Kraft Foods
Industry: Food processing company
DescriptionKraft Foods Group, Inc. is an American grocery manufacturing and processing conglomerate headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, part of the Kraft Heinz Company. The company was restructured in 2012 as a spin off from Kraft Foods Inc., which in turn was renamed Mondelez International. Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, United States Founded: 1980, Chicago, Illinois, United States Number of employees: 23,000 (2012) Acquisition date: 1989 Parent organization: Kraft Heinz Company Subsidiaries: BIMO-Biscuiterie Industrielle du Moghreb SA, Freia,
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Kraft Foods Employees
The Erickson School - University of Maryland Baltimore County July 2015 - Present
Mondelez International 2012 - 2014
Kraft Foods 2002 - 2012
Hyatt Hotels Corporation 1980 - 1987
Education
Michigan State University
Business, HRI
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2010 — 2011
Masters in Management of Aging Services
Marian High School
KIND July 2014 - Present
Mondelez International October 2012 - July 2014
Kraft Foods December 2011 - September 2012
Mary Kay Inc. May 2011 - December 2011
Nestle Nutrition - Gerber Products June 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Packaging Engineering, Food Packaging, Packaging, CAPE, Manufacturing, R&D, ArtiosCAD, Blow Molding, Corrugated, Plastics, Injection Molding, Materials, GMP
Education
Michigan State University 2007 — 2011
BS, Packaging Science
Michigan State University 2009 — 2009
Study Abroad - United Kingdom, Packaging Science
PepsiCo June 2013 - Present
Kraft Foods March 2005 - May 2013
Education
Michigan State University
Stryker Instruments July 2001 - Present
Competitive Innovation LLC January 2001 - June 2001
Kellogg Company June 1999 - December 2000
Creative Packaging November 1997 - May 1999
Sunstar America (John O. Butler Co.) May 1996 - October 1997
Kraft Foods October 1988 - April 1996
Rubbermaid Commercial Products April 1987 - September 1988
Avco Systems Division- Textron December 1984 - March 1987
DuPont September 1983 - March 1984
Skills
V&V, Medical Devices, FDA, Packaging Engineering, Design Control, Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality System, ISO 13485, Change Control, Validation, Extrusion, Injection Molding, 21 CFR Part 11, FMEA, ISO, GMP, Minitab, ISO 14971, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Plastics, Product Development, Commercialization, R&D, Surgical Instruments, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Biomedical Engineering, CAPA, Process Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Pharmaceutical Industry, SPC, Solidworks, Process Simulation, Design for Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Packaging
NAMSA May 2015 - Present
University of Toledo Pediatrics Department April 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods June 2011 - April 2012
University of Toledo College of Medicine June 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Clinical Pharmacology, Mass Spectrometry, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Laboratory Skills, Clinical Research, SOP development, Food Safety, Food Science, DNA extraction, RNA isolation, GLP, Cell Culture, Laboratory Safety, Laboratory Technicians, FDA GMP, Quality Assurance, Analytical Method..., Data Validation, Six Sigma, Batch Records, HPLC, PCR, Laboratory, LC-MS, Sop, ELISA, Validation, Quality Control, GC-MS, Science
Education
University of Toledo 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacutical Science, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Michigan State University 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Pharmacology and Toxicology
Remind September 2009 - Present
Social Bonfire July 2009 - February 2010
Michigan State University March 2009 - July 2009
Kraft Foods May 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Educational Technology, Start-ups, Fundraising, K-12 Education, Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics
Packaging Technology and Research January 1998 - Present
Consultant January 1986 - Present
Michigan State University 2007 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Stout. August 1998 - January 2007
Dominick's Finer Foods June 1997 - August 1998
Total Quality Marketing January 1995 - June 1997
Kraft Foods August 1992 - January 1995
Gerber 1986 - 1987
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Sustainable Packaging, Packaging, Strategy, Process Improvement, Design Strategy, Food Packaging, Food, Packaging Engineering, Market Research, Food Industry, Food Safety, Management, Food Science, R&D
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1992
Ph.D., Food Science and Nutrition
Michigan State University 1986 — 1989
MS, Packaging
Michigan State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Packaging
Danone North American Companies 2015 - Present
Campbell Soup Company 2010 - July 2015
Kellogg Company 2007 - 2009
Kellogg Company 2004 - 2007
Kellogg Company August 2003 - June 2004
Kraft Foods January 1998 - July 1998
Skills
HACCP, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, Collaborative Problem..., Teamwork, Timely Decision Making, Sensory Evaluation, Food Processing, Food Chemistry, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation, Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Dairy, GMP, Flavors
Education
Michigan State University
MS, Biosystems Engineering
Ford Motor Company July 2013 - Present
Electrolux Major Appliances August 2012 - June 2013
Kraft Foods June 2010 - November 2012
Dish Network January 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Black Belt, 6 Sigma, 5S, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Value Stream Mapping, TPM, Reliability, Green Belt, Production Planning, Process Engineering, ISO, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Kanban, Quality System, Maintenance Management, Quality Management, Iso 9000, DMAIC, Materials Management, Electricians, Six Sigma
Education
Michigan State University 1988 — 1990
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Wayne State University 1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
American Planning Association November 2013 - Present
Freelance Marketing Consultant February 2013 - November 2013
Sodexo August 2005 - February 2013
Sodexo October 2004 - August 2005
LaSalle Bank November 2003 - October 2004
Kraft Foods 2000 - 2001
Skills
Corporate Branding, District Marketing, Cross Functional..., Executive Liaison, Streamline Processes, Social Media, Vendor Relationships, Communication, Client Services, District, CEOs, Marketing Communications, Promotions, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Financial Services, Marketing Liason, Business Process, Management, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Market Planning, Advertising, Facebook, Sales Operations, Team Building, Training, Marketing Research, Food Service, Income Statement, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Budgets, Analysis, E-commerce, Direct Mail, Leadership, Hospitality, Selling, Brand Management, Project Planning, Integrated Marketing, Event Management, Trade Shows
Education
Michigan State University 1997 — 2001
Mondelēz International April 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods August 2007 - April 2012
Skills
Trade Marketing, Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, Grocery, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Food Industry, Sales Management, Food, Customer Insight, Nielsen, AC Nielsen, IRI, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Retail, Categorization
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Food Industry Management
The Coca-Cola Company March 2011 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company November 2009 - March 2011
OgilvyAction May 2008 - September 2008
Kraft Foods March 2007 - May 2008
Kraft Foods February 2006 - March 2007
Kraft Foods February 2005 - February 2006
News America Marketing June 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Account Management, Relationship Marketing, Consumer Products, Marketing, Strategy
Education
Miami University 2000 — 2004
BS in Business, Marketing, Finance
Little Lady Foods February 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods March 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods January 2013 - March 2013
Mondelēz International June 2010 - January 2013
Kraft Foods April 2009 - June 2010
Kraft Foods November 2008 - April 2009
Kraft Foods October 2007 - November 2008
Mars March 2000 - September 2007
Skills
Operations Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Management, Six Sigma, Change Management, Food Industry, Strategy, TPM, GMP, Manufacturing, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, 5S
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Wayne State University
Master's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
Abbott Nutrition May 2008 - Present
Victoria University - Melborne, Australia July 2007 - December 2007
Kraft Foods January 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Packaging, R, Product Development, Plastics, Injection Molding, Commercialization, Product Innovation, Project Management, Packaging Engineering, R&D, Continuous Improvement, Materials, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., GMP
Education
Michigan State University 2010 — 2012
M.S., Packaging
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Packaging
Crystal Cafe March 2014 - Present
Betsie River Campsite August 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods December 2010 - August 2012
Dawn Food Products, Inc. July 2005 - December 2010
WIld Thyme, LLC January 1998 - January 2005
General Motors January 1995 - January 1996
Wayne State University January 1991 - January 1996
Skills
Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Business Development, Demand Management, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Food Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Leadership, Inventory Management, HACCP, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Project Management, Materials Management, TPM, Quality Assurance
Education
Wayne State University
Master of Arts, Cognitive Science
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science, Anthropology
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
APICS
CPIM, Production and Inventory Management
Aveta Business Institute
CSSBB, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Project Management Institute
PMP, Project Management
Benzonia Health Dept 2013 — 2013
Certified Food Safety Manager
Enterprise Cafe August 2013 - Present
Palmer Food Services June 2003 - May 2013
Kraft Foods 1990 - 2001
George Washington University Medical Center, Washington DC, Marriott Corporations 1988 - 1990
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Saga Corproation 1985 - 1988
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Website Development, Food Service, Budgeting, Negotiation, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Customer Relations, PowerPoint, Excel, Vendor Relations, Marketing Management, Food, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Income Statement, New Business Development, Marketing, Purchasing, Product Management, Operations Management, Training, Product Development, Sales Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Food Industry, Email Marketing, Retail, Key Account Development, Market Planning, Sales, Management, Menu Development, Pricing, Time Management, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Trade Shows, Project Planning, Account Management, Grocery, Forecasting, Public Relations, Facebook, Business Strategy, Consumer Products
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1985 — 1989
MBA, Business Administration
Michigan State University 1982 — 1984
BS, Hotel Restuarant Management
Paul Smith's College 1980 — 1982
AS, Hotel Restaurant Management
Papyrus-Recycled Greetings, Inc. February 2013 - 2014
GS1 US December 2009 - November 2011
PepsiCo 2006 - November 2008
PepsiCo 2001 - 2006
Quaker Oats 1999 - 2001
Quaker Oats 1998 - 1999
Quaker Oats 1996 - 1997
Nabisco 1993 - 1996
Kraft Foods 1991 - 1993
Skills
Consumer Products, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Market Planning, Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Marketing Research, Management, Leadership, Pricing, Product Development, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Strategy
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1993 — 1995
MBA
Michigan State University
B.A., Marketing
Tatum LLC August 2007 - Present
InStar Services (wholly owned by Service Master) June 2006 - August 2007
Lorro, Inc. (First Tier Automotive Supplier) 2001 - 2006
PDS Rail Car Services 1999 - 2001
Palmer Moving & Storage (Moving Company) 1995 - 1998
Fretter Appliance (Consumer Electronic Superstores) 1991 - 1995
Highland Superstores (Consumer Electronic Superstores) 1986 - 1991
American Natural Resources 1978 - 1986
Kraft Foods 1975 - 1977
Education
Wayne State University 1980 — 1981
MBA, Finance
Michigan State University 1971 — 1975
Bachelor, Accounting
East Detroit High School 1968 — 1971
high school
Nestle USA March 2010 - Present
Kraft Foods July 2002 - March 2010
Skills
Packaging Engineering, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Food Packaging, Packaging
Education
Michigan State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging
NBTY February 2015 - Present
Kraft Foods August 2012 - December 2014
Kraft Foods September 2010 - August 2012
Kraft Foods September 2009 - September 2010
General Mills May 2001 - July 2007
Education
NYU Stern School of Business 2007 — 2009
MBA
Michigan State University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Packaging
KLC Ventures, LP September 2009 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company November 2004 - September 2009
Fresh Express June 2002 - October 2004
Kraft Foods January 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Manufacturing, Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Packaging Engineering, Food Packaging, FMCG, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Quality System, Supply Chain, Purchasing, SAP
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
Chrysler December 2011 - Present
Chrysler May 2003 - November 2011
I*LOGIC June 1999 - May 2003
Kraft Foods June 1998 - December 1998
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Packaging Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Program Management, Plastics, Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Supply Chain, Injection Molding, Six Sigma, 5S, Packaging, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, JIT, Automotive, APQP, Kanban, Supplier Quality
Education
Oakland University
MBA, Supply Chain Concentration
Michigan State University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
De La Salle 1990 — 1994
General Mills February 2015 - Present
General Mills July 2013 - January 2015
General Mills March 2013 - June 2013
General Mills July 2012 - February 2013
General Mills January 2011 - June 2012
Institute of Packaging Professionals, MSU Student Chapter January 2009 - December 2010
Kraft Foods July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Packaging Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Food Packaging, Manufacturing, Packaging, Product Development, Project Management, R, Supply Chain, Product Innovation, Materials, Lean Manufacturing, Corrugated, Consumer Products
Education
Michigan State University 2007 — 2010
BS, Packaging
Kerry January 2013 - Present
Golden State Foods September 2009 - January 2013
Kraft Foods October 1997 - September 2009
Nestle USA June 1995 - October 1997
Skills
Account Management, Food Science, Product Development, Food Processing, Food Industry, Food Service, R&D, Food Technology, Ingredients, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Flavors, Food Safety, Sensory Evaluation, Commercialization, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Consumer Products
Education
Michigan State University 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Food Science
Pace Harmon September 2004 - Present
Nestle February 2004 - August 2004
Nestle August 2000 - January 2004
Deloitte Consulting 1999 - 1999
Kraft Foods 1998 - 1998
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Program Management, Business Process, Cost Reduction, Supply Chain, Outsourcing Advisory, Supplier Management, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Vendor Relations, Sourcing, Process Improvement, Spend Analysis, Vendor Management, Outsourcing, Contract Negotiation, Management, Management Consulting, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 2000
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Michigan State University August 2004 - August 2009
Michigan State University July 2003 - August 2004
Kraft Foods May 2001 - August 2001
Kraft Foods May 2000 - August 2000
Skills
In Vivo, in Vitro Toxicology, Inflammation, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, In Vitro, Biochemistry, Risk Assessment
Education
Michigan State University 1998 — 2009
Electro-Matic Products, Inc. May 2011 - Present
National Time & Signal June 2010 - June 2011
Kraft Foods October 2009 - June 2010
Keiper December 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Product Development, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Engineering, Automation, Program Management, Automotive
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Brother Rice 1999 — 2003
Dow AgroSciences January 2014 - June 2015
USDA August 2011 - January 2014
Joslin Diabetes Center/ Harvard Medical School December 2008 - July 2011
University of Colorado School of Medicine 2002 - 2008
Northwestern Medical School July 2001 - September 2001
Kraft Foods January 2001 - July 2001
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Transgenics, Tissue Culture, Fluorescence Microscopy, ELISA, Toxicology, Functional Genomics, Biochemistry, Genetics, Chemical Engineering, Ecology, Statistics, Protein Chemistry, RNA biology, Environmental Impact..., Oxidative Stress, Scientific Writing, Confocal Microscopy, Cell, PCR, RNA Biology, Western Blotting, Protein Expression, Research, Science, Microscopy
Education
Harvard Medical School 2008 — 2011
NIH NRSA Harvard Research Fellow in Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine 2002 — 2008
Ph.D., Biophysics and Genetics
Michigan State University 1997 — 2002
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Honors College
Unilever Bestfoods June 2012 - Present
Unilever Bestfoods September 2011 - Present
Kraft Foods July 2009 - September 2011
Kraft Foods December 2002 - July 2009
Corning Incorporated 1990 - 1998
Skills
Consumer Products, Food Packaging, Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Commercialization, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Food Processing, Food Science, GMP, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Product Development, Product Innovation, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality System, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement
Education
Michigan State University 1986 — 1989
BS, Packaging
Cherry Hill High School East
Cherry Hill High School East
Van Andel Institute January 2011 - Present
Compensation and Benefits Leadership March 2010 - January 2011
Haworth, Inc. October 2007 - December 2009
ULTA Salon, Cosmetics and Fragrance, Inc. February 2005 - September 2007
Audio Visual Services Corporation 2001 - 2004
Sullivan Walsh and Associates 1999 - 2001
Kraft Foods 1998 - 1999
Alliant Foodservice 1994 - 1998
Kraft Foodservice, Inc. 1992 - 1994
Kraft Foods, Inc. 1989 - 1992
Skills
Consulting, HRIS, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, PeopleSoft, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, HR Consulting, Leadership, Strategy, Change Management, Management, Coaching
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1985
MLIR, Labor and Industrial Relations
Michigan State University 1979 — 1983
BA, Social Science and Economics
American International Foods, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Nestle USA July 2011 - December 2011
Nestle USA February 2010 - July 2011
Kraft Foods December 2008 - February 2010
Michigan State University January 2007 - March 2008
Techmark, Inc May 2007 - September 2007
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Ag Economics/Food Industry Mgmt
Kraft Foods October 2002 - Present
Kraft Foods October 2002 - Present
Toyota Gutson Fluid Systems September 2001 - October 2002
Kraft Foods January 2001 - June 2001
Skills
Packaging, R&D, Corrugated, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Food Safety, Materials, Food Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Plastics, Manufacturing, FMCG, Engineering, HACCP, Food Processing, TPM, Food Manufacturing, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Control, Consumer Products, GMP, Food Science, Product Innovation, Supply Chain Management, Commercialization, Food, ArtiosCAD, Food Industry, Quality System
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2001
BS, Packaging
Michigan State UniversityEast
B.S, Packaging SciencesPackaging
Meridian Valley Country Club 2012 - Present
Visible Brands, Inc. January 2010 - June 2014
Kraft Foods September 2007 - November 2008
Kraft Foods 2004 - 2008
Kraft Foods 1997 - 2004
Kraft Foods 1995 - 1997
General Foods USA 1991 - 1995
General Foods USA 1987 - 1991
General Foods 1980 - 1987
Skills
Category Management, Market Analysis, Consumer Insights, Forecasting, Promotions, Customer Insight, Management, Brand Development, Shopper Marketing, Nielsen, P&L Management, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Trade Marketing, Retail, Key Account Management, Advertising, Consumer Products, Strategy, Sales, FMCG, Pricing, Categorization, Grocery, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Segmentation, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Consumer Insight, Digital Media, Brand Equity, Brand Architecture, Marketing Management, Consumer Behaviour
Education
Michigan State University 1970 — 1974
BA - Business
Flint Central HS
Amazon June 2014 - Present
Amazon April 2013 - June 2014
Amazon.com July 2011 - April 2013
Kraft Foods April 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Human Resources, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Change Management, Training, Project Management
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2005 — 2007
Masters, Human Resources Management
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Journalism
SAS Institute 2004 - Present
Sara Lee Intimate Apparel 2002 - 2003
Answerthink 1999 - 2002
Iomega 1996 - 1998
Kraft Foods 1995 - 1996
Oscar Mayer 1991 - 1995
Oscar Mayer 1985 - 1991
Skills
Analytics, Demand Forecasting, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Business Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Segmentation, Product Marketing, SAS, Cross-functional Team..., Market Analysis, Customer Insight, Decision Support, Pricing, Retail, ERP, Business Intelligence, Social Media Marketing, Product Management
Education
The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science in Engineering, Mathematical Sciences
The Johns Hopkins University
MA, Philosophy
Michigan State University
BA, Philosophy
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation July 2015 - Present
Pactiv March 2012 - July 2015
Pactiv April 2008 - March 2012
Pactiv July 2006 - April 2008
Wrigley 2002 - 2005
ConAgra Foods February 2002 - December 2002
Kraft Foods July 2001 - January 2002
Monsanto January 2000 - July 2000
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging Engineering, Food Packaging, Thermoforming, Injection Molding, Corrugated, Kaizen
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2000
BS
Phonak April 2015 - Present
Zimmer Orthopedics September 2014 - April 2015
Stryker Corp June 2013 - September 2014
AM Andrew Z, LLC December 2012 - December 2013
Stryker Corp January 2012 - June 2013
Stryker Corp December 2010 - December 2011
Kraft Foods July 2008 - October 2009
United States Food and Drug Administration May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Quality System, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Design Control, Project Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, R&D
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology 2010 — 2010
Candidate, Master of Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Biosystems Engineering
PepsiCo January 2015 - Present
PepsiCo May 2009 - January 2015
Tropicana May 2006 - May 2009
Frito Lay June 1995 - May 2006
Nestle 1997 - 1998
Kraft Foods October 1989 - June 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., FMCG, Commercialization, Product Development, Customer Insight, Packaging, Product Innovation, Food, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Food Science, Supply Chain, Food Processing, Food Industry, Innovation Management, Packaging Engineering, Process Improvement, Food Packaging, HACCP, Supply Chain Management, Ingredients, Food Safety
Education
Michigan State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Topco Associates LLC May 2012 - Present
McClement Management Group 2009 - 2012
Sara Lee Corporation November 2005 - October 2009
ConAgra Foods November 2000 - November 2005
Kraft Foods October 1986 - November 2000
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Supplier Intregration
Education
Michigan State University 1979 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Food Science with focus on Processing and Packaging
Newell Rubbermaid January 2014 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid March 2013 - December 2013
Newell Rubbermaid Home Solutions August 2011 - April 2013
Rubbermaid Consumer April 2009 - August 2011
Rubbermaid Home Products March 2007 - April 2009
Takata January 2005 - March 2007
Takata Restraint Systems January 2005 - March 2007
Liberty Hardware Mfg. Co March 2003 - January 2005
Kraft Foods January 2001 - June 2001
Skills
SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Packaging, Consumer Products, Packaging Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Testing, Injection Molding, Plastics, Product Development, Strategic Sourcing, Food Packaging, Global Sourcing, Kaizen, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Sourcing, Purchasing, Pricing, Management, Strategy, Forecasting, Supply Management, Project Management, Strategic Negotiations
Education
Michigan State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Packaging
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging
soudersmarcom January 2001 - Present
Kraft Foods January 2000 - December 2001
Selz/Seabolt Communications January 1995 - December 2000
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 1990 — 1994
Political Science, Marketing, International Relations
Victoria's Secret December 2013 - Present
L'Oréal July 2011 - December 2013
L'Oreal March 2010 - July 2011
Kraft Foods June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Packaging, Product Development, Manufacturing, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cosmetics, Injection Molding, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, Continuous Improvement, Packaging Engineering, SAP, Supply Chain, Personal Care
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Packaging Engineering
Griffith Laboratories January 2015 - Present
Griffith Laboratories February 2014 - January 2015
Kraft Foods June 2012 - November 2013
Franchising March 2006 - August 2010
Target April 2000 - May 2006
Skills
Logistics, Warehousing, Merchandising, Purchasing, Sales, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Operations Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Training, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Food, Continuous Improvement
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Kraft Foods November 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods April 2012 - November 2012
Kraft Foods December 2010 - April 2012
Kraft Foods 2004 - 2010
Kraft Foods 2001 - 2004
Skills
AC Nielsen, Spectra, IRI, Nielsen, Grocery, Shopper Marketing, Categorization, Customer Insight, Key Account Development, Direct Store Delivery, ProSpace, Forecasting, FMCG, Sales Plan, Trade Marketing, In-store Marketing, Food Industry, Competitive Analysis, Frozen Food, Food, Customer Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelors, Food Industry Management
McNeil Consumer Healthcare 2013 - Present
FAREVA October 2011 - September 2013
Pfizer Inc October 2009 - October 2011
Equity Packaging May 2007 - October 2011
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, Packaging Services May 2007 - October 2011
Pfizer 2007 - October 2011
Pfizer May 2007 - October 2009
Plas-Labs Inc 2002 - 2007
Kraft Foods January 2006 - July 2006
Kraft Foods January 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Packaging, Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Validation, Retail Packaging, Structural Design, Testing, GMP, CAPA, Consumer Products, Plastics, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, FDA
Education
Michigan State University 2002 — 2007
BS, Packaging Science
Baseline Data Services, LLC May 2009 - Present
Michigan State University August 2007 - May 2009
Kraft Foods June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Disaster Recovery, Security, SaaS, Solution Selling, Management, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Professional Services, Enterprise Software, Strategy, Troubleshooting, Networking, Data Center, Salesforce.com, Cloud Computing
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2009
Packaging Engineering
Lundbeck July 2011 - Present
H. Lundbeck A/S October 2005 - July 2011
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals September 2003 - October 2005
Forest Pharmaceuticals September 2001 - September 2003
Kraft Foods May 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Industry, Market Access, Neurology, Hospital Sales, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Biotechnology, Endocrinology, Product Launch, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Urology
Education
Michigan State University 2012 — 2014
MBA
Western Michigan University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Ghafari Associates September 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods March 2012 - September 2012
Equity Packaging March 2012 - September 2012
Del Monte Foods January 2011 - June 2011
Irwin Seating Company May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
CAPE, NX6 3D Design, Packaging, Photoshop, Interspec, Flexibles, Folding Cartons, Adhesives, Technical Writing, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Corrugated, Verbal and Written...
Education
Michigan State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
Forest Hills Central High School 2003 — 2007
Mondelēz International November 2014 - Present
Mondelēz International October 2012 - October 2014
Kraft Foods February 2011 - October 2012
Kraft Foods November 2007 - January 2011
Kraft Foods January 2005 - October 2007
Kraft Foods May 2004 - December 2004
Kraft Foods 2003 - 2004
Kraft Foods 2001 - 2003
Kraft Foods 1999 - 2001
Kraft Foods 1996 - 1999
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Manufacturing, Leadership, Business Strategy, Food Science, HACCP, Food Safety, Food, Food Industry, Ingredients, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Food Processing, Product Innovation, Packaging, Continuous Improvement
Education
Michigan State University 1997 — 2001
Master of Science, Food Science
Michigan State University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, dual major, Food Science, Food Technology and Management
Loughry College - Northern Ireland 1995 — 1995
Food Science
L'Oréal April 2012 - Present
L'Oréal January 2014 - January 2015
L'Oréal April 2012 - December 2013
PepsiCo March 2011 - April 2012
PepsiCo June 2010 - March 2011
The Clorox Company June 2009 - June 2010
Clorox Services Company March 2007 - June 2009
Kraft Foods October 2004 - March 2007
The Procter & Gamble Co. June 2002 - October 2004
Procter & Gamble May 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation, Customer Insight, Commercialization, FMCG, Packaging, R&D, Leadership, Creative Direction, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Product Management, Quality System, Food Industry, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Product Marketing, Supply Chain
Education
Xavier University - Williams College of Business 2002 — 2004
Not yet conferred
Michigan State University 1994 — 1999
BS
Jackson Lumen Christi 1990 — 1994
4i Consulting Group May 2014 - Present
Gladson 2009 - 2013
The Nielsen Company 2006 - 2008
Goliath Solutions 2002 - 2006
W.W. Grainger 1999 - 2002
Kraft Foods April 1984 - July 1995
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Brand Management, Customer Insight, Selling, Leadership, Analytics, Positioning, Marketing, Segmentation, New Business Development, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Sales Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Consumer Products, Sales Management, Marketing Research, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Account Management, Team Building, Shopper Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Advertising, Management, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., P&L Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Retail, Merchandising, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1979 — 1981
MBA
Michigan State University 1975 — 1978
B.S.
Spartan Graphics, Inc. 2002 - Present
Mary Kay Cosmetics 1992 - 2004
Spartan Graphics (Division of Gerber Products Company) 1989 - 1993
Hearst Corporation - Good Housekeeping Magazine 1988 - 1989
Kraft Foods October 1986 - June 1988
Kraft Foodservice June 1985 - October 1986
Procter & Gamble 1984 - 1985
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Advertising, Offset Printing, Direct Marketing, Account Management, Direct Mail, CRM, Trade Shows, New Business Development, Brand Management, Sales Management, Digital Printing, Sales
Education
Michigan State University 1980 — 1984
BA Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
Meijer April 2014 - Present
Meijer July 2008 - April 2014
Meijer July 2008 - February 2009
Kraft Foods September 2004 - July 2008
Kellogg Company October 2002 - August 2004
Keebler Company May 1999 - October 2002
Skills
Food Safety, Food, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Sanitation, Food Science, Manufacturing, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Processing, Raw Materials, Nutrition, Sensory Evaluation, Consumer Products, GMP, Food Technology, Food Quality, Food Manufacturing
Education
Univerisity of Illinois 2000 — 2002
MS, Food Science
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Food Sceince
FoodWise Two LLC January 2015 - Present
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage June 2014 - June 2015
FoodWise January 2007 - December 2014
Life Force January 2008 - May 2009
Central Market/H.E.B. February 2005 - December 2006
Wild Oats Markets April 2002 - February 2005
FoodWise, Inc January 1998 - April 2003
Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems 1997 - 1998
Celestial Seasonings 1989 - 1993
Kraft Foods 1988 - 1989
Skills
Food, Ingredients, Product Development, Food Science, Nutrition, Food Industry, Consumer Products, Supplements, FMCG, Food Safety, Strategy, HACCP, Product Innovation, Nutraceuticals, Retail, Start-ups, Quality Assurance, Leadership, Food Processing, R&D, Food & Beverage, Private Label, GMP, Wellness, Cross-functional Team..., Grocery, Functional Foods, Training, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Dairy, Food Service, Commercialization, P&L Management, Pricing, Analytical Chemistry, Quality System, Customer Insight, Key Account Development, Natural Foods, Frozen Food, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Food Manufacturing, Flavors, Bakery, Meat, Categorization, Store Brands
Education
University of Florida 1979 — 1983
PhD, Food Science, Human Nutrition, Analytical Chemistry
Michigan State University 1977 — 1979
Food Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1973 — 1977
BS, Food Science
Whirlpool Corporation August 2012 - Present
Whirlpool Corporation January 2010 - August 2012
Whirlpool Corporation November 2008 - December 2009
Whirlpool Corporation September 2008 - December 2008
Whirlpool Corporation July 2008 - September 2008
Whirlpool Corporation June 2007 - July 2008
Whirlpool Corporation June 2006 - June 2007
Michigan State University Human Resources August 2005 - May 2006
Kraft Foods May 2005 - August 2005
CMS Energy (Consumers Energy) May 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Compensation & Benefit, Human Resources, Strategic Human..., Global Human Resources..., Leadership Development, High Performance Teams, Performance Management, Team Effectiveness, Employee Recognition, Strategic HR, Recruiting, Strategy
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2006
Master's, Labor Relations and Human Resources
Michigan State University
Bachelor's, Business with a specialization in Human Resource Management
Doug Maier Consulting May 1990 - Present
Kraft Foodservice 1990 - 1995
Productivity Point International September 1988 - May 1990
Kraft Foods 1984 - September 1988
Skills
Access, SQL, Databases, Software Development, Microsoft Office, VBA, Management, Public Speaking, MySQL, Process Improvement, HTML, Leadership, Integration, CSS, Training
Education
Michigan State University 2002 — 2011
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Michigan State University 2002 — 2011
Master of Arts in Telecomm, Info Studies & Media
The Advisory Board Company June 2011 - Present
The Advisory Board Company July 2007 - June 2011
The Advisory Board October 2005 - June 2007
Kraft Foods July 2002 - October 2005
Skills
Process Improvement
Education
Miami University 1998 — 2002
Blacksmith Applications May 2000 - Present
Kraft Foods Group July 1988 - May 2000
Kraft Foods 1988 - 2000
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, SaaS, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Forecasting, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Product Management, Food Service, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Enterprise Software, Change Management, Professional Services
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1998 — 1999
MBA, General Management
Michigan State University 1984 — 1988
BS, Business
SC Johnson August 2013 - Present
SC Johnson & Son Inc. January 2007 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid 2004 - 2007
Unilever 2003 - 2005
Kraft Foods 2000 - 2003
Gillette 1997 - 2000
Skills
Product Development, Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, R&D, Program Management, Consumer Products, Product Design, Product Innovation, Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Plastics, Commercialization, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, FMCG
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2009 — 2012
MS New Products Management
Michigan State University 1991 — 1995
BSc, Packaging
VWR October 2012 - Present
VWR International July 2011 - December 2012
VWR International January 2010 - August 2011
VWR International May 2008 - December 2009
VWR International January 2006 - May 2008
VWR International May 2003 - December 2005
Ernst & Young LLP January 1999 - May 2003
Kraft Foods August 1996 - December 1998
Ernst & Young October 1994 - August 1996
Skills
Forecasting, Pricing, SAP, Account Management, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Contract Negotiation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Budgets, International Sales, Sales, Business Development, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Business Process..., Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Purchasing, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Finance, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Leadership
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1997 — 2000
MBA, Strategy, Marketing
Miami University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Business, Accountancy
SC Johnson January 2015 - Present
SC Johnson & Son, Inc. 2006 - Present
S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc. 2006 - Present
Reckitt Benckiser 2004 - 2006
Kraft Foods March 1998 - May 2004
Skills
Innovation Development, Project Management, Consumer Products, Product Innovation, Stage-Gate, R&D, Packaging Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Commercialization, Customer Insight, Packaging, Manufacturing, Open Innovation, Product Design, Design of Experiments, Plastics, Process Management
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Major in Packaging
Muskegon Community College 1992 — 1994
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Kraft Foods January 2001 - October 2010
Kraft Foods August 2006 - January 2009
Kraft Foods June 2003 - August 2006
Kraft Foods January 2001 - June 2003
Asea Brown Boveri June 1999 - January 2001
Skills
SAP, Supply Chain, Business Process, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1999
Supply Chain Management
Communicare Michigan LLC September 2015 - Present
Partner Personnel, Inc March 2014 - September 2015
McGraw-Hill Higher Education August 2012 - February 2014
HILL DERMACEUTICALS January 2007 - August 2012
Bella Pictures October 2005 - January 2007
FRITO-LAY March 2004 - October 2005
Kraft Foods January 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Cold Calling, Account Management, Recruiting, Dermatology, Employee Training, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Product Management, Salesforce.com, Team Leadership, Training, Sales Management, Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing, Sales Presentations
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Food Industry Management
Amcor Rigid Plastics September 2014 - Present
Amcor Rigid Plastics November 2012 - Present
SC Johnson April 2011 - November 2012
Kraft Foods February 2002 - May 2011
Skills
Packaging Engineering
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Packaging Science
Kraft Foods May 2012 - Present
Kimberly-Clark April 2008 - May 2012
Philip Morris USA 2002 - 2008
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2008 — 2010
Masters, Business Administration
Miami University 1997 — 2002
ConAgra Foods March 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods February 2014 - March 2015
ConAgra Foods September 2013 - February 2014
BIS Frucon Engineering Inc. March 2011 - September 2013
Pretium Packaging January 2009 - March 2011
Kraft Foods January 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Corrugated, PowerPoint, CAPE, Microsoft Excel, TOPS, Flexible Films, Hot Fill, Manufacturing, Plastics, Project Management, Consumer Products, Injection Molding, Quality System, Supply Chain Management, Materials, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Process Engineering, Food Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Validation
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Packaging
Kraft Foods May 2011 - Present
Education
Michigan State University 1989 — 1993
BS
Abbott Laboratories July 2010 - June 2012
Kraft Foods 2006 - 2008
Kraft Foods 2004 - 2006
Kraft Foods 2002 - 2004
Kraft Foods 2001 - 2002
Kraft Foods 2000 - 2000
Kraft Foods 1991 - 2000
Coopers & Lybrand 1987 - 1990
Skills
Customer Service, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Access, Analysis, Program Management, Vendor Management, Project Planning, Finance, Employee Benefits, Supply Chain
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1993 — 1996
MBA, Marketing, Finance and International Business
Michigan State University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Kraft Foods Product ManagerAlcan, Cebal2002 - 2005
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Packaging
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business
MBA
The Marketing Store 2011 - Present
B + A 2009 - 2011
Kraft Foods 2007 - 2009
Education
Michigan State University
NHS
NHS
C&J Energy Services April 2015 - Present
BP July 2007 - April 2015
Kraft Foods May 2006 - August 2006
Ethicon Endo-Surgery May 2005 - January 2006
TRW January 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Management, Leadership, Strategic Sourcing, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Materials Management, SAP, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Contract Management, Energy, Continuous Improvement
Education
Michigan State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Northrop Grumman May 2011 - Present
United Airlines August 2010 - May 2011
Kraft Foods January 2009 - May 2010
Navistar May 2006 - December 2008
Spartan Consulting Inc. August 2004 - May 2006
Johnson & Johnson / Consumer Franchises Worldwide May 2005 - August 2005
United States Army 2000 - 2004
Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Budgeting, Planning, Financial Reporting, Inventory Management, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Analysis, Word, SAP, Financial Planning, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Access, Excel, Mergers, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Strategic Sourcing, Pricing, Purchasing, PeopleSoft, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Compliance, Auditing, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Budgets
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 2000
BA, ROTC, Social Science, Accounting
Meelunie America June 2014 - Present
Meelunie America February 2014 - June 2014
Kraft Foods - Nabisco Biscuit Division, Mondelez International November 2009 - February 2014
Kraft Foods January 2009 - November 2009
Pepsi Bottling Group December 2007 - December 2008
Pepsi Bottling Group March 2006 - November 2007
Pepsi Bottling Group January 2005 - February 2006
Michigan State University January 2001 - December 2004
Jewel-Osco June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Customer Development, AC Nielsen, Grocery, IRI, National Account..., Account Management, CRM, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Sales, Retail, Customer Insight, New Business Development, Customer Service, Recruiting, Sales Management, Profit, Selling, Advertising, Market Research, Time Management, Forecasting, Sales Presentations, Shopper Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Food Industry Management and Food Processing and Technology/Food Science, 3.54
SABMiller July 2012 - Present
MillerCoors September 2010 - June 2012
MillerCoors August 2006 - August 2010
Kraft Foods December 2000 - July 2006
Colgate Palmolive December 1998 - November 2000
Mars February 1994 - December 1998
Mars September 1990 - January 1994
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Management, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Supply Chain..., Forecasting
Education
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Scienc, Packaging Engineer
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
BS, Packaging Engineer
Kraft Foods Group May 2015 - Present
Kraft Foods Group January 2013 - May 2015
Kraft Foods Group November 2009 - December 2012
Kraft Foods November 2008 - November 2009
Kraft Foods August 2007 - November 2008
Kraft Foods August 2005 - August 2007
Kraft Foods May 2004 - August 2005
Kraft Foods March 2003 - May 2004
Kraft Foods June 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Change Management, Training, Policy, Continuous Improvement, New Hire Orientations, Process Improvement, Onboarding, Temporary Placement, Sourcing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Succession Planning, Organizational Design, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Benefits Administration, HR Policies, College Recruiting, Leadership Development, FMLA, Technical Recruiting, Interviews, Union, Employee Benefits, HR Consulting, Organizational..., Union Avoidance, Job Evaluation, Applicant Tracking..., Compensation & Benefit, Taleo, Employer Branding, Collective Bargaining, HR Transformation, Organizational..., Employment Law, Job Descriptions, Employee Training, Performance Appraisal
Education
Michigan State University 1998 — 2002
Human Resources
Target 2005 - Present
General Mills January 1999 - May 2004
Kraft Foods 1988 - 1998
Skills
Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., Food Packaging, Consumer Products, Retail Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Food Industry, Grocery, Manufacturing, Product Development, Product Innovation, FMCG, Food, Supply Chain
Education
Michigan State University 1980 — 1982
Master's degree, Packaging Engineering
Michigan State University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor's degree, Dairy Husbandry and Production
Scholle Packaging 2011 - Present
Scholle Corporation 2006 - 2011
Kraft Foods 2005 - 2005
The Coca-Cola Company 2001 - 2005
AC Humko 1996 - 2001
Viskase 1997 - 1998
Skills
Plastics, Packaging, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Sales Management, New Business Development, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering
Education
Michigan State University 1991 — 1997
Packaging, Packaging
ReachGlobal October 2007 - Present
Kraft General Foods June 1986 - September 2001
Kraft Foods September 1991 - May 2001
Nabisco Biscuit Company 1992 - 2001
M&M Mars June 1983 - August 1983
Skills
Public Speaking, Packaging
Education
Michigan State University 1984 — 1986
M.S., Food Science
Michigan State University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Packaging Engineering
Ferndale Laboratories July 2015 - Present
Ferndale Laboratories September 2011 - Present
Kraft Foods November 2010 - September 2011
Kraft Foods September 2008 - January 2011
Kraft Foods July 2007 - September 2008
Cadbury plc. June 2006 - December 2006
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Bayer HealthCare October 2014 - Present
Merck October 2012 - October 2014
Rockline Industries May 2009 - October 2012
Bacardi February 2007 - February 2009
Syngenta Crop Protection September 2003 - February 2007
Kraft Foods October 1999 - September 2003
L'Oreal 1998 - 2000
Kenpak 1997 - 1998
Skills
Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Product Development, Food Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Corrugated, Lean Manufacturing, Blow Molding, R&D, Plastics, Procurement, Quality System, Medical Devices, Product Innovation, Strategy, Supply Chain, GMP, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Michigan State University 1992 — 1997
BS, Packaging
Kroger August 2015 - Present
Bayer CropScience December 2003 - August 2015
Kraft Foods July 1999 - December 2003
Fisher Scientific July 1996 - June 1999
calico January 1995 - June 1996
Accra Pac Group, Inc. 1994 - 1994
Nestle USA 1992 - 1992
Skills
Product Development, Packaging, R&D, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Plastics, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Quality System, Consumer Products, New Business Development, Supply Chain
Education
Michigan State University 1988 — 1993
Packaging, Packaging
Private Residence July 2013 - August 2014
Olivea and Spuntino Restaurants November 2011 - July 2012
Kraft Foods November 2009 - July 2010
Visiting International Professionals Program, Michigan State University July 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Sales, Event Management, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, Hotels, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Catering, Hospitality Management, Microsoft Excel, Restaurants, Food, Menu Development, Facebook, Social Media, Culinary Skills, Microsoft Word, Food Industry, Food Safety, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Outlook, Time Management, HACCP, Food Service, Personal Chef Services, Passion for Quality, Sales Management, Love to Cook
Education
Johnson & Wales University 2010 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts, Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List
Michigan State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Industry Management
Mondelēz International July 2013 - Present
Mondelēz International January 2012 - June 2013
Kraft Foods October 2010 - January 2012
RJ Reynolds 2008 - October 2010
Newell Rubbermaid 2006 - 2007
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company 2001 - 2006
BBDO Chicago 1998 - 2001
Skills
Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Architecture, Brand Equity, FMCG, Marketing Management, Product Innovation, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Brand Development, Market Research, Strategy, Product Development, Advertising, Market Planning
Education
Michigan State University 1997 — 1998
Master of Arts, Advertising and Public Relations
The University of North Dakota 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Stoelting, A Vollrath Company November 2014 - Present
Sani Professional January 2013 - March 2014
PepsiCo Foodservice October 2008 - February 2012
PepsiCo FoodService October 2005 - October 2008
PepsiCo Foodservice September 2001 - October 2005
Frito Lay Foodservice February 1997 - September 2001
Sandoz Nutrition 1991 - 1996
Great American Fundraising 1989 - 1991
Procter & Gamble 1986 - 1989
Kraft Foods 1984 - 1986
Skills
Food, Cross-functional Team..., National Accounts, Leadership, Training, Sales Promotion, Food Service, Grocery, Direct Store Delivery, Consumer Products, IRI, Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, FMCG, Sales Operations, Market Planning, AC Nielsen, Sales Presentations, Management, Product Development, Strategy, Sales Management, Retail, Key Account Management, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, Selling, Account Management, CRM, Pricing, Distributors, P&L Management, Beverage Industry, Brand Management, P&L, Trade Marketing, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Customer Insight, Marketing Management, Food Industry, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Pricing Strategy, Profit, Direct Sales, Market Development, Ingredients, Catering
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1984
BA, Communications
Lansing Community College 1980 — 1982
Associate's degree, Communication and Media Studies
Pinckney Community Schools 1968 — 1980
High School, College Prep
Catholic Central
Womens Clothing July 2004 - Present
The Scotts Company September 2000 - December 2005
Aurora Foods February 1998 - August 2000
The Pillsbury Company January 1997 - January 1998
Philip Morris International August 1995 - January 1997
Kraft Foods 1993 - August 1995
Skills
Apparel, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Fashion, Market Planning, Merchandising, Wardrobe
Education
Miami University 1987 — 1991
BS, Marketing
Miami University 1987 — 1991
Mondelēz International October 2012 - Present
Nestle DSD April 2012 - October 2012
Nestle DSD March 2010 - March 2012
Kraft Foods September 2008 - February 2010
Kraft Foods October 2005 - August 2008
Kraft Foods August 2003 - September 2005
Kraft Foods July 2002 - July 2003
Kraft Foods February 2001 - June 2002
Kraft Foods June 1999 - January 2001
Education
Miami University 1995 — 1999
Marketing, Business
Kraft Foods 2004 - Present
McAndrew Public Relations 1991 - Present
Motorola Mobility 1995 - 1996
Edelman 1987 - 1991
Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Strategic Public..., Special Events..., Press Kit Development, Publicity, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Editing
Education
Miami University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor, Communications & Media Management
Sacred Heart of Mary High School 1977 — 1981
Kraft Foods June 2003 - Present
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Packaging Engineering, Strategic Planning, Packaging, Consumer Products, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Packaging Engineering
PepsiCo October 2013 - Present
Mondelēz International October 2012 - September 2013
Kraft Foods February 2007 - October 2012
Kraft Foods January 2001 - January 2007
Skills
Leadership, Food, Packaging, Commercialization, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation, Food Industry, Food Processing, R&D, HACCP
Education
Michigan State University
Packaging, Packaging
Shippensburg University
BSBA, Accounting & Finance
President, Boeing Latin America PresidentBoeing BrazilOctober 2011 - Present
PepsiCo 2008 - October 2011
McLarty Associates 2006 - 2009
Kraft Foods April 2006 - October 2008
Kraft Foods 2006 - 2008
Steel Hector & Davis LLP 2004 - 2005
US Department of State January 1974 - July 2004
U.S. Department of State 1974 - 2004
Skills
Public Policy
Education
University of Notre Dame Law School 1973 — 1974
ND, Law
Michigan State University 1969 — 1972
BA, Multidisciplinary Social Science
Nationwide Insurance December 2014 - Present
L Brands April 2013 - December 2014
Limited Brands January 2011 - April 2013
Limited Brands March 2009 - January 2011
Kraft Foods September 2008 - February 2009
Kraft Foods June 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Performance Management, Onboarding
Education
Miami University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science
Kraft Foods September 1979 - October 2009
Education
Michigan State University 1972 — 1976
BA, Marketing
Kellogg Company 2008 - Present
Kraft Foods October 2006 - August 2008
Hill's Pet Nutrition 2000 - 2006
Kellogg 1988 - 2000
Michigan State University 1987 - 1988
Skills
Food Processing, Commercialization, Food Science, Extrusion, Ingredients, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Customer Insight, Product Innovation, Food, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, GMP, Thermal processing, Nutritonal fortification, Chemistry, Product Development, Quality System, Microbiology, Continuous Improvement, Grocery, Process Engineering, Food Chemistry, Thermal Processing, Food Technology, Quality Assurance, Sensory Evaluation, Supply Chain, Flavors, Food Manufacturing, Formulation, Dairy, FMCG, Food Microbiology, Open Innovation, Bakery, Meat, SQF, Consumer Insight, IRI, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory, Raw Materials, Nielsen, Innovation Management, Snacks
Education
Nazareth 1990 — 1992
MA, Business Mangement
Michigan State University
BS, Food Science and Animal Science
IMS - Integrated Medical Systems International, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Spectrum Surgical February 2014 - January 2015
Life Systems, Inc. August 2013 - February 2014
Mondelez International August 2012 - August 2013
Kraft Foods December 2011 - August 2012
Kraft Foods June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Market Research, Sales, Medical Devices, Surgical Instruments, Surgical Device Sales, Endoscopy, Value Based Selling, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Selling Skills, Long-term Customer..., Finance, Personal Development, Personal Branding, Personal Finance, Communication Skills, Surgical Centers, Surgical Technology, Communication, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Sales Management, Team Leadership
Education
Michigan State University 2007 — 2011
B.S., Food Industry Management
Kraft Foods Group January 2013 - Present
Kraft Foods July 2011 - January 2013
Shearer's Foods, Inc. January 2011 - May 2011
Kerry Ingredients October 2009 - December 2010
Nestle Prepared Foods January 2009 - June 2009
University of Missouri 2006 - 2008
Skills
GMP, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Lean Manufacturing, Food, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Sop, Software Documentation, Quality System, Food Industry
Education
Michigan State University 2010 — 2013
Master of Science degree, Food Safety
University of Missouri 2003 — 2008
Bachelors, Food Science and Technology
Kellogg Company April 1995 - Present
Kraft Foods June 1988 - April 1995
Skills
Food Processing, Product Development, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Product Innovation, Food Industry, Process Equipment, Capital Projects, HACCP, R&D, Food Technology, Commercialization, Food Science, Food Packaging, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement
Education
Texas A&M University 1988 — 1990
MS, Engineering
Michigan State University 1984 — 1988
Kraft Foods June 1996 - Present
Skills
Food Industry, Consumer Products
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1990 — 1991
MBA, Business
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Michigan State University 1972 — 1976
B A in Accounting
Mondelēz International October 2012 - Present
Kraft Foods February 2010 - October 2012
Kraft Foods May 2008 - February 2010
Kraft Foods June 2006 - May 2008
Global Pharma Supply Group (G.P.S.G at Johnson & Johnson) January 2006 - June 2006
Michigan State University January 2002 - December 2005
Michigan State University September 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Packaging, R&D, Product Development, Six Sigma, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Supply Chain Management, GMP, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Packaging, Consumer Products, Quality System, Product Innovation, SPC, Food, Commercialization, 5S, Food Manufacturing, Food Science, Food Processing, TPM, Corrugated
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2007
Packaging Science
Estee Lauder Co - Clinique 2011 - Present
Estee Lauder Co - M.A.C. Cosmetics 2007 - 2011
Revlon 2003 - 2006
Kraft Foods 2002 - 2003
Kraft Foods 1997 - 2002
Abbott Laboratories 1993 - 1997
Skills
Beauty Industry, Packaging, Cosmetics, Product Development, Personal Care, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Luxury Goods, Consumer Products, Skin Care, Brand Management, Product Innovation, International Marketing, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Customer Insight, FMCG, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy
Education
New York University, Stern School of Business 1999 — 2002
MBA, Marketing & Finance
Michigan State University 1987 — 1992
BS, Packaging
HAVI Global Solutions December 2011 - Present
Kraft Foods October 1998 - November 2011
Union Camp Corporation 1996 - 1999
O.M. Scotts and Sons 1995 - 1995
Skills
Consumer Products, Packaging Engineering, Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Food Packaging, FMCG, Leadership, Product Innovation, Strategy, Supply Chain, Food Industry, GMP, Manufacturing, Product Development
Education
Michigan State University 1992 — 1996
BS, Packaging Engineering
Kraft Foods May 2007 - Present
Hospira May 2004 - May 2007
Abbott Laboratories January 2004 - May 2004
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging Science