Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
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DescriptionFounded: 2001 Parent organization: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. Subsidiaries: BRIDGESTONE DE MÉXICO, SA DE CV,
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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Employees
Parkhouse Tire October 2014 - Present
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions November 2011 - September 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations April 2011 - December 2011
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions September 2009 - April 2011
Bridgestone Bandag, LLC May 2007 - September 2009
Bandag August 2006 - May 2007
Bandag August 2005 - August 2006
Bandag December 2003 - August 2005
Bandag October 1997 - December 2003
Skills
Account Management, B2B, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Continuous Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Data Warehousing, Disaster Recovery, ITIL, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Strategy, Team Building, Training, Vendor Management, Integration
Education
Marycrest University 1999 — 2000
BA, Business
University of Northern Iowa 1988 — 1990
Music, Business
HCA/HealthTrust November 2014 - April 2015
HCA/HealthTrust July 2012 - November 2014
HCA/HPG May 2011 - July 2012
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations November 2004 - April 2011
Accenture 1999 - April 2002
IPT 1995 - 1997
Skills
Business Intelligence, Data Integration, ETL, Data Warehousing, SSIS, Database Design, Data Modeling, Microsoft SQL Server, SDLC, Data Warehouse..., Agile Methodologies, Databases, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Enterprise Architecture, Software Project..., Software Development, Integration, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Agile Project Management, Dimensional Modeling, Data Analysis, Scrum, Database Administration, Data Analytics, Data Quality
Education
University of Michigan - School of Information 2002 — 2004
MSI, Information Economics, Management & Policy
Universidade Federal de São Carlos 1992 — 1995
Bachelor, Computer Science
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2008 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2005 - May 2008
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations November 2004 - March 2005
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2004 - November 2004
Hydrotex November 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Six Sigma, TS16949, Process Improvement, APQP, SPC, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., ISO/TS 16949, Management, Process Engineering, Team Building, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Continuous Improvement
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1987 — 1992
Mechanical Engineering
Nissan of Cool Springs July 2013 - December 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations 2011 - 2012
Tru-Line Tool & Mfg. Co., Inc. April 1993 - August 2009
Skills
Purchasing, Sales, Estimating, Negotiation, Automotive, AutoCAD, Tool & Die, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Development, MRP
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Bridgestone June 2015 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations December 2010 - Present
Bridgestone Amercias Tire Operations October 2007 - December 2010
Oreck Corporation December 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, C++, C, Java
Education
Trevecca Nazarene University 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Trevecca Nazarene University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Project Management
Bridgestone February 2015 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations October 2013 - February 2015
Bridgestone January 2010 - October 2013
Bridgestone May 2009 - January 2010
Bridgestone May 2007 - May 2009
Bridgestone August 1999 - May 2007
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Waste Reduction, Strategic Planning, Human Capital, Change Management, Manufacturing..., Culture Change, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership Development, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Training, Process Improvement, Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Manufacturing, Performance Management, Budgets, Inventory Management, Kaizen, Supply Chain Management, Automotive, Supply Chain, 5S, Customer Satisfaction, Purchasing, Operations Management
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2002 — 2010
BS, Organizational Leadership
Bridgestone DMAIC Americas Support Center 2007 — 2009
Certificate, DMAIC Green Belt Certification
Texas Proving Grounds 2006 — 2006
Certificate, Tire Technology
Bridgestone Tokyo 2004 — 2004
Certificate, Kaizen/Cost Waste Improvement
Lebanon High School 1988 — 1991
Honors
Innovation/Aligning the Core Workshop
Firestone Industrial Products October 2014 - Present
Firestone Industrial Products January 2013 - October 2014
Bridgestone Americas tire operations July 2012 - January 2013
Purdue Residence Halls Food Services July 2010 - May 2012
PLOTEC S.R.L June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Spanish, Account Management, Brazilian Portuguese, Matlab, Process Improvement, Outside Sales, inside sales, SAP, Minitab, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, MS Office tools, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, C, Access, SQL, Databases, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Education
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering, Senior
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations November 2014 - Present
Bridgestone September 2004 - September 2014
Bridgestone January 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Profit, Marketing, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Customer Satisfaction, Merchandising, P&L, Retail, Team Building, Operations Management, Store Management, Sales, Loss Prevention, Budgets, Retail Sales, Recruiting, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Leadership, P&L Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Honor Role
United States Merchant Marine Academy 2008 — 2009
International Trade and Regulations
Belmont University
Enterprise Perspectives & Strategic Thinking
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations February 2014 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations - Bridgestone Mining March 2011 - February 2014
Skills
Training, Team Building, Leadership
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
BASF January 2015 - Present
CarMax November 2014 - January 2015
Guardian Industries November 2013 - September 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations November 2009 - November 2013
Air National Guard October 2010 - October 2012
Winnebago County Sheriffs Depr April 2008 - November 2009
Chrysler Group LLC March 2007 - April 2008
United States Marine Corps October 2000 - October 2005
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service, Project Management, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Change Management, Project Planning, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Preventive Maintenance, Time Management, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Leadership, 5S, Plant Maintenance, Teamwork, Root Cause Analysis, Coaching, Maintenance & Repair, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Team Building, Kaizen, Management, Manufacturing, Public Speaking
Education
Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus 2011 — 2016
Business Administration and Management, General
Kaplan University 2011 — 2012
Non Degree, Information Technology
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations September 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations December 2012 - July 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations February 2012 - December 2012
Bridgestone February 2010 - April 2012
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire October 1997 - March 2010
Kent State University Liquid Crystal Institute May 1993 - October 1997
Skills
Chemistry, Materials, Rubber, Characterization, Tires, Organic Synthesis
Education
The University of Akron 1988 — 2004
BS, Chemistry
Kent State University 1996 — 2002
MBA
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations September 2011 - Present
Skills
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, MS Project, AutoCAD, Pro Engineer, Inventor, Machine Design, Technical Writing, Six Sigma, Design Engineering, Maintenance, Project Coordination, Capital Budgeting, Project Estimation, Military, AutoCAD Mechanical, Project Management, 5S, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., SolidWorks, Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Leadership, Team Leadership, FMEA, Budgets
Education
Engineer Captains Career Course 2010 — 2012
Project Management, Project Management
Engineer Basic Officer Leaders Course 2009 — 2009
Engineer Basic Officer Leader, Project Management
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Missouri Western State University 2001 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.), Manufacturing Engineering
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2012 - Present
Bridgestone Bandag July 2004 - April 2012
Bandag June 2002 - June 2004
Bandag November 1996 - May 2002
Goodyear August 1994 - November 1996
Nippon Giant Tire, Tatsuno, Japan September 1991 - August 1994
Skills
Mobilize, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Market Research, Pricing, Program Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Manufacturing, Sales, Inventory Management, Management, Sales Operations, Product Development, Automotive
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Corporate Finance & Marketing
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1990 — 1991
Japanese
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations March 2015 - Present
John Deere January 2009 - June 2009
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company June 2008 - September 2008
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Public Speaking, Testing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Manufacturing, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Sales, Six Sigma
Education
The Ohio State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science: Engineering, Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering: Specialization in Power Systems and Machine Design
Rochester Institute of Technology 2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Science: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Allsteel October 2014 - Present
Bridgestone June 2013 - October 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations April 2007 - May 2013
Bandag May 2004 - March 2007
Bandag February 2000 - May 2004
Bandag 1998 - February 2000
Fisher Controls 1993 - 1998
Tyson Foods 1991 - 1993
Skills
P&L Management, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Budgets, Management, Pricing, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Microsoft SQL Server, Strategy, Sales Management, Server Architecture, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Finance
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Master of Business Administration, Accounting
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Bridgestone January 2013 - Present
BB&T June 2012 - January 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2010 - June 2012
Education
Webster University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources Development
Barton College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Bridgestone America's Tire Operations May 2008 - Present
TSR Enterprises, LLC January 2005 - Present
Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Bandag, Incorporated 1999 - 2004
Tire Management Solutions June 1997 - June 2002
Bandag Incorporated June 1991 - June 1997
Skills
Transportation, Fleet Management..., Fleet Technical..., Vehicle Dynamics, Automotive, Sales Management, Forecasting, Pricing, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, TIA Certified, Purchasing, Team Building, Strategy, Business Development, Leadership, Fleet Management, Trucking, Sales Operations, Sales, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement
Education
Marycrest University 1998 — 2002
Accounting, Businesss
Ferris State University 1968 — 1970
Heavy Equip. Repair, Technical and Business Mgmt.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2012 - Present
Education
The Ohio State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Baxter International Inc. February 2014 - Present
SHIFT - Communication Supply Chain Solutions August 2011 - December 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations 1998 - February 2011
Bell-Litho 1994 - 2000
Sir Speedy 1992 - 1994
Skills
Logo Design, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Brochures, Advertising, QuarkXPress, Graphics, Flyers, Photoshop, Pre-press, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Branding & Identity, Corporate Identity, Word, Proofreading, Print Production, Business Cards, Posters, Layout, Adobe Acrobat, Retouching, Logos, Typography, Banners, Photo Editing, Photography, Mac
Education
Northern Illinois University 1989 — 1991
Bachelor, Design/Electronic Media
Harper College 1986 — 1988
Associate, Art
American Academy of Art 1983 — 1985
Design
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 2008 - Present
Bridgestone Firestone May 2003 - December 2007
Diebold 2000 - 2003
Skills
Matlab, Data Acquisition, Vehicles, Vehicle Dynamics, Testing, Finite Element Analysis, Automotive, Simulink, Tires, Force and Moment..., Race Tire Construction, MF-Tool, Microsoft Excel VBA, Program Management, Automotive Engineering, Technical Communication, Problem Solving, Tire Modeling, Automotive Repair, Automobile, FMEA, Powertrain, Pro Engineer, Racing, CAE, Kaizen, Product Development, Engineering, SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
The University of Akron 1996 — 2002
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
The University of Akron 1996 — 2003
BA, Spanish
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2015 - Present
Allen Mooney Barnes Investment Bank May 2014 - August 2014
Paragon Management, LLC March 2013 - August 2013
Churchill Catered Events February 2011 - June 2013
Priority Group, LLC June 2011 - September 2011
Sewanee Annual Fund September 2010 - November 2010
Oceanview Lawncare June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Valuation, Corporate Finance, Investments, Equities, Equity Research, Financial Accounting, Budgets, Finance, Financial Modeling, Customer Service, Bloomberg, Sales, Business Strategy, Commercial Real Estate, Competitive Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
University of Southern Maine 2012 — 2013
BS, Finance, General
Sewanee-The University of the South 2007 — 2011
BA, Environmental Policy; Minor: Latin
University of Oxford 2009 — 2009
Liberal Arts, World War II Poetry, British Government
North Yarmouth Academy 2003 — 2007
Diploma
The Island School 2005 — 2005
Diploma
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations August 2009 - Present
Bridgestone Americas July 2009 - Present
Bridgestone Americas September 2003 - July 2009
Bridgestone do Brasil January 2000 - September 2003
Skills
Business Strategy, Automotive, Sales, SAP, Vehicles, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Pricing, Spanish, Business Planning, Negotiation, Forecasting, Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Training
Education
Universidade Braz Cubas 1976 — 1982
Industrial Engineering Mechanics, Bachelor
Faculdade Bras Cubas 1974 — 1976
Business Administrator
Bridgestone americas tire operations May 2012 - Present
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire February 1994 - Present
Continental General Tire Inc November 1989 - December 1993
Skills
Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Business Planning
Education
Instituto Tecnológico de Saltillo 1983 — 1986
Industrial Electric Engineer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2002 - March 2015
Skills
Multilingual, Dealer Management, International Sales, Market Research, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, International Economics, Persuasion, Demand Forecasting, Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing, Program Management, French, International Business, Pricing, Strategy, Automotive, Business Planning, Business Development, Selling, New Business Development, Forecasting
Education
The University of Akron 1971 — 1976
BA, Marketing & Linguistics
Faculte d'Assas (Sciences Economiques) in Paris 1969 — 1970
Only one year before leaving for the US, International Management
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2007 - January 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2000 - July 2007
Sprintz Furniture February 1999 - July 2000
Brooks Roofing July 1997 - February 1999
Skills
Advertising, Promotions, Public Relations, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing Management, Event Management, Public Speaking, Channel Marketing, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Program Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Automotive, Multi-channel Marketing, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Retail
Education
David Lipscomb University 2008 — 2010
MBA, Leadership
Middle Tennessee State University 1996 — 2000
BBA, Marketing
Courtesy Services April 2011 - Present
Scott USA May 2010 - March 2011
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 1992 - December 2009
Decorative Precast Stone Erectors August 1988 - March 1992
Skills
Warehousing, Forecasting, Motorsports, Product Development, Inventory Control, OEMs, Racing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Product Management, Market Planning
Education
State University of New York College at Fredonia 1984 — 1986
BBA, Economics
SUNY Canton 1981 — 1983
AA, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 2010 - December 2012
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations April 2008 - January 2010
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2004 - April 2008
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations dba GCR Tire Centers February 1998 - June 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Pricing, Profit, Sales Process, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Tires, Cold Calling, Farm Equipment, New Business Development, Customer Retention, Customer Engagement, Team Leadership, B2B
Education
Southwestern Oklahoma State University 1986 — 1990
Business, Business & Management
Fargo High School 1979 — 1983
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations March 2013 - June 2014
University of South Carolina Aiken August 2009 - March 2013
Northrop Grumman Corporation August 2006 - December 2007
US Navy March 1999 - July 2006
Skills
Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit, Linux, VMware, R-ADM, Microsoft Access, Penetration Testing, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, Windows 7, IMS data, Windows Vista, Mac OS, FileMaker, Windows XP, Computer Technology, Creative Writing, Student Development, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Office Management, Law Enforcement..., Explosives Safety, Counterterrorism, Counterinsurgency, Online Research, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Teaching, Customer Service, Editing, Technical Writing, Training, Research, Event Planning
Education
University of South Carolina-Aiken 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General
Portico Staffing October 2014 - May 2015
H&R Block January 2014 - April 2015
Aerotek May 2014 - September 2014
Palmer Group January 2014 - March 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2012 - August 2013
Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept., Iowa State University February 2011 - February 2012
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. December 2008 - February 2011
Skills
Accounting, Budgeting, Administration, General Ledger, Peachtree, Leadership, Budgets, Nonprofits, Data Analysis, QuickBooks, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Outlook, Software Documentation, GAAP, Analysis, SAP- Sales Module, Auditing, Access, SAP, Microsoft Excel
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Des Moines Area Community College
AS, Accounting Information Systems and Accounting Paraprofesional
Rivers State University of Science & Technology
Post Graduate Diploma, Business Studies
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations September 2014 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2009 - September 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations December 2006 - May 2009
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations December 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Automotive
Education
Strayer University 2006 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management
Barton College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Brambles March 2015 - Present
Firestone Building Products November 2014 - March 2015
Bridgestone Americas Holdling, INC June 2014 - October 2014
Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc January 2011 - May 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations December 2009 - January 2011
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions November 2006 - November 2009
Bandag, Inc 2002 - 2006
Skills
Forecasting, Accounting, SAP, Budget, Analysis, PeopleSoft, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Finance, Auditing, Internal Controls, Account Management, Team Management, Team Building
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Finance, General
Western Illinois University 1997 — 2000
BA, Accounting
SPX Transformer Solutions December 2010 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2008 - July 2010
Cooper Standard Automotive March 2004 - May 2008
Bayer HealthCare May 2000 - March 2004
Carolina Turkeys / Butterball January 1998 - May 2000
Equity Group, NC Division, December 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Process Improvement, 5S, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Program Management, EHS, Product Development
Education
East Carolina University 1994 — 1996
Master of Science (MS), Occupational Safety & Health
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1987 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism and Mass Communication
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 2014 - Present
Firestone Fibers & Textiles November 2008 - January 2014
KoSa / INVISTA / Performance Fibers July 2001 - November 2008
Burlington Industries - Lees Carpets December 1991 - April 2000
Milliken & Company 1986 - 1991
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Safety..., EHS, ISO 14001, Capital Projects, Chemical Processing, Six Sigma, Environmental..., Air Permitting, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Awareness, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental..., Industrial Hygiene
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1981 — 1985
Masters, Chemical Engineering
Baylor University 1978 — 1981
Bachelor, Engineering
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations August 2014 - Present
Bridgestone Americas October 2011 - July 2014
Bridgestone January 2010 - October 2011
Bridgestone Americas September 2007 - January 2010
Bridgestone March 2006 - September 2007
Bridgestone March 2001 - February 2006
Skills
Organizational..., Plant Start-ups, Business Strategy, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Talent Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Labor Relations, Training, Management, Talent Acquisition, Start-ups, Business Development, Deferred Compensation, Coaching, Staff Development, FMLA, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Public Speaking, Team Building, Executive Coaching, Team Leadership, Employee Engagement, Benefits Administration, HR Policies, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Organizational..., New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Time Management, Hiring, Organizational Design, Job Analysis, Temporary Placement
Education
Trevecca Nazarene University 2003 — 2003
MBA, Business Administration
Trevecca Nazarene University 1997 — 1998
Masters, Organizational Management
Trevecca Nazarene University 1994 — 1995
Bachelors, Management & HR
Coach U
Coach U
Chrysler Group LLC March 2014 - Present
CT Charlton Group April 2013 - March 2014
Lacks Wheel Trim Systems November 2011 - April 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2007 - October 2011
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2004 - October 2011
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2004 - June 2007
Takata Seat Belts Inc January 2003 - June 2004
TRW Automotive INC January 2000 - January 2002
Yazaki North America May 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing, Manufacturing, Automotive, Sales Management, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Engineering, Vehicles, Account Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Six Sigma, Social Media Marketing, APQP, Sales, Purchasing, Pricing
Education
MSU Exec. Dev. Program
University of Michigan 1997 — 2002
Bachelor, Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Plymouth Canton High School 1994 — 1997
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations September 2014 - April 2015
Tires Plus Total Car Care August 2011 - September 2014
Tires Plus Corporate Headquarters September 2007 - August 2011
Tires Plus Total Car Care August 2005 - September 2007
Tires Plus Total Car Care January 2004 - August 2005
Tires Plus Total Car Care October 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Recruiting, Retail, Human Resources, Customer Retention, Coaching, Employee Relations, Sales Management, Training, Interviews, Team Leadership, Leadership, Income Statement, Hiring, Performance Management, Store Management, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Talent Management, P
Education
University of Miami 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Biology and Chemistry
University of Miami 2000 — 2004
Biology/Chemistry, Science
Coral Gables Senior High 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma, International Bacalaureate certificate
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations August 2009 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations December 2006 - August 2009
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2006 - December 2006
General Electric August 2005 - December 2005
Fort Dodge Animal Health May 2005 - August 2005
M/s Arcraft July 2002 - June 2003
Education
Iowa State University 2003 — 2006
Master of Science, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
National Institute of Technology 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Technology, Production Engineering & Management
Southern Tire Mart, LLC March 2013 - Present
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS December 2007 - Present
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company March 1998 - 2007
Nautica Men's Clothing 1996 - 1998
Skills
Business Development, Procurement, Merchandise Planning, Management, Marketing Management, Wholesale, Sales Operations, Income Statement, Pricing, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Retail, Forecasting, Market Planning, Automotive, Distributed Team...
Education
Mississippi State University 1981 — 1984
BBA, Marketing
Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry 1981 — 1984
BBA, Marketing
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC Vice President Consumer MarketingBridgestone Firestone2006 - Present
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC 1982 - Present
Bridgestone 1982 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations 1982 - Present
Education
Gannon University 1978 — 1982
BS, Chemistry
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2012 - July 2013
Brdgestone Americas Holding January 2012 - June 2012
Bridgestone Americas Holding January 2011 - December 2011
Bridgestone Americas March 2009 - December 2010
Bridgestone North American Tire June 2005 - February 2009
Bridgestone 1991 - 2008
Bridgestone Americas Holding, inc February 2003 - June 2005
Hartmann 2001 - 2003
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Capital Budgeting, Budget, Department Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Management, Operations Management, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Finance, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Project Planning, Business Process..., Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Stetson University 1988 — 1990
MBA
University of Florida 1981 — 1986
BA, Philosophy
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations August 2009 - Present
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1985 — 1990
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations April 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations March 2010 - April 2013
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS May 2007 - February 2010
Gaylord Entertainment 2004 - 2007
Skills
SAP, Process Improvement, Budgets, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Auditing, Internal Audit, Finance, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Cost Accounting
Education
Penn State University 1999 — 2003
Professional Accountancy
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2014 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2012 - July 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 2011 - March 2012
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 2010 - January 2011
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations February 2009 - January 2010
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations July 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Accounting, Finance, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Business Planning, SAP, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Financial Planning
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2001 — 2006
M.B.A., Manufacturing and Operations, Business Information Systems
University of North Alabama 1999 — 2001
Business
Bridgestone HosePower August 2014 - Present
Bridgestone Retail Operations July 2012 - August 2014
Bridestone Americas Tire Operations September 2010 - July 2012
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations February 2009 - September 2010
Bridestone Firestone Retail Operations January 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Forecasting, P&L, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Income Statement, Pricing, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Consolidation, US GAAP, Budgets, Cash Flow, Managerial Finance, Leadership, Business Process..., Finance, Auditing, Internal Audit, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management
Education
Lewis University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations- Product Development Group August 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations December 2010 - July 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Organization July 2004 - December 2010
Skills
Kaizen, Six Sigma, Product Development, 5S, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Change Management, TS16949, Process Improvement, Problem Solving
Education
The University of Akron 1988 — 1993
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
Bridgestone Metalpha April 2014 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2007 - Present
Bridgestone April 2004 - May 2007
Bridgestone March 2000 - April 2004
Pro-Fab, Inc. 1996 - 2000
United States Navy 1983 - 1988
Skills
Succession Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Labor Relations, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Leadership, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Coaching, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership Development, Compliance, Change Management, HR Policies, Human Resources, Training, FMLA, Employee Engagement, Process Improvement, New Hire Orientations, Talent Management, Union Avoidance, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Training, Interviews, Job Analysis, Recruiting, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Organizational Design, Hiring, Employment Law, PeopleSoft, Performance Appraisal, HR Consulting, Career Development, Industrial Relations, Technical Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, SAP HR, ADP Payroll, Payroll, SPHR, Workers Compensation, Employee Handbooks
Education
University of Central Oklahoma 1994 — 1996
BA, Politcal Science/International Studies Program
University of Oklahoma 1989 — 1991
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations August 2011 - April 2013
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2008 - July 2011
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire January 2006 - April 2008
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, SAP, Forecasting, Product Management, Project Management, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville - College of Business Administration 1998 — 2000
MBA
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1998 — 2000
MS, Industrial Engineering
Tennessee Technological University 1994 — 1996
BS, Civil Engineering
Bridgestone Americas Inc. December 2011 - Present
Bridgestone Americas July 2009 - December 2011
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations November 2001 - July 2009
Skills
Process Improvement, Procurement, Project Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Spend Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Leadership, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Project Planning, Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Budgets
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1991 — 1995
B.S., Recreation Administration
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2015 - Present
Tractor Supply Company February 2014 - Present
Tractor Supply Company December 2010 - May 2015
O'Charley's Inc. December 2008 - November 2010
O'Charley's Inc. March 2006 - December 2008
O'Charley's Inc. November 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Performance Management, ADP Payroll, Microsoft Office, Time Management, HRIS, Data Entry, PeopleSoft, Outlook, File Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Benefits Administration
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1995 — 2001
Bachelor's, Management/Human Resources
Pharmacy Data Management, Inc. (PDMI) February 2014 - Present
Integrity Consulting Group, Inc. March 2001 - Present
Akron Police Department June 1997 - Present
The Timken Company November 2012 - January 2014
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations March 2001 - November 2013
Analysts International Corporation (AIC) 1997 - 2001
Geschke , Kasper & Associates , Inc. 1995 - 1997
The University of Akron 1990 - 1996
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. 1988 - 1996
Skills
Systems Analysis, Management, DB2, COBOL, Project Management, Data Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Crystal Reports, Information Technology, SQL, Security, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Office, Database Design, CICS, Training, TSO, VSAM, JCL, IMS, IMS DB/DC, ISPF, Financial Systems Design, Communication Skills, Data Conversion, System Migration, System Specification, IT Audit, Leadership, SDLC, Troubleshooting, Law Enforcement
Education
The University of Akron
BS - Management
The University of Akron
AAS - Data Processing Management, Information Technology
The University of Akron
AAS - Data Processing, Information Technology
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations October 2007 - Present
The Hoover Company October 2002 - October 2007
Gen X Studio February 1996 - October 2002
Education
Stanford University 2014 — 2014
Executive Education, Design Thinking Boot Camp
Columbus College of Art & Design 1993 — 1997
BFA, Industrial Design
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations August 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions April 2011 - August 2013
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Operations July 2004 - April 2011
Bandag January 2002 - July 2004
Bandag March 1998 - January 2002
Education
University of Iowa 1978 — 1980
BA, Letters
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations October 2013 - Present
Hawk Institute for Space Sciences, LLC (HISS) October 2010 - October 2013
Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT) October 2009 - October 2010
Case Western Reserve University August 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Solidworks, Cosmos FEA, MathCAD, Mastercam, Algor, Mathlab, Microsoft Office, Testing, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering
Education
Case Western Reserve University 2005 — 2009
B.S.E, Aerospace Engineering, 3.313 GPA
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations April 2014 - Present
Plexus May 2011 - March 2014
Woodward MPC May 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Solidworks, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Engineering, Pro Engineer, Matlab, CAD, MathCAD, ANSYS, Labview, Finite Element Analysis, SPC
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2010
B.S, Mechanical Engineering
Bridestone Americas Tire Operations - Bridgestone Mining April 2013 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations January 2009 - March 2013
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions April 2005 - December 2008
Bandag, Inc, October 1992 - December 2004
Philtread Tire & Rubber C0. (Firestone Tires) March 1986 - September 1992
PT Ossiana 1984 - 1986
Skills
Multilingual, Spanish, English, Automotive, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Portuguese, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Negotiation, International Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Sourcing, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Lean Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales Operations, Account Management, Tires, Management, Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Sales, Maintenance Management, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Business Development, Purchasing, International Business, Pricing, Team Building, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, Preventive Maintenance, Operations Management, Engineering, Logistics, Six Sigma
Education
University of San Carlos
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Edward Jones January 2013 - Present
Integra Spine January 2010 - October 2012
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations 2001 - 2009
Skills
Office Equipment, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, FedEx, Product Development, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Project Management, PowerPoint, Continuous Improvement
Education
Kent State University
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts/Business
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations December 2012 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations 2010 - 2012
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Environmental Compliance, ISO 14001, Kaizen, Engineering, ISO, Automotive, Process Engineering, Recycling, Waste Reduction, Project Management, Capital & Expense..., Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
University of Alabama in Huntsville 1998 — 2001
Master's degree, Environmental Engineering
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations September 2010 - Present
Bridgestone October 2005 - September 2010
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Pricing, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Team Leadership, Sales, Management, Business Planning, Budgets, Leadership
Education
Austin Peay State University 1983 — 1987
Drury University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Viacom February 2015 - Present
Viacom June 2012 - Present
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2011 - June 2012
XO Communications 1998 - 2006
Skills
Telecommunications, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Project Management, Team Leadership, Budgets, Vendor Management, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, SAP, Team Building, Access, Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations June 2012 - Present
Procter & Gamble January 2009 - June 2012
Procter & Gamble June 2003 - January 2009
Stag Parkway December 1998 - September 2001
Stag Parkway August 1998 - November 1998
The Exchange Group January 1996 - January 1998
Image Works, Inc January 1991 - January 1996
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Procurement, Management, Negotiation, SAP, Leadership, Pricing, Sales, Marketing, Sales Operations, Training, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Supply Management, Supplier Development, Cross-functional Team..., Low Cost Country..., Packaging, Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Sourcing, Spend Analysis
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
B.S, Business Administration
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations October 2000 - Present
Grainger September 1990 - October 2000
Playland/Kay Bee Toys March 1985 - September 1990
Education
Waynesboro High School, Waynesboro Ga 1980 — 1983
Diploma, General
Augusta Technical College
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations May 2013 - Present
VEETech, P.C. June 2012 - May 2013
North Carolina Central University August 2009 - May 2013
North Carolina Central University 2003 - 2008
Skills
Research, Organic Chemistry, UV/Vis, Polymer Chemistry, GC-MS, Mass Spectrometry, Environmental Awareness, Chemistry, Polymer Characterization, Management, Microsoft Office, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, NMR, Customer Service, Team Building, NMR spectroscopy, ISO 14001, Tier II Reporting, MasterSpec, Internal Audit, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Waste..., Waste Management, Air Permitting, Stormwater Management, Spill Response, Spill Prevention, Underground Storage..., 5S, WebEx, Environmental Science, Biochemistry
Education
North Carolina Central University 2009 — 2013
Master's of Science, Chemistry
North Carolina Central University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science