FORCE America
Industry: Hydraulics company
DescriptionFORCE America, Inc. is a privately held mobile hydraulics distribution and manufacturing company specializing in mobile hydraulic systems, components and replacement parts. Headquarters: Burnsville, MN Founded: 1976 Number of employees: 328 (end 2015) Number of locations: 15 (2016) Subsidiaries: PreCise Mobile Resource Management, Atlanta Powertrain & Hydraulics Inc., VariTech Industries, Inc Type of business: Privately held company
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FORCE America Employees
Rockwell Automation October 2014 - Present
Telkonet March 2013 - November 2013
FORCE America June 2006 - March 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, CSS, Graphic Design, Embedded Linux, Arch Linux, Gentoo Linux, Debian, Red Hat Linux, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Python, Bash, SQL, Ruby, Gtk+, Embedded Software, Virtualization, GTK+, Agile Methodologies, Software Documentation, Scrum
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
Judson University 2005 — 2006
FORCE America April 2013 - Present
FORCE America April 2011 - April 2013
Power Test Inc. July 2003 - April 2011
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Engineering, Engineering Management, Process Improvement
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
ITT Technical Institute-Greenfield 2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Centare Group September 2010 - Present
FORCE America October 2005 - September 2010
Professional System Analysis May 2005 - October 2005
Skills
ASP.NET MVC, Scrum, C#, Agile Methodologies, TFS, Software Development, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, .NET, WPF, XML, LINQ, WCF
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2001 — 2005
Software Engineer, Engineering
HUSCO International October 2013 - Present
Joy Global September 2011 - September 2013
FORCE America January 2010 - September 2011
Helwig Carbon Brush January 2010 - June 2010
URS Corporation March 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, CQA, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, DMAIC, Leadership, Manufacturing, ISO, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing..., Engineering, Engineering Management, Kanban, Machining, Quality System, Quality Management, Solidworks
Education
UW-Platteville 2013 — 2015
Masters of Science in Engineering, Engineering/Industrial Management and Engineering Design
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Operations Management and Industrial Engineer
Archer Daniels Midland Company August 2014 - Present
Archer Daniels Midland April 2012 - August 2014
Decker Truck Line Inc. June 2011 - April 2012
Iowa State University February 2011 - May 2011
FORCE America August 2008 - August 2009
Iowa Central Community College March 2008 - May 2008
Hy-Vee December 2003 - February 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Data Analysis, Social Networking, Social Media, Public Speaking, Outlook, Team Building
Education
Iowa State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Business Management
Iowa Central Community College 2007 — 2008
Associate's degree, Business
Dematic North America June 2015 - August 2015
FORCE America June 2014 - August 2014
Stickney-Forest View Public Library District June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, C Programming, Time Management, Organization, Time & Attendance, Leadership
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Fach Hochschule Lübeck 2015 — 2016
Electrical Engineering
Saint Joseph High School 2009 — 2013
FORCE America December 2014 - Present
FORCE America June 2013 - December 2014
FORCE America June 2012 - August 2012
Parker Hannifin May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Supply Chain, Hydraulics, Warehousing, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Training, Engineering, Manufacturing, Inventory Management
Education
Texas A&M University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial Distribution, GPA: 3.214
Cameron December 2014 - Present
Cameron October 2012 - December 2014
Cameron August 2011 - October 2012
4front Engineering Soultions June 2011 - August 2011
FORCE America May 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Subsea Engineering, Subsea Controls, Project Engineering, Control Systems Design, Drilling Controls, API 16D, R&D, MUX Controls, Finite Element Analysis, Valve Design, Qualification Testing, CAD, Hydraulics, Troubleshooting, Inventor, HVAC, Valves, Manufacturing
Education
Texas Tech University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
UnitedHealth Group December 2014 - Present
Best Buy 2009 - 2014
Genz-Ryan Plumbing & Heating 2006 - 2009
FORCE America 2005 - 2006
ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 2004 - 2005
New Horizon Academy 1996 - 2004
Skills
Human Resources, Process Improvement, Coaching, Employee Relations, Training, Employee Training, Training Facilitation, Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, SharePoint..., SharePoint, Budgets, Talent Management, Organizational..., Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Customer Service, Sales, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Hiring, Workshop Facilitation, Project Management, Applicant Tracking..., Time Management, Large Group Facilitation, Training & Development, Succession Planning, Project Coordination, Curriculum Development, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Management Development, Invoice Processing, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Accruals, Prioritization
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2014
Professional HR Certification Exam Preparation
St. Cloud State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Early Childhood Education, 3.8
Normandale Community College 2014 — 2014
Certification, Business Coaching
FORCE America August 2013 - Present
FORCE America January 2012 - August 2013
Rockwell Collins June 2010 - December 2011
Iowa State University August 2009 - May 2010
Iowa State University April 2008 - May 2010
Spirit AeroSystems May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Matlab, Fortran, Simulink, ANSYS, Subversion, Doors, Eclipse, SQL, CATIA, Enovia, ClearQuest, ClearCase, Red Hat Linux, Microsoft Office, Python, SolidWorks, Project Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Operations, General
Iowa State University 2006 — 2010
BS, Aerospace Engineering
Rogers High School 2003 — 2006
FORCE America August 2013 - Present
Stoughton Trailers, LLC September 2012 - August 2013
DeVry University 2011 - 2012
Yaskawa Electric America 2007 - 2012
Magnetek November 1985 - December 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, Shipping, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, Oracle HR, Iso 9000, Quality Auditing
Education
DeVry University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Waukesha County Technical College 2005 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Management
Waukesha South HS 1980 — 1983
FORCE America January 2012 - Present
Sigma Aldrich March 2011 - August 2011
GE Healthcare September 2010 - December 2010
GE Healthcare April 2010 - August 2010
Gardner Bender 1994 - 2009
Enerpac 1978 - 1994
Holiday Cup Co. 1973 - 1978
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 6S, Purchasing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, MRP, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Materials Management, Kanban, Inventory Management, Pricing, SAP, Procurement, Inventory Control, ERP, Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Education
APICS
Production and Inventory Control
Milwaukee Area Technical College
30+ credits emphasizing Business and Math studies at Milwaukee Area Technical College
East Side Ovens Inc August 2015 - Present
Assurant January 2015 - August 2015
FORCE America June 2013 - January 2015
Johnson Controls June 2011 - May 2013
Milwaukee School of Engineering May 2011 - May 2013
Girl Scouts of Manitou Council May 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Java, C, C++, Embedded Systems, Public Speaking, Organization, Group Work, Leadership, Assembly Language, Eclipse, Embedded C, Software Development, Technical Support, Agile Application..., Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Teamwork
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2009 — 2013
B.S., Computer Engineering
Crystal Lake Central High School 2004 — 2009
Parker Hannifin - Chelsea Products Div. October 2013 - Present
Essential Glass Films April 2012 - October 2013
SGT Distributors, Inc. April 2006 - September 2011
FleetPride November 2003 - March 2006
FORCE America October 2000 - May 2003
Florig Equipment April 1983 - October 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Account Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Product Management, Inventory Management, Business Planning, Forecasting, Team Building, Budgets, Team Leadership, Sales, Business Strategy, Business Development, Management, Sales Process, Training, B2B
Education
Andover College 1989 — 1991
Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration, 3.9 GPA
North Shore Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Preferred Oil June 2011 - Present
Del Monte Fresh November 2009 - June 2011
Manufacturing - Hydraulic September 2000 - February 2009
FORCE America 2005 - 2009
Force America Inc 2000 - 2009
Restoration / Shorewood, IL January 2000 - September 2000
Harley-Davidson January 1997 - January 2000
Riverboat Casino / Joliet, Il September 1993 - January 1997
Skills
Operations Management, Outlook, Project Management, Training, Management, Access, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Microsoft Word, Sales, SAP, Program Management, Time Management, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Sourcing, Teamwork, Invoicing, Customer Service
Education
Joliet Junior College 1980 — 1982
Associate
J.W. Speaker September 2014 - Present
Lifetouch June 2013 - Present
FORCE America June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Data Analysis, Solidworks, Lean Manufacturing, Teaching, AutoCAD, Six Sigma, Matlab, Team Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
FORCE America June 2014 - Present
SUPERVALU January 2013 - June 2014
SUPERVALU June 2012 - January 2013
Verizon Wireless June 2008 - January 2012
US Bank July 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Highly detail oriented, People Skills, Organization &..., Multi Tasking, Efficiency, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Timely Decision Making, Forecasting, Analytic Problem Solving, Purchase Orders, Inventory Management, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, 10 Key
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
FORCE America March 1994 - Present
PreCise MRM 1994 - 2010
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2000 — 2004
BSME, Hydraulics
Force America December 2010 - Present
Sears Manufacturing May 2007 - November 2010
Hearth and Home Technolgies March 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Manufacturing, ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Product Development, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Automation, Project Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1979
Emerson December 2013 - Present
USDA August 2012 - December 2013
Outsell November 2011 - August 2012
USDA March 2008 - November 2011
FORCE America July 2006 - March 2008
Lawson May 2005 - July 2006
Bank One June 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Servers, VMware Infrastructure, Red Hat Linux, Storage Area Networks, Data Center, VoIP, IP Networking, Citrix, Cisco, HP Server Hardware, Switches, Video Conferencing, WAN, Public Speaking, Blackberry Enterprise..., Riverbed, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Network Security, Network Engineering, Firewall Administration, ERP/CRM, SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange, Security, VMware ESX, Networking, Operating Systems, Linux, Firewalls, Microsoft SQL Server, Cisco Technologies, SAN
Education
Metropolitan State University 2007 — 2010
Masters Degree, Business Administration
American InterContinental University 2001 — 2005
Information Technology, Information Technology
Applied Industrial Technologies January 2015 - Present
FORCE America October 2011 - October 2014
DE-STA-CO March 2006 - March 2009
Hanna Robotic Systems, Inc. June 2005 - March 2006
Gudel February 2004 - May 2005
SMC Corporation December 1992 - June 2003
United States Army June 1978 - September 1992
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mobile Hydraulics, Operations Management, Automation, Product Development, Sales Management, Training, Customer Service, New Business Development, Industrial Engineering, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Education
Gettysburg College 1974 — 1978
B.A.
Harrington Industrial Plastics July 2014 - Present
FORCE America March 2012 - February 2014
Ram-Pac International August 2011 - February 2012
Cleaver-Brooks December 2010 - August 2011
The Oilgear Company October 2006 - June 2010
Racine Federated Inc. July 2005 - October 2006
United States Air Force January 1992 - September 2005
Generac Power Systems March 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Troubleshooting, Project Management, Customer Service, Product Development, Operations Management, Purchasing, Sales Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatics, Fluid Power, Safety, First Aid, Returns Management, Supervisory Skills, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Valves, Machining, Automation, Sales, Kaizen, PLC, 5S, Industrial Engineering
Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College 1985 — 1987
Associates in Fluid Power Tech, Hydralics and Pneumatic Systems
Barron Sr. High School 1976 — 1977
High School Diploma, Mathematics
C.H. Robinson June 2012 - Present
Heartland Business Systems May 2011 - March 2012
FORCE America May 2009 - August 2009
RadioShack March 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Java, C, Bash, Windows Server, Switches, Troubleshooting, Windows, Linux, Microsoft Office, Active Directory, SQL, XP, Customer Service, C++, Computer Hardware
Education
Michigan Technological University 2008 — 2011
B.S. Summa Cum Laude, Computer Networks and Systems Administration
Wayzata High School 2002 — 2006
Carla Adamek Insurance Agency, LLC January 2010 - Present
Adelphia Metals October 2007 - October 2009
TranCentral Inc. March 2005 - October 2007
FORCE America 2002 - 2005
Wells Fargo 1997 - 2005
Skills
Employee Benefits, Insurance, Customer Service, Accident, Sales, Homeowners, Liability, Disability Insurance, Fixed Annuities, Term Life Insurance, Long-term Care, Brokers, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Critical Illness, Account Management, Team Building
Education
Kaplan University Minnesota 2009 — 2010
Insurance Licenses, Property/Casualty, Life, Accident, and Health
Minnesota State University, Mankato
New Prague Senior High
Rasmussen College-Minnesota
Associate's degree, Business Management, Accounting
Callahan Weber Hydraulics January 2014 - Present
home March 2013 - January 2014
Del Hydraulics 1996 - March 2013
FORCE America December 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Transportation, Microsoft Excel, Logistics, Trucking, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Negotiation, 3PL, Supervisory Skills, Forecasting, Warehousing, Account Management, Inventory Management, Budgets, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Customer Satisfaction, International Business, Troubleshooting, Continuous Improvement, Vehicles, Inventory Control, Motors, Shipping, New Business Development, Parts, Fluid Power, Team Building, Pneumatics, Supply Chain, Transportation..., Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Pumps, Sales, Fleet Management, Product Development, Process Improvement, Freight, Contract Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Automotive, Electronics, Valves
Education
Science Applications Incorporated Technology 1981 — 1985
Associate of Science (AS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
UCSD 1984 — 1984
certificate of completion, Z80 assembly language
United States Navy 1975 — 1981
Advanced Electronics, VAST maintenance technician/calibration
Kensington High School 1971 — 1975
diploma, General Studies
FORCE America September 2012 - Present
Flabbergast Fun October 2010 - Present
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies December 2010 - September 2012
Fotodyne Inc January 2007 - December 2010
GE Healthcare January 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Systems Engineering, Electronics, Troubleshooting, Product Development, Avionics, RF, Engineering, Manufacturing, Testing, Technical Support, Embedded Systems, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Electricians, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2006 — 2010
BS EET, Electrical Engineering Technology
Waukesha County Technical College 2003 — 2006
Assoc, Electrical Engineering Technology
Tightrope Media Systems February 2008 - Present
Bloomington Educational Cable Television June 2006 - Present
City of Bloomington July 2004 - April 2009
FORCE America 2004 - 2005
Skills
NetSuite, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Management, Microsoft Word, Training, PowerPoint, Accounting
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2000 — 2003
BS, Economics
HydraForce, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Thomas Magnete April 2011 - December 2012
Sentinel Fluid Controls September 2009 - March 2011
Parker Hannifin Industrial Cylinder Division July 2004 - January 2009
Parker Hannifin Hydraulic Group Sales July 1996 - June 2004
Force America January 1991 - July 1996
Scot Division of Ardox Corporation May 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Hydraulics, Sales Management, Pumps, Fluid Power, Hydraulic Systems, Account Management, Valves, Sales, Motors, Machinery, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Engineering, Actuators, Sales Operations, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering
Education
Plymouth High School
High School diploma
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1984 — 1988
BBA, Finance
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1992 — 1993
Fluid Power certificate (not a 4 year degree), Fluid Power
Transocean September 2014 - Present
Eaton - Hydraulics Business August 2013 - September 2014
Bartech Group April 2013 - August 2013
FORCE America January 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Hydraulic Systems, Metal Fabrication, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, Inspection, Welding, Maintenance, Oil, Commissioning, Pumps, Subsea Engineering, Oilfield, Petroleum
Education
Hennepin Technical College 2011 — 2013
Fluid Power Engineering A.A.S., Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology
Hennepin Technical College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology
FORCE America January 2013 - Present
FORCE America April 2011 - December 2012
Hutchinson Technology Inc June 2009 - May 2011
Hutchinson Technology Inc September 2006 - June 2009
Hutchinson Technology Inc February 2004 - September 2006
Hutchinson Technology Inc February 2002 - February 2004
Hutchinson Technology Inc December 1999 - February 2002
Hutchinson Technology Inc September 1998 - December 1999
U.S. Army May 1994 - August 1998
US Army May 1994 - August 1998
Skills
Design of Experiments, SPC, Manufacturing, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Engineering Management
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2007 — 2010
MBA, Business
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 1988 — 1994
BSIE, Engineering
Aurora Health Care January 2009 - Present
Grafton Village Fire Dept January 2009 - Present
Waukesha County January 2009 - July 2009
Butler Fire Department January 2004 - January 2009
Germantown Fire Department January 2002 - January 2004
FORCE America January 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Firefighting, Project Management, Process Improvement, NIMS, Inspection, Technical Support, Inside Sales, Quality Assurance, Emergency Management, Hyperbaric Medicine, Communication, Volunteering, EMS, Training, Customer Service, CPR Certified
Education
Alexandria Technical College 1998 — 2000
Associates, Fluid Power
Inernational ATMO
Hyperbaric Safety Director
National Board of Diving & Hyperbaric Medical Technology
Hyperbaric Medicine
Yellow Medicine East
Business Optimization Consulting, LLC January 2014 - Present
FORCE America September 2006 - December 2013
Parker Hannifin October 2004 - June 2006
Federal Mogul Corporation June 2001 - September 2004
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Cleary University 1992 — 1993
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
Washtenaw Community College 1989 — 1992
Associate of Arts (AA), Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General, 3.5
Microsoft (as H10 Capital contractor) August 2015 - Present
Contract Work June 2015 - Present
On Sabattical - Traveling South America for 6 Months as a Newlywed! September 2014 - May 2015
FORCE America May 2008 - September 2014
Skills
Electrical Schematic..., Electrical PCB Layout, Low EMI PCB Layout, Power Supply Design, Microcontrollers, Design for Manufacturing, Rugged Enclosure Design, Rugged Harness Design, Tester Design, C Programming, Linux, SolidWorks, Altium Designer, Electrical..., SMT Electrical Rework, Electrical Assembly..., Electrical Controls, Yocto Project, EMI and Environmental..., Microsoft Suites, Technical Support, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, PCB Design, Testing
Education
Purdue University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
Purdue University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Lifetouch May 2012 - Present
FORCE America 2011 - 2012
Ron Clark Construction & Design January 2006 - October 2010
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Bank Reconciliation, Accounting, Accruals, QuickBooks, Great Plains Software, Access, Process Improvement, Outlook, Lawson, Peachtree, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Journal Entries
Education
Metropolitan State University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Normandale Community College 2011 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Marketing and Management
Buffalo Center/Rake High School 1975 — 1984
Diploma, Accounting
FORCE America March 2015 - Present
Werner Electric February 2014 - March 2015
Wunderlich-Malec Engineering February 2011 - February 2014
Dynamic Air June 2007 - December 2010
CIM Software Corp 2006 - 2007
Centex Homes 2003 - 2006
Skills
Engineering, Automation, Integration, Control Systems Design, PLC, Quality Assurance, Electricians, Product Development, Industrial Control, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Metropolitan State University 2007 — 2009
Masters, Business Administration
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2001 — 2006
Bachelors, Electronic Engineering Technology
FORCE America June 2008 - Present
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Hydraulics, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Project Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Fluid Power, Technical Support
Education
Purdue University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Leadership and Supervision & Psychology
Northern Tool + Equipment November 2014 - Present
FORCE America November 2012 - November 2014
BlueSky Online Charter School August 2011 - November 2012
AgriBank, FCB September 2010 - August 2011
AgriBank, FCB & Farm Credit Foundations October 2009 - August 2011
AgriBank, FCB April 2007 - October 2009
People Incorporated June 2003 - April 2007
People Incorporated June 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, HR Policies, New Hire Orientations, FMLA, Interviews, Employment Law, Policy, Exit Interviews, Employee Handbooks, Program Management, HRIS
Education
Bethel College
Inver Hills Community College
Barrel O'Fun Snack Foods May 2013 - Present
Standard Iron and Wire works, Inc May 2012 - May 2013
Hard point kennel September 2005 - May 2013
FORCE America August 2011 - May 2012
Dorich Dairy May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Forklift Operator, Overhead Cranes, Hydraulic Knowledge, Metal Fabrication, Computers, Solidworks, Automation Studio, Pneumatic Knowledge, Electrical Knowledge, Programming
Education
Alexandria Technical College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Minnewaska
FORCE America September 2014 - Present
FORCE America May 2012 - September 2014
FORCE America January 2008 - May 2012
FORCE America January 2004 - January 2008
FORCE America December 1999 - January 2004
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Electronic Circuit..., radio frequency..., Mobile Hydraulics, Product Management, Written & Oral..., Product Marketing, Market Research, Management of..., Community Theatre, Tenor Saxophone, Christian Leadership, Singing, Taekwondo, Eagle Scout, Hunting, Home Improvement, Camping, Canoeing, CAN bus, Customer Service, Technical Support, Engineering Management, Superior Work Ethic, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Hydraulics, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Product Development, Troubleshooting, Engineering, Electronics, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Development, Account Management, Management, Integration
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1996 — 2000
BS, Electrical Engineering Technology
FORCE America September 2013 - Present
FORCE America February 2013 - Present
FORCE America April 2012 - September 2013
FORCE America August 2006 - March 2012
Equus Computer Systems June 2002 - August 2006
Magitech Inc April 1998 - June 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Strategic Planning, 5S, Negotiation, Project Management, Team Building, MRP, Cost Management, Cost Reduction..., Cost Reduction Planning, Training, Procurement, Team Leadership
Education
University of St. Thomas 2014 — 2014
Mini Master of Supply Chain Management, Completed
National Association of Purchasing Management 2012 — 2012
Supplier Replationship Management, Completed
Dunwoody College of Technology 2011 — 2011
Purchasing & Procurement, Completed
Eaton Corporation 2009 — 2009
Elementary Hydraulics, Completed
Eaton Corporation 2008 — 2008
Weatherhead Fluid Conveying Products, Completed
Lake Erie College 1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
FORCE America October 2013 - Present
Wilson Comapny May 2010 - October 2013
SMC Corporation of America June 2005 - April 2010
Skills
Fluid Power, Sales Management
Education
Oklahoma State University 1996 — 2001
FORCE America May 2015 - Present
XRS Corporation May 2008 - May 2015
Equus Computer Systems May 2001 - May 2008
Geek Squad 2000 - 2001
Comark 1998 - 2000
Ameridata June 1995 - October 1998
Skills
Vendor Management, Team Building, Management, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Outlook, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Customer Service, Solution Selling, Product Launch, Supply Chain, MRP, SharePoint, SAP, Enterprise Software, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Sales, Visio, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Product Marketing, Transportation, Windows, Product Development, Account Management, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, SaaS, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Integration
Education
Fargo South High 1980 — 1985
Diploma, General
The University of North Dakota
FORCE America December 2005 - Present
FORCE America July 2003 - December 2005
Force America February 1998 - February 2002
FORCE America May 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Purchasing, Hydraulics, 5S, Management, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Product Development, Inventory Management, MRP, Negotiation, Customer Service, Value Stream Mapping, Account Management, Sales Management
Education
Alexandria Technical College 1993 — 1995
Associate's Degree, Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
FORCE America 2001 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1992
Henderson Products January 2014 - Present
Henderson Products January 2014 - Present
Henderson Products July 2011 - Present
FORCE America July 2010 - June 2011
Henderson Mfg 2004 - August 2010
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Kirkwood Community College 1993 — 1996
Associate's degree, Pre-Engineering
FORCE America May 2012 - Present
RR Donnelley January 2007 - May 2012
Osceola Medical Center 2003 - 2007
Border Foods 1996 - 2002
Donaldson September 1989 - September 1996
Burger King Corporation 1985 - 1989
Skills
Employee Relations, Employment Law, Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Compensation, Benefits Design, Benefits Administration, Recruitment/Retention, Workers Compensation, Lean Initiatives, Performance Metrics, Performance Management, Affirmative Action, Succession Planning, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality Industry, Technical Recruiting, Capital Equipment, Filtration Techncology, Strategic Leadership
Education
Marquette University 1979 — 1983
B.S., Human Resources Management
SPHR Certification
SPHR Certification
SPHR Certification
PeopleNet February 2015 - Present
Alignex, Inc July 2014 - February 2015
FORCE America August 2010 - July 2014
Brocade July 2009 - August 2009
ConAgra Foods July 2007 - June 2009
American Custom Computers Inc June 2005 - June 2007
American Custom Computers Inc June 2003 - June 2005
Skills
CoDeSys, IEC 61131-3, PLC Programming, PLC, C++, Unix, Unix Shell Scripting, Unix Operating Systems, Linux, Hydraulic Systems, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Hardware, Automotive Electronics, CANopen, J1939, Solidworks, Visual Studio, Microcontrollers, Electrical Engineering, Electro-mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Controls, Operating Systems, Embedded C, RTOS, Microchip PIC, ARM, Sensors, Transducers, Wireless Sensor Networks, Wiring, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Information Technology, HMI design, HMI Programming, Troubleshooting, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2010
Computer Engineering, Computers, Electronics, Software
FORCE America 2013 - Present
FORCE America 2009 - 2012
FORCE America 2004 - 2009
FORCE America 2000 - 2004
FORCE America 1998 - 2000
FORCE America 1997 - 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Operations Management, 5S, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Kanban, MRP, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Inventory Management, Engineering, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Electronics, Troubleshooting, Negotiation
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Port Washington High School 1988 — 1992
High School Diploma, General Studies, 12
FORCE America January 2013 - Present
FORCE America February 2009 - January 2013
Life Fitness January 2007 - January 2009
Gross-Given Co January 1997 - October 2006
EcoWater Systems June 1973 - 1996
Skills
Manufacturing Strategies, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, MRP, Plastics, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, ISO, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Team Building, Manufacturing..., 5S, Quality Management, JIT, Kanban, Project Management, Troubleshooting, TQM, Purchasing, Leadership, Value Stream Mapping, Materials Management, Manufacturing Operations, Strategic Sourcing
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1992 — 1994
MBA, Business
Metropolitan State University 1984 — 1991
BA, Business
Hennepin Technical College 1972 — 1974
Diploma, Ind Hyd & Pneumatic Tech, A
FORCE America February 2015 - Present
FORCE America September 2013 - January 2015
FORCE America February 2011 - September 2013
FORCE America March 2010 - January 2011
Hutchinson Technology September 2006 - March 2010
Caterpillar Inc. June 2004 - September 2006
Milwaukee School of Engineering October 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Pro Engineer, GD&T
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2007 — 2010
MBA
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2000 — 2004
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
JW Home Theater Solutions 2006 - Present
Nott Company October 2011 - October 2012
Force America January 2008 - January 2011
Eaton Hydraulics 2000 - 2008
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Engineering, Electronics, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Hydraulics, Troubleshooting, Fluid Power, Automation, Sales Management, Pumps, Hydraulic Systems, Marketing Strategy, Wireless, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Home Theater, HDTV
Education
Hennepin Technical College 2009 — 2012
Northwest Technical Institute 1998 — 1999
Associate of Science (AS), Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FORCE America August 2014 - Present
H&S Manufacturing September 2013 - July 2014
Pride Solutions, LLC June 2009 - September 2013
Hutchinson Technology, Inc. March 2007 - January 2009
Hutchinson Technology, Inc. September 2005 - March 2007
Hutchinson Technology, Inc. January 2001 - September 2005
Hutchinson Technology, Inc May 1998 - December 2000
Skills
Compression Molding, Product Design, CAD, Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Excel, Problem Solving, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Process Engineering, AutoCAD, Word, PowerPoint, Manufacturing, SPC, Product Management, Supervisory Skills, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Process Development, SQL, Visual Basic, Pro Engineer, ECi M1, Agriculture, Farm Equipment, UHMW PE, FEA, ANSYS, Time Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Marketing, Small Business, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Word, Finite Element Analysis, Vb.net, T-SQL, VBScript, R&D, Machine Tools, Management, Engineering, Process Simulation, Microsoft Excel
Education
North Dakota State University 1994 — 1998
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
MBA, Small Business
Hector
Price Engineering Company Inc. 2008 - Present
GS Global Resources, Inc. 2005 - 2008
FORCE America 1983 - 2005
Skills
Mobile Hydraulics, Hydraulics, Fluid Power, Motion and Control..., CAN Control Systems, Joystick Controllers, Telemetric Solutions, Integrated..., Product Development, Automation, Solution Selling, Product Management, Engineering, Sales Management, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Purchasing, Sales Engineering, Technical Product Sales, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Pumps, Product Design, Troubleshooting, Engineering Management, Motors, Kaizen, AutoCAD, Team Building, CAD, Operations Management, Manufacturing..., Machine Vision, Industrial Sector, Solidworks, Sales Process, Servo, OEMs, Customer Service, Industrial Markets, Inventory Management, Marketing Management, PLC, Industrial Distribution, Mechanical Engineering, International Business, Machining, Automotive
Education
DeVry University
Declared Major, BA - Marketing
Milwaukee School of Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
School of Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business
Rockwell Automation April 2014 - Present
CorvisaCloud May 2013 - March 2014
FORCE America December 2011 - April 2013
New Era Recruiting June 2011 - December 2011
Astronautics Corporation of America December 2006 - June 2011
European Home Development March 2003 - February 2006
Beckman Institute for Science and Technology May 2001 - May 2002
Siemens Medical Systems June 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Tcpdump, Wireshark, Python, Gcc/g++, Visual C++, Telelogic DOORS, Subversion, Java, XML, GTK, MFC, Win32, TCP/UDP, HTML + CSS, Debian/Ubuntu, Windows XP Professional, C, C++, Software Development, SQL, Software Development..., GTK+, Software Engineering, DO-178B, Embedded Software, Software Design, Linux, System Architecture, Systems Engineering, Algorithms, Business, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Software Requirements, Glade, Microchip PIC, MPLAB, XP, Scrum, Programming, Embedded Linux, RTOS, HTML
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2004 — 2006
M.S., Accounting and Financial Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2001
B.S., Computer Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago 1996 — 1999
B.S., Computer Engineering
FORCE America October 2014 - Present
Lifecare Innovations, Inc. December 2013 - October 2014
Lifecare Innovations Inc. November 2012 - December 2013
Company in Joliet, IL surrounding area April 2010 - November 2012
Grant Thornton July 2006 - April 2010
Skills
Accounting, Administrative..., Human Resources, Inventory Management, Office Administration, Invoicing, Data Entry, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, Sales, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Budgets, Contract Management, Procurement, Team Building, Healthcare, Management, Event Planning, Purchasing, Nonprofits
Education
Joliet Junior College 1982 — 1984
Providence Catholic High School 1978 — 1982
High School Dipolma
Processing Technologies International, LLC May 2014 - Present
Staging Concepts September 2012 - Present
FORCE America January 2010 - February 2012
Stellar Industries May 2008 - August 2008
Stellar Industries May 2003 - August 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Welding, Engineering Economics, Engineering, Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Technical Writing, Inventory Management, Sheet Metal
Education
Iowa State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Monroe Truck Equipmnet May 2006 - Present
Force America June 1992 - May 2006
United States Marine Corps July 1986 - June 1990
Education
Alexandria Technical College 1990 — 1992
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), fluid power
Cummins, Inc 2010 - May 2013
FORCE America January 2009 - May 2010
Education
Purdue University 2003 — 2008
B.S. MET, Hydraulics
FORCE America April 2011 - Present
Sybase January 2005 - April 2011
Extended Systems June 2004 - December 2004
Extended Systems July 2001 - June 2004
Extended Systems July 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Mobile Applications, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Databases, Java, Linux, C++, Enterprise Software, Software Quality..., C#
Education
Boise State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors in Science, Computer Science
FORCE America November 2012 - Present
FORCE America February 2006 - November 2012
FORCE America February 2003 - February 2006
Parker Hannifin July 1995 - February 2003
Wair Products 1991 - 1995
Component Engineering Company 1987 - 1991
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Operations Management, 5S, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, MRP, Product Development, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Hennepin Technical College
Certified, Fluid Power
FORCE America September 2011 - Present
JEM Technical July 2006 - September 2011
Parker Hannifin July 1999 - March 2002
Eaton Corporation February 1995 - July 1999
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, CAD, Solid Modeling, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Windchill, Sheet Metal, GD&T, Pro Engineer, PDM, CAD/CAM, Industrial Design, Design Engineering, Inventor, Product Design, Teamcenter, Machining, Manufacturing, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, EPDM, Mobile Hydraulics, SolidWorks, PTC Creo
Education
Northwest Technical Institute
Red Rock Controls April 2010 - Present
ITT Technical Institute July 2011 - September 2011
PMT Products January 2009 - March 2010
Strings on Call January 2000 - January 2010
FORCE America August 2008 - January 2009
Koch Industries August 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Electronics, Music, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Windows, Troubleshooting, Writing, Computer Hardware, Excel, Word, Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Customer Relations, Production, Research, Access, XP, Customer Satisfaction, Planning, Sales, Project Management
Education
Iowa State University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Agricultural Systems Technology
Iowa Central Community College 2009 — 2010
A.A.S., Turfgrass Management
ITT Technical Institute 2010 — 2011
A.S., Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
FORCE America March 2014 - Present
HydraForce, Inc. October 1991 - March 2014
Sterling Hydraulics (Parker) January 1988 - September 1991
Fauver (SunSource) March 1981 - January 1988
Skills
Fluid Power, Manufacturing, Hydraulics, Motion Control, Valves, Sales Management, Engineering, Product Development, Six Sigma, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Pneumatics, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, Hydraulic Systems, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Process Improvement, Electronics, Quality System, APQP, Value Stream Mapping, Pumps, Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Product Design, Robotics, Pro Engineer, Automotive, Engineering Management
Education
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree, Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology
FORCE America June 2014 - Present
FORCE America June 2012 - June 2014
Alexandria Technical and Community College August 2010 - May 2012
Aaron Carlson Woodwork June 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Manufacturing, Robotics, Lean Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Hydraulics, Engineering, Automation, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Customer Service
Education
Alexandria Technical College 2010 — 2012
Associate in Applied Science, Mechatronics, 3.8
Morris Area High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma, 3.65
JEM Technical October 2011 - Present
Entegee October 2011 - April 2012
FORCE America May 1995 - January 2011
Skills
Pro Engineer, Inventor, Adobe Acrobat, Modeling, Designs, Hydraulics, Solidworks, Applications, Systems, Pneumatics, Toolbox, Sheet Metal, Metal Fabrication, AutoCAD, Weld, Hydraulic Calculations, Hydraulic Systems, Mobile Hydraulics, Structural Modeling, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Autodesk Inventor, CAD
Education
Alexandria Technical College 1993 — 1995
Associate's degree, Fluid Power Technology
Mesabi Range Community and Technical College 1992 — 1993
FORCE America May 2013 - Present
Douglas Scientific September 2011 - April 2013
MNDOT May 2011 - August 2011
Jonti-Craft, Inc. May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
CADD, Team Leadership, Inventory Management, Time Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Testing, Troubleshooting, Six Sigma
Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Manufacturing Management
University of Minnesota-Crookston 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Quality Systems Management
ATCC 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
SDSU 2010 — 2011
Mechanical Engineering
Dakota Fluid Power March 2004 - Present
FORCE America August 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Product Development, Fluid Power, Electronics, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Automation, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Sales
Education
Alexandria Technical College 2001 — 2003
Diploma, Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Force America June 2011 - Present
Andy's Auto Repair January 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Auto malfunction repair..., Hydraulic components..., EPA Certified Section..., Certified ALLDATA..., Ford Technical Customer...
Education
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc 2009 — 2011
Diploma, Automotive Technology
Union County College 2006 — 2008
Business and Graphic Design
Union County College
Three-month Basic Course in Automotive Maintenance.
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc
Specific Training Program stressing Life Skills, Professionalism, Team Building and Communication
RR Donnelley April 2008 - Present
ABM Equipment & Supply, LLC March 2003 - April 2008
FORCE America May 1997 - March 2003
Skills
Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Document Management, Customer Service, Technical Support, Microsoft Office, Pneumatics
Education
Alexandria Technical College 1994 — 1996
Certified Fluid Power Specialist, Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
FORCE AMERICA October 2014 - Present
WTC Machinery LLC 2012 - 2013
Rexnord Industries August 2008 - June 2012
C&H Distributors 1997 - 2008
Skills
Product Development, Sales Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, Sales, Market Analysis, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Management, Customer Service, International Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, International Marketing, Pricing, Account Management, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Microsoft Office
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.0
Milwaukee Area Technical College 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.0
South Division High School