Kemin Industries
Industry: Company
DescriptionKemin Industries is a privately held, family-owned and operated global nutritional ingredient company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Dr. Chris Nelson is the President and CEO. Founded: 1961 Subsidiaries: Kemin Health, L.C., Amalyte Pharmaceuticals, LLC,
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Kemin Industries Employees
Kemin Industries July 2012 - Present
Malo May 2014 - Present
SEPHORA November 2013 - August 2015
Miyabi 9 October 2010 - October 2013
Wells Fargo November 2009 - July 2012
Allsteel February 2008 - November 2009
Team Staffing Solutions, Inc. May 2007 - February 2008
Team Staffing Solutions, Inc. November 2006 - May 2007
The University of Iowa (Pomerantz Career Center) August 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Training, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Time-efficient, Flexible Approach, Interpersonal Skills, Level Headed, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Customer Support, Public Speaking, Sales, Team Building, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Iowa 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Spanish Language and Literature
Kemin Industries June 2014 - Present
Prince Agri Products March 2014 - June 2014
Prince Agri Products November 2008 - March 2014
Prince Agri Products January 2006 - November 2008
Prince Agri Products January 2004 - January 2006
Prince Agri Products April 1990 - December 2003
Prince Agri Products December 1988 - April 1990
Schofield Vet Supply September 1987 - December 1988
Skills
Agriculture, Dairy, Agribusiness, Farms, Ingredients, Dairy Products, Animal Nutrition, Food Safety, Poultry, HACCP, Veterinary, Food Industry, Food Processing, R&D, Product Development
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Missouri-Columbia
DuPont May 2014 - Present
Vetagro, Inc. August 2013 - May 2014
Kemin Industries August 2004 - July 2013
Monsanto's Trisler Seed Farms May 2000 - July 2004
Kent Feeds, Inc. April 1990 - May 2000
Wayne Feeds Division Continental Grain Co. April 1987 - April 1990
Skills
Ingredients, Sales Management, Animal Nutrition, Farms, Microbiology, Veterinary, Sales, Biotechnology, Food Industry, Dairy Products, Animal Husbandry, Lifesciences, Agronomy, Food Safety, Food Science, Meat, Genetics, Pigs, Account Management, Life Sciences, Animal Welfare, Animal Feed, Sustainable Agriculture, Science, Market Development, Food Processing, Biochemistry, Animal Behavior, Animal Science, Livestock, Beef
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
School of Agriculture
Kemin Industries May 2013 - August 2014
BKD CPAs & Advisors January 2014 - March 2014
erodr, inc. May 2013 - March 2014
Robert W. Baird & Co. May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Accounting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Internal Audit, Investments, Risk Based Audits, Scorecard, ProSystem fx Engagement
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2010 — 2015
Masters of Accuontancy, Accounting
The Context Network November 2014 - Present
United States Army Reserve September 2014 - Present
Kemin Industries October 2011 - November 2014
Kemin Industries January 2009 - October 2011
DuPont Pioneer February 2007 - January 2009
The Context Network February 2006 - February 2007
Kemin Industries May 2002 - February 2006
Kemin Industries June 2000 - May 2002
The Context Network 1998 - 2000
Monsanto Company 1997 - 1998
Skills
Market Development, Lifesciences, Product Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Sales, Management, Agribusiness, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Market Research, Marketing, Leadership, Agriculture, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Strategy, Biotechnology, Marketing Communications, Product Development, International Business, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Marketing Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Marketing
University of Missouri-Columbia 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Agricultural Economics
United States Army War College 2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, Strategic Studies
Kemin Industries July 2014 - Present
Thermal Control Products, Inc. August 2012 - July 2014
Thermal Control Products October 2010 - August 2012
Harley Davidson June 2010 - September 2010
UNI Athletics August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Time Management, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Google Adwords, Marketing, Production Managment, SEO, Social Media, Customer Service, Public Relations
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
Arcobasso Foods August 2014 - Present
Dawn Food Products 2012 - 2014
Director Lean Operations, Manufacturing U.S. Leadership 2012 - Present
Kemin Industries 2011 - 2012
Merial, A Sanofi Company 2007 - 2011
Merial, A Sanofi Company 2001 - 2007
Merial, A Sanofi Company 1997 - 2001
Merck 1995 - 1997
USCO Distribution Services (Kuehne + Nagel) 1993 - 1995
Dillards 1991 - 1993
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Leadership, Operations Management, Project Management, Operational Excellence, Team Building, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, GMP, Manufacturing..., Management, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Strategy, FDA, Executive Management, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Talent Management, Performance Management, Distribution Center..., Business Change..., Operational Planning, Kaizen, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceuticals, cGMP, Budgets, Warehousing, Process Excellence, Financial Analysis, Self-driven, Plant Management, Lean Enterprise..., Multi-site, Multi-site Teams, Multi-site Development, Lean Transformation, Visual Management, Succession Planning, Veterinary Medicine, Consumer Products, Food Manufacturing, Production Planning
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, 3.6
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2013 - Present
Leona Ruby May 2011 - Present
Kemin Industries February 2011 - August 2013
Holiday Companies February 2010 - February 2011
Kum & Go December 2006 - February 2010
Tones Spices - ACH Food Companies September 2005 - December 2006
KPWB Television February 2001 - September 2005
Skills
Email Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Management, Account Management, Data Analysis, Budgets, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Leadership, Market Research, Online Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Strategy
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA, 2007
University of Iowa 1996 — 2000
BA, Communications
The TL Mullins Group January 2011 - Present
Kemin Industries July 2008 - December 2010
Kemin Health 2008 - 2009
The HON Company January 1986 - June 2008
Skills
Market Research
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA
Kemin Industries August 2013 - Present
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center February 2013 - July 2013
University of Iowa August 2011 - January 2013
Skills
Excel, Research, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Chemistry, Microsoft Office, Technical Writing, Microsoft Word, Analysis
Education
University of Iowa 2008 — 2012
BS, Chemistry
Radiant Complections Dermatology Clinic June 2013 - Present
Gambro Healthcare February 2004 - November 2004
Mayo Clinic January 2003 - January 2004
Kemin Industries October 2000 - July 2001
Skills
ACLS, BLS, Critical Care, Nursing, Healthcare, EMR, Leadership, Nursing Education, Patient Education
Education
Mercy College of Health Sciences 2001 — 2003
ASN, Registered Nurse
University of Northern Iowa 1996 — 2000
State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services September 2015 - Present
State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services January 2015 - August 2015
TGI Fridays May 2014 - August 2014
Brick Gentry P.C. May 2013 - August 2013
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary May 2011 - July 2011
Kemin Industries May 2010 - August 2010
Kemin Industries May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Market Research, Marketing, Social Media, PowerPoint, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Iowa College of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Notre Dame 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, American Studies
Dowling Catholic High School 2004 — 2008
Camlin Fine Sciences July 2015 - Present
FMC Corporation November 2014 - June 2015
FMC Corporation January 2012 - November 2014
Kemin Personal Care January 2011 - December 2011
Kemin Industries January 2004 - January 2011
Kemin Industries April 2002 - January 2004
Kemin Industries June 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Product Development, Budgets, Relationship Management, Solution Selling, Technical Presentations, Ingredients, Food, Food Industry, New Business Development, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Key Account Management, Sales Management, R&D, Dairy
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry & Biology with an emphasis in Biomedicine
United Technologies January 2015 - Present
Kemin Industries January 2014 - January 2015
Principal Financial Group May 2012 - December 2013
NCMIC October 2006 - May 2012
Skills
Benefits, Budgeting, Compensation, Employee Relations, HRIS, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Training & Development, Payroll, ADP, PeopleSoft, Oracle Fusion Middleware, ADP HRB, Employee Benefits, Deferred Compensation, Policy, Salary, Recruiting, Management, Leadership
Education
Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute 2010 — 2011
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 1997 — 2001
Bachelors, Management and Human Resources
Kemin Industries December 2013 - Present
Kemin Industries September 2012 - December 2013
Kemin Health October 2010 - September 2012
Kemin Health April 2009 - October 2010
SHAZAM September 2008 - April 2009
The Toro Company May 2007 - August 2008
Novartis Consumer Health 2004 - 2007
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2005 — 2008
MBA, Marketing
University of Northern Iowa 2000 — 2004
BS, Biology and Chemistry
Kemin Industries October 2015 - Present
Rochem In April 2014 - September 2015
Abitec Corporation May 2011 - March 2014
P.L. Thomas September 2010 - May 2011
AAK January 2006 - September 2009
Barry Callebaut January 2004 - December 2004
Balchem Corporation May 2001 - December 2003
Orafti August 2000 - May 2001
IFF 1999 - 2000
Roquette 1996 - 1999
Skills
Ingredients, Food, Strategic Sales, Food Industry, Food Science, Flavors, Dairy, Bakery, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, Product Development, Confectionery, Food Service, Food Technology, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Raw Materials, Dairy Products, Consumer Products, Nutrition, GMP, Sales, Product Innovation, Management, Sensory Evaluation, Food & Beverage, R&D, Frozen Food
Education
University of Hartford 1986 — 1988
MBA, Executive Program
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1980 — 1984
BS, Food Science
WIMPEY LABORATORIES June 2013 - July 2015
Kemin Industries March 2012 - June 2013
Guardian Independent Certification Pte Ltd March 2011 - March 2012
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. March 2009 - February 2011
VION Food September 2008 - February 2009
United Biscuits September 2007 - September 2008
Milma August 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Quality System, HACCP, Quality Control, BRC, GMP, Food Manufacturing, Auditing, Food Safety, Iso 9000, Food Processing, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 18000, ISO 14001, FDA GMP, GLP, GCP, GDP, QAQC, Food Safety Management..., QMS, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, FMCG, Food Industry, Food Science, Continuous Improvement, TQM, Analytical Method..., Food Microbiology, Sensory Evaluation, Measurement Uncertainty, PTP, Manufacturing, Food, Food Technology, ISO, Product Development, Management, Dairy, Ingredients, Food Quality, Supply Chain, SOP, Training, Meat, Hygiene, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Six Sigma
Education
University of Strathclyde 2007 — 2008
Master's degree, Food Science and Technology, A
University of Kerala 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Food Science and Technology, A
University of London
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, A
Personal Capital April 2014 - Present
Charles Schwab February 2013 - March 2014
Charles Schwab September 2012 - February 2013
Charles Schwab February 2012 - September 2012
Edward Jones October 2010 - November 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters 2008 - 2010
Iowa City Area Development Group January 2009 - June 2009
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce August 2008 - December 2008
Kemin Industries May 2008 - August 2008
Kemin Industries May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Health Insurance, Fixed Income Analysis, Investment Research, Bloomberg Terminal, TM1, Management, Leadership, Portfolio Management, Strategic Financial..., Asset Allocation, Investment Strategies, Banking, Financial Reporting, Investments, Forecasting, Mutual Funds, Analysis, Securities, Series 7, Financial Planning, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling
Education
University of California, Berkeley Extension 2013 — 2014
Professional Sequence in Personal Financial Planning, Finance
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2008 — 2010
BBA, Finance
Kemin Industries May 2014 - Present
Cognizant Technology Solutions August 2012 - April 2014
ING September 2011 - August 2012
Aon Limited November 2009 - August 2010
Aon Ltd Trade Credit Division April 2001 - December 2007
The Credit Insurance Association (now part of Aon Ltd) April 1991 - April 2001
Skills
Insurance, Financial Risk, Underwriting, Risk Management, Management, Credit, Business Development, CRM, Strategy, Credit Risk, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Credit Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Brokers, Business Planning, Banking, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Customer Service, New Business Development
Education
The University of Reading 1986 — 1990
BA, European Literature & Philosophy
The Blue Coat School 1979 — 1986
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach January 2015 - Present
Pier 1 Imports September 2014 - Present
Des Moines Area Religious Council May 2012 - March 2014
Presbytery of Des Moines January 2005 - May 2012
Heartland Presbyterian Church August 2007 - January 2008
Westminster Presbyterian Church November 2003 - October 2004
Principal Financial Group February 1999 - November 2003
Kemin Industries 1995 - 1999
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship 1986 - 1989
Iowa Public Television 1984 - 1988
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Newsletters, Content Management, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Writing, Social Media, Fundraising, Blogging, Non-profits, Web Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Proofreading, Media Relations, Microsoft Excel, Webinars, Event Management, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Publications, Volunteer Management, Publishing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Publicity, Creative Writing, Web Content, Facebook, Community Development, Copy Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Web Content Management, Event Planning, Journalism, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Content Development, Social Media Marketing, Communications Planning
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1980 — 1984
BA, Communications: Broadcast Radio/TV
Gladbrook/Reinbeck High School 1976 — 1980
DuPont Pioneer May 2015 - Present
DuPont Pioneer March 2008 - May 2015
DuPont Pioneer July 1998 - March 2008
Kemin Industries February 1994 - July 1998
University of Northern Iowa May 1993 - December 1993
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Agricultural Research, Chemistry, Project Management, Regulatory Submissions, Plant Breeding, Lifesciences, Genomics, Agriculture, PCR, Corn, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Bioinformatics, GLP, Laboratory, HPLC, DNA, DNA sequencing, recombinant DNA..., ELISA, Immunology, Life Sciences
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology, General
Kemin Industries July 2005 - Present
Skills
Process Improvement, Lifesciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Team Building, Biotechnology, Product Development, Chemistry
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1999 — 2005
B.A., Biology: Biomedical Emphasis, Chemistry
Great Plains Analytical Labs September 2015 - Present
RESOURCEFUL LABORATORY AND QUALITY PROCESS LEADER January 2015 - Present
Kemin Industries August 2012 - January 2015
Covance Laboratories 2007 - September 2012
BioSystems Development 2006 - 2007
Alcantara Biosciences March 2004 - 2007
Bio-Rad Laboratories August 2004 - December 2004
MJ Bioworks 1999 - 2004
MJ Research 1998 - 2004
Skills
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, GLP, GMP, FDA, R&D, Chemistry, Medical Devices, Immunology, Laboratory, Product Development, Lifesciences, Immunoassays, Biochemistry, PCR, HPLC, Cell Biology, Cell Culture, Six Sigma, Drug Discovery, Protein Chemistry, ELISA, Life Sciences, Commercialization, Validation, SOP, Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Quality Control, Technology Transfer, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1986 — 1992
PhD, Microbiology and Immunology
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Microbiology and Immunology
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield August 2015 - Present
Kemin Industries November 2013 - August 2015
Marsh July 2012 - November 2013
Marsh February 2008 - June 2012
Marsh November 2005 - February 2008
Blackwell Publishing April 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Microsoft Word, SEO, SEM, Web Content Management, Digital Project..., Web Marketing Strategy, Landing Page..., Online Lead Generation, Website Development, HTML, CSS, Integrated..., CMS, Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Advertising, Strategy, Direct Mail, Market Planning, Web Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Analytics, Management, Google Analytics, Database Marketing, Google Adwords, PPC, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, B2B Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business
Kemin Industries July 2006 - May 2015
Pioneer Hi-Bred, Intl. 1983 - 2006
Skills
Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Internal Communications, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Business Planning, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Change Management, Organizational..., Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Human Resources, Leadership, Coaching, Personnel Management, Team Leadership, HR Policies, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Labor Relations, Strategy, Employee Benefits, Training, Organizational..., Employee Training, Team Building, Workforce Planning, Compensation & Benefit, FMLA, College Recruiting, Benefits Administration, New Hire Orientations, Sourcing
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1979 — 1983
Dyadic International, Inc. 2013 - Present
Kemin Industries 2010 - March 2013
Bemidji State University 2007 - 2010
Syngenta 2001 - 2004
Ralston Purina/Purina Mills 1981 - 1994
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farms, Rural Marketing, Product Development, Animal Nutrition, Dairy, Swine, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Veterinary Medicine, Food Safety, Business Strategy, Sustainable Agriculture, Food, Market Research, Quality Assurance, Meat, Key Account Management, Poultry, Veterinary, Ingredients, Vaccines, Food Industry, Microbiology, Agronomy, Food Processing, Genomics, Food Science, Commercialization, R&D, HACCP, Molecular Biology, Market Development, Genetics, Biochemistry, Science, PCR, Protein Chemistry, Formulation, Physiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, Animal Husbandry, Regulatory Affairs, Animal Feed, Enzymes, Life Sciences
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1999 — 2001
EMBA
Cal Poly Pomona 1974 — 1979
BS, Animal Science
Novus International, Inc. May 2010 - Present
InnoTec LLC January 2009 - May 2010
Kemin Industries January 2007 - December 2008
Nutriscience Technologies April 1998 - September 2006
Burns, Philp & Company, Ltd. March 1994 - November 1997
Provesta Corporation, the biotechnology subsidiary of Phillips Petroleum Co. April 1987 - February 1994
Ralston Purina 1976 - 1982
Skills
Biotechnology, Fermentation, Business Planning, Lifesciences, R&D, Food, Food Safety, Product Development, Agriculture, Pet Food, Management, Executive Management, Enzymes, Product management, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Ingredients, Market Research, Microbiology, Business Development, P&L Management, Start-ups, Product Management, Commercialization, Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Life Sciences, GMP, Marketing Strategy, Quality System
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 1978 — 1982
Bioengineering
University of Missouri-Columbia 1972 — 1976
B.A., Microbiology
Kemin Industries July 2014 - Present
Kemin Industries October 2012 - July 2014
Archer Daniels Midland June 2012 - October 2012
Archer Daniels Midland Company April 2011 - June 2012
Archer Daniels Midland Company July 2009 - April 2011
University of Northern Iowa January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Training and Development, Survey Design, Employee Relations, Time Management, Organization
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2008 — 2009
M.A., Industrial Organizational Psychology
University of Northern Iowa 2004 — 2008
B.A., Psychology
Kemin Industries October 2010 - Present
GlaxoSmithKline June 2007 - October 2010
University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute October 2005 - June 2007
CEA - Grenoble (Grenoble, France) December 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Discovery, Protein Chemistry, Protein Purification, Purification, SDS-PAGE, Cell Biology, Western Blotting, ELISA, DNA, Cell Culture, Chromatography, PCR, HPLC, Lifesciences, Protein Expression
Education
University of Iowa 1996 — 2002
Ph.D., Biochemistry
University of Notre Dame 1992 — 1995
B.S., Biochemistry
Butrolix, LLC PresidentButrolix, LLCSeptember 2008 - Present
AFB International January 2005 - May 2007
Kemin Industries 2001 - 2004
Skills
Biochemistry, Drug Discovery, Chemistry, GMP, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Six Sigma, Regulatory Affairs, Research, Design of Experiments, Process Improvement, Lifesciences, Life Sciences, Market Research, HPLC, Strategy, Molecular Biology, Technology Transfer, Cross-functional Team..., Commercialization, Food Industry, Food, R&D, Strategic Planning, HACCP, GLP
Education
University of Minnesota Medical School 1987 — 1993
Ph.D., Microbiology
University of Minnesota Institute of Technology 1984 — 1986
M.S., Microbial Engineering
Kemin Industries February 2014 - Present
Des Moines Performing Arts January 2012 - July 2013
Science Center of Iowa February 2009 - December 2011
Iowa Events Center February 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Event Management, Program Management, Community Engagement &..., Marketing Strategy, Staff Management, Creative Problem Solving, Teaching Adults, Organizational..., Program Development, Budgets, Strategic Communications, Volunteer Management, Cross Functional..., Strategic Planning, Product Development, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, PowerPoint, Teaching English as a..., Administrative..., Event Planning, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Social Media
Education
University of Alicante 2004 — 2004
Study Abroad, Spanish Language and History
University of Iowa 1999 — 2004
B.A. Liberal Arts, Communications
WR Grace May 2013 - Present
Bunge August 2011 - May 2013
Kemin Industries July 2010 - July 2011
Cargill, Inc March 2007 - September 2010
Cargill, Inc January 2006 - March 2007
General Mills, Inc May 2005 - August 2005
Cargill, Inc May 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Industry, HACCP, Ingredients, Instrumentation, Team Building, Food Manufacturing, Refineries, Behavior Based Safety, Commissioning, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, GMP, Root Cause Analysis
Education
University of Iowa 2001 — 2005
BSE, Chemical Engineering
Dr Pepper Snapple Group May 2014 - Present
Polk County Housing Trust Fund March 2012 - Present
Kemin Industries May 2011 - May 2014
Pepsi Beverages Company February 2007 - February 2011
EFCO October 2004 - February 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Talent Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Labor Relations, Personnel Management, Training, Employee Training, Process Improvement, Performance Appraisal, Compensation & Benefit, Employee Wellness..., Employee Recognition, Strategic Planning, Management, Organizational Design, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Policy, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, HRIS, HR Policies, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2002 — 2004
MA, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
William Penn University 2000 — 2002
BA, Psychology
Des Moines Area Community College January 2015 - Present
Kemin Industries 2013 - November 2013
Cambrex Charles City January 2011 - December 2012
Cambrex Charles City April 2001 - December 2009
Skills
GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Validation, Technology Transfer, Sop, HPLC, FDA, CAPA, Biotechnology, Chemistry, 21 CFR Part 11, Analytical Chemistry, Change Control, FDA GMP
Education
University of Iowa 1986 — 1991
PhD, Synthetic Organic Chemistry
University of Chicago June 2007 - Present
Kemin Industries June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Molecular Biology, Genomics
Education
University of Iowa 2002 — 2007
Biology
Kemin Industries January 2014 - Present
Kemin Industries June 2012 - January 2014
Kemin Industries June 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Biotechnology, GMP, Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Downstream Processing, Chromatography, R&D, Microbiology, DNA, PCR, Purification, Biochemistry, Protein Expression, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, Cell Culture, Chemistry, Fermentation, Enzyme Assays, DNA extraction, Protein Purification, Protein Chemistry, Assay Development
Education
University of Iowa
Kemin Industries January 2010 - Present
Education
University of Iowa 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General