Gold Kist Inc.
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DescriptionGold Kist was a large chicken producing company in the southern United States. It was founded in 1933 by D.W. Brooks, a University of Georgia agronomy instructor as the Cotton Producers Association, a cooperative to help farmers in Carrollton, Georgia, market cotton. Headquarters: Atlanta, GA Founder: D. W. Brooks Founded: 1933
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Vulcan Materials Company April 2014 - Present
Southern States Cooperative October 1998 - September 2013
Walmart October 2003 - April 2004
Gold Kist Inc. November 1987 - October 1998
Gold Kist Inc. November 1987 - October 1998
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Outlook, Access, Microsoft Publisher, Research, Budgets, Inventory Management, Payroll, Event Planning, Agribusiness, Project Planning, Human Resources, Data Entry, Accounts Payable
Education
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville 1984 — 1985
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association 2007 - Present
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association 2000 - 2007
Vaughn, Coltrane & Associates 1998 - 2000
Hudson Foods 1991 - 1998
Gold Kist Inc. 1982 - 1991
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Budgets, Trade Shows, Project Management, Food Industry, Event Planning, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Food Processing, Wastewater Treatment, Agribusiness, Environmental Compliance, Customer Service, Strategic Communications, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Sustainability, Fundraising, Association Management, Nonprofits, Poultry
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1980 — 1982
MS, Environmental Engineering
Purdue University 1975 — 1980
BS, Chemical Engineering
Truly Cigars 2009 - Present
Chandler-Wilson, LLC 2000 - Present
NA Foodservice, Inc 2000 - Present
Canton Street, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Wilson-Gray, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Gold Kist Inc. February 1991 - June 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Leadership, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Sales, Customer Service, Team Building, Marketing, Retail, P&L, P&L Management, Sales Management, Start-ups, Small Business, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Contract Negotiation, Food, Account Management, Social Networking, Negotiation, Budgets, Food Service, Training, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Recruiting, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Time Management, Insurance, Business Planning, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Jacksonville State University 1983 — 1984
B.A., Political Science, 3.5 GPA (Approx.) This was a long time ago, and my GPA gets better with age!
University of Mississippi 1982 — 1983
Political Science
Snead State Jr. College 1980 — 1982
AS, General Business
Retired December 2013 - Present
State of Georgia April 2002 - November 2013
Gold Kist Inc. June 1980 - September 2000
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Policy, Human Resources, Personnel Management, HRIS, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Government, Training, Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Interviews, Team Building, Program Management, PeopleSoft, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, Operations Management, Talent Management, Benefits Administration, Employment Law, Coaching, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Change Management, Management, Applicant Tracking..., HR Consulting, System Administration, Team Leadership, Career Counseling, Employee Benefits, Emergency Management, Strategic Planning, Employee Training, Onboarding, Recruiting, Career Development, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Executive Coaching, Background Checks, Vendor Management, Consulting, FMLA, Workers Compensation
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville - College of Business Administration 1978 — 1980
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Georgia Institute of Technology 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Management
Syngenta June 2011 - Present
Syngenta January 2013 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection March 2012 - January 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2011 - March 2012
Georgia Small Business Development Center 2010 - 2011
Syngenta 2010 - 2010
Pilgrim's Pride 2005 - 2009
Gold Kist Inc. 2005 - 2009
Georgia Department of Agriculture 2003 - 2003
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Operations and Supply Chain Management
The University of Georgia 2000 — 2004
BSA, Agribusiness
International Paper September 2013 - Present
Ingersoll Rand, Trane Climate Solutions April 2011 - September 2013
PotashCorp, PCS Phosphate October 2002 - March 2011
PotashCorp, PCS Phosphate July 1997 - October 2002
Gold Kist, Inc April 1991 - June 1997
Skills
Inspection, Facilities Management, Management, Risk Assessment, Water, Industrial Hygiene, Hazard Recognition, EHS, Risk Management, Safety Management..., Root Cause Analysis, Training, Occupational Health, Contract Management, Budgets, Strategy, Environmental Awareness, Factory, Continuous Improvement, Ergonomics, Process Improvement, Leadership, Engineering, Program Management, Hazardous Waste..., Behavior Based Safety, Industrial Safety, Process Safety..., Operations Management, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Auditing, Construction Safety, Change Management, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Compliance, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Mining, Workplace Safety
Education
Valdosta State University 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science, Business (Finance/Management)
Tallahassee Community College
Associate, Arts
University of Georgia August 2015 - Present
USDA-ARS February 2015 - Present
University of Georgia May 2010 - December 2014
Pilgrim's Pride September 2008 - October 2009
Pilgrim's Pride February 2007 - September 2008
Gold Kist Inc. May 2006 - January 2007
Gold Kist Inc. January 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Food Microbiology, Food Science, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Safety, Microbiology, GMP, Sensory Evaluation, Food Chemistry, Food Industry, Food Technology, Ingredients, Food, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, Quality Control
Education
The University of Georgia 2002 — 2004
Master's degree, Food Science and Technology
Universidad de America Bogota, Colombia 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Engineering, BS Chemical Engineering
Pilgrim´s Pride USA December 2006 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. February 2004 - December 2006
Gold Kist Inc. December 1989 - February 2004
Morton Thiokol February 1987 - October 1989
Skills
Maintenance Management, Inventory Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Food Processing, SAP, Agriculture, Heavy Equipment, Truck Driving, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, HACCP, Food Safety, Operations Management, Preventive Maintenance, Factory, Plant Maintenance, Food Manufacturing, Capital Projects, TPM, 5S, CMMS, Predictive Maintenance, Plant Management, Maintenance & Repair, SQF, Purchasing, Root Cause Analysis, Planned Preventative..., Meat, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, ISO, Process Safety..., Frozen Food, Pneumatics, Supply Chain, Quality System, Refrigeration, Food, GMP, Poultry, PSM, BRC
Education
Marshall Technical College 1991 — 1992
Certification Of Basic Electronics, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology
Gadsden State Community College 1974 — 1976
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Weatherford May 2012 - Present
Schlumberger September 2010 - May 2012
Gold Kist Inc. May 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Oilfield, Completions, Well Testing, Project Engineering, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Upstream, Oil/Gas, Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
The University of Georgia 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Magneti Marelli Powertrain USA LLC May 2009 - Present
USC Solutions Inc January 2005 - January 2008
WA Trucking January 2004 - January 2005
Gold Kist, Inc January 1996 - January 2003
Skills
Purchasing, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Employee Relations, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Macola, Customer Service, Export Administration, Shipping, Public Speaking, SAP MM, Administrative Assistant, Export Sales, Receptionist Duties, Some Human Resource, Time Management, Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Training
Education
Central Carolina Technical College
CCTC 1983 — 1985
Lee Senior High School
Graduate
Stratford Career Institute
Administrative Assistant, B
Pavement Services Corporation March 2005 - Present
Johnston Motor Company 2000 - 2004
Gold Kist Inc. 1994 - 2000
Skills
Concrete, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Process Improvement, Property Management, Negotiation, Sales, Process Scheduler, Strategic Planning, Construction, Residential Homes, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Budgets, Asphalt Paving, Sealcoating, ADA compliance
Education
Angelo State University
Texas Tech University
Wayland Baptist University
First South Farm Credit April 2004 - Present
Gold Kist Inc May 1997 - April 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Sellers, Investment Properties, Land Acquisition, Real Estate Transactions, Farms, Finance, Mortgage Lending, Sales, Commercial Real Estate
Education
Universtiy of West Georgia 2000 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Auburn University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Poultry Science
FTA International, LLC July 2011 - Present
USA Poultry & Egg Export Council January 2001 - September 2011
University Of Florida. Center for Agribusiness July 1999 - December 2000
Gold Kist Inc. June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
International Marketing, Market Research, Dispute Resolution, Globalization, Market Access, Trade Policy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Law, International Trade, Export, Agriculture, Marketing, Agribusiness, Management
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
University of Florida 1998 — 2000
M.Sc., Business, international marketing
El Zamorano 1995 — 1997
BS, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
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McWane, Inc. March 2013 - Present
McWane, Inc. November 2008 - February 2013
CraneWorks of Alabama, Inc. May 2008 - November 2008
Florida State University November 2005 - May 2008
Florida State University April 2005 - November 2005
Gold Kist Inc. December 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Budgets, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Auditing
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Gadsden State Community College 1999 — 2001
McDonald's Corporation April 2010 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. March 2005 - August 2010
self emplolyed February 1999 - 2009
Skills
People Skills, Team Management, Fast-paced, Fast Food, Organization, Customer Oriented, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Idea Person, Older Adults, Children, Nursing Care, Passion for Quality, Passion to Succeed, Customer Satisfaction, People-oriented, Love to Learn, Love to Cook, Windows, Windows 7, PowerPoint
Education
Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals 2004 — 2005
cna, Nursing Education
Bradshaw High School 1988 — 1992
high school diploma, General Studies
MainSpot Bingo November 2014 - May 2015
Sykes October 2010 - September 2013
South Carolina State University August 2005 - January 2006
Gold Kist Inc. June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Digital Illustration, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Customer Satisfaction, Windows, Team Management, Process Improvement, Drawing, Windows 7, CRM
Education
South Carolina State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Self-employed TrusteeWilliam and Sylvia Gretsch Foundation1998 - 2014
Gold Kist Inc. 2000 - 2003
Seaboard Farms Inc. 1998 - 2000
Gold Kist Inc. 1987 - 2000
Gold Kist Inc., 1992 - 1998
Gold Kist Inc. 1990 - 1992
Skills
Sales and Marketing of..., Farming and Ranching, Beef Quality Assurance, Embryo and Artificial..., Public and Private BOD, Registered Angus Breeder, Farms, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Organic Farming, Irrigation, Gardening, Fruit, Vegetables, Garden, Animal Nutrition, Horses, Organic Gardening, Management, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Research, Sales, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Negotiation
Education
The University of Georgia 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Economics
MillerCoors January 2015 - Present
JBS USA June 2012 - July 2014
JBS USA December 2010 - June 2012
Burns & McDonnell March 2007 - February 2010
Gold Kist Inc. June 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Engineering, PSM, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Industrial Safety, Maintenance Management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Management, Risk Assessment, Environmental Compliance, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Risk Management, SAP ERP, Construction Management, RMP, ISO, SharePoint, AutoCAD, Anything Technical, Sustainability, Computer Hardware, Product Development, Creative Direction
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAP eAcademy 2012 — 2012
SAP eAcademy PLM - Plant Maintenance & Repair
Garden City Ammonia Program 2011 — 2011
National Emphasis Program "NEP"
Lanier Technical College 2005 — 2005
PSM RMP for the Ammonia Operator
The Coca-Cola Company January 2013 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company May 2012 - December 2012
The Coca-Cola Company March 2010 - May 2012
Pilgrim's Pride December 2006 - March 2010
Gold Kist Inc. 2001 - 2006
RTM Restaurant Group 1999 - 2001
Premier Practice Management 1997 - 1999
Premier Practice Management 1997 - 1999
Premier Practice Management 1997 - 1999
Skills
Retirement Plan..., Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Process Improvement, Human Resources, SAP, Budget
Education
Georgia State University 1993 — 1995
MPA
Clark Atlanta University 1989 — 1993
BA
Putnam County High School 1985 — 1989
JVC America August 2013 - Present
Werner Enterprises Inc January 2004 - October 2010
Watkins Motor Lines December 1997 - July 2003
Gold Kist Inc. March 1995 - December 1997
Mar-Jac Poultry April 1993 - March 1995
Skills
Trucking, Logistics, Truckload, 3PL, Procurement, Sales, Supply Chain, Shipping, Transportation, LTL, Transportation..., Process Improvement, Negotiation, Import, Export, Warehouse Management, Management, Contract Negotiation, Ocean, Container, Rail, Supply Chain Operations, Transportation Planning, Pricing, Logistics Management, Operations Management, International Logistics, Recruiting, Distribution Center..., Warehousing, Freight, International Shipping, DOT regulations, International Trade, Supply Chain..., Ocean Freight, Reefer, Sales Operations, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Flatbed, Customs Regulations, Freight Transportation, Dispatching, Inventory Management, FTL, Brokerage, Supervisory Skills, Fleet Management, DOT Compliance
Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture; Agricultural Economics
Schneider Electric January 2013 - Present
USN April 2008 - April 2012
Wal-Mart Tire Lube And Express May 2007 - January 2008
Gold Kist Inc. July 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Well-organized, Handyman, Improvisation, Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Electricians, Military, Automotive, Vehicles, Electrical..., Customer Service, Navy, Military Experience
Education
Central Carolina Technical College 2012 — 2013
Computer Specialist, Computer Software Engineering
University of South Carolina-Sumter 2006 — 2007
Crestwood High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma
The Albany Herald May 2015 - Present
David Smith Auto Land Inc January 2015 - May 2015
The Albany Herald May 2014 - May 2015
Finnicum Motor Company May 2014 - December 2014
Papa John's International August 2014 - November 2014
Pilgrim's Pride May 2013 - October 2013
Keystone Foods March 2008 - February 2013
Pilgrim's Pride January 2007 - March 2008
Gold Kist Inc. September 2005 - December 2006
Gold Kist Inc. December 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Production Planning, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, First Responder, Hazmat Response, Supervisory Management, Ingredients, Food Science, Maintenance Management, Operations Management, Preventive Maintenance, Safety Management..., Kaizen, Food Technology, Labor Relations, Food Safety, Frozen Food, Process Improvement, Food, Team Building, SPC, Six Sigma, Change Management, SQF, Food Processing, Supply Chain, Training, Quality System, Onboarding, Food Manufacturing, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Quality Assurance, Food Service, Employee Benefits, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, GMP, Employee Relations, Food Industry, Meat, Dairy, Management, Sanitation, Cross-functional Team..., 5S
Education
Boston Baptist College 1987 — 1991
Pastoral Theology, Biblical Studies
Lakeshore Christian School 1982 — 1987
Diploma, Business/Commerce, General
The Coca-Cola Company January 2010 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company January 2013 - June 2013
The Coca-Cola Company June 2007 - January 2010
The Coca-Cola Company October 2005 - June 2007
Kiel Laboratories November 2003 - September 2005
Kiel Laboratories May 2003 - November 2003
Gold Kist, Inc July 2001 - March 2003
Mikart Pharmaceuticals January 2001 - July 2001
Skills
GMP, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Validation, Quality Control, HPLC, Quality Management, FDA, GLP, Sop, UV/Vis, Laboratory, Manufacturing
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1998 — 1999
MS, Analytical Chemistry
Georgia State University
BS, Chemistry; Certified
Primerica January 2011 - Present
Primerica September 2005 - January 2011
Primerica October 2000 - August 2005
Primerica June 1999 - September 2000
Gold Kist Inc. June 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Payroll, Workday, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Office, Multi-state Payroll..., Payroll Conversions, Payroll Analysis, Payroll Taxes, Human Resources, Team Building, Training, Club Operations, Budgets, WordPress, Adobe Acrobat, People Skills, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skill, Teamwork, Dependable Team Player, Team Management, Operations Management, PeopleSoft, Management, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Personnel Management, Customer Service, HRIS
Education
Georgia College and State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Public Administration and Political Science
Georgia State University 1993 — 1994
Jones Hamilton Agricultural Division November 2011 - Present
Jones Hamilton Agricultural Division July 2008 - November 2011
Koch Foods, Inc 2007 - 2008
Gold Kist Inc. 1994 - 2007
Wayne Farms 1992 - 1994
Wayne Farms 1990 - 1992
Wayne Farms 1989 - 1990
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Poultry, Product Development, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Sales, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Animal Welfare, Food, Animal Nutrition, Farms
Education
Auburn University 1985 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Poultry Science
Snead State Community College 1983 — 1985
Associate of Science (A.S.), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
AT&T November 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Agency March 2012 - September 2012
BKV February 2011 - March 2012
breensmith July 2010 - February 2011
BBDO Atlanta January 2010 - May 2010
22squared May 2009 - August 2009
University System of Georgia June 2008 - August 2008
University System of Georgia May 2007 - July 2007
Gold Kist Inc. May 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Account Management, Project Management, Client Relations Skills, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, eCRM, CRM Lifecyle Marketing, Exact Target, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
The University of Georgia 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Arts in Journalism, Advertising
PRGX Global, Inc. September 2007 - Present
Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett September 2013 - Present
Institute of Internal Auditors, Atlanta Chapter 2006 - Present
IIA Atlanta Chapter 2004 - Present
Institute of Internal Auditors [IIA] 2004 - Present
The Institute of Internal Auditors August 1998 - Present
PRG Schultz International 2007 - 2010
Atlanta Compliance & Ethics Roundtable 2002 - 2008
Saia, Inc. February 2007 - September 2007
Gold Kist Inc. 1984 - 2007
Skills
SOX, Internal Audit, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Internal Controls, Audit, Auditing, Risk Assessment, Enterprise Risk..., Compliance Audits, Certified Fraud Examiner, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, COSO, IT Audit, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley, Operational Risk..., Financial Risk, Financial Analysis
Education
Auburn University 1976 — 1977
MBA, Management
Pilgrim's Pride February 2007 - Present
Pilgrim's Pride December 2004 - February 2007
Conagra Poultry Company September 2000 - December 2004
Gold Kist Inc. June 1978 - June 2000
Gold Kist Inc. 1978 - 2000
Skills
Food Industry, Meat, Account Management, Food Service, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Food, Ingredients, Frozen Food, HACCP, Food Safety, Forecasting, Poultry, Income Statement, Dairy, Food Science, Grocery, Food Technology, National Accounts, Supply Chain, Flavors, Food Quality, Key Account Development, Bakery, Agriculture, Consumer Products, Seafood, Sanitation, Food Packaging, Agribusiness, IRI, Purchasing, Production Planning, Pricing, Plant Management, Strategy, Sales, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, P&L, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Demand Planning, Logistics, SAP, Inventory Control
Education
The University of Georgia 1974 — 1978
BSA, Agriculture Economics
Numerex Corp. August 2014 - Present
Leaders in Supply Chain Logistics Management in the Greater Atlanta Area 2014 - Present
Summit Industries, Inc. 2012 - 2013
Bearden Supply Chain Consulting Services 2012 - 2012
Pilgrim's Pride Corp 2010 - 2011
Pilgrim's Pride Corp 2007 - 2010
Gold Kist Inc. (Acquired by Pilgrim's Pride) 2005 - 2006
Gold Kist Inc. 1991 - 2005
Gold Kist Inc. 1975 - 1991
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, SAP, Warehouse Management, Logistics, Forecasting, Shipping, Transportation, Production Planning, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Management, Income Statement, Microsoft Excel, Logistics Management, 3PL, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Purchasing, Pricing Strategy, Freight, Food, Pricing Negotiation, Customer Service, Food Industry, Team Building, Negotiation, Transportation..., P&L, Manufacturing, WMS, Excel, MS Office Suite, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain..., HACCP, Demand Planning, Distribution Center..., Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Food Safety, Materials Management, Operations Management
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 1975 — 1981
BBA, Accounting
Home January 2014 - Present
Valeo December 2011 - December 2013
Valeo December 2011 - November 2012
Perdue Farms Inc. September 2010 - August 2011
Perdue Farms Inc. May 2010 - September 2010
Mountain City Meat Company July 2007 - July 2010
O'Charley's Inc. 2005 - 2007
APAC, Inc. April 2004 - March 2005
Gold Kist Inc. March 2002 - April 2004
Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated November 1992 - October 2001
Skills
Succession Planning, Recruiting, Labor Relations, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Training, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, HRIS, Interviews, Leadership, Union Avoidance, New Hire Orientations, Leadership Development, Employment Law, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Hiring, Sourcing, PeopleSoft, Job Descriptions, FMLA, College Recruiting, Employer Branding, Performance Appraisal, HR Consulting, Compensation & Benefit, Applicant Tracking..., Career Development, Internet Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Technical Recruiting, Taleo, Organizational Design, Payroll, Temporary Placement, Union, Strategic HR, Legal Compliance
Education
Mississippi State University 1966 — 1970
BA, Political Science and History
Pilgrim's September 2010 - Present
Financial Services Company January 2009 - September 2010
Hamilton Plastics, Inc. May 2007 - November 2008
Gold Kist Inc. June 1999 - April 2007
ConAgra Poultry Company June 1996 - June 1999
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1977 — 1980
MBA
Tulane University
BA
Interstate National September 2015 - Present
Safe-Guard Products International, LLC December 2014 - August 2015
Safe-Guard Products International, LLC April 2007 - November 2014
Gold Kist Inc. September 2005 - March 2007
SunTrust Banks Inc. June 2001 - September 2005
BKR Metcalf Davis CPAs September 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Insurance, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Change Management, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Management, Account Management, Accounting, Treasury Management, Cash flow forecasting, Cash management, Fixed Assets, Financial Audits, Operations Management, Monthly Close, Year-end Close, Financial Statements, Training, Mentoring, CPA, Finance, Leadership
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 1998 — 2000
Master of Accountancy, Accounting and Finance
Furman University 1994 — 1998
BA in Accounting
Southwestern Energy Company October 2008 - Present
Willbros February 2008 - October 2008
Stewart & Stevenson August 2001 - February 2008
Gold Kist, Inc January 1998 - January 2001
Chemstar Corporation June 1991 - June 1998
Skills
HRIS, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Project Management, Team Building, Vendor Relationships, Payroll, Employee Benefits, ADP Payroll, Time and Labor..., Accounting, Auditing, Time Management, Account Reconciliation, Human Resources, General Ledger, Management, Software Documentation, Leadership, PeopleSoft, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Employee Relations, Finance, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, SAP, JD Edwards, Onboarding, Recruiting, Accounts Payable, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Tax
Education
The University of Georgia 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science
Keystone Foods January 2015 - Present
Keystone Foods LLC July 2007 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1995 - 2007
Skills
Oracle ERP..., Oracle Applications, Oracle E-Business Suite, OBIEE, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, SharePoint, Food Manufacturing, Meat, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Processing, Supply Chain Management, Food Safety, Food Technology, Food, Food Science, Poultry, Supply Chain, Quality System, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Ingredients, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Project Management, Food Microbiology, GMP, Computer Hardware, Barcode Technology, Six Sigma, Microsoft Technologies, Crystal Reports, Business Intelligence, Oracle Reports
Education
Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Wayne Farms March 2004 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1997 - 2004
Gold Kist, Inc. 1991 - 1997
Skills
Poultry, Food Industry, Swine, Animal Nutrition, Dairy, Food Safety, Ingredients, HACCP, Food Science
Education
Auburn University 1987 — 1991
PhD, Poultry Nutrition
Brigham Young University 1986 — 1987
MS, Animal Science
Brigham Young University 1983 — 1986
BS, Animal Science
PAREXEL December 2012 - Present
Coty June 2011 - December 2012
NNE Pharmaplan May 2010 - August 2010
RTI International October 2008 - May 2010
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals September 2004 - October 2008
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals July 2002 - September 2004
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals September 2000 - July 2002
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals July 1999 - September 2000
Gold Kist, Inc April 1995 - July 1999
Skills
Project Finance, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Budgets, Financial Reporting, SAP, Accounting, Forecasting, Project Planning, Auditing, Project Management, Managerial Finance, Hyperion Enterprise, MS Project, Management, Outlook
Education
Strayer University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Masters of Business Administration - Management
Campbell University 2000 — 2004
BA, Bachelors in Business Administration
RSCS, LLC August 2014 - Present
Marshall Durbin/Mar-Jac Poultry August 2012 - July 2014
Marshall Durbin September 2011 - August 2012
AJC International January 2010 - May 2011
Bell and Evans September 2007 - December 2009
Gold Kist Inc. September 2000 - September 2007
Pilgrim's Pride 2006 - 2007
Seaboard Farms 1991 - 2000
Skills
Food Industry, Export, New Business Development, Sales, Food, Frozen Food, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Sales Management, Meat, Supply Chain, Food Service, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Food Processing, Product Development, Grocery, Customer Service, Purchasing, Account Management, Ingredients, Team Building, Key Account Development, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Microsoft Office, HACCP
Education
Berry College 1989 — 1991
BS, Business/Economics
Lowe's Home Improvement October 2011 - April 2013
INSTY-PRINTS January 2005 - February 2011
Gold Kist Inc. October 2002 - October 2004
ConAgra Poultry June 2000 - June 2002
Wayne Farms March 1997 - June 2000
Skills
Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Account Management, Forecasting, Product Development, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Budgets, Marketing, Consumer Products, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Negotiation, Business Development, Customer Service, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Retail, Strategy, Management, Supply Chain, Training, Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Leadership, Sales Operations, Pricing, P&L Management, P&L, Sales Process
Education
Georgia State University
BBA, Marketing / Business Management
Wayne Farms Training Center / Pendergrass, GA
LEAN MANUFACTURING and PLANT OPERATIONS
Evonik Degussa August 2003 - Present
Southern States Cooperative July 2000 - August 2003
Southern States Cooperative July 1998 - July 2000
Gold Kist Inc. October 1991 - June 1998
Countrymark 1989 - 1991
Countrymark Cooperative Inc. 1984 - 1989
Skills
Near Infra Red..., Feed formulation, Poultry, FEED, Dairy, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, HACCP, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Animal Nutrition, Sustainable Agriculture, Broilers, Food, Formulation, Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Training, Food Science, Product Development, Farms, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety, Veterinary Medicine, Food Technology, Microbiology, Quality Control, R&D, Market Research, ISO 22000, Raw Materials, Commercialization, Laboratory, GMP, Food Manufacturing, Quality Management, Cross-functional Team..., Chemistry, Biotechnology, Quality System, Management, Swine, Vaccines, Market Development, Technology Transfer, Experimental Design, GLP, Science
Education
The Ohio State University 1981 — 1984
Post Doctoral, Biochemistry
The Ohio State University 1976 — 1981
Ph.D., Nutrition
Ledwell & Son Enterprises, Inc. May 2008 - Present
Gold Kist Inc March 1996 - May 2008
Skills
International Sales, Construction Management, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, B2B, Direct Sales, Pricing, New Business Development, Purchasing, Sales Process, Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Automation, International Business, Forecasting, P&L Management, Automotive, Product Launch
Education
North Carolina State University
Food Science
SAIC August 2007 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. August 2001 - August 2007
Skills
Welding Procedures, Soldering, RF circuits, Radio Communication, Electronics, Electrical..., Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Testing, Mechanical Analysis, Digital Electronics, Electro-mechanical, Electricity, Radar, Welding, Information Assurance, Satellite Communications, COMSEC, C4ISR, Security+, DoD, Defense, Integration, CompTIA Security, Software Documentation, Military
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2013 — 2014
Project Management
Central Carolina Technical College 2001 — 2003
Industrial Engineering
Sumter High School 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma, High School Diploma
ARCOP October 2005 - Present
SMS Cooperative February 2005 - October 2005
SMS (Popeyes/Churchs Purchasing Co-operative) August 2004 - February 2005
Gold Kist Inc. July 2002 - August 2004
Gold Kist Inc. January 2001 - June 2002
Gold Kist Inc. February 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Six Sigma, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Sales, Team Building, Food, Product Development, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Food Industry, Meat, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Leadership, Management, Food Service, Budgets, Retail, Manufacturing, Operations Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation
Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Sciece
Pilgrim's July 2014 - Present
Pilgrims Pride July 2011 - Present
Pilgrims Pride June 2000 - July 2011
Gold Kist Inc. March 1995 - June 2000
Gold Kist Inc. February 1992 - March 1995
Gold Kist Inc. November 1990 - February 1992
Skills
Food Industry, Food Safety, Food, Food Processing, Food Service, HACCP, Frozen Food, Ingredients, Sales, Supply Chain, Grocery, FMCG, Key Account Development, Meat, Food Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Pricing, Sales Management, Warehousing, Logistics
Education
Saint Leo University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, 3.0
Pilgrims Pride November 2011 - November 2012
pilgrims 2011 - 2012
Gold Kist Inc. August 2004 - May 2005
Tourway Pancake House November 1999 - August 2004
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Customer Service, Proofreading, Teamwork, Research, Leadership Development, Westlaw, Legal Documents, Legal Research, English, Legal Writing, File Management, Wordperfect, Filing, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Criminal Law, Litigation Support, Telephone Skills, Document Drafting, Data Entry, Editing, Creative Writing
Education
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville 2010 — 2011
associates, paralegal/law, 3.89
Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals 2009 — 2010
Associate's degree, General Studies, 4.0
bioMerieux April 2012 - Present
Baldies BBQ May 2010 - Present
Aircom International March 2011 - April 2012
NCSU, College of Veterinary Medicine August 2000 - March 2011
Sony Ericsson January 2005 - June 2010
Gold Kist, Inc November 1997 - June 2000
Eggland's Best June 1996 - January 1997
North Carolina State University August 1995 - December 1996
Skills
Documentation, Supervisory Skills, Customer Relations, Scheduling, Research, Purchasing, Teaching, Government, GLP, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Sales, Leadership, Project Management, Training, Management, Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, Laboratory, Life Sciences
Education
North Carolina State University
B. S. Food Science and B. S. Poultry Science, Microbiology
Western Piedmont Community College
A. S, Science
Pilgrim's Pride Pastor12Stone ChurchMarch 2012 - Present
JBS Swift US January 2010 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1985 - 2008
Skills
SAP, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Process Improvement, Leadership, ERP, Integration, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Leadership Development, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, SAP R/3, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership
Education
Tennessee Technological University - College of Business Administration 1980 — 1982
BS, Business administration
Pilgrim's 2007 - May 2013
Gold Kist Inc. November 2004 - March 2007
Gold Kist Inc. January 2001 - November 2004
Skills
Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Processing, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Performance Management, HR Policies, Food, Food Science, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, Team Building, Strategic Planning
Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Technology
Milo's Tea Company, Inc. April 2011 - Present
the oneCARE Company August 2010 - April 2011
Pilgrim's Pride January 2007 - August 2010
Gold Kist, Inc February 2006 - October 2007
Remington International October 2005 - February 2006
Merrill Lynch July 2005 - July 2005
Jacksonville State University March 2004 - April 2005
Jacksonville State University January 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Market Research, Advertising, Forecasting, Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Customer Service, Management, Product Development, Account Management, Product Marketing, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Budgets, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Sales, Leadership, Trade Shows
Education
Jacksonville State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
MillerCoors January 2012 - Present
Golden Peanut (an Archer Daniels Midland Company) October 2010 - December 2011
Keystone Foods August 2003 - September 2010
US Air Force Reserve June 1987 - June 2010
Gold Kist Inc. August 1996 - August 2003
City of Marietta 1990 - 1996
Skills
Safety Management..., EHS, Industrial Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Accident Investigation, Risk Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Ergonomics, HACCP, Workers Compensation, Security Management, Air Force, Firefighting, PSM, Food Safety Management..., Food Industry, Process Safety..., Crisis Management, 5S, Incident Command, Food Safety, Emergency Management, Food Processing, Supervisory Skills, Fire Protection, Emergency Services, Policy, First Responder, Rescue, HAZWOPER, Quality System, Training, Workplace Safety, Safety Training
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 2007 — 2009
Masters of Science, Safety, Security and Emergency Management
Reinhardt College 1984 — 1986
A.A., Liberal Arts
Cherokee High School
Community College of the Air Force
A.A.S., Fire Science
Kennesaw State University
BBA, Management
SNF March 2010 - Present
Agriliance May 1998 - March 2010
Keg and Barrel April 2005 - July 2009
Gold Kist Inc. 1997 - 1998
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agrochemicals, Agronomy, Business Development, Crop Protection, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Market Development, New Business Development, Product Development, Product Management, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Team Building
Education
Mississippi State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Agricultural Economics
CEMEX June 2001 - Present
Purina Mills, Inc January 1997 - May 2001
Gold Kist Inc. January 1990 - December 1996
Fleet Oil Company January 1988 - December 1989
Skills
Account Management, Budgets, Building Materials, Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Construction, Construction Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership, Management, New Business Development, Operations Management, Pricing, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Selling, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Contractors, Microsoft Office, LEED, Negotiation, Concrete, Project Planning, Value Engineering, Project Management, Pre-construction, Forecasting, Submittals, Project Estimation, Subcontracting
Education
Auburn University, College of Business 1983 — 1987
BS, Business Management
Chick-fil-A-Corporate May 2014 - Present
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op February 2014 - May 2014
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions (formerly UFPC) June 2008 - May 2014
Supply Management Services April 2007 - June 2008
Gold Kist Inc. January 2000 - April 2007
Seaboard Farms June 1997 - January 2000
Gold Kist Inc. May 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Poultry, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Meat, Food Service, Supply Chain, Procurement, Food Industry, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Commodity Risk..., Food, Food Safety, Product Development, Ingredients, Sales, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Logistics, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Pricing, Sourcing, Operations Management, P&L Management, Team Building, Logistics Management, Supply Management, Profit, Food Manufacturing, Budgets, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., P, P&L
Education
North Carolina State University 1994 — 1996
BS, Agriculture Business Management
Virginia Military Institute 1991 — 1993
Economics and Business Management
JBS November 2013 - Present
Pilgrim´s Pride August 2008 - November 2013
JBS June 2008 - March 2010
Pilgrims Pride July 2005 - June 2008
Gold Kist Inc. August 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Computer Proficiency, HACCP, QAQC, SAP, SPC, BRC, SQF, Quality System, GMP, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Industry, Meat, Food Manufacturing, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Software Engineering
Athens Technical College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Computer Programming
Wayne Farms April 2005 - Present
Perdue Farms January 2005 - April 2005
Gold Kist Inc. January 1990 - October 2004
Skills
Strategic Planning, Food Safety, Recruiting, Food Processing, Employee Relations, Team Building, Food, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Organizational..., Customer Service, Food Industry, Human Resources, Training, HACCP, Process Improvement
Education
Fort Valley State University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
Vincit Group January 2010 - Present
QSI October 2007 - January 2010
Alatrade Foods January 2005 - October 2007
Gold Kist Inc. 2003 - 2005
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Negotiation, Sales, Operations Management, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Project Management, Industrial Coatings, Recruiting, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Management, SPC, Training, Food Safety, Quality System, Microsoft Excel, HACCP, Continuous Improvement
Education
Alabama A&M 1994 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Secondary Education and Teaching
Athens State University 1993 — 1994
Vertical Xchange April 2008 - Present
VerticalXchange 2008 - Present
Allen & Associates Consulting, Inc. February 2007 - Present
Byotrol PLC February 2007 - January 2009
Gold Kist Inc. January 1999 - February 2007
Skills
Packaging, Sustainability, B2B Marketing, Bioenergy, Research, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1963 — 1976
BChE, MS, PhD, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Contractor - Self employed June 2010 - Present
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation October 2002 - September 2008
Gold Kist Inc. 2002 - 2007
Night Hawk Frozen Foods February 2000 - May 2001
Don Miguel Mexican Foods 1999 - 2000
Campbell Soup August 1972 - July 1998
Skills
Marketing, Forecasting, Management, Account Management, Auditing, Sales, CRM, Training, Data Analysis, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Business Development, Retail, New Business Development, Program Management, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, Goal Oriented, Budgets, Leadership, Pricing, Manufacturing, Grocery, Teamwork, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Product Development, Time Management, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Inventory Management
Education
Texas Tech University
BBA, Business-Finance
Thomas Jefferson, San Antonio
Mission Engage October 2011 - Present
SEM Resource June 2011 - Present
The Family Nurturing Program 2009 - 2010
Silliker September 2006 - April 2007
Gold Kist Inc. 2000 - 2006
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Project Management, Blogging, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Leadership, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Customer Service, Training, Microsoft Word
Education
Prescott College 2012 — 2015
Master of Arts Program in Counseling Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy
Southern New Hampshire University 2011 — 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Fiction
International Coaching Studies 2010 — 2011
Certified Coach, Spiritual Coaching, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Health & Wellness
American Intercontinental University 2007 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications, General
LegalShield, Independent Associate SalesEuclid FishJanuary 2011 - March 2012
Krizman Farmers Market January 2004 - May 2009
Park Farms January 2003 - January 2004
Park Farms Inc January 2003 - January 2004
Goldkist, Inc April 2001 - January 2003
Gold Kist, Inc April 2001 - January 2003
Perdue Farms April 1988 - December 2000
Perdue Farms April 1988 - December 2000
Perdue Farms Inc April 1988 - December 2000
Education
Miami University 1983 — 1987
BA, History, Political Science
Gilmour Academy, Cleveland Ohio Miami University 1979 — 1983
BA
Dale Carnegie Management Program
WellStar Health System February 2007 - Present
Georgia Society of CPAs March 2003 - February 2007
Gold Kist Inc August 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Advertising, Event Management, Crisis Communications, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications
Education
College of Continuing and Professional Education at KSU 2015 — 2015
Meeting and Event Planning Certificate, Meeting and Event Planning
The University of Georgia 1997 — 2001
BS, Agricultural Communications
Xerox February 2013 - July 2015
Xerox July 2011 - February 2013
U.S. Census Bureau April 2010 - May 2010
Habasit America December 2005 - December 2008
ULINE, INC. July 2000 - March 2005
xpedx February 1999 - May 2000
Gold Kist Inc August 1992 - October 1998
Skills
Account Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Business Process, CRM, Problem Solving, Healthcare IT solutions, Client Relationships..., Quality Oriented, Process Improvement, Procedure Development, Procedure Manuals, Transaction Processing, Prepayment, Documentation, Healthcare Compliance, EHR, SLA, Medicaid, MMIS, Provider Enrollment, CMS, Handle Confidential..., Communication, Helping Clients, Tier II, Mentoring New Hires, Hands-on Training, Microsoft Office, Virtual Teams, I-9 Compliance
Education
Judson College
Bachelor’s Degree, Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Net Ventures Marketing, LLC March 2015 - Present
Page Investment Company, LLC April 2008 - Present
ECP Distributors, Inc. June 1990 - March 2008
Edward E. Smith & Co. March 1983 - March 1990
Gold Kist Inc. March 1978 - February 1983
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Social Media, Sales, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Event Planning
Education
The University of Georgia 1975 — 1977
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Economics
Bank of America June 2015 - Present
Bank of America June 2014 - August 2014
Urban League of Rochester Economic Development Corp. November 2013 - May 2014
Solid Source Realty GA March 2006 - August 2013
Boys & Girls Clubs August 2008 - June 2013
Gold Kist Inc. December 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Non-profits, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Fundraising, Leadership, Program Management, Sales, Business Development, Public Relations, Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, Retail, Small Business, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Project Management, Research, Event Management, Community Outreach
Education
University of Rochester - William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Brand Management
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2011 — 2014
Masters of Science, Operations Management
Spelman College 1996 — 2000
BA, Psychology
Emory University
Keystone Steel & Wire 2006 - Present
Keystone Steel & Wire 2003 - 2006
Keystone Steel & Wire 1999 - 2003
The Cantrell Group 1992 - 1999
Gold Kist, Inc 1991 - 1992
Skills
Sales Operations, Forecasting, Management, Sales, Strategy, Product Development, Leadership, Negotiation, Product Management, Budgets, Retail, Customer Service, Program Management, Product Launch, Customer Retention, Sales Management
Education
The University of Georgia 1986 — 1990
BA, Economic Geography
Georgia Institute of Technology - Georgia Tech College of Management 2008 — 2010
Certification, Management
Roswell High School 1982 — 1986
General, General
Mountaire Farms Inc July 2011 - Present
Pilgrim's Pride 2008 - 2011
Gold Kist Inc. 2001 - 2007
Skills
Food, Account Management, Sales Management, Sales, Team Building, Food Industry, Inventory Management, Meat, Forecasting, Purchasing, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Negotiation, Supply Chain, HACCP
Education
The Citadel 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Virtual Premise 2008 - Present
HoneyBaked Ham 2007 - 2008
Gold Kist Inc. 2003 - 2006
Club Car 2001 - 2004
Esi911 July 1999 - December 2000
Skills
SQL, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET, jQuery, LINQ, C#, VB.NET, Responsive Design, AJAX, knockoutjs, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, Web Services, XML, JavaScript, Web Applications, Visual Basic
Education
Augusta State University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
The Ohio State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics
Intervision Foods May 2008 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1969 - 2007
Education
Dekalb Community College
HealthSouth 2013 - 2013
Education Corporation of America July 2009 - April 2011
Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC 2011 - 2011
EBSCO July 2008 - July 2009
Emageon February 2007 - August 2008
Krebs Architecture & Engineering 2005 - 2007
AIA Birmingham 2004 - 2005
McCauley Associates, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Gold Kist Inc. January 2002 - August 2003
Alabama Poultry & Egg Association 1996 - 2001
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Corporate Communications, Meeting Planning, Special Events..., Writing, Technical Writing, Editing, Web Content, Web Project Management, Project, Time Management, Copywriting, Newsletters, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Statistical Reporting, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Organization &..., Email Marketing, Web Marketing, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Advertising, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Press Releases, Content Management, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Market Research, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Event Planning, Strategy, Market Planning, SEO, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Web Content Management, Marketing Research, Trade Shows, Direct Mail
Education
Auburn University 1993 — 1996
M.S.
Auburn University 1988 — 1993
B.S.
WuXi AppTec October 2008 - Present
Silliker May 2007 - July 2008
Wayne Farms 2008 - 2008
Gold Kist Inc. November 1993 - May 2007
Skills
FDA, Microbiology, CAPA, Sop, Validation, Quality System, GMP, GLP, Food Safety, LIMS, PCR, Food Science, Chemistry, Food Microbiology, HACCP, Laboratory, Change Control, Regulatory Affairs, V&V, Aseptic Technique, Quality Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, ELISA, 21 CFR Part 11, Technology Transfer, Quality Auditing, Quality Control, SOP, Aseptic Processing, Cleaning Validation, Life Sciences
Education
University of Alabama 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Microbiology
Pilgrims Pride June 2009 - Present
Alatrade Inc July 2007 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. October 2003 - May 2008
Gold Kist Inc. May 2002 - September 2003
Tyson Foods 2002 - 2002
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Science, Food Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Poultry, Food Technology, Sop, Food Manufacturing, SQF
Education
Auburn University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Poultry Science
Snead State Community College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Science (A.S.), Agriculture, General
Snead State Community College
Evonik Degussa Corp 2008 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1977 - 2007
Skills
GMP, Food Safety, Microbiology, Quality System, Quality Assurance, FDA, Quality Management, Laboratory, Food Industry, ISO, GLP, Sop
Education
The University of Georgia 1973 — 1977
BS, Microbiology
Wayne Farms July 2012 - Present
Keystone Foods April 2008 - February 2010
Keystone Foods September 2006 - April 2008
Keystone Foods March 2004 - September 2006
Keystone Foods August 2003 - March 2004
Gold Kist Inc. August 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, HACCP, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Training, Product Development, Quality Control, Manufacturing, GMP, Software Documentation, Food Safety, Databases, Auditing, Food Industry, Quality System, Management, Food Science, Food Processing
Education
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 1998 — 2001
BS, Agricultural Science
Rich Products Corporation December 2006 - July 2015
Gold Kist Inc. June 1994 - November 2006
Gold Kist Inc. June 1994 - November 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Segmentation, P&L Management, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Budgets, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Management, Account Management, B2B, Market Research, Forecasting, Budgeting, Demand Generation, Digital Strategy
Education
Louisiana State University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Major: Mass Communications, Minor: Psychology
Louisiana Tech University 1989 — 1990
Denham Springs High School 1985 — 1989
AJC International March 2008 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. September 2004 - February 2008
Skills
Logistics, Negotiation, Beef, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Forecasting, Export, Budgets, Microsoft Office
Education
Georgia Southern University - College of Business Administration 2001 — 2004
Tulane University 1999 — 2000
Renaissance Nutrition, Inc May 2008 - Present
Renaissance Nutrition June 2008 - 2012
Renaissance Nutrition, Inc June 2008 - November 2010
Renaissance Nutrition, Inc 2008 - 2010
Gold Kist Inc. 2002 - 2007
Education
Eastern Mennonite University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business & Organizational Development
Delta Air Lines March 2000 - Present
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics May 1999 - March 2000
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics December 1997 - March 2000
Gold Kist Inc. March 1994 - December 1997
Skills
Systems Engineering, Aircraft, Aerospace
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Case Foods, Inc. February 2012 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
Food Manufacturing
Education
North Carolina State University
Pilgrim's June 2014 - Present
Pilgrim's December 2013 - June 2014
Marshall Durbin July 2010 - November 2013
Peterson Industrial January 2009 - June 2010
Vaughn Coltrane Pharr & Associates February 2007 - January 2009
Gold Kist Inc. September 2005 - February 2007
Tyson Foods 1999 - 2005
Skills
Engineering, AutoCAD, Project Engineering, Engineering Management, Process Engineering, Project Management, CAD, Mechanical Engineering, Electricians, Preventive Maintenance, Pumps, Factory, HVAC, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Management, Lean Manufacturing, Refrigeration, Boilers, Air Compressors
Education
Auburn University 1994 — 1997
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Southern Polytechnic State University 1992 — 1994
MET
Metro Atlanta Chamber January 2015 - Present
Metro Atlanta Chamber February 2014 - January 2015
Metro Atlanta Chamber January 2013 - February 2014
Metro Atlanta Chamber August 2007 - December 2012
Gold Kist Inc. December 1995 - August 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Project Management, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sustainability, Team Building, Public Policy, Change Management, Economic Development, Non-profits, Process Improvement, Fundraising, New Business Development, Management, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Program Management, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Organizational..., Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Wastewater Treatment, Nonprofits, Water, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Policy, Government, Marketing, Community Outreach, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Auburn University 1991 — 1995
Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering
Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership
Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership
Talk of the Town Inc. August 2012 - Present
pett spice products inc. May 2007 - January 2012
gold kist inc. 2005 - 2007
Skills
Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food Industry
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 2003 — 2005
A.S., Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of Atlanta 2003 — 2005
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Mountaire Farms August 2012 - Present
Pilgrim's Pride 2006 - August 2012
Gold Kist Inc. August 2005 - August 2006
COI Foodservice March 2003 - August 2005
InterMetro Industries October 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Six Sigma, Human Resources, Employment Law, Demand, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Labor Relations, Recruiting, Team Building, Training, HRIS, Continuous Improvement
Education
Valdosta State University 1994 — 1996
Masters, Public Administration
Georgia Southern University 1987 — 1991
BS, Communications
Mercy Health (formerly Catholic Health Partners) October 2014 - Present
WellStar Health System March 2010 - July 2014
Pilgrim's Pride January 2007 - February 2010
Gold Kist Inc. July 1987 - January 2007
Skills
Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Newsletters, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Communication Training, Speech Writing, Message Development, Publicity, Communications Planning, Integrated Marketing, Reputation Management, Copywriting, Spokesperson, Crisis Management, Nonprofits, Facebook, Web Content, Public Affairs, Event Planning, Editing, Corporate Branding, Advertising, Copy Editing, Community Development, AP Style, Publications, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Web Content Management
Education
Kennesaw State University 1990 — 1994
MBA, Marketing
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1980 — 1984
BS, Communications
Sage Creative Food Consultants May 2009 - Present
Pilgrims Pride January 2007 - December 2008
Gold Kist Inc. June 1982 - December 2006
Gold Kist Inc. December 1973 - June 1982
North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service July 1971 - August 1972
Skills
Consumer Products, Customer Service, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Account Management, Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Food, Program Management, Strategy, Leadership, Advertising, Public Relations, Sales, Retail, B2B, Market Planning, New Business Development
Education
Texas State University 1965 — 1969
BS, Consumer Science
Southern Company January 2015 - Present
Southern Company March 2011 - December 2014
Southern Company April 2010 - March 2011
Southern Company August 2009 - August 2010
Southern Company April 1998 - August 2009
Gold Kist Inc. 1983 - 1991
Skills
Compliance Management, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, IT Audit, SOX, Risk Assessment, Audit, Governance, CISA, Risk Mitigation, Security, Access, Enterprise Risk..., Change Management, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley, Risk Management, Business Process...
Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee 1976 — 1978
B.S., Accounting, Business
Tip Top Poultry, Inc. May 2004 - July 2008
Gold Kist Inc. 2001 - 2004
Foster Farms 1998 - 2001
Four Star Products, Inc. August 1985 - January 1998
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 1972 — 1976
BS, Biological Sciences - Microbiology & Marine Biology
Pilgrim's Pride Corp., formerly Gold Kist Inc. October 1983 - June 2007
Gold Kist Inc. 1983 - 2007
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (Formerly Gold Kist, Inc.) 1983 - 2007
Education
The University of Georgia 1968 — 1971
BBA, Industrial Relations
US Poultry & Egg Association October 2010 - Present
Pilgrims Pride Corporation December 2006 - October 2010
Gold Kist Inc. July 1976 - December 2006
Skills
Internal Controls, Food Service, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, GAAP, Process Improvement, Accounting, Food Industry, Forecasting, Food Processing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Planning, Food, SAP, Budgets, Team Building, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, Food Manufacturing, Auditing
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
BBA, Accounting
Pella Windows & Doors July 2012 - Present
Robert Half Management Resources May 2012 - June 2012
Pella Entry Systems May 2000 - March 2012
Valeo Climate Control March 1999 - October 2000
Valeo Climate Control June 1997 - February 1999
Gold Kist Inc. May 1986 - May 1997
Skills
Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Finance, Payroll, Budgets, Managerial Finance, PeopleSoft, Account Reconciliation, Cost Accounting, Cost Management, Fixed Assets, Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Cost Models, Oracle, Hyperion HFM, Excel, Business Process..., PowerPoint, Sales & Use Tax, Microsoft Excel
Education
The Ohio State University 1980 — 1985
BSBA, Accounting
FishNet Security August 2014 - August 2015
Belnick Inc January 2009 - June 2014
BizChair.com January 2009 - June 2014
Pilgrim's Pride 2007 - 2008
Gold Kist Inc. 1996 - 2006
Skills
Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Outlook, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows, Microsoft Exchange, Network Administration, Network Security, Wireless Networking, Network Engineering, Troubleshooting, Cisco Technologies, Databases
Education
DeVry University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications Management
University of Maryland College Park 1994 — 1995
Journalism
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1993 — 1994
Aeronautical Science
Montgomery College 1991 — 1993
Electronic Technology, Broadcasting
MANE August 2014 - Present
Mane April 2014 - August 2014
Mane January 2012 - April 2014
Mane April 2007 - December 2012
Givaudan Flavors February 2000 - April 2007
McCormick June 1996 - January 2000
Gold Kist Inc. June 1993 - June 1996
Skills
Flavors, Food, Product Development, Food Industry, R&D, Food Science, New Business Development, Ingredients, Bakery, Consumer Products, Food Service, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Food Processing, Dairy Products
Education
Baltimore International College 1999 — 2000
AA, Culinary Arts
North Carolina State University 1989 — 1993
BS, Poultry Science
University of West Georgia September 2006 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1996 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Leadership, Research, Project Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Training
Education
Auburn University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Agricultural Engineering
Imerys Plant Controller - Sylacauga OperationsImerys N.A. Performance Minerals1992 - Present
Blakely Peanut Company February 1990 - September 1992
Golden Peanut Company June 1986 - February 1990
Gold Kist Inc. June 1974 - June 1986
Skills
Accounting, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Continuous Improvement, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Mineral Processing, Manufacturing, Budgets, Mining, Minerals, Working Capital..., Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Plant Operations
Education
Auburn University 1969 — 1973
BS/BA, Accounting; Personnel Management
Wages, LLC September 2014 - Present
Agrium Advanced Technologies Direct Solutions May 2010 - September 2014
Agrium Advanced Technologies, Inc. 2010 - 2011
John Deere Golf/Landscapes 2007 - February 2010
Lesco Inc. 2005 - 2007
Lesco Inc. 1998 - 2005
Gold Kist Inc. 1997 - 1998
Lesco, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Harbor Club Golf and Residential Development March 1990 - May 1991
Reynolds Plantation Resort September 1987 - March 1990
Skills
Sales Management, Management, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, CRM, Selling, Sales, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Training, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Turf, Agronomy
Education
The University of Georgia 1985 — 1987
BSA, Agronomy-Turfgrass Mgmt.
The University of Georgia 1980 — 1982
BSA, Agriculture Economics
AIDT August 2005 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. October 1998 - October 2003
Gold Kist Inc. June 1993 - October 1998
Skills
Training, Training Delivery, Instructional Design, E-Learning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Curriculum Development, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Teaching, Safety Management..., PowerPoint, Project Management, Risk Assessment, Employee Training, Continuous Improvement, Research, Strategic Planning, Conflict Resolution, Supervisory Skills, Executive Coaching, Coaching, Management, Access, Leadership, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Outlook, Staff Development, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Employee Relations, Public Relations, Instructor-led Training, Change Management, Recruiting, Technical Writing, Administration, Program Development, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Editing, Human Resources, Policy, Hiring, Team Building, Event Management
Education
Central Alabama Community College 1992 — 1993
LPN, Nursing
Southern Union State Community College 1985 — 1986
Emergency Medical Technician, EMT-II
Brumbeloe Agency June 1976 - Present
Slone June 1976 - July 2014
Gold Kist Inc April 1960 - December 1997
Skills
Small Business, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Interim Management, Woodworking, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Singing, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Event Management, Operations Management
Education
Snead State Community College 1957 — 1965
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Basic Engineeriing, b
Sparton School of Aeronatics Snead Community 1951 — 1952
Basic Engineering
Earthbound Farm October 2009 - Present
Wildwood Consulting, LLC October 2008 - October 2009
Entegreat Inc May 2007 - October 2008
Gold Kist Inc. 2006 - 2007
Gold Kist Inc. 2002 - 2006
Gold Kist Inc. 2000 - 2002
Gold Kist Inc. 1990 - 2000
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, Quality System, SPC, Food Science, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Food Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Food Industry, SQF, Consulting, Food Microbiology, GMP, Food, Food Processing, Food Technology, Sanitation, ISO 22000, Food Quality, Food Safety Management..., ISO, Sensory Evaluation, Process Improvement, Quality Management, BRC, Quality Auditing, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
The University of Georgia 1983 — 1987
B.S. A., Food Science, Technology and Engineering
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science and Technology
Perdue Farms October 2013 - Present
Wayne Farms July 2008 - October 2013
Pilgrim's June 2007 - July 2008
Gold Kist Inc. July 2002 - June 2007
Skills
Food Industry, Food Science, Food Safety, Quality System, GMP, Ingredients, Food, FDA, Food Processing, Quality Assurance, Food Labelling, Food Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Food Microbiology, Meat, Packaging, R&D, ISO, Product Development, Food Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Dairy, Consumer Products, Sop, SAP, Food Quality, Sanitation
Education
Jacksonville State University 1998 — 2000
BS, Accounting
ST.Xavier's School
Premier Hotel Corporaton May 2002 - Present
Premier Hotel 2002 - 2009
Suburban Lodges of America July 1998 - May 2002
Suburban Lodges 1998 - 2002
Suburban Lodge 1998 - 2002
Suburban Lodges of America 1998 - 2002
Suburban Lodges Of America 1998 - 2002
Fashion Care Inc. March 1988 - December 1997
Gold Kist Inc. October 1977 - November 1987
Education
Kennesaw State University 1978 — 1982
Accounting
Pilgrim's Pride January 2007 - December 2008
Gold Kist Inc. June 2001 - January 2007
Education
Texas State Technical College 1992 — 1994
CNSA, Computer Networking
Narraguagus High School 1968 — 1972
Keystone Foods October 2013 - Present
Keystone Foods December 2010 - October 2013
Keystone Foods June 2007 - February 2011
Gold Kist Inc. January 2006 - May 2007
The Ohio State University December 1996 - January 2006
Ohio Packing Co. October 1995 - December 1996
Bob Evans Farms April 1994 - September 1995
Ohio Packing Co June 1993 - September 1993
Birchwood Meats June 1992 - September 1992
Skills
Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing, HACCP, R&D, Process Improvement, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Meat, Meat Processing, Team Leadership, Plant Management, Quality Management
Education
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2005
MS
The Ohio State University 1991 — 1994
BS
Bowling Green State University 1986 — 1987
Gold Kist Inc. 1967 - 1998
Skills
Sales, Marketing Communications, Agriculture, Advertising, Public Relations, Management, Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Clemson University 1960 — 1965
Animal Science, Business Option, Agricultural Marketing and Sales
Veterinary Diagnostic Lab February 1994 - Present
Mitchem Sparks Veterinary Diagnostic Leb February 1994 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. July 1987 - February 1994
Gold Kist Inc. July 1987 - February 1994
Skills
Veterinarian
Education
University of Florida 1983 — 1987
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
Clemson University 1980 — 1983
BS, Poultry Science
CERT September 2010 - Present
Risk Consultants July 2001 - Present
Cobb County Citizens Public Safety Academy Alumni Assn 2011 - 2013
Zurich North America September 2000 - July 2001
Risk Consultants, Inc January 1998 - September 2000
Gold Kist Inc January 1995 - January 1998
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co July 1986 - January 1995
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co June 1975 - August 1985
Skills
Workers Compensation, Safety Management..., Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Ergonomics, Emergency Management, Property & Casualty...
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1981 — 1982
MBA
Middle Tennessee State University 1974 — 1975
BS, Industrial Technology
Middle Tennessee State University 1971 — 1973
BS, Aerospace Administration
Wheeler High School 1967 — 1970
Diploma
Sweet Spot Tennis academy
Southern States Cooperative September 2013 - Present
Southern States Cooperative February 2007 - September 2013
Gold Kist Inc. April 2002 - February 2007
Gold Kist/ Southern States April 1987 - June 2001
Skills
Management, Retail, Inventory Management, Sales, Internal Audit, Software Documentation, Customer Service, Budgets, Training, Forecasting, Operations Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Accounting, Purchasing, Access, Business Planning, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Financial Analysis, Agriculture, Microsoft Excel, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation, Poultry, Microsoft Word, Human Resources, PowerPoint, Employee Relations, Leadership
Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Animal Science and Ag Education
COLSA Corporation August 2013 - Present
System Studies and Simulation, Inc September 2006 - August 2013
System Studies and Simulation, Inc September 2005 - September 2006
Gold Kist Inc. August 2004 - September 2005
Scottsboro Board of Education June 2001 - August 2004
Education
Iowa State University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Information Assurance
DeVry University 2004 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Technical Management
Northeast Community College 2001 — 2003
Associates, Computer Science - Programming
Northeast Community College 2001 — 2003
Associates, Computer Science - Networking
Keystone Foods October 2013 - Present
Keystone Foods March 2012 - October 2013
Keystone Foods August 2010 - March 2012
Keystone Foods, LLC February 2010 - September 2010
Keystone Foods November 2008 - February 2010
EnteGreat, Inc. 2007 - 2008
Pilgrims Pride 2006 - 2007
Pilgrims Pride/Gold Kist 2002 - 2006
Gold Kist Inc. 2001 - 2002
Gold Kist Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
HACCP, Food, Food Safety, Food Science, Poultry, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Meat, Frozen Food, Food Technology, Meat Processing, Manufacturing, Ingredients, Food Packaging, Quality Assurance, SQF, Supply Chain, Food Microbiology, Product Development, GMP, BRC, Sanitation, ISO 22000, Continuous Improvement, Agriculture, Food Service, Quality System, Production Planning, Food Quality, Catering
Education
Auburn University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Poultry Science
ASE Inc October 2003 - July 2011
Staffing One/Vantage Point Staffing August 2009 - March 2011
Gold Kist Inc February 2002 - October 2003
American Safety Insurance Services October 2000 - February 2002
Education
Georgia State University
Walden University
BS, Information Systems
NewGate Capital Partners July 2013 - Present
Cottage Landing 2002 - 2012
SouthTrust Bank July 1999 - April 2002
APMAC March 1996 - June 2000
Gold Kist Inc. December 1986 - March 1996
Stockman Supply May 1976 - December 1986
Skills
M&A experience, Operations Management, CEO, Mergers, Executive Management, Corporate Development, Start-ups, Acquisition Integration, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Vendor Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, Sales, Team Building, Strategy, Management, Business Strategy, Leadership
Education
Emory University 1987 — 1989
MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 1987 — 1989
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Darton College
AA, Political Science and Government
JCG Foods of Alabama February 2015 - Present
Koch Foods, Inc August 2012 - February 2015
Cagle's, Inc. May 2009 - August 2012
Auburn University January 2006 - May 2009
Cobb-Vantress May 2008 - August 2008
Beechwood Quail Plantation May 2003 - April 2008
Alabama Poultry and Egg Association June 2007 - August 2007
Auburn University May 2007 - August 2007
Southern Appalachian Land Surveying May 2006 - August 2006
Gold Kist, Inc May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Marketing, Food Safety, Photography, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Outlook, Budget, Agriculture, Research, Public Relations, Food, Public Speaking, Food Processing, Budgets, Food Industry, HACCP
Education
Texas A&M University 2011 — 2014
Masters, Natural Resources Development
Auburn University 2005 — 2009
Poultry Science, Poultry Science
Chick-fil-A Corporate September 2014 - Present
Synergy Technologies Inc. March 2009 - September 2014
Pilgrims Pride April 2007 - March 2009
Gold Kist Inc. December 2006 - April 2007
Gold Kist Inc. December 2005 - November 2006
Education
Ferrum College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's, Science
Unisource Worldwide, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Scientific Games March 2008 - June 2013
Unisource Worldwide July 2004 - March 2008
Delta Air Lines February 1998 - July 2004
Delta Air Lines January 1999 - March 2002
Delta Air Lines February 1998 - January 1999
Gold Kist Inc August 1995 - February 1998
Union Camp Corporation October 1994 - August 1995
National Service Industries May 1983 - October 1994
Skills
Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Employee Benefits, Auditing, Payroll, Change Management, Internal Audit, Account Reconciliation, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, GAAP, Forecasting, Performance Management, Tax, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation
Education
Emory University 1979 — 1983
BBA, Accounting
Keystone Foods 2015 - Present
Keystone Foods August 2010 - December 2014
EnteGreat, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Gold Kist Inc. 1985 - 2006
Education
Jacksonville State University 1971 — 1975
BS In Education, Physical Science/Physics
Etowah County February 2008 - Present
Gold Kist Inc September 1968 - December 2002
General Times Inc June 1966 - January 1968
Skills
Government, Policy, Community Engagement, Public Sector, Economic Development, Firearms, Criminal Justice, Strategic Planning, Training, Purchasing, Public Speaking, Law Enforcement, Microsoft Office, Management, Emergency Management, Process Improvement, Public Safety, Customer Service, Private Investigations, Program Management, Leadership, Homeland Security, Research, Criminal Investigations
Education
Gadsden State Community College 1965 — 1966
Hokes Bluff High School 1963 — 1965
First South Farm Credit April 2004 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. June 1997 - March 2004
Skills
Mortgage Lending, Loans, Refinance, Credit, Loan Origination, USDA
Education
University of West Georgia 2001 — 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Auburn University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Poultry Science
Marshall County Economic Development Corporation 2008 - Present
Farm Foundation 1989 - Present
Red Hill Farms November 1975 - Present
Gold Kist inc. June 1985 - January 2006
Skills
Economic Development, Agriculture, Legislative Relations, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Agribusiness, Real Estate Development, Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, Public Affairs, Budgets, Research, Politics, Economics, International Trade, International Relations, Sustainability, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Public/private..., Food, Grassroots Organizing, Political Campaigns, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, International..., Climate Change, Political Consulting, Food Industry, Small Business, Government, Volunteer Management, Farms, Program Evaluation, Strategic Communications, Capacity Building
Education
Samford University 1967 — 1972
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Southern States Cooperative 1973 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1973 - 1993
Skills
Conservation Issues, Teaching, certified crop advisor, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Education
Jacksonville State University 1975 — 1976
Master's degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
Middle Tennessee State University 1968 — 1973
Secondary Education and Teaching
Coleman Natural Foods / Perdue Farms September 2009 - Present
Tip Top Poultry, Inc July 2004 - September 2009
Gold Kist Inc. 2001 - 2004
Foster Farms January 1998 - 2001
Four Star Products, Inc. 1985 - 1998
Skills
Start Up and..., Manufacturing..., Multi-Site Operations, Profit and Loss..., Staff and Policy..., Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Employee Relations and..., Maintenance and..., Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Technical Services, Union and Non-Union..., Organic Certification, Animal Welfare, Food Processing, Meat, Food Safety, Food Industry, HACCP, GFSI Compliance, Global Animal..., Certified Poultry..., American Heart...
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biological Science / Marine and Microbiology
OHSU Oregon Health & Science University 2009 - Present
METRO 2008 - Present
The ZDM Group 2006 - Present
OHSU Oregon Health & Science University 2011 - 2013
P.E.T. Terra Systems 2000 - 2006
Terra Firma International Ltd 1994 - 1999
Gold Kist Inc. 1989 - 1994
Education
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Bachelor's Degree, Business Admnistration - Finance
Tropical Financial Credit Union 2004 - 2012
Sunshine Savings Bank 2001 - 2004
Gold Kist Inc. 1997 - 2001
Skills
Loans, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Management, Recruiting, Credit, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Retail Banking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Call Center, Sales, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Broward Community College
extended studies, no degree
Miami springs senior high
diploma
Lowe's Home Improvement March 2008 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. August 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Pricing, Merchandising, Stocking, Project Staffing, Following Up, Training, Team Leadership, Goal Oriented, Dependable Team Player
Education
Central Carolina Technical College 2012 — 2015
Scotts Branch High School
Diploma
ADP November 2005 - July 2015
Spencer Reed Group, LLC September 2003 - November 2005
Healthcare Billing, LLC October 1999 - October 2002
Apartment Home Properties March 1998 - October 1999
Gold Kist Inc. June 1996 - March 1998
Skills
: Microsoft Office;..., ADP Payroll, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Education
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Business/Management
Clark Atlanta University
Pilgrim´s Pride Corporation April 2010 - Present
Gold Kist Inc. 1994 - 2010
Education
Georgia State University 1989 — 1991
MBA, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Spelman College 1974 — 1978
BA, Economics
Pilgrim's Pride September 2010 - Present
Amscot Financial Services 2008 - 2010
Hamilton Plastics Inc. 2007 - 2008
Carmax 2004 - 2007
Gold Kist Inc. 1999 - 2007
Conagra Poultry Company 1996 - 1999
Essilor of America, Inc. 1993 - 1995
Isaly Klondike Co. 1992 - 1993
Tropicana Products Inc. 1990 - 1992
United Services Automobile Association (USAA) 1988 - 1990
Skills
Food Industry, Supply Chain, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Food, MRP, Food Processing, Procurement, Automotive, Manufacturing, Team Building, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Sourcing, Production Planning, Inventory Control
Education
Pepperdine University
MBA, Business
Tulane University
Bachelor's degree, Political Science/Economics
Publix Supermarkets, Inc. June 2004 - Present
Columbia Farms May 2003 - May 2004
Gold Kist Inc. May 2000 - April 2003
US Navy May 1992 - May 1996
Skills
Store Management, Retail, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Cashiering, Customer Service, Store Operations, Inventory Control, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Shrinkage, Planograms, Sales, Time Management, Profit, Grocery, Associate Development, Driving Results, Leadership, Sales Management, Outlook, Teamwork, Merchandise Planning, Training, Team Building, P, Employee Training, Hiring, Assortment, Customer Satisfaction, Cash Register
Education
Clemson University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences
Battery Creek High School 1989 — 1992
High School Diploma
Phillips 66 August 2013 - Present
Bank of America December 2011 - July 2013
Gold Kist Inc. May 2010 - December 2011
Skills
sales, Customer Service
Education
Central Carolina Technical College 2011 — 2012
n/a, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Sumter high school 2003 — 2006
diploma
Ecolab 2013 - Present
Wayne Farms LLC April 2005 - June 2013
Gold Kist Inc. January 1990 - 2005
Companion Animal Hospital , March 1990 - August 1996
Education
Fort Valley State University
Bachelor's Degree, Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
Fort Valley State University
Associate's Degree, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant