American Seating Company
Industry: Manufacturing company
DescriptionAmerican Seating Inc. is a company specializing in the production of chairs and other seating, including seats for rail transport and public transportation, schools and churches. Founded in 1886 as the Grand Rapids School Furniture Company, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Headquarters: Grand Rapids, MI Founded: 1886
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American Seating Company Employees
Newell Rubbermaid June 2015 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid August 2014 - June 2015
American Seating Company February 2013 - August 2014
Steelcase October 2011 - February 2013
Whirlpool Corporation May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Design Strategy, Illustrator, Sketching, Industrial Design, Photo Realistic..., Rhino, Vray, Interior Design, Sustainable Design, Concept Development, Product Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Rendering, Model Making, Concept Generation, Sketchbook Pro, Furniture, 3D rendering, Rapid Prototyping, 3D Rendering
Education
Kendall College of Art and Design 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial and Product Design
Ferris State University - Kendall College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial Design
American Seating Company August 2013 - Present
Cobham June 2012 - March 2013
Halcon April 2012 - June 2012
Exemplis Corporation September 2010 - October 2011
The HON Company 1995 - 2010
Skills
Furniture, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Contract Management, Space planning, Sales Management, Program Management, Product Development, New Business Development, B2B, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Management, Pricing, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Account Management, Project Planning, Sales Operations, Team Building, Process Improvement, Purchasing
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business Administration
St. Ambrose University 1990 — 1992
B.A., Business Administration
University of Northern Iowa 1988 — 1990
Business
American Seating Company July 2014 - Present
Byrne Electrical Specialists, Inc. May 2012 - July 2014
Quantum Digital Ventures May 2011 - May 2012
Quantum Digital Ventures June 2010 - May 2011
Michigan State University Swimming August 2006 - May 2010
Michigan State University June 2008 - July 2009
Website Consultants January 2005 - August 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Management, Excel, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Training, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, CAD, HTML, Team Leadership, Team Building, Time Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Inventory Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Michigan State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
American Seating Company July 2007 - Present
Skills
Sales Management
Education
Michigan State University
West Michigan Molding March 2012 - Present
West Michigan Molding March 2012 - Present
American Seating Company July 2010 - February 2012
Clarion Technogies Inc August 2000 - July 2010
Skills
Program Management, Six Sigma, Project Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Product Development, Change Management, Injection Molding, PPAP, Supplier Quality, Automotive, TS16949, Management, Quality Management, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Hope College 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology
Lakewood High School 1984 — 1988
HS Dipolma, College Prep
Sheppard's Business Interiors 2010 - Present
AOI Corporation 2006 - 2009
CBSHome Real Estate 2004 - 2007
Office Concepts 1998 - 2004
Lincoln Office Environments 1991 - 1998
American Seating Company 1987 - 1991
CAP-Computer Aided Planning 1984 - 1987
Skills
Furniture, Space-planning, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Management, Systems Furniture, Finish Selections, Reconfigurations, Move Coordination, 20-20 CAP Studio, Sound Masking, Color Selections, Seating, Modern Furniture, Fine Furniture, Key Account Acquisition..., Hedberg, SPIN Selling
Education
Iowa State University
BA
Bliss Clearing Niagara Technical Services October 2014 - Present
American Seating Company June 2013 - October 2014
Morbark, Inc January 2013 - June 2013
Heat Transfer International December 2007 - June 2013
J.J. Steel Inc. January 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, CAD, Project Engineering, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, AutoCAD, Product Design, SolidWorks, Process Engineering, Inventor, Energy, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Microsoft Office, Metal Fabrication, Customer Service, Machine Design, Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Software, Autodesk Vault, Solid Edge, CAD Management, Team Leadership, 3D Printing, Gasification, Material Handling, BPCS, Showcase, AS400 system, PDM, 3D
Education
Autodesk University 2009 — 2010
CAD Management and Autodesk Software Training
Kellogg Community College 2003 — 2006
Associates, Applied Science specializing in CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology
American Seating Company June 1991 - Present
Skills
Space-planning, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Management, Furnishings, Sales, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Trade Shows
Education
Syracuse University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Interior Design
American Seating Company May 2013 - Present
Johnson System Inc. October 2011 - May 2013
Kalamazoo Valley Community College February 2011 - May 2011
Custer, Grand Rapids January 2003 - January 2009
Continental Lanes September 1989 - January 2003
Skills
AutoCAD, Pro-E, Solidworks, Revit, Furniture, Space-planning, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Customer Service, Project Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Solid Modeling, Product Design, Bill of Materials
Education
Cornerstone University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Management
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2009 — 2011
Associates of Science, CAD Specialist
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 2009 — 2011
Associates of Arts, General Studies
American Seating Company March 2009 - Present
Universal Forest Products June 2007 - February 2009
Education
Hope College 2003 — 2007
Business Management
JESCO - Johnson Engineering and Sales Company April 2014 - Present
American Seating Company June 2011 - April 2014
American Seating Company March 2009 - July 2011
American Seating Company March 2007 - March 2009
Windquest January 2002 - March 2007
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Sales, Product Development, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Customer Service, Budgets, Inventory Management
Education
University of Iowa 1986 — 1990
BA, Economics
Glenbard South High School 1982 — 1986
Grand Valley State University March 2004 - Present
American Seating Company May 2000 - March 2004
Michigan Bulb Company 1997 - 2000
Commonpoint Mortgage August 1997 - September 1998
Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Copywriting, Media Relations, Social Media, Online Marketing, Newsletters, Brand Development, Brand Management, Market Research, Facebook, Creative Direction
Education
Western Michigan University 1999 — 2004
MA, Organizational Communication/Marketing
Michigan State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Advertising
Workscape, Inc. January 2015 - Present
American Seating Company May 2008 - January 2015
American Seating Company May 2008 - October 2010
Applied Textiles February 2002 - May 2008
X-Rite 2000 - 2002
Steelcase 1993 - 2000
Knoll 1984 - 1993
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Budgeting, Product Development, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Budgets, Customer Service, Team Building, Business Planning, Negotiation, Account Management, Project Management, Advertising, Forecasting, Marketing, Event Management, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Trade Shows, Sales Management, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Public Relations, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Direct Marketing
Education
Miami University 1980 — 1984
BS, Marketing, International Business
SAF Holland December 2012 - Present
Home June 2012 - December 2012
American Seating Company March 2009 - June 2012
Adecco Staffing, USA September 2008 - March 2009
Snelling Staffing April 2008 - July 2008
Office Machines Co., Inc October 1997 - February 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Peachtree, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Process Scheduler, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Access, Purchasing, Budgets, Shipping, Adobe Acrobat, Human Resources, Office Equipment, Event Planning, Accounting, Spreadsheets, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, Appointment Scheduling
Education
Baker College 2004 — 2006
Bachelors Degree, Business Management
Muskegon Community College 2002 — 2004
Associates Degree, Liberal Arts
American Seating Company April 2013 - Present
LiveRoof, LLC July 2011 - April 2013
Design Plus 2006 - 2008
Rosborough Partners 2002 - 2004
Skills
Sustainable Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Design, Sustainability
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2006
MA, Environmental Design
Michigan State University 1997 — 2001
BLA, Landscape Architecture
Hearthside Food Solutions July 2013 - Present
Heath Outdoor Products September 2012 - February 2013
GHSP September 2011 - September 2012
American Seating Company March 2005 - February 2011
American Seating Company March 2000 - March 2005
Multi-Link, Incorporated July 1996 - March 2000
US Navy July 1990 - October 1995
US Navy August 1989 - June 1990
US Navy July 1986 - June 1989
US Navy July 1983 - June 1986
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Materials Management, Shipping, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Team Building, Inventory Management, Kaizen, ISO, Automotive, Training, TS16949, Engineering, Logistics, Leadership, 5S, Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Management, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., MRP, Injection Molding, Purchasing, Root Cause Analysis, JIT, APQP, SPC, Quality Management, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Toyota Production System, Quality System, Quality Assurance, DMAIC, Manufacturing Operations, Kanban, Manufacturing..., Operational Excellence, Electronics, Stamping, Iso 9000, Process Engineering, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Auditing
Education
Naval War College 1989 — 1990
Master of Arts, National Security and Strategic Studies
Troy State University 1987 — 1988
Master of Science, International Relations
United States Naval Academy 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Anthem Branding March 2014 - Present
STATS LLC April 2013 - February 2014
STATS LLC August 2010 - April 2013
American Seating Company November 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Sports, PowerPoint, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Finance
Forest Hills Central High School 2001 — 2005
Owens Classic International July 1981 - Present
American Seating Company 1973 - 1980
Skills
Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive, Parts, Vehicles, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Wholesale, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Product Development, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Business Planning, New Business Development, Automobile
Education
Grand Valley State University - Seidman School of Business 1973 — 1974
MS, Accounting
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business 1971 — 1973
MBA
University of Detroit Mercy 1966 — 1970
BSBA, Business
Monroe LLC March 2015 - Present
Performance Compensation, LLC July 2012 - Present
American Seating Company November 2014 - January 2015
Perrigo Company plc April 2014 - October 2014
Canyon Ranch September 2009 - July 2012
Rain Bird Corporation October 2007 - January 2009
Performance Compensation, LLC February 2004 - October 2007
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona January 2001 - February 2004
Skills
Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, HR Policies, HRIS, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Job Analysis, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, PeopleSoft, Organizational..., Affirmative Action, Human Resources, FMLA
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1986 — 1990
Master’s Degree, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Lake Superior State University 1981 — 1986
B.S., Psychology, Minor Biology
The Centre August 2010 - Present
Parker Hannifin November 1999 - January 2009
None November 1999 - January 2009
Parker Hannifin Corporation, Pneumatic Division North America January 1999 - January 2009
American Seating Company May 1990 - November 1999
American Seating Company January 1990 - January 1999
Skills
Engineering, Pro Engineer, CAD, Kaizen, Software Documentation, GD&T, 5S, AutoCAD, Bill of Materials, Adobe Acrobat, Training, Quality Control, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Manufacturing, Inventor, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 1987 — 1991
Associates Degree, Technical Sciences
Kalamazoo Valley Community College 1986 — 1990
Associates, Technical Sciences
Otsego High School 1982 — 1986
Diploma, General
S&A, Inc. June 2010 - Present
BDI Furniture June 2007 - October 2009
Matthews Corporation 2002 - 2007
Allsteel 1999 - 2002
The HON Company 1990 - 1999
American Seating Company 1989 - 1990
Brayton International 1986 - 1989
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1981 - 1986
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Product Design, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Process Improvement, P&L Management, Engineering, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Pricing, CAD, Product Launch, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Brand Development, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Operations Management, Program Management, Strategic Partnerships, Key Account Management, Product Innovation, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Injection Molding, Strategic Sourcing, Concept Development, Mentoring, Coaching, Business Planning, Strategic Thinking, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Vendor Relations, Creative Problem Solving, Cost Reduction, Sales
Education
St. Ambrose University 1991 — 1994
MBA, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1981 — 1986
BS, Industrial Design
Guilford Technical Community College
Ground School, Private Pilot Ground School
Porter Hills Village November 2007 - Present
CTS June 1996 - November 2007
American Seating Company August 1995 - June 1996
Skills
Leadership, Recruiting, Sales&Marketing, Public Speaking, Team Building, Customer Relations, Communication, Employee Relations, Event Planning, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Performance Management, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Program Development, Budgets, Conflict Resolution, Training, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Applicant Tracking..., Community Outreach, Staff Development
Education
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary 2007 — 2013
Master's degree, Ministerial Leadership
Oakland University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Sales & Marketing
LeanCor Supply Chain Group September 2014 - April 2015
Cummins Inc. June 2011 - August 2014
Parker Hannifin Corporation February 2009 - June 2010
Bosch April 2003 - January 2009
Bosch June 2001 - April 2003
Knape & Vogt June 1997 - June 2001
American Seating Company February 1991 - April 1996
Hughes Space and Communications December 1985 - December 1988
Skills
Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Lean Leadership, Kanban, Kaizen Facilitation, SAP, AutoCAD, Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Project Planning, Manufacturing, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, JIT, Process Improvement
Education
Michigan State University 1980 — 1983
BS
Western Michigan University 1996 — 1998
Holland Board of Public Works September 2014 - Present
BIFMA e3 Sustainability Standard Joint Committee 2012 - 2015
Holland Board of Public Works January 2013 - September 2014
Holland Board of Public Works 2011 - December 2012
The Right Place, Inc. November 2007 - October 2010
West Michigan Environmental Action Council 2008 - 2010
izzydesign June 2005 - November 2007
American Seating Company 2003 - 2005
Steelcase 1980 - 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Process Improvement, Sustainability, Product Development, Team Building, Budgets, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Energy, Organizational..., Leadership, Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Program Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking
Education
The University of Connecticut School of Business 1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
Iowa State University 1973 — 1977
BA, Interior Design
Neenah Enterprises Inc February 2012 - Present
Snap-on Repair Services & Information Group October 2009 - February 2012
Eastek International 2004 - October 2009
American Seating Company 2003 - 2004
SPX Corporation 1979 - 2002
Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, Sales Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Team Building, Automotive, Business Development, Product Management, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, CRM, Mergers & Acquisitions, P&L Management, Sales, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Leadership, Forecasting, Purchasing, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Budgets, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Management, Program Management, Strategy, Sales Process, Direct Sales, International Sales, Start-ups, International Business, Process Engineering, B2B, P&L
Education
Wayne State University 1988 — 1992
MBA, Marketing/Finance
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
BBA, Accounting
American Seating Company February 2014 - Present
MANN+HUMMEL Purolator Filters LLC December 2012 - January 2014
Food Dance September 2009 - January 2014
MANN+HUMMEL Purolator Filters LLC May 2012 - December 2012
MANN+HUMMEL Purolator Filters LLC May 2011 - May 2012
Waterfront Film Festival December 2010 - May 2011
Kalamazoo Wings January 2005 - April 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Pricing, Advertising, Social Media, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Logistics, SAP, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Product Development, Facebook, Brand Management, Salesforce.com, Press Releases, Market Planning, Marketing Research
Education
Western Michigan University
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations Major / Marketing Minor
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Marketing, Business and Marketing
B&Y Advertising & Marketing January 2004 - Present
Asher Agency 1999 - 2004
Think Syndicate Creative 1998 - 1999
LaBov & Beyond 1996 - 1998
Philips Optimum 1994 - 1996
Richard Harrison Bailey/The Agency 1991 - 1994
American Seating Company 1989 - 1991
Skills
T, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Web Design, Television Directing, Marketing Strategy, Logo Design, Layout, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Branding Experience, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Typography, Concept Development, Advertising, Brochures, Illustration
Education
Kendall College of Art & Design 1987 — 1991
BFA, Industrial Design, Minors in Furninture Design and Graphic Design
Kendall College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Industrial and Product Design, Graphic Design, Furniture Design
Stedac Industrial January 2015 - Present
fiVe Points Properties February 2014 - Present
GRYPA - Grand Rapids Youth Performance Arts April 2015 - Present
Magna Mirrors March 2010 - January 2014
Genesis Percussion May 2008 - May 2010
American Seating Company 2009 - 2010
Skills
Automotive, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Product Development, Leadership, Pro Engineer, Social Media, Kaizen, Nonprofits, GD&T, FMEA, Customer Service, Automation
Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelors of Science, Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design
Superfeet Worldwide Inc. August 2015 - Present
Cyprium Induction April 2015 - July 2015
American Seating Company May 2014 - December 2014
ACCO Brands November 2013 - May 2014
ACCO Brands September 2012 - October 2013
Kendall College of Art and Design October 2011 - May 2012
CiCi's Pizza November 2008 - November 2010
AMC Theatres March 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Industrial Design, Model Making, Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Design, Illustrator, Rendering, Photoshop, 3D rendering, Design Thinking, Rhino 3D, Concept Development, Sketchbook Pro, Rapid Prototyping, Keyshot, Communication, SolidWorks, InDesign, Idea Generation, Vray, User-centered Design, Digital Sketching, 3D Printing, Design Strategy, Prototyping, Concept Design
Education
Kendall College of Art and Design 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Design
Macomb Community College 2006 — 2009
Architecture / Engineering
Gentex Corporation March 2012 - Present
Gentex Corporation November 2006 - May 2012
Gentex Corporation November 2002 - November 2006
American Seating Company May 2002 - November 2002
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2002
Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Business
Clay High
American Seating Company January 1998 - Present
SGA Production Services January 1996 - December 1997
Interkal LLC December 1988 - December 1995
Skills
Engineering, Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, Manufacturing, Sheet Metal
Education
Michigan Technological University 1985 — 1988
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Nail McKinney Professional Association October 1970 - Present
American Seating Company January 1966 - September 1970
Education
University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration 1964 — 1966
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Northeast Mississippi Community College 1959 — 1962
--- October 2006 - Present
E.D. Bullard 1986 - 2006
Gentex 1982 - 1986
vallen 1980 - 1982
Ashbrook Simon-Hartley 1978 - 1980
American Seating Company 1976 - 1978
dragonfly cars January 1976 - July 1976
Skills
Product Design, Industrial Design, Plastics, Solidworks, Product Development, Photography, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Model Making, Graphic Design, Rapid Prototyping, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Generation, CAD, Packaging, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, Concept Development, Sketching, Injection Molding
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1971 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Industrial and Product Design
Batavia High School
Batavia High School
Batavia High School
American Seating Company 2000 - January 2015
Beacon Hill at Eastgate 2006 - 2012
Ashley Design and Marketing 1976 - 2012
Grand Rapids Ballet Co. 2001 - 2010
Invincible Office Furniture 1996 - 2000
Ameriwood Furniture Company 1991 - 1998
Skills
Graphic Design, Brand Development, Illustration, Logo Design, Creative Direction, Brochures, Art Direction, Advertising, InDesign, Layout, Graphics, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Illustrator, Cartooning, Product Design, Copywriting, Marketing, Photography, Fine Art, Typography, Fine Art Painter, Art, Corporate Branding, Fine Art Sculpter, Product Development, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Branding & Identity, Direct Mail, Furniture, Visual Communication, Creative Strategy, Mac, Posters, Cartoons, Magazines, Corporate Identity, Video, Design Thinking, Industrial Design, Packaging, Concept Design, Image Manipulation, Stage and Set Design, Radio and Television..., Sculpture
Education
Kendall School of Art and Design 1962 — 1966
Illustration & Design, Fine Art and Design, 3.9
Kansas City Art Institute
Advanced studies in painting and design
Kendall School of Art and Design
Quality Bicycle Products 2005 - Present
Quality Bicycle Products September 2004 - Present
American Seating Company 2002 - 2004
Skills
Industrial Design, Solidworks, Product Design, Product Development, Concept Development, Sketching, Prototyping, Prototype, Concept Generation, Project Management, Sketchbook Pro, Design Strategy, Design Thinking
Education
Kendall College of Art and Design 1998 — 2003
BFA Industrial Design, Industrial Design
Kohler Co. August 2008 - Present
twirlyhead studio May 1998 - Present
Haworth October 2001 - February 2008
American Seating Company October 1999 - October 2001
Kendall College of Art and Design January 2000 - May 2000
Haworth September 1992 - October 1999
American Seating Company August 1991 - September 1992
Skills
Industrial Design, Design Strategy, Product Design, Sketching, Concept Development, Design Thinking, Rendering, Design Management, Concept Generation, Rhino, Model Making, Hypershot, Furniture, Strategic Design, 3D rendering, Concept Design, Product Development, CAD, Rapid Prototyping, Alias Studio Tools, Sketchbook Pro, Illustrator, User-centered Design, Experience Design, 3D Rendering, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Design for Manufacturing, Design Research
Education
Kendall College of Art and Design 1988 — 1993
BFA, Industrial Design, Illustration
Wolverine World Wide March 2014 - Present
American Seating Company April 2013 - December 2013
X-Rite, Inc. December 2009 - April 2013
Plante & Moran, PLLC June 2008 - December 2009
Plante & Moran, PLLC January 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Accounting, CPA, Forensic Accounting, Fraud, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, GAAP, Financial Accounting, US GAAP, SEC filings, Forecasting, Finance
Education
Western Michigan University 2004 — 2006
Accounting
Kalamazoo College 2001 — 2005
Economics and Business
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija 2003 — 2003
Spanish Language and Culture
South Haven High School 1997 — 2001
American Seating Company June 2009 - Present
Kenwal Steel November 2007 - March 2009
Worthington Steel March 2000 - December 2007
Bob Caldwell Dodge March 1999 - March 2000
Coughlin Automotive Group February 1998 - February 1999
Skills
Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Team Building, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Account Management, Business Planning, Automotive, Negotiation, New Business Development, Project Management, Sales, Selling, B2B, Business Development, Business Strategy, Coaching, Customer Service, Leadership, Football
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
The Ohio State University 1983 — 1987
Engineering
Fabri-Kal October 1996 - Present
James River Corporation October 1982 - September 1996
American Seating Company September 1980 - October 1982
PwC March 1978 - September 1980
Skills
CMA, CPA, CGMA, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Budget, Team Building, SAP, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Variance Analysis
Education
Western Michigan University 1984 — 1988
MBA, Finance
Michigan State University 1973 — 1978
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Steelcase Inc. 2007 - Present
Steelcase Inc. February 1997 - September 2007
Steelcase Inc. April 1994 - January 2002
Steelcase Inc. October 1993 - April 1994
Steelcase Inc. January 1987 - October 1993
American Seating Company November 1982 - January 1987
American Seating Company August 1981 - November 1982
American Seating Company March 1979 - August 1981
Skills
Quality System, Quality Management, ISO, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Leadership, CQE, SPC, PPAP, APQP, FMEA, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Quality, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Kanban, DMAIC, 5S, Poka Yoke, Quality Control
Education
Grand Rapids Junior College
AS
Michigan Technological University
BA
Spectrum Health March 2010 - Present
American Seating Company January 2010 - March 2010
Foremost Insurance Company May 2009 - January 2010
Bouma Construction March 2004 - March 2009
Meijer, Inc. March 1997 - March 2004
Meijer, Inc. March 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Process Scheduler, Budgets, Negotiation, Projects, Forecasting, Financial Risk, Project Management, MS Project, PMP, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Planning, Management, Business Process..., Analysis, Leadership, Software Documentation, Construction, Training, Customer Service, Operations Management, Project Portfolio..., Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Time Management, Retail, Project Coordination, Visio, Healthcare, SAP, Team Leadership, PMO, SharePoint, Continuous Improvement, Integration, Strategy, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Vendor Management, PowerPoint, Change Management, Six Sigma, LEED AP, Microsoft Office, Facilities Management
Education
Harvard School of Public Health 2012 — 2012
Project Mangement in Health Care Cerificate
U.S. Green Building Council 2007 — 2008
LEED AP, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design
Marathon Petroleum Corporation July 2014 - Present
Rapid-Line, Inc. July 2013 - July 2014
American Seating Company November 2004 - July 2013
Eaton Corporation May 2002 - November 2004
Deloitte May 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Operations Management, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Forecasting, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Budgets
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Supply Chain Management
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1997 — 1999
BBA, Finance
Crowe Horwath LLP October 1993 - Present
Crowe Chizek & Co October 1993 - Present
American Seating Company February 1982 - October 1993
Skills
Project Management, Desktop Publishing..., Integrated Marketing, Vendor Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Process Improvement, Leadership, Risk Management, Copywriting
Education
Northern State University 1976 — 1977
General Studies, Sophomore
City of Grand Rapids November 2012 - Present
American Seating Company April 2012 - August 2012
County of Ottawa March 2006 - April 2012
X-Rite September 1999 - January 2006
Citizens National Bank of Norwalk 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Business Analysis, SQL, Databases, DB2, Troubleshooting, .NET, RPG, Microsoft SQL Server, Program Management, Oracle, ERP, CLP, TSQL, Oracle PL/SQL..., SSIS, SSMA, Oracle to MSSQL..., SSRS, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Testing, Analysis, IBM iSeries, Integration
Education
Tiffin University
B.S., MIS
Innovative Office Products May 2015 - Present
American Seating Company June 2013 - May 2015
Exemplis November 2006 - June 2013
Herman Miller October 1999 - October 2006
Kimball Office Furniture 1996 - 2000
Skills
Furniture, Sales Management, Sales Process, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Business Strategy, B2B, Contract Negotiation, Selling, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, P&L Management, Product Development, Pricing, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy
Education
Oral Roberts University 1984 — 1989
BS, Business Management
American Seating Company October 2014 - Present
American Seating Company September 2010 - October 2014
Steelcase November 2009 - September 2010
Knape & Vogt August 2000 - December 2008
Herman Miller January 2000 - August 2000
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. June 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Product Development, Solidworks, Pro/Engineer, Problem Solving, Product Design, Microsoft Office, CAD, Pro Engineer, Industrial Design, Plastics, Injection Molding, Solid Modeling
Education
Michigan Technological University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
American Seating Company October 1991 - Present
Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Microsoft Office, Furniture, Marketing, Product Development, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Selling, B2B, Sales Operations, Brand Development, Budgets, Customer Service, Team Building, Pricing, Forecasting, Business Development, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Coaching, Social Media Marketing, Training, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy
Education
Ohio University 1974 — 1978
BS, Communication
Cuyahoga Falls High School 1971 — 1974
HS Diploma
Calsonic Kansei Corporation July 2011 - Present
American Seating Company October 2009 - July 2011
Western Michigan University May 2009 - September 2009
Summit Polymers August 2008 - August 2009
Western Michigan University January 2009 - April 2009
Western Michigan University September 2006 - December 2008
Family Fare Food Center August 2001 - August 2006
Skills
Pro Engineer, Solidworks, CAD, Unigraphics, MathCAD, Minitab, AutoCAD, Matlab, Mechanical Engineering, I-DEAS, Harness Design
Education
Oakland University 2012 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Western Michigan University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering Design Technology
Valeocon Management Consulting 2012 - Present
WTAS 2010 - 2011
PwC 1999 - 2010
American Seating Company 1997 - 1999
WaterFurnace International 1996 - 1997
Skills
Management, Leadership, Performance Improvement, Consulting, Business Transformation, Business Process..., Business Process..., Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Internal Controls, Organizational Design, Strategy, Project Management, Due Diligence, Acquisition Integration, Business Strategy, Business Process, Enterprise Risk...
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Marketing
University of California, Irvine 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Jack Ellis Associates 1995 - Present
Shotwell and Company 1994 - 1995
American Seating Company 1986 - 1994
Education
University of Richmond - Robins School of Business 1961 — 1965
BA, Marketing
Flextronics October 2013 - Present
American Seating Company January 2013 - October 2013
Michigan Steel, Inc. February 2011 - January 2012
V. Wm. Cobb Consulting January 2010 - February 2011
Kurdziel Industries (aka Carlton Creek Ironworks) November 1996 - October 2008
Karl Schmidt Unisia May 1994 - November 1996
Irwin Seating Company June 1986 - May 1994
Skills
Employee Relations, Team Building, Management, Occupational Health, Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement, Policy, Process Improvement, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Accident Investigation, Training, Workplace Safety, Inspection, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing
Education
Grand Valley State University
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Firetrace International November 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant June 2013 - November 2013
American Seating Company February 2012 - June 2013
MV Sales & Leasing January 2010 - February 2012
Multimedia LED June 2009 - January 2010
Skills
New Business Development, Customer Relations, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Business Planning, Manufacturing, Transportation, Sales Management, Business Development, Product Development, Account Management, Public Transport, Rail, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Product Management, Operations Management, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Pricing
Education
San Diego Mesa College 1980 — 1984
American Seating Company June 1984 - Present
Skills
AIA CEU Developer, Salesforce.com..., Training & Development, Event Planning, Ronald McDonald...
Education
Michigan State University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education
Donald D. Morgan CPA P.C. January 1973 - Present
Morgan & Morgan CPAS PC 2008 - April 2010
American Seating Company November 1978 - March 1982
Skills
Accounting, Management Consulting, Tax, Tax Preparation, Income Tax, Small Business..., Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Tax, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Tax Accounting, CPA, Small Business, Customer Service
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 1976 — 1978
MBA Studies, MBA STUDIES
University of Southern Mississippi 1971 — 1973
BS, Accounting
Niles West High School 1964 — 1967
HS, Mischief
First Student Transportation October 2014 - Present
Randahl Construction 2011 - 2012
Silver Buckle Saddle Club/Association 2007 - 2012
S&T Office Products, Inc. December 1991 - August 2010
Pink Companies December 1986 - January 1991
American Seating Company January 1981 - August 1986
Skills
New Business Development, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management..., Contract Negotiating, space-planning and..., international sales, Furniture, Sales, Space-planning, Sales Operations, Interior Design, Space planning, Project Management, Sales Process, Negotiation, B2B, Space Planning, Sales Management
Education
Northern Illinois University College of Law
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing and Psychology
上智大学 / Sophia University
Business and Marketing
Kearney Associates LLC November 2009 - Present
HIdalgo & DeVries, Inc. March 2003 - November 2010
American Seating Company January 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Policy Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Market Research, Public Transport, Construction, Food & Beverage, Brewing, Higher Education..., Senior Living..., Budgets, Strategy, Project Management, Management, Project Planning, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Analysis, Business Planning, Product Development, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Event Planning, Forecasting, Social Media Marketing, Account Management, Direct Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Negotiation, Leadership
Education
Saint Bonaventure University 1979 — 1983
BBA, Finance & Accounting
Christian Brothers Academy 1975 — 1979
High School, 9-12
Celerdyne Engineering llc October 2005 - Present
American Seating Company January 2005 - October 2005
Virtual Engineering July 2000 - January 2005
Skills
Product Development, Product Engineering, Concept Generation, Pro Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, Cnc, Design for Assembly, Solidworks, Sheet Metal, Solid Modeling, Geometric Dimensioning..., SolidWorks, Manufacturing
Education
Michigan Technological University 1994 — 1998
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Design
AAC Credit Union October 2011 - Present
Grand Valley Labor News November 2010 - Present
American Seating Company July 1975 - February 2011
American Seating Company August 1973 - February 2011
AAC Credit Union 2006 - 2011
American Seating Company April 1980 - April 2010
American Seating Company April 1977 - April 1980
Skills
Inspection, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Quality System, Quality Auditing, Kaizen, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing, Consumer Lending, Credit Unions, ISO, Inventory Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Management, Team Building, Product Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Muskegon Community College 1970 — 1973
Business/Retail
West Michigan Christian High School 1966 — 1970
American Seating Company April 2015 - Present
San Francisco International Airport 2006 - 2013
Skills
Aviation, Airlines, Commercial Aviation, Flights, Airports, Project Planning, Operations Management, Flight Safety, Project M, Physical Security, Administration, Strategic Planning
Education
San Jose State University 2003 — 2007
Aviation Management with minor in Business, Business Administration and Management, General