Ferrara Candy Company

Description

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

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Dave Marvin Dave Marvin Forest Park, Illinois Details
Dave Marvin's Ferrara Candy Company Experience August 2011 - Present
Job hvac/boilers facilitys at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Matthew Weiss Matthew Weiss Chicago, Illinois Details
Matthew Weiss's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Brand Manager
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Andrew Mower Andrew Mower Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Andrew Mower's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Supply Chain Management Major at Lehigh University
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

Robert Whatley Robert Whatley Wytheville, Virginia Details
Robert Whatley's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2012 - September 2012
Job Process Engineer at Longwood Elastomers, Inc.
Industry Automotive
Experience
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

Mustafa Mustafa Mustafa Mustafa Greater Chicago Area Details
Mustafa Mustafa's Ferrara Candy Company Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Director Business Intelligence and Application Development
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Liza Veron-Jackson Liza Veron-Jackson Greater Chicago Area Details
Liza Veron-Jackson's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Director, Category Management & Insights
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Jessica Bensley Jessica Bensley Des Moines, Iowa Area Details
Jessica Bensley's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2013 - January 2014
Job Looking for job opportunities
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Krystyna Kwintal Krystyna Kwintal Greater Chicago Area Details
Krystyna Kwintal's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2012 - April 2014
Job Executive Assistant at Dover Corporation
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Shadi Hussein Shadi Hussein Greater Chicago Area Details
Shadi Hussein's Ferrara Candy Company Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Sr. HANA Developer at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Carlos M Sibaja Carlos M Sibaja Chicago, Illinois Details
Carlos M Sibaja's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2013 - Present
Job MRP at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Valerie Haygood (Bagsby) Valerie Haygood (Bagsby) Wheaton, Illinois Details
Valerie Haygood (Bagsby)'s Ferrara Candy Company Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Administrative Professional
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Linda Koutsogianis Linda Koutsogianis Carol Stream, Illinois Details
Linda Koutsogianis's Ferrara Candy Company Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Accounting Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Christine Maniacek Christine Maniacek Greater Chicago Area Details
Christine Maniacek's Ferrara Candy Company Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Career Transition Expert / Managing Recruitment and Career Consultant, Forward Intentions Group
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
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

Jeffrey Paulson Jeffrey Paulson Chicago, Illinois Details
Jeffrey Paulson's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Graduate Student at North Park University
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Ronnie Cain Ronnie Cain Jackson, Mississippi Area Details
Ronnie Cain's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2014 - April 2014
Job Director, National Accounts at Hostess Brands
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Katie Medick Katie Medick Chicago, Illinois Details
Katie Medick's Ferrara Candy Company Experience April 2015 - Present
Job ResultsDriven Marketing Manager | Retail Marketing | Product Marketing | Brand Marketing
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Bethany Johnsen Bethany Johnsen Greater Denver Area Details
Bethany Johnsen's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2013 - October 2014
Job Graphic Designer at Freelance Graphic Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Jason Dews Jason Dews Greater Chicago Area Details
Jason Dews's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2013 - December 2014
Job Supervisor (Boilers & HVAC)
Industry Packaging and Containers
Experience
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

Michael Wauters Michael Wauters Winterset, Iowa Details
Michael Wauters's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Project Engineer at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Kimberly Schilling Kimberly Schilling Palos Park, Illinois Details
Kimberly Schilling's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 1997 - Present
Job Founder/President at Animals for Awareness
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Grant Williams Grant Williams Greater Chicago Area Details
Grant Williams's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Pricing Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Sandra (Fredericks) Gray Sandra (Fredericks) Gray Dunlap, Tennessee Details
Sandra (Fredericks) Gray's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2009 - December 2014
Job Customer Service Analyst at MANN+HUMMEL Group
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

David Vejcik David Vejcik Greater Chicago Area Details
David Vejcik's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Senior Procurement Manager Resin Packaging at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Sandi Santa Ana (Kern) Sandi Santa Ana (Kern) Greater Chicago Area Details
Sandi Santa Ana (Kern)'s Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Category Management Director at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Laura Willis Laura Willis Greater Chicago Area Details
Laura Willis's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Food Technologist at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Saravana Natarajan Saravana Natarajan Greater Omaha Area Details
Saravana Natarajan's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2013 - April 2014
Job SAP HANA/BW/BOBJ ARCHITECT/LEAD Solutions and Delivery
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Bryan Krisky Bryan Krisky Chicago, Illinois Details
Bryan Krisky's Ferrara Candy Company Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Contract Manufacturing, Inventory Expeditor Logistics at Ferrara Candy Co.
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Steve Rawleigh Steve Rawleigh Greater Chicago Area Details
Steve Rawleigh's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2012 - Present
Job VP, CUSTOMER SUPPLY CHAIN at FERRARA CANDY COMPANY
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Jill Gierach Jill Gierach Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jill Gierach's Ferrara Candy Company Experience 2012 - Present
Job Director of Sales, Target at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Maureen Jarosik Maureen Jarosik Greater Chicago Area Details
Maureen Jarosik's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2015 - Present
Job VMI Analyst at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
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

Gary Kelly Gary Kelly Brooklyn, Michigan Details
Gary Kelly's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2012 - March 2013
Job SVP and Executive Consultant
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

Craig Boutin Craig Boutin Greater Chicago Area Details
Craig Boutin's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Operations Business Manager (Project Manager) at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Greg Moore Greg Moore Forest Park, Illinois Details
Greg Moore's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2006 - October 2014
Job VP of IT at National Van Lines
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
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

Ann Marie Gondek Ann Marie Gondek Greater Chicago Area Details
Ann Marie Gondek's Ferrara Candy Company Experience 2012 - Present
Job Develop integrated marketing programs & fact based presentations that build brand awareness & grow sales | CPG industry
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Ahmet Hepdogan, MBA Ahmet Hepdogan, MBA Greater Chicago Area Details
Ahmet Hepdogan, MBA's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Vice President of Procurement at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Beth Carmen Beth Carmen Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Beth Carmen's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Regional Account Manager
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Kris Gessner Kris Gessner Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Kris Gessner's Ferrara Candy Company Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Regional Sales Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Luis Coronado Luis Coronado Houston, Texas Area Details
Luis Coronado's Ferrara Candy Company Experience April 2014 - November 2014
Job Director of Operations en Wire Mesh Corp
Industry Building Materials
Experience
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

Adam Hasiba Adam Hasiba New York, New York Details
Adam Hasiba's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2011 - August 2012
Job Senior Associate at Catterton Private Equity Fund Focused on Consumer and Retail Investing
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
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

ELENA URIZAR ELENA URIZAR Chicago, Illinois Details
ELENA URIZAR's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Accounting and Finance
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Kelvin C. Sledge Kelvin C. Sledge Chicago, Illinois Details
Kelvin C. Sledge's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Network Engineer at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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 Jorge Bouzas Palmyra, Pennsylvania Details
Jorge Bouzas's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2014 - August 2014
Job Research & Development Executive
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Jamie Mattikow Jamie Mattikow Greater Chicago Area Details
Jamie Mattikow's Ferrara Candy Company Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Chief Commercial Officer at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Melanie Pierucci Deckert Melanie Pierucci Deckert Greater Chicago Area Details
Melanie Pierucci Deckert's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2015 - Present
Job HR Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Trevor Dornan Trevor Dornan Greater Chicago Area Details
Trevor Dornan's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Packaging Manager
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

David Freudinger David Freudinger Greater Chicago Area Details
David Freudinger's Ferrara Candy Company Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Contract Manufacturing Buyer, Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Cosmetics
Experience
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

Andrew Beredo Andrew Beredo Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Andrew Beredo's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2014 - March 2015
Job Director of Sales Dollar Channel at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Darryl Wells Darryl Wells Greater Chicago Area Details
Darryl Wells's Ferrara Candy Company Experience December 2014 - April 2015
Job Distribution Specialist
Industry Warehousing
Experience
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

Genevieve Nicketta Genevieve Nicketta Greater Chicago Area Details
Genevieve Nicketta's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Retail Sales Associate at Jayne Boutique
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Dave Fleming Dave Fleming Greater Chicago Area Details
Dave Fleming's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Director, Private Label and Club Channel at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Matt Vaughan Matt Vaughan Roberts, Illinois Details
Matt Vaughan's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2013 - April 2014
Job Senior Director of National Accounts for Hostess
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

David Vann David Vann Greater Chicago Area Details
David Vann's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Tax Accountant at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Angela Burris Angela Burris Chattanooga, Tennessee Area Details
Angela Burris's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2004 - Present
Job HR Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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 Stephen Hufford Crown Point, Indiana Details
Stephen Hufford's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2013 - April 2015
Job Food Safety Consultant at Stephen Hufford HACCP and Food Safety Consulting
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Allison Wyrwicz Allison Wyrwicz Greater Chicago Area Details
Allison Wyrwicz's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Brand Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Dina LaSala Dina LaSala Greater Chicago Area Details
Dina LaSala's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2013 - June 2014
Job Receptionist at Arrow Electronics
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Erik Armstrong Erik Armstrong Greater Chicago Area Details
Erik Armstrong's Ferrara Candy Company Experience December 2013 - May 2014
Job MBA Student at Saint Xavier University, Chicago
Industry Military
Experience
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

Ray Bartels Ray Bartels Lombard, Illinois Details
Ray Bartels's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Account Manager, CoManufacturing
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Alanna Stillo Alanna Stillo Greater Chicago Area Details
Alanna Stillo's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Operations Business Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Corina Hernandez Corina Hernandez Greater Chicago Area Details
Corina Hernandez's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2012 - July 2014
Job Masters of Forensic Sciences with Quality Control/ Quality Assurance experience
Industry Research
Experience
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

Elizabeth Huckabee Elizabeth Huckabee La Fayette, Georgia Details
Elizabeth Huckabee's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2011 - September 2014
Job Employee Relations and Hiring Manager at M & M Industries, Inc.
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Kay Willprecht Kay Willprecht Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Kay Willprecht's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Fulfillment Coordinator at U.S. Bank
Industry Insurance
Experience
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)

Christine Richardson Christine Richardson Chicago, Illinois Details
Christine Richardson's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Compensation and Benefits Analyst at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Anna Gralczyk Anna Gralczyk Greater Chicago Area Details
Anna Gralczyk's Ferrara Candy Company Experience December 2013 - Present
Job Sr. Analyst, Compensation and Benefits at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Faiz Patel Faiz Patel Greater Chicago Area Details
Faiz Patel's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Sr. Treasury Analyst at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Scott A. Knapper Scott A. Knapper Indianapolis, Indiana Area Details
Scott A. Knapper's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Sales and Marketing Leader at Peterson Farms, Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Stephanie Sowell Stephanie Sowell Crest Hill, Illinois Details
Stephanie Sowell's Ferrara Candy Company Experience December 2011 - February 2013
Job Quality Team Lead at Rich Products Corporation
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Lakeysha Love Lakeysha Love Chicago, Illinois Details
Lakeysha Love's Ferrara Candy Company Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Customer Service/Order Management at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Kathy Arevalo Kathy Arevalo Creston, Iowa Details
Kathy Arevalo's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2008 - May 2014
Job Quality Assurance Manager at CHS Inc.
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Vincent Santucci Vincent Santucci Chicago, Illinois Details
Vincent Santucci's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2013 - November 2013
Job Production Coordinator at Profile Plastics, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Rashad Barber Rashad Barber Dolton, Illinois Details
Rashad Barber's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Student at Northern Illinois University
Industry
Experience
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

Hailey Park Hailey Park East Lansing, Michigan Details
Hailey Park's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Student at Michigan State University
Industry Packaging and Containers
Experience
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

William Allen William Allen Hopkinton, Massachusetts Details
William Allen's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Sales Executive at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Wendy Chen Wendy Chen Toronto, Canada Area Details
Wendy Chen's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2014 - Present
Job P.Eng., Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Coordinator at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Ryan Sheets Ryan Sheets Greater Chicago Area Details
Ryan Sheets's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Director, Transportation Execution & Analytics at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

Jordan Foote Jordan Foote Des Moines, Iowa Details
Jordan Foote's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Student at Drake University
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Kevin Caress, MBA Kevin Caress, MBA Greater Chicago Area Details
Kevin Caress, MBA's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Senior Business AnalystSupply Chain at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Pamela Liarikos Pamela Liarikos Orland Park, Illinois Details
Pamela Liarikos's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Engineering Systems Administrator at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Executive Office
Experience
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.)

Mark LeFevour Mark LeFevour Greater Chicago Area Details
Mark LeFevour's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job Student at Indiana University BloomingtonKelley School of Business
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Grace Summers Grace Summers Greater Chicago Area Details
Grace Summers's Ferrara Candy Company Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Consultant at Deloitte
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
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

Margaret Cooke, CCP, GRP, CEBS Margaret Cooke, CCP, GRP, CEBS Greater Chicago Area Details
Margaret Cooke, CCP, GRP, CEBS's Ferrara Candy Company Experience 2013 - 2014
Job
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Peter Goldman Peter Goldman Greater Chicago Area Details
Peter Goldman's Ferrara Candy Company Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Director Seasonal Confections at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Emmanuel Malasaga Emmanuel Malasaga Greater Chicago Area Details
Emmanuel Malasaga's Ferrara Candy Company Experience February 2014 - May 2015
Job Associate Brand Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Packaging and Containers
Experience
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

Sara Acomb Sara Acomb Cincinnati Area Details
Sara Acomb's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2014 - Present
Job at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Shannon Snow Shannon Snow Greater Chicago Area Details
Shannon Snow's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Plant Controller at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Mark Mullen Mark Mullen Beachwood, Ohio Details
Mark Mullen's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2014 - February 2015
Job Senior Manager, Global Training and Development at Aleris
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
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

William (Bill) Plumlee William (Bill) Plumlee Greater Los Angeles Area Details
William (Bill) Plumlee's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Corporate Legal Executive
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Jim Kerrigan Jim Kerrigan Greater Chicago Area Details
Jim Kerrigan's Ferrara Candy Company Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Plant Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Kristin Flood Kristin Flood Greater Chicago Area Details
Kristin Flood's Ferrara Candy Company Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Associate Brand Manager
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Rick Bergfeld Rick Bergfeld Greater Chicago Area Details
Rick Bergfeld's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 2014 - March 2015
Job Cisco Network Architect
Industry Computer Networking
Experience
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

Chris Fewkes Chris Fewkes Greater Chicago Area Details
Chris Fewkes's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Plant Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Brandon Sagotz Brandon Sagotz Greater Chicago Area Details
Brandon Sagotz's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Sr. Manager Customer Marketing and Trade Relations at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Ankita Shah Ankita Shah Greater Chicago Area Details
Ankita Shah's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2012 - May 2014
Job Demand Planner/VMI Planner at Ferrara Pan Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Ken Peters Ken Peters Tinley Park, Illinois Details
Ken Peters's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Director of Tax & Treasury at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Christopher Rollings Christopher Rollings Greater Chicago Area Details
Christopher Rollings's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2008 - June 2011
Job Network Production Planner at Kraft Foods Group
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Christine Krueger Christine Krueger Greater Chicago Area Details
Christine Krueger's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Marketing Consultant/Acting Senior Brand Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Sarah (Goodridge) Roberts Sarah (Goodridge) Roberts Greater Chicago Area Details
Sarah (Goodridge) Roberts's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2014 - Present
Job VMI Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Daniel Dalton Daniel Dalton Greater Chicago Area Details
Daniel Dalton's Ferrara Candy Company Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Manager, FP&A at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Richard Hofmeister, MBA Richard Hofmeister, MBA Greater Chicago Area Details
Richard Hofmeister, MBA's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Financial Controller at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Accounting
Experience
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

Amy Ciaglo Amy Ciaglo Greater Chicago Area Details
Amy Ciaglo's Ferrara Candy Company Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Associate Brand Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Cory Dimmitt Cory Dimmitt Forest Park, Illinois Details
Cory Dimmitt's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Material Planner for Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

Chad Hills Chad Hills Greater Chicago Area Details
Chad Hills's Ferrara Candy Company Experience 2013 - 2014
Job Transportation Manager at method products pbc
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Brenda Wright, CCP, GRP Brenda Wright, CCP, GRP Greater Chicago Area Details
Brenda Wright, CCP, GRP's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Senior Compensation & HRIS Analyst at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
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

Allen Aldridge Allen Aldridge Greater New York City Area Details
Allen Aldridge's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2013 - September 2014
Job Senior Packaging Engineer at Wrigley
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Debra Weg Debra Weg Worthington, Minnesota Details
Debra Weg's Ferrara Candy Company Experience 2012 - Present
Job National Account Manager at Ferrara Candy Co
Industry Food Production
Experience
Ferrara Candy Company   2012 - Present

Education
Dordt College   1983 — 1987
BS, Business Administration

Danielle Rivera-Gonzalzles Danielle Rivera-Gonzalzles Greater Chicago Area Details
Danielle Rivera-Gonzalzles's Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2014 - Present
Job R&D Lab Coordinator, Ferrara Candy Co.
Industry Research
Experience
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

Jason Havlin Jason Havlin Greater Chicago Area Details
Jason Havlin's Ferrara Candy Company Experience 2014 - Present
Job
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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)

Paul Dean Paul Dean Greater Chicago Area Details
Paul Dean's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2012 - July 2013
Job Strategic Sourcing Category Manager Ingredients at Smithfield Foods
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

David Janik David Janik Greater Chicago Area Details
David Janik's Ferrara Candy Company Experience December 2013 - January 2015
Job Associate Brand Manager Iconic Brands at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Deborah Blumenfeld Deborah Blumenfeld Greater Chicago Area Details
Deborah Blumenfeld's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Vendor Managed Inventory Analyst at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Nicholas Tolzien Nicholas Tolzien Arlington Heights, Illinois Details
Nicholas Tolzien's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Quality Assurance & Control Manager @ Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Internet
Experience
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

Vince Rubio Vince Rubio Greater Chicago Area Details
Vince Rubio's Ferrara Candy Company Experience 1999 - 2009
Job Maintenance Team Leader at Rich Products Corporation
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Audra Gile Audra Gile Topeka, Kansas Details
Audra Gile's Ferrara Candy Company Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Laboratory Director at Kansas Department of Agriculture
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

Thomas Hummel Thomas Hummel Greater Omaha Area Details
Thomas Hummel's Ferrara Candy Company Experience July 2013 - March 2015
Job at Creston, ia
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
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

Angie Castejon Angie Castejon Greater Chicago Area Details
Angie Castejon's Ferrara Candy Company Experience October 2000 - Present
Job Human Resources at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Jennifer Rehnelt Jennifer Rehnelt Round Lake, Minnesota Details
Jennifer Rehnelt's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2012 - May 2013
Job Logistics Analyst at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

Glenn Fink Glenn Fink Greater Chicago Area Details
Glenn Fink's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2006 - Present
Job Cost Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
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

Tasneem Bhujwalla Tasneem Bhujwalla Toronto, Canada Area Details
Tasneem Bhujwalla's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2011 - 2014
Job Actively looking for new opportunity
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Glenn Fink Glenn Fink Chicago, Illinois Details
Glenn Fink's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2006 - Present
Job Cost Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
Ferrara Candy Company   June 2006 - Present

Education
Illinois State University

Walter S. Walczak Walter S. Walczak Guilderland, New York Details
Walter S. Walczak's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 1999 - August 1999
Job Engineer at Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
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

Denis Grimes Denis Grimes Signal Mountain, Tennessee Details
Denis Grimes's Ferrara Candy Company Experience February 2009 - February 2013
Job
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
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

ROSE RUBIO ROSE RUBIO United States Details
ROSE RUBIO's Ferrara Candy Company Experience January 1991 - Present
Job
Industry
Experience
Ferrara Candy Company   January 1991 - Present

Education
Lewis University   1991 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Greg Land Greg Land Dunlap, Tennessee Details
Greg Land's Ferrara Candy Company Experience March 2005 - Present
Job Operations Manager at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
Ferrara Candy Company   March 2005 - Present

Education
Covenant College   2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Management

Nathaniel Holland, CPA Nathaniel Holland, CPA Chattanooga, Tennessee Details
Nathaniel Holland, CPA's Ferrara Candy Company Experience June 2014 - September 2014
Job Senior Account at Grain Craft
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

Jesse Rubio SR. Jesse Rubio SR. Oak Lawn, Illinois Details
Jesse Rubio SR.'s Ferrara Candy Company Experience September 2013 - Present
Job supervisor shipping receiving at Ferrara Candy Company
Industry Food Production
Experience
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

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