Simmons Foods
Industry: Company
DescriptionSimmons Foods and its affiliates are suppliers of poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products based in Siloam Springs, AR. The company's official name is Simmons Foods, Inc. & Affiliates. Headquarters: Siloam Springs, AR Number of employees: 7,000 Founder: M.H. Bill Simmons Founded: 1949 Parent organization: Simmons Foods Subsidiaries: Menu Foods, Inc., Menu Foods Limited
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Nestlé April 2015 - Present
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Solutions Real Estate May 2014 - Present
The Dannon Company May 2014 - March 2015
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. December 2011 - May 2014
Simmons Foods October 2010 - December 2011
Toys R Us July 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Freight, Logistics, Management, Shipping, Transportation, Quality Assurance, Lean Manufacturing, Container, Customer Service, Negotiation, Truckload, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, LTL, Warehousing, Logistics Management, Operations Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
University of Arkansas Poultry Health Lab November 2014 - Present
Cargill May 2015 - August 2015
University of Arkansas Applied Broiler Research Center October 2013 - November 2014
Simmons Foods June 2014 - August 2014
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission June 2013 - August 2013
3b Farm October 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Poultry, Research, Science, Project Management, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sustainable Agriculture, Data Analysis, Management, Food Safety, Food, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Food Industry, PowerPoint
Education
University of Arkansas 2012 — 2016
Poultry Science, Poultry Science, Senior
University of Arkansas
Poultry Science
Simmons Foods May 2015 - Present
KEE Action Sports January 2011 - May 2015
RGRIFFIN Holdings, LLC June 2009 - December 2010
K2 Inc./Jarden Inc. (Jarden acquired K2 in 2008) August 2004 - May 2009
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Office Management, Employee Benefits, Compensation & Benefit, Recruiting, Sourcing, Ceridian Payroll System, Legal Assistance, Workers' Compensation..., Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Paylocity payroll system, Policy Development and...
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Human Resources Development
First Quality January 2014 - Present
Simmons Foods July 2009 - December 2013
Driveline Retail Merchandising December 2007 - June 2009
Shanghai MC Accessories April 2006 - December 2007
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. December 2004 - March 2006
Wal-Mart August 2003 - March 2006
Dillards June 1998 - August 2003
Skills
Retail, Buying, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Customer Relations, Import, Fashion, Forecasting, Vendor Relations, Product Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Budgeting, Market Planning, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Team Building, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, New Business Development, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Arkansas 1993 — 1998
BSBA
Simmons Foods, Inc
Simmons Foods, Inc.
Walmart, Inc.
Simmons Foods January 2015 - Present
Land O'Frost January 2012 - December 2014
Land O'Frost 2003 - June 2011
Perdue Farms 2001 - 2003
Land O' Frost February 1996 - 2001
Skills
HACCP, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety, Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Food, Food Manufacturing, Food Science, Food Technology, GMP, Ingredients, Inventory Management, Grocery, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Meat, Packaging, Plant Management, Product Development, Purchasing, Quality System, Sanitation, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing..., 5S
Education
University of Central Arkansas 2007 — 2010
MBA, Business
Simmons Foods November 2009 - Present
Tyson Foods 2004 - 2009
Nucor Corporation 1989 - 2000
Skills
Food, Food Service, Team Building, Training, HACCP, Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Labor Relations, Customer Service, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Employee Relations, Incident Command, Industrial Safety, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, FMLA, HR Policies, HRIS, Applicant Tracking..., Payroll, Organizational..., Talent Management, Employment Law, Union Avoidance, I-9 Compliance, Leadership Development, Job Descriptions, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, EEOC, Compensation & Benefit, Employee Training, Coaching, New Hire Orientations, HR Consulting, College Recruiting, Process Improvement, Interviews, Technical Recruiting
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Simmons Foods June 2006 - Present
Peterson Farms June 2003 - May 2006
Peterson Farms April 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Food Industry, Forecasting, Food, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, HACCP, Team Building, Food Processing, Food Safety, Logistics, Warehousing, Budgets, Poultry, 5S, Agribusiness, Food Science, Meat, Animal Nutrition, Dairy, Agriculture, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Sustainable Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Farms, Animal Welfare, Veterinary, Food Manufacturing, Veterinary Medicine, Vaccines, Product Development, PSM
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Animal Sciences
Gentry High School 1984 — 1987
Simmons Foods January 2013 - Present
Simmons Pet Food July 2008 - January 2013
Simmons Petfood November 2004 - June 2008
Pacific Vet Group November 2000 - May 2002
Schering-Plough Animal Health 1991 - 2000
Skills
Project Management, Marketing Research, Graphics Development..., Account Management, Wal-Mart Retail Link,..., Sam's Club Aspect, SIlliker TQIM, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
Silliman University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Management
Simmons Foods August 2005 - Present
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Pricing, Coaching, Training, Public Relations, Marketing, Product Development, Sales Management, Food, Business Planning, Strategy, New Business Development, Account Management, Retail, Management, Consumer Products, Team Building, Food Industry, P&L, Inventory Management, Leadership, Supply Chain, Business Strategy
Education
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
MBA, Marketing
St. Lawrence University
BA, Government
Simmons Foods October 2015 - Present
Simmons Foods January 2015 - September 2015
Oklahoma State University University Dining Services November 2010 - December 2014
Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable May 2014 - August 2014
Macy's June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, Windows, Ideation, Eager Learner, deliberative, Intellect, Strategic, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Education
Oklahoma State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science
Simmons Foods July 2008 - Present
Education
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science, Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Master of Science, Health
Elanco January 2012 - Present
AgSpan December 2009 - December 2011
Tyson Foods December 2008 - November 2009
University of Arkansas September 2007 - December 2008
Simmons Foods May 2008 - August 2008
Cobb-Vantress May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Analysis, Agriculture, Poultry, Lifesciences, Agribusiness, Food Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Development, Animal Husbandry, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2006 — 2010
Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences, Poultry Science
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation September 2013 - Present
Simmons Foods October 2012 - September 2013
Tyson Foods November 2000 - March 2010
Skills
PLC, HMIs, Electrical Controls, Troubleshooting, Pneumatics, Continuous Improvement, Automation, Process Improvement, PLC Programming, Preventive Maintenance, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Instrumentation, Food Processing, 5S, HMI Programming, Electricians, Robotics, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft Office
Education
Seward County Community College and Area Technical School 1998 — 2000
Electronics Diploma, Microprocesssor & Communications Technology
Liberal High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma, General Studies
Lance Johnson Building Co July 2013 - Present
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette October 2011 - March 2014
Simmons Foods February 2008 - July 2013
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Management, Contract Negotiation, Root Cause Analysis, Customer Service, Project Planning, Leadership, Sales Management, SAP, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Warehousing, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Food Processing, Business Planning, Analysis, Manufacturing..., Strategic Sourcing, Luxury
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1997 — 2000
Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. June 2005 - Present
Simmons Foods February 2010 - March 2015
Simmons Foods 2007 - February 2010
Simmons Foods June 2005 - 2007
Skills
Basic HACCP Lead..., PAACO Certified, ASQ Certified, HACCP Auditor Certified, Quality System, ASQ, HACCP, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Technology, GMP, Meat, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, BRC, Supply Chain, Food, Manufacturing, SQF, Food Manufacturing
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2003 — 2009
Master's degree, Food Science
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
Simmons Foods November 2010 - Present
Self Employed January 2000 - Present
Skills
Budgets, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Office, Access Database, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Management, Training, QuickBooks, Access, Accounting, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Strategic Financial..., Public Speaking, Financial Planning, Finance, Forecasting, Team Building
Education
Kansas State University 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Institute of Personal Financial Planning
Sonoma State University 1993 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Simmons Foods April 2014 - Present
Simmons Foods February 2011 - April 2014
Simmons Foods June 2010 - January 2011
Simmons Foods March 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Food, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, Supply Chain, Food Industry, 5S, Food Safety, HACCP
Education
Oklahoma State University 2007 — 2009
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
University of Mumbai 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Mechanical Engineering
AVSE/Greenwave Foods, Inc. August 2015 - Present
AVSE, Inc. June 2014 - August 2015
Simmons Foods April 2010 - June 2014
JY Enterprises, Inc. October 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Food Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Food Industry, Production Planning, Food, 5S, Food Processing, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Logistics, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Management, Team Building, Training, Food Manufacturing, Meat, Food Science, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Operations Management, Food Service, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Frozen Food, Product Development, SQF, Food Quality, Forecasting, Income Statement, Ingredients, SAP, Procurement, Budgets, Flavors, Food Technology, Sanitation, Process Scheduler, Leadership, Poultry, ISO, GMP, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Management, P&L, HACCP
Education
University of Arkansas 2004 — 2006
Business Management and Marketing
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. November 2013 - Present
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. December 2008 - Present
Simmons Foods June 2003 - December 2008
Skills
Sales, Logistics, Transportation, Truckload, Supply Chain, Business Development, Trucking, Container, 3PL, LTL, Transportation..., Freight, Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Reverse Logistics, Dispatching, Warehousing, Shipping, Reefer, Flatbed, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Consulting, Transportation Planning, Freight Transportation, Account Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Simmons Foods June 2015 - Present
Pepper Source May 2014 - May 2015
Univeristy of Arkansas February 2014 - May 2014
University of Arkansas Food Science Department August 2012 - May 2014
Daylight Donuts October 2013 - April 2014
University of Arkansas Food Science Department September 2011 - April 2014
CTI Foods May 2013 - July 2013
Creme de la Cookie May 2009 - August 2011
Hyatt Regency North Dallas August 2009 - June 2010
Eagle Cafe of the Richardson High School Culinary Arts Magnet Program August 2006 - June 2009
Skills
Teamwork, Nutrition, PowerPoint, Product Development, Food Science, Positivity, Work Ethic, Organization, Determination to Succeed, Team Leadership, Creativity, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Processing, HPLC, Food, Food Industry
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.), Food Science, Minor in General Foods and Nutrition, 3.7 GPA
University of Arkansas August 2013 - December 2014
Simmons Foods May 2014 - August 2014
BAKstage Dance September 2012 - October 2013
Washington Regional Medical Center October 2012 - January 2013
Legacy Gymnastics November 2011 - July 2012
Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen August 2009 - March 2011
Skills
Food, Teaching, Food Industry, Food Science, HACCP, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Coaching, Management, Research, Food Processing, PowerPoint, Dance, Sales, Restaurants, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Catering, Hospitality, Bartending, Flute, Oboe, Music Performance, Waitressing, Aloha, Quilting
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Agriculture, Food, and Life Science, 3.53: Graduated with Distinction
San Jacinto College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Dance Performance, 3.4
Simmons Foods April 2014 - Present
Ozark Literacy Council September 2013 - June 2015
Custom Electronics, Inc. January 2013 - March 2014
University of Arkansas July 2011 - January 2013
NOARK 2013 - 2013
University of Arkansas- Fayetteville, AR 1998 - May 2010
Walmart 1991 - 1998
Skills
Public Speaking, Student Development, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Teaching, Research, Event Planning, Statistics, Program Development, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Leadership Development, PowerPoint, Training, Grant Writing, Leadership, Recruiting, Management, Program Management, Interviews, Human Resources, Performance Management, Talent Management, Organizational..., Resume Writing, Coaching, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Employee Training, College Recruiting, Hiring, Employee Relations, Career Development, Content Development
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Master of Science, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 4.0
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
BS, Business, 3.35
Consultant June 2014 - Present
Wright Foods, Inc. June 2013 - November 2013
Coleman Natural Foods December 2008 - May 2013
Gates Corporation April 2004 - December 2008
Cargill April 2000 - April 2004
Simmons Foods 1992 - 2000
Oscar Mayer 1979 - 1992
Skills
Budgets, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Leadership, Analysis, Start-ups, Managerial Finance, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Pricing, Financial Modeling, General Ledger, Auditing, Business Planning, Acquisition Integration, P&L, Financial Audits, Cash Flow, Cross-functional Team..., Hyperion Enterprise, Executive Management, Business Process..., P&L Management, Working Capital..., Management, Internal Audit, Restructuring, SAP, Finance, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Planning
Education
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
Simmons Foods August 2013 - Present
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank August 2012 - August 2013
Simmons Foods 2013 - 2013
Wilbur Smith Associates September 2009 - January 2012
CDMSmith 2007 - 2012
Honeywell June 2006 - April 2007
Eaton Automotive April 2004 - June 2006
Eaton Corporation December 1987 - April 2004
Skills
Organizational Behavior..., Change Management, International Relations, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational..., Conflict Negotiation, Certified Lominger..., Epic DiSC Facilitator, Public..., Qualified Project..., Management Consulting, Executive Development, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, 8-D, Organizational Behavior, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Human Resources, Training, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Negotiation, Recruiting, Project Management, Program Management, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Talent Management, HRIS, Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Communication
Western State College
Simmons Foods November 2009 - Present
Simmons Foods January 2006 - November 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Oracle Applications, Food Industry, Accounting Applications, Sales, Payroll, Food, Purchasing, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, HACCP
Education
Custer County High School
Pueblo Community College
Olivet International Inc. November 2012 - Present
Olivet International May 2009 - October 2012
Borders November 2008 - June 2009
Simmons Foods May 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Product Development, Logo Design, Photoshop, Advertising, Web Design, Typography, Painting, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Layout, Packaging
Education
University of Arkansas 2006 — 2010
B.F.A., Visual Design
Northstar Battery Company September 2005 - Present
Petit Jean Poultry May 2003 - September 2005
Detroit Tool and Engineering January 1997 - May 2003
Simmons Foods October 1993 - January 1997
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Recruiting, Leadership, Performance Management, FMLA, Labor Relations, Management, Manufacturing, Workforce Planning, Team Building, Organizational..., Payroll, Training, HR Policies, Strategic Planning, Job Descriptions, New Hire Orientations, Succession Planning, Process Improvement, SPHR, Personnel Management, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Operations Management, Onboarding, Employee Handbooks, HRIS, Temporary Placement, Negotiation, Policy, Budgets, Affirmative Action, Interviews, Union Avoidance, Leadership Development, International Business, Coaching, Internet Recruiting, College Recruiting, Compensation & Benefits, Training & Development, Office Administration, Sourcing
Education
University of Arkansas 1985 — 1987
BSBA, Administrative Management
Simmons Foods December 2007 - Present
Tyson Foods September 1990 - November 2007
Purina Mills, LLC (Land O'Lakes, Inc) May 1983 - September 1990
Skills
Food, Team Building, Manufacturing, Product Development, Food Processing, Food Safety, Process Improvement, Food Industry, Strategic Planning, HACCP, Operations Management, Agribusiness, Sales Management, Procurement, International Sales, Strategy, Ingredients, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Food Science, Supply Chain, Consumer Products, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., P&L, 5S, Quality System, Production Planning, Inventory Management, GMP, Meat, Pet Food, Food Service, Food Manufacturing, Quality Assurance
Education
University of Arkansas 1979 — 1983
Bacholar of Scientce, Agriculture Business/Animal Science
Illes Seasonings & Flavors November 2011 - Present
Illes Seasonings & Flavors December 1998 - October 2011
Simmons Foods July 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Food Industry, Ingredients, Food, Food Science, Culinary, Food Service, Culinary Skills, Food Processing, R&D, Product Development, Food Manufacturing, Chef, Food Technology, Menu Development, Gourmet, Catering, Flavors, Food & Beverage, Meat, Frozen Food, HACCP, Food Quality, Sensory Evaluation, Food Safety, Recipes, Restaurants, Sanitation, Sauces, Cuisine
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1993 — 1994
AOS, Culinary Arts
University of Colorado at Boulder 1986 — 1992
BA, Political Science
Simmons Foods April 2014 - Present
Walmart July 2012 - April 2014
Walmart Stores Inc. September 2010 - August 2012
Wal-Mart January 2010 - September 2010
Walmart Stores, Inc. August 2009 - January 2010
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. June 2002 - August 2009
Wal-Mart May 2007 - September 2007
Wal-Mart 2004 - 2005
Wal-Mart 2003 - 2004
Wal-Mart 2002 - 2003
Skills
Change Management, Strategy, IT Governance, Process Engineering, Governance, Vendor Management, IT Strategy, SDLC, Information Technology, Process Improvement, Program Management, Organizational Structure, ITIL, PMO, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Management, Strategic Planning, IT Service Management, Team Management, Software Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Analytics, Leadership Development
Education
Webster University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Masters in Business Administration
University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business 1998 — 2002
MIS, Management Information Systems
SAIC February 2014 - Present
Serco September 2001 - January 2014
Midwest Consulting Group March 2001 - June 2001
Clinical Reference Laboratory March 2000 - March 2001
Simmons Foods 1997 - 2000
Skills
Perl, SQL, Unix, Databases, Database Design, Database Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, Unix Shell Scripting, C#, Integration, Data Warehousing, SSIS, PL/SQL, SSRS, Software Development, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Data Analysis, Data Warehouse..., Project Management, Linux, Red Hat Linux, Web Development, JBoss Application Server, Oracle, T-SQL, Enterprise Architecture, Web Applications, Troubleshooting, MS Project, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1985 — 1987
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
University of Arkansas 1981 — 1985
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Walton Family Foundation June 2008 - Present
Simmons Foods October 1990 - June 2008
Skills
Process Improvement, Microsoft SQL Server, Disaster Recovery, Project Management, IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, SharePoint, Business Intelligence
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Simmons Foods August 2002 - Present
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Industry, Food, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Preventive Maintenance, GMP, Safety Management..., 5S, Food Processing, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Training, Supervisory Skills, Food Science, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Team Building, Supply Chain Management
Education
Autry Vo-Tech 1995 — 1996
Nursing
Billings High School 1983 — 1986
High School Diploma, 9th, 10th and 12th grade
Claremore High School 1984 — 1985
11th grade
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Simmons Foods November 2010 - Present
Silliker March 2009 - February 2010
Consumer Testing Laboratories February 2003 - February 2010
Skills
Food Industry, Food Safety, HACCP, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Food Science, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, Food, Quality System, Process Improvement, Food Microbiology, ISO, Operations Management, GMP, Laboratory, Supply Chain, LIMS, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Poultry, 5S, SAP, Quality Control
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1998 — 2002
BS, Microbiology, General
Badger Meter January 2015 - Present
Badger Meter May 2013 - Present
Simmons Foods 2011 - 2012
Ameristar Fence Co 2007 - 2009
Ameristar Fence Co. 2004 - 2007
War Eagle Industrial 2002 - 2004
Eastech Flow Controls Inc. 2001 - 2002
Badger Meter 1996 - 2000
Badger Meter 1981 - 1996
Skills
5S, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Inventory Management, Six Sigma, Quality System, Project Management, Management, ISO, Facilities Management, Facilitators, Instrumentation, Quality Control, Flow Meters, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Maintenance Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Technical Report Writing, Digital Electronics, Electrical Power, Fluid Power, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Kinematics, Robotics, PLC, Servo Control, Microprocessors, Production Managment, Automation, Electro-mechanical, Calibration, Planned Preventative..., Boilers, Analysis AC / DC..., Data Acquisition and..., Safety, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
Lean Learning Center
Northeastern State University
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Management Supervision
Tulsa Community College
Associates in Applied Science, Electromechanical and Robotics Technology
Simmons Foods December 2011 - Present
Proaji LLC June 2011 - August 2011
Travelodge December 2009 - September 2010
Haus Brewing Company May 2008 - November 2009
Bread Works July 2007 - May 2008
New England Culinary Institute 2000 - 2002
Skills
Food, Food Science, Food Industry, Food Safety, Ingredients, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Food Technology, Food Quality, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development, Culinary Skills, Baking, Cooking, Food Microbiology, Restaurants, Catering, Research, Microsoft Excel, Idea Generation
Education
University of Arkansas 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Food Technology, Agribusiness
New England Culinary Institute 2000 — 2002
Associates of Arts, Culinary
Grapevine Senior High School
Simmons Foods February 2011 - Present
Simmons Foods January 2007 - February 2011
Simmons Foods July 2005 - January 2007
DaySpring Cards 1995 - 2005
Skills
Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Budgets, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Poultry, Marketing, Leadership, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Retail, P&L, Management, Consumer Products, Product Development
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Accountancy
Simmons Foods January 2014 - Present
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. June 2013 - January 2014
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. May 2012 - June 2013
University of Arkansas - Athletics September 2011 - May 2012
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. May 2004 - May 2011
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. January 2004 - May 2004
Skills
Employee Relations, Recruiting, Transportation, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, People Development, Staff Development, Employee Management, Hiring Practices, Human Resources, Hiring, College Recruiting, Onboarding, Logistics, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Cold Calling, Transportation..., New Hire Orientations, Sourcing, Truckload, Applicant Tracking..., Screening, Employee Training, Personnel Management, Talent Management, HRIS, FMLA, HR Policies, Employee Engagement, Internet Recruiting, Building Relationships, Resume Writing, Conflict Resolution
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resource Management
UmarexUSA November 2011 - January 2015
Simmons Foods 2009 - November 2011
OK Foods 2006 - 2008
George's 2005 - 2006
Skills
5S, Continuous Improvement, Food, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Science, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Microbiology, Product Development, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Sensory Evaluation, Research, Team Building
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2003 — 2005
MS, Food Science
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1999 — 2003
BS, Poultry Science
Baldor Electric Company – A Member of the ABB Group October 2013 - Present
Simmons Foods March 2003 - October 2013
Tyson Foods June 2000 - March 2003
Skills
Process Improvement, Training, Human Resources, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, FMLA, Personnel Management, Labor Relations, Leadership Development, Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Management, Succession Planning, Operations Management, Applicant Tracking..., Change Management, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Team Building, Budgets, Organizational..., Recruiting, Continuous Improvement, Employment Law, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Customer Service, Workforce Planning
Education
University of Arkansas 1995 — 1997
M.S., Counseling
University of Arkansas 1990 — 1994
B.A., Political Science
Charleston High School
Simmons Foods May 2015 - Present
Simmons Foods October 2011 - May 2015
Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. April 2006 - October 2011
Simmons Foods 1997 - 2006
Georges Inc. October 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Customer Insight, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Sales Management, SAP, Sales, Retail, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Customer Service, Food, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Forecasting
Education
Remington College 1994 — 1996
Associates in Business, Business Law
University of Arkansas 1993 — 1994
Fayetteville High School
Simmons Foods November 2014 - Present
Saint Francis Health System 2013 - 2015
United Health Group/OptumInsight 2011 - 2013
Moore Care for Women 2008 - 2011
Skills
Hospitals, Software Documentation, Epic Systems, Ambulatory, EMR Training, Healthcare Information..., Instructional Design, Training, Medicare, ICD-9, CPT, Medicaid, Management, Project Management, EMR, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Visio, SnagIt, HIPAA, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Healthcare Consulting, Medical Billing, Customer Service, Public Relations, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training
Education
University of Oklahoma 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Relations
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Simmons Foods July 2013 - Present
Mrs Ropers Pool Boys 2015 - 2015
Skills
Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Management
Education
University of Arkansas 2012 — 2013
Computer Science
Simmons Foods 2001 - Present
Skills
Teamwork, Team Building, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Food Safety, Food Industry
Education
Universidad de El Salvador 1995 — 2000
Simmons Pet Food, Inc April 2015 - Present
Simmons Foods February 2008 - April 2015
Tyson Foods January 2006 - February 2008
Tyson Foods May 2004 - January 2006
Education
Oklahoma State University
Thermo Fisher Scientific August 2014 - Present
Life Technologies April 2013 - August 2014
Life Technologies June 2012 - March 2013
Life Technologies January 2012 - June 2012
Teamwork Athletic Apparel November 2011 - January 2012
Simmons Foods March 2008 - March 2011
Red Bull April 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Microsoft Office, Management, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation, Market Research, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Forecasting, Employee Training, HRIS, Outlook, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Training, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Sourcing, Interviews, HR Policies, Screening, Hiring, Internet Recruiting, Screening Resumes
Education
University of Central Arkansas 2002 — 2005
BBA, Marketing
Mena High School 1999 — 2000
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC August 2012 - Present
Simmons Foods January 2003 - August 2012
George's, Inc. May 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Food Safety, Food Processing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Translation, Labor Relations, Strategic Human...
Education
University of Arkansas 1993 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Minor in Spanish
Simmons Foods June 2015 - Present
University of Arkansas January 2015 - Present
Nottoc Marketing August 2014 - November 2014
Texas Department of Agriculture June 2014 - August 2014
Texas A&M University August 2011 - May 2014
J Allen Carnes for Texas Agriculture Commissioner January 2014 - March 2014
Tractor Supply Company April 2009 - October 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Agriculture, Microsoft Office, Social Media, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Social Networking, Facebook, Marketing, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Teamwork, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Community Outreach, Editing, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Team Building, Training, Agribusiness, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Leadership Development, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Retail, InDesign, Management, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Arkansas 2015 — 2016
Master's Degree, Agriculture Extension, Communication and Technology
Texas A&M University 2010 — 2014
BS, Agricultural Communication/Journalism
SeaStar International May 2013 - May 2014
Simmons Foods May 2012 - April 2013
Center for Food Safety - U of A 2010 - 2012
University of Arkansas 2005 - 2009
Skills
Food Processing, HACCP, HACCP, GMP & SSOP, Better Process Control..., Lean Manufacturing, Internal Quality Auditor, Food Industry, Manufacturing, GMP, Food Science, Food, Food Safety, Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry, Sensory Evaluation, Food Technology, GFSI, Food Manufacturing, Quality System, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Microbiology, Food Quality, Ingredients, Quality Assurance, Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Food Science, Food Safety
Alternative Design Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Alternative Design Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. May 1998 - Present
Alternative Design Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. May 2011 - January 2014
Alternative Design Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. 2009 - 2011
Alternative Design Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Alternative Design Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. 2004 - 2008
Alternative Design Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. 2000 - 2004
Alternative Design Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Duck Club Gallery 1997 - 1998
Simmons Foods 1997 - 1997
Skills
Lifesciences, Technical Support, Product Support, Customer Service, Leadership, Building Long-term..., Culture Development, Strategic Planning, GLP, Marketing, Laboratory, Science, Product Development, Purchasing, Training, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Pharmacology, Immunology, Animal Work, Microbiology, Manufacturing, Animal Husbandry, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Life Sciences, Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1996 — 1999
Business Administration and Management, General
Leadership Benton County 2013 — 2014
Siloam Springs High School 1993 — 1996
Simmons Foods July 2004 - Present
Skills
Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Food, Purchasing, MRP, Food Industry, Production Planning, Personnel Supervision, Supply Chain, Oracle E-Business Suite, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Control, Food Processing
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelor's degree, Agricultural Teacher Education
Simmons Foods January 2011 - Present
Simmons Foods March 2008 - January 2011
Skills
Food Science, Food Industry, Food Processing, HACCP, Food Safety, Food, Food Technology, Product Development, Consumer Products, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, GMP, Cross-functional Team..., Sensory Evaluation, Food Manufacturing, Customer Insight, Quality Assurance, Ingredients, R&D, Meat, 5S, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Team Building, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Research Chefs Association 2013 — 2013
Certified Culinary Scientist (CCS)
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2003 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Food Science, 4.0
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science, 3.6
Simmons Foods January 2012 - Present
Simmons Foods June 2010 - December 2011
Oklahoma State University January 2009 - May 2009
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. July 2006 - November 2007
Godrej June 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Value Stream Mapping, Minitab, FMEA, SAP, Access, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, GMP, Supply Chain..., Operations Management, Oracle, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Production Planning, ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Logistics, Forecasting, HACCP, Demand Planning, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety, Logistics Management
Education
Oklahoma State University 2008 — 2009
M.S., Industrial Engineering
University of Mumbai 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical
Southeast Poultry October 2013 - Present
Simmons Foods March 2007 - November 2012
Simmons Foods July 2006 - March 2007
Simmons Foods November 2005 - July 2006
Simmons Foods May 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Supply Chain, Food Industry, Food, Process Scheduler, Management, Sales, Transportation, Operations Management, Dedicated Professional, Consumer Package Goods, Poultry, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Food Processing, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, HACCP, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Business
L'Oréal June 2014 - Present
Unilever June 2003 - May 2014
Unilever 2003 - May 2014
The Clorox Company 2001 - June 2003
Simmons Foods 1997 - 2000
Arvest Bank 1994 - 1997
Northwest Arkansas Times 1992 - 1994
Hudson Foods, Inc. 1991 - 1992
Skills
Retail, JDA, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Management, Merchandising, JDA Space Planning, Retail Link, Retail Solutions, Tableau, TABS, ACNielsen, RichMix, Gladson, ECRM Marketgate, Prezi, BIG Insight, Microsoft Office Suite..., Dunn-Humby, Weather Trends Intl, The Futures Co, Euromonitor, Geoscape, Spire, Retail Category..., Red Dot Square, US Hispanic Market, Personal Care, Beauty Industry, Spectra, Mintel, Kantar
Education
Dale Carnegie Training 2012 — 2012
Effective Communication & Human Relations
University of Arkansas 1987 — 1991
BA, Journalism
Simmons Foods April 2014 - Present
Frost, PLLC. January 2008 - April 2014
Schlumberger November 2011 - January 2013
E & Y 2006 - 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers 2004 - 2006
Skills
Financial Reporting, IFRS, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, US GAAP, Internal Controls, Auditing, Internal Audit, Forecasting, Financial Statements, Finance, Mergers, Accounting, Management, Budgets, Financial Modeling, CPA, GAAP, Due Diligence, Corporate Finance, Cash Flow, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2001 — 2004
BSBA, Accounting
Simmons Foods June 2001 - Present
Sam's Club January 2001 - June 2001
Skills
Management, Poultry, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Animal Welfare, Project Planning, Forecasting, Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Training, Inventory Control, Planning, Scheduling, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Food Safety, HACCP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Business Planning, Citrix, Oracle Discoverer
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1997 — 2000
B.S., Animal Science
Farmland Foods August 2001 - Present
IBP INC October 2000 - August 2001
Simmons Foods September 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Private Label, Food Service, Food, Inventory Management, Pricing, Retail, Merchandising, Forecasting, Sales, Customer Service, Sales Management, Management, Budgets, Account Management, Marketing, Sales Operations, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, P&L Management, Key Account Development, Grocery, Purchasing, IRI, P&L
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1994 — 1997
B.S. in B.A
Simmons Foods April 2015 - Present
Simmons Foods January 2013 - Present
Dr Pepper Snapple Group March 2010 - January 2013
Unilever January 2008 - March 2010
Unilever September 2005 - December 2007
University of Arkansas May 2001 - August 2005
Skills
Food Science, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Food Processing, HACCP, Consumer Products, R&D, Customer Insight, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development, Product Innovation, Food Technology, Commercialization, HPLC, Manufacturing, Open Innovation, Consumer Behaviour, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Flavors, Food Service, Quality Assurance, Ingredients, Food Chemistry, Dairy, Emulsions, Food Manufacturing, GMP
Education
University of Arkansas 2001 — 2005
BS, Food Science
Simmons Foods May 2009 - Present
Tyson Foods October 2005 - January 2007
Direct Energy December 2003 - March 2005
Verizon April 1999 - December 2003
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing
Southern Methodist University 2002 — 2004
MBA, Marketing
University of Utah 1997 — 1999
BS, Communication
Simmons Foods September 2010 - Present
Alpharma May 2000 - August 2010
Hoffmann-La Roche May 1994 - May 2000
Education
The University of Georgia 1989 — 1991
MAM, Avian Medicine
Simmons Foods 2008 - Present
Springs Industries 2006 - 2007
CROSSMARK 2004 - 2006
Tyson Foods 1998 - 2004
Skills
Shopper Marketing, Customer Insight, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Food, Marketing, Food Industry, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Retail, Brand Management, Management, Budgets, Team Building, New Business Development, Leadership, Market Planning, Sales, Inventory Management, Trade Marketing, Merchandising
Education
University of Arkansas 1998 — 2000
Business, Marketing Management
Northwest Arkansas Community College 1996 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Gerdau April 2003 - Present
River Valley Paragliding May 2000 - Present
Air Force Reserves June 1990 - June 2010
QualServ Corporation (Federal Coach, AirSystems, Circle R Mfg.) May 1998 - April 2003
Pepper Source September 1997 - April 1998
Simmons Foods September 1994 - August 1997
Skills
Aerospace, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Aviation, Human Resources, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Employee Training
Education
Webster University 1997 — 2000
Masters, Human Resources
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelors, Business Management / Aviation / OSHA
Idabel High School 1986 — 1990
Air Products and Chemicals May 2012 - Present
Marel Stork Poultry Processing 2008 - June 2012
Simmons Foods 2006 - 2008
Tools and More 2000 - 2006
Foster Farms 1996 - 2000
Tyson Foods 1988 - 1996
Education
University of Arkansas 1981 — 1985
B.S., Animal Science
Select Staff August 2014 - Present
USA Tank Sales September 2013 - May 2014
Consumer Testing Laboratories August 2011 - September 2013
Bear Transportation Services 2009 - 2010
Simmons Foods March 2003 - November 2008
Skills
Employee Relations, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, HRIS, Talent Management, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Office, Employment Law, Team Building, Technical Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Change Management, Personnel Management, FMLA, Onboarding, College Recruiting, HR Policies, Job Descriptions, Job Evaluation, Job Fairs, Temporary Placement, Payroll, Training, I-9 Compliance, Internet Recruiting
Education
University of Arkansas 1992 — 1996
Bachelors, Human Resources
Simmons Foods October 2013 - Present
Simmons Foods - Pet Food (formerly Menu Foods) April 2008 - October 2013
Honeywell (formerly Metrologic Instruments) 2000 - 2008
Le Croissant Shop 1996 - 2000
Skills
Purchasing, Category Management, MRP, Procurement, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Materials, Contract Negotiation, Organization, Problem Solving, Packaging, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Analysis, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Weatherford 2014 - Present
Weatherford 2012 - 2014
Weatherford 2011 - 2012
Schlumberger 2008 - 2011
Simmons Foods 2005 - 2007
Skills
Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Forecasting, Finance, Accounting, GAAP, External Audit, Financial Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Accruals, Consolidation, ERP, Project Management, Certified Fraud Examiner, Project Planning, Management, Analysis, Internal Audit, Financial Audits, Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley, Cash Flow, Financial Accounting, IFRS, Financial Statements, Payroll, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Revenue Recognition, Hyperion Enterprise, SAP, JD Edwards, US GAAP, Managerial Finance, Income Statement, Accounts Receivable, Oil/Gas, Hyperion
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
BSBA, Accounting
Sochi State University
Business Administration and Management, General
Simmons Foods September 2001 - Present
Skills
Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Forecasting, HACCP, Food Industry, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Food Processing, Leadership, Talent Management, Food, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management
Education
Oklahoma State University
Simmons Pet Food, Inc November 2014 - Present
Simmons Foods 2008 - Present
Simmons Prepared Foods 2008 - Present
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Food, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, HACCP, Supply Chain Management, Lean Operations, Employee Relations, 5S, Inventory Management, Production Planning, Food Industry, Purchasing, Food Manufacturing, Meat, Food Science, Food Processing, Food Service, Food Technology, Income Statement, Poultry, Frozen Food, Consumer Products, Supply Chain..., Product Development, Wal-Mart, Forecasting, Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, Quality System, GMP, Warehousing, Logistics, Food Packaging, Inventory Control, Demand Planning, P&L
Education
University of Arkansas 1992 — 1998
MS in Ag Economics, Economics / Management
Walmart June 2010 - Present
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. June 2008 - July 2009
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. November 2005 - June 2008
Simmons Foods June 2005 - November 2005
Simmons Foods December 2004 - June 2005
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and Financial Management Services
Simmons Foods March 2015 - Present
The Sustainability Consortium January 2011 - March 2015
Washington County Prosecuting Attorney's Office September 2006 - March 2011
Bassett Law Firm February 2006 - February 2007
Arvest Bank October 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Public Speaking, Negotiation, Crisis Management, Event Planning, Leadership, Teamwork, Research, Strategic Planning, Environmental Awareness, Project Management, Team Leadership, Editing, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Analysis
Education
University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Arkansas 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Education, Communications
Simmons Foods May 2003 - Present
Education
Oklahoma State University 1980 — 1985
Bachelor, Business
Ecolab July 2010 - Present
Simmons Foods March 2003 - March 2010
Tyson Foods September 2000 - March 2003
BCR Foods October 1998 - September 2000
Tyson Foods June 1996 - September 1998
Peterson Industries September 1993 - June 1995
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1986 — 1991
BSA
Superior Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of NWA July 2009 - Present
Eagle Family Foods 2006 - 2008
Simmons Foods 2005 - 2007
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore 1986 — 1989
Simmons Foods August 2010 - Present
Cargill July 1989 - August 2010
Skills
Commodity Risk...
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics
Simmons Energy Solutions, Inc. July 2005 - Present
Simmons Foods 2008 - 2013
Farm Credit Services July 1983 - May 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Employee Relations, Food, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Customer Service, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Food Safety, Food Industry, Budgets, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing
Education
University of Arkansas at Monticello 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture Business
Benton High School 1973 — 1977
Simmons Foods October 2012 - Present
Simmons Pet Food September 2006 - October 2012
Simmons Foods January 2006 - August 2006
Skills
JD Edwards, Concept 5, IQS, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Product Development, Production Support, Quality Assurance, Product R&D, Product Formulation, Research, HACCP, Customer Service
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Food Science and Technology
Pratt Industries January 2014 - Present
American Foods Group, LLC June 2006 - January 2013
Tri-B Nursery August 2003 - June 2006
Simmons Foods 1994 - 1997
Skills
Financial & Cost..., Forecasting, Accounting, Process Improvement, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Account Reconciliation, Invoicing, Bank Reconciliation, Payroll, SAP, Variance Analysis, General Ledger, GAAP, Internal Controls, Accounts Receivable, Accruals, Financial Accounting, Financial Statements, Managerial Finance, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, Year-end Close, Payroll Taxes, Monthly Close
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
University of Central Arkansas 1985 — 1988
WorkSource, Inc May 2011 - Present
Simmons Foods October 2004 - May 2011
Coldwell Banker October 2004 - January 2007
City of Siloam Springs August 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Recruiting, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Research, Time Management, Management, Leadership, Internet Recruiting
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1998 — 2002
Business Administration and Management, General
Simmons Foods 2013 - 2013
Education
University of Lagos 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Sociology and Anthropology, second class lower division
Simmons Foods September 2001 - Present
Aire Systems March 2001 - August 2001
Bieker Electric June 2000 - October 2000
OK Foods Inc March 1989 - March 2000
Skills
Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Purchasing, Electricians, 5S, Continuous Improvement, HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, Training, Hazardous Materials, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Manufacturing, Construction
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
Trade Schools
University of Arkansas Fort Smith
Simmons Foods June 2015 - Present
Sager Creek Vegetable Company April 2007 - May 2015
Bronson Title August 2006 - March 2007
City of Siloam Springs May 2002 - July 2006
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Organized Multi-tasker, Self-starter, Communication Skills, Works well with a team, Works well individually, Always Willing to Learn, Data Entry, Close Attention to..., Team-oriented, Highly motivated..., Highly detail oriented
Education
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Siloam Springs High School 1994 — 1998
Simmons Foods January 2015 - Present
Maynard Inc August 2008 - December 2014
Malones Cnc Machining Inc January 2009 - January 2010
Aero Industrial Mfg, Inc. January 1996 - January 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Training, Photoshop, Aerospace Manufacturing, Lean Thinking, Theory of Constraints, Sales, Root Cause Problem..., Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Product Innovation, Tooling Design, CNC Programming, Mastercam, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, VBA, Graphic Design, Packaging Artwork, Packaging Machinery, Project Management, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Continuous Improvement
Education
University of Phoenix
Valley Christian High School
Valley Christian High School
Simmons Foods 2014 - 2014
Skills
I'm friendly, I'm a hardworker, fast learner. work..., abd headstrong. I...
Education
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 2004 — 2007
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse