Gerber Products Company
Gerber Products Company is a purveyor of baby food and baby products headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, with plans to relocate to Arlington, Virginia. A formerly American-owned company, Gerber is now a subsidiary of Nestlé Group. Customer service: 1 (800) 284-9488 Parent organization: Nestlé Headquarters: Florham Park, NJ Founder: Daniel Frank Gerber Founded: 1927 Subsidiaries: Gerber Life Insurance Company, Kent Inc.
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Gerber Products Company Employees
Genomma Lab July 2015 - Present
Super-Max November 2012 - June 2015
Campbell Soup Company April 2011 - November 2012
Beiersdorf May 2008 - April 2011
Novartis Consumer Health September 2007 - March 2008
Novartis Consumer Health July 2005 - August 2007
Novartis Consumer Health January 2004 - June 2005
Novartis Consumer Health March 2002 - December 2003
Gerber Products Company December 1999 - March 2002
Procter & Gamble September 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Trade Marketing, Process Improvement, Latin America, Consumer Products, Organizational Design, Customer Insight, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Product Development, Market Planning, Strategy, Sales Management, Business Planning, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Sales, Retail, Marketing Management, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Budgets, Forecasting, Income Statement, Key Account Management, Pricing, Market Research, Market Analysis, Key Account Development, Product Marketing, Global Marketing, Product Launch, Categorization, Customer Marketing, Segmentation, Brand Equity, Training, Pricing Strategy, International Marketing, Consumer Goods
Education
Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business 2007 — 2007
Executive Program, Strategy Implementation
Defense Acquisition University - Ft. Lee 2004 — 2007
Ft Lee, VA, Procurement, Accounting
Naval Supply Corps School 2001 — 2002
Athens, GA, Distribution, Logistics, Financial Management
University of Phoenix 1997 — 1999
MBA, Marketing
University of Puerto Rico (Rio Piedras) 1984 — 1990
BBA, Marketing
Self-employed Self-employed, specializing in small business, local government and religious organizations. QuickBooks set-up, clean-up, maintenance and support; general bookkeeping, payroll and payroll taxes, monthly reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, forecasting.Accounting AssistantMars Hill Bible ChurchJanuary 2014 - Present
Resurrection Life Church-Newaygo 1996 - 2011
Gerber Products Company 1985 - 1995
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Internal Controls, Tax, Accounts Payable, GAAP, Accounts Receivable, Journal Entries
Education
Ferris State University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Nestlé USA January 2013 - Present
Nestle February 2009 - January 2013
Gerber Products Company March 2004 - February 2009
Novartis Consumer Health July 2003 - April 2004
General Formulations 1998 - 2002
General Formulations June 1995 - May 2001
Celia Corporation 1996 - 1998
Skills
•Able to create,..., •Create and present..., •SAP / BW Power User –..., •Have broad based..., SAP, Logistics, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, FMCG, Supply Chain...
Education
Davenport University
Computer Programming / Business
Pearson School Systems November 2011 - Present
Boon Inc. June 2010 - September 2011
MATRIX Resources September 2007 - July 2008
Thomson NETg December 2005 - June 2007
Continuum Consulting May 2005 - November 2005
Compuware October 2002 - February 2005
Smiths Aerospace December 2000 - September 2001
Gerber Products Company October 1999 - November 2000
Skills
Windows Server, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Disaster Recovery, Technical Support, Windows 7, Operating Systems, System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Databases, Integration, Requirements Analysis, OS X, Software Testing Life..., Mainframe, DB2, SDLC, Quality Assurance
Education
Ferris State University 1994 — 1996
B.S., Computer Information Systems
ManpowerGroup July 2013 - Present
Hoffman Healing August 2010 - May 2013
Hoffman Home Care February 2001 - August 2010
Dockers Waterfront Cafe April 1998 - January 2000
Gerber Products Company May 1994 - April 1998
Skills
Communication, Team-oriented, Quality Control, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Computer Proficiency, Databases
Education
Baker College of Muskegon 1987 — 1992
Associate of Business Degree, Computer Information Systems/Micro Applications
Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce October 2013 - Present
London Properties January 2013 - Present
Leisure Care December 2004 - March 2012
Sam's Club August 2001 - September 2004
Gerber Products Company June 1978 - March 1997
Skills
Marketing, Retail, Consumer Products, Leadership, Food, Sales, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Advertising, Hospitality, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Elder Care, Sales Management, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Selling, New Business Development, Event Planning, Customer Service, Training, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Business Planning, Forecasting, Event Management, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Coaching, Real Estate, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Seniors, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Residential Homes, Merchandising, Marketing Management, Leadership Development, Real Estate Sales..., Contract Negotiation
Education
California State University-Fresno 1969 — 1972
BS, BA
Fresno City College 1967 — 1969
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General, 2.8
Gerber Life Insurance May 2011 - Present
Gerber Products Company May 2005 - May 2011
Red Bull August 2001 - October 2002
Skills
Administrative..., Spreadsheets, Lotus Notes, Expense Management, Outlook, Office Management, Process Scheduler, Travel Arrangements, Journal Entries, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Confidentiality, Office Administration, Event Management, International Marketing, Agenda Development, Planning..., Vendor Relationships, Executive Support, Project Management, Invoicing
Education
Amberton University 2006 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Leadership
Davenport University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business
Duckett plumbing inc. April 2004 - Present
Continental Teves 2000 - 2004
Duane Duckett D.B.A. Duckett Plumbing 1999 - 2004
Metromont Corporation July 1998 - July 1999
Norfolk Southern Corporation February 1998 - July 1998
Gerber Products Company 1994 - 1998
Gerber Products Company 1988 - 1994
Gerber Products Company 1986 - 1988
Burlington Industries Philippines Inc. 1985 - 1986
Oscar Parham Plumbing 1983 - 1985
Skills
Construction, Contract Management, Value Engineering, Subcontracting, Project Estimation, Budgets, Project Planning, Pre-construction
Education
Clemson University 1994 — 1994
Better Process School, Food Industry, Certificate
A.B. Tech 1988 — 1990
Attended, Business
Clyde A. Erwin High School 1979 — 1983
Diploma
Gill Industries March 2015 - Present
Dura Automotive July 2009 - Present
Dura Automotive August 2005 - July 2009
Gerber Products Company July 1998 - May 2005
Gerber Products Company October 1995 - July 1998
Gerber Products Company June 1992 - July 1995
Gerber Products Company August 1989 - July 1992
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District October 1986 - October 1989
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Management, General Ledger, Automotive, Customer Service, Accounting
Education
Baker College of Flint 2010 — 2011
Associate's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Michigan State University
Certification in HR
Gerber Products Company Automation EngineerGerber Products CompanyMay 2011 - Present
Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering
Education
Ferris State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
Ralph Lauren January 2014 - August 2014
Nestle USA June 2008 - August 2013
Gerber Products Company April 2003 - June 2008
Novartis Consumer Health April 1997 - April 2003
Skills
Business Objects, Business Process, SAP BW, SAP R/3, Process Improvement, SAP, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Business Process..., Forecasting, ERP, Business Intelligence, SAP Implementation, Supply Chain, Financial Reporting
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Business, Accounting and Finance
Rodan and Fields Dermatologists October 2014 - Present
Gerber Products Company October 2013 - May 2014
NOVO 1- Bloom Health Private Exchange September 2012 - October 2013
Priority Health June 2010 - May 2011
Priority Health 2005 - 2010
Priority Health 2004 - 2005
Priority Health 2003 - 2004
Priority Health 1995 - 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office 2007, Customer Relations, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Health Insurance, Call Center, Billing, Microsoft Office, Customer Experience, Outlook, Process Improvement, Scheduling, Event Planning, Analysis, Problem Solving, Insurance, HIPAA, System Administration, Social Media, Employee Benefits, Team Leadership, Management, Invoicing, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Medicaid, Human Resources, Customer Retention, Marketing, Access, Training, Recruiting, Account Management, Claim, Program Management, Troubleshooting, Data Analysis, Process Scheduler, Employee Relations, Team Building, Healthcare, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Managed Care, Microsoft Word, New Business Development, Project Management
Education
Goshen High School 1969 — 1972
High School Diploma
Davenport University
Coursework toward Associate of Business, Business
Novartis Consumer Health May 2008 - April 2010
Novartis Consumer Health 2004 - 2008
Gerber Products Company 2003 - 2004
Gerber Products Company 1999 - 2003
Skills
Leadership, Team Building, SAP, Human Resources, Logistics, Management, Customer Service, Supply Chain, FDA, Time Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Marketing
Education
Aquinas College 2001 — 2004
MM, Management
Alma College 1994 — 1998
BA, Psychology & Communication
Nestlé N.A. January 1999 - Present
Gerber Products Company January 2000 - August 2009
Skills
Total Performance..., Continuous Improvement, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Preventative..., Meeting Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Crew Scheduling, SAP, Food Industry, Demand Planning, HACCP, Supply Chain, Food, Consumer Products, Distributed Team..., Food Safety, SAP BW, Food Processing, Customer Insight, Production Planning, Food Manufacturing, TPM
Education
Baker College of Muskegon 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's of Business Administration, Accounting
Hesperia High School
Gerber Products Company 1999 - 2003
Exel 1998 - 1999
Profuturo GNP 1997 - 1998
Skills
Negociaciones para..., Servicio a Clientes, Analista de cuentas, Control de inventarios, Capturista de Datos, Internet, Informatica, Reportes Finacieros
Education
Universidad Guadalajara Lamar 1997 — 2000
Licentiate degree, Business Administration and Management, General
J.Crew March 2015 - Present
United Stationers November 2010 - March 2015
Ross Stores December 2009 - November 2010
Phillips Van Heusen Corp. August 2006 - July 2009
CHEP, USA September 2001 - March 2004
Gerber Products Company September 1988 - September 2001
U.S. Coast Guard October 1980 - September 1988
Skills
Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Change Management, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Six Sigma, Project Management, Operations Management, Distribution Center..., Manufacturing, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Project Planning, Management, Transportation, Time Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Team Building, Logistics Management, Risk Management, Personnel Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Control, Warehousing, Purchasing, Forecasting, Shipping, Team Leadership, SOX Compliancy, Training, Business Process..., Hiring, Marketing, Problem Solving, Facilitator, Team Development, Workforce planning, Professional Writing, Recruiting, Business Development, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Networking
Education
Colorado Technical University 2008 — 2010
BSBA, Project Management
St. Francis University 1979 — 1980
Notre Dame High School
TGI Fridays July 2014 - Present
Meijer November 2013 - May 2014
Gerber Products Company May 2010 - October 2013
Central Michigan Catering December 2012 - February 2013
Reeman CRC May 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Art, Bronze Sculpture, Ceramic Sculpture, Sculpture, Oil Painting, Historiography, Landscaping, Fine Art, Metal Fabrication, Public Art, European History, International Travel, Windows, Volunteering, Mission Work, Pottery, Historical Research, History, Access, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Historian, Landscape Maintenance, Travel, Study Abroad Programs, Art History, Outlook, Painting, Ceramic, Ink, Acrylic Painting, Art Exhibitions, Open Minded, Digital Art, Mapics, Artists, Molding, Time Management
Education
Central Michigan University 2008 — 2012
BS, History and Studio Art
Florence University of the Arts 2011 — 2011
Fremont High School
Comden Household December 1994 - Present
Gerber Products Company June 1969 - March 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Research, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Time Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Management, Real Estate, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Event Planning
Education
Central Michigan University 1968 — 1969
BS in Ba, Marketing/Economics
Lakeview High School
Legendary Products, Inc. January 2001 - Present
Avon Products, Inc. January 1998 - June 2001
Gerber Products Company August 1982 - January 1998
Skills
Retail, Merchandising, New Business Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, E-commerce, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Advertising
Education
City University of New York City College 1976 — 1977
Education
Herbert H. Lehman High School, Bronx, NY 1973 — 1976
Industrial Arts Education
Nestle S.A. March 2014 - Present
Blount Fine Foods December 2012 - March 2014
Boston Medical Center June 2012 - July 2012
Lowell General Hospital January 2012 - May 2012
Nestle Health Science June 2011 - August 2011
Nestle Nutrition North America July 2010 - August 2010
Gerber Products Company July 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Medical Nutrition..., Nutritional Counseling, Nutrition Education, Analyzing Nutrition..., Health, Food, Nutrition, Food Safety, Health Literacy, Healthy Lifestyles, Wellness, Behavior Modification, Experience working with..., Building Relationships, Time Management, Organization, Prioritisation, Teamwork, Written & Oral..., Close Attention to..., Clinical Nutrition, Cooking, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Pediatrics, Food Science, Health Promotion
Education
Boston University 2009 — 2012
Master of Science (MS)
Bucknell University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
heritage contracting company January 1998 - Present
Vintage Store July 2001 - June 2008
Gerber Products Company October 1989 - April 1997
J. Wiss and Sons 1971 - May 1973
Skills
Social Media, Supervisory Experience, Administrative..., Event Planning, Secretarial Skills, Publications, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Facebook, Social Networking, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Teaching, Government, Journalism, Editing, Storytelling, Microsoft Word, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Photography
Education
Bloomfield College
Mississippi University for Women
BA, Sociology
Nestle Nutrition September 2007 - Present
Gerber Products Company November 1999 - 2007
Nabisco 1997 - 1999
Kraft General Foods 1989 - 1997
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1983 — 1989
Dr. PH, MPH, Nutrition
Cornell University
BS, Consumer Economics
Biomet Spine November 2013 - Present
Lanx, Inc. March 2010 - November 2013
Cochlear Americas February 1997 - January 2009
Gerber Products Company August 1983 - August 1995
Denver Public Schools 1982 - 1983
Skills
Trade Shows, Event Management, Program Management, Coaching, Multimedia, Project Coordination, Accountability, Communication..., Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Market Research, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Management, Advertising, Project Management
Education
Colorado State University 1977 — 1982
BS, Education
Institute Shipboard Education 1980 — 1980
Fall 1980, Semester at Sea
Nestle Nutrition North America December 2014 - Present
Nestle Nutrition Headquarters June 2014 - December 2014
Nestlé Nutrition North America December 2010 - May 2014
Post Foods March 2009 - December 2010
Nestlé Nutrition North America January 2008 - February 2009
Gerber Products Company 2000 - 2007
Novartis Consumer Health 2000 - 2003
Kraft Foods and Nabisco Foods 1990 - 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, CRM, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, IRI, Customer Insight, Product Marketing, Trade Marketing, Customer Marketing, Business Planning, Grocery, Forecasting, Nielsen, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1991 — 1994
MBA, Marketing Management
Mitsui Foods, Inc August 2008 - Present
Novartis Consumer Health October 2006 - August 2008
Gerber Products Company June 2004 - September 2006
Hudson United Bank May 2000 - May 2004
Local Initiatives Support Corporation June 1994 - May 2000
Skills
Corporate Identity, Mergers, Legal Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Product Development, Negotiation, Commercial Litigation, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Securities Regulation, Contract Negotiation, Joint Ventures, Privacy Law, Litigation
Education
Fordham University School of Law 1990 — 1993
Juris Doctor
Bryn Mawr College 1985 — 1989
A.B., Economics
Time Warner Cable June 2011 - Present
ESPN August 2014 - Present
Coaches Aid Corporation March 2013 - Present
Charlotte Knights July 2013 - September 2013
Time Warner Cable March 2006 - June 2011
Group 1 Software January 2004 - February 2006
Precision Fabrics Group November 1999 - December 2003
Gerber Products Company November 1996 - November 1999
Skills
Sales, PeopleSoft, Leadership, Access, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Management, Web ET, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Broadcast HD, Mica500, Adobe Audition, Cool Edit Pro, SAM Broadcaster, Microsoft Office, Production Assistance, Account Reconciliation, Broadcast, Invoicing
Education
Carolina School of Broadcasting 2012 — 2014
Certification, Broadcast Communications Technology
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 1992 — 1994
Animal Sciences
Farmers Insurance July 2013 - Present
Grainger September 2012 - July 2013
Canidae February 2011 - September 2012
Mars Petcare June 2005 - November 2010
Nutro Products September 2001 - June 2005
Nutro Products May 1997 - September 2001
Gerber Products Company October 1993 - April 1997
SmithKline Beecham December 1990 - October 1993
Russell Stover Candies May 1987 - December 1990
Skills
Key Account, Department Development, Retail, Sales, Management, Project Planning, Consumer Products, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Merchandising, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Income Statement, Forecasting, Account Management, Marketing, Selling, Strategy, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Budgets, Leadership, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Business Strategy, P&L Management, Pricing, Training, Profit, Inventory Management, Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Grocery, National Accounts, Product Development, Market Planning, Sales Presentations, FMCG, Direct Sales, Product Marketing, Employee Training, Insurance, Sales Process, Brand Management, B2B, Distributors, Customer Insight, Wholesale
Education
Continued Studies 2014 — 2014
Registered Financial Representative, Business
Arizona State University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Production/Operations Management
Bethany College 1983 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business
GREATFUL FOODS, LLC October 2014 - Present
CocoLife LLC July 2013 - Present
Nestlé January 2008 - July 2013
Gerber Products Company 2005 - 2008
Gerber Products Company, Consumer Health Division of Novartis 2003 - 2005
Sara Lee Coffee & Tea Consumer Brands 2001 - 2003
The Coca-Cola Company 1997 - 2000
Schering-Plough Healthcare Products 1995 - 1997
American Home Products 1992 - 1995
Skills
Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Global Experience, New Business Development, Start-ups
Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business 1990 — 1992
MBA, General Management
Denison University 1981 — 1985
BA, Economics
Salzburg College 1984 — 1984
Study Abroad program
London Business School 2012 — 2012
Nestlé Leadership Programme, Executive Education - January 2012
Sassy January 2014 - Present
Steelcase March 2011 - January 2013
Nestle 2005 - 2010
Gerber Products Company 2000 - 2005
Gerber Products Company 1989 - 2000
Rowe International 1982 - 1989
US Navy 1977 - 1981
Skills
Supply Chain, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, New Product..., Sales and Operation..., Inventory optimization, Contract Management, Distribution planning, SAP implementation, SAP Implementation, SAP, Inventory Optimization, Business Process, Project Planning, Demand Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, SAP R/3, Manufacturing, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Analysis, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Materials Management, Supply Chain..., MRP, Strategic Sourcing, ERP, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Procurement, Warehouse Management, Purchasing, Supply Management, Logistics Management, Warehousing, Business Process..., Operations Management
Education
APICS
CIRM, Certified in Resource Management
Aquinas College
Masters of Management, Management
Aquinas College
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Computer Information Systems
RippleWrite Copywriting July 2002 - Present
inVentiv Health - Ignite Health April 2008 - July 2009
McCann Healthcare 2007 - 2008
Nestle, USA April 2004 - August 2007
Gerber Products Company May 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Advertising, Copywriting, Brochures, Direct Mail, Social Media, Editing, Healthcare, Marketing Communications, SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Blogging, Email Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, SEO copywriting, Online Advertising, Online Communications, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Interactive Advertising, Content Strategy, Interactive Creative..., Creative Concept..., Information Architecture, Web Strategy, Wireframing, User Experience Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Branding & Identity, Medical Writing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Advertising, Strategic Communications, Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Marketing, Digital Media, Content Development, Web Content, New Media, Relationship Marketing, Website Development, Social Marketing, Corporate Branding, Direct Marketing, Web Analytics
Education
Tufts University 2000 — 2002
MS, MS, RD, Health Communication
Central Michigan University 1996 — 2000
BS, Human Nutrition
Nestle Nutrition North America June 2011 - Present
Nestle Nutrition January 2010 - July 2011
Nestle Infant Nutrition/Gerber January 2008 - December 2009
Novartis Consumer Health February 2006 - December 2007
Gerber Products Company 2006 - 2007
Novartis Consumer Health/Gerber February 2004 - February 2006
Novartis Consumer Health 1996 - 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Sales Management, Management, Business Strategy, FMCG, Leadership, E-commerce, Consumer Products
Education
Bridgewater State College 1986 — 1990
Bachelors, Business/Marketing
The Children's Place March 2015 - Present
LOFT February 2010 - March 2015
Gap Inc. January 2008 - February 2010
Eisai Pharmaceuticals January 2007 - March 2008
Gerber Products Company March 1999 - May 2006
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2012 — 2014
Masters Social Work
Felician College 2002 — 2004
Bachelors, Management and Marketing
Nestle Nutrition May 2011 - Present
Nestle Nutrition July 2009 - May 2011
Gerber Products Company / Nestle Nutrition 2008 - 2009
Novartis Consumer Health 2002 - 2007
Gerber Products Company 1998 - 2002
Gerber Products Company 1986 - 1998
1992Ferris State University September 1991 - January 1992
Skills
Process Improvement, SAP, Management, Supply Chain Management, Analysis, Integration, Strategy, Project Management, Business Process, Data Analysis, CRM, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Ferris State University 1991 — 1993
M.S., Computer Information Systems Management
Ferris State University 1983 — 1986
B.S., Applied Mathematics/Computer Science
Gerber Products Company/Nestle Nutrition June 2010 - Present
Nestle Infant Nutrition 2008 - June 2010
Gerber Products Company October 2006 - July 2008
Nestlé Nutrition/Gerber Products Company October 2006 - July 2008
Novartis Consumer Health 1994 - 2007
Gerber Products Company June 2004 - October 2006
Gerber Products Company April 2001 - May 2003
Skills
SAP, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Accounting, Shared Services, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Continuous Improvement, Public Speaking, Employee Training, Analytics, Troubleshooting, Project Managers, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., JD Edwards, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow, Budgets, Analysis, Auditing, Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
Muskegon Community College 1992 — 1995
Associates of Arts, Accounting
Pfizer 2005 - Present
Pfizer 2014 - 2015
Pfizer 2014 - 2015
King Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2011
Ligand Pharmaceuticals 2005 - 2007
inVentiv Health 2003 - 2005
Novartis Consumer Health 1995 - 2003
Gerber Products Company 1992 - 1995
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Effectiveness, Neurology, Rheumatology, Product Launch, Managed Care, Marketing, Sales Management, Management, Selling, Internal Medicine, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Pulmonology, Sales Operations, OB/GYN, Sales Force Development, Pain Management, Orthopedic, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Leadership, Selling Skills
Education
Grand Canyon University 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
St. Thomas the Apostle
PrestonPartner January 2000 - Present
BNI Hungary November 2013 - Present
Beauty World Net 2012 - Present
Preston InfoTech Corp USA October 2009 - Present
BIGDATA-GLOBAL December 2013 - November 2014
BNI Hungary October 2011 - March 2013
BNI Hungary March 2010 - September 2011
BNI Hungary December 2008 - March 2010
Warner Lambert December 1997 - December 1999
Gerber Products Company January 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Mobile Devices, Project Management, Start-ups, Product Development, B2B, Key Account Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Online Marketing, Outsourcing, Strategic Planning, Mobile Communications, Business Development, Business Planning, Software Development, FMCG, Smartphones, International Business, Management Consulting, Management, Marketing Management, Computer Security, Outsourced Solutions, Contract Negotiation, International Sales, Marketing Communications, Retail, Sales Management, Strategy, Team Management, Market Research, Sales Promotion, Data Analysis, Advertising, Product Marketing, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Product Management, Brand Development
Education
Eötvös Loránd University 2003 — 2006
BSC, Law
Miskolci Egyetem 1994 — 1999
BSC, Economics
Katedra Language School 2006 — 2007
German language
Haman Kato School of Economics 1987 — 1991
qualified database programmer, computer programmer in business
Tanager Place July 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant August 2011 - Present
Christian Social Services July 2012 - May 2013
Gabriel's Angels March 2011 - February 2012
Child Crisis Center April 2009 - August 2011
Anasazi Foundation 2004 - 2006
Chaddock 2001 - 2005
Ralston Purina 1999 - 2000
Kellogg Company 1998 - 1999
Gerber Products Company 1997 - 1998
Skills
Public Speaking, Presentation Development, Animal Assisted Therapy, Mental Health, Social Services, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Program Development, Non-profits, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Psychology, Grant Writing, Adolescents, Mental Health Counseling, Volunteer Management, Interventions, Grief Counseling, Case Managment, Fundraising, Play Therapy, Community Outreach
Education
Arizona State University
MSW
Southwest Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
University of Florida
MS
Coletta Consulting Inc 2008 - Present
Sara Lee 2004 - 2008
Gerber Products Company 1994 - 2000
Skills
Food, Nutrition, Food Safety, Food Industry, Nutrition Education, Food Science, Science, Clinical Nutrition, Food Processing, Wellness, Healthcare, Food Service, Strategy, Product Development, Public Health, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Innovation, HACCP, Program Management, Nutritional Counseling, Health Promotion
Education
St. Louis University
PhD, Sociology - Food Behavior
Case Western Reserve University
MS, RD, Dietetic Internship; Public Health
Campbell Soup Company 1990 - 2009
National Investor Relations Institute 1990 - 2009
Gerber Products Company 1976 - 1990
Skills
Investor Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Investments, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, IPO, Crisis Management, Reputation Management, Public Relations, Press Releases, Competitive Analysis, Equities, Financial Analysis, Valuation
Education
Grand Valley State University 1980 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
Eastern Michigan University 1967 — 1970
Bachelor of Business Education, Accounting and Business/Management
Jackson Community College 1965 — 1967
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Nestle Nutrition June 2011 - Present
Nestle Infant Nutrition January 2007 - June 2011
Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2007
Gerber Products Company August 1999 - August 2004
Gerber Products Company 1997 - 1999
Gerber Products Company 1994 - 1997
Gerber Products Company 1992 - 1994
Gerber Products Company 1991 - 1992
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Food, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Contract Manufacturing, Team Building, Forecasting, FMCG, 5S, Food Industry, Demand Planning, HACCP, Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Food Processing, Food Safety, SAP, Purchasing, Quality System, P&L Management, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, Supply Management, Quality Management, Operations Management, Global Sourcing, Food Science, TPM, Process Engineering, GMP, Kaizen, MRP, Procurement, Materials Management, Ingredients, ISO, Packaging, Product Innovation, Food Manufacturing, Pricing, Flavors, Warehousing
Education
Central Michigan University 1977 — 1981
BS
University of Arkansas
Better Process School
Harvard Business School
Executive Education - Finance
Contractor March 2010 - Present
Nestle Infant Nutrition September 2007 - June 2009
Gerber Products Company September 2001 - September 2007
KPMG October 1998 - September 2001
Bestfoods (Acquired by Unilever) December 1987 - October 1998
Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Product Marketing, Management, Editing, Fundraising
Education
Connecticut College
BA, Art History
Sprout Foods, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant March 2015 - June 2015
Nestle S.A. July 2014 - February 2015
Nestle Nutrition North America October 2009 - February 2015
Nestle September 2007 - August 2009
Gerber Products Company September 2005 - September 2007
Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC October 2000 - June 2005
Eagle Family Foods May 1998 - August 2000
Colgate Palmolive June 1992 - April 1998
Nestle June 1985 - May 1992
Skills
Strategic Planning, Shopper Marketing, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Nutrition
Education
Hofstra University 1989 — 1991
MBA, Finance-Marketing
Clarkson University 1981 — 1985
B.S., Industrial Engineering & Distribution
Every Season Coaching March 2015 - Present
TrueNorth Community Services October 2009 - January 2013
TrueNorth Community Services January 2003 - September 2009
Gerber Products Company October 1999 - December 2002
Gerber Products Company May 1996 - September 1999
Gerber Products Company October 1991 - April 1996
Gerber Products Company July 1978 - September 1991
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Team Building, Non-profits, Leadership, Community Outreach, Non-profit..., After-school Programs, Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Planning, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, After School Programs, Program Management, Policy, Program Development, Research, Grants, Grant Writing, Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking
Education
Grand Valley State University 1980 — 1985
MBA, Management
Calvin College 1974 — 1978
Bachelors, Business Economics
Gerber Products Company April 2014 - Present
Flagstar Bank September 2012 - April 2014
HP Enterprise Services July 2010 - September 2012
Staples August 2009 - July 2010
Entre Computer Services February 2009 - July 2009
Computer and Data Doctor July 2008 - December 2008
Montague Area Public Schools May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Windows 7, XP, Desktop Support, Software Installation, Printers, VPN, Lotus Notes, Computer Hardware, Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Deployment, Network Security, Virtualization, Access, Outlook, Problem Solving, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Troubleshooting, Cisco, Windows, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Technical Support, Norton Ghost, Disaster Recovery, Remote Desktop, Help Desk Support, System Deployment, Windows XP, Cisco Technologies, System Administration
Education
Baker College of Auburn Hills
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Network and System Administration/Administrator
Baker College of Muskegon 2009 — 2012
Associates, Applied Science
Muskegon Area Career Technical Center 2006 — 2008
Certificate, A+ & Net+
Montague High School 2004 — 2008
Diploma, General
Foremost Farms USA October 2012 - Present
NUK USA 2011 - July 2012
Nestlé 2010 - 2011
Gerber Products Company 2009 - 2010
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor's degree in Business Management
University of Wisconsin - Richland Center 2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Fruit of the Loom October 2010 - Present
Nestle Nutrition/Gerber Products Company June 1999 - February 2009
Muskegon Community College 1998 - 2009
Gerber Life Insurance Company July 1995 - June 1999
Gerber Products Company February 1979 - July 1995
Skills
COBOL, VSAM, AS2, TSO, APS, EDI, SAP, Excel, Problem Solving, Testing, Programming, Word, Customer Service, Change Management, DB2, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Business Process, JCL, Oracle, ERP, Process Improvement, SDLC, Integration
Education
Western Kentucky University 2014 — 2014
Certificate, SQL, Oracle
Aquinas College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems and Business Administration
Hesperia High School 1975 — 1978
Newaygo County Career Tech Center
Computer Programming
St. Michael School
Global Institute of Sustainability June 2013 - May 2014
Governors Office of Energy Policy April 2012 - September 2012
AMERIPEN November 2011 - May 2012
Rio Hondo Yachts, LLC January 2003 - August 2011
Gamon International, Inc October 2009 - September 2010
Novartis Consumer Health August 2001 - January 2003
Altus Food Company October 2000 - August 2001
Novartis Consumer Health July 1999 - September 2000
Gerber Products Company December 1998 - June 1999
Gerber Products Company April 1995 - December 1998
Skills
Futuristic, Learner, Inventor, Sustainability, Team Building, Green communication, Knowledge creator, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Policy, Leadership, Renewable Energy, Environmental Awareness, Future Trends, Retail, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Sustainable Development, Management, Qualitative Research, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Integrated Marketing, Nonprofits, Research, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Sales, Teaching, Program Development, Time Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Business Strategy, Enterprise Software, Strategic Communications, Climate Change, Data Analysis, Analysis, Government, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Life Cycle Assessment, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Corporate Social..., Project Management, Environmental Policy
Education
Arizona State University 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sustainability Strategy & Communication
Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology 1992 — 2004
Yacht Design, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering
Roosevelt University 1998 — 2000
MBA, Strategy and Leadership
Olivet Nazarene University 1975 — 1979
BA, Business Administration, Economics
Jacki Easlick LLC September 2010 - Present
Vera Bradley January 2010 - September 2010
Kenneth Cole Productions October 2006 - January 2010
Fashion Accessory Bazaar August 2004 - August 2006
Romar Accessories 2002 - 2004
Steelcase Inc. 1998 - 2002
Alticor 1996 - 1998
Gerber Products Company 1990 - 1996
Skills
Sketching, Hardware Development, Pricing Negotiation, Fashion, Packaging, Illustrator, Photoshop, marketing, PR, Marketing, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Fashion Design, Product Development, Pricing Strategy, Apparel, Public Relations, Trend, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Handbags, Advertising, Art, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Textiles, Leather, Retail, Trend Analysis, Private Label, Textile Design, Trade Shows, Brand Development, Styling, Catalogs, Trend Forecasting, Tech Packs, Fit, Sportswear, Footwear, Draping, Wovens, Mood Boards, Shoes, Luxury Goods, Outerwear, Knitwear, Photo Shoots, Concept Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2010 — 2010
4 day intensive curriculum, Product Development
University of Michigan 1998 — 1998
n/a, Executive Business School
Aquinas College 1992 — 1994
Masters Degree, Marketing and Management
Ferris State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelors Degree, Advertising Design, Art and Computer Science
Gerber Products Company May 2014 - Present
Timberland Charter Academy March 2012 - May 2014
Skills
Teaching, Classroom, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Team Building, Communication, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Training, Management
Education
Grace Bible College 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's of Science in Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Johnsonville Sausage December 2013 - Present
Johnsonville Sausage November 2008 - December 2013
Mercury Marine September 2007 - July 2008
Brunswick September 2007 - July 2008
Gerber Products Company July 2006 - August 2007
Gerber Products Company November 2004 - July 2006
Novartis November 1986 - August 2004
Skills
EDI, Analysis, Testing, SDLC, AS2, SAP, EDIFACT, BizManager, Sterling Integrator, Sterling Commerce, Implementing Cloud..., Cash Application..., Cloud Computing, Process Improvement, ERP, Logistics, Supply Chain, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Change Management, E-commerce
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business / Information Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2011 — 2013
Masters Certificate in Project Management, Executive Education, A
Ferris State University 1983 — 1986
BS, Computer Information Systems
Michigan State University 1981 — 1983
Riveridge Produce Marketing, Inc. August 2015 - Present
NUK USA LLC October 2014 - Present
NUK USA LLC December 2011 - Present
Nestle USA January 2007 - December 2009
Gerber Products Company February 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Call Centers, CRM, Software Documentation, Salesforce.com, Quality Assurance, EDI, Customer Support, Sales, Communication, Business Analysis, IT Operations, Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Analysis, ERP, Logistics, SAP ERP, Sales Operations
Education
Baker College of Muskegon 2007 — 2009
Associate's degree, Business/Commerce, General
Baker College of Muskegon
Business Administration and Management, General
TriVita February 2013 - Present
Arizona State University November 2010 - Present
TriVita May 2011 - February 2013
Delta Technology & Software LLC July 2010 - December 2011
IDS Scheer November 2010 - May 2011
Large 2010 - May 2011
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition US October 2007 - March 2010
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition US October 2007 - March 2008
Gerber Federal Credit Union 2002 - 2008
Gerber Products Company August 2003 - September 2007
Skills
Project Management, PMO, IT Strategy, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers, Change Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, EDI, Strategic Planning, ITIL, Business Continuity..., Data Center, Business Intelligence, Program Management, IT Management, SAP R/3, Business Process, PMP, Mergers & Acquisitions, MS Project, Business Process..., Project Planning, ERP, Process Improvement, SAP, Budgets, Project Portfolio..., IT Service Management, Strategy, CRM
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 1975 — 1977
Associates, Business Administration / Data Processing
Muskegon Business College 1975 — 1977
Associate, Data Processing
Newaygo County Vocational Institute 1974 — 1975
Certificate / Diploma, Data Processing
Hesperia High School 1972 — 1975
Diploma, College Prep
North Central Theological Seminary June 2014 - Present
CROSSMARK July 2012 - Present
Advantage Sales & Marketing September 2011 - July 2012
Quest Diagnostics November 2001 - August 2009
Sony June 1999 - October 2001
Heald College January 1999 - June 1999
Gerber Products Company December 1984 - February 1998
Marshall Industries 1983 - 1984
Continental Paper Company 1980 - 1983
KLIV Radio 1978 - 1980
Skills
Organizational Structure, Training, Leadership, Healthcare, Legal Advice, Healthcare Information..., Program Management, Access, Windows 7, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Management, Leadership Development, Direct Sales, Operations Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Sales, Time Management, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Word, Sales Operations, Process Improvement, Research, Outlook, Strategic Planning, Account Management, PowerPoint, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Social Networking, Marketing, Teamwork, Coaching, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Retail, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, CRM, Sales Management, Project Management, New Business Development
Education
Gonzaga University 2008 — 2011
M.A., Communication & Leadership Studies
William Jessup University 2005 — 2008
B.S., Business Management
William Jessup University 2005 — 2008
B.S., Theology
Heald College 1998 — 1999
A.S., Computer Science
West Valley College 1978 — 1980
A.A., Speech Communication
Leland High 1974 — 1977
North Central Theological Seminary
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theology/Theological Studies
Valley Christian
Soma Diagnostics May 2011 - Present
Novartis April 1999 - February 2011
T-Chem Products January 1998 - January 1999
Gerber Products Company 1993 - 1998
Skills
Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Sales, Osteoporosis, Cardiology, Hypertension, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Selling Skills, Orthopedic, Sales Force Development, Sales Operations, Account Management, Endocrinology, Sales Process, Sales, Neurology
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1987 — 1992
BS, Finance
Oscar W. Larson Company January 2012 - March 2015
Office Team/ Account Temps August 2011 - January 2012
Peoplelink Professional Staffing August 2010 - October 2011
Gerber Products Company January 1989 - February 2009
Gerber Products Company January 1989 - February 2009
Gerber Products Company * Division of Nestle January 1989 - January 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Inventory Management, Logistics, Payroll, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Human Resources, Retail, Microsoft Word, Sales, Invoicing, Outlook, PowerPoint, Accounts Payable, Purchasing
Education
Muskegon Community 2001 — 2010
Diploma, General Business with Data Processing; computer processing
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 1974 — 1998
Associates, English, Computers
Meijer April 2015 - Present
Reynolds Packaging Group - Closure Systems International May 2012 - August 2013
SCA Tissue, North America May 2009 - May 2012
Gerber Products Company November 1996 - April 2009
Schering-Plough HealthCare Products Company November 1992 - January 1996
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Planning, Operational Excellence, Forecasting, Logistics, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, ERP, International Business, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, FMCG, Inventory Management, Six Sigma
Education
Michigan State University 2014 — 2015
Strategic Procurement, Strategic Negotiation and Supplier Base Management, Executive Development - Eli Broad College of Business
Central Michigan University 1979 — 1982
BS Admin, Business Admin
Gerber Products Company February 2011 - Present
Dematic May 2001 - September 2009
Hart & Cooley December 1997 - April 2001
Hart & Cooley June 1994 - November 1997
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Kaizen, Project Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., 5S, Six Sigma, TPM, SPC, DMAIC, Supply Chain, FMEA
Education
Aquinas College
Master of Management, Organizational Development
Grand Valley State University
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Western Michigan University
BS, Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Administration
Novo Nordisk 2014 - Present
Novo Nordisk A/S 2012 - 2014
Forest Laboratories 2010 - 2012
Forest Laboratories 2009 - 2010
Roche Pharmaceuticals 2007 - 2009
Ethicon 2005 - 2007
Gerber Products Company 2002 - 2005
Overseas Private Investment Corporation 2001 - 2001
Koleda Childress Inc. 1997 - 2000
Arnold and Porter 1995 - 1997
Skills
Strategy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Analysis, Managed Care, Market Access, Marketing, Management, Analytics, Product Development, Pricing, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch
Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business 2000 — 2002
MBA
Colgate University 1991 — 1995
B.A.
The University of Manchester 1993 — 1993
The Lawrenceville School 1988 — 1991
Mars January 2014 - Present
Mars November 2011 - December 2013
Mars November 2008 - November 2011
Mars June 2007 - November 2008
Gerber Products Company May 2005 - June 2007
Creditek June 2004 - May 2005
PNY Technologies January 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Talent Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Employee Relations, HR Policies, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Recruiting, Workforce Planning
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus 2004 — 2006
MBA, Human Resources Management
College of Saint Elizabeth 2000 — 2004
BS, Business Adminstration and Sociology
StartSampling, Inc. March 2010 - Present
StartSampling, Inc. December 2006 - April 2010
Gerber Products Company 1990 - 2005
Old Kent Bank and Trust 1988 - 1990
Skills
Retail, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Digital Marketing, Business Development, Shopper Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Consumer Products, Leadership, FMCG, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Analytics, Product Marketing, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Email Marketing, E-commerce, Brand Development, CRM, Online Marketing
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1988 — 1991
MBA, Marketing
Grand Valley State University - Seidman School of Business 1983 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Adams State University 1982 — 1983
Business Administration
Harris Interactive Senior Research ExecutiveWirthlinWorldwideMay 1999 - May 2004
Gerber Products Company 1997 - 1999
Quality Stores 1983 - 1997
Education
Grand Valley State University 1983 — 1985
USAF September 1985 - December 2010
USAF December 1980 - August 1985
Gerber Products Company January 1977 - December 1977
Skills
Research, Analysis, Program Management, Government, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Statistics
Education
Georgia Southern University 1970 — 1973
BS in Math, Mathematics and Statistics
GSK March 2015 - Present
Novartis Consumer Health August 2012 - March 2015
Novartis Consumer Health May 2011 - August 2012
CompuCom August 2002 - April 2011
Gerber Products Company 1999 - 2002
Inacom January 1997 - May 1999
United States Air Force December 1989 - December 1996
Skills
21 CFR Part 11, EDI, Change Control, Software Documentation, Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, IT Management, Computer System..., Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Sop, GxP, Quality Auditing, GMP, FDA, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Bellevue University 2003 — 2005
BS, CIS
Contemporary Process Solutions LLC April 2005 - Present
CPS LLC 2005 - 2014
Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2005
Gerber Products 2002 - 2004
Gerber Products Company 2000 - 2002
Clorox 1998 - 2000
Vlasic Foods International 1997 - 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Food Packaging, Cost Management, Food Safety, Public Speaking, Continuous Improvement, Published Author, Critical Thinking, Lateral Thinking, Crisis Intervention, Manufacturing, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., HACCP, FMEA, Quality Assurance, Leadership, Process Improvement, Food Processing, Food, Aseptic Processing, Packaging, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Management, Food Science, Supply Chain, R&D, FMCG, Analysis, Quality System, Program Management, Ingredients, Supply Chain Management, GMP, TPM, Dairy, Minitab, Statistical Data..., Statistics, Acceptance Sampling, Hands-on Training, Production Planning, Thermal Processing, SQF
Education
University of Michigan 1994 — 1999
Alma College 1992 — 1993
Tenneco February 2013 - Present
Quad/Graphics March 2009 - January 2013
Johnson Controls June 1998 - February 2009
Nabisco 1989 - 1998
Gerber Products Company 1985 - 1989
Education
Western Michigan University 1982 — 1984
MA, Industrial Psychology
Calvin College 1978 — 1982
BA, Psychology
Gerber Products Company October 2006 - Present
Kraft Foods January 1987 - April 2006
Nabisco-Kraft 1987 - 2006
Education
Centenary College 1999 — 2002
Bachelors, Business Administration
Meguiar's January 2009 - Present
Meguiars Inc. November 2007 - December 2008
Meguiar's October 2006 - December 2007
Gerber Products/Novartis Consumer Health 2004 - 2006
Gerber Products Company 1999 - 2006
Novartis Consumer Health November 1999 - March 2004
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Management, Sales, Sales Management, Forecasting, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Team Building, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Marketing, Automotive, Six Sigma
Education
Jones International University 2000 — 2004
MBA, Finance, summa cum laude
Brigham Young University 1990 — 1994
B.A., International Relations, Business Administration, French
Franklin Pierce High School 1985 — 1988
Lands' End September 2004 - Present
Gerber Products Company August 1997 - September 2004
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Management
Education
Edgewood College 1989 — 1992
General Dynamics 2009 - Present
GOH 2007 - 2008
AGY 1996 - 2007
Gerber Products Company 1991 - 1996
Horizon Industrial Group 1988 - 1990
Rockwell International 1983 - 1988
Skills
Talent Management, Operations Management, Employee Surveys, Job Evaluation, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Organizational..., Strategy, Leadership, Human Resources, Mergers & Acquisitions, Policy, Manufacturing, Program Management, Labor Relations
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 1994 — 1995
MS, Management
Bethany College
BS, Psychology/Communications
Luxottica Retail April 1999 - Present
Gerber Products Company November 1992 - March 1999
Smiths Industries April 1990 - November 1992
Coopers & Lybrand January 1985 - April 1990
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Retail, Essbase, P&L, Income Statement, Leadership, Management, Budgets, Accounting, Finance, SAP, Process Improvement, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Team Building
Education
Central Michigan University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Management Information Systems
Nestle April 2009 - Present
Gerber Products Company April 2004 - March 2009
Skills
SAP, SAP R/3, SAP BW, ERP, FMCG, Forecasting, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting
Education
Ferris State University 1987 — 1989
HAVAS LYNX US July 2014 - Present
HAVAS LYNX US December 2012 - Present
Brandish Creative August 2012 - February 2013
Jeff Sternstein Consulting March 2012 - August 2012
Publicis Healthcare Communications Group October 2010 - March 2012
Rosetta (Publicis) July 2008 - October 2010
Grey Healthcare Group May 2006 - June 2008
Saatchi & Saatchi Healthcare July 2005 - May 2006
Gerber Products Company April 2002 - January 2005
Novartis Consumer Health 1993 - 2005
Skills
Multi-channel Marketing, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Account Management, Digital Strategy, New Business Development, Digital Media, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Strategy Development, Product Management, New Product Ideas, Advertising Management, Brand Management, Brand Positioning..., Brand Development..., Integrated Marketing..., Strategic Marketing..., Marketing Plan Creation, Small Business Marketing, Marketing for Small..., Development of..., Product Concept, Consumer Package Goods, Consumer Packaged Goods..., CPG Industry, Customer Insight, Brand Architecture, Strategy, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Marketing, Market Planning, Relationship Marketing, Positioning, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research, Global Marketing
Education
Harvard Business School 2004 — 2004
Program Certificate, Novartis Executive Program
City University of New York-Baruch College
M.B.A., Marketing
State University of New York at Binghamton
BA, Psychology, Marketing
Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2007 - Present
Wal-Mart 2007 - Present
Walmart 2007 - Present
Walmart Corporate 2007 - Present
Del Monte Foods April 2004 - July 2007
Gerber Products Company 2002 - 2004
Mars 1988 - 2000
M&M/Mars 1986 - 1998
Education
Auburn University, College of Business 1978 — 1982
B.S, Marketing & Computer Programming
Dell January 2014 - January 2015
Dell June 2011 - January 2014
BancVue April 2010 - June 2011
Bancvue October 2008 - April 2010
Uplogix February 2008 - July 2008
Dell August 2006 - February 2008
Dell October 2004 - August 2006
Dell October 2000 - July 2004
Gerber Products Company June 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Project Management, CRM, Management, SaaS, Leadership, Product Development, Sales, Enterprise Software, Product Management, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Salesforce.com, Business Analysis, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Cloud Computing, SDLC, Sales Operations, Negotiation, Start-ups
Education
Concordia University-Austin
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Tarrant County College 1987 — 1992
AA, Business
Davis Creek Meats and Seafood November 2012 - Present
North American Trading and Logistics April 2010 - November 2012
Hudsonville Ice Cream March 2008 - April 2010
Gordon Food Service April 2005 - March 2008
Gerber Products Company June 2000 - April 2005
Sara Lee Foods June 1993 - June 2000
Skills
Food, Forecasting, Purchasing, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Pricing, Meat, Food Safety, Marketing, Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Food Industry, Negotiation, Budgets, Grain, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Key Account Management, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Strategy, FMCG, Sales Management, Income Statement, Agriculture, Market Planning, Procurement, Market Analysis, Business Strategy, Dairy, Poultry, Commodity, Commodity Risk..., International Business, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Auburn University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor Of Science, Animal and Dairy Science
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1987
Master of Agriculture, Agricultural Economics
Catalina Marketing December 2014 - Present
Catalina Marketing December 2011 - November 2014
Marketing Management Analytics April 2010 - December 2011
Catalina Marketing March 2009 - March 2010
Novartis Consumer Health 2007 - March 2009
Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2007
ACNielsen 1997 - 2004
Cadbury Beverages 1994 - 1997
IRI January 1993 - February 1994
Skills
Analytics, Customer Insight, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Shopper Marketing, CRM, Marketing, Leadership, Management, Segmentation
Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business 1991 — 1995
MBA, Marketing / Management
Yale University 1986 — 1988
MS, Operations Research
Carnegie Mellon University 1982 — 1986
BS, Applied Math
N/A February 2007 - Present
Gerber Products Company 1996 - 2004
Frito-Lay 1985 - 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Operations Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Strategy, Project Management, Coaching, Product Development, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Process Improvement, Leadership, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Project Planning, Forecasting, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Business Process..., Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Management, Budgets, Training, Business Planning, P&L Management, Purchasing, Outsourcing, Procurement, Operational Excellence, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Business Analysis, Logistics, Start-ups, Business Development, Vendor Management
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Kovak-Likly Communications September 2015 - Present
Epsilon March 2013 - April 2015
Ryan Partnership June 2010 - March 2013
Marketing Consultant July 2009 - June 2010
Nestle Nutrition 2006 - 2008
Gerber Products Company 2005 - 2006
Gerber Products Company 2003 - 2005
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare 2002 - 2002
Burson-Marsteller 2000 - 2001
Edelman 1997 - 1999
Skills
Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Product Launch, Product Development, Packaging, Integrated Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Marketing, Consumer Promotions, Digital Promotions, Brand Architecture, Market Research, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Communications, Positioning, Strategic Thinking, Strategy, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Brand Development, Direct Marketing
Education
Cornell University
B.S., Communication
Cornell University - S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
M.B.A.
Nestle Nutrition R&D Centers 2009 - Present
Nestle 2005 - 2009
Gerber Products Company January 2005 - July 2007
Gerber Products Company 1991 - 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Training Delivery, Change Management, Consumer Products, R&D, SAP, Leadership, GMP, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Process Improvement, Project Management, FMCG, Sensory Evaluation, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Food Technology, Food, Food Industry, Food Processing, SAP R/3, Management
Education
Calvin College 1986 — 1990
BS, Chemistry
Gordon Food Service August 2007 - Present
The Rehmann Group August 2005 - August 2007
SPX Corporation February 1999 - August 2005
Gerber Products Company January 1994 - February 1999
Education
Ferris State University 1990 — 1994
BS, Accounting
Purdue Pharma L.P. October 2014 - Present
Novartis Consumer Health November 2008 - September 2014
Novartis Consumer Health April 2004 - November 2008
Watson Pharmaceuticals 2001 - 2004
Gerber Products Company 1998 - 2000
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Procurement, Forecasting, Budgets, Pharmaceutical Industry, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supplier Development, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Global Marketing, Supply Management, GMP, Consumer Products, Outsourcing, Clinical Development, Sourcing, Vendor Management
Education
Cornell University 1980 — 1984
Cornell University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Post Audit Solutions November 2008 - Present
Gerber Products Company July 2001 - October 2008
Novartis Consumer Health July 2001 - April 2008
Internal Audit Bureau December 1998 - July 2001
Guardsman Products/Valspar April 1993 - December 1998
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 1989 — 2011
Bachelor, Business Manager, Legal, Accounting
Coca-Cola North America May 2015 - Present
Nestle Infant Nutrition (formerly Gerber Products Company) March 2008 - June 2011
Gerber Products Company August 2005 - March 2008
California Natural Products May 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Food Safety, Food, HACCP, Food Science, Food Industry, Quality System, Manufacturing, TPM, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Operations Management, Quality Management, Food Microbiology, Cleaning Validation, Commissioning, New Product..., Process Qualification, ISO 22000, Integrated Management..., Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, GMP, Production Planning, Food Quality, Ingredients, SQF, Validation, Root Cause Analysis, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, ISO, Quality Auditing, Sanitation, Aseptic Processing, TQM, Dairy, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Georgia Southern University 1995 — 1997
Master of Science (MS), Biology
Georgia Southern University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS)
DePuy Synthes a Johnson & Johnson company April 2014 - Present
Grace College February 2014 - Present
Ivy Tech State College 2008 - Present
DePuy, A Johnson & Johnson Company July 2007 - April 2014
Hower Tool February 2005 - July 2007
Symmetry Medical February 2005 - September 2005
Gerber Products Company September 2003 - February 2005
Pent Assemblies May 2000 - September 2003
Skills
CAPA, Calibration, FMEA, Minitab, Supplier Quality, Testing, Supply Chain, Design of Experiments, Quality Auditing, SPC, Auditing, Manufacturing, Automotive, Medical Devices, Quality Control, V&V, Six Sigma, Quality System, Machining, GD&T, CMM, Quality Assurance, GMP, Inspection, Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Development, FDA, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Iso 9000, Quality Management, PPAP, Validation, ISO 13485, Cnc, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, R&D, Kaizen, 5S, Biomedical Engineering, DMAIC, Design for Manufacturing, TQM, Change Control, ISO, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2003 — 2008
MS, Quality Assurance
Purdue University 2000 — 2003
BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids October 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co. 2009 - 2010
Dematic 2004 - 2006
Mannesman Rapistan 1998 - 2004
Gerber Products Company August 1981 - March 1998
Skills
Financial Accounting, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, GAAP, General Ledger, Strategic Financial..., Mergers, Financial Reporting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Variance Analysis, Management, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Microsoft Excel, US GAAP, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Cash Flow, Payroll, Business Planning, Accounting, Process Improvement, Financial Audits, Strategic Planning, Hyperion Enterprise, Cash Flow Forecasting, Consolidation, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Auditing, SEC filings, Internal Audit, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Tax, P&L, SAP, ERP, Corporate Finance, Working Capital..., Due Diligence, Treasury, Financial Planning
Education
Grand Valley State University 1980 — 1981
MBA, Accounting
Michigan State University 1972 — 1975
BA, History/English/Education
Meguiar's- A 3M Company July 2009 - Present
Meguiar's October 2005 - Present
Gerber Products Company March 2003 - October 2005
Novartis Consumer Health March 2001 - October 2003
Skills
International Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Business Planning, Forecasting, Strategy, Sales, Management, Negotiation, Income Statement, Customer Insight, Account Management, International Sales, Retail, Leadership, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Brand Management, Marketing Management, New Business Development, Pricing, Team Building, Market Planning
Education
Harvard Business School 2000 — 2005
Novartis Harvard Business Program, Leadership, Finance, and Strategic Planning
University Of Phoenix 1994 — 1997
BA in Management, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Herman Miller July 1999 - Present
Gerber Products Company February 1994 - November 1998
Skills
General Ledger, Baan, SOX, Accounts Receivable, JD Edwards, Accounting, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Excel, Business Objects, Lotus Notes, Word, Outlook, Auditing, Microsoft Office, Compliance, Problem Solving, Cost Accounting, Business Planning
Education
Baker College of Muskegon 2008 — 2010
Finance and Financial Management Services
Baker College Business and Corporate Services
Grand Valley State University October 2014 - Present
Management Consulting and Interim Executive Companies June 2012 - Present
Nestle Nutrition July 2006 - May 2012
Gerber Products Company July 2003 - June 2006
Gerber de Venezuela July 2001 - June 2003
Gerber de Venezuela May 1992 - June 2003
Diablitos (Pet Inc.) October 1989 - November 1991
The Pillsbury Company January 1986 - September 1989
Procter & Gamble July 1978 - December 1985
Mars Ltd. November 1977 - May 1978
Skills
Business Analysis, Leading Large Teams, Multicultural..., Project Management, Portfolio Management, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Management, General Management, Results Oriented, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Goal Oriented, Forecasting, Microeconomics, P&L Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Business Development, SAP, Program Management, Pricing
Education
Ph.D., Queen Mary College, University of London
Ph.D, Materials Science
Queen Mary College, University of London
B. Sc., Science
Harvard Business School
Fremont Insurance Company April 2009 - Present
Gerber Life Insurance Company September 2008 - April 2009
Novartis Consumer Health 1999 - 2008
Gerber Products Company 1990 - 1999
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 1983 — 1990
Associate, Secretarial Science/Accounting
State of Michigan - DHS March 2009 - Present
Gerber Products Company September 2006 - January 2009
Courtland Consulting February 2000 - June 2006
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 1999 — 2001
Bachelor, Business
Nestle January 2009 - Present
Gerber Products Company October 2006 - February 2008
Gerber Products Company June 2000 - June 2006
Skills
SAP R/3, CPFR, SAP APO, Customer Service, Manufacturing, SAP, Testing, Training, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2007 — 2008
Business Administration and Management, General
Ferris State University 1997 — 1998
General Studies
Wells Enterprises June 2005 - Present
Well's Dairy, Inc. February 2002 - June 2005
Wells' Dairy, Inc. April 1998 - February 2002
Gerber Products Company September 1993 - July 1997
Gerber Products Company June 1990 - September 1993
Gerber Product Company June 1986 - June 1990
Gerber Product Company March 1984 - June 1986
Skills
Sales Operations, Retail, Sales, Selling, Grocery, Budgets, Team Management, Retail Sales, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Sales Management, Merchandising, Account Management, Consumer Products, Key Account Development, New Business Development, Team Building, Brand Management, Market Planning, IRI, Pricing
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1981 — 1983
Batchelor of Science, Business Administration & Marketing
Diablo Valley College 1978 — 1981
Associates of Arts, Business
Grand Rapids Community Foundation May 2015 - Present
Ranir LLC March 2013 - May 2015
Access Business Group 2002 - 2013
Five Star Brands 1999 - 2002
Gerber Products Company 1989 - 1999
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1984 - 1989
Skills
Investments, Financial Analysis, Finance, Budgets, Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategy, Forecasting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Reporting, Business Planning, Executive Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Management, P&L Management, Marketing
Education
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business 1983 — 1984
MBA, Finance
Calvin College 1979 — 1983
BA, Business/Accounting
Missouri Sugars, LLC 2010 - Present
Kellogg's 2007 - 2009
Gerber Products Company 2001 - 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food, Manufacturing, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, TPM, FMCG, Food Processing, Inventory Management, Production Planning, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Product Development, Process Improvement
Education
Davenport University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business and Finance
Western Illinois University
Industrial Engineering Technology
Gerber Life Insurance Company June 2008 - Present
Gerber Products Company September 1988 - May 2008
Novartis Consumer Health 1994 - 2007
ANR PIPELINE 1977 - 1988
Skills
Systems Analysis, Financial Systems, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, Access, Variance Analysis, SAP, Forecasting, ERP, Business Process..., Business Analysis, SAP R/3
Education
Ferris State University 1974 — 1977
BS, DATA PROCESSING, ACCOUNTING
Pine River HS 1965 — 1970
Church & Dwight, Co., Inc. September 2010 - Present
Church & Dwight February 2010 - August 2010
Nestle Infant Nutrition January 2007 - November 2009
Gerber Products Company January 2004 - January 2007
Novartis Consumer Health September 1999 - December 2003
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products December 1975 - June 1999
Skills
Consumer Products, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sourcing, Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, P&L Management, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Negotiation, FMCG, SAP, Six Sigma, Demand Planning, Supply Chain..., Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Team Management
Education
Duquesne University 1973 — 1976
MA, Political Science
Rider University 1968 — 1973
BA, Political Science
Kellogg Company March 2013 - Present
Kellogg Company November 2009 - March 2013
Kellogg Company July 2007 - November 2009
Kellogg Company April 2000 - July 2007
Dawn Food Products March 1997 - March 2000
Gerber Products Company 1995 - 1997
Gerber Products Company 1991 - 1995
Skills
International Trade, Export, Transportation, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Transportation..., SAP, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Operations Management, Consumer Products, FMCG, People Development
Education
Alma College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Intermational Business & Spanish
The Kraft Heinz Company July 2015 - Present
The Kraft Heinz Company July 2013 - July 2015
Kraft Foods Group May 2012 - August 2013
Kraft November 2010 - May 2012
Nestle April 2004 - December 2010
Gerber Products Company April 2004 - September 2007
A.T. Kearney 2003 - 2004
RR Donnelley 2002 - 2003
John Deere 1998 - 2002
Quality Farm and Fleet May 1995 - 1998
Skills
Procurement, Supply Management, eSourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain..., Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Spend Analysis, Supplier Development
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2000 — 2002
MBA
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management
BA, Supply Chain Management
Gerber Life Insurance Co APO Team LeadNestle Nutrition2006 - 2009
Gerber Products Company 1980 - 2009
Skills
SAP APO, EDI, VMI, Vendor Managed Inventory, Demand Supply Planning, Distribution..., APO SNP, APO, SAP Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, ERP, SAP BW, SAP R/3, Supply Chain Management
Education
Central Michigan University 1975 — 1980
B.S., Mathematics, Business Management
Newport Art Museum August 2014 - Present
Laird Norton Family Foundation June 2008 - Present
Floating Cork May 2007 - December 2009
Laird Norton Foundation June 2002 - June 2007
Bellevue Wine & Spirits December 1998 - May 2007
Clipper Wine & Spirits June 1992 - December 1998
Novatex GmbH 1990 - 1992
Gerber Products Company 1986 - 1988
Gerber Products Company 1983 - 1986
Skills
Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Grants, Philanthropy, Business Strategy, Managerial Finance, Research, Grant Writing
Education
Dartmouth College 1976 — 1982
B.A., Engineering Sciences
The Taft School 1973 — 1976
High School
Kerry Group February 2011 - Present
Coca-Cola North America December 2009 - February 2011
Nestle 2007 - November 2009
Gerber Products Company 2001 - 2007
Parmalat January 1994 - August 2001
White Knight Packaging 1992 - 1993
Skills
HACCP, Food Science, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Food Industry, ISO 22000, Quality System, Food, GMP, Food Technology, SQF, Aseptic Processing, Continuous Improvement, Food Manufacturing, GMA Thermal Processing..., Thermal Processing, Sensory Evaluation, SPC, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Ingredients, Hygiene, Food Packaging, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
Arbre Group Holdings Corporation August 2015 - Present
Hillshire Brands / Tyson Foods December 2013 - August 2015
Tyson Foods / Hillshire Brands December 2013 - August 2015
Arbre Farms Corp October 2009 - December 2013
Supreme Machined Products May 2008 - November 2008
Magna Donnelly April 1998 - May 2008
Gerber Products Company March 1996 - April 1998
Brickley Delong P.C, November 1994 - March 1996
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Auditing, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Financial Audits, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., SAP, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, SEC filings, Continuous Improvement, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Central Michigan University 1987 — 1991
BSBA, Accounting
Central Michigan University 1987 — 1991
BSBA, Accounting
Nestle 2000 - Present
Gerber Products Company December 1976 - Present
Skills
Process Equipment and..., Food Industry, Process Improvement, Food Science, Food Processing, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food Technology, Manufacturing, Food, Dairy, Sensory Evaluation
Education
Grand Valley State University 1981 — 1991
BS Industrial Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Math, Safety
Contractor 2013 - 2013
Haworth February 2011 - September 2012
Gerber Products Company January 1990 - February 2009
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Demand Planning, Consumer Products, Product Development, Logistics, FMCG, Analysis, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Customer Insight, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, SAP, SAP R/3, Production Planning, ERP, Manufacturing, Vendor Managed Inventory, Lean Manufacturing, Retail, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Merchandising
Education
Baker College of Muskegon
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Muskegon Business College
Associate's degree, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
The Coca-Cola Company June 2011 - Present
Gerber Products Company 2000 - June 2011
Jackson County February 1997 - February 2000
Skills
GMP, HACCP, Hygiene & Sanitary..., Food Processing, Food Safety, Food, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, ISO 22000, Quality Assurance, Food Microbiology, Food Science, Aseptic Processing, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, SAP, Microbiology, ISO, TPM, Quality Management, Product Development, Sanitation, Hygiene, FDA, Quality System, Food Quality, Food Technology, Cross-functional Team..., Food Manufacturing, Training, Auditing, Ingredients, Dairy
Education
Central Michigan University 2000 — 2003
M.S., Health Administration
Penn State University 1980 — 1983
Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Resource Management
Mead Johnson Nutrition September 2014 - Present
Packer Sanitation Services Inc. May 2012 - September 2014
Peterson Farms Inc June 2008 - May 2012
Sabroso May 2007 - May 2008
Nestle Nutrition/Gerber Products Company 2004 - 2006
Gerber Products 2002 - 2004
Gerber Products Company 2000 - 2002
Skills
HACCP, Pest Control, SQF, Continuous Improvement, Food, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Technology, Frozen Food, Inventory Control, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Meat, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Sanitation, Supply Chain
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2004 — 2005
Business
Michigan Works!FBR April 2008 - Present
FiveCap Inc January 2007 - January 2008
Gerber Products Company June 2002 - January 2007
Education
Kaplan University 2010 — 2011
Working on Bachelor's, Human Services
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2003 — 2007
Associates, Human Services
Buchanan Community Schools August 2003 - Present
River Valley School System August 2001 - July 2003
Remembered Moments 1997 - 1998
LECO Corporation 1996 - 1997
ComputerLand 1994 - 1996
Herman Miller 1987 - 1993
Prince Corporation (Johnson Controls) 1983 - 1987
Gerber Products Company 1982 - 1983
Clark Equipment Company 1976 - 1981
Skills
Teaching
Education
Grand Valley State University 2002 — 2004
Masters, Educational Leadership
Bethel College 2000 — 2001
Teaching Certificate
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management 1981 — 1982
Masters, MBA
Taylor University 1973 — 1977
Bachelors, Math/Systems Analysis
Missouri Sugars August 2009 - Present
Hoopeston Foods August 2009 - December 2010
Gerber Products Company 2000 - 2002
Amway 1998 - 2000
Education
Davenport University 1999 — 2001
MBA, Business
Western Illinois University 1986 — 1990
BS Industrial Engineering Technology
Beaumont Health System June 2007 - Present
Gerber Products Company February 2004 - September 2006
Impression by John Galbo July 2003 - September 2003
Early Head Start September 2000 - September 2002
Skills
First Aid, Cpr Certified, Service Exellence..., Administration, Compliance, Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Event Planning
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Leadership
Lake Superior State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Novartis October 2012 - Present
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, Inc August 2011 - September 2012
Trovis Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a subsidiary of Clinical Data, Inc. February 2011 - April 2011
Novartis March 2009 - February 2011
Pfizer October 1997 - March 2009
Gerber Products Company September 1989 - October 1997
Parke DeWatt Labs July 1988 - September 1989
Farmers Insurance June 1986 - July 1988
Skills
OB/GYN, Neurology, Orthopedics, ENT, Hospitals, Pain, VA, Rheumatology, Dermatology, Urology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Psychiatry, Pain Management, Managed Care, Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Podiatry, Allergy, Family Practice, Surgeons, Osteoporosis, Gynecology, Pharmaceuticals, Hypertension, Anesthesiology, Anesthesia, COPD, Asthma, Epilepsy, General Surgery, Anti-infectives, Pediatrics, Antibiotics, Product Launches, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Industry, Antibacterial
Education
Illinois State University 1983 — 1986
BS, Economics
College of DuPage 1981 — 1983
none, General Studies
Eileen Fisher 1997 - 2009
Gerber Products Company 1987 - 1997
Skills
Gerber Software User,..., Adobe Illustrator flat..., WEB PDM administrator
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 1976 — 1978
Associate in Art, Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design
Gerber Products Company September 2000 - Present
Wal-Mart June 1994 - September 2000
Skills
SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting
Education
Baker College of Muskegon
Henry Ford Community College
Gerber Products Company May 2013 - Present
Farmers Insurance February 2005 - May 2013
Skills
Property & Casualty..., Casualty, Liability, Commercial Insurance, Insurance, Claim, General Insurance, Legal Liability, Claims Management, Commercial Lines, Umbrella Insurance, Workers Compensation
Education
Cornerstone University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Busines Management/Human Rexources, 3.97
Thornapple Kellogg High School 1968 — 1971
Dipolma
Davenport University
Associate Degree - Business management
Southern Star, Inc. November 2011 - Present
Bremner Foods Ltd. May 2007 - September 2008
Atlantis Plastics April 2006 - May 2007
Gerber Products Company April 2004 - April 2006
Whirlpool Corporation April 1989 - April 2004
Arkansas Best Corporation February 1987 - March 1989
Skills
Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Multi-site
Education
University of Arkansas 1988 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Oklahoma 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Petroleum Engineering
Carl Albert State College 1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
None of My Business (nomb) November 1998 - Present
Beverly Enterprises May 1976 - November 1998
Gerber Products Company August 1959 - June 1982
Education
Antioch College
Fremont Insurance Company October 2013 - Present
Fremont Insurance Company August 2012 - Present
Edward Jones February 2012 - October 2012
Edward Jones April 2010 - February 2012
Nestle March 2005 - April 2010
Nestle June 2002 - March 2005
Gerber Products Company February 1997 - June 2002
Novartis November 1994 - February 1997
Skills
Spanish-English, Notary Public, Life & Health Insurance..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Supervision, International Logistics, Office Administration, Cross-functional Team..., Call Center, Customer Service, Call Centers, Forecasting, Training, Sales
Education
Ferris State University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. May 2014 - May 2015
Arrow Engine Company September 2011 - October 2013
DXP Enterprises, Inc. November 2010 - June 2011
CONTRACT-PURCHASING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT May 2008 - August 2010
AES SHADY POINT INC / COAL CREEK MINERALS January 2007 - August 2007
Gerber Products Company September 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, Global Sourcing, Materials Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, SAP, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Continuous Improvement
Education
College of the Southwest
UNDERGRADUATE ( 3 YEARS COMPLETED), Accounting and Business/Management
Mechanical Skills for Purchasing ProfessionalsISM
Negotiations Success I & IIAPICS
Gerber Products Company June 2011 - Present
Gerber Products Company May 2011 - Present
Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College 2001 — 2002
Accounting and Computer Science
Athene Annuity & Life Assurance Company (formerly RBC Insurance) May 2011 - Present
RBC Insurance (formerly RBC Liberty Insurance) January 2005 - April 2011
RBC Liberty Insurance (formerly Liberty Corporation) January 2004 - December 2004
RBC Liberty Insurance (formerly Liberty Corporation) January 2002 - January 2004
Liberty Corporation June 1992 - January 2002
Bob Jones University Press Printing Division June 1986 - June 1992
Gerber Products Company May 1984 - May 1986
Skills
Certifications: GIAC®..., OS: Windows 7/XP,..., Databases:SQL Server..., Software:MS Office,..., Languages: VB..., Compliances: SOX, PCI...
Education
Bob Jones University 1986 — 1992
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Grand Valley State University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Gerber Products Company
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, TPM
Education
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Statistics