Rain Bird
Industry: Manufacturing company
DescriptionRain Bird Corporation is a large international privately held manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services for landscapes, golf courses, sports fields, and agriculture, designed to minimize water consumption. Headquarters: Azusa, California, United States Founded: 1933 Key person: Anthony LaFetra Subsidiaries: Rain Bird Europe S.A.R.L., Rain Bird Corporation, Accessories Division Type of business: Privately held company
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Rain Bird Employees
Oakley May 2015 - Present
Helix Medical LLC December 2011 - Present
Conesys May 2010 - November 2011
Rain Bird September 1997 - May 2010
Calmar September 1994 - October 1997
Pioneer Video Manufacturing March 1989 - September 1994
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, Medical Devices, Injection Molding, FMEA, Manufacturing..., ISO, SPC, Manufacturing
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Velvoir Virginia 1988 — 1988
Engineering Officer Basic Course
California State University-Fullerton 1984 — 1987
US Army Reserves Commissoned Officer, Army ROTC Program, Second Lieutenant
RE/MAX Estate Properties January 2014 - Present
Shorewood Realtors May 2000 - December 2013
Rain Bird February 1995 - November 1999
Pacific Bell Directory January 1991 - January 1995
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Townhomes, Marketing, Negotiation, Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Real Estate, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Residential Homes, Selling, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Buyer Representation, Relocation, First Time Home Buyers
Education
Harvard Business School 1992 — 1992
Executive Program, Program for Mangement Development
California State University-Northridge 1974 — 1978
BS, Marketing
John Francis Polytechnic High School
Coca-Cola 2006 - Present
Bentley Prince Street 2005 - 2006
Melissa's / World Variety Produce, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Rain Bird November 2001 - September 2003
CIGNA Healthcare 1999 - 2001
Skills
AutoCAD, Rivet, Visio, Flash Animation, Adobe Fireworks, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Sound Forge
Education
East Los Angeles College 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Santa Monica College 2004 — 2005
Associate of Arts (AA), Entertainment Technology/Liberal Arts
Unique Lighting Systems May 2005 - Present
Wesco Turf, Inc. January 2002 - May 2005
Rain Bird June 1995 - January 2002
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Purchasing, Budgets, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Negotiation, Pricing, Direct Sales, Operations Management, Product Marketing
Education
Florida State University 1976 — 1981
BS, Education
PTC December 2014 - Present
Rain Bird October 2013 - September 2014
Space Exploration Technologies November 2012 - March 2013
Lab Support Services Florida Institute of Technology August 2011 - May 2012
Florida Institute of Technology 2008 - 2012
Florida Institute of Technology August 2010 - October 2011
University Safety Office Florida Institute of Technology August 2008 - October 2009
Boeing June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Computer Hardware..., Computer Software..., Computer Diagnostics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL Server, Unix, Autodesk Software, AutoCAD Mechanical, Project Management, Computational Fluid..., ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS FLUENT, Fortran, Matlab, NI LabVIEW, Microcontrollers, Managing Project Budgets, Combustion Analysis, Heat Transfer, PTC Pro/Engineer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Acquisition, NI Data Acquisition..., Lathe Manufacturing, Mill Manufacturing, CNC Manufacturing, Composite Material..., Safety Training with..., Technical Writing, Compressed Gas Handling, Catia V5, CEA, Trajectory Analysis, Rocket Recovery, Computer Repair, PowerPoint, ANSYS, Labview, Propulsion, CFD, Aerospace, CAD, Machining, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, LabVIEW
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
California Academy of Math and Science 2004 — 2008
PMD SOLUTION-PLUS February 2013 - June 2014
LUMEN February 2012 - December 2012
AGENCES PIERRE BOUDREAU September 2007 - December 2011
Salomon et Fischer 1998 - 2011
Rain Bird January 2003 - September 2007
CACTUS IRRIGATION June 1990 - February 2003
Skills
Sales Management, New Business Development
Education
HEC Montréal 1989 — 1994
BACHELOR, BUSINESS - ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Morrow-Meadows Corporation November 2013 - Present
Southern California Edison (SCE) October 2013 - November 2013
Crown Technical Systems April 2013 - August 2013
Mangan Inc. January 2010 - April 2013
Sun Engineering Services, Inc. November 2008 - November 2009
Brinderson April 2008 - October 2008
Novatech Electro Luminescent May 2006 - April 2008
Phillips Aerospace September 2004 - May 2006
Rain Bird March 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Electrical Engineering, CAD, Manufacturing, Electricians, SCADA, Automation, Project Management, Solar Energy, Solar PV, Quality Management, Engineering, Refinery, Switchgear, PLC, Electrical Design, NEC, Protective Relays
Education
CSUDH 2010 — 2011
Licentiate degree, Project Management
California State University-Fullerton 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Competent Motorsport, LLC December 2013 - Present
Rain Bird October 2011 - August 2014
911 Design July 2010 - October 2013
Self-Employed Business Strategist August 2010 - November 2010
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) May 2007 - June 2010
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) January 2006 - May 2007
Self Employed, Business Strategist May 2003 - January 2006
ACCO Brands August 1998 - June 2003
Tokai International Holdings, Inc. December 1992 - August 1998
Marcy Fitness Products May 1989 - December 1992
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Management, Marketing Communications, Product Development, Marketing, Brand Management, Management, Strategic Planning, B2B, Marketing Management, Budgets, Advertising, Sales Management, Program Management, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Consumer Products, Aviation, Tailwheel, Flight Safety, Flight Planning, Flight Training, Flight Dynamics, Flight Mechanics
Education
Cable Airport Flight School & Private Instruction 2010 — 2011
Private Pilot, General Aviation, Single Engine Land w/Tail Wheel and Complex Endorsements
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 2002 — 2004
EMBA, Business & Management
University of Phoenix 1995 — 1997
BSBA, BAM, Business Administration & Management
California State University-Fullerton 1983 — 1985
Undergraduate Studies
Canyon Graphics Corporation October 2014 - Present
Distinctive Plastics, Inc. June 2013 - October 2014
SkinIt Inc. October 2011 - May 2013
Hunter Industries May 2000 - July 2011
Rain Bird June 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Leadership, Project Management, Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, E-commerce, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Program Management, Six Sigma, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Forecasting, Product Management, Budgets, Logistics, ERP, Contract Negotiation, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, MRP, Team Building, ISO 9001:2008 Certified..., AB 1825 Certified:..., SPC, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Kaizen, ISO, Injection Molding, Quality Management, 5S, Quality Control
Education
Chapman University
Organizational Leadership
Grossmont College
Associate of Arts, General Education
Optosecurity January 2014 - June 2014
OpenTable August 2012 - January 2014
Lockheed Martin April 2009 - August 2010
Blackboard February 2007 - February 2009
PetSmart January 2006 - February 2007
Rain Bird May 2005 - November 2005
Convergys November 1999 - June 2004
APL June 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, System Administration, Servers, Technical Support, Windows XP, Networking, Operating Systems, ITIL, Databases, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Management, Analysis, CRM, Data Analysis
Education
City University of Seattle 1996 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
City University of Seattle 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science
Gulf English School 1982 — 1989
I.G.C.S.E
Gulf English School
Rain Bird March 2014 - Present
SMK Electronics April 2010 - March 2014
Panasonic AVC Networks August 2006 - April 2010
Skills
Project Management, New Model Launch, Product Development, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Production System, Kaizen, Automation, Testing, Electronics, Labview, PDCA, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, DMAIC, SPC, 5S, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Continuous Improvement, Test Equipment, ISO, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Poka Yoke
Education
CETYS Universidad 2008 — 2010
Master's, Control and Automation
UABC 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Phenomenex April 2013 - Present
Phenomenex March 2011 - May 2013
Abbott Diagnostics April 2004 - December 2010
Abbott Diagnostics August 2000 - April 2004
Abbott Diagnostics November 1999 - August 2000
Rain Bird 1998 - 1999
Rain Bird 1993 - 1998
Rain Bird 1992 - 1993
Coventry Manufacturing 1990 - 1992
Baxter 1988 - 1990
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Plannning, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Improvement..., Product Realization..., Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, ISO 13485, CAPA, Quality System, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, GMP, Negotiation, Management, Forecasting, ERP, Operational Excellence, Validation, FDA, Six Sigma, SPC, Change Control, Process Simulation, Medical Devices, Quality Management, Sop, Technology Transfer, Quality Assurance, SOP
Education
Caltech 1974 — 1978
BS, Chemical Engineering
Green Street Communities, Inc October 2013 - Present
EXOS November 2011 - July 2013
Rain Bird 2008 - November 2011
Realty Ventures, LLC November 2005 - October 2008
RadioShack October 2002 - November 2005
Wireless Retail 2002 - 2004
Micros Systems, Inc. 1999 - 2002
Motorola 1996 - 1999
Emerson Power Transmission 1993 - 1996
C.A. Spalding Co. 1989 - 1993
Skills
Strategic Planning, Business Development, Leadership, Negotiation, Executive Management, Profit, Process Improvement, Project Management, Quality Management, Cost Reduction..., Income Statement, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Product Management, Program Management, Team Building, Business Process..., Coaching, Change Management, Budgets, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Training, Enthusiastic..., Leading Change, Communication, Collaborative Leadership, Operations Improvement, P&L Responsibility, Influence Others, Consensus Building, Strategy, Turnaround Specialist, Turnaround Strategy, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, strategic, Staff Development, Personal Development, General Operations, High Energy Level, Sales Management, New Product..., Profitable Growth, Competitive, Entrepreneurial..., Key Account Development, Growth Management, Microsoft Office
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1995 — 1997
MBA, Strategy, Marketing, Organizational Behavior
Cornell University 1985 — 1989
BSME, Aeropsace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Target September 2014 - Present
Target September 2013 - September 2014
Rain Bird March 2012 - February 2013
Payless ShoeSource January 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Group Work, Training, Leadership, Sales, Coordination, Inventory Management, POS, Retail, Human Resources
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2012 — 2015
Bachelor Degree, Human Resources Management and Services
Citrus College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Business
ThreewireSys (SkillStorm) January 2015 - Present
SettlementOne SperianEnergy July 2014 - November 2014
FMT Consultants (Scantron Project) June 2014 - July 2014
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems December 2013 - May 2014
Harte-Hanks, Inc. June 2013 - November 2013
Rain Bird April 2012 - October 2012
intrinsic-research October 2011 - April 2012
Western Digital October 2010 - September 2011
2010 General Electric April 2010 - October 2010
ARRIS January 2008 - February 2010
Skills
.NET, Visual Studio, C#, XML, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, Java, Databases, JavaScript, Oracle, Web Services, Web Development, Software Engineering, Visual Basic, Object Oriented Design, Web Applications, asp.net, T-SQL, IIS, CSS, C++, jQuery, UML, Architecture, HTML, WPF, SQL, WCF, Silverlight, ASP, SOA, LINQ, WinForms, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, SOAP, Database Design, MySQL, AJAX, TFS, ADO.NET, OOP
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science
Western Oregon University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Chemeketa Community College 1998 — 2001
A.S, C.A.D. Pre Engineering
Rain Bird April 2009 - Present
Helix Medical LLC June 2007 - Present
Rain Bird August 1998 - April 2009
Ultra PRO International LLC September 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, SPC, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality System, FMEA, Medical Devices, Validation, Engineering, Product Development, ISO 13485, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Minitab, SolidWorks, Automation, Process Improvement, ISO
Education
University of Southern California 1998 — 2000
Business/Commerce, General
East Los Angeles College 1990 — 1994
Associate's Degree, Engineering Technology/Technician, 3.5 GPH
NRG Renew October 2014 - Present
Sunora Energy Solutions, LLC August 2012 - September 2014
Solon Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Rain Bird January 2012 - May 2012
SOLON Corporation May 2011 - December 2011
Paradise Bakery & Caf� February 2008 - May 2011
Red Lobster Restaurants December 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Google Sketchup, Welding, Metal Fabrication, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, AutoCAD, PVSyst, Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, CAD, Design for Manufacturing, Finite Element Analysis, Matlab, Photovoltaics, Automation, SketchUp, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Renewable Energy, Energy, Engineering Management, Project Engineering
Education
University of Arizona 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Glendale Community College 2006 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies
Pace Industries, LLC March 2014 - Present
Harrison Daily Times February 2013 - March 2014
Windstream Communications June 2012 - August 2012
North Arkansas College August 2010 - August 2012
Cox Communications April 2009 - June 2012
Cox Communications April 2009 - June 2012
The Home Depot October 2005 - April 2009
Rain Bird December 1997 - October 2005
Skills
General Management, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Financial Management, Marketing Research, Research, Vendor Relations, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Curriculum Development, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Team Building, Telecommunications, Irrigation, Retail Management, Military, Engineering, Business Intelligence, Interviewing, Product Development, Problem Solving, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Conflict Resolution, Six Sigma, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Team Leadership, Team Management, Negotiation, Production, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Supervisory Experience, Account Management, Inventory Management, Product Marketing, International Sales, Direct Sales, Security Clearance, Program Management, Marketing, Management, Budgets, Business Development
Education
Claremont Graduate University 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration Strategic Management & Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1993 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Vocational Education
Harvey Mudd College 1995 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Engineering
AECOM 2011 - Present
UTi Worldwide 2010 - 2011
DaVita HealthCare Partners 2008 - 2010
Deloitte 2005 - 2008
Rain Bird 2002 - 2005
Rain Bird 1998 - 2002
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Risk Assessment, Business Process..., Program Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ERP, Business Intelligence, Change Management, IT Strategy, Project Portfolio..., Analysis, Project Planning, Governance, Leadership, SAP, Management, Start-ups, Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, Integration, Information Technology, Consulting, Business Process, PMO, IT Management, SDLC, Risk Management, Management Consulting, Project Delivery, MS Project, Outsourcing, Process Engineering, Business Transformation, Oracle E-Business Suite
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management
MBA, Strategy & General Management
California State University-Fullerton
MS, Information Systems
Fibrwrap Construction March 2014 - Present
Rain Bird June 2012 - March 2014
Penhall Company September 2009 - May 2012
Penhall Company November 2005 - September 2009
Penhall Company December 2001 - November 2005
Skills
Construction, Value Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Subcontracting, Sales&Marketing, District Sales..., Sales, Sales Operations, Strategy, Purchasing, Management, Process Scheduler
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Irrigation Association 2013 - Present
Irrigation Association 2009 - Present
Warren Thoma & Associates, LLC April 1991 - Present
National Association of Pond Professionals 2008 - 2010
Garden America 1988 - 1991
Rain Bird 1982 - 1988
US Army 1973 - 1976
Skills
Irrigation, Water Conservation, Sales Management, Sustainability, Landscaping, Landscape Design, Water, Horticulture, Tree Planting, Strategic Planning, Landscape Architecture, Water Management, Garden, Trees, Lawn Care, Construction, Landscape Maintenance, Garden Design, Budgets, Landscape Lighting, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Agriculture, Patios, Water Features, Hardscape, Environmental Awareness, Gardening, Parks, Sustainable Agriculture, Drainage, Site Planning, Green Building, Restoration, Sustainable Design, Water Quality, Water Resources, Energy Efficiency, Soil, Water Treatment, LEED, Sustainable Development, Stormwater Management, Green Technology
Education
California State University-San Bernardino - College of Business and Public Administration 1982 — 1986
BA, Business Management / Marketing
University of North Florida 1979 — 1979
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of South Florida 1978 — 1979
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
St. Petersburg College 1976 — 1978
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Defense Language Institute 1973 — 1974
Russian Language, Honors
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1970 — 1970
Business Administration and Management, General
LVHS 1967 — 1970
Beijer Electronics, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Beijer Electronics December 2010 - May 2013
University of Phoenix January 2006 - January 2011
Rain Bird November 2009 - December 2010
DriveSafety, Inc. March 2005 - November 2009
ITT Technical Institute January 2006 - October 2009
myCSO Solutions 2006 - 2009
Cerberian / Bluecoat Systems October 2003 - March 2005
Xylan/Alcatel June 1997 - October 2004
Network Systems Corporation May 1993 - June 1997
Skills
Product Management, Product Marketing, Channel Management, Security, New Business Development, Public Relations, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Network Security, Ethernet, WAN, Disaster Recovery, Account Management, Cloud Computing, Marketing Communications, Wireless, Start-ups, Direct Sales, Public Speaking, VoIP, Channel Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Networking, Sales, Channel Partners, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Strategy, Marketing, CRM, Product Development, Solution Selling, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, SaaS, Negotiation, Product Launch, Pricing, Manufacturing, International Business, Team Leadership, Go-to-market Strategy, Sales Operations, Telecommunications, Sales Process, Enterprise Software, Information Security
Education
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business 1986 — 1988
MBA, Marketing
Southern Utah University 1984 — 1986
BA, Biology/Chemistry
Fullerton College 1978 — 1980
Associates, Liberal Arts
Help U Sell SE Rita Ranch Realty October 2003 - Present
Rain Bird October 2003 - August 2012
Delta Faucet Company July 1992 - October 2003
Skills
Real Estate Contracts, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Appraisal Skills, Value Stream Mapping, Investment Properties, Continuous Improvement, Real Estate Marketing, Six Sigma, SPC, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Management, Product Development, Product Design, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Automotive, ISO, Engineering, Strategic Planning
Education
Indiana Wesleyan University 1995 — 1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Communication, General
Vanderbilt University 1973 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
iMFLUX January 2014 - Present
Rain Bird October 2012 - January 2014
Rain Bird March 2012 - September 2012
Rain Bird June 2010 - March 2011
Rain Bird March 2007 - May 2010
Johnson Controls Automotive September 2006 - February 2007
Johnson Controls Automotive October 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Six Sigma, Correlation Master, Injection Molding, Scientific Molding, System Integration, eDART, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Integration, Design of Experiments, Materials, Engineering, Automation, Molding, SPC, Plastics, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., 5S
Education
Ferris State University 2001 — 2003
B.S, Plastics Engineering Technology
Ferris State University 1999 — 2001
A.A.S, Plastics Technology
LPL Financial August 2005 - Present
Rain Bird January 2004 - June 2005
DataQuick March 2000 - August 2001
MRT Micro Inc. August 1997 - March 2000
HealthCap Inc. July 1993 - August 1997
Skills
Informatica, C, C++, C#, ETL, T-SQL, ASP.NET, Java, Perl, Software Development, Database Design, Windows Server, Unix, .NET, ASP, Agile Methodologies, Databases, IIS, Integration, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, Object Oriented Design, Oracle, SDLC, SQL, Software Design, Software Engineering, Testing, Visio, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Web Applications, XML
Education
Dartmouth College
BA, Anthropology
Agri-Valley Irrigation, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Eurodrip USA, Inc. April 2006 - January 2012
Rain Bird 2004 - 2006
Rain Bird 2003 - 2004
Rain Bird 2002 - 2003
Global Atmospherics 1993 - 2002
Florida Power & Light 1988 - 1993
Pratt & Whitney 1987 - 1988
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development, New Business Development, Sales Management, Product Management, Strategy, Budgets, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, International Sales, Executive Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Product Launch, P&L Management, Product Marketing, Team Building, Training, International Business, Key Account Management, Negotiation, Management, Plastics, Market Analysis, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Team Management, Pricing, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing
Education
Florida Atlantic University 1985 — 1987
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
University of Florida 1981 — 1985
AA, Engineering
Equestrian Properties 2000 - Present
Switching Systems International February 2000 - June 2001
EOS Corporation 1998 - 2000
Rain Bird 1995 - 1998
Skills
Database Management, PowerPoint, Forecasting, ISO standards, UL, CE, Excel, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Nonprofits, Competitive Analysis, Windows CE, Strategy, Sales
Education
Harvey Mudd College 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Engineering
Phillips Andover
Schreder Lighting LLC March 2014 - Present
Premier Service Inc. August 2012 - September 2013
Rain Bird February 2010 - August 2012
Patten Industries, Inc.- Power Division October 2008 - October 2009
Patten Industries, Inc.- Construction Division November 2006 - October 2008
Patten Industries, Inc.-Construction Division January 2004 - November 2006
New Holland Construction June 1999 - December 2003
The Brickman Group 1996 - 1999
Skills
Six Sigma Green Belt, Brand Developement, Consultative Selling..., Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Product Positioning, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Presentations, Training, Team Motivator, Problem Solving, Pricing, Program Management, Business Planning, Project Management, Sales, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Brand Development, Positioning, Budgets, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Irrigation, New Business Development, Product Development, Marketing, Forecasting, Sales Management, P&L Management, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Team Building, Selling, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, P&L, Operations Management, Sales Process, Direct Sales, B2B, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Inventory Management
Education
Illinois State University
BS, Ag Business
E-Z-GO May 2013 - Present
Rain Bird July 2012 - May 2013
Rain Bird March 2011 - July 2012
Old Brazil May 2003 - April 2012
Rain Bird September 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Native speaker of..., Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Product Development, Product Management, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Global Marketing, International Marketing, International Business, Market Analysis, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, CRM, Sales, Start-ups, Management, Marketing, Business Strategy, Strategy, Pricing, Marketing Management, Leadership, International Sales, Brand Management, P&L Management, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 2001 — 2003
MBA, International Business
Georgetown University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Spanish & Latin American Studies
Lab126 September 2012 - Present
LeCroy January 2012 - Present
Aoptix August 2011 - January 2012
Day Dream Communications March 2009 - September 2011
Broadcom September 2010 - December 2010
GE Homeland Security October 2008 - March 2009
Philips Medical Group September 2007 - August 2008
Microsoft April 2007 - September 2007
Rain Bird January 2006 - April 2007
BoardsToGo December 2002 - January 2006
Education
Diablo Valley College 1972 — 1974
AS, Electronics
Rain Bird May 2015 - Present
The Duck Company May 2013 - May 2015
Monrovia Growers January 2008 - May 2013
Monrovia Growers 2006 - 2008
Monrovia Growers 2004 - 2006
Monrovia Growers 2001 - January 2004
Growzone Inc. / Vinestream Solutions January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Sales, Account Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Leadership, Sales Operations, Program Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Sales Management, Forecasting, Direct Sales, Sales Process, Retail, Inventory Management, Strategy, Business Strategy, Purchasing, CRM, Business Planning, Team Building, Budgets, Product Development, B2B
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 1990 — 1992
MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Colorado State University 1985 — 1987
Agriculture Business/Horticulture
Chadron State College 1983 — 1985
Adaptive Aerospace Corp. May 2014 - Present
University of Redlands September 2008 - Present
VentureAssist Consulting Svcs January 2003 - May 2014
Yellowpages.com November 2005 - May 2007
CitySearch.com September 2004 - December 2004
AgoraeGlobal (CalTech startup) May 2003 - July 2004
EarthLink January 2001 - October 2002
EarthLink May 2000 - January 2001
Claremont Graduate University 1996 - 2000
Rain Bird 1988 - 1995
Skills
Government Contracting, New Business Development, Small Business, Business Process..., Business Development, Strategic Planning, SEM, Product Development, Strategy, Program Management, Management, Software Development, CRM, Public Speaking, Training, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Alliances, Project Management, Team Building, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Integration, E-commerce, Account Management, Advertising, Telecommunications, Product Management, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Entrepreneurship, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 1985 — 1987
MBA, Strategic Management
University of Vermont 1975 — 1979
BA, Political Science, History
Forum Engraving & Sign Co August 2010 - Present
CGIO Marketing & Management Solutions July 2006 - Present
Rain Bird Sales Inc 1995 - 2000
Rain Bird 1995 - 2000
Armstrong World Industries June 1989 - October 1993
Skills
Marketing, Sales Management, Salesforce Training, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Communication Training, Pricing Strategy, Project Coordination, Business Process..., New Business Development, Team Leadership
Education
University of Northern Colorado 1989 — 1991
MA Journalism, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Colorado State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Dawson Forte Cashmere June 2013 - Present
Oregon State University January 2013 - Present
Rain Bird January 2011 - March 2013
Dawson International PLC January 2007 - September 2010
Dawson International PLC October 2005 - December 2006
Dawson Forte Cashmere January 1997 - September 2005
Forte Cashmere Company November 1994 - December 1996
Deloitte Consulting July 1991 - October 1994
IBM July 1982 - August 1989
Skills
Negotiation, International Business, Business Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Strategy, New Business Development, Management, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Product Development, Income Statement, International Sales, Business Development
Education
Harvard Business School 1989 — 1991
MBA, General Management/Operations
Oregon State University 1978 — 1982
BS, Engineering
South Eugene High School
THX Ltd. February 2011 - Present
Walters & Wolf June 2007 - September 2010
Rain Bird October 2006 - May 2007
Hot Pepper Media June 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Photoshop, Customer Service, Event Planning, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Social Media, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2005 — 2010
International Business
Husqvarna 2013 - Present
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. December 2010 - July 2012
MotorSportsEtc.com October 2008 - December 2010
Fluidmaster July 2006 - October 2008
Mattel June 2004 - July 2006
Rain Bird November 2001 - June 2004
Black & Decker HHI December 1998 - November 2001
Westcoast Racing / Westcoast Performance Products February 1996 - September 1998
Skills
Pro Engineer, Product Development, Solidworks, Product Design, CAD, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Windchill, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Fluent in French, Motorsports, HTML, Project Management, FMEA, CFD, FEA, Fluid Dynamics, Tolerance Analysis, DFSS, Injection Molding, Die Casting, Machining, Stamping, Testing, Rapid Prototyping, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Supplier Development, Metals, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, GD&T, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Design for Assembly, Design of Experiments, Plastics, Continuous Improvement, PDM, DFMEA, Process Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, DMAIC, MS Project
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1991 — 1996
B.S., Mechanical Engineering - Design & Materials
TEKsystems August 2014 - Present
Sutherland Global Services August 2014 - Present
Rain Bird 2011 - September 2012
Rheem Manufacturing December 2004 - March 2011
T-Mobile August 2003 - December 2004
AmerisourceBergen August 2000 - August 2003
Raytheon July 1996 - August 2000
UniCom Data Systems January 1992 - July 1996
United States Air Force November 1978 - September 1992
Skills
Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Six Sigma, Call Centers, CRM, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Project Management, Forecasting, Budgets, Marketing, Retail, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Team Management, Vendor Management, Microsoft Excel, Product Development, Negotiation, PowerPoint, New Business Development, FMCG, Team Building, MS SQL, Borland Delphi, Public Speaking, Non-profit Leadership, Performance Metrics, Lean Manufacturing, Data Analysis, Databases, Voice of the Customer, Call Center Development, Call Center..., training, Public Relations, SaaS, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Oracle Reports, Informix, Cloud Computing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Training
Education
Colorado Technical University 2004 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Management
Excelsior College 1990 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information Systems, General
Engineering Technical Group April 2015 - Present
Xeridiem Medical Devices August 2013 - March 2015
iSolvex October 2012 - July 2013
Rain Bird February 2011 - August 2012
Rain Bird March 2007 - February 2011
Merck and Co., Inc. 2002 - 2007
Merck & Co., Inc. - Medco Health July 2000 - July 2002
Becton Dickinson 1996 - 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, DMAIC, Medical Devices, Quality System, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Risk Management, Product Innovation, Cost Reduction..., Quality Management, Technology Licensing, Managing Technical..., Financial Analysis, Customer Requirements, Concept Development, Voice of the Customer..., Design for Six Sigma, Business Plan Writing, Operational Excellence, Statistics, Project Management, Project Portfolio..., Product Specification, Resource Allocation, Start-ups, Management, Licensing, Engineering, Leadership, Business Planning
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1990 — 1992
MBA, Marketing
Stanford University 1982 — 1986
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
KKSP October 2012 - Present
Rain Bird June 1988 - October 2012
Priority Search International 2012 - 2012
DWA 2010 - 2010
Skills
Manufacturing, Management, APQP, Manufacturing..., Team Building, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, SPC, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, P&L Management, Supply Chain, Product Management, Six Sigma, Income Statement, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Turn Around Management, Quality Management, Account Management, Supply Chain Management, 5S, Consulting, New Business Development, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., Negotiation, Sales Management, FMEA, Competitive Analysis, Kaizen, Sales Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Change Management, Process Engineering, Business Intelligence, Automotive, Root Cause Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Sourcing, Sales, Project Management, Inventory Management
Education
Central Michigan University
Caring Transitions of Southern Arizona September 2010 - Present
Annabell's Attic May 2013 - Present
Rain Bird March 2010 - September 2010
Rain Bird April 2009 - March 2010
The Vintage Jewelry Box November 2007 - October 2009
Pella Corporation February 2002 - September 2007
Pella Corporation January 1999 - January 2002
Schrock Cabinet Company August 1997 - October 1998
Pella Corporation August 1990 - July 1997
Skills
Public Relations, New Business Development, Acquisition Integration, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Research, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Budget, Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Business Planning, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Marketing, Coaching, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Channel Strategy..., Social Media, Advertising, Market Research, Pricing, Forecasting, Brand Development, Product Launch, Analysis, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, CRM, Strategic Communications, Team Leadership, Online Marketing, B2B, Direct Marketing, Entrepreneurship
Education
Northwestern - Kellogg School of Management 2003 — 2004
Executive Management Program
St. Ambrose University 1999 — 2003
MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Drake University 1995 — 1997
MBA Coursework
William Penn University 1986 — 1989
BA, English Language and Literature, General
Kirkwood Community College 1980 — 1982
AA, Broadcast Journalism
Goodmans Interior Structures December 2014 - Present
ValleyCrest Companies February 2012 - Present
John Deere April 2010 - March 2012
Rain Bird August 2003 - October 2009
Club Car / Ingersoll Rand December 2001 - July 2003
Club Car / Ingersoll Rand July 2000 - December 2001
Club Car / Ingersoll Rand June 1997 - December 2000
Skills
Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Support, Budgeting, Channel Management, Business Development, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Channel Partners, Product Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, New Business Development, Commercialization, Direct Sales, Sales, Management, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Contract Negotiation, P&L Management, Operations Management, Account Management, Selling, Start-ups, Product Launch, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Training, Forecasting, Strategic Partnerships, Business Planning, B2B, Sales Process, Key Account Management, International Sales, Market Planning, Market Research, CRM, Marketing Management, Negotiation, Market Development, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Business Strategy, Market Analysis
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business Administration, Marketing
University of Arizona 1978 — 1982
BA - Business, Marketing
Rain Bird February 2008 - Present
Energizer January 2001 - November 2007
Energizer Holdings 2000 - 2007
Kellogg Company June 1992 - November 2000
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Key Account Management, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Sales Management, Product Development, Nielsen, Pricing, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Training, Marketing Strategy
Education
Davenport University 1987 — 1991
BA, Management, Sales, Communication
Velocify October 2011 - Present
Jeffery Dimensional Consulting October 2009 - September 2011
YakAcademy, Inc. March 2008 - October 2009
Fulfillment Fund August 2005 - July 2007
Rain Bird August 1999 - July 2005
Seac02 S.r.l. June 2003 - December 2003
Rain Bird April 1998 - February 2000
Rain Bird June 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Start-ups, Negotiation, Spanish, Consulting, Digital Media, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Product Development, Program Management, Entrepreneurship, CRM, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Lead Generation, Analytics, Product Marketing, Management, Market Research, Competitive Analysis, Mergers, New Business Development
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2001 — 2004
M.B.A., Entrepreneurship
Harvey Mudd College 1992 — 1996
B.S., Double Major: Economics and Engineering
Ariens Company October 2014 - Present
Everett Steel INC September 2013 - October 2014
Independent consultant March 2012 - September 2013
Rain Bird September 2008 - February 2012
MTD Products Inc. September 2002 - September 2008
Lowe's Home Improvement April 1995 - August 2000
U.S. Coast Guard March 1991 - April 1995
Skills
Sales Management, Product Development, New Business Development, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Pricing, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Budgets, Product Marketing, Leadership, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Analysis, Key Account Management, Management, P&L Management, Product Management, Selling, Outside Sales, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Relations
Education
Seattle Pacific University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Management
Central Washington University 1987 — 1997
BS, Business Administration
Rain Bird August 2012 - Present
SunEdison September 2009 - January 2012
SunEdison Semiconductor November 2004 - August 2009
Engelhard Corporation September 2001 - January 2004
Ferro Corporation September 1997 - December 2000
Ferro Corporation September 1991 - September 1997
Ferro Corporation 1984 - 1991
Skills
Technical Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Solar, Photovoltaics, Solar Cells, Market Research, Strategy Development, Semiconductors, Product Marketing, Product Management, Market Analysis, Alternative Energy, Competitive Intelligence, Clean Energy, Strategic Planning, Silicon, Renewable Energy, Product Development, Materials Science, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Technology Development, Business Strategy, Cleantech, Product Strategy, Problem Solving, International Business, Technology Transfer, Materials, Electronics, Energy, Coatings, Market Development, Product Launch, Strategic Partnerships, Solar Energy, Sustainable Energy, Commercialization, Manufacturing, Strategy, Management, Semiconductor Industry, Design of Experiments, Product Lifecycle..., International Sales, Leadership, Process Engineering, Engineering Management
Education
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University 1993 — 1999
MBA
Purdue University 1982 — 1984
MS
Indian Institute of Science 1979 — 1982
ME
TÜV SÜD December 2014 - Present
Rain Bird June 2013 - December 2014
Foxconn October 2009 - June 2013
Sony September 2007 - March 2009
Sony June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Testing, Electronics, Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Teamwork, Embedded Software, Lean Manufacturing, Team Leadership, Firmware, C, Labview, Energy, Meeting Deadlines, HP Quality Center, System Testing, Product Development
Education
CETYS Universidad
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Top Managment
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 2001 — 2006
BSEE, Electronics
Walbro Engine Management November 2012 - Present
Walbro Engine Management July 2001 - Present
Walbro Engine Management January 2006 - July 2008
Robert Half International November 2000 - July 2001
Rain Bird January 1994 - October 2000
Skills
Recruiting, Organizational..., Negotiation, Customs Regulations, Skilled Labor, Compliance Management, Safety Auditing, International Business, Mexico Federal Labor...
Education
Western Governors University 2011 — 2013
BS, Human Resource Management
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
AA, Merchandise Marketing
San Diego City College
Associates, Business Studies Accounting Emphasis
City of Tucson October 2012 - Present
Casino Del Sol February 2009 - February 2012
Casinos Del Sol September 2007 - September 2009
Casino del Sol February 2005 - February 2007
Rain Bird 2004 - 2005
Skills
Casino, SQL Server, Windows, Inventory Management, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Access, Active Directory, Networking, Software Documentation, Purchasing, Budgets, Gambling, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, System Administration, Management, Microsoft Exchange, Project Management, Windows Server, Switches, Database Administration, Technical Support, Micros, Backup Exec, Windows 7, Micros 9700, Blackberry Enterprise..., Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Gaming Industry, SSIS, SSRS, Analysis, Databases, XP, Visio, Servers, Network Administration, Network Security, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Integration, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, VMware, Wireless Networking, DHCP
Education
ITT Tech Technical Institute 2005 — 2009
CNS/ISS, Computer Network Systems/ Information Systems Security
El Paso Community College 1990 — 1993
Micro Computer Applications
BD August 2015 - Present
Innovice July 2015 - Present
SMK Electronics December 2013 - August 2015
SMK Electronics August 2013 - November 2013
Rain Bird May 2011 - June 2013
Honeywell March 2008 - May 2011
ZF Friedrichshafen December 2004 - March 2008
Leviton January 2003 - December 2004
Skills
Product Development, Product Design, R&D, Six Sigma, Medical Devices, Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Engineering Management, FMEA, 5S, DMAIC, PPAP, Poka Yoke, Engineering, APQP, Design of Experiments, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, PFMEA, ISO, Electronics, Root Cause Analysis, Automotive, GD&T, SPC, Plastics, Industrial Engineering, Injection Molding, Validation, Machine Tools, Leadership, DFMEA, Manufacturing..., Product Launch, DOE, Solidworks, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Universidad de Salamanca 2015 — 2016
Design Thinking Consulting Degree, Innovation
University of San Diego 2014 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business Workshop, Diploma
CETYS Universidad 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Higher Management, 4.0
The George Washington University - School of Business 2008 — 2008
Diploma, Project Management
Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez 1998 — 2003
Graduate, Engineering
BP December 2010 - July 2015
Rain Bird January 2010 - November 2010
General Motors 2008 - 2009
General Motors 2007 - 2008
General Motors 2006 - 2007
General Motors 2003 - 2006
General Motors 2001 - 2003
GlaxoSmithKline 1997 - 1999
Skills
Talent Management, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, HRIS, Personnel Management, Leadership, Organizational..., Workforce Planning, Strategy, Deferred Compensation, Training, Organizational Design, Change Management, Strategic HR, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Leadership Development, Coaching
Education
University of Indianapolis - School of Business 2000 — 2001
MBA, MBA - HR
Florida International University - College of Business 1999 — 2000
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador 1987 — 1992
BA, Industrial Psychology
Rain Bird October 2010 - October 2013
Rayovac Industrial, a division of Spectrum Brands March 2010 - October 2010
Rain Bird Services Corporation May 2009 - August 2009
Utah State University Housing Services August 2008 - May 2009
Guangdong Provincial Work Injury Rehabilitation Centre May 2008 - August 2008
A & D Landscaping May 2005 - October 2007
Sandy City Parks & Recreation May 2001 - February 2005
Skills
Market Research, Healthcare, Event Management, PowerPoint, Building Customer..., Technical Training, Pre-sales Technical..., Customer Service, Customer Insight, Pricing Analysis, Business Process..., International Relations, Sales Operations, Trade Shows, Social Networking, Branding Development, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Sales, Pre-sales, Sales Management, CRM, Information Systems, Management, Business Process, Program Management, Training, Marketing, Account Management, Product Launch, Human Resources, Pricing, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Product Marketing, Process Improvement, Public Relations, Forecasting, Networking, Public Speaking, Product Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Research, New Business Development, Time Management
Education
Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business 2006 — 2009
B.S., Major: Businesess Marketing, Minor: Management Information Systems
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies 2008 — 2008
International Marketing, Business Environment in China, and Business in Chinese Culture.
BLACOH Fluid Control, Inc. October 2011 - Present
Rain Bird January 2010 - October 2011
Rain Bird September 2008 - December 2009
Knauf Insulation August 2007 - September 2008
Knauf Insulation June 2006 - July 2007
Hilti March 2003 - June 2006
Hilti March 2000 - April 2003
Hy-Tek Material Handling August 1996 - March 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Market Planning, Technical Analysis, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Marketing Management, Construction, Heavy Equipment, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, Pricing, Account Management, Team Building, Forecasting, Product Development
Education
The Ohio State University 1991 — 1996
BA, Interpersonal communication
Franklin University 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration, 2003
Harris Corporation September 2005 - Present
Thibiant International 2003 - 2005
Various Companies 2002 - 2003
Rain Bird 2000 - 2002
FTM Media, Inc. 2000 - 2000
U.S. Sales Corporation 1991 - 2000
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Labor Relations, College Recruiting, HR Consulting, HRIS, PeopleSoft, Organizational..., Government Contracting, DoD, New Hire Orientations, Training, Compensation & Benefit, Benefits Administration, Job Descriptions, Interviews, Program Management, Onboarding, Organizational Design, Security Clearance, Sourcing, Employee Training, Technical Recruiting, Military, OFCCP
Education
California State University-Northridge 1979 — 1983
University of California, Los Angeles
HR Management Certificate
University of Michigan
Green Belt Certification, Value Based Six Sigma
Environmental Landworks Company Inc April 2014 - Present
Rain Bird March 2011 - April 2014
Hall-Irwin Corporation October 2001 - February 2011
Hall-Irwin Corporation 2001 - 2008
Urban Farmer 1999 - 2001
Skills
New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Construction, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Sales Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Budgets, Construction Management, Procurement, Contract Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Business Development, Value Engineering, Forecasting, Project Planning, Operations Management, Sales, Account Management, Pricing, Leadership, Project Estimation, Proposal Writing, Project Bidding, Business Planning, Supervisory Skills
Education
Colorado State University 1995 — 1998
BS, Design & Construction
Windsor High School 1988 — 1992
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. November 2011 - Present
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. April 2011 - November 2011
Rain Bird September 2008 - May 2011
Black & Decker January 2007 - April 2008
Black & Decker January 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Sales Operations, National Accounts, Consumer Products, Key Account Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1997 — 2001
Business Management, Business
Rain Bird July 2013 - Present
Sonrise Church 2011 - Present
ValleyCrest Companies December 2010 - June 2013
Skills
Budgets, Sales, Leadership, Team Building, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Sales Management
Education
College of the Canyons 2004 — 2005
Business Management, Business Administration and Management, General
Broadcom 2013 - February 2015
Broadcom 2005 - 2013
Rain Bird 2000 - 2005
CherryRoad Technologies 1998 - 2000
SoCalGas July 1992 - 1998
Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Integration, Semiconductors, Program Management, Perl, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Debugging, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Embedded Systems, Leadership, Business Process, Data Analysis, SQL, Business Process Mapping
Education
California State University-Northridge 1995 — 1998
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
University of California, Riverside 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Uniboard Canada June 2015 - Present
Masonite October 2014 - June 2015
Louisiana Pacific October 2009 - July 2014
Rain Bird August 2008 - October 2009
Hilti 2007 - 2008
Hilti 2006 - 2007
Hilti 2002 - 2006
Semotus Solutions 1999 - 2002
Metrologic Instruments 1996 - 1999
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Strategy, Pricing, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Building Materials, Selling, Team Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Direct Sales, Account Management, Entrepreneurship, Sales Process, Strategic Negotiations, Employee Training, Sales Presentations, Operations Management, Cost Benefit, Competitive Market..., Cost Analysis, Team Motivator, Entrepreneurial Skills, Training & Development, Onboarding, Coaching, Market Development, Managing Distribution..., Leadership Mentoring, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Creative Strategy, Consultative Sales..., Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Budgets, Purchasing, Forecasting, Key Account Management, B2B, Cold Calling, CRM, Product Development, Business Development
Education
Purdue University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Golden Gate University
Bachelor's Degree
MTD Products February 2014 - Present
Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co. October 2012 - January 2014
Rain Bird December 2006 - August 2012
C&D Technologies October 2003 - December 2006
IFS North America September 2000 - July 2002
Chamberlain Group August 1997 - August 2000
Crane Plumbing 1995 - 1997
Skills
ERP, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Manufacturing, Financial Systems, Corporate Finance, Income Tax, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, Analysis, Internal Controls, Finance, Internal Audit, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements
Education
Illinois State University
B.S., Financial Accounting
MatPlus Inc. Chief Administrative OfficerProfac, IncApril 2013 - June 2015
Rain Bird April 2011 - April 2013
Profac, Inc. February 2007 - April 2011
IBM Global Services 2006 - 2007
VYCON April 2005 - May 2006
Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions January 2005 - April 2005
Emerson Network Power March 2001 - January 2005
Emerson Electric May 1999 - March 2001
Skills
Supply Chain, Managerial Finance, Logistics, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Project Planning, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Change Management, ERP, Six Sigma, Team Building, Product Development, Global Sourcing, International Business, Negotiation, Business Planning, Human Resources, Management, Supply Management, Budgets, Process Engineering, Risk Management, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Sales Management, Value Stream Mapping, Business Strategy, Purchasing, Start-ups, New Business Development, Product Management, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Pricing, Program Management, Project Management, Inventory Management, Strategy, Business Process..., Quality Management
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2012 — 2012
Certificate in Product Management, Product Management
Case Western Reserve University 1998 — 1999
MBA, Operations Management
Case Western Reserve University 1991 — 1995
BS, Accounting
mentor high school
mentor high school
Straight Talk February 2014 - June 2014
AltaMed Health Services March 2009 - October 2010
Hitco Carbon Composites January 2007 - January 2008
Rain Bird April 2002 - January 2007
RainBird Corporation 2002 - 2007
eFORCE August 2000 - May 2001
Knowledge Workers October 1997 - August 2000
Buy.com 2000 - 2000
General Employment 1988 - 1996
Skills
Psychology, Coaching, Mindfulness, Trauma Therapy, Psychotherapy, Self-esteem, Post Traumatic Stress, Certified Critical..., Divorce, Counseling, Parental Alienation, Mental Health Counseling, Anxiety Management, Family Therapy, Couples Counseling, Motivational..., Counseling Psychology, Community Outreach
Education
Chapman University 2007 — 2009
MA
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1980 — 1984
BSW
MDR January 2014 - Present
Self Employed July 2006 - Present
By Kids For Kids June 2005 - March 2012
iN DEMAND April 2001 - June 2005
G2 Interactive March 2000 - March 2001
Grey Interactive 2000 - 2001
Rain Bird 1997 - 2001
Results Direct November 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Facebook, HTML, Editorial, Concept Development, Wordpress, MySpace, YouTube, Intellectual Property, Flickr, Social Media, Social Networking, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Copywriting, Brand Development, Web Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Digital Media, Account Management, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, WordPress, Strategy, Public Relations, Advertising, Content Management, Digital Strategy, Direct Marketing, General Awesomeness, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Thinking, Personal Style
Education
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1988 — 1992
B.A.
William Smith College 1988 — 1992
B.A.
Williston-Northampton School 1987 — 1988
H.S.
Marian High School 1983 — 1987
H2scan Corporation July 2015 - Present
Sheffield Manufacturing 2012 - 2015
TransDigm Goup Inc. 2009 - 2012
Belkin 2007 - 2008
AeroVironment 2005 - 2007
Rain Bird 2003 - 2005
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Purdue University
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical engineering
Magic Touch Distribution April 2008 - Present
Market Research August 2004 - August 2008
Rain Bird April 2003 - January 2004
Target Display Co. Inc. February 2000 - August 2002
Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 2002 — 2004
De La Salle University
Weber Metals, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Weber Metals, Inc. January 2006 - April 2011
Rain Bird 2005 - 2005
Skills
Aerospace, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, AutoCAD
Education
Long Beach City College 2011 — 2014
Electrical Certification
California State University-Long Beach 2002 — 2006
Cerritos College 1998 — 2001
Natural Science
Fluidmaster, Inc January 2015 - Present
Fluidmaster October 2013 - Present
Rain Bird August 2011 - October 2013
Rainbird Corporation September 2009 - August 2011
Paulstra CRC May 2005 - October 2009
Paulstra CRC December 2002 - April 2005
Defiance Testing and Engineering December 1999 - November 2002
Skills
Project Management, Product Development, Automotive, FMEA, Program Management, Solidworks, GD&T, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Injection Molding, Product Design, SPC, Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, APQP, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Clemson University 1997 — 1999
MS, Mechanical Engineering
SJCE 1992 — 1996
BE, Mechanical Engineering
University of Mysore 1992 — 1996
BE, mechanical
Rain Bird November 2011 - Present
Rain Bird July 2008 - November 2011
Rain Bird January 2008 - June 2008
Rain Bird November 2005 - December 2007
Jacuzzi Brands May 2005 - November 2005
HONEYWELL August 2004 - April 2005
Comair Rotron March 2003 - July 2004
Invensys Climate Controls December 1995 - February 2003
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Cost Reduction, Kaizen, Supplier Management, ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Kanban, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Change Management, Strategic Planning, ISO, TPM, 5S, MRP, Supply Management, Manufacturing..., Strategic Sourcing, FMEA, Materials Management, Program Management, Logistics, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Operational Excellence, Quality Management, SPC, JIT, Supply Chain, SMED, DMAIC, Toyota Production System, Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality
Education
CETYS Universidad 1996 — 1999
MBA
Instituto Tecnologico de Mexicali 1991 — 1995
BS
Rain Bird August 2012 - Present
Rain Bird March 2012 - September 2012
Rain Bird October 2010 - March 2012
Truck Accessories Group (TAG) January 2008 - November 2010
Fiber Glass Industries October 1999 - July 2007
Albany International July 1997 - October 1999
Albany International October 1989 - June 1997
Lincoln Electric August 1988 - November 1989
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Product Development, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, ERP, Pricing, Six Sigma, Purchasing, New Business Development, Process Improvement
Education
Harvard Business School 1986 — 1988
MBA, General Management
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1978 — 1982
BS, Mechanical Engineering
VACCO Industries January 2009 - Present
Rain Bird January 2006 - January 2009
CraneCo December 2001 - October 2005
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath 2005 - 2005
Emerson Electric Co. November 1995 - December 2001
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain..., Supply Base Risk..., Strategic Sourcing, Lean Procurement, Kanban, VMI Programs, Offshore Outsourcing, Risk Management, Procurement, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Supply, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Sourcing, Aerospace, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Management, Team Building, Operational Excellence, Supply Management, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Kaizen, MRP, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, 5S, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Global Sourcing, Demand Planning, Supplier Development, TQM, APICS, Strategy, Manufacturing..., Leadership, SPC, DMAIC, Supply Chain...
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2008 — 2008
Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Certificate
California State University-San Bernardino 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration/ Information Management
Rain Bird May 2015 - Present
Kustom US Inc. November 2013 - April 2015
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. August 2012 - September 2014
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. January 2005 - December 2011
Skills
Executive Leadership, C-Level Communications, Sales Management, Multi-site Territory..., Staff Leadership &..., Strategic Partnerships, Key Account Development, Revenue Growth &..., Business Development, Marketing, Performance Improvement, Client Relationship..., Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Best Practices, Budgetary Control, Contract Negotiations, Account Management, Market Planning, Sales Presentations, Field Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Team Leadership, Team Management, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Real Estate, Marketing Management, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation
Education
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing & Management
Professional Development
Rain Bird May 2012 - Present
E&T Plastics April 2008 - May 2012
Laird Plastics June 2004 - August 2007
Grainger, Inc. September 1987 - June 2004
Skills
Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Financial Analysis, Human Resources, Employee Training, Sales Management, New Business Development, Account Management, B2B, Key Account Management, Sales Operations, Negotiation, National Accounts, Strategic Planning
Education
Concordia College 1985 — 1989
Broadcom February 2011 - Present
Mindspeed Technologies July 2005 - February 2011
Rain Bird 2002 - 2004
Rain Bird 1999 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Product Development, Product Management, Program Management, Semiconductor Industry, Semiconductors, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Project Management
Education
Claremont Graduate University 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management and Supervision
University of California, Berkeley 1995 — 1999
Peregrine Semiconductor December 2014 - Present
Rain Bird February 2011 - October 2014
Abbott, Siemens, Medtronic February 2007 - February 2011
FW Murphy April 2005 - August 2006
Biowatch Medical 2002 - 2005
Microvision December 1997 - April 1999
Skills
SYSTEM..., SOFTWARE..., REAL-TIME SOFTWARE DEV:..., PROTOCOLS:TCP/IP,CAN,USB..., HARDWARE:Core..., RTOS:QNX, Vxworks,..., TECHNOLOGY DEVLEOPMENT:..., TOOLS:Ice, logic..., STANDARDS: FDA 21 CFR..., DOMAINS: Aerospace,..., Embedded Systems, Firmware, RTOS, Software Design, FPGA, Simulations, Product Development, VHDL, Microcontrollers, Management, Embedded Software, R&D, Engineering, SPI, Six Sigma, Hardware, Project Management, Software Engineering, Leadership, Testing, Electronics, Systems Design, Automation, Hardware Architecture, Networking, Consulting, Architecture, Strategy, Visual Studio, Operating Systems, Software Development, Matlab, Technical Leadership, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Sourcing, Integration, C++
Education
Dalhousie University 1981 — 1983
Dalhousie University
Master's Degree, Design of Microprocessor based systems
Rain Bird July 2009 - Present
First Magnus Financial Corp April 2005 - July 2012
Data Services, Inc April 1994 - April 2006
Data Services, Inc 1994 - 2006
EDP Consultants July 1992 - April 1994
Software Development and Design January 1993 - August 1993
Center for Information Management 1989 - 1992
Chelsea Community Hospital 1988 - 1989
Skills
Active Directory, Data Center, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Exchange, SQL, Servers, Software Development, System Administration, Windows Server, VMware
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1985 — 1990
BS, Computer Science
Kellogg Company June 2013 - Present
Kellogg Company July 2012 - May 2013
Kellogg Company January 2012 - June 2012
Kellogg Company August 2010 - December 2011
Mead Johnson Nutritionals July 2008 - August 2010
Bristol Myers Squibb May 2005 - June 2008
Mead Johnson Nutritionals October 2001 - May 2005
Rain Bird January 2000 - September 2001
Campbell Soup Company 1996 - 1999
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Managing Large Scale..., Plant Management, Business Process..., Process Engineering, Strategic Planning, Synchronization of..., Performance Management, Talent Developer, Project Start-up, International Business
Education
Drexel University - LeBow College of Business 1989 — 1992
MBA, Finance
Carnegie Mellon University 1979 — 1983
BS Chem Eng and Economics
Rain Bird October 2014 - June 2015
Aldes May 2008 - November 2014
COMAP, an Aalberts Industries Group Company August 2007 - April 2008
COMAP, an Aalberts Industries Group Company August 2005 - July 2007
COMAP, an Aalberts Industries Group Company July 2003 - July 2005
COMAP, a Legris Industries Group Company March 2001 - June 2003
COMAP INTERNATIONAL S.A., a Legris Industries Group Company January 2000 - February 2001
COMAP INTERNATIONAL S.A., a Legris Industries Group Company December 1999 - December 2000
COMAP INTERNATIONAL S.A., a Legris Industries Group Company March 1996 - November 1999
Skills
Management, Business Strategy, Change Management, P&L Management, Team Leadership, Turn Around Management, Strategy, Restructuring, New Business Development, International Business, International Sales, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Business Development, Team Management, Key Account Management, HVAC, Supply Chain, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Logistics, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Operations Management, B2B, Project Planning, Human Resources, Procurement, Product Development, Budgets, Product Marketing, Business Management, Budgeting, Decision Making, Supply Chain Management, Leading By Example, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Pricing, Account Management, Product Management, Finance, Cross-functional Team...
Education
London Business School 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management - Post Graduate
Groupe Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Dijon-Bourgogne 1992 — 1996
Business School:, Management, Sales & Marketing, International Business
Singapore Institute of Management 2000 — 2000
Professionnal Development & Training, Purchasing, Competitive Sourcing and Performance Agreements
UCLA Anderson School of Management 2015 — 2015
Internation Exchange Program, Executive MBA
Rain Bird Quality and Manufacturing ManagerRain Bird CorporationAugust 2006 - Present
TRW 1991 - 1999
TRW Technar 1990 - 1999
Skills
Quality Systems, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Injection Molding, SPC, TQM, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, FMEA, Continuous Improvement, 5S, APQP, PPAP, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering Management, Minitab, Process Engineering, Operations Management, P&L responsibility, Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Team Building, Start-ups, Planning, Microsoft Office, Excel, Cost Reduction, Engineering, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Kanban, Automotive, Supply Chain, DMAIC, TPM, Budgeting
Education
University of La Verne 2011 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
California State University-Los Angeles
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Home 2010 - Present
Rain Bird November 1998 - April 2010
Rain Bird Services Corporation 1998 - 2010
Entegris November 1989 - October 1998
Square D Company June 1972 - November 1989
Skills
Molding, Injection Molding, Tooling, Plastics, SPC, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Blow Molding, Machine Tools, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Engineering, DMAIC, APQP, Manufacturing..., PPAP, Sheet Metal, Product Development, Materials, Design of Experiments, FMEA, Rapid Prototyping, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, TQM, Cross-functional Team..., Solidworks, Minitab, Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S, ISO, Machining, Value Stream Mapping, Iso 9000, Extrusion, Root Cause Analysis, Validation, Product Design, Manufacturing Operations, Moldflow, R&D, Automotive, Process Engineering, Engineering Management, Stamping, Supplier Quality, Mechanical Engineering, CAD
Education
Columbia College 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Rain Bird April 2011 - Present
Rain Bird November 2009 - March 2011
Rain Bird September 2004 - November 2009
Rain Bird May 2003 - September 2004
Newell Company February 2002 - May 2003
Rain Bird September 2000 - February 2003
Rain Bird June 1998 - September 2000
Skills
Key Account Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Marketing Research, Succession Planning, Management, Business Planning, Product Development, Sales, Product Lifecycle..., Landscaping, Pricing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Customer Service
Education
Colorado State University
Bachelors of Science, Finance
Rain Bird August 2012 - Present
Rain Bird April 2009 - August 2012
Meggitt Defense Systems February 2005 - April 2009
Dense-Pac Microsystems/DPAC Technologies November 1999 - January 2005
TRW Transportation Electronics Division July 1992 - November 1999
TRW Technar, Inc. 1992 - 1999
Skills
Electronics Packaging, Wire Bonding, Electronics..., SPC, Soldering, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Engineering Management, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement
Education
Chapman University
Purdue University
MSIE
Purdue University
BSIE
Lennox International December 2014 - Present
NCH 2008 - Present
Rain Bird October 2007 - July 2008
Avery Dennison April 2004 - October 2007
Pliant Corporation October 2002 - November 2003
American Greetings June 1995 - October 2002
Skills
Product Management, Pricing, Market Research, Brand Management, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Sales, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Market Analysis, Account Management, Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, P&L Management, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Product Launch, Supply Chain, Key Account Management, Market Planning, Strategy, B2B, Pricing Strategy, P&L, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Sales Operations
Education
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University 1993 — 1996
MBA, Marketing
Case Western Reserve University 1986 — 1990
B.S., Operations Management
Rain Bird May 1980 - Present
Education
Harvey Mudd College 1976 — 1980
Meggit Controls March 2015 - Present
B/E Aerospace November 2013 - March 2015
Rain Bird Corporation April 2013 - November 2013
Rain Bird Inc November 2009 - February 2013
Whirlpool Corporation August 2008 - November 2009
Rain Bird Sprinkler Corporation 2005 - 2008
Rain Bird 2005 - 2008
GDX Automotive 2001 - 2004
Amcast Automotive 1999 - 2001
Amcast Automotive 1998 - 2001
Skills
PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, SPC, Manufacturing, Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Engineering Management, Design of Experiments, Quality System, DMAIC, FMEA, Injection Molding, APQP, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Product Design, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Engineering, Automotive, Solidworks, Sustainability, Plastics, DFMEA, GD, Manufacturing..., Reliability Engineering
Education
University of Arizona 2007 — 2008
Graduate Certificate, Reliability Engineering
University of Michigan 2000 — 2004
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
Grand Valley State University 1991 — 1994
B.S., Engineering
Hope College 1984 — 1988
B.S., Chemistry
DTC Consulting 2001 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company 1998 - 2000
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc 1997 - 1998
Specialty Brands 1995 - 1997
Rain Bird 1994 - 1995
Procter & Gamble 1992 - 1994
Pacific Bell 1988 - 1991
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Product Marketing, Brand Architecture, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Research, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Product Development, CRM, Strategy, Leadership, Management, Sales
Education
UCLA Extension, Greater Los Angeles Area 2012 — 2012
Certificate, New Media Marketing
UCLA Anderson School of Management 1991 — 1993
MBA, Marketing
Cornell University 1982 — 1986
BSc, Operations Research and Industrial Engineering
Parex USA, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Gibraltar Industries January 2013 - August 2014
Rain Bird February 2011 - January 2013
FiberTech Polymers March 2008 - October 2010
James Hardie Building Products January 1997 - March 2008
CertainTeed Corporation May 1995 - January 1997
SC Johnson June 1993 - May 1995
Formica Corporation May 1989 - June 1993
Armstrong World Industries June 1987 - May 1989
Skills
Product Development, New Business Development, P&L Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Product Marketing, Market Development, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Marketing, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Account Management, B2B, Sales Operations, Team Building, Market Research, Business Development, Start-ups, Key Account Management, Marketing Management, Strategy, Pricing, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Business Planning, Leadership, Income Statement, Selling, Sales Process, International Business, Marketing Communications, Pricing Strategy, Management, Product Launch, Direct Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Budgets, Market Analysis, Manufacturing, Executive Management, CRM, Purchasing, Channel Partners, Operations Management, Market Planning, Supply Chain Management
Education
Xavier University - Williams College of Business 2002 — 2003
MBA, Business
Eastern Michigan University 1984 — 1987
BBA, Business
Crowder College 1983 — 1984
AA, Business
Retired and enjoying life and family August 2015 - Present
Rain Bird April 2005 - Present
Infocrossing September 1998 - April 2005
San Bernardino City Unified School District August 1980 - November 1997
Skills
AS400, RPG, COBOL, PKMS, Assembly, IBM iSeries, JCL, CICS, VSAM, CLP, RPG III, Mainframe, Hawkeye, MVS, IBM Mainframe, Programming, Business Analysis, EDI, Operating Systems, Manufacturing, SDLC, Databases
Education
California State University-San Bernardino - College of Business and Public Administration 1976 — 1979
BA, Business Administration
VenMill Industries Inc. 2010 - Present
Meade instrument 2008 - Present
future logic 2007 - Present
PTI January 1992 - Present
The Toro Company 1992 - Present
FutureLogic, Inc. 2006 - 2011
Culligan International 1996 - 1998
rain bird 1987 - 1992
Skills
Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Product Development, International Project..., Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Product Design, Engineering, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Management, Engineering Management, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1977 — 1979
Master's degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
California State University-Los Angeles 1971 — 1975
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
BAE Systems - Safariland Ltd. 2008 - Present
Safariland (BAE Systems Inc.) 2006 - 2008
Rain Bird 1998 - 2003
Avery Dennison 1991 - 1998
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Durable Goods, B2B, Sales Management, Product Management, Product Development, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Cash Flow, Leadership, Plastics, Strategic Financial..., Quality Management, Non-union, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Distributor Management, Customer Service...
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Sabert Corporation September 2014 - Present
Sabert Corporation January 2012 - September 2014
Sabert Corporation August 2011 - January 2012
Rain Bird June 2005 - August 2010
Pactiv May 2002 - May 2005
ITW Hi-Cone July 1997 - May 2002
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Marketing, New Business Development, Product Development, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Pricing
Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 1990 — 1992
BS, Marketing
Indiana University Bloomington 1986 — 1990
Music
Digital Dimensions Inc. 2015 - Present
The Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex) Consulting 2012 - 2014
Rentsys Recovery Services 2010 - 2012
Eagle Eye Management Solutions 2008 - 2010
Corelogic 2006 - 2008
Rain Bird 2004 - 2006
Hewlett-Packard 2000 - 2004
Exodus Communications 1996 - 2000
Skills
Enterprise Software, Customer Relations, Contract Negotiation, Product Demonstration, Cloud Computing, Leadership, Selling, Business Development, Management, Sales, Program Management, SaaS, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Strategy
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Science
California Institute of Technology September 2010 - Present
California Institute of Technology April 2006 - September 2010
Rain Bird 1997 - 2005
Rain Bird 1997 - 2005
Skills
Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Coaching, Compensation & Benefits..., Performance Management, Training, Qualified Retirement..., Benefits Administration, Benefits Negotiation, Compensation & Benefit, Interviews, Total Rewards, Investigations, Organizational..., Management Consulting, Executive Compensation, Leadership, Team Management, Multi-cultural Team..., International Business..., Higher Education, Maquiladora, Payroll Services, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Bilingual Communications, Leadership Development
Education
Claremont Graduate University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Scripps College
Bachelor's degree, International Relations
Xarisma March 2011 - Present
Xarisma March 2011 - Present
Rain Bird February 2009 - March 2011
Benchmark Electronics September 2006 - December 2008
Federal Mogul 2002 - 2006
Alcoa 1998 - 2002
Skills
Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, MRP, SPC, Manufacturing..., Operational Excellence, DMAIC, Supply Chain Management, ISO, Operations Management, Kanban, Root Cause Analysis, Management
Education
East Tennessee State University
BA
King University
The Toro Company April 2010 - Present
Horizon Distributors, Inc. January 2007 - January 2009
Rain Bird May 1999 - January 2007
Education
California State University-Chico 1982 — 1986
B.S., Agriculture
Pace Tech Group, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Wiley X, Inc. January 2011 - December 2013
Pace Tech Group, Inc. September 2008 - December 2010
TheSalesReps.Com 2001 - 2008
Rain Bird 1990 - 1992
Orange Coast Plastic Molding 1961 - 1983
Skills
Injection Molding, Engineering, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Tooling, Machine Tools, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing..., FMEA, SPC, Product Design, Six Sigma, Solidworks, ISO, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, TQM, Machining, Molding, Medical Devices, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, Plastics, Design for Manufacturing, Product Development, CAD, Kaizen, Cross-functional Team..., Industrial Engineering, GD&T, Kanban, DMAIC, 5S, Materials, Quality System, ISO 13485, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, SolidWorks
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1963 — 1965
BS, Engineering
Orange Coast College 1959 — 1961
AA, Engineering
Metabowerke GmbH 2015 - Present
Ingersoll Rand June 2014 - January 2015
Rain Bird August 2009 - June 2014
Black & Decker June 2002 - July 2009
Skills
Sales Management, National Accounts, New Business Development, Key Account Development, Consumer Products, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Sales Presentations, Account Management, Key Account Management, Sales, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1997 — 2000
BA
Golden West College 1995 — 1996
General Education
Rain Bird April 2013 - Present
H&L Irrigation, Inc. October 2008 - Present
IMS, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Aqua Irrigation Systems, Inc. December 2004 - October 2008
Omni Landscape Group January 2000 - October 2004
Skills
Irrigation, Irrigation Design, Backflow Device Testing, Sales Management, Landscape Lighting, Landscape Irrigation..., Team Leadership, Landscaping, Horticulture, Landscape Maintenance, Water Conservation, Garden Design, Landscape Design, Parks, Water Management
Education
Clemson University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Ornamental Horticulture
Cornell University 1988 — 1990
Leemco, inc August 2009 - May 2013
Rain Bird 2001 - June 2009
Rain Bird 1995 - 2001
Rain Bird 1993 - 1995
Skills
Access, Purchasing, Management, Sales, Customer Service, PeopleSoft, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Physical Inventory, Team-oriented, Data Analysis, Custom Reporting..., Accounting, MYOB, QuickBooks, International &..., Data Entry, Invoice Processing, Client Billing, Accounts Payable &...
Education
Citrus College
AS Degree, Business Adminstration
University of Phoenix
BS, Information Technology
KAS Engineering Inc. May 2015 - Present
Chase Plastic Services, Inc. August 2014 - April 2015
Chase Plastic Services, Inc. January 2013 - April 2015
Rain Bird April 2008 - January 2013
Mattson Tool & Die April 2003 - April 2008
Contract Engineer - Donnelly 2002 - 2003
Newaygo County ISD 1996 - 1999
ADAC Automotive 1995 - 1996
Skills
Injection Molding, Machine Tools, Plastics, Troubleshooting, Sales, Management, Molding, Product Development, Supplier Evaluation, Injection Molding..., Engineering, Project Management, Six Sigma, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Moldflow, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Extrusion, Stamping, Vendor Selection, Product Design, FMEA, PPAP, Design of Experiments, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Manufacturing..., 5S, Process Engineering, ISO, Automotive, Kaizen, APQP, Design for Manufacturing, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Blow Molding, Thermoplastics, Polymers, Manufacturing..., Plastics Engineering, Thermoforming, Materials
Education
Ferris State University 1990 — 1994
Plastics Engineering, Plastics Engineering & Manufacturing
Northview High School 1986 — 1990
High school diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Rain Bird June 2003 - Present
Teradyne January 1995 - September 2002
Education
University of Southern California 1997 — 2002
MS, Electrical Engineering (VLSI design)
California State University-Northridge 1990 — 1994
BS, Electrical Engineering
Rain Bird October 2011 - Present
Rain Bird September 2003 - November 2011
Skills
Irrigation, Landscaping, Sales Management, Landscape Design, Product Development, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Inventory Management, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Competitive Analysis, Water, Entrepreneurship, Coaching, Product Launch, Pricing, P&L Management, Market Planning, Marketing Management, Product Management, Account Management, Forecasting, B2B
Education
Cedarville University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Green Wireless Systems October 2009 - Present
The Global Leaders August 2009 - Present
Apollo Capital Group January 2009 - Present
Group50 Consulting September 2003 - Present
Champion-Arrowhead LLC July 2007 - February 2010
Pankl Aerospace Systems August 2005 - November 2006
Rain Bird January 2002 - August 2003
Sunbeam Corporation September 1996 - June 1999
Black & Decker June 1988 - September 1996
General Electric June 1978 - June 1988
Education
Gannon University 1983 — 1985
MBA, Finance and Strategic Planning
University of Delaware 1975 — 1978
BSME, Energy Conversion, Accounting
Acme Brick May 2015 - Present
Rain Bird June 2013 - 2015
Rain Bird October 2011 - May 2013
Rain Bird March 2010 - October 2011
Cordstrap USA Inc January 2005 - February 2010
Emerson April 2001 - October 2005
Skills
Sales Management, New Hire Training, Key Account Management, New Business Development, New Account Acquisition, Performance Management, New Product Roll Out, Product Management, Sales, Business Development, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales, Pricing, International Sales, Forecasting, B2B, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Key Account Development, Sales Process, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Product Marketing, Account Management, Purchasing, P&L Management, Cold Calling, Selling, Product Launch
Education
Florida State University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Performance Management
Tropical Roofing Products January 2013 - Present
Bay Cities May 2011 - September 2012
Rain Bird 2010 - June 2011
GAF Materials Corporation 2006 - 2010
GAF Materials Corporation 2006 - 2007
GAF Materials Corporation 2005 - 2005
GAF Materials Corporation 1999 - 2005
GAF Materials Corporation 1997 - 1999
GAF Materials Corporation 1995 - 1997
AkzoNobel 1992 - 1995
Skills
Kaizen, JIT, Poka Yoke, TQM, MOS, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Supply Chain Management, Plant Management, P&L, Budgeting, Organizational..., Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM, Toyota Production System, Continuous Improvement, SPC, OEE, FMEA, 5 Why, Value Stream, DMAIC, ISO, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Theory of Constraints, Manufacturing, Team Building, Change Management, Logistics, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Operations Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing..., Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, Operational Excellence
Education
University of La Verne 1994 — 1996
MBA, Business Administration
California State University-Fullerton
BSEE, Engineering
Rain Bird
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Purchasing, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, ISO, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Medical Devices, Quality System, Process Improvement, Engineering, Injection Molding, Value Stream Mapping, Operations Management, Project Management, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Product Design, SPC, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Kaizen, 5S, Supplier Quality, Materials, Materials Management, ISO 13485, Kanban, Plastics, DMAIC, MRP, Iso 9000, Gauges, SolidWorks
Education
Citrus College
Weld-On January 2013 - Present
Atrium Windows & Doors January 2012 - November 2012
John Deere Water January 2009 - January 2012
Rain Bird 2001 - 2008
Kao Corporation April 1995 - April 2001
Procter & Gamble 1988 - 1995
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Contract Negotiation, Forecasting, Product Management, New Business Development, Product Marketing, Budgets, Business Planning, Business Development, Key Account Management, Team Building, Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Selling, Marketing Management, P&L Management, Product Launch, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales
Education
Florida State University - College of Business 1985 — 1988
BS, Marketing
The Boro
Quantum Technologies July 2013 - Present
Helix Medical LLC June 2011 - July 2013
Rain Bird 1984 - 2010
The Deutsch Company 1982 - 1984
Skills
Project Management, Plastics design and..., Plastics, Elastomers,..., Polymer analysis via..., Rubber formulation and..., Metal failure analysis, Adhesive and ink..., Materials testing and..., Design for corrosion..., Reclaimed water effect..., Environmental..., Technical Seminars, Effect of Water on..., Material Development..., Product Testing and..., FTIR, TGA, and Chem..., Technical Training and..., Customer Interface and..., Validation..., Validation Execution..., Tooling and Spares..., FMEA and pFMEA, ERP for Medical Device..., Justifications and..., Change Control..., Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma Project..., Metrology Gage R&R -..., Quality System..., 510K Part and Process..., SPC, Change Control, Design of Experiments, Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, Testing, Validation, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Process Engineering, FMEA, ISO, Quality System, ISO 13485
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2012 — 2014
Master of Science in Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering
The Ohio State University
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Polymers and Processes
Bose Corporation January 2013 - Present
Bose Corporation January 2012 - Present
Bose Corporation September 2006 - December 2011
Rain Bird January 2005 - September 2006
Suntron Corporation 2002 - 2004
Jabil 2000 - 2002
Skills
Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Electronics, Engineering, FMEA, Human Resources, Iso 9000, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Manufacturing, Process Simulation, Product Development, Project Planning, SMT, SPC, Six Sigma
Education
Bose/ Air Academy Associates 2011 — 2011
DfLSS
ITESM 2006 — 2006
Green Belt Training
CETYS Universidad 2000 — 2001
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 1995 — 1999
Engineer, Electronics
ASQ
CQE, Quality
Ventana Medical Systems August 2011 - Present
Rain Bird 2001 - 2010
BIC Graphic USA 1998 - 2001
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. 1991 - 1998
Starcade 1989 - 1991
John Thomas Batts 1983 - 1989
Skills
R&D, FDA, Medical Devices, Design of Experiments, Engineering Management, ISO 13485, Cross-functional Team..., Design Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, Plastics, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, SPC, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering
Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Ferris State University
Maximum Controls June 2012 - Present
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. January 2011 - June 2012
Rain Bird 2009 - 2011
Thales Avionics 2005 - 2009
Chamberlain Professional / Elite Access Systems 1993 - 2005
Cardiac Science 1992 - 1993
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Six Sigma
Education
California State University-Northridge
BSEE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Graduated with honors
Rain Bird July 2015 - Present
TruGreen LandCare April 2012 - July 2015
Dr Pepper Snapple Group 2011 - 2012
ValleyCrest Companies 2005 - 2011
Skills
Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Business Development, Value Engineering, Cold Calling, Budgets, Sales, Customer Service, New Business Development, Sales Process, Team Building, Salesforce.com, Customer Retention, Selling, Negotiation, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Landscaping, B2B, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Marketing, P&L Management, Key Account Management, Proposal Writing, Time Management, Business Planning, Management, Project Management, LEED, Business Operations, Strategy, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel
Education
California State University-Chico
Bachelor of Science- Business Administration, Option in Management with Project Management Pattern
Western University of Health Sciences November 2014 - Present
Exide Technologies April 2012 - June 2014
Bishop Amat Memorial High School August 2008 - June 2009
Rain Bird January 2007 - June 2008
Rain Bird October 2003 - January 2007
Rain Bird August 2002 - October 2003
Rain Bird June 2000 - August 2002
Visco Steel Company 1997 - 2000
McMaster-Carr 1995 - 1997
McMaster-Carr 1994 - 1995
Skills
Management, Operations Management, Leadership, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Account Management, Process Improvement, Sales, Program Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., Six Sigma
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 1992 — 1994
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
United States Naval Academy 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Younger Optics January 2013 - Present
Senior Airspace Industry 2012 - 2012
eSolar 2009 - 2011
Energy Innovation 2008 - 2009
Rain Bird 2005 - 2008
Skills
Testing, R&D, Plastics, Programming, Electronics, Labview, Manufacturing, Engineering, Semiconductors, Electro-mechanical, Molding, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Sensors, Design of Experiments, Solidworks, Matlab, Lean Manufacturing, CAD, Continuous Improvement
Education
Cerritos College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (AA), Composites, Plastics Technology, Inspection. Gen. Edu., 3.65
Helix Medical LLC August 2007 - Present
Rain Bird August 1998 - Present
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1990 — 1993
Associate's Degree, Industrial Engineering