Knape & Vogt
Description
Headquarters: Michigan Founded: 1898 Subsidiaries: John Sterling Corporation, Workrite Ergonomics, Inc., GSLIDE Corporation, Knape & Vogt Canada Inc.
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Knape & Vogt Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Lisa Laplume Lisa Laplume's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2007 - Present
Job regional sales manager at Knape & Vogt
Industry Construction
Experience
Knape & Vogt May 2007 - Present
Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Corp. 2007 - Present
Nielsen Bainbridge 2002 - 2007
Kohler Co. May 1990 - April 1998
Gelco space 1987 - 1992
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, B2B, Sales, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Negotiation, Team Building, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Radford University - College of Business and Economics 1982 — 1986
Bs, Business marketing
Knape & Vogt May 2007 - Present
Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Corp. 2007 - Present
Nielsen Bainbridge 2002 - 2007
Kohler Co. May 1990 - April 1998
Gelco space 1987 - 1992
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, B2B, Sales, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Negotiation, Team Building, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Radford University - College of Business and Economics 1982 — 1986
Bs, Business marketing
Mike MacLaren Mike MacLaren's Knape & Vogt Experience January 1984 - November 1986
Job Executive Director at Michigan Press Association
Industry Executive Office
Experience
Michigan Press Association January 1991 - Present
Kernersville News 1987 - 1991
Knape & Vogt January 1984 - November 1986
Skills
Newspaper, Advertising, Budget, Online Advertising, Marketing, Fundraising, Small Business, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, New Business Development, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Management, Budgets, Sales Management, Nonprofits, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Newspapers, Policy, Leadership, Government, Editing, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Public Policy, Sales, Community Development, Journalism
Education
Albion College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics & English
Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School 1976 — 1980
St. Stephen's
Michigan Press Association January 1991 - Present
Kernersville News 1987 - 1991
Knape & Vogt January 1984 - November 1986
Skills
Newspaper, Advertising, Budget, Online Advertising, Marketing, Fundraising, Small Business, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, New Business Development, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Management, Budgets, Sales Management, Nonprofits, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Newspapers, Policy, Leadership, Government, Editing, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Public Policy, Sales, Community Development, Journalism
Education
Albion College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics & English
Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School 1976 — 1980
St. Stephen's
Alexis Kuhn Alexis Kuhn's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Head Trainer, Director of Lesson Program at Out Side In Riding Academy
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Out Side In January 2014 - Present
Danu Collaborative September 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Hunters, Jumpers, Business Development, Non-profit Program..., Experienced Trainer, Horse Training, Grant Writing, Honors College, Nationally Ranked..., Grant Writing Experience, Accomplished Pianist, Marketing Intern with...
Education
College of Charleston 2011 — 2014
Marketing
Barrington Community High School 2007 — 2011
Out Side In January 2014 - Present
Danu Collaborative September 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Hunters, Jumpers, Business Development, Non-profit Program..., Experienced Trainer, Horse Training, Grant Writing, Honors College, Nationally Ranked..., Grant Writing Experience, Accomplished Pianist, Marketing Intern with...
Education
College of Charleston 2011 — 2014
Marketing
Barrington Community High School 2007 — 2011
Brian Riehl Brian Riehl's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2001 - June 2014
Job Operations/Plant Manager at "Your Company Name Could Be Here"
Industry Automotive
Experience
Between Jobs August 2014 - September 2014
Knape & Vogt October 2001 - June 2014
Lear Corporation October 1999 - October 2001
Lear Corporation January 1986 - October 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Purchasing, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Supply Chain Management, DMAIC, Production Planning, Operational Excellence, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Injection Molding, SMED, JIT, Manufacturing Operations, Plastics, Quality Management, Design for Manufacturing, Poka Yoke, Engineering, APQP
Education
Fanshawe College 1974 — 1977
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Between Jobs August 2014 - September 2014
Knape & Vogt October 2001 - June 2014
Lear Corporation October 1999 - October 2001
Lear Corporation January 1986 - October 1999
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Purchasing, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Supply Chain Management, DMAIC, Production Planning, Operational Excellence, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Injection Molding, SMED, JIT, Manufacturing Operations, Plastics, Quality Management, Design for Manufacturing, Poka Yoke, Engineering, APQP
Education
Fanshawe College 1974 — 1977
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
ABRAHAM MILLINGTON ABRAHAM MILLINGTON's Knape & Vogt Experience January 1980 - May 1998
Job Production Supervisor at The Woodbridge Group
Industry Retail
Experience
Winners Merchants International L.P/ TJX Companies Inc. November 2007 - January 2013
CFM February 2003 - August 2007
OFFICE SPECIALITY February 2001 - August 2003
Ontario Store Fixtures May 1998 - January 2002
Knape & Vogt January 1980 - May 1998
Skills
Team Building, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Operations Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Retail, Process Scheduler, Process Improvement, Logistics, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Forecasting, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Distribution Center..., Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Management, Training, Income Statement, Time Management, Sourcing, Hiring, Leadership, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Profit, P&L Management, P
Education
York University 1987 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Managemernt studies
Sheridan College 1987 — 1988
Diploma, Management Diploma
Sheridan College 1986 — 1988
Certificate, Management Studies
Diego martin secondary 1971 — 1976
Winners Merchants International L.P/ TJX Companies Inc. November 2007 - January 2013
CFM February 2003 - August 2007
OFFICE SPECIALITY February 2001 - August 2003
Ontario Store Fixtures May 1998 - January 2002
Knape & Vogt January 1980 - May 1998
Skills
Team Building, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Inventory Management, Scheduling, Operations Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Retail, Process Scheduler, Process Improvement, Logistics, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Loss Prevention, Forecasting, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Distribution Center..., Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Management, Training, Income Statement, Time Management, Sourcing, Hiring, Leadership, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Profit, P&L Management, P
Education
York University 1987 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Managemernt studies
Sheridan College 1987 — 1988
Diploma, Management Diploma
Sheridan College 1986 — 1988
Certificate, Management Studies
Diego martin secondary 1971 — 1976
Karrie Deater Karrie Deater's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Payroll Specialist at Knape & Vogt
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Knape & Vogt July 2015 - Present
Acrisure May 2014 - July 2015
Calvin College October 2011 - May 2014
Medical Management Specialists December 2010 - October 2011
Metron Integrated Health Systems July 2007 - December 2010
Patron Construction, Inc. November 2003 - July 2007
Spectrum Health October 1997 - April 2003
Transitional Health Services September 1993 - March 1996
Skills
941 Tax, 940 Tax, State of MI Tax, Payroll Law and..., Tax Accounting, Simply Accounting, Tax Law, Unemployment Claims, Cash Receipts, Accounting, Human Relations, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Payroll Services, Account Management, Payroll Taxes, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, New Hire Orientations, Payroll Processing, Training
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2001 — 2004
Certificate, Bookkeeping
Newaygo High School
Knape & Vogt July 2015 - Present
Acrisure May 2014 - July 2015
Calvin College October 2011 - May 2014
Medical Management Specialists December 2010 - October 2011
Metron Integrated Health Systems July 2007 - December 2010
Patron Construction, Inc. November 2003 - July 2007
Spectrum Health October 1997 - April 2003
Transitional Health Services September 1993 - March 1996
Skills
941 Tax, 940 Tax, State of MI Tax, Payroll Law and..., Tax Accounting, Simply Accounting, Tax Law, Unemployment Claims, Cash Receipts, Accounting, Human Relations, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Account Reconciliation, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Payroll Services, Account Management, Payroll Taxes, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, New Hire Orientations, Payroll Processing, Training
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services 2001 — 2004
Certificate, Bookkeeping
Newaygo High School
Matt Teasley Matt Teasley's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2002 - January 2006
Job Producer at macys.com
Industry Internet
Experience
Wells Fargo August 2014 - Present
Macys.com January 2012 - July 2014
Chevron March 2010 - October 2011
Growing Creatives July 2009 - January 2010
fuseproject June 2008 - July 2009
Herman Miller Inc January 2006 - September 2007
Knape & Vogt January 2002 - January 2006
The Ideas Group April 2000 - May 2001
Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising September 1998 - April 2000
Hal Riney & Partners October 1996 - September 1998
Skills
Online Marketing, Marketing, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Project Management, Product Development, Social Media, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Michigan
BA Degree, Communications
Wells Fargo August 2014 - Present
Macys.com January 2012 - July 2014
Chevron March 2010 - October 2011
Growing Creatives July 2009 - January 2010
fuseproject June 2008 - July 2009
Herman Miller Inc January 2006 - September 2007
Knape & Vogt January 2002 - January 2006
The Ideas Group April 2000 - May 2001
Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising September 1998 - April 2000
Hal Riney & Partners October 1996 - September 1998
Skills
Online Marketing, Marketing, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Project Management, Product Development, Social Media, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Michigan
BA Degree, Communications
Ellen Hosafros Ellen Hosafros's Knape & Vogt Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Senior Corporate Communications Manager at Corporate Synergies Group
Industry Outsourcing/Offshoring
Experience
Corporate Synergies Group August 2011 - Present
Dua Computer Resources 2011 - 2011
Connextions, an Optum Company 2008 - 2011
Asgard Avionics 2007 - 2008
Knape & Vogt 2003 - 2007
LA Darling Company 1998 - 2003
Northeast Arkansas School District 1995 - 1998
Northeast Arkansas Tribune 1992 - 1995
Charlottesville Daily Progress 1989 - 1992
Skills
White Papers, RFP, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Direct Marketing, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Newsletters, Advertising, Internal Communications, Email Marketing, Corporate Branding, Lead Generation, Direct Mail, Marketing Communications, Marketing, B2B Marketing, Content Development, Creative Direction, Salesforce.com, Copywriting, B2B, Strategic Communications, Content Strategy, Editing, Web Content, Publications, Leadership, Trade Shows, Management, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Proposal Writing, Website Development, Media Relations, Technical Writing, Journalism, Brand Development, InDesign, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Sales, Blogging, Online Marketing, Program Management, Social Media, Product Marketing, SEO, Strategy, CRM
Education
Thomas Edison State College
Corporate Synergies Group August 2011 - Present
Dua Computer Resources 2011 - 2011
Connextions, an Optum Company 2008 - 2011
Asgard Avionics 2007 - 2008
Knape & Vogt 2003 - 2007
LA Darling Company 1998 - 2003
Northeast Arkansas School District 1995 - 1998
Northeast Arkansas Tribune 1992 - 1995
Charlottesville Daily Progress 1989 - 1992
Skills
White Papers, RFP, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Direct Marketing, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Newsletters, Advertising, Internal Communications, Email Marketing, Corporate Branding, Lead Generation, Direct Mail, Marketing Communications, Marketing, B2B Marketing, Content Development, Creative Direction, Salesforce.com, Copywriting, B2B, Strategic Communications, Content Strategy, Editing, Web Content, Publications, Leadership, Trade Shows, Management, Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Proposal Writing, Website Development, Media Relations, Technical Writing, Journalism, Brand Development, InDesign, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Sales, Blogging, Online Marketing, Program Management, Social Media, Product Marketing, SEO, Strategy, CRM
Education
Thomas Edison State College
Ken Enos Ken Enos's Knape & Vogt Experience August 2010 - Present
Job Senior Product Engineer at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt August 2010 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2006 - August 2010
Jackal Fabrication April 2005 - September 2005
Megawall March 2004 - October 2004
Knape & Vogt January 2002 - March 2004
Spectra Products September 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Solidworks, Product Design, Product Development, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, AutoCAD, Problem Solving, Concept Development, Customer Relations, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Packaging, Furniture, CAD, Injection Molding, Manufacturing...
Education
Eastern Michigan 1986 — 1987
Education
Ferris State University 1982 — 1986
Associates, Education
Knape & Vogt August 2010 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2006 - August 2010
Jackal Fabrication April 2005 - September 2005
Megawall March 2004 - October 2004
Knape & Vogt January 2002 - March 2004
Spectra Products September 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Solidworks, Product Design, Product Development, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, AutoCAD, Problem Solving, Concept Development, Customer Relations, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Packaging, Furniture, CAD, Injection Molding, Manufacturing...
Education
Eastern Michigan 1986 — 1987
Education
Ferris State University 1982 — 1986
Associates, Education
Ann Britt Ann Britt's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Credit & Collections Manager at Knape & Vogt
Industry Accounting
Experience
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - Present
Sassy, Inc. June 2011 - July 2014
Knape & Vogt September 2010 - April 2011
Wedgwood Christian Services 2005 - 2008
Bliss Clearing Niagara, Inc April 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Auditing, Nonprofits, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Accounting, Budgets, Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Credit, Financial Reporting
Education
Central Michigan University 1999 — 2001
Teacher Certification, Business Education, English
University of Michigan-Flint 1985 — 1996
BBA, Accounting & Economics
Brown City High School
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - Present
Sassy, Inc. June 2011 - July 2014
Knape & Vogt September 2010 - April 2011
Wedgwood Christian Services 2005 - 2008
Bliss Clearing Niagara, Inc April 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Auditing, Nonprofits, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Accounting, Budgets, Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Credit, Financial Reporting
Education
Central Michigan University 1999 — 2001
Teacher Certification, Business Education, English
University of Michigan-Flint 1985 — 1996
BBA, Accounting & Economics
Brown City High School
Joan Van Houdt Joan Van Houdt's Knape & Vogt Experience 1988 - 1998
Job Corporate Sales at Savory Foods
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Savory Foods November 2011 - Present
CORA USA 2011 - June 2012
Mills Sales Company April 2004 - August 2009
Knape & Vogt 1988 - 1998
Education
Ferris State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Ferris State University
Associate's degree, Accounting
Savory Foods November 2011 - Present
CORA USA 2011 - June 2012
Mills Sales Company April 2004 - August 2009
Knape & Vogt 1988 - 1998
Education
Ferris State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Ferris State University
Associate's degree, Accounting
Michelle Mancuso Michelle Mancuso's Knape & Vogt Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Product Engineer at Knape & Vogt
Industry Furniture
Experience
Knape & Vogt April 2013 - Present
Gentex Corporation August 2011 - April 2013
Irwin Seating Company May 2009 - June 2011
Skills
PTC Pro/Engineer, Windchill, ANSYS, Production Managment, Toyota Production System, Leadership Development, DMAIC, Product Design, Product Development, Solidworks, Process Improvement, Engineering, Pro Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, PTC Creo
Education
Grand Valley State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Jenison High School
Knape & Vogt April 2013 - Present
Gentex Corporation August 2011 - April 2013
Irwin Seating Company May 2009 - June 2011
Skills
PTC Pro/Engineer, Windchill, ANSYS, Production Managment, Toyota Production System, Leadership Development, DMAIC, Product Design, Product Development, Solidworks, Process Improvement, Engineering, Pro Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, PTC Creo
Education
Grand Valley State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Jenison High School
Andrea Gustafson Andrea Gustafson's Knape & Vogt Experience August 2013 - November 2013
Job Creative Social Media Marketing Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Olympia Entertainment - Detroit Red Wings, Fox Theatre & Hockeytown Cafe August 2014 - Present
Perfectly Posh February 2014 - Present
Clothes Mentor June 2014 - Present
Celebrity Placement Marketing February 2014 - March 2015
Knape & Vogt August 2013 - November 2013
Various Families January 2005 - January 2013
Grand Valley State University September 2012 - December 2012
Victoria’s Secret April 2012 - October 2012
Build-A-Bear Workshop October 2006 - February 2012
Grand Valley State University August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Facebook, Twitter, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Research, Social Media Marketing, Human Resources, Outlook, Photoshop, Editing, Strategic Planning, English, Windows, Teaching, Negotiation, Communication Skills, Organization, Proficient Typing Skills, Social Networking, Time Management, Marketing, Teamwork, Leadership, Advertising
Education
Grand Valley State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Marketing & Management Minor: Advertising & Public Relations, Alumni
Farmington High School 2004 — 2008
College Prep
Olympia Entertainment - Detroit Red Wings, Fox Theatre & Hockeytown Cafe August 2014 - Present
Perfectly Posh February 2014 - Present
Clothes Mentor June 2014 - Present
Celebrity Placement Marketing February 2014 - March 2015
Knape & Vogt August 2013 - November 2013
Various Families January 2005 - January 2013
Grand Valley State University September 2012 - December 2012
Victoria’s Secret April 2012 - October 2012
Build-A-Bear Workshop October 2006 - February 2012
Grand Valley State University August 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Facebook, Twitter, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Research, Social Media Marketing, Human Resources, Outlook, Photoshop, Editing, Strategic Planning, English, Windows, Teaching, Negotiation, Communication Skills, Organization, Proficient Typing Skills, Social Networking, Time Management, Marketing, Teamwork, Leadership, Advertising
Education
Grand Valley State University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Marketing & Management Minor: Advertising & Public Relations, Alumni
Farmington High School 2004 — 2008
College Prep
Leah Bradley's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Assistant Product Manager at Knape & Vogt
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Knape & Vogt October 2011 - Present
Party.Dance.Thrive August 2012 - May 2014
Starbucks January 2008 - October 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Word, Sales, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Leadership, Team Building, Retail, Fundraising, Dance Education, Charity Events, Public Speaking, Sales Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors, Business Administration; Marketing; Sales
Grand Rapids Community 2006 — 2008
Marketing
Kent Career Technical Center 2006 — 2006
Computerized Banking, Business Technologies
Knape & Vogt October 2011 - Present
Party.Dance.Thrive August 2012 - May 2014
Starbucks January 2008 - October 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Word, Sales, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Leadership, Team Building, Retail, Fundraising, Dance Education, Charity Events, Public Speaking, Sales Management
Education
Grand Valley State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors, Business Administration; Marketing; Sales
Grand Rapids Community 2006 — 2008
Marketing
Kent Career Technical Center 2006 — 2006
Computerized Banking, Business Technologies
André R Pelletier André R Pelletier's Knape & Vogt Experience April 2007 - March 2011
Job Dynamic Executive Leader
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Emcon Associates, Inc. March 2014 - July 2015
Organized Living/SCHULTE February 2011 - February 2013
Knape & Vogt April 2007 - March 2011
Remedy June 1998 - April 2006
Herman Miller June 1996 - June 1998
Black & Decker April 1988 - June 1996
Skills
Sales Management, Business Development, CRM, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Growth, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Retail Branding, Creative Problem Solving, Technology Software, Creative Strategy, Channel Branding, Exceptional public..., Managing Complex Sales, Storage Solutions, Enterprise Software, Sales, Management, Negotiation, Pricing, Team Leadership, Account Management, Marketing, Retail, Sales Process
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
BS, Finance
Le Moyne College 1984 — 1985
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Emcon Associates, Inc. March 2014 - July 2015
Organized Living/SCHULTE February 2011 - February 2013
Knape & Vogt April 2007 - March 2011
Remedy June 1998 - April 2006
Herman Miller June 1996 - June 1998
Black & Decker April 1988 - June 1996
Skills
Sales Management, Business Development, CRM, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Growth, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Retail Branding, Creative Problem Solving, Technology Software, Creative Strategy, Channel Branding, Exceptional public..., Managing Complex Sales, Storage Solutions, Enterprise Software, Sales, Management, Negotiation, Pricing, Team Leadership, Account Management, Marketing, Retail, Sales Process
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
BS, Finance
Le Moyne College 1984 — 1985
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bill Mazerall Bill Mazerall's Knape & Vogt Experience November 2003 - December 2004
Job Sales Manager
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Southern Patio May 2008 - February 2014
Pottery Collaborative LLC April 2006 - May 2008
Knape & Vogt November 2003 - December 2004
Syroco January 1996 - November 2003
The Thermos Company August 1988 - December 1995
Skills
Sales Experience in..., Moderate Spanish..., Sales Management, Sales, Product Development, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Management, Retail, Merchandising, Key Account Management, Account Management, Market Planning, New Business Development, Key Account Development, Product Marketing, Sales Operations
Education
Anna Maria College 1988 — 1991
MBA, Business, 3.92 GPA
Salem State College
BA, Social Service
Southern Patio May 2008 - February 2014
Pottery Collaborative LLC April 2006 - May 2008
Knape & Vogt November 2003 - December 2004
Syroco January 1996 - November 2003
The Thermos Company August 1988 - December 1995
Skills
Sales Experience in..., Moderate Spanish..., Sales Management, Sales, Product Development, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Management, Retail, Merchandising, Key Account Management, Account Management, Market Planning, New Business Development, Key Account Development, Product Marketing, Sales Operations
Education
Anna Maria College 1988 — 1991
MBA, Business, 3.92 GPA
Salem State College
BA, Social Service
Jeremy Erard's Knape & Vogt Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Partner at SDI Consulting, LLC
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
SDI Consulting, LLC February 2013 - Present
Steffens Enterprises Inc / Steffens Healthcare August 2010 - August 2012
Humanscale November 2001 - June 2010
Knape & Vogt 1999 - 2001
Idea Industries Inc. April 1998 - October 1999
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Team Building, Product Development, B2B, Healthcare Information..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Hospitals, Process Improvement, EMR, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Account Management, Sales Operations, Training, Business Development, Business Strategy, Salesforce.com, Selling, Coaching, Leadership, Program Management, Change Management, Management, Medical Devices, Project Management, Sales Process, Contract Negotiation
Education
Aquinas College 1994 — 1998
BA, History & Marketing
SDI Consulting, LLC February 2013 - Present
Steffens Enterprises Inc / Steffens Healthcare August 2010 - August 2012
Humanscale November 2001 - June 2010
Knape & Vogt 1999 - 2001
Idea Industries Inc. April 1998 - October 1999
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Team Building, Product Development, B2B, Healthcare Information..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Hospitals, Process Improvement, EMR, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Account Management, Sales Operations, Training, Business Development, Business Strategy, Salesforce.com, Selling, Coaching, Leadership, Program Management, Change Management, Management, Medical Devices, Project Management, Sales Process, Contract Negotiation
Education
Aquinas College 1994 — 1998
BA, History & Marketing
Nicholas Bosovich Nicholas Bosovich's Knape & Vogt Experience August 2014 - February 2015
Job Project Engineer at viastore systems Inc.
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
viastore systems Inc. February 2015 - Present
Knape & Vogt August 2014 - February 2015
Best Metal Products May 2012 - December 2013
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Machine Tools, Hydraulics, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ANSYS, Machining, Maintenance & Repair, Problem Solving, Geometric Dimensioning..., Borland C++, Floor Plans, Test Planning, Finite Element Analysis, CFD, Engineering, Manufacturing, CAD
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Grand Rapids Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
viastore systems Inc. February 2015 - Present
Knape & Vogt August 2014 - February 2015
Best Metal Products May 2012 - December 2013
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Machine Tools, Hydraulics, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ANSYS, Machining, Maintenance & Repair, Problem Solving, Geometric Dimensioning..., Borland C++, Floor Plans, Test Planning, Finite Element Analysis, CFD, Engineering, Manufacturing, CAD
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Grand Rapids Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
Eric Jorgensen's Knape & Vogt Experience June 2008 - December 2009
Job Controller at Magna International
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Magna International October 2013 - Present
Izzy+ December 2009 - April 2013
Knape & Vogt June 2008 - December 2009
GE June 2007 - June 2008
Irwin Seating Company August 2003 - May 2007
Steelcase January 2000 - August 2003
Steelcase November 1994 - January 2000
Ernst & Young July 1990 - November 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, Internal Controls, Infrastructure..., Process Improvement, Mergers, Financial Audits, IT Management, Project Management, ERP Implementations, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Finance, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Analysis, Pricing, Business Development, Managerial Finance, Business Planning, Management, Business Process, Product Development, Operations Management, Hyperion Enterprise, Cross-functional Team..., Acquisition Integration, Strategic Financial..., Working Capital..., Variance Analysis, Executive Reporting, Consolidation, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Cash Management, Capital Budgeting, General Ledger
Education
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1990
Bachelors, Finance and Accounting
Magna International October 2013 - Present
Izzy+ December 2009 - April 2013
Knape & Vogt June 2008 - December 2009
GE June 2007 - June 2008
Irwin Seating Company August 2003 - May 2007
Steelcase January 2000 - August 2003
Steelcase November 1994 - January 2000
Ernst & Young July 1990 - November 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Business Analysis, Internal Controls, Infrastructure..., Process Improvement, Mergers, Financial Audits, IT Management, Project Management, ERP Implementations, Accounting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Finance, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Analysis, Pricing, Business Development, Managerial Finance, Business Planning, Management, Business Process, Product Development, Operations Management, Hyperion Enterprise, Cross-functional Team..., Acquisition Integration, Strategic Financial..., Working Capital..., Variance Analysis, Executive Reporting, Consolidation, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Cash Management, Capital Budgeting, General Ledger
Education
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1990
Bachelors, Finance and Accounting
Daniel Petronella's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2014 - Present
Job University of Massachusetts
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Knape & Vogt January 2014 - Present
Berry Plastics September 2012 - May 2013
State Farm Insurance Agency June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Solidworks, Public Speaking, Arena Simulation..., Microsoft Office, Mathematica, Matlab, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Minitab, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
Knape & Vogt January 2014 - Present
Berry Plastics September 2012 - May 2013
State Farm Insurance Agency June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Solidworks, Public Speaking, Arena Simulation..., Microsoft Office, Mathematica, Matlab, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Minitab, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
Josh Carron Josh Carron's Knape & Vogt Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Seeking employment
Industry Aviation & Aerospace
Experience
Knape & Vogt September 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt September 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Oracle E-Business Suite, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management
Education
Western Michigan University 2007 — 2013
University Studies, Aviation Flight Science
Grand Rapids Community College 2001 — 2005
Associate's degree, General Studies
Knape & Vogt September 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt September 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Oracle E-Business Suite, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Operations Management
Education
Western Michigan University 2007 — 2013
University Studies, Aviation Flight Science
Grand Rapids Community College 2001 — 2005
Associate's degree, General Studies
Ed Vander Ploeg Ed Vander Ploeg's Knape & Vogt Experience 1988 - 1993
Job Partner at Hoesch & Vander Ploeg, P.L.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hoesch & Vander Ploeg, P.L.C. 2005 - Present
Bigler, Berry, Johnston, Sztykiel & Hunt, PC 1994 - 2005
Samsonite Furniture Company 1993 - 1994
Knape & Vogt 1988 - 1993
Haworth 1986 - 1988
Douglas Furniture Corporation 1984 - 1986
Skills
Trusts, Litigation, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Property Law, Trial Practice, Trials, Licensing, Torts, Civil Litigation, Management, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Appeals, Family Law, Arbitration, Wills, Business Transactions, Legal Documents, Legal Writing, Powers of Attorney, Mediation, Guardianship, Notary Public, Business Formation, Public Liability
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 1988 — 1991
JD
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1984 — 1986
MBA
Wayne State University 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Hoesch & Vander Ploeg, P.L.C. 2005 - Present
Bigler, Berry, Johnston, Sztykiel & Hunt, PC 1994 - 2005
Samsonite Furniture Company 1993 - 1994
Knape & Vogt 1988 - 1993
Haworth 1986 - 1988
Douglas Furniture Corporation 1984 - 1986
Skills
Trusts, Litigation, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, Property Law, Trial Practice, Trials, Licensing, Torts, Civil Litigation, Management, Dispute Resolution, Legal Research, Appeals, Family Law, Arbitration, Wills, Business Transactions, Legal Documents, Legal Writing, Powers of Attorney, Mediation, Guardianship, Notary Public, Business Formation, Public Liability
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School 1988 — 1991
JD
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1984 — 1986
MBA
Wayne State University 1980 — 1983
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Raw Talent Of The Raw Boi Team Raw Talent Of The Raw Boi Team's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2007 - January 2009
Job " at
Industry Music
Experience
Raw Boi Team LLC January 2005 - Present
Upon Request January 1999 - Present
Knape & Vogt January 2007 - January 2009
Meridian Automotive January 2007 - December 2008
Dollar Tree February 2005 - March 2006
Popeye's Chicken January 2001 - January 2003
Wendy's January 2000 - January 2001
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2007 — 2009
Microsoft Certified, Computer Science
Central High School
Diploma
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Raw Boi Team LLC January 2005 - Present
Upon Request January 1999 - Present
Knape & Vogt January 2007 - January 2009
Meridian Automotive January 2007 - December 2008
Dollar Tree February 2005 - March 2006
Popeye's Chicken January 2001 - January 2003
Wendy's January 2000 - January 2001
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2007 — 2009
Microsoft Certified, Computer Science
Central High School
Diploma
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Suzanna LaCroix Suzanna LaCroix's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2007 - December 2008
Job LaCross Design Creative Director
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
LaCross Design January 2004 - Present
Knape & Vogt January 2007 - December 2008
Steelcase December 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Mac & PC platforms, Art Direction, Typography, Creative Services, Layout, Corporate Identity, Illustration, Packaging, Brand Development, Graphics, Newsletters, Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing
Education
Ferris State University 1998 — 2000
BS, Visual Communication
Glen Lake Highschool 1989 — 1993
LaCross Design January 2004 - Present
Knape & Vogt January 2007 - December 2008
Steelcase December 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Mac & PC platforms, Art Direction, Typography, Creative Services, Layout, Corporate Identity, Illustration, Packaging, Brand Development, Graphics, Newsletters, Photography, Graphic Design, Marketing
Education
Ferris State University 1998 — 2000
BS, Visual Communication
Glen Lake Highschool 1989 — 1993
scott kwiatkowski scott kwiatkowski's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2011 - August 2012
Job Shipping and Receiving Manager at Aftech
Industry Plastics
Experience
Advanced Fabricating Technology August 2015 - Present
Advanced Fabricating Technology January 2014 - August 2015
Aftech August 2012 - January 2014
Knape & Vogt October 2011 - August 2012
Kendall Electric August 2009 - October 2011
PepsiCo May 2008 - May 2010
Delphi August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Shipping, Quality Assurance, Forklift Operator, Invoicing, Distribution Center..., Cycle Counting, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Satisfaction, Warehousing, UPS Shipping, Production Planning, Inventory, Inventory Accuracy, Recieving, Physical Inventory, Material Handling, Supply Chain Operations, Order Picking, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, MRP, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Order Fulfillment, Telephone Skills, Warehouse Management, Teamwork, Supervising, Order Processing, Purchase Orders, Materials Management, Order Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, EDI, LTL, ISO, UPS systems, Office Equipment, Sales Order Processing, International Shipping, Sales Operations, Customs Regulations, Internet Explorer, Fax, Logistics Management
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2003 — 2006
2 years, Business/ Electrical
West Catholic High School 1999 — 2003
Diploma, General Studies
Advanced Fabricating Technology August 2015 - Present
Advanced Fabricating Technology January 2014 - August 2015
Aftech August 2012 - January 2014
Knape & Vogt October 2011 - August 2012
Kendall Electric August 2009 - October 2011
PepsiCo May 2008 - May 2010
Delphi August 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Shipping, Quality Assurance, Forklift Operator, Invoicing, Distribution Center..., Cycle Counting, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Satisfaction, Warehousing, UPS Shipping, Production Planning, Inventory, Inventory Accuracy, Recieving, Physical Inventory, Material Handling, Supply Chain Operations, Order Picking, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, MRP, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Order Fulfillment, Telephone Skills, Warehouse Management, Teamwork, Supervising, Order Processing, Purchase Orders, Materials Management, Order Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, EDI, LTL, ISO, UPS systems, Office Equipment, Sales Order Processing, International Shipping, Sales Operations, Customs Regulations, Internet Explorer, Fax, Logistics Management
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2003 — 2006
2 years, Business/ Electrical
West Catholic High School 1999 — 2003
Diploma, General Studies
Matt Galloway Matt Galloway's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2012 - June 2013
Job New Business Development at Konecranes
Industry Machinery
Experience
Konecranes May 2014 - Present
Konecranes June 2013 - May 2014
Ignition Ministry October 2007 - August 2013
Knape & Vogt May 2012 - June 2013
West Catholic High School May 2012 - June 2013
PASS F.C. June 2009 - June 2013
Pederson Funeral Home June 2006 - May 2012
Skills
Coaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Sales, Event Planning, Writing, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Management, Human Resources, Teamwork, Project Planning, New Business Development
Education
Aquinas College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Dual Major Business Administration and Communication, 3.6
Konecranes May 2014 - Present
Konecranes June 2013 - May 2014
Ignition Ministry October 2007 - August 2013
Knape & Vogt May 2012 - June 2013
West Catholic High School May 2012 - June 2013
PASS F.C. June 2009 - June 2013
Pederson Funeral Home June 2006 - May 2012
Skills
Coaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Sales, Event Planning, Writing, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Management, Human Resources, Teamwork, Project Planning, New Business Development
Education
Aquinas College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration, Dual Major Business Administration and Communication, 3.6
Liette Gravelle's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Graphic Designer/Marketing Coordinator at Knape & Vogt
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Knape & Vogt October 2014 - Present
Sun Life Global Investments January 2014 - October 2014
Sun Life Financial November 2012 - January 2014
BESSEY® Tools North America February 2008 - November 2012
Crawford & Company September 2007 - February 2008
Basics Office Products Ltd. November 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Advertising, QuarkXPress, Marketing, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Freelance Graphics, Photoshop, Project Coordination, Brochures, Online Marketing, Brand Development, InDesign, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Drupal
Education
Athabasca University 2011 — 2016
Currently in progress, Management - Marketing Major
Cambrian College 1994 — 1997
Diploma, Graphic Design
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 1992 — 1994
Psychology
Knape & Vogt October 2014 - Present
Sun Life Global Investments January 2014 - October 2014
Sun Life Financial November 2012 - January 2014
BESSEY® Tools North America February 2008 - November 2012
Crawford & Company September 2007 - February 2008
Basics Office Products Ltd. November 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Advertising, QuarkXPress, Marketing, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Social Media, Freelance Graphics, Photoshop, Project Coordination, Brochures, Online Marketing, Brand Development, InDesign, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Drupal
Education
Athabasca University 2011 — 2016
Currently in progress, Management - Marketing Major
Cambrian College 1994 — 1997
Diploma, Graphic Design
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 1992 — 1994
Psychology
Rick McQuigg Rick McQuigg's Knape & Vogt Experience March 2008 - Present
Job CFO at Knape & Vogt
Industry Building Materials
Experience
Knape & Vogt March 2008 - Present
Avery Dennison Corporation 2004 - 2008
Steelcase, Inc 1994 - 2004
Skills
Tax, Marketing Strategy, Budget Process, Procurement, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Business Development, Financial Statements, Strategic Financial..., Acquisitions, Mergers, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Working Capital..., New Business Development, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Capital Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Financial Audits, Cash Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cash Flow, GAAP, Management, Acquisition Integration, Corporate Finance, SAP, SEC filings, Budgets, Business Planning, Divestitures, Finance, Financial Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., US GAAP, Leadership, Consolidation, Internal Controls, Auditing, Due Diligence, Restructuring, Strategic Planning, Hyperion Enterprise, Cash Flow Forecasting, Treasury
Education
Central Michigan University 1977 — 1981
MBA, Finance and Economics
Fenton High School 1974 — 1977
High School Diploma
Knape & Vogt March 2008 - Present
Avery Dennison Corporation 2004 - 2008
Steelcase, Inc 1994 - 2004
Skills
Tax, Marketing Strategy, Budget Process, Procurement, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Business Development, Financial Statements, Strategic Financial..., Acquisitions, Mergers, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Working Capital..., New Business Development, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Capital Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Financial Audits, Cash Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cash Flow, GAAP, Management, Acquisition Integration, Corporate Finance, SAP, SEC filings, Budgets, Business Planning, Divestitures, Finance, Financial Accounting, Cross-functional Team..., US GAAP, Leadership, Consolidation, Internal Controls, Auditing, Due Diligence, Restructuring, Strategic Planning, Hyperion Enterprise, Cash Flow Forecasting, Treasury
Education
Central Michigan University 1977 — 1981
MBA, Finance and Economics
Fenton High School 1974 — 1977
High School Diploma
Don Hekman Don Hekman's Knape & Vogt Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Financial Consultant
Industry Accounting
Experience
Robert Half Management Resources 2009 - Present
Irwin Seating Company 2008 - 2009
WilliamCharles Search Group 2008 - 2009
Knape & Vogt 2007 - 2008
Koyo Corporation 2005 - 2007
McGraw-Hill 1999 - 2005
Robert Half Management Resources 1999 - 1999
Trident Automotive 1998 - 1999
Amway 1980 - 1985
Coopers & Lybrand 1978 - 1980
Skills
Microsoft Office, Hyperion, MRP, SAP, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Auditing, Cash Management, Business Objects, Treasury, Risk Management, Hyperion Enterprise, ERP, Cash Flow, Forecasting, Accounting, Cost Accounting
Education
Calvin College
BA, Mathematics and Economics
Robert Half Management Resources 2009 - Present
Irwin Seating Company 2008 - 2009
WilliamCharles Search Group 2008 - 2009
Knape & Vogt 2007 - 2008
Koyo Corporation 2005 - 2007
McGraw-Hill 1999 - 2005
Robert Half Management Resources 1999 - 1999
Trident Automotive 1998 - 1999
Amway 1980 - 1985
Coopers & Lybrand 1978 - 1980
Skills
Microsoft Office, Hyperion, MRP, SAP, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Auditing, Cash Management, Business Objects, Treasury, Risk Management, Hyperion Enterprise, ERP, Cash Flow, Forecasting, Accounting, Cost Accounting
Education
Calvin College
BA, Mathematics and Economics
Nicholas Graham Nicholas Graham's Knape & Vogt Experience March 2014 - June 2014
Job Primerica Representative
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Primerica December 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt March 2014 - June 2014
Johnson Controls January 2012 - November 2013
BPI group April 2008 - September 2011
Farmland Foods April 2002 - March 2008
Findlay Country Club March 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Processing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Food, Food Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Food Science, FMCG, Management, Logistics, Ingredients, Product Development, Sales, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Customer Service
Education
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Primerica December 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt March 2014 - June 2014
Johnson Controls January 2012 - November 2013
BPI group April 2008 - September 2011
Farmland Foods April 2002 - March 2008
Findlay Country Club March 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Processing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Food, Food Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Food Science, FMCG, Management, Logistics, Ingredients, Product Development, Sales, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Customer Service
Education
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Todd Glanville Todd Glanville's Knape & Vogt Experience 1985 - 1988
Job Social Advocate at Retired/Advocate
Industry Individual & Family Services
Experience
Retired/Advocate 1986 - Present
Knape & Vogt 1985 - 1988
Skills
Mental Health, Counseling Psychology, Leadership, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Fundraising, Training, Volunteer Management, Social Media
Education
Sheridan College 1980 — 1983
Computer Programming & Systems Analyst
Retired/Advocate 1986 - Present
Knape & Vogt 1985 - 1988
Skills
Mental Health, Counseling Psychology, Leadership, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Fundraising, Training, Volunteer Management, Social Media
Education
Sheridan College 1980 — 1983
Computer Programming & Systems Analyst
Dave McVey's Knape & Vogt Experience July 1989 - June 2003
Job Manufacturers Sales Representative
Industry Building Materials
Experience
McVey Sales, Inc., representing: Northern Contours,Custom Accents, Art for Everyday, Deerwood July 1989 - Present
Northern Contours July 1996 - Present
Sugatsune America July 2006 - November 2014
Salice America December 1995 - June 2003
Knape & Vogt July 1989 - June 2003
Superior Distributing September 1979 - July 1989
Housecraft Industries May 1977 - August 1979
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Sales, Cold Calling, Key Account Management, Retail, Negotiation, Furniture, Account Management, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Marketing, Business Strategy, Direct Sales, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Selling, Pricing, Product Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Building Materials, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Forecasting, B2B, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, International Sales, Budgets, Trade Shows, Purchasing, Product Management
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1975 — 1979
B.S., Marketing and Advertising
McVey Sales, Inc., representing: Northern Contours,Custom Accents, Art for Everyday, Deerwood July 1989 - Present
Northern Contours July 1996 - Present
Sugatsune America July 2006 - November 2014
Salice America December 1995 - June 2003
Knape & Vogt July 1989 - June 2003
Superior Distributing September 1979 - July 1989
Housecraft Industries May 1977 - August 1979
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Sales, Cold Calling, Key Account Management, Retail, Negotiation, Furniture, Account Management, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Marketing, Business Strategy, Direct Sales, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Selling, Pricing, Product Marketing, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Building Materials, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Forecasting, B2B, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Team Building, International Sales, Budgets, Trade Shows, Purchasing, Product Management
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1975 — 1979
B.S., Marketing and Advertising
Tom Jekel Tom Jekel's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Manufacturing Management, Electronics Education, Fire & EMS
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt October 2011 - Present
Zeeland Township Fire & Rescue January 2006 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College 1997 - Present
Amphenol Borisch Technologies January 2010 - July 2011
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District 2003 - 2009
Zeeland Fire Department 2001 - 2005
Gentex Corporation 1998 - 2003
Gentex Corporation 1990 - 1998
Gentex Corporation 1986 - 1990
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, DMAIC, SPC, Toyota Production System, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Electronics, Kanban, Microsoft Word, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Leadership, Manufacturing..., Operations Management, Inventory Management, 5S, Team Building, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Product Development, Engineering, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Training, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Ferris State University
BS, Technical Education
National Institute of Technology 1984 — 1986
AAS, Electronics Engineering Technology
West Ottawa High School 1979 — 1983
Knape & Vogt October 2011 - Present
Zeeland Township Fire & Rescue January 2006 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College 1997 - Present
Amphenol Borisch Technologies January 2010 - July 2011
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District 2003 - 2009
Zeeland Fire Department 2001 - 2005
Gentex Corporation 1998 - 2003
Gentex Corporation 1990 - 1998
Gentex Corporation 1986 - 1990
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, DMAIC, SPC, Toyota Production System, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Electronics, Kanban, Microsoft Word, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Leadership, Manufacturing..., Operations Management, Inventory Management, 5S, Team Building, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Product Development, Engineering, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Training, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Ferris State University
BS, Technical Education
National Institute of Technology 1984 — 1986
AAS, Electronics Engineering Technology
West Ottawa High School 1979 — 1983
Dan Bolhuis Dan Bolhuis's Knape & Vogt Experience April 2011 - October 2012
Job Senior Consultant at TITAN GS
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
TITAN GS October 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt April 2011 - October 2012
Knape & Vogt October 2010 - April 2011
Knape & Vogt September 2008 - October 2010
Skills
VMware, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Database Administration, Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, Oracle Applications, Project Management, Visio, Process Improvement, Linux, Windows, SQL
Education
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2008
Management Information Systems, General
TITAN GS October 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt April 2011 - October 2012
Knape & Vogt October 2010 - April 2011
Knape & Vogt September 2008 - October 2010
Skills
VMware, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Database Administration, Oracle E-Business Suite, ERP, Oracle Applications, Project Management, Visio, Process Improvement, Linux, Windows, SQL
Education
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2008
Management Information Systems, General
Andrew Logg Andrew Logg's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Director of Global Purchasing at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt May 2013 - Present
Brunswick Corporation January 2007 - May 2013
Steelcase September 2004 - January 2007
Teradyne Incorporated March 2000 - September 2004
Skills
Operations and Business..., Supply Chain Development, Lean Manufacturing..., Supplier Relationship..., Production/Capacity..., Inventory Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Development, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain..., Outsourcing, Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Logistics, Warehousing, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, MRP, Demand Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, Strategy, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Kanban, Operational Excellence, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Operations, Warehouse Management, Spend Analysis, Inventory Management, 5S, Process Improvement, Operations Management, JIT, ERP
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership
Michigan State University 1997 — 2000
BS, Supply Chain Management
United States Army 1990 — 1995
Military Police
Knape & Vogt May 2013 - Present
Brunswick Corporation January 2007 - May 2013
Steelcase September 2004 - January 2007
Teradyne Incorporated March 2000 - September 2004
Skills
Operations and Business..., Supply Chain Development, Lean Manufacturing..., Supplier Relationship..., Production/Capacity..., Inventory Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Development, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain..., Outsourcing, Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain Operations, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Logistics, Warehousing, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, MRP, Demand Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, Strategy, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Kanban, Operational Excellence, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Operations, Warehouse Management, Spend Analysis, Inventory Management, 5S, Process Improvement, Operations Management, JIT, ERP
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Organizational Leadership
Michigan State University 1997 — 2000
BS, Supply Chain Management
United States Army 1990 — 1995
Military Police
Sherri Miller, CSP's Knape & Vogt Experience January 1987 - June 1992
Job Director, Group Benefits Specialist at Legal Shield
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Legal Shield September 2013 - Present
Johnson Controls August 2012 - June 2013
Meijer June 2008 - July 2012
Wolverine World Wide July 2001 - August 2006
Aegis Safety Consulting 2000 - 2001
Amway June 1992 - September 2000
Knape & Vogt January 1987 - June 1992
Skills
Risk Management, Management, Loss Prevention, Human Resources, Safety Management, Occupational Health, Fire Safety, Training, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management..., Risk Assessment, Workers Compensation, Ergonomics, Industrial Safety, Workplace Safety, Supervisory Skills, Auditing, Hazardous Waste..., EHS, Employee Relations, Leadership, Program Management, Disabilities, Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Policy, Emergency Management, Accident Investigation, Project Planning, Labor Relations, Integrated Disability...
Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety & Health Mgt.
Michigan State University Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Certified Workers Compensation Professional
Onekama High School
Legal Shield September 2013 - Present
Johnson Controls August 2012 - June 2013
Meijer June 2008 - July 2012
Wolverine World Wide July 2001 - August 2006
Aegis Safety Consulting 2000 - 2001
Amway June 1992 - September 2000
Knape & Vogt January 1987 - June 1992
Skills
Risk Management, Management, Loss Prevention, Human Resources, Safety Management, Occupational Health, Fire Safety, Training, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management..., Risk Assessment, Workers Compensation, Ergonomics, Industrial Safety, Workplace Safety, Supervisory Skills, Auditing, Hazardous Waste..., EHS, Employee Relations, Leadership, Program Management, Disabilities, Investigation, Hazardous Materials, Policy, Emergency Management, Accident Investigation, Project Planning, Labor Relations, Integrated Disability...
Education
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science, Occupational Safety & Health Mgt.
Michigan State University Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Certified Workers Compensation Professional
Onekama High School
Jon Lime Jon Lime's Knape & Vogt Experience December 2003 - September 2007
Job Vice President, Global Sales at HexArmor
Industry Textiles
Experience
Hexarmor December 2009 - Present
ThinkWise Inc. October 2007 - December 2009
Knape & Vogt December 2003 - September 2007
Hettich America LP September 1999 - November 2003
Skills
Sales Management, B2B, Customer Relations, Performance Management, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, International Sales, Sales Process, Inside Sales, Hiring, Training & Development, Team Building, Employee Training, Sales, Strategy, Recruiting, CRM, Customer Service, Business Development, Marketing, Management, Account Management, Cold Calling, Leadership, Training, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Solution Selling, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Program Management, Purchasing, Budgets, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Trade Shows, Market Research, Operations Management, Business Strategy, P&L Management, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Team Leadership, Time Management, Pricing, Manufacturing
Education
University of Michigan 1985 — 1989
BA, History
Hexarmor December 2009 - Present
ThinkWise Inc. October 2007 - December 2009
Knape & Vogt December 2003 - September 2007
Hettich America LP September 1999 - November 2003
Skills
Sales Management, B2B, Customer Relations, Performance Management, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, International Sales, Sales Process, Inside Sales, Hiring, Training & Development, Team Building, Employee Training, Sales, Strategy, Recruiting, CRM, Customer Service, Business Development, Marketing, Management, Account Management, Cold Calling, Leadership, Training, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Solution Selling, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Program Management, Purchasing, Budgets, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Trade Shows, Market Research, Operations Management, Business Strategy, P&L Management, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Team Leadership, Time Management, Pricing, Manufacturing
Education
University of Michigan 1985 — 1989
BA, History
Denise K. Landau's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2012 - Present
Job
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt January 2012 - Present
Skills
Sales Management, Product Marketing, Merchandising Strategies, Sales, Key Account Management, Product Development, Pricing, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Marketing, Sales Operations, Key Account Development
Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College 1975 — 1979
P.E. and Minor in Marketing
Knape & Vogt January 2012 - Present
Skills
Sales Management, Product Marketing, Merchandising Strategies, Sales, Key Account Management, Product Development, Pricing, Process Improvement, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Marketing, Sales Operations, Key Account Development
Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College 1975 — 1979
P.E. and Minor in Marketing
Joseph Sleeper Joseph Sleeper's Knape & Vogt Experience June 1997 - June 2001
Job Supply Chain Engineer
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
LeanCor Supply Chain Group September 2014 - April 2015
Cummins Inc. June 2011 - August 2014
Parker Hannifin Corporation February 2009 - June 2010
Bosch April 2003 - January 2009
Bosch June 2001 - April 2003
Knape & Vogt June 1997 - June 2001
American Seating Company February 1991 - April 1996
Hughes Space and Communications December 1985 - December 1988
Skills
Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Lean Leadership, Kanban, Kaizen Facilitation, SAP, AutoCAD, Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Project Planning, Manufacturing, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, JIT, Process Improvement
Education
Michigan State University 1980 — 1983
BS
Western Michigan University 1996 — 1998
LeanCor Supply Chain Group September 2014 - April 2015
Cummins Inc. June 2011 - August 2014
Parker Hannifin Corporation February 2009 - June 2010
Bosch April 2003 - January 2009
Bosch June 2001 - April 2003
Knape & Vogt June 1997 - June 2001
American Seating Company February 1991 - April 1996
Hughes Space and Communications December 1985 - December 1988
Skills
Industrial Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Lean Leadership, Kanban, Kaizen Facilitation, SAP, AutoCAD, Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Project Planning, Manufacturing, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Operational Excellence, JIT, Process Improvement
Education
Michigan State University 1980 — 1983
BS
Western Michigan University 1996 — 1998
Matthew Thiede Matthew Thiede's Knape & Vogt Experience February 2008 - September 2009
Job Chief Operating Officer, and President of Apple Operations at Heeren Companies
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Heeren Companies May 2015 - Present
O'Keefe October 2012 - May 2015
O'Keefe March 2011 - September 2012
O'Keefe September 2009 - April 2011
Knape & Vogt February 2008 - September 2009
Powermate Corporation May 2005 - February 2008
Sanford 2001 - 2005
SRAM, LLC 1994 - 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Business Valuation, Management Consulting, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Business Turnaround, Real Estate, Consumer Products, Business Strategy, Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Credit, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Finance, Management, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Forecasting
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
DePaul University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Heeren Companies May 2015 - Present
O'Keefe October 2012 - May 2015
O'Keefe March 2011 - September 2012
O'Keefe September 2009 - April 2011
Knape & Vogt February 2008 - September 2009
Powermate Corporation May 2005 - February 2008
Sanford 2001 - 2005
SRAM, LLC 1994 - 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Business Valuation, Management Consulting, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Business Turnaround, Real Estate, Consumer Products, Business Strategy, Restructuring, Corporate Finance, Portfolio Management, Credit, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Finance, Management, Negotiation, Due Diligence, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Forecasting
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
DePaul University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Jim Bauman Jim Bauman's Knape & Vogt Experience 1999 - 2005
Job Partner at Vantex International Company, Ltd.
Industry Import and Export
Experience
Vantex International Company, Ltd. January 2005 - Present
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co February 1999 - February 2005
Knape & Vogt 1999 - 2005
Ames Lawn & Garden Tools December 1997 - February 1999
Eureka 1994 - 1997
Eureka 1994 - 1997
Ashley Furniture Company July 1992 - June 1994
Kohler Company 1979 - 1992
Skills
Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Sourcing, Product Design, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Procurement, Pricing, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Kanban
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 1983 — 1984
MS, Management
Lakeland College 1977 — 1979
BA, Business Administration
Vantex International Company, Ltd. January 2005 - Present
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co February 1999 - February 2005
Knape & Vogt 1999 - 2005
Ames Lawn & Garden Tools December 1997 - February 1999
Eureka 1994 - 1997
Eureka 1994 - 1997
Ashley Furniture Company July 1992 - June 1994
Kohler Company 1979 - 1992
Skills
Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Product Development, Sourcing, Product Design, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Procurement, Pricing, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Kanban
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 1983 — 1984
MS, Management
Lakeland College 1977 — 1979
BA, Business Administration
Pragnesh Shah Pragnesh Shah's Knape & Vogt Experience February 2012 - June 2012
Job Managing Partner, PLECO
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Pleco Solutions October 2008 - Present
Cisco June 2012 - June 2014
Knape & Vogt February 2012 - June 2012
Agilent Technologies August 2011 - January 2012
Radio Systems Corp July 2011 - September 2011
Cummins Power Generation January 2011 - July 2011
Qualcomm August 2010 - July 2011
Arrow Electronics February 2010 - July 2010
Abbott Diabetes Care August 2009 - January 2010
Zebra Technologies March 2009 - July 2009
Skills
ASCP, Collaborative Planning, Planning Systems, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Demantra, Order Management, MRP, Supply Chain, ERP, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Oracle Rapid Planning, Oracle APCC, Advanced Planning..., Demantra DM, Demantra RTSOP, Oracle Inventory..., Oracle ERP..., Oracle Applications, Oracle SQL, Oracle E-Business Suite, Vendor Managed Inventory, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Manufacturing..., Distribution..., Supply Chain..., Business Intelligence, Materials Management, Integration, Oracle, Six Sigma, Solution Architecture, Strategy, Demand Management, Business Process, Consulting, Master Data Management, Project Planning, Business Process..., Business Process Design, Supply Chain Consulting, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Data Conversion, Enterprise Architecture, Management
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1999 — 2000
MS
Bharati Vidyapeeth 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree
Pleco Solutions October 2008 - Present
Cisco June 2012 - June 2014
Knape & Vogt February 2012 - June 2012
Agilent Technologies August 2011 - January 2012
Radio Systems Corp July 2011 - September 2011
Cummins Power Generation January 2011 - July 2011
Qualcomm August 2010 - July 2011
Arrow Electronics February 2010 - July 2010
Abbott Diabetes Care August 2009 - January 2010
Zebra Technologies March 2009 - July 2009
Skills
ASCP, Collaborative Planning, Planning Systems, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Demantra, Order Management, MRP, Supply Chain, ERP, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Oracle Rapid Planning, Oracle APCC, Advanced Planning..., Demantra DM, Demantra RTSOP, Oracle Inventory..., Oracle ERP..., Oracle Applications, Oracle SQL, Oracle E-Business Suite, Vendor Managed Inventory, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Manufacturing..., Distribution..., Supply Chain..., Business Intelligence, Materials Management, Integration, Oracle, Six Sigma, Solution Architecture, Strategy, Demand Management, Business Process, Consulting, Master Data Management, Project Planning, Business Process..., Business Process Design, Supply Chain Consulting, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Data Conversion, Enterprise Architecture, Management
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1999 — 2000
MS
Bharati Vidyapeeth 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree
Kevin Kollar Kevin Kollar's Knape & Vogt Experience March 2000 - May 2007
Job Sr Engineering Manager at Ranir LLC
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Ranir LLC July 2010 - Present
Surge Medical Solutions / Cascade Engineering May 2007 - July 2010
Knape & Vogt March 2000 - May 2007
COBE CARDIOVASCULAR, INC./SORIN GROUP January 1990 - March 2000
Skills
Product Development, Continuous Improvement
Education
Michigan State University
Ranir LLC July 2010 - Present
Surge Medical Solutions / Cascade Engineering May 2007 - July 2010
Knape & Vogt March 2000 - May 2007
COBE CARDIOVASCULAR, INC./SORIN GROUP January 1990 - March 2000
Skills
Product Development, Continuous Improvement
Education
Michigan State University
Erin Eble's Knape & Vogt Experience June 2014 - Present
Job HR Specialist at Knape & Vogt
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Knape & Vogt June 2014 - Present
PADNOS- Paper, plastics, metals and more. November 2012 - May 2014
Thelma G. Spencer Park June 2011 - August 2013
Mitchell's Fish Market March 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Human Resources, Customer Service, Teamwork, People Skills, Event Planning, Spanish, Typing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management and Services
Knape & Vogt June 2014 - Present
PADNOS- Paper, plastics, metals and more. November 2012 - May 2014
Thelma G. Spencer Park June 2011 - August 2013
Mitchell's Fish Market March 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Human Resources, Customer Service, Teamwork, People Skills, Event Planning, Spanish, Typing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management and Services
Ryan McQuigg, E.I. Ryan McQuigg, E.I.'s Knape & Vogt Experience May 2011 - December 2012
Job Civil Analyst at KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc.
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
Kimley-Horn August 2014 - Present
Michigan State University January 2014 - April 2014
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
Knape & Vogt May 2011 - December 2012
Knape & Vogt May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
AutoCAD, NX-OS, SAP2000, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Process Planning, Problem Solving, Manufacturing, Surveying, Structural Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Engineering, Civil Engineering, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Structural Analysis, Project Management, CAD, SAP, Land Development, Management, Leadership, Concrete, Teamwork, MathCAD, Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Time Management, Networking, Tenacious Work Ethic
Education
Michigan State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Civil Engineering; Economics, 3.2
Anadolu Üniversitesi 2012 — 2012
BS, Civil Engineering
Kimley-Horn August 2014 - Present
Michigan State University January 2014 - April 2014
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
Knape & Vogt May 2011 - December 2012
Knape & Vogt May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
AutoCAD, NX-OS, SAP2000, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Process Planning, Problem Solving, Manufacturing, Surveying, Structural Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Engineering, Civil Engineering, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Structural Analysis, Project Management, CAD, SAP, Land Development, Management, Leadership, Concrete, Teamwork, MathCAD, Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Time Management, Networking, Tenacious Work Ethic
Education
Michigan State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Civil Engineering; Economics, 3.2
Anadolu Üniversitesi 2012 — 2012
BS, Civil Engineering
Emily Quinley, CPA Emily Quinley, CPA's Knape & Vogt Experience November 2009 - August 2012
Job Audit Manager at Crowe Horwath LLP
Industry Accounting
Experience
Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP May 2015 - Present
Crowe Horwath LLP September 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt November 2009 - August 2012
Jones Lang LaSalle January 2007 - April 2008
Skills
CPA, Oracle R12 Financials, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Great Plains Software, Syteline ERP, Account Reconciliation
Education
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2008
BBA, Accounting
Grand Valley State University
MS, Accounting
Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP May 2015 - Present
Crowe Horwath LLP September 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt November 2009 - August 2012
Jones Lang LaSalle January 2007 - April 2008
Skills
CPA, Oracle R12 Financials, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Great Plains Software, Syteline ERP, Account Reconciliation
Education
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2008
BBA, Accounting
Grand Valley State University
MS, Accounting
William Trice III William Trice III's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Student at Eastern Michigan University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Eastern Michigan University September 2014 - Present
Eastern Michigan University September 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Python, Oracle, Microsoft Office, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Entry, Research
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Physics, Junior
Eastern Michigan University September 2014 - Present
Eastern Michigan University September 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Python, Oracle, Microsoft Office, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Entry, Research
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Engineering Physics, Junior
Caraline Visuri's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Designer at Black Lake Studio & Press
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Black Lake Studio & Press June 2015 - Present
Design Project Center August 2014 - May 2015
Taggart Hall, Ferris State University August 2012 - May 2015
Knape & Vogt May 2014 - August 2014
The Pool Guys, Inc May 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Mac, Customer Satisfaction, Creative Direction, Dreamweaver, Graphic Design, Facebook, Customer Service..., Creative Visualization, Time Management, Communication, Dedication to..., Drive to Succeed, Typography, Persuasiveness, Perseverance, Student Leadership, Social Networking, Critical Thinking, Performance Motivation, Event Planning, Event Management, WordPress, WordPress Design
Education
Ferris State University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design
Southwestern Michigan College 2012 — 2012
Decatur High School 2006 — 2010
Black Lake Studio & Press June 2015 - Present
Design Project Center August 2014 - May 2015
Taggart Hall, Ferris State University August 2012 - May 2015
Knape & Vogt May 2014 - August 2014
The Pool Guys, Inc May 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Mac, Customer Satisfaction, Creative Direction, Dreamweaver, Graphic Design, Facebook, Customer Service..., Creative Visualization, Time Management, Communication, Dedication to..., Drive to Succeed, Typography, Persuasiveness, Perseverance, Student Leadership, Social Networking, Critical Thinking, Performance Motivation, Event Planning, Event Management, WordPress, WordPress Design
Education
Ferris State University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Graphic Design
Southwestern Michigan College 2012 — 2012
Decatur High School 2006 — 2010
David Settle David Settle's Knape & Vogt Experience December 2011 - August 2014
Job Master Scheduler at Grand Rapids Chair
Industry Furniture
Experience
Grand Rapids Chair January 2015 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College September 2006 - Present
Michigan College English Association October 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt December 2011 - August 2014
Siemens Water Technologies May 2008 - March 2011
GILL INDUSTRIES, INC January 1996 - September 2006
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Management, SAP, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Word, Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Oracle, Human Resources, Time Management, Project Management, Leadership, Mapics, Purchasing, Materials Management, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Inventory Management, SyteLine, Forecasting, Teaching, Operations Management, Teamwork, Automotive, Team Building, Excel 2010, Word 2010, Blackboard, Higher Education, Analysis, Training, Troubleshooting, Customer Satisfaction, Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Windows, Epicor, Business Writing, ERP Implementations, ERP Software
Education
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2007
Master of Arts, English
Cornerstone University 2003 — 2004
Master of Science, Management and Leadership
University of Michigan College of Engineering 2002 — 2002
Professional Certification, Lean Manufacturing
Grand Valley State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, English
Grand Rapids Chair January 2015 - Present
Grand Rapids Community College September 2006 - Present
Michigan College English Association October 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt December 2011 - August 2014
Siemens Water Technologies May 2008 - March 2011
GILL INDUSTRIES, INC January 1996 - September 2006
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Management, SAP, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Word, Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Oracle, Human Resources, Time Management, Project Management, Leadership, Mapics, Purchasing, Materials Management, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Inventory Management, SyteLine, Forecasting, Teaching, Operations Management, Teamwork, Automotive, Team Building, Excel 2010, Word 2010, Blackboard, Higher Education, Analysis, Training, Troubleshooting, Customer Satisfaction, Software Documentation, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Windows, Epicor, Business Writing, ERP Implementations, ERP Software
Education
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2007
Master of Arts, English
Cornerstone University 2003 — 2004
Master of Science, Management and Leadership
University of Michigan College of Engineering 2002 — 2002
Professional Certification, Lean Manufacturing
Grand Valley State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, English
VenkataChaitanya Bhimavarapu VenkataChaitanya Bhimavarapu's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2012 - February 2013
Job Senior Systems Analyst at PPG Industries
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
PPG Industries June 2014 - Present
CPG - KPIT Company March 2013 - June 2014
AngioDynamics 2013 - 2014
Knape & Vogt October 2012 - February 2013
Terex July 2012 - December 2012
Amway May 2011 - July 2012
DMV California State May 2010 - May 2011
Alcoa May 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Oracle WMS, Order Management, WIP, Visio, Bill of Materials, Toad, Inventory, Purchasing, Projects, Warehouse Management, Microsoft Office, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle, ERP
Education
Visvesvaraya Technological University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
St. Anthony's
University of Bridgeport
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
PPG Industries June 2014 - Present
CPG - KPIT Company March 2013 - June 2014
AngioDynamics 2013 - 2014
Knape & Vogt October 2012 - February 2013
Terex July 2012 - December 2012
Amway May 2011 - July 2012
DMV California State May 2010 - May 2011
Alcoa May 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Oracle WMS, Order Management, WIP, Visio, Bill of Materials, Toad, Inventory, Purchasing, Projects, Warehouse Management, Microsoft Office, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle, ERP
Education
Visvesvaraya Technological University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
St. Anthony's
University of Bridgeport
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
Brian McArthur Brian McArthur's Knape & Vogt Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Business Development Analyst at Knape & Vogt
Industry Automotive
Experience
Knape & Vogt June 2014 - Present
MAHLE September 2012 - June 2014
Amphenol Borisch Technologies September 2007 - August 2012
YMCA May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Value Stream Mapping, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Bill of Materials, 5S, Kaizen Leadership, New Business Development, Capacity Planning, AutoCAD, Methods - Time..., Manufacturing
Education
Western Michigan University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Manufacturing Engineering
Davenport University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Global Project Management
Looking Glass 2014 — 2014
Project Management Professional
MTM Association for Standards and Research 2013 — 2013
MTM - UAS Certification, Method - Time Management - UAS
Continuous Improvement Associates 2010 — 2010
Lean Manufacturing Enterprize
New Horizon Leadership Institute 2013 — 2013
MS Projects
Knape & Vogt June 2014 - Present
MAHLE September 2012 - June 2014
Amphenol Borisch Technologies September 2007 - August 2012
YMCA May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Value Stream Mapping, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Bill of Materials, 5S, Kaizen Leadership, New Business Development, Capacity Planning, AutoCAD, Methods - Time..., Manufacturing
Education
Western Michigan University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Manufacturing Engineering
Davenport University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Global Project Management
Looking Glass 2014 — 2014
Project Management Professional
MTM Association for Standards and Research 2013 — 2013
MTM - UAS Certification, Method - Time Management - UAS
Continuous Improvement Associates 2010 — 2010
Lean Manufacturing Enterprize
New Horizon Leadership Institute 2013 — 2013
MS Projects
David Qu David Qu's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2004 - August 2004
Job Internal Auditor at Shell
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Shell April 2015 - Present
Shell June 2013 - April 2015
Shell March 2008 - June 2013
ExxonMobil May 2007 - August 2007
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2006 - May 2007
Calvin College May 2003 - April 2006
Knape & Vogt May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Project Engineering, Energy, Reliability Engineering, Power Systems, Refinery, Foreign Languages, Translation, SKM PowerTools, Cathodic Protection, Simulations, Oil Industry, Data Analysis, Causal Analysis, Engineering, Electricians, Petrochemical, Commissioning, Inspection, Transformer
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Calvin College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Shell April 2015 - Present
Shell June 2013 - April 2015
Shell March 2008 - June 2013
ExxonMobil May 2007 - August 2007
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2006 - May 2007
Calvin College May 2003 - April 2006
Knape & Vogt May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Project Engineering, Energy, Reliability Engineering, Power Systems, Refinery, Foreign Languages, Translation, SKM PowerTools, Cathodic Protection, Simulations, Oil Industry, Data Analysis, Causal Analysis, Engineering, Electricians, Petrochemical, Commissioning, Inspection, Transformer
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Georgia Institute of Technology 2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering
Calvin College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering
John Plichta John Plichta's Knape & Vogt Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Production Supervisor
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt March 2014 - Present
Knoll July 2011 - March 2014
United States Air Force March 2005 - April 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Criminal Law, Trials, Family Law, Lexis, Pleadings, Mediation, Personal Injury, Oracle, Kronos, Enterprise eTime, Oracle SQL Developer, Kaizen Leadership, Graphic Design, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Management, Supervision, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Industrial Safety, Industrial Painting, Toyota Production System, Think Tank, Kaizen, 5S, STK, Security Clearance, Deployment Strategies, Satellite Communications, Satellite Imagery, International Human..., Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Weapons Handling, Signal Processing, Briefing, Public Speaking, Immersive Environments, Foreign Relations, Wargaming, Historical Research, Data Analysis, Leadership
Education
Baker College of Muskegon 2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Baker College of Muskegon 2012 — 2013
Associate's degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Community College of the Air Force 2006 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Communication, General
Knape & Vogt March 2014 - Present
Knoll July 2011 - March 2014
United States Air Force March 2005 - April 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Criminal Law, Trials, Family Law, Lexis, Pleadings, Mediation, Personal Injury, Oracle, Kronos, Enterprise eTime, Oracle SQL Developer, Kaizen Leadership, Graphic Design, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Management, Supervision, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Industrial Safety, Industrial Painting, Toyota Production System, Think Tank, Kaizen, 5S, STK, Security Clearance, Deployment Strategies, Satellite Communications, Satellite Imagery, International Human..., Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Weapons Handling, Signal Processing, Briefing, Public Speaking, Immersive Environments, Foreign Relations, Wargaming, Historical Research, Data Analysis, Leadership
Education
Baker College of Muskegon 2013 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Baker College of Muskegon 2012 — 2013
Associate's degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Community College of the Air Force 2006 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Communication, General
jd sherman jd sherman's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Product Designer at Knape & Vogt
Industry Design
Experience
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - Present
The Navigators of Canada September 2013 - Present
Inscape May 2012 - August 2012
RSS Construction and Home Renovations May 2011 - August 2011
Education
Carleton University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Industrial Design, Faculty of Engineering and Design
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - Present
The Navigators of Canada September 2013 - Present
Inscape May 2012 - August 2012
RSS Construction and Home Renovations May 2011 - August 2011
Education
Carleton University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's of Industrial Design, Faculty of Engineering and Design
Andrea Brenner Andrea Brenner's Knape & Vogt Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Business Office Support Grandville Public Schools
Industry Accounting
Experience
Grandville Public Schools May 2014 - Present
Chemical Bank October 2013 - May 2014
Chemical Bank May 2011 - October 2013
Knape & Vogt June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Finance, Microsoft Technologies, Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Problem Solving, Communication, Oral & Written..., Analysis, Internal Audit, Financial Audits, SharePoint, Phone Etiquette, Academic Achievement
Education
Ferris State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Grand Rapids Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Grandville Public Schools May 2014 - Present
Chemical Bank October 2013 - May 2014
Chemical Bank May 2011 - October 2013
Knape & Vogt June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Finance, Microsoft Technologies, Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Problem Solving, Communication, Oral & Written..., Analysis, Internal Audit, Financial Audits, SharePoint, Phone Etiquette, Academic Achievement
Education
Ferris State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Grand Rapids Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Jim Dodge Jim Dodge's Knape & Vogt Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Director of Manufacturing at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt March 2015 - Present
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - February 2015
Knape & Vogt January 2006 - June 2014
JD & Associates 2005 - 2006
Leon Plastics Inc 2003 - 2005
ADAC Automotive 1997 - 2002
FKI Automotive 1991 - 1997
Leon Plastics Inc 1991 - 1991
Leon Plastics Inc 1990 - 1991
Leon Plastics Inc 1988 - 1990
Skills
Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Toyota Kata, Team Leadership, Material Flow Analysis, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Team Building, Materials Management, Industrial Engineering, 5S, Kaizen, Engineering, Management, Six Sigma, MRP, Budgets, Quality Control
Education
Western Michigan University 1990 — 1996
MS Engr Mgmt, Engineering Management
University of Michigan 1980 — 1982
BSIOE, Industrial and Operations Engineering
Grand Rapids Community College 1978 — 1980
Associate's degree, Mathematics
Knape & Vogt March 2015 - Present
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - February 2015
Knape & Vogt January 2006 - June 2014
JD & Associates 2005 - 2006
Leon Plastics Inc 2003 - 2005
ADAC Automotive 1997 - 2002
FKI Automotive 1991 - 1997
Leon Plastics Inc 1991 - 1991
Leon Plastics Inc 1990 - 1991
Leon Plastics Inc 1988 - 1990
Skills
Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Toyota Kata, Team Leadership, Material Flow Analysis, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Team Building, Materials Management, Industrial Engineering, 5S, Kaizen, Engineering, Management, Six Sigma, MRP, Budgets, Quality Control
Education
Western Michigan University 1990 — 1996
MS Engr Mgmt, Engineering Management
University of Michigan 1980 — 1982
BSIOE, Industrial and Operations Engineering
Grand Rapids Community College 1978 — 1980
Associate's degree, Mathematics
Charles Barkema Charles Barkema's Knape & Vogt Experience 1997 - 2006
Job retired at None
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
None October 2006 - Present
Knape & Vogt 1997 - 2006
Subaru Isuzu SIA May 1989 - December 1992
Skills
Metrologist/(tool and..., Supplier Quality, Team Building, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Baylor University 1959 — 1963
Music Education, (unfinished)
Grand Rapids Junior College 1957 — 1959
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
None October 2006 - Present
Knape & Vogt 1997 - 2006
Subaru Isuzu SIA May 1989 - December 1992
Skills
Metrologist/(tool and..., Supplier Quality, Team Building, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Baylor University 1959 — 1963
Music Education, (unfinished)
Grand Rapids Junior College 1957 — 1959
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Ryan Lucas Ryan Lucas's Knape & Vogt Experience December 2011 - Present
Job Market Manager
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt December 2011 - Present
CompX January 2006 - November 2011
Pitney Bowes April 2004 - August 2006
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales, Selling, Training, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 2009 — 2013
MBA, Finance & Marketing
Michigan State University 1998 — 2002
BA, Physics
Knape & Vogt December 2011 - Present
CompX January 2006 - November 2011
Pitney Bowes April 2004 - August 2006
Skills
New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Sales, Selling, Training, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 2009 — 2013
MBA, Finance & Marketing
Michigan State University 1998 — 2002
BA, Physics
Kerri Loranger, PHR Kerri Loranger, PHR's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Compensation & Benefits Specialist at Knape & Vogt
Industry Retail
Experience
Knape & Vogt May 2013 - Present
Spartan Stores June 2011 - May 2013
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office April 2010 - June 2011
Knape & Vogt February 2006 - September 2009
Skills
Employee Relations, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Performance Management, HR Policies, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Coaching, Administration, Training
Education
Wilmington University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Grand Rapids Community College 2000 — 2003
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Knape & Vogt May 2013 - Present
Spartan Stores June 2011 - May 2013
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office April 2010 - June 2011
Knape & Vogt February 2006 - September 2009
Skills
Employee Relations, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Performance Management, HR Policies, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Coaching, Administration, Training
Education
Wilmington University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Grand Rapids Community College 2000 — 2003
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Michael G Van Rooy's Knape & Vogt Experience March 1985 - August 2002
Job VP, COO at Omega National Products, LLC
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Omega National Products, LLC October 2002 - Present
Knape & Vogt March 1985 - August 2002
Education
Aquinas College 1985 — 1988
MM, Management
Michigan State University 1971 — 1976
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Omega National Products, LLC October 2002 - Present
Knape & Vogt March 1985 - August 2002
Education
Aquinas College 1985 — 1988
MM, Management
Michigan State University 1971 — 1976
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Steve Dakin's Knape & Vogt Experience 2005 - 2007
Job customer service at haworth
Industry Furniture
Experience
haworth March 2005 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2005 - 2007
Knape & Vogt 2005 - 2007
Skills
Furniture, Space planning, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Finish, New Business Development, Facilities Management, AutoCAD, Space-planning, Customer-focused Service, Rendering, Submittals, Sketching, Sustainable Design, LEED, Humor, Design Research, Space Planning, Account Management, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Grand Valley State University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations/Image Management
Muskegon Community College 1986 — 1990
Associate's Degree, Business/Commerce, General
haworth March 2005 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2005 - 2007
Knape & Vogt 2005 - 2007
Skills
Furniture, Space planning, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Finish, New Business Development, Facilities Management, AutoCAD, Space-planning, Customer-focused Service, Rendering, Submittals, Sketching, Sustainable Design, LEED, Humor, Design Research, Space Planning, Account Management, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Grand Valley State University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations/Image Management
Muskegon Community College 1986 — 1990
Associate's Degree, Business/Commerce, General
Jim Hambleton's Knape & Vogt Experience 2002 - 2005
Job National Sales Manager at Robinson Brick Company
Industry Building Materials
Experience
Robinson Brick Company February 2006 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2002 - 2005
Louis & Company 1997 - 2000
Education
University of Phoenix 1995 — 1997
Wichita West High School 1969 — 1972
High School, General Education
Robinson Brick Company February 2006 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2002 - 2005
Louis & Company 1997 - 2000
Education
University of Phoenix 1995 — 1997
Wichita West High School 1969 — 1972
High School, General Education
Arun Dixit's Knape & Vogt Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Software Consultant at Terillium
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Terillium ConsultantTootsie Roll Industries2008 - 2009
Knape & Vogt 2008 - 2008
greenbrier & russel 2006 - 2007
Eagle Global Logistics 2004 - 2005
Merial 2002 - 2003
Computech Corporation 2001 - 2001
Education
University of Pune 1994 — 1998
Terillium ConsultantTootsie Roll Industries2008 - 2009
Knape & Vogt 2008 - 2008
greenbrier & russel 2006 - 2007
Eagle Global Logistics 2004 - 2005
Merial 2002 - 2003
Computech Corporation 2001 - 2001
Education
University of Pune 1994 — 1998
Brian Elizalde's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Senior Supply Manager Asia Operations at Knape & Vogt
Industry Logistics and Supply Chain
Experience
Knape & Vogt July 2013 - Present
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards November 2007 - July 2013
Ranir LLC May 2006 - June 2007
Whirlpool Corporation 2003 - 2006
Eaton Corporation 1999 - 2003
Mascotech Coatings 1994 - 1999
II Stanley 1990 - 1994
United States Marine Corps / USMC Reserve 1980 - December 1991
Skills
Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Supplier Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Outsourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supplier Development, Low Cost Country..., Procurement, Leadership
Education
Michigan State University 1987 — 1989
Bachelor, Materials & Logistics Management
Lansing Community College 1984 — 1987
Associate, Business
East Carolina University 1982 — 1983
General Education Requirements
Knape & Vogt July 2013 - Present
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards November 2007 - July 2013
Ranir LLC May 2006 - June 2007
Whirlpool Corporation 2003 - 2006
Eaton Corporation 1999 - 2003
Mascotech Coatings 1994 - 1999
II Stanley 1990 - 1994
United States Marine Corps / USMC Reserve 1980 - December 1991
Skills
Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Supplier Management, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Outsourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Management, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supplier Development, Low Cost Country..., Procurement, Leadership
Education
Michigan State University 1987 — 1989
Bachelor, Materials & Logistics Management
Lansing Community College 1984 — 1987
Associate, Business
East Carolina University 1982 — 1983
General Education Requirements
Michael Chesser's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Manager, Trade Operations
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt October 2013 - Present
Kid At Heart Therapy August 2009 - Present
Aspen Surgical February 2011 - September 2013
Church Multiplication Services 2008 - February 2013
Elsevier January 2008 - January 2011
Robert Half Finance & Accounting October 2006 - January 2008
Siemens Medical Solutions February 2002 - June 2006
Chateau communities 2001 - 2003
Skills
Financial Services, Outsourcing, Accounting, Business Process..., Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Hope College 1993 — 1997
BS, Accounting
Knape & Vogt October 2013 - Present
Kid At Heart Therapy August 2009 - Present
Aspen Surgical February 2011 - September 2013
Church Multiplication Services 2008 - February 2013
Elsevier January 2008 - January 2011
Robert Half Finance & Accounting October 2006 - January 2008
Siemens Medical Solutions February 2002 - June 2006
Chateau communities 2001 - 2003
Skills
Financial Services, Outsourcing, Accounting, Business Process..., Financial Reporting, Hyperion Enterprise, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Hope College 1993 — 1997
BS, Accounting
David Boes's Knape & Vogt Experience July 1992 - June 2004
Job Accela Systems Administrator City of Grand Rapids
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Independent Bank May 2014 - Present
Independent Bank January 2012 - May 2014
City of Grand Rapids October 2010 - December 2011
Belding Area Schools July 2008 - December 2010
BMAI October 2007 - July 2008
Saint Mary's Health Care November 2006 - April 2007
Knape & Vogt July 1992 - June 2004
DieTech Services 2004 - 2004
Skills
Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, Troubleshooting, Bids, Project Management, SQL, VMware, Windows, SSIS, Databases, Access, Visual Studio, Virtualization, Active Directory, Visio, SharePoint, Windows Server, Oracle, HTML, Linux, System Administration, Network Administration, Operating Systems, VPN, IT Management, Software Documentation, Management, Windows 7, Network Security, Technical Support, Networking, Disaster Recovery, Spreadsheets, Servers, Security
Education
Davenport University 2005 — 2007
BAS, Computer Networking
Davenport University 2005 — 2006
AAS, Network Security
Independent Bank May 2014 - Present
Independent Bank January 2012 - May 2014
City of Grand Rapids October 2010 - December 2011
Belding Area Schools July 2008 - December 2010
BMAI October 2007 - July 2008
Saint Mary's Health Care November 2006 - April 2007
Knape & Vogt July 1992 - June 2004
DieTech Services 2004 - 2004
Skills
Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, Troubleshooting, Bids, Project Management, SQL, VMware, Windows, SSIS, Databases, Access, Visual Studio, Virtualization, Active Directory, Visio, SharePoint, Windows Server, Oracle, HTML, Linux, System Administration, Network Administration, Operating Systems, VPN, IT Management, Software Documentation, Management, Windows 7, Network Security, Technical Support, Networking, Disaster Recovery, Spreadsheets, Servers, Security
Education
Davenport University 2005 — 2007
BAS, Computer Networking
Davenport University 2005 — 2006
AAS, Network Security
Kelly Roedel's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2007 - March 2014
Job Purchasing Agent at OMTVeyhl USA
Industry Furniture
Experience
Knape & Vogt October 2007 - March 2014
Paulstra CRC June 2005 - October 2007
Perrigo Co. 2004 - 2005
Johnson Controls Automotive 2001 - October 2003
Johnson Controls Automotive June 1999 - 2001
Delphi Chassis Systems 1997 - May 1999
GM - Delco Chassis Division November 1994 - 1997
General Motors - Harrison Division July 1992 - November 1994
GM Powertrain - Moraine Engine Plant March 1990 - July 1992
GM Powertain - Moraine Engine Plant June 1985 - March 1990
Skills
Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, MRP, Team Building, Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, 5S, APQP, Process Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Pricing, ERP, Manufacturing..., Inventory Management, Supply Management, Operational Excellence, Materials, PPAP, ISO, Manufacturing..., SAP, Supplier Negotiation, Process Improvement, Supplier Development
Education
Kettering University 1990 — 1994
MS, Manufacturing Management
Kettering University 1985 — 1990
BS, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Knape & Vogt October 2007 - March 2014
Paulstra CRC June 2005 - October 2007
Perrigo Co. 2004 - 2005
Johnson Controls Automotive 2001 - October 2003
Johnson Controls Automotive June 1999 - 2001
Delphi Chassis Systems 1997 - May 1999
GM - Delco Chassis Division November 1994 - 1997
General Motors - Harrison Division July 1992 - November 1994
GM Powertrain - Moraine Engine Plant March 1990 - July 1992
GM Powertain - Moraine Engine Plant June 1985 - March 1990
Skills
Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, MRP, Team Building, Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Global Sourcing, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, 5S, APQP, Process Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Pricing, ERP, Manufacturing..., Inventory Management, Supply Management, Operational Excellence, Materials, PPAP, ISO, Manufacturing..., SAP, Supplier Negotiation, Process Improvement, Supplier Development
Education
Kettering University 1990 — 1994
MS, Manufacturing Management
Kettering University 1985 — 1990
BS, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Linda Jo Carron's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2012 - June 2015
Job Senior Counsel Americas at NACCO Materials Handling Group
Industry Law Practice
Experience
NACCO Materials Handling Group June 2015 - Present
Knape & Vogt July 2012 - June 2015
Knape & Vogt December 2006 - July 2012
Dodge & Dodge P.C. September 2005 - December 2005
United States Attorney's Office May 2005 - July 2005
Kent County January 2005 - May 2005
Miller Johnson June 2004 - August 2004
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett February 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Management, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, International Law, Mergers, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Mediation
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 2009 — 2013
MBA
Michigan State University College of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Litigation
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Pensacola Christian College 1996 — 1998
Associate of Science, Business
NACCO Materials Handling Group June 2015 - Present
Knape & Vogt July 2012 - June 2015
Knape & Vogt December 2006 - July 2012
Dodge & Dodge P.C. September 2005 - December 2005
United States Attorney's Office May 2005 - July 2005
Kent County January 2005 - May 2005
Miller Johnson June 2004 - August 2004
Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett February 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Employment Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Litigation, Management, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance, Due Diligence, International Law, Mergers, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Mediation
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 2009 — 2013
MBA
Michigan State University College of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Litigation
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Pensacola Christian College 1996 — 1998
Associate of Science, Business
Mike Kovich's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2013 - Present
Job OEM Sales Development Manager Knape & Vogt Inc
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Knape & Vogt January 2013 - Present
CompX International May 2010 - January 2013
Wellington Industrial Group September 2009 - May 2010
Caster Connection Inc September 2004 - July 2008
Jarvis Caster Group April 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Key Account Management, Account Management, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Strategy, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Microsoft Excel
Education
Cornerstone University 1999 — 2002
Business Administration and Management, General
Cornerstone University 1998 — 2001
Knape & Vogt January 2013 - Present
CompX International May 2010 - January 2013
Wellington Industrial Group September 2009 - May 2010
Caster Connection Inc September 2004 - July 2008
Jarvis Caster Group April 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Key Account Management, Account Management, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Strategy, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Microsoft Excel
Education
Cornerstone University 1999 — 2002
Business Administration and Management, General
Cornerstone University 1998 — 2001
Doug Sandberg's Knape & Vogt Experience 1996 - 1999
Job VP Marketing at Frantz Manufacturing Company
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Frantz Manufacturing Company 2013 - Present
Consumer and Industrial January 2009 - Present
Zep Inc. October 2006 - October 2008
National Mfg. Co. 1999 - 2007
Stanley Works - National Manufacturing 1999 - 2006
Knape & Vogt 1996 - 1999
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co 1996 - 1999
Gilbert and Bennett 1992 - 1996
Stanley Tools 1984 - 1992
The Stanley Works 1984 - 1992
Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Strategy, Marketing, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales, Analytics, Management, Advertising, New Business Development, Retail
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2002 — 2002
Strategic Marketing
Central Connecticut State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Marketing
Frantz Manufacturing Company 2013 - Present
Consumer and Industrial January 2009 - Present
Zep Inc. October 2006 - October 2008
National Mfg. Co. 1999 - 2007
Stanley Works - National Manufacturing 1999 - 2006
Knape & Vogt 1996 - 1999
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co 1996 - 1999
Gilbert and Bennett 1992 - 1996
Stanley Tools 1984 - 1992
The Stanley Works 1984 - 1992
Skills
Product Development, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Strategy, Marketing, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales, Analytics, Management, Advertising, New Business Development, Retail
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2002 — 2002
Strategic Marketing
Central Connecticut State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Marketing
Kevin Drooger's Knape & Vogt Experience April 1993 - August 1995
Job Director, Process Consulting and Solution Architects at Siemens PLM Software
Industry Automotive
Experience
Siemens PLM Software February 2010 - Present
Siemens UGS PLM Software December 2003 - February 2010
UGS / EDS (SDRC) July 1997 - December 2003
SDRC August 1995 - July 1997
Knape & Vogt April 1993 - August 1995
Paulstra CRC December 1990 - April 1993
Skills
Product Management, Program Management, PDM, Product Lifecycle..., Enterprise Software, Teamcenter, CAE, Unigraphics, Pre-sales, High Performance..., Integration
Education
Michigan Technological University 1985 — 1990
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Siemens PLM Software February 2010 - Present
Siemens UGS PLM Software December 2003 - February 2010
UGS / EDS (SDRC) July 1997 - December 2003
SDRC August 1995 - July 1997
Knape & Vogt April 1993 - August 1995
Paulstra CRC December 1990 - April 1993
Skills
Product Management, Program Management, PDM, Product Lifecycle..., Enterprise Software, Teamcenter, CAE, Unigraphics, Pre-sales, High Performance..., Integration
Education
Michigan Technological University 1985 — 1990
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Miles Mullins's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2008 - Present
Job Product Manager at Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Knape & Vogt July 2008 - Present
Belwith International December 1997 - July 2008
Hickory Hardware 2006 - 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Development, Project Management, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Marketing, Key Account Management, Sales, B2B, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Product Launch, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Team Building, Sales Management, Brand Management, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Purchasing, Market Analysis, Brand Development, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Management, Key Account Development, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Retail, Business Development, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Account Management
Education
Davenport University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's of Business, Management & Marketing
Knape & Vogt July 2008 - Present
Belwith International December 1997 - July 2008
Hickory Hardware 2006 - 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Development, Project Management, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Marketing, Key Account Management, Sales, B2B, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Product Launch, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Consumer Products, Team Building, Sales Management, Brand Management, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Purchasing, Market Analysis, Brand Development, Business Strategy, Forecasting, Management, Key Account Development, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Retail, Business Development, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Account Management
Education
Davenport University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's of Business, Management & Marketing
Robin Boersma's Knape & Vogt Experience February 1988 - October 2007
Job Senior .net Developer at Herbruck's
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Herbruck's April 2013 - Present
Artoptical February 2008 - April 2013
Knape & Vogt February 1988 - October 2007
Skills
COBOL, .NET, C#
Education
Aquinas College 1990 — 1996
BS, Computer Science
Herbruck's April 2013 - Present
Artoptical February 2008 - April 2013
Knape & Vogt February 1988 - October 2007
Skills
COBOL, .NET, C#
Education
Aquinas College 1990 — 1996
BS, Computer Science
Reeb, Tim's Knape & Vogt Experience 1992 - 1999
Job General Manager
Industry Automotive
Experience
Pridgeon & Clay - Metal Stamping October 2014 - Present
Pridgeon and Clay 2010 - October 2014
Pridgeon and Clay 2005 - 2010
Shape Corporation 2002 - 2005
Shape Corporation 1999 - 2003
Knape & Vogt 1992 - 1999
Education
Hope College
BA, Business Admin
Pridgeon & Clay - Metal Stamping October 2014 - Present
Pridgeon and Clay 2010 - October 2014
Pridgeon and Clay 2005 - 2010
Shape Corporation 2002 - 2005
Shape Corporation 1999 - 2003
Knape & Vogt 1992 - 1999
Education
Hope College
BA, Business Admin
Cindie Erwin's Knape & Vogt Experience September 2005 - Present
Job National Sales Manager Consumer US
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt September 2005 - Present
Hart & Cooley, Inc. March 2000 - September 2005
Hart & Cooley, Inc. October 1984 - September 2005
Skills
Sales, Product Development, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Process, Retail, Forecasting, Negotiation, Customer Service, CRM, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Management, Account Management, Key Account Development, Pricing, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Manufacturing, Market Planning, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Purchasing, International Sales, National Accounts, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Sales Presentations, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, P&L, Budgets, Customer Relations
Education
Davenport University
BBA, Marketing/Business
Knape & Vogt September 2005 - Present
Hart & Cooley, Inc. March 2000 - September 2005
Hart & Cooley, Inc. October 1984 - September 2005
Skills
Sales, Product Development, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales Process, Retail, Forecasting, Negotiation, Customer Service, CRM, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Management, Account Management, Key Account Development, Pricing, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Manufacturing, Market Planning, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Purchasing, International Sales, National Accounts, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Sales Presentations, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, P&L, Budgets, Customer Relations
Education
Davenport University
BBA, Marketing/Business
Chris Balczak's Knape & Vogt Experience February 1978 - August 2008
Job SAP Developer at Haworth
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Haworth January 2011 - Present
Haworth January 2011 - February 2012
Federal Government March 2010 - July 2011
Knape & Vogt February 1978 - August 2008
Skills
Visio, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Access, Customer Service, SQL, Microsoft Word, Windows, Programming, Teamwork, Requirements Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement, Analysis, System Administration, SAP, Integration
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1981 — 1989
General Studies
Aquinas College 1978 — 1989
BSBA, Business and Computer Science
Microtek
Haworth January 2011 - Present
Haworth January 2011 - February 2012
Federal Government March 2010 - July 2011
Knape & Vogt February 1978 - August 2008
Skills
Visio, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Access, Customer Service, SQL, Microsoft Word, Windows, Programming, Teamwork, Requirements Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement, Analysis, System Administration, SAP, Integration
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1981 — 1989
General Studies
Aquinas College 1978 — 1989
BSBA, Business and Computer Science
Microtek
Brandon Mouw's Knape & Vogt Experience August 2000 - December 2008
Job at
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
American Seating Company October 2014 - Present
American Seating Company September 2010 - October 2014
Steelcase November 2009 - September 2010
Knape & Vogt August 2000 - December 2008
Herman Miller January 2000 - August 2000
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. June 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Product Development, Solidworks, Pro/Engineer, Problem Solving, Product Design, Microsoft Office, CAD, Pro Engineer, Industrial Design, Plastics, Injection Molding, Solid Modeling
Education
Michigan Technological University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
American Seating Company October 2014 - Present
American Seating Company September 2010 - October 2014
Steelcase November 2009 - September 2010
Knape & Vogt August 2000 - December 2008
Herman Miller January 2000 - August 2000
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. June 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Product Development, Solidworks, Pro/Engineer, Problem Solving, Product Design, Microsoft Office, CAD, Pro Engineer, Industrial Design, Plastics, Injection Molding, Solid Modeling
Education
Michigan Technological University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Craig Sytsema's Knape & Vogt Experience March 2010 - Present
Job VMI Analyst at Knape & Vogt
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Knape & Vogt March 2010 - Present
Invensys Controls November 1989 - November 2009
Grand Rapids Plastics 1994 - 1996
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Purchasing, MRP, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Engineering, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, Electronics, ERP, Operations Management, Process Engineering, ISO, Kaizen, 5S, Quality Management, Value Stream Mapping, Procurement, Materials Management, Production Planning, Team Building, FMEA, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Change Management, SPC, Software Documentation, DMAIC, Management, Manufacturing..., Strategic Sourcing, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, Program Management
Education
Aquinas College 1985 — 1987
BS, Business Administration
Davenport University 1983 — 1984
Associates, Accounting
Knape & Vogt March 2010 - Present
Invensys Controls November 1989 - November 2009
Grand Rapids Plastics 1994 - 1996
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Purchasing, MRP, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Engineering, Engineering Management, Supply Chain Management, Electronics, ERP, Operations Management, Process Engineering, ISO, Kaizen, 5S, Quality Management, Value Stream Mapping, Procurement, Materials Management, Production Planning, Team Building, FMEA, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Change Management, SPC, Software Documentation, DMAIC, Management, Manufacturing..., Strategic Sourcing, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, Program Management
Education
Aquinas College 1985 — 1987
BS, Business Administration
Davenport University 1983 — 1984
Associates, Accounting
Andy Marzolf's Knape & Vogt Experience June 2005 - Present
Job Vice President of Human Resources, Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt June 2005 - Present
Clarion Technologies, Inc. January 2003 - June 2005
Johnson Controls 1988 - 2002
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Recruiting, Strategic Thinking, Strategy, Business Process..., Human Resources, Business Development, Executive Search, Performance Management, Employee Relations, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Technical Recruiting, Operations Management, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Organizational..., Sourcing, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Leadership Development, HR Consulting, HR Policies, Personnel Management, Training, Labor Relations, Leadership, Internet Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Business Strategy, ADP Payroll, Employment Law, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Budgets, College Recruiting, Team Building, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., FMLA, Change Management, Management Consulting, Applicant Tracking..., Continuous Improvement, Benefits Administration, Mergers, Talent Acquisition
Education
Central Michigan University 1982 — 1985
BSBA, Production/Operations Management
Knape & Vogt June 2005 - Present
Clarion Technologies, Inc. January 2003 - June 2005
Johnson Controls 1988 - 2002
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Recruiting, Strategic Thinking, Strategy, Business Process..., Human Resources, Business Development, Executive Search, Performance Management, Employee Relations, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Technical Recruiting, Operations Management, Succession Planning, Organizational..., Organizational..., Sourcing, Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Leadership Development, HR Consulting, HR Policies, Personnel Management, Training, Labor Relations, Leadership, Internet Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Business Strategy, ADP Payroll, Employment Law, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Budgets, College Recruiting, Team Building, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., FMLA, Change Management, Management Consulting, Applicant Tracking..., Continuous Improvement, Benefits Administration, Mergers, Talent Acquisition
Education
Central Michigan University 1982 — 1985
BSBA, Production/Operations Management
Michael Boluyt's Knape & Vogt Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Maintenance Manager at Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co.
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co. January 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2012 - 2013
Oak River Electric July 2003 - December 2012
Robert Bosch Fuel Systems May 1995 - July 2004
Skills
Electrical, Motors, Allen Bradley, PLC, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Preventive Maintenance, Automation, Soldering, Electricians, Wiring, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, 5S, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement
Education
Michigan State University
Electrical Technology
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Applied Technology
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co. January 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2012 - 2013
Oak River Electric July 2003 - December 2012
Robert Bosch Fuel Systems May 1995 - July 2004
Skills
Electrical, Motors, Allen Bradley, PLC, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Preventive Maintenance, Automation, Soldering, Electricians, Wiring, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, 5S, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement
Education
Michigan State University
Electrical Technology
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Applied Technology
Jeff Edgar's Knape & Vogt Experience May 2006 - April 2014
Job National Sales Manager Entrematic Canada
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Entrematic Canada April 2014 - Present
Knape & Vogt May 2006 - April 2014
Consolidated Bottle April 2004 - June 2006
Spaenaur January 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Key Account Management, B2B, Account Management, Sales, Management, Product Development, Leadership, Marketing, Training, Budgets, Logistics, Entrepreneurship
Education
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 1990 — 1993
BSC, Enviro Science
Sheridan College 1987 — 1988
Diploma, Marketing
Meadowvale 1984 — 1988
Diploma, General Studies
Entrematic Canada April 2014 - Present
Knape & Vogt May 2006 - April 2014
Consolidated Bottle April 2004 - June 2006
Spaenaur January 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Key Account Management, B2B, Account Management, Sales, Management, Product Development, Leadership, Marketing, Training, Budgets, Logistics, Entrepreneurship
Education
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne 1990 — 1993
BSC, Enviro Science
Sheridan College 1987 — 1988
Diploma, Marketing
Meadowvale 1984 — 1988
Diploma, General Studies
Holt Grace's Knape & Vogt Experience 1976 - 1993
Job President, Grace Renditions Inc
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Grace Renditions Inc January 2009 - Present
Knape & Vogt 1976 - 1993
Knape & Vogt Mfg Co 1975 - 1993
Skills
Sales Management, Training & Development, Social Networking, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Marketing, Leadership
Education
Catawba College 1965 — 1968
BA, History
Catawba College/Univ of GA
BA, AmericanHistory
Grace Renditions Inc January 2009 - Present
Knape & Vogt 1976 - 1993
Knape & Vogt Mfg Co 1975 - 1993
Skills
Sales Management, Training & Development, Social Networking, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Marketing, Leadership
Education
Catawba College 1965 — 1968
BA, History
Catawba College/Univ of GA
BA, AmericanHistory
Whitney Oosterhouse's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Staff Accountant at Knape & Vogt
Industry Accounting
Experience
Knape & Vogt July 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt March 2011 - July 2012
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing March 2010 - March 2011
NuVescor Group 2008 - 2009
Skills
Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance
Education
Cedarville University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Knape & Vogt July 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt March 2011 - July 2012
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing March 2010 - March 2011
NuVescor Group 2008 - 2009
Skills
Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance
Education
Cedarville University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Brenda Kirkpatrick's Knape & Vogt Experience December 2007 - February 2009
Job Office Manager/Accountant at Jordan Valley Animal Clinic
Industry Accounting
Experience
Jordan Valley Animal Clinic June 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt December 2007 - February 2009
Behler-Young Company January 2007 - September 2007
ODL July 2003 - September 2006
AM Construction February 2000 - March 2003
PSI/South Kent Asphalt, Inc. March 2000 - December 2000
RTA Manufacturing, Inc. January 1993 - December 1999
Delta Plastering & Stucco, Inc. October 1989 - January 1993
ADAC Plastics May 1984 - September 1989
Skills
Accounting, Cash Flow, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Word, Payroll, Variance Analysis, General Ledger
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1993
Accounting/Business Administration
Davenport College of Business 1979 — 1981
Associates, Bus Adm/Accounting
Jordan Valley Animal Clinic June 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt December 2007 - February 2009
Behler-Young Company January 2007 - September 2007
ODL July 2003 - September 2006
AM Construction February 2000 - March 2003
PSI/South Kent Asphalt, Inc. March 2000 - December 2000
RTA Manufacturing, Inc. January 1993 - December 1999
Delta Plastering & Stucco, Inc. October 1989 - January 1993
ADAC Plastics May 1984 - September 1989
Skills
Accounting, Cash Flow, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Word, Payroll, Variance Analysis, General Ledger
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1992 — 1993
Accounting/Business Administration
Davenport College of Business 1979 — 1981
Associates, Bus Adm/Accounting
Jeff Norr's Knape & Vogt Experience 2005 - 2007
Job Director of Engineering
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Clarion Technologies March 2015 - Present
Primera Plastics June 2012 - February 2015
MS Tube Technologies July 2007 - June 2012
Knape & Vogt 2005 - 2007
Clarion Technologies 2000 - 2005
Prince/JCI 1989 - 2000
General Motors June 1979 - December 1987
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, Operations Management, 5S, Process Improvement, Engineering Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, Quality Management
Education
Kettering University 1979 — 1984
Bachelors of Industrial Engineering
GVSU
Clarion Technologies March 2015 - Present
Primera Plastics June 2012 - February 2015
MS Tube Technologies July 2007 - June 2012
Knape & Vogt 2005 - 2007
Clarion Technologies 2000 - 2005
Prince/JCI 1989 - 2000
General Motors June 1979 - December 1987
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, Operations Management, 5S, Process Improvement, Engineering Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Manufacturing..., Process Engineering, Quality Management
Education
Kettering University 1979 — 1984
Bachelors of Industrial Engineering
GVSU
Pat Huffman's Knape & Vogt Experience April 1990 - February 2006
Job Financial Analyst at Robert Bosch LLC BESU
Industry Accounting
Experience
Robert Bosch LLC - BESU December 2013 - Present
Amway - Experis Contractor April 2013 - November 2013
Actively Seeking Employment December 2012 - November 2013
Lear Corporation August 2011 - November 2012
Seeking New Employment - Accounting & Finance May 2011 - September 2011
CompX Durislide October 2009 - April 2011
Grand Rapids Controls Co. LLC February 2006 - October 2009
Knape & Vogt April 1990 - February 2006
Skills
Cost Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bills of Material and..., Construction/Project..., Audit Schedules, Month and Year End Close, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, ERP, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Accruals, Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Journal Entries, Cash Flow, Financial Accounting, US GAAP, Consolidation, GAAP, Managerial Finance, Hyperion Enterprise, Invoicing, JD Edwards, Cash Management, Pricing, Payroll, QuickBooks, Tax
Education
Aquinas College 1981 — 1983
BSBA, Accounting
Grand Rapids Junior College 1979 — 1981
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business
Robert Bosch LLC - BESU December 2013 - Present
Amway - Experis Contractor April 2013 - November 2013
Actively Seeking Employment December 2012 - November 2013
Lear Corporation August 2011 - November 2012
Seeking New Employment - Accounting & Finance May 2011 - September 2011
CompX Durislide October 2009 - April 2011
Grand Rapids Controls Co. LLC February 2006 - October 2009
Knape & Vogt April 1990 - February 2006
Skills
Cost Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Bills of Material and..., Construction/Project..., Audit Schedules, Month and Year End Close, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, ERP, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Internal Audit, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Accruals, Analysis, Bank Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Journal Entries, Cash Flow, Financial Accounting, US GAAP, Consolidation, GAAP, Managerial Finance, Hyperion Enterprise, Invoicing, JD Edwards, Cash Management, Pricing, Payroll, QuickBooks, Tax
Education
Aquinas College 1981 — 1983
BSBA, Accounting
Grand Rapids Junior College 1979 — 1981
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business
Julie Garrison C.P.M.'s Knape & Vogt Experience April 2004 - December 2006
Job Buyer Procurement at BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Paulstra CRC February 2013 - April 2014
Baudville July 2010 - November 2012
Meijer September 2009 - June 2010
L-3 Communications Avionics Systems February 2008 - February 2009
Michigan Wheel Corporation February 2007 - February 2008
Knape & Vogt April 2004 - December 2006
Steelcase September 1998 - November 2002
Herman Miller 1994 - 1998
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Data Analysis, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging, Product Development, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Procurement, Kaizen, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement
Education
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 1999
MBA, General Business
Michigan State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelors, Packaging
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Paulstra CRC February 2013 - April 2014
Baudville July 2010 - November 2012
Meijer September 2009 - June 2010
L-3 Communications Avionics Systems February 2008 - February 2009
Michigan Wheel Corporation February 2007 - February 2008
Knape & Vogt April 2004 - December 2006
Steelcase September 1998 - November 2002
Herman Miller 1994 - 1998
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Data Analysis, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Packaging, Product Development, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Procurement, Kaizen, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement
Education
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 1999
MBA, General Business
Michigan State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelors, Packaging
Amy Wyma's Knape & Vogt Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Financial Analyst at Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
Industry Furniture
Experience
Knape & Vogt April 2014 - Present
Knape & Vogt June 2010 - April 2014
Knape & Vogt June 2005 - June 2010
Staffing Inc - West Michigan Whitecaps April 2006 - October 2009
Knape & Vogt June 2004 - June 2005
Mission Point Resort 2000 - 2003
Skills
Sales, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Finance, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Variance Analysis
Education
Cornerstone University 1994 — 1998
BA, Accounting, Computer Information Systems
Knape & Vogt April 2014 - Present
Knape & Vogt June 2010 - April 2014
Knape & Vogt June 2005 - June 2010
Staffing Inc - West Michigan Whitecaps April 2006 - October 2009
Knape & Vogt June 2004 - June 2005
Mission Point Resort 2000 - 2003
Skills
Sales, Budgets, Accounts Payable, Finance, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Variance Analysis
Education
Cornerstone University 1994 — 1998
BA, Accounting, Computer Information Systems
Brad Blauer's Knape & Vogt Experience June 1993 - September 2004
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at Hardware Distributors
Industry Construction
Experience
Hardware Distributors January 2006 - Present
Knape & Vogt June 1993 - September 2004
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, B2B, Product Development, Key Account Management, Account Management, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Building Materials, Team Building, Purchasing
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul
BA Organizational Management and Communication
Hardware Distributors January 2006 - Present
Knape & Vogt June 1993 - September 2004
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, B2B, Product Development, Key Account Management, Account Management, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Building Materials, Team Building, Purchasing
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul
BA Organizational Management and Communication
Ryan Grevenstuk's Knape & Vogt Experience 2002 - 2006
Job Product Manager at Flexible Steel Lacing Company
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
Flexible Steel Lacing Company March 2009 - Present
Flexco 2009 - Present
Haworth 2006 - 2009
Knape & Vogt 2002 - 2006
Bishop Distributing 1998 - 2002
Education
Central Michigan University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
MBA, Business/Marketing
Flexible Steel Lacing Company March 2009 - Present
Flexco 2009 - Present
Haworth 2006 - 2009
Knape & Vogt 2002 - 2006
Bishop Distributing 1998 - 2002
Education
Central Michigan University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
MBA, Business/Marketing
Joe Baweja's Knape & Vogt Experience March 2000 - Present
Job Process Engineer at Knape & Vogt
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Knape & Vogt March 2000 - Present
Controlled Plating Technologies January 1997 - February 2000
Knape & Vogt December 1990 - August 1996
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Wastewater Treatment, Electroplating, Coatings, Chemical Processing, Chemistry, Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Treatment, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Product Development, Polymers, Materials, Engineering, Process Control
Education
Aquinas College 1981 — 1984
Masters (MM), Management
Michigan State University 1968 — 1972
Chemistry, B.S., Chemistry
Knape & Vogt March 2000 - Present
Controlled Plating Technologies January 1997 - February 2000
Knape & Vogt December 1990 - August 1996
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Wastewater Treatment, Electroplating, Coatings, Chemical Processing, Chemistry, Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Treatment, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Kaizen, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Product Development, Polymers, Materials, Engineering, Process Control
Education
Aquinas College 1981 — 1984
Masters (MM), Management
Michigan State University 1968 — 1972
Chemistry, B.S., Chemistry
Pat Kehoe's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Senior Product Manager Sliding Systems at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt January 2014 - Present
The Wise Company August 2011 - January 2014
Foremost Insurance February 2010 - July 2011
Mercury Marine January 2005 - 2009
Mercury Marine January 2002 - December 2004
Mercury Marine October 1999 - December 2001
Michigan Wheel Corporation January 1994 - October 1999
Michigan Wheel Corporatoin January 1992 - December 1996
Michigan Wheel Corporation January 1992 - December 1993
Michigan Wheel Corporation 1986 - 1993
Skills
Sales Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Sales, Product Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Business Development, Key Account Management, Management, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Strategy, Business Planning, Leadership, Pricing, Marketing, Selling, CRM, Market Planning, Training, Budgets, E-commerce, Retail, Advertising, Merchandising
Education
Grand Valley State University 1983 — 1986
BBA, Business Management
Knape & Vogt January 2014 - Present
The Wise Company August 2011 - January 2014
Foremost Insurance February 2010 - July 2011
Mercury Marine January 2005 - 2009
Mercury Marine January 2002 - December 2004
Mercury Marine October 1999 - December 2001
Michigan Wheel Corporation January 1994 - October 1999
Michigan Wheel Corporatoin January 1992 - December 1996
Michigan Wheel Corporation January 1992 - December 1993
Michigan Wheel Corporation 1986 - 1993
Skills
Sales Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Sales, Product Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Business Development, Key Account Management, Management, Competitive Analysis, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Strategy, Business Planning, Leadership, Pricing, Marketing, Selling, CRM, Market Planning, Training, Budgets, E-commerce, Retail, Advertising, Merchandising
Education
Grand Valley State University 1983 — 1986
BBA, Business Management
vasanth chandrasekar's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2011 - May 2012
Job Oracle Procure to Pay Lead
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
United States Steel Corporation May 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt October 2011 - May 2012
Facebook June 2011 - October 2011
ProQuest 2010 - June 2011
School Specialty, Inc. July 2008 - 2010
Accenture May 2005 - June 2008
iGATE 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle, Oracle Applications, ERP, SDLC, SQL, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Business Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Solution Architecture, Oracle HR, Oracle Discoverer, Business Process..., Vendor Management, P2P, Toad, Financials, Business Objects, Procure-to-Pay, OA Framework, Business Process, Oracle Forms, Order to Cash, Order Management
Education
University of Madras 1998 — 2001
MCA, Computer Science
University of Madras 1994 — 1997
Bsc, computer science
United States Steel Corporation May 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt October 2011 - May 2012
Facebook June 2011 - October 2011
ProQuest 2010 - June 2011
School Specialty, Inc. July 2008 - 2010
Accenture May 2005 - June 2008
iGATE 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle, Oracle Applications, ERP, SDLC, SQL, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Business Analysis, Microsoft SQL Server, Solution Architecture, Oracle HR, Oracle Discoverer, Business Process..., Vendor Management, P2P, Toad, Financials, Business Objects, Procure-to-Pay, OA Framework, Business Process, Oracle Forms, Order to Cash, Order Management
Education
University of Madras 1998 — 2001
MCA, Computer Science
University of Madras 1994 — 1997
Bsc, computer science
Terry Royer's Knape & Vogt Experience May 1987 - January 1998
Job National Account Manager at Safety Works
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Safety Works October 2013 - Present
MSA / SAFETY WORKS March 2000 - October 2013
Char-Broil January 1998 - March 2000
Knape & Vogt May 1987 - January 1998
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Account Management, Product Development, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, P&L Management, Marketing, Retail
Education
Central Michigan University 1980 — 1984
BSBA, Marketing
Safety Works October 2013 - Present
MSA / SAFETY WORKS March 2000 - October 2013
Char-Broil January 1998 - March 2000
Knape & Vogt May 1987 - January 1998
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Account Management, Product Development, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, P&L Management, Marketing, Retail
Education
Central Michigan University 1980 — 1984
BSBA, Marketing
Jim Goolsby's Knape & Vogt Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Director of Manufacturing at Knape & Vogt
Industry Furniture
Experience
Knape & Vogt June 2014 - Present
Workrite Ergonomics October 2012 - June 2014
WorkRite Ergonomics April 2008 - October 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems 2006 - 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems 2003 - 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems 2001 - 2003
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2001
ADAC Automotive 1996 - 1999
United Technologies 1991 - 1996
Skills
Plant Management, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing, Automotive, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Forecasting, MRP, Negotiation, Kanban, JIT, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., ISO, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, Product Development, SPC, Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., PPAP, FMEA
Education
Central Michigan University 1990 — 1991
MBA, International Business
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1990
BS, Finance
Knape & Vogt June 2014 - Present
Workrite Ergonomics October 2012 - June 2014
WorkRite Ergonomics April 2008 - October 2012
Meridian Automotive Systems 2006 - 2008
Meridian Automotive Systems 2003 - 2005
Meridian Automotive Systems 2001 - 2003
Meridian Automotive Systems 1999 - 2001
ADAC Automotive 1996 - 1999
United Technologies 1991 - 1996
Skills
Plant Management, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing, Automotive, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Forecasting, MRP, Negotiation, Kanban, JIT, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., ISO, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Value Stream Mapping, Product Development, SPC, Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., PPAP, FMEA
Education
Central Michigan University 1990 — 1991
MBA, International Business
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1990
BS, Finance
Roxi (Bockheim) Brewer's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Graphic Designer at Knape & Vogt
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - Present
Freelance May 2013 - Present
RedSky Creative Group February 2012 - May 2013
Hunsberger Creative Group August 2007 - February 2012
Skills
Detail Oriented, Organized, Creative, Typography, Visual Communication, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Corporate Branding, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Web Design, Print Production Process, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Ferris State University 2003 — 2007
BS, Graphic Design
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - Present
Freelance May 2013 - Present
RedSky Creative Group February 2012 - May 2013
Hunsberger Creative Group August 2007 - February 2012
Skills
Detail Oriented, Organized, Creative, Typography, Visual Communication, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Corporate Branding, Strategic Communications, Project Management, Web Design, Print Production Process, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Ferris State University 2003 — 2007
BS, Graphic Design
Steve Alkema's Knape & Vogt Experience 2006 - Present
Job
Industry
Experience
Knape & Vogt 2006 - Present
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co. 2006 - Present
Skills
5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, ISO, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, SPC, Engineering Management, Iso 9000, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, PPAP, Supplier Quality, Quality System, Manufacturing
Education
Hope College 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Hope College
Knape & Vogt 2006 - Present
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co. 2006 - Present
Skills
5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, ISO, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, SPC, Engineering Management, Iso 9000, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, PPAP, Supplier Quality, Quality System, Manufacturing
Education
Hope College 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Hope College
Ivy Daly's Knape & Vogt Experience November 2007 - Present
Job SR Business Analyst at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt November 2007 - Present
Blackmer August 2004 - November 2007
Argon Engineering April 2004 - August 2004
Woodbridge Foam Corporation January 2001 - October 2003
Transmatic Mfg September 1997 - August 1999
U.S. Army August 1990 - August 1994
Skills
Inventory Control, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, ERP, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Logistics, Software Documentation, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Oracle E-Business Suite, Supply Chain, Integration, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Kaizen, JIT, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Troubleshooting, Materials Management, Project Planning, MRP, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement
Education
Davenport University 1998 — 2001
BS, Computer Systems Analysis & Application Development
Knape & Vogt November 2007 - Present
Blackmer August 2004 - November 2007
Argon Engineering April 2004 - August 2004
Woodbridge Foam Corporation January 2001 - October 2003
Transmatic Mfg September 1997 - August 1999
U.S. Army August 1990 - August 1994
Skills
Inventory Control, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, ERP, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Logistics, Software Documentation, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Oracle E-Business Suite, Supply Chain, Integration, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Kaizen, JIT, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Troubleshooting, Materials Management, Project Planning, MRP, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement
Education
Davenport University 1998 — 2001
BS, Computer Systems Analysis & Application Development
John Duranso's Knape & Vogt Experience February 2008 - Present
Job Regional Sales Manager Southwest at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt February 2008 - Present
J.C. Bernard & Assoc January 2004 - February 2008
Amerock Inc, a Newell Rubbermaid Company 1976 - 2004
Amerock Corporation 1976 - 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Sales Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Account Management, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Sales Operations, Pricing, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Key Account Development, Retail, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Product Management, P&L Management, Strategy, P&L, Product Launch, Supply Chain Management, Selling, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Management, Marketing, Building Materials, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Leadership, Business Development, Team Leadership, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement
Education
Northern Illinois University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Knape & Vogt February 2008 - Present
J.C. Bernard & Assoc January 2004 - February 2008
Amerock Inc, a Newell Rubbermaid Company 1976 - 2004
Amerock Corporation 1976 - 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Sales Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Manufacturing, Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Account Management, Team Building, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Competitive Analysis, Budgets, Sales Operations, Pricing, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Key Account Development, Retail, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Product Management, P&L Management, Strategy, P&L, Product Launch, Supply Chain Management, Selling, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Management, Marketing, Building Materials, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Leadership, Business Development, Team Leadership, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement
Education
Northern Illinois University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Maynard Knight's Knape & Vogt Experience August 2011 - September 2011
Job Lead Quality Analyst at Eaton Corporation
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Eaton Corporation October 2012 - Present
Promontory Financial Group, LLC February 2012 - October 2012
Knape & Vogt August 2011 - September 2011
Dana Corporation July 2005 - July 2010
Dana Corporation July 2002 - July 2005
Dana Corporation November 1994 - July 2002
Skills
Process Improvement, Access, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Competitive Analysis, Visio, Continuous Improvement, Functions, Customer Service..., Six Sigma, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1991 — 1994
MBA, Marketing
Central Michigan University 1976 — 1981
BS in Bus Adm, Accounting
Eaton Corporation October 2012 - Present
Promontory Financial Group, LLC February 2012 - October 2012
Knape & Vogt August 2011 - September 2011
Dana Corporation July 2005 - July 2010
Dana Corporation July 2002 - July 2005
Dana Corporation November 1994 - July 2002
Skills
Process Improvement, Access, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Competitive Analysis, Visio, Continuous Improvement, Functions, Customer Service..., Six Sigma, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 1991 — 1994
MBA, Marketing
Central Michigan University 1976 — 1981
BS in Bus Adm, Accounting
Kris Ferris's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2008 - Present
Job Production Manager at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt January 2008 - Present
Tennant Company December 1999 - October 2007
Haworth June 1986 - December 1999
Education
Grand Valley State University 1992 — 2000
MBA
Kettering University 1986 — 1991
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
Knape & Vogt January 2008 - Present
Tennant Company December 1999 - October 2007
Haworth June 1986 - December 1999
Education
Grand Valley State University 1992 — 2000
MBA
Kettering University 1986 — 1991
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
Brian Delmont's Knape & Vogt Experience February 2002 - Present
Job Territory Manager at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt February 2002 - Present
Winde-McCormick Laminates, Inc. 1991 - 2000
Alliance Products 1990 - 1991
Primesource / Sequoia Supply 1987 - 1990
Skills
B2B, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales Management, Purchasing, Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Marketing, Building Materials, Forecasting, Outside Sales, Inventory Management, Pricing, Negotiation, Account Management, Product Marketing, Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Consumer Products, Team Building, Manufacturing, Retail, Business Planning, Sales Presentations, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Selling, Strategy, Business Development, Business Strategy, Market Research, Leadership, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Operations Management, Trade Shows, National Accounts, Management, Budgets
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1975 — 1977
Industrial Arts Education
Knape & Vogt February 2002 - Present
Winde-McCormick Laminates, Inc. 1991 - 2000
Alliance Products 1990 - 1991
Primesource / Sequoia Supply 1987 - 1990
Skills
B2B, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales Management, Purchasing, Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Marketing, Building Materials, Forecasting, Outside Sales, Inventory Management, Pricing, Negotiation, Account Management, Product Marketing, Key Account Development, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Consumer Products, Team Building, Manufacturing, Retail, Business Planning, Sales Presentations, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Selling, Strategy, Business Development, Business Strategy, Market Research, Leadership, Sales Process, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Operations Management, Trade Shows, National Accounts, Management, Budgets
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1975 — 1977
Industrial Arts Education
Dan Lovewell's Knape & Vogt Experience 2005 - 2008
Job Inventory Associate at Meijer
Industry Wholesale
Experience
Meijer October 2012 - Present
Notions Marketing May 2009 - November 2009
Knape & Vogt 2005 - 2008
Summit Merchandisers 1999 - 2004
The Behler-Young Co 1995 - 1998
Levy Home Entertainment 1982 - 1995
Skills
Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Word, Forecasting, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Logistics, Account Management, Operations Management
Education
Grand Valley State University
Meijer October 2012 - Present
Notions Marketing May 2009 - November 2009
Knape & Vogt 2005 - 2008
Summit Merchandisers 1999 - 2004
The Behler-Young Co 1995 - 1998
Levy Home Entertainment 1982 - 1995
Skills
Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Word, Forecasting, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Logistics, Account Management, Operations Management
Education
Grand Valley State University
Jeff Kooiker's Knape & Vogt Experience January 2010 - February 2013
Job Corporate FP&A Manager Perrigo
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Perrigo January 2015 - Present
Perrigo February 2013 - January 2015
Knape & Vogt January 2010 - February 2013
Knape & Vogt May 2008 - January 2010
Ernst & Young August 2004 - May 2008
Skills
Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, GAAP, Managerial Finance, Variance Analysis, Accounting, US GAAP, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Budgets, ERP, Microsoft Excel, Acquisition Integration, Microsoft Office, Account Reconciliation, Mergers, Cash Flow Forecasting, Hyperion Enterprise, Cash Flow
Education
Grand Valley State University 1999 — 2004
Bachelors, Accounting & Finance
Perrigo January 2015 - Present
Perrigo February 2013 - January 2015
Knape & Vogt January 2010 - February 2013
Knape & Vogt May 2008 - January 2010
Ernst & Young August 2004 - May 2008
Skills
Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, GAAP, Managerial Finance, Variance Analysis, Accounting, US GAAP, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, Budgets, ERP, Microsoft Excel, Acquisition Integration, Microsoft Office, Account Reconciliation, Mergers, Cash Flow Forecasting, Hyperion Enterprise, Cash Flow
Education
Grand Valley State University 1999 — 2004
Bachelors, Accounting & Finance
Joseph Bartolatto's Knape & Vogt Experience January 1984 - Present
Job Industrial Electrician at Knape & Vogt
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
J- Bar Electrical January 2007 - Present
Knape & Vogt January 1984 - Present
Skills
Electricians, PLC, Manufacturing, Preventive Maintenance
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1995 — 1999
technical, Electrical
J- Bar Electrical January 2007 - Present
Knape & Vogt January 1984 - Present
Skills
Electricians, PLC, Manufacturing, Preventive Maintenance
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1995 — 1999
technical, Electrical
Ed Nawrocki's Knape & Vogt Experience November 1993 - Present
Job Compensation & Benefits Mgr at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt November 1993 - Present
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, FMLA, HRIS, HR Policies, Team Building, Onboarding, Employee Relations
Education
Ferris State University 1981 — 1985
BA Business, Quantitative Business
Knape & Vogt November 1993 - Present
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, FMLA, HRIS, HR Policies, Team Building, Onboarding, Employee Relations
Education
Ferris State University 1981 — 1985
BA Business, Quantitative Business
Leslie Cummings's Knape & Vogt Experience September 1998 - October 2006
Job Chief Financial Officer at American Seating Company
Industry Furniture
Experience
American Seating Company Director of Audits and Financial ReportingNational Heritage AcademiesOctober 2006 - February 2010
Knape & Vogt September 1998 - October 2006
Education
Grand Valley State University 1985 — 1987
BBA, Accounting
American Seating Company Director of Audits and Financial ReportingNational Heritage AcademiesOctober 2006 - February 2010
Knape & Vogt September 1998 - October 2006
Education
Grand Valley State University 1985 — 1987
BBA, Accounting
Erica Winkel's Knape & Vogt Experience March 2004 - July 2009
Job Customer Service Professional
Industry Building Materials
Experience
Knape & Vogt March 2004 - July 2009
Webco General Partnership August 2002 - May 2003
Army and Air Force Exchange Service September 2000 - July 2002
Army and Air Force Exchange Service February 2000 - September 2000
Army and Air Force Exchange Service January 2000 - February 2000
Army and Air Force Exchange Service November 1999 - January 2000
Nellis Gardens Apartments September 1998 - July 1999
Army and Air Force Exchange Service September 1997 - April 1999
Kmart Corporation September 1996 - July 1997
Forest Hills Foods September 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Microsoft Exchange, Sales Operations, Customer Service
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2005 — 2009
Business Administration
Knape & Vogt March 2004 - July 2009
Webco General Partnership August 2002 - May 2003
Army and Air Force Exchange Service September 2000 - July 2002
Army and Air Force Exchange Service February 2000 - September 2000
Army and Air Force Exchange Service January 2000 - February 2000
Army and Air Force Exchange Service November 1999 - January 2000
Nellis Gardens Apartments September 1998 - July 1999
Army and Air Force Exchange Service September 1997 - April 1999
Kmart Corporation September 1996 - July 1997
Forest Hills Foods September 1994 - June 1996
Skills
Microsoft Exchange, Sales Operations, Customer Service
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2005 — 2009
Business Administration
David DeMarse's Knape & Vogt Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Owner & Founder at Pulse Consulting
Industry Market Research
Experience
Pulse Consulting June 2010 - Present
Group Dekko Inc 2007 - 2010
Fiberesin Industries 2002 - 2007
Knape & Vogt 2000 - 2001
American Seating Company 1996 - 2000
American Seating Company 1987 - 1996
Amway Global 1983 - 1985
Amway Global 1979 - 1983
Skills
Product Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing, Leadership, Creative Direction, Business Development, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Grand Valley State University 1900 — 1900
Bachelor of Business Administration with High Honors, Marketing, Finance, Economics, History, 3.7/4.0
Pulse Consulting June 2010 - Present
Group Dekko Inc 2007 - 2010
Fiberesin Industries 2002 - 2007
Knape & Vogt 2000 - 2001
American Seating Company 1996 - 2000
American Seating Company 1987 - 1996
Amway Global 1983 - 1985
Amway Global 1979 - 1983
Skills
Product Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing, Leadership, Creative Direction, Business Development, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Grand Valley State University 1900 — 1900
Bachelor of Business Administration with High Honors, Marketing, Finance, Economics, History, 3.7/4.0
Kim Buckley's Knape & Vogt Experience 2011 - Present
Job Director Procurement at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt 2011 - Present
Herman Miller 2000 - 2010
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Kaizen, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, MRP, Pricing, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Negotiation, Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, 5S, Operational Excellence, SAP, Inventory Control, ISO, Business Process..., ERP, Sourcing, Logistics, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Leadership, P&L Management, Kanban, Materials Management, Change Management, Warehousing, Quality Management, Manufacturing..., Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Budgets
Education
Aquinas College
Masters, Management
Biomimicry Guild
BaDT--Biologist at the Design Table
Hope College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
Knape & Vogt 2011 - Present
Herman Miller 2000 - 2010
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Kaizen, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, MRP, Pricing, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Negotiation, Value Stream Mapping, Production Planning, 5S, Operational Excellence, SAP, Inventory Control, ISO, Business Process..., ERP, Sourcing, Logistics, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Leadership, P&L Management, Kanban, Materials Management, Change Management, Warehousing, Quality Management, Manufacturing..., Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Budgets
Education
Aquinas College
Masters, Management
Biomimicry Guild
BaDT--Biologist at the Design Table
Hope College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology
Trista DeCosey's Knape & Vogt Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Realtor at Renewal Real Estate
Industry Accounting
Experience
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - Present
Renewal Real Estate January 2014 - Present
First American Title October 2012 - September 2013
DTI March 2012 - August 2012
Pitney Bowes Management Services April 2002 - June 2011
Skills
Litigation Support, Document Imaging, Document Management, Litigation, Leadership, Organization, Photocopier, Technical Support, Managed Print Services, Printers, Office Equipment, Query Writing, E-Capture, E-Discovery, IPRO Tech, Shipping, International Shipping, UPS Shipping, International &..., Oracle, Bill of Lading
Education
Davenport University 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Finance, 3.0
Knape & Vogt July 2014 - Present
Renewal Real Estate January 2014 - Present
First American Title October 2012 - September 2013
DTI March 2012 - August 2012
Pitney Bowes Management Services April 2002 - June 2011
Skills
Litigation Support, Document Imaging, Document Management, Litigation, Leadership, Organization, Photocopier, Technical Support, Managed Print Services, Printers, Office Equipment, Query Writing, E-Capture, E-Discovery, IPRO Tech, Shipping, International Shipping, UPS Shipping, International &..., Oracle, Bill of Lading
Education
Davenport University 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Finance, 3.0
Carrie L. (Walco) Bowman's Knape & Vogt Experience February 2005 - August 2012
Job Special Projects, Advertising at Star Furniture
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Star Furniture January 2015 - Present
Self-Employed August 2012 - Present
Star Furniture September 2014 - December 2014
Boy Scouts of America September 2013 - June 2014
Edna Mae Fielder Elementary August 2012 - June 2014
Knape & Vogt February 2005 - August 2012
PartyLite June 2007 - June 2009
American Advertising Federation 2002 - 2008
Knape & Vogt June 2002 - February 2005
Meijer January 2002 - June 2002
Skills
Advertising, Art Direction, Graphic Design, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Copywriting, Marketing, Sales, Cost Reduction..., Photoshop, Brand Management, Photography, Budgets, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photo Styling, Production Management, Creative Management, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Macintosh/PC..., Training/Mentoring, Communication, Package Design, Promotions, Website Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, IPIX Virtual Tour..., Outlook Express, Asset Management, Brochures, Catalogs, Collateral Materials..., Database Management, Direct Mail, Flyers, Instruction Sheets, Logos, Newsletters, Photo Direction, Style Guidelines, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Retail Displays, Content Management, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications and English, 3.0
IT University Online
On-Demand Marketing, Google Analytics and Social Media, Currently studying
Daytona State College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fashion Design and Marketing, 3.5
Kendall College of Art and Design
Dreamweaver, Photography
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate's Degree Coursework, Graphic Design, 3.8
Parsons School of Design
Summer Study Program, Fashion Design, 3.0
J. W. Sexton High School
Star Furniture January 2015 - Present
Self-Employed August 2012 - Present
Star Furniture September 2014 - December 2014
Boy Scouts of America September 2013 - June 2014
Edna Mae Fielder Elementary August 2012 - June 2014
Knape & Vogt February 2005 - August 2012
PartyLite June 2007 - June 2009
American Advertising Federation 2002 - 2008
Knape & Vogt June 2002 - February 2005
Meijer January 2002 - June 2002
Skills
Advertising, Art Direction, Graphic Design, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Copywriting, Marketing, Sales, Cost Reduction..., Photoshop, Brand Management, Photography, Budgets, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photo Styling, Production Management, Creative Management, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Macintosh/PC..., Training/Mentoring, Communication, Package Design, Promotions, Website Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, IPIX Virtual Tour..., Outlook Express, Asset Management, Brochures, Catalogs, Collateral Materials..., Database Management, Direct Mail, Flyers, Instruction Sheets, Logos, Newsletters, Photo Direction, Style Guidelines, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Retail Displays, Content Management, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications and English, 3.0
IT University Online
On-Demand Marketing, Google Analytics and Social Media, Currently studying
Daytona State College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Fashion Design and Marketing, 3.5
Kendall College of Art and Design
Dreamweaver, Photography
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate's Degree Coursework, Graphic Design, 3.8
Parsons School of Design
Summer Study Program, Fashion Design, 3.0
J. W. Sexton High School
Gilles Paré's Knape & Vogt Experience April 2011 - Present
Job Director Retail Sales Canada
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt April 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2010 - 2013
Performance Marketing G.P. inc. March 1991 - April 2011
Colonial Elegance Inc. 1989 - 1991
Venmar Ventilation 1987 - 1989
Knape & Vogt 1974 - 1987
Debro Products 1973 - 1974
Skills
Sales Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Team Building, Sales, Microsoft Office
Education
H.E.C. Université de Montréal 1980 — 1983
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
McGill University
Selecting, Launching & Managing New Products
McGill University
Management Skills
Pratt & Daly-Naperville, IL
Smart Selling Through Values
Tack Training Centre
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
The Cavalry Inc. - Itasca, IL.
Value added selling & Category Management
Knape & Vogt April 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2010 - 2013
Performance Marketing G.P. inc. March 1991 - April 2011
Colonial Elegance Inc. 1989 - 1991
Venmar Ventilation 1987 - 1989
Knape & Vogt 1974 - 1987
Debro Products 1973 - 1974
Skills
Sales Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Team Building, Sales, Microsoft Office
Education
H.E.C. Université de Montréal 1980 — 1983
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
McGill University
Selecting, Launching & Managing New Products
McGill University
Management Skills
Pratt & Daly-Naperville, IL
Smart Selling Through Values
Tack Training Centre
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
The Cavalry Inc. - Itasca, IL.
Value added selling & Category Management
Kristy Cinder's Knape & Vogt Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Sales Analyst at Aspen Surgical
Industry
Experience
Knape & Vogt February 2014 - Present
Aspen Surgical September 2007 - Present
Skills
Medical Devices, Sales Analysis, Healthcare, Forecasting, Process Improvement
Education
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business and Finance
Knape & Vogt February 2014 - Present
Aspen Surgical September 2007 - Present
Skills
Medical Devices, Sales Analysis, Healthcare, Forecasting, Process Improvement
Education
Grand Valley State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), International Business and Finance
Janet Gennarelli's Knape & Vogt Experience December 2002 - Present
Job Western Regional Manager at Knape and Vogt Mfg.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt December 2002 - Present
Hettich America LP 1996 - 2001
J & J Marketing 1995 - 1996
Louis and Company 1986 - August 1995
Skills
Building Materials, Sales Management, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Account Management, Pricing, Key Account Development, Lean Manufacturing, B2B, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Product Marketing, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Shows, P&L Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Strategy, Business Planning, Market Planning, Budgets, P&L, Business Strategy, Retail, Product Management, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Income Statement, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Consumer Products, Sales Presentations, Wholesale, Sales Process, CRM, Management, Marketing
Education
Amberton University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Farmingdale State University of New York 1980 — 1982
Associate's degree, Architecture
Knape & Vogt December 2002 - Present
Hettich America LP 1996 - 2001
J & J Marketing 1995 - 1996
Louis and Company 1986 - August 1995
Skills
Building Materials, Sales Management, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Account Management, Pricing, Key Account Development, Lean Manufacturing, B2B, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Product Marketing, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Trade Shows, P&L Management, Leadership, Operations Management, Strategy, Business Planning, Market Planning, Budgets, P&L, Business Strategy, Retail, Product Management, Business Development, Supply Chain Management, Income Statement, Selling, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Consumer Products, Sales Presentations, Wholesale, Sales Process, CRM, Management, Marketing
Education
Amberton University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Farmingdale State University of New York 1980 — 1982
Associate's degree, Architecture
John Molella's Knape & Vogt Experience 1985 - 1999
Job Materials Mgr. at SciCan
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
SciCan Materials MgrSciCan Ltd2005 - Present
Knape & Vogt 1985 - 1999
Skills
Inventory Management, Planning, Procurement, Cost, Problem Solving, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Ryerson University
Business Administration and Management, General
SciCan Materials MgrSciCan Ltd2005 - Present
Knape & Vogt 1985 - 1999
Skills
Inventory Management, Planning, Procurement, Cost, Problem Solving, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Ryerson University
Business Administration and Management, General
Diane Godley's Knape & Vogt Experience 1997 - 2004
Job Floral design
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Knape & Vogt 1997 - 2004
Education
Montcalm Community College
Business/Marketing
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing
Medical Assistant, Nursing
Knape & Vogt 1997 - 2004
Education
Montcalm Community College
Business/Marketing
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing
Medical Assistant, Nursing
Gene Olsen's Knape & Vogt Experience 2011 - Present
Job VMI Supervisor / Planning and Forecasting Oracle Superuser at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2007 - 2011
National Nail Corp. 2003 - 2007
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Oracle E-Business Suite
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General MBA
APICS CPIM Certification
Grand Valley State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Operations Management
Knape & Vogt 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt 2007 - 2011
National Nail Corp. 2003 - 2007
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Oracle E-Business Suite
Education
Grand Valley State University 2010 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General MBA
APICS CPIM Certification
Grand Valley State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Operations Management
Raymond Wenzel's Knape & Vogt Experience October 1969 - January 1991
Job Treasurer
Industry Accounting
Experience
Self-employed January 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co. January 1991 - August 2002
Knape & Vogt October 1969 - January 1991
Dexter Lock September 1967 - September 1969
Hopson & Bennet September 1965 - September 1967
Graybar September 1964 - September 1965
US Navy September 1960 - August 1964
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Leadership, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Social Media, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing, Project Management, Change Management, Social Networking
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1958 — 1960
Davenport Univ.
Self-employed January 2011 - Present
Knape & Vogt Mfg. Co. January 1991 - August 2002
Knape & Vogt October 1969 - January 1991
Dexter Lock September 1967 - September 1969
Hopson & Bennet September 1965 - September 1967
Graybar September 1964 - September 1965
US Navy September 1960 - August 1964
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Leadership, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Social Media, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing, Project Management, Change Management, Social Networking
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1958 — 1960
Davenport Univ.
Daniel Boes Sr's Knape & Vogt Experience December 1996 - Present
Job Tool & Die Maker, Automation Specialist, CNC Programmer/Operater at Knape & Vogt
Industry Industrial Automation
Experience
Knape & Vogt December 1996 - Present
Die Sand Mfg. September 1994 - November 1996
Industrial Tool and Machine October 1990 - November 1994
Skills
CNC, Automation, Tool, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Machine Tools, Machining
Education
Montcalm Community College
Tool&Die maker certificate.
Knape & Vogt December 1996 - Present
Die Sand Mfg. September 1994 - November 1996
Industrial Tool and Machine October 1990 - November 1994
Skills
CNC, Automation, Tool, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Machine Tools, Machining
Education
Montcalm Community College
Tool&Die maker certificate.
Matt Zbikowski's Knape & Vogt Experience April 2013 - August 2013
Job Web Application Development
Industry Information Services
Experience
West Side Printing June 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt April 2013 - August 2013
Arivium January 2013 - August 2013
Education
Ferris State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies, 3.8
Grand Rapids Catholic Central 1999 — 2002
Diploma, General Studies
West Side Printing June 2012 - Present
Knape & Vogt April 2013 - August 2013
Arivium January 2013 - August 2013
Education
Ferris State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies, 3.8
Grand Rapids Catholic Central 1999 — 2002
Diploma, General Studies
Dean Banas's Knape & Vogt Experience August 1983 - May 1985
Job Machine Designer at Bright Technologies, Specialty Division of Sebright Products, Inc.
Industry Machinery
Experience
Bright Technologies, Specialty Division of Sebright Products, Inc. May 2009 - Present
Burke E. Porter Machinery September 1985 - December 2008
Knape & Vogt August 1983 - May 1985
COOPER INDUSTRIES May 1982 - May 1983
RAPID DESIGN SERVICE May 1978 - August 1980
Skills
Machine Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Inventor, CAD, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Automation, AutoCAD, Solid Modeling, Solidworks, Lathe, Cnc, Machine Tools, Geometric Dimensioning..., Autodesk Inventor
Education
Ferris State University 1980 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Grand Rapids Community College 1977 — 1979
Associate's degree, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Bright Technologies, Specialty Division of Sebright Products, Inc. May 2009 - Present
Burke E. Porter Machinery September 1985 - December 2008
Knape & Vogt August 1983 - May 1985
COOPER INDUSTRIES May 1982 - May 1983
RAPID DESIGN SERVICE May 1978 - August 1980
Skills
Machine Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, Machining, Mechanical Engineering, Inventor, CAD, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Automation, AutoCAD, Solid Modeling, Solidworks, Lathe, Cnc, Machine Tools, Geometric Dimensioning..., Autodesk Inventor
Education
Ferris State University 1980 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Grand Rapids Community College 1977 — 1979
Associate's degree, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Chad Read's Knape & Vogt Experience August 2013 - Present
Job automation lead at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt August 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt May 2006 - Present
Skills
Automation, Machining, Solidworks, esprit, mastercam, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Manufacturing, ISO, Machinery, Sales Management, SolidWorks
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2006 — 2009
tool and die apprenticeship
Knape & Vogt August 2013 - Present
Knape & Vogt May 2006 - Present
Skills
Automation, Machining, Solidworks, esprit, mastercam, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Manufacturing, ISO, Machinery, Sales Management, SolidWorks
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2006 — 2009
tool and die apprenticeship
Chris Zylema's Knape & Vogt Experience 1991 - Present
Job Customer Service at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt 1991 - Present
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate's degree, Business/Commerce, General
West Catholic High School
Knape & Vogt 1991 - Present
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate's degree, Business/Commerce, General
West Catholic High School
Paul Vander Wilp's Knape & Vogt Experience October 2004 - Present
Job Quality Assurance Specialist at Knape & Vogt
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Knape & Vogt October 2004 - Present
Knape & Vogt October 1989 - October 2004
Education
Davenport University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, International Business Minor
Knape & Vogt October 2004 - Present
Knape & Vogt October 1989 - October 2004
Education
Davenport University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General, International Business Minor