Home Products International
Industry: Company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Chicago, IL Founded: 1952 Subsidiaries: Home Products International - North America, Inc., Seymour Housewares Corporation
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Home Products International Employees
NACCO Materials Handling Group February 2014 - Present
NACCO Materials Handling Group January 2011 - February 2014
Globe Machine Mfg. February 2007 - November 2009
Tuthill Transport Technologies May 2005 - August 2006
Home Products International February 2003 - April 2006
Valeo Engine Cooling 1998 - 2000
Eagle Picher 1996 - 1997
Skills
Negotiation, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Kanban, Sourcing, MRP, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain, Kaizen, JIT, Supplier Development, Materials Management, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Supplier Quality, Automotive, PPAP, Manufacturing..., 5S, APQP, DMAIC, ISO, SPC, Materials, Root Cause Analysis, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., TS16949, Machining
Education
Purdue University 1986 — 1994
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1980 — 2002
Business Management
IBM December 1998 - Present
Home Products International September 1997 - December 1998
TruVue August 1996 - September 1997
Cornell Supply July 1995 - September 1996
Skills
Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, SOA, Virtualization, ITIL, Project Management, Disaster Recovery, Solution Architecture, AIX, Security, Outsourcing, Architecture, Storage, IT Strategy, Data Center, Business Continuity, Business Analysis, Servers, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Architectures, Technical Architecture, CRM, Network Architecture, IBM AIX
Education
Davenport University 2014 — 2015
Graduate Certificate, Data Analytics, 3.92
Davenport University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor, Finance
Larry E. Nunn & Associates January 2013 - Present
Swifty Oil Co., Inc. August 2005 - December 2012
Home Products, International October 2004 - August 2005
Kiel Bros. Oil May 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Financial Accounting, Accruals, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Problem Solving, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Great Plains Software, AS400 system, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Invoicing, Inventory Valuation, Inventory Analysis, Tax Accounting, IFTA, US GAAP, Tax Preparation, Use Tax, Business License, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, Monthly Close, Year-end Close, General Ledger, Fuel Tax, Data Analysis, Self-driven, Decision Analysis, Data-driven Decision..., Managing Deadlines, Purchase Orders, Oil & Gas Industry
Education
IUPUC 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's, Business - Accounting
Ivy Tech Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate's degree, Accounting
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company 2007 - Present
Home Products International January 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Category Management, Wal-Mart, Nielsen, IRI, AC Nielsen, Shopper Marketing, Consumer Insights, Merchandising, ProSpace, Forecasting, Spectra, Category Development, Retail, Replenishment, Sam's Club, Management, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Categorization, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Trade Marketing, FMCG, Retail Category..., Customer Marketing, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Pricing, National Accounts, Pricing Strategy, CPFR
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelors, Accounting
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelors, Finance
NWACC
Southern Folger Detention Equipment Co. February 2014 - Present
Home Products International December 2008 - March 2013
The Pampered Chef April 2006 - April 2008
ACCO Brands 2000 - 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Product Marketing, Product Launch
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive MBA
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
Cummins Inc. August 2015 - Present
Indiana University Health September 2013 - August 2015
Mary Kay Inc. February 2011 - December 2013
CSpring August 2011 - August 2013
Sallie Mae March 2010 - August 2011
Sallie Mae August 2003 - March 2010
Home Products International 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Six Sigma, Microsoft Office 2007, SharePoint, Bugzilla, Visio, MS Project, Business Process..., Quality Management, User Acceptance Testing, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Process Improvement, Business Process, Management, PMP, Integration, Project Management, Testing, Team Building, Business Process Mapping, SDLC, Disaster Recovery, Requirements Gathering, Budgets, Business Intelligence, Program Management, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Quality Assurance, Software Project..., Leadership, Enterprise Software, Software Documentation, Requirements Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Change Management
Education
University of Indianapolis 2004 — 2006
B.S., Organizational Leadership, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Indiana State University 1989 — 1991
Computer Science
Inward Focus, LLC 2014 - 2015
Skyware Global 2013 - 2014
Uniek Inc. 2007 - 2013
Waunakee Special Olympics 2006 - 2013
Placon Corporation 2003 - 2007
Newell Rubbermaid 2000 - 2003
Home Products International 1999 - 2000
Rubbermaid, Inc. 1998 - 1999
Rubbermaid Home Products 1993 - 1998
United States Air Force 1988 - 1993
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Injection Molding, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Kaizen, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Global Sourcing, ISO, Project Planning, Quality System, Purchasing, Engineering, Forecasting, 5S, Management, Procurement, Program Management, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing..., Start-ups, Budgets, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Management, MRP, Inventory Management, Logistics, Process Engineering, Team Building, Manufacturing..., Supply Management, Warehousing
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Master Lock Company September 2014 - Present
Triton Metals, Inc. January 2013 - Present
Tr3design October 2011 - Present
Roeser Home Remodeling October 2011 - November 2014
Home Products International July 2008 - September 2011
Home Products International July 2008 - September 2011
Columbia College January 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Sketching, Product Design, Packaging, Model Making, Manufacturing, Product Development, Solidworks, InDesign, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Industrial Design, Rendering, Microsoft Office, Injection Molding, Problem Solving, Concept Development, KeyShot Rendering, Rapid Prototyping, Design Thinking, Design Strategy, Concept Generation, Keyshot, Hypershot, Product Innovation, Sketchbook Pro, Design for Manufacturing, Strategic Design
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachlor of Fine Arts, Product Design
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Product Design
Lava Lite October 2013 - Present
Home Products International February 2010 - October 2011
Fellowes, Hollister, H2O+, Tenex (now Newell/Rubbermaid) February 2010 - February 2010
International Sales Consulting 2004 - February 2010
Foldy Pac International 2001 - 2004
H2O+ 1999 - 2001
Tenex Corporation 1997 - 1999
Fellowes 1995 - 1997
Hollister Incorporated 1985 - 1995
Skills
International Sales, International Management, International Marketing, International Strategy, Global Business..., New Business Development, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Middle East, Consumer Packaged Goods, Medical Devices, Office Products, Manufacturing, Computer Products, Packaging and Containers, Office Equipment, Income Statement, FMCG, Strategy, Start-ups, Key Account Management, Business Planning, Marketing, P&L Management, International Business, Global Marketing, Product Launch, Supply Chain, Direct Sales, Product Marketing, Channel Partners, Management, Marketing Management, Brand Management, Team Leadership, Logistics, Brand Development, Budgets, Trade Shows, Operations Management, Program Management, Business Development, Market Analysis, Export, Contract Negotiation, International Business..., Global Sourcing, International Trade
Education
Copenhagen Business School (M.B.A.) 1986 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Sales and Marketing, Strategic Planning
Copenhagen Business School 1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Sales, Marketing and Business Economics
Rust-Oleum April 2013 - Present
Morton Salt 2008 - 2013
Home Products International 2006 - 2008
Home Products International 2005 - 2006
Newell Rubbermaid (Sanford Corporation) 2004 - 2005
Newell Rubbermaid (Sanford Corporation) 2002 - 2004
Skills
Brand Development, Project Coordination, Product Development, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Marketing Management, Account Management, Consumer Insights, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Key Account Management, Marketing, Product Marketing, Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Sales Management, Sales, Product Innovation, New Business Development, Segmentation, Trade Marketing, Market Research, B2B, FMCG, Market Analysis, Market Planning, Advertising, Sales Operations, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Multi-channel Marketing, Packaging, Pricing Strategy, Product Launch, Shopper Marketing, Brand Awareness, Consumer Goods, CPG Industry
Education
Purdue University 1998 — 2002
BA in Communication, Advertising
Fortune Brands Home & Security October 2012 - Present
Master Lock Company (Fortune Brands Home and Security) January 2015 - Present
Waterloo Industries (Fortune Brands Home and Security) February 2014 - January 2015
Waterloo Industries (Fortune Brands Home and Security) October 2012 - February 2014
Leaders in Product Development Product Management Project Management Consumer Products April 2012 - October 2012
Product Development Leaders April 2012 - October 2012
Product Management Leaders April 2012 - October 2012
Home Products International May 2011 - April 2012
Home Products International June 2008 - May 2011
Newell Rubbermaid - Office Products Group March 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Product Development, Project Management, Stage-Gate, Marketing Management, PMP, Product Innovation, Product Launch, Product Lifecycle..., Vendor Management, Patents, Consumer Products, Product Design, Global Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Consumer Product Safety, Consumer Product Testing, Consumer Insight, Market Research, Compliance, Strategy, Product Management, Engineering, Program Management, Marketing Research, Management, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Team Building, Marketing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Engineering Management, Budgets, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Retail, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, New Business Development, International Sales, Sales, Forecasting
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1985 — 1987
MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
BS, General Engineering
Ryder System, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Tolco Corporation June 2012 - March 2013
Simmons Engineering Corporation February 2012 - March 2012
Home Products International May 2010 - February 2012
Sagus International April 2007 - February 2010
Internet Real Estate, Ltd. October 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Logistics, Accounts Payable, Market Research, Project Planning, Invoicing, Process Scheduler, Accounts Receivable, Data Entry, QuickBooks, Process Improvement, Product Development, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Team Building
Education
University of Phoenix
Sterling Lumber Company March 2015 - Present
Home Products International August 2009 - February 2015
Blackthorn Group LLC February 2008 - August 2009
US Farathane September 2007 - February 2008
Hawk Plastics, Inc. March 2004 - September 2007
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Leadership, Automotive, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Supply Chain, Kaizen, Operations Management, Forecasting, Quality Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Team Building, Global Sourcing, Quality System, 5S, Manufacturing..., P, P&L Management
Education
Oakland University 1977 — 1981
BS, Management
Home Products International - North America, Inc. September 2011 - Present
Home Products International June 2010 - Present
wallProtex Brand September 2009 - June 2010
Newell Company January 2008 - January 2009
Sanford NA January 2007 - December 2007
Sanford October 2005 - January 2007
Rubbermad Incorporated November 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Product Marketing, Brand Development, Consumer Products, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Design, Manufacturing, Integrated Marketing, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Product Innovation, Product Development, Forecasting, Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Sales, Segmentation
Education
The College of Wooster 1983 — 1986
Self April 2012 - Present
Independent November 2010 - April 2012
Home Products International February 2009 - November 2010
Tarta Marketing, LLC 2005 - February 2009
Intervisual Communications, Inc 1994 - 2004
Marketplace Media 1993 - 1994
DDB Worldwide 1989 - 1993
Marta's Vineyard February 1988 - December 1988
ConAgra Foods May 1987 - February 1988
Bozell July 1984 - February 1988
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Management, Account Management, Sales Management, B2B, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Leadership, Sales, FMCG, P&L Management, Retail, Marketing Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Product Management, Pricing, Forecasting, Product Launch, Direct Mail, Marketing Research, Brand Development, Market Research, Product Innovation, Integrated Marketing, Market Planning, International Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, International Sales
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1983 — 1984
MBA, International Marketing
Northwestern University 1982 — 1983
Post Graduate Business Curriculum, Business
Kalamazoo College 1976 — 1980
BA, Art History/Art, Spanish minor
Solo Cup Company December 2011 - Present
Home Products International January 2008 - August 2011
Home Products International May 2005 - December 2007
Blyth Homescents 2003 - 2005
Storck 2001 - 2003
Monsanto / Pharmacia 1996 - 2000
Skills
New Business Development, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Strategy, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, FMCG, Business Strategy, Account Management, P&L Management, Retail, Marketing Management, Product Management, Project Management, Leadership, Advertising, Forecasting, Pricing, Trade Marketing, Market Planning, Product Marketing, Negotiation, Analytics
Education
Chicago Deming Association - Six Sigma Masters Program Naperville, IL 2011 — 2011
Six Sigma Green Belt Training
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2000
MBA
Northeastern Illinois University 1989 — 1990
BS, Marketing
Wrigley June 2014 - Present
ACCO Brands January 2012 - January 2014
University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Art and Design August 2008 - May 2013
ACCO Brands January 2009 - December 2011
ACCO Brands January 2007 - January 2009
Wilton Industries November 2003 - December 2006
The Marketing Store 2001 - 2003
Home Products International 1998 - 2001
Happ Controls 1993 - 1996
Skills
Industrial Design, Product Design, Design Strategy, Concept Development, Design Thinking, Sketching, Product Development, Concept Generation, Design Management, Illustrator, Strategic Design, Creative Problem Solving, Rendering, Design Leadership, Rhino, Brand Development, Rapid Prototyping, Leadership, Model Making, Design Education, People-oriented, Mentoring, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation, Environmental Design, Creative Strategy, Thought Leadership, Design Research, Presentations, User Experience, User-centered Design, User Research, User Experience Design, Consumer Products, Consumer Insight, Teaching, Career Development, Problem Solving, Packaging
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1994 — 1998
BA, Industrial Design
Prospect High School 1987 — 1991
Home Products International October 2012 - Present
Paris Presents January 2010 - October 2012
Paris Presents June 2008 - December 2009
Paris Presents February 2007 - June 2008
Columbia Sussex June 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Innovative Thinking, Sales Driven, Sales, Retail, Consumer Products, Marketing, Management, Strategic Planning, Market Research, Business Planning, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Product Development, Account Management, Merchandising, Marketing Communications
Education
Marquette University 2002 — 2006
BS, Business Administration; Marketing & Information Technology
Bay Valley Foods July 2013 - Present
Bay Valley Foods February 2013 - July 2013
Home Products International June 2012 - October 2012
Barilla Group January 2012 - May 2012
Commonground April 2011 - August 2011
Bethel New Life August 2009 - April 2011
Information Resources, Inc. June 2008 - March 2009
Sara Lee April 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Brand Equity, Competitive Analysis, IRI, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Management, Project Management, Pricing, Segmentation, PLM Tools
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2005
MBA, Marketing Management
The University of Chicago
BA, Sociology
Inpres Inc. April 2013 - Present
Home Products International April 2002 - March 2013
Central Life Sciences December 1999 - November 2001
Skills
Solidworks, ProE, AutoCAD, Automation, Injection Molding, Tooling Design, Project Management, JD Edwards, MS Project, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Engineering, operations m, Lean Manufacturing, Project Engineering, Global Sourcing, Personal Care, GMP, Iso 9000, consumer pr, Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, 5S, TPM, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, ISO, Manufacturing..., Public Relations, Product Development, Plastics, Six Sigma, Packaging, Design for Manufacturing, Operations Management, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, Engineering, Process Improvement, Management, Process Engineering
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS)
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (AFSI) 2012 - Present
Perspectives, Inc. 2012 - 2013
Carrousel Travel American Express 2010 - 2011
The Honeymoon Registry, Inc. 2008 - 2011
RAKO Etiketten GmbH & Co. KG 2005 - 2007
Independent Consultant 1999 - 2007
Scholz & Friends 2003 - 2004
Home Products International 1999 - 1999
Skills
International MBA, International Account..., Project Management, Business Strategy, Web Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Negotiation, International Project..., International..., International Marketing, International Sales, Event Management, Presentations, Training and Development, Highly Resourceful, Multi Tasking, Cultural Awareness, Multilingual, German, Spanish, Portuguese, English
Education
International Experience 1996 — 2012
Universität Hamburg 2001 — 2004
Master of International Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1994 — 1998
Bachelor, Journalism and Spanish
BeShure LLC May 2005 - Present
Fibre-Craft Materials Corp. April 2014 - February 2015
America Israel Chamber of Commerce, Chicago 2009 - 2012
Restoration Gallery June 2008 - June 2011
Wolfcraft, Inc. 1990 - November 2009
Processed Plastic Co. dba Tootsietoy Corp. October 2004 - May 2005
Toy Industry Association 2001 - 2005
Strombecker Hong Kong Ltd 1988 - 2005
Strombecker Corp. July 1988 - October 2004
Home Products International 1990 - 2004
Skills
Business Strategy, New Business Development, International Business, Lean Manufacturing, Retail Industry, Account Management, Product Management, Product Development, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Operations Management, Sales Management, China sourcing, Managerial Finance, Retail, Strategic Planning, Global Sourcing, Brand Management, Forecasting, Strategy, Leadership, Consumer Products, Brand Development, Sales, P&L Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Selling, Pricing, Start-ups, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Licensing, Market Research, Customer Insight, Market Analysis, Product Innovation, FMCG, Income Statement, Product Launch, P&L, Marketing Research, International Sales, Merchandising, Creative Direction
Education
Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management 1981 — 1983
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1975 — 1979
BA
Mattel, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Mattel October 2012 - Present
Mattel June 2010 - November 2012
University of Michigan Ross School of Business 2008 - 2010
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company 2009 - 2009
Home Products International 2007 - 2008
Home Products International 2005 - 2007
Home Products International 2004 - 2005
Newell Rubbermaid 2003 - 2003
Newell Rubbermaid 2001 - 2002
Skills
Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Strategy, Segmentation, Product Development, Training, Market Research, FMCG, Management, Marketing, Retail, Customer Insight, Market Analysis, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Analytics, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA, Marketing and Strategy
University of Michigan 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Studies
Home Products International November 2012 - Present
Sequin 2005 - 2012
SBH Intimates 2003 - 2005
Delta Galil 2001 - 2003
Target 1993 - 2001
Skills
Merchandising, Private Label, Apparel, Product Development, Buying, Retail, Fashion, Trend Analysis, Vendor Relations, Brand Development, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Sourcing, Pricing, Account Management, Sales, Trend, Merchandise Planning, Assortment, CPFR, Consumer Products, Inventory Control, Profit, Strategy, Wholesale, Management, Visual Merchandising, Fashion Design, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Leadership, Luxury Goods, Global Sourcing, Demand Planning, Wovens
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1993
BS, Marketing of Textiles and Apparel
Carmel High School 1986 — 1989
Juvo Products January 2009 - Present
Home Products International February 2005 - September 2007
W.W. Grainger January 2001 - January 2005
Dalen Products March 1997 - October 2000
Park Owens and Associates May 1995 - March 1997
Fellowes June 1986 - March 1995
Skills
Product Development, Channel, Line Management, Quality Improvement, Cash, Product Planning, Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Marketing, Retail, P&L Management, Pricing, Management, Merchandising, International Sales, Sales Management, FMCG, Brand Management, CRM, Income Statement, Key Account Management, Market Research, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Account Management, B2B, New Business Development, Leadership, Supply Chain, Marketing Management, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Market Analysis, Executive Management, Customer Insight, Strategic Partnerships, Segmentation, Brand Development, Multi-channel Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Product Innovation
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 1980 — 1981
MBA, Marketing
St. Lawrence University 1975 — 1979
BA, Political Science
Concept Designs Inc. August 2014 - Present
Harbortown Industries January 2012 - July 2014
Harbortown Industries, Inc. December 2008 - January 2012
Wilton Industries July 2007 - November 2008
Home Products International October 2008 - October 2008
Wilton Industries October 2005 - June 2007
Columbia College Chicago July 2005 - August 2005
Herbst Lazaar Bell June 2004 - August 2004
TraDesign June 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Product Design, Industrial Design, Concept Development, Sketching, Design Strategy, Product Development, Packaging, Toys, Model Making, Photoshop, Illustrator, Housewares, Furniture, Rendering, Sketchbook Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D rendering, Solidworks, Rapid Prototyping, Graphic Design, Creative Direction, Design Thinking, Art Direction, Consumer Products, Concept Generation, Retail, Merchandising
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2002 — 2005
B.F.A, Product Design, 3.7 GPA
College of Lake County 1998 — 2001
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Vision Solutions May 2015 - Present
World Kitchen, LLC January 2014 - October 2014
Home Products International June 2012 - January 2014
TangentVector INC November 2009 - March 2012
Haymarket Media August 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Public Relations, CRM, Marketing, Sales, Management, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing
Education
Bradley University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising
Zotos International (subsidiary of Shiseido USA) May 2015 - Present
BWAY Corporation February 2013 - November 2014
Ropak Packaging July 2008 - March 2013
Home Products International October 2005 - July 2008
Avery Dennison April 2000 - October 2006
Mobil Oil November 1998 - April 2000
Mobil Chemical - Films Division October 1989 - November 1998
Mobil Chemical - Consumer Division November 1985 - October 1989
GTE November 1983 - November 1985
US Army June 1978 - November 1983
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, Kaizen, Team Building, Budgets, Business Strategy, Change Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Procurement, Sales Management, Program Management, Product Development, Plastics, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Sales, Materials, New Business Development, Purchasing, 5S, Team Leadership, Forecasting, MRP, Manufacturing..., Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Inventory Management, SAP, Human Resources, Project Planning, Logistics, Global Sourcing
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point 1974 — 1978
BS, Engineering
Home Products International June 1995 - Present
Skills
Consumer Products, Budgets
Education
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus 1996 — 1998
Accounting, Cost Accounting
Ignite USA December 2014 - Present
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. September 2012 - December 2014
Home Products International September 2011 - September 2012
The Marketing Store March 2009 - September 2011
The Marketing Store April 2007 - March 2009
Fellowes Inc./Body Glove June 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Product Design, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Management, Manufacturing, Project Management, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Concept Development, Rapid Prototyping, Product Innovation, Process Improvement
Education
Northwestern University 2010 — 2012
Masters Product Design/Development
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
BS, Mechanical Engineering
World Kitchen, LLC Brand Marketing - Chicago CutleryWorld Kitchen, LLCApril 2014 - Present
Home Products International January 2012 - April 2014
Accretive Health September 2010 - December 2011
PoopBags.com September 2009 - September 2011
Kellogg Company June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Social Media, Management, Sales, SEO, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Account Management, Leadership Development
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Hackett Catholic Central High School (2005) 2001 — 2005
Sensient Technologies Corporation January 2015 - Present
Chicago American Manufacturing June 2014 - November 2014
TDC Filter, Inc May 2009 - June 2014
Nanophase Technologies Corp March 2000 - February 2009
Turtle Wax, Inc 1993 - 2000
Home Products International 1988 - 1993
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Purchasing, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Management, Management, Production Planning, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Materials Management, 5S, Global Sourcing, Shipping, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Warehousing, Strategic Planning, Materials, Contract Negotiation, ERP, Business Planning, Budgets, Project Planning, Team Building, Forecasting, Change Management, Team Leadership, Inventory Control, Quality System, Inventory Management, Business Process..., Iso 9000, Leadership, MRP, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1984 — 1987
Bachlor of Science, Operations Management
Ignite USA July 2012 - Present
Johnson & Johnson August 2011 - July 2012
Home Products International June 2007 - August 2011
Upshot Marketing April 2005 - May 2007
Sanford July 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Business Development, Account Management, Segmentation, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Product Development, Product Launch, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Analytics, Creative Direction, Market Analysis, Brand Management, Product Management, Strategy, Project Management, Concept Development, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Management, International Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Product Innovation, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, International Business, Management & Organizations
Boston University 1998 — 2002
BSBA, Marketing
Rodan + Fields 2015 - Present
Home Products International June 2011 - Present
FYI Designs, LLC March 2010 - May 2011
MG Design August 2004 - February 2010
Contempo Design 1990 - 2004
Exhibit House, LTD. 1986 - 1987
Skills
Graphics, Advertising, Trade Show Graphics, New Business Development, Trade Shows, Exhibit Design, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Event Management, Social Media, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Direct Marketing, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Budgets, B2B, Leadership, Email Marketing, Marketing Management, Direct Mail
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1987 — 1989
Graphic Arts / Advertising, Graphic Arts / Advertising
Innova Products US LLC featuring the brands of Click Clack and Strahl August 2010 - Present
Whitney-Design September 2007 - January 2010
Home Products International November 1999 - August 2007
Epic Products March 1997 - November 1999
Rubbermaid Home Products July 1993 - February 1997
Rubbermaid Home Products February 1989 - July 1993
Rubbermaid Home Products May 1986 - February 1989
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, P&L Management, New Business Development, Sales, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Selling, Team Building, Sales Operations, Customer Insight, Retail, Brand Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Management, Account Management
Education
Purdue University 1968 — 1973
BA, Business Administration
Purdue University 1968 — 1973
BS Ag Business Management
Home Products International March 2009 - Present
Federal Signal Corporation December 2005 - June 2008
Federal Signal November 2004 - June 2008
Culligan Water / Culligan Store Solutions 2000 - 2002
Culligan 1997 - 2000
Industrial Bank of Japan 1990 - 1997
First Chicago 1984 - 1990
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1984 — 1987
MBA
University of Illinois - Urbana 1980 — 1984
BS BA
Home Products International January 2012 - Present
Resources Global Professionals May 2011 - December 2011
Arrowstream September 2008 - September 2010
Blyth Inc. January 2006 - May 2008
Hedstrom Corp November 2002 - July 2005
DFG Foods, LLC July 2001 - June 2002
ConAgra Foods / Armour-Swift-Eckrich June 2000 - June 2001
Outboard Marine Corp August 1998 - March 2000
United States Leather January 1997 - August 1998
Kraft/Alliant Foodservice June 1990 - December 1996
Skills
Process Engineering, Turn-around Situations, Change Management, Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Systems..., Strategic Planning, Staff Development, Operational Planning, Profit Improvement, Profit Maximization, Business Process..., Finance, Budgets, Internal Controls, Auditing, Management, Project Planning, Forecasting, Leadership, Process Improvement, Accounting, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1977 — 1979
MBA
Northern Illinois University 1974 — 1977
BS
IBM January 2010 - Present
Blue Diamond Indurstries, LLC January 2009 - August 2009
Blue Diamod Marketing Group April 2008 - January 2009
Home Products International 1988 - 1996
Skills
Process Improvement
Education
Elmhurst College 1982 — 1987
BS, Management
Home Products International March 2006 - February 2009
GBC General Binding Corporation 2002 - 2006
GBC February 2000 - February 2002
GBC 1986 - 2000
Skills
Brand Development, Marketing Communications, B2B, B2C, Packaging, Advertising, Trade Shows, Direct Mail, Promotional Products, Consumer Products, Catalogs, Multi-channel Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Gifts, Product Launch, Retail, Product Marketing, Management, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Sales, Product Development, Leadership, Marketing, New Business Development, Strategy, Brand Management, Integrated Marketing, Pricing, Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Creative Direction, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Market Research, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Direct Marketing, Salesforce.com, Key Account Management, Account Management, B2B Marketing, Process Improvement, Forecasting
Education
University of Pittsburgh 1964 — 1968
B.A.
Home Products International August 2008 - Present
FirstGroup America (formerly Laidlaw Education Services) April 2006 - April 2008
Schwarz Supply Source June 2001 - April 2006
Skills
Vendor Management, ERP, Project Management, Management, Integration, Process Improvement, Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Information Technology, Enterprise Software, Team Building, Disaster Recovery, Business Process..., SDLC, Thought Leadership, IT Strategy, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Budgets, Tactical Planning, Business Continuity, PMO, Program Management, JD Edwards, Business Intelligence, Big-picture Thinking, ITIL, Change Management, New Business Development, Product Management, Enterprise Collaboration, Collaboration, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, E-commerce, Executive Management, IT Management, Software Development, Business Process..., SharePoint, Visio, Manufacturing, Project Execution, Acquisition Integration
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Majoring in Finance / Accounting
Weber-Stephen Products LLC March 2015 - Present
Home Products International 2009 - 2015
Newell Rubbermaid Office Products 2008 - 2009
Newell Rubbermaid Office Products 2007 - 2008
Newell Rubbermaid Office Products 2004 - 2007
Rubbermaid Home Products 2002 - 2004
Rubbermaid Home Products June 1997 - January 2002
Skills
Product Design, Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Marketing Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, CAD, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, Plastics, Engineering, FMEA, Pro Engineer, R&D, PTC Creo
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 1993 — 1997
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Reynolds Consumer Products July 2013 - Present
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. September 2012 - Present
Reynolds Consumer Products April 2011 - June 2012
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. August 2010 - April 2011
World Kitchen January 2006 - July 2010
World Kitchen 2008 - 2009
World Kitchen 2007 - 2008
World Kitchen 2006 - 2007
Home Products International 2005 - 2006
ACCO Brands 2003 - 2005
Skills
Product Development, Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Innovation Development, Strategic Brand...
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2006 — 2009
MBA, Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1997 — 2002
BS, Business Communications & Spanish
Universidad de Sevilla 2001 — 2001
BS, Spanish
Schneider National October 2014 - Present
Schneider National October 2011 - Present
Wrigley July 2009 - March 2012
Home Products International March 2008 - April 2009
Solo Cup Company February 2001 - March 2008
C.H. Robinson Company September 1997 - January 2001
Education
Purdue University 1993 — 1997
BS, Management, International Trade and Economics, Spanish
Greenberg Traurig, LLP February 2015 - Present
Home Products International 2008 - Present
Henderson Law LLP September 2007 - January 2015
LeClair Ryan September 1999 - September 2007
Hunton & Williams March 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Securities, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation, Corporate Governance, Securities Regulation, Arbitration
Education
University of Richmond School of Law 1993 — 1996
JD, Law
William & Mary 1989 — 1993
Norfolk Academy 1984 — 1989
Kids II June 2014 - Present
Thule Group October 2012 - June 2013
Thule Organization Solutions (Case Logic) November 2007 - October 2012
Thule Organization Solutions (Case Logic) June 2004 - November 2007
Life Fitness, Inc. June 2003 - January 2004
Home Products International September 1999 - June 2003
Mills Pride October 1998 - August 1999
ClosetMaid May 1996 - October 1998
Rolfs Leather Products September 1993 - January 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Product Development, Leadership, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Product Launch, Product Innovation, Brand Development, P&L Management, Budgets, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Social Responsibility, Market Research, Consumer Products, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Global Marketing, Licensing, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Marketing, International Marketing, International Sales, Merchandising, Market Planning, Business Planning, Retail, Management, Global Sourcing, Sales Operations, Sales, Negotiation, Selling, Forecasting, Sourcing, Cost Saving Initiatives, Marketing Research, Multi-channel Marketing, Category Insights, Global Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Global Product..., Strategy, Supply Chain
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1991 — 1992
MBA, Marketing, Human Resources, International Business, 3.81
Georgia Southern University 1986 — 1990
BBA, Marketing, Advertising, 3.91
Storck January 2012 - Present
Home Products International 2011 - January 2012
Continental Packaging Solutions February 2010 - May 2011
Robert Bosch LLC 2003 - February 2010
Solo Cup 1999 - 2003
Skills
Supply Chain, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Pricing, Supply Chain..., Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Supply Management, Materials Management, Logistics, Manugistics, Warehousing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2004 — 2007
MBA, Finance
Eastern Illinois University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
The Testor Corporation November 2011 - Present
The Testor Corporation November 2009 - November 2011
Home Products International September 2005 - July 2008
GBC December 2002 - August 2005
Newell Rubbermaid 1993 - 2000
Skills
Product Marketing, Start-ups, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Supply Chain, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Account Management, Process Improvement, Pricing, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Product Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Strategy, P&L Management, Forecasting, Sales, Brand Management, Budgets, Market Research, Marketing Communications, CRM, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Team Building, Key Account Management, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1987 — 1992
BA, Speech Communications, Math
Home Products International April 2013 - August 2015
Fibre Craft June 2012 - April 2013
Fibrecraft Materials September 2006 - June 2012
Fibre-Craft Materials Corp. November 2000 - September 2006
Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Petmate July 2014 - Present
Home Products International December 2009 - July 2014
John DeRuntz Consulting September 2008 - December 2009
Velocys February 2007 - August 2008
Harman/Becker Automotive Systems January 1998 - February 2007
Thomson Consumer Electronics 1988 - 1998
General Electric 1984 - 1988
Skills
Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Program Management, Supply Chain, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Wake Forest University 1990 — 1992
MBA, Finance, General
University of Missouri-Rolla 1979 — 1984
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Riddell Sports November 2008 - Present
Home Products International 2008 - 2008
Wilton Industries 2003 - 2008
GSD&M 2002 - 2003
Skills
Product Marketing, Account Management, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Management, Merchandising, Retail
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1998 — 2002
Business, Marketing
Nazareth Academy 1994 — 1998
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
MMI Engineered Solutions, Inc. January 2015 - Present
KTX America November 2010 - Present
Automotive Components Holding April 2010 - November 2010
DSW Technical Services LLC October 2009 - November 2010
Home Products International 2009 - 2010
Visteon Automotive Systems March 2006 - May 2009
Riverfront Plastic Products July 2003 - March 2006
GE Plastics June 2000 - July 2003
Visteon February 1998 - June 2000
Visteon Corporation, Saline Plant 1998 - 2000
Education
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1994
BS, Technology
Backyard Leisure February 2008 - Present
Baird Capital Partners 2013 - 2015
Home Products International 2004 - 2006
Merisant Worldwide Inc. 2003 - 2005
Merisant August 2002 - March 2004
Tab Products April 2001 - November 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Consumer Products, Income Statement, Financial Reporting, Mergers, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Cost Accounting, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Accounting, Business Planning, Pricing, Financial Goals, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cash Flow, Finance, Variance Analysis, P&L Management, Operations Management, Working Capital..., Consolidation, New Business Development, Acquisition Integration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Change Management, Management, Leadership, Strategic Financial..., Financial Modeling, Strategy, Executive Management, Start-ups, Cash Management, Business Process..., Restructuring
Education
Central Michigan University 1979 — 1982
BSBA, Accounting & Computer Science
Vennard College 1974 — 1977
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Eby-Brown Company, LLC November 1998 - Present
Home Products International February 1995 - October 1998
United States Can Company January 1992 - January 1995
Jack Folkerts & Company January 1990 - January 1992
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, SAP, Forecasting, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Consolidation, PeopleSoft, Account Reconciliation, SEC filings, Finance, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Fixed Assets
Education
Trinity Christian College 1986 — 1990
BS, Accounting
Plymouth Rock LLC 2007 - Present
Home Products International October 1994 - June 2005
WilsonSporting Goods Co. 1988 - 1993
Arthur Andersen LLP 1976 - 1983
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Managerial Finance, Consumer Products, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Income Statement, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Audit Committee, Capital Allocation, Business Strategy, Working Capital..., Treasury, Financial Operations
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1992 — 1994
MBA, Business
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1972 — 1976
BBA, accounting
Spirit AeroSystems February 2014 - Present
Spirit AeroSystems July 2010 - February 2014
Spirit AeroSystems February 2009 - July 2010
Spirit AeroSystems October 2006 - February 2009
Home Products International September 2000 - October 2006
US Freightways June 1993 - September 2000
Education
DePaul University
BA, Accounting/Finance
Inland American Real Estate June 2014 - Present
Inland American Real Estate January 2012 - June 2014
Timm & Garfinkel, LLC February 2009 - December 2013
Cullinan Properties September 2007 - February 2009
Inland Real Estate May 2004 - September 2007
Hallmark Cards June 2001 - March 2004
Elance March 2000 - December 2000
The Boston Consulting Group July 1999 - December 1999
Home Products International 1995 - 1998
Altheimer & Gray 1992 - 1995
Skills
Shopping Centers, Contract Negotiation, Leases, Property Management, Negotiation, Disposition, Management, Tenant, Commercial Real Estate, Lease Administration, Real Estate, Landlords, Due Diligence, Real Estate Transactions, Marketing
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1998 — 2001
MBA, International Business and Marketing
Sciences Po 1999 — 1999
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 1990 — 1993
JD, law
Saint Xavier University 1985 — 1990
BA, Finance, International Business
Pro-Mart Industries Inc, September 2010 - Present
Fairfield Cook Consulting August 2008 - Present
Kittrich Corporation September 2005 - April 2009
Bayco Products May 2004 - June 2005
Home Products International May 2002 - April 2004
Newell Rubbermaid February 2001 - April 2002
Quickie Manufacturing January 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Consumer Products, Sales, Forecasting, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Management, Product Development, Merchandising, National Accounts, Retail, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Development, P&L, Income Statement
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
B.S., Finance
New Canaan High School 1980 — 1984
Home Products International September 2012 - Present
Woodard Furniture December 2007 - September 2012
Woodard Furniture February 2005 - December 2007
Woodard Furniture July 2003 - February 2005
Great Dane Financial, LLC 2002 - 2003
Skills
Product Development, Marketing, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Merchandising, Consumer Products, Pricing, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Market Planning, Trade Shows, Marketing Management, Retail, Brand Development
Education
DePaul University 2001 — 2005
BS, Finance
Henkel July 2014 - Present
Henkel of America August 2012 - Present
Ignite USA July 2009 - July 2012
Home Products International 2002 - 2007
Candle Corporation of America - Blyth Industries June 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Consumer Products
Education
Butler University - College of Business Administration 1996 — 2000
BS, Marketing
Home Products International November 2011 - Present
Prairie Packaging November 2007 - February 2011
Crane Composites November 1999 - November 2007
Chesapeake Corporation September 1996 - November 1999
US Can Company September 1985 - September 1996
Gillette Corporation September 1978 - September 1985
ITW Paslode September 1973 - September 1978
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Engineering, Six Sigma, Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Building, Project Management, Team Leadership, Supply Chain..., Program Management, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, SMED, Process Engineering, Plastics
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 1978 — 1980
Industrial Engineering
Triton College 1973 — 1978
Mechanical Engineering
Calico Precision Molding LLC June 2013 - Present
DT Construction & Maintenance LLC January 2000 - Present
Calico Precision Molding LLC January 2015 - May 2015
Calico Precision Molding LLC July 2014 - December 2014
Calico Precision Molding LLC June 2013 - June 2014
Home Products International November 2008 - January 2013
Advanced Technology Services March 2006 - January 2009
Advanced Technology Services February 2003 - January 2006
Education
Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne 2013 — 2016
Business Administration and Management, General
Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast 1998 — 2001
Applied Science Industrial Technology
Alabama State University 1994 — 1997
Industrial Engineering/Marketing
Alabama State University
Hunter Fan Company May 2012 - Present
Home Products International September 2007 - April 2012
Sanford North America, (a division of Newell/ Rubbermaid) 2000 - 2007
DAP 1992 - 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Product Launch, Marketing Management, Pricing, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Product Innovation, Product Management, Brand Development, Trade Marketing, Strategy, Retail, Marketing, Brand Management, Sales, FMCG, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Packaging, Supply Chain
Education
North Park University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Plastic Products Company July 2000 - Present
Plastic Products Company Inc July 2000 - Present
Home Products International July 1999 - July 2000
Holland Plastics Company July 1997 - July 1999
Rubbermaid Home Products 1989 - 1997
Education
The Ohio State University 1982 — 1987
BS, Production and Operations
Circleville high school
UBE Machinery February 2012 - Present
American Louver Company September 2011 - February 2012
Home Products International August 2010 - September 2011
TriEnda Corporation 2008 - 2010
UBE Machinery 2001 - 2008
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., PLC, Plastics, Purchasing, Machine Tools, Automation, Six Sigma, Engineering Management, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, FMEA, Thermoforming, Lean Manufacturing, Product Design, Injection Molding, Maintenance & Repair, 5S, Extrusion, Automotive, Process Improvement, Product Development, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Electricians, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Project Management, ISO, Manufacturing..., Inventory Management, SPC, Microsoft Office, Engineering, RSLogix, PLC Programming, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi PLC, Hakko HMI Programming, Allen Bradley Kinetix..., Allen Bradley Motion..., NI Lookout Scada, Allen Bradley Panel View, DMAIC, Manufacturing Operations, TPM, CAD, Kanban, Blow Molding, Molding
Education
Madison Area Technical College 2009 — 2010
Electrical Engineering Technology
Home Products International July 2007 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Retail
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College 2013 — 2015
Cummins Inc. April 2012 - Present
Elwood Staffing May 2010 - August 2011
NVIC October 2008 - April 2009
Home Products International September 2006 - October 2008
Home Federal Bank June 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Sales Management, Time Management, Employee Relations
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelors, Business Management, 3.43
Indiana Wesleyan University 2007 — 2009
Associates, Science of Business
UIC Intramurals Sports September 2010 - May 2011
UIC + Dell August 2010 - April 2011
Home Products International January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Industrial Design, Model Making, Rhino, Product Design, Sketching, Rendering, Rapid Prototyping, Solidworks, Concept Development, Design Strategy, Illustrator, Hypershot, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Design for Manufacturing, CAD
Education
2011, University od Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2011
B.S, Industrial Design
University of Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Industrial and Product Design
Home Products International December 2011 - Present
Club Colors April 2011 - December 2011
THG Sports February 2010 - December 2010
Chicago White Sox January 2008 - November 2008
Brad Foote Gear Works 2007 - 2007
Skills
New Business Development, Process Improvement, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Purchasing, Competitive Analysis, Quote Preparation, B2B, Trade Shows, Inventory Management, Advertising, Budgets, AS400 system, JD Edwards, ERP
Education
Purdue University 2003 — 2007
BS, Business MGMT
AmeriQual Group, LLC June 2015 - Present
Home Products International April 2013 - February 2015
HARMAN International March 2002 - February 2013
HARMAN International March 2000 - February 2002
Harman International OEM Division North America March 1994 - February 2000
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Management, Strategy, Materials Management, Six Sigma, Project Management, Logistics, ERP, Leadership
Education
University of Indianapolis
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Evansville
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration - Operations Mgt
Lindal North America January 2008 - Present
Valeo Sylvania January 2005 - January 2008
Home Products International July 1996 - January 2005
Huffy Corporation July 1984 - July 1995
Skills
Commodity Manager, Director of Purchasing, Director of IT, Project Management, Manufacturing, Product Development, Manufacturing..., Molding, Forecasting, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Value Stream Mapping, Factory, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Packaging, Kanban, FMEA, SPC, 5S, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Plastics, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Tri-State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
J.E. Reedy, Inc. April 2010 - Present
Home Products International September 1995 - April 2010
Hoosier Valley E.O.C. October 1993 - September 1995
Skills
CPA, CMA
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
BS, Accounting
Home Products International 1987 - 2011
Skills
word, excel, powerpoint
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 1989 — 1991
Associate's degree, Administrative Secretarial
Seymour High School 1969 — 1972