Valspar Corporation
Industry: Company
DescriptionThe Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. With over 11,000 employees in 25 countries and a company history that spanned two centuries, it was the sixth largest paint and coating corporation in the world. Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN CEO: Gary E Hendrickson (2011–) Revenue: 4.191 billion USD (2016) Parent organization: Sherwin-Williams Subsidiaries: Wattyl, Samuel Cabot Incorporated, Valspar B.V., Founders: Lawson Valentine, Samuel Tuck, Henry Valentine
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Valspar Corporation Employees
Double E Inc November 2014 - Present
Parker Hannifin Corporation, Stratoflex Aerospace Division October 2007 - Present
Valspar Corporation August 2006 - June 2007
Ethicon, Inc. July 2005 - August 2006
General Motors, Powertrain Division September 2000 - June 2005
Skills
Engineering, Pro Engineer, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Inventor, GD&T, Manufacturing..., CAD, Geometric Dimensioning, SolidWorks, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Machining, Engineering Management, Six Sigma, Machine Tools, SPC, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Cross-functional Team..., ISO, Project Management, Kanban, Aerospace, Quality Management, Autodesk Inventor
Education
University of Toledo 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business
Bosch October 2014 - Present
Zanik Design, Inc. 2006 - November 2014
Redbox March 2012 - December 2013
Valspar Corporation 2004 - 2006
Marketing Support 1999 - 2004
The Grand Group 1998 - 1999
The Food Group 1997 - 1998
Lee Hill 1995 - 1997
Blau Direct Edge 1994 - 1995
Paterno Imports 1989 - 1994
Skills
Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Illustrator, Marketing Communications, Packaging, Online Marketing, Direct Mail, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Interactive Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, User Experience, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Logo Design, Program Management, E-commerce, Brand Development, Corporate Identity, Strategy, Brand Management, Photography, In-store Marketing, Web Design, Leadership, Research, Production Managment, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Concept Development, Promotions, On-line, Visual Communication, Creative Problem Solving, Shopper Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Digital Media
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1982 — 1986
BA, Advertising Design / Marketing Strategies
Aveda/Estee Lauder Inc July 2010 - Present
Aveda/Estee Lauder Inc September 2001 - August 2010
Best Buy April 2000 - September 2001
ACCO Brands January 1998 - February 2000
Valspar Corporation August 1993 - January 1998
Skills
SAP APO, Manugistics, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Business Planning, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management
Education
Illinois State University 1990 — 1993
BS, Business Administration/Accounting
College of DuPage 1988 — 1990
Schneider Electric April 2015 - Present
Schneider Electric September 2010 - Present
Comverge November 2001 - October 2010
Lumenor Inc August 2000 - May 2001
Energy.com November 1997 - July 2000
American ElectricPower December 1996 - November 1997
LCI International, April 1992 - February 1994
Enron April 1992 - January 1994
Valspar Corporation May 1984 - January 1992
Skills
Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Market Penetration, Strategy, Sales, Business Alliances, Demand Response, Sales Management, Team Building, Smart Grid, Business Planning, Energy, Channel, Recruiting, Selling, Customer Retention
Education
Bowling Green State University
BSBA, Marketing/Sales Management
Kellogg School of Management
Executive classes: Market Planning
University of Michigan
Executive classes: Market Strategies and Execution
OCSD July 1992 - Present
Valspar Corporation October 1988 - October 1990
Valspar Corporation December 1983 - September 1988
Mobil Chemical Corporation November 1981 - November 1983
Neville Chemical Company November 1980 - November 1981
Skills
Water Quality, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Water, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental..., Environmental Consulting, Environmental Impact..., Water Management, GIS, Environmental..., Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Monitoring, Ecology, Water Resources
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 1974 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Valspar Corporation February 2011 - Present
Dove Equipment Co. Inc. February 1995 - February 2011
USAF/ANG July 1984 - June 2010
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Team Building, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Microsoft Excel, 5S, Microsoft Word, Automation, Sales Management, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Coatings, Leadership
Education
Pima Community College
University of Maryland (Okinawa Japan Division)
The Coca-Cola Company January 2014 - Present
Valspar Corporation July 2009 - October 2013
Valspar Corporation February 2006 - July 2009
Valspar Corporation April 2002 - February 2006
Skills
Green Belt, Excel, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Quality Assurance, Word, Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Manufacturing, Certified Green Belt, Lean Projects, DMAIC, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing..., Customer Service, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
MBA
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Adminstration
Alpha Team Dumpster Rental January 2012 - Present
Homoly Construction January 2008 - Present
Case Cargo Inc. (Cargo Golf) January 2001 - January 2008
HOLLMAN Inc. January 2005 - January 2007
Valspar Corporation 1996 - 2001
Skills
Business Development, International Relations, Project Management, Sales Management, Sales, Event Planning, Forecasting, Project Planning, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1994
B.S. Chemistry, Business Administration
Kellogg Graduate School of Management
CENTRIA 2014 - 2015
Fabral 2013 - 2014
Fabral 2012 - 2013
Valspar Corporation 1997 - 2011
Spectrum Group, Division of United Industries 1995 - 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales Growth, Building Materials, Product Development, Category Management, Account Management, Management, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Salesforce.com, Key Account Management, Selling, Training, Cold Calling, Key Account Development, Advertising, Sales Process, Retail, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, National Accounts, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Business Planning
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science, Management
Valspar Corporation May 2013 - Present
SUPERVALU April 2012 - May 2013
UnitedHealthcare January 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Essbase, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Budgets, PeopleSoft, Process Improvement, Financial Forecasting, P&L, Hyperion
Education
Saint Cloud State University - G.R. Herberger College of Business 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
Valspar Corporation November 2014 - Present
Cenveo June 2014 - November 2014
Adecco Staffing, USA December 2013 - June 2014
ManpowerGroup September 2011 - December 2013
TEKsystems June 2013 - August 2013
Express Employment Professionals June 2010 - July 2012
Job Corps April 2012 - June 2012
Macy's November 2010 - December 2010
PeopleNet July 2006 - May 2010
Skills
MS Office Suite, Culinary, Baking, Pastry, Cooking, Food Safety, Computer Literate, Food Service, Administrative Support, Bakery, Bread, SAP Portal, Menu Development, Menu Design, Catering, Job Descriptions, Front Office, Students, Artisan Breads, European Cakes & Tortes, World Cuisine, American Cuisine, Charcuterie, ServSafe Certification, Natural Foods, Data Entry, Customer Service, Calendar Management, Human Resources, Fast Learning, Language Skills, Phone Skills, HACCP, Home Cooking & Baking, Inventory Control, Small Business, Payroll, Microsoft Office
Education
The Art Institutes International-Minnesota 2010 — 2011
Associates in Applied Sciences, Baking & Pastry
Art Institute of Atlanta 2008 — 2010
Associate of Applied Sciences, Culinary Arts with concentration in Baking & Pastry
Valspar January 2014 - Present
The Bank of New York Mellon September 2013 - January 2014
The Bank of New York Mellon August 2012 - September 2013
The Bank of New York Mellon April 2010 - July 2012
Coventry Healthcare April 2009 - April 2010
Wells Fargo Financial November 2007 - November 2008
Med-Fast Pharmacy July 2007 - November 2007
Valspar Corporation June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Marketing, Finance, Sales, Accounting, Marketing Research, Advertising, CDO, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Banking, Credit, Investments, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Training, Financial Services
Education
Penn State University 2003 — 2007
B.S, Marketing; Communications
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Marketing
Hopewell High School 1999 — 2003
Academic
PrimaLoft, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Recast, LLC November 2008 - October 2014
Valspar Corporation May 2010 - June 2013
Empyrean International, LLC August 2005 - September 2008
Krispy Kreme 2002 - 2005
Sony Pictures Entertainment 1998 - 2000
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Business Development, Product Management, Video Production, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Market Research, New Business Development, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, CRM, Salesforce.com, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Product Development, Public Relations, Product Launch, Digital Media, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Sales, Trade Shows, Interactive Marketing, Sales Operations, Leadership, Brand Development, Management, Brand Awareness, Pricing, Sponsorship
Education
Wake Forest University - Babcock Graduate School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Marketing, Finance
University of Vermont 1992 — 1996
BA, Liberal Arts / Film Studies
The University of Edinburgh 1995 — 1995
Semester Abroad, British Literature Studies
Saratoga Springs Highschool
Valspar June 2007 - Present
Valspar Corporation January 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Vendor Management, Continuous Improvement, IT Management, SharePoint, Integration, Windows 7, Team Leadership, Windows, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Visio, Windows Server, Networking, Software Documentation, Technical Support, System Administration, Process Engineering, Servers, Access, ERP
Education
Roosevelt University 2000 — 2004
EY September 2014 - Present
Ariba June 2010 - September 2014
Valspar Corporation June 2009 - December 2009
Draeger Safety Inc December 2008 - May 2009
Anderson Dubose Distribution Center (Martin Brower) May 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Procurement, Purchasing, MS Project, Ariba, SAP, Six Sigma, E-procurement, Integration, Procure-to-Pay, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Oracle, Spend Analysis, eSourcing, Process Improvement, ERP, Project Management, Business Process..., Consulting, Management
Education
Duquesne University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Information Systems Management
Rehn & Skinner, L.L.C. March 2011 - Present
Records Deposition Service July 2010 - March 2011
Prairie State Legal Services August 2008 - December 2008
Valspar Corporation July 1992 - May 2008
WJOL/WLLI May 1989 - July 1991
WKKD FM November 1988 - September 1989
WZRC - WTWV - WYLL May 1987 - May 1989
Skills
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Leadership, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
Monnmouth College 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts
Maine West High School 1978 — 1981
Joliet Junior College
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
ACCREDENT 2015 - Present
S.KRISHNAN & ASSOCIATES 2013 - Present
DARTS 2013 - 2015
NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM (BE THE MATCH) 2011 - 2013
DIGI INTERNATIONAL INC 1999 - 2010
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN (formerly LAWCO FINANCIAL, LLC) 1997 - 1999
VALSPAR CORPORATION 1984 - 1996
ECOLAB 1982 - 1984
HANSEN CO., CPA 1979 - 1982
Skills
Financial Management, M&A Experience, International Business, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, M&A Due Diligence, International Management, International Business..., International Sales..., Financial Reporting, Investor Relations, Non-Profit Board..., General Management, Strategic Business..., Strategic Planning, Financial Accounting, Management, Strategic Financial..., Membership, Mergers, Managerial Finance, Due Diligence, Non-profits, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Business Development, Accounting, Cash Flow, Strategy, International Sales, Board of Directors, Business Planning, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Team Building, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, M&A experience, Financial Modeling, Nonprofits, Executive Management, New Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Finance, Leadership, Multicultural, Networking, Corporate Finance
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
MBA, Finance and Management
Wharton School of Finance
Financial & Executive Management Program, Graduate School of Business
Bangalore University
BS, Chemistry and Biology
Sherwin Williams October 2010 - Present
Valspar Corporation January 1996 - 2010
Guardsman Products January 1993 - January 1996
Moline Paint January 1989 - January 1993
Maxon Marina January 1988 - January 1989
Loe's Highport January 1987 - January 1988
Hill Motor Cars January 1986 - January 1987
Europa Imports of Little Rock, AR 1983 - 1985
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, Management, Coatings, Start-ups, Paint, Market Development, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Product Development, Polymers, International Sales, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Marketing Communications, Product Management, R&D, Purchasing, Selling, B2B, Competitive Analysis, Pricing
Education
University of Central Arkansas
Business and Marketing
US Bank October 2010 - Present
GRACO, Inc. November 2004 - December 2007
ANDERSEN WINDOWS, Inc. July 2003 - July 2004
MACDERMID COLORSPAN CORPORATION April 2000 - June 2001
VALSPAR CORPORATION August 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Software Documentation, Organizational..., Training, Process Improvement, Team Building, Management, Change Management, Visio, Strategy, Program Management, Project Management, Leadership, Recruiting, MS Project, Business Process, Coaching, Budgets
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Masters, Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
·Bachelor of Science, Sociology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Professional Certificate, Human Resource Development
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Project Management
Valspar Corporation February 2011 - Present
Valspar Corporation February 2009 - January 2011
Valspar Corporation February 2007 - January 2009
Valspar Corporation February 2006 - January 2007
Valspar Corporation February 2005 - January 2006
Valspar Corporation February 2001 - January 2005
Valspar Corporation February 1999 - January 2001
Valspar Corporation February 1997 - January 1999
Fujitsu / ICL Retail Systems February 1996 - January 1997
Washburn High School January 1994 - January 1996
Skills
Global Infrastructure..., Information Security..., Team Leadership, IT Management, IT Strategy, Performance Management, New Vendor Development, Relationship Management, Contract Negotiation, IT Security Best..., Continuous Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Integration, ERP, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Process Improvement, Management
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2000 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
University of Saint Thomas 1993 — 1995
MAT, Master of Arts in Teaching/Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1993
BA, Psychology
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP May 2012 - Present
Valspar Corporation February 2009 - August 2009
Education
Drake University Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
Valsapr July 2011 - June 2012
Valspar Corporation July 2011 - June 2012
Milspray, LLC August 2008 - January 2011
Akzo Nobel, Inc January 2004 - January 2008
Heucotech Ltd January 2000 - January 2003
Sherwin Williams Co, Powder Coatings January 1999 - January 2000
Honeywell, Inc February 1995 - January 1998
Honeywell December 1989 - February 1995
Whittaker Inc January 1987 - January 1989
Randolph Products January 1986 - January 1987
Skills
Powder Coatings, Military Specifications, Wax Addtives for..., Coatings
Education
Long Island University
BS, Chemistry
Gibraltar November 2008 - Present
Owens Corning March 2005 - November 2008
Valspar Corporation April 1999 - March 2005
Skills
Sales Management, Solar Energy, Pricing, Account Management, Sales, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Pricing Strategy, Team Building, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, Merchandising, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Selling, Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, Retail, Training
Education
East Carolina University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, English
Faribault Foods, Inc August 2008 - Present
Valspar Corporation August 2006 - August 2008
Valspar January 2005 - August 2006
Valspar October 2001 - January 2005
Honeywell Inc. December 1997 - October 2001
Skills
Forecasting, JD Edwards, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Six Sigma, Financial Forecasting, Excel, Essbase, Process Improvement, Finance, Budgets, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Hyperion Enterprise, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Financial..., Pricing, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1993 — 1997
BS, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Bayer Technology Services 2008 - Present
Valspar Corporation 2005 - 2007
Bayer Corporation 2001 - 2004
Bayer Corporation 1998 - 2001
Bayer 1992 - 1998
Skills
Process Engineering, Chemicals, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Analysis, Public Relations, Quality Management, Chemical Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Process Simulation, Leadership, Management, Contract Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Strategy, Product Development
Education
- Vanderbilt University; University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude
Valspar August 2014 - Present
Valspar January 2014 - August 2014
Valspar February 2012 - January 2014
Valspar Corporation October 2008 - January 2012
Valspar Corporation September 2007 - September 2008
Valspar Corporation May 2007 - August 2007
Carlisle Accounting 2006 - 2007
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2010 — 2013
MBA
University of St. Thomas 2004 — 2007
B.A, Business Accounting
Alaska Pacific University 2003 — 2004
High School
Valspar March 2010 - Present
Valspar Corporation December 2006 - July 2009
HB Fuller April 1998 - December 2006
HB Fuller July 1994 - April 1998
HB Fuller March 1987 - April 1994
Skills
Coatings, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Polymers, Paint, Product Development, Process Engineering, Adhesives, Formulation, Polymer Chemistry, Resin, R&D, Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Characterization, ISO, Polyurethane, Additives, Continuous Improvement, Powder Coating, Raw Materials, Design of Experiments, Organic Chemistry, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Universidad Nacional de San Agustín 1974 — 1980
BS
Flying Colors Aviation Inc. June 1998 - Present
Valspar Corporation April 1996 - August 2009
Kremlin Rexon 1994 - 1996
United Airlines 1987 - 1994
Skills
Paint, Aviation, Aircraft, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Automotive, Project Management, Team Building, Flights, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Management, Coatings, Lean Manufacturing, Composites, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Transportation, Customer Service
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1988 — 1991
Applied Science, Aviation
Bodycote April 2015 - Present
Sulzer Metco April 2012 - Present
Oerlikon (Sulzer) Metco April 2012 - November 2014
Budget Blinds of Huntsville January 2010 - April 2012
Valspar Corporation November 2008 - August 2009
Sud-Chemie February 2007 - September 2008
Ferro Corporation January 1999 - January 2006
Ferro Corporation January 1997 - January 1999
Schulman Inc January 1995 - January 1997
Schulman Inc January 1993 - January 1995
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Engineering, Process Engineering, Leadership, Operations Management, Management, Program Management, Training, Six Sigma, Project Planning, Budgets, Start-ups
Education
Ohio Northern University 1984 — 1988
Ohio Northern University
Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin
Valspar Corporation May 2015 - Present
TIGER Drylac USA, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Haugen Consulting, LLC September 2007 - Present
TIGER Drylac USA, Inc. December 2012 - May 2014
Adhesives Technology Corp May 2009 - August 2012
TCI Powder Coatings, an RPM Company March 1995 - August 2007
Estron Chemical, Inc March 1992 - March 1995
3M Company, Telcomm Products Division January 1981 - March 1992
Skills
R&D, Optimization, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Process Engineering, Change Management, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Business Analysis, Team Building, Business Management, Organizational..., Strategy Development, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Process Development, Supply Chain, Problem Solving, Business Intelligence, Compliance, TQM, ISO, Outsourcing, Business Transformation, Management, Leadership, Coatings, Adhesives, Business Development, Additives, Six Sigma, Spend Management, Strategy, Resin, Process Simulation
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1987 — 1990
BS, Chemistry
Kroff Lab Services January 2014 - Present
Reaxis Inc. June 2012 - December 2013
Reaxis Inc September 2010 - July 2012
Mad Mex May 2008 - October 2010
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority February 2010 - August 2010
Valspar Corporation August 2009 - October 2009
Eat n' Park February 2004 - December 2007
Skills
UV/Vis, HPLC, IR, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chromatography, Laboratory, Nanotechnology, Science, Wet Chemistry, Biochemistry, GC-MS, Inorganic Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, IR spectroscopy, Organic Chemistry, LIMS, NMR, pH meter, UV, NMR spectroscopy, Chemstation, Quality Control, Distillation, Column Chromatography, LC-MS, TLC, Dissolution, Data Analysis, Conductivity, Spectroscopy, GC-FID, Purification, Analytical Techniques, Karl Fisher, Raw Materials, Water, Atomic Absorption, Method Development, Polymers, R&D, ICP-OES, Coatings, Titration, Microscopy, Quality Assurance, Polymer Chemistry, Spectrophotometry, Catalysis, Mass Spectrometry
Education
Saint Vincent College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
John A. Brashear High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma, General Studies
Saint Vincent College 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Chemistry
Hentzen Coatings April 2013 - Present
AkzoNobel Coatings September 2011 - April 2013
PPG Industries November 2003 - September 2011
Akzo Nobel Coatings January 1994 - November 2003
Lilly Industrial Coatings August 1988 - January 1994
Guardsman Products June 1986 - August 1988
Valspar Corporation June 1985 - April 1986
Skills
Paint, Polymers, UV, Resin, Plastics, Industrial Coatings, Coatings, Raw Materials, Product Development, R&D, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Additives, Formulation, Polyurethane, Leadership, Adhesives, Polymer Science, Manufacturing, Start-ups
Education
High Point University 1998 — 2002
MBA, International Studies
Guilford College
B.S, Chemistry
Valspar Corporation August 2015 - Present
Medline Industries April 2014 - January 2015
GlobalHue January 2012 - March 2013
The Chrysalis Group, LLC June 2009 - January 2011
Hamilton Communications January 2008 - March 2009
DraftFCB January 2005 - January 2008
Carol H. Williams March 2003 - January 2005
FRANKEL aka ARC WORLDWIDE June 1997 - December 2002
PARAGON AD DESIGN June 1996 - April 1997
Leo Burnett February 1992 - March 1996
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Brand Development, Advertising, Logo Design, Direct Mail, Copywriting, Packaging, Illustrator, Marketing Communications, Television, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Visual Communication, Corporate Identity, Concept Development, Strategy, Graphic Design, Leadership, Interactive Marketing, • HTML, • WordPress, •..., Brand Architecture, Outdoor Advertising, Brochures, Adobe Muse CC
Education
Art Institute of Colorado
Associates Degree, Advertising / Graphic Design
Syngenta April 2013 - Present
NOVA Chemicals May 2010 - April 2013
NOVA Chemicals June 2005 - May 2010
Dupont Dow Elastomers LLC September 1999 - June 2005
Valspar Corporation May 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Supply Chain..., Operational Risk..., Forecasting, Process Optimization, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Operations Research, Project Management, Quantitative Research, M&A analysis, Business Process..., Chemical Engineering, R&D, SAP, Analysis, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Risk Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Financial Risk, Management, Process Safety, Process Simulation, Risk Analysis, Risk Management
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), University Honors
University of Delaware 2000 — 2004
Master of Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh 1993 — 1998
BS, Chemical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
Valspar Corporation March 2012 - Present
Schmidt Printing January 2010 - December 2010
Meredith 2001 - October 2010
The Straub Corporation 2000 - 2001
Powell's Books 1996 - 2000
Skills
Account Management, Sales Operations, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Team Building, Sales Management, New Business Development, Adobe Acrobat, Direct Mail, Direct Sales, Email Marketing, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Sales, Budgets, CRM, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement
Education
University of Iowa
BA
Sysco November 2010 - Present
Dickey Broadcasting August 2006 - Present
GASports.comOn-Air Talent December 2004 - December 2010
Montana's Bar & Grill February 2005 - November 2010
Emory University April 2003 - January 2008
Fayetteville SwampDogs May 2005 - October 2005
Big League Broadcasting, LLC. April 2001 - June 2005
Sports Radio 610 AM WIP September 2004 - January 2005
Airgas March 2001 - April 2004
Valspar Corporation July 1996 - March 2001
Skills
Media Relations, Sports, Advertising, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Management, Customer Service, CRM, New Business Development, Press Releases, Sales Operations, Editing, Sponsorship, Training, Social Media
Education
The University of Georgia 1988 — 1993
AB, Psychology
Shamrock High School 1983 — 1988
Diploma
Brunner and Lay, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Brunner and Lay, Inc. November 2014 - April 2015
SOAPware, Inc. April 2011 - October 2014
Financial Healthcare Systems July 2009 - November 2009
Avnet January 2008 - May 2008
Ergotron Inc. July 2003 - September 2007
Onyx Special Services 2002 - 2003
Philip Special Services 2000 - 2001
Martin Engineering 1995 - 2000
Valspar Corporation 1986 - 1995
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Selling Skills, Team Building, Leadership, Management, Coaching, Channel, Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Channel Partners, Sales Operations, B2B, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Lead Generation, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Marketing, Business Development, Enterprise Software, Selling, Trade Shows, Product Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Training, Strategic Planning, Managed Services, Strategic Partnerships, Product Development, Executive Management, Channel Sales, Program Management, Cold Calling, SaaS, Professional Services, Data Center, Change Management, Software Industry, Partner Management, Business Alliances, Networking, Integration, Resellers, Cloud Computing, CRM
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2002
MEd., Human Resource Development
Metropolitan State University 2000 — 2000
BA, Business and Adult Training and Development
University of Minnesota Duluth 1980 — 1984
BA, Political Science/Sociology
Vermilion Community College 1978 — 1980
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Ely Memorial High 1975 — 1978
SunOpta March 2013 - Present
SunOpta April 2010 - March 2013
Valspar Corporation December 2001 - April 2010
TIE Commerce December 1997 - December 2001
Aon November 1994 - November 1997
Skills
EDI, IT Management, SharePoint, OnBase, E-commerce, User Productivity Kit..., QlikView, Business Analysis, Technical Documentation, Technical Training, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Business Process Design, Business Workflows, Workflow Management..., Unix, EDIFACT, Oracle, Servers, Visual Basic, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Process Management, Technology Integration, Data Integration, Integration Testing, Business Process, Integration, Oracle E-Business Suite, Management
Education
Knox College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree
Millward Brown September 2013 - Present
Geneva Public Schools, District 304 August 2005 - May 2013
Valspar Corporation June 1987 - August 1995
Skills
Marketing Research, Teaching, Strong Interpersonal...
Education
National Louis University 2009 — 2010
Master of Arts in Teaching, K-9
Loyola University Maryland 1989 — 1991
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Northern Illinois University,DeKalb, IL ; Loyola College, Baltimoe, MD; National Louis University, Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Science Major - Marketing, Minor - Communications, MBA, MAT, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers July 2010 - Present
Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce June 2010 - Present
Dobbe Marketing & PR, Inc. September 1989 - Present
John O. Butler Company November 1985 - April 1988
Rust-Oleum Corporation 1981 - 1986
Valspar Corporation 1976 - 1981
The Enterprise Companies 1976 - 1981
Skills
Leadership Greater..., Community Leadership, Event Planning, Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, Program Development, Community Development, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Advertising, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Social Media, Product Development, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Small Business
Education
Roosevelt University 1981 — 1986
Bachelors, Business & Marketing
College of Lake County
DuPont January 2014 - Present
DuPont December 2010 - January 2014
University of Louisville August 2009 - May 2010
Valspar Corporation January 2007 - August 2008
University of Louisville School of Medicine August 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Analysis, Program Management, Aspen Plus, Engineering, Process Safety, Manufacturing, Integration, Chemical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Polymers, Process Simulation, Process Engineering, Design of Experiments
Education
University of Louisville 2009 — 2010
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Chemical Engineering and Certificate in Environmental Engineering
University of Louisville 2004 — 2009
B.S, Chemistry; Biochemistry and B.S chemical Engineering
Olson December 2014 - Present
TransAuth January 2012 - Present
TCBands.com 2001 - Present
FishNet Security January 2006 - December 2014
Atomic Data November 2005 - August 2006
Valspar Corporation October 2001 - November 2005
Webhelp January 2000 - January 2002
TEKsystems January 1999 - January 2000
Minnesota Daily January 1998 - January 1999
Skills
Crossbeam, Checkpoint, Cisco IOS, Cisco Security, Cisco Switches, Juniper, IDS, IPS, VPN, SSL VPN, Linux, Unix Shell Scripting, Websense, TCP/IP, Bluecoat, Bluetooth, WiFi, Wireless Networking, F5, VMware, Windows, Mac OS X, Identity Management, Authentication, Two-factor..., Encryption, RADIUS, Active Directory, Bash, Switches, 802.1x, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Design, Information Security, Disaster Recovery, Security, Computer Security, Data Center, Troubleshooting, Firewalls, CISSP, Network Administration, Servers, Windows Server, IPSec
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1999
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1999
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Available for Growth Position 2012 - Present
Valspar Corporation March 2013 - November 2013
Despatch Industries November 2010 - November 2012
Datacard Group April 2005 - June 2010
Donaldson December 1999 - April 2005
Sirius Computer Solutions October 1997 - October 1999
Computational Systems Inc May 1995 - October 1997
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics August 1989 - May 1995
McCourtney Plastics 1987 - 1989
Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, ERP Software, Purchasing, Supplier Negotiation, Plastics Engineering, Rubber, Sheet Metal, Machining, Cost Engineering, Predictive Maintenance, Supplier Development, Automotive, Medical Devices, Component Development, Direct Sales, Territory Management, Territory Development, Strategic Consulting, Casting, MRO Management, Indirect Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Supplier Evaluation, International Project..., International Trade, Precision Tooling, Sales Presentations, Technical Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Procurement, MRP, Inventory Management, Kaizen, Global Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Education and Technology
Iowa Western Community College 1982 — 1983
Pre-Engineering
Northwest Missouri State University
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group January 2015 - Present
Valspar August 2012 - December 2014
Valspar Corporation May 2011 - August 2012
Dow Chemical October 2010 - May 2011
Dow Chemical December 2007 - October 2010
ABB Lummus-Global May 2007 - August 2007
ABB Lummus Global May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Chemical Engineering, HAZOP, Process Safety, Process Control, Chemicals, DCS, Factory, Pumps, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, HAZOP Study, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Manufacturing
Education
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2007
BS, Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 2003 — 2007
B.S, Chemical Engineering
Doyle Bookkeeping & Office Solutions, LLC March 2015 - Present
Boca Grande Art Alliance May 2013 - Present
Valspar Corporation March 1999 - January 2012
Interstate Brands Corporation June 1994 - February 1997
Skills
Full-Charge Bookkeeping, Accounting, Financial Statement..., Financial Reporting, Budgets, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Monthly Close Process, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Year-end Close, Financial Analysis, Manufacturing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Essbase, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, Oracle Applications, Optiva, Accounts Receivable
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2008 — 2010
Associates Degree, Accounting, 3.98
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Accounting, 4.0
Indiana Institute of Technology
Certificate, Principles of Management/Human Resource Management
Valspar January 2015 - Present
Valspar August 2014 - January 2015
Valspar Corporation July 2010 - July 2014
Core Finishing and Assembly January 2009 - July 2010
Acme Finishing Company June 2004 - January 2009
Viking Metal Cabinet Co November 2003 - May 2004
Tech Finishers May 2002 - November 2003
Kramer Foods September 1995 - May 2002
Froderman Lawn Care March 1990 - January 2000
Skills
Product Development, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, Six Sigma, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Business Development, CRM, Coatings, Direct Sales, Pricing
Education
Northwood University 1998 — 2001
B.B.A, Business Management/Marketing
Keller Graduate School of Management
Graduated; Masters, Accounting and Financial Management
Valspar Corporation May 2000 - Present
Skills
Requirements Analysis, Oracle, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, Business Analysis, SQL, Business Process, Oracle Applications, IT Management, PL/SQL, Integration, IT Strategy, Business Process..., SharePoint, Microstrategy, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, SDLC
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Mathematics
Assured Staffing May 2012 - Present
Assured Staffing May 2012 - Present
AUSLER ENTERPRIZES January 2001 - Present
Oakley Industries January 2006 - August 2007
Oakley Industries January 2006 - January 2007
Valspar Corparation January 1997 - January 2001
Valspar Corporation January 1997 - January 2001
Liebovich Bros, Inc January 1994 - January 1997
Liebovich Brothers, Inc January 1994 - January 1997
Skills
Customer Service, Forklift Operator, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Carpet, Manufacturing, VCT, Strategic Planning, Drawing, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Flooring, Management, Software Installation, Team Building, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Construction, Social Networking, Forklift Operation, Nonprofits, Contract Negotiation, Teaching, Employee Relations, Fundraising, Supervisory Skills
Education
Rock Valley College
Certificate
Rock Valley College 2004 — 2004
(VOCATIONAL)CERTIFICATE, Integrated Systems Technology Certificate
Rock Valley College
Valspar Corporation 2011 - Present
NOVA Chemicals 2005 - 2011
Nanomat 2004 - 2005
Duquesne University 1999 - 2001
Duquesne University 1999 - 2001
Skills
Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectroscopy, Thermal analysis, Physical analysis, Spectroscopy, Microscopy, LC-MS, Polymers, Mass Spectrometry, Thermal Analysis, HPLC, UV/Vis, FTIR, Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Polymer Characterization, TGA, Differential Scanning...
Education
Duquesne University 1999 — 2001
Master's degree, analytical chemistry
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1996 — 1999
Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry
High School District 214 2013 - Present
CDesign 2012 - 2013
Hollister Incorporated 1995 - 2012
Antec Corporation (ARRIS) 1992 - 1995
LMG Communications 1990 - 1992
Baxter Healthcare Corporation 1988 - 1990
Valspar Corporation 1984 - 1987
Skills
Art Direction, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Brochures, Packaging, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Digital Asset Management, Print Management, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Creative Strategy, Advertising, Logo Design, Photography, Illustration, Microsoft Office, Graphics, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Corporate Branding, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, Corporate Communications, Pre-press, Collateral, Trade Shows, Publications, Brand Development, Adobe Acrobat, Layout, Mac, Concept Development, Visual Communication, QuarkXPress, Marketing, Newsletters, User Experience, Image Manipulation, Art, Website Development
Education
Northern Illinois University
Visual Communications
Prospect High School
Send Out Cards February 2010 - Present
Mosaics By Susan January 2006 - Present
Accounting & Tax Associates, LLC January 2012 - September 2012
Valspar Corporation January 1999 - February 2010
Valspar January 1992 - January 1999
Valspar (formerly Plasti-Kote) October 1989 - January 1992
C & J Uniforms January 1977 - January 1989
Sierra Engineering 1971 - 1975
Skills
Federal Tax, Quickbooks, California Tax Returns, Tax, QuickBooks, Social Networking, Customer Service, Budgets, Real Estate, Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Selling, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Retail
Education
Columbus University 1996 — 1998
BA, Business Administration
Los Angeles Pierce College
A.A, Business Administration
Pierce College
Valspar October 2011 - Present
Reichhold 2014 - 2014
Valspar Corporation February 2008 - October 2011
Valspar Corp October 2006 - January 2008
Titteringtons, Inc. February 2006 - September 2006
Teradyne Inc. 1998 - 2001
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Raw Materials, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Supplier Development, Procurement, Six Sigma, MRP, Supply Chain..., Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Materials, Warehousing, Supplier Negotiation, Materials Management, Purchase Management, Demand Planning, SAP, Production Planning, Logistics, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Warehouse Management, Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Resin, Plastics, Manufacturing, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Evaluation, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Spend Analysis, DMAIC, Vendor Managed Inventory, Coatings, Supply Chain Operations, APICS, Process Engineering, JIT, Operational Excellence, Polymers, Black Belt
Education
Skidmore College 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science
Keith Country Day School December 2014 - Present
Pearson Plumbing September 2013 - December 2014
Willow Tex April 2012 - September 2013
Valspar Corporation November 2010 - February 2012
Valspar Corporation October 2008 - October 2010
Valspar Corporation March 2000 - October 2008
Valspar Corporation January 1996 - January 2000
Valspar Corporation January 1986 - January 1996
Skills
Microsoft Office 2007, Essbase, Oracle, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Oracle-Analytics, WMS, Hyperion Essbase, Mas 90, ACT, Sage, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Management, Manufacturing, Budgets, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Training, Lean Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Inventory Control, Six Sigma, ERP
Education
American InterContinental University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
Rock Valley College 1983 — 2006
A.A, General Studies
Jefferson High School 1979 — 1983
General Studies
Valspar Corporation 2001 - Present
Valspar Corporation October 1999 - 2001
AmeriPride Services March 1997 - October 1999
Moore Data 1994 - 1997
Moore Data 1988 - March 1994
Moore Data October 1983 - 1988
Skills
SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Java, Tomcat, Apache, CSS, JSP, Business Analysis, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Unix, Windows, E-commerce, Programming, Linux, Siteminder, LDAP, jQuery, Documentation, Problem Solving, OpenCMS, Mentoring, MicroStrategy...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1982
BA
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1982
Bachelor's degree
Charlottesville Committee on Foreign Relations June 2013 - Present
Fuel Tech, Inc. 2013 - 2014
CVR Energy, Inc. May 2011 - April 2012
Atlas Pacific Engineering Company July 2008 - June 2010
Private Equity firm consultant. 2006 - May 2008
Association for Manufacturing Technology November 2003 - December 2005
UNOVA May 2003 - December 2005
Valspar Corporation 2000 - 2001
Valspar Corporation 1998 - 2000
FMC Corporation 1984 - 1994
Skills
Mergers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Business Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Private Equity, Business Planning, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Turnaround Experience, Manufacturing Operations, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Harvard Business School 1972 — 1974
MBA
Cornell University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Purple Room Productions November 2011 - Present
Julian Electric, Inc. June 2003 - November 2011
Julian Electric, Inc June 2003 - November 2011
Ven-Tec Veneer Technologies June 2002 - January 2003
Valspar Corporation January 1999 - January 2001
Multicolor Specialties, Inc January 1993 - January 1999
Education
Morton College
Psychology
Sysmex America, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Sysmex America, Inc. December 2010 - March 2012
USG Company 2006 - December 2010
Valspar Corporation 2002 - 2006
Invensys Controls 2000 - 2002
Pactiv 1998 - 2000
Keane Consulting 1998 - 1998
Foremost Insurance May 1991 - March 1996
Skills
Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., MRP, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Sales Plan, Manugistics, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Analysis, Logistics, Demand Forecasting, Materials Management, Supply Chain..., Inventory Control, Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Pricing, Management, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Team Building
Education
Auburn University 1997 — 1998
Post Grad Research, Applied Mathematics
Auburn University 1996 — 1997
Master's, Applied Mathematics
Aquinas College 1989 — 1992
Bachelors, Mathematics
OptumHealth August 2013 - Present
Valspar Corporation January 2012 - July 2013
Valspar Corporation September 2008 - January 2012
Valspar Corporation January 2007 - September 2008
SUPERVALU October 2005 - January 2007
Juntunen Group July 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Financial Reporting, Finance, Account Reconciliation, P&L Management, Accounting, Analysis, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Payroll, Six Sigma, Tax
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2009 — 2012
MBA, Strategic Management/Finance
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2000 — 2004
BA, Accounting
Bee Line Company July 2015 - Present
Valspar Corporation February 2006 - July 2015
Guardian Industries August 2002 - February 2006
Milliken Chemical 1999 - 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, 5S, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, ISO, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Polymers, DMAIC, Coatings, Process Improvement
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
North Carolina State University 1993 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry
Western Illinois University
Valspar Corporation October 2001 - Present
Education
Lewis University 1986 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management
Valspar Corporation September 2004 - Present
Traust Consulting June 2004 - September 2004
Sanmina-SCI August 1999 - May 2004
Arco Alaska, Inc (currently Phillips Petroleum) January 1993 - May 1999
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, ERP, PL/SQL, Oracle, Business Process, Integration, SDLC, Data Warehousing, Systems Analysis, Oracle Reports, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Databases, Requirements Gathering, Data Modeling, Business Objects
Education
University of Alaska Anchorage 1993 — 1999
Management Information Technology, Minor in Math
Martin Luther Preparatory School
Valspar 2009 - Present
Valspar Corporation 2006 - 2009
Valspar 1998 - 2006
Sherwin Williams 1994 - 1998
Skills
Coatings, Black Belt, Six Sigma, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, Polymers, Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Raw Materials, Manufacturing, Plastics, Paint, DMAIC, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1970 — 1973
MBA, Marketing / Operations Research
Illinois Institute of Technology 1964 — 1968
BS, Chemistry
Code 42 Software, Inc. November 2010 - Present
Volkart May & Associates, Inc. October 2009 - October 2010
Virtelligence: Healthcare-Technology-Consulting July 2007 - September 2008
Relevant Radio: Starboard Media Foundation May 2004 - July 2007
Jostens / Zimmer Spine March 2002 - April 2004
Orion Consulting Services (aka SSIT N. America) September 2000 - March 2002
Tropicana, Inc. January 2000 - July 2000
Oracle Corporation January 1998 - November 1999
Valspar Corporation December 1981 - 1997
Skills
Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Excel, SQL, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Catechist, Customer Service, ERP, Visio, Graphics, Flowcharting, Business Process, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Product Development, Integration, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Change Management, Marketing, Project Management, Solution Selling, Flow Charts, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Training, Software Development, Analysis, Sales, Process Improvement, Account Management, Management, SDLC
Education
Watermark Learning 2009 — 2009
Masters Certificate in Business Analysis, 6 Refresher Courses: Eliciting Business Requirements, Use Case Modeling
University of St. Thomas 1997 — 1997
Course: Foundations of Software Development in Software Systems Program
Cleveland State University 1900 — 1900
Bachelor of Businesas Administration, Accounting
Chrysler Group LLC September 2011 - Present
Android Industries August 2010 - September 2011
Fabcon August 2005 - October 2008
Valspar Corporation January 1997 - August 2005
Skills
Construction, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Contract Management, Project Planning
Education
Upper Iowa University 2015 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Rock Valley College 2013 — 2015
Associate, Business Administration
Christian Life High School 1991 — 1995
Diploma
Valspar Corporation Finance ManagerValsparJanuary 1998 - September 2002
Education
Augsburg College 1988 — 1992
BA, Finance
Tredegar Film Products April 2015 - Present
Valspar Corporation January 2004 - August 2014
Valspar Corporation 2002 - 2004
Skills
Collective Bargaining, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Six Sigma, Coatings, Supply Chain, Employee Relations, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Leadership, Budgets, Occupational Health, Quality Assurance, Polymers, Process Safety, Process Engineering, Purchasing, 5S, ISO, Process Safety..., Factory, Root Cause Analysis, Plastics, Chemical Engineering, Raw Materials, Additives, Adhesives, Process Optimization, Resin, Manufacturing..., Polyurethane, DMAIC
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Masters of Business Administration
Indiana State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry
E & J Gallo Winery April 2003 - April 2008
Valspar Corporation 1996 - 2003
CNG Transmission Corporation June 1986 - February 1996
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, Supply Chain, Behavior Based Safety, Factory, Human Resources, Pipelines, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, ISO, Training, Six Sigma, Safety Management..., Supervisory Skills, Quality Management, 5S, EHS, Iso 9000, ISO 14001, Process Engineering, Risk Assessment, Quality System, Process Safety, Ergonomics, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety, Quality Auditing, Accident Investigation, Environmental Compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Workplace Safety, Hazardous Waste..., Kaizen, Environmental Awareness, Operational Excellence, Environmental..., Quality Control, Process Safety...
Education
Texas A&M University 1978 — 1978
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1974 — 1977
B.S. Education, Secondary Education, English/Safety
Mane October 2010 - Present
A.M. Todd January 2009 - November 2010
Del Monte Foods January 2003 - December 2008
Valspar Corporation 1996 - 2002
Skills
Chemistry, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Flavors, Food, Product Development, Food Industry, Food Science, Ingredients, R, Food Processing, Food Technology, Commercialization, Product Innovation
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
C.H. Robinson September 2013 - Present
C.H. Robinson August 2012 - September 2013
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. January 2011 - August 2012
CH Robinson August 2007 - January 2011
Valspar Corporation June 2001 - August 2007
Minnesota State University, Mankato October 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Oracle, Management, Operations Management, Training, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Visio, Supply Chain, ERP, Project Management, Master Data Management, Requirements Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1997 — 2001
BS, Management Information Systems
Iowa Lakes Community College 1996 — 1997
Valspar Corporation May 2005 - Present
Best Buy May 1999 - May 2005
Musicland May 1997 - May 2001
Decision Systems Inc June 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting, Visio, Virtualization, Windows Server, Servers, VMware, Data Center, Unix
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1992 — 1996
BA, MIS, Management
Valspar Corporation August 2013 - Present
Capella Education Company July 2011 - February 2013
Medtronic - CardioVascular Division September 2008 - April 2011
GMAC ResCap March 2004 - August 2008
Skills
Executive Pay, Sales Compensation, Incentive Programs, Deferred Compensation, Corporate Benefits, Employee Benefits, Benefits Management, Health & Welfare..., Retirement Benefits, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Human Resources, Market Pricing, Job Evaluation, HRIS, PeopleSoft, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Organizational..., Salary, Benefits Administration, HR Policies, Remuneration, Executive Programs, FLSA, Job Analysis, Salary Review, Process Improvement, Variable Pay Design, Job Descriptions
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1992 — 1994
MAIR, Industrial Relations
Augustana College 1988 — 1992
BA, Psychology & Business Administration
Authentix August 2015 - Present
Authentix April 2013 - August 2015
Hydrotex February 2008 - April 2013
Valspar Corporation June 2001 - April 2007
Henkel CEE July 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Analytical Chemistry, R&D, Product Development, Sustainability, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Lubricants, Fuel, Total Cost Reduction, Problem Solving, Customer Support, Process Improvement, Process Chemist
Education
Louisiana Tech University 1994 — 1998
BS, Chemistry
Fox and Swan Arts May 2014 - Present
Mayo Clinic December 2014 - Present
Learning Meets Quality LLC April 2012 - Present
Learning Paths International July 2009 - November 2014
Bacon's Motors July 2013 - September 2014
MN Collegiate DECA May 2012 - September 2014
East Side Area Business Association (ESABA) November 2013 - June 2014
MN-ISPI July 2012 - July 2013
Valspar Corporation August 2007 - May 2012
PMI-MN 2007 - 2008
Skills
Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, Performance Improvement, Instructional Design, Management of Change, Learning Management..., Adult Learning Theory, Process Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Curriculum Development, Global Operations, Employee Engagement, Train the Trainer, Gap Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Learning and Development, Compliance, Learning Management..., E-Learning, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, Program Management, Management Consulting, Small Business, Time Management, Coaching, Management, Policy, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Leadership, Talent Management, Strategy, Training, Process Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Change Management, Workshop Facilitation, Quality Assurance, Operational Excellence, Executive Coaching, Performance Management, Employee Training, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2006
MA, History of Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1995
MS, Curriculum and Instruction
St. John's University 1979 — 1983
BA, Chemistry
MN Safety Council Training
Crowe Horwath LLP April 2013 - Present
ADESA June 2008 - April 2013
MicroVote April 2006 - June 2008
Honeywell September 2002 - December 2004
Valspar Corporation May 1997 - June 2001
Grant Thornton 1994 - 1997
The Pillsbury Company 1992 - 1994
Skills
Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Systems Analysis, SDLC, CBAP, Application Development, Software Quality..., Integration Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Integrations, Business Process, Integration, Requirements Analysis, Testing
Education
Purdue University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, CIT
U.S. Security Associates 2010 - Present
Wilkins Mazda December 2006 - May 2007
Valspar Corporation February 1990 - August 2006
Skills
Chemistry, IR, R&D, Analytical Chemistry, Coatings, Organic Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Surfactants, Corporate Security
Education
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc 2008 — 2009
Certificate, Automotive Technology
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Biology/ Secondary Education
Valspar Corporation March 1990 - Present
Skills
Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, MRP
Education
Travel Career School of MN 1984 — 1984
certification, Travel
St. Cloud State University 1977 — 1982
Bachelor in Science, Recreation/Therapeutic Rec and Gerontology
Osseo Senior High Osseo, MN
Bachelor's degree, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Sto Corp. March 2015 - Present
Quest Construction Products 2009 - March 2015
Oryon Technolgoies Development, LLC 2008 - 2009
Sensient 2006 - 2008
INX International Ink Co. 2001 - 2006
Domino Amjet 1999 - 2001
Valspar Corporation 1993 - 1998
Skills
Polymers, Coatings, Ink, Chemistry, R&D, Technical Service, Product Development, UV, Materials, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, Raw Materials, Paint, Polymer Chemistry, Quality Systems, Chemicals, Polymer Science, Research, Nanotechnology, ISO 14001, ISO 9000, Technical Support, Iso 9000, Pigments, Polyurethane, Chemical Engineering, Resin, Additives, Adhesives, Surfactants, Extrusion, Plastics, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Key Account Management, Six Sigma, ISO, Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Sales, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Roosevelt University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
AmeriGas June 2011 - September 2012
Valspar Corporation August 2009 - July 2010
Valspar February 2007 - August 2009
Valspar January 2001 - January 2007
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Management, Account Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Cold Calling, Team Building, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Direct Sales, Inventory Management, B2B, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Fleet Operations, Logistics, Lean Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Customer Retention, PnL Management, Operating Budgets, Selling, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Kennesaw State University
Masters, Business Administration
Villanova University
Green Belt Certificate, Six Sigma
CP Kelco September 2013 - Present
Valspar Corporation August 2006 - September 2013
The Valspar Corporation Ltda 2000 - 2006
Lilly Industries (Acquired by Valspar Corporation in 2000) 2000 - 2000
Lilly Industries (Acquired by Valspar Corporation in 2000) 1998 - 2000
Lilly Industries (Acquired by Valspar Corporation in 2000) 1996 - 1998
Skills
Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Engineering, Black Belt, Program Management, Business Strategy, Budgets, AutoCAD, Coatings, EHS, Chemical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Safety, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Design of Experiments, ISO, SPC, Process Optimization, Process Simulation
Education
Queen's University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Engineering Chemistry, Honours
Valspar Corporation
Skills
Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Technical Support, Project Management, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Account Management, Management, IT Management, Pricing, Leadership, Product Development, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Customer Service, ERP, Supply Chain, Team Building, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Active Directory, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Change Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1986 — 1990
Edina Realty December 1997 - May 2009
Junior League of Minneapolis 2005 - 2006
Junior League of Minneapolis 2004 - 2005
Minnesota Orchestra 1997 - 1998
WAMSO, Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra 1996 - 1998
Nordstrom March 1994 - September 1997
Valspar Corporation 1987 - 1989
Skills
Marketing, Leadership, Interpersonal..., Grassroots Fundraising, Community Outreach, Networking, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Social Media, Nonprofits, Donor research, Real Estate, Strategic Planning, Report Writing, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Agenda Development, Donor Development, Donor Solicitation, Client Relations
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Double Major, U.S./Politicall History and Political Science, Minor in Political Rhetoric/Comm., Dean's List, 3.75 GPA
Kaplan and the State of Minnesota 1997 — 1997
Real Estate Licensure, Real Estate Sales and Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1983 — 1985
Associate’s Degree, General, history. political science and communications emphasis, Completed at Normandale CC, Dean's List, Highest Honors, Phi Theta Kappa, 3.92
CSL Behring September 2012 - Present
CSL Behring September 2008 - September 2012
Valspar Corporation February 1988 - July 2008
Skills
Certificate in Advanced..., Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Quality System, FDA, Change Management, Sop, Validation, Technology Transfer, CAPA, 21 CFR Part 11, Change Control, GLP, LIMS, Pharmaceutical Industry, SOP, Biotechnology
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2000 — 2002
Business Administration
Joni L Craft Pa 2001 - Present
Gregory C. Boynton PA 1990 - 2000
Valspar Corporation 1985 - 1990
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Reclamation Depot August 2010 - Present
Spectra Contract Flooring April 2012 - April 2013
Carpet Recycling March 2008 - July 2010
Mohawk Industries March 2007 - March 2008
Santa Regina International November 2004 - March 2007
DuPont Flooring Systems August 2002 - November 2004
Izodia January 2001 - August 2002
Cambridge Technology Consulting Group, Inc. July 1999 - December 2000
AT&T January 1997 - June 1999
Valspar Corporation May 1992 - December 1996
Skills
Sustainability, Green, Account Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Relations, Construction, Business Planning, Business Strategy, B2B, Strategy, Start-ups, Customer Service, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Recycling, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Management, Business Development, Flooring
Education
Southern Methodist University 1984 — 1988
B.A, Advertising Management
University of Kent 1986 — 1987
Ursuline Academy 1980 — 1984
Edina Realty - Champlin Park September 2014 - Present
Twin Rivers - Golden Living Nursing Home April 2014 - Present
Valspar Corporation January 1987 - November 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Organizing, Communicating, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Purchasing, Account Management, Management, Forecasting, Team Building, Sales Operations
Education
American Red Cross - Minneapolis 2014 — 2014
CNA/HHA/CPR, Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aid
Century College
Irondale
Valspar School of Experience
Customer Service/Sales Support, Marketing Admin
Valspar Corporation March 1991 - Present
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Sales Operations, Forecasting, New Business Development, Pricing, Account Management, Key Account Management, Purchasing, Paint, Sales, P&L Management, Retail, Merchandising, B2B, International Sales, Key Account Development
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major -Business Administeation, Minir -Marketing
City of Minneapolis October 2009 - Present
Piper Jaffray May 2006 - August 2008
Innovative Power Systems April 2003 - April 2006
American Medical Systems September 1984 - March 2003
Valspar Corporation February 1980 - August 1984
UOP, Inc. May 1979 - January 1980
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Renewable Energy, Strategy
Education
Iowa State University 1975 — 1979
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Cornell University 1974 — 1975
SurModics October 2010 - Present
RTI Biologics, Inc June 2005 - March 2007
Valspar Corporation June 2002 - June 2005
Solutia, Inc. (formerly Monsanto Co.) January 1998 - June 2002
Education
Auburn University 1990 — 1995
ChE, Chemical Engineering
IP Corporation September 2014 - Present
Valspar Corporation March 2009 - November 2013
H.B.Fuller 2000 - 2005
Skills
SQL, Testing, Requirements Analysis, Quality Center, Manual Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, SDLC, Test Planning, Unix, Java, User Acceptance Testing, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, XML, Test Automation
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1994 — 1999
Bachelors of Chemical Engineering
Valspar March 2011 - Present
Valspar Corporation November 1999 - March 2011
Imation Corporation May 1997 - November 1999
Pace Analytical 1990 - 1997
Skills
Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Validation, FTIR, HPLC, GPC, Chromatography, Coatings, LC-MS, Polymers, GLP, Analytical Chemistry, UV/Vis, GC-MS, Wet Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Catalysis, Differential Scanning..., Organic Chemistry, Laboratory, Spectroscopy, UV, Characterization, Resin, Mass Spectrometry, TGA, Titration, Polymer Chemistry, Method Development, IR, Formulation
Education
Hamline University 1984 — 1989
BA, Chemistry
Falls High School 1980 — 1984
McKesson Medical - Surgical June 2013 - Present
Navarre Corporation January 2013 - June 2013
Navarre Corporation April 2012 - June 2013
Valspar Corporation June 2004 - March 2012
Multifoods US Consumer Products February 2003 - June 2004
Integris Metals March 2002 - January 2003
ADC Telecommunications August 2000 - March 2002
ADC Telecommunications 1998 - 2001
The Pillsbury Company 1996 - 2000
American Express Tax & Business Services March 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Credit, Invoicing, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Analysis, Negotiation, Budget, Cash Management, Managerial Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Pricing, Microsoft Word, Financial Modeling, Risk Management, Account Management, Credit Risk, Management, Internal Controls, Business Planning, Outlook, Account Reconciliation, Internal Audit, Finance, Budgets, Cash Flow, Auditing, Strategic Financial..., Six Sigma, General Ledger, Access, Accounts Payable, Business Process..., Cash Flow Forecasting, ERP, JD Edwards, Mergers & Acquisitions, Treasury Management, Inventory Management, Acquisition Integration, Business Networking
Education
Bethel University 2007 — 2009
Business Mgmt, Business
North Hennepin Community College 2004 — 2007
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Management
North Community High School 1977 — 1981
Graduated -genereal studies
Fiberon Decking May 2014 - Present
Bolam Corporation August 2013 - May 2014
BSN Medical October 2009 - August 2013
Footridge Enterprises, LLC November 2006 - May 2009
Cooper Wiring Devices May 2008 - January 2009
Valspar Corporation December 2005 - May 2008
USS BULKELEY (DDG 84) July 2003 - June 2005
US Navy June 2001 - June 2005
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southern Division February 2002 - January 2003
INTEL CORP June 2000 - January 2001
Skills
APICS Member, APICS CPIM (in process), Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, Procurement, Purchasing, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Management, Leadership, MRP, Budgets, Program Management, Project Management, Process Engineering, Contract Management, Analysis, Warehousing
Education
George Group 2007 — 2007
Certificate, Green Belt Lean Six Sigma
Rochester Institute of Technology 1995 — 2001
BS Microelectronic, Engineering
NSCS
University of Rochester
Panduit August 2015 - Present
The Ian Fleming Foundation 2000 - Present
Silliker Inc / Mérieux NutriSciences January 2014 - July 2015
Valspar Corporation October 2006 - December 2013
Bourbonnais Fire 2008 - 2009
Cognis (now BASF) January 2004 - October 2006
Cognis (now BASF) March 2000 - January 2004
Henkel (now BASF) March 1996 - March 2000
Skills
Supply Chain, Shipping, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Transportation, Materials, Scheduling, Warehousing, Demand Planning, Raw Materials, MRP, Inventory Control, Supply, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Green Belt, Purchasing, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, SAP, Cost Reduction, Supply Chain..., Materials Management, Production Planning, 3PL, Value Stream Mapping, Transportation..., Logistics Management, 5S, Process Improvement, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Operational Excellence, Iso 9000, Antique Restoration, Kaizen, Operations Management, Supplier Negotiation, Pricing, Demand Forecasting, Forecasting, Analysis, Process Scheduler
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business
Illinois State University
BS, Criminal Justice
Clifton Central High School
Diploma
PPG Industries December 2012 - Present
Spraylat Corporation May 2006 - December 2012
Valspar Corporation 1987 - 2006
Skills
Coatings, Plastics, Key Account Management, Resin, Process Improvement, Polymers, Manufacturing, Product Development, Budgets, New Business Development, Adhesives
Education
Illinois State University 1982 — 1986
BS, International Business
Vancive Medical Technologies, an Avery Dennison business 2011 - Present
Avery Dennison Medical Technologies 2009 - 2011
Avery Dennison Specialty Tape Division 2004 - 2009
Durez Corporation 1998 - 2004
Valspar Corporation 1992 - 1998
Goodyear Polyester Division 1988 - 1992
Skills
Polymers, Adhesives, Polymer Science, Polymer Characterization, Coatings, Product Development, Polymer Chemistry, R&D, Plastics, Design of Experiments, Rheology, Six Sigma, Materials Science, Resin, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching & Mentoring
Education
The University of Akron
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Science
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Valspar Corporation February 1982 - February 2009
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1976 — 1978
MBA, Marketing
Cleveland State University 1969 — 1973
B.S, Chemistry
Valspar Corporation December 2013 - Present
Valspar April 2012 - December 2013
Valspar Corporation April 2010 - May 2012
Valspar October 2007 - April 2010
Valspar July 2001 - October 2007
Skills
Coatings, Manufacturing
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership and Corporate Strategy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
B.S., Chemistry
New York Life Insurance Company June 2008 - Present
Goodman Distribution August 2006 - June 2008
Valspar Corporation 1999 - 2006
Education
Texas State University 1996 — 1999
BBA, Business Management
VALSPAR CORPORATION November 2010 - Present
CUSTOM-PROFILE, Inc, Grand Rapids, MI December 2008 - July 2009
ROOT-LOWELL MANUFACTURING, Lowell, MI August 2005 - November 2008
ROOT-LOWELL MANUFACTURING, Lowell, MI February 1996 - July 2005
CUTLER SPORTS APPAREL, Grand Rapids, MI November 1994 - February 1996
CUTLER SPORTS APPAREL, Grand Rapids, MI August 1993 - November 1994
KEELER BRASS AUTOMOTIVE, Kentwood, MI February 1992 - August 1993
BELL INDUSTRIES, Indianapolis, IN October 1985 - February 1992
Skills
Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, ERP, Leadership, Materials, Management, Global Sourcing, Inventory Control, Program Management, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Grand Valley State University 1981 — 1984
B.A., Management/Psychology
Northwestern Michigan College 1979 — 1981
A.A., Psychology/Philosophy
EJ Equipment Inc. January 2008 - July 2009
Trend Setters College June 2003 - November 2007
Valspar Corporation May 1994 - June 2003
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Valspar Corporation August 2015 - Present
Energy Focus, Inc. 2013 - June 2015
Energy Focus Inc May 2001 - January 2013
Rohm and Haas 2000 - 2001
Rohm and Haas 1997 - 2000
Rohm and Haas 1993 - 1997
Rohm and Haas 1991 - 1993
Skills
R&D, Lighting, Patents, Engineering, Coatings, Solidworks, Product Development, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, LED lighting systems, Product Design, Polymers, Manufacturing, Solid State Lighting, Plastics, Process Engineering, Renewable Energy, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Polymer Science, Product Management, Characterization, Lighting Design, Materials Science, Rheology, Polymer Characterization, Patent Prosecution, Polymer Chemistry
Education
University of Houston 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
University of California, Berkeley 1988 — 1991
Master's degree, Chemistry
University of Utah 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
Eastman Chemical Company December 2012 - Present
Spraylat Corporation June 2007 - December 2012
Valspar Corporation November 2004 - June 2007
Valspar Corporation November 2001 - October 2004
Valspar March 1997 - October 2004
Valspar Corporation November 2001 - October 2002
Valspar November 1998 - October 2001
Valspar November 1996 - October 1998
Valspar November 1993 - October 1996
Skills
Adhesives, Sales, Coatings, Business Development, Sales Operations, Paint, New Business Development, Chemical Engineering, Automotive, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Selling, SAP, Business Strategy, Polymers, Market Research, Resin, Additives, Market Development, Manufacturing, Management, Plastics, Commercialization, Sales Management, Product Development
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 1980 — 1983
BS, Marekting
Linders Garden Center & Flower Marts April 2011 - Present
Local charities and fund raising October 2006 - Present
Steven Douglas Associates March 2010 - June 2010
Watson Wyatt October 2008 - October 2009
Jostens April 1991 - October 2008
MoneyGram International January 1985 - April 1991
Valspar Corporation January 1979 - January 1985
Skills
Payroll, PeopleSoft, Mergers, Financial Reporting, Customer Relations, General Ledger, Valuation, Contract Management, Spreadsheets, Union Negotiations, Year End Accounts, Installations, ERISA, Compliance, Defined Benefit, IRS, Pensions, Government, Accounting, Budgeting, Tax, 401k, SOX, Due Diligence, Accounts Payable, PeopleTools, HRIS, Strategic Planning, Profit Sharing, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Accounts Receivable, COBRA, Contract Negotiation, Auditing, Forecasting, Employee Benefits, Plan Design, SEC reporting, ADP, Corporate Finance, Policy, Benefits Administration, Audit, Financial Modeling, Deferred Compensation, Corporate Communications, Non qualified ERISA..., Employee Relations
Education
Wharton School of Business with the IFEBP
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, CEBS
Metropolitan State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts degree, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Morris 1972 — 1977
Bachelor of Art, English
WM Plastics, Inc. 2013 - Present
Treffert Group 2010 - 2012
Valspar Corporation February 2006 - October 2009
Akzo Nobel March 2003 - February 2006
Alberdingk Boley Inc January 2000 - January 2003
Vianova Resins / Hoechst Celanese August 1992 - August 2000
Vianova Resins / Hoechst-Celanese August 1992 - August 2000
Vianova Resins / Hoechst-Celanese January 1992 - January 2000
Skills
Polyurethane, Coatings, ISO, Manufacturing, Paint, UV, Chemicals, R&D, Polymers, Chemistry, Specialty Chemicals, Six Sigma, Product Development, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Team Building, Raw Materials, Troubleshooting, Excel, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Extrusion, Rheology, Process Engineering, Materials, Chromatography, Root Cause Analysis, Composites, Plastics, Resin, Pigments, Organic Chemistry, Process Simulation, TGA, Adhesives, Technology Transfer, Surfactants, Chemical, Formulation, Additives, Polymer Chemistry, Microsoft Excel, Polymer Science, FTIR, Chemical Engineering, HPLC, Wet Chemistry
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1986 — 1988
BS, Science
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1982 — 1988
Valspar Corporation May 2008 - December 2008
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2004 — 2009
BS, Computer Science
Exteria Building Products February 2015 - Present
Valspar Corporation October 2011 - February 2015
Commercial Vehicle Group October 2007 - October 2011
SPX Corporation October 2004 - October 2007
Skills
Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, General Ledger, GAAP, Accounting, Forecasting, US GAAP, Variance Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
Education
Shawnee State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Valspar Corporation October 2012 - Present
Valspar Corporation November 2010 - October 2012
Valspar Corporation February 2001 - November 2010
Valspar Corporation January 1995 - February 2001
Valspar Corporation March 1992 - January 1995
NordicTrack Corporation August 1991 - March 1992
Campbell-Mithun May 1985 - August 1991
Skills
Talent Management, Personnel Management, Organizational Design, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Culture Change, Change Management, Applicant Tracking..., Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Labor Relations, Leadership, Strategic HR, Interviews, Organizational..., Legal Compliance, Succession Planning, Compensation & Benefit, Strategy, Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1986 — 1988
MBA, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1984
BS, Business Management
Office Depot May 2012 - Present
Self Employed April 2001 - Present
A and L Great Lakes Laboratory September 2012 - December 2012
Classic Products Corporation July 2004 - September 2012
Medtech College September 2010 - April 2012
IPFW 2004 - 2009
Fort Wayne Orthopeadics October 2003 - July 2004
Red Cedar Center April 1993 - May 2004
Culver Military Academy 2002 - 2004
Valspar Corporation January 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Laboratory
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 2004 — 2009
B.S. Biology, A.S. Chemistry
Purdue University 2004 — 2009
Associate of Science, Chemical Methods 2009
Valspar Corporation 2012 - Present
Horizon Utilities 2011 - 2012
Horizon Energy Solutions Inc. 2010 - 2012
BASF Canada 2000 - 2008
PPG Canada 1989 - 1998
PPG Canada 1989 - 1998
PPG Canada 1989 - 1998
Skills
Key Account Development, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Leadership, Long-term Customer..., Customer Relations, Account Retention, Technical Services, Coatings Technology, Coatings, Problem Solving, Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Retention, Customer Service, High Impact..., Strategic Planning, Product Development, Adhesives, Sales Operations, Employee Development, B2B, Additives, Energy Conservation, Polymers, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Renewable Energy, Paint, Six Sigma, Raw Materials, Technology, Vendor Relations
Education
George Brown College
Diploma of Coatings Technology, Chemistry, Physics
McMaster University
Bachelor of Commerce, Business
Sheridan College
Diploma of Chemical Engineering Technology, Chemistry, Physics
Hexion Inc. May 2013 - Present
Momentive Specialty Chemicals September 2010 - April 2013
Valspar Corporation February 2009 - September 2010
Valspar Corporation August 2006 - January 2009
Cognis September 2001 - July 2006
Cognis August 1999 - August 2001
Cognis August 1996 - July 1999
Marathon Oil Corporation May 1995 - August 1996
Marathon Oil Corporation June 1991 - April 1995
Skills
Coatings, Continuous Improvement, Raw Materials, Process Engineering, Process Safety, Chemical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Safety..., Root Cause Analysis, Resin, Process Control, Process Improvement, Process Optimization, Plastics, SAP, Adhesives, Manufacturing, Maintenance Management, ISO, Polymers, R&D, Personal Care
Education
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 1999
MBA, MBA
Michigan Technological University 1986 — 1991
BS, Chemical Engineering
Naval Sea Systems Command NSWCCD Ship systems engineering station December 2012 - Present
Old Dominion University August 2006 - Present
Join the Journey 2011 - 2012
Jefferson Lab May 2009 - August 2010
D.E. Kirby December 2007 - February 2009
Valspar Corporation June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
OpenSim, Solidworks, 3D Printing, Matlab, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, CAD, Engineering
Education
Old Dominion University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Old Dominion University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Cedarville University 2006 — 2008
Wabtec Corporation October 2013 - Present
Wabtec Corporation April 2012 - October 2013
Port Authority of Allegheny County July 2007 - September 2011
Spartech Polycom Corp October 2006 - July 2007
Valspar Corporation August 2005 - October 2006
Applefelt and Wiping Systems September 2000 - August 2005
Skills
Purchasing, Procurement, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Project Management, Lean Management, Value Stream Mapping, PeopleSoft Financial, Oracle
Education
Point Park University 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Point Park University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
PPG Industries December 2012 - Present
PPG Industries December 2012 - Present
Spraylat Corporation March 2007 - December 2012
National Starch Food Innovation 2005 - 2007
Valspar Corporation 2000 - 2004
Lilly Industries 1995 - 2000
The O'Brien Corporation 1971 - 1995
Skills
Six Sigma, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Resin, Product Development, Adhesives, Polymers, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Coatings
Education
Purdue University 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Valspar March 2012 - Present
Valspar Corporation October 2006 - Present
Valspar Corporatoin September 2005 - October 2006
Valspar Corporation September 2000 - September 2005
Skills
Coatings, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Polymers, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Manufacturing, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Process Safety, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Plastics, Procurement
Education
University of Louisville 1994 — 1995
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Chemical Engineering
University of Louisville 1991 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Brescia University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Wacker Chemie AG June 2011 - Present
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings September 2000 - June 2011
Dexter Corporation May 1996 - September 2000
Valspar Corporation November 1989 - May 1996
Skills
EHS, Polymers, Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety, ISO 14001, Chemical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, EPA, Chemical Safety, Coatings, Occupational Health, Environmental Compliance, Chemical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Safety, Process Safety..., Safety Management..., Environmental...
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1979 — 1985
BS Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering
Vendor Resource Managment February 2011 - Present
Town of Little Elm, Little Elm, City Council January 2009 - Present
Professional Housing Development January 2005 - Present
Valspar Corporation January 2005 - January 2011
BASF Corporation January 2000 - January 2005
Education
University of Arkansas
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry/ Soil Science and Agronomy, General
Valspar Corporation March 2011 - Present
Covance Laboratories April 2001 - March 2011
Proctor & Gamble June 1998 - April 2001
UPMC May 1996 - June 1998
Haliburton 1995 - May 1996
Union Carbide-Bushy Run Research Center July 1977 - January 1995
Skills
Diplomate, American..., Reprotoxicology,..., Quality Assurance, Project Management, Analysis, Sop, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Toxicology, Laboratory, GMP, Statistics, CRO, GLP, SOP, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
Trinity University-Washington 1969 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, 3.5
Patterson Dental June 2015 - Present
Ceridian August 2014 - May 2015
Valspar Corporation November 2009 - August 2014
Skills
Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PowerPoint, Forecasting, SAP, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Credit, Portfolio Management, Collections
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication
Keller 2015 - 2015
Valspar Corporation March 2013 - November 2014
Rust-Oleum Corporation September 2005 - March 2013
ConAgra Foods May 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Blow Molding, Packaging, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Corrugated, Cost Reduction, Folding Cartons, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Packaging Science