Grainger Company
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DescriptionW. W. Grainger, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 industrial supply company founded in 1927 in Chicago by William W. Grainger. He founded the company in order to provide consumers with access to a consistent supply of motors. CEO: Donald G. Macpherson (1 Oct 2016–) Headquarters: Lake Forest, Illinois, United States Revenue: 10.42 billion USD (2017) Subsidiaries: Zoro Tools, Inc., Acklands Grainger,
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Grainger Employees
Grainger April 2013 - Present
Grainger March 2010 - April 2013
VOA Associates Incorporated June 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Interior Architecture, Space planning, AutoCAD, Sustainable Design, Project Management, Design Research, Space Planning, Architectural Design, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Interior Design, Furniture, Customer Service
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Department of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects
DePaul University 2002 — 2003
Marketing
Accenture Interactive February 2015 - Present
Performics September 2013 - January 2015
Performics June 2013 - August 2013
Grainger September 2012 - June 2013
MCHC September 2011 - April 2012
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney September 2010 - September 2011
Chicago Loop Alliance February 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Conjoint Analysis, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Presentation Development, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Management, Business Writing, Perceptual Mapping, Sales Process, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Creative Strategy, Marketing Management, Google Adwords, CRM databases, Sales Leads, Aprimo, Performance Based..., Copywriting, Marketing, Social Media
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Honors Integrated Marketing Education
Grainger July 2015 - Present
ADP October 2014 - July 2015
Republic Services Inc July 2011 - October 2014
US Cellular September 2006 - March 2011
Skills
Training, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Recruiting, Management, Strategy, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Human Resources, Organizational..., Coaching, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, CRM, Marketing, Analysis, Retail, Customer Retention
Education
DePaul University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Leadership
Tougaoloo College 1989 — 1993
Grainger July 2013 - Present
Skills
Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, E-commerce, Entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership, Team Building, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Digital Strategy, Program Development, Business Development, Data Analysis, Lean Thinking, Marketing Communications, Database Marketing, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Web Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Information Technology, Information Security, CRM, Direct Marketing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Colorado Boulder 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree
Culver Military Academy 1999 — 2002
High School
Grainger February 2014 - Present
Home Instead Senior Care June 2013 - February 2014
Roberto's Mexican Food, Inc. August 2012 - February 2013
Culver's Restaurant May 2008 - June 2012
Skills
Social Services, Psychology, Mental Health, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Adolescents, Research, Group Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology, Motivational..., Psychotherapy, Child Development, Cpr Certified
Education
Grand Canyon University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Des Moines Area Community College 2010 — 2012
Grainger April 2013 - Present
Grainger August 2011 - March 2013
W.W. Grainger November 2003 - August 2011
W.W. Grainger March 2001 - November 2003
W.W. Grainger November 1998 - March 2001
Arthur Andersen 2000 - 2001
Grainger October 1995 - November 1998
Skills
Account Management, Accounts Payable, Change Management, Cost Accounting, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, Management, Materials Management, Process Improvement, SAP, Supply Chain, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Strategic Planning, Forecasting
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2000
MBA, Finance
Wheaton College 1991 — 1995
BS, Biology
Grainger January 2015 - Present
TEKsystems August 2013 - October 2014
Medsave Healthcare July 2012 - August 2012
Nourish Organics June 2012 - July 2012
DePaul University First Year Program June 2010 - October 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Facebook, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Marketing, Leadership, Research, Event Planning, Outlook, Customer Service, Recruiting
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Notre Dame High School
Grainger March 2013 - Present
W.W. Grainger April 2011 - Present
W.W. Grainger September 2009 - April 2011
W.W. Grainger July 2008 - September 2009
W.W. Grainger June 1999 - July 2008
Skills
Project Coordination, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, People Management, SAP, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Management, Customer Service, Analysis, Sales, Project Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Team Leadership, Inventory Control, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Procurement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Forecasting, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Business Process, Budgets, Business Process..., Access, Leadership, Vendor Management, Sales Operations, Change Management, Project Management, Customer Satisfaction, Logistics, Product Management, Training, Demand Planning, Supply Management, Warehouse Management, Operational Excellence, Strategy
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2013
Business, Supply Chain Management
UNIVERSAL CO-STARS LLC January 2010 - Present
SOPRA LLC January 2003 - Present
Grainger December 2012 - August 2014
USA Wireless Solutions March 2008 - November 2009
Agilent Technologies September 2000 - January 2003
Bell Labs Lucent Technologies September 1996 - August 2000
Argonne National Laboratory July 1991 - August 1996
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Leadership, B2B, Product Marketing, Management Consulting, Customer Support, New Business Development, Pre-Sale Support, Team Leadership, Published Author, Coaching, Mentoring, Consumer Packaged Goods..., Workshop Facilitation, New Product Roll Out, Training Delivery, Training & Development, Training Facilitation
Education
DeVry University-Illinois
Bachelor's degree
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
MBA
Self-employed August 2012 - Present
Grainger September 2014 - Present
Office of City Clerk Susana Mendoza January 2013 - September 2014
Arc Worldwide June 2012 - August 2012
Quadw International January 2012 - June 2012
RR Donnelley June 2010 - October 2011
DeVry University July 2009 - June 2010
United States Marine Corps August 2003 - August 2007
Skills
Web Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Photography, Digital Photography, Email Marketing, SEO, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom, HTML 5, WordPress, Mac, CSS3, Webmaster Services, CSS, JavaScript, OS X, User Interface Design, Front-end Development, User Experience, Image Manipulation, Multimedia, Front-end
Education
DeVry University 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Applied Science degree, Multimedia Design & Development Current
DeVry University 2007 — 2009
Associates of Applied Science degree, Web Graphic Design
The Grove, Inc.(TGI) February 2015 - Present
Plexus August 2008 - September 2014
Plexus Corp. April 2004 - August 2008
Grainger 2003 - 2004
Knowles Electronics December 2001 - December 2002
Motorola Mobility April 1994 - October 2001
Skills
Warehouse Management, Electronics..., Performance Management, Inventory Control, MRP, WMS Implementations, JDE Enterprise One, Oracle SQL, Statistics, medical device..., Medical Devices, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Leadership, Project Planning, Business Process..., Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement
Education
DePaul University 1995 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management and Supervision
DePaul University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Niles West High School 1984 — 1986
Grainger December 2011 - Present
Grainger April 2009 - December 2011
Grainger September 2005 - April 2009
Jewel Food Stores 1998 - 2005
Skills
Communication, SAP, Team Leadership, Coaching, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, Sales, Customer Retention, Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, Call Centers, Leadership, Sales Process
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Buiness Management
Grainger September 2014 - Present
Walgreens August 2014 - Present
Walgreens August 2014 - September 2014
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Microsoft Excel, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Editing, Social Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Fundraising, Teamwork, Customer Service, Community Outreach
Education
DePauw University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Conflict Studies
Grainger July 2012 - Present
Grainger August 2006 - June 2012
Grainger Industrial Supply January 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Pricing, Strategic Sourcing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Grainger February 2013 - Present
Nokia Siemens Networks 2010 - 2012
Motorola Mobility 2008 - 2010
Motorola Mobility 2004 - 2008
Motorola Solutions 1998 - 2004
Unilever 1992 - 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Supply Chain..., Telecommunications, Supplier Development, Continuous Improvement, Sourcing, Program Management, Reverse Logistics, Product Management, SAP, Logistics
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1996 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Grainger October 2015 - Present
Grainger August 2013 - Present
Grainger March 2009 - August 2013
Clear Channel March 2007 - March 2009
Car Toys June 2000 - March 2007
Skills
Energy Efficiency, Inventory Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Industrial Safety, Healthcare, Account Management, Sales Process, Success Driven, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Sales, Restaurant Reviews, Tenacious, Solution Selling, CRM, Sales Operations, B2B, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Customer Retention, Advertising, Selling, Pricing, Outside Sales, P&L Management, Contract Negotiation, Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Key Account Development, Customer Satisfaction, Selling Skills, Building Relationships
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management
Essentra Components March 2015 - Present
Rydin Decal 2014 - 2014
Weil Cadillac 2013 - 2014
Grainger 2006 - 2012
ADP Dealer Services 2004 - 2006
Skills
Strategic Planning, Creative Problem Solving, Situation Analysis, Consultative Selling, Team Leadership, Account Management, Data Analysis, Sales Management, B2B, Supply Chain Management, Team Building, Selling, Contract Negotiations, Mentoring, Attention To Detail, Territory Management, Dedication to..., Training & Development, Problem Solving, Territory Growth, Inside Sales, Crisis Management, SAP, Pandemic Planning, USGBC, Sales Force Development, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Employee Training, Sales, Sales Process, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Presentations, Sales Operations, Solution Selling, CRM, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Selling Skills, Change Management, Time Management, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Marketing, P&L Management, Outside Sales, Building Relationships, Key Account Development, Pricing
Education
DeVry University
Telecommunications Management, 3.75
Florida Atlantic University
Mass Communications Curriculum
Grainger June 2012 - Present
Grainger June 2011 - June 2012
Grainger International June 2008 - June 2011
Grainger International March 1998 - June 2008
W.W. Grainger June 1995 - March 1998
Allied Safety, Div of W.W. Grainger June 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Global Sourcing, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1997 — 1998
Masters, Business Administration
DePaul University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Brady Corporation September 2014 - Present
Brady Corporation January 2014 - September 2014
OpenBI, LLC July 2013 - January 2014
Grainger March 2011 - July 2013
Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Business Analytics, Tableau, Pricing Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Analytics, Market Research, Vendavo, Entrepreneurship
Education
DePaul University 2015 — 2015
Certificate, Predictive Analytics
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2011
MBA, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Purdue University 2002 — 2006
BS, Economics
Grainger November 2013 - Present
Grainger October 2012 - November 2013
W.W. Grainger June 2012 - October 2012
W.W. Grainger September 2006 - May 2012
Tablecraft Products Company March 2002 - December 2005
ACCO Brands April 1996 - August 2001
Quills Office Supplies August 1996 - April 1997
Skills
Account Management, Sales Process, New Business Development, Sales Management, Sales, B2B, Purchasing, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Direct Sales, Contract Negotiation, Solution Selling, Cold Calling, Pricing, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Team Building, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, P&L, Team Leadership, National Accounts, Merchandising, Market Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Purchase Management, Negotiation, Marketing, Vendor Management, Product Development, Business Development, Customer Retention, Income Statement, Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Coaching, Key Account Development, Trade Shows, Salesforce.com, P&L Management, CRM, Leadership, Outside Sales, Training
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts- Business Leadership, School of New Learning
Mundelein High School 1989 — 1992
Container Exchanger September 2014 - Present
Online Media Interactive 2009 - 2014
Grainger 2007 - 2009
YMCA 2005 - 2007
Princeton Academy 2005 - 2007
Georgia Public School Systems (Gwinnett, Jackson, & Hall Counties) 2005 - 2007
DeVry University 2005 - 2007
DeVry University 2003 - 2004
DeVry University 2002 - 2003
Sprint Corporate 2001 - 2002
Skills
Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Coaching, Resume Writing, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Event Planning, Team Building, New Market Expansion, Promotional Solutions, Sales Growth, New Market Growth, Operations Management, Employee Training, Increase Productivity, Account Management, Project Management, Contract Recruitment, Student Recruiting, Corporate Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Graduate Recruitment, Recruitment Advertising, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Mac, Customer Service, Sales, Social Media, Management, Event Management, Interviews, Recruiting
Education
Liberty University 2009 — 2010
Educational Specialist (EdS), Educational Leadership
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2001 — 2002
Masters (MBA), Master of Business Administration
DeVry University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BSBA), Business Administration/Business Information Systems
International Correspondence School 1994 — 1995
Certificate of Completion, Fashion Merchandising
Kee Business College 1992 — 1993
Certificate of Completion, Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medela, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Medela, Inc. October 2012 - December 2013
Medela, Inc. October 2008 - October 2012
Grainger September 1999 - January 2005
Skills
Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Global Sourcing, Leadership Development, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Education
DeVry University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
DJL Consulting, LLC April 2015 - Present
Industrial Source Inc October 2011 - December 2014
Grainger February 2006 - September 2011
Grainger February 2004 - January 2006
Grainger October 2001 - January 2004
Grainger January 1999 - September 2001
Grainger June 1992 - December 1998
Grainger October 1990 - May 1992
Skills
Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Change Management, Operational Excellence, Vendor Management, Project Management, Forecasting, Management, Sales Management, Shipping, Distribution Center..., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Sales, Supervisory Skills, Business Process..., Negotiation, MRP, Global Sourcing, Logistics Management, Performance Management, Supply Management, SAP, Demand Planning, Training, Team Leadership, Materials Management, Account Management, Team Building, Inventory Management, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., ERP, Networking, Procurement, Inventory Control, Product Management, Volunteering
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Technical Management, Operations Management
Grainger 2013 - Present
U.S. Cellular 2011 - 2013
U.S. Cellular 2009 - 2011
U.S. Cellular 2007 - 2009
LaSalle Bank 2006 - 2007
Skills
College Recruiting, Organizational..., Onboarding, Vendor Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Change Management, Technical Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Team Building, Coaching, Training, Personnel Management, HRIS, Customer Retention, Hiring, Interviews, Conflict Resolution, Program Management, HR Consulting, Management, Process Improvement, Strategy, Management Consulting, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Performance Improvement, Strategic Planning, Career Development, Deferred Compensation, Executive Management, New Hire Orientations, Employee Training, Temporary Placement, Job Fairs, Taleo, Benefits Administration, Internet Recruiting, Behavioral Interviewing, Human Capital, Organizational Design
Education
DePaul University
B.A, Organizational Development
Gonzaga University
M.A, Organizational Leadership
AccuQuest Hearing Centers November 2014 - Present
AccuQuest Hearing Centers January 2013 - November 2014
Grainger September 2011 - December 2012
OfficeMax August 2008 - September 2011
Motorola July 2007 - August 2008
Motorola May 2006 - July 2007
Motorola April 2005 - May 2006
Motorola February 2004 - April 2005
Motorola June 2003 - February 2004
Skills
CRM, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Process Improvement, Business Development, Management, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Training, Account Management, Cold Calling, Coaching, Customer Service, Sales Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business/Commerce, General
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1999 — 2003
Undergraduate, Marketing
Bristol-Myers Squibb March 2014 - Present
Meda January 2013 - March 2014
Grainger March 2010 - January 2013
TeamHealth July 2009 - February 2010
Pfizer, Inc. January 1992 - April 2009
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals July 1989 - December 1991
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals January 1989 - June 1989
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals April 1987 - December 1988
US Navy November 1982 - March 1987
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, B2B, Hospital Sales, Business Relationship..., Managed Care, Critical Thinking, Diabetes, Leadership, Recruiting, Selling Skills, Coaching, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Sales, Talent Management, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Presentations, Allergy, Team Building, Building Relationships, Hospitals, Infectious Diseases, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Strategic Thinking, Budgets, CRM, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Marketing Strategy, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Development, Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, Sound, Strategy, Cardiology
Education
DePauw University 1978 — 1982
BA, Political Science
Northwestern Preparatory School 1977 — 1978
College Prep
Grainger March 1998 - Present
Skills
SAP ERP, Management, SAP, Testing, Analysis, SAP Implementation, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Process, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Team Leadership
Education
DePaul University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Grainger September 2014 - Present
W. W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW) 2007 - Present
National Sales Network, Charotte Chapter 2013 - 2014
Charlotte Stampede 2009 - 2012
Grainger Industrial Supply February 2005 - August 2007
Grainger Industrial Supply April 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Customer Retention, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Forecasting, Team Building, Sales Operations, Coaching, Business Coaching, National Accounts, Strategy, B2B, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Purchasing, Training, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Direct Sales, Selling, Salesforce.com, Leadership, CRM, Management, Major Accounts, Business Development, Negotiation, P&L Management, Outside Sales, Sales Force Development, Selling Skills, Qualifying Prospects, Customer Satisfaction, Industrial Distribution
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, minor Chemistry
Indiana University Bloomington 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, minor Chemistry/Biology
DePauw University
Strategic Fulfillment Group November 2006 - Present
GE Partnership Marketing Group November 2004 - November 2006
Readers Digest/Reiman Media Group April 1996 - November 2004
Grainger February 1989 - April 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Management, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Budgets, Public Speaking, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Analytics, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Contract Negotiation, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Database Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Mail, Lead Generation, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Account Management, Product Management, B2B, Web Analytics, Marketing Communications
Education
DePaul University
Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
ABS Associates May 2014 - Present
Day & Associates March 2005 - Present
Proactive Worldwide January 2011 - February 2014
The Millard Group March 2007 - May 2009
HR Partners (acquired by Gallagher Benefit Services) May 2004 - July 2007
Grainger 1998 - 2004
First Chicago NBD 1994 - 1998
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Training, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Career Development..., Customer Service, HR strategic partner, Compensations, resume writing, Career Counseling, Mock Interviews, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Resume Writing, Strategy
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1994 — 1998
MBA, Human Resources
Purdue University 1987 — 1991
B.A., Organizational Communications
McDonald's Corporation September 2013 - Present
Consultant November 2012 - Present
The Freeman Company August 2014 - December 2014
Newark January 2001 - November 2012
Newark / element14 January 2001 - November 2012
Newark June 2009 - June 2010
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. January 2000 - December 2000
Grainger 1987 - 1999
Skills
Product Marketing, B2B, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Event Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Marketing Management, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Email Marketing, Selling, Sales, Team Building, Pricing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Management, Integrated Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Strategy, Salesforce.com, Market Research, Online Marketing, Product Launch, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales Process, B2B Marketing, Lead Generation, Multi-channel Marketing, CRM, Customer Retention, International Sales, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Market Planning, E-commerce, Marketing Research, Leadership
Education
DePaul University
Aon Corporation - Aon Infrastructure Technology Services (AITS) Business Engagement & Program Mgmts May 2013 - Present
Tenneco February 2008 - September 2012
Grainger October 2006 - January 2008
Grainger January 2003 - October 2006
Accenture October 1996 - July 2001
Moore Business Forms 1992 - 1995
Hartmarx 1982 - 1987
Skills
PMP, Process Improvement, Business Case, Cross-functional Team..., Vendor Management, Communication, Team Building, Project Management, Integrity, Telecommunications, Change Management, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Resource Management, Troubleshooting, Infrastructure, ERP, PMO, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Budgets, IT Management, Management, Integration
Education
Project Management Institute 2008 — 2008
PMP Certification..... (Active)
DePaul University 1982 — 1990
Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Immaculate Heart of Mary 1970 — 1979
Diploma
Grainger December 2014 - Present
Grainger August 2012 - December 2014
Straight North July 2011 - August 2012
Terso Solutions, Inc May 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Google Analytics, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, SEO, Facebook, Online Marketing, Marketing, Email Marketing, Project Management, Social Networking, Google Adwords, Marketing Communications, Management, Press Releases
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2014 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts, Business
McKinsey & Company April 2015 - Present
Center for Economic Progress 2010 - Present
Grainger March 2014 - April 2015
W.W. Grainger September 2012 - March 2014
W.W. Grainger October 2011 - September 2012
W.W. Grainger October 2009 - October 2011
Abbott Laboratories July 2008 - October 2009
Abbott Labs 2006 - October 2009
Abbott April 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Accounting, SAP, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Leadership, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Finance, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
DePaul University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Finance and Accountancy / Double Major
AAF International October 2007 - Present
Grainger August 2004 - October 2007
Yahoo! HotJobs.com September 2002 - August 2004
Skills
SAP, Direct Sales, Sales, Miller Heiman, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Management, Leadership, Strategy, New Business Development, Training, Strategic Planning
Education
Western Governors University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
DePaul University
Grainger August 2012 - November 2014
BarrierSafe Solutions International July 2011 - August 2012
Focus Products April 2008 - March 2011
Skills
Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Pricing, Business Strategy, Sales, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Market Research, Product Management, Sales Operations, Supply Chain..., Competitive Analysis, Income Statement
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor's degree, Business/Commerce, General
Walgreens Boots Alliance January 2015 - Present
Fortune Brands Home & Security May 2014 - January 2015
Grainger July 2012 - May 2014
TEKsystems January 2012 - July 2012
Department of Naval Education and Training September 2011 - January 2012
United States Navy April 2008 - March 2011
US Navy July 2002 - March 2011
Skills
Security+, Information Security, Computer Security, Security, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, Program Management, IT Audit, Information Assurance, Vendor Management, Data Privacy, Cloud Computing, Process Improvement, IT Service Management, Risk Management, Contract Management, DoD, Military, Security Clearance, CISA, Troubleshooting, Training, Leadership, Command, Integration, Customer Service, Operational Planning, SDLC, Vulnerability Management, Military Experience, Information Technology, Information Security..., PCI DSS, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., Policy, Networking, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Intelligence, Physical Security, Compliance, IT Management, Project Management, COBIT, Network Security, IT Strategy, Management, ISO 27001, CIPP
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2012 — 2013
Masters of Information Systems Managment, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, 3.61
DeVry University 2011 — 2012
Bachelors of Science in Technical Management, Electrical Engineering Technologies, 3.69
Grainger August 2012 - Present
Infor April 2007 - August 2012
KSMJ Investments 2005 - 2007
Protection 1 Security Solutions January 2002 - March 2003
Best Buy November 2000 - January 2002
Koch Industries March 1999 - August 2000
Skills
ERP, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Agile Application..., Agile Web Development, Certified Scrum Master..., Data Warehousing, Scrum, Databases, Requirements Gathering, Enterprise Software, SDLC, Project Management, Mobile Applications, Integration, Management, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, E-commerce, Software Development, SQL, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Devices, Business Requirements, Vendor Management, Visio, CRM
Education
Wichita State University 2000 — 2002
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, A
DeVry University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Project Management, A
Wheels, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Fieldwork January 2015 - May 2015
Ipsos January 2011 - January 2015
Synovate January 2009 - 2011
Synovate 2005 - 2009
Synovate 2005 - 2007
Synovate 2000 - 2005
Menards 1992 - 2005
Grainger 1997 - 1999
Skills
Market Research, Focus Groups, Advertising Research, Online Research, Survey Research, Project Management, Management, Team Management, Survey Design, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Call Centers, Vendor Management, Data Collection, International Project..., mall research, Data Analysis, SPSS, Six Sigma, Consumer Product Testing, CATI, Marketing Research, Questionnaire Design, face to face research, offline research, Client Services, Customer Service..., Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Primary Research
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2001 — 2006
MBA, Marketing Management
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing and Management/ Minor in Economics and Adminstration
College of DuPage 1993 — 1995
Associate of Arts (AA), General Education - Business Administration
Grainger January 2014 - Present
Reynolds Group Holdings, Inc. July 2012 - January 2014
Huron Consulting Group January 2010 - July 2012
The Boeing Company January 2002 - December 2009
Arthur Andersen January 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Tax Research, Tax
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2004 — 2006
Masters, Taxation
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelors, Accounting and Finance
Grainger July 2013 - Present
Grainger October 2010 - July 2013
Grainger October 2007 - August 2010
Grainger October 2006 - October 2007
Grainger January 2005 - August 2007
Grainger November 1999 - December 2004
Grainger November 1998 - November 1999
Grainger August 1994 - November 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, SAP R/3, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, Change Management, ERP, Operations Management, Inventory Management, SAP, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Supply Chain Management, B2B, Purchasing, Business Analysis, Forecasting, Visio, Management, Logistics, Business Process..., Strategic Sourcing, Business Process, Sales Operations, Supply Management, Strategy, CRM, Materials Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2005 — 2009
MBA
DePaul University 1999 — 2003
BA, Business
Collins Freund Design 1998 - Present
Medline Industries, Inc. 2008 - 2014
Grainger 1998 - 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Catalog Layout, Catalog Development, Brochures, Retail Packaging, Barcode, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Stationery, Typography, Pre-press, Art, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Brand Development, Graphics, Catalogs, Layout
Education
DePaul University 1993 — 1995
The Master of Arts (MA) program in Applied Professional Studies
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Grainger April 2015 - Present
Palace Gate September 2014 - April 2015
Palace Gate Corporation June 2013 - September 2013
U.S. PIRG June 2012 - August 2012
Student Financial Organization Office (SOFO), Northwestern University September 2011 - May 2012
Bilingualism and Psycholinguistics Research Laboratory, Northwestern University September 2011 - January 2012
John Paul II Polish School August 2010 - March 2011
Education
DePaul University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Human Computer Interaction
Northwestern University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Cognitive Science and Engineering Design (MaDE)
Grainger February 2015 - Present
Claire's Accessories August 2012 - February 2015
Claire's Accessories May 2011 - August 2012
Blick Art Materials April 2006 - May 2011
Blick Art Materials April 2004 - March 2006
Blick Art Materials January 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Photoshop, E-commerce, User Experience, Social Media, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Research, HTML, Wordpress, Vendor Relations, Excel, Competitive Analysis, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Requirements Gathering, Promotions, CMS, Web Content, SEO, Usability Testing, Google Analytics, Fulfillment Services, Customer Service, Content Management, Omniture, Graphic Design, Web Project Management
Education
DePaul University
MS, Human Computer Interaction
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BFA, Art History
Skokie School District 69 August 2015 - Present
Life Fitness July 2013 - August 2015
Grainger August 2011 - July 2013
RadioShack August 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Sales Process, Sales, Selling, Management, Direct Sales, Networking, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Troubleshooting, Account Management, Team Building, New Business Development, B2B, Technical Support, Computer Hardware..., Internet Troubleshooting
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Network and System Administration/Administrator
Elmhurst College 2008 — 2010
IT
Grainger February 2015 - Present
Northwestern Mutual June 2013 - January 2015
Vector Marketing May 2009 - August 2011
Skills
New Business Development, Account Management
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Grainger October 2013 - Present
Grainger November 2012 - October 2013
Grainger June 2010 - November 2012
Grainger July 2006 - June 2010
Grainger July 2004 - July 2006
Grainger June 2002 - July 2004
Grainger August 2001 - June 2002
Grainger November 1999 - August 2001
Grainger June 1998 - November 1999
Sparkling Spring Water Co May 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Root Cause Problem..., Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Team Building, Logistics, Management, Microsoft Office, SAP, Forecasting, Sales Operations
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management and Supervision
Truman State University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration/Psychology
Western Illinois University 1989 — 1990
Transfered, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration/Psychology
Thermo Fisher Scientific August 2014 - Present
Grainger April 2014 - August 2014
Grainger September 2012 - April 2014
Grainger Industrial Supply May 2006 - September 2012
Thermo Fisher Scientific January 2005 - May 2006
Thermo Fisher Scientific March 2003 - January 2005
Thermo Fisher Scientific August 2000 - March 2003
AMCOL May 1998 - August 2000
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Product Management, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Marketing, Team Building, CRM, Project Management, Pricing, Business Strategy, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Training, Operations Management, Pricing Strategy, Leadership, Marketing Management, B2B, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Selling, Management, Performance Management, M&A experience, M&A execution, M&A analysis, Continuous Improvement, E-commerce, Sales, Program Management, Analysis, Inventory Management, Budgets, Sales Operations, Sourcing, P&L Management, Integration, Sales Process, Account Management, New Business Development, Product Launch
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance & Operations
Judson College 1994 — 1998
BA, Chemistry & Biology
Grainger November 2014 - Present
W.W. Grainger 1994 - November 2014
W.W. Grainger 1995 - 2008
Grainger 2002 - 2007
Kar Products - Sun Distribution Inc. January 1992 - December 1994
DGI Supply - A DoALL Company 1988 - 1991
Skills
Supply Chain, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, E-commerce, Product Information..., Inventory Management, Operations Management, Warehousing, Sourcing, Leadership, Procurement, Team Building, Supply Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Logistics, Management, Account Management, Vendor Management, P&L Management, B2B, Continuous Improvement, SAP, Supplier Negotiation, Budgets, Product Management, Product Development, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Global Sourcing, Key Account Management, Materials Management, Pricing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain..., Business Process..., Change Management, Manufacturing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1997 — 2001
MBA, Entrepenuership
Western Illinois University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor, Marketing
Grainger July 2015 - Present
Grainger May 2014 - Present
Grainger July 2012 - Present
Skills
Sales, Account Management, Team Leadership, Closing Business, Prospecting Skills, Management, Sales Operations, Overcoming Objectives, Canvassing, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Qualifying Prospects, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Sales Process
Education
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
United Airlines January 2006 - Present
Grainger 2002 - 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Project Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Training, Outlook, Project Planning, Airlines, Time Management, Management
Education
DePaul University 1999 — 2002
Business Managment
Johnson Controls December 2014 - Present
Johnson Controls May 2014 - December 2014
Grainger December 2012 - February 2014
W.W. Grainger December 2010 - November 2012
Grainger October 2007 - November 2010
W.W. Grainger January 1999 - 2007
Moore Business Forms January 1997 - January 1999
Alliance Systems January 1996 - December 1997
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., SDLC, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Project Management, Visio, SAP, Business Intelligence, Integration, PMP, Project Portfolio..., E-commerce, Leadership, Quality Assurance, IT Strategy, MS Project, Program Management, Requirements Analysis, PMO, ITIL, Software Project..., Testing, Resource Management, Agile Methodologies, Business Process, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, IT Management, ERP, Management, Team Leadership, Change Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Training, Business Development, Forecasting, Security, CRM, Consulting, Budgets, Information Technology, Outsourcing, Enterprise Architecture, Procurement, Product Management, Enterprise Software, Analysis, Requirements Gathering
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 1999 — 2001
Master's Degree, Master of Information Systems Management
DeVry University 1989 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Information Systems Management
Grainger April 2014 - January 2015
Grainger August 2010 - April 2014
Grainger September 2006 - August 2010
Grainger August 2005 - September 2006
ACS Group September 2003 - August 2005
DT Industries/Midwest Automation April 2000 - September 2003
Skills
Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Business Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Catalogs, Cost Management, Gross Profit, Gross Margin, Gross Profit Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Benefit, Cost Planning, Pricing Strategy, Price Optimization, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Quality, Supplier Development, Supplier Sourcing, Supplier Performance, Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Quality..., Account Management, Sales Operations
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2016
Business Administration and Management, General
Ohio University
Essentra Components Americas March 2014 - Present
Grainger June 2012 - February 2014
Grainger August 2010 - June 2012
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage February 2010 - February 2010
Coldwell BankerAssistant Broker January 2003 - February 2010
Colorado Premiere Associates/Coldwell BankerRealtor April 2003 - December 2005
Lucent TechnologiesCentral office April 2000 - October 2002
US West/Qwest Communications September 1999 - March 2000
Skills
Selling, Sales, Sales Management, Negotiation, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Account Management, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, B2B, Qualifying Prospects, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Business Development
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2014
Business Administration and Management, General
Laramie County Community College 2000 — 2001
Business Management
JLL April 2015 - Present
ABM Facilities Services August 2013 - April 2015
Research In Motion August 2008 - July 2013
W. W. Grainger August 2000 - January 2008
Grainger August 2000 - December 2007
Aerial Communications,Inc January 1996 - August 2000
Aerial / VoiceStream January 1996 - August 2000
Arthur Andersen & Co., SC July 1992 - January 1996
Pansophic Systems, Inc November 1979 - November 1991
Advance Transformer February 1978 - November 1979
Skills
Facilities Management, Budgeting, Planning, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Procurement, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Project Management, Team Building, Budgets, Leadership, Program Management, Management, Six Sigma, MS Project, Change Management, Start-ups, Human Resources, Training, Team Leadership, Contract Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Business Process..., Forecasting, Outsourcing, Selling, Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Customer Satisfaction, SAP, Inventory Management, Logistics, P&L Management, Time Management, Performance Management, Team Management, Call Centers, Sales Operations, New Business Development, CRM
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1973 — 1975
BS, Business Administration
Western Illinois University 1971 — 1973
Business
Brother Rice HS
Steiner Electric May 2014 - Present
Anixter May 2013 - May 2014
Anixter April 2011 - May 2013
Grainger July 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, SAP, Project Coordination, ISO 9000, Lean Six Sigma, Forecasting, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Management, Training, Pricing, Sales, Account Management, Customer Service
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Grainger August 2014 - Present
Talent Partners November 2012 - August 2014
Motorola June 2010 - August 2012
Motorola June 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Oracle Applications, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Department Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, P&L Analysis, Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Finance
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, 3.5 GPA, Finance
Honeywell May 2013 - Present
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business March 2009 - May 2013
CCH, a Wolters Kluwer Business 2005 - March 2009
Grainger July 1993 - December 2005
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1993 - 2005
Grainger Industrial Supply 1993 - 2005
Moore Business Communication Services 1988 - 1990
Skills
Direct Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Lead Generation, B2B Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Go-to-market Strategy, B2B, Leadership, E-commerce, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Management, Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Salesforce.com, CRM, Marketing Management, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Customer Experience, SaaS, Segmentation, Market Analysis, Solution Selling, Business Development, Market Research, Web Marketing, Product Launch, Account Management, Email Marketing, Marketing Research, Database Marketing, Sales Presentations, Brand Management, Web Analytics, Customer Acquisition, Key Account Management, Customer Retention, SEM, Sales Process, New Business Development
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Marquette University
Bachelor's Degree
Grainger January 2015 - Present
ITW September 2012 - January 2015
ITW December 2011 - August 2012
Norridge Ace Hardware July 2000 - December 2011
McKinley Health Center September 2007 - May 2009
Skills
US GAAP, Tax, Accounting, International Tax, SEC filings, GAAP, Microsoft Word, Corporate Tax, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Tax Research, Microsoft Excel, Tax Preparation, CORPTAX, Deloitte Online, Tax Returns, Financial Analysis, US Tax, Income Tax, Hyperion HFM, Recruiting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Consumer Economics and Finance
ITW Professional Brands 2006 - Present
Grainger 1993 - 2006
Skills
Sales, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Team Building, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, B2B, Business Development, Account Management
Education
DePauw University 1989 — 1992
Troy High School 1985 — 1988
Grainger January 2015 - Present
Grainger January 2008 - Present
Tempel Steel Company January 1999 - January 2008
Magnetrol International Incorporated January 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Forecasting, Negotiation, SAP, Account Management, Team Building, Pricing, Sales Operations, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Management, Risk Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Finance
Education
Roosevelt University
Masters of Business Administration, Finance
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Electronic Engineering
Independent Contractor March 2015 - Present
Sabre Holdings February 2012 - Present
RunFAR Racing Services, Inc September 2009 - February 2015
IBM October 2010 - February 2012
Sterling Commerce an AT&T company July 2006 - October 2010
Mosaic Sales Solutions March 2006 - July 2006
Broadlane October 2004 - March 2006
Grainger August 2004 - September 2004
XO Communications October 2000 - April 2004
Harbinger Corporation January 1998 - October 2000
Skills
EDI, Data Transformation, FTP, HTTP, SSL, SSH, AS2, AS3, PKI, TCP/IP, SOAP, Unix, Linux, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Oracle, SQL, Perl, BPML, XPath, XML, Unix Shell Scripting, Wireshark, Quality Center, Testing, Troubleshooting, SOA, Web Services, TIBCO, JMS, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Server, Solaris, Shell Scripting, Integration, Software Documentation, Databases, MySQL, System Deployment, Java Enterprise Edition, Servers, Technical Support, Performance Tuning, ETL, Quality Assurance
Education
DeVry University 2005 — 2010
BSNCM
Tarrant County Community College 1991 — 1994
Bryan Institute 1987 — 1987
Certificate
Grainger August 2015 - Present
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management December 2012 - Present
W.W. Grainger October 2008 - July 2015
W.W. Grainger July 2006 - October 2008
W.W. Grainger March 2001 - August 2006
Global Commerce Zone 2000 - 2001
Moore Business Forms 1997 - 2001
Skills
Supply Chain, Process Improvement, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Operations Management, Team Building, Vendor Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Program Management, Coaching, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Project Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1999 — 2002
MBA, Management Information Systems concentration
Penn State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Business Logistics
University of Chicago Law School October 2012 - Present
KPMG March 2006 - Present
KPMG January 2003 - March 2006
Grainger February 2000 - January 2003
Altschuler Melvoin & Glasser June 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Tableau, Data Analysis, Fraud Investigations, Internal Audit, I2, Forensic Accounting, Fraud Prevention, External Audit, Data Mining, Data Visualization, SOX, Inventory Controls, Visio, MS Project, Project Coordination, Risk Management, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Mortgage Industry, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Fraud, Internal Controls, Auditing, Process Improvement, Analysis, SAP, Finance, Governance, Access, Inventory Control, Microsoft SQL Server, Financial Statements, Microsoft Project
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2009 — 2012
MBA, Strategy, Execution & Valuation / Management Information Systems
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Grainger July 2012 - Present
Grainger May 2011 - July 2012
Grainger October 2007 - May 2011
ACCO Brands May 2005 - October 2007
Avery Dennison April 2004 - May 2005
Pepsico/Quaker Oats January 2002 - February 2004
Altus Foods January 2001 - January 2002
TearDrop Golf April 1998 - February 2001
Motorola February 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Manugistics, Demand Planning, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain..., Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Supply Chain Operations, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Production Planning, Procurement
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategic Management
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
BA, Supply Chain Management
Grainger April 2013 - Present
Grainger October 2011 - March 2013
Grainger June 2010 - October 2011
Grainger June 2008 - June 2010
CNA July 1998 - June 2008
Skills
Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Auditing, Accounting, Internal Audit, GAAP, SAP, Business Process, SEC reporting, SOX, Compliance, CPA, Sarbanes-Oxley, Business Process..., Process Control, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Risk
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, Finance
Indiana University Bloomington 1994 — 1998
B.S., Finance
Anixter January 2013 - Present
Anixter December 2011 - Present
American InterContinental University February 2002 - December 2011
Spry Solutions Group 2010 - 2011
Bowe Bell+Howell November 2006 - February 2010
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation 2005 - November 2006
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation 2002 - 2005
Grainger January 1997 - December 2001
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1992 — 1994
MBA, Information Technology
Loyola University Chicago
BBA, Finance
Grainger Business Systems AnalystW.W. Grainger1991 - Present
Zenith Data Systems 1990 - 1991
Skills
SAP R/3, Process Improvement, ERP, Business Analysis, Visio, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, SAP, Team Building, Business Intelligence
Education
DePaul University 1995 — 1997
MBA, Operations Management
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
W.W. Grainger Inc. May 2014 - Present
Grainger 1988 - Present
Skills
SAP, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, SAP R/3, Strategic Planning, Visio, Team Building, Team Leadership, Business Process...
Education
DePaul University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, Information Systems
W.W. Grainger February 2011 - Present
Grainger November 2007 - February 2011
Grainger January 1995 - 2007
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1986 — 1991
MBA, Management Information Systems
St. Ambrose University 1982 — 1982
CPA, Accounting
Grainger Contracts & Proposals ManagerW.W. Grainger2008 - Present
Skills
Sales Process, Sales Operations, B2B, Solution Selling, Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Key Account Management, Selling, Salesforce.com, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Sales, Pricing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Mitsubishi Materials USA Corp December 2004 - Present
Ashland Hardware Systems April 2002 - December 2004
Grainger September 1996 - April 2002
Sumitomo Electric Carbide September 1993 - September 1996
Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, Product Management, New Business Development, Account Management, Sales, Automotive, Pricing, Materials, Machine Tools, Product Design, Sales Operations, Supply Chain, Leadership, Cnc, Key Account Management, Machining, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., CNC
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2000
MBA, Marketing Management
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1988 — 1992
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Abbott March 2015 - Present
Mondelēz International October 2012 - February 2015
Kraft Foods Group July 2001 - September 2012
Grainger October 1992 - May 2001
Skills
Procurement, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, SAP, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Industrial Technology/Technician
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Operations Management and Supervision
Grainger October 2014 - Present
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Accounting, Management, Financial Statements, Public Accounting, Credit Management, Microsoft Office, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Controlling Budgets
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Master of Science (MS), Information Systems - Audit and Compliance, 4.0 GPA
DePaul University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting, 3.8 Accounting GPA
ISACA
CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor candidate
University of Illinois - IL Board of Examiner
CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Aon Hewitt November 2011 - Present
Grainger March 2011 - November 2011
Aon Hewitt August 2007 - December 2010
Huntington Resource November 2004 - August 2007
Washington Mutual, Inc. 2002 - 2004
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, HR Policies, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Onboarding, Interviews, PeopleSoft, Management, Leadership, Policy, HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Coaching
Education
DePaul University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor, Business Management (HR)
W.W.Grainger, Inc. May 2006 - Present
Grainger April 2005 - December 2005
W.W. Grainger, Inc. March 1992 - April 2005
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1989 - 1992
Skills
Account Management, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Sales Operations, Solution Selling, Selling, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Sales, New Business Development, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Contract Negotiation, Salesforce.com
Education
DePaul University 1985 — 1989
BA, Communications
Allstate February 2015 - Present
EZLinks Golf, Inc. March 2014 - February 2015
Grainger March 2013 - March 2014
Hallmark Services Corporation October 2012 - February 2013
Follett Software Company March 2010 - June 2012
Follett Software Company November 2007 - March 2010
Follett Software Company March 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Web Applications, Requirements Gathering, Technical Writing, Scrum, Testing, Integration, SDLC, SQL, XML, Business Process..., HTML, Software Development, Documentation, Agile, CSM
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Information Technology
Grainger April 2007 - Present
Design Pac Inc March 2006 - January 2007
Five Continents, LTD March 1996 - October 2005
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier Development, Spend Analysis, Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, E-procurement, Continuous Improvement
Education
Argosy University-Schaumburg 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business, dean list
DeVry University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business/Commerce, General
General Pump & Machinery September 2013 - Present
General Pump & Machinery March 2007 - September 2013
Grainger May 2004 - May 2006
ASC Pumping Equipment January 1995 - October 2003
Skills
Project Management, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Budgets, Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising, Pro Engineer, Inside Sales, Sales Process
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, 3.86 GPA
Western Illinois University 1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.45 GPA
Triton College 1980 — 1983
Associate of Science (AS), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.25 GPA
Grainger May 2015 - Present
Mondelēz International October 2012 - May 2015
Kraft Foods Group 2009 - 2012
Kraft Foods Group 2007 - 2009
American Hotel Register 2005 - 2007
General Board of Pension and Health Benefits 1998 - 2005
City of Evanston 1996 - 1998
Skills
Financial Analysis, Benefits Administration, Business Strategy, Building Relationships, Data Analysis, Human Resources, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Finance, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Organizational..., Management, Accounting, Due Diligence, Employee Benefits, Change Management, Performance Management, Leadership, Forecasting, Strategy, Budgets, Program Management
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2009 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
DePaul University
Business Administration, Finance
Fitch Ratings September 2014 - Present
Allstate Insurance September 2005 - September 2014
Johnson Diversey September 2004 - September 2005
Kemper Insurance November 2000 - November 2003
Brunswick Corporation 1998 - 2000
W.W. Grainger, Inc. 1994 - 1998
Grainger 1985 - 1994
Skills
Business Analysis, Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, SDLC, Project Management, Program Management, Investments, CRM, Leadership, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Process..., Requirements Analysis
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1981 — 1985
MBA - Finance, Finance
Loyola University Chicago 1975 — 1979
BBA, Accounting
Grainger February 2012 - Present
Grainger June 2005 - March 2012
Grainger October 2004 - June 2005
Grainger May 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Purchasing, Procurement, Process Improvement, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing Negotiation, Pricing Strategy, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2009
BA, American Studies: Work, Technology, and Society
Huron Consulting Group August 2015 - Present
Cummins Allison December 2013 - August 2015
Convergint Technologies April 2012 - December 2013
Best Buy Geek Squad August 2011 - April 2012
Micotek systems January 2007 - August 2011
LeaderTech October 2010 - February 2011
Grainger June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support, Windows, Active Directory, Laptops, Hardware, Networking, Customer Service, Cabling, Windows 7, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Exchange, XP, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Windows XP
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2009
BS, Information Systems
Grainger August 2014 - Present
Eagle Investment Systems April 2012 - August 2014
IBM June 2010 - April 2012
IBM Global Business Services March 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Business Process..., Business Transformation, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Strategic Financial..., Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Change Management, Management Consulting, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Software Project..., Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Process, Finance, Program Management, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Project Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Financial Management and Control, 3.93
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
B.S., Aerospace Engineering
Crestron Electronics August 2015 - Present
Sullair, LLC June 2014 - August 2015
Grainger August 2013 - June 2014
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation March 2012 - August 2013
Robert Bosch April 2007 - March 2012
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation January 2005 - April 2007
Anthony D. Louras & Associates September 1998 - January 2005
Skills
Finance, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Strategic Planning, Strategic Financial..., Process Improvement, SAP, Essbase, Corporate Finance, Budgets, Tax Accounting, Pricing, Cash Flow, Business Planning, Budgeting, Project Finance, Cost Benefit, Cash Flow Forecasting, Project Planning, Financial Modeling, Hyperion, Business Process..., Forensic Analysis, Global Finance, Analytics, Financial Risk, Forensic Accounting, Activity Based Costing, Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Acess, Teradata, Business Objects, Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis, Sales Analysis, Managerial Finance, Operational Planning, Monthly Close Process, Monthly Close, Financial Close Process, Internal Controls, Internal Audit
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Forensic Accounting, 3.6/4.0
DePaul University 2000 — 2004
B.S., Business Economics
Case New Holland ( CNH ) 2010 - Present
Grainger 2005 - 2009
Connectivity Group January 2001 - January 2002
IBM January 1999 - January 2000
IBM January 1997 - January 1999
IIT Bell & Gossett Fluid Transfer Group January 1989 - January 1997
Skills
Management, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Logistics, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Sourcing, Pricing, Program Management, Outsourcing, Contract Management, Negotiation, Strategic Planning
Education
De Paul University
Bachelor of Science, Commerce; Marketing
DePaul University
B.S. Commerce, Marketing
Grainger April 2013 - Present
Groupon October 2011 - February 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation April 2011 - September 2011
Expedia September 2008 - April 2011
Orbitz Worldwide 2007 - 2007
Skills
Online Travel, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Web Analytics, Omniture, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, SEM, Tourism, Digital Marketing, Account Management, SEO, Revenue Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Salesforce.com, Analytics
Education
DePaul University
Marketing
Grainger January 2011 - Present
W.W. Grainger May 2008 - January 2011
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1985 — 1990
MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Illinois State University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing and Marketing Research
Grainger April 2014 - Present
Grainger July 2012 - April 2014
Grainger January 2011 - July 2012
Grainger July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Product Management, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Analysis, Management, Negotiation, Spanish, Editing, Proofreading, Publishing, Cross-functional Team..., B2B, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Marketing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Universidad de Buenos Aires 2010 — 2010
Spanish, Literature
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2007 — 2010
BA, International Studies (Global Political Economy), Spanish
Vernon Hills High School
Independent Consultant August 2010 - Present
Ashland Inc January 2001 - September 2003
Tetra Pak 1998 - 2000
CCH UK, a Wolters Kluwer business 1998 - 1999
CF Industries 1996 - 1997
Grainger 1989 - 1996
Skills
Change Management, Coaching, Employee Relations, HRIS, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Leadership Development, Leadership, Grievances, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Performance Management, Project Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Management, Talent Management, Onboarding, Contract Negotiation, HR Policies, Manufacturing, Workforce Planning
Education
Franklin University 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
DePaul University
BA, Liberal Arts
Shmoop University Inc. January 2014 - Present
Grainger March 2011 - January 2013
Rocco Ranalli's 2010 - 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Social Media, Public Speaking, Research, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Team Building, Leadership
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
DePaul University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Kraft Foods Group December 2012 - Present
Grainger October 1979 - April 2012
Skills
Accounts Payable, Forecasting, SAP, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement, ERP, Payroll, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Logistics, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Customer Service, P&L, Cross-functional Team...
Education
DePaul University
BA Computing
Carl Schurz High School 1975 — 1979
Diploma, General Studies
Conlon Real Estate September 2012 - June 2014
Joseph & Associates August 2009 - October 2011
Grainger July 2007 - July 2009
Burger King February 2001 - January 2003
LaCrosse Symphony Orchestra June 1999 - September 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Internet, Inter-personal, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Administrative..., Cashiering, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Communication, Fast Learner, Adaptability, QuickBooks, Office Equipment, Outlook, Recording, Time Management, CRM, Fax, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Telephone Skills, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation
Education
DeVry University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, G.P.A. 3.5
Community Unit School District 308 May 2014 - August 2015
Independent Technology Consultant September 2013 - May 2014
Chula Resort June 2013 - August 2013
Grainger December 2012 - April 2013
A Daigger & Co April 2012 - November 2012
Pearson February 2010 - April 2012
United /Continental Airlines January 2010 - February 2010
Ecosure March 2009 - January 2010
Team Mobile January 2009 - March 2009
World Wide Fittings, Inc. February 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Project Management, Management Consulting, Systems Analysis, Team Leadership, Agile Project Management, Strategic Technology..., Talent Acquisition, Contract Negotiation &..., MS Project, Wireless Networking, System Center Service..., System Center..., Visual Studio, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Database Design, SQL, SSIS, Oracle, Crystal Reports, Visio, Adobe Premiere PRO CS6, Content Management, HTML, JavaScript, Drupal, WordPress, Training, ITIL Framework, Integration, SCOM, Business Process, Program Management, Management, ITIL, SDLC, Vendor Management, Consulting, Software Development, Leadership
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2012 — 2013
Graduate Certification, Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2011 — 2011
Graduate Certification, Wireless Communications
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2010 — 2011
Masters in Information Systems Management, Systems Applications
DePaul University
Certification, .NET Application Developer
DeVry University-Illinois
BS Computer Information Science
Blackhawk Industrial July 2014 - Present
BlackHawk Industrial July 2014 - Present
Scholastic August 2006 - July 2014
The Home Depot August 2005 - August 2006
Grainger March 1996 - March 2000
Skills
Facility Management, Integration, P & L Experience, Manager Of Large Staff, Hiring and Terminations, Truck Routing, Cribmaster, Prophet 21, AS400 Administration, Kronos
Education
DeVry University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Information Systems, 3.89
Caro High School
Diploma, College Prep
Grainger Collection AssistantGraingerJune 1986 - June 1990
Walden Books November 1985 - June 1986
JAMAJournal of the American Medical Association March 1985 - May 1985
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business
Masters Certificate, Project Management
DePaul University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Design and Management of Operations, Operations Management, GPA 3.22
North Park University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Communications, Englsh and Swedish, Cum Laude, GPA 3.54
Land Technical High School 1977 — 1981
Math and Science Concentration, Top 2% of Class
Grainger December 1982 - Present
Education
DeVry University
Grainger October 2013 - Present
Grainger August 2004 - October 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Distribution Logistics, SAP Warehouse Management, Communication, Leadership, Global Supply Chain...
Education
DeVry University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, Graduate with GPA 3.9