Orval Kent Foods
Founded: 1952 Parent organization: Chef Solutions, Inc
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Orval Kent Foods Employees
Benedictine University and The DeVry Education Group 2014 - Present
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Department of Accounting 2013 - 2014
Tatum, a Randstad Company 2010 - 2013
Little Lady Foods, Inc. 2000 - 2010
Orval Kent Foods 1999 - 2000
Abbott Laboratories 1989 - 1999
Price Waterhouse 1986 - 1989
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Cash Management, Acquisition Integration, Finance, Private Equity, Strategy, Process Improvement, Leadership, Internal Audit, Strategic Planning, Management, Classroom Instruction
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Accounting
Northern Illinois University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
McDonald's Corporation August 2015 - Present
Axe-Men BBQ Competition Team August 2014 - Present
NerdSteak.com June 2013 - Present
Nation Pizza and Foods April 2014 - August 2015
Woodland Foods May 2013 - April 2014
Culinary Sales Support Inc. 2012 - 2012
Orval Kent Foods 2006 - 2012
Uno Chicago Grill 2004 - 2006
WENTWORTH CLUB March 2004 - September 2004
Alpine Country Club May 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Food, Culinary Skills, Food Science, Recipes, Cooking, Food Service, Social Networking, Product Development, Menu Development, Music, Food Safety, Music Industry, Management, Restaurants, Cuisine, Chef, Leadership, Team Leadership, Songwriting, Studio Recording, Recipe Testing, HACCP, Nutrition, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Sanitation, Band, Frozen Food, Food Quality, Food Processing, Catering, Promotions, Bakery, Baking, Fine Dining, Meat, Culinary, Innovation, Organizational..., Food Styling, Promoting, Presentations, Promoting Events, Recipe Development, Food Technology, Ingredients, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Gourmet
Education
Johnson and Wales University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Applied Science, Culinary Nutrition
Schaumburg High School 1998 — 2002
Jefferson College February 2011 - Present
The Chapel September 1998 - January 2010
Dominick's Groceries January 1995 - September 1998
Orval Kent Foods September 1980 - January 1995
Skills
Staff Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Budgets, Project Planning, Process Scheduler, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Procurement, Volunteer Management, Operations Management, Purchasing, Facilities Management, Logistics, Team Building, Leadership, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Supervisory Skills, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting
Education
Harper College
Certificate in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Kennedy Western University
Coursework, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Lakeview Farms May 2015 - Present
Cargill January 2011 - May 2015
Orval Kent Foods September 2009 - January 2011
Lakeview Farms August 1992 - June 2009
United States Marine Corps August 1987 - October 1991
Skills
Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Food, Food Processing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Ingredients, Logistics, SAP, Food Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Food Technology
Education
University of Dayton 2009 — 2012
Certificate in Catechesis
United States Marine Corps 1987 — 1991
Leadership Courses
Carlex August 2013 - Present
Reser's Fine Foods 2011 - August 2013
Orval Kent Foods 2009 - 2011
Goldshield Fiberglass 2007 - 2009
Goldshield Fiberglass 2005 - 2007
Goldshield Fiberglass 2004 - 2005
Goldshield Fiberglass 2002 - 2004
FCA Manufacturing 2001 - 2002
Mt. Hood Chemical Co./Mt. Hood Solutions Co 2000 - 2001
Skills
Team Leadership, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, EHS, HACCP, Food Industry, Employee Relations, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Food, Performance Management, Team Building, Management
Education
Purdue University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Hopkins Manufacturing Corp September 2009 - Present
Orval Kent Foods June 2008 - June 2009
Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. 1995 - 2008
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Logistics, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Manufacturing, SAP, Retail, Process Improvement, P&L Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Six Sigma
Education
Webb City High School 1989 — 1993
Missouri Southern State University
Greater Chicago September 2014 - Present
Curacao April 2007 - Present
GomezHR Consulting October 2000 - Present
Reiter Affiliated Companies August 2005 - August 2006
Barona Resort & Casino March 1999 - March 2004
Ruiz Foods March 1998 - March 1999
Orval Kent Foods March 1997 - March 1998
Noah's Bagels March 1996 - March 1997
The Beverly Hills Hotel February 1996 - October 1996
DELIMEX, HJ HEINZ March 1991 - March 1996
Skills
Deferred Compensation, PeopleSoft, Conflict Resolution, Executive Coaching, Training, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Organizational..., Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, HR Consulting, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Employee Training, Onboarding, Leadership, Interviews, Workforce Planning, Career Development, Hiring, HRIS, HR Policies, Change Management, Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Team Building, Performance Appraisal, Technical Recruiting, Executive Management, Personal Development, Management Development, Applicant Tracking..., Employer Branding, Executive Search, Workers Compensation, Employment Law, Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Performance Improvement, Management Consulting, Strategy, Coaching, Organizational Design, Strategic HR
Education
University of California, San Diego
Research and Experimental Psychology
Center for Creative Leadership
Certificate, Executive Leadership
UCSD Extension
Certificate, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
University of California, San Diego
Polsinelli October 2013 - Present
Clifford's Pet Specialties June 2009 - December 2014
American Specialty Toy Retailing Association February 2013 - August 2013
American Society of Retina Specialists September 2012 - February 2013
AMCA International July 2011 - August 2012
Orval Kent Foods June 2011 - June 2011
Eurest Services May 2011 - May 2011
Skyline Metro Chicago August 2010 - November 2010
AHA Solutions June 2010 - June 2010
Chamberlain May 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Outlook, Social Media, Association Management, Database Administration, Website Development, Membership Development, Meeting Planning, Committee Liaison, Association Memberships, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Marketing Communications
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2013 — 2016
MBA with a Concentration in Marketing, Information Systems Management
Trinity Christian College 2004 — 2007
Bachelors, Business Management
Orica May 2014 - Present
EaglePicher Technologies April 2011 - May 2014
EaglePicher Technologies June 2007 - April 2011
Orval Kent Foods November 2000 - June 2007
Skills
Explosives Safety, Process Safety..., Environmental Awareness, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Process Hazards Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Six Sigma, Program Management, Training, Human Resources, Team Building, 5S
Education
Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A), Major in Management, Minor in Human Resource Management
Baxter Springs High School 1994 — 1997
National Food Connections January 2008 - Present
Fiore di Pasta 2005 - 2008
Kens Foods 1990 - 2000
Orval Kent Foods 1977 - 1989
Skills
National Accounts, Food, Food Safety, Food Service, Culinary Skills, Food Industry, Food Processing, Key Account Development, Food Science, Menu Development, Restaurants, HACCP, Purchasing, Retail, Grocery, Frozen Food, Ingredients, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Bakery, Food Technology, Income Statement, Direct Store Delivery, Beverage Industry, Meat, Consumer Products, IRI, Food Quality, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Categorization, Private Label, Sanitation, FMCG, Dairy, Sailing, Shopper Marketing, Trade Marketing, Distributors, Wine, New Restaurant Openings, Product Innovation, Nielsen, Baking, Profit, Catering, Inventory Control, Pricing
Education
Northern Illinois University 1972 — 1976
BS, Education
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Bachelor's degree, Education
Safariland August 2013 - Present
Peacock Eng December 2008 - July 2013
Peacock Eng July 2009 - December 2009
Orval Kent Foods August 2006 - February 2009
Orval Kent Foods August 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Supply Chain, SAP, Documentation, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Analysis, GMP, MRP, HACCP, Process Improvement, Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Florida State College at Jacksonville 2015 — 2018
Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
University Of PhoenixPresent 2011 — 2012
Science, Business; Supply Chain and Operational Management
Virginia College OnlineDecember 2008 — 2010
High School Diploma, Administrative Office Management
Albrecht & Associates February 2012 - Present
Orval Kent Foods April 2010 - January 2012
Mark James & Associates 2003 - 2010
Save More Resources/Illinova Energy Partners 1999 - 2004
S&H Citadel 1994 - 1999
Skills
Customer Relations, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Coaching, Budgets, Inventory Management, Customer Service, CRM, Process Improvement
Education
Purdue University
BA, Communications
Accubuilt August 2013 - Present
Reser's Fine Foods November 2011 - August 2013
Orval Kent Foods 2009 - 2011
Orval Kent Foods 2005 - 2009
Roundy's Foods 1997 - 2005
Skills
Inventory Management, Cost Accounting, SAP, Cost Saving Initiatives, Cost Accounting..., Warehousing, Supervisory Experience, Physical Inventory, Inventory Control, BPCS, Inventory Analysis, Distribution Center..., Forecasting, MRP, Inventory Accuracy, Standard Costs, Production Planning
Education
James A Rhodes State College 2008 — 2011
Degree In, Accounting with Computer Applications
Seafood America LLC May 2015 - Present
Hanover Foods Corporation February 2013 - Present
Couturier North America March 2011 - February 2013
Orval Kent Foods January 2008 - March 2011
Ready Pac Produce April 2006 - December 2007
ConAgra Foods March 2005 - April 2006
Puratos October 2003 - March 2005
General Mills 1997 - 2003
Skills
Food, P&L Management, Product Development, Food Industry, Sales Management, New Business Development, Food Service, Retail, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Ingredients, Strategy, Bakery, Product Marketing, Management, Catering, Strategic Planning, FMCG, National Accounts, Purchasing, Start-ups, Sales, Key Account Development, CRM, Account Management, Consumer Products, Frozen Food, Grocery, Negotiation, Business Planning, Dairy, B2B, Leadership, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Integrated Marketing, IRI, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Category Management, Promotions, Budgeting, Brand Development, Frozen, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Sales Operations, Budgets
Education
Illinois College 1979 — 1983
B.S., Business Administration & Economics
PepsiCo August 2005 - March 2011
Orval Kent Foods August 2003 - August 2005
Basic American Foods July 1994 - August 2003
Basic American Foods July 1998 - December 2000
Basic American Foods August 1994 - August 1996
Skills
Customer Relations, Sales Management, Negotiation, Food Service, Product Development
Education
Davenport University 1986 — 1989
BA, Business Administration w/Minor in Marketing
Samuel Adams Pennsylvania Brewery January 2014 - Present
Process Improvement Consultant August 2001 - December 2013
LJ Dollar Store January 2008 - October 2010
Friskies Pet Care, Inc. November 1998 - August 2001
Nabisco Specialty Products August 1997 - October 1998
Wyeth Ayerst Laboratories, Inc. May 1990 - December 1995
Orval Kent Foods August 1987 - April 1990
Harrison Industrial Corporation August 1983 - June 1987
Muller & Phipps Mfg. Co. August 1978 - July 1983
Skills
Product Development, Management Consulting, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Coaching, Team Building, Project Management, Process Engineering, Start-ups, New Business Development, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Small Business, Business Development, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy
Education
Adamson University 1972 — 1977
B.S., Chemical Engineering
University of Wisconsin
Better Process Certification
US Foods 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands February 2012 - December 2013
Chef Solutions June 2011 - February 2012
Electro-Motive Diesel July 2010 - March 2011
Sears Holdings Management Corporation January 2007 - February 2008
Chef Solutions July 2005 - October 2006
Orval Kent Foods July 2005 - October 2006
Pennant Foods July 2005 - October 2006
ABN AMRO April 2004 - June 2005
Chicago Metallic September 2001 - April 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, SAP, Vlookup, Mergers, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounting, Consolidation, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Strategy, Financial Process..., Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Essbase, Variance Analysis, Finance, Business Planning, Corporate Finance, Strategic Financial..., Due Diligence
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 2000 — 2001
MBA, Finance
The University of Chicago 1989 — 1993
BA, Economics
Harper College 2008 — 2010
Accounting
College of DuPage 2009 — 2009
Accounting
Thornridge
Kellogg Company August 2009 - Present
Orval Kent Foods November 2007 - August 2009
Nation Pizza Products November 2005 - November 2007
Sargento Foods May 2003 - June 2005
Fresh Express February 1999 - March 2003
Maple Leaf Bakery January 1997 - February 1999
Kathryn Beich (Sunmark) July 1994 - August 1996
E.J. Brach Corporation July 1985 - 1994
Ambrosia Chocolate Company January 1983 - June 1985
Skills
Certified SQF2000..., BRC, Food Science, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, SPC, Quality Management, Process Improvement, FDA, Quality Assurance, Frozen Food
Education
Lewis University 1991 — 1995
MBA, Operations Management
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2004 — 2009
Masters, Quality Assurance
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1975 — 1981
B.S., Environmental and Public Health
DLC April 2015 - Present
Atkore International August 2014 - April 2015
East Balt March 2009 - August 2013
Orval Kent Foods June 2006 - March 2009
ConAgra Foods July 2003 - June 2006
Nabisco Biscuit Company January 1995 - March 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Analysis, Strategic Planning
Education
DePaul University 1990 — 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Northern Illinois University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Cus November 2014 - Present
Aerotek June 2014 - November 2014
Accountemps February 2014 - May 2014
BMT Scientific Marine Services, Inc, November 2013 - January 2014
Accountemps at BMT Scientific Marine Services September 2013 - October 2013
Aerotek at Zest Anchors July 2013 - August 2013
C G Olsen P C January 2013 - May 2013
Fresh Creative Foods a division of Reser's Fine Foods November 2011 - December 2012
Orval Kent Foods March 2008 - November 2011
Xantrex Technology February 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Excel, SAP, Payroll, Microsoft Office, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Word, Journal Entries, Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation, Accruals, Fixed Assets, Billing, Invoicing, PowerPoint, Payroll Processing, Expenses, GAAP, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Budgets, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, Process Improvement, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Management, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, ADP Payroll, Auditing, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Software Documentation, Benefits Administration, Tax
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2002
AA, BS/BA Business Administration
Red Bull November 2014 - Present
Morton Salt July 2013 - February 2014
Emerson January 2013 - March 2013
US Foods October 2012 - December 2012
Wrigley January 2012 - June 2012
Orval Kent Foods March 2006 - November 2010
Kinder Morgan October 2005 - March 2006
McDonald's Corporation March 2002 - October 2005
Levy Home Entertainment January 1999 - January 2002
Residence Inn January 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Transportation, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Project Planning, Warehousing, Access, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Training
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 2002 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration; Business Information Systems
Morton West High School 1991 — 1996
General Studies
St. Frances of Rome 1986 — 1991
Topco Associates LLC September 2011 - Present
Orval Kent Foods December 2009 - September 2011
Newlyweds Foods August 2006 - December 2008
Nestle 1999 - 2006
L. Karp & Sons, Inc. (Karp's) August 1994 - 1999
Edlong Dairy Flavors 1994 - 1994
Skills
SAP, Food Science, Frozen Food, Food, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Technology, GMP, HACCP, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Sensory Evaluation, Dairy, Food Quality, SQF, Bakery, FDA, Flavors, Food Service, GFSI, Quality System
Education
Dominican University
BA, Food Science & Nutrition
Dean Foods October 1995 - May 2002
Dairy Council of Wisconsin January 1990 - October 1995
Orval Kent Foods December 1985 - December 1990
Education
University of Iowa 1982 — 1986
M.S. Foods and Nutrition, Nutrition, Food Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1982
B.S. Human and Family Studies, Foods/Nutrition/Dietetics
Westminster Bakers Co. February 2012 - Present
Orval Kent Foods January 2006 - February 2012
INSTITUTIONAL SALES CORPORATION January 1994 - January 2006
CALKINS & COMPANY January 1985 - January 1994
KRAFT FOODSERVICE January 1977 - January 1985
Skills
Grocery, Food Industry, Food, Forecasting, Ingredients, Dairy, Product Development, Culinary Skills, Food Safety, Food Processing, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Sales, Meat, Consumer Products, FMCG, Supply Chain Management, Key Account Development
Education
St. Ambrose University 1973 — 1977
BS, Buisness
Loyola Academy 1968 — 1972
Umicore January 2012 - Present
Orval Kent Food Company August 2010 - January 2012
Orval Kent Foods July 2008 - June 2010
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts January 2004 - January 2005
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts January 2003 - January 2004
Skills
HACCP, Food Safety, FDA, Quality Assurance, USDA, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Pittsburg State University 2011 — 2011
In Process
Baxter Springs High School 1992 — 1996
High School Diploma, General Education
Stolle Machinery Company LLC June 2014 - Present
Rexam August 2010 - March 2014
Microtech Machinging May 2007 - January 2010
Orval Kent Foods May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Management, Minitab, Troubleshooting, Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Packaging, 5S, Manufacturing..., Engineering, Materials, Process Improvement, SPC
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Proctor & Gamble August 2015 - Present
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. June 2014 - April 2015
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. October 2011 - June 2014
Orval Kent Foods March 2002 - October 2011
Skills
Inventory Control, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Team Building, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Time Management, Teamwork, PowerPoint
Education
James A Rhodes State College 1999 — 2003
Not Completed, Information Technology-Networking
Delphos Jefferson High School 1993 — 1997
Diploma, General Education
HAVI Global Solutions February 2013 - Present
HAVI Global Solutions 1995 - Present
HAVI Global Solutions January 2010 - May 2012
Orval Kent Foods August 1986 - August 1995
Skills
Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Siebel, Supply Chain, Data Warehousing, Business Process..., Tableau, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Data Integration, Data Modeling, OBIEE, Analytics, Data Analysis, ITIL
Education
Roosevelt University 1986 — 1991
Masters of Science, Information Technology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education
Griffith Laboratories January 2015 - Present
Griffith Laboratories April 2012 - January 2015
Griffith Laboratories September 2008 - April 2012
Orval Kent Foods December 2005 - September 2008
Skills
FDA, R&D, Lifesciences, Product Development, Analysis, Commercialization, Strategy, Food Safety, GMP, Food Industry, Laboratory, Food
Education
Purdue University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Biology/Genetics
TranzAct Technologies Inc. June 2012 - Present
Tranzact Technologies September 2005 - June 2012
Orval Kent Foods 2002 - 2005
ConAgra Foods January 2001 - 2002
Starbucks Coffee Company 1999 - 2001
Helene Curtis / Unilever HPC 1988 - 1999
Skills
Logistics Management, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Logistics, Shipping, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Transportation, Transportation..., Operations Management, Warehousing, Customer Service, Pricing, Supply Chain...
Education
Northern Illinois University
Salm Partners LLC August 2007 - Present
Roycemore School September 2008 - July 2012
Chef Solutions September 2004 - July 2007
Orval Kent Foods 2004 - 2007
ConAgra Foods 1981 - 2004
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2000 — 2001
Kellogg Management Institute, General Management
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1989 — 1992
MBA, Finance
North Central College 1976 — 1980
BA, Biology
Iowa Realty March 2011 - Present
Elite GMAC Real Estate October 2007 - November 2010
REMAX associates March 2002 - October 2007
Carriage House Foods/Ames Processed Foods August 1999 - April 2002
Orval Kent Foods March 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Effective Communicator, Excellent Negotiator, Energetic Hard Worker, First Time Home Buyers, Marketing, Short Sales, Investment Properties, New Homes, Real Estate, Condos, Selling, Negotiation, Customer Service, Real Property, Foreclosures, Training, Move Up Buyers, Construction, Real Estate Transactions, Relocation, Sales, Seller Representation, Farms, Referrals, Retail, Sales Operations, Sellers, Home Staging, Single Family Homes, ABR, Investments, Townhomes, Buyers, Residential Homes, Management, Listings, Rentals, New Home Sales, Developments, Buyer Representation, REO, Investors, Real Estate Development, Relocation Buyers, Property Management, Seniors, Luxury
Education
Masters Degree fr School of Hard Knocks:) 1974 — 2014
Kirkwood Community College 1977 — 1980
AA, Food Store Management
Rent-A-Center February 2012 - February 2014
Dean Foods January 2011 - February 2012
Coca-Cola Enterprises June 2008 - February 2010
PepsiCo February 2003 - July 2005
Alliant Foodservice June 1998 - February 2003
Orval Kent Foods June 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Business Analysis, Business Objects, Access, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Data Mining, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Statistical Data..., Performance Metrics, Metrics Reporting, Gap Analysis, Fixed Income Analysis, Team Leadership, Big Data, SQL, PeopleSoft, SAP, IRI, AC Nielsen, PowerPoint, Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Mentoring, Training, Pricing Strategy, Pricing Analysis, Market Pricing, Bid Pricing, Budgets
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
Network Dynamics, Inc. April 2008 - Present
AAA Michigan April 2008 - Present
Chef Solutions May 2000 - October 2007
Orval Kent Foods May 2000 - October 2007
Skills
Telecommunications, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Vendor Management, VoIP, WAN, Team Leadership, TCP/IP, Switches, Security, Project Planning, Project Management, Process Improvement, Network Administration, Microsoft Office, LAN-WAN, Enterprise Software, Disaster Recovery, DNS, Call Center, Avaya, Active Directory, ASA, Network Engineering, Avaya Technologies, Servers, Network Architecture
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1985 — 1990
Triton-College 1984 — 1985
Offset Printing
Libertyville High School
Rexam Beverage Can Co. 2010 - Present
Rexam Beverage Can Americas 2006 - Present
ConAgra Foods November 2004 - September 2006
Maple Leaf Foods June 1999 - March 2004
Orval Kent Foods May 1983 - October 1998
Skills
Fleet Management, Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Transportation, Warehouse Management, Logistics Management, Transportation..., 3PL, Spend Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Shipping, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Procurement, LTL, Freight, Pricing, Truckload, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Customs Regulations, International Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Demand Planning, 5S, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, SAP
Education
Harper College 1998 — 2003
FirstCo Development, Inc. 2002 - Present
SmartPrice Sales & Marketing 2005 - 2010
Titan Scan SureBeam 2000 - 2003
Orval Kent Foods 1971 - 2001
Skills
Bakery, Brand Management, Consulting, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Food, Food Industry, Forecasting, Grocery, HACCP, Leadership, Logistics, Market Planning, Marketing, Management, Mergers, New Business Development, P, Pricing, Product Development, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
State University of NY at Buffalo
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General
High Liner Foods December 2013 - Present
High Liner Foods August 2005 - Present
High Liner Foods/ Fishery Products International August 2004 - Present
Sandridge Foods June 2002 - August 2004
Orval Kent Foods June 1997 - June 2002
BNH Marketing March 1995 - May 1997
Sara Lee Meat Group May 1987 - March 1995
Safeway Stores May 1973 - April 1987
Skills
project management, sales coaching, Food Service, Retail, Food, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Sales Management, Forecasting, Team Building, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Business Planning, Key Account Development, Food Industry, Customer Service, Budgets, Project Management, Leadership, Direct Sales, Sales, Frozen Food, Business Strategy, Pricing, Key Account Management, Training, Business Coaching, Selling, Merchandising, Food Processing, Meat, Management, Purchasing, Product Development, P&L, Market Planning, Grocery, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Distributors, P&L Management, Supply Chain, Catering, Consumer Products
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 1982 — 1984
business
Pilkington North America, Inc June 2014 - Present
Pilkington North America July 2011 - July 2014
Furst-McNess Company April 2010 - July 2011
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours August 2005 - January 2010
Océ North America November 2001 - August 2005
Motorola May 1999 - November 2001
Motorola September 1995 - April 1999
Motorola March 1994 - September 1995
Orval Kent Foods February 1984 - February 1994
Skills
Business Process..., Supply Chain Management, Customs Regulations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Letters of Credit, INCOTERMS, Cross-functional Team..., Procurement, Continuous Improvement, INCO terms, Program Management, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Air Freight, Export, NAFTA, Freight, Supply Chain..., Analysis, Six Sigma, International Trade, International Business, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, Logistics Management, Management, Customs Brokerage, Trade Compliance, Inventory Management, 3PL, Lean Manufacturing, Transportation..., Import Export, Supply Management, SAP, Export Controls, Ocean, Import, Shipping, International Logistics, LTL, Transportation, Import/Export Operations, Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, International Shipping, Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing
Education
Roosevelt University 1997 — 1998
none, International Business
HARTING Inc. of North America November 2013 - Present
HARTING November 2012 - November 2013
Orval Kent Foods October 2010 - February 2012
Orval Kent Foods June 2007 - October 2010
Chef Solutions September 2005 - May 2007
Allstate November 1998 - September 2005
Rollex Corporation February 1995 - November 1998
Skills
SAP R/3, Microsoft Office, Accounting, Process Improvement, SAP, Forecasting, Management, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Auditing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1990 — 1994
BS, Accountancy
Glenbard North High School 1986 — 1990
Intelligent Medical Objects December 2013 - Present
Intelligent Medical Objects February 2012 - December 2012
Toshiba Medical Research Institute, Inc. October 2008 - December 2012
Windward Builders, Inc. September 1997 - February 2008
Shelf-Kote Enterprises, Ltd. January 1996 - September 1997
Packaging Resources, Inc. August 1989 - January 1996
Orval Kent Foods January 1980 - January 1989
Cambridge Homes, Inc. January 1976 - January 1980
Skills
Project Accounting, Project Closeout, Policy/Procedure..., Project Management, Troubleshooting, Creative Problem Solving, Contract Management, Construction Accounting, Administrative Services, Corporate Services, Purchasing Processes, Operations, Construction..., Property Management, Financial Reporting, Budgeting and..., Office Expansion and..., Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, Microsoft GP, ACT, Timberline Construction..., Crystal Reports, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Accounts Payable, Program Management, Offices, Strategy, Forecasting, Project Planning, Training
Education
Northwestern University 1969 — 1976
BS, Business Administration
Revlon January 2012 - Present
Orval Kent Foods April 2011 - January 2012
Universal Music Group October 2005 - January 2011
Universal Music & Video Distribution August 2003 - October 2005
Universal Music & Video Distribution February 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Retail, Marketing, Business Development, Merchandising, Strategic Partnerships, Sales, Advertising, Sales Operations, Management, Analysis, Brand Management, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
Baylor University 1987 — 1991
Bachelors, History, German
Jewel-Osco March 2014 - Present
Teleperformance December 2011 - March 2014
Orval Kent Foods December 2010 - November 2011
Noven Pharmaceuticals August 2009 - October 2010
Oak State Products July 2007 - May 2009
James Hardie Building Products June 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, GMP, Forklift Operator, Packaging, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Analysis, Time Management, Continuous Improvement, Management, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Inventory Control, Sales
Education
Illinois State University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Organizational Leadership, 3.64
Illinois Valley Community College 2012 — 2012
4.0
Palomar College 2010 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Leadership
Illinois State University 2009 — 2009
Bachelor's of Science, Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
A.A.B., Business
Toscana Cheese August 2012 - Present
Arthur Schuman Inc July 1999 - August 2012
Sorrento's January 1996 - January 1999
Concord Marketing Inc.(Sorrento's) 1996 - 1999
Orval Kent Foods January 1994 - January 1996
Interbake Corporation January 1991 - January 1994
Dolly Madison Kitchen January 1989 - January 1991
De-Bel Foods Corporation January 1987 - January 1989
Columbia Cheese Corporation January 1982 - January 1987
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, PLC, Plant Maintenance, TPM, Engineering, Purchasing, Factory, Food Industry, Operations Management, Food Safety, Food, Microsoft Word, Production Planning, Hoshin Kanri, Troubleshooting, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Hydraulics, Inventory Management, Logistics, Air Compressors, Arc and Tig Welding
Education
Rockwell Automation ( Allen Bradley ) 2005 — 2006
PLC training, RSLogix 5, 500, 5000
CDM 1997 — 1998
Robotics Programing and AutoCAD, Fanuc Controls Programing and Operation, AutoCAD drafting Software
Cittone Institute of Technology 1988 — 1990
Computer Repair and Robotics, Computer Repair Laboratories
Cleveland Institute of Technology 1980 — 1985
Electronic Technology, Logic circuits, Computer technology, Counters and Displays, Microwave
Essex County College 1979 — 1982
Electronic Technology, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, History, English, Electricity and Electronics
Colegio Tecnico Don Bosco 1974 — 1978
Bachiller Tecnico Electricista (Bachelor Electric Technology), Bachelor Degree
Orval Kent Foods August 2007 - February 2009
Education
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2007
B.S., Biology
Jo's Candies, LLC July 2015 - Present
Business Coaching July 2014 - Present
Ramona's Mexican Food Products, Inc January 2012 - May 2014
Senor Snacks, Inc September 2009 - February 2011
Orval Kent Foods April 2008 - April 2009
American Pie September 2006 - April 2008
The Schwan Food Company September 1990 - April 2006
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Management, Food Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Training, ERP, Warehousing, Root Cause Analysis, Food Safety, Food Industry, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1978 — 1980
BS, Accounting
IBM August 2011 - Present
Invotronics February 2011 - August 2011
Harman International August 2008 - August 2011
CONTAX November 2007 - August 2011
Orval Kent Foods November 2007 - August 2011
Grohe America November 2007 - August 2011
Skills
SAP, EDI, SD, Servers, Websphere, Sterling Integrator, SAP R/3, Sterling Gentran, IDOC
Education
Ryerson University 2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
FXI November 2012 - Present
Quality Packaging Specialists International December 2011 - September 2012
Cargill September 2010 - December 2011
Orval Kent Foods December 2005 - June 2010
ConAgra Foods May 2003 - December 2005
Frito-Lay August 2002 - May 2003
General Motors January 2000 - August 2002
General Motors May 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Quality, Supply Chain Management, Automotive, Budget, Operations Management, Operational Excellence, Team Building, Team Management, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Process Control, Warehouse Management, Warehousing, Customization, 5S, 5 Why, SAP, AS400 system, Microsoft Office, Start-ups, Capacity Planning, Capacity Management, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Manufacturing..., Training, Production Planning, Plant Management
Education
Purdue University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Southwestern Michigan College 1995 — 1996
Franklin College 1994 — 1995
St. Joseph's High School 1990 — 1994
Arlington Heights Ford April 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods February 2011 - August 2014
ConAgra Foods October 2008 - February 2011
ConAgra Foods June 2007 - October 2008
Orval Kent Foods June 1999 - June 2007
AB Dick 1996 - 1998
Dean Foods June 1995 - June 1996
Farley's & Sathers Candy Company June 1992 - June 1995
Skills
SAP, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Finance, Internal Controls, Leadership, Management, Manufacturing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Business Strategy, P, Strategic Planning
Education
Elmhurst College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Addison Trail High School 1984 — 1988
Panasonic January 2010 - April 2011
Orval Kent Foods April 2005 - August 2008
Pitney Bowes Inc November 1980 - April 2003
Skills
Accounting, General Ledger, SAP, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable, Reconciliation, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation
Education
College of Dupage 1984 — 1986
Associates in Arts with High Honors, Accounting, A
Northern Illinois University 1968 — 1969
Home Economics
St Xavier College 1966 — 1967
Liberal Arts
Air Menzies International 2009 - Present
Menzies Aviation 2008 - 2012
Orval Kent Foods 2008 - 2009
Skills
Physical Security, Air Freight, Project Planning, Customer Service, Airports, Aviation, Charter, Aircraft, Account Management, Logistics Management, Analysis, Flights, Negotiation, Change Management, Commercial Aviation, Civil Aviation, Airlines, Flight Planning, Transportation, Freight, Training, Freight Forwarding, Operations Management, Safety Management..., IATA, Aviation Security, Microsoft Excel, Security Management, Logistics, Auditing, Warehousing, Airport Management, Security Operations
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Gemini Spirits and Wine October 2012 - Present
Terlato Wines International October 2011 - October 2012
Urban Harvest, May 2000 - October 2011
Orval Kent Foods August 1997 - August 2000
Douwe Egberts Coffee Systems March 1990 - June 1997
Kraft Foodservice May 1984 - March 1990
Skills
Wineries, Wine Tasting, Brand Management, Food, Wine
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2007 — 2010
Sommelier, Wine
University of Illinois at Chicago 1985 — 1987
MBA, Marketing/International Business
Université de Bourgogne 1982 — 1983
Diplome de la Langue Francaise, French
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1983
B.S.
international sommelier guild
Casey Accounting & Finance Resources April 2012 - July 2012
Ajilon Financial November 2010 - January 2011
Shell Vacations Hospitality March 2007 - March 2010
Lake County Family YMCA September 2004 - December 2006
Robert Half International / Accountemps January 2004 - June 2004
Mancari Dodge and Chrysler Dealership August 2002 - August 2003
Orval Kent Foods October 1998 - February 2002
Skills
Employee Benefits, ADP ReportSmith, Garnishments, ADP Payroll, 401k, QuickBooks, General Ledger, Paychex, Time Management, Payroll, Accounting, Accruals, Kronos Timekeeping, Customer Service, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, I-9 Compliance, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Training, Outlook, Bank Reconciliation, Auditing
Education
Harper College
Associates Degree, Mathematics and Science
National Louis University
Bachelor, Mathematics and Science
Socorro Consulting Group August 2015 - Present
Standard Functional Foods Group, Inc. August 2010 - July 2015
Socorro Holdings, Inc. January 2003 - August 2010
Orval Kent Foods September 1997 - January 2003
Quaker Oats January 1995 - September 1997
Raskas Foods Inc November 1989 - December 1994
FRITO LAY INC May 1980 - November 1989
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, P&L Management, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Process Improvement, Mergers, Change Management, Purchasing, Budgeting, Capital, Forecasting, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Problem Solving, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Food Processing, Food Industry, Budgets, Consumer Products, HACCP, Root Cause Analysis, Food, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Inventory Management, Quality Management, TPM, Supply Chain..., Product Innovation, R&D, GMP, Operational Excellence, Strategic Sourcing, Ingredients, Six Sigma, Quality System, 5S, Dairy, Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Plant Management
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1976 — 1980
BS, Industrial Management
Ken's Foods November 2014 - Present
HJ Heinz May 2011 - August 2013
HJ Heinz May 2008 - May 2011
Orval Kent Foods July 2002 - July 2007
Skills
Food Industry, Food Science, Sauces, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Technology, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, Food Safety, Frozen Food, Food, Food Service, Flavors, Meat, Bakery, Recipes, Chef, Gourmet, Food Quality, Food & Beverage, Catering, Grocery, Sensory Evaluation, Culinary Skills, Sanitation, Chocolate, Dairy, Recipe Testing, Seafood, Food Microbiology, Menu Development, Baking, Product Development, Cooking, Cuisine, Culinary Management, Fine Dining, Food Styling, Pastry, Restaurants, Bread, Culinary Education, Mediterranean, Menu Costing
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Culinary Nutrition
Discover Financial Services June 2011 - Present
Orval Kent Foods March 2008 - June 2011
McKinsey & Company 2006 - 2008
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2003 — 2006
M.B.A., Strategy, Finance
The University of Chicago 1996 — 2000
B.A., Economics
Prepared Foods / NutraSolutions May 1991 - Present
Orval Kent Foods January 1988 - April 1991
Alex Foods, now Don Miguel Mexican Foods March 1980 - September 1986
Education
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2006
MBA, Marketing
University of Mobile 1986 — 1990
B.A. and B.S., English and Political Science
Lebanon Valley College 1982 — 1986
BA, Communications and Spanish
Seton Hall University 1980 — 1982
M.A., English Literature
Saint Xavier University 1978 — 1981
B.A., English, History, Journalism
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1975 — 1977
MSc, Foodscience and nutrition
St. Olaf College 1970 — 1974
BA, Biology
Orval Kent Foods June 2008 - April 2010
Education
Heald College 1997 — 1999
AAS, Computer Business Administration
ARYZTA LLC May 2014 - Present
ARYZTA March 2012 - Present
Otis Spunkmeyer November 2010 - February 2012
Fresh Start Bakeries January 2005 - November 2010
Chef Solutions August 2002 - December 2005
Orval Kent Foods 1984 - 2003
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Forecasting, P&L Management, Team Building, Consumer Products, SAP, Sales Management, Retail, Product Development, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Logistics, Leadership, Change Management, Manufacturing, Business Process..., Operations Management, Team Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Pricing, FMCG, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Food, Grocery, Continuous Improvement, Income Statement, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Strategy, New Business Development, Customer Service, Key Account Development, Competitive Analysis, National Accounts, Negotiation, Food Safety, Food Service, Frozen Food, Bakery, Demand Planning, Food Manufacturing, Ingredients, Trade Marketing, Food Processing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1980 — 1984
BS, Marketing
Kronos Foods Inc. December 2013 - Present
Little Lady Foods October 2011 - November 2013
Little Lady Foods March 2008 - October 2011
Little Lady Foods May 2006 - March 2008
Chef Solutions / Orval Kent October 2004 - May 2006
Chef Solutions / Orval Kent January 2001 - October 2004
Orval Kent Foods November 1998 - January 2001
Raskas Foods January 1998 - November 1998
Raskas Foods February 1996 - January 1998
Raskas Foods January 1995 - February 1996
Skills
Executive Management, Manufacturing..., Facilities Management, Engineering Management, Maintenance Management, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Food Manufacturing, Product Development, Forecasting, GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Product Launch
Education
University of Missouri-Rolla 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering/Industrial Management - Mechanical Engineering
United Stationers July 2012 - Present
Orval Kent Foods 2011 - February 2012
Orval Kent Foods September 2003 - January 2011
Technology Staffing Resources 2000 - 2002
Croda Inks Corporation 1979 - 1994
Skills
Excel, Microsoft Office, SAP, Accounting, Forecasting, Word, Analysis, Cash, Problem Solving, Financial Reporting, Retail, Accounts Receivable, Credit, Accounts Payable, Research, Outlook, Billing, Reconciliation, Pricing, Microsoft Excel
Education
Harper College
Banking and Finance
St Hyacinth
KeyImpact Sales & Systems May 2012 - Present
Orval Kent Foods August 2006 - May 2012
Orval Kent Foods July 2005 - August 2006
Michael Foods March 2000 - July 2005
Skills
Food Service, New Business Development, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Negotiation, SAP, Planning, Key Account Management, Excel, Microsoft Office, Consultative Selling
Education
Cornerstone University
Orval Kent Foods June 2006 - January 2012
Village of Lincolnwood June 2004 - February 2005
Bernard Food Industries March 2002 - December 2003
Skills
SAP, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Budgets, Analysis, Process Improvement, Coaching, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Invoicing, Journal Entries, PowerPoint, Year-end Close, Employee Relations
Education
Oakton Community College
Missouri Southern State University January 2013 - Present
Northpark Mall April 2009 - Present
Orval Kent Foods September 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, SAP, Accounts Receivable, Food Industry, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Food Processing, Food, Food Safety, Budgets, Process Improvement
Education
Crowder College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Liberal Hight School
Associate of Business Administration, Business
2130 Partners July 2006 - Present
Fountain Valley School October 1989 - Present
Orval Kent Foods July 1986 - July 1988
Skills
Training, Team Building, Public Speaking, Food Safety, Sanitation, Food Service, Nutrition Education, Culinary Skills, Staff Development, Menu Development, Food, Coaching, Leadership Development, Food & Beverage, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Dietetics, Marketing
Education
Cal Poly Pomona
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Qik Liks Pet food May 2010 - Present
unilever foodsolutions January 2003 - July 2006
Milwaukee Seasonings June 1994 - January 2003
Executive Chef/ Orval Kent part of PET,Inc. May 1993 - January 1994
Orval Kent Foods April 1992 - April 1993
Farmer John Meat Products March 1991 - April 1992
Vienna Beef California August 1989 - September 1991
Vienna Beef May 1975 - August 1989
Skills
Product Development, Management, Quality Assurance, Start-ups, Human Resources, Purchasing, Ingredients, Negotiation, Packaging, Team Building, Sales Management, Procurement, Food, Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Industry
Education
DePaul University 1986 — 1989
Communications/Business Management, Food Technology and Processing, 3.5
Palmer-Donavin February 2015 - Present
Orval Kent Foods May 2010 - December 2011
Meijer April 2005 - February 2007
American Trim May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Finance, Management, Statistics, Information Systems, Marketing Management, Human Resources, Accounting, Economics, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Analysis, Auditing
Education
University of Northwestern Ohio 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Ohio State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Shawnee High School