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
Topco Associates LLC March 2012 - Present
Education
Dominican University
Psychology
Topco Associates LLC June 2014 - Present
Nutrivo, LLC October 2013 - January 2014
Little Lady Foods September 2011 - August 2013
Wetoska Packaging Distributors January 2008 - September 2011
Freda Custom Foods October 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Purchasing, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Production Planning, Materials Management, Food Processing, Procurement, HACCP, Inventory Management, Vendor Relationships, Microsoft Office, USDA, Private Label, Sports Nutrition, Frozen Food, Start-ups, Meat, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Management, Pricing, Sales, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development
Education
Elmhurst College
B.S. Orginizational Business Management
Maine South H.S. Park Ridge IL
Cudmore Builders April 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC June 2013 - April 2015
Music N' Motion May 2012 - May 2013
Plastimold Products May 2012 - May 2013
Stir Crazy February 2006 - December 2011
Education
Florida State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Management Information Systems, General
North Broward Prep
Topco Associates LLC April 2014 - Present
Indiana Packers Corporation September 2013 - April 2014
Chicago Meat Authority January 2012 - September 2013
Chicago Meat Authority September 2010 - January 2012
Total Quality Logistics August 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Product Development, Process Improvement, Logistics, Customer Service, Retail, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Meat, Forecasting, P&L Management, Management
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Economics
Topco Associates LLC March 2014 - Present
Smith Brothers Co September 2004 - February 2014
Advanced Marketing and Sales 2000 - 2004
Omron Healthcare 1997 - 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Forecasting, Sales Management, Team Building, Project Management, Packaging, Supply Chain, Account Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Key Account Management, Communication, Detailed Organization, Customer Service, Customer Retention, CRM, Strategic Planning, Pricing
Education
Harper College 1976 — 1978
General Studies
CVS Health April 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC June 2014 - January 2015
Vanguard National Alliance April 2013 - March 2014
Vanguard National Alliance June 2012 - April 2013
Vanguard National Alliance August 2011 - June 2012
Randa Accessories - Market Connect Group July 2006 - July 2011
alice + olivia April 2006 - July 2006
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP May 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Sales, Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, Forecasting, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Pricing, Sales Process, Contract Negotiation
Education
Framingham State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science , BS, Major: Consumer Sciences Minor: Psychology
Topco Associates LLC 2014 - Present
BLOM Bank 2010 - June 2014
Topco Associates LLC 2014 - 2014
Sports Authority May 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Piano, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Oracle Applications, PowerPoint, Outlook, Credit Analysis, Customer Service, Banking, Credit Risk, Facilities Management
Education
East Texas Baptist University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Sunlight International Sales Inc September 2007 - Present
Topco Associates LLC July 2000 - January 2006
American Stores Company September 1973 - July 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Sales, Pricing, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Product Marketing, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Forecasting
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1969 — 1973
Science, Zoology
IRI June 2015 - Present
Scientific Games March 2014 - June 2015
Beam November 2009 - November 2013
Beam May 2006 - November 2009
Beam September 1998 - May 2006
Beam September 1996 - September 1998
Topco Associates LLC June 1994 - August 1996
Tatham EURO RSCG June 1989 - May 1994
JWT July 1985 - May 1989
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Consumer Insight, Category Insights, Channel Strategy, Category Management, Brand Management, Advertising, Market Research, Customer Insight, Management, Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Advertising
PDI Medical LLC July 2014 - Present
Mark Drugs January 2013 - Present
Gen-Source RX LLC February 2012 - November 2012
S&L Solutions LLC 2009 - February 2012
Walgreens Health Initiatives January 2009 - November 2009
Nash Finch Company May 2007 - December 2008
Topco Associates LLC August 1997 - May 2007
Skills
Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Contract Negotiations, Vendor Relations, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Forecasting, Customer Service, Pharmacy Benefit..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacy, Pharmacists, Business Development, Compounding, Management, Medicare Part D, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmacy Automation, Pharmaceutics, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, Program Management, Retail, Managed Care, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Start-ups, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Sales, Marketing, Sales, Medication Therapy..., Pharmacueticals, Disease Management, Clinical Pharmacology, Community Pharmacy, Oncology, Healthcare Industry, Pharmacology, Pharmacoeconomics, Medicaid, Prescription, Clinical Research, Product Launch, Dermatology, Hospital Sales, Cardiology, Regulatory Affairs
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1987 — 1991
MBA, Business Management
UIC College of Pharmacy 1974 — 1978
B.S. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sullivan high school
High School Diploma, General Studies
Currently seeking a new opportunity in procurement January 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC July 2014 - February 2015
Topco Associates LLC October 2013 - July 2014
Topco Associates LLC April 2012 - July 2013
Hammacher Schlemmer August 2009 - April 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Private Label, Merchandising, Global Sourcing, Retail, Strategic Sourcing, New Vendor Development, Vendor Management Skills, Employee Training, Peer Mentoring, Inventory Management, Supplier Negotiation, Pricing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, IRI, Cost Saving Initiatives, Spend Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Cost Management, Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Consumer Products, P, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Grocery, Sourcing, Competitive Analysis
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Communication, General
Topco Associates LLC July 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC July 2015 - Present
Vetter Development Services February 2015 - July 2015
Dow Microbial Control August 2006 - September 2014
Pharmaceutical Systems, Inc. August 2005 - September 2005
Pharmaceutical Systems, Inc. February 2004 - August 2005
Skills
PCR, Molecular Biology, ELISA, Cell Culture, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Western Blotting, GLP, R&D, Lifesciences, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Product Development, Laboratory, Life Sciences, Validation
Education
Roosevelt University 2003 — 2004
Master of Science (M.S.), Biotechnology, 3.5
Elmhurst College 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Topco Associates LLC April 2015 - Present
Adonboard.com April 2014 - Present
William E. King Plumbing Co. 2011 - Present
Jacobs January 2015 - March 2015
Goodman Networks May 2014 - January 2015
Altria April 2013 - June 2014
Bankers Life and Casualty Company February 2013 - April 2013
Restaurant.com October 2012 - February 2013
CROSSMARK May 2011 - November 2011
Walmart November 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Web Design, Telemarketing, Telecommunications, Data Entry, Ten Key, Interpersonal, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Training, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project Management, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Analysis, Advertising, Program Management, Budgets, Access, Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Outlook
Education
East-West University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Behavioral Sciences
East-West University 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Topco Associates LLC May 2015 - Present
Lidl US November 2014 - May 2015
Maurice Sporting Goods March 2012 - November 2014
Walgreens May 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Marketing, Inventory Management, Sales, Merchandising, Social Media, Purchasing, Analysis, Budgets, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Management, Advertising, Retail, Forecasting
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing, 3.98
Illinois State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing, 3.53
Adlai E. Stevenson High School 2002 — 2006
AMETEK Atlas Material Testing Technology June 2014 - Present
Grayhill September 2013 - June 2014
Buehler, a division of Illinois Tool Works November 2010 - September 2013
Topco Associates LLC February 2010 - November 2010
Hertz June 2008 - February 2010
Amark Industries June 2002 - May 2009
Skills
Purchasing, Supplier Negotiations, Process Simplification, Kanban, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing Operations, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Fleet Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Management, Product Development, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Project Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Marketing, Process Improvement, Supplier Negotiation, Plannning, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Procurement
Education
Elmhurst College 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Supply Chain Management
Illinois State University 2006 — 2009
BS - Business Management - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Business
Northeastern Illinois University 2005 — 2006
Business
Pero Family Farms March 2014 - Present
Pero Family Farms October 2007 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 2005 - 2008
Northampton Growers 2001 - 2005
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, Sales, Forecasting, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Inventory Management, Retail, Customer Service, Food, Team Building, Pricing, Purchasing
Education
Florida Southern College 1998 — 2001
Citrus Business, Agricultural Business and Management, 3.2
Indian River Community College 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Business and Management
Land O'Frost 2011 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 2006 - 2011
Haugaard Creative Group 2001 - 2006
Mobium Creative Group 2000 - 2001
CAPS57 (Chicago Art Production Services) 1994 - 2000
Skills
Packaging, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Typography, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Photoshop, Illustration, Logo Design, Layout, Image Manipulation, Vector Illustration, Digital Illustration, InDesign, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Concept Development, Branding & Identity, Video Editing
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Cum Laude
South Suburban College 2010 — 2012
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Northwestern College
Data Processing
Jones College Prep (Formerly Jones Metropolitan H.S. of Business and Commerce)
High School, Data Processing
Topco Associates LLC May 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC July 2012 - May 2015
Topco Associates LLC June 2009 - July 2012
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Product Launch, Project Planning, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Team Leadership, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Office, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Quality, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Inventory Management, Management, Merchandising, P&L Management, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Retail, Leadership, Supply Chain
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Classical and Ancient Studies
Topco Associates LLC June 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC October 2013 - Present
IPC International June 2013 - October 2013
Jimmy John's April 2007 - June 2013
Advantage Window Tinting April 2009 - May 2013
Play For Peace May 2012 - December 2012
Gill St. Sports Bar & Grill April 2011 - December 2012
Bloomington Country Club June 2010 - June 2011
Consulting Solutions Inc. June 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Human Resources, Training, Time Management, Customer Service, Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Oral & Written..., Employee Relations, Guerrilla Marketing, Microsoft Office, Communication, New Hire Processes, New Hire Paperwork, Background Checks, Telephone Reception, General Office..., Order Processing, Member Relations, Foodservice Distribution, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Event Planning, Compliance, Marketing
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Interpersonal Communication, Graduated
John Hersey High School
Purium Health Products November 2014 - Present
Brookhill Farm LLC September 2013 - Present
Wordlover Writing January 2005 - November 2013
Wal-Mart USA October 2008 - January 2013
Sustainable Farming July 2013 - 2013
Meijer Stores September 2006 - April 2008
DBC Fulfillment Center (Designs by Carol) 1999 - 2003
Topco Associates LLC 1995 - 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Blogging, Facebook, Social Networking, Leadership, Budgets, Event Planning
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Technical Management
Trinity International University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Education, Theology, and Business Administration
Topco Associates LLC September 2015 - Present
Career Education Corporation April 2013 - September 2015
American InterContinental University April 2013 - September 2015
Nancy Antol Copywriting 1996 - September 2015
Evoke Productions August 2012 - April 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation 2011 - July 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2010 - May 2011
The Bradford Group September 2000 - June 2009
Prevent Blindness America November 1996 - March 1999
IDC (fundraising) May 1997 - November 1997
Skills
Copywriting, Newsletters, Press Releases, SEO, Direct Mail, Layout, Direct Marketing, Content Management, Catalogs, Social Media, Editing, Advertising, Creative Writing, Email Marketing, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, SEO copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Management, Concept Development, Photography, Public Relations, Blogging, Online Advertising, Online Copy, Web Content, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Internal Communications, Editorial, Brochures, Publications, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Copy Editing, Facebook, Content Strategy, Proofreading, Writing, Leadership
Education
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1996
BA, English, Technical Communication
Harper College 1991 — 1992
Credits earned toward B.A. English, Studied fine art and liberal arts.
Barrington High School
Reyes Holdings September 2015 - Present
Personal May 2011 - Present
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock September 2013 - September 2015
Dotomi November 2011 - August 2013
Topco Associates LLC November 2003 - November 2011
Topco Associates LLC January 2002 - November 2003
Shurfine International, Inc February 1998 - January 2002
Skills
SharePoint, SQL Server, C#, VB.NET, BizTalk, Visual Basic, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, PeopleSoft, SDLC, Database Design, IBM iSeries, Microsoft BI Suite, SQL, Tableau, PostgreSQL, DotNetNuke, Web Services, WinForms, ETL, T-SQL, Business Intelligence, Databases, Data Warehousing, SSIS, WCF, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, ERP, SSRS, .NET, Integration, HTML, Analysis Services, XML, Agile Methodologies, Business Analysis, Windows Server, Web Development, Management, Active Directory, Data Integration, Unix Shell Scripting, Access, TFS, Software Development, Microsoft Technologies, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Data Warehouse...
Education
Elmhurst College 1998 — 2001
B.S., Management Information Systems
Triton Junior College 1996 — 1998
A.S, Computer Science
Illinois State University 1995 — 1996
Mathematics
Wright College 1994 — 1995
West Leyden 1989 — 1993
Hanson park
Tag Worldwide December 2014 - Present
TAG February 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC July 2011 - February 2013
Topco Associates LLC May 2007 - June 2011
RR Donnelley January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Coordination, Project Planning, Advertising Sales, New Business Development, Customer Service, Client Engagement, Event Management, Entrepreneurial..., Application Development, Contract Management, Budget Preparation, Entrepreneurship..., Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Start-ups, Contract Negotiation, Program Management, Customer Engagement, Software Development, Account Management, Logistics, Strategy, Business Strategy
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) - Liautaud Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Liautaud Graduate School of Business, Entrepreneurship, Management
Indiana University Bloomington 2002 — 2006
BA, Telecommunications & Marketing
Cintas June 2014 - Present
Cintas June 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC November 2007 - June 2013
Skills
Negotiation, Inventory Management, AS400 system, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Customer Satisfaction, Detailed Organization, Order Processing, Pricing Analysis, Team-oriented, Self-motivated..., Accounts..., Accurate Data Entry, Hyperion Reports, Pay Close Attention to..., Multi-tasked, Presentations, Exceptional public..., SAP, Six Sigma - Green Belt, Customer Service, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Pricing, Forecasting, Management, Private Label, Purchasing, Retail, Sales, Teamwork
Education
Lamar University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business/Commerce, General
Topco Associates LLC February 2013 - Present
Kellogg Company January 2012 - November 2012
Kellogg Company October 2009 - January 2012
Kellogg Company February 2007 - October 2009
George Weston Bakeries 1991 - 2006
Skills
Direct Store Delivery, IRI, Grocery, Consumer Products, Spectra, Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Key Account Development, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Merchandising, Customer Insight, Business Planning, Sales Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Change Management, Wal-Mart, Strategic Partnerships, Team Building, Team Leadership, Recruiting, Budgets, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Sales, Key Account Management, Management, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Income Statement, Training, Forecasting, AC Nielsen, Brand Management, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Customer Marketing, National Accounts, Private Label, Warehouse Delivered..., Union Management, Broker Management, Transformational..., Category Insights, Retail Category..., Integrated Marketing, Market Planning
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.8
Elmhurst College 1998 — 2000
BS, BA
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1988
Lane Techical High School 1982 — 1985
Dr. Scientific Organica June 2009 - October 2009
Topco Associates LLC July 1986 - October 1994
Skills
Quality Assurance, Food Safety, GMP, Food, Food Quality
Education
Iowa State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's degree, Food Technology and Processing, B.S Food Technology
Cott Beverages April 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2007 - April 2014
E.D. Smith USA, Inc. February 2006 - February 2007
Ralcorp Industries/Bremner Food Products July 2004 - February 2006
Alcoa Consumer Products/Presto Products Division January 1996 - July 2004
Skills
Private Label, Food, Retail, Grocery, Selling, Merchandising, Assortment, Wholesale, Consumer Products, Retail Category..., National Accounts, Income Statement, Pricing, Account Management, Sales, Forecasting, IRI, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Market Planning, P&L Management, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Nielsen, Sales Operations, FMCG, Categorization, Key Account Management, P&L, Competitive Analysis, Inventory Management, Key Account Development
Education
Illinois State University 1984 — 1988
B.S., Major in Finance - Minor in Business Administration
Cheese Merchants of America November 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2013 - July 2014
Arthur Schuman Inc. June 2006 - August 2013
Grater Inc October 2000 - June 2006
Wisconsin Cheese Inc/Caputo Foods April 1991 - September 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Leadership, Food, Management, Supply Chain, Food Industry, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, eSourcing, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Pricing, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Manufacturing, MRP, Supplier Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Microsoft Dynamics GP, P&L Management, Consumer Products, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Ingredients, Dairy, Grocery, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Food Processing, Business Strategy, P&L, Great Plains, Sourcing & Procurement, Cost Reduction, Cost Savings, Category Management, Traverse, Uncompromising Integrity, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Purchase Management, ERP, Retail, Sage ERP X3
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2011 — 2012
MBA, Finance
DeVry University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Management/Operations
Triton-College 1994 — 1996
Associate of Science (A.S.), International Business
United Airlines September 2014 - Present
IRI May 2012 - September 2014
Topco Associates LLC August 2011 - May 2012
DePaul University Department of Finance June 2009 - August 2011
DePaul University, Department of Finance August 2007 - June 2009
US Cellular June 2008 - September 2008
Cement Investment and Development Co. September 2004 - September 2006
Peyvand Consulting Co. August 2004 - August 2006
Pars Tousheh Holding Co. August 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Analytics, SAS, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Statistics, Market Analysis, Business Intelligence, SPSS, Finance, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Quantitative Analytics, SAS,SPSS, and Business..., Access, Financial Modeling, PowerPoint, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Excel, PowerPoint,..., Data Mining, Economics, Market Research, Return on Investment, Business Intelligence..., Sensitivity Analysis, Qualitative Research, Valuation, IRI, ROI, NPV, Cash..., WebFOCUS, Infoassist, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Customer Insight, Google Analytics, BigQuery, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA, Dual concentration in Finance and Marketing Strategy and Planning
Azad Science and Research University 2004 — 2006
M.A, Management
University of Tehran 1998 — 2001
B.A, Economics
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 November 2014 - Present
Dana Holding Corporation 2006 - 2012
Prism Retail Services May 2004 - March 2009
Education
Elmhurst College 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics
American Recruiters December 2010 - Present
Thunder Group September 2009 - December 2010
John Manson & Associates February 2007 - September 2009
Casper Marketing Group January 2006 - February 2007
Topco Associates LLC 2003 - 2006
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Sourcing, Marketing Strategy, Food Service, Forecasting, Purchasing, Marketing
Education
Kendall College 1999 — 2002
BA, Hotel Restaurant Management
Carmel Catholic High School
Coyote Logistics June 2012 - Present
Topco Associates LLC June 2011 - August 2011
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2008 — 2012
Industry Management, Telecommunications
Auspicious Consulting 2011 - December 2012
Topco Associates LLC 1998 - 2011
Diversified Food Group 1998 - 1998
Sara Lee 1985 - 1997
Jewel Food Stores 1981 - 1985
Skills
Strategy, P&L Management, Start-ups, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Retail, Sales, Brand Management, Change Management
Education
Harvard Business School 1979 — 1981
MBA
Northwestern University 1974 — 1979
BSEE
Witt Management Group 2010 - Present
Renewable Resources Int'l 2010 - 2010
Topco Associates LLC 2006 - 2010
Dominick's Finer Foods (A Division of Safeway) 2000 - 2006
Education
Howard Payne University
BS
Topco Associates LLC October 2014 - Present
Slade Gorton July 2013 - October 2014
Australis Aquaculture May 2013 - July 2013
FishPac Pty Ltd April 2012 - April 2013
OceanEthix Ltd. November 2009 - March 2012
University of Sydney October 2006 - November 2008
Ramkhamhaeng University August 2004 - January 2006
Ramkhamhaeng University August 2004 - August 2005
Chyau Yow Kindergarten August 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Requirements Analysis, English, Teaching, Administration, Analysis, Research, Management, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Statistics, Customer Service, Business Planning, Strategy, Supply Chain, Business Development, International Business, Training, Project Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Sales, Retail, Sourcing, Recruiting, Business Strategy, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Sydney 2006 — 2009
Masters (with merit), Logistics Management
University of Sydney 2006 — 2009
Masters (with merit), International Business
University of Sydney 2006 — 2009
Masters, Business Law
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore 2008 — 2008
International Business
London Business School 2008 — 2008
International Business
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2008
International Business
New York University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dramatic Writing
Boston Latin Academy
Andrews Enterprises June 2009 - Present
Topco Associates LLC May 2015 - August 2015
LAN Academy September 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Word, Online Sales, apple certified machine..., team management, Small Business Marketing, Small Business Online..., Small Business..., Small Business..., computer deployment, Public Speaking, Social Media, Management, Leadership, CompTIA A+, Apple Certified, basic java coding, Non-profit..., Non-profit Volunteering, Non-profit Development, Non-profit Boards, Non-profits..., IT Service Delivery, Sales Analysis, microsoft
Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Operations and Information Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2013 — 2015
Minor, Information Technology
Natick High School 2009 — 2013
High School
Laureate Online Education July 2015 - Present
Laureate Online Education November 2012 - Present
Laureate Online Education July 2012 - November 2012
Daymon Worldwide April 2008 - June 2012
Daymon Worldwide February 2007 - April 2008
Blackhawk Network (Safeway) April 2005 - October 2006
Topco Associates LLC March 2002 - April 2005
Topco Associates LLC September 1997 - March 2002
Topco Associates LLC September 1995 - September 1997
Topco Associates LLC September 1994 - September 1995
Skills
Spanish, English, Portuguese, P&L, P&L Management, Category Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Account Management, Strategy Development, Start-ups, Procurement, Budgeting, Brand Development, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Team Leadership, Purchasing, Problem Solving, Forecasting, International Business, P&L responsibility, Latin America, Profitability, Sales Operations, Product Development, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Vendor Relations, Key Account Management, Retail, B2B, B2B2C, Brand Architecture, Corporate Branding, Budgets, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Income Statement, Leadership, Management, Market Research, Marketing, Sales, Strategy
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1990 — 1992
MBA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1987
BS, Mechanical Engineering
DeVry University January 2010 - Present
RBikes.com May 2004 - December 2009
House of Blues February 1997 - May 2003
Oak Casualty, Inc January 1999 - December 2002
Stone Realty January 1998 - February 1999
Topco Associates LLC 1997 - 1999
LG Electronics January 1995 - January 1997
Century 21 - Frontier March 1990 - November 1994
Rolling Stones February 1987 - April 1990
Skills
Multimedia, Web Design, Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Flash, ActionScript, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Illustrator, Culinary Skills, jQuery, Captivate, Instructional Design, Adobe Fireworks, HTML 5, CSS, Storyboarding
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2012 — 2016
Masters of Information Systems Managment, Infomation Systems Tools
Saint Xavier University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor, Computer Science
Oakton Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Graphic Design
AT&T February 2011 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 1997 - July 2010
nCUBE October 1995 - May 1997
KPMG October 1992 - October 1995
IT consultant Self Employed June 1991 - September 1992
Wasatch Education Systems August 1987 - May 1991
Skills
Juniper, Network Security, IP, Linux, CCNP, Cisco, Routing Protocols, Routing, Network Engineering, Switches, Network Design, VPN, Security, Cisco IOS, Network Administration, CCNA, Checkpoint, OSPF, Firewalls, BGP, MPLS VPN, TCP/IP, Cisco Technologies
Education
Juniper 2011 — 2011
JNCIA
Cisco Systems 2010 — 2011
CCNA CCNP
Illinois Institute of Technology 1984 — 1988
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Proviso West High School 1980 — 1984
TH Foods Inc. August 2015 - Present
Illinois Institute of Technology August 2014 - Present
APICS - Chicago Chapter July 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC April 2015 - June 2015
Kraft Foods Group January 2001 - April 2015
Illinois National Guard January 1991 - April 2015
Kraft Northshore Toastmasters Club January 2009 - July 2014
International Toastmasters July 2010 - July 2011
Indiana State University 1998 - 2001
Skills
Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, MRP, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Supply Management, Optimization, Materials Management, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, ERP, Business Process..., Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Inventory Control, Distribution Systems, Project Management, Purchasing, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Program Management, Warehousing, SAP, Forecasting, Sourcing, Logistics Management, Transportation, Contract Negotiation, Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain..., Team Leadership
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 2008 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Acquisition and Contracting, 4.0
Indiana State University - School of Business 1997 — 2000
MBA, Concentration in MIS, 3.4
Purdue University 1988 — 1992
BS, Natural Resources and Environmental Science
Carroll HIgh School 1984 — 1988
High School
Nurses & Company April 2010 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Healthcare, Leadership, Home Care, Customer Service, Team Building
Education
Lindenwood University 2004 — 2008
BS, Business Administration
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2014 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation March 2014 - September 2014
InstinXt Consulting Group October 2013 - February 2014
Topco Associates LLC May 2007 - October 2013
Don Johnston Incorporated 2001 - 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Packaging, Project Coordination, Software Project..., Process Improvement, Training & Development, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Marketing Copy, Project Management, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Employee Training, Mac, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Email Marketing, Direct Mail, Product Development, Vendor Management, Marketing Communications, Quality Assurance, Management, Agile Project Management, Layout, Copywriting, PowerPoint, Market Research, InDesign, Logo Design, Web Design, Content Management, Marketing, Brand Development, Adobe Acrobat, Basecamp, MS Project, Project Planning, Event Planning, Brochures, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Art Direction, Event Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, Dreamweaver
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art 1996 — 2001
BFA, Multimedia Communications
Navistar October 2007 - Present
Resources Global Professional , Tatum LLC December 2005 - October 2007
Topco Associates LLC January 1997 - December 2005
Topco Associates LLC 1997 - 2000
Skills
Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Financial Modeling, SEC filings, Process Improvement, Budgets, Internal Controls, Mergers, US GAAP, Strategic Planning, Consolidation, Income Statement, Business Process..., Variance Analysis, ERP, Auditing, Internal Audit, Finance, P&L, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Mergers & Acquisitions, Account Reconciliation
Education
Drake University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Topco Associates LLC April 2015 - Present
US Army March 2011 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation December 2012 - April 2015
Skills
Project Management, Military Experience, Supply Chain Operations, Military Operations, Army, Management, Project Planning, Supply Management, Sustainment, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, Space planning, Floor Planning, Product Assortment..., Assortment Optimization, Logistics Management, Military Logistics, Market Research Project..., Inventory Management, Human Resources, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Communication Skills, Written & Oral..., JDA, Visual Basic, R, Forecasting, Retail, Space Planning, Leadership
Education
Excelsior College 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Military History
Norwich University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Unilever November 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC April 2012 - December 2013
PepsiCo February 2009 - February 2012
PepsiCo July 2006 - February 2009
PepsiCo January 2005 - July 2006
Warner Music Group July 2002 - January 2005
Robert Morris University 2001 - 2002
Law Offices of Robert Kramer 2000 - 2001
Skills
SAP, JDA, Microsoft Office, AS400 system, DLX, Inventory Control, SAP BW, Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics, ESS, Clarify, WMS, M204, SAP Implementation, EDI, APICS, Manugistics, SAP APO, Model 204, Warehouse Management, Transportation, Analysis, Amdocs Clarify
Education
Lewis University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Organizational Leadership
Robert Morris College 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Topco Associates LLC March 2015 - Present
Novelis November 2014 - March 2015
Kiewit March 2014 - November 2014
Fujitsu August 2010 - January 2014
Wipro January 2010 - July 2010
Skills
SAP ERP, WebDynpro, SAP Implementation, SAP HR, ABAP, SAP R/3, SAP Workflow, ABAP-OO, SAP FICO, SAP MM, SAP HCM Process & Forms, SAP ADOBE FORMS, SAP SD
Education
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Topco Associates LLC October 2015 - Present
Amazon December 2013 - March 2015
Amazon December 2012 - December 2013
Amazon February 2012 - December 2012
ComPsych Corporation November 2009 - January 2012
Target July 2002 - November 2009
Lambda Pi Eta September 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Human Resources, Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Nonprofits, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Leave Administration, Risk Assessment, Customer Service, FMLA, Training, Onboarding, PeopleSoft, Hiring
Education
Elmhurst College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Topco Associates LLC November 2010 - Present
The Nielsen Company 2001 - 2010
Bell & Howell January 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Talent Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Applicant Tracking..., Deferred Compensation, College Recruiting
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1992 — 1995
MSIR, HR and Labor Law
Loras College 1988 — 1992
BA, Human Resource Mgmt
Loras College 1988 — 1992
BS, Psychology
Topco Associates LLC August 2014 - Present
Officemax July 2013 - May 2014
United Stationers February 2010 - March 2013
Roman, Inc. March 2005 - October 2009
Roman, Inc. August 2004 - March 2005
Roman, Inc. January 2000 - August 2004
Roman, Inc. September 1998 - January 2000
Roman, Inc. March 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Management, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Management, Merchandising, Management, global sourcing, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, business to business..., licensing management, Global Sourcing, Sales Operations, Brand Development, B2B Marketing, Inventory Management, Sales, Licensing, Advertising, Product Launch, Email Marketing, Pricing, Analysis, Social Media, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Selling, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team...
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, Marketing Management
Harper College
Certificate -- Ecommerce Marketing
University of Illinois at Chicago
BS, Marketing
Marketing Management Inc. January 2014 - Present
Integrated Marketing Services November 2011 - July 2012
the Sunflower Group May 2009 - April 2011
Blackhawk Network January 2007 - July 2008
Topco Associates LLC April 2004 - January 2007
ACNielsen November 2000 - April 2004
Safeway August 1999 - November 2000
Helene Curtis 1988 - 1997
Skills
Category Management, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Merchandising, Promotions, CPG Industry, Forecasting, Product Development, Management, Customer Insight, Retail, Marketing, Account Management, Analytics, Consumer Products, Business Development, Trade Marketing, Sales, Market Research, Competitive Analysis
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
UNLV
Topco Associates LLC June 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC May 2014 - June 2015
Jewel- Osco June 2013 - May 2014
Seno Formal Wear January 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Time Management
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
7-Eleven May 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC February 2014 - April 2015
Topco Associates LLC November 2012 - February 2014
Sara Lee September 2008 - October 2012
Sara Lee Foodservice - Division of Hillshire Brands September 2008 - October 2012
Abbott Nutrition January 2007 - September 2008
Dorel Juvenile Group March 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Consumer Products, Demand Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Manugistics, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Sales Plan, IRI, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, FMCG, Sales Operations, Product Development, Pricing, Production Planning, Supply Chain..., SAP, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Demand Forecasting, Management, Shopper Marketing, Strategy
Education
Indiana University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Ivy Tech Community College 1998 — 1999
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Topco Associates LLC January 2015 - Present
Sensata Technologies July 2014 - December 2014
Raytheon June 2010 - July 2014
Millennium Design Associates February 2010 - June 2010
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt June 2009 - August 2009
Walt Disney World January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Security Audits, Social Media, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, Search Engine, Access, Event Planning, Events, Fundraising, Earned Value Management, Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, DoD, Security Clearance, Process Improvement, Information Security, DIACAP, Information Assurance, Project Management
Education
Eastern Nazarene College 2015 — 2017
Masters of Science in Management
Rivier College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Tractus International, Inc. August 2004 - Present
Perdue Farms August 1998 - August 2004
AJC International July 1993 - August 1998
Topco Associates LLC January 1987 - July 1993
Skills
Export, Food, International Sales, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Sales, International Trade, Logistics, Commodity, Business Planning, International Business, Import, Marketing, International Marketing, Trading, Vice Presidents, Operations Management, Procurement, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, P&L Management, Purchasing, Negotiation
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 1983 — 1986
BBA, Enterprise Management and International Marketing
Freelance September 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC January 2012 - September 2014
Alberto Culver April 2008 - May 2012
Creative Circle April 2007 - April 2008
Stevens & Tate April 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Packaging, Illustration, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, InDesign, Mac, Layout, Corporate Identity, Branding & Identity, Visual Communication, Typography, Art Direction, Food Packaging, Consumer Package Goods, CPG Industry, Photoshop, Production, Photo Shoots, PowerPoint, Photo Editing, Concept Design, Concept Development, Food & Beverage, Press Checks, Corporate Branding, Designing Marketing..., Word, Logo Design, Creative Concept Design, Mood Boards, Brand Development, Brochures, Catalogs, Graphics, Art, Posters, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
Evergreen Park Public Library Trade Development AnalystWirtz Beverage IllinoisNovember 2012 - December 2013
RPPL February 2008 - July 2011
Topco Associates LLC May 2004 - December 2005
Safeway, Inc. 1999 - 2004
Unilever Home & Personal Care 1992 - 1999
The Procter & Gamble Distributing Company 1976 - 1992
Skills
Sourcing & Procurement, Logistics Management, Category Management, Category Analysis, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Inventory Management, Forecasting, New Business Development, Budget Management, Budget Analysis, Strategic Planning, cross functional teams, Marketing Strategy, Media Liaison, Public Libraries, Library Management, Library Instruction, Program Planning, Reference Services, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Procurement, Retail Category..., Management, Analysis, Budgets, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Consumer Products, Sales, Grocery, Contract Negotiation, Media Relations, Key Account Management, Income Statement, Retail, P&L Management, Shopper Marketing, Merchandising, Trade Marketing, Pricing Strategy, IRI, Pricing, Categorization, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Nielsen, Library
Education
Dominican University 2006 — 2007
MLIS, Library and Information Science
Saint Xavier University 1996 — 1996
BA, Business Management
Topco Associates LLC September 2014 - Present
Joe's Station House Pizza Pub January 2011 - August 2014
Skills
Restaurants, Food & Beverage, P&L, P&L Management, Food, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Management, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality
Education
Illinois State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Cars.com August 2007 - Present
Cars.com June 2002 - July 2007
Responsive Marketing Communications March 2001 - May 2002
Specialty Publishing Company April 1999 - February 2001
Teletrac June 1997 - March 1999
Topco Associates LLC June 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Online Advertising, New Business Development, Advertising Sales, Online Marketing, Automotive, Accessories, Analytics, Qualitative Research, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Analysis, Salesforce.com, Internet, Strategy Development, Strategy, Analysis, SEM, B2B, Direct Marketing, E-commerce, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Sales Management, Digital Marketing, Selling, Sales, Account Management, Sales Operations, Advertising, CRM, Web Analytics, Marketing, SEO, Business Development, Email Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Cold Calling, Mobile Advertising, Retail, Customer Acquisition, Competitive Analysis, Digital Media, Integrated Marketing, PPC, Sales Presentations, Media Planning, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Media Buying, Interactive Marketing
Education
Illinois State University 1990 — 1994
BS
Forest View
Forest View
Topco Associates LLC December 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC December 2011 - December 2014
Topco Associates LLC March 2009 - December 2011
Credit Union 1 March 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Grocery, Merchandising, Retail Category..., Private Label, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Customer Service, Food, Inventory Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Product Development
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2004 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Economics
Topco Associates LLC September 2011 - Present
Orval Kent Foods December 2009 - September 2011
Newlyweds Foods August 2006 - December 2008
Nestle 1999 - 2006
L. Karp & Sons, Inc. (Karp's) August 1994 - 1999
Edlong Dairy Flavors 1994 - 1994
Skills
SAP, Food Science, Frozen Food, Food, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Technology, GMP, HACCP, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Sensory Evaluation, Dairy, Food Quality, SQF, Bakery, FDA, Flavors, Food Service, GFSI, Quality System
Education
Dominican University
BA, Food Science & Nutrition
Topco Associates LLC 2011 - 2014
RR Donnelley 2008 - 2011
DTI Warehouse (Paige Personnel Services) 2007 - 2008
Gladson Interactive (Paige Personnel Services) 2007 - 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Lotus Notes, Google Analytics, Wordpress, HTML, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Photoshop, PowerPoint, InDesign, Access, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Illustrator, Management, Project Management, WordPress, E-commerce SEO
Education
Lewis University 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Project Management
Lewis University 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Art, Fashion Marketing & Management
Santander Bank, N.A. April 2015 - Present
Topco Associates LLC February 2015 - April 2015
Topco Associates LLC April 2013 - January 2015
Aquanima - Santander Group April 2012 - April 2013
Fidelity Charitable July 2011 - April 2012
Hillside Stone Products January 2003 - July 2011
Elderhostel, Inc January 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Ariba, Salesforce.com, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, RFP, Pricing Analysis, Client Service, Customer Service, CRM, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Sourcing, Negotiation, Pricing, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Project Management, Program Management, Purchasing, Retail, Inventory Management, Account Management, Research, Team Leadership
Education
Emmanuel College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Management and Economics
Allied Integrated Marketing May 2013 - Present
Hyatt Regency O'Hare 2013 - 2014
Hyatt Regency O'Hare 2013 - 2014
Member January 2013 - February 2013
Alpha Phi Fraternity September 2010 - February 2013
Alpha Phi International Fraternity November 2011 - November 2012
Smile for Life Dental June 2012 - August 2012
Eastern Illinois University March 2012 - April 2012
Topco Associates LLC May 2011 - August 2011
FMG Events June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Leadership, Determination, 3.5 GPA, Marketing, Public Relations, Promotions, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, social netowrking, Lead A Team, Organization, Organizational..., Teamwork, Social Media, Customer Service, Communication, Sales, Management
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, 3.5/4.0 Scale
ITW Global Brands June 2015 - Present
Euro Centra, USA October 2013 - June 2015
Federated Group September 2012 - August 2013
Topco Associates LLC June 2011 - September 2012
Topco Associates LLC January 2010 - June 2011
Topco Associates LLC July 2008 - January 2010
Topco Associates LLC April 2007 - July 2008
Aon Hewitt November 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Supply Chain, Private Label, Forecasting, Grocery, Consumer Products, Categorization, Logistics, Management, FMCG, Inventory Management, Pricing, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Nielsen, Procurement, Product Development, Shopper Marketing, Analysis, P&L Management, Food, IRI, Merchandising, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Retail, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., P&L, Spectra, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Food Industry, Frozen Food, Negotiation, Retail Category..., Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Global Sourcing, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Brand Management, Supply Chain..., National Accounts, Market Planning, Profit, Analytics
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2013
M.B.A., Operations Management, Marketing Management
Ripon College
Bachelor's, Economics, Business Administration
Topco Associates LLC 1999 - Present
Daymon Worldwide 1995 - 1999
Target 1993 - 1995
Skills
Purchasing Negotiation, Retail Category..., Retail, Retail Buying, Purchasing, Program Management, Human Resources, Strategic Sourcing, Time Management, Sales Management, Hiring, Training, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Leadership, Merchandising, Management, Pricing, Sales, Forecasting
Education
Lewis University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Joliet Catholic High School 1984 — 1988
TOP LEVEL MMA TRAINING CENTER 2012 - Present
Ultimate Martial Arts February 1998 - Present
Topco Associates LLC January 2002 - May 2011
Skills
Boxing, Fitness Training, Microsoft Excel, Access, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Business Analysis, Coaching, Customer Service, Employee Training, Event Planning, Fitness, Inventory Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Martial Arts, MMA, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Motivational Speaking, Muay Thai, Personal Training, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Project Management, PowerPoint, Self Defense
Education
DeVry University
BS, Business Administration
Landauer, Inc. August 2011 - August 2013
Topco Associates LLC September 2010 - August 2011
Landauer, Inc. May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Logistics, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Project Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville - College of Business Administration 2006 — 2010
2010Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Logistics
Alliance Foods Inc September 2014 - Present
GST Manufacturing, LTD July 2010 - August 2014
Chicken of the Sea March 2008 - September 2009
Mizkan Americas February 2006 - February 2008
Daymon Worldwide October 2004 - February 2006
Topco Associates LLC April 2003 - February 2006
Daymon Worldwide April 2003 - October 2004
Daymon Worldwide January 2002 - April 2003
Fleming Foods March 1999 - April 2003
Daymon Worldwide March 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Forecasting, Pricing, Merchandising, Budget, Selling, Product Development, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Budgets, Retail, Negotiation, Account Management, Brand Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Management, Marketing, Business Development, Purchasing, Business Strategy, P&L Management, Advertising, Supply Chain, Grocery, FMCG, Key Account Development, Food, Private Label, Competitive Analysis, Procurement, Consumer Products, Profit, IRI, Shopper Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Management, Trade Marketing, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, National Accounts, Categorization, Nielsen, Customer Insight
Education
Harding University 1988 — 1992
BBA, Marketing
Worship Leaders Institue
Worship Leaders Institue
Capgemini U.S. LLC October 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC May 1994 - September 2014
American Warranty/United Equitable 1990 - 1994
Skills
I Series AS400, DB2/400, COBOL, CL, Query400, SQL, Aldon, Hawkeye, FTP, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Lync, Software Documentation, Hyperion, Gumbo Xlerator, Gumbo Splmail, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Database Design, Databases, IBM iSeries, AS400 system, Training, Technical Support, Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1978 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Human Services, General
Kendall College 1975 — 1977
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Human Services, General
K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc March 1986 - Present
Marathon Realty Corp April 2002 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 1999 - Present
FMI CMRC 1993 - 2013
FMI Retail Store Development 1994 - 2011
Skills
Retail, Negotiation, Location Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Acquisitions, Fuel Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Real Estate, Budgets, P&L Management, Income Statement, Market Research, Forecasting, Management, Disposition, Marketing, Financial Analysis, Tenant, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Shopping Centers, Brokerage, Corporate Real Estate, Leadership, Real Estate Development, Land Acquisition, Tenant Representation, Commercial Real Estate, Property Management, Sales Management, Leases, Lease Negotiations, Retail Site Selection, Real Estate Transactions, Landlords, Investment Properties, Lease Administration, Due Diligence, Real Estate Economics, Entitlements, Real Estate Financing
Education
East Tennessee State University 1987 — 1990
MBA
Western Illinois University 1972 — 1977
BBA
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association September 2015 - Present
Ziyad Brothers Importing November 2012 - September 2015
US Foods May 2012 - October 2012
Topco Associates LLC February 2007 - May 2012
C&S Wholesale Grocers August 2005 - December 2006
Walmart June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Nielsen, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Negotiation, Inventory Control, Account Management, Supply Chain, Grocery, Purchasing, Microsoft Dynamics SL, IBM AS/400, Wholesale Purchasing, Mediterranean, Meat, Prism, Hyperion Reports, Food Marketing, Procurement, Food Packaging, Social Media Marketing, Logistics, SAP, IRI data, Microsoft Office, Vendor Management, Retail Category..., Retail Sales, Foodservice Distribution, Product Forecasting, RFP, Market Pricing, Quality Assurance, International Logistics, Management, Sales, Food, Global Sourcing, Marketing
Education
Dominican University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Food and Consumer Packaged Goods Marketing, Management
Topco Associates, LLC August 2007 - Present
Empire Today LLC February 2006 - August 2007
American Hotel Register Co. January 1997 - August 2005
American Hotel Register Co. January 1994 - January 1997
Quill Corporation January 1984 - January 1994
Skills
Social Media Moderator, Radian6 social media..., Egain Email Management..., ERP Implementation..., Customer Service, ERP, Six Sigma, Vendor Relations, Process Improvement, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Purchasing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Retail, Excel, Account Management, Call Center, Mentoring, Coaching, Change Management, Direct Marketing, Business Management, Social Media, Performance Management, Supply Chain, Leadership Development, Operations Management, Business Process..., Staff Development, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Team..., Hiring, Salesforce.com..., Management, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Pricing, Analytics, Call Centers, Merchandising
Education
Lewis University 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts, Public Administration
Topco Associates LLC October 2013 - Present
Empire Today August 2006 - October 2013
Sears 2005 - 2006
Personal Creations 1998 - 2005
Skills
Call Center, Operations Management, Call Centers, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Retail
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master of Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Saint Xavier University 1997 — 2002
BS, Accounting
Morgan Park 1991 — 1999
Topco Associates LLC October 2010 - Present
Topco Associates LLC September 2008 - October 2010
American InterContinental University June 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Outlook, File Management, PeopleSoft, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Mac, Windows, Administrative Work
Education
DePauw University 2002 — 2006
BA, Communications; interpersonal communication and diversity
Topco Associates LLC October 2006 - Present
Finepitch / Solectron June 2005 - December 2006
Teradyne June 2004 - June 2005
RSA Security May 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Development, Negotiation, Market Research, Business Planning, eSourcing, Spend Analysis, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Management, Sourcing, Retail, Pricing, Change Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Supply Management
Education
Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration - concentration Business Strategy
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2001 — 2002
BS, Legal Studies
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1997 — 2001
BS, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Topco Associates LLC January 2013 - February 2014
McCain Foods June 2008 - October 2012
Unilever August 2003 - June 2006
Brach's Confections June 2000 - August 2003
Keebler Company September 1998 - June 2000
Keebler Company October 1997 - September 1998
Keebler Company December 1996 - September 1997
Keebler Company November 1993 - December 1996
Skills
Customer Service, Logistics, Analysis, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Management, Pricing, Human Resources, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Integration, Inventory Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Transportation
Education
Elmhurst College 1996 — 2002
BS, Logistics & Transportation
TopSource LLC July 2006 - Present
Topco Associates LLC 2004 - Present
Rand McNally August 1990 - March 2004
Rand McNally 1999 - 2004
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Harrington College of Design 2003 — 2007
Associate's degree, Interior Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Collections Etc. July 2002 - Present
Winston Brands, Incorporated 2002 - Present
Pampered Chef June 2000 - July 2002
Waldo's $ Mart 1998 - 2000
Successories 1996 - 1998
topco, llc 1985 - 1995
Topco Associates LLC January 1985 - June 1994
Skills
Shipping, WMS, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Warehouse Management, Retail, Warehousing, Distribution Center..., Management, Start-ups, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Merchandising, Purchasing, Operations Management, Inventory Management, P&L Management, 3PL, Procurement, Supply Chain..., Reverse Logistics, Transportation..., Forecasting, Transportation, Strategic Sourcing, ERP, Supply Chain Operations, WMS Implementations, Supply Chain Consulting, Sourcing, LTL
Education
Elmhurst College 1990 — 1993
Transportation
Harper College 1973 — 1978
Materials Mgt, logistics
Taproot Foundation March 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC June 2011 - June 2013
On The Rocks Marketing February 2009 - May 2011
Kraft Foods Group May 2008 - August 2008
Sara Lee Corporation May 2006 - August 2007
Philip Morris USA August 2004 - September 2005
Philip Morris USA May 2003 - August 2003
Campbell-Ewald Advertising April 2001 - July 2002
J. Walter Thompson January 1998 - April 2001
Skills
Brand Management, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Email Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Market Planning, Management, Social Media, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Brand Architecture, Public Relations, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MBA
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
BBA
Topco Associates LLC 2013 - Present
Siemens PLM Software 2011 - 2013
Siemens 2008 - 2011
Motorola 2005 - 2007
Motorola 2002 - 2005
Motorola Mobility 1999 - 2000
SDRC (accquired by Siemens PLM Software) 1997 - 1999
WAM!NET 1997 - 1997
Yantai YIDA Precision Instrument Inc. 1992 - 1994
Skills
Product Development, Enterprise Software, Program Management, Telecommunications, Product Lifecycle..., Integration, Scrum, Agile Project Management, SDLC, Digital Product..., Digital Product..., Solution Architecture, Management, Business Development, Management Consulting, Consulting, Business Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Strategy
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy and Finance
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 1998
Master of Computer Science, Networking and Software Engineering
Jilin University 1987 — 1991
Information Science & Engineering
Wausau Tile January 2006 - August 2012
Damar Natural Stone Inc 1995 - 2004
Topco Associates LLC 1999 - 2000
Education
Harrington College of Design 2001 — 2003
Interior Design
Illinois Institute of Art 1999 — 2000
Interior Design/ Art
Oakton Community College 1995 — 1999
A.A.S., Office System Technology
Pasco-Hernando State College
Topco Associates LLC 2006 - Present
KPMG 2004 - 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing
Education
Illinois State University 1999 — 2004
Topco Associates LLC SVP - Global Chief Procurement OfficerMcDonald's CorporationMay 1976 - June 2007
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1978 — 1981
MBA, Accounting / Finance
Lewis University
BS, Accounting
Topco Associates LLC March 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods 2013 - May 2014
MedSpan Research 2011 - March 2013
Peapod 1999 - 2005
Safeway 1994 - 1999
Nielsen 1990 - 1994
IRI 1987 - 1990
Skills
Project Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Change Management, Recruiting, Business Analysis, Training, Marketing, Retail Category..., Business Process..., Business Strategy, Business Process, Business Planning, Performance Management, Pricing Strategy, Sales Analysis, Process Improvement, Private Label, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Fact Base Selling, Coaching, Product Mix, Sales Promotion, Trade Promotions, Organization, Business Development, Pricing, E-commerce, Vendor Management, Marketing Research, FMCG, Merchandising, Strategy, Sales
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1992 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Alltech International August 2014 - Present
Health Care Service Corporation February 2012 - September 2014
Aztec Plastic May 2010 - February 2012
Topco Associates LLC April 2011 - October 2011
CDW February 2007 - February 2010
Coca-Cola Enterprises December 2005 - June 2006
Second City Financial Associates June 2004 - September 2005
Skills
PeopleSoft, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, SAP, Adobe Captivate 5.5, Lectora, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Adult Learning..., Training Needs Analysis, Organizational..., ADDIE, Onboarding, HRIS, Program Management, Visio, Recruiting, Project Management, Employee Relations, Training, Microsoft Word, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership, Management, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, Temporary Placement, College Recruiting, Performance Management, Talent Management, Internet Recruiting, Succession Planning, Time Management, Policy, Analysis
Education
George Mason University 2013 — 2016
Master's degree, Public Administration
Roosevelt University 2011 — 2012
Masters of Arts, Training; Development
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
Topco Associates LLC November 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC August 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC September 2012 - Present
Topco Associates LLC October 2011 - August 2012
Topco Associates LLC January 2009 - September 2011
K&L Gates March 2006 - November 2008
Lake Park Center October 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Library, Access, Retail, Customer Service, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Analysis, Accounting, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Purchasing, Training
Education
Elmhurst College 2000 — 2004
B.S., Economics, Psychology, Business Administration
G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. March 2013 - Present
OfficeMax November 2012 - March 2013
Topco Associates LLC January 2012 - September 2012
Topco Associates LLC November 2010 - December 2011
Topco Associates LLC November 2008 - October 2010
LaSalle Bank June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Essbase, IBM AS/400, English, Customer Service, Windows, P&L Responsibility, Sales, Procurement, Presentations, Private Label, Analytics, Problem Solving, International Sales, Ariba, SAP, ATG Commerce, IBM Mainframe, Management, P
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2005 — 2008
BS, Finance
Topco Associates LLC June 2011 - Present
Sargento Foods April 2010 - June 2011
Sargento Foods 2007 - 2010
Sargento Foods 1996 - 2007
Skills
SAP, Inventory Management, Data Governance, Master Data Management, Master Data, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, ERP, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process, Pricing, FMCG, Data Analysis, Strategy, Product Development, Leadership, Logistics, Consumer Products, Data Quality, Management, Continuous Improvement, Access
Education
Lakeland College 2007 — 2010
MBA, Master of Business Administration
Silver Lake College 2004 — 2007
BS, Business Administration
Topco Associates LLC August 1997 - Present
Skills
Merchandising, Pricing, Access, Private Label, Grocery, Sales, Retail, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Purchasing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, P&L Responsibility, Food, Supply Chain, Product Development, Shopper Marketing, Budgets, Food Industry, Outlook, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., IRI, P&L, Key Account Development
Education
DeVry University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ULTA Beauty December 2014 - Present
Coty May 2007 - December 2014
Houston Harvest Gift Products December 2000 - April 2007
Topco Associates LLC 1992 - 2000
Skills
Market Planning, Retail, Analysis, Analytics, Category Management, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Office..., IRI data, Major Retailers Data..., Delta Bronze Training..., Access Database, Mintel, Spectra, Kantar Retail, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office
Education
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Marketing, Business and Marketing
Forsythe Technology June 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC February 2013 - June 2014
Forsythe Technology November 2011 - February 2013
Forsythe Technology April 2008 - November 2011
Firehouse Candles June 2005 - May 2010
Skills
Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Leadership, Sales, Vendor Management, Procurement, Analysis, Change Management, Account Management, Vendor Contracts, Logistics, Problem Solving, Inventory Management, E-commerce, Salesforce.com, IT Strategy, Vendor Relationships, Grocery Industry, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Entrepreneurship, Team-oriented, Financial Analysis, Vendor Managed Inventory, PowerPoint, Presentations, Direct Sales, Order Management, Purchase Orders, Forecasting, Purchasing, Business Analysis, Financial Reporting, Pre-sales, Culture Change, Customer Support, Contract Management, Lotus Notes, Oracle E-Business Suite, MBA, Order Fulfillment, Retail, CommerceHub, Drop Ship, Online Marketing, Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2003 — 2007
BS, Organizational Management
TreeHouse Foods February 2015 - Present
TreeHouse Foods July 2014 - February 2015
Topco Associates LLC February 2014 - June 2014
Topco Associates LLC July 2012 - January 2014
Topco Associates LLC August 2010 - July 2012
Topco Associates LLC January 2009 - August 2010
Topco Associates LLC January 2007 - January 2009
DVT of Chicago, LLC June 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Pricing, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Purchasing, P&L Management, Retail, P&L, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Food, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Global Sourcing, Product Development, Inventory Management, FMCG, Customer Insight, Supply Chain, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Private Label, Management, Competitive Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Account Management, Nielsen, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Sales Operations, Profit, Brand Management, Supply Chain Management, Income Statement, Key Account Development, IRI, Leadership
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business
Topco Associates LLC October 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC October 2013 - September 2014
Topco Associates LLC April 2008 - October 2013
McCain Foods June 2006 - April 2008
McCain Foods October 2004 - June 2006
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Operations Management
University of Michigan 1987 — 1991
BA, Economics
Samuel Strapping Systems April 2002 - Present
Previous Experience 1981 - 1988
Topco Associates LLC 1976 - 1981
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain, 3PL, Freight, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Logistics Management, LTL, Container, Management, Transportation..., Shipping, Customer Service, Negotiation
Education
Elmhurst College 1982 — 1988
B.S., Business Administration
ACCO Brands April 2004 - September 2005
PriceSmart July 2002 - October 2003
Buehler June 2000 - May 2002
Topco Associates LLC November 1994 - October 1998
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1992 — 1994
B.S., Business Administration-Marketing
Florida International University - College of Business 1990 — 1992
Business Administration-Marketing
Topco Associates LLC April 2012 - Present
BLD Graphics 2002 - 2012
Jordan Miller & Associates, Inc 2000 - 2003
Hirt & Associates, Inc 1997 - 2000
Niimi Design Associates, Inc 1995 - 1997
Skills
Packaging, Art Direction, Art, Graphics, Illustration
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design
US Foods August 2014 - Present
US Foods April 2013 - August 2014
US Foods April 2012 - April 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2011 - April 2012
Ace Hardware February 2010 - January 2011
Ace Hardware November 2008 - February 2010
Topco Associates LLC July 2008 - November 2008
Topco Associates LLC April 2005 - May 2007
Topco Associates LLC October 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Business Development, CRM, Sales Management, Analytics, Retail, Pricing, Management, Business Analysis, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Product Development, Sales, P, Strategy
Education
Illinois State University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Business
Ace Hardware June 2012 - Present
Ace Hardware December 2011 - June 2012
Ace Hardware November 2010 - December 2011
TopSource LLC June 2009 - October 2010
Topco Associates LLC January 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Vendors, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Private Label, Sourcing, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Pricing, Forecasting, SAP, CPFR, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Management, Project Planning, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Product Development, Inventory Management, Analysis, Supply Management, Retail, eSourcing, Demand Planning, Procurement, Warehousing
Education
Iowa State University 2003 — 2007
BS
Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 2003 — 2007
Bachelors of Science
Topco Associates LLC September 2014 - Present
Kellogg Company October 2013 - August 2014
Kellogg Company February 2011 - October 2013
Kellogg Company June 2008 - February 2011
Kellogg Company February 2006 - October 2008
Kellogg Company September 2003 - February 2006
Kellogg Company September 2001 - September 2003
PepsiCo August 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Shopper Marketing, Forecasting, Trade Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Sales Operations, Nielsen, Retail, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Management, FMCG, Strategy
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Northwestern University April 2014 - Present
Topco Associates LLC December 2011 - April 2014
Topco Associates LLC May 2008 - December 2011
Hertz June 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Marketing, Team Building, Sales Management, Event Planning, Coaching, Training, Merchandising, CRM, Inventory Management, Sourcing
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Topco Associates LLC April 2015 - Present
JP Morgan Chase August 2005 - May 2014
Washington Mutual 2005 - 2010
Washington Mutual August 2006 - June 2009
Washington Mutual 2005 - 2006
Skills
Vendor Management, Fixed Income, Banking, Business Requirements, User Acceptance Testing, Business Analysis, Visio, SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Derivatives, Consumer Lending, Credit, Credit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Loan Origination, Loans, Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Lending, PMO, Portfolio Management, Residential Mortgages, Requirements Analysis, Refinance, Project Management, Process Improvement, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Financial Services
Education
Elmhurst College 1996 — 2003
Computer Science
Topco Associates LLC March 2012 - Present
KRAFT FOODS GLOBAL Inc June 2009 - March 2012
HESCO INC October 2004 - November 2008
Skills
Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Pricing, Negotiation, Procurement, Management, Analysis, Supply Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2004 — 2008
MBA, Business Management
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Business Operations; Business Administration
Topco Associates LLC September 2013 - Present
Topco Associates LLC May 2012 - August 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2010 - May 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation November 2008 - September 2010
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Management, Sales, Negotiation, Strategy, Analysis, Social Media, Retail, Customer Service, Team Building, Forecasting, Product Development
Education
Illinois State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor's of Science, Merchandising
Topco Associates LLC August 2012 - Present
Aldi Holding ApS August 2011 - August 2012
Starbucks April 2004 - August 2011
Skills
Inventory Management, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Retail, Sales Management, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Sales, Customer Service, Management, Profit, Time Management, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Purchasing, Training, Team Building, P, Pricing, Loss Prevention, Event Management, Grocery, Account Management
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology
Consolidated School District 158 September 2014 - Present
Community Consolidated School District 15 August 2010 - May 2013
District 300 Schools April 2007 - May 2010
ACCO Brands 2004 - 2005
PriceSmart 2002 - 2003
Buehler 2000 - 2002
Topco Associates LLC 1994 - 1998
Skills
Elementary Education, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Tutoring, Differentiated..., Purchasing Negotiation, Purchasing Processes, Merchandise Planning, Merchandising Strategies, Cost Reduction, Category Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1992 — 1994
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Florida International University 1990 — 1992
Associate of Arts (AA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Topco Associates LLC October 2013 - Present
BP, Integrated Supply & Trading January 2007 - May 2011
Indalex Inc October 2002 - January 2007
University of Illinois August 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Trading, Risk Management, Management, Hedging, Financial Risk, Strategy, Analysis, Econometrics, Sales, Pricing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Arts, Economics
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Topco Associates LLC July 2007 - Present
Skills
Econometrics and other..., Procurement, Supply Chain, Pricing, Strategic Sourcing, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Logistics
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2000 — 2006
Master of Arts (MA), Economics
Anda Pharmaceuticals Inc December 2005 - September 2015
SeaSpecialites March 2002 - August 2005
Topco Associates LLC August 1989 - July 2001
Washington National Insurance Company February 1986 - July 1989
TJ Maxx March 1984 - March 1986
TJ Maxx September 1981 - March 1984
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Purchasing Processes, Retail Category..., Wholesale Purchasing, Purchasing Negotiation, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Supervisory Skills, Customer Service, Item Master, Team Building, Category Management, Retail, Grocery, Pharmaceutical Industry, Grocery Industry, Retail Buying, Expeditor, Expediting, Food & Beverage, Team Management, Non-Food Items, Forecasting, Order Management, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Training, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Sales
Education
Kendall College 1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies