ConAgra Foods
Industry: Food company
DescriptionConagra Brands, Inc. is a North American packaged foods company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Conagra makes and sells products under various brand names that are available in supermarkets, restaurants, and food service establishments. Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, United States CEO: Sean Connolly Number of employees: ~12,600 (2017) Subsidiaries: Bertolli, Angie's Artisan treats, LLC,
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ConAgra Foods Employees
Ardent Mills May 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2013 - May 2014
ConAgra Foods February 2011 - December 2012
ConAgra Foods June 2010 - January 2011
Grant Thornton LLP August 2007 - May 2010
Grant Thornton LLP August 2005 - July 2007
Solstice Sunglasses November 2004 - July 2005
Kmart Corporation July 1999 - October 2004
Skills
Trend Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, Sales Finance, Revenue Forecasting, Corporate Budgeting, Department Budgeting, Business Process..., Executive Presentations, Cash Flow Forecasting, Ratio Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Team Building, Staff Development, Board Relations, Entertainment, Retail, Advertising, Consumer Products..., SAP R/3, SAP BPC, Excel, Visio, IDEA, Internal Controls, Auditing, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Trade Promotions, GAAP, External Audit, Fraud Investigations
Education
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2005
BS, Accountancy
Palatine High School 1997 — 2001
ConAgra Foods February 2014 - Present
OfficeMax August 2008 - February 2014
Ace Hardware May 2000 - August 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Forecasting, Demand Planning, JDA, SAP, Assortment, Customer Service, Demand Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Planograms, Inventory Analysis, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Merchandise Planning, CPFR, Manugistics, Merchandising
Education
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 2000
Operations Management and Information Systems
Medline Industries, Inc. July 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods May 2012 - July 2015
ConAgra Foods May 2012 - September 2013
Zurich North America May 2005 - May 2012
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. May 2005 - December 2011
Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. May 2005 - March 2011
Zurich Insurance May 2005 - February 2010
Discover Financial Services July 2004 - May 2005
PMA Financial Network March 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Project Management, Model Development, Strategic Financial..., Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Modeling, Portfolio Management, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Management, Risk Management, Microsoft Office, Finance, Financial Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Pricing, Hyperion Enterprise, Essbase, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Insurance, Internal Audit, Financial Planning, Analysis, Budgets, Strategy, Variance Analysis, Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Process Improvement, Consumer Products, P, Cost Accounting
Education
University of Notre Dame 2002 — 2004
MBA, Finance
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 2000
BS, Finance
ConAgra Foods March 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods March 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods, Council Bluffs, IA September 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Human Resources, PeopleSoft, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, HRIS, Labor Relations
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Northeast Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
ConAgra Foods September 2009 - Present
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MES, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Upper Iowa University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, 3.9
Northeast Iowa Community College - Peosta 2005 — 2007
Associate of Science (A.S.), Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar 2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
Rust-Oleum February 2006 - Present
YRC Freight April 2002 - January 2006
ConAgra Foods March 2000 - February 2001
Hanjin Intermodal America, Inc April 1997 - February 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Product Development, Process Improvement, Warehousing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Team Building, SAP, Leadership Development
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
ConAgra Foods October 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods December 2012 - October 2014
ConAgra Foods April 2009 - December 2012
ConAgra Foods April 2008 - April 2009
ConAgra Foods July 2006 - April 2008
Kraft Foods 2002 - 2006
Archway Marketing 2002 - 2003
Simon Marketing 1999 - 2001
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Social Media, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Marketing Communications, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, In-store Marketing, Sponsorship, Consumer Products, Advertising, Program Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Communications
Education
Northern Illinois University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Lubrication Technologies, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Lubrication Technologies Inc. April 2008 - March 2014
Lubrication Technologies, Inc. November 2007 - April 2008
Lubrication Technologies, Inc. December 2004 - November 2007
ConAgra Foods January 1997 - December 2004
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Forecasting, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Production Planning, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Operations Management, Supply Chain
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1993 — 1995
Champlin Park High School 1991 — 1993
Diploma
GNP Company Careers July 2015 - Present
Land O'Lakes, Inc. May 2014 - August 2014
University of Minnesota October 2011 - April 2014
University of Minnesota August 2013 - December 2013
ConAgra Foods May 2013 - August 2013
University of Minnesota Food Science & Nutrition Club May 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Food Safety, Food, Food Microbiology, Nutrition, Food Allergies, Research, Microbiology, Raman Spectroscopy, Food Defense, Dairy Product Evaluation, Food Science, Protein Chemistry, Science, Food Processing, Food Industry, Teamwork, Critical Thinking, HACCP, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota 2011 — 2015
Bachelors (summa cum laude with Distinction), Food Science & Nutrition (Double Major), 3.87
University of Otago
Undergraduate Exchange Student, International Management & Business
North Hennepin Community College 2009 — 2011
4.0
Leslie's Poolmart, Inc. March 2002 - Present
James A. Iacobazzi, real estate consulting June 2000 - March 2002
ConAgra Foods April 1999 - June 2000
Alliant Foodservice, Inc. December 1995 - April 1999
Rykoff-Sexton, Inc. 1987 - December 1995
Skills
Location Intelligence, Shopping Centers, Real Estate Development, Corporate Real Estate, Lease Negotiations, Negotiation, Landlord, Tenant, Lease Administration, Brokerage, Disposition, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate Economics, Entitlements, Retail, Landlords, Retail Site Selection, Commercial Real Estate, Land Acquisition, Asset Management, Due Diligence, Commercial Leasing, Acquisitions, Real Estate Financing, Property, Facilities Management, Management, Market Analysis, Investment Properties, Franchising, Dispositions
Education
Northern Illinois University 1972 — 1976
MBA, accounting, finance
Isuzu Motors America June 2012 - Present
Isuzu Motors America April 2000 - June 2012
ConAgra Foods April 1989 - August 1999
Skills
Parts, Automotive Aftermarket, Automobile, New Business Development, Product Development, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Transportation, Sales Process, Business Planning, Vehicles, Sales Management, Automotive, Pricing, Fleet Management, Profit, Customer Retention, Dealer Management, Sales Operations, Dealers, Inventory Control, B2B, Team Building, Account Management
Education
Northeastern Junior College 1977 — 1979
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Accounting and Business/Management
Fugro April 2011 - Present
Fugro Geospatial Services April 2008 - June 2011
Fugro 2007 - 2008
EarthData International 2005 - 2007
ConAgra Foods May 1997 - June 2005
Skills
Geomatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, Proposal Writing, Program Management, ArcGIS, ESRI, Geography, Data Collection, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Photogrammetry, LiDAR, Product Development, Spatial Analysis, Cartography, Integration, ArcGIS Server, Data Mapping, Geospatial, Product Management, Data Management, Spatial Databases, Surveying, Budgeting, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Lean Thinking, Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Northeastern University 2000 — 2001
Certification, Computer Programming (Visual Basic, C++, HTML, Java, ASP, DBMS)
State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry 1995 — 1997
BS, Environmental Studies - Information and Technology, GIS, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Environmental Engineering
Baxalta Incorporated July 2015 - Present
Baxter International Inc. January 2014 - July 2015
Baxter Healthcare September 2011 - January 2014
ConAgra Foods August 2010 - September 2011
Baxter Healthcare March 2008 - August 2010
Baxter Healthcare July 2005 - March 2008
Illinois Tool Works May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Consolidation, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Financial..., Auditing, Leadership, Management, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Planning
Education
Northern Illinois University 2011 — 2011
Masters Degree, Business Administration
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's, Accountancy
PayPal August 2014 - Present
PayPal July 2013 - July 2014
Charles Schwab March 2011 - July 2013
Charles Schwab August 2009 - February 2011
MSI Systems Integrators August 2005 - August 2009
Charles Schwab May 2000 - August 2005
West Interactive 1994 - 2000
ConAgra Foods 1998 - 1999
Professional Data Processing Inc. June 1991 - December 1993
CBI Computer Services November 1988 - March 1991
Skills
Security, IT Strategy, SDLC, Red Hat Linux, Agile Methodologies, Program Management, Integration, Unix, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Software, Software Development, System Architecture, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Project Management, DNS, Requirements Analysis, SaaS, IT Management, Unix Shell Scripting, Data Center, PMP, Cluster, Cisco Technologies, Process Improvement, Linux, Web Services, Business Analysis, Network Security, Architectures, Visio, Solaris, SAN, Software Project..., Storage, Architecture, Shell Scripting
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1996 — 2000
Post Graduate Computer Science, 3.75
North Dakota State University 1986 — 1994
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
ConAgra Foods October 2008 - June 2013
Angiotech 2007 - 2008
Abraxis BioScience formerly American Pharmaceutical Partners January 2003 - September 2007
Keebler Company August 1978 - June 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Leadership, Team Leadership, SAP, Project Planning, Logistics, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Pricing, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Budgets, Operations Management, Sales Operations, ERP, Business Planning, MRP, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement, Warehousing, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain..., P&L Management, Business Process..., P&L, SAP R/3, Warehouse Management, Strategic Sourcing, Consumer Products, Demand Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Team Building, Strategy, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, IRI, Negotiation, Retail, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Transportation, 3PL
Education
ETHS
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism/Advertising
Oakton Community College
Accounting Associate, Accounting
Annie's Inc. 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods 2009 - 2014
Nestlé Prepared Foods 1995 - 2009
Skills
Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Food Industry, Contract Negotiation, SAP, Ingredients, Management, Product Development, Meat, Food, Bakery, Purchasing, FMCG, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Wisconsin - River Falls, WI
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural and Applied Economics, GPA 3.9
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics and Business (double major)
Institute of Supply Management
Certified Purchasing Manager(C.P.M.)
ConAgra Foods February 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods July 2014 - Present
Werner Enterprises March 2013 - December 2013
KeyPoint Government Solutions May 2012 - March 2013
Elkhorn Public Schools August 2011 - November 2011
Hayden Lawn Care May 2010 - May 2011
Life Time Fitness July 2007 - December 2010
Special Olympics San Diego September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Internet Recruiting, Advertising Sales, Microsoft Office, Media Relations, Community Relations, Event Management, Human Resources, Administrative Duties, Teamwork, Team Building, Team Management, Cold Calling, Account Management, Community Development, Interviews, Recruiting, Administrative Work, Training, Coaching, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Management
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2007 — 2009
Bachelors Degree, Mass Communications
North Iowa Area Community College 2004 — 2006
Associates Degree, Liberal Arts
ConAgra Foods October 2012 - Present
Mondelēz International March 2011 - October 2012
Kraft Foods Group June 2008 - March 2011
Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting
Waubonsee Community College 2002 — 2006
Associate of Arts (AA), Accounting
ConAgra Foods January 2013 - Present
Hostess Brands August 2007 - November 2012
Interstate Brands Corporation July 1995 - August 2007
Interstate Brands Corporation 1995 - 2004
Continental Baking Company January 1986 - July 1995
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, Ingredients, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Consumer Products, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Food, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Customer Insight, P&L Management, GMP, Product Launch, FMCG, Process Improvement, Quality System, Competitive Analysis, Baking, Flavors, Food Service, Pricing, P&L, Bakery, ISO 22000, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Food Science, Leadership, Plant Management, Hygiene, Sanitation, Supply Chain, Confectionery, SQF, BRC, Frozen Food, Management, Food Quality, Product Innovation, Bread, TPM, Food Technology, Strategy, Income Statement, Quality Management, Sensory Evaluation, Production Planning
Education
North Dakota State University 1974 — 1978
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Cereal Chemistry & Technology
North Dakota State University 1971 — 1974
Master of Science (MS), Cereal Chemistry & Technology
APAU, India 1965 — 1971
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Agriculture, General
ConAgra Foods February 2015 - Present
US Foods February 2014 - February 2015
US Foods December 2012 - February 2014
US Foods November 2011 - December 2012
McGladrey November 2010 - November 2011
Skills
Cost Accounting, GAAP, PeopleSoft, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Journal Entries, Access, Process Improvement, Oracle Discoverer, External Audit
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2009 — 2010
Masters, Accountancy
Barry Callebaut January 2015 - Present
Barry Callebaut January 2014 - January 2015
Barry Callebaut October 2012 - January 2014
Skjodt-Barrett November 2011 - September 2012
ConAgra Foods May 2009 - November 2011
ConAgra Foods June 2008 - May 2009
Brooks Food Group July 2006 - June 2008
PepsiCo - Frito Lay February 2001 - July 2006
PepsiCo - Frito Lay March 1996 - February 2001
Ionics Inc September 1993 - March 1996
Skills
Operations Management /..., Change Management, Quality Control..., Customer Liaison, Process Improvements, Quality and Sanitation, Food Safety Processes, Chemical manufacturing..., Autonomous Maintenance..., Internal Audit Processes, New Product Development, Continuous Improvements..., Standard Work Processes, TPM, review & response..., Thermal process,..., Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Liaison, Auditing, Product Development, Manufacturing, HACCP, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Food Processing, Quality Management, Quality System, SQF, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, SPC, Food, BRC, GFSI, Quality Systems Design, Food Science, Sanitation, Chocolate
Education
Northeastern University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
The All-Star Bridge Ambassadors August 2009 - December 2014
ConAgra Foods February 2007 - October 2014
Skills
Transportation, Supply Chain, Transportation..., Logistics, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Community Outreach, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Program Management, Account Management, Data Analysis, Project Planning, Team Building, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelors, Major-Aviation Administration / Minor-Speech Communications
Northeast Community College 1987 — 1989
Business Administration
retired 2003 - Present
Larscom 2000 - 2003
ConAgra Foods 1998 - 1999
NSA International 1993 - 1997
The Dial Corporation 1988 - 1993
ConAgra Foods 1983 - 1987
The Dial Corporation 1972 - 1983
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Management, Business Development, Acquisition Integration, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Executive Management, Strategic Financial..., Start-ups, Business Planning
Education
Northern Illinois University 1970 — 1973
BS, Accounting
ConAgra Foods June 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods December 2012 - Present
ConAgra Foods March 2007 - November 2012
Frito Lay 1995 - 2000
Education
Northeastern University 1986 — 1991
BS, Business Administration
ConAgra Foods February 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods October 2013 - January 2015
ConAgra Foods October 2012 - September 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation December 2011 - October 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation November 2010 - November 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2010 - October 2010
Joseph Drake Investments Inc June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Inventory Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Team Oriented, Flexibility and..., Customer Focus, Multitasker, Goal Oriented, Self-Motivated, Interpersonal Abilities, Planning/Organizing, Loyalty, Creativity, Inventory Management, CPFR, Management, Analysis, Time Management, Sales, Production Planning, Demand Planning, Demand Forecasting, Loyalty Programs, Forecasting, Team-oriented, Retail
Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
Constellation Brands, Beer Division (predecessor companies: Crown Imports LLC & Barton Incorporated) September 2005 - Present
ConAgra Foods 2004 - 2005
Kraft Foods 2000 - 2004
Nabisco 1999 - 2000
Parco Foods 1997 - 1999
Education
Northern Illinois University 1989 — 1993
BS, Accountancy
Gavilon Group, LLC October 1998 - Present
ConAgra Foods 1999 - 2008
Continental Grain 1990 - 1999
Peace Corps 1987 - 1989
Skills
Commodity Risk..., Agriculture, Hedging, Trading, Strategic Planning, Commodity, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Export, Grain, Finance, Agribusiness, Options, Logistics, Financial Modeling, Trade Finance, International Trade, International Business, Derivatives, Commodity Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Trading Strategies
Education
North Dakota State University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics
Holdingford High 1980 — 1983
Phillips-Medisize May 2013 - Present
Tatum Consulting Group November 2012 - May 2013
Integrated Systems, Inc. October 2011 - November 2012
ConAgra Foods October 2007 - July 2011
World Kitchen, LLC November 2003 - April 2007
Georgia-Pacific Corporation March 2000 - November 2003
Fort James Corporation March 2000 - November 2003
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. April 1998 - March 2000
Abitibi Consolidated July 1994 - April 1998
Eagle Industries May 1991 - July 1994
Skills
Financial Analysis, Annual Budgets, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Strategy, Financial Modeling, Finance, Accounting, Analysis, Management, Auditing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, P&L Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1989
BS, Accountancy
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1989
BS, Accountancy
Sugar Creek Packing Co. July 2014 - Present
BEF Foods Inc. (Bob Evans Foodservice) 2010 - 2014
Simeus Foods International, Inc. 2009 - 2010
North Side Foods Corp. (Smithfield Foods) 2004 - 2009
ConAgra Foods 1988 - 2004
Skills
National Accounts, Food Service, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Retail, Sales, Direct Sales, Grocery, Food, Income Statement, Key Account Development, Food Industry, FMCG, Pricing Strategy, Pricing, P&L Management, Forecasting, Management, New Business Development, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Budgets, Shopper Marketing, Selling, Market Planning, Direct Marketing, Customer Insight, CRM, IRI, Sales Operations, Leadership, Trade Marketing, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Frozen Food, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Nielsen, Competitive Analysis, Purchasing, P&L, Profit, Brand Management, Account Management, Catering
Education
Northern Illinois University
BS, Economics
Anthem Worldwide July 2011 - Present
Urban Domain Realty April 2005 - December 2011
ConAgra Foods March 2007 - February 2010
141 Worldwide May 2000 - February 2005
Romano Bros. December 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Building Relationships, Real Estate, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, Brand Development, Brand Management, Direct Mail, Direct Sales
Education
Northern Illinois University 1994 — 1998
BA, Communications
Irion Marketing February 2010 - Present
National Cattlemen's Beef Association April 2002 - December 2009
Irion Marketing November 1998 - November 2000
ConAgra Foods 1990 - 1998
Skills
Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, FMCG, Brand Management, Brand Development, Product Marketing, Market Research, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1965 — 1969
B.S., Marketing
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC October 2013 - Present
Maryville Academy January 2011 - September 2013
ConAgra Foods May 2010 - January 2011
Doherty Staffing Solutions March 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Labor Relations, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, PeopleSoft, Team Building, New Hire Orientations, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Benefits, Salary, Leadership, Workers Compensation, Sourcing, Organizational Design, COBRA, Background Checks, Employer Branding, Payroll, ADP Payroll, ADP HRB, Employee Relations, Interviews, Exit Interviews, Talent Management, Compensation, Employee Training, FMLA, Onboarding, Conflict Resolution, Temporary Placement, Employment Law, Personnel Management
Education
North Park University 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Management
Northeastern Illinois University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Development & Psychology
Ardent Mills June 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods February 2012 - May 2014
ConAgra Foods November 2006 - February 2012
Randolph Mfg July 2003 - November 2006
Skills
SAP, Forklift Operator, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Food Safety, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Production Planning, Supply Chain Management, Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, HACCP, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Food Processing, Quality Assurance, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Logistics
Education
Northampton Community College
Business Administration, Management and Operations
ConAgra Foods August 2011 - Present
Unilever January 1994 - April 2011
Education
Roosevelt University 1990 — 1991
Masters of Marketing Communications Program
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing and Management
Schwan's Consumer Brands December 2011 - Present
ConAgra Foods September 2004 - September 2011
ConAgra Foods August 2003 - September 2004
ConAgra Foods January 1996 - August 2003
Scott Paper March 1986 - January 1996
Ferguson Brokerage June 1985 - September 1986
Skills
Grocery, Trade Marketing, Consumer Products, AC Nielsen, Key Account Management, Retail, National Accounts, Key Account Development, Customer Marketing, Forecasting, Sales, Management, Selling, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Categorization, Account Management, Leadership, Brand Management, Food, Analysis, Business Development, Pricing Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Planning, Market Planning, Inventory Management, Direct Store Delivery, Supply Chain, Marketing Management, Strategy, Sales Plan, Trade Promotions, Product Development, Budgets
Education
North Dakota State University 1974 — 1979
BS, Business Administration
ConAgra Foods March 2015 - Present
Rain For Rent July 2013 - Present
Georgia-Pacific LLC January 2011 - July 2013
Tyson Foods February 2010 - January 2011
tyson foods June 2009 - February 2010
Tyson Foods June 2005 - June 2009
beef products 2004 - 2005
Wal-Mart June 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Training, Occupational Health, Safety Management..., Risk Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Ergonomics, Accident Investigation, Facilities Management, Behavior Based Safety, Environmental Awareness, Industrial Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Compliance, Industrial Hygiene, Workplace Safety
Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 2010 — 2012
Master's, Safety
Northeastern State University 1996 — 2004
Human Resource Development
stilwell high school 1992 — 1996
Diploma
ConAgra Foods March 2012 - Present
MillerCoors June 2011 - March 2012
MillerCoors May 2005 - May 2011
Coors Brewing Company February 2004 - May 2005
The Nielsen Company December 2000 - December 2003
Safeway March 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Nielsen, Analytics, IRI, Grocery, Retail, Spectra, Category Insights, Forecasting, Categorization, Pricing, Management, Direct Store Delivery, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Customer Insight, National Accounts, Sales Management, Market Planning, Assortment, AC Nielsen, Pricing Strategy, Business Insights, Sales
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1998 — 2003
MBA, Business
HR Business Partner Talent Specialist 2012 - Present
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana August 2009 - November 2010
Little Lady Foods 2006 - 2009
Automatic Data Processing 2002 - 2006
ConAgra Foods 1989 - 2001
Skills
Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Strategy, Coaching, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Change Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Leadership, Culture Change, Employer Branding, Targeted Selection..., Labor Relations, Team Building, Workforce Planning, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Negotiation, Program Facilitation, Talent Assessment, Mentoring, Staff Development, Mediation, Mergers & Acquisitions, HR Business Partnering, Workplace Investigations, Training & Development, Union Avoidance, Project Management, Employee Recognition, Sourcing, Behavioral Interviewing, HR Policies, Employee Training, Applicant Tracking...
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Executive Education Program
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education
ConAgra Foods 2015 - Present
Symphony IRI Group 2010 - 2014
Topco Associates LLC 2007 - 2010
Topco Associates LLC 2006 - 2007
Skills
Customer Insight, IRI, Grocery, Consumer Products, FMCG, Categorization, Client Relations Skills, Spectra, Nielsen, Pricing Strategy, Forecasting, Pricing, Shopper Marketing, Category Insights, AC Nielsen, Retail Category...
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
ConAgra Foods March 2007 - Present
Omaha Public Schools September 2005 - March 2007
ARAMARK 2003 - March 2005
ARAMARK 2002 - 2003
Linda Roberts & Associates 2000 - 2002
Skills
Nutrition Education, Nutrition, Food, Dietetics, Medical Nutrition..., Wellness, Nutritional Counseling, Food Safety, Health Promotion, Food Industry, Fitness, Clinical Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Weight Management, Health Education, HACCP, Healthcare, Diabetes, Public Health
Education
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science 2013 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Nutrition Education, Expected graduation Summer 2016
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certification, Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certification, Certificate of Training in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995 — 1998
BS Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition
Northeastern Illinois University 1994 — 1997
BS, Chemistry
ConAgra Foods December 2008 - Present
ConAgra Foods February 2002 - December 2008
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Training & Development, TPM, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, OEE, Pareto Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Time Studies, DOE, FMEA, HACCP, Sanitation, Strategic Planning, Food Packaging, Behavior Based Safety, Business Continuity, GMP, PDCA, Cost Justification, SAP R/3
Education
North Hennepin Community College
Business Management
Prestige Adventures, LLC September 2007 - Present
HealthPartners January 2007 - March 2009
ConAgra Foods May 2004 - July 2005
Instant Web Companies - IWCO March 2001 - December 2002
American Lung Association 1996 - 2000
Precision Graphics 1993 - 1995
University of Minnesota 1978 - 1993
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1991 — 1996
BSB Mgmt, Operations Mgmt & Marketing
North Hennepin Community College 1987 — 1991
Business, General
Dunwoody Industrial Institute 1976 — 1980
Printing
Armstrong Senior High 1974 — 1979
General
Moncler November 2012 - Present
Self Employed August 2011 - Present
ConAgra Foods October 2009 - July 2010
The Lebermuth Company May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Acting, Singing, Vocal Jazz, Volleyball, Softball, Swimming, Organ, Handbells, Cooking, Baking, Theatre, Film, Music
Education
Alan Gordon Studios, The Whole Body - Ruth Williams-Hennessy 2010 — 2015
Acting
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Applied Mathematics
ConAgra Foods October 2012 - Present
Ingredion July 2011 - October 2012
ConAgra Foods October 2010 - July 2011
ConAgra Foods June 2008 - October 2010
ConAgra Foods November 2007 - June 2008
KPMG Audit May 2006 - November 2007
KPMG Audit January 2005 - March 2005
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Finance, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2006
Master’s Degree, Accountancy
Northern Illinois University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor’s Degree, Accountancy
Machinima September 2012 - January 2014
Red Bull November 2008 - June 2012
ConAgra Foods January 2005 - November 2008
Digital Insight May 2002 - November 2004
move.com August 1997 - April 2002
Skills
brand marketing, digital marketing, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Web Design, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Start-ups, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insight, Leadership, Sponsorship, Database Marketing, Product Marketing, Advertising, E-commerce, Public Relations, CRM, Mobile Marketing, Event Planning, Corporate Branding, Mobile Devices, Business Development, Direct Marketing, Facebook, Strategy, Marketing, New Media, FMCG, Brand Development, Strategic Partnerships, Animal Nutrition, Team Leadership
Education
Northeastern University 1994 — 1996
MBA, Marketing
Rochester Institute of Technology 1988 — 1992
BS, Graphic Arts & Marketing
ConAgra Foods April 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2013 - March 2015
ConAgra Foods January 2009 - December 2012
ConAgra Foods August 2006 - December 2008
American Express September 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Budgets, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Hyperion Enterprise, Essbase, SAP, Pricing, P, Hyperion, Financial Forecasting, Analysis
Education
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Finance, Marketing, 3.6 / 4.0
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Finance, 3.8 / 4.0
Cable One March 2010 - Present
Time Warner Cable July 2003 - April 2009
Information Resources (IRI) 2001 - 2003
The Orange County Register 1995 - 2000
ConAgra Foods 1983 - 1995
Bozell 1978 - 1983
Skills
Customer Retention, Market Research, E-commerce, CRM, Direct Response, SEM, Product Development, Advertising, Website Development, SEO, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Management, Brand Loyalty, Customer Acquisition, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Responsibility, Retail, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, P&L Management, Strategy, Leadership, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Media Planning, B2B, Brand Management, Analytics, Sales, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Creative Direction, Lead Generation, Market Planning
Education
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1978
M.B.A.
Western Illinois University 1975 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Conagra Foods April 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods October 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2015 - April 2015
ConAgra Foods October 2012 - October 2013
Diversified Foods and Seasonings March 2010 - August 2012
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Science, Sanitation, Food Manufacturing, SPC, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Meat, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Food Quality, Sales
Education
North Hennepin Community College 2014 — 2015
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Foundry Brands Inc. September 2011 - Present
Mark Anthony Brands September 2008 - September 2011
Mark Anthony Group October 2004 - June 2010
Vincor International 1999 - 2004
ConAgra Foods 1997 - 1999
The Premium Beer Company 1993 - 1994
Skills
Commercialization, Business Analysis, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Strategy, Brand Development, Beer, Management, Media Planning, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Leadership, Product Development, Business Planning, Budgets, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Supply Chain Management, Sales, Segmentation, Wine, Supply Chain, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Management, Sales Management, Retail, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, P&L Management, FMCG, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Food, Program Management, Market Research, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Pricing, Sales Operations, Shopper Marketing, Wine Tasting
Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 1991 — 1993
Finance and Marketing
Baird & Warner May 2015 - Present
MF Global December 1994 - February 2012
Geldermann, Inc July 1994 - December 1994
ConAgra Foods July 1992 - July 1994
Chicago Board of Trade March 1988 - July 1992
Skills
Securities, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Equities, Internal Audit, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Due Diligence, Capital Markets, Commodity, Bloomberg, Trading Systems, SEC filings, Cash Management, Financial Audits, Trading, Financial Risk, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, US GAAP, Investments, Financial Services, Portfolio Management, Hedge Funds, FX Options, Options, Treasury Management, Investment Banking, Alternative Investments, Finance, Financial Markets, Risk Management, Accounting
Education
Northern Illinois University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accountancy
Community Coffee November 2011 - Present
Casper's Ice Cream, Inc May 2012 - Present
Hogberg Consulting, LLC January 2011 - Present
W.M Barr & Company, Inc. November 2012 - February 2015
W.M Barr & Company, Inc. July 2011 - October 2012
Tyson Foods January 2009 - January 2011
Tyson Foods, Inc. 2005 - January 2009
Birds Eye Foods 2002 - 2005
ConAgra Foods 1990 - 2002
Quaker Oats July 1985 - November 1990
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Strategy, Product Development, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, FMCG, Product Innovation, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Analytics, Forecasting, Retail, Mergers & Acquisitions, P&L Management, Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, P&L, Business Planning, Shopper Marketing, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Executive Management, Business Strategy
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1985 — 1985
Graduate Study, Business
Northern Illinois University 1976 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Honors Program - Biology
Badger High School
Badger High School
Badger High School
Badger High School
First Priority, Inc 2009 - 2011
Parker Hannifin 2003 - 2006
ConAgra Foods 2000 - 2003
Skills
Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Training, Employee Training, Recruiting, Leadership, Management, New Hire Orientations, HRIS
Education
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 2000
BS
ConAgra Foods May 2015 - Present
Kellogg Company January 2014 - May 2015
Wrigley January 2012 - January 2014
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company December 2009 - December 2011
Wm Wrigley Jr Company April 2006 - December 2009
MidAmerica Bank May 2005 - April 2006
LaSalle Bank 1998 - 2005
Skills
Leadership Development, Human Resources, Sales, Leadership, Personnel Management, Budgets, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Talent Management, Onboarding, PeopleSoft, AAP, Leading Change, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Change Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
Master Degree, Human Resource Management
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
True Value Company August 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods September 2014 - August 2015
OfficeMax April 2010 - September 2014
McCain Foods June 2005 - April 2010
Source Interlink Companies January 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Financial Planning &..., Financial Reporting, Process Redesign &..., Financial Modeling, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)..., Staff Training &..., Prospectus Creation, Trend Analysis, Finance, Analysis, Data Analysis, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Training, Financial Planning, Retail
Education
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Statistics
Darik Enterprises Inc. 2014 - Present
Phillips Foods 2012 - 2013
High Liner Foods 2002 - 2012
ConAgra Foods 2000 - 2001
Kraft Foods Group 1996 - 2000
Campbell Soup Company 1994 - 1996
Skills
Food Service, Cross-functional Team..., Positioning, Market Planning, National Accounts, Customer Insight, Food, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Selling Skills, Account Management, Forecasting, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Grocery, Food Industry, Team Building, Negotiation, Marketing Management, P, Retail, Sales
Education
Northeastern University 1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
St. Lawrence University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General
Raytheon November 2013 - Present
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems March 2011 - November 2013
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems July 2010 - March 2011
Raytheon March 2009 - June 2010
Raytheon March 2006 - March 2009
Raytheon March 2005 - March 2006
ConAgra Foods February 2003 - March 2005
John Deere March 2001 - February 2003
John Deere January 1997 - March 2001
Kraft Foods June 1994 - January 1997
Skills
SAP ERP, IT Strategy, SAP BW, Supply Chain, SAP R/3, SAP, Integration, CRM, ABAP, Manufacturing, SAP Implementation, Six Sigma, Engineering Management
Education
University of Arizona - Eller College 2011 — 2012
Masters, Executive MBA
Northern Illinois University 1983 — 1994
BS, OMIS
Jack Link's Beef Jerky April 2006 - Present
ConAgra Foods 2004 - 2006
Brach's Confections 2003 - 2004
Ocean Spray Cranberries 2000 - 2003
Duracell 1987 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Category Management, Business Strategy, Team Building, Shopper Marketing, Excel, Word, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Business Planning, Management
Education
Northern Illinois University
Business
DISYS at Sears Holdings 2014 - 2014
Acxiom November 2006 - April 2013
ConAgra Foods 2003 - 2006
Spiegel 1987 - 2001
GTE Directories July 1983 - February 1986
Education
Northern Illinois University 1978 — 1983
B.S.
ConAgra Foods August 2010 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2008 - August 2010
General Mills 1997 - 2008
8th Continent 2000 - 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Product Development, R&D, Food, Team Leadership, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Industry, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, HACCP, Food Technology, Consumer Products, Food Manufacturing
Education
University of St. Thomas 2001 — 2004
MBA, Management Concentration
North Dakota State University 1993 — 1996
MS, Cereal Science
North Dakota State University 1989 — 1993
BS, Food Science
ConAgra Foods September 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods July 2008 - September 2013
ConAgra Foods July 2003 - July 2007
ConAgra July 1978 - May 2007
Skills
Sales Management, Retail Management, People Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1974 — 1978
BS, Marketing
Marist High School, Chicago, IL 1970 — 1974
Rightpoint February 2015 - Present
Mercer January 2014 - November 2014
Geneca April 2011 - December 2013
Tribune Interactive October 2009 - November 2010
Cision Inc July 2005 - October 2009
ConAgra Foods January 2003 - June 2005
Innotrac November 2000 - January 2003
GATX Logistics 1999 - 2002
Skills
Agile, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Product Development, Product Life Cycle..., Software Implementation, SQL, SaaS, PaaS, B2B eCommerce, Product Management, Product Strategy, Software Product..., Problem Solving, Thought Leadership, PMP, Product Launch, Requirements Analysis, CMS, WMS, Software Integration, Mobile Software, Web Applications, Business Analysis, Software Project..., E-commerce, ERP, Vendor Management, Program Management, Content Management, Team Leadership, Integration, MS Project, Enterprise Software, Analytics, Visio, Mobile, Customer Relations, Web Analytics, User Experience, Strategic Planning, Mobile Applications, Cross-functional Team..., Requirements Gathering, Resource Management, SDLC, Agile Methodologies, IT Strategy, Project Management, Strategy
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1994
BS, Information Systems
Morton College 2011 - Present
Cicero Public School District 99 August 2007 - Present
Netra Technologies, Inc. June 2013 - June 2014
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (Global Markets division) January 2005 - January 2007
ConAgra Foods April 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Fluent in Spanish., English, Spanish, Teaching, Strategic Planning, ESL, Social Media Marketing, Tagalog/Filipino, Communication Skills, Intercultural..., Social Media..., Critical Thinking, Project Planning, Information Management, Information Processing, Intercultural Awareness, Intercultural Relations, Elementary Education, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Behavior Management, Educational Leadership, Management, Research, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Leadership Development, Nonprofits
Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2009
M.S. Ed., Education
Universitat de Barcelona 1998 — 1999
Spanish Language and Literature
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
BA, Spanish, minor in Anthropology
Naperville North High School
High School diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
ConAgra Foods September 2011 - Present
Sara Lee Foods May 2011 - September 2011
Symphony IRI Group October 2008 - May 2011
ConAgra Foods October 2007 - October 2008
ConAgra September 2004 - October 2007
ACNielsen 1999 - 2004
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1993 — 1997
BS, Marketing
ConAgra Foods August 2010 - Present
PepsiCo June 2009 - August 2010
PepsiCo June 2006 - June 2009
PepsiCo January 2004 - June 2006
PepsiCo February 2002 - December 2003
Quaker Oats May 2000 - January 2002
Quaker Oats April 1997 - April 2000
Quaker Oats June 1994 - March 1997
Quaker Oats January 1993 - May 1994
Quaker Oats April 1991 - December 1992
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Strategy, Variance Analysis, Pricing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1992
MBA, Accounting & Finance
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1987
ConAgra Foods September 2014 - Present
John Morrell Food Group June 2012 - August 2014
Maple Leaf Frozen Bakery December 2008 - June 2012
Armour-Eckrich Meats LLC May 2007 - March 2008
ConAgra Foods October 2004 - May 2006
Dean Foods Company March 2000 - May 2003
Boca Burger Inc. April 1998 - June 1999
Kraft Foods August 1995 - April 1998
Kraft Foods September 1992 - August 1995
Kraft Foods July 1989 - September 1992
Skills
Consumer Products, Brand Management, Product Development, Retail, Food Service, Customer Insight, Product Innovation
Education
Northern Illinois University
B.S., Marketing
Advanced Rehabiliation Systems, Inc March 2008 - Present
Sears November 2005 - February 2008
ConAgra Foods November 2004 - November 2005
SBS Worldwide August 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Retail, Customer Service, Logistics, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Demand Planning, Inventory Control, P&L, CPFR, Warehouse Management, Merchandising, Pricing, Supply Chain...
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Operations Management, Information Systems
TranzAct Technologies Inc. June 2012 - Present
Tranzact Technologies September 2005 - June 2012
Orval Kent Foods 2002 - 2005
ConAgra Foods January 2001 - 2002
Starbucks Coffee Company 1999 - 2001
Helene Curtis / Unilever HPC 1988 - 1999
Skills
Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Logistics, Shipping, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Transportation, Transportation..., Operations Management, Warehousing, Customer Service, Pricing, Supply Chain...
Education
Northern Illinois University
Viking Drill & Tool, Inc. September 2012 - Present
YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities August 2008 - Present
Lubrication Technologies Inc February 2008 - May 2012
ConAgra Foods January 2006 - February 2008
ConAgra Foods June 2003 - January 2006
Koehler Custom Countertops June 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Forklift Operator, Team Leadership, Shipping, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Retail, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, First Aid, Cpr Certified, AED, Fitness Instruction, Fast Learner, Perfect Attendance, Outlook Express, Personify, Production Lines, Wide Format Printing, Carpentry, Pneumatic Tools, Hand Tools, Hands-on Training, Quality Assurance, Coaching, Customer Service
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1994 — 1996
Champlin Park High School 1992 — 1994
ConAgra Foods July 2011 - Present
ConAgra Foods, Inc 2005 - January 2012
Tek Systems June 1998 - May 2005
MTI Vacations 1994 - 1998
Northern Trust Bank 1991 - 1994
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, SAP R/3, SAP BW, SAP MM, Oracle SQL Developer, Microsoft Office, Project Management, HTML 5, VB.NET, Visual C#, JavaScript, jQuery, Website Development, Apache, Tomcat, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing Software, Social Media Measurement, Assembler, COBOL, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, SSIS, IIS, DNS management, SEO, Technical Writing, Functional Testing
Education
Northern Illinois University 1988 — 1992
B.S., Computer Science Emphasis 1
Camping World and Good Sam February 2015 - Present
(Schneider Electric, Horizon Pharma, United Stationers, Sara Lee International) February 2010 - February 2015
Solo Cup August 2004 - August 2009
ConAgra Foods May 2002 - May 2004
Box USA 2001 - 2002
Anicom Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
Hyperion Enterprise, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Finance, Analysis, General Ledger, Process Improvement, Financial Forecasting
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Conagra Foods April 2009 - Present
Skills
Fixed Assets, Accounting, Auditing, Inventory Management, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Outlook, Payroll
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Nestlé April 2015 - Present
Nestlé USA January 2013 - April 2015
Nestle S.A. October 2009 - January 2013
Nestle S.A. June 2006 - October 2009
Menlo Logistics June 2005 - June 2006
ConAgra Foods September 2004 - June 2005
Rohm and Haas February 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Transportation..., 3PL, Management, Logistics Management, Truckload, Dispatching, Freight, Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Operations Management, Trucking, Team Building, Transportation Planning, DOT regulations, Customer Service, Supply Chain Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, P, Key Performance..., Continuous Improvement, Shipping, Process Improvement
Education
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2001
Marketing, Marketing
Oakton Community College 1998 — 1999
Associate's degree
Edward Hospital March 2015 - Present
SATISFYD August 2005 - March 2015
Santram Foods Inc April 2004 - August 2005
ConAgra Foods April 2003 - July 2003
NEPTUNE SOLUTIONS 2000 - 2002
Skills
ASP.NET, XML, Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Project..., .NET, SDLC, Visio, Business Analysis, Software Development, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, SSIS, Database Design, Data Integration, SSRS, Reporting & Analysis, Crystal Reports, ETL, Business Analytics, Sentiment Analysis, Secure FTP, OLAP, MDX, Databases, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Solution Architecture, Web Services, Requirements Analysis, PL/SQL, Software Documentation, VB.NET, C#, SQL, Data Modeling, SOA, Agile Project Management, Web Applications, SharePoint
Education
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2005
Master's degree, Computer Science
Sri Krishnadevaraya University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products January 2011 - Present
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products February 2010 - January 2011
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products March 2009 - February 2010
MBX Logistics October 2008 - February 2009
Butterball LLC August 2007 - October 2008
OfficeMax February 2006 - August 2007
ConAgra Foods August 2003 - February 2006
Fellowes August 2002 - August 2003
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Logistics, Logistics Management, Management, Manugistics, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Transportation, Transportation..., Warehouse Management, Warehousing, 3PL, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Planning, Food, Forecasting, Freight, Income Statement, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, SAP
Education
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 2002
B.S., OMIS
HAVI Global Solutions September 2008 - Present
Butterball LLC October 2006 - September 2008
ConAgra Foods June 2003 - October 2006
Tellabs 1993 - 2006
Tellabs November 1999 - April 2003
Skills
Inventory Control, Demand Planning, Supply Chain..., Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Supply Chain, SAP, Access, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Production Planning, MRP, Materials Management, Warehousing
Education
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 1998
BS, Engineering
Outback Steakhouse January 2011 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2009 - January 2011
Wal-Mart July 2006 - January 2009
Mars 2005 - 2006
Tropicana 1998 - 2005
Kraft Foods 1990 - 1998
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Analytics, Market Research, Segmentation
Education
Northeastern University 1985 — 1990
ConAgra Foods August 2010 - Present
ConAgra Foods November 2008 - August 2010
Method Products Inc March 2006 - July 2008
PepsiCo January 1988 - February 2006
Kraft General Foods January 1984 - 1988
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Contract Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Commercialization, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Management, Sourcing, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Analysis, Manufacturing, Supply Chain...
Education
Northeastern University
Engineering
RightStar Systems March 2014 - Present
Ageatia Technology Consultancy Services, Inc January 2013 - March 2014
RightStar Systems July 2012 - January 2013
Blackapple Solutions May 2012 - July 2012
Interpublic Group June 2008 - May 2012
ConAgra Foods May 1999 - April 2008
Analysts International April 1997 - May 1999
PKS June 1994 - April 1996
Safety-Kleen July 1989 - June 1992
Skills
ITIL, BMC Patrol, Unix, System Administration, Disaster Recovery, Windows, BMC Remedy, Access, BMC ADDM, BMC Control-M, BMC TMART, BMC BPPM, BMC Event Manager, Control M, Data Center, IT Management, Integration, Mainframe, Cisco Technologies, SAP, Servers, Program Management, Active Directory, Oracle, Vendor Management, Systems Management, Control-M, COBOL, JCL, Performance Tuning, Testing, Infrastructure, Microsoft Exchange, Solaris, IT Service Management, SharePoint, VMware, Windows Server, Enterprise Architecture, Incident Management, VMware ESX, Information Technology, ADDM
Education
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1987
Ipsos September 2015 - Present
Schawk! June 2013 - September 2015
Schawk!, Inc. / Anthem! Worldwide June 2012 - June 2013
Schawk March 2011 - June 2012
ConAgra Foods February 2009 - March 2011
Crowe Horwath LLP September 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Internal Controls, Strategic Financial..., Financial Accounting, CPA, Pricing, Budgets, Leadership, Cost Accounting, US GAAP
Education
Northern Illinois University 2006 — 2006
MAS, Master of Accounting
St. Ambrose University 2003 — 2005
BA, Accounting
ConAgra Foods June 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods July 2007 - Present
ConAgra Foods February 2012 - June 2013
ConAgra Foods July 2007 - February 2012
Ford Motor Credit Company September 1999 - June 2007
Skills
Leadership, Recruiting, Management, Social Media, Non-profit..., Non-profit Board..., Community Relations..., Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Coaching, Human Resources, Network Marketing, Team Building, Customer Service, Training, Leadership Development, Direct Selling, Employee Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, Account Management, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Talent Management, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Social Networking, Event Planning, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Seton High School - Cincinnati, Ohio 1990 — 1994
Follow Your Heart / Earth Island January 2015 - Present
Bindi Desserts USA July 2013 - May 2014
Taste It Presents September 2010 - June 2013
Australis Aquaculture September 2007 - September 2010
Food Tech International 2005 - 2007
Litehouse August 2002 - September 2005
ConAgra Foods 1996 - 2001
Purity supermakets 1987 - 1997
Skills
VISIONARY, MARKETING & SALES..., TEAM BUILDER, Grocery, Management, Retail, Strategy, Leadership, Team Building, Sales Management, Sales, Product Management, Food, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Budgets, Food Service, Recruiting, Manufacturing, Private Label, Sales Operations, Meat, Catering, Forecasting
Education
Saugus High 1983 — 1985
business, business
Northern Essex Community College
Business Management
ConAgra Foods December 2007 - Present
Skills
Capital Projects, Project Engineering, 5S, Continuous Improvement
Education
North Dakota State University 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Shanley High School 1996 — 2000
ConAgra Foods October 2009 - Present
Chiquita July 2008 - July 2010
Fresh Express April 2003 - July 2008
Lufthansa Service Group - Air Security Group October 2001 - April 2003
LSG Sky Chefs November 1999 - October 2001
PROVISIONS (Carlson Companies) April 1998 - November 1999
Provisions (Carlson Companies) February 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, Forecasting, Food Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Food, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Supply Chain, SQF, Food Safety, HACCP
Education
Northern Illinois University 1971 — 1975
BS, Food Science
Roquette America Inc. August 2014 - Present
Atlanta Public Schools May 2009 - June 2014
CSM Bakery Products North America April 2007 - April 2009
ConAgra Foods April 2000 - April 2005
Bausch & Lomb May 1997 - April 2000
Skills
Maintenance Management, Project Engineering, Power Distribution, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Process Improvement, TPM, Manufacturing, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Team Leadership, Engineering, Budgets, Facilities Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management
Education
Northeastern University 2008 — 2016
MBA, Finance, 3.2
Pennsylvania College of Technology 1986 — 2007
BSET, Electronics Engineering
Coca-Cola March 2015 - Present
Coca-Cola Refreshments August 2011 - Present
ConAgra Foods May 2010 - August 2011
ConAgra Foods June 2008 - May 2010
ConAgra Foods January 2007 - May 2008
Kraft Foods November 2006 - December 2006
Kraft Foods November 2005 - October 2006
Kraft Foods November 2004 - October 2005
Kraft Foods May 2003 - October 2004
Kraft Foods April 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Pricing, Merchandising, Customer Insight, Training, Shopper Marketing, Retail, Leadership, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Categorization, Business Planning, Segmentation, Management, Nielsen, Analysis
Education
University of Idaho 1997 — 1999
BS, Psychology
North Idaho College 1996 — 1997
General Studies
Community College - Northland Pioneer College 1991 — 1992
General Education
Central States Indemnity July 2002 - Present
ConAgra Foods 1989 - 2000
Kraft Foods July 1973 - November 1989
Skills
Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Call Center, Program Management, Team Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1977 — 1980
MBA, Finance
Northern Illinois University 1970 — 1973
BS,, Math/Political Science
Mendel Catholic High School 1964 — 1968
Fontana Flavors 2008 - Present
Kerry Ingredients August 2006 - October 2007
ConAgra Foods 1993 - March 2006
SpiceTec/ConAgra 1993 - 2006
Skills
Food Science, Food, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Flavors, Ingredients, Food Processing, Dairy, Food Manufacturing, Bakery, Food Industry, Meat, Product Development, HACCP, Dairy Products, Food Safety
Education
Northern Illinois University
B.S., Major: Food Science, Dietetics, Nutrition Minor: Business Administration (Accountancy)
Oracle March 2013 - Present
Oracle June 2011 - Present
Oracle Corporation July 2005 - June 2011
ConAgra Foods July 2003 - June 2005
Nestle USA October 1998 - July 2003
E&J Gallo Winery 1988 - 1998
Skills
Sales, Enterprise Software, Sales Management, Direct Store Delivery, Salesforce.com, Grocery, SaaS, Pre-sales, Account Management, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Solution Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Cloud Computing, Professional Services
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1996 — 1998
MBA
Northern Illinois University 1983 — 1987
BS, Management
Agility Gear, Inc. January 2012 - Present
all the Time September 2009 - July 2012
ConAgra Foods October 1978 - August 2009
Deloitte & Touche June 1974 - October 1978
Skills
Consumer Products, Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Pricing, Cost Accounting, SAP, Mergers, Strategic Financial..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Modeling, Acquisition Integration, Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Managerial Finance, Team Building, Internal Controls, Income Statement, Supply Chain Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Business Planning, Executive Management, Operations Management, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Training, Business Process..., Finance, Start-ups, Management Consulting, Leadership, Inventory Management, Variance Analysis, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, FMCG, Cash Flow, Analysis, Manufacturing, ERP, Financial Forecasting, Restructuring, Internal Audit
Education
The University of Chicago 1980 — 1983
MBA, Business Administration
Northern Illinois University 1970 — 1974
BS, Accounting
Sensient Technologies Corporation June 2013 - Present
Sensient Technologies 2013 - 2014
Loders Croklaan November 2010 - May 2013
Stepan Company July 2006 - November 2010
Tyco International 2003 - 2006
Wausau Insurance 2002 - 2003
ConAgra Foods 2000 - 2002
ConAgra Foods 1996 - 2000
Aon Risk Services 1992 - 1996
Skills
Auditing, Behavior Based Safety, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, EHS, EHS Management Systems, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Permitting, Ergonomics, Facilities Management, GMP, Incident Investigation, Industrial Hygiene, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Occupational Health, PSM, Process Safety..., Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety, Risk Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Management..., Six Sigma, Training
Education
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1989
BS, Engineering Technology - Safety Management
Enbridge September 2014 - Present
First International Bank & Trust December 2012 - August 2014
ConAgra Foods August 2009 - March 2012
ConAgra Foods May 2006 - August 2009
SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving June 2004 - May 2006
Education
North Dakota State University 2000 — 2004
BA, Mass Communication
ConAgra Foods December 2013 - Present
Hillshire Brands September 2012 - November 2013
Bay Valley Foods January 2012 - September 2012
Sara Lee October 2010 - January 2012
Sara Lee May 2009 - September 2010
Food Service Bakery June 2008 - May 2009
Sears Holdings Corporation October 2005 - June 2008
Sears, Young Men's October 2005 - March 2007
Education
Northern Illinois University 2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising
Acxiom April 2006 - Present
North Central College March 2006 - Present
Exelon Corporation 2005 - 2006
ConAgra Foods 2004 - 2005
Sears, Roebuck and Co. 2003 - 2004
British Petroleum 2003 - 2003
PepsiAmericas 2002 - 2003
Bell Labs Lucent Technologies 1989 - 2002
Skills
Technical Writing, Team Building, PowerPoint, Editing, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Microsoft Word, Business Analysis, Visio, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Project Planning, Training
Education
Northern Illinois University 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Clorox September 2002 - Present
ConAgra Foods September 2000 - September 2002
The Clorox Company January 1994 - September 2000
Kraft Foods Group January 1982 - October 1993
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Food Science, SAP, Manufacturing Operations, Quality System, Process Improvement, Commercialization, Project Management, GMP, HACCP, 5S, Food Processing
Education
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, General
Patient Aids Durable Medical Equipment June 2011 - Present
Wyeth November 1998 - November 2009
ConAgra Foods January 1997 - November 1998
ConAgra Foods June 1995 - January 1997
Education
Northern Kentucky University 1986 — 1990
Bachelors, Business/Human Resources
ConAgra Foods August 2012 - Present
BP (Temporary Employee) October 2010 - July 2012
Accountemps June 2010 - March 2011
Education
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2010
Masters, Accountancy
Chamberlin Edmonds August 2007 - Present
Wayne Farms April 2004 - August 2007
ConAgra Foods January 2001 - April 2004
Education
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2000
BS, Accounting
ConAgra Foods August 2014 - Present
OfficeMax June 2013 - April 2014
US Foods December 2012 - July 2013
Sara Lee Corporations February 2012 - December 2012
Sara Lee Corporations May 2009 - October 2012
Sara Lee Corporations October 2007 - May 2009
Palace Gate ( IRI Consultant) February 2007 - August 2007
Aon Hewitt January 2005 - June 2006
Castle Metals June 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Category Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Vendor Management, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Forecasting, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, IRI Xlerate, Problem Solving, Access, Pivot Tables, Siebel
Education
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Operations and Information Management
ConAgra Foods August 2014 - Present
Marketing Management Inc/ C&S Wholesale Grocers December 2009 - August 2014
Daymon Worldwide April 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Grocery, Customer Service, Merchandising, Retail, New Business Development, Promotional Planning, Sales Management, Private Label, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Purchasing
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
ConAgra Foods October 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2014 - October 2014
ConAgra Foods March 2012 - January 2014
SymphonyIRI Group May 2008 - March 2012
Jewel Food Stores 2007 - 2008
Jewel Food Stores 2004 - 2007
Skills
Category Management, Retail, Merchandising, PowerPoint, Excel, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Qualitative Research, Market Analysis, Consumer Behavior, Shopper Marketing, Promotions Analysis, Shopper Insights, In Store Marketing, Promotions, Retail Management, Data Analysis, Marketing Research, Microsoft Excel, Consumer Behaviour, Pricing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, In-store Marketing, Analytics, Management, Nielsen, Customer Insight, IRI, Consumer Products, Forecasting
Education
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2002
BS, Management
St. Jude Medical September 2011 - Present
ConAgra Foods June 2010 - August 2011
Skills
FDA, Manufacturing, Quality System, Validation, Injection Molding, Medical Devices
Education
North Dakota State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Lubrication Technologies, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Lubrication Technologies Inc. December 2011 - Present
ConAgra Foods June 2010 - January 2012
Dakota Growers Pasta Company May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Visio, AutoCAD, 5S, Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, Time Study, Kaizen, Minitab, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Industrial Engineering, Quality System, Process Improvement, Project Management
Education
North Dakota State University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Industrial Engineering and Management
Homeland Energy Solutions January 2011 - Present
Golden Grain Energy October 2004 - December 2009
ConAgra Foods January 1997 - July 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Access, Microsoft Excel
Education
Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar
Associate of Arts (AA), Welding, and Business Management
Valent BioSciences Corporation July 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods October 2011 - July 2014
ConAgra Foods September 2007 - October 2011
ConAgra Foods March 2003 - September 2007
ConAgra Foods November 2000 - March 2003
IBP INC June 1998 - November 2000
Skills
SQF, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Quality, GMP, OSHA 10, Leadership Development, SAP, Sanitation, Continuous Improvement, InfinityQS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Pest Control, TPM, CVI, Quality Control, Quality Management, FDA, Quality Auditing, SQF Level 3, Kosher
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
North Iowa Area Community College 1993 — 1995
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)