NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.)
Industry: Company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Wixom, MI Founded: 1966 Parent organization: NGK
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NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) September 2008 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 2003 - January 2006
Beck Arnley / Worldparts April 1986 - April 1989
Skills
Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive, Motorcycle, Forecasting, Vehicles, Profit, Sales, Parts, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Plan, Trade Promotion..., Employee Training, Leading Development..., Leadership, Department Budget..., Succession Planning, Operating Budgets, Target Marketing, Distribution Strategies, Automotive Repair, Pricing, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Automotive Engineering, Automobile
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1987
Computer Science
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. January 2013 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) February 2011 - January 2013
Genuine Parts Company September 2005 - February 2011
Skills
Automotive, Automotive Aftermarket, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Customer Relations, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Social Media, Business Strategy, Coaching, Product Knowledge, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Management
Education
Ferris State University 2007 — 2010
B.S. in Marketing with a Finance Minor, Marketing/Finance
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2005
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. April 2015 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. July 2013 - April 2015
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) December 2005 - July 2013
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) December 2005 - November 2006
Taylor Door Building Products May 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Automotive Aftermarket, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, SAP, Promotions, Competitive Analysis, Organizational..., Customer Relations, Parts, Budgets, Customer Service, Profit, Automotive, Purchasing, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing, Sales Management, Management, Forecasting, Team Building
Education
Northwood University of Aftermarket
AAP
Northwood University 2000 — 2004
BBA, Banking & Finance and Business Management
TerraQuip Construction Products September 2013 - Present
Bridgemont Community and Technical College August 2012 - December 2014
Providence Business Consultants January 2011 - December 2013
Service Wire Company January 2012 - September 2013
beBetter Health March 2009 - December 2010
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) March 1997 - March 2009
US Army July 1987 - October 2008
GEF Incorporated November 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Operations Management, 5S, Project Management, Team Leadership, Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Kanban, Organizational..., Team Building, Training, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, ISO, Budgets, Coaching, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Security Clearance, Contract Negotiation, Software Documentation, Management, Purchasing, Policy, Human Resources, Business Process..., Leadership Development, Change Management, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Public Speaking
Education
University of Charleston 1996 — 2003
MS, Human Resources Management
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 1989 — 1993
BS, Industrial Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 1989 — 1991
AS, Drafting and Design Engineering Technology
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) May 2003 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc July 1997 - April 2001
Skills
Automotive, Automotive Aftermarket, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Event Planning
Education
Central Michigan University 1990 — 1994
BS, Elementary Education, Psychology
Milton Industries, Inc. February 2015 - Present
ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft November 2012 - February 2015
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 2011 - December 2012
NGK Spark Plugs USA May 2007 - December 2010
Delphi April 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive, Sales, Sales Management, Profit, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Vehicles, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Retention, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Management, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Operations Management, P, Parts, Pricing, Product Development, Purchasing, Retail, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Team Building
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2007 — 2010
MBA
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. July 2015 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) October 2011 - July 2015
Common Ground August 2008 - October 2011
Greater Chicago Food Depository February 2003 - August 2008
Smith Hanley Associates 2002 - 2002
Skills
Employee Relations, Budgeting, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Policy, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Management, Non-profits, Recruitment/Retention, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Budgets, Leadership, Management, Human Resources, Strategy, Team Building
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA
Michigan State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences - Human Resources and Society
Leviton Manufacturing April 2014 - Present
Blue Ridge Metals Corp July 2012 - March 2014
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) May 2011 - July 2012
Hungate Engineering, P.C. August 2010 - May 2011
Sears Home Electronics June 2006 - September 2010
Mine Safety Technology Consortium 2009 - 2010
West Virginia Manufacturing November 2008 - February 2009
West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) March 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Leadership, Collaborative Problem..., Team Building, Relationship Development, Decision Making, Communication, Organizing, Self-management, Value Stream Mapping, Gage R&R, TQM, 5S, Process Improvement, Project Management, Quality Management, Six Sigma, AutoCAD, Marketing, APQP, Cross-functional Team..., Automotive, Solidworks, Continuous Improvement, GD&T, FMEA, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Supply Chain, Kanban, Root Cause Analysis, Pro Engineer, QS9000, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Poka Yoke, Process Capability, DMAIC, TS16949, Manufacturing..., Materials Management, PPAP, Black Belt, Iso 9000, ISO, Engineering, Kaizen, DFMEA, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing
Education
East Tennessee State University 2010 — 2014
Master of Science, Engineering Technology
West Virginia University Institute of Technology 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Akebono Brake Corporation August 2013 - Present
TRW March 2012 - August 2013
Federal-Mogul April 2006 - March 2012
Akebono Corporation February 2003 - April 2006
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) February 2001 - February 2003
General Motors January 1997 - February 2001
Alan Ford May 1988 - January 1991
Skills
Automotive Aftermarket, Pricing, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Automotive, Vehicles, Parts, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Sales, New Business Development, Automobile, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Product Marketing, Marketing, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Data Accuracy, B2B, Sales Operations, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Profit, Business Planning, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Product Launch
Education
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Business and Administration, Finance
Oakland Community College 1990 — 1993
Associate in Business and Administration, General Business
Motech Education Center 1987 — 1988
Automotive Service and Repair
Waterford Kettering H.S.
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. July 2013 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) July 2011 - July 2013
Currently Unemployed July 2011 - August 2011
Adecco Technical April 2011 - July 2011
Adecco Technical September 2010 - April 2011
Currently looking for employment opportunities July 2010 - November 2010
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Services (formerly Electronic Data Systems) April 2006 - July 2010
Hewlett-Packard April 2005 - March 2006
Hewlett-Packard January 2000 - February 2005
PageNet of Michigan January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Windows, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Office, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Documentation, Desktop Support, Laptops, Technical Support, Network Administration, Software Documentation, Program Management, Security, Process Improvement, Help Desk Support, Disaster Recovery, Networking, Active Directory, Call Centers, Software Installation, Data Center, SharePoint, IT Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Infrastructure
Education
Walsh College 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Oakland Community College 1998 — 2001
Associates Degree, Business Administration
Euro-Pro (creator of the Shark and Ninja brands) July 2014 - Present
ITW Shakeproof Automotive July 2012 - July 2014
Euro-Pro September 2011 - July 2012
Euro-Pro December 2010 - September 2011
Euro-Pro June 2009 - December 2010
Euro-Pro September 2008 - June 2009
ITW Medalist August 2005 - September 2008
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) October 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Management, Internal Audit, Engineering, Process Improvement, Quality System, Automotive, Product Design, Program Management
Education
Purdue University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
DuPont January 2014 - Present
Dawn Food Products July 2011 - November 2013
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) December 2009 - July 2011
GLOBALFOUNDRIES July 2009 - September 2009
US Army Medical Materiel Command Europe November 2007 - October 2008
SAIC December 2006 - May 2007
Central Garden & Pet 2007 - 2007
Hewlett-Packard 2000 - 2006
Autodesk January 2000 - July 2000
Vitality Foodservice, Inc. 1999 - 2000
Skills
IDOC, ABAP, SAP R/3, Smartforms, SD, SAPScript, BAPI, SAP Implementation, ALV, EDI, SAP, SAP Netweaver, Business Process, Data Warehousing, SAP FI, User Exits, BADIs, RFCs, HTML, ALE, SAP MM, SAP Warehouse Management, SAP Workflow, ABAP-OO, SAP PP, SAP Logistics Execution, Certified SAP Consultant, SAP Supply Chain, SAP Configuration, SAP Procurement, SAP PM Module, SAP Transportation..., SAP Portal
Education
University of South Florida 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Natural Sciences, 3.5
NSK June 2015 - Present
NSK July 2014 - Present
NSK February 2013 - July 2014
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) June 2011 - February 2013
ProQuest May 2008 - June 2011
ProQuest (a Cabridge Information Company - "CIG") May 2008 - June 2011
Eberspaecher May 2004 - May 2008
Robert Bosch August 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Accounting, Forecasting, SAP, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Six Sigma, Pricing, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Leadership, General Ledger, Strategic Planning, Accounts Payable, Finance, Time Management, Account Reconciliation, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Internal Audit, Cost Accounting, PeopleSoft, Cash Management, US GAAP
Education
Coastal Carolina University 1992 — 1995
BS, Accounting
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1988 — 1991
Recreation
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 2007 - November 2010
Skills
SAP, JD Edwards, EDI, SharePoint, Solidworks, Toastmasters, Troubleshooting, Six Sigma, Software Documentation, Project Management, Seeburger, PRINCE2, Process Improvement, Integration, Management, Business Analysis, Business Process, Training, ERP, Visio, Testing, Continuous Improvement, Mentoring
Education
Schoolcraft College 2013 — 2013
Project Management Shift
Macomb Community College 2011 — 2011
Healthcare Information Technology Consortium
Schoolcraft College 2011 — 2011
Project Management Essentials
University of Phoenix 1997 — 1999
Master of Arts, Organizational Management
Michigan State University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts
Valmont Industries June 2014 - Present
Quallion May 2012 - August 2013
Alcoa Fastening Systems August 2011 - May 2012
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) October 2007 - July 2011
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 2004 - October 2007
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 1999 - January 2004
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 1998 - December 1998
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) July 1997 - December 1997
United States Navy 1990 - 1997
Akerlund & Rausing Packaging Corporation 1989 - 1990
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Project Planning, Strategy, 5S, Program Management, Quality System, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Materials Management, Kaizen, Training, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Business Planning, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Human Resources, Management, Purchasing, Analysis, Aerospace, Automotive, Kanban, ISO, Quality Management, Six Sigma, Auditing, FMEA, Production Planning, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Product Development, TQM, Process Engineering, Operational Excellence, Toyota Production System, JIT, MRP, TS16949, Quality Assurance
Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2013
Executive MBA, Drucker Fellow, Strategy
University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management 2008 — 2009
The Executive Program in Management
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2001 — 2001
Management Development Program
Mapua Institute of Technology 1983 — 1988
B.S. MIE, Management & Industrial Engineering
St. Andrew's High School 1979 — 1983
Renesas July 2012 - July 2014
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) February 2012 - July 2012
St. John Providence Health System February 2010 - February 2012
Frito Lay May 2007 - March 2010
Murata Electronics 2006 - 2007
NEC Electronics 2000 - 2004
Delphi Automotive Systems 1990 - 2000
Skills
Demand Forecasting, Inside Sales, Purchasing, Forecasting, Customer Service, SAP, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Sales Operations, Management
Education
Indiana University Kokomo 1982 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Purdue University 1981 — 1982
Elementary Education
TRAM, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Gates Corporation October 2011 - November 2014
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan August 2011 - October 2011
Systems Technology Group September 2010 - July 2011
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) April 2009 - September 2010
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants 2007 - 2008
Inergy Automotive Systems 2001 - 2006
Skills
Process Improvement, Program Management, Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Quality Reporting, Business Process, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Cognos, SAP, HTML, Ad Hoc Reporting, Portals, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Shakespeare, Team Leadership, Project Planning, MS Project, Business Process..., Six Sigma, Management, Project Management, Analysis
Education
Oakland Community College 1997 — 2010
AA, Liberal/Fine Arts
Oakland University 2004 — 2008
BA, English
University of Cambridge 2006 — 2006
C.A., Renaissance science, Lit, Arch
Oakland University
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters, Currently working on MA
Sekisui TA Industries, LLC 2014 - Present
Verify / ManagEase 2011 - 2013
Base One Technologies, Inc. 2010 - 2010
Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc. 2005 - 2010
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) 1999 - 2005
Skills
Fluency in Japanese, ADP Payroll, Success Factors, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, HRIS, Performance Management, Japanese, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Technical Recruiting, Leadership, Succession Planning, Training, Management, Organizational Design, Performance Appraisal, Temporary Placement, Payroll, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Compensation & Benefit, College Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Hiring, Internet Recruiting, Interviews
Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 1993 — 1996
MBA, Human Resourcs Management / Marketing
Hendrix College
Liberal Arts
Nanzan University
BA, American Studies
Fifth Third Bank June 2015 - Present
Fifth Third Bank October 2013 - June 2015
BB&T January 2013 - September 2013
BB&T June 2010 - December 2012
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation 2010 - 2012
MJM Consulting LLC December 2009 - June 2010
HMG Logistics June 2009 - August 2009
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 2009 - April 2009
TSG Consulting October 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Financial Analysis, Business Plan Evaluation, Risk Management
Education
The University of Charleston 2008 — 2010
MBA, Business
Shanghai University
General Advanced Studies in Economics & Mandarin
The University of Charleston 2006 — 2008
BA, Business
Advanced Innovative Technology Corp. November 2013 - Present
ATI ProCharger March 2010 - June 2013
Motovicity Distribution March 2007 - August 2008
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) August 2001 - March 2007
Skills
Automotive Aftermarket, Trade Shows, Automotive, Pricing, Sales Operations, Automotive Repair, Sales, Racing, B2B, Technical Support, Training, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Event Planning, Marketing, Technical Writing, Technical Presentations, Direct Sales, Magazines, Automotive Products, Technical Sales..., Technical Product Sales, Technical Project..., Delivering Technical..., Web Content Management, Pricing Analysis, Catalog Development, Powersports, Indirect Channel Sales, Product Support, Product Specialists, Sponsorship Programs, Trade Show..., Cooperative Advertising, WordPress, ZenCart, CubeCart, osCommerce, Joomla, Magento, SEO, Product Development, New Business Development, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Kirtland Community College 2008 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Graphic Design/Web Architect, 3.75
Jackson Community College 1993 — 1994
Associate's Degree, Automotive Technology/Marketing, 3.75
McFalls Associates Co. April 1970 - Present
GE Sensing September 2001 - September 2013
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) March 1992 - March 1998
Therm-O-Disc, Inc. January 1987 - October 1991
Modine Manufacturing Company 1986 - 1991
Motorola AIEG 1979 - 1986
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Automotive, CRM, Product Management, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Product Marketing, Lean Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis
Education
Lawrence Technological University 1966 — 1971
BSIM, Ind. Mgmt., Marketing, Manufacturing
bb7 2014 - Present
Hollister Incorporated 2012 - 2014
Sage Products 2008 - 2011
UGN, Inc. 2003 - 2008
UGN, Inc. 2000 - 2003
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) 1997 - 2000
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) 1996 - 1997
Roush Industries 1995 - 1996
Skills
Personnel Development, Lean Initiatives, Product Development, Product Management, Product Launch, Product Strategy, Customer Relations, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategy Development, Innovation, Innovation Management, Product Innovation, Brand Innovation, Innovation Development, Customer Focus, Voice of the Customer, Customer Experience, Customer Retention, Customer Acquisition, Customer Engagement, Leadership Development, Process Development, New Business Development, Market Launch, Product Launches, Cost Reduction, Cost Control, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Cost Savings, Cost Containment, Process Improvement, Process Management, Business Process..., Value Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Value Proposition, Value Selling, Value Proposition..., Engineering Management, Team Leadership, Personnel Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Strategy, Spend Management, Leadership, Customer Service
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2000 — 2003
MBA, Marketing Management, Strategic Management, and General Management
Northwestern University 1990 — 1994
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Barrington High School 1986 — 1990
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) October 2007 - Present
The Express Group August 1989 - July 2007
Skills
SAP SD, Business Intelligence
Education
Oakland Community College 1987 — 1989
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. March 2013 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) September 2010 - March 2013
M-Group Inc. September 2009 - September 2010
Johnson Electric April 2008 - March 2009
Visteon / ACH, LLC July 2002 - December 2007
A&M Specialists June 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Sales Management, Team Building, Account Management, Project Management, Logistics, Sales, Leadership, Customer Service, Negotiation, Forecasting, B2B, Budgets, Marketing Management
Education
Northwood University 1987 — 1992
BBA, Business Management
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) July 2011 - Present
Brighton High School January 2008 - June 2014
Big Daddy Lax January 2013 - Present
Airtex Products September 2009 - July 2011
Federal mogul December 2004 - February 2009
Federal Mogul Corporation January 1999 - December 2004
Cooper Industries-Automotive July 1998 - December 1998
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Manufacturing, Marketing Management, Sales Operations, Marketing, Income Statement, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Management, Automotive Aftermarket, Key Account Management, Parts, P&L Responsibility, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Team Building, Leadership, Product Launch, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Customer Retention, Trade Shows, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Account Management, Profit, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Sales, Vehicles, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, B2B, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Pricing, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Selling, Training, Automobile
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1979 — 1983
BS/BA, Marketing
Commercial Insurance Services May 2006 - December 2009
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals May 2000 - August 2005
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) June 1997 - May 2000
NGK Spark Plugs USA, Inc. 1997 - 1999
Education
Marshall University 1997 — 2000
MS, Industrial and Employee Relations
West Virginia Wesleyan College 1993 — 1997
BS, Psychology and History
Accenture May 2011 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) 2010 - May 2011
Mphasis 2007 - 2009
DaimlerChrysler 2002 - 2007
Skills
Business Analysis, Accounting, SAP BI, SAP R/3, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, SAP, SD, Project Management
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1984 — 1990
Master of Science (M.S.), Information Systems
Andhra University
Axis Resources, Inc. April 2003 - Present
Swinerton Builders September 2002 - Present
First Look Studios December 2006 - January 2010
Jakks Pacific March 2001 - January 2008
Westfield January 2002 - November 2006
Fox Cable Networks January 2005 - March 2006
J.D. Edwards January 1998 - April 2003
Ventura Foods January 2000 - October 2000
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) February 1997 - August 1998
J.D. Edwards January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Business Process, Business Process..., EDI, ERP, Finance, Financials, IT Management, Integration, JD Edwards, Project Management, Software Implementation, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Visio, Business Intelligence
Education
University of California, Riverside 1990 — 1994
BA, Administrative Studies - Business & Finance
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) 2011 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) April 2006 - August 2011
Lear Corporation 2003 - 2006
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) May 1997 - December 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Engineering, APQP, Six Sigma, Sales, Vehicles, Marketing, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Product Development, Automotive, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Penn State University 1992 — 1997
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Brembo North America April 2013 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) June 2004 - April 2013
University of Massachusetts Lowell September 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Manufacturing, CAD, Process Improvement, Machine Tools, Pro Engineer, Data Analysis, Web Design, Product Marketing, Japanese, Japanese to English..., Japanese business..., Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Presentations, Technical Presentations, Presentation Design
Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell 2001 — 2004
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Massachusetts at Lowell 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Information Technology TechnicianUnited States District CourtMarch 2010 - Present
Education
University of Charleston 1995 — 1999
Geomagic August 2008 - November 2011
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) October 2006 - February 2008
Takata January 2005 - August 2005
Henry Ford Hospital - Bone & Joint Center May 2004 - August 2004
Baumann Group Bioceramic Laboratory - MSU October 2002 - May 2004
Skills
CAD, Testing, Manufacturing, Unigraphics, Engineering
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2006
BS, Mechanical Engineering
UGN, Inc. 2011 - Present
UGN, Inc. 2010 - 2011
UGN, Inc. 2008 - 2010
UGN, Inc. 2005 - 2008
UGN, Inc. 2003 - 2005
UGN, Inc. 2000 - 2003
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) September 1999 - November 2000
Skills
DFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, Product Development, Manufacturing, Product Design, Engineering, Innovation Management, APQP, PFMEA, ERP Selection, PLM Tools, Nonwovens, Textile Industry, Recycling, Preparation of Business..., Toyota Production System, Capital Equipment, Process Engineering, NVH, Acoustics
Education
Purdue University 2013 — 2016
MSE with Specialization in Computational Engineering, Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1995 — 1999
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Edwards Lifesciences January 2011 - Present
Financial Freedom January 2011 - February 2011
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) April 1993 - May 2006
Skills
Outlook, Customer Service, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Sales, Management, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Northeastern University 1972 — 1973
Dental Assisting
Yazaki North America September 2010 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) July 2009 - September 2010
RSR Corp. July 2009 - April 2010
CSC - Delphi August 2008 - January 2009
CSC Consulting May 2008 - January 2009
CSC March 2008 - August 2008
Capgemini US March 2006 - March 2008
Capgemini March 2006 - February 2008
Delphi March 2004 - October 2006
Gedas, USA May 2005 - March 2006
Skills
.NET, EDI, IDOC, Supply Chain, SD
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1993 — 1997
BS, Business
Union Pacific Railroad February 2012 - Present
Union Pacific Railroad January 2011 - February 2012
Insight Network Logistics December 2009 - January 2011
Insight Network Logistics July 2008 - December 2009
Insight Network Logistics June 2007 - July 2008
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) August 2006 - June 2007
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan August 1997 - August 2006
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Data Analysis, Management, Pricing, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, SDLC, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Leadership, SQL, Logistics, Forecasting, Agile Methodologies, Strategic Planning, Program Management, ERP, 3PL, Automotive, Procurement, Business Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration, Key Account Management, Data Warehousing, New System..., New System Development, EDI, Business Rules, Webmaster Services, Database Design, Data Mining, Data Modeling, Data Management, Relational Databases, Star Schema, Data Migration, APIs, Marketing, Advertising
Education
Lawrence Technological University 2000 — 2003
Master of Science, MIS
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. June 2011 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) August 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Automotive, Account Management, Account Executives, Price Quotes, Pricing Strategy, Pricing, Forecasting, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Sales Management, Automotive Aftermarket, Product Management, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Parts, Cataloging, Catalogs, Promotions, Vehicles, Trade Shows
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) May 2004 - Present
Pullman Industries 1999 - 2004
Education
Kettering University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, ME
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 2005 - April 2011
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) May 1990 - January 2005
Team Marketing 1987 - 1990
Skills
Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive, Sales Management, Vehicles, New Business Development, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Negotiation, Purchasing, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Parts, Customer Service, Team Building, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Customer Retention, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Product Development, Profit
Education
Portland Community College 1987 — 1989
Business
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Sr. Mechanical EngineerSony ElectronicsNovember 2013 - Present
ALSTOM Switzerland April 2007 - December 2007
Michigan State University May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Fluent in Japanese
Education
University of Michigan 2006 — 2008
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Retired February 2013 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) March 2011 - February 2013
MediaSpan September 2007 - March 2011
RSKCo 1995 - 2003
Skills
Budgets, Deferred Compensation, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, Team Building, Customer Service, HRIS, Microsoft Office, OS X
Education
Cleary University
Associates, Business Administration
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) July 2007 - Present
Education
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
Span 1 February 2015 - Present
Ben Franklin Career Center August 2014 - Present
J & M Home Services May 2014 - March 2015
Suddenlink Communications April 2012 - June 2013
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) June 2008 - March 2012
Baker Installations September 2000 - July 2008
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, PPAP, Sales, ISO/TS 16949, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Team Building, Automotive, Management, Continuous Improvement, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Kaizen, Telecommunications, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Leadership, JIT, SAP
Education
Ben Franklin Career Center 2014 — 2015
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
CAD Institute 2014 — 2014
AutoCAD Certificate, AutoCAD
West Virginia State University 1982 — 2008
Associates, Business Administration, Accounting
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. April 2014 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) June 2006 - Present
PACE Inc. May 2003 - June 2006
Central Power Systems September 1991 - August 2003
Skills
Customer Relations, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Budgeting, Market Research, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Forecasting, New Business Development, Account Management, Retail, Key Account Management, Promotions, Word, Excel, Public Speaking, Windows, Budgets, Automotive, Sales Operations, Microsoft Excel, Management, Pricing, Sales, Selling, Automotive Aftermarket, Profit, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Purchasing, Team Building, Sales Process, Trade Shows, Direct Sales, P&L Management
Education
Hiram College 2003 — 2010
Bachlors, Social Science (Area of concentration Communication)
Brush High School
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) September 2008 - Present
Plastech October 2003 - August 2008
Johnson Controls 2007 - 2008
Textron / Collins and Aikman January 1995 - October 2003
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. January 1980 - January 1995
Skills
Quality System, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Operations Management, JIT, Budgets, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Cross-cultural, Cost Reduction..., Kaizen, 5S, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, PPAP, Manufacturing, Leadership, Operational Excellence, SMED, Program Management, Engineering, Poka Yoke, Molding, Forecasting, Product Development, Production Planning, Toyota Production System, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, SAP, Teamwork, DFMEA, Paint, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Pricing, Machine Tools, Manufacturing..., Supply Management, Quality Assurance, ISO, MRP, TPM
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2000 — 2003
Associates, Business Administration
Varroc Lighting Systems February 2015 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) February 2011 - February 2015
TREMEC - Transmission Technologies Corporation November 2007 - December 2010
SPX Corporation June 2002 - November 2007
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1996 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science, Business Management and Communications
Central Michigan University
Graduate Certificate, ERP systems - SAP
Schoolcraft College
Computer Information Systems
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.), Inc. January 2011 - Present
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) January 2004 - January 2011
Skills
Kaizen, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Automotive, Six Sigma, Kanban, Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, ISO, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Vehicles, Materials Management, Quality Management, Budgets, JIT, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Parts, APQP, Automotive Aftermarket, PPAP, TS16949, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Hocking College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology/Technician
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) April 2009 - Present
Walsh College September 2008 - Present
JATCO November 2005 - April 2009
Diamond Tool Mfg December 1994 - November 2005
Skills
Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Automotive, Accounting, Vehicles, Value Stream Mapping, Forecasting, Automotive Aftermarket, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, SAP, Six Sigma, Management, Materials Management
Education
Walsh College 2005 — 2008
MBA, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, 4.0
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineeri
Raymond James Financial Inc. September 2012 - Present
Raymond James Financial Inc. January 2012 - September 2012
Raymond James Financial, Inc. May 2008 - January 2012
Raymond James Financial, Inc. March 2004 - May 2008
T Rowe Price July 2000 - July 2002
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) December 1995 - April 2000
Skills
Series 7, Mutual Funds, FINRA, Retirement Planning, Uniform Combined State..., Securities, Series 63, Investments, Investment Advisory, Retirement, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Management, Series 24, Series 3, Series 4, Series 53, Series 31, Florida Life, Health,..., Alternative Investments, 401k, ETFs, Options, Series 65
Education
University of South Florida 2000 — 2002
MBA, Finance
West Virginia Wesleyan College 1991 — 1995
BS, Mathematics, Computer Science
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) November 2011 - Present
Flocon Inc. June 2007 - September 2010
LeSaint Logistics August 2005 - January 2007
Total Logistic Control July 2004 - August 2005
TMC Graphics December 1999 - August 2003
Skills
Warehousing, 3PL, Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Shipping, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, LTL, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Transportation..., Trucking, Freight, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Truckload, Microsoft Office, Operations Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1995 — 2000
BA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Kishwaukee College
AA, Fine/Studio Arts, General
Spectrum Brands June 2015 - Present
Oakley January 2013 - June 2015
Oakley July 2011 - January 2013
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) August 2005 - June 2011
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Manufacturing, ISO, SPC, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Program Management, Product Development, Project Management, Business Process, Training, Change Management, JIT, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen
Education
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Airborne Systems March 2015 - Present
EQUUS PRODUCTIONS, INC. April 2013 - December 2013
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics May 2012 - March 2013
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) April 2000 - June 2011
Skills
Employee Relations, Purchasing, Management, Administrative..., Invoicing, Manufacturing, Recruiting, Outlook
Education
Irvine Valley College
Computer Information System
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) June 2006 - Present
Aditya Birla Minacs July 2000 - October 2005
Skills
Customer Retention, Six Sigma, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Program Management, Inventory Management, Automotive, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Control, Purchasing
Education
Schoolcraft College
Business Administration and Management, General