Blommer Chocolate Co.
Blommer Chocolate Company is a fully integrated chocolate manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois, and is considered to be the largest and oldest independent cocoa bean processor in North America and largest chocolate ingredient supplier. Headquarters: Chicago, IL Founded: 1939 Type of business: Private Area served: North America Founders: Henry Blommer, Al Blommer, Bernard Blommer
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Blommer Chocolate Co. Employees
Mel-O-Cream Donuts International, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. July 2012 - December 2012
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. June 2011 - July 2012
Institute for Food Safety & Health / US-FDA October 2009 - April 2012
Pioneer Industries January 2008 - May 2009
Darshan Gram Udyog May 2007 - December 2007
Agro Dutch Industries Limited January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
HACCP, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, GMP, SQF, Quality Assurance, Food Chemistry, Management, Food Packaging, Quality System, BRC, Microbiology, Ingredients, Product Development, Quality Management, Food Science, Food Manufacturing, Hygiene, Food Technology, Continuous Improvement, GFSI, Statistics, Business Innovation, Validation, Quality Auditing, Sensory Evaluation, R&D, Process Improvement, Bakery, Dairy, Meat, Food, Food Quality, Quality Control, Manufacturing
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2009 — 2012
MS, Food Safety & Technology, GPA 3.88
Guru Nanak Dev University 2004 — 2008
B.Tech., Food Technology, GPA 3.72
Dasmesh public school 1997 — 2002
Samuel Shapiro & Company, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Lehigh University August 2012 - Present
Her Campus Media July 2014 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. June 2014 - August 2014
Lilly Pulitzer May 2013 - August 2013
Melt Down Grilled Cheese April 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Facebook, PowerPoint, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Cashiering, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Social Networking, Critical Thinking, Access, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Research, Leadership
Education
Lehigh University 2012 — 2016
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Blommer Chocolate Co. December 1988 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Company December 1988 - Present
New York Board of Trade 1988 - Present
Cocoa Merchants Association of America February 2012 - February 2015
The World Cocoa Foundation January 2008 - December 2010
The Blommer Chocolate Company June 2001 - July 2009
The Blommer Chocolate Company 1994 - 2001
Skills
Licenced Cocoa Grader, Public Speaking, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability, Commodity, Regulations, International Trade, Project Management, Cocoa, Supply Chain, Strategy, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Hedging, Corporate Social..., NGOs, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Agriculture, Rural Development, Food Industry, Sustainable Development, Agribusiness, International..., Food, Africa, Food Safety, Ingredients, Economic Development, Food Security, Microfinance, Capacity Building, Sustainable Business, Social Entrepreneurship, Public/private..., Latin America, International Relations, Value Chain Analysis, Climate Change
Education
Franklin & Marshall College 1980 — 1984
BA, American Studies
The Blommer Chocolate Co. June 2015 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. January 2010 - May 2015
McNeil Nutritionals
Mars Inc- Chocolate and Snackfood 1996 - 2004
Skills
Product Development, Food, Quality Assurance, Product Innovation, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Food Science, R&D, Food Industry, GMP, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Confectionery, Food Processing, Team Building, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, Quality System, Food Technology, Management, Commercialization, Chocolate, Consumer Insight, Food Chemistry, Flavors, Packaging Engineering, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Innovation Management, Nutraceuticals, Open Innovation, Quality Management, Raw Materials
Education
Purdue University 1992 — 1996
Bachelors of Science, Food Science
Blommer Chocolate Co. February 2006 - Present
Nestlé USA/Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream 2005 - 2006
Mars Snackfoods, USA, a division of Mars Inc. 1993 - 2005
Skills
Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Commodities, Derivatives, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Law, Risk Management, Supply Management, Commodity, Procurement, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Commodity Markets, Global Sourcing, Commodity Risk..., Sourcing, Pricing
Education
University of Rhode Island 1990 — 1992
M.A., Resource Economics, Maritime Business and Law, Fisheries Science
RedStar Property Management February 2012 - Present
MKT Properties September 2013 - July 2014
XPlus Real Estate February 2013 - September 2013
Midwest Diversified Technologies Micropiling November 2011 - August 2013
ADM Cocoa May 2010 - November 2011
Blommer Chocolate Co. December 2007 - April 2010
Bloch Lumber Company May 2006 - November 2007
Skills
CRM, B2B, Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Budgets, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Analysis, Real Estate, Residential Homes, Team Building, Property Management
Education
University of Iowa 2002 — 2006
BA, English/Business, 3.23
California Cereal Company September 2014 - Present
California Cereal Products.INC. September 2014 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. April 2014 - August 2014
Mattson & Co. November 2013 - March 2014
Fort Bayou Cafe August 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Food Safety, Food Science, Food, Food Service, Sensory Evaluation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, HACCP
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science and Technology
Blommer Chocolate Co. June 2014 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. 1990 - 2011
Borden Research Center January 1986 - October 1989
Hershey Chocolate company April 1985 - October 1986
Borden Dairy Company January 1983 - February 1985
Skills
Troubleshooting..., Quality Control, Laboratory Skills, Customer Liason, Research and Development, Equipment Selection, Process Efficiency, Sensory Evaluation, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Product Development
Education
Penn State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Food Science
Blommer Chocolate Co. August 2010 - Present
USDA-ARS June 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Food Science, R&D, Product Development, Flavors, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Technology, Microsoft Office, Confectionery, Food Manufacturing, Chocolate, Product Innovation, Food Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., Food Quality, GC-MS, Functional Foods, Food, Sample Preparation
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2010
Master of Science (MS), Food Science
Illinois Wesleyan University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Financo, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Merrill Lynch April 2013 - December 2013
Blommer Chocolate Co. 2012 - 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Research, Public Speaking, Financial Modeling, Leadership, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis
Education
Georgetown University 2012 — 2016
Finance, International Business
The Episcopal Academy 2001 — 2012
Blommer Chocolate Co. March 2014 - Present
Louis Dreyfus Commodities January 2013 - February 2014
Ecoval Dairy Trade December 2011 - December 2012
Ecoval Dairy Trade June 2011 - November 2011
Penn State University January 2010 - May 2011
Education
Penn State University 2007 — 2011
BS, Agribusiness Management
BR Funsten / Tom Duffy Company September 2009 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. November 2001 - July 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Financial Statement..., Account Reconciliation, Cash Flow, Financial Analysis, Credit, Financial Accounting, Finance, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Modeling
Education
Chabot College
Associate's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Allstate June 2014 - Present
Allstate July 2012 - June 2014
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - Mile Square Health Center January 2012 - April 2012
Woodward, Inc. May 2011 - August 2011
Blommer Chocolate Co. September 2010 - December 2010
Woodward, Inc. May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Work Productivity..., Production Planning &..., Operations Research, Quality Control &..., Regression Applications..., Financial Engineering, Safety Engineering, Ergonomics, Facility Layout &..., Lean Manufacturing, Process Redesign, 5S, Six Sigma, Analysis, Business Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2012
Industrial Engineering, Engineering
Citizens Budget Commission June 2013 - May 2014
NYC Office of the Comptroller June 2012 - August 2012
Nuveen Investments January 2008 - July 2011
Blommer Chocolate Co. May 2007 - January 2008
UBS O'Connor September 2006 - March 2007
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
MPA, Urban Policy
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
BBA, Finance & International Business
Lehigh County Historical Society September 2007 - Present
Cadient Group October 2004 - Present
RTG Computer Services (private practice) July 2004 - Present
Cadient Group January 2005 - May 2005
Chartwell Advisory Group, Ltd. January 1998 - July 2004
Prophet 21 December 1995 - January 1998
Prophet 21 June 1992 - November 1995
Blommer Chocolate Co. 1987 - 1992
Skills
Servers, Windows Server, Routers, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Databases, Windows, Switches, XP, Windows XP, VPN, Wireless Routers, Hubs, Computer Repair, Software Installation, Networking, Microsoft Office, Remote Desktop Services, Data Migration, Technical Documentation, Laptops
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 1987 — 1992
BSBA, Business Information Systems (BIS) and Accounting
Blommer Chocolate Co. February 2011 - Present
Intermetro September 2007 - February 2011
AmerisourceBergen November 2004 - September 2007
Wiremold Brooks Electronics Division 1999 - 2004
Skills
Human Resources, Payroll, Training, Succession Planning, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, HR Policies, HRIS, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Coaching, Recruiting, Performance Appraisal, HR Consulting
Education
Rutgers University School of Law - Camden
Blommer Chocolate Co. August 2015 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. July 2011 - Present
Asher's Chocolates June 2010 - September 2010
Campbell Soup Company January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Food Science, Product Development, Food, Testing, Manufacturing, Chocolate, Food Technology, R&D, Quality Assurance, Food Industry, Research, Food Safety, HACCP, Microsoft Office, Excel, Sensory Evaluation, Microsoft Excel, Sanitation, Bakery, Food Microbiology, Cooking, Inventory Management, Food & Beverage, Baking, Food Service, Product Innovation, Food Chemistry, Laboratory, Food Manufacturing, Flavors, Dairy, Confectionery
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Food Marketing
Drexel University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Culinary Science/Culinology
PMCA Panning Course
IBM December 2010 - Present
IBM September 2008 - November 2010
IBM September 2006 - August 2008
IBM February 2005 - August 2006
IBM October 2003 - January 2005
IBM June 2000 - September 2003
Lehigh University August 1998 - May 2000
Ciba Specialty Chemicals November 1996 - July 1998
Blommer Chocolate Co. April 1993 - October 1996
Skills
Procurement, Accounting, Management, Business Analysis, Analysis, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Leadership
Education
Lehigh University - College of Business and Economics 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Delaware - Lerner College of Business and Economics 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Blommer Chocolate Co. February 2013 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. June 2012 - February 2013
INTI Contracting Company February 2011 - June 2012
Campbell Soup Company 1985 - 1999
Campbell Soup Company September 1985 - August 1992
Kraft Foods June 1982 - August 1985
Skills
Metrics, GMP, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Management, Ingredients, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Food Science, Food, Food Processing
Education
Penn State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Blommer Chocolate Co. May 2014 - Present
Church Hill Gardens, LLC January 2009 - Present
Metro Public Adjustment, Inc. May 2009 - Present
CE&IC 2002 - 2012
Roche Vitamins 2000 - 2002
Roche Vitamins, Inc. 1991 - 2000
Skills
Licensed Public Adjuster, Project Manager, Process Design, Claims, Insurance, Home, Policy, Insurance Claims, Claim, Property & Casualty..., Claims Management, Licensing, Property Damage, Adjustments, Commercial Lines, Property Claims, Commercial Insurance, Chemical Engineering, Project Management, Project Engineering, Project Estimation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cosmetics, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Design for Manufacturing, Inspection, Engineering, Construction, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Training, Budgets, Fire Management, Manufacturing, Restoration, Small Business, Team Building
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1994 — 1998
Graduate Certificate, Management Engineering
Clarkson University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Watertown High School
Blommer Chocolate Co June 1985 - Present
Skills
Food Science, Food Industry, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, Confectionery, HACCP, Ingredients, Food Processing, Chocolate, Quality Assurance, Food Technology, Food, Flavors, Dairy, SQF, Bakery, Food Manufacturing
Education
Penn State University 1981 — 1985
BS, Food Science
Blommer Chocolate Co. September 2012 - Present
IQAir North America, Inc April 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Trade Shows, Sales, Marketing, Account Management, Customer Service, Sales Management, Microsoft Office
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources & Business Education
Pasadena City College 2000 — 2002
Associate's degree
Blommer Chocolate Co. April 1996 - Present
Skills
Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Excel, Consolidation, US GAAP, Financial Analysis, Monthly Close, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Forecasting, Cash Flow, Audit, Budgeting, Tax, Budgets
Education
Westvalley College 1979 — 1981
AA, Accounting
Santa Clara University 1974 — 1978
BA, English/German
OCIO, State of California (formerly DTS, formerly Teale Data Center) November 2006 - Present
San Joaquin Chemicals, Inc. November 2004 - November 2006
Ecolab March 2003 - November 2004
Nalco Chemical Company September 2001 - March 2003
Blommer Chocolate Co. September 1999 - September 2001
United States Navy June 1995 - September 1999
Education
University Of Phoenix 2002 — 2003
Business
Naval Engineering A School 1995 — 1996
none, Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University-California State University 1989 — 1991
N/A, Criminal Law
Blommer Chocolate Co. 2001 - 2010
Lam Research January 1990 - January 2001
SSI Semiconductor Systems inc February 1988 - January 1990
Skills
NASP Certified Safety..., NASP Certified Safety..., Occupational Health and..., Safety Management, OSHA regulations, Environmental Compliance, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Mechanicial Design, Creating and Developing..., Mechanicial design, Engineering, R&D and Manufacturing, Good Manufacturing..., ECO/ECN process..., NASP Certified Safety..., Occupational Health, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Hazard Recognition, Environmental Awareness, Factory
Education
San Jose City College 1979 — 1980
Course, Precision Sheetmetal, 4.0
UCSD
30hr OSHA course (OSHA 511), OSHA standards for General Inductry
Heald College 1980 — 1981
Dipolma, E/M Drafting with Emphasis in Mechanicial Drafting
QualaWash Holdings May 2013 - Present
Sims Metal Management Limited November 2008 - January 2013
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. May 2006 - October 2008
Blommer Chocolate Co. January 2004 - May 2006
Skills
NFPA, EPA, Workers Compensation, RCRA, EHS, Environmental Management, Environmental, Sustainability, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Accident Investigation, Environmental Compliance, Behavior Based Safety, Hazardous Materials, Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Hazardous Waste..., Industrial Safety, Waste, Safety Management..., Training, Recycling, ISO 14001
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2009 — 2010
MS, Environmental Management and Sustainability
Illinois Institute of Technology 2003 — 2005
MS, Industrial Technology and Operations
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana 1996 — 2001
BS, Industrial Engineering
Blommer Chocolate Co. June 2015 - Present
Kaleidoscope Family Solutions, Inc. April 2014 - Present
PSA Healthcare March 2015 - May 2015
Resources for Human Development July 2014 - March 2015
Access Services October 2010 - January 2013
Lehigh County Conference October 2007 - July 2010
Camelot Schools of Pennsylvania August 2005 - October 2007
Step By step November 2003 - June 2005
Northwestern Human Services September 1997 - November 2003
Skills
Management, Team Building, Communication, Personal Development, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Training Delivery, Teaching, Recruiting, Program Management, Coaching, Leadership Development, Budgets, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Organizational..., Staff Development, Leadership, Policy, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Non-profits, Change Management, Public Relations, Teamwork, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Social Media, Conflict Resolution, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Mental Health, Project Planning, Human Resources, Social Services, Adolescents, Case Managment, Supervisory Skills, Program Development, Crisis Intervention, Nonprofits, Employee Training, Psychotherapy, Time Management, Psychology, Social Networking, Grant Writing, Behavioral Health
Education
Capella University 2010 — 2015
Master's Degree, Human Resource Management, Present
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, English and Psychology
Freedom High School
Armstrong World Industries October 2014 - Present
Armstrong World Industries October 2012 - October 2014
Colgate-Palmolive Company May 2008 - October 2012
Wolf Block August 2006 - May 2008
Blommer Chocolate Co January 2003 - August 2004
Jonhnson and Johnson August 1999 - January 2003
Skills
Spanish-English, Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Litigation, Legal Advice, Business Strategy, Patent Litigation, Management, Semiconductors, Freedom to Operate, Trademark Infringement, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Patentability, Due Diligence, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation
Education
Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Law, Top 18%
University of Pennsylvania 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Blommer Chocolate Co. June 2012 - Present
Skills
R&D, HACCP, GMP, Microsoft Office, Food Industry, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Processing, Dairy, Sensory Evaluation, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Ingredients, Manufacturing, Microsoft Word
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2015 — 2017
Master's Degree, Human Nutrition
Delaware Valley College 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Management
University of Vermont 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English, biology
Snackerie June 2013 - Present
CMI Division de Restaurantes March 2011 - June 2013
Falai Restaurant NYC March 2010 - July 2010
Blommer Chocolate Co. October 2006 - November 2009
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Pastry, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Entrepreneurship, Ingredients, Food Safety, Food, Leadership, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Food Science, Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
French Culinary Institute 2010 — 2010
Grand Diploma, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Purdue University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological and Food Process Engineering
Montessori
Blommer Chocolate Co. September 2014 - Present
Skills
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, ISO, Six Sigma
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
Blommer Chocolate Co. March 2011 - Present
CFLane - Nova Wood Apartments December 2010 - March 2011
Beaver Health Mart Pharmacy December 2008 - November 2010
NVR, Inc. March 2007 - 2008
Shop N Save Supermarket February 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Food Industry, Food Safety, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Chocolate, Step Up Leadership..., LIMS - Laboratory..., WMS - Warehouse..., Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office Suite, Food Processing, Recall Coordinator -...
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Finance, General, 3.8 GPA
Pennsylvania College of Technology 2001 — 2003
Electronics Engineering
InterDyn BMI October 2014 - Present
InterDyn LANAC Technology August 2013 - October 2014
Blommer Chocolate Co. June 2011 - October 2012
Skills
Microsoft Certified..., Active Directory, Desktop Administration, Computer Hardware, DNS, Microsoft Exchange, Network Administration, Microsoft CRM, Skype for Business, Application Architecture, Help Desk Support
Education
Lewis University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting and Finance
Barry Callebaut May 2015 - Present
Barry Callebaut January 2015 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. May 2014 - August 2014
Gances Catering June 2012 - January 2014
Blommer Chocolate Co. 2014 - 2014
Wegmans Food Markets June 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Culinary Skills, Cooking, Food Service, Food Safety, Menu Development, Food, Catering, Food Preparation, Restaurants, Recipes, Food & Beverage, Sanitation, Fine Dining, Baking, Restaurant Management, Pastry, Banquets, Microsoft Office
Education
Delaware Valley College 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Food Science and Technology
SUNY Delhi 2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Pontoon Solutions April 2015 - Present
Myriad Technical Services September 2014 - April 2015
Myriad Technical Services June 2014 - September 2014
BD's Mongolian Grill March 2010 - July 2014
Select Staffing of Illinois March 2014 - June 2014
Blommer Chocolate Co. May 2012 - August 2012
Mission of Hope Haiti December 2011 - December 2011
Westin Hotels & Resorts December 2010 - December 2010
Education
North Central College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Downers Grove North High School 2005 — 2009
Core Academy March 2010 - Present
Meadowcroft Wines July 2013 - December 2014
American Newzine 2010 - November 2014
Pacific Sun Newspaper July 2013 - September 2013
Riverrun Magazine 2011 - 2012
Jewish Culture Club 2011 - 2012
Blommer Chocolate Co. 2011 - 2011
Granite Kiss Productions LLC 2008 - 2010
International Spy Museum 2008 - 2009
Skills
Editorial, Blogging, Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Research, Publishing, WordPress, Proofreading, Social Media, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Email Marketing
Education
Saint Mary's College of California 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
The Catholic University of America 2007 — 2009
Musical Theatre, English Literature
Ameriprise Financial March 2007 - May 2012
Washington Post Newseek Interactive March 1996 - November 2001
Newsweek, Inc. 1993 - 1996
Blommer Chocolate Co. 1991 - 1993
Skills
Portfolio Management, Series 7, Series 66, PA Life and Health, Personal Financial..., Investment Research, Financial Metrics, Accounting Software..., Financial Report Writing, Financial Variance...
Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 1987 — 1991
B.S., Accounting
University of Pennsylvania May 2015 - Present
VWR International LLC June 2014 - August 2014
Blommer Chocolate Co. 2012 - 2012
Education
Amherst College 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics, Economics
Episcopal Academy 2008 — 2012
Kmart Corporation October 2012 - Present
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Chicago January 1994 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co November 2007 - August 2009
INX International Ink Co. January 1997 - November 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Outlook, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Training, Management, Manufacturing, Team Building, Leadership, Human Resources, Access, Product Development, Software Documentation, Inventory Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Networking, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, Sales, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Project Management, Time Management, Teamwork, Public Speaking
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 2014 — 2015
LPN, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College 2013 — 2013
BNA, Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College 2010 — 2012
Associates Degree General Studies, Nursing
Western Illinois University 1985 — 1987
Biology
Wright Jr College 1983 — 1985
Biology
Blommer Chocolate Co August 2013 - Present
Saint Xavier University December 2004 - March 2013
Saint Xavier University December 2004 - March 2008
Adams Street Iron 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Managerial, Organizational, Goal Oriented, Cold Calling, Invoicing, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Integrity, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Coaching, Managed Hosting, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Campaigns
Education
Northern Illinois University 1975 — 1979
BS, Marketing
Blommer Chocolate Co. January 2006 - Present
Skills
Procurement, Commodities, Hedging
Education
St. John's University, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
B.S., Finance, Economics
Blommer Chocolate January 2004 - Present
Blommer Chocolate 2004 - 2010
Blommer Chocolate Co. 2004 - 2010
Chicago Extruded Metals Company 1990 - 2003
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Payroll, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, HRIS
Education
Miami University 1979 — 1982
BS Personnel, Personnel
Blommer Chocolate Co. June 2011 - Present
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1999 — 2003
Masters, Business Administration
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1984 — 1989
Grosvenor April 2014 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. November 2011 - March 2014
Blommer Chocolate Co. March 2010 - October 2011
Thompson Dyke & Associates December 2007 - March 2010
Skills
Administrative..., Outlook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Research, Project Management, Sales, Event Planning, Training
Education
University of Michigan 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
AGL Resources August 2012 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. March 2009 - January 2012
LTD Commodities March 2008 - September 2009
Nestle Foods. March 1998 - December 2006
Skills
Analytical Approach, Adapt to change, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Problem Solving, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Shipping
Education
Benedictine University 1999 — 2003
BA ARTS, Business, Economics, Math
DePaul University 1991 — 1995
Attended night school classes, Liberal Arts
Blommer Chocolate Co. May 2012 - Present
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company February 2009 - May 2012
Elinar Broiler 2006 - 2009
Wayne Farms 2000 - 2006
Hudson Foods 1990 - 1996
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Meat, Poultry, Food Industry, Strategic Planning, Food, Quality Assurance, Auditing, Quality Systems, GMP, SSOP, Quality System, Food Science, SQF, Food Processing, Dairy, GFSI, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Frozen Food, Quality Control, ISO, Confectionery, Food Quality, Cross-functional Team..., BRC, Food Microbiology, Continuous Improvement, Ingredients, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Sensory Evaluation, ISO 22000, Bakery, Product Development, Sanitation, Quality Auditing
Education
The Ohio State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Technology
Brenau University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership
Blommer Chocolate Co. July 2013 - Present
Ferro Corporation June 2010 - May 2013
Ferro Corporation March 2009 - May 2013
Ferro Corporation June 2007 - June 2010
Performance Validation 2001 - 2007
Skills
GMP, V&V, Validation, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Quality System, FDA, Change Control, CAPA, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Chemistry, 21 CFR Part 11, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Computer System..., Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control
Education
Purdue University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Purdue University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Blommer Chocolate Co. October 2014 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Company September 2010 - October 2014
Specialized Technology Resources, Inc. July 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Food Science, Quality Assurance, Food, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, GMP, HACCP, Food Processing, Quality System, Food Chemistry, Food Safety, Sop, Quality Auditing, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, Quality Control, BRC, SQF
Education
Bob Jones University 2001 — 2005
BS, Pre-med Biology Emphasis
Blommer Chocolate Co. September 1999 - Present
Formica Corporation June 1988 - September 1999
Education
DeSales University 1989 — 1993
MBA, Business
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 1971 — 1975
BS, Accounting
Blommer Chocolate Co. October 1985 - Present
Education
Brennan Healing Science,BBSH 2006 — 2010
energy and consciousness
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Foods in Business
Blommer Chocolate Co. May 2012 - Present
Kerry Group March 2011 - May 2012
Afifit - Bakery Manufacturing Company 2000 - 2010
Skills
ISO, HACCP, SQF, Quality Assurance, BRC, Quality Management, Food Safety
Education
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology 2002 — 2007
M.A., Quality Assurance and Reliability
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
B.Sc., Food Engineering and Biotechnology
LUSH FRESH HANDMADE COSMETICS October 2013 - February 2015
Sam Ash Music July 2012 - November 2012
Blommer Chocolate Co. October 2011 - March 2012
Cosi May 2010 - October 2010
Culver's of Buffalo Grove February 2006 - August 2008
Game Stop August 2007 - April 2008
Moccia's Train Stop February 2001 - June 2003
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Food Industry, Lean Manufacturing, GMP, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Supply Chain, Food, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Food Manufacturing, Food Science, Retail Sales, Creative Problem Solving, Music, Music Production, Customer Service, Merchandising, Retail, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Microsoft Word, Sales
Education
Community College of Philadelphia 2008 — 2009
Associate of Science (AS), Biochemistry
Perkiomen Valley High School 1999 — 2003
Rider University
Biochemistry
Custom Processing Services, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. October 2009 - December 2014
Chef Francisco Heinz 2008 - 2009
Skills
GMP, Quality Assurance, Food Science, HACCP, Quality Control, Food, SOP, Laboratory Skills, Testing, Quality System, R&D, Chemistry, Quality Auditing, Customer Service, NMR, NIR spectroscopy, Colorimeter, Viscometry, HPLC, First Responder, Food Safety, Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Quality Systems, QC, Documentation, Analysis, Troubleshooting, Statistics, Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, Inspection, PCR, LIMS, CoA
Education
Roger Williams University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry and Marine Biology
Blommer Chocolate Co. ControllerThe Strive Group2003 - 2008
Wagner 1999 - 2003
Beata & Beata, LLP 1993 - 1998
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
DePaul University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
INNERGY Tennis Academy June 2014 - Present
American Newzine October 2012 - June 2014
Self Employed May 2010 - June 2014
Quattro Realty Group November 2012 - February 2013
CenterStreet Development February 2012 - February 2013
HomeAid Northern California May 2012 - August 2012
Blommer Chocolate Co. October 2011 - December 2011
Paradigm Real Estate Solutions November 2010 - January 2011
St. Mary's College Summer Tennis Camp May 2010 - July 2010
John Sutter Tennis Academy May 2007 - July 2009
Skills
PC, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Apple Macintosh, iWork, Keynote, Pages, Gmail, Google Docs, Internet Research, Social Media, Data Entry, Fast Learning, People Management, People Skills, People Training, Organizational Skills, Real Estate Development, Employee Training, Real Estate, Social Networking, Research, Analysis, Tennis, Sales, Microsoft Word, Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Monte Vista High School 2004 — 2006
University of San Francisco 2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business/Economics
St. Mary's College of California 2009 — 2011
Economics
Long Grove Confectionery Co September 2014 - Present
Jelly Belly Candy Company 2007 - September 2014
Blommer Chocolate Co. 1997 - 2007
The Hershey Company 1996 - 1997
Leaf Inc. 1995 - 1996
Leaf Inc. 1993 - 1995
Leaf Inc. 1989 - 1993
Skills
Food Science, HACCP, Food Technology, Quality System, Flavors, Food Industry, Bakery, Strategic Planning, Ingredients, Food, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, GMP, Dairy
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1993 — 1996
M.S. in Biology
Institute of Chemical Technology Prague 1983 — 1987
B.S. in Food Science
Magid Glove & Safety November 2000 - Present
Northwestern University March 1998 - June 2000
Blommer Chocolate Co. February 1997 - March 1998
NuTemp, INc February 1995 - February 1997
Hypac, Inc 1987 - 1995
Skills
Fall Protection, Negotiation, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Team Building, Leadership, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, B2B, Training, Business Development, Safety Compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Personal Protection, Overstock, Safety, New Business Development, Strategy, Cold Calling, Selling, Sales Process, Sourcing, Business Planning, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Income Statement, Direct Sales, Strategic Planning, PPE, Budgets, Sales, Vendor Managed Inventory, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, National Accounts, Inventory Control, Product Management
Education
DePaul University
DePaul University
Certificate in Purchasing Management
Blommer Chocolate Co. August 2015 - Present
Trillion Science May 2013 - July 2015
Hospira October 2012 - February 2013
UC Davis Biodiesel Project November 2010 - September 2011
UC Davis February 2011 - April 2011
Education
University of California, Davis 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering, Japanese
Blommer Chocolate Co. January 2015 - Present
Blommer Chocolate Co. December 2006 - Present
Atlas Cold Storage January 2002 - December 2006
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, 5S, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry
Education
Montgomery County Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Blommer Chocolate Co. April 2010 - January 2014
Education
Eastern Lift Truck Co\OSHA 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Fork Lift\Aerial Lift Trainer
PA Department of Health 2013 — 2014
Certificate, First Responder
Community College of Allegheny County 2000 — 2004
Associate of Science (A.S.), Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Community College of Allegheny County 2000 — 2004
Associate's degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections