Griffith Laboratories
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DescriptionHeadquarters: Alsip, IL Founded: 1919 Subsidiaries: Custom Culinary, Inc.,
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Griffith Laboratories Employees
Shields Meneley Partners October 2014 - Present
Tate & Lyle March 2009 - 2014
Kimball Hill Homes 2006 - 2009
Bombardier Recreation Products August 2002 - May 2006
Griffith Laboratories August 1991 - August 2002
Montebello Packaging 1990 - 1991
Procter and Gamble May 1978 - October 1990
Skills
Coaching, Team Building, Leadership, HR Consulting, Strategy, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Management, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Change Management, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Process Improvement, Employee Relations, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Product Development, Recruiting, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Budgets, Operations Management, HRIS, Project Management, Sales Management, Executive Coaching, Career Transitioning
Education
Hudson Institute of Coaching 2001 — 2002
Certified Life Coach, Executive Coaching
Carleton University 1974 — 1978
B Eng, Mechanical
McGill University 1971 — 1973
CEGEP, Mechanical Engineering
Pony Tools, Inc. 2013 - Present
Mediated Research Partners, Ltd. November 2007 - Present
Taproot May 2010 - September 2012
Griffith Laboratories 2000 - 2007
M/A/R/C Research 1999 - 2000
Kraft Foods 1996 - 1998
Quaker Oats 1987 - 1989
Skills
Marketing, Business Development, Product Innovation, Marketing Research, Product Development, Food, Consumer Products, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Strategy, Business Strategy, E-commerce, Market Planning, CRM, New Business Development, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1980 — 1981
MBA, marketing, finance
DePaul University 1974 — 1977
BA, Communications
Griffith Laboratories November 2014 - Present
Sirva, Inc. January 2011 - November 2014
Duchossois Industries, Inc. February 2008 - January 2011
Duchossois Industries, Inc. January 2006 - February 2008
Lee H. Tockman Ltd. October 2003 - December 2005
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2015 — 2018
The Master of Science in Taxation (M.S.T.)
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
KeHE Distributors November 2014 - Present
Connect Search, LLC February 2014 - November 2014
TMK IPSCO August 2011 - April 2013
TMK IPSCO January 2011 - August 2011
Ambassador Bridge & Paving Supply June 2010 - October 2010
Griffith Laboratories April 2010 - April 2010
Goodheart-Willcox January 2010 - March 2010
National Consolidation Services LLC August 2006 - April 2007
Jolex Enterprises, Inc. January 2006 - April 2006
Partners Warehouse September 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Data Entry, Spreadsheets, Filing, Human Resources, Ultipro, Newton, ADI, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Supervising, Microsoft Word, Receptionist Duties, Truescreen, Purchase Orders, Purchase Requisitions, Acknowledgements, Schedules, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Control, File Audits, Proofreading, Organization, Meeting Scheduling, Job Scheduling, Written Correspondence, Presentations, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Travel Management, Travel Planning, Cancellations, Copying, Cycle Counting, Shipping, Receiving, Telephone Skills, Phone Etiquette, Task Assignment, Logistics, Auditing, Distribution Center..., Training, New Hire Orientations, Customer Service
Education
Argosy University Phoenix 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), 4.0 GPA
Westwood College-Dupage 2002 — 2003
Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Design And Multimedia, 3.86 GPA
DGI Training Center 2000 — 2000
Certificate, IATA Dangerous Goods Transportation Training program
The Coca-Cola Company March 2013 - Present
Coca-Cola Customer Business Solutions October 2012 - December 2012
Coca-Cola Customer Business Solutions June 2012 - September 2012
Coca-Cola Customer Business Solutions March 2012 - May 2012
Old Navy November 2011 - May 2012
Coca-Cola Customer Business Solutions January 2012 - March 2012
Pro Build/ Stovall Construction Group Inc. – Kennesaw, GA October 2011 - December 2011
Lowes February 2010 - September 2011
Griffith Laboratories June 2005 - January 2010
Skills
Access, SAP - SAP ECC 6.0, B.O.S.S. (Basis Online..., QuickBase, MicroStrategy, MS Office, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, MS Project, Outlook, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Business Intelligence, Customer Service, Databases, Leadership, Management, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Microstrategy, PowerPoint, SAP, Sales, Software Documentation, Time Management
Education
Georgia Southern University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Information Systems; Business Intelligence and Enterprise Resource Planning
Griffith Laboratories September 2010 - Present
Nielsen-Bainbridge October 2000 - September 2010
Rhodia April 1998 - August 2000
Brach's Confections 1987 - 1995
Skills
Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, SAP, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Budgets, Auditing, ERP, Financial Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, General Ledger, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis
Education
DePaul University
BS, Commerce
Saint Xavier University
MBA, International Business
Bell Flavors & Fragrances November 2014 - Present
T. Hasegawa U.S.A. Inc October 2012 - October 2014
Griffith Laboratories October 2004 - October 2012
Skills
Ingredients, Food Science, Food Industry, Food Processing, Flavors, Food, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, Product Development, R&D, Food Technology, Raw Materials, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Dairy, Customer Insight, Dairy Products, Meat, Product Innovation, Consumer Products, Leadership, Committees
Education
AUT University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Food Science and Technology
Kansas State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science
Yum! Brands; Yum! Restaurant International February 2013 - Present
Yum Restaurant International September 2010 - Present
Sara Lee Corporation - Fresh Bakery Division May 2006 - August 2010
Griffith Laboratories January 1995 - April 2006
Skills
Food Processing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Food Science, HACCP, Sensory Evaluation, Process Improvement, Product Innovation, Consumer Products, Food, Food Safety, R&D, Food Industry, Ingredients
Education
Kansas State University 1989 — 1994
MS and PhD, Grain Science & Industry
KTI Logistics, LLC February 2014 - Present
Efreight Solutions September 2012 - January 2013
AFC Worldwide Express April 2008 - September 2012
Woodbine Homes, LLC June 2002 - November 2007
Griffith Laboratories April 1985 - June 2004
Al-Ways Air Freight 1977 - 1982
Cousins Warehouse 1973 - 1975
Skills
Transportation, Logistics, Transportation..., Warehousing, 3PL, Freight Forwarding, Shipping, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Customs Regulations, International Logistics, Logistics Management, Air Freight, Supply Chain, LTL, Freight, Container, Warehouse Management, Ocean, Trucking, Training, Forwarding, Reverse Logistics, Negotiation, Management, FTL, Pricing, Leadership, Import, Truckload, Supply Chain..., Distribution Center..., Fleet Management, International Trade, Customs Brokerage, Ocean Freight, International Shipping, Import/Export Operations, Export, Dispatching, Inventory Management, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Transportation Planning, International Business, Supply Chain Operations, Procurement, Trade Compliance
Education
College of Advanced Traffic 1975 — 1977
Various courses, Transportation/Mobility Management
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College 1973 — 1976
Transportation/Mobility Management
John F Kennedy High School 1969 — 1973
St Mary Star of the Sea
Griffith Laboratories August 2014 - Present
Les Plats du Chef January 2014 - August 2014
UPS Supply Chain Solutions April 2013 - January 2014
UPS SCS February 2010 - April 2013
UPS Supply Chain Solutions May 2008 - February 2010
Aditya Birla Minacs October 2005 - May 2008
Carlton Cards February 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Communication Skills, Collaborative Problem..., Team Leadership, Change Management, Program Management, Business Process..., Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Recruiting, Occupational Health, Case Managment, Customer Oriented, Personnel Selection, Account Management, Accountability, Goal Oriented, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Onboarding, Management, Case Management, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, HRIS, Human Resources, Leadership, Performance Management, Training, Succession Planning, Talent Management
Education
Durham College
Diploma, Business/Human Resources Management, Honours
Mohawk College 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Strategic Human Resources Management, Honours
York University
Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS), Human Resources Management
Chrysalis Los Angeles August 2015 - Present
Chrysalis Los Angeles August 2014 - August 2015
Griffith Laboratories June 2013 - August 2013
Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems May 2011 - August 2012
LaGrange Field Club May 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Social Media, Blogging, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Editing, Public Speaking, People Skills, Fundraising, Data Entry, Spanish-speaking, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Cashiering, Conflict Resolution, Research, Tumblr
Education
College of the Holy Cross 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, History
Universitat de les Illes Balears 2012 — 2013
Spanish and History
Lyons Township High School 2006 — 2010
Shure Incorporated June 2013 - Present
Dillon Transport, Inc May 2012 - August 2012
Griffith Laboratories May 2011 - August 2011
Dillon Transport, Inc May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Market Research, Social Media, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Facebook, SPSS, Event Planning, Research, ForeSee Results, Qualtrics, Organization, Pivot Tables, Survey Design
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Marketing Minor
IES Abroad, Barcelona 2012 — 2012
Universitat Pompeu Fabra 2012 — 2012
Lyons Township High School 2005 — 2009
Griffith Laboratories June 2013 - Present
Ed Miniat Inc December 2009 - April 2013
CARL BUDDIG COMPANY February 2007 - August 2009
Pierre Foods October 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Food Science, Food Safety, Product Development, Food Processing, HACCP, Food, Food Industry, Food Technology, Ingredients, Meat, GMP, Frozen Food, Project Management, Quality System, Sensory Evaluation, Supply Chain Management, Meat Processing, Braising, Lean Manufacturing, Commercialization, Flavors, Food Manufacturing
Education
Indiana University-Northwest 2007 — 2009
MBA
Purdue University 2000 — 2005
Orbus Exhibit & Display Group September 2011 - Present
Griffith Laboratories May 2010 - August 2010
Emerson Process Management August 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Visio, Database Administration, Microsoft Office, Java, Inventory Management, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, XML, SharePoint, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Web Development, .NET, CSS, Customer Service
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2011
.Net Developer Certificate, Computer Science
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2006 — 2009
Masters, Information Systems
DeVry University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Technical Management
Northwestern Business College 2002 — 2005
Associate, Applied Science Business Computer Programming
Gold Coast Ingredients June 2013 - Present
Metarom Neotech Inc October 2011 - June 2013
Kerry Group March 2003 - August 2011
Griffith Laboratories March 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Culinary Skills, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Ingredients, Food, Key Account Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Flavors, Sales Operations
Education
Kansas State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Grain Science
Colby Community College 1983 — 1984
Associate Arts, General
Griffith Laboratories August 2007 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking
Education
Kaplan College-Hammond 2013 — 2014
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Fresco Foods, Inc. 2014 - Present
Griffith Laboratories 2012 - 2014
Big Train, Inc. 2009 - 2012
Big Train May 2009 - December 2009
Nestle S.A. 2007 - 2009
Coca-Cola Enterprises 2004 - 2006
Coca-Cola Enterprises 2002 - 2004
Coca-Cola Enterprises 2000 - 2002
Encore Promotions (ONEIDA LTD) 1999 - 2000
Teleglobe Business Solutions 1998 - 1999
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Sales, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, National Accounts, Business Planning, Grocery, Sales Management, Forecasting, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Shopper Marketing, Sales Presentations, Retail, Trade Marketing, P&L Management, Brand Management, Product Development, Customer Insight, AC Nielsen
Education
Florida State University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business and Sales Management
Florida State University 2011 — 2013
Graduate Certificate, Sales Management
Florida State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor, Business, Marketing
AVI-SPL July 2013 - Present
Independent Contractor/ Consultant; Free lance video production May 2010 - Present
Georgia Gwinnett College October 2010 - July 2013
Porter Steel Inc August 2008 - February 2010
Carbo Tech Inc September 2007 - June 2008
Griffith Laboratories May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
A/V Installation, A/V systems, Crestron, Extron, Sharp, Low Voltage, Small Project Management, Electronics Repair, Mac OS X, Windows 7, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Canon DSLR, Team Leadership, Intuitiveness, Highly motivated..., Organization, Outstanding time..., MIG welding, Arc Welding, Automotive Repair, Electrical..., Digital Electronics, Audio Engineering, HD Video, Polycom Video..., Fiber Optics, Content Management, Inventory Management, OS X, Digital Signage, Digital Photography, Audio Visual Support, Multimedia, AV, Lighting, Management, Time Management, Project Management, Sound
Education
Gwinnett Technical College 2009 — 2010
High School Diploma, Business/ Operations Management
Georgia Perimeter College 2008 — 2009
Griffith Laboratories April 2012 - Present
Griffith Laboratories April 2008 - Present
Ryerson Steel April 2006 - April 2008
Alberto Culver June 1999 - April 2006
Kerry Ingredients June 1996 - June 1999
United States Army September 1987 - July 1990
Skills
Production Planning, Purchasing, Demand Planning, Capacity Planning, Project Implementation, ERP, Materials Management, Food Industry, Food, Supply Chain Operations, Food Processing, Ingredients, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, MRP, SAP, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Management, Leadership, Supply Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Western Michigan University 1992 — 1995
BBA, Supply Chain Management
Delta College 1990 — 1991
Core studies
John Glenn 1985 — 1986
Kohl's Department Stores September 2015 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company August 2014 - Present
Luxos Italia srl January 2014 - Present
Her Campus September 2013 - Present
Griffith Laboratories June 2014 - August 2014
EXPRESS October 2013 - October 2013
Dillon Transport, Inc. March 2013 - August 2013
Pura Vida Bracelets February 2012 - February 2013
Griffith Laboratories May 2012 - January 2013
Nordstrom August 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Social Media, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Editing, Statistics, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Qualitative Research, Photoshop, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Public Relations, Market Research, Marketing
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing, Junior
Indiana University Bloomington 2011 — 2015
Marketing
PBR Enterprises January 1996 - Present
BSquared Properties 2008 - 2013
Delta Funding September 1996 - June 1998
Griffith Laboratories May 1989 - July 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Food, Corporate Training, Sales, Supplemental Health, Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Sales Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Small Business, Fixed Annuities, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Insurance, Whole Life
Education
Eastern Kentucky University 1981 — 1985
BBA, Marketing
NetShape Technologies, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Sonoco Products Company April 2012 - August 2012
Tegrant Corporation (acquired by Sonoco Products Company 11/8/2011) April 2011 - May 2012
Tegrant Corporation November 2009 - July 2011
Tegrant Corporation April 2008 - November 2009
Griffith Laboratories January 2006 - April 2008
Pliant April 2003 - December 2006
Alcan October 1989 - April 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Mergers, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Accounting, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Six Sigma, Business Planning, Manufacturing, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, ERP, Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Finance, Business Process..., Business Development, Supply Chain, Strategy, Operations Management, New Business Development, Management, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Negotiation, Team Building, International Business, Start-ups, Pricing, Acquisition Integration, Product Management, Team Leadership, Management Consulting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Contract Negotiation, Process Engineering, SAP, Business Analysis, Cost Accounting, Managerial Finance, Risk Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2009 — 2011
MBA, Dual Degree Program
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2009 — 2011
MGM, Dual Degree Program
Griffith Laboratories August 2014 - Present
Centennial College June 2014 - August 2014
Centennial College January 2014 - May 2014
Aldo Group July 2008 - June 2011
The May Group Coffee and Beverages Co June 1999 - February 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Meta-analysis, Telephone Skills, Research, Access, Data Analysis, Administrative..., Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Office Administration, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Cpr Certified, Critical Thinking, Aseptic Technique, Titration, Report Writing, Highly detail oriented, UV/Vis, Cashiering, Analysis, Adobe Acrobat, Windows, Team-oriented, Phone Etiquette, Technical Writing, Oral, English, Teaching, Conflict Resolution, Proposal Writing, Organization, Employee Training, Organizational..., Customer Experience, Chemistry, Microbiology, Qualitative Research, People Skills, Filing, Goal Oriented, Laboratory
Education
Centennial College 2012 — 2015
Advanced Diploma, Biotechnologist, Industrial Microbiology
University of Toronto - Woodsworth College 2006 — 2011
Hons. B. A, Cognitive Science, Psychology
Griffith Laboratories September 2013 - Present
Griffith Laboratories August 2009 - September 2013
Tate & Lyle May 2005 - August 2009
Tate & Lyle June 2002 - May 2005
Cerestar / Cargill December 2000 - May 2002
Archer Daniels Midland May 1999 - October 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Food Science, Food, Ingredients, Purchasing, Product Development, FMCG, Consumer Products, Pricing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Food Processing, Food Safety, Flavors
Education
Illinois State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Middle Tennessee Chapter of Military Officers Association of America January 2015 - Present
InfoWorks, Inc. August 2012 - June 2015
Lexon Surety Group 2010 - 2011
Cummins Components Group 2008 - 2010
Cummins Filtration 2005 - 2010
Griffith Laboratories 2003 - 2005
CNA Insurance 2001 - 2003
U.S. Army 1973 - 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Program Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Business Continuity, Integration, Consulting, Solution Architecture, Turn Around Management, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategy, Business Analysis, ERP, Management, Outsourcing, Team Leadership, Project Management, Analysis, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Business Process..., IT Management, Vendor Management, Management Consulting, PMO, Resource Management, Team Building, IT Operations
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 1984 — 1986
MS
Indiana State University 1969 — 1973
BS
Corptax October 2014 - Present
Griffith Laboratories May 2012 - October 2014
Chortek & Gottschalk, LLP October 2011 - May 2012
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrances, Inc. August 2010 - October 2011
Health Care Service Corporation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois September 2007 - August 2010
Zurich North America 2005 - 2007
Copy Mor, Inc 2004 - 2005
Skills
Accounting, Tax, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley, Income Tax, Due Diligence, Forecasting, Financial Statements, PeopleSoft, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, SEC filings, Managerial Finance, International Tax, Budgets, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks, Consolidation, Accruals, Hyperion Enterprise, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corporate Tax, Finance, GAAP, Tax Accounting, Financial Audits, Strategic Financial..., Account Reconciliation, Payroll, Sales Tax, CPA, Variance Analysis, Tax Returns, Internal Audit, US GAAP, Tax Research, Financial Analysis, Fixed Assets, Tax Preparation, Tax Advisory, Microsoft Excel
Education
Elmhurst College 2005 — 2007
Masters in Professional Accountancy, Accounting
Elmhurst College 2002 — 2005
BS, Accounting
Triton College 1999 — 2003
Associate's Degree, Accounting
Griffith Laboratories March 2010 - Present
Halenda's Meats June 2008 - March 2010
Joe Alfredos Fine Italian Restaurant September 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Science, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Technology, Food Safety, Ingredients, GMP, Meat, R&D, Food Microbiology, Food, Flavors, Sensory Evaluation
Education
Durham College 2004 — 2008
Advanced Diploma, Pharmaceutical and Food Science
AO Precision Manufacturing February 2015 - Present
Total Beverage Solutions, LLC August 2012 - December 2014
Ice House America December 2006 - November 2011
Hosley International September 2004 - November 2005
Saratoga Specialties February 1997 - June 2004
Griffith Laboratories 1990 - 1997
Plymouth Tube Company January 1978 - January 1989
Skills
Executive Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Sales, Product Development, Marketing, Strategic Leadership, P&L, Personnel Management, Profit Maximization, Entrepreneurial Skills, Market Identification, Management, Budgets, Visionary, Organizational..., Business Restructures, Results Oriented, Problem Solving, Profit Improvement, EBITDA Growth, Human Capital Management, Early Stage Companies, Market an Organization, Multiple Divisions, High Energy, Passion, Integrity, Communication Skills, CEOs, Marketing Research, Goal Oriented, Inventory Management, Strategy, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Food, Retail, Forecasting, Training, Start-ups, Sales Management
Education
Aurora University
MSB, Operations
Indiana University Bloomington
BS, Management & Administration
National Tube Supply Co. March 2013 - Present
Carbon and Alloy Steel May 2011 - March 2013
Griffith Laboratories August 2010 - December 2010
Ryerson, Inc July 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Customer Service, SAP, Purchasing, Process Scheduler, Access, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Teamwork, Administrative..., System Administration, Administrative...
Education
Fox College Inc 2004 — 2004
Administrative and Computer Specialist
Moraine Valley Community College
The Kellogg Company January 2008 - Present
Griffith Laboratories 2005 - 2006
Archer Daniels Midland 2004 - 2004
Education
Kansas State University 2006 — 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Chamberlain College of Nursing April 2013 - Present
Chamberlain College of Nursing June 2008 - April 2013
Synovate July 2005 - June 2008
The Blackstone Group June 2004 - April 2005
Griffith Laboratories January 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Research, Market Research, Data Analysis, Healthcare, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Partner Management, Partnership Development, Partnership Marketing, Salesforce.com, Hospitals, Sales, Clinical Research, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Analysis, Higher Education, Leadership, Staff Development, Marketing, Public Speaking, Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2012 — 2016
MBA, Marketing
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1997 — 2002
BS Marketing, Marketing
Kinder Morgan 2012 - Present
CLT Packaging 2010 - 2011
HFS North America 2005 - 2010
Culligan International 2001 - 2005
Griffith Laboratories 1990 - 2001
Adventist Health System 1986 - 1990
Skills
Financial Analysis, Business Services, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Acquisition Integration, Budgets, Supply Chain, Leadership, Cost Accounting, Business Performance..., ERP, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Logistics Management, Transportation, Management, Warehousing, Financial Modeling, Inventory Management
Education
DePaul University
MBA, Finance
DePaul University
BS, Accounting
Self Employed 2005 - Present
Merck & Co., Inc. 1995 - 2004
Merck & Co., Inc. 1989 - 1994
Griffith Laboratories 1986 - 1988
Mallinckrodt 1985 - 1986
Tupperware 1983 - 1985
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor Science, Chemical Engineering
Seton Hall University
MBA, Finance
Nitta Casings, Inc February 2010 - Present
Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc. 1993 - 2009
Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc. 1988 - 1992
Griffith Laboratories 1986 - 1988
Skills
Product Development, Project Management, Meat, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Food Processing, Process Improvement, Sales, Market Research, Logistics, FMCG, Forecasting
Education
Auburn University 1968 — 1971
B.S., Marketing
Samford University
Business France June 2015 - Present
Griffith Laboratories March 2013 - August 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. September 2012 - February 2013
Mortier SARL May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Experience, Pricing Strategy, Marketing Intelligence, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, International Business, International Marketing, International Strategy, Innovation Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Euromonitor, Databases, Data Analysis, Market Research, French, Marketing Management, Marketing
Education
Ecole Centrale Paris 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, Strategy and Business Development
Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Rennes 2010 — 2014
M. A in International Business
IMT Dubai
Exchange Program, Marketing & Finance
Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne 2007 — 2010
License Economie et Gestion
Griffith Laboratories October 1998 - Present
Danhart SM October 1981 - October 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, ISO, GMP, HACCP, Food Industry, MMP, Fire Safety, Safety, Food Safety
Education
Humber College 2010 — 2010
MMP, Planning/Scheduling/HR/Opex, Capex/Uptime/Financial/
Durham College 2000 — 2003
License, Millwright
George Brown College 1983 — 1987
Sheet Metal Worker License
FMC Corporation October 2013 - Present
elementar Americas, Inc. March 2001 - October 2013
FMC January 1999 - March 2001
FMC January 1996 - January 1999
Griffith Laboratories December 1992 - September 1995
FMC January 1989 - December 1992
FMC February 1984 - January 1989
Columbus Foods February 1982 - February 1984
Skills
Canoeing, Food, New Business Development, Instrumentation, Market Development, Chemistry, Sales, Customer Service, Commercialization, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Marketing, Laboratory, Product Marketing, Product Development, Analytical Chemistry, Selling, Food Processing, Dairy, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Medical Devices, Key Account Development, HPLC, R&D, Ingredients, Trade Shows
Education
University of Chicago 1989 — 1991
MBA, Business
Iowa State University 1979 — 1981
MS, Food Technology
Beloit College 1975 — 1978
BS, Chemistry
Carolina Friends School 1970 — 1975
High School, Graduated
Tribune Company January 2012 - Present
Griffith Laboratories July 2011 - December 2011
BridgeNet Solutions July 2010 - July 2011
North Texas Specialty Physicians January 2010 - May 2010
Kanvin International Inc September 2008 - October 2009
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Visio, Access, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, PL/SQL, SharePoint, Business Intelligence, Windows, Project Management, Process Improvement, Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Microsoft Office, Training, Microsoft Excel, SSIS, Supply Chain Management
Education
Dakota State University 2007 — 2009
MS, Information Systems
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University 2003 — 2007
B.Tech, Electronics and Computer Engineering
Griffith Laboratories April 2012 - Present
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago February 2011 - April 2012
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago October 2010 - January 2011
Grosvenor Capital Management April 2008 - April 2010
Grant Thornton LLP 2006 - 2008
Arthur Andersen 1987 - 2002
Skills
Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Talent Management, Applicant Tracking..., College Recruiting, Performance Management, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Management, Technical Recruiting, Employer Branding, Benefits Negotiation, Personnel Management, Executive Search, Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, PeopleSoft, Employee Benefits, HR Consulting, Succession Planning, Sourcing, HR Policies, Interviews, Screening, Temporary Placement, Internet Recruiting, Taleo, Organizational Design, Vendor Management, Screening Resumes
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Valley Children's Healthcare January 2015 - Present
Various Clients May 2011 - December 2014
Florida Gulf Coast University April 2010 - April 2011
The Oak Park Abbey, Inc August 2005 - March 2009
Ace Hardware Corporation January 2005 - August 2005
T-Mobile March 2002 - July 2004
Griffith Laboratories September 1997 - September 2001
Skills
Mentoring, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Organizational..., Performance Management, Leadership Development, Change Management, Human Resources, Onboarding, Entrepreneurship, Management, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Training Delivery, New Business Development, Workforce Planning, Performance Improvement, Team Building, Start-ups, Leadership, Management Development, Culture Change, Training, Organizational Design, Coaching, Program Development, Budgets, Executive Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Talent Management, Employee Training, Staff Development, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, HRIS, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Conflict Resolution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Program Management, Interviews, 360 Feedback, Business Process..., Career Development, Cross-functional Team..., Instructional Design, Recruiting
Education
Lewis University
Master of Arts (MA), Organizational Leadership
Elmhurst College
B.S, Business Management
Moraine Valley Community College
AAS, Human Resource Managment
Griffith Laboratories April 2011 - Present
National Importers Canada Limited June 2010 - April 2011
Horizon Milling GP - Cargill September 2006 - June 2008
The J.M. Smucker Company June 2004 - September 2006
Robin Hood Multifoods Inc ( Div of International Multifoods Inc) February 2002 - June 2004
Robin Hood Multifoods Inc ( Multifoods Inc) January 1978 - June 2004
Skills
Marketing Strategy, FMCG, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Management, Marketing, Consumer Products, Market Planning, Brand Management, Management, Business Development, Food, Strategy
Education
Concordia University 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing
Griffith Laboratories December 2014 - Present
Umbra October 2012 - June 2014
HBC - Zellers October 2009 - March 2011
Loblaw Companies January 2008 - March 2009
Acklands - Grainger Inc. April 2006 - January 2008
Scotts Canada January 2000 - December 2004
Canadian Tire January 1999 - December 1999
Canadian Tire March 1997 - January 1999
Canadian Tire April 1995 - November 1996
Lancaster Cosmetics March 1993 - December 1995
Skills
Forecasting & Inventory..., Planning & Allocation, Project Management, Warehouse Management, Transition Management, SAP / Manugistics, Capacity Planning, Procurement, Business Process..., Inventory Management, Forecasting, Project Planning, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Budgets, Business Strategy, Management, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Sourcing, Strategy, Demand Planning, Change Management, 3PL, Merchandising, Leadership, ERP, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., CPFR, Purchasing, Inventory Control, SAP, Team Building, Logistics, Training, Product Development, Operations Management
Education
Ryerson University 1988 — 1995
Assorted coarses for PMAC designation
Humber College 1983 — 1985
Business, Retail - Co-op
Kent Precision Foods Group, Inc. March 2007 - Present
Griffith Laboratories December 2000 - March 2007
ACH Food Companies May 1995 - December 2000
Skills
Culinary Skills, Product Development, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Training, Food Science, Ingredients, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Dairy, Flavors, Sauces, Sensory Evaluation, Meat, Bakery, Food Service, Recipes, Baking, Frozen Food, Cooking, Food Manufacturing, Food Chemistry
Education
College of DuPage 2002 — 2006
AAS, Culinary Arts
Iowa State University 1992 — 1997
BS, Consumer Food Science
The Chicago Corporation February 2014 - Present
The Chicago Corporation January 2010 - February 2014
The Chicago Corporation 2010 - 2010
First American Bank 2009 - 2009
Griffith Laboratories 2006 - 2006
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Marketing, Equities, Divestitures, Business Strategy, Management Consulting, Strategy, Capital, Restructuring, Capital Markets, Corporate Development, Portfolio Management, Project Finance, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Business Valuation
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2009
BSC, Finance and Marketing
Lycee Francais de Chicago 2001 — 2005
High School Degree
Second Harvest Inland Northwest July 2013 - Present
Second Harvest Inland Northwest July 2013 - Present
Griffith Laboratories January 1997 - February 2003
Unilever-Van Den Bergh Foods February 1995 - September 1996
Unilever-Van Den Bergh Foods February 1994 - February 1995
Unilever-Van Den Bergh Foods August 1991 - February 1994
Skills
Food Industry, Food, Ingredients, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Business Strategy, Flavors, Food Technology, Spices, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Key Account Management, Bakery, Brand Management, P&L Management, Account Management, Gourmet, Supply Chain Management, Sensory Evaluation
Education
Pepperdine University 1993 — 1994
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1984 — 1988
B.S., Food Science
Diageo August 2012 - Present
Diageo October 2011 - August 2012
Alberto Culver - Unilever October 2008 - October 2011
Griffith Laboratories 1999 - 2008
Skills
Product Development, Personal Care, Consumer Products, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Food Science, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Chemistry, FDA, GMP, Product Innovation, Customer Insight, Formulation, FMCG
Education
Ball State University
BS
Hillshire Brands December 2013 - September 2014
Nestlé USA January 2013 - December 2013
Little Lady Foods March 2011 - January 2013
Sara Lee June 2006 - March 2011
Griffith Laboratories August 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Food Industry, Food Processing, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Food, R&D, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Bakery, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Project Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Product Innovation, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Food Science, Management, Team Building, Consumer Products, Dairy, Supply Chain, GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Quality System, FMCG
Education
Benedictine University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Finance
DePaul University 2000 — 2004
BS, Marketing
Firmenich June 2015 - Present
Abelei Flavors October 2007 - Present
The Hickman Household March 1999 - November 2007
Givaudan November 1997 - February 1999
H & R Flavors (Symrise) November 1992 - November 1997
Nestle USA April 1987 - November 1992
T.G.I. Friday's May 1985 - March 1987
Griffith Laboratories June 1980 - January 1982
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Flavors, Management, Food Technology, Product Innovation, Leadership, Ingredients, Food Science, Food Industry, Nutrition, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Dairy, Nutraceuticals, Alcoholic Beverages, Grocery, Commercialization, HACCP, Food Service, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Trade Marketing, Bakery, Customer Insight, Distributors, Product Development, Food
Education
Arizona State University 1982 — 1985
M.S., Agribusiness (Food Science and Business)
Northern Illinois University 1976 — 1980
B.S., Food Science/Nutrition
Griffith Laboratories April 2013 - Present
Griffith Laboratories April 2011 - April 2013
Exopack October 2009 - April 2011
Alcan Packaging July 2008 - September 2009
Pliant October 2007 - June 2008
Pliant January 2005 - October 2007
Skills
Negotiation, Marketing, Account Management, Six Sigma, Customer Service, Brand Management, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Procurement, Market Planning, Strategy, Operations Management, Customer Insight, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Product Development, Food Industry, Packaging, Strategic Planning, B2B, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Management, Supply Chain Management, Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Marketing Management, Team Building, Market Research, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, P&L Management, FMCG, Pricing, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, SAP, Key Account Management, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Consumer Products, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration, Marketing Research & SEV (Strategy, Execution, and Valuation)
Roosevelt University 2007 — 2008
Bachelors, Marketing
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2002
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Drake University July 2014 - Present
Midwest Greyhound Adoption January 2013 - Present
Drake University August 2013 - June 2014
Drake University August 2010 - May 2014
Des Moines Buccaneers August 2012 - August 2013
Civic Music Association May 2012 - August 2013
Red Light Management August 2012 - August 2012
Drake Opera Theater January 2012 - May 2012
Griffith Laboratories December 2010 - July 2011
Self-Employed August 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Leadership, Event Management, Music, Creativity, Organization, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Sports, Public Speaking, Sponsorship Relations, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Networking, Community Outreach, Ticket Sales, Ticket Operations, Donor Management, Sports Marketing, Marketing Research, Microsoft Office, Promotions, Marketing Strategy, Group Sales
Education
Drake University 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Drake University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing & Finance; Music Minor, Cum Laude
Griffith Laboratories April 2013 - Present
Memory Keeper Project December 2013 - Present
GTCR Golder Rauner April 2011 - December 2012
M3 Capital Partners January 2006 - February 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Administrative..., Real Estate, Leadership, System Administration, Outlook, Human Resources, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Customer Service, Event Planning, PeopleSoft, Budgets, Social Media, Project Management, Training, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Employee Relations, Social Networking, Access, Time Management, Event Management, Research, Nonprofits, Management, Administration, Team Building, Administrative...
Education
Harrington College of Design 2009 — 2013
Photography & Interior Design
Ricoh Americas Corporation February 2015 - May 2015
Griffith Laboratories August 2014 - February 2015
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company April 2012 - August 2014
Inspire Wood Creations January 2006 - July 2012
Smiths Cabinets January 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Team Building, Public Speaking, Electro-mechanical, PLC Allen Bradley, Machine Design, AutoCAD, Rhino 3D, SketchUp, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Marketing, Account Management, Sales, Event Planning, PLC, Maintenance, SolidWorks, Omron, Epson, Fanuc Robots
Education
Southern Polytechnic State University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, 3.25
Athens Technical College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Science (AS), Industrial Technology/Technician, 3.45
Griffith Laboratories March 2013 - Present
Griffith Laboratories June 2011 - Present
Griffith Laboratories November 2009 - June 2011
Power Pressure Washing Company January 2000 - June 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Forklift Operator, Operations Management, Quality System, Raw Materials, Scaffolding, Spanish-English, Project Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Food Industry, Food Safety, Inventory Control, Food Manufacturing, Sensory Evaluation, Shipping, Inventory Management
Education
Benedictine University 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Argo Community High School 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma, General Education
ConAgra Foods January 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods November 2008 - January 2013
Wrigley 2007 - 2008
Griffith Laboratories May 2004 - June 2007
Kellogg Company May 2002 - May 2003
Barilla America, Inc. May 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Sensory Evaluation, Consumer Insights, Creative Problem Solving, Innovation, Quant & Qual Consumer..., Descriptive Analysis, CPG Industry, Statistics, Experimental Design, Food, Product Development, Focus Groups, Customer Insight, Food Industry, Marketing Research, Food Science, Flavors, Management, Facilitation, Brainstorming, Fuzzy Front End, Creative Thinking, Food Quality, Consumer Products
Education
Kansas State University 2001 — 2003
MS, Food Science/Sensory
Iowa State University 1998 — 2001
BS, Consumer Food Science
Griffith Laboratories June 2014 - October 2014
Charter One Bank June 2006 - June 2008
Arthur Andersen August 2000 - May 2003
EZLinks Golf, Inc. December 1999 - August 2000
Telephone and Data Systems™ (TDS™) August 1991 - December 1999
Meaden & Moore July 1988 - January 1990
Education
Governors State University
Bachelor's Degree
DePaul University 1996 — 1998
College of DuPage
A.A.S.
Raytheon May 2015 - Present
Apotex Inc. June 2013 - May 2015
Traffic Tech April 2013 - April 2013
Griffith Laboratories May 2011 - April 2013
The Waterloo Regional Food Bank January 2012 - April 2012
The Julien Project January 2012 - March 2012
Griffith Laboratories May 2010 - September 2010
Wyndham House September 2009 - December 2009
Toronto Parks & Recreation May 2007 - September 2009
Crossley Aquatics September 2006 - June 2008
Skills
CIFFA International..., CIFFA Essentials of..., CIFFA Specialized..., CIFFA Supply Chain..., Management, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Pricing, Purchasing, Market Planning, International Business, Finance, Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Time Management, Market Research, Financial Analysis, Organizational..., Interpersonal Skill, Teamwork, Marketing
Education
George Brown College 2012 — 2013
Graduate Certificate, International Business Management Postgraduate Program, Dean's List
University of Guelph 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing Management
Cardinal Newman
Rulon International February 2010 - Present
LION January 2006 - February 2010
Griffith Laboratories January 1992 - January 2006
Applied Power, Inc. 1986 - 1992
Skills
Forecasting, Negotiation, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Business Planning, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, PowerPoint, Cash Management, Finance, General Ledger, Mergers & Acquisitions, Divestitures, Restructuring, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Managerial Finance, Leadership, Cash Flow, Cost Accounting, GAAP, Payroll, Consolidation, Management, Treasury Management, Financial Modeling, Auditing, Access, Internal Controls, Executive Management, Due Diligence, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Corporate Finance, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, FX Derivatives, Interest Rate..., Debt Restructuring, Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, CPA, Financial Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1973 — 1975
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance & International
Bob Jones University 1970 — 1973
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Business/Management
The Phillips Exeter Academy
Griffith Laboratories May 2014 - Present
Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances Group (BSH) October 2012 - March 2014
Sara Lee March 2009 - May 2012
Sara Lee July 2007 - March 2009
Sara Lee April 2005 - July 2007
Sara Lee February 2004 - April 2005
Sara Lee June 2001 - February 2004
Skills
Food & Beverage, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Food Service, Product Management, Product Marketing, Packaging, Category Management, Innovation, Food, P&L Analysis, New Business Development, Pricing, Team Building, Cross Functional Team..., Cross Functional..., Inventory Management, Customer Relations, Brand Management, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Purchasing, Project Management, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Income Statement, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Food Safety, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing Strategy, SAP, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Analysis, Merchandising, Marketing, Change Management, National Accounts, Market Planning, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight
Education
Bradley University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Griffith Laboratories February 2012 - Present
Avatar Corporation June 2008 - October 2011
Ashland, Inc. November 2004 - June 2008
American Pharmaceutical Partners 2003 - 2004
Corn Products International 1997 - 2001
Sierra Consulting Group, Inc. 1995 - 1998
Skills
GMP, Cross-functional Team..., HACCP, Six Sigma, Quality System, Manufacturing, GLP, Quality Control, Sop, FDA, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Validation, Quality Assurance, CAPA, Document Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Microsoft Office, Management, 21 CFR Part 11, SPC
Education
Howard University
Morgan Park High School
Roseland Christian
Stanford University
Griffith Laboratories October 2010 - Present
McCormick July 2010 - October 2010
Skills
Food Science, Food, Food Industry, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, Culinary Skills, Food Manufacturing, Flavors, Food Microbiology, Supply Chain, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Team Building
Education
University of Guelph 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Food and Agribusiness Management
George Brown College 2010 — 2011
Certificate, Culinary Arts
University of Guelph 2008 — 2010
MSc., Food Science
University of Toronto 2004 — 2008
BSc., Life Sciences
Griffith Laboratories 2014 - Present
SpeedLaboratory 2013 - 2014
Georgia State University 2002 - 2013
Skills
Allergen Testing, Allergen/Gluten Analysis, Analytical Review, Microbial analysis, COA's, SOP's, PCR, Hazardous Waste Control, Cell Culture, SDS-PAGE, DNA Electrophoresis, DNA Extraction, DNA Ligation, Protein Purification, Membrane Preparation, Competent Cell..., Inhibitory/Killing..., Neuroscience studies..., Microbiology
Education
Georgia State University
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology
A4RD LLC 2013 - Present
Arkema 2010 - 2013
Griffith Laboratories April 2008 - August 2010
Griffith Laboratories January 2007 - April 2008
Griffith Laboratories August 2005 - January 2007
Kraft Foods/Nabisco February 1999 - August 2005
Erickson Cosmetics March 1998 - January 1999
PepsiAmericas December 1995 - March 1998
Waste Management, Inc. (Chemical Waste/ EML) 1993 - December 1995
D.A. Stuart (Stuart-Ironsides) 1991 - 1993
Skills
Team Building, Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Management, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Product Development, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Quality System, 5S, ISO, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, Production Planning, Operational Excellence, Root Cause Analysis, Operations Management, GMP, Kaizen
Education
Chicago State University
B.S., Chemistry
Creighton University
Pryor Seminars
Six Sigma Green Belt
LyondellBasell August 2012 - Present
Griffith Laboratories August 2010 - August 2012
ALL SNAX April 2007 - May 2010
Caliente Resort September 2005 - March 2007
Kazbor's Grille June 2002 - September 2005
Paradise Lakes Resort September 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Petrochemical Plant..., JSW & Ferrel Industrial..., Interpol Reactor..., Process Design &..., Emergency Response Team..., P&ID Development, Coolant Systems, Pumps & Compressors, Industrial Valves, Steam Generation, Corporate Training, Team Building, Team Leadership, Project Management, Executive Management, Global Regulatory..., Business Analysis, Vendor Relationships, Inventory Management, Procurement, Business Process..., Continuous Improvement
Education
Excelsior College 2011 — 2012
Certification, Power Plant Operations
International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa 2005 — 2007
Associate's Degree, Digital Production
Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Associates, Culinary Arts and Scienceand Restaurant Management
Loaves & Fishes Community Services 2010 - Present
Counselor Nutrition 2005 - 2008
Griffith Laboratories 2002 - 2004
J.R. Simplot Company 1997 - 2002
Golden State Foods 1992 - 1997
Kellen Company 1982 - 1992
Skills
Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Food, Leadership, Management, Nonprofits, Product Development, Program Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1995 — 1997
Master, Business Administration
Cornell University 1973 — 1975
Bachelor of Science, Food Technology
US Foods July 2014 - Present
G&G Enterprises March 2013 - Present
CJ America 2009 - February 2013
Chicago Chain & Transmission April 2009 - November 2009
INNOVA / A Griffith Laboratories Company April 2004 - April 2007
Griffith Laboratories 2000 - 2007
INNOVA / A Griffith Laboratories Company 1995 - 2007
INNOVA / A Griffith Laboratories Company January 2002 - April 2004
INNOVA / A Griffith Laboratories Company January 1998 - January 2002
Skills
Product Development, Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Event Planning, New Business Development, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Sales Management, Sales, Budgets, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Food Industry, Food, Ingredients, Sales Operations, Market Research, Purchasing, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership
Education
DePaul University 2002 — 2009
Regal Lifestyle Communities Inc (RLC) October 2014 - Present
Griffith Laboratories April 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Pricing, Accounts Payable
Education
Wilfrid Laurier University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance, General
Audencia Nantes Ecole de Management
Audencia Nantes Ecole de Management
Bolling September 2010 - Present
Griffith Laboratories September 2000 - September 2010
Quest International (now Gividuan Flavors & Fragrances) May 1999 - August 2000
Quest International (now Gividaun Flavors & Fragrances) October 1996 - May 1999
Skills
National Accounts, Food Industry, Cross Functional Team..., Product Development, Ingredients, Food Service, Food Safety, Food Science, HACCP, Flavors, Sales
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Consumer Food Science
Iowa State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management
Nestle August 2008 - Present
Apollo Health and Beauty Care September 2005 - August 2008
Griffith Laboratories September 1989 - September 2005
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Food Safety, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, 5S, Food Processing, Forecasting, Production Planning, Quality System, SAP, Supply Chain
Education
Humber College 2001 — 2004
Business Admistration
Griffith Laboratories July 2007 - Present
Havertys Furniture December 2005 - July 2007
Carter & Associates May 1998 - December 2005
Skills
Employee Relations, HR Policies, HRIS, Succession Planning, Health & Welfare..., Recruiting, FMLA, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Training, Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Team Building, Deferred Compensation, Interviews, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Employee Training
Education
Clark Atlanta University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Illinois Institute of Technology August 2014 - Present
Loyola University Chicago May 2013 - Present
Griffith Laboratories August 2012 - Present
Robert Bosch North America June 2010 - September 2012
Self Employed February 2010 - April 2012
Independant Consultant February 2010 - March 2010
RWD Technologies March 2006 - February 2010
Skills
•CFPIM (Certified..., •CIRM (Certified..., •CSCP (Certified..., •C.P.M. Certified..., •C.F.P Certified..., •Certified Change..., •Certified ISO auditor, •Certified Project..., Financial Forecasting, Inventory Management, ERP, Lean Manufacturing, CSCP, SAP, Certified Project..., Management, Change Management, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Forecasting
Education
Benedictine University 2002 — 2005
University of Tampa 1998 — 2000
MBA, Quality Management
Spicetec Flavors and Seasonings, a ConAgra Foods Company October 2006 - Present
Conagra Food Ingredients October 2006 - October 2012
Griffith Laboratories 2003 - 2006
Integrated Marketing 2001 - 2003
Integrated Marketing Services 2001 - 2003
Avery Dennison 2000 - 2001
Specialty Brands 1997 - 2000
Quest International 1995 - 1997
Purdue University 1991 - 1995
Skills
Business Development, Product Development, Margin Management, Strategic Account..., Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Developement, Food Service Operations, Sales Promotion, Product Innovation, Dairy, Food Industry, Forecasting, Food Manufacturing, Key Account Management, Food, Shopper Marketing, Marketing, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, FMCG, Pricing, P&L Management, Frozen Food, Sales Operations, Food Safety, Bakery, Food Science, Meat, Ingredients, Strategy, HACCP, Key Account Development, Brand Development, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, Flavors, Food Processing, Commercialization, IRI, Dairy Products, Food Service, National Accounts, Grocery, Pricing Strategy, Spectra, Market Planning
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1996 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Purdue University 1992 — 1995
BS, Food Science
University of Northern Iowa 1989 — 1991
BA, Foods & Nutrition; concentration in Business
Griffith Laboratories March 2006 - Present
Griffith Laboratories March 2006 - Present
Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, Food Technology, Flavors, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Chemistry, Dairy Products
Education
Dominican University 1997 — 2000
Givaudan Flavors August 2008 - Present
Griffith Laboratories January 2005 - July 2008
ConAgra Foods 2000 - 2005
Skills
Ingredients, Food Science, Seasonings, Sensory Evaluation, Food, Food Processing, Flavors, Food Technology, Food Industry, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, HACCP
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 2000
Kronos Foods Inc. 2012 - Present
AFB International November 2009 - April 2012
Solae, LLC October 2007 - December 2009
Elite Spice October 2005 - September 2007
Saratoga Food Specialties, (Div of John Morrell) March 2000 - September 2005
Griffith Laboratories 1994 - 2000
Skills
Ingredients, Food Service, Food Industry, Food, Food Safety, Food Processing
Education
Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, CHIC 1997 — 2000
Culinary
Franklin College
Griffith Laboratories August 2015 - Present
John Morrell Food Group April 2014 - August 2015
PepsiCo October 2012 - April 2014
PepsiCo December 2010 - September 2012
Launch Creative Marketing August 2009 - December 2010
Launch Creative Marketing January 2008 - July 2009
Launch Creative Marketing June 2005 - December 2007
CDW 2004 - 2005
Skills
Promotions, Packaging, Sports Marketing, Sampling, Coupons, Package Design, Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Strategy, Marketing, Consumer Products, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Research
Education
Governors State University 2009 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Eastern Illinois University 2000 — 2004
Marketing
Homewood Flossmoor 1996 — 2000
Health Canada October 2008 - February 2009
Griffith Laboratories May 2004 - August 2006
Guardian Pharmacy October 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Sop
Education
Humber College 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Regulatory Affairs
University of Toronto - New College 2003 — 2007
Honours B.Sc., Biological Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry
Griffith Laboratories August 2007 - Present
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company August 2005 - August 2007
PepsiCo Beverages & Foods June 2003 - August 2005
2003PepsiCo Beverages & Foods January 2002 - June 2003
The Quaker Oats Company January 1999 - January 2002
The Quaker Oats Company January 1997 - January 1999
The Quaker Oats Company January 1995 - January 1997
The Quaker Oats Company January 1990 - January 1994
The Quaker Oats Company January 1987 - January 1990
Skills
Food, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Logistics, Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Education
DePaul University 1988 — 1993
Bachelors of Science, Operations Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois 1985 — 1986
Associate Degree, Accounting
Panduit April 2014 - Present
Panduit September 2013 - April 2014
Panduit September 2011 - September 2013
WMS Gaming September 2005 - June 2011
Continental Midland 2004 - 2005
Juno Lighting Group 2003 - 2004
Lakewood Eng. & Mfg. Co 1994 - 2003
Griffith Laboratories 1989 - 1994
Skills
New Product Design., Team Management, Project Management, New Product Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Plastics, Microsoft Excel, Product Development, Product Design, Solidworks, CAD
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelors, Industrial Design
Tyson 2005 - Present
ConAgra Foods, Inc. 2004 - 2005
Griffith Laboratories 2001 - 2003
Skills
Food Industry, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Science, Ingredients, Culinary Skills, Food Processing, Restaurants, Flavors, Meat, Food Technology, Food, Frozen Food, Food Manufacturing, Sanitation, Food Quality
Education
Johnson & Wales University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Culinary Arts
University of Florida 1995 — 1999
Chemical Engineering
Newmont Mining Corporation April 2012 - Present
Graham Holdings November 2014 - May 2015
IMG January 2012 - March 2012
ConAgra Foods July 2011 - December 2011
Campbell Soup Company January 2011 - April 2011
Novartis August 2010 - December 2010
DTCC May 2010 - July 2010
Griffith Laboratories February 2010 - April 2010
Fortune Brands January 2010 - February 2010
The Glenture Group, LLC October 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Business Intelligence, ABAP, Business Objects, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Integration, SAP, SAP BW, SAP ERP
Education
Anna University 1990 — 1992
Master of Engineering (MEng), Mechanical Engineering
Beneo March 2014 - Present
Prinova Group July 2013 - March 2014
PureCircle USA January 2013 - July 2013
Grande Cheese Company October 2009 - January 2013
Nartowicz International Culinary Consulting July 2009 - October 2009
FONA International November 2001 - April 2009
Unilever Bestfoods 2000 - 2001
Griffith Laboratories 1995 - 1998
McCain Citrus 1994 - 1995
Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, Culinary, Food, Product Development, Food & Beverage, HACCP, Culinary Skills, Sales, Food Processing, Consumer Products, Food Safety, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Flavors, Key Account Development, Bakery, Dairy, Food Service, Supply Chain, Food Technology, GMP, Product Innovation, Manufacturing, Frozen Food, Food Manufacturing, Meat
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1997 — 2001
MBA, Business
Purdue University 1990 — 1994
BS, Food Science
Griffith Laboratories June 2012 - Present
Griffith Laboratories June 2010 - June 2012
Grant Thornton May 2006 - June 2010
Skills
Event Planning, New Hire Orientations, PowerPoint, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Budgets
Education
Concordia University-River Forest 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling Psychology
Northern Illinois University 2004 — 2006
NPD & Innovation July 2012 - Present
Product Development & Inovation Group December 2011 - Present
Celanese November 2010 - November 2011
Griffith Laboratories October 2009 - October 2010
Sara Lee February 2006 - April 2008
Cargill Inc. December 2001 - February 2006
Borden Foods Corp. May 1996 - August 2001
Cains Foods, MA 1993 - 1996
University of Massachusetts Amherst 1990 - 1993
Education
Bharathidasan Institute of Management Tiruchirapalli
MBA
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
M.S.
University of Mumbai
B. Sc. (Tech)
University of Madras
B.Sc.
Griffith Laboratories June 2005 - Present
Conagra Food Ingredients January 2001 - January 2005
McDonald's January 1994 - January 2001
Education
College of DuPage 2001 — 2005
Associate of Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition
Oberto Sausage Company April 2011 - Present
Michael Foods August 2010 - April 2011
JCR Technologies, LLC June 1995 - 2011
Washington Farms, Inc. June 1995 - 2006
Nalley's Fine Foods - Birdseye Foods 1984 - 1995
BirdsEye Foods (Formerly Nalley's Fine Foods) 1984 - 1995
Nalley Fine Foods, Inc. 1984 - 1995
Griffith Laboratories 1980 - 1982
Skills
Flavors, Bakery, Food Quality, Food Technology, HACCP, Food Service, Commercialization, Food & Beverage, Nutrition, Food Science, Over 100 patents and..., Quality Assurance, Dairy Products, Food Manufacturing, Product Development, Sensory Evaluation, Sanitation, Product Innovation, FMCG, GMP, Consumer Products, Frozen Food, R&D
Education
Cornell University 1970 — 1974
Research Doctorate, Food Science & Nutrition
Cornell University 1970 — 1974
PhD, Food Science and Marketing
Yum! Brands, Yum! International Restaurants September 2010 - Present
Sara Lee Corp May 2006 - August 2010
Griffith Laboratories January 1995 - April 2006
Griffith Laboratories U.S.A., Inc. 1995 - 2006
Skills
Food Processing, Problem Analysis, Problem Solving, Flour, Dough Rheology, Ingredient...
Education
Kansas State University 1990 — 1994
MS; PhD, Grain Science & Industry
CiCi's Pizza May 2011 - January 2015
Collin College August 2009 - May 2011
Romano's Macaroni Grill / Brinker International October 2005 - May 2008
Griffith Laboratories January 2001 - September 2005
Pizza Hut / Yum Brands March 1997 - May 2000
Burger King 1990 - 1997
Little Caesars Pizza 1986 - 1990
Domino's Pizza 1984 - 1986
Skills
Food, Product Development, Restaurants, Nutritional data and..., Food Safety, Food & Beverage, Ingredients, Cross-functional Team..., Culinary Skills, Food Industry, Manufacturing, Strategy, Leadership, Food Service, Sales Operations, Analysis, Product Innovation, Food Science, Sales, Menu Development, Logistics, Restaurant Management, Food Processing, Food Quality, Research, Chef, Team Building, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Catering
Education
Iowa State University 1979 — 1981
Master's Degree, Food Science and Technology
Collin County Community College
Associate's Degree, Culinary Science/Culinology
University of Minnesota
B.S, Food Science
Griffith Laboratories January 2013 - Present
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
MS, Food Science
Moscow State University of Applied Biotechnology (MGUPB) 1981 — 1986
MS, Meat Science
AbbVie January 2013 - Present
Abbott Laboratories July 2002 - December 2012
Griffith Laboratories 1992 - 1996
Skills
Lead Optimization, Medicinal Chemistry, Drug Discovery, Drug Design, Organic Synthesis, Organic Chemistry
Education
Harvard University 2000 — 2002
Postdoc, Organic Chemistry
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995 — 2000
Ph.D., Chemistry
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1992
BS, Chemistry
Griffith Laboratories Corporate Research ChefGriffith LaboratoriesSeptember 2013 - Present
Gourmet Boutique 2011 - August 2013
Gourmet Boutique 2006 - 2011
Merrill Lynch 2004 - 2006
ritz carlton central park 2002 - 2004
Skills
Problem Solving, Budgeting, Excel, Planning, Analysis, Production, Word, Customer Service, Food, Team Leadership, Cooking, Inventory Management, Catering, Restaurants, Product Development, Menu Development, Culinary, HACCP, Food Safety, Research, Food Industry, Menu Design, Start-ups, Food Science, Flavors, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Packaging, Team Building, Coaching, Culinary Skills, Chef, Ingredients, Food Processing
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2000 — 2002
A.O.S., Culinary Arts
Franklin College 1995 — 1999
BA, Biology
Griffith Laboratories September 2015 - Present
Westminster Cracker Company December 2013 - August 2015
The J.M. Smucker Company January 2011 - July 2013
The J.M. Smucker Company June 2008 - December 2010
The J.M. Smucker Company September 2004 - May 2008
The J.M. Smucker Company September 2003 - September 2004
The J.M. Smucker Company June 2001 - September 2003
The J.M. Smucker Company June 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Leadership, Materials Management, Quality System, Budgets, Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Supply Chain
Education
Heidelberg College 2005 — 2007
MBA, MBA
Drexel University 1992 — 1998
BS, Operations Managment
Continental Mills March 2010 - Present
Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products November 2005 - February 2010
Griffith Laboratories 2000 - 2005
Sara Lee Foods 1999 - 2000
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
Tessitura Network, Inc. Database AdministratorLyric Opera of Chicago2001 - 2005
Griffith Laboratories 1994 - 1998
Helene Curtis 1989 - 1994
Education
Hope College 1978 — 1982
BA, Business, German
Griffith Laboratories Audit ManagerKPMGJuly 1983 - March 1989
Skills
Food Industry, Budgets, Ingredients
Education
DePaul University 1993 — 1995
MBA, International Business
University of Illinois at Chicago 1979 — 1983
BS, Accounting
NISC January 2000 - Present
Cantel 1988 - 1992
Griffith Laboratories 1983 - 1988
Skills
XML, Software Engineering, Subversion, Java, Guice, SDLC, OOP, Cassandra, Web Services, Java Enterprise Edition, Tomcat, Hibernate, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Servlets, Agile Methodologies, SQL, IntelliJ IDEA, Spring, Design Patterns, JSP, REST, Oracle, JUnit, Ant
Education
George Brown College 1982 — 1984
Degree, Computer Science
University of Guelph 1976 — 1981
B.Sc., Fisheries and Wildlife
IFF September 2010 - Present
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) 2010 - Present
Baldwin Richardson Foods April 2010 - August 2010
Asoyia January 2008 - December 2009
Roquette America 2006 - 2008
Griffith Laboratories 1997 - 2005
Van den Bergh Foods 1991 - 1997
Skills
Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Education
Indiana University-Northwest 1993 — 1996
MBA, Business
Purdue University 1986 — 1991
BS, Food Science
Comcast July 2014 - Present
Comcast March 2010 - July 2014
CIMCO Communications 2007 - 2010
Griffith Laboratories 2002 - 2007
divine, Inc 2001 - 2001
Applied Systems 1994 - 2001
Skills
.NET, Business Intelligence, Microsoft SQL Server, Portfolio Management, SharePoint, Project Management, Software Development, Web Services, ASP.NET, Project Planning, Software Project..., C#, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Parts, Custom Web Parts, Nintex, PMP, ASP.NET MVC, Agile Methodologies, Business Analysis
Education
Governors State University 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Science
University of Illinois at Chicago 1988 — 1990
Griffith Laboratories February 2000 - Present
FJK International Inc July 1987 - January 2000
Education
Elmhurst College 1979 — 1987
BS, Global Transportation & Physcology
Walmart Stores, Inc. May 2007 - Present
Walmart Stores, Inc. 2002 - 2007
Walmart Stores, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Griffith Laboratories 1986 - 1998
Kent Feeds, Inc./Grain Processing Corp. 1979 - 1985
Skills
Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Construction Management, P&L Accountability, Project Management, Conceptual Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Supervisory Experience, Process Scheduler, Retail
Education
Iowa State University 1975 — 1979
B.S., Construction Engineering
Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc. January 2001 - Present
Cedarburg Pharmaceuticals 1998 - 2000
Griffith Laboratories October 1995 - October 1997
Amoco Technology Company December 1989 - October 1995
PM Motor Co. 1980 - 1980
Education
Harvard University 1984 — 1989
PhD, Chemistry
The University of Chicago 1980 — 1984
BS, Chemistry
Taro Pharmaceuticals 2010 - Present
Genpharm ULC March 2003 - June 2009
Griffith Laboratories 2002 - 2003
Alcan Packaging /Starpack Phils. Corp. VAW Germany April 1995 - May 2002
Skills
GMP, GLP, Quality Assurance
Education
AAPS-Toronto Canada
Regulatory Affairs/Pharmaceuticals
Adamson University
CHEMISTRY
TexAmerican September 2014 - Present
Nu Products Seasoning Company June 2009 - August 2014
Rymer Homes Inc., Rymer Development LLC. June 2000 - June 2009
Warner Jenkinson June 1989 - June 2000
Crompton and Knowles June 1984 - June 1989
Griffith Laboratories June 1979 - June 1984
Skills
Ingredients, Food Science, Food Technology, Forecasting, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Food, Menu Development, Sauces, Meat, Food Manufacturing, Sales, Flavors, Poultry, SQF, Sensory Evaluation, Frozen Food, Bakery, Food Quality, Dairy, Food Microbiology, Hygiene, Grocery, Catering
Education
Berry College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
University of Delaware
MBA Studies
Griffith Laboratories March 2002 - Present
Wimmer's meat products April 1995 - March 2002
Skills
Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Technology, Food Safety Management..., Innovation Management, Chemistry, GLP, Food, GMP, Product Development, Bakery, Quality Management, Product Innovation, HACCP, Commercialization, Food Chemistry, Quality Auditing, Quality System, ISO 22000, Food Quality, Meat, Food Manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Food Industry, Dairy Products, FMCG, Flavors, Food Service, Consumer Products, Emulsions, Hygiene, Regulatory Affairs, Raw Materials, Customer Insight, Continuous Improvement, Dairy, Culinary Skills, Functional Foods, Formulation
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1969 — 1975
Ph.D, Food Science
Oregon State University 1966 — 1968
ms, foodscience
Indian Agricultural Research Institute 1964 — 1966
MSc, Horticulture
Metroland Media Group Ltd. 2011 - Present
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services 2009 - Present
. 2009 - 2012
Griffith Laboratories April 2003 - October 2008
Griffith Laboratories 2000 - 2003
Griffith Laboratories 2000 - 2000
Griffith Laboratories 1990 - 2000
Skills
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Process/Systems Control, Continuous Improvement, Coaching, Health and Safety
Education
Human Resources Professional Association
Ryerson University 2009 — 2012
Sheridan College 2005 — 2007
Ivey Business School at Western University 2005 — 2005
The Niagara Institute 1995 — 1995
The University of Sheffield
Teaching
Griffith Laboratories Plant ManagerGriffith LaboratoriesMay 2005 - Present
F&F/Olmarc/Favorite Brands/Hershey May 1986 - January 1997
Leaf , Inc 1986 - 1997
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1976 — 1979
MBA, Operations/Behavioral
Innova Flavors /Griffith Laboratories August 2008 - Present
Griffith Laboratories August 2009 - February 2011
Forest Ridge School District 142 September 2007 - January 2009
California Coastal Recovery, Inc. February 1988 - May 2006
Skills
Negotiation, Team Leadership, Payroll, Management, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Training, Coaching, Leadership Development, Team Building, Customer Service, Sales, Event Planning, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office
Education
Benedictine University
Organizational Leadership/HR Management, A
Lewis University
Bachelor's Degree, Biology Teacher Education, B
Griffith Laboratories 2005 - 2009
Griffith Laboratories 2000 - 2009
Griffith Laboratories 1998 - 2005
Griffith Laboratories 1993 - 1998
Education
DePaul University
Professional Development
MillerCoors June 2015 - Present
MillerCoors September 2014 - June 2015
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. July 2013 - August 2014
MillerCoors October 2011 - June 2013
MillerCoors March 2009 - October 2011
Miller Brewing Company June 2007 - April 2009
Miller Brewing Company June 2006 - June 2007
Miller Brewing Company September 2004 - June 2006
Keebler Company June 2002 - August 2002
Griffith Laboratories June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
GMP, Sensory Evaluation, Food, Product Development, Food Science, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Supply Chain Management, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, FMCG, Operations Management, Food Safety, Brewing, Data Analysis, SAP, Chemistry, R&D, Beer, Production Managment, Production Support, Supply Chain, Beverage Industry, Fermentation, Food Industry, Product Innovation, Alcoholic Beverages, Ingredients, Food Processing, Brewery, IRI, Consumer Products, TPM, Craft Beer, 5S, Quality System, SQF, Food Technology, Microbiology, Grocery
Education
Institute of Brewing and Distilling
Diploma in Brewing
Cornell University 2002 — 2004
MS, Food Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2002
BS, Food Science
ATEX, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Plymart 2006 - 2007
Structural Products Corp. 1996 - 2006
Atlanta Structural Products 1996 - 2006
Griffith Laboratories January 1985 - January 1996
Union Camp January 1980 - January 1984
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
BS, Industrial Engineering
Chicago Meat Authority January 2012 - Present
Wayne Farms, LLC February 2011 - January 2012
Creative Product Design October 2009 - March 2011
United Food Ingredients February 2007 - October 2009
Griffith Laboratories October 2005 - February 2007
Custom Culinary 1997 - 2005
Nestle USA May 1988 - April 1997
Land O' Frost 1983 - 1988
Vienna Beef July 1981 - August 1983
Scott Peterson 1977 - 1980
Skills
Cooking, Creative Problem Solving, Meat and Poultry, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Photography, Food Ingredient..., Meat, Food, Food Industry, Food Science, Food Service, Dairy, Food Safety, R&D, Process Improvement, Bakery, Ingredients, Quality System, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Technology, Continuous Improvement, HACCP
Education
Benedictine University 1977 — 1981
BA, Business Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Masters, Food Science
Kerry Ingredients and Flavours February 2013 - January 2015
Maypole Dairy December 2008 - February 2013
Griffith Laboratories 2001 - 2008
Skills
Food Safety, Food Processing, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Customer Service, Food Industry, Coaching, Food Manufacturing, Food, Ingredients, Supply Chain, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., Production Planning, Food Technology, GMP, Quality Assurance, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Purchasing, New Business Development, 5S, Inventory Management, Team Building, Logistics, Quality Management, Dairy, Warehousing, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, MRP, SAP, Microsoft Office, Kaizen, Sensory Evaluation, Frozen Food, Food Microbiology, Packaging, SQF, Quality Control
Education
Centennial College 2001 — 2005
Operations Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Centennial College 2001 — 2005
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Acquisio May 2015 - Present
Whatsnexx April 2013 - April 2015
Premier Tech October 2011 - January 2013
Griffith Laboratories August 2005 - October 2011
Skills
Scrum, AngularJS, Agile Methodologies, ASP.NET, Agile Project Management, Project Management, JavaScript, Backbone.js, Software Development, Management, SQL, HTML5, Forecasting, XML, Business Intelligence, Business Development, Databases, Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, Account Management, jQuery, .NET, Web Applications, Entity Framework, Software Project..., ASP.NET MVC, jQuery UI, Data Access, Web Development, Software Design, Business Analysis, Business Process, B2B, C#, Web Services, MySQL, WCF, TFS, HTML, LINQ, CSS, Product Development, PHP, java
Education
HEC Montréal
University of Saskatchewan November 2013 - March 2014
Griffith Laboratories 2010 - 2013
Skills
Biotechnology, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Quality System, FDA, GMP, GLP, Microbiology, Sop, Food Microbiology, Food Science, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, WHMIS
Education
Durham College 2015 — 2016
Post Graduate Diploma, Pharmaceutical and Food Science Technology (Fast Track)
University of Toronto 2007 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
ACH Food Companies November 2014 - Present
ACH Food Companies November 2011 - October 2014
ConAgra Foods November 2008 - November 2011
Griffith Laboratories July 2005 - November 2008
Griffith Laboratories October 2000 - July 2005
Griffith Laboratories June 1997 - October 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Finance, P&L, Pricing, Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling
Education
St. Xavier University 1994 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Augustana College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting and Business/Management
T.F. North High School 1980 — 1984
Griffith Laboratories Business Unit ManagerDragocoJanuary 1999 - January 2002
FMC BioPolymer January 1986 - January 1996
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1980 — 1985
MS, Food Science
Binghamton University 1971 — 1975
BA, Biology
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. May 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods September 2007 - December 2010
Griffith Laboratories January 2006 - June 2006
Unilever Foodsolutions April 2004 - September 2004
Head Start Program - Family Services and Visiting Nurses Assn, Alton, IL April 1993 - November 1995
Education
Cornell University
BS, Nutrition Science
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
MS, Human Nutrition
Now Foods October 2010 - Present
Griffith Laboratories February 2007 - May 2010
Avon Products February 2001 - February 2007
Skills
GC-MS, LC-MS, Method Development, Method Validation, Method Transfer, Instrument Validation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, HPLC, GC, UPLC, Wet Chemistry, GMP, GLP, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Chromatography
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree, Biochemistry
Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2006
Graduate Coursework, Analytical Method Development
Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited April 2015 - Present
Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited June 2012 - April 2015
Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited November 2011 - June 2012
SQI Diagnostics June 2010 - October 2011
SQI Diagnostics August 2007 - June 2010
Griffith Laboratories January 2004 - August 2007
Skills
Six Sigma, GMP, FDA, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Technology Transfer, Biotechnology, Technical Writing, GLP, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Process Improvement..., Project Management, SPC
Education
Western University 2000 — 2003
BSc, Biology
Centennial College 2003 — 2007
Diploma (with Honours), Biotechnology/ Industrial Microbiology
TD Waterhouse July 2013 - Present
Griffith Laboratories July 2011 - July 2013
De La Salle College Oaklands January 2009 - June 2010
Bank of Montreal June 2007 - December 2007
Equinox Financial March 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Library Science, Library, Cataloging, Information Literacy, Collection Development, Library Management, Library Instruction, Digital Libraries, Information Management, Electronic Resources, Library Research, Information Retrieval
Education
University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Junior/Intermediate (Grades 4-10)
University of Toronto 2006 — 2008
MISt., Library and Information Science
Bishop's University 2000 — 2004
B.A., History, Geography, Education
PepsiCo - Quaker Oats October 2012 - Present
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company July 2011 - August 2012
Pinnacle Foods Corporation September 2010 - July 2011
Griffith Laboratories April 2008 - September 2010
Kerry Bio-Science March 2004 - April 2008
Skills
Computer Proficiency, SAP, Genesis, PowerPoint, Kodak InSite, FDA, USDA, Customs Regulations, Code of Federal..., Regulatory Guidelines, Import Export, Regulatory Submissions, Food Industry, Ingredients, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Food Science, Consumer Products, Food Technology
Education
Arizona State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Arizona State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology, Microbiology and Immunology
Griffith Laboratories
Skills
Food Service, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Process Improvement, Coaching
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Food Safety and Technology
Purdue University
University Health Network April 2015 - Present
Griffith Laboratories September 2012 - September 2014
York University January 2014 - July 2014
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology October 2013 - December 2013
Dr. Pakize-i Tarzi Laboratories June 2008 - September 2008
Ege University September 2007 - June 2008
Skills
HACCP, GMP, GLP, HPLC, Biotechnology, Chromatography, Spectrophotometry, Aseptic Technique, Gas Chromatography, Gel Electrophoresis, Sop, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Laboratory, Quality System, Quality Assurance, PCR, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Agarose Gel..., SDS-PAGE, DNA extraction, Plasmid Isolation, Immunoassays, Western Blotting, ELISA, Bioinformatics, UV/Vis, Immunology, Organic Chemistry, Protein Purification, Protein Expression
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2010 — 2014
Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Biotechnology Technologist - Research - Co-op
Ege Üniversitesi 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology
Pride Pak Canada Ltd July 2011 - August 2013
Griffith Laboratories June 2010 - July 2011
Nutriservice* SA August 2007 - August 2008
Administradora de Franquicias América Ltda. Company January 2007 - July 2007
Mundo Marino Ltda. Company January 2006 - December 2006
Federico Santa María University June 2005 - December 2005
Chocolates Pares Company June 2005 - December 2005
Cecilia Leon at Federico Santa Maria University March 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Chemistry, HACCP, GMP, Food Industry, Quality Systems, Food, Auditing, Food Processing, Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Hygiene, Sensory Evaluation, Food Quality, Frozen Food, Laboratory, SQF, SSOP, Quality System, Regulatory Affairs, Flavors, Food Manufacturing, Quality Control, ISO, ISO 22000, Dairy, Food Chemistry, Ingredients, Analytical Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Quality Management, Management
Education
Gftc University of Guelph 2013 — 2013
HACCP II Certification, Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
Guelph food institute centre 2013 — 2013
HACCP I training course
Guelph food technology centre 2012 — 2012
Course, Innovate Packaging: Analitycal Techniques for the food industry
Centennial College 2009 — 2010
Post Graduate Certificate, Biotechnology Technician; Microbiology Industry
Federico Santa María University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, Quality Control; Food Industry
Griffith Laboratories August 2003 - Present
Education
Ankara Üniversitesi 1990 — 1995
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Hydraulic Pumps Design
Ankara Üniversitesi 1987 — 1989
Master's Degree, ULV Nozzles Technical Suitability
University of Technology 1974 — 1978
Engineer’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Griffith Laboratories October 2009 - Present
Griffith Laboratories October 2007 - September 2009
Griffith Laboratories February 2006 - September 2007
Loblaw Companies Limited 2004 - 2005
Marsan Foods Limited 2003 - 2003
Skills
Food
Education
Bonnie Gordon College 2010 — 2010
Cake Design, Cake Design
Humber College 2002 — 2003
Chef Training Certificate, Culinary Training
University of Guelph 2001 — 2003
Certificate in Food Science, Food Science
University of Waterloo 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Honours, Biology, Minor Chemistry
Grand & Toy April 2015 - Present
Grand & Toy January 2013 - April 2015
WoodGreen Community Services April 2012 - September 2012
Griffith Laboratories May 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Management, Media Relations, Customer Service, Facebook, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Copywriting, Microsoft Office, B2B Marketing, Product Marketing, Campaign Strategies, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Conference Coordination, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing
Education
Centennial College 2011 — 2012
Corporate Communications and Public Relations Post-Graduate Certificate
York University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
Wixon June 2013 - Present
Signature Brands January 2013 - July 2013
Griffith Laboratories June 2005 - December 2012
Conagra Food Ingredients January 2001 - January 2005
McDonald’s January 1994 - January 2001
Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, Food Processing, Flavors, Food Industry, Meat, HACCP, Dairy, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Bakery, Product Development, Food
Education
College of DuPage 2002 — 2005
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts
Benedictine University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's of Science, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Benedictine University
Bachelor of Science; Associate of Culinary Arts, Nutrition; Culinary Arts; Pastry Arts
Self-employed 1971 - Present
Marian Catholic High School 2003 - 2010
Marian Catholic High School 2003 - 2010
Windy City Resort 1980 - 2005
Griffith Laboratories 1981 - 1985
Skills
Vocalist, Music, Music Production, Music Industry, Songwriting, Recording, Singing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Music Education, Entertainment, Studio Recording, Teaching
Education
Elmhurst College 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Mother McAuley
4 year
Glanbia Optimum Nutrition November 2014 - Present
Griffith Laboratories February 2011 - October 2014
CIMCO Communications August 2007 - February 2011
Palos Bank and Trust October 2002 - April 2007
Skills
Supply Chain, Food Industry, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Continuous Improvement, Food, MRP, Logistics, Supply Chain..., Forecasting, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food Processing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Microsoft Office, Sales
Education
Illinois State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General