Ace Hardware Corporation
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. Customer service: 1 (888) 827-4223 Headquarters: Oak Brook, IL CEO: John Venhuizen (Mar 31, 2013–) Number of locations: Over 5,000 (2017) Subsidiaries: Daily Grommet, Westlake Hardware, Inc., Founders: William Stauber, Frank Burke, Richard Hesse, E. Gunnard Lindquist, Oscar Fisher
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Ace Hardware Corporation Employees
In Transition December 2013 - Present
PNC Mortgage March 2010 - December 2013
Allstate Insurance May 2007 - September 2009
University of Sydney December 2004 - August 2006
Various May 1998 - June 2004
Ace Hardware Corporation July 1995 - May 1998
Skills
Integration, Program Management, Testing, Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Change Management, Business Process, Project Management, SharePoint, Requirements Analysis, Visio, Data Analysis, Software Documentation, Analysis, Strategy, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, SDLC, Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Writing, Requirements Management
Education
University of Sydney 2004 — 2005
Master of Arts with Merit
University College Cork 1994 — 1994
Certificate
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Ace Hardware March 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation February 2010 - March 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation February 2007 - February 2010
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2004 - February 2007
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2002 - August 2004
Experian March 2000 - May 2002
Experian June 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Mobile Marketing, Email Marketing, SEM, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Commerce, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Omniture, Web Analytics, SEO, ForeSee Results, Negotiation, Digital Video, Direct Marketing, Community Management, Google Analytics, Facebook Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Comparison Shopping..., Online Marketing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, SEO copywriting, Social Media, Mobile Devices, Online Advertising
Education
Northern Illinois University 1994 — 1998
Bachelors, Business Administration, Marketing
PwC June 2015 - August 2015
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation May 2014 - August 2014
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Communication, Analysis, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Project Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science, Accountancy and Finance, GPA: 3.95/4.0
Ace Hardware Corporation July 2015 - Present
The Men Of Dance Project May 2013 - Present
BP January 2013 - November 2014
Bed Bath & Beyond December 2011 - September 2012
Natural Awakenings Magazine North Shore October 2011 - February 2012
Wilmette Park District June 2008 - August 2010
Treasure Island Grocery November 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Public Speaking, Teaching, Strategic Planning, C/C++, Street Dance, Dance Instruction, Choreography, Social Media, Time Management, Sales, Social Networking, Event Planning, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering, Completed
Ace Hardware, The Hardware Company Forsyth July 2014 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2004 - August 2014
Ace Hardware Corporation April 2001 - January 2004
Ace Hardware Corporation September 1997 - April 2001
Ace Hardware January 1996 - September 1997
US Navy April 1993 - July 1997
US Navy September 1985 - July 1997
US Navy May 1989 - April 1993
Naval Facility September 1987 - May 1989
Skills
Sales, Marketing, Store Management, Retail, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Team Building, Coaching, Merchandising, Profit, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Location Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Sales Operations, PowerPoint, Operations Management, Training, Leadership, Income Statement, Management, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Pricing, Recruiting, Project Management, Program Management, Process Scheduler, Analysis, Forecasting, New Business Development, Lead Generation, Customer Satisfaction, Market Analysis, Human Resources, P&L Management, Business Analysis, Account Management, Selling, Hiring, Business Planning, Time Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1994 — 1997
Workforce Ed, Training and Development
CCIM Institute 2006 — 2008
CCIM, Commercial Investments
National Retail Hardware Association and Home Center Institute 1996 — 1997
Hardware Retailer, Retail
U.S. Department of Labor 1996 — 1997
Journeyman, Recruiter/Career Counselor
University of Phoenix 1992 — 1995
AA, Technical Management
Alpha College of Real Estate 1992 — 1992
Licensing Progam, Real Estate
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2015 - Present
Ace Hardware December 2012 - March 2015
Ace Hardware November 2010 - December 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation December 2008 - November 2010
Ace Hardware December 2005 - December 2008
Ace Hardware 2005 - 2005
Ace Hardware 2004 - 2004
Skills
Change Management, Training, Business Strategy, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Inventory Control, Retail, P&L, Customer Service, Team Building, Management, Process Improvement, Pricing, SAP, Purchasing, Leadership, Sales, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Lewis University 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management
Lewis University 2008 — 2010
Bachelors, Business Administration
Stepan Company June 2015 - Present
Young Innovations, Inc. September 2014 - June 2015
NIU Experiential Learning Center (Jr. Consulting Group) May 2013 - May 2014
Bosch North America May 2013 - August 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Capital Budgeting, Fundamental Analysis, Corporate Finance, Lease Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Treasury & Credit..., Derivatives
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Ace Hardware Corporation February 2006 - Present
Skills
Training, Management, Loss Prevention, Auditing, Retail, Asset Protection, Business Continuity..., Security, Leadership, Business Continuity, Team Building, Project Planning, Private Investigations, Risk Assessment, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Crisis Management
Education
University of California, San Diego 2001 — 2005
BA, Psychology
FORCE Communications, LLC April 2015 - Present
Corbett Accel Healthcare Group (Omnicom) November 2014 - April 2015
American Medical Association May 2014 - November 2014
Discovery USA - Publicis Healthcare Communications Group June 2011 - March 2014
GA Communication Group May 2010 - May 2011
RR Donnelley May 2005 - May 2010
RR Donnelley August 2002 - April 2005
Ace Hardware Corporation September 2001 - August 2002
JT Clark Agency 2000 - 2000
Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Online Advertising, Graphics, Brochures, Integrated Marketing, Management, Project Management, CRM, Budgets, Direct Mail, Video, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Premedia, Art Direction, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy, B2B
Education
Lake Forest College 1997 — 2001
Hawken 1993 — 1997
BlackFin IRS Solutions November 2012 - Present
Public Speaking Engagements September 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Prairie State Legal Services Tax Clinic August 2011 - May 2012
NIU Law Review 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Services, Research, Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Tax, Tax Law, Tax Research, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Tax Advisory, Tax Returns
Education
University of Denver 2012 — 2013
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Taxation
Northern Illinois University College of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D. Magna Cum Laude
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2003 — 2008
B.A., Political Science, English
Paulding County School System August 2005 - Present
Kmart Corporation 1999 - 2002
Ace Hardware Corporation 1987 - 1998
Skills
Lesson Planning, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Classroom Management, Tutoring, Differentiated..., Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Teaching, Social Studies, Middle School
Education
Piedmont College 2006 — 2008
Master of Arts, Teaching Middle Grades
Kennesaw State University 2003 — 2005
BS, Middle Grades Education
Keter Group, LTD July 1998 - Present
Playcore July 1996 - July 1998
General Housewares Corp - (GHC) June 1990 - July 1996
ACE Hardware Corporation September 1978 - May 1990
Skills
Consumer Products, Retail, Sales Management, Pricing, National Accounts, Key Account Development, New Business Development, Relationship Management, Hardware Co-op, Strategic Account Growth, Strategic Account..., DIY, Big Box, Trade Shows, New Client Prospecting, Housewares, Planogram Development, Home Improvement, Forecasting, Annual Sales Budget, POS Analysis, Grocery, Specialty Retail, SAP System, P&L Responsibility, Market Planning, Profit, Merchandising, P&L Management, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, International Sales, Product Development, Sales Presentations, Plastics, POS, SAP system
Education
Saint Xavier University
BA
Wilton Industries September 2012 - Present
DHC Web Consulting December 2011 - September 2012
Hastings Entertainment August 2011 - October 2011
Follett Higher Education Group February 1999 - August 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation 1997 - 1999
Irwin/McGraw-Hill 1995 - 1997
American Hotel Register 1994 - 1995
Skills
E-commerce, SEO, Social Media, Product Marketing, Product Management, User Experience, Web Marketing, Business Development, Project Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Performance Metrics, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Analysis, Analytics, Brand Development, Budgets, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, CRM, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Lead Generation, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Sales, P, Online Marketing, Forecasting
Education
Northwood University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing/Management
Northwood University
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Advertising
Gerber Collision & Glass August 2014 - Present
The Knock Group January 2001 - Present
Transdev North America January 2013 - July 2014
Veolia Environnement January 2011 - December 2012
Transdev North America March 2007 - December 2010
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2002 - February 2007
MacCal Management March 1998 - June 2000
Midas International November 1986 - March 1998
Arthur Treacher's 1976 - 1983
Skills
Coaching, Performance Management, Instructional Design, Training, Team Building, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Change Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Management, Recruiting, Performance Improvement, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Management Consulting, Training Delivery, Public Speaking, Sales, Organizational..., Retail, Conflict Resolution, Customer Satisfaction, Management Development, Transportation, Needs Analysis, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Time Management, HRIS, Program Management, Employee Training, Operations Management, Onboarding, Start-ups, E-Learning, Personnel Management, Consulting, Policy, Hiring, Labor Relations, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, New Hire Orientations
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1979 — 1986
BA
Fenwick High School 1976 — 1979
Michigan State University
Certificate
Divine Infant
Ace Hardware Corporation November 2013 - Present
Apollo Group January 2013 - November 2013
Midas International July 2000 - November 2012
LG Electronics (Zenith Electronics) 1998 - 2000
Eastman Chemical Company (Lawter International) 1996 - 1998
Case New Holland 1994 - 1996
The Protein Group / Nestle 1989 - 1994
Skills
Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Integration, Mergers, Project Management, Team Leadership, Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Income Statement, Delivering Results, Software Project..., Accounting, Forecasting, Strategy, Management, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations Management, Business Process..., SDLC, Vendor Management, Business Planning, Product Management, Leadership, ERP, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Baltimore 1985 — 1987
MBA, Finance
State University of New York at Buffalo 1982 — 1985
BS, Business Administration & MIS
Florida City First Assembly of God June 2012 - Present
Central Assembly January 2003 - June 2011
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION January 1986 - January 2003
Skills
Sales Management, Customer Relations, Financial Management
Education
Liberty University 2011 — 2015
Psychology
Global University 2004 — 2009
Specialty, Administration
Santa Fe Community College 1990 — 1994
AA, Business
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2010 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2005 - August 2010
Ace Hardware Corporation December 1996 - April 2005
Burnham Service Corporation August 1995 - September 1996
USCO Distribution Services November 1989 - August 1995
Education
Ohio State University 1981 — 1985
1985, Business Administration, Transportation & Logistics
SouthWest Marketing August 2011 - September 2012
Weather Shield Windows and Doors February 2011 - June 2011
True Value Company September 2006 - June 2009
Airoom Architects & Builders March 2005 - September 2006
Edward Hines Lumber Co. April 2002 - March 2005
Loewen Windows May 1998 - April 2002
Ace Hardware Corporation 1994 - May 1998
Skills
Building Materials, Millwork, Doors, Sales Management, Purchasing, Sales, Renovation, Retail, Marketing, Management, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Window, New Business Development, Account Management, Selling, Training, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Trade Shows, Business Development, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Advanced Negotiations Course
Moraine Park Technical Institute
Associate, Industrial Marketing
University of Wisconsin - Fond du Lac
None, General Studies
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
None, Interdisiplinary Studies
NSA Media November 2011 - Present
Standard Bank & Trust Co. 2010 - 2010
Ace Hardware Corporation February 2006 - December 2009
Newspaper Services of America June 2005 - February 2006
Newspaper Services of America October 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Advertising, Direct Mail, Project Management, Online Advertising, Account Management, Social Media, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology
Moraine Valley Community College 1994 — 1997
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Aspen Marketing Services September 2008 - June 2011
First Student January 2006 - April 2008
Laidlaw Education Services January 2006 - October 2007
Berbee Information Networks September 2004 - January 2006
Technium, Inc. 1998 - 2004
Ace Hardware Corporation May 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Software Development, Integration, C#, VB.NET, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Software Design, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Web Applications, Databases, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Web Services, ASP.NET, Architectures, Architecture, T-SQL, Database Design, Visual Studio, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server Integration..., Entity Framework, LINQ, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery
Education
DeVry University 1991 — 1993
Bachelors
Triton-College 1987 — 1989
Associates
Oldcastle November 2014 - Present
Odyssey Logistics & Technology November 2012 - October 2014
Millwood, Inc. June 2004 - October 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation December 2003 - June 2004
Kaz Europe August 1997 - December 2003
TimBar Packaging and Display August 1992 - July 1997
US Army June 1985 - July 1992
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, 5S, Plant Management, Packaging, Manufacturing..., TPM, Value Stream Mapping, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Forecasting, Transportation, Inventory Control, Supply Chain..., Distribution Center..., Logistics Management, Warehouse Management
Education
Troy High School 1982 — 1985
HS Diploma, Mathematics and Statistics
State University of New York at Albany
Gust Family Enterprises, Inc July 1990 - Present
Ace Hardware Longmont 1990 - Present
Gust Properties, LLC August 1999 - Present
Longmont Uniited Hospital January 2006 - December 2014
Wells Fargo Bank 1998 - December 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation June 1998 - May 2007
Skills
Small Business, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Coaching, Public Speaking, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Management, Nonprofits, Real Estate, Leadership Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Business Development, Start-ups, New Business Development, Business Planning, Training, Budgets, Marketing, Strategy, Public Relations, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Operations Management, Customer Service
Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business 1979 — 1983
MBA, Business
South Dakota State University 1968 — 1972
BSME, Engineering
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) September 2015 - Present
InterContinental Hotels Group February 2013 - Present
InterContinental Hotels Group May 2011 - February 2013
Gap Inc./Banana Republic May 2009 - April 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation October 2006 - December 2008
Lenscrafters March 2004 - October 2006
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers February 2002 - August 2005
Sears, Roebuck, and Co January 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Retail, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Merchandising, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Visual Merchandising, Coaching, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Onboarding, Team Building, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Training, Loss Prevention, Talent Management, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Sales, Leadership, Employee Training, Analysis, Personnel Management, Hiring, Market Research, CRM, Customer Retention, Time Management, Organizational..., Employee Engagement
Education
University of Arizona
BA, Psychology
University of Phoenix
MA, Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
CVS Caremark Corporation December 2010 - Present
All Seasons Organics July 2010 - Present
Thomson Reuters April 2000 - December 2010
MMI Companies: American Continental Insurance Company December 1997 - April 2000
Oral Rehabilitation Center July 1996 - December 1997
Ace Hardware Corporation May 1995 - July 1996
Sears Holdings Corporation 1983 - 1994
Skills
Data Analysis, Presenter, CRM, Healthcare Information..., Management, SAS, Analysis, Insurance, Budgets, Data Warehousing, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Business Analysis, Healthcare, Analytics, Process Improvement
Education
Roosevelt University 1994 — 1998
BA, Business Administration
Marillac
Flix Entertainment Flix Brewhouse June 2012 - Present
Ag3 Advisory Services, LLC March 2009 - Present
XCELhc March 2009 - May 2012
Next Realty Midwest, LLC March 2001 - May 2009
Equitable Property Corporation February 1999 - February 2001
Pedersen & Houpt February 1997 - February 1999
Blatt, Hammesfar & Eaton July 1995 - February 1997
Ace Hardware Corporation August 1992 - July 1995
Skills
Deal sourcing and value..., Deal management and..., Strong sales skill set..., Ability to mangage and..., Naturally consultative..., Consistently able to..., Very strong networking..., Deal Sourcing, Entrepreneurship, Professionals, Real Estate, Sales, Investments, Real Estate Development, Private Equity, Mergers, Real Estate Transactions, Location Intelligence, Shopping Centers, Land Acquisition, Leases, Investment Properties, Commercial Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Acquisitions, Brokerage, Strategy
Education
Tulane University Law School 1989 — 1992
JD, Certificate of Environmental Practice, Environmental and Natural Resources Law
Tulane University 1985 — 1989
B.A., History and Spanish
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1987 — 1988
Bchelor of Arts, History and Spanish
Banfield Pet Hospital June 2015 - Present
Banfield Pet Hospital May 2014 - June 2015
AutoZone May 2011 - April 2014
Ace Hardware Corporation April 2010 - April 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation November 2009 - March 2010
Ace Hardware Corporation November 2005 - November 2009
Ace Hardware Corporation March 2001 - November 2005
Ace Hardware Corporation December 1999 - March 2001
Ace Hardware Corporation December 1998 - December 1999
Auntie Anne's, Inc November 1994 - December 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, MapPoint, Streets & Trips, Google Earth, ERSI, Claritas, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Business Direction, Lease Management, Finance, Budgeting, Budget Management, Market Research, Site Selection, Negotiation, Group Presentations, Project Management, Business, Leadership, Budgets, Location Intelligence, Marketing, Retail, Income Statement, Real Estate, Cross-functional Team..., Selling, Business Development, Training, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Sales
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University 1994 — 1997
MBA, Business
Messiah College 1987 — 1991
B.A., Political Science
Knowledge Universe July 2008 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation 1989 - July 2008
Alexander & Alexander July 1986 - May 1989
Skills
Talent Development, Cross Functional..., Business Relationship..., Customer Retention, Customer Engagement, Leadership..., P&L Accountability, Business Planning, Communication Training, Training Delivery, Presentation Coaching, Business Coaching, Collaborative Problem..., Cross Functional Team..., Talent Management, Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Staff Development, P
Education
St. Norbert College 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication andEnglish
Lake Forest GraduateSchool of Management 2002 — 2004
Negotiations and Advanced Negotiations
University of Wisconin - Parkside 2013 — 2013
Certificate in Adult Education, Adult and Continuing Education and Training
Mason City College of Auctioneering 1983 — 1983
Certified Auctioneer, Auctioneering, A
DeVry Education Group March 2015 - Present
DeVry Inc. July 2012 - March 2015
DeVry Inc. May 2011 - July 2012
Nicor, Inc. 2004 - May 2011
Nicor Gas September 2004 - April 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation December 1993 - July 2004
Skills
PMP, Process Improvement, Visio, Disaster Recovery, Crystal Reports, Consulting, SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Unix, SharePoint, Business Analysis, Integration, Project Planning, MS Project, Data Warehousing, Project Management, ITIL, DB2, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, Business Process..., IT Management, Databases, Leadership, Software Documentation, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, COBOL, Requirements Analysis, CICS, Analysis, Oracle, Program Management, Troubleshooting, PMO, Cross-functional Team..., Access, Change Management, Software Project..., Testing, Microsoft Project, Business Process
Education
Northern Illinois University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Ace Hardware Corporation May 1992 - Present
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Science
Delish Lengths Hair Beautique May 2014 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation August 2012 - January 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation February 2011 - August 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2010 - February 2011
Factory Card and Party Outlet November 2007 - April 2010
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation January 2006 - November 2007
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION October 2003 - January 2006
Ace Hardware International April 2003 - August 2003
Distribuidora Wagner, S.A. August 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Inventory Management, Forecasting, Retail, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Supply Chain, Logistics, Team Building, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, Analysis, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Leadership, Procurement, Training, Sales Management
Education
Walden University 2008 — 2010
M.B.A, Entrepreneurship
Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry 1996 — 2003
BBA, International Business, Marketing and Spanish
Ace Hardware Corporation April 2006 - October 2014
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2011 - January 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2004 - April 2006
Yardbirds Home Centers December 1996 - August 2004
Clayton Valley Ace Hardware April 1985 - December 1996
Skills
Demonstrated leadership..., Project Management, Strategic Initiatives, Growth Initiatives, Management, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Results Driven, Highly Accountable, Operations Management, Detail Oriented, Multi-task & Handle..., Project Planning, Problem Solving, Creative Solutions, Innovative, Operational Management, Visual Merchandising, Outstanding..., Excellent..., Strong Customer Service..., Team Building, Positive Attitude, Budget Management, Technically Astute, Proformas, Consultative Selling, Business Analysis, Small Business, Business Process..., Organizational..., Self-directed Learning, Cross Functional..., Sales, Strategy, Profit, Budgets, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail, Store Management, P&L
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Discover Financial Services September 2012 - Present
Discover Financial Services October 2010 - September 2012
HSBC June 2008 - October 2010
Deloitte & Touche, LLP October 2005 - June 2008
First National Bank of Omaha May 2004 - September 2005
Alegent Health November 2000 - May 2003
Ace Hardware Corporation 1999 - 2000
Skills
Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Enterprise Risk..., Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Auditing, Financial Reporting, US GAAP, Accounting, SEC filings, CPA, Variance Analysis, Financial Risk, Financial Audits, External Audit, Financial Services, SAS70, Big 4, Operational Risk..., Anti Money Laundering, Anti-bribery, Settlement, SOC 1, Internal Control..., Risk Analysis, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Problem Solving, Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1993 — 1997
BS, Accountancy
HBK Engineering, LLC November 2011 - Present
Walgreens August 2011 - November 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2010 - November 2010
Designs Of The Interior January 2006 - November 2007
Fresh Wear Clothing Inc August 2002 - January 2006
Guess Inc July 1998 - May 2002
Skills
AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, CAD, Floor Plans
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 2008 — 2010
Architectural Cad Certificate, AutoCad
ULTA Beauty June 2008 - April 2015
Coldwater Creek 2006 - 2008
Harrah's Entertainment (Caesar's Entertainment) 2002 - 2006
Genetronics Biomedical Corp. 2001 - 2002
Jenny Craig International 1996 - 2001
The Walgreen Company January 1995 - November 1995
Montgomery Ward 1989 - December 1994
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1985 - 1989
Skills
Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Media Planning, Advertising, Marketing Research, Media Production, Project Management, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Business Development, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Marketing Management, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Brand Management, E-commerce, Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Brand Awareness
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
BA, Communications
Blue Skies Performance Solutions August 2013 - Present
Dairy Farmers of America February 2013 - December 2014
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business January 2012 - February 2013
SilkRoad technology March 2010 - January 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation June 2007 - March 2010
Schneider Electric December 2006 - June 2007
Cox Enterprises, Inc. May 2004 - November 2006
Cox Enterprises April 2002 - May 2004
Cox Communications May 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Training, Project Management, Performance Management, Vendor Management, Program Management, Talent Management, Onboarding, Learning Management, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Learning Management..., Management, Captivate, Requirements Analysis, Human Resources, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Analysis, Leadership Development, Product Management, Organizational..., Strategy, E-Learning, Coaching, Process Improvement, Consulting, Enterprise Software, Training Delivery, Integration, Instructional Design, Employee Training, Blended Learning, Change Management, Management Development, Training, SaaS, Personnel Management, PeopleSoft, Team Building
Education
Georgia Southern University 1993 — 1994
Roosevelt University
Organizational Leadership
Roosevelt University
CENTURY 21 Affiliated May 2014 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation August 1998 - April 2005
Skills
Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Buyer Representation, Relocation, Buyers, Sales, Sellers, Single Family Homes, Short Sales, Listings, Foreclosures, New Home Sales, Referrals, Condos, Residential Homes, Investors
Education
Joliet Junior College 1998 — 1999
Horticulture
Purdue University April 2013 - Present
Tippecanoe School Corporation September 2012 - May 2013
Harrison College March 2007 - March 2012
Harrison College January 2000 - March 2007
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1992 - September 1995
Skills
Windows, Curriculum Design, Strategic Planning, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Tutoring, Event Planning, Educational Leadership, Lesson Planning, Coaching, Event Management, Team Building, Higher Education, Teacher Training, Classroom Management, Research, Student Affairs, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Distance Learning, Adult Education, Management, Student Development, Career Counseling, Faculty Development, Student Counseling, College Teaching, Teaching Adults, Academia, Academic Advising, Academic Administration
Education
Saint Mary of the Woods 2008 — 2010
Master's degree, Leadership Development
North Central College 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication
College of DuPage 1988 — 1990
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
Ace Hardware June 2014 - Present
Ace Hardware April 2014 - May 2014
Ace Hardware Corporation March 2011 - April 2014
Ace Hardware July 2010 - March 2011
Ace Hardware February 2009 - July 2010
Northwestern Mutual June 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Inventory Management, Pricing, Purchasing, Retail, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Access, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Merchandising, Vendor Relations, PowerPoint, Product Management, Demand Forecasting, Project Planning, Data Mining, Sales Promotion, Sales Presentations, Private Label, Vendor Management, SAP, New Item Launches
Education
Northern Illinois University 2009 — 2010
M.B.A.
Northern Illinois University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, Finance
Kaplan University August 2013 - Present
Saint Xavier University January 2011 - Present
Kaplan University March 2009 - August 2013
Huntington Group, LTD September 2008 - March 2009
Saint Xavier University January 2008 - November 2008
Saint Xavier University August 2004 - May 2008
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Public Speaking, Retail, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Sales, Data Entry, Teamwork, Facebook, Recruiting, Management, Program Management, Higher Education
Education
Saint Xavier University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
Marist High School 2000 — 2004
Diploma
Jockey International, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Claire's Accessories May 2012 - February 2015
Claire's Accessories January 2011 - May 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation July 2010 - December 2010
Spencer Stuart and Associates May 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Global Marketing, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Online Marketing, Website Development, Brand Management, Web Content Management, Online Merchandising, Web Merchandising, CMS, Global Strategy, Website Management, Web Analytics, Omniture, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Digital Asset Management, Web Project Management, Asset Management, Lyris, Email Marketing, Mobile Marketing, SMS, PowerPoint, Marketing
Education
University of Dayton 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
University of Dayton School of Business Administration 2006 — 2010
BS, Marketing
Buffalo Industries LLC August 2011 - Present
Erb's Ace Hardware October 2007 - July 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation June 2005 - August 2007
Education
University of Idaho 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Economics - Emphasis in Finance
Ace Hardware 2009 - 2015
Ace Hardware Corporation 2009 - 2015
Ace Hardware Corporation 2009 - 2015
Sears Holdings January 2005 - June 2008
National Safety Council July 1997 - January 2005
FTR, Inc. February 1994 - July 1997
FTR Inc. 1994 - 1997
Skills
Instructional Design, Instructor-led Training, Leadership, Training, Project Management, Program Management, E-Learning, Needs Analysis, Management, Captivate, Learning Management, Training Delivery, Talent Management, ADDIE, Performance Consulting, Blended Learning, Curriculum Design, Technical Writing, Organizational...
Education
Northern Illinois University 1976 — 1982
M.S., Education
Northern Illinois University 1973 — 1975
B.S. Home Economics
HAVI Global Solutions January 2015 - Present
HAVI Global Solutions March 2012 - January 2015
Kehe Food Distributors June 2010 - March 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2005 - June 2010
Perseco May 2005 - August 2005
Perseco May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Demand Planning, Excel, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, AS400, Access, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Word, Retail, Sales, Process Improvement, SAP, Fitness Training
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's, Business Management, Economics, Management Information Systems
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2015 - August 2015
The Heico Companies LLC June 2014 - August 2014
AquaGuard Management May 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Leadership, Communication, Mathematics, Innovation, Problem Solving, Work Ethic, Analytical Skills, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Management, Time Management, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, Cpr Certified, Public Speaking, CPR Certified, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Social Networking
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2012 — 2016
Accounting and Business/Management, Senior
Huron Consulting Group May 2013 - Present
Kantar IT Partnership August 2006 - May 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation November 1993 - July 2006
Ace Hardware Corporation November 1993 - June 2006
Skills
OneNote, Troubleshooting, SharePoint, Software Documentation, XML, HTML, IIS, SQL, Testing, Servers, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, Windows Server, Windows 7, Microsoft SQL Server, ITIL, Microsoft Exchange, Project Management, VMware, Access
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1990 — 1993
Associates in Science
Reavis High School 1986 — 1990
Burbank
McDonald's Corporation March 2015 - Present
McDonald's Corporation August 2011 - March 2015
McDonald's Corporation March 2010 - August 2011
McDonald's Corporation April 2008 - March 2010
McDonald's Corporation August 2006 - April 2008
Ace Hardware September 2005 - August 2006
Ace Hardware Corporation June 2002 - August 2005
Skills
Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, SDLC, Business Analysis, Retail, Data Analysis, Microstrategy, Leadership, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Data Modeling, Project Management, MicroStrategy Reporting, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Business Process...
Education
Lewis University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Aviation Administration
Klein Tools, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2010 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation October 2004 - March 2010
Ace Hardware Corporation 2002 - 2004
Skills
Sales Management, Retail, Product Development, New Business Development, International Sales, Merchandising, Operations Management, Trade Shows, Global Sourcing, Sales, Sourcing, Leadership, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Pricing, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, P&L, Account Management, P&L Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, B2B, Product Marketing, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Direct Sales, Selling, Profit, Team Building, Business Planning
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Oak Park, Illinois February 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation June 2007 - February 2013
Equity Office Properties Trust January 2003 - April 2007
Alliant Foodservice, Inc. September 2000 - February 2002
EVEREN Securities, Inc. November 1991 - September 2000
Beatrice Company March 1987 - December 1990
Kemper Group January 1985 - February 1987
Skills
Real Estate, Due Diligence, Negotiation, Mergers, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Asset Managment, Risk Management, Legal Writing, Change Management, Contract Management, Procurement, Budgets, Team Building, Training, Project Management, Legal Research, Investments, Process Improvement, Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate Transactions, Management, Litigation Management, Corporate Law
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1980 — 1984
Doctor of Law (JD)
Loyola University Chicago 1971 — 1975
BBA, Management
Kimberly-Clark November 2012 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation February 2010 - November 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation October 2001 - February 2010
Interactive Marketing Supervisor April 2000 - October 2001
Ace Hardware Corporation October 1995 - April 2000
Information Resources, Inc. 1993 - 1995
Skills
E-commerce, Email Marketing, Omniture, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Retail, Analytics, SEM, Merchandising, Mobile Marketing, Online Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Multi-channel Retail, Multi-channel Marketing, Leadership
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1988 — 1992
Marketing
Ace Hardware Corporation March 2008 - Present
Ernst & Young LLP October 2004 - March 2008
Ernst & Young, Chicago, USA 2004 - 2008
Ernst&Young 2004 - 2008
Control Solutions International April 2004 - 2004
Parson Consulting 1998 - 2004
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, Enterprise Risk..., Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Account Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, US GAAP, Accounting, Financial Reporting, SEC filings, CPA, IFRS, SEC Filings, Financial Analysis, Management, GAAP
Education
Roosevelt University
MBA, Accounting and Systems
OfficeMax July 2007 - Present
Eddie Bauer April 2001 - July 2002
Spiegel Catalog 2001 - 2002
Ace Hardware Corporation 1998 - 2001
Skills
Puppet, Cobbler, Red Hat Satellite, Satellite, RedHat, Shell Scripting, Red Hat Linux, Firewalls, Perl, FTP, Linux, Solaris, Performance Tuning, Apache, Tomcat, Load Balancing, Enterprise Architecture, System Administration, High Availability, System Architecture
Education
Purdue University 1994 — 1997
BS, Nuclear Engineering
GC America Inc September 2011 - Present
Armour-Eckrich Meats, LLC January 2007 - October 2010
Novartis Consumer Health August 2003 - December 2006
Novartis Consumer Health February 2000 - July 2003
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1996 - January 2000
Ace Hardware May 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Consumer Products, IRI, Shopper Marketing, SAP, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Market Planning, Microsoft Office, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Marketing, Sales Presentations, Business Development, Product Marketing, Supply Chain, National Accounts, Supply Chain Management, Management, Training, Product Launch, Product Management, Pricing, Sales, Segmentation, Team Building, New Business Development, Food, FMCG, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Nielsen, Product Development, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Pricing Strategy, Strategy, Account Management, P&L Management, Grocery, Budgets, P&L, Market Research, Leadership, Purchasing
Education
Robert Morris College 1992 — 1994
Associate's Degree, Accounting
Schaumburg Bank & Trust Company NA, a Wintrust Community Bank March 2010 - Present
Lighthouse Advisors LLC May 2009 - February 2010
AMCORE FINANCIAL, INC April 2007 - April 2009
POPULAR INC November 2002 - April 2007
American National Bank January 1983 - January 2002
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION January 1977 - January 1981
Skills
Commercial Banking, Commercial Lending, Banking, Loans, Credit, Credit Analysis, Small Business Lending, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Executive Management, Commercial Real Estate, Asset Based Lending, Cash Management, Loan Origination, Credit Risk, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, SBA, Restructuring, Leadership, Finance, Sales, Underwriting, Investments, Management, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1981 — 1983
MBA
Knox College 1973 — 1977
B.A. Degree
Walgreens October 2012 - Present
Navistar March 2009 - September 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2008 - March 2009
Ace Hardware Corporation April 2002 - May 2008
Skills
PMO, Business Analysis, SDLC, Visio, PMP, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Project Management, Business Process..., Project Portfolio..., MS Project, Business Process, Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Program Management, Project Planning, Resource Management, Business Intelligence, SharePoint, Change Management, Risk Management, Planview Enterprise, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Troubleshooting
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Executive Education Program 2004 — 2004
Project Management Certificate
Loyola University of Chicago 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Information Systems
Ace Hardware May 2014 - Present
OfficeMax June 2011 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation 2014 - 2015
Ace Hardware Corporation 2014 - 2015
W.W. Grainger August 2006 - June 2011
OfficeMax 2011 - 2011
W.W. Grainger July 2004 - July 2006
W.W. Grainger June 2003 - July 2004
W.W. Grainger March 2001 - June 2003
W.W. Grainger September 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Inventory Management, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Strategy, Program Management, Account Management, B2B, Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Planning, Business Process, Business Process..., Business Strategy, CRM, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, E-commerce, Human Resources, Income Statement, International Sales
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1997 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Wartburg College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
New Hampton High School
Toys R Us January 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware March 2010 - January 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation June 2007 - March 2010
Ace Hardware January 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, JDA, Product Development, Sales, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Trend Analysis, Private Label, Integrated Marketing, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Sourcing, Brand Management, Advertising, Leadership, Customer Service, Management, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2007
Executive Education Program, Brand Management
John Carroll University 2000 — 2004
BSBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Ace Hardware Corporation
Skills
Process Improvement, Leadership, Inventory Management, Retail, SDLC
Education
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1987
Moraine Valley Community College January 2004 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation September 1998 - Present
Evergreen Park Community High School 2002 - 2008
Schrack Environmental Consulting January 1994 - January 1998
Skills
AutoCAD, Teaching, Architectural Drafting, Revit, Interior Design, Construction Documents, CAD, Architectural Drawings, AutoCAD Architecture, Drawing
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1989 — 2015
AAS - 7 Certificates, Architectural Design - Structural Design - Mechanical Design
Moraine Valley Community College 1989 — 2014
A.A.S, CAD
Victor J Andrew HS 1985 — 1989
Moraine Valley Community College
A.A, Liberal Arts
Ace Hardware Business Analytics ManagerAce HardwareSeptember 2010 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation 1999 - 2008
Skills
Customer Insight, Customer Service, Retail, Competitive Analysis, CPFR, Market Research, Forecasting, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Merchandising, Analytics, Inventory Management, Store Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Pricing, Customer Experience, Pricing Strategy, Sales Operations, FMCG, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Supply Chain, CRM, Profit
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1986 — 1991
Bachelors, Marketing
CA, Inc September 2010 - Present
Chicago Bruins Hockey Club January 2002 - Present
CA (Computer Associates) October 2009 - April 2010
CA (Computer Associates) January 1999 - January 2006
Platinum Technology January 1998 - January 1999
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1995 - January 1998
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1994 - January 1995
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1990 - January 1994
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1989 - January 1990
Skills
SQL, Ingres, XML, Microsoft SQL Server, Unix, Oracle, Perl, MySQL, Databases, Visual Basic, Software Development, Team Leadership, Management, Business Intelligence
Education
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Ace Hardware Corporation
Skills
Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, SDLC, Disaster Recovery, DB2, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Databases, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Requirements Analysis, Program Management, Visio, SharePoint, Integration, Microsoft SQL Server, Solution Architecture, Leadership, Project Management, Software Project..., Process Improvement, Retail, XML, SQL, SAP
Education
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1987
BS, Computer Science
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1996 - May 2006
Education
University of Central Oklahoma 1974 — 1977
Roman, Inc. August 2009 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation February 2007 - June 2009
Newspaper Services of America February 2006 - February 2007
Newspaper Services of America November 2002 - February 2006
Skills
Merchandising, Account Management, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Inventory Management, Wholesale, Sales Operations
Education
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 2001
Kmart May 2008 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation 2000 - 2008
Bass Pro Shops January 1997 - April 2000
Meijer January 1993 - February 1997
Ames Department Stores February 1990 - January 1993
Kmart October 1970 - January 1990
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College 1966 — 1969
Do it Best Corp. April 2014 - Present
Do it Best Corp. September 2011 - March 2014
Beam Global Spirits & Wine November 2010 - August 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2008 - November 2009
Ace Hardware January 2004 - May 2008
Ace Hardware 1994 - 2004
Skills
Sales, Retail, B2B Marketing, Pricing, Brand Management, Account Management, Business Development, Management, Space-planning, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Training, Selling, Strategy, B2B, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Space planning, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Leadership, Email Marketing, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Product Management, Market Planning, Purchasing, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Profit, Brand Development, Store Management, Product Marketing, Start-ups, Project Planning, Sourcing, E-commerce, Sales Operations, Sales Management, P&L Management, Market Research, Program Management, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement
Education
Northern Illinois University
Masters, Business Administration
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Management
Ace Hardware Corporation April 2004 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation October 2001 - April 2004
Ace Hardware Corporation August 1999 - October 2001
Ace Hardware Corporation October 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Merchandising, Store Management, Profit, Retail, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Sales, Income Statement, Customer Service, Store Operations, Sales Management, Retail Sales, POS, Pricing, Driving Results, P, Forecasting, Planograms, Training, Strategic Planning, District Management, Microsoft Excel, Merchandise Planning, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Leadership, Direct Sales, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, CPFR, Management, Sales Presentations, P&L, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Customer Experience, JDA, Marketing, Time Management, Business Analysis, Operations Management, Troubleshooting, Budgets, Process Improvement
Education
Morehead State University 1992 — 1995
BBA, Management
University of Kentucky 1989 — 1992
Computer Science
Ace Hardware Corporation 2004 - 2008
True Value Company 2000 - 2004
Education
State University of New York College at Potsdam 1973 — 1974
Ace Hardware Corporation 1983 - 2008
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1968 — 1970
Bay Valley Foods October 2012 - Present
Ace Hardware August 2010 - October 2012
ACE Hardware Corporation August 2010 - October 2012
Ace Hardware Corporation September 2008 - August 2010
JIT October 2009 - July 2010
Ace Hardware September 2008 - September 2009
Koral Realty, Inc. March 2002 - September 2008
Koral Realty May 2004 - August 2008
Koral Realty Inc May 2004 - August 2008
Comfort Inn Hotel September 2003 - August 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Replenishment, Demand Planning, Excel, JDA, Access, AWR, Strategic Planning, Planning, Demand, Analysis, CPFR, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2008
Bachelors of Arts, Economics
Kenney Manufacturing 2012 - Present
Anviz Holding Inc 2009 - 2011
The Brinkmann Corp 2006 - 2009
Newell Rubbermaid 2003 - 2006
Ace Hardware Corporation 1999 - 2003
Education
Universidad de Lima 1983 — 1987
BS, Major in International Business Administration and Human Relations
Ace Hardware Corporation December 2004 - November 2014
Skills
Integration, Microsoft Exchange, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Operating Systems, SharePoint, Active Directory, IIS, Servers, Mobile Technology, Citrix, DHCP, UAG, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, Lync, Windows, TCP/IP, Citrix XenDesktop, Windows XP, DNS
Education
The University of New Mexico 1982 — 1985
Ace Hardware Corporation 2009 - Present
Ace Hardware 2002 - 2009
Molex, Inc. July 1979 - October 2001
Skills
Uptivity Call Recording, Avaya Contact Center..., Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Visio, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Performance Metrics, Metrics Reporting, Training, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Knowledge Management, Knowledge Base, Computer Hardware, Access, Software Licensing, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Technical Support, SAP, Pricing, Windows XP, Leadership, Service Desk, Mentoring, Pricing Administration, International Customer..., CA Service Desk, Uptivity Quality..., Written Communications
Education
North Central College 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Business/Information Systems
Ace Hardware Corporation April 1986 - Present
Household Merchandising Corporation January 1981 - March 1986
Ben Franklin Stores February 1977 - January 1981
Skills
Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Talent Management, Union Avoidance, New Hire Orientations, Organizational..., Workforce Planning, FMLA, HRIS, Payroll, Deferred Compensation, Open Enrollment, HR Consulting, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Ceridian, Personnel Management, Benefits Design
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1973 — 1976
Master of Science (M.S.), Indurstrial Relations
Loyola University - Chicago 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Ace Hardware Corporation August 1997 - Present
Montgomery Ward November 1977 - June 1997
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Purchasing, Assortment, Retail Buying, Retail Category..., Wholesale, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Trade Shows, Negotiation, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Control, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, Global Sourcing, Product Development, Sourcing, Project Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Political Science
Cardinal Specialties, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Relco Locomotives, Inc. January 2012 - April 2013
Taylors Candy Inc. September 2009 - June 2011
ACE Hardware Corporation May 1985 - July 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Great Plains Software, Accpac, QuickBooks
Education
Northern Illinois University 1980 — 1984
BS, Marketing
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2015 - Present
Ace Hardware Corp. January 1998 - Present
Ace Hardware Corp. January 1993 - December 1997
Ace Hardware Corp. 1988 - 1993
Epicor Software 1987 - 1988
Skills
Inventory Control, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Profit, Retail, Income Statement, Retail Sales, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing, Integrity, Follow-through Skills, Educational Leadership, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Hiring, Negotiation, Loss Prevention, Forecasting, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Sales, Store Operations, Purchasing, Store Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Great Motivator, Budgets, P&L Management, Operations Management, Sales Management, CPFR, Multi-unit
Education
University of Florida 1984 — 1987
BSBA - Finance, Business Adminstration
Ace Hardware January 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware January 2011 - January 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation October 2008 - January 2011
Ace Hardware November 2004 - September 2008
Ace Hardware July 2000 - November 2004
Ace Hardware July 1999 - July 2000
Skills
JDA, Merchandising, Retail, Management, Leadership, Planograms, Pricing, Assortment, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Profit, Merchandise Planning, Inventory Control, Forecasting, P&L
Education
Lewis University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor's, Business Administration
Joliet Junior College 1995 — 1997
Associate's, Basics
Office Depot OfficeMax May 2006 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation 1991 - 2006
Skills
Inventory Management, Forecasting, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, SAP, Pricing, P&L
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelors of Science, Accounting
Ace Hardware Corporation April 2010 - Present
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, JDA, CPFR, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Team Building, Forecasting, Visual Merchandising, Assortment, Key Account Management, Inventory Control, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Sales Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Trade Shows, Profit, Product Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, Selling, Driving Results, P&L Management, Pricing, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Planograms, Big Box, Wholesale, Store Management, Income Statement, P&L, Loss Prevention, Store Operations, District Management, Private Label
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Springfield Clinic December 2013 - Present
www.kristinfyans.crevado.com 2010 - Present
Springfield Area Chapter Association of Women in Communication June 2013 - June 2015
Springfield Clinic December 2008 - December 2013
Springfield Area Chapter Association for Women in Communication July 2012 - June 2013
Springfield Area Chapter Association for Women in Communications June 2011 - June 2012
Springfield Area Chapter Association for Women in Communications June 2010 - June 2011
Kohl's Department Stores April 2007 - November 2008
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Web/Data Analysis, Project..., Market Research, Special Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Networking, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Management, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Strategy, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, Sales, Management, Web Analytics, Press Releases, Facebook, Data Analysis, Online Marketing, Blogging, Brand Management, Newsletters, Copywriting
Education
Millikin University 1999 — 2002
BS, Marketing
Owens & Minor May 2013 - Present
Owens & Minor January 2011 - May 2013
KAYO LUMBER COMPANY June 1998 - June 2009
Sysco of Baltimore May 1995 - June 1998
Federal-Mogul October 1983 - May 1995
ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION August 1979 - October 1983
Skills
Inventory Management, Training, Sales, Strategic Planning, Retail, Sales Operations, Pricing, Leadership, Process Scheduler, Accounting, Budgets, Payroll, Teamwork, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Purchasing, Human Resources, Operations Management, Management, Forecasting, CRM, Project Management, Team Building, Recruiting
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1986 — 1986
Michigan State University 1974 — 1978
BA, General Business Administration
Bedford High School
Ace Hardware Corporation 2002 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation 1999 - 2002
Skills
Site Selection, Event Planning, Contract Negotiations, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Travel Management, Meeting Planning, Hotel Contract..., Hotel Site Selection, Corporate Meetings, Meeting Management, Corporate Events, Tourism, Hospitality, Hotels, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Event Management
Education
Ohio University 1985 — 1987
BBA
Epicor Software May 2013 - Present
Kopetsky's Ace Hardware July 2007 - May 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation 1994 - 2007
Skills
Retail Management, Retail, Vendor Relations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Pricing, Store Management, Merchandising, POS, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Profit, Income Statement, Computer Hardware, Purchasing, Loss Prevention, Leadership, Sales Management, Training, Selling, Direct Sales, Team Leadership, Sales, Sales Operations, Forecasting, P&L, Team Building, Management, Budgets, Account Management, Sales Process, B2B, New Business Development, P&L Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement
Education
The University of South Dakota 1987 — 1993
Bachelors, Administration, Marketing
Ace Hardware Corporation 1995 - Present
Skills
Logistics Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Control, Sales, Account Management, New Business Development, Fleet Management, Supply Chain Management, Automotive, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Transportation..., Sales Management, Pricing Strategy, Transportation, Strategic Planning, Distribution Center...
Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Some College, Business, Supply Chain
Ace Hardware Corporation November 2014 - Present
Navistar International Corporation September 2010 - November 2014
Navistar Inc August 2009 - September 2010
Navistar Inc March 2007 - August 2009
Navistar Inc April 2004 - March 2007
Navistar Inc April 2000 - March 2004
Navistar Inc April 1997 - April 2000
Navistar Inc February 1995 - April 1997
Household International November 1988 - February 1995
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Essbase, Hyperion Enterprise, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Forecasting, Revenue Recognition, Internal Audit, Finance, Auditing, Cash Management, Big 4, Business Process..., PeopleSoft, Consolidation, General Ledger, Hyperion
Education
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1988
BS, Accounting
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite, Realtors July 2006 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation February 1985 - July 2006
Skills
Investment Properties, Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Relocation, Real Estate Development, Short Sales, Residential Homes, Property Management, Sellers, Foreclosures, Budgets, Single Family Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Condos, Investors
Education
North Central College 1974 — 1978
BA, Elementary Education, Business
Fidelity Investments August 2007 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation 2001 - 2007
Skills
Cash Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Northern Illinois University 2003 — 2007
Master of Business Administration, Finance, General
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 2001
Finance, Finance, General
Ace Hardware Corporation April 2008 - Present
Ace Hardware 2008 - May 2013
1-800 Radiator of Pittsburgh 2006 - 2010
Bed Bath & Beyond 1997 - 2007
Brookstone 1990 - 1995
Skills
Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Management, Merchandising, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Retail, Training Delivery, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Time Management, Budgets, Forecasting, Loss Prevention, Negotiation, New Business Development, Operations Management, P, Profit, Store Management, Team Leadership
Education
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Suncraft Technologies, Inc. January 2015 - Present
ALG Worldwide Logistics 2012 - January 2015
Genesis Packaging & Design 2010 - 2012
Berlin Industries, Inc 1999 - 2006
Banta Corporation 1998 - 1999
Newspaper Services of America 1997 - 1998
Madden Communications, Inc 1995 - 1997
Ace Hardware Corporation 1991 - 1995
Skills
Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Offset Printing, Customer Service, Print Management, Account Management, Variable Data Printing, New Business Development, Packaging, Digital Printing, Purchasing, Layout, Labels, Wide Format Printing, Customer Satisfaction, B2B, Pre-press, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Logistics, Management, Sales, Negotiation
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications/Media Studies with a Minor in Journalism
Ace Hardware Corporation November 1998 - July 2009
Education
Ohio University 1967 — 1971
BS, Elementary Education
Wagner Logistics July 2015 - Present
XPO Logistics, Inc. February 2015 - July 2015
RELIABLE APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS May 2014 - February 2015
Total Logistics Control January 2013 - September 2013
VOSSLOH/CLEVELAND TRACK MATERIAL January 2012 - August 2012
VOSSLOH August 2011 - February 2012
ACE Hardware Corporation June 2002 - July 2009
ACE Hardware Corporation January 1999 - June 2002
ACE Hardware Corporation September 1995 - December 1999
ACE Hardware Corporation September 1994 - September 1995
Skills
Transportation..., Warehousing, Warehouse Management, Operations Management, Distribution Center..., Fleet Management, Leadership Development, Start-ups, Traffic Management, Inventory, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Transportation, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, 3PL, Logistics Management, Management, Container, Freight, LTL, Supply Chain..., Budgets, SAP, Materials Management
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Materials and Logistics Management-Purchasing and Operations
Jackson Community College 1981 — 1983
Associate of Arts, Business Administration
Epicor Software Corp November 2009 - Present
Ace Hardware, Aurora IL January 2007 - August 2009
Ace Hardware Corporation October 2001 - November 2006
Ace Hardware October 1997 - October 2001
Ace Hardware November 1994 - September 1997
Ace Hardware March 1991 - September 1994
Ace Hardware November 1987 - February 1991
Skills
SDLC, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Integration, Project Management, Management, MS Project, Team Building, Leadership, ERP, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Retail, Training, Software Development, Sales, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, Negotiation, Pricing, Requirements Gathering, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, SaaS, Agile Methodologies, CRM
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
B.S., Marketing
Roosevelt University
Computer Science
Ace Hardware Corporation March 2008 - May 2009
Education
Northern Illinois University
BS
Ace Hardware Corporation 2011 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation 2008 - 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation 2007 - 2008
Prudential Elite Realtors 2002 - 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, New Hire Orientations, Talent Management, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Outlook, Open Enrollment, Personnel Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Interviews
Education
North Central College 2004 — 2008
B.A., Major: Psychology / Minor: Human Resources Management
US Cellular June 2011 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2008 - January 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation October 2004 - August 2008
Ace Hardware Corporation May 1999 - October 2004
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Management, Inventory Management, Product Marketing, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising, Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Store Management, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Forecasting, Profit, Project Management, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Budgets, Account Management, P, Training
Education
National Louis University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor, Business Management
Riverside Brookfield 1981 — 1985
High School
Ace Hardware Corporation March 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2012 - March 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation July 2011 - August 2012
UIC's Finance and Investment Group January 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Finance, Data Analysis, Retail, Management, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing Research, Market Research, Inventory Management, Merchandising
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance
Freedman, Anselmo, Lindberg LLC August 2010 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2010 - July 2010
Advanced Physicians September 2009 - December 2009
Benedictine University October 2008 - August 2009
Ace Hardware June 2008 - September 2008
Edward Hospital September 2000 - July 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Training, Time Management, Teaching, Microsoft Excel
Education
North Central College
Bachelor of Arts
Ace Hardware Corporation
Skills
Customer Service
Education
Moraine Valley Community College
EFE International, Inc. November 2012 - April 2014
V2Soft May 2010 - December 2010
The Sherwin-Williams Company September 2005 - December 2009
Central Automotive February 2009 - April 2009
Ace Hardware Corporation September 2001 - September 2005
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Hardware, Technical Support, Testing, Management, Automotive, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintenance & Repair
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, 3.092 GPA
Morton College 2005 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, 3.198 GPA
Health Track Sports Wellness Healthy Living AdvisorWheaton Sport CenterJanuary 1996 - January 2011
Director of Training & Marketing January 1990 - January 1996
Ace Hardware Corporation January 1988 - January 1990
Skills
Personal Training, Group Fintess Instructor, Yoga Instructor
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1984 — 1988
BA, Communications & Journalism
University of Colorado at Boulder 1984 — 1988
BA, Communications
Ace Hardware Corporation December 2011 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation August 2010 - December 2011
Ace Hardware Corporation June 2008 - August 2010
Education
Saint Xavier University
Bachelors, Business Management
Addus Home Care, Inc. April 2015 - Present
John Morrell Food Group September 2014 - April 2015
Electro-Motive Diesel April 2014 - August 2014
Hearthside Food Solutions January 2013 - March 2014
Ace Hardware Corporation September 2009 - January 2013
Incentra Solutions September 2008 - March 2009
NB Coatings December 2007 - July 2008
Matson Integrated Logistics August 2000 - December 2007
Skills
Accounts Payable, SAP, Invoicing, Expenses, •Full Cycle A/P...
Education
Evergreen Park High School
Diploma
Moraine Valley Community College
Accounting and Finance
Baxter International Inc. September 2014 - Present
American College of Surgeons April 2012 - September 2014
Baxter Healthcare November 2010 - May 2012
Baxter Healthcare Corporation March 2009 - November 2010
Ace Hardware Corporation April 2008 - March 2009
Ace Hardware Corporation September 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Project Management, Data Analysis, Management, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Training, CRM, Six Sigma, Process Improvement
Education
Purdue University 2002 — 2006
B.S, Management
Murdoch University-Australia 2005 — 2005
International Business
Cook County Adult Probation October 2011 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation August 1992 - February 2008
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Courts, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Data Entry, Time Management, Research, Leadership
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 2000 — 2004
Certificate, Addiction Studies
Oak Forest Christian Academy 1975 — 1979
TJMaxx June 2013 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation March 2007 - November 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation 1999 - 2007
Sears Holdings Corporation January 1997 - 1999
Skills
Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Planograms, Inventory Management, Income Statement, Sales, Assortment, Customer Service, Department Stores, POS, Customer Satisfaction, Merchandise Planning, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Forecasting, Recruiting, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Time Management, Big Box, Hiring, P&L, Coaching
Education
Marquette University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing and Human Resource Management
Loyola University's Rome Center, Rome, Italy 1991 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business and Libertal Arts
Naperville Public Library September 2007 - Present
Ace Hardware Corporation November 1985 - August 1989
Education
University of Dayton 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2009 - Present
Education
Northwestern State University