Serta Company
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DescriptionSerta is an American company based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois that specializes in developing and manufacturing mattresses. Customer service: 1 (888) 557-3782 Headquarters: Hoffman Estates, IL CEO: Gary T. Fazio (Oct 2013–) Founder: 13 mattress manufacturers Founded: 1931 Parent organization: Serta Simmons Bedding, LLCPopular productsMattress Pads Dog Beds Blankets Mattresses Sofas (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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Serta Employees
The CurrentHub 2014 - Present
Alliance Flooring 2010 - 2013
Jackson's Unfinished Furniture 1999 - 2009
Serta 1997 - 1999
Simmons Co. 1993 - 1997
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. 1980 - 1993
Skills
Product Development, Negotiation, Merchandising, Solution Selling, Sales, Sales Management, Training, Problem Solving, P&L Responsibility, Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Account Management, CRM, Retail, Team Building, Sales Operations, Selling, B2B, Management, Marketing, Pricing, Budgets, Direct Sales, Operations Management, P, Strategy, P&L Management
Education
Miami University
B.S. Business, Marketing
Pollard Banknote Ltd. October 2000 - Present
Serta November 2007 - February 2009
Education
Olivet College 1988 — 1989
Information Technology/Business Administration
Dundee High School 1980 — 1988
Diploma, College Prep, Graduated
Serta September 2013 - Present
CA Rose Associates December 2011 - August 2013
Stibler Associates January 1997 - January 2009
Skills
Hospitality Projects, Design Specifications, Interior Design, Sales, Space Planning
Education
Mount Ida College 1998 — 2002
B.S., Interior Design
Mount Ida College 1987 — 1989
A.S., Interior Design
YMCA May 2015 - Present
Serta June 2010 - 2015
Ann Taylor May 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Graphic Design, Photography, Graphics, Marketing, Newsletters, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Logo Design, Brochures, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Retail, Customer Service, Branding & Identity, Typography, Art Direction, Non-profit Marketing, Project Management, Retail Marketing, Photoshoot Styling, Powerpoint, Point of Purchase, Large Scale Graphics, CPR Certified
Education
Illinois State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Purdue University 2005 — 2006
Visual Art Photography
Serta May 2014 - Present
Mattress Firm January 2014 - June 2014
Mattress Firm January 2013 - January 2014
Mattress Firm January 2011 - January 2013
The Bon Ton Stores Inc. January 2010 - January 2011
Kohls March 2007 - January 2010
Skills
Big Box, Store Management, Merchandising, Associate Development, Visual Merchandising, Shrinkage, Retail, Driving Results, Store Operations, Assortment, Multi-Unit Management, Planograms, New Store Openings, District Management, Sales, CPFR, Leadership, Profit, Forecasting, Retail Sales, Inventory Control, Management, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Team Building
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Adminstration
University of Dubuque 2005 — 2008
Bachelors, Business Administration
DataMax System Solutions July 2015 - Present
Serta January 2012 - July 2015
Serta May 2002 - December 2011
Vivendi Universal (formerily Joseph E. Seagram & Sons) May 1996 - May 2002
Beverage Canners International March 1995 - February 1996
MonierLifetile August 1993 - March 1995
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, Mergers & Acquisitions, Month End Close, ADP Payroll, Inventory Management, System Testing, JD Edwards, Carve-outs, Sales Process, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Management, Customer Service, Consolidated Financial..., Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Management
Education
Nova Southeastern University 1997 — 1999
Masters, Business Administration
Bryant University 1988 — 1992
BS, Finance
Serta June 2014 - Present
Sleep City July 2011 - May 2014
Sleep City November 2006 - July 2011
Sleep City November 2003 - November 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Skills Training, Closing Skills, Selling, Economics, Buying, Retail, Merchandising, Negotiation, Hiring, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Coaching, Business Planning, Inventory Management, Problem Solving, Purchasing, Customer Relations, New Business Development, Microsoft Office, Promotions, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Consultative Selling, Budgeting, Sales Process, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Solution Selling, Advertising, Excel, P&L Management, Team Management, Competitive Analysis, Mentoring, Social Media, Online Marketing, Pricing, District Management, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Leadership, Online Advertising, B2B, Key Account Management
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 2000 — 2003
Business, B.S. Marketing, Economics
Serta February 2013 - Present
Heritage - Crystal Clean October 2011 - January 2013
DeVry Inc. February 2010 - October 2011
Pinsters Bowl & Bar June 2009 - February 2010
Augustana College September 2007 - May 2009
Target June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Student Financial Aid, Data Analysis, Enrollment Management, Microsoft Word, Higher Education, Social Media Marketing, Research, Social Media, Social Networking, Student Affairs, Non-profits, Process Improvement, Sales, Account Management, Spanish, Time Management, Coaching, Management, Training
Education
Augustana College 2005 — 2009
BA, Business Administration - Marketing & Management
Serta International November 2009 - Present
Serta April 2003 - November 2009
Lipson, Alport, Glass and Associates LAGA 2002 - 2002
Skills
Merchandising, Advertising, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Marketing, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Sales, Management, Sales Operations, Art Direction, Market Planning, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Sales Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Creative Direction, P&L Management, Product Marketing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1998 — 2002
GCMS High School 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma, General
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC November 2014 - Present
Serta August 2013 - November 2014
City of North Little Rock February 2011 - May 2012
US Army June 2006 - May 2010
Smurfit-Stone August 1998 - May 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Recruiting, Analysis, Succession Planning, Interviews, Management, Policy, Payroll, New Hire Orientations, Training, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Onboarding, Labor Relations, Leadership, EEO, Employee Relations
Education
Webster University 2009 — 2010
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Arkansas State University 2001 — 2006
BS, Human Resource Management
Inscape Inc November 2009 - Present
Inscape November 2008 - Present
Inscape Inc November 2008 - November 2009
Cousins Currie September 2004 - April 2008
Cousins Currie September 2004 - April 2008
Serta January 2004 - September 2004
Steelcase October 2000 - January 2004
Steelcase Canada March 1993 - January 2004
Steelcase March 1987 - January 2004
Steelcase April 2000 - October 2000
Skills
Exceptional People..., Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Collective Bargaining, Quality Improvement, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Team Building, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Furniture, Sales, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Leadership, Manufacturing, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Six Sigma, Marketing, Customer Service
Education
Schulich School of Business/York University 2015 — 2015
Strategic Management
Canadian Institute of management 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
CIM Principles of Marketing
CIM; CIM, Business Communication; CIM Management Accounting; Business Law
Centennial College
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Bussiness
Self May 2007 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives October 2014 - February 2015
Lou Correa for Orange County Supervisor November 2014 - January 2015
Los Angeles Pierce College January 2013 - May 2014
Tony's Darts Away May 2010 - January 2011
Serta October 2009 - November 2010
Intralink Film March 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Social Media, Web Development, Online Advertising, Product Management, Management, Social Networking, Sales, Project Management, Team Building, Blogging, Teaching
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2014 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government, 4.0
Los Angeles Pierce College 2007 — 2013
Transfer
Serta Mattress Company May 1998 - Present
Serta August 1996 - May 1998
Crawford & Associates 1993 - August 1996
The Hamilton-Ryker Company - An Employee Owned Company 1992 - 1993
Skills
Sales Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Hotels, Account Management, Sales Operations, Team Building, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Marketing, Customer Service, Forecasting, Purchasing, Budgets, Inventory Management, Hospitality Management, Management, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Mississippi State University
Bachelor's Degree, Finance and Marketing
Serta January 2015 - Present
Serta October 2012 - December 2014
Serta December 2005 - October 2012
The Home Depot 2001 - 2005
Skills
Merchandising, Key Account Development, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Territory Development, Creating Floor Plan, Advertising Planning, National Account..., Retail Account..., Account Management, Sales Presentations, Selling, Sales Operations, Retail, Sales, Profit, Manufacturing, Budgets, Product Development, Advertising, Management
Education
Indiana University Kokomo 2007 — 2009
MBA, Marketing
Cedarville University 2002 — 2006
BA, Marketing
Big North Conference November 2014 - Present
NJSIAA May 2014 - Present
Northeast Track and Field Officials (NJ) 2007 - Present
Hackensack Public Schools September 2005 - Present
The Princeton Review August 2007 - December 2009
Thomasville Home Furnishings September 2003 - March 2005
Ted Russell Ford 2002 - 2003
MacMannes 2002 - 2002
Serta 1998 - 2001
NJ Cards 1997 - 1997
Skills
Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Differentiated..., Curriculum Mapping, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, K-12, Teaching, Classroom, Educational Technology, Public Speaking, Educational Leadership, Instructional Design, Teacher Training, Tutoring, Instructional Technology
Education
Seton Hall University 2010 — 2012
Ed.S., Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2007
MA, Secondary Education
Thomas Edison State College 1998 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, History
Hackensack High School 1989 — 1993
HS Diploma
Serta March 2013 - Present
Falcon Sales and Marketing May 2011 - February 2013
Dyson April 2010 - May 2011
Seattle Electronics 2005 - 2008
Skills
Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Retail, Training, Key Account Management, Account Management, New Business Development, Key Account Development, Forecasting, Product Development, Direct Sales, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Selling, Sales Process, B2B, Sales Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Pricing
Education
Mt. Hood Community College
Business/Commerce, General
Portland Community College
Serta 2013 - Present
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Public Speaking, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Accounting, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Customer Service, Team Building, Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Bridgewater State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
CMI May 2015 - Present
Graebel Van Line November 2014 - April 2015
Digital Resistance Solutions April 2011 - December 2014
Holiday Companies November 2013 - November 2014
Pilot Flying J May 2009 - November 2013
Serta June 2004 - May 2009
Skills
Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Account Management
Education
Beloit College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Beloit Catholic
Southern Company October 2014 - Present
Serta February 2013 - October 2014
Alstom Grid February 2009 - February 2013
Anderson & Adkins, CPA January 2008 - February 2009
Oswald & Stulb 2005 - 2008
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Accounting, General Ledger, QuickBooks, Financial Statements, Sales Tax, Access, CPA, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Tax, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Bookkeeping, Journal Entries, IFRS, US GAAP, Financial Audits, Consolidation, Invoicing, Tax, Internal Audit, Managerial Finance, Finance, Cash Management, Strategic Financial..., Forecasting, Cash Flow, Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Budgets, Tax Preparation, PeopleSoft, Income Statement, Corporate Finance, Income Tax, Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Process Improvement, Leadership, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Accounts Payable, Management Accounting, Accounts Receivable, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax Accounting
Education
Georgia Regents University 2012 — 2015
MBA, Business Administration
Augusta State University 2002 — 2006
BBA, Accounting
Greenbrier High School 2002 — 2002
High School Diploma with distiction
Southern New Hampshire University May 2015 - Present
SK Textile May 2008 - Present
Aramark Uniform Services January 2007 - April 2008
Serta July 2002 - November 2006
Simmons Bedding Company July 1999 - July 2002
USMC July 1995 - July 1999
Skills
Warehousing, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Distribution Center..., Purchasing, Warehouse Management, Materials Management, Training, 3PL, 5S, Operational Excellence, P, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Team Building, Production Planning, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Transportation..., Forklift Operator, Payroll, Microsoft Office, Strategy, Human Resources, Lean Manufacturing, P&L Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Management, Sourcing, Negotiation, Team Leadership, Budgets, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Quality Management, Account Management
Education
Riverside City College 2005 — 2007
AS, Business Administration
Serta January 2008 - Present
Skills
Sales Operations, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Process Improvement, Sales Presentations, Manufacturing..., Project Management, Plant Layout, Product R&D, Lean Manufacturing
Education
South Carolina State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
Serta May 2012 - Present
Laser Experts January 2009 - January 2013
Wells Fargo, CMO January 2005 - May 2009
Wells Fargo, RETECHS January 2000 - January 2005
Skills
Process Improvement, Training, Logistic Support, Inventory Management, Team Building, Sales Operations, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Management, Forecasting, Accounts Receivable, Sales, Account Management, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Outlook, Retail, Customer Service, EDI, Social Media Marketing, Small Business Online..., Loan Documents, Commercial Mortgages
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2014 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.6 GPA
Le Cordon Bleu Chicago 2008 — 2010
Associate of Applied Science, Culinary, 3.6 GPA
Tempur Sealy International 2014 - Present
Serta December 2012 - June 2014
Mattress Firm - Mattress Giant January 2003 - December 2012
Skills
National Account..., Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, People Development, Salesforce Training, Sales, Retail, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Sales Presentations, Inventory Management, Retail Sales Analysis, Training, Key Account Management, Building Relationships, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Customer Service, Management
Education
Miami Dade College
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Serta July 2014 - Present
Avery Dennison June 2011 - July 2014
VA Medical, Buffalo, NY July 2010 - January 2011
Division of Buildings, City of Buffalo, NY September 2008 - September 2009
John Deere Equipment Private Limited April 2008 - July 2008
John Deere Equipment Private Limited August 2006 - March 2008
John Deere Equipment Private Limited August 2006 - June 2007
Asha Gems & Precious Stones April 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Minitab, Kaizen, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, MS Project, Problem Solving, Green Belt, SAP, Benchmarking, Microsoft Office, Product Management, SPC, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, TQM, Continuous Improvement, Kanban, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Cost Reduction, ISO, JIT, Visio, Arena, PPAP, Statistics, Process Engineering, TPM, Quality Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Pro/Engineer, Data Analysis, CAP, Black Belt, A3, Value Stream, Gage R&R, Pareto Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, SIPOC, VOC, Pro Engineer, Flexo, Quality Control, Voice of the Customer
Education
Baldwin-Wallace College 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University at Buffalo, State University of New York 2008 — 2011
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
University of Pune 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Hutchings High School 1990 — 2002
High School, Science
Doster Construction Company May 2011 - August 2014
Doster Construction Company September 2004 - April 2008
Serta December 2003 - June 2004
Lowe's Companies, Inc. May 1999 - October 2003
Southern LINC June 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Contract Management, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Construction, Microsoft Office, Process Scheduler, Construction Management, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Engineering, Change Orders, Microsoft Excel
Education
Jefferson State Community College 2000 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.), Building Science / Construction Managment
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1997 — 2000
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Hewitt Trussville High School 1994 — 1997
Thermo Fisher Scientific January 2001 - Present
Serta March 1998 - January 2001
Swarovski March 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Finance, Financial Analysis, ERP Implementations, ERP Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, SAP ERP, ERP MAPICS, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Revenue Recognition
Education
Providence College
BS Finance / Accounting
Adventist Health System May 2015 - July 2015
JBT AeroTech January 2014 - May 2015
Serta April 2011 - April 2012
PSS World Medical December 2005 - January 2011
Kenneth Crosby/Vistakon Site September 2004 - December 2005
AFL Telecommunications September 2002 - September 2004
Remedy Intelligent Staffing June 2000 - September 2002
Will/Staff Personnel March 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Strategy, Purchasing, Leadership, Management, Procurement, Training, Budgets, Sourcing, Project Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Analysis, Project Planning, Supply Chain Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Program Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, Recruiting, Human Resources
Education
Clemson University 1988 — 1996
BA, Education
Tappan Zee High School
Duravant May 2015 - Present
Serta Simmons Holding, LLC 2013 - 2015
Serta 2011 - 2013
Booz & Company 2006 - 2011
NSK Corporation 2005 - 2006
NSK Corporation 2002 - 2005
NSK 2001 - 2002
IZK, Japan 1996 - 2000
Skills
Acquisition Integration, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Strategy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Management Consulting, Telecommunications, Management, Consulting, Marketing, Business Transformation, Competitive Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
New Mexico State University
Master of Science (MS)
Serta September 2012 - Present
Overwatch Systems Tactical Operations September 2009 - September 2012
U.S. Army December 2008 - September 2009
U.S. Navy March 2008 - December 2008
General Dynamics Information Technology June 2004 - March 2008
U. S. Navy September 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Security, Intelligence, Active Directory, Network Security, Integration, Troubleshooting, Information Assurance, Information Security, VMware, Operating Systems, Computer Security, Windows, Security Clearance, Networking, DNS, DoD, CISSP, Windows Server, Vulnerability Assessment, Servers, System Administration, Microsoft Exchange, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Information Technology, Group Policy, Citrix, SCCM, Hyper-V
Education
Colorado Technical University 2010 — 2011
BSBA, Business with a focus in Information Technology
Quality Tech Services April 2010 - Present
Serta September 2006 - April 2010
Serta April 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Account Management, Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Selling Skills, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Key Account Management, Product Development, Product Launch, Marketing, Sales Presentations, Sales Force Development, Key Account Development, Project Management, Product Management, Business Development, Market Development, Disposables, Supply Chain, Start-ups, Team Building, Manufacturing, Retail, Operating Room, FDA, Capital Equipment, Selling, Product Marketing, Sales Process, Competitive Analysis, Surgical Instruments, Surgeons, Direct Sales, ISO 13485, Salesforce.com, Pricing, Market Planning
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies and Marketing
Serta Simmons Bedding April 2014 - Present
Serta July 2012 - April 2014
Bank of America October 2011 - June 2012
Southeast Missouri State University January 2010 - December 2011
Southeast Missouri State University January 2006 - December 2009
Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
PowerPoint, Access, Customer Service, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Retail, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Time Management
Education
Southeast Missouri State University 2010 — 2011
MBA, Accounting
Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business 2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Southeast Missouri State University 2005 — 2009
BSBA, Accounting, Music, Economics
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters June 2013 - Present
Serta January 2010 - June 2013
Mission foods June 2008 - May 2009
Panera bread October 2006 - June 2008
Mission Foods June 2002 - April 2006
Skills
Food Safety, Food, Food Industry, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Kaizen, Food Manufacturing, Training, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Quality Control, GMP
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2013 — 2015
None, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2006
None, Business Administration and Management, General
Protect-A-Bed October 2009 - Present
Protect-A-Bed 2007 - October 2009
Stainsafe 2005 - 2007
Serta 1995 - 2005
Sealy 1986 - 1995
MAY D&F 1984 - 1986
JORDAN MARSH, FLORIDA 1979 - 1984
Skills
Merchandising, Sales Management, Retail, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Negotiation, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Account Management, Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Business Planning, Brand Development, Key Account Management, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Pricing, Selling, B2B, New Business Development, Profit, Training, Sales Process, Forecasting, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Direct Sales, P&L Management, Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Cold Calling, Customer Satisfaction, Selling Skills, Market Planning, Leadership, P&L, Customer Retention, Contract Negotiation, Coaching, Wholesale, Lead Generation, Key Account Development, Budgets, CRM, Business Strategy
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Serta January 2015 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, Sales, Leadership, Training, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
Abilene Christian University
Lockhart High School
Macy's July 2014 - Present
Serta March 2013 - July 2014
Sleep Number by Select Comfort January 2013 - March 2013
Mattress Firm June 2011 - January 2013
Mattress To Go January 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Merchandising, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Profit, Sales Operations, Team Building
Education
Miami Dade College 2007 — 2013
Veolia Environmental Services North America Corp. February 2014 - Present
Fehr-Graham & Associates October 2012 - February 2014
Serta 2004 - 2005
Hawaiian Electric Company 2000 - 2003
John Deere 1997 - 1999
Menasha Corporation 1993 - 1997
Skills
Hazardous Waste..., Environmental Compliance, RCRA, EHS, HAZWOPER, EPA, Environmental Auditing, OSHA, DOT HazMat, Engineering
Education
Michigan Technological University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Ceridian Canada Ltd. October 2012 - Present
Serta June 2006 - October 2012
Emerson Clarke May 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Account Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Business Development, Business Intelligence, Human Capital, Payroll Services, Sales Process, Cold Calling, B2B, CRM, Sales Presentations, Building Relationships, Direct Sales, Lead Generation, Forecasting, New Business Development, Salesforce.com, Merchandising, Selling, Sales
Education
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology / NAIT 2000 — 2002
Photographic Technologies
Cushman & Wakefield July 2015 - Present
Harbor Group July 2011 - July 2015
Transwestern March 2009 - February 2010
Broadway Real Estate Services June 2007 - March 2009
Shorenstein Realty Services September 2005 - June 2007
Lincoln Property Company June 2001 - March 2005
Serta February 2000 - March 2001
Metropolitan Properties of Chicago, Inc. August 1997 - February 2000
Metropolitan Property Company 1997 - 1999
Metropolitan Property Company 1997 - 1999
Skills
Property Management, Real Estate, Customer Service, Budgeting, Excel, Tenant, Accounting, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Customer Relations, Budgets, Commercial Real Estate, Lease Administration, Property
Education
Elmhurst College 1993 — 1997
Fujifilm Graphic Systems Division August 2014 - Present
Amour by K April 2012 - Present
Insight Beverages Inc. 2012 - 2013
Serta March 2010 - August 2011
Serta November 2008 - March 2010
Serta May 2008 - November 2008
IMI Cornelius August 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Trade Shows, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Customer Relations, Merchandising, Retail, Account Management, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Excel, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office, P&L Management, Budgets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Management, Sales, Program Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Leadership, Training, Market Research, Product Development, Product Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Sales Management
Education
Benedictine University 2010 — 2011
MBA, International Business
Benedictine University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, International Business and Economics and Spanish
Mission Bon Accueil October 2014 - Present
Nova Steel Inc June 2014 - August 2014
Serta April 2013 - September 2013
Sobeys June 2011 - March 2013
Éditorial Libros y Libros (Colombie) August 2006 - March 2007
Ace Assurances (Colombie) January 2006 - March 2006
Villegas Éditores (Colombie) July 2005 - January 2006
Groupe Santillana (Colombie) August 2004 - February 2005
Éditorial Voluntad (Colombie) June 2003 - May 2004
Éditorial Voluntad (Colombie) May 2001 - May 2003
Skills
SAP, Outlook, PowerPoint, Lean Manufacturing, Excel, Word, Gestion des opérations, Gestion des opérations,..., 5S, Kaizen, Travail par cédule de..., SMED, Just in time, Kanban
Education
Université du Québec - Ecole de Technologie supérieure 2009 — 2010
2011, Génie de la Production automatisée
Université technologie de Bolivar 2001 — 2002
Diplôme universitaire de deuxième cycle, Marketing
Université technologie de Bolivar 1992 — 1999
Bacc., Génie industriel
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC November 2013 - Present
Serta March 2006 - November 2013
Life Fitness June 2002 - February 2006
Life Fitness June 1999 - July 2002
Life Fitness April 1998 - May 1999
Life Fitness February 1995 - March 1998
Life Fitness April 1990 - February 1995
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Program Management, Leadership, Project Management, Product Development, Manufacturing, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Management, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 1995 — 1999
MBA, Business
University of Iowa 1985 — 1989
BGS, Business
Serta February 2015 - Present
LeanCor Supply Chain Group January 2014 - January 2015
d.e. Foxx & Associates, Inc. February 2007 - January 2014
Skills
Leadership, HR Transformation, HR Management, Performance Metrics, Business Analytics, Lean Thinking, A3 Thinking, Lean Tools, Strategic Planning, Executive Reporting, Value Stream Mapping, Organizational..., Project Management, Benefits Negotiation, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Behavioral Interviewing, Business Strategy, Safety Management..., Compensation, Workers Compensation, Teamwork, Collaborative Problem..., EEO Investigations, Microsoft Project, HRIS, Performance Management, Budgeting, Behavior Based Safety, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Deferred Compensation, FMLA, Human Resources, Coaching, Policy, Management, Personnel Management, Program Management, Strategy, Team Building, Training, Employee Benefits, Legal Compliance
Education
University of Cincinnati 2006 — 2008
MA, Labor and Employee Relations
Indiana Wesleyan University 2004 — 2006
BS, Management
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1998 — 2000
Management
Princeton High
Ford Motor Company March 2015 - Present
Wayne State University August 2013 - Present
Serta November 2014 - March 2015
Ford Motor Company January 2013 - April 2013
Fleetguard Filters Pvt. Ltd. June 2012 - June 2012
Ashok Leyland February 2012 - February 2012
Skills
Minitab, QM for windows, Excel solver, Photoshop, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Matlab, Hypermesh, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Product Development, Six Sigma, SolidWorks, Microsoft Excel, 5S
Education
Wayne State University 2013 — 2015
Masters, Industrial Engineering
Anna University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Beechwood High School 2007 - August 2015
SERTA August 1996 - July 2002
BERKLINE CORPORATION June 1991 - August 1996
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Account Management, Marketing, Coaching, Budgets, Team Building, Customer Service
Education
NKU, WKU, and FIU 2003 — 2004
Masters of Art in Teaching, Business Education and Marketing
Western Kentucky University 1986 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing
Florida International University 1984 — 1986
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
New England Real Estate Photography March 2015 - Present
Serta January 2013 - Present
Tempur Sealy International February 2009 - December 2012
Golds Gym December 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Retail, Sales Management, Account Management, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Merchandising, New Business Development, Direct Sales, Key Account Development, Cold Calling, Sales Process, B2B, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Selling Skills, Customer Service, Negotiation, Sales Rep Training
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2007 — 2010
Master's degree, Sports Administration
Lyndon State College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sports manangement
College of Lake County June 2015 - Present
College of Lake County November 2014 - June 2015
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC July 2011 - September 2014
Serta International December 2007 - July 2011
Serta July 1997 - December 2007
Amplexus January 1988 - June 1997
Columbus Marin Savings & Loan September 1983 - December 1987
Skills
Forecasting, SDLC, Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Business Analysis, Account Management, IT Management, Retail, Business Process..., Sales Management, P&L Management, Sales, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, Strategy, Leadership, ERP, Information Technology, Enterprise Software
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Eastern Illinois University 1978 — 1982
BS, Administrative Office Management
Serta March 2014 - Present
Serta December 2009 - February 2014
Verlo Mattress Factory Stores LLC March 2007 - November 2009
Innovative Mattress Solutions 2004 - 2005
Verlo Mattress Factory Stores 2000 - 2004
Mattress Outlet, Inc 1996 - 2000
Heilig Meyers Furniture Company 1987 - 1996
Skills
Positioning, Inventory, Retail, Merchandising, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Sales, New Business Development, Team Building, Brand Management, Account Management, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Business Strategy, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Strategy, Business Planning, Key Account Development, Leadership, Selling, Advertising, Product Development, P&L Management, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, P&L, Pricing
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1987 — 1989
Business
Packaging Corporation of America January 2014 - Present
Serta December 2011 - January 2014
G.S. Cooper & Associates, Inc 2004 - December 2013
Terry Animal Hospital September 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Account Management, Merchandising, New Business Development, Retail, Sales Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Sales, Sales Operations, Business Development, Marketing, Operations Management, Leadership, Negotiation, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Management, Brand Development, Social Media, Sales Presentations, Business Planning, Training, Forecasting, Budgets, Advertising, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Recruiting
Education
Northwestern University 2007 — 2009
BA, Psychology/Economics
Oakton Community College 2004 — 2007
AA, 4.0
Elgin Community College 2005 — 2005
Sagent Pharmaceuticals July 2015 - Present
Little Lady Foods 2014 - July 2015
Serta 2014 - 2014
NOW Foods 2005 - 2013
SIRVA Relocation 2003 - 2005
Bowne Business Solutions 2001 - 2003
Kinsey & Kinsey/Palladium Consulting 1994 - 2001
Skills
Team Building, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Performance Management, Talent Management, Human Resources, Organizational..., Coaching, Strategic Human..., Process Improvement, New Hire Orientations, Leadership, Strategy, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Payroll, HR Policies, Training, Personnel Management, Applicant Tracking..., Budgets, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, PeopleSoft, Employee Training, Sourcing, Leadership Development, Career Development, Temporary Placement, Organizational Design, Internet Recruiting, Workers Compensation, Benefits Negotiation, Organizational..., Employer Branding, Resume Writing, Conflict Resolution, Compensation & Benefit, Technical Recruiting, HR Consulting, Strategic HR, Staffing Services, Screening Resumes, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
National-Louis University 1999 — 2001
MBA
DePaul University 2011 — 2011
Professional Certification, Organizational Development
National Louis University 1997 — 1999
BA, Business Management
College of DuPage
AAS, Computer Science
Serta April 2015 - Present
Community Health Systems August 2014 - March 2015
Community Health Systems January 2014 - August 2014
Cedar crest March 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Invoicing
Education
Concordia University-Wisconsin 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
Blackhawk Technical College 2009 — 2012
Associate's degree, Accounting
PureEdge Lighting July 2014 - Present
Serta March 2011 - Present
AmTrav Corporate Travel 2013 - January 2015
TrainingU247 April 2011 - 2013
Cogsdill Enterprises, Inc February 2005 - April 2009
Innovative Hunting Solutions February 2006 - March 2009
Cogsdill Enterprises, Inc.: Walled Lake, MI May 2005 - March 2009
Skills
Flash, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, CSS, Graphic Design, Photoshop, HTML, Flash Animation, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Web Design, HTML 5, Advertising, Typography, ActionScript, HTML5, Facebook, Layout, Photography, Interaction Design
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Web Design and Interactive Media
The Art Institute of Michigan 2008 — 2009
Bachelors, Web Design and Interactive Media
Oakland Community College 2004 — 2008
Associates, Graphic Design
Sleep Innovations May 2008 - September 2014
UDS Consulting April 2005 - May 2008
Spring Air Partners North America, Inc. January 2003 - March 2005
Serta 1998 - 2003
Skills
EDI, Process Improvement, Management, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Leadership, IT Management, ERP, Team Building, Change Management, Operations Management, Business Process..., Strategy, IT Strategy, Team Leadership, JD Edwards, Management Consulting, Coaching, Team Management, Integration, Project Management, Vendor Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Analysis, Business Process, Cross-functional Team..., Business Intelligence, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Program Management, IT Operations, Supply Chain Management, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, E-commerce, Six Sigma, Start-ups, Product Development, SAP, Forecasting, CRM, P&L Management, Outsourcing, Information Technology, Data Warehousing, B2B, Analytics, Project Portfolio...
Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey 1980 — 1983
BS, Business Administration and Life Sciences
Accountemps Salaried Professional Service September 2015 - Present
Serta September 2013 - May 2015
Addison Group July 2013 - September 2013
Accountemps November 2012 - July 2013
RR Donnelley 2004 - 2012
Penda Glasstite October 2001 - June 2002
Lester Electrical 1999 - 2001
Overhead Door Corporation 1988 - 1999
Skills
Cost Accounting, Accounting, Variance Analysis, Analysis, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Revenue Recognition, US GAAP, Budgets, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Microsoft Excel, Bank Reconciliation, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheets, Job Costing, QuickBooks, Physical Inventory, Bill of Materials, WIP, Inventory Valuation, Cost Allocation, Inventory Accuracy, Inventory, Green Belt, Cycle Counting, Graphs, Vlookup, Windows, Budget Process, Industrial Safety, Cost Benefit, Annual Budgets, Oracle, Great People Skills, Sound Judgment, Cost Analysis, Costing, ISO Auditor, Internal Reporting, Safety, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Microsoft Word
Education
UW-Whitewater
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Clarkson University
Accounting and Business/Management
Serta March 2015 - Present
ACL May 2014 - March 2015
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Outlook, English, Budgets, HTML, Entrepreneurship, International Trade, Import/Export Operations, New Business Development, Fashion Design, Ethics, Brand Loyalty, International Logistics, Business Analysis, Business Development, International Relations, Internal Communications, Financial Analysis, Administrative..., Office Administration, Marketing Communications, m, pu, Social Networking, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Small Business, Sole Proprietors, Social Media Marketing, Bilingual Communications, Leadership Development, Graphic Design, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Financial Planning, Financial Risk, Knowledge Management, d, Visual Merchandising, n
Education
Capilano University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2012 — 2013
Marketing Program, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Eastern Bank August 2015 - Present
Serta March 2015 - July 2015
New England Motor Press Association October 2012 - March 2015
Parent Bernier, Inc. December 2008 - March 2015
Eastern Bank August 2012 - December 2013
Colonial Saw Company August 2005 - December 2008
Middleborough Gas & Electric December 2004 - February 2005
Mayflower Bank February 2001 - June 2004
Mayflower Co-operative Bank 2000 - 2004
Rockland Trust Company September 1995 - February 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Administrative..., Teamwork, Process Scheduler, Fax, Time Management, English, Event Planning, Research
Education
Bay State College 1993 — 1994
Accounting
Middleborough Memorial High School 1976 — 1980
High School, Business
Serta January 2005 - Present
Serta April 1998 - January 2005
Sealy January 1991 - March 1998
Ricoh Business Solutions June 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Sales Management, Key Account Management, Sales, P&L Management, Market Planning, Account Management, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Key Account Development, Merchandising, Competitive Analysis, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Selling, P&L, Team Building, Management
Education
Oakland University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree
Notre Dame College Prep High School 1981 — 1985
McKesson January 2015 - Present
Serta October 2011 - May 2014
Keller Williams February 2011 - August 2011
Mattress Firm August 2005 - May 2010
1st Lake Properties October 2004 - August 2005
Hard Rock Cafe June 2000 - August 2004
Skills
Sales, Training, Marketing, Management, Budgets, Sales Management, Process Scheduler, Leases, Inventory Control, Property, Selling, Tenant, Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Sellers, Retail, Negotiation, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations
Education
University of New Orleans 2004 — 2008
Master, Business Administration
University of New Orleans 2000 — 2004
Bachelor, Business and Marketing
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1999 — 2000
S.U, Computer Science
TBHC Delivers August 2015 - Present
Serta March 2003 - August 2015
Serta Mattress July 2001 - March 2003
National Copper and Smelting Company 1997 - 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Sales, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Journal Entries, Accounting, Bank Reconciliation, Internal Audit, Auditing, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Financial Statements, Accruals, Tax, Invoicing, Bookkeeping, Financial Audits, Tax Preparation, Consolidation
Education
Athens State University 1992 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Snead State Community College 1990 — 1992
Associate's degree, General Education
Serta October 2009 - Present
ITW Paslode June 2008 - December 2008
ITW Duo-Fast Construction January 2006 - June 2008
ITW Paslode November 2001 - January 2006
ITW Paslode July 2000 - November 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Product Marketing, Product Management, Marketing, Market Research, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Product Development
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2002 — 2005
MBA, Marketing
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, Management
Legends FC February 2011 - Present
Serta 2009 - 2015
Spring Air Mattress Corporation November 2007 - May 2009
Americas Mattress stores September 2005 - October 2007
Sleep Center Mattress Company August 1999 - September 2005
Sleep Center Mattress Stores March 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Account Management, Sales, Territory Management, Territory Growth, Sales Presentations, Management, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Leadership, Sales Process, Forecasting, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Public Speaking, Marketing, Event Management, Sports Coaching, Soccer, Coaching, Sports Marketing, Team Building, Merchandising, Retail, Sports Management, Scouting, Marketing Strategy, Sports, Inventory Management, Management Consulting, Social Media, Athletics, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Training, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Fitness, Social Networking, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Key Account Management, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Teaching, Time Management, Product Development, B2B, Leadership Development, Advertising
Education
Mississippi State University 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Education, Fitness/Sports Management, 3.93
S&S floor surfacing inc June 2005 - Present
Serta June 2001 - August 2001
Serta June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Outlook, Microsoft Word, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel, English, Windows, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Budgets, Measurements, Food & Beverage, Framing, Hardwood Flooring, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Custom Remodeling
Education
Front Range Community College 2014 — 2014
GED
Serta February 2015 - July 2015
Abbington Rehab August 2011 - January 2015
Bix Pix Entertainment June 2013 - August 2013
Screenprinter June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Maya, 3D Modeling, Adobe Flash, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Adobe Lightroom, Photography, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Animation, Character Animation, Lightroom, After Effects, Flash, Video Editing, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Storyboarding, 3D Studio Max, Final Cut Pro
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 3.85/4
Serta January 2015 - Present
Sears Holdings Corporation January 2014 - April 2014
Macomb Park District June 2010 - December 2013
Macomb Park District March 2001 - May 2010
Chicago White Sox February 2000 - November 2000
St. Louis Rams September 1999 - January 2000
Atlanta Hawks August 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, Customer Service, Advertising, Public Speaking, Microsoft Applications, PowerPoint, Budgets, Community Development, Public Relations, Customer Relations, Human Resources, Food Service, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Facebook, Newsletters, Marketing, Social Media, Event Marketing, Promotions, Community Relations, Budget Management, Community Engagement, Vendor Management
Education
Western Illinois University 2008 — 2010
MBA, Marketing and International Relations
Indiana University Bloomington 1996 — 1998
Masters of Science, Sports Marketing
Western Illinois University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Business, Business Management
Swedish American Health System November 2014 - Present
Serta June 2013 - November 2014
Belvidere CUSD 100 August 2006 - May 2013
Health Conservation, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Sears Holdings Corporation 2000 - 2004
Clarcor 1998 - 2000
American National Can 1990 - 1998
Skills
Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Health & Welfare..., Benefits Communication, Annual Enrollment, Vendor Management, Human Resources, Multi-state Payroll..., Payroll Taxes, Acquisitions, Office Management, Expense Reduction, Records Management, Policy & Procedure..., Operating Budgets, Project Management, Report Writing, Procedural Analysis, Onboarding, Hiring, Expenses, HRIS, Open Enrollment, Employee Relations
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
B.S., Operations Management
Waukegan East
Serta Mattress Company 2006 - Present
Serta Mattress Company 2004 - 2006
Serta 2002 - 2004
May Department stores 1990 - 2001
Skills
Strategic Planning, P&L Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales Management, Retail Marketing, Retail Sales, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Sales, Management, Merchandising, Marketing, Team Building, Leadership, Training
Education
Miami University 1986 — 1990
BS, Marketing
Serta June 2014 - Present
Seves USA, Inc. July 2013 - December 2013
New Wave Surgical Corp September 2011 - July 2013
Aerospace Technologies Group August 2010 - March 2011
BAE Systems June 2007 - August 2008
H&R 1871,LLC October 1992 - June 2007
Skills
Materials Management, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Production Planning, Contract Negotiation, Cost Reduction, Leadership Development, TQM, Purchasing Ethics, Staff Development, Global Sourcing, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, MRP, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Process Improvement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Sourcing, Materials, Forecasting, Project Planning, SAP, Negotiation, Shipping, Management, Leadership, Supplier Evaluation, Process Scheduler, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Low Cost Country..., Spend Analysis, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Supplier Negotiation, Value Stream Mapping, E-procurement, Purchase Management, Warehouse Management, Budgets
Education
Merrimack College 2004 — 2005
Certificate, Certified Purchasing Managers Course
Worcester State University 1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Clark Davis Associates January 2013 - July 2015
Kittatinny Regional High School September 2009 - January 2013
Serta December 2005 - February 2009
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Marketing, Training, Public Speaking, Teaching, Product Development, Coaching, Sales Operations, Management, Research, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Social Media, Budgets, Education, Special Education, Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Full-life Cycle..., Microsoft Office, Employee Benefits, Temporary Placement, Talent Management
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2001 — 2005
Economics, Environmental and Business Economics
Kittatinny Regional High School 1997 — 2001
HS Diploma, College Prep
WorldPoint ECC, Inc. April 2011 - Present
StudioMate, Inc. December 2001 - May 2012
Envision Group Consulting October 2010 - April 2011
Serta 2010 - 2010
Aquent 2010 - 2010
Paladin Marketing and Creative Staffing 2005 - 2010
Paladin Marketing and Creative Staffing 2000 - 2010
Midwest Air Technologies March 2008 - April 2009
Aquent May 2006 - July 2006
Abbott Laboratories May 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Illustrator, Desktop Publishing, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Mac, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Advertising, Layout, Social Media, Brochures, Online Marketing, Photoshop, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Graphics, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Portrait Painting, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Promotions, Logo Design, HTML, Content Development, Print Production, Wordpress, Word, Editing, Posters, Information Graphics, Project Management, Trade Show Graphics, Trade Show Signage, WordPress, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Illustration, Image Manipulation, Corporate Branding, User Experience, Flyers, Digital Marketing, Collateral, Publishing, Brand Development
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Practical Internet Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1991 — 1995
BFA, Fine Arts
Bedroom Resources LLC January 2009 - Present
Cranbrook Financial January 2004 - Present
Bagel Time 1992 - October 2011
Gold Bond Mattress December 2001 - January 2009
Webster Marketing January 1991 - August 2001
Serta January 1989 - December 1991
Webster Spring June 1984 - December 1988
Lightolier June 1980 - August 1982
Skills
Product Development, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Furniture, Wholesale, Promotions, Brand Development, Merchandising, New Business Development, Account Management, P&L Management, Key Account Management, Upholstery, Sales Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Product Marketing, Marketing, Market Planning, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Business Strategy, Strategy, Selling, B2B, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Sales Process, Business Planning, Forecasting, Profit, Contract Negotiation, Pricing, Trade Shows, Start-ups, Business Development, International Sales, P&L, Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Advertising, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Executive Management, Social Media Marketing, Operations Management
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
MBA
Tufts University
BA, History
Deerfield Academy
other
Serta January 2014 - Present
American Solar February 2012 - January 2014
American Solar August 2010 - February 2012
American Solar January 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Photovoltaics, Solar Energy, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Energy, Electricians, Electric Power, Construction, Contract Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, New Business Development, Project Management
Education
Arizona State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
University of North Carolina at Asheville 2000 — 2002
Crisis Intervention Service May 2015 - Present
Serta January 2015 - July 2015
Four Oaks June 2011 - February 2013
Education
Northcentral University 2012 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Psychology- Gender Diversity Studies specialization, 3.97 (cumulative GPA)
University of Northern Iowa 2007 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Anthropology (minors in History and Women's and Gender Studies), 3.82 (cumulative GPA)
North Iowa Area Community College 2005 — 2007
Associate’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, 3.94 GPA
Emser Tile March 2015 - Present
Serta September 2014 - March 2015
Serta May 2013 - March 2015
Serta September 2007 - September 2014
Serta March 2006 - September 2007
Serta May 2005 - March 2006
CoAMS September 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Mattresses, Product Development, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Lead Generation, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Manufacturing, Team Building, Sales Presentations, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Sales
Education
Columbia Southern University 2013 — 2017
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Columbia College Chicago 1999 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Domino's Pizza August 2006 - Present
Contractor - Ohm World March 2005 - August 2005
Serta April 2000 - January 2005
Skills
Time Management, Customer Service, Events Coordination, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Organization Skills, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Camtasia, Menu Development, Restaurants, Inventory Management, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Data Analysis, Data Entry
Education
Henry Ford Community College 2000 — 2003
Associate's degree, Computer Science
Clean Energy Collective November 2012 - Present
InfoPrint Solutions October 2009 - November 2012
Serta May 2008 - October 2009
Bright House Networks April 2007 - May 2008
Serta August 2003 - April 2007
Community First Bank (Bank of the West) April 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, SAP, Process Improvement, Payroll, Hyperion Enterprise, Variance Analysis, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Essbase, Microsoft Excel
Education
North Dakota State University 1998 — 2003
BS, Business Administration
Bristol-Myers Squibb November 2014 - Present
Merck & Company, Inc (formerly Schering-Plough Corporation) June 2007 - April 2014
Schering-Plough Corporation January 2006 - June 2007
Schering-Plough Corporation May 2001 - January 2006
Serta October 1999 - April 2001
R&B, Inc. January 1999 - October 1999
Johns Manville October 1997 - December 1998
Frigidaire Company October 1994 - August 1997
Kearfott Guidance and Navigation Corporation June 1991 - September 1994
Skills
GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, CAPA, Sop, Change Control, V&V, Regulatory Affairs, 21 CFR Part 11, Biopharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, GxP, Technology Transfer, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Computer System..., Manufacturing, SOP, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Management, Project Management, Biotechnology, Quality System, Validation, Logistics, Kaizen, Production Planning, Change Management, Pharmaceutics, FDA, Quality Assurance, CRO, Forecasting, 5S
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 2008 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Supply Chain Management
Trenton State College (currently The College of New Jersey 1986 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering Technology
Egg Harbor Twp High School
Egg Harbor Twp High School
Egg Harbor Twp High School
Serta August 2012 - Present
GATX 2011 - 2012
Discover Financial Services November 2009 - August 2011
Discover Financial Services 2006 - December 2009
Fisher Scientific 2004 - 2005
Honda R&D Americas, Inc. 1997 - 2001
Skills
Project Planning, Hyperion Enterprise, Finance, Forecasting, Valuation, Business Strategy, Variance Analysis, Business Analysis, Analysis, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Financial..., Budgets, Management Consulting, Credit, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance, Accounting, International Management
West Virginia University 1993 — 1997
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Serta September 2013 - Present
Hospira / Kelly Services June 2013 - August 2013
Astellas Pharma / Ranstad Pharma January 2013 - March 2013
McCain Foods / Fellowes Staffing August 2012 - January 2013
McKesson September 2010 - February 2012
Rock Tenn / Robert Half February 2010 - April 2010
Molo Quint September 2008 - January 2010
Ti-Sales September 2007 - September 2008
Niles Color Center September 2004 - September 2007
Uline Shipping Supplies June 1999 - October 2004
Skills
Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Transportation, Purchasing, Shipping, Leadership, Access, Strategic Planning, Warehousing, Freight, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Logistics Management, Pricing, 3PL, Customer Service, Transportation...
Education
Elmhurst College
Masters, Supply Chain Management
Mount Saint Clare College
Bachelors, Business Administration
Tyson Foods August 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands August 2013 - August 2014
Serta December 2010 - August 2013
Chicago White Sox November 2009 - November 2010
Pixel Brothers Inc. July 2009 - September 2009
TV One December 2008 - May 2009
VCU Brandcenter August 2007 - May 2009
Energy BBDO June 2008 - August 2008
Carpenter Realtors April 2007 - August 2007
Horner Electric 2006 - 2007
Skills
CRM, Advertising, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media, Brand Development, Account Management, Trade Shows, Creative Direction, Strategy, Management, Sales, Sponsorship, Market Planning, Direct Mail, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University 2007 — 2009
Master of Science (M.S.), Advertising and Brand Management
Ball State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising
Salt Lake Community College July 2011 - Present
University of Utah November 2010 - April 2011
Vangent, Inc. 2010 - 2010
Serta April 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Outlook, Human Resources, Data Entry
Education
Salt Lake Community College 2010 — 2011
Accounting Clerk, Economics
Serta August 2014 - Present
Restwell Sleep Products February 2014 - August 2014
Restwell Sleep Products January 2013 - February 2014
Restwell Sleep Products June 2011 - December 2012
Restwell Sleep Products July 2010 - July 2011
Restwell Sleep Products - Saskatchewan June 2008 - June 2010
Restwell Sleep Products August 2007 - May 2008
Restwell Sleep Products October 2005 - August 2007
Imprint Plus September 2003 - September 2005
Imprint Plus June 1999 - September 2003
Skills
Negotiation, Forecasting, Account Management, Retail, New Business Development, Management, Start-ups, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Selling, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, P&L Management, Sales Management, Sales, Team Building
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology 1995 — 1999
Robotics and Automation
Serta July 2014 - Present
Grainger September 2012 - July 2014
Grainger January 2012 - September 2012
W.W. Grainger June 2011 - January 2012
Motorola Mobility July 2010 - May 2011
Motorola Mobility April 2008 - June 2010
Motorola Solutions June 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Analysis, Finance, Variance Analysis, Auditing, Financial Forecasting, Coaching, Financial Reporting, Change Management, Strategic Financial..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Competitive Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Negotiation, Internal Audit, Business Development, Six Sigma, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Customer Service, Operations Management, Strategy, Sales, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Business Planning, SAP, Income Statement, Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, Essbase, Business Process..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Consolidation, Corporate Finance, Profit Maximization
Education
Roosevelt University 2007 — 2008
MBA, Finance
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Visa May 2013 - Present
Visa June 2010 - April 2013
Visa April 2000 - June 2010
AMR, Inc 1999 - 2000
Serta August 1998 - April 1999
Leach & Garner 1996 - 1998
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Troubleshooting, Network Design, Network Engineering, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, Routers, Switches, Routing, OSPF, Networking, MPLS, IP, Ethernet, BGP, CCNA, Disaster Recovery
Education
Arapahoe Community College 2003 — 2005
CCNA, Cisco Networking Academy, Cisco Certified Network Associate CSCO10634658
Rhode Island College 1990 — 1995
Bachelor, Accounting
University of Colorado at Denver
MBA courses
Sleep international January 2015 - Present
Englander Mattress July 2012 - December 2014
Simmons Bedding Company December 2005 - December 2006
Serta April 1990 - December 2005
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Customer Service, Selling, Sales, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Marketing, Key Account Development, Inventory Management, Forecasting
Education
Gannon University 1971 — 1975
BS, Business Administration and Management, General
Serta December 2014 - Present
Hexcel Corporation November 2012 - November 2014
Kia Motors America August 2011 - November 2012
Kia Motors Manufacturing of Georgia November 2009 - August 2011
Ryla, Inc. November 2008 - February 2009
WellPoint November 2007 - November 2008
Childkind, Inc. December 2004 - July 2007
Skills
HR Policies, Interviews, Recruiting, Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Team Building, Coaching, New Hire Orientations, Hiring, Employee Relations, Instructional Design, PeopleSoft, Payroll, Policy
Education
Webster University 2006 — 2008
Master, Human Resources Management
Webster University 2004 — 2006
MBA
Hampton University 1995 — 1999
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Project Management
SERTA April 2001 - Present
Skills
Key Account Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Key Account Development, Sales Presentations, Product Development, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Sales Operations
Education
Illinois State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, International Business & Marketing
Serta August 2014 - Present
Serta International July 2012 - July 2014
Serta July 2009 - July 2012
Serta March 2009 - November 2009
Serta September 2006 - July 2009
Serta International May 2005 - September 2006
Anderson Merchandisers July 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Retail, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, New Business Development, Market Planning, Marketing Research, Process Improvement, Advertising, Wholesale, Marketing, Product Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development, Selling, Training, Management, P&L Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business Admin.
Northern Illinois University 2000 — 2002
B.S., Marketing
Serta November 2014 - Present
Sony Electronics April 2011 - April 2014
Sony Electronics April 2008 - March 2011
Sony Electronics October 1998 - March 2008
Skills
Management, Consumer Electronics, Business Planning, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Sales Management, P&L Management, Strategic Partnerships, Key Account Management, Account Management, Product Management, Leadership, Multi-channel Marketing, Forecasting, Pricing, Channel Partners, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Sales Process, Market Analysis, Sales Presentations, Selling, New Business Development, Retail, Strategy, Marketing Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Product Development, Key Account Development, Solution Selling, Market Planning, Team Building, Go-to-market Strategy, E-commerce, Salesforce.com, Trade Shows, Market Development, Inventory Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1973 — 1977
Bachelor's, Biology and Chemistry
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Graduate School Development Program - Certificate Program, Negotiating and Decision Making Strategies
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Supply Chain Management - Certificate Program
AT&T November 2010 - Present
Centennial Wireless September 2003 - November 2010
Avaya January 2002 - August 2003
Serta May 2000 - December 2001
Weichert Realtors November 1996 - May 2000
Lantis Eyewear August 1994 - October 1996
Rayfield & Licata, CPA's 1989 - 1992
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis
Education
Rider University 1989 — 1989
BSC, Accounting
E.S. Kluft/Aireloom October 2014 - Present
Dormeo Octaspring North America February 2013 - October 2014
Comfort Solutions by King Koil June 2009 - March 2013
Spring Air August 2007 - May 2009
Comfort Solutions/King Koil January 2006 - August 2007
Serta April 2004 - January 2006
Serta February 2001 - April 2004
Sealy February 1992 - February 2001
Skills
New Business Development, Forecasting, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Key Account Development, Direct Sales, Merchandising, Product Development, Management, Budgets, Advertising, Team Leadership, Market Research, Leadership, Marketing, Sales Operations, Selling, Product Marketing, Retail, Inventory Management, Strategy, Key Account Management, B2B, Business Development, Recruiting, P&L Management, Sales Process, Business Planning, Profit, Negotiation, Account Management, Cold Calling, Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Sales Presentations, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Team Building, P&L
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science
Serta April 2003 - Present
Sealy February 1995 - March 2003
Education
St. John's University 1988 — 1992
B.A., Economics
Wayzata High School 1984 — 1988
Serta January 2014 - Present
Serta June 2012 - December 2013
Serta February 2007 - June 2012
America's Mattress July 2004 - January 2007
Education
Judson University 2008 — 2010
Bachelors in Business Management and Leadership, Business
Rock Valley College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's in Business Management and Leadership, Business Administration
Serta January 2010 - Present
HSBC September 2000 - December 2008
Rand McNally June 1998 - September 2000
Skills
Newsletters, Brand Management, Catalogs, Graphics, Direct Mail, Retail, Trade Shows, Flyers, Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications
Education
Bradley University 1992 — 1996
BS, Major: Graphic Design, Minor: Art History
Wilton Industries Product DevelopmentSamsung2002 - 2003
Krups 1999 - 2001
Serta 1997 - 1999
Macy*s 1991 - 1993
Skills
Product Development, Marketing, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, P, Key Account Management, Product Innovation, Brand Management, New Business Development, Multi-channel Marketing, Strategic Planning, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Forecasting, Merchandising, Product Management, Strategy, Management, Leadership, Market Development, Retail, Sales
Education
Lynchburg College 1985 — 1989
BA, Marketing
Lynchburg College
Lynchburg College
Serta June 2004 - Present
Serta Mattress Company 2004 - Present
Serta September 2001 - June 2004
Serta August 1997 - September 2001
Serta November 1991 - May 1997
Skills
Business Planning, Management, Account Management, Retail, Business Strategy, Key Account Development, Sales, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Business Development, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Training, Sales Management, Merchandising, Key Account Management
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1975 — 1978
BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mgmt
Serta
Skills
Sales Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Sales Process, Key Account Development, Direct Sales, New Business Development, Selling, Merchandising, P&L Management, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Profit, Sales, Account Management, Forecasting, Income Statement, Wholesale, Product Development, Inventory Management, B2B, Business Planning, Trade Shows, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Selling Skills, Purchasing, Team Building, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Development, Management, CRM, Business Development, Strategy, Budgets, Product Management, P&L
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1972 — 1976
bs, marketing
Serta November 2011 - Present
Mattress World May 2009 - November 2011
TBO, LLC April 1991 - March 2009
Skills
Team Building, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Selling, Forecasting, Sales, Retail, Merchandising, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Market Planning
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1974 — 1978
BS, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Serta August 2007 - Present
The Spring Air Company May 1996 - August 2007
Bassett Furniture Industries 1986 - 1996
Bassett Bedding 1986 - 1996
Skills
Merchandising, Sales Management, Key Account Development, New Business Development, Selling Skills, Market Planning, Key Account Management, Sales, Negotiation, Retail, Account Management, Forecasting, Competitive Analysis, Management, Product Development, Team Building, Leadership, Marketing, Sales Operations, Profit, Selling, Logistics, P&L Management, Pricing, Sales Presentations, P&L, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Sales Process, B2B
Education
Southeast Missouri State University - Harrison College of Business 1982 — 1983
MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Arkansas State University 1971 — 1974
BS, Business - Finance and Economics
Levin Mattress January 2014 - Present
Sleep Number by Select Comfort August 2011 - January 2014
Wahlquist Management Corp. January 2010 - August 2011
Pa. Bedding October 2005 - June 2009
Serta October 1996 - October 2005
Couristan October 1986 - October 1996
Sibleys 1982 - 1984
Skills
Marketing, Sales Management, Merchandising, Retail, New Business Development, Account Management, Selling Skills, Sales, Product Development, Selling, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Sales Operations, Key Account Management, Team Building, Strategy, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Training, Management, Advertising, Sales Process, Customer Service, B2B, Time Management, Profit, Direct Sales, Pricing, Store Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Market Planning
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1977 — 1980
BS, Business
Serta December 1995 - Present
Skills
Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Negotiation, New Business Development, Retail, Sales, Sales Presentations, Team Building, Sales Operations
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration-Finance, Real Estate & Law
Mt. San Antonio College 1986 — 1988
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Serta Senior BBuyerShopko1993 - 1994
Elder Beerman 1988 - 1993
M. O'Neil Department Store 1981 - 1988
Skills
Team Building, Selling, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Merchandising, New Business Development, Inventory Management, P, Pricing, Product Development, Retail, Sales, Sales Management, Forecasting, Account Management
Education
Kent State University 1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Serta January 2011 - Present
Serta August 2007 - January 2011
Serta May 2005 - August 2007
Serta May 2003 - May 2005
Gap Inc. September 2001 - May 2003
Philip Morris International June 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Sales Analysis, Marketing, Advertising, Sales Presentations, Training, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Sales Operations, Retail, Management, Merchandising, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Forecasting, New Business Development, B2B, Inventory Management, Brand Development, Key Account Development
Education
Adrian College 1996 — 2000
Bachelors, Sales and Marketing Managment
Serta
Skills
Sales Plan, CPIM, Supply Chain Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1974 — 1978
B.S. EDUCATION, PHYSICAL EDUCATION/MINOR IN DANCE
Northern Illinois University 1974 — 1978
B.S. EDUCATION, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, K-12
Bridgestone January 2014 - Present
Dayco Products July 2012 - January 2014
The NutraSweet Company March 2011 - July 2012
Serta March 2004 - March 2011
Whitener Accounting January 1998 - March 2004
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis
Education
Augusta State University - College of Business Administration 2007 — 2009
MBA, Accounting
Augusta State University - College of Business Administration 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
R&S Mattress June 2015 - Present
Serta 2010 - June 2015
United Window & Door Corp April 2002 - August 2009
Western Window Systems, LLC October 1990 - April 2002
Skills
Budgets, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Accounts Payable, Management, Microsoft Word, Variance Analysis, Auditing, General Ledger, Accounting, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Sales, Account Reconciliation
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science: Global Business, Finance
Fill Station Group LLC September 2015 - Present
Symbol Mattress July 2015 - Present
KLK November 2011 - Present
WDBJ TV Inc. November 2012 - July 2015
Englander April 2010 - October 2011
The Spring Air Company October 2009 - April 2010
Serta 2004 - 2010
Skills
Sales Management, Retail, New Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Development, Advertising, Sales Presentations, Selling, Merchandising, Account Management, Market Planning, Sales Operations, Social Media Marketing
Education
Rainy River Community College
Serta January 2015 - Present
Miceli's Auto Sales January 2006 - Present
Special Metals Corporation June 2014 - June 2014
SUNY Fredonia August 2013 - November 2013
Digless Fencing Solutions May 2013 - August 2013
Tanglewood Manor (Assisted Living) September 2011 - December 2011
MJM's Lawn Care May 2006 - October 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, SEO, Web Design, Visual Basic, JavaScript, Web Development, PHP, Programming, MySQL, CSS, SQL, HTML, Databases, XML, Dreamweaver, Access, System Administration, Windows, HTML 5, WordPress, Web Applications, SharePoint, Java, Visio, XHTML, Microsoft SQL Server, OS X, CMS, Windows 7, Visual Studio, Database Design, Database Administration, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Human Resources
Education
SUNY Fredonia 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Management Information Systems, General
Jamestown Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Serta May 2008 - Present
Skills
Forecasting, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Management, Budgets, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Inventory Management, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable
Education
Lakeshore Technical College 1982 — 1984
Associate's degree, Accounting
Serta February 2015 - Present
Serta Simmons Bedding June 2014 - February 2015
Serta May 2012 - June 2014
Sears Holdings Corporation June 2004 - May 2012
Spiegel November 2003 - June 2004
Spiegel February 2001 - November 2003
The Pampered Chef June 2000 - February 2001
Gap Inc. October 1996 - September 2000
Education
DePaul University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
LBP Manufacturing March 2010 - Present
Serta September 2008 - July 2009
Jais Printers and Mailers August 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Packaging, Pre-press, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Newsletters, Catalogs, Advertising, Art Direction, QuarkXPress, Graphics, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Religious Studies
Iowa State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising
Serta September 2006 - Present
Flex Execs Management Solutions March 2006 - September 2006
Gambro Renal Products January 2001 - January 2006
Set Piece Productions November 1998 - November 2000
Skills
FMLA, Employee Benefits, COBRA, Leaves Of Absence, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Leave of Absence, Human Resources, HR Policies, Policy, Workers Compensation, Insurance, Disability Insurance, Administration, New Hire Orientations, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Management, Team Building
Education
Dominican University
BA, Political Science
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Serta August 2013 - July 2014
Plasan North America July 2009 - April 2013
Vermont Composites, Inc February 2008 - April 2009
Environment One Corporation July 2001 - October 2007
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (Chemfab) May 1983 - April 2001
Skills
Military, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Program Management, MRP, Materials Management, Oracle, ASCP, Master Planner, ERP, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Logistics, Cross-functional Team...
Education
College of St. Joseph 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
ADP October 1998 - Present
Serta March 1996 - October 1998
Waste Management July 1987 - March 1996
Skills
Process Improvement, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Payroll Taxes, Change Management, Business Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, General Ledger
Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Cost Management and Control Systems
California State University-Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Serta October 2003 - Present
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Business Planning, Account Management, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Team Building, Process Improvement, Pricing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1978 — 1981
Accounting
Serta January 2014 - Present
Fluidmaster May 1999 - September 2013
Epicor Software Corp 1991 - 1999
Symbolics 1990 - 1991
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Analysis, Project Management, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Integration, Business Process, Cognos, Software Documentation, IBM iSeries
Education
University of North Texas 1978 — 1981
B.B.A – Bachelors in Business Administration, INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Gujarat University 1970 — 1974
BACHELOR IN COMMERCE, BUSINESS
Back to Bed 2006 - Present
Spring Air Company 1998 - 2005
Serta 1996 - 1998
Education
Duquesne University
Bachelor's degree, Secondary Education and Teaching
Serta July 2014 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid Office Products May 2012 - July 2014
Best Buy Inc January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel,..., Well-developed..., Ability to learn..., Excellent written and..., Inventory Management, Merchandising, Customer Service, Retail, Recruiting, Sales, Cold Calling, College Recruiting, Store Management, Loss Prevention, Sales Management, Retail Sales, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelors of Arts, Corporate Communication Studies
The Home Depot January 2007 - Present
Serta March 2000 - June 2006
CF Spalding Inc September 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Inventory Control, Retail, Customer Service, Sales, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Store Management, Retail Sales, Team Building, Leadership
Education
Burlington County College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Educational/Instructional Technology
Rowan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Serta October 2014 - Present
General Plastics and Composites February 2014 - October 2014
Rusco Mfg Inc July 2006 - October 2013
J&J Gundrilling 2009 - 2013
Danaher July 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Process Engineering, DMAIC, Manufacturing...
Education
Judson University
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC February 2015 - Present
Serta November 2000 - February 2015
The Warranty Group January 1993 - June 2000
Skills
Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Consolidation, Cost Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Budgets
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Lane Tech High School 1982 — 1986
High School Diploma, Math & Science
Serta May 2014 - Present
SPX Hydraulic Technologies September 2001 - May 2014
Owens Corning Metal Systems September 1999 - September 2001
Rock River Water Reclamation District September 1984 - September 1999
Skills
Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, Master Scheduling, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Production Planning, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, SPC, Statistical Data..., APICS, Manufacturing..., 5S, Value Stream Mapping
Education
Marian University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Operations Management
Rock Valley College 1993 — 1996
Pursued A.S., Quality Engineering Technology
Serta June 2012 - March 2015
Serta March 2010 - June 2012
Miltona Plumbing and Heating December 2008 - December 2009
Verlo Mattress Factory 2006 - 2008
Serta 1998 - 2005
Verlo Mattress Factory 1996 - 1998
King Koil Mattress USA 1992 - 1996
Skills
Operations Management, Production Planning, Production Management, Lean Manufacturing, Production Budgeting, Workplace Safety, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Control, Quality Auditing, Gemba Kaizen, Product Development, Logistics Management, Military Leadership, Military Experience, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Team Building, Inventory Management, Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Purchasing
Education
MSI Management and Strategy Institute 2015 — 2015
Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification
Minnesota School of Business
Business Management
University of Phoenix
Business Management
Winona State University
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