 — 2000
Master of Arts (M.A.), New Media
Gibson Guitar September 2008 - Present
Landry's Restaurants July 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Music Industry, Guitarist, Guitar, Music Production, Social Media, Social Networking, Music, Digital Media
Education
Henderson State University 2001 — 2005
B.F.A., Graphic Design
Raih Law August 2009 - Present
Foundations Recovery Network August 2002 - July 2009
Gibson Guitar July 2001 - June 2002
Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP 1980 - 2001
Skills
Non-profits, Human Resources, Policy, Small Business, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Mediation, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Mergers, Employment Law, Nonprofits, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership Development, Bankruptcy, Training, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Legal Writing, Marketing, Courts, Legal Advice, Program Management, Management, Appeals, Due Diligence, Government, Commercial Litigation, Alternative Dispute..., Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Trials
Education
Cornell Law School 1976 — 1979
J.D., law
Cornell University 1972 — 1976
B.A., History, Government
A7X Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem FestivalSynergy Global Entertainment2011 - 2011
Synergy Global Entertainment 2011 - 2011
Box Office 2010 - 2010
Synergy Global Entertainment 2010 - 2010
Ricochet Management March 2007 - February 2009
Hot Topic 2009 - 2009
Roadrunner Records 2008 - 2008
Gibson Guitar 2007 - 2008
Skills
Pro Tools, Festivals
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2006 — 2008
Associates of Applied Arts, Audio Production
Southern Oregon University 2005 — 2006
Business, Music Theory & Aural Skills
The Aristotle Corporation July 2015 - Present
Harry and David October 2011 - February 2015
Gibson Guitar September 2011 - October 2011
Guitar Center March 2011 - September 2011
Musicians Friend January 2009 - March 2011
Musicians Friend 2006 - 2008
Musicians Friend 2003 - 2006
Oriental Trading Company 2002 - 2003
Musicians Friend 1998 - 2002
Golfsmith 1997 - 1998
Skills
E-commerce, Inventory Management, Retail, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Team Building, Marketing Research, Purchasing, Negotiation, Product Development, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Sales Management, Management, Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Strategy, Product Marketing, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Product Management, Start-ups, Operations Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Income Statement, Business Planning, Sales Operations, CRM, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Pricing, Sourcing, Analytics, Inventory Control, Market Research, Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, P&L
Education
Iowa State University 1974 — 1979
Computer Science, Mathematics
Lennox High School, Lennox, SD 1970 — 1974
New York Magazine May 2013 - Present
Freelance February 2010 - June 2013
Gibson Guitar May 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Web Design, Typography, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Editorial, Photography, Product Design, Video Production, Languages, Copywriting
Education
Harding University 2003 — 2007
BA, Spanish
Symmetry Surgical October 2012 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment June 2010 - October 2012
Gaylord Opryland September 2004 - June 2010
Thomas Nelson Publishers September 2003 - October 2004
Gibson Guitar June 2002 - September 2003
Genesco Inc April 1991 - February 2002
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Customer Experience, Leadership, Training Delivery, Vendor Management, Business Travel, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Budgets, Time Management, PMO Services, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, PeopleSoft, Project Management, Management, Hospitality Management, Forecasting, Hotels, Hospitality Industry
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2010 — 2011
Nashville State Tech 1997 — 2001
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Information Systems
Freelance March 2013 - Present
Sherwin-Williams Paints September 2012 - January 2014
PSAV 2012 - 2012
Gibson Guitar July 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Customer Relations, Customer Service, Sales, Team Management, Media Production, Frugal Living, Music, Coupons, Music Theory, Composition, Heavy Lifting, Crossword Puzzles, Sleep Training, Guitar Maintainence, Guitarist, Bassist, Logic Studio, Pro Tools, Audio Engineering, Pneumatics, Soldering, Music Production, Drummer, Audio Post Production, Audio Mixing, Machine Operator, Audio Editing, Video Editing, Sound Design, Media Analysis, Live Sound, Creative Writing, Research, Photography, Sound, PowerPoint, Recording, Italian Cuisine, Xbox 360
Education
Ohio University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Music, Media, Audio/Music Production
Lorain County Community College 2007 — 2008
General Studies
Universal Music Publishing April 2009 - Present
Gibson Guitar November 2005 - April 2009
Skills
Music Industry, Music, Entertainment, New Media, Publicity, Music Publishing, Music Licensing, Digital Media, Social Media, Social Networking, A&R, Television, Music Production, Record Labels, Social Media Marketing, Recording, Singing, Audio Editing, Live Events, Film, Songwriting
Education
Marymount Manhattan College 2005 — 2009
London Metropolitan University 2008 — 2008
ChanceLight™ Behavioral Health & Education July 2014 - Present
ChanceLight™ Behavioral Health & Education November 2011 - July 2014
Educational Services of America January 2010 - November 2011
MicroExplosion Media September 2009 - December 2009
Atkinson Public Relations May 2005 - September 2009
Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association (TAMA) May 2005 - September 2009
Gibson Guitar December 2004 - April 2005
Gibson Guitar February 2004 - December 2004
Altissimo! Records September 2003 - February 2004
Nashville Songwriters Association International November 2001 - February 2004
Skills
Social Media Strategy, Online Reputation..., Social Media Monitoring, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Web Project Management, Crisis Communications, Process Improvement, Collateral Material..., Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Account Management, Web Content Management, Metrics, LexisNexis, Cision, Vocus, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Hootsuite, Sitefinity, WordPress, EMMA Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Radian6, Public Relations, Collateral Materials..., Publicity, Leadership, Social Marketing, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Event Management, Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Belmont University
Middle Tennessee State University
C Spire May 2015 - Present
Erie Strayer February 2014 - May 2015
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania August 2013 - May 2015
ERDC - US Army Corps of Engineers May 2013 - September 2013
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania July 2011 - May 2013
Gaunce Management January 2009 - May 2011
Gibson Guitar August 2005 - April 2009
Skills
C++, Unity3D, C#, Game Development, Software Development, Game Design, Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, JavaScript, Java, Computer Animation, SQL, OpenGL, Customer Service, jQuery, Matlab, ActionScript, Team Leadership, Game Programming, Adobe Creative Suite, Lightwave, Maya, HTML, HTML5, ASP.NET, Management, Procedural Generation, HTML 5, MVC, .NET, Cross-platform..., Autodesk Software, 3D Studio Max, Tomcat, Apache 2, Git, Maven, Spring Tool Suites, Scala, XML
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 2011 — 2014
Discovery Communications November 2011 - Present
USA Science and Engineering Festival April 2011 - November 2011
Kandy Collins Media Services March 2001 - November 2011
Gibson Guitar January 2008 - May 2009
National Geographic Channel December 2006 - August 2007
Discovery Communications, Inc 1995 - 2000
Epilepsy Foundation March 1991 - March 1995
TV Production Freelancer June 1983 - March 1991
Skills
Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Screenwriting, Video Production, Television, Digital Media, Creative Writing, Multimedia, Producing, Entertainment, Press Releases, Film, Video, Broadcast, Documentaries, Creative Direction, Media Production, Marketing, Radio, Editing, Avid, Post Production, Social Media, Publicity, Editorial, Directing, New Media, Sound, Voice Over, Content Strategy, Broadcast Television, Video Editing, Storytelling, Film Production, Live Events, Short Films, Event Planning, HD Video, Web Video, Videography, Digital Video, Production Managment, Final Cut Pro, Audio Editing, Camera
Education
American University
MA, Film and Video
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
BA, Political Science
Mouth to Mouth PR & Partnerships December 2010 - Present
Gibson Guitar January 2003 - June 2011
Universal Studios December 2001 - January 2003
Planet Hollywood January 1997 - 2001
Clavius Base (A Tom Hanks Production) 1996 - 1997
The Walt Disney Company 1985 - 1996
Gaylord Broadcasting WUAB- TV 1985 - 1985
Scripps Howard Broadcasting WEWS-TV 1984 - 1985
Skills
Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Strategic Alliances, Publicity, Music Industry, Brand Development, Entertainment, Event Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Sponsorship, Promotions, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Internal Communications, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Communications, Business Development, Management, Leadership, Television, Video Production, Strategy, Program Management, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, A&R, Press Releases, Music Publishing, Relationship Marketing, Music, Content Strategy, Radio, Broadcast, Editorial, Copywriting, Online Marketing, New Media, Digital Media, Record Labels, Budgets, Social Networking, Music Licensing, Digital Marketing, Concerts
Education
John Carroll University
Assoc, Communications
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee September 2014 - Present
400 Moons May 2011 - Present
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum January 2008 - August 2014
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum January 2008 - August 2014
Gibson Guitar October 2004 - December 2007
Style 615 Magazine 2007 - 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, InDesign, Creative Direction, Print, Web Design, Brochures, Illustrator, Logo Design, Social Media, Brand Development, Photoshop, WordPress, User Interface Design, Corporate Identity, Branding & Identity, Graphics, Email Marketing, Photography, Digital Photography, Dreamweaver, Art, Mac, Social Media Marketing, Posters
Education
Mississippi State University 1999 — 2004
BFA, Emphasis in Graphic Design
ISM-Nashville 2008 - Present
Gibson Guitar October 1980 - Present
Skills
Purchasing, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Procurement, Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Purchase Management, Inventory Control, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Supply Chain..., Six Sigma, SAP, MRP, Engineering, Operations Management, Negotiation, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Supplier Negotiation, Kaizen, Materials, 5S, Supplier Evaluation, Manufacturing..., Production Planning, Demand Planning, ERP, P&L Management, A&R, Warehousing, Record Labels, Start-ups, Automotive, Vendor Management, Management, Music Industry
Education
Volunteer State Community College
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Hartnell College
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC October 2012 - Present
Byrd, Proctor & Mills January 2011 - October 2012
Gibson Guitar August 2010 - January 2011
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network June 2008 - November 2008
The Flying Burrito July 2006 - May 2008
Jersey Mikes Subs & Salads March 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Auditing, Financial Statements, Tax Preparation, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Accounting, Budgets, Finance, Financial Services, Nonprofits, Tax, CPA, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Management
Education
Belmont University - Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business 2009 — 2010
Masters, Accounting
Iowa State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Mars Petcare November 2013 - Present
Mars Petcare April 2011 - November 2013
Tennessee Higher Education Commission 2010 - 2011
Gibson Guitar January 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Sourcing, Performance Management, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Employee Benefits, Temporary Placement, Management, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Search, HR Policies, Internet Recruiting, Interviews, Leadership, Program Management, Training
Education
Vanderbilt University 2007 — 2009
M.Ed, Organizational Leadership; Human Resources and Organization Development
Belmont University 2001 — 2005
B.A., Public Relations, Business
Userscape October 2008 - Present
Rentals January 2015 - May 2015
Rentals 2014 - 2015
Property Source 2006 - April 2008
KCTCS 2000 - 2006
The Obsidian Horse 1997 - 2001
Gibson Guitar 1993 - 1996
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Management, Teaching, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations
Education
Murray State University 2002 — 2003
Network Administration
Jefferson Community & Techcnical Colleges 1997 — 2001
Information Technologies: Networking
University of Louisville 1989 — 2001
Spanish, Psychology
El Instituto Cardinal Cinsneros 1987 — 1988
Harrison County High School
Gibson Guitar December 2006 - Present
DLN Distribution 2004 - 2006
Delanuca Records October 2001 - November 2004
Skills
English, Spanish, Artist Relations, Music, Entertainment, Portuguese, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, International Sales, Brand Development, Brand Communication, Integrated Marketing, Studio Recording, A&R, Sound, Social Media Marketing, Songwriting, Brand Management, Composition, Guitar, Rock, Songs
Education
Kidderminster College 1998 — 2000
Music and Entertainment Business
Musicians Institute 1998 — 1998
Audio Recording
Universidad Rafael Landívar 1995 — 1995
Marketing and advertising/Seminar
Universidad Francisco Marroquín 1994 — 1994
Industrial Psychology/Seminar
Gibson Guitar March 2001 - Present
Skills
Guitar, Guitarist, Musicians, Recording, Studio Recording, Band, Composition, Music, Music Production, Rock, Social Networking
Education
Cuyahoga Community College 1976 — 1977
Business Administration
Cuyahoga Community College
Columbus Castings 2013 - 2014
Gibson Guitar 2010 - 2012
Airfoil Technologies International 1999 - 2009
GE Lighting 1996 - 1998
GE Lighting 1992 - 1996
GE Specialty Chemicals Inc 1990 - 1992
GE Electromaterials 1989 - 1990
GE Plastics 1987 - 1989
Skills
Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Leadership, Working Capital..., Business Planning, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Budgets, Six Sigma, Acquisition Integration, Restructuring, Analysis, Aerospace, Management, Operating Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Operational Planning, Acquisitions, Capital Projects, Treasury Management, Plastics, Joint Ventures, Financial Analysis, Staff Development, SOX Compliancy, P&L, Facility Closures, Global Reporting, Living Abroad, Lighting, Consumer Goods, General Electric, Presentations, Refinancings, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
DePauw University
BA, Economics, with distinction
GE Financial Management Program
Palmieri Enterprise July 2013 - Present
Find Me May 2013 - August 2013
M Booth September 2012 - June 2013
Sandra Nunnerley Inc September 2012 - November 2012
Lowes Green House and Gift Shop July 2012 - October 2012
Heart Felt Accessories June 2011 - June 2012
Gibson Guitar June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Public Relations, Event Planning, Blogging, Advertising, Wordpress, Email Marketing, Leadership, Outlook, Customer Service, Time Management, Sales, Media Relations, Editing, Marketing
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor, Public Relations and Advertising
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Public, Relations and Advertising
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. November 2010 - Present
UBS Wealth Management January 2005 - November 2010
Wachovia Securities January 1998 - January 2005
Cambrex Corporation September 1982 - November 1996
Gibson Guitar November 1995 - July 1996
Education
New York University 1985 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management
Lafayette College 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
NIC Global May 2013 - Present
Nissan North America February 2013 - May 2013
Gibson Guitar August 2010 - June 2012
OHL February 2010 - July 2010
Peterbilt Motors Company (Division of PACCAR) May 2007 - February 2010
Peterbilt Motors Company (Division of PACCAR) April 1999 - May 2007
Peterbilt Motors Company (Division of PACCAR) June 1995 - April 1999
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, SPC, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Continuous Improvement, PPAP, APQP, Manufacturing, FMEA, PFMEA, 5S, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Visio, Operations Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Oral & Written..., Supervisory Skills, Team Building, Change Management, Training & Development, Teamwork, Quality Management, Development Of Employees, Automotive, Engineering, Product Development, Supply Chain
Education
University of Southern California 1987 — 1988
Master of Science (M.S.), Systems Management
Purdue University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
Belmont University - Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business
Self-Employed January 2014 - Present
Green Bay Press-Gazette January 2014 - September 2014
Green Bay Symphony Orchestra September 2010 - April 2013
Self Employed September 2008 - August 2010
Cumberland House Publishing April 2007 - January 2008
Barbershop Harmony Society 2008 - 2008
Skaggs Family Records September 2004 - June 2006
Gibson Guitar May 2002 - April 2004
Gish, Sherwood & Friends May 2001 - February 2002
MTV Networks December 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Press Releases, Biographies, Human Interest, Business Profiles, Writing, Newsletters, Stories, Brochures, Music, Magazines, Media Relations, Editing, Public Relations, Social Media, Copywriting, Music Industry, Orchestral Music, Proofreading, Community Engagement, Office Management, Bookkeeping, Ap Style, Accounts Payable, Investigative Reporting, Journalism, Storytelling, Advertising, Editorial, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Feature Articles, Television, Radio, Marketing Strategy, Publicity, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Facebook, Social Networking
Education
St. Cloud State University
B.S., Mass Communication/Journalism, Theatre minor
Middle Tennessee State University 1995 — 1998
Recording Industry Management/Music Business, Music Industry Minor
Construction Enterprises Inc. January 2013 - Present
City of Franklin July 2010 - January 2013
Eiro Research February 2009 - January 2011
Gibson Guitar August 2007 - March 2009
Volt Services Group October 2004 - August 2007
EMI Christian Music Group November 2003 - October 2004
Kroll Background America 2001 - 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Recruiting, Teamwork, Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Social Media, Blogging, Team Building
Education
Nashville State Technical Institute 2001 — 2002
Associates Degree
Austin Peay State University 1999 — 2001
Alliance Oncology August 2014 - Present
Dell February 2011 - August 2014
Touchstone Medical Imaging, LLC October 2012 - July 2013
Dell April 2006 - February 2011
Gibson Guitar 2004 - 2006
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, VMware, Solution Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Statistical Modeling, Performance Consulting, Creative Problem Solving, IT Operations, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Business Strategy, Technology Planning, MBA, Channel Partners, Sales Enablement, Lead Generation, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Cross Functional Team..., Healthcare Consulting, Negotiation, New Business Development, Intellectually Curious
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration
Abilene Christian University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts
Gibson Guitar September 2012 - Present
Cummins Filtration September 2010 - September 2012
Cummins Power Generation April 2008 - September 2010
Ashley Furniture September 2002 - April 2008
University of Southern Mississippi January 2000 - January 2002
Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon 1996 - 2000
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Management, APICS Member, CPIM, Purchasing, Purchasing Processes, Project Management, Oracle SQL, SQL, MSQuery, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, Kaizen, Automotive, Automation, Hospitality, Key Performance..., Leadership, Microsoft Office, Materials, Negotiation, Office Management, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Visual Basic, Writing, Poka Yoke, Warehousing, Logistics, Management, Materials Management, Project Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, MRP, Inventory Control, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 2000 — 2002
London M.B.A; B.S.B.A, Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Southern Mississippi 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business Management
University of Arkansas 1996 — 1997
Business
Hinds Community College 1993 — 1996
Gibson Guitar January 2006 - December 2006
Sony Music Entertainment August 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Finance, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Credit, Forecasting, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Financial Analysis, Retail, Negotiation, Pricing, Relationship Marketing
Education
Belmont University 2004 — 2006
BBA, Business Administration, Music Business
East Carolina University 1996 — 2000
BS, Economics
The Reprieve January 2010 - Present
Azteca America August 2010 - September 2012
Gibson Guitar June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Songwriting, Guitar, Music, Music Production, Television, Music Industry, Composition, Recording
Education
Berklee College of Music 2013 — 2015
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2010
BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, Marketing, Digital Media, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Peavey Electronics April 2014 - Present
Gibson Guitar May 2011 - February 2014
Simmons Bedding Company November 2006 - April 2011
Simmons Bedding Company May 2004 - October 2006
Simmons Bedding Company December 2003 - April 2004
Simmons Bedding Company January 2003 - December 2003
Duke Realty Corporation April 2002 - January 2003
Interface June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Sales Operations, Retail, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales, Analysis, Sales Process, Training, Advertising, Customer Service, Sales Management, Operations Management, Strategy, Marketing, Product Marketing, Public Relations, B2B
Education
The University of Georgia 1998 — 2002
Bachlors degree in Consumer Sciences, Consumer Economics
Medizinische Universität Innsbruck 2000 — 2000
Economics, International Business
Georgia Real Estate
The Jel Sert Company October 2010 - Present
Optimum Food Group December 2009 - October 2010
Power Solutions Inc formerly Power Great Lakes August 2007 - May 2009
Gibson Guitar October 2006 - August 2007
ConAgra Foods September 1999 - August 2006
Tri-Sure Closures March 1997 - September 1999
American Flange & Manufacturing Co. Inc. March 1994 - March 1997
Gaylord Container 1990 - 1995
Union Carbide 1988 - 1990
Skills
BPCS, QAD, Quickbooks, Great Plains, Excel, Hyperion, Oracle Financials, Software Implementation, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Process Flow, Financial Accounting, Essbase, Payroll Processing, Team Building, Managing Employees, Forecasting, Accounting, P&L, Consolidation, Variance Analysis, Costing, ERP, SOX, Process Improvement, Cost Analysis, Payroll, Process Auditing, Cost Management, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Income Statement, Cost Benefit, Hyperion Enterprise, Auditing, Target Costing, QuickBooks, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Management, Financial Variance..., Financial Process..., Finance System..., Internal Financial..., G/L Analysis, Financial Close Process, Gross Profit Analysis, Cost Variance Analysis, V Lookups
Education
Dominican University 1994 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
Dominican University 1986 — 1990
BA, Accounting and Business
Lincoln Southeast High School (LSE) 1983 — 1986
General- High School, General
Gibson Guitar Corp. May 2013 - Present
Gibson Guitar December 2011 - April 2013
The Stanton Group December 2010 - December 2011
The Stanton Group March 2010 - December 2010
Auralex Acoustics April 2005 - February 2010
Skills
Audio Engineering, Professional Audio, Music Industry, Sound, Recording, Music, Music Production, Live Sound, Studio Recording, Acoustics, Sound Reinforcement, Consumer Electronics, AV, Audio Post Production, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Sales, Sales Management, Strategy
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2004 — 2005
Masters of Science, Music Technology
University of Maryland College Park 2000 — 2004
Music, Performance
LKQ Corporation May 2014 - Present
Miss Kate's Creations March 1991 - Present
LKQ Corporation December 2012 - May 2014
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) August 2012 - December 2012
Accountemps May 2012 - June 2012
SVP Worldwide November 2010 - April 2012
Creative Financial Staffing May 2010 - October 2010
Gibson Guitar August 2009 - May 2010
WealthTrust LLC February 2009 - May 2009
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) March 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Outlook, Accounting, Budget, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Process Improvement, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, Access, ERP, Project Management, Lotus Notes, Website Development, Peachtree, Microsoft Dynamics GP, QuickBooks, Corel Draw, Great Plains Software, Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Invoicing, General Ledger
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1980 — 1982
BA
Prince George's Community College 1978 — 1980
Credits Transfer
Black Hawk College 1976 — 1978
Credits Transfer
Kewanee High School 1971 — 1975
Diploma
Weill Cornell Medical College June 2009 - Present
MQ Realty, The Corcoran Group, Independent Broker January 2005 - January 2011
Korn/Ferry International March 2008 - June 2009
Allied Building Products April 2003 - January 2005
Metropolitan New York Baptist Association December 2001 - April 2003
The Home Depot June 1997 - December 2001
Gibson Guitar 1995 - 1996
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Administrative..., Merchandising, Negotiation, Outlook, Editing, Management, New Business Development, Administration, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, PowerPoint, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Research, Microsoft Word, Event Planning
Education
Belmont University 1993 — 1995
BBA, Business Administration, Music Business Major
NAL Worldwide June 2013 - Present
NAL Worldwide February 2011 - June 2013
VF Imagewear December 1997 - May 2010
Horace Small Apparel December 1995 - January 1997
Gibson Guitar August 1990 - December 1995
Skills
Logistics, Procurement, Negotiation, Team Building, Project Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., 3PL, Warehousing, Supply Chain..., Distribution Center..., International Logistics, Transportation, Forecasting, Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Shipping, International Trade, Program Management, Leadership, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Freight, Customs Regulations, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Transportation..., Export, Container, Logistics Management, Pricing
Education
Miami Dade College
Vistage International 2009 - Present
RGM CONSULTING January 1998 - Present
Chairmen's RoundTable 1998 - Present
A-2000 July 1997 - January 1998
Austar March 1995 - June 1997
Cox Cable 1982 - 1995
Cablenet January 1980 - June 1982
Gibson Guitar February 1976 - March 1980
Skills
Strategic Planning, Executive Development, Process Improvement, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Public Speaking, Business Development, Coaching, Contract Negotiation, Small Business, Executive Management, Executive Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Management Consulting, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Organizational..., Operations Management, Team Building, Sales, Personal Development, Business Coaching, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Development
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 1966 — 1967
California State University-Los Angeles 1956 — 1958
BS, Pol. Science
Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. January 2011 - January 2014
Innovative Dialysis Systems, an ASA company January 2011 - September 2013
Radiation Oncology Services of America, Inc. an ASA company January 2011 - September 2013
Ambulatory Services of America, Inc. July 2008 - January 2011
Biomimetic Therapeutics December 2004 - July 2008
Gibson Guitar September 2002 - October 2004
Theraphysics Corporation January 2000 - September 2002
Acxiom May 1997 - January 2000
Texas Instruments May 1996 - April 1997
United States Navy December 1985 - December 1993
Skills
Data Center, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, HIPAA, Enterprise Software, Healthcare Information..., IT Management, Outsourcing, IT Strategy, Strategy, Software Development, Management, Technology Planning, Business Continuity, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Management, Healthcare, Business Intelligence, Network Communications, Integration, Software Implementation, Process Improvement, HL7, Enterprise Architecture, SharePoint, IT Operations, Systems Analysis, SDLC, Strategic Leadership, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Integration Strategies, Business Process, Forecasting, Health Information..., EMR, Radiation Oncology, ITIL, ERP, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Software Project..., SOX Compliancy, GAMP, HITECH Meaningful Use, FDA GMP, 5010, ICD-9, ICD-10, Leadership
Education
Harding University
BBA, Computer Information Systems
Park University
AS, Computer Science
A. O. Smith November 2012 - Present
Schenk Photography January 2004 - Present
Legacy Learning Systems May 2009 - October 2012
Gibson Musical Instruments June 2001 - March 2009
Gibson Guitar 2001 - 2008
Sherrif Sign Services June 1999 - June 2001
General Motors Powertrain Group May 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Social Media Marketing, SEO, Social Media, PPC, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Web Marketing, E-commerce, Facebook, Web Analytics, Management, CRM, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Sales, Start-ups, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, SEM, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Google Analytics, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1986 — 1991
MBA / BBA, Management, Marketing, and Business Administration
Hendersonville High School 1981 — 1983
Hendersonville High School
Providence Baptist Fellowship January 2011 - Present
LifeWay Worship April 2009 - Present
Maranatha Music June 2008 - February 2009
Word Entertainment July 1999 - June 2008
Gibson Guitar April 1998 - July 1999
Skills
CRM, Sales, Sales Operations, Music, Music Industry, Inventory Management, Advertising, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Music Production
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1991 — 1995
Outdoor Recreation
Tennessee Technology Center 1988 — 1990
Diploma, Industrial Electricity
Gibson Guitar September 2012 - Present
Aspect Software October 2007 - June 2012
Thomson Medstat December 2006 - October 2007
Nashville Predators August 2005 - June 2006
Peabody College 2002 - 2005
Harpeth Hall School 1996 - 2001
Computer Maintenance Service 1996 - 1996
MARTA Technologies 1994 - 1996
Skills
VMware, Servers, VPN, SharePoint, Windows Server, System Administration, Active Directory, Technical Support, Network Administration, VoIP, Troubleshooting, Wireless Networking, Microsoft Technologies, Integration, System Deployment, TCP/IP, Networking, Visio, Telecommunications, Operating Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Management, Access, IIS, Data Center, Hardware, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Microsoft Exchange, Switches, Security, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Cloud Computing, Windows 7, Virtualization, HTML, XP, Windows, Information Technology, IT Management, Help Desk Support, Citrix, Server Administration, Software Documentation
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1985 — 1990
Gibson Brands, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Gibson Brands, Inc. August 2013 - June 2014
Gibson Guitar September 2009 - September 2010
Gibson Guitar January 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Social Media, Entertainment, Television, Film Production, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Film, Graphic Design, Video, A&R, Microsoft Office, Music, Publicity, Music Industry, PowerPoint
Education
Wake Forest University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor, Communication
College of Charleston 2004 — 2006
Business
CF Industries April 2014 - Present
CF Industries June 2012 - April 2014
Elkay Manufacturing April 2009 - June 2012
Gibson Guitar August 2008 - April 2009
Generac Power Systems March 2008 - August 2008
Powermate Corporation May 2005 - March 2008
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. November 1997 - May 2005
Skills
Talent Management, HR Strategy, Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Training, PeopleSoft, Deferred Compensation, Sales, Employee Benefits, Employment Law..., FLSA, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Lean Manufacturing, Human Resources, Executive Development, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Performance Management, Internet Recruiting, Six Sigma, Career Management, New Hire Orientations, Job Descriptions, Organizational..., Union Avoidance, Employee Training, Team Building, Executive Pay, Employee Engagement, Performance Appraisal, Employer Branding, Temporary Placement, Business Strategy, Benefits Administration, Technical Recruiting, Management, Mergers, Organizational Design, College Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Process Improvement, Onboarding, Program Management, Policy, Employment Law, Strategy
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1989 — 1993
BS, Kinesiology (Sports Marketing & Management)
Hanser Music Group November 2007 - December 2012
Music Villa Bozeman Montana 1988 - 2006
Peavey Electronics December 2003 - September 2005
Gibson Guitar March 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Merchandising, Marketing, Audio Engineering, Sales, Music Industry, Training, Personal Training, Product Training, Retail, Music, Brand Management, Sound, Professional Audio, Guitar, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Product Marketing, Recording, Drums, Bass, Live Sound, Trade Shows, Product Development, Social Networking, Customer Service, Studio Recording, Music Production, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, A&R, Music Management, Audio Post Production, Sound Design, Percussion, Sound Reinforcement, Record Labels, Pro Tools, Guitarist, Keyboards, POP, Bass Guitar, Rock, Musicians, Sound Editing, Composition, Tour Management, Songwriting
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1984 — 1987
NONE, Electronics & Music Education
Producer/Director/Editor April 2012 - Present
NorthStar Studios 2010 - April 2012
Healthways 2009 - 2010
Gibson Guitar October 2006 - February 2009
MPL Media 2005 - 2006
Filmhouse, Inc January 2000 - January 2005
F-Hole Productions 2001 - June 2004
Bloomington Hospital & Healthcare System 1995 - 2000
Indiana University Bloomington 1997 - 1998
Skills
Final Cut Studio, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools, Cubase, Sony XDCAM Cameras, Panasonic HVX200 Cameras, Video Production, Camera, Video Editing, Television, Video, Film, Final Cut Pro, HD Video, Post Production, Camera Operating, After Effects, Commercials, Camera Operation
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1990 — 1994
B.A., Telecommunications
Independent Manufacturer Sales Representative August 2015 - Present
LPD Music International April 2014 - September 2014
Korg USA October 2005 - October 2012
Gibson Guitar February 2004 - October 2005
Peavey Electronics 1982 - 2003
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation Limited 1976 - 1982
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Account Management, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Music Industry, Marketing, New Business Development, Merchandising, Sales Presentations, Management, Business Development, Retail, Advertising, Product Management, Direct Sales, Sound, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, B2B, Professional Audio, Guitar, Team Building, Market Planning, Sound Reinforcement, Sales Process, Competitive Analysis, Inventory Management, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Social Networking, Market Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Selling, International Sales, E-commerce, Negotiation
Education
Montgomery College
Business Administration, Sales & Marketing
Samson Technologies Corp December 2012 - Present
Earth AVE December 2011 - December 2012
D'Addario & Company, Inc. October 2005 - September 2011
Straight Ahead Sales January 2003 - September 2005
Gibson Guitar January 1997 - September 2002
CM Sales Inc. May 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Music, Sales Management, Guitar, Recording, Product Marketing, Sales, Music Production, Professional Audio, Songwriting, Pro Tools, Sound, Music Industry, Studio Recording, Rock, Guitarist, Product Development, Audio Engineering, Live Sound, Product Management, Sound Reinforcement, Sound Design, Composition, Entertainment, Keyboards, Drums, Audio Post Production, Concerts, Audio Editing
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1983 — 1992
BS, Psychology / Business
University of Michigan 1981 — 1983
School of Natural Resources
CTA Architects Engineers March 2011 - Present
ITT Technical Institute June 2009 - March 2011
Creative Action November 2009 - August 2010
Orcutt I Winslow February 2007 - February 2009
Digital Remedy June 2006 - January 2007
Gibson Guitar January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Architectural Design, Model Making, Photography, Web Design, Animation, Environmental Design, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Process Scheduler, Production Managment, Characters, Rendering, Design Research, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max, Modeling, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Modeling, Layout, Texturing, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Architecture
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 2005 — 2006
MA, Architecture
Montana State University-Bozeman 2001 — 2005
BA, Environmental Design
Collins College 2007 — 2009
BA, Computer Animation
Gibson Guitar January 2013 - Present
Spectra Energy September 2008 - January 2013
Weatherford International 2006 - 2008
Eagle Global Logistics 2005 - 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Hyperion HFM, SAP, Oracle Applications
Education
Louisiana State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
The Roasterie, Inc. March 2015 - August 2015
Musician's Friend December 2013 - February 2015
Gibson Guitar October 2012 - November 2013
Musicians Friend September 2008 - October 2012
Wachovia May 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Inside Sales, Guitar, Launching Of New..., Product Development, Music Industry, Music Theory, Guitarist, Musicians, Sales, Musical Instruments, Bass, Rock, Product Launch, Sound, Music, Festivals, Audio Post Production, Studio Recording, Drums, Live Sound, Band, Songwriting, Music Production, Composition, Bass Guitar, Recording, Keyboards, Pro Tools, Audio Engineering, Music Education, Entertainment, Acoustic Guitar, Singing, Mastering, Professional Audio, Musical Theatre, Marketing
Education
Benedictine College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Performance, General
Hanson Worldwide 2013 - Present
Gregory's Box'd Beverages 2011 - 2012
Gibson Guitar 2007 - 2011
Olympic Foods, Inc. 2002 - 2007
McCain / Vitality 1998 - 2002
Van Den Bergh Foods - Unilever 1993 - 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development, International Business..., Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Income Statement, Leadership, Management, Coaching, P&L Management, Forecasting, Executive Management, Team Building, Sales, Strategy, Budgets, Business Planning, Pricing, Food, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Process Improvement, Profit, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Product Management, Retail, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Sales Operations, Marketing, B2B, FMCG, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Inventory Management, Start-ups, Supply Chain, CRM, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Business Development
Education
Lewis University 1984 — 1989
MBA, Marketing
Valparaiso University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Sciences, Business Administration
Westmont High School
Gibson Guitar 2001 - Present
Gibson Guitar 1999 - 2001
Gibson Guitar 1997 - 1999
Skills
A, Advertising, Audio Engineering, Band, Concerts, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Drums, Entertainment, Event Management, Event Planning, Facebook, Festivals, Guitar, Guitarist, Live Events, Live Sound, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Music
Education
Bowdoin College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor, Economics & Finance
Cigna-HealthSpring July 2013 - Present
nTelagent, Inc. September 2008 - July 2013
Sommet Group January 2007 - September 2008
SAIC August 2006 - January 2007
Gibson Guitar 2004 - 2006
Computer Education and Design 2001 - 2003
DeSai Systems 1999 - 2002
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, C#, WCF, AJAX, jQuery, SharePoint, VB.NET, .NET, Software Development, SSRS, ASP.NET MVC, SDLC, Software Project..., Database Design, Project Management, Scrum, MySQL, Requirements Analysis, Databases, ASP.NET, Web Services, User Interface Design, User Experience, Illustrator, Photoshop, User Stories, MVC, Agile Methodologies, IIS, XML, Crystal Reports, T-SQL, Web Applications, Web Development, JavaScript, Integration
Education
Florida State University 1997 — 1999
Graphic Design, Computer Science
Florida State University 1997 — 1999
Graphic Design
CBS Television Studios June 2005 - Present
James R. Pelton Photography 2008 - 2013
Venice the Series - Open Book Productions June 2010 - July 2011
Paramount Pictures September 2010 - September 2010
Columbus Circle/Oxymoron Entertainment June 2009 - September 2009
Gibson Guitar February 2009 - February 2009
The Walt Disney Studios September 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Film Production, Branded Content, Video Production, Sponsorship, Feature Films, Digital Media, Television, Commercials, Screenwriting, Social Media
Education
American Conservatory Theater (summer Congress) 1984 — 1984
Central Michigan University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Broadcasting/Acting
Sherman-Dixie Concrete Industries March 2005 - March 2009
Portion Pac, Inc February 2002 - February 2005
Gibson Guitar 2005 - 2005
Schneider Electric 2000 - 2001
Gibson Guitar January 1990 - January 1999
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Major
University of Wisconsin 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Music
Lakeland College 1982 — 1984
Psychology
Cool Ad Handles 2008 - Present
US Music Corp July 1996 - July 2009
Gibson Guitar 1991 - 1995
Skills
Sourcing, Retail, Manufacturing, Entertainment, Music, Quality Control, Creative Direction, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Music Production, Program Management, Guitar, Music Industry, Human Resources, Marketing, Management, Graphic Design, Sound, Brand Management, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Pricing, Merchandising, Fashion, Music Education, Trade Shows, Key Account Management, Process Improvement, Leadership, Negotiation, Advertising, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Packaging, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Executive Management, Online Advertising, Consulting, Forecasting, Time Management, Sales Operations, Logistics, Start-ups, Social Networking, Outsourcing
Education
City University of New York-Queens College 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
California Institute of Technology
Extension, Japanese Manufacturing Principles
Stanford University
Extension, Japanese Business Culture
UC Berkeley
Certificate, Hazardous Materials Management
Spring Haven Mansion September 2005 - Present
Gibson Guitar January 1991 - Present
Skills
Music Industry, Entertainment, Music, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Guitar, A&R, Music Production, Leadership, Concerts, Social Networking, Guitarist, Music Publishing, Sales, Television, Film, Studio Recording, New Media, Band, Media Relations, Video Production, Copywriting, Guitar Playing, Public Relations, Songwriting, Event Management, Management
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1982 — 1985
BS, Recording Industry Management, Marketing
Kwik Kopy Cool Springs June 2004 - Present
TND Enterprises, Inc March 2004 - Present
Gibson Guitar 1999 - 2001
BHP Petroleum 1997 - 1999
GTE Corporation 1973 - 1997
US Navy January 1967 - December 1970
Skills
Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Mergers, Budgeting, Budgets, Small Business, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sales Management, Leadership, Business Development, Marketing, Start-ups, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Negotiation, New Business Development, Management, Account Management, B2B, Time Management, Selling, Direct Mail, Coaching, Operations Management, Direct Sales, Executive Management, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, P&L Management, Pricing, Sales Process, Forecasting, Strategic Partnerships, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Product Management, Online Marketing
Education
Syracuse University
MBA, Business
Brentwood Leadership Class 2003 — 2003
Binghamton University - School of Management
BS, Management Science
Rome Free Academy (RFA)
Independent July 2012 - Present
Hewlett-Packard / Palm May 2009 - December 2011
Plantronics June 2000 - March 2009
Gibson Guitar May 1998 - June 1999
Bose Corporation May 1985 - April 1998
Skills
Audio, Telephony, Acoustics, Audio Processing, Product Design, Problem Solving, Sound, Public Speaking, Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Telecommunications, Product Development, Wireless, R&D, Analog, Finite Element Analysis, Testing, Design for Manufacturing, Bluetooth, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Devices, Firmware, Digital Signal..., Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, Rapid Prototyping
Education
Tufts University
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Rx Compound Centre November 2004 - Present
Self-Employed and Free Agent Guitarist September 1969 - Present
Hewgley's Music Shop October 1996 - Present
Lewis County High School (TN) 2003 - 2004
VisionAmerica (Dr. James Loden, Sr.) Opthamology Associates of Nashville, Inc 1988 - 1991
Gibson Guitar 1986 - 1988
Friendship Christian School in Lebanon, TN 1985 - 1986
Skills
Music, Guitar, Recording, Band, Singing, Composition, Music Theory, Entertainment, Conducting, Music Industry, Music Production, Piano, Musicians, Customer Service, Teaching, Music Education, Creative Writing, Keyboards, Festivals, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Performing Arts, Audio Editing, Vocalist, Musical Theatre, Classical, Bands, Management, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Managerial Skills, Organization, Public Relations, Editing, Leadership, Guitar Playing, Concerts, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Training, Books and Literature, Reading Music, Nashville Number System, Film History, Research, Social Media, Budgets, Lead Guitar
Education
Vanderbilt University 1993 — 1995
No degree earned; 2 1/2 years of study, Musical Arts : Blair School of Music
Freed-Hardeman University 1981 — 1985
B.A. in English / B.S. in Secondary Education, English, Communications, Psychology, Political Science
Jorge Barrios Photography April 2012 - Present
Gibson Guitar March 2011 - Present
Skills
Digital Photography, Audio Engineering, Video Production, Music Production, Musicians
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Nashville 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree
Luth Research November 2014 - Present
Directions Research, Inc. March 2013 - August 2014
Gibson Guitar March 2012 - March 2013
Kantar (TNS and Compete Divisions) August 2005 - March 2012
MarketVision Research August 2003 - August 2005
Burke, Inc. 1990 - August 2003
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Market Research, Brand Equity, Consumer Behaviour, Quantitative Research, Shopper Marketing, Qualitative Research, Questionnaire Design, Marketing Strategy, Net Promoter Score, Customer Satisfaction..., Customer Service, MS Excel Pivot Tables, SPSS, Interpersonal..., Conjoint Analysis, Choice Modeling, Strategy, FMCG, Product Development, Online Research, Business Insights, Leadership, Advertising Research, Marketing, Data Analysis, Consumer Insight, Competitive Intelligence, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Intelligence, Survey Design, P&L Management, Advertising, Brand Architecture, Product Innovation, Consumer Products, Primary Research, Brand Loyalty, Market Planning, Pricing, Brand Management, Nielsen, Positioning, Ethnography, Brand Development, Global Marketing
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1986 — 1988
MBA, Marketing
University of Evansville 1982 — 1986
BS, International Business
Nashville Symphony May 2013 - Present
State Farm Insurance April 2012 - April 2013
Gibson Guitar October 2010 - September 2011
Anderson University September 2009 - May 2010
Dryve Artist Management July 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Guitar Player, Guitar Technician, Studio Recording, Sales Support, Artist Booking, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Pro Tools, Music, Guitarist, Recording, Songwriting, Guitar
Education
Anderson University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Music Business
Anderson University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Music Business
Gibson Guitar LAN AdministratorGibson Guitar Acoustic Division1993 - Present
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1988 — 1993
AlphaGraphics Music City February 2013 - Present
Gibson Guitar January 2012 - February 2013
EnPro Industries, Inc. August 2008 - December 2010
EnPro Industries, Inc. January 2002 - August 2008
Metaldyne January 2001 - January 2002
Simpson Industries April 1998 - January 2001
Cummins, Inc 1996 - 1998
Cummins, Inc 1995 - 1996
Cummins, Inc 1993 - 1995
The Upjohn Company 1990 - 1993
Skills
Investments, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Due Diligence, Cash Management, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Strategy, Finance, Risk Management, Email Marketing, Change Management, Business Planning, Treasury Management, Business Development, Marketing, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, Forecasting, Online Marketing, Working Capital..., Treasury, Executive Management, Banking, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Budgets, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Internal Controls, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Direct Marketing, Lean Manufacturing, Mergers, Cost Accounting
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1984 — 1985
MBA, Finance
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management 1978 — 1982
BS, Management
Watertown High School
Watertown High School
Watertown High School New York
Dell August 2014 - Present
Dell February 2011 - Present
Gibson Guitar September 2007 - February 2011
Skills
Direct Sales, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Sales Process, Data Center, Cloud Computing, SaaS, Virtualization, Channel Partners, Sales, Enterprise Software, Storage, Storage Solutions, Disaster Recovery, Managed Services, Hadoop, OpenStack, Dell PowerEdge Servers
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communications and Marketing
Cummins Inc. September 2014 - Present
Cummins, Inc 2010 - Present
UBS Wealth Management 2003 - 2010
MetLife Financial Services 1999 - 2003
Gibson Guitar 1993 - 1999
Kawai America 1985 - 1993
Skills
Finance, Investments, Strategic Financial..., Customer-focused, Series 7, Financial Services, Order Management, Sales&Marketing, Non-profit Board..., OEMs, Wealth Management, Retirement Planning, Risk Management, Sales, Employee Benefits, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Series 66, General Securities..., Registered Investment..., TN Insurance License, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle Applications, SOMS, Siebel, PeopleSoft
Education
South Bay College 1983 — 1984
Accounting
El Camino College 1975 — 1976
Business Administration
Gardena High School 1973 — 1975
Service Solutions Group (SSG) August 2014 - Present
Franke June 2010 - Present
SVP Worldwide July 2006 - October 2009
Singer Sewing Company November 1999 - June 2006
Gibson Guitar 1995 - 1999
Skills
Cost Accounting, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Cash Management, Business Planning, Leadership, Management, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Strategic Financial..., Cash Flow
Education
Greenville College 1974 — 1978
BA, Business
freelance music and entertainment support February 1990 - Present
Gibson Guitar 1990 - 2008
The Fireplace Whiskey Journal 1988 - 2001
Touring and event support 1989 - 1990
Tower Records 1988 - 1990
Education
Kansas City Art Institute 1988 — 1989
Graphic Design, Photography
Gibson Brands, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Gibson Guitar August 1997 - May 2014
Gibson Guitar August 1996 - July 1997
Gibson Guitar May 1994 - July 1996
Gibson Guitar May 1993 - May 1994
Gibson Guitar August 1989 - March 1991
Skills
Product Development, Budgeting, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Budgets, Team Building, Management, Strategic Planning, Music, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Development, Program Management, Operations Management, Strategy, Income Statement, Supply Chain Management, Product Marketing, Pricing, Account Management, Music Industry, Product Management, Retail, Competitive Analysis, Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, P&L Management, Sales Management, Social Media, Project Management, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Vendor Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Merchandising, Training, Sales Operations, Executive Management
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1988 — 1989
MBA, Marketing
Bradley University 1983 — 1988
BS, Business Management
Unilever January 2008 - Present
Butterball July 2005 - September 2007
Gibson Guitar January 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Preventive Maintenance, Plant Maintenance, Troubleshooting, TPM, PLC, Electrical, Manufacturing, 5S, Allen Bradley, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Automation, Kaizen, Planned Preventative..., Lean Manufacturing, Electronics, SMED, Pumps, 5 Why, Procurement, Pneumatics, HVAC, Boilers, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Hydraulics, Product Development, Maintenance, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Electricians, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Leadership, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Negotiation, Operations Management, Manufacturing..., New Business Development, ISO, Maintenance Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
East Tennessee State University 2001 — 2005
Associate's degree, Manufacturing Engineering
Riverside
Associate's degree, Industrial Engineering
Nygaard Properties May 2014 - June 2015
Collinson Media and Events August 2012 - April 2014
Nygaard Properties 2000 - 2012
Richard Bowers & Co. 1996 - 1999
Gibson Guitar 1995 - 1996
Equifax 1991 - 1992
Skills
Bilingual-Spanish, Marketing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sellers, Sales Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Investments, Investment Properties, Financial Analysis, Mergers, Commercial Real Estate, Location Intelligence, Tenant, Leases, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Purchasing, Real Estate
Education
The University of Georgia 1992 — 1994
M.A., Spanish
Furman University 1987 — 1991
B.A., Political Science & Spanish
Greater Atlanta Christian 1978 — 1987
Dave Pelletier Consulting January 2014 - Present
Breedlove Guitars/Weber Mandolins August 2012 - December 2013
Gibson Guitar July 2011 - August 2012
Musician's Friend February 2005 - June 2011
Musician's Friend January 2001 - February 2005
Musician's Friend January 2000 - December 2000
Musician's Friend June 1997 - December 1999
Kellenbeck Properties April 1992 - June 1997
Trammell Crow Company February 1988 - February 1992
Skills
E-commerce, Product Development, Management, Negotiation, Merchandising, Leadership, Retail, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Supply Management, Branding & Identity, Promotions, Sales, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Advertising, Team Leadership, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Music Industry, Forecasting, Online Advertising, Budgets, Supplier Management, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Music, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Product Launch, Competitive Analysis
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1982 — 1987
B.A., Business Administration
The Barr Group, Inc. December 2009 - Present
High Tech Institute March 2007 - December 2009
Parisian/ Saks October 2001 - February 2007
Gibson Guitar May 1984 - June 1987
Skills
Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Customer Service, Social Media
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1985 — 1988
Political Science and Government
Madonna High School
Dance Towards Health, Inc. 2013 - Present
Writing Session of America #WSAATL 2013 - Present
Famous on Purpose, LLC 2007 - Present
CORE Education and Consulting Solutions 2006 - 2008
Gibson Guitar February 2001 - April 2005
Skills
Focus Groups, Music Industry, Music, Songwriting, Entertainment, Record Labels, Music Production, A&R, Film, Studio Recording, Music Publishing, Pro Tools, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Audio Engineering, Creative Writing, Recording, Music Licensing, Music Videos, Concerts, Sound, Guitar, Composition, Talent Booking, Audio Post Production, Band, Rock, Musicians, Songs, Logic Pro
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2015 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Organizational Leadership
Full Sail University 2011 — 2012
Master of Science, Entertainment Business
Middle Tennessee State University 2005 — 2006
Master's Degree, Health
Fisk University 1997 — 1999
Master of Arts, Psychology
Hampton University 1993 — 1997
BA, Psychology
T.C. Williams High School
Fender Musical Instruments November 2010 - July 2014
KORG USA October 2008 - November 2010
Gibson Guitar November 1998 - September 2008
Skills
Entertainment, A&R, Music Industry, Guitar, Music, Video, Music Production, Marketing, Sound, Leadership, Recording, Television, Social Media Marketing, Audio Engineering, Social Networking, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Guitarist, Studio Recording, Composition, Film, Songwriting, Event Management, Live Events, Professional Audio, Video Production, Online Marketing, Rock, Bass, Multimedia, New Media, Radio, Publicity, Rock Music, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Business Development, Business Process..., Business Planning, Branding, Corporate Branding, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Team Leadership, Photography, Product Placement, Creative Solutions, Collaboration Solutions
Education
El Camino College 1990 — 1992
Crucial Conversations Certified - Vital Smarts
Time Management Fundamentals - Franklin Covey
Gibson Brands, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Guitar Center September 2011 - February 2015
Musician's Friend December 2010 - September 2011
Fender Musical Instruments September 2009 - September 2010
Fender Musical Instruments 2004 - 2009
Fender Musical Instruments 1999 - 2004
Peavey Electronics 1998 - 1999
Gibson Guitar 1994 - 1998
Gibson Guitar 1994 - 1998
Gibson Guitar 1986 - 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Live Events, Product Launch, SEO, Corporate Law, Budgets, Multimedia, Trade Show Graphics, Sales, Finance, E-commerce, Music Industry, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Brand Development, Strategic Partnerships, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Marketing, Product Management, Advertising, Business Strategy, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Public Relations, Management, Event Planning, New Business Development, Digital Media, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, Negotiation, PPC, Sales Operations, Email Marketing, Retail, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Business Administration / Marketing
DeMaris Entertainment January 2006 - Present
Gibson Guitar March 2006 - July 2011
Skills
Artist Development, Media & Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, A&R, Radio, Entertainment, Video, Music, Music Industry, Publicity, Record Labels, Talent Booking, Audio Engineering, Video Production, New Media, Television, Music Publishing, Digital Media, Film, Music Production, Music Licensing, Composition, Recording
Education
Berklee College of Music 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Professional Music
MTNBK Clothing www.MTNBK.com September 2015 - Present
OwnerIQ June 2015 - Present
Freelance June 2012 - Present
CJ Affiliate by Conversant May 2014 - May 2015
inMusic Brands May 2013 - May 2014
inMusic Brands June 2011 - May 2013
Gibson Guitar January 2009 - May 2011
Guitar Center March 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Product Marketing, Social Media, Management, Professional Audio, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, SEO, Audio Engineering, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Music, Trade Shows, Marketing, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Team Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, E-commerce
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Internet Marketing
Full Sail University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Internet Marketing, 3.81 GPA
Sarah Cannon Research Institute July 2013 - Present
Gibson Guitar August 2012 - July 2013
Nissan North America 2006 - 2012
TeamHealth 2005 - 2006
Dura-Line Corp 2004 - 2005
Ruby Tuesday 2002 - 2004
Skills
Finance, Essbase, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial..., Financial Analysis, Budget Process, Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, Project Management, Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Financial..., Hyperion Reports, Arcplan, Internal Controls, Budgets, International Project..., International, Executive Reporting, Budget, Automotive, International Finance, Financial Planning, Process Improvement, Accounting, Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Variance Analysis
Education
Maryville College 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2013 — 2013
Executive Certificate, Leadership and Management
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
VICE Media LLC September 2014 - Present
VICE Media LLC June 2012 - September 2014
FILTER Creative Group, LLC September 2011 - June 2012
FILTER Creative Group, LLC May 2010 - June 2011
Gibson Guitar July 2008 - August 2010
APC MGMT June 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Digital Media, New Media, New Media Sales, Music Management, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Marketing, Event Management, Merchandising, Public Relations, Entertainment, Event Planning, Social Networking, Digital Marketing, Project Management, New Media Strategy
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2007 — 2011
Sociology
CenturyLink July 2015 - Present
Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) March 2013 - July 2015
Gibson Guitar February 2012 - August 2013
Austal October 2008 - September 2012
Austal 2008 - 2012
John Deere December 1999 - October 2008
Skills
Project/Event Management, Meeting Planning, Office Management, Executive Assistant, Liaison to US Nay..., Board of Directors..., Budget Management, Marketing & Sales, Meeting Minutes, Customer Relations, Able To Multi-task, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Presentation Preparation, Community Relations, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Board of Directors, Community Development, Event Management, Government, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management, Training, Process Improvement, Sales
Education
Black Hawk College
Gibson Guitar November 2012 - Present
Cooper Lighting November 2011 - November 2012
Cooper Lighting October 2009 - November 2011
Georgia Tech Research Institute January 2009 - October 2009
Blue Dart Project January 2009 - June 2009
Radiant Systems Inc. January 2008 - January 2009
Cloverleaf Elementary School September 2003 - May 2006
Barnsley Gardens Resort January 2000 - January 2004
Hedgewood Properties January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Solidworks, Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, Product Development, Value Engineering, SAP, MS Office Suite, DMEDI, Lean Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, CAD, Product Design, Engineering, Testing, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2009
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
Shorter University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor, Music Education
OttLite Technologies, Inc. May 2012 - Present
Elkay Manufacturing March 2010 - August 2011
Elkay Manufacturing April 2009 - March 2010
Gibson Guitar 2008 - March 2009
Powermate Corporation February 2002 - December 2007
Fiskars January 2001 - January 2002
Newell Rubbermaid 1998 - 2000
Newell Rubbermaid 1996 - 1998
Newell Rubbermaid 1994 - 1996
Power Wheels 1987 - 1994
Skills
CEO, Chief Sales Officer -..., CFO, P&L Responsibility, Private Equity, Mergers/Acquisitions, Consolidations, Turnarounds, Strategic Planning, Tactical Planning, Strong Leader, Entrepreneurial Skills, P&L responsibility, Passion, High Energy, Marketing Strategy, Product Innovation, Merchandising, Contract Negotiation, Line Review, International Business, Manufacturing, Customer Relations, Internal Communications, Acquisition Integration, Turnaround Situations, Private Companies, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Change Leadership, P&L, Product Development, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Income Statement, Leadership, Consolidation, P, Budgets, Change Management, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Mergers, Sales, Strategy, Turn Around Management, Team Building, Executive Management
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1984 — 1986
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois
CPA Certificate, Accounting
Indiana University Bloomington 1973 — 1977
BS, Accounting - Finance - Business
Hinsdale Central High School
Metro World Child September 2014 - Present
Benetech Inc August 2013 - July 2014
AmSan 2008 - 2012
Dun & Bradstreet 2004 - 2007
Gibson Guitar February 2004 - September 2004
KINKOS 2000 - 2004
Foster & Gallagher/ Satisfusion January 1993 - January 2000
Skills
Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, SalesLogix, Siebel, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales Operations, Hiring, Consultative Selling, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Team Building, Customer Relations, Contract Negotiations, B2B, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Operations Management, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Sales Support, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Selling, Process Improvement, Team Management, Product Marketing, Mentoring, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Competitive Analysis, Vendor Relations, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, CRM, Business Development, Leadership, Sales, Strategy
Education
Bradley University 1995 — 1998
Bachelors Degree, Education and English/ Minor in Marketing
Two Old Hippies July 2014 - November 2014
Gibson Guitar Corp. March 2010 - September 2012
Gibson Guitar June 2006 - March 2009
Fender Musical Instruments May 2005 - May 2006
Gibson Guitar March 2002 - May 2005
Gibson Guitar January 2001 - April 2002
Prosound Music November 1999 - January 2001
Gibson Guitar September 1996 - November 1999
Gibson Guitar December 1994 - September 1996
Skills
Product Management, Marketing, E-commerce, Sales, Retail, Relationship Management, Branding & Identity, Channel, Catalogs, Music Industry, Music, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Management, Product Marketing, Leadership, Public Relations, Product Launch, Account Management, Channel Partners, Product Development, Entertainment, Guitar, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Brand Management, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Marketing Management, P&L Management, Professional Audio, Brand Development, B2B
Education
Miami University
Business
Applied Materials April 2013 - Present
Applied Materials January 2007 - April 2013
Applied Materials August 2004 - December 2006
DCE Consulting, Inc December 1999 - August 2004
RA Productions Brazil March 1996 - April 1999
Gibson Guitar June 1992 - August 1996
Latin American Consulting 1992 - 1993
AT&T May 1989 - August 1989
AT&T May 1988 - August 1988
Skills
PMP, Problem Solving, Team Building, Intercultural..., Brazilian Portuguese, Change Management, Occupational Health, Risk Management, Operations Management, Product Marketing, Safety, Project Management, MS Project, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Construction, Contract Management, Budgets, Semiconductor Industry, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Training, Management, Program Management, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Process Improvement, R&D, Semiconductors, Microsoft Project
Education
Tulane University 1986 — 1990
BA, Latin American Studies
Brown University 1989 — 1989
Brown in Brazil Program, Brazilian Studies
Rotary Exchange Program 1984 — 1985
High School Exchange Program
J. Alexander's Restaurants May 2014 - Present
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC August 2012 - May 2014
Avure Technologies Inc. November 2011 - July 2012
Gibson Guitar January 2010 - October 2011
TLC Investments, LLC (DBA Stones River Electric) June 2009 - December 2009
AFL Network Services, Inc; Subsidiary Of America Fujikura LTD. October 2003 - December 2008
Kile International Trucks, Inc January 1994 - August 2003
ITW Dynatec December 1992 - January 1994
Merrick Engineering, Inc. --Subsidiary of Talley Industries May 1988 - November 1992
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Budgets, Great Plains Software, Mergers & Acquisitions, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Risk Management, Cash Flow, Accounts Payable, Training, Accounts Receivable, Leadership, Team Building, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Due Diligence, Microsoft Excel, Integration, Litigation Support, Data Mining, Credit, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Management Consulting, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Telecommunications, Business Analysis, Access, Budgeting, Mergers, Business Taxes, Office Relocation, Audit, Compliance, Problem Solving, Cost, Financial Planning, Vendor Relations, Excel, Great Plains, JDE Enterprise One
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 1977 — 1980
BS, Accounting
Arapahoe Community College 1976 — 1977
BS - Accounting
Piney Grove Middle School 1990 - Present
Blue Grass Today. 1982 - Present
Syndicated Blue Grass Radio Program 1986 - 1999
Gibson Guitar October 1986 - May 1993
Alice Lloyd College June 1978 - June 1988
Wilderness Road Outdoor Drama May 1974 - September 1976
Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys May 1971 - September 1971
Skills
1979-1986 Authorized CF..., Music, Songwriting, Guitarist, Band, Singing, Music Industry, Recording, Music Production, Composition, Vocal, Songs, Bass, Vocalist, Guitar, Entertainment, Concerts, Radio, Blues, Festivals, Acoustic Guitar, Original Music, A&R, POP, Drums, Live Sound, Rock, Music Publishing, Musicians, Record Labels, Bass Guitar, Music Licensing, Performing Arts
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 1976 — 1978
Masters, Education
Berea College 1970 — 1974
BS, Industrial Education
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School 1958 — 1970
High School Diploma
HeadRoom Corporation May 2010 - Present
HeadRoom Corporation February 2007 - Present
Gibson Guitar November 1994 - November 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Service, Office Management, CNC Machine, Bartending, Bar Management, Class B CDL, Inventory Management, Buyers, Management
Education
Mount Marty College 1993 — 1995
Mass communications, B
Hot springs county high school
AT-RISK International, LLC June 2014 - Present
Gibson Guitar April 2011 - October 2012
AIG December 2001 - November 2010
Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations October 2001 - December 2001
Control Risks Group (CRG) - New York June 2001 - September 2001
US Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID) 1987 - 2001
Skills
Security, Corporate Security, Fraud, Computer Forensics, Security Management, Investigations, Physical Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Surveillance, Risk Assessment, Protection, Security+, Investigation, Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Police, Law Enforcement, Risk Management, Government Liaison, Security Operations, Physical, Fraud Investigations, Compliance, Policy, Executive Protection, Counterterrorism, Strategic Planning, Workplace Violence, Background Checks, Risk, Mitigation, Intellectual Property, Security Clearance, Due Diligence, Criminal Investigations, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, Mentoring, Government, Homeland Security, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Operations Management, Customer Service, Private Investigations, Security Audits, Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Forensic Analysis
Education
Georgetown University 2007 — 2008
ISMA Security Leadership Program
FBI National Academy 2000 — 2000
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Law Enforcement
Full Sail University May 2011 - Present
Full Sail University May 2011 - November 2012
BAW Entertainment May 2007 - May 2011
Gibson Guitar October 2006 - April 2007
Capitol Records October 2002 - October 2006
InsideSessions January 2002 - October 2002
Farmclub.com January 2000 - January 2002
143 Records November 1998 - January 2000
Interscope Records August 1995 - November 1998
American Recordings September 1993 - August 1995
Skills
Music Production, Artist Development, A&R, Artist Relations, Entertainment Management, Media Partnerships, Social Networking..., Music Industry, Mobile Music, Digital Music, Music Education, Music Research, Music Licensing, Music Consulting, Talent Coaching, Music Publishing, Talent Negotiations, Broadcast Production, Studio Operations, Audio Engineering, Audio Post Production, Film Scoring, Music Technology, Music Theory, Music Supervision, Music
Education
Full Sail University 1990 — 1990
Recording Arts
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 1989
FLO THINKERY 2011 - Present
Made In Network October 2012 - Present
Five Degrees June 2014 - Present
Everly 2012 - Present
OZ Arts 2012 - Present
Fishbowl Spirits, LLC January 2012 - March 2015
AirPlay Direct June 2010 - January 2011
Under Armour June 2009 - January 2011
Gibson Guitar July 2008 - 2009
PUMA June 2001 - June 2008
Skills
Creative Direction, Product Design, Merchandising, Product Management, Brand Development, Concept Development, Footwear, Design Strategy, Industrial Design, Product Development, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Go-to-market Strategy, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing, Design Thinking, User Experience, Marketing, Product Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, Design Management, Product Innovation, Fashion, Inspiring Leadership, User-centered Design, Brand Management, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Trend, Fashion Design, Concept Design, Retail, Social Media Marketing, Management, Brand Architecture, New Business Development, Experience Design, Art Direction, Concept Generation, Packaging, Rapid Prototyping, Branding & Identity, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Branding, Sketching, Creative Problem Solving, Creative Strategy
Education
Leadership Music
Domus Academy 1989 — 1989
Graduate Studies summer program, Design
San Jose State University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design
GOJO Industries, Inc. 2006 - Present
Gibson Guitar 2004 - 2006
Sykes 1996 - 2001
PT Zeuscom Indonesia 1991 - 1996
Tandon 1988 - 1991
Ransco Industries 1985 - 1988
General Motors 1983 - 1985
Skills
Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, FMEA, GMP, Operational Excellence, Quality Control, Injection Molding, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, P, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Strategy, Plastics, Supply Chain, FDA, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, SPC, Six Sigma, Quality System, Team Building, 5S, DMAIC, APQP, Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Management, ISO, R&D, Management, Kaizen, Budgets, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Kettering University 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Gibson Guitar September 2007 - Present
Sundazed Records 2010 - 2010
Lightyear Entertainment May 2007 - September 2007
Big3 Records November 2002 - April 2007
V2 Records March 2002 - October 2002
Sony BMG 1994 - 2001
Education
Centenary College of Louisiana 1980 — 1985
State of Tennessee 2002 - Present
Gibson Guitar 1995 - 1997
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Gray Line of Nashville November 2012 - Present
Gibson Guitar September 2009 - November 2012
KPMG LLP December 2005 - February 2009
Rayburn, Bates & Fitzgerald, P.C. 1994 - 2005
Skills
SOX, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Financial Audits, Big 4, Financial Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing
Education
Lambuth University 1984 — 1988
BBA, Accounting
Jackson Central Merry 1980 — 1984
Private Media Group February 2002 - Present
W & W Construction Co., LLC September 2014 - March 2015
H and R Block January 2007 - December 2009
Vagabond Instruments July 2006 - December 2009
Pure Play Media October 2004 - October 2006
Gibson Guitar June 1996 - November 1997
Hollywood Ribbon Industries, Inc. June 1990 - June 1996
Advantage Packaging, Inc. 1988 - 1990
Gaylan Industries 1984 - 1987
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Management, Tax, Corporate Tax, Process Improvement, Financial Statements, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Music Industry, Budgets, Accounts Receivable, Entertainment, Music Production, Guitar, Public Relations, Sales, Financial Analysis, Tax Preparation, Human Resources, Accounting, Strategic Financial..., Customer Service, Marketing, General Ledger, Auditing, Social Media Marketing, GAAP
Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 1976 — 1990
Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
Fullerton College 1984 — 1987
Studio recording and music related studies.
Webasto September 2014 - Present
Nissan North America February 2011 - October 2014
Gibson Guitar January 2010 - September 2010
Gibson Europe bv January 2010 - September 2010
Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution August 2007 - January 2010
Civil Air Patrol 2000 - 2010
Ford Motor Company August 2003 - June 2008
Ford Motor Company November 2002 - August 2003
Ford Motor Company January 2001 - November 2002
Ford Motor Company August 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, TQM, Project Management, Product Launch, Automotive, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Manufacturing, DMAIC, SPC, FMEA, Kaizen, PPAP, APQP, Supplier Quality, Process Improvement, Quality System, Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, ISO, TS16949, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Design of Experiments, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Toyota Production System, Operations Management, Program Management, Supply Management, Quality Control, GD&T, Testing, Green Belt, Management, Vehicles, Process Engineering, DFMEA, Leadership, Kanban, Manufacturing..., Minitab, Strategic Planning, Black Belt
Education
Central Michigan University 1985 — 1987
MS
Tennessee Technological University 1977 — 1983
BS Engr
Lipscomb University
Fishman Transducers September 2008 - Present
C.F. Martin & Co. May 2007 - August 2010
Guitar Center February 2004 - April 2007
WD Music Products 2002 - 2003
Lonestar 2000 - 2001
Steve Wariner 1998 - 2001
John Kay and Steppenwolf 1996 - 1998
Gibson Guitar 1994 - 1996
Phoenix Guitar Company 1993 - 1994
Fritz Bros. Guitar Company 1992 - 1993
Skills
Guitar, Music Industry, Marketing, Sales, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Sound, Live Sound, Training, Professional Audio, Retail, Music, Recording, Songwriting, Music Theory, Sales Management, Guitarist, Audio Editing, Studio Recording, Electronics
Education
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery 1992 — 1992
Luthiery, Stringed Instrument Construction
Greensboro College 1987 — 1991
B.A., Religion/Philosophy, Political Science
SerousfFun Children's Network January 2015 - Present
OLC, Inc. October 2009 - November 2014
Gibson Guitar March 2007 - September 2007
Major League Soccer 1999 - 2004
Major League Soccer 1999 - 2004
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Shelton High
Shelton High
Shelton High
Vesta-SiMatrix December 2014 - Present
Vesta-SiMatrix November 2013 - November 2014
Vesta-SiMatrix September 2012 - November 2013
United States Census Bureau 2009 - 2010
Draeger Medical Systems 2004 - 2006
Siemens Ultrasound 2000 - 2004
Intermec Technologies 1998 - 2000
Raytheon/Alliant Techsystems 1996 - 1998
Gibson Guitar 1994 - 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Logistics, FDA, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, MRP, Medical Devices, Strategy, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Manufacturing, Management, Supply Management, ISO 13485, Materials Management, Procurement, Project Planning
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business/Trade/Commerce
Griffin Technology November 2011 - Present
Gibson Guitar October 2002 - March 2010
White Hydraulics 1992 - 2002
Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Great Plains Software, Consolidation, Finance, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Tax, GAAP, General Ledger, Cash Flow, Budgets, Process Improvement, Banking, Income Statement, Strategy, Due Diligence, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Planning, Internal Audit, CPA, Microsoft Dynamics GP
Education
Murray State University 1993 — 2000
MBA, Business
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Pamplin College of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management
Morrison Tool & Fab, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Two Old Hippies Acoustic Division dba Breedlove Guitars, Weber Mandolins and Bedell Guitars January 2014 - August 2014
Two Old Hippies Acoustic Division dba Breedlove Guitars, Weber Mandolins and Bedell Guitars September 2013 - August 2014
Morrison Tool & Fab, Inc. June 2013 - September 2013
Gibson Brands, Inc. June 2007 - June 2012
Gibson Guitar June 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Solidworks, Software, Inventor, 5S, AutoCAD, Engineering, Project Planning, CAD, Product Development, Woodworking, Employee Training, Kaizen, Reverse Engineering, Machining, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Testing, Product Design, Project Management, Machine Tools, Metal Fabrication, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, R, Robotics, Industrial Engineering, CNC, CAD/CAM, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Packaging, Rapid Prototyping, Materials, Kanban, Design Engineering, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Automotive, R&D, Injection Molding
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Volunteer State CC 2002 — 2011
Associates of Science, Engineering
Vanderbilt University 2007 — 2010
None, Major - Mechanical Engineering, Minor - Engineering Managment
NHS
NHS
Northside High School
Yamaha Corp. of America August 1986 - Present
Yamaha Corporation of America 1986 - Present
Yamaha 1986 - 2002
Gibson Guitar January 1972 - August 1986
Skills
Music, Recording, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Sound, Songwriting, Music Industry, Keyboards, Entertainment, Music Education, Professional Audio, Piano, Composition, Band, A&R, Drums, Sound Design, Musicians, Studio Recording, Sales, Event Management, Online Marketing, Rock, Record Labels, Live Sound, Percussion, Guitar, Singing, Music Publishing, AV, Pro Tools, Musical Theatre, Music Licensing, Music Theory, Guitarist, Pianist, Audio Post Production, Logic Pro, Concerts, Audio Editing, Selling, Songs, Bands, Rock Music, Guitar Playing
Education
Fort Hays State University 1966 — 1971
B.S., Business Administration
Ft. Hays Kansas State Univeristy 1966 — 1971
Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration and Management, General
Venture Express, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Straight Arrow Consulting, Inc. October 2010 - March 2014
AIM Healthcare September 2009 - October 2010
Gibson Guitar July 2001 - July 2009
Skills
Business Intelligence, SSRS, Microsoft SQL Server, IT Management, .NET, Business Analysis, Software Project..., Integration, Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, C#, Management, Microsoft CRM, CRM, Great Plains Software, Software Development, ERP, SSIS, Software Implementation, T-SQL, Business Process
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science
Retaining Walls of Tennessee April 2014 - Present
Redline Resophonics September 2009 - March 2014
Retaining Walls of Tennessee February 2000 - September 2009
Gibson Guitar March 1995 - February 2000
PolyGram March 1992 - March 1995
Skills
Music Production, System Administration, Music Industry, Guitar, Music, Contract Negotiation, Entertainment, Microsoft Office, Guitarist, Drums, Songwriting
Education
Full Sail University 1991 — 1992
Associates, Recording Arts
Volunteer State Community College 1989 — 1991
None, General Studies
Frame Drum Wisdom February 2013 - Present
The Music City Alliance for Sound & Music Healing December 2012 - Present
Griffin Technology October 2011 - December 2012
Griffin Technology October 2010 - October 2011
Griffin Technology March 2008 - May 2011
Griffin Technology February 2006 - February 2008
Gibson Guitar April 2002 - December 2005
Gibson Guitar February 2000 - March 2002
Digidesign September 1998 - December 1999
Digidesign July 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Product Marketing, Music, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Start-ups, Product Launch, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Electronics, Project Management, Team Building, Product Management, Entertainment, New Business Development, Personality, Compassion, Integrity, Pro Tools, Social Networking, Personal Development, Team Facilitation, Research, Social Media Marketing, Creative Arts, Persuasiveness, Events Coordination, E-commerce, Marketing Management, Sound, Brand Development, Strategy, Music Therapy, Intuitiveness, Engagement, Music Industry, Organizing, Attention To Detail, Courage, Exceptional Listener, Brand Management, Persuasive Personality, Circle Facilitator, Compassionate..., Empathy, Advocate, Frame Drums
Education
Michigan State University 1984 — 1988
BA, Materials and Logistics Management
Huron High School
Vanderbilt University January 2009 - Present
Gibson Guitar February 2002 - December 2002
Service Merchandise 1991 - 2002
Skills
Marketing, Data Analysis, Research, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Analysis, Editing, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Market Research, Leadership, Project Management, Social Media
Education
Belmont University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Biology, Psychology
Belmont University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, Psychology
Universal Music Publishing April 2009 - Present
Gibson Guitar July 2008 - April 2009
EMI Music Publishing March 1991 - June 2008
Skills
Entertainment, Music, Advertising, Songwriting, Music Industry, Digital Media, New Media, Licensing, Strategic Partnerships, Music Publishing, Music Licensing, Social Media Marketing, A&R, Marketing Strategy, Digital Distribution, Television, Record Labels, Film, Songs, Radio, Music Production
Education
University of Oxford - Said Business School 2011 — 2014
Master's degree, Major Programme Management
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management 2008 — 2010
MBA, business, finance & economics
Queen's School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Finance and Economics
New York University 1985 — 1987
Bachelors of Music, music
Gene Burton & Associates June 2004 - Present
Dell June 2003 - May 2004
Sam's Club November 2002 - May 2004
Gibson Guitar April 2000 - November 2002
Sam's Club March 1994 - April 2000
Skills
Information Technology, Network Administration, Network Design, HTML, ASP.NET, Visual Basic, C++, Microsoft Exchange, SQL, Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Expression, Apple, Cisco VPN, Cisco Wireless, VoIP, System Administration, Graphic Design, Backup Solutions, Data Center, JavaScript, Kaspersky, Trend Micro, Crystal Reports, Adobe, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Budgets, Vendor Management, Healthcare Information..., Cabling
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1990 — 1994
Middle Tennessee State University
Lochbridge February 2014 - Present
Compuware April 1999 - February 2014
Gibson Guitar August 1998 - February 1999
UST Inc. April 1995 - August 1998
J. Riggings May 1993 - March 1995
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Team Building, Management, Team Leadership, Software Documentation, Salesforce.com, Organization, Databases, Account Management, Event Planning, Training, Administration, Changepoint
Education
Ball State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Gibson Guitar 2006 - Present
Gibson Gear 2006 - 2009
Stralfors Lasermax 1998 - 2006
The Protector Corporation 1989 - 1991
Education
College of DuPage
Certificate, Accounting/Information Technology
George Williams College
BA, Social Work
College of DuPage
AA, Human Services
Gibson Guitar April 2010 - Present
ForeFront group 2009 - Present
Skills
Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Forecasting, Global Sourcing, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Management, Purchasing, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Team Building
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1971 — 1975
BS Communications, Music, Business
Boyd Gaming March 2013 - Present
Boyd Gaming October 2012 - March 2013
Pinnacle Airlines Corp. October 2011 - September 2012
Air Medical Group February 2011 - September 2011
Casino Audit Guide Task Force 2002 - March 2011
Gibson Guitar April 2010 - July 2010
Harrah's Entertainment 2001 - 2009
Harrah's Entertainment 1988 - 2001
Specialty Lubrication Corporation 1985 - 1988
Arthur Andersen LLP 1981 - 1985
Education
Christian Brothers University 1978 — 1981
BS, Business Administration (concentration in Accounting)
myNEXUS July 2015 - Present
Gibson Guitar August 2009 - July 2015
Cognition Creative Services January 2006 - June 2008
Advanced Software Development April 1997 - August 2005
Skills
SQL Server, .NET, IIS, C#, JavaScript, Web Services, Software Project..., XML, Web Development, Java, HTML, AJAX, SharePoint, ASP.NET, Visual Basic, Database Design, jQuery, SSRS, LINQ, Silverlight, ADO.NET, SSIS, ASP.NET MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, Databases, SQL, E-commerce, Software Development, Database Administration, Information Technology, Enterprise Software
Education
Nicholls State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences
Central Piedmont Community College 1989 — 1990
Mathematics and Computer Science
Self Employed January 2011 - Present
US Music Corp September 2010 - January 2011
GMI January 2005 - September 2010
Gibson Guitar 2005 - 2010
Gibson Music Instruments April 2005 - January 2009
Smoke Alley Bar and Grille May 2002 - March 2005
Smoke Alley Bar and Grille May 2002 - January 2005
Tommy Hunters Tack Shack October 1997 - April 2002
Tommy Hunter's Tack Shack October 1997 - April 2002
Philadelphia Music Company January 1984 - January 1999
Skills
Sales, Advertising, Customer Service, Management, Sales Management, Public Relations, Sales Operations, Training, Music Industry, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Program Management, Retail, Promotions, Event Management, Music, Market Research, Recruiting, Marketing, Purchasing, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Merchandising, Social Media, Guitar, A&R, Musicians, Trade Shows, Social Networking, Team Building, Rock, Drums, Music Production
Education
Camden County College 1971 — 1973
Associates, Bus admin
Edgewood Regional High School 1967 — 1971
Diploma, College Prep
Armstrong Flooring Training School
School name:
CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE, bUSINSS ADMIN
Western Refining April 2012 - Present
Gibson Guitar January 2011 - February 2012
Accuride Corporation April 2006 - March 2010
Accuride Corporation April 2006 - March 2007
Dow AgroSciences May 2002 - March 2006
The Dow Chemical Company August 1990 - March 2006
The Dow Chemical Company March 1999 - April 2002
Dow Chemical Canada Inc. April 1996 - February 1999
Dow Chemical Canada Inc. March 1995 - March 1996
Dow Chemical Canada Inc. February 1993 - February 1995
Skills
Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Due Diligence, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Financial Planning, Accounting, Risk Management, Credit, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, Excel, Banking, Asset Management, FX, Credit Risk, Insurance, Access, Economics, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Word, Property Management, Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Mergers, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Corporate Finance, SOX, Financial Management, Treasury Management, Accounts Payable, Working Capital..., Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, P&L, Capital Budgeting, Process Improvement, Investments, Compliance, Start-ups
Education
Central Michigan University 2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Central Michigan University, Michigan USA
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Crowe Horwath LLP September 2010 - Present
Gibson Guitar July 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Accounting, Excel, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Boston College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications
Andersen Corporation June 2015 - Present
Helen of Troy September 2012 - June 2015
Pella Corporation December 2010 - September 2012
Pella Corporation March 2007 - December 2010
Pella Corporation June 2005 - March 2007
Pella Corporation April 2002 - June 2005
Pella Corporation May 1999 - April 2002
Pearl Corporation November 1990 - May 1999
Boy Scouts of America 1989 - 1990
Gibson Guitar 1988 - 1989
Skills
Account Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Building Materials, Sales Presentations, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Forecasting, Sales Process, P&L Management, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Purchasing, Pricing, National Accounts, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Consumer Products, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Selling, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Key Account Development, Retail, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Business Development
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1984 — 1988
BBA, Marketing
Franklin High School
Cirrus Logic June 2005 - Present
Avnet 2004 - 2005
Gibson Guitar 1999 - 2003
Opcode 1997 - 1999
Skills
Analog, Product Marketing, Semiconductors, Firmware, Manufacturing, Mixed Signal, Consumer Electronics, FPGA, Cross-functional Team..., IC, Sales Management, Embedded Systems, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Digital Signal..., New Business Development, ASIC, Business Strategy, Program Management, Hardware Architecture, Product Management, Processors, Verilog, Power Management, SoC, Microprocessors, Analog Circuit Design
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 1994 — 1997
Gibson Guitar June 2000 - Present
Skills
Guitar, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Product Design, Manufacturing..., Music Theory, Product Development, Customer Service, Leadership, Process Improvement
Education
Hudson Valley Community College
Machining Apprenticeship with GE
Class C toolmaker, Jigs & Fixtures
North American Music December 2010 - Present
Gibson Guitar January 2009 - December 2010
Samick Music Corp. May 2003 - January 2009
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Recording, Piano, Music, Music Production, Band, Composition, Music Education, Sales Management, Music Industry, Sales, Songwriting, Entertainment, Guitar, Sound, Music Theory, Singing
Education
Lawrence University 1972 — 1976
B.Mus., Music Education
JBS April 2013 - Present
ZTE USA Inc. August 2011 - April 2013
Gibson Guitar 2009 - 2012
Sonoco Products Company 2002 - 2008
Skills
General Ledger, Accounting, Tax, Corporate Tax, CPA, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Microsoft Excel, Tax Accounting, Management, Auditing, Income Tax, Customer Service, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Ambassador University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Rogers Group Inc. April 2015 - Present
Rogers Group Inc. January 2014 - Present
HCA February 2013 - January 2014
Rogers Group Inc. July 2012 - February 2013
Gibson Guitar April 2012 - June 2012
Netstreet Brokerage May 2009 - April 2012
First Tennessee Bank March 2005 - April 2009
Edward Jones August 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Auditing, Corporate Tax, CPA, Financial Analysis, Tax, Tax Accounting, Finance, Tax Returns
Education
Belmont University 2011 — 2012
MACC, Masters of Accounting, 3.7
Tennessee Technological University 2000 — 2004
BS, Finance
Gibson Guitar March 1995 - Present
Skills
Music Industry, Management, Recording, Guitarist, Manufacturing, Audio Engineering, Sound, Music
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1995 — 1998
Gibson Guitar January 2009 - Present
Skills
Painter
Education
Memphis College of Art
Gibson Guitar September 2010 - Present
Gibson Guitar September 2009 - September 2010
Gibson Guitar September 2002 - September 2009
Akzo Nobel Coatings 1997 - 2002
Akzo Nobel Coatings 1992 - 1997
Skills
Certified Public..., Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Organizational..., People Management, Accounting, Budgeting, Business Strategy, Excel, Forecasting, Kaizen, Kanban, KPI, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Organizational..., PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, SAP, Great Plains Software, Problem Solving, Word, FRX
Education
Mississippi College 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Louisiana State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Nissan Extended Services North America 2007 - Present
Nissan North America May 2006 - December 2007
Gibson Guitar April 2004 - May 2006
Sunrise Importer August 2002 - February 2004
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Insurance, Microsoft Excel, General Ledger, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2001 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.57
University of Tennessee at Martin 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Finance, General, 3.21
State of Oregon 2004 - 2010
Multnomah Defenders, Inc. July 2001 - April 2003
Tipp and Buley, PC January 1997 - November 2000
Gibson Guitar December 1989 - May 1994
Skills
Criminal Defense..., DUII Defense, Client Expectations..., Construction Law, Grant Writing, Database Tools, Construction Processes, Music
Education
The University of Montana School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD) 1999
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting 1992
University of Puget Sound