RainBird Company
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, CA Key person: Anthony LaFetra Founded: 1933 Subsidiaries: Rain Bird Europe S.A.R.L., Rain Bird Corporation, Accessories Division Type of business: Privately held companyPopular productsSprinklers & Sprinkler Heads Water Timers Watering Globes & Spikes Sprinkler Valves Pipe Connectors (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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RainBird Employees
RainBird April 2012 - Present
RainBird Corporation January 2012 - Present
Yard's Plus January 2004 - Present
OfficeMax January 2007 - January 2009
Birmingham Beverage January 2002 - January 2004
Computer Creations January 2000 - January 2004
FleetPride January 1999 - January 2000
Pony Express Delivery Services January 1998 - January 1999
Gifts Galore January 1996 - January 1998
UPS January 1992 - January 1997
Skills
Budgets, Distribution Center..., Human Resources, Management, Manufacturing, Payroll, Policy, Process Improvement, Shipping, Time Management, Transportation, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Inventory Control, Team Building
Education
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
McMurdo Group / Orolia August 2013 - Present
Polycom January 2012 - August 2013
Polycom May 2007 - January 2012
EarthLink October 2006 - April 2007
LightPointe April 2005 - May 2006
RainBird June 2003 - March 2005
Solid Information Technology April 2000 - December 2001
Lucent Technologies/AT&T April 1993 - April 2000
NCR June 1990 - April 1993
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Solution Selling, Strategy, Product Management, Business Development, Strategic Sales, Wireless, Sales, SIP, Product Marketing, Enterprise Software, Mobile Communications, Product Development, SaaS, Management, Integrated Marketing, Video Conferencing, Marketing Strategy, Unified Communications, Telephony, CRM, Start-ups
Education
Columbia University - Columbia Business School 1988 — 1990
MBA
University of Southern California 1984 — 1988
BS
Pentair Valves & Controls May 2012 - Present
Rainbird May 2011 - 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Customer Service, Word, Customer Relations, AutoCAD, Solidworks, PowerPoint, Critical Thinking, Sales Support, Technical Writing, Technical Training, Technical Analysis, Direct Sales, Inside Sales, Quality Assurance, Quantitative Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Telephone Skills, Telemarketing, Attention To Detail, Detail, Detail Orientation, Logistics Planning, Logistics, Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Solver, Special Education, Team Oriented, Teamwork, Sales Presentations, Group Presentations, Technical Presentations, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Drawing Skills, Construction Documents, Construction, Construction Management, CAD, Telephone Support, Cold Calling, Call Center, Six Sigma, Kaizen, DMAIC, Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS, ANSI
Education
University of Arizona 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Management in Mechanical
Pima Community College 2006 — 2007
Associates Applied Science, Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Early IQ May 2012 - Present
Cymphonix January 2011 - November 2011
St. Bernard Software (now Edgewave) 2004 - 2010
Mitchell International 1997 - 2002
Rainbird 1995 - 1997
Dura Pharmaceuticals 1992 - 1995
Andersen Consulting 1988 - 1990
Skills
SaaS, Cloud Computing, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, Go-to-market Strategy, Enterprise Software, Start-ups, Lead Generation, Sales Management, P&L Responsibility, Leadership, Channel Strategy..., Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Analytics, Team Leadership, Executive Management, Public Relations, recurring revenue, Business Strategy, Demand Generation, Revenue Streams, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Business Development, Management, Network Security, CRM, Business Planning, Selling, Business Alliances, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, E-commerce
Education
University of Arizona
BSBA, Entrepreneurship and Marketing
University of Southern California
MBA, Marketing
BI Technologies November 2013 - Present
Newport Corporation March 2013 - June 2013
Johnson & Johnson February 2011 - February 2013
Polara Engineering November 2009 - July 2010
Cardinal Health March 2009 - July 2009
Sperian Respiratory Protection USA, LLC October 2006 - February 2009
Gentex April 2004 - October 2006
Northrop Grumman / Litton Aero Products April 1998 - April 2004
Rainbird June 1997 - April 1998
MWD July 1997 - December 1997
Skills
Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Product Development, Medical Devices, Testing, CAD, Design for Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, Pro Engineer, Materials, Manufacturing..., Project Management, Aerospace, Finite Element Analysis, Troubleshooting, Machining, Engineering Management, Product Design, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Failure Analysis, R&D, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Program Management, Plastics
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2010 — 2013
MBA, Master's of Business and Administration
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1991 — 1997
Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering
Intelogik September 2002 - 2009
Rainbird 1996 - 2000
Skills
C++, C, Electronics, C#, Software Development, Databases, .NET, AutoCAD, Assembly, Embedded Systems, Product Development, Troubleshooting, SQL, Windows, SQL Server, Programming, Visual Studio, Software Engineering, Testing, Software Design, Embedded Software, Linux, Java, Automation, Microcontrollers, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 1993 — 1997
Bachelors, Computer Engineering
Handi-Crafters January 2011 - Present
Elgo January 2002 - December 2007
RainBird June 1995 - January 2002
Rain Bird Corp 1995 - 2001
Polaroid January 1988 - January 1995
Skills
Marketing Communications, Sales Management, New Business Development, B2B, Product Development, National Account..., Key Account Management, Customer Service, Merchandising, Process Improvement, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Management, Marketing Management, Business Planning, Product Launch, Consumer Products, Contract Negotiation, Business Development, Sales, Inventory Management, Team Building, Retail, Selling, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, P&L, Marketing, Sales Process, Negotiation, Trade Shows, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Market Planning, Customer Support
Education
University of South Florida
Biology
Clarum 2005 - Present
Natural Order 2001 - 2002
Gravure Corporation 1996 - 2001
Precision Shooting Equipment 1993 - 1995
Rainbird 1991 - 1993
Foster Grant 1986 - 1990
Skills
Sales, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Leadership, Business Development, Start-ups, Project Management, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Entrepreneurship, Residential Homes, Management, Strategy, Submittals, Strategic Planning, Engineering
Education
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Presidio Graduate School
Three Stone Hearth
Guardian Industries April 2012 - Present
3M 2008 - 2012
RainBird May 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Quality Control, Software Documentation, Product Development, Thin Films, Optics, Process Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, SPC, Minitab, Materials, Materials Science, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering Management, Root Cause Analysis, ISO
Education
University of Arizona 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Optical Sciences
Pima Community College
Associates, Engineering
BP April 2013 - Present
SFI September 2012 - May 2013
Los Angeles Community Colleges August 2010 - July 2012
BP April 2010 - October 2010
ACCO Engineered Systems October 2008 - July 2010
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority June 2006 - November 2008
Rainbird June 2001 - December 2006
Skills
Construction Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Safety, Safety Management..., Accident Investigation, Hazard Recognition, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Workplace Safety, Inspection, Contract Management
Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management 2004 — 2007
MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations, 3.9
First American Financial Corporation November 2010 - February 2014
AmerisourceBergen Solutions Group August 2002 - August 2010
Bergen Brunswig 1992 - 2002
Rainbird March 1987 - September 1992
Skills
SDLC, HRIS, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, PeopleSoft, Software Documentation, Business Intelligence, Integration, Software Project..., Program Management, Change Management, Project Management, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, SharePoint
Education
Mt. San Antonio College 1978 — 1982
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science
Department of Defense (PSNS) 2010 - Present
US Department of Defense 2009 - July 2011
US Navy 2001 - 2009
USS NIMITZ 2005 - 2007
Rainbird 2000 - 2001
Skills
Defense, DoD, Engineering Management, Military, Military Experience, Military Operations, Navy, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2008 — 2012
MS, Mechanical Engineering
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1997 — 2001
AmerisourceBergen April 2006 - Present
Rainbird 2002 - 2005
Matheson Tri-Gas October 1995 - July 1999
United States Navy May 1990 - September 1995
US Navy 1990 - 1995
Skills
Business Process..., Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Product Management, Product Development, Operations Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Warehousing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Team Building, Business Intelligence, Management, Continuous Improvement, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Transportation, Program Management, Change Management, Vendor Management, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Forecasting, Logistics, Leadership
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 1999 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cornell University 1986 — 1990
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Wind Technology Testing Center, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center November 2008 - Present
General Compression Inc 2007 - 2008
Clipper Windpower 2003 - 2007
Rainbird 2002 - 2003
Emerson 1997 - 2002
Skills
Wind, Energy Efficiency, Energy, Wind Energy, Renewable Energy, Program Management, Solar, Engineering, Project Finance, Manufacturing, Product Development, Alternative Energy, Photovoltaics, Six Sigma, Product Management, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Team Building, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Automation, Engineering Management, Contract Negotiation, Sustainability, Start-ups, CAD, Negotiation, Executive Management, Mergers, Financial Modeling, Electrical, New Business Development, Power Generation, Due Diligence, Matlab, Continuous Improvement, Venture Capital, Smart Grid, C++, Data Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, Budgeting, Solidworks, Construction, Testing
Education
University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA, New Product Development
Northern Illinois University 1993 — 1995
MS, Mechanical Engineering
BD Medical November 2005 - April 2012
BD Medical September 1999 - October 2005
Rainbird April 1998 - August 1999
Donnelly Optics May 1997 - April 1998
Precision Interconnect December 1990 - October 1996
Eldec Corporation May 1984 - February 1989
Skills
Quality System, Six Sigma, ISO 14971, Validation, Biotechnology, Quality Management, Quality Control, Medical Devices, GMP, Manufacturing, V&V, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, FDA, ISO 13485
Education
University of New Hampshire
BS, Chemistry
Johnson & Johnson - Ethicon Biosurgery May 2013 - Present
Johnson & Johnson - Ethicon Energy March 2012 - May 2013
Johnson & Johnson - Ethicon Endo Surgery June 2011 - April 2012
Johnson & Johnson - Ethicon Endo Surgery September 2009 - June 2011
Johnson & Johnson - Ethicon Endo Surgery March 2006 - September 2009
Johnson & Johnson - Ethicon Endo-Surgery January 2005 - March 2006
Westmed Inc. September 2003 - December 2004
Rainbird February 2003 - September 2003
Harmonia Medical Technologies January 2002 - February 2003
Harmonia Medical Technologies June 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, Contract Negotiation, Design Control, FDA, R&D, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., Validation, Quality System, V&V, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Market Development, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Polymers, Plastics, Minitab, Engineering, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Value Stream Mapping, ISO, Quality Management, GMP, Quality Control, 5S, Product Launch, Commercialization, Kaizen
Education
George Washington Universtiy 2015 — 2017
Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
MIT Sloan School of Management 2012 — 2013
Executive Management Certificate - Innovation and Strategy
Troy University 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business / Operations
Pennsylvania College of Technology 1997 — 2001
BS, Plastics and Polymer Engineering
Beckman Coulter (A Danaher Company) October 2011 - Present
Sybron Dental Specialties (A Danaher Company) January 2008 - October 2011
Sybron Dental Specialties (A Danaher Company) April 2006 - January 2008
RainBird November 2004 - April 2006
Lubricating Specialties Company November 1996 - November 2004
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Manufacturing, MRP, ISO, Logistics Management, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Warehousing, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Logistics
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2005 — 2008
MBA, General MBA
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1999 — 2003
Business, Operational Management
advanced FLOW engineering September 2006 - January 2013
EFI Global 2005 - 2006
Nimbus Water Systems 2004 - 2006
Sport Carriers Inc. 2000 - 2004
Rainbird 2002 - 2003
Westcoast Performance Products 1997 - 2000
National Hot Rod Association 1996 - 1999
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1997 — 2003
BS, Engineering
merced community college 1989 — 1993
as, computer aided drafting
Solarestar March 2012 - Present
Options trader March 2012 - Present
Asesoria para exito en los negocios dirigido a Pymes March 2011 - Present
Reposteria el Napolitano January 2009 - Present
IDE Ingenieria y Construcciones October 2008 - Present
Rainbird September 2006 - September 2007
Autosplice October 2003 - January 2006
Hughes Network Systems October 1995 - January 2002
Panasonic October 1990 - October 1994
GE Power Conversion October 1982 - October 1989
Skills
MRP, Manufacturing..., SPC, Supply Chain, FMEA, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Spend Management, Value Stream Mapping, Supply Management, Operations Management, ISO, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Manufacturing, TS16949, PPAP, Materials Management, Product Development, Quality Management, SAP, Purchasing, Materials, Electronics, Global Sourcing, Quality System, APQP, Process Engineering, Inventory Management, Automotive, Operational Excellence, Root Cause Analysis, Aerospace, Kanban, Toyota Production System, Industrial Engineering, Iso 9000, Strategic Sourcing, DMAIC, Injection Molding, Engineering Management, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Procurement, Manufacturing Operations, Business Ethics, Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Universidad iberoamericana 1997 — 2002
Bachelor, Industrial Engineering
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM 1996 — 2001
Finance Education, Finananzas, Six Sigma, Lean Mfg. Mercadotecnia
CI Training 1998 — 1998
APICS, MATERIALS, LOGISTICS, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTS, MRP, JIT,
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM
Certificate of Excecutive Finance, Finance, General, Control 0236
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM
Certificate of Administrative Management Formation, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Certificate No. 16096
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM
Certificate Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Certification 021
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey / ITESM
Six Sigma for Excecutives, Manufacturing Engineering, Certificate
Georg Fischer April 2011 - Present
Adams Rite Aerospace April 2009 - January 2011
Pentair April 2006 - December 2008
Champion Irrigation October 2005 - April 2006
Rainbird 1998 - 2005
Skills
Product Management, Product Development, Strategy, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Product Launch, Forecasting, Management, Business Strategy, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Leadership, Pricing, B2B, Quality Assurance, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Training, Analysis, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2003 — 2005
MBA
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1992 — 1998
ECET, Engineering
Thales March 2013 - Present
Panasonic Avionics Corporation January 2012 - February 2013
Trend Cicuits 2008 - 2008
Rainbird 2004 - 2005
Teradyne 1999 - 2001
PCB Contrator 1999 - 2001
Plexus 1999 - 2000
Plexus 1999 - 2000
Quantum Magnetics 1997 - 1999
ARMA Design 1996 - 1997
Skills
PCB design, Electronics, Schematic Capture, Manufacturing, Board Layout, RF, Product Development, CAD, Hardware Architecture, Circuit Design, Electrical Engineering, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Orcad, C, Engineering, Allegro, Hardware, Testing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1985 — 1989
BSEM, Electronics
Progress Rail Services October 2012 - Present
Caterpillar Inc. April 2011 - October 2012
Idaho PowerSports February 2008 - April 2011
Motive Power June 2007 - October 2009
Rainbird 2005 - 2007
DaimlerChrysler May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Automation, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Vehicles, Machinery, Stamping, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Machining, Kaizen
Education
Indiana University Kokomo 2003 — 2004
MBA, General Administation
Indiana University Kokomo 1999 — 2002
Bachelors, Human Resource Management
Weber Metals, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Weber Metals June 2008 - June 2015
Energy Innovations October 2007 - April 2008
Weber Metals June 2007 - September 2007
Rainbird June 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Solidworks, Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Leadership, Finite Element Analysis, Six Sigma, Mechanical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Catia, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, ISO, SolidWorks
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2002 — 2008
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) May 2012 - Present
Rainbird May 2010 - August 2010
Rain Bird May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Environmental..., Hydrology, Engineering, Water Resources, Water Quality, Soil, Groundwater, Environmental Awareness, Stormwater Management, Water, Environmental Consulting, Industrial Hygiene, AutoCAD, Phase I, HAZWOPER
Education
University of Florida 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
Brookline College 2013 - Present
Brookline College 2013 - Present
Rainbird 2013 - 2014
Arizona Department of Corrections 2010 - 2011
Stonebridge Presbyterian Church May 2008 - May 2010
Faith Presbyterian Church June 2003 - November 2007
Wellington Community Church May 2001 - October 2002
Mt. Salus Presbyterian Church November 1997 - May 2001
New Covenant Presbyterian Church June 2000 - August 2000
Hughes Missile Systems July 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Public Speaking, Life Coaching, Higher Education, Mental Health Counseling, Pastoral Care, Pastoral Counseling, Team Motivation, Vision Casting, Volunteer Management
Education
Reformed Theological Seminary 1997 — 2001
Master of Divinity, Divinity
University of Arizona 1992 — 1996
B.A., History, Political Science (Double Major)
The Boeing Company February 2004 - Present
Rainbird June 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Systems Engineering, System Level Design, Cryptography, Algorithm Design, System Verification, System Validation, Functional Verification, Systems Analysis, Logistics Management, Customer Interface, Interface Control..., Systems Requirements, Hardware Installation, Systems sell-off, Physical Configuration..., VHDL, Verilog, VME, AutoCAD, Matlab, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Powerpoint, MS Word, MS Excel, VxWorks, Project Planning, DOORS, System Requirements
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2002 — 2004
Master of Science (MS), Computer Engineering
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Chaffey College 1996 — 1998
Associate of Science (AS), Engineering
Cochise College July 2013 - Present
Cochise College August 2010 - Present
Cochise College September 2010 - July 2013
Bisbee Unified School District August 2009 - July 2010
Southwest University of Visual Arts (formerly The Art Center Design College) January 2008 - May 2009
Pima Community College January 2008 - December 2008
University of Arizona Student Media November 2000 - June 2006
RainBird September 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Curriculum Design, Academic Advising, Student Affairs, Higher Education, Graphic Design, Graphic Design Software, Adult Education, Career Counseling, Distance Learning, Teaching, Curriculum Development, E-Learning, College Teaching, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Training, Digital Painting, Oil Painting
Education
University of Arizona 2004 — 2007
Master of Arts (M.A.), Art Education
University of Arizona 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine and Studio Arts
Pima Community College 1996 — 1999
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communication Graphics
JetPep August 2014 - Present
RainBird April 2013 - July 2013
State of Alabama December 2011 - April 2013
Skills
I have computer skills,..., Unloading delivery..., restaurant
Education
Gadsden State Community College 1996 — 1997
None
Ashville High School 1988 — 1992
Diploma