Nilfisk-Advance Company
Industry: Manufacturing company
DescriptionNilfisk is a supplier of professional cleaning equipment in both industrial, commercial and consumer markets. The company is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with sales entities in 45 countries and dealers in more than 100 countries. Nilfisk has manufacturing facilities in various countries. Revenue: 1.082 billion EUR (2017) Headquarters: Brøndby Municipality, Denmark CEO: Hans Henrik Lund (Aug 2017–) Number of employees: 5,800
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Nilfisk-Advance Employees
Ergotron 2014 - Present
Red Devil Equipment Co. January 2013 - May 2014
Nilfisk-Advance April 2011 - December 2012
AKW-USA, Inc July 2010 - November 2010
Shaw Industries March 2009 - January 2010
Shaw Industries May 2007 - March 2009
American Community Newspapers September 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Sales, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, B2B, Product Development, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, CRM, Sales Operations, Strategy
Education
Hamline University 2010 — 2011
MBA, Concentration: Conflict Negotiation
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2005
BA, Education, Journalism
Crenlo, LLC 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance August 2010 - November 2013
Pentair March 2009 - March 2010
Pentair October 2006 - March 2009
Pentair January 2006 - October 2006
Pentair June 2000 - January 2006
Pentair November 1998 - June 2000
Honeywell February 1997 - November 1998
Honeywell July 1996 - February 1997
Honeywell January 1992 - July 1996
Skills
Pricing, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Sales, Economic Research, Business Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Communications, Non-profit Leadership, Non-profit Volunteer, Board of Director..., Fundraising, Community Development, Music, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Training, Volunteering, Product Development, Key Account Management, Management, B2B, Leadership, Product Management, Integrated Marketing, Sales Management, New Business Development, Go-to-market Strategy, Program Management, International Sales, Segmentation, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Board of Directors, Marketing Strategy, Customer Focused..., Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1980 — 1984
MBA, Marketing management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1980
BSB, Marketing management
University of Florida 1976 — 1978
Business Administration
Nilfisk-Advance February 1998 - Present
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Sitecore, B2B, B2B Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Product Launch, Marketing Management, Product Development, Web Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Direct Marketing, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Competitive Analysis, Trade Shows, Lead Generation, Product Management, Marketing, Market Planning, Online Marketing, International Sales, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Strategy, Market Analysis, P&L Management, Marketing Research, E-commerce, CRM, Multi-channel Marketing, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, SEO, Pricing, Business Development, International Marketing, Online Advertising, Key Account Development, Business Strategy
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1968 — 1972
BFA, Film.Photography
Larkin High School
Dassault Systèmes March 2015 - Present
Gosimulation May 2014 - March 2015
SolidSanity.com July 2012 - March 2015
Intercad July 2012 - May 2014
Symmetry Solutions Inc September 2010 - June 2012
Nilfisk-Advance November 2009 - February 2010
The Depot Minneapolis (Hotel) August 2009 - November 2009
William Durfee (University of Minnesota) January 2009 - May 2009
Sean Garrick (University of Minnesota) September 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Solidworks, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Matlab, ANSYS, Fortran, Mathematica, Automotive, C++, Modeling, Inventory Management, Research, Finite Element Analysis, PDM, CAD, CFD, Pro Engineer, Cosmos FEA, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, AutoCAD, Public Speaking, Solid Modeling, Technical Support, Creative Problem Solving, Simulations, Positive Team Player, Dedicated Professional, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota Institute of Technology 2004 — 2009
B. M. E, Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Minnehaha Academy 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma, Math and Science focused
Nilfisk-Advance September 2000 - Present
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Management, B2B, Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Forecasting, National Accounts, Sales
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Parks College of St. Louis University 1985 — 1987
RFA Engineering December 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance July 2012 - November 2014
Railway Equipment Company January 2012 - July 2012
Graco July 2010 - February 2011
University of North Dakota Formula SAE January 2009 - May 2010
Cub Foods June 2003 - August 2008
Skills
Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Mechanical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Gemba Kaizen, Autodesk Inventor, Manufacturing, ANSYS, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Work Instructions, Six Sigma, CAD/CAM, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, 3D Modeling, Outlook, Pro Engineer, Finite Element Analysis, PTC Creo, Lotus Notes, Customer Service
Education
The University of North Dakota 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.3
Nilfisk-Advance January 2015 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance March 2012 - December 2014
Nilfisk-Advance August 2010 - February 2012
Congreso de Latinos Unidos July 2010 - August 2010
New Kin Chinese Restaurant December 2002 - August 2010
The Franklin Institute January 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Salesforce.com, Trade Shows, Lead Generation, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, B2B Marketing, Direct Sales, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Photoshop, Internal Communications, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Industry Research, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, QuarkXPress, Windows Movie Maker, Leadership Development, Asian American Studies, Youth Empowerment, FrontRange GoldMine CRM, SAP Crystal Reports, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, Advertising, Leadership, Crystal Reports, PowerPoint, New Business Development, Account Management, Management, Sales Management, InDesign, Sales, Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, B2B, CRM, Project Management
Education
Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Asian Studies
Central High School 2002 — 2006
Sensata Technologies August 2014 - Present
DeltaTech Controls April 2014 - August 2014
KEB America Inc. May 2013 - April 2014
University of Minnesota October 2011 - December 2012
Nilfisk-Advance May 2011 - September 2011
Red Line Industries December 2007 - June 2008
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Detroit Lakes High School
Vanguard Cleaning Systems March 2013 - Present
Vanguard Cleaning Systems March 2012 - March 2013
Megabyte Computers LLC August 2011 - October 2012
APAC- Central , a division of OLD CASTLE INDUSTRIES 2009 - 2011
Nilfisk-Advance 2007 - 2009
Davis,Clark, Butt & Carithers 2004 - 2007
Balfour Beatty Construction Services US (Formerly Centex Rodgers/Centex Construction 2000 - 2003
Henkel Formerly The Dial Corporation 1994 - 1996
The Dial Corporation 1993 - 1994
The Dial Corporation 1992 - 1993
Skills
Budgets, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Accounting, Project Planning, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Customer Service, Finance, Operations Management, Business Planning, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Arkansas 1986 — 1990
BSBA
Nilfisk-Advance October 2013 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance September 2012 - Present
Rockline Industries September 1997 - September 2011
Rockline Industries 1997 - 2011
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Quality System, 5S, Quality Management, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Purchasing, Supply Management, DMAIC, Cross-functional Team..., Supplier Quality, ISO, Quality Auditing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing..., Plastics, Poka Yoke, Process Engineering, TQM, Packaging, GMP, Iso 9000, CAPA, Quality Assurance, FDA, CQA, HACCP, Inventory Management, Engineering, Design of Experiments, SPC, Black Belt, MRP, Quality Control, Kanban, Product Development, Supply Chain, Program Management, Operations Management, Product Quality, Operational Excellence, Validation, Manufacturing..., ISO 13485, Process Improvement
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
Nilfisk April 2015 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance July 2010 - April 2015
Thermo King March 2010 - July 2010
Eaton Fluid Power November 2007 - January 2010
Parker Hannifin - Oildyne Division June 1997 - November 2007
Hoffman Engineering January 1995 - June 1997
Nilfisk-Advance October 1987 - January 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Product Design, Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, New Product Release, Product Development, Containment, computer aided design, New Product Development, Continuation Engineering, Engineering, CAD, Sheet Metal, APQP, FMEA, Manufacturing, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Design for Manufacturing, ISO, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Root Cause Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Kaizen, Testing, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Procurement, Program Management, Product Management, Plastics, Machining, 5S, Design of Experiments, Industrial Engineering, GD&T, Machine Design, Process Engineering, Minitab, DFMEA, Automation, Teamwork, Toastmasters, Team Building, Team Leadership, PTC Creo
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2003 — 2005
Master of Science, Management of Technology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1995
BSME, Mechanical Engineer
University of Minnesota Duluth 1980 — 1984
BA, Communication
Duluth Central
Best Buy 2009 - 2013
Best Buy 2007 - 2009
Best Buy 2004 - 2007
Andersen 2003 - 2004
Data Sciences / Transoma Medical 2001 - 2003
Nilfisk-Advance 1999 - 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Change Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Statistics, SPC, Retail, Medical Devices, Kaizen, DMAIC, Process Capability, Project Management, MS Project, CAD, CAM, AutoCAD, ProModel, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Store Management, Multi-channel Retail, Black Belt, Minitab, Inventory Management, Business Process...
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1994 — 1999
Donaldson January 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota Duluth January 2014 - December 2014
Donaldson Filtration Solutions May 2014 - August 2014
Nilfisk-Advance May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Solidworks, MathCAD, CAD, Minitab, Six Sigma, Research, Report Writing, SolidWorks, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Senior
Johnson Architectural Products May 2010 - Present
HID Global December 2005 - December 2008
Fargo Electronics Inc 2005 - 2008
Williams Sound Corp. 2003 - 2005
Johnson Screens 2002 - 2003
Carrousel Travel 2001 - 2002
James Group Solutions 1999 - 2001
Nilfisk-Advance 1997 - 1999
BI Performance Services 1995 - 1997
MicroVoice Applications 1992 - 1995
Skills
Business Development, Voice of the Customer, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Channel Partners, Segmentation, Sales Management, New Business Development, Stage-Gate, Product Marketing, Product Development, Leadership, Business Planning, Manufacturing, Program Management, Marketing, Strategy, Sales, Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., B2B Marketing, International Sales, Market Development, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, International Business, Key Account Management, Start-ups
Education
University of Saint Thomas - Opus School of Business 1987 — 1990
MBA, Marketing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1985
BA, Psychology
Hopkins High School
Transition Networks July 2015 - Present
Transition Networks April 2014 - Present
Armchair Technologies November 2012 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance January 2013 - April 2014
St. Jude Medical October 2011 - November 2012
St. Jude Medical January 2010 - October 2011
Transoma Medical October 2007 - October 2009
Medtronic May 2000 - June 2007
Analysts International February 1998 - May 2000
Tata Consultancy Services January 1996 - February 1998
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Gage R&R, Data Analysis, Cycle Time Reduction, ISO 13485, Operational Support, V&V, Validation, Design of Experiments, Quality System, DMAIC, Six Sigma, SPC, Labview, Design Control, FMEA, Manufacturing, Minitab, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Testing, CAPA, Electronics, Engineering, Value Stream Mapping, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Manufacturing..., Process Simulation, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Failure Analysis, ISO, Quality Assurance
Education
Thanthai Periyar Govt. Institute of Technology 1989 — 1993
BE
University of Madras 1989 — 1993
B.S
Nilfisk-Advance March 2012 - Present
Semilab Zrt August 2010 - July 2011
GE Energy Hungary August 2008 - August 2010
ACC Hungary Kft. December 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Pro Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, CAD, Engineering, Product Design, Project Management, SAP, PDMLink, AutoCAD, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Széchényi István Egyetem 2002 — 2006
Mechanical Engineering
Essence Interiors 2000 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance 1995 - 1999
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1994 - 1995
Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc 1990 - 1994
Skills
Interior Architecture, Marketing, Construction, Furnishings, Residential Homes, Home Staging, Custom Furniture, Sales, Space planning, Window Treatments, Interior Design, Color Schemes, FF&E, Draperies
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Business / Design
Nilfisk-Advance November 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance February 2014 - November 2014
Nilfisk-Advance August 2011 - February 2014
Wal-Mart August 2008 - March 2011
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. August 2007 - August 2008
FedEx Trade Networks, Customs & Brokerage September 2004 - April 2007
FedEx Trade Networks, Customs & Brokerage June 2003 - September 2004
FedEx Trade Networks, Customs & Brokerage May 2002 - June 2003
Compaq 2000 - 2002
Skills
International Trade, Customs Clearance, Customs, Import, Excel, Customs Regulations, Microsoft Excel, Export, Customs Brokerage, PowerPoint, Logistics, Shipping, Freight, International Business, Supply Chain, International Logistics, Transportation, NAFTA
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's of Science, Business Management
Northwest Arkansas College 1998 — 2000
Associate of Arts, Chemistry & Business Management
College of the Ozarks 1997 — 1998
n/a, Chemistry
Pentair Technical Solutions November 2012 - Present
Crest Healthcare Supply 2003 - November 2012
Nilfisk-Advance 1998 - 2001
Nilfisk-Advance 1994 - 1998
Nilfisk-Advance 1992 - 1994
Nilfisk-Advance 1990 - 1992
Honeywell 1988 - 1990
Boeing 1985 - 1988
Skills
Strategic Planning, Acquisition Integration, Product Development, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Engineering Management, Embedded Systems, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Electronics, Product Launch, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Management
Education
Wichita State University 1985 — 1988
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1985
BS, Electrical Engineering
Tennant Company February 2013 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance August 2004 - July 2012
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Management, Product Development, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Supply Chain Management, New Business Development, National Accounts, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, B2B, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., International Sales, Pricing, Account Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1991 — 1996
BS, Management
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Maketing
Sleep Number by Select Comfort August 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance June 2009 - August 2014
Skills
Quality System, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Pro Engineer, Engineering Management, PTC Creo, CAD, Geometric Dimensioning..., Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1974
BSB Business, Business Administration and Management, General, 2.75
Stratasys October 2013 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance May 2011 - September 2013
Nilfisk-Advance July 2008 - May 2010
Nilfisk-Advance January 2005 - July 2008
Nilfisk-Advance February 2002 - January 2005
Nilfisk-Advance September 2000 - February 2002
Nilfisk-Advance January 1999 - September 2000
Nilfisk-Advance December 1995 - January 1999
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Demand Planning, Kaizen, MRP, Manufacturing, Product Development, Project Planning, Supply Chain
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
BS, Engineering
Sandia Products, Mercury Floor Machines, Ultimate Solutions April 2013 - August 2013
Nilfisk-Advance December 2006 - March 2011
U.S Products a division of Nilfisk Advance December 1999 - December 2006
Ecolab January 1994 - June 1999
Skills
Sales Management, Business Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Core Competences, B2B, Leadership, Strategy, Management, Training, Key Account Management, Product Marketing, Marketing, Selling, International Sales, Sales, Manufacturing, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Account Management, Purchasing, Pricing, Customer Service, Forecasting, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Key Account Development
Education
University of Northern Iowa
marketing
Mark C. Pope Associates, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Minuteman International January 2001 - November 2011
East Coast Zone January 2000 - November 2011
Formerly with PowerBoss 1999 - 2011
Nilfisk-Advance January 1994 - January 2001
Nilfisk-Advance January 1994 - January 2000
Nilfisk-Advance January 1994 - January 2000
Education
The University of Georgia 1989 — 1993
BS, Marketing and Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Education
Entegris, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Entegris September 2008 - May 2014
Entegris August 2005 - September 2008
Entegris, Inc. March 2003 - August 2005
Entegris June 1999 - March 2003
Stratasys August 1997 - June 1999
Nilfisk-Advance 1989 - 1997
BGK Finishing Systems 1986 - 1989
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Semiconductors, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Leadership, Project Management, Six Sigma, Accounting, Finance, Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Accounting
vIPOAsia August 2009 - Present
MTD Products May 2006 - August 2008
Nilfisk-Advance October 2002 - April 2006
Gyrus ACMI July 1998 - February 2002
Ludlow Composites Corporation January 1996 - April 1998
HMI Industries, Inc. January 1991 - January 1996
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, MRP, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Purchasing, ERP, Inventory Control
Education
The University of Akron 1976 — 1981
BS, Industrial Management
Ecolab September 2007 - Present
Ecolab September 2007 - August 2010
Nilfisk-Advance January 2005 - August 2007
Cummins Power Generation February 1996 - April 2004
Skills
B2B, B2B Marketing, Product Management, Chemicals, Product Development, Pricing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Research, Marketing Management, Segmentation, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Planning, Promotions, Market Analysis, Team Building, Budgeting, Business Development, Marketing, Management, Budgets, Product Launch, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Program Management, Key Account Management, Sales, Sales Management
Education
European University - Antwerp 1994 — 1995
MBA, International Business
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1990 — 1994
BSB, Marketing
Airtex Design Group September 2015 - Present
Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. April 2014 - September 2015
Viking Engineering & Development Inc. September 2011 - January 2014
Nilfisk-Advance July 2009 - September 2011
TEMP-AIR, Inc. February 2000 - December 2008
Thymes October 1994 - October 1999
Tiro Industries November 1992 - October 1994
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Management, Procurement, Value Stream Mapping, MRP, Continuous Improvement, JIT, Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Inventory Control, Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Operations Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Kaizen, APICS, Supply Chain..., Cross-functional Team..., Supply Management, Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Sourcing, Inventory Management, Management, Global Sourcing, Warehousing, Leadership, ERP, Warehouse Management, Demand Forecasting, Kanban, Six Sigma, Master Scheduling, Supplier Negotiation, 5S, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, Team Building, Supply Chain Operations, Materials, Supplier Performance
Education
APICS - CSCP 2009 — 2009
APICS - CPIM 2005 — 2007
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Nilfisk-Advance April 2013 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance November 2010 - April 2013
Nilfisk-Advance November 2009 - November 2010
General Motors August 2008 - November 2009
General Motors 2007 - 2008
Skills
Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Logistics, Supplier Negotiation, Supply Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Supplier Evaluation, Continuous Improvement, JIT, Low Cost Country..., Supply Chain..., Supplier Development, Strategy, Pricing, Supplier Performance, Production Planning, Materials Management, PPAP, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Product Development, Automotive, Negotiation
Education
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering and Management
Prinzhorn Group - Dunapack Packaging May 2014 - Present
Faurecia May 2012 - May 2014
GE Energy January 2009 - May 2012
Nilfisk-Advance February 2007 - January 2009
North American Bus Industries September 1994 - September 2006
Skills
Analysis, Internal Communications, Coaching, Process Improvement, Quality System, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, Supplier Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Black Belt, Iso 9000, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Szent István Egyetem 2004 — 2007
Quality engineer
Praxair Canada Inc. November 2011 - Present
Mobile Climate Control January 2011 - October 2011
Nilfisk-Advance July 2008 - November 2010
CIEL TEXTILES January 1998 - February 2008
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Human Resources, Purchasing, Procurement, ERP, Warehousing, Logistics, Management, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Change Management, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Business Strategy
Education
University of Mauritius 1989 — 1991
Diploma, Industrial Engineering, Best in class
Kerry's Place Autism Services June 2014 - Present
Kerry's Place June 2012 - Present
FAMILY DAY CARE SERVICES February 2005 - November 2010
BLJC March 2003 - February 2005
Nilfisk-Advance April 2001 - March 2003
OMNIPLAN PROJECT SERVICES/DESIGN LTD. February 1999 - September 2000
BT Canada Ltd October 1989 - February 1999
Loomis Armored Car Service January 1986 - January 1989
Skills
Business Management, Team Building, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Distribution, Non-profits, After-sales, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Risk Mitigation, Strategic Thinking, Multinational, Martial Arts, Collections Management, Customer Relations, Vendor Relations, Business Systems, Change Management, Fleet Management, Logistics Management, Internal Investigations, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management, Forecasting, Pricing, Financial Accounting, GAAP, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Budgeting, Business Planning, Compliance, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiations, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Logistics, Auditing, Budgets, Customer Service, Management, Contract Negotiation, Nonprofits, Strategic Financial...
Education
Trent University 1978 — 1982
Honors Bachelor, Administrative Studies (HBA)
Crestwood Secondary 1973 — 1978
SSHGD
Walmart July 2013 - Present
Walmart June 2011 - July 2013
Walmart June 2009 - June 2011
University of Arkansas January 2009 - May 2009
Nilfisk-Advance January 2008 - December 2008
Primerica Financial Services June 2006 - January 2008
Primerica Financial Services October 2005 - June 2006
Primerica Financial Services May 2003 - October 2005
Skills
Financial Analysis, Analysis, Mergers, Valuation, Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Business Strategy, Compliance, Corporate Development, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Due Diligence, Investments, Strategy, Business Development, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Cross-functional Team..., Analytics, Pricing, Business Process, Business Planning, Market Research, Strategic Financial..., Budgets
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2008 — 2009
MBA, Finance
Wake Forest University 2001 — 2005
BA, Political Science
Greatbatch Medical October 2012 - Present
Gyrus ACMI September 2010 - October 2012
Nilfisk-Advance March 2010 - August 2010
St. Jude Medical September 2006 - August 2009
St. Jude Medical January 2006 - September 2006
St. Jude Medical August 1999 - December 2005
SIMS Deltec 1987 - 1999
SciMed Life 1984 - 1987
Perkin Elmer - Physical Electronics 1978 - 1986
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Product Development, Quality System, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Strategy, Process Improvement, Procurement, Validation, FMEA, Injection Molding, MRP, Six Sigma, GMP, Leadership, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Design Control, CAPA, Pricing, Supplier Quality, Negotiation, Sourcing, SPC, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, ISO, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Materials, Plastics, Supply Management, 5S, Kaizen, Minitab, Manufacturing..., Supplier Development, ISO 14971, V&V, Machining
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1972 — 1975
BSB, Business
Daikin Applied 2014 - Present
Rockler Companies, Inc. 2013 - 2014
Waterous Company 2012 - 2013
Nilfisk-Advance 2003 - 2011
Cirrus Aircraft 2002 - 2003
Rand Worldwide 1996 - 2002
Musicland 1988 - 1991
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Business Strategy, Training, Product Development, Product Design, Forecasting, Brand Management, Pro Engineer, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Product Lifecycle..., Key Account Management, Strategy, Manufacturing, Product Launch, Sales Management, Pricing, Six Sigma, Product Marketing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of St. Thomas
Mini MBA Executive Education
University of St. Thomas
Mini Masters of Project Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1991 — 1996
BME, Mechanical Engineering
Nonin Medical, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Anulex Technologies, Inc. February 2009 - July 2011
Lifecore Biomedical, LLC February 2002 - January 2009
Nilfisk-Advance January 1996 - July 2001
Medical Graphics Corp 1991 - January 1996
Medical, Inc. 1988 - 1991
Coopers and Lybrand 1984 - 1988
Taylor McCaskill & Co. 1981 - 1984
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth
BA, Accounting
Exova 2006 - Present
Bodycote 2006 - 2008
Nilfisk-Advance 2000 - 2006
Alliance Francaise Toronto September 1994 - June 2000
CIBC February 1983 - 1993
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Budgets, Event Planning, Negotiation, Leadership, Human Resources, Management, Employee Relations, Project Management, Project Planning, Microsoft Word, Training, Process Improvement, Team Building
Education
Alliance Francaise
Diploma, French
Universidade de Lisboa
Nilfisk-Advance 2009 - 2011
Nilfisk-Advance 2004 - 2009
Skills
Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Process Improvement, Customer Care, Account Management, International Business..., Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication, Spanish, Cum Laude
Universidad de Sevilla, Spain 2000 — 2001
History, Spanish Studies
Arbor Networks February 2006 - Present
Charm Sciences, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Citadel Computer Corp. 1999 - 2005
Nilfisk-Advance 1995 - 1999
Reptron Electronics 1993 - 1995
Skills
Joomla, WordPress, Marketo, Demand Generation, Telecommunications, Channel, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, Networking, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Network Security, HTML, Go-to-market Strategy, Video Marketing, Online Advertising, Google Analytics, Photoshop, Project Management, Team-oriented, Video Production, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Management, SEO copywriting, Event Management, Teamwork, Corporate Communications, Product Management, CRM, User Experience, Content Management, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Massachusetts at Lowell 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Design and Applied Arts
University of South Florida 1993 — 1994
Printmaking
Thrivent Financial January 2013 - Present
Independent Consultant June 2012 - January 2013
Logic PD April 2011 - June 2012
Red Fusion Studios, Inc. September 2010 - March 2011
Nilfisk-Advance September 2009 - September 2010
Worrell Inc April 2006 - June 2008
TSI Incorporated September 2004 - April 2006
ADC Telecommunications December 1998 - September 2004
RAVE Sports 1998 - 1998
UFE Incorporated 1995 - 1998
Skills
Product Development, Program Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Strategy, Product Design, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Design for Manufacturing, Product Management, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Launch, Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, User Experience, Management, Project Planning, Team Building, Innovation Management, Innovation Consulting, Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Forecasting, Account Management, Business Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
BS
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA
Project Management Institute
Nilfisk-Advance March 2015 - Present
Perrigo Company plc February 2015 - Present
The Toro Company January 2014 - January 2015
MTS Systems September 2012 - March 2013
Honeywell Aerospace November 2011 - June 2012
Datacard June 2011 - November 2011
Cooper Power Systems November 2009 - April 2010
Boston Scientific 2004 - 2009
Boston Scientific 1997 - 2004
Skills
Excel, SAP, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Access, Contract Management, Negotiation, Business Process, RFP, Billing, Outlook, Purchasing, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Short Films, Film Production, Creative Writing, Film Acting, Government Contracts, Government Procurement, Product Development, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, MRP, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Acting, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Logistics, Strategy, Procurement, Forecasting, Marketing, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, Pricing, Consulting, Customer Service, Writing, Process Engineering
Education
IFP Minnesota 2013 — 2013
Advanced Screenwriting
IFP Minnesota 2013 — 2013
Screenwriting
Guthrie Theater 2009 — 2011
Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2002
Certification, Business Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1997
BA, Philosophy and Pre-Law
Columbia Heights High School
Amano Pioneer Eclipse June 2010 - Present
Brown's Northside Tire & Service January 2008 - July 2010
Nilfisk-Advance August 2006 - January 2008
Clarke, div of Nilfisk Advance April 2003 - July 2006
The Stanley Works July 2002 - April 2003
Bostitch August 2001 - July 2002
Stanley-Bostitch May 2001 - April 2002
Bostitch May 2000 - August 2001
Bostitch September 1997 - May 2000
Account Executive September 1996 - May 1997
Skills
Business Development, Sales, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Product Management, Sales Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Product Marketing, Pricing, Management, Leadership, Project Management, Merchandising, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Contract Negotiation, Advertising, Account Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Customer Service, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, International Sales
Education
The University of Georgia 1985 — 1990
BA, History
Nilfisk-Advance January 2013 - Present
United Rentals July 2011 - January 2013
The Roofing Company October 2010 - July 2011
Team Summit January 2005 - May 2011
United Rentals April 2006 - September 2010
Skills
Sales, Marketing, Coaching, Equipment Training, Equipment Maintnence, Account Management, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Direct Sales, Management, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, Process Scheduler, Project Planning, Purchasing, Sales Management, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Selling, Team Building, Time Management, Training, Budgets
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 2002 — 2004
BA, English Writing
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1999 — 2000
Achitecture
The University of Montana 1997 — 1999
Land Management, Land Management
Arrowhead High School 1993 — 1997
HS
Nilfisk-Advance June 2006 - Present
UnitedHealth Group October 2005 - June 2006
Loram Maintenance of Way 1999 - 2005
Arthur Andersen 1998 - 1999
SUPERVALU 1997 - 1998
Price Waterhouse 1995 - 1997
Maurices 1991 - 1995
Arthur Andersen & Co. 1989 - 1991
Skills
Tax Compliance, International Tax, Property Tax, Tax Research, Federal Tax, Tax Accounting, Corporate Tax, Tax Audits, International Tax..., Tax Reporting, Use Tax, Income Tax, Tax Credits, Sales Tax, Transfer Pricing, Big 4, Cross-border..., Tax, Private Companies, Multinational, Public Companies, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US Tax, Auditing, US GAAP, GAAP, CPA, SEC filings, Partnership Taxation, Corporate Tax Planning, Tax Advisory, Internal Controls, Tax Law, Sales & Use Tax, IFRS, Tax Returns, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Fixed Assets, SEC Filings
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1984 — 1989
BS, Accounting
John Deere 2015 - Present
John Deere 2011 - 2015
John Deere 1998 - 2011
Nilfisk-Advance 1994 - 1998
Skills
Product Development, Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, Pro Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, DFMEA, Mechanical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, DMAIC, Six Sigma, PPAP, Manufacturing, GD&T, APQP, Manufacturing...
Education
The University of North Dakota
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Mary
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Nilfisk-Advance April 2014 - December 2014
Nilfisk-Advance May 2010 - April 2014
Nilfisk-Advance January 2007 - May 2010
Nilfisk-Advance January 2005 - January 2007
Nilfisk-Advance December 2002 - January 2005
ADC Telecommunications 1995 - 2002
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, New Business Development, R&D, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Product Launch, International Sales, Product Marketing, Continuous Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, FMEA, P&L Management, Strategy, Product Design, Project Management, Engineering Management, Leadership, Pricing Strategy
Education
University of St. Thomas 2000 — 2006
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1997
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Annandale 1988 — 1992
High School
Nilfisk-Advance US December 2013 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance February 2010 - December 2013
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Teaching, HTML, Kanban, Lean Inventory/Pull..., Project Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Manufacturing
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Tennant Company March 2007 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance September 2003 - February 2007
SouthEast Link June 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Product Development, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Account Management, B2B, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, International Sales, Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Pricing, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Sales Process, Forecasting, International Business, P&L Management, Customer Service
Education
North Georgia College and State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management
LaSalle Academy, Providence, R.I. 1977 — 1981
High School Diploma, College Prep
Washington County Department of Human Services September 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance April 2014 - July 2014
Hit Youtube Channel Personality November 2012 - April 2014
Tyson Foods July 2010 - January 2013
UATV Channel 14 December 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Microsoft Access -..., Microsoft Visual Basic, Conversationally..., Adobe Premier -..., Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premier - special..., Exceptionally fast..., Microsoft Excel -..., Avid, Visual Basic, Final Cut Pro, Camera, Public Relations, Transportation, Non-linear Editing, Production Management, Access, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Video Editing, Videography, Analysis, SharePoint, YouTube, Video, Data Analysis, Broadcast, Creative Writing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Contract Management, Editing, Warehousing
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism
3M June 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance February 2013 - Present
Notables September 2009 - May 2012
Target Corporation September 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Retail, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Salesforce.com, Market Research, Marketing Communications, Process Improvement, Sales Process, International Business, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2000 — 2005
Bachelors, International Studies, Professional Communication
Osseo Sr. High
Supreme Corporation - Truck - Specialty Vehicles December 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance 2013 - December 2014
Watson, Inc. 2010 - 2012
Sunbelt Rentals 2007 - 2010
Sunbelt Rentals 2005 - 2006
Sunbelt Rentals 2002 - 2004
Sunbelt Rentals 2001 - 2002
Case New Holland - $13 billion agricultural/construction equipment manufacturer 2000 - 2001
Berry Contracting - $850 million petrochemical contractor March 1993 - December 2000
Jacobs Engineering 1991 - 1993
Skills
Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Management, Operations Management, Income Statement, Business Development, Contract Management, Negotiation, Transportation, Strategic Planning, Facilities Management, Project Management, Analysis, Managerial Finance, Asset Managment, Team Building, Leadership, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Sales Operations, Budgets, Business Planning, Sales, Pricing, Marketing, Logistics, Project Planning, Purchasing, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Inventory Management, Selling, Management, Sales Process, P, Process Improvement, Direct Sales, International Sales, CRM, Construction, Microsoft Excel, Executive Management, Salesforce.com, Profit, Manufacturing
Education
Texas A&M University 1986 — 1990
BS, Construction Science
Olympus Surgical Technologies America February 2014 - Present
Smiths Medical July 2012 - November 2013
GE Healthcare November 2010 - July 2012
Nilfisk-Advance May 2008 - April 2010
Carestream Health (Formerly Kodak Health Imaging Division) May 2007 - April 2008
Kodak Health Imaging Division June 2000 - April 2007
Honeywell May 1990 - June 2000
Honeywell November 1987 - May 1990
Skills
Pro/Engineer, Pro Engineer, Design of Experiments, Engineering, CAD, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Sheet Metal, Testing, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, Solid Modeling, FMEA, Solidworks, Root Cause Analysis, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Product Design, Design Control, R&D, GD&T, Manufacturing..., FDA, ISO 13485, SolidWorks, PTC Creo
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1986
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Xylem Inc. June 2014 - Present
Reliant Worldwide Plastics August 2013 - June 2014
Rexam October 2012 - May 2013
Rexam October 2010 - October 2012
Rexam September 2007 - October 2010
O-I January 2006 - September 2007
O-I March 2005 - January 2006
Nilfisk-Advance March 2001 - March 2005
Volvo Bus Corporation May 1996 - March 2001
Buffalo Trails Scout Ranch 1988 - 1994
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SMED, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, Plastics, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Blow Molding, Product Development, FMEA, Quality Management, Packaging, SPC, ISO, Quality System, Operational Excellence, Extrusion, DMAIC, Kanban, JIT, Industrial Engineering, Molding, Product Design, Iso 9000, OEE, Toyota Production System, Black Belt, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Machine Tools, TQM, Manufacturing..., Production Planning, Design of Experiments, Process Engineering, Green Belt, APQP, PDCA, PPAP, 5 Why, Engineering, Poka Yoke, Minitab, TS16949
Education
Texas Tech University 1991 — 1996
BSME, Engineering
Tartan Supply March 2009 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance February 2008 - March 2009
Hillyard 2001 - 2008
Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, Sales, Business Development, Training, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Selling, B2B, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Dayton 1987 — 1991
Communication Management, Psychology, Sociology
Marquette University High School 1983 — 1987
St. Mary's, Elm Grove, WI
Flagstone Foods September 2015 - Present
Flagstone Foods March 2014 - Present
Abelconn LLC November 2010 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance January 2007 - November 2010
Sportech, Inc. November 2006 - January 2007
Polaris Industries May 2002 - November 2006
Polaris Industries September 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Sales, CRM, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, ISO, Pricing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Aerospace, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Phoenix-Minneapolis/St Paul Campus 2007 — 2009
Master Degree in Business, Business Administration and Management, General, A
University of Wisconsin Stout 1991 — 1996
Hospitality Tourism, Restaurant/Food Services Management, B
Boston Scientific August 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance July 2013 - August 2014
American Medical Systems April 2013 - July 2013
SSOE Group April 2012 - February 2013
Skills
AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Teamwork, Matlab, CAD, Software Documentation, PowerPoint, Mathematica, Aspen HYSYS, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2013
B.S., Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering with an emphasis in Bioprocessing and Food
University of Arkansas March 2015 - Present
University of Arkansas April 2011 - February 2015
Nilfisk-Advance July 2008 - October 2010
Tullius Taylor Sartain & Sartain July 2007 - July 2008
Alltel Wireless June 2006 - June 2007
Alltel Wireless May 2005 - August 2005
BKD CPAs & Advisors January 2005 - April 2005
Skills
Data Mining, Microsoft Office, SAS, SAP, JDE Enterprise One, LN, EFACS, ERP, ERP Implementations, RFID+
Education
University of Arkansas 2005 — 2006
Masters, Accounting
University of Arkansas 2000 — 2004
BSBA, Accounting
OnApproach 2005 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance 1997 - 2005
Skills
Operational Excellence, Business Intelligence, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Change Management, Strategy, Business Analysis, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1978 — 1982
Nilfisk, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Nilfisk, Inc. March 2012 - December 2014
Nilfisk-Advance July 2010 - March 2012
Nilfisk-Advance February 2007 - July 2010
The Franklin Institute January 2006 - February 2007
The Franklin Institute April 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Advertising, Internal Communications, Press Releases, Market Research, Newsletters, B2B, Event Planning, Strategy, Trade Shows, Sales, InDesign, Business Development, Manufacturing, Photoshop, Direct Mail, Marketing Strategy, Market Analysis, Product Development
Education
Temple University 2001 — 2005
B.A. Communication, Journalism, PR, & Advertising
MTS Systems Corporation January 2015 - Present
MTS Systems Corporation January 2014 - December 2014
Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. January 2012 - January 2014
Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. April 2008 - December 2011
Nilfisk-Advance April 2007 - March 2008
Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Flow Division January 2005 - April 2007
Emerson Process Management - Rosemount Measurement Division December 1998 - January 2005
Honeywell 1997 - 1998
PriceWaterhouse 1994 - 1997
Skills
Team Leadership, Financial Planning, GAAP, Working Capital..., Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Corporate Tax, Acquisition Integration, Acquisition Analysis, Reverse Mergers, Mergers, Treasury, Greenfield Projects, Change Management, Accounting, Finance, Strategic Financial..., US GAAP, Hyperion Enterprise, Business Valuation, Managerial Finance, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1998 — 2001
MBA, Finance, Strategic Management
University of St. Thomas 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Nilfisk April 2012 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance February 2010 - March 2012
Nilfisk-Advance January 2001 - January 2010
Tennant Company October 1997 - January 2001
Skills
New Business Development, Account Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Direct Sales, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1989 — 1992
Parkway Central
Nilfisk-Advance February 2013 - Present
ProBenefits, Inc. August 2010 - Present
Sunbelt Rentals April 1996 - February 2013
Targacept, Inc. January 2001 - August 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1992 — 1997
BA/MS, Chemistry
Wake Forest University 1991 — 1995
Polaris Industries March 2013 - November 2014
Nilfisk-Advance January 2013 - March 2013
Nilfisk-Advance June 2011 - December 2012
EXL/A&L Laboratories July 2009 - May 2011
METRO Cash & Carry Ltd September 2007 - September 2008
Graco Inc August 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Supplier Development, Manufacturing, Strategy, Pricing, ERP, MRP, Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Minnesota - Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
BSB
Nilfisk-Advance June 2013 - March 2015
Imation August 2008 - April 2013
Imation November 2006 - August 2008
Imation September 2003 - November 2006
Best Buy May 2001 - August 2003
Skills
Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Forecasting, Project Management, Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Engagement, Consignment, Business Development, Salesforce.com, Facilitators, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analysis, Business Process..., Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Sales
Education
University of Northern Colorado 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Northern Colorado 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
TW Metals April 2009 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance August 2008 - Present
CTS Electronic Components January 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Leadership, Training, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., SAP R/3
Education
University of Mumbai
Master, Political Science & Psychology
LoJack Corporation January 2015 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance October 2013 - December 2014
Lojack Corporation January 2010 - November 2013
Tree of Life October 1997 - August 2008
Skills
Distribution Center..., Warehousing, Payroll, Logistics, Transportation, Budgets, Transportation Planning, Dispatching, Supervising, Customer Service, Call Centers, Invoicing, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Warehouse Management, Forklift Operator, Trucking, Transportation..., Truckload, LTL, Fleet Management, DOT regulations, Logistics Management, Reverse Logistics, Hiring, Data Entry, Supply Chain Operations, Project Planning, Training, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Account Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
Accounting
Ingersoll Rand May 2011 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance February 2010 - February 2011
Ingersoll Rand / Thermo King August 2006 - October 2009
SPX Corporation April 2004 - August 2006
Alienware January 2003 - September 2003
VisionTek August 2001 - October 2002
Dell December 2000 - May 2001
Tangent Computer January 2000 - June 2000
Omni Tech Corporation September 1997 - December 1999
Gateway April 1992 - September 1997
Skills
Kaizen, Contract Negotiations, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Reduction, Continuous Improvement, Procurement, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Negotiation, Strategy, Supply Management, New Business Development, Sourcing, Product Development, Pricing, Six Sigma, Supplier Development, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, Management, Supplier Quality
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
Bachelors of Science, Business Management
Jetset Travel Training College 1988 — 1989
Associates degree, Domestic and International Travel
Institute of Supply Management
Nilfisk-Advance April 2006 - Present
TPi-Wilbert Plastic Services April 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Cost Accounting, Construction Cost..., Cost Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Budgets, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, ERP, Purchasing, MRP, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Operations Management, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Working Capital..., Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Auditing, Pricing, Microsoft Office, SAP
Education
University of Iowa
Nilfisk-Advance August 2013 - Present
Sunbelt Rentals November 2011 - July 2013
Tennant Company April 2005 - March 2010
Lanner Group July 1999 - April 2005
The Business Press 1998 - 1999
7th Level Entertainment Group 1996 - 1998
NYNEX (now Verizon) 1986 - 1992
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, Advertising, Sales Management, Negotiation, Lead Generation, Marketing, Account Management, Retail, Time Management, Sales Process, Contract Negotiation, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, B2B, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Forecasting, Selling, Team Building
Education
Texas Wesleyan University 1984 — 1990
B.A., Marketing
Nilfisk-Advance December 2010 - Present
Bentonville Youth Baseball 2005 - December 2011
BNSF Logistics December 2009 - November 2010
RoadLink USA March 2008 - October 2008
Wal-Mart June 2001 - February 2008
Transplace 2000 - 2001
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. 1996 - 1998
University of Arkansas 1990 - 1995
Skills
Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Inventory Management, Department of..., Hazardous Materials, Container, Tape Management, Transportation, Warehousing, Trucking, Operations Management, Transportation..., Sales, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Truckload, Budgets, Distribution Center..., Management, Shipping, 3PL, Income Statement, P&L, Supply Chain..., Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, Project Planning, P&L Management
Education
University of Arkansas 1990 — 1995
BS, Psychology
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
mills high school 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Nilfisk-Advance 2004 - 2008
Cummins Power Generation 1989 - 2002
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Renewable Energy, International Marketing, Capital Equipment, Brand Stewardship, Engineered Products, Segmentation, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Start-ups, Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Marketing Management, Budgeting, Strategy Development, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications, Waste To Energy, Sustainability, Fortune 500, Sales Support, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Product Management, Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Product Development, New Business Development, Mentoring Of Staff, Product Launch, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Business Development, Market Planning, Budgets, Marketing, P&L Management, B2B Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Pricing, International Business, Sales Operations, International Sales, Account Management, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MBA Program
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Arts
Nilfisk-Advance April 2010 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance April 2001 - July 2009
Halliburton Energy Services June 1991 - May 2000
Skills
Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Development, SAP, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Arkansas 1986 — 1991
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Nilfisk-Advance November 2014 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance I handle many diverse areas of the business related to customer satisfaction including order entry, returns, machine returns, credits, and credit/rebills. Work directly with team leads, the sales force, and customers to resolve issues and deliver satisfactory results.Automotive-Fleet Biller/Customer ServiceWalser AutomotiveFebruary 2009 - October 2009
Walden Automotive August 2000 - November 2008
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Pricing, Purchasing, Team Building, Inventory Management, Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Vehicles, Toastmasters, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, New Business Development, Supply Chain Management, B2B
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Simoniz USA, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Powr-Flite October 2011 - September 2013
Minuteman International 2009 - 2011
Brady Industries 2007 - 2009
Windsor Industries 2001 - 2007
Fieldworks Computers 2000 - 2001
Nilfisk-Advance 1979 - 2000
Skills
B2B, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Purchasing, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Sales, Team Building, Sales Management, Business Development, Strategy, New Business Development, Negotiation, Product Development, Pricing, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Education
SCA Americas April 2012 - Present
Americo Manufacturing April 2010 - April 2012
Nilfisk-Advance January 2007 - March 2010
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Distributed Team..., Sales Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, B2B, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Forecasting, National Accounts, Product Development, Market Planning, Pricing, Direct Sales, Selling, Strategy, Sales Presentations, Product Launch, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing
Education
University of Dayton 2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Marketing
Nilfisk-Advance April 2011 - Present
Cryovac March 2008 - February 2009
Skills
SAP, Materials Management, Procurement, MRP, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Supplier Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Low Cost Country..., Supply Chain, Supplier Performance, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Arkansas 1975 — 1983
BSA, Horticulture
Wayzata Investment Partners June 2009 - Present
Honeywell May 2008 - August 2008
Nilfisk-Advance May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Valuation, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Equities, Investment Banking, Alternative Investments
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2009
BSB, Finance
MTS Systems Corporation August 2014 - Present
MTS Systems Corporation May 2014 - August 2014
Plymouth Industries, Inc. February 2013 - May 2014
Nilfisk-Advance December 2008 - February 2013
Nilfisk-Advance June 2007 - December 2008
CTB, Inc. March 2001 - June 2007
Roxell May 1997 - February 2001
Roxell October 1993 - April 1997
Skills
Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Strategy Development, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, ERP, Strategy, Logistics, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Inventory Control, Management, Project Planning, Forecasting, Supply Management, Warehousing, Transportation, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Transportation..., Global Sourcing, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain..., 5S, Pricing, Demand Planning, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Supplier Development, Logistics Management, Operational Excellence, Materials Management, P&L Management, Manufacturing Operations, Production Planning, Product Development, 3PL, Process Engineering, Kanban, Distribution Management, Project Implementation, MRP, Manufacturing, JIT, DMAIC, Supplier Negotiation
Education
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 2009 — 2009
Supply Chain & Customer Understanding
IMD (International Institute for Management Development) - Business Programs 2008 — 2008
Strategy & Leadership
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration -Transportation
USPTO November 2014 - Present
Wade A. Williams Attorney at Law October 2012 - Present
Furniture Factory Outlet April 2012 - October 2012
Nilfisk-Advance October 2009 - January 2012
Skills
Research, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Communication, Patentability, Sales, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Customer Engagement, Operations Research, Arena Simulation..., Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property Law
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2007 — 2011
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
JLG, Industries (Oshkosh Co) May 2014 - Present
Manitowoc Cranes, LLC March 2012 - February 2014
Thermo King January 2011 - January 2012
Nilfisk-Advance May 1998 - November 2010
Skills
Pro/Engineer, Catia v5
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1983 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Wayne State University 1987 — 1990
MS, Mechanical Engineer
Nilfisk-Advance May 1974 - Present
Nilfisk-Advance Ply May 1974 - 2011
12 Oaks Center, Wayzata, MN May 1993 - December 1995
Skills
Good Organizing skills, Self Starter, To think is to Create
Education
Sister Rosiland Massage School 1991 — 1993
Massage Therapy
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1991 — 1993
2 year Pre Med
Nilfisk-Advance June 2010 - January 2012
Nilfisk-Advance Pty Limited 2010 - 2012
The Tax Office March 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Accounts Payable, Payroll, Tax Preparation
Education
University of Arizona 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing
Stonhard July 2007 - Present
Columbia Liquor February 2010 - June 2012
Nilfisk-Advance January 2000 - January 2006
Quest Heathcare 1997 - 1998
Daileys Liquor January 1986 - January 1996
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Selling, Business Development, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Forecasting, New Business Development, Budgets, Operations Management, Team Building, Account Management, Management, Retail, Customer Service, Project Management, Business Strategy, Construction, Project Planning, Business Planning, Sales Process
Education
University of Houston 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing