Sauer-Danfoss Company
Industry: Company
DescriptionDanfoss Power Solutions designs, manufactures, and markets engineered hydraulic and electronic systems and components for use primarily in applications of mobile equipment. The company has sales, manufacturing, and engineering capabilities globally. CEO: Eric Alstrom (10 Sep 2012–) Headquarters: Ames, Iowa, United States Parent organization: Danfoss Founded: 2000, Rockford, Illinois, United States Subsidiaries: Sauer-Danfoss ApS,
Sauer-Danfoss List of Employees There's an exhaustive list of past and present employees! Get comprehensive information on the number of employees at Sauer-Danfoss. You can filter them based on skills, years of employment, job, education, department, and prior employment.
Sauer-Danfoss Salaries. You can even request information on how much does Sauer-Danfoss pay if you want to. Learn about salaries, pros and cons of working for Sauer-Danfoss directly from the past employees.
Find People by Employers You can rekindle an old relationship, reconnect with a long-lost friend, former boss, business acquaintance who might be useful in your new line of work. With our employee database, the possibilities are endless. All you have to do is type in a couple of keywords and we'll bring you the exact information you wanted!
627 Sauer-Danfoss employees in database. Find out everything there's to know about Sauer-Danfoss employees. We offer you a great deal of unbiased information from the internal database, personal records, and many other details that might be of interest to you.
Sauer-Danfoss Employees
Graco August 2015 - Present
Danfoss Power Solutions June 2013 - August 2015
Sauer-Danfoss November 2009 - May 2013
Sauer-Danfoss January 2007 - November 2009
3M March 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, PPAP, DFM&A, GR&R, Process Capability, Process Development, PFMEA, Process Control, Product Design, Product Validation, 8D Problem Solving, Certified Internal..., Project Management, Testing, Supplier Quality, Quality Management, Internal Audit, Engineering, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration
Iowa State University 2002 — 2007
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Aarhus Universitet 2011 — 2011
MBA Summer Program, MBA
Cahill, Schmitz & Cahill July 2015 - Present
Tierra spa July 2014 - March 2015
Danfoss Power Solutions June 2010 - July 2014
Sauer-Danfoss October 2002 - January 2010
Future Electronics 1999 - 2001
Insight Electronics 1997 - 1999
Emerson Process Management January 1983 - January 1996
Rosemount 1983 - 1996
Emerson Process Management 1983 - 1996
Skills
Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems, Pumps, FMEA, Valves, Pneumatics, Analog Circuit Design, Engineering, Product Development, Fluid Power, Product Lifecycle..., Electronics, International Sales, Troubleshooting, Sales Management, Simulations, Embedded Systems, Program Management, Strategy, Automation, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Testing, Six Sigma, New Business Development, Product Management, Process Improvement
Education
Metropolitan State University 1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1985
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) not complete, Engineering
Northwestern Electronics Institute 1978 — 1982
AA, Electronics
Concordia College 1978 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) not complete, Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sauer-Danfoss November 2007 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss June 2004 - October 2007
Sauer-Danfoss July 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Fluid Power, Hydraulics, Valves, Key Account Management, Pneumatics, International Sales, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Account Management, Sales, New Business Development, Product Development, Hydraulic Systems, Sales Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Pricing, SAP, Strategy, Business Strategy, Project Management, Management, 5S, Process Improvement, Motion Control, Competitive Analysis, Automation, Pumps, Purchasing, Machining, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Alexandria Technical College 1976 — 1978
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Proseals USA April 2006 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss June 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Logistics, International Logistics, Invoicing, PowerPoint, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Microsoft Word, Warehouse Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Management, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Operations Management, SAP, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Education
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Danfoss 2010 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss January 2004 - 2010
Sauer-Danfoss December 2001 - July 2004
Sauer-Danfoss October 2000 - December 2001
Electrolux Major Appliances September 1999 - October 2000
A. O. Smith (Formerly American Water Heater Group) 1994 - 1999
3M 1989 - 1993
Skills
Six Sigma, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Kanban, Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Analysis, Kaizen, Kaizen Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, General Manager, Manufacturing..., Business Consulting, Lean Six Sigma..., Driving YOY Performance, Increasing Efficiency, Operations Effectiveness, Maximizing Cost Savings, Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma Champion, Total Quality Management, Multi-Site Operations, Multi-Plant Management, Plant Management, First Pass Yield..., Engineering Operations, Engineering Leadership, Improving Working..., P&L Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Strategic Planning &..., Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Coaching & Training, Executive Collaboration, Major OEM Management, Vendor Collaboration, New Sales Development, New Product Launch, Value Stream Leader, DMAIC
Education
Clemson University 1986 — 1991
BSIE, Industrial Engineering
Audi of America February 2011 - Present
Sauer Danfoss September 2008 - February 2011
Ford Motor Company January 1989 - August 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Automotive, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Leadership, FMEA, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Automotive Engineering, Powertrain, Vehicles, Continuous Improvement
Education
Technische Universität Berlin 1978 — 1985
Master's degree, Maschinenbau
Loughborough University School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Acoustics
Lockheed Martin July 2011 - Present
Lockheed Martin July 2009 - July 2011
Lockheed Martin June 2008 - June 2009
Iowa State University August 2006 - May 2009
Henderson Manufacturing May 2006 - August 2006
Iowa State University September 2005 - May 2006
Mercury Marine January 2005 - August 2005
Sauer Danfoss June 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Aerospace, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Management, Manufacturing..., Operations Management, Program Management, Six Sigma, Training, Troubleshooting, Aircraft, Quality Control
Education
Drexel University - College of Business and Administration 2009 — 2010
Graduate Certificate - Operations Leadership and Organizational Management
Iowa State University 2006 — 2009
MS Industrial Technology
Iowa State University 2001 — 2006
BS Industrial Technology
Hardware Resources August 2013 - Present
EveryCarListed.com and SuperMedia, LLC April 2009 - August 2013
Edward Jones May 2008 - April 2009
HVAC Agent, LLC February 2004 - October 2007
Satellite Industries, Inc June 1998 - January 2004
Miller Chevrolet 1997 - 1998
Sauer-Danfoss 1994 - 1997
Skills
Cold Calling, Consultative Selling, Strategic Communications, Sales Management, Advertising Sales, Customer Retention, SEM, B2B, Salesforce.com, Training, Selling, Coaching, New Business Development, Advertising, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Lead Generation, Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Management, Direct Sales, Online Advertising, Social Networking, Sales Operations, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Promotions, Leadership, CRM, Selling Skills, Team Building, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Budgets, Product Development, Mobile Marketing, Direct Marketing, B2B Marketing, Digital Marketing, PPC, Market Planning, SEO, Google Adwords, Product Marketing, Digital Media
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Business Administration
Tom Randall Real Estate Team November 2013 - Present
Friedrich Iowa Realty September 2009 - October 2013
Sauer-Danfoss June 1979 - May 2009
Skills
Real Estate, Residential, New Construction Homes, Relocation, Green Building, Construction, Residential Homes, Leadership, Investment Properties, Single Family Homes, Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Buyers, Selling, Management, New Home Sales, Buyer Representation, Listings, Move Up Buyers, Investors
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1978 — 1979
AA, Administration, Liberal Arts
Danfoss Power Solutions December 2011 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss 2009 - December 2011
Sauer-Danfoss 2005 - 2008
Sauer-Danfoss 2002 - 2004
Sauer Danfoss 1997 - 2001
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Value Stream Mapping, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Management, Leadership, FMEA, Operations Management, Product Development, Coaching, Toyota Production System, Operational Excellence, Collaborative Problem..., Business Process..., Transformation, Communication, International, Multi-site, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Productivity Improvement, Quality Auditing, Action Oriented, Collaborative, Cultural Sensitivity, Ethical, Integrity, High Performer, Project Management
Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Business, Management
Danfoss Power Solutions December 2014 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss May 2013 - Present
Hy-vee Pharmacy January 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, UGS NX7.5, Time Management
Education
Iowa State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering
Des Moines Area Community College 2010 — 2012
Pre-engineering (transferred to Iowa State University), Pre-Engineering
Swagelok May 2013 - Present
3M May 2011 - May 2013
3M August 2008 - May 2013
3M July 2007 - July 2008
Sauer-Danfoss May 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Engineering, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, CAD, Project Engineering, Matlab, AutoCAD, Product Development, Product Design, R&D, Electronics, Process Improvement, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Inventor, Minitab, Proficy Historian, Manufacturing..., Electronics..., SolidWorks
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Iowa State University 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Geocent January 2012 - Present
SAIC May 2009 - December 2011
SPAWAR May 2009 - December 2011
Sauer-Danfoss December 2008 - May 2009
KB Home 2006 - 2008
Huber Engineered Woods December 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Budgets, Business Planning, Risk Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Leadership, Project Management, Program Management, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Analysis, Business Analysis, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Proposal Writing, Financial Analysis, Contract Management, Accounting, Security Clearance, Access, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, Software Project..., SAP, Government Contracting
Education
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 2000 — 2005
BS, Accounting
Cummins Inc. January 2014 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss 2009 - October 2013
TSD - Topcon/Sauer-Danfoss Joint Venture November 2007 - September 2012
Sauer-Danfoss 2003 - 2007
Sauer-Danfoss 2001 - 2003
Sauer-Danfoss 1997 - 2001
Sauer-Danfoss 1985 - 1997
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development, Six Sigma, Balanced Scorecard, Offshore Software..., Contract Negotiation, PPAP, Global Management, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, R&D, Process Simulation, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, SPC, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Design for Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments, Engineering Management, GD&T, Kanban, APQP, Quality System, SMED, DFMEA, Automation, Electronics, ISO, Injection Molding, Manufacturing Operations, Toyota Production System, Supplier Quality, Process Engineering
Education
Drake University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Agricultural Engineering
North Dakota State University
Graduate School, Agricultural Engineering
Feher Automotive North America, LLC January 2015 - Present
Comatrol (member of the Danfoss group) February 2012 - January 2015
Sauer-Danfoss February 2011 - February 2012
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 2009 - 2011
Ulbrich 2007 - February 2009
Phelps Dodge HPC / International Wire Group 2004 - 2007
Hitachi Electronic Devices 1995 - 2003
AstenJohnson 1990 - 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, Consumer Electronics, Solar, Kaizen, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Manufacturing, DMAIC, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, ISO, Electronics, Process Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Kanban, Operations Management, Aerospace, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Toyota Production System, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Quality System, Green Belt, PPAP, Industrial Engineering, JIT, SMED, Manufacturing Operations, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement
Education
Clemson University
BS
Greenville Technical College
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
PakSense August 2005 - Present
C.E. Lawler, Jr. September 2004 - August 2005
MPSC, Inc January 1997 - September 2004
Sauer-Danfoss January 1990 - January 1997
Ivy Medical, Inc January 1987 - January 1990
Skills
Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Engineering Management, Product Management, Start-ups, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Business Strategy, Project Management, Process Improvement, Business Development, Analysis, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategy, Manufacturing, Testing, Management, Electronics, Embedded Systems
Education
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College 1984 — 1987
Master of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering
Dartmouth College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts
Union Pacific Railroad November 2013 - Present
Boise Inc. July 2012 - November 2013
Rankin Holdings LLC October 2011 - June 2012
MDP LLC August 2001 - September 2011
Sauer-Danfoss August 2000 - August 2001
Daimler Trucks North America September 1998 - August 2000
Warn Industries August 1996 - September 1998
United States Marine Corps 1991 - 1995
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Engineering, 5S, Kaizen, Manufacturing Management, Process Improvement, ISO, Cost Reduction, Manufacturing..., Cellular Manufacturing, TPM, Poka Yoke, Kaizen Facilitation, Kanban, Toyota Production System, JIT, Value Stream Mapping, RCM++, MAXIMO, Hyperion Reports, Engineering Change..., FLIR, UE, SPC, Process Engineering, Troubleshooting, Automation, Testing, Six Sigma, Factory, Reliability Engineering, Manufacturing..., Plant Maintenance, Process Control, Maintenance Management, Maximo, Capital Projects, Reliability, Root Cause Analysis, Condition Monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, FMEA, Maintenance & Repair, Preventive Maintenance
Education
Arizona State University 1987 — 1991
BS, Manufacturing Engineering
Montgomery County Community College 1985 — 1987
AS, Business Administration
Daimler Vans Manufacturing, LLC 2012 - Present
Comatrol [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] 2011 - 2012
Sauer-Danfoss 2009 - 2011
Sauer-Danfoss 2007 - 2009
International Paper 2003 - 2007
Skills
Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Project Management
Education
Clemson University
MBA, Supply Chain/Operations Emphasis
Clemson University
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Turolla [Member of the Danfoss Group] January 2015 - Present
Turolla [Member of The Danfoss Group] January 2012 - January 2015
TurollaOCG [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] July 2010 - January 2012
Sauer-Danfoss July 2007 - July 2010
Sauer-Danfoss December 2004 - July 2007
Sauer-Danfoss October 2003 - December 2004
Sauer-Danfoss February 2001 - October 2003
Sauer-Danfoss July 2000 - February 2001
Sauer-Danfoss March 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Excel, Unigraphics, Software Project..., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, SAP, Engineering Support, Technical Writing, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Visual Basic, Document Management, Engineering, Fluid Power, Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Product Development, Technical Support, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, SolidWorks, 5S, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Iowa State University
Des Moines Area Community College
Kirkwood Community College
The Urban Electric Co. November 2014 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss January 2012 - August 2013
InChem Corp May 2010 - August 2011
Education
Clemson University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Tektronix May 2011 - Present
Stanley Steemer January 2008 - January 2010
Stanley Steemer August 2006 - January 2008
Sauer-Danfoss 2004 - 2005
Emerita June 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Account Management, PowerPoint, Call Center, Outlook, Inventory Management, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Training, Business Development, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Management, Process Improvement, Time Management, Procurement
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General
Everest College-Portland 1997 — 2000
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Portland Community College 1997 — 1998
General Studies
Sauer-Danfoss October 1993 - Present
Skills
Hydraulics, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Automotive, Preventive Maintenance, Electricians, PLC, Automation, Engineering, Machining, Quality Assurance
Education
Tri-County Technical College 1997 — 2000
Associate, Industrial Electronics
Babson College 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Generac Power Systems January 2014 - Present
Eaton January 2013 - January 2014
Comatrol [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] July 2011 - January 2013
Sauer-Danfoss June 2009 - July 2011
Sauer-Danfoss June 2007 - June 2009
Skills
SAP, Sales and Operations..., Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, SAP BI, Inventory Management, Salesforce.com
Education
Clemson University 1998 — 2000
MBA
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 1994 — 1997
Industrial Manaagement
WHHS
TSI April 2013 - Present
Thermo Fisher Scientific February 2012 - April 2013
Celestica January 2004 - December 2009
Celestica January 2004 - December 2009
Sauer-Danfoss March 1998 - April 2003
Skills
Electronics, Troubleshooting, Testing, Assembly, Manufacturing
Education
Anoka Technical College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Health Information Technology, 3.78
Brown Institute - Minneapolis, MN 1981 — 1983
Associate of Arts in Electronics Technology, 92.6
Sauer Danfoss 2005 - 2009
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2008 — 2011
BIS, Computer Programming
Sauer-Danfoss July 1971 - May 2002
Sauer-Danfoss 1971 - 2002
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Team Building, Leadership, Human Resources, Strategy, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Employee Engagement, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Project Planning, Change Management, Process Improvement
Education
Iowa State University 1968 — 1971
B.S., Child Development/Psychology
Bethel University 1962 — 1964
General coursework
Stromsburg High School 1958 — 1962
SDI April 2013 - Present
Draexlmaier Automotive of America March 2012 - March 2013
UTi Integrated Logistics October 2006 - March 2012
Sauer-Danfoss July 2003 - October 2006
Benore Logistic Systems, Inc. July 1999 - October 2001
Delta USA September 1993 - February 1998
AAR Corp 1990 - 1993
Skills
Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Lean Warehousing, Distribution Center..., Quality Management, ISO 9000:2008, Quality Auditing, SAP R/3, Access Database, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, Iso 9000, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Warehousing, SAP, 5S, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Process Improvement, Warehouse Management, DMAIC, Leadership, Strategy, JIT, Materials Management, Training, Management, Quality System, Kanban, Procurement, Business Process, Analysis, 3PL, Operational Excellence, Production Planning, ISO, MRP, Kaizen, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis, Operations Management, Project Planning, Industrial Engineering, Supply Management, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing...
Education
Dallas Theological Seminary 2008 — 2011
CGS, Certificate of Graduate Studies
Lawrence Technological University 1985 — 1993
BSIM, Bachelor of Science Industrial Management
Banker Steel Company August 2014 - Present
Pangborn Group November 2010 - Present
WPM Management March 2010 - Present
Sauer Danfoss January 2008 - February 2010
Sauer-Danfoss August 2007 - February 2010
Sauer-Danfoss March 2001 - July 2007
Danfoss Fluid Power March 1998 - February 2001
Danfoss March 1996 - March 1998
Danfoss March 1994 - March 1996
Danfoss September 1993 - March 1994
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Vision Development, Executive Management, Board Relations, English, German, Danish, Italian, Board of Director..., Global Management, Global Business..., Managing Global..., Leadership, Board of Directors, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategy, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Finance, International Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Process, Engineering, Sales, SAP, Supply Chain, Procurement, Product Development, Sales Management, Team Building, International Sales, Program Management, Organizational..., ERP, Operations Management
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
MBA
Kolding Gymnasium
London Business School
SEP, Senior Executive Programme and International Management Programme
University of Southern Denmark
BSc. Mechanical Engineering
Vester Vamdrup
Business Accelerants January 2008 - Present
Business Accelerants January 2010 - Present
Business Accelerants September 2008 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss November 2000 - August 2007
Omniquip-Textron October 1999 - November 2000
Sauer Sundstrand January 1992 - October 1999
Borg Warner Automotive March 1973 - August 1991
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Change Management, Organizational..., Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Business Strategy, Business Development, Management Consulting, Mergers, Executive Management, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Business Process..., Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Procurement, Acquisition Integration, P&L Management, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Strategy Development
Education
Ball State University 1978 — 1980
MBA
Northwestern University
BS, Business
Keller Williams Realty October 2012 - Present
Prudential NW Properties January 2002 - September 2012
Sauer-Danfoss September 1992 - September 2002
Skills
Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Selling, Investment Properties, Sellers, Residential Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Buyers, Marketing, Negotiation, Property, Investments, Advertising, Investors
Education
Central Washington University 1987 — 1988
Tri County Ace Hardware September 2011 - September 2012
Sauer-Danfoss June 2008 - June 2009
Sauer-Danfoss April 2004 - June 2008
Sauer-Danfoss 1998 - 2004
Danfoss Fluid Power 1986 - 1994
Skills
Manufacturing, Valves, Project Management, Product Design, Fluid Power, Value Stream Mapping, Hydraulics, Process Engineering, 5S, Cross-functional Team..., Hydraulic Systems, Process Improvement, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, FMEA, PPAP, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Product Management, SPC, ISO, Manufacturing..., Supplier Quality, Design for Manufacturing, Quality System, Pumps, Global Sourcing, Supply Management
Education
NFPA Self Study 2001 — 2001
Fluid Power Specialist, Fluid Power
Southern Wesleyan University 1999 — 2001
Business Administration
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1985 — 1986
Techinician, Electronics
Fort Hays State University 1971 — 1974
General
Dependable Garage Door Service December 2014 - Present
Victory Packaging December 2013 - July 2015
Faist Greentek 2013 - 2013
ESCO Corporation June 2006 - November 2012
Sauer-Danfoss August 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Leadership, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Operations Management, Analysis, Automotive, Purchasing, PPAP, Training, CRM, Product Management, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Product Development, Sales Management
Education
Arizona State University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial Engineering
Sauer-Danfoss January 2011 - Present
Skills
Troubleshooting, Lotus Notes, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Project Management, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Logistics, Time Management
Education
Ellsworth Community College 2006 — 2007
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
North Iowa Area Community College 2004 — 2005
Business Administration and Management, General
United States Property & Fiscal Office June 2013 - Present
Iowa Army National Guard February 2008 - December 2014
USPFO-S&S-CIF October 2009 - June 2013
Iowa National Guard 2012 - 2013
Iowa Army National Guard July 2010 - July 2011
Sauer Danfoss January 2007 - January 2009
MediaCom January 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Troubleshooting, Management, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Analysis, Military, Customer Service, Inspection, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Program Management, Security Clearance, Software Documentation, Training, DoD, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Supervisory Skills, Team Leadership
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2012 — 2013
Certified Nurses Aide, Pre-Nursing Studies
The School of Geospatial 2008 — 2008
Geospatial Engineer, Military Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
Danfoss Power Solutions October 2012 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss December 2010 - October 2012
Sauer-Danfoss December 2005 - December 2010
Lowe’s Home Stores, Incorporated November 2001 - November 2004
Percival Scientific, Incorporated October 1999 - January 2001
US Navy July 1978 - September 1999
Skills
Quality Assurance, Training, Process Improvement, Logistics, Change Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Coaching, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Navy, Military Experience, Aircraft, Aviation, Avionics, Military Aviation, Agriculture, Money Management, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Hydraulics, Six Sigma
Education
Dale Carnegie
Skills For Success
University of Northern Iowa
Industrial Hydraulics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1997 — 1999
BS, Professional Aeronautics, 3.857
Boone Jr./Sr. High School 1974 — 1978
John Deere September 2013 - Present
John Deere December 2011 - October 2013
Volt Workforce Solutions February 2011 - December 2011
United States Postal Service December 2010 - February 2011
Creative Werks Inc. April 2010 - November 2010
Merillat Industries August 2009 - October 2009
Sauer-Danfoss May 2007 - January 2009
Electrolux Major Appliances January 2007 - May 2007
Goodrich April 2006 - December 2006
Altec Industries, Inc. May 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, 5S, Process Improvement, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Industrial Engineering, Solidworks, TPM, SMED, CAD, JIT, Poka Yoke, Visio, Logistics, Manufacturing..., AutoCAD, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft Office, Strategy, Engineering, SAP, Materials Management, Inventor, Design for Manufacturing, DMAIC, Software Documentation, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Training, FMEA
Education
Iowa State University 2001 — 2006
B.S., Industrial Technology
Des Moines Area Community College 2000 — 2001
East High School 1997 — 2001
High School Diploma, 4.0
Sauer-Danfoss July 2010 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss November 2008 - July 2010
Hydro Electronic Devices (HED), Inc. March 2008 - November 2008
Hydro Electronic Devices (HED), Inc. March 2006 - March 2008
Hydro Electronic Devices (HED), Inc. October 2005 - March 2006
Poclain Hydraulics, Inc. January 2003 - October 2005
Poclain Hydraulics, Inc. December 1998 - January 2003
Poclain Hydraulics, SA January 1997 - December 1998
Poclain Hydraulics, Inc. July 1995 - January 1997
Poclain Hydraulics, Inc. July 1994 - July 1995
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Portfolio Management, Product Development, Strategy, Product Marketing, Business Development, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Market Research, Program Management, B2B, Sales Operations, Process Improvement, Integrated Marketing, Sales Management, Project Management, Product Launch, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA
North Central College 1990 — 1991
BA
College of DuPage 1988 — 1990
Wabtec Passenger Transit July 2015 - Present
Circor Instrumentation Technologies May 2013 - July 2015
Circor Instrumentation Technologies September 2011 - May 2013
Comatrol [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] June 2009 - December 2011
Sauer-Danfoss January 2007 - June 2009
Sauer-Danfoss June 2004 - January 2007
Sun Hydraulics June 1999 - June 2004
Dana Holding Corporation January 1997 - June 1999
Dana Holding Corporation March 1987 - January 1997
Dana Holding Corporation March 1985 - March 1987
Skills
Six Sigma, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Solidworks, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Robust Design, Continuous Improvement, Hydraulics, Finite Element Analysis, SPC, Product Development, Pumps, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, FMEA, APQP, Testing
Education
Penn State * World Campus (online) 2009 — 2012
G.C., Applied Statistics
Rochester Institute of Technology 1994 — 2001
B. S., Electra-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Manatee Community College 1988 — 1994
A. A., Engineering Science
Gateway Technical College 1983 — 1985
A.S., Fluid Power Technology
Vermeer Manufacturing 2012 - Present
TurollaOCG [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] July 2010 - 2012
Sauer-Danfoss April 2009 - April 2011
Sauer-Danfoss October 2002 - March 2009
Klein Tools May 2001 - September 2002
Caterpillar June 1989 - April 2001
Skills
Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Management, Market Planning, Brand Management, Hydraulics, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Pricing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Leadership, International Business, Advertising, International Marketing, Marketing Management, International Sales, Global Marketing, Specifications, Strategy, Sales, Trade Show Exhibitor, Organizational..., Product Training, Introducing New Products, Team Leadership, Sales Operations, Product Lifecycle..., Technical Support, Designing Marketing..., Promotions, Web Content, Public Relations, Preparing Business Cases, Marketing Plan Creation, SWOT analysis, QFD, Kepner-Tregoe, Product Rationalization, Value Propositions, Blue Ocean Strategy, NPV, Return on Investment, Market Analysis, Market Specification, Market Segment Analysis, Customer Segment...
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2002
MBA, Marketing
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1989 — 1994
BSME, Hydraulics
Juniper Networks July 2011 - Present
Cisco November 2009 - July 2011
Cisco Systems, Inc. 2004 - July 2011
IEEE CPMT 2007 - 2011
IEEE EMC Society 2004 - 2009
Cisco Systems / Component Engineering 2004 - 2009
Sauer Danfoss 2003 - 2004
CIENA 2001 - 2003
Phoenix International - A John Deere Company July 1997 - December 2001
Elliott Laboratories 1997 - 1997
Skills
Industrial Electrical..., Electrical Engineering, Electronics, PCB design, Electricity, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Auditing, Manufacturing, Hardware Architecture, Semiconductors, Program Management, Six Sigma, RF, Systems Engineering, Failure Analysis, IC, ASIC, Electromagnetic..., ESD control, EMC and Environmental..., Hardware, Supply Chain Management, Wireless, Management, FPGA, Analog, Debugging, Simulations, Embedded Systems, Circuit Design, Analog Circuit Design, System Design, PCB Design, Product Management, Product Development, Telecommunications, Integration, Leadership, Product Lifecycle..., Ethernet, Lean Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, R&D, Continuous Improvement
Education
North Dakota State University 1988 — 2000
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Electromagnetics and EMC
Des Moines Area Community College 1986 — 1988
Pre-Eng, Electrical Engineering
Iowa State University 1986 — 1988
Pre-Eng, Electrical Engineering
HydraForce January 2014 - Present
Musco Lighting June 2010 - December 2013
Sauer-Danfoss 1997 - December 2009
Sauer-Danfoss 1999 - 2005
Sauer-Danfoss 1997 - 1999
UpRight Inc. 1996 - 1997
UpRight inc. 1995 - 1996
UpRight inc. 1994 - 1995
Dantel 1989 - 1994
Loyd and Sons Paving 1988 - 1989
Skills
Project Management, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Technical Writing, Troubleshooting, Training, Leadership, Manufacturing, SharePoint, Project Planning, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Software Documentation, Product Management, Team Building, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Coaching, Customer Service, Access, Six Sigma, Engineering
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1999 — 2000
General
Dale Carnegie Training
Fresno City College 1987 — 1988
General
Fresno Regional Occupational Center 1987 — 1987
Certificate, Electronics Technology
Society for Technical Communications
Certificate, Content Management Systems
Robert Bosch August 2010 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss October 1985 - August 2009
Skills
Manufacturing..., 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service, Hydraulics, Engineering, FMEA
Education
Gateway Technical College 1982 — 1985
Associates, Fluid Power technology
Thomas Gartin Design / Self Employed 2001 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss 2004 - 2007
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2008 — 2010
Associates of Applied Sciences, Graphic Design
Iowa State University 2001 — 2005
Fine Arts
J.B. Poindexter & Co. August 2013 - Present
Primary Services April 2013 - August 2013
TMK IPSCO August 2012 - March 2013
Maxwell Drummond March 2012 - August 2012
Reliant Energy January 2012 - March 2012
Industry People Group October 2010 - May 2011
Compressor Controls Corporation January 2010 - October 2010
Everest Careers 2008 - 2009
Manpower June 2008 - December 2008
Sauer Danfoss October 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Recruiting, Executive Search, Energy, Management, Start-ups, Engineering, Temporary Placement, Sales, Renewable Energy, Technical Recruiting, Upstream, Oil & Gas Industry, Applicant Tracking...
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1989 — 1992
BA, Communications/Human Resources
Brigham Young University 1988 — 1989
Undergraduate coursework, Broadcast News
Dell July 2012 - Present
UpdateLogic March 2010 - July 2012
Medtronic October 2009 - March 2010
Calix May 2009 - October 2009
Medtronic February 2009 - May 2009
Sauer-Danfoss August 2008 - February 2009
Teradyne December 2007 - June 2008
QLogic May 2003 - November 2007
Cisco April 2000 - April 2003
Digi International July 1997 - March 2000
Skills
VxWorks, Hardware Architecture, ClearCase, Firmware, Digital Signal..., Systems Engineering, Operating Systems, Software Design, Embedded Linux, TCL, Architecture, Java, Wireless, Programming
Education
Aalborg Universitet 1978 — 1983
MSEE, Networking/Communications
Altoz, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Central Boiler, Inc. June 2011 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss June 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Reconciliation, Internal Audit, Project Planning, Negotiation, Tutoring, Stress Management, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Forecasting
Education
Bemidji State University 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Bemidji State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Finance and Management, 3.88 GPA
Iowa State University 2004 — 2007
General Education, Business
Global Aviation Services, LLC September 2014 - Present
Intemark 2014 - 2014
Highmark Builders (self-employed) 2014 - 2014
UnitedHealth Group 2013 - 2014
Ridgeview Medical Center 2010 - 2013
Sauer-Danfoss 2007 - 2010
Medivators/Minntech 1999 - 2007
Skills
Onboarding, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Background Checks, HRIS, Interviews, Performance Management, Training, Hiring, Communications, Deferred Compensation, Recruiting, Compensation, Policy development and..., Temporary employment, Terminations, Employee Surveys, Creativity, Resume Writing, Report Writing, Coaching, Management, Customer Service
Education
Concordia College
B.A., Business Administration
PHR Certification
Tax Supervisor January 2012 - Present
WELLCORE, s.r. August 2008 - Present
EKOMA SK, s.r.o August 2007 - Present
Elastomer Solution Slovakia s.r.o November 2009 - March 2010
ICZ Slovakia, January 2009 - October 2009
Emerson August 2006 - July 2007
Konstrukta Industry November 2002 - June 2006
Aquachemia May 2002 - October 2002
Sauer-Danfoss May 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Business Planning, Forecasting, Business Strategy
Education
Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave
Postgraduate study
Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY, USA 1995 — 1995
Le Moyne College Syracuse
Univerzita 'Konštantína Filozofa' v Nitre 1991 — 1994
Postgraduate study
Žilinská univerzita 1984 — 1990
ZF Transmissions August 2015 - Present
Self Employed February 2013 - Present
Magna Drive Automotive Industries, Inc March 2010 - August 2015
Magna Drive Automotive Industries, Inc. May 2005 - March 2010
Christopher Freightliner, Inc. March 2000 - March 2001
Manpower, Inc August 1999 - March 2000
Sauer-Danfoss May 1995 - October 1997
Findley Adhesives September 1994 - May 1995
Orion Finishing March 1993 - September 1994
U.S. Department of Energy September 1991 - January 1993
Skills
SAP, SharePoint, Process Improvement, Active Directory, Manufacturing, TS16949, Troubleshooting, EDI, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Analysis, Help Desk Support, Training, ERP, SOX Compliancy, SAP ERP, Integration, Automotive, SD, 5S, Databases, ABAP, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SAP R/3, SAP Security..., SAP SRM, Materials Management, SAP PP Module Subject..., Business Analysis, Program Management, SAP QM, Cross-functional Team..., Business Process..., IT Management, Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, Purchasing, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, MRP, Business Process, Social Media, ISO/TS 16949, Management
Education
SAP Training
SCM 550 Customizing Material Management
SAP Training
SCM 520 Purchasing
Greenville Technical College 2007 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Management, 4.0
Greenville Technical College 2007 — 2009
Certificate, Business Management
Augusta State University 1990 — 1992
Mathematics Major / Edu Minor
Hästens Beds December 2014 - Present
Mockberg June 2013 - Present
Coop Sverige December 2010 - November 2014
Gunnebo Industrier AB April 2010 - December 2010
KPMG July 2009 - July 2009
British American Tobacco June 2009 - July 2009
Sauer-Danfoss March 2007 - June 2008
Transportstyrelsen November 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Product Development, Purchasing, FMCG, Market Analysis, Marketing Communications, Negotiation, Project Coordination, Sales Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales
Education
Södertörn University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing and Business development, Valedictorian, GPA: A
Los Angeles Valley College 2010 — 2010
Associates Degree, Management and Journalism, GPA 3.8
ATI Ladish March 2014 - Present
ATI Ladish July 2012 - March 2014
· Ames Laboratory May 2010 - July 2012
Sauer-Danfoss November 2008 - August 2010
· Lindsay Auto Parts, Inc January 2004 - June 2007
Skills
SEM, Oxidation, Metallurgy, Failure Analysis, Powder Metallurgy, Ceramics, Thermodynamics, Engineering, Scanning Electron..., Alloys, Ceramic, Metallography, Optical Microscopy, Matlab, Design of Experiments, Materials Science, Mechanical Testing, Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Materials, Heat Treatment, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Characterization
Education
Iowa State University 2010 — 2012
MS, Materials Science and Engineering
Iowa State University 2007 — 2011
BS, Materials Science and Engineering
Brunel University London 2008 — 2008
Self Employed / Free Agent / Contractor March 2004 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss February 2011 - September 2012
John Deere June 2004 - July 2008
John Deere Agricultural Equipment Division July 2002 - March 2004
John Deere July 1999 - July 2002
John Deere February 1963 - July 1999
Skills
Business Analysis, Program Management, Business Process, Project Management, Integration, Requirements Gathering, Team builder, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Consulting, Supplier Development, Management Consulting, Supply Management, Change Management, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Management, SAP, Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Materials Management, Business Strategy, 5S, Outsourcing, Supplier Evaluation, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Operational Excellence, Team Management, Supply Chain..., Recruiting, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain Consulting, Supplier Negotiation, Sourcing, Negotiation, Kaizen
Education
Drake University 1965 — 1971
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Grandview College 1964 — 1965
Associate's degree, Marketing
Iowa State University 1963 — 1964
Business Administration and Management, General
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Pearson August 2007 - October 2014
Marsh June 2007 - August 2007
Sauer-Danfoss January 2003 - June 2007
Applera Corporation 2000 - 2002
Gap Inc. October 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Product Management, Management, IT Strategy, Strategy, FINRA, Series 7, Process Improvement, Leadership, Change Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Requirements Analysis, Enterprise Software, Strategic Planning, Vendor Management, Business Development, Business Analysis, Program Management, Software Project..., Business Process..., Strategic Partnerships, Integration, Salesforce.com, Agile Project Management, Content Management, Negotiation, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Analysis, Finance, Technical Support, Customer Service, Cost Benefit, Systems Analysis, Intranet, Software Development
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2008 — 2010
MBA
University of Iowa 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (MA)
University of California, Berkeley 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Danfoss Power Solutions May 2014 - Present
Danfoss Power Solutions Ind.Com. Eletrohidraulica Ltda. - Valmova June 2010 - May 2014
Sauer-Danfoss January 2008 - June 2010
Fras-le 2005 - 2008
Inova Automação Ltda 2003 - 2005
Skills
Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, FMEA, PDCA, APQP, PPAP, ISO, MRP, Lean Transformation, Manufacturing..., SAP Production Planning, Experienced Change Agent, Fabricação enxuta
Education
Fundação Getulio Vargas / FGV 2011 — 2013
MBA em Gestão Empresarial
Universidade de Caxias do Sul 2001 — 2010
Engenharia de Produção
Self employed April 2009 - Present
Acme Companies March 1997 - April 2009
Sauer-Danfoss February 1986 - June 1994
Braun Paint Company January 1978 - January 1985
Skills
Administration, Drawing, CAD, Excel, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Word, Windows, Customer Relations, Process Improvement, Documentation, Software Documentation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Training, Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Management, Product Development, Project Management, Project Planning, Team Building, Program Management, Budgets, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Sales
Education
College of DuPage 1993 — 1995
AAS, Architectural Drafting & Design
CompuCom June 2013 - September 2015
CompuCom March 2012 - February 2013
DeVry University March 2009 - February 2012
Sauer-Danfoss 2004 - 2009
Cook Construction June 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Windows 7, Network Administration, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Network Security, System Administration, DNS, DHCP, Cisco Technologies, TCP/IP, Microsoft Exchange, Hardware, Switches, Linux, Networking, Servers, VPN, Routers, Firewalls, Software Installation, Technical Support, Computer Repair, Microsoft Office
Education
DeVry University-Missouri 2009 — 2013
Associate of Applied Science in Network Systems Administration, Network Systems Administration
Newell Rubbermaid August 2015 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid April 2014 - July 2015
Carrier Corporation December 2012 - April 2014
Comatrol [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] March 2012 - December 2012
Comatrol [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] September 2010 - March 2012
Schneider Electric July 2008 - March 2010
Schneider Electric July 2009 - December 2009
Schneider Electric January 2009 - June 2009
Schneider Electric July 2008 - December 2008
Sauer-Danfoss January 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Inventory Management, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, ISO, Production Planning, Change Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Performance, Continuous Improvement, Aluminum Alloys, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, SAP, Operations Management, Kanban, JIT, Supply Chain Management, Value Stream Mapping, MRP, Kaizen, Logistics, Supplier Development, PPAP, Forecasting, SAP R/3, Supply Management, Supply Chain..., Low Cost Country..., Warehousing
Education
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 2003 — 2008
BS, Marketing
Comatrol [Member of The Danfoss Group] January 2010 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss August 2007 - December 2009
Sauer-Danfoss April 2004 - July 2007
Bosch Rexroth December 1999 - July 2001
General Fasteners Company February 1997 - December 1999
AFCO (Associated Fuel Pump Systems Corp, joint-venture with Robert Bosch Corp) February 1995 - February 1997
Skills
Lean Business Strategy..., SAP R/3, SAP BW, Kaizen, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Production Planning, MRP, Inventory Management, Logistics, FMEA, Forecasting, Kanban, SAP ERP
Education
Southern Wesleyan University 1988 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services
Lander University 1982 — 1983
Anderson University (SC) 1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Comatrol [Member of the Danfoss Group] October 2011 - Present
Comatrol [Member of the Danfoss Group] November 2009 - October 2011
Sauer-Danfoss May 2007 - November 2009
Cooper Wiring Devices April 2005 - February 2007
Cooper Wiring Devices January 2004 - April 2005
Cooper Wiring Devices August 2001 - January 2004
Cooper Tools June 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing..., SAP, SAP BW, Kaizen, Engineering, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Process Improvement, Procurement, Six Sigma, Supply Chain
Education
Clemson University 1995 — 2000
BS, Industrial Engineering
State Farm February 2015 - Present
First Quality Tissue, SE January 2013 - February 2015
Enterprise Holdings Inc. November 2011 - January 2013
Sauer-Danfoss July 2010 - January 2011
Sauer-Danfoss May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Logistics, SAP, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Auditing, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Leadership, Management, Supply Chain
Education
Clemson University - College of Business and Behavioral Science 2008 — 2011
Business Management
Class of 2011
B.S, Business Management
City of Bozeman December 2012 - Present
Moonlight Basin October 2012 - December 2012
Moonlight Basin September 2011 - October 2012
Lifetouch March 2010 - September 2011
Lifetouch National School Studios 2008 - April 2010
Sauer-Danfoss 2002 - 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, HRIS, Employee Training, Performance Management, Organizational..., Management, Employee Benefits, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Leadership Development, Organizational...
Education
Northwestern College 2010 — 2012
M.A., Organizational Leadership
Buena Vista University
Management - Human Resources
Northwestern College 1996 — 2002
BA, Music
Bosch Rexroth January 2013 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss January 2005 - January 2013
Sauer-Danfoss April 1994 - December 2004
Intermountain Industrial January 1987 - March 1994
Skills
Dale Carnegie..., Coaching Skills training, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban,..., ISO quality system..., JCIT Demand Flow..., Lean Manufacturing, Coaching, Production Planning, Leadership, Management, Project Planning, Customer Service, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Training
Education
Furman University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Business Administration/Accounting
Danfoss Power Solutions October 2013 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss May 2013 - October 2013
Comatrol [Member of The Sauer-Danfoss Group] June 2010 - May 2013
Sauer-Danfoss 2006 - June 2010
Sauer-Danfoss (US) Company February 2006 - May 2010
Skills
Fluid Power, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Engineering, Hydraulic Systems, Valves, Pumps, Product Development, Machining, Continuous Improvement, Automation, Product Management, Mechanical Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Automotive, 5S, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Solidworks, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., ISO, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, SPC, PPAP, Engineering Management, Finite Element Analysis, Pro Engineer, Quality Management, DFMEA, GD&T, Product Design, Unigraphics, Components, Process Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, PLC, Machinery, Control Systems Design, Actuators, Motion Control, Data Acquisition, Motors, Electronics
Education
Clemson University 1981 — 1986
Lennox International January 2013 - Present
Deloitte January 2011 - December 2012
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc October 2006 - November 2010
Cadbury Schweppes October 2006 - March 2008
Sauer-Danfoss 2006 - 2006
Mannesmann DMV 2005 - 2006
e-ICON Online Services Pvt.Ltd 2003 - 2005
Skills
SAP, SAP R/3, SAP Implementation, Business Analysis, SAP SRM, Smartforms, SAP ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, ERP, Business Process, FICO
Education
Acharya Nagarjuna University 2000 — 2003
Master's, computer applications
Orbital ATK September 2013 - Present
Rio Tinto September 2007 - August 2013
Sauer-Danfoss 1990 - 2007
Sauer-Danfoss 2002 - 2003
General Motors 1988 - 1990
Skills
PDM, Document Management, Information Management, Documentum, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Process Optimization, Product Lifecycle..., AutoCAD, ERP, Management, Project Management, Business Process..., Leadership, Change Management, Manufacturing, SAP, Mining, Process Engineering, Engineering, Agile Methodologies, MS Project, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Procurement, Process Improvement, Integration, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Project Portfolio..., Business Process, IT Management, IT Strategy, Program Management, Project Planning, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Analysis, PMO, Requirements Analysis, SAP R/3, Software Project..., Vendor Management
Education
Iowa State University 1994 — 1999
Industrial Engineering
Brigham Young University 1985 — 1989
Design Engineering
City of Fort Collins August 2015 - Present
City of Ames Electric Services February 2013 - August 2015
City of Ames Electric Services May 2011 - January 2013
City of Ames Electric Services March 2009 - May 2011
Sauer-Danfoss February 2008 - March 2009
MidAmerican Energy 2006 - January 2008
MidAmerican Energy 2004 - 2006
MidAmerican Energy 2003 - 2004
John Deere May 2002 - August 2002
Pella Corporation January 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Engineering, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Power Plants, Microsoft Office, Word, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Planning, Budgeting, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, Maintenance & Repair, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Electric Power, Budgets, Maintenance Management, Steam, Manufacturing, Power Generation
Education
Iowa State University 2011 — 2015
working towards M.S.M.E, Clean Energy Technology
Iowa State University 1998 — 2002
B.S.M.E, Manufacturing, Product Design, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics
Boğaziçi Üniversitesi / Bogazici University 2001 — 2001
B.S.M.E., International Student Exchange
Sauer-Danfoss August 2008 - June 2010
Sauer-Danfoss April 2007 - August 2008
Sauer-Danfoss January 2005 - April 2007
Sauer-Danfoss February 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Training, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Payroll, Coaching, Performance Management, Organizational..., Recruiting, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, Logistics, Team Building, Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership, Project Management, Management, Contract Negotiation
Education
Baker University
2007 Associates of Arts, Business
Ottawa University
2010 Bachelor of Administration, Human Resources
Ottawa University
2010 Bachelor of Administration, Management
Self-employed September 2013 - Present
Kreg Tool Company May 2011 - September 2013
Sauer-Danfoss Company Lawrence USA 2008 - July 2010
Sauer-Danfoss October 2001 - July 2010
SOR 1991 - 2000
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Onboarding, HR Policies, Organizational..., Human Resources, Process Improvement, Management, SPHR, Safety, Leadership, Communication, Manuufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Coaching, Strategy, Change Management, Operations Management, Interviews, Training, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Benefits Administration, Performance Appraisal, Program Management, Compensation & Benefit, College Recruiting, Strategic HR, Organizational Design, Organizational..., Workforce Planning, FMLA, Applicant Tracking..., Temporary Placement, Career Development, HR Consulting, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Sourcing, MBTI, Culture Change, SAP HR
Education
Emporia State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Minor in Business Administration
NewLink Genetics August 2015 - Present
Danfoss Power Solutions September 2013 - May 2014
Sauer-Danfoss November 2004 - September 2013
Skills
General Ledger, Lotus Notes, Cost Accounting, Management, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Business Process..., SAP R/3, Variance Analysis, SAP, Budgets, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Finance, Accounting, Business Process, Account Reconciliation, Cash Flow, Forecasting, ERP, Auditing
Education
Bradley University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Finance
Tarleton State University August 2010 - Present
Ivy Tech Community College January 2007 - August 2010
Mori Seiki June 2006 - January 2007
DMG / Mori Seiki USA 2006 - 2007
Henman Engineering & Machine January 2005 - June 2006
Workhorse Custom Chassis September 2003 - January 2005
NSK January 2003 - September 2003
Sauer-Danfoss November 1999 - January 2003
ThyssenKrupp July 1997 - November 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Project Management, Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Training, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Product Development, CNC Programming, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Lean Manufacturing, Public Speaking, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Teaching, Leadership Development, Management
Education
University of Wyoming 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Ball State University 2003 — 2005
MA, Adult & Community Education
Purdue University 1995 — 1996
BS, Industrial Technology
Sogeti USA LLC November 2010 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss July 2007 - March 2011
Sauer-Danfoss July 2006 - June 2008
Sauer-Danfoss May 2005 - July 2006
Skills
IT Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, Process Optimization, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Portfolio Management, Project Portfolio..., Enterprise Content..., SharePoint, Microsoft Office..., SharePoint Designer, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Microsoft Technologies, ITIL, Governance, Consulting, Six Sigma, SDLC, IT Service Management, Leadership
Education
Buena Vista University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Management Information Systems
Danfoss Power Solutions December 2012 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss May 2004 - December 2012
Skills
Cost Accounting, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, SAP, General Ledger
Education
Central College 1994 — 1998
BA, Accounting
Sauer-Danfoss June 2002 - Present
Maytag Corporation 1981 - 2001
Skills
Fluid Power, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Product Management, Product Development, Process Improvement, Project Management, Manufacturing, Management, Marketing, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Sales Operations, Strategy, International Sales, Business Planning, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, B2B, Analysis, Market Research, Marketing Management, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, Sales, Team Building, International Business, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Product Launch, P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development
Education
Drake University 1982 — 1984
MBA, Business Administration / Marketing, Economics
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1976 — 1981
BS BA, Marketing
Del Monte Pet Foods March 2012 - Present
Del Monte Foods March 2010 - March 2012
Berry Plastics August 2009 - December 2009
Sauer-Danfoss July 2000 - February 2009
Taco Grande 1996 - 1999
McDonalds 1991 - 1994
Skills
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, 5S, Process Improvement, Kaizen, FMEA, Machining, PPAP, Value Stream Mapping, Management, ISO
Education
Johnson County Community College 2009 — 2009
Certification, Lean/ Six-Sigma Green Belt
Baker University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Business Management
New Horizons Computer Learning Center 2007 — 2007
Certification, Excel 2003- Levels 1 thru 3
New Horizons Computer Learning Center 2007 — 2007
Certification, PowerPoint-Levles 1 & 2
New Horizons Computer Learning Center 2007 — 2007
Certification, Microsoft Word 2003- Levels 1 thru 3
Sauer-Danfoss August 2006 - February 2009
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1989 — 1992
associate degree, Graphic and commercial Art
Discount Bike Supply inc. March 2009 - Present
SAMCAD 2010 - 2012
Sauer-Danfoss 2008 - 2009
Skills
New Business Development, Product Development, Start-ups, Microsoft Office, Hydraulics, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Email Marketing, Lead Generation
Education
Ankeny Highschool
Des Moines Area Community College
Hillshire Brands January 2012 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss 2011 - Present
Bemis Company, Inc. March 2010 - 2011
Alcan Packaging April 2005 - February 2010
Lennox 1999 - 2005
Hach Company May 1993 - August 1999
Blue M Electric Company 1989 - 1993
Skills
Accident Investigation, EHS, Behavior Based Safety, ISO 14001, Hazardous Waste..., HAZWOPER, Hazard Analysis, RCRA, Safety Leadership, Hazardous Materials, Pollution Prevention, Safety Management, Environmental Compliance, Hearing Conservation, Safety Audits, Ergonomics, Occupational Health, CWA, Fire Safety, Environmental Management, Environmental..., Waste Management, Waste, Recycling, EMS, Stormwater Management, Compliance Audits, Permitting, First Aid, Emergency Management, Remediation, 5S, Phase I, Environmental, Workers Compensation, Inspection, Investigation, Chemicals, Asbestos, Environmental Auditing, EPA, Environmental Awareness, Hazardous Materials..., Safety Management..., Workplace Safety
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 1982 — 1985
MBA, Human Resources
Eastern Illinois University 1977 — 1981
BS, Chemistry
Wetzel Engineering, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Peterson Manufacturing Co April 2011 - November 2011
Sauer-Danfoss 2007 - 2009
Manpower October 2006 - October 2007
Fundamental Technologies, LLC May 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Unigraphics, Modeling, CAD, Solidworks, Product Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Visual Basic, Design for Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Legal Writing, AutoCAD, GD&T, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Lightning Protection, NX Unigraphics, Matlab, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Baker University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor, Math, Physics
Sauer-Danfoss October 1972 - February 2009
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Sauer-Danfoss June 2011 - Present
Electrolux Major Appliances January 2007 - June 2011
Skills
Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Product Marketing, Product Management, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Pricing, Marketing, Brand Management, Hair Cutting, P&L Management, Common Sense, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Consumer Products
Education
Drake University 2003 — 2006
BSBA, Management, Marketing
Danfoss Power Solutions July 2010 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss 2004 - 2010
Sauer-Danfoss 2002 - 2004
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Hydraulics, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Engineering, Product Management, Process Improvement, International Sales, Project Management, Automation, FMEA, New Business Development, Strategy, Mechanical Engineering, Change Management, Business Strategy, Supply Chain
Education
Briar Cliff University
Iowa State University
Sauer-Danfoss November 1988 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss November 1987 - Present
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2001 — 2003
2 yr.
Patterson Dental September 2013 - Present
Target September 2011 - August 2013
BDH & Young August 2010 - May 2011
HomeServices of America September 2007 - August 2010
Sauer-Danfoss August 2002 - September 2007
Spherion February 2000 - August 2002
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
BS, Interior Design
Buena Vista University 1996 — 2000
B.A., Management/Entrepreneurship
Sauer-Danfoss 1987 - Present
Skills
Hydraulic Systems, Hydraulics, Product Development, Fluid Power, Valves, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Pumps, Motion Control, Control Systems Design, Continuous Improvement, Solidworks, Pneumatics, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Instrumentation, Motors, Machining, Root Cause Analysis, Mechatronics, International Sales, Manufacturing..., Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, Automotive, Product Design, Value Stream Mapping, PPAP, Kaizen, Electricians, DFMEA, Electronics, Value Selling, 5S, Six Sigma
Education
Brunel University London 1975 — 1979
Bsc, Mechanical Engineering
Engineered Controls International April 2015 - Present
Engineered Controls International September 2014 - April 2015
Henniges Automotive July 2013 - August 2014
Techtronics Industries August 2010 - April 2013
Sauer-Danfoss September 2006 - August 2010
Douglas Battery 2000 - September 2006
Fed Ex Supply Chain Services 1996 - 2000
Sara Lee Corporation 1991 - 1997
Skills
Logistics, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Warehousing, MRP, Inventory Control, SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Excel, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Procurement, Planning, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Production Planning, Team Building, Materials Management, Team Leadership, Analysis, Outlook, Global Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Management, Project Planning, Six Sigma, Negotiation, Program Management, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing, Supply Management, Automotive, Supplier Development, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning, Kaizen, Kanban, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Warehouse Management, Materials
Education
APICS 2000 — 2002
CPIM Certification
Appalachian State University 1992 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Appalachian State University 1987 — 1991
BSBA, Business Management
The Timken Company June 2013 - Present
Michelin June 2010 - June 2013
Sauer-Danfoss October 2008 - June 2010
Praxair July 2005 - October 2008
Praxair June 2004 - July 2005
Praxair July 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Analysis, Budgets, Lean Manufacturing, Procurement, Financial Analysis, SAP, 5S
Education
Canisius College
Masters of Business Administration – Richard J. Wehle School of Business, Graduate Business Program, Finance & IT
SUNY at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Finance
Stavanger Friends Church April 2006 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss June 1999 - June 2006
Skills
Preaching, Pastoral Care, Discipleship, Theology, Biblical Studies, Pastoral Counseling
Education
Marshalltown Community College 1986 — 1987
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science
Central Bible College 1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bible, Biblical languages
Cummins Inc. August 2012 - February 2015
John Deere September 2009 - August 2012
General Motors January 2008 - September 2009
Sauer-Danfoss May 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Reliability Engineering, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Supplier Quality, DFMEA, Reliability, Warranty, TS16949, SPC, Six Sigma, Quality System, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Iso 9000, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, Data Analysis, Product Quality, ISO/TS 16949, Project Planning, GD&T, Manufacturing..., ISO, TQM, Continuous Improvement, Minitab, Value Stream Mapping, MSA, Kaizen, Automotive, Engineering, 5S, Quality Control, Product Development, Quality Auditing
Education
Cusrow Wadia Institute Of Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Pyrotek Inc. October 2013 - Present
TI Automtotive May 2012 - February 2013
Sauer-Danfoss 2008 - 2010
TI Automotive 2005 - 2008
Vitec LLC 2001 - 2005
Kautex Textron March 1998 - February 2001
Inergy Automotive Systems October 1994 - March 1998
Skills
ABB Robotics Programming, Siemens S5 & S7..., AutoCAD, PPAP, SPC, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, TS16949, Robotics, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Automotive, Plastics, Supplier Quality, Six Sigma, DMAIC, TPM, DFMEA, Machine Tools, GD&T, Industrial Engineering, ISO, Quality System, Design for Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Injection Molding, Process Engineering, Machining
Education
Clemson University 2010 — 2011
Masters of Business Administration, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Arts, Business
Sheridan College 1991 — 1994
Mechanical Engineering, Desgin and Drafting
United States Air Force August 2014 - Present
Holloman High Speed Test Track September 2012 - September 2014
Ag Leader Tech July 2012 - September 2012
Sauer-Danfoss May 2011 - December 2011
Per Mar Security Services June 2010 - May 2011
Iowa State University September 2007 - May 2010
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Technical Writing, Visual Basic, R&D, Team Building, Customer Relations, Change Management, Financial Analysis, Matlab, Solidworks, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Leadership Development, Autodesk Inventor, French, APICS, ANSYS, Microsoft Excel, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Military, Statics, Mechanics of Materials, Ideas NX, Reinforced Concrete..., Acquisitions, Inventor, SolidWorks
Education
Arizona State University 2014 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business and Management of Technology
Iowa State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University
Pella Corporation September 2015 - Present
Pella Windows and Doors 2008 - September 2015
Pella Corporation 2005 - 2008
Sauer-Danfoss 2005 - 2005
Sauer-Danfoss 2003 - 2005
Illinois Valley Community College 2000 - 2004
Sauer-Danfoss 2002 - 2003
Sauer-Danfoss 2001 - 2002
Sauer-Danfoss 1997 - 2001
GE 1995 - 1997
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, DMAIC, Minitab, Project Management, Six Sigma, Business Process..., Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Kanban, SPC, Toyota Production System, 5S, Process Improvement, Kaizen
Education
Western Illinois University 2012 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Engineering Technology Leadership
Eastern Illinois University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Engineering Technology
Lake Land College 1989 — 1991
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
WABCO October 2000 - Present
WABCO Vehicle Control Systems 2000 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss November 2006 - June 2008
Carbone of America September 1998 - October 2000
Skills
Stamping, Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, Automotive, PDCA, Team Leadership, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance..., Quality Management, Supplier Development, Process Improvement, Poka Yoke, Kanban, DMAIC, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Supply Management, TPM, 5S, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control, TS16949, APQP, Quality Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Quality, Quality System, PPAP, MRP
Education
American InterContinental University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Operations Management and Supervision
Merz Aesthetics Inc. November 2005 - Present
BWAY Corporation May 2003 - November 2005
Sauer Danfoss May 1996 - August 2001
Skills
ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, Production Planning, Purchasing, Supplier Quality..., Supplier Evaluation, Quality System, Internal Audit, Kanban, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Forecasting, Manufacturing, SAP Implementation, SAP ERP
Education
Gateway Technical College 1994 — 1996
associate, Materials
Iowa National Guard August 2007 - Present
Iowa National Guard December 2009 - September 2010
Sauer-Danfoss November 2003 - June 2008
Denver Savings Bank August 2001 - August 2002
Education
Cochise College 2009 — 2009
Tactical UAV Systems Electronics Maintenance Specialist, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Danfoss October 2013 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss March 2007 - October 2013
Skills
Manufacturing, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Failure Analysis, Machining, Welding, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Colorado School of Trades 2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Gunsmithing
Kirkwood Community College 2002 — 2004
Associate's degree, CNC machine technologies
Sauer-Danfoss April 2011 - Present
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2006 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Hawkeye Community College 1996 — 1998
Sauer-Danfoss 2009 - February 2011
Skills
Heating, Heat Pumps, Air Conditioning, Carpentry, Forklift Operator, CDL
Education
Midwest Technical Institute-Moline IL. 2011 — 2012
HVAC/MAR, HVAC/MAR
Eastern Iowa Community College District 2002 — 2003
Drafting,CAD
Mars 2013 - Present
Mars 2013 - Present
Bimbo Bakeries USA June 2011 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss November 2003 - August 2011
CR Bard August 1990 - July 2003
Skills
Machining, Mechanics, Hydraulics, WELDING, Electricity, Plumbing
Education
Flint Hills Technical College 1976 — 1977
CERTIFICATE, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Barilla Group October 2001 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss March 1995 - October 2001
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 1988 — 1989
Real Estate Sales Certificate, Real Estate Sales
Hawk Technology March 2013 - Present
Volt Workforce Solutions (for John Deere Des Moines Works) January 2012 - February 2013
Sauer-Danfoss November 2010 - September 2011
Proplanner May 2010 - June 2010
Skills
CAD Design and Detailing, Logo Design
Education
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.5
Bastian Solutions February 2015 - Present
Keihin North America, Inc March 2013 - February 2015
Keihin North America, Inc February 2011 - March 2013
NTN Bearing Corporation October 2005 - February 2011
Sauer-Danfoss May 2000 - October 2005
Skills
Okuma, Makino, Enshu,..., Fanuc Robot Programming, Motoman Robot..., AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor, CMM Programming, Project Management, Process Improvement, Production Process..., Continuous Improvement, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Cost Reduction..., Inventor, Manufacturing..., Automotive, Product Development, CMM, Machine Tools, Manufacturing
Education
Ball State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Technology
Midwest Rubber Service & Supply Company January 2012 - Present
Midwest Rubber Service & Supply Company November 2006 - January 2012
Minneapolis April 2003 - November 2006
Sauer-Danfoss December 1997 - April 2003
Skills
Material Bonding, Gaskets, Rollers, Surface Grinding, Chain & Flight..., Auto Slitting, Pad Printing, Maintenance & Repair, Die Cutting, Processes Development
Education
Dunwoody College of Technology 1994 — 1996
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1989 — 1991
General Studies
Danfoss November 2012 - Present
Sauer-Danfoss April 2012 - November 2012
Sauer-Danfoss February 2011 - April 2012
Skills
pretreatment and coating, Process Control, Process Improvement, Quality Auditing, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Process Safety, Industrial Safety, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanics, Electricity, Sensors, Conveyors, Paint, Robotics, Fluid Power, Gearboxes
Education
Des Moines Area Community College 2008 — 2010
Building Construction Technology
Colo-Nesco High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma, General