Milk Specialties Company
Industry: Company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Eden Prairie, MN CEO: David Lenzmeier (Dec 2011–) Founded: 1953 Subsidiary: Edan Naturals LLC
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Skills
Teamwork, Leadership, Event Planning, Time Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Research, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Sales, Social Media, Analysis, Communication
Education
Central High School
Central High School
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Westosha Central High School
Milk Specialties Global January 2014 - Present
Milk Specialties Global September 2012 - December 2013
Milk Specialties Company July 2011 - August 2012
Milk Specialties Company February 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Ingredients, Food, Dairy, Sports Nutrition, Consumer Products, Food Industry, Food Processing, Cross-functional Team..., Key Account Development, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Nutrition, Food Science, Purchasing, Product Development, Production Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Account Management, GMP, Nutraceuticals, Supply Chain Management, Sales, P&L Management, Sales Management, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, International Sales, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Grocery, Management, Negotiation, Quality Assurance, Sales Operations, R&D, FMCG, Flavors, Key Account Management, Direct Sales, Food Safety, New Business Development, HACCP, Team Building, Packaging, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Pricing, Raw Materials
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Gamma2, Inc October 2014 - Present
Maggianos September 2012 - October 2014
Milk Specialties Company July 2007 - December 2007
Victoria's Secret June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Sales, Weight Training, Technology, Creative Problem Solving, Money Management, Cooking, Event Planning, Organizational..., Nutrition, Writing, Reliability, Customer Service, Fitness, Food & Beverage, Health, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Social Networking, Quality Control, Restaurants, Wellness
Education
Benedictine University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Nutrition Sciences
College of DuPage
Scott & White Healthcare April 2008 - March 2015
Scott & White Healthcare August 2013 - February 2014
Allergan 2005 - March 2008
PPD 2002 - 2005
Waisman Biomanufacturing 2000 - 2002
Milk Specialties Company 1999 - 2000
Skills
Microbiology, Virology, Aseptic Processing, Biotechnology, LIMS, Aseptic Technique, Laboratory, Bacteriology, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, LIS, Lean Manufacturing, Audit, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Experience, Designing a laboratory, Immunofluorescence, Computers, Technical Writing, Client Liason, Procedure Development, Computer System..., Budgets, A3, Project Planning, Environmental Monitoring, Sterilization, CAPA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cleaning Validation, Quality Control, Infectious Diseases, Regulatory Affairs, Technology Transfer, Life Sciences, GLP, Clinical Research, SOP, Validation
Education
ESC region 12 2015 — 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree
El Camino College 1990 — 1995
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Milk Specialties Company December 2014 - July 2015
Great Lakes cheese December 2011 - December 2014
Alutiiq July 2009 - May 2011
Naval Service Training Command, Allutiq August 2008 - June 2009
Penske Truck Leasing March 2008 - July 2008
US Navy June 2002 - August 2007
Skills
Training, Organizational..., Operations Management, Leadership Development, Team Building, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Project Management, Production Management, Process Improvement, HACCP, Team Leadership, Leadership, Employee Relations, Quality Assurance, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Management, Microsoft Office, Food Safety, FDA GMP, Military
Education
Webster University 2009 — 2010
Master, Management & Leadreship
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2005 — 2006
BS, Work Force Education
Milk Specialties Company January 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company September 2013 - December 2014
Exact Scientific Services August 2008 - July 2013
Biolife Plasma Services April 2008 - August 2008
Udder Health Systems March 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Microbiology, Real Time PCR, ICP-MS, Biosolids, Dairy Mastitis Testing, Media Quality Control, qPCR, Chemistry, Quality Control, USP Methods, AOAC Methods, FDA-BAM Methods, Drinking Waters, Surface Waters, Johnes ELISA, Food Allergen ELISA's, Quality Assurance, LIMS, GMP, Media Preparation, Environmental..., FTIR, ELISA, Food Microbiology
Education
Trinity Western University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Biology
Highland Community College 2000 — 2001
Sterling Technologies Biosolutions September 2013 - Present
South Dakota State University January 2014 - May 2015
South Dakota State University January 2012 - May 2015
Milk Specialties Company May 2014 - August 2014
South Dakota State University - Dairy Plant January 2012 - December 2013
Glanbia Global Ingredients (US) May 2013 - August 2013
Swiss Valley Farms May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Time Management, Organization, Dairy, Quality Assurance, Mentoring, Programming, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Microbiology, Animal Nutrition, Cheese, Chemistry, Event Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Research, Sanitation, Teamwork, Youth Development
Education
South Dakota State University 2015 — 2017
Masters of Science, Dairy Science
South Dakota State University 2011 — 2015
Dairy Manufacturing, Minor: Business, Food Safety, Dairy Science, 3.5
Norfolk High School 2007 — 2011
Milk Specialties Company October 2013 - Present
ImmuCell Corp July 2010 - October 2013
Iowa State University August 2007 - July 2009
APC, Inc May 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Agribusiness, Dairy, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Welfare, Veterinary, Science, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Vaccines, Management, Sales Management
Education
Iowa State University 2009 — 2014
PhD, Animal Physiology
Iowa State University 2007 — 2009
M.S., Animal Physiology
Iowa State University 2005 — 2007
B.S., Animal Science
Barhyte Specialty Foods March 2015 - Present
Leprino Foods August 2014 - February 2015
Milk Specialties Company March 2014 - June 2014
South Dakota State University January 2012 - February 2014
SDSU Davis Dairy Plant May 2012 - August 2012
South Dakota State University August 2011 - December 2011
South Dakota State University August 2010 - December 2011
La Belle Slimming & Skin Clinic June 2009 - December 2009
A P Dairy Development Co-operative Federation Ltd, Vijaya Milk Product Factory January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Food Microbiology, Food Science, Microbiology, Dairy, Food Safety, HACCP, Laboratory, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, Food, Dairy Products, GMP, Fermentation, Sanitation, Membrane Separations, Scanning Electron..., Atomic Force Microscopy, Food Processing, Ingredients, Food Technology, HPLC, Chemistry
Education
South Dakota State University
Master's degree, Dairy Science, 3.7
South Dakota State University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Food Science - Transfer
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University
Post Graduate Diploma, Food Analysis & Quality Control
Osmania University
Bachelor's degree, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Milk Specialties Company May 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company March 2015 - May 2015
Milk Specialties Company November 2013 - March 2015
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage August 2012 - November 2013
Essentia Health June 2011 - July 2012
Allstate Peterbilt June 2010 - September 2010
Intercomp May 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Sales Operations, Loans, Finance, Credit, Banking, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Zurich North America April 2014 - Present
OfficeMax January 2012 - March 2014
Castle Bank January 2006 - January 2012
Fifth Third Bank March 2005 - December 2005
Milk Specialties Company May 2001 - March 2005
Enesco October 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Project Management, Customer Retention, Creative Direction, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Email Strategy, Customer Research, Budgets, Sales Rep Training, Catalog Development, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Event Management, Event Planning, Product Development, Managing Media Relations
Education
North Central College
Bachelor's, Marketing
Milk Specialties Company December 2010 - Present
Robt Morgan, Inc. November 2002 - December 2010
Edgar County Bank and Trust Company August 2000 - November 2002
Skills
Benefits Administration, Process Improvement, Outlook, Budgets, Payroll, HRIS, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Employee Relations, Purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Onboarding, SAP
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2010 — 2011
MS, Consumer Affairs
Eastern Illinois University 2008 — 2009
BA, BGS, Business Administration minor
Lake Land College 2007 — 2008
AAS, Business Administration
Milk Specialties Company May 2015 - Present
Ever Cat Fuels, LLC March 2014 - May 2015
Buffalo Wild Wings December 2010 - January 2014
Enterprise Rent-A-Car May 2013 - August 2013
180 Degrees October 2011 - April 2012
American Excelsior Co June 2010 - August 2010
Field to Fork May 2008 - August 2009
Trattoria Stefanos June 2007 - August 2009
Ilritrovo Neapolitan Pizzeria March 2007 - June 2009
Duke of Devon English Pub and Eatery December 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality, Sales Management, Business Development, Restaurants, Procurement, Manufacturing, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Contract Negotiation, Logistics, Market Analysis, Direct Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Briess Malt & Ingredients Co. May 2012 - Present
Milk Specialties Company March 2006 - January 2012
Fromm Family Foods September 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Lean Production,..., Ingredients, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, Food, Food Industry, Management, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Science, Dairy, Dairy Products, Food Manufacturing, GMP, Quality System
Education
Lakeshore Technical College 2010 — 2015
Completing Associates Degree, Manufacturing Management
West Bend East High School 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma, General Studies
USC Consulting Group 2008 - Present
Milk Specialties Company 2014 - 2015
Milk Specialties Company 2014 - 2015
USC Consulting Group 2006 - 2008
USC Consulting Group 2005 - 2006
Skills
PMP, Business Process..., Business Transformation, Management Consulting, PMO, Operations Excellence, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, P&L Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Cross Functional Team..., Leadership, Cost Reduction..., ERP, MRP, Management, Quality Assurance, Operational Excellence, Program Management, Process Improvement
Education
Long Island University, Southampton Campus 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management
Malmö University 2000 — 2001
Pre-Law, Human Rights Law
UOP June 2014 - June 2015
TransCanada May 2013 - August 2013
Milk Specialties Company July 2012 - December 2012
Tom's Food Market May 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, AutoCAD, Process Safety, Pumps, Process Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Process Simulation, Process Control, Instrumentation, P, Microsoft Office, Aspen HYSYS, PowerPoint, P&ID, Factory, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Michigan Technological University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering, 3.10
Suttons Bay High School 2005 — 2009
High School/Secondary Diploma Programs, 3.75
Milk Specialties Company May 2014 - Present
Qumu Corporation - through Laboratory Staffing January 2014 - March 2014
General Mills - through Laboratory Staffing September 2013 - October 2013
Milk Specialties Global - through Lab Support August 2013 - September 2013
Milk Specialties Global - through Lab Support January 2013 - April 2013
Lab Support, a division of On Assignment 2012 - 2012
CSM Bakery Products April 2011 - December 2011
Ampac February 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Document Management, LIMS, Technical Documentation, Sop, GMP, Time Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Leadership, Employee Training, Client Liaison, Database Administration, Analytical Reasoning, Strong Work Ethic, Customer Service
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2014
Health/Health Care Administration/Management - Long Term Care
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 1991 — 1992
Business Administration and Management, General
Milk Specialties Company December 2013 - Present
Valspar April 2012 - December 2013
Arizant, Inc January 2007 - April 2012
Zomax, Inc 2003 - 2007
Technical Industrial Sales January 2001 - January 2003
Best Buy February 2000 - January 2001
Funco Inc January 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Inventory Management, Auditing, Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Audit, Cost, Account Reconciliation, Excel, Outlook, Access, Six Sigma, General Ledger, Lean Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Word, Forecasting, Accounting, Inventory Control, Cost Analysis, Process Improvement, ERP, Manufacturing, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Cost Accounting, Lotus Notes, Cost Reduction, Continuous Improvement, Fixed Assets, Variance Analysis, Essbase, Physical Inventory, Supply Chain, Capital Budgeting, Quality System, Purchasing, Business Analysis, Inventory, Cycle Counting, Journal Entries, Materials Management, Ad Hoc Reporting, Inventory Analysis, Java-based NetBeans, Visual Basic, Python, SQL, Oracle 11i & Analytics, Budgets
Education
Augsburg College 1997 — 2003
BA, Accounting, Business, MIS
Mankato State University 1995 — 1996
General college courses
Normandale Community College 1994 — 1995
Post Secondary High School Education
Milk Specialties Company May 2015 - Present
GameFace LLC September 2014 - Present
Northwest Respiratory Services May 2013 - May 2015
Northwest Respiratory Services May 2012 - May 2013
Board of Executives August 2011 - May 2012
Northwest Respiratory Services May 2011 - May 2012
Northwest Respiratory Services May 2010 - May 2011
Northwest Respiratory Services May 2009 - May 2010
Eagan Parks and Rec May 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Supply Chain Management, Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Management, Time Management, Managing Deadlines, Deadline Driven, Making Deadlines, Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Data Analysis, Retail, Event Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2010 — 2012
Management, Management, Senior
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
BME, Sales and Marketing, Senior
Milk Specialties Company 2011 - Present
Merlin Development, an R & D and product development firm 2004 - 2011
The Pillsbury Company 1995 - 2002
Frito-Lay 1988 - 1990
Skills
Product Development, Creative Problem Solving, Cost Savings Strategies, Project Management
Education
Texas Tech University
BS, Food Technology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS, Food Science
Natural Made Easy January 2014 - Present
Associated Financial Group July 2013 - December 2014
Milk Specialties Company August 2011 - July 2013
Wellness Resources July 2010 - August 2011
Wellness Resources April 2008 - August 2011
Snap Fitness 24/7 October 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Lifestyle, Medical Nutrition..., Food Supplements, Natural Health Products, Fitness, Nutritional Counseling, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, WordPress, Program Development, Copywriting, ACE Certified Personal..., Customer Retention, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Employee Wellness, HIPPA, Worksite Wellness..., Sports Nutrition, Wellness, Supplements, Management, Leadership, HIPAA, Food, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Dietetics, Yoga
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Nutrition Sciences
Pioneer Pump September 2014 - Present
International Marine and Industrial Applicator March 2013 - June 2014
Milk Specialties Company October 2012 - March 2013
International Marine and Industrial Applicators Llc. 2012 - October 2012
Metagenics December 2010 - December 2011
Skills
Supply Chain, GMP, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Production Planning, Inventory Control, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Personnel Management, MRP, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Food, Management
Education
University of Oklahoma 1974 — 1977
BS, Mathematics
Dairy Nutrition and Management Consulting May 2011 - Present
Trouw Nutrition International December 2007 - May 2011
Milk Specialties Company June 2006 - December 2007
Education
West Texas A&M University 1997 — 2000
M.S., Ruminant Nutrition
Texas A&M University 1991 — 1995
B.S., Animal Science
Milk Specialties Company July 2015 - Present
Land O'Lakes, Inc. July 2014 - July 2015
Land O'Lakes October 2012 - July 2014
CARGILL, INC June 2010 - October 2012
Skills
Strategy, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Marketing, Leadership, Sales, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business; Marketing
Milk Specialties Company March 2015 - Present
Civilmade December 2013 - Present
Graco June 2012 - March 2015
Crown College September 2011 - May 2012
HOPE International September 2010 - December 2011
Chipotle Mexican Grill May 2011 - October 2011
Carlson Company Estate June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Financial Reporting, Customer Service, Accounting, Administration, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Project Management, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Website Design, Creative Problem Solving, Food Preparation, Managerial Finance, Cost Accounting, Leadership, WordPress
Education
Crown College 2008 — 2011
B.S., Business Administration
USPlabs July 2013 - Present
Milk Specialties Company February 2011 - July 2013
ProCore Laboratories October 2009 - February 2011
Dymatize Nutrition October 2006 - 2009
Arizona Nutritional Supplements 2002 - 2005
Skills
Product Development, Packaging, Supplements, Ingredients, Team Building, Nutrition, Manufacturing, Food, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, GMP
Education
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2003
Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Milk Specialties Company March 2014 - September 2014
Milk Specialties Company May 2013 - March 2014
Milk Specialties Company February 2011 - May 2013
Morningside College August 2010 - December 2010
Payless ShoeSource March 2008 - December 2010
Southwestern Company May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Cpr Certified, Driving, Data Entry, Data Management, English, Problem Solving, HACCP, Biology, Communication, Customer Service, Environmental Awareness, Food Industry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Quality Assurance
Education
Morningside College 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Milk Specialties Company August 2013 - Present
Milk Specialties Company May 2012 - Present
DRIASI July 2007 - May 2012
CARQUEST September 2002 - July 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, FMLA, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Sourcing, Coaching, Leadership, Management, Training, HR Policies, Employee Engagement, Interviews, Employment Law, Hiring, Performance Appraisal, Temporary Placement, Policy, Personnel Management, Time Management, Applicant Tracking..., New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Job Descriptions, College Recruiting, Labor Relations, HR Consulting, Employee Training, Organizational..., Internet Recruiting, Career Development, Conflict Resolution, Resume Writing, Leadership Development, Technical Recruiting, ADP Payroll, Organizational...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Management; Emphasis in Human Resources & Business Administration
New Prague
Milk Specialties Company February 2012 - Present
Caterpillar Inc. October 2010 - February 2012
Cloud Peak Energy 2007 - 2010
Famous Dave's 2004 - 2007
Weber Shandwick 2003 - 2004
INTERNATIONAL DAIRY QUEEN January 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, SAP, Budgets, Finance, Internal Audit, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Analysis, Business Process..., ERP
Education
The University of North Dakota
BBA, Finance
Walden University
MBA, Finance
Schunk Graphite Technology, LLC September 2014 - Present
Vega Photography July 2007 - Present
Weld Fab November 2013 - September 2014
Milk Specialties Company April 2013 - January 2014
National Technologies November 2011 - May 2012
MGS Mfg. Group June 2010 - October 2010
U.S. Department of Commerce 2010 - 2010
Gehl Foods, Inc. May 2000 - May 2009
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration March 2000 - September 2001
Seneca Foods Corporation 1998 - 1999
Skills
Photography, Laboratory, Microbiology, Quality Control, Photoshop, GMP, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Photo Restoration, Microsoft Excel, Food Processing, Commercial Photography, Photos, Event Photography, Wedding Photography, Digital Photography, Sop, Validation, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Fine Art Photography, Travel Photography, Continuous Improvement, Genealogy, Technical Documentation, CAPA, FMEA, PPAPs, Technical Writing, Blueprint Reading, Quality Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2010 — 2011
NA, Photography
Milwaukee Area Technical College 2003 — 2007
Associate of Science (A.S.), Applied Science
Milk Specialties Company October 2012 - Present
Key Business Solutions, Minneapolis May 2012 - September 2012
Key Business Solutions 2003 - April 2012
Fethiye Community Church 2005 - March 2012
Key Business Solutions 1999 - 2004
DDS 1998 - 1999
Lehigh Hanson 1993 - 1997
NBDS 1991 - 1992
ROI Systems, Inc 1986 - 1990
Skills
Business Analysis, Management, Integration, Databases, ERP, SharePoint, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Training, SQL, Software Development, Testing, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Microsoft SQL Server, Building Coalitions, Microstrategy, Six Sigma, SQL DB2, HTML, Rockwell Historian
Education
Anoka Technical College 1983 — 1985
Electronics Technician, Research and Development, 3.6
Milk Specialties Company February 2014 - Present
Skills
HRIS, Employee Relations, Internal Communications, ERISA, ADP Payroll, Management, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, FMLA, Human Resources, Payroll, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, HR Policies, Interviews, Workforce Planning, HR Consulting, Hiring, Ultipro
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2009 — 2012
True Wellness Health Coaching September 2013 - Present
Milk Specialties Company 2009 - 2012
Sartori Foods 1998 - 2009
Skills
Quality Management, Quality Assurance, HACCP, Product Development, Food Science, Heath Coaching, Health Counseling, Wellness Coaching, Lifestyle Coaching, Plant-Based Nutrition, SQF, Culinary Skills, Technical Writing, Research, Non-profit Leadership, Music
Education
Institute for Integrative Nutrition 2013 — 2014
Board Certification, Drugless practitioner, Holistic Health Coach
Cornell University 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Plant-Based Nutrition
University of Minnesota-Morris 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geology
Covidien May 2011 - Present
Milk Specialties Company June 2009 - May 2011
Kemps LLC September 2004 - June 2009
Skills
Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Assurance, Quality System, DMAIC, Process Improvement, SPC, 5S, Six Sigma, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., HACCP, Food Industry, CAPA, ISO 13485, ISO, Supplier Quality, Food Science, Sop, Manufacturing, Food Safety, Product Development, Value Stream Mapping, Validation
Education
North Dakota State University
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Bachelor of Science, Biology/Physics
Milk Specialties Company August 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company April 2013 - August 2015
Valspar October 2011 - April 2013
Valspar April 2010 - January 2012
Valspar May 2007 - April 2010
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Statement..., Financial Accounting, Financial Audits, Six Sigma, Treasury, Capital Markets, Working Capital..., Working Capital Control, Auditing, Accounting, Strategy, Variance Analysis, Leadership, Finance, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Friendly Personality, Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Finance
Xavier University - School of Business Administration
B.S.B.A., Finance
Glanbia June 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company September 2013 - May 2015
The Scoular Company February 2011 - September 2013
The Scoular Company January 2010 - February 2011
The Scoular Company September 2009 - December 2009
U.S. Department of Energy June 2008 - August 2008
Teacher December 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Supply Chain, Food, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Marketing, Ingredients, Time Management, Export, Management, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Negotiation, International Business, International Sales, New Business Development, Forecasting, International Trade, Leadership, Operations Management, Business Planning, Pricing, Business Strategy
Education
The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Fudan University 2006 — 2008
Mandarin Chinese
WorldSmart Leadership Program 2004 — 2005
International Communication
The Scoular Company July 2013 - Present
Market Fresh Labs January 2013 - July 2013
Milk Specialties Company September 2012 - December 2012
Mycotoxin Extraction Laboratory October 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Food Science, Microsoft Office, Food Microbiology, real-time PCR, Microsoft Excel, Preparing..., Managing Laboratory..., Communication, Computers, Ingredients, Food Technology, PowerPoint, Microbiology, Food Industry, Food, Laboratory, R&D, Food Safety, Food Processing, HACCP, GMP, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
International Paper March 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company January 2013 - February 2015
International Paper March 2008 - January 2013
Saladino's August 2006 - February 2008
Community Medical Center, Fresno December 2001 - August 2006
Skills
FMLA, Benefits Administration, Benefits, HRIS, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Safety, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., New Hire Orientations, Workers Compensation, Leadership Development, Labor Relations, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Recruiting, Hiring, Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Interviews, Career Development, Employee Handbooks, Job Analysis, Management, Employee Training, Training, Policy
Education
California State University-Fresno
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Flexsteel Industries Inc. September 2014 - Present
Orchid Monroe, LLC May 2011 - September 2014
Milk Specialties Company November 2007 - July 2010
Bemis Company, Inc. July 2006 - October 2007
Skills
SPC, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Electrical Steel, APQP, Project Management, Materials Regulatory..., Supplier Quality, Six Sigma, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Testing, Continuous Improvement
Education
UW-Platteville 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology/Technician
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Technology/Technician, A
Louisiana State University in Shreveport 2004 — 2006
Physics
WATT Global Media October 2011 - Present
Cedar View Anim October 1996 - Present
lia sophia Independent Advisor February 2010 - August 2013
Milk Specialties Company July 2010 - July 2011
SPF North America Inc. June 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Food, Sales, Pets, Veterinary Medicine, Advertising, Nutrition, Veterinary, Pet Food, Agriculture, Dairy, Agribusiness, Animal Nutrition, Food Industry, Sales Management, Customer Service, Ingredients, Food Science, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Technology, R&D, Microbiology, Product Development, Farms, Product Innovation, Consumer Products, Animal Husbandry, FMCG, Key Account Development, Animal Work
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2007
Masters, Animal Nutrition
livelydevine September 2015 - Present
OC Imageworks August 2014 - August 2015
The Frame Factory March 2014 - August 2014
Silver Cloud Galleries September 2013 - March 2014
Milk Specialties Company May 2010 - February 2011
Public Opinion Lab September 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, Graphic Design, InDesign, Photoshop, Fine Art, Flyers, Drawing, Painting, Graphics, Publications, Adobe Creative Suite, Publishing, Visual Communication, Logo Design, Art Direction, Books, Catalogs, QuarkXPress, Image Editing, Art, Photography, Telecommunications, Sales
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2010
BFA: 2D Studio Art, Illustration
Bolingbrook High School 2003 — 2006
BP Lubricants May 2014 - Present
BP Lubricants August 2010 - April 2014
Ampac Fine Chemicals October 2005 - August 2010
Milk Specialties Company January 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Manufacturing, Project Management, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Project Planning, Team Building, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1994 — 1998
BS, Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering
Milk Specialties Company August 2014 - Present
Universidad de Buenos Aires April 2012 - May 2013
DISTRIBUIDORA LENTEI July 2012 - October 2012
Universidad San Francisco de Quito April 2003 - September 2003
Corporación El Rosado S.A. June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Investigación y..., Microsoft Office
Education
Universidad de Buenos Aires 2008 — 2013
Doctora de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, Química Industrial, Area Ciencias de los alimentos
Universidad Popular Madres de Plaza de Mayo 2009 — 2011
Associate's degree, Economía política y social
Universidad de Buenos Aires 2005 — 2008
Master's degree, Bromatología y tecnología de la industrialización de los alimentos
Universidad San Francisco de Quito 1998 — 2003
Ingeniera en Alimentos, Ciencias de alimentos
Land O'Lakes, Inc. May 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota - Food Safety Microbiology Laboratory December 2014 - May 2015
Milk Specialties Company October 2013 - December 2013
Dairy Management Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
University of Minnesota - Food Sensory Laboratory May 2012 - September 2012
Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Food Science, Product Development, Food Safety, Laboratory, Food Industry, Microsoft Office, Chemistry, Microsoft Excel, Dairy, R&D, Food Microbiology
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science and Technology
Edgewood High School 2006 — 2010
Milk Specialties Company April 2013 - Present
Silliker June 2009 - April 2013
Tulare Joint Union High School August 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Working with and..., Quality Control and..., Working with Microsoft..., Procurement Activities, Food Safety and..., Microbiological..., Client Service, Client Services, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Quality Control, Food Safety, GMP, Manufacturing, Ingredients, Process Improvement
Education
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources, 3.6
Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CA 2010 — 2011
Psychology, 3.7
College of the Sequoias 2007 — 2009
Accounting, 3.9
Best Buy March 2015 - Present
Matter - Previously known as Hope for the City January 2014 - Present
Milk Specialties Company August 2014 - March 2015
Milk Specialties Global June 2012 - August 2014
Milk Specialties Global July 2011 - June 2012
Milk Specialties Global August 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Ingredients, Dairy, Food Science, Food Industry, Food, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Safety, Product Development, Sales Management, Nutrition, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Account Management, R&D, Dairy Products, Key Account Development, Flavors, Consumer Products, Food Technology
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition/Dietetics
Normandale Community College 2002 — 2005
Associate of Arts
Marsden Services, LLC January 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company August 2012 - December 2014
Milk Specialties Company April 2012 - July 2012
U.S. Energy Services September 2009 - April 2012
U.S. Energy Services, Inc. September 2003 - September 2009
Skills
Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Finance, Contract Negotiation, Analysis, Risk Management, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Internal Controls, Team Leadership, Project Management, Business Process..., Spreadsheets, Account Reconciliation, Time Management, Training, Project Planning, Cash Flow, Accounting
Education
Minnetonka High School 1999 — 2002
Bemidji State University
Rasmussen College
St. Paul Academy and Summit School November 2014 - Present
St. Catherine University August 2014 - Present
Milk Specialties Company June 2014 - August 2014
Milwaukee County Parks May 2007 - May 2014
St. Catherine University September 2012 - May 2013
St. Catherine University September 2011 - May 2013
St. Catherine University June 2012 - September 2012
St. Catherine University September 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Food Safety, Leadership, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Nutrition Education, Fitness, Community Outreach, Higher Education
Education
St. Catherine University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Dietetics, 3.325
Milk Specialties Company October 2013 - Present
Robert Half Management Resources February 2013 - Present
Nash Finch Company January 2005 - September 2012
Nash Finch Company August 1999 - January 2005
Nash Finch Company January 1994 - August 1999
DB&A - DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc 1990 - 1994
The Kaelin Group January 1989 - August 1989
Alexander Proudfoot Company April 1986 - October 1988
Skills
Logistics, Logistics Analysis, Managed Freight Programs, Supply Chain..., Freight Transportation, Warehouse Productivity, Warehouse Management, Key Performance..., Capital Budgeting, Procurement, Warehousing, 3PL, Forecasting, Merchandising, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Transportation, Analysis, Pricing, Shipping, Freight, Budgets, Management, Distribution Center..., Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Logistics Management, Vendor Relationships, Negotiation, Financial Analysis, Inventory Control, ERP, Transportation..., Training, Operations Management, Supply Chain Operations, P&L Management, LTL, Strategic Sourcing, Program Management, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Business Process..., Customer Service, P&L, SAP
Education
Malone College 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Sciences
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions July 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company August 2010 - September 2011
Power Packaging October 2008 - April 2010
Xpac November 2006 - March 2008
Chocolate Potpourri March 2006 - October 2006
Lebanon-Seaboard January 1995 - January 2006
Safeguard Business Systems January 1992 - January 1995
Borden Foods January 1989 - January 1992
Robert Bell and Company January 1986 - March 1988
Skills
CQA Certified Quality..., Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Budgets, Project Planning, Quality Management, Training, Leadership, Purchasing, Forecasting, Team Building, Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Food, Food Safety, Supply Chain, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Production Planning, Quality Control, GMP, Operations Management, Packaging, Food Science, Inventory Control, SQF, Quality System, Warehousing, Food Technology, Quality Auditing, Ingredients, FMCG, Consumer Products, Dairy, ISO, Contract Manufacturing, ISO 22000, MRP
Education
National-Louis University 1994 — 1996
MA Science, Management
DePaul University 1976 — 1981
BA Science, Commerce, Management Major
Advanced Plating Technologies December 2014 - Present
Panera Bread August 2013 - Present
Milk Specialties Company July 2014 - December 2014
Chancery Restaurant & Pub July 2013 - July 2014
Carthage College February 2012 - May 2013
Carthage College September 2011 - May 2013
Sodexo May 2011 - May 2013
Carthage College September 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Human Evolution, Academic Tutoring, Organic Chemistry, Cello, Singing, Histology, Titration, SDS-PAGE, Spectrophotometry, Protein Purification, Cell Culture, Aseptic Technique, Laboratory Safety, Microbiology, Scientific Writing, Microscopy, Gel Electrophoresis, Western Blotting, UV/Vis
Education
Carthage College 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company March 2015 - May 2015
Sleep Number by Select Comfort December 2014 - March 2015
Farmers Insurance July 2013 - December 2014
Frybread Express June 2012 - August 2012
Best Buy November 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Sales, Interpersonal..., Maintaining A Positive..., Cashiering, Enjoy Working with..., Listening to customers, Learning Quickly, Always Punctual, Friendly Personality, Dependable Team Player, Highly detail oriented, Training, Close Attention to..., Customer Service, Fast-paced, Leadership, Life Insurance, Phone Etiquette, Insurance, General Insurance, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development
Education
Minnetonka High School
Minnetonka High School
Normandale Community College
Belcan July 2015 - Present
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville August 2013 - May 2015
Baxter International Inc. November 2012 - June 2013
Cherney Microbiological Services March 2012 - October 2012
Chr. Hansen A/S May 2011 - January 2012
Milk Specialties Company July 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Microbiology, Molecular Cloning, recombinant DNA..., PCR, DNA Extraction, Aseptic Technique, Gel Electrophoresis, Bacterial Culture, Food Microbiology, Microscopy, GMP, Sop, Spectrophotometry, LIMS, Electrophoresis, Bacterial Transformation, Agarose Gel..., Bioinformatics, Confocal Microscopy, Centrifugation, Plasmid Isolation, Laboratory, Quality Control, DNA, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Research, RT-PCR, RNA Isolation, cDNA, ISO 9001
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Microbiology, General, 4.0
University of Wisconsin-Platteville 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Molecular Biology
Cook Pharmica April 2014 - Present
Milk Specialties Company February 2013 - April 2014
AAIPharma Services Corp. October 2011 - September 2012
AAIPharma Services Corp. June 2008 - October 2011
Pfizer March 2002 - June 2008
Pfizer March 2002 - June 2008
Automatic Liquid Packaging-Cardinal Health June 2000 - March 2002
Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals February 2000 - June 2000
Nycomed Amersham January 1996 - February 2000
Chicago Spice Company August 1995 - December 1995
Skills
Aseptic Processing, Sop, Change Control, FDA, Validation, CAPA, GMP, Deviations, Cleaning Validation, Pharmaceutical Industry, V&V, Quality System, Biotechnology, LIMS, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, Technology Transfer, HPLC, SOP
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
The Mosaic Company January 2014 - Present
Milk Specialties Company May 2012 - January 2014
Milk Specialties Company April 2012 - May 2012
CSM Bakery Products North America June 2010 - January 2012
Best Brands Corp (later acquired by CSM Bakery Products, NA) August 2009 - July 2010
Best Brands Corp. (later acquired by CSM Bakery Products, NA) January 2005 - August 2009
HARMON INC / HARMON AUTOGLASS 2003 - 2005
Checkpoint Security Systems Group 1997 - 2003
Skills
Benefits, Employee Benefits, Open Enrollment, FMLA, Employment Law, HR Project Management, Acquisition Integration, Benefits Administration, Budgets, Compensation, Conflict Resolution, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, HR Policies, HRIS, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Mergers, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Personnel Management, Policy, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Training
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Business, Human Resources
SHRM/HRCI
Senior Professional Human Resources (Certification), HR
135th Medical Company September 2009 - December 2014
WECC: Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation August 2013 - August 2014
Wisconsin Army National Guard 2000 - 2014
Milk Specialties Company December 2010 - October 2012
Moraine Park Technical College August 2010 - May 2011
Hexagon Metrology May 2010 - December 2010
Hexagon Metrology, Inc. December 2006 - November 2009
Sheffield Measurement June 2002 - December 2006
Giddings & Lewis Controls, Measurement and Sensing March 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Leadership, Organization, Marketing, Process Improvement, Leadership Development, Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Team Building, Training, Program Management, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Recruiting, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Continuous Improvement, Public Speaking, Product Management
Education
Marian University 2006 — 2008
Masters, Organizational Leadership & Quality
Marian University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor, Marketing and General Management
Moraine Park Technical College 1999 — 2002
Associate, Marketing and Business-to-Business Marketing
Marian College of Fond du Lac
Ph.D., Leadership Studies
Archer Daniels Midland Company May 2008 - Present
Archer Daniels Midland Company August 2005 - May 2008
Milk Specialties Company March 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Animal Nutrition, Laboratory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Pet Food, Product Development, Sales, Inventory Management, Formulation, Agriculture, New Business Development, Pets, Food Science, Research, Agribusiness, Food, Food Safety, Food Industry, HACCP
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2004
MS, Companion Animal Nutrition
Illinois State University 1996 — 2000
BS, Agricultural Sciences & Agribusiness
Duraflame, Inc September 2004 - Present
Milk Specialties Company July 1998 - September 2004
California Spray Dry Company March 1989 - July 1998
Skills
Product Development, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Food Safety, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management
Education
San Joaquin Delta College
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Milk Specialties Company November 2013 - Present
PGP International April 2012 - September 2013
UNCLE HARRY'S PREMIUM FROZEN FOOD PRODUCTS, INC January 2001 - April 2012
MILLER AND COMPANY LLC May 1996 - December 2000
AC PACKAGING SYSTEMS INCORPORATED January 1995 - May 1996
Skills
Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Marketing, New Business Development, Budgets, Retail, Sales Operations, Training, Negotiation, Advertising, Customer Service, CRM, Manufacturing, Market Research, B2B, Pricing, Management Consulting, Fundraising, Dairy, Microsoft Office, Food, Team Building, Product Development, Start-ups, Business Planning, Food Industry, Change Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Recruiting, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Public Speaking, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Human Resources, Food Safety, Time Management, Food Service
Education
Loras College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Management
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Hilmar Cheese Company January 2014 - June 2015
Hilmar Cheese Company June 2013 - December 2013
Milk Specialties Company November 2011 - June 2013
Bongards Creameries February 2009 - November 2011
North Dakota State University August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, GMP, Quality System, Food Industry, Dairy, Microbiology, SQF, Food Microbiology, Internal Audit, Food Science, Continuous Improvement, GLP, Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, Sop, FDA, Food Processing, Dairy Products, Food
Education
University of Mary 2011 — 2012
EMBA, Executive MBA
North Dakota State University 2007 — 2011
MS, Food Safety
North Dakota State University 2004 — 2007
BS, Biotechnology
AFBBS
Renewable Energy Group July 2008 - Present
Renewable Energy Group July 2008 - Present
Renewable Energy Group, Ames, IA April 2006 - Present
Renewable Energy Group April 2006 - Present
Milk Specialties Company August 1990 - March 2006
Skills
Renewable Fuels, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Management, Risk Management, Biodiesel, Fuel Distribution, Transportation..., Trading, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Renewable Energy, Logistics, Biofuels, Ethanol, Negotiation, Budgets, Business Planning, Energy, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Management, Business Strategy, Manufacturing, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Alternative Energy, Operations Management, Transportation, Start-ups, Process Engineering, Fuel, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sourcing, Biomass, Process Improvement
Education
Iowa State University 1980 — 1984
Agricultural Business, Economics
Iowa State University 1980 — 1984
Sensient Technologies Corporation September 2014 - Present
Fisher Clinical Services July 2012 - August 2014
Milk Specialties Global December 2005 - July 2012
Dentsply Pharmaceutical December 2002 - November 2005
Milk Specialties Company January 1988 - December 2002
Milk Specialties 1990 - 1999
Skills
Problem Solving, GMP, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, FDA, Lotus Notes, Document Management, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Documentation, Quality Control, Quality Assurance
Education
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1986
BS, Biology
McHenry County College 1982 — 1984
Associates, Biology
Smithfield Foods - John Morrell Food Group August 2015 - Present
The Acheson Group May 2013 - Present
Milk Specialties Company August 2012 - May 2013
Target March 2011 - August 2012
Southwest Minnesota State University August 2010 - May 2011
The Schwan Food Company May 2004 - August 2010
L. Perrigo Company 2000 - 2004
Skills
Food Safety, Food Science, Food Microbiology, HACCP, SQF, Food Quality, GFSI, Food Industry, Microbiology, Food Processing, Frozen Food, Food Manufacturing, Teamwork, Lecturing, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Food, Dairy, Customer Support, Technical Writing, Teaching, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Project Management, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development, Customer Satisfaction, Meat, BRC
Education
Michigan State University 2000 — 2004
Master of Science, Food Safety
South Dakota State University 1996 — 1999
BS, Food Science
Milk Specialties Company Plant AccountantCrown Cork & SealMay 2013 - July 2015
Silgan Containers October 2011 - May 2013
Fox Valley Technical College January 2010 - May 2011
SURE-DRY BASEMENT SYSTEMS July 2010 - March 2011
Marvel Manufacturing January 2008 - February 2009
Seneca Foods Corporation February 2006 - January 2008
NONWEILER CO., INC March 1997 - February 2006
OSHKOSH DOOR September 1995 - March 1997
Skills
General Ledger, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Forecasting, Auditing, Budgets, Payroll, Financial Statements, Inventory Management, Finance, Pricing, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Account Reconciliation
Education
Lakeland College 2001 — 2003
Bachelors Degree, Accounting - 2003
Fox Valley Technical College 1993 — 1996
Associates, Accounting
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1979 — 1980
Pulaski High
Northwestern University March 2014 - Present
venture dairy January 2014 - March 2014
venture dairy January 2012 - December 2013
venture dairy January 2012 - December 2013
Milk Specialties Company August 2011 - December 2011
University of Illinois College of Law January 2011 - May 2011
Office of Technology Management - University of Illinois 2010 - May 2011
Horizon Hobby June 2010 - January 2011
University of Illinois, Office of Technology Management 2009 - 2010
Asgrow Seed Company March 1997 - July 2000
Skills
Agriculture, Dairy Science, Legal Support, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Non-profits, Intellectual Property, Legal Assistance, Commercialization, Trademarks
Education
University of Illinois College of Law 2008 — 2011
JD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2008
PhD, Animal Science
Iowa State University 2000 — 2002
MS, Nutrition
Iowa State University 1994 — 1998
BS, Dairy Science
Elizabeth Ministry International Headquarters 2011 - Present
Holy Family Memorial March 2008 - October 2009
Milk Specialties Company 2006 - 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, Healthcare
Education
Silver Lake College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's, English; minors Biology, Spanish
SunOpta August 2015 - Present
SunOpta July 2014 - Present
Milk Specialties Company March 2010 - July 2014
Nash Finch Company February 2007 - March 2010
ConAgra Foods April 2004 - February 2007
Fresh Express February 1998 - April 2004
Dole Food Company June 1995 - February 1998
Mission Foods June 1991 - June 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, Risk Management, Safety Management..., Process Improvement, Risk Assessment, Quality Assurance, Management, Workers Compensation, Auditing, Procurement, Operations Management, Logistics, Project Management, Training, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Awareness, Leadership, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building
Education
Monterey College of Law 1998 — 2002
J.D., Law
University of Southern California 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Safety
Leuzinger High School
Milk Specialties Company April 2013 - Present
Milk Specialties Company March 2012 - Present
Milk Specialties Company June 2008 - March 2012
Protient(ABFI) 2005 - 2008
Kraft Foods 2004 - 2005
Skills
Food Science, Food Safety, Ingredients, HACCP, Food Industry, Food, Food Technology, Dairy, GMP, Product Development, Food Processing, Nutrition, Nutraceuticals, Manufacturing, Flavors, FMCG, R&D, Consumer Products, Meat, Raw Materials, Key Account Development, Cross-functional Team..., Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Product Innovation, Dairy Products, Sensory Evaluation
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2007 — 2007
MBA, Operations & Supply Chain Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2005
BS, Food Science
CEF Industries April 2013 - Present
Robert Half International March 2012 - Present
Milk Specialties Company 2010 - 2012
ACS Inc July 2008 - September 2010
National Karate Schools March 2002 - April 2008
CTA C&M Federal Credit Union January 1995 - January 2008
Dinner By Design 2007 - 2008
Metro Retirement Planning January 1994 - January 1995
CTA C&M Federal Credit Union January 1993 - January 1994
H. Shapiro & Associates January 1990 - January 1994
Skills
Excel, Accounts Payable, Word, Reconciliation, Outlook, Customer Service, Documentation, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Access, General Ledger, Problem Solving, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Billing, Quickbooks, Budgeting, Account Reconciliation, Invoicing, Data Entry, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Financial Reporting, Banking, AS400, Credit, Compliance, Spreadsheets, Supervisory Skills, Administration, CPT, Budgets, Cash Flow, Software Documentation, Management, Auditing, IBM iSeries, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, System Administration, Journal Entries, Microsoft Word, Training, QuickBooks
Education
Elgin Community College 2010 — 2010
Medical Billing
Illinois State University 1981 — 1984
areas of Accounting and Marketing
Trouw Nutrition 2003 - Present
Nutreco Agresearch 1997 - 2003
Milk Specialties Company June 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Science, Ingredients, Dairy, Product Development, Research, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Food Industry, Agribusiness, Farms, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Food Safety, Food Science, Nutrition, Coaching, Food Processing, Mentoring
Education
University of Kentucky 1989 — 1992
PhD, Dair yScience
Cornell University 1977 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dairy Science
Milk Specialties Company December 2014 - Present
Balzer Inc. February 2003 - April 2014
Lohmeyer Trucking December 1997 - February 2003
Country Pride Co-op September 1979 - December 1997
Skills
Logistics, Sales, Emergency Medical, Agronomy, Heavy Equipment, Truck Driving, Transportation, Trucking, Shipping, Warehousing, Freight, Transportation..., Logistics Management, Truckload
Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston 1975 — 1979
Associate of Science (AS) (2), Crop Production, Livestock Production
Pillager High School 1963 — 1975
HS Diploma
Milk Specialties Company February 2012 - Present
Wisconsin Spice, Inc. June 2006 - December 2011
Wohlt Cheese May 2001 - June 2006
Spherion 2001 - 2001
Bel Brands USA July 2000 - December 2000
Skills
GMP, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, Microbiology, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Food Science, R&D, Food Microbiology, Product Specification, Internal Audit, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Quality Control, Food Processing, Chemistry, GLP, Product Development, Problem Solving, Document Preparation, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Sample Preparation, Product Sampling, Dairy Products, Raw Materials, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Flavors, Food Chemistry, Quality System, Dairy, SQF, Laboratory, Food, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Chemistry, Quality Auditing, HACCP, Aseptic Technique, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Laboratory Techniques
Education
Michigan State University 2014 — 2017
Master of Science (MS) Online, Food Safety
Lawrence University 1996 — 2000
BA, Biology
Milk Specialties Company November 2014 - Present
Boone County Health Center July 2007 - March 2015
Peru State College 1994 - 1999
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Accounting, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Budgets, Healthcare Management, Revenue Cycle Management, Managerial Finance, Revenue Cycle, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Analysis, Hospitals, Forecasting, Physicians, Healthcare Consulting, Healthcare, HIPAA, Managed Care, Management, Medicaid, Physician Relations, Practice Management, Medicare, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Information..., EHR
Education
Bellevue University 2005 — 2007
Master's Degree, Healthcare Administration
Peru State College 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Management
General Mills January 2012 - July 2015
Milk Specialties Company August 2009 - December 2011
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview September 2006 - October 2009
Skills
Product Development, Food Science, Nutrition, Food Safety, Ingredients, HACCP, Quality Assurance, R&D, Food Processing, Food, Research, Sensory Evaluation, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Food Technology, Healthcare, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Pilot Plant, Prenatal Care, Prenatal Nutrition, Doula Services, Pre/Post Natal Fitness
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelors of Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Masters, Business Administration
Milk Specialties Company September 2015 - Present
Milk Specialties Company December 2012 - August 2015
Milk Specialties Company July 2010 - November 2012
Skills
Dairy, Food, Food Industry, Food Processing, Ingredients, Supply Chain, Dairy Products, Food Safety, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, HACCP, Forecasting, Management
Education
Cornell University 2006 — 2010
Animal Science
Milk Specialties Company December 2012 - Present
Stickney Hill Dairy April 2006 - November 2012
Skills
Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, Minitab, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Arena Simulation..., Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Machining, Microsoft Excel, Design for Manufacturing
Education
North Dakota State University 2008 — 2012
bachelors of science, Industrial Engineering and Managment
Mill Creek Motors LLC & BFG Properties LLC January 2006 - Present
Milk Specialties Company September 2004 - December 2005
Best Feeds & Farm Supplies, Inc 1987 - 2004
Skills
Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiations, New Business Development, Product Development
Education
Alfred University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Tatum, a Randstad company August 2012 - Present
Milk Specialties Company July 1992 - June 2012
Skills
Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Cash Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, ERP Software, AS400 system, Senior Debt, Private Equity, Acquisitions, Investment Banking, General Ledger, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Managerial Finance, Internal Controls, Budgets, Mergers, Consolidation, IBM AS/400, M, Acquisition Integration, Dairy, Equities, Financial Systems, Due Diligence, Working Capital..., Cash Flow Forecasting, Software Implementation, Revenue Recognition, Manufacturing
Education
University of Iowa 1986 — 1990
BA, Accounting
Milk Specialties Company 2012 - 2012
Education
Kaplan University
Motor Werks of Barrington October 2012 - Present
Milk Specialties Company 2010 - 2012
Skills
Technical Writing, Data Entry, Legal Translation, Sales, Human Resources
Education
University of Auckland 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Employment Relations - Organizational Studies, A-
University of Auckland 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Physical Geography, B+
Milk Specialties Company November 2004 - Present
Kerry Group January 1990 - November 2003
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Ingredients, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Processing, 5S, HACCP, GMP, Food, Dairy Products, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy, SQF, Supply Chain, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Marian College of Fond du Lac 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Operations Management and Supervision
Currently Unemployed, have qualifications in Administrative, Accounting and Claims. January 2015 - Present
SEEK Careers/Staffing September 2014 - January 2015
Adecco Staffing, USA September 2013 - December 2013
Lakeland Care District May 2010 - February 2013
Flexstaff April 2009 - August 2009
Advance Paper Enterprises January 2008 - February 2009
Old World Wisconsin Foundation February 2005 - October 2006
The Playhouse Day Care June 2000 - December 2004
Milk Specialties Company June 1999 - June 2001
Tecumseh Products Company February 1988 - April 1998
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Administrative..., Accounting, Medical Coding, AS400 system, Ecet, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Collections, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Claim, Invoice Processing, Cash Receipts, Bank Reconciliation, Data Entry, Spreadsheets
Education
Moraine Park Technical College 2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Accounting
Moraine Park Technical College
Associate's degree in Accounting, Accounting
Milk Specialties Company July 2009 - August 2013
Spartech Packaging September 2005 - March 2009
Alliance Laundry Systems May 1999 - March 2005
Skills
Process Improvement, Forecasting
Education
Ripon College 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.08