Experience
Composite Panel Association   August 2013 - Present
West Linn Paper CO  November 2012 - July 2013
Aurora Jet Center   November 2011 - November 2012
Georgia-Pacific LLC  June 2008 - October 2010
Georgia-Pacific LLC  June 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Communication, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Quality Control, Technology, Multi Tasking, Highly motivated..., Respect, Corporate Social..., Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Paper Industry, Wood, Forest Products

Education
Oregon State University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper/Sawmill Technology

Experience
North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association   December 2014 - Present
Society of American Florists  June 2011 - November 2014
Composite Panel Association   2010 - 2011
American Nursery & Landscape Association  2007 - 2010
IAAPA  2003 - 2006

Skills
Message Development, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Political Consulting, Grassroots Lobbying, Event Planning, Congress, Social Media, Political Management, Coalition Development, Research, Event Management, Association Management, Editing, Non-profits, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Policy, Congressional, Speech Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Federal Government, Coalitions, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Community Organizing, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Legislative Affairs, Political Communication, Legislative Relations, Press Releases, Political Campaigns, Strategic Planning, PAC, Grant Writing, Talking Points, State Government, Government, Strategic Communications, Political Science, Legislative Research, Appropriations, Public Speaking, Constituent Services, International Relations, Politics, Legislation, Governmental Affairs

Education
The George Washington University   2000 — 2003
M.A., Political Management

Clarion University of Pennsylvania   1997 — 2000
B.A., Political Science

Experience
Hexion Inc.  August 2015 - Present
RedBuilt, LLC  April 2013 - August 2015
Composite Panel Association   March 2008 - April 2013
Medallion Cabinetry  March 2006 - March 2008

Skills
Building Materials, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Manufacturing, Construction, Materials, Continuous Improvement, Quality Control, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Maintenance & Repair, Testing, ISO, Quality Management, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning

Education
Oregon State University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wood Science and Wood Products

Oregon State University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

Experience
Louisiana Pacific Corporation  August 2012 - Present
Louisiana Pacific  June 2007 - August 2012
Composite Panel Association   January 2011 - January 2012
Louisiana Pacific Corporation  March 2005 - July 2007
Louisiana Pacific Corporation  February 2002 - March 2005
Louisiana Pacific Corporation  February 1999 - February 2002

Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Wood, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Purchasing, Team Building, Procurement, Operational Excellence, Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Budgets, Business Strategy, Leadership

Education
Belmont University   2009 — 2010
Scarlett Leadership Institute - Signature Program

Wake Forest University School of Business   1986 — 1989
MBA, Operations & Human Resources

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University   1979 — 1983
BS, Chemical Engineering

Experience
Composite Panel Association   June 2004 - Present

Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Negotiation, Purchasing, Team Building, Sales, Meeting Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Trade Shows, Building Materials, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Budgets

Education
Boston University

Experience
American Fisheries Society  October 2013 - Present
Global Inland Fisheries Conference   October 2013 - Present
National Recreation and Park Association  September 2010 - October 2013
American Fisheries Society  November 1999 - September 2010
Composite Panel Association   January 1995 - October 1999
Public Gaming Research Institute   August 1993 - October 1994
Association of Zoos and Aquariums  April 1990 - July 1993

Skills
Editing, Publications, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Social Media, Journalism, Program Development, Feature Articles, Event Management, Community Development, Research, Copywriting, Editorial, Press Releases, Higher Education, Magazines, Proofreading, Writing, Government, Facebook, Publicity, Photography, InDesign, Photoshop, Video, Twitter

Education
American University   1986 — 1989
B.A., Communication

Experience
Walker Emulsions   January 2010 - Present
Clarion Boards   February 2008 - January 2010
Great Lakes MDF   2006 - 2008
Composite Panel Association   2001 - 2006
Allegheny Particleboard   1989 - 2001
Temple-Inland  1986 - 1989

Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Building Materials, Project Planning, New Business Development, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Customer Service, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Purchasing, Business Planning, Business Strategy

Education
University of Michigan   1980 — 1985
BS in Forest Management, Forest Management

Eastern Michigan University
BS in Biology, Plant Physiology