Big Heart Pet Brands
Industry: Pet food company
DescriptionBig Heart Pet Brands is a producer, distributor and marketer of branded pet products for the U.S. retail market. They are based in San Francisco, CA. Big Heart Pet Brands was previously the pet food division of Del Monte Foods prior to their 2014 sale to Del Monte Pacific Limited. Headquarters: San Francisco, CA Parent organization: The J.M. Smucker Company Founded: January 28, 2014 Subsidiaries: Natural Balance Pet Foods, Snokist Growers, Areas served: United States of America, Canada, South America, Middle East, Indian subcontinent
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Big Heart Pet Brands Employees
JBS June 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2014 - August 2014
Nu Life Markets May 2012 - August 2013
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2015
Food Science and Technology
Scott Community High School 2007 — 2011
Big Heart Pet Brands December 2006 - Present
Hastings General Contracting, Inc. May 2004 - December 2006
Serta Mattress co. April 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Employee Relations, Training, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Payroll, Staff Development, FMLA, Onboarding, Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Employment Law, HR Policies, Workers Compensation, Deferred Compensation, Conflict Resolution, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Human Resources, Legal Compliance, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, Hiring, Succession Planning, Performance Appraisal, Leadership Development, Policy, Talent Management, Temporary Placement
Education
Bethel University, College of Professional Studies 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern University 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Athens State University 2003 — 2006
BBA, Human Resource Management
Wallace State Community College 1993 — 1995
Music
Fairview High School 1980 — 1993
High School Diploma
Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI)
Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2015 - August 2015
Michaels Stores, Inc. October 2010 - January 2015
Children's Service Center March 2009 - September 2009
Health Care District of Palm Beach County September 2006 - December 2008
Cargill March 2003 - August 2006
Skills
Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, HR Policies, HRIS, Workers Compensation, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Leave of Absence..., Associate Engagement, Associate Development, Workbrain, Kronos Timekeeping, Employee Relations, Project Management
Education
Luzerne County Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General
Universidad Catolica Santo Domingo 2000 — 2003
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
IIMAK January 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2013 - January 2015
Test America, Inc April 2011 - April 2013
Wegmans Food Markets February 2004 - April 2011
Skills
HACCP, Food Science, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Ingredients, BRC, Food Chemistry, Testing, Food Quality, Food Processing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Software Documentation, Sop
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Geography and Planning, 3.15
Niagara County Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
United States Steel Corporation January 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2014 - December 2014
Duquesne University August 2010 - December 2014
Walmart Pharmacy June 2013 - August 2013
Members 1st Federal Credit Union May 2012 - August 2012
Giant Food April 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Management, Analysis
Education
Duquesne University 2010 — 2014
Health Care Supply Chain Managment, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2001 - Present
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Continuous Improvement, Training, Business Process Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Baker University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), 3.97
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2014 - Present
Astrix Technology Group March 2014 - May 2014
Grandview Presbyterian Church June 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Chemistry, Biology, Laboratory Skills, Laboratory, Film, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Evolution, Janitorial, Microsoft Excel, HTML 5, CSS, Television, Statistics, Community Outreach, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Leadership, Marketing, Critical Thinking, Social Networking, Editing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Event Planning, Organic Chemistry, HTML5
Education
UCLA 2010 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Glendale Community College 2008 — 2010
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2013 - Present
DLM FOODS CANADA CORP. (Del Monte) September 2011 - September 2013
Imperial Tobacco Canada October 2009 - September 2011
Imperial Tobacco Canada April 2008 - October 2009
Imperial Tobacco Ltée May 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Market Planning, Account Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Event Management, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Customer Insight, Trade Marketing, Marketing Research, Key Account Management, Marketing, Brand Management, Online Brand Building, Integrated Marketing, Segmentation, Management, Pricing, Product Development, Leadership
Education
Carleton University
Professional Certificate in Marketing Management
Carleton University
Professional Certificate in Public Sector and Non-Profit Marketing
Carleton University 2003 — 2006
B.A., Law
Naked Juice April 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands March 2013 - April 2015
California State University, Long Beach November 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Food Science, Product Development, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Technology, R&D, Public Speaking, HACCP, FMCG, Food Safety, Customer Service, Food, Leadership, Beverage Industry, Formulation, Beverage Development
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2008 — 2013
Nutrition and Dietetics, 3.68 GPA
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - Present
C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. 2012 - July 2013
Pizza Blends, Inc. April 2010 - July 2013
Miller Milling Company April 2002 - April 2009
Bay State Milling Company April 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Food Processing, Quality Assurance, Food Science, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Food, Quality System, Food Industry, SSOP, Sanitation, Manufacturing, GMP, Allergens, Food Microbiology, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Management, HACCP, FDA, Food Technology, SQF Certified..., Northwest Analytical..., HACCP Certified by NSF, Milling Science, AIB / 3rd Party Auditing, Internal Audit, Icix, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Problem Solving, Dry Blending Operations, Flour / Semolina..., Streamlining Operations, Simplifying the Complex, Spice Seasoning Flour..., Quality Control, SAP, OnBase, Employee Training, 3D Modeling, 3D rendering, R&D, Lean Manufacturing, Food Quality, Continuous Improvement, BRC, Environmental Monitoring, Pet Food, SQF, Ingredients
Education
Kansas State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), MIlling Science and Management
Woodland Park High School 1990 — 1992
High School Diploma
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. July 2012 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2013 - Present
Greengreen Landscape Studio August 2008 - Present
Del Monte Foods May 2013 - Present
Skills
LEED Accredited, SketchUp, Sustainability, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, Landscape Design, LEED, Comprehensive Planning, Site Planning, Sustainable Architecture, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Landscaping, Environmental Awareness, Land Use Planning, Residential Homes, Native Plants, Site Plans, Garden Design
Education
Conway School of Landscape Design 2004 — 2005
University of California, Berkeley 1994 — 1998
BA, Literature
Advantage Sales & Marketing August 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2015 - July 2015
Nielsen November 2012 - May 2014
Nielsen June 2010 - November 2012
Bayer Healthcare January 2003 - October 2009
Mead Johnson Nutritionals January 1994 - January 2003
McCormick & Company 1984 - 1994
Skills
Trade Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Strategy, FMCG, Management, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Marketing, Pricing, Merchandising, Sales, Retail, Key Account Management, Nielsen, Forecasting, Leadership, Business Development, Product Launch, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Customer Insight, P&L Management, Market Research, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, Categorization, Segmentation, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Research, Key Account Development, Marketing Management, AC Nielsen, IRI, Pricing Strategy, Grocery, Contract Negotiation, Retail Category..., Budgets, National Accounts, Coaching, Consumer Insight, P&L, Go-to-market Strategy, Customer Marketing, Sales Presentations, Brand Equity, Consumer Behaviour
Education
McMaster University
B.Sc., Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Business Diploma, Currently enroled
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2015 - Present
Orfalea College of Business May 2014 - Present
Mustang Success Center December 2014 - June 2015
Mustang Success Center July 2014 - December 2014
Premier Wireless Solutions Inc. June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop, Packaging, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Marketing Strategy, Communication, Performance Motivation
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Senior
Mary & Martha Division of DaySpring October 2014 - December 2014
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2014 - August 2014
WorkMatters May 2014 - July 2014
The Soderquist Center for Leadership and Ethics February 2014 - March 2014
Skills
Social Media, Social Networking, Data Entry, Presentation Skills, Teamwork, Leadership, Customer Service, Research, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Fundraising, Critical Thinking, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook
Education
John Brown University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2015 - Present
Cargotec Corporation May 2014 - February 2015
Smith Electric Vehicles February 2011 - November 2013
Smith Electric Vehicles February 2011 - April 2012
State Street Bank May 2006 - February 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Typing, Epicor, QuickBooks, Problem Solving, Organization, Team Building, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Spreadsheets, Program Management, Account Reconciliation, PowerPoint, Accounting, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Software Documentation, Strategic Planning, Access, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Management, Event Planning, Bank Reconciliation, Operations Management, Accounts Payable, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Outlook, Finance, Leadership, Data Analysis
Education
Webster University 2007 — 2010
M.S., Finance
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Accounting
The J.M. Smucker Company May 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - April 2015
Del Monte Foods, Inc. May 2013 - May 2014
Del Monte Foods, Inc. February 2011 - May 2013
Toys R Us February 2009 - October 2010
Deutsche Bank June 2008 - August 2008
Hudson Ferry Capital May 2007 - August 2007
Nationwide Insurance May 2006 - August 2006
Merrill Lynch April 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Product Development, Analysis, Marketing
Education
Binghamton University - School of Management
Summa cum Laude, Management, Finance & Marketing
specright inc March 2015 - Present
California Polytechnic State University April 2014 - June 2015
Associated Students, Inc.-Cal Poly San Luis Obispo September 2013 - June 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - December 2014
Skills
Teamwork, Sales, Customer Service, Packaging, ArtiosCAD, Solid Works 3D Modeling, Food Packaging, Tops Pro Packaging..., Specification Managment, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Specifications, SaaS, Business Development, Business Process Design
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2009 — 2013
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer
TPG Capital February 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands December 2014 - February 2015
Shapiro, Swertfeger and Hasty August 2011 - October 2013
Clark and Washington February 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Executive Calendar..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, HR Project Management, Human Resources, Legal Documents, Legal Compliance, Courts, Legal Research, Employee Training, Onboarding, Expense Reports, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Legal Writing, Document Review, Appeals, Criminal Law, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Pleadings, Litigation Support, Document Drafting, Civil Litigation, Project Management, Internal Audit, Collaborative Problem..., Document Management, Chain of Title, Invoice Processing, Investor Relations..., Client Liaison, Hearings, Bankruptcy, Research
Education
Emory University 2008 — 2008
Paralegal Certification, Paralegal Program
Georgia State University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
National Express LLC September 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - September 2014
Community Bank October 2012 - June 2014
Kaplan College April 2009 - July 2012
Regency Lighting July 2008 - February 2009
Bank of America June 2005 - April 2008
TAC Worldwide December 2004 - June 2005
ISSG July 2002 - December 2004
CDI Corporation 1997 - 2002
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Hiring, Staff Development, Leadership, Resume Writing, Training, Career Development, Coaching, Job Fairs, Interviews, Management, Sales, Employee Benefits, Sourcing, Employee Relations, Time Management, Career Counseling, Background Checks, Strategy, New Hire Orientations, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Employee Training, SDLC, Temporary Placement, Policy, Screening, Cold Calling, Job Descriptions, Benefits Administration, Internet Recruiting, HRIS
Education
Pierce College 2014 — 2015
Los Angeles Valley College 2003 — 2004
Constellation Brands CPFR AnalystKraft Foods GroupSeptember 2014 - September 2015
Bonefish Grill October 2013 - September 2014
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2014 - August 2014
P. F. Chang's China Bistro June 2011 - August 2013
Jason's Deli 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Restaurants, Hospitality, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, Social Networking, Team Building, Leadership, P&L, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Public Relations
Education
NorthWest Arkansas Community College 2013 — 2014
Certified Retail Analyst, CPG/Supply Chain/Retail Link/CPFR, Current 4.0
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2005 — 2009
BSBA, Marketing Management
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Mercyhurst College
Hampton High School
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2014 - Present
Republic Airways Holdings August 2013 - May 2014
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc. August 2012 - August 2013
CNO Financial Group August 2010 - August 2012
BKD, LLP January 2010 - April 2010
Conseco April 2009 - August 2009
Coachmen Industries May 2007 - August 2008
Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc. November 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, GAAP, Internal Audit, Microsoft Word, Tax, Accounts Payable, Budgets, IT Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley
Education
Butler University 2006 — 2010
BS, Accounting
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2014 - Present
L'Oréal May 2013 - July 2014
Eaton June 2011 - May 2013
Target Distribution Center June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, MS Project, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2011
BS, Industrial Engineering
EY September 2015 - Present
Bloomsburg University September 2014 - May 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - May 2014
Del Monte Foods, Inc. July 2012 - January 2014
Skills
Internal Audit, Fixed Assets, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Journal Entries
Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 2014 — 2015
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstration, Accounting
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods March 2007 - February 2014
General Nutrition, Inc. March 2004 - March 2007
General Nutrition, Inc. March 1999 - March 2004
Prograph/Printcafe.com July 1997 - March 1999
Tech Data Services February 1997 - June 1997
Berkeley Software Design, Inc (BSDi) February 1995 - August 1995
Skills
Security, IT Management, Information Security, CISSP, Network Security, Computer Security, IT Operations, Information Security..., Active Directory, PCI DSS, Vendor Management, IT Audit, Disaster Recovery, Information Technology, Penetration Testing, IT Strategy, Data Center, Firewalls, Integration, Vulnerability Assessment, IT Project & Program..., ITIL, Unix, Enterprise Architecture, System Administration
Education
Capella University 2015 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology, 4.0
Community College of Allegheny County 2004 — 2005
General Studies, 4.0
Robert Morris University 2002 — 2002
Mathematics
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2013 - Present
GNC January 2010 - June 2013
Skills
Security, Firewalls, Routing Protocols, Computer Network..., IPS, VPN, Telecommunications, Operating Systems, VoIP, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Technologies, Vendor Management, Data Center, Layer 2, Layer 3, Windows, Process Improvement, PCI DSS, VMware, Computer Operations, WAN, Infrastructure, Cisco Technologies, Network Design, Network Architecture, IT Management, Networking, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Integration, Network Security, System Administration, Microsoft Office
Education
Robert Morris University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Computer and Information Sciences, 4.0
Community College of Allegheny County 1995 — 2001
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer and Information Sciences, General, 3.76
Big Heart Pet Brands March 2013 - Present
Del Monte Foods, Inc. March 2013 - January 2014
The Andy Warhol Museum October 2012 - June 2013
Latrobe Art Center January 2012 - May 2012
Panera Bread 2006 - 2012
Lami Grubb Architects 2004 - 2006
Skills
Museums, Art History, Art, History, Arts Administration, Art Exhibitions, Museum Collections, Museum Education, Fine Art, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Photography, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, FileMaker, Archives, Art Handling, Exhibit Design, InDesign, Drawing, Visual Arts, BPCS, Microsoft Excel, Painting, Supply Chain, Inventory Control
Education
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Visual and Performing Arts, 3
Community College of Allegheny County 2007 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Graphic Design / General Studies
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2015 - Present
Purple Strategies March 2014 - Present
Miami University January 2013 - January 2014
Ogilvy Public Relations June 2013 - August 2013
Beta Theta Pi August 2012 - May 2013
Miami University August 2010 - December 2012
Story Partners June 2012 - August 2012
Oxford Chamber of Commerce 2011 - 2011
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce August 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Social Media, Leadership, Facebook, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Twitter, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Goal-driven leader, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Pinterest, Constant Contact, Pagemaker, Digital Photography, Wordpress, Project Management, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Social Media Measurement, Social Network Analysis, Influencer Marketing, Social Software, Social Networking..., Social Listening
Education
Miami University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communication, Professional Writing
Radford University 2011 — 2011
Non-Degree Seeking Student, Economics, Statistics
Northern Kentucky University 2008 — 2010
Non-Degree Seeking Student, College of Arts and Sciences
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods May 2013 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods August 2008 - May 2013
Daymon Worldwide February 1994 - September 2007
Stagg Foods Inc April 1987 - February 1994
Skills
Analytical Approach, Eye For Detail, Collaborative, Private Label, Shopper Marketing, Retail, Grocery, FMCG, Customer Marketing, Product Marketing, Food, Passion for Retail, CPG Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Corporate Branding, Customer Insight, Trade Promotions, Nielsen, Product Development, Trade Marketing, Leadership, Categorization, Management, Spectra, Category Insights, Brand Management, AC Nielsen, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Brand Equity, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Marketing Strategy
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration 1988 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
California State University-Long Beach 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
PJ Dick - Trumbull - Lindy Paving June 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2013 - June 2015
ParenteBeard LLC September 2010 - September 2013
Parkvale Bank May 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Accounting, Auditing, CPA, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, External Audit, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, COSO Framework, SOX 404, US GAAP, Internal Controls, SEC filings, General Ledger, SEC Filings
Education
Robert Morris University 2010 — 2012
MBA, General Management
Carlow College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2013 - Present
USPET Nutrition June 2012 - May 2013
USPET Nutrition June 2012 - October 2012
Hill's Pet Nutrition August 2010 - May 2012
Hill's Pet Nutrition September 2008 - August 2010
Hill's Pet Nutrition April 2007 - September 2008
Nestle Purina Pet Care May 2006 - April 2007
Nestle Purina November 2003 - May 2006
Nestle Purina March 2003 - November 2003
Nestle Purina March 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Manufacturing..., Quality Management, GMP, Six Sigma, 5S, SMED, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Cost Saving Projects, Formulation, Process Improvement, Food Processing, Pet Food, R&D, Product Development, Pets, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Leadership, Process Engineering, Program Management, Quality System, Quality Auditing, Supply Chain Management, Training, SAP, Root Cause Analysis, SQF, Ingredients, Food Industry, Food Technology, Production Planning, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Food, FMCG, Demand Planning, Sensory Evaluation, Kaizen, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain..., ISO, Food Microbiology, ISO 22000
Education
Kansas State University 1995 — 2000
BS, Biological & Ag Engineering and Feed Science and Management
Junction City High School 1991 — 1995
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2011 - Present
Independent Consultant August 2010 - June 2011
Bimbo Bakeries USA January 2009 - August 2010
Rio Tinto Alcan January 2008 - January 2009
McNeil Consumer Healthcare 2002 - 2008
Sunoco Lubricants 2000 - 2002
Castrol 1998 - 2000
AstraZeneca 1993 - 1997
Skills
Quality Assurance, Quality System, Quality Control, GMP, Quality Management, Quality Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Food Safety, Organic Chemistry, Validation, Change Control, CAPA, HACCP
Education
Temple University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organic Chemistry
Penn State University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Temple University
Master's Degree, Organic Chemistry
King's College
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
King's College
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2014 - Present
Volunteer September 2013 - Present
SolarCity March 2014 - October 2014
Crunch Fitness September 2013 - March 2014
All Clear Pool and Spa Supply January 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Team Building, Social Media, Team Leadership, Outlook, Supervisory Skills, Rescue, Disaster Response, Microsoft Office, Firefighting, Spanish-speaking, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Fire Suppression Systems, Sales, English, Research, Teaching, Cpr Certified, Teamwork, Event Planning, Public Relations, AutoCAD, Motivation, Reddit, Training, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Fire Prevention, Windows, HTML, Mailroom Operations, Problem Solving, Facilities Operations, Maintenance & Repair, Time Management
Education
California Regional Fire Academy 2012 — 2012
Firefighter 1
California State University-Chico 2010 — 2012
Construction Management
Butte College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - Present
Dynalloy Inc September 2012 - August 2013
Toastmasters International 2010 - 2013
Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Transamerica Financial Group Division 2008 - August 2012
Carley Lamps Inc. February 2000 - September 2009
Illumination Technology Inc June 1996 - January 2000
Amglo Kemlite January 1995 - January 1996
Wagner Lighting January 1990 - March 1995
Philips Lighting January 1986 - January 1990
Skills
Product Design, Problem Solving, Process Engineering, Technical Writing, Team Management, Lighting, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Six Sigma, Team Building, Insurance, Long-term Care, Business Planning, Software Documentation, Retirement Planning, Risk Management, Fixed Annuities, IRAs, Retirement, Manufacturing, 401k, Training, Leadership, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Wealth, Management, Coaching, Program Management, Mutual Funds, Analysis, Sales, Investment Advisory, Estate Planning, Investments, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Small Business, Financial Advisory, Engineering, Strategy, Start-ups
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 1981 — 1986
BS, Chemical Engineer
Big Heart Pet Brands (J.M. Smucker Company) July 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands December 2012 - July 2014
Kellogg Company August 2010 - December 2012
Kellogg Company August 2008 - August 2010
Kellogg Company September 2007 - August 2008
Kellogg Company September 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Demand Planning, Logistics, MRP, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain..., Spend Analysis, Supplier Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Contract Management, Manugistics, Purchasing, Supplier Diversity, Consumer Products, HACCP, Low Cost Country..., Supplier Evaluation, Cost Savings Strategies, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Pricing, SAP, Sourcing, Supply Chain Operations, Inventory Management, Contract Manufacturing, SAP R/3, Warehouse Management, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Supplier Performance, Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Commodity Risk..., Product Innovation, Innovation Management, Commercialization
Education
Cornerstone University 2008 — 2010
MBA
Hope College 1995 — 1999
BA, Political Science and Piano Performance
DICK'S Sporting Goods March 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - March 2015
Del Monte Foods, Inc. July 2012 - February 2014
Kirk Trucking Services Inc. October 2011 - July 2012
Environmental Coordination Services & Recycling May 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Public Speaking, Social Media, Sales, Warehousing, Logistics, Pricing, Inventory Management, Management, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Forecasting, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Supply Chain..., Consumer Products, Purchasing, Time Management, Research
Education
Mercyhurst College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, International Business
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - September 2014
Del Monte Foods September 2012 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods July 2008 - August 2012
Walmart Stores Inc September 1999 - July 2008
Skills
Consumer Products, Categorization, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Demand Planning, Food, Nielsen, Private Label, Sales, Pricing, Grocery
Education
Dale Carnegie 2010 — 2011
Effective Communications and Human Relations
NWACC 2006 — 2007
Marketing Analyst Certificate
John Brown University 2005 — 2007
B.S., Organizational Management
Crowder College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts, Music
Herbalife February 2015 - Present
Herbalife September 2014 - February 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2013 - May 2014
Overhill Farms April 2013 - October 2013
St. Mary Medical Center August 2012 - November 2012
Aaron Industries December 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22000, Document Management, Organization, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Biochemistry, Problem Solving, Internal Audit, Quality Control, Sop, Laboratory, FDA, Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Software Documentation, HPLC, Wet Chemistry, FTIR, Analysis, GMP, Manufacturing, SOP, PowerPoint
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2003 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Health Science Opt. Community Health Education
The J.M. Smucker Company formally Big Heart Pet Brands April 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods January 2004 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods November 2002 - January 2004
Fiserv 1998 - 2001
Joseph Horne Co. 1985 - 1994
Skills
Essbase, TM1, Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Planning, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Data Modeling, OLAP, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Aprimo, SOX 404, IT Management, Oracle Applications, Software Project..., Business Analytics, Systems Analysis, OBIEE, Oracle, Process Improvement, Business Process, Teradata, Data Warehousing, SharePoint, ERP, ETL, Master Data Management, Hyperion, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Forecasting, Requirements Analysis, Cognos, Integration, Leadership, Project Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Duquesne University 1996 — 1998
MBA, MIS
Robert Morris University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Sewickley Academy 1978 — 1981
Trinity Prep 1976 — 1978
Big Heart Pet Brands March 2014 - Present
Mars Petcare September 2012 - February 2014
Mars Petcare January 2010 - September 2012
Mars Petcare August 2008 - December 2009
Mars Petcare June 2006 - July 2008
Del Monte Foods 2004 - 2006
Socil Guyomarch 1996 - 1998
Skills
Product Development, Food Science, Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, FMCG, Food, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Technology, GMP, HACCP, Ingredients, Manufacturing, Packaging, Product Innovation, R, Quality System, Sales, Sensory Evaluation
Education
Kansas State University 2000 — 2004
PhD, Grain Science
Univesidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco - Brazil 1990 — 1996
VMD, Veterinary Medicine
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2007 - Present
Advantage Sales & Marketing January 2001 - October 2007
Marketing Specialists Food Broker April 1995 - January 2000
Skills
IRI, Spectra, AC Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Management, Nielsen, Retail, Merchandising, Pricing, Customer Insight, Grocery, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, Categorization, Assortment, Cross-functional Team...
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1961 — 1964
Big Heart Pet Brands 2011 - Present
Herbalife International2010 January 2010 - July 2010
Pharmavite LLC July 2000 - January 2010
Baxter January 1999 - July 2000
Baxter Hyland Immuno January 1998 - January 2000
Pyramid Biological Corporation January 1995 - January 1998
Abbott Laboratories July 1987 - March 1995
Abbott Laboratories January 1987 - January 1995
Skills
Quality Assurance, Validation, GMP, Sop, Medical Devices, Manufacturing
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1990 — 1994
MBA, Business
University of California, Davis 1985 — 1987
MS, Organic Chemistry
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
BPM (Burr Pilger Mayer) April 2015 - Present
Raven Business Practice, LLC. February 2013 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands March 2014 - August 2015
Del Monte Foods, Inc. February 2013 - February 2014
Copart March 2012 - February 2013
Copart July 2011 - March 2012
Ariat International June 2009 - May 2011
Smart Modular Technologies April 2004 - March 2009
Solectron, TSBU 2003 - 2004
Solectron, TSBU April 2000 - April 2003
Skills
IT Policies and..., SOX IT controls and..., M&A integrations, Mergers, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, Business Intelligence, SAP ERP, SAP Implementation, Enterprise Software, SAP BW, ERP, IT Strategy, Project Management, Management, Integration, SAP R/3, Compliance, Program Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, SAP Netweaver, PMO, ECC, CRM, Manufacturing, Testing, Business Process, Supply Chain, Agile Methodologies, Analysis, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., IT Management, Business Process..., Strategy, Consulting, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Change Management, Vendor Management
Education
California State University-East Bay 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
The J.M. Smucker Company July 2015 - Present
The J.M. Smucker Company July 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - July 2015
Del Monte Foods December 2010 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods March 2005 - December 2010
HJ Heinz March 2000 - February 2005
ITT Technical Institute November 1994 - February 2000
Skills
Workday, Compensation Plans, Compensation..., Compensation Planning, Job Analysis, Job Evaluation, Data Analysis, Project Management, Consultancy, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Sales Compensation, Employee Relations, Performance Appraisal, Retail Management, HTML scripting, System Administration, System Testing
Education
La Roche College 2007 — 2010
Master’s Degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Robert Morris University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Industrial Engineering, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Operations Research, Microsoft Office, Logistics, OPL, Simio, PHP, Java, HTML, Ergonomics
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering, 3.948
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2013 - Present
Del Monte Foods July 2013 - October 2014
The Meow Mix Company September 2003 - February 2011
Tyson Foods February 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, Quality Assurance, MES
Education
Auburn University 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
University of North Alabama
Parker Real Estate 2012 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2005 - Present
Wolverine Tube, Inc 1989 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Leadership
Education
Athens State University 1991 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Auburn University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods January 2014 - Present
Panera Bread September 2013 - January 2014
H. J. Heinz September 2012 - August 2013
Academy Charter School 2012 - 2012
Darden 2011 - 2012
Canton City School District 2006 - 2011
Colgate Palmolive March 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Science, Microsoft Office, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Management, Program Management
Education
Penn State University 2011 — 2013
Certificate in GIS, Geographic Information Science and Cartography
Muskingum College 2002 — 2006
Biology, Life Science/AYA Education
Big Heart Pet Brands November 2014 - Present
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2016
Bachelors Degree in Business Management
Miller-Motte College-Wilmington 2011 — 2013
Associates Degree in Business Management
Academy of Hair Design 2006 — 2008
Cosmetology
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands (formerly Del Monte Foods) June 2013 - April 2014
Del Monte Foods September 2012 - June 2013
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan October 2011 - September 2012
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan September 2009 - October 2011
Daymon Worldwide February 2008 - November 2009
Mervyns July 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Analysis, Business Planning, Healthcare, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, Competitive Analysis
Education
Ateneo de Manila University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Communications Technology Management
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2014 - Present
Kaiser Permanente January 2014 - May 2014
Peterson Cat September 2013 - January 2014
Waste Management January 2005 - March 2013
Waste Management 2003 - 2005
Waste Management 2001 - 2003
Skills
Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Onboarding, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Training, Recruiting, Union Relations, Payroll, HRIS Database Management, Workers Compensation, PeopleSoft, Legal Compliance, Management, Leave Administration, Mediation, Employee Orientations, HR Project Management, Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Performance Management, Personnel Management, FMLA, Team Building, Workday, Kronos Timekeeping, Cross-functional..., Regulatory Compliance
Education
Golden Gate University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Human Resources Management
San Francisco State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelors of Science Degree, Business Administration; Management
The J.M. Smucker Company March 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands August 2014 - March 2015
MeadWestvaco October 2009 - February 2014
Procter & Gamble July 2005 - October 2009
P&G January 2002 - July 2005
Procter & Gamble March 2000 - March 2002
Procter & Gamble May 1999 - March 2000
Procter & Gamble 1994 - 1997
Procter & Gamble 1994 - 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Innovation, Customer Insight, R&D, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Innovation Management, Brand Equity, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Consumer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, Packaging, New Business Development, Product Management, Open Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Personal Care, Knowledge Management, Shopper Marketing, Leadership, Organizational..., Strategic Leadership, Change Management, Management, Business Strategy, Commercialization, Global Marketing, P&L Management, Brand Management, Project Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1986 — 1989
MS, Chemical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 1982 — 1986
BS, Chemical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2012 - January 2014
Del Monte Foods March 2005 - October 2012
Education
Fort Hays State University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Allen County Community College 1996 — 1998
Associate of Science, Animal Science
Highland Park High School 1992 — 1996
Diploma
The J.M. Smucker Company February 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2012 - March 2015
Pepsi Beverages Company May 2011 - October 2012
Pepsi Bottling Group December 2007 - May 2011
The Coca-Cola Company January 1990 - January 2003
Skills
Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Management, Logistics, 5s, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Warehouse Management, Production Managment, TPM, Fleet Management, Transportation..., Waste Management, Wastewater Treatment, Mentoring Of Staff, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, HACCP, Process Improvement, Logistics Management, Materials Management, Inventory Control, Manufacturing Operations, Consumer Products, Value Stream Mapping, Forecasting, Income Statement, Distributed Team..., FMCG, MRP, P&L, Program Management, 5S
Education
Monmouth University
MBA, Business Management
New Jersey Institute of Technology
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods December 2013 - February 2014
NiMA August 2012 - December 2013
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. February 2011 - August 2012
Hardscrabble Country Club May 2008 - August 2010
Vache Grasse Country Club May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Data Analysis, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Project Management, Access, Customer Service, Event Planning, Fundraising, Management, Nonprofits, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Supply Chain, Time Management, Leadership
Education
Harding University 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
University of Arkansas, Sam M. Walton College of Business 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, International Business; Management; Spanish Minor
Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla 2010 — 2010
Spanish
Pacific Southwest Container, LLC July 2015 - Present
California Polytechnic State University September 2011 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2015 - June 2015
Rivendell Bicycle Works January 2015 - June 2015
Poly Pedals September 2014 - January 2015
N/A August 2013 - January 2015
Promo Print Solutions, Inc. July 2014 - September 2014
Electro Rent Corporation July 2012 - January 2013
Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Solidworks, Statistics, Photoshop, Higher Education, Teamwork, Social Media, Data Analysis, Access, SolidWorks, Leadership, Time Management, Customer Service
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology and Packaging Engineering
Independent June 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2010 - April 2015
Mars Inc. (Wm. Wrigley Jr Company) October 2007 - June 2009
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company January 2006 - October 2007
Wrigley GmbH, Germany December 2003 - December 2005
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company September 1999 - December 2003
Skills
Strategy, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insight, Media Planning, Creative Campaign..., Project Management, Marketing Research, Global Branding, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Management, Marketing, P&L Management, Integrated Marketing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1999 — 2002
MBA
University of California, Davis
Stanford University
Fachhochschule Dortmund
Dipl. Betriebswirt
University of Plymouth
B.A. (Hons)
Parkhurst Dining Services August 2014 - Present
Duquesne University August 2012 - Present
Bayer MaterialScience May 2015 - August 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2014 - May 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - August 2014
Dairy Queen June 2010 - January 2014
Skills
Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Tableau, Data Visualization, Microsoft SQL Server, Access, SQL, Forecasting, Social Networking, SAP BW
Education
Duquesne University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Management, GPA: 3.95
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2015 - Present
Apollo Education Group February 2015 - Present
Apollo Education Group February 2014 - February 2015
Big Heart Pet Foods (formerly Del Monte Foods) May 2013 - January 2014
Big Heart Pet Brands (formerly Del Monte Foods) August 2010 - May 2013
Big Heart Pet Brands (formerly Del Monte Foods) October 2008 - August 2010
L'Oréal December 2007 - October 2008
L'Oréal November 2005 - December 2007
BASES November 2004 - November 2005
UBS Investment Bank June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Customer Insight, Management, Market Research, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Consumer Products, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Sales, Brand Development, Market Analysis, Shopper Marketing
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2002 — 2003
MBA, Finance
Kalamazoo College 1995 — 1999
BA, African Studies
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2014 - Present
Matchstick Media LLC February 2012 - Present
The Matboard February 2012 - Present
Mars July 2013 - September 2014
Mars Chocolate April 2012 - July 2013
Saatchi & Saatchi X July 2011 - April 2012
Mentoring Minds LP May 2010 - July 2011
SIFE August 2009 - July 2010
Del Monte Foods June 2009 - August 2009
Career Development Center at John Brown University August 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Social Media Marketing, InDesign, Photoshop, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Illustrator, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, Online Marketing, Microsoft Office, Online Advertising, Project Management, Marketing Research, Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Management, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Analysis, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Facebook, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning, Public Speaking, SEO, Social Networking, Time Management, Account Management
Education
John Brown University 2006 — 2010
B.S. Marketing, B.A. International Business
John Brown University 2006 — 2010
B.A. International Business
John Brown University 2006 — 2010
Minor, Graphic Design
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc December 2012 - February 2014
Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc February 2009 - November 2012
Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc April 2007 - February 2009
Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc February 2006 - April 2007
Poudre Pet and Feed Supply 1995 - 2006
Skills
Product Development, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Service, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Key Account Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Small Business, Key Account Development, Pets, Social Media Marketing, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Inventory Management
Education
Colorado State University 1994 — 1998
B.S. Animal Science, Animal Nutrition
The Thacher School 1990 — 1994
The Clorox Company April 2015 - Present
The Clorox Company July 2014 - March 2015
The Clorox Company April 2013 - June 2014
The Clorox Company December 2011 - February 2013
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2009 - March 2010
Unilever March 2007 - February 2009
Unilever March 2005 - February 2007
MMA (Marketing Management Analytics) September 2002 - March 2005
Nielsen Company August 1996 - August 2002
Skills
Innovation etc., Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Brand Management, Analytics, Product Development, Brand Development, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Shopper Marketing, Management, Marketing, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Quantitative Research, Analysis, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Forecasting, Consulting, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Integrated Marketing
Education
Miami University 1992 — 1996
Oxford, OH -- Bachelors Degree, in Finance, graduated Cum Laude
John E. Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg 1994 — 1995
Thematic Sequence in Economics
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Slalom Consulting June 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands November 2014 - June 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2014 - October 2014
Cincinnati Country Day School August 2011 - July 2014
Endagraph January 2010 - February 2012
Mission of Hope International Grand Goave, Haiti September 2010 - November 2010
Ligonier Camp and Conference Center May 2008 - August 2010
End User Support Kent State University September 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Salesforce.com..., MVC, Apex Programming, Visualforce Pages, Java, Knowledge-hungry Learner, Teaching, Windows, Leadership, Customer Service, Photoshop, Troubleshooting, Time Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Programming Languages, Technical Support, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Python, C++, ActionScript, Research, Training, Social Media, Event Planning, Unreal Engine, PowerPoint, Basic HTML
Education
Kent State University 2006 — 2010
BS in Technology, Computer Design and Animation Engineering Technology
New York Film Academy 2013 — 2013
4-Week Intensive, 3D Animation
Edge Hill University 2008 — 2008
Semester Abroad, Animation
Big Heart Pet Brands March 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods September 2007 - Present
Del Monte Foods May 2011 - 2014
CROSSMARK Sales & Marketing May 2005 - September 2007
CROSSMARK January 2005 - May 2006
Information Resources Inc March 2004 - January 2005
IRI 2004 - 2005
Skills
Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Product Development, Customer Insight, Data Analysis, Management, FMCG, Retail, Training, Business Strategy, Categorization, Segmentation, Analysis, Category Insights, Business Analytics, Market Research, Nielsen, Spectra, Consumer Products, AC Nielsen, IRI, Product Innovation, Retail Category..., Homescan, Grocery
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Major w/Concentration in Consulting, Minor in Economics
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2006 - Present
Danisco January 2005 - February 2006
Star Fuel Centers October 2000 - October 2004
Star Fuel Centers August 1999 - October 2000
Star Fuel Centers September 1998 - August 1999
Aerial Communication August 1997 - August 1998
BGM Industries February 1997 - August 1997
Newell Stuart Hall June 1996 - January 1997
Newell Stuart Hall May 1994 - June 1996
Newell Stuart Hall May 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, SAP, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Finance, Auditing, Payroll, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Logistics, Journal Entries, Cost Accounting, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, GAAP, Internal Audit, Financial Audits, Cash Management, P&L, Strategic Financial..., JD Edwards, ERP, Capital Budgeting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Process Improvement, Corporate Finance, Plant Management, Project Planning, Budget Forecasts
Education
Baker University 1989 — 1993
BS, Accounting
Raytown South 1985 — 1989
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods July 2013 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods June 2012 - June 2013
Layered Technologies January 2012 - May 2012
Deloitte August 2010 - December 2011
Deloitte July 2008 - August 2010
Deloitte November 2008 - July 2009
Ann Taylor LOFT July 2003 - July 2009
Deloitte December 2005 - July 2008
Poor Richard's Gift and Confectionary November 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Budgets, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Customer Service, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Recruiting, Training, Sales, Retail
Education
Arkansas State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science
Rogers High School 1995 — 1997
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2012 - Present
bebe stores October 2008 - January 2012
Skills
Cognos, BPCS, Kenandy, Excel Cafe, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Account Management, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement
Education
Robert Morris University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science and Business Administration, Business Administration; Marketing
Community College of Allegheny County 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
The J.M. Smucker Company March 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods July 2006 - February 2014
Kraft Foods Group June 2000 - July 2006
Skills
HACCP, Demand Planning, Food Processing, Supply Chain, Factory, Consumer Products, Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Food Safety, Manufacturing, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement
Education
Niagara University
Big Heart Pet Brands December 2013 - Present
Dr Pepper Snapple Group June 2013 - November 2013
Dr Pepper Snapple Group June 2011 - May 2013
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company March 2009 - June 2011
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company October 2007 - February 2009
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company January 2007 - September 2007
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company June 2005 - December 2006
Kraft Foods October 2003 - February 2005
Weber Stephen Products Company October 1996 - August 2001
Ernst & Young October 1993 - September 1996
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Product Development, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Marketing, IRI, Brand Architecture, Brand Management, Sales, FMCG, Pricing, Competitive Analysis
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Miami University 1989 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accountancy
State of Kansas; Office of the State Fire Marshal April 2015 - Present
Northland Christian Church January 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2008 - April 2015
Toastmasters International January 2009 - January 2012
Washington Mutual Card Services May 2006 - December 2007
Harland Clarke March 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Program Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Coaching, Leadership Development, Nonprofits
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 2004 — 2007
MBA, Business
Kansas State University
BS, Industrial Engineering
Big Heart Pet Brands August 2014 - Present
Carat USA Redefining Media August 2013 - July 2014
PHD Media August 2011 - July 2013
PHD Media August 2010 - September 2011
Neo@Ogilvy September 2009 - August 2010
Neo@Ogilvy September 2008 - September 2009
Digitas 2008 - 2008
Lipman September 2007 - December 2007
Beyond Interactive June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Digital Media, Media Planning, Digital Strategy, comScore, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Retail Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Mobile Strategy, DoubleClick, Brand Awareness, Marketing
Education
Barnard College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts
Columbia University in the City of New York 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Big Heart Pet Brands November 2013 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2004 - November 2013
Education
John C Calhoun State Community College 2013 — 2017
John C Calhoun State Community College 2013 — 2017
Industrial maintenance
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods, Inc. June 2009 - February 2014
Diageo October 2004 - May 2009
Avon November 2000 - September 2004
Millward Brown IntelliQuest 1995 - 2000
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Research, Leadership, Business Insights, Segmentation, Executive Management, Shopper Marketing, Brand Equity, Positioning, Management, Market Research, Marketing Mix, ROIs, Innovation, Analytics
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 1991 — 1993
MBA
The University of Texas at Austin
BS - Advertising
Living Proof, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2014 - July 2014
Michigan State University January 2013 - August 2013
Packaging Study Abroad June 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Food Packaging, Professional Writing, Organization, Team Leadership, Time Management, Research, Project Planning, Teaching, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Windows, Customer Service, ArtiosCAD, Facebook
Education
Michigan State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Packaging, 3.68
Novi High School 2007 — 2011
Double Forte PR and Marketing December 2014 - Present
The Barn Group December 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2014 - November 2014
Big Heart Pet Brands (Formerly Del Monte Foods) May 2013 - July 2014
Del Monte Foods June 2012 - April 2013
Boston College Department of Communication September 2011 - May 2012
Boston College Environmental Club (Ecopledge) September 2010 - September 2011
The Larose Group May 2011 - August 2011
GalTime August 2010 - December 2010
Home Care Assistance May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
French, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Media List Building, Social Media, Cision, Vocus, Microsoft Office..., Public Relations, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications
Education
Boston College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications, French
Universite de Strasbourg 2011 — 2011
French Language, French Literature, French History
Saint Ignatius College Preparatory 2004 — 2008
WHOYOUARE February 2015 - September 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - July 2014
Natural Resources Canada October 2011 - April 2013
Skills
AngularJS, Meteor, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, CSS3, Github, jQuery, APIs, Redis, Bootstrap, Ruby, Node.js, Sinatra, HTML5, Responsive Web Design, HTML, AJAX, Web Hosting, ElasticSearch, Web Crawling, OAuth, LESS, SASS, JSON, Test Driven Development, BDD, CSS, Linux, Git, Cron, D3.js, HTML Emails, Amazon Web Services..., Multithreading, Molecular Biology, PCR, Western Blotting, Biochemistry, DNA extraction, RNA isolation, Molecular Cloning, RT-PCR, SDS-PAGE, Gel Extraction, Cell Culture, Protein Purification, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Education
Michigan State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 3.5
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2015 - Present
Kansas State University June 2011 - Present
Skills
Access, Visual Basic, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Leadership, Databases, SQL, Data Entry, Teamwork, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Social Networking
Education
Kansas State University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems
Kansas State University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Kansas State University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Big Heart Pet Brands October 1995 - Present
Nestle Ice Cream Company September 1992 - October 1995
Kraft Foods March 1990 - September 1992
Skills
Frozen Food, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Distributed Team..., Warehouse Management, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Production Planning, SAP, Pricing, Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Grocery, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Retail, Purchasing, Demand Planning, P&L
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1986 — 1988
Bachelor, Business Administration - Finance
Grove City College 1984 — 1986
Accounting
Silver Creek Central School 1974 — 1984
High School, Regents
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2015 - May 2015
H.J. Heinz Company November 2007 - September 2014
H.J. Heinz Company January 2002 - November 2007
H.J. Heinz Company January 1990 - January 2002
HJ Heinz May 1986 - January 1990
PwC May 1983 - May 1986
Skills
Microsoft Office, Budgets, Forecasting, BlackLine, Financial Policies &..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Corporate Finance, Financial Audits, Accounting, Internal Controls, Auditing, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Management
Education
Duquesne University 1987 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Penn State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
GENCO Marketplace, A FedEx Company May 2015 - Present
The J.M. Smucker Company March 2015 - April 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2014 - April 2015
ModCloth June 2013 - October 2014
SMS Millcraft April 2010 - May 2013
Accountemps November 2009 - April 2010
Accountemps March 2009 - June 2009
GKN Sinter Metals June 2007 - February 2009
Computer Support & Associates January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, QuickBooks, Budgets, SAP, Hyperion Enterprise, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Baan, Peachtree, Process Improvement
Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Accounting
St. Marys Area High School 1999 — 2003
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2015 - Present
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. 2008 - July 2014
Advance Pierre 2002 - 2008
Kroger 1998 - 2002
Kroger 1996 - 1998
Brownie Products 1995 - 1996
Windsor Court Hotel, Le Meridian Hotel, Royal Sonesta Hotel, Schweggmans Grocery 1982 - 1990
Skills
Highly motivated..., Creative Problem Solving, Team Building, Building Relationships, Product Knowledge, FDA GMP, USDA, Quality Auditing, Bakery Manufacturing, Project Management, Process Improvement, Ingredient functionality, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Employee Training, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Creativity, Ingredients, Technical Services, Manufacturing Scale-up, Food Science, HACCP, Food, Bakery, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Kansas State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bakery Science & Management
Delgado Community College 1982 — 1984
Associate of Science (A.S.), Food Technology and Processing
Curtiss-Wright Corporation June 2015 - Present
Curtiss-Wright Corporation August 2014 - April 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - August 2014
Duquesne University October 2013 - April 2014
The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Time Management, Marketing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Project Management
Education
Duquesne University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Management
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 2011 — 2011
Hewlett-Packard July 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - December 2014
Skills
Packaging Engineering, English, French, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Writing, Critical Analysis, Fundraising, Event Planning, Customer Service, Team Management, Interpersonal..., TOPS, CAPE, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Critical Thinking, Time Management
Education
Michigan State University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging Engineering - French Language Minor - Business Cognate
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2013 - Present
Resource One April 2012 - September 2013
Del Monte Foods August 2007 - May 2012
C. Lloyd Johnson, An Acosta Company January 2005 - July 2007
C. Lloyd Johnson, An Acosta Company January 2001 - January 2005
Skills
Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Leadership, Management, Sales, Trade Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Consumer Products, Retail, Retail Category..., Grocery, Forecasting, IRI, Nielsen, Merchandising, P&L Management, AC Nielsen, Market Research, Sales Operations, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Categorization, Competitive Analysis, Siebel, Market Planning, Budgets, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Spectra, National Accounts, Customer Marketing, Key Account Development, P&L, Budgeting, Empower IT, Consumer Insights, Syndicated Data Analysis, Business Analysis, ProSpace, PowerPoint, JDA, Excel, Analytics
Education
George Mason University 1994 — 1997
BA, Communication
Big Heart Pet Brands December 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - Present
Skills
Data Analysis, Supply Chain, Consumer Products, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, Inventory Management
Education
Missouri State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Missouri State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Marketing Ads/ Promotions
Sure Strategic Brand Consulting November 2013 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2010 - November 2013
Big Heart Pet Brands August 2008 - January 2010
Furitechnics USA, Inc February 2007 - June 2008
The Clorox Company September 2002 - February 2007
Diageo March 2001 - March 2002
Toysrus.com June 2000 - December 2000
Gillette April 1998 - June 2000
Ocean Spray Cranberries January 1996 - April 1998
The Advisory Board Company January 1992 - June 1993
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Marketing, Leadership, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Brand Development, Digital Marketing
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 1993 — 1995
MBA
Middlebury College 1987 — 1991
BA
Big Heart Pet Brands November 2012 - Present
Del Monte Foods 2003 - 2012
Skills
IT Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Risk Management, Governance, ERP, Business Process..., Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Process, Internal Audit, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Delaware Valley University
Bachelor's Degree
Duquesne University
Master's Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching
Robert Morris University
Master's Degree, Information Technology
Youngstown State University
Engineering/Information Technology
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2014 - Present
HJ Heinz April 2011 - September 2014
Media One October 2008 - April 2011
Quality Life Services December 2005 - September 2007
GMR Marketing June 2004 - October 2005
GMR Marketing June 2004 - October 2005
Edward Jones July 2003 - April 2004
Iron Mountain December 2000 - August 2002
Skills
Project Management, Consulting, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Sustainability, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Leadership, Market Research, Marketing, Management, Strategy, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management
Education
Duquesne University 2009 — 2010
MBA-Master
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 1999 — 2003
BSBA-Bachelor of Science
Younger Optics September 2015 - Present
EnCorps STEM Teachers Program June 2015 - Present
Impossible Foods Inc. December 2014 - May 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2014 - December 2014
The Clorox Company November 2012 - May 2014
Clorox Research & Development August 2007 - November 2012
Dreyers Grand Ice Cream January 2005 - August 2007
Procter & Gamble May 2002 - January 2005
Cordis June 2001 - August 2001
Cordis January 2000 - June 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, R&D, Product Innovation, Process Improvement, Chemical Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Process Simulation, Chemistry, Food Processing, Process Engineering, HACCP, Formulation, Packaging, HPLC, HAACP
Education
Florida State University 2000 — 2002
Master's degree
University of Florida 1995 — 1999
BS
Advantage Sales & Marketing July 2012 - Present
Advantage Sales & Marketing December 2008 - July 2012
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2005 - November 2008
Bayer 2001 - 2005
Bayer 1999 - 2001
Bayer May 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Healthcare, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Sales, FMCG, AC Nielsen, Product Development, Trade Marketing, Key Account Development, Disease Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Brand Management, Territory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Intelligence, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Nielsen, IRI, Medical Terminology
Education
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business 1995 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
B.S., Biochemistry
Big Heart Pet Brands December 2013 - Present
Del Monte Foods July 2010 - December 2013
Del Monte Foods August 2004 - July 2010
Masterfoods November 2000 - October 2003
Skills
Consumer Products, Food Science, Project Management, Food, Food Processing, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Flavors, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Dairy, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Microbiology
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Biochemistry
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2011 - Present
StarKist October 2008 - May 2011
Kraft October 2006 - July 2007
Peace Corps May 2002 - November 2005
Education
Colorado State University 1997 — 2001
Big Heart Pet Brands March 2003 - Present
StarKist August 2000 - March 2003
HJ Heinz World HQ June 1999 - August 2000
H.J. Heinz – Tegel Foods Division May 1998 - June 1999
H.J. Heinz Internal Audit Division September 1996 - May 1998
Heinz Wattie's - An HJ Heinz Company June 1995 - September 1996
Heinz Wattie's - An HJ Heinz Company August 1993 - June 1995
Heinz Wattie's March 1992 - August 1993
Not Applicable September 1991 - March 1992
ELEMETA HOLDINGS LIMITED January 1991 - September 1991
Skills
Financial Analysis, Management, Forecasting, AC Nielsen, Budgets, Analysis, Supply Chain
Education
Massey University 1993 — 1995
University of Auckland 1984 — 1988
Category Management Association
Certified Professional Strategic Advisor (CPSA)
Calgon Carbon Corporation July 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2013 - July 2014
HJ Heinz July 2013 - August 2013
HJ Heinz May 2012 - July 2013
HJ Heinz April 2010 - May 2012
HJ Heinz December 2008 - April 2010
HJ Heinz November 2007 - December 2008
HJ Heinz November 2006 - November 2007
HJ Heinz April 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Portfolio Management, Strategy Development, eSourcing, Purchasing, SAP, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Food, Global Sourcing, Food Service, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Merchandising, BPCS, International Business..., Manufacturing, Consumer Products, CPG Industry, External Manufacturing, Strategy, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, FMCG, Logistics, Materials Management, Production Planning, Inventory Control, Ariba, P&L Management, Spend Analysis, Food Safety, Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, P&L, Supplier Negotiation, Warehouse Management
Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2004
BSBA, Management
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2014 - May 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - August 2014
Del Monte Foods, Inc. January 2013 - February 2014
Marketing Consulting Associates (MCAworks) September 2012 - December 2012
Marketing Consulting Associates (MCAworks) August 2010 - August 2012
Marketing Consulting Associates (MCAworks) June 2007 - July 2010
The Nielsen Company July 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Product Development, Strategy, Business Strategy, Brand Management, Segmentation, Analytics, Marketing Research, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Customer Insight
Education
Kenyon College 2002 — 2006
BA, Economics
Big Heart Pet Brands March 2014 - Present
Colgate Palmolive - Hill's Pet Nutrition Division January 2010 - March 2014
Colgate Palmolive - Hill's Pet Nutrition Division May 2007 - January 2010
Hill's Pet Nutrition Colgate Palmolive July 2004 - April 2007
IRI September 2001 - July 2004
GfK 1998 - 2001
Skills
FMCG, Forecasting, Market Research, Consumer Panels, Business Analysis, Segmentation, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Customer Insight, Marketing Mix Modeling, Pricing, Market Intelligence, Behavioral Targeting, Data Integration, Scenario Analysis, Supplier Negotiation, IRI, Brand Equity, Nielsen, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Categorization, Marketing Research, Consumer Products, Business Insights, Trade Marketing, Global Marketing, Consumer Insight, Pricing Strategy
Education
Xavier University - Williams College of Business 1991 — 1992
MBA, International Business
Miami University 1986 — 1990
BS Marketing; BA German
The J.M. Smucker Company June 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - June 2014
Del Monte Foods February 2012 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods February 2010 - February 2012
Del Monte Foods October 2008 - February 2010
Del Monte Foods January 2007 - October 2008
Del Monte Foods March 2005 - December 2006
Del Monte Foods March 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Global Sourcing, Operations Management, Analytics, Business Process..., Strategy, Supply Chain..., Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Financial..., Risk Analysis, Monte Carlo, Statistics, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Analysis, Pricing, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, P, Management, Consumer Products, Inventory Management, Logistics
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business
MS, Supply Chain Management
Ohio University
MBA, Business Administration
Robert Morris University
BS, Finance
WESCO Distribution August 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2003 - August 2015
Skills
Process Improvement, IT Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Business Process..., Analysis, Information Security, SAP, Risk Management, Accounting, ERP, Business Analysis, Enterprise Risk..., Business Process
Education
Robert Morris University 2001 — 2004
D Sc, Information Systems and Communication
Duquesne University
MBA, Accounting concentration
Duquesne University
MS, MIS
Westminster College (PA)
BA, Business Administration
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2014 - Present
Heinz North America April 2012 - September 2014
HJ Heinz 2009 - April 2012
HJ Heinz August 2007 - 2009
84 Lumber July 2001 - July 2007
Skills
Negotiation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Food Service, Purchasing, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, Supply Management, Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Food, eSourcing, Forecasting, Product Development, Logistics, Supply Chain..., Materials Management, Six Sigma, Demand Planning, Supplier Development, Spend Analysis
Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, Foreign Language / Education
University of Pittsburgh
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - Present
Turtle Beach January 2014 - May 2014
The Dannon Company 2006 - August 2013
The Dannon Company 2002 - 2006
Skills
MS Office (with..., IRI, ContractPro..., Sales, Budgets, Business Planning, Income Statement, Retail, Consumer Products, Pricing, Strategy, IRI, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, FMCG, SAP, Financial Analysis, Customer Insight, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Competitive Analysis, Finance, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Variance Analysis
Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, Magna cum Laude
Big Heart Pet Brands 2011 - Present
Del Monte Foods, Inc. 2008 - 2011
Del Monte Foods, Inc. 2007 - 2008
PepsiCo 2005 - 2007
Kellogg Company 2003 - 2004
Altria 1999 - 2003
United States Air Force 1994 - 1998
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Marketing, Trade Marketing, Business Development, Customer Insight, Category Insights, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Forecasting, IRI, Retail, Leadership, Sales
Education
Arizona State University West
M.B.A.
The University of Texas at Arlington
B.A.
Blue Mountain Health System July 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - June 2014
Viamedia September 2011 - November 2013
Viamedia, LLC February 2007 - September 2011
Viamedia, LLC July 2004 - February 2007
W. B. Saunders Company January 1998 - May 2002
The Haworth Press 1995 - 1997
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Posting, Copy Editing, Financial Accounting, Accounting Applications, MAS500, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Online Marketing, Accounting, Budgets, Financial Reporting
Education
Cedar Crest College 2009 — 2014
Post-Baccalaureate CPA certificate, 4.0/4.0 GPA
DeSales University 1991 — 1995
B.A., English/Communications
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands August 2012 - April 2014
Hill's Pet Nutrition September 2011 - July 2012
The Nutro Company (Mars Inc.) August 2007 - September 2011
Kemin Industries September 2003 - 2007
Hospira 2003 - 2004
Skills
GMP, R&D, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, HACCP, Chemistry, Project Management, Extrusion, Quality System, Engineering
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 2003
BS, Chemical Engineering
Iowa State University 1996 — 2003
BS, Biology
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands (formerly Del Monte Foods Pet Division) September 2014 - July 2015
Del Monte Foods, Inc. May 2013 - September 2014
Del Monte Foods' Pet Division (predecessor to Big Heart Pet Brands) September 2012 - May 2013
Deutsche Bank July 2011 - July 2012
Deutsche Bank June 2010 - August 2010
ChinaVest August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Market Research, SharePoint, Budget Reconciliation, Budget Monitoring, Nielsen, Nielsen Nitro, Shopper Marketing, Pets, Analysis, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Integrated Marketing, Integrated Business..., Budgets, Budget Forecasts, Microsoft Excel, Hyperion Reports, Hyperion Financial..., Aprimo, Brand Development, Brand Equity, Valuation, Investment Banking, Bloomberg
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 2007 — 2011
BSc, Finance
Miramonte High School 2005 — 2007
High School Diploma
Choate Rosemary Hall 2003 — 2005
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2014 - Present
DAVA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2007 - June 2014
Taro Pharmaceuticals 2003 - June 2014
Del Monte Foods 2002 - June 2014
Cains Foods 1991 - June 2014
Ahlstrom 1998 - 2005
American Beverage 1998 - 2002
SSA Global 1987 - 2002
SSA - System Software Associates 1987 - 2002
HJ Heinz 1999 - 2001
Skills
ERP, RPG, EDI, IBM iSeries, BPCS, Integration, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, SQL, Supply Chain, Microsoft SQL Server, Liaison Delta/ECS, DiTranslator/Unite!, Team Leadership, Solution Architecture, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Software, Process Improvement, Oracle, Change Management, ITIL, IT Management, SOA, Disaster Recovery, Business Process Design, SaaS, Visio, Software Project..., Business Process, ETL, Data Warehousing, Databases, SAP, Software Documentation, DB2, Management, Software Implementation, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Project Management, XML, SharePoint, CLP, Software Development, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Gathering, PL/SQL, Business Process..., FTP, Force.com
Education
Central Connecticut State University
BS, Software Engineering
Del Monte Foods, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2013 - June 2014
Del Monte Foods July 2012 - June 2013
PepsiCo July 2005 - July 2012
Mervyn's September 2000 - June 2005
Skills
Strategic Financial..., Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Grocery, Leadership, Retail, Supply Chain, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Management
Education
Colorado State University
BS, Business Administration
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2005 - Present
Sagebrush Corporation/Tandem Library Group 2000 - 2005
Frito Lay 1998 - 2000
Skills
FMLA, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Performance Management, HR Policies, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Human Resources, Employment Law, Organizational..., Recruiting, Leadership Development, Legal Compliance, Labor Relations, Succession Planning
Education
Kansas State University 1993 — 1996
Bachelors in Business, Human Resources
Highland Community College 1990 — 1992
Associates of Arts, General
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods March 2013 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods January 2012 - March 2013
HJ Heinz July 2006 - May 2011
Skills
Cognos, i2 Demand Planner, Manugistics, AC Nielsen, Consumer Products, Analytics, Forecasting, Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Demand Planning, FMCG, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Strategy, Production Operations Management, Information Systems, Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University 2002 — 2006
BS, Business Administration and Minor in Japanese
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods June 2012 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods June 2006 - June 2012
Del Monte Foods January 2004 - May 2006
Del Monte Foods, Inc. January 2002 - December 2003
H.J. Heinz Company January 2001 - December 2001
H.J. Heinz Company October 2000 - December 2001
FedEx Ground September 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Business Process..., Consumer Products, Data Analysis, IT Management, Leadership, Business Process, ERP, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain
Education
Duquesne University 2002 — 2005
MBA, Management & Finance Concentrations
University of Pittsburgh 1995 — 1999
B.A., Political Science
Upper St. Clair High School 1991 — 1995
Big Heart Pet Brands July 2005 - Present
H. Warshow and Sons, Inc. 1988 - 2005
Skills
EHS, Safety Management..., HACCP, Workers Compensation, Ergonomics, Continuous Improvement, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Risk Assessment, Hazardous Materials, Root Cause Analysis, Environmental..., ISO, Environmental Compliance, Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Safety, 5S, HAZWOPER, Waste Management
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 2014 — 2016
Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
University of Pittsburgh 1982 — 1986
BS, Biology
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2005 - Present
Cessna Aircraft Company April 1998 - February 2003
Cessna Aircraft Company January 1996 - February 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, EHS, ISO, Operations Management, Kaizen, Quality System
Education
Friends University 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Central Missouri 1987 — 1992
BSBA, Marketing
Halstead 1976 — 1983
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2004 - Present
CROSSMARK April 1999 - March 2004
Bradshaw North January 1995 - April 1998
Skills
Grocery, AC Nielsen, Customer Development, Sales, Retail, IRI, Consumer Products, Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Management
Education
CSU Chico
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Big Heart Pet Brands November 2012 - Present
Goodyear Tire and Rubber October 2007 - November 2012
FMC Technologies May 2004 - October 2007
CNH Industrial January 2001 - May 2004
Curtis Machine Company June 1998 - January 2001
Fairbanks Morse May 1995 - August 1997
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Time Study, Kanban, Six Sigma, FMEA, Toyota Production System, DMAIC, Unigraphics, Manufacturing..., MRP, Engineering Management, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
University of Nebraska 2001 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Kansas State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Industrial Engineering
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods September 2013 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods May 2012 - September 2013
MetPlas, Inc. May 2010 - May 2012
Little Earth Productions, Inc. May 2009 - May 2010
Fiorucci Foods Inc. December 2007 - May 2009
Smart Parts, Inc. March 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement, ERP, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Procurement, Product Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Vendor Relationship...
Education
Mercyhurst College 2000 — 2004
B.A., Criminal Justice
Dogswell June 2014 - February 2015
Big Heart Pet Brands March 2014 - June 2014
Del Monte Foods 2002 - February 2014
HJ Heinz 1995 - 2002
Quaker Oats 1981 - 1995
Skills
Food Science, Food, Food Processing, Extrusion, Product Development, Food Technology, R&D, Commercialization, Team Leadership, Food Industry, Quality Systems, Product Innovation, Research, Problem Solving, pet food technology, Ingredients, Food Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., Innovation Management, Analytical Chemistry, Product Management, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Dairy, Quality System
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1992
MS, Food Science
Illinois Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
BS, Chemistry
The J.M. Smucker Company August 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods May 2013 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods 2008 - April 2013
Del Monte Foods 2007 - 2008
Unilever 2004 - 2007
Altria 1998 - 2003
Altria 1997 - 1998
Altria 1995 - 1997
Altria 1995 - 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Private Label, Category Management, Strategy, Business Planning, Trade Marketing, Leadership, Sales, Program Management, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Management, E-commerce, Marketing, Product Development, Account Management
Education
University of Kentucky 1996 — 1997
MBA course work, Marketing
Indiana University Bloomington 1989 — 1993
BS, Marketing
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2013 - Present
Skills
CPFR, Supply Chain, Wal-Mart, AC Nielsen, Retail, Consumer Products, Microsoft Office, Analytics, Customer Insight, Presentations, Leadership, Spectra, Retail Link, Supply Chain Management
Education
John Brown University 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business
John Brown University 2005 — 2009
B.S., Business Administration - Minor in Marketing
Big Heart Pet Brands November 1994 - Present
R.R. Donnelly Direct (formerly Communicolor and UARCO) May 1989 - November 1994
Communicolor (formerly UARCO) May 1987 - May 1989
UARCO June 1985 - May 1987
Skills
Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Payroll, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, PeopleSoft, Financial Statements, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Journal Entries, Internal Controls, Financial Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Process Improvement, Fixed Assets, Finance, QuickBooks, Invoicing
Education
Iowa State University - College of Business 1981 — 1985
BBA, Accounting
Big Heart Pet Brands May 2013 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands August 2012 - May 2013
Del Monte Foods, Inc. August 2011 - August 2012
John Brown University August 2010 - December 2011
Del Monte Foods, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Pool and Spa Service May 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Databases, Customer Satisfaction, Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Social Media, Event Planning, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Customer Service
Education
John Brown University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
John Brown University 2007 — 2011
Business Administration and Management, General
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands August 2012 - March 2014
Del Monte Foods, Inc. December 2011 - August 2012
Del Monte Foods, Inc. September 2010 - December 2011
Del Monte Foods, Inc. August 2009 - September 2010
Del Monte Foods, Inc. February 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Managed Inventory, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Consumer Products, Pricing, Demand Planning, Packaging, Leadership, Management, FMCG, Supply Chain Management, Product Development
Education
California University of Pennsylvania
MBA, Business
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's, Business Administration and Management
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods July 1990 - February 2014
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Corporate FP&A, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Balance Sheet Forecast..., Customer Insight, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategy, Shopper Marketing, Cash Flow Forecasting &..., Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Budgets, Business Planning, Change Management, P&L, Pricing, Project Management, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Risk Management, Treasury
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance
Visa June 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands November 2010 - June 2015
Yahoo! July 2009 - July 2010
Impax Laboratories September 2008 - December 2008
Impax Laboratories September 2007 - February 2008
U.S. Navy - USS Essex (LHD-2) August 2003 - August 2007
Skills
Leadership, Management, Data Entry, Administrative..., Blogging, Time Management, Westlaw, Notary Public, Social Networking, Invoicing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Calendaring, Process Scheduler, Analysis, Team Building, Administrative..., Social Media, Entrepreneurship, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard, ExpenseWire.com, Serengeti Tracker, WebTMS, Kenandy ERP, BPCS, BoardVantage, Merrill DataSite, Ariba, GEMS (subsidiary..., R-ADM, SKED, OMMS-NG, NALCOMIS, Workday, Contract Management, Wire Transfers, Check Request, Legal Writing, Legal Research
Education
California State University-East Bay 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Paralegal Studies
DeVry University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Technical Management
Mahea Uchiyama Center for International Dance 2008 — 2014
Tahitian Ori and Hula Classes
C&S Wholesale Grocers September 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2013 - July 2015
DUN & BRADSTREET NYSE: DNB; $1.7 billion; 5500+ employees August 2007 - October 2012
DUN & BRADSTREET NYSE: DNB; $1.7 billion; 5500+ employees August 2007 - August 2010
EMIRATES FOODSTUFF & MINERAL WATER COMPANY UAE food & beverage company; $150 million; 620+ employees February 2007 - July 2007
PROCTER & GAMBLE Fortune 500; $65 billion; 130,000+ employees January 2005 - February 2007
THE GILLETTE COMPANY Fortune 500 $10 billion; 30,000+ employe June 2002 - January 2005
THE GILLETTE COMPANY Fortune 500 $10 billion; 30,000+ employees October 1997 - June 2002
THE GILLETTE COMPANY Fortune 500 $10 billion; 30,000+ employees February 1996 - October 1997
THE GILLETTE COMPANY Fortune 500 $10 billion; 30,000+ employees January 1992 - February 1996
Education
Institute of Business Administration 1984 — 1988
MBA, Marketing
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods, Inc. July 2013 - February 2014
Nestle Purina October 2006 - July 2013
Missouri Western State University--St. Joseph, MO August 2009 - June 2013
Indiana University Bloomington May 2004 - September 2006
Indiana University Bloomington June 1998 - June 2004
Florida Atlantic University June 1997 - June 1998
Florida Atlantic University May 1997 - December 1997
Florida Atlantic University August 1996 - June 1997
Jane Goodall Institute, Lion Country Safari August 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Science, Experimental Design, Statistics, Research, Animal Behavior, Product Development, Consumer Products, Leadership, R&D, Dogs, Product Innovation, Cross-functional Team..., Psychology, Management, Physiology, Sensory Evaluation, Research Design, Behavior, Laboratory, Pets, Teaching, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Customer Insight, Higher Education, Behavior Modification, Food Science, Training, Cats, Lifesciences, Project Management, Developmental Psychology, Hormones, University Teaching, Quantitative Research, SPSS, Strategic Thinking, Consumer Insight, Innovation, Science Writing, Marketing Research, Technical Writing, GLP, Life Sciences, Scientific Writing, Segmentation, Qualitative Research, Consumer Behaviour, Animal Welfare
Education
Indiana University 1998 — 2006
Doctorate of Philosophy, Biology, Behavior, and Neuroscience
Florida Atlantic University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Big Heart Pet Brands 1995 - Present
Quaker Oats 1987 - 1995
Anderson Clayton / Gaines 1983 - 1987
General Foods 1979 - 1983
Skills
Consumer Products, Food Science, R&D, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Data Analysis, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Industry, Ingredients, Strategy, Extrusion, New Technology..., Process Engineering, Flavors, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Scale-up, Creativity Skills
Education
University of Kansas 1977 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Benedictine College 1974 — 1977
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2014 - Present
Morale Welfare and Recreation November 2013 - June 2014
EarlyWorks Children's Museum September 2012 - June 2014
Mad Science of Myrtle Beach October 2011 - June 2012
Dakota Watch Company October 2009 - September 2011
Coastal Carolina University August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Teaching, Classroom, Science, Student Affairs, Research, Customer Service, Sales, Laboratory, Student Development, Academic Advising, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Time Management
Education
Coastal Carolina University 2009 — 2011
Coastal, Marine, and Wetlands Studies
Mississippi State University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor's of Science, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods Company September 1994 - February 2014
The Clorox Company September 1985 - August 1994
PwC August 1984 - August 1985
Hood & Strong, LLP July 1981 - May 1984
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, CPA, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, International Tax, Public Speaking
Education
Golden Gate University 1983 — 1986
Master of Science (MS), Taxation
California State University-Chico 1979 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Diablo Valley College 1977 — 1979
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Accounting and Business/Management
De La Salle High School 1973 — 1977
High School Diploma
Big Heart Pet Brands February 2014 - Present
Del Monte Foods September 2011 - February 2014
Del Monte Foods December 2007 - September 2011
Atlantic Precast Concrete May 1993 - December 2007
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain
Education
Saint Joseph's University 1997 — 1999
Master of Science (MS), Safety and Environmental Management
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Safety Science
Big Heart Pet Brands August 2012 - Present
Acosta Sales & Marketing August 2006 - August 2012
Issues & Answers Network, Inc. August 2005 - August 2006
Discovery Communications September 1996 - March 2002
Education
East Carolina University 1994 — 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 3.9
East Carolina University 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, 3.4
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2015 - Present
PepsiCo October 2014 - April 2015
Reser's Fine Foods May 2013 - October 2014
Reser's Fine Foods May 2011 - May 2013
Kerry Ingredients March 2008 - May 2011
Reser's Fine Foods July 2005 - March 2008
Kerry Ingredients April 2002 - July 2005
SGS July 2001 - April 2002
Kansas Department of Commerce February 1997 - July 2001
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food Processing, Quality Assurance, Food, GMP, Food Industry
Education
Kansas State University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Feed Science & Management
Big Heart Pet Brands April 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods April 2008 - April 2013
ConAgra Foods September 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Autonomous Maintenance, Lean Management, Lean Tools, Six Sigma Green Belt-..., Lean Six..., Lean Six Sigma Black..., Master Certificate..., TPM Pillar..., Proctor and Gamble..., TPM, Quality Mangement, HACCP, Manufacturing Operations, Change Management, Planned Preventative..., Predictive Maintenance, 5S, 5 Why, Root Cause Analysis, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Kaizen, Quality Management, SPC, Shopper Marketing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Leadership, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, GMP, Manufacturing..., Quality System
Education
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Juniata College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Biology, General
Big Heart Pet Brands October 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2010 - October 2014
Crosswind Industries, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Quality Control, Highly detail oriented, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, FDA, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, SharePoint, Chemistry, UV/Vis, Gas Chromatography, Food Processing, Food Science, Analytical Techniques
Education
Highland Community College 2001 — 2003
Sabetha High
Sabetha High
Big Heart Pet Brands
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Management, Product Development, 5S, Consumer Products
Education
American InterContinental University 2015 — 2018
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology, 3.57
Liberty Tax Service October 2014 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2008 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2008 - Present
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. December 2007 - May 2008
Ilpea Industries September 2000 - September 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Turbo Tax, Oracle, QuickBooks, Red Prairie, WMS Implementations, SQL, BPCS
Education
Columbia Southern University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services
Athens State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Big Heart Pet Brands September 2010 - Present
Deloitte October 2008 - July 2010
Deloitte June 2005 - October 2008
Duquesne University August 2002 - May 2006
Allegheny Valley School District August 2000 - August 2004
Tempest Computing May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Enterprise Software, Security, Troubleshooting, Cross-functional Team..., Business Continuity, Process Improvement, Management, Information Security, Business Analysis, ERP, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Strategy
Education
Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Concentrations in Information Systems Management & Accounting Information Systems, 3.9
Big Heart Pet Brands January 2015 - June 2015
Education
Michigan State University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging Science