Stepan Company
Industry: Chemical manufacturing company
DescriptionStepan Company is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals headquartered in Northfield, Illinois. The company was founded in 1932 by Alfred C. Stepan, Jr., and has approximately 2,000 employees. It is currently run by his grandson, F. Quinn Stepan, Jr. Headquarters: Northfield, Illinois, United States Founded: 1932 Subsidiaries: Stepan Colombiana de Quimicos SA, TIORCO LLC,
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Stepan Company Employees
Stepan Company December 2013 - Present
Stepan Company April 2012 - December 2013
Stepan Company January 2011 - May 2012
Vantage Oleochemicals June 2008 - January 2011
Uniqema January 2004 - September 2007
Skills
Continuous Improvement, ISO, SAP, Inventory Management, Contract Management, Negotiation, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Training, Sop, Maintenance & Repair, BPCS, Loss Prevention, Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Procurement, Raw Materials, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Program Management, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Materials Management, Six Sigma, Business Process...
Education
DeVry University 2008 — 2012
BS; specializations, Business Administration; Operations Management
Gas Technology Institute March 2015 - Present
Gas Technology Institute March 2014 - March 2015
Stepan Company October 2013 - March 2014
Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc. May 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Chemistry, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Time Management, R&D, Statistics, C#, Java, Analysis, Materials Science, JavaScript, Python, R, VBA, Sports, Data Entry, Critical Thinking, Laboratory, Leadership, Chemistry, Editing, Science, English
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2014 — 2014
Master's Degree, Analytical Chemistry
Loyola University of Chicago 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry (Math Minor)
Flagler Palm Coast High School 2005 — 2009
International Baccalaureate, General Studies
Tosoh Specialty Chemicals USA, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Stepan Company April 2014 - July 2015
Stepan Company December 2010 - April 2014
Stepan Company June 2008 - December 2010
Georgia Southern University 2007 - 2008
Skills
SAP, Access, Minitab, Chemistry, Chemicals, Oil, Gas, Excel, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Relations, Product Development, Word, Materials Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, Oilfield, Petroleum, Microsoft Word, Laboratory, Customer Service, Chemical Engineering, Leadership, Technical Presentations, Business Acumen, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Analysis, Management, R&D, Project Management, Marketing
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Georgia Southern University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's of Science, Chemistry
Bluestar Silicones January 2014 - Present
Purdue University October 2010 - Present
Walsh & Associates, Inc. March 2011 - October 2013
Magrabar Chemical Corporation April 2008 - March 2011
Chicago Bancorp November 2003 - February 2009
BP March 2002 - June 2003
Rohm and Haas January 2001 - March 2002
Mallinckrodt November 1999 - February 2001
Stepan Company January 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Sales, Contract Negotiation, Networking, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Relationship..., Team-oriented, Technical Product Sales, Technical Sales..., Value Based Selling, Collaborative Problem..., Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, New Business..., Key Account Management, Sales Growth, Business Networking, Sales Plan, Product Development, Sales Management, Manufacturing, B2B, Leadership, Selling, Sales Operations, Marketing, Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Solution Selling
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2004 — 2007
MBA, Sales & Marketing
Purdue University 1991 — 1996
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc. March 2011 - Present
RoundTable Healthcare Partners June 2010 - March 2011
Norcross Safety Products L.L.C. March 2006 - November 2008
Stepan Company August 1998 - March 2006
Borg-Warner Security Corporation (formerly Borg-Warner Corporation) August 1987 - August 1998
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1986 — 1990
JD, Law
Valparaiso University 1980 — 1984
BA, Sociology/Criminal Justice
Stepan Company January 2015 - Present
Friedericks Lawn & Tree Care Inc. June 2012 - Present
Bulkmatic Transport November 2010 - December 2014
Bulkmatic Transport June 2010 - November 2010
Bulkmatic Transport May 2009 - June 2010
Bulkmatic Transport October 2008 - March 2009
Bulkmatic Transport July 2008 - October 2008
Dynastaff December 2006 - July 2008
Education
Lewis University 2007 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting, 3.9
Governors State University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology / Management, 3.7
KIND July 2015 - Present
KIND June 2013 - Present
Frito Lay July 2008 - June 2013
Stepan Company February 2008 - May 2008
U.S. Cellular Coliseum February 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Strong influence..., Demonstated leadership..., Excellent communication..., Professionalism,..., Ability to manage..., Abilitiy to work in..., Pricing, Training, Leadership, Team Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, Manage Multiple, Integrity, Communication Skills, Forecasting, Logistics, Selling, Team Building, B2B, Key Account Management, Teamwork, Performance Management, Recruiting, Competitive Analysis, Social Influence, Account Management, Management, Marketing, Sales, Sales Operations
Education
Illinois State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Marketing
Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Arb Network Inc. July 2008 - Present
FDIC September 2010 - September 2012
Ryerson June 2007 - June 2008
Solo Cup Company October 2006 - January 2007
Cesario Builders August 2005 - March 2006
Life Time Fitness March 2000 - July 2005
Hub Group November 2001 - June 2003
Molex May 2000 - October 2001
Stepan Company August 1989 - April 2000
Skills
Process Improvement, International Relations, Financial Reporting, Ad Hoc Reporting, Root Cause Analysis, Financial Statement..., Team Building, Trained Credit and..., Database Mining, Conducted..., Quarterly Reporting, Quarterly Reviews, Credit, Financial Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Customer Service, Data Mining, Cash Flow, Portfolio Management, Forecasting, Financial Risk, Management, Due Diligence, Internal Audit, Credit Risk, Accounting, Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Program Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Sales, Executive Management, Strategy, Data Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Payroll, SAP, Cash Management, Banking, Business Process..., Management Consulting, Time Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Modeling, Training
Education
Illinois State University 1980 — 1983
B.S. Degree Obtained, Business Administration
Loyola Academy 1973 — 1977
High School, General High School Curriculum
Stepan Company March 2006 - Present
Douglas Richard Ltd. January 1996 - February 2006
FedEx January 1982 - April 1996
Skills
Management, Process Improvement, Training, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Materials Management, Supply Management, Shipping, Inventory Management, Excellent customer...
Education
.. 1995 — 1998
Harper College 1982 — 1985
Associate's degree, Materials Managemnet
Broadwind Energy July 2014 - Present
Pettibone, LLC August 2011 - July 2014
ThyssenKrupp September 2008 - August 2011
Chromcraft Revington, Inc January 2008 - August 2008
Hollister Incorporated 2004 - 2007
Stepan Company August 1990 - November 2004
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 1992 — 1994
MBA, Business
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
BS, Industrial Technology/Manufacturing Engineering
Stepan Company September 2015 - Present
Univar June 2014 - September 2015
TechProtocol 2011 - 2012
Al Ahad Engineering 2010 - 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Research, Marketing Effectiveness, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Project Management, Analysis, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Management, Supply Chain
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Industrial Technology and Operations, GPA 3.6
Maharashtra Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Polymers & Plastics Engineering
POPAI September 2014 - Present
Grainger September 2013 - April 2014
Orchard Village 2006 - 2014
VTech September 2012 - August 2013
The Chamberlain Group, Inc February 2007 - July 2012
Portland Cement Association June 2004 - January 2007
Stepan Company November 2000 - June 2004
Applied Financial Management October 1998 - October 2000
GE Capital\FGIC Applied Municipal Network, Inc December 1991 - December 1996
GD Searle 1989 - 1990
Skills
Research Project..., Survey Design, Survey Development, Survey Research, Market Analysis, Database Analysis, Database Management, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Word, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Presenter, Public Speaking, Organizing, Library Science, Secondary Research, Primary Research, Strategy Development, Non-profit Development, Fundraising, Event Planning, Volunteer Engagement, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Intelligence, Customer Insight, Data Analysis, Database Admin, Exit Surveys, Forecasting, Leadership, Market Planning, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Pricing, Product Development, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Project Management, Research, Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Dominican University 2003 — 2006
Masters, Library & Information Science
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1985 — 1989
BS, Marketing
NTHS
BRC and others December 2014 - Present
BRC August 2008 - December 2014
Stepan Company August 1990 - August 2008
Skills
Labor Relations, Human Resources, Recruiting, Union, Negotiation, Golf Courses, Employee Relations, Administration, Training, Hiring, Management, Operations Management, Facilities Management, Team Building, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Microsoft Office
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management and Marketing, 2.5
Albemarle Corporation August 2015 - Present
Albemarle May 2014 - July 2015
Stepan Company August 2013 - April 2014
Bayer Material Science September 2007 - July 2013
Bayer Material Science April 2005 - August 2007
Bayer Material Science February 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Supply Chain Management, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Resin, Product Development, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Chemical Industry, SAP Production Planning, Production Schedules, Project Planning, Polyurethane, Commercialization, Logistics, Demand Management, International Project..., S&OP implementation, Business Strategy, Operational Planning, Manufacturing, Working Capital..., Green Belt, Polymers, Supply Chain..., Change Management
Education
Henley Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy
Franklin Law Group October 2012 - Present
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation March 2008 - October 2012
Law Offices of Samuel P. Nedeau August 2006 - March 2008
Stepan Company October 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Torts, Legal Research, Employment Law, Administrative Law, Real Estate, Corporate Governance, Legal Writing, Prosecution, Real Estate Transactions, Legal Liability, Estate Planning, Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability, Corporate Law, Breach Of Contract, Real Estate License, Appraisals, Home Inspections, Professional Licensure, Homeowner Association..., Licensing, Civil Law, Regulatory Analysis, Construction Law, Qui Tam, RICO, Racketeering, Sailing, Yacht Racing, Courts, Trials, Mediation
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D.
University of Michigan 1999 — 2004
B.A.
DeLaSalle Collegiate 1995 — 1999
Chemplex - Solvay Group September 2013 - Present
Stepan Company April 2006 - February 2013
Stepan Company April 1995 - April 2006
Stepan Company April 1994 - April 1995
Stepan Company April 1985 - April 1994
Stepan Company April 1984 - April 1985
Stepan Company July 1978 - April 1984
Skills
Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Training, Raw Materials, Product Development, Program Management, Factory, Process Engineering, Inspection, Six Sigma, Process Simulation, Polymers
Education
DePaul University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Chemistry, 3.0
Weber High School 1970 — 1974
Stepan Company 1997 - Present
Stepan Company 1997 - Present
Tangibles Salon & Beautique February 2007 - April 2013
Rohm and Haas May 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Hair Care, Beauty Industry, Chemical Engineering, Raw Materials, Hair Cutting, Personal Care, Process Optimization, Hair Extensions, Microsoft Office, Cosmetology, Research, PowerPoint, Process Engineering, HAZOP, Process Simulation, Polymers, Marketing Strategy, Makeup Artistry
Education
Widener University
M.B.A, Business Administration
Drexel University
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company July 2014 - Present
Stepan Company October 2008 - Present
Alcoa September 2006 - September 2008
Pechiney February 2005 - September 2006
Pechiney November 2002 - September 2005
Pechiney March 2000 - November 2002
Air Products and Chemicals December 1996 - March 2000
Air Products and Chemicals September 1992 - December 1996
Air Products and Chemicals November 1989 - September 1992
Skills
Supply Chain, Raw Materials, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Purchasing, Management, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation
Education
Heriot-Watt University 1987 — 1988
Master of sciences, Chemistry
Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Lille 1985 — 1988
Chemical Engineer, Chemistry
Ecole nationale supérieure de chimie de Lille 1985 — 1988
Ingénieur, Chemistry
Stepan Company January 2015 - Present
Stepan Company April 2011 - January 2015
Stepan Company June 2011 - January 2013
Stepan Company June 2008 - March 2012
Stepan Company June 2008 - October 2008
Stepan Company May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
SAP, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Chemistry
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2004 — 2008
a B.S, Chemistry; Industrial Psychology
Stepan Company August 2014 - Present
Stepan Company January 2013 - August 2013
Stepan Company 2009 - February 2013
Cognis Corporation (now BASF) February 2004 - 2009
Cognis Corporation (Formerly Henkel) June 1987 - February 2004
Stepan Company June 1982 - June 1987
Skills
Surfactants, Coatings, Chemical Engineering, Resin, ISO, Operational Excellence, Process Improvement, Chemical Process..., Emulsions, Procedure Development, Batch Processing, Vacuum Distillation, Quality Investigations, Acrylic Polymers, Thin Film Distillation, Polyamide, Chemical Operator..., Stable Operations, SAP, Steam Boilers, Procedure Review, Employee Training, Process Engineering, Polymers, Raw Materials, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, R&D, Manufacturing
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1978 — 1982
BSChE, Minor in Environmental Engineering
Dordt College 1977 — 1978
Stepan Company January 2015 - Present
Dart Container (formerly Solo Cup Company) May 2008 - December 2014
Larsen Law Firm May 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Employment Law, Contract Negotiation, Training, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Legal Advice, Legal Compliance
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law
James Madison College at Michigan State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts, Social Relations; International Relations
Stepan Company June 2015 - Present
Reckitt Benckiser November 2013 - May 2015
Press Ganey Associates August 2012 - August 2013
The Deratany Firm November 2011 - August 2012
Rush University Medical Center September 2011 - December 2011
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago May 2011 - August 2011
Health Justice Project January 2011 - August 2011
Ronald Tuttleman, M.D. September 2009 - July 2010
Coral Springs Medical Center August 2009 - December 2009
Digestive Care February 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Policy, Westlaw, HIPAA, Healthcare, Editing, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Intellectual Property, Research, Medicare, Employment Law, Litigation, Public Speaking
Education
Loyola University Chicago School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Health Law
Florida Atlantic University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Health Services, major in Health Administration, Cum Laude
Magna Powertrain March 2015 - Present
Magneti Marelli Cofap February 2011 - July 2014
ArvinMeritor Ride Control /Gabriel North America May 2002 - October 2010
GE Plastics (current SABIC) March 2000 - December 2001
Glotrax Polymers Inc August 1998 - March 2000
Stepan Company January 1996 - December 1997
Cia Nitro Química Brasileira September 1993 - December 1995
Oxypar March 1992 - July 1993
Oxiteno June 1988 - January 1992
Ciba-Geigy December 1985 - April 1988
Skills
Automotive, Negotiation, Vehicles, Engineering, Kaizen, Quality Assurance, Sales, APQP, Lean Manufacturing, Plastics, Six Sigma, TS16949, PPAP, Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Logistics, 5S, Automotive Aftermarket, Pricing, Management, Start-ups, New Business Development, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Product Development, FMEA, Budgets, Automotive Engineering, ISO/TS 16949
Education
Fundação Getulio Vargas 1982 — 1984
MBA, Executive MBA
Universidade Estadual de Campinas 1975 — 1979
Chemical Engineer, Engineering
Curtin Law, LLC 2010 - Present
Chicago Legal Aid Bureau December 2009 - Present
Prairie State Legal Services December 2007 - Present
Stepan Company September 2003 - April 2010
Stepan Company January 1999 - August 2003
Stepan Company July 1982 - December 1998
Skills
Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, GMP, Legal Writing, Family Law, Six Sigma, Management, Legal Assistance, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Process Improvement, Legal Research, Mediation, Courts, Litigation Support, Guardianship
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2003 — 2007
JD, Law
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 1997 — 1999
MBA
Fairleigh Dickinson University
BS, Chemistry
Stepan Company August 2014 - Present
ExxonMobil August 2013 - August 2014
ExxonMobil September 2011 - August 2013
ExxonMobil July 2009 - September 2011
Skills
Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Inspection, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Educational Leadership, Technical Presentations, Search & Rescue, PADI Divemaster, B31.3, Section 8, Fitness for Service, Microsoft Office, Reliability Engineering, Reliability Centered...
Education
Duke University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering and Material Science
B. Braun Medical June 2015 - June 2015
Syngenta June 2014 - June 2014
Stepan Company June 2013 - June 2013
Hewlett-Packard August 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, MS Office, Process Control, MS Excel, Mathematics, MS Powerpoint, Geography, MS Word, Materials Science, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
The International School of Penang (Uplands) 2010 — 2012
IB Diploma, 27 points
Global Indian International School, Singapore 2006 — 2010
O-Levels, CBSE, 80% Overall
Stepan Company June 2012 - Present
Ball Corporation February 2006 - January 2009
Boeing March 1998 - January 2002
McDonell Douglas Aircraft Company July 1988 - March 1998
Skills
Purchasing, Puchasing Management, Materials Management, Supply Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, SAP, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Logistics, Software Documentation, Six Sigma, Contract Management, Vendor Management, ERP, Strategic Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Sourcing, Process Engineering, Supply Chain Management
Education
Drake University 1975 — 1979
BA
National Safety Council November 2014 - Present
Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. September 2013 - October 2014
Rosalind Franklin University January 2004 - August 2013
Rosalind Franklin University January 2004 - August 2013
Stepan Company December 1998 - November 2003
Unilever HPC 1996 - 1998
Helene Curtis 1987 - 1998
Unilever / Helene Curtis 1987 - 1998
Skills
Chemistry, R&D, Science, Research, Data Analysis, Microbiology, Process Improvement, Training, Microsoft Office, Analytical Chemistry, Public Speaking, Environmental Compliance, Teaching, PowerPoint, Environmental..., Molecular Biology, Occupational Health, Microsoft Word, EHS, Laboratory, Environmental Awareness, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Industrial Hygiene, Management, Animal Models, Higher Education
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1990 — 1995
Masters in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
Illinois State University 1979 — 1984
B.S. Chemistry, English minor
Stepan Company August 2013 - Present
Brown-Forman March 2012 - May 2013
DuPont August 2009 - May 2011
University of Kentucky August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Aspen Plus, Process Engineering, Pilot Plant, Leadership, Honeywell DCS, P&ID, Thermodynamics, Surfactants, Sulfonation, Safety, Hazardous Material..., HAZOP, Management of Change, Project Management, Public Speaking, Project Engineering, Research, Fluid Dynamics, Separations, Chemical Industry, Visual Basic, Statistics, Material Flow Analysis, Statistical Process..., Mass Transfer, Probability, Chemical Engineers, Hazardous Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, R&D, Emissions Control, Beverage Industry
Education
University of Louisville 2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Eastern Kentucky University 2006 — 2007
Dow Corning July 2011 - Present
Stepan Company November 2006 - July 2011
Pratt & Whitney December 2004 - October 2006
Abbott October 2004 - December 2004
Abbott March 2000 - October 2004
Abbott February 1998 - March 2000
Abbott April 1995 - February 1998
Abbott May 1994 - April 1995
Manley Plumbing & Heating INC. 1991 - May 1994
Skills
Process Safety..., Root Cause Analysis, Management of Change, Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Accident Investigation, Process Safety, Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis, Hazard Recognition, Industrial Safety, Safety Management..., Ergonomics, Behavior Based Safety, Occupational Health, HAZOP
Education
Illinois State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Health
Schuetz Container Systems, Inc. January 2013 - Present
Sensient August 2011 - January 2013
Stepan Company September 1995 - August 2011
Skills
Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., Raw Materials, Additives, Analytical Chemistry, Project Management, Chemical Engineering, Business Development, Sales Operations, Quality Assurance, Market Development, Polymers, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Management, Chemical, R&D, Ingredients, Market Analysis, Chromatography, Organic Chemistry, Key Account Management, Customer Service, HPLC, Product Development, Coatings, Technology Transfer, Flavors, Adhesives
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1999 — 2002
Master of Science (MS), Organic Chemistry
University of Rochester 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's of Science (BS), Chemistry
Newark Academy 1987 — 1991
Univar January 2015 - Present
Rust-Oleum September 2011 - November 2014
ARCADIS March 2009 - September 2011
Shaw E&I June 2003 - March 2009
Stepan Company June 1997 - June 2003
Waste Management June 1996 - June 1997
Anomatic Corp. June 1990 - June 1994
Amoco Oil June 1988 - June 1990
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental..., Water, Remediation, Project Management, Environmental Consulting, Environmental Awareness, Management, Sustainability, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, MS Project, Cross-functional Team..., Risk Assessment, Occupational Health, EHS, ISO 14001
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1994 — 1996
Master's degree, Environmental Engineering
University of Houston 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company December 2012 - Present
Stepan Company January 2009 - November 2012
Stepan Company January 2007 - December 2008
Croda Uniqema September 2004 - December 2006
Nalco Company February 2003 - August 2004
Nalco Company March 1997 - February 2003
Baxter Laboratories April 1996 - March 1997
Black & Veatch September 1991 - March 1996
Skills
Total Cost of Ownership, Strategic Sourcing, Raw Materials, Supply Chain, Procurement, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Contract Management, Strategy, Negotiation, Sourcing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2001
MBA, Finance/MIS
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1991
MS, Environmental/Civil Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology 1985 — 1989
BS, Chemistry
Stepan Company September 2005 - Present
Stepan Company June 2002 - September 2005
Stepan Company January 2000 - June 2002
Stepan Company June 1996 - January 2000
Stepan Company April 1991 - June 1996
Stepan Company June 1987 - April 1991
ANGUS Chemical April 1986 - June 1987
FMC August 1983 - April 1986
Skills
Research, Product Development, Chemical Engineering, R&D, Raw Materials, Process Simulation, Laboratory, Chemistry, Manufacturing, Organic Synthesis, Personal Care, Surfactants, Organic Chemistry, Ingredients
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1978 — 2003
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Harvard Business School 2002 — 2002
Certificate, Advanced Management Program 162
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1975 — 1978
B.A., Chemistry
Northwestern University 1974 — 1975
Chemistry
McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP 2001 - Present
Stepan Company 2000 - 2001
Stepan Company 1999 - 2000
Skills
Medicinal Chemistry, Medical Devices, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, Patents, Intellectual Property, Organic Chemistry, Patent Litigation, Licensing, Prosecution, Pharmaceutical Industry, Due Diligence, Formulation, Polymers, Client Counseling, Patent Prosecution, Patentability, Litigation, Technology Transfer, Corporate Law, Lifesciences, Patent Applications, Appeals, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Invention, Copyright Law, Cyberlaw, Registered Patent..., R
Education
The John Marshall Law School 1996 — 1999
J.D., Cum Laude, Patent Law
Northwestern University 1989 — 1992
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Northwestern University 1989 — 1990
M.S., Organic Chemistry
Eastern Illinois University 1985 — 1989
B.S., Organic Chemistry/Biology
Griffin
Stepan Company January 2015 - Present
Stepan Company December 2010 - Present
The Dow Chemical Company August 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, R&D, Molecular Biology, Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Purification, Organic Chemistry, NMR, Protein Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, UV/Vis, Protein Purification, GLP, Gel Electrophoresis, Biotechnology, Product Development
Education
Georgia State University 2000 — 2005
Ph.D., Microbiology
Presidency College 1995 — 1997
Zoology
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Certification, Shaping Innovation Leaders
Pons Pharma, Inc January 2010 - Present
Rockwell Business Consulting, LLC September 2003 - Present
ABR, LLC September 2000 - August 2003
Stepan Company June 1979 - August 2000
Stepan Company January 1995 - January 1998
Skills
FINRA Dispute..., Licensing, Management Consulting, Business Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1988 — 1990
MBA
Illinois Institute of Technology 1980 — 1986
MS Chemical Engineering
Purdue University 1975 — 1979
BS in Chemistry
Stepan Company May 2014 - Present
Advanced Filtration Systems Inc. July 2012 - April 2014
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Industrial Hygiene, EHS, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Materials, Hazard Recognition, Accident Investigation, Hazardous Waste..., Ergonomics, Risk Assessment, Inspection, HAZWOPER, Waste Management, Safety Management..., Construction Safety, Workplace Safety, Environmental Health, ISO 14001, Behavior Based Safety, Safety Auditing, Emergency Management, Safety Training, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Auditing, Process Safety, Process Improvement, Sustainability, Data Analysis, Indoor Air Quality, Root Cause Analysis, Chemical Safety, Auditing, Hazardous Materials..., Exposure Assessment, Public Health, Pollution Prevention, Sampling, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Dakota Software, SafeStart, SafeStart Training, SafeStart Trainer, Dakotasoft, Incident Investigation, Hazard Identification
Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2010 — 2012
Master’s Degree, Work Environment, 3.885
Illinois State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Health, Environmental Studies, 3.96
Quality Inn January 2013 - Present
CDW November 2009 - January 2013
W.W. Grainger March 2009 - November 2009
Stepan Company April 2007 - March 2009
Deluxe Media Services 1990 - 2007
Skills
Detail Orientation, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, Shipping, Materials Management, Analysis, Maptitude, Management, Pricing, Contract Management, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Negotiation, Project Management, Customer Service, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management
Education
Harper College 2000 — 2002
Associate, Accounting
Gujarat University 1983 — 1987
Master Of Commerce, Accounting & Costing
Emerald Performance Materials July 2012 - Present
Stepan Company June 2011 - July 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2009 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago July 2009 - May 2011
Western Washington University September 2007 - June 2009
Western Washington University September 2007 - June 2009
Samuel Simmons Memorial Hospital June 2007 - August 2007
Fikse USA, Inc. November 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Organic Chemistry, NMR, Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Gas Chromatography, NMR spectroscopy, Analytical Chemistry, GC-MS, Spectroscopy, IR, HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, Chromatography, Research, R&D, UV/Vis, TLC, Science, Characterization, Purification, Column Chromatography, UV, Wet Chemistry, Distillation, Vacuum Distillation, Polymer Chemistry, Titration, Differential Scanning..., FTIR, Catalysis, ChemDraw, UV-Vis, GC/MS, Analytical Techniques, TGA, Protein Chemistry, LC-MS, Electrochemistry, Formulation, Chemicals, Thermodynamics, Chemical Process..., Reactor, Innovation Development, Organization, Leadership, Polymers, Chemical Engineering, NMR Spectroscopy
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2009 — 2011
MS, Chemistry
Western Washington University 2006 — 2009
BS, Chemistry
Green River Community College 2004 — 2006
none, Science
Carolinas HealthCare System June 2015 - Present
UNC Charlotte May 2014 - May 2015
Bluestar Silicones August 2013 - February 2014
Stepan Company June 2012 - September 2012
Charlotte Swim and Racquet Club June 2009 - September 2011
Furman University May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Research, Strategic Planning, Project Management, PowerPoint, Editing, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Public Relations
Education
Furman University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Charlotte Catholic High School 2004 — 2008
MACE LLC September 2008 - Present
Stepan Company November 2010 - April 2011
Monsanto September 2009 - July 2010
Monsanto May 2007 - September 2009
Allsteel Corporate Site May 2006 - May 2007
Pella Corporation December 2005 - May 2006
Pella Corporation May 2004 - December 2005
Sealants Research and Technology May 2002 - August 2002
PPG Industries May 2001 - August 2001
PPG Industries Coatings Division May 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Quality System, Management, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Leadership, Validation, Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis
Education
The George Washington University 2011 — 2013
Masters, Business Administration
Hampton University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Chemical Engineering
The University of Chicago
Thomas W. Harvey High School
Ambitech Engineering September 2012 - Present
Stepan Company November 2004 - September 2012
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Dispute Resolution, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, eSourcing, Intellectual Property, Energy
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2008 — 2011
JD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA
Howard University 1991 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company July 2014 - Present
Stepan Company July 2011 - July 2014
Elmhurst Symphonic Orchestra September 2010 - June 2011
Various Firms August 2005 - March 2009
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Analysis, Inventory Management, Market Research, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Time Management, Logistics
Education
Elmhurst College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Finance/Economics
CONVERSA 2010 — 2010
Spanish
Flextronics 2014 - Present
Kenall Lighting April 2013 - June 2014
KubeTech Custom Molding Inc February 2006 - March 2013
Iris August 2004 - February 2006
Stepan Company January 1998 - January 2004
Zeller Plastik January 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Production Planning, MRP, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Kanban, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, SMED, Supply Chain, Warehousing, TPM, Plastics, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Inventory Management, Baan, SAP, JIT, Materials Management, Six Sigma, Logistics, ISO, Materials, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Packaging
Education
Harper College
Business/Commerce, General
Harper College
general business
Joliet Junior College January 2014 - Present
Rhino Glass & Window July 2008 - Present
American Chemical Society 2012 - 2014
Governors State University June 2010 - August 2010
Joliet Public Schools August 2005 - July 2006
Stepan Company 1998 - 2002
Cognis Colombia former Henkel 1996 - 1998
Bavaria former Leona Brewery July 1996 - March 1997
Skills
HPLC, UV/Vis, Chemistry, Marketing, Process Engineering, Project Management, Materials Management, Negotiation, Spanish, Data Analysis, Research, Chromatography, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Water Treatment, Environmental Awareness, Gas Chromatography
Education
Governors State University 2008 — 2011
M.S Science, Analytical Chemistry
Lewis University 2004 — 2004
M.B.A
Universidad de Los Andes 1999 — 2000
Marketing Specialist, Marketing
Universidad de América 1990 — 1995
Chemical Engineer, Engineering
Magna International-Mississauga Seating Systems October 2014 - Present
Magna International-Mississauga Seating Systems January 2013 - October 2014
Stepan Company July 2011 - January 2013
Hologic Inc. June 2010 - July 2011
Johnson Controls Automotive December 1993 - June 2010
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, MRP, Materials Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Inventory Management, Product Development, Negotiation, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Management, Engineering, Quality System, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Shipping, Microsoft Office, Validation, Kaizen, Purchasing, Customer Service, Medical Devices
Education
Humber College 2007 — 2011
Supply Management, Supply Chain
Humber College
Stacey Greenhill Consulting LLC May 2013 - Present
Self-employed 2013 - Present
Stepan Company 1982 - 2013
Skills
Compositional analysis..., NMR spectroscopy, Chemistry, Laboratory, NMR, Organic Chemistry, Surfactants, Formulation, Analytical Services, Autotitrator, Colorimeter, Moisture Analysis, Analytical R&D, Analytical Methods..., Method Transfer, Analytical Chemistry, Impurities, REACH Compliance, Gas Chromatography, Titration, Oleochemicals, Formulation Chemistry, Detergents, Soaps, Bath & Body Products, Shampoo, Fatty Acids, Biodiesel, Karl Fisher, UV/Vis, HPLC, Chromatography, Emulsions, R&D, Polymers, Raw Materials, Product Development
Education
Drake University 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry
Harper College
Continuing Education, Web design, student-at-large, social media for business
The Kraft Heinz Company September 2014 - Present
Hillshire Brands (Spin-off from Sara Lee) January 2013 - September 2014
Sun Chemical July 2011 - January 2013
Sara Lee February 2010 - July 2011
Sara Lee June 2008 - February 2010
USG Corp November 2006 - June 2008
Stepan Company March 2003 - November 2006
Stepan Company May 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Supply Chain, SAP, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, S&OP, Consensus Building, Trend Analysis, Demand Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2003 — 2006
MBA, Finance & Marketing
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Business Process Management & Operations Management
Stepan Company August 2013 - Present
Stepan Company February 2011 - August 2013
KPMG September 2009 - February 2011
KPMG September 2006 - September 2009
KPMG April 2005 - September 2006
Pepper Construction Company July 2001 - April 2005
KPMG August 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Auditing, Internal Audit, Accounting, US GAAP, Financial Audits, Sarbanes-Oxley, External Audit, GAAP, Big 4, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, IFRS, SEC filings, COSO
Education
Illinois State University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Unilever February 1996 - Present
Helene Curtis Inc. September 1992 - February 1996
Stepan Company May 1988 - September 1992
Skills
Product Development, Personal Care, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Chemistry, Hair Care, Surfactants, Formulation, R&D, Market Development, Commercialization, Raw Materials, Product Innovation, GMP, Customer Insight, FMCG, Innovation Management, Packaging, Ingredients, Global Marketing, Cosmetics, P&L Management, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1992 — 1995
MBA, Finance
Illinois State University 1983 — 1988
BS, Chemistry, Business Administration
Stepan Company October 1979 - Present
Montgomery Ward July 1977 - October 1979
Montgomery Ward July 1976 - July 1977
Skills
Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Labor Relations, HRIS, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1984 — 1986
MBA, Human Resources
University of Notre Dame 1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
South Bend LaSalle High School 1967 — 1971
High School Degree, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
St. John the Baptist Grade School 1959 — 1967
Elementary School
Winsert, Inc. September 2013 - Present
United Technologies June 2012 - September 2013
Stepan Company November 2008 - June 2012
Praxair, Inc. September 2004 - November 2008
Bechtel Corporation August 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Leadership, R&D, Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, PowerPoint, Sales, Pricing, Project Planning, Negotiation, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Budgets, Sales Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Office, Analysis, New Business Development, Contract Management, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing
Education
Gonzaga University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Motorola Solutions, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Motorola, Inc. May 2008 - January 2011
Motorola Inc. September 2006 - May 2008
Motorola (Networks & Enterprise) September 2005 - September 2006
Motorola (Energy Systems Group) November 1999 - September 2005
Stepan Company February 1990 - November 1999
Skills
Business Process..., Software Implementation, ClearCase, Technical Leadership, PMP, SDLC, Software Project..., Integration, Requirements Analysis, Vendor Management, Requirements Gathering, PMO, Program Management, CMMI, Business Analysis, IT Management, Resource Management, ITIL, Cross-functional Team..., Project Portfolio..., Requirements Management, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, MS Project, Business Process..., Software Development, Project Management, Oracle E-Business Suite, Business Process, Solution Architecture, Business Requirements, Project Delivery, SOA, Oracle Fusion Middleware, Oracle SOA Suite, webMethods, Oracle, ERP, Analysis, Visio, Testing, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Architecture, Business Intelligence, Management, Oracle Applications, Data Warehousing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1985 — 1988
BS In Business, Major: Computer Management; Minor: Psychology
ITSM Academy
ITIL Foundation Certification, IT Service Management
The George Washington University - School of Business
Master's Certificate, Project Management
The George Washington University - School of Business
Professional Certificate, Business Analysis
Edward Don & Company March 2014 - Present
Stepan Company January 2012 - March 2014
Moraine Valley Community College July 2010 - February 2012
Sapa Extrusions Inc July 2008 - January 2012
Ecolab, Inc. June 2001 - July 2007
Enesco 1997 - 1998
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Transportation..., Logistics Management, Supply Chain..., Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Customs Regulations, Warehousing, Materials Management, Strategic Sourcing, Shipping, Supply Chain Operations, 3PL, Freight, Supply Management
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2006 — 2007
MS, Supply Chain Management
Elmhurst College 1998 — 2004
BS, Logistics & Transportation Management
Pilgrim's December 2014 - Present
Robert Half Finance & Accounting August 2014 - December 2014
JW Aluminum August 2011 - March 2014
JW Aluminum August 2011 - November 2012
Stepan Company February 2010 - August 2011
Rova Farms Resort, Inc. November 2007 - November 2010
Rhodia, Inc. March 2007 - July 2007
International Paper (formerly Temple Inland) 2005 - 2006
Temple-Inland 2001 - 2005
Rod Ryan Automotive, DBA Open Road BMW July 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cost Reduction, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, SAP, Access, Accounting, Excel, JD Edwards, Customer Service, SOX, PowerPoint, Planning, Word, Team Management, Analysis, Internal Controls, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Audit, Vendor Relations, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, Data Analysis, Budgets, Quality Assurance, Management, Training, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Georgian Court University 2004 — 2007
BS - Accounting, MBA, Accounting
Ocean County College 2002 — 2004
AS - Business Administration, Business and Accounting
Stepan Company February 2014 - Present
Stepan Company April 2009 - January 2014
Stepan Company September 2006 - April 2009
Stepan Company July 2003 - September 2006
Stepan Company August 1999 - August 2003
Ace Hardware June 1996 - July 1999
Stepan Company January 1991 - June 1996
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, SAP, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Market Development, Operational Excellence, Inventory Management, Strategy, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Transportation, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Financial..., Management
Education
Illinois State University
BS, Business Administration
Stepan Company January 2015 - Present
Stepan Asia Pte Ltd - Singapore August 2010 - December 2014
Stepan Company November 2007 - August 2010
Stepan Company August 2005 - November 2007
Stepan Company August 2004 - August 2005
Stepan Company March 2000 - August 2004
Clean Harbors 1998 - 2000
Skills
Additives, Surfactants, Management, Manufacturing, R&D, Adhesives, Leadership, Strategy, Personal Care, Polymers, CRM, Market Development, Six Sigma, Product Development, Process Improvement, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Chemical Engineering, Sales Management, Chemical, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., B2B, Business Development, Project Management, Coatings, Contract Negotiation, Polyurethane, Commercialization, Chemical Industry, Resin, Raw Materials, Chemistry, Key Account Management, International Business, Process Optimization, Process Engineering, Plastics, Polymer Chemistry, Continuous Improvement, Market Analysis, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, International Sales, Marketing
Education
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - School of Business and Management 2006 — 2008
MBA, International Executive MBA Program
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2006 — 2008
MBA, Management
Tel Aviv University 2007 — 2007
MBA, Kellogg Recanati School of Business
St. Norbert College 1994 — 1998
Bachelors, Chemistry
Onalaska High School 1990 — 1994
Kinder Morgan January 2014 - Present
Chemplex Advanced Materials, LLC January 2012 - November 2013
The Lubrizol Corporation October 2010 - January 2012
The Lubrizol Corporation April 2002 - October 2010
Chemron Corporation January 1994 - April 2002
Stepan Company January 1990 - December 1993
Koppers Inc. June 1980 - December 1989
Skills
Coatings, Process Engineering, Polymers, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Petroleum, Process Improvement, Chemistry, Product Development, 5S, Factory, Engineering, Operations Management, Strategy, Logistics, Quality Management
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1980 — 1983
Masters in Business Administration, Business Economics
Wayne State University 1979 — 1980
None, Masters in Business Administration
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1970 — 1974
BS, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company October 1995 - Present
Mobil Oil, Joliet Refinery June 1991 - September 1995
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1987 — 1995
Stepan Company May 2012 - Present
Stepan Company September 2010 - April 2012
Kimberly-Clark Corporation August 2008 - March 2011
Peace Corps January 2006 - April 2008
Kimberly-Clark January 2000 - January 2006
Lotus Papers April 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Materials, Design of Experiments, Training, Kaizen, 5S, Budgets, Testing, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Start-ups, Quality System, Chemical Engineering, GMP, Root Cause Analysis, R&D, Supply Chain Management, Process Simulation, Process Optimization
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1996 — 1999
MS, Pulp and Paper Science
Institute of Paper Science and Technology 1996 — 1998
MS, Pulp and Paper Science
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1992 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Tate & Lyle September 2012 - Present
Alberto Culver, now part of Unilever (May 2011) January 2010 - July 2012
Alberto Culver August 2008 - January 2010
JohnsonDiversey November 2007 - August 2008
HA International LLC May 2005 - August 2007
Imagination Confections February 2004 - January 2005
Hollister Incorporated June 1995 - January 2003
Stepan Company June 1989 - June 1995
Witco Corporation February 1987 - May 1989
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Change Management, Negotiation, SAP R/3, Procurement, Purchasing
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1997 — 1999
MBA, Entreprenuership, Management
Northwestern University 1982 — 1986
BS, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company February 1992 - Present
Skills
Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Coatings, Rheology, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Project Management, Analytical Chemistry
Education
Northwestern University 2005 — 2007
Masters of Product Development, Masters of Product Development
Illinois State University 1987 — 1992
Industrial Technology, Polymer Manufacturing
Stepan Company September 2012 - Present
Prime International Trading August 2011 - September 2012
Hallstar September 2007 - May 2011
Skills
Factory, Polymers, Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Raw Materials, Cross-functional Team..., Chemistry
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2002 — 2007
BS, Chemicl Engineering
United Road September 2011 - Present
Stepan Company 2009 - August 2011
Smurfit-Stone 2000 - 2008
McCain Foods February 1993 - September 2000
McCain Foods February 1993 - August 2000
Skills
Rail, Organizational..., Transportation, Intermodal, Trucking, 3PL, Logistics, Fleet Management, Strategic Sourcing, Freight, LTL, Truckload, Ocean, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Transportation..., Supply Chain, Management, Logistics Management, Container, Supply Chain..., Warehouse Management, Strategy, Leadership, ERP, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Shipping
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 1998 — 2000
MBA, Operations Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1978 — 1982
BA, English / Rhetoric
PSEG Power LLC February 2011 - Present
Bostik, Inc. September 2006 - February 2011
Stepan Company July 2000 - September 2006
Education
Drexel University 1998 — 2007
MS, Chemical Engineering
Widener University 1991 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company October 2005 - Present
IIT Research Institute 2003 - 2005
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals/Pharmacia 2002 - 2003
Ferro Pfanstiehl 1992 - 2002
Fujisawa Pharmaceuticals 1990 - 1992
Occusafe Inc. 1988 - 1990
Skills
Industrial Hygiene, Supply Chain, EHS, Manufacturing, Environmental Awareness, Risk Assessment, ISO, Industrial Safety, Environmental Compliance, Ergonomics, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Management..., Hazardous Waste...
Education
Illinois State University
BS, Environmental Health
University of Michigan
MS, Industrial Hygiene
Stepan Company May 2012 - Present
Skills
Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Project Management, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, ERP, Change Management, Manufacturing
Education
Harper College 2011 — 2020
Northwestern University 1979 — 1983
BA
GSK February 2015 - Present
Hance Construction, Inc. May 2014 - February 2015
Stepan Company May 2013 - May 2014
CorePharma LLC January 2010 - May 2013
Covidien 2007 - 2010
NJ Board Of Education 2004 - 2007
Alpharma/Faulding Pharmaceuticals 1999 - 2004
NJ Air National Guard (Foster Wheeler, USA Constructors) 1997 - 1999
Wyeth-Ayerst, Lederle Labs (Foster Wheeler Constructors) 1995 - 1997
Frazier Industrial Company January 1988 - January 1993
Skills
Quality System, Engineering, Project Management, Change Control, Procurement, Project Engineering, Commissioning, Project Planning, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Construction
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor Science, Engineering, Construction & Civil
Stepan Company January 2013 - Present
Stepan Company November 2007 - Present
Stepan Company September 1991 - November 2007
Skills
Additives, Adhesives, Chemistry, Coatings, Key Account Management, Market Development, New Business Development, Organic Chemistry, Personal Care, Polymers, Product Development, R, Raw Materials, Sales
Education
Haverford College 1980 — 1984
BS, Chemistry
Stepan Company
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Chemical Engineering, Polymers, Coatings, Process Engineering, Process Simulation, Lean Manufacturing, Process Control, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Factory, R&D
Education
Gujarat University
BP December 2014 - Present
BP March 2012 - December 2014
BP March 2010 - March 2012
Castrol May 2007 - March 2010
Stepan Company March 2001 - May 2007
Stepan Company March 1998 - March 2001
M&K Chemical Engineering Consultants March 1994 - April 1998
Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) September 1987 - March 1994
Skills
Supplier Management, Procurement, Cost Reduction, Strategic Sourcing, Oil, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Negotiation, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Chemical Engineering, Coaching, Refining, Factory, Supply Management, Spend Management, EPC, Project Engineering, Petroleum, Gas, Inspection, Global Sourcing, Oil/Gas, Petrochemical
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
BS, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company July 1991 - Present
Education
Governors State University 1995 — 1998
MA, Analytical Chemistry
Northern Illinois University 1990 — 1992
Bachelors, Chemisrty
Stepan Company September 2012 - Present
Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. February 2010 - Present
Precision Planning, Inc. January 2004 - June 2008
Skills
Wet Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Microsoft Office, GC/MS, LC-MS, Surfactants, Particle Size Analysis, Lotus Notes, Viscosity, Moisture Analysis, Emulsions, Foamers, Adjuvants, Agrochemicals, FT-IR
Education
The University of Georgia 2010 — 2012
B.S.Chem, Chemistry, 3.3
Gwinnett Technical College 2008 — 2010
Nalco July 2014 - Present
Stepan Company August 2011 - July 2014
Abbott Diagnostics December 2007 - June 2011
Genentech November 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Biotechnology, Design of Experiments, HPLC, Chromatography, Process Simulation, FTIR, Cell Culture, Process Optimization, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Filtration, GC-MS, Chemistry, R&D
Education
University of Washington 2000 — 2005
PhD, Chemical Engineering
East China University of Science and Technology 1990 — 1994
BS, Chemical Technology
Stepan Company January 2010 - Present
Stepan Company April 2005 - December 2009
Stepan Company April 2001 - March 2005
Stepan Company January 1998 - March 2001
Stepan Company September 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Six Sigma Black Belt -..., NMR, Organic Synthesis, Surfactants, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Raw Materials, Design of Experiments, Titration, R&D, Coatings, Emulsions, Formulation, Organic Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Analytical Chemistry, UV/Vis
Education
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1996
M.S., Chemistry
Elmhurst College 1987 — 1991
B.S., Chemisty
SABIC October 2014 - Present
SABIC November 2012 - October 2014
Stepan Company October 2004 - October 2012
Rhodia 1999 - 2004
Skills
Sulfonation, Continuous falling film..., Batch reactions, Vacuum Distillation, Process Optimization, Production Accounting, SAP R/3, Production management, Statistical process..., Statistical Quality..., DMAIC, PHA, Process Safety..., Continuous Improvement, Chemical Engineering, Production Managment, SPC, Quality Control, Process Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Process Engineering, Process Safety, Instrumentation, Project Accounting, Process Simulation, Manufacturing, Polymers, Process Control
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1991 — 1995
BSChE, Chemical Engineering
Kube Tech (formely known as Rexam February 2006 - Present
Rexam February 2006 - Present
Iris August 2004 - February 2006
Stepan Company January 1998 - January 2004
Zeller Plastik January 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Scheduling, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, MRP, SMED, 5S, JIT, Lean Black Belt, ISO 9001:2008 Internal..., Process Scheduler, Iso 9000, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement
Education
Harper College
general business
Stepan Company October 2009 - Present
Fremont Investment & Loan November 2004 - December 2007
Fremont Investment & Loan September 1999 - November 2004
Skilled Care Pharmacy April 1997 - September 1999
Skills
Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Coaching, Human Resources, Technical Recruiting, Leadership, Management
Education
Fullerton College
BP July 2013 - Present
BP April 2012 - July 2013
Wood Group Mustang August 2008 - March 2012
Stepan Company June 2006 - August 2008
NOVA Chemicals 2004 - 2006
Nalco 1987 - 2003
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
B.S., Chemical Engineering
BC Technical, Inc August 2014 - August 2015
Newell Rubbermaid February 2013 - August 2014
Newell Rubbermaid February 2011 - January 2013
Forbo/ HB Fuller April 2008 - February 2011
Stepan Company November 2005 - April 2008
Plainfield Companies September 2000 - January 2004
MSM Solutions 1997 - 2000
Alberto Culver 1992 - 1997
Skills
SAP, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, Access, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Excel, Quantel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Mattec, SEAL (Safety Excellence..., Lean Manufacturing, Finance, Manufacturing, Analysis, General Ledger, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Process Improvement, Budgeting, Continuous Improvement, Management, Microsoft Office, Journal Entries
Education
North Central College 2007 — 2010
MBA, Accounting
DeVry University 2005 — 2007
BS, Accounting
Stepan Company March 2014 - Present
Stepan Company July 2013 - February 2014
Stepan Company September 2010 - June 2013
Stepan Company 2007 - 2010
Skills
Supply Chain, Process Optimization, Process Simulation, Surfactants, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Additives, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Six Sigma, Coatings, R&D, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality System, ISO, Polymers, Design of Experiments
Education
Penn State University 1987 — 1989
BS Chemical Engineer, Chemical/Manufacturing
Georgia Tech
Marlane Graphics, Inc. August 2006 - Present
Pecora Corporation March 2004 - August 2006
Accupac June 2003 - March 2004
Archdiocese of Philadelphia October 2002 - July 2003
Colorcon June 1997 - June 2002
Quaker Chemical March 1991 - June 1997
Stepan Company September 1980 - March 1991
Skills
Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Creative Problem Solving, Logistics Management, Team Leadership, Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Management, GMP, Direct Mail, Master Scheduling, Troubleshooting, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Product Development, Operations Management, Team Building, New Business Development, Budgets, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Account Management, Sales, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Negotiation
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2002 — 2004
Secondary Education
Rider University 1977 — 1980
MBA
Drexel University 1973 — 1977
BS, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company September 2011 - Present
Stepan Company June 2007 - January 2012
Otis Spunkmeyer July 2006 - February 2007
Education
East Carolina University 2002 — 2006
Industrial Distribution and Logistics, Supply Chain
Stepan Company July 2013 - Present
Stepan Company June 2011 - July 2013
Illinois Institute of Technology September 2009 - April 2010
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
BS, Chemistry
Baxter International Inc. 1987 - Present
Stepan Company December 1987 - July 1992
Skills
Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Project Management, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Manufacturing
Education
Dominican Unnivesity 1960 — 1967
MA of Library and Information Science, Library and Information Science
Illinois Institute of Technology 1946 — 1950
Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company
Education
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Weber-Stephen Products LLC March 2014 - Present
ARYZTA LLC April 2012 - March 2014
Fresenius Medical Care October 2009 - April 2012
Stepan Company January 2005 - September 2009
Skills
Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Analysis, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable
Education
DeVry University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Crayola November 2008 - Present
Crayola April 2006 - November 2008
Stepan Company August 2005 - April 2006
Air Products and Chemicals August 2004 - August 2005
Ashland, Inc. January 1994 - August 2004
Skills
Certified Quality..., Six Sigma, DMAIC, SIPOC, C&E, FMEA
Education
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
DeSales University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
Stepan Company January 1991 - Present
Education
Gateway Technical College 1976 — 1978
Associate's degree, Horticultural Science
Stepan Company November 1988 - Present
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Safety, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Polymers, Six Sigma, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Engineering, Process Control, Process Simulation, Lean Manufacturing, Reliability, HAZOP
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Masters of Chemical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company December 2013 - Present
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung November 2011 - October 2013
Tulane University September 2006 - October 2011
Skills
Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography, Polymer Characterization, Polymerization, MALDI-MS, GPC, HPLC, NMR, Polymers, Polymer Chemistry, UV/Vis, Spectroscopy, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Characterization, Organic Synthesis, LC-MS
Education
Tulane University 2006 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemistry
Grove City College 2002 — 2006
BS, Biochemistry
Emory University April 2008 - September 2012
CARE International June 2012 - August 2012
Atlanta Institute of Medicine and Research August 2007 - March 2008
Stepan Company September 2005 - October 2006
ASI Analytical Services, Inc September 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Public Health, Data Analysis, Research, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation
Education
Emory University 2009 — 2012
Master's degree
Gwinnett Technical College 2006 — 2007
Clinical Research Professional Program
University of Kwazulu Natal, 1992 — 1996
Bachelor degree, Biochemistry and Microbiology
Dental Technologies, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Greater La Grange YMCA March 2007 - Present
Stepan Company June 2013 - December 2014
Dominican University September 2009 - May 2012
Skills
Gas Chromatography, Titration, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Wet Chemistry, Ion Chromatography, IR Spectroscopy, Microsoft Office, Chemstation, Microsoft Excel, Chemistry
Education
Dominican University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry