Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Industry: Health food company

Description

Lifeway Foods is an American health food company selling kefir founded in 1986. Headquarters: Morton Grove, IL CEO: Julie Smolyansky (Jun 2002–) Revenue: 137.2 million USD (2015) Subsidiaries: Golden Guernsey Dairy, LLC,

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Lifeway Foods, Inc. Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Sabina Syed Sabina Syed Greater Chicago Area Details
Sabina Syed's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience October 2011 - November 2013
Job Graphic Designer at MOTIV8 Agency
Industry Design
Experience
MOTIV8 Agency   November 2014 - Present
Freelance Graphic Design  January 2014 - Present
Crate and Barrel  February 2014 - July 2014
Medline Industries, Inc.   2014 - 2014
McNabb LLC   June 2013 - December 2013
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   October 2011 - November 2013
MF Global  May 2011 - August 2011
Fresenius Medical Care  August 2008 - October 2010
University of Illinois Chicago  September 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Dreamweaver, Email Marketing, Web Design, Layout, InDesign, Graphics, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Photography, Illustrator, Illustration, Mac, Posters, Advertising, Graphic Design

Education
Illinois Institute of Art   2009 — 2011
Associate of Science, Graphic Design

University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor, Liberal Arts & Sciences; English/Pre-Health

Jeremy Mathis Jeremy Mathis Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Jeremy Mathis's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Blow Mold Operator at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Machinery
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2014 - Present
United Flooring, Inc   October 2013 - April 2014
Mantel Machine Products, Inc.   April 2011 - March 2013
US Army  August 2007 - February 2011

Skills
Precision Machining, Military Experience, Inventory Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Staff Supervision, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Security Clearance, Blueprint Reading, Customer Service, New Business Development, Machining, Leadership, Team Leadership, Marketing, Training, Team Building

Education
Herzing University-Brookfield   2012 — 2013
Associate Degree (ASBM), Business Management, 3.3GPA

Max Kozhemyakov Max Kozhemyakov Mundelein, Illinois Details
Max Kozhemyakov's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience January 2005 - March 2010
Job Digital Marketing Specialist at Medline Industries, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Medline Industries, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
Analytics8  March 2015 - July 2015
UL DQS Inc  November 2013 - February 2015
Veeam Software  September 2010 - November 2013
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   January 2005 - March 2010

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, E-commerce, Social Media, SEO, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Trade Shows, Facebook Marketing, Advertising, Management, Newsletters, Web Analytics, SEO copywriting, Social Media Measurement, Spiceworks, Facebook, Twitter, Event Based Marketing, Social Media..., B2B, SharePoint Designer, SharePoint, Constant Contact, Cycling, Endurance, Triathlon, Promotions, endurance sports

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2000 — 2005
Bachelors, Marketing, Management

Corin Casablanca Corin Casablanca Greater Chicago Area Details
Corin Casablanca's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience August 2012 - October 2012
Job Graphic Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Inter-Continental Trading USA INC.   November 2012 - August 2013
Castle Bldrs   July 2012 - August 2013
Gypsy's Gourmet Goodies   June 2013 - June 2013
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   August 2012 - October 2012
Schaumburg Business Association  January 2012 - March 2012
White Castle  May 2010 - March 2011
Walmart  June 2007 - 2009

Skills
Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Vector Illustration, Logo Design, Advertising, Information Graphics, Adobe Software, Flash Animation, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Thinking in 3D, Package Design, POP Displays, POS, Branding & Identity, Publications, Designing Marketing..., Open to New Ideas, Color Concepts, Food Packaging, Organization, Packaging, Image Editing, Collateral, Typography, Digital Photography, Enthusiasm to learn, Drawing, Flyers, Banners, Photography, Business Cards, Layout, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Corporate Identity, Mac, Visual Communication, Flash, Image Manipulation, Brochures, Art Direction

Education
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg   2009 — 2012
Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Huntley High School

Michelle Koularmanis Michelle Koularmanis Morton Grove, Illinois Details
Michelle Koularmanis's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience November 2013 - April 2014
Job Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
Industry Chemicals
Experience
Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.   April 2014 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   November 2013 - April 2014
Valent BioSciences  April 2010 - February 2013
Tampico Beverages  August 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Regulatory Affairs, Agrochemicals, Regulatory Submissions, Crop Protection, Chemistry, GMP, GLP, Analytical Chemistry, R&D, Biotechnology, HPLC, Validation, Agriculture, Lifesciences, Formulation, Pharmaceutical Industry

Education
Universidad del Valle de México   2000 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Pharmaceutical, Biological, Chemistry

Brenda Y. Robles Brenda Y. Robles Chicago, Illinois Details
Brenda Y. Robles's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience March 2008 - December 2013
Job Human Resources Professional
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Invesco US  January 2015 - March 2015
Perspectives Charter Schools  July 2014 - September 2014
S&C Electric Company  September 2013 - June 2014
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   March 2008 - December 2013
Children's Home + Aid Society of Illinois   October 2005 - June 2007
Law Office of Victor Armendariz   2004 - 2005

Skills
Human Resources, Training, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Affirmative Action, Employee Training, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, New Hire Orientations, Job Analysis, Budgets, Organizational..., Interviews, Customer Service, Emergency Management, Succession Planning, Hiring, College Recruiting, Career Development, Talent Acquisition, ADP Payroll, Screening, FMLA, Resume Writing, HAACP Practioner, SQF, E-Verify

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   2012 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies- Human Resource Development & Sociology

Wilbur Wright College   2003 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Natasha Rogachevsky Natasha Rogachevsky Greater Chicago Area Details
Natasha Rogachevsky's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Marketing Associate at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   July 2013 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2010 - June 2013
U.S. Census Bureau   April 2010 - June 2010
Imperial Distributors, Inc.   March 2009 - August 2009
Hamilton Communications  November 2008 - March 2009

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Highly detail oriented, Time Management, Logistics, Management, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Windows & Mac operating..., Social Networking, Facebook, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Photography, Microsoft Word, Trade Shows, Product Demonstration, Coordinating Events

Education
Roosevelt University   2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing and Management

Columbia College Chicago   2007 — 2009
BA, Marketing Communicaton

Serge Poltinnikov Serge Poltinnikov Buffalo Grove, Illinois Details
Serge Poltinnikov's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Director Global Business Development at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   June 2011 - Present
Poltinnik, INC.   December 2005 - May 2011
Peck Financial   2006 - 2009
JST Sales America, Inc.   February 2001 - September 2005

Skills
Marketing, Logistics, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Strategy, Team Building, Project Portfolio..., Project Planning, Budgets, Management Consulting, Financial Analysis, Leadership, Management, Problem Solving, Change Management, Social Media, International Project..., International Business, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Business Development, Vendor Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Transaction Sourcing, Team Leadership, Analysis, Sales, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Market Research, Venture Capital, Social Media Marketing, International Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Communications

Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management   2009 — 2011
MBA, International Business Managment

Business School Sao Paulo   2010 — 2010
MB, International Business Development

Belaruski Dziarzhauny Universitet   1992 — 1996
Bachelor, International Law

Engineering Academy, Moscow   1984 — 1988
B.S., Civil Engineering

Todd West Todd West Greater Chicago Area Details
Todd West's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience April 2015 - Present
Job VP Operations at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   April 2015 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   November 2011 - Present
Starfruit Cafe - Lifeway Kefir   August 2009 - Present
Starbucks Coffee Company  September 2001 - February 2009
Starbucks Coffee Company  September 2001 - December 2004
Kozmo.com  January 1999 - June 2001
Safelite  1998 - 1999
Safelite  May 1994 - January 1998
Safelite  March 1991 - May 1994
UPS  1987 - 1991

Skills
Logistics, Multi-Unit Management, National Accounts, Strategy, Retail, Supply Chain, Operations Management, P&L Management, Profit, Management Consulting, Project Planning, Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Team Building, Recruiting, Budgets, Business Development, Sales, Sales Management, Franchising, Inventory Management, Management, Forecasting, New Business Development, Fire Management, Start-ups

Education
The Ohio State University

Courtney Skells Courtney Skells Greater Chicago Area Details
Courtney Skells's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Social Media Community Manager | Digital Marketing | SEO | Content Marketing | Strategy & Planning
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   September 2014 - Present
Alpaytac Public Relations & Marketing Communications  January 2014 - September 2014
Bohlsen Group  June 2013 - January 2014
Author Solutions Inc.  March 2012 - June 2013
Yellow Pages Group / Groupe Pages Jaunes – Canada   January 2011 - March 2012
AuthorHouse  September 2008 - February 2012
Traders Point Christian Church  October 2010 - January 2011
Indiana University Student Media   2007 - 2008

Skills
Layout, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Newsletters, Graphic Design, Typography, Illustrator, Graphics, Illustration, Publishing, Logo Design, Copywriting, Editing, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, Books, Media Relations, Manage Client..., WordPress, SEO, Copy Editing, Publicity, Advertising, Marketing, Blogging, Web Content, Digital Marketing, AP Style, Press Releases

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism

Eugene Katz Eugene Katz Greater Chicago Area Details
Eugene Katz's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience June 2011 - July 2012
Job Managing Director at D.A. Davidson & Co.
Industry Investment Banking
Experience
D.A. Davidson & Co.   September 2012 - Present
Hovde Financial  September 1997 - September 2012
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   June 2011 - July 2012
MRL  April 2008 - July 2012
CenTrust Bank  April 2006 - August 2009

Skills
Mergers, Capital Raising, Divestitures, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Venture Capital, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Investment Banking, Financial Analysis, Capital Markets, Investments, Banking

Education
Babson College   1994 — 1997
B.S., Finance

Fallon Fleyshman Morgan Fallon Fleyshman Morgan Greater Chicago Area Details
Fallon Fleyshman Morgan's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Trade Marketing at Lifeway Foods
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   January 2009 - Present

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   1999 — 2003
BS, Marketing, Management, and International Studies

Amy Feldman Amy Feldman Greater Chicago Area Details
Amy Feldman's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience June 2009 - October 2011
Job
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Enjoy Life Natural Brands, LLC  September 2015 - Present
KeHE Distributors  May 2014 - August 2015
KeHE Distributors Inc  October 2011 - May 2014
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   June 2009 - October 2011
POM Wonderful  June 2007 - February 2009
POM Wonderful  2005 - 2007
Kendall College  January 2006 - December 2006
Ready Pac Produce  2004 - 2005
Gung -Ho Chinese Foods   2003 - 2004
CROSSMARK  2001 - 2003

Skills
Taught college level..., United Produce..., Ad Agency and..., New Business Development, Management, Brokers, Managerial Finance, Grocery, Consumer Products, Sales Management, FMCG, Key Account Development, Food, National Accounts, Retail, Direct Store Delivery, Distributors, Key Account Management

Education
Golden Gate University   1999 — 2001
MBA, Marketing

Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business   1993 — 1997
BBA, Food Marketing

Kendall College
Certificate, Baking and Pastry

Second City Improv Classes
Completed Levels A-D in Improv Program

Mariah Grashoff Mariah Grashoff Chicago, Illinois Details
Mariah Grashoff's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience May 2012 - July 2013
Job Associate Business Manager at Acosta Sales & Marketing
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Acosta Sales & Marketing  February 2015 - Present
Raw Foods International- RAAW Juices™   January 2014 - October 2014
KeHE Distributors/Tree of Life   June 2009 - August 2013
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2012 - July 2013

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Consumer Products, Sales, Facebook, Twitter, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Mac/PC proficient, Hospitality, Marketing, Social Networking, Restaurants, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Management, Time Management, Event Management, Leadership, Account Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Public Speaking

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Communications, Graduated May 2013

Joliet Catholic Academy

Emily A. Kean, MBA, RDN Emily A. Kean, MBA, RDN Greater Chicago Area Details
Emily A. Kean, MBA, RDN's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Nutrition Marketing Coordinator at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   October 2014 - Present
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County   January 2015 - May 2015
Georgia Southern University  August 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Event Planning, Research, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Higher Education, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Health Education, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Program Development, Public Health, Student Affairs, Nutrikids software, ServSafe

Education
Dominican University   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Dietetic Intern

Georgia Southern University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nutrition and Food Science- Dietetics

Elizabethtown College

Harrisburg Area Community College

Ankit Pathak Ankit Pathak Chicago, Illinois Details
Ankit Pathak's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience May 2013 - April 2014
Job Technical Recruiter & Sourcing Specialist at TEKsystems
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
TEKsystems  June 2015 - Present
Entertainment Cruises Inc.  August 2014 - May 2015
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2013 - April 2014
Teavana  July 2012 - May 2013
AnswersMedia  March 2012 - June 2012
Loyola University Chicago  January 2012 - May 2012
Unified Student Government Association   September 2011 - January 2012
Westmont Chamber of Commerce   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Marketing, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Management, Sales, Customer Service, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Advertising, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Technical Recruiting, Customer Retention, Display Advertising, Selling, Event Management, Public Speaking

Education
Roosevelt University   2013 — 2015
Marketing, Business

College of DuPage   2012 — 2013
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Loyola University of Chicago   2011 — 2012
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Waubonsie Valley High School   2007 — 2011

Ashley Prete Ashley Prete Chicago, Illinois Details
Ashley Prete's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Associate at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   August 2015 - Present
KIND Healthy Snacks  April 2014 - Present
Baume and Brix   January 2013 - June 2013
Zipcar  September 2011 - November 2012
American Eagle Outfitters  September 2011 - November 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago  August 2009 - August 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago  May 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Branding, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Public Relations, Photoshop, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Creative Writing, InDesign, Graphic Design, Market Research, Press Releases, Photography, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Event Planning

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Communications & English

WK Yee WK Yee Greater Chicago Area Details
WK Yee's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience February 2007 - May 2015
Job IT Manager/Systems/Network Administrator
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   February 2007 - May 2015
Elkay Manufacturing  November 2006 - February 2007
BMMK, LLC   November 2001 - November 2006
University of Illinois at Chicago  1999 - 2001

Skills
Servers, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Help Desk Support, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Windows Server, Windows System..., Network Administration, Management, Microsoft Operating..., IT Hardware Support, Software Documentation, Team Management, Technical Support, SOP development, Disaster Recovery, ERP Implementations, User Training, SOP authoring, Telecommunications..., Mac OS, Business Analysis

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1997 — 2001
BSc., Electrical Engineering

Kolej KDU   1994 — 1997
Diploma, Telecommunications and Computer Engineering

Jeff Wagoner Jeff Wagoner Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Jeff Wagoner's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience August 2012 - July 2013
Job President Xyience Energy Foods Division at Big Red, Inc.
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Big Red, Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Frozen Food Brand Consulting, LLC   July 2015 - September 2015
Spring Creek Holdings LLC   July 2013 - July 2015
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   August 2012 - July 2013
Kemp's LLC  August 2000 - August 2012
Wells Enterprises  September 1994 - September 2000
Blue Bell Creameries  August 1986 - September 1994

Skills
Food, Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Key Account Development, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, Product Development, International Sales, Natural Foods, Supermarkets, Merchandising, Brand Licensing, Logistics Management, Production Management, Production Planning, Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts, Frozen Food, Retail Brokerage, Distributors, Wholesale Operations, P&L Management, Sales Force Development, Syndicated Data, Military Commissaries..., Private Label, Frozen Novelties, Shelf Stable, DSD, Dairy Products, Cultured Dairy Products, Club Stores, Convenience Stores, Co-packing, Multi-channel Marketing, Specialty Retail, Gluten Free, CPG Sales, Snacks, Social Media Marketing, Contract Negotiation, International Business, Foodservice Distribution

Education
Baylor University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Baylor University   1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Esther Choy Esther Choy Greater Chicago Area Details
Esther Choy's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Designer at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Design
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   June 2014 - Present
{esta}lystic Designs   September 2012 - Present
Progressive System Networks   October 2012 - June 2014
Market M   March 2013 - March 2014
Fusiana Jewelry   November 2012 - February 2013
Truong Enterprises   March 2011 - August 2012
American Color  September 2009 - March 2011
Chinese American Service League  September 2009 - November 2010
Scott Byron & Co.   May 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Web Design, Logo Design, Interaction Design, Adobe Premiere Pro, Advertising, Creative Direction, Premiere, Marketing, Email Marketing, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Graphics, Packaging, Social Media

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2004 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Fine and Applied Art

E. Elizabeth Weiner E. Elizabeth Weiner Chicago, Illinois Details
E. Elizabeth Weiner's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience May 2011 - March 2012
Job Masters in Public Policy Candidate at The University of Chicago
Industry Public Policy
Experience
The University of Chicago  September 2014 - Present
Jewish United Fund  March 2012 - June 2014
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2011 - March 2012
Edw. C. Levy Co.   December 2010 - March 2012
Bennet For Colorado  September 2009 - November 2010
Office of Senator Olympia Snowe   June 2009 - July 2009
American Israeli Political Affairs Committee   June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Research, Government Relations, Community Outreach, Writing Skills, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Customer Relations, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Negotiation, Blogging, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing, Social Media, Writing

Education
Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago   2014 — 2016
Master of Public Policy

The University of Chicago   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, MPP Candidate at the University of Chicago

Colorado College   2005 — 2009
BA, History

Vince Bozman Vince Bozman Greater Chicago Area Details
Vince Bozman's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Director of Operations & Business Development at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   November 2013 - Present
Starfruit Cafe  March 2012 - Present
Starfruit Cafe  August 2009 - March 2012
zig Ideas  November 2008 - August 2009
Starbucks Coffee Company  September 2007 - November 2008
Starbucks Coffee Company  October 2005 - September 2007
Starbucks Coffee Company  September 2002 - September 2005

Skills
Retail, Merchandising, Management, Process Improvement, Profit, Event Planning, Program Management, Strategic Planning

Education
Central Michigan University   1996 — 2000
Commercial Business Management

shelly cohen shelly cohen Greater New York City Area Details
shelly cohen's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience March 2014 - Present
Job VP Sales at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   March 2014 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   October 2012 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   July 2011 - November 2012
stonyfield farm  1999 - December 2010
The Dannon Company  February 1991 - December 1999

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   1978 — 1982
BA, Political Science

Memorial High School

Derek Miller Derek Miller Greater Chicago Area Details
Derek Miller's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Vice President of Communications at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   January 2014 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   December 2009 - December 2013

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Budgets, Integrated Marketing, E-commerce, Facebook, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Marketing, Management, Online Advertising, Blogging, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, Ionic Liquids, Interactive Marketing, Kung Fu, Trade Shows, SEM, Digital Strategy, Brand Management, Google Analytics

Education
University of Arkansas

Julie Smolyansky Julie Smolyansky Greater Chicago Area Details
Julie Smolyansky's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience June 2002 - Present
Job President, CEO, Director at Lifeway Foods, Inc
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Honor Diaries Documentary   October 2013 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc  June 2002 - Present
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   April 1997 - June 2002
Care Works   September 1996 - April 1997

Skills
Public Speaking, Natural Foods, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Product Development, Social Media, Grocery, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Fundraising, Sales, Brand Development, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, International Business, Online Marketing, Food, Brand Management

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Lucy Butka Lucy Butka Greater Chicago Area Details
Lucy Butka's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience May 2013 - July 2014
Job Art Director
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Freelance  October 2014 - Present
DDB  July 2014 - September 2014
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2013 - July 2014
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts  September 2012 - May 2013
Groupon  May 2012 - September 2012
Pastoral  February 2010 - February 2012
Center for Economic Progress  November 2009 - February 2010
LIFT-Evanston  June 2009 - August 2009
Center for Economic Progress  2009 - 2009

Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Facebook, Copywriting, Public Relations, Editing, Newsletters, Salesforce.com, Web Design, E-commerce, Management, Sales, Community Outreach, Project Management, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications

Education
Northwestern University   2012 — 2013
Advertising Creative Sequence

University of Michigan   2005 — 2009
BA, Communication Studies

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2007 — 2008
Humanities

Bruce D. King Bruce D. King Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Bruce D. King's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience May 2007 - October 2008
Job National Sales Director at La Maison le Grand
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
La Maison le Grand   June 2015 - Present
Pioneer Sales Consultants LLC   June 2015 - Present
Jane's Dough Foods - Donatos   2014 - 2015
Sunny Delight Beverages Co.  2008 - 2014
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   May 2007 - October 2008
Penta Water   2006 - 2006
Hansen Beverage Company  February 2005 - December 2005
Horizon Organic Dairy   2000 - 2004

Skills
Grocery, Consumer Products, IRI, P&L Management, National Accounts, Key Account Development, FMCG, Sales Management, Team Building, Food, Sales Operations, Sales, Direct Store Delivery, Shopper Marketing, Distributors, Negotiation, Merchandising, Forecasting, Natural Foods, Pricing, Management, Trade Marketing, Business Planning, AC Nielsen, Brokers, Budgets, Key Account Management, Account Management, Vending, Food Service, Retail, New Business Development, Selling, Category Management, Promotions, Food & Beverage, Food Industry, Start-ups, Market Analysis, Foodservice, Organic Products, Broker management, Club channel, Competitive Analysis, Public Speaking, Club, Mass Merchandise, Leadership, Business Development, Direct Sales

Education
Kent State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing and Business Management

Alexander Narod Alexander Narod Greater Chicago Area Details
Alexander Narod's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience 1998 - Present
Job President at Alexander Narod CPA PC
Industry Accounting
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   1998 - Present
Alexander Narod CPA PC   August 1986 - Present

Skills
Accounting, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, CPA, Financial Reporting, Tax Preparation, Budgets, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Process Improvement, Tax Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Auditing, Tax, Leadership, Payroll, Financial Analysis, SEC filings, QuickBooks, Change Management, Business Strategy, Tax Research, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Internal Controls, Microsoft Office, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Returns, Tax Law, Management Consulting, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Finance, Microsoft Word, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Partnership Taxation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Bookkeeping, LLC, Preparation, Business Valuation, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Strategic Financial..., Finance, Accounts Receivable, Sales Tax, Accounting Research

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor's degree, Accounting

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BACHELOR, ACCOUNTING

Missy Senffner Missy Senffner Greater Chicago Area Details
Missy Senffner's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Project Manager at Lifeway Foods, Inc.
Industry Retail
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   November 2013 - Present
Starfruit Cafe  April 2009 - November 2013
Fresh Choice, LLC   September 2006 - April 2009
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare  May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Retail

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Management

Jeronimo Herrera Jeronimo Herrera Greater Chicago Area Details
Jeronimo Herrera's Lifeway Foods, Inc. Experience 2010 - Present
Job N\​A
Industry Food Production
Experience
Lifeway Foods, Inc.   2010 - Present

Education
Oakton Community College