Ferrara Candy Company
The Ferrara Candy Company is an American candy manufacturer owned by the Ferrero Group based in Oak Brook, Illinois. The company was formed from a 2012 merger of the Illinois-based Ferrara Pan Candy Company and Minnesota-based Farley's & Sathers Candy Company. Headquarters: Oakbrook Terrace, IL CEO: Todd Siwak CFO: Maurizio Ficarra Founded: 2002 Parent organization: Ferrero SpA Subsidiaries: Bobs Candies, Inc., Brach's Confections Holding, Inc., Candy Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
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Ferrara Candy Company Employees
Ferrara Candy Company August 2011 - Present
The Clorox Company May 2001 - August 2011
US Navy May 1983 - July 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop, English, Process Improvement, Windows, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inspection, SAP, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, HVAC, Quality Assurance, Boilers, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Food
Education
Coyne College 2009 — 2010
diploma
euclid seinor high school 1980 — 1983
diploma, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Ferrara Candy Company January 2015 - Present
Kraft Foods Group October 2013 - December 2014
Kraft Foods Group October 2012 - September 2013
Kraft Foods Group October 2011 - September 2012
Johnson & Johnson June 2010 - August 2010
SYN Club Exercise 2006 - 2008
Sold Body Fitness 2005 - 2006
Next Level Personal Training Center 1999 - 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Digital Marketing, Product Development, Marketing, Start-ups, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Sales
Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Consumer Marketing
Brown University 2000 — 2004
BA, Business Economics
Nestl April 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company May 2013 - August 2013
Ferrara Pan Candy Company June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Reverse Logistics, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Access, Research, SAP, Transportation
Education
Lehigh University 2010 — 2014
Supply Chain Management, Major
Chaminade College Preparatory 2006 — 2010
Longwood Elastomers, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company May 2012 - September 2012
Farley's and Sathers Candy Company December 2004 - April 2012
Bobs Candies, Inc April 1996 - December 2004
Highland industries April 1991 - May 1995
Milliken & Company October 1987 - November 1990
Skills
Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, Database Design, Project Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Materials Management, Vendor Relationships, Innovation, Workplace Design
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology 1982 — 1983
Industrial and Systems Engineering
The University of Georgia 1980 — 1982
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Ferrara Candy Company February 2014 - Present
Akzo Nobel June 2008 - February 2014
GATX Corporation 2006 - 2008
IBM 2002 - 2006
Skills
Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Business Process, ERP, IT Strategy, ITIL, Integration, SAP, SAP BI, SAP BW, SAP ERP, SAP Implementation, SAP R/3, Management, SAP Netweaver, Data Warehousing, Process Improvement, SDLC, Requirements Analysis
Education
DePaul University
MBA, ITSM
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (BS), CS, IS, E-Commerce Technology, 3.97/4.0
Ferrara Candy Company January 2015 - Present
Kraft Foods Group January 2014 - January 2015
Kraft Foods Group March 2011 - January 2014
Colgate Palmolive 2007 - 2011
Alberto Culver 2005 - 2007
Nielsen 2003 - 2005
Skills
AC Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, IRI, Categorization, Nielsen, Consumer Products, Management, Customer Insight, Spectra, Customer Marketing, Trade Marketing, Category Insights, Retail Category..., FMCG, Grocery, Consumer Insight, Key Account Development
Education
Northern Illinois University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management and Marketing
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Subway February 2014 - May 2014
Ferrara Candy Company October 2013 - January 2014
Dollar General June 2012 - October 2013
Skills
Retail, Retail Sales, Cashiering, Customer Service, Cash Handling Experience, Cash Register, Telephone Skills, Teamwork
Education
La James International College-Johnston 2008 — 2010
Clarke community high school 2001 — 2005
high school diploma
Dover Corporation April 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company September 2012 - April 2014
Towers Watson September 2007 - September 2012
KETER Consultants August 2003 - September 2007
Skills
Administrative..., Event Planning, Events Coordination, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook
Education
DeVry University-Illinois
Fox College Inc
Ferrara Candy Company August 2015 - Present
Slalom Consulting October 2013 - August 2015
CHAN HEALTHCARE July 2012 - October 2013
Telephone and Data Systems™ (TDS™) June 2008 - July 2012
CNA September 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Data Analysis, SQL, ACL, VBA, SAP BW, SAP BOBJ, Toad 9.0, Web Intelligence, Crystal Reports, ITIL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, Business Objects, Access Lists, SAP, IT Audit, Business Analysis, Data Mining, Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2009 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management Information Systems
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Ferrara Candy Company May 2013 - Present
Unilever July 2009 - May 2013
Alberto Culver December 2006 - July 2009
Sara Lee January 1998 - April 2006
Skills
MRP, Planning, Operations Management, SAP, Lean Initiatives, 5S, OEE, APICS
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 2002 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
Eastern Illinois University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General
Ferrara Candy Company February 2014 - Present
American Arbitration Association August 2004 - May 2013
Skills
Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Administrative..., Food, Budgets, Process Improvement, Legal Assistance
Education
Lewis Univ 2015 — 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
College of DuPage 2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections, 3.5
El Centro College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Science (A.S.), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Ferrara Candy Company April 2013 - Present
Nestle January 2008 - April 2013
Woodhead Industries, Inc. 1989 - 2008
Skills
SAP, Forecasting, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, FMCG, Financial Reporting, Finance, Variance Analysis
Education
Camburn University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
DePaul University 2001 — 2002
Professional Certification - Payroll CPP
Forward Intentions Group 2009 - Present
Forsythe Technology 2015 - Present
Right Management 2013 - Present
3D Results 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company 2013 - 2013
Trustwave (FIG) 2012 - 2012
Symmetry Resource Group 2011 - 2012
The Johnsson Group 2008 - 2009
Deloitte 2007 - 2008
DeVry Inc 2007 - 2007
Skills
Resume Writing, Outplacement, Communication Strategy, Job Search, Hiring, Technical Recruiting, Coaching, Interviewing, Full-cycle Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Talent Management, HR Consulting, Contract Recruitment, Mentoring, Executive Search, Vendor Management, Recruitment/Retention, Account Management, Screening, Management Consulting, Business Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Professional Services, Team Building, Process Improvement, Onboarding, Resource Management, Salary Negotiation, Customer Relations, SDLC, Recruiting, Interviews, Staffing Services, Strategic Communications, Leadership, IT Recruitment, ERP, Temporary Placement, Business Intelligence, Career Development, Training, Search, Consulting, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Management
Education
Elmhurst College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art / Business
Maurice Sporting Goods September 2015 - Present
Acosta Sales & Marketing September 2014 - September 2015
Ferrara Candy Company May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Marketing, Copy Editing, Food & Beverage, Public Relations, Customer Service, Sales, SAP, CRM, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Education
North Park University 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, 3.5
North Park University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Hostess Brands April 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company January 2014 - April 2014
Ferrara Candy Company June 2011 - December 2013
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company November 2005 - May 2011
Farley's & Sathers Candy November 2005 - May 2011
McLane Southern January 2001 - January 2005
McLane Southern January 1998 - January 2001
McLane Southern January 1991 - January 1998
Skills
AC Nielsen, Grocery, IRI, Consumer Products, Nielsen, National Accounts, Key Account Development, Food, Customer Insight, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Sales Management, Sales, Management, Retail, Distributors, Direct Store Delivery, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, P&L Management, Spectra, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Trade Marketing, Wholesale, Sales Plan, Brand Management, Customer Marketing, Categorization, Private Label, Merchandising, Pricing, Retail Category..., Leadership, P&L, Food Industry, Sales Presentations, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Profit, Direct Sales, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Trade Shows, Account Management, Purchasing
Education
Mississippi State University 1988 — 1990
B.A, Business Administration
Copiah-Lincoln Comm College 1986 — 1988
B.A, Business Administration
Ferrara Candy Company April 2015 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation September 2014 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation June 2012 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation August 2010 - June 2012
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2010 - August 2010
Sears Holdings Corporation July 2009 - January 2010
Skirt PR September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Product Development, Pricing Strategy, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Advertising, Retail Category..., Merchandising, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Brand Management
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2006 — 2009
BA, Marketing and Management
Iowa State University 2005 — 2006
BA, Apparel, Merchandising, Design and Production
Freelance Graphic Designer April 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company September 2013 - October 2014
Good Foods Group, LLC October 2011 - September 2013
The Downers Grove First United Methodist Church September 2011 - September 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, Keynote, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Drupal, Logo Design, Web Design, Graphic Design, Brochures, Retail Packaging, Newsletters, Graphics, Posters, Packaging, Illustrator, Social Media, Photoshop, InDesign, Pre-press, Branding, Layout, Typography
Education
Northern Illinois University 2009 — 2010
Design and Visual Communications, General
San Diego State University-California State University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Interior Design
College of DuPage 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts (AA), Elementary Education and Teaching
Ferrara Candy Company November 2013 - December 2014
Power Packaging October 2013 - November 2013
Koch Foods May 2013 - October 2013
Portola Packaging July 2011 - May 2013
Portola Packaging January 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Kaizen, FMEA, Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, Materials, Machine Tools, Leadership, TPM, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, Training, Six Sigma, ISO, Manufacturing, Maintenance
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
University of Illinois at Chicago 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
College of DuPage 2013 — 2014
Associate's degree, Electromechanical Engineering
Machine Lubrication Technician
Machine Lubrication Technician (Level I), MLT-I, A
College of DuPage
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT - B), A
Portola Packaging
GO-Team Instructor, Enterprise Alignment
Ferrara Candy Company March 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company June 2012 - March 2014
Wayne Farms December 2008 - January 2012
Wayne Farms May 2007 - December 2008
Wayne Farms May 2006 - May 2007
Wayne Farms April 2005 - May 2006
Wayne Farms February 2004 - May 2005
United States Air Force November 1996 - January 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Maintenance Management, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Logistics, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Training, Management, Budgets, Analysis, Materials Management, ERP, Process Scheduler, Preventive Maintenance, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Food, Process Improvement, Food Safety, SAP ERP, MP2, D7i, GMP, Plant Maintenance, Supply Chain, Leadership, Production Planning, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Engineering, Food Industry, SAP, Operations Management, SQF, Food Manufacturing, Warehousing, Packaging, BRC, Meat, Supply Chain Management
Education
National American University 1998 — 2001
Information Technology
Community College of the Air Force 1997 — 1997
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, 3.8
Indian Hills Community College 1991 — 1993
Diploma of Applied Sciences, Information Technology
Ferrara Candy Company September 1997 - Present
Animals for Awareness January 1989 - Present
Cargill January 1987 - September 1997
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2004
Human Services, General, 3.9/4.0
St. Xavier University - Chicago 1992 — 1994
Psychology, 3.7/4.0
Loyola University Chicago 1986 — 1992
Psychology, 3.8/4.0
Rollins College 1985 — 1986
Psychology, 3.7/4.0
St. Ignatius College Prep 1981 — 1985
General, Summa Cum Laude
Ferrara Candy Company September 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company August 2014 - September 2015
Lincoln International July 2013 - July 2014
Citigroup June 2012 - August 2012
Williams Eye Institute January 2009 - January 2011
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2009 — 2013
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Munster High School
Peking University
MANN+HUMMEL Group February 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company September 2009 - December 2014
AAA Cooper Transportation November 2005 - December 2009
Glass Masters February 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Logistics, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Process Scheduler, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Team Building, LTL, Microsoft Word, Operations Management, Budgets, Distribution Center..., Management, Music, IRI, Truckload, District, Food, Sales Growth, District Management, Increased Profitability, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Critical Thinking, Corel Draw, Handmade Jewelry, Kronos, Account Management, Profit, Sales Management, Data Entry, Loss Prevention, Project Planning, Supervisory Skills, Employee Relations, Retail Sales, Cold Calling, Marketing, Leadership, Flatbed, Merchandising, Invoicing, Project Management, Recruiting, Sales Operations, Blackboard, SAP
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice/Legal Aid Studies
Kaplan University 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Criminal Justice
Ferrara Candy Company March 2014 - Present
HAVI Global Solutions February 2013 - March 2014
The Hershey Company July 2011 - January 2013
The Hershey Company June 2009 - August 2011
Michigan State University January 2009 - April 2009
General Motors May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Logistics, Purchasing, Packaging, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Production Planning, Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Leadership, Negotiation, Supplier Development, Demand Planning, MRP, Supply Chain Operations, Materials Management, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Warehousing
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Supply Chain Management
Ferrara Candy Company September 2015 - Present
Acosta Sales & Marketing October 2014 - September 2015
Revlon November 2012 - October 2014
Revlon May 2011 - November 2012
Johnson & Johnson July 2009 - May 2011
Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics Company July 2008 - December 2008
Bicon Dental Implants January 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Cosmetics, IRI, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Customer Insight, Sales, AC Nielsen, Nielsen Nitro, Multimillion-Dollar..., Data Analytics, Display Management, IRI Liquid Data, Category Management
Education
Northeastern University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Marketing & Management Information Systems
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 2009 — 2009
International Business in China
Ferrara Candy Company September 2015 - Present
Novozymes November 2014 - August 2015
University of Helsinki August 2013 - September 2014
University of Copenhagen August 2012 - July 2013
Catena Zapata March 2012 - May 2012
E. & J. Gallo Winery July 2011 - December 2011
Purdue University January 2008 - May 2011
Maplehurst Bakeries, LLC May 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Energy, HACCP, Food Science, Food, HPLC, Microsoft Excel, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Chemistry, Microsoft Office, Winemaking, Cheese Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Processing, Product Development, Piano, Microbiology, Chemistry, Statistics, Data Analysis, Research, Wine Tasting, Genesis (Nutrition and..., Dairy, Science, Food Technology, UV/Vis, Analytical Chemistry, R&D
Education
University of Helsinki 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science and Technology
Københavns Universitet 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MSc), Food Science and Technology
Purdue University 2007 — 2011
B.S, Food Science, English
Biomet September 2014 - Present
Wolters Kluwer April 2014 - September 2014
Ferrara Candy Company June 2013 - April 2014
Deloitte January 2013 - May 2013
EPRI September 2012 - December 2012
Union Pacific Railroad November 2010 - September 2012
CareFusion August 2009 - November 2010
Citrix Systems June 2009 - August 2009
Union Pacific Railroad August 2007 - March 2009
Solutia December 2006 - August 2007
Skills
SAP BI, SAP BW, Business Objects, SAP Netweaver, SAP, SAP R/3, ABAP, Business Intelligence, SAP ERP, SD, Web Intelligence, SAP BPC, ECC, Data Migration, Master Data Management, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ERP, SAP CRM
Education
Madurai Kamaraj University 1994 — 1996
M.B.A
Bharathiar University 1988 — 1992
B.S, Engineering
PSG College of Technology 1988 — 1992
B.S, Engineering
Ferrara Candy Company July 2014 - Present
Freelance Graphic Design August 2011 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company September 2013 - July 2014
Buffalo Grove Park District August 2012 - August 2013
EIU Dining Services August 2008 - May 2012
Maggiano's Little Italy May 2011 - August 2011
Chevy Chase Country Club June 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Time Management, Inventory Control, Marketing, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Graphic Design, Microsoft Word, Contract Management, Hospitality, PowerPoint, InDesign, Customer Service, Event Management, SAP, Management, Event Planning, Aloha, Outlook, POS, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Inventory Analysis, Distribution Logistics, Illustrator, Transportation, Social Media, Demand Planning, Contract Negotiation, Social Networking, Vendor Managed Inventory, Facebook, Inventory Planning, Warehousing, Distribution, Shipping & Receiving, Shipping
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
FERRARA CANDY COMPANY November 2012 - Present
Unilever May 2011 - Present
Alberto Culver Company August 2008 - May 2011
Alberto Culver Company May 1996 - July 2008
Alberto Culver October 1992 - April 1996
Helene Curtis, Inc. 1985 - 1992
Skills
Transportation..., Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Customer Service, Warehouse Management, Export, Credit Management, Order to Cash, People Development, International Logistics
Education
DePaul University
MBA, Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Finance
Ferrara Candy Company 2012 - Present
Activision 2010 - 2012
PepsiCo 2003 - 2010
PepsiCo - Quaker Oats 1996 - 2003
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Strategy
Indiana University Bloomington 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Ferrara Candy Company March 2015 - Present
Ferrara Pan Candy Company January 2013 - March 2015
Wilton Industries June 2012 - January 2013
Alberto Culver November 2007 - May 2012
Alberto Culver October 2002 - November 2007
S&G Packaging October 1997 - October 2002
Skills
Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Transportation, Process Improvement, SAP, VMI, Logistics, Demand Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Pricing, Forecasting, FMCG, Product Development
Education
Fox College Inc 1992 — 1993
Business Certificate
Moraine Valley Community College 1991 — 1992
Associates of Arts
The Logistics Solutions Group March 2012 - Present
Marco's Pizza (Marco's Franchising, LLC) November 2013 - January 2015
Ferrara Candy Company May 2012 - March 2013
The Schwan Food Company / Schwan's Global Supply Chain May 2000 - January 2012
Domino's Pizza / Domino's Pizza Distribution May 1986 - November 1999
Skills
Supply Chain..., Employee Engagement, Negotiating Contracts, Material Handling..., WMS, TMS, Lean Logistics, Transportation..., Fleet Management, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Operations, Distribution Management, Warehousing Operations, Contract Negotiation, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, 3PL, Distributed Team..., Warehousing, Logistics, Transportation, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Tape Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Project Planning, Management, Strategy, Inventory Control, Shipping, LTL, Demand Planning, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Strategic Sourcing, New Business Development, SAP, ERP, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Purchasing, P&L Management
Education
Logistics Institute of Georgia Tech
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Education
Ferrara Candy Company November 2013 - Present
Bell Flavors & Fragrances December 2010 - October 2013
Knechtel, Inc. May 2006 - November 2010
Bentley Specialties, Inc. May 2006 - November 2010
A.M. Todd Company May 2004 - May 2006
Welch's June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Product Development, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Food, Manufacturing, Project Management, Flavors, Fragrance, Account Management, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Personal Care, Key Account Management, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Raw Materials, R&D, Leadership, Strategy, Logistics, Food Industry, Management, Budgets, GMP, Sales, Sensory Evaluation, Food Safety, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Sales Operations, Food Processing, Food Technology, Key Account Development, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Food Manufacturing, Customer Insight, Project Planning, Dairy, Packaging, Ingredients, Food Science, Product Innovation, Lean Manufacturing, Formulation, Pricing, Chemistry, HACCP
Education
Microsoft Project Training
DePaul University 2012 — 2013
Project Management Certificate
Elmhurst College 2008 — 2010
Masters, Business Administration 2010
Western Michigan University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Food Marketing
National Van Lines March 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant October 2014 - March 2015
Ferrara Candy Company January 2006 - October 2014
Ferrara Pan Candy Company September 1999 - December 2005
MCS Management Consulting 1998 - 1999
UGN, Inc. 1991 - 1998
Federal Signal Corporation 1987 - 1991
Premium Plastics, Inc. 1980 - 1987
Skills
SAP, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Business Process, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Retail, ERP, SharePoint, Management, Project Management, Communication Skills, Organizational..., IT Strategy, IT Operations, IT Business Strategy, Strategic IT Management, Enterprise IT Strategy, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Intuitive Leadership, Global Communications, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Business Process..., Technical Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Merger Control, Staff Retention, Technology Integration, Corporate Relocation, Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, SAP Implementation, Large Systems..., Cost Control, Email Strategy, Telecommunications..., Telecommunications..., Telecommunications..., MPLS, Vendor Management, Server Consolidation, Disaster Recovery, Network Administration, Food Manufacturing, Strategy
Education
Aquinas College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Information Technology
Aquinas College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Ferrara Candy Company 2012 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company 2007 - 2012
Ferrara Candy Company 2003 - 2007
Kraft Foods Group 2002 - 2002
Kraft Foods / Favorite Brands International 1999 - 2000
Kraft Foods / Favorite Brands International 1997 - 1999
Skills
Brand Management, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Syndicated Data..., Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Sales, Management, Sponsorship, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Social Media, New Product Development, Consumer Promotions, Agency Management, Advertising, Trend Analysis, Consumer Package Goods, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Market Research, Forecasting
Education
Boston University
Master's Degree, International Relations
DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing
Ferrara Candy Company October 2013 - Present
ARYZTA LLC August 2008 - October 2013
U.S. Foods September 2005 - July 2008
Global Risk Management June 2001 - August 2005
C.H. Robinson April 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Risk..., Pricing Strategy, E-procurement, Food, Food Industry, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Corporate Social..., Procurement, Ingredients, Product Development, Sourcing, Management, MRP, Negotiation, Pricing, Food Safety, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Supplier Negotiation, ERP, Team Building, Strategy, SAP, Leadership, Budgets, Materials Management, FMCG, Analysis, Business Development, P&L Management, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Training, Sales, Logistics, Demand Planning, Grocery, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Market Research, Process Improvement, Marketing, P&L
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2005
Masters, Business Administration
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Management
Izmir American Collegiate Institute 1988 — 1995
Ferrara Candy Company June 2012 - Present
Farley's & Sathers March 2009 - June 2012
Prairie States Marketing 2004 - 2007
Skills
National Accounts, Grocery, Account Management, Customer Service, Forecasting, IRI, Key Account Development, Management, Sales, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning
Education
Missouri State University
B.S., Hospitality
Ferrara Candy Company July 2014 - Present
Wrigley December 2011 - June 2014
Wrigley April 2007 - December 2011
Wrigley September 2004 - April 2007
Wrigley August 2001 - September 2004
CROSSMARK January 1998 - August 2001
Central Arizona Distributing Co 1984 - 1996
Skills
Category Management, Leadership, Managing large teams, Account Management, Convenience Stores, Grocery, Retail Operations, Account Planning, Employee Engagement, Selling, Management, Sales Operations, IRI, Retail, Sales, Nielsen, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Budgets
Education
Arizona State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Business Admin; Area of Speciality: Marketing
Wire Mesh Corp November 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company April 2014 - November 2014
Sonoco June 2011 - January 2014
Trane / Ingersoll Rand May 2010 - July 2011
Strategic Distribution Marketing de Mexico March 2010 - May 2010
Alcan February 2009 - December 2009
Grupo Industrial Saltillo June 2006 - December 2008
Alcan June 2004 - June 2006
John Deere March 1997 - May 2004
General Motors June 1990 - February 1997
Skills
Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Iso 9000, Plant Management, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Business Process..., Change Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Increased Profitability, Composites, Manufacturing..., Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, DMAIC, Kanban, Quality System, Operations Management, Kaizen, Mejora continua, Lean manufacturing, Manufactura, Cinturón negro, Mapa del flujo de valor, Mejora de procesos, Seis Sigma, Excelencia operativa, Gestión de operaciones..., Planificación..., Gestión de la calidad, Cambio organizacional, Administración y..., Management, Sistema de gestión de..., ISO 9000, Administración de la...
Education
Universidad Autónoma del Noreste, A.C. 1990 — 1992
MBA, Business Administration
Instituto Tecnológico de La Laguna 1984 — 1988
BS, Industrial Engineering
Catterton July 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company May 2011 - August 2012
McKinsey & Company November 2010 - May 2011
McKinsey & Company January 2010 - November 2010
McKinsey & Company September 2007 - January 2010
Skills
Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Consulting, Private Equity, Consulting, Financial Analysis, Venture Capital, Consumer Products, Corporate Development, Retail, Financial Modeling
Education
Harvard Business School 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Northwestern University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Loyola University of Chicago 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics
Ferrara Candy Company November 2013 - Present
Menasha Packaging September 2012 - November 2013
Menasha Packaging September 2012 - November 2013
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company June 2006 - November 2011
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
Ferrara Candy Company September 2014 - Present
RMG Mall Media March 2014 - September 2014
WFLD Fox 32 Chicago November 2013 - March 2014
Catholic Theological Union, Chicago July 2007 - June 2013
Niles Township District 219 August 2001 - July 2007
DeVry University March 2001 - September 2001
Skills
Hardware, Software, Technology Consulting, Database Design, Network Design, General Computer Repair, Operating Systems, CompTIA Network+, IT Management, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Information Technology, Consulting, Network Administration, Cisco Hardware Cisco..., Windows Server, Cisco Technologies, Networking
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2001 — 2003
Masters of Business Administration, Information Technology
DeVry University-Illinois 1999 — 2001
Bachelor's of Science, Management Information Systems and Services
Jorge Bouzas LLC August 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company January 2014 - August 2014
JB Consulting 2014 - 2014
The Hershey Company January 2011 - July 2013
The Hershey Company April 2007 - December 2010
The Hershey Co September 2004 - August 2005
The Hershey Company August 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Management, Manufacturing..., FMCG, Customer Insight, Food, Food Industry, Product Innovation, Food Safety, Food Processing, HACCP, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Ingredients, Confectionery, Food Science, Chocolate, International Business, Flavors, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Sensory Evaluation, Business Planning, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Product Development, Grocery, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Food Technology, Dairy, Food Manufacturing, Dairy Products, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Strategic Planning, Global Strategy
Education
Oregon State University 1989 — 1991
Ph.D., Food Science and Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1981 — 1985
Post doctoral Fellow, Food Science & Nutrition
The University of Buenos Aires 1972 — 1981
BS and Ph.D., Food Chemistry
Ferrara Candy Company April 2013 - Present
Northern Illinois Food Bank February 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods Group March 2008 - December 2012
Mars, Inc. November 2005 - June 2007
Mars, Inc. 2004 - October 2005
Mars, Inc, Cosi, Inc, Seagram Beverage Company 1998 - 2003
Kraft Foods Group 1996 - 1998
Kraft Foods Group 1992 - 1996
Hasbro 1990 - 1991
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Brand Equity, Product Innovation, Marketing Management, Global Marketing, Product Development, Segmentation, Business Strategy, Food, Market Research, Marketing Research, Brand Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Food Service, FMCG
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1987 — 1989
MBA, Marketing and Finance
Lafayette College 1982 — 1986
B.A., Economics & Business and Government & Law
Ferrara Candy Company September 2015 - Present
Skills
Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, HRIS, Human Resources, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Recruiting, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, HR Consulting, HR Policies, Management
Education
Elmhurst College
Bachelor's degree, Education
Ferrara Candy Company May 2015 - Present
Bel Brands USA April 2012 - May 2015
The Clorox Company September 2010 - April 2012
The Clorox Company April 2009 - September 2010
The Clorox Company September 2008 - March 2009
Honeywell January 2007 - July 2007
Abbott Laboratories May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Operations Management, Supply Chain Operations, Production Management, Scheduling, Safety Management, Quality Management, Performance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Packaging, GMP, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Packaging
Ferrara Candy Company April 2013 - Present
Tate and Lyle Custom Ingredients January 2012 - April 2013
Unilever November 2006 - July 2011
Compact Industries May 2003 - November 2006
IFF January 2001 - May 2003
QA Products October 1999 - December 2000
Saratoga Food Specialties September 1993 - October 1999
Skills
ERP, Supply Chain, MRP, Food, Forecasting, Purchasing, Raw Materials, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Procurement, SAP, Inventory Management, Product Development, Logistics, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management, Packaging, Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Consumer Products, FMCG, Global Sourcing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Warehousing, Continuous Improvement, Pricing, Supply Chain...
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1998 — 2001
AA, Business
Ferrara Candy Company October 2014 - March 2015
The Clorox Company July 2012 - September 2014
The Clorox Company May 2011 - June 2012
The Clorox Company May 2010 - June 2011
The Clorox Company January 2008 - June 2010
Wrigley Sales Company October 2006 - January 2008
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company 2004 - 2008
Wrigley Sales Company February 2005 - October 2006
Wrigley May 2004 - January 2005
IRI November 2000 - April 2004
Skills
IRI, Category Management, AC Nielsen, Customer Development, Category Development
Education
Miami University 1996 — 2000
BA, Marketing, Business Administration
DSC Logistics April 2015 - Present
Sony Electronics June 2009 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company December 2014 - April 2015
APL Logistics April 2012 - April 2014
Federal Express September 2009 - May 2012
OHL Logistics June 2009 - April 2012
Office Max May 2006 - February 2009
UPS Supply Chain Solutions May 2002 - February 2009
Fritz Companies May 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Forklift Operation, Training, Management, Supply Chain, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Shipping, Transportation, 3PL, Distribution Center..., Microsoft Excel
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College 1991 — 1992
Business/Commerce, General
Jayne Boutique August 2013 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company June 2013 - August 2013
Nordstrom June 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Spanish, Social Media, Marketing, Self-driven, Dedicated to work, Make Things Happen, Close Attention to..., Positive Personality, Positive Team Player, Creative Problem Solving, Goal Oriented, Apparel, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Sales, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, PowerPoint
Education
Elmhurst College 2014 — 2016
Spanish & Communication, World Languages
College of DuPage 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Studies, 3.95 GPA
Ferrara Candy Company January 2014 - Present
Tetra Pak May 2010 - January 2014
Quaker Foods & Snacks June 2007 - May 2010
Quaker Foods & Snacks May 2005 - June 2007
Mars May 2002 - May 2005
The Hershey Company July 1996 - August 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, Sales Management, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, FMCG, Consumer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Retail Category..., Product Innovation, Marketing, B2B, Market Planning, Management, Retail
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Marketing & Strategy
Indiana University Bloomington 1992 — 1996
BS, Marketing
Hostess Brands April 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company September 2013 - April 2014
Ferrara Candy Company February 2008 - April 2014
Tri-Star Marketing, Inc. June 1999 - February 2008
Skills
Organization &..., Communication Skills, Building Relationships, Reliability, Categorization, Distributors, Grocery, IRI, Key Account Development, Management, Merchandising, National Accounts, P, Pricing, Retail, Retail Category..., Sales, Private Label, Forecasting, Consumer Products, Sales Management
Education
Illinois State University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing, Human Resources Management & Business Administration
Ferrara Candy Company September 2013 - Present
UFP Technologies, Inc. December 2012 - March 2013
UFP Technologies, Inc. December 2010 - April 2011
Triton College January 2008 - April 2008
Family Foods May 2007 - September 2007
Elmhurst College August 2005 - May 2007
Target May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Income Tax, corporate tax, Sales & Use Tax
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2009 — 2012
M.Acc emphasis on taxation, Taxation
Elmhurst College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's, Accounting
Ferrara Candy Company November 2004 - Present
Skills
FMLA, New Hire Orientations, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Team Building, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Talent Management, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Job Descriptions, Management, Labor Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Employee Training, ADP Payroll, HRIS, Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Recruiting
Education
Christopher Newport University 1988 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology- Industrial /Organizational
Stephen Hufford HACCP and Food Safety Consulting, LLC May 2012 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company October 2013 - April 2015
John Hofmeister & Son, Inc "dba" Hof Haus 2009 - 2011
Stock Yards Packing 2008 - 2009
Stampede Meat, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Birchwood Foods October 2003 - January 2006
Michigan Turkey Producers 1999 - 2003
ThornApple Valley 1994 - 1998
Wilson Foods 1978 - 1993
Skills
HACCP Certified Lead..., SQF Practitioner, Advanced HACCP Course, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food, Food Science, Sanitation, GMP, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Dairy, GFSI, Frozen Food, Quality System, Ingredients, Meat, HACCP, Quality Assurance, SQF, Training, Sensory Evaluation, Food Quality, Food Service, Hygiene, Product Development, ISO, Sop, Quality Auditing, TPM, FMCG, TQM, Packaging, Quality Management, ISO 22000, Iso 9000, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, Laboratory, Quality Control, 5S, Raw Materials, Auditing, Supply Chain, ISO 14001, Consumer Products, Operational Excellence, Product Innovation, Microbiology
Education
Ball State University 1976 — 1978
Business, Marketing
Ball State University 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Science, Education
Ferrara Candy Company June 2015 - Present
Kraft Foods Group October 2014 - June 2015
Kraft Foods Group October 2013 - March 2014
Kraft Foods Group June 2012 - August 2012
LiquidThread September 2010 - July 2011
Starcom MediaVest Group 2008 - 2010
Starcom MediaVest Group 2005 - 2007
Starcom MediaVest Group October 2003 - 2005
Starcom MediaVest Group 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Brand Building, Project Management, Client Services, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Online Advertising, New Business Development, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Interactive Marketing, Product Management, Social Media, Digital Media, Analytics, Digital Marketing, Entertainment, Customer Insight
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2011 — 2013
Masters of Business Administration, Marketing, Management & Organizations
Northwestern University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Communication
Arrow Electronics November 2014 - Present
Arlington Park May 2012 - August 2014
Ferrara Candy Company March 2013 - June 2014
Banner Personal 2014 - 2014
Chicago Twenty Something February 2012 - March 2013
Levy Restaurants September 2010 - March 2013
DSW August 2007 - October 2010
Crossroads December 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Phone Skills, Access, Customer Service, Time Management, Event Planning, Sales, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Budgets, Photoshop, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Fundraising, Teamwork
Education
York High School 2007Attend College of Dupage 2003 — 2007
College of DuPage
Business Administration and Management, General
Mariano's January 2015 - April 2015
Ferrara Candy Company December 2013 - May 2014
Veterans Outreach Program of Illinois February 2011 - March 2012
US Army March 2004 - July 2008
Metavante October 2002 - August 2003
Chicago Metallic April 2002 - June 2002
Chicago Board Options Exchange January 2000 - January 2002
UPS December 1998 - January 2000
UPS October 1998 - December 1998
Briskin Manufacturing October 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Time Management, Editing, Leadership, Training, Critical Thinking, Supervisory Skills, Military, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Teamwork, Military Experience, Logistics, Army
Education
Saint Xavier University 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Internet and Social Media Marketing, Marketing, 3.75 GPA current
Saint Xavier University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management and Marketing
Moraine Valley Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Science
Saint Xavier University 1995 — 2000
none attained, Marketing/ Management
Ferrara Candy Company September 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company March 2008 - Present
The Illinois Prairie Path not for profit corporation 2003 - 2011
McMaster-Carr June 2000 - January 2008
McCain Foods December 1998 - June 2000
McCain Foods September 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Forecasting, Logistics, SAP, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Retail, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Operations Management, Consumer Products, ERP, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Six Sigma, Team Building, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Warehousing, SAP R/3, Sales Operations, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Management, Project Planning, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Microfsoft Office..., Business Process..., MRP, Production Planning, Warehouse Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Operations, Logistics Management, Vendor Managed Inventory, Supply Management, Demand Planning, Demand Forecasting, SAP ERP
Education
Elmhurst College 1990 — 1992
Business Administration, Accounting
College of DuPage 1988 — 1990
General
York High School 1984 — 1988
General
Ferrara Candy Company March 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company November 2012 - March 2015
Ferrara Pan Candy Co August 2011 - November 2012
Ferrara Pan Candy Co June 2009 - August 2011
Skills
SAP, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Product Development, Outlook, Sales, Retail, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Marquette University 2005 — 2009
BA, Secondary Education and English
LBP Manufacturing, Inc. December 2014 - Present
PEACOCK ENGINEERING COMPANY, LLC August 2014 - November 2014
Ferrara Candy Company June 2012 - July 2014
Wockhardt January 2011 - May 2012
San Diego Rerefence Laboratory August 2009 - November 2010
Wm Wrigley Jr. Company March 2005 - December 2007
Wm Wrigley Jr. Company December 2003 - February 2005
Skills
cGMP, ISO standards, Calibration, Quality, HPLC, LIMS, SAP Portal, Chemstation, SQF, HACCP, Sensory Evaluation, Analytical Chemistry, UV/Vis, Sop, Validation, Chemistry, FTIR, Wet Chemistry, GC-MS, Method Development, Titration, TLC, Chromatography, LC-MS, Quality Assurance, GMP, FDA GMP, FDA, USP, FCC, Moisture Analysis, Optical Microscopy, Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste..., Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Techniques, Karl Fisher, Quality Control, GLP, pH meter, Analytical Methods..., Analytical Method..., Laboratory, Training, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., DNA, SOP
Education
National University 2007 — 2012
Masters of, Forensic Sciences
La Puente Valley Regional Occupational Program 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Forensic Sciences
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Biology
M & M Industries, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company October 2011 - September 2014
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, HR Policies, HRIS, Human Resources, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Onboarding, Payroll, Performance Management, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Team Building
Education
Covenant College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
U.S. Bank June 2014 - Present
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. March 2008 - July 2014
Winona State University August 2012 - December 2013
Ferrara Candy Company January 2013 - May 2013
brightpeak financial May 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Insurance, Analytics, SAS, Analysis, Research, Forecasting, Statistics, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Time Management
Education
Winona State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Statistics, GPA: 3.84
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA)
Ferrara Candy Company September 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company June 2014 - September 2014
Muscular Dystrophy Association May 2013 - June 2014
Illinois Institute of Art April 2012 - May 2013
Minnesota Children's Museum January 2012 - March 2012
Infuse Capital LLC July 2011 - February 2012
Enterprise Rent-A-Car October 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Recruiting, Galaxy, Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Interviews, Sales, Social Networking, Program Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing, Staff Development, Event Planning, Leadership, Business Development, Program Development, Admissions, Research
Education
Luther College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Ferrara Candy Company December 2013 - Present
United Stationers July 2011 - December 2013
Village of Arlington Heights June 2010 - July 2011
MB Financial Bank September 2005 - July 2011
Skills
Job Analysis, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Leadership Development, Vendor Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Benefits Administration, Employee Wellness..., Employee Engagement, Team Building, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., FMLA, Succession Planning, Compensation, Process Improvement, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership
Education
Roosevelt University 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Loyola University of Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Ferrara Candy Company September 2015 - Present
Mondelēz International May 2015 - Present
Mondelēz International August 2014 - May 2015
Mondelēz International June 2013 - August 2014
Mondelēz International March 2012 - June 2013
Kraft Foods Group July 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, SAP, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Essbase, Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, Strategic Financial..., Internal Controls, Accounting, Budgets, Financial Forecasting, Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning, Hyperion
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Northern Illinois University
Peterson Farms, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Novelty Inc. January 2014 - July 2014
CPG LEADERS of NORTH AMERICA, LLC August 2012 - December 2013
Ferrara Candy Company June 2012 - August 2012
Farley's and Sathers Candy Company, Inc. November 2010 - June 2012
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. October 2008 - November 2010
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. April 2004 - October 2008
Snyder's-Lance, Inc. October 2001 - April 2004
G&K Services October 2000 - October 2001
Hostess Brands June 2000 - October 2000
Skills
IRI, Grocery, AC Nielsen, National Accounts, Consumer Products, Direct Store Delivery, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, FMCG, Sales Plan, Food, Sales Operations, Market Planning, Customer Marketing, iPod, Android, iPhone, iPhone Support, Google Chrome, WinZip, Wireless LAN Controller, Windows 7, Office 2010, Microsoft Office, Outlook, HP LaserJet, HP Server Hardware, HP Server, Snacks, Distributors, Food Industry, Merchandising, Private Label, Sales Management, Grocery Industry, Bakery, Convenience, Cross-functional Team..., National Account..., CPG Industry, Wal-Mart, Sales, Margin Minder, Selling, Food Processing, Retail Category..., Retail, Distributed Team..., Consumer Package Goods, Pricing
Education
Metropolitan State University 1999 — 2000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 1997 — 1999
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.5
St. Cloud State University 1993 — 1997
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Music Performance
Montevideo Senior High 1980 — 1993
General Diploma, General Studies, K-12
Rich Products Corporation February 2013 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company December 2011 - February 2013
Silliker October 2006 - December 2011
Skills
Food Safety, Microbiology, Quality System, GMP, Food Industry, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Food Science, HACCP, Validation, Internal Audit, Environmental Science, SOP development, BOM development, Optivia Software, SAP, Laboratory, Food, Food Microbiology, Food Technology, Food Processing
Education
Clark Atlanta University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Science
Ferrara Candy Company July 2012 - Present
Armour-Eckrich Meats January 2007 - July 2012
Skills
Management, Inventory Management, Food Industry, Pricing, Supply Chain, Time Management, Forecasting, Customer Service, SAP
Education
Kaplan University 2008 — 2010
Business/Management
CHS Inc. May 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company March 2008 - May 2014
Gits Manufacturing Co. October 2005 - March 2008
Michael Foods July 1990 - October 2004
Skills
Quality System, Quality Assurance, Food Science, Food Safety, HACCP, Quality Auditing, Food Processing, GMP, Quality Management, Quality Control, Food Industry, BRC, SQF, Sop, Microbiology, SOP
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
Southwestern Community College 1981 — 1983
Associate of Science (AS), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Profile Plastics, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Sleep Innovations December 2013 - March 2014
Ferrara Candy Company October 2013 - November 2013
Chicago Park District June 2007 - August 2013
AVS Lawn & Landscaping May 2006 - May 2013
jewel-osco June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Windows, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Strategic Planning
Education
Northern Illinois University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Management & Technology
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity August 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company May 2015 - Present
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity August 2014 - May 2015
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint
Education
Northern Illinois University 2013 — 2017
Communication and Media Studies
Ferrara Candy Company May 2015 - Present
Urban Outfitters May 2013 - August 2013
Ferrara Pan Co June 2012 - August 2012
Urban Outfitters May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Volunteering, Coaching, Basketball, Basketball Coaching, Sales
Education
Michigan State University 2012 — 2016
Packaging Engineer, 3.0-4.0
Ferrara Candy Company May 2014 - Present
Nautilus August 2007 - 2014
LoJack February 2002 - August 2007
Polaroid - Unilever April 1998 - February 2002
Unilever June 1988 - April 1998
Skills
Sales, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Coaching, Multi-channel Marketing, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Process, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Retail Sales, B2B
Education
Babson College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing & Communications
Noble & Greenough School 1984 — 1988
Ferrara Candy Company May 2014 - Present
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Manufacturing, 5S, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Production System, SPC, Product Development, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Change Management, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain, FMEA, Engineering, Project Management, DMAIC, Training, Business Process, Quality Control, TQM, Purchasing, Manufacturing..., Automation, Quality Management, ISO, Industrial Engineering, TPM, Testing, Quality System, Kanban, JIT, ISO 14001, Manufacturing Operations, Aerospace, Supply Chain..., Materials Management, SMED, Production Planning, Supplier Quality, MRP
Education
University of Toronto 2000 — 2002
Master of Applied Science
Beijing University of Technology 1993 — 1998
Bachelor
No.1 Middle School, Central China Normal University 1990 — 1993
Ferrara Candy Company June 2015 - Present
US Foods 2014 - 2015
US Foods 2013 - 2014
Bolthouse Farms 2007 - 2013
Bolthouse Farms 2006 - 2007
C.H. Robinson 2003 - 2006
Skills
Transportation, Warehousing, 3PL, Warehouse Management, Forecasting, Freight, Shipping, Inventory Management, Sales, Logistics Management, Produce, Fresh Produce, Freight Brokerage, Trucking, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
New York Life Insurance Company April 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company May 2014 - August 2014
Brooks-Lussem Clem Insurance January 2014 - May 2014
Drake University August 2013 - May 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Management, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Outlook, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Market Research, Sales, Teamwork, Writing
Education
Drake University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Marketing and Information Systems, Junior
Ferrara Candy Company January 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company July 2014 - December 2014
Ferrara Candy Company June 2013 - July 2014
ArcelorMittal August 2011 - June 2013
ArcelorMittal July 2008 - August 2011
Owens Corning May 2007 - September 2007
Monroe County Citizen Corps May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Forecasting, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Demand Forecasting, Order Management, Demand Planning, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, SAP, Inventory Analysis, SAP BW, Variance Analysis, Business Intelligence..., SAP Implementation, SAP HANA
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Strategy, Execution, Valuation (SEV) and Marketing Strategies and Planning
Indiana University Bloomington 2004 — 2008
Business, Operations Management, Marketing
Ferrara Candy Company October 2013 - Present
Shaker Management Company 2009 - 2012
Rock L's Inc. September 2002 - March 2008
Skills
Problem Solving, Management, Administration
Education
College of DuPage 1983 — 1985
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Ferrara Candy Company May 2015 - August 2015
Sigma Pi Fraternity-Beta Chapter November 2013 - November 2014
SMG May 2014 - August 2014
SMG May 2013 - August 2013
Monterrey Security July 2011 - August 2012
Habitat for Humanity in Lexington, Kentucky July 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Works well in a team, Leadership, Focused, Highly Dedicated
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2012 — 2016
Lyons Township High School
Deloitte September 2013 - Present
Denison University September 2012 - May 2013
Ferrara Candy Company May 2012 - August 2012
Ferrara Candy Company May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Leadership, Project Management, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Spanish
Education
Denison University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies, English Literature
Flex Execs Management Solutions 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company 2013 - 2014
GATX Corporation December 2000 - March 2013
GATX April 1997 - November 2000
GATX September 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Job Evaluation, Deferred Compensation, Incentive Programs, Equity Compensation, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Salary Administration, Total Rewards, PeopleSoft, Lawson/HRXpress, Payroll, Job Descriptions, Compensation, Job Analysis, Market Pricing, Expatriate Management, Proxy, Workforce Planning, Compensation & Benefits, Executive Pay, Human Resources, Management
Education
Northern Illinois University
BS, Finance
Ferrara Candy Company April 2014 - Present
Wrigley January 2012 - March 2014
Wrigley March 2010 - December 2011
P&G September 2006 - February 2010
Gillette 2005 - 2006
Brach's Confections July 1997 - August 2004
DuPont 1991 - May 1995
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Customer Insight, FMCG, Shopper Marketing, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Management, Brand Equity, Sales Operations, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Global Marketing, Confectionery, Segmentation, P&L Management, Product Development, Marketing Research, Forecasting, Trade Marketing, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Consumer Insight, Brand Architecture, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Brand Development, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Nielsen, IRI, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Marketing, Consumer Marketing, International Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Categorization
Education
Wake Forest University School of Business 1995 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
Bowdoin College 1986 — 1990
BA, Economics & Spanish
Ferrara Candy Company February 2014 - May 2015
Ferrara Candy Company November 2013 - January 2014
Ferrara Candy Company July 2012 - November 2013
Spartech Corporation July 2010 - July 2012
Alcan Packaging March 2009 - May 2011
Alcan Packaging December 2007 - March 2009
Alcan Packaging November 2006 - December 2007
Pactiv Corporation May 2005 - September 2006
Pactiv Corporation April 2004 - May 2005
Pactiv Corporation June 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Strategy, Management, Warehousing, Human Resources, Packaging, Strategic Sourcing, Materials, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, SAP, Forecasting, Supply Management, Cross-functional Team..., MRP, Materials Management, Supply, VMI
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Finance
Lake Forest College 1999 — 2003
B A, Psychology and Economics
Candy School
Ferrara Candy Company March 2014 - Present
Nestlé Waters June 2012 - March 2014
Nestlé Waters May 2009 - June 2012
Acosta Sales and Marketing June 2004 - May 2009
Acosta 2004 - 2008
Skills
IRI, Shopper Marketing, AC Nielsen, Grocery, Trade Marketing, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, National Accounts, Retail
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Ferrara Candy Company October 2012 - Present
ConAgra Foods January 2007 - October 2012
LyondellBasell November 2002 - January 2007
Lyondell Chemical 2002 - 2007
Alltel Wireless 1996 - 1999
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Hyperion Enterprise, Management, Pricing, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Supply Chain, Team Building, Budgets, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, US GAAP
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Accounting
Conant HS 1988 — 1991
General Studies
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Accounting
Aleris February 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company January 2014 - February 2015
Curtiss Wright Flow Control September 2007 - June 2013
Curtiss Wright Flow Control, Farris Engineering July 2002 - September 2007
Foseco Incorporated April 1997 - August 2001
Modern Tool and Die April 1995 - May 1997
McDonnell Douglas Corporation September 1988 - December 1993
Skills
Talent Management, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Management Consulting, Organizational Needs..., Program Development, Instructor-led Training, Instructional Design, Competency Assessment, Collaborative Leadership, Project Management, Business Excellence, Lean Transformation, Lean Facilitation, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Process Improvement, Human Resources
Education
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management 1998 — 2001
MBA, Organizational Behavior
Franklin University 1994 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Human Resources
Ferrara Candy Company June 2012 - Present
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. November 2007 - June 2012
Brach's Confections, Inc. March 2004 - November 2007
Barry Callebaut March 2004 - November 2007
Platinum Equity, LLC April 2001 - June 2003
Law Offices of Stephen M. Fleishman January 1990 - February 2001
Skills
Intellectual Property, Mergers, Litigation Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Licensing, Budgets, Corporate Law, Marketing, Consumer Products, Trademarks, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Restructuring, Cross-functional Team..., Outlook, Product Development, Forecasting, Food, CRM, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Development, Sales, Food Science, Public Relations, Food Manufacturing, Strategy, Legal Writing, Brand Licensing, Employee Relations, Customer Service, New Business Development, Project Management, Team Building, Management, Executive Management, Human Resources, Retail, Market Research, Grocery, Food Industry, Business Strategy
Education
Austin College 1984 — 1988
Ferrara Candy Company February 2014 - Present
Nestlé USA 2012 - 2013
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company April 2008 - December 2012
Pepsi Bottling Group November 2006 - April 2008
Pepsi Bottling Group March 2005 - November 2006
Pepsi Bottling Group December 2001 - March 2005
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, 5S, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Income Statement, Process Improvement, Change Management, Operational Excellence, Project Planning, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Kaizen, Warehouse Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Forecasting, P&L Management, Purchasing, Materials Management, Transportation, Demand Planning, MRP, Manufacturing, Logistics Management, Pricing, Six Sigma, FMCG, Manufacturing..., P&L, Strategic Sourcing, TPM
Education
California State University-Chico 1988 — 1993
Batchelor of Science, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Ferrara Candy Company April 2015 - Present
Fellowes April 2012 - April 2015
Fellowes January 2011 - October 2012
Peerless Industries, Inc. July 2010 - January 2011
Xentris Wireless March 2008 - July 2010
Arcotronics America / Kemet Electronics May 2004 - March 2008
United Chemi-Con Inc. April 1999 - August 2003
Skills
Product Marketing, Product Management, Product Development, Consumer Electronics, Channel, Product Launch, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Pricing, Market Research, Direct Sales, B2B, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Project Management, Retail, Wireless, Forecasting, Product Design, Marketing Communications, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Market Planning, Product Lifecycle..., Sales, Pricing Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy, Trade Shows, Key Account Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Packaging, Merchandising, Contract Negotiation, B2B Marketing, Positioning, Team Building, Business Strategy, P&L Responsibility, Business Planning
Education
Arizona State University
Journalism
Benedictine University
BA, Organizational Leadership, Cum Laude
Lane Technical High School
Diploma, Science & Engineering
Silent IT, LLC March 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company January 2014 - March 2015
Ferrara Candy Company March 2012 - December 2013
Hub Group October 2010 - March 2012
Hub Group March 2007 - October 2010
Hub Group June 2003 - March 2007
Hub Group September 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Integration, Avaya, Cisco Technologies, Switches, Active Directory, Servers, Windows 7, Network Administration, Firewalls, Disaster Recovery, Network Security, Virtualization, Troubleshooting, VPN, Networking
Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Business
Ferrara Candy Company October 2012 - Present
Ferrara Pan Candy Company July 2000 - October 2012
CNH June 1994 - July 2000
Skills
Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Food Processing, HACCP, GMP, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Six Sigma, Food Industry
Education
DePaul University 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1994
BS, Industrial Engineering
Ferrara Candy Company November 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company January 2014 - November 2014
Ferrara Candy Company July 2012 - January 2014
Wrigley June 2010 - September 2012
Wrigley September 2008 - August 2010
Wrigley August 2007 - September 2008
Wrigley September 2005 - August 2007
Pliant September 2004 - August 2005
Kellogg Company September 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Salesforce.com..., Retail, Merchandising, Budgets, IRI, Forecasting, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Customer Insight, Market Analysis, Consumer Products, Marketing, Sales, Shopper Marketing, Customer Marketing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA, Marketing
Northern Michigan University 1996 — 2001
BS, Marketing
St. Rita 1992 — 1996
Ferrara Candy Company October 2012 - May 2014
W.W. Grainger May 2011 - October 2012
SC Johnson November 2010 - May 2011
SC Johnson May 2008 - November 2010
SC Johnson August 2007 - May 2008
SC Johnson May 2005 - August 2007
SC Johnson June 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Logistics, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Management, Analysis, Global Sourcing, Budgets, Manufacturing, Software Documentation, Transportation, Warehousing, Project Planning
Education
Marquette University 2007 — 2009
MBA
University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's of Science, Finance, Information and Decision Sciences, and a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies
Ferrara Candy Company June 2013 - Present
Decision Insight Information Group December 2011 - May 2013
Standard Parking Corporation August 2000 - December 2011
Van Kampen Investments (sub of Morgan Stanley) October 1999 - August 2000
EVEREN Securities, Inc. (f/k/a Kemper Securities, Inc.) August 1998 - September 1999
Kemper Securities, Inc. August 1993 - July 1998
Skills
Tax, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Planning, Treasury Management, Sales & Use Tax, Unclaimed Property, Personal Property Tax, Real Property Tax, U.S. Federal & State..., Canadian Income Tax, Tax Provision (U.S...., Strategic Financial..., Property Tax, Income Tax, State Tax, Forecasting, Use Tax, Property, Cash Management, FIN 48, SEC filings, Tax Research, Corporate Tax, SEC Filings
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2017
Masters - Tax
DePaul University 1989 — 1993
B.S., Accounting
Weber High School 1985 — 1989
Kraft Foods Group September 2014 - Present
Kraft Foods Group September 2014 - Present
Kraft Foods Group August 2012 - September 2014
Hillshire Brands June 2011 - August 2012
Ferrara Candy Company June 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Raw Materials, Supply Chain..., Materials Management, Inventory Management, Production Managment, Budget Process, SAP, Supplier Development, Supply Chain, Cost Saving Initiatives, Vendor Management, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Marquette University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
APICS
Ferrara Candy Company June 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods November 2006 - June 2014
Lunchbox March 2013 - November 2013
Alberto Culver June 2004 - June 2005
Unilever August 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Brand Management, Consumer Products, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, Pricing, Marketing Management, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Analytics, Brand Equity, Trade Marketing, Creative Direction, P&L Management, Product Development, Merchandising, Team Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Marketing
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA, Marketing
Georgetown University 1992 — 1996
BSBA, Marketing
Ferrara Candy Company October 2014 - Present
Wrigley August 2006 - September 2014
DuPont May 2002 - September 2004
WEA 1995 - 1999
Skills
Customer Service, SAP, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Supply Chain, VMI, Forecasting, Product Development, Sales Operations, Pricing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Ferrara Candy Company February 2015 - Present
IndCor Properties January 2013 - February 2015
Ernst & Young September 2009 - January 2013
Skills
SEC filings, Internal Controls, GAAP, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Auditing, Financial Accounting, CPA, Financial Modeling, SEC Filings
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2008 — 2009
Master of Science in Accountancy
Miami University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Accounting
Ferrara Candy Company September 2012 - Present
Self-Employed Contractor August 2008 - September 2012
Nelson Global Products June 2012 - August 2012
Eby-Brown August 2011 - June 2012
ICCNexergy, Inc. July 2011 - July 2011
Quantum Foods January 2011 - July 2011
PepsiCo June 2010 - November 2010
DeVry Inc. March 2010 - May 2010
Schreder Lighting January 2010 - March 2010
B/E Aerospace November 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Consolidation, Hyperion Enterprise, Strategic Planning
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1990 — 1992
Masters, Business
Northern Illinois University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor, Science Accounting/Finance
Ferrara Candy Company April 2014 - Present
Ferrara Pan Candy Company June 2012 - April 2014
OXFORD INSTRUMENTS INC September 2006 - March 2009
Federated Foodservice January 2002 - May 2006
Federated Foodservice January 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Program Management, Sales, Customer Service, Business Development, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Product Development, Event Management, Trade Shows, Microsoft Excel, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Process Improvement, Team Building, Analysis, Forecasting, Account Management, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, SAP, Business Strategy, Consumer Products, Project Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Brand Management, P, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, New Business Development, IRI, Brand Development, Data Analysis
Education
Robert Morris College 2009 — 2012
BA, Business Management
Northern Illinois University 1996 — 1998
Business
Ferrara Candy Company March 2014 - Present
ARYZTA LLC January 2014 - March 2014
ARYZTA LLC September 2008 - January 2014
Weather Tech October 2013 - December 2013
ARYZTA LLC December 2010 - February 2013
ARYZTA LLC September 2008 - December 2010
BASS PRO SHOP October 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Macro, Supervisory Skills, Training & Development, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Guiding, Logistics, Microsoft Word, Purchasing, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, SQF, Inventory Management, Team Building, Project Planning, Shipping, Manufacturing, Management, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Employee Training, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
Joliet Junior College
Apics, Supply Chain and Operations Management Professionals
Romeoville High School
method products pbc 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company 2013 - 2014
Unilever 2012 - 2013
Alberto Culver May 2010 - March 2012
Alberto Culver March 2009 - May 2010
Alberto Culver May 2005 - March 2009
Alberto Culver July 2000 - May 2005
Central Transport October 1993 - July 2000
Skills
Customer Service, SAP, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Management, MRP, Demand Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Team Building, Shipping, Pricing, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
Illinois State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
Ferrara Candy Company November 2013 - Present
Navistar Inc December 2010 - November 2013
Rexam October 2008 - December 2010
Edward Hospital 2008 - 2008
Edward Hospital 2008 - 2008
Edward Hospital 2008 - 2008
Northern Trust 2001 - 2005
Ameritech 1996 - 2001
Skills
Human Resources, Performance Management, HRIS, Job Evaluation, Compensation Strategies, PeopleSoft, Workforce Planning, Incentive Programs, Change Management, Leadership, HR Policies, Organizational..., Sourcing, HR Consulting, Recruiting, Sales Compensation, FMLA, Labor Relations, Employee Training
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1998 — 2000
Human Resources Management
Indiana University Bloomington 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Recreation and Tourism Management
Indiana University Bloomington 1989 — 1993
Certificate, Business Studies
World at Work
World at Work
Wrigley September 2014 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company November 2013 - September 2014
Mondelēz International 2010 - November 2013
Cadbury Adams 2002 - 2010
Skills
Packaging, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Research, Food, Problem Solving, Consumer Products
Education
Kean University 2007 — 2010
MBA, Management
New Jersey City University 1973 — 1977
BFA, Art and Design
Ferrara Candy Company 2012 - Present
Education
Dordt College 1983 — 1987
BS, Business Administration
Ferrara Candy Company September 2014 - Present
Ferrara Pan Candy Company June 2012 - September 2014
Chicago Public Schools September 2011 - June 2012
Ferrara Pan Candy Company July 2011 - September 2011
The French Pastry School 2011 - 2011
Johnny Rockets 2003 - 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Coaching, Customer Service, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Editing, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Product Development, Team Building
Education
The French Pastry School 2011 — 2011
Certificate in L'Art de la Pâtisserie
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago 1998 — 2000
A.A.S. in Culinary Arts with a Certificate in Restaurant Management
Drake University
Ferrara Candy Company 2014 - Present
ConAgra Foods 2005 - 2014
Sara Lee June 2002 - March 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers August 1995 - May 2002
Skills
Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, SAP, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Leadership Development, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing Analysis, SEC Financial Reporting, Pricing Strategy, Balance Sheet and P&L..., Managerial Finance
Education
Miami University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Smithfield Foods Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - IngredientsSmithfield FoodsJuly 2013 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company June 2012 - July 2013
Smithfield Foods 2011 - June 2012
Armour Eckrich Meats, LLC 2009 - 2011
Armour-Eckrich Meats, LLC April 2007 - April 2009
Skills
SAP, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Meat, Packaging, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Food Processing, Spend Analysis, Food, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Manufacturing
Education
Aurora University 2005 — 2006
BA, Business
Smithfield Foods - John Morrell Food Group January 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company December 2013 - January 2015
Ferrara Candy Company September 2012 - December 2013
K-12 Teachers Alliance July 2011 - July 2012
K-12 Teachers Alliance August 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, Market Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Online Advertising, Marketing, Account Management, Cold Calling, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, PowerPoint, Google Analytics, Brand Development, Quantitative Research, Market Planning, Digital Marketing, Forecasting, Online Marketing, Salesforce.com, Market Analysis, Data Analysis, Retail, Nielsen, Consumer Behaviour
Education
Saint Xavier University 2008 — 2009
MBA, Marketing
DePaul University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Marketing
Ferrara Candy Company March 2015 - Present
Unilever January 2001 - May 2012
Alberto Culver January 1999 - January 2001
ITW Norwood Marking Systems January 1996 - January 1999
ITW Norwood Marking Systems August 1992 - January 1996
Skills
SAP, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Problem Solving, Vendor Managed Inventory, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain...
Education
Illinois State University 1989 — 1992
BS-Marketing
Ferrara Candy Company October 2014 - Present
Quality Hosting Inc. 2011 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company August 2013 - October 2014
ARYZTA LLC December 2012 - August 2013
Georgia Nut Company November 2009 - December 2012
Argonne National Laboratory August 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Cell Culture, HACCP, Quality Assurance, Laboratory, Western Blotting, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, GMP, Strategic Planning, Quality System, Program Management, Food Safety, Protein Chemistry, Management
Education
Drake University 2005 — 2009
BA, Biochemistry
Rich Products Corporation May 2015 - Present
Rich Products Corporation March 2014 - Present
Superior Nut and Candy Company, Inc. June 2013 - February 2014
Scholle Corporation September 2011 - June 2013
Azteca Foods, Inc 2009 - 2011
Ferrara Candy Company 1999 - 2009
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging, 5S, MRP, Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, Food Industry, Warehousing, Management, Food, HACCP
Education
College of DuPage
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Morton College
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Triton College
Criminal Justice
Ferrara Candy Company November 2014 - Present
Kansas Department of Agriculture December 2009 - November 2014
Kansas Department of Agriculture January 2003 - December 2009
Skills
Soil, Grant Writing, Laboratory
Education
Fort Hays State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
University of Northern Iowa 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communicative Disorders
NSK May 2015 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company July 2013 - March 2015
Adams Thermal Systems October 2012 - July 2013
POET October 2011 - September 2012
Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy October 2008 - October 2011
Omaha Steel Casting Company 2008 - 2008
Skills
Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, TS16949, 5S, Supervisory Skills, ISO, Hiring Personnel, Weld, CNC Machine, Assembly Lines, Steel, Robotic Welding, Blueprint Reading, Kanban, ISO/TS 16949, Machine Tools, Machining
Education
Iowa Western Community College 2006 — 2008
Business Administration and Management, General
Ferrara Candy Company October 2000 - Present
Tyco International (formerly North American Plastics) September 1996 - September 2000
Midwest Air Filters March 1994 - September 1996
Appetizers And, Inc. October 1991 - March 1994
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Management, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Organizational..., Coaching, Onboarding, Program Management, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Strategic Planning, Culture Change, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, HR Consulting, Team Building
Education
Lewis University
Human Resources Management and Services
PurNet Inc. June 2013 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company June 2012 - May 2013
Farleys & Sathers Candy Company January 2010 - June 2012
Farleys & Sathers Candy Company January 2009 - January 2010
Skills
3PL, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Analysis, Management, Transportation, Logistics
Education
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's degree
Ferrara Candy Company June 2006 - Present
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Windows, English, HTML
Education
Illinois State University
Business Administration and Management, General
Silani Sweet Cheese April 2014 - July 2014
Ferrara Candy Company June 2011 - 2014
Ferrara Candy Company May 2011 - 2014
Tommy Hilfiger October 2006 - December 2011
Olymel January 2011 - May 2011
Seneca College 2007 - 2010
Skills
Quality Control, GMP, Quality System, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Industry, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Training, Quality Auditing, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, SOP, Quality Management, Microsoft Office, SOPs, Gas Chromatography, Process Control, Hydrology, pH meter, Wet Chemistry, Polymers, Metal Fabrication, Project Management, Team Building and...
Education
Cape Breton University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Environmental Studies
Safe Quality Food Institute 2013 — 2013
Certified SQF Practitioner
Guelph Food Technology 2012 — 2012
HACCP Training
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2007 — 2010
Chemical Engineering Technology, Environmental Chemistry
Ferrara Candy Company June 2006 - Present
Education
Illinois State University
Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation May 2008 - Present
Esterline Power Systems (Leach) May 2006 - August 2006
Intel Corporation June 2000 - July 2005
Ferrara Candy Company June 1999 - August 1999
Rose-Hulman Operation Catapult June 1998 - July 1998
Litton Industries - Kester Solder Division June 1997 - August 1997
Skills
Pro/ENGINEER, Visual Basic for..., Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Microsoft Office, MathCAD, Machine Design
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers 2005 — 2006
Master Professionnel, High-Tech Manufacturing
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1996 — 2000
Minor, Economics
Carlisle Transportation Products February 2013 - Present
Ferrara Candy Company February 2009 - February 2013
ConAgra Foods July 1995 - June 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Animal Sciences
Ferrara Candy Company January 1991 - Present
Education
Lewis University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Ferrara Candy Company March 2005 - Present
Education
Covenant College 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Management
Grain Craft January 2015 - Present
Propex Operating Company, LLC September 2014 - January 2015
Ferrara Candy Company June 2014 - September 2014
Ferrara Candy Company January 2013 - June 2014
Ferrara Candy Company June 2012 - December 2012
Ferrara Candy Company June 2010 - December 2012
Ferrara Candy Company May 2009 - June 2010
Skills
CPA, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Budget Process, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, Access, Microsoft Excel, Cost Accounting, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Accounting, Budgets
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Southwestern Community College 2007 — 2008
Associate's Degree, Business Administration
Southwestern Community College 2005 — 2007
Associate's Degree, Accounting
Ferrara Candy Company September 2013 - Present
Skills
Management, Product Development, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Manufacturing, Inventory Management
Education
DeVry University 1997 — 1999
Charles Allen Prosser Vocational H.S. 1973 — 1976