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
Prinova Group February 2013 - Present
Hydrox Laboratories July 2012 - December 2012
Stepan Company April 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Surfactants, Raw Materials, Analytical Chemistry, IR spectroscopy, Wet Chemistry, R&D, IR, Microsoft Excel, FTIR, Titration, USP, Distillation, LIMS, pH meter, GMP, Analytical Techniques, Quality Control, Sop, Laboratory, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Spectroscopy
Education
Lewis University 2007 — 2009
BS, Chemistry
Weber-Stephen Products LLC April 2015 - Present
Stepan Company September 2003 - March 2015
General Electric June 1988 - September 2003
AT&T Microelectronics June 1984 - June 1988
Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Leadership, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, ISO, Engineering
Education
Xavier University - Williams College of Business 1988 — 1990
MBA, Finance
Lafayette College 1980 — 1984
BS, Chemical Engineering
Illinois Wesleyan University August 2012 - Present
Stepan Company May 2015 - August 2015
McGladrey LLP January 2015 - March 2015
Sunset Ridge C.C. May 2008 - August 2014
Skills
Accounting, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Chilled Water, Drinking Water, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Teamwork, Water Softening, Waterfall, Financial Accounting, Alto Flute, Public Speaking, Time Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Research, Social Media, Christian Theology, Coffee Roasting, Hand Knitting, LGBT Rights, Opera, Psychic Readings, Traditional Chinese...
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting
Glenbrook South High School 2008 — 2012
Northwestern University June 2015 - Present
Stepan Company December 2013 - May 2015
Middlebury College May 2013 - August 2013
University of Vermont May 2013 - August 2013
Middlebury College January 2013 - May 2013
Boston University Medical Campus June 2012 - August 2012
Neon Deli January 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Kaleidagraph, ChemDraw, Creative Problem Solving, Communication, Technical Writing, Work Well Independently, Biochemistry, Chemistry, UV/Vis, Organic Chemistry, Laboratory, Protein Chemistry, Analysis
Education
Middlebury College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry, Magna cum Laude
Danish Institute for Study Abroad 2012 — 2012
European Medical Practice and Policy
Université Michel de Montaigne (Bordeaux 3) 2011 — 2012
French Literature and History
Yale University Summer Session 2011 — 2011
Cell Biology
Middlebury College Summer Language School 2010 — 2010
Chinese
Watkinson School 2002 — 2009
Lockheed Martin December 2013 - Present
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire June 2011 - December 2013
Stepan Company June 2013 - August 2013
Best Buy March 2011 - March 2012
US Navy March 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Store Management, Loss Prevention, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Store Operations, Shrinkage, Cashiering, Retail, Diversity & Inclusion, Organizational Behavior, Onboarding, Handle Confidential..., Strongly self-motivated, Multi-Channel..., Critical Thinking, Cultural Diplomacy, Inventory Management, SAP, Teamwork, Leadership, Visio, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Production Planning, APICS, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Management, Six Sigma, Public Speaking
Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 2004 — 2007
Sallie Mae November 2013 - Present
TD November 2012 - November 2013
Bank of America April 2012 - November 2012
Bank of America October 2010 - April 2012
Stepan Company July 2005 - October 2010
Stepan Company January 2003 - June 2005
McMaster-Carr February 2002 - November 2002
Ernst & Young November 1997 - February 2002
Crowe Horwath LLP May 1996 - November 1997
Advocate Health Care September 1995 - May 1996
Skills
Executive Management, Enterprise Risk..., Risk Assessment, Governance, Risk,..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO, Internal Controls, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership Development, Staff Development, Project Management, Internal Audit, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
MBA, Economics, Strategic Management and Marketing Management
Illinois Wesleyan University 1992 — 1996
B.A, Accounting and Economics
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2010 — 2010
Leadership Certification, Human Resource Management Association - Leadership Institute
Stepan Company August 2015 - Present
AFN April 2015 - August 2015
Maven Wave Partners June 2014 - April 2015
International Equipment Solutions November 2008 - June 2014
Vivo Restaurant September 2006 - April 2013
ArtSelect 2004 - 2005
Skills
MCSE, VCP, MCITP-SA, RHCT, VMware ESX, NetApp Filers, Riverbed, MPLS VPN, ShoreTel, Blade Servers, VMware, Virtualization, SaaS, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, SOX Compliancy, Networking, Microsoft Exchange, NetApp, Microsoft Certified..., RHCE, Cisco Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory
Education
Maharishi University of Management 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Science
St. Mary's School 1985 — 1992
High School
Phoenix Business Consulting (PBC) January 2015 - Present
Wise Men Solutions March 2014 - December 2014
Accenture May 2013 - November 2013
The Coca-Cola Company May 2013 - November 2013
CSL Behring January 2006 - May 2013
Fujitsu Technology Solutions (formerly Rapidigm Consulting) January 2005 - February 2006
Stepan Company August 2005 - December 2005
The Hershey Company January 2005 - July 2005
Delphi July 2004 - December 2004
Visteon November 2003 - June 2004
Skills
SAP BW, SAP ERP, Business Intelligence, SAP R/3, ERP, ABAP, SAP, Requirements Analysis, SAP Netweaver, Business Process, IT Strategy, SAP Implementation, Business Analysis, Integration, SD, Data Warehousing, SAP Certified SAP HANA..., SAP Certified SAP BW..., QlikView Development, Data Modeling, SAP BPC, Project Management, Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence, SAP BI, Dashboard, Requirements Gathering, Pre-sales, SAP PP
Education
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 1992 — 1994
MSEE, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kakatiya University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Computers
NAES Corporation October 2008 - Present
Stepan Company June 1991 - August 2008
Olin Corporation February 1980 - January 1991
Skills
Gas, Gas Turbines, Nuclear, DCS, Hydraulics
Education
Joliet Junior College 1980 — 2000
None, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Cave Tech. HVAC 1983 — 1984
Certificate of Completion, HVAC
Joliet West High 1973 — 1977
High School Diploma
Stepan Company August 2014 - Present
Pearson Scott Foresman April 2013 - August 2014
AbbVie January 2013 - March 2013
Abbott Laboratories April 2012 - December 2012
Delivered quality editorial services in Spanish and coordinated translation of textbook manuscripts April 2007 - April 2012
Spanish Language Services March 2006 - April 2009
Stepan Company September 1992 - June 2000
International Trade Club of Chicago October 1991 - August 1992
Iberia Airlines of Spain September 1989 - September 1991
Skills
International Logistics, International Business, Translation, Copy Editing, Customer Service, Foreign Languages, Spanish, Project Management, Proofreading, Editing, Business Development, Marketing, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, CRM, Publishing
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA, Spanish/International Relations
Loyola University of Chicago
MBA, Marketing/International Business
Nicolet High School
Stepan Company July 2014 - Present
Dow Corning July 2011 - July 2014
Colgate Palmolive June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Process Optimization, Chemical Engineering, Design of Experiments, Process Simulation, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Polymers, Minitab, Engineering, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Project Management, Unit Costing, PPAP
Education
Michigan State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Ventana Medical Systems July 2013 - Present
Ventana Medical Systems March 2009 - July 2013
Stepan Company February 2001 - July 2008
Fort James 1997 - 2000
Skills
Administrative..., Lotus Notes, SAP, Visio, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Onboarding, Event Planning, Sales Operations, Leadership, Employee Relations, Software Documentation, Healthcare, Team Building, Concur, Salesforce.com, Human Resources, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Hospitals, Hardware Diagnostics, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Administration, Management, Training
Education
Manchester University 1970 — 1974
RPH INC October 2010 - Present
Fontarome Chemical, Inc. June 2004 - October 2010
Consolidated Community School District 15 March 2005 - June 2007
Cambridge Major Laboratories February 1997 - January 2005
Castrol Industrial North Americal May 1980 - August 1996
Stepan Company May 1976 - May 1980
Nalco August 1973 - May 1976
Monmouth College September 1972 - January 1973
Skills
LC-MS, GMP, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, UV-Vis, Validation, HPLC, cGMP, NMR, GC-MS, Pharmaceuticals, SOP, Instrumentation, UV/Vis, Process Simulation, IR, Sop, Quality Control, Analytical Techniques, Laboratory, Technology Transfer, Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceutical Industry, UV, Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, FTIR, Wet Chemistry, R&D, Cleaning Validation, CAPA, Method Development, 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, GLP, Science, Change Control, Regulatory Affairs, Raw Materials, Pharmaceutics, Assay Development, V&V, Quality Auditing, Mass Spectrometry, Quality System, Analytical Methods..., GPC, Biotechnology
Education
Universiy of Oregon 1972 — 1973
Post Doc, Organic Chemistry
Northern Illinois University 1965 — 1971
MS, PHD, Organic and Physical Chemistry
Loyola University of Chicago 1960 — 1965
B.Sc., Chemistry
St. Procopius Academy 1956 — 1960
High School, English, Physics, Chemistry, Latin etc.
Stepan Company August 2013 - Present
Hospira December 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Procurement, Contract Management, Project Management, SAP, Strategic Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Management, Strategy
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Nielsen Company March 2015 - Present
Nielsen Company September 2014 - February 2015
Nielsen February 2014 - September 2014
Nielsen March 2012 - February 2014
The Nielsen Company September 2010 - March 2012
Stepan Company January 2007 - September 2010
Stepan Company 2004 - 2007
Stepan Company December 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Product Development, Market Research, Leadership, Training, Business Process..., Design of Experiments, Engineering, Black Belt, Project Management, Program Management, Business Process, Segmentation, Operational Excellence, Management, Business Strategy, Operations Management
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1998 — 2000
M.S, Chemistry
Loyola University Chicago
B.S, Chemistry
Eli Lilly and Company September 2015 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company March 2015 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company 2012 - Present
Indiana University September 2010 - May 2012
Stepan Company May 2011 - August 2011
Stepan Company May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Chemistry, Manufacturing, Polymers, Product Development, Coatings, Spanish, Engineering, SPSS, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Teaching, UV
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2008 — 2012
BS, Chemistry
Stepan Company September 2013 - Present
Albemarle March 2013 - September 2013
Albemarle August 2011 - March 2013
Albemarle August 2009 - August 2011
Eli Lilly and Company June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Aspen Plus, Process Engineering, Minitab, Chemistry, Process Simulation, R&D, Engineering, Process Safety, Pilot Plant, Validation, Distillation, PSM, Matlab, Contract Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with Honor, Chemical Engineering
The Microstar Lab March 2015 - Present
Stepan Company September 2013 - February 2015
Dow Microbial Control December 2010 - September 2013
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine June 2004 - December 2010
Skills
Product Launch, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Research, PCR, Technology Due Diligence, Protein Purification, Lifesciences, Due Diligence, Cell Culture, R&D, Biotechnology, Microscopy, Chemistry
Education
Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine 2004 — 2010
Ph.D., Biological Life Sciences
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Business
Certificate, Business for Scientists
Lawrence University 2000 — 2004
B.A., Biology
Mound View High School 1996 — 2000
high school diploma
Thermo Fisher Scientific September 2012 - Present
Stepan Company 2008 - 2009
Mylan Technologies Inc. 2003 - 2007
Chemir Analytical Services 2000 - 2002
Solutia 1998 - 2000
Monsanto 1995 - 1998
Skills
HPLC, UV-Vis, NMR, Surfactants, Pharmaceuticals, GC/MS, Titration, IR, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Analytical Chemistry, NIR, LC-MS, TLC, GC-MS, UV, Spectroscopy, GPC, Wet Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Gas Chromatography, Analytical Techniques, Spectrophotometry, Purification, Chemometrics, Chemstation, Characterization, ChemDraw, Column Chromatography, NMR spectroscopy, LC, SciFinder, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Distillation, Polymers, GMP, Extraction, Methods Development, IR spectroscopy, GLP, Validation, Synthetic Chemistry, Structure Elucidation, cGMP, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Characterization, R&D, SOP, Sample Preparation
Education
Kent State University 1982 — 1991
Ph.D., Organic Chemistry
Youngstown State University 1970 — 1974
B.S., Chemistry
Sterigenics December 2006 - Present
HFS North America January 2006 - December 2006
The HAVI Group LP February 2005 - January 2006
Stepan Company May 2004 - February 2005
Stepan Company January 2003 - May 2004
Stepan Company July 2001 - January 2003
Stepan Company September 2000 - July 2001
Panduit September 1998 - September 2000
Ulta January 1996 - September 1998
Skills
Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, JD Edwards, SAP, Internal Controls
Education
Lewis University 2000 — 2003
Masters Business Administration, Accounting
Lewis University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting
Kelly Services September 2013 - Present
Pet Supplies Plus August 2012 - September 2013
Kelly Services 2010 - August 2012
Kelly Services 2007 - 2009
Kelly Services 2000 - 2006
Kelly Services 1996 - 2000
Peter Stenger & Associates 1994 - 1996
Stepan Company 1992 - 1993
Skills
Financial Reporting, Recruiting, Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Change Management, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Cash Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Talent Management, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Auditing
Education
Michigan State University 1988 — 1991
BBA, Accounting
Brother Rice High School 1982 — 1986
Illinois State University January 2014 - May 2014
Illinois State University January 2012 - May 2014
Illinois State University September 2011 - May 2014
Stepan Company May 2013 - August 2013
Hunny-Do Services, LLC January 2006 - June 2013
Skills
X-ray crystallography, Organic Synthesis, Gas Chromatography, IR spectroscopy, 1H NMR, Mass Spectrometry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, Mercury Software, Event Planning, Atomic Absorption, UV/Vis, HPLC-MS, Analytical Chemistry, Social Media, Materials Science, Chemistry, NMR, PowerPoint, Laboratory
Education
Illinois State University 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Analytical Chemistry
Illinois State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Tinley Park High School 2006 — 2010
Ambit Energy June 2011 - Present
Stepan Company 2007 - 2011
Skills
Emphasis in..., Sales, New Business Development, Account Management, Marketing, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Management, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Analysis, Coaching
Education
University of Grenoble- CUEF 2007 — 2007
French
Illinois State University 2003 — 2007
BS, Marketing
Senior Lifestyle Corporation January 2015 - Present
Trilogy Real Estate Group January 2014 - January 2015
Trilogy Real Estate Group July 2012 - January 2014
General Growth Properties - Rouse Properties February 2012 - May 2012
LaSalle Investment Management January 2000 - November 2011
LaSalle Investment Management January 1998 - January 2000
LaSalle Investment Management July 1994 - December 1997
LaSalle Investment Management April 1993 - June 1994
Stepan Company August 1990 - April 1993
Skills
Accounting, Real Estate Transactions, Oracle, Project Planning, Software Project..., Team Building, Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Business Analysis, People Management, Supervisory Experience, Requirements Analysis, Software Implementation, Financial Systems..., JD Edwards, Yardi Voyager, Yardi Property..., Data Warehousing, Project Management, Team Leadership, QuickBooks, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Management, CRM, Finance, Asset Management, Process Improvement, Auditing, Financial Statements
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting, Spanish
The Falk Group June 2008 - Present
M2 Communications August 2006 - June 2008
SuperNova Productions August 2006 - June 2008
Dimensional Health Care March 2004 - July 2006
Stepan Company April 1986 - March 2004
Rand McNally 1984 - 1986
Skills
Accounting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Change Management, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Mergers, Business Planning, Cost Accounting, US GAAP, CPA, Small Business, Account Management, Pricing, Business Strategy, Management, Business Development, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Forecasting, Start-ups, Team Building, Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Risk Management, Marketing, Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Due Diligence, Program Management
Education
Seton Hall University 1992 — 1994
Master, Corporate Communication in the MBA track
Illinois State University 1980 — 1984
BS, Accounting
Wharton Business School
Wharton Business School
Wharton Business School Executive Program
Wharton Business School Executive Program
Petrobras America Inc. October 2014 - Present
Petrobras America Inc. March 2014 - Present
Stepan Company February 2013 - March 2014
Rhodia May 2011 - January 2013
Rhodia September 2009 - May 2011
Rhodia September 2007 - May 2009
Rhodia January 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Wastewater Treatment, Data Analysis, Six Sigma, Maintenance Management, Plant Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Change Management, Strategy Development, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, FMEA, FMECA, 5S, Technical Management, English, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Energy Efficiency, Optimization, Lean Initiatives, Cost Reduction..., Team Leadership, Fast Thinking, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Process Control, Manufacturing, Process Safety, Engineering, Factory, Technology Management, Root Cause Analysis, Process Optimization, TPM
Education
Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), MBA
Universidade Federal de São Carlos / UFSCar 1999 — 2003
BS, Chemical Engineering
Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2004 — 2006
Business Administration and Management, General
Dickinson Fleet Services, LLC August 2011 - Present
Wabash National Corporation January 2005 - February 2011
Wabash National Trailer Centers, Inc November 2003 - January 2005
Great Lakes Chemical Corp. July 1988 - May 2003
Stepan Company June 1985 - June 1988
Skills
Account Management, Analysis, Business Development, Budgets, Business Strategy, Commercialization, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Distribution Strategies, Finance, Fleet Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Manufacturing, Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Devices, Negotiation, New Business Development, Operations Management, Policy, Pricing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Public Relations, Sales, Purchasing, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Team Building, Transportation, Transportation..., Warehousing, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Trucking, Forecasting
Education
Purdue University 1995 — 1997
M.S., Management
Indiana University Bloomington 1981 — 1985
B.A., Chemistry
Duke University Press August 2013 - Present
Walden University August 2009 - August 2013
Walden University January 2009 - August 2009
Indiana University Digital Library Program January 2009 - May 2009
Indiana University Bloomington July 2008 - May 2009
Indiana University Bloomington March 2008 - January 2009
Indiana University Bloomington August 2007 - March 2008
Stepan Company May 2007 - August 2007
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Library, Digital Libraries, HTML, CSS, XML, TEI, Dublin Core, MARC21, XSLT, MODS, Perl, Project Management, ILLiad, Ebooks, Cataloging
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2007 — 2009
MLS/MIS, Library Science, Information Science, Digital Libraries
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
BA, History, International Studies, German
Lonza May 2015 - Present
AkzoNobel May 2013 - January 2015
Akzo Nobel Global Personal Care December 2008 - April 2013
Air Products and Chemicals July 2005 - December 2008
Noveon 2000 - 2005
Lambent Technologies/Calgene Chemical October 1992 - July 2000
Arizona Chemical March 1990 - October 1992
Stepan Company October 1988 - March 1990
ICI Surfactants (now Croda) June 1986 - October 1988
Skills
Marketing Communications, Polymers, Coatings, Personal Care, Adhesives, Key Account Management, Surfactants, Chemistry, Global Marketing, Additives, Marketing, Management, Market Development, Commercialization, Technology Transfer, Innovation Management, Marketing Management, Product Innovation, Product Development, R&D, Stage-Gate, Raw Materials, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1989 — 1992
MM, Finance and Marketing
Lehigh University 1982 — 1986
BA, Chemistry
Stepan Company 2011 - Present
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2008 - 2011
Cardinal Health 1998 - 2008
Greeley and Hansen 1994 - 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Program Management, Leadership, Project Management, Risk Management, Analysis, Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Management, Product Development, Budgets, Training, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2001 — 2003
M.B.A, International Management Specialization
University of Iowa 1992 — 1994
M.S., Environmental Engineering
University of Iowa 1988 — 1992
B.S., Civil Engineering
Stepan Company March 2014 - Present
Enbridge August 2013 - March 2014
Sargent Electric 2012 - August 2013
Fluor 2008 - 2012
Day & Zimmermann 2006 - 2008
JFH & Sons Electric 2001 - 2006
Bechtel Corporation 1997 - 2001
Herrmann and Goetz 1993 - 1997
Skills
Motors and their..., Power transformers –..., Low and medium voltage..., Power distribution..., Switchgear and MCC -..., Variable frequency..., Lighting and small..., Vacuum and Air circuit..., Process instrumentation..., Optical fiber cable..., UPS and ATS systems., IEC/NEC hazardous..., Raceway and cabling..., Construction Safety, Electricians, Inspection, Quality Control, Nuclear Power Plants, Quality Assurance, Supervision, Commissioning, Instrumentation, Project Engineering, Testing, Construction, Project Estimation, Factory, Procurement, Process Scheduler, Automation, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Repair, Refinery, Subcontracting, Wiring, Primavera P6, Project Control, HVAC, Contractors, Generators, Value Engineering, Electrical Design, Blueprint Reading, Electricity, MEP, Piping, Power Distribution, CPM Scheduling, Change Orders
Education
Indiana University South Bend 1997 — 2000
Associates, English Composition & Literature / Labor Studies
Stepan Company April 1997 - Present
Stepan April 1990 - April 1997
Helene Curtis February 1986 - May 1990
Helene Curtis September 1983 - February 1986
Skills
R&D, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Polymers, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Coatings, Formulation, Personal Care
Education
Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia
MS, Chemical Engineering
Electrolux September 2015 - Present
BP November 2012 - Present
AMEX NOOTER, LLC October 2014 - July 2015
IOI Loders Croklaan January 2014 - May 2014
Stepan Company May 2013 - October 2013
Multi Packaging Solutions March 2009 - September 2011
Skills
Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Testing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Forklift Operator, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Supervisory Skills, Leadership, Production Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain, Distribution Center..., Training, Process Scheduler, Customer Satisfaction, Materials Management
Education
Independence University 2015 — 2016
Associates, Accounting
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2015
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Stepan Company 1964 - 1983
Skills
Portrait Photography, Event Management, Commercial Photography, Weddings, Advertising, Fine Art Photography, Event Photography, Photos, Headshots, Graphic Design, Black & White, Mac, Digital Photography, Editorial, Photography, Corporate Events, Image Manipulation, Fine Art, Art, Landscape Photography, Multimedia, Portraits, Image Editing, Videography, Photojournalism, Film, Documentaries, Lightroom, Architectural..., Travel Photography, Video, Camera, Photoshop, Lifestyle, Video Editing, Wedding Photography, Studio Photography, Wedding Photojournalism, Fashion Photography, Creative Direction, Film Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Post Production, Final Cut Pro, Music Videos, Producing, Blogging, Babies, Video Production, Parties
Education
McGill University 1956 — 1960
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Korn Ferry May 2015 - Present
Argonne National Laboratory June 2013 - April 2015
Marsh March 2012 - December 2012
Citibank October 2010 - February 2012
Motorola January 2006 - September 2010
Alstin Consulting February 2001 - January 2006
Tribune Company February 2000 - February 2001
Store-Level Service Group 1999 - 2000
Chicago Industrial League 1993 - 1999
Stepan Company November 1989 - August 1993
Skills
Succession Planning, Executive Management, Organizational..., Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Change Management, Talent Management, Coaching, Leadership Development, Onboarding, Recruiting, Consulting, Human Resources, Organizational..., Culture Change, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Employee Relations, Organizational Design, HR Policies, Training, Team Building, HRIS, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits, Applicant Tracking..., Interviews, Process Improvement, Executive Coaching, College Recruiting, Technical Recruiting
Education
KGSM 1997 — 1999
MBA, MBA with a concentration in HR/Organizational Development
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Psychology
Lockheed Martin Corp. May 2008 - Present
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company January 2007 - May 2008
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company 2005 - 2006
Stepan Company 2004 - 2006
SRI International / Sarnoff / GE June 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Government Contracting, Aerospace, Program Management, Finance, Earned Value Management, Six Sigma, Air Force, Project Planning, Space Systems, Satellite, Cross-functional Team..., Security Clearance, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Process Improvement, Proposal Writing, Financial Modeling, Defense, Requirements Management, Configuration Management, Integration, DoD, C4ISR, ITAR, Management, Analysis, Leadership, Project Management, Budgets, Microsoft Project, Military, Change Management, Government, Strategic Planning, Risk Management
Education
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Rider University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Strauss & Malk LLP August 2013 - Present
Stepan Company May 2012 - August 2012
United States District Court - Northern District January 2013 - May 2013
Northwestern University School of Law July 2011 - May 2013
Barnes & Thornburg LLP May 2011 - August 2011
City Year Boston August 2009 - June 2010
AmeriCorps NCCC September 2008 - July 2009
Northwestern University - Department of Physics and Astronomy June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Planning, Policy Analysis, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, International Law, Microsoft Office, Legal Issues, Public Policy
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2011 — 2013
J.D., Law
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2010 — 2011
J.D., Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2004 — 2008
B.S., Engineering Mechanics and Astronautics
Stepan Company July 2015 - Present
Voortman Steel Machinery March 2010 - July 2015
Thirty-One Gifts 2011 - 2012
Terry's RV Center October 2009 - March 2010
Terry's Ford May 2008 - May 2009
Infinity Print Group 2003 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Budgets, Manufacturing, Outlook
Education
Illinois State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's of Science, Marketing
Manteno High School
Stepan Company June 2007 - Present
Stepan Company 2007 - 2013
Deluxe Media Services, LLC October 1998 - February 2007
Education
Illinois State University 1987 — 1991
Morton West
CB Richard Ellis October 2011 - Present
Rockwell Automation February 2011 - October 2011
Schneider Electric December 2009 - January 2011
Schneider Electric February 2008 - May 2010
Sun Chemical Corp. January 2007 - January 2008
Stepan Company April 2003 - January 2007
Council for Jewish Elderly July 2000 - April 2003
Robert Bosch Tool Corporation January 1999 - July 2000
McKinsey October 1995 - January 1999
McDermott Will & Emery 1988 - 1995
Skills
Contract Negotiations, Program Management, Cost Savings, SAP, People Management, Internal Communications, Oral Communications, Analysis, Shared Services, Agility, Attention To Detail, Attitude, Risk Assessment, Supplier Management, Supply Chain, Capital Projects, Purchasing Management, Purchasing Strategy, MRO, IT Outsourcing, Facilities, Safety, Supplier Diversity, Telecommunications, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Management, Facilities Management, Spend Management, Purchasing, Purchase Management, Contract Negotiation, Management, Maintenance & Repair, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Spend Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Leadership, E-procurement, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Supplier Development, Supplier Evaluation, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
BA, Political Science
Evanston Township High School
Stepan Company January 2014 - Present
Flint Hills Resources August 2012 - January 2014
Flint Hills Resources May 2011 - August 2012
Cognis October 2010 - June 2011
Cognis January 2007 - October 2010
Cognis September 2004 - January 2007
Valspar April 1999 - September 2004
Finishes Unlimited, Inc October 1996 - April 1999
AB Dick Co October 1994 - October 1996
APV Crepaco August 1993 - October 1994
Skills
PSM, ISO, Predictive Maintenance, Maintenance Management, Preventive Maintenance, Reliability, Plant Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Operations Management, RCM, Auditing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Pumps, Maximo
Education
Kankakee Community College 2006 — 2006
Basics of Welding
University of Illinois at Chicago 2003 — 2005
MBA, Operations Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2000
Short Course, Polymer Processing Short Course
Moraine Valley Community College 1994 — 1994
Short Course, NACE Corrosion
University of Illinois at Chicago 1989 — 1994
BSME, Fluid Flow, Thermodynamics
Project Individual Education 1985 — 1989
Super Student
One Medical Group January 2015 - Present
Access Community Health Network November 2013 - November 2014
Teach for America March 2009 - August 2010
Los Angeles Unified School District August 2008 - August 2010
Stepan Company June 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Teaching, Research, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Spanish, Tutoring, Science, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Event Planning, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach, Staff Development, Curriculum Development
Education
Midwestern University 2011 — 2013
MS, Physician Assistant
Loyola Marymount University 2008 — 2010
MA, Urban Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
BS, Chemistry & Spanish
Strezo + Associates Consulting, LLC February 2012 - Present
Kuczmarski & Associates February 1996 - February 2012
Arlington International Racecourse 1992 - 1995
Arthur Andersen 1988 - 1992
Stepan Company 1984 - 1986
DeSoto 1982 - 1984
Skills
Segmentation, Qualitative Research, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Market Research, Business Strategy, Marketing, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Product Innovation, Brand Development, Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, International Business, Marketing Management, Start-ups, Product Management, Management Consulting, Product Marketing, Project Management, Consumer Products, Brand Equity, Marketing Research, Innovation Consulting, Business Development, Market Analysis, Strategic Consulting, Growth Strategies, Integrated Marketing, Market Planning, Research, Positioning, Analysis, Business Planning, FMCG, P&L Management, Brand Management, Commercialization, New Business Development
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1986 — 1988
MBA, Marketing, Strategy, Finance
Loyola University Chicago 1979 — 1982
BS, Chemistry
Reavis H.S.
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella May 2015 - Present
U.S. Department of Justice May 2014 - August 2014
Kirkland & Ellis LLP June 2011 - July 2013
Stepan Company June 2008 - December 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign College of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Knox College 2007 — 2011
BA, Political Science; Spanish
Self Employed Consultant (Management) January 2014 - Present
Stepan Company January 2012 - December 2013
Stepan Company 2010 - March 2012
Stepan Company September 2005 - April 2010
Stepan Company February 1993 - September 2005
Skills
Continuous Improvement, SAP, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Management, Coaching, Leadership, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Team Leadership, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Organizational..., ISO, Logistics, Iso 9000, Root Cause Analysis, ISO 9000
Education
The University of Texas-Pan American
Grad Certificate, Health Care Leadership And Administration
The College of New Jersey
BA, Industrial Psychology
University of Texas at Brownsville
Masters, Business Administration
Lewis University 1987 — 1993
BA, Business Administration, MIS
Rowan College at Burlington County
Certificate, Business Coaching
Abbott May 2012 - Present
Abbott Laboratories October 2011 - May 2012
Abbott Laboratories March 2008 - October 2011
Stepan Company 1998 - 2005
Stepan Company 1993 - 1998
Iowa State University 1988 - 1993
Skills
Remediation, Chemistry, Compliance, Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, GC/MS, UV-Vis, R&D, Pharmaceuticals, IR, LC-MS, Validation, Organic Chemistry, FDA, Chemicals, Spectroscopy, Quality Systems, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Characterization, Regulatory Affairs, Process Improvement, CAPA, Pharmaceutical Industry, UV/Vis, Formulation, Laboratory, Quality System, Raw Materials, Sop
Education
Iowa State University 1998 — 2003
Ph.D., Chemistry
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1998
B.S., Chemistry
G4S Secure Integration September 2014 - Present
SDI (System Development.Integration, LLC) October 2013 - September 2014
The SAVO Group April 2012 - October 2013
Initiate, an IBM Company July 2007 - April 2012
JPMorgan Chase January 2007 - July 2007
Stepan Company November 2001 - January 2007
Winbook Computer Corp. 1998 - 2001
Skills
Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Accounting, SEC filings, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, General Ledger, Mergers & Acquisitions, Managerial Finance, Forecasting, Cash Flow, Auditing, Fixed Assets, Analysis, Finance, Internal Audit, Access, Journal Entries, Tax, Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2007 — 2008
Loyola University Chicago 2003 — 2005
The Ohio State University 1996 — 2001
BA
Oncall Interactive January 2012 - March 2012
TyMetrix, a Wolters Kluwer Business June 2005 - November 2011
Stepan Company January 2000 - May 2005
Skills
Business Analysis, SDLC, Process Improvement, Change Management, Risk Management, Resource Management
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Masters, Project Management - Concentration: Information Systems & Technology Management
Northern Illinois University
BS, Political Science - Minor: Computer Science & Communications
Stanley Security Solutions July 2013 - Present
Crowe Horwath LLP August 2011 - June 2013
Crowe Horwath LLP July 2007 - August 2011
Crowe Chizek & Company LLC May 2006 - July 2007
Stepan Company September 2005 - May 2006
Stepan Company July 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Internal Controls, IT Audit, Business Process..., SOX 404, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Financial Risk, Analysis, Forensic Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Accounting, Risk Assessment, Enterprise Risk..., Risk Management, COSO, Financial Reporting
Education
Indiana University 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Accounting & Finance
Spectrum Brands October 2013 - Present
Spectrum Brands April 2012 - October 2013
Spectrum Brands October 2011 - April 2012
Spectrum Brands February 2011 - October 2011
Jefferson Wells September 2007 - February 2011
Lakeland College August 2007 - February 2011
QBE Regional Insurance October 2005 - September 2007
Stepan Company June 2003 - October 2005
Ernst and Young LLP October 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Process Improvement, Risk Assessment, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Auditing, Quality Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Audits, Fraud, Enterprise Risk..., Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, Consolidation, US GAAP, Accounting, Financial Analysis, SEC filings, SAP, Due Diligence, COSO, Budgets, Business Process, CPA, Cost Accounting, External Audit, GAAP, IT Audit, Risk Management, Strategy, Variance Analysis, Forensic Accounting, Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 1996 — 2000
BBA, Accounting, Risk Mgmt, Insurance
Madison Area Technical College 1994 — 1996
AAS, Accounting
Stepan Company September 2014 - Present
Stepan Company November 2008 - Present
Stepan Company January 2006 - November 2008
Stepan Company January 2005 - April 2006
Stepan Company January 2000 - December 2004
Stepan Company August 1998 - December 1999
Stepan Company January 1995 - July 1998
Stepan Company January 1993 - December 1994
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2001 — 2003
MBA, General Management
Illinois State University 1987 — 1992
Bachelors of Science, Chemistry
Stepan Company May 2010 - Present
Cytec 2007 - 2010
Innovia Films January 2004 - 2006
UCB 1995 - 2004
Skills
Chemicals, Coatings, Polymers, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Adhesives, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Sales Management, New Business Development, Packaging, Raw Materials, Product Development, Additives, International Sales, R&D, Market Development, Plastics, Chemistry, Ink, Chemical, Pigments, Commercialization, Personal Care, Polymer Chemistry, Polyurethane, Chemical Industry, Organic Chemistry, Paint, Process Optimization, Analytical Chemistry, International Business, Formulation, Materials
Education
McGill University 1985 — 1988
B Sc, Biochemistry
Stepan Company March 2008 - Present
Price Industries Inc. October 1998 - July 2007
Skills
Organizational..., Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Training, Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Management, Sourcing, Business Development, Strategic Planning
Education
Jacksonville State University 1979 — 1983
Stepan Company May 2009 - Present
Stepan Company March 2008 - May 2009
Celanese June 2006 - February 2008
Stepan Company June 2002 - May 2006
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Stepan Company December 2007 - Present
Unilever February 1976 - May 1987
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1986 — 1986
Polymer Chemistry
Marywood University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
CommScope September 2014 - Present
Zebra Technologies October 2012 - September 2014
Zebra Technologies July 2007 - October 2012
Stepan Company 2002 - 2007
CompuCom 1998 - 2002
CompuCom Systems 1998 - 2002
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Performance Management, Employee Training, College Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Leadership, Management, Policy, Strategy, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Workforce Planning
Education
Miami University 1985 — 1989
BA, English/Writing
Stepan Company July 2011 - Present
Becton Dickinson October 2007 - June 2011
GE Plastics 2005 - 2007
Skills
Polymers, Polymer Science, R&D, Chemistry, Technology Transfer, Organometallic Chemistry, Catalysis, Process Simulation, Purification, Plastics, Commercialization, Materials, Process Optimization, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, Characterization, Surface Chemistry, Adhesives, Organic Synthesis, Resin, Spectroscopy, Chemical Engineering, Chromatography, Laboratory, Coatings, TGA, Additives, NMR, Analytical Chemistry, HPLC, Raw Materials, Materials Science, UV/Vis
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2000 — 2005
PhD, Chemistry
University of the Philippines 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Stepan Company Chemical EngineerE.I. DupontJuly 1997 - January 2005
Education
University of Detroit Mercy 1996 — 1997
MS, Chemical Engineering
Michigan State University 1989 — 1994
Allnex April 2012 - Present
Cytec May 2007 - May 2012
Cytec October 2010 - March 2012
Cytec June 2003 - May 2007
Stepan Company 1998 - 2001
Skills
Resin, Coatings, Adhesives, Polymers, Additives, Chemistry, Formulation, Ink, International Sales, Key Account Management, Market Development, New Business Development, Plastics, Polyurethane, Product Development, R, Raw Materials
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Development Program
Indiana University Bloomington 1985 — 1989
B.A., Telecommunications, Germanic Studies
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Stepan Company January 2008 - Present
Stepan Company 2008 - 2009
Skills
Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, HPLC, TGA, Chemistry, Polymers, Organic Chemistry, NMR, Coatings, Analytical Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Formulation, Spectroscopy, R&D Operations, Characterization, UV/Vis, R&D
Education
Jilin University 1979 — 1989
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Chemistry
Abbott January 2013 - Present
Abbott Labs October 2009 - January 2013
Abbott Laboratories December 2007 - October 2009
Abbott Laboratories February 2004 - December 2007
Acti-Chem Specialties June 2000 - February 2004
Stepan Company October 1997 - June 2000
Stepan Company February 1993 - October 1997
Stepan Company July 1989 - February 1993
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, Change Management, R&D, Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, FDA, Medical Devices, GMP, Six Sigma, CAPA, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, ISO 13485, Quality System, Contract Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Technology Transfer, Supply Chain
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2008 — 2012
MBA, Organizational Behavior Studies, 4.0
Xavier University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Biology
FMC Technologies September 2007 - Present
FMC Technlogies 2005 - 2007
Stepan Company 2003 - 2005
RR Donnelley 2000 - 2003
Skills
SAP, Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, US GAAP, Auditing, Accounting, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Audits, ERP, Variance Analysis, Consolidation, SAP R/3, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, General Ledger, Managerial Finance, Hyperion, Forecasting, SAP ERP, IFRS
Education
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus 1992 — 1995
BBA & BA, Accounting / Business Finance
Stepan Company May 2014 - Present
Stepan Company April 2010 - Present
Stepan Company April 2007 - April 2010
Stepan Company February 2004 - April 2007
Stepan Company October 2001 - February 2004
Stepan Company September 2000 - September 2001
Stepan Company August 1998 - October 1999
Skills
Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Compensation & Benefits..., Compensation & Benefit, SAP, Deferred Compensation, Job Descriptions, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Job Evaluation, HRIS, Management, Salary, Performance Management, Talent Management, Continuous Improvement, Onboarding, Compensation & Benefits
Education
Illinois State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelors, Criminal Justice Sciences
PAREXEL December 2014 - Present
PAREXEL December 2012 - December 2014
BioSante, Pharmaceuticals, Inc. June 2011 - December 2012
BioSante Pharmaceuticals April 2010 - June 2011
Clinical Resource Network, LLC October 2009 - March 2010
Northfield Laboratories Inc June 2006 - May 2009
Northfield Laboratories Inc July 2004 - June 2006
Stepan Company 2003 - 2003
Skills
Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, SAS, GCP, Clinical Development, CTMS, Clinical Monitoring, CRO, EDC, Pharmaceutical Industry, ICH-GCP, Biotechnology, FDA, Sop, Therapeutic Areas, Oncology, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Data Management, Drug Development
Education
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Loyola University Chicago 2000 — 2004
B.S., Anthropology, Chemistry
Essential Ingredients, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Essential Ingredients May 1996 - Present
Stepan Company May 1991 - May 1996
Skills
Surfactants, Personal Care, Specialty Chemicals, Cosmetics, Skin Care, GMP, Adhesives, Chemistry, Ingredients, Product Development, Fragrance, Product Innovation, Raw Materials, Additives, R&D, Formulation, Hair Care, New Business Development, Market Development, Polymers, Coatings, Commercialization, Consumer Products, Analytical Chemistry
Education
Miami University 1985 — 1989
B.A., Life Sciences
Stepan Company June 1991 - Present
SMH (Formerly Lift Parts Manufacturing) August 1986 - April 1990
Skills
Polyurethane, Chemistry, Surfactants, Additives, Adhesives, Catalysis, Coatings, Commercialization, Formulation, Manufacturing, Organic Chemistry, Personal Care, Plastics, Polymer Chemistry, Polymers, Polymer Science, Product Development, R, Resin, Rheology, Raw Materials, R&D
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1989 — 1995
B.S. Chemistry
Stepan Company January 2010 - Present
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1986 — 1990
MBA
The Sentio Group November 2014 - Present
LSN Mobile May 2010 - July 2014
CPF Financial May 2007 - May 2010
Stepan Company July 1988 - May 1990
Kimberly Clark January 1986 - May 1988
Skills
Forecasting, Finance, Budgets, Analysis, Cost Benefit, Accruals, Financial Forecasting, Omniture, Corporate Budgeting, Variance Analysis, BIRST Business...
Education
Marquette University 1984 — 1986
MBA, Finance
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1979 — 1983
BA, International Studies
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine August 2013 - Present
Stepan Company March 2006 - June 2013
Shedd Aquarium May 2003 - August 2006
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2001 — 2005
B.S., Chemistry
Village Deli OwnerVillage Deli1997 - 2008
Stepan Company 1985 - 1993
Supervisors Club 1978 - 1985
Skills
Budgets, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Food, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Sales, Sales Management, Small Business, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Team Building
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1982 — 1987
B.A., Chemistry
Stepan Company September 1989 - Present
Stepan Company January 2005 - April 2007
Stepan Company February 2001 - January 2005
Skills
Chemistry, Chemicals, Polymers, Surfactants, Product Development, ELN Global Administrator, ELN Forms and Template..., Chemical Procurement..., R&D, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Raw Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Coatings, Chemical Engineering, HPLC, Adhesives, Manufacturing
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
MBA
Southwest Missouri State University
BS
Stepan Company September 1998 - Present
Unisys June 1984 - May 1995
Apollo Plastics January 1982 - June 1984
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, HRIS, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Labor Relations, Management, Succession Planning, Process Improvement, Training, Continuous Improvement, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Leadership, HR Policies, New Hire Orientations
Education
Roosevelt University 1984 — 1989
MBA, Business
Loyola University Chicago 1978 — 1981
BBA, Business
Ames High School 1974 — 1977
WC Academy
Graphic Converting 2005 - Present
Silverman Consulting 1999 - 2005
Stepan Company 1993 - 1998
Skills
Process Improvement, Budgets, Private Equity, Forecasting, Turn Around Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Finance, Financial Modeling, Management Consulting
Education
IU 1982 — 1986
BS, Accounting
Indiana University Bloomington 1982 — 1986
BS, Accounting
INVISTA November 2013 - Present
INVISTA January 2011 - November 2013
The Dow Chemical Company July 2007 - January 2011
Stepan Company 1996 - 2003
Skills
Organic Chemistry, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Catalysis
Education
University of Southern California 2003 — 2007
Ph.D., Chemistry
Illinois State University 1996 — 2003
B.S. and M.S., Chemistry
Stepan Company August 2015 - Present
ZF Sales & Services NA June 2013 - March 2014
Ace Hardware January 2007 - June 2013
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services September 2003 - August 2006
Lufthansa Cargo January 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Supply Chain, Microsoft Excel, Logistics, Demand Planning, Import, Fluent in Polish..., JDA, Navision, Demand Solutions, MS Excel Pivot Tables, QlikView, Bill of Materials, Bill of Lading, Containerization, Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Transportation, Purchasing, Forecasting, Pricing
Education
APICS 2014 — 2015
CPIM
Loyola University of Chicago 1998 — 2002
Bachelors in Business Administration, Majors:Economics & International Business
Taft High School, Chicago 1994 — 1998
Liceum Ekonomiczne, Wysoka Lancucka 1996 — 1997
Leaders in Research, Development & Formulation Chemistry in the Greater Chicago Area August 2012 - Present
Clayton Corporation September 2014 - May 2015
PPG Industries June 2013 - August 2014
Bostik November 2012 - March 2013
Stepan Company July 2011 - August 2012
Loyola University Chicago July 2009 - May 2011
The Dow Chemical Company January 2004 - December 2008
The Dow Chemical Company January 2000 - January 2004
Insta-Foam Products October 1990 - January 2000
Skills
Global R&D, Formulation Chemistry, Literature Reviews, Research, Science, Organic Chemistry, Commercialization, Chemical Safety, Organized Multi-tasker, Outstanding time..., Sees the Big Picture, Leading..., Straightforward, Perseverance, Sincere, Organic Synthesis, Chemistry, Catalysis, Polyurethane, R&D, Adhesives, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Product Development, Paint, Sealants, Surfactants, Coatings, Customer Driven..., Analytic Problem Solving, ATR-FTIR, Challenge Driven, Collaborative Innovation, Cross Functional..., Continuous Delivery, Forward Thinking, Helping Others Succeed, Goal-driven leader, Highly resourceful, High level of initiative, Self-direction, Drive Change, Enabling Change, Go-getter attitude, Spectroscopy, NMR, Strategy, Manufacturing, Scientific Writing
Education
Loyola University Chicago
M.S., Chemistry
Lewis University
B.S., Chemistry
Stepan Company 2013 - Present
Anvil International 2011 - 2013
Nicor Gas 2010 - 2011
Nicor Gas 2006 - 2010
Nicor Gas 2003 - 2006
Akzo-Nobel 2003 - 2003
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Contract Management, Energy, Natural Gas, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Process..., SAP, Sourcing, Project Planning, Forecasting, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Negotiation, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
M.S., MBA
Marquette University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Regional Business Assistance Corporation March 2002 - Present
Stepan Company October 1989 - January 2002
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit, Internal Controls, US GAAP, Cash Management, Budgets, Strategic Financial...
Education
Rider University 2000 — 2005
BA, Accounting
Mercer County Community College 1994 — 1999
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Stepan Company February 2010 - Present
Ashland 1994 - 2009
Scientific Design Company, Inc. 1989 - 1994
Skills
Process Simulation, Mathematical Modeling, Aspen HYSYS, Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, R&D, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Design of Experiments, Catalysis, Resin, Process Improvement, Process Safety, Gas Chromatography, Six Sigma, Characterization, Commercialization, HPLC, Rheology, Plastics, Raw Materials, Additives, Project Management, Program Management, TGA, UV/Vis
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SM/SB, Chemical Engineering Practice/Chemical Engineering
XLP Capital June 2015 - Present
Materials Impact Research April 2005 - May 2015
Brain Trauma Foundation January 2013 - February 2014
MIT June 2006 - June 2010
High Definition Glass 2008 - 2010
MIT September 2005 - December 2005
Bell Laboratories June 2004 - August 2004
Stepan Company 2001 - 2002
Skills
Materials Science, Polymers, Surface Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Surfactants, Surface Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Research, HTML + CSS, Project Management, Medical Devices, Consulting, UV/Vis, Nanoparticles
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2005 — 2010
Graduate Program in Materials Science & Engineering
Princeton University 2001 — 2005
B.S.E. cum laude, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company June 2013 - Present
Bayer MaterialScience LLC January 2006 - June 2013
The Dow Chemical Company February 2001 - January 2006
Union Carbide Corporation June 1995 - February 2001
Lyondell-Citgo Refining LP January 1993 - December 1993
Skills
Process Control, PLC, Control Systems Design, Process Safety, Safety Instrumented..., Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Chemical Engineering, Process Simulation, Polymers, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Project Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Petrochemical, Manufacturing
Education
Mississippi State University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Mississippi State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Chemisty
Stepan Company August 2011 - Present
Stepan Company April 2007 - July 2011
Stepan Company 2004 - April 2007
Stepan Company August 2002 - 2004
Stepan Company August 2001 - August 2002
Stepan Company June 1998 - August 2001
Stepan Company January 1992 - May 1998
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Polymers, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Process Engineering, Operational Excellence
Education
Lewis University
BS, Business Administration
Northern Illinois University
Economics
Rita Obrochta Make Up Services 1990 - Present
Mary Kay Cosmetics May 1981 - Present
Stepan Company January 1978 - April 1982
Skills
Direct Sales, Cosmetics, Marketing Strategy, Makeup Artistry, Makeovers, Skin Care, Sales, Marketing, Beauty Industry, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Social Networking, Team Building, Fragrance, Trade Shows, Retail, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Public Speaking, Acne, Gifts, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Leadership Development, Beauty, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Sales Management, Selling, Skin Care Products, Management, Small Business, Training, Product Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Time Management, Make up for special..., use of skin care..., Facial Rejuvenation, Makeup artist for...
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1973 — 1977
bachelor of Science, Biology and chemistry
Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor of Science
Crane Composites February 2005 - Present
Crane Composites April 2003 - February 2005
Crane Composites December 1992 - April 2003
Tanton Enterprises August 1989 - June 1992
Stepan Company February 1988 - August 1989
Stepan Company October 1985 - February 1988
Stepan Company May 1982 - October 1985
Stepan Company July 1979 - May 1982
Skills
Business Analysis, Cost Accounting, IBM iSeries, Accounting, ERP, Project Management, Team Leadership, Staff Development, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Strategic Planning
Education
Lewis University 1984 — 1987
MBA, Operations Mgmt & Human Resources Mgmt
Illinois State University 1978 — 1979
Bachelor, Accounting
Joliet Junior College 1976 — 1977
Associates Degree, Accounting
Blount County Schools August 2011 - Present
Maryville City Schools July 2009 - May 2011
Baker Demonstration School August 2002 - June 2006
Stepan Company August 2000 - August 2002
Choice Hotels International 1998 - 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Elementary Education, Data Analysis, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Teacher Training, Teaching, Classroom Management, Differentiated..., Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Lesson Planning, Research, Higher Education, Staff Development
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Assessment, Learning, and School Improvement
National-Louis Univeristy 2001 — 2003
MAT, Elementary Education
Pomona College 1991 — 1995
BA, Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)
Stepan Company November 1974 - Present
Purity corporation 1971 - 1974
Uniroyal 1969 - 1971
Skills
Surfactants, Polyurethane, Polymers, Coatings, Chemistry, Adhesives, Polymer Chemistry, Polyolefins, Organic Synthesis, Polymer Science, Catalysis
Education
Michigan Technological University 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
MVE Transportation Consultants 2006 - 2009
Caregiver & Medical Advocate 2003 - 2009
Perseco, Inc. 2003 - 2003
Pactiv 1999 - 2002
Generac Power Systems 1998 - 1999
Stepan Company 1995 - 1998
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 2007 — 2007
Certificate Program, Transportation Planning, Pricing, Costing, Claims Management and Prevention
Loyola University Chicago 2004 — 2004
Executive Education Program, Business Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 1998 — 1998
Certificate Program, Excellence in Logistics Management Relationships
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 1997 — 1997
Certificate Program, Inbound Supply and Transportation Management
College of Advanced Traffic 1982 — 1984
2 Year Diploma, Transportation and Traffic Management
North Park College 1972 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts, English
Stepan Company July 2009 - Present
Bayer MaterialScience 1998 - 2009
Education
David Lipscomb University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry
The Bradford Exchange 2001 - Present
Stepan Company January 1996 - June 2000
John Crane January 1989 - June 1995
Skills
Licensing, Direct Marketing, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Event Planning, Editing, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Research, Access, Public Speaking, Leadership, System Administration, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Shepardizing
Education
Loyola University of Chicago 1997 — 2000
Certificate, Paralegal Studies, A with Honors
Stepan Company August 2015 - Present
Stepan Company June 2013 - August 2015
Stepan Company January 2007 - June 2013
Plainfield Companies March 1999 - January 2007
Bill Jacobs Auto Group July 1996 - March 1999
Skills
SAP, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Office, ISNetworld, eProcurement, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Financial Analysis, E-procurement, SAP R/3, US GAAP, SAP ERP
Education
Kaplan University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Joliet Junior College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Applied Science, Accounting
Stepan Company Director, Global Personal CareStepan CompanyJanuary 2000 - November 2005
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 1992 — 1994
MBA, Business
University of Michigan 1977 — 1981
BS ChE, Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago July 1999 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago March 1996 - July 1999
Stepan Company April 1995 - August 1998
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Engineering
Joliet Junior College 1992 — 1995
Associates Degree, Science
Cornerstone Consulting Services August 2015 - Present
Stepan Company October 2014 - August 2015
Contract Packaging, Inc February 2002 - October 2014
Kelly Products February 2002 - October 2014
Zep Manufacturing Co. 1990 - 1999
CIBA Vision February 1990 - October 1990
Skills
Process Safety..., Root Cause Analysis, GMP, Chemistry, R&D, Product Development, Polymers, Process Engineering, ISO 14001, Analytical Chemistry, Plastics, VPP, PSSR, Coatings, Additives
Education
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Oakland University
Colorado Technical University August 2007 - Present
Stepan Company May 1992 - September 2005
Skills
Quantative type person..., I am making DVDs from..., Good with Microsoft..., Analytical thinker, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Admissions, Analytical Skills, Statistics, Staff Development, Administration, Adult Education, Distance Learning, Student Affairs, College Teaching, Curriculum Development
Education
De Paul Universtiy 1982 — 1986
MBA, Operations Management
Marquette University 1971 — 1973
Master's degree, Chemistry, 3.0
Loras College 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, 2.98
Stepan Company 1996 - Present
Braidwood Fire Department July 1990 - Present
Braidwood Police Department July 1990 - May 1996
Skills
Paramedic, Chemical Industry, Emergency Services
Education
Joliet Junior College 1989 — 1990
Reed-Custer High School 1985 — 1989
Ball Horticultural Company June 2007 - September 2011
The Morton Arboretum March 2005 - December 2006
Stepan Company January 1981 - February 2003
Skills
GMP, GLP, Iso 9000, Chemical Quality Control, Wet Chemistry, Spectrophotometry, GC, HPLC, Colorimetry, IR/ FTIR, KF Moisture, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, vegetative plant..., IPM/ disease monitoring, pesticide sprayer..., Tissue Culture, prune trees / shrubs, trim / shape plants, small container plant ...
Education
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Science Degree
Joliet Junior College
Stepan Company November 1986 - Present
Braidwood Fire Department June 1984 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Outlook, English, Research, Windows, Industrial Emergency..., Paramedic
Education
Joliet Junior College
Ascend September 2012 - Present
Stepan Company May 2009 - Present
Stepan Company May 2008 - September 2012
Stepan Company September 1998 - May 2008
Skills
PSM, Facilities Management, Factory, Water, Environmental Awareness, Leadership, EHS, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Waste, Process Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Safety Management..., Process Engineering, Industrial Safety, Continuous Improvement
Education
Indiana State University 1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Safety Management
Stepan Company May 2014 - Present
rocktenn March 2005 - May 2014
Skills
Process Improvement, Troubleshooting, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, PLC
Education
Robert Morris University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Computer Graphics
Joliet Junior College
Associate's degree, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mercy Hospital December 2013 - Present
Northwestern University August 2005 - April 2010
Northwestern University August 2003 - August 2005
Abbott March 2002 - August 2003
Stepan Company September 2001 - March 2002
Skills
Cell, Assay Development, Immunology, Laboratory, Tissue Culture, GMP, Quality Control, Research, Analysis, Formulation, Centrifugation, Cell Culture, Western Blotting, PCR, Cell Biology, Microscopy, Fluorescence Microscopy, Protein Purification, Genetics, Science, ELISA, RT-PCR, Flow Cytometry, Lifesciences, Laboratory Safety, Gel Electrophoresis, Immunofluorescence, Microbiology, RNA isolation, SDS-PAGE, Chemistry, DNA, Mammalian Cell Culture, Aseptic Technique
Education
Northwest Suburban College 2013 — 2014
Certified Medical Assistant
Northwestern University 2006 — 2006
Loyola University Chicago 1997 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Stepan Company August 2004 - Present
Albany Molecular Reseach, Inc. October 2001 - July 2004
NSC Technologies May 1999 - September 2001
The NutraSweet Company June 1987 - April 1996
Skills
Polymers, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Research, Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, NMR, Catalysis, Polymer Chemistry, Biotechnology
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1985 — 1987
Master of Science (MS), Organic Chemistry
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (BS), ACS approved, Chemistry
Mesabi Community College 1981 — 1983
Associate of Science (AS), Chemistry
Advocate Health Care May 2014 - Present
Advocate Health Care July 2009 - May 2014
Advocate Health Care October 2002 - July 2009
Sinai Health System May 2000 - June 2002
Stepan Company November 1995 - July 1999
Skills
Patient Safety, BLS, Nursing, Neuroscience, Healthcare Management, Inpatient, EMR, Acute Care, Healthcare, Critical Care
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Joliet Junior College 1995 — 1999
Pre-Nursing Studies
Stepan Company Production SupervisorStepan Company2009 - 2011
Skills
Process Improvement, SAP, Manufacturing
Education
Illinois Valley Community College 1990 — 1992