W. W. Grainger, Inc.
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DescriptionW. W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company founded in 1927 in Chicago by William W. Grainger. He founded the company in order to provide consumers with access to a consistent supply of motors. Customer service: 1 (800) 472-4643 Headquarters: Lake Forest, IL CEO: Donald G. Macpherson (Oct 1, 2016–) Subsidiaries: Zoro Tools, Inc., Acklands Grainger,
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W. W. Grainger, Inc. Employees
W.W. Grainger, Inc May 2009 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc 2005 - 2009
W.W. Grainger, Inc 2000 - 2005
Skills
Sales Process, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, B2B, Solution Selling, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Selling, Sales Management, Sales, National Accounts, Key Account Management, Major Accounts, New Business Development, Sales Force Development, Outside Sales, Key Account Development
Education
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance and Management
W. W. Grainger, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Clear Call Solutions July 2014 - Present
Toshiba Business Solutions October 2014 - August 2015
SigNet Technologies, Inc. November 2013 - October 2014
ASG Security December 2007 - November 2013
Matrix December 2005 - December 2007
SSI-Security Solutions, Inc. August 1994 - December 2005
United States Army Reserve April 1993 - March 2001
Florida Steel Building Systems April 1993 - August 1994
Memorex Telex December 1990 - March 1993
Skills
Video Analytics, Intrusion Detection, Physical Security, Security Management, DVR, Fire Protection, Corporate Security, Security Operations, Security+, Leadership, Fire Safety, Asset Protection, IPS, Protection, Loss Prevention, Executive Protection, Risk Assessment, Fire Management, Cabling, Private Investigations, Trade Shows, Microsoft Excel, Business Networking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Search Engine Technology, Operations Management, Sales Management, Team Building, IP Cameras, Access Control, WeSuite, MASstermind software, Pearl, Salesforce.com, A/V System Design, Forecasting, Channel Account..., Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Management, Vendor Management, Dealer Management, Customer Service, Account Management, Training, CRM, New Business Development
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Project Management
Cape Fear Community College
Networking/ IT Certificate Program, CCNA
Wake Technical Community College
BLET, Criminal Justice & Law Enforecement
CORT May 2015 - Present
CORT, A Berkshire Hathaway Company December 2013 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. October 2011 - November 2013
Pitney Bowes June 2010 - July 2011
Allied Metals August 2008 - December 2009
Zellerbach, A Mead Company October 1992 - March 1997
Zellerbach, A Mead Company September 1990 - September 1992
Skills
Accounting, E-commerce, Return on Investment, B2B Marketing, SAP, Spanish, Sales Process, Negotiation, Account Management, German, Contract Negotiation, Sales, B2B, Business Development, Cold Calling, Solution Selling, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Management, Sales Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Forecasting, CRM, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Purchasing, Budgets
Education
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
BA, BA, Marketing, German
Wayne State University
MBA, Finance
eBay November 2011 - Present
Brocade February 2009 - November 2011
RJL Marketing September 2000 - November 2011
ORCO Construction Supply June 2007 - February 2009
Palm, Inc. October 2005 - June 2007
ORCO Construction Supply June 1998 - October 2005
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Project Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Management, Online Marketing, Training, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Multi-channel Marketing, Sales, Demand Generation, Creative Direction, New Business Development, Operations Management, Integrated Marketing, Pricing, Sales Management, Mobile Devices, Brand Management, Budgets, Lead Generation, CRM, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Salesforce.com, Start-ups, Marketing Management, B2B, E-commerce, Product Launch, Sales Operations, SaaS, Product Development, P&L Management, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Illinois
BS, Advertising/Communications
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority June 2013 - Present
Color Burst January 2012 - May 2013
University of Pittsburgh 2008 - 2011
Gads Hill Center 2007 - 2008
W. W. Grainger, Inc. February 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Teaching, Newsletters, Press Releases, Copywriting, Web Content Management, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Database Admin, QuickBase, eTapestry, Wordpress, Social Media, Direct Mail Campaigns, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign..., Trade Shows, Event Planning, Customer Service, Administrative Office..., WordPress, Marketing, Research, Community Outreach
Education
University of Pittsburgh 2008 — 2011
Master's Degree, Communication
Shimer College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Natural Sciences
W. W. Grainger, Inc. September 2010 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc February 2010 - September 2010
W. W. Grainger, Inc. February 2008 - February 2010
Harley-Davidson Motor Company May 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Warehousing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Transportation, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain..., Forecasting, Logistics Management
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
B.A., Supply Chain Management
Ferguson International Consulting Services, LLC January 2014 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 1994 - 2012
World Book International 1984 - 1994
Raytheon Middle East Systems 1977 - 1979
Peace Corps 1974 - 1977
Skills
New Business Development, B2B, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Negotiation, Business Development, Strategy, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Direct Sales, International Sales, International..., SAP, Key Account Management, CRM, E-commerce, International Business, Logistics, Sales, Pricing, Management, Distribution Strategies, Strategic Partnerships, P&L Management, Team Leadership, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Cold Calling, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Product Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Market Analysis, Product Management, Market Planning, Lead Generation, Operations Management, Salesforce.com, Product Development, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Management, Forecasting
Education
Harvard Business School 1990 — 1990
PMD, Business
Columbia University in the City of New York 1979 — 1981
MA International Affairs, Middle Eastern Regional Specialty
Murray State University 1971 — 1973
BS, History
SAP February 2011 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2013 - 2014
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2013 - 2014
Maxum Petroleum, Inc. March 2010 - January 2011
IBM Global Business Services 2004 - February 2010
Spartech Corporation 2000 - 2004
Precision Valve Corporation 1995 - 2000
Skills
ABAP, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Objects, Business Process, Business Process Design, Business Process..., Business Process..., Business Transformation, Data Migration, ECC, ERP, Integration, Management, SAP, SAP Implementation, SD, IT Strategy, Master Data Management, Requirements Analysis, SAP BW, SAP ERP, SAP Netweaver, Cross-functional Team..., Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, SAP R/3, Solution Architecture
Education
The University of Connecticut School of Business 1996 — 1998
MBA, Finance
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1979 — 1984
W. W. Grainger, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Self Employed October 2013 - Present
Jimmy John's February 2013 - October 2013
The Other Place-Evansdale September 2008 - May 2013
NBC Golf Special October 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Video, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Concert Production, Live Event Producer, Camera, Telephone Skills, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Cash Handling Experience, Restaurants
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2011 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies, Interactive Digital Studies - Advertising and Music Emphasis, Senior
Hawkeye Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Jesup High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs
Liggett Vector Brands September 2014 - Present
McLane Company July 2012 - June 2014
CROSSMARK May 2011 - July 2012
W. W. Grainger, Inc September 2008 - April 2011
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc July 2002 - April 2008
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc November 1997 - July 2002
Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Community Relations, Sales, Merchandising, Sales Operations, Retail, Customer Service, Selling, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, CRM, Inventory Management, Leadership, Community Development
Education
Georgia College and State University 2000 — 2002
M.P.A, Public Administration
Georgia Southern University 1991 — 1994
B.B.A, Marketing
W. W. Grainger, Inc. November 2014 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. November 2013 - November 2014
W. W. Grainger, Inc. September 2001 - November 2013
Olive Garden January 1990 - July 2000
Skills
Team Leadership, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Organization, Coaching, Project Planning, Leadership, Employee Engagement, Account Management, Long-term Customer..., Retaining Customers, Training, Employee Management, Conflict Resolution, Motivation, Hiring, Operations Management, Human Resources, Result Oriented, Agility, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Business Acumen, Oral & Written..., Sales, New Business Development, Pricing, National Accounts
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, 3.97 GPA
MCHS
W. W. Grainger, Inc October 2007 - Present
W.W. Grainger May 2005 - October 2007
W. W. Grainger, Inc. May 2005 - October 2007
Adecco Temporary Services March 2005 - May 2005
Dentrust Dental May 2003 - March 2005
Hope Deliverance Temple January 1999 - January 2003
Great-West Life January 1998 - January 2002
MP Financial Services January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Implementation, Organizing, Training, Management, Administrative..., Account Management, Sales Management, Human Resources, Time Management, Team Building, Leadership, Sales Operations, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Teamwork, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Government, Outlook, Public Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Event Management, Purchasing, Salesforce.com, B2B, Contract Negotiation, Customer Retention, Team Leadership, Sales Presentations, Recruiting, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Selling, Sales
Education
Interdenominational Theological Center 2013 — 2017
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Divinity
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2007
BS, Business Administration, Management
University of Denver - Women's College 2002 — 2003
Blue Star Partners & Beck Consulting January 2014 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2011 - October 2013
W. W. Grainger, Inc. October 2007 - December 2010
W. W. Grainger, Inc. October 2004 - September 2007
Grainger Parts Division January 2001 - September 2004
Skills
IT Operations, IT Management, Coaching, IT Strategy, Vendor Management, Strategy, Change Management, IT Service Management, Governance, PMO, Risk Management, Information Technology, Process Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Business Process, Project Portfolio..., Outsourcing, Project Planning, Team Building, Account Management, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1990 — 1993
Executive MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Wisconsin 1984 — 1986
Bachelor's degree, Economics
W. W. Grainger, Inc. September 2012 - Present
AEE Solar August 2010 - August 2012
Smart Solar USA April 2010 - September 2010
Solartech Power, Inc. June 2007 - April 2010
All-O-Matic, Inc. 2000 - 2006
Paramount Pictures October 1998 - July 1999
Skills
Direct Marketing, Solar Energy, Photovoltaics, Manufacturing, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Energy, New Business Development, Start-ups, Sustainability, Energy Management, Cleantech, Business Development, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1992 — 1996
BS, Accounting
Performance Health Systems, LLC November 2012 - Present
Power Plate International May 2010 - November 2012
W.W. Grainger, Inc. January 1998 - May 2010
W. W. GRAINGER, INC. January 1994 - December 1997
Skills
Antitrust Counseling, Corporate Compliance, Private Equity, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Global Sourcing, Corporate Secretary, Dealer Management, Advertising-Marketing..., Chinese Legal System, Manufacturing Agreements, FCPA, Patents-Trademarks, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Joint Ventures, Procurement, Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Team Building, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Corporate Law, International Business, Training, Negotiation, Litigation, Management
Education
Harvard Law School
Post Graduate Certificate Program in Administrative Law, International Law and Securities Regulation
Loyola University of Chicago
Juris Doctor (J.D)
W. W. Grainger, Inc January 2011 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc September 2006 - December 2010
W.W. Grainger July 2002 - August 2006
W.W. Grainger November 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Sales Process, Sales Operations, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Product Management
Education
National-Louis University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
Harlingen High School - South September 2013 - Present
Bayer Crop Science August 2012 - August 2013
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi August 2011 - May 2013
Animal Clinic of Flour Bluff January 2010 - August 2011
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 2008 - August 2011
United States Marine Corps August 2003 - August 2011
Skills
U.S.M.C. Cryogenics..., PADI Rescue Diver, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Goal-oriented..., Classroom Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Safety, PowerPoint, Science, Teaching, Ecology, Biology, University Teaching, Fisheries, Microscopy, Scanning Electron..., Microtome, Rescue Diver, Leadership, Scientific Writing, Data Analysis, Marine Biology, ArcGIS, Life Sciences, Secondary Education, Grant Writing, R, Research, Experimental Design, Elasmobranch Biology, Biomimetics, Biomechanics, Environmental Awareness, Ichthyology, Physiology, Anatomy, Microbiology, Higher Education, Fisheries Techniques, Laboratory Skills, Fluid Mechanics, Community Outreach, Aseptic Technique, Molecular Biology, Staff Development
Education
Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi 2008 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Biology
Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Tyler Junior College 2007 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biology, General
The Daniel & Henry Co. December 2005 - Present
CBIZ April 2003 - December 2005
The Daniel & Henry Co. 1996 - 2003
BlueCross Blue Shield, St. Louis, MO 1994 - 1996
W. W. Grainger, Inc 1989 - 1992
United States Air Force 1983 - 1987
Skills
Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, Health Savings Accounts, Disability Insurance, Insurance, Medicare, Long-term Care, Legal Liability, Workers Compensation, Brokers, Life Insurance, Claim, Commercial Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Retirement Planning, Reinsurance, General Insurance, Benefits Administration, Underwriting, Managed Care, Professional Liability, Property & Casualty..., Term Life Insurance, Liability, Umbrella Insurance, Sales, Pharmacy Benefit..., Employee Wellness, Employment Practices..., Health Policy, Small Business, Network Development
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1989 — 1991
BS, Business - Marketing
The American College
REBC, RHU, - Employee Benefits
W. W. Grainger, Inc September 2014 - Present
Pitney Bowes November 2002 - September 2014
Pitney Bowes November 2002 - September 2014
Pitney Bowes November 2007 - July 2011
ITC^Deltacom November 2001 - November 2002
Maurice Sporting Goods February 1996 - November 2001
Skills
Account Management, Solution Selling, New Business Development, Sales Process, Sales Management, B2B, Training, Public Speaking, Sales Operations, Sales, Networking, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com, Telecommunications
Education
University of Southern MS 1990 — 1995
Bachelor's for Science, Geography and Cartography
University of Southern Mississippi 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Geography and Area Development; Cartography and Remote Sensing
W. W. Grainger, Inc. April 2015 - Present
ITW March 2011 - April 2015
Aon Hewitt August 2002 - February 2011
Hewitt 2001 - 2011
Aon Risk Consultants January 1999 - January 2002
Aon Corporation January 1998 - January 1999
Seaboard Corporation January 1993 - January 1998
Marsh January 1989 - January 1993
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Brokers, Due Diligence, Professional Liability, Captives, Risk Management, Insurance, Claim, Workers Compensation, Financial Risk, Analysis, Security, Fraud, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Services, Risk Assessment, Leadership, Finance, Forecasting, Liability, Auditing, Outsourcing, Executive Management, Internal Audit, Budgets
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1999 — 2000
hours toward MBA
Creighton University's Heider College of Business 1986 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
LexisNexis Risk Div April 2014 - December 2014
GE Healthcare January 2013 - July 2013
Abbott April 2012 - January 2013
Abbott Laboratories May 2011 - October 2011
WMH Tool Group 2008 - 2008
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - November 2007
Grainger 1993 - 2000
Skills
Informatica, Informatica IDQ..., Informatica Analyst(IDQ), PowerCenter, ETL, SQL, Data Warehousing, Oracle Applications, Business Intelligence, Business Systems..., Systems Analysis, Data Migration, SAP BI, SAP BW, Project Management, Data Management, SDLC, Business Objects, Visio, Data Modeling, SAP, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Leadership, ERP, Troubleshooting, SAP Netweaver, Analysis, Testing, Master Data Management, Business Analysis, Software Documentation, Data Quality, IDQ, Vendor Management
Education
Strayer University (VA) 2008 — 2013
Oakton Community College 1985 — 1988
Associates, Computer Science
ACT Institute, Glenview,IL
SAP Expert Certification Prep
Insurance Auto Auctions December 2010 - Present
Crescent Electric Supply August 2006 - December 2010
SAI Inc April 2004 - July 2006
W W Grainger Inc June 2002 - April 2004
Vellis Knowledge Inc January 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Sales, Sales Process, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing, Account Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Advertising
Education
Dominican University 1995 — 2000
BA, Business Administration and Corporate Communications
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Grainger 2004 - 2010
Grainger Parts Division April 1996 - October 2004
Skills
Supply Chain Management, SAP HR, SAP, ERP, Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Integration, Business Process, IT Strategy, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, CRM, Operations Management, PMP, Program Management, Project Portfolio..., SAP Implementation, SDLC, Six Sigma, Team Building, IT Management, Team Leadership, Visio
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2005 — 2008
Masters, Business Administration
Millikin University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
VOTK (Valley of The Kings) July 2012 - Present
Wurth Baer Supply - Woodworker Express October 2013 - December 2014
W. W. Grainger, Inc November 2006 - June 2012
ASAP Software Inc May 2005 - August 2006
ISI, Inc March 2004 - April 2005
ModularIS, Inc June 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Solution Selling, Cold Calling, Closing Deals, B2B, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Contract Review, Project Coordination, Strategic Sales Plans, Building Business..., Delivering Results, Dig Deep Questions, Written & Oral..., Creative Problem Solver, Business..., Solution Architect, Consultative Sales..., Industry Knowledge, Exceeding Sales Goal, Problem Assessment, Relationship Building, Customer Service Skills, Team Selling, Controlling & Managing..., Develop Sales Message, Creating Market Presence, Logistics Training, Supply Chain Management..., Built from Ground Floor, Negotiation Skills with..., Challenging Assignments, Turn-around Situations, Flexible Communication..., Thinking Outside The Box, Subject Matter Expert, Needs Analysis, Account Penetration, Strategic Pricing..., Managed Successful..., Detailed Follow-Through, Facilitator Resource..., High Level Relationship..., Public Speaking, Strategic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Sales Process, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Start-ups
Education
Eastern Illinois University
B.A, Speech Communications
Harper Community College
AbbVie 2014 - 2014
AbbVie 2013 - 2014
Project Management Institute-Chicagoland Chapter 2011 - 2013
Abbott Laboratories 2011 - 2012
Physicians Interactive 2010 - 2010
Stericycle, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Motorola 2005 - 2005
Precise Technology 2004 - 2005
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 1999 - 2004
Skills
Lean Initiatives, Six Sigma, Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, SharePoint, Access, Visio, MS Project, Word, Excel, Salesforce, GetPaid, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Lean Manufacturing, Salesforce.com, Process Improvement, Program Management, Change Management, Training, Risk Management, Inventory Management, PMP, Procurement, Negotiation, CRM, Project Portfolio..., Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Business Process, Databases, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, PMO, Vendor Management, Software Documentation, Business Process..., Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Purchasing, SDLC, Management, Product Management, SAP, Project Planning, Supply Chain
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
MBA
University of Santo Tomas
BS
University of the East
High School
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2005 - Present
Olivet Nazarene University and Judson University-Elgin, IL 2009 - Present
W.W. Grainger October 2011 - July 2013
W.W. Grainger March 2009 - October 2011
W.W.Grainger April 2009 - April 2011
Grainger Industrial Supply 2008 - December 2010
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2005 - May 2008
True Value Company June 1996 - August 2004
Independent Hardware and Appliance Corp. 1977 - 1996
Skills
Team Management, Product Management, Change Management, Negotiation, Field Training, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Planning, Program Management, Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Strategy Development, Organizational..., Supplier Management, Competitive Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Leadership Development, Business Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Management, Supply Management, Business Development, New Business Development, Leadership, Product Development, Process Improvement, Marketing, Retail, Sales Management, Budgets, Sales, Sales Operations, Training, Purchasing, Account Management, Sales Process, Forecasting, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, B2B
Education
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Business Administration, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Olivet Nazarene University
MBA, Business Administration /Leadership / Business Management
Judson University
B.A., Management and Leadership
Solo Cup Company January 2007 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc September 1989 - August 2006
Skills
SAP, EDI
Education
Northern Illinois University 1986 — 1989
Bachelors, Computer Science
W. W. Grainger, Inc. February 2005 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2000 - February 2005
W. W. Grainger, Inc. May 1989 - September 2000
Skills
National Accounts, Cold Calling, Sales Process, B2B, Sales Management, Cross Functional..., Business Development, Sales Operations, Coaching, Sales Presentations, Management, Contract Negotiation, CRM, Leadership, Direct Sales, Selling, P&L Management, Sales, Strategic Selling, Customer Retention, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Sales Force Development, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Selling Skills, Profit, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Outside Sales, Account Management, Building Relationships, Time Management, Solution Selling, Trade Shows, International Sales, Market Planning, Salesforce.com, Customer Satisfaction, Qualifying Prospects, Income Statement, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Sales Growth, Key Account Development, New Business Development, Pricing, Major Accounts, Inventory Management, Team Building
Education
Missouri State University 1986 — 1989
BS, Communications
Vianney High School 1979 — 1982
W. W. Grainger June 2013 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc January 2012 - June 2013
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 2005 - January 2012
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, CRM, B2B, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, SAP, 5S, Kanban, Inventory Management, Project Management, Research, Data Analysis, Leadership, Training, Coaching, Event Planning, Musical Directing, Music Production, Music Performance, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Management
Education
University of Cincinnati 2000 — 2004
Pre-Law Studies
OSRAM Sylvania Inc. 2015 - Present
Private Company May 2012 - July 2015
Sherrow, Sutherland and Associates, PSC July 2009 - September 2011
W.W. Grainger July 2006 - February 2008
W. W. Grainger, Inc. May 2004 - July 2006
W.W. Grainger May 2000 - December 2003
W.W. Grainger September 1989 - April 2000
Skills
Process Improvement, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Operations Management, SAP, Training, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Sales
Education
Southwestern College 2005 — 2006
Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, Green Belt for Six Sigma
Midway College 1998 — 2001
Bachelor, Organizational Management
Educational Testing Service (ETS) July 2014 - Present
Image Special Events, LLC September 1995 - Present
Insitute for Advanced Studies September 2013 - October 2013
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2012 - May 2013
Examiner.com August 2011 - December 2012
Community Urban Center April 2007 - June 2008
The Valley, Inc. September 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Marketing, Event Management, Nonprofits, Training, Public Speaking, Leadership, Human Resources, Social Media, Newsletters, Social Networking, Interviews, Management, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Time Management, Entertainment, Small Business, Brochures, Program Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Blogging, Research, Marketing Strategy, Parties, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Facebook, Press Releases, Sponsorship, Editing, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Invitations, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Events, Graphic Design, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Non-profits
Education
Sessions College
Certification, Graphic Design
Temple University
Certification, Event Leadership
Eastern University
M. S., Nonprofit Management
Syracuse University
B. S., Accounting
Thomas Fence and Deck Company May 2001 - Present
Thomas Horse, LLC. 2001 - Present
W W Grainger Inc. March 1988 - April 2001
Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant June 1977 - September 1977
Skills
Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Contract Negotiation, Customer Acquisition, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Order Management, Construction Management, Order Fulfillment, Team Building, Team Leadership, Carpentry, Leadership, Marketing, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 1990 — 1994
BA, Psychology, 3.52
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 2015 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. December 2011 - June 2015
Office Depot - Atlanta, GA October 2006 - December 2011
UPS January 1992 - December 2002
UPS January 1994 - December 1995
United States Marine Corps September 1984 - July 1992
Skills
Leadership Development, Account Management, New Business Development, B2B, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Key Account Management, Solution Selling, Sales Operations
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management, GPA 3.80/4.00
Biola University 1992 — 1997
HD Supply 2010 - Present
HD Supply, Facilities Maintenance 2005 - March 2010
HD SUPPLY February 2006 - March 2009
Grainger March 1992 - December 2005
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 1997 - 2004
Grainger January 1992 - June 1994
Skills
Certified Maste Hotel..., Hospitality, National Accounts, Forecasting, Account Management, Sales Management, Pricing, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Selling, Sales, Sales Process, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Cold Calling, Negotiation, Hotels, Solution Selling, Inventory Management, Direct Sales, B2B, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Purchasing, Trade Shows, P&L Management, Wholesale, P&L, Competitive Analysis
Education
Texas A&M University 1969 — 1973
BBA, Finance
Auction.com 2011 - Present
McDermott Will & Emery LLP 2006 - 2011
Whitehall Jewellers, Inc. 2001 - 2006
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 1999 - 2000
The Gap, Inc. 1991 - 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Office Management, Administrative..., Event Management, Sales, Management, Marketing, Performance Management, Leadership, Time Management, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Business Development, Outlook, Recruiting, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Customer Service, Training, Strategic Planning, Process Scheduler, Budgets, Public Relations, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Administration, Retail, Social Networking, Negotiation, Access, Lotus Notes, Employee Relations, Administrative...
Education
State of California
Notary Public
Microsoft
Master Certification in Microsoft Office
Harper College
Certified Administrative Professional
Harper College
Certified Professional Secretary
W. W. Grainger, Inc.
Certified Records Coordinator
Harper College
Associate in Arts
The Gap Inc.
Work/Study Management Internship Program
CCH, a part of Wolters Kluwer May 2011 - January 2015
Fall Protection Systems July 2010 - March 2011
W. W. Grainger, Inc 2007 - 2009
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - 2007
W. W. Grainger 2004 - 2005
W.W. Grainger 1997 - 2004
Skills
B2B, Healthcare, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, P&L Management, Business Development, Marketing, Training, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Management, Market Planning, Strategy, Pricing, Project Management, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Go-to-market Strategy, Segmentation, Marketing Management, Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, Direct Sales, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, SaaS, Strategic Planning, Sales Process, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Product Launch, Sales Management, CRM, Inventory Management, Selling, Lead Generation, Sales, Sales Operations, Market Research, New Business Development, Coaching, Team Leadership, Sales Presentations, Product Development, Direct Marketing
Education
Northern Illinois University
B.S, Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin
Excellence, Marketing
Webster University
M.A, Management
Career Education Corporation 2009 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2002 - 2007
Motorola 1999 - 2002
Motorola 1997 - 2002
Motorola 1997 - 1999
Morgan Stanley - Dean Witter 1993 - 1997
Skills
Talent Assessment, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Learning & Development, Talent Selection, Organizational Design, Psychometrics, Employee Engagement, Survey Design, Human Capital Strategy, Culture Transformation, Change Management, Cultural Transformation, Human Capital, Leadership, Organizational..., Human Resources, 360 Feedback, Executive Coaching, Career Development, Onboarding, Culture Change, Job Analysis, Deferred Compensation
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Illinois Institute of Technology
MS, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
ThyssenKrupp North America, Inc. October 2013 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc September 2002 - November 2009
Tellabs, Inc. September 1999 - April 2002
Motorola May 1999 - September 1999
Platinum Technology April 1997 - April 1999
US Robotics August 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sourcing, Leadership, Temporary Placement, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Employer Branding, Talent Management, Onboarding, Interviews
Education
University of Iowa 1991 — 1995
Bachelors, Communications
Navistar Inc 2009 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2005 - 2009
Kellogg Company 2003 - 2005
Kellogg Company 2001 - 2003
Motorola Mobility 1998 - 2001
Motorola Mobility 1997 - 1998
Motorola Mobility 1994 - 1997
Motorola Mobility 1989 - 1994
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Temporary Placement, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Program Management, Employment Law, Operations Management, Recruiting, Management, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Labor Relations, HRIS
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Sidley Austin LLP May 2006 - January 2015
Mayer Brown LLP September 2002 - May 2006
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1999
B.A., Economics, political science
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy 1991 — 1994
Grainger, Inc 1993 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. November 1992 - Present
Keebler Company 1987 - 1992
Baxter Healthcare 1982 - 1987
Skills
Databases, Oracle, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Integration, Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Solaris, Servers, Performance Tuning, Data Warehousing, SDLC, Enterprise Architecture, Windows Server, Unix, ERP, ITIL
Education
Northern Illinois University
BS
Grainger January 2015 - Present
W. W. Grainger, inc. March 1982 - Present
Skills
Team Building, Process Improvement, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, SDLC, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Supply Chain, PMP, Vendor Management, Sales Process, Coaching, Business Process, Project Portfolio..., Team Leadership, Strategy, Project Management, Purchasing, MS Project, Business Analysis, Software Project..., Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Account Management, Negotiation, CRM, Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales, Customer Service, B2B, Project Planning, SAP, Operations Management, ERP, Integration, Program Management, E-commerce, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Product Management, Solution Selling, IT Strategy, Business Process..., PMO, Visio, Requirements Analysis, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1990 — 1993
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Economics, Business Administration
W.W. Grainger May 2005 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. May 2002 - May 2005
SBC 2000 - 2002
Ameritech 1996 - 2000
Newark Electronics February 1988 - February 1995
Skills
Finance, Process Improvement, SAP, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, SAP R/3, Vendor Management, Business Process, Business Process..., Change Management, Integration, Supply Chain, Agile & Waterfall..., Policy, Data Governance, Master Data Management, Customer Data..., SDLC, Team Building, Analytics, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Visio, Sales Process, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Management, Program Management, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Leadership, Pricing, CRM
Education
Northern Illinois University 1983 — 1987
BS Marketing, Minor in Finance
ABMS October 2014 - Present
Richland InvestCo 2012 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 2007 - April 2014
DePaul University December 2009 - May 2010
CVS Caremark February 1999 - June 2007
Skills
Auditing, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Risk Management, Tax, GAAP, Change Management, Accounting, SEC filings, Business Process..., Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, ERP, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Strategy, Strategic Financial..., Team Building, Acquisition Integration, Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Forecasting, Leadership, Sarbanes-Oxley, Managerial Finance, Professional Mentoring, Enterprise Risk..., Variance Analysis, Internal Audit, Executive Management, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cash Flow, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Cash Management, General Ledger, Revenue Recognition, Consolidation, Budgets, CPA, Business Planning, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Leadership Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Operations
University of Alabama at Birmingham
BS, Accounting
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
Executive Program for Prospective CFOs
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
The Soul of Leadership
Tulane University Law School
Corporate Governance Program
Grainger October 2014 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc July 2009 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - 2009
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 1997 - 2005
Skills
Talent Management, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Human Resources, Leadership Development, Change Management, Management, Workforce Planning, Labor Relations, HR Consulting, Benefits Administration, Training, Sourcing, College Recruiting, Interviews, Hiring, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Team Building, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., HRIS, PeopleSoft, HR Policies, Process Improvement, Organizational Design, Coaching, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution
Education
Miami University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Business/Human Resources
W W Grainger, Inc Regional On Site Service ManagerGrainger1978 - 2006
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 1974 — 1978
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2007 - Present
Education
DePaul University 1990 — 1994
MBA, Marketing
Northern Illinois University 1975 — 1977
BS, Computer Science, Accounting
CME Technology Services, Inc. August 2005 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. May 1989 - June 2005
Skills
Customer Relations, HTML, Strategic Planning, Web Design, Compute Repair, Network Administration, Software Supprt, Results Focused, Change Management, Customer Service, Management, Marketing, Email Marketing, Management Consulting, Team Building, Process Improvement, End User Training, New Business Development, Leadership, Negotiation, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Consulting, Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure..., Vendor Management, Contract Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2004
Harper College
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
W W Grainger Inc August 2014 - Present
Skills
Account Management, Operations Management, Solution Selling, Sales Operations, New Business Development, B2B, Sales Management, Sales Process, Strategic Planning
Education
Fitchburg State University 1992 — 1995
PepsiCo January 2003 - Present
Quaker Oats March 1985 - December 2002
G,D.Searle 1983 - 1985
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 1979 - 1983
Claremont McKenna College 1971 - 1975
Skills
Business Intelligence, SAP, Business Analysis, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Integration, SAP R/3, Business Process, Business Process..., Vendor Management, SDLC, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, IT Strategy, Data Center, Requirements Analysis, Management, Business Objects, Strategy, Team Leadership
Education
Claremont McKenna College 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
NAAAHR September 2006 - Present
Target September 2012 - March 2014
W. W. Grainger, Inc January 2008 - July 2011
Think Resources August 2006 - November 2007
PECO Energy January 2000 - May 2006
PECO Energy June 1996 - May 2006
PECO Energy January 1995 - May 2006
Thriftway Market January 1987 - January 1995
Skills
Human Resources, Customer Service, Contract Management, Customer Satisfaction, Business Development, Corporate Events Planner, Project Management, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Entrepreneurial Skills, Negotiation, Training & Development, Community Relations, Recruiting, Leadership, Training, Strategic Planning, CRM, Onboarding, Employee Training, Organizational..., Management, Budgets, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Business Planning, Talent Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Staff Development, Analysis, Program Management, Performance Management, Strategy, Community Development, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Sales, Nonprofits, Coaching, Interviews, Team Building, Leadership Development
Education
Wilmington College 1996 — 1998
MS, Human Resource Management
Temple University 1987 — 1992
BSW, Social Work
FleetPride December 2013 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc February 2011 - December 2013
WW Grainger July 2004 - February 2011
W.W. Grainger Inc. 2004 - July 2005
Dell 2002 - 2004
Xerox Corporation 1988 - 2002
Skills
Solution Selling, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, B2B, Major Accounts, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Managed Print Services, Selling Skills, Account Management, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Selling, Key Account Management, Business Development, Leadership, Sales, Customer Retention, Pricing, Sales Force Development, Outside Sales, P&L Management, Qualifying Prospects, New Business Development, Key Account Development, CRM, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of Baltimore 1992 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Towson University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
W.W. Grainger, Inc July 2014 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. October 2011 - July 2014
Foley & Lardner LLP October 2008 - October 2011
Diamond Mangement & Technology Consultants February 2008 - October 2008
Foley and Lardner LLP 2001 - 2008
Jacobs & Clevenger April 2000 - August 2001
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts August 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, B2B, Marketing, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, E-commerce, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, B2B Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Leadership
Education
Roosevelt University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business & Hospitality Management
University of Iowa 1990 — 1992
Resources Global Professionals August 2008 - Present
P Dockins Enterprises April 2008 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. September 2006 - November 2007
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2003 - August 2006
W. W. Grainger, Inc. April 2000 - December 2002
Education
The George Washington University 2007 — 2008
Master's Certificate, Program Management
The George Washington University 1999 — 2003
Master's Certificate, Project Management
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1991 — 1994
Illinois State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Applied Computer Science
W. W. Grainger, Inc. SVP--Human ResourcesGrainger2005 - Present
Education
Michigan State University 1966 — 1970
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2013 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 2011 - December 2012
W.W. Grainger January 2006 - June 2011
True Value Company August 2004 - December 2005
Sears, Roebuck and Co. February 1983 - July 2004
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY January 1983 - January 2003
Skills
Supplier Negotiations, Customer Service, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Purchasing, Supplier Negotiation, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Product Management, International Business, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Merchandising, Vendor Management, Sales, Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2007 — 2011
MBA, Business
University of California, Riverside 1979 — 1982
Philosophy/Law and Society, Philosophy
Walgreens August 2006 - Present
United Airlines March 2000 - August 2007
W. W. Grainger, Inc. April 1998 - March 2000
The Marmon Group April 1994 - March 1998
Deloitte & Touche January 1991 - April 1993
Skills
Tax Returns, Corporate Tax, Auditing, Income Tax, Tax, Finance, Fixed Assets, State Tax, Tax Research, General Ledger, Accounting, GAAP, Tax Accounting
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Ford Motor Company January 2015 - Present
Ford Motor Company September 2012 - January 2015
Valassis February 2011 - September 2012
Valassis October 2007 - February 2011
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - 2007
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Skills
Process Improvement, Negotiation, Purchasing, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Sourcing, Budgets, Pricing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Marketing
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 2012 — 2013
Master's Certification, Supply Chain Management & Operations
Michigan State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Economy, 3.3
Daikin Applied March 2012 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc January 2005 - April 2012
Waubonsee Community College 2009 - 2010
Enviro Mechanical Inc January 2000 - January 2005
McQuay Service Inc January 1997 - January 2000
Trane Company January 1986 - January 1997
Skills
Sales Management, Inside Sales, Technical Training, Coaching, Consultative Selling, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Customer Relations, Negotiation, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Training, Business Development, Customer Service, Sales, B2B, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Pricing, Sales Process, P&L Management, Sales Presentations, CRM, Talent Management, Product Development
Education
College of DuPage
Triton-College
Waubonsee Community College
W.W. Grainger February 2011 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. September 1985 - October 2011
Skills
Project Portfolio..., Change Management, Performance Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Project Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, B2B, Team Building, Performance Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, Succession Planning, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Account Management, Leadership Development, Sales Process, Solution Selling
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1982 — 1983
Criminal Justice
Central Piedmont Community College 1980 — 1982
Paralegal, Law
US Bank Home Mortgage June 2010 - Present
Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce 2005 - Present
Woodfield Planning Corporation February 2008 - June 2010
Cherry Creek Mortgage 2005 - 2008
JBA Real Estate Investments June 2003 - June 2005
Responsive Financial Services January 1999 - May 2003
W. W. Grainger, Inc December 1979 - December 1998
Skills
Mortgage, Loans, First Time Home Buyers, Home, Construction Loans, Jumbo loans, Refinance--no mortgage..., Lot loans, HARP refinances, Downpayment assistance, Veterans downpayment..., Discounts for buyers, Refinance, Discount, Buyers, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Lending, FHA financing, Custom Remodeling, Credit, Home Equity Lines of..., Foreclosures, Short Sales, Loan Origination, Referrals, Real Estate, Parcels, Mortgage Banking, Investment Properties, REO, FHA, Real Estate Transactions, Condos, Investors, Reverse Mortgages, USDA, Sellers, Single Family Homes, Brokerage, Relocation, Government Loans, Buyer Representation, Property, Rates, Real Estate Financing, 203K, FHA Financing
Education
CMPS Institute 2007 — 2008
Certification, Mortgages
Xinnix Mortgage Academy 2004 — 2005
Xinnix Certification, Mortgages
Northern Illinois University
B.S., Merchandising
W. W. Grainger, Inc. October 2011 - Present
W.W. Grainger October 2008 - Present
DHL Express October 2004 - October 2008
Skills
Building and..., Consultative Sales..., Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Account Management, Team Building, Sales, Cold Calling, Customer Service, B2B, Key Account Management, Selling, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Customer Retention, Major Accounts, Key Account Development, Consultative Selling
Education
University of Houston 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business Administration
Grainger March 2004 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc 2004 - Present
Thermo Fisher Scientific January 1997 - February 2004
Skills
Sales Operations, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Sales, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Inventory Management, Territory Management, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Pricing, Strategy, B2B, Coaching
Education
East Carolina University 1980 — 1984
BSBA, Marketing, 3.7
East Carolina University 1980 — 1984
Business Administration and Management, General
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 2013 - Present
HARTING Inc. of North America December 2000 - September 2011
Skills
Account Management, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Negotiation
Education
Robert Morris College
Secretarial Administration
IBC - Industrial Supply Plus, Inc. January 2014 - Present
WIDIA Product Group June 2011 - December 2013
Kennametal November 2002 - June 2011
Grainger January 1999 - February 2002
Grainger Division January 1999 - January 2002
W. W. GRAINGER, INC January 1987 - January 2002
Grainger Division January 1996 - January 1999
Grainger Division January 1995 - January 1996
Bossert Industrial Supply January 1990 - January 1995
Grainger Division January 1987 - January 1990
Skills
Market Planning, Product Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, National Accounts, Strategy, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Account Management, CRM, Management, Leadership, Pricing, Program Management, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Management, Segmentation, B2B, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Sales Process, Logistics, SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process, Direct Marketing, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Recruiting, Team Building, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Direct Sales
Education
University of Wisconsin 2001 — 2001
Excellence, Marketing 2001
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1995 — 1995
Finance, General
DePaul University 1979 — 1981
M.B.A; B.A, Operations/Human Resource; Business Administration/Pub Mgt
Carthage College 1974 — 1978
BA, Business Adm/Pub Mgt
W. W. Grainger Inc April 2014 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc October 2007 - April 2014
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., ERP, Vendor Management, SAP BW, Process Improvement, SAP, Business Analysis, SD, Business Process, Integration, EDI, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Project Management, E-commerce, Project Portfolio..., Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Software Project..., PMP, Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, Team Leadership, Program Management, Change Management, IT Management, Solution Architecture, SAP R/3, PMO, Project Planning, Agile Methodologies, SAP ERP, Enterprise Software, CRM, Strategy, Consulting, Systems Analysis, Business Process Design, SAP CRM, SharePoint, Visio, Salesforce.com, Requirements Gathering, Product Management, Information Technology, Branch Management, SaaS, Resource Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1996 — 1997
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois at Chicago 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Math & Computer Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1986
Math & Computer Science
The David J. Joseph Co. October 2001 - Present
Middleton Place Plantation February 1998 - October 2001
W W Grainger Inc. June 1987 - October 1998
Education
Webster University 2006 — 2010
HRDV & HRMG, Human Resources
Southern Wesleyan University 1998 — 2004
Masters of Science - MSM, Business
Siemens Industry US April 2014 - Present
SimplexGrinnell December 2012 - April 2014
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2004 - December 2012
FedEx Office January 2002 - November 2004
Hilti June 2000 - January 2002
Education
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
W. W. Grainger, Inc. December 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 2009 - December 2012
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2005 - 2009
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 2002 - 2005
W. W. Grainger, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Bossert Industrial Supply 1996 - 1999
Skills
Account Management, Sales Process, B2B, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Building, Solution Selling, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Selling, Leadership, Sales Presentations, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Strategy, New Business Development, Pricing, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Management, Team Leadership, Customer Retention, Negotiation, Training, Change Management, Consulting, Business Process..., Call Centers, Management Consulting, Customer Experience, Operations Management, P, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Building Relationships, Project Management, Procurement, Business Development, Coaching, E-commerce
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2009
BSBM
Indiana Wesleyan University 1997 — 1998
Undergraduate
W. W. Grainger, Inc April 2015 - Present
W. W. Grainger Inc. 2011 - March 2015
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals June 2001 - October 2009
Skills
Urology, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Sales, Account Management, Cardiology, Healthcare, Management, Neurology, Sales, Customer Service, Rheumatology, Sales Force Development, Gastroenterology, Sales Management
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 1987 — 1992
B.B.A., Finance
Target August 2009 - Present
W W Grainger Inc September 1993 - August 2005
Education
College of DuPage 1996 — 1997
computer programming, English
W W Grainger, Inc March 1985 - Present
Skills
Performance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Account Management, Territory Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Force Development, Cold Calling, Forecasting, Pricing, Negotiation, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Business Development, Sales Management, Sales Process, Selling, Sales Presentations, B2B, Process Control, Business Analysis, Customer Service
Education
Northeastern University
BS, Economics
W. W. Grainger, Inc June 2007 - Present
Block & Company August 2004 - June 2007
Skills
SAP, Purchasing, Sourcing, Analysis, Strategy, Training, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Pricing, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Account Management
Education
William Rainey Harper College 2002 — 2011
Business, Psychology
Albion College 2001 — 2002
W W Grainger, Inc Market ManagerW W Grainger, IncApril 1988 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
Nassau Community College 1976 — 1977
Associates in Accounting, Accounting and Finance
Gate Gourmet April 2014 - Present
Superior Group July 2013 - April 2014
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 2011 - July 2013
W.W. Grainger, Inc June 2008 - May 2011
W.W. Grainger October 2006 - May 2010
W.W. Grainger, Inc July 2006 - June 2008
Grainger Parts Division June 2002 - July 2006
Grainger Parts Division August 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Customer Service, SAP, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Logistics, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Vendor Relations, Excel, Access, Word, Customer Relations, PowerPoint, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Team Building, Teamwork, Supply Management, Leadership, Forecasting, SAP BW, SAP ERP, Training
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2013
MAEA, Corporate Training
June 2010 DePaul University 2010 — 2013
Masters of Arts in Educating Adults, Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
DePaul University 2006 — 2010
BA, Supply Chain Management
October Research, LLC April 2013 - Present
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) 2014 - 2014
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) 2014 - 2014
Integrated Marketing Technologies August 2012 - November 2012
Goodyear Tire and Rubber/ Innosource December 2010 - September 2012
W. W. Grainger February 1999 - December 2009
W. W. GRAINGER, INC January 2006 - November 2009
W. W. GRAINGER, INC January 1999 - January 2006
W. W. GRAINGER, INC January 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Business Analysis, Testing, Quality Assurance, Analysis, Databases, SAP, Visio, Supply Chain, Oracle, Customer Service, Access, Team Building, Process Improvement, Warehouse Management, ERP, Training, Management, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Studies
University of Pittsburgh 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Studies
Miller Bearings a division of Motion Industries October 2010 - Present
HD Supply July 2009 - January 2010
HD Supply January 2007 - July 2009
SAFECO, Inc June 2004 - November 2006
W. W. Grainger, Inc November 1988 - June 2004
Davis & Marr Supply January 1988 - October 1988
United Industrial Products January 1987 - December 1987
Van Brunt & Yon March 1979 - December 1984
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, B2B, Negotiation, Business Development, Salesforce.com, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Team Building, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, Inventory Management, Cold Calling, Selling, Management, Strategy, Program Management, Direct Sales, Pricing, Marketing, Leadership, Project Planning
Education
Florida State University 1976 — 1979
Business Administration
Gulf Coast Community College
Associate of Arts
W. W. Grainger, Inc. January 2004 - Present
W. W. Grainger, Inc. June 1999 - January 2004
W. W. Grainger, Inc. March 1997 - June 1999
W. W. Grainger, Inc. November 1995 - March 1997
W. W. Grainger, Inc. May 1993 - November 1995
Revere Electric Supply July 1991 - May 1993
Entrelec Inc. June 1988 - July 1991
Visolux Elektronik Gmbh & Co. October 1985 - June 1988
Nichicon (America) Corporation May 1984 - September 1985
Skills
Sales Process, Account Management, Sales, B2B, Solution Selling, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Cross-functional Team..., National Accounts, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Salesforce.com, Sales Management, Selling, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Contract Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1979 — 1983
Bachelors, Psychology / Business Administration
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2009 - Present
W W Grainger Inc. April 1984 - April 2002
American Express April 1974 - April 1984
AMOCO Oil Co November 1968 - April 1973
FBI November 1964 - November 1968
Miami Police Department August 1958 - November 1964
Skills
Investigation, Police, Patrol, Criminal Justice, Research, Emergency Management, Public Safety, Nonprofits, Homeland Security, Criminal Investigations, Teaching
Education
FBI Academy 1964 — 1965
University of Miami 1957 — 1964
B/A Russian, Arts & Sciences
EIS December 2014 - Present
Systemax - Global Industrial June 2012 - November 2014
W W Grainger Inc. October 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Account Management, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Cold Calling, Sales Process, B2B, Sales, Sales Management, Email Marketing, Managed Services, Management, Pricing, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Building Relationships, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Customer Retention, Salesforce.com, Purchasing, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Retail, Product Development, Product Marketing, Selling Skills, Competitive Analysis, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Selling, Business Development, Process Improvement, Leadership, Product Management, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Inventory Management, CRM, Marketing, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Training, Lead Generation
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
W. W. Grainger, Inc. February 2010 - Present
W.W. Grainger May 2007 - February 2010
Interstate Brands Corporation August 1999 - May 2007
Education
Mississippi Valley State University 1994 — 1997
Master of Science, Environmental Health
Jackson State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Hazardous Waste Management