SunOpta Company
Industry: Company
DescriptionSunOpta, Inc. is a multi-national food and mineral company headquartered in Canada and founded in 1973. Headquarters: Brampton, Canada Number of employees: 1,800 Founded: 1973 Subsidiaries: Sunrise Growers, Inc., ProSoya Corporation,
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SunOpta September 2010 - Present
UC Davis January 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Food Processing, Food Chemistry, Food Industry, Sensory Evaluation, HACCP, Food Microbiology, Ingredients, PCR, Laboratory, DNA
Education
University of California, Davis 2005 — 2009
BS, Food Science
Escola Maria Imaculada - Chapel School 1992 — 2005
International Baccalaureate Diploma
SRH Financial Consultants January 2014 - Present
SRH Financial Consultants September 2010 - December 2013
Orglow, Inc. September 2010 - January 2013
SunOpta 2008 - 2009
Bank of America 2006 - 2007
Skills
Accounting, Tax, Payroll, Income Tax, QuickBooks, Ledger, Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Balance, Sales Tax, General Ledger, GAAP, Cash Flow, Account Management, Management, Accruals, Debit, Prepaid, Debit Cards, Leadership, Microsoft Office, ERP, SOX 404, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Small Business, Microsoft Excel, Tax Law, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word
Education
University of California, Irvine 2008 — 2010
B.A., Business Economics
St. John Bosco 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma
SunOpta October 2014 - Present
Vascular Solutions April 2009 - October 2014
Aerotek January 2005 - February 2009
Enterprise Rent-a-Car January 2002 - 2005
Enterprise Rent-a-Car September 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Sourcing, Talent Management, Human Resources, Interviews, Team Building, Cold Calling, Management, Medical Devices, Technical Recruiting, Training, Social Networking, Customer Service, Sales, Strategy, Team Leadership, Internet Recruiting, College Recruiting, Job Fairs, Social Media, Recruitment Advertising, Onboarding, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Employee Referral..., Screening, Strategic Sourcing, Student Recruiting, Marketing, Coaching, Employer Branding, Screening Resumes, Executive Search, University Relations, Resume Writing, Permanent Placement, SDLC, Benefits Negotiation, Mentoring, Talent Identification, College Relations, Business Management, Customer Relations, Internet, Recruitment/Retention, Student Recruitment, recruitment operat, Sales Recruitment, Talent Selection
Education
St. Cloud State University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor
Mounds View High School
Betty Lou's Inc. 2014 - Present
Sunshine Dairy Foods, LLC 2013 - 2014
Bridgetown Natural Foods 2011 - 2013
SunOpta 2010 - 2011
Nestle 2002 - 2010
Skills
Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, Food Safety, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., HACCP, Food, 5S, GMP, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, TPM, Kaizen, Food Processing, Quality System, Operations Management, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, MRP, Manufacturing..., Materials Management, Process Engineering, Product Development, SAP, ISO, Quality Management, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Procurement, Food Science, SQF, Strategic Sourcing, Demand Planning, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Supply Chain..., SPC, Consumer Products, ISO 22000, Dairy, Supply Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2004
Bachelors, Business Management
SunOpta January 2013 - Present
SunOpta June 2010 - January 2013
SunOpta May 2009 - May 2010
Sojourner Farms May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Food, Brand Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
BSB, Marketing, Nutrition
Escola Superior de Comerç Internacional
Serenity Food Systems 2011 - Present
Graham Packaging June 2013 - October 2014
Lundberg Family Farms 2012 - 2013
SunOpta 2011 - 2012
ConAgra Foods- formerly Elan Nutrition, Inc. 2004 - 2011
Kellogg Company 2002 - 2004
Kellogg Company 2001 - 2002
Iomega-ICS Advent 1996 - 2001
Southern California Edison 1993 - 1996
US Navy 1990 - 1993
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Management, Logistics, Product Development, Strategy, Production Planning, Leadership, Food Safety, HACCP, Warehousing, Team Building, Start-ups, Procurement, Food, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, SAP, Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Project Planning, Training, ERP, Demand Planning, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Program Management, Customer Service, SQF, Sustainable Procurement, Value Stream Mapping, Business Process..., Operations Management, Supply Chain..., Organic Certification, Fair Trade, Green Purchasing, 6S, Lean Management, Organizational..., Business Development, P&L Management, Entrepreneurship, Food Industry
Education
University of Michigan 2005 — 2007
PhD
Naval School 1990 — 1992
MS
Nazareth College 1983 — 1987
BS
SunOpta October 2014 - Present
SunOpta February 2013 - Present
US Foods August 2007 - February 2013
Aromatica organics January 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Grocery, Food Service, Sales Management, Food, Account Management, Sales Operations, Food & Beverage, Sales, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Forecasting, Hiring, Retail, Customer Service, Marketing, Trade Shows, Team Building, Product Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Key Account Development, Pricing, Purchasing, Income Statement, Consumer Products, Frozen Food, Key Account Management, P&L Management, P
Education
San Francisco State University 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Kraft Foods Group June 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota September 2013 - December 2013
University of Minnesota May 2012 - December 2013
SunOpta May 2013 - August 2013
College Nannies & Tutors May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Nutrition, Nutritional Analysis, Human Nutrition, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, MovieMaker, PowerPoint, R
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Food Science and Nutrition
SunOpta April 2014 - Present
Icicle Seafoods, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Icicle Seafoods, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Skills
Logistics, Brokerage, Trucking, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Truckload, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Export, Freight, Food
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Criminology
PS DOORS May 2014 - Present
SunOpta March 2013 - April 2014
R&R Contracting July 2011 - February 2013
Microsoft June 2008 - July 2011
J.R. Simplot Company March 1996 - June 2008
Skills
Budgets, Project Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, ERP, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Consolidation, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Dynamics, Management, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Business Process..., Business Planning
Education
University of Mary 2002 — 2005
Master's degree, Business Administration
The University of North Dakota 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
SunOpta July 2013 - March 2014
UPEK, INC. Emeryville, CA June 2004 - June 2010
SALESLINK, INC. - iLOGISTIX, INC April 1997 - May 2003
COMPUTER PRODUCTS, Inc. - Power Conversion North America - Division Fremont, CA December 1992 - November 1995
MAXTOR CORP./ STORAGE DIMENSIONS San Jose, CA September 1989 - December 1992
Skills
Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Financial Analysis, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis, CRM-Salesforce.com, SAP - Business One, SAP R/3, CPA, General Ledger, Finance, Accounts Payable, Accounting
Education
San Lorenzo Valley HS
Santa Clara University - Leavey School of Business
B.S.Commerce, Accounting
SunOpta December 2014 - Present
SunOpta June 2012 - December 2014
Winona State March 2011 - May 2011
H2M December 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite, Advertising, Digital Photography, Digital Media, Graphic Design, HTML, Twitter, Social Media, Social Media Advertising, Marketing, Customer Service, Networking, Critical Thinking, Research, Strategic Creative..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Event Planning, Internal & External..., Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Oracle, Microsoft CRM, Spanish, Priority Management, International Sales, International Relations, Food & Beverage, Food Industry, Self-driven, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Facebook, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Networking
Education
St. Cloud State University 2011 — 2012
Bachelors, Mass Communication-Advertising, Spanish
Winona State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelors, Advertising, Spanish
Alnwick Study Abroad 2010 — 2010
Mass Communication, Marketing
Ada-Borup High School
SunOpta September 2011 - Present
Seagate Technology June 1997 - June 2011
Andazia International June 1991 - June 1997
Seagate Technology June 1986 - June 1991
Skills
Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Food Industry, Forecasting, Food Processing, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, SAP, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, ERP, Customer Insight, Pricing, Key Performance..., Purchasing
Education
Syracuse University 1979 — 1983
B.S.- College of Human Development, Environmental Art - Retail Management
SunOpta June 2014 - Present
SPS Commerce March 2014 - July 2014
Korn/Ferry International October 2010 - March 2014
Global Ethanol March 2008 - October 2010
Global Ethanol March 2008 - October 2010
Toll Brothers February 2006 - February 2007
John Oliver & Associates September 2004 - February 2006
RLK Incorporated 2001 - 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Outlook, FileMaker, Managing Database, Communication, Highly Organized &..., Highly motivated..., Highly detail oriented, Highly Reliable, Resourceful..., Highly Dedicated, Multitasking Skills, Time Management, Deadline Oriented, High Level Of..., Talent Management, Budgets, Project Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science
Event Coordinator/Consultant June 2006 - Present
Robert Half Finance & Accounting July 2014 - July 2015
SunOpta February 2013 - July 2014
Life Time Fitness September 2012 - December 2012
Minnetonka Public Schools 2009 - 2012
Centicare Corporation October 2010 - April 2011
Copper River Seafoods May 2010 - September 2010
Cordova District Fishermen United May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Curriculum Development, Special Events..., Strategic Creative..., Copy Editing, Copywriting, Special Education, Sourcing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Physiology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Project Management Certificate Program, Anticipated Completion Spring 2016
SunOpta February 2014 - Present
The Valspar Corporation Ltda April 2012 - February 2014
Valspar October 2009 - March 2012
The Valspar Corporation Ltda January 2008 - September 2009
The Valspar Corporation Ltda January 2006 - December 2007
The Valspar Corporation Ltda September 2004 - December 2005
The Valspar Corporation Ltda May 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Process Improvement, Six Sigma, SQL, Business Analysis, IT Management, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Oracle E-Business Suite, Requirements Analysis, Java, SharePoint, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Change Management, Software Documentation, ERP, Management, Oracle
Education
St. Cloud State University 2000 — 2004
BS, Computer Science
Maple Grove High School 1995 — 2000
SunOpta December 2013 - Present
SunOpta February 2012 - December 2013
Longs Drugs June 1997 - June 2012
U.S. Congressman, Sam Farr January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Facebook, Time Management, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Outlook, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Social Media, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Public Speaking, Research
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2009
B.S., Public Relations, Minor in Marketing
San Jose State University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
SunOpta January 2014 - Present
SunOpta October 2012 - January 2014
DeMet's Candy Company January 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Food Science, Food Technology, Food Quality, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, QAQC, SQF, HACCP, Quality Assurance, Food Microbiology, GMP, SSOP, Laboratory Skills, Food Manufacturing, Thermal Processing, Ingredients, Quality System, Food Safety, Food Industry
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2015 — 2019
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Safety Regulation
Delaware Valley College (Delaware Valley University) 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science
Cranford High School 2004 — 2008
Outsell September 2014 - Present
Fleece with Flair September 2010 - Present
Shakopee School District May 2014 - September 2014
SunOpta August 2012 - May 2014
Eden Prairie School District November 2010 - March 2013
Nash Finch Company November 2011 - July 2012
Goebel Fixtures & Environments March 2011 - September 2011
CARDINAL GLASS July 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Leadership, Management, Organizational..., Recruiting, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Interviews, Onboarding, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Teaching, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Personnel Management, Process Improvement
Education
St. Mary's University 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Resource Management
University of Minnesota-Morris
Bachelor, Liberal Arts; Music
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
HR Generalist Certification
Blue Circle Foods September 2015 - Present
NSF International October 2014 - Present
University of Michigan Residential Dining Services September 2012 - Present
SunOpta June 2009 - December 2013
The Van Camp House May 2011 - August 2011
East River Organic Farm May 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Outlook, Customer Service, Access, Teamwork, Research, Time Management, Food, Social Media, Spanish, Food Safety, Environmental Justice, Social Networking, Nonprofits
Education
University of Michigan 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Public Policy
University of Cape Town 2014 — 2014
SunOpta October 2011 - Present
SunOpta November 2007 - October 2011
Restaurant Technologies, Inc. January 1997 - October 2007
LaserMaster Technologies, Inc. 1994 - 1996
LarsonAllen October 1991 - May 1994
Skills
Mergers, Start-ups, Strategy, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Business Planning, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Contract Negotiation, Business Process, Analysis
Education
Saint John's University 1987 — 1991
BS, Accounting & Management
SunOpta September 2013 - Present
SunOpta March 2010 - Present
Victory Packaging April 2007 - March 2010
Burrows Paper Corporation January 2006 - April 2007
Hess Food Group September 2002 - January 2006
HAVI Food Services 2000 - 2002
Skills
Food, Account Management, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food Service, Sales, Supply Chain, Food Industry, FMCG
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1994
BA, Sociology Major- Supporting Coursework in Psychology and Business
SunOpta November 2011 - February 2013
Dean Foods Company August 2003 - April 2011
Woods Equipment Company September 1999 - August 2003
Emerson Electric Co. September 1998 - October 1999
Donaldson January 1997 - September 1998
Pentair May 1995 - January 1997
HealthEast May 1990 - May 1995
Skills
Employee Engagement, Change Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Human Resources, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Personnel Management, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Strategy, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training, Performance Management, Coaching, HR Consulting, Management, Onboarding, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration, Compensation & Benefit, Culture Change, Applicant Tracking..., Union Avoidance, Organizational Design, Labor Relations
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Masters of Business Administration - Mini
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BIS
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Human Resources Master's Degree Classes completed:
High Liner Foods May 2014 - Present
High Liner Foods 2012 - Present
SunOpta January 1992 - February 2007
Skills
Food Science, Dairy Products, Ingredients, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Industry, Dairy, Food, Food Microbiology, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Meat, Food Safety, Food Quality, Frozen Food
Education
Notheastern University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Technology
Suffolk University
Riverina Natural Oils November 2013 - Present
Riverina Natural Oils November 2012 - Present
SunOpta March 2006 - November 2012
The Hain Celestial Group July 1997 - March 2006
Skills
Ingredients, Food Industry, Food, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Private Label, Key Account Management, Demand Planning, Pricing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Food Safety, Sales Management
Education
SFSU
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
SunOpta October 2014 - Present
Marquez Brothers Intl. March 2013 - October 2014
KRACO February 2009 - October 2011
Shell Oil Company March 2002 - February 2009
Flowserve January 1998 - July 2001
Reid Plastics Corp January 1990 - February 1997
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Technical Operations, Engineering Management, Consumer Products, Injection Molding, Product Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Change Management, ISO, Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Cost Reduction Solutions, Supplier Development -..., Cross-functional Team..., Thermoplastic Elastomers, Food Packaging, Consumer Goods, Injection/extrusion..., Leadership
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
MS Degree, Engineering Management
University of Central America - Nic
BS Degree, Industrial Engineering
Earth Rangers Executive DirectorSchad FoundationJuly 1999 - Present
SunOpta 2006 - 2007
Skills
Non-profits, Sustainability, Community Outreach, Community Development, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Project Planning, Leadership, Project Management, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Public Policy, Corporate Social..., Research, Policy, Microsoft Office, Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Sustainable Development, Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Communications, Environmental Education, Sustainability..., Climate Change, Stewardship, Program Development, Proposal Writing, Environmental Issues, Sustainability Reporting, Organizational..., Carbon, Carbon Management
Education
Queen's University 1985 — 1989
Lakefield College 1981 — 1985
SunOpta March 2015 - Present
SunOpta June 2014 - February 2015
Timac Agro Bulgaria EAD October 2008 - February 2011
GRAVILEY EOOD – Financial & Accounting ConsultantsSofia March 2008 - September 2008
Raiffeisen Bank - Bulgaria May 2007 - February 2008
Skills
•Expert use of Excel,..., Analytical and problem..., Languages: Bulgarian..., Fixed Assets, IFRS, Accruals, Financial Audits, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Cash Flow, US GAAP, Journal Entries, Management Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, VAT
Education
Strayer University 2013 — 2015
MBA, Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF NATIONAL AND WORLD ECONOMY 2003 — 2005
M.A, Accounting
UNIVERSITY OF NATIONAL AND WORLD ECONOMY 1999 — 2003
B.A, Statistics and Econometrics
Nuverra Environmental Solutions November 2013 - Present
SunOpta July 2012 - October 2013
SunOpta June 2007 - June 2012
Skills
Process Simulation, Product Development, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Chemical Engineering, Testing, R&D, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Ingredients, HACCP, Food Industry
Education
The University of North Dakota
Chemical Engineering
University of Punjab, Department of Chemistry
Master of science, Chemistry
Sunopta April 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods October 2008 - Present
Directorof Food Safety Athens Bakery 1999 - 2003
Skills
Food Industry, Food Safety, Sanitation, Inventory Control, HACCP, SQF, Food Technology, Food Science, Bakery, Food Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food, Food Quality
Education
Texas Tech University
Aon Hewitt May 2014 - June 2015
SunOpta December 2012 - May 2014
Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels 2011 - 2012
Starbucks 2011 - 2012
Modine Manufacturing Company February 2011 - February 2011
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee August 2008 - December 2010
Triage Healthcare May 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Management, Microsoft Word, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Research, Critical Thinking, Process Improvement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Problem Solving, Training
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2007 — 2010
B.A., Global Management
University of Kent
European Cultures and Languages
SunOpta June 2014 - Present
California Natural Products February 2010 - June 2014
G3 Enterprises 2007 - 2010
E. & J. Gallo Winery 2000 - 2007
E. & J. Gallo Winery 1996 - 2000
Skills
Food Industry, Sales Plan, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Food Safety, Food & Beverage, Strategic Planning, Food Processing, Business Development, Customer Service, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Product Development, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Leadership, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Pricing
Education
San Jose State University
SunOpta January 2015 - Present
Entertainment One May 2014 - Present
Livingston International October 2012 - May 2014
Intercommercial Bank Limited June 2004 - May 2012
SM Jaleel June 2002 - May 2004
Water and Sewerage Authority May 2002 - April 2004
University of the West Indies March 1999 - October 2000
SWAT Investigations Ltd June 1998 - January 1999
Ali’s Pharmacy Ltd September 1997 - May 1998
Taxation and Management Consultants Ltd July 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Accounting, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Balance Sheet Review, Foreign Currency, Balance Sheet, Banking, Variance Analysis, Financial Audits, Cash Management, Statutes, Fixed Asset Management, Internal Controls, Business Planning, Consolidation, Project Planning, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow, Strategic Planning, Finance
Education
University of Wales 2011 — 2014
MBA, Finance, Awarded MBA in Finance
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario 2013 — 2014
Accounting, Chartered Professional Accountant
Certified Management Accountants of Ontario 2012 — 2012
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Management Accounting, C
American Institute of CPAs 2011 — 2011
Chartered Global Management Accountant, Management Accounting
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 1996 — 2000
Professional Accountant, Management Accountant, Fellow
Queens Royal College 1988 — 1995
GCE A'Levels, Accounts
UC Santa Cruz June 2015 - Present
San Jose State University June 2014 - June 2015
Anaerobe Systems October 2011 - June 2015
Santa Clara University January 2014 - January 2015
Hilmar Cheese Company September 2010 - October 2011
SunOpta February 2010 - August 2010
Enviro Tech April 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Quality Control, Inorganic Synthesis, Time Management, Analytical Chemistry, Nanomaterials, Nanostructures, Organization &..., Inorganic Chemistry, Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Unsupervised Learning, Can Work Alone, Aseptic Technique, Sterilization, Instrumentation, Public Speaking, Laboratory Quality..., GLP, HACCP, Sensory Evaluation, Food Science, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Food Microbiology, Iso 9000, Titration, pH meter, Laboratory, Quality Assurance, IR spectroscopy, ISO, Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2015 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Inorganic/Physical Chemistry
Santa Clara University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
The Perfect Bite Co Inc. April 2015 - Present
Fresh & Easy August 2011 - April 2015
SunOpta July 2008 - July 2011
Domino's Pizza 1996 - 2006
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Food Industry, Food, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Food Science, Food Technology, GMP, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Management, Dairy
Education
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey 1990 — 1995
bs, Ing Biochemistry Admin in Food Technologist
University of Nevada Reno August 2011 - Present
University of Nevada Reno August 2012 - May 2014
SunOpta May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Western Blotting, Cell Culture, Fluorescence Microscopy, Confocal Microscopy, Electron Microscopy, Molecular Cloning, Immunofluorescence, PCR, Biochemistry, Research, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Science
Education
University of Nevada-Reno 2011 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology
University of Nevada-Reno 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Relationship One March 2015 - Present
Magnet 360 March 2014 - March 2015
GovDelivery January 2013 - February 2014
CSL International September 2012 - January 2013
SunOpta May 2012 - August 2012
Constant Rank, LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Project Footsteps January 2012 - May 2012
Banana Republic 2011 - 2011
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Blogging, Facebook, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Marketing, Program Management, Online Marketing, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Pardot, Nonprofits, Salesforce.com, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, SharePoint, Microsoft CRM, WordPress, salesforce, Salesforce.com..., Marketing Automation, Eventbrite, Events Coordination, Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing, Marketing Event Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Business, Operations Management & Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing and Operations Management
DeLaSalle High School 2006 — 2010
Oracle March 2009 - Present
Oracle January 2006 - March 2009
Greenbrier & Russel July 2002 - December 2005
SunOpta 2005 - 2005
AmeriPride Services 2004 - 2005
Zimmer Spine 2004 - 2004
Medtronic Inc 2003 - 2004
Greenbrier & Russel November 1999 - July 2002
Greenbrier & Russel May 1997 - November 1999
Kohler Co. September 1995 - May 1997
Skills
Project Management, Management, Strategic Planning, ERP, IT Management, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, Oracle, ITIL, Team Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, Business Intelligence, Oracle Applications, Professional Services, Service Delivery, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance, SaaS, Consulting, Solution Architecture, Enterprise Software
Education
St. Norbert College 1989 — 1993
BA, Math
Kraft Foods Group October 2014 - Present
Kraft Foods Group June 2013 - September 2014
SunOpta 2010 - 2012
Washington State University 2006 - 2009
University of Copenhagen May 2007 - May 2007
University of Guelph 2003 - 2006
Droycon Bioconcepts, Inc. June 2001 - April 2002
Skills
Microbial control, Fermentations, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development, Food Processing, Implementation of..., Texture, Flavors, Microbiology, Food Science, R&D, Ingredients, Laboratory, Food Microbiology, Food Technology, Food Industry, Fermentation, Texturing, Food, Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Washington State University 2006 — 2009
Coursework completion for PhD. program, Food Science
University of Guelph 2003 — 2006
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Food Science, A
Université de Sherbrooke 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Microbiology
Massman Automation Designs, LLC February 2015 - Present
Land and Resource Management Douglas County September 2013 - December 2013
Leedstone (Formerly Stearns Veterinary Outlet and Pharmacy) January 2013 - March 2013
Brenton Engineering October 2012 - January 2013
SunOpta July 2011 - July 2012
Yarmon Ford August 2008 - July 2011
Yarmon Ford, Inc – Paynesville, MN………………………………………… August 2008 - July 2011
The Managed Assets Group May 2007 - August 2008
Custom Welding & Fabricating January 2007 - May 2007
US Cable- Cold Spring, MN………………………………………………… August 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Office Management, Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Oracle 9i, Viewpoint, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Telephone, Multi Tasking, Scanners, Copying, 10 Key, Data Entry, Accounts Receivable, Teamwork, Organization, Self-starter, Volunteering, Management, Training, QuickBooks
Education
Rasmussen College 1998 — 2000
Associate's degree, Administrative Accounting
Rasmussen College
Administrative Accounting Degree, Administrative Accounting
SunOpta April 2015 - Present
Dr Pepper Snapple Group July 2014 - April 2015
PepsiCo April 2010 - July 2014
PepsiCo January 2009 - April 2010
Infrared Industries September 2008 - January 2009
Siemens Water Technologies January 2008 - September 2008
Accutest Laboratories June 2006 - August 2007
Skills
R&D, Quality System, Materials Science, ISO, Analytical Chemistry, Quality Control, Chemistry, Coatings, Materials, Quality Assurance, Product Development, HPLC, Laboratory, GMP, Polymers, Food Industry, Food Science, Consumer Products, Food Processing
Education
Rutgers University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Middlesex County College 2002 — 2005
AS, Chemistry
Univar January 2015 - Present
SunOpta 2014 - January 2015
Cedarlane Natural Foods 2009 - 2013
Cedarlane Natural Foods 2005 - 2008
Skills
ERP, Project Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Training, Analysis, Business Development, Project Planning, Purchasing, Sales, Finance, English, Inventory Control, Operations Management, Management, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Business Strategy, Budgets, Spanish, French, Arabic, Program Management, Strategy, Management Consulting, Team Management, Business Planning, Planning & Execution, Professional Development, Cost Control, MRP, Team Leadership, Budgeting, Task Management, Microsoft Office, Quality Assurance, Relationship Management, Problem..., Interpersonal Skill, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Oracle
Education
SKEMA Business School 2003 — 2005
Master of Science (M.S.), Management Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
Université Saint-Joseph 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
SunOpta November 2012 - August 2013
Career Transition January 2012 - November 2012
WaterGroup August 2010 - December 2011
3M October 2008 - August 2010
Aearo Technologies 2007 - October 2008
Roche Diagnostics 2003 - 2006
Thomson Consumer Electronics 1998 - 2002
Skills
Crisis Management, SAP, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Month End, Development Of People, Cross-functional Team..., Team Management, Cost Savings, Managerial Experience, Management, Career Counseling, People Development, Customer Satisfaction, Supply Chain, Program Management, Sales Management, Forecasting, Operations Management, CRM, Logistics, Business Process..., Account Management, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Leadership, Team Building, Inventory Management, Sales, Team Leadership, Change Management, Six Sigma, Training, Negotiation, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Long-term Customer..., Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving
Education
Workforce Development Training Center 2012 — 2012
GCDF, Career Development, Completed 8/1/12
Stetson University 1971 — 1975
BBA, Finance
Kiskiminetas Springs School 1969 — 1971
High School Diploma
Overhead Door Corporation - Horton Automatics September 2014 - Present
SunOpta April 2012 - September 2014
ReminderMedia October 2010 - September 2011
Prime Technology Group December 2006 - March 2010
Katherine Gibbs School January 2004 - December 2005
Carnegie Career Partners March 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Employee Recognition, Human Resources, Executive Management, Recruiting, Customer Service, Talent Acquisition, Training, Marketing, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Policy, Strategic Planning, Sales, Performance Management, Interviews, Onboarding, Hiring, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Benefits Negotiation, Workforce Planning, HR Policies, Analysis, Management, Employee Training, Payroll, Program Management, Sourcing, Talent Management, Team Building, New Hire Orientations, Coaching, Screening Resumes, Screening, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, Technical Recruiting, Leadership, Succession Planning, Start-ups, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Internet Recruiting, Change Management, Employment Law, Process Improvement
Education
Rowan University 1998 — 2002
BA, Law and Justice
SunOpta November 2014 - Present
The Connection June 2010 - October 2014
Schad, Lindstrand and Schuth, LTD October 2009 - June 2010
The Occasions Group April 2008 - November 2008
Target Corporation October 2007 - March 2008
Young America Corp September 1995 - August 2007
Skills
CRM, Event Planning, Customer Service, Call Centers, Management, Account Management
Education
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School
Dunkin' Brands April 2014 - Present
Dunkin' Brands December 2012 - April 2014
Dunkin' Brands December 2008 - December 2012
Dunkin' Brands 2007 - 2009
Togo's Eateries 2004 - 2007
Dunkin Donuts 2003 - 2004
Dunkin' Brands 2002 - 2003
Dunkin' Donuts 2000 - 2002
SunOpta 1992 - 1998
Skills
R&D, Food Science, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food, Food Technology, Food Service, Food Manufacturing, Product Development, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy, Flavors, Product Innovation
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1998 — 2000
A.O.S., Culinary
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1988 — 1992
B.S., Food Science
Land O Lakes June 2005 - Present
SunOpta September 2001 - June 2005
Michael Foods January 1998 - September 2001
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Technology, Dairy, Risk Assessment, Sanitation, Quality Auditing, ESL Packaging, Aseptic Processing, Soymilk Processing, Liquid and Pre-Cooked..., GMP, USDA, Food Industry, Quality System, Food, Quality Assurance, FDA, SQF, Food Microbiology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Manufacturing, ISO 22000, BRC, Ingredients, Meat, Food Quality
Education
South Dakota State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dairy Manufacturing
Contract May 2015 - Present
SunOpta May 2014 - Present
Taylor Farms Pacific July 2007 - May 2014
WFG 2007 - 2008
Nestor Enterprises 2006 - 2007
Doane Pet Care 2001 - 2006
Skills
Quality Assurance, HACCP, Food, GMP, Management, Food Processing, Food Technology, Food Industry, Leadership, Food Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Food Science, Food Safety, Process Improvement, Quality System, SQF, Training, Product Development, Better Process Control, Continuous Improvement
Education
St. Mary's College of California
BA, Management
University of California, Berkeley
Venus Spirits September 2013 - Present
Mamma Chia June 2010 - October 2013
Purity Organic Produce September 2011 - September 2012
Venus Food June 2011 - September 2012
SunOpta January 2011 - June 2011
Sunopta May 2005 - March 2011
Gordon Biersch Brewing April 2003 - May 2005
Gordon Biersch December 1999 - April 2003
Skills
Sourcing, Production Planning, Cost Benefit, Product Development, Packaging, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Organic Products, Food Industry, Supply Chain Management, Management, Supply Chain, FMCG, Business Development, Forecasting, Procurement, Food, Consumer Products, Supply Chain..., Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Pricing, Food Safety, HACCP, P&L Management, Logistics, Ingredients, Grocery, Retail, Food Service, Food Manufacturing, P&L, Frozen Food, Food Processing
Education
University of Oregon 1995 — 1999
Sunopta December 1999 - Present
Skills
Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Processing, Process Improvement, Ingredients, Food, Food Science, Product Development, HACCP
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1984
Canadian Harvest LP December 2014 - Present
SunOpta March 2013 - December 2014
International Dairy Queen, Inc. March 2012 - March 2013
International Dairy Queen, Inc. January 2007 - March 2012
International Dairy Queen, Inc. January 2004 - January 2007
International Dairy Queen, Inc. June 1999 - January 2004
UnitedHealth Group April 1999 - June 1999
International Dairy Queen, Inc. July 1997 - April 1999
The Pelican Group, Inc. January 1993 - July 1997
Skills
Accounting, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Customer Service, General Ledger, Income Statement, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Analysis, P&L, Management
Education
The University of North Dakota 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
J. Rettenmaier USA LP May 2015 - Present
SunOpta June 2013 - April 2015
SuperValu December 2007 - May 2013
Kemps LLC February 2001 - December 2007
Pepsi Bottling Group 1999 - 2001
Tsumura International 1995 - 1999
Michael Foods 1992 - 1995
Skills
Food Safety, Food Microbiology, HACCP, SQF, Food Industry, Food Science, BRC, Food, Dairy, Quality System, Food Manufacturing, Bakery, GMP, Sanitation, Food Processing, Grocery, Quality Assurance, Food Quality
Education
The Ohio State University 2008 — 2010
Food Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
B.S., Microbiology
SunOpta September 2008 - Present
Nolet Spirits December 2004 - July 2008
Calavo Growers Inc 1999 - 2004
Calavo Growers, Inc. 1998 - 1999
Calavo Growers, Inc. 1992 - 1998
Skills
Pricing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Sales, Management, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Troubleshooting, Sales Operations, Product Development, Purchasing, Marketing
Education
University of Portland 1985 — 1989
BA, Marketing & Management
SunOpta November 2012 - Present
Intevac November 2008 - July 2012
Intevac, Inc. July 1995 - November 2008
Videonics 1989 - 1992
Skills
Business Process, MRP, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, ERP
Education
Santa Clara University 1986 — 1988
MBA, Finance
Beloit College 1974 — 1979
BA, Economics and Intl Relations
SunOpta January 2014 - Present
Target February 2013 - December 2013
Target August 2011 - February 2013
Target August 2010 - August 2011
Target August 2007 - August 2010
Macy's North May 2003 - August 2007
Schwan's Consumer Brands May 2002 - May 2003
General Mills July 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Project Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Merchandising, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Customer Insight, Product Marketing, Forecasting
Education
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business
MBA, Marketing
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Finance
Central California Alliance for Health November 2014 - Present
SunOpta September 2013 - November 2014
Easton Bell Sports June 2011 - September 2013
Dole Food Company November 2010 - June 2011
SuperValu January 2008 - October 2010
Medica 2000 - 2008
Skills
Forecasting, Essbase, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, P&L, Pricing, Accounting, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Access, Hyperion Enterprise, Account Reconciliation, PeopleSoft, General Ledger, Strategic Financial...
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Bachelor of Science (BS), Statistics
Prime Healthcare Management, Inc. November 2014 - Present
HealthSmart Management Services Organization, Inc. April 2011 - May 2014
SunOpta March 2009 - April 2011
Medical Capital March 2002 - September 2008
Philippine National Bank February 1995 - May 2001
Far East Bank & Trust February 1992 - February 1995
Far East Bank & Trust April 1989 - February 1992
Skills
Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, GAAP, General Ledger, Corporate Finance, Auditing, Process Improvement
Education
University of Santo Tomas
BS, Accounting
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. February 2012 - Present
SunOpta March 2013 - October 2013
Thomson Reuters October 2011 - February 2012
Target January 2011 - September 2011
Accenture March 2010 - December 2010
Providence Health & Services October 2009 - February 2010
People's United Bank October 2008 - October 2009
Texas Concrete Company July 2007 - August 2008
Texas A&M University-Kingsville November 2005 - December 2006
Skills
SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, MOSS 2007, Sharepoint 2010, Shared Services, Infopath 2010, Infopath 2007, ASP.NET, JavaScript, REST, Microsoft Office..., InfoPath, Visual Studio, C#, Databases, Windows Server, Web Services, VB.NET, ADO.NET, Integration, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SDLC
Education
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 2005 — 2006
MS, Computer Science
Healthland January 2015 - Present
Douglas County Hospital, Alexandria MN June 2013 - January 2015
SunOpta July 2012 - June 2013
Healthland January 2011 - July 2012
Healthland formerly Dairyland July 2009 - January 2011
Healthland July 2008 - July 2009
Healthland formerly Dairland 2008 - July 2009
Rural Cellular Corp 2003 - 2006
Rural Cellular Corp 2000 - 2003
Tastefully Simple 1998 - 1999
Skills
Microsoft Certified..., Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, Finance, Business Process, Business Analysis, ERP, Business Process..., Budgets, Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Project Management, Payroll, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Banking, Leadership, Project Planning, Management, Software Implementation, Microsoft Excel, Change Management, Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, Healthcare Information..., Software Documentation
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 1990 — 1993
BS, Accounting
Illinois Corn Processing, LLC October 2011 - Present
Osage Bio Energy April 2008 - September 2011
ASA Alliances December 2006 - December 2007
SunOpta June 1997 - September 2006
Skills
Change Management, Organizational..., Human Development
Education
University of Louisville 1998 — 2002
BS, Human Resource Development
SunOpta March 2014 - Present
Sensient Flavors November 2010 - Present
Quality Ingredients Corporation March 2010 - November 2010
Mars Snackfood June 2000 - March 2010
Kraft Foods March 1993 - June 2000
Skills
Raw Materials, Food Safety, Ingredients, Food Industry, Lean Manufacturing, P&L Management, Food, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, R&D, Production Planning, FMCG, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, TPM, Team Building, Dairy, ISO 22000, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Bakery, Food Technology, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Quality System, Plant Management, Product Development, Flavors, SQF, GMP, 5S, Dairy Products, Sensory Evaluation, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Food Microbiology, BRC, Consumer Products, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, Quality Management, Food Quality, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Confectionery, Manufacturing..., SPC, Capital Projects, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Operations
Education
St. Norbert College 1984 — 1988
BS, Biology, Chemistry
SunOpta August 1998 - May 2014
Skills
Food Safety, Ingredients, Food, Supply Chain, Management, Food Industry, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, HACCP, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Procurement, Negotiation, Microsoft Office
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
SunOpta August 2015 - Present
SunOpta July 2014 - Present
Milk Specialties Company March 2010 - July 2014
Nash Finch Company February 2007 - March 2010
ConAgra Foods April 2004 - February 2007
Fresh Express February 1998 - April 2004
Dole Food Company June 1995 - February 1998
Mission Foods June 1991 - June 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Safety Management..., Process Improvement, Risk Assessment, Quality Assurance, Management, Workers Compensation, Auditing, Procurement, Operations Management, Logistics, Project Management, Training, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Awareness, Leadership, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building
Education
Monterey College of Law 1998 — 2002
J.D., Law
University of Southern California 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Safety
Leuzinger High School
Hitachi GST September 2007 - March 2010
SunOpta January 2005 - September 2007
Master Halco, Inc July 2003 - January 2005
Fleischmann's Vinegar, Inc. 1999 - 2003
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
City of Vaughan May 2014 - Present
City of Vaughan April 2013 - Present
City of Vaughan July 2008 - Present
SunOpta 2006 - 2008
Skills
Forecasting, Budgeting, Excel, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Cost Analysis, Process Improvement, Accounting, Consolidation, Team Building, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, P&L, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Budgets
Education
University of Guelph 1988 — 1992
BScHK
John F Ross 1983 — 1988
North Dakota State University March 2015 - Present
SunOpta January 2007 - March 2015
AI Partners April 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Agriculture, BRC, Manufacturing, HACCP, ISO 22000, Food Safety, GMP, Quality Assurance, Dairy, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Food Manufacturing, Food Quality, Production Planning, Quality Auditing, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Food, Product Development, Food Processing, Frozen Food, Food Technology, Dairy Products, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston 1993 — 1997
B.S.- Animal Industries Mgmt, Nutrition, Animal Husbandry
SunOpta August 2014 - December 2014
Satellite Healthcare April 2013 - June 2014
Centre for Neuro Skills September 2012 - December 2012
Alameda County Bar Association August 2012 - August 2012
Classic Vacations February 2011 - May 2011
Bio-Rad Laboratories June 2008 - April 2010
Paradigm Healthcare Services January 2005 - September 2005
Women’s Cancer Resource Center January 2004 - June 2004
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2004
BA, Public Health, Anthropology
University of California, Berkeley
B. A
University of California, Berkeley
B. A, Public Health
The Ingredient House llc September 2006 - Present
SunOpta March 2004 - September 2006
Nutrinova September 1994 - March 2004
FMC BioPolymer September 1988 - September 1993
Andersen Consulting September 1987 - September 1989
Education
The University of Chicago 1985 — 1987
MBA, Finance & International Business
University of Illinois at Chicago 1981 — 1985
BS, Econometrics
gardein™ October 2014 - Present
Garden Protein International October 2009 - April 2015
Nutri-Nation Functional Foods January 2008 - October 2009
Brookside Foods Ltd. January 2007 - January 2008
SunOpta January 2005 - December 2006
The University of British Columbia April 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Food, Product Development, Food Science, Food Safety, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Food Processing, Quality Assurance, R&D, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Dairy, Food Microbiology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, Ingredients
Education
Simon Fraser University 2014 — 2014
Diploma, Applied Project Management
IFT 2013 — 2013
Flavor Interactions in Foods
The University of British Columbia 2001 — 2004
B.Sc, Food Science
University of the Fraser Valley 1999 — 2001
Diploma, General Studies
SunOpta March 2014 - Present
The National Food Laboratory January 2011 - June 2013
Cargill 2008 - 2009
Cargill Texturizing Solutions 2006 - 2009
Degussa acquired by Cargill January 2005 - May 2006
Sales and Business Development Consultant 1999 - 2005
FMC Corporation 1995 - 1999
FMC Corporation 1991 - 1995
Culinary Brands and Specialty Brands 1986 - 1991
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc 1984 - 1986
Skills
Food, Food Processing, Dairy, Food Safety, Consumer Products, Process Improvement, Food Technology, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Management, Product Development, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Ingredients, Food Industry
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1992 — 1994
MBA, Marketing
University of California, Davis 1979 — 1983
BS, Food Science
SunOpta January 2015 - Present
SunOpta November 2011 - January 2015
SunOpta (purchased Dahlgren) December 2010 - November 2011
Dahlgren & Company, Inc. March 2006 - November 2010
Dahlgren & Company, Inc. December 2003 - March 2006
Dahlgren & Company, Inc. November 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Time Management, Networking, Trade Shows, National Accounts, Shipping, Export, Transportation, Freight, Pricing, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Product Development, Inventory Management, Management, Team Building, CRM Program Management, Project Management, Business Process, Microsoft Office, Communication
Education
University of Minnesota Crookston 2002 — 2004
AAS, Marketing & Management
Crookston High School 1994 — 1998
High School
SunOpta December 2012 - Present
SunOpta March 2009 - November 2012
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2006
Economics, Economics and Accounting
SunOpta April 2013 - Present
SunOpta March 2012 - April 2013
SunOpta 2007 - 2012
Jennie-O Turkey Store May 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Food Safety, Food, Troubleshooting, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, SAP, Software Documentation, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Outlook, Manufacturing
Education
St. John's University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
SunOpta October 2011 - Present
SunOpta October 2008 - October 2011
The Ohio State University September 2006 - August 2008
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute January 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Visual Basic, ICP-OES, Gas Chromatography, UV/Vis, Spectrometer, Refractometer, Karl Fisher, DSC, Instron, Viscometer, CEM, AFM, Spray Drying, Microsoft Office, C++, Oil Analysis, Biogas, Vegetable Oil Refinery, Separators/Decanters, Differential Scanning...
Education
The Ohio State University 2006 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science and Technology
Southwest Minnesota State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
SunOpta 2006 - 2012
Education
Thomas Jefferson High School 1991 — 1995
Diploma
Rasmussen College-Minnesota
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
SunOpta January 2015 - Present
General Mills November 2008 - January 2015
California Natural Products November 1998 - November 2008
Pacific Coast Producers August 1990 - November 1998
Skills
Leadership, Team Building, Manufacturing, Product Development, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Preventive Maintenance, Factory, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Inspection, Inventory Management, Management, FMCG, SAP
Education
San Joaquin Delta College
PRO REP GROUP 2008 - Present
SunOpta January 2000 - January 2005
Pro Rep Marketing January 1995 - 2000
Music Express Magazine (SoundCAN & Impact) 1993 - 1995
Trick or Treat Entertainment September 1989 - 1992
Red River Community College August 1988 - September 1989
YM/YWCA January 1983 - 1988
Skills
Team Building, Account Management, Sports, Music, Business Development, Project Planning
Education
University of Alberta 1978 — 1982
BA of Recreation Administration, Outdoor Education
Valet Hospitality Services - Jack London Square August 2014 - Present
SunOpta January 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Management, Social Skills, Customer Service
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business-Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
Capital One 2010 - Present
Volt 2009 - 2010
SunOpta 2008 - 2009
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Communication, Customer relationships, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Reports, Financial Reporting, Oral & Written..., Confidentiality, Negotiation, Documentation, Bank Reconciliation, Close Attention to..., Billing statements, Tax Preparation, Business Math, Research
Education
University of Phoenix
AA Degree, Business
SimplexGrinnell September 2007 - Present
System Design Inc. July 1999 - Present
SunOpta May 2004 - September 2007
Skills
Hydraulic Calculations, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Material Take Off, Fire Protection, NFPA, AutoCAD, NICET, Construction, Forklift Operator, Submittals
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2000 — 2001
Cambridge Isanti High School 1996 — 2000
SunOpta December 2012 - Present
Skills
HACCP, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Food Industry, Food Safety, SQF, Sensory Evaluation, Food Microbiology, BRC, Ingredients, ISO 22000, GMP, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Quality Auditing, Food Quality, Dairy, Food, Food Science
Education
University of California, Davis
Food Scientist