Mighty Leaf Tea
The Mighty Leaf Tea Company is a specialty tea manufacturer and distributor based in Emeryville, California. Mighty Leaf Tea was founded by husband and wife team Gary Shinner and Jill Portman in 1996. The company distributes tea through wholesale, retail, and online sales channels. Headquarters: San Rafael, CA Founded: 1996 Parent organization: Peet's Coffee
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Mighty Leaf Tea Employees
Mighty Leaf Tea July 2015 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea September 2012 - July 2015
Shamrock Foods July 2011 - August 2012
PepsiCo June 2010 - August 2011
PepsiCo October 2006 - June 2010
PepsiCo April 2004 - October 2007
PepsiCo and Frito-Lay February 2003 - April 2004
PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP June 2001 - February 2003
Pepsi Bottling Group August 1999 - June 2001
Pepsi Bottling Group February 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Food Service, Food, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Sales Operations, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Merchandising, Sales, Forecasting, Strategy, Management, Food Industry, Leadership, Key Account Management, National Accounts, Marketing, CRM, Product Development, Retail, Business Development, Budgets, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Market Planning, Analysis, Supply Chain, P&L, Direct Store Delivery, Customer Service, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Logistics, Event Management, Team Building, Grocery, Shopper Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Program Management, Catering
Education
Barry University 2000 — 2002
BS, Professional Administration
Valencia College 1997 — 1997
General
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2009 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea May 2008 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea May 2008 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea November 2009 - February 2010
Translite Sonoma Lighting March 2007 - April 2008
CJ Holmes Brokerage March 2006 - July 2006
American Home Shield June 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Hospitality, Food Service, Customer Service, Food, Food & Beverage, Catering, Restaurants, Event Management, Hotels, Inventory Management, Marketing, Team Building, Sales, Budgets, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Trade Shows, Retail, Telephone Skills, Distributors
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2014 - Present
Yasso March 2014 - Present
Peet's Coffee & Tea March 2014 - Present
Healthy Brands Collective September 2008 - January 2015
Plum Inc. March 2012 - March 2014
Neways International January 2012 - December 2012
Yumnuts Naturals August 2008 - February 2012
Bear Naked (Division of Kashi) September 2007 - August 2008
Bear Naked, Inc April 2006 - September 2007
PepsiCo 2005 - 2006
Skills
General Manager, Raising Venture Capital, Board Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Promotions, Team Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Team Building, Sales Management, Retail Category..., Strategic Selling, Multicultural Marketing, Start-up Ventures, Product Management, Brand Management, Brand Architecture, Brand Development, Branding & Identity, Business Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, FMCG, Food, Forecasting, Income Statement, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Management, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Marketing, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Mergers & Acquisitions, Merchandising, Market Research, Venture Capital, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Social Media Marketing, Shopper Marketing
Education
Cornell University
Pittsford Mendon
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management
MBA
University at Buffalo
BA
Cowgirl Creamery October 2013 - Present
Sunnyside Café March 2013 - October 2013
Mighty Leaf Tea December 2012 - September 2013
Signal Mountain Lodge May 2012 - October 2012
Language Link Russia August 2011 - December 2011
The Salem News May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Micros POS, Journalism, Blogging, Photography, California Food..., Cooking, Customer Service, Restaurants, Russian language
Education
The University of Montana 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism; minor in Russian
Mighty Leaf Tea March 2015 - Present
The Hain Celestial Group January 2014 - February 2015
Diageo 2010 - 2013
PepsiCo 2009 - 2010
PepsiCo 2008 - 2009
PepsiCo 2006 - 2008
PepsiCo 2003 - 2006
PepsiCo 2000 - 2003
PepsiCo 1997 - 2000
Kraft Foods Group September 1993 - August 1997
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food Service, Sales Operations, Income Statement, Sales Management, P&L, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Retail, Talent Developer, Managing Distribution..., Management, Strategy, Product Development, CPG Industry, Franchising, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Budgets, P&L Management, New Product...
Education
Montclair State University
BS, Business
Rider University
MBA, Business
Center for Creative Leadership
Executive Program
Harvard Business School
Executive Education Program
Mighty Leaf Tea March 2013 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea April 2012 - Present
Amazon Bookseller December 2006 - 2012
Albertsons, West Coast Operations October 2002 - September 2005
Netstruxr November 2000 - October 2002
GetFit.com May 2000 - July 2000
GAVELNET September 1999 - May 2000
Global Reservation Systems September 1998 - August 1999
Artesyn Technologies March 1999 - May 1999
Adaptec April 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Customer Relations, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Photography, Analysis, Account Management, Team Building, Business Management, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Coaching, Web Development, Data Analysis, Excel, English, E-commerce, Event Planning, Employee Relations, Fundraising, Forecasting, Hardware, Internet, Key Account Management, Team Leadership, Mergers, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Social Media, Negotiation, Social Networking, Outlook, Outsourcing, Organizational..., Optimization, Retail, Real Estate, Problem Solving, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting, Testing, Teamwork, Team Management, User Interface Design, User Experience, Vendor Management, Adobe Lightroom, Department Development, Leadership
Education
Sonoma State University 1984 — 1989
B.A., Business Management
Global Wine Company December 2013 - Present
Real Food Company December 2012 - May 2013
Self Employed February 2012 - December 2012
PRIMA Wine Shop May 2011 - March 2012
Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant August 2008 - September 2010
Mighty Leaf Tea June 2006 - August 2008
William Cross Wine Merchants November 2001 - August 2008
The Henry Wine Group March 2004 - January 2006
Food Service Industry May 1993 - September 2003
Instill Corporation September 2000 - October 2001
Skills
Wine, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Wine Tasting, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Negotiation, Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Wine Knowledge, Wine and Food pairing, Wine Writing, Professional cooking, Gastronomy, Retail, Hospitality, Restaurants, Event Planning, Catering, Management, Winemaking, Fine Dining, Merchandising, Food Service, Wineries, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Beverage, Culinary Skills
Education
New England Culinary Institute
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Mighty Leaf Tea July 2014 - Present
Revolution Foods January 2014 - July 2014
Bob Evans Farms March 2010 - January 2014
The Switch Beverage Company February 2009 - February 2010
PepsiCo May 2000 - October 2008
Johnsonville Sausage 1997 - 2000
Georgia Pacific as Fort Howard Corp. 1995 - 1997
ARAMARK Refreshment Services 1993 - 1995
Skills
Food, Food Service, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Income Statement, Grocery, Key Account Development, Retail, National Accounts, Account Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, CRM, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Management, Negotiation, Sales Process, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, Training, Cold Calling, Consumer Products, Market Planning, P&L
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1982 — 1986
BA, Business Psychology/Business Communications
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2015 - Present
Soma Water, Inc. October 2014 - August 2015
SEPHORA September 2010 - October 2014
method products inc. April 2010 - September 2010
Gap Inc. July 2007 - February 2010
Gap Inc. October 2004 - July 2007
Gap Inc. September 2002 - October 2004
Arzoon.com (Acquired by Infor) September 2000 - September 2002
Gap Inc. October 1999 - September 2000
Expeditors International December 1997 - October 1999
Skills
3PL, Brand Management, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Business Strategy, CRM, Change Management, Creative Direction, FMCG, Product Management, Project Planning, Retail, Software Documentation, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Time Management, Training, Transportation, Vendor Management, Warehousing, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, Integration, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Management, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, PMO, Process Improvement, Product Development, Program Management, Project Management
Education
Miami University 1992 — 1995
BS, Business Marketing and International Business
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2013 - Present
Oakland Unified School District January 2011 - January 2013
Halloween City September 2011 - November 2011
Madame Zelda's Costume Co. May 2008 - November 2010
Consigned Sales Inc. August 1996 - May 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Blogging, Teaching, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Project Planning, Product Development, Retail, Management, Project Management, Budgets
Education
The University of Kansas
BS, Journalism
Mighty Leaf Tea June 2015 - Present
BevMo! October 2013 - May 2015
Treasury Wine Estates September 2011 - August 2013
Treasury Wine Estates May 2010 - August 2011
popchips January 2009 - February 2010
Pepsi Cola North Amerca December 2007 - November 2008
Pepsi Cola North America July 2006 - December 2007
SoBe Beverage Company July 2002 - June 2006
Pepsi Cola North America September 2000 - June 2002
PepsiCo August 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, FMCG, Consumer Insights, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Product Marketing, P&L Management, Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Wine, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Trade Marketing, Brand Architecture, Relationship Marketing, Business Strategy, Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Segmentation, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Management, Leadership, IRI, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Product Innovation, Brand Equity, Product Launch, Pricing, Global Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Analytics, Consumer Insight, Key Account Development, Market Research, Consumer Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Awareness
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration
MBA
Syracuse University
B.A., English
Citron Presse Creative October 2014 - Present
Andrews McMeel Universal May 2014 - Present
The Food Poet 2009 - Present
Attune Foods, a division of Post Holdings, LLC January 2013 - May 2014
Attune Foods January 2010 - January 2013
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2008 - December 2009
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2006 - August 2008
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2003 - August 2006
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2002 - August 2003
Mighty Leaf Tea June 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Publicity, Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Poetry, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media, Goldmine, Sage, Word, Writing, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Public Relations, Copywriting, Event Planning, Teamwork, Blogging, Promotions, InDesign, Content Management, Event Management, Problem Solving, Journalism, English, Spanish, French, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Marketing Communications, Magazines, Brand Development, Creative Writing, Creative Direction, Photography, Publications, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Strategy, Online Marketing, Management, Social Networking, Retail, Facebook, Trade Shows, Market Planning, Entrepreneurship
Education
New England College 2007 — 2009
MFA, Poetry
New England College 2006 — 2008
MFA, Poetry
Golden Gate Baptist Seminary 1999 — 2001
MATS, Theological Studies
Union University 1999 — 2001
MAIS, Intercultural Studies
Union University 1999 — 2001
MA, Intercultural Studies
Southern Methodist University 1995 — 1999
BA, Print Journalism
Southern Methodist University 1995 — 1999
BA, Print Journalism
Results Thru Strategy, Inc. June 2010 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea 2010 - 2012
Argo Tea Cafe March 2009 - June 2010
Compass Group North America March 2003 - September 2008
Compass Group USA 1999 - 2003
Skills
Product Development, Restaurant Design, Brand Development, Retail, Restaurants, Contract Negotiation, Food Service, Franchising, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Income Statement, Management, Team Building, Coaching, Culinary Skills, Training, Product Marketing, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Architecture, Food, Hospitality, Creative Direction, Profit, Food & Beverage, Hotels, P&L Management, Strategy, Forecasting, Market Planning, Budgets, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Pricing, Marketing Management, Brand Development..., Brand Management, P&L, Catering
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2005 — 2008
Extensions for Chrome July 2015 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea November 2013 - Present
Tactic Creations July 2014 - December 2014
Vs Specs December 2013 - July 2014
PriceSteps 2012 - 2013
Dash Cafe 2010 - 2012
Vector Marketing 2010 - 2010
Skills
E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Advertising, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Marketing, Sales, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Product Development, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Strategic Planning, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, SEO, Google Analytics, SEM, Online Advertising, Google Adwords, Analytics, WordPress
Education
San Francisco State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Mighty Leaf Tea October 2015 - Present
Sysco March 2013 - September 2015
US Foods August 2004 - February 2013
DPI: Copies, Printing, Graphics August 2003 - August 2004
City Source Reprographics & Imaging August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Customer Service, Marketing Research, Territory Development, Sales Operations, Food Service, Event Planning, Financial Analysis, Cold Calling, Sales Management, Territory Management, Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing, Catering
Education
American University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Public Communication
Golden Leaf Holdings July 2015 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea January 2012 - April 2015
Mighty Leaf Tea January 2008 - December 2011
Mighty Leaf Tea January 2004 - December 2007
LuxN, Inc. August 2002 - October 2003
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. March 2002 - July 2002
LuxN, Inc. February 1999 - February 2002
Lillick & Charles July 1998 - December 1998
LA FOLLETTE, JOHNSON, DE HAAS, FESLER, SILBERBERG & AMES October 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Social Media, Advertising, SEO, SEM, Brand Architecture, Marketing Strategy, Affiliate Marketing, Brand Loyalty, Word Of Mouth Marketing, Team Leadership, Public Relations, Food & Beverage, Recipe Testing, Email Marketing, Marketing Leadership, Product Development, Marketing, Strategy, Management, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Leadership, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Education
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law 1997 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of San Francisco School of Law 1994 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Harvard University 1990 — 1994
B.A, East Asian Studies
South Medford High School 1986 — 1990
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2014 - Present
Campbell Soup Company January 2011 - September 2013
Autocrat, Inc. September 2008 - January 2011
ARAMARK November 1998 - April 2008
ARAMARK Refreshment Services November 1998 - April 2008
Sodexo June 1995 - November 1998
Johnson & Wales University 1991 - 1995
Skills
Food Service, Sales Operations, Account Management, Food & Beverage, Management, Retail, Sales, Team Building, Restaurants, Marketing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Competitive Analysis, Food, Income Statement, New Business Development, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, National Accounts, Food Industry, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Forecasting, Food Safety, Sales Management, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Hiring, Catering, Purchasing, Time Management, P&L Management, Profit, Grocery, Sourcing, Market Planning, Leadership, Pricing, Hospitality, Ingredients, P&L, Restaurant Management, FMCG, Bakery, Budgets, Meat, Consumer Products, HACCP, Distributors
Education
Johnson & Wales University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's of Occupational Science, Culinary Arts
Bryant University
Human Resources
Olgarithm Creative September 2015 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2012 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2012 - Present
Solutionset November 2007 - April 2012
Young & Rubicam July 2004 - January 2007
Young & Rubicam April 2004 - July 2004
KRON-TV May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Advertising, Direct Marketing, Broadcast, Online Marketing, PowerPoint, Catalogs, Account Management, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Budgeting, Word, Merchandising, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Online Advertising, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Marketing, Customer Service, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Copywriting, Strategy, CRM, B2B, Management, Brand Management, Product Management, Sales, Business Development, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Retail, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Project Management, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Social Media, Digital Media, Creative Strategy, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Public Relations
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2001 — 2004
BA, Mass Communication
University of California, Berkeley 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2015 - Present
EXOSUN September 2014 - February 2015
Saint-Gobain 2010 - June 2014
THOMSON-COMPUMARK, US (A Thomson-Reuters Company) May 2005 - May 2010
SAINT-GOBAIN CONTAINERS INC August 2003 - May 2005
SAINT-GOBAIN CONTAINERS INC January 2001 - January 2003
Saint-Gobain Containers Headquarters November 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Pricing, Team Management, CO-PA, Business Process, Forecasting, Auditing, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting, Leadership, SAP, Finance, Management, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Financial Modeling, Strategy
Education
Université Paris Dauphine 1996 — 2000
Master's degree, Finance, Operations Management ( Maîtrise Gestion)
Mi Sueno Winery May 2015 - June 2015
Stantec February 2014 - May 2015
Mighty Leaf Tea 2014 - 2014
Treasury Wine Estates March 2011 - August 2013
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc October 2008 - October 2010
V. Sattui Winery October 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Key Account Development, Event Management, Analytics, Marketing Management, Networking, Leadership, Executive..., Assisting Executives, Winemaking, Trade Marketing, Beverage Industry, Executive Management, FMCG, Wine Tasting, Wine, Beer, Alcoholic Beverages, Administration, Office Management, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing, Inventory Management, Market Planning, Administrative..., Calendars, Executive Level..., Office Administration, Calendaring, Event Planning, Training, Administrative..., Recruiting
Education
Heald College of Business
AA, Computer Business Administration
University of Phoenix
BA, Human Service Management, Present
Numi Organic Tea September 2015 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea 2011 - July 2015
Coffee Reserve Brands April 2005 - April 2011
The IJ Company 1994 - 2001
Skills
Restaurants, Sales Management, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Key Account Development, Food, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Product Development, Marketing, Management, Account Management, Customer Service, Income Statement, Social Media, Team Building, Sales, Negotiation, New Business Development, P
Education
Occidental College
Bachelor's degree, American Studies and History
See's Candies October 2014 - Present
See's Candies September 2013 - October 2014
ARYZTA April 2011 - September 2013
Safeway July 2010 - April 2011
Safeway June 2007 - July 2010
Mighty Leaf Tea April 2006 - June 2007
Nestlé Waters North America July 2004 - April 2006
The Clorox Company October 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Food Safety, Food Processing, HACCP, Quality Assurance, Food Science, GMP, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Quality System, SQF, BRC, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Auditing, Ingredients, Food, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Microbiology, Root Cause Analysis, Bakery, Frozen Food, Meat, Sanitation, Food Quality, Dairy Products, Dairy, Flavors, GFSI, 5S, Food Safety Management..., TQM, Baking, Hygiene, Food Chemistry, Food Labelling, Consumer Products, Laboratory, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Poultry, Supply Chain
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Green Temple Lifestyle, LLC September 2013 - Present
Kombucha Wonder Drink + Tea Tibet November 2012 - February 2014
Marley Coffee, llc February 2011 - October 2012
Kicking Horse Coffee March 2008 - January 2011
Mighty Leaf Tea October 2004 - March 2008
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2004 - October 2004
Tazo Tea April 1999 - October 2001
TAZO August 1996 - March 1999
TAZO January 1996 - August 1996
THE NATURE COMPANY February 1995 - December 1995
Skills
Launching New Brands, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Distributors, Brokers, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales Process, Sales, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Strategic Consulting, Distribution Strategies, dist, Grocery, Grocery Industry, Product Development, Team Building, P&L Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Start-ups, New Business Development, Food, Food Service, Brand Management, Strategy, Private Label, Forecasting, Retail, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Trade Shows, Marketing, Pricing, Budgets, Consumer Products, Management, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Event Management, Market Planning, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Public Relations, Product Management
Education
Bishop's University 1986 — 1989
BA, Liberal Arts
Oakville Trafalgar
University of California, Berkeley
Business, Accounting and Mathematics
Froovie Organics 2012 - 2013
Mighty Leaf Tea December 2010 - July 2012
Western Espresso Coffee and Tea December 2009 - December 2010
Sonoma-Enoteca October 2006 - 2010
Planet Beach, Novato CA 2003 - 2006
Trader Publications 2002 - 2003
State Chemical Supply 1999 - 2002
Omega Industrial Supply 1998 - 1999
Skills
Food Service, Food, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Account Management, Catering, Hospitality, Sales Management, Hotels, New Business Development, Budgets, Key Account Development, Market Planning, Advertising, Sales, Territory Development, Sales Prospecting, Key Account Acquisition..., Value Based Selling, Consultative Sales..., Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Distributors, Strategic Planning, Selling, Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurant Management, B2B, Product Development, Management, Retail, Team Building, Leadership, Training, Operations Management, P&L, Start-ups, Recruiting, Customer Retention
Education
COLLEGE OF MARIN 1987 — 1989
Dominican University of California
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2015 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2014 - August 2015
Treasury Wine Estates July 2012 - July 2014
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. July 2011 - September 2011
Treasury Wine Estates May 2011 - July 2011
Cornerstone Research June 2006 - May 2010
Cornerstone Research June 2005 - August 2005
Education
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Operations Management
Stanford University 2002 — 2006
BA, Major in Economics
Next World Group November 2013 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2014 - Present
Timbuk2 2005 - 2013
VMG Partners January 2005 - March 2012
Colorescience December 2008 - 2011
Timbuk2 Designs Inc 2006 - 2006
The Shansby Group June 2002 - January 2005
Deutsche Bank June 1999 - April 2002
Merrill Lynch May 1996 - October 1998
JP Morgan 1985 - 1996
Education
Bucknell University 1981 — 1985
BS, Computer Science
Buff, Inc. June 2015 - Present
O'Reilly Media November 2014 - June 2015
Marin Dental Wellness February 2014 - November 2014
CamelBak 2012 - 2013
Mighty Leaf Tea 2007 - 2012
Mighty Leaf Tea 2005 - 2007
DIRECT DENTAL LLC 2003 - 2005
Autodesk 2002 - 2003
BayGroup International 1999 - 2001
Keegan & Coppin Co., Inc. 1997 - 1998
Skills
Training & Development, Business Communications, Administration, Diplomacy, Consumer Products, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Calendaring, Community, Cultural Awareness, MAS500, Social Media, Listening Skills, SalesLogix, Multitasker, Engagement, Quick Study, Organizing, Common Sense, Intuitive, Humor, Accountability, Integrity, Hiring, Health, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Relations, Team Building, Negotiation, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Outlook, Promotions, Research, Employee Relations, Change Management, E-commerce, Corrective Action, Escalation Management, Trust, Enthusiasm, Intellectual strength, Delegation, PC skills, Confidence, Humility, Empathy, Character, Mentoring
Education
California Real Estate License
College of Marin
Mighty Leaf Tea July 2015 - Present
Blue Apron November 2014 - May 2015
Clif Bar & Company October 2013 - October 2014
Treasury Wine Estates March 2009 - September 2013
Del Monte Foods June 2005 - August 2008
Robert Mondavi /Constellation Wine Group 1998 - April 2005
The Clorox Company 1994 - 1997
Skills
Forecasting, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Warehousing, Distribution Management
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
BS, Business
UC Berkeley
MBA, Operations
Mighty Leaf Tea March 2013 - August 2015
Valley Fine Foods February 2011 - July 2012
SKYY Spirits 2007 - 2009
Diageo 2000 - 2007
Hewlett-Packard 1996 - 2000
Skills
Delivering results, Growing Brands, Web Design and Content, Facebook promotions and..., Brand Strategy, Project Management, Creative problem-solving, Teamwork, Influencing Management, Improving the..., Decision-making through..., Managing direct and..., Delivering Results, Marketing, Brand Architecture, Creative Solutions, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Leadership, Training, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Strategy, Marketing Strategy
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 1994 — 1996
MBA
Tufts University 1985 — 1989
BA, International Relations and French
College of Marin
Post-MBA education, Classes: Internet Marketing Strategies, Designing web sites, Photoshop. 2007 and 2010.
Mighty Leaf Tea 2009 - June 2012
J Vineyards & Winery 2007 - 2009
Alcatel-Lucent 1997 - 2001
Skills
Financial Management, Excel, Accounting, Forecasting, Problem Solving, Supervise A/R, A/P &..., Cash Management, Budgeting, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Payroll, Income Statement, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Financial Reporting, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Change Management, Inventory Management, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Project Planning, ERP, Auditing, Consolidation, Sage, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, SAP, Finance, Outlook, QuickBooks, Pricing, P&L
Education
Sonoma State University 1982 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Management Accounting
Mighty Leaf Tea April 2014 - Present
Treasury Wine Estates June 2013 - April 2014
Treasury Wine Estates February 2010 - April 2014
Marinco - Actuant September 1996 - February 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Key Account Management, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Mergers & Acquisitions, Inventory Management, Business Process, FMCG, P&L Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Food, P&L, Sales Management, Business Planning, Operations Management
Education
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Mighty Leaf Tea March 2014 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2008 - February 2014
Mighty Leaf Tea September 2006 - June 2008
Mothers Work, Inc. July 2004 - August 2006
Old Navy May 2001 - July 2004
Zoot Sports 1999 - 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Marketing, Team Leadership, Food, Teamwork, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Product Development, Project Management, Event Management, Training, Hospitality, Merchandising, Coaching, PowerPoint, Hotels, Outlook, Payroll, Brand Development, Key Account Management, Visual Merchandising, Social Networking, Human Resources, Key Account Development, Recruiting, Telephone Skills, Purchasing, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Leadership
Education
Sonoma State University 1995 — 1998
BA, Business Economics
Santa Rosa Junior College 1992 — 1995
Transfer to Sonoma State, Sociology, Psychology, Liberal Arts
Amy's Kitchen October 2013 - Present
Rick L. Lelli Consulting LLC April 2012 - October 2013
Plum Inc. 2011 - 2012
Mighty Leaf Tea 2005 - 2011
Starbucks (Tazo Tea Company) 2002 - 2005
Archibald Candy Corp. (Fannie May) 1994 - 2002
Skills
Change Management, Problem Solving, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Consumer Products, Food, Product Development, Budgeting, Food & Beverage, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Customer Relations, HACCP, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Financial Management, Operations Management, Budget Management, P&L, Leadership, Income Statement, Forecasting, Purchasing, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Management, Demand Planning, Procurement, Budgets, Food Industry, Retail, Quality Management, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Sales, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Project Management, Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel, Product Launch
Education
Ft. Lewis College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration
Stanford University
Supply Chain Excellence Study
Mighty Leaf Tea July 2015 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea Co February 2010 - Present
Ohio Valley Wine and Beer Co. September 2000 - October 2008
Cincinnati Marriott N.E. January 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Account Management, Sales, New Business Development, Retail, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Teamwork, Key Account Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media, Team Building
Education
University of Cincinnati 1991 — 1998
B.S., Communication Disorders
Gap Inc./Athleta April 2014 - Present
Gap Inc./Outlet January 2012 - April 2014
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. May 2010 - December 2011
Mighty Leaf Tea February 2008 - May 2010
Williams-Sonoma, Inc./ West Elm 2006 - 2008
Education
San Francisco State University 2004 — 2006
B.A., Political Science
Endless Summer Salon, LLC February 2015 - Present
PACE Supply Inc September 2013 - Present
Nails by Debra June 2012 - Present
Notary Public June 2011 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea May 2007 - January 2012
Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates 2005 - 2007
FDP USA, Inc. December 1998 - September 2005
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College 1986 — 1988
Administrative Justice
Mighty Leaf Tea October 2014 - Present
Make A Stand, Inc SPC June 2013 - Present
Eternal Beverages August 2012 - June 2013
Natural Formulas May 2010 - September 2012
Shaklee Corporation February 2008 - September 2009
UmeVoice November 1999 - June 2008
US NAVY February 1994 - October 1999
Skills
Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Logistics, Kaizen, 5S, Finance, Purchase Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Third Party..., Third Party Vendor..., Contract Manufacturing, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Forecasting, GMP, Management, Budgets, MRP, Sourcing, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Negotiation, Packaging, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Phoenix-Novato 2005 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration, Management and Operations
College of Marin
Computer Science
University of Phoenix
BS, Business and Management
Mighty Leaf Tea Purchasing/Inventory ManagerMinarik Corporation2004 - 2005
Boyd Lighting Co 1993 - 1999
Skills
Food, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Supply Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Food Service, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1986 — 1990
Whole Herb Company February 2013 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea 2005 - December 2012
Minarik Corporation February 2004 - March 2005
Macro Plastics 2003 - 2004
Genisoy Food Company 2002 - 2003
Agropecuaria la fortuna 2002 - 2002
Industrial Devices Corporation 2000 - 2002
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Logistics, Purchasing, Bilingual, ERP, JIT, Negotiation, Procurement, Warehousing, MRP, Consumer Products, Customer Service, Management, Retail, Team Building, Process Improvement, Leadership, Food, Project Planning, Strategy, Pricing, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Materials Management, Operations Management, Food Service, Production Planning, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelors of Science, Liberal Studies
International Studies Acadeny 1982 — 1986
High school, High School Diploma
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2013 - Present
Korbel November 2008 - August 2013
Scottish and Newcastle January 2008 - September 2008
Scottish and Newcastle April 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Sales, Leadership, Marketing, Social Media, Team Building, Time Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Sonoma State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies-Minor Business Administration
University of San Francisco 1989 — 1990
Business Administration and Management, General
Mighty Leaf Tea 2012 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea 2011 - 2012
Mighty Leaf Tea 2010 - 2011
Andrew Downs & Co. 2010 - 2010
Wolf Greenfield 2006 - 2007
Hankin Patent Law, APC 2005 - 2006
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, HTML, GIMP, Photoshop, Customer Service, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Editing, WordPress, Audacity
Education
Northwestern University 2007 — 2008
Master of Science in Journalism, Magazine Journalism
Yale University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Philosophy
Mighty Leaf Tea November 2013 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea May 2012 - November 2013
Security People, Inc. dba: Digilock January 2011 - September 2011
Security People, Inc. dba: Digilock June 2002 - January 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Account Management, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sales, Product Development, Product Launch, Email Marketing, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Team Building, Time Management, Training, Negotiation, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Science Degree, Anthropology
Mighty Leaf Tea June 2012 - Present
Synergy Enterprises; a Lemmons, ISA company. July 2005 - March 2012
Icelandic USA 2001 - 2005
The IJ Company 1996 - 2001
Sysco Foods 1986 - 1996
Education
Temple University
Mighty Leaf Tea April 2005 - Present
Whole Foods Market July 1996 - March 2005
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. March 1993 - June 1996
Skills
Customer Service, Humanitarian, Composition, Writing, Innovation, Problem Solving, Administrative..., Food, Product Demonstration
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Mighty Leaf Tea October 2014 - Present
Pardini's Cafe & Catering July 2013 - September 2013
Green Sedan Service July 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Accounting, US GAAP, Microsoft Office, Serbian, Croatian, Motorcycle Industry, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, Management Accounting, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Tax Returns, Assurance, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flow, GAAP, Bank Reconciliation, Preparation, Balance, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Tax, Tax Accounting, Sales Tax, Corporate Tax, Fixed Assets, Cash, Internal Audit
Education
California State University - East Bay 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting and Finance
Santa Monica College 2011 — 2012
Earned transfer to CSU East Bay, Accounting and Finance
Sakata Seed America, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Mighty Leaf Tea August 2014 - February 2015
Maxim Integrated January 2014 - April 2014
Syngenta September 2011 - January 2014
Syngenta August 2006 - September 2011
Syngenta August 2003 - August 2006
Syngenta August 2001 - August 2003
Hoya Glass Disk,Philippines ( Formerly NSG Philippines) August 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply and Demand..., Demand Forecasting, Business Process..., Operational Efficiency, Value Stream Mapping, Data Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Project Management, Global Cross-Functional..., Strategic Sourcing, S&OP implementation, SAP R/3, Global Operations, Creative Problem Solving, ERP Implementations, Job Coaching, Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Process Improvement
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management, 3.85
Mapua Institute of Technology 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Industrial Engineering