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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Ammunition June 2014 - Present
Ammunition September 2013 - June 2014
Eric Trabert Goldsmiths 2007 - September 2013
Holloway Magazine January 2013 - April 2013
Arthritis Foundation December 2011 - March 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2011 - 2011
Conrad Willis LLC 2011 - 2011
Mureta Antiques 2011 - 2011
Gallery of Jewels 2006 - 2007
Skills
Project Management, Production Coordination, Production Support, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, InDesign, Illustrator, Logo Design, Photography, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Typography, Adobe Acrobat, Digital Photography, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Illustration, Marketing Communications, Production Budgeting, Outlook, Retouching, Logos, Wordpress, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of California, Berkeley Extension 2010 — 2011
Professional Certificate, Graphic Design
Denison University 2001 — 2005
BA, Communications, Studio Arts
The Walt Disney Family Museum January 2014 - Present
The Olympic Club 2012 - Present
San Francisco General Hospital Foundation 2009 - 2011
Swinerton Builders 2007 - 2008
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants 2006 - 2008
San Francisco Travel Association 2002 - 2006
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1987 - 2002
Skills
Budgets, Real Estate, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Start-ups, Hospitality, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Marketing, Social Networking, Event Management, Nonprofits, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Sales
Education
Purdue University 1980 — 1984
School of Technology, Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
Organizational Behavior/Management
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2013 - January 2014
ASUCLA Restaurants -Greenhouse/Wetzel’s/RxPresent September 2010 - August 2013
Grant Elementary School July 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Spanish, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Critical Thinking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking
Education
Hollywood High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
Los Angeles City College
Classes for University Credit, Latin American Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., Latin American Studies
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2014 - July 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. October 2013 - February 2014
Diamond Foods, Inc. July 2012 - October 2013
Knight Williams Research Communications April 2005 - July 2012
Boyd Coffee Company January 2012 - May 2012
Multimedia Research June 2010 - May 2012
Cart Logic May 2011 - July 2011
USDA January 2010 - December 2010
Treatment Equipment Company August 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Trade Spend Analysis, Promotional Analysis, Demantra, Nielsen Nitro, Cognos, Market Track, Market Gate, Market Research, Data Analysis, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Marketing Research, Research, Analysis, Analytics, PowerPoint, Social Media, Word, Access, Web Analytics, Microsoft Office, Excel, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Business Analysis, Social Networking, Outlook, Business Strategy, Teamwork, Financial Analysis, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Quantitative Analysis, Problem Solving, Team Building, Customer Service, Marketing, Management, Product Development
Education
Copenhagen Business School 2011 — 2012
MBA, Marketing
Willamette University 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Management
Portland State University 2006 — 2009
B.S., Business Administration Finance
University of Oregon 2005 — 2006
Sociology/Business
Saint Mary's College of California 2004 — 2005
Integral Program
Starbucks January 2001 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 1998 - January 2001
SHERWOOD HOTELS LIMITED June 1995 - July 1996
Skills
retail operation, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Store Management, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Profit, Sales
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 1996 — 1998
Master of science, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
National Taiwan University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Economics
Kraft Foods November 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2007 - May 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2005 - 2007
Nabisco 1993 - 1995
Nabisco 1990 - 1993
Skills
Quality Assurance, HACCP, Consumer Products, Food Safety, Food Processing, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Food Manufacturing, Food, Food Industry, 5S, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Supply Chain, Food Science
Education
University of Santo Tomas 1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
The Centers for Families and Children May 2014 - Present
Cleveland International Film Festival February 2014 - March 2015
Park City Chamber/Bureau February 2012 - January 2014
Park City Chamber/Bureau September 2010 - February 2012
Development Counsellors International June 2010 - August 2010
Purdue University November 2009 - May 2010
Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau May 2009 - August 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2008 - August 2008
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Hospitality, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Press Releases, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Blogging, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Trade Shows
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality & Tourism Management
Starbucks August 2015 - Present
Auntie Anne's Pretzels February 2015 - Present
Surf City Squeeze January 2015 - May 2015
Fertile Grounds Cafe April 2014 - August 2014
Panera Bread November 2013 - April 2014
Jamba Juice August 2013 - January 2014
James Latimer & Associates Law Firm January 2013 - July 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2012 - November 2012
RadioShack November 2011 - May 2012
American Red Cross June 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Cpr Certified, Research, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Twitter, AED, Pet First Aid, First Aid, Memorization, Sports Medicine, Accurate Data Entry, Sociability, Program Development, Disaster Response
Education
Diablo Valley College 2014 — 2016
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Northgate High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
Alameda County December 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2008 - October 2013
Gap Inc./Old Navy October 2005 - May 2008
Home Depot, INC March 2002 - October 2005
Mother’s Cookies, INC June 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Management, Data Entry, Training, Customer Service, Time Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Painting, Cpr Certified, Janitorial, Supervisory Skills, Space planning, Office Administration, Interviews, Screening Resumes, Morale, Team Leadership, Shipping, Sales, Invoicing, Customer Satisfaction, Cashiering
Education
Merritt College 2014 — 2016
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Programming, 3.0
Central Sterile Processing Initiative 2009 — 2010
Certification of Completion for Sterile Processing/Central Supply, Central Supply, 3.17
ActivEngage, Inc. October 2011 - Present
ActivEngage, Inc. September 2013 - March 2015
ActivEngage, Inc. March 2012 - September 2013
Rico's Interior Design March 2011 - February 2013
Self Emoployed June 2010 - October 2012
ActivEngage, Inc. October 2011 - March 2012
Wolrd of Decor May 2011 - July 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2008 - November 2008
The Wendy's Company April 2008 - May 2008
Vector Marketing April 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Revit, Customer Service, SketchUp, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Management, Sales, AutoCAD, Design Research, Photoshop, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Rendering, Retail Design, Microsoft Office, Sketching, Recruiting, Hand Drafting, Space-planning, 3D rendering, Model Making, Space planning, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving, CAD, Telephone Skills, Illustration, HR Management, Human Resources, HR Policies, HR Consulting, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Google Docs, Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Skilled Multi-tasker, Lighting Design, Concept Design, Floor Plans, Architectural Drawings, Architecture, FF, Elevations, 3D visualization, Residential Design, AutoCAD Architecture, Drawing
Education
Valencia College 2014 — 2015
Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Academy of Design and Technology-Orlando 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Interior Design
Owens Community College 2006 — 2008
Architecture, Interior Design
Clay High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, CADD Operator
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2009 - April 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2007 - March 2009
Tootsie Roll Industries September 2002 - March 2007
McCain Foods March 1999 - September 2002
Skills
Packaging Engineering, Packaging, Food Packaging
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging Science
Plum Organics March 2015 - Present
Premier Nutrition September 2014 - March 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2012 - September 2014
Frito Lay August 2009 - February 2012
PepsiCo (Frito-Lay) 2008 - 2008
Vantage Partners September 2004 - September 2007
Capgemini 2003 - 2004
Skills
Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Analytics, Product Development, Strategy
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2009
MBA, Marketing, Strategy
Dartmouth College
B.A., Psychology
Eaton Corporation B-Line Divison December 2012 - Present
Fresh Innovation Technologies, LLC April 2008 - December 2012
Driscoll's July 2005 - April 2008
Earthbound Farm Organic February 2003 - July 2005
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2001 - February 2003
W.I.N.G.S. Leadership October 1997 - May 2001
The Coca-Cola Company May 1995 - October 1997
Crown Cork & Seal April 1989 - May 1995
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Global Sourcing, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Outsourcing, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Packaging, ERP, Supplier Development, Leadership Development, Cost Reduction..., Project Management, New Business Development, Spend Analysis, Low Cost Country..., Six Sigma, Sustainable Procurement, Food Packaging, Team-oriented, Contract Management, Kaizen, Executive Management, Supplier Quality..., Supplier Rationalization, New Product..., Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Negotiations, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiations, Vendor Relations, Diplomacy, Building Relationships, Iso 9000, MRO Management, Budget Setting
Education
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
JS Consulting September 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2011 - September 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2010 - August 2011
E&J Gallo Winery June 2008 - July 2010
E&J Gallo Winery March 2007 - June 2008
E&J Gallo Winery January 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Product Innovation, Supply Chain, Food, GMP, ISO, Testing, Process Improvement, Leadership, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Packaging
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2015 - Present
Century 21 Select Real Estate July 2014 - Present
Shari's Corporation March 2009 - July 2015
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC October 2005 - January 2009
Shamrock Realtors 2002 - 2005
Redwood Christian Schools 2002 - 2005
Skills
Leadership, Food Safety, Restaurants, P&L, Budgets, Forecasting, Sales Management, Management, Food
Education
Liberty University 2005 — 2011
BS-Business, Management
Redwood Christian 1996 — 1999
High School Diploma
Starbucks April 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2012 - March 2013
Specialtys Cafe& Bakery 2006 - 2012
Skills
Restaurant Management, New Restaurant Openings, P, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Fine Dining, POS, Customer Service, Serve Safe Certified, Hiring, Team Building, Restaurants, Multi-unit, Menu Development, Hospitality, Food Service, Food, Food, Catering, Culinary Skills, Multi-Unit, Profit, Sales, Microsoft Word, Employee Training, Leadership, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Training
Education
Diablo Valley College
BBA Aviation plc February 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2013 - July 2014
United States Air Force December 2011 - July 2013
United States Air Force June 2011 - December 2011
United States Air Force November 2009 - June 2011
Skills
DoD, Security Clearance, Military, Air Force, Military Operations, Military Experience, Defense, Command, Information Assurance, Government Contracting, Top Secret, Operational Planning, National Security, Army, Military Logistics, Logistics, Logistics Management, Communication Skills
Education
Southwestern College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Quality Managment
Community College of the Air Force 2010 — 2012
CCAF, Logistics
RadioShack May 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 2007 - May 2012
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream October 2006 - November 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, Money Management, Goal Oriented, Fast-paced
Education
Diablo Valley College 2010 — 2013
Law
Cupertino Electric, Inc. May 2011 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 1998 - April 2011
Skills
Budgets, Outlook, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
Education
Heald College 2010 — 2014
Associate of Arts (AA), Business, 3.55 GPA
Heald College-San Francisco 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration with emplasis in Accounting
Homestyle Dining Co. LLP dba as Ponderosa Steakhouse, Bonanza Steak & BBQ, & Cole's Backyard Grill 2013 - Present
Homestyle Dining Co. LLP 2012 - 2013
Strong Electric LLC 2011 - 2012
Davaco Inc. 2007 - 2011
Mirus Restaurant Solutions 2005 - 2007
FOX SPORTS Grill 2003 - 2005
BJ's Restaurant & Brewery 1999 - 2003
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1995 - 1999
Skills
Turn Around Specialist, Operational Expert, Revenue & Sales Builder, Retail, Restaurants, Start-ups, Profitability, Customer Service, Business Planning, Food & Beverage, Operations Management, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Growth Companies, P&L Management, Real Estate Development, Construction, Remodeling, Electrical Contracting, Food Service, Business Strategy, Sales, Communication Skills, Profit, Restaurant Management, Turn Around Management, Income Statement, Forecasting, Marketing, Franchising, Team Building, New Business Development, Sales Management, Networking, Leadership Development, Renovation, Recruiting, Management, Franchise Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Budgets, Business Development, Leadership, Purchasing, SaaS, Analysis, Training, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
McMaster University
MBA
Niagara College
Associate's degree
Niagara University
B. Sc.
IMPAK Corporation May 2014 - November 2014
Matrix Aviation Services March 2014 - May 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2013 - March 2014
Grand Rapids Community College June 2012 - August 2013
Grand Rapids Community College April 2012 - November 2012
Grand Rapids Community College August 2011 - June 2012
Grand Rapids Community College September 2011 - April 2012
Movie Gallery March 2009 - May 2010
Papa Johns August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Web Design, Customer Service, Leadership, Mobile Applications, Business, E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, Political Science, Small Business Law, Business Planning, Hospitality, Cash Management, Innovation, English, Economics, Accounting, Business Ethics, Management, Access, Team Leadership, Marketing, Social Networking, Sales
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2011 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Web Design, 4.000 / 4.00
Grand Rapids Community College 2010 — 2013
Associate's degree, Business Administration, 3.920 / 4.00
Grand Rapids Community College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Economics, 3.641 / 4.00
Kent Career Technical Center/CompTIA 2002 — 2004
Certification, A+ Certification
Marbles: The Brain Store October 2011 - Present
argo tea cafe August 2011 - October 2011
The Second City April 2011 - October 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2010 - September 2010
Columbia College Chicago August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Comedy, Sketch Comedy, On-camera, Voice Over, Stand-up Comedy, Improvisational Comedy, Entertainment, Voice Acting, Improvisation, Acting, Emcee, Theatre, Teleprompter, Television, Screenwriting
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Acting
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2015 - Present
Frangos World Cuisine May 2012 - July 2012
Skills
HACCP, Food Industry, Food Processing, PowerPoint, Research, Food Safety, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Food, Public Speaking, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Event Management
Education
Dublin Institute of Technology 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Food Science and Technology, 2.1
Loreto College Foxrock
Food Innovation
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2014 - Present
Panera Bread July 2010 - March 2014
Panera Bread July 2006 - July 2010
WJLA/News Channel 8 May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Sales, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Market Planning, Facebook, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Research, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Product Development, Online Advertising, Customer Service, PowerPoint, New Business Development, Microsoft Excel, Management
Education
Miami University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Speach Communication with a PR foucs
S and S Supplies & Solutions August 2015 - Present
Clif Bar & Company May 2012 - June 2015
Otis Spunkmeyer September 2008 - April 2012
Safeway October 2001 - August 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 1996 - October 2001
Specialty Brands July 1994 - December 1996
ABCO Laboratories July 1990 - July 1994
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Packaging, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Supplier Development, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Procurement, Ingredients, Food, Food Industry, Project Management, Management, Tennis, Pricing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Forecasting, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, FMCG, MRP, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, SAP, Production Planning, Retail, Budgets
Education
Golden Gate University
M.B.A., Business Administration
University of California, Davis 1986 — 1990
B.S., Food Science
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2003 - Present
Skills
Food Service, Management, Marketing, Retail, P&L Management, Food, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Team Building
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
MBA
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2013 - Present
The Hershey Company June 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Leadership, Merchandising, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales, Public Speaking, Team Building, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Retail, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Graphic Design, Social Networking
Education
Highline College 1987 — 1990
Highline High School
Henri Bendel June 2015 - Present
Henri Bendel February 2014 - Present
Michael Kors August 2013 - February 2014
Michael Kors November 2012 - August 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch Co June 2011 - December 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2009 - November 2011
Hotel Astor June 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Hospitality, Hotel Management, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory Management, Training, Recruiting, Organization, Product Knowledge, Hotels, Brand Loyalty, Fashion, Accessories, Sales, Clienteling, Selling, Cross Selling, Social Networking, Trend Analysis, Customer Service, Interviews, Hiring, Merchandising, POS, Store Operations, Driving Results, Event Management, Retail Sales, Window Displays, New Store Openings, Inventory Control, Profit, Trend, Apparel, New Store Development, Styling, Associate Development, Footwear, Luxury Goods, Merchandise Planning
Education
Johnson & Wales University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management
Johnson & Wales University 2006 — 2009
Associate of Science, Hotel Management Conferred; Sales, Meeting and Event Management
Coventry High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, General Studies
LEGO Group October 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2012 - October 2012
Sears, Roebuck and Co. September 2010 - September 2011
San Diego Junior Theatre June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Cashiering, Retail, Customer Service, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Creative Writing, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, Visual Merchandising, Teamwork, Sales, Inventory Management, Social Networking, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Grossmont College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Grossmont College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), English Language and Literature, General
Hidden Valley September 2014 - September 2014
Kicks September 2014 - September 2014
Wrong Side of Right August 2014 - September 2014
Gibby July 2014 - July 2014
Muse Media Center May 2014 - June 2014
Safeway May 2014 - May 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2014 - May 2014
Proactiv Acne Solution April 2014 - April 2014
Athleta April 2014 - April 2014
California Technologies March 2014 - March 2014
Skills
Scene Painting, Sketching, SketchUp, Set Decoration, Set Construction, Set Dressing, Production Design, Art Direction, Props, Adobe Creative Suite, Painting, Theatre, Set Design, Art, Film
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film and Video, Production Design
OCHO Candy February 2013 - Present
Bedrock Analytics August 2014 - Present
EcoTensil Inc. February 2013 - Present
American Licorice Company April 2012 - Present
CPG Consulting July 2010 - Present
Recchiuti Confections August 2012 - February 2013
TCHO Ventures July 2010 - April 2012
American Licorice Company August 2010 - February 2012
TCHO Ventures October 2008 - June 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Quality Auditing, Marketing Communications, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Market..., Project Planning, Cost Analysis, Operations, Lean Initiatives, Sustainable Business, Competitive Landscape..., Business Process..., Website Redesign, Data Presentation, Cost Benefit, Customer Insight, Packaging, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Consumer Products, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Six Sigma, Market Research, Manufacturing, Budgets, Purchasing, Management, P&L Management, Data Analysis, ERP, Team Building, Sales, Forecasting
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2011 — 2013
Masters in Business Administration
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business 2011 — 2013
Masters in Business Administration
London Business School
The University of Hong Kong
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business 1998 — 2003
BS
Ganzo October 2011 - November 2011
Fox & Obel April 2011 - September 2011
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL August 2009 - May 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2010 - April 2011
Vermillion June 2010 - February 2011
Jimmy's Bar and Grill May 2008 - June 2009
Dairy Queen March 2005 - June 2009
Education
Apcius International School of Hospitality 2011 — 2011
Abroad, Culinary Arts
Robert Morris College 2009 — 2011
BBA, Advanced Culinary Arts
Robert Morris College 2009 — 2010
Associate, Culinary Arts
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2014 - Present
Fuqua School of Business August 2011 - May 2013
Nike June 2012 - August 2012
Coty Prestige July 2008 - May 2011
Coty Prestige April 2008 - July 2008
CoActive Marketing Group October 2006 - April 2008
Tiffany September 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Strategy, Market Research, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Retail, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Brand Development
Education
Fuqua School of Business, Duke University 2011 — 2013
MBA
Washington University in St. Louis 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish and Comparative Literature
Duke University
HGST, a Western Digital company January 2015 - Present
Verizon September 2012 - January 2015
Capital One July 2011 - June 2012
PC Service Center March 2007 - February 2011
GE May 2010 - December 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Business Strategy, Strategy, Management, Marketing Strategy, International Business, Vendor Management, Product Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Market Research, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, B2B Marketing, Global Business..., Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Telecommunications, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, Mobile Devices, China Business..., Procurement, Global Sourcing, Channel Strategy, China Manufacturing, International Trade, International Logistics, Globalization, Localization, Chinese culture, Go-to-market Strategy, Manufacturing, Internet of Things, Marketing Research, Outsourcing, Product Launch, SaaS, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Development, Cross-border..., Joint Ventures, Cross-border M&A, Due Diligence
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing, Global Supply Chain Management
Fudan University 2010 — 2010
IMBA, International Marketing
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, Science, Biochemistry and Management
Plum Organics March 2015 - Present
Constellation Brands October 2013 - March 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2011 - October 2013
Community Design + Architecture May 2010 - May 2011
Sasaki Associates December 2007 - September 2009
Oslund and Associates March 2006 - May 2007
KELO-TV 2002 - 2004
WCCO-TV 2001 - 2001
The Reynolds Communications Group June 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Project Management, Public Speaking, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Brand Management, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Sales Presentations, Social Media, Advertising, Customer Insight, Product Management, Consumer Products, CPG Industry, Product Innovation, Market Research
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism (Broadcast)
Rosemount High School
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2013 - Present
Innovative Interfaces November 2011 - May 2013
Single Point of Contact June 2011 - November 2011
ACCO Engineered Systems July 2007 - June 2011
Party America / Party City August 2006 - July 2007
LogiGear Corporation June 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Desktop Support..., Basics of Unix, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Norton Ghost, IBM Servers, Sun Application Server, Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, VMware, Blackberry Enterprise..., iPhone Support, Groupwise, Antivirus, Malwarebytes, Networking, Online Backup, Inventory Management, Symantec Backup, Disaster Recovery, VMware ESX, Android, Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Servers, Linux, Unix, DNS, Data Center, System Administration, TCP/IP, System Deployment, Apache, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software Documentation, OS X, Fishing, Windows Server, Server Administration, IT Management, IT Solutions, PC building, VMware Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure..., ITIL, Chocolate, Customer Service, Technical Writing, Information Technology
Education
Golden Gate University 2008 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Information Technology, 3.567
San Francisco State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Infomation Systems
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2010 - Present
L'Oréal June 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Customer Insight, Customer Service, Forecasting, Marketing Management, Shopper Marketing, Retail
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2009 - Present
interior design consultant August 1995 - May 2009
Godwin interiors August 1990 - May 1995
Southeast Bank 1989 - 1990
Worth's 1985 - 1987
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Sales, Brand Management, Profit, Sales Management, Customer Service, Pricing, Marketing, Grocery, Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Retail Sales, Food, IRI
Education
Liberty University 1987 — 1989
Human Ecology
Watterson College 1983 — 1985
AA, Fashion Merchandising
Essential Investments Inc. January 2008 - Present
Rosemary Birthing Home August 2010 - December 2012
Allied Electronics Trading, Inc. January 2009 - February 2010
Morgans Hotel Group December 2008 - October 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2008 - January 2009
Applebee's August 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Finance, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Food, Hospitality, Customer Service, Event Planning, Food Safety, Data Entry, Inventory Management, Event Management, Organization
Education
Miami Dade College 2000 — 2006
Associate in Arts, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Southwest Miami Senior High School 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma
Quest Preservation May 2013 - Present
US Best Repairs September 2012 - February 2013
Quest Preservation 2012 - 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2012 - September 2012
Concourse bowling 2009 - 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Microsoft Word, Forklift Operator, Team Building, Data Entry, Sourcing, Training, Sales, Networking
Education
Irvine Valley College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Acting (in front of camera)
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2004 - October 2009
BuzzBack Market Research February 2001 - October 2003
MyVirtualLife.com October 1999 - January 2001
Unilever HPC September 1998 - October 1999
Coopers & Lybrand September 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Communications, Strategy, Sales, Product Marketing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1996 — 1998
MBA, Marketing
Fairfield University 1989 — 1993
BS, Accounting
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2014 - Present
Coca-Cola Refreshments November 2011 - May 2014
Ernst & Young October 2008 - November 2011
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 2008 - 2008
Cushman & Wakefield May 2007 - August 2007
Florida Department of Health December 2005 - August 2006
Ofc of Admin Asst to Secretary of the Army May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Auditing, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Business Strategy, Recruiting, Analysis, Strategy, Training, Finance, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Tax, Management, Project Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Financial Reporting, US GAAP, Finacial Management, Financial Modeling
Education
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 2002 — 2007
MBA, BS, Accounting, Business Administration
Aperture Entertainment September 2015 - Present
YEKRA April 2015 - July 2015
YEKRA March 2015 - April 2015
United Notions Film March 2015 - April 2015
Epic Burger October 2012 - December 2014
Prairie Dust Films December 2013 - August 2014
The Goodman Theatre March 2013 - March 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Story Development, Film Distribution, Film Marketing, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Film Production, Microsoft Office, Video Production, Photography, Social Media, Photoshop, After Effects, Film, Editing, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Report Writing, EPK Preparation, Creative Producing, Film Criticism
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2015
Bachelors of Arts, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
USPS OIG September 2015 - Present
Free lance Artist May 2014 - Present
Ooma, Inc. June 2015 - September 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2012 - June 2015
Education
Mission College 2015 — 2018
Graphic Design
Wyndham Vacation Ownership January 2015 - Present
Stitch Fix December 2014 - August 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2014 - January 2015
MicroConstants December 2013 - September 2014
Great News! Cookware & Cooking School 2013 - September 2013
Santa Fe Management May 2011 - January 2013
Hill Real Estate and Loans November 2007 - January 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Management, Computer Proficiency, Cash Handling Experience, Cash Register, Time Management, Receptionist Duties, Petty Cash, Property Management, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Inventory Management, Retail, Inventory Control, Teamwork, Data Entry, Leadership, Budgets, Retail Sales, Biotechnology, SOP, Hotel Administration, Auditing, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Training
Education
New England College 2013 — 2018
Psychology
Elk Grove Charter 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Elk Grove High School
High School Diploma, General Education
San Diego City College
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2013 - Present
Network of Executive Women - Cincinnati Chapter January 2014 - Present
Galerie August 2011 - July 2013
Schiff Kreidler Shell, Inc. December 2008 - August 2011
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber May 2007 - December 2008
The Children's Place 2005 - 2007
Saks Fifth Avenue 2004 - 2005
Skills
Retail, Account Management, Recruiting, Sales Management, Marketing, RetailLink, Project Management, Merchandising, Data Analysis, 1SYNC, Promotions, Microsoft Office, Trends, Market Research, Project Planning, Sales Presentations, Category Management, Market 6, Management, Sales, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Education
University of Kentucky 2001 — 2004
B.S., Merchandising, Apparel and Textiles
Northern Kentucky University 2000 — 2001
Pennybyrn at Maryfield April 2015 - Present
Guilford County Emergency Services May 2013 - February 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2013 - December 2013
Wake Forest Baptist Health January 2011 - March 2012
Mane Event Hair Salon November 2006 - August 2011
Skills
CPR Certified, BLS, EMS, First Aid, Healthcare, Hospitals, Patient Safety
Education
High Point University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology/Pre-Med
High Point University 2009 — 2013
Bachelors, Psychology
Guilford Technical Community College 2012 — 2012
EMT - Basic, EMT - Basic
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2015 - Present
Ascend Adventures January 2015 - June 2015
The Boston Consulting Group June 2014 - August 2014
US Navy June 2011 - May 2013
US Navy October 2009 - June 2011
USS FORD July 2009 - October 2009
USS FORD May 2008 - September 2009
USS FORD September 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Security Clearance, Military Operations, Military, Navy, DoD, Counterterrorism, Defense, Operational Planning, Force Protection, Navigation, Crisis Management, Program Management, Organizational..., Naval Operations, Military Training, National Security, Surface Warfare, Maritime Security, Security Management, Risk Assessment, Government, Tactics, Contingency Planning, Weapons, Military Experience, Top Secret, Outdoors, Team Leadership, Intelligence Analysis
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business 2013 — 2015
MBA
University of Maryland College Park 2011 — 2013
Certificate of Engineering, Sustainable Energy
United States Naval Academy 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Ocean Engineering
National Outdoor Leadership School 2005 — 2005
Bishop Hendricken 2001 — 2003
East Greenwich High School 1999 — 2001
Wilderness Medicine Training Center
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
SHREDZ Supplements LLC February 2014 - Present
MJ IT Solutions January 2012 - Present
Apna Andaaz January 2004 - Present
Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc. August 2012 - August 2015
Aon Hewitt January 2011 - January 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2004 - August 2011
Apna Andaaz January 2004 - October 2010
Century 22 Marketing May 2010 - August 2010
Westgate Resorts November 2008 - December 2008
Westgate Resorts November 2008 - December 2008
Skills
SAS, Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Marketing, Sales, Access, Retail, Sales Operations, SAP, Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Purchasing, Project Planning, Time Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Team Leadership
Education
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Management Information Systems (MIS)
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2007 — 2010
B.S.B.A., Management Information Systems, Finance
Florida State University 2005 — 2007
Associate's Degree, Business/Commerce, General, A
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2009 - October 2012
The Cheesecake Factory April 1996 - December 2008
River Runners January 1991 - January 1996
Skills
Food, Restaurants, Hospitality, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Multi-unit, New Restaurant Openings, Retail, Employee Training, Food Safety, Restaurant Management, Profit, Sanitation, Pre-opening, Hiring, ServSafe, Recipes, POS, Budgets, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Micros, Recruiting, Labor Control, Income Statement, Sales, Inventory Management
Education
Grossmont College
Grossmont Community College
Business
Associated Students of San Jose State University January 2015 - Present
Associated Students of San Jose State University February 2013 - Present
Prevedelli Farms October 2014 - February 2015
Power Bowl January 2014 - February 2015
KB Fitness Exercise Studio December 2013 - May 2014
Macy's December 2011 - August 2012
Fitness Zone West August 2011 - October 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2008 - February 2009
Tomato Fest December 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Time Management, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition, Fitness, Dietetics, Cpr Certified, Teaching, Wellness, Community Outreach, Zumba
Education
San Jose State University 2012 — 2015
Bachelors of Science in Nutritional Science, Dietetics/Dietitian
Monterey Peninsula College 2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), University Studies
VSP Vision Care August 2015 - Present
VSP Vision Care May 2014 - August 2015
VSP Vision Care August 2013 - May 2014
AT&T Mobility February 2011 - August 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Retail, Sales, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Visual Arts, B2C, Building New Business, Referrals, Management, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Purchasing, Visual Merchandising, Negotiation, Manage Client..., Leadership, Team Building, Call Centers
Education
Oxford Brookes University 2006 — 2009
BA (Honors)
San Diego Unified School District September 2015 - Present
The Cheesecake Factory July 2013 - September 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2013 - January 2014
Skills
PowerPoint, Facebook, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Data Entry, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Outlook, Teamwork, Hospitality
Education
National University 2015 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (BS), Nursing
UCSD 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Nitro, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Nitro, Inc. September 2013 - November 2014
Fulbright Commission September 2012 - August 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2012 - August 2012
Complete Solar Solution August 2011 - October 2011
Suppenküche Restaurant June 2010 - August 2010
San Juan Unified School District June 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Public Speaking, Teaching, Higher Education, Tutoring, Research, Teaching English as a..., English, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Analysis, Management, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Blogging, Interviews, German, Data Analysis, Editing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Peace and Conflict Study and German double major
Freie Universität Berlin 2010 — 2011
Gigwalk February 2015 - Present
IRI May 2011 - February 2015
IRI June 2009 - April 2011
Andersen Corporation April 2007 - May 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2007 - April 2007
Target July 2006 - February 2007
Target January 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Marketing, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Segmentation
Education
Concordia College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business
SoundCloud March 2015 - June 2015
Premier Staffing Inc. April 2014 - June 2015
Foursquare January 2015 - March 2015
Braintree & Venmo July 2014 - December 2014
Klout April 2014 - July 2014
Suppenkuche September 2013 - May 2014
Trader Joe's July 2012 - April 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Teamwork, Customer Service, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Managing Start-ups, Office Management, German, Microsoft Office, Communication, Interpersonal..., Social Media, Leadership, Event Planning, Time Management
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physical and Biological Anthropology
University of California, Santa Barbara 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), German Studies
Freie Universität Berlin 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), German Studies
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2015 - Present
Safeway February 2014 - April 2015
Safeway June 2012 - January 2014
United States Army May 2011 - May 2012
United States Army October 2010 - May 2011
United States Army November 2009 - October 2010
US Army August 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Management, Human Resources, Public Speaking, Operational Planning, Training, Logistics, Military, Project Planning, Event Planning, Security Clearance, Project Management, Customer Service, Interpersonal..., Public Relations, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Risk Management, Interpersonal..., Government Relations, Non-profits, Risk Assessment, Salary, Labor Relations, Hiring, Virtual Edge, Leadership, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Research, Sales, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Operations Management, Budgets, Command, Employee Training, Policy, Recruiting, Time Management, Retail
Education
Argosy University San Francisco Bay Area 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Murray State University 2005 — 2006
BS, Public Relations
Tennessee State University 2002 — 2005
Mass Communications
Covington Savings and Loan September 2013 - Present
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company May 2013 - September 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Interpersonal Skills, Relationship Building, Verbal communitcation, Interpersonal..., Money Management, Writing, Problem Solving, Stress Management, Telephone Skills, Telephone Reception, Microsoft Office, Sales Presentations, Presentations, Windows, POS, Customer Service, Event Planning, Sales
Education
Moody Bible Institute 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Urban Ministry
Blue Shield of California August 2015 - Present
Faneuil Inc December 2014 - May 2015
Performant Financial Corporation August 2014 - December 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2012 - August 2014
City of Stockton April 2012 - October 2012
McDonald's Corporation September 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Administartion, Microsoft Technologies, Microsoft Office, Numerical Analysis, Numeric Filing, Electronic Filing, Critical Thinking, Business Communications, Marketing, Marketing Research, Accounting, Office Operations, Office 2010, Analysts, Research, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Administration, Management, Data Entry, Access, Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
Northcentral University 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Engineering and Technology Management
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts, Accounting
Thomson High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, General Studies, 3.7 G.P.A
Airgroup Dynamics, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2006 - June 2012
Skills
Inventory Management, Logistics, Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
Valencia College 2009 — 2012
Associate's degree, Business/Commerce, General
Florida Gulf Coast University 2007 — 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2013 - Present
NewSchool of Architecture + Design July 2012 - Present
Veristone Products May 2011 - April 2012
Grey Dowde’s Practice July 2008 - July 2008
Daggett Designs February 2008 - June 2008
Ted M Sirjesse Construction Inc. November 2006 - December 2006
Erickson Construction July 2006 - August 2006
Skills
AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, CAD, Architecture, CNC & Manual machining, Blueprint reading, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CNC Programming, Adobe Elements, G & M Code, Rhinoceros, InDesign, Revit, V ray
Education
NewSchool of Architecture + Design 2012 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Architecture
Cuesta College 2008 — 2012
Phi Theta Kappa September 2015 - Present
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars October 2014 - Present
Crowne Plaza Hotel September 2013 - September 2014
Embassy Suites July 2011 - June 2012
Holiday Inn Express/ Holiday Inn June 2009 - December 2010
Albertsons May 2008 - May 2009
Staybridge Suites April 2007 - April 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2005 - May 2006
Walt Disney World/ MGM March 2004 - July 2005
Universal Orlando December 2003 - June 2004
Skills
QuickBooks, Hospitality Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Microsoft Excel, OnQ, Outlook, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, Highly detail oriented, Employee Training, Spreadsheets, Customer Service..., Team Management, Microsoft Word, Opera, Holidex, Facsimile, Work Very Well with..., Team Leadership, Meeting Scheduling, Job Scheduling, Leading Meetings, Meeting Planning, Business Meetings, Organizing Meetings, Coordinate Meetings, iPhone, Apple Software, Apple Numbers, Apple Pages, Apple Keynote, Apple Safari, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange, Front Office, Back Office, Office Equipment, Office 365, Computer Proficiency, Taekwondo, Hapkido, Aikijujitsu, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Relations, Guest Recovery, Customer Experience, Loyalty Programs
Education
Dallas County Community College 2013 — 2016
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Engineering, 4.0 GPA
Watkins College of Art Design & Film 2000 — 2000
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Volunteer State Community College 1997 — 1998
Business Administration
White House High School 1993 — 1994
High School Diploma, Computer Science
Omaha South High Magnet School 1990 — 1993
Computer Science
Ctuit Software August 2015 - Present
Super Duper Burgers August 2014 - August 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2012 - August 2014
Big 5 Sporting Goods October 2011 - August 2012
Pfoodman Hospitality Services November 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Management, Research, Customer Service, Time Management, Event Management, Payroll, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Coaching, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Advertising, Event Planning, Leadership, Teamwork, Sales, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking, Program Management, Access, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media
Education
Missouri Valley College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Economics
"NIkola Tesla", Secondary School of Electronical Engeenering 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma, Computer Techician
Trident Seafoods September 2014 - Present
Anixter July 2012 - August 2014
Harris Associates L.P. August 2011 - December 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Process Improvement, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, Management, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Operations Management, Logistics
Education
Loyola University of Chicago - Graduate School of Business 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 2009 — 2012
Finance
ARYZTA LLC September 2012 - Present
ARYZTA LLC May 2007 - August 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2006 - April 2007
Del Monte Foods, Inc. September 1979 - May 2005
Skills
Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, SAP, JD Edwards, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing..., Food Manufacturing
Education
Golden Gate University 1977 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Finance
Scarbrough Management Corporation March 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2005 - January 2014
Landec Corporation May 2001 - September 2002
OTN June 1996 - February 1998
Ross Stores, Inc. September 1993 - July 1995
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, JDE, Cognos, VBT, Dac Easy, Accpac, ESI, Predator, Lawson General Ledger, Great Plains Software, PeopleSoft, Vantage, En Core, TAP Bottom Line, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, JD Edwards, Accounting, Management, Variance Analysis
Education
Golden Gate University
Moscow University, Russia
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Economics
Starbucks June 2014 - Present
Chicago Blackhawks September 2011 - Present
Chicago Bulls January 2013 - Present
The Cheesecake Factory February 2014 - June 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2012 - August 2013
Darvin Furniture October 2005 - May 2011
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Event Management, Purchasing, Data Entry, Retail, Event Planning, Social Media, Customer Satisfaction, Merchandising
Education
Joliet Junior College 2009 — 2012
Business Management major
The Allan Candy Company, A Division of The Hershey's Chocolate Company July 2012 - Present
Turin Chocolate November 2008 - July 2012
Artisan Confections, A Division of The Hershey's Chocolate Company 2006 - 2008
Astor Chocolate 2001 - 2006
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1999 - 2001
Skills
Consumer Products, Grocery, Product Development, Merchandising, Direct Store Delivery, Key Account Development, National Accounts, Distributors, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Management, Trade Marketing, Account Management, FMCG, P&L Management, Brand Management, Shopper Marketing, Business Planning, P&L Responsibility, Sales, Retail, Customer Insight, New Business Development, Brand Development, Pricing, Food Industry, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Private Label, Purchasing, Competitive Analysis, Management, Negotiation, International Sales, Marketing Management, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Wholesale, Food, Marketing, IRI, Profit, Pricing Strategy, Nielsen, Spectra, AC Nielsen
Education
Mercy College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor's, Business Management
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2014 - Present
Ernst & Young June 2012 - September 2014
Accenture August 2008 - June 2012
United States Gypsum June 2005 - April 2008
General Electric Aircraft Engines June 2003 - December 2003
Dow Chemical Company May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Management Consulting, Project Managment, Procurement, Working Capital..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Inventory Management, Telecommunications, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Business Process...
Education
Michigan State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelors, Supply Chain Management
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2011 - Present
Skills
Organizational..., Executive Coaching, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Hiring, HRIS, Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, Leadership, Strategic Planning, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition
Education
Duquesne University
Bachelor of Science
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2013 - May 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2010 - February 2013
HSQ Technology September 2008 - May 2010
Tebodin May 2005 - August 2008
Rademaker BV May 2004 - April 2005
Huisman-Itrec BV September 2000 - April 2004
Skills
Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Project Engineering, Engineering, Instrumentation, Commissioning, Process Control, Control Systems Design, Automation, SCADA, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, PLC, MS Project, Microsoft Office, VBA
Education
1996 — 2000
B.Eng., Applied Physics - Control Systems Technology
Emmauscollege Rotterdam 1990 — 1996
VWO Atheneum
Boudin April 2014 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2013 - September 2013
TC Service Source LLC 2008 - 2012
Checkers Drive In Restaurants 2007 - 2008
Sweetbay Supermarket 2004 - 2006
Catalina Marketing 2003 - 2004
Meridian Advertising Agency 2002 - 2003
Thomas Sign & Awning 2001 - 2002
Skills
Brand Management, Environmental Graphics, Mixed Media, Advertising, Retail, Art Direction, Graphics, Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, InDesign, Illustrator, Logo Design, Brochures, Packaging, Photoshop, Creative Direction, Mac, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Creative Strategy, Illustration, E-commerce, Layout, Corporate Branding
Education
Florida State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Marketing & Communications
G-dcast August 2013 - Present
MaCromanagement March 2010 - Present
Spotcha! Productions October 2002 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2013 - January 2014
The Ascent Services Group June 2011 - May 2012
Oakpointe Aesthetics November 2009 - May 2010
Echo Entertainment 2005 - 2007
The Santa Monica Synagogue 2005 - 2007
Congregation Ohr HaTorah 2003 - 2005
Camp Barney Medintz 1994 - 2005
Skills
Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Staff Augmentation, Staffing Services, Strategic Sourcing, Sales, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Heavy Calendaring, Microsoft Office, networking, Social Networking, Social Media, Cross-functional..., Research, Screening Resumes, Resume Writing, Writing, Creative Writing, Screenwriting, Final Draft, Proposal Writing, Ghostwriting, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Marketing, Advertising, Commercials, Pitching Ideas, Directing, Film Production, Video Production, Post Production, Field Producing, Final Cut Pro, Production Budgeting, Programming, Staff Supervision, Teaching, Graphic Design, Casting, Music Videos, Murals, Editing, Networking, Human Resources, Management, Screening
Education
San Francisco School of Copywriting 2012 — 2013
Emerson College 1995 — 2000
BS, Media Arts and Mass Communications
Dunwoody High School 1992 — 1995
Epstein School
Turin Chocolates Regional Sales ManagerHershey's, Artisan Confections2006 - 2008
Astor Chocolate 2001 - 2006
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1999 - 2001
Education
Mercy College 1985 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin January 2015 - Present
iNgVerb Publishing October 1986 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2013 - February 2015
Walt Disney World August 2010 - October 2014
Apple Retail July 2011 - April 2013
Northern Illinois University Northern Star January 2010 - May 2010
Northern Illinois University Writer's Workshop January 2007 - May 2010
Modern Classics January 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Creative Writing, Video Editing, AP Style, YouTube, Social Networking, Video Production, Journalism, News Writing, Press Releases, communicating, Twitter, Retail, Sales, Promotions, Guest Service, Customer Service, Public Speaking
Education
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2010
B.A, Communications
The Harvest Group August 2015 - Present
WorkMatters January 2009 - Present
Russell Stover Candies October 2014 - July 2015
Walsworth Publishing July 2011 - October 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2009 - July 2011
Procter & Gamble December 2006 - March 2009
Procter & Gamble April 2004 - December 2006
Procter & Gamble July 2002 - April 2004
Procter & Gamble February 2001 - April 2002
Procter & Gamble January 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Customer Requirements, Strategy, Management, Networking, Consumer Products, Organizational..., Leadership, Recruiting, Talent Management, Selling, Retail, Sales, Public Speaking, Enterprise Software, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Customer Insight, Business Development, New Business Development, Training, Account Management, Marketing, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership Development, Coaching, P&L Management, Sales Process, Budgets, Merchandising, Direct Sales, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Process Improvement, Business Planning, CRM, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning
Education
Cornell University 2006 — 2006
Cert., Food Executive Program
University of Missouri-Columbia 1989 — 1993
BS/BA, Marketing and Admin. Management
Raytown High School 1986 — 1989
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2007 - Present
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Management, Leadership, Team Building, Customer Insight, Retail, Microsoft Office, FMCG, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Strategic Planning
Education
George Mason University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business/Corporate Communications, Concentration: Advertising and Public Relations
George Mason University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications Advertising and Public Relations
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2015 - Present
Gump's November 2012 - April 2015
Gump's March 2012 - November 2012
Gump's November 2010 - March 2012
Milone Ventures, LLC January 2008 - January 2011
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.: West Elm January 2010 - November 2010
Hopalong Animal Rescue October 2009 - January 2010
Just Dining January 2008 - May 2009
Self-Employed September 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Blogging, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing, Market Research, Sales, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Facebook, Research, Press Releases, Event Planning
Education
Florida Southern College 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business Administration
Savannah College of Art and Design 2003 — 2005
Graduate Coursework, Industrial Design
New College of Florida 1999 — 2003
BA, Psychology, Mathematics, Visual Arts
International Baccalaureate School at Bartow High School 1995 — 1999
International Baccalaureate Degree
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2013 - May 2015
Mars Chocolate August 2012 - January 2013
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company March 2011 - July 2012
Henkel / The Dial Corporation March 2000 - March 2011
Con Agra Grocery Products Co. June 1996 - March 2000
Con Agra Inc 1990 - 2000
Con Agra Inc 1990 - 2000
Con Agra Grocery Products Co. May 1995 - May 1996
Con Agra Grocery Products Sales Company December 1988 - May 1995
Skills
Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Trade Fund Management, Business Development, Customer Service, National Account..., National Chain Drug, Deduction Management, New Item Introduction, Problem Solving, CPG Sales, Consumer Products, Promotional Analysis, Relationship Building, Customer Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Cognos, GPS, SAP
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
New Approach Coaching & Consulting June 2008 - Present
AchieveGlobal December 1995 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 1991 - November 1993
Quaker Oats Company 1986 - 1991
Skills
Leadership Development, Coaching, Training, Employee Training, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Performance Management, Training Delivery, Performance Improvement, Workshop Facilitation, Team Building, Management, Executive Development, Strategy, Personal Development, Program Management, Culture Change, Consulting, Organizational..., Business Coaching, Strategic Planning, 360 Feedback, Trainers, Staff Development, Management Development, Management Consulting, Change Management, Career Development, MBTI, Blended Learning, Soft Skills, Talent Management, Needs Analysis, Career Management, Instructor-led Training, Public Speaking, Employee Engagement, Marketing, Selling, Presentation Coaching, DiSC...
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1984 — 1986
MBA, Marketing and Finance
Coach Training Institute 2008 — 2008
Certificate program in Professional Coaching
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
BS, Management
Constellation Wines U.S. January 2011 - Present
Jackson Family Wines April 2009 - December 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2007 - October 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2004 - February 2007
Arby's Restaurant Group January 2001 - March 2003
RTM Restaurant Group 1996 - 2000
Skills
Wine, Product Development, Retail, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Marketing Management, Management, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Brand Development
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA, Marketing
Miami University 1986 — 1990
BS, Marketing
Levi Strauss & Co. April 2014 - Present
Levi Strauss & Co. June 2013 - April 2014
Levi Strauss and Co. January 2007 - June 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 2005 - September 2006
Gymboree March 2002 - February 2005
J Crew Corporation June 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Merchandising, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Innovation, Apparel, Retail, Trend Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., E-commerce, Product Development, Fashion, Pricing, Visual Merchandising
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1997 — 1998
Professional, Merchandise Marketing/Poduct Development
University of California, Los Angeles 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, History
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2005 - Present
LeapFrog 1999 - 2003
Education
Hollins University 1977 — 1981
Kimberly-Clark October 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2012 - July 2013
Crayola 2011 - 2012
Abbott Nutrition 2007 - 2011
Macy's North 2006 - 2007
Target 2005 - 2006
Musicland Group, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Best Buy Co., Inc. 1999 - 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Pricing, Sales, Strategy, Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Development, Analytics, Categorization, Shopper Marketing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Business; Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
Opt Execution - Supply Chain Consultant October 2013 - Present
Kettle Foods June 2008 - June 2013
Eight O Clock Coffee 2004 - 2008
Hickory Farms Inc. 1999 - 2003
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1995 - 1999
The Clorox Company 1978 - 1995
Skills
Procurement, Logistics, Consumer Products, Production Planning, ERP, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Quality Management, Supply Chain..., Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Project Planning, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Demand Planning, Warehouse Management, Kaizen, MRP, FMCG, Operational Excellence, Materials Management, Supply Management, P&L Management, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Logistics Management, 5S, SAP, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Operations, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Lehigh University 1971 — 1975
BS, Industrial Engineering
Raybern Foods LLC (a TSG Consumer Partners portfolio company) September 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2007 - September 2013
Safeway December 2004 - November 2007
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) August 2000 - April 2002
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) October 1998 - August 2000
Archer Daniels Midland December 1996 - October 1998
Archer Daniels Midland June 1996 - December 1996
Skills
Commodity Risk..., Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Ingredients, Operations Management, Team Building, Dairy, Supplier Development, Agriculture, Private Label, Commodity Pricing, Options Strategies, Derivatives, Commodity, Commodity Markets, Strategic Negotiations, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Ownership, Accountability, Business Acumen, Retail
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1994 — 1996
MBA, Finance
Emory University 1990 — 1994
BBS, Economics
Blue Valley North High School 1986 — 1990
High School Diploma
New England Confectionary Company May 2013 - May 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2008 - May 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2008 - February 2011
Kayem Foods April 2008 - December 2008
Procter & Gamble January 2006 - February 2008
The Gillette Company August 2004 - December 2005
PepsiCo January 2003 - April 2004
Quaker Oats September 2001 - December 2002
The Clorox Company August 1995 - September 2001
Skills
Business Development, Sales Management, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Key Account Development, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Management, Strategic Planning, Channel, Customer Marketing, FMCG, Leadership, Consumer Products, Strategy, IRI, Marketing, Forecasting, Change Management, Marketing Communications
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Northeastern University
BA
Nashua High School
Nutiva May 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2010 - May 2013
Peet's Coffee & Tea June 2009 - March 2010
The Hershey Company- Artisan Confections June 2005 - June 2009
Safeway October 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Marketing, Food Service, Product Development, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 2000 — 2002
Kenyon College 1990 — 1994
BA, Political Science
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2013 - Present
Lindt & Sprüngli Switzerland November 2007 - October 2013
Aldi Suisse AG March 2005 - October 2007
RUAG Aerospace January 2003 - February 2005
Skills
FMCG, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, SAP, Forecasting, Operational Excellence, Project Management, Project Planning, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Quality Management
Education
1995 — 2002
Dipl. Ing. ETH, Betriebs und Produktionsing./ Master of Science ETH in Industrial Management and Manufacturing
Barry Callebaut June 2015 - Present
Barry Callebaut March 2014 - May 2015
Barry Callebaut April 2012 - February 2014
Barry Callebaut October 2008 - March 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2005 - March 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2004 - January 2005
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company February 2003 - January 2004
Carvel Corporation August 2002 - February 2003
Carvel Corporation February 2000 - August 2002
The Pillsbury Company April 1998 - February 2000
Skills
New Business Development, International Sales, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Problem Solving, Food, FMCG, Sales, Project Management, Selling, Pricing, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Consumer Products, Food Industry, National Accounts
Education
University of Rhode Island 1994 — 1996
MBA
Columbia University in the City of New York 1983 — 1987
BA, History
Modern Gourmet Foods November 2012 - Present
UnReal Brands, Inc. January 2012 - October 2012
Godiva Chocolatier April 2011 - January 2012
Peet's Coffee & Tea July 2009 - February 2011
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2004 - July 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2002 - July 2004
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2000 - July 2002
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 1998 - 1999
Skills
Grocery, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Mass, Club, Start-ups, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Direct Sales, Strategic Financial..., Spectra, AC Nielsen, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Market Research, Sales Operations, Marketing, Key Account Development, Management, FMCG, P&L Management, Merchandising, Retail, Pricing, Inventory Management, Leadership, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning, Direct Store Delivery, New Business Development, Customer Insight, National Accounts, Income Statement, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, IRI, Shopper Marketing, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Sales Management, Profit, Food, Trade Marketing, P
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 1997 — 1999
MBA, Finance
University of California, Santa Barbara 1988 — 1992
BA, Environmental Studies
Aragon High School 1984 — 1988
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2009 - September 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2005 - June 2009
PepsiCo January 1998 - October 2005
Skills
Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Grocery, IRI, Customer Insight, AC Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Sales, Nielsen, Key Account Development, FMCG, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Management, P&L Management, National Accounts, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Pricing
Education
Notre Dame de Namur University 1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance
Bank of America February 2012 - Present
Bank of America May 2007 - September 2011
Maxim Healthcare October 2006 - May 2007
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Cognos, Sierra, Bloomberg Terminal, Budgets, Administrative..., Outlook, Travel Arrangements, Calendars, Concur, Trade Shows, Hotels, Expense Reports, Event Planning, CRM
Education
Cornell University 2006 — 2006
Master Certificate, Hospitality & Food Management
University of California, Riverside 1999 — 2003
BS, Business Administrative
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2015 - Present
Not Your Average Joe's February 2014 - February 2015
Dave and Buster's November 2012 - January 2014
Dave and Buster's July 2010 - January 2014
The Cheesecake Factory August 2006 - July 2010
Not Your Average Joe's 2003 - 2004
T L Cannon 1997 - 2000
Skills
Restaurant Management, Food Service, Restaurants, Menu Development, Multi-unit, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Food, Catering, Income Statement, Culinary Skills, Leadership, Fine Dining, New Restaurant Openings, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Hiring, Team Building, Management, Training, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Hospitality Industry
Education
Cornell University
BS, Hotel
State University of New York at Buffalo
MBA, Business
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2009 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2007 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 1997 - Present
Advantage Sale & Marketing January 2001 - January 2007
Advantage Sales & Marketing 1993 - 2007
Advantage Sales & Marketing January 1998 - January 2001
Advantage Sales & Marketing January 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Sales, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Retail, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Management, Pricing, FMCG, Business Planning, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, E-commerce, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Business Development, National Accounts, CRM, Forecasting, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Key Account Management
Education
Delhi University 1988 — 1990
commerce, international communication
California State UniversityDominguez
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Management and Marketing
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts, Office Administration and Communication
UC Berkeley July 2011 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company September 2000 - July 2011
UPS 1998 - 2000
Chevron 1990 - 1997
Musicland 1982 - 1991
Education
Golden Gate University
Masters, Human Resources
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2015 - Present
Smith Teamaker April 2015 - Present
Grand Central Bakery August 2013 - March 2015
Nike May 2012 - September 2012
Norm Thompson Outfitters January 2011 - May 2012
Freelance January 1995 - January 2011
Nike May 2010 - October 2010
Nike January 2008 - June 2009
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associate of Arts (AA)
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Université de Provence (Aix-Marseille I)
Canaccord Genuity Corp. October 1999 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 1999 - November 2001
Angus Miles Professional Recruitment January 1999 - May 1999
DFS Galleria February 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Investments, Talent Management, Mergers, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Mergers & Acquisitions, Coaching, Deferred Compensation, Restructuring, Human Resources, Management, Business Strategy, Succession Planning, Business Analysis, Policy, Change Management
Education
Oregon State University 1988 — 1991
B.S., Business Administration/Management
Walt Disney Imagineering January 2011 - Present
Bolthouse Farms November 2009 - February 2011
nuvosun September 2009 - November 2009
Trimark Assoc March 2009 - September 2009
OptiSolar, Inc 2007 - 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2004 - 2008
Shell 2000 - 2006
Advantech 2004 - 2005
Novellus Systems 2000 - 2003
Skills
Technical Management, PLC Design & programming, AutoCAD, NEC, NFPA, UL, CE, OSHA, Electrical Engineering, Product Development, Equipment Design, Automation, IT Operations, RS Logix, Wonderware, System Architecture, Wireless Security, Network Architecture, Team Leadership, Project Engineering, Project Mgr/Mgt, Siemens, Laser Safety, Labeling Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Grounding, Solar, Substation Automation, VFD..., Servo System Design, Motion Control, Design Review, Cost Reduction Projects, Safety Engineering, Food & Beverage Mfg, Amusement Ride Design
Education
Lakeland Community College 1978 — 1980
Associate's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.2
Ohio Broadcasting College 1978 — 1980
AA, Broadcasting - Engineering Operations, 3.95
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream 2006 - 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2004 - November 2006
Del Monte Foods December 1998 - August 2004
Education
Michigan State University 1974 — 1980
BS/MS, Microbiology/Package Engineering
Blackhawk Network May 2011 - Present
Blackhawk Network January 2010 - October 2010
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2007 - November 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2005 - September 2007
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2002 - May 2005
Tyco Electronics January 1998 - December 2001
Raychem 1998 - 2000
Skills
Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Leadership, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Product Development, Project Planning, Project Management, Inventory Management
Education
Las Positas College 1996 — 1997
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2013 - Present
Campbell Soup Company October 2011 - May 2013
Campbell Soup Company April 2010 - October 2011
Gamesa May 2009 - April 2010
Gamesa October 2008 - May 2009
Career Concepts, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, Training, Management, Onboarding, Leadership, HRIS, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., HR Consulting, HR Policies, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Organizational..., Personnel Management
Education
Elizabethtown College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Art, Psychology
CROSSMARK December 2014 - Present
CROSSMARK August 2013 - December 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2009 - July 2013
GlaxoSmithKline June 2007 - November 2009
GlaxoSmithKline May 2003 - June 2007
Acirca Inc. December 2001 - May 2003
The Pillsbury Company August 1998 - November 2001
The Pillsbury Company August 1997 - September 1998
The Pillsbury Company July 1993 - August 1997
The Pillsbury Company April 1992 - July 1993
Skills
Management, Sales Operations, Retail, Merchandising, Leadership, Account Management, Business Development, Pricing, Sales, Sales Management, Integrated Marketing, Business Planning, Training, Team Building, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Recruiting, Negotiation, Profit, Coaching, Key Account Management
Education
Kent State University
BA, Advertising & Business Management
Rock Wren Winery Chairman of the Board of DirectorsThe Marine Mammal Center2000 - 2006
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company April 1978 - December 1989
Skills
Strategic Planning, Winemaking, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Online Marketing, Event Management, Brand Development, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Food, Management, Entrepreneurship
Education
Golden Gate University 1979 — 1985
MBA, Finance, General
Golden Gate University 1972 — 1975
JD, Law
Patrick Kiley Package Development May 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2012 - May 2013
Patrick Kiley Package Development 2007 - 2012
Guthy-Renker October 2006 - May 2007
Johnson & Johnson 1998 - 2006
Johnson & Johnson 1993 - 1998
Redken September 1984 - October 1992
Skills
Packaging, Product Development, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Cosmetics, Cross-functional Team..., Graphic Design, Art Direction, Concept Development, Advertising, Logo Design, Personal Care, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Manufacturing, Direct Mail, Product Marketing, Beauty Industry
Education
Michigan State University 1978 — 1984
BS, Packaging Engineering
Michigan State University 1978 — 1984
BA, Graphic Design
LIS January 2010 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2010 - January 2012
universitaire January 2010 - January 2010
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2010 — 2018
Master of Arts (MA), Sciences politiques et gouvernement
DeVry University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Ingénierie biomédicale / médicale
Torani (R. Torre & Co.) 2008 - Present
Torani (R. Torre & Co.) 2004 - 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2001 - 2004
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1998 - 2001
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 1995 - 1998
Nestle 1993 - 1995
Skills
Category Management, Consumer Products, Profit, P&L Management, Merchandising, Sales Management, Retail, Food, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Promotions, Budget Management, Hiring, Pricing, Grocery, Key Account Development, Management, Budgets, P&L
Education
Rowan University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Copenhagen
International Business
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2008 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company January 2007 - April 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 1999 - December 2006
George P. Freund, Inc. August 1998 - May 1999
Unilever January 1996 - June 1998
Helene Curtis October 1994 - December 1995
Helene Curtis March 1990 - September 1994
Helene Curtis March 1989 - February 1990
Helene Curtis February 1985 - February 1989
Quaker Oats December 1982 - January 1985
Skills
Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, CRM, FMCG, Product Development, Management, Leadership, Sales, Forecasting, National Accounts, Nielsen, Grocery, IRI
Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2015 - Present
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream April 2015 - July 2015
Jelly Belly Candy Company January 2014 - April 2015
The Clorox Company September 2011 - December 2013
Kopali Organics June 2010 - August 2010
RPM Development 2006 - 2009
RPM Development 2005 - 2006
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing
Harvard University 2000 — 2004
AB, Sociology
MWM Marketing September 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2009 - August 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2004 - August 2009
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company November 2003 - October 2004
The Clorox Company September 1999 - November 2003
The Boston Consulting Group 1995 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, FMCG, Driving Growth, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Product Innovation, Project Portfolio..., Innovation Management, Consumer Insight, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Market Research, Management Consulting, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Product Development, Management, Shopper Marketing, P&L Management, New Business Development, Public Relations, Trade Marketing, Brand Development
Education
Harvard Business School 1998 — 1999
MBA, Business
Stanford University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Dana Point HS 1986 — 1991
High School Degree
Bank of the West April 2015 - Present
Bank of the West January 2014 - Present
Knox College August 2010 - June 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Finance, Credit, Debit Cards, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Management, Banking, Retail Banking, Branch Banking, Branch Operation, Branch Administration, PowerPoint
Education
Knox College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, French Language and Literature; Minors in Mathematic and Education
Continuum Packaging Solutions August 2015 - Present
Continuum Packing Solutions, LLC January 2011 - August 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2008 - December 2010
Waytouch May 2003 - May 2008
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electricians, Automation, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Factory, Power Distribution, Continuous Improvement, PLC, Engineering, Maintenance Management, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing..., Testing, Industrial Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Allen Bradley, Engineering Management
Education
Drexel University
BS, EE
Temple University
BS, ME
University of California, Santa Cruz
MS, Computer Science
Panera Bread February 2013 - June 2015
Walt Disney World September 2010 - July 2013
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 2011 - February 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop
Education
Elgin Community College 2007 — 2010
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Real estate broker April 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2012 - Present
Skills
Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Investment Properties, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Negotiation, Operations Management, Purchasing, Sellers
Education
National American University 2008 — 2011
Masters, Business Administration
Walmart February 2015 - April 2015
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2014 - January 2015
Walmart November 2013 - September 2014
Macy's June 2010 - December 2013
macys October 2009 - January 2010
Education
Los Medanos College 2010 — 2011
General Studies
riverside high school 2006 — 2009
high school diploma
CoCo Key Water Resort July 2013 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company June 2013 - Present
Orlando Fire Department March 2012 - May 2013
American Ambulance August 2011 - February 2013
Central Florida Regional Hospital August 2011 - January 2013
City College Altamonte Springs April 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Vital Signs, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Pediatric Emergencies, Geriatric Emergencies, Splinting, Airway Management, Paramedic, BLS, IV, EMT, Cpr Certified, ACLS, AED, Emergency Services, First Responder, NREMT, PHTLS, First Aid, Prehospital Care, Injectable, Pre-Hospital Care, EMS, ECG interpretation, HIPAA, EKG, Medication..., Emergency Room, Emergency Medical, PALS, Medical Terminology, Pediatrics, Pulse Oximetry, Triage, Bloodborne Pathogens, Universal Precautions, Lifeguarding, Quality Patient Care, Patient Safety, Patient Advocacy, Oxygen Therapy, Emergency Management
Education
City College Altamonte Springs 2011 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Pima Medical Institute-Denver 2009 — 2010
Certification, Pharmacy Technology
Mission Rock Residential July 2012 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company August 2010 - July 2012
Skills
Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Training, Applicant Tracking..., HRIS, HR Policies, Hiring, Health Insurance, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, FMLA, EEO, Performance Management
Education
Plymouth State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Childhood Studies/Teacher Certification
Plymouth State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor's of Science, Special Education and Teaching
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company March 2015 - Present
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company May 2004 - March 2015
Vital Merchant Services October 2003 - April 2004
Public Storage October 2002 - September 2003
J.D. Edwards January 1995 - September 2002
Skills
JDE Enterprise One Tools, JDE Enterprise Report..., C++ Language, EDI Integration, Sterling Commerce, EDI, EDI Mapping, Business Process, JD Edwards, Business Analysis, Supply Chain, RPG, Software Documentation, Data Migration, Enterprise Architecture, Data Warehousing, Procurement, ERP, Data Conversion, Troubleshooting, Software Implementation, Process Improvement, Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Requirements Analysis
Education
De La Salle University 1979 — 1983
BS, Applied Mathematics
The Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort July 2012 - Present
Victoria's Secret March 2012 - July 2012
Forever 21 June 2011 - March 2012
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company October 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Tourism, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Travel Planning, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Vacation, Front Office, Event Planning, Teamwork, Negotiation, Marketing, Event Management, Sales Management
Education
Miami Dade College 2009 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Social Work
Miami Beach Senior High 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
Kaiser Permanente July 2014 - Present
Tekkoshocon April 2013 - Present
Cup & Cake Cafe January 2014 - April 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company July 2013 - January 2014
The Bagel Factory November 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sales, Loss Prevention, Outlook, Data Entry, Nonprofits, Teamwork
Education
Year Up Bay Area 2014 — 2015
Information Technology
Foothill College 2014 — 2015
Information Technology
International Ironworks Inc July 2014 - February 2015
All Valley Dealer Auto Auction October 2013 - July 2014
Light Development Concepts August 2012 - September 2013
Western Jet Aviation Inc January 2012 - August 2012
Light Development Concepts August 2008 - January 2010
Brookstone November 2006 - March 2008
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company December 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Entertainment, Film Production, Production Managment, Stage, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Facebook
Education
Glendale Community College 2013 — 2016
Aircraft Pilot (Private)
North Valley Occupational School 2010 — 2011
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Kohl's Department Stores October 2013 - April 2014
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company 2014 - 2014
Education
Manteca High School 2008 — 2012
Heald College-Stockton