Central Garden & Pet
Headquarters: Walnut Creek, CA CEO: George C Roeth (Jun 1, 2016–) Founded: 1955 Subsidiaries: Central Pet Distribution,
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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET May 2011 - Present
The Peoples Bank June 2006 - May 2011
Skills
SAP, SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, SAP BW, Master Data, Master Data Management, SAP MM, SAP APO, SAP BI, SAP SD, SAP ERP, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Sales, Management
Education
The University of Georgia
Art Education Major
Central Garden and Pet October 2009 - Present
Central Garden & Pet February 2005 - August 2009
Rubbermaid 1994 - 1996
Rubbermaid Home Products 1992 - 1994
Rubbermaid 1989 - 1992
Skills
FMCG, Retail, Segmentation, Selling, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, P, Product Development, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Management, Sales Management, Strategy, Account Management, Market Research, P&L Management, Market Planning, Leadership, Advertising, Sales, Pricing, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Research, Trade Shows
Education
The Ohio State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Business Administration
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2014 - Present
United Pet Group January 2011 - March 2014
The Aquarium November 2004 - December 2010
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. May 2001 - July 2004
Brass Key Antiques February 1996 - May 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Project Management, Social Media, Teamwork, Sales, Management, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Retail
Education
Salt Lake Community College 1998 — 2000
Larson-Juhl July 2014 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET August 2013 - July 2014
Central Garden and Pet August 2011 - August 2013
Senario January 2007 - August 2011
PFI Pressence From Innovation May 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Product Design, 3D Modeling, Industrial Design, Product Development, Sketching, Innovation Management, Concept Design, Digital Illustration, Concept Development, Photography, Layout, Packaging, Digital Photography, Illustrator, Toys, Illustration, Art Direction, Logo Design, Typography, Storyboarding, Graphics, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Corporate Branding, Image Editing, Photoshop, Image Manipulation, Visual Communication, Drawing, Brand Development, Adobe Acrobat, User Interface Design, Leadership, Advertising, Brochures, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Identity, Posters, Branding & Identity, InDesign, Painting, Art, Animation, Consumer Products, Rhino 3D, Enthusiast
Education
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Illustration, 3.68
Northern Illinois University
Illustration and Design
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet February 2013 - May 2014
Johnson & Johnson October 2011 - November 2012
Johnson & Johnson November 2010 - September 2011
Johnson & Johnson July 2008 - October 2010
Johnson & Johnson (PriCara, A Unit of Ortho-McNeil, Inc.) June 2007 - August 2007
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association July 2003 - July 2006
Richmond Coliseum September 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Brand Management, Strategy, Consumer Products, Product Development, Marketing, Business Strategy, Customer Insight, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Forecasting, Brand Equity, Product Marketing, Segmentation, Product Innovation, Consumer Marketing, Product Launch, Leadership, People Development, Process Improvement, Communications, Consumer Insights, Healthcare Marketing, Consumer Healthcare, Event Management, Channel Development, Strategic Brand..., Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Pricing, Consensus Building, Motivating Teams, Profit Enhancement, Disruptive Thinking, Marketing Management, Advertising, Market Analysis, Product Management
Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing, General Management
University of Richmond 1999 — 2003
BS, Business Administration
Westminster 1986 — 1999
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2015 - Present
The Jones Group Inc. October 2013 - March 2014
Nina Footwear October 2012 - February 2013
The Jones Group Inc. July 2012 - October 2012
American Document Destruction January 2012 - July 2012
ESCADA of the Americas October 2011 - December 2011
Fame Merchandising September 2009 - September 2010
Nordstrom May 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Distribution Center..., Visual Merchandising, Fashion, Apparel, Merchandising, Retail, Trend Analysis, Inventory Management, Styling, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Outlook, SAP, Adobe Suite (Photoshop,..., Microsoft Office..., QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Alabama 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Human Environmental Sciences; Fashion Retailing
University of Alabama
Bachelors of Science, Fashion Retailing
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Covidien June 1997 - September 2011
Central Garden & Pet July 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Sales Management, B2B, Leadership, Training, Sales Force Development, Marketing Strategy, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Veterinary, Key Account Development, Disposables, Key Account Management, Marketing..., Veterinary Medicine, Customer Retention, Consultative Selling..., General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Contract Management, Market Pricing, Thought Leadership, National Account..., B2B Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentation..., Key Account..., Strategic Account..., Long Term Business..., Brand Management, Strategic Financial..., Communication Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Loyalty..., Value Based Selling, Customer Profitability, Customer Oriented, Customer Engagement, Long-term Customer..., Contract Negotiation, Sales Presentations, Management
Education
The University of New Mexico 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Central Garden & Pet October 2012 - Present
Daddy's Rockin' Steakhouse, LLC September 2011 - January 2013
Ewald Automotive Group October 2005 - August 2011
Chappelton Home Inspections, LLC February 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Technical Training, Culinary, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Training, Employee Training, Inventory Management, Time Management, Customer Service, Purchasing, Retail, Sales, Team Building, Automobile, Supervisory Skills, Sales Operations, Automotive Aftermarket, Bartending, Operations Management, Vehicles, Cashiering, Parts, Culinary Skills, Manufacturing, Automotive
Education
State of Wisconsin 2011 — 2011
Wisconsin Food Manager Certification/ Safety Certification, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
University of Wisconsin, Waukesha 2009 — 2009
National Home Inspector Certification, AHIT
Milwaukee Area Technical College 1996 — 1998
Associate Degree, Automotive Technology
South Milwaukee High School 1987 — 1989
diploma
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET December 2014 - Present
Caris Life Sciences May 2014 - October 2014
Caris Life Sciences May 2012 - May 2014
Caris Life Sciences August 2011 - May 2012
Caris Life Sciences September 2008 - August 2011
Caris Life Sciences March 2008 - September 2008
TGen October 2004 - March 2008
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine January 2003 - October 2004
Digital Gene Technologies (DGT) July 2000 - November 2002
Skills
Leadership, Laboratory, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Devices, Validation, Assay Development, Troubleshooting, Quality Assurance, CAPA, Life Sciences, GLP, Cell, Time Management, Communication, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Cancer Genomics, FDA GMP, NextGen, EPA, DNA, Molecular Genetics, CLIA, Molecular Diagnostics, CAP, Molecular Biology, CE marking, SOP
Education
UCSD 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Microbiology, General
Intuit, Inc. 2011 - 2014
Intuit 2004 - 2011
Screaming Tomatoes 2000 - 2004
Ensemble Consulting 1997 - 2004
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 1999 - 2000
Unify Coproration 1986 - 1997
Sperry Univac January 1984 - September 1986
Skills
Information Security, Security, Cloud Computing, Information Security..., PCI DSS, Integration, Information Technology, SaaS, Management, Computer Security, Vulnerability Management, CISA, Identity Management, Cloud Security, Security Architecture..., Vulnerability Assessment, Security Audits, Disaster Recovery, Vendor Management, IT Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Risk Management
Education
State University of New York at Albany
B.S., Computer Science combined with Applied Mathematics
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET October 2014 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET August 2011 - October 2014
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2010 - August 2011
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET December 2008 - February 2010
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2008 - December 2008
Data Storage August 2007 - February 2008
US Navy September 2001 - September 2006
Skills
Key Account Development, Sales Operations, IRI, Grocery, Pricing, Key Account Management, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Market Planning, P&L Management, Budgets, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Team Building, Team Leadership, Training, Sales, Sales Management, Retail, Merchandising, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Account Management, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning
Education
Tennessee Temple University 2007 — 2016
In Progress, Counseling Psychology
Kaiser Permanente November 2014 - Present
Kaiser Permanente January 2009 - November 2014
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2000 - December 2008
Skills
Customer Engagement, C-Level Executive..., Executive Calendar..., Event Management, Event Planning, Human Resources, Interviews, Microsoft Office, Office Administration, Office Management, Project Management, Team Building, Travel Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET April 2014 - Present
True Value Company February 2012 - April 2014
Central Garden and Pet November 2001 - February 2012
Tenex Corporation 1997 - 2001
Suncast Corporation 1995 - 1997
Circuit City 1995 - 1997
F&M Distributors 1986 - 1992
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1989 — 1993
Management, Marketing & Accounting
William Howard Taft Highschool 1984 — 1988
General Studies
Central Garden & Pet November 2009 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2005 - 2014
Nelson & Associates January 2005 - August 2009
Mattel January 1993 - December 2000
Skills
Retail, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Account Management, Sales, Trade Shows
Education
Marin Bible College 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theology/Theological Studies
Sonoma State University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Tricord, Inc January 2015 - Present
Globallinx Pet July 2013 - June 2014
Central Garden & Pet December 2011 - July 2013
Gulfstream Home & Garden April 2000 - December 2011
The Clorox Company April 1996 - September 1999
Tucker Housewares August 1994 - May 1996
Bausch + Lomb March 1986 - April 1994
Skills
IRI, Consumer Products, Customer Marketing, Grocery, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Brand Management, Pricing, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Forecasting, Product Development, P&L Responsibility, National Accounts, Retail, P&L Management, Management, Business Development, Brand Development, Shopper Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Sales, FMCG, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., P&L, Marketing Management, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Market Research
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1981 — 1983
BA, Business Administration - Marketing
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET December 2013 - Present
GE Transportation July 2012 - December 2013
GE June 2010 - July 2012
The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas August 2008 - May 2010
Techquity Capital Management January 2009 - December 2009
My Sister's Soup Company April 2007 - July 2008
Warburg Pincus April 2006 - April 2007
Warburg Pincus LLC January 2006 - April 2006
lululemon athletica January 2005 - April 2006
VNU August 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Feature Writing, Public Speaking, Private Equity Funding, Mobile Marketing, Multimedia Project..., Business Plan..., Project Management, Product Development, Business Planning, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Strategy, Feature Articles, Retail, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Devices, Multimedia
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Entrepreneurship
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
Bachleor of Music, Vocal and theatrical studies
H&D Construction February 2015 - Present
A Bit of Italy, LLC September 2009 - February 2015
San Diego Theatres November 2007 - September 2009
ElementsM2O, Inc July 2001 - November 2007
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 1993 - July 2001
Skills
Human Resources, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Auditing, Accounts Payable, GAAP, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, PeopleSoft, ADP Payroll, MIS, Benefits Administration, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Employee Benefits, Diversity & Inclusion, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Employee Handbooks, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Employment Law..., Project Management, Enterprise Risk..., Talent Management, Operating Budgets, Capital Budgeting, Workers Compensation, EEO/AA Compliance, FMLA, ADA compliance, Industrial Safety, Food Safety, Collective Agreements, Mergers & Acquisitions, Payroll Taxes, Supply Chain Management, Outsourcing Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, HRIS, Leadership, Training, Management, ADP TotalSource
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Resources Management
Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2013 — 2014
Certification, Human Resources Management
Professionals in Human Resources Association - PIHRA
Member
CalChamber HR 2014 — 2014
California Labor Law Compliance Member
Central Garden & Pet May 1995 - Present
Skills
Consumer Products, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Account Management, Sales Presentations, Sales, Pricing, Merchandising, Direct Sales, Selling, Wholesale, Trade Shows, Market Planning, Forecasting
Education
Texas A&M University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Central Garden & Pet June 1989 - Present
Skills
30 + years experience..., Forecasting, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Sales, SAP, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Pricing, Customer Insight, Retail, Merchandising, IRI
Education
Missouri State University 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agri-Business
Ozarks Technical Community College
Attitudes Showroom January 2014 - Present
K2 international/SQDM Inc. March 2013 - January 2014
Montesquieu Winery January 2013 - April 2013
Central Garden and Pet February 2008 - January 2013
Central Garden & Pet Long Island and NYC Metro May 2009 - March 2012
Central Garden & Pet March 2008 - May 2009
Foote's Glass June 2006 - January 2008
Abercrombie & Fitch March 2003 - December 2005
Abercrombie & Fitch Campus Store Home Office March 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Sales Management, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Photoshop, Marketing, Sales, Management, Fashion, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Trend Analysis, Leadership, Apparel
Education
The Ohio State University 2001 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel and Textiles
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science, Human Ecology
Medina High School
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET October 2013 - Present
Johnson & Johnson November 2012 - October 2013
Johnson & Johnson July 2011 - November 2012
Johnson & Johnson July 2010 - July 2011
Johnson & Johnson March 2008 - August 2010
Wal-mart Stores Inc. January 2007 - March 2008
Wal-mart Stores Inc. September 2004 - January 2007
Wal-mart Stores Inc. October 2001 - September 2004
Skills
CPFR, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Retail, Wal-Mart, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Planning, Leadership, Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Logistics, Pricing
Education
University of Arkansas 2001 — 2004
B.S., Business
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET April 2015 - Present
The Home Depot - Your "other" Warehouse 2012 - March 2015
Central Garden and Pet May 2008 - April 2012
Gulfstream Home & Garden April 2006 - May 2008
Michigan State University September 1982 - April 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Promotions, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Negotiation, Customer Relations, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Product Marketing, Direct Sales, CRM, B2B, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Merchandising, Purchasing, Retail, Sales Operations, Business Planning, E-commerce, Marketing Management
Education
Michigan State University
Central Garden & Pet February 2009 - February 2012
Alcan Packaging January 2003 - January 2009
Birds Eye Foods January 1995 - April 2002
Alpo Pet Foods January 1989 - January 1995
JOHN LABATT FOODS, Oregon Farms, Inc. Division, January 1980 - January 1989
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Arts
Nodar Inc. November 2014 - Present
Marketing Workshop November 2013 - October 2014
Central Garden & Pet February 2011 - November 2013
Georgia-Pacific LLC November 2007 - November 2010
Earthlink February 2007 - November 2007
Fruit of the Loom April 2001 - February 2007
TNS June 1999 - March 2001
McKesson Health IT August 1996 - May 1999
Fleet Bank February 1994 - July 1996
University of South Carolina 1992 - 1993
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Segmentation, Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Brand Management, Quantitative Research, Management, Shopper Marketing, Marketing, Product Development, Analysis, Focus Groups, Integrated Marketing, Brand Equity, Consumer Products, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Competitive Intelligence, Data Analysis, Brand Architecture, Pricing, Pricing Strategy, FMCG, Qualitative Research, Market Analysis, Insight Generation, Positioning, Consumer Insight, Retail, Forecasting, Advertising, Marketing Management, Consumer Insights, Report Writing, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Nielsen, Consumer Behaviour, Market Planning, Product Launch, Product Innovation, Team Building, B2B, Advertising Research, Brand Development
Education
University of South Carolina - Darla Moore School of Business 1991 — 1993
MBA, Marketing Research, Int'l Business
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1987 — 1991
BS, Business, Marketing
Accardi Mazda April 2005 - August 2008
Aquaculture Technologies October 2002 - April 2005
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 1992 - 2002
Skills
Brand Management, Customer Service, New Business Development
Education
Santa Fe College 2008 — 2013
Associate of Science (AS), Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Santa Fe College
Certificate, Healthcare Informatics Specialist
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET July 2012 - Present
Integrated Device Technology June 2011 - September 2011
Pediatric AIDS Coalition/ Dance Marathon at UCLA October 2010 - May 2011
Pediatric AIDS Coalition/ Dance Marathon at UCLA October 2009 - May 2010
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of California, Los Angeles 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Economics, Public Health
Walgreens via Apex Systems 2014 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2013 - 2014
Accenture 2011 - 2013
Accenture 2010 - 2011
Accenture 2009 - 2010
Accenture 2007 - 2009
Accenture 2006 - 2007
Accenture 2005 - 2006
Accenture 2005 - 2005
Accenture 2003 - 2005
Skills
Management Consulting, Business Transformation, Global IT Operations, IT Project Leadership, Program Management, Project Management, PMP, Offshore Operations, PMO, SAP, SAP Architecture, SAP Netweaver, IT Project..., IT Strategy, IT Leadership, SAP Basis
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), General Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
IN Marketing Services February 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods April 2013 - February 2015
Central Garden & Pet September 2010 - April 2013
Riney Retail Consulting October 2002 - April 2013
Heartland Sweeteners September 2008 - June 2010
Arc International April 2005 - March 2008
Encore October 2004 - March 2005
Atkins Nutritionals 2004 - 2004
Emerald Innovations September 2002 - 2004
Anheuser-Busch 1993 - 2002
Skills
Sales, Private Label, Consumer Products, Retail, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Selling Skills, Customer Insight, FMCG, Email Marketing, Shopper Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1984
BS
SIUE (Southern Illinois University)
MBA
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2015 - Present
iCIMS November 2014 - June 2015
PuraCap Pharmaceutical, LLC February 2014 - November 2014
PuraCap Pharmaceutical, LLC September 2012 - February 2014
International Vitamin Corporation August 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, FDA, Clinical Trials, Sop, Management, GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Training, Team Building, Product Development, Marketing, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Devices, Sales, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Account Management
Education
Monmouth University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Mercer Auto Body May 2012 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2009 - 2012
Allstate 2008 - 2009
Brandywine Coachworks Inc. 2003 - 2008
Skills
Mangement, Automotive Painting, Color Management, Mixing, Auto Detailing, Close Attention to..., Buffing, Sanding, Merchandising, Quality Assurance, Assembly Processes, Disassembly, Teamwork, Leadership, Sales, Sales Operations, Vehicles
Education
B. Reed Henderson High School 1991 — 1995
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Looking for employment September 2011 - October 2011
Marchand Enterprises LLC August 2011 - September 2011
Central Garden & Pet December 2009 - April 2011
Quick Trip Express August 2009 - December 2009
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
AA, Business and Computers
University of Phoenix
Associates, Business Management
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET November 2014 - Present
Deloitte July 2012 - October 2014
Procter & Gamble May 2011 - August 2011
Partnership Capital Growth Advisors May 2008 - February 2009
Seven Hills Partners August 2006 - April 2008
Compass Analytics October 2005 - July 2006
Corrpro Companies January 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Financial Modeling, Valuation, Due Diligence, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Investments, Private Equity, Market Research, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Finance
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2010 — 2012
Master of Business and Administration candidate, Investments, 3.7
Vanderbilt University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Loyola High School 1994 — 1998
North American Pet March 2009 - Present
Central Garden & Pet December 1995 - February 2009
Penn-Plax Inc. June 1992 - November 1995
Skills
Key Account Development, Team Building, Forecasting, IRI, Retail, Pricing, Product Development, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Sales Management, Selling, Market Planning, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, P&L, Trade Shows, Inventory Management, Wholesale, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Grocery, Private Label, New Business Development, Customer Insight, Account Management, Sales, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., National Accounts, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Shopper Marketing
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1989 — 1992
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville 1986 — 1988
AA, Business
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET April 2014 - Present
Sensient Technologies Corporation July 2013 - February 2014
Aldi Inc South December 2009 - July 2013
Crowe Horwath LLP September 2007 - October 2009
Advocate Health Care August 2003 - September 2007
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, CPA, Microsoft Excel, GAAP, Forecasting, US GAAP, General Ledger, Tax, Process Improvement, Financial Statements, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Retail, Sales
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2005 — 2007
MSA, Accounting
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2003
Certification, Cytotechnology
Northeastern Illinois University 1998 — 2001
BS, Biology/Chemistry
DuPont January 2014 - Present
Dawn Food Products July 2011 - November 2013
NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) December 2009 - July 2011
GLOBALFOUNDRIES July 2009 - September 2009
US Army Medical Materiel Command Europe November 2007 - October 2008
SAIC December 2006 - May 2007
Central Garden & Pet 2007 - 2007
Hewlett-Packard 2000 - 2006
Autodesk January 2000 - July 2000
Vitality Foodservice, Inc. 1999 - 2000
Skills
IDOC, ABAP, SAP R/3, Smartforms, SD, SAPScript, BAPI, SAP Implementation, ALV, EDI, SAP, SAP Netweaver, Business Process, Data Warehousing, SAP FI, User Exits, BADIs, RFCs, HTML, ALE, SAP MM, SAP Warehouse Management, SAP Workflow, ABAP-OO, SAP PP, SAP Logistics Execution, Certified SAP Consultant, SAP Supply Chain, SAP Configuration, SAP Procurement, SAP PM Module, SAP Transportation..., SAP Portal
Education
University of South Florida 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Natural Sciences, 3.5
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2015 - Present
PetSmart January 2013 - January 2015
Lowe's Home Improvement February 2010 - January 2013
Lowe's Home Improvement October 2008 - February 2010
Lowe's Home Improvement October 2007 - October 2008
Lowe's Home Improvement July 2006 - October 2007
Advantage Sales & Marketing July 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Assortment, Retail, Merchandising, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Pricing, Purchasing, Sales Management, Global Sourcing, Retail Sales, CPFR, Big Box, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Driving Results, Merchandise Planning, Product Development, Store Management, Profit, Marketing, Planograms, Store Operations, P&L Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, P&L, Management, Customer Service
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Universidad de Salamanca 1999 — 1999
Summer Study Abroad, Spanish
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET July 2003 - June 2014
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. April 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Retail Replenishment, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Sales, Business Development, Market Research, Market Planning, Forecasting
Education
The University of Georgia 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Central Garden and Pet January 2001 - Present
Morgan Memorial Hospital August 2008 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2003 - July 2013
Wellington April 1995 - January 2003
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Windows, Outlook, Budgets, Java, SAP, SAP Implementation, Access, Accounting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Spreadsheets, Account Reconciliation, SOX Compliancy, Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis
Education
Truett-McConnell College
Monroe Area Comprehensive High School
US Army January 2014 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2013 - 2014
Northside Lanes March 2013 - August 2013
University of South Carolina Aiken January 2011 - December 2012
University of South Carolina Aiken January 2010 - December 2012
University of South Carolina Aiken Student Life Office 2010 - 2012
Skills
Marketing, Solid computer skills, Highly personable, Leadership, Time Management, Advertising, Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Customer Service, Consulting, Sales, Social Networking, Sports
Education
Cochise College 2014 — 2014
Associates Degree, UAV Mechanics
University of South Carolina-Aiken 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Silver Bluff High School 2005 — 2008
High School Diploma, All
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET August 2012 - Present
Albertsons February 2005 - August 2010
Albertsons February 2005 - August 2010
Simi Valley Hospital October 1997 - May 2004
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Forecasting, General Ledger, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Payroll, QuickBooks
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2013
Bachelor in Science, Accounting
Moorpark College 2000 — 2004
Certificate in Accounting, Bachelor in Business Science/ Accounting
Total Transit Inc July 2013 - Present
VAMMI Beneficials January 2009 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2006 - April 2013
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2005 - April 2013
AJ Beneficials LLC January 2005 - December 2008
Farnam Companies March 2000 - December 2005
Farnam Companies June 2003 - June 2005
Banfield Pet Hospital June 1999 - April 2000
SmithKline Beecham December 1997 - June 1999
Alta Vista Animal Hospital September 1997 - December 1997
Skills
Salesforce.com, Document Management, Proposal Support, Proposal Production, Project Coordination, Problem Solving, Outlook, Logistics, Customer Satisfaction, Prioritize Workload, Research Proposals, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, QuickBooks, Event Planning, Customer Service, Coordination, Efficiency, Process Improvement, Training, Critical Thinking, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Quick Study, Persistence, SAP, RFP, RFI, Trend Analysis, Data Mapping, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning, Customer Oriented, Trade Shows, Customer Support, Price Lists, Catalog Development, Conference Logistics, On-site Execution, Microsoft CRM, SAP R/3, Microsoft Office 2007, Dropbox, Sales Management, Qvidian RFP Management
Education
Western International University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Management
University of Arizona 1993 — 1997
BS, Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Pre-Professional
Carl Hayden High School 1989 — 1993
Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, ~ 3.5 GPA
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center October 2013 - Present
REI April 2014 - September 2015
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET May 2013 - August 2013
OSU Office of International Affairs 2012 - 2013
Paulette's Restaurant June 2012 - August 2012
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center January 2012 - June 2012
Seneca Caverns of Ohio June 2011 - September 2011
Tiffin-Seneca Public Library May 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Editing, English, Spanish, Social Media, Event Planning, Facebook, Strategic Planning
Education
The Ohio State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International/Global Studies, Senior
Tiffin Columbian High School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma
The Learning Journey International February 2012 - Present
Vo-Toys Inc. August 2007 - January 2012
Central Garden & Pet October 1994 - August 2007
Central Garden and Pet October 1994 - July 2007
Central Garden & Pet October 1994 - July 2007
Central Garden & Pet January 1995 - January 2007
SUPERVALU September 1975 - January 1995
SUPERVALU September 1975 - September 1994
SUPERVALU September 1975 - September 1994
Skills
Educational Toys, Toy Industry, Sales Management, Personal Development, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Market Planning, Sales, Team Building, Forecasting, Retail, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Trade Shows, Key Account Management, Management, Purchasing, Selling, Grocery, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Advertising, Budgets, National Accounts, Product Development, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Income Statement, P&L, IRI, Product Marketing, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales Presentations, Profit, Brand Management
Education
University of Miami
Associate's Degree, Education
Rootstock Software April 2015 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2013 - April 2015
The Ranch Golf Club June 2012 - January 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car June 2009 - February 2010
Hollister Co. May 2008 - February 2009
CYO Sports September 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Management, Customer Service, Social Networking, Social Media, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Leadership, Marketing
Education
San Jose State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
San Jose State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2010 - Present
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Retail, Management, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Market Planning, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Leadership
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Luther North 1986 — 1989
General, General Studies
St Monica 1977 — 1985
General, General Studies
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2015 - Present
SWAG. July 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Merchandising, Service Delivery..., Marketing, Sports, Teaching, Sports Coaching, Sports Marketing, Sports Writing, Writing, Physical Education, B2B, Coaching, New Business Development, Higher Education, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Recruiting, Sales, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Teamwork, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, Creative Writing, Youth Development
Education
University of Alabama 2009 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Arts and Sciences with a minor in General Business
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 1991 - Present
Skills
Strategic Planning, Computer Hardware, Networking, Sales, Voice & Data Convergence, Marketing, RFID Applications, Servers, Microsoft Office, 10 Key, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) E-Commerce, Information Technology, 3.59
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.59
Olympic High School
Olympic High School
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom
Central Garden & Pet August 2013 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2005 - August 2013
Wellmark International May 1997 - December 2005
Sandoz Agro 1996 - 1997
Sandoz 1995 - 1997
Information Management Associates 1994 - 1995
IMA 1994 - 1995
TenMan Systems 1988 - 1994
Conrad & Associates 1986 - 1989
Skills
Process Improvement, SAP R/3, CRM, ERP, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., SAP Implementation, Leadership, SDLC, SAP ERP, Business Process, Management, Governance, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence, Integration, Outsourcing, Security, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Analysis, ABAP, Solution Architecture, Risk Management, SharePoint, SD, Business Planning, Virsa {GRC}, Business Plan Evaluation, SharePoint Designer, SAPScript, Digital Strategy, Technical Solution..., Strategy, Salesforce.com, IT Strategy, Business Process..., IT Management, Consulting, Vendor Management, Information Technology, PMP, Enterprise Architecture, Change Management, Software Project..., SAP, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Account Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, International Business & German Translation
Renin US, LLC. July 2011 - Present
Decolav, LLC. and Suite Simplicity, LLC. January 2006 - November 2008
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET December 2003 - November 2005
Moen Incorporated January 2000 - November 2003
The Stringer Group, LLC. August 1995 - January 2000
Eckerd 1980 - 1995
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Teamwork, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Management, Pricing
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University 2011 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.77/4.0
The University of Georgia 1985 — 1988
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Merchandising
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2015 - Present
Westinghouse May 2010 - January 2015
Lambert High School 2009 - 2014
Procter & Gamble July 2005 - April 2010
The Gillette Company April 1991 - June 2005
Procter & Gamble April 1988 - April 1991
Archbishop Rummel High School October 1980 - February 1991
The Park Night Club and Restaurant 1985 - 1987
Skills
Consumer Products, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Forecasting, National Accounts, Key Account Management, Coaching, Retail, Key Account Development, Account Management, Shopper Marketing, Market Planning, Project Management, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Youth Mentoring, Leadership
Education
Southeastern Louisiana University 1979 — 1983
Business Management
Holy Cross HS 1976 — 1977
High School
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2015 - Present
Kids II 2013 - 2014
Newell Rubbermaid 2010 - 2013
General Tools & Instruments 2006 - 2010
Newell Rubbermaid 2005 - 2006
Newell Rubbermaid 2002 - 2005
Newell Rubbermaid 2001 - 2002
Skills
Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Product Launch, Product Management, Product Development, Consumer Products, Marketing, Project Management, Process Improvement, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Central Garden and Pet April 2013 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2010 - April 2013
Acorn Systems June 2005 - March 2010
Barker's Heating & Cooling, Inc. January 2003 - June 2005
CovalentWorks July 2002 - January 2003
Woodlands Technology April 2001 - July 2002
BSI Consulting September 2000 - April 2001
Barker's Heating & Cooling, Inc. July 1998 - September 2000
BSI Consulting January 1998 - July 1998
Compaq Computer Corporation July 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Corporate Performance, Customer Profitability, Product Profitability, Vendor Profitability, Business Analytics, Activity Based Costing, Financial Modeling, Business Modeling, Business Intelligence, Software Implementation, Management Consulting, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Data Modeling, Profit, Change Management, Management, Consulting, CRM, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Profits, ERP, Professional Services, Business Process, Analytics, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Program Management, Start-ups, Product Management, Strategy, Data Warehousing, Competitive Analysis, Integration, Analysis, IT Strategy, Executive Management, SaaS, Profitable, Cross-functional Team..., Dashboard, Enterprise Architecture
Education
Texas A&M University 1992 — 1997
Business Administration, Information Systems
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET November 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet May 2008 - Present
Liberty Mutual August 2007 - May 2008
T-Mobile June 2006 - August 2007
Central Garden and Pet August 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Account Management, Merchandising, New Business Development, Selling, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, P&L Management, Retail, Market Planning, Profit, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Business Development, Relationship Management, Team Building, Product Marketing, Team Leadership, Sales, Management, Business Planning, Pricing, Income Statement, Leadership
Education
The University of Georgia 2000 — 2004
B.S., Consumer Economics
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2015 - Present
Tyson Foods June 2014 - December 2014
Tyson Foods May 2012 - June 2014
The University of Georgia August 2010 - May 2012
University of Georgia August 2010 - May 2012
Hormel Foods May 2011 - August 2011
Nestle November 2008 - July 2010
Rich Products Corporation August 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Marketing, Brand Management, Sales, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Management, Customer Insight, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Retail, IRI
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Marketing
The University of Georgia 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2006 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2006 - Present
All Points Marketing September 2003 - December 2005
S&S Supplies September 1996 - August 2003
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Retail, PowerPoint, Windows, Trade Shows, Marketing, Merchandising, Account Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Corporate Events
Education
Solano Community College
Victor Valley College
Central Garden & Pet November 2013 - Present
CSG International December 2012 - November 2013
Ferrara Pan Candy Company June 2012 - January 2013
Central Garden and Pet December 2006 - May 2012
SoftTouch January 2003 - May 2012
Avaya January 1999 - August 2003
Price Waterhouse Coopers June 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Sitecore, jQuery, JavaScript, C#, .NET, JSON, Facebook API, Twitter API, SAP, API Development, Agile Project Management, ABAP, Software Project..., EDI, Data Migration, Twilio, SAP R/3, Data Conversion, SAPScript, Management, Legacy Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile & Waterfall..., Windows Server, Flash, Web Services, Technical Leadership, ABAP-OO, Smartforms, Basis, SAP Basis, ALV Reports, LSMW, SAP ALE, SAP RFC, SAP BADI, Sterling Commerce, Unix Shell Scripting, Linux, Oracle 9i, MySQL, Embedded SQL, SQL Tuning, Data min, jQuery UI, Titanium, Adobe Director, Adobe Creative Suite, Windows Services, XML
Education
University of Iowa 1989 — 1994
BSE, Electrical Engineering
Bettendorf HIgh School 1985 — 1989
Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates, 9-12
Plum Organics March 2015 - Present
Plum Baby October 2013 - March 2015
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET October 2012 - October 2013
Johnson & Johnson August 2011 - October 2012
Boston Scientific May 2010 - August 2011
U.S. Chamber of Commerce October 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Marketing Management, Qualitative Research, Marketing, Product Marketing, Product Management, Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Center for Brand & Product Management
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2001 — 2005
B.A., School of Journalism & Mass Communication, School of Arts & Sciences, Political Science
Medline Industries, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Panterra Group February 2007 - Present
Kellogg Company April 2014 - July 2014
TreeHouse Foods January 2014 - March 2014
Genentech February 2013 - December 2013
Central Garden and Pet October 2011 - January 2013
MillerCoors September 2010 - September 2011
Miller Brewing Company September 2009 - September 2010
Medline Industries July 2008 - August 2009
Central Garden & Pet 2006 - 2008
Skills
SD, SAP ERP, Microsoft SQL Server, SAP Implementation, SAP SD, SAP R/3, SAP
Education
Purdue University 2000 — 2004
BSEE, Controls and Hardware
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET September 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet April 2012 - September 2014
CSM Bakery Products May 2010 - April 2012
H.C. Brill August 2009 - June 2010
H.C. Brill January 2009 - August 2009
Spectrum Brands December 2007 - December 2008
ThePort May 2007 - December 2007
Rich-SeaPak Corporation May 2006 - August 2006
Evian- Great Brands of Europe November 2004 - August 2005
RARE Hospitality October 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Budgets, Product Marketing, Leadership, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Customer Insight, Market Research, Marketing, Strategy, New Business Development, Business Planning, Segmentation, Management, P&L Management, Retail, Sales, Brand Management
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology - Georgia Tech College of Management 2005 — 2007
MBA, Marketing
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1998 — 2002
BBA, Finance
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET October 2013 - Present
PwC August 2010 - Present
Grant Thornton LLP 2013 - 2013
Raiffeisen Bank August 2006 - July 2007
Home Credit and Finance Bank November 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Passed 5 ACCA exams, Fluent English, written..., Auditing, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Banking, IFRS, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Risk Management, Forecasting, Finance, Financial Risk, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Management, Financial Services
Education
St. Mary's College of California 2007 — 2009
BS, Accounting
Moscow State Pedagogical University 2002 — 2007
Specialist, early chilhood education and pshycology
Elmhurst College April 2015 - Present
Freelance Consultant April 2014 - March 2015
Kronos Foods Inc. April 2012 - April 2013
Central Garden & Pet October 2008 - February 2012
IDEX - Fluid Management 2006 - 2008
Aquent 2004 - 2006
Fresh Express 2004 - 2005
Archibald Candy 2002 - 2003
Enesco 1999 - 2002
Skills
Product Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Strategy, Forecasting, Advertising, Marketing, Market Research, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Management, Promotions, Consumer Products, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Website Development, Customer Insight, Brand Development, Program Management, Product Management, Product Launch, Leadership, Sales, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Research, P&L Management, Process Improvement, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, WordPress, HTML5, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Launch Of New Products, New Product Ideation, Marketing Management, Public Relations, Agency Relations, Packaging, New Business Development, B2B, Pricing Strategy, Collateral
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
MBA, Marketing, International Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BBA, Marketing Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
AIG/Chartis Insurance January 2002 - Present
CIGNA Healthcare November 2009 - December 2010
Walt Disney World May 2009 - September 2009
Merrill Lynch July 2007 - February 2009
Barclays Bank February 2007 - June 2007
Central Garden & Pet November 2005 - November 2006
Central Pet West November 2005 - November 2006
State of NJ August 2002 - November 2005
Applied Card Systems September 2001 - July 2002
American Eagle Express June 2001 - August 2001
Education
North Carolina State University 1990 — 1994
College of the Albemarle
Associate, ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY; COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR; BUSINESS COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Phillips Feed & Pet Supply November 2009 - Present
Multipet International, Inc. 2007 - November 2009
FlagHouse Inc. 2000 - 2007
Central Garden & Pet 1996 - 2000
Wakefern Food Corporation 1989 - 1996
Education
Monmouth University 1985 — 1989
B.S., Marketing & Business Adminisration
Central Garden & Pet April 2007 - Present
ITW Paslode October 1998 - April 2007
DSC Logistics January 1997 - September 1998
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
St. Francis University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science (BS), Behavioral Sciences
Tyson Foods June 2014 - August 2015
Carestream January 2014 - June 2014
Target July 2013 - November 2013
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2010 - April 2013
SAP America July 1998 - January 2010
Alcon January 1991 - July 1998
Skills
SAP ERP, SD, SAP, SAP R/3, ECC, ERP, Materials Management, Warehouse Management, Integration, Project Management, Legacy Systems, SAP SRM, BAPI, Consulting, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, SAP Implementation, Business Process, Requirements Analysis, Inventory Management
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's degree
Igloo Products Corp. January 2014 - Present
American Cleaning Supply March 2013 - January 2014
Central Garden & Pet 2006 - February 2013
Spectrum Brands March 2004 - May 2006
Newell Rubbermaid May 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Sales, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Forecasting, Retail, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Product Development, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1980 — 1985
BA, Agriculture
Central Garden & Pet 2005 - Present
RR Donnelley January 2000 - August 2004
Senior Flexonics October 1996 - November 1999
Searle 1978 - 1994
Skills
Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Safety Management..., EHS, Six Sigma, Hazardous Waste..., Risk Assessment, Environmental Compliance, Auditing, Environmental..., Industrial Safety, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 14001, Accident Investigation, HSE auditing, Iso 9000, Waste Management, Process Safety, Workplace Safety, Environmental Awareness, EPA, Continuous Improvement, Behavior Based Safety, Risk Management, HAZWOPER, Emergency Management, Hazard Analysis, Inspection, Chemical Safety, Hazardous Materials..., Construction Safety, Manufacturing, Remediation, Environmental Auditing, Hazardous Materials, HAZOP, Hazard Recognition, Safety Auditing, Incident Investigation, Safety Training, Process Safety..., PSM, Product Stewardship, EHS Management Systems, Fire Safety, Indoor Air Quality, OHSAS18001, Shiloh
Education
Roosevelt University 1983 — 1987
MBA, Economics
Northwestern University 1973 — 1977
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET July 2013 - Present
Gilead Sciences May 2013 - June 2013
Union Bank January 2013 - February 2013
ngmoco:) May 2012 - November 2012
United States Postal Service June 2011 - December 2011
Blackhawk Network May 2011 - June 2011
Sephora September 2010 - November 2010
California State Automobile Association (CSAA) February 2009 - October 2009
Sephora 2008 - 2008
Accretive Solutions 2006 - 2008
Skills
Risk Management, Finance, Testing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, Internal Audit, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Analysis, IT Audit
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1984 — 1988
BBA, Accounting
Hillel Day School
Southfield-Lathrup
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2015 - Present
Valvoline November 2011 - June 2015
Jeannie Blancq Communications 2006 - January 2014
Appaloosa Journal 2007 - 2011
APHA 2009 - 2010
United States Equestrian Federation 2006 - 2006
Hussey Seating Company 2001 - 2003
Upstream 1999 - 2000
IDEXX Laboratories 1997 - 1999
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce 1996 - 1997
Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Editing, Photography, Event Management, Equestrian, Horses, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Blogging, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Copy Editing, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Communications, Editorial, Proofreading, Market Research, Brand Management, Social Media, Magazines, Strategy, Publications, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Leadership
Education
University of Louisville 2005 — 2006
Certificate, Equine Business
University of Maine 1993 — 1996
B.A., Journalism
University of New Hampshire 1992 — 1993
Communications
Punahou School 1990 — 1992
high school diploma, college prep
Vista Consulting 1998 - Present
Basic American Foods 2014 - Present
The Clorox Company 2013 - 2014
Nestle Dreyer's Ice Cream Company 1998 - 2013
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2006 - 2010
Tri Valley Growers 1998 - 1999
Tri Valley Growers 1997 - 1998
Nestle Beverage Company 1996 - 1997
Del Monte Foods 1993 - 1996
Clorox Company 1990 - 1993
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing Emphasis
Vitakraft Sun Seed, Inc August 2015 - Present
NEMA, Inc (Northeast Manufacturers Agents) April 2002 - July 2014
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET April 2001 - April 2002
Parthenon Sportswear June 2000 - April 2001
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, New Business Development, Advertising, CRM, Inventory Management, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Forecasting, Trade Shows, Retail, Sales, Brand Management, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Management, Product Development, Budgets
Education
Penn State University 1995 — 1999
BS, Business Administration and Management, General
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2011 - Present
Compass Marketing Inc. 2007 - 2011
Enesco 2007 - 2007
Enesco 2005 - 2007
Enesco 2003 - 2005
Enesco 2000 - 2003
Somerset Entertainment 1999 - 2001
American Greetings 1999 - 1999
American Greetings 1998 - 1998
American Greetings 1995 - 1998
Skills
Consumer Products, Sales, Product Development, Brand Management, Merchandising, Key Account Development, Sales Management, National Accounts, Account Management, Retail, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Customer Service, Sales Operations, International Sales, Brand Development, Brand Implementation, Product Launch, Key Account, Key Account Management, Licensing, International Relations, Global Sourcing, Sourcing, Product Management, Innovation Management, Product Innovation, Vendor Management, Vendor Relationship..., Vendor Relations, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, P&L, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Supplier Sourcing, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Information Technology, Cross-functional Team..., Cross-functional..., Cross Functional..., Channel Strategy, Sales Channel..., International Project...
Education
University of Cincinnati 1985 — 1990
BBA, Marketing AND Information Systems
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET August 2015 - Present
Aon January 2015 - August 2015
Fiat/CNH Industrial February 2011 - January 2015
NorthShore University Health System June 2005 - February 2011
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur January 2005 - June 2005
Classified Ventures, LLC January 2004 - January 2005
Prizm Technologies/LOGS February 2003 - January 2004
Coe-Truman Technologies, Inc. August 2002 - January 2003
Education
Northwestern University
Central Garden and Pet January 2006 - Present
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains inc. October 2008 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET November 2002 - January 2006
Worthington National Bank 2002 - 2002
CompConTech 2000 - 2001
McAfee 1997 - 2000
Skills
SharePoint, Troubleshooting, Networking, Customer Service, Training, Budgets, Outlook, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Active Directory, Security, Microsoft Office, SAP, VMWare Infra, Team Building, Team Leadership, Visio, Program Management, Access, Management, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Databases, Adobe LiveCycle Designer, ITIL, Dreamweaver, Workflow Applications
Education
Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED 2005 — 2016
Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED of All Ages
Boy Scout Youth Protection Training 2007 — 2015
University of North Texas 1991 — 1994
Bachelors, Business Administration/Production and Operations Management
North Lake College 1989 — 1991
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sergeant's Pet Care Products July 2012 - Present
Central Garden & Pet April 1999 - May 2012
Hartz Mountain Corporation January 1977 - April 1999
Skills
Grocery, Consumer Products, Retail Category..., Merchandising, Key Account Development, P&L Responsibility, Forecasting, Retail, IRI, New Business Development, Shopper Marketing, Pricing, Sales, P&L Management, Sales Management, Market Planning, Sales Operations, Income Statement, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Business
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2013 - Present
Central Garden and Pet August 2009 - March 2013
Belkin International January 2008 - August 2009
Belkin April 2005 - January 2008
Belkin March 2002 - April 2005
Belkin International September 2000 - March 2002
Belkin International January 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Channel, Marketing, Consumer Products, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Electronics, P&L Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Pricing, Retail, Product Management, Product Development, Supply Chain, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Management, Merchandising, B2B, Key Account Development, Trade Shows, Product Launch, Strategy, Direct Sales, Supply Chain Management
Education
Sonoma State University 1988 — 1992
BA
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2015 - Present
Rhody Consulting Services LLC 2013 - Present
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company 2006 - 2012
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company 2005 - 2006
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company 2001 - 2005
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company 2000 - 2001
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company 1999 - 2000
Southpro Sales/Service Express 1998 - 1999
Hechinger (Home Quarters Division) 1993 - 1998
Various Restaurant and Hotel Companies 1986 - 1993
Skills
Sales Operations, Strategy, Sales Management, P&L Management, Pricing, Brand Management, Promotions, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Program Management, Leadership, Retail, Management, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Product Development, Consumer Products, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Product Launch, Trade Shows, Marketing Management, Budgets, Key Account Development
Education
University of Rhode Island - College of Business Administration
BS, Marketing
University of Louisville
Graduate studies in business management
EK Crafts/ PresidentEK Success2006 - Present
EK Success Brands 2006 - Present
Central Garden & Pet 1994 - 2006
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1982 — 1986
BA, Business/Marketing
Central Garden & Pet April 2015 - Present
Condon Skelly May 2013 - October 2014
Foot Locker November 2011 - May 2013
Michael J. Cafone Contracting July 2010 - November 2011
FC Kerbeck Car Dealership June 2007 - September 2008
Laurel Creek Country Club June 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Inventory Control, Retail, Merchandising, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Store Operations, Sales, Cashiering, Administrative Work, POS, Telephone Skills, Retail Sales, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Insurance, Office Administration, System Administration, Computers, Social Media, Organization, Marketing, Management, Data Entry, Teamwork, Shipping & Receiving, Online Sales Management, Packaging, Money Management, Leadership
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2006 — 2010
Marketing
The Integer Group June 2015 - Present
AT&T April 2013 - June 2015
Central Garden & Pet October 2012 - March 2013
The Coca-Cola Company November 2011 - October 2012
Verizon Wireless January 2008 - November 2011
Denmark The Agency January 2005 - March 2007
HOMEBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION August 2002 - January 2005
TICKETS.COM, INC January 1998 - January 2000
TICKETMASTER CORPORATION January 1994 - January 1997
WORLD SPORTS ENTERPRISES, INC January 1988 - January 1994
Skills
Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Online Advertising, Market Research, Positioning, Competitive Analysis, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, CRM, Sales, Budgets, Press Releases, Proposal Writing, Research, Television
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
University of Phoenix
MBA, Marketing
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2012 - March 2015
Town & Country Living December 2005 - December 2011
PVH Corp. January 1998 - December 2005
Skills
Merchandising, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Apparel, Management, Demand Planning, Purchasing
Education
Rutgers University
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Media Studies
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET May 2014 - Present
Central Garden and Pet November 2008 - May 2014
Central Garden and Pet September 2006 - November 2008
Blue Sea Development March 2004 - September 2006
Crusoe Communcations, Inc. June 1995 - August 2004
Skills
Networking, Process Improvement, Integration, Management, Disaster Recovery, Outsourcing, Access, Enterprise Software, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, ITIL, Security, SharePoint
Education
Montclair State University 1988 — 1994
Business Administration - Finance
Central Garden & Pet November 2007 - Present
NCH January 1998 - September 2007
Skills
R&D, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Technology Transfer, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Affairs, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Product Innovation, New Business Development, Lifesciences, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Forecasting, Management, Pricing, Sales Management
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
BS, Biochemistry
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS, Entomology
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2015 - Present
Nestlé Purina North America September 2013 - Present
Kraft Foods November 2010 - Present
Kraft Foods August 2008 - January 2011
Kimberly Clark 1999 - 2007
Skills
Sensory Evaluation, Food Science, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, R&D, Product Innovation, Marketing Research, Focus Groups, Product Development, Qualitative Research, Riva trained focus..., Commercialization, Quantitative Research, Quality Assurance, Management, Food Processing, Food Technology, Ingredients
Education
UC Davis 2010 — 2011
Certifcate, Sensory and consumer science
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Biology
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET September 2012 - Present
GKI/Bethlehem Lighting April 2011 - Present
The Boston Apparel Group April 2010 - March 2011
New England Pottery / GKI Bethlehem Lighting 1999 - 2009
Lockheed Martin Infrared Systems 1989 - 1999
Education
North Shore Community College 1983 — 1986
associates, Business Administration
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET November 2013 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2010 - November 2013
First Georgia Banking Company March 2008 - March 2009
Gainesville Bank & Trust October 2006 - March 2008
SunTrust Bank July 2006 - October 2006
SunTrust Bank February 2004 - July 2006
SunTrust Bank November 2002 - February 2004
SunTrust Bank June 2001 - November 2002
Education
University of North Georgia 1998 — 1999
Bachelors, Business Administration - Finance
Gainesville College & State University 1992 — 1998
Associates, Business Administration
Gainesville High School
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2014 - Present
State of Idaho September 2013 - February 2014
Connexions Loyalty December 2010 - September 2013
Saia Inc June 2005 - December 2010
Carlson Leisure Group June 2003 - January 2005
Hewlett-Packard August 1998 - May 2003
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Statistical Reporting, Attention To Detail, Chargebacks, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Hiring Practices, Performance Management, Interviewing, Meeting Planning, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Project Implementation, Project Execution, Data Analysis, Data Reporting, Research, Professional Writing, Learning Quickly, Training, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Customer Satisfaction, Call Centers, Employee Relations, PowerPoint, Team Management, Analysis, Coaching, Employee Training, Business Process..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Account Reconciliation, Vendor Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, HR Policies, Administration, Change Management, Program Management, Project Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
MBA, Human Resource Management, 3.88
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2007
BS/BM, Business Management, 3.8
Central Garden and Pet July 2004 - Present
Central Garden & Pet November 2000 - July 2004
LESCO June 1995 - November 2000
Ringer/Safer December 1989 - June 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, Generic Product Defense, Team Leadership, Product Development, P&L Responsibility, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Pesticide, Fertilizers, Product Management, Product Innovation, Account Management, B2B, Income Statement, Team Building, New Business Development, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Sales, P&L, Pricing, Leadership, Agriculture
Education
University of Idaho 1974 — 1978
B.Sc., Entomology
University of Minnesota
Insect Biochemistry
IMB Reliable Bookkeeping Services February 2014 - August 2015
Arias Mechanical Corporation February 2014 - August 2015
Behr Process Corporation March 2006 - February 2014
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2003 - March 2006
Chevron January 1988 - January 2002
Skills
SAP ERP, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Business Process..., Small Business, Marketing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Management, Accounting Applications, Budgets, Income Statements, Accounts Payable &..., Team Building, Internal Controls, Auditing
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2011 — 2012
Leadership and Business Developmental Programs, Business Administration and Management, General
University of La Verne 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET December 2014 - Present
Best Buy July 2010 - April 2014
Best Buy January 2010 - July 2010
Best Buy June 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Store Management, Retail, Loss Prevention, Merchandising, Big Box, Inventory Management, Profit, Visual Merchandising, P&L, Driving Results, Sales, Inventory Control
Education
University of Central Arkansas 1989 — 1993
Bachelors of Science, History
NWACC 2007 — 2008
Bachelors of Science
Central Garden & Pet March 2012 - Present
Central Life Sciences November 2007 - March 2012
LSI Corporation March 2002 - October 2008
Mooney Aircraft Company July 1998 - July 1999
Campbell Soup Company March 1995 - June 1998
Nebraska Community Blood Bank November 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Forecasting, Inventory Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Marketing
Education
Southwest Missouri State University
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET April 2014 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET December 2012 - April 2014
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2012 - December 2012
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET September 2005 - January 2012
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2005 - September 2005
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET November 2004 - February 2005
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET July 2004 - November 2004
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Management, Product Development, Account Management, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Team Building, Management, Business Development, Analysis, P&L Management, Market Planning, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Market Research, Sales, P&L, Shopper Marketing
Education
The Citadel 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
First Presbyterian Day School 1990 — 1993
Pet Qwerks August 2014 - Present
Central Garden & Pet September 2011 - Present
Central Garden and Pet July 2007 - September 2011
Sergeants Pet Care Products August 2003 - July 2007
efficient market services 1999 - 2003
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, P&L Management, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Retail, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, IRI, Business Development, Marketing Management, Trade Shows
Education
Trinity International University 1997 — 1999
Marketing
Liberty Unversity 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Marketing
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2011 - June 2013
Jeld-Wen windows and doors February 2008 - January 2011
Enterprise Rent-A-Car May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Sales, New Business Development, Logistics, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Forecasting, Cold Calling, B2B, Retail, Operations Management, Marketing, Time Management, Store Management, Account Management, Trade Shows, Merchandising
Education
Texas A&M University 2004 — 2007
B.S., Agriculture Leadership and Development
Texas A&M University, College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor, Emphasis: Sales & Marketing
Oticon Medical March 2015 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2007 - Present
Brother International Corporation March 2006 - November 2006
SDI Technologies July 2003 - March 2006
Techne Incorporated August 2002 - April 2003
Exxel Container January 2001 - May 2002
Skills
R&D, Product Lifecycle..., Product Launch, Product Design, Product Innovation, Product Management, Packaging, Manufacturing, Marketing, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Management, New Business Development, Project Management, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Pricing, Social Media, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2010
MBA
University of Delaware 1996 — 2000
BA, Marketing
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET November 2013 - Present
Kimberly-Clark September 2007 - November 2013
Safeway 2004 - 2007
Macromedia November 2003 - December 2004
Legacy Marketing Group November 2001 - November 2003
i2 Technologies June 1998 - November 2001
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, Cognos, Process Improvement, Business Objects, Budgets, Mergers, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Finance, Financial Modeling
Education
Santa Clara University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
UCSC
EcoSMART Technologies 2008 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2000 - 2008
Okabashi Brands, INC 1993 - 1999
Wilkinson Sword, Inc. 1986 - 1993
The Mennen Company 1983 - 1986
Jeffrey Martin, Incorporated 1978 - 1983
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Branding, Leadership, General Management, Growth Management, Growth Strategies, Revenue & Profit Growth, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Consumer Products, Team Management, Program Management, Account Management, Consumer Marketing, Brand Positioning..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Sales, Branding & Identity, Branding Consultancy, Managerial Finance, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Distribution Strategies, Business Development, Management, Merchandising, Personnel Management, Product Management, ROI Strategies, Retail, Strategic Planning
Education
Syracuse University
Bachelor's Degree, Public Communications, S.I. Newhouse School
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2011 - Present
Ascot 2000 - 2007
Education
St. Mary's College of California
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Examworks September 2011 - February 2013
Fresenius Medical Care April 2011 - August 2011
Kamco Supply Corp. of Boston March 2011 - April 2011
Benevento Companies October 2010 - December 2010
AccountempsQ1 Labs June 2010 - September 2010
Concord Lumber Corporation March 2010 - May 2010
Central Garden & Pet February 2008 - November 2009
Summerville Senior Living January 2007 - November 2007
Century 21 All Islands May 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Sales, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley
Education
Sam Houston State University 1971 — 1973
Physical Education/ Business
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET July 2013 - Present
Strategic Retail Solutions February 2012 - September 2012
ICU formerly Zoom Eyeworks Inc September 2002 - October 2011
ICU Eyewear September 2002 - October 2011
Duran Human Capital formerly ProQwest Inc June 2000 - May 2001
Culver Staffing Resources April 1999 - May 2000
Z-firm LLC October 1997 - June 1998
Professonal Search April 1997 - October 1997
Emporium Capwells August 1988 - March 1997
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Management, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Product Development, Sales, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Leadership, Key Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Consumer Products
Education
University of Guadalajara, Vancouver Language CenterSpanish 1998 — 1999
Certificate of Completion of Spanish Program, Spanish
Santa Rosa Junior College 1989 — 1996
Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Santa Rosa Junior College
Certificate of Sales, General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET July 2015 - Present
Freelance Consultant - Marketing Professional 2008 - Present
Central Garden & Pet February 2013 - June 2015
Fisher-Price Brands June 2011 - August 2011
pediped footwear September 2008 - July 2010
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce July 2006 - September 2008
Access Intelligence October 2003 - June 2006
Skills
Social Media, Corporate Branding, Graphic Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Advertising, Event Planning, Management, Strategic Planning, Strategy
Education
University of Notre Dame 2010 — 2012
MBA, Marketing
Syracuse University 1998 — 2002
BS, Communications, Cum Laude
Semester at Sea 2000 — 2000
General Studies
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2015 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2014 - January 2015
Central Garden and Pet January 2012 - January 2014
Central Garden and Pet March 2011 - January 2012
Central Garden and Pet June 2010 - February 2011
Central Garden and Pet March 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Account Management, Sales Operations, Pricing, Business Development, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, SAP, Market Planning, Key Account Development, Management, Retail, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, FMCG, Product Development, Shopper Marketing
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business 1999 — 2003
BSM, Management, and Marketing
Central Garden and Pet September 2012 - Present
Central Garden & Pet 2011 - January 2013
The Crooked Willow Foundation 2010 - October 2011
Morinda Holdings 2004 - 2010
Skills
Board Certified, Professional Animal..., Budgets, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Horses, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary, Dairy, Farms, Nutrition, Public Speaking, Ruminant Nutrition, Ingredients, Food Science, Food Industry, Poultry, Food Processing, Sustainable Agriculture, Product Development, Food
Education
The University of Georgia 1971 — 1975
BSA, agriculture
Colorado State University
Ph.D., Animal Nutrition
Menasha Packaging December 2000 - Present
Central Garden & Pet August 1993 - December 2000
Skills
Customer/Vendor service., Accounts Payable, Flexo, Corrugated, Packaging
Education
Lakeland College 2001 — 2007
BA, Accounting
Moraine Park Technical College 1991 — 1994
diploma, accounting
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2013 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2013 - Present
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company February 2005 - February 2013
Best Buy Stores March 2001 - February 2005
Office Depot November 1997 - February 2001
Education
Thomas Nelson Community College 1997 — 1998
None, Police Science, 2.0 GPA
Central Texas College - Berlin, Germany 1993 — 1997
None, Law Enforcement/General Studies, 2.8 GPA
US Army Supervisor/Management Training-Frankfurt, Germany 1992 — 1992
Certificate of Completion, Supervisor Management Training, None
US Army Training - Ft Benjamin Harrison, IN 1989 — 1989
Certificate of Completion, Basic Non Commission Officer Leadership Course, None
US Army Training - Verona, Italy 1987 — 1987
Certificate of Training, Italian Language and Literature, None
US Army Training 1976 — 1976
Certificate of Training, Military Police Officer Training, None
Ferguson High School - Newport News, VA 1974 — 1975
High School Diploma, General Studies, 2.9 GPA
US Army Training - Vilseck, Germany
Certificate of Training, Security Manager Course, None
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 2015 - Present
Larson Engineering January 2014 - June 2015
Benchmark Environmental 2007 - 2008
Grainger January 1997 - January 1999
Argonne National Laboratory August 1995 - January 1997
US Fish and Wildlife Service January 1995 - May 1995
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Phase I, Sustainability, Customer Service, Research, EHS, Microsoft Office, CERCLA, Contaminated Land, Phase 1, Environmental Services, Soil, Leadership, Environmental Impact..., Water Quality, Environmental Auditing, RCRA, Remediation, Environmental..., Soil Sampling, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Consulting, Wetlands, Groundwater Remediation, Environmental Permitting, Groundwater, Hazardous Waste..., Policy, Hazardous Materials
Education
Roosevelt University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Enviornmental Science/Chemistry
Paul Volz Insurance June 2014 - Present
Pfizer January 2002 - March 2013
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals 2002 - 2009
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 1997 - 2001
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Umbrella Insurance, General Insurance, Sales Effectiveness, Managed Care, Market Access, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Cardiology, Urology, Neurology, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Hospital Sales, Gastroenterology, Oncology
Education
Southern Oregon University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
Reedsport High School 1983 — 1988
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2014 - Present
The Clorox Company October 2012 - Present
Integro Insurance Brokers December 2005 - October 2012
Marsh September 1990 - December 2005
Skills
FMCG, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise
Education
University of San Francisco 1995 — 1998
MBA, Finance, General
Santa Clara University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance
MILVETS Systems Technology, Inc. November 2014 - Present
General Dynamics Information Technology September 2011 - February 2014
Center for Creative Leadership 2014 - 2014
USO 2011 - 2011
USO September 2009 - November 2010
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 2007 - 2008
US Navy 2006 - 2007
Pennington Seed 2003 - 2006
Skills
Active DoD Secret..., Team Leadership, System Administration, Solutions Provider, Program Management, Training, Project Management, Management, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Creative Problem Solving, Technical Training, Troubleshooting, SharePoint, Microsoft Office
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology, 3.74
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET September 2006 - Present
Reckitt Benckiser April 2000 - March 2005
Procter & Gamble October 1987 - July 1997
Skills
Demand Planning, Warehousing, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Transportation, Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Transportation..., Supply Chain Operations, 3PL, MRP
Education
University of Iowa
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET October 2012 - Present
Multi Service September 2011 - January 2012
Convergys July 2008 - September 2011
Sprint 2005 - 2006
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Credit, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Invoicing, Accounting, Bank Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, SAP, Financial Analysis, QuickBooks, Payroll, Cash, Financial Statements, Auditing, Variance Analysis, Revenue Recognition, Journal Entries
Education
Thomas Edison State College 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2013 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2013 - Present
Education
Tarrant County College 2013 — 2017
Accounting
Central Garden + Pet 2009 - 2013
Education
Providence College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
Northeastern University 1988 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET October 2012 - Present
Zoecon, Wellmark, Central Life Sciences, Central Garden and Pet February 1985 - Present
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, R&D, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Management, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Design, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Team Building, Product Launch, Sales Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
Texas Tech University
Entomology
Bonide December 2013 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2012 - November 2013
Skills
Key Account Management, Consumer Products, Key Account Development, Sales, Trade Marketing, Forecasting
Education
Missouri State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Science
Ozarks Technical Community College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET January 2008 - Present
Victor Allen's Coffee May 2003 - January 2008
Kerry Ingredients April 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Financial Reporting, Finance, Analysis, Enterprise Software, Project Planning, Operation Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting
Education
Silver Lake College 1990 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Silver Lake College 1990 — 1997
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Management
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 2012 - Present
Andy's Sprinkler & Drainage February 2011 - March 2012
Discount Floors Superstore October 2009 - February 2011
Skills
Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Territory Account..., Territory..., Leadership Development, Business Process..., Team Management, Sales Services, Service Management, Sales Force Development, Sales, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Outside Sales, Team Building, Inventory Management, Customer Service
Education
Texas A&M University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Business and Management
Northwest Vista College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET October 2012 - Present
Education
Northwest Nazarene University
Business Administration and Management, General
City of Tacoma November 2001 - Present
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET March 1991 - June 2000
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET June 1988 - March 1991
Skills
Oracle DBA, SAP Basis Admin, Accountant, Assistant Controller
Education
Pacific Lutheran University - School of Business 1981 — 1982
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Business/Management
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET February 2010 - Present
Education
University of Alabama 1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Finance