Graco Company
Industry: Baby products
DescriptionGraco is an American baby products company based in High Point, North Carolina. It is owned and operated by Newell Brands. Graco was founded in 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by Russell Gray and Robert Cone as Graco Metal Products, a company that fabricated machine and car parts. Founder: Russell Gray; Robert Cone Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Parent: Newell Brands
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Graco Employees
Polaris Industries December 2013 - Present
Polaris Industries August 2012 - December 2013
Graco January 2010 - August 2012
The Dow Chemical Company May 2009 - August 2009
Honeywell Aerospace May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Green Belt, Spanish, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement
Education
University of St. Thomas 2011 — 2015
MBA, Business
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Applied Engineering Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain Management
Graco May 2015 - Present
Quinlan School of Business January 2015 - Present
Loyola University Chicago September 2013 - Present
Target May 2013 - Present
Skills
Oracle Application..., Tableau, SQL, Microsoft Excel, MicroStrategy, Access, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Data Entry, Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Exceptional People..., Social Media, Public Speaking
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Information Systems, Standing Junior
Loyola University Chicago 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Inforamtion Systems
Outdoor News Inc May 2015 - Present
Kanabec County Times January 2014 - May 2015
SRW Products August 2013 - November 2013
Minuteman Press Princeton January 2013 - August 2013
Graco June 2012 - February 2013
Merrill Corporation August 2011 - June 2012
Office Max June 2011 - April 2012
Kelner Communications January 2011 - June 2011
U.S. Bank May 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Social Networking, Advertising, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, HTML, Photography, Digital Photography, OS X, Graphic Design
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2007 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Mass Communications Emphasis in Advertising
Babbitt High School 2004 — 2007
Target December 2013 - Present
Target October 2011 - December 2013
Target March 2010 - September 2011
3M Club/Tartan Park May 2006 - October 2009
Graco May 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Analysis, Management, Marketing, Project Planning, Editing, Social Media, Time Management, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Management, Business Administration
Therma-Flite, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Eisenmann Corporation July 2009 - January 2015
Eisenmann Corporation February 2006 - July 2009
Durr Environmental and Energy Systems 2004 - 2006
EnviroCure LLC 2001 - 2003
Graco 1996 - 2001
General Motors 1986 - 1996
Skills
New Business Development, Business Strategy, Product Development, Sales Management, Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Contract Negotiation, International Sales, Energy, Six Sigma, Business Planning, Process Engineering
Education
Webster University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration
New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering 1992 — 1993
Polymer Chemistry
GMI Engineering & Management Institute 1986 — 1991
BS Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Polymers
Graco Campaigning to be elected Oakdale Mayor Nov 4th 2014City of OakdaleJanuary 2014 - Present
Oakdale City Council January 2002 - Present
Graco September 1977 - Present
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, goverment, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Budgets, Team Building, Negotiation, Event Planning, Research, Marketing, Teaching, Social Media, Sales, Sales Management, Event Management, Public Relations
Education
916 Vocational Trade School 1975 — 1977
Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, drafting, product design
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Thermo Fisher Scientific October 2014 - July 2015
Graco 2008 - 2014
Donaldson 2002 - 2008
Phillips and Temro Industries 1996 - 2002
Katolight Corp 1991 - 1996
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Value Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Finite Element Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Supervisory Experience, Team Mentoring, Failure Analysis, Supplier Quality..., GD&T, FEMA, Technical Documentation
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Physics
GPM September 2011 - Present
Graco May 2011 - August 2011
Exodus Machines Inc September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering, Solid Modeling, MathCAD, Heat Transfer, Lean Manufacturing, Catia, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, CAD, Manufacturing..., Project Engineering, Pumps, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Testing, ANSYS, Process Engineering, Matlab, Design of Experiments, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2006 — 2008
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Park High School 2003 — 2006
Merrill Corporation August 2014 - Present
Ceridian March 2014 - August 2014
Pearson North America July 2013 - March 2014
Graco September 2012 - June 2013
Wellington Estate 2006 - 2013
Emerson May 2012 - September 2012
National Marrow Donor Program July 2011 - May 2012
Ceridian June 2010 - July 2011
USPS, Eagan July 2008 - June 2010
MoneyGram International April 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Order Management, Oracle Financials, Order to Cash, PL/SQL, Business Analysis, Oracle CRM, OA Framework, Trading Community..., Advance Pricing, Oracle Order Management, Teleservices, Procure-to-Pay, Oracle R12 Financials, Business Process, Oracle Applications, Business Intelligence, ERP, Software Documentation, CRM, Oracle Financial, Oracle HR, Oracle, SDLC, Consulting
Education
University of St. Thomas 2003 — 2005
Graduate, Masters in Software Engineering
National Institute of Information Technology 1987 — 1990
Kiefer Manufacturing October 2013 - Present
Clearfield January 2013 - September 2013
Graco August 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Windows, AutoCAD, Product Development, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Team Leadership, Outlook, Teaching, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Photoshop, Teamwork, English, Java, Microsoft Excel
Education
Northwest Technical Institute 2011 — 2013
Associate of Applied Sciences (A.A.S.), Engineering Design
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2010 — 2011
FaLiThi Healing LLC January 2006 - Present
Keller Williams Classic Realty Northwest March 2015 - Present
First Financial Security March 2013 - February 2014
Tennant Company August 2007 - March 2011
Graco December 2005 - August 2007
Graco May 2001 - December 2005
Skills
Holistic Health, Meditation, Healing, Public Speaking, Energy Healing, Stress, Energy Work, Past Life Regression, Psychic Readings, Workshops, Coaching, Personal Development, Start-ups, Psychic, Outlook, Financial Services, Healthcare, Strategy, Management, Leadership Development, Wellness, Finance, Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Training, Small Business, Team Building, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Business Planning, Sales, Selling, Customer Service
Education
Metropolitan State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Tulare Union High School
Graco June 1996 - Present
Boston Gear June 1981 - July 1985
Education
Manchester Community College
HDT Global July 2006 - Present
Kaz Inc November 2005 - July 2006
Entrepreneurship & pursuing MBA September 2000 - September 2005
Titan Tool Inc. A Wagner Group Company July 1996 - September 2000
Graco July 1992 - July 1996
Speeflo Manufacturer June 1990 - July 1992
F.E.Myers, a Pentair Company May 1986 - June 1990
Skills
Product Development, Power Generation, R&D, Team Building, Engineering, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Business Development, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Management, Sales Management, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Project Management, Analysis, Engineering Management, Quality Assurance, Integration, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Six Sigma, Systems Engineering, Business Process..., Testing, Product Management, Operations Management, Software Documentation, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2001 — 2003
MBA, Marketing
University of Colorado Denver 1994 — 1996
None, MSEE
Mississippi State University 1978 — 1980
MSME, ME
Behr Process Corporation April 2015 - Present
J. Mori Painting, Inc. Industrial Painting Contractor January 2010 - February 2015
AkzoNobel January 2008 - December 2009
Graco January 2004 - December 2007
The Scotts Company June 1998 - December 2003
The Home Depot August 1992 - May 1998
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teamwork, Project Planning, Customer Service, Project Management, Sales Operations, Procurement, Coatings, Contract Management, Inspection, Construction Management, Construction, Contractors, Materials, Construction Safety, Project Coordination, Project Control, Supervisory Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Sales, Management, Sales Management, Training, Retail, Account Management, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Merchandising, Inventory Control
Education
Florida State Fire College 1992 — 1992
Certificate of Compliance
Miami Dade College 1988 — 1991
Business Administration and Management, General
Miami Sunset Sr. High 1985 — 1988
High school diploma
American Express June 2015 - Present
American Express May 2014 - Present
Graco January 2010 - May 2014
American Express January 2010 - May 2010
PCL January 2005 - January 2007
pcl 2005 - 2007
saber construction 2000 - 2005
Skills
Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Cost, Problem Solving, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Time Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration Bachelor of Science
North Hennepin Community College
Associate's Degree, business
carpenters union
carpentry, construction
Compressed Air Systems Inc. May 2013 - Present
Wine Loft March 2009 - December 2013
CoPak Solutions, Inc January 2011 - January 2013
Copak Solutions 2011 - 2013
Graco March 2009 - December 2010
Stone Haven June 2007 - February 2009
Graco February 2006 - June 2007
Berndes Cookware September 2004 - February 2006
Epson Electronics America, Inc January 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Food, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Food Industry, FMCG, Product Development, Project Management, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Budgets, Food Safety, Sales Management, Business Process..., ERP Implementations, GreatPlains, Baan ERP, Fishbowl, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Inventory Management, Invoicing, Purchasing, Production Support, Account Reconciliation, Payroll, Accounts Payable
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2001 — 2002
MBA Prerequisites, Business Administration and Management, General
Roosevelt University 1997 — 1998
Bachelor of General Studies (BGS), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mitchell Community College
Accounting
Donaldson September 2012 - Present
Graco October 2011 - July 2012
United States Air Force December 2004 - March 2009
Skills
ITAR, Logistics, Sourcing, Recruiting, Trade Compliance, Customs Regulations, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Export Controls, Employee Relations, Technical Recruiting, International Logistics, ERP Oracle, Compliance, Import/Export Operations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Office Administration, Process Improvement, International Trade
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 3.3
Normandale Community College 1999 — 2009
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts; Sociology/Criminal Justice
Pinnacle Property Management Services August 2014 - Present
Avalon Home Care June 2004 - Present
Pinnacle Family of Companies December 2013 - August 2014
Graco July 2013 - November 2013
MSP Properties November 2012 - June 2013
BTD April 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Property Management, Customer Service, Apartments, Marketing, Professional..., Real Estate, Psychology, Customer Satisfaction, Customer-focused Service, Cultural Diversity, Direct Patient Care, Bathing, Quality Patient Care, Infection Control, Vital Signs, Patient Advocacy, Financial Transactions, Food Service, Lean Manufacturing, Oral, Interpersonal..., Statistical Data..., Qualitative Research, File Management, Fair Housing, Gender Studies, Yardi, Sales, Time Management
Education
Metropolitan State University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Metropolitan State University 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Business Communications and Analysis, 3.87
North Hennepin Community College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Management
DriSteem Corporation May 2006 - Present
Waypoint Communicators, LLC August 2001 - Present
Ryynanen Photography 1999 - Present
JPG & Associates, Inc. 1991 - Present
Banner Engineering 2005 - 2006
Graco 1994 - 2001
Unisys 1991 - 1993
Skills
Technical Writing, Technical Communication, FrameMaker, Video Editing, Videography, Microsoft Office, Content Management, Photos, Portrait Photography, Manuals, Adobe Acrobat, Lighting, RoboHelp, Online Help, Technical Documentation, Dreamweaver, Software Documentation, Editing, Desktop Publishing, SharePoint, Visio, Content Development, Information Architecture, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Photography
Education
Michigan Technological University 1987 — 1991
BS, Scientific and Technical Communications
Patti Engineering February 2015 - Present
Palace Solutions, LLC November 2009 - Present
Patti Engineering June 2011 - February 2015
Applied Manufacturing Technologies January 2011 - June 2011
Goodman Manufacturing May 2010 - January 2011
FANUC Robotics July 1996 - August 2009
Graco June 1995 - July 1996
ABB August 1990 - June 1995
Lansing Board of Water & Light July 1986 - August 1990
Skills
Automation, PLC, Robotics, Control Systems Design, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Electricians, Control Logic, Automotive, PLC Programming, Project Engineering, AutoCAD, Electrical Controls, Testing, Profibus, Robot, Visual Basic, Software Development, Program Management, Manufacturing..., Engineering Management, Access, Machine Tools, RSLogix, Wonderware, PanelBuilder, Siemens HiPath
Education
Oakland University 2003 — 2005
MS Eng, Engineering Management
Michigan Technological University 1981 — 1986
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems
Trenton High School 1977 — 1981
High School
...XYZ June 2009 - November 2009
Atlantis Technical Services 2003 - 2008
Deltak LLC 2000 - 2003
Graco 1996 - 2000
Education
Metropolitan State University
Graco August 2012 - Present
Ceridian August 2010 - July 2012
IBM April 2005 - August 2010
Integris Metals 1992 - 1995
Tenneco 1989 - 1992
Skills
IBM Cognos, Analyst, Professional..., IBM Cognos -..., Cognos, Professional Experience, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence..., OLAP, Dashboard, ETL, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Dimensional Modeling, Cognos ReportNet, TM1, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, ERP
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 — 1990
B.S., Finance
Graco May 2012 - Present
Mayo Clinic April 2007 - May 2012
Ellingson Companies May 2006 - April 2007
Parish Trustee June 2003 - February 2006
Army Base September 2001 - September 2002
Family Business August 1998 - September 2001
Skills
Matlab, Pro/Engineer, Solidworks, Word, Excel, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Autodesk Inventor, CAD, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Inventor, SolidWorks
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 2012 — 2016
Pursuing Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2007 — 2012
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Rochester Community and Technical College 2007 — 2009
Transfer student, Mechanical Engineering Transfer Student
Teacher Training College 2000 — 2004
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Early Childhood Education
Language & Catechetical Institute 2002 — 2003
Kramatorsk Technical School of Donetsk State Institute of Commerce 1996 — 1998
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Business Studies
Froehling Anderson December 2012 - Present
Wealth Enhancement Group May 2011 - December 2012
Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer January 2012 - April 2012
University Advancement May 2011 - December 2011
Graco May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax, Asset Keeper, Oracle, Taxations, Estate & Gift Taxation, Personal Income Tax..., Corporate Tax, Small Business Tax, Microsoft Operating..., Compilation Of..., Bookkeeping, Payroll Taxes, nonprofit, Professional..., Accounting
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2009
General Studies
Rogers High School 2006 — 2009
High School Diploma
Graco Inc. May 2013 - Present
Graco August 2002 - May 2013
Skills
Project Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Process Improvement, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Account Management, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing
Education
Montana State University-Northern
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
MediaTek January 2015 - Present
Foxconn October 2014 - January 2015
Graco June 2014 - August 2014
Graco February 2014 - May 2014
Cummins Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
GRADUATE VOLUNTEER CONSULTANTS January 2013 - March 2013
ABeam Consulting (Formerly Deloitte Consulting) October 2010 - July 2012
ARES International Corporation April 2010 - October 2010
ABeam Consulting (Formerly Deloitte Consulting) July 2007 - May 2009
Skills
SAP HR, Data Analysis, Time Management, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Intercultural..., Analysis, Program Management, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Functional..., Requirements Analysis, Survey Design, Process Optimization, Reward system, On-line Survey Execution, Oracle E-Business Suite, Taleo, Human Concept, Shared Service Center, SharePoint, ADP, Zendesk, Onboarding, I9 Audit, Human Resources
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts, Human Resources and Industrial Relations, 3.77/4.00
National Taiwan University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Graco December 2013 - Present
Thermo Fisher Scientific September 2010 - December 2013
KLM Partners, Inc. January 2010 - September 2010
IPS Packaging February 2006 - December 2009
All-Star Packaging, Inc August 1993 - February 2006
Skills
Sales Operations, Account Management, Sales Management, Sales, Packaging, Business Analysis, New Business Development, Selling, Product Development, Key Account Management, International Sales, Management, B2B, Competitive Analysis, Manufacturing, Key Account Development, Negotiation, Purchasing, Product Marketing, Direct Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Product Management, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Forecasting, Cold Calling, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, P&L Management, Business Planning, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Trade Shows, Medical Devices, Process Improvement
Education
Miami University
Bachelors, Physics, Chemistry Education
Graco June 2011 - Present
Self Employed January 2006 - Present
Atomic Props and Effects June 2006 - October 2011
Graco December 2010 - June 2011
Art-Tech Productions, Inc. August 2006 - August 2008
3 Ring Scenic July 2003 - August 2008
The Bridge for Youth October 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Product Design, Solidworks, CAD, Design for Manufacturing, Solid Modeling, PDM, Sheet Metal, Machining, GD&T, Pro Engineer, Cnc, Welding, Metal Fabrication
Education
Dunwoody College of Technology 2009 — 2011
A.A.S., Engineering Design and Drafting Technology, 4.0
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Graco October 2013 - Present
Graco June 2012 - Present
Graco March 1999 - May 2012
Ten-E Packaging Services, Inc. April 1995 - March 1999
3M July 1993 - March 1995
South Side Painting June 1987 - June 1993
Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, Machine Design, Testing, GD&T, Process Engineering, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Injection Molding, Automation, ISO, Failure Analysis, Validation, Quality Control, Metal Fabrication, Customer Service, Technical Assistance, Design for Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1991
Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 — 1988
Mechanical Engineering
South St Paul High
South St Paul High
Andersen Windows December 2007 - Present
Graco January 2003 - September 2007
Pentair May 1997 - January 2003
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Segmentation, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Market Analysis, B2B, Trade Shows, Management, Market Planning, Marketing, Integrated Marketing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S. & M.B.A., Marketing
Johnson Controls March 2015 - Present
Johnson Controls October 2012 - Present
American Chamber of Commerce in France November 2011 - June 2012
french ministry of foreign affairs October 2011 - April 2012
Graco January 2010 - September 2011
Monsanto June 2009 - December 2009
Direct Sourcing Solutions May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Cost Savings, Excel
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Supply Chain Management and French
L'Institut de Touraine 2007 — 2007
French
Graco May 2014 - Present
Skills
Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Advertising, B2B, Mobile Advertising, Direct Marketing, Sales, Mobile Marketing, Customer Insight, Market Research, Product Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Business Planning, Photo Shoots, Email Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science
Talon Innovations March 2013 - Present
Graco Inc October 2007 - March 2013
Graco November 2002 - October 2007
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1983 — 1985
BS, Mechanical Engineering
New York Institute of Technology 2005 — 2008
MBA, Marketing
Lake Region Medical August 2015 - Present
UTC Aerospace Systems - Cargo Systems June 2014 - July 2015
UTC Aerospace Systems - Sensors & Integrated Systems June 2013 - June 2014
Graco August 2011 - December 2012
Lao Student Association, University of Minnesota May 2011 - September 2012
Diversity Club, Eastview High School September 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Management, Market Research, Marketing, Sales, Strategic Planning, Finance, Business Intelligence, Fundraising, Accounts Payable, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Economics, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sourcing, Teamwork, Forecasting, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Normandale Community College 2009 — 2010
Eastview
Outerwall (Formerly Coinstar, Inc) October 2012 - Present
Cardiac Science Corporation January 2005 - July 2012
Plexus - Seattle Design Center May 2003 - November 2004
Fluke November 1997 - March 2002
Graco January 1994 - July 1997
Agilent Technologies August 1981 - January 1994
Skills
Product Management, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., International Business, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, P&L Responsibility, Product Development, Management, Medical Devices, P&L Management, Marketing, Business Development, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Market Development, New Business Development, Leadership, Platform Architecture, Product Lifecycle...
Education
Marquette University
BS, EE
O'Reilly Auto Parts April 2013 - August 2015
Graco August 2011 - June 2012
BAE Systems (formerly United Defense) January 2000 - January 2009
(independent) January 1995 - January 2000
Key Method 1991 - 1996
Skills
Administrative..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Access, Process Improvement, Accounts Payable, Outlook, Teamwork, Invoicing, Accounting, Budgets, Research
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2004 — 2006
Associate Degree, Accounting
US Bank May 2011 - Present
Salo LLC February 2008 - May 2011
Williams Sound February 1987 - May 2005
Graco January 1979 - January 1987
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1977 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Normandale Community College 1975 — 1977
Associate of Arts, Accounting
Edina (East) High School 1972 — 1975
Workday January 2014 - Present
Epicor Software September 1998 - December 2013
GP Companies, Inc. August 1995 - September 1998
Graco September 1994 - August 1995
Emergency One October 1991 - September 1994
Case IH March 1990 - March 1991
Skills
Solution Selling, SaaS, Complex Sales, Enterprise Software, Professional Services, Sales Process, Software Solutions, Cloud Computing, Channel, Lead Generation, Demand Generation, MRP, PLM Tools, EDI, ERP Software, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Kanban, Quality Assurance, CRM, .NET, Disaster Recovery, CAD, HRIS, ERP, Business Process, Software Industry, Software Implementation, Business Intelligence, Strategic Partnerships, Pre-sales, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Management, Account Management, Direct Sales, Project Management, Management, Program Management, Manufacturing, Channel Partners, Leadership, Sales, Forecasting, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Product Management, Selling, Cold Calling, Partner Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
B.S., Industrial Technology / Management
The Schwan Food Company May 2014 - Present
Schwan's Consumer Brands February 2013 - May 2014
Graco January 2012 - March 2013
Graco April 2010 - January 2012
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition June 2009 - April 2010
Nestle Nutrition July 2006 - June 2009
Novartis January 2005 - July 2006
Popp Telecom December 2002 - January 2005
Buca Inc September 2001 - December 2002
Skills
International Education, Product Development, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Medical Industry, Industrial Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Strategy, Launching Of New..., Event Planning, Sales Support, CRM software, Case Studies, Product Launch, Marketing Management, Account Management, Analysis, B2B, CRM, E-commerce, Integrated Marketing, Industrial Markets, Management, Marketing, Marketing Research, Program Management, Sales Operations, Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2007 — 2011
MBA, Marketing, Medical Industry Leadership Institute Specialization, International Business
University of Mary 1999 — 2001
BS, Business Management Operations Leaderhip
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1996 — 1999
General Studies
Smiths Medical September 2015 - Present
UXPA Minnesota (UXPA MN) November 2014 - May 2015
Medtronic / JPG & Associates October 2014 - February 2015
TSP Architects October 2013 - September 2014
KJ International Resources September 2013 - September 2013
Wells Fargo Insurance Services 2002 - August 2013
Graco January 1998 - October 2002
Skills
Usability Testing, User Interface Design, User Experience, Leadership, Project Management, Data Analysis, Heuristic Evaluation, Card Sorting, Wireframes, Editing, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, SharePoint, Social Networking, Visio, Technical Writing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Adobe Acrobat, Training, Customer Service, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2013
B.S. Science & Technical Communication - Information Technology Design
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2006 — 2008
A.A., Liberal Arts
Anoka High School
GRACO February 2008 - Present
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage March 2007 - February 2008
Sprint Nextel (formerly Nextel Partners) 2005 - 2007
Compuware corp 2000 - 2005
IPCS Inc July 1997 - July 2000
Software Technology Group 1995 - 1997
First Computers/Brilliant's Computer Centre, India 1992 - 1995
NIIT , Bhubaneswar 1989 - 1990
Skills
Business Intelligence, SDLC, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Data Warehousing, Oracle, ETL, Vendor Management, Software Project..., Management
Education
University of St. Thomas 2014 — 2017
MS Software Engineering
National Institute of Industrial Engineering 1991 — 1992
National Institute of Information Technology 1988 — 1990
Utkal University 1985 — 1988
BJB College, Bhubaneswar
Graco January 2015 - Present
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota September 2014 - December 2014
Winthrop & Weinstine June 2014 - August 2014
Graco May 2013 - May 2014
Graco April 2011 - April 2013
Graco November 2010 - April 2011
Graco June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Securities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Contract Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2011 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), summa cum laude
St. John's College (MD) 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy and History of Mathematics and Science
Graco May 2015 - Present
NOvA module factory September 2012 - April 2013
Edina Park Plaza March 2012 - August 2012
McQuay International May 2008 - August 2008
Christ King School November 2007 - May 2008
Partners in Community Support May 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Analytical Problem..., Mechanical Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Committed to expanding..., Design Teams, Solidworks, Unigraphics, PTC Creo, Technical Writing, Dedicated to team..., CNC Programming, CNC operation, Circuit Analysis, Microsoft Office, Welding, Capable of translating..., Strong written, verbal,..., Experience in..., Capable of researching...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2014
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Marquette University 2005 — 2008
Mechanical Engineering
Aveda July 2013 - Present
Aveda May 2011 - July 2013
General Mills October 2007 - May 2011
Colle+McVoy June 2006 - October 2007
Graco December 2002 - June 2006
Pearson plc January 2001 - November 2002
Conney Safety Products May 1997 - January 2001
Madison Newspapers, Inc. 1994 - 1997
Skills
Interactive Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Global Marketing, Branding & Identity, Marketing Strategy, SEM, Interactive Marketing, Art Direction, Web Analytics, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, SEO, Web Content Management, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Advertising, Content Management, User Experience, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Strategy, Online Marketing, Facebook, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Information Architecture, Blogging, Marketing
Education
Murray State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts
Cambridge High
Graco June 2012 - Present
Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC 1984 - Present
NCAA September 2014 - Present
Viking Update September 1980 - Present
Minnesota School of Business September 2002 - May 2014
Nilfisk-Advance November 2009 - June 2012
Cummins Power Generation September 1983 - November 2009
Skills
MRP, Purchasing, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Teaching, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Production Management, Supply Chain Management, Excel, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Leadership, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Production Managment
Education
Metropolitan State University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Business Administration
Minnesota School of Business 1994 — 1996
A.A.S., Business Administration
North Branch
Marvin Windows and Doors March 2015 - Present
BiPro USA November 2013 - July 2014
Graco June 2013 - October 2013
Luther College September 2010 - January 2013
Sanford Health May 2012 - September 2012
The Exchange May 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Positive Team Player, Social Media, Meeting Planning, Online Video Marketing, Work Well Independently, Film Production, Digital Photography, Microsoft Excel, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, Film Editing, Problem Solving, Advertising, iPad, Video, HRIS Database Management, Event Planning, Facebook
Education
Luther College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Graco May 2013 - Present
Mitchell Construction, Inc January 2004 - Present
Graco December 2012 - May 2013
General Mills September 2008 - September 2012
GRACO, INC October 2007 - September 2008
3M June 2002 - October 2007
RTW, INC October 1996 - June 2002
Health Risk Management October 1995 - October 1996
Allina Health Systems June 1989 - October 1995
Skills
Healthcare, Human Resources, Occupational Health..., Disease Management, Health Coaching, Healthcare Reform..., Certified Corporate..., Disability Case..., FMLA, Diabetes Management, International Travel..., Performance Management, Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Wellness, Disabilities, Benefits Administration
Education
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts degree, Health and Human Services Administration
Healthcare & Benefits Congress 2012 — 2012
Certified, Healthcare Reform Specialist
Healthcare & Benefits Congress 2012 — 2012
Certified, Corporate Wellness Specialist
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2010
completed training, Essentials of Health Coaching
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Arts degree, Human Resource Health & Safety Management
Corporate Health Systems Inc October 2013 - Present
Graco May 2012 - October 2013
Flex Compensation, Inc. June 2009 - May 2012
HR Simplified August 2008 - January 2009
Benesyst February 2008 - June 2008
Skills
COBRA, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, HIPAA, Call Center, Data Entry, Outlook, Health Insurance, FMLA, Customer Service, Lotus Notes, Insurance, Onboarding, Human Resources
Education
University of St. Thomas 2005 — 2008
BA, HR Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2003 — 2005
Delano Senior High School 1999 — 2003
SUPERVALU April 2011 - Present
SUPERVALU October 2004 - April 2011
SUPERVALU May 2000 - October 2004
Graco August 1994 - May 2000
Skills
HRIS, PeopleSoft, Business Process, Training, Business Analysis, Succession Planning, Integration, Human Resources, Onboarding, Access, Process Improvement, Analysis, Vendor Management, CRM
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1982 — 1988
BS, English, Sociology
Graco September 2010 - Present
Graco December 2004 - September 2010
Graco January 2001 - December 2004
Graco December 1995 - January 2001
Skills
Machining, Cost Reduction..., Oracle, Microsoft Office, Impromptu, Project Management, AutoCAD, Manufacturing..., GD&T, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, ISO, Engineering, FMEA
Education
University of Sioux Falls
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Sioux Falls
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Lake Area Technical Institute
Engineering/Architectural and Survey, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Danfoss Power Solutions October 2006 - Present
Cummins Power Generation November 2000 - October 2006
Graco July 1998 - November 2000
Skills
Six Sigma, Product Development, PLC, Engineering, C, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Generators, Electronics, Automation, Simulations, FMEA
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Rimini Street November 2014 - Present
JaCross LLC 2009 - Present
Cloud Sherpas February 2015 - July 2015
Graco March 2014 - 2014
Stryker December 2012 - October 2013
iRobot October 2010 - October 2012
Millipore October 1984 - November 2008
Millipore HQ January 1999 - January 2008
MILLIPORE CORPORATION January 1984 - January 2008
Nihon Millipore K.K January 1987 - January 1995
Skills
Robot, Computer Science, Integration, SQL, ERP, Process Improvement, Customer Relations, Supply Chain Management, Business Analysis, Oracle E-Business Suite, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Oracle Applications, Business Process, Oracle, Project Management, Supply Chain, Program Management, Outsourcing, Customer Service, Management, Oracle HR, Visio, Manufacturing, SDLC, Vendor Management, Software Documentation, Order Management, Business Process..., Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Software Project..., IT Strategy, Leadership
Education
Nihon University 1979 — 1982
Bachelor, Computer Science
Capstone Digital January 2014 - Present
Exact/JobBOSS April 2013 - January 2014
Edmentum June 2008 - January 2013
Edmentum September 1995 - June 2008
Graco March 1994 - August 1995
Graco September 1990 - March 1994
Skills
Customer Focus, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Salesforce.com, Windows, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Satisfaction, Documentation, SaaS, Call Center, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Technical Training, Outlook, Active Directory..., Microsoft SQL Server..., Microsoft SQL Server..., Windows 7, Leadership, Call Centers, Team Building, WebEx, Training, Quality Assurance, CRM, Management, E-Learning, XP, Technical Support, Team Leadership, Time Management, Hands-on Training, Needs Analysis, Vendor Management, Networking, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Coaching, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows XP
Education
VTC 2013 — 2013
Information Technology
element k 2010 — 2011
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
American Management Association
Customer Service, Management
Normandale Community College 1977 — 1980
A.A., Marketing
Normandale Community College 1977 — 1980
A.A., Retail Operations Management
SkillPath
Communications, Leadership, Management
Thermon Heat Tracing February 2013 - Present
HJL Inc 2011 - 2013
Wes Adhesives, Inc 2009 - 2011
Nordson Adhesive Dispensing Systems 2008 - 2009
Graco 2005 - 2008
Goldenberg Hehmeyer Trading Co Ltd 2004 - 2005
Pentair Thermal Management 1999 - 2004
Skills
Account Management, Solution Selling, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Key Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Energy, Product Development, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Project Management, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Chart Industries November 2013 - Present
Graco January 2013 - May 2013
University of Minnesota Duluth May 2012 - August 2012
The Inn on Lake Superior June 2011 - August 2011
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum June 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Engineering, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, ANSYS, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Catia, CAD, English, Microsoft Excel, Inventor, Finite Element Analysis, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2008 — 2013
BS, Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2007 — 2008
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Self-employed January 2009 - Present
Graco August 1990 - November 1997
Skills
As a Tax Professional I..., about their income..., accurate and detail...
Education
National American University-Bloomington 2013 — 2016
Associate’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, SOPHMORE
Novartis September 2013 - Present
Sandoz (formerly Fougera Pharmaceuticals) February 2012 - September 2013
Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. January 2008 - February 2012
Bayer HealthCare August 2006 - December 2007
Bradley Pharmaceuticals January 2002 - July 2006
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc June 1998 - May 2001
California Products Corporation October 1996 - February 1998
3M April 1989 - October 1996
Graco May 1988 - March 1989
Unilever March 1986 - May 1988
Skills
Dermatology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Cardiology, Global Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Pharmaceutics, Clinical Trials, Market Access, Commercialization
Education
Long Island University 1986 — 1992
MBA, Management
Pace University - Lubin School of Business 1982 — 1984
BBA, Marketing
Rockland Community College 1980 — 1982
AAS, Business Administration
Pentair plc September 2014 - Present
Pentair November 2013 - Present
Pentair Ltd October 2011 - Present
TYCO Valves and Controls May 2004 - January 2012
Tyco Flow Control March 2002 - May 2005
Tyco Flow Control August 2000 - June 2002
Tyco Flow Control February 2000 - August 2000
Eaton Hydraulics 1997 - 2000
Caire Medical 1996 - 1997
Graco 1994 - 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 14001, EHS, Occupational Health, Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Management, ISO, Training, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Project Management, Safety Management..., Industrial Safety, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, 5S, Change Management, Quality Management, Leadership, Kaizen, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Manufacturing..., Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain, Energy, Value Stream Mapping, Quality System, Global Sourcing, DMAIC, Industrial Engineering, Ergonomics, Procurement, Team Leadership, Factory, Process Improvement, Industrial Hygiene, Behavior Based Safety, Environmental Auditing, Risk Assessment
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1989 — 1991
MS, MFG Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1988 — 1989
BS, Automotive
Graco January 2013 - Present
Ceridian January 2011 - November 2012
Pearson March 2010 - December 2010
Starkey Labs July 2009 - March 2010
Pearson April 2008 - July 2009
Merrill September 2005 - March 2008
Starkey Labs December 2004 - September 2005
Valspar March 2004 - November 2004
Graco December 2003 - April 2004
Advanstar February 2004 - February 2004
Skills
Oracle Reports, XML Publisher, PL/SQL, Oracle, Oracle Forms, Purchase Orders, Inventory, CRM, GL, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Accounts Payable, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications
Education
University of St. Thomas 1989 — 1993
Masters, Management Information Systems
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1985
B.S. Computer Science, Computer Science, Business
Deloitte August 2015 - Present
Graco August 2011 - July 2015
Keys of Paradise LLC January 2009 - January 2015
Smiths Medical August 2010 - June 2011
Smiths Medical January 2010 - August 2010
Smiths Medical April 2006 - January 2010
Smiths Medical June 2005 - April 2006
Ingersoll-Rand Corporation, Thermo King and Hussmann October 2002 - June 2005
Ingersoll Rand, Thermo King and Hussmann October 2002 - June 2005
Ingersoll Rand 2001 - 2005
Skills
HRIS, Oracle HR, Business Analysis, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Process Improvement, ERP, Performance Management, Microsoft Excel, Compensation & Benefit, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Payroll, Oracle Applications, Oracle, Management, Personnel Management, Business Process, Employee Training, Training, Leadership, Software Documentation, Access, Business Intelligence, Visio, Integration, Consulting, Talent Management, Program Management, Project Management, Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Relations, Change Management, Onboarding, Oracle E-Business Suite, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Hiring, Analysis, Vendor Management, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, Testing, Business Process..., Team Building, Interviews, Succession Planning
Education
Metropolitan State University 2004 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management and Services
Graco October 2012 - Present
Metropolitan State University 2012 - Present
Graco December 2011 - October 2012
Goodwill/Easter Seals September 2011 - January 2012
Graco December 2010 - August 2011
So. St. Paul, West St. Paul & Mendota Heights Public Schools; Sunny Hollow Montessori January 2009 - November 2010
Thrivent Financial February 2008 - August 2008
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota October 2007 - January 2008
Dog Days Inc. July 2004 - September 2007
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN March 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Onboarding, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Strategy, College Recruiting, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement
Education
Metropolitan State University
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance
WAW
Diversified Dynamics Corp September 2013 - Present
Diversified Dynamics Corp September 2009 - September 2013
Midwest Pug Rescue - MN Division September 2009 - November 2011
Graco February 2000 - September 2009
Apple, Inc. 2005 - 2009
LaserMaster 1992 - 1994
Skills
Brand Implementation, Direct Mail, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Graphics, Brand Development, Brand Management, Advertising, Image Manipulation, Integrated Marketing, Photography, Digital Photography, Mac, QuarkXPress, Packaging, Corporate Identity, Typography, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Layout, Catalogs, Brochures, Concept Development, Pre-press, Logo Design, Adobe Acrobat, Collateral, Interaction Design, Image Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Creative Strategy, Art, InDesign, Vector Illustration, Flash, Posters, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Illustrator, Web Design, Business Cards, Creative Services
Education
Luther College
Osmanski Eye Care July 2011 - Present
US Army October 2008 - July 2011
Graco January 2002 - March 2003
College Pro Painters October 1998 - October 2001
Skills
Retina, Treatment, Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Trauma, Injury, Eyewear, Diabetes
Education
New England College of Optometry 2004 — 2008
Doctorate of Optometry, Optometry
University of Rhode Island 1995 — 1998
BA, Biology
Graco June 1995 - Present
Tool Products June 1986 - June 1996
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1982
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1975 — 1980
BS, Mathematics
Stratasys May 2014 - Present
FICO March 2007 - May 2014
Twin Cities Financial Oracle Applications User Group at TCFOAUG January 2008 - January 2014
Graco 1998 - 2007
Skills
Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Oracle Discoverer, SQL, Oracle Applications, PL/SQL, ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, Requirements Gathering
Education
University of St. Thomas 2013 — 2013
Mini Master of Business Analysis
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor of Science, Technical Writing
Graco June 2008 - Present
GMAC ResCap July 2007 - June 2008
GMAC ResCap June 2005 - June 2007
American Express Financial Advisors August 2003 - June 2005
Skills
FX, Cash, Cash Flow, Forecasting, Investments, Funding, Corporate Treasury, Cash Flow Forecasting, ACH, Banking Relationships, Treasury Management, Liquidity, Cash Management, Wire, Money Market, Hedging, FX Options
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1987 — 1991
BS, Finance/Investments
Sun Country Airlines November 2013 - Present
Pinnacle Airlines, Inc. January 2012 - November 2013
Mesaba Airlines April 2007 - January 2012
ACMI (Gyrus ACMI) August 2006 - April 2007
Graco December 2004 - August 2006
Interface LLC September 1999 - December 2004
Genuine Parts Company (NAPA Auto Parts) September 1996 - September 1999
Skills
Transportation, Aviation, Airlines, Team Building, Logistics, Commercial Aviation, Customer Service, Aircraft, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Flights, Piloting, Training, Flight Planning, flight instruction, Hazardous Materials..., IATA, DOT Compliance, management, Aviation Security, Flight Safety, Civil Aviation, Airports, Aerospace, Multi-engine, Management, Flight Training
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Graco March 2015 - Present
Graco February 2013 - March 2015
Graco January 2011 - January 2013
ADC February 2010 - January 2011
ADC May 2009 - January 2010
Grant Thornton September 2005 - May 2009
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA
Marquette University 2001 — 2005
BSBA, Accounting & Finance
Graco September 2013 - Present
Graco September 2008 - September 2013
Graco September 2005 - September 2008
Education
Monmouth University 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Penn State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
Nordson SEALANT EQUIPMENT August 2012 - Present
Sealant Equipment and Engineering, Inc. January 2004 - July 2012
Graco January 1990 - December 2003
Pyles Industries January 1971 - December 1989
Skills
Automotive, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sales Management, Product Management, Adhesives
Education
Lawrence Technological University
Mechanical Engineering
Siena Heights University
BS, Business, Marketing
SPTRFA September 2011 - Present
Freelance Graphic Designer January 2010 - Present
Carleton College September 2011 - June 2012
Graco September 2010 - August 2011
Minnesota State University Moorhead January 2007 - May 2010
Minnesota State University Moorhead March 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Design, Branding, Social Media, Concepting, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Packaging, Web Design, Concepts, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Business Cards, Photoshop, Creative Direction, HTML, WordPress, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Interaction Design, Layout, Art, Illustration, Graphics
Education
Illustration Master Class (IMC) 2012 — 2012
Illustration
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2004 — 2008
BA, Graphic Design, Art History
The Toro Company June 2013 - Present
The Toro Company March 2000 - June 2013
Graco June 1998 - March 2000
Transport 21, Inc February 1998 - June 1998
EcoWater Systems LLC November 1996 - February 1998
McGladrey January 1993 - November 1996
Skills
Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Certified Internal..., Auditing, Risk Management, Management, Analysis, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Team Building, Due Diligence, Finance, Financial Accounting, Policy, Enterprise Risk..., Tax, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Cash Management, Financial Modeling, SAP, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Business Analysis, Internal Controls
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2012 — 2012
None, Minnesota Executive Program, N/A
Metropolitan State University 1989 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1982 — 1984
Finance
Acuity Brands May 2015 - Present
Graco 2010 - April 2015
Graco 2007 - 2010
Larson King, LLP 2002 - 2007
Larson King, LLP 2000 - 2002
Novartis Seeds, Inc. 1997 - 2000
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Trials, Appeals, Mediation, Compliance Management, Legal Compliance, Securities, Commercial Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1999 — 2002
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 1999
B.S., Scientific and Technical Communication with a minor in Political Science
TURCK Inc. December 2013 - Present
Graco July 2013 - October 2013
Pentair May 2012 - July 2013
Honduras General Consulate in NY August 2007 - January 2010
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Engineering, AutoCAD, Production Planning, Industrial Engineering, FMEA, Kaizen
Education
NYU 2008 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Manufacturing Engineering
Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana 1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
Dawa Solutions Group, LLC. September 1999 - Present
Mainstream Investors, LLC March 2013 - Present
Cut Bluff Capital September 2014 - Present
Graco December 1998 - May 2002
Systems Resources Consulting September 1996 - November 1998
AmeriData / GE Capital IT Solutions February 1994 - September 1996
ZEOS International July 1992 - February 1994
Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales, Team Building, Process Improvement, Marketing, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Strategy, Project Management, Event Planning, Management, Business Planning, Leadership, Program Management, Entrepreneurship, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Coaching, Business Strategy, Small Business, Marketing Strategy, Real Estate, Start-ups, Business Development, Management Consulting, Leadership Development
Education
Metropolitan State University
BA, Management Information Systems
PayLogic May 2010 - Present
n.a 2010 - 2010
n.a 2010 - 2010
Columbia Shelving & Mirror April 2008 - September 2009
Graco March 2000 - March 2007
Skills
Key Account Management, National Accounts, Sales Management, Selling, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Product Development, Account Management, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Management, Negotiation, Training, Marketing
Education
Marquette University 1956 — 1959
None, Marketing & Finance
Smiths Medical November 2014 - Present
Gander Mountain April 2013 - April 2014
Best Buy Company July 2012 - April 2013
Graco September 2010 - July 2012
Best Buy January 2006 - September 2010
Airlift Company June 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, Retail, Process Improvement, Demand Planning, CPFR, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Supply Chain Operations, Purchasing, Procurement, Collaborative Problem..., Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing Operations, Customer Service, Merchandising, Inventory Analysis, E3, Oracle Applications, Negotiation, Production Planning, Materials Management, Bill of Materials, S&OP implementation, Oracle, MRP, ERP, ASCP, APICS, Microsoft Office, Budgets, P
Education
Metropolitan State University 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Michigan State University 2004 — 2005
BS, Applied Engineering Sciences
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
BA, Supply Chain Management
University of Chicago Medical Center March 2012 - Present
University of Chicago Medical Center August 2011 - March 2012
Loyola University Medical Center May 2011 - July 2011
Loyola University Medical Center November 2010 - July 2011
TradingPartners October 2010 - November 2010
TradingPartners September 2009 - October 2010
GreenGymStore.com February 2009 - September 2009
Graco September 2007 - September 2009
Graco June 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Global Sourcing, eSourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Management, Healthcare, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Sourcing, Negotiation, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Materials Management, Six Sigma, Supplier Development
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2006 — 2011
MBA, Business and Healthcare Management
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors in Science, Applied Engineering Sciences w/ Supply Chain Management
Billion Automotive November 2014 - Present
Sioux Steel Company June 2007 - October 2014
Graco September 2005 - April 2007
Midcom July 1995 - September 2005
Skills
Succession Planning, Human Resources, Performance Management, HRIS, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration, College Recruiting, Training, Team Building, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, Leadership Development, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management
Education
Miami University 1990 — 1992
Masters, Political Science
Wichita State University 1986 — 1989
Bachelors, Political Science
Graco May 2014 - Present
3GMarketing Group January 2015 - Present
Short Design June 1994 - Present
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Non-Profit Communications June 1994 - Present
Skille Design January 1987 - March 1994
Skills
Creative Strategy, Branding & Identity, Creative Concept Design, Creative Mangement, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Photo Direction, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Typography, Packaging, Copywriting, Graphics, Layout, Advertising, Retail, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Motion Graphics/Video..., Electronic Illustration
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science, Design major/Illustration minor - summa cum laude
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Study of Illustration, Sculpture, Design & Film
UC Riverside
Study of Fine and Studio Arts
Graco August 2008 - Present
Viking Engineering August 1999 - August 2008
Process Technology 1996 - 1999
Process Technology 1996 - 1999
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Machine Design, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1993 — 1996
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Medivators September 2014 - Present
Vision-Ease Lens November 2011 - September 2014
Vision-Ease Lens August 2009 - November 2011
Graco October 2008 - January 2009
Thermo Fisher Scientific January 2005 - October 2008
PUR Water Purification, a Procter & Gamble Company June 1998 - December 2003
Wagner Spray Tech 1992 - 1998
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, MRP, Supplier Quality, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Leadership
Education
Metropolitan State University
BS, Business Administration
Graco December 2014 - Present
Graco June 2008 - December 2014
Hewlett-Packard February 2006 - June 2008
QI Systems Inc October 2004 - October 2005
Hutchinson Technology July 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Solidworks, Pro Engineer, GD&T, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Product Development, Testing, Product Design, Matlab, R&D, FMEA, Machining, Geometric Dimensioning, PTC Creo
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2012 — 2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Michigan Technological University 2000 — 2004
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Graco August 2010 - Present
Graco July 1996 - August 2010
Reinikka and Associates May 1995 - June 1996
Enpath Medical 1991 - 1995
Physical Electronics 1987 - 1991
Skills
Active Learning, Webinars, InDesign, Writing, Podcasting, Instructional Design, Blended Learning, Distance Learning, E-Learning, Training, Project Management, Change Management, Technical Training, Manufacturing, Management, Learning Management..., Technical Writing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Organizational..., Engineering, Product Launch, Product Training, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Product Development, Employee Training, Leadership, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Toastmasters, Public Speaking, Teamwork
Education
Michigan Technological University 1981 — 1983
BS, Mechanical Engineering
SPA Associates, LLC January 2011 - Present
Midwest Industrial Supply 2009 - January 2011
Graco 2008 - 2009
Graco 2005 - 2008
Liquid Control Corp. 2000 - 2005
Liquid Control Corp. 1983 - 2000
Skills
Operations Management, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality Management, ISO, Management, Training, Project Management, Purchasing, Strategy, Engineering, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Process Improvement, Sales, Quality Assurance, ERP, Supply Chain, Logistics
Education
Malone University 2001 — 2002
BA, Management Systems
Stark State Technical College 1985 — 1990
AAS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Louisville 1975 — 1979
Multifoods 2002 - 2004
RJ Associates 2000 - 2002
Graco 1995 - 2000
Education
Metropolitan State University 1992 — 1995
Bachelors, Human Resources
Surescripts LLC Information Security ConsultantBlue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaJuly 2013 - December 2013
Medication Management Systems (MMS), Inc March 2012 - August 2013
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota June 2011 - March 2012
US Bank January 2011 - February 2011
OptumHealth April 2009 - December 2010
Graco July 1999 - January 2009
GRACO, INC January 1999 - January 2009
Dayton's March 1996 - June 1999
DIVERSIFIED PHARMACEUTICALS January 1995 - January 1996
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MN - St. Paul, MN January 1989 - January 1994
Skills
COBOL, EDI, TSO, Mainframe, CICS, JCL, MS Project, SDLC, Endevor, Visio, DB2, SQL, Access, Fileaid, SharePoint, FTP, Agile, Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Waterfall, Change Management, Scrum, RightFax, Query Analyzer, ISPF, Accounts Receivable, UltraEdit, Lotus Notes, Application Development, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Testing, MVS, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Oracle University 2003 — 2003
Oracle EDI Gateway Training
University of St. Thomas 2003 — 2003
EDI Mini Course
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
BS Computer Science
BS, Comp Sci
Graco September 2006 - March 2012
Graco Ohio October 2008 - March 2009
Education
Marietta College 2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Advertising and Public Relations Major. Spanish Minor
Graco 2011 - Present
Donaldson Company, Inc. 2004 - 2009
SPX Corporation 2003 - 2004
CAB Construction 2002 - 2002
Skills
Product Development, Automotive, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Machining, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Smiths Medical January 2011 - Present
Graco April 2010 - January 2011
Buhler Inc. July 2008 - October 2008
Gladwin Machinery April 2006 - July 2008
People's Electric March 2005 - April 2006
Amano McGann August 1999 - January 2004
Skills
Oscilloscope, Micrometer, Veneers, Process Scheduler, Software Installation, Engineering, Electro-mechanical, Networking, Pneumatics, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Technical Support, Customer Service, Cnc, Logistics, Root Cause Analysis, Forklift Operator, Testing, Field Service, Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Machinery, Troubleshooting, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Six Sigma, Electronics, Maintenance & Repair
Education
Metropolitan State University 2012 — 2015
In Process, Management Information Systems and Services
North Hennepin Community College 2010 — 2012
AA, Computer Science
Dunwoody 1997 — 2003
Diploma, Applied Electronic Technology
Fujifilm Graphic Systems August 2002 - Present
FUJIFILM Sericol USA, Inc. 2002 - Present
Praxair 1999 - 2001
Graco 1989 - 1999
Education
University of Colorado Denver 1993 — 1995
MBA, Marketing
Metropolitan State University of Denver
BS, Finance
Datacard Group November 2008 - Present
Vision Ease Lens 2007 - 2008
Stratasys 2004 - 2007
Celestica/Manufacturer's Services Ltd. 2000 - 2004
Graco 1999 - 2000
Select Comfort 1993 - 1999
Worum Chemical 1987 - 1993
Skills
Purchasing, Electricians, Product Development, Sourcing, Injection Molding, PCB design, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Engineering, New Business Development, Program Management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing
Education
Metropolitan State University
BS Business, Business
Graco May 2011 - Present
Starkey Hearing Technologies October 2008 - May 2011
Starkey Hearing Technologies May 2001 - October 2008
Starkey Hearing Technologies February 1996 - May 2001
Katun Corporation June 1985 - February 1996
Skills
Purchasing, Order Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, MRP, Strategy, Oracle, Business Process, Supply Chain, Oracle Applications, Strategic Sourcing, Management, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1980 — 1985
Bachelors
Graco July 2015 - Present
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP June 2012 - July 2015
Medtronic July 2010 - June 2012
Hollingsworth & Funk, LLC August 2006 - July 2010
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patent Drafting, Patents, Intellectual Property, Licensing, Patentability, Trademarks, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Trade Secrets, Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Trademark Infringement, Invention
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2003 — 2006
J.D., Law
Marquette University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Biomedical Engineering with Mechanical Engineering Focus
Emerson Process Management January 2015 - Present
Graco August 2014 - January 2015
Datacard Group April 2014 - August 2014
Jostens January 2014 - April 2014
Emerson Process Management June 2011 - January 2014
Motorola December 2009 - February 2011
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Order Management, Supply Chain Management, Order to Cash, Supply Chain, Procure-to-Pay, Software Documentation, Bill of Materials, Testing, Manufacturing, Gap Analysis, ERP, Business Process, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Business Analysis, SDLC
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2001 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.)
Kuvempu Vishwavidyanilaya 1997 — 2000
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Graco January 2000 - Present
Skills
Troubleshooting, Testing, Product Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1992 — 1997
BS, Business Administration
US Figure Skating January 2005 - Present
Three Rivers Figure Skating Club January 1995 - Present
Graco 1971 - 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Process Improvement, Customer Relations, Operations Management, Public Speaking, Budgets, Customer Service, Leadership, Coaching, Program Management, Event Planning, Management, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1963 — 1967
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Zimmer Spine 1999 - 2009
Graco 1993 - 1999
Apdyne Medical Company 1996 - 1997
Tectonics Companies, Inc. 1990 - 1993
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Product Launch, Teamwork, Engineering, Mechanical Design, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing, R&D, Design Control, Quality System, Biomedical Engineering, Product Design, FDA, ISO 13485, PTC Creo, Design for Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Metropolitan State University
BA
Herzing University
Associate Certificate
Graco ISSBurlington Northern Santa Fe corp.1978 - 1997
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1976 — 1978
BA, Computer Science, Mathamatics
Graco July 2015 - Present
Rosemount Inc (Emerson Process Management) January 2014 - June 2015
Emerson Process Management April 2012 - January 2014
Emerson Process Management June 2010 - April 2012
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. April 2008 - April 2010
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. August 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, Spreadsheets, Accounting, PeopleSoft, Inventory Management, Data Entry, Outlook, File Management, Process Improvement, Forecasting
Education
St. Catherine University 2010 — 2013
B.S., Accounting
Minnesota School of Business 2009 — 2010
AAS, Management Accounting
Braun Intertec January 2013 - April 2013
Allen Interactions June 2010 - September 2012
Burns Engineering Inc. February 2001 - April 2010
National Computer Systems March 1994 - February 2001
National Computer Systems February 1990 - March 1994
Honeywell Process Solutions January 1974 - February 1990
Graco August 1972 - January 1974
Skills
Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Team Building, Financial Modeling, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flow, Process Improvement, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Mergers, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Project Accounting
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1982 — 1986
MBA, Business Administration
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 1968 — 1972
BS, Accounting
Graco March 2013 - Present
Graco August 2008 - March 2013
Graco May 2005 - August 2008
Milbank Manufacturing Milbank PowerGen October 1996 - July 1998
Pentair November 1989 - June 1996
Strom Engineering March 1989 - November 1989
TSP One, Inc. - Architecture Engineering Planning June 1987 - March 1989
Skills
Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Product Design, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, PTC Creo, FMEA, Mechanical Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
Normandale Community College 2000 — 2002
Mechanical Engineering
University of Kansas 1998 — 1999
Mechanical Engineering
Rochester Community and Technical College 1985 — 1987
Drafting Design Technology
Berkley Risk Administrators November 2006 - Present
Cub Foods August 2005 - August 2006
Minneapolis Community and Technical College September 2004 - August 2005
Graco June 2004 - August 2004
Education
Metropolitan State University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Minneapolis Business College 2005 — 2006
Associate of Applied Science, Office Administration
Bondhus Corporation May 2010 - Present
Graco April 1997 - July 2008
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Management, Energy, New Business Development, Account Management, Pricing, Negotiation, Sales Operations, International Sales, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Selling, Direct Sales, Purchasing
Education
Nicholls State University
Graco November 2011 - Present
Graco July 2008 - November 2011
Graco March 2005 - July 2008
Gusmer November 1999 - March 2005
Gusmer January 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Product Launch, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Program Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Training, Training Delivery, Instructor-led Training, Hands-on Training, Technical Training, Design for Manufacturing, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, International Marketing, Pricing, Engineering
Education
Malone College 2009 — 2011
Masters, MBA
The College of New Jersey 1991 — 1995
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Graco March 2012 - Present
Pentair Technical Products July 2010 - March 2012
Pentair Technical Products January 2009 - July 2010
Pentair Technical Products December 2004 - January 2009
Parker Hannifin September 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Project Management, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, FMEA, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, 5S, Process Improvement, DMAIC, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Kanban, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., MRP, Process Engineering, Quality System
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Automotive Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering
Mounds View High School 1989 — 1993
High School Diploma
Kerr Corporation April 2009 - Present
Kerr Corporation May 2004 - Present
Kerr Corporation September 1998 - May 2004
Kerr Corporation September 1992 - September 1998
Graco September 1981 - June 1992
Skills
MRP, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Accuracy, Physical Inventory, Demand Forecasting, Master Scheduling, ERP Oracle, APICS, APS Oracle, APICS Workshop..., Product Development, Materials Management, Production Planning
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services
Michigan State University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Plasticology February 2010 - Present
Tool Maker Tendaire Industries 2006 - 2010
Graco 2003 - 2006
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Plastics, Injection Molding, Six Sigma, SPC
Education
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Machine Tool Diploma
Magid Glove & Safety March 2010 - Present
PPG Industries September 2008 - February 2010
Graco July 2002 - June 2008
Skills
Apparel, Industrial Safety, Sales, Sales Operations, Pricing, Disposables, P&L Management, Product Development, Sales Management, Forecasting, P&L, Purchasing, Merchandising, New Business Development, Key Account Development
Education
Mercy College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Owens & Minor November 2007 - Present
RWL Water AEROMIX January 2000 - Present
Graco February 2005 - September 2007
Luther Brookdale Chevrolet, Buick Pontiac GMC October 2003 - June 2005
Education
Minnesota School of Business-Brooklyn Center 2009 — 2013
Associates degree in bussiness management
Champlin Park 2001 — 2004
High school deploma, generals
Graco January 1987 - Present
Skills
Sales Management, Product Development, Key Account Management, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Pricing, B2B, Product Launch, Product Marketing, International Sales, Market Development, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Newberry College 1978 — 1982
Graco November 2007 - Present
Curtis 1000 March 1992 - November 2007
Skills
Product Launch, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Strategy, Forecasting, Market Planning, Segmentation, Go-to-market Strategy, Multi-channel Marketing, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, P, Six Sigma
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Management
Amazon August 2012 - Present
Graco May 2011 - August 2012
Self -Employed January 2009 - May 2011
University of Michigan January 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Employee Relations, Payroll, Applicant Tracking..., Performance Management, Strategic HR, HR Policies, Team Building, Recruiting, College Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Project Management, HR Project Management, Kronos Timekeeping, Employee Benefits, HR Management
Education
The University of Findlay 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration
Lourdes College 2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Management/Marketing
Linnenwood Spirit and Supplies Shoppe June 2013 - May 2015
Euromair Distribution June 2014 - July 2014
Hotel/Restaurant - Les Voyageurs August 2010 - August 2013
BCME - Arkea Groupe November 2010 - November 2010
Graco June 2010 - July 2010
Euromair January 2010 - January 2010
Skills
Customer Service, International Marketing, English, French, Retail Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Spanish, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Management, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Leadership, Teamwork
Education
Lindenwood University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor, Business Administration + emphasis in Marketing
Groupe Merkure - Aix en Provence - France 2009 — 2011
BTS, International Business/Trade/Commerce
ALMACO August 2014 - Present
Master Tool & Die December 2013 - August 2014
Graco June 2013 - December 2013
Perbix Machine Company, Inc. September 2012 - June 2013
Skills
CNC Programming, CNC Operation, Machining, Precision Machining, Inspection, HSMWorks, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Machine Tools, CNC
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Finishing Brands - a Carlisle Company November 2012 - Present
Graco March 2012 - November 2012
ITW Ransburg January 2012 - March 2012
Skills
SolidWorks
Education
Monroe County Community College 2010 — 2012
Associates of Applied Science in Electrical & Computer Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering