NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
Industry: Pet food company
DescriptionNestlé Purina Petcare is a St. Louis, Missouri-based subsidiary of Nestlé. It produces and markets pet food, treats and litter. Some of its pet food brands include Purina Pro Plan, Purina Dog Chow, Friskies, Beneful and Purina ONE. Customer service: 1 (800) 778-7462 Parent organization: Nestlé Headquarters: St. Louis, MO Brands: Friskies; Purina ONE; Beyond; Muse; Cat Chow; Dog Chow; Fancy Feast; Beneful; Tidy Cats; Alpo CEO: Joseph R. Sivewright (Jan 1, 2015–) Subsidiaries: Petfinder, Performance Pet Nutrition, LLC, Popular productsPurina Friskies Classic Paté Wet Cat Food (7k+)Purina ONE SmartBlend Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food (1k+)Purina DentaLife Daily Oral Care Dog Treats (2k+)Friskies Original Crunch Party Mix Cat Treats (1k+)Purina ONE SmartBlend Lamb & Rice Formula Adult Dog Food (1k+)Fancy Feast Gourmet Classic Wet Cat Food (4k+)Purina FortiFlora Canine Probiotic Nutritional Supplement (1k+)Friskies Seafood Sensations Dry Cat Food (2k+)Purina Beneful Beef Dog Food (2k+)Purina DentaLife Dental Cat Treats (1k+) (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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NESTLE PURINA PETCARE Employees
Nestle Purina PetCare August 2011 - Present
Nestle Purina P January 2009 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2009 - August 2011
Kraft Foods Inc September 2007 - January 2009
Kraft Foods Inc. – Capri Sun August 2005 - September 2007
Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG) and University Centers of Excellence May 2005 - August 2005
Red Robin Restaurant November 1995 - August 2005
Pacific Choice Brands, Inc March 2005 - May 2005
Skills
HR Policies, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Recruiting
Education
University of California, San Diego 2011 — 2014
Professional Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
The California State University
B.S, Business Administration; Human Resources
Brädo Creative Insight 2015 - Present
Brädo Creative Insight 2013 - Present
Osborn & Barr 2010 - 2013
Two Cents Consumer Insights 2008 - 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare 2005 - 2008
Sara Lee 2001 - 2005
Spectrum Brands 1998 - 2001
California Manufacturing 1991 - 1997
DMB&B 1990 - 1991
Skills
Strategy, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Focus Groups, Brand Management, Marketing, Media Planning, Relationship Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Business Strategy, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Brand Development, Management
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1997 — 1999
MBA
The University of Texas at Austin 1986 — 1990
BA, Economics
The Kinkaid School - Houston, TX 1975 — 1986
Nerium International April 2014 - Present
Nestlé Purina PetCare June 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2007 - June 2013
Scottrade Center September 2005 - April 2008
The Muny March 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales, Social Media, Advertising, Team Building
Education
Millikin University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's, Music Business
Millikin University 2000 — 2004
Brasseler USA November 2013 - Present
James Grove Real Estate December 2004 - Present
Grove Digital January 2013 - November 2013
Brighton Agency September 2011 - February 2012
Brighton Agency May 2011 - August 2011
Nestle Purina PetCare August 2004 - April 2011
Grove Consulting April 2003 - July 2004
Sports Mogul, Inc. January 2001 - January 2003
Family Education Network August 1999 - February 2001
GiftAtlas.com September 1998 - June 1999
Skills
Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, SEM, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, SEO, Marketing, Advertising, Web Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Public Relations, Web Project Management, Brand Management, Google Analytics, Act-On Software, Brand Development, Website Development, Website Promotion, Search Advertising, Brand Equity, Consumer Marketing, Consumer Packaged Goods..., E-commerce, Web Analytics, User Interface Design, Integrated Marketing, Internet Marketing, Computer Games, Agency Coordination, Web Hosting, Information Architecture, Real Estate, Voice Acting, Voiceovers
Education
Imperial College London 1995 — 1996
MBA, Management of Innovation
Stanford University 1988 — 1993
BS, Computer Systems Engineering
Stanford University 1988 — 1992
BA, Communication
John Burroughs School 1982 — 1988
Nestlé Purina North America January 2015 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare February 2011 - Present
UMB Bank March 2010 - January 2011
UMB Bank August 2008 - March 2010
University of Missouri School of Journalism August 2006 - May 2007
University of Missouri Department of Student Life August 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Training, Customer Service, Project Management, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Account Management, Analysis, CRM, Strategic Communications, Project Planning, Event Planning, Digital Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Research, Management, Retail, Budgets, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Research, Team Leadership, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel, Business Objects, Microsoft Access
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Journalism - Strategic Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing
Park Hill High School 1999 — 2003
General Studies
PepsiCo March 2015 - Present
PepsiCo September 2013 - March 2015
PepsiCo June 2012 - September 2013
PepsiCo February 2012 - August 2012
Nestle Purina PetCare May 2011 - August 2011
Texas A&M University August 2009 - May 2011
International Bank May 2010 - August 2010
Cornerstone Fitness March 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Brand Management, Customer Insight, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Sales Operations, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., IRI, Account Management, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Merchandising
Education
University of North Texas 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Nestle Purina PetCare December 2012 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America February 2012 - December 2012
Nestlé Purina North America April 2010 - February 2011
Chartwell Realty LLC June 2007 - April 2010
Skills
Veterinary, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Sales
Education
University of Missouri/Columbia 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism
Fort Osage High School 1980 — 1983
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism
Pepsi Bottling Company February 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare June 1998 - January 2012
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Testing, Software Documentation, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, GMP, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, Food Processing, Management
Education
Casper College 1989 — 1991
AAS, Aviation
Sheridan College 1988 — 1989
N/A, General Studies
Emily Griffith Technical College 1986 — 1987
Basic Electronics, Avionics
Casper College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Nestlé Purina North America April 2015 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America April 2013 - March 2015
Nestle Purina August 2010 - June 2013
Nestle Purina January 2009 - July 2010
Nestle Purina Petcare September 1999 - December 2008
Nestle Purina April 1997 - August 1999
Nestle Purina January 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight, CATS, Dogs, CRM, Shopper Marketing, Change Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., IRI, Leadership, Management, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Nielsen, P, FMCG, P&L Management
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2011 — 2012
EMBA, EMBA 38
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 2009 — 2009
Strategic Leadership for Women
Cornell University 2001 — 2001
Food Executive Program
Henry Schein Animal Health November 2007 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare April 2004 - October 2007
Standard Nutrition 2002 - 2004
Purina Mills, LLC (Land O'Lakes, Inc) June 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Veterinary, Veterinary Medicine, Client Education, Animal Nutrition, Dairy, Pets, Pharmaceutical Sales, Anesthesia, Animal Welfare, Animal Behavior, Pharmaceutical Industry, Vaccines, Surgery, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Nutrition, Internal Medicine, Poultry, Animal Husbandry, Dermatology, Sales Management, Dogs, Sales, Capital Equipment, Market Planning, Horses, Cardiology, Sales Force Development, Product Launch, Orthopedic, Selling Skills, Allergy, Infectious Diseases, Selling, Territory..., Neurology, Radiology, Animal Work, Medical Devices, Avimark, Sales Operations, Hardware Diagnostics, Lifesciences, Medicine, Practice Management, Pain Management, Urology, Sales Effectiveness, Gastroenterology, Managed Care
Education
South Dakota State University 1998 — 2000
BS, Animal Science
Nestle Purina PetCare May 2012 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America March 2013 - June 2014
Cassidy Turley December 2010 - May 2012
SSM Health Care July 2010 - January 2011
Saint Louis Wedding Design April 2009 - January 2010
Saint Louis University 2007 - 2010
Skills
Employee Relations, Customer Service, Talent Acquisition, Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Team Building, Administrative Support, Customer Relations, Onboarding, Outlook, Administration, Interviewing, Hiring, Mentoring, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Scheduling, Talent Management, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Vendor Relations, Event Management, Data Entry, Teamwork, Sourcing, Corporate Recruiting, Social Media, Customer Oriented, Strategic Communications
Education
Saint Louis University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Francis Howell Central 2002 — 2006
High School, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs
Burt's Bees April 2009 - Present
The Clorox Company April 2008 - Present
Willard Bishop Consulting January 2007 - April 2009
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc May 2006 - January 2007
Procter & Gamble October 2005 - April 2006
The Gillette Company March 2004 - October 2005
Nestle Purina Petcare January 2002 - March 2004
Purina Petcare November 1996 - December 2001
Nabisco January 1991 - October 1996
Skills
Category Management, Consumer Insights, Merchandising, Category Development, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Budget Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy Development, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Categorization, Customer Insight, Market Research, Strategy, Management, Shopper Marketing, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Product Marketing, Account Management, Market Planning, CRM, Marketing Research, Marketing, Brand Development, Product Development, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Leadership, FMCG, Sales Operations, Product Management, Business Development, Brand Management, Training, Trade Marketing, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Segmentation, Selling, Sales Process, Recruiting, Sourcing
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 1985 — 1995
BS
Acton Boxboro Regional High 1981 — 1985
Nestle S.A. January 2007 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2007 - Present
University of Georgia July 2000 - January 2007
Cornell University July 1990 - July 2000
Cornell University July 1990 - July 2000
Skills
Toxicology, Laboratory, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Microbiology, Laboratory Safety, Food Microbiology, GLP, Lifesciences, Food Safety, Clinical Research, ELISA, Food Science, Science, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Biochemistry, Scientific Writing, Pharmacology, Analytical Chemistry, GMP, Life Sciences
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1984 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Toxicology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1983
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine
Heska Corporation January 2013 - Present
Ceva Animal Health February 2011 - January 2012
Nestlé Purina North America September 2004 - February 2011
Nestle Purina Petcare September 2004 - February 2011
Presidents Club January 2005 - January 2008
HEB Grocery Company April 2004 - September 2004
Ben E. Keith Food Distributors February 2001 - September 2004
Ben E. Keith Foods February 2001 - April 2004
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Salesforce.com, Business Relationship..., Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Selling Skills, Key Account Development, Sales Force Development, Competitive Analysis, Channel Partners, Market Research, Market Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Management
Education
Tarleton State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, AS&D
Seguin High School 1993 — 1996
diploma, Agriculture
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Services and Development
Zoetis September 2013 - Present
Zoetis February 2013 - September 2013
Pfizer Animal Health June 2012 - February 2013
Pfizer Animal Health June 2010 - September 2012
Pfizer Animal Health, NY HQ April 2008 - June 2010
Pfizer Animal Health, New Zealand May 2006 - April 2008
Nestle Purina PetCare December 2003 - May 2006
Onewa Road Veterinary Hospital August 2003 - May 2006
Veterinarian in clinical practice June 2000 - August 2003
Transvaal Provincial Administration/North West Province Nature Conservation January 1994 - January 1996
Skills
Veterinarian, Ecologist/Wildlife..., Environmental Geochemist, Product Marketing, Veterinary, Veterinary Medicine, Product & Portfolio..., Vaccines, Pets, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Strategy, Leadership, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Lifelong Care, Management, Medicine, Animal Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Regulatory Affairs, Animal Nutrition, Lifesciences, Animal Work, Surgery, Endocrinology, Dogs, Infectious Diseases, Dermatology, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Biotechnology, GLP, Clinical Trials, Product Launch, Cardiology, Life Sciences, Digital Innovation
Education
University of Florida 2013 — 2014
Disaster Preparedness and Environmental Concepts in Public Health
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Strategic Thinking and Management for Competitive Advantage Program, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Essentials of Marketing Program
University of Sydney
Distance Education Program in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Massey University
Post-graduate certificate in Canine and Feline Endocrinology
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria 1996 — 2000
BVSc, Bachelor of Veterinary Science
University of Cape Town 1995 — 1996
MSc, Environmental Geochemistry
University of Pretoria
BSc(Hons), Wildlife Management
University of the Witwatersrand 1990 — 1992
BSc, Zoology, Physiology
St. Stithians College 1985 — 1989
High School
FedEx Services April 2013 - Present
Flower City Printing October 2011 - February 2012
EPI Marketing Services April 2007 - October 2011
Nestle Purina Petcare November 2004 - April 2007
Information Resources, Inc. July 2003 - November 2004
Stryker Medical February 2002 - February 2003
Frankel, Marketing Events, Inc August 2000 - January 2002
Nestle December 1998 - August 2000
Kellogg Company 1998 - 1998
Skills
Promotions, Marketing Strategy, Customer Relations, Forecasting, Merchandising, Salesforce.com, Direct Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Account Management, Customer Service, Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
BA, International Relations and Social Relations
Cambridge University, St. Chads 1996 — 1996
International Relations and Social Relations
Junior Achievement of Mexico 1993 — 1993
International Studies
Nestlé Purina North America April 2014 - Present
Nestlé Walmart Team January 2010 - April 2014
Nestlé Purina Petcare January 2003 - January 2010
Nestle Purina January 2001 - January 2003
Sam's Club January 1999 - January 2001
Nestle Purina Pet Care September 1998 - January 2000
Nestle Purina PetCare September 1997 - September 1998
Ralston Purina January 1994 - January 1998
Ralston Purina January 1990 - January 1994
Ralston Purina January 1986 - January 1989
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Management, Business Development, Sales, Grocery, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Forecasting, Wal-Mart, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Retail Category..., Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Key Account Management, Business Planning, P&L Responsibility, National Accounts, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Income Statement, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Categorization, Food Industry, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Leadership, IRI, Spectra, FMCG, Nielsen, AC Nielsen, Customer Marketing, Merchandising, Pricing, Sales Operations, Segmentation
Education
University of Wisconsin-Parkside 1980 — 1985
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
BS, Business
Cornell University
Food Executive Program, 2002
London School of Business
Leadership Development
Nestle January 2005 - March 2014
Nestle Purina PetCare March 1990 - December 2005
CTA International March 1988 - April 1989
Merial, A Sanofi Company March 1987 - August 1987
Solvay Pharmaceuticals April 1981 - August 1986
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Licensing, Biotechnology, Strategy Development, Competitive Analysis, Pharmaceuticals, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property, International Business, Technology Transfer, Mergers, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, R&D, Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Management, Product Development, Business Strategy, Business Development, Leadership, New Business Development, Project Management, Sales Management
Education
ESADE Business School 1986 — 1989
Masters, Business
McGill University 1986 — 1988
MBA, Business
University of Guelph 1977 — 1981
BSc., Biomedical Sciences
Bayer HealthCare January 2015 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare Global Resources Inc. April 2011 - July 2014
Nestle Purina PetCare June 2000 - April 2011
Roche Vitamins Inc. July 1996 - May 2000
Moorman Manufacturing Company October 1995 - June 1996
Moorman Manufacturing Company June 1994 - October 1995
Moorman Manufacturing Company September 1993 - June 1994
Roche Vitamins Inc. / Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. July 1991 - September 1993
Skills
FDA, Regulatory Affairs, GMP, Product Development, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, GLP, Clinical Development, Formulation, Life Sciences, R&D, Quality System, Food Industry, Ingredients, Management, Technology Transfer, Clinical Research, Lifesciences, Laboratory, Project Management, Commercialization, Nutrition, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Health
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1986 — 1991
PhD, Reproductive and Nutritional Physiology
Kansas State University 1984 — 1986
MS, Reproductive and Nutritional Physiology
Southeast Missouri State University 1980 — 1984
BS, General Agriculture
INOBTR December 2006 - Present
Contemporary Productions LLC 2007 - 2015
Contemporary Productions LLC 2007 - 2015
Nestle Purina PetCare June 2004 - December 2006
Riverport Amphitheatre January 1991 - January 2002
Contemporary Group 1981 - 2001
Contemporary Productions 1981 - 2001
Skills
Social Media, Non-profits, Enforcement, Public Relations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Marketing, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Entertainment, Social Networking, Media Relations, Project Management, Press Releases, Sponsorship, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Copywriting, Publicity, Corporate Communications, Facebook, Internal Communications, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Corporate Events, Blogging, Video Production, New Media, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Writing, Editing
Education
University of Central Missouri 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science in Education, Communications
Nestle Purina Petcare Company March 2006 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare March 2006 - Present
Education
Ball State University 1977 — 1981
BS, Cooperative Graphic Arts
Nestle Purina Petcare November 2005 - Present
Arbor Animal Clinic June 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Public Speaking, Veterinary, Dogs, Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Animal Work, Public Relations, Animal Nutrition, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Research, Animal Welfare, Leadership, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Event Management, Food Safety, PowerPoint, Surgery, Pets, Management, Pet Food
Education
Canine Rehabilitation Institute 2009 — 2010
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist
Louisiana State University 1996 — 2003
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science
HeadStrong Leader, LLC 2008 - Present
Workforce Solutions Group 2009 - 2013
Nestle Purina Petcare 2000 - 2011
L'Oreal 1998 - 2000
Johnson Products Company 1996 - 1998
The Coca-Cola Company 1995 - 1996
Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Affinity Groups, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Event Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Marketing Management, Management, New Business Development, Market Research, Social Media, Management Consulting, Account Management, Customer Service, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Negotiation, Strategy, Sales, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Career Development, Retail, Program Management, Advertising, Team Leadership, Small Business, Consulting
Education
St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative 2009 — 2010
Graduate, Leadership Development & Civic Engagement
Coach U & International Coaching Federation 2007 — 2009
Graduate, Coaching (Life, Business, Career)
Lindenwood University 1993 — 1995
MBA, Business/Marketing
Life with Dogz, LLC October 2007 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare 2004 - 2006
Nestle USA - Foreign Trade Division 2002 - 2004
Spacelabs Medical, Lifeclinic Division 2000 - 2001
3M 1995 - February 2000
SEWICKLEY TOWN & COUNTRY REALTORS 1993 - 1995
The Pillsbury Company 1991 - 1993
Skills
Dog Training, Behavior Modification, Animal Behavior, Dogs, Dog Behavior, Pets, Small Business, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Customer Service, Coaching, Event Planning, Public Relations, Retail, Online Advertising, Event Management
Education
National K-9 School for Dog Trainers 2007 — 2007
Professional Dog Trainer
Pennsylvania State University 1987 — 1990
MBA, Marketing
Denison University 1982 — 1986
BA, Economics & Communications
Sewickley Academy 1979 — 1982
High School, College Prep
Quaker Valley 1970 — 1982
High School
Nestle Purina August 2005 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare 2005 - Present
Nestle USA 1995 - 2005
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Trade Marketing, Leadership, FMCG, Nielsen, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Development, Marketing Management, Brand Management
Education
University of Arizona 1983 — 1987
BS, Marketing/ Business
Nestle Purina Petcare January 2007 - Present
Nestle Purina 2003 - 2007
Nestle Purina Petcare 2000 - 2003
Skills
Nielsen, Richmix, Space Planning, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Pricing Strategy, AC Nielsen, Merchandising, Retail, Consumer Insight, Space planning, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Grocery, Categorization, Spectra
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1979 — 1983
BS, Health & Physical Education
Fox Chapel High School 1977 — 1979
Royal Canin (Mars, Inc) March 2014 - Present
Royal Canin (Mars, Inc) January 2012 - March 2014
What-A-Ya-Nuts?! and aisle411 February 2011 - January 2012
Furniture Brands International October 2008 - January 2011
Furniture Brands International January 2008 - October 2008
Nestle Purina April 2005 - December 2007
Nestle Purina Petcare March 2003 - March 2005
Nestle Purina Petcare July 2001 - March 2003
Nestle Purina Petcare April 1999 - July 2001
Nestle Purina April 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Consumer Products, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy, Consumer Marketing, Consumer Insight, Trade Marketing, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Customer Insight, Marketing, Management
Education
Pepperdine University 1992 — 1994
M.B.A., Finance
Indiana University Bloomington 1987 — 1991
B.S., Marketing
Taylor Allderdice High School 1983 — 1987
High School
Nestle Purina Petcare April 2000 - Present
State Farm Insurance March 1999 - December 1999
Enterprise Rent-A-Car April 1993 - March 1999
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Supply Chain Management, Integration, Logistics, Outsourcing, Training, Project Management, ERP, Change Management, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., SDLC, Data Migration, Visio, SharePoint
Education
McKendree University 1987 — 1992
BS, Computer Science
MERCK & CO. November 2013 - Present
Merck & Co., Inc June 2010 - November 2013
SAGE CONSULTING July 2009 - June 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare - Saint Louis, MO March 2005 - July 2009
Nestle Purina PetCare February 2004 - March 2005
SAGE CONSULTING October 2002 - January 2004
Ann's House of Nuts October 1999 - August 2002
Cherrydale Farms August 1998 - October 1999
Asher's Chocolates October 1996 - December 1998
Brock Candy Company August 1984 - February 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Manufacturing, SAP, Management, Training, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Project Management, Start-ups
Education
Tennessee Temple University 1985 — 1989
Master, Master of Science (Divinity)
Baptist Bible College 1981 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts
Baptist Bible College 1978 — 1980
Graduate
Cargill Animal Nutrition 2011 - Present
Jeffrey J Dobesh LLC 2009 - 2011
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2007 - April 2009
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2005 - December 2006
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2003 - December 2004
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2001 - December 2002
Nestle Purina PetCare January 1999 - December 2000
Nestle Purina January 1997 - December 1999
Nestle Purina PetCare January 1994 - December 1996
Skills
Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Shopper Marketing, Management, FMCG, Business Development, Strategy, Retail, Sales, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Trade Marketing
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2010 — 2010
Mini MBA, 2010
The College of St. Scholastica 1979 — 1983
BA, Business Management
Aegion Corporation October 2010 - Present
Thomson Reuters January 2004 - March 2009
Edward Jones 2001 - 2003
Nestle Purina PetCare 1998 - 2001
MasterCard International 1993 - 1995
Skills
Performance Management, Organizational..., Onboarding, Leadership, Management, Employee Engagement, Interviews, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Organizational Design, Employee Relations, Team Management, Leadership Development, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Program Management, Training, Outsourcing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Budgets, Culture Change, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Career Development, College Recruiting, Employer Branding, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Organizational..., FMLA
Education
Missouri State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
Marketing Consultant 2001 - Present
Brink's Canada Limited October 2013 - December 2014
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2011 - February 2012
Church & Dwight, Co., Inc. October 2010 - December 2010
Hill's Pet Nutrition December 2009 - August 2010
Kraft Foods March 2008 - November 2008
ConAgra Foods May 2007 - February 2008
Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings October 2005 - May 2007
Playtex Limited 2005 - 2005
Maple Leaf Foods Inc May 2003 - November 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Media Planning, Relationship Marketing, Trade Shows, Management, Database Marketing, Website Development, Branding & Identity, Business Analysis, Channel Strategy, ROI Optimization, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing..., Integrated Marketing..., Interactive Media, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development..., Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Marketing Budget..., Experiential Events, FMCG, CPG Industry, Marketing Event Planning, Nielsen, Brand Management, Consumer Promotions, Pricing Strategy, Marketing Research, Licensing, Licensing Negotiations, Promotions, eCommerce, eBusiness Suite, E-commerce, Business Strategy, Strategic Communications, Marketing Management, Marketing, B2B, Segmentation, Strategy, Advertising, Customer Insight, Online Advertising, Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning
Education
University of Toronto 2015 — 2016
Digital Marketing Management
University of Toronto 2012 — 2013
Certificate in eBusiness / eCommerce Management, 87%
McMaster University 1975 — 1980
Honours Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Marketing
Nestle S.A. October 2013 - Present
Lincoln Theatre January 2000 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare 1985 - Present
Ralston Purina 1985 - 2002
Union Pacific Technologies January 1994 - December 1997
Skills
DB2, Database Design, Software Project..., Program Management, Business Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Integration, Business Analysis, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Process Improvement, Strategy
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a specialty in MIS
Partner in Pet Food September 2012 - Present
Nestle Purina 2008 - 2012
Nestle Purina PetCare Europe 2006 - 2008
Nestle Purina Petcare 2005 - 2006
Saint Louis Sucre 2002 - 2005
Skills
HACCP, Product Development, Food Science, Food Industry, Food Technology, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Management
Education
ENSBANA 1999 — 2002
Master's degree, Food Science
Université de Perpignan Via Domitia 1997 — 1999
Griffith University Brisbane Australia
Genway International February 2006 - Present
Belas Artes May 2005 - Present
Nestle Purina October 2003 - June 2005
Nestle Purina Petcare May 2001 - October 2003
Wulfing Und Hauck - Soladur do Brasil November 1996 - April 1999
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Leadership Development, Customer Insight, Training, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Nonprofits, Coaching, Program Management, Sales, Public Relations, Social Media, Non-profits, Executive Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Management, Product Development, Business Planning, Organizational..., Market Planning, Business Development, Brand Management, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Strategic Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Branding, Public Speaking
Education
Webster University 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Political Sciences
Hussmann August 2012 - Present
Kellwood Company November 2008 - August 2012
Kellwood Company January 2007 - November 2008
Nestle Purina PetCare 2001 - 2006
The Earthgains Company (formerly an Anheuser-Busch Company, currently the Sara Lee Bakery Group) 1994 - 2000
Anheuser-Busch 1993 - 1994
Skills
Succession Planning, Organizational..., Talent Management, Human Resources, Change Management, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Culture Change, Personnel Management, Interviews, Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Executive Coaching, Applicant Tracking..., Strategic Planning, Mergers, PeopleSoft, Training, Temporary Placement, Recruiting, College Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Management, Career Development, Coaching, Onboarding, Strategy, Labor Relations
Education
Saint Louis University
Ph.D, Organizational Psychology
University of Colorado Boulder
B.A., Psychology
Nestlé Purina North America March 2015 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America December 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare December 2013 - March 2015
Nestlé Purina North America December 2013 - September 2014
Pittsburgh Brewing Company January 2012 - November 2013
Pittsburgh Brewing Company August 2011 - January 2012
Duquesne University August 2009 - May 2011
Peerless Insurance Company June 2010 - August 2010
River's Edge Alliance Group May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Recruiting, Market Research, Social Networking, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Management
Education
Duquesne University 2009 — 2011
Master's Business Administration, Marketing
Duquesne University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Business Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurial Studies
Nestle Purina Petcare September 2014 - Present
Amazon April 2014 - September 2014
AWI July 2013 - August 2014
Corporate University Xchange June 2012 - July 2013
Central PA Chapter - ASTD 2010 - June 2013
Belco Community Credit Union June 2005 - June 2012
Rohrer Bus Service August 1997 - May 2005
Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center April 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Training and Development, Instructional Design, Leadership, Sales and Service, Strategic Planning, Coaching and Mentoring, Problem Solving, Project Management, Department Budgeting, Business Planning, Team Building, Learning Management, Organization, Policies and Procedures, Employee Motivation, Technology Management, Time Management, Policy, Organizational..., Training, Motivation, Sales, Employee Engagement, Staff Development, Teamwork, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Coaching, Strategy, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Blended Learning, Training Delivery, Organizational Learning, Budgets, Employee Training, Organizational..., ADDIE, Training, Management, Performance Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Employee Relations, Training & Development
Education
Albright College 2014 — 2016
Organizational Behavior / Applied Psychology, Applied Psychology & Organizational Behavior
Harrisburg Area Community College 2008 — 2013
Business Studies, Business Studies, GPA: 3.67
Penn State University 2008 — 2009
Judge/BradleyCredit Union School, Advanced Management Course
Millersburg Area High School 1990 — 1994
Business, Business
Nestle Purina Petcare November 2004 - Present
NBAA 2014 - 2014
PSA Airlines, Inc. October 2003 - November 2004
USAirways/Piedmont Airlines June 1989 - June 2003
Skills
Type Rating, Multi-engine, Commercial Aviation, Piloting, Business Aviation
Education
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide 2013 — 2016
Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS), Aviation Safety and Human Factors
Nathaniel Hawthorne College 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aviation Science w/ Business Studies
Roger Williams University 2003 — 2003
Microsoft MCSA & MCSE Extension Program, IT Studies
The Clorox Company November 2013 - Present
Mars April 2011 - November 2013
Mars Petcare March 2008 - April 2011
Masterfoods / Mars USA March 2006 - 2008
Nestle Purina Petcare March 2001 - March 2006
Skills
Brand Management, Key Account Management, Merchandising, Business Planning, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Sales, Pricing, Management, Retail, Sales Process, Budgets
Education
Texas A&M University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor
Nestlé Purina North America May 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare January 2012 - May 2013
Nestlé Purina North America January 2010 - December 2011
Nestlé Purina North America February 2008 - December 2009
Bayer HealthCare January 2006 - October 2007
Energizer September 2001 - January 2006
Energizer June 2000 - September 2001
Energizer October 1998 - June 2001
Energizer June 1995 - October 1998
Skills
Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, AC Nielsen, Customer Insight, Nielsen, Facilitators, Business Planning, Category Insights, Brand Management, National Accounts, Pricing Strategy, P, Strategic Thinking, Key Account Management, Retail Category..., Product Innovation, Customer Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Sales Plan, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Nestle Purina Petcare January 2003 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline October 1990 - December 2003
Education
Humber College
Business Administration
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2007 - Present
SUNY Fredonia Men's Soccer 2005 - Present
Black Watch ST Premier Soccer Club 2010 - Present
Carriage House Companies, Inc July 1990 - January 2007
Skills
Food Safety Management..., Integrated Pest..., HACCP, Food Defense, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Internal Audit, ISO 22000, ISO 22002, Packaging, Sanitation, Food, Manufacturing, GMP, Public Speaking, Management, Food Processing
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center January 2012 - Present
Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library September 2011 - Present
GO! St. Louis June 2011 - Present
Maryville University 2009 - Present
MERS / Goodwill January 2009 - December 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare 1977 - 2009
Campbell Soup Company 1973 - 1977
Skills
Marketing, Strategy, Customer Insight, Management, Marketing Research, Nonprofits, New Business Development, Consumer Products, Brand Architecture, Account Management, Leadership, Advertising, Brand Management, Consumer Behaviour, Product Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Product Marketing, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Competitive Analysis, Direct Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Market Research, Integrated Marketing
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1970 — 1972
MA, Consumer Behavior
Michigan State University 1968 — 1970
BA, Marketing
American University 1966 — 1968
Marketing
Nestle Purina PetCare July 2012 - Present
Network Solutions September 2007 - April 2012
United Stationers December 2005 - September 2007
Skills
PPC, SEO, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Web Analytics, SEM, Customer Service, Analysis, Account Management, Online Marketing, Google Analytics, Management, Marketing Communications, Google Adwords, Troubleshooting
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science
Kaskaskia College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts
Nestle Purina PetCare July 2009 - Present
NetSpend Corporation November 2006 - May 2009
Western Union Financial Services May 1991 - May 2006
Western Union 1991 - 2006
Skills
Board Member-Fox Valley..., Event Manager - Village..., Charity Work, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Financial Services, Customer Acquisition, Cross-functional Team..., Executive Management, Management, Business Development, Marketing, Team Building, Training, Sales Operations, Account Management, Program Management, CRM, Strategy, Product Management, P&L Management, Sales Management, Pricing, Selling, Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Salesforce.com, Start-ups, Direct Sales, Product Marketing, B2B, Business Planning, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Market Research, Sales Presentations, Business Strategy, Segmentation, Market Analysis, Lead Generation, Contract Negotiation, Brand Management, International Business
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
BA, Education
National-Louis University
MA, Generalist
Nestle Purina PetCare Company November 2009 - Present
Nestle Purina April 2006 - October 2009
Nestle Purina - International Business Group November 2004 - March 2006
Nestle Purina PetCare July 2002 - October 2004
Nestle October 2000 - July 2002
The Walt Disney Company January 1994 - January 2000
The Walt Disney Company 1994 - 2000
Schmid 1986 - 1996
Skills
SAP APO, Demand Planning, MRP, SAP, Supply Chain, SAP R/3, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Management, Business Process, Pricing, Project Planning, Leadership, Team Leadership, Outsourcing, Forecasting, Strategy, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
Adams State College 1980 — 1984
B.S, Finance/Economics
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 1980 — 1984
B.S., Finance/Economics
Mars Petcare March 2013 - Present
Nestlé Purina Petcare Company September 2008 - March 2013
Offirmo January 2005 - December 2010
Nestlé Purina Petcare Company August 2005 - August 2008
Nestlé Purina Petcare Company January 2005 - August 2005
Nestlé Purina Petcare Company June 2003 - January 2005
Nestle Purina PetCare 2003 - 2005
MBNA Corporation June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Operations Management, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Training, Leadership, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Management, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Auditing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing
Education
Penn State University 2009 — 2011
MBA, Masters in Business Administration
Ohio Northern University 1999 — 2003
BS
Nestlé Purina North America June 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare June 2011 - June 2013
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2009 — 2012
Associates in Applied Science, Computer Information Systems, 3.4/4.0
Gallagher & Associates Law Firm June 2007 - 2012
Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Nestle Purina PetCare 2001 - 2005
Skills
Litigation Support, Westlaw, Legal Research
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 1980 — 1983
Visual Communication
Georgia State University
Silversmithing, Jewelry, Fine Arts
Nestle Purina PetCare Transportation ManagerNestlé Purina North AmericaDecember 2004 - September 2015
Nestlé Purina North America July 1998 - December 2004
Ocean Spray Cranberries February 1985 - July 1998
Education
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Nestle Purina Petcare August 2006 - Present
The Animal Medical Center September 2002 - July 2006
Colorado State University April 1990 - July 2002
Skills
Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Animal Nutrition, R&D, Science, Lifesciences, Product Development, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Pets, Animal Welfare, Research, Animal Husbandry, Animal Work, Animal Behavior, Dogs
Education
Texas A&M University 1984 — 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), MS, Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, Texas A&M University 1984 — 1986
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Veterinary Internal Medicine, Diplomate
University of California, Davis 1978 — 1982
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, 45th/128 students, 3.5 ave
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1975 — 1978
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Sciences, Graduated magna cum laude
Nestle Purina April 2000 - Present
IFPUG November 2005 - October 2011
Nestle Purina PetCare June 2006 - June 2010
IFPUG November 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Software Quality..., Function Point Analysis
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 1998 — 2000
Master, Project Management
University of Missouri-Rolla 1995 — 1998
BS, Computer Science
Revlon April 2014 - Present
Revlon May 2012 - April 2014
Impact Confections 2010 - May 2012
Nestle Purina PetCare 2006 - 2010
Kimberly-Clark 2004 - 2006
Kraft Foods 2003 - 2003
Frito Lay 1999 - 2002
Skills
Brand Management, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Loyalty Programs, Social Media, Marketing Research, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, People Development, AC Nielsen, IRI, Multi-channel Marketing, Team Leadership, FMCG, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Trade Marketing, Packaging, Consumer Products, Customer Insight
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2002 — 2004
MBA, Marketing & Strategy
Bucknell University 1995 — 1999
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Hampton Farms August 2014 - Present
Dean Foods May 2013 - July 2014
Dean Foods July 2011 - April 2013
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. May 2007 - July 2011
Nestle Purina PetCare April 2003 - April 2007
B&G Foods April 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sponsorship, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Promotions, Shopper Marketing, Organizational..., Change Leadership, Brand Management, Change Management, Marketing Management, Management, Customer Insight, Forecasting, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Brand Development, Nielsen, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Consumer Products, Sales, Market Planning, Marketing Research, FMCG, Leadership, Product Marketing, Grocery, Product Launch, Pricing, Key Account Development, IRI, AC Nielsen, Brand Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Research, Segmentation, Product Innovation, Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Entrepreneurship, Brand Equity, Categorization, Consumer Insight, National Accounts, Customer Marketing
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2011 — 2012
M.A. Organizational Psychology, Executive Master's in Change Leadership
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1994 — 1996
MBA, Marketing
University of Virginia 1990 — 1994
BA, Psychology
Nestle Purina PetCare Research MicrobiologistAnheuser-Busch1986 - 1988
Skills
Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food, Product Development, HACCP, R&D, Food Science, Microbiology, Food Technology, GMP, Dairy, Quality System, Ingredients, Food Microbiology, Food Quality, Food Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1989 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.), Management of Technology
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology
Nestle Purina PetCare July 2010 - Present
Nestle Purina March 2004 - June 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare February 2003 - February 2004
Hormel Foods July 2001 - December 2003
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
BS, Animal Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1997 — 2001
BS, Animal Science
Co-Sales Northwest July 2014 - Present
Co-Sales Northwest August 2007 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare July 2005 - August 2007
DPI Specialty Foods April 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Merchandising, Grocery, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Specialty/Natural Foods, Customer Relations, Key Account Development, Forecasting, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Sales, Market Planning, New Business Development, Food, Shopper Marketing, Brand Development, Pricing, P, Key Account Management, Profit, Nielsen, Brand Management, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, FMCG, IRI, Inventory Management, Product Development, Trade Marketing
Education
Portland State University - School of Business 2001 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Food Industry Management
Nestle Purina February 2014 - Present
Nestle Purina November 2011 - February 2014
Nestle Purina April 2011 - November 2011
Wrigley May 2010 - March 2011
Wrigley October 2009 - May 2010
Wrigley October 2008 - October 2009
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company January 2007 - October 2008
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company January 2005 - January 2007
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2004 - January 2005
Nestle Purina PetCare October 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Category Insights, Shopper Insights, Strategic Planning, Strategic Selling, Sales Management, Business Analysis, People Development, Team Building, Retail, Shopper Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Business Development, Market Research, Brand Management, Strategy, Categorization, Consumer Insight, Nielsen, Customer Insight, Grocery, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Demand Planning, IRI
Education
Saint Louis University 2000 — 2002
MBA, Marketing
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 2000
BSBA, Marketing and Management
Parkway Central
Nestle Purina PetCare March 1999 - Present
Bates Advertising 1993 - 1999
Skills
Consumer Products, Advertising, Brand Architecture, Product Development, Nielsen
Education
New York University 1995 — 1996
Certificate in Spanish Translation
Marist College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish and Public Relations
Kimberly-Clark November 2012 - Present
Nestle Purina October 2007 - November 2012
Nestle Purina PetCare 2007 - September 2007
Nestle Purina PetCare 2006 - 2007
Tyson 2005 - 2006
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. 2002 - 2005
Skills
Analytics, Business Strategy, Categorization, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Inventory Control, Management, Pricing, Budgets, ProSpace, Shopper Marketing, Strategy, Wal-Mart, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Retail
Education
University of Arkansas 2005 — 2006
MBA
University of Arkansas 1998 — 2002
BSBA, Marketing Management
Retired and enjoying time to pursue personal interests and family December 2014 - Present
Nestle 2012 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare 2008 - 2009
Nestle Purina 2005 - 2009
Skills
ERP, Cross-functional Team..., SAP ERP, IT Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, ITIL, Leadership, SAP, Customer Satisfaction, SAP BW, SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, Supply Chain Management, Management, Business Analysis, Security, IT Service Management, Business Process, Time Management, SD, Vendor Management, Business Process...
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1983 — 1986
Nestle' Purina PetCare February 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods April 2012 - June 2014
EdgeTech Consulting December 2011 - April 2012
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. June 1998 - August 2011
Anheuser-Busch 2000 - 2004
Anheuser-Busch 1999 - 2000
Anheuser-Busch 1998 - 1999
MCI Telecommunications August 1991 - January 1997
Skills
Information Based..., Category Management, Research and Analysis, Building Relationships, Competitive Analysis, Selling, Analysis, Customer Insight, Management, IRI, FMCG, Strategic Planning, Retail, Product Development, Account Management, Marketing Research, Forecasting, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Business Planning, Market Analysis, CRM, Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Sales Operations, Shopper Marketing, Nielsen, Spectra, Categorization, Business Development, Consumer Products, National Accounts, Pricing, Grocery, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Market Planning, Trade Marketing, Direct Store Delivery, AC Nielsen, Key Account Management, Pricing Strategy, Category Insights, Retail Category..., Beverage Industry, Segmentation, P&L, JDA
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1990 — 1991
MBA, Finance
Saint Louis University 1987 — 1990
BS, Business Administration
Nestlé Purina North America May 2014 - Present
Nestle Purina June 2011 - May 2014
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company July 2009 - June 2011
Nestle PURINA Petcare April 2007 - July 2009
Nestle Purina October 2005 - April 2007
ConAgra Foods December 2004 - October 2005
ConAgra Foods April 2004 - December 2004
Nestle Purina August 2002 - April 2004
Nestle Purina December 2000 - August 2002
Nestle May 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Green Belt, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Manufacturing..., 5S, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, TPM, DMAIC, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Management
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 2003 — 2005
Masters, Business Adminstration
Michigan State University 1994 — 1999
B.S., Packaging
Nestle Purina PetCare July 1999 - Present
Grist Mill Company 1985 - 1999
Skills
Food Processing, Food Safety, Quality Management, GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, Project Planning, Integrated Pest..., Food Plant Sanitation, Food Plant..., Quality Auditing, Management Trainee..., Continuous Improvement, SQF, Quality System, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1969 — 1974
Centene Corporation July 2008 - Present
Centene Corporation August 2007 - July 2008
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage August 2005 - August 2007
Nestle Purina Petcare 1999 - 2005
Mastercard March 1998 - December 1998
bioMerieux Vitek May 1986 - March 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Visio, Program Management, SDLC, Disaster Recovery, Project Management, Software Development, SharePoint, PMP, IT Strategy
Education
Rockhurst University 1982 — 1986
B.S. Chemistry, Pre-Med
Nestlé Purina North America December 2011 - Present
Nestle Purina February 2010 - December 2011
Nestle Purina March 2009 - February 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Finance
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2000 — 2004
Nestle Canada March 2013 - Present
Nestle Infant Nutrition April 2012 - March 2013
Nestle Infant Nutrition January 2010 - April 2012
Nestle Infant Nutrition, Gerber Products January 2008 - January 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare August 1996 - January 2008
Nestle Purina PetCare, Zone AOA 2003 - 2005
Nestle Purina PetCare Japan February 2002 - August 2003
Nestle Purina PetCare Japan February 2002 - August 2003
Reader's Digest Association 1991 - 1994
American Management Association October 1989 - June 1991
Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business 1994 — 1996
MBA, General Management / Marketing
Duke University
BA, Economics and History
Hannover Consulting, Inc. February 2001 - Present
3M July 2014 - Present
Nestlé Waters North America June 2012 - June 2014
Unilever April 2010 - May 2012
Nestle Waters North America October 2009 - March 2010
Nestle Purina Petcare February 2009 - September 2009
Nestle Waters North America October 1997 - January 2009
Deloitte Consulting August 1995 - October 1997
Accenture August 1987 - July 1994
Skills
Warehouse Management, SAP, Purchasing, Inventory Management, SAP ERP, SD, SAP R/3, Business Integration, SAP MM, Materials Management, SAP Implementation, Master Data Management, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain, Business Process..., Change Management, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Supply Chain Management, Business Process, SAP APO, Demand Planning, Data Migration, Integration, ABAP, Business Transformation, Supply Chain...
Education
Copenhagen Business School 1986 — 1987
HD 1. Part
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet 1982 — 1987
Nestlé Purina North America April 2014 - Present
Nestle Purina May 2009 - April 2014
Brigham Young University September 2007 - April 2009
Nestle Purina PetCare May 2008 - August 2008
Black & Decker June 2005 - March 2007
Black & Decker March 2004 - May 2005
Black & Decker June 2002 - February 2004
Enrich International October 1997 - April 2002
Skills
Consumer Products, B2B Marketing, Segmentation, Sales, Marketing Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Sales Process, Analytics, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Market Analysis, Market Planning, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Media Planning, Product Development, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Strategy
Education
Brigham Young University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business, Marketing
Brigham Young University 1995 — 2001
BS, Finance
Nestle Purina 2012 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America 2010 - 2012
Nestle Purina Petcare 2006 - 2009
Nestle Purina 2005 - 2006
NuParadigm January 2005 - August 2005
Dean Health System June 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2000
MBA
Illinois College 1994 — 1998
BA, English
Nestle Purina 2008 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare 2007 - 2008
Target 2005 - 2007
Target 2001 - 2003
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Marketing
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1997 — 2001
BS, Marketing, Management and Organizational Behavior
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2012 - Present
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Operations Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Operations, Inventory Management, Transportation..., Warehousing, 3PL, Demand Planning, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Negotiation, Purchasing, Forecasting, Warehouse Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Penn State University 1980 — 1984
blog, logistics
Nestlé Purina North America July 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare June 2006 - July 2013
Nestle Purina March 2004 - July 2013
Nestle Purina March 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Categorization, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Nielsen, Forecasting, IRI, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Shopper Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Segmentation, Brand Management, P&L Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1968 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing and Sales Mgmt
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2012 - Present
Nestle, USA January 2004 - January 2012
ACNielsen February 1998 - January 2004
borden 1994 - 1998
Skills
Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Nielsen, Marketing Research, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Innovation, Market Planning
Education
John Carroll University 1999 — 2001
MBA
The University of Akron 1987 — 1991
Business Administration - Marketing
Nestle Purina Pet Care September 2009 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare July 2003 - September 2009
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company January 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Consumer Products, Customer Service, Customer Insight, Management, FMCG, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Education
Cornell University
Webster University
USANA Health Sciences May 2009 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare April 2008 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare March 2005 - April 2008
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company January 1997 - March 2005
United States Air Force November 1984 - November 1994
Skills
Team Building, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Training, Coaching, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Management, Team Leadership, Operations Management
Education
Peru State College 1996 — 1998
Technology Management
Northeast Community College 1994 — 1996
AAS, Residential / Commercial Electrician
Nestle Purina May 2014 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2010 - May 2014
Skills
Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Grocery, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Logistics, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, Time Management, Developer of People, Sales, Budgets, Business Efficiency, Mentoring, Personal Development, Customer Service, Customer Engagement, Profitable Growth, Market Share Analysis, Organization &..., Email Strategy, Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Communication Skills, CRM, Driving Efficiency, Risk Analysis, Creative Strategy, Delivering Results, Forecasting, Management, Leadership, Shopper Marketing
Education
Arizona State University 1997 — 1999
MBA, Entrepreneurship
University of Arizona 1989 — 1993
BSBA, Marketing & Political Science
Zoetis February 2013 - Present
Pfizer Animal Health November 2012 - February 2013
Pfizer July 2011 - November 2012
Pfizer July 2010 - 2011
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth January 2008 - July 2010
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Division of Wyeth July 2006 - January 2008
Nestle Purina Petcare March 2004 - March 2006
Honeywell FM&T January 2003 - March 2004
Education
North Carolina State University - College of Management 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
Nestle Purina February 2003 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare 2003 - Present
Washington University August 2001 - February 2003
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1998 — 2000
MBA, Marketing & Strategy
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 1998 — 2000
MBA, Marketing & Strategy
Lehigh University 1991 — 1995
BS, Industrial Engineering
Nestlé Purina North America May 2015 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America September 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina November 2011 - September 2013
Nestle Purina PetCare November 2010 - November 2011
Nestle Purina PetCare November 2009 - November 2010
Nestle Purina June 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Management, Facilities Management, Demand Planning, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Distributed Team..., Production Planning, Warehousing, Logistics Management, MRP, Demand Forecasting, 3PL, Materials Management, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Lightly Toasted Theatre Company February 2011 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare March 1984 - March 2011
St Louis Mystery Company January 1991 - December 2002
Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Management, Social Networking, Television, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Acting, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Customer Service
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1978 — 1980
Fine Arts
Nestle Purina Petcare February 2003 - Present
Hyatt Regency St. Louis January 1994 - February 2002
Skills
Excel, MW, Powerpoint, Event Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Employee Relations, Customer Service
Education
Lindenwood University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors, Business Administration
Nestle Purina May 2009 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare July 2007 - May 2009
Education
Saint Louis University 2003 — 2009
Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Colorado State University 2001 — 2003
BA, Liberal Arts - Social Sciences
Nestle Purina PetCare January 1986 - May 2011
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Business Planning, Team Building, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Consultative Selling, Coaching, Budgeting, Competitive Analysis, Selling, Direct Sales, Management, Market Planning, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Customer Service, Budgets, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Sales, Inventory Management, Product Development, Product Launch, Marketing Management, Sales Process, B2B, Product Marketing, Marketing, Market Research, Consumer Products, Training, Pricing, Business Strategy, Sales Presentations, Business Development, Product Management, Strategy, Market Analysis, Account Management, Shopper Marketing, CRM
Education
Colorado State University 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
Nestlé Purina North America May 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare June 2010 - May 2013
Nestle Purina July 2007 - June 2010
Nestle Purina February 2007 - August 2007
Pathmark Stores, Inc. 2001 - 2004
Pathmark Stores, Inc. 2000 - 2001
Pathmark Stores, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Pathmark Stores, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Pathmark Stores, Inc. 1995 - 1998
Skills
AC Nielsen, Advertising
Education
LaSalle Universtiy 1990 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Cabrini College 1988 — 1990
B.S., Business
Community College of Philadelphia 1986 — 1988
Associate's degree, General Studies
Nestle Purina PetCare June 1998 - Present
Anheuser-Busch, Inc April 1981 - June 1998
Skills
Talent Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Labor Relations, New Hire Orientations, College Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Human Resources
Education
Central Missouri State University 1978 — 1980
Master's Degree, Safety Management
Central Missouri State University 1975 — 1978
Bachelor's Degree, Fire Science and Criminal Justice Administration
Missouri State University
Certificate, Human Resources
Nestle Purina PetCare May 2015 - Present
Anheuser-Busch InBev January 2009 - September 2014
Anheuser-Busch January 2008 - December 2008
Anheuser-Busch September 1999 - December 2007
Anheuser-Busch August 1997 - August 1999
Pick Professionals, Inc. December 1989 - August 1997
Skills
SAP, Business Analysis, Business Process, ERP, SAP ERP, SAP R/3, Process Improvement, Change Management, Project Management, SharePoint, Documentation, SAP Security..., SAP PM Module, SAP Procurement, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, System Integration..., Leadership, Customer Support, Master Data, Business Objects, SAP BW, SAP BI, Visio, Lean Six Sigma, Analysis, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, ABAP
Education
Saint Louis Community College-Florissant Valley
Data Processing
F+W Media 2008 - Present
AM General September 2003 - December 2005
School Specialty July 2001 - April 2003
Ralston Purina 1997 - 2001
Nestle Purina PetCare 1997 - 2001
Curry Lenhardt & Company, CPAs December 1985 - September 1988
Education
Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business 1981 — 1985
B.S.B.A., Accounting and Management
CheckMark Communications -- Nestle Purina May 2000 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare 2000 - Present
Nestle USA 2000 - Present
Fleishman-Hillard 1984 - 2000
Koplar Communications 1983 - 1984
Skills
Creative Direction, Concept Development, Brand Development, Creative Development, Ideation, Creative Strategy, Graphic Design
Education
University of Kansas 1978 — 1983
BFA, Design
Nestlé Purina North America February 2014 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America May 2013 - February 2014
Nestle Purina PetCare August 2010 - April 2013
Nestlé Purina North America January 2009 - July 2010
Anheuser-Busch, Inc. February 2007 - January 2009
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. March 2006 - February 2007
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. October 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight, IRI, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Nielsen, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Pricing, Shopper Marketing, Segmentation
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing
Central Methodist College 1999 — 2003
BA, Accounting
brand creative August 2008 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare 1997 - 2008
Helene Curtis 1994 - 1995
Price Waterhouse 1992 - 1995
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1995 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
BS, Accounting
Nestle Purina May 2011 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare May 2005 - May 2011
Skills
Consumer Products, Wal-Mart, Customer Insight, Management, Leadership, Sales, Category Insights, Supply Chain, IRI, Nielsen, AC Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Spectra, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of Arkansas
Bachelor's Degree
University of Miami - School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Nestlé Purina North America June 2014 - Present
Nestle Purina July 2011 - June 2014
Nestle Purina March 2009 - July 2011
Cornell University - Food Industry Management 2010 - 2010
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2005 - March 2009
Skills
Category Management, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Products, Grocery, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Business Planning, Categorization, Forecasting, Customer Insight, Management
Education
Boston College 1989 — 1993
BS, Finance
University of Rochester - Simon Business School 2001 — 2005
MBA, Marketing & Finance
Cornell University 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Food Executive Program
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company March 2011 - Present
Nestle Purina May 2006 - February 2011
Nestle Purina May 2006 - February 2011
Nestle Purina May 2006 - February 2011
Nestle Purina PetCare 2005 - February 2011
Skills
Category Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Logistics, SAP, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Excel, Planning, Team Management, Microsoft Office, Replenishment, Problem Solving, Management, Consumer Products, Pricing, Sales Operations, Supply Chain..., Trade Marketing
Education
Truman State University 1996 — 1999
Patterson Veterinary 2011 - Present
VetSource January 2010 - September 2010
Nestle Purina Petcare May 2001 - December 2009
Skills
Sales Operations
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1986 — 1990
BA, psychology, biology
Patterson University
Practice Management
Nestle PURINA PetCare 2001 - Present
Quaker Oats 1994 - 2001
Skills
Demand Planning, Supply Chain, MRP, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Production Planning, Supply Chain..., Lean Manufacturing, Master Scheduling
Education
Penn State Harrisburg 1996 — 1997
Purchasing Courses
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1990 — 1994
Bachelor, Education
Nestle-Purina PetCare 1998 - Present
Magna Bank August 1993 - April 1998
Suburban Bank August 1990 - July 1993
Suburban Bank 1992 - 1993
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1995 — 1997
MBA, Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1991 — 1993
BA, Finance
Nestle Purina PetCare September 1998 - Present
Anheuser-Busch September 1993 - September 1998
James River Paper Corporation September 1992 - September 1994
Ralston Purina June 1987 - June 1993
Education
University of Central Missouri 1990 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
University of Central Missouri 1983 — 1987
BSBA, Marketing and Management
Nestle Purina PetCare 2002 - Present
Hill's Pet Nutrition 1990 - 2002
Ralston Purina 1986 - 1990
Skills
Ingredients, Food, Food Science, Nutrition, Food Safety, HACCP, Product Development, Pet Food, Management, Food Industry, Regulatory Affairs, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Food Technology, Food Processing, ISO 22000, R&D, Quality Management, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Consumer Products, Food Microbiology, Quality System, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Cross-functional Team..., Animal Nutrition, Poultry, Formulation, Food Chemistry, Meat, Clinical Nutrition, Microbiology
Education
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1984
BS, MS, Nutrition
Nestle Purina Sr. Organization Development SpecialistNestlé Purina North America2010 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare 1977 - Present
Skills
Organizational Learning, Organizational..., Talent Management, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Management, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Team Building
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
A.I. Foods Corporation January 2014 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation December 2013 - January 2014
Nestlé Purina PetCare May 2010 - June 2011
Nestle Purina PetCare May 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Food Technology, Food Safety, English, Highly Ambitious, Determination, Food Science, SQF, Teamwork, Pilot Plant, Trials, Extrusion, Extrusion Coating, Dryers, Food Packaging, R&D experience, Product Development, Product Design, Technical Application, Cost of Quality, Reducing Operating Costs, Quality Auditing, Quality Control, Raw Materials, Formulation, Employee Training, Project Planning, Laboratory Skills, Safety, Cross-cultural Teams, Work Ethic, Nutrition, Sensory Evaluation, Clinical Nutrition, Beverage, Dairy, Pet Food, Adaptability, Learning Quickly, Enthusiasm to learn, Communication Skills, Written & Oral..., Management, HACCP, GMP, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Processing, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, R&D
Education
Wageningen University 2006 — 2008
MSc Food Technology, Food Science and Technology
Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din Galați 2001 — 2006
BSc Food Technology and Quality Assurance, Food Technology and Processing
ATS Test, Inc. June 2014 - Present
John Billinger Consulting Services May 2012 - Present
D&V Electronics February 2011 - June 2014
Nestle Purina Petcare May 2010 - December 2010
Corma Inc. December 2009 - May 2010
DS Handling Systems Limited May 2009 - December 2009
Descon Conveyor Systems December 2005 - April 2008
ATS Test Systems August 1997 - December 2005
Celestica 1996 - 1997
Skills
PLC Programming, Testing, Commissioning, Electricians, PLC, Management, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Product Development, Automation, AutoCAD, Allen Bradley, Project Planning, Project Management, Electrical Controls, Engineering, Control Systems Design, Labview, Electronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2009 — 2012
Photovoltaic Technician Certificate Program, Solar Energy Technology/Technician, 3.9
Ryerson University 1992 — 1995
Electrical Engineering Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Ryerson University
Introduction to AutoCAD for Engineers
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2011 - Present
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company May 2000 - January 2011
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company 1998 - 2000
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company May 1996 - May 1998
Nestle Purina Pet Care Company April 1992 - May 1996
Sommer and Maca Industries, Inc. January 1991 - March 1992
Skills
Category Insights, IRI, Nielsen, Wal-Mart, Consumer Products, Sales, Marketing, Sales Management, Customer Insight, Key Account Development, National Accounts, Recruiting, FMCG, Categorization, AC Nielsen, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Management, New Business Development, Leadership, Retail, Sales Operations, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelors Business Administration, Marketing, Management
Westerville Design June 2009 - Present
Setlik Design LLC April 2003 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare October 2001 - March 2003
Ralston Purina October 1998 - September 2001
Ralston Purina October 1997 - September 1998
Ralston Purina March 1994 - September 1997
Ralston Purina October 1991 - February 1994
Ralston Purina December 1990 - October 1991
Ralston Purina August 1988 - December 1990
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing, Product Development, Consumer Products, Strategy, Customer Insight, Management, Retail, Leadership, Sales, Supply Chain, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Email Marketing, CRM, Account Management, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing, Business Planning, Food, Key Account Management, New Business Development, P&L Management, Market Analysis
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Nestle March 2006 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2004 - March 2006
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2003 - March 2004
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
Blue Diamond Growers October 2009 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2005 - October 2009
Nestle Waters North America 2003 - 2005
Nestle Purina PetCare 2002 - 2003
Nestle USA 1998 - 2002
Skills
Shopper Marketing, IRI, Nielsen, Customer Marketing, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Strategy, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Sales, Sales Operations, Categorization, Customer Insight, Category Insights, Retail Category..., Key Account Development
Education
Golden Gate University 1996 — 2000
MBA, Marketing
California State University-Chico 1982 — 1986
BA, Geography
unilever June 2010 - Present
spherion (unilever) December 2009 - June 2010
rich products June 2007 - April 2009
nestle purina petcare October 2005 - June 2007
Cott Beverages January 2002 - October 2005
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Food, Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, Leadership, Coaching, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, 5S, Kaizen, Software Documentation, Training, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, TPM, Team Leadership, Root Cause Analysis, GMP
Education
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Industrial Technology/Technician
new madrid county central
Nestlé Purina North America October 2012 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare December 2008 - October 2012
Southern Freight Inc May 2000 - February 2008
Skills
Transportation..., Transportation, 3PL, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Pricing, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Procurement, Truckload, Negotiation, Supply Chain Operations, Purchasing, P&L Management, Budgets, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Georgia Southern University - College of Business Administration 1994 — 1998
BBA Business Administration, Logistics and Intermodal Transportation
Voltaix January 2013 - Present
ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS BRANCHBURG NJ June 2008 - January 2013
SUNOCO INC October 2006 - May 2008
NESTLE-PURINA PETCARE December 2004 - September 2006
Infineum July 1999 - November 2004
The Camelot Group January 1999 - June 1999
OXFORD ELECTRONICS J.F.K. AIRPORT September 1997 - March 1999
BELL ATLANTIC COMMUNICATION & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES July 1996 - March 1997
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION April 1992 - June 1996
Skills
Process Control, Instrumentation, Calibration, Engineering, Distillation, Automation, Troubleshooting, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, DCS, Testing
Education
City University of New York 1986 — 1995
AAS, Electrical & Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
City University of New York The College of Staten Island 1986 — 1995
A.A.S, Electrical Engineering Technology - Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Nestle Purina PetCare Principal ConsultantNestle Purina PetCareJuly 1991 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare July 1991 - Present
Education
Lindenwood University 1986 — 1991
MBA, Management Information Systems and Business
St. John Ambulance, Toronto Branch May 2010 - Present
St. John Ambulance May 2010 - January 2012
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Fundraising, Editing, Public Speaking, Research, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Project Management
Education
Canadian Profesional Sales Association 2003 — 2005
Certified Sales Professional (CSP)
Sheridan College 1997 — 2001
Marketing Diploma
Nestle purina petcare February 2014 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America February 2012 - February 2014
Nestle Purina December 2010 - February 2012
Nestle Purina August 2008 - February 2011
Anheuser-Busch July 2007 - August 2008
Anheuser-Busch December 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Education
Benedictine College 2009 — 2010
Masters, Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2001 — 2005
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Nestle purina petcare May 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare May 2011 - May 2013
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2005 - October 2012
Frisco Bay Industries June 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Process Improvement, IT Management, Operating Systems, SQL, Integration, Systems Analysis, Active Directory, Windows Server, System Administration, Servers, Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Disaster Recovery, SharePoint, Server Administration, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, Cisco Technologies, XP, Project Management, Networking, Business Analysis, IT Operations, Technical Support, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
DeVry School of Technology 2002 — 2003
Network Specialty
Niagara College 1997 — 2000
Computer Engineering Technology
Kearny Mesa Veterinary Center June 2007 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare August 2005 - Present
Stack Veterinary Hospital August 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Pets, Animal Nutrition, Dogs, Animal Welfare, Animal Behavior, Surgery, Anesthesia, Nutrition, Medicine, Dog Training, Emergency Medicine, Client Education, Internal Medicine, Animal Husbandry
Education
Cornell University 1999 — 2003
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medicine
Haverford College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Nestle Purina PetCare July 2011 - Present
Daybreak Foods, Inc January 2008 - July 2011
Saunders Graphics January 2000 - January 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, HRIS
Education
Madison Area Technical College
Associate's Degree, Supervisory Management
Nestle Purina Petcare June 2009 - Present
Education
Kansas State University 2005 — 2009
BS, Chemical Engineering
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2005 - Present
Frisco Bay Industries April 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, English, Outlook, Windows, Teaching, HTML
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology 2002 — 2003
Network Systems Specialty
Niagara College 1997 — 2000
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Nestle Purina PetCare April 2014 - Present
Nestlé Purina Pet Care April 2014 - Present
Skills
FMCG, Consumer Products, Key Account Management, Trade Marketing, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Customer Insight, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Business Planning, Strategy, Categorization
Education
Ivey Business School at Western University 1989 — 1991
MBA, Business
Queen's University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor Science - Honours
Nestle Purina PetCare April 2011 - Present
Independent Distillers January 2010 - April 2011
Saputo January 2009 - December 2009
Teldon Marketing August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Trade Marketing, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Direct Sales, Food, Brand Management
Education
Mohawk College 2007 — 2009
Business, Marketing
Georgian College 2006 — 2007
Health Science, Business Marketing
Edward Jones July 2014 - Present
Marquette Rail December 2008 - December 2014
Nestle Purina Pet Care October 2013 - March 2014
Nestle Purina PetCare October 2013 - March 2014
The Macon Telegraph April 2002 - May 2006
Oxford Industries, Inc February 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Managerial Finance, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Railroad Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Accruals, Operating Budgets, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Project Management, Organizational..., Communication Skills, Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Training, Employee Benefits, Circulation, Auditing, Management, Variance Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Finance, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Financial Audits
Education
Georgia College and State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Business/Management
Gordon College (GA)
Associate's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Nestle Purina Petcare April 2012 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2001 - March 2012
Georgia Army National Guard May 2005 - June 2011
Georgia Army National Guard August 1999 - January 2006
Ralston Purina Petcare August 1999 - January 2001
Ralston Purina Petcare June 1996 - August 1999
New York Army National Guard December 1984 - August 1999
Skills
Engineering, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Security Clearance, Military, MS Project, Leadership, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, 5S, Troubleshooting, PLC, SAP, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Quality System, Management, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management 1994 — 1996
Master's of Business Administration, Operations Management
Clarkson University 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Nestlé Purina North America September 2014 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare September 2013 - September 2014
Nestle Purina PetCare July 2012 - August 2013
Nestle Purina September 2011 - August 2012
Nestle Purina May 2010 - September 2011
Nestle Purina January 2008 - May 2010
Nestle Purina June 2006 - December 2007
Nestle Purina January 2006 - June 2006
Nestlé Purina North America February 2005 - January 2006
Nestlé Purina North America June 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Demand Planning, Warehousing, Production Planning, SAP, Operations Management, 3PL, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Forecasting, Supply Chain Operations, MRP, Transportation, Warehouse Management
Education
Niagara University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Logistics
ATCO Structures & Logistics November 2012 - Present
Evolution Presentation Technologies February 2010 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare April 2009 - August 2009
Alberta Motor Transport Association August 2002 - March 2008
Skills
Budgets, Corporate Events, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Account Management, Windows, Alberta Construction...
Education
University of Alberta 2006 — 2010
Certified Safety Professional, Occupational Health and Safety
Vernon Senior Secondary
Wisconsin Department of Corrections January 2007 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare 2004 - 2006
Textron Fastener Systems 2003 - 2004
Hamilton Sundstrand December 1979 - April 2003
Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Master’s Degree, Management
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor’s Degree, Industry and Technology - Safety
Rock Valley College
Associate’s Degree, Occupational Safety and Health
Nestle Purina PetCare October 1992 - Present
Campbell Soup Company 1986 - 1992
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
University of Virginia 1974 — 1977
Self Employed April 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare March 2013 - March 2013
Nestlé Purina North America January 2006 - March 2013
Nestlé Purina North America February 2004 - January 2006
Nestlé Purina North America June 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Business Process, SAP R/3, SAP Portal, System Integration..., Business Analysis, Training Delivery, Functional..., Configurations, Multi Tasking, Organization, Management, ISO 22000, Quality Control
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science and Technology
Osu Physicians January 2015 - Present
Buckeye Winery April 2013 - Present
Nestle Purina Petcare November 2010 - January 2015
Coughlin Automotive November 2007 - November 2010
Casino Queen Inc. May 1993 - June 2007
Skills
Budgets, SAP, Inventory Management, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, QuickBooks, GAAP, Cash Flow, Fixed Assets
Education
McKendree College 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Nestle Purina PetCare January 2000 - Present
Nestle Purina PetCare April 2015 - April 2015
Ralston Purina January 1998 - January 2000
Ralston Purina January 1996 - January 1998
Ralston Purina January 1993 - January 1996
Ralston Purina January 1990 - January 1993
Ralston Purina January 1985 - January 1990
Ralston Purina October 1980 - December 1984
Ralston Purina September 1977 - October 1980
Ralston Purina March 1976 - September 1977
Education
St. Ambrose University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting