Klein Tools
Industry: Manufacturing company
DescriptionKlein Tools is an American company based in Lincolnshire, Illinois that manufactures hand tools. The company is known for its popularity with workers in the electrical and telecommunications industries. Lineman's pliers are often called "Kleins," an example of a genericized trademark. Customer service: 1 (800) 553-4676 Headquarters: Illinois Founder: Mathias Klein Founded: 1857 Subsidiaries: Ergodyne Corporation, Super Rod Ltd, Type of business: Privately held companyPopular productsTool Bags Wire & Cable Hand Tools Wrenches Electrical Testing Tools Electrician Fish Tape & Sticks (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Klein Tools Employees
Rieke Office Interiors January 2015 - Present
Klein Tools January 2011 - January 2015
Afford2FixIt, Inc. May 2010 - May 2011
The Home Depot August 2006 - December 2010
Carson Pirie Scott July 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Manual Drafting, CAD, Revit, Solidworks, Marker Rendering, 3D rendering, Adobe, Technical Drawing, Interior Design, Construction, Custom Remodeling, Green Building, Rendering, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD, Construction Management, Construction Drawings, Submittals, Renovation, BIM, Product Design, 3D, Microsoft Office, GD&T, Pro Engineer, Engineering, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Modeling, Manufacturing, Space planning, AutoCAD Architecture, Architectural Drawings, Inventor, Hand Drafting, Design for Manufacturing, Sketching, Sustainable Design, Drawing, Work Process Development, Oracle Agile PLM, Rapid Prototyping, Lean Manufacturing, Design Research, Residential Design, CNC manufacturing, Architectural Design, Concept Development
Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 2006 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Interior Design
ITT Technical Institute-Mount Prospect 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Construction Management, 3.83
ITT Technical Institute-Mount Prospect 2009 — 2010
Associate of Science (AS), Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General, 3.83
Larkin High School 2002 — 2006
Mayer Electric Supply Co., Inc. October 2013 - Present
Klein Tools August 2011 - October 2013
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Salesforce.com, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Engagement, Merchandising, Microsoft Office, Training, Employee Training, Interviews, Sales Operations, Pricing, Key Account Management, Market Planning
Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Marketing/Management
University of Alabama
Marketing/Management
KNIPEX Tools LP January 2013 - Present
United Conveyor Corporation March 2009 - December 2012
Molex 2005 - February 2009
Klein Tools 2003 - 2005
Klein Tools 2000 - 2003
Skills
Marketing Communications, Multi-channel Marketing, Product Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Product Management, Public Relations, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing
Education
National-Louis University 2003 — 2004
MBA
Illinois State University 1995 — 1999
Klein Tools January 2008 - Present
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, 5S, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, CAD, Robot Programming, Abrasives, Fanuc Robot Programming, Metal Grinding, Manual Polishing..., Automated Polishing
Education
Bradley University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Klein Tools November 2006 - Present
Skills
Project Management, Troubleshooting, VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Process Improvement
Education
DeVry University
Klein Tools September 2013 - Present
Employment Group April 2012 - August 2013
Sam's Club April 2010 - April 2012
Express Employment Professionals August 2009 - December 2009
Centerless Rebuilders July 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Machine Operation, Labor, Retail, Computer Proficiency, Communication Skills, Typing, Defensive Driving, Truck Driving, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Caregiving, Chemistry, Forklift Operator, Warehousing, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Inventory, Customer Service, Sales, Data Entry, Time Management, Inventory Control, Materials
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2013 — 2015
Chemical Technology, Chemistry
Michigan State University 2002 — 2002
Zoology/Animal Biology
Cleveland State University 2001 — 2001
Biology, General
Klein Tools June 2015 - Present
Medline Industries June 1999 - October 2014
Medline Industries, Inc. June 1999 - October 2014
Medline Industries, Inc. September 2007 - September 2009
Medline Industries, Inc. July 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Sales, Spanish Translation
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College 1980 — 1984
Business Administration and Management, General
Klein Tools May 2012 - Present
Texas Christian University August 2009 - May 2012
New Hampshire Community Loan Fund September 2006 - August 2009
Pegasus Solutions May 2005 - August 2006
Action International February 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Budgets, Analysis, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Training, Team Building, Inventory Management, Program Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Data Analysis, Operations Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement
Education
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business
Lake Forest College 2001 — 2005
BA, Business & Psychology
Nalco June 2014 - Present
UOP, A Honeywell Company December 2011 - April 2014
Klein Tools November 2006 - December 2011
Baxter Healthcare 2000 - 2003
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Preventive Maintenance, Process Improvement, Project Management, ISO, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Awareness, Quality System, Industrial Engineering, SPC, Troubleshooting
Education
University of Kentucky 1995 — 1997
MSPH-IH, College of Environmental & Preventive Medicine
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1995 — 1997
MSPH-IH, Public Health - Industrial Hygiene
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1994
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies / Biological Sciences
Harper College 1989 — 1991
Associate's Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Klein Tools January 2011 - Present
Klein Tools March 2009 - January 2011
Klein Tools March 2007 - December 2009
Klein Tools January 2006 - March 2007
Abbott 2004 - 2006
Abbott 2000 - 2003
Skills
Quality System, Sales Management, Sales Promotion, Marketing, Strategy, Idea Generation, Relationship..., Creative Strategy, Articulate Communicator, Quality Results, Technical Focus, High Energy Level, Six Sigma, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Persuasive Presentation..., Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Channel Partners, Pricing, Sales, Market Planning, New Business Development, Product Launch, Key Account Management, Distributors, Manufacturing, Product Management, P&L Management, Trade Shows, Sales Operations
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Education, Business Marketing Strategy
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Education, Distribution Channel Management
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2005 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Klein Tools May 2015 - Present
V&V Supremo October 2014 - Present
Klein Tools March 2012 - October 2014
Klein Tools March 2009 - March 2012
Klein Tools July 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Human Resources, Recruiting, Employee Training, HR Policies, Workers' Compensation..., Compensation & Benefits..., Employee Relations, Onboarding, ADP HRB, HRIS, Leadership, Policy Writing, FMLA, Compensation, Compensation & Benefit, Deferred Compensation, Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation, Organizational..., Performance Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Human Resources Management and Services
Marquette University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Marquette University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2006 — 2006
Spanish Language and Literature
Shure, Incorporated December 2005 - Present
Klein Tools 2000 - 2005
Tenneco Automotive 1997 - 2000
AMP Incorporated 1992 - 1997
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Project Management, Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Electronics, Engineering, Engineering Management, Leadership, Logistics, Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Product Design, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Design for Manufacturing, PMP
Education
Michigan State University 1988 — 1993
BS, Packaging
Hemlock High School 1984 — 1988
High School Diploma
Klein Tools January 2014 - Present
JPMorgan Chase November 2013 - January 2014
Jewel Osco November 2007 - November 2013
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) February 2013 - April 2013
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL September 2011 - February 2013
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Illinois Chapter October 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Teamwork, Accounting, PowerPoint, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Time Management, QuickBooks, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Telephone Skills, Computer Literate, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Access
Education
Robert Morris College 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business in Administration, Accounting and Business/Management
Elgin Community College 2006 — 2011
Associate of Art, Accounting
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. January 2015 - September 2015
Sears Holdings Corporation August 2012 - January 2014
Eclipse Combustion May 2011 - June 2012
Klein Tools April 2008 - January 2011
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation January 2006 - March 2008
Kohler Co. February 2003 - January 2006
Newell-Rubbermaid - Irwin Industrial Tool Company January 1998 - January 2002
Newell-Rubbermaid - Irwin Industrial Tool Company January 1998 - January 1999
Daubert VCI, Inc January 1997 - January 1998
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation January 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Market Research, Product Launch, Packaging, Consumer Products, Forecasting, P&L Management, Sales Management, Marketing, Management, Manufacturing, Pricing, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Market Planning, Marketing Management, B2B, Brand Management, Market Analysis, Strategy
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Klein Tools February 2012 - Present
Klein Tools February 2011 - February 2012
Rexford Funding LLC September 2008 - November 2009
First Community Financial March 2007 - August 2008
Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company March 2004 - March 2007
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Funding, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Cash, Expenses, Visio, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Invoicing, Office Management, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Software Documentation, Outlook, Administrative..., Access, Spreadsheets, Data Entry, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Factoring, Payroll, Team Building, Leadership, Accounting, Process Improvement, SAP, Benefits Administration
Education
Kaplan University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's of Science, Accounting, 3.30 GPA
Scott Safety May 2014 - Present
Scott Safety September 2010 - May 2014
Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd. November 2007 - September 2010
Klein Tools May 2006 - November 2007
Alamo Iron Works 2001 - 2006
Howard W Sams 1998 - 2001
Skills
Management, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Sales Management, Product Development, Database Marketing, Marketing, CRM Databases, Leadership, Sales Process, New Business Development, Lead Generation, Advertising, Purchasing, Project Management, Product Management, Manufacturing, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Team Building, Database Design, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Selling, Graphic Design, Data Analysis, Data Mining, FileMaker
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Unilever April 2014 - Present
Klein Tools January 2013 - April 2014
Jack Breslin Student Events Center February 2010 - December 2012
Michigan State University August 2008 - December 2012
Johnson & Johnson January 2012 - July 2012
Tegrant Corporation December 2010 - May 2011
Shepherds Hollow Golf Club June 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Packaging, Manufacturing, ArtiosCAD, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, R&D, Materials, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Word, Plastics, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Testing, CAD, Pro Engineer, Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Corrugated, Consumer Products, Food
Education
Michigan State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging
Michigan State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Packaging
Klein Tools March 1998 - Present
Bodine Electric Company 1989 - March 1998
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Machining, Manufacturing Operations, Kanban, Process Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, SPC, TPM, 5S, Automation, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Manufacturing..., Industrial Engineering, GD&T, Quality System, Product Design, ISO, Product Development
Education
Ball State University
Klein Tools 2015 - Present
General Dynamics C4 Systems 2010 - 2015
Clark County School District 2008 - 2009
National University Text Direct (Follett) 2007 - 2008
Arizona State University 2005 - 2007
Arizona State University 2004 - 2007
Skills
Editing, Writing, Microsoft Office, Dunn & Bradstreet, Academic Tutoring, Teaching Writing, Teaching Reading, Bill of Materials, Proposal Support, Organization &..., Photoshop, PowerPoint, Email Marketing, Customer Support, Online Research, Databases, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Office Administration, Research, Literary Criticism, Literature Reviews, English Literature, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Risk Assessment, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Chain, Spend Analysis, Customer Service
Education
Northern Arizona University 2012 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Arizona State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts
Klein Tools January 2011 - Present
Wells Lamont January 2001 - December 2010
Skills
Product Development, Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Customer Insight, Product Launch, Management, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Advertising, Packaging, Public Relations, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Marketing Research, B2B, Market Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, Team Management, P&L Management
Education
Dominican University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France 1989 — 1990
Business Administration and Management, General
Klein Tools December 2013 - Present
Cargill December 2013 - Present
Klein Tools September 2006 - Present
Noel-Levitz 1999 - 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Key Account Management, Customer Oriented, Communication, Microsoft Office, National Accounts, Long-term Customer..., Sales, New Business Development, Inventory Management, ERP
Education
Mount Mercy University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), bus, 3.5
Kirkwood Community College
Associate's degree, Marketing
Rexam May 2010 - Present
Brightstar 2013 - 2014
Brightstar 2013 - 2014
Dynomax Inc. January 2008 - March 2010
Klein Tools November 2007 - November 2008
Rust-Oleum Co. 2005 - 2007
The Herbert Stanley Co 2003 - 2005
The Gillette Company 1980 - 2003
Skills
HVAC, MIG welding, TIG welding, Arc Welding, Electrical, Pipe fitting, Pumps, Machine repairs, Reactor Repairs, Machinery, Welding, Weld, Pneumatics, Electricians, Engineering, Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Machine Tools, Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance & Repair, Pipefitting, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Factory, Troubleshooting
Education
Pen Foster college 2008 — 2008
Certificate, Electrician
College of Lake County 1990 — 2001
Associate of Science (AS), Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Rockwell Collins January 2015 - Present
Schultz Chiropratic January 2014 - Present
Rockwell Collins April 2014 - January 2015
Rockwell Collins April 2012 - April 2014
Rockwell Collins 2007 - 2012
Rockwell Collins February 2010 - August 2010
Gazette Communications September 2006 - March 2010
Rockwell Collins July 2009 - February 2010
Rockwell Collins September 2008 - July 2009
Klein Tools August 2003 - August 2007
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Word, Inventory Management, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Customer Service, Time Management, Team Building, Access
Education
Mount Mercy College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Kirkwood Community College 2004 — 2009
AAS, Business Administration
Graduate of Linn-Mar High School 1993 — 1998
General Studies; Business Administration; Accounting
Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University
The Auto Club Group October 2012 - April 2015
Hilton Garden Inn Ybor City November 2011 - October 2012
Liberty Travel March 2010 - August 2011
New York Cares February 2009 - August 2011
Super Soccer Stars August 2009 - March 2010
Clinton Foundation September 2008 - February 2010
University of Miami January 2007 - May 2008
CSTV February 2008 - April 2008
Klein Tools May 2005 - August 2005
Education
University of Miami 2004 — 2008
BA
Griffith University 2007 — 2007
Comcast April 2015 - Present
Embraer US October 2014 - April 2015
Klein Tools November 2011 - July 2014
Klein Tools (Klein Plastics) February 2006 - October 2011
Tennessee Housing Development Agency January 2001 - November 2005
Skills
Human Resources, Manufacturing, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, HR Policies, HRIS, Onboarding, FMLA, Training, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Leadership, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Management, Process Improvement, Team Building
Education
Cornerstone University
MSM, Master of Science in Management, summa cum laude
Cornerstone University
BSM, Managment
Klein Tools July 2013 - Present
McKesson January 2013 - July 2013
McKesson February 2009 - July 2013
Cardinal Health August 2004 - February 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch 2002 - 2004
Skills
Global Sourcing, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Inventory Management, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Management, Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Strategy, Forecasting, Leadership, Supply Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, International Business, Sales Management, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Pricing, Marketing Management, Product Development, Project Planning
Education
Franklin University 2005 — 2007
MBA
CAJ
The Ohio State University
BA
Language Stars November 2014 - Present
Language Stars September 2013 - November 2014
Language Stars April 2012 - September 2013
various clients 2008 - August 2013
Language Stars June 2011 - April 2012
Klein Tools October 2010 - April 2011
Lycée Français de Chicago April 2008 - October 2010
DePaul University Department of Modern Languages January 2007 - June 2010
Galerie Charlotte Norberg January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Organization, Customer Service, Translation, French, Foreign Languages, Team Management, Marketing, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Intercultural..., Training, Social Media, Spanish, Advertising, Program Management, Sales, Editing, Research, Social Networking, Language Teaching, Leadership, Public Speaking, Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2010
B.A., French, Translation, Art History, Italian
L'Institut Catholique de Paris 2009 — 2009
course observation during Study Abroad program, French Language and Literature
Arti Amin October 2010 - Present
Quebe September 2008 - November 2008
Anthology March 2008 - August 2008
RR Donnelley October 2007 - March 2008
LiveText, Inc. January 2007 - February 2008
Klein Tools August 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustrator, Logo Design, Typography, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Layout, Brochures, Graphics, Posters, Photography, Dreamweaver, Flash, Creative Direction, After Effects, Visual Communication, QuarkXPress, Image Manipulation, Concept Development, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Branding, Direct Mail, Flyers, Art, Magazines, Catalogs
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Design and Visual Communications
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture August 2013 - Present
Elliot Eakin Furniture LLC June 2013 - Present
Holly Hunt October 2008 - June 2013
Klein Tools May 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Furniture, Rendering, Furnishings, Sketching, Industrial Design, Illustrator, Custom Furniture, Concept Development, Floor Plans, Photoshop, Drawing, Textiles, Product Design, Concept Design, Space planning, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lighting, Model Making, Rhino, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Microsoft Word, Architectural Drawings, 3D Rendering, CAD, InDesign, Solidworks, Woodworking, Architectural Drafting, Web Design, Hypershot, Upholstery, Keyshot, Design Management, Lighting Design
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2008
BA, Industrial Design
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2004 — 2005
Architecture
Klein Tools October 2013 - Present
Keith Coby October 2012 - Present
Nokia Siemens Networks May 2011 - October 2012
Nokia Siemens Networks 2011 - 2012
Motorola Solutions Inc. July 2002 - May 2011
Motorola Solutions Inc. June 1998 - July 2002
Skills
Management, Project Management, Information Design, Documentation Practices, Training Delivery, Training Programme..., Project Coordination, Troubleshooting, Program Management, Technical Writing, FrameMaker, MS Project, Testing, Visio, Team Leadership, Unix, RoboHelp, Software Documentation, Linux, Technical Communication, TCP/IP, Telecommunications, Technical Documentation, Process Improvement, Wireless, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Change Management, Solaris, Project Planning, Technical Leadership, Cisco Technologies, Cellular Communications, Wireless Networking, Requirements Analysis, Network Design, Software Project..., Hardware, VoIP, Training, XML, LTE, Problem Solving, IP, 3G, Instructional Design, GSM, Mobile Devices, System Deployment
Education
ITT Technical Institute-Dayton 1977 — 1979
Associate's degree, Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Richmond High School 1974 — 1977
Diploma, Math, Science
Waldmann Lighting January 2013 - Present
Steiner Electric March 2011 - December 2012
Leviton March 2008 - March 2011
Klein Tools 2005 - 2008
SKKR & Associates 2002 - 2005
Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, Pricing, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Lighting Control, Lighting Design, Marketing, Sales, District Management, Industrial Distribution, Energy Audits, Lighting, Energy Conservation, Solid State Lighting, Architectural Lighting, Inventory Management, Direct Sales, Energy Efficiency, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Product Development, Management, Purchasing, Sales Operations
Education
Illinois State University 1998 — 2002
Marketing, Business - Economics
Tableau Software January 2013 - Present
Tableau Software January 2012 - December 2012
Tableau Software October 2010 - December 2011
Klein Tools March 2009 - September 2009
OWP/P September 2007 - November 2008
St. Vincent de Paul Center June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, HRIS, FMLA, Performance Management, Interviews, Payroll, Training, Salesforce.com, New Hire Orientations, Business Intelligence, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Management, Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Deferred Compensation
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Psychology
Klein Tools September 2014 - Present
Klein Tools March 2012 - September 2014
Northwestern University January 2011 - December 2013
Klein Tools Inc. January 2007 - February 2012
Klein Tools January 2000 - December 2006
Klein Tools October 1997 - December 2000
Steelcase June 1995 - September 1997
Steelcase June 1992 - May 1995
Steelcase June 1990 - May 1992
Skills
Product Design, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging, Plastics, Product Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Solidworks, Process Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., CAD, Engineering Management, Kaizen, ISO, Machining, Quality System, 5S, FMEA, Rapid Prototyping, Pro Engineer, GD&T, Manufacturing..., SPC, Tolerance Analysis, Sheet Metal, Mechanical Engineering, Design of Experiments, R&D, Industrial Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, PPAP, Materials, Automotive, DFMEA, APQP, Management, SolidWorks, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Northwestern University 2006 — 2010
MS, Masters Engineering Management
Michigan Technological University 1985 — 1990
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Klein Tools Director, Corporate EngineeringKlein Tools2003 - 2007
Klein Tools 1989 - 2000
Skills
Project Management, Sales Management, Engineering Management, Product Marketing, R&D, Solidworks, Product Design, Six Sigma, Consumer Products, Machine Tools, Packaging, Team Building, Injection Molding, Materials, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Plastics, Business Strategy, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Product Management, CAD, Key Account Management, Business Development, Automotive, Pricing, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Management, Manufacturing, Marketing Strategy, Mechanical Engineering, Team Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Pro Engineer, Rapid Prototyping, Kaizen, Engineering, Product Launch, Machining, 5S, Program Management, Supply Chain
Education
Marquette University 1987 — 1989
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Klein Tools January 2012 - Present
Klein Tools November 2009 - January 2012
J.P. Morgan 2009 - 2009
Dean Foods 2008 - 2009
Kraft Foods, Inc June 2000 - June 2006
Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers 1990 - 1995
Greenbrier & Russel, Inc. 1993 - 1994
Skills
ERP, IBM iSeries, Cross-functional Team..., Software Development, Integration, Business Analysis, EDI, Software Documentation, Project Management, IT Strategy, SQL, Business Process, Testing, Microsoft SQL Server, Analysis, Databases, Visio, Business Intelligence, SDLC, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management, Software Project..., Business Process..., Leadership, Access, Systems Analysis, Program Management, IT Management, MS Project, Change Management
Education
Anderson University 1983 — 1987
BA, Computer Science & Business
Carmel High School
Klein Tools March 1998 - Present
Bodine Electric Company September 1995 - March 1998
InterSwiss September 1992 - September 1995
Skills
Manufacturing..., Machining, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Team Building, Operating Budgets, Capital Budgeting, Total Cost Reduction, Employee Management, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, DMAIC, TPM, Manufacturing Operations, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Operational Excellence, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, JIT, Kanban, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, PPAP, Machine Tools, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Quality, Product Development, APQP, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1993 — 1997
Masters, Business Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
Bachelors of Science, Industrial Engineering
Senn Academy High School 1985 — 1988
Klein Tools February 2014 - Present
Klein Tools July 2012 - January 2014
Klein Tools September 2008 - July 2012
Bernard Foods Inc September 2004 - June 2007
Walgreens February 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Microsoft Excel, ERP, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, SAP, Forecasting, AS400 system, Preachtree Accounting..., Account Reconciliation, Customer Service, Visio, Analysis, Outlook, PowerPoint, Credit, Team Leadership
Education
DeVry University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
CLC 2004 — 2005
Communications
Cobra Motorcycle Mfg. Inc. September 2009 - Present
Klein Tools 1997 - February 2007
Skills
Manufacturing, Statistical Analsis, Product Development, Manufacturing..., Quality System, Quality Management, Quality Auditing, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Supplier Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, CAPA, Quality Control, GMP, Customer Service
Education
Spring Arbor University 2005 — 2007
Jackson Community College
Maurice Sporting Goods August 2014 - Present
lia sophia June 2013 - August 2014
CNX Corporation June 2007 - May 2013
Klein Tools August 2004 - May 2007
CNX Corporation May 1997 - June 2003
Packaging Resources, Inc May 1993 - May 1997
Skills
EDI, Requirements Analysis, RPG, FTP, SQL, Embedded SQL, RPG Free, Visio, Microsoft Excel, CL, DDS, PRMS, TL Ashford, Microsoft Word, BPCS, Ext JS, ETL, SDLC, ERP, Databases, Business Analysis, IBM AS/400, Programming
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Chippewa Valley Technical College May 2013 - January 2015
Klein Tools October 2011 - August 2013
Tyler Technologies October 2008 - April 2012
National Athletic Trainers' Association October 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Drupal, Web Design, DotNetNuke, SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Marketing, Web Analytics, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, User Experience Design, User Experience, Interaction Design, Wireframes, User-centered Design, User Interface, User Interface Design, User Research, Flash, Information Architecture
Education
Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stout 1995 — 1999
Technology Education
Chippewa Valley Technical College 1993 — 1995
Computer Information Systems
Expense Reduction Analysts August 2005 - Present
Klein Tools April 2002 - August 2005
Van Meter Industrial 2000 - 2003
CertainTeed Corporation 1997 - 2000
Great Plains Manufacturing 1992 - 1998
Skills
LTL, Transportation..., Logistics Consulting, Transportation..., Cost Reduction..., Supply Chain..., Procurement, Professional Services, Contract Negotiation, Consulting, Freight, Business Process..., Management Consulting, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, International Logistics, Management, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Business, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Operations Management, Supply Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Logistics Management, Profit Maximization, Analysis
Education
Kansas Wesleyan University 1994 — 1997
MBA, Business
Iowa State University 1983 — 1987
BA, Transportation - Logistics
Rust-Oleum Corporation June 2014 - Present
Klein Tools July 2012 - June 2014
CC Rider LLC November 2004 - July 2012
Miller Electric August 2008 - February 2010
Harley-Davidson April 2003 - May 2008
NBC - TV Stations Division 2000 - 2002
Shieldmate Robotics 1998 - 2000
Life Fitness 1995 - 1998
GTE Laboratories 1992 - 1995
Skills
P&L Management, Stage-Gate, Market Research, Statistical Modeling, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Market Analysis, Brand Extension, Project Portfolio..., Product Development, Product Management, New Business Development, Channel Marketing, Go-To-Market Planning, Social Media, Customer Relations, Strategy Development, Strategic Planning, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Program Management, Promotions, Process Improvement, Proposal Writing, Business Management, Strategy, Management, Project Management, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Analysis, Marketing Research, Business Process...
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2003
MBA
Iowa State University 1987 — 1989
MS
Iowa State University 1982 — 1987
BS
Traffic Control & Protection, Inc. March 2014 - Present
RoadSafe Traffic Systems Inc. June 2010 - August 2013
Marking Specialists Group January 2008 - October 2009
Rydin Decal May 2004 - December 2008
Klein Tools May 2003 - November 2004
ITW / Meyercord January 1978 - January 2003
Skills
Strategic Leadership, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Mentoring Of Staff, Leadership Development, Cost Management, Inventory Control, Team Building, Production Planning, ISO, Time Management, Creative Problem Solving, Quality Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Management, Procurement, Leadership
Education
College of DuPage 1979 — 1981
Rochester Institute of Technology 1993 — 1994
Professional Training / Continued Education
Manufacturing / Quality / Safety
NSG - Pilkington of North America March 2012 - Present
Autocam June 2011 - March 2012
Whirlpool Corporation May 2010 - June 2011
Bosch March 2008 - May 2009
Robert Bosch January 1999 - March 2009
Klein Tools October 1996 - January 1999
Grede Foundries, Inc. 1990 - 1996
Lindberg corpoation 1985 - 1990
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing..., Automotive, Product Development, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, 5S, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, PPAP
Education
Michigan Technological University 1980 — 1985
BS Metallurgical Engineering, Metallurgy and Material Science
Aquinas College 1986 — 1989
Masters of Management, Management
Rain Bird February 2015 - Present
Leviton July 2013 - December 2014
APW - Architectural Products of Wausau, Ltd 2011 - June 2013
Klein Tools November 2009 - October 2011
Klein Tools November 2009 - April 2011
Owens Corning September 2005 - October 2009
Trustway Homes January 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Business Development, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Pricing, Direct Sales, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Business Process, Sales Process, Sales, Product Development, Strategy, Leadership, New Business Development, Sales Management, Account Management
Education
Marquette University 1998 — 2001
MBA, Business Administration
Marquette University 1990 — 1995
BS, Business Administration - Marketing
Klein Tools September 2005 - Present
Klein Tools Inc. September 2005 - November 2012
American Society for Quality section 1201 2010 - 2011
ASQ 2010 - 2011
DRS Tactical Systems 2004 - 2005
MC Assembly 2000 - 2004
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, ISO, Microsoft Office, Documentation, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Product Development, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Auditing, Visio, Change Management, Analysis, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Process Development, CQE, Customer Relations, CAPA, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Quality System, Cross-functional..., Auditing, Metrics Reporting, Auditing Standards, Customer Service, Testing, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, Operational Excellence, SPC, Kanban, FMEA, Supplier Quality, Quality Management, Green Belt
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2013 — 2015
General Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Eastern Florida State College 2001 — 2003
AA, General Education
Universitatea „Danubius” din Galați 1995 — 1998
Law
Clinical Computer Systems July 2012 - Present
Milk Specialties Global June 2010 - May 2012
ACCO Brands November 2007 - May 2010
Klein Tools 2006 - 2007
Ernst & Young, LLP 2000 - 2006
Berlin Industries 1996 - 2000
Met Life 1995 - 1996
Andersen Consulting, S.C. 1993 - 1995
Benedictine University 1990 - 1993
Skills
Project Management, Staff Management, Troubleshooting, Management, Windows Server, Windows 7, Help Desk Management, Network Administration, End User Support, Server Administration, Technical Support, Help Desk Support, Computer Hardware, Software Documentation, Operating Systems, Active Directory, Servers, Security, VPN, Networking, Data Center, Software Installation, VMware, Hardware, Windows, Infrastructure, Routers, Lotus Notes, WAN, System Deployment, Telecommunications, Information Technology
Education
Benedictine University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Oakland Community College 1988 — 1990
Computers
Klein Tools March 2005 - Present
Klein Tools August 2003 - March 2005
DPI, Inc January 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, 5S, TS16949, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Project Management, Injection Molding, Program Management, Team Building, Operations Management, Plastics
Education
Ferris State University 2005 — 2008
BSBA, Business Management & International Business
Grand Rapids Community College 2002 — 2005
Associate Quality Science, Business and Quality Management
Villanova University
Professional Certification, Project Management
Basement Shirts October 2014 - Present
Graphic Partners February 2014 - Present
Famous Footwear June 2007 - Present
Klein Tools October 2014 - September 2015
The Current September 2013 - May 2014
Jobs Printing and Mailing June 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, 10 Key, PowerPoint, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Time Management, Employee Training, Customer Service, Task Management, Collaboration, Teamwork, QuarkXPress, InDesign
Education
Carthage College 2012 — 2014
Graphic Design, Major: Graphic Design Minor: Communication/Public Relations, Senior
College of Lake County 2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
electrician May 2005 - Present
Klein Tools March 2002 - May 2005
Education
Harper College 2003 — 2005
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Vermeer Manufacturing 2012 - Present
TurollaOCG [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] July 2010 - 2012
Sauer-Danfoss April 2009 - April 2011
Sauer-Danfoss October 2002 - March 2009
Klein Tools May 2001 - September 2002
Caterpillar June 1989 - April 2001
Skills
Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Management, Market Planning, Brand Management, Hydraulics, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Leadership, International Business, Advertising, International Marketing, Marketing Management, International Sales, Global Marketing, Specifications, Strategy, Sales, Trade Show Exhibitor, Organizational..., Product Training, Introducing New Products, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Product Lifecycle..., Technical Support, Designing Marketing..., Promotions, Web Content, Public Relations, Preparing Business Cases, Marketing Plan Creation, SWOT analysis, QFD, Kepner-Tregoe, Product Rationalization, Value Propositions, Blue Ocean Strategy, NPV, Return on Investment, Market Analysis, Market Specification, Market Segment Analysis, Customer Segment...
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2002
MBA, Marketing
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1989 — 1994
BSME, Hydraulics
Six Flags Great America June 2015 - Present
United States Secret Service October 2014 - December 2014
Cook County Sheriff's Department June 2014 - August 2014
Portillo's Hot Dogs June 2013 - August 2013
Klein Tools June 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Criminal Justice, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Access, Inventory Management, Time Management, Training, Teamwork
Education
Lewis University 2011 — 2015
Aviation Security
Warren Township High School 2007 — 2011
Klein Tools January 2014 - Present
iMedicalApps LLC June 2011 - Present
Mouser Electronics January 2013 - December 2013
Travelhost May 2008 - December 2009
Circuit City January 2007 - April 2008
State Representative Brett Davis May 2006 - December 2006
Epic Systems Corporation June 2005 - May 2006
Cory's Lawn Service January 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Software, Camtasia, Volunteer Management, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Advertising, Budgets, PowerPoint, Non-profits, Visio, Time Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Human Resources, Payroll, Microsoft Word, Employee Benefits, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Start-ups, Training, Marketing, Sales Management, Integrated Marketing, Recruiting, Business Development, Outlook, Management, Online Advertising, Healthcare, Research, Project Management, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Nonprofits
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2012 — 2013
Masters of Strategic Human Resource Management, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, 3.7
The University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business Administration 2010 — 2013
Masters of Business Administration, MBA, 3.7
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 2001 — 2005
Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing and Public Administration, 3.42
American Family Insurance November 2011 - Present
Potbelly Sandwich Works March 2009 - November 2011
Klein Tools March 2007 - March 2009
Bowe Bell & Howell 2005 - 2006
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., Inc. April 2002 - August 2005
Jelly Belly Candy Company February 1998 - March 2002
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1987 — 2003
Bachelor of Music Education, Music!
DePaul University
Supply Chain Management
Thresholds March 2014 - Present
SRD and IEC Consultants 2010 - February 2014
Ellu Ltd. September 2009 - April 2011
Indigo Construction Co. January 2005 - December 2010
Dan Wangler Builders, Inc May 2004 - January 2006
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elmhurst 1999 - 2005
Heatmasters Mechanical 2000 - 2001
Chicago Board of Trade 1987 - 1997
Klein Tools 1981 - 1984
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Engineering Technology and Construction
College of DuPage
Architecture, Project Management, Construction
Oak Park River Forest High School
St Giles
Klein Tools March 2015 - Present
Forest Road School November 2013 - February 2015
Potbelly Sandwich Works April 2013 - December 2013
Nordstrom September 2011 - January 2013
Panera Bread September 2006 - September 2011
Skills
Cpr Certified, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Leadership, Healthcare, First Aid
Education
Elmhurst College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
College of DuPage 2007 — 2010
General Education
Willowbrook High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, General Education
Knipex Tools LP January 2006 - Present
Witte Tools July 2004 - Present
Klein Tools April 1977 - July 2004
Waterloo Industries January 1994 - August 1995
Stanley Tools September 1990 - October 1994
Skills
Sales, Retail, Marketing, Sales Management, National Accounts, Pricing, Product Development, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Account Management, Forecasting, Manufacturing, P&L Management, Team Building, Market Planning, Inventory Management, Strategy, Management, Competitive Analysis, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Direct Sales, Team Mentoring, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Product Marketing, International Business..., B2B, Profit, Business Planning, Strategic Visionary, Trade Shows, Key Account Development, B2B2C, Purchasing, B2B Marketing Strategy, Selling, Cold Calling, Product Management, Sales Presentations, Logistics, International Sales, Wholesale, Distributors, Pricing Strategy, P&L
Education
Adrian College 1968 — 1972
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Latrobe High Schoool 1968 — 1972
Got out, 1952 Chevy Hot Rod
Thermo Fisher Scientific March 2014 - Present
Klein Tools July 2012 - March 2014
ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS PART OF THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON FAMILY OF COMPANIES August 2011 - July 2012
ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS A JOHNSON & JOHNSON COMPANY 2011 - 2011 January 2011 - August 2011
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY2008 - 2011 October 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Packaging Engineering, Mechanical, Construction, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Packaging, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Engineering, Six Sigma, Project Management, Customer Service, Minitab, CAD, Troubleshooting, Research, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Validation
Education
Michigan State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
United Airlines February 2015 - Present
Thatcher Technology Group January 2014 - February 2015
Sears Holdings Corporation July 2011 - January 2014
Klein Tools July 2010 - May 2011
Digital Staffing June 2007 - July 2010
OfficeMax 2008 - 2009
Healthcare Financial Management Association 2008 - 2008
Shure Pets, Inc. 2004 - 2008
The Pampered Chef, Ltd. June 1999 - March 2007
Sundoro Development 1996 - 1999
Skills
Project Management, Magento, Marketing Communications, User Interface Design, E-commerce, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Mobile Applications, Web Project Management, Agile Project Management, Usability, Email Marketing, Team Building, Mobile Devices, User-centered Design, Management, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Leadership
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1992 — 1995
MA, Information Design
Northern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
B.A., Journalism, Graphic Arts Technology
Glenbard South High School
GE Healthcare January 2011 - Present
Brunswick Corporation August 2008 - January 2011
Klein Tools September 2006 - August 2008
Brunswick Corporation January 2002 - September 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Recruiting, College Recruiting, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, Management, Interviews, Training, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Compensation & Benefit, Strategy
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2003 — 2005
MS, Management
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1998 — 2002
BS, Communications
Klein Tools January 2009 - Present
Caine & Weiner October 2005 - September 2008
D&B Receivable Management Services 1999 - 2004
ADVO, Inc. 1991 - 1999
Continental Grain Company 1983 - 1990
Sara Lee Corporation - Booth Fisheries Division 1978 - 1983
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Budget, Credit, Management, Training, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement, Team Building, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Financial Risk, Budgets, Leadership, Sales, Negotiation, Operations Management, Analysis, CRM, Outsourcing, Risk Management, Strategy, Business Process..., Accounting, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Financial Reporting, Pricing, Sales Process, Business Planning, Executive Management, Finance, Cash Flow, SAP, Business Analysis, Credit Risk, Change Management, Human Resources, Customer Service, Business Development, Sales Management, System Administration, P&L Management, Six Sigma, Mergers & Acquisitions, Access, Account Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Vendor Management
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1979 — 1981
MBA, Accounting
Northeastern Illinois University 1977 — 1978
BA, Business & Management
Niles East 1968 — 1971
High School
Klein Tools March 2012 - Present
Skills
Strategic Consulting, Miller Heiman, Dimensions of..., Coaching, Negotiation, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Consultative Selling, Account Management, B2B, Customer Relations, Strategic Planning, Team Building, PowerPoint, Solution Selling, Excel, Word, Business Planning, Inventory Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Selling, Management, Strategy, Leadership, Sales Process, New Business Development, Training, Sales Operations, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Key Account Management, Pricing, Sales Presentations, Forecasting, Salesforce.com, Direct Sales
Education
Marist College 1994 — 1998
BS, Business Administration
USA Truck May 2012 - Present
Klein Tools March 2009 - April 2012
Therma Tru September 2000 - March 2009
Skills
Operations Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Transportation, Transportation..., Trucking, Customer Service
Education
John Brown University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Organizational Management
Klein Tools November 2013 - Present
Medline March 2012 - November 2013
Medline Industries January 2011 - November 2013
Medline Industries October 2009 - February 2011
American Exchange Organization April 2009 - August 2009
Skills
SAP, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Sales, Management, Supply Chain, Access, Operations Management, Strategic Sourcing, Account Management, Analysis, Program Management, Marketing, Pricing
Education
Marymount University 2005 — 2009
BBA, international Business
Shive-Hattery May 2012 - Present
Klein Tools September 2006 - July 2011
Skills
Revit, Architectural Drawings, architectural design, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D, 3d laser scanning, SketchUp, Softplan, Construction Drawings, BIM, Rendering, Design Research, Architectural Design, AutoCAD
Education
Academy of Art University 2015 — 2020
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
Kirkwood Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Architecture
Iowa Valley Community School 1995 — 2006
City Mill Company, Ltd. April 2010 - August 2011
Klein Tools August 2007 - April 2009
Cosmo Store Services 2003 - 2007
Skills
Sales, Training, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Retail, Recruiting, Merchandising, Public Speaking, Team Building, Performance Management, Employee Training, Team Leadership, Negotiation, Employee Relations, Coaching, Leadership Development, Leadership, Social Networking, Human Resources, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Event Planning, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Forecasting, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Onboarding, Marketing, Management, Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Social Media, Project Planning, Market Research, Market Planning, Employee Benefits, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Business Development
Education
Chaminade University of Honolulu 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History/ Political Science
Field Nation January 2014 - Present
Field Nation January 2014 - Present
Computer Systems Institute November 2012 - November 2013
North Branch Works March 2013 - August 2013
Techweek June 2012 - July 2012
Studio 69 Music and Hair Studio August 2008 - August 2010
Rotary International February 2007 - August 2008
Stivers Staffing Services August 1998 - February 2007
Klein Tools November 1999 - February 2004
US Army July 1989 - July 1997
Skills
Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Windows Server, Computer Hardware..., Software Installation, IT Operations, Desktop Computers, Remote Desktop, Mail Merge, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Windows 7 Migration, windows 7 installation, Windows XP Pro, Access, XP, Customer Service, Windows, CompTIA A+ Certification, Help Desk Support, Printers, Laptops, Networking, A+ Certified, Network Administration, Training, CompTIA, Outlook, Databases, System Administration, Wireless Networking, Windows XP, Technical Support
Education
Computer Systems Institute 2012 — 2012
Certificates, Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology, 4
Computer Systems Institute 2012 — 2012
Klein Tools January 2015 - Present
Klein Tools July 2014 - Present
Klein Tools February 2014 - July 2014
Eagle Flexible Packaging February 2013 - May 2013
Sharp Packaging Systems September 2010 - February 2013
Sleep City March 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Personable, Punctual, Reliable, Sales Management, New Business Development, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, PowerPoint, Leadership, Strategy, Training
Education
DePaul University 2006 — 2010
B.S.c., Marketing
Schaumburg High School 2002 — 2006
Klein Tools March 2014 - Present
ITW December 2012 - March 2014
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. January 2012 - December 2012
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. August 2010 - January 2012
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. October 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Retail, Sales Operations, Retail Sales Analysis, Merchandising, Management, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows, Advertising, Pricing Analysis, Cold Calling, Pricing, Training
Education
Ball State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Chamberlain Group, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Klein Tools April 2012 - July 2014
United States Air Force October 1999 - June 2012
Owens & Minor September 2010 - March 2012
Owens & Minor December 2008 - March 2012
TIMCO Aviation Services October 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Account Management, Product Development, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Management, Team Leadership, Analysis, Team Building, Pricing, Process Improvement, Integration, Sales Operations, Program Management, Business Planning, Sales Management, Sales
Education
Colorado Technical University 2010 — 2012
M.S. Management, Project Management
Florida Atlantic University 2006 — 2008
B.A. Business Administration, Finance
University of Miami 1997 — 1999
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Topgolf July 2015 - Present
Klein Tools September 2014 - February 2015
Parts Town March 2014 - September 2014
The Cary Company August 2013 - February 2014
The Cary Company May 2013 - August 2013
TopGolf February 2012 - May 2013
Life Time Fitness January 2012 - February 2012
Self Employed August 2011 - December 2011
TopGolf March 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Organization, Time Management, Self-management, Data Entry, Customer Service, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Managed Money, Balanced Drawer, Social Media, Facebook, Nannies, Inventory Management
Education
Elmhurst College 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Communications Studies Major & English Minor
College of DuPage 2009 — 2011
Klein Tools February 2012 - Present
Pro Sportals LLC July 2004 - Present
Skills
E-commerce, Digital Marketing, SEO, Website Development, Cross-functional Team..., IT Strategy, User Experience, Social Media Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Business Process..., Account Management, Offshore Resource..., IT Management, Business Strategy, Social Media, Magento, Google Analytics, Vendor Management, Governance, Product Information..., Digital Strategy, Web Project Management, IT Governance, Web Content Management, Drupal, IT Service Management, B2C, B2B eCommerce, Websphere, E-commerce Solutions, SEM, Google Adwords, Cross Functional Team..., Agile Methodologies, Informatica, Heiler, Heiler PIM, PIMS, Mobile Phone Apps, Mobile Web Design, IT & Business Strategy..., IT Service Delivery, Strategy, Mobile Devices, Email Marketing, Mobile Applications, SharePoint, Web Design, Management, Process Improvement
Education
Michigan Technological University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
SC Johnson July 2012 - Present
Klein Tools September 2011 - July 2012
Innoware Paper Inc August 2010 - August 2011
Unisource May 2008 - May 2010
Cadbury Schweppes June 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Supplier Development, Testing, Packaging Engineering, Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Corrugated, Food Packaging, Plastics, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, SAP, Process Improvement, Injection Molding, GMP
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Packaging Science
Weir Minerals January 2011 - Present
Milwaukee Electric Tool February 2008 - September 2010
Emerson Electric Co. November 2003 - February 2008
Klein Tools April 1995 - November 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Demand Planning, S&OP implementation, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Econometric Modeling, System Implementations, Inventory Management, Kanban, Relational Databases, Sales Operations, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Kaizen, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Business Analysis, Sales Analysis, Demand Forecasting, Planning Systems, Distribution Strategies, Mapics, Demand Solutions, Sales Compensation..., Management, Change Management, Database Design, Spare Parts, Global Operations, Global Sourcing, International Business, International Project..., Hydraulic Pumps, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Storage Solutions, Managing Processes, Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Data..., Algorithm Development, Outstanding people..., Team Building, Customer Service
Education
Millikin University 1980 — 1984
B.A., Mathematics/Computer Science
DePaul University 1993 — 1996
MBA, Quantitative Methods
Crystal Lake Central High School
Klein Tools August 2014 - Present
Klein Tools August 2013 - August 2014
Klein Tools March 2007 - July 2013
Klein Tools May 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Sales Operations, Spanish-speaking, French, Management, Analysis, Process Improvement, Training, Competitive Analysis, Hebrew, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Elmhurst College 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages and Literatures, General, Magna Cum Laude
Malone College 2001 — 2004
Spanish Language and Literature
Karl Storz Imaging June 2014 - Present
Klein Tools September 2010 - May 2014
WMS Gaming January 2007 - May 2010
WMS Gaming January 2001 - January 2007
CDW Computer Centers January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, Sourcing, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Inventory Management, Program Management, Product Management, Vendor Management, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Project Management
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1999
BA
Klein Tools June 2012 - Present
Aon Hewitt July 2007 - May 2012
Hewitt Associates August 2004 - June 2007
Skills
SDLC, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Project Management, Outsourcing, Visio, Change Management, Program Management, PMP, Business Process..., Requirements Analysis
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1996 — 2000
MBA
Illinois State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
SKF February 2009 - Present
Alemite LLC August 2007 - February 2009
U.S. Green Fiber February 2005 - June 2006
Atlas Copco 2002 - 2005
ITW Paslode June 1986 - December 2001
Klein Tools 1983 - 1986
Skills
Manufacturing, Pricing, Product Development, Product Launch, Product Management, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Design, Team Building, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Solidworks, R&D, Competitive Analysis, 5S, Kaizen, Engineering, Leadership, Business Development, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management, DMAIC, Management, New Business Development, Automation, CAD, Electronics, FMEA, Finite Element Analysis, Injection Molding, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Plastics, Pro Engineer, Product Marketing, Program Management, Project Management, Quality Management, Rapid Prototyping, Sheet Metal, SPC, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Chain Management, Strategy
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
DePaul University
Anixter January 2012 - Present
Technisource March 2010 - December 2011
Tool Company August 2009 - October 2010
Whittman-Hart November 2007 - December 2008
Klein Tools November 2003 - July 2007
Rockwell Automation February 2002 - April 2003
iXL June 2000 - August 2001
CSC May 1997 - May 2000
CCC Information Systems Inc. June 1996 - May 1997
EDS August 1989 - May 1996
Skills
Business Intelligence, Integration, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, ERP, SDLC, Software Documentation, Business Requirements, Project Planning, Project Portfolio..., Testing, Requirements Gathering, SharePoint, Visio, Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Software Project..., Software Development, Enterprise Software, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Documentation, Application Development, Web Applications, Cognos, Information Architecture, Business Strategy, Product Development, Mentoring, Business Process..., Agile, Waterfall, Business Process, Requirements Management, Process Improvement, Process Development, Scope Management, Wireframes, Adobe Experience Manager, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Prototype, Axure, Product Management, IBM Websphere Commerce, ATG, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Credit Card Transaction..., IT Strategy
Education
Bradley University
Klein Tools May 2010 - Present
Eaton Corporation January 2001 - May 2010
MagneTek 1997 - 2000
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1976 — 1981
St. Edward High School 1971 — 1975
Federal Signal Corporation November 2014 - Present
Federal Signal Corporation November 1995 - November 2014
Klein Tools June 1987 - November 1995
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2000 — 2003
MBA, Business
Purdue University Calumet 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology
Honda R&D Americas, Inc. January 2002 - Present
Klein Tools 1998 - 2000
Skills
Project Management, Technical Project..., Catia, Problem Solving, Decision Analysis, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Safety, Automotive Design, Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Mechanical Engineering, Fault Tree Analysis, Airbags, Automotive Interiors, Instrument Panel, Behavioral Interviewing, Researching New..., New Technology..., Product Development, Automotive, Vehicles, CATIA, Pro Engineer
Education
Keller Graduate School of DeVry University 2003 — 2005
MBA, Project Management
Bradley University 1997 — 2001
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, History
Baxalta July 2015 - Present
Baxter Healthcare June 2007 - July 2015
Brightstar Partners, Inc August 2004 - June 2007
Klein Tools 2006 - 2006
Hewitt Associates 2006 - 2006
TenFold Corporation August 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Cognos, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Dimensional Modeling, OLAP, ETL, Dashboard, Business Intelligence..., Data Integration, Data Warehouse..., Data Modeling, SDLC, SSIS, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, SQL, ERP, Business Process, Requirements Gathering
Education
DePaul University 1999 — 1999
Computer Career Program
Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics 1993 — 1998
Russian University of Economics named after G.V.Plekhanov 1993 — 1998
International Economic Relations
Hospira April 2012 - Present
Klein Tools November 2007 - April 2012
Cardinal Health May 2007 - November 2007
Classic Computer Recovery October 2006 - May 2007
Sanford January 2006 - June 2006
Skills
CAD, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Consumer Products, Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, Solidworks, Process Improvement, Leadership
Education
Michigan State University 2002 — 2007
BS, Packaging
Cornell University September 2015 - Present
Lakeshore Management January 2013 - September 2015
Klein Tools October 2012 - January 2013
MedEx Ambulance July 2006 - October 2012
Saints Faith Hope and Charity 2005 - 2006
AER Services, Inc 1994 - 1999
Skills
Payroll, Employee Benefits, Kronos, ADP Payroll, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Paychex, Payroll Taxes, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, FMLA, HR Policies, Employee Handbooks, Employee Relations, Training, New Hire Orientations, ADP ReportSmith, Ceridian, Accounting, Management
Education
Bradley University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Klein Tools 2011 - Present
ACCO Brands 2009 - 2011
ACCO Brands 2008 - 2009
ITW Brands 2002 - 2008
Skil Power Tools - Robert Bosch Tool Corporation 2000 - 2002
Rand McNally 1997 - 2000
Rand McNally 1995 - 1997
Rand McNally (Docusystems Group) 1990 - 1995
Skills
Product Development, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Go-to-market Strategy, Packaging, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Product Management, Product Launch, Brand Management, Pricing
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Marketing, Management Strategy, Managerial Economics, Analytical Consulting
Indiana University Bloomington
BS, Marketing
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. September 2014 - Present
RantSports January 2014 - May 2014
HG.org November 2013 - March 2014
Klein Tools October 2010 - October 2013
Klein Tools January 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising, Corporate Blogging, Blogging, Writing, Internet Strategy, Online Marketing
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 2010 — 2013
Master's Degree, Integrated Marketing Communications, 3.67 GPA
Miami University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Journalism
Webasto January 2015 - Present
Webasto Roof Systems July 2008 - December 2014
Webasto Roof Systems February 2004 - July 2008
Webasto Roof Systems January 2000 - February 2004
Klein Tools September 1995 - January 2000
Stark Mold and Pattern January 1992 - September 1995
Skills
FMEA, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Automotive, PPAP, Six Sigma, Building Maintenance, Contract Negotiation, Process Control, Process Improvement, Project Management, Project Planning, Plant Maintenance, Plant Design, Kaizen, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, APQP, Manufacturing, 5S, Process Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Leadership, Industrial Engineering, Operational Excellence, Injection Molding, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, ISO, Negotiation, Supplier Quality, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Supply Chain, Training, Supplier Development, Business Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing...
Education
Bowling Green State University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, BS Manufacturing Technology
Seaholm high school 1982 — 1986
CARR Machine & Tool, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Lutheran General Hospital March 2013 - December 2013
Hyundai Construction Equipment October 2006 - July 2010
Juno Lighting Group March 1988 - June 2006
Klein Tools April 1984 - March 1988
Education
NACM Credit Insitute 2006 — 2008
CBA
Harper College 2004 — 2005
Account Associates Certificate
MJB Supply, LLC January 2010 - 2013
ITW Paslode 2005 - 2009
Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation October 2004 - December 2005
Ingersoll Rand January 2000 - June 2004
IngersollRand 2000 - 2000
Klein Tools 1997 - 2000
Skil / Robert Bosch 1986 - 1992
Skills
Sales Management, Pricing, Product Development, Forecasting, New Business Development, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Sales Operations, Account Management, Distributed Team..., Market Planning, Key Account Management, Leadership, Key Account Development, P&L Management, Direct Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Income Statement, Selling, B2B, Product Management, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Sales Presentations, Consumer Products, Purchasing, National Accounts, Trade Shows, Strategy, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy
Education
Alfred University
BS, Economics and Marketing
Fiskars Brands, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Sears Holding Inc. November 2011 - April 2013
NSF International March 2011 - October 2011
SGS 2006 - January 2011
Wolfcraft May 2002 - November 2004
Klein Tools 1999 - 2001
American Tool Company March 1996 - January 1999
KAR Products 1993 - 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Sales Management, Product Development, Business Development, Key Account Management, Leadership, Supply Chain, Strategy, Product Marketing, B2B, Product Management, Consumer Products, Sales, Account Management
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1984 — 1988
BA
Pacific Natural Foods September 2010 - Present
Leatherman Tool Group September 2009 - December 2009
Brewcraft USA January 2009 - September 2009
Klein Tools June 2002 - October 2008
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain
Education
Iowa State University 1997 — 2001
BS, Transportation/Logistics and Finance
Plexus Corp. June 2015 - Present
Experienced Mechanical Engineer January 2015 - Present
Zebra Technologies November 2014 - January 2015
Motorola Solutions April 2013 - November 2014
Klein Tools October 2012 - April 2013
Motorola May 1995 - September 2012
John Crane February 1986 - May 1995
Skills
Tolerance Analysis, Pro/Intralink, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Electro-Mechanical..., verification testing, Bluetooth, Windchill, V&V, Solidworks, Product Design, Manufacturing, Machining, Pro Engineer, Design of Experiments, Failure Analysis, Six Sigma, Injection Molding, Engineering Management, Test Engineering, Electronics, Product Development, SPC, Testing, Root Cause Analysis, PCB design, Lean Manufacturing, Sheet Metal, Manufacturing..., Cross-functional Team..., Product Lifecycle..., Engineering, R&D, RF, Continuous Improvement, Semiconductors, Wireless, Mobile Communications, Test Equipment, DMAIC, Automation, CDMA, Systems Engineering, Design for Assembly, Supplier Quality, Embedded Systems, GD&T, Process Simulation, ClearCase, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Northwestern University 1992 — 1994
Masters, MME
Illinois Institute of Technology 1980 — 1984
BS, Mechanical Enineering
ITW Brands December 2014 - Present
Huntsman March 2010 - June 2014
Klein Tools February 2007 - October 2008
UniSource February 2005 - June 2006
Exel August 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Warehouse Management, Distribution Center..., Microsoft Office, Logistics, Supply Chain, SAP, Warehousing, Shipping, Public Speaking, Retail Management, Receiving, Account Management, Designer of Employee..., Leadership, Bookkeeping, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, National Accounts, Auditing, Materials Management, Product Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, MS Office, AS400, WMS, Classroom, Education, Employee Wellness, General Ledger, Invoicing, Bill of Lading, Newsletters, Office Management, Proofreading, Food Safety, Safety, Teaching, Writing
Education
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science Degree, Public Relations
Johnson State College
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Elementary Education
College of Lake County 2009 — 2010
Health & Wellness Promotion
Morton Salt, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Klein Tools January 2012 - August 2014
Rexnord Industries, LLC November 2007 - January 2012
Material Sciences Corporation 1988 - 2007
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Procurement, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Management, Product Development, Kanban, Automotive, Sourcing, Six Sigma, 5S, Supplier Development, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Logistics, Negotiation, DMAIC, JIT, Supply Chain..., Forecasting, Process Engineering, Inventory Management, Value Stream Mapping, ISO, Pricing, SAP, Low Cost Country..., Manufacturing..., Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Supplier Evaluation, Production Planning, Manufacturing Operations
Education
Elmhurst College 1983 — 1987
BS, Accounting
VSE Corporation October 2010 - Present
VSE Corporation April 2000 - Present
Plastipak Packaging June 1999 - January 2000
A.G. Simpson Company August 1998 - March 1999
Klein Tools March 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Aerospace, Defense, Engineering Management, DoD, Government Contracting, Military, Packaging, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering
Education
Michigan State University 1989 — 1995
BS, Environmental & Natural Resource Policy Studies
Michigan State University 1991 — 1992
BS, Packaging
Tri-City Heat Treat Company March 2014 - Present
The Johnson TEAM Real Estate January 1998 - Present
Whirlpool Corporation April 2010 - March 2014
Whirlpool Corporation November 2006 - March 2010
Centro, Inc. May 2000 - July 2004
Klein Tools January 1998 - May 2000
Paulo Products Company 1994 - 1997
Paulo Products 1992 - 1994
Paulo Products January 1991 - August 1992
Skills
Plastics, Appliances, FMEA, Six Sigma, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction, Materials Science, Engineering, Refrigeration, Testing, Engineers, Manufacturing Management, Design of Experiments, Production Management, Engineering Design, Kaizen, Manufacturing Operations, Plastic Part Design, PPAP, Process Capability, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Engineering, Black Belt, Supplier Quality, 5S, Tolerance Analysis, Robust Design, Tooling, Poka Yoke, QFD, Design for Manufacturing, Heat Treatment, Mechanical Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Injection Molding, Product Design, Automotive, Mechanical Testing, Finite Element Analysis, Quality System
Education
Iowa State University 1990 — 1991
BS, Metallurgical Engineering
Iowa State University 1984 — 1989
BS, Engineering Science
Thomas & Betts March 2011 - Present
Klein Tools August 2010 - March 2011
William K. Walthers June 2009 - August 2010
Ideal Industries July 2001 - April 2009
Newell Rubbermaid 2001 - 2002
Newell Rubbermaid 2000 - 2001
Newell Window 1997 - 2000
Avery Dennison 1997 - 1999
Teel Plastics 1993 - 1997
Education
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 1989 — 1992
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Klein Tools September 2011 - Present
Special Counsel March 2009 - September 2011
Law Office of Gary Light November 2005 - November 2010
Melvin Cohen & Associates January 2000 - October 2005
Aerotek Engineering May 1997 - July 2000
Skills
Product Development, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Litigation, Design for Manufacturing, New Business Development, Trademarks, Dispute Resolution, IP, Microsoft Office
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law - Intellectual Property Certification
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1995 — 1997
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering
Niles North 1988 — 1992
High School Diploma
CPG Building Products August 2014 - Present
Klein Tools April 2012 - August 2014
Milwaukee Electric Tool March 2011 - April 2012
Milwaukee Electric Tool August 2010 - March 2011
Milwaukee Electric Tool September 2009 - August 2010
Milwaukee Electric Tool January 2009 - September 2009
Milwaukee Electric Tool August 2007 - December 2008
Walgreens June 2007 - August 2007
Regal Audio-Video October 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Product Development, Promotions, Retail, Product Marketing, Product Management, Hyperion Enterprise, Cognos ReportNet, IBM AS/400, Oracle Agile PLM, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Market Research, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Management, Product Launch, Pricing, Consumer Products
Education
Fort Hays State University 2003 — 2008
BBA, Marketing/Management
Hubbell Lighting September 2014 - Present
Klein Tools May 2006 - September 2014
RTC February 2004 - March 2006
PepsiAmericas January 2001 - October 2003
Block and Company July 1999 - January 2001
Coilcraft May 1996 - July 1999
Taylor Company August 1994 - May 1996
Education
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1994
BS, Accountancy
Harper College 1987 — 1991
AA
Klein Tools October 2009 - Present
United Retail Service September 2003 - October 2009
Pro Active Sales August 1999 - September 2003
Mutton Outdoor Power Equipment October 1997 - August 1999
T and T Hardware, Inc October 1987 - October 1997
K Mart October 1983 - October 1987
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Following Up, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Product Development, Sales Management, P&L Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Sales, Purchasing, Competitive Analysis, Income Statement, Account Management, Profit, Operations Management, Management, Leadership, Product Marketing, Training, Inventory Control, Budgets, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Visual Merchandising, Negotiation, Product Management, Planograms, Consumer Products, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, B2B, Strategy, Selling, Big Box, P&L
Education
Ball State University
State of Indiana
1st Class Fire Fighter
State of Indiana
Emergency Medical Technician
Medline Industries, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Shaw Media February 2014 - August 2014
Shaw Media August 2011 - February 2014
Home State Bank, Crystal Lake, IL November 2010 - August 2011
Centegra Health System September 2010 - August 2011
Crystal Lake, IL Planning Department June 2009 - July 2009
Klein Tools September 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Data Analysis, Analysis, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Outstanding Customer..., Creative Problem Solving, Excel, Word, Geographic Information..., Google Earth Pro, Secondary Research, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sales, Management, Social Media
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2010
Masters
Eastern Illinois University 2004 — 2007
Bachelors
Organ Recovery Systems July 2015 - Present
CookTek July 2012 - June 2015
Klein Tools 2010 - 2011
Haemoscope Corp / Haemonetics 2005 - 2010
Skills
Procurement, Training and Development, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Staff Development, Project Management, Logistics, Inventory Control, Warehousing, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Product Development
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1988 — 1990
M.A., Human Resource Development
Loyola University Chicago 1981 — 1985
B.A., History / Education
Klein Tools Inc. July 2007 - Present
Pro Tools Discount April 2011 - Present
Klein Tools Asia April 2010 - Present
Klein Connection June 2006 - Present
Klein Tools August 2006 - June 2007
Klein Tools August 1998 - May 2000
Klein Tools May 1995 - August 1998
Klein Tools April 1994 - May 1995
Tootsie Roll Industries January 1993 - March 1994
Unilever (Helene Curtis) April 1991 - January 1993
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, P&L Management, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Product Development, Logistics, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Information Technology, Human Resources, Change Management, E-commerce, Freight, Distribution Center..., 3PL, Organizational Design, Contract Negotiation, Mentoring Of Staff, Transportation
Education
Dominican University- Brennan Graduate School of Business 1990 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
Iowa State University 1982 — 1985
BBA, Transportation Logistics
Gillman Automotive Group February 2015 - Present
l am looking for a new job opportunity. July 2014 - Present
Gillman Automotive Group February 2014 - Present
Klein Tools February 1988 - June 2014
Skills
Kaizen, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Management, Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Development, Recruiting, Human Resources, Change Management, Start-ups, Team Building, Business Strategy, Executive Management, Leadership
Education
Arizona State University 1978 — 1979
MBA, Business
Utah State University 1974 — 1978
Bachelors in Arts, Business Finance
Frontier Co-op September 2015 - Present
Bluebird Farms 2011 - Present
Klein Tools June 2009 - September 2015
Klein Tools July 2008 - July 2009
Klein Tools May 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Supply Chain, Account Management, Vendor Managed Inventory, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Key Account Management, Team Building, Sales Operations
Education
Mount Mercy University 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Mount Mercy University
Bachelors of Science, Business
Kirkwood Community College
Associates Applied Science, Marketing Management
Klein Tools June 2005 - Present
R.H. Donnelley March 2000 - June 2005
Bounty SCA Worldwide November 1999 - March 2000
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2002 — 2003
Certificate, Web Design and Development
Northern Illinois University, School of Art
Bachelors Degree of Fine Arts, Emphasis Illustration
Klein Tools October 2012 - Present
Matrix Design, Inc May 2011 - September 2012
Allways Precision Inc September 2009 - May 2011
Arthur Machinery Inc February 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Automation, PLC, Engineering, SCADA, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Control Systems Design, Project Engineering, DCS, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis
Education
DeVry University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
DePaul University
Master of Science in Computer Science
Klein Tools, Inc. September 2006 - April 2009
Klein Tools February 2004 - September 2006
General Motors May 2000 - February 2004
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
North Central College 1996 — 1998
B.A., Business
Klein Tools February 2004 - Present
Airgas December 2000 - February 2004
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales, Market Planning, Inventory Management, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management
Education
Kent State University 1973 — 1976
AD, Criminal Justice
Wright State University 1972 — 1973
Southern Logistics Group June 2009 - Present
Self-employed July 1997 - September 2011
Klein Tools March 1992 - August 1999
Skills
Operations Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Transportation..., Freight, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Supervisory Skills, Shipping, Distribution Center...
Education
Loyola University New Orleans 1974 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Journalism, B
Loyola University New Orleans 1974 — 1976
BS, Journalism
ORS Nasco June 2014 - Present
PowerWeld June 2012 - April 2013
Klein Tools January 2008 - December 2011
Flame Technologies, Inc. January 2006 - December 2008
Thermadyne January 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Industrial sales, Distributor Sales Calls, End User Sales Calls, Product Presentations, Sales Management, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development
Education
LeTourneau University 1998 — 2000
BS, Business
Tyler Junior College 1987 — 1989
General Studies
Robert E Lee
High School
Milton Industries, Inc. 2013 - Present
Magid Glove and Safety February 2011 - January 2012
Klein Tools April 2007 - February 2011
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation May 2002 - April 2007
Fibergrate Composite Structures January 2000 - January 2002
Peter A. Grable Home Improvements January 1990 - January 2000
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Marketing Communications, Continuous Improvement, Product Management, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis
Education
DePaul University
Masters of Business Administration, Finance
Monmouth College 1987 — 1990
Bachelor, Biology/Chemistry
Yellowbook November 1997 - Present
Klein Tools June 1987 - October 1997
Education
Jackson Community College 1996 — 1997
Marketing, Business Administration and Management, General
Ann Taylor September 2012 - Present
Snap On Tools October 2011 - December 2011
Sanmina November 2009 - October 2011
Klein Tools November 2006 - January 2009
Abbott Laboratories April 1983 - April 2006
Skills
Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Camera, Forklift Operator, Quality Assurance, Assembler, Leadership, Sales, Time Management, Training
Education
Everest University 2012 — 2014
Associate's degree, Computer Information Science-Networking
Computer Systems Institute 2006 — 2006
Cercificate, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Klein Tools January 2011 - Present
The Art Institute of Chicago May 2006 - June 2011
Smithereen Pest Management May 2000 - May 2006
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Environmental Compliance, Microsoft Word, Hazardous Waste..., EHS, Ergonomics, Waste Management, Leadership, Training, Environmental..., Risk Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft Office
Education
Illinois State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Health
US Army 1987 — 1991
Yellowbook November 1997 - February 2013
Klein Tools June 1987 - November 1997
Skills
Advertising Sales, SEM, Local Search, Google Adwords, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Search Advertising, PPC, Advertising, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, SEO, Digital Marketing, Direct Mail, Online Reputation..., New Media, Online Marketing, Lead Generation, Phone Book, Online Display
Education
Jackson Community College 1995 — 1997
Marketing
Hillsdale High School 1983 — 1986
Diploma
CEF Industries October 2006 - Present
Klein Tools March 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Production Planning, outside process..., Materials, Materials Management, Warehousing, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, 5S, Manufacturing
Education
Harper College 1984 — 1987
Associate's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Moline Sr High 1963 — 1968
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation August 2007 - Present
Klein Tools 2005 - 2007
Skills
Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Pricing, Sales Operations
Education
Greensboro College 1994 — 1998
Bschelors of Science, Business Administration and Economics
Greensboro College
Klein Tools August 2010 - Present
Skills
Leadership, Product Development, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen
Education
Benedictine University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Managerial Economics