Ace Hardware
Industry: Retail company
DescriptionAce Hardware Corporation is an American hardware retailers' cooperative based in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States. It is the world's largest hardware retail cooperative, and the largest non-grocery American retail cooperative. CEO: John Venhuizen (31 Mar 2013–) Headquarters: Oak Brook, Illinois, United States Number of locations: Over 5,000 (2017) Number of employees: ~86,000 (2015) Subsidiaries: Daily Grommet, Westlake Hardware, Inc., Founders: William Stauber, Frank Burke, Richard Hesse, E. Gunnard Lindquist, Oscar Fisher
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Ace Hardware Employees
Lincoln College - Normal June 2015 - Present
Learning Spaces & Audio/Visual Technologies August 2012 - June 2015
Creative Powers May 2014 - August 2014
Ace Hardware March 2009 - January 2014
Chicago SportsZone June 2013 - August 2013
LeaderShape Institute May 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Sales, Time Management, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Retail, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Marketing
Education
Illinois State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
American Standard Water Heaters August 2015 - Present
NIBCO INC. January 2014 - August 2015
NIBCO INC. September 2011 - December 2013
Westinghouse Lighting Corporation February 2010 - September 2011
Westinghouse Lighting 2009 - 2010
Westinghouse Lighting 2007 - 2009
Westinghouse Lighting 2006 - 2007
DANCO, INC 2004 - 2006
Ace Hardware 1999 - 2004
Skills
Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Retail, Product Development, Project Planning, Pricing, Team Leadership, Retail Category..., Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Leadership, Sales, Account Management, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Management, New Business Development, Strategy, P&L Management
Education
Illinois State University 1994 — 1999
Bachelors of Applied Science and Technology, Consumer Sciences/Business
Methanex Corporation August 2014 - Present
Eaton's B-Line Business September 2012 - August 2014
Emerson November 2011 - September 2012
Emerson September 2010 - November 2011
Emerson June 2008 - September 2010
DSC Logistics March 2007 - June 2008
Ace Hardware May 2006 - February 2007
Ryder Logistics January 2005 - May 2006
Various Engineering Positions May 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Transportation..., Strategic Planning, Requirements Analysis, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, Network Optimization, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Metrics, Planning, Modeling, Logistics, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, 3PL, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, Value Chain Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Value Stream Mapping, CSCP, APICS, Budgets, Project Planning, Management, Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Strategy
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Master of Business Administration, Business
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
MS, Finance
Purdue University
BS, Industrial Engineering
Ace Hardware July 2008 - Present
Skills
Accounting, Economics, Retail Sales, Cashiering, Merchandising, Financial Accounting, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, POS
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2014
Financial accounting and economics, Business
Lisle Savings Bank August 2009 - Present
Ace Hardware May 2014 - August 2014
Lisle Savings Bank June 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Social Networking, Sales, Public Relations, Outlook, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Leadership, Public Speaking, Data Entry
Education
Illinois State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Relations
Travelers April 2015 - Present
Ace Hardware October 2013 - April 2015
Ace Hardware July 2012 - October 2013
Village of Tinley Park May 2011 - August 2011
West Bloomington Revitilization Project August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Financial Analysis, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Finance, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Access, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Outlook, Forecasting
Education
Illinois State University 2008 — 2012
Enterprise Rent-A-Car January 2015 - Present
Enterprise Rent-A-Car May 2012 - Present
Ace Hardware March 2009 - December 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Time Management, Retail, Sales Process, Sales Management, Leadership, Team Building, Marketing, Customer Retention, Employee Training, Training, Communication, Telephone Skills, Microsoft Office, Social Media
Education
Concordia University, Nebraska 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management
Illinois State University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Construction Management
Okaw Vocational School 2007 — 2009
Certification of Building Trades, Building Construction Technology, 3.8 GPA ( A )
Timsons Inc. April 1995 - Present
Timsons Inc. April 1995 - Present
Sherwin-Williams Paints September 1990 - April 1995
Ace Hardware August 1987 - September 1990
Skills
Account Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Negotiation, Customer Service, Purchasing, Sales Management, Operations Management, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Budgets, Strategic Planning
Education
Illinois State University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois March 2015 - Present
Agency Nunez, Inc June 2008 - February 2015
UnitedHealthcare August 2013 - April 2014
Liberty Mutual Insurance November 2012 - August 2013
State Farm Insurance June 2006 - May 2008
Ace Hardware October 2004 - May 2006
Walgreens December 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Training, Retail, Sales, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Budgets, Leadership, Banking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Business Development, Coaching, Sales Management, Management, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Life Insurance, Financial Services, Marketing, Financial Analysis, Finance, Strategy, Property & Casualty..., Fixed Annuities, Sales Operations, Insurance, Team Building, Account Management, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Small Business, Retirement, Disability Insurance, Customer Retention
Education
National Louis University 2010 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Illinois Wesleyan University 2000 — 2004
Business Administration, Business Management
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth 2003 — 2003
Business Operations
Navigant August 2015 - Present
Navigant August 2013 - August 2015
Navigant July 2011 - August 2013
Abbott Laboratories May 2010 - August 2010
General Mills April 2010 - April 2010
Ace Hardware June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Leadership, Business Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Finance, Consulting, Data Analysis, Time Management, Accounting, Workshops, Management Consulting, PowerPoint, Management, Networking, Policy Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Forecasting, Strategic Consulting, Valuation, Analysis, Strategy, Visual Design, Primary Research, Life Science Industry, Technology, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Business Valuation, Market Research, Business Analysis, Sales, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Competitive Intelligence, Project Management, Mentoring, Business Development, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Coaching, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Product Launch, Segmentation
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Majors: Accounting and Finance Minor: Spanish
EDI Implementations March 2012 - Present
BEMIS / RIO TINTO / ALCAN / PECHINEY / AMERICAN NATIONAL CAN January 1991 - March 2012
Bemis Company, Inc. March 2010 - February 2012
Rio Tinto Alcan (acquired by Bemis) October 2007 - March 2010
Alcan Packaging (acquired by Rio Tinto) December 2003 - October 2007
Pechiney Plastic Packaging (acquired by Alcan) April 1999 - December 2003
American National Can (acquired by Pechiney) November 1998 - April 1999
American National Can March 1995 - November 1998
American National Can July 1989 - March 1995
Ace Hardware January 1987 - July 1989
Skills
Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Analysis
Education
Illinois State University
BS, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Engineering
Second City pet care July 2015 - Present
Beacon Hill Staffing Group July 2013 - Present
Signature Marketing Inc January 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware January 2008 - Present
H.Y.P.E. Productions September 2013 - July 2015
Illinois State University January 2012 - January 2013
Illinois State University January 2011 - January 2013
Skills
Photoshop, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Editing, Photography, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Word, Video Production, Dreamweaver, Adobe Audition, After Effects
Education
Illinois State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Arts technology
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science, Arts Technology; Art
Shepherd Insurance LLC March 2013 - Present
State Farm May 2003 - January 2013
Ace Hardware October 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Property & Casualty..., General Insurance, Insurance, Customer Service, Workers Compensation, Liability, Health Insurance
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources, Management
Columbus East High School 2000 — 2004
Gulliford Services July 2014 - Present
McHenry County Conservation District April 2012 - July 2014
Illinois State University August 2013 - May 2014
Ace Hardware August 2006 - April 2012
Corporate Services May 2011 - August 2011
City of Woodstock September 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Social Media, Online Marketing, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Customer Service, First Aid, Cpr Certified, Landscape Maintenance, Retail Sales, Cashiering, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, YouTube, Writing, Outdoor Recreation, Hard Labor
Education
Illinois State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
McHenry County College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS)
Roush Industries May 2015 - Present
Solaronics, Inc. October 2014 - May 2015
John Deere June 2012 - April 2014
John Deere 2012 - 2014
Ace Hardware June 2005 - May 2012
Skills
MIG Welding, Metal Fabrication, Mechanics, Material Handling, People Skills, Sales
Education
Illinois Valley Community College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies
Oakwood Christian High School 1999 — 2003
Diploma
Avatar Corporation November 2014 - Present
Avatar Corporation October 2012 - November 2014
Target January 2007 - July 2014
Ace Hardware June 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Logistics Management, Supply Chain Operations, Shipping, UPS Shipping, Sage MAS500, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Windows, Research, Freight, Sales
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, History, Business Administration
Moraine Valley Community College 2006 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
AbbVie August 2014 - Present
Behr Process Corporation August 2008 - August 2014
Behr Process Corporation October 2006 - October 2008
Behr Process Corporation October 2005 - October 2006
Ace Hardware January 2001 - October 2005
Choksey Chemicals Pvt Ltd 1994 - 1999
Asian Paints 1993 - 1995
Skills
New Business Development, Safety Management..., Auditing, ISO 14001, Behavior Based Safety, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Job Descriptions, Analysis, Industrial Relations, Public Speaking, Transportation, Disability Management, New Hire Training, I-9 Compliance, Staff Development, WHMIS, OHSAS18001, Safety Training, SPCC Plans, SWPPP, GHS ComplianceTraining, KATA, Emergency Management, Coatings Technology, Coatings Manufacturing, R, Process Improvement, Chemistry, Leadership, Management, EHS, Manufacturing
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies 1995 — 1998
MHDRM, Human Resources Management
M.G. University 1990 — 1992
Master of Science (M.S.), Applied Chemistry
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists February 2012 - Present
Kirkland & Ellis LLP September 2010 - May 2013
Ace Hardware March 2008 - September 2010
Ace Hardware July 2005 - February 2008
Ace Hardware July 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Advertising, New Business Development, Time Management
Education
Illinois State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
West Chicago Community High School 1995 — 1999
Waubonsee Community College October 2010 - Present
CBC August 2008 - October 2010
Editor's Inc. September 2004 - August 2008
Ace Hardware September 1996 - August 2003
Walgreens September 1993 - November 1996
Skills
Instructional Design, Adult Education, E-Learning, Editing, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Training, Coaching, Content Development, Research, Program Development, Mentoring, Training Facilitation, Writing, Commitment to Customer..., Interpersonal..., Nonprofits, Instructor-led Training, Program Management, Distance Learning, Leadership, Staff Development, Career Development, Grant Writing, Instructional Technology, Organizational..., Resume Writing, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Employee Training, Educational Technology, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Career Counseling, Faculty Development, Community Outreach, Educational Leadership, Student Development, Needs Analysis, Organizational..., Presenter, Corporate Training
Education
Illinois State University 1990 — 1992
Masters
Illinois State University 1987 — 1990
Bachelors
Tyson Foods August 2014 - Present
The Hillshire Brands Company June 2012 - August 2014
Chicago Green Festival 2008 - 2014
Freelance Web Developer January 1996 - December 2012
Sara Lee Corporation April 2012 - June 2012
Ace Hardware April 2011 - December 2011
Ace Hardware September 2009 - April 2011
Ace Hardware November 2007 - September 2009
Ace Hardware November 2005 - November 2007
Ace Hardware November 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Business Continuity, Change Management, Creative Concept..., Intranet Strategy, Social Media, Photography, Videography, Web Development, Web Design, Writing, Editing, Magazine Writing, Newsletter Design, Newsletter Writing, E-communications, Extranet, Project Management, Corporate Communications, Communications Strategy, Communications Planning, Crisis Communications, Graphic Design, Sustainability, Content Management, Content Development, Content Strategy, Content Creation, AP Style, News Writing, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Newsletters, Advertising, Strategic Communications, Magazines, Product Development, Strategy, Management, Corporate Social..., Retail, Copywriting, Brand Development
Education
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth 2011 — 2013
Graduate Certificate, Sustainable Development
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2006
M.S., Integrated Marketing Communications
Illinois State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelors, Marketing
Tyson Foods (Formerly Hillshire Brands) November 2014 - Present
Tyson Foods November 2011 - Present
Hillshire Brands (Now Tyson Foods) November 2012 - November 2014
Hillshire Brands (Formerly Sara Lee) November 2011 - November 2012
SunSource November 2009 - November 2011
SunSource July 2008 - March 2009
Ace Hardware July 2007 - February 2008
Deloitte & Touche 2005 - 2007
Sherwin Williams May 2004 - April 2005
Protiviti 2005 - 2005
Skills
Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Risk Assessment, Enterprise Risk..., Risk Based Testing, Report Writing, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Internal Controls, Financial Audits, ACL, Certified Internal..., Operational Risk..., Compliance Testing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1996 — 2002
BS, Accounting & Finance
Golan & Christie LLP January 2012 - Present
A Child's Voice August 2010 - October 2012
Mintel October 2011 - December 2011
ACE Hardware March 2005 - December 2011
Downers Grove South High School September 2009 - December 2009
Illinois State University January 2009 - May 2009
UNITY Community Center October 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Research, Analysis, Issues Resolution, Team Leadership, Outstanding Customer..., Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Education
Roosevelt University 2011 — 2012
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
Illinois State University 2005 — 2010
B.A., History Secondary Education, Italian Studies
Maurice Sporting Goods November 2013 - Present
Maurice Sporting Goods May 2013 - November 2013
Ace Hardware October 2012 - May 2013
North Shore Mosquito Abatement May 2011 - May 2013
Registered Student Organizations August 2009 - May 2011
Steve and Barry's University Sportwear August 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Sales Operations, Account Management, DI-ProDiver, IBM AS/400, Customer Service, Sales, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Leadership, Retail, Merchandising, Data Management
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Rumage & Brown/Saleslink January 2011 - Present
Ace Hardware January 2006 - January 2011
Ace Hardware March 2002 - January 2006
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Sourcing, Pricing, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Sales Management, Visual Merchandising, Purchasing, Sales, Negotiation, Team Building, Profit, P&L Management, P&L, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Budgets, Income Statement, Product Development
Education
Illinois State University 1990 — 1992
Master's of Business Administration, Finance
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1986 — 1990
BS, Management, Economics
CVS Health March 2015 - Present
Caremark, Inc October 2011 - March 2015
CVS Caremark September 2001 - October 2011
United Stationers November 1999 - September 2001
CTPartners June 1998 - November 1999
Allstate June 1997 - June 1998
Railinc March 1993 - June 1997
Computer Task Group May 1991 - March 1993
Ace Hardware May 1989 - May 1991
Skills
IBM Mainframe, HIPAA, Mainframe, COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, Healthcare, Visio, Process Development, Enterprise Architecture, Application Development, IT Strategy, Process Improvement, Websphere, Deployment, Mentoring, SharePoint, SQL, Databases, Team Building, Team Leadership, Software Development, Database Design, Software Documentation, Software Project..., Requirements Gathering, Data Warehousing, SDLC, System Deployment, Requirements Analysis, Process Simulation, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, ETL, Testing, Data Modeling, Systems Analysis, Integration, Disaster Recovery, SOA, Application Architecture, Business Requirements, Vendor Management, IT Management, Unix, Quality Assurance, Performance Tuning, Agile Methodologies, Solution Architecture
Education
Illinois State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Science
St. Patrick's High School 1981 — 1985
CVS Caremark Corporation November 2011 - Present
Walgreen Co. February 2008 - November 2011
Walgreen Co. March 2004 - February 2008
Walgreen Co. June 2000 - March 2004
Walgreen Co. June 1997 - June 2000
Ace Hardware June 1987 - June 1997
Skills
Pricing, Analytics, Pricing Strategy, Retail, Merchandising, Forecasting, Team Building, Market Research, Financial Analysis, Marketing Strategy, University Teaching, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Analysis, Budgets, Management, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Consumer Products, Leadership, Sales, Marketing Management
Education
University of Notre Dame
M.B.A., Finance
Illinois Wesleyan University
B.A., Business Management
PetSmart July 2005 - Present
PetSmart July 2005 - January 2013
Will Staff Logistics January 2003 - January 2005
Ace Hardware January 2002 - January 2003
Retail Support Center January 1994 - January 2002
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Cashiering, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Logistics, Distribution Center..., Warehousing, Leadership, Team Leadership, Hiring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Warehouse Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Training
Education
Illinois Valley Community College
High school Diploma
Ace Hardware December 2013 - Present
Standard Parking June 2011 - November 2013
Motorola Solutions Inc January 2006 - June 2011
Skills
Accounting, Oracle Applications, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Corporate Finance, Budget Reconciliation, Customer Service, Oracle, Microsoft Word, Internal Controls, Contract Management, Project Finance, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Finance, Budgets, Financial Analysis, ariba, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Excel, SAP
Education
Illinois State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Finance & International Business
Microsoft October 2014 - Present
Microsoft January 2014 - September 2014
T-Mobile May 2012 - September 2013
T-Mobile December 2010 - May 2012
MISE EN SCÈNE AV January 2010 - January 2011
Panther Soccer Club August 2007 - November 2010
Ace Hardware April 2003 - January 2010
TMP Directional Marketing April 2000 - April 2003
Post Effects May 1999 - January 2000
Avenue Edit August 1999 - October 1999
Skills
Emerging Media, Content Management, Budgeting, Integrated Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, New Media, SEO, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Budgets, Analytics, Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, SEM, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Creative Direction, Marketing, Marketing Management, CRM, Media Planning, Creative Strategy, Mobile Devices, Corporate Branding, Sales, Sponsorship, Management, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Content Development, Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Web Analytics, Brand Development, Video, E-commerce, Retail, Television, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Project Management
Education
Illinois State University 1995 — 1999
B.S.
Lake Park High School 1992 — 1995
Northridge Prep 1993 — 1994
BMO Harris Bank 2014 - Present
Aon 2011 - 2013
Ace Hardware International 2010 - 2011
Ace Hardware 2007 - 2010
Brookdale Senior Living 2005 - 2007
PCTEL 2002 - 2005
B2BWORKS, INC 2000 - 2002
SEELER INDUSTRIES 1999 - 2000
TRANSTECH 1998 - 1999
ALTSCHULER, MELVOIN & GLASSER, LLP 1995 - 1998
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley, SAP, Financial Statements, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, IFRS, Initial Public Offering, SEC reporting, Project Management, Acquisition Integration, Asset Management, Strategic Initiatives, Shared Services, ERP Implementations, Investor Relations, Tax, Accounting Policy, Business Strategy, Controller, Innovation, Accounting Procedures, Technical Accounting..., Audit Committee, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., International Finance, System Migration, Enterprise Risk..., Business Process..., Acquisitions, Auditing, Financial Analysis, US GAAP, Fixed Assets, Business Process..., Tax Equalization, RFP, Offshore Outsourcing, Consolidation
Education
Illinois State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. March 2014 - Present
OfficeMax March 2013 - March 2014
OfficeMax October 2012 - March 2013
OfficeMax October 2011 - October 2012
OfficeMax January 2010 - October 2011
OfficeMax March 2007 - December 2009
Ace Hardware February 2005 - February 2007
Ace Hardware July 2003 - January 2005
Ace Hardware May 1997 - July 2003
Skills
Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail Marketing, Email Marketing, Market Planning, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Customer Insight, Loyalty Programs, Retail, B2B Marketing, Lead Generation, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Visual Merchandising, Strategy, CRM, B2B
Education
Illinois State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Florida State University 2010 — 2010
Hispanic Marketing certificate, Hispanic Marketing, A
Silicon Lightwave Services October 2013 - Present
Media Solutions Holdings August 2011 - December 2012
Capella Photonics September 2008 - August 2010
FormFactor February 2008 - September 2008
ISE Corporation September 2005 - August 2007
Newell Rubbermaid January 2005 - September 2005
Sanmina-SCI September 1999 - January 2005
Toyota Motor North America, Inc.- NUMMI November 1997 - September 1999
ConAgra Foods April 1995 - November 1997
Ace Hardware July 1993 - April 1995
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Due Diligence, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Procurement
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Double Major Accounting and Finance
String Theory Schools August 2015 - Present
Mastery Charter Schools December 2014 - June 2015
Walter D. Palmer Charter School August 2014 - November 2014
Immaculata University August 2011 - May 2014
Best Buy September 2009 - October 2010
Ace Hardware September 2008 - September 2009
Education
Immaculata University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Social Studies
Ace Hardware December 2014 - Present
Ace Hardware April 2010 - December 2014
Ace Hardware November 2007 - April 2010
Ace Hardware March 2006 - November 2007
Ace Hardware May 2003 - March 2006
Skills
JDA, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Profit, Purchasing, Store Management, Sales, CPFR, Driving Results, Inventory Control, Assortment, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Account Management, Retail Category..., Retail Buying, Consumer Products, P&L Management, Income Statement, Global Sourcing, Planograms, P&L
Education
Illinois State University 1997 — 2000
Bachelors, Marketing
KPMG US January 2015 - Present
The Tool Library - Nonprofit Organization August 2012 - Present
Illinois Wesleyan University May 2014 - November 2014
West Bloomington Revitalization Project January 2013 - November 2014
KPMG US February 2013 - March 2013
KPMG US January 2013 - March 2013
State Farm Insurance May 2012 - August 2012
Habitat for Humanity International May 2012 - August 2012
Ace Hardware November 2008 - May 2012
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Customer Service, Communication Skills, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Time Management
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting, 3.7
Downers Grove South High School
Cook County Department of Revenue October 2014 - August 2015
City of Chicago November 1993 - July 2014
Chicago Police Department November 1993 - July 2014
Ace Hardware January 1991 - November 1993
Skills
Teaching, Community Policing, Law Enforcement..., People Skills, Windows, Training, Investigation, Law Enforcement, Private Investigations, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Emergency Services, Police
Education
Lewis University 2006 — 2014
Masters Degree, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Illinois State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Criminal Justice/Police Science
GNC August 2015 - Present
YMCA of Portsmouth July 2015 - Present
Developmental Services, Inc. January 2015 - May 2015
Indiana State University August 2013 - May 2015
Ace Hardware May 2013 - July 2014
Corey's Appliances June 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Weight Training, Long Distance Running, Bicycling, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Psychology, Sports, Motivating, Public Relations, Retail, Customer Relations
Education
Indiana State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Rolling Hills Hospital September 2015 - Present
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology August 2014 - June 2015
Erie Neighborhood House August 2014 - 2015
Ace Hardware September 2012 - October 2014
Indiana University Bloomington October 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Counseling Psychology, Mental Health, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Psychology, Teamwork, Non-Violent Crisis...
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology, 3.7/4.0
Indiana University Bloomington 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 3.0/4.0
Babaroga September 2015 - Present
ACE HARDWARE 2004 - September 2015
Skills
C++, C, C#, Java, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, OpenGL, SQL, Linux, Software Development, Management
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Ace Hardware April 2015 - Present
Allstate October 2014 - April 2015
Allstate May 2012 - October 2014
Archer Daniels Midland October 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Routing and Switching, Cisco Technologies, DNS Administration, DHCP, CCNA, Cisco Prime NCS, HP Procurve Networking, SNMP, Perl, IBM Tivoli, Vendor Relationship..., Change Management, ITIL, IT Service Delivery, SAP Business Objects, Employee Training, IT Service Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, SQL, Technical Support, Java, HTML, JavaScript, Oracle, JDE Administration, Cisco IOS, PowerPoint, Windows, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Visio, Troubleshooting
Education
Illinois State University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems, 3.92
HAVI Global Solutions July 2010 - Present
HAVI Global Solutions October 2005 - July 2010
HAVI Global Solutions August 2001 - September 2005
Ace Hardware January 2000 - August 2001
Ace Hardware August 1998 - December 1999
Ace Hardware January 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Sourcing, Supply Chain, Marketing, Client Service Oriented, Account Management, Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Management, Supply Chain..., Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Demand Planning, Procurement, Forecasting, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Program Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1999 — 2002
MBA, Project Management
Illinois State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Marketing & Sociology
CDW December 2014 - Present
CVS Caremark Corporation April 2012 - December 2014
CVS Caremark Corporation June 2011 - April 2012
CDW January 2011 - April 2011
Ace Hardware October 2010 - January 2011
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business; Finance
Reyes Holdings January 2013 - Present
Society of Actuaries December 2007 - January 2013
The Joint Commission February 2001 - December 2007
Ace Hardware November 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Web Content Management, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, SharePoint, Content Development, Newsletters, Content Management, CMS, Web Development, Taxonomy, Google Analytics, Web Content, Websites
Education
Illinois State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelors, Public Relations
Shepard Schwartz & Harris LLP September 2014 - Present
Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption May 2012 - August 2014
Ace Hardware May 2013 - August 2013
Ace Hardware May 2012 - August 2012
Field of Dreams Horse Rescue and Adoption May 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Accounting, Management, Finance, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Hollister Co. Sales Associate CashierJCPenneyDecember 2014 - January 2015
Fine's Restaurant June 2014 - September 2014
Inspire Travel Luggage May 2014 - August 2014
ULTA Beauty May 2013 - December 2013
Hollister Co. October 2010 - February 2011
Ace Hardware March 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Retail Sales, Cashiering, Customer Service, Fashion, Sales, Styling, Social Media, Visual Merchandising, Apparel, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Time Management, Advertising, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Mannequin Styling, Fashion Buying, Fashion Blogging, Fashion History, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Trend Research, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Teamwork, Facebook
Education
Illinois State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Fashion Merchandising; Minor: Business Administration
Old Veteran Construction, Inc June 2015 - Present
colorHQ (a division of the Board Room, Inc.) June 2013 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Madison January 2013 - June 2013
Ace Hardware June 2012 - June 2013
The Daily Vidette May 2011 - May 2012
Illinois State University's Marketing and Communications January 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Mac, Typography, Layout, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Logo Design, Illustration, Adobe Acrobat, PC, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Graphics
Education
Illinois State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design
Ace Hardware March 2015 - Present
Ace Hardware April 2012 - Present
TTI brands - Milwaukee Tool Company July 2011 - April 2012
Beaird Group May 2010 - August 2010
Sumec North America May 2009 - August 2009
City of Naperville May 2008 - August 2008
Naperville Park District May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Management, Sales, Customer Service, Product Development, Retail, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, PowerPoint
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2007 — 2011
BA, Management
Ace Hardware October 2012 - Present
Ace Hardware May 1998 - October 2012
Ace Hardware February 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Business Intelligence, Project Management, SDLC, Data Warehousing, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, SQL, Databases, Leadership, Vendor Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Visio
Education
Illinois State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Conair Corporation September 2012 - Present
Igloo Products Corp. July 2011 - August 2012
Alberto Culver February 2007 - June 2011
Alberto Culver February 2007 - June 2011
Intermatic, Inc. October 2002 - February 2007
Intermatic, Inc. August 2000 - September 2002
Ace Hardware February 1986 - July 2000
Ace Hardware February 1986 - July 2000
Ace Hardware February 1986 - July 2000
Ace Hardware February 1986 - July 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, SAP, Product Marketing, Key Account Development, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Merchandising, CRM, Customer Insight, Demand Planning, FMCG, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Retail, Trade Marketing, Negotiation, Marketing Management, Strategy, Market Planning, Pricing, P&L, Sales, Budgets, Inventory Management, AC Nielsen, Nielsen, Leadership, National Accounts, Brand Management, Categorization, IRI, Management, P&L Management, Shopper Marketing
Education
Lewis University 1991 — 1992
MBA, Finance
Illinois State University
BS, Marketing
Source Interlink Companies 2007 - Present
Source Interlink Companies 2005 - 2007
Source Interlink Companies 2003 - 2005
Ace Hardware 1999 - 2002
Skills
Financial Statement..., Operations and..., Month End Close, Audit Management, Inventory Reporting, Accounting System..., Micrsoft Office, Oracle, TM1, Lawson, JD Edwards, Accounting, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Finance, Budgets, Management, Analysis, Forecasting
Education
Illinois State University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma & Texas May 2011 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas June 2006 - May 2011
PCI: the data company June 2004 - June 2006
Ace Hardware December 1994 - January 2004
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, SQL, Access, Analysis, XML, Databases, Project Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, VB.NET, MS Project, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Disaster Recovery, Teradata
Education
Illinois State University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Applied Computer Science
Lawson Products, Inc. 2009 - Present
Frozen Food Express Industries 2008 - 2009
Ace Hardware January 2006 - December 2007
Ace Hardware January 2003 - December 2005
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2000 - December 2002
Ace Hardware Corporation May 1996 - December 1999
Ace Hardware Corporation May 1995 - April 1996
Mascal Electric, Inc. February 1994 - May 1995
KPMG Audit August 1985 - February 1994
Education
Illinois State University 1981 — 1985
Ace Hardware June 2010 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation July 2000 - June 2010
Ace Hardware 2003 - 2006
Skills
SQL, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Windows XP, Vendor Management, XP, Testing, Visio, SCCM, Active Directory, Management, Windows 7, Software Installation, Customer Service, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Troubleshooting, SharePoint, Software Documentation, SDLC, Disaster Recovery
Education
Roosevelt University 2005 — 2008
MBA, Business Information Systems
Illinois State University 1995 — 2000
BS, Major - Industrial Technology Minors - Psychology, Mass Communication
directions training
AT&T Mobility November 2008 - Present
AT&T July 2007 - November 2009
Cingular Wireless June 2004 - July 2007
Cingular Wireless September 1998 - June 2004
Ameritech Cellular September 1997 - September 1998
Ace Hardware January 1996 - September 1997
Skills
Technical Support, Hardware, Telecommunications, Mobile Devices, Mobile Technology, LTE, Enterprise Mobility, Wireless Networking, Computer Network..., Call Centers, Networking, UMTS, TCP/IP, Network Design, Cellular Communications, System Deployment, Unified Communications, Management, Wireless, VoIP, Troubleshooting, Business Process, Six Sigma, Switches, Integration, Managed Services, WAN, Cisco Technologies, Ethernet, Cloud Computing, Data Center
Education
Argosy University Chicago 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Illinois State University 1992 — 1995
BS, Business Administration, Information Systems
Stepan Company February 2014 - Present
Stepan Company April 2009 - January 2014
Stepan Company September 2006 - April 2009
Stepan Company July 2003 - September 2006
Stepan Company August 1999 - August 2003
Ace Hardware June 1996 - July 1999
Stepan Company January 1991 - June 1996
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, SAP, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Market Development, Operational Excellence, Inventory Management, Strategy, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Financial..., Management
Education
Illinois State University
BS, Business Administration
Ace Hardware January 2015 - Present
Ace Hardware January 2013 - December 2014
Ace Hardware April 2011 - January 2013
Ace Hardware April 2010 - April 2011
Factory Card and Party Outlet March 2005 - April 2010
Allstate 2001 - 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Retail, Finance, Cash Flow, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Budgets, Income Statement, Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, SAP, Pricing, Profit, Mergers
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Illinois State University 1999 — 2001
B.S., Finance
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2014 - Present
Sears Home Services 2010 - January 2014
Sears Home Services 2006 - 2010
Sears Home Services 2001 - 2006
Enabled Systems 2000 - 2001
Creeden & Associates 1999 - 2000
Ace Hardware 1996 - 1999
Ace Hardware 1994 - 1996
Ace Hardware 1988 - 1994
Skills
Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Pricing, Income Statement, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Sales, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Profit, Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Account Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Process Improvement, B2B, Sourcing, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Product Marketing, Strategy, Team Leadership, P&L
Education
Illinois State University 1974 — 1978
Economics
Ace Hardware 2008 - Present
Ace Hardware 2005 - 2008
Ace Hardware 1993 - 2008
Ace Hardware 1993 - 2008
Education
Northern Illinois University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Illinois State University 1979 — 1983
BA, Spanish, Business Administration
Ace Hardware December 2010 - Present
Ace Hardware October 2005 - December 2010
Ace Hardware November 2000 - October 2005
Education
Illinois State University 1994 — 2000
Bachelors, MBA, Business
Origami Owl November 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware November 2012 - Present
Ace Hardware March 1998 - October 2012
Ace Hardware July 1993 - August 1994
Skills
Event Planning, Internal Communications, Writing, Customer Service, Marketing, Event Management, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Hospitality Industry, EXPOCAD, Material Handling, Copy Editing, Sponsorship Sales, Exhibit Design, Digital Photography, Organizational Design, Marketing Communications, a2z, Social Media, CRM, Project Management, Sponsorship, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Meeting Planning, Outlook, Public Relations, Social Networking, Project Planning, Advertising, PowerPoint
Education
Illinois State University 1992 — 1995
Ace Hardware February 2015 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation July 2011 - January 2015
Ace Hardware February 2010 - June 2011
Ace Hardware March 2009 - January 2010
Ace Hardware July 2008 - February 2009
Ace Hardware January 2007 - June 2008
Ace Hardware April 2005 - December 2006
Ace Hardware March 2004 - March 2005
Ace Hardware Corporation September 2003 - February 2004
Ace Hardware February 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Brand Development, Retail, Marketing Communications, Marketing, CRM, Advertising, Strategy, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Team Building
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 1996 — 2000
Hearthside Food Solutions February 2015 - Present
Ace Hardware March 2010 - February 2015
Ace Hardware March 2009 - March 2010
BP January 2008 - March 2009
BP September 2004 - December 2007
Central Can Company July 2002 - September 2004
Arthur Andersen & Co. July 1998 - June 2002
Skills
Financial Reporting, IFRS, Auditing, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Plant Controller, SEC Reporting, SAP Implementation, Budgeting & Forecasting, Mergers and Acquisitions, Revenue Recognition, Staff Development, Mergers, SEC filings, Forecasting, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling, Financial Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Finance, Financial Statements, Financial Planning
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 1994 — 1998
Bachelors, Accounting, Economics
Ace Hardware March 2011 - Present
Ace Hardware March 2007 - March 2011
Electro-Motive Diesel February 2005 - March 2007
Ace Hardware January 2001 - February 2005
Ace Hardware May 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Inventory Control, Forecasting, Pricing, Management, Procurement, Warehousing, Leadership, Sourcing, CPFR, JDA, Training, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Profit, Sales, Sales Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2002
MBA, Strategic Management
Illinois State University 1996 — 1998
BS, Management & Quantitative Methods
Ace Hardware May 2015 - Present
Limited Brands December 2011 - May 2015
Abercrombie & Fitch October 2010 - June 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch October 2009 - October 2010
Indiana Daily Student Newspaper February 2008 - May 2009
Kelley School of Business August 2008 - December 2008
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies May 2008 - August 2008
Indiana University Bloomington August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Merchandising, Data Analysis, Sales Analysis, Retail, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Inventory Analysis, Trend Analysis, Merchandise Planning, Sales, Product Development, Management, Inventory, Production Managment, Inserts, Marketing, PowerPoint, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Inventory Control, Time Management, Apparel, Assortment
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Finance and Entrepreneurship
Glenbard West High School
Ace Hardware May 2010 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2009 - May 2010
Factory Card & Party Outlet April 2006 - December 2008
Specialty Store Services September 2004 - April 2006
Specialty Store Services May 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Retail, E-commerce, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Email Marketing, Assortment, Merchandise Planning, Digital Marketing, Multi-channel Retail, Creative Direction
Education
Illinois State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Ace Hardware January 2012 - Present
Ace Hardware February 2004 - January 2012
Ace Hardware November 1999 - February 2004
Knight Architects, Engineers & Planners November 1998 - November 1999
Babson Bros. Company October 1988 - August 1997
Skills
Accounts Payable, JD Edwards, Accounting, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Invoicing, Great Plains Software, Fixed Assets, Journal Entries, Accruals, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis, Balance, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Forecasting
Education
Lewis University 1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
Illinois Institute of Technology 1979 — 1983
Bachelor’s Degree, Finance and Accounting
Ace Hardware October 1995 - August 2007
Education
Illinois State University 1988 — 1992
BS, Business Administration
ACG Media March 2013 - July 2015
ACG Media November 2012 - February 2013
NSA Media June 2000 - June 2012
Ace Hardware February 1989 - May 2000
BAYER BESS VANDERWARKER February 1985 - January 1989
TATHAM–LAIRD & KUDNER June 1983 - February 1985
University of Illinois September 1981 - May 1983
Skills
Product Development, Media Buying, Advertising, Media Planning, Marketing, Creative Direction, Analytics, E-commerce, New Business Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Retail, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Online Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Social Media Marketing, CRM, Lead Generation, Digital Strategy, Competitive Analysis, SEM, Social Networking, Customer Insight, Direct Mail, Mobile Advertising, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Salesforce.com, Strategic Partnerships, Interactive Advertising, Account Management, Database Marketing, Product Marketing, Customer Acquisition, B2B, New Media, Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Research, PPC, Advertising Sales
Education
University of Illinois 1981 — 1983
MS, Advertising
Illinois State University 1980 — 1981
BA, Communications
Ace Hardware December 1992 - Present
Skills
Business Analysis, JD Edwards, Project Management, SAP, Process Improvement, Leadership, Change Management, SDLC, Retail, Business Process..., Forecasting, Inventory Management, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 1999
MBA, IT Project Management
Illinois State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Applied Computer Science, Business Administration
Clover Technologies Group June 2014 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation June 2012 - May 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation August 2011 - June 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation August 2009 - August 2011
Agility Networks April 2006 - April 2009
Intrinsic Technologies May 2000 - January 2006
Ace Hardware 1992 - 1998
Ace Hardware 1992 - 1998
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, ITIL, VMware, Servers, Microsoft Exchange, Disaster Recovery, IT Service Management, XP, Microsoft Technologies, System Deployment, Solution Architecture, Infrastructure, Microsoft Certified..., Hardware, Management
Education
DeKalb High School
Illinois State University
B.S., Industrial Technologies
Capital One April 2013 - Present
Discover Financial Services ConsultantDiscover1998 - April 2013
Ace Hardware 1994 - 1995
Skills
2+ years experience..., Installation and..., Application Design..., Business Analysis, SDLC, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Requirements Analysis, Visio, Software Project..., SQL, Management, Credit Cards, Document Composition, Business Intelligence
Education
Illinois State University 1991 — 1994
B.S, Computer Science
jonsburg high school
Optics Planet November 2009 - April 2015
Paper Magic Group November 1998 - December 1999
Maytag International, Inc. October 1995 - October 1998
Ace Hardware May 1994 - October 1995
Skills
Procurement, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Pricing, Sales, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics
Education
Illinois State University 1990 — 1994
B.S., Marketing and International Business
Ace Hardware January 2012 - Present
Protopak Engineering Coorporation August 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Inventory Analysis, Inventory Control, Trend Analysis, Assortment, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Sales, Distribution Center..., Store Management, Warehousing, Pricing, Visual Merchandising, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Retail, Inventory Management
Education
Illinois State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel Merchandising and Design
Ace Hardware May 2013 - July 2015
Ace Hardware Corporation March 2012 - May 2013
Ace Hardware June 2010 - May 2012
Ace Hardware February 2009 - June 2010
Ace Hardware July 2006 - February 2009
SIRVA Worldwide June 2004 - June 2006
KPMG US October 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, General Ledger, Auditing, SAP BPC, SAP, Consolidation, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Office
Education
Illinois State University 2001 — 2002
Master of Science Degree, Accounting
Illinois State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science Degree, Accounting
Metrie July 2014 - Present
Chicago Career Tech 2010 - 2011
DG Hardware, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Ace Hardware 2001 - 2006
MEDCO Tool 1996 - 2001
Morgan Auto Paint 1989 - 1996
Skills
Customer Service, Training, Retail, Management, Budgets, Inventory Control
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2011
Certificate of Technical Sales, Business Innovation
Madison Business College 1985 — 1986
Associate, Accounting
Pekin Community High School August 2015 - Present
Substitute Teacher January 2015 - May 2015
Ace Hardware August 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Physical Education, Basketball Coaching, Teaching, Leadership, Team Building, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Mobile Technology, Marketing, Sales, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Teamwork
Education
Illinois State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physical Education Teaching
Heartland Community College 2009 — 2012
Associates, Education(Physical)
Millikin University
Endorsement, Driver and Safety Teacher Education
Ace Hardware
Skills
Team Building, Retail, Customer Service, Income Statement, Forecasting, Profit, Store Management
Education
Illinois State University 1984 — 1988
US Foods August 2014 - Present
US Foods April 2013 - August 2014
US Foods April 2012 - April 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2011 - April 2012
Ace Hardware February 2010 - January 2011
Ace Hardware November 2008 - February 2010
Topco Associates LLC July 2008 - November 2008
Topco Associates LLC April 2005 - May 2007
Topco Associates LLC October 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Business Development, CRM, Sales Management, Analytics, Retail, Pricing, Management, Business Analysis, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Product Development, Sales, P, Strategy
Education
Illinois State University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Business
CIGNA Healthcare June 2011 - Present
Northwestern Mutual May 2010 - May 2011
Ace Hardware April 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Health Insurance, Insurance, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Cold Calling, Sales, Time Management, Financial Analysis, Employee Benefits
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2007 — 2011
Finance
Ace Hardware November 2013 - Present
Combined Insurance July 2010 - November 2013
Combined Insurance February 2003 - July 2010
Combined Insurance February 2003 - June 2008
Skills
Salesforce.com, Lead Generation, CRM, Training, Health Insurance, Insurance, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Business Analysis, Account Management, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Process
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2006 — 2008
MBA
Illinois State University 1996 — 2001
Business Administration, Information Systems
Ace Hardware June 2008 - Present
Alcatel-Lucent July 1997 - 2008
Skills
SAP BW, SAP R/3, SAP Basis, ABAP, SAP ERP, SAP Netweaver, SAP Implementation, SAP, ECC, AIX, HP-UX, Business Objects, SD, SAP Solutions, SAP XI, DB2, Business Intelligence, Oracle, Performance Tuning, Master Data Management, Unix
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1988 — 1989
Master, Computer Science
Ace Hardware July 2014 - Present
Ace Hardware January 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware April 2004 - December 2012
Ace Hardware February 2001 - April 2004
Ace Hardware December 1999 - February 2001
Mercedes Benz USA 1994 - 1999
Skills
Credit Risk, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Credit Analysis, Finance, Financial Risk, Team Building, Profit, Sales Management, Portfolio Management, Banking, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Retail Banking, Credit, Income Statement, Sales, Executive Management, Managerial Finance, Financial Statement..., Merchandising, Cash Management, Loans, Process Improvement, Risk Management, Analysis, Treasury Management, P&L, Strategic Financial..., Literacy, Modern Dance, Asian Cuisine, Sales Operations, Management, Store Management
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 1986 — 1990
BS, Business Administration-Finance
Canon Solutions America August 2013 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid 2011 - 2013
Newell Rubbermaid 2009 - 2011
Newell Rubbermaid 2008 - 2009
Ace Hardware 2004 - 2008
Ace Hardware 2002 - 2004
Sears Holdings Corporation 2001 - 2002
Sears Holdings Corporation 1999 - 2000
Sears Holdings Corporation 1998 - 1999
Skills
Forecasting, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Retail, Communication, SAP, Management, Analysis, CPFR, Budgets, Leadership, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Pricing, Procurement, Supply Network Planning, Manufacturing
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Warren Central High School
SASED July 2012 - Present
Little Friends, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Ace Hardware June 2006 - Present
Skills
Works well in a team, Works well individually, Works well with children
Education
Illinois State University 2007 — 2012
Hewlett-Packard October 2014 - Present
Deloitte May 2011 - September 2014
Ace Hardware 2010 - 2011
OfficeMax 2010 - 2010
Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 - 2008
Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 - 2008
Skills
SAP ERP, Microsoft SQL Server, ABAP, Unix, SAP Netweaver, Oracle, SAP Basis, SAP R/3, SAP Portal, Business Intelligence, ERP, Quality Center, ECC, SAP Implementation, Business Objects, SAP HANA
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2007 — 2009
Masters, Information Technology And Management
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor Of Technology, Electrical Engineering
NGJC 2001 — 2003
Intermediate Studies, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
St. Patricks High School 1990 — 2001
High School, Mathematics, Physics Biology
Vaya Group September 2008 - Present
Valtera Corporation January 2007 - September 2008
Ace Hardware February 2003 - January 2007
Skills
Leadership Development, 360 Feedback, Management, Training, Leadership, Organizational..., Organizational..., Talent Management, Management Consulting, Executive Coaching
Education
Roosevelt University 2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Illinois State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Ace Hardware May 2007 - Present
Kmart Corporation June 1972 - April 2007
Education
Illinois State University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
UW-Madison Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology Lab December 2011 - Present
UW-Madison Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Lab December 2011 - May 2014
Ace Hardware May 2008 - January 2012
Skills
Biology, Chemistry, History, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Laboratory, Laboratory Skills, Aseptic Technique, Gel Electrophoresis
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Illinois State University 2010 — 2011
Mariano's October 2014 - Present
Trend Painting & Decorating May 2014 - June 2014
Shore Acres Country Club April 2006 - August 2013
Ace Hardware March 2011 - August 2011
Libertyville High School Wrestling Camp May 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Financial Analysis, Data Entry, Research
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree, Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics and Finance
Illinois State University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Libertyville High School 2007 — 2011
High School
Indiana State University September 2014 - Present
Ace Hardware July 2011 - July 2014
Skills
C, Microsoft Word, Electronics, Internal Combustion..., Writing, Note Taking, Technical Drawing, CAD, Fuel Systems, Computer Proficiency, Woodworking
Education
Indiana State University 2014 — 2018
Wawasee High School 2010 — 2014