Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a United States division of Swiss confectioner Lindt & Sprüngli. The company was founded by and is named after Italian chocolatier Domenico Ghirardelli, who, after working in South America, moved to California. Parent organization: Lindt & Sprüngli Headquarters: San Leandro, California, United States Founder: Domingo Ghirardelli Founded: 1852, San Francisco, California, United States CEO: Marty Thompson (May 2011–) Subsidiary: Burke Chocolate Company
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Employees
Trinchero Family Estates April 2015 - Present
UC Davis Graduate School of Management August 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2014 - May 2015
ThyssenKrupp Aerospace NA / TMX Aerospace October 2011 - November 2013
Wells Fargo Bank 2009 - 2011
California State University, Sacramento 2006 - 2010
Tuscon Manufacturing, LLC January 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Marketing, Sales, CRM, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, Email Marketing, Business Development, Advertising, Event Planning, Training, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Adobe Creative Suite, SPSS, Statgraphics, Microsoft Office: Word,..., Special Events..., AS9100, EDI, JIT, Kanban, Lean Fundamentals, 6S, Forecasting, Shortage Control, Export Control..., Development of..., International Marketing, JD Edwards, Cognos, Sharepoint, Trade Marketing, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California State University-Sacramento 2006 — 2010
B.S. Business Administration, Marketing and International Business
Sacramento City College
Graphic Communication
Tokay High School
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2015 - Present
SPAR Group February 2015 - Present
ASC Retail Merchandising Services February 2015 - Present
Windows Phone VIP November 2010 - January 2014
AT&T July 2006 - January 2014
SCAN Health Plan - Via AppleONE Staffing Services October 2005 - March 2006
Barnes & Noble June 2000 - July 2005
Long Beach City College September 1997 - June 2003
Long Beach City College July 1996 - December 1996
Skills
Management, Sales Operations, Training, Merchandising, Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Retail Sales Analysis, Windows Phone, Troubleshooting, Creative Problem Solving, Sales, Product Promotion, Improvisational Acting, Retail, Team Leadership, Customer Experience, Operations Audit, Technical Writing, Loss Prevention, Copy Editing, Coaching, Retail Sales, Operations Management, Resourceful..., Analysis, Flexible approach to..., Android, Graphic Design, Character Animation, Curriculum Design, Customer Service, Telecommunications, Mobile Devices, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Wireless, Direct Sales, Customer Retention, Project Management
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Media Design
California State University-Long Beach 1996 — 1998
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Long Beach City College 1993 — 1997
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts; Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ALDO Group June 2014 - September 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2013 - October 2013
Junipero Serra Elementary May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Acting, Singing, Styling, Modeling, Hip Hop, Swimming, Horses, Biking
Education
City College of San Francisco 2013 — 2015
Fashion Merchandising
ruth asawa's san francisco school of the arts 2009 — 2013
Highschool Diploma, Theatre/Theater
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2014 - Present
Campbell Soup Company January 2013 - May 2014
Campbell Soup Supply Company March 2012 - December 2012
Campbell Soup Company September 2010 - June 2012
Campbell Soup Company June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Organizational..., SAP, Food Processing, Quality Assurance, Supervisory Experience, Food Safety, Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, Outstanding..., GMP, Product Development, Dairy, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Flavors, Continuous Improvement, Quality Auditing, HACCP, Product Innovation, Meat, Food Chemistry, 5S, Microbiology, Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2010
BS, Food Science
St. Francis College Preporatory High School 2001 — 2005
Category Insights Consulting September 1999 - Present
Diamond Foods, Inc. November 2014 - March 2015
Clif Bar & Company February 2014 - July 2014
Clif Bar & Company June 2013 - February 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2013 - May 2013
Clif Bar & Company July 2012 - January 2013
Central Garden and Pet June 2012 - July 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2011 - June 2012
Peet's Coffee & Tea August 2011 - October 2011
Bell Carter Foods (Lindsay Olives) April 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Syndications, Consumer Products, Management, Customer Insight, Grocery, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Brand Management, Market Research, Strategy, Marketing Research, Product Development, Segmentation, Trade Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1987 — 1991
BS Business, emphasis in marketing, BS Business concentration in marketing
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2013 - April 2015
Qzina Specialty Foods April 2011 - June 2013
Tulula "Baked Bliss" November 2009 - April 2011
Landamerica Commonwealth Title Company October 2004 - January 2009
Skills
Food Service, Food Industry, Food & Beverage, Key Account Management, Account Management, Restaurants, Catering, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Service, Food, Sales Process, Solution Selling, Strategic Account..., Strategic Account Growth, CRM, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media Best..., Graphic Design Software, Bakery, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, P&L Management, Retail, Social Media
Education
California State University-East Bay
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications
California State University-Fullerton
Fleischman Field Research February 2013 - April 2014
Fleischman Field Research April 2011 - April 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 2007 - November 2010
San Francisco Oral Surgery and Implantology June 2007 - January 2008
SF Urban Community Housing Corporation September 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Market Research, Customer Service, Social Media, Recruiting, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Sales, Management, Focus Groups, Online Research, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Social Media Marketing, Illustrator, Motion 5, Soundtrack Pro, Logo Design, InDesign, Leadership Development, Digital Marketing, Qualitative Data, Survey Research, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Event Planning, Facebook
Education
San Francisco State University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration; Concentration in Marketing; Minor in Industrial Arts, GPA: 3.75
City University of Hong Kong 2014 — 2015
Study Abroad, Business Administration & Marketing
San Francisco State University August 2013 - Present
Evolution Hospitality April 2014 - Present
Holiday Inn June 2015 - August 2015
Componere Fine Catering February 2015 - February 2015
Westin Hotels & Resorts June 2014 - December 2014
FedEx January 2014 - March 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2007 - December 2013
Walgreens May 2011 - June 2011
Kaiser Permanente April 2011 - May 2011
Enterprise for High School Students May 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Hospitality, Sales, Customer Service, Restaurants, Customer Satisfaction, Food & Beverage, Retail, Microsoft Office, Hotels, Boutique Hotels, Fundraising, Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Starwood Integrated..., Catering
Education
San Francisco State University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management, 3.73
City College of San Francisco 2011 — 2013
Heald College-San Francisco 2009 — 2011
Associate of Applied Science, Pharmacy Technology, 4.0
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2014 - Present
Homemade Ice cream and pie kitchen August 2011 - October 2012
Skills
Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Restaurant Management, Scheduling, Word, Customer Relations, Retail, PowerPoint
Education
Broward College 2005 — 2007
Associate's degree, General Studies
Starbucks July 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2012 - June 2014
Skills
Sales, Retail, Customer Service
Education
Abraham Lincoln High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
City College of San Francisco
Marketing
Team Instaburst September 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2013 - December 2013
Skills
3D Modeling, Blender, Video Games, Game Development, 3D, Modeling, Art, Visual Effects, Photography
Education
Academy of Art University 2013 — 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2014 - Present
IDT through Milestone Technologies April 2012 - May 2014
Sepialine December 2010 - November 2011
Chevron January 2005 - December 2010
ReplayTV 2003 - 2004
LeapFrog 2003 - 2003
Microsoft 2001 - 2001
NBC Internet 2000 - 2001
Lycos ( WhoWhere) 1998 - 2000
Pure Software 1996 - 1996
Skills
Troubleshooting, Perl, Active Directory, Software Documentation, Testing, Unix, Operating Systems, Technical Support, SQL, Databases, Quality Assurance, Microsoft SQL Server, VMware, Project Management, Help Desk Support, Product Management, Linux
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1998
BS, Computer Science
Concord High School 1984 — 1998
Diablo Valley College
Lotus Bakeries North America June 2011 - May 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2007 - May 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2005 - January 2007
Sun Microsystems June 1997 - July 2004
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Production Planning, Change Management, Process Engineering, Warehousing, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, Quality Management, Procurement, ERP, Purchasing, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Project Planning, Supply Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Global Sourcing, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, SAP, FMCG, Manufacturing Operations, 3PL, Logistics Management, Co-packing, Consumer Products, International Logistics, Business Development, Import, Project Management, Negotiation, Account Management, Management, P&L Management, Leadership, Analysis, Cost Reduction, Outsourcing, Sourcing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS, Industrial Engineering
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2013 - February 2015
Nestle S.A. April 2012 - April 2013
Hill-Rom March 2011 - April 2012
Hill-Rom October 2009 - March 2011
JSB-Partners, LP June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Oracle SQL, Financial Modeling, Capital Budgeting, Expense Budgeting, VBA, Process Improvement, Essbase, Access, SAP, Business Analysis, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Cash Flow, JD Edwards, Cross-functional Team..., Hyperion Enterprise, Product Development, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Finance, Business Process..., Budgets, Forecasting, Waste Reduction, Lean Tools, Lean Management, Data Analysis, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Management, P&L, Variance Analysis, Strategy, P&L Management, Logistics
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2005 — 2009
BS, Finance
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2015 - Present
360 Destination Group August 2013 - January 2015
360 Destination Group May 2013 - August 2013
Impact Destinations & Events June 2012 - May 2013
Impact Destinations & Events June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Entertainment, Tourism, Coordinating Events, Budgets, Sponsorship, Sales, Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Hotels
Education
California State University-Chico 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Recreation Parks and Hospitality Management
Shoraibit Technologies July 2015 - Present
Autograph Collection June 2014 - September 2015
Autograph Collection March 2013 - May 2014
Evolution Hospitality February 2012 - March 2013
Joie de Vivre Hospitality May 2006 - January 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2003 - December 2005
EF Educational Tours June 2002 - September 2002
Alliance Francaise - French Alliance June 2000 - July 2000
Skills
Operations Management, Front Office, Reservation, Tourism, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Employee Training, Coaching Staff, Employee Relations, Employee Recognition, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Foreign Languages, Language Teaching, Revenue Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Hotel Management, Pre-opening, Yield Management, Resorts
Education
City College of San Francisco 2004 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III) 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, English, German and International Business
UC Berkeley Extension
Accounting
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2006 - Present
Kraft Foods 1996 - 2006
Nabisco Biscuit Company 1991 - 1996
Skills
Grocery, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Trade Marketing, Direct Store Delivery, Food Industry, Customer Insight, Food, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Brand Management, Pricing, Merchandising, Reporting, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Commitment to Quality, Commitment to Success, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Interviewing, Marketing Plan Creation, Integrated Marketing..., Prospecting, Building Relationships, Sales Relationships, Account Management, Cold Calling, Consultative Sales, Value-added Sales, New Business Development, Sales, Leadership
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
Associated Students, Inc.- CSUF May 2015 - Present
Pi Kappa Alpha - Mu Epsilon Chapter December 2014 - Present
Associated Students, Inc.- CSUF April 2014 - Present
CSUF Camp Titan January 2013 - Present
Susan G. Komen Orange County March 2015 - Present
Titan Athletics September 2014 - March 2015
CSUF Inter-Fraternity Council August 2014 - February 2015
Anaheim Packing District July 2014 - January 2015
California State University, Fullerton September 2013 - April 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2013 - March 2014
Skills
Fundraising, Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Vietnamese, Team Leadership
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2012 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Fullerton Union High School 2008 — 2012
High School Diploma
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2013 - December 2013
Cost Plus World Market October 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Word, Excel, Power Point, Sales, PowerPoint, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Social Media, Outlook, Social Networking, Research, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Teaching, History, Negotiation, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, World History, American History, Political Science, Managed Money, Military History, Money Transfers, European History, Money Management
Education
California state university east bay 2014 — 2016
Masters degree of arts, Public history
California State University-East Bay 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, American History (United States)
Las Positas College 2009 — 2012
AA, Liberal arts and sciences: Social Science
Dublin high school 2005 — 2009
Diploma
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2013 - August 2014
CSUSB September 2008 - June 2014
Kellwood Company April 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Acting, Singing, Athletic Training, Retail Sales, Event Planning, Fitness, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Personal Training, Customer Service, Theatre, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Musical Theatre, Theatrical Production, Fundraising, Creative Writing
Education
CSUSB 2008 — 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2014 - Present
Smashburger April 2013 - May 2014
Mad Mex Fresh Mexican Grill 2011 - 2013
Strike Entertainment 2008 - 2011
Sydney By Sail 2006 - 2008
Skills
Operations Management, Profit Maximization, Business Development, Restaurant Management, Facilities Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Coaching, Event Planning, Event Management, Information Technology, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Networking, Blogging, Hospitality, Tourism, Education, Program Management, Customer Service, Fundraising, Recruiting, Training, Leadership, Management, Strategy, Sales, Sales Operations
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, 3.0
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2013 - 2013
Energy Recovery Inc November 2007 - May 2012
Benchmark Electronics April 2006 - November 2007
smart-TECS April 2005 - January 2006
Trend Technologies February 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching, Budget, Public Speaking, Editing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, AutoCAD, HART Communication &..., Solidworks, Forklift Operator, Shaft Alignment, Product Development
Education
San Jose State University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Manufacturing Engineering
College of San Mateo 1997 — 2000
Certification, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Rita's Italian Ice February 2014 - April 2015
My Yogurt USA November 2013 - January 2014
Pinkberry Ventures, Inc July 2009 - July 2013
SeaWorld March 2008 - September 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Purchasing, Inventory Control, Team Building, Employee Training, Quality Control, Food Safety, Marketing, Sales, P&L Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Cost Control, HR Policies, Procedure Development, Recruiting, Hiring Practices, Hiring Employees, New Hire Orientations, New Hire Training, Mentoring New Hires, New Hire Paperwork, Leadership, Management, Food Service Operations, Food Service Sanitation, Restaurant Management, Bilingual-English/Spanis...
Education
Baker University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration
Gompers High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2014 - Present
Abercrombie & Fitch December 2013 - February 2014
Skills
Photoshop, Leadership, Teamwork, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Drawing, Disney
Education
Cal State Fullerton 2012 — 2016
Business Administration and Management, General
Walnut High School 2008 — 2012
TCHO Ventures December 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2006 - January 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate November 2006 - August 2010
Illuminations 2005 - 2006
Longs Drugs Stores 2003 - 2006
Longs Drugs 2003 - 2005
The Body Shop 1998 - 2002
The Discovery Channel Stores (previously The Nature Company) 1998 - 1999
The Nature Company 1996 - 1998
Cost Plus World Market 1993 - 1996
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Product Development, Grocery, Profit, Income Statement, Marketing Strategy, Global Sourcing, Customer Insight, Supply Chain, Brand Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, Inventory Control, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, FMCG, Sales Operations
Education
California State University-Chico 1981 — 1986
Network Capital Funding Corporation January 2015 - April 2015
Jersey Mike's Subs June 2014 - December 2014
The Bennett Group September 2013 - January 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2012 - September 2013
El Molino High School August 2008 - May 2011
Rodney Strong Vineyard June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Word, Hard-worker, Dependable Team Player, Learning Quickly, Dedicated Professional, Multi Tasking, Determination, Always Punctual, Highly personable, Energetic Leader, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, PowerPoint, Adobe, Editing
Education
Chapman University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bussiness Administration - Entrepreneurship
Demand Advantage Inc. February 2011 - Present
BRG Sports March 2015 - August 2015
Kellogg Company June 2014 - December 2014
Mars February 2014 - May 2014
The Mosaic Company March 2013 - July 2013
Peavey Electronics August 2012 - January 2013
Abbott Laboratories March 2011 - September 2011
Sony Electronics August 2010 - February 2011
Permanent Positions January 1997 - December 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2009 - July 2010
Skills
SAP, Demand Planning, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Demand Forecasting, Demand Management, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Product Development, Analysis, Business Process, Management
Education
University of Connecticut 1998 — 2001
MBA, Operations & Finance
Babson College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
SAP Training
SAP Corporate Training Center, SAP APO
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2015 - Present
Devar Emet Messianic Synagouge January 2015 - Present
Congregation Beth Messiah September 2014 - Present
Skills
Museums, Nonprofits, Raiser's Edge, Volunteer Management, Research, Public Speaking, Accurate Data Entry, Customer Service, Technology, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Telephone Skills, Graphic Design, Program Development
Education
Central Ohio Technical College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA)
Moody Bible Institute
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2011 - Present
California State University East Bay January 2006 - Present
Frater-Nica, A Nicaraguan-American Non-Profit Organization June 2004 - Present
Caterpillar - Peterson Power Systems October 2006 - September 2011
Caterpillar - Peterson Tractor April 2005 - September 2006
California State Univ, Hayward- Facilities Planning and Operations Dept. March 2000 - March 2003
Skills
Project Management, SPC, Performance Management, Packaging, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Budgets, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Process Engineering, Management, Product Development, Risk Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Process Scheduler, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Project Management Certificate
California State University-East Bay
California State University-East Bay
BS, Industrial Engineering with minor in Business Administration
Neudorff USA March 2015 - Present
Alivie October 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2013 - September 2014
Blue Diamond Growers January 2012 - July 2013
Alivie January 2011 - December 2011
Basic American Foods January 2010 - February 2011
Basic American Foods September 2008 - April 2010
J.R. Simplot Company February 2006 - August 2008
J.R. Simplot Company August 1999 - January 2006
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Promotions, Product Optimization, Customer Relations, Team Management, Sales Presentations, Food Service, Wellness, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Building, Multicultural, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Service, New Business Development, Food, Energy Healing, Meditation, Employee Wellness..., Wellness Coaching, Forecasting, Foodservice Distribution, Negotiation, Marketing Management, Coaching, Key Account Management, Leadership Development, Program Management, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Training, Brand Development, Brand Management, Business Planning, Food Industry, Income Statement, Entrepreneurship, Product Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Selling
Education
Boise State University 1996 — 1999
BBA, Marketing, emphasis in International Marketing, Summa Cum Laude
Philadelphia Eagles BrewmasterThe PikeJanuary 2004 - April 2006
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2003 - January 2004
Education
Aspen University
Ski Bum, Snow Sports
SYNNEX December 2013 - February 2014
CoolIT Systems Inc. November 2013 - December 2013
HAR-BRO Emergency Service and Restoration October 2013 - November 2013
Mi Pueblo Food Center August 2013 - October 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2013 - August 2013
Cinemark October 2011 - June 2013
Walmart January 2013 - May 2013
City of Berkeley January 2012 - April 2012
WFG National Title Insurance Company - Commercial Services May 2011 - August 2011
jcpenney November 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, English
Education
California State University-East Bay 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science with Law Option
California State University-Hayward
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
G.S. COSMECEUTICAL USA, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Valtech Corporation April 2013 - September 2013
Royal Chemical January 2008 - March 2013
G.S. COSMECEUTICAL USA, Inc. May 2006 - January 2008
The National Food Laboratory, Inc. August 2005 - February 2006
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2003 - February 2005
The Clorox Company September 1987 - December 2002
Skills
Quality Assurance, Analytical Chemistry, Food Manufacturing, R&D, Manufacturing, ISO, Process Improvement, Chemistry, Quality Control, Food Science, Product Development, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Polymers, CAPA, Supply Chain, Formulation, Technology Transfer, Personal Care, Raw Materials, Process Engineering, Quality System, Quality Auditing, Microbiology, Validation, HPLC, Cross-functional Team..., Sop, Food, Lean Manufacturing, Commercialization, Laboratory, Food Safety, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, HACCP, Process Simulation, Food Processing, Quality Management, GLP, FDA, Consumer Products, Dairy, Regulatory Affairs, Food Technology, Chromatography, Surfactants, Food Microbiology, Emulsions
Education
California State University-East Bay 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2015 - Present
The Clorox Company November 2014 - June 2015
The National Food Laboratory July 2014 - November 2014
Chico State Career Center September 2010 - May 2014
Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion August 2012 - December 2012
Don Pistos June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Java, HTML, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, Nutrition Education, Outlook
Education
California State University-Chico 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition and Food Science, General Dietetics
Pioneer High School
ADP June 2015 - Present
The Odyssey // Olympia Media Group August 2014 - Present
Safari West June 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2013 - December 2013
Education
Chapman University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, 3.09
Chapman University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, 3.0
The Athenian School 2010 — 2012
High School Diploma
Banana Republic December 2003 - Present
Pasadena Magazine January 2012 - July 2012
Levine Communications Office March 2010 - August 2010
Chasen & Co. PR and Marketing February 2008 - September 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2003 - May 2008
Skills
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Education
Azusa Pacific University 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts in Management, Management Minor in Marketing
California State University, Los Angeles 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing
Glendale Community College 2002 — 2006
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Benefit Cosmetics December 2006 - February 2013
Kazan Law Firm March 2002 - January 2005
Fiserv Lending Solutions January 2000 - March 2002
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Word, WordPerfect, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Editing, Project Management, Process Improvement, Cosmetics, Access, Product Development, Skin Care, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Personal Care, Sales, Consumer Products, Data Entry, Beauty Industry, Training, Office Management, Marketing
Education
California State University-East Bay 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Human Development, Sociology & Human Resources
Chabot College 1998 — 2003
Associates of Arts Degree, Liberal Studies
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2011 - Present
Genie Industries December 2009 - July 2010
United Rentals October 2008 - December 2009
Foster Farms October 2003 - October 2008
Mann Packing Comany December 2002 - October 2003
Fresh Express May 2000 - December 2002
Nestles Ice Cream Company August 1995 - May 2000
Kraft Foods January 1990 - August 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement
Education
Garden City Community College 2004 — 2004
Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Operator I, Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1999 — 2002
Cal Poly Dairy Cleaning and Sanitation
Allen-Bradley Rockwell International Company 1992 — 1992
Programmable Controller
Texas Instruments 1990 — 1990
TISTAR Maintenance
Cerritos College 1986 — 1989
Associate of Science, Electronics
United States Navy 1982 — 1986
Electronic Technician, Electronics
The Coleman Company, Inc. November 2009 - June 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2009 - November 2009
Servpro of Fayetteville/Springdale December 2008 - September 2009
Master Lock Company June 2007 - December 2008
Great American Opportunities February 1996 - October 2007
Admiral Pump/ Tuff Manufacturing July 1993 - February 1996
Guardian Industries November 1990 - June 1993
Skills
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Access, Account Management, Analysis, Budgets, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Fundraising, Inventory Management, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Retail, Sales, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Negotiation, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Management, Sales Management, Team Building, Training
Education
Northwest Arkansas Community College 2006 — 2007
Marketing Analyst Certification, Marketing and Data Analysis
Arkansas State University 1984 — 1989
BA, Political Science
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2012 - Present
ABM Group March 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Food Science, Food Safety, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Employee Training, Chocolate, Food & Beverage, Food Preparation, Food Industry, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Office, Stock Control, Inventory, HACCP, Food
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science and Technology, 3.82
Fullerton College 2010 — 2012
Human Nutrition
Bleu Marketing Solutions September 2013 - December 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2011 - December 2012
Blue Nile TV January 2009 - May 2011
ICNA November 2008 - May 2009
SJSU JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT August 2007 - October 2007
UPDAT NEWS January 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Brand Development, Brand Awareness, Product Marketing, Advertising, Film, Documentaries, Broadcast Journalism, Storytelling, Short Films, Film Production, Multimedia, Television, Radio, Publicity, Blogging, Facebook, Leadership, Video Production, Content Strategy, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Editorial, Marketing, Social Media, Final Cut Pro, Digital Media, Press Releases
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Advertising (Branding)
San Jose State University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication
Skyline College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Science (A.S.), Mathematics
Unity High School
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 2013 - May 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2012 - November 2013
Blurb May 2009 - June 2011
Tyco Electronics September 2007 - May 2009
Plastikon Inc. February 2007 - April 2007
Intevac Inc July 2005 - February 2007
NUMMI July 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Six Sigma, APICS, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Toyota Production System, Materials, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Problem Solving, Process Engineering, Kaizen, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Cost Reduction, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Customer Relations, Materials Management, Manufacturing..., Change Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2005
B.S., Industrial Technology
San Jose State University 2002 — 2002
N/A, Packaging
- September 2013 - September 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC December 2011 - September 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2005 - November 2011
Agilent Technologies, Inc September 2000 - March 2005
OneMain.com 2000 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Product Development, Supply Management, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Pricing, Sales, MRP, Packaging, Strategy, Contract Negotiation
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1995 — 2000
BA, Business
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2015 - Present
Consultant March 2015 - October 2015
ByzantiumJewelry.com July 2014 - June 2015
The North Face February 2011 - September 2014
Executive MBA for Global Innovators, CSUEB June 2012 - December 2013
Like.com (acquired by Google in 2010) July 2009 - May 2010
Mervyns June 2008 - October 2008
Nordstrom Inc. July 2007 - May 2008
Mervyn's March 2004 - July 2007
Levi Strauss & Co. May 2000 - February 2004
Skills
Fashion, Merchandising, Management, Team Leadership, Fashion Design, Business Travel, Business Process..., Social Media, E-commerce, Business Process, Strategy, Business Process..., Business Process Design, Team Management, Retail, Textiles, Marketing, Google Analytics, Magento, Shopify, Facebook Marketing, Digital Copywriting, E-commerce Consulting, Web Content, Resume Writing, Creative Writing, Presentation Skills, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Analytics, Sales, Project Management, Product Management
Education
California State University-East Bay 2011 — 2013
MBA, Globalization, Innovation & Sustainability
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, San Francisco 1995 — 1997
A.A., Fashion Design
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1989 — 1992
B.A., Linguistics
Target June 2015 - Present
Alpha Phi International Fraternity November 2013 - December 2014
Gotham Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Lindt & Sprungli June 2013 - August 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Foreign Languages, Performing Arts, Social Networking, Highly Dedicated, Community Service, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Facebook, Well Travelled, Motivation, Project Planning, Event Planning, Human Resources, Employee Training
Education
Chapman University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and Minor in Music (vocal performance), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.89
The Athenian School 2008 — 2012
High School Diploma
Independent June 2015 - Present
Big Heart Pet Brands June 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2010 - April 2015
Mars Inc. (Wm. Wrigley Jr Company) October 2007 - June 2009
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company January 2006 - October 2007
Wrigley GmbH, Germany December 2003 - December 2005
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company September 1999 - December 2003
Skills
Strategy, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Customer Insight, Media Planning, Creative Campaign..., Project Management, Marketing Research, Global Branding, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Management, Marketing, P&L Management, Integrated Marketing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1999 — 2002
MBA
University of California, Davis
Stanford University
Fachhochschule Dortmund
Dipl. Betriebswirt
University of Plymouth
B.A. (Hons)
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2015 - Present
Mars Petcare August 2012 - July 2015
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, A Subsidiary of Mars, Inc. March 2011 - August 2012
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, A Subsidiary of Mars, Inc. August 2005 - May 2011
Degussa Flavors August 2003 - August 2005
Givaudan Flavors 2002 - 2004
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, Food Safety, Food, Confectionery, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Teamwork, Problem Solving, Flavors, Food Science, Food Chemistry, Consumer Products, Dairy, Ingredients, Microbiology, GMP, Food Quality, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology
Education
Michigan State University 2008 — 2011
MS, Food Safety
University of Dayton 1997 — 2001
BS, Biology
Belmont University
Mini-MBA(TM) Certificate
Michigan State University 2005 — 2008
Certificate, International Food Laws and Regulations
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2015 - August 2015
Skills
Problem Solving, Music, Time Management, Circuit Design, Social Networking
Education
Bradley University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Music
Clayton High School 2008 — 2012
High School Diploma
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2011 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2010 - October 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2008 - June 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Marketing, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Advertising, Facebook, Marketing Research, Retail, Brand Management, Management, Project Management, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Pricing, Event Management, Leadership, Merchandising
Education
California State University-East Bay 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing Management
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 2003 — 2005
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Urban Picnic August 2014 - Present
Under One Roof March 2012 - Present
Specialty's Cafe & Bakery April 2013 - August 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2012 - March 2013
Vector Marketing July 2012 - August 2012
Coriander Gourmet Thai September 2006 - August 2010
Azul October 2009 - November 2009
Pasta Moto February 2009 - October 2009
Beard Papa February 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Food, Cash Register, Cooking, Bartending, Food Service, Food Preparation, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Hospitality, Food Safety, Time Management, POS, Event Planning, Process Scheduler, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, People Skills, Inventory Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Work Well Independently, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Relations, Employee Management, Self-confidence, Self-starter, Strategic Hiring, Hands-on Training, Catering
Education
San Francisco School of Bartending 2009 — 2009
Professional Certificate, Mixology
South of Market Employment Center 2008 — 2008
Professional Certificate, Customer Service Training Program
Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation 2001 — 2006
BSN, Nursing
Malasiqui Catholic School 1996 — 2001
Zarbee's Naturals June 2014 - Present
Philips Consumer Lifestyle March 2014 - June 2014
Philips Consumer Lifestyle May 2013 - March 2014
Philips Consumer Lifestyle July 2012 - April 2013
Philips Consumer Lifestyle January 2011 - July 2012
Philips Consumer Lifestyle October 2010 - January 2011
Philips Consumer Lifestyle March 2009 - January 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2008 - March 2009
Tyson Foods, Inc. September 2006 - April 2008
Tyson Foods February 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Nielsen, Forecasting, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Brand Development, Demand Planning, Product Launch, Sales Operations, CRM, Management
Education
California State University-East Bay 2006 — 2007
MBA, Strategic Management
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration Marketing Management
Boston University IS&T August 2015 - Present
Zumba Fitness January 2015 - August 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2014 - August 2014
Monte Vista Speech and Debate Institute June 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Economics, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Media, Research, Editing, Facebook, Event Planning, Blogging
Education
Boston University Questrom School of Business 2013 — 2017
BS, Business Administration, Concentration: Marketing, Minor: Visual Arts
Monte Vista High School 2009 — 2013
Design Imports India September 2014 - Present
Self Employed Property Manager June 2001 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2007 - June 2008
Hasbro May 2003 - December 2004
Sears Holdings Corporation September 1992 - September 2001
Skills
Budgets, Management, Training, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Merchandising, Sales, Sales Management, Accounting, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Business Development, Forecasting, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Grocery, Inventory Management, Employee Relations, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Customer Relations, Operating Budgets, Event Management, Visual Merchandising, Cross Merchandising, Public Relations, Employee Training, Youth Mentoring, Nonprofits, Retail Sales, Retail Marketing, Inventory & Pricing..., Team Management
Education
Ashworth University 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Redmond High School 1990 — 1994
Diploma, General Studies
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation August 2015 - Present
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation November 2014 - July 2015
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation July 2013 - November 2014
FusionStorm June 2014 - August 2014
Larkin Street Youth Services May 2013 - February 2014
Law Offices of Triano & Byrne July 2013 - November 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2013 - August 2013
Youth Force 2013 - 2013
Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Community Development, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Project Management, Survey Design, Motorcycle Safety, Program Development, Event Planning
Education
High School Diploma 2008 — 2011
High School
City College of San Francisco
Public Health, 1st year
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2015 - Present
L'Oréal August 2013 - May 2015
L'Oréal June 2013 - August 2013
L'Oréal September 2011 - May 2013
L'Oréal November 2010 - September 2011
L'Oréal January 2009 - October 2010
L'Oreal February 2008 - December 2008
L'Oreal June 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Brand Awareness, Budgets, Categorization, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Cosmetics, Customer Insight, Customer Marketing, FMCG, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, PowerPoint, Retail, Sales, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing
Education
Auburn University, College of Business 2002 — 2006
Marketing, French
Luke's Locker March 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2013 - Present
Franklin Retail Solutions October 2013 - Present
Under Armour October 2013 - Present
saltyhand June 2011 - Present
Bree Redwine Inc. 2000 - 2008
The Limited 1996 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Photoshop, Social Media, Sales, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Visual Merchandising, Visual Design, Window Displays, Creative Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, New Store Development, New Store Openings, Wholesale
Education
Bauder College 1984 — 1986
fashion merchandising, business minor
clear lake high school 1980 — 1982
high school
Hartwell Corporation September 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2012 - October 2014
Bricks 4 Kidz February 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Written Communication, Human Factors, Machine Design, Astrophysics, Analytical Skills, Calculus, 3D Modeling, Engineering Graphics, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Microsoft Office, Concise Writing, Design Implementation, Event Coordination, Product Development, Technology Journalism, Testing Process, 3D Printing, Passionate about work, Design for Manufacturing, Product Assessment, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Problem Solving, CAD, Event Planning
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2012 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Technology, General, Junior
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2015 - Present
Levy Restaurants November 2012 - Present
Private Tutor November 2012 - Present
Skills
Academic Tutoring, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Teaching, Social Networking, Team Building, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Management, Training, Windows, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Saint Mary's College of California 2015 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Senior
Chabot College 2012 — 2014
Business Administration and Management, General
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2015 - Present
Regal Art & Gift May 2014 - March 2015
Trumpette March 2010 - May 2014
Costco Wholesale August 2010 - September 2010
Page Design Group July 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Layout, Typography, Photography, Graphic Design, Animation, Graphics, General Awesomeness, Brochures, Packaging, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2007 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Graphic Design
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2009 - Present
IBM 2008 - 2009
Skills
Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Business Planning, Marketing, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Retail, Product Development, FMCG, Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Strategy, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Sales
Education
Centro de Estudios Superiores de San Ángel 2003 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México 1999 — 2003
BS Computer Science, Industrial Engineering
Sagrado Corazon 1995 — 1998
High School, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2013 - July 2014
Unilever January 2012 - June 2013
Advantage Sales & Marketing January 2011 - January 2012
Advantage Sales & Marketing March 2008 - January 2011
Raley's 2006 - 2008
Raley's 2004 - 2006
Raley's 2003 - 2004
Raley's 1994 - 2003
Skills
Negotiation, Analysis, Customer Relations, Category Management, Market Planning, Budget Management, Contract Negotiations, Category Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Leadership, Business Development, AC Nielsen, Market Research, Categorization
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2000 — 2003
B.A., Business - Marketing
California State University-Sacramento 2000 — 2003
B.A., Business - General Management
T-Mobile May 2014 - Present
10,000 Small Businesses February 2014 - May 2014
Orange County / Inland Empire SBDC Network January 2011 - February 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2012 - February 2013
Skills
Data Entry, Surveying, WebCATS Entry, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Constant Contact, Telephone Skills, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
Fullerton College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2013 - Present
Hero Universe Comics June 2008 - Present
GameStop 2007 - 2013
Genesco June 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Retail Sales, Store Operations, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Sales, Cashiering, Planograms, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Sales Management, Driving Results, Time Management, Microsoft Office, POS, Microsoft Word
Education
Carthage College 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
APR Energy 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2013 - 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2013 - 2014
United States Marine Corps Reserve 2012 - 2014
Johnson & Johnson 2012 - 2013
United States Marine Corps 2010 - 2012
United States Marine Corps 2008 - 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Windows, Outlook, Budget, Spanish-speaking, Project Management, Six Sigma Green Belt, Management, Six Sigma, Budgets, Government, Leadership, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Organizational..., Research, Strategic Planning, Coaching, System Administration, Visual Basic, SAP, SAP Implementation, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management
Boston University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Leadership and Project Management
St. Mary's College of California 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Classics - Integral Studies
YouNoodle July 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2010 - March 2013
Visitacion Valley Family School July 2008 - August 2009
Skills
CentOS, Linux, Python, MySQL, Apache, Web Development, HTML, Automotive Electronics, Automotive Repair, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Mac OS X, PHP, Selenium, OOP, Troubleshooting, JIRA, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Testing, Quality Assurance, OS X, Software Installation, Technical Support, Windows, Networking, Computer Hardware, Node.js, Socket.io, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL
Education
City College of San Francisco 2012 — 2014
Computer Science
Year Up 2012 — 2013
Information Technology
City College of San Francisco 2011 — 2012
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2011 - Present
California Pizza Kitchen November 2007 - July 2011
Education
California State University-Hayward
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Psychology
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2012 - Present
Procter & Gamble June 2002 - November 2012
Procter & Gamble May 2008 - December 2010
Procter & Gamble July 2006 - May 2008
Procter & Gamble January 2005 - July 2006
Procter & Gamble June 2002 - January 2005
IBM 2001 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Consultative Selling, Product Launch, Category Management, Sales Management, Management, Selling, Sales Operations, Sales, Consumer Products, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Pricing, FMCG
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2002 — 2003
Project Management Masters Certification
Bentley University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Information Systems
Worcester Academy
Pier 1 Imports June 2008 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 2009 - June 2011
Pier 1 Imports November 2007 - March 2008
Lake Washington School district November 2005 - September 2007
First Mutual Bank March 2005 - December 2005
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. June 2000 - August 2005
Skills
Training, Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail, Management, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Teamwork, Process Scheduler, Data Analysis, Selling, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Project Management
Education
Central Washington University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Painting and photography
Central Washington University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Google May 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2013 - April 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2011 - April 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2010 - June 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2007 - April 2010
Verve Creative September 2005 - September 2007
Portrait Simple September 2005 - January 2006
The Whitby School August 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Graphic Design, Packaging, Typography, Advertising, Photography, Art, Product Development, Graphics, Brand Development, Marketing
Education
Bucknell University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School 1994 — 1998
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2012 - March 2013
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MASON-McDUFFIE June 2007 - June 2012
SAFE Security May 2002 - June 2007
Enterprise Rent-A-Car January 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Team Building, Customer Service, Sales, Account Management, Leadership, Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Forecasting, Analysis, Budgets, Operations Management, Training, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Invoicing, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Retail
Education
California State University-Chico 1996 — 2000
Bachelors, Communications
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2006 - 2012
unique thrift store November 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Supervisory Experience, Retail Packaging, Retail Sales, Cleaning, Crew Scheduling, Inventory
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2013
Chicago State University 2006 — 2008
Tesla Motors September 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2012 - September 2012
Clorox Company January 2008 - January 2012
Safeway Inc August 2005 - January 2008
Fastenal Company June 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Strong leadership and..., Solid procurement..., Extensive strategic..., Excellent oral and..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supplier Development, Spend Analysis, SAP, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Sourcing, eSourcing, MRP, Pricing, Supplier Evaluation, Demand Forecasting, E-procurement, Materials Management
Education
California State University-Hayward 2003 — 2005
Masters of Business Administration, Small Business / New Venture
Levy Restaurants March 2015 - Present
Production Logic June 2011 - Present
Midge Walterhouse Events September 2012 - Present
USDA June 2015 - August 2015
Armanino LLP July 2015 - July 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2014 - April 2015
Levy Restaurants December 2012 - March 2015
In-N-Out Burger April 2012 - November 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Teamwork, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Food & Beverage, Public Speaking, Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing, Event Planning, Management, Research, Sales, Food, Multilingual, Photoshop, English, HTML, Strategic Planning
Education
Saint Mary's College of California 2015 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Senior
California State University-East Bay 2012 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration with options in Corporate Management and Business Economics, Junior
San Leandro High School 2008 — 2012
High School Diploma, General Education, 9th-12th Grade
San Francisco Millwork July 2015 - Present
SF Moto August 2013 - August 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2007 - August 2013
Skills
Finance, Credit, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Time Management, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Zoho, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Retail, Outlook, Marketing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
San Francisco State University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration (Accounting); Minor in Chinese
City University of Hong Kong 2014 — 2015
Study Abroad, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration (Accounting)
City College of San Francisco 2009 — 2013
Associate of Science in Social and Behavioral Science
Thoratec July 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2014 - July 2015
Abbott Laboratories 2008 - 2014
Opus Financials 2006 - 2007
Reply! Inc. 2006 - 2006
Skills
Data Analysis, Data Entry, Customer Service, Account Management, Complaint Management, Salesforce.com, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Research, Outlook, Sybase IQ, Presenter, Office Administration, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, English, Windows, Teaching, HTML, Underwriting, SAP CRM, SharePoint, JD Edwards, CRM, Medical Devices
Education
California State University-Chico 1996 — 1998
Physical and Biological Anthropology
Butte College 1998 — 2000
General Studies
Chevron August 2010 - Present
Chevron August 2008 - August 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2006 - May 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2005 - 2005
Sampark IT Services February 2004 - June 2004
Autotec Systems Pvt Limited October 2002 - February 2004
Connexions March 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Supply Chain..., Process Improvement, Business Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Project Planning
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Suply Chain and Finance
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Supply Chain Management and Finance
Bangalore University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communication Technology
Pacific Gas and Electric Company July 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2012 - July 2015
Jamba Juice October 2010 - April 2012
Kaiser Permanente April 2010 - October 2010
The Clorox Company May 2006 - March 2010
The Clorox Company May 2005 - May 2006
AT&T May 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Procurement, Cost Reduction, Sourcing, SAP, Cost Savings, Spend Management, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., eSourcing, Materials Management, Demand Planning, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., MRP, Inventory Management, Production Planning, Logistics, Pricing, Six Sigma, Project Management, Warehousing
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1994 — 2000
BS, Kinesiology
California State University-East Bay
Executive Supply Management Certificate
The Topps Company July 2015 - Present
NBTY May 2013 - July 2015
Conair Corporation May 2012 - May 2013
Avon December 2011 - May 2012
Kraft Foods January 2011 - December 2011
Preferred Brands International July 2009 - October 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2006 - March 2009
Van Cleef & Arpels June 2002 - August 2005
Skills
Brand Management, Merchandising, Management, Marketing, FMCG, Retail, Supply Chain, Training, Store Management, Consumer Products, Visual Merchandising, Product Development
Education
City University of New York-Hunter College
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2013 - Present
E&J Gallo Winery September 2008 - August 2013
E&J Gallo Winery February 2005 - September 2008
E&J Gallo Winery October 2003 - February 2005
General Mills July 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Packaging, Shipping, Warehousing, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Distribution Center..., Supply Chain, SQL, Red Prairie WFM, Swisslog WMS, Oracle Agile PLM, TOPS Pro, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Management, Manufacturing, Leadership, Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Training, Budgets, Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Logistics, Inventory Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Operations Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1997 — 2001
BS, Industrial Engineering
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2015 - Present
DMCIndy December 2014 - Present
Stafforward February 2012 - Present
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. February 2008 - November 2012
24 Seven Inc. October 2008 - September 2009
Marigold March 2008 - October 2008
Williams-Sonoma NYC October 2007 - January 2008
Hayden-Harnett NY April 2007 - January 2008
Henri Bendel NYC November 2006 - April 2007
Fortunoff NJ August 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Stores, Apparel, Window, Retail, Event Management, Store Management, Art Director, Artist, Photographer, Teacher Training
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1974 — 1976
Associates, Visual Communications
American School of Milan 1973 — 1974
Liberal Arts
Maxim Integrated February 2014 - Present
Bristlecone May 2010 - February 2014
Semtech Corporation – Gennum Products March 2013 - June 2013
Edwards Vacuum September 2012 - February 2013
International Rectifier May 2010 - July 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2009 - March 2010
NIHO LTD January 2005 - November 2006
Skills
SAP, Supply Chain, SAP ERP, SAP APO, Supply Chain Management, Integration, Demand Planning, Project Management, SAP Implementation, Business Intelligence, Management, Project Planning, ERP, Forecasting, Business Process, SAP R/3, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Materials Management, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Analysis, Pre-sales, Cognos, Business Process..., Supply Chain..., Cross-functional Team..., Software Documentation, Purchasing, Business Development, Onshore/Offshore...
Education
California State University-East Bay 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations and Supply Chain Management
APICS-The Association for Operations Management 2013 — 2014
Certified In Production and Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management
APICS-The Association for Operations Management 2012 — 2012
Certified Supply Chain Professional, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Mission College, Santa Clara 2007 — 2009
Business & Management, International Business
Symbiosis 2004 — 2006
PGDBA, Finance Management
Nagpur University 1999 — 2003
BS, Engineering & Technology
Scholar's Home Public School 1995 — 1999
High School, Maths and Science
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2013 - Present
Barry-Wehmiller Design Group June 2006 - June 2013
BloodSource July 2002 - June 2006
Skills
Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Process Engineering, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, HSSE, TWIC Card, Petrochemical, Engineering, Automation, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Commissioning, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Control, Product Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Instrumentation
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Mechanical Engineering/Biological Sciences
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2013 - Present
Price Waterhouse Coopers 2009 - 2013
Strategic Risk Solutions 2006 - 2009
Skills
US GAAP, SEC filings, CPA, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Auditing, Forecasting, Finance, Revenue Recognition, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Corporate Finance, Assurance, Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Bentley College - Elkin B. McCallum Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2009
MBA
Bentley University 2004 — 2008
BS, Corporate Finance & Accounting
Del Monte Foods, Inc. September 2008 - Present
nSpired Natural Foods August 2007 - June 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2004 - August 2007
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2003 - September 2004
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2003 - November 2003
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2002 - January 2003
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2001 - January 2002
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2000 - April 2001
Education
Berkeley College 2000 — 2002
Associates, Liberal Arts
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2012 - Present
Coca-Cola Enterprises October 2008 - August 2012
Advogent 2005 - 2007
Pfizer 1998 - 2005
Pfizer 1993 - 1998
Skills
Account Management, Key Account Development, FMCG, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Sales, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, New Business Development, Shopper Marketing, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2014 - August 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2012 - January 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2010 - November 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2007 - September 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Inventory Management, Retail, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Budgets, Marketing, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Restaurant Management, Store Management, Customer Service, P&L Management, Operations Management, Fulfillment Management, E-commerce, POS, MICROS, OMX, Coresense, UPS Systems, FedEx, JDE Enterprise One, Commercehub, Labor Management, Atlas
Education
California State University-East Bay 2002 — 2006
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group April 2012 - Present
Seattle Gourmet Foods June 2007 - October 2011
Solo Cup Company January 1998 - June 2007
Lowe & Associates March 1995 - April 1996
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 1990 - February 1995
Airborne Express June 1988 - March 1990
Gallo Sales Company October 1986 - June 1988
Skills
Food, National Accounts, New Business Development, Account Management, Product Development, Packaging, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Forecasting, Grocery, Food Service, Key Account Development, Distributors, Category Management, Pricing, P&L Management, National Account..., Key Account Management, P&L, Management, Retail, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Food Industry
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Business, Marketing
Currently Seeking New Role September 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. January 2010 - September 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2006 - January 2010
California Natural Products December 1995 - February 2002
Skills
Consumer Products, FMCG, HACCP, Food Safety, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Management, Leadership, Manufacturing
Education
College of San Mateo 1980 — 1982
Kaiser Permanente September 2014 - Present
Captek Softgel International May 2012 - August 2014
Feit Electric 2010 - 2012
Neutrogena 2008 - 2010
Newbasis 2006 - 2008
Systems Advisory Services 2003 - 2006
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2002 - 2003
Leiner Health Products 1998 - 2002
RSI Home Products 1993 - 1997
Emerson Electric, Computer Power Division 1989 - 1993
Skills
Production Planning, Supply Chain, MRP, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, ERP, Six Sigma, Business Process, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Leadership, Project Planning, Forecasting, Materials Management, Strategic Planning
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of Redlands 2000 — 2002
MBA, Business Administration
Triple-D Investments, Inc 1990 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1976 - 1986
Skills
Real Estate, Property Management, Real Estate Development, Disposition, Negotiation, Investments, Renovation, Due Diligence, Marketing Strategy, Start-ups, Management, Sales Management, Lease Negotiations, Real Estate Investor, Project Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
CSU Chico 1973 — 1974
Secondary Teachers Credential, Secondary Education and Teaching, Political Science
University of the Pacific 1969 — 1973
B.A., Political Science, History & Education
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 2014 - Present
Unilever June 2013 - October 2014
KPMG US 2012 - 2013
Alvarez & Marsal 2009 - 2012
UBS Investment Bank 2008 - 2009
Brooklyn College 2007 - 2008
The Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) 2005 - 2007
City of Fremont 1998 - 2004
Skills
Process Improvement, Global HR, Project Coordination, Vendor Management, Change Management, Expatriate Management, Performance Management, Talent Management, Organizational..., Immigration Law, Human Resources, CRM, Recruiting, Sourcing, Onboarding, Project Planning, Project Implementation, SharePoint, Advisory, Client Relationship..., Technical Design, International Business, Process Development, Immigration, Relocations, Employee Engagement, Group Dynamics, Project Management, Management, Business Process..., Management Consulting, Strategy, Leadership, Training, Interviews
Education
University of Cambridge
Certificate, International Business
City University of New York-Brooklyn College
MA
San Francisco State University
BA
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2005 - September 2008
Education
Instituto Tecnológico de Toluca 1995 — 2000
B.S., Chemestry
LIM College Graduate Studies & Continuing Education October 2011 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2009 - September 2011
LIM College Graduate Studies & Continuing Education April 2002 - July 2008
Pepsi Cola International January 1995 - September 1997
Skills
Event Management, New Business Development, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Social Media, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Communications, Budgets
Education
Cambridge University
Moscow State Automobile and Road Technical Institute (State Technical University) (MADI)
Master's degree, Economics and Engineering
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2014 - Present
Aryzta North America, Otis Spunkmeyer 2008 - 2012
Otis Spunkmeyer 2005 - 2008
Otis Spunkmeyer 2003 - 2005
Otis Spunkmeyer 1998 - 2003
Otis Spunkmeyer 1994 - 1998
Otis Spunkmeyer 1989 - 1994
Pebble Beach Company 1985 - 1989
University Club 1983 - 1985
Skills
Contract Negotiation, SAP, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Budgets, Inventory Management, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, ERP, Logistics, Process Improvement, Analysis, Food Processing, Food Industry, Pricing, Flavors, Food Manufacturing, Income Statement, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Leadership, Manufacturing, Food, Training, FMCG, Project Management, Project Planning, Ingredients, HACCP, Consumer Products, Product Development, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Bakery, Food Safety, Frozen Food, Food Microbiology, P&L
Education
California Culinary Academy
Certificate of Professional Chef
San Jose State University
University of Southern California
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2013 - Present
Blackhawk Network March 2012 - January 2013
PepsiCo September 2009 - March 2012
PepsiCo December 2006 - September 2009
PepsiCo September 2001 - December 2006
Quaker Oats / Gatorade September 1999 - September 2001
Quaker Oats / Gatorade August 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Foodservice, Food Service, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Leadership, Product Development
Education
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business
Bachelor of Science, Business
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2009 - Present
ghirardelli 2008 - 2012
Safeway September 1991 - March 2008
Safeway 1991 - 2008
Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Wholesale, Customer Service, Management, Sales, Team Building, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Account Management, Negotiation, Merchandising, Contract Negotiation
Education
Bellevue Community College 1994 — 1996
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2015 - Present
McCormick January 2011 - June 2015
McCormick 2007 - January 2011
McCormick 2004 - 2006
McCormick & Company 1999 - 2004
Skills
Engineering, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, Management, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Food, Food Processing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Ecole nationale d'Ingénieurs de Brest 1990 — 1995
Master, Industrial computer science
Angela Free Interior Design November 2011 - Present
Topcon Positioning Systems March 2004 - December 2012
Gordon N. Ball, Inc September 2000 - February 2004
UniPro Foodservice June 1998 - March 2000
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 1992 - April 1994
Skills
Budgets, MS Project, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Sales, Project Planning, Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Marketing, Product Development, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Product Marketing, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, Logistics, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Program Management, Training
Education
Academy of Art University
Interior Architecture and Design (IAD)
Stryker April 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2011 - April 2014
USS-Posco Industries January 2006 - March 2011
Skills
PLC, Automation, SCADA, Allen Bradley, Industrial Control, Control Systems Design, Electronics, Electricians, Integration, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Programming, HMIs, AutoCAD, Microsoft SQL Server, Kepware, Tridium Niagara AX..., Industrial Robots, C/C++ STL, Modbus, Profinet, Profibus, AutoCad LT, VMware, Process Control, Engineering, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, Electrical Controls, Electrical Engineering, Process Automation, WinCC, Robot, PLC Programming, Variable Frequency..., RSLogix, Industrial Ethernet, HMI Programming, Continuous Improvement
Education
California State University-Chico 2000 — 2005
BS, Electrical/Electronic Engineering
SEPHORA July 2014 - Present
Iron Creative Communication June 2014 - July 2014
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. March 2014 - April 2014
Restoration Hardware July 2013 - February 2014
Charlotte Russe June 2013 - June 2013
Walmart.com May 2013 - May 2013
VF Corporation May 2013 - May 2013
Institute for the Future March 2013 - March 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2013 - February 2013
Gymboree September 2012 - November 2012
Skills
Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Art, Photography, InDesign, Animation, Vector Illustration, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Digital Illustration, Drawing, User Interface Design, Layout, Graphics, Image Manipulation, Packaging, Blogging, Advertising, Posters, Mac, Flyers, Adobe Illustrator
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Web Design and New Media
From Screen to Theme March 2010 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Blogging, Public Speaking, Editing, Social Media, Social Networking, Teaching, Facebook, Public Relations, Event Planning, Research, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Press Releases, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Media Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Photography, Creative Writing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Photoshop, Entertainment, Web Design, Online Advertising, Leadership, Creative Direction, Video Editing, Digital Media, Video Production
Education
Carroll College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching
Carroll College 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching
Lexus of Serramonte August 2012 - Present
Lexus of Serramonte August 2012 - Present
RadioShack July 2010 - April 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Team Building, Photoshop
Education
City College of San Francisco 2008 — 2011
Galileo Academy of Science and Technology 2005 — 2008
City and County of Broomfield January 2014 - Present
City and County of Broomfield October 2012 - January 2014
The Walt Disney Company May 2011 - July 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2010 - July 2012
Lane Bryant August 2010 - December 2010
Casper College scene shop 2008 - 2009
casper college theater department August 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, interpersonal..., Organizational..., Theatre, Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning
Education
Colorado State University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Organizational Leadership
University of Northern Colorado 2009 — 2010
technical theatre
Casper College 2007 — 2009
associate of arts, technical theatre
Sutter Health April 2014 - Present
American Carequest August 2013 - April 2014
Covenant Care September 2012 - March 2013
Laguna Honda Hospital-Clinic September 2011 - September 2012
Little Brothers January 2010 - May 2010
Arcos Comfort Footwear May 1996 - July 2009
Excelsior Action Group January 2002 - January 2006
City College of San Francisco September 2005 - December 2005
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 1994 - October 1999
Skills
ACLS, Cpr Certified, BLS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Spanish, PHN Certified
Education
University of San Francisco 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Dominican University of California
City College of San Francisco
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Olive Media Inc November 2012 - December 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2012 - October 2012
BanZoo, Inc July 2011 - October 2011
IPFranchise, Inc February 2011 - July 2011
ABI GROUP Auto Brokers International LLC November 2010 - January 2011
Skills
ActionScript, Flash, CSS, User Experience, PHP, Web Development, HTML, MySQL, Front-end, XML, Layout, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, User Interface, User Interface Design, Photoshop, Interaction Design
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
Master, Web Design & New Media
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor, Web Design & New Media
Wichita State University 2001 — 2004
Bachelor, Computer Science
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2014 - Present
Freelancer June 2010 - Present
Zooka Creative January 2014 - May 2014
Padopolis, Inc. August 2013 - May 2014
San José State University College of Humanities and the Arts December 2012 - December 2013
San Jose State University School of Music and Dance August 2011 - December 2012
Antelope Valley College August 2008 - December 2008
Quartz Hill High School 2005 - 2008
Disney Studios May 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Proficient in Adobe..., InDesign, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Graphic Design, Typography, Photography, Food Photography, Excellent in Mac OS X..., Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Layout, Vector Illustration, Logo Design, Graphics, Branding & Identity
Education
San Jose State University 2009 — 2013
B.F.A., Graphic Design, Summa Cum Laude
Antelope Valley College 2007 — 2008
Associate Degree, Letters, Arts, and Sciences, Summa Cum Laude
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2009 - Present
Education
Chabot College
Industrial Technology/Technician
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2015 - April 2015
Javan Semi Pac Co. June 2011 - December 2012
Nestle November 2003 - August 2007
Skills
Food Science, Leadership, HACCP, Market Research, Food Safety, Marketing, GMP, Food Quality, Research, Genesis Software, presentation experties, Salesforce.com, Building Brand Awareness, GLP, DNA extraction, ELISA, PCR, Sop, Microbiology, DNA electrophoresis, RFLP, Gram Staining, Pipetting, Paper Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Viscosity, Titration, Brix, CO2 capture, HPLC, Strategy
Education
BioHealth College 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Biotechnology, A+
Carleton University 2008 — 2011
MBA, international Business
Shahid Beheshti University 1999 — 2003
B.Sc, Food Sciences & Industries
Keenan Pistachio General ManagerSunTree LLC1999 - 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1989 - 1999
Skills
Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food, Product Development, Packaging
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
B.S., Food Science
SRS January 2008 - Present
Revlon February 1996 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2009 - March 2012
Amica Mutual Insurance October 1983 - October 1993
Skills
Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Trade Marketing, Instructor-led Training, Organization, Small Business, Sellers, Negotiation, Customer Service, Interviews, Project Management, Volunteer Management, Youth Work, Team Building, Personal Care, Planograms, Cosmetics, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Sales, Retail, Strategic Planning
Education
The Institutes 1985 — 1987
AIC, Insurance and claims
Arizona State University
Mesa High School
diploma
University of Utah
Intuitive Surgical October 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2013 - October 2013
Ghiradelli Chocolate Company April 2007 - February 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Employee Benefits, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Budgets, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Accounting, Sales
Education
California State University-Hayward - School of Business and Economics 2003 — 2006
Bachelor, Marketing
Chabot College 2000 — 2003
University of Berkeley July 2011 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2000 - July 2011
UPS 1998 - 2000
Chevron Chemical Company 1991 - 1997
Musicland 1991 - 1991
Skills
Succession Planning, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Employment Law, Labor Relations, Training, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Business Process..., HRIS, Personnel Management, Policy, Employee Relations..., Trusted Business Partner, Policy Writing, Foreign Languages, Foreign Language skills, Training & Development, TQM, Employee and Labor..., Trusted Business..., Human Resources, Recruiting, Leadership, Management, Onboarding, Organizational..., FMLA, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, HR Policies
Education
Golden Gate University 1995 — 1999
Master of Science (MS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Calvin College
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Management
Fresh Express October 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2006 - October 2013
Skills
Food Safety, Food, HACCP, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Management, Production Planning, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of La Verne 2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 1999
Bachelor’s Degree, Agricultural Business and Management
Tesla Motors October 2014 - Present
bebe stores October 2013 - October 2014
NCPHS August 2012 - October 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2001 - August 2012
Brigade Solutions, Inc. September 1998 - November 2000
Skills
VMware, vCenter Server, vSphere, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows server 2008 R2, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, EDI, AS2, Kronos WFC, Micros POS, Microsoft Exchange, Network Administration, System Administration, Gentran Integration..., Disaster Recovery, Wireless Networking, Kronos Timekeeping, Troubleshooting, Security, Cisco Technologies, Cross-functional Team..., Micros, Citrix, ERP, 2008 R2, Software Implementation, Technical Support, Business Analysis, HRIS, SQL, Kronos, Budgets, Windows 7, Databases, Cloud Computing, Servers, Linux, Windows, EDI, Business Process, Management, Visual Studio, Integration, Access, Testing, Training, Visio, SDLC, Crystal Reports
Education
California State University-Hayward 1996 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Walt Disney World August 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2010 - 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2008 - 2010
Dairy Queen Brazier 1993 - 2007
Walt Disney World 1996 - 1996
Skills
Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Customer Satisfaction, Department Budget..., Troubleshooting, POS
Education
Clark State Community College
CVS Caremark Corporation July 2007 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2014 - November 2014
Hotel Veritas April 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Multilingual, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Photos, Customer Service, Cashiering, Merchandising, Telephone Skills
Education
Bunker Hill Community College
University of Massachusetts Boston
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2003 - Present
Education
College of Alameda
Ortho Mattress, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2014 - September 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2012 - June 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Retail, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, P
Education
Chaffey College
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2014 - Present
Target August 2010 - August 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Customer Service
Education
California State University Stanislaus 2010 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, acc