Topco Associates LLC
Industry: Retail company
DescriptionTopco Associates LLC is the largest American retail food GPO and the third largest private company in Illinois. Headquarters: Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Founded: 28 September 1944 Area served: United States of America Key people: Randy Skoda President & CEO Subsidiaries: TopSource LLC, NuVal, LLC Type of business: Privately held company
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Topco Associates LLC Employees
Power Plant Services May 2013 - Present
Power Plant Services July 2012 - Present
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock February 1994 - June 2012
Topco Associates LLC April 1993 - February 1994
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, MS Project, Software, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Server Architecture, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office..., VMware ESX, Viewstar, Symantec Endpoint..., Forefront, Microsoft TMG, Windows 7, Windows Server, Ceridian Payroll System, IBM Cognos, Symantec Backup Exec, Sage FAS, HelpStar, Microsoft SQL Server, Barracuda Spam Firewall, Microsoft Forefront, Microsoft ISA, HP LeftHand SAN, Arcserve, ShoreTel, TMG, Cabling, Switches, Cisco Wireless, System Administration, Backup Exec, SharePoint, Cognos, Virtualization, VMware, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, vSphere, SAN, Cisco Technologies, System Deployment, Hyper-V
Education
Illinois State University 1984 — 1988
Liberal Arts
Roosevelt University 1989 — 1990
Journalism
DePaul University 2004 — 2005
Computer Science
Topco Associates LLC January 2007 - July 2014
Topco Associates LLC October 2003 - December 2006
Shurfine International 1993 - 2002
Graphic Products 1989 - 1992
Graphic Products 1987 - 1989
Skills
Brand Development, Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Packaging, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Merchandising, Budgets, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, P&L Management, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Brand Architecture, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Creative Strategy, Marketing Research, Strategy, Branding & Identity, Food Packaging, Retail Packaging, Brand Awareness, Strategic Partnerships, Creative Briefs, Creativity, Project Management, Collaborative Leadership, Client Liaison, Client Presentation, CPG Industry, Private Label, Shopper Marketing, Concept Development, Grocery
Education
American Academy of Art
Topco Associates LLC October 2014 - Present
Skills
Marketing, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Process, Account Management, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Business Relationship..., Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Marketing Research, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Pricing, Pivot Tables, Excel, Customer Relations, PowerPoint, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, P&L Management, Microsoft CRM, Queries, Access, Food & Beverage, Beverage Marketing, Revenue Management, Category Analysis, Food Retail, Merchandising Strategies, Team Supervision, Creative Problem Solving, Product Development, Forecasting, Word, Key Account Management, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Time Management, Management, Inside Sales, Margin Analysis
Education
DePaul University 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Information Systems with Business Intelligence concentration
DePaul University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
Topco Associates LLC November 2011 - Present
North Shore School District 112 July 2005 - November 2011
Grainger November 1994 - July 2005
Skills
Heating and Air..., Electrical..., Building Operations, Facilities Operations, Building Maintenance, HVAC Controls, Building Automation, HVAC, Building Services, Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Building Management..., Plumbing, Maintenance, Energy Conservation, Boilers, Preventive Maintenance, Energy Management, Electricity, Wiring, Facilities Management, BACnet, Life Safety, Energy Efficiency, Blueprint Reading, Mechanical Systems, Maintenance, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Operations Management
Education
College of Lake County 2001 — 2005
Certification, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration /Technician (
Topco Associates LLC November 2007 - Present
All States Rentals September 2005 - October 2007
Fidelity Investments March 2000 - September 2005
State Street 1998 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Ariba, Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Procurement, Purchasing, Project Management, Sales, Sourcing, Forecasting, Global Sourcing, Inventory Management, Retail, Pricing, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Team Building, Vendor Management
Education
Northeastern University - Graduate School of Business Administration 2001 — 2004
MBA
Bridgewater State University 1993 — 1997
BS, Finance, Economics
Expeditors August 2014 - Present
Expeditors August 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 2014 - 2014
Siemens Industry US 2013 - 2013
Amglo Kemlite Labs 2007 - 2011
Pex Pool Plus 2003 - 2006
Lucyna Travel Agency September 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Shipping, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, MRP, Demand Planning, Customs Brokerage, Product Development, Logistics
Education
Academy of Physical Education in Poznan 1996 — 2001
Master's degree, Politics of tourism, 5
Wladyslaw Jagiello High School in Debica
SGS International July 2012 - Present
Topco Associates LLC January 1989 - July 2012
Hickory Farms of Ohio 1985 - 1989
Skills
Art Direction, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Graphic Design, Management, Packaging, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photography, Corporate Identity, InDesign, Brand Development, Event Planning, Concept Development, Graphics, Adobe Acrobat, Brochures, Layout, Visual Communication, Direct Mail, Typography, Catalogs, Illustration, Logo Design, Image Manipulation, Mac, Dreamweaver, Pre-press, Posters, Advertising, Image Editing, Branding & Identity, Retail Packaging, Newsletters, Digital Illustration
Education
Bowling Green State University
BFA, Graphic Design
Topco Associates LLC November 2014 - Present
MARKET DYNAMICS INC June 2013 - November 2014
Pars Ice Cream February 2011 - May 2013
Central Bank of Tunisia June 2009 - September 2009
Union Internationale de Banques June 2008 - September 2008
Taher Trading December 2007 - May 2008
Skills
SQL, Market Research, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Management, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Tableau, Strategy, Product Development, Analysis, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Customer Insight, Analytics
Education
Université de Tunis 2007 — 2010
Economics and Financial Engineering
RJO Produce Marketing June 2007 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2004 - June 2007
RJO Produce Dist September 1993 - July 2004
Sterling Oak Produce Dist September 1988 - September 1993
Produce West Inc. June 1980 - September 1988
Skills
Food, Retail, Merchandising, Income Statement, Sales Management, Pricing, Fruit, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Product Development, Grocery, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Management, Marketing, Vegetables, Team Building, Customer Service, Budgets, Profit, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Sales, P&L, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Logistics, P&L Management
Education
California State University-Fresno
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Salesforce August 2013 - Present
Yesmail August 2012 - March 2013
United Airlines April 2011 - August 2012
LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS October 2009 - April 2011
Topco Associates LLC April 2008 - January 2009
GMR Marketing January 2003 - July 2007
BMG Entertainment June 2001 - June 2002
Universal Music Group January 2000 - June 2001
Metro Chicago October 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Apple Software, Project Management, Marketing Management, Unica, Customer Service, Social Media Measurement, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Photography, Content Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Account Management, Social Media, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Event Planning, Google Analytics, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Confluence, Basecamp, Message Tracker, CheetahMail, Enterprise Software, Salesforce.com, Graphic Design, Training, Sales, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Entertainment, Media Management (Business and Marketing
Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies September 2013 - Present
Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies October 2011 - September 2013
Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies September 2009 - October 2011
Midland Paper, Packaging + Supplies September 2005 - September 2009
Topco Associates LLC December 2003 - April 2005
F&F Foods September 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Packaging, Key Account Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
National Louis University- Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business
School of Business - National Louis University in Nowym Saczu
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Topco Associates LLC September 2011 - August 2015
Casual Male Retail Group July 2010 - September 2011
Filene's Basement September 2009 - July 2010
Schwilliamz Creative Consultants September 2008 - December 2008
Filene's Basement March 2006 - May 2008
Filene's Basement August 2004 - March 2006
MERRILL LYNCH CORPORATION January 2002 - February 2002
Skills
Retail, Purchasing, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Fashion, Strategic Sourcing, Competitive Analysis, Apparel, Pricing, Assortment, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Sales, Management, Marketing, Private Label
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2009
MBA
Endicott College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing
University of Westminster 2002 — 2002
POM Wonderful November 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC February 2012 - November 2014
Jost Farms May 2007 - September 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Profit, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Account Management, Team Building, Teamwork
Education
College of the Sequoias
Ag Business, Agricultural Business and Management
Independent Design Professional June 2015 - Present
Kaleidoscope ® February 2014 - June 2015
Topco Associates LLC May 2012 - February 2014
Senrich Design January 2011 - May 2012
Topco Associates LLC October 2007 - January 2011
Brandimage September 2003 - November 2006
Haugaard Creative November 2002 - September 2003
Kraft Foods September 1993 - November 2002
J. Walter Thompson January 1985 - June 1988
Foote, Cone & Belding June 1984 - September 1986
Skills
Interaction Design, Branding & Identity, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Advertising, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Art Direction, Marketing, Graphic Design, Product Development, Logo Design, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Retail, Brand Management, Brochures, Creative Strategy, Typography, Strategy, Trade Shows, Visual Communication, Brand Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite, Catalogs, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Corporate Branding, Illustrator, Mac, InDesign, Layout, Graphics, Design Strategy, Pre-press, Consumer Products, Art, Integrated Marketing, Adobe Acrobat, Image Editing, Digital Illustration, Collateral, Retail Packaging
Education
American Academy of Art
Communications Design
University of Illinois at Chicago
Fine Art
Topco Associates LLC July 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC November 2012 - Present
Network Services Company November 2011 - November 2012
PNC 2007 - September 2010
Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Excel
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2011
B.S., ACCOUNTING
Sysco December 2013 - Present
Sysco January 2009 - December 2013
Sysco March 2004 - January 2009
Sysco February 1999 - March 2004
Topco Associates LLC January 1994 - February 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Food Industry, SAP, Strategic Planning, Food Science, Team Building, Supplier Negotiation, Joint Business Planning
Education
Colorado State University 1992 — 1994
Master's Degree, Meat Science
Texas A&M University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Sciences
Beam January 2012 - Present
Beam Global Spirits & Wine October 2009 - January 2012
Beam Global Spirits & Wine January 2007 - October 2009
Future Brands LLC March 2001 - December 2006
Jim Beam Brands April 1997 - March 2001
The Nielsen Company June 1995 - April 1997
Topco Associates LLC January 1990 - June 1995
Skills
Spectra, Category Management, Shopper Marketing, Team Building, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Nielsen, Consumer Insights, IRI, Management, Customer Insight, Analytics, Alcoholic Beverages, Consumer Products, FMCG, Market Planning, Market Research, Sales, Brand Management, Strategy, Pricing, Beverage Industry, Wine Tasting, National Accounts, Retail, Trade Marketing, Key Account Development, Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Leadership
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1989 — 1990
MBA, Marketing
DePaul University 1984 — 1988
BS, Marketing
Ventura Coastal, LLC May 2006 - August 2008
Topco Associates LLC June 2001 - December 2005
Morgan Stanley June 2000 - April 2001
The Oppenheimer Group August 1994 - May 2000
Education
California State University, Fresno 1991 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Economics
College of the Sequoias 1988 — 1991
General ed
M. S. Management Corporation September 1998 - Present
General Binding Corporation September 1989 - August 1998
Topco Associates LLC August 1986 - August 1989
Skills
Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Banking, Accounting, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Invoicing, Corporate Finance, General Ledger, Auditing, Cash Flow
Education
Barat College of DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree in Management and Business concentration in Accounting, Accounting
Wilbur Wright Community College
Associate's degree, Lberal Arts
Revolution Brands May 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2014 - May 2015
Topco Associates LLC November 2013 - July 2014
Topco Associates LLC October 2012 - November 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation May 2012 - October 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation December 2011 - May 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation February 2011 - December 2011
Bidsync April 2010 - December 2010
Engineering & Technology Start-ups (ETS) February 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Business Strategy, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Private Label, Product Development, SPSS, Analysis, Training, Sales, Predictive Modeling, Cluster Analysis, Cross-functional..., Email Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Pricing, Regression, Presentations, Marketing
Education
Brigham Young University 2007 — 2010
Business Management, Marketing
Topco Associates LLC May 2013 - Present
KI Teknology August 2013 - December 2013
Axis Communications January 2013 - May 2013
ACCENTURE March 2011 - August 2012
ACCENTURE December 2009 - February 2011
Netblade Solutions January 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Business Strategy, Strategic Consulting, IT Consulting, Software Project..., Release Management, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Requirements Analysis, Automation Tester, Manual Testing, Test Planning, Test Management, PL/SQL, QTP, Oracle, User Acceptance Testing, Consulting, Regression Testing, Requirements Gathering, SQL, Test Automation, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Leadership
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Don Bosco Institute of Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Engineering
Marthoma Public School 2001 — 2003
SSC, Mathematics and Computer Science
Anixter January 2015 - Present
Anixter August 1998 - December 2014
Topco Associates LLC January 1995 - August 1998
Baxter Healthcare 1985 - 1994
American Hospital Supply October 1978 - October 1985
Ernst & Young June 1977 - September 1978
Skills
Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Warehousing, P&L Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., 3PL, Budgets, Business Process..., Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Planning, Distribution Center..., ERP, Integration, Income Statement, Logistics Management, Management, Materials Management, Mergers, Program Management, Transportation, Transportation..., Inventory Control, Negotiation, Procurement, Reverse Logistics, Shipping, Strategic Planning, Supply Management, Vendor Management
Education
Augustana College 1973 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting and Business/Management
Augustana College 1973 — 1977
BA, Business and Accounting
Topco Associates LLC March 2014 - Present
Walgreens July 2013 - March 2014
Walgreens June 2009 - July 2013
Walgreens May 2008 - May 2009
Trinkle Design Associates September 2008 - December 2008
BWR Construction June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Access, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Merchandising, Retail, Financial Analysis, Marketing, AS400 system, Microsoft Project, Hiring Practices, Interviews, Sales, Forecasting
Education
Bryant University 2005 — 2009
BSBA, Management
Gel4Med, LLC June 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC May 2015 - August 2015
Gavin de Becker & Associates, L.P. June 2010 - July 2014
Lake Tahoe Financial January 2013 - December 2013
United States Marine Corps March 2006 - December 2009
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Sierra Nevada College
BSBA, Finance and Economics, Magna Cum Laude with Honors
Middlebury College
MiddCORE
Topco Associates LLC 2014 - Present
Unilever 2009 - 2014
Nestle 2005 - 2008
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream 2000 - 2005
Skills
Financial Analysis, Strategy, Forecasting, Management, Business Development, Leadership, Sales Management, Sales, Retail, Strategic Planning, Budgets, P&L Management, Direct Sales, Selling, Market Analysis, National Accounts, Grocery, Product Development, Pricing, Negotiation, Shopper Marketing, Analysis, Performance Management, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Coaching, AC Nielsen, Consumer Products, Account Management, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Distributed Team..., Business Planning, Direct Store Delivery, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Team Building
Education
Park University 2002 — 2006
BA, Marketing, 3.76 GPA Graduated Magna Cum Laude
College of DuPage 1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.13 GPA
Ahold July 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC January 2012 - July 2013
H-E-B November 2000 - January 2012
Consul-Med/Healthcare Consultants 1996 - 2000
Procter & Gamble 1990 - 1996
Universidad Metropolitana - UNIMET 1991 - 1995
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Product Development, Product Launch, Project Finance, Strategic Leadership, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Merchandising, Strategic Analysis, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Promotions, Consumer Insights, Packaging, Advertising, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Private Label, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing, Team Leadership, Program Management, Retail, Management, Analysis, Business Planning
Education
Kellogg Graduate School of Management 2001 — 2001
Consumer Marketing Strategy
Universidad Metropolitana (VE) 1986 — 1991
Business Administration, Marketing/Brand Management, Finance/Accounting
Cornell University
Harvard Business School
Topco Associates LLC October 2011 - Present
United Feather & Down October 2008 - October 2011
United Feather & Down September 2008 - October 2011
Skills
Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Product Development, Budgets, Logistics, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Import, Manufacturing, Distribution Center..., Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Grocery
Education
Roosevelt University 1991 — 2000
classes toward a BA, Accounting
College of DuPage 1989 — 1991
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Topco Associates LLC December 2014 - Present
Sierra Packaging & Converting March 2013 - November 2014
NCH Marketing Services June 2010 - March 2013
NCH Marketing Services December 2006 - June 2010
Casa Central 2003 - 2006
Skills
Promotions, Account Management, Customer Relations, Database Administration, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Social Networking, Advertising, Public Relations, Direct Mail, Product Marketing, Market Research, Brand Management, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research, Facebook, Sales, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Online Marketing, Salesforce.com, Digital Marketing
Education
DePaul University 2000 — 2003
Bachelors, Psychology
Augustana College 1999 — 2000
Massage Envy Spa January 2015 - Present
k101 Agency September 2014 - December 2014
Massage Envy Spa September 2014 - December 2014
RuffaloCODY June 2013 - May 2014
Bowling Green State University August 2010 - May 2014
Bowling Green State University July 2013 - December 2013
Arts Commission of Greater Toledo June 2013 - August 2013
Topco Associates LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association May 2011 - August 2011
Northern Suburban Special Education District June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Time Management, Customer Service, Student Development, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Facebook, Advertising
Education
Bowling Green State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstration, Marketing and International Business
Universite De Strasbourg 2013 — 2013
International Business
Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC July 2008 - October 2014
Houghton Mifflin July 2007 - July 2008
Solectron (FinePitch) June 2005 - July 2007
Teradyne, Inc. July 2002 - June 2005
Temple Emanuel August 2002 - July 2004
Babson College September 1999 - May 2002
Fiber Optic Network Solutions (FONS) June 2000 - January 2001
Paine Webber May 1999 - June 1999
Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. September 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Project Management, Logistics Analysis, Financial Reporting, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Procurement, SAP, Strategic Sourcing, Excel, PowerPoint, Contract Negotiations, Supplier Management, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Contract Negotiation, MRP, Supply Management
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2011
MBA, Supply Chain Management, Finance
Babson College 1998 — 2002
BS, Business Management
University of Westminster 2001 — 2001
N/A, Study Abroad (London, UK)
Doherty Memorial High School (Worcester, MA) 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma, General Studies
Topco Associates LLC 2011 - Present
Caitlin Plank, Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Communications Consultant 2008 - Present
Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2013 - 2015
Joliet Junior College 2012 - 2013
Edelman 2009 - 2011
Skills
Nutrition, Writing, Editing, Nutrition Education, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Presentation Development, Wellness Coaching, Wellness Programs, Nutritional Counseling, Nutrition Consulting, Social Media, Health, Wellness, Food Writing, Food Industry, Regulatory Requirements, Project Management, Data Analysis, Health Education
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2011
MS, Integrated Marketing and Communications
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center 2008 — 2009
Dietetic Internship
Benedictine University 2005 — 2007
BS, Nutrition
Moraine Valley Community College 2003 — 2005
AA, Liberal Arts
Boston Beer Company September 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC April 2014 - September 2015
Topco Associates LLC September 2011 - April 2014
Topco Associates LLC June 2008 - September 2011
Hasbro, Inc. February 2006 - June 2008
Lahey Clinic December 2007 - May 2008
Reebok June 2003 - February 2006
Skills
Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Six Sigma, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Program Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Strategy, Procurement, Inventory Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership
Education
Boston University Questrom School of Business 2005 — 2008
Masters, Business Administration
Stonehill College 1999 — 2003
BA, Psychology
Topco Associates LLC January 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC October 2011 - January 2013
Topco Associates LLC September 2010 - October 2011
Topco Associates LLC November 2007 - September 2009
Topco Associates LLC November 2006 - November 2007
Topco Associates LLC November 2005 - November 2006
Topco Associates LLC November 2004 - November 2005
Robert Half Finance & Accounting August 2004 - October 2004
Gold Medal Products Company May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Product Development, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Pricing, Supply Chain..., Business Strategy, Management, Negotiation, Private Label, Supply Chain, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Grocery, P&L Management, Customer Service, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Logistics, Supply Management, Vendor Management, Inventory Control, Business Planning, Business Process..., Analytics, Income Statement, Supplier Negotiation, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Team Building, Retail, Risk Management, Budgets, Food, Auditing, Leadership, Profit, IRI
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2015
J.D., Business Law, 3.47
DePaul University 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Applied Economics & SEV, 3.85
Carmel Catholic
High School
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business
BBA, Finance & Organizational Management
Topco Associates LLC October 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC March 2013 - October 2014
Walgreens June 2012 - February 2013
Walgreens November 2011 - June 2012
CBS Radio : WSCR 670 The Score June 2011 - October 2011
CBS Radio : WCFS 105.9 FM June 2011 - August 2011
Clear Channel Radio : WKSC 103.5 KISS FM December 2010 - June 2011
Allstate April 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Social Media, Marketing, Constant Contact, Facebook, Sales, Management, E-commerce, Merchandising, Social Networking, Photoshop, Project Coordination, Dependable Team Player, Cross-functional Team..., Situational Leadership, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, Event Management, Spanish, PromoSuite, Item Processing, WordPress, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Customer Service, Writing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelors, Arts, Entertainment & Media Management; Marketing and Promotions
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2009 - 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - 2009
Topco Associates LLC 1996 - 2004
Sunshine Biscuits, Inc., Salerno Division 1989 - 1996
Skills
Marketing Management, P&L Responsibility, Product Management, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Pgm Development, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Budget Management, Vendor Relationships, Trade Show Marketing, Sales Management, Marketing, Product Development, Budgets, Trade Shows, Leadership, Sales, Business Development, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, CRM, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Direct Sales, Account Management, B2B, New Business Development, Solution Selling, P&L Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Negotiation, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Management, Market Planning, Team Building, Product Launch, Customer Satisfaction, Product Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Customer Retention, Market Analysis, E-commerce
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing / Management
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Topco Associates LLC August 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC March 2013 - Present
Resolution Media August 2010 - March 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers January 2009 - August 2010
PricewaterhouseCoopers January 2008 - January 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers January 2006 - January 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 1995 - January 2006
Skills
Accounting, Recruiting, Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Employee Relations, Financial Reporting, Talent Management, Onboarding, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Budgets, Process Improvement, Project Management, College Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Microsoft Excel, Training, Change Management, Succession Planning, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Interviews
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Management
Wright College
Associate of Arts
DePaul University
ACH Food Companies September 2014 - Present
ACH Food Companies May 2013 - September 2014
Wrigley January 2012 - May 2013
Wrigley April 2010 - January 2012
Wrigley December 2009 - April 2010
Wrigley May 2008 - December 2009
Topco Associates LLC October 2005 - May 2008
Topco Associates LLC September 2002 - October 2005
Skills
Marketing, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Nielsen, Marketing Research, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, FMCG
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2010
MBA, Marketing Management
Boston College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
Benet
Benet
Topco Associates LLC 1985 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 1985 - 2011
Skills
IRI, Inventory Control, PowerPoint, Private Label, Sales, Customer Insight, Perishables, Customer Service, Retail, Food, Consumer Products, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Grocery, Product Development, Profit, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Pricing, Procurement, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Management, Retail Category..., Merchandising, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Account Management, Assortment, CPFR, Categorization, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Food Industry, Food Service, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Leadership, Market Planning, National Accounts, Nielsen, P, Planograms, Sales Management, Shopper Marketing
Education
Capella University 1998 — 1999
Business Administration and Management, General
Central Michigan University 1982 — 1984
M.A., Organization and Management
Gustavus Adolphus College 1968 — 1972
B.A., Psychology
Jerde Appraisals September 2014 - Present
Klassen Appraisals, Inc. January 2011 - September 2014
TopSource LLC August 2011 - August 2012
Topco Associates LLC December 2010 - August 2011
Topco Associates LLC March 2009 - December 2010
DPI Specialty Foods April 2007 - December 2008
DPI Specialty Foods November 2005 - April 2007
Postal Annex November 2003 - July 2005
A+ Teaching Supplies May 2003 - December 2003
A.H. Ventures August 1996 - May 2003
Skills
Purchasing, Management, Procurement, Pricing, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Merchandising, Retail, Grocery, Sales, Supply Chain, Food, P&L
Education
a la mode, inc. 2013 — 2013
Appraisal Mobile Workshop
Allied Schools 2011 — 2013
Certified Residential Real Estate Appraisal Course
Cal State San Marcos 1998 — 2003
BS, Business Administration with an Emphasis in Accounting
Zoro Tools (subsidiary of W.W. Grainger) June 2013 - Present
Leaders for Merchandise Managers in the Greater Chicago Area 2011 - Present
Topco Associates LLC June 2012 - February 2013
Super D 2010 - February 2011
Hinda Incentives January 2004 - April 2009
Carlson Marketing Group April 1988 - February 2003
Skills
E-commerce, Product Development, B2B, Merchandising, Catalogs, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Program Management, Account Management, Team Building, Customer Service, CRM, Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Business Development, Vendor Management, Sales, Forecasting, Vendor Relations, Customer Relations, New Business Development, Promotions, Strategy Development, Web Product Content, Multi-channel Retail, Category Management, Supplier Relations, Django, Web Link, Commerce Hub, NetSuite, SQL, Oracle, Order Power, PeopleSoft, Rep Link, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Profit, Sourcing
Education
Arizona State University
B.S. Business Administration, Production & Operations Management
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Under Grad, Business/Commerce, General
Topco Associates, LLC September 2010 - Present
KeHE Distributors, LLC May 2009 - September 2010
KeHE Distributors, LLC May 2008 - April 2009
Collections Etc. Inc. August 2002 - 2008
LTD Commodities, LLC February 1999 - June 2002
Safelite Auto Glass Corporation February 1990 - January 1999
Skills
Call Center, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Retail, Team Building, Vendor Management, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Performance Management, Call Centers, Leadership, Training, Sales Management, Management, Pricing, Budgets, Sales Operations, Outlook, Access, Time Management, Human Resources, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, Account Management, Merchandising, Team Leadership
Education
DePaul University
BA Candidate, Business Management
Topco Associates LLC December 2011 - Present
Topco Associates LLC April 2005 - May 2012
Old Town Partners July 2002 - March 2005
Sayers November 1996 - June 2002
KPMG Peat Marwick July 1984 - March 1993
Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 1980 — 1984
Topco Associates LLC March 2013 - Present
Millington Financial Advisors, LLC September 2009 - February 2013
Water Tower Financial Partners, LLC May 2009 - September 2009
Oak Brook Park District June 2007 - September 2009
Ogilvy Action July 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Quantitative Analytics, Asset Managment, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Investments, Portfolio Management, Valuation
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2014
Masters of Business Administration, Finance, 3.57
DePaul University 2004 — 2009
BSC, Finance
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. May 2014 - Present
DSC Logistics February 2014 - April 2014
Topco Associates LLC October 2012 - February 2014
Sg2 June 2010 - September 2012
Icon Identity Solutions May 2007 - June 2010
Icon Identity Solutions May 2002 - April 2007
iOrmyx 1998 - 2002
New Era Technology, Riyadh, KSA April 1995 - June 1998
Central Silk Board, Bangalore, India April 1990 - March 1995
Skills
SSIS, Healthcare, RDBMS, OLTP, Teamwork, Business Intelligence, SSRS, Data Warehousing, Project Management, Databases, Database Design, ETL, SQL, Data Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Program Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Data Modeling, Microsoft Technologies, T-SQL, OLAP, SDLC
Education
Govt Engineering College, Trichur 1985 — 1989
B Tech, Computer Science
College of Engineering, Trivandrum 1984 — 1985
B Arch, Architecture
Maharajas College, Ernakulam 1982 — 1984
Pre Degree, Math & Science
St Mary's HS Kandanad 1977 — 1982
SSLC, Math, Science, History, Geography
Topco Associates LLC September 2014 - Present
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas November 2013 - May 2014
Technopack Corp January 2013 - November 2013
Phelps Dodge October 2012 - November 2012
Transflora December 2007 - April 2008
Americaflor March 2001 - August 2006
Skills
Purchasing, Sales, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Customer Service, Spreadsheets, Management, Strategic Planning, Close Attention to..., Business Analysis, Social Networking, People Skills, Strategic Insights, Procurement, Data Analysis, Oracle, Foodlink
Education
Universidad Militar Nueva Granada 2003 — 2009
BA, BUSINESS
Universidad Militar Nueva Granada 2008 — 2008
Diplomado, Alta Gerencia
Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca 1998 — 2000
AS, BILINGUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Johnson & Johnson June 2015 - Present
Boston College August 2013 - May 2015
Topco Associates LLC May 2014 - August 2014
United States Air Force April 2012 - February 2013
ISAF October 2011 - April 2012
United States Air Force August 2009 - October 2011
United States Air Force January 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Air Force, Military Operations, DoD, Military Experience, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Military, Top Secret, Meteorology, Weather, Command, Weather Forecasting, Intelligence, Defense, National Security, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Procurement Contracts, Procurement Outsourcing, Management
Education
Boston College 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations (Competitive Service Delivery)
Penn State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Meteorology
Topco Associates LLC July 2013 - Present
Henkel June 2009 - June 2013
The Dial Corporation (A Henkel Company) 2004 - June 2009
The Dial Corporation January 2004 - April 2007
Unilever HPC May 2003 - August 2003
Michigan State University January 2003 - May 2003
Pfizer/Pharmacia July 2002 - December 2002
Skills
Packaging, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Packaging Engineering, Budgets, Product Development, Design Management, POP Displays, Creative Direction, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Management, Strategy, Product Innovation, FMCG, Leadership, Retail, Lean Manufacturing, Marketing Research
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2009 — 2011
Digital Design
Michigan State University 2004 — 2007
Masters of Science
Michigan State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Applied Engineering Sciences
Encore Food Solutions, LLC August 2011 - Present
Heinrich Consulting Firm, LLC May 2011 - Present
Sysco 2001 - 2011
Institution Food House 1997 - 2001
Topco Associates LLC October 1992 - March 1997
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Sales Support, Procurement, Food, Food Service, Product Development, Poultry, Agriculture, Beef, Retail, Seafood, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Food Industry, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Pork, Inventory Management
Education
Colorado State University 1991 — 1992
MS, Agriculture
Texas Tech University 1987 — 1991
BS, Animal and Meat Science
Topco Associates LLC June 2008 - Present
TopSource LLC February 2006 - June 2008
Ahold June 2003 - January 2006
ProcureSolutions November 2001 - June 2003
Semprio, Inc. January 2001 - November 2001
Streamline.com December 1999 - December 2000
Star Markets, Inc. October 1997 - December 1999
Star Markets, Inc. September 1996 - September 1997
Staples January 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Staff Development, Logistics, Management, Inventory Control, Leadership, Supply Management, Sourcing, Procurement, Private Label, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Ariba, RFP
Education
Bryant University 1988 — 1992
BS, Finance
Topco Associates LLC 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 2011 - 2014
Starbucks Coffee Company 1999 - 2010
Starbucks Coffee Company 2005 - 2005
Starbucks Coffee Company 2002 - 2005
Starbucks Coffee Company 1999 - 2002
Coca-Cola Enterprises 1998 - 1999
Coca-Cola Enterprises 1997 - 1998
Coca-Cola Enterprises 1996 - 1997
Skills
Grocery, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., National Accounts, Consumer Products, Food Service, Leadership, Team Building, Sales, Talent Development, Relationship Building, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Account Management, Business Development, Sales/Sales Management, Contract Negotiations
Education
Ball State University - College of Business
MBA
Michigan State University
Topco Associates LLC September 1987 - Present
Skills
Meat, Process Improvement, Food Service, Seafood, Contract Negotiation, Poultry, Private Label, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Supply Chain, Pricing, Sales Management, Forecasting, Retail, Marketing, Consumer Products, Food, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Bakery, Grocery, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Microsoft Excel, Management, Account Management, Inventory Control, Operations Management, Product Development, Merchandising, Leadership, Program Management, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Wholesale, New Business Development, Income Statement, Negotiation, Purchasing, P&L Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, FMCG, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Food Safety, Profit, Brand Management
Education
DePaul University 1981 — 1985
Topco Associates LLC July 2014 - Present
OfficeMax August 2012 - April 2014
Sara Lee July 2011 - June 2012
Sara Lee North America December 2008 - July 2011
Sara Lee Food & Beverage September 2007 - December 2008
Sara Lee September 2007 - April 2008
Primacy Business Center, Calamos Investments October 2005 - July 2007
Whole Foods Market March 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Grocery, Consumer Products, Food, IRI, Retail, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, NPD Decision Key, Nielsen, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, JDA, SAP
Education
Benedictine University
Bachelor's Degree, Organizational Leadership
Le Cordon Bleu CHIC
Associate's Degree, Culinary Arts
Topco Associates LLC April 2014 - Present
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. September 2005 - April 2014
SUPERVALU 2000 - September 2005
Mayflower/Blue Anchor 1999 - 2000
Education
California State University-Fresno 1999 — 2004
Multiple Subjects Credential, Liberal Studies
The Venetian I The Palazzo, Resort Hotel & Casino I Las Vegas Sands Corp. June 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC January 2014 - Present
Topco Associates July 2012 - December 2013
Topco Associates LLC December 2011 - July 2012
TOPCO ASSOCIATES, LLC November 2009 - December 2011
Topco Associates LLC August 2008 - November 2009
CareerBuilder.com April 2007 - August 2008
TAYLORMADE PROMOTIONZ, INC October 2006 - March 2007
Banco Popular North America March 2004 - October 2006
Banco Popular North America October 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Coaching, Spanish, Direct Marketing, Retail, Purchasing, Pricing, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Training, Private Label, Analysis, Profit, Time Management, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Passionate about work, Business Development, Contract Pricing
Education
DePaul University 2000 — 2005
of; Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Communications; Media and Latino Studies
Steinmetz Academic Centre 1996 — 2000
High School
Strax Rejuvenation® and Aesthetics Institute June 2015 - Present
Guidepoint January 2012 - Present
GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) 2012 - Present
Schmid Solutions February 2010 - Present
Sebastian River Medical Center February 2015 - May 2015
UNITED Pharmacy Staffing January 2010 - February 2015
Topco Associates LLC February 2008 - February 2010
Winn-Dixie June 2007 - February 2008
Walgreens January 1998 - January 2006
Walgreens Pharmacies January 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Pharmacy Benefit..., Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Marketing, Healthcare, Medication Therapy..., Purchasing, New Business Development, Retail, Pharmaceutical Industry, Disease Management, Customer Service, Branding & Identity, Diabetes, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Medicare Part D, Pharmaceutics, Management, Medicare, Contract Negotiation, Immunization, Process Improvement, Clinical Research, Recruiting, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Sales Management, Medicaid, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Program Management, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Managed Care, Pharmacists, Compounding, Hospitals, Leadership, Training, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Management, Sales, Community Pharmacy, Healthcare Industry, Medicine
Education
Auburn University 1980 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, 3.8
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 1996 — 1998
Master's Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 4.0
The College of William and Mary 1993 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Acumen, 4.0
University of South Florida 1977 — 1980
Associate's Degree, Natural Sciences, 3.8
Topco Associates LLC March 2013 - April 2015
W.B. Mason Company Inc. October 2011 - February 2013
W.B. Mason Company Inc. August 2009 - November 2011
Pawtucket Red Sox March 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Sales, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Purchasing, PowerPoint, Access, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL, Marketing, Excel, Word, Customer Relations, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Auburn University 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Providence College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Management
St. Sebastian's School 1999 — 2005
High School
Topco Associates LLC April 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC October 2014 - April 2015
Accretive Health September 2013 - June 2014
Schramm, Williams & Associates, Inc. April 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Economics, Stata, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Public Speaking, Market Research, Financial Analysis, Statistics, Research, Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Development, Management, Microsoft Word, Econometrics, Analysis, Access, Strategy, Analytics
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2013
BA, Economics, Business Strategy
La Jolla High School
La Jolla High School
A.T. Kearney July 2015 - Present
Roman, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2014 - October 2014
CCC Information Services May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Oracle, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Facebook
Education
Bradley University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Bradley University: Foster College of Business
Wheels, Inc. 1992 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 1988 - 1992
Skills
Customer Service, Business Analysis, Management, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Leadership, Process Improvement, JavaScript
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, B
Topco Associates LLC May 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC January 2014 - May 2014
Topco Associates LLC August 2013 - January 2014
Interlake Mecalux Warehouse Solutions July 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Spanish, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Negotiation, Sales, Logistics, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Analysis, Sourcing, Outlook, Customer Service, Forecasting
Education
Oakton Community College 2014 — 2014
Accounting and Finance
DePaul University 2011 — 2012
Mathematics and Computer Science
Northwestern University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Trinity Preparatory School 2004 — 2007
Topco Associates LLC August 2014 - September 2015
Verizon May 2014 - August 2014
Verizon July 2013 - April 2014
Citi May 2011 - August 2011
Moog February 2011 - May 2011
ThomasNet June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Engineering, Process Improvement, Operations Research, Training, Data Analysis, Analytics, Agile Methodologies, Lean Operations, Industrial Engineering, Professional Mentoring, Management
Education
Cornell University 2012 — 2013
Master of Engineering (MEng), Operations Research
University at Buffalo 2007 — 2012
B.S./B.A., Industrial Engineering, Mathematics
Ardsley High School
Topco Associates LLC 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods 2012 - 2014
Unilever 2009 - 2012
Sara Lee Foods 2007 - 2008
Unilever 2000 - 2007
Unilever 1996 - 2000
Eagle Food Center, Whole Foods 1990 - 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Product Innovation, Business Development, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Forecasting, Brand Development, Food, Marketing, FMCG, IRI, Food Service, Advertising, Grocery, Trade Marketing, Shopper Marketing, New Business Development, Retail, Hair Care, International Marketing, Marketing Plan Creation, Nielsen, Global Leadership, Beverage, New product development, Branding, Beauty, Tea, Product Marketing, Food & Beverage, Coaching, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Global Management, Packaging, Annual Planning, Agency Relationship..., Management, Training, Integrated Marketing, 360 Campaigns, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Private Brands
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA
Bradley University
BS, Marketing
Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business August 2015 - Present
Cognizant Technology Solutions March 2012 - June 2015
LogFire, LLC April 2011 - March 2012
Topco Associates LLC May 2010 - August 2010
CIBA Vision January 2010 - May 2010
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company January 2010 - May 2010
Maui Jim August 2009 - December 2009
Coal India Ltd., Nagpur, India July 2009 - December 2009
SRKNEC 2005 - 2009
BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY July 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Analysis, Supply Chain, Analysis, Manufacturing, C++, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Warehouse Management, Microsoft Office, Sourcing, Forecasting, MS Excel, MS Access, MS Office Suite, RFP, Access, Marketing
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, strategy
Georgia Institute of Technology 2009 — 2010
MS, Industrial Engineering
Nagpur University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics Engineering, First Division
Amity International School 1996 — 2005
High School, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Comp. Science, A+
Topco Associates LLC March 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC January 2002 - Present
Shurfine International, Inc. 1995 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Consumer Products, Inventory Management, Competitive Analysis, Management, Retail, Forecasting, P&L Management, Budgets, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Global Sourcing, P&L, Product Management
Education
Cornell University
Bachelor's degree, Food Industry Mgm't and Marketing
US Foods January 2014 - Present
US Foods April 2012 - January 2014
Topco Associates LLC June 2009 - August 2010
Topco Associates LLC April 2008 - June 2009
TCF Bank March 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Procurement, Analysis, Pricing, Merchandising, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Outlook, PowerPoint, Retail, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, JDA, SAP, Invoicing, Training, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Strategic Sourcing, Team Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Word, Logistics, Access, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Food, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Supply Management, Supply Chain..., Sourcing, Account Management, Supplier Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Excel, Word, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Prism, Retalix Traffic, Communication
Education
DePaul University
commerce, Economics
DePaul University
BSB, Economics
Topco Associates LLC February 2013 - Present
NuVal LLC September 2008 - February 2013
Stop & Shop Supermarket Company December 1999 - June 2003
Accenture January 1994 - December 1999
Skills
Social Media, Change Management, Training, Performance Management, Organizational..., Organizational Structure, Curriculum Design, Fitness, Nutrition, Account Management, Program Facilitation, Team Facilitation, Team Management, Project Management, Leadership, Organizational Design, Blogging, Coaching, CRM, Customer Service, Sales, Strategic Planning, Sourcing, Budgets, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Boston University 1992 — 1993
M. Ed., Administration, Training & Policy Studies
University of Rhode Island 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Topco Associates LLC February 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC July 2013 - February 2015
TopSource LLC July 2012 - July 2013
Liberty Mutual Group March 2010 - September 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts June 2007 - February 2010
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Procurement, Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Management, Leadership, Vendor Management, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Access, Customer Service, Strategic Sourcing, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Project Management, Sourcing, Business Development, Market Research, Account Management
Education
Bryant University 2003 — 2007
BS/BA, Management/Communication
AstraZeneca Neurology Sales SpecialistMylan Bertek Pharmaceuticals2002 - 2005
Topco Associates LLC 1998 - 2002
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Management
Notre Dame High School
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Animal Science
American Family Insurance October 2012 - Present
Robert Half Legal August 2008 - August 2012
Ray & Glick, Ltd. November 2010 - March 2012
Veterans Administration June 2009 - December 2011
Lakelaw April 2008 - June 2008
Blitt & Gaines July 2007 - April 2008
Law Office of Norm Underwood, Jr. March 2006 - July 2007
Hewitt Associates July 2002 - December 2005
Topco Associates LLC 2000 - 2002
Wheels, Inc. 1997 - 2000
Skills
Real Estate, Courts, Legal Assistance, Customer Service
Education
College of Lake County 2005 — 2007
Certificate, Paralegal
Quincy University 1985 — 1989
B.A., History
Notre Dame College Prep 1981 — 1985
Topco Associates LLC October 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC June 2014 - October 2014
Teledyne Storm Microwave October 2013 - March 2014
Central Michigan University August 2009 - December 2013
LaBelle Management May 2013 - July 2013
Pixie October 2012 - July 2013
Glen Oak Country Club May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Problem Solving, Time Management, Group Work, Work Ethic, Friendly Personality, Genuine, Intercollegiate..., Product Costing, Data Analysis, Quote Preparation, ERP, Syspro, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry
Education
Central Michigan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Quad/Graphics May 2013 - Present
Claire's Accessories January 2012 - May 2013
Topco Associates LLC July 2010 - June 2011
Google December 2009 - June 2010
Oliveaire Artisan Events & Meetings May 2009 - June 2010
Regus Business Centre March 2009 - October 2009
America's Best Companies May 2008 - August 2008
First United Bank May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Time Management, Administrative Support, Event Management, Coordination, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Account Management, Baking, Cupcakes, Cake Decorating, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Administrative..., Leadership, Project Management, Retail, Management, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Public Relations, Analysis, Advertising, Sales, Training, Marketing
Education
Escoffier Online International Culinary Academy 2013 — 2014
Baking/Pastry Certification, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Elgin Community College 2012 — 2013
Certificate, Baker's Assistant
Bradley University 2004 — 2008
BS, Marketing (Professional Sales)
NBTY January 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2014 - January 2015
Inspirage January 2014 - August 2014
Inspirage LLC October 2011 - December 2013
Sara Lee January 2011 - October 2011
Sara Lee November 2008 - February 2011
Wilton Product Inc. April 2008 - November 2008
USG Corporation 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, JD Edwards, Process Improvement, Manugistics, Consumer Products, Operations Management, Project Management, ERP, Demand Planning, Demantra
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2008
BS, Business Administration
Topco Associates LLC May 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC March 2011 - May 2013
Topco Associates LLC August 2008 - March 2011
Morgan Stanley August 2006 - May 2007
RPM Advertising December 2005 - May 2006
WLS/ABC TV August 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Logistics, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Advertising, Event Management, Market Research, Editing, Marketing Communications, Access, Social Media, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, AS400 system, Great Plains Software, Corporate Communications, Grocery Industry, Food Industry, SAP, Product Innovation, Pricing, Pricing Analysis, Project Management, CPG Industry, Private Label, Business Strategy, Budgets, Journalism, Outlook, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Retail Category..., Category Insights, Research, Sales, Teamwork, Writing
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Public Relations & Advertising
University of Illinois at Chicago 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts, Communication; Sociology and Criminal Justice
Blue Moon Communications February 2008 - Present
Toyota Park Blacklight 5K Run and Slide Events May 2015 - September 2015
Nature Innovations August 2015 - August 2015
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) February 2014 - May 2014
Topco Associates LLC February 2013 - August 2013
The Wellness Practice February 2010 - March 2013
Chicago Tribune Media Group and MacArthur Place, Sonoma, CA March 2009 - September 2012
Redbox September 2011 - April 2012
McCain Foods USA September 2010 - January 2011
Danaher Corporation: Motion Division February 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Leadership, E-commerce, Strategy, Promotions, Digital Strategy, Optimization, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Product Management, Innovation and..., Mobile Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Analytics, Advertising, Project Management, Campaign Management, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, B2B Marketing, Segmentation, Direct Marketing, Brand Loyalty, B2B, B2C, Brand Development, Trade Shows, Event Marketing, Marketing Research, SEM, Retail Marketing, WebTrends Analytics, Omniture, Ecommerce, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Acquisition..., Customer Retention, Agency Relationship..., Six Sigma, Online Advertising, Adobe Marketing Suite -..., Website Design and..., Lean Six Sigma Green...
Education
Augustana College
BA, Communications
Chicago Deming Association; Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt Training
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Graduate Teaching Assistantship (300 level courses), 1 year graduate study completed, MFA program, Broadcast/Cinema/Film
U.S. Cellular May 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2012 - January 2015
Topco Associates LLC September 2008 - July 2012
Claire's August 2006 - August 2008
Claire's February 2004 - August 2006
Claire's October 2002 - February 2004
Spiegel March 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Sourcing, Fashion, Procurement, Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Brand Development, Forecasting, Negotiation, Pricing, Private Label, Product Development, Retail, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Team Leadership, Supplier Negotiation, Inventory Management, Assortment, Strategic Sourcing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1998 — 2001
College of DuPage 1997 — 1998
CVS Health October 2012 - Present
CVS Health March 2010 - October 2012
CVS Health November 2008 - March 2010
Walgreen Co. May 2007 - November 2008
Topco Associates, LLC July 2006 - May 2007
Corporate Executive Board May 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Pricing, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Merchandising, Purchasing, P&L Management, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, P, Management, Market Planning, P&L
Education
American University - Kogod School of Business 2000 — 2004
B.S.B.A., Business Administration - International Marketing
Captiva Green 2004 - Present
Service Naples/Naples Wallpaper August 2013 - Present
Hope for Haiti 2009 - Present
Alta Health Group January 2010 - May 2013
Cars.com July 2007 - May 2009
Cable USA 2009 - 2009
Topco Associates LLC February 2006 - July 2007
Jewel Food Stores July 2000 - February 2006
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Sales Management, Sales Support, Sales Operations, Operations Management, IT Management, Healthcare Management, Corporate Finance, Team Leadership, Strategy Development, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Training, Six Sigma, Business Development, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Online Advertising, Business Analysis, Team Management, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Analysis, Online Marketing, CRM, Management Consulting, Executive Management, Budgets, Business Planning, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Inventory Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Analytics, Advertising, Pricing, Business Strategy, E-commerce
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Finance, Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
BA, Economics, History, Political Science
Oak Park and River Forest High School
H.S. Diploma
AbbVie July 2013 - March 2015
Discover Financial Services January 2013 - April 2013
1WorldSync August 2012 - October 2012
Illinois State University June 2012 - July 2012
Thomson Reuters - Healthcare Division October 2011 - April 2012
Brightstar June 2011 - September 2011
US Foods March 2011 - May 2011
TTX Company August 2010 - March 2011
Topco Associates LLC July 2008 - August 2010
HSBC December 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Requirements Gathering, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Access, Data Analysis, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Project Management, Business Objects, Visio, Analysis, SDLC, Data Warehousing, Business Process, ERP, PeopleSoft, Change Management, Integration, Databases, CRM
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - degree earned at Loyola, Physics
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Topco Associates LLC July 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2008 - July 2014
Topco Associates LLC October 2006 - August 2008
FinePitch/Solectron June 2005 - October 2006
Teradyne, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Teradyne, Inc. 1999 - 2003
TAL Financial 1996 - 1999
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Sourcing, Project Management, Vendor, Analytics, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Business Strategy, Management, Contract Management, Income Statement, MRP, Retail, Negotiation, Outsourcing, Supplier Development, Supply Chain...
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2004 — 2007
MBA
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) 2011 — 2012
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
APICS - The Educational Society for Resource Management 2001 — 2003
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst 1995 — 1999
BBA, Finance and Operations Management
Framingham High 1991 — 1995
Topco Associates LLC April 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC November 2011 - April 2013
DePuy Orthopaedics September 2008 - September 2010
Pierce Waste Handling September 2007 - September 2008
Bank of Ireland May 2007 - October 2007
Hays Pharma October 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Business Development, Sales, Project Management, Product Development, Pricing, Customer Service, Time Management, Account Management, Interviews, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Accounting
Education
Cork Institute of Technology 2004 — 2008
BSc, Marketing
Consultant Nutrition Product Development Sensory Communications Marketing NuVal expert 2012 - Present
Topco Associates LLC March 2009 - October 2012
Food Marketing Support Services, Inc. October 1985 - June 2007
Skills
Nutrition Education, Nutrition, Food, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness, Wellness Coaching, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Product Development, Health Promotion, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Food Science, Diabetes, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Marketing, Sensory Evaluation, Sports Nutrition, Sales, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Food Service, Shopper Marketing
Education
Clarke University 1965 — 1969
Massachusetts General Hospital Dietetic Internship
Registered Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics
Topco Associates LLC August 1998 - Present
Shurfine International December 1995 - August 1998
Drug Emporium of Arizona 1992 - 1995
Drug Emporium 1985 - 1992
Skills
Sales Management, Private Label, Grocery, P&L Management, Profit, Food, Inventory Control, Brand Development, Trade Marketing, Market Planning, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Management, Key Account Development, Nielsen, Supply Chain, FMCG, Business Planning, Categorization, Key Account Management, Store Management, Pricing Strategy, Budgets, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Spectra
Education
Butler University 1980 — 1985
BS, Business Administration
Butler University - College of Business Administration 1980 — 1985
BS, Business Administration
McDonald's Corporation March 2013 - Present
US Foods February 2012 - February 2013
US Foodservice December 2009 - January 2012
Mars Snackfood July 2007 - July 2008
Topco Associates LLC October 2004 - June 2007
Kraft Foods January 2003 - November 2003
Enterprise Rent-A-Car May 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Supplier Negotiations, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Income Statement, Logistics, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Sales Management, Commodity Risk..., Strategy, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Supplier Negotiation, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, New Business Development, FMCG, Merchandising, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Brand Management, Sales, Analysis
Education
Purdue University 2001 — 2004
MS, Agricultural Economics
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1995 — 2000
BS, agibusiness management
Topco Associates LLC August 2011 - Present
FP International January 2009 - July 2011
Bucher Industries / CCC 2008 - 2009
IMS Buhrke - Olson International 2005 - 2008
Skills
Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Multilingual, Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Pricing, Inventory Management, Analysis, MRP, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Automotive, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, ISO, Logistics, Logistics Management, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Purchase Management, SAP, Sourcing, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain..., International Business, Supplier Development, Production Planning
Education
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2001
Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha 1999 — 2000
Spanish Business and Translations - Spain
DePaul University
Purchasing Management
NorthShore University HealthSystem February 2014 - Present
Devonshire Playhouse January 1998 - June 2015
Topco Associates LLC August 2012 - September 2013
Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society, Inc. February 2011 - August 2012
Northwestern University October 2009 - March 2011
JPMorgan January 2009 - October 2009
Wheels, Inc. December 2003 - November 2008
Skills
XML, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, SOA, Oracle, Design Patterns, MVC, Mobile Applications, Unit Testing, SQL, Agile Methodologies, ASP.NET, C#, Software Development, VB.NET, Enterprise Architecture, T-SQL, SharePoint, Web Services, HTML, jQuery, Java, Databases, ASP.NET MVC, Linux, Software Project..., JavaScript, Requirements Analysis, Integration, CSS, AJAX, C++, SDLC, IIS, Database Design, SSIS, Visual Studio
Education
DePaul University
Master of Science, Computer Science
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
Sysmex America, Inc. October 2011 - Present
Stericycle March 2009 - December 2009
Topco Associates LLC 2008 - 2008
TTX 2007 - 2008
Rasmussen College 2006 - 2007
JPMC 2005 - 2006
ASAP Software 2005 - 2005
MBO Consulting 2005 - 2005
Education
AMA University 1997 — 2000
BS Computer Science, Computer Science
Divine Grace School 1993 — 1997
High School, High School
Topco Associates LLC February 2011 - Present
Juicy Petal January 2007 - Present
Skills
Floral Design, Flowers, Creative Direction, Contemporary Art, Art Direction, Quality Assurance, Brochures
Education
Caribbean University-Bayamon 2000 — 2002
Business Administration
Agave Loco LLC / Midwest Custom Bottling LLC November 2013 - Present
Mizkan August 2010 - November 2013
Jim Beam Brands 1995 - August 2010
Alberto Culver 1993 - 1995
Topco Associates LLC 1990 - 1993
Quaker Oats 1987 - 1990
Skills
Alcoholic Beverages
Education
DePaul University
BA
Topco Associates LLC August 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands November 2012 - August 2014
Sara Lee June 2006 - October 2012
Geek Squad May 2004 - May 2006
BMG Distribution 1999 - 2002
Skills
T-SQL, T-SQL Stored Procedures, Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, SSMS, SQL Server Management..., Access, Visual Studio, Crystal Reports, Project Management, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Database Design, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, ETL, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2003
B.S., Operations Management Information Systems (OMIS)
College of DuPage 1998 — 2000
A.A., Business/IT focus
Topco Associates LLC February 2002 - November 2011
Chicago Board of Trade March 1998 - January 2001
Terminex International January 1994 - March 1998
Skills
Analysis, Microsoft Excel, General Ledger, Accounting, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Inventory Accuracy, Financial Reporting, Data Entry, Payroll, Inventory Control, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access, Forecasting, Sales, Pricing, P&L, Management, Purchasing, PeopleSoft, Budgets, Retail, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Journal Entries, Microsoft Word, IBM iSeries, Procurement, ADP Payroll, Grocery, Account Management, Food, Financial Analysis, Team Building, Profit, Strategic Planning, AS400 system, Team Leadership, Great Plains Software, Cross-functional Team..., Invoicing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College 2015 — 2017
Associate of Science (A.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Wilbur Wright College 2013 — 2015
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Roberto Clemente Community Academy 1991 — 1995
Wheaton North H.S. August 2005 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 2002 - 2005
Shurfine International, Inc. 1995 - 2002
Hinsdale Central H.S. 1983 - 1990
Skills
Packaging, Graphic Design, Teaching, Photography, Art, Art Direction, Editing
Education
National Louis University 2007 — 2009
M.Ed., Technology in Education
College of DuPage 1987 — 1991
Advertising, Design & Illustration; Art
Illinois State University 1978 — 1982
M.S. Education, Physical Education
Big Y Foods, Inc. 1968 - Present
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 2012 - 2013
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 2007 - 2013
Baystate Health 1995 - 2012
Topco Associates LLC 2005 - 2011
Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council May 2008 - June 2010
Baystate Health January 2008 - January 2010
Topco Associates LLC 1995 - 2004
Topco Associates LLC 1998 - 2001
Skills
Retail, Strategic Planning, Grocery, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Social Media, Business Strategy, Marketing, Coaching, Public Relations, Leadership, Forecasting, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Business Planning, Budgets, Training, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Strategy, Fundraising, Social Networking, Start-ups, Social Media Marketing, Negotiation, Event Management
Education
New Enland School of Law 1975 — 1978
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Boston College 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Topco Associates LLC Sr. Vice PresidentTopco Associates,LLC1972 - 2009
Education
DePaul University 1975 — 1977
MBA, Marketing
Mt. Carmel High School 1958 — 1962
IRI 2015 - Present
Morton Salt January 2014 - December 2014
Morton Salt January 2013 - December 2013
Topco Associates LLC January 2009 - 2012
Topco Associates LLC April 2006 - December 2008
truescents LLC July 2002 - April 2006
Safeway / Dominick's Finer Foods October 1995 - July 2002
Symphony IRI Group August 1991 - September 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Product Development, Pricing, Strategy, Forecasting, Management, Pricing Strategy, Retail, Strategic Planning, Grocery, Consumer Products, Marketing, Sales Management, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, P&L, Sales, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, Food, Profit, Private Label, Leadership, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Purchasing, Account Management, Procurement, Income Statement, Merchandising, Key Account Management, Inventory Management, Budgets, Program Management, Customer Insight, Performance Management, Nielsen, Category Management, IRI, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain, Segmentation, Categorization, analysis, Business Analysis
Education
DePaul University 1998 — 2001
MBA
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1987 — 1991
BBA
Pregis May 2015 - Present
Procurement Purchasing - New Sourcing Ideas Forum February 2015 - Present
ARYZTA LLC July 2011 - March 2015
Fresh Start Bakeries - An ARYZTA Company January 2010 - June 2011
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. March 2007 - January 2010
Wrigley September 2005 - March 2007
Topco Associates LLC January 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Procurement, MRP, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Reduction, Inventory Control, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiations, Supervisory Skills, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Packaging, Category Management, Supplier Management, Budgeting, Spend Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, SAP, Budgets, Operations Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Management, Product Development, Project Management, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Forecasting, Pricing, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Materials Management, Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Leadership, Program Management, Product Management, Warehousing, FMCG, Food Industry, P&L, Supply Chain...
Education
Coe College 1993 — 1997
BA, Political Science, Business Administration
Bessemer Trust August 2015 - Present
Northwestern Mutual-McTigue Financial Group November 2013 - August 2015
Topco Associates LLC August 2012 - August 2013
KOTRA Chicago October 2011 - May 2012
Northwestern Mutual July 2010 - December 2010
Keller Williams Realty April 2008 - April 2009
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2011
BS, Managment
General Mills June 2015 - Present
General Mills January 2014 - June 2015
General Mills LACDM March 2010 - January 2014
General Mills September 2007 - March 2010
GMT Corporation May 2004 - April 2006
Plaza Provision Co. 2002 - 2004
Plaza Provision Co. January 2002 - May 2002
Plaza Provision Co. 1999 - 2002
Topco Associates LLC 1997 - 1999
Skills
Category Management, Sales Support, Market Intelligence, Consumer Insights, Grocery, Category Analysis, Category Development, Forecasting, Nielsen, Retail, Pricing, Key Account Management, AC Nielsen, Strategy Development, Consumer Products, Negotiation, Planograms, Market Research, Business Strategy, Food, ProSpace, Assortment, Sales Management, Categorization, FMCG, Management, Strategy, Customer Insight, IRI, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, P&L Management, Category Insights, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Wal-Mart, Retail Category..., Merchandising, Customer Marketing, Market Planning, Analysis, Brand Management, Pricing Strategy, Brand Equity, Consumer Insight, Spectra, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Columbia Centro Universitario-Caguas 2010 — 2013
Politecnica University 1993 — 1993
Colegio Espiritu Santo 1989 — 1993
Topco Associates LLC May 2014 - Present
Marco Consulting Group October 2011 - March 2014
AutoTrader.com November 2003 - October 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook
Education
College of DuPage
Internetworking Technician Certificate
Load Delivered Logistics, LLC September 2012 - December 2012
Morrison Express Inc July 2012 - September 2012
CF Industries Inc January 2012 - March 2012
Topco Associates, LLC April 2009 - May 2011
GameStop July 2005 - December 2010
Topco July 2007 - April 2009
Accounting Services January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Human Resources, Journal Entries, Finance, SAP, PeopleSoft, Auditing, Microsoft Excel, Internal Controls
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science, Commerce; Accounting
DePaul University 2005 — 2010
Buisness, Accounting
SpartanNash June 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC September 2012 - January 2014
SUPERVALU 2003 - 2012
Transport Industries 2001 - 2002
Skills
Transportation..., Transportation, Logistics Management, LTL, 3PL, Truckload, Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Reverse Logistics, Fleet Management, Operations Management, Dispatching, Supply Chain...
Education
Auburn University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor, Marketing
Discover Financial Services January 2014 - December 2014
United Airlines January 2012 - December 2013
Topco Associates LLC July 2011 - December 2011
RGC Communications/Quantum Color Graphics April 2008 - June 2011
Hamilton Communications December 2007 - March 2008
Gaston Advertising February 2007 - November 2007
CFM Direct/Merkle September 2004 - January 2007
Creative Automation Company/Valid USA July 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Editing, Team Building, Project Management
Education
Bradley University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising
Capgemini Consulting October 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC November 2010 - September 2014
Blue Cross and Blue Shield September 2006 - October 2009
W. Capra Consulting @ BP Amoco September 2005 - July 2006
Symphony IRI Group February 2000 - May 2004
BP Amoco June 1985 - March 1999
Skills
SDLC, Business Analysis, Leadership, Vendor Management, Program Management, Process Improvement, Visio, SharePoint, Integration, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Software Development, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, IT Strategy, Business Process..., Requirements Gathering, Data Warehousing, Agile Methodologies, IT Management, Salesforce.com, ITIL v3 Foundations..., PMP, Staff Management, Job Coaching
Education
DePaul University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
Lane Technical High School 1977 — 1981
High School, Computer Science and Math
Topco Associates LLC June 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC May 2013 - Present
Hormel Foods October 2012 - May 2013
Hormel Foods October 2011 - October 2012
Hormel Foods June 2011 - October 2011
American Marketing Association November 2010 - April 2011
DePaul Career Center September 2008 - March 2011
U.S. Cellular June 2010 - August 2010
Chicago Loop Alliance September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Consumer Products, Category Insights, Data Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Sales Presentations, Retail, Customer Insight, Marketing, Market Analysis, SKU Management, Employer Branding, Highly detail oriented, Public Speaking, Product Rationalization, SKU Projections, Retail Category..., Product Marketing, Negotiation
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2011
BS, Marketing, Sales and Leadership and Management, HR
Topco Associates LLC April 2015 - Present
Great American Group July 2013 - March 2015
Great American Group June 2012 - July 2013
Magnan Graizzaro and Associates CPAs, LLC June 2011 - January 2012
Sports Images, Inc August 2010 - January 2011
Skills
USPAP, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forensic Accounting, Financial Analysis, QuickBooks, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Peachtree, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Finance
Education
Bentley University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Topco Associates LLC May 2012 - November 2013
Webb deVlam October 2011 - January 2012
Burgopak USA January 2008 - January 2011
Central Garden and Pet March 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Illustrator, Layout, Packaging, Typography, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Mac, Photoshop, Graphics, Pre-press, Photography, Image Manipulation
Education
American Academy of Art
Topco Associates LLC 2012 - Present
Cascio Interstate Music 2007 - 2012
Cascio Interstate Music 2007 - 2012
Cascio Interstate Music 2007 - 2012
Cascio Interstate Music 2007 - 2012
Kohler Co. May 2008 - August 2008
Kohler Co. May 2008 - August 2008
Blackwolf Run Golf Course May 2005 - September 2007
Skills
E-commerce, Marketing, Social Media, Management, Facebook, Strategy, Product Development, Sales, Event Planning, Retail, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Customer Service, Pricing, Purchasing, Music, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office
Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Masters of Science, Business Management
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration-Marketing
Topco Associates LLC January 2015 - Present
Skills
Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Budgets, Business Planning, Product Development, Sales, Merchandising, Purchasing, Inventory Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance. Strategy, Execution and Valuation.
DePaul University 2001 — 2005
Finance, Marketing
Rolling Meadows High School 2001 — 2005
Harbor Academy August 2011 - Present
Metro Nashville Public Schools August 2009 - June 2011
The New Teacher Project June 2009 - May 2011
The New Teacher Project October 2009 - May 2010
TopSource LLC May 2008 - May 2009
Topco Associates LLC December 2005 - May 2008
American Student Dental Association January 2005 - November 2005
Port Huron Housing Commission January 2004 - August 2004
Port Huron Area School District September 2003 - June 2004
Marshall E. Campbell Company October 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Program Management, Public Speaking, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Customer Service, Management, Research, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Tutoring, Leadership
Education
Belmont University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, Teaching; Secondary Mathematics
Michigan State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Supply Chain Management
St. Clair County Community College 1997 — 1998
NCSA Athletic Recruiting December 2011 - Present
TopCo Associates LLC January 2008 - November 2008
Illinois Title Loans November 2006 - November 2008
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2012
B.A., Business Communication
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 2005 — 2007
A.A., Business Administration
Topco Associates LLC August 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2010 - February 2012
Mérieux NutriSciences - North America (Silliker Laboratory) December 2008 - April 2010
Skills
Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Time Management, Inventory Management, Retail, Quality System, Laboratory, Quality Auditing, Sales, HACCP
Education
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Aurora University
Bachelor of Science
Self-employed January 2000 - Present
University of Chicago Booth School of Business September 2000 - December 2009
Topco Associates LLC January 1987 - January 2001
Jewel Food Stores July 1957 - September 1987
Skills
Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Project Management, Team Building, Business Planning, Executive Coaching
Education
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Master of Science (MS), Business Administration and Management, General
Topco Associates LLC June 2014 - September 2014
Rockit Ranch Productions April 2013 - September 2013
Harris Corporation June 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, C++, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Access, Teamwork, Marketing, Statistics, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Research, Leadership, Social Media, Sales, Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Event Planning
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2014
BSB-Marketing, Sales Leadership Concentration in Category Management
Eastern Florida State College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Topco Associates LLC May 2012 - Present
Skills
Sales
Education
California State University, Fresno 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Business with emphasis in Accounting