Little Lady Foods
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Quality and Process Improvement Consultant January 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2006 - April 2013
Skills
Quality Control, Quality System, HACCP, Root Cause Analysis, Food Safety, Document Management, SQF Practitioner, SQF, Quality Auditing, Internal Audit, Food Industry, Food Processing, Technical Training, 5s
Education
Harper College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
SQF Institute
SQF Practitioner Certification
Silliker
Practical HACCP for Food Processors Certification
State of Illinois Department of Public Health
Food Service Sanitation Certification
Little Lady Foods January 2014 - July 2015
Little Lady Foods May 2009 - December 2013
Skills
Consumer Products -..., Leadership, P&L Management, Management, Sales
Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo
BS Management Science, Marketing
State University of New York College at Geneseo
Bachelor’s Degree, Management Science/Marketing
Topco Associates LLC June 2014 - Present
Nutrivo, LLC October 2013 - January 2014
Little Lady Foods September 2011 - August 2013
Wetoska Packaging Distributors January 2008 - September 2011
Freda Custom Foods October 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Purchasing, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Production Planning, Materials Management, Food Processing, Procurement, HACCP, Inventory Management, Vendor Relationships, Microsoft Office, USDA, Private Label, Sports Nutrition, Frozen Food, Start-ups, Meat, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Management, Pricing, Sales, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development
Education
Elmhurst College
B.S. Orginizational Business Management
Maine South H.S. Park Ridge IL
No name 2014 - 2015
Little Lady Foods June 2011 - January 2014
Vita Food Products May 2008 - January 2011
The Helman Group 2003 - 2008
Sam's Club 2001 - 2003
Sam's Club 1999 - 2001
Sam's Club 1997 - 1999
Costco 1990 - 1997
Coleman Outdoor Products January 1988 - October 1991
Skills
Retail, Product Development, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Account Management, Fragrance, Automotive, Selling, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Marketing, Negotiation, P&L, Hardware, Customer Insight, Merchandising, Wal-Mart, Housewares, Management, P&L Management, Grocery, Consumer Products, Start-ups, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Private Label, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Inventory Management, Business Development, Sales, Market Planning, FMCG, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Leadership, IRI, National Accounts, Profit, Retail Sales, Strategy, Team Building, Inventory Control, Budgets, Customer Service
Education
Dale Carnegie Training
Dale Carnegie Advanced Graduate
San Diego Mesa College
Business Focus
Global Experience Specialists (GES) February 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods March 2009 - February 2014
Rexam November 2006 - March 2009
Aramark Uniform Services June 2000 - November 2006
Keebler Company December 1997 - June 2000
US Foods June 1995 - November 1997
Chicago Newspaper Guild September 1990 - June 1995
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1985 — 1988
Juris Doctor (JD), Law
Loyola University of Chicago 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Personify Corp May 2015 - Present
Lockmann Krane International, Inc. March 2014 - February 2015
Food Source Online January 2012 - December 2014
Little Lady Foods August 2013 - December 2013
Little Lady Foods August 2012 - August 2013
Little Lady Foods June 2011 - August 2011
Little Lady Foods June 2010 - August 2010
Little Lady Foods June 2009 - August 2009
Advantage Futures June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Team Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Organizational..., Leadership, Team Building, HTML, Start-ups, Sales, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Organizational..., CSS, Writing, Group Dynamics, Program Management, CSS3, Materials Management, Purchasing Processes, Food Manufacturing, Supplier Sourcing, Pricing Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Metrics, Corporate Sustainability, Python, Microsoft Excel, MDT, Windows Scripting
Education
Knox College 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/Economics
The Starter League 2012 — 2012
Oak Park River Forest High School 2004 — 2008
High School
Copenhagen Business School 2011 — 2011
Abroad Exchange for BA, International Business
Merritt Muffin October 2011 - Present
Little Lady Foods February 2010 - October 2011
Pennant Foods November 2007 - December 2009
Wenner Bread Products March 2002 - November 2007
Tibersoft Corporation March 2000 - August 2001
Pillsbury Bakeries & Foodservice February 1993 - March 2000
Campbell Soup Company October 1985 - February 1993
Skills
Food, Bread, Soups, Bakery, National Accounts, Food Service, Menu Development, Flavors, Sales, New Business Development, Restaurants, Management, Food Industry, Grocery, Ingredients, P&L, Food Safety, Key Account Development, Frozen Food, Consumer Products, Product Development, Formulation
Education
Rider University 1983 — 1985
BA, American Studies; Political Science
Longitud315 July 2012 - Present
US Foods June 2012 - March 2013
Greif August 2007 - June 2012
Little Lady Foods 1999 - 2007
Skills
Employee Management, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Employee Relations..., Change Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Compliance, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Personnel Management, Management, Performance Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Hiring, Leadership
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2007 — 2010
Master's degree, Human Resources Management and Services; Labor Relations
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Perritt Capital Management June 2015 - August 2015
J.P. Morgan Investment Banking Case Competition October 2014 - October 2014
Grainger January 2014 - January 2014
Schneider Electric January 2013 - January 2013
Little Lady Foods June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, Teamwork, Presentation Skills, Client Relations, Growth Capital, Capital Management, Data Entry, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, Senior
Cary-Grove 2008 — 2012
4.1
Little Lady Foods September 2014 - Present
ARYZTA LLC November 2011 - July 2014
ARYZTA LLC ( La Brea Bakery) 2010 - 2011
ARYZTA LLC ( La Brea Bakery) 2006 - 2010
ARYZTA LLC (La Brea Bakery) 2005 - 2006
Cottage Bakery 2003 - 2005
Maple Leaf Foods Inc 1996 - 2003
Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Food Industry, Market Planning, Retail Marketing, P&L Management, Pricing, Retail, Sales
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1991 — 1994
MBA
Valpariaso University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Eddy Packing Co Inc Vice President of OperationsMonogram Food SolutionsJune 2014 - June 2015
The Schwan Food Company 2012 - 2014
Superior Cake Products 2011 - 2012
Celebration Foods; division of Rich Products 2009 - 2011
Little Lady Foods 2006 - 2008
West Liberty Foods 2004 - 2006
Landis Meat Company 2000 - 2004
Skills
HACCP, Food Industry, Food, Food Processing, P&L, Turnaround Experience, Union Avoidance, Leadership Development, Exceeding Expectations, Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategy, Ingredients, Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
Load Delivered Logistics June 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods June 2013 - August 2013
Little Lady Foods May 2012 - August 2012
Little Lady Foods May 2011 - August 2011
Little Lady Foods May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Food, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, PowerPoint, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Organizational..., Retail, Windows, Packaging, Project Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management
Indiana University Bloomington 2010 — 2014
Little Lady Foods February 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods March 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods January 2013 - March 2013
Mondelēz International June 2010 - January 2013
Kraft Foods April 2009 - June 2010
Kraft Foods November 2008 - April 2009
Kraft Foods October 2007 - November 2008
Mars March 2000 - September 2007
Skills
Operations Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Management, Six Sigma, Change Management, Food Industry, Strategy, TPM, GMP, Manufacturing, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, 5S
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Wayne State University
Master's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
Little Lady Foods May 2004 - September 2011
Parmalat Bakery Division December 1990 - October 2003
Delicious Cookies 1990 - 1994
Skills
MRP/ERP, Scheduling,..., Process Scheduler, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Products, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Warehousing, HACCP, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Food, Food Industry, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Ingredients, Logistics, Packaging, Production Planning, Vendor Management, Project Planning, Pricing, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, FMCG, Materials Management, Inventory Control, SAP, Procurement, P&L Management, P&L, 5S, Operations Management
Education
Governors State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management Information Systems, General
Dianne's Fine Desserts May 2012 - Present
Lincoln Street Holdings, LLC September 2010 - May 2012
Little Lady Foods January 2009 - September 2010
Pennant Foods Chef Solutions January 2002 - December 2008
Sara Lee January 1997 - January 2002
The Pillsbury Company January 1990 - January 1997
Sara Lee January 1983 - January 1990
Campbell Soup Company January 1978 - January 1983
Skills
Mergers, Consumer Products, FMCG, Strategic Planning, P&L Management
Education
Lesley University 1984 — 1986
Masters, Business
Siena College
BS, Business/Marketing
Cerealto Siro Foods May 2015 - Present
Integrated Supply Chain Solutions December 2014 - Present
Purfoods, LLC September 2010 - November 2014
Little Lady Foods April 2006 - September 2010
Chef Solutions/Orval Kent January 2005 - April 2006
Chef Solutions February 2003 - December 2004
Frito-Lay 1996 - 2000
PepsiCo Foods International 1990 - 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Supply Chain, Ingredients, Purchasing, Food, Procurement, Negotiation, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Strategic Sourcing, Consumer Products, Budgets, Leadership, Change Management, P&L Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Food Processing, Business Strategy, Strategy, Team Building, Food Safety, FMCG, HACCP, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Food Technology, Supply Management, Food Manufacturing, Pricing, Global Sourcing, Warehousing, Grocery, Six Sigma, Food Service
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Texas A&M University
Master of Science (MS), Soil Chemistry
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree, Agronomy
Family Christian Health Center October 2014 - Present
Family Christian Health Center (Contract) December 2010 - October 2014
Trans Cor (Contract) February 2008 - June 2009
Corn Products International (Contract) February 2008 - 2008
Ryerson December 2005 - December 2007
Little Lady Foods February 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Purchase Orders, Purchasing, Management, Analysis, Software Documentation, Purchasing Negotiation, Purchase Contracts, Purchase Requisitions, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Project Planning, Invoicing, Customer Service, Negotiation, SAP ERP, Accounts Payable, Cost Planning, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Oriented, Highly detail oriented, Follow-through Skills, SAP
Education
Un 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.0
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.0
Little Lady Foods July 2012 - Present
Ambitech Engineering January 2011 - July 2012
Little Lady Foods January 2009 - December 2011
Ambitech Engineering July 2005 - December 2008
Fresh Express March 2000 - July 2005
Kraft Foods / Post January 1994 - March 2000
Skills
HACCP, Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, GMP, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety, Kaizen, Process Engineering, Production Planning, Quality System, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (BS) inBusiness Management
Optimum Granite and Marble April 2015 - Present
Jerry Biggers Chevrolet, Inc. January 2015 - June 2015
Cardinal Health August 2014 - November 2014
Burger King Corporation January 2014 - August 2014
Culver Franchising System, Inc. June 2009 - September 2013
Little Lady Foods June 2012 - August 2012
Culver Franchising System, Inc. February 2012 - May 2012
St. Norbert College Phil's February 2012 - May 2012
Franklin Research Center January 2011 - May 2011
St. Norbert College January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Critical Thinking, Leadership, Time Management, Committment, Customer Service, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Managed Money, Staff Management, Food, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook
Education
Elgin Community College 2013 — 2016
Engineering
St. Norbert College 2010 — 2012
Economics, Freshman/Sophomore
Dominican University 2011 — 2011
Corporate Communications, Sophomore
Klement's Sausage Company, Inc. January 2014 - Present
ForteOne Consulting April 2012 - January 2014
Little Lady Foods June 2010 - September 2011
ForteONE May 2010 - September 2011
Wholesome Holdings (Golden County Foods, Inc) March 2010 - July 2011
Golden County Foods, Inc October 2008 - March 2010
DCI Cheese Company January 2008 - July 2008
Reddy Ice April 2007 - January 2008
Reddy Ice July 2003 - April 2007
Booth Consulting, LLC January 2003 - July 2003
Skills
Manufacturing..., Qualtiy Systems and..., Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Customer Retention, Pricing Strategy, Margin Enhancement, Team Building, Leadership Mentoring, Organizational..., Direct Sales, Co-Manufacturing..., Strategic Planning, Profit & Loss Management, Cost Reduction, Supplier Management, Income Statement, Customer Service, Business Relationship..., Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Supply Management, Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Mentoring, P&L Management, Budgets, New Business Development, Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Margin, Negotiation, Operations Management, Sales Management, Leadership, Logistics, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Quality System, Mergers, Forecasting
Education
Davenport University
Radiac Abrasives, A TYROLIT Company May 2014 - Present
THK America 2006 - May 2014
Little Lady Foods 2006 - 2006
Chicago Tribune June 1994 - November 2005
United States Navy May 1977 - May 1997
CCC Information Services 1990 - 1991
Pfizer 1988 - 1991
Skills
Logistics, Leadership, Negotiation, Customer Service, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Training, Shipping, Supply Chain, PowerPoint, Distribution Center..., Process Improvement, Pricing, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Team Building, Six Sigma, Sales Operations, Sales, Project Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1983 — 1985
MBA, Transportation Management
Miami University 1973 — 1977
BS, Production/Operations Management
Tate & Lyle April 2012 - Present
Little Lady Foods June 2010 - February 2012
Sara Lee December 2006 - June 2010
Rome's Joy Catering June 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Food Science, Product Development, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Baking, Consumer Products, GMP, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food, Food Industry, HACCP, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Food Technology
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2005 — 2006
Baking & Pastry Certificate, Certificate in Baking & Pastry Arts
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2005
B.S, Food Science & Human Nutrition
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods March 2013 - December 2013
Prinova Group April 2006 - March 2013
Silesia BV November 2003 - April 2006
Edgar A Weber Flavors January 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Customer Service, Word, Customer Relations, Microsoft Word, Flavors, Product Development, Microsoft Excel, Ingredients, Food Industry, Food, Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, Raw Materials, Food Technology, Food Processing, Dairy, FMCG, HACCP, Food Safety, Consumer Products
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Food & Nutrition
Marianos August 2012 - Present
Salcomp November 2010 - March 2011
Little Lady Foods May 2007 - August 2010
Lennar September 2002 - December 2006
Lennar 2002 - 2006
Keller Williams - Real Estate January 1998 - January 2002
Coldwell Banker - Real Estate January 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Procurement, Negotiation, Forecasting, Sourcing, Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Purchasing, Project Planning, Sales Management, Human Resources, Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, SAP, Time Management, Accounting, Process Scheduler, Pricing, Process Improvement, Data Entry, Inventory Management, Team Building, Budgets
Education
Ashford University 2009 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Psychology, 3.0
Ashford University 2009 — 2015
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Psychology
Cintas November 2014 - Present
Tootsie Roll Industries October 2012 - September 2014
Little Lady Foods August 2011 - October 2012
GOURMET KITCHENS, INC January 2006 - June 2011
TURTLE WAX, INC January 2000 - January 2006
Viskase Corporation January 1993 - January 2000
Hotsplicer Corporation September 1981 - March 1993
Reliable Electric July 1979 - September 1981
S & C Electric Company 1977 - 1979
Skills
Facility Operations, Team Building, Production Planning, Strategic Planning, Training, Vendor Management, Facilities Operations, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Scheduler, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Budgets, HACCP, Management
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
B.S.
Chicago Supervisory Electrician
Other Certifications
St. Ignatious College Prepatory
Hillshire Brands December 2013 - September 2014
Nestlé USA January 2013 - December 2013
Little Lady Foods March 2011 - January 2013
Sara Lee June 2006 - March 2011
Griffith Laboratories August 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Food Industry, Food Processing, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Food, R&D, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Bakery, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Product Innovation, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Food Science, Management, Team Building, Consumer Products, Dairy, Supply Chain, GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Quality System, FMCG
Education
Benedictine University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Finance
DePaul University 2000 — 2004
BS, Marketing
HR Business Partner Talent Specialist 2012 - Present
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana August 2009 - November 2010
Little Lady Foods 2006 - 2009
Automatic Data Processing 2002 - 2006
ConAgra Foods 1989 - 2001
Skills
Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Strategy, Coaching, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Change Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Leadership, Culture Change, Employer Branding, Targeted Selection..., Labor Relations, Team Building, Workforce Planning, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Negotiation, Program Facilitation, Talent Assessment, Mentoring, Staff Development, Mediation, Mergers & Acquisitions, HR Business Partnering, Workplace Investigations, Training & Development, Union Avoidance, Project Management, Employee Recognition, Sourcing, Behavioral Interviewing, HR Policies, Employee Training, Applicant Tracking...
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Executive Education Program
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education
VVF LLC September 2014 - Present
Chiquita September 2013 - September 2014
Little Lady Foods February 2012 - September 2013
Compact Industries February 2009 - February 2012
Olmarc Packaging Co Inc February 2007 - September 2008
Olmarc Packaging Co Inc September 1995 - February 2007
Hostess Cake April 1994 - September 1995
Heller Seasonings August 1992 - April 1994
Newlyweds Foods Inc May 1984 - March 1990
Skills
Continuous Improvement, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Processing, Packaging, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food, Process Improvement, SQF, Supply Chain, Sanitation, TPM, Production Planning, Ingredients, Food Manufacturing, Quality System, GMP, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing..., Food Packaging, Training, Quality Management, Food Science, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Quality Auditing, Coaching, FMCG, Frozen Food, Team Management, USDA, ISO 22000, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, TQM, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, FDA, Consumer Products, Bakery, BRC, Writing, Six Sigma
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Murray F. Tuley High School-Chicago, Illinois 1970 — 1974
Specialty Minerals Inc. April 2014 - Present
Mark Anthony Group January 2014 - March 2014
Looking for a new Professional opportunity November 2013 - December 2013
Univar USA April 2010 - October 2013
Little Lady Foods June 2008 - January 2009
Unilever Foodsolutions June 2003 - June 2008
Unilever March 1997 - May 2003
Unilever Bestfoods March 1995 - March 1997
Quaker Oats 1986 - 1995
Skills
Purchasing, Negotiation, Project Management, Team Building, Commercialization, Sales Management, Supplier Negotiation, Customer Oriented, Food Industry, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Spend Management, Food & Beverage, Team Leadership, Consumer Package Goods, Product Development, sales, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Management, FMCG, Procurement, Budgets, Business Strategy, Leadership, Ingredients, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sourcing, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Supply Chain..., Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Supply Management, Change Management, Pricing, Global Sourcing, CRM, Quality Assurance, Consumer Products, Training, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Development, Pivot Tables, Strategic Negotiations, Time Management, Foodservice Distribution
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1986 — 1990
Master's, Food Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's, Biology
Dutch American Foods June 2012 - Present
Aero Removals/Donnellan Funeral Home November 2006 - April 2012
Optimum Nutrition October 2006 - November 2006
Renner-Wikoff Chapel September 2005 - September 2006
Saratoga Specialties. John Morrell/Smithfield Foods July 2001 - March 2004
Little Lady Foods February 2001 - July 2001
Saratoga Specialties/John Morrell/Smithfield Foods September 1998 - February 2001
Bush Boake & Allen, Currently IFF Flavors February 1995 - September 1998
Bell Flavors and Fragrances March 1993 - February 1995
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Laboratory, Warehousing, Testing, Materials, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Food Industry, Dairy, Food Quality, Food, GMP, Microsoft Excel,...
Education
Worsham College of Mortuary Science 2004 — 2005
Associates Degree, Morturary Science
Purdue University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Food Science
R.Nelson Snider High School Ft. Wayne, IN 1983 — 1987
Graduate, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Sagent Pharmaceuticals July 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2014 - July 2015
Serta 2014 - 2014
NOW Foods 2005 - 2013
SIRVA Relocation 2003 - 2005
Bowne Business Solutions 2001 - 2003
Kinsey & Kinsey/Palladium Consulting 1994 - 2001
Skills
Team Building, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Talent Management, Human Resources, Organizational..., Coaching, Strategic Human..., Process Improvement, New Hire Orientations, Leadership, Strategy, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, HR Policies, Training, Personnel Management, Applicant Tracking..., Budgets, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, PeopleSoft, Employee Training, Sourcing, Leadership Development, Career Development, Temporary Placement, Organizational Design, Internet Recruiting, Workers Compensation, Benefits Negotiation, Organizational..., Employer Branding, Resume Writing, Conflict Resolution, Compensation & Benefit, Technical Recruiting, HR Consulting, Strategic HR, Staffing Services, Screening Resumes, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
National-Louis University 1999 — 2001
MBA
DePaul University 2011 — 2011
Professional Certification, Organizational Development
National Louis University 1997 — 1999
BA, Business Management
College of DuPage
AAS, Computer Science
Wixon April 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods July 2013 - April 2015
Kerry Ingredients April 2005 - June 2013
Kerry Americas April 2005 - August 2011
Kerry Ingredients April 2005 - January 2011
Kerry Inc April 2005 - March 2010
Kerry ingredients 2005 - March 2010
Kerry Americas 2005 - March 2010
Luci Boutique 2009 - 2009
Comprehensive Genetic Services August 2000 - September 2004
Skills
Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Forecasting, Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Supply Chain..., Food Industry, Process Improvement, Food, Warehouse Management, Logistics Management, Transportation..., Packaging, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, HACCP, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Associates of the Arts, Business
Milwaukee Area Technical College 2005 — 2005
EMT-Basic
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1999 — 2001
Nicolet High School 1995 — 1999
HSD
Spirit Cultural Exchange June 2012 - Present
Brown, Udell, Pomerantz & Delrahim, LTD October 2011 - March 2012
Freelance Scenic artist June 2011 - March 2012
The Dolphin Show 2010 - 2011
Northwestern University School of Communication 2009 - 2011
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall 2007 - 2011
Little Lady Foods July 2008 - August 2009
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Photoshop, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Microsoft Word, Schedule Control, GoAnimate, Storyboarding, Team Management, Systems Analysis
Education
Northwestern University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Psychology and Art Theory and Practice
Oak Park and River Forest High School 2003 — 2007
Sokol and Company April 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods February 2013 - Present
Sokol and Company November 2011 - February 2013
Sensient January 2011 - November 2011
Kerry Group January 2007 - November 2010
Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Flavors, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Technology, HACCP, Emulsions, Food Manufacturing, Food Chemistry, Food, Food Safety, Formulation, GMP, R&D, Commercialization, Dairy, Gas Chromatography, Chemistry, Project Management, Project Planning
Education
Illinois State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Harper College
PMP Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Master's degree, Food Science
Paramount Recruitment October 2011 - July 2015
Little Lady Foods July 2011 - October 2011
Kelly Services October 2005 - June 2011
Imperial Parking May 2002 - September 2007
Kraft Foods Group 2002 - October 2005
Dunham's Sports January 1999 - June 2002
Education
Bryant & Stratton College 2002 — 2003
Nestle S.A. July 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods December 2012 - July 2014
S T Foods January 2012 - December 2012
Skills
HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, Food Safety, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, Production Planning, Continuous Improvement, Food, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Food Science
Education
Purdue University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Leadership Supervision
Purdue University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Baxter International Inc. August 2014 - Present
Baxter International Inc. May 2011 - Present
Little Lady Foods July 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Medical Devices, Pharmaceutics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce.com, Trackwise, Visio, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, HACCP, TrackWise, Training, FDA, Leadership, Manufacturing, CAPA, SOP, Quality Assurance, Quality System
Education
University of Iowa 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Health Science
Little Lady Foods November 2014 - Present
PEACOCK ENGINEERING COMPANY, LLC October 2012 - November 2014
Medtronic October 1998 - July 2000
Kraft Foods Group January 1996 - August 1997
Kraft Foods Group September 1993 - January 1996
Kraft Foods Group December 1990 - September 1993
Kraft Foods Group September 1987 - December 1990
Skills
Process Improvement, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Materials Management, Project Management, Logistics Management, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Management, Inventory Management, MRP, SAP
Education
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1987
B.S. Marketing, Business/Marketing
University of Iowa 1983 — 1985
Business
Palatine high School 1979 — 1983
Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center May 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods September 2012 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2012 - 2013
Tegrant Corporation 2010 - 2012
Little Lady Foods 2009 - 2011
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Team Management, Team Leadership, SQF, Bilingual, Microsoft Office, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Product Development, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Training, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Workshop Facilitation, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Leadership, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Food Manufacturing, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Food Safety, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Industry, Quality System, GMP, Operations Management, Plant Management, Food
Education
Benedictine University 2008 — 2009
Master's degree, Organizational Behavior Studies
Durango State University 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Veterinary Medicine
Bay Valley Foods November 2012 - Present
Bay Valley Foods February 2012 - February 2013
Little Lady Foods June 2011 - March 2012
Little Lady Foods October 2009 - June 2011
Alion Science and Technology May 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Quality System, GMP, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, SQF, 5S, Food Processing, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Food Quality, Food Safety, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Lean Manufacturing, Food, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Ingredients, Sanitation, Process Improvement, TPM, Food Packaging, Food Microbiology, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Dairy, BRC, Bakery, Frozen Food, ISO 22000, Meat, Quality Management, Food Chemistry, GFSI, Quality Auditing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013 — 2014
Illinois State University 2004 — 2008
BS, Biology, Chemistry
University of California, Davis
Better Processing School
Little Lady Foods February 2013 - Present
Cloverhill Bakeries October 2012 - December 2012
Kraft Foods August 2011 - October 2012
Kraft Foods January 2008 - July 2011
Kraft Foods Group 1992 - 1995
Kraft Foods Group 1992 - 1995
Skills
HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Process Engineering, Food Industry, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Food Processing, Plant Management
Education
Texas A&M University 1982 — 1986
BS, Chemical Engineering
Baxter International Inc. February 2015 - Present
Watlow 2013 - 2015
Heidts Automotive Group 2012 - 2013
Durex Industries 2010 - 2012
Little Lady Foods June 2005 - December 2010
R.G. Ray Corporation 2003 - 2005
Knowles Electronics 2001 - 2003
Motorola 1997 - 2001
Skills
Engineering, Medical Products, Automation, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Process Improvement, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Design of Experiments, MS Project, Pro Engineer, Product Design, Project Management, Microsoft Project, Excel, SolidWorks
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Little Lady Foods June 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods October 2013 - June 2015
GTAAA - Grant Township Area Athletic Association September 2011 - September 2013
Kraft Foods July 2010 - December 2011
Kraft Foods May 2010 - December 2011
Kraft Foods July 2007 - July 2010
Kraft Foods May 2004 - July 2007
Kraft Foods July 2002 - July 2004
Kraft Foods November 1999 - July 2002
Oscar Mayer November 1996 - November 1999
Skills
Sales Operations, Change Management, Team Leadership, Network Optimization, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, JDA, Manufacturing, Procurement, Materials Management, MRP, Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Project Planning
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2013
MBA, Operations Management
St. Ambrose University 1991 — 1996
BA, Business Administration
DWHS
Altria / US Smokeless Tobacco March 2012 - Present
Little Lady Foods April 2010 - December 2011
Alcan/Amcor Pharmaceutical Packaging April 2008 - April 2010
Unilever September 2006 - April 2008
Masterfoods USA June 2000 - September 2006
Marcal Paper Mills August 1998 - June 2000
U.S. Navy December 1995 - July 1998
Skills
RCM, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance Management, 5S, Predictive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Plant Maintenance, TPM, CMMS, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Electricians, Operational Excellence, Maintenance & Repair, Reliability, PLC, Food Industry, Project Planning, Kaizen, GMP, Manufacturing..., Capital Projects, Food Safety, Logistics, Leadership, Engineering, Factory, Production Planning, SMED, Operations Management, Packaging, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, ISO, Quality System, Process Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, SPC
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organizational Leadership
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2006 — 2008
MPM, Project Management
Trinity Christian College 2004 — 2006
B.S., Organizational Management
ALDI Inc. November 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods November 2012 - October 2013
Starbucks September 2012 - October 2013
Mia Za's Cafe October 2008 - August 2012
Bevier Cafe August 2011 - December 2011
Quantum Foods June 2011 - August 2011
Newly Weds Foods January 2011 - January 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Food Science, Statistical Process..., Food Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, SPC, Time Management, Inventory Management, Management, Food, Sensory Evaluation, HACCP, Quality Control, Food Industry
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science
Avery Innovations, LLC April 2011 - Present
Big Fork Brands April 2011 - Present
Charlie Baggs Inc. October 2009 - April 2011
Little Lady Foods November 2008 - August 2009
Laha, LLC May 2008 - April 2009
Sara Lee January 2008 - May 2008
Newly Weds Foods October 2002 - December 2007
Skills
Product Development, Gap Analysis, Food, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Purchasing, Business Strategy, Analysis, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Food Industry, Food Service, Ingredients, Recipes, Restaurants, Food Science, Chef, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Sales, Strategy, Food Processing, Cooking, Product Innovation, Restaurant Management, Cuisine, Food Quality, Grocery, Gourmet, Flavors, Meat, Trade Shows, Sauces, Leadership, Inventory Management
Education
Art Institute of Colorado 1998 — 1999
AOS
University of Montana 1993 — 1997
B.A.
DC Department of Forensic Sciences February 2015 - May 2015
NCIS September 2014 - May 2015
National Museum of Crime and Punishment November 2013 - May 2015
Arlington County Police Department September 2013 - August 2014
Baxter Healthcare May 2011 - August 2013
Little Lady Foods November 2010 - May 2011
Loyola Academy July 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Education, Biology, Quality Control, Teaching, HPLC, Change Control, CAPA, V&V, Microbiology
Education
The George Washington University 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Crime Scene Investigation
Marquette University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology and Secondary Education
Veterans Multi-Service Center April 2013 - Present
Distant Lands Coffee April 2010 - February 2012
Distant Lands Coffee September 2009 - 2012
Nordstrom, Fred Meyer, etc March 2007 - September 2008
Total Unity Family Services September 2005 - March 2006
Little Lady Foods December 2003 - June 2005
Taher, Inc April 2001 - November 2001
Leeann Chin, Inc April 1998 - March 2001
Bruegger's Bagel Bakeries May 1995 - February 1998
Continental Mills, Inc January 1990 - February 1995
Skills
Inventory Management, Warehousing, 5S, Food, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Food Service, Process Improvement, HACCP, Frozen Food, Food Industry, Sanitation, Food Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Shipping, Leadership, Supply Chain, Procurement, Management, Training, Food Manufacturing
Education
Highline College 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Youth Development, 4.0
University of Toronto 1967 — 1972
BS, Elementary Education
Fonterra 2011 - 2012
Hearthside Food Solutions 2009 - June 2011
Little Lady Foods April 2006 - July 2009
Little Lady Foods 2006 - 2008
Nestle- Wonka SBU 2000 - 2005
Skills
Contract Manufacturing, Sales Management, FMCG, Consumer Products, Ingredients, Food Industry, Food, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Grocery, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Management, CRM, HACCP, New Business Development, Food Manufacturing, Packaging, Food Safety, Strategy, Income Statement, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Business Development, Sales, P&L
Education
Georgia Tech 1995 — 2000
MGT, business
South Pasadena Middle School
South Pasadena Middle School
ARYZTA LLC April 2012 - Present
Aryzta August 2011 - July 2012
Aryzta May 2010 - January 2012
Little Lady Foods June 2008 - August 2009
Komatsu America March 2007 - May 2008
Komatsu America February 2005 - March 2007
Schneider Electric March 2001 - February 2005
Searl Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2000
Education
Illinois State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Panasonic Healthcare Company of North America January 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods August 2005 - December 2013
Sysco 2001 - 2005
ConAgra Foods 1999 - 2001
KeHE Distributors Inc 1987 - 1999
Skills
Organized Multi-tasker, Computer Proficiency, Marketing Research, Trade Shows, Travel, Goal Oriented, Coordination, Events, Salesforce.com, Food Industry, Food, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Planning, Food Safety, Leadership, Consumer Products, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Highly detail oriented, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Presentations, Supply Chain, Sales Management, Team Building
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Unviversity of Illinois - Chicago
Little Lady Foods November 2010 - Present
Eli's Cheesecake January 2007 - November 2010
Little Lady Foods November 2005 - December 2006
Hinckley Springs May 2003 - November 2005
Aware Services January 2001 - May 2003
US Army August 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Continuous Improvement, 5S, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, Inventory Control, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Food, Operations Management, Packaging, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, SQF, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
Masters Gegree/ MBA, Business Administration
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 2000
BA, History, Political Science
SAMMIC S.L. December 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods May 2011 - October 2013
Smurfit-Stone March 2009 - 2010
Prince Castle April 2008 - 2008
Wittco an ITW Company 2004 - 2008
Great Harvest Bread Co. 1995 - 2000
Skills
Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Inventory Management, Leadership, Sales, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Forecasting, Marketing, Sales Management, Strategy, Sales Operations, Management, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Food, Business Strategy, Consumer Products, Product Development, Process Improvement, Negotiation, FMCG, Income Statement, Manufacturing, Pricing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1990 — 1993
MBA, Marketing, Organizational Behavior
Denison University 1982 — 1986
new trier
Kronos Foods Inc. June 2013 - Present
Otis Spunkmeyer March 2011 - May 2013
Little Lady Foods May 2010 - April 2011
Drayton Enterprises, LLC March 2006 - April 2010
Drayton Enterprises March 2006 - June 2007
Roman Meal Milling Company August 2005 - March 2006
Cloverdale Foods June 2005 - August 2005
NDSU Food and Cereal Science Lab May 2003 - August 2005
Cargill Sweeteners NA May 2004 - August 2004
Red Bear Grill and Tavern June 2001 - September 2002
Skills
Quality Control, Food Safety, Food, Ingredients, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Training, Sanitation, Management, Cooking, Microbiology, Customer Service, Manufacturing
Education
North Dakota State University 2002 — 2006
Northwest Technical College 2000 — 2002
Associates Degree, Culinary Arts
North Dakota State University
2006Bachelors; Associates Degree, Food Science; Culinary Arts
Golden State Foods April 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods August 2009 - May 2010
Golden State Foods September 2004 - January 2008
T. Marzetti Company November 2001 - May 2004
Education
The Ohio State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor's degree:College of Food, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Food Business
Little Lady Foods 2002 - 2008
Whittman Hart 2000 - 2002
Divine, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Molex 1996 - 1998
Helene Curtis 1989 - 1996
Sunbeam Appliance Company 1972 - 1989
Skills
Demand Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Procurement, SAP, MRP, Demand Forecasting, HACCP, Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Logistics, Six Sigma, Supply Chain..., Forecasting, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Team Building, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Project Management, Leadership, ERP Implementations, Food Safety, Product Development, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1974 — 1976
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.53
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1966 — 1971
BS, Marketing
Mendel C H S 1960 — 1970
College Prep
CTI Foods January 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods November 1999 - October 2014
Skills
Food, Product Development, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Management, Ingredients, National Accounts, FMCG, Grocery, Cross-functional Team..., Food Safety, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Food Processing
Education
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing
Little Lady Foods June 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods March 2010 - Present
Little Lady Foods June 2009 - Present
Little Lady Foods October 2007 - Present
The Pampered Chef 2000 - 2007
Orval Kent/Chef Solutions 1990 - 2000
Otto and Sons 1989 - 1991
Skills
Food, Food Science, Product Development, Food Industry, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Project Management, Team Building, Food Safety, Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Packaging, Quality Auditing, Cooking, Sensory Evaluation, Food Service, Dairy, Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Flavors, Customer Insight, R&D, Culinary Skills, Purchasing, Quality System, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, P&L Management, Commercialization, Sales Management
Education
Dominican University 1984 — 1989
Food Science
Schmidt Baking Company June 2013 - Present
Schmidt Baking Company January 2011 - June 2013
Little Lady Foods March 2006 - November 2008
DeWafelbakkers, Inc. March 2004 - February 2006
The ICEE Company 2002 - 2004
Ottenberg's Bakery 1988 - 2001
Skills
Food, Grocery, Ingredients, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Management, Retail, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Food Service, Budgets
Education
University of Baltimore
Grecian Delight Foods March 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods August 1993 - March 2013
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Grocery, Food, P&L Management, Food Industry, Product Development, Ingredients, FMCG, Team Building, Food Safety, National Accounts, P&L, Forecasting, Food Service, Pricing, Supply Chain, Market Planning, Key Account Development, Frozen Food, Purchasing, Catering
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
DePaul University
LLF November 2009 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2005 - Present
Education
Texas Christian University 1978 — 1981
BS, Nutrition
FONA International October 2006 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2005 - 2006
Perfetti Van Melle USA 2000 - 2005
Blueberry Hill Foods 1999 - 2000
Favorite Brands International 1996 - 1999
Skills
Food Science, Food Industry, Ingredients, Flavors, Food Technology, Product Development, Food Safety, Food, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, HACCP, Team Building, Project Management, Sensory Evaluation, Food Processing, R&D, Food Manufacturing, Confectionery, GMP, Bakery, Dairy, Food Microbiology, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Management
Education
Purdue University 1992 — 1996
Heifer International December 2012 - July 2014
Quantum Foods, LLC May 2010 - January 2012
Little Lady Foods April 2008 - May 2010
Smithfield Foods- Pure Farms Division June 2006 - February 2008
Pure Farms March 1999 - June 2006
Skills
Food Industry, Food, Team Building, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, HACCP, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Retail, Change Management, Inventory Management, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Marketing, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Leadership, Marketing Strategy
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Business
Innervisions
Innervisions
Network of Executive Women, Food Marketing Institute, American Meat Institute
Network of Executive Women, Food Marketing Institute, American Meat Institute
Little Lady Foods September 2001 - Present
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, Food Processing, Team Building, Change Management, HACCP, Ingredients, Lean Manufacturing, Food Safety, Organizational...
Education
American Public University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Management
John Crane February 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods May 2009 - November 2012
BorgWarner September 2004 - April 2009
Littelfuse 1999 - 2004
Barilla 1998 - 1999
Wallace Computer Services 1993 - 1998
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Warehousing, Process Improvement, SAP, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Inventory Control, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Logistics, MRP, Kaizen, Supply Management, Food
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Operations Management and Information Systems
Little Lady Foods Director of QualityConAgra FoodsOctober 2001 - February 2008
Armour-Eckrich Meats 2006 - 2008
Education
St. Ambrose University 1991 — 1995
BS, Chemistry
TreeHouse Foods December 2010 - August 2012
TreeHouse Foods February 2010 - December 2010
Little Lady Foods April 2009 - February 2010
ConAgra Foods May 1995 - May 2008
ConAgra Foods January 2004 - April 2006
ConAgra Foods February 2003 - January 2004
ConAgra Foods April 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Food Industry, Leadership, Food, P&L Management, Continuous Improvement, Management, Executive Management, Cross-functional Team..., Culinary Skills, Retail, Segmentation, Supply Chain Management, Food Safety, Strategy, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Business Planning, Integration, R&D, Quality Assurance, Team Building, Logistics, Change Management, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Budgets, Inventory Management, Product Innovation, Pricing, Consumer Products, SAP, Food Service, Product Management, Lean Manufacturing, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Meat, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Human Resources
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1992 — 1995
Ph.D., Food Science
Purdue University 1990 — 1992
MS, Food Science
The Ohio State University 1986 — 1990
BS, Animal Science
Parallel Education Division May 2015 - Present
Parallel Employment Group November 2013 - May 2015
Twin Disc Inc June 2011 - January 2013
TSI - T-Shirt International March 2011 - June 2011
Little Lady Foods March 2005 - December 2010
Lutheran Church of Resurrection 2009 - 2010
HARMONY LIVING CENTERS LLC December 2004 - March 2005
BOTHE ASSOCIATES INC July 2000 - November 2004
GORMAC PRODUCTS, INC August 1993 - June 2000
CUMBERLAND PACKING August 1985 - January 1991
Skills
Recruiting, Performance Management, Human Resources, Onboarding, Payroll, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Training, Sales, Change Management, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Budgets, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, New Hire Orientations, Talent Acquisition, Staff Development, HRIS, Hiring
Education
NTL Institute 2006 — 2009
Certificate, Organizational Development
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition
University of Illinois at Chicago September 2014 - Present
Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business 2008 - Present
University of Maryland University College 2005 - Present
Northwestern University 1995 - Present
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater August 2013 - June 2015
Penn State University-Berks August 2010 - June 2013
Marquette University 2008 - 2009
Purdue University 2007 - 2009
Little Lady Foods 2005 - 2007
Renaissance Mark 2004 - 2005
Skills
Accounting, Mergers, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Higher Education, Analysis, Leadership, Data Analysis, Budgets, Microsoft Word
Education
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business 2010 — 2016
DBA Student, Accounting
Loyola University Chicago
BBA, Public Accounting
Loyola University of Chicago
MBA, Finance
Baxter International Inc. May 2015 - Present
Catalent Pharma December 2012 - May 2015
Kelly Scientific Resources/Hospira March 2012 - December 2012
Little Lady Foods December 2009 - October 2011
Baptista's Bakery August 2008 - December 2009
Highland Park Hospital/ Keystrokes July 1999 - October 2006
Skills
Quality System, Materials, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, Food Science, Sanitation, Food Safety, Ingredients, Lean Manufacturing, HPLC, Viscometry, UV/Vis, Validation
Education
College of Lake County
Associate, Liberal Arts
University of WI-Parkside
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
Evolution Artisan Confections September 2014 - Present
Evolution Concepts May 2012 - Present
Garrett Popcorn Shops® August 2013 - January 2014
Barry Callebaut August 2008 - May 2012
Little Lady Foods April 2007 - August 2008
Diversified Foods & Seasonings, Inc. April 2006 - April 2007
Smithfield April 2005 - April 2006
Sara Lee May 2001 - March 2005
Kellogg Company September 1997 - May 2001
Newly Weds Foods February 1996 - October 1997
Skills
Food, Ingredients, Food Science, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Service, Culinary Skills, Food Processing, Product Development, Cooking, Food Technology, Menu Development, FMCG, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Quality Assurance, New Business Development, Chocolate, Plant Operations, R&D, Marketing, Training, Pastry, Restaurants, Confectionery, Cakes, Baking, Hospitality, Research Development, Recipes, Chef, Food Manufacturing, Bakery, Bread, Gourmet, Food & Beverage, Catering, Dairy, Wine, Fine Dining, Food Quality, Product Innovation, P&L, Income Statement, Flavors, Leadership, Meat, Sanitation
Education
Culinary Institute of America 1982 — 1984
A.O.S., Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. August 2005 - Present
Little Lady Foods March 1997 - August 2005
Education
Oakton Community College 1980 — 1982
Associate's degree, Accounting
Meyer Outdoor Services April 2015 - Present
Meyer Outdoor Services June 2014 - September 2014
Little Lady Foods April 2009 - October 2013
Arthur J Gallagher (Robert Half International) June 2007 - November 2008
Career Education Corporation February 2006 - March 2007
Tesoro Corporation April 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Finance, Auditing, Accruals, Forecasting, Accounts Payable
Education
LDS Business College - SLC/Utah 1998 — 2001
AA, Accounting
FESP - College (Brazil) 1984 — 1988
Bachelors In Economics, Economics
MN School of Business
MN School of Business
Minnesota School of Business
Winona State University
Bay Valley Foods July 2014 - Present
Bay Valley Foods September 2013 - July 2014
Little Lady Foods November 2012 - August 2013
Little Lady Foods June 2011 - November 2012
Little Lady Foods May 2010 - June 2011
Blockbuster Video 2009 - 2010
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Education
DePauw University 2004 — 2008
BA, Mathematics and Biology
Self-Employed July 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods March 2011 - July 2015
Lawrence Foods November 2009 - November 2010
Kerry Ingredients and Flavours July 2007 - November 2009
Kerry Ingredients 2007 - 2009
Brach's Confections 1988 - 1993
Nestle 1985 - 1988
Nestle 1980 - 1985
Skills
Food Science, Product Development, Food
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1975 — 1979
BS, Fodd Science
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2014 - Present
O&k American Corp March 2013 - December 2013
Bar-S Foods Co. July 2009 - December 2012
Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc July 2008 - March 2009
Applus Technologies November 2007 - May 2008
Feldco May 2007 - November 2007
FMHC Corporation March 2007 - April 2007
Little Lady Foods January 2007 - March 2007
Rollex Corporation January 2006 - December 2006
Precise Technology, Inc August 2005 - January 2006
Skills
HRIS, HR Policies, Team Building, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Union Avoidance, Union Experience, Coaching, Performance Management, Compensation & Benefit, Benefits Negotiation, Benefits Administration, On the Job Training, Leadership Development, GMP, Food Safety, ADP Payroll, Payroll, Succession Planning, Ceridian Payroll System, Adult CPR, Forklift Trainer, New Hire Orientations, Terminations, Disciplinary Action, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Training
Education
Dominican University 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management and Services, 3.4
Elmhurst College 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources, 3.8
Klement Sausage Co August 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods June 2011 - August 2014
Integrity Packaging Solutions September 2009 - June 2011
World's Finest Chocolate January 2006 - November 2008
The ProAction Group 2000 - 2006
Coleman Cable July 1987 - January 2000
United States Air Force April 1983 - April 1987
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Strategy, Management Consulting, Quality System, Value Stream Mapping, Budgets, Product Development, Leadership, Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Process Engineering, Quality Management, Strategic Planning, 5S, P&L Management, Forecasting
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1994 — 1996
MBA, Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Tyson Foods September 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands May 2013 - August 2014
Little Lady Foods February 2012 - May 2013
Bunge June 2010 - February 2012
Bunge January 2006 - June 2010
Bunge October 2004 - December 2005
Gelita July 2004 - August 2004
Saint Xavier University May 2003 - April 2004
Saint Xavier University September 1999 - May 2002
Saint Xavier University February 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Research, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Quality Control, Specifications, Materials Management, Concept Development, Manufacturing, Food Industry, R&D, Food Processing, Analysis, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Stage-Gate, MS Project, Innovation Development, Intellectual Property, Patents, Food Safety, FMCG, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Food Science, HACCP, Food, Ingredients, Leadership, New Business Development, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, GMP, Quality System, Process Engineering
Education
Saint Xavier University 2008 — 2010
M.B.A., Project Management
Saint Xavier University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Biology
International Dessert Manufacture Supplying Sweet Goods April 2013 - Present
Nature Bake/Dave's Killer Bread June 2011 - January 2013
Nature Bake/Dave's Killer Bread September 2010 - December 2011
Kellogg's Frozen Foods 2008 - May 2011
HOSTESS CAKE September 2007 - December 2008
Little Lady Foods 2004 - 2007
Skills
Supply Chain, Quality System, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Frozen Food, Value Stream Mapping, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Plant Management, HACCP, TPM, Food Safety, Food Processing, 5S, TQM, Operations Management, OEE, Bakery, Project Management, Manufacturing..., SMED, Food Industry, DMAIC, Materials Management, Production Planning, Ingredients, SPC, Iso 9000, MRP, New Business Development, Process Development, Training & Development, Manufacturing..., Food Defense Coordinator, ERP Implementations, Bioerrorism Act, SQF Practitioner..., cGMP, GMP, ISO, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations, SQF, JIT, Operational Excellence, P&L Management
Education
Chicago State University 1982 — 1988
BS, INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Tyson Foods August 2015 - Present
Tyson Foods May 2014 - Present
Grecian Delight Foods May 2013 - May 2014
Kraft Foods Group January 2012 - May 2013
Kraft Foods Group January 2012 - March 2012
Kraft Foods Group July 2007 - January 2012
Little Lady Foods 2006 - 2007
Little Lady Foods 2004 - 2006
Little Lady Foods 2003 - 2004
Skills
Commercialization, Lean Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Consumer Products, Food, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Dairy, Lean Manufacturing, Management, FMCG, Product Management, Six Sigma, Change Management, R&D, Leadership, Start-ups, HACCP, Business Strategy, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Food Technology
Education
Benedictine University 1998 — 2002
Bachelors of Arts, International Business and Economics
Little Lady Foods October 2010 - Present
Catholic Family Life Insurance February 2009 - April 2012
Dr Pepper Snapple Group 2010 - 2010
Mission Foods 2009 - 2010
Bankers Life and Casualty 2008 - 2009
Nestle 2003 - 2008
Nestle USA 2003 - 2008
Aramark Cleanroom Services December 2001 - February 2003
Keebler/Kellogg's November 1978 - December 2001
Skills
HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Process Improvement, 5S, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Manufacturing, Leadership, Team Building, Food Processing, TPM, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Production Planning, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., SQF, Quality System, GMP, Purchasing, Food, Food Technology, Quality Management, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, TQM, Ingredients, ISO, Sanitation, Forecasting, Management, Budgets, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Product Development, Logistics, Food Science, Quality Assurance, FMCG, Kaizen Leadership
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
Business Management
Little Lady Foods March 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods April 2010 - March 2015
Federal-Mogul December 2008 - April 2010
JL French December 2006 - December 2008
Android Industries December 1999 - December 2006
Flowers Foods December 1992 - December 1998
Chiquita May 1991 - October 1992
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, General Ledger, Forecasting, Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Supply Chain, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, SAP, Six Sigma, Auditing, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Inventory Management
Education
College of Mount St. Joseph 1985 — 1990
Accounting, Accounting
College of Mount St. Joseph 1985 — 1989
BS, Accounting
Little Lady Foods March 2008 - Present
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company May 2005 - October 2007
Doane Pet Care 2000 - 2005
Riceland Foods, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Riceland Foods, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Skills
Procurement, Inventory Management, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Project Management
Education
University of Arkansas 1985 — 1991
BS, Chemical Engineering
University of Phoenix
MBA, 70% Complete
Select Companies February 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods November 1984 - February 2015
Skills
Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food Technology, Food Science, Food Safety, Food, Product Development, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, SQF, Commercialization, FMCG, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, Manufacturing
Education
Colorado College 1979 — 1983
Political Economics
Gotham Greens Plant ManagerMarietta CorporationMarch 2014 - March 2015
Marietta Corporation 2006 - March 2014
Little Lady Foods 2003 - 2006
Corn Products International 1983 - 2003
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Food Industry, HACCP, GMP, 5S, Process Improvement, Change Management, Operations Management, Consumer Products, Six Sigma, Food Safety, Process Engineering, Supply Chain..., ERP, Quality System, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Kaizen, ISO, Production Planning, DMAIC, Manufacturing Operations
Education
The University of Chicago 1990 — 1992
MBA, Business
Colorado State University 1980 — 1983
MS, Chemical Engineering
State University of New York College at Oneonta 1973 — 1978
BS, Chemistry
Wholesome Harvest Baking January 2015 - Present
Maple Leaf Bakery Inc. January 2014 - December 2014
Maple Leaf Bakery Inc October 2005 - December 2013
Little Lady Foods September 2004 - October 2005
AAR 1997 - 2005
AAR Corp February 1997 - August 2004
Franciscan Ministries, Inc. October 1994 - February 1997
Lifelink Corporation June 1991 - October 1994
Skills
Forecasting, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Six Sigma, Finance, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, SAP, Budgets, Auditing, Retail, Project Planning, Food, Business Planning, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Negotiation, Pricing, Business Process..., Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Financial Modeling, Lean Manufacturing, P&L, Product Development, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Management, ERP, Sales, Manufacturing, Strategy
Education
Carroll University 1987 — 2001
BA, Finance, Mathematics
North Park University 1994 — 1997
MBA, Business Administration
Little Lady Foods 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2014 - 2014
Little Lady Foods 2014 - 2014
Allied Old English, Inc March 2011 - October 2013
Allied Old English February 2011 - March 2011
Global Essence Inc September 2010 - February 2011
Dale and Thomas Popcorn November 2009 - September 2010
Bell Flavors And Fragrances October 2006 - August 2008
Bell Flavors And Fragrances October 2005 - October 2006
Bell Flavors And Fragrances June 2001 - October 2005
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food, Food Processing, Food Science, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Food Service, Ingredients, FMCG, Sanitation, Food Quality, ISO 22000, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Food & Beverage, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Microbiology, Catering
Education
Chicago State University
BS, Biochemistry
Washburne Culinary Institute
Associate of Applied Science
Little Lady Foods August 2008 - November 2009
Rich Products Corporation March 2003 - August 2008
Dean Foods February 1997 - November 2002
Dean Foods / T.G. Lee Foods August 1994 - February 1997
Dean Foods /Fairmont Products November 1993 - August 1994
Education
University of Phoenix
MASTER, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Western Illinois University
BA, MICROBIOLOGY
Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc. May 2005 - Present
Flying Food Group November 2003 - November 2004
Little Lady Foods May 2002 - October 2003
Briazz March 1999 - January 2002
Dominicks Finer Foods 1990 - 1999
Skills
Food, Retail, Inventory Management, Hiring, Purchasing, product development in..., HACCP certified, Recipes, Chef, Catering, Food Service, Menu Development, Restaurants, Product Development, Culinary Skills, Management, Bakery, HACCP, Food Science
Education
Culinary Institute of America 1975 — 1977
Associate in Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Culinary Arts Certificate
Octave Solutions, LLC March 2009 - Present
Sorrell Software January 1995 - Present
Softengine 2010 - 2010
Viewpoint Inc. DBA Level Eight Systems January 1998 - March 2009
Little Lady Foods 2008 - 2008
CFT Consulting April 1996 - January 1998
Skills
SAP Business One, ERP, Business Intelligence, Web Applications, Consulting, Data Migration, .NET, SAP ERP, Microsoft SQL Server, Professional Services, Integration, Software Consulting, T-SQL, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis, SAP, Software Design, Start-ups, Business Objects, Software Development, SSRS, Supply Chain Management, Software Project..., ERP Implementations, Enterprise Software, Databases, E-commerce, Business Process..., Microsoft Technologies, Enterprise Architecture, SaaS, Crystal Reports, ETL, Business Process, EDI, Data Warehousing
Education
University of South Florida 1992 — 1995
MSEM, Engineering Management
University of South Florida
BS CpE, Computer Engineering
Elise Bock October 2012 - Present
Wheaton College October 2003 - Present
Little Friends Center for Autism October 2013 - March 2015
Little Lady Foods 1996 - 2002
Skills
Curriculum Design, Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Student Affairs, Volunteer Management, Child Development, Community Outreach, Social Media
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2014 — 2015
BCBA Respecialization, Applied Behavior Analysis, 3.91 GPA
Colorado Christian University 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts, Curriculum & Instruction, GPA: 3.84
Colorado Christian University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, GPA 3.71
Little Friends Center for Autism 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Level One Core Autism Certificate
Humanitarian Disaster Institute, Wheaton College 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Disaster Leadership
Smith Brothers Co. April 2011 - Present
Little Lady Foods October 2001 - April 2011
Rohm and Haas/Morton International October 1988 - September 2000
Education
DePaul University 1995 — 2000
BS, Accounting
~ January 2014 - Present
Dober Chemical March 2013 - January 2014
Icon Identity Solutions August 2011 - December 2012
Leica Microsystems August 2010 - May 2011
Lundbeck 2011 - 2011
Little Lady Foods June 2008 - March 2010
Ecolab January 2003 - June 2008
Friedman Corporation January 1998 - March 2001
Ideal Industries 1994 - 1998
KPMG Peat Marwick January 1986 - March 1989
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Analysis
Education
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2002
M.S., MBA
Northern Illinois University 1982 — 1985
B.S., Accountancy
Richelieu Foods September 2014 - Present
Hospira March 2013 - September 2014
Birds Eye Foods November 2010 - February 2013
Little Lady Foods November 2004 - March 2010
Little Lady Foods, Inc November 2004 - March 2010
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc November 1990 - October 2004
TRW, Cinch November 1980 - October 1990
Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Management, SAP, Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Consolidation
Education
Elmhurst College 1979 — 1982
Bachelor in Science Degree, Accountancy
College of Lake County 1975 — 1978
Associate of Science (A.S.), Accounting
Rich's Products Corp. January 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods April 2013 - January 2014
Mondelēz International (Formerly Kraft Foods) March 2011 - April 2013
Arcelor-Mittal July 2010 - January 2011
US Navy January 2007 - March 2010
US Navy October 2003 - December 2006
US Navy June 2003 - December 2006
US Navy April 2001 - May 2003
US Navy January 2001 - January 2003
US Navy June 1997 - March 2001
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Preventive Maintenance, Budgets, Project Planning, Maintenance Management, Troubleshooting, Operations Management, Process Scheduler, Recruiting, Lean Manufacturing, Supervisory Skills, Manufacturing, Training, Team Leadership, Maintenance & Repair, Team Building, Six Sigma, Analysis, Management, Leadership
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Management, 3.33
Villanova University 2010 — 2011
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Northern Illinois University 2008 — 2010
Industrial Management, 3.11
Excelsior Coll 2000 — 2001
AAS, Technical Studies
Rich Central H.S 1982 — 1986
Diploma
Little Lady Foods June 2004 - Present
ACCO Brands October 1998 - May 2001
Sara Lee Bakery October 1980 - October 1998
Skills
HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, SQF, Supply Chain,...
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
ARC Document Solutions April 2013 - Present
Technology Conservation Group December 2011 - Present
Little Lady Foods January 2009 - June 2011
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. November 2006 - March 2008
G.E. Zurich September 2001 - October 2006
Terasil Technollogies January 1994 - July 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Management, Windows, Operations Management, Project Management, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Auditing, Vendor Management
Education
Kaplan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Science, Information Technology
Kaplan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology
Little Lady Foods BaristaStarbucks Coffee CompanyAugust 2009 - February 2010
Weiss Memorial Hospital May 2009 - August 2009
Cost Plus World Market June 2003 - July 2009
Northern Illinois University August 2006 - May 2009
Education
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's of Science, Public Health
Griffith Laboratories January 2015 - Present
Griffith Laboratories September 2010 - December 2014
Little Lady Foods 2008 - 2010
ConAgra Foods October 2001 - February 2008
Oscar Mayer February 2000 - October 2001
Skills
Food Manufacturing, GMP, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Industry, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Ingredients, Supply Chain, Food Safety, HACCP, Quality Assurance, SQF, Meat, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Poultry, BRC, ISO, GFSI, Flavors, Frozen Food, Quality Auditing, Quality Management, Dairy, Food Microbiology, Dairy Products, Food, Quality Control, ISO 22000, 5S, R&D, Food Quality
Education
St. Ambrose University 1991 — 1995
BS, Chemistry
Chef K Productions November 2010 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2009 - 2010
Sara Lee Foods 2006 - 2008
ConAgra Foods 1979 - 2006
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1967 — 1969
Associates Degree, Culinary Arts
Little Lady Foods 2010 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2009 - 2010
Skills
Ingredients, Consumer Products, Food Processing, FMCG, Food Industry, Product Development, Grocery, Food, Frozen Food, National Accounts, Food Manufacturing, IRI, Food Science, Food Safety, Bakery
Education
Northern Illinois University 2003 — 2004
Marketing
Bakery Feeds a Darling/Griffin Company March 2014 - Present
Little Lady Foods February 2013 - September 2013
Deerfields Bakery September 2013 - January 2014
Turano - Knead Dough March 2012 - February 2013
Flatout, Inc. February 2008 - December 2011
Koepplinger Bakery February 1998 - December 2005
Skills
FMCG, HACCP, Sales Management, Business Strategy, PowerPoint, Management, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Bakery, Food Manufacturing, Food Science, Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Technology, Bread, SQF, Baking, Food Quality, Frozen Food, Sanitation, Meat, Pastry, Flavors, Dairy, Food Service, Hygiene
Education
American Institute of Baking 1994 — 1994
Associate's degree, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Dunwoody College of Technology 1993 — 1994
Associate's degree, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Catalent Pharma Solutions 2012 - 2014
Little Lady Foods 2007 - 2012
Paris Presents 2004 - 2007
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC 1999 - 2003
Topco Associates LLC 1998 - 1999
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1990 — 1997
Economics, economics
Little Lady Foods September 2007 - Present
Saputo Cheese Company May 2004 - July 2007
Resin Specialty Materials April 1998 - May 2004
Skills
AS400, Change Management, IBM iSeries, Supply Chain, Team Building, SAP, Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Training, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Food Industry
Education
Naional Louis University 1998 — 2000
Bachelors of Art, Applied Behavioral Sciences
College of DuPage 1987 — 1989
Associates, Early Childhood Education
Sytech Engineering December 2013 - Present
Nation Pizza and Foods June 2012 - September 2013
Medifast, Inc. November 2011 - February 2012
Olympic Oil October 2008 - September 2011
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. November 2007 - October 2008
Little Lady Foods February 2007 - July 2007
Orval Kent August 2006 - February 2007
Innovative Swab Technologies 2002 - August 2006
Blockbuster 2000 - 2001
Netcom 1997 - 2000
Skills
Engineering, Electronics, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Preventive Maintenance, Electricians, Testing
Education
DeVry University 1987 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Kronos Foods Inc. December 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods October 2011 - November 2013
Little Lady Foods March 2008 - October 2011
Little Lady Foods May 2006 - March 2008
Chef Solutions / Orval Kent October 2004 - May 2006
Chef Solutions / Orval Kent January 2001 - October 2004
Orval Kent Foods November 1998 - January 2001
Raskas Foods January 1998 - November 1998
Raskas Foods February 1996 - January 1998
Raskas Foods January 1995 - February 1996
Skills
Executive Management, Manufacturing..., Facilities Management, Engineering Management, Maintenance Management, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Food Manufacturing, Product Development, Forecasting, GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Product Launch
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering/Industrial Management - Mechanical Engineering
Little Lady Foods January 2009 - Present
Education
College of DuPage
Self Employed Electrical Maintenance Mechanic January 2007 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2002 - 2007
Lucent Technologies - Bell Labs Innovations January 1999 - October 2002
Skills
Problem Solving, Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance
Education
Triton College 1993 — 1995
Associates in Applied Science, Electronics Technologies/Systems
Devry University-Addison, IL. USA
worked on credits towards BS, Electroncs Technology
University of Notre Dame August 2014 - Present
University of Notre Dame June 2012 - August 2014
University of Notre Dame, North Dining Hall August 2008 - May 2012
Little Lady Foods December 2011 - January 2012
Child Rights and Protection Consultancy - International June 2011 - August 2011
Culver Franchising System, Inc. June 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Databases, Business Intelligence, Business Objects, Microsoft Excel, VBA, HTML, Microsoft Office, Business Objects Data..., PL/SQL, PowerPivot, DAX, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Dreamweaver, SSRS, Java, SSIS, Tableau, Analysis Services, Data Warehousing, T-SQL, SQL Server Management..., Microsoft SQL Server
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Information Technology Management
Elgin Academy 2004 — 2008
None October 2011 - Present
Vosges Haut-Chocolat May 2011 - September 2011
Little Lady Foods 2011 - 2011
Skills
Techical and Regulatory...
Education
Kellogg Graduate School of Management 1978 — 1978
DePaul University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry and biology
Hartz Mountain Corporation June 2010 - Present
Little Lady Foods August 2009 - June 2010
Emerson Industrial Automation December 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Suuply Chain..., S&OP, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Demand Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, ERP Implementations, Business Analysis, Continuous Improvement
Education
North Park University 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business
National University of Health Sciences 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Biology
Little Lady Foods June 2014 - Present
Country Home Bakery November 2013 - May 2014
American Sugar Refining April 2008 - August 2013
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, 5S, Plant Maintenance, Food Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, SAP, TPM, Food Industry, Operations Management, Factory, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Food Processing, Predictive Maintenance, Production Planning, ISO, Process Engineering
Education
Columbus State University 1991 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Managerial Economics
Afni August 2013 - Present
Illco August 2010 - August 2013
Little Lady Foods January 2010 - August 2010
Allmetal, Inc. June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Forklift Operator, Inventory Management, Logistics, Management, Process Improvement, Warehousing, Customer Satisfaction, Access, Software Documentation, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement
Education
Heartland Community College 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Science, Currently a Sophomore
Illinois State University 2008 — 2009
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Hoffman Estates High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Heartland Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Computer Science
Little Lady Foods April 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign September 2012 - December 2013
Resident Leadership Board - Sherman and Daniels Hall April 2012 - May 2013
University Dining Services – Busey-Evans December 2010 - January 2012
Busey-Evans Hall Council September 2010 - May 2011
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science
Grecian Delight Foods June 2010 - Present
Prinova Group February 2009 - February 2010
Little Lady Foods April 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking
Education
chicago association of realtors 2007 — 2007
Certification of course completion, Real Estate
Triton College 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Gray School
Little Lady Foods March 2014 - Present
ServSafe Certified January 2010 - Present
Long Grove Confectionery Co 2012 - 2014
Westmoreland country club 2011 - 2012
Warner Music Group January 1999 - April 2002
Skills
Food, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Processing, Flavors, Food Science, Food Technology, Ingredients, R, Food Manufacturing, Meat
Education
College of Lake County 2009 — 2011
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Columbia College Chicago 1998 — 2000
Music Management
Little Lady Foods September 2012 - January 2013
Education
College of Lake County 2013 — 2019