First Alert
Industry: Company
DescriptionFirst Alert is an American safety brand company, based in Aurora, Illinois. They make carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and other safety products like flashlights and fire escape ladders. Customer service: 1 (800) 323-9005 Parent organization: Newell Brands Headquarters: Aurora, IL CEO: Tom Russo (2006–) Founded: 1967 Subsidiary: Luma Home Inc.Popular productsSmoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors Security Safes Ladders Fire Extinguishers (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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First Alert Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Joe Messner Joe Messner's First Alert Experience 1996 - 1998
Job Chairman at Doskocil Manufacturing d/b/a Petmate
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Petmate June 2014 - Present
Petmate January 2011 - June 2014
Bushnell August 1999 - August 2008
First Alert 1996 - 1998
Bausch & Lomb January 1981 - April 1995
Education
Suffolk University 1977 — 1979
MBA, Management
Stonehill College 1970 — 1974
BS, Accounting
Petmate June 2014 - Present
Petmate January 2011 - June 2014
Bushnell August 1999 - August 2008
First Alert 1996 - 1998
Bausch & Lomb January 1981 - April 1995
Education
Suffolk University 1977 — 1979
MBA, Management
Stonehill College 1970 — 1974
BS, Accounting
Lily Kunz Lily Kunz's First Alert Experience January 1998 - November 1999
Job Strategic Brand and Marketing Leadership | New Product Development | Integrated Marketing | Digital Marketing Activation
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Kunzsulting March 2011 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. May 2010 - January 2011
Sunstar/John O. Butler 2007 - May 2010
Sears Holdings Corp February 2004 - June 2007
Kunzsulting, Inc. September 2001 - December 2003
Jarden Consumer Solutions, formerly Sunbeam November 2000 - June 2001
First Alert January 1998 - November 1999
Alberto-Culver 1993 - 1997
Coty, Jovan, Yardley of London, Beecham Cosmetics, Quintessence Fragrances 1983 - 1993
Skills
Brand Development, Product Development, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Positioning..., New Business Launch, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, License Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Mail, Thought Leadership, Creative Direction, Product Launch, Innovation, FMCG, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Personal Care, Business Development, Customer Service, Consumer Insight, Retail Marketing, Strategic Brand..., Staff..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Retail, Marketing, Product Management, Leadership, Management, New Business Development, P&L Responsibility, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Strategy, Advertising, Market Analysis, Brand Architecture, B2B Marketing, SEM, Digital Media, SEO, Brand Awareness, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1991 — 1993
MBA
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree
Curie H.S. 1975 — 1979
Kunzsulting March 2011 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. May 2010 - January 2011
Sunstar/John O. Butler 2007 - May 2010
Sears Holdings Corp February 2004 - June 2007
Kunzsulting, Inc. September 2001 - December 2003
Jarden Consumer Solutions, formerly Sunbeam November 2000 - June 2001
First Alert January 1998 - November 1999
Alberto-Culver 1993 - 1997
Coty, Jovan, Yardley of London, Beecham Cosmetics, Quintessence Fragrances 1983 - 1993
Skills
Brand Development, Product Development, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Positioning..., New Business Launch, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, License Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Mail, Thought Leadership, Creative Direction, Product Launch, Innovation, FMCG, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Personal Care, Business Development, Customer Service, Consumer Insight, Retail Marketing, Strategic Brand..., Staff..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Retail, Marketing, Product Management, Leadership, Management, New Business Development, P&L Responsibility, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Strategy, Advertising, Market Analysis, Brand Architecture, B2B Marketing, SEM, Digital Media, SEO, Brand Awareness, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1991 — 1993
MBA
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree
Curie H.S. 1975 — 1979
Jean Dust Jean Dust's First Alert Experience August 1984 - March 1988
Job Account Specialist at The DATA Group of Companies
Industry Printing
Experience
The DATA Group of Companies May 2013 - Present
Arbonne International January 2008 - Present
Independent Print Provider March 2011 - May 2013
eDOC Communications March 2010 - March 2011
Genesis Press, Inc. September 2008 - March 2010
Elgin Printing, Inc. March 1992 - September 2008
Elgin Printing, Inc. March 1990 - March 1992
Joss Design Group March 1988 - March 1990
First Alert August 1984 - March 1988
First Alert / BRK Electronics June 1974 - September 1984
Skills
Variable Data Printing, PURLs, Digital Printing, Offset Printing, Print On Demand, Account Management, New Business Development, Catalogs, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, B2B, Print Management, Sales, Brochures, Trade Shows, Bindery, Advertising, Packaging, Email Marketing, Pre-press, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Graphic Design, Sales Management, Leadership, Direct Mail
Education
Illinois Valley Community College
Parkland College
The DATA Group of Companies May 2013 - Present
Arbonne International January 2008 - Present
Independent Print Provider March 2011 - May 2013
eDOC Communications March 2010 - March 2011
Genesis Press, Inc. September 2008 - March 2010
Elgin Printing, Inc. March 1992 - September 2008
Elgin Printing, Inc. March 1990 - March 1992
Joss Design Group March 1988 - March 1990
First Alert August 1984 - March 1988
First Alert / BRK Electronics June 1974 - September 1984
Skills
Variable Data Printing, PURLs, Digital Printing, Offset Printing, Print On Demand, Account Management, New Business Development, Catalogs, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, B2B, Print Management, Sales, Brochures, Trade Shows, Bindery, Advertising, Packaging, Email Marketing, Pre-press, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Graphic Design, Sales Management, Leadership, Direct Mail
Education
Illinois Valley Community College
Parkland College
Cathy Mojzis Cathy Mojzis's First Alert Experience February 2003 - September 2004
Job Marketing manager
Industry Market Research
Experience
Nielsen November 2011 - Present
Symphony IRI Group September 2007 - December 2010
Gladson January 2006 - December 2006
First Alert February 2003 - September 2004
Symphony IRI Group 1994 - 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., CRM
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, International Business with marketing emphasis
Lewis University 1990 — 1994
B.A., Marketing
Nielsen November 2011 - Present
Symphony IRI Group September 2007 - December 2010
Gladson January 2006 - December 2006
First Alert February 2003 - September 2004
Symphony IRI Group 1994 - 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., CRM
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, International Business with marketing emphasis
Lewis University 1990 — 1994
B.A., Marketing
David S. Buddingh David S. Buddingh's First Alert Experience 1991 - 1994
Job Partner at Buddingh & Associates, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Buddingh & Associates, Inc. April 1994 - Present
First Alert 1991 - 1994
First Alert/BRK Brands 1984 - 1991
Texas Instruments 1982 - May 1984
Texas Instruments 1980 - 1982
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Small Business, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Consumer Products, Management, Forecasting, Marketing, Coaching, Leadership, Nonprofits, Sales, Team Building, Advertising, Sales Management, Strategy
Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business 1980 — 1983
MBA, Business
Texas Tech University 1974 — 1976
BBA, Management
College of DuPage 1972 — 1973
General Studies
Buddingh & Associates, Inc. April 1994 - Present
First Alert 1991 - 1994
First Alert/BRK Brands 1984 - 1991
Texas Instruments 1982 - May 1984
Texas Instruments 1980 - 1982
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Market Research, Small Business, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Consumer Products, Management, Forecasting, Marketing, Coaching, Leadership, Nonprofits, Sales, Team Building, Advertising, Sales Management, Strategy
Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business 1980 — 1983
MBA, Business
Texas Tech University 1974 — 1976
BBA, Management
College of DuPage 1972 — 1973
General Studies
Margaret Eaton's First Alert Experience 2000 - 2008
Job Owner of The Beer Store LLC and May Apple Farms LLC
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Beer Store LLC December 2009 - Present
May Apple Farms LLC January 2008 - Present
First Alert 2000 - 2008
Skills
Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Management, Social Media, Marketing Management, Team Building, Forecasting, P&L Management, Retail
Education
University of Adelaide
The Beer Store LLC December 2009 - Present
May Apple Farms LLC January 2008 - Present
First Alert 2000 - 2008
Skills
Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales Management, Social Media, Marketing Management, Team Building, Forecasting, P&L Management, Retail
Education
University of Adelaide
Ben Hoffman Ben Hoffman's First Alert Experience August 2007 - January 2008
Job Engineering Project Manager at Fellowes
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Fellowes July 2015 - Present
Laird April 2015 - Present
Laird Technologies April 2012 - April 2015
Laird Technologies February 2008 - April 2012
First Alert August 2007 - January 2008
Toyota August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Electronics, Automation, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Product Design, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, SolidWorks, Customer Relations, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Project Coordination, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Team Leadership, Creative Direction
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management and Entrepreneurship
Lawrence Technological University 2003 — 2007
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Fellowes July 2015 - Present
Laird April 2015 - Present
Laird Technologies April 2012 - April 2015
Laird Technologies February 2008 - April 2012
First Alert August 2007 - January 2008
Toyota August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Electronics, Automation, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Product Design, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, SolidWorks, Customer Relations, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Project Coordination, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Management, Team Leadership, Creative Direction
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management and Entrepreneurship
Lawrence Technological University 2003 — 2007
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Tiffany Blum's First Alert Experience October 2012 - December 2012
Job Graphic Design Professional
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Claire's Accessories January 2013 - Present
First Alert October 2012 - December 2012
transactiv December 2011 - February 2012
Legend Creative September 2010 - October 2011
Gilchrist & Soames March 2006 - March 2009
Clopay Building Products March 2005 - December 2005
Whizbang June 2004 - August 2004
Metaphor Studio May 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Packaging, Layout, Graphics, Typography, Sketching, Logos, Business Cards, Invitations, Web Design, Mockups, Advertising, Branding, Brochures, Flyers, Illustrator, Branding, Customer Service, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Marketing
Education
Art Academy of Cincinnati 2001 — 2004
BFA
University of Cincinnati 1999 — 2001
Claire's Accessories January 2013 - Present
First Alert October 2012 - December 2012
transactiv December 2011 - February 2012
Legend Creative September 2010 - October 2011
Gilchrist & Soames March 2006 - March 2009
Clopay Building Products March 2005 - December 2005
Whizbang June 2004 - August 2004
Metaphor Studio May 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Packaging, Layout, Graphics, Typography, Sketching, Logos, Business Cards, Invitations, Web Design, Mockups, Advertising, Branding, Brochures, Flyers, Illustrator, Branding, Customer Service, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Marketing
Education
Art Academy of Cincinnati 2001 — 2004
BFA
University of Cincinnati 1999 — 2001
Matthew T. Hamm, MBA PMP ITIL's First Alert Experience 1995 - 1997
Job Senior Project Manager at SAIC
Industry Military
Experience
SAIC July 2012 - Present
Adventist Health System Information Services March 2011 - May 2012
MGM Mirage 2006 - 2011
Southern Nevada Harley Owners Group January 2010 - December 2010
Invensys Controls 2004 - 2006
Laidlaw August 2003 - May 2004
Lucent Technologies 1997 - 2002
First Alert 1995 - 1997
Northrop 1990 - 1995
U.S. Navy, Pacific Missile Test Center 1988 - 1990
Skills
PMP, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Security Clearance, Project Management, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Product Development, Team Building, Training, MS Project, CA Clarity, Open Workbench, Enterprise Wide..., Development Projects, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Process Improvement, Processes Development, Change Management, Management, Microsoft Project, ITIL, Integration, Leadership, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., PMO, Program Management, Testing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA, Business/ Information systems
University of Alaska Fairbanks
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
SAIC July 2012 - Present
Adventist Health System Information Services March 2011 - May 2012
MGM Mirage 2006 - 2011
Southern Nevada Harley Owners Group January 2010 - December 2010
Invensys Controls 2004 - 2006
Laidlaw August 2003 - May 2004
Lucent Technologies 1997 - 2002
First Alert 1995 - 1997
Northrop 1990 - 1995
U.S. Navy, Pacific Missile Test Center 1988 - 1990
Skills
PMP, ITIL v3 Foundations..., Security Clearance, Project Management, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Product Development, Team Building, Training, MS Project, CA Clarity, Open Workbench, Enterprise Wide..., Development Projects, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Process Improvement, Processes Development, Change Management, Management, Microsoft Project, ITIL, Integration, Leadership, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., PMO, Program Management, Testing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA, Business/ Information systems
University of Alaska Fairbanks
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Jamie McGlumphy's First Alert Experience May 2008 - June 2011
Job Home
Industry Executive Office
Experience
First Alert May 2008 - June 2011
Old World Industries October 2007 - May 2008
DBS Communications 2004 - 2007
Education
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2003
First Alert May 2008 - June 2011
Old World Industries October 2007 - May 2008
DBS Communications 2004 - 2007
Education
Northern Illinois University 1998 — 2003
Al Cuccinello's First Alert Experience January 1991 - January 1994
Job Adjunct Professor at Virginia College
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Virginia College June 2014 - Present
Florida Next October 2013 - Present
University of Central Florida Grow Florida Initiative March 2013 - Present
Keiser University November 2005 - August 2012
University of Phoenix January 2003 - January 2010
American Management Associates January 2003 - January 2005
Global Express Security January 2002 - January 2003
Protection One Security January 1998 - January 2001
Regal Electronics January 1994 - January 1998
First Alert January 1991 - January 1994
Skills
Customer Service, Small Business, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales, Marketing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, New Business Development, Coaching, Multiple Unit Management, Dealer and Franchisee..., Leadership Development, Budgets, Management, Event Planning, Teaching, Instructional Design, Academic Administration, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Training, Admissions, Adult Education, Student Affairs, Staff Development, Academic Advising, Enrollment Management
Education
Iona College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
SUNY Potsdam
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology
Virginia College June 2014 - Present
Florida Next October 2013 - Present
University of Central Florida Grow Florida Initiative March 2013 - Present
Keiser University November 2005 - August 2012
University of Phoenix January 2003 - January 2010
American Management Associates January 2003 - January 2005
Global Express Security January 2002 - January 2003
Protection One Security January 1998 - January 2001
Regal Electronics January 1994 - January 1998
First Alert January 1991 - January 1994
Skills
Customer Service, Small Business, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales, Marketing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, New Business Development, Coaching, Multiple Unit Management, Dealer and Franchisee..., Leadership Development, Budgets, Management, Event Planning, Teaching, Instructional Design, Academic Administration, Higher Education, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Training, Admissions, Adult Education, Student Affairs, Staff Development, Academic Advising, Enrollment Management
Education
Iona College
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
SUNY Potsdam
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology
Jim Sommerio's First Alert Experience January 1994 - February 1998
Job Director Operations and Engineering at MIJA Inc.
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
MIJA Inc. February 1998 - Present
First Alert January 1994 - February 1998
Arvin/Maremont June 1974 - December 1993
Skills
Negotiation, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Engineering, Program Management, Machining, Business Development, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Manufacturing Operations, 5S
Education
DePaul University 1988 — 1993
Bachler, Business
MIJA Inc. February 1998 - Present
First Alert January 1994 - February 1998
Arvin/Maremont June 1974 - December 1993
Skills
Negotiation, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Sales Management, Engineering, Program Management, Machining, Business Development, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Manufacturing Operations, 5S
Education
DePaul University 1988 — 1993
Bachler, Business
Kane Nakahara's First Alert Experience 1995 - 1997
Job Project Consultant at Independent Consultant
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Independent Consultant January 2007 - Present
Gates and Company 2007 - Present
Vertisync 2002 - Present
First Alert 1995 - 1997
New York Consulting Partners January 1990 - January 1995
Skills
Start-ups, Product Development, Business Development, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Professional Services, Medical Devices, Management Consulting, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, Corporate Development, Analytics, Business Process..., Strategic Partnerships, Due Diligence, Acquisition Integration, Product Management, Executive Management, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Operational Excellence, Private Equity, Change Management, International Business, P&L Management, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Consulting, SaaS
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1988 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Rice University 1980 — 1984
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Independent Consultant January 2007 - Present
Gates and Company 2007 - Present
Vertisync 2002 - Present
First Alert 1995 - 1997
New York Consulting Partners January 1990 - January 1995
Skills
Start-ups, Product Development, Business Development, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Professional Services, Medical Devices, Management Consulting, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, Corporate Development, Analytics, Business Process..., Strategic Partnerships, Due Diligence, Acquisition Integration, Product Management, Executive Management, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Operational Excellence, Private Equity, Change Management, International Business, P&L Management, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Go-to-market Strategy, Business Transformation, Strategic Consulting, SaaS
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1988 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Rice University 1980 — 1984
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Rosemarie Paeth's First Alert Experience 1986 - 1995
Job Admin Asst. at Royal Highlands POA
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
Royal Highlands POA Office ManagerKeaneAugust 1996 - June 2001
First Alert 1986 - 1995
Skills
Customer Service, Facilities Management, Microsoft Office, Administration, Management, Process Scheduler, Team Building, Sales, Account Management
Education
College of DuPage
Royal Highlands POA Office ManagerKeaneAugust 1996 - June 2001
First Alert 1986 - 1995
Skills
Customer Service, Facilities Management, Microsoft Office, Administration, Management, Process Scheduler, Team Building, Sales, Account Management
Education
College of DuPage
Ted Waffa's First Alert Experience 1987 - 1999
Job President, Performance Sales Group, Inc.
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Performance Sales Group, Inc. 1999 - Present
First Alert 1987 - 1999
FIRST ALERT/SUNBEAM 1987 - 1998
CITIZEN OF AMERICA CONSUMER ELECTRONICS GROUP 1985 - 1986
Human Engineered Software 1981 - 1984
Texas Instruments 1980 - 1981
Mucci Buick 1976 - 1980
Skills
New Business Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Product Development, Negotiation, Sales Management, National Accounts, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Team Building, Pricing, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Management, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Forecasting
Education
Michigan State University
BS
Performance Sales Group, Inc. 1999 - Present
First Alert 1987 - 1999
FIRST ALERT/SUNBEAM 1987 - 1998
CITIZEN OF AMERICA CONSUMER ELECTRONICS GROUP 1985 - 1986
Human Engineered Software 1981 - 1984
Texas Instruments 1980 - 1981
Mucci Buick 1976 - 1980
Skills
New Business Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Product Development, Negotiation, Sales Management, National Accounts, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Team Building, Pricing, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Management, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Forecasting
Education
Michigan State University
BS
Daniel Ziem's First Alert Experience November 1991 - December 1992
Job Mechanical Engineering Professional
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
System Sensor January 2012 - Present
MicroSun Technologies 2008 - April 2012
Delphi September 2005 - July 2008
Eaton September 1995 - September 2002
Otto Engineering December 1992 - September 1995
First Alert November 1991 - December 1992
ITW Switches June 1987 - November 1991
Skills
Injection Molding, FMEA, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Pro Engineer, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Electronics, Process Improvement, Electrical Engineering, PPAP, GD&T, Kaizen, Engineering Management, Program Management, Product Development, APQP
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1987
System Sensor January 2012 - Present
MicroSun Technologies 2008 - April 2012
Delphi September 2005 - July 2008
Eaton September 1995 - September 2002
Otto Engineering December 1992 - September 1995
First Alert November 1991 - December 1992
ITW Switches June 1987 - November 1991
Skills
Injection Molding, FMEA, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA, Automotive, Mechanical Engineering, Pro Engineer, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Electronics, Process Improvement, Electrical Engineering, PPAP, GD&T, Kaizen, Engineering Management, Program Management, Product Development, APQP
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1987
Richard Timmons's First Alert Experience January 1984 - January 1997
Job President & CSO at 3RD Coast PR, LLC
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
3rd Coast Public Relations October 2011 - Present
Ruth Lake Country Club Inc 2011 - 2013
Wheatley & Timmons January 2000 - September 2011
Waxman Industries October 1997 - January 2000
First Alert January 1984 - January 1997
FIREX 1981 - 1984
Wilton Industries 1980 - 1981
Skills
Consumer Products, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Advertising, Product Launch, Internal Communications, B2B, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Management, Sales, Start-ups, Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Management..., Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Press Releases, Online Marketing, Market Research, Trade Shows, Brand Management
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
Stevens Institute of Technology 1969 — 1972
B.S., Chemistry
Fairfield Prep 1964 — 1968
College Prep
3rd Coast Public Relations October 2011 - Present
Ruth Lake Country Club Inc 2011 - 2013
Wheatley & Timmons January 2000 - September 2011
Waxman Industries October 1997 - January 2000
First Alert January 1984 - January 1997
FIREX 1981 - 1984
Wilton Industries 1980 - 1981
Skills
Consumer Products, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Media Relations, Social Media, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Advertising, Product Launch, Internal Communications, B2B, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Management, Sales, Start-ups, Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Management..., Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Press Releases, Online Marketing, Market Research, Trade Shows, Brand Management
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1978 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
Stevens Institute of Technology 1969 — 1972
B.S., Chemistry
Fairfield Prep 1964 — 1968
College Prep
Joe Budimier's First Alert Experience August 1996 - December 1999
Job Collateral Reviewer at PNC Mortgage
Industry Financial Services
Experience
PNC Mortgage March 2012 - Present
Wells Fargo March 2011 - March 2012
Allstate Appraisal November 2009 - March 2011
Wachovia Mortgage April 2004 - February 2010
Wachovia 2004 - 2008
JMS Appraisal Group January 2002 - April 2004
Maple Chase / Invensys June 2000 - July 2001
First Alert August 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Appraisals, Residential Homes, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Single Family Homes, Real Estate, Valuation, Product Development
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1990 — 1993
Master's, Business Administration
University of Illinois at Chicago 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
PNC Mortgage March 2012 - Present
Wells Fargo March 2011 - March 2012
Allstate Appraisal November 2009 - March 2011
Wachovia Mortgage April 2004 - February 2010
Wachovia 2004 - 2008
JMS Appraisal Group January 2002 - April 2004
Maple Chase / Invensys June 2000 - July 2001
First Alert August 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Appraisals, Residential Homes, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Single Family Homes, Real Estate, Valuation, Product Development
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1990 — 1993
Master's, Business Administration
University of Illinois at Chicago 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Jeff Chelini's First Alert Experience March 1992 - February 1998
Job EMC Engineer at Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc.
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc. March 1998 - Present
First Alert March 1992 - February 1998
Skills
Testing, Test Equipment, Electromagnetic..., RF, Spectrum Analyzer, Electromagnetics
Education
DeVRY University 1988 — 1991
BSEET, Electronics
Joliet Junior College 1986 — 1988
Biological, microbiological and chemical sciences, math, english, physics, anatomy and phisiology
Minooka Community High School 1982 — 1986
Diploma, Math, Science, Chemistry
Elite Electronic Engineering, Inc. March 1998 - Present
First Alert March 1992 - February 1998
Skills
Testing, Test Equipment, Electromagnetic..., RF, Spectrum Analyzer, Electromagnetics
Education
DeVRY University 1988 — 1991
BSEET, Electronics
Joliet Junior College 1986 — 1988
Biological, microbiological and chemical sciences, math, english, physics, anatomy and phisiology
Minooka Community High School 1982 — 1986
Diploma, Math, Science, Chemistry
Rebecca Bello's First Alert Experience 2001 - 2008
Job Strategic Marketing and Branding Consultant at
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Independent Consultant September 2009 - Present
Jarden Branded Consumables / First Alert July 2008 - January 2010
Jarden Branded Consumables / First Alert May 2007 - July 2008
First Alert 2001 - 2008
BRK Brands, Inc. / First Alert May 2001 - May 2007
Cox Automation May 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Management, Analysis, Marketing Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Merchandising, Marketing Research, Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration / Marketing
Independent Consultant September 2009 - Present
Jarden Branded Consumables / First Alert July 2008 - January 2010
Jarden Branded Consumables / First Alert May 2007 - July 2008
First Alert 2001 - 2008
BRK Brands, Inc. / First Alert May 2001 - May 2007
Cox Automation May 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Management, Analysis, Marketing Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Merchandising, Marketing Research, Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration / Marketing
Bill Brouse's First Alert Experience May 1984 - June 1997
Job Independent Consumer Goods Professional
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Penta Products February 2006 - Present
Thermos 2005 - 2005
Aero Products International Inc. 1997 - 2003
First Alert May 1984 - June 1997
Chesebrough-Ponds 1971 - 1984
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1992 — 1994
mba, business
Miami University 1967 — 1970
BS, Business
Penta Products February 2006 - Present
Thermos 2005 - 2005
Aero Products International Inc. 1997 - 2003
First Alert May 1984 - June 1997
Chesebrough-Ponds 1971 - 1984
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1992 — 1994
mba, business
Miami University 1967 — 1970
BS, Business
Jeffrey J. Pawlicki's First Alert Experience 1986 - 1989
Job Senior Project Engineer at Molex
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Laura Loding's First Alert Experience 1993 - 1998
Job Independent Information Technology and Services Professional
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
ABC Computer August 2002 - Present
First Alert 1993 - 1998
Kemper Insurance 1986 - 1992
Skills
HP, Small Business, Access, Consulting, User Interface Design, Computer Security, Management Consulting, Web Design, Software Development, Microsoft Technologies, Security, Architecture, Information Management, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology, Network Security, New Business Development, Virtualization, Coaching, VMware, IIS, Spyware, Databases, Disaster Recovery
Education
Judson University 1998 — 2000
BA, Management and Leadership
Appalachian Bible College 1981 — 1983
ABC Computer August 2002 - Present
First Alert 1993 - 1998
Kemper Insurance 1986 - 1992
Skills
HP, Small Business, Access, Consulting, User Interface Design, Computer Security, Management Consulting, Web Design, Software Development, Microsoft Technologies, Security, Architecture, Information Management, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology, Network Security, New Business Development, Virtualization, Coaching, VMware, IIS, Spyware, Databases, Disaster Recovery
Education
Judson University 1998 — 2000
BA, Management and Leadership
Appalachian Bible College 1981 — 1983
Mark Karolich's First Alert Experience August 2000 - October 2003
Job SVP Finance eCommerce/Consumer Division at FTD
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
FTD - eCommerce/Consumer Division April 2015 - Present
FTD - eCommerce Division February 2009 - April 2015
FTD - Florist Division April 2006 - February 2009
Jarden Corporation October 2003 - April 2006
First Alert August 2000 - October 2003
DocuSystems (a spin-off of Rand McNally) February 1995 - August 2000
Baxter Healthcare July 1989 - February 1995
Price Waterhouse Coopers August 1986 - July 1989
Skills
Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Finance, Income Statement, Accounting, Consolidation, Mergers, Internal Controls, Corporate Finance, GAAP, SEC filings, US GAAP, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Variance Analysis, Executive Management, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flow Forecasting, CPA, Acquisition Integration, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Accounting, P&L, SEC Filings
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1994 — 1998
MBA, Finance & Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1982 — 1986
BS, Accountancy
FTD - eCommerce/Consumer Division April 2015 - Present
FTD - eCommerce Division February 2009 - April 2015
FTD - Florist Division April 2006 - February 2009
Jarden Corporation October 2003 - April 2006
First Alert August 2000 - October 2003
DocuSystems (a spin-off of Rand McNally) February 1995 - August 2000
Baxter Healthcare July 1989 - February 1995
Price Waterhouse Coopers August 1986 - July 1989
Skills
Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Finance, Income Statement, Accounting, Consolidation, Mergers, Internal Controls, Corporate Finance, GAAP, SEC filings, US GAAP, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Variance Analysis, Executive Management, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flow Forecasting, CPA, Acquisition Integration, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Accounting, P&L, SEC Filings
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1994 — 1998
MBA, Finance & Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1982 — 1986
BS, Accountancy
Karoline Kellam, SPHR's First Alert Experience May 1995 - May 2000
Job Human Resources Professional
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Safer Foundation August 2005 - May 2007
DMX Music July 2000 - April 2002
First Alert May 1995 - May 2000
Skills
Performance Management, Team Building, HRIS, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Management, Employee Relations, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Northern Illinois University 1991 — 1994
B.S., Management
Safer Foundation August 2005 - May 2007
DMX Music July 2000 - April 2002
First Alert May 1995 - May 2000
Skills
Performance Management, Team Building, HRIS, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Management, Employee Relations, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Northern Illinois University 1991 — 1994
B.S., Management
Cheryl Shoudis's First Alert Experience November 1995 - August 1998
Job Key Customer Manager at Nestle Waters
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Nestle Waters December 2009 - Present
Georgia-Pacific LLC May 2002 - September 2009
Georgia-Pacific August 1998 - May 2002
First Alert November 1995 - August 1998
Whirlpool Corporation June 1992 - November 1995
Education
Governors State University 1992 — 1995
BA, Accounting
Nestle Waters December 2009 - Present
Georgia-Pacific LLC May 2002 - September 2009
Georgia-Pacific August 1998 - May 2002
First Alert November 1995 - August 1998
Whirlpool Corporation June 1992 - November 1995
Education
Governors State University 1992 — 1995
BA, Accounting
Jenny Gump's First Alert Experience April 2010 - June 2011
Job Staff Accountant/Payroll Manager
Industry Accounting
Experience
Evans Food Group January 2014 - Present
William Lau and Company January 2013 - March 2013
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. May 2012 - November 2012
Millennium Pharmacy Systems June 2011 - March 2012
First Alert April 2010 - June 2011
Dental Network of America June 2008 - September 2009
La-Z-Boy October 2006 - March 2008
Destiny Health June 2006 - October 2006
The True Blue Company April 2005 - April 2006
Stockyards Packaging June 2004 - November 2004
Skills
General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accruals, Balance, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Physical Inventory, Inventory Control, Inventory Analysis, ADP Payroll, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Accounting, Auditing, Bank Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, QuickBooks, Budgets, Microsoft Excel
Education
Purdue University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor, Accounting
Indiana State University
BA, Mathematics
Evans Food Group January 2014 - Present
William Lau and Company January 2013 - March 2013
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. May 2012 - November 2012
Millennium Pharmacy Systems June 2011 - March 2012
First Alert April 2010 - June 2011
Dental Network of America June 2008 - September 2009
La-Z-Boy October 2006 - March 2008
Destiny Health June 2006 - October 2006
The True Blue Company April 2005 - April 2006
Stockyards Packaging June 2004 - November 2004
Skills
General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accruals, Balance, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Physical Inventory, Inventory Control, Inventory Analysis, ADP Payroll, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Accounting, Auditing, Bank Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, QuickBooks, Budgets, Microsoft Excel
Education
Purdue University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor, Accounting
Indiana State University
BA, Mathematics
David C. Arendt's First Alert Experience 1999 - 2003
Job Graphic Designer/Art Director at Digital Concepts, LLC
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Digital Concepts, LLC September 1997 - Present
FIRST ALERT 1999 - 2003
Freelance - On-site January 1993 - 2003
La Leche League International, Inc. Publications January 1991 - January 1993
Skills
Packaging, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Illustration, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Typography, Brochures, Posters, Logos, Layout, Graphics, Email Marketing, Photography, Social Media, Creative Direction, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Pre-press
Education
Triton-College 1987 — 1990
Associate of Applied Science, Advertising Art
American Academy of Art
Illustration, design, and computer graphics studies
Triton-College
Associate of Applied Science, Advertising Art; Illustration, design, and computer graphics studies
Triton-College
Associate of Applied Science, Advertising Art; Illustration, design, and computer graphics studies
Digital Concepts, LLC September 1997 - Present
FIRST ALERT 1999 - 2003
Freelance - On-site January 1993 - 2003
La Leche League International, Inc. Publications January 1991 - January 1993
Skills
Packaging, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Illustration, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, Typography, Brochures, Posters, Logos, Layout, Graphics, Email Marketing, Photography, Social Media, Creative Direction, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Pre-press
Education
Triton-College 1987 — 1990
Associate of Applied Science, Advertising Art
American Academy of Art
Illustration, design, and computer graphics studies
Triton-College
Associate of Applied Science, Advertising Art; Illustration, design, and computer graphics studies
Triton-College
Associate of Applied Science, Advertising Art; Illustration, design, and computer graphics studies
Abra Cosma's First Alert Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Operations Manager & FSO at Firebird Analytical Solutions & Technologies
Industry Defense & Space
Experience
Zayna's Delight March 2014 - Present
Firebird Analytical Solutions & Technologies September 2012 - Present
Pelstar LLC 2002 - 2006
Sunbeam Products, Inc. 2000 - 2002
First Alert 2000 - 2002
Credit Libanais 1997 - 1999
McDougal Littell 1996 - 1996
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC 1993 - 1996
Skills
Product Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Product Management, Market Research, Global Marketing, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, B2B, Brand Management, International Business, Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
INSEAD 1996 — 1997
MBA
Institut catholique de Paris 1990 — 1991
Business French
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III) 1990 — 1991
French Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1990
AB, French, Accounting
Zayna's Delight March 2014 - Present
Firebird Analytical Solutions & Technologies September 2012 - Present
Pelstar LLC 2002 - 2006
Sunbeam Products, Inc. 2000 - 2002
First Alert 2000 - 2002
Credit Libanais 1997 - 1999
McDougal Littell 1996 - 1996
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC 1993 - 1996
Skills
Product Development, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Product Management, Market Research, Global Marketing, Forecasting, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, B2B, Brand Management, International Business, Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
INSEAD 1996 — 1997
MBA
Institut catholique de Paris 1990 — 1991
Business French
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III) 1990 — 1991
French Studies
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1990
AB, French, Accounting
Frank Lazzara's First Alert Experience March 2011 - June 2011
Job Student at North Central College
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Jarden Corporation June 2011 - August 2011
FIRST ALERT March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Pro Tools, Mac OS X
Education
North Central College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Jarden Corporation June 2011 - August 2011
FIRST ALERT March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Pro Tools, Mac OS X
Education
North Central College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Deloitte
PwC
Ernst & Young
Walgreens
Procter & Gamble
KPMG
PricewaterhouseCoopers
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