Blue Diamond Growers
Industry: Company
DescriptionBlue Diamond Growers is a California agricultural cooperative and marketing organization that specializes in almonds. Founded in 1910 as the California Almond Grower's Exchange, the organization claims to be the world's largest tree nut processing and marketing company. Headquarters: Sacramento, CA CEO: Mark Jansen Founded: 1910 Type of business: Agricultural marketing cooperative SVPs: Eric Ingram (Human Resources), Raj Joshi (Global Consumer)
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Blue Diamond Growers Employees
Kovarus January 2013 - Present
Executive Confidential LLC November 2011 - December 2012
AgreeYa Solutions June 2008 - November 2011
Contract Professionals-California, LLC January 2005 - June 2008
MSX International January 1998 - December 2004
Telos Corporation January 1993 - December 1997
Blue Diamond Growers January 1988 - October 1992
Skills
Vendor Management, Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Staffing Services, Management, SharePoint, Business Development, CRM, Human Resources, Performance Management, Account Management, Leadership, Sales, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Professional Services, Networking, Temporary Placement, Training, Sales Management, Strategy, Consulting, Project Planning, Personnel Management, Operations Management, System Administration, Outsourcing, Cloud Computing, Telecommunications, Enterprise Software, Budgets, SaaS, Marketing, Managed Services, Competitive Analysis, Coaching, Risk Management, Sourcing, Contract Recruitment, Internet Recruiting, Sales Operations, Information Technology
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Journalism
Blue Diamond Growers January 2012 - Present
Nestle USA / Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream January 2007 - January 2012
Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream March 2004 - December 2006
Frito-Lay July 2001 - March 2004
Frito-Lay March 1994 - July 2001
Various Aerospace May 1989 - October 1993
Skills
Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Organizational..., Leadership, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Human Resources, Executive Management, Organizational Design, Strategic Human..., Benefits Design, Employee Relations, Change Management, Leadership Development, HR Policies, Board Relations, Total Rewards, Supply Chain, HRIS, Management Development, New Hire Orientations, HR Transformation, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Career Development, Labor Relations, Executive Compensation
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Master of Arts (MA)
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Stitch Fix November 2014 - Present
Hallmark Inn at UC Davis CA October 2014 - March 2015
Hallmark Inn at UC Davis CA April 2014 - October 2014
Blue Diamond Growers July 2014 - September 2014
The California Aggie June 2013 - June 2014
UC Davis Undergraduate Admissions December 2011 - June 2013
The California Aggie March 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Editorial, Blogging, Editing, Social Networking, Social Media, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Public Speaking, Journalism, Entertainment, Creative Writing, AP Style, Writing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Training, Press Relations, Marketing Event Planning, Recruiting
Education
UC Davis 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Communication, Professional Writing
Foothill High School 2007 — 2010
Sacramento November 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 2007 - 2009
Skills
Customer Support, Warehousing, Office Administration, Invoicing, Training, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Team-oriented, Administration, Cash Handling, Marketing
Education
Cosumnes River College 2008 — 2012
Human Services, General
American River College 2010 — 2010
Blue Diamond Growers February 2014 - Present
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District January 2010 - Present
Nestle S.A. May 1991 - December 1995
Dole Food Company April 1989 - April 1991
Dole Food Company March 1986 - March 1989
Skills
Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Market Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Marketing Management, Accounting, Public Speaking, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Research
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
College du Leman, Versoix, Switzerland 1978 — 1979
High School Diploma
Sierra College
Microsoft Office and Advanced Excel classes, 2010-2011
Blue Diamond Growers January 2012 - July 2015
Peace Corps October 2010 - November 2011
Kraft Foods August 2008 - October 2010
Kraft Foods June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Excel, Sensory Evaluation, Cost Reduction..., Product Development, Shelf Life, Food & Beverage, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Scale Up, Cross-functional Team..., Food Science, Food Processing, Food, R&D, Food Technology, Food Safety, HACCP, Ingredients, GMP, Microbiology
Education
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 2015 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Public Health
Cornell University 2007 — 2008
M.S., Food Science, Sensory Evaluation of Food
Cornell University 2004 — 2007
B.S., Food Science
Blue Diamond Growers August 2015 - Present
Bunzl Distribution NA May 2002 - August 2015
Skills
Inventory Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Shipping, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing, Warehouse Management
Education
Chapman University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Leadership
Hazelnut Growers of Oregon May 2015 - Present
Hazelnut Growers of Oregon/Westnut August 2006 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers August 2009 - January 2010
Hazelnut Growers of Oregon August 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Market Research, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Food, Key Account Management, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Food Industry, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Pricing, International Sales, Marketing Research, Management, Sales
Education
Linfield College 2002 — 2006
BA, English Lit. and Business
National University of Ireland, Galway 2004 — 2005
Business
California Farm Bureau Federation March 1990 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 1988 - 1990
Development Alternative, Inc. (DAI) 1986 - 1988
Agronomy and Range Science Department, University of California, Davis 1983 - 1986
U.S. Peace Corps 1977 - 1979
Skills
Public Policy, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Research, Program Management, Nonprofits, Climate Change, Sustainable Agriculture, Community Outreach
Education
University of California, Davis 1981 — 1983
M.S., International Agr. Devt./Genetics
Unviersity of Kentucky, Lexington 1973 — 1977
B.S., Agronomcy
Lyon Real Estate July 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers March 2013 - September 2014
TestAmerica 2009 - 2012
Eurofins Air Toxics, Inc. August 2008 - July 2010
Skills
Sales, Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Chemistry, Customer Service, Analytical Chemistry, Research, Cross-functional Team..., HPLC, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, GC-MS, Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Leadership, Quality Control, Sustainability, Negotiation, Short Sales, Quality Assurance, Training, Academic Tutoring, Management, Microsoft Office, Scheduling, Investment Properties
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Raley's 1990 - 2005
Blue Diamond Growers 1985 - 1990
Skills
Human Resources, Training, Employee Development, Retail, Food Manufacturing, Team Building, Leadership, Management, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Coaching
Education
Santa Clara University
Business Administration and Management, General
Wilson High School, Long Beach, CA
Leaders in Procurement Operations Supply Chain Greater Sacramento Area 2011 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers September 2013 - February 2014
Hewlett-Packard June 2010 - November 2011
Hewlett-Packard November 2004 - May 2010
Hewlett-Packard August 2001 - October 2004
Hewlett-Packard September 1999 - August 2001
Hewlett Packard - Volt Technical Services January 1999 - September 1999
State of California Health and Welfare Data Center – Manpower Technical November 1998 - November 1998
Hewlett Packard - Volt Technical Services June 1997 - September 1998
Hewlett Packard - Volt Technical Services September 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Policy, Procurement Outsourcing, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Cisco Technologies, Volunteer Management, Strategic Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Project Planning and..., Develop, Execute, &..., HP Service delivery, Worldwide Training..., 3rd Party Relationships, Fed Gov HP Branded..., New Business..., Quotations, Provide RFIs, RFPs,..., Driving cost savings..., Mitigating risk &..., Communicate sourcing &..., Perform post sales..., Management, Volunteering, Sourcing, Program Management, Supply Management, RFP, E-procurement, Strategy, eSourcing, Project Management, Access, Materials Management, Outsourcing, Contract Management, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Professional Services, Business Process..., IT Outsourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Development, HP, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Procurement, Change Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management
Education
Southern Oregon University 1981 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Purchasing and Materials Management, A
Southern Oregon University 1981 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and History, A
Janzen Enterprises, Inc. (DBA Mark's Handyman Service and Janzen Construction) April 2005 - Present
International Business Systems 1996 - 2005
Packard Bell NEC 1995 - 1996
Basic American Foods 1994 - 1994
Blue Diamond Growers 1989 - 1994
Varian Semiconductor 1984 - 1989
Ernst & Whinney 1982 - 1984
TSE Brakes, Inc 1980 - 1982
Skills
Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Carpentry, Finishing, IBM iSeries, Project Management, Construction, Team Leadership, Electricians, Finish, ERP, Program Management, Drywall, Project Planning, Software Project..., Business Analysis, Crown Molding, Software Implementation, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Budgets, Baseboards, CRM, Professional Services, SaaS, Contract Management, Contractors, Lead Generation, Procurement, Salesforce.com
Education
California State University, Fresno 1977 — 1982
BSIT, Digital Systems
Blue Diamond Growers January 2010 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers February 2009 - January 2010
Stemilt Growers Inc. February 2006 - February 2009
California Pear Advisory Board July 1999 - December 2005
Skills
Promotions, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Brand Development, Management, Social Media, Marketing, Market Research, Brand Management, Product Development, Public Relations, Sales, Advertising, Forecasting, Retail, Event Planning, Product Launch, Merchandising, Strategic Planning
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2011
Executive Education Program,, Strategic Marketing Management
University of California, Davis 1994 — 1999
BS, Animal Science and Management, Marketing Emphasis
The Guntert Companies February 2009 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 2007 - 2008
AHDI 2006 - 2007
Masco Corporation 2004 - 2006
Skills
Outlook, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Invoicing, Payroll, Inventory Management, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, PowerPoint, Accounts Payable, Administration, Office Administration, QuickBooks, Process Improvement, Public Relations, AutoCAD, SigmaNest, Inside Sales, Purchasing
Education
Humphreys College
Business Management/Economics
Dave Wilson Nursery 2010 - Present
Central California Almond Growers Association March 2005 - November 2009
C & C Nursery 1991 - 1996
Agrisun Nursery 1989 - 1990
University of California, Davis, Pomology Department 1980 - 1989
Blue Diamond Growers 1978 - 1989
Berry & Berry Grafting 1978 - 1980
Skills
Tree Planting, Product Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Negotiation, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Market Development, Microsoft Excel, Agriculture, Horticulture, Research, Crop, Market Research, Sales, Master of the art and..., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Almond Variety..., Pruning, Trees, Management, Sales Management, Strategic Planning
Education
California State University-Fresno 1972 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography (enviormental studies)
Madera Union High School 1968 — 1972
Graduate, College Prep.
Red Carpenter Group March 2013 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers March 2014 - July 2014
Animal Health International, Inc. March 2013 - February 2014
Productivity Associates, Inc. August 2010 - March 2013
Midway Games September 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Software Documentation, Training, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, LMS Administration, Moodle, Instructional Design, Learning Management..., SAP, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, E-Learning, Captivate, Customer Service, Business Intelligence, Management, Team Building, Program Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office
Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
University of Maryland Mannheim Campus 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Mathematics
Stewart and Jasper Almond Company August 2011 - Present
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. July 2001 - May 2011
Blue Diamond Growers 1995 - 2001
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1961 — 1966
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sciences and Chemistry, 3.0
Blue Diamond Growers June 2013 - Present
Wag Hotels June 2012 - June 2013
Therapeutic Pathways, Inc./The Kendall School September 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Technical Writing, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Quality, SQF, Allergens, Kosher, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Laboratory, Food, Food Industry, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Team Building
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Zoology/Animal Biology
Blue Diamond Growers September 2011 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers April 2002 - August 2011
Valley Media, Inc. January 1998 - December 2001
Skills
Treasury Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Projection, Covenant Compliance, Hyperion Financial..., Smartview, Essbase Administrator, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Treasury, Internal Controls
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1991 — 1994
Business Administration, Finance
Doctor Medical Center January 2014 - Present
Modesto Junior College August 2011 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers May 2013 - October 2013
Stanford Hospital & Clinics 2006 - April 2011
Northern California Association of Healthcare Recruiters August 2007 - August 2009
Stanford University Medical Center November 2006 - January 2008
St. Rose Hospital March 1998 - November 2006
St. Rose Hospital July 1997 - March 1998
Skills
Hospitals, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Relations, HIPAA, Coaching, Recruiting, Events Coordination, Background Checks, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint, HR Metrics, New Hire Orientations, Senior Relocation, Lawson HRIS, Papervision, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Management
Education
Modesto Junior College 2011 — 2014
Associate's degree, Human Resources Management, 3.60 GPA
Job Corps - Barranquitas Puerto Rico 1990 — 1993
Licensed Practical Nurse and High School Diploma, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, LVN/High School Diploma
Blue Diamond Growers 2013 - Present
Monsanto May 2010 - April 2013
Monsanto October 2008 - April 2010
Monsanto April 2007 - September 2008
UC Davis Vector Genetics Lab 2006 - 2006
UC Davis Botanical Conservatory Greenhouses 2003 - 2005
Skills
Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Biotechnology, Woo, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Project Management, Process Efficiency, Building Relationships, real-time PCR, Assay Development, Internal Audit, Communication, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Agriculture, Plant Pathology, Safety, Food, Management, Testing, Seed Health, Auditing, Ergonomics, Laboratory Equipment, PCR, Pipetting, Genomics, Laboratory, Data Analysis, qPCR, Life Sciences, Research
Education
Iowa State University 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Seed Technology and Business
UC Davis
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Entomology
Foster Farms April 2015 - Present
Foster Farms September 2014 - March 2015
Blue Diamond Growers December 2013 - September 2014
Foster Farms July 2012 - December 2013
Foster Farms August 2011 - July 2012
Foster Farms March 2011 - August 2011
Foster Farms June 2009 - March 2011
California State University January 2007 - May 2009
HD Supply June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
SAP, SAP BW, SAP FI-CO, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Accounts Receivable, Treasury Management, Cost Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, Profitability Analysis, SAP MM, Materials Management, Inventory Management, SAP PP-PI, SDLC, SAP Configuration, Functional..., Change Management, WinShuttle, Business Process..., Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, WinShuttle Development, SAP R/3, Microsoft Excel, SAP ERP, SAP FICO, SAP FI, CO-PA, Data Migration, Integration, ERP
Education
California State University-Chico 2007 — 2009
BS - Business Information Systems
Blue Diamond Growers November 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers March 2014 - November 2014
Proctor U December 2013 - March 2014
Nationwide Insurance June 2013 - October 2013
Sacramento State Housing and Residential Life September 2012 - May 2013
Big 5 Sporting Goods June 2009 - January 2012
Sacramento State Housing and Residential Life August 2009 - December 2011
Skills
Underwriting, Claims Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Training
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Economics
Industrial Automation Group April 2015 - Present
Industrial Automation Group July 2014 - April 2015
Industrial Automation Group October 2013 - July 2014
Blue Diamond Growers August 2012 - September 2013
Industrial Automation Group June 2006 - August 2012
Skills
Process Control, Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Automation, Wonderware, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, PLC, Control Systems Design, Robotics, MES, Automation, Instrumentation, Control Logic, Allen Bradley, SCADA, Profibus, S7, Industrial Control, Modbus, HMIs, PLC Programming, Variable Frequency..., Allen-Bradley
Education
Merced College
Monsanto October 2012 - Present
Monsanto March 2010 - October 2012
Blue Diamond Growers July 2006 - October 2009
Macy's Flying Service May 2005 - August 2009
Skills
Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Genetics, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, Genomics, Farms, Market Development, Product Development, Experimental Design, Life Sciences, Pest Control, Seed Production, Botany, Vegetables, Crop Protection
Education
CSU Chico 2004 — 2009
BS Agriculture, Plant Science
Blue Diamond Growers October 2009 - Present
Foot Locker August 2009 - October 2009
Java Detour March 2009 - May 2009
Douglas S. Wander Attorney at Law August 2004 - January 2009
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Sales, Adobe Acrobat, Inventory Control, Networking, Warehousing, Mac, Software Installation, Engineering, Programming, Packaging, Materials
Education
American River College 2010 — 2016
Computer Science
Yuba College 2006 — 2009
Aerospace Engineering/Electrical Engineering
Yuba City Charter School 2005 — 2006
High School Diploma
SAP Canada 2008 - Present
Allison Transmission March 2014 - April 2014
Blue Diamond Growers March 2014 - April 2014
BB&T January 2014 - March 2014
The Coca-Cola Company January 2014 - January 2014
Tyson Foods January 2014 - January 2014
Adobe October 2013 - October 2013
IKARIA, Inc. August 2013 - August 2013
Fossil Group, Inc. March 2013 - May 2013
Moen Incorporated April 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Project Implementation, Security, Compliance Management, SAP, CISA, IT Audit, Identity Management, SAP Netweaver, SAP R/3, SOX, ABAP, IT Governance, Risk, Governance, Business Intelligence, ERP, SAP BW, ITIL, Business Process, Enterprise Risk..., COBIT, Business Objects, Risk Management, Compliance, Change Management, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, CISSP, Integration, SAP Portal, SAP HR, Information Security..., Internal Audit, Team Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Consultancy, Risk Assessment, IT Strategy, Supplier Management, Customer Relations, Supply Chain Management, Audit, Auditing, Management Consulting, ECC, Business Process Design, Customer Service, Data Migration, Financial Risk, SAP BI
Education
SAP Certified - Governance Risk & Control 2012 — 2012
SAP Certified - Governance, Risk & Control, SAP Certified - Governance, Risk & Control
SAP Certified Solution Consultant® 2010 — 2010
SAP, SAP Solution Manager 4.0 Implementation Tools
CISM® 2009 — 2009
CISM®, Certified Information Security Manager
SAP Certified Professional® 2009 — 2009
SAP Certified Professional®, SAP Technology
CISSP® 2008 — 2008
CISSP®, Information Systems Security
CISA® 2006 — 2006
CISA®, Certified Information Systems Auditor
QCenter Consulting School 2006 — 2006
IT, Consulting
2004 — 2005
MBIS, Business Information Systems
Technology Consultant SAP Netweaver® 2004 — 2004
Technology Consultant SAP Netweaver®, Technology Consultant SAP Netweaver®
1991 — 1993
MBA, Finance
Neudorff USA March 2015 - Present
Alivie October 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2013 - September 2014
Blue Diamond Growers January 2012 - July 2013
Alivie January 2011 - December 2011
Basic American Foods January 2010 - February 2011
Basic American Foods September 2008 - April 2010
J.R. Simplot Company February 2006 - August 2008
J.R. Simplot Company August 1999 - January 2006
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Promotions, Product Optimization, Customer Relations, Team Management, Sales Presentations, Food Service, Wellness, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Building, Multicultural, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Service, New Business Development, Food, Energy Healing, Meditation, Employee Wellness..., Wellness Coaching, Forecasting, Foodservice Distribution, Negotiation, Marketing Management, Coaching, Key Account Management, Leadership Development, Program Management, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Training, Brand Development, Brand Management, Business Planning, Food Industry, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Product Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Selling
Education
Boise State University 1996 — 1999
BBA, Marketing, emphasis in International Marketing, Summa Cum Laude
Aetna December 2010 - Present
Coventry Health Care, an Aetna Company December 2010 - Present
Client Resources, Inc. March 2009 - December 2010
Sprint Nextel Corporation October 2002 - February 2009
Sprint October 2002 - January 2006
ITG Consultants July 2001 - October 2002
21st Century Solutions August 1997 - June 2001
Data Builder, Inc June 1996 - August 1997
Sunkist Growers January 1994 - August 1996
Blue Diamond Growers 1990 - 1993
Skills
SDLC, Integration, PMP, Business Analysis, MS Project, Business Intelligence, Requirements Gathering, Visio, Data Warehousing, Databases, Process Improvement, ERP, Business Process, SQL, Project Management, Software Project..., Disaster Recovery, Testing, Software Documentation, Change Management, Analysis
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2003 — 2005
Master's Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
University of Redlands 1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
Blue Diamond Growers April 2015 - Present
Columbia Southern University September 2013 - Present
Anheuser-Busch October 2013 - January 2014
S&R Mechanical Inc April 2013 - October 2013
United States Air Force August 2012 - February 2013
United States Air Force July 2000 - February 2013
United States Air Force January 2011 - August 2012
United States Air Force August 2009 - January 2011
United States Air Force January 2008 - August 2009
United States Air Force March 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Active U.S. government..., Supervisor, Proficient in defense..., Strong communication..., Able to make quick..., Strong leadership skills, Flexible with change, Analytical skills, Microsoft office..., Exercise evaluation..., Hospital Trainer for..., Identifies root causes..., Excellent grammar and..., Organized and meticulous, Instructor/Trainer, Excellent technical..., Can work independently..., Can work well in a team..., Excellent verbal and..., Workplace safety monitor, Can interpret/apply..., Occupational and..., Develops Training plans..., Military, Air Force, DoD, Analytical Skills, Training, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Hygiene, Leadership, Program Management, Occupational Health, Inspection, Command, EHS, Hazardous Waste..., Hazard Recognition, Emergency Management, HAZWOPER, Ergonomics, Environmental Awareness, Supervisory Skills, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Army, Emergency Services, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Microsoft Office
Education
Columbia Southern University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University 2004 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Occupational Safety and Health, 3.7
Community College of the Air Force 2009 — 2010
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Columbia Southern University 2004 — 2010
Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.), Occupational Safety and Health
Northwest Florida State College 2002 — 2005
NA, General Studies
Community College of the Air Force 2000 — 2005
Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.), Bioenvironmental Engineering Technology
Blue Diamond Growers
Skills
Leadership, Product Development
Education
Kaplan University 2007 — 2010
RN, public health
Vestcom January 2011 - Present
Vestcom International January 2008 - December 2010
Vestcom January 2006 - December 2007
Blue Diamond Growers 2001 - 2005
E&J Gallo Winery June 1994 - December 2000
Gallo Sales Company 1994 - 1997
Skills
Pricing, Merchandising, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Retail, Sales, Account Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Grocery, Product Management, Customer Insight, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Customer Service
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1989 — 1994
Business, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Del Campo High School 1985 — 1989
Frontier Co-op September 2015 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers November 2011 - Present
KRAFT FOODS INC July 2008 - April 2010
Kraft Foods January 2008 - June 2008
Kraft Foods April 2004 - December 2007
Kraft Foods International April 2002 - March 2004
KRAFT CANADA INC September 2000 - April 2002
CANADA POST CORPORATION May 1999 - September 2000
KRAFT CANADA INC July 1996 - April 1999
Kraft Canada Inc March 1994 - July 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Planning, FMCG, Change Management, Forecasting, Project Planning, Finance, Managerial Finance, Analysis, Leadership, Pricing, Management, Auditing, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Procurement, Strategy, Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Cost Accounting, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Consumer Products, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, Essbase, Variance Analysis, Business Process..., Internal Controls, Accounting
Education
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 1979 — 1983
Honors Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Society of Management Accountant
CMA - Certified Management Accountant, Professional Accounting designation
Blue Diamond Growers October 2009 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers May 2008 - March 2010
Intel 2003 - April 2008
Intel 2000 - 2003
intel 1997 - 2000
blue diamond 1990 - 1997
measurex 1984 - 1990
Skills
Product Launch, Go-to-market Strategy, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Development, Product Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategy, Leadership, Market Planning, Management, Food, Marketing Management, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management 1998 — 2001
MBA, Marketing, HiTech Management
University of California, Davis
Batchelor of Science, Agricultural Economics
jTask, Inc. December 2010 - Present
Core-Mark International December 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers December 2013 - October 2014
Varian Medical Systems September 2012 - January 2013
Applied Medical 2013 - 2013
Ingram Micro October 2011 - July 2012
REC Silicon May 2011 - August 2011
Lockheed Martin Space System Company May 2005 - September 2006
California Stte University, Chico July 2001 - July 2002
Lockheed Martin Space System July 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Training, SharePoint, SAP, Project Management, Software Documentation, Change Management, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Management, Visio, Program Management, Research, Editing, Instructional Design, Leadership, Employee Training, Process Improvement, SAP ERP, Customer Service, Business Process, PowerPoint, Time Management, Fundraising, Technical Writing, ERP, Operations Management, ADDIE, CCAF, Training & Development, Retail, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, File Management, Database Administration, Role Mapping, Training Development
Education
California State University-Chico 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations; Business Administration and French
Coldwell Banker El Dorado Hills March 2012 - Present
Atlantic and Pacific Real Estate July 2010 - March 2012
Campbell Soup Company January 1994 - October 1995
Blue Diamond Growers October 1992 - December 1993
Durham Transportation January 1991 - October 1992
Skills
Real Estate, Investments, Sellers, Investment Properties
Education
National University 1984 — 1988
B.A. Business Administration, Minor: Human Resources
National University San Diego
The Ohio State University September 2014 - Present
Smithsonian Institution June 2014 - August 2014
Brandeis University January 2014 - April 2014
Stride Rite June 2013 - December 2013
The National Archives September 2012 - December 2012
Blue Diamond Growers May 2010 - August 2012
Select Staffing September 2009 - April 2010
Library of Congress June 2009 - August 2009
Brigham Young University November 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Social Media, Project Planning, Event Planning, Management, Purchasing, Creative Writing, Editing, Archives, Training
Education
Simmons College 2012 — 2014
M.S. Library & Information Science (MSLIS), Archives/Archival Administration
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations
Blue Diamond Growers September 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers May 2011 - August 2014
Blue Diamond Growers January 2009 - May 2011
SE Corporation/Green Valley Initiative June 2008 - December 2008
Blue Diamond Growers June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Marketing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
UC Riverside 2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, 3.96
University of California, Davis 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
ShoEi Foods (USA), Inc. August 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers April 2009 - August 2014
Farmland Foods December 2005 - April 2008
Metafoods, LLC March 1998 - December 2005
AJC International June 1996 - February 1998
FESCO AGENCIES, N.A. 1995 - 1996
FESCO INTERMODAL VLADIVOSTOK 1994 - 1995
Skills
International Sales, International Business, Key Account Management, Logistics, Food, Procurement, Export, Contract Negotiation, Ingredients, Sales, Russian, Pricing, Food Industry, Leadership, New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Market Research
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1993
MA, Russian Area Studies / International Relations
Lvov University 1987 — 1987
Russian Language
University of California, Santa Barbara 1985 — 1987
BA, cum laude, Political Science / International Relations
Montgomery High School
Blue Diamond Global Ingredients July 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers December 2012 - Present
Campbell Soup Company June 2012 - December 2012
PepsiCo - Frito Lay May 2011 - August 2011
Medrad May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Supply Chain, TPM, Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Food, Lean Manufacturing, PowerPoint, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, 5S, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Team Building, Leadership, Project Management, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Market Research, Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Portfolio Optimization
Education
Penn State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological/Biosystems Engineering
Blue Diamond Growers January 2015 - Present
Save Mart Supermarkets April 1998 - December 2014
Modesto Junior College January 2005 - May 2007
Save Mart Supermarkets April 1998 - April 2007
Providian Financial 1994 - 1997
Skills
Retail, Video Editing, Media Relations, Internal & External..., Executive..., Lobbying, Event Planning, Event Management, Policy Writing, Video Production, Script Editing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Employee Engagement, Training, Public Relations, Community Engagement, Community Outreach, Spokesperson, College Teaching, Employee Relations, Animal Welfare, Food Safety, Speech Writing, Presentation Development, Advertising, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Team Building
Education
California State University-Chico 1986 — 1993
B.A., M.A., Organizational Communication
Alhambra High School 1982 — 1986
Blue Diamond Growers April 2013 - Present
Kaplan University January 2013 - Present
United States Air Force December 1987 - January 2012
60 Security Forces, USAF July 2010 - December 2011
60th Security Forces, USAF May 2008 - July 2010
60th Security Forces, USAF April 2007 - May 2008
39th Security Forces, USAF December 2005 - April 2007
30th Security Forces, USAF May 2004 - December 2005
30th Security Forces, USAF May 2001 - May 2004
30th Security Forces, USAF September 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Command, DoD, Law Enforcement, Defense, Weapons, Force Protection, Military, Tactics, Counterterrorism, Air Force, Executive Protection, Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, Program Management, Emergency Management, Emergency Services, Contingency Planning, Contingency Management, Resource Management, Logistics Management, Physical Security, Security Management, Security Operations, Nuclear Security, Anti-Terrorism, Corrections, Quality Control, Program Evaluation, Evaluations, Instructor-led Training, Training, Employee Management, Development Of Employees, Mentoring Of Staff, Aircraft Security, Deployment Strategies, Deployment Operations, Police Training, Police Services, Intelligence Analysis, Police, Security Clearance, Homeland Security
Education
Kaplan University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Juvenile Justice
Community College of the Air Force 2005 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Criminal Justice
Blue Diamond Growers October 2013 - Present
Frito Lay June 2011 - October 2013
ClubZ!-In-Home Tutoring Services July 2007 - December 2012
Wells Fargo Bank June 2009 - May 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Outlook, Sales, Team Leadership, Leadership, Recruiting, Teamwork, Speech, Public Speaking, Data Entry, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Coaching
Education
California State University, Stanislaus 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of the Pacific - Eberhardt School of Business 2007 — 2011
BS, Business Administration
Universidad de Sevilla 2010 — 2010
Spanish Language and Literature
Blue Diamond Growers June 2013 - Present
American Legend Homes January 2013 - May 2013
North State Hulling Inc. January 2007 - October 2012
San Juan Unified School District- Del Campo High School January 2009 - July 2009
San Juan Unified School District- Del Campo High School July 2008 - December 2008
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Public Speaking, Management, Sales, Teamwork, Leadership, Time Management, Writing, Event Planning, Strategic Planning
Education
California State University-Chico 2010 — 2012
BS, Business Administration
Vail Resorts July 2015 - Present
Vail Resorts January 2014 - Present
HANSON Custom Creative Media January 2012 - January 2014
Vail Resorts 2012 - 2013
Poor Dirty Classy July 2012 - October 2012
2020 Creative Group July 2011 - June 2012
Fluid September 2010 - June 2011
Cal Poly Associated Students, Inc January 2009 - June 2011
Blue Diamond Growers July 2010 - September 2010
Cal Poly University Advancement Services February 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Social Media, Advertising, Photography, Marketing, Facebook, Writing, Newsletters, Photoshop, Public Relations, Brand Development, Research, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, InDesign, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Illustrator, Creative Writing, Strategy, Management, Graphic Communication, Digital Marketing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2011
Business Administration, Marketing, Graphic Communications, Environmental Studies
Sessions Home September 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers April 1987 - August 2014
Lyneta Ranches-Hancock Life Insurance owned January 1983 - April 1987
The Irvine Company-Newport Beach CA July 1977 - December 1982
John J. Martin CPA - Los Angeles, CA June 1974 - June 1977
US Army - Panama Canal Zone January 1972 - July 1973
Peace Corps - Brazil 1969 - 1971
Skills
Accounting, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel
Education
Brigham Young University 1965 — 1969
BS, Business Management
Los Angeles Valley College 1963 — 1965
AA, Business
Hollywood High 1960 — 1963
HS, Math-Science
The Studio Center 2001 - Present
VSP 1998 - 2000
Blue Diamond Growers 1978 - 1998
Nova Video Productions 1982 - 1990
KOPO radio - Tucson March 1973 - August 1974
KVOA-TV August 1971 - May 1972
KWFM radio Tucson 1970 - 1971
KUAT-TV Tucson September 1969 - May 1970
Skills
Video, Final Cut Pro, Post Production, HD Video, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Voice Over, Film, Television, Commercials, Short Films, Video Sharing, Film Production, DVD Studio Pro, Documentaries, Final Cut Studio, Photography, Video Editor w/Final..., Photoshop, Web Video
Education
University of Arizona
BS
Lyon Real Estate July 2005 - Present
Sacramento Area Human Resource Association (SAHRA) January 2014 - February 2015
Sacramento Area Human Resources Association (SAHRA) January 2010 - January 2011
Sacramento Area Human Resource Association (SAHRA) 2008 - 2009
Blue Diamond Growers 2004 - 2005
Embassy Suites, South San Francisco 2000 - 2005
Doubletree Hotel, Burlingame 1998 - 2000
Skills
Team Management, Onboarding, HRIS, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Training, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, College Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Succession Planning, Temporary Placement, Labor Relations, Organizational..., FMLA, HR Policies, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Handbooks
Education
Golden Gate University 1992 — 1994
BS
Skyline College 1989 — 1992
AA
St. Pauls High School 1984 — 1988
ShoEi Foods, USA, Inc. June 2014 - Present
A Greene Idea January 2009 - Present
ShoEi Foods USA February 2010 - June 2014
California Olive Ranch, Inc. August 2003 - January 2009
Blue Diamond Growers February 1984 - April 2001
Skills
Food, Food & Beverage, Strategic Planning, Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Product Development, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Olive Oil
Education
University of California, Davis 1975 — 1977
BS, Consumer Behavior
Modesto JC 1971 — 1974
AS, Marketing
Blue Diamond Growers September 2015 - Present
Cargill December 2008 - September 2015
Pacific Ethanol September 2006 - November 2008
KLA-Tencor 2000 - 2002
Skills
HACCP, Food Industry, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, Process Engineering, Food Processing, Preventive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Plant Maintenance, 5S, Kaizen, Food Manufacturing, TPM, ISO, Manufacturing
Education
Fresno City College
Blue Diamond Growers November 2014 - Present
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. July 2013 - November 2014
Ocean Spray Cranberries April 2012 - July 2013
Ocean Spray Cranberries December 2010 - April 2012
Ocean Spray Cranberries March 2009 - December 2010
Welch Foods, Inc. October 2006 - March 2009
Grocery Manufacturers Association August 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Syndicated Data Analysis, Food & Beverage, Food, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Sales Management, International Business, International Sales, Management, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Marketing, Business Development, Sales, FMCG, Ingredients, P&L Management, International Business..., International Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2005
BA, Economics
Purdue University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
EPHS
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission / Altamont Corridor Express June 2015 - Present
Duraflame, Inc December 2013 - June 2015
Blue Diamond Growers 2006 - 2012
Education
CSU Stanislaus 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting
Blue Diamond Growers August 2014 - Present
Brenntag September 2012 - June 2014
Brenntag October 2010 - October 2012
Odyssey Healthcare December 2009 - September 2010
pfizer 2007 - 2009
Skills
Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Healthcare, Key Account Management, Market Development, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Analysis, Manufacturing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Selling Skills, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Hospitals, Management, Sales Management, Product Development
Education
LeTourneau University 2003 — 2007
MBA, Marketing
Kilgore College 1996 — 2000
Associate of Science (AS), Chemistry
FedEx SmartPost October 2014 - Present
PrimeFlight Aviation Services May 2013 - October 2014
Rhodes Retail Services, Inc. May 2010 - October 2012
Blue Diamond Growers March 2009 - July 2009
Kaufman & Company, Ltd. February 2008 - May 2008
24 Hour Fitness July 2007 - December 2007
Prism Retail Services May 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Operations Management, Human Resources, Process Scheduler, Employee Training, Project Planning, Business, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Scheduling, Scheduler, Travel Coordinator, Manager, Supervisor, Planning, Management
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2005 — 2008
Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Business Administration. Double concentration; Operations Management, Entrepreneurship
Solano Community College 2003 — 2005
Associates of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Blue Diamond Growers March 2007 - Present
US Air Force Reserve October 2001 - December 2009
United States Air Force October 1997 - October 2001
Skills
Equipment Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Electronics Repair, Security Clearance, PowerPoint, Military Experience, Military, HACCP, Employee Training, Microsoft Word, Technical Support, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Test Equipment, Maintenance, Personnel Supervision, Team Building, Soldering, Military Training, PLC, Equipment Installation, Equipment Repair, PLC Programming, Wiring, 5S, Training, Schematic, Visual Basic, Electronics, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement
Education
American River College 2012 — 2014
Certificate, Biomedical Technology/Technician
DeVry University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical management
Modesto Junior College 2001 — 2006
Computer Science
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science (A.S.), Avoinics Systems Technology
Teleplan International May 2012 - Present
Teleplan International December 2010 - May 2012
Scholle Corporation August 2010 - January 2011
Purple Communications, Inc. July 2008 - April 2009
Hands On August 2006 - July 2008
SureWest Communications March 2006 - August 2006
Sacramento County May 2005 - February 2006
Blue Diamond Growers July 2003 - April 2005
Pacific Coast Financial December 2002 - March 2003
JESCO, Inc January 1997 - June 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Organizational..., Conflict Resolution, Technical Recruiting, Direct Recruiting, Social Networking, Mentoring, System Integrators, Job Description..., HR Consulting, HR Strategy, HR Policies, HR Business Partnering, Employment Law, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, Strategic Advice, Workplace Investigations, Vendor Management, Vendor Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, Diversity Training, Multicultural, Group Dynamics, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Management, Project Management, Personnel Management, Strategy, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Program Management, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources Management
San Joaquin Delta College 2000 — 2003
AA, Business General
Blue Diamond Growers December 2014 - Present
IBM Global Business Services May 2007 - December 2014
Centurian Bank of Punjab Ltd January 2005 - May 2007
Hewitt Associates Pvt. Ltd January 2004 - January 2005
Chandra Integrated Credit Management Pvt. Ltd September 2003 - December 2003
Skills
IDOC, SAP R/3, SAP Implementation, SAP ERP, Requirements Analysis, ABAP, SAP SD, SAP FICO, SAP, ERP, Business Process, Business Analysis, SAP Support and Upgrade, LSMW
Education
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University 2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance
Maharashi Dayanand University Rohtak 2001 — 2003
M.Sc, Computer
Delhi University 1998 — 2001
B.A, Maths
Blue Diamond Growers August 2015 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers May 2015 - July 2015
Millennium Software Inc December 2014 - March 2015
Capgemini July 2014 - October 2014
Capgemini September 2009 - June 2014
Skills
Management, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Project Portfolio..., Business Process, Outsourcing, Vendor Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Project Delivery, Team Management, Governance, Business Transformation, Resource Management, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, Consulting, Forecasting, SAP FICO, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Interviews, Capital & Expense..., Capex, SAP Netweaver
Education
Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
Graphic Design
Blue Diamond Growers 2008 - Present
Mariani Packing Co. Inc September 1986 - December 2007
Thomas J Lipton January 1982 - September 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning, Food Safety, Budgets, Inventory Management, Management, Ingredients, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Leadership, Industrial Engineering, New Business Development, Marketing, Sales
Education
California State University-Northridge 1974 — 1978
BS
Moorpark College 1973 — 1974
Blue Diamond Growers August 2015 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers December 2014 - March 2015
lizzie's place November 1990 - March 2015
Blue Diamond Growers January 1982 - January 1990
Skills
Microsoft Word, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Windows, Teaching, Budgets, Negotiation, record keeping, ability to handle..., working with the public, ability to work in..., artist, professional, Retail Sales, cashier, stock ordering, ability to work in fast..., ability to work on my..., small business..., Time Management, Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Sacramento Beauty School 1989 — 1991
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, license
Galt High School 1978 — 1981
High School, required, 12
Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center
911 emergency dispatcher, certificate
Blue Diamond Growers October 2012 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers January 2010 - October 2012
Blue Diamond Growers 2007 - January 2010
Blue Diamond Growers 2006 - 2007
Blue Diamond Growers 2004 - 2006
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Consumer Products, Food, Food Safety, Trend Analysis, HACCP, Training, Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Food Industry, Performance Improvement, GMP, Inventory Control, Microsoft Word, Warehousing, Management, Performance Management, Leadership, Change Management, Process Scheduler, Team Leadership, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Talent Management, Employee Training, SQF, Analysis, Critical Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, Operational Excellence
Education
UC Davis 2000 — 2003
Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior
Blue Diamond Growers 2013 - Present
Club Demonstration Services 2011 - 2013
Travelers 2010 - 2011
Zurich Financial Services 2007 - 2010
Pulte Homes 2005 - 2006
Skills
Marketing, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Managing Agency..., Consumer Package Goods, Packaging, Business Relationship..., Direct Marketing, Solution Development, Cross-functional..., Consumer Promotions, Nutrition, Customer Service, Advertising, Sales, Pricing, Natural Health Products, Trade Shows, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Social Media Marketing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2012
MBA, Brand Management, Graduated with Distinction
Bradley University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Business Management and Admin, Cum Laude
Blue Diamond Growers September 2014 - Present
Mars March 2014 - August 2014
Mars August 2012 - February 2014
University of Michigan Ross School of Business 2010 - August 2012
Mars June 2011 - August 2011
American Express March 2011 - April 2011
Mediaedge:cia October 2007 - July 2010
Initiative October 2005 - September 2007
Goldman Sachs June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Market Research
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA
Duke University 2001 — 2005
BA, Economics
Delbarton 1997 — 2001
SBM Site Services, LLC November 2012 - Present
LP Capital Advisors August 2010 - November 2012
l u t z ACCOUNTANCY January 2010 - September 2010
Valley Healthcare Systems March 2006 - June 2010
Teledyne February 2005 - April 2007
Blue Diamond Growers 2004 - 2006
Ernst & Young 1994 - 1998
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Mergers, Corporate Finance, Internal Controls, Forecasting, GAAP, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Valuation, Due Diligence, Financial Accounting
Education
California State University-Chico 1987 — 1993
BS and MBA, Accounting and Finance
VSP Global July 2015 - Present
Treasury Wine Estates July 2014 - July 2015
Westin Engineering August 2013 - March 2014
Resources Global Professionals May 2013 - August 2013
Blue Diamond Growers April 2012 - June 2013
Parker+Lynch (Formerly Ajilon Finance Solutions) February 2011 - April 2012
Basketball Officiating 2006 - 2012
Aerotek Engineering and Environmental December 2005 - September 2010
Aerotek 2005 - September 2010
Nationwide Insurance October 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Cold Calling, Organization, Contract Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, College Recruiting, Staffing Services, Executive Search, Talent Management, Onboarding, Temporary Staffing, Human Resources, Permanent Placement, PeopleSoft, Screening Resumes
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1997 — 2004
B.A., Mass Communciations
Yuba Community College 1999 — 2001
AA, General Education
Blue Diamond Growers 2012 - Present
Abbott Nutrition 2010 - 2012
Abbott Laboratories January 2001 - December 2010
Abbott 1997 - 2000
Nabisco Biscuit Company 1989 - 1997
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Negotiation, Business Analysis, Recruiting, Product Launch
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1983 — 1986
BS, Ag Business Management/ Marketing
Merced High
Cardinal Health November 2012 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers June 2012 - July 2012
Community Fuels March 2012 - April 2012
ALZA Corporation May 2004 - November 2011
Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Winery December 2003 - April 2004
Skills
GMP, HPLC, LIMS, Chemistry, Quality Control, Laboratory, FTIR, Forklift Operator, Validation, Gas Chromatography, DOT regulations, Quality Assurance, NRC, OSHA, Biotechnology, Change Control, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, SOP, GC/MS, 21 CFR Part 11, Analytical Chemistry, CAPA, Chromatography, V&V, Aseptic Technique, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences
San Joaquin Delta College
Associate in Arts, General Education
Blue Diamond Growers February 2013 - Present
Xyratex September 2008 - February 2013
Teleplan International 2006 - 2008
New Age Plastics 2002 - 2006
Cholestech October 1997 - July 2002
Skills
Pipeline / Forecast..., Process Development &..., Analyze and report..., Matrix-driven..., Increase productivity..., P&L / budgeting, status..., Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Forecasting, MRP, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Institute for Business and Technology 1990 — 1992
Blue Diamond Growers March 2010 - Present
Skills
Logistics, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Export, Order Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Inventory Management, Analysis, Project Coordination, Product Launch, Cost Accounting, Brand Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1982 — 1984
BA
University of California, Santa Barbara 1980 — 1982
Notre Dame High School Belmont 1976 — 1980
Microsoft April 2008 - Present
Delta Dental of California October 2006 - April 2008
SAIC August 2002 - October 2006
Blue Diamond Growers August 2000 - March 2002
Pandesic January 2000 - August 2000
CompuCom 1994 - 1997
Skills
MCSE 2003, IIS, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Servers, Enterprise Architecture, Data Migration, Messaging, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, Disaster Recovery, Windows Server, Virtualization, Hyper-V, Microsoft Technologies, Cloud Computing, Data Center
Education
University of California, Riverside 1986 — 1990
BA/BA
50 Plus Communications January 2007 - Present
Raley's Supermarkets 2004 - 2006
Blue Diamond Growers June 1985 - November 2004
Blue Diamond Growers 1993 - 2000
California Air National Guard & USAF January 1976 - January 1996
Western International Media January 1982 - June 1985
Seven-Up USA January 1978 - June 1982
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Focus Groups, Social Media, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Market Planning, Television, Market Research, Brand Development, Media Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Creative Direction, Broadcast, Media Buying, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Facebook
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1984 — 1986
Master of Arts
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts
Air Command & Staff College
Certificate of Completion
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Improvisational Theatre
Town of Paradise March 2010 - Present
Air New Zealand April 2000 - March 2006
Wyle Laboratories November 1999 - April 2000
Blue Diamond Growers May 1996 - October 1999
CalStaff September 1995 - May 1996
Skills
Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management
Education
University of California, Davis 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Aerojet Rocketdyne May 2015 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers March 2015 - May 2015
Sutter Health September 2014 - March 2015
Micron Technology September 2009 - September 2013
Juniper Networks, Inc. September 2000 - August 2009
Synopsys, Inc. June 1999 - September 2000
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. December 1994 - May 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Management, Onboarding, Program Management, Training, Employment Law, Recruiting
Education
San Jose State University 1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Child Development
RB International November 1992 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 1975 - 1992
Skills
Strategic Planning, Mergers, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Public Relations, Management Consulting, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Marketing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Executive Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1953 — 1956
BS, Business Administration and Management, General
Columbia University School of Business
Master of Science (MS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Blue Diamond Growers May 2014 - Present
MillerCoors March 2013 - Present
MillerCoors March 2012 - March 2013
MillerCoors March 2009 - March 2012
Miller Brewing Company June 2007 - March 2009
Wells Fargo 2001 - 2005
AvantCom Network 2000 - 2001
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Product Development, Brand Architecture, Business Analysis, Customer Insight, Segmentation, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Marketing Research, Product Innovation, Marketing Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Duke University 1996 — 2000
BA, Economics
Episcopal High School 1992 — 1996
Blue Diamond Growers December 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers May 2011 - Present
Malt-O-Meal November 2005 - April 2011
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company 2004 - 2005
Quaker Food & Beverage January 2001 - January 2003
APEX SALES January 1994 - January 1998
SHASTA BEVERAGES January 1992 - January 1994
KRAFT GENERAL FOODS January 1985 - January 1992
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales Management, Management, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, FMCG, Sales, Strategic Planning, Retail, Forecasting
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1980 — 1985
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
MeringCarson October 1996 - Present
Runyon Saltzman & Einhorn 1993 - 1995
Blue Diamond Growers 1991 - 1993
Skills
Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., Brand Management, Marketing Research, Business Development, New Business Development, Recruiting, Interactive Advertising, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales, Online Advertising, Social Media
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Kids Care Dental 2013 - Present
DITTO 2011 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 2008 - Present
Innovate North State 2012 - 2015
National Association of Corporate Directors (Northern California) 2012 - 2015
United Healthcare Vision 2008 - 2012
NAVCP 2008 - 2012
EyeFit Vision Centers 2008 - 2012
VSP Family of Companies 2005 - 2007
Eyefinity 2000 - 2007
Skills
CRM, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Development, Product Development, Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Product Management, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Mergers & Acquisitions, Healthcare, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Corporate Development, Product Marketing, Business Planning, P&L Management, Management Consulting, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, Business Transformation, Business Process..., Change Management, Turn Around Management, Process Improvement, Analytics, Forecasting, Market Research, Team Building, Organizational..., Marketing Management, Product Launch
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
City of San Diego August 2014 - Present
Preferred Healthcare Registry, Inc. February 2014 - August 2014
Carl Zeiss Vision January 2012 - September 2012
Jenny Craig, Inc. 2001 - 2011
Blue Diamond Growers 1998 - 2001
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, HRIS, Talent Management, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Leadership, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Coaching, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Performance Appraisal, Applicant Tracking..., FMLA, Compensation & Benefits
Education
University of San Diego
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Admin-Human Resources & Risk Management
Blue Diamond Growers August 2013 - Present
Ralcorp Food Group January 2013 - July 2013
Ralcorp Cereal Products January 2005 - January 2013
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Transportation, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Logistics Management, Production Planning, 3PL, Transportation..., Process Improvement, New Business Development, Consumer Products, Warehousing, Supply Chain..., Integration, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process..., Six Sigma, Forecasting, FMCG, Warehouse Management, Leadership, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Operations, Materials Management, MRP, P&L Management, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, ERP, Purchasing, Inventory Control
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis 1991 — 1993
Masters in Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1981 — 1984
B.S., Business Administration, Finance Emphasis
Grant Thornton April 2009 - Present
Ueltzen & Company, LLP. August 2005 - April 2009
A. Teichert & Son, Inc. January 2002 - August 2005
Deloitte December 1999 - February 2002
Blue Diamond Growers November 1995 - December 1999
Skills
Management Consulting, CISA, Auditing, Business Process, Business Process..., CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, Consulting, Enterprise Risk..., Forensic Accounting, Fraud, Governance, IT Audit, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Litigation Support, Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategy
Education
California State University-Chico 1982 — 1985
Blue Diamond Growers September 2015 - Present
Raley's April 2013 - August 2015
Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc September 2009 - April 2013
Sacramento Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc. October 2006 - September 2009
Team Zapata August 2005 - October 2006
Pacific Coast Building Products 2004 - August 2005
Pacific Coast Building Products 2001 - 2003
Pacific Coast Building Products 1999 - 2000
Skills
Management, Budgets, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Finance, Accounting, SAP, Forecasting, Business Process, Software Documentation, Cost Accounting, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Microsoft Excel, Vendor Management, Analytics, Business Analysis, Payroll, Mergers & Acquisitions, Integration, Change Management, Supply Chain, Sales, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Purchasing, Human Resources, Training, Negotiation, IT Strategy, IT Service Management, ERP, SAP ERP, ERP Implementations
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2000 — 2001
Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Economics
Blue Diamond Growers October 2012 - Present
Leprino Foods November 2011 - September 2012
Safeway December 1999 - November 2011
Basic Vegetable Products October 1998 - December 1999
Applied Materials January 1995 - July 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Labor Relations, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, Training, Sourcing, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Interviews, FMLA, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Payroll, Management, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Technical Recruiting, Employee Training, Employee Engagement, PeopleSoft, Employment Law, New Hire Orientations, Performance Management, Succession Planning, College Recruiting, HRIS, Coaching, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration
Education
San Joaquin Delta College 2009 — 2011
Business Administration
Blue Diamond Growers COOAnnie's Inc.1997 - 2001
Nestle USA 1994 - 1997
Nestle USA 1992 - 1994
Nestle USA 1990 - 1992
Skills
Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Management, Shopper Marketing, Food, Consumer Products, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Product Management
Education
Pace University - Lubin School of Business 1979 — 1982
MBA, Marketing
Fairfield University 1972 — 1976
BA, History
Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center April 2014 - Present
PRIDE Industries January 2008 - Present
PRIDE Industries September 1991 - January 2008
Blue Diamond Growers 1986 - 1988
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Non-profits, Outlook, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Nonprofits, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Access, Project Management, Project Planning, Negotiation, Leadership, Financial Accounting, Payroll, Team Building, Management, Time Management, Cost Accounting, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable, Training, Contract Management, Microsoft Word, Program Management
Education
California State University-Chico 1978 — 1981
B.S., Accounting
State of California Controller's Office September 2015 - Present
Schnitzer Steel August 2014 - July 2015
SMUD July 2013 - April 2014
Blue Diamond Growers October 2005 - June 2013
Hearth & Home Technologies October 2004 - September 2005
Apple January 2000 - October 2004
Oracle January 2000 - January 2001
Motion Control Engineering January 1999 - January 2000
Ricoh Americas Corporation January 1997 - January 1999
IGT January 1986 - January 1997
Skills
Procurement, Manufacturing, Management, Supply Management, Forecasting, Project Planning, SAP, Purchasing, Negotiation, Leadership, Project Management, Pricing, Budgets, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team...
Education
California State University-Fullerton
BA English
Blue Diamond Growers August 2012 - Present
Leprino Foods April 2010 - July 2012
Temple-Inland July 2008 - April 2010
Johnson Controls Automotive November 1994 - July 2008
Skills
Labor Relations, Positive Employee..., Human Resources, Manufacturing, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Performance Management, Executive Search, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, Technical Recruiting, College Recruiting, Onboarding, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, Talent Management, Recruiting, Temporary Placement, FMLA, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Management, Employment Law, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Job Descriptions, Hiring, Organizational..., PeopleSoft, Employee Training, Career Development, HR Consulting
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1989 — 1991
BS, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Nick Sachs & Company October 2011 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers November 2005 - September 2011
Blue Diamond Growers August 2000 - November 2005
Skills
Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Public Relations, Event Management, Account Management, Sales, Manufacturing, Food, Management
Education
The University of Kansas 1991 — 1996
Bachelors, Psychology and Pre-Med
Surgical Care Affiliates October 2006 - Present
Vertis Communications 2003 - 2006
Blue Diamond Growers 1999 - 2003
Education
University of California, Davis
AT&T January 2014 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers September 2009 - Present
EBMUD January 2005 - Present
Foster Farms January 2004 - Present
Enlightening Choices November 2002 - Present
American Dietetic Association 1976 - Present
Brain Health Clinic September 2012 - April 2014
California Pacific Medical Center 2012 - 2014
Pacific Heights Medical Group February 2010 - April 2013
National Speakers Association Protrack 2002 - 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, Nutrition Coaching, Wellness Programs, Nutrition, Wellness, Nutritional Counseling, Medical Nutrition..., Employee Wellness, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, Weight Management, Clinical Nutrition, Lifestyle, Food, Weight, Health Promotion, Diabetes, Healthcare, Fitness, Corporations, Public Relations, Chronic Illness, Wellness Coaching, Holistic Health, Prevention, Health Education, Treatment, Entrepreneurship, Supplements, Stress Management, Sports Nutrition, Motivational Speaking, Public Health, Wellbeing, Lifestyle Coaching, Certified Diabetes..., Nutritional Analysis, Preventive Medicine, Celiac Disease, Exercise Physiology, Food Allergies
Education
University of Bridgeport 1989 — 1991
Masters of Science, Nutrition & Dietetics
University of California, Berkeley 1973 — 1976
Bachelors of Science, Nutrition & Dietetics
Madison Consulting, LLC October 2009 - Present
Epic Dental LLC 2011 - 2013
Epic Dental LLC 2011 - 2013
Dr. Sears March 2008 - October 2009
Blue Diamond Growers September 2006 - March 2008
Genisoy 2001 - 2006
Clif Bar & Company 1999 - 2001
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Consumer Products, Grocery, Forecasting, P&L Management, Retail, Brand Management, Food, Natural Products, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Brand Development, Key Account Development, Marketing, Sales
Education
California State University, Fresno
Gymboree Play & Music June 1989 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 1988 - 1989
Spectra Physics 1984 - 1989
Raychem June 1979 - June 1984
Argo Systems March 1983 - March 1984
Skills
Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Management, Coaching, Retail, Team Building, Public Speaking, Deferred Compensation, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, HRIS
Education
Pepperdine University 1981 — 1983
MBA, Business
San Jose State University 1976 — 1977
Teaching Credential, Elementary Education
Santa Clara University 1972 — 1976
BA, Humanities
At Home December 2013 - Present
Jackrabbit 1994 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers November 1972 - June 1993
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Agriculture, Online Marketing, Direct Sales, Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Team Building, New Business Development, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Product Development, Market Research
Education
University of California, Davis 1957 — 1972
B.S., Agricultural Economics
AAA July 2011 - December 2012
AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah Insurance Exchange September 2008 - July 2011
Blue Diamond Growers 2006 - 2008
InsWeb 2000 - 2006
Apple Inc. 1997 - 2000
Packard Bell Computer 1996 - 1997
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Public Sector May 2006 - Present
CalPERS May 2002 - May 2006
Yolo County May 2001 - May 2002
Blue Diamond Growers March 1999 - May 2001
NEC Electronics 1987 - 1999
Skills
PeopleTools, Business Analysis, Business Process, PeopleSoft, HRIS, Project Management, Benefits Administration, Project Planning, Agile Methodologies, Leadership, Human Resources, Testing, Software Documentation, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, Information Technology, Process Improvement, Integration
Education
UC Davis
PMP Certification Program
DealerTrack CMS September 2012 - Present
StrataScale June 2010 - June 2012
CUDL January 2001 - February 2009
Goldent 1 Credit Union July 2000 - December 2000
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation October 1997 - July 2000
Municiple Courts of Seattle July 1997 - October 1997
Blue Diamond Growers October 1987 - July 1997
Raley's Corporation June 1983 - October 1987
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1979 — 1982
B.S.
Blue Diamond Growers May 2010 - Present
Elysian Fields May 2004 - July 2009
Education
California State University-Chico 1982 — 1987
BA, Telecommunications & Film, Broadcasting, Marketing/Management Minor
Vacaville High School
Ventura Foods April 2015 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers February 2013 - April 2015
Hines Nursery October 2011 - February 2013
Olam Tomato Processors July 2009 - 2011
SK Foods 2007 - 2009
Diamond Crystal Brands 2006 - 2007
Hewitson Enterprises 2004 - 2006
Gusmer Cellulo 2002 - 2004
Lipton 2001 - 2002
Pacesetter Industries 1998 - 2001
Skills
Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Finance, SAP, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Operations Management
Education
California State University Stanislaus 1997 — 1999
BS, Business Administration
CSM April 2011 - Present
Fresh and Easy,Tesco 2010 - 2011
Coca-Cola Enterprise 2009 - 2010
Sara Lee Foods 2008 - 2009
PepsiCo 2001 - 2008
Blue Diamond Growers 1998 - 2001
Skills
Food Processing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Food Safety, HACCP, Supply Chain Management, 5S, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Management, SAP, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, Warehousing
Education
National University
MBA, Business Administration
University of California, Davis
B.S, Food Science and Technology
Pacific Gas and Electric Company March 2015 - Present
Intuit October 2014 - January 2015
Zignal Labs December 2013 - May 2014
invino March 2013 - November 2013
Formspring September 2011 - November 2012
The Wall Street Journal August 2010 - August 2011
Blue Diamond Growers July 2008 - June 2011
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Agricultural Science, Minors: Communications, Business
Blue Diamond Growers October 2009 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. March 2005 - October 2009
Nestle Waters North America 2003 - 2005
Nestle Purina PetCare 2002 - 2003
Nestle USA 1998 - 2002
Skills
Shopper Marketing, IRI, Nielsen, Customer Marketing, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Strategy, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Sales, Sales Operations, Categorization, Customer Insight, Category Insights, Retail Category..., Key Account Development
Education
Golden Gate University 1996 — 2000
MBA, Marketing
California State University-Chico 1982 — 1986
BA, Geography
Blue Diamond Growers 2008 - Present
The Hershey Company 1984 - 2005
Skills
Pricing, Merchandising, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, IRI, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing, New Business Development, P&L Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Sales Management
Education
Iowa State University
BBA, Marketing
Blue Diamond Growers November 2011 - Present
ECMC November 2010 - November 2011
EDFUND February 2004 - November 2010
BearingPoint (formerly KPMG Consulting) 2000 - 2003
KPMG 1990 - 2000
Coopers & Lybrand 1986 - 1990
Skills
Financial Reporting, Enterprise Risk..., Accounting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, IT Audit, Risk Management, GAAP, Business Process..., Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Assurance, External Audit, Governance, CPA, Big 4, Business Process, Leadership, COSO, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Accounting
Campos Brothers Farms January 2012 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers November 1991 - November 2011
KPMG US August 1987 - November 1991
Edison Brothers Stores, Inc. October 1986 - April 1987
Price Waterhouse August 1985 - October 1986
Skills
Strategic Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Accounting, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Management, Managerial Finance, SEC filings, US GAAP, Tax
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1981 — 1985
BS, Accounting
Blue Diamond Growers April 1979 - Present
Skills
Process Improvement, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Auditing, Management, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Team Building, Agriculture, Food Safety, Microsoft Excel, Agribusiness
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Harris Moran Seed Company October 2009 - Present
Harris Moran Seed Company May 2013 - October 2013
Blue Diamond Growers July 2007 - September 2009
The Hershey Company November 2005 - June 2007
MortgageTree Lending May 2000 - November 2005
Skills
Budgets, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Audits, Payroll, Purchasing, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Pricing, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Analysis, Product Costing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Risk Management, Finance, JD Edwards, Leadership, Project Planning, ERP
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business Administration
California State University-East Bay 1983 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Nor-Cal Beverage Co. June 2012 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers July 2008 - June 2012
Sunland Analytical February 2007 - July 2008
Unilab 1999 - 2000
Skills
HACCP
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology
Blue Diamond Growers December 2011 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers September 2011 - December 2011
Lilliput Children's Services January 2011 - September 2011
Embassy Suites Hotel - Sacramento May 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Personnel Management, Management, HR Policies, Human Resources, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Policy, Workforce Planning, Job Descriptions, Onboarding, HRIS
Education
Drexel University 2009 — 2011
Master's of Science, Human Resources Development - Business Setting
California State University-Sacramento 1999 — 2008
Bachelor's of Science, Business Administration - Human Resources Management/Organizational Behavior and Minor: Sociology
Kmart Corporation October 2012 - March 2015
Lake County Co-Op February 2013 - April 2014
Action Sanitary July 2012 - April 2014
Ante Up Records January 2010 - February 2013
Blue Diamond Growers April 2011 - April 2012
Elevator Controls Corp August 2009 - November 2009
AVAD LLC March 2008 - June 2009
Sacramento Container Corporation April 2007 - February 2008
Beutler Heating & Air November 2004 - April 2007
Ace Hardware Disribution Center October 2003 - November 2004
Skills
Distribution Center..., Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Time Management, Forklift Operator
Education
Kaplan University 2009 — 2011
AS, Computer & Information Science - Information Technology
Outpatient Pathology Associates December 2013 - Present
State of California, Franchise Tax Board February 2013 - December 2013
Central Sierra Child Support Agency April 2012 - January 2013
Blue Diamond Growers January 2012 - February 2012
County of El Dorado, Child Support Services June 2011 - January 2012
Probe Information Services, Inc. 1999 - 2009
ChoicePoint Services, Inc. 1985 - 1999
U.S. Air Force 1978 - 1982
Skills
Administrative Assistant, Transcription, Word Processing, Data Entry, Customer Service, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Word 2003, Outlook 2003 & 2010, Filing, Fax
Education
Gcflearnfree.org 2012 — 2012
Certificates, Word 2010/Excel 2010/Access 2010/PowerPoint 2010
Heald College 1993 — 1995
Certificate, Medical Steno Transcription
Metropolitan Technical Community College 1984 — 1984
Certificate, Nursing Assistant
Cost Plus World Market August 2012 - Present
Cost Plus World Market March 2011 - August 2012
Blackhawk Network March 2010 - November 2010
Blue Diamond Growers June 2009 - January 2010
Resolution Management Consultants, Inc. August 2008 - December 2008
Advanced Health and Wellness January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, English, Customer Service, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, AS400 system, Brio Query, Data Analysis, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Management, Creative Problem Solving, Highly resourceful, Conscientious, Close Attention to..., Oral & Written..., Data Cubes, Pivot Tables
Education
California State University-Chico
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Silveira Vineyards 2012 - Present
Summit Almonds January 2011 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 2008 - December 2010
Skills
Forecasting, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Food, Key Account Management, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Product Development, FMCG, Food Safety, International Sales, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, P&L Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Brand Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1985 — 1989
A-dec January 2013 - Present
Coherent June 2010 - January 2013
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. June 2005 - June 2010
Coherent December 2003 - June 2005
SUMCO October 2000 - December 2003
ATI Wah Chang January 1999 - October 2000
Valmont Industries February 1998 - January 1999
Blue Diamond Growers May 1996 - February 1998
Liberty Northwest Insurance July 1994 - May 1996
Skills
Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Accounting, Inventory Management, SAP, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Project Management, ERP, Finance, General Ledger, Access, Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Strategic Financial..., Payroll, Auditing, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Accounting, Manufacturing
Education
Portland State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting and Information Systems
FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics September 2008 - Present
EDFUND 2006 - 2008
Blue Diamond Growers September 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., Taleo, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Sourcing, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Job Descriptions, Performance Management, Human Resources, Payroll, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, HR Consulting, Labor Relations, Employee Handbooks, Benefits Administration, Temporary Placement, Job Fairs, Deferred Compensation
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Human Resources
Placer County Office of Education, CARE Pathways August 2014 - Present
PCOE @ Del Oro High School September 2013 - Present
school districts August 2009 - Present
Roseville Area High School 2009 - 2010
California Olive Ranch 2005 - 2008
Blue Diamond Growers 1985 - 1991
Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Media, Team Building, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Research, Event Planning, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Coaching, Budgets, Community Outreach, Editing, Event Management, Instructional Design, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Staff Development
Education
Chapman University 2008 — 2010
Credential, Secondary Education
University of California, Davis 1978 — 1980
BS, Dietetics
CalStateTEACH
Blue Diamond Growers January 2010 - Present
Raley's June 2005 - July 2009
Macro Plastics February 2005 - June 2005
Fairchild Imaging May 2000 - February 2005
City of San Jose August 1999 - April 2000
Education
San Jose State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Business Administration/Accounting
Red Sea Comp. School
Blue Diamond Growers February 2015 - Present
Innovated Packaging Company, Inc. August 2008 - February 2015
Intel Corporation August 2004 - August 2008
New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) August 2001 - August 2004
Hewlett-Packard Company January 1998 - August 2001
Innovated Packaging Company, Inc. June 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Testing, Packaging Engineering, R&D, Product Development, Materials, Validation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, ISTA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CAPE & TOPS, Sourcing, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Cross Functional Teams, ArtiosCAD, Lean Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Food Technology, Food Safety Management...
Education
San Jose State University
BS, Industrial Technology - Packaging Engineering with Business Management Minor
Mission College
AS, Electro-Mechanical Drafting/Design with (CAD/CAM)
Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant September 1974 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers April 1980 - August 1989
American General Life Companies 1973 - 1980
Education
Arizona State University 1965 — 1969
BS, Accounting
Blue Diamond Growers July 2006 - Present
Steelscape 2000 - 2006
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1978 — 1981
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Blue Diamond Growers July 2013 - Present
Bolthouse Farms July 2009 - June 2013
Dairy Farmers of America 2003 - 2009
Skills
Food Science, R&D, Product Development, Dairy Products, Sensory Evaluation, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Technology, Food Microbiology, Flavors
Education
Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Food Science & Technology
Blue Diamond Growers August 2013 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers April 2013 - July 2013
BWM, Inc. 2007 - 2011
California Fruit and Tomato Kitchens May 2003 - June 2005
International Paper October 2001 - May 2003
Procter & Gamble May 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Training, Food, HACCP, Solidworks, CAD, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Pricing, FMCG
Education
Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System 2015 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Leadership
Merced College
Associate of Arts (AA), Architecture CADD
State of California 2005 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers 2000 - 2005
Pacific Grain Products 1995 - 2000
Dole Technical Center 1984 - 1994
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Nutrition Sciences
San Jose State University
Minor, Business Adminstration
California Mill Equipment July 2001 - Present
Proctor & Gamble September 1997 - October 2000
Blue Diamond Growers August 1978 - July 1997
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Negotiation, AutoCAD, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Windows, Team Leadership, Engineering, Contract Management, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Product Development, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Analysis, Process Scheduler, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Budgets, English, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills, Procurement, PowerPoint, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Modesto Junior College 1996 — 1998
Blue Diamond Growers January 2009 - Present
Skills
Management, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Pricing, International Sales, Forecasting, Sales, Product Development, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Marketing Management, Key Account Management, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Strategy, Business Strategy
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Masters, International Relations and Affairs
University of Maryland - Munich
Blue Diamond Growers December 2013 - Present
Peerless Coffee and Tea November 2011 - November 2013
Seminis February 2011 - September 2011
UCDavis October 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Food Science, R&D, Quality Assurance, Laboratory, GMP, Food, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Technology, Microbiology, HACCP, Food Processing
Education
UC Davis 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science and Technology, emphasis in Microbiology
Blue Diamond Growers November 1977 - Present
Education
Purdue University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor's Degree, English Literature (British and Commonwealth), B+
Sacramento County October 2005 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers October 2001 - October 2005
US Navy May 1996 - October 1998
Education
Concorde Career College-North Hollywood 1998 — 2000
Certification, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Henry Company December 2011 - Present
Blue Diamond Growers August 2010 - November 2011
Famima Corporation June 2007 - August 2010
Education
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)