Chef Solutions
Industry: Company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Illinois Founded: 1999 Subsidiaries: Orval Kent Food Company, Inc., La Francaise Bakery, Inc., Cs Bakery Holdings, Inc.
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Chef Solutions Employees
Double B Foods September 2008 - Present
Simeus Foods December 2002 - September 2008
Chef Solutions June 1999 - December 2002
Skills
GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Quality System, Food, Food Service, Food Law, Food Labelling, Food Science, Food Microbiology, Sensory Evaluation, Sanitation, Computer Proficiency, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology
Texas Tech University 1990 — 1992
Undergrad
CF Industries August 2014 - Present
CDW December 2013 - August 2014
Doall Company July 2007 - July 2013
Chef Solutions May 2004 - July 2007
Pactiv Corporation January 1998 - April 2004
Skills
Inventory Management, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Excel, Variance Analysis, Accruals, SAP, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Income Statement, Team Building, Expenses, Analysis, Budgets, Fixed Assets, Balance, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Sales & Use Tax, Accounting, Auditing, Intercompany..., Microsoft Office, Management, Outlook, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Word, Invoicing, Customer Service, General Ledger, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Accounting
Education
Colorado Technical University-Online 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting, 3.37
Southwestern College 1982 — 1984
Accounting Major
Castle Park High School 1980 — 1982
High School Diploma
CLC College
Accounting Major
@properties November 2014 - Present
The Guitar Stand March 2013 - Present
Jaffe Realty, Inc March 2014 - November 2014
Keller Williams Success Realty September 2013 - March 2014
Stericycle, Inc. July 2012 - May 2013
Snap-on, Inc. November 2006 - July 2012
Andrew Corporation May 2005 - November 2006
Chef Solutions January 1998 - September 2005
Skills
Employee Relations, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, Sales, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Retail, Benefits Administration, Leadership, Performance Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, College Recruiting, Contract Negotiation, Access, Management, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Negotiation, Benefits Negotiation, HR Consulting, Training, New Hire Orientations, Organizational..., Labor Relations, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Leadership Development, Change Management, Team Building, Technical Recruiting, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Employment Law, Applicant Tracking..., PeopleSoft, Customer Service, Sourcing, Hiring, Operations Management, Budgets, Vendor Management, Organizational..., Resume Writing, Temporary Placement
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2000 — 2002
Master of Science, Organization Development
Valparaiso University 1981 — 1985
BA
Morton Salt August 2014 - Present
Morton Salt September 2013 - August 2014
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation February 2011 - September 2013
Bosch Lawn & Garden (Europe) June 2007 - February 2011
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation June 2005 - June 2007
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation September 2003 - June 2005
Chef Solutions August 2002 - August 2003
S-B Power Tool Company July 2001 - July 2002
S-B Power Tool Company July 2000 - June 2001
S-B Power Tool Company April 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Market Research, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Business Development, Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Cost Accounting, Purchasing, Strategic Financial..., P, Business Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2004 — 2006
MBA
Ball State University - College of Business 1988 — 1992
UK Lab Services, Charles Rutenberg Realty January 2000 - Present
Chef Solutions August 2001 - May 2008
Fisher Scientific Company (Educational Materials Division) May 1971 - April 2001
Montgomery wards October 1980 - September 1994
Skills
New Business Development, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning
Education
University Of Bombay 1960 — 1966
Bachelor's Degree, Economics, Politics, Law
SRHigh School 1953 — 1959
SSC, General Studies
K.C College and Government Law School associated with Bombay University.
Emergency Veterinary Services, LTD. 2013 - Present
AmeriCold Logistics 2012 - 2013
McCain Foods 2007 - 2012
Chef Solutions 2003 - 2007
Skills
Warehouse Management, Transportation..., Team Leadership, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Transportation, 3PL, Process Improvement, P&L Management, Logistics Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, LTL, Shipping, Pricing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1998
BS
Naval Nuclear Power School 1990 — 1991
Engineering
Capgemini 2007 - Present
Chef Solutions 2002 - 2007
Skills
iSAP, SAP, SAP Sales & Distribution, SAP Warehouse Management, SAP Process Integration, SAP GRC Access Control, SAP IDocs, SAP ALE, Six Sigma Green Belt..., EDI, GXS (Inovis) TrustedLink, Liaison (Softshare)..., Sterling Integrator, Gentran Server 5.2, SD, ABAP, SAP XI, SAP ERP, ERP, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Data Migration, Business Analysis, Integration
Education
DePaul University
Northern Illinois University
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology
Otis Spunkmeyer July 1983 - Present
Chef Solutions 1989 - 1992
Universal Safety Equipment June 1979 - July 1983
Skills
SAP, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Logistics Management, Logistics, Team Leadership, Transportation, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Pricing, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Manufacturing, Team Building, P&L, Warehousing, Key Account Management, Food, Team Management
Education
College of DuPage
SKS CFO Advisors/Technology Innovation Mentor 2013 - Present
Financial Leaders in Private Equity Manufacturing 2012 - Present
Chef Solutions 2008 - 2012
Navistar Inc 2004 - 2007
Bosch North America 2001 - 2003
Pfizer (Pharmacia/GD Searle) 1996 - 2000
Kraft Foods Group 1988 - 1995
GE Capital (The Signature Group) 1986 - 1988
Baxter Healthcare ( American Hospital Supply Corp) 1984 - 1986
Allstate 1982 - 1984
Skills
SEC reporting, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Mergers, Business Planning, MIS, Costing, Accounting, Treasury Management, Funding, Forecasting, SOX, Acquisition Integration, Budgeting, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Restructuring, Divestitures, Cost Reduction, Change Management, Business Strategy, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Business Analysis, Public Speaking, Requirements Gathering, ERP, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Life Sciences, Distribution, Industry Analysis, Consumer Products, Private Equity, Risk Management, Turn Around Management, Global Management, Capital Budgeting, Executive Management, M&A experience, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Forecasting, CPA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Marketing, Org Behavior
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Cerealto Siro Foods May 2015 - Present
Integrated Supply Chain Solutions December 2014 - Present
Purfoods, LLC September 2010 - November 2014
Little Lady Foods April 2006 - September 2010
Chef Solutions/Orval Kent January 2005 - April 2006
Chef Solutions February 2003 - December 2004
Frito-Lay 1996 - 2000
PepsiCo Foods International 1990 - 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Supply Chain, Ingredients, Purchasing, Food, Procurement, Negotiation, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Strategic Sourcing, Consumer Products, Budgets, Leadership, Change Management, P&L Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Food Processing, Business Strategy, Strategy, Team Building, Food Safety, FMCG, HACCP, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Food Technology, Supply Management, Food Manufacturing, Pricing, Global Sourcing, Warehousing, Grocery, Six Sigma, Food Service
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Texas A&M University
Master of Science (MS), Soil Chemistry
Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree, Agronomy
Masco Cabinetry January 2014 - Present
Daltile 2009 - 2012
Daltile 2007 - 2009
Daltile 2004 - 2007
Chef Solutions 2002 - 2004
Medtronic 2000 - 2002
Medtronic 1999 - 2000
Origin Technology in Business 1996 - 1999
WR Grace 1990 - 1993
Skills
Forecasting, SAP, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Variance Analysis, Operations Management, Management
Education
Tarleton State University 1987 — 1988
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, 3.04
Weatherford College 1986 — 1987
Associate of Arts (AA), Business/Commerce, General, 3.25
Scotiabank March 2015 - Present
Scotiabank November 2011 - March 2015
Samantha Mesrobian October 2007 - November 2011
ACE Bakery 2004 - 2006
Destination Products International Ltd 2004 - 2004
Chef Solutions 1996 - 2004
Urban Harvest Company 1999 - 2001
Kraft Canada 1994 - 1996
Foote, Cone & Belding 1992 - 1994
Skills
Copywriting, Strategy, Brand Management, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Corporate Communications, Brand Development, Leadership, Start-ups, Retail, Strategic Communications, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, B2B Marketing, Brand Awareness, B2B, Merchandising, Brand Architecture, Media Planning, Creative Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Digital Marketing, Management, Product Management
Education
Carleton University 1985 — 1989
BA, Communications
Carleton University
Honours BA, Mass Communications
Frisco Music Teachers Association April 2014 - Present
Genesis Metro Church January 2014 - Present
JW Music Studio February 2010 - Present
Frisco Music Teachers Association July 2013 - March 2014
Genesis Metro Church November 2009 - September 2012
Faegre & Benson LLP December 2004 - May 2009
Career Education Corporation January 2003 - April 2004
Chef Solutions June 2000 - October 2002
Arthur Andersen LLP February 1996 - June 2000
KNIGHT, HOPPE, FANNING AND KNIGHT, LTD November 1995 - February 1996
Skills
Budgets, Music Education, Composition, Piano, Music, Guitar, Music Theory, Teaching, Pianist, Musicians, Keyboards, Classical, Choral, Recording, Vocal, Ukulele, Rhythm Guitar, Playing By Ear, Read Music, Sheet Music, Music Analysis, Singing, Band, Performing, Music History, Piano Education, Rock, Music Publishing, Concerts, Rock Music, Bands
Education
Roosevelt University 1996 — 1999
BSBA, Accounting
Roosevelt University 1994 — 1995
Certificate, Lawyer's Assistant Program
Aloe Vera of America 2012 - 2014
Five Star Custom Foods 2010 - 2011
Sara Lee 2004 - 2010
Chef Solutions 2003 - 2004
Ventura Foods 2002 - 2003
Con-Agra, Ranch Style 2000 - 2002
H&M Foods Systems 1993 - 2000
Education
Tarrant County College
A.S., Electronics Technology
Glancy Human Resource Consulting June 2013 - Present
Packers Sanitation Services,Inc. July 2012 - May 2013
Glancy Human Resource Consulting February 2011 - July 2012
World Kitchen 2006 - 2009
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2006
Terlato Wine Group 1998 - 2001
Kraft Foods 1994 - 1998
Kraft Foods 1982 - 1994
Skills
Employee Benefits, Executive Search, Talent Management, Change Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Start-ups, Labor Relations, Leadership, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Recruiting, Negotiation, Budgets, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Team Building, Marketing, HRIS, Outsourcing, Strategy, Benefits Administration, Business Strategy, Policy, Program Management, Restructuring, Training, Organizational Design, Employee Engagement, Executive Management, Process Improvement, Organizational...
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1976 — 1978
BA, Industrial Relations and Marketing
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group March 2012 - Present
Ambitech Engineering April 2011 - January 2012
Jacobs Engineering July 2010 - January 2011
HP Critical Facilities Services May 2008 - July 2010
Jacobs Engineering August 2007 - April 2008
Chicago Association of Realtors Global Real Estate Forum Board 2003 - 2007
Sterling Engineering 1990 - 2007
RAYKAR Consultants January 1991 - September 2003
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2003
AECOM/McClier 1997 - 2001
Skills
Mentoring, Facilities Engineering, Piping, P&ID, Engineering, Budgeting, Process Improvement, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Project Engineering, Public Speaking, Process Simulation, New Business Development, Program Management, Commissioning, Supervisory Skills, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Factory, AutoCAD, Team Leadership
Education
Illinois State University 1974 — 1978
BS, Industrial Technology
Kelly HS
US Foods 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands February 2012 - December 2013
Chef Solutions June 2011 - February 2012
Electro-Motive Diesel July 2010 - March 2011
Sears Holdings Management Corporation January 2007 - February 2008
Chef Solutions July 2005 - October 2006
Orval Kent Foods July 2005 - October 2006
Pennant Foods July 2005 - October 2006
ABN AMRO April 2004 - June 2005
Chicago Metallic September 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, SAP, Vlookup, Mergers, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounting, Consolidation, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Strategy, Financial Process..., Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Essbase, Variance Analysis, Finance, Business Planning, Corporate Finance, Strategic Financial..., Due Diligence
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2000 — 2001
MBA, Finance
The University of Chicago 1989 — 1993
BA, Economics
Harper College 2008 — 2010
Accounting
College of DuPage 2009 — 2009
Accounting
Thornridge
Microlife USA March 2012 - Present
Merisant 2010 - 2012
Merisant 2008 - 2010
Sara Lee Food & Beverages 2005 - 2007
Rand McNally 2004 - 2005
Fellowes, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Chef Solutions 1999 - 2002
PepsiCo 1997 - 1999
Kraft Foods Group 1990 - 1997
Skills
Forecasting, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, FMCG, Customer Insight, Key Account Management, Grocery, Retail, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, IRI, Nielsen, Consumer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Spectra, Analytics, Space Management, Cross-functional..., Fact-based Selling, Promotional Planning, Management
Education
Northern Illinois University
BS, Journalism/Advertising
Chiquita October 2014 - Present
Hampton Creek Foods January 2013 - January 2014
Unilever Foodsolutions January 2011 - January 2013
Wine Finds, LLC January 2007 - December 2012
Unilever Food Solutions January 2008 - January 2011
Unilever Bestfoods June 2004 - July 2008
Chef Solutions August 2003 - June 2004
Strategic Specialties March 2001 - July 2003
Masterfoods, Division of M&M Mars March 1997 - January 2001
HJ Heinz June 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Grocery, Ingredients, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Key Account Development, Food, Management, CRM, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Shopper Marketing, Food Service, FMCG, Customer Insight, National Accounts, Trade Marketing, Sales, Product Innovation, Retail, Product Development
Education
Penn State University
BS, Food Science
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
MBA, Marketing
Rockwood Lodge Apartments May 2010 - Present
Window World, Inc August 2009 - August 2010
Minuteman Press of Riverside July 2009 - August 2009
American Bath Factory November 2005 - January 2009
Denso Sales California 2005 - 2005
Research Design Specialists 2002 - 2005
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2002
Education
Citrus College 2001 — 2005
Associates Degree, Business Administration
Lewis-Clark State College
Business
Riverside City College
Business Administration, Sales and Marketing
Kessler Industries 2009 - 2015
Meglio & Associates LLC 2004 - 2009
Johnson & Johnson/ Independence Technology 2003 - 2004
Chef Solutions 2000 - 2003
Huntleigh Healthcare 1995 - 2000
Michael Stevens Ltd 1991 - 1995
Ross Rosenthal & Company, LLP 1991 - 1991
JH Cohn & Co 1988 - 1991
US Navy 1982 - 1987
Skills
Certified Public..., Budgets, Forecasting, CPA, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, Business Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Business Process..., Financial Accounting, Management, New Business Development, Finance
Education
Chubb Computer Services 2001 — 2001
Top Gun Certification Program, Web Programming and Development
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1978 — 1982
Bachelor’s Degree, Accounting and Organizational Behavior
The Choice is Yours Counseling August 2015 - Present
DG Counseling Inc. October 2014 - Present
Authentic Living & Wellness October 2011 - Present
National-Louis University April 2011 - June 2013
Linden Oaks Hospital 2012 - 2013
Lee Hecht Harrison July 2007 - October 2011
Chef Solutions March 2002 - October 2006
Skills
Psychotherapy, Career Development, Career Counseling, Training, Coaching, Higher Education, Process Improvement, Nonprofits, Personal Development, Psychology, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Mental Health, Teaching, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Management, Program Management
Education
National Louis University 2011 — 2013
MS Community Counseling, Counseling Psychology, 4.0
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1989
BS, Community Health, Health Education
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition 2012 — 2013
Certified Health Coach, Nutrition and Health Counseling
Glenbard South High School 1980 — 1984
yes
The Goddard School December 2008 - Present
AFB International 2006 - 2008
Chef Solutions 2000 - 2002
Skills
Personnel Management, Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Change Management, Start-ups, Human Resources, Strategy, Management, Sales, Management Consulting, Process Improvement, New Business Development
Education
Cardinal Stritch University
BSBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Illnois State Unversity
Q Research Solutions April 2009 - Present
Food Marketing Support Services October 2008 - March 2009
Merisant October 2004 - September 2008
Chef Solutions May 2001 - September 2004
Peryam & Kroll May 1994 - April 2001
Washington State University 1984 - 1989
Skills
Sensory Evaluation, New Sensory Program..., Consumer Product Testing, Global Consumer Product..., Descriptive Analysis, Management, Data Collection, Statistical Data..., Market Research, Product Development, Food Science, Project Management, Team Leadership, Descriptive Panel..., Sensory Science, Chewing Gum, Tabletop Sweeteners, Confectionary, Sweetened Food Products
Education
Washington State University 1987 — 1989
Master of Science (MS), Food Science and Technology
Washington State University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Technology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Certificate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Consumer Psychology
Ashley Furniture Industries May 2015 - Present
The Commonwealth Companies May 2013 - May 2015
ARAMARK July 2006 - May 2013
Chef Solutions 2003 - 2006
Pizza Hut 1999 - 2003
Papa Johns 1997 - 1999
Levy Restaurants 1996 - 1998
Skills
Hiring, Onboarding, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Management, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Income Statement, Labor Relations, Training, HRIS, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Applicant Tracking..., Customer Service, Benefits Administration
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Cum Laude
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1991 — 1995
Bachelor’s Degree
Kingsley High School
TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc January 2008 - Present
TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc August 2007 - January 2008
Civil Air Patrol 2005 - 2008
TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc July 2005 - August 2007
TMC, a division of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc July 2004 - July 2005
Chef Solutions June 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Transportation..., Transportation, Transportation..., Emergency Services, Operations, Process Improvement, Process Management, Process Mapping, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Transportation Planning, Logistics, Negotiation, Leadership, Operations Management, SAP, Training, Team Building, Business Process Mapping, Procurement, Management, Freight, Continuous Improvement, Emergency Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Education
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
BA, Economics
Peregrine Partners Consulting 2002 - Present
Syngenta 2006 - 2011
CHS 2002 - 2005
Chef Solutions 2000 - 2002
United Sugars Corporation 1997 - 2000
The Pillsbury Company 1989 - 1997
Donaldson Company, Inc. 1988 - 1989
Malt-O-Meal Company 1983 - 1987
General Mills 1979 - 1983
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Entrepreneurial..., Start-up Operations, Brand Creation &..., P&L Management, Board of Directors..., Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, New Product Development..., Brand Positioning, Consumer Promotion, Marketing Research, Private Label...
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
Calvin College 1971 — 1975
B.A., Economics & Business
Baptista's Bakery April 2013 - Present
Kronos Foods Inc. August 2011 - April 2013
ADSmall LLC January 2011 - September 2011
Palermo's Pizza April 2009 - December 2010
Chr. Hansen A/S November 2006 - April 2008
Kraft Foods Group November 2004 - November 2006
Chef Solutions August 2002 - November 2004
Butter Buds Food Ingredients September 2000 - September 2002
Sara Lee April 1999 - March 2000
Vie de France May 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Spanish, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, Food, Food Technology, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy, Flavors, Food Service, Product Innovation, GMP, R&D, Meat, Quality Assurance, Frozen Food, Catering
Education
Kansas State University 1994 — 1997
Masters, Grain/Food Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1989 — 1994
Bachlor of Science, Food Science and Technology
Chung's Gourmet Foods December 2006 - Present
Don Miguel Mexican Foods, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Pecan Deluxe Candy Company 2004 - 2005
Van's Foods 2003 - 2004
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2003
Danone North American Companies 1998 - 2001
Galadari Ice Cream Co. (Baskin-Robbins®) 1982 - 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, P&L Management, Marketing, Sales, Food, HACCP, Food Industry, Supply Chain, Retail, Product Development, Brand Development, Pricing, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Purchasing
Education
Angelo State University 1977 — 1980
B.S., Dual Major: Chemistry & Biology, Graduated Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.83)
Karamursel American HS 1972 — 1974
EAS Consulting Group
International HACCP Alliance/NMA
Rice University
Archer Daniels Midland Company March 2013 - Present
The Goddard School July 2006 - September 2013
Solae March 2006 - July 2007
ConAgra Foods July 2004 - March 2006
Chef Solutions 2002 - 2004
Givaudan 2002 - 2004
Griffith Laboratories 1992 - 2000
PepsiCo July 1982 - March 1992
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food, Consumer Products, Strategy, Product Development, P&L Management, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Innovation Management, Organizational..., Ingredients, Food Service, Operations Management, Customer Service, R&D, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Management, Product Innovation, New Business Development, Leadership, B2B, Start-ups, Strategic Planning
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1995 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1976 — 1979
BBA, Economics
CVM Solutions October 2014 - Present
Jupiter & Associates January 2012 - June 2014
Evenflo March 2008 - December 2011
Consorta November 2004 - September 2007
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2004
CEDA, Womens, Infants and Children August 1999 - 2001
Lutheran General Hospital 1995 - 1999
Skills
Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Analysis, Budgets, Business Development, CRM, Pricing, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Negotiation, Sales, Data Analysis, Contract Management, Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, Finance, SAP, Manufacturing
Education
Benedictine University 2011 — 2013
MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services
Dominican University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
MillerCoors March 2015 - Present
MillerCoors July 2010 - March 2015
L'Oreal Paris February 2005 - July 2010
Chef Solutions 2003 - 2004
IRI 2002 - 2003
Omron Healthcare, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Wesley Jessen Visioncare 1997 - 2000
ACNielsen 1996 - 1997
E&J Gallo Winery 1988 - 1991
Skills
Market Research, Customer Insight, Management, Retail, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, IRI, Sales, Nielsen, Categorization, Selling, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Forecasting, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, AC Nielsen, Key Account Development
Education
University of Arizona
BSBA, Accounting / Finance
Hostess Brands November 2014 - Present
Nellson Nutraceutical July 2012 - November 2014
Walmart June 2010 - June 2012
RW Consulting November 2009 - June 2010
Griffith Laboratories September 2004 - April 2009
Chef Solutions 2002 - 2005
ConAgra Foods 1999 - 2002
Campbell Soup Company 1996 - 2000
Campbell Soup Company May 1993 - May 1995
Campbell Soup Company May 1988 - May 1993
Skills
Food, Mergers, Product Development, Food Industry, Strategy, Food Science, R&D, Food Safety, Team Building, Ingredients, Frozen Food, Food Processing, Product Innovation, Quality System, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Management, HACCP, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Food Service, Flavors, Meat, Quality Assurance, Food Quality, Commercialization, GMP
Education
Purdue University 1977 — 1979
Master's degree
Old Plank Trail Community Bank, a Wintrust Community Bank December 2014 - Present
Wintrust Financial Corporation April 2013 - Present
MB Financial Bank July 2005 - March 2013
Chef Solutions 2004 - 2004
Skills
Portfolio Management, Banking, Loans, Treasury Management, Financial Analysis, Commercial Lending, Credit Risk, Asset Based Lending, Deposits, Commercial Banking, Financial Modeling, Commercial Mortgages, Wealth Management, Credit Analysis, Lines Of Credit, Small Business Lending, Financial Services, Underwriting, Retail Banking, Financial Risk, Credit, Cash Management, Finance, Mortgage Lending, Loan Origination, Consumer Lending, Due Diligence, Bonds, Corporate Finance, Investments, Securities, Accounting, Cross Selling
Education
Augustana College 2001 — 2005
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Zarbee's Naturals May 2014 - Present
USANA September 2007 - February 2014
Federated Foods February 2007 - September 2007
Orval Kent Foods / Chef Solutions September 2001 - November 2006
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2006
DFG Foods / Food Brands America / IBP February 1998 - February 2001
SYSCO April 1990 - February 1998
Skills
Quality Assurance, Quality System, GMP, Food Safety, HACCP, FDA, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Food Processing, R&D, Food, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Product Development, Sanitation, Cross-functional Team..., Sop, Ingredients, Six Sigma, Food Technology, CAPA, CQA, SQF, Food Microbiology, Quality Control, Food Manufacturing, Training, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Auditing, Sensory Evaluation, Food Quality, ISO, Dairy, Leadership, ASQ, Nutraceuticals, Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, GFSI, Frozen Food, GLP, Hygiene, Change Control, Regulatory Affairs, FDA GMP
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1979 — 1982
BS, Food Science
Morton Salt June 2014 - Present
Juno Lighting Group by Schneider Electric 2008 - 2013
Juno Lighting Group by Schneider Electric January 2007 - December 2008
Chef Solutions January 2003 - January 2007
American Auto Guardian, Inc 2002 - 2003
IT Associates 2001 - 2002
Arthur Andersen, LLP 1998 - 2001
Skills
Analysis, Management, Strategy, Business Planning, Team Building, Pricing, Visio, Product Development, Auditing, General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Manufacturing, Salesforce.com, Sales Reporting and..., Staff Development, Staff Management, Training, Process Improvement, Budgets, Forecasting, Accounting, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, ERP
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MAFM, Master of Accounting and Financial Management
North Central College
BA, Business Management
Salm Partners LLC August 2007 - Present
Roycemore School September 2008 - July 2012
Chef Solutions September 2004 - July 2007
Orval Kent Foods 2004 - 2007
ConAgra Foods 1981 - 2004
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2001
Kellogg Management Institute, General Management
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1989 — 1992
MBA, Finance
North Central College 1976 — 1980
BA, Biology
NSM Research September 2008 - Present
Merisant Worldwide Inc. 2007 - 2008
Diageo 2005 - 2007
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2003
LifeSpring Nutrition - Age Wave 1997 - 2001
Quaker Oats 1981 - 1997
Skills
Food Service, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Food & Beverage, Innovation Management, Market Research, Product Marketing, Management Consulting, Commercialization, Product Innovation, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Management, Consumer Products, Strategy, R&D, Retail, Customer Insight, Marketing
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1989 — 1991
MBA
Colorado State University 1979 — 1981
MS, Chemical (Food) Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 1974 — 1979
BS, Agricultural Engineering
Target June 2004 - Present
Chef Solutions 1992 - 1994
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Food Science - Nutrition
Abbott Laboratories August 2012 - Present
CHEF SOLUTIONS June 2006 - February 2012
CHEF SOLUTIONS January 2000 - December 2011
CHEF SOLUTIONS October 2002 - May 2006
CHEF SOLUTIONS September 2000 - September 2002
La Francaise Bakery Inc. December 1992 - August 2000
La Francaise Bakery June 1989 - November 1992
La Francaise Bakery Inc. May 1986 - May 1989
Skills
Process Improvement, SAP
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
B.A, Finance
Wilburn Wright College - CC of Chicago
Associate in AS, Management
Network Dynamics, Inc. April 2008 - Present
AAA Michigan April 2008 - Present
Chef Solutions May 2000 - October 2007
Orval Kent Foods May 2000 - October 2007
Skills
Telecommunications, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, VoIP, WAN, Team Leadership, TCP/IP, Switches, Security, Project Planning, Project Management, Process Improvement, Network Administration, Microsoft Office, LAN-WAN, Enterprise Software, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Call Center, Avaya, Active Directory, ASA, Network Engineering, Avaya Technologies, Servers, Network Architecture
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1985 — 1990
Triton-College 1984 — 1985
Offset Printing
Libertyville High School
Freshway Foods 2013 - Present
Papa Johns 2008 - 2012
Brinker International 2002 - 2008
Chef Solutions 2000 - 2002
LSG Sky Chefs 1993 - 2000
Skills
Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Food Service, Food, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Catering, Food Quality, Food Preparation, Recipes, Chef, Food Safety, Food Industry, Team-oriented, Sanitation, ServSafe, Cooking, Ingredients, Product Development, Menu Costing, Pastry, Serve Safe Certified, Cuisine, HACCP, Sauces, Culinary Management, Hospitality, Process Improvement, Seafood, Food Cost Analysis, Gourmet, Meat, Hotels, Project Management, P&L Management, Food Cost Management, Mediterranean, Food Processing, Income Statement, Baking, Labor Control, New Restaurant Openings, Menu Engineering, Culinary Education, Recipe Testing, Food Science, Research, Product Innovation, Research Development, Bakery
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1990 — 1992
AOS, Culinary Arts
Baylor University 1985 — 1990
Graduate Studies in Music
Howard Payne University 1981 — 1985
BME, Music Education
Metropolitan Community College 2002 — 2002
Experimental Foods Course
ComEd August 2012 - Present
Fresh Start Bakeries North America January 2007 - October 2011
Accenture January 2002 - December 2006
Chef Solutions July 2000 - January 2002
Pennant Foods Company August 1998 - July 2000
William Westrick Consulting January 1998 - August 1998
MIS Business Solutions September 1993 - January 1998
Pitman-Moore July 1991 - September 1993
McKinsey & Company January 1990 - June 1991
Information Consulting Group February 1989 - December 1989
Skills
IT Strategy, SDLC, Business Process, Access, SAP, PMO, Business Analysis, IT Audit, Accounting, Data Center, Internal Controls, ITIL, Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, ERP, Forecasting, Business Process..., Servers, Integration, Auditing, Acquisition Integration, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Management, Process Improvement, Business Process Design, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Business Process..., Change Management, Project Portfolio..., IT Operations, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Team Building, Team Leadership, Budgets, SAS70, Sarbanes-Oxley, Vendor Management, Project Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Engineering, Hyperion Enterprise, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Notre Dame 1980 — 1984
Bachelor, Business Administration, Accountancy
Wrigley / Mars Corporation May 2015 - Present
ARYZTA July 2014 - Present
Vantage Oleochemicals January 2008 - July 2014
Ambitech Engineering 2007 - 2008
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2007
Skills
Project Engineering, AutoCAD, MS Project, SAP, MP2, 3D, Civil, Engineering, Scheduling, Manufacturing, Piping, Steel, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Project Planning, Process Improvement, HVAC, CAD, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Documentation, Construction, Customer Relations, Supervisory Skills, PowerPoint, Product Development, Contract Management, Troubleshooting, Process Engineering, Plant, Oil, Planning, Change Management, Visio, Team Building, Capital Projects, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Project Execution, Power Plants, Operations Management, Primavera, EPC, Planning/Scheduling, Construction Management, Petrochemical
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1980 — 1986
Associate's Degree, Engineering CAD Management, 4.0
Chef Solutions February 2008 - February 2012
Chef Solutions June 2004 - February 2008
Hebrew National Meats June 1994 - June 2004
Thorn Apple Valley January 1987 - June 1994
John Morrell Food Group April 1978 - January 1987
Skills
Business Process..., Team Developement, Operational Turnaround, Profit Maximization, Operations Management, Team Building, Accounting, Purchasing, Leadership, Food Service, Finance, P&L Management, Budgets, P&L, Pricing
Education
Saint Louis University 1972 — 1978
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
SunOpta for Baker Tilly April 2014 - October 2014
MOM Brands March 2003 - January 2014
Chef Solutions January 2000 - February 2003
Lucht Inc 1988 - 1998
EcoWater Systems LLC 1984 - 1988
KPMG US 1975 - 1976
Skills
Cost Accounting, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Auditing, JD Edwards, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Year-end Close, GAAP, Process Improvement, SAP
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1974 — 1975
B.S. Accounting, Minor in Mathematics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1971
Mathematics and Computer Science
WLX Transportation LLC January 2015 - June 2015
Fikes Truck Line June 2008 - December 2014
GENCO April 2007 - June 2008
Pacer International August 2004 - April 2007
Harmon Trucking, Inc. March 2002 - December 2003
Penske Logistics March 1999 - March 2002
Mission Foods January 1998 - March 1999
Chef Solutions November 1993 - January 1998
Memtek Products aka: Memorex December 1990 - November 1993
Skills
Transportation, Trucking, Transportation..., Quality Management, Truckload, Freight, Logistics, Container, Operations Management, LTL, DOT regulations, Flatbed, Dispatching, Fleet Management, Shipping, Air Freight, FTL, Reverse Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Direct Sales, Logistics Management, DOT Regulations
Education
Northwood University 1997 — 2000
Business Administration
Zerin Communications June 2005 - Present
Diane's Fine Desserts 2012 - 2013
iPort Media 2005 - 2011
Chef Solutions February 2002 - June 2005
AAR Corp January 1996 - January 2002
AAR Distribution / AAR Cooper Aviation 1997 - 1999
Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Spokesperson, Brand Management, Advertising, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Social Media, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Marketing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Corporate Branding, Trade Shows, Business Strategy, Strategy, Management
Education
American University 1970 — 1974
BS, Marketing
Business Technology Partners, LLP September 2015 - Present
AptarGroup, Inc. 2007 - Present
VonGill Technologies March 2003 - Present
Aksys, Ltd. 2005 - 2007
Chef Solutions 2003 - 2005
Motorola 2000 - 2002
CCC Information Services 1998 - 2000
Furkon, Inc. 1996 - 1998
Skills
Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, ERP, Project Management, Oracle, Business Process, Java, Database Design, Technical Support, Process Improvement, .NET, C# 4.0, Access, ASP.NET, Management, Process Optimization, VB.NET, Team Building, C#, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., LINQ, Cross-functional Team..., ASP.NET MVC, jQuery, Telerik Web Controls, Scrum Project Management, SQL, Business Analysis, Visual Basic, SDLC, Software Development, Testing, SAP, CRM, IT Security
Education
Trinity International University 2003 — 2010
MDIV, Ministry, Divinity, Hebrew, Greek.
Northwestern University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Harlan Bakeries, Inc. 2007 - Present
Pennant Foods Company 2000 - 2007
Chef Solutions 2002 - 2006
Bunge 1996 - 1999
Bunge 1994 - 1996
Kerber Eck & Braeckel CPA's 1990 - 1994
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Mergers, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Cost Accounting, P&L Management, Food Industry, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Acquisition Integration
Education
Saint Louis University
MBA
Saint Louis University
BS, Accountancy
HARTING Inc. of North America November 2013 - Present
HARTING November 2012 - November 2013
Orval Kent Foods October 2010 - February 2012
Orval Kent Foods June 2007 - October 2010
Chef Solutions September 2005 - May 2007
Allstate November 1998 - September 2005
Rollex Corporation February 1995 - November 1998
Skills
SAP R/3, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Process Improvement, SAP, Forecasting, Management, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Auditing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1990 — 1994
BS, Accountancy
Glenbard North High School 1986 — 1990
Plante Moran November 2010 - Present
Advanced Technology Solutions, LLC May 2009 - September 2009
Skybus Airlines September 2007 - April 2009
Plante & Moran August 2005 - September 2007
Accenture May 2003 - August 2005
Chef Solutions July 2002 - November 2002
GATX October 1999 - June 2002
Jenner & Block June 1997 - October 1999
World Book May 1996 - June 1997
Siemens June 1992 - May 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Business Planning, Business Process..., Start-ups, Financial Modeling, Sarbanes-Oxley, Business Analysis, Internal Controls
Education
Barat College of DePaul University 1989 — 1991
BA, Management & Business
Dot Foods September 2007 - Present
Home Market Foods 2001 - 2005
Chef Solutions September 1977 - August 2001
SCIS Food Services 1998 - 2001
Education
Mississippi State University
BS, Business
Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold 2008 - Present
JTH, LLC March 1998 - Present
Starwood Hotels & Resorts June 2005 - July 2008
Intel January 2005 - May 2005
DuPont Displays June 2003 - September 2003
Chef Solutions July 2002 - June 2003
British Petroleum May 2001 - July 2002
Capstone Turbine Corporation March 2001 - May 2001
Motorola September 2000 - February 2001
Florsheim Group, Inc. February 2000 - September 2000
Skills
SAP R/3, SAP ERP, ERP, SAP, Business Process, SAP Implementation, SD, SAP Netweaver, Data Migration, Business Objects, Integration
Education
Arizona State University 1994 — 1999
MS, Taxation
Arizona State University 1984 — 1988
BS, Accounting
ATC Contracting January 2013 - Present
Future MotorSports January 2009 - Present
DSP Consulting and Tech Services January 2008 - Present
Field Solutions LLC, and OnForce Inc. 2009 - 2012
Chef Solutions May 2000 - May 2003
Landau Foods / Chef Solutions April 1993 - May 2003
Storage Technology Corp March 1984 - March 1993
Skills
Process Improvement, Bluecoat Proxies, Product Development, Customer Service, Windows, Project Management, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Technical Support, Disaster Recovery, Start-ups, Troubleshooting, Networking, Team Building, VPN, New Business Development, System Administration, Routers, Firewalls, Outlook, Salesforce.com, Retail, Strategic Planning, Security, Software Installation, Vendor Management
Education
The Academy of South Florida 2006 — 2008
Microsoft MCP and Cisco CCent, CCNA
Ocean County College 2005 — 2006
Security +
Brick Computer Science Institute 1983 — 1984
Diploma, Computer hardware and electronics
KM Consulting October 2011 - Present
Monarch Food Group - A division of US Foodservice 2009 - 2011
Smartprice Sales & Marketing January 2009 - August 2009
Pennant Foods June 2006 - August 2008
Chef Solutions June 2000 - June 2006
Orval Kent Food Company May 1993 - May 2000
Skills
Profitability Analysis, Sales Analyis, Sales Reporting, Sales Forecasting, Sales Budgetting, RFP, RFI, Customer Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Demand Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Bid Pricing, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Wal-Mart Retail Lnk, Retail Replenishment, SAP Retail
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business
Bachelors in Business, Marketing and General Business
ConAgra Foods September 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods December 2010 - September 2013
CYSIG November 2004 - January 2011
ConAgra Foods February 2007 - September 2010
AREVA November 2004 - February 2007
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young May 1998 - November 2004
Chef Solutions 2002 - 2003
Skills
Supply Chain, SAP R/3, SAP ERP, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, System Architecture, SAP Procurement, Supplier Sourcing, Business Process..., Purchasing Processes, Contract Manufacturing, Project Management, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Software, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Business Analysis, ERP, SAP
Education
Iowa State University 1992 — 1998
BS, Industrial Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Gretna High School
Rich Products Corporation February 2009 - Present
Solo Cup Company April 2007 - January 2009
Chef Solutions 2001 - 2003
ACCO Brands 1997 - 2000
Scholle Corporation 1992 - 1996
Cimlinc 1989 - 1991
Symons 1983 - 1985
SARGENT WELCH 1981 - 1983
Skills
Process Improvement, Accounting, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting
Education
Roosevelt University 1982 — 1986
MBA, ACCOUNTING
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1981
BS, Finance
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1981
BS, FINANCE/ECONOMICS
NILES WEST HIGH SCHOOL 1973 — 1977
Marketing Executive March 2015 - Present
ARYZTA LLC May 2014 - February 2015
ARYZTA LLC August 2013 - April 2014
Arytza LLC October 2012 - August 2013
Otis Spunkmeyer January 2011 - October 2012
Fresh Start Bakeries North America October 2009 - January 2011
Pennant Foods April 2006 - October 2009
Chef Solutions February 2003 - April 2006
Kraft Foods 1988 - 2002
Park Corporation 1984 - 1988
Skills
Consumer Products, Food, Customer Marketing, Grocery, FMCG, Food Service, Marketing Strategy, Food Industry, Customer Insight, Marketing, Brand Management, Categorization, P&L Management, Shopper Marketing, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Market Planning, Forecasting, Marketing Research
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
MBA
Northern Illinois University
B.S. - Education
CalStar Products July 2014 - Present
Semprius April 2012 - July 2014
Semprius 2012 - 2014
Triangle Management Consulting January 2010 - April 2012
Lionel LLC 2011 - 2012
ASC Signal September 2008 - January 2010
Chef Solutions 2004 - 2008
Channel Master 1998 - 2003
Skills
Venture Capital, Start-ups, Forecasting, P&L Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Acquisition Integration
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1991 — 1995
MS, Economics
University of Virginia 1985 — 1989
BA, Economics
Acato Information Management LLC July 2015 - Present
Qualitest April 2011 - May 2015
CDW August 2002 - October 2006
Chef Solutions 1997 - 2002
Whittman Hart 1990 - 1994
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1995 — 1999
MBA, Management
Northwestern University 1983 — 1987
BA, Physics & Astronomy
Summer Industries, LLC April 2011 - Present
Ajilon April 2009 - April 2011
Resources Global Professionals March 2007 - December 2008
EMCOR June 2004 - November 2006
World Kitchen August 2002 - June 2004
Chef Solutions October 2001 - August 2002
Pactiv January 1997 - October 2001
FMC April 1992 - January 1997
CPC International May 1984 - April 1992
Texaco June 1981 - May 1984
Skills
Management, Personnel Management, Capital Project Analysis, Accounting, Forecasting, Finance, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, SAP, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Process Improvement, Budgets
Education
Saint Xavier University 1990 — 1991
MBA, Finance
Wichita State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Accounting
Good Samaritan Society March 2013 - Present
ARYZTA LLC November 1991 - February 2013
Chef Solutions 2000 - 2003
FMG Tsumura October 1988 - October 1991
True Value Building Center February 1985 - October 1988
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Customer Service, New Hire Orientations, Performance Management, ADP Payroll, Benefits Administration, Interviews, Recruiting, HR Policies, Labor Relations, Personnel Management, Payroll, Organizational..., Onboarding, Process Improvement, Teamwork, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, FMLA, Applicant Tracking..., Hiring, Employer Branding, Coaching, Career Development, Job Evaluation, EEO, Job Descriptions, Employee Handbooks, Grievances, Open Enrollment, Workforce Planning, Affirmative Action, Employee Training, Change Management, Team Building, Leadership, Culture Change, Strategic Planning, Compensation, Deferred Compensation, College Recruiting, Employment Law, HR Consulting, Internet Recruiting, Management, Policy
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2005 — 2009
AAS, Business Administration
Chiquita September 2013 - Present
Handi-Foil October 2012 - September 2013
Golden County Foods Holdings, Inc. July 2011 - June 2012
Angiotech October 2004 - July 2011
Chef Solutions 1998 - 2004
Northwest Herald 1994 - 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Problem Solving, Team Building, Customer Relations, SAP, Customer Service, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Pricing, Documentation, Sales Support, Teamwork, Logistics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, JD Edwards, Sales Operations, ERP, Performance Management, Budgets, Manufacturing, Program Management, Training, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Strategy, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1981 — 1983
Tate & Lyle July 2014 - Present
Tate & Lyle June 2012 - June 2014
Otis Spunkmeyer / Aryzta LLC November 2010 - May 2012
Fresh Start Bakeries of North America June 2009 - November 2010
Pennant Foods 2004 - 2009
Chef Solutions 2000 - 2004
Skills
Food Science, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Food, Manufacturing, FMCG, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Food Technology, Product Development, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, ERP, Supply Chain Management, Commercialization, SAP, Frozen Food, Baking, Food Service, Food Manufacturing, Quality System, Mergers, Bread, Bakery, Product Innovation, Packaging, Snacks, Flavors, Dairy, Management, Quality Assurance, R&D, Sensory Evaluation, Team Leadership, Leadership
Education
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Chicago, Il
American Institute of Baking 1999 — 1999
Baking Science and Technology, Baking
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1993 — 1998
Food Science Engineer, Food Science, Engineer, Baking Technologist
SEK 1990 — 1993
Dr. Smoothie Brands May 2015 - Present
Kerry Foods May 2005 - May 2015
Chef Solutions March 2003 - May 2005
Grecian Delight Foods September 1999 - May 2003
Kings Command Foods July 1995 - September 1999
Sysco Los Angeles September 1988 - July 1995
Skills
Food Service, Food Industry, Food, Grocery, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Forecasting, National Accounts, Marketing Management, Management, FMCG, IRI, Frozen Food, Consumer Products, Restaurants, P&L Management, Meat, Dairy, Income Statement, Wholesale, Beverage Industry, Distributors, New Business Development, Sales Operations, P&L, Culinary Skills, Ingredients, Sales, Customer Insight, Sales Management, Trade Marketing, Account Management, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, Brand Management, Food Science, Purchasing, Merchandising, Market Planning, HACCP, Menu Development, Food Safety, Product Development, Retail, Business Planning, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management
Education
Chaffey College
Accounting and Finance
Johnson Design Group May 2013 - Present
Johnson Design Group May 2009 - May 2013
Voyageur One, Inc. November 2009 - May 2011
Chipman Adams Architects January 2004 - May 2009
Chef Solutions March 2002 - January 2004
Cooper Bussmann February 1989 - August 2001
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1995 — 1998
MBA, Marketing
Northeastern Illinois University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Resurrection High School 1983 — 1989
Tyson Foods September 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands March 2014 - September 2014
Hillshire Brands September 2012 - April 2014
Hillshire Brands November 2005 - September 2012
Chef Solutions May 2003 - November 2005
Hillshire Brands April 2002 - May 2003
Hillshire Brands August 2000 - April 2002
ConAgra Foods March 1999 - August 2000
Hillshire Brands July 1996 - March 1999
Hillshire Brands August 1995 - July 1996
Skills
Management, Project Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Food Packaging, Retail Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Packaging Machinery, Product Innovation, Process Improvement, FMCG, Customer Insight, Food Industry, Packaging, Manufacturing, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Food Science, Supply Chain Management
Education
Michigan State University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Packaging Science
Southgate Aquinas High School 1987 — 1991
Sears Holdings Corporation May 2011 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2010 - May 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation June 2006 - August 2010
Kraft Foods November 2004 - June 2006
Chef Solutions May 2001 - November 2004
Skills
SAP, Essbase, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Budgets, Project Management, Supply Chain, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Business Process..., ERP, Finance, Analytics
Education
The University of Chicago 1996 — 1998
MBA, Strategy, Finance
University of Illinois at Chicago 1986 — 1990
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
ARYZTA LLC May 2014 - Present
ARYZTA March 2012 - Present
Otis Spunkmeyer November 2010 - February 2012
Fresh Start Bakeries January 2005 - November 2010
Chef Solutions August 2002 - December 2005
Orval Kent Foods 1984 - 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Forecasting, P&L Management, Team Building, Consumer Products, SAP, Sales Management, Retail, Product Development, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Logistics, Leadership, Change Management, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Operations Management, Team Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Pricing, FMCG, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Food, Grocery, Continuous Improvement, Income Statement, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Strategy, New Business Development, Customer Service, Key Account Development, Competitive Analysis, National Accounts, Negotiation, Food Safety, Food Service, Frozen Food, Bakery, Demand Planning, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, Trade Marketing, Food Processing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1980 — 1984
BS, Marketing
AptarGroup, Inc. January 2013 - Present
SPX Corporation April 2009 - November 2012
Pregis September 2007 - April 2009
Brookfield Properties November 2004 - July 2007
Chef Solutions January 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, Accruals, Account Reconciliation, SAP, Microsoft Excel, JD Edwards, Macola, CTI, Outlook, Lotus Notes, ReadSoft, GRIR reconciliation, AS 400, Concur, ERP, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Variance Analysis, Consolidation, Cash Management, Business Process, Auditing, Finance
Education
Harper College
Accounting
West Liberty Foods December 2003 - Present
Chef Solutions June 2002 - December 2003
Microaid June 1998 - May 2002
Price Waterhouse (Coopers) 1997 - 1998
Education
University of Iowa 1992 — 1997
Management Information Systems, Accounting
none October 2013 - Present
Fresh Start Bakeries June 2009 - June 2011
Pennant Foods Company April 2006 - June 2009
Chef Solutions September 2003 - April 2006
Orval Kent Foods Company October 1989 - September 2003
Orval Kent Food Company September 1986 - October 1989
Southern Illinois University Museum August 1967 - March 1971
Skills
Accounts Payable, Fluent in SAP and Bpcs..., Spreadsheets, Human Resources, SAP, Invoicing, Accounting, Forecasting, Tax, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, Auditing, Logistics, Filing, General Ledger, Cost Accounting
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1967 — 1971
none, Secondary Education and Teaching
Tamaroa Community High School 1964 — 1967