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 November 2013 - Present
Consumer Specialty Products Association October 2014 - Present
Skills
Polymer Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymers, Polymer Characterization, R&D, Automotive, Coatings, Chemistry, Product Development, Adhesives, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Nanotechnology, Materials, Nanomaterials, Polymer Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, Formulation, Organic Chemistry, Catalysis, Commercialization, HPLC, Characterization, Technology Transfer, Chemical Engineering, Additives, Design of Experiments, Process Simulation, Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Process Optimization, Plastics, Open Innovation, Process Engineering, Resin, Innovation Management, Paint, Biofuels, Patents, NMR, Market Development, Process Safety, Thin Films, Cross-functional Team..., UV/Vis, Corrosion, Product Innovation, Chromatography, Negotiation
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Northwestern University 1993 — 1997
PhD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1989 — 1993
BS
Polycom June 2015 - Present
Ingredion Incorporated April 2015 - May 2015
Ingredion Incorporated February 2012 - April 2015
Polycom, Inc June 2010 - October 2011
ADT Security Services December 2009 - May 2010
Nortel Networks February 2007 - December 2009
Stepan Company October 2003 - February 2007
Cisco Systems, Inc April 1998 - October 2003
Skills
Forecasting, Salesforce.com, Telecommunications, Call Center, Account Management, Call Centers, Sales Operations, Avaya, Selling, VoIP, Enterprise Software, Sales, Cloud Computing, Direct Sales, Managed Services, Management, Marketing, Sales Management, Solution Selling, Troubleshooting, Unified Communications, Wireless
Education
North Park University 1994 — 1997
Vocal Performance
Glenbard North HS 1990 — 1994
High School Diploma, General Education
Flex Execs Management Solutions October 2014 - Present
Stepan Company January 2013 - July 2014
SciStaff Services, LLC March 2011 - October 2012
Advanced Clinical Services March 2010 - October 2010
Baxter Healthcare April 2008 - November 2009
Abbott Laboratories July 2005 - April 2008
Flex Execs July 1998 - July 2005
GD Searle/Monsanto December 1995 - December 1996
Allstate Insurance 1986 - 1995
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Pharmaceutical Industry, Applicant Tracking..., Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Executive Search, Technical Recruiting, Networking, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutics, Clinical Research, Benefits Negotiation, Medical Affairs, R&D, Engineering, Industrial Sector, Human Resources, Lead Generation, Outsourcing, Quality Control, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking, Outlook, Management, Search, Sourcing, Screening Resumes, Temporary Placement, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Interviews, Taleo, Screening, PeopleSoft, Consulting, Strategic Sourcing, Healthcare, Program Management, Employee Relations, Permanent Placement
Education
Maine East
Maine East
Maine East
Maine East
Northern Illinois University
BS, Social Sciences
AkzoNobel June 2011 - Present
SC Johnson July 2007 - October 2010
Stepan Company April 1989 - July 2007
Stepan Company June 1992 - June 1999
Skills
Global Regulatory..., Regulatory Compliance, Team Management, Regulatory Requirements, Change Management, Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Chemistry, EPA, Hazardous Waste..., R&D, MSDS, Formulation, Raw Materials, Product Development, Industrial Hygiene, Analytical Chemistry, TSCA, RCRA, Consumer Products, Environmental Awareness, EHS, Regulatory Submissions, Program Management, Surfactants, Polymers, Chemical, Compliance, Risk Assessment, Adhesives, Regulatory Analysis, Safety Management..., Chemical Industry, Chemical Safety
Education
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1980
BS, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Pride Solvents and Chemical Company March 2013 - Present
Air Products and Chemicals April 2006 - March 2013
Ajinomoto USA 2004 - March 2006
Stepan Company 1998 - 2003
Skills
Surfactants, Personal Care, Industrial and..., Sales, Additives, Key Account Management, Polymers, CRM, Adhesives, Market Development, Management, Coatings, Raw Materials, Polyurethane, Chemistry, R&D, Polymer Chemistry, Plastics, Chemical Engineering, Product Development, Commercialization, Process Simulation, Cross-functional Team..., International Sales, Process Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Process Optimization, Manufacturing, Key Account Development, Materials, Organic Chemistry, Consumer Products, International Business, Technology Transfer, Formulation, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Supply Chain, Cosmetics, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Product Innovation
Education
Penn State University 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education of Chemistry
Stepan Company September 2013 - Present
Alcoa Fastening Systems October 2011 - September 2013
Alcoa October 2010 - September 2011
Alcoa February 2009 - September 2010
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Environmental..., Process Engineering, Microsoft Office, Environmental..., Microsoft Excel, Cross-functional Team..., PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Hazardous Waste..., EHS, Environmental Impact..., Management, Continuous Improvement, Training, Waste, Environmental Awareness, Process Improvement, Sustainability
Education
Penn State University 2004 — 2008
BS Civil Engineering
AbbVie, Inc. March 2014 - Present
AbbVie, Inc. August 2012 - March 2014
Abbott Vascular July 2010 - August 2012
Abbott Laboratories July 2008 - June 2010
Northwestern University, Academic Technologies September 2003 - June 2008
Abbott Laboratories March 2006 - September 2007
Stepan Company June 2005 - September 2005
Abbott Laboratories June 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Validation, Quality System, CAPA, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, FDA, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, ISO 13485, Bilingual-Spanish, Packaging, Design for Manufacturing, V&V, Product Development, GMP, Testing, SharePoint, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Change Control, 21 CFR Part 11, Software Documentation, Visio, Trackwise, Spanish, TrackWise
Education
Northwestern University 2003 — 2008
B.S., Chemical and Biological Engineering
New Trier Township High School 1999 — 2003
Hollister Incorporated September 2014 - Present
Stepan Company October 2011 - September 2014
Stepan Company November 2010 - October 2011
Stepan Company October 2007 - November 2010
Stepan Company April 2006 - October 2007
Stepan Company January 2003 - April 2006
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2009 — 2011
MBA
University of Notre Dame 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Pre-professional Studies
Stanford University September 2013 - Present
Stepan Company June 2013 - September 2013
Northwestern University April 2011 - June 2013
University of Wisconsin-Madison June 2012 - August 2012
Northwestern University June 2011 - July 2011
Peoria Park District June 2005 - August 2010
Education
Stanford University 2013 — 2018
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company June 2015 - Present
Young Innovations, Inc. September 2014 - June 2015
NIU Experiential Learning Center (Jr. Consulting Group) May 2013 - May 2014
Bosch North America May 2013 - August 2013
Ace Hardware Corporation May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Capital Budgeting, Fundamental Analysis, Corporate Finance, Lease Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Treasury & Credit..., Derivatives
Education
Northern Illinois University - College of Business 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Finance
LA-CO Industries, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Stepan Company August 2009 - August 2014
Minuteman International September 2007 - January 2009
Maurice Sporting Goods April 2005 - September 2007
Maurice Sporting Goods May 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Control, Strategic Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Fresenius Kabi USA June 2014 - Present
Stepan Company November 2009 - December 2013
Stepan Company September 2007 - November 2009
CPKelco June 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, R&D, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering, GMP, Process Improvement, Matlab, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Process Simulation, Process Safety, Packaging, Root Cause Analysis, Chemistry, Project Engineering, Process Control, ISO, SPC, 5S
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 2002 — 2005
Chemical Engineering
Montana State University-Bozeman 1998 — 2002
ChemE
Polson High School 1992 — 1996
Stepan Company July 2013 - Present
John Crane Group Corporation [subsidiary of Smiths Group plc] September 2011 - July 2013
W.W. Grainger, Inc. November 2008 - August 2011
VWR International, LLC June 2000 - October 2008
Skills
Over 10 years in export..., Very familiar with OFAC..., Experience with export..., SAP/GTS experience, Ability to identify..., Export, International Trade, Customs Regulations, Import, Program Management, Export Controls, ITAR, International Sales, Trade Compliance, Sanction, Logistics, Global Sourcing, OFAC, Supply Chain, SAP, Management, Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage, International Logistics, C-TPAT, INCO terms, NAFTA, Shipping, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, International Business
Education
National-Louis University 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1996 — 1999
BA
Diversified CPC Intl. 2000 - Present
Southern Aerosol Technical Association October 2005 - October 2012
Stepan Company 1989 - 2000
Scott's Liquid Gold Inc. 1986 - 1989
Skills
Product Development, Surfactants, Sales Management, New Business Development, Manufacturing, Sales, Formulation, Personal Care, Selling, Negotiation, Market Development, Key Account Management, Aerosol, Forecasting, Adhesives, Sales Operations, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Pricing, Polymers, Plastics, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Purchasing, International Sales
Education
North Central College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemsitry
Larkin High School 1977 — 1980
Monroe Energy September 2014 - Present
Stepan Company July 2012 - September 2014
W.R. Grace June 2007 - April 2012
Arcelor Mittal October 2005 - June 2007
Arcelor Mittal October 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Maintenance & Repair, Facilities Management, Industrial Sector, Strategic Sourcing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Supply Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Global Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, SAP, Procurement, Continuous Improvement, Negotiation, Raw Materials, Process Improvement, Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Operations Management, Materials, eSourcing, E-procurement, Forecasting, Pricing, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain..., Product Development, ISO, SAP R/3, Outsourcing, Supplier Diversity, Root Cause Analysis, MRP, Supplier Negotiation, Value Stream Mapping, Inventory Management, 5S, DMAIC, Operational Excellence, Warehousing, Inventory Control
Education
University of Baltimore 2007 — 2009
M.B.A, International Business
Morgan State University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Finance
Western High School
Stepan Company March 2013 - Present
Skills
Chemistry, R&D, Polymers, Surfactants, Product Development, Spectroscopy, Analytical Chemistry, Raw Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Validation, UV/Vis, Accomplished Inventor, Formulation
Education
Purdue University 1983 — 1988
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry
Oregon State University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Stepan Company September 2014 - Present
Terra Drill May 2012 - September 2014
Halliburton September 2010 - May 2012
Champion Technologies January 2004 - March 2010
Champion Technologies July 1999 - January 2004
Skills
Petroleum, Oilfield, Gas, Upstream, Oil/Gas, Drilling, Corrosion, Petroleum Engineering, Natural Gas, Energy, Pipelines, Offshore Drilling, Completions, Coaching, Mentoring, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Contract Management, Completion, Oil & Gas
Education
Mount Royal College 1994 — 1996
Engineering Transfer, Engineering
NAIT 1990 — 1992
diploma, Chemical Engineering Technology
Stepan Company October 2013 - Present
Stepan Company July 2013 - Present
Stepan Company July 2010 - June 2013
Stepan Company July 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Key Account Management, Chemical Industry, Market Development, Market Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., International Sales, Chemistry, Polymers, Additives, Sales Operations, Adhesives, Coatings, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Sales, Raw Materials
Education
Northwestern University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Ecolab April 2014 - Present
Ecolab April 2013 - April 2014
Nalco August 2011 - April 2013
Nalco Chemical Company July 2010 - August 2011
Nalco Chemical Company July 2007 - July 2010
Stepan Company August 2005 - July 2007
Stepan Company June 2004 - August 2005
Diageo October 2001 - June 2004
The Clorox Company August 2000 - October 2001
The Clorox Company July 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Process Optimization, Water Treatment, Reverse Osmosis, Cross-functional Team..., Capital Projects, Factory, Team Building, Polymers, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Chemical Engineering, Procurement, Chemistry, Commissioning, Maintenance, Process Safety..., Six Sigma, Planned Preventative...
Education
Purdue University 1992 — 1997
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company 2014 - Present
W.H. Leary Co., Inc. 2011 - 2014
SABIC Innovative Plastics 2009 - 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics 2007 - 2009
GE 2005 - 2007
GE 2003 - 2005
GE 2001 - 2003
GE 1999 - 2001
GE 1996 - 1999
Dow Chemical 1995 - 1996
Skills
Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis
Education
Ohio University 1985 — 1990
BS, Chemical Engineering
Superior Carriers February 2013 - June 2013
USABlueBook July 2011 - January 2013
Arc-Tronics Inc. February 2011 - July 2011
Stepan Company December 1999 - December 2010
Goss Graphics 1997 - 1999
Skills
Procurement, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Shipping, Continuous Improvement, Team Building, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Quality Management, Leadership, Transportation..., Warehousing, Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Operations Management, Process Improvement, Warehouse Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
Sanford Rose Associates International, Inc. March 1997 - Present
BFGoodrich 1993 - 1996
Stepan Company 1981 - 1993
Dow Chemical 1967 - 1981
Dow Quimica SA Brasil 1974 - 1977
Skills
Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Staff Retention, Executive Search, R&D, Plastics, Talent Acquisition, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Technical Recruiting, New Business Development, Product Development, Talent Management, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Six Sigma, Sales Management, Sales, Operations Management, Adhesives, Strategy, Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Onboarding, Coatings, Management, Start-ups, Market Development, Engineering, Market Research, Executive Management, Business Strategy, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Polymers, Leadership, Management Consulting, Automotive, Process Engineering
Education
Xavier University - School of Business Administration 1965 — 1967
MBA - Marketing / Economics
Olivet College 1960 — 1965
BA - Economics
Homecoming Healthcare Inc. 2009 - Present
Stepan Company January 2006 - Present
Open Mortgage, LLC 2008 - 2010
AmeriCorp Mortgage Funding, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Skills
Credit, Customer Service, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Analysis, Budgets, Team Building
Education
Northern Illinois University 1987 — 1991
B.A., Public Administration
Stepan Company July 2014 - Present
BASF Health & Nutrition February 2008 - July 2014
Cygan Hayes, Ltd. October 2006 - January 2008
Cognis May 1997 - August 2006
Skills
SAP, Internal Audit, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Continuous Improvement, Team Leadership, Auditing, Team Building, Internal Controls, Accounting
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance, 3.2 / 4.0
Stepan Company March 2013 - Present
Cargill December 2011 - February 2013
Cargill March 2008 - December 2011
Dow Chemical January 2001 - March 2008
Union Carbide March 1997 - January 2001
McWhorter Technologies January 1995 - March 1997
McWhorter Technologies February 1994 - January 1995
Cargill January 1989 - February 1994
Cargill June 1984 - January 1989
Skills
Operations Management, Process Safety..., Batch Chemical..., Food Processing, Leadership, High Perfomance Team..., Execution capabilities, Federal & State..., Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, Process Simulation, EHS, Root Cause Analysis, Adhesives, Polymers, Engineering, Safety Management..., Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, Industrial Safety, Capital Projects, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Change Management, 5S
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1986 — 1989
Masters of Business Administration
Purdue University 1980 — 1984
Bachelors of Science, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company May 2015 - Present
Stepan Company February 2013 - April 2015
Scheck & Siress October 2012 - December 2012
Mercury Cruise line May 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Aspen Plus, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Process Engineering, Troubleshooting, Chemical Engineering, Korf Hydraulics, Data Analysis, Production Engineering, Process Control, Continuous Process...
Education
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals March 2012 - Present
Stepan Company July 2011 - March 2012
Sunoco January 2005 - December 2009
Computer Sciences Corporation September 2003 - January 2005
Primavera Systems May 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Windows, Problem Solving, Call Center, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Operations Management, Building Automation, Apogee, Fire Alarm, Call Centers, Software Documentation, Help Desk Support, Process Improvement, HVAC Controls, Cross-functional Team..., Technical Support, Team Leadership, Analysis, Refinery, Leadership, MS Project, Contract Management, Security, Facilities Management, Customer Satisfaction, Process Scheduler, Training
Education
CHI Institute 1996 — 1998
Ceftificate, Computer Systems Technology
Penn State University
General Studies
3M December 2013 - Present
3M November 2011 - December 2013
3M January 2010 - November 2011
3M August 2000 - June 2010
Hydrite Chemical Co. June 1999 - December 1999
Stepan Company June 1998 - September 1998
Skills
Adhesives, Six Sigma, Polymers, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Coatings, R&D, Engineering, Sales Management, Lean Manufacturing, Polymer Science, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments
Education
Northwestern University 1996 — 2000
BS ChE, Chemical Engineering, French
Witnessing Works, Inc. November 2011 - Present
Barrett Values Centre July 2011 - Present
Stepan Company September 2008 - July 2013
Ambitech Engineering June 2006 - September 2008
Earth Tech Environmental LLC May 2001 - June 2006
UOP June 2000 - February 2001
Middough Inc. October 1995 - October 1998
ExxonMobil November 1977 - October 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, Research, Customer Service, Change Management, Teaching, Coaching, Leadership Development, Team Building, Organizational..., Budgets, Microsoft Office, Program Management, French
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 1970 — 1971
Master's degree, Chemical Engineering
Osmania University 1963 — 1968
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Chemical Engineering
BYK Additives & Instruments July 2014 - Present
Stepan Company February 2012 - July 2014
Stepan Company January 2011 - February 2012
Sasol July 2010 - January 2011
Sasol September 2008 - July 2010
Sasol February 2006 - September 2008
Sasol July 2004 - February 2006
Missouri State University August 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Chemicals, Purchasing, Contract Management, Budgeting, Pricing, Petrochemical, Market Development, Natural Gas, Cash Flow, Supply Chain, Product Development, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Forecasting, Procurement, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Chemistry, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Strategy Development, Market Analysis, Oil, Team Building, Strategy, Sales, Project Planning, Budgets, Petroleum
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
MBA, Marketing, Finance, Business
Missouri State University 2001 — 2004
M.S., Chemistry
Missouri State University 1997 — 2001
B.S., Chemistry
Stepan Company Logistics SupervisorAllied Tube & ConduitAugust 2003 - December 2010
Education
Moraine Valley Community College 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Supply Chain Management
Govenors State University 2003 — 2011
Bachelors, Interdisplinary Studies
Stepan Company June 2012 - Present
Stepan Company October 2010 - June 2012
Weiss & Company LLP June 2008 - October 2010
CBIZ/MHM Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services September 2002 - May 2008
CBIZ MHM, LLC 2002 - 2008
Vogel, Katz and Wold September 1998 - August 2002
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Internal Controls, GAAP, Variance Analysis, Finance, Financial Statements, Analysis, Tax, Leadership, Management, Income Tax, Financial Reporting, Consulting, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Office, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Journal Entries, US GAAP, Manufacturing, Account Reconciliation, Partnerships
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2002
Accounting
Oakton Community College 1995 — 1998
Management, Accounting and management
Stepan Company October 2014 - Present
Stepan Company October 2010 - Present
Stepan Company February 2007 - September 2010
Stepan Company March 2003 - February 2007
Stepan Company December 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Strategy, Market Development, Personal Care, Raw Materials, Supply Chain, Coatings, Polymers, R&D, Adhesives, Chemistry, Commercialization, Resin, Plastics, Management, Product Development
Education
Northern Illinois University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Stepan Company July 2015 - Present
Univar January 2014 - July 2015
Surfactant Science May 2013 - January 2014
Oxiteno September 2012 - February 2013
Oxiteno August 2010 - September 2012
Harcros Chemicals May 2009 - August 2010
McIntyre Group, Ltd. January 2003 - March 2009
Stepan Company October 1986 - January 2003
Skills
Technical Presentations, Surfactants, Product Development, Formulation, Management, Chemistry, R&D, Personal Care, Raw Materials, Career Development, Commercialization, Additives, Market Development, Emulsions, Detergents, I&I, Builders, Surface Chemistry, Hard Surface Cleaning, Innovation Development, Marketing Strategy, Mentoring, Project Management, Technology Transfer, Cross-functional Team..., Ingredients, Water Treatment, Polymer Science, Solvent, Polymer Chemistry, Open Innovation, Product Innovation, Product Management, Process Optimization, Chemical Industry, Innovation Management, Lubricants, Materials Science, Biofuels, Start-ups, Process Simulation, Design of Experiments, International Sales, Business Development, Oleochemicals, International Business
Education
North Park University 1983 — 1986
B.S., Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude
Northwestern University 1982 — 1983
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC April 2015 - Present
Motorola Solutions October 2011 - January 2015
Stepan Company March 2011 - October 2011
Motorola Mobility October 2008 - March 2011
Motorola Mobility June 2005 - September 2008
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Management & Strategy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Dual Bachelors of Science, Finance & Business Administration
NASA Ames Research Center June 2015 - August 2015
NorthShore University HealthSystem August 2014 - June 2015
Stepan Company June 2014 - September 2014
Tobin Marks Organometallics Catalysis Lab January 2014 - June 2014
Institute for Bionanotechnology and Medicine June 2013 - September 2013
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company April 2010 - Present
Stepan Company May 2006 - April 2010
Hewitt Associates 2004 - 2006
Merrill Lynch 2000 - 2002
SUPERVALU 1996 - 2000
Skills
Organizational..., Training, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Leadership, Training Delivery, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Instructor-led Training, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, Career Development, Culture Change, Appreciative Inquiry, ADDIE, Performance Improvement, Strategic Planning
Education
Truman State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Mathematics Minor
Granite City Senior High School 1986 — 1990
Northwestern University
Master's Degree, Learning and Organzation Change
DuPont June 2012 - Present
DuPont 2012 - 2013
Stepan Company March 2010 - July 2012
RR Donnelly May 2007 - September 2009
NYK Line July 2005 - April 2007
Cutting Edge Logistics November 2002 - January 2005
Sang Woo, Manila January 1992 - January 2002
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, Procurement, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, SAP, Shipping, Freight, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Yonsei University 1995 — 1996
International and Intercultural Communication
Oklahoma City University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Mass Communications
Univar November 2014 - Present
Univar April 2014 - Present
Molex Incorporated October 2009 - March 2014
Molex Incorporated September 2007 - October 2009
Molex Incorporated August 1999 - September 2007
Stepan Company 1990 - 1999
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1995 — 1998
MBA, Finance / Organizational Behavior
University of Notre Dame 1986 — 1990
BA, Government
T.H. Hilson March 2015 - Present
Stepan Company August 1977 - January 2015
Skills
Surfactants, Chemistry, Polymers, R&D, Organic Chemistry, Project Management, Technical Training, Technical Presentations, Conference Speaking, Product Development, Raw Materials, Additives, Adhesives, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, HPLC, Manufacturing, UV/Vis
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
eQuest October 2010 - Present
FILTER September 2007 - August 2010
Paladin (a MPS Group/ Idea Integration Company January 2004 - August 2007
TMP Worldwide/Monster.com 2001 - 2003
Stepan Company 1999 - 2001
Skills
Copywriting, Editing, Employer Branding, Social Media, Talent Management, Social Networking, Talent Acquisition, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Project Management, Applicant Tracking..., SEO, Sourcing, Strategy, Content Development, Marketing Strategy
Education
Ohio University 1994 — 1998
BS in Communications, Organization Communications w/minor in Human Resources
Stepan Company April 1998 - Present
Skills
IT Management, Network Administration, Windows Server, ITIL Service Strategy, IT Hardware Support, Windows, Mac OS, Mac OS X Server, Print Management, Printers, Cisco Routers, SonicWALL, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Web Design, End User Training, HTML, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Theology, Religion, Microsoft SQL Server, Spiritual Direction, Discipleship, Pastoral Counseling, Preaching, Pastoral Care, Biblical Studies
Education
Pierce College 1993 — 1995
Information Technology
Pierce Community College 1993 — 1995
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Ingevity (formerly MWV specialty Chemicals) February 2015 - Present
Stepan Company August 2011 - Present
Cytec Industries Inc August 2004 - August 2011
Rhodia, Inc January 2001 - August 2004
Rhodia, Inc (formerly Albright and Wilson, Inc) January 2000 - January 2001
Commodore Separation Technologies January 1998 - January 1999
Skills
Polymers, R&D, Organic Synthesis, Chemistry, Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Spectroscopy, NMR, Organic Chemistry, UV/Vis, Surfactants, Coatings, Gas Chromatography, Polymer Science, Nanomaterials, Process Simulation, Characterization, Analytical Chemistry, Rheology, Catalysis, Adhesives, Chemical Engineering, TGA, Resin, GPC, Formulation
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 1990 — 1996
Ph.D, Organic Chemistry
Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing China 1985 — 1988
M.S, Polymer Chemistry
Nanjing University 1981 — 1985
BS, polymer science
Wuchang experimental High School
Stepan Company 2012 - Present
Stepan Company 2008 - 2012
Stepan Company 2004 - 2008
Stepan Company 1998 - 2004
Stepan Company 1994 - 1998
Stepan Company 1991 - 1994
Education
Purdue University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Chemistry
Stepan Company July 2010 - Present
Stepan Company September 2005 - July 2010
Stepan Company January 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Polyurethane, Chemistry, Marketing, Continuous Improvement, Adhesives, Resin, Product Management, Business Development, Strategic Sourcing, Raw Materials, Product Development, Additives, Supply Chain, Organization &..., Cross-functional Team..., Formulation, Commercialization, Six Sigma
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2009 — 2012
MBA, Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1997 — 2001
BS, Chemistry
Stepan Company March 2014 - Present
Stepan Company January 2013 - March 2014
Stepan July 2012 - January 2013
Lake Forest Academy July 2011 - June 2012
Northwestern University September 2009 - March 2011
Northwestern University September 2009 - December 2010
University of Rochester September 2008 - May 2009
University of Rochester January 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Synthetic Organic..., 1H and 13C NMR, GC-MS, HPLC, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, FT-IR, Air Sensitive Techniques, Titrations, Column Chromatography, Lotus Notes, Titration, Chemistry, FTIR, 13C NMR, Organic Chemistry, NMR, Research, Laboratory, NMR spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, carbon NMR, OS X, R&D, Characterization, Catalysis, Science, UV/Vis, Spectroscopy, IR, Organic Synthesis
Education
Northwestern University 2009 — 2011
M.S, Organic Chemistry
University of Rochester 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS) & Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chemistry & Spanish
MPM Food Equipment Group October 2013 - Present
Stepan Company June 2011 - October 2013
The Fresh Market June 2008 - June 2011
UPS May 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Inventory Control, Inventory Management, MSDS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Lotus Notes, Time Management, Logistics, Software Documentation, Leadership, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Training, Sales, Social Media
Education
North Central College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Broadcast Communications
New Trier High School 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree of Communications
Stepan Company April 2006 - Present
Stepan Company January 2003 - April 2006
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1991 — 1993
Masters Management
University of Chicago 1977 — 1981
BA Biology
Johnson & Johnson July 1999 - August 2008
Stepan Company May 1998 - June 1999
Procter & Gamble Philippines Inc. April 1990 - June 1997
Styrene Monomer Processing Inc. October 1989 - April 1990
Skills
R&D, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Data Analysis, Science, Research, Process development, Quality Systems, Clinical Research, Pilot Plant, Validation, Competitive Monitoring, Patent Searching, Document Management, Documentation, Project Management, Consumer Products, Commercialization, Technology Transfer, Childcare, Sports Coaching, Production Process..., Laboratory Skills, Clinical Monitoring, Quality Auditing, Badminton, Cell Culture, HPLC, Product Development
Education
Skyline College 2011 — 2012
Associate's degree, Allied Health Science
University of the Philippines 1999 — 2000
Master's degree, Technology Management
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 1983 — 1989
BS in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company January 2011 - Present
Northwestern University July 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Chemistry, R&D, Spectroscopy, UV/Vis
Education
Northwestern University 2003 — 2008
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry
University of Michigan 1999 — 2003
B.S., Chemistry, Biochemistry
Buckman N.A. September 2014 - Present
Mason Chemical Company July 2009 - September 2014
Brenntag May 2008 - May 2009
The Lubrizol Corporation June 2007 - June 2008
Stepan Company June 2002 - June 2007
Univar May 1994 - May 2002
Harcros Chemicals August 1991 - May 1994
Skills
Additives, Chemistry, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Product Development, Petroleum, Raw Materials, Sales, R&D, Market Development, Water Treatment, Personal Care, Industrial and..., Market Trends, Field and lab testing..., Business Development, Business Strategy, Chemical Industry, Coatings, Competitive Analysis, Corrosion, Direct Sales, Energy Industry, Gas, Manufacturing, Materials, Oil/Gas, Oilfield, Polymers, Pricing, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Strategy, Supply Chain Management
Education
Oklahoma State University 1988 — 1991
BS, Marketing and Economics
Oklahoma State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Solvay January 2015 - Present
Nexeo Solutions, LLC August 2013 - January 2015
Stepan Company October 2006 - July 2013
Aqua America June 2006 - October 2006
US Filter November 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Capital Projects, Project Management, Scope Management, Process Optimization, Procurement, Budgets, Process Safety..., Continuous Improvement, MS Project, Construction Management, Six Sigma, CPM Scheduling, Change Orders, Cost Control, Risk Management, Time Management, Scopes Of Work, Project Scope..., P&ID, Polymers, PSM, Incident Investigation, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Process Improvement, SAP
Education
National University of Singapore 2002 — 2003
Master of Science (MS), Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2003
Master of Science (MS), Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company June 2012 - Present
Stepan Company August 2005 - June 2012
Stepan Company February 2000 - August 2005
Stepan Company January 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Polymers, Additives, Coatings, Adhesives, Chemistry, Surfactants, R&D, Polyurethane, Market Development, Chemical Engineering, Plastics, Commercialization, Raw Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Manufacturing, Organic Chemistry, Formulation
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1994 — 1996
MBA, Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1984
B.S., Chemistry
Stepan Lipid Nutrition June 2011 - Present
Stepan Company 1993 - 2009
Lubrizol 1990 - 1993
Skills
Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Polymers, R&D, Surfactants, HPLC, NMR, Technology Transfer, Formulation
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1985 — 1990
PhD, Organic Chemistry
Ohio Northern University 1981 — 1985
B.S., Chemistry
Carlisle Construction Materials August 2013 - Present
Rogers Corporation October 2011 - June 2013
Rogers Corporation October 2007 - October 2011
Stepan Company January 2002 - October 2007
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Polyurethane, Design of Experiments, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Procurement, R&D, Process Engineering, 5S, Process Simulation, ISO, SPC, Plastics, Polymers, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, Minitab, FMEA, Quality System, Value Stream Mapping, Materials, Manufacturing..., Failure Analysis, Manufacturing...
Education
Northwestern University 2006 — 2009
Masters, Engineering Management
Northwestern University 2008 — 2009
Graduate Certificate, Learning & Organizational Change
Purdue University 1996 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Nalco November 2013 - Present
Stepan Company October 2011 - November 2013
Stepan Company May 2009 - October 2011
Stepan Company March 2008 - April 2009
Hollister, Inc. January 2007 - February 2008
Stepan January 1999 - January 2007
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, SAP, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Production Planning, Supply Chain..., Manufacturing, Purchasing, MRP, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Six Sigma, Demand Planning, SAP R/3, Lean Manufacturing, Warehousing, Process Engineering, Consumer Products, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson March 2013 - Present
International Flavors and Fragrances February 2011 - August 2012
Stepan Company October 2009 - August 2010
Schering Plough January 2008 - January 2009
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical August 2000 - December 2007
Unilever Research US May 1988 - August 2000
Union Carbide Corporation March 1980 - May 1988
USS Chemicals Division of US Steel March 1977 - March 1980
American Oil & Supply March 1974 - March 1977
Skills
GMP, R&D, Validation, Engineering, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Polymers, Commissioning, Sop, Chemical Engineering, Change Management, Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Biotechnology, Capital Projects, Chemistry, Commercialization, FDA, MS Project, Troubleshooting, Process Simulation, Operational Excellence, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Leadership, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Technology Transfer
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1994 — 1995
Graduate Certificate, Project Management
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1973 — 1978
BS, Chemical Engineering
SACHEM, Inc March 2015 - Present
Allnex April 2013 - Present
Cytec November 2006 - April 2013
Sun Chemical January 2004 - November 2006
Stepan Company January 2000 - December 2004
Rohm and Haas December 1990 - December 1999
Skills
Raw Materials, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, ISO, Strategic Sourcing, Adhesives, Cost Reduction, Oil, Global Sourcing, Materials Management, Resin, Polymers, Coatings, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Project Planning, Additives, Supply Chain, Petroleum, Procurement, Ink, Materials, Supplier Negotiation, Plastics, SAP, Pigments
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 1997 — 1998
BS, Business Admn
Stepan Company January 2005 - Present
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts February 1998 - July 2004
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Office, Training, Process Improvement, Leadership, Internal Controls, Budgets
Education
Northern Illinois University 2007 — 2008
Master's degree, Taxation
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Stepan Company September 2005 - Present
Stepan Company September 2005 - July 2008
Orren Pickell Designers & Builders June 2000 - September 2005
Glenview Animal Hospital March 1997 - March 1998
Skills
LotusScript, Lotus Notes, Lotus Domino, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, XHTML, XML, SQL, ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, Web Development, SAP Netweaver, Visual Composer, VBScript, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office, Web Security, Lotus, Process Improvement, Programming
Education
Northwestern University 1994 — 1997
The Lubrizol Corporation August 2013 - Present
The Lubrizol Corporation July 2011 - August 2013
BASF Corporation May 2008 - July 2011
BASF Corporation January 2007 - May 2008
BASF Aktiengesellschaft March 2004 - January 2007
BASF Corporation January 2003 - March 2004
Stepan Company 1990 - 1993
Stepan Company 1990 - 1993
Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Negotiation, Sales, Team Building, Project Management, Management, Product Development, Leadership, International Sales, CRM, Marketing, Key Account Management, Coatings
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1999 — 2002
M.B.A., Marketing, Finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1985 — 1989
B.S., Biology
Troy Corporation November 2014 - Present
BP May 2012 - October 2014
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc. June 2011 - May 2012
Ohm Labs January 2010 - June 2011
Tetra Tech EM Inc. November 2008 - December 2009
Stepan Company January 2008 - July 2008
AGC Chemicals April 2004 - December 2007
BOC Gases September 2001 - March 2004
Reheis Inc October 1995 - August 2001
IFF 1985 - 1989
Skills
Management, Chemical Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Process Control, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, Process Scheduler, Construction, Budgets, Process Engineering, Training, Coatings, R&D, Factory, Instrumentation, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, Project Engineering, Contract Negotiation, Auditing, Process Optimization, ISO, HAZOP, Commissioning, Process Simulation, Polymers, Process Safety, Capital Projects, Petrochemical, Energy, Process Safety..., DCS, Safety Management..., Procurement, Engineering Management, Iso 9000, Materials, Quality Management, 5S, Petroleum, ISO 14001, Pumps, Distillation, Oil/Gas, ISO 9000
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
STA / VAS December 2002 - Present
A.T. Kearney June 1998 - August 2002
Price Waterhouse December 1997 - June 1998
Stepan Company October 1991 - December 1997
KPMG Peat Marwick July 1986 - November 1991
Skills
Corporate Tax, Tax, Accounting, Tax Law, International Tax, Tax Advisory, Transfer Pricing, Financial Reporting, Income Tax
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1984 — 1986
Master of Management, Specialization, Accounting
Walt Disney Imagineering January 2012 - Present
Disneyland Resort February 2010 - January 2012
Disneyland Resort September 2008 - February 2010
Disneyland Resort June 2006 - September 2008
Ablestik Laboratories September 2004 - June 2006
Stepan Company June 2001 - June 2004
UOP July 2000 - June 2001
UOP April 1998 - July 2000
UOP June 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, SAP, Leadership, Project Management, Program Management, Manufacturing, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Team Building, Operations Management, Budgets, Management, Process Scheduler, Strategic Planning, Customer Service
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2000 — 2003
MBA, Business
Northwestern University 1991 — 1996
BS, Chemical Engineering
Dart Container December 2014 - Present
Stepan Company July 2012 - December 2014
Valspar January 2009 - July 2012
Valspar September 2006 - January 2009
Valspar June 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Safety, Coatings, Process Safety..., Chemical Engineering, Six Sigma, Process Engineering, 5S, Polymers, Root Cause Analysis, Process Optimization, ISO, DMAIC
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
Purdue University 2000 — 2005
BS Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company February 2011 - Present
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc. June 2004 - February 2011
KPMG August 1996 - June 2004
Skills
Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax, SEC filings, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Auditing, SAP, Forecasting, Process Improvement, GAAP
Education
Northern Illinois University 1994 — 1996
MST, Accountancy
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
BS, Accountancy
Stepan Company February 1989 - Present
Skills
SAP, ABAP, EDI
Education
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1986
BS, Computer Science
Northern Illinois University
BS Computer Science
Axalta Coating Systems November 2014 - Present
Stepan Company June 2014 - October 2014
Stepan Company February 2011 - June 2014
Nestle January 2009 - February 2011
Tate & Lyle September 2007 - January 2009
Tate & Lyle July 2005 - August 2007
Tate & Lyle October 2004 - June 2005
Tate & Lyle February 2003 - September 2004
Skills
International Project..., Project Portfolio..., Large Capital Projects, PMO Development, Manufacturing..., Global Strategy, Strategic Planning, Global Management, Facility Master Planning, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, SAP, TPM, DMAIC, Technology Transfer, Organizational..., Licensing, Food & Beverage, Process Excellence, Consumer Goods, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Development, Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Process Engineering, Strategy
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Finance, Marketing and Strategy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Chemical Engineering
Ranstadt Sourceright March 2015 - Present
Sonoco October 2002 - February 2015
Molex March 1979 - September 2002
Stepan Company 1977 - 1979
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Process Improvement, Account Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
Northern Illinois University 1980 — 1982
MBA, Marketing / Finance / Management
Rockford University 1972 — 1976
BA, Psychology and Economics
Stepan Company April 2011 - Present
Celanese International Corporation October 2002 - March 2011
Celanese Singapore Pte Ltd January 1998 - January 2002
Hoechst Thai Ltd January 1991 - January 1997
M.S. Industrial Supplies Co., Ltd January 1990 - January 1991
Skills
Logistics, Six Sigma, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Warehousing, Materials Management, Transportation, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Shipping, Negotiation, Management, Freight, Leadership, Strategy
Education
Murray State University 1993 — 1995
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
Chulalongkorn University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Sciences, Material Sciences / Chemistry
Ascend Performance Materials November 2012 - Present
VVF LLC September 2007 - October 2012
Buffalo Trace Distillery June 2005 - August 2007
Stepan Company August 2000 - June 2005
Phenolchemie September 1997 - June 2000
Skills
Employee Relations, Benefits, Organizational..., Compensation, Performance Management, HRIS, Talent Management, Deferred Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Personnel Management, Onboarding, Interviews, Human Resources, Technical Recruiting, Team Building, Hiring, Employee Engagement, Job Descriptions, Internet Recruiting, Sourcing, Employment Law, Start-ups, Recruiting, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, College Recruiting, Training, Workforce Planning, Benefits Administration, FMLA, Succession Planning, Temporary Placement, New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking...
Education
Park University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Labor Relations Certification
SHRM Certification - PHR
Stepan Company August 2008 - Present
Stepan Company September 2006 - August 2008
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC November 2005 - September 2006
AWTP, LLC November 2001 - November 2005
Yaskawa Electric America November 1997 - November 2001
Skills
US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley, Accounting, SAP, Forecasting, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
Northern Illinois University 1995 — 1997
Bachelors of Science, Accountancy
Stepan Company May 2008 - Present
Stepan Company January 2000 - May 2008
Skills
SAP, SAP R/3, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Warehousing, Supply Management, SAP ERP
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 1993 — 1995
BS, Business
Stepan Company April 2009 - Present
McIntyre Group Ltd. February 2008 - March 2009
McIntyre Group Ltd. February 2006 - February 2008
Mcintyre Group Ltd. May 2004 - February 2006
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2000 — 2004
BS, Chemistry
Fitz Chem Corporation May 2012 - Present
Oxiteno March 2010 - May 2012
McIntyre Group January 2007 - December 2009
McIntyre Group July 2004 - December 2006
Stepan Company 1999 - July 2004
Croda 1996 - 1999
Unichema 1993 - 1997
Soft Sheen 1986 - 1993
Skills
Cosmetics, R&D, Skin Care, Raw Materials, Personal Care, Chemistry, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Customer Service, Product Development, Surfactants, Technical Service
Education
Northwestern University 1986 — 1990
B.A.
Stepan Company August 2015 - Present
Arizona Chemical May 2015 - August 2015
Arizona Chemical August 2014 - May 2015
Arizona Chemical December 2012 - August 2014
Arizona Chemical August 2011 - December 2012
DSM November 2009 - August 2011
DSM February 2009 - November 2009
PPG Industries December 2006 - February 2009
PPG Industries, Inc June 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Process Engineering, Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Process Safety..., Process Improvement, HAZOP, Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, Manufacturing, Polymers, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Coatings, Factory, Process Simulation, Project Management, SAP, ISO, HAZOP Study
Education
Penn State University 2001 — 2005
BS, Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company September 2011 - Present
Stepan Company April 1979 - September 2011
Education
Olivet Nazarene University
Stepan Company April 2014 - Present
Stepan Company July 2010 - April 2014
University of Texas at Austin January 2004 - May 2005
Education
Northwestern University 2005 — 2010
Ph.D., Chemistry
The University of Texas at Austin 1999 — 2003
B.S., Chemistry
Tessenderlo Kerley Services July 2013 - March 2015
DCP Midstream September 2011 - August 2012
CH2M HILL November 2007 - February 2011
THUMS Long Beach Company December 2005 - November 2007
Bently Agrowdynamics January 2004 - April 2005
Jacobs Engineering April 2001 - April 2003
Nelco Products May 2000 - April 2001
Cytec Fiberite July 1998 - April 1999
Stepan Company May 1997 - January 1998
Witco Corporation July 1989 - February 1997
Skills
Process Engineering, Engineering, Project Engineering, Energy, Refinery, Petrochemical, Petroleum, Factory, Construction, FEED, Management, Gas, EPC
Education
Northwestern University 1972 — 1974
M.S., Chemical Engineering
University of Utah 1968 — 1972
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Emery Oleochemicals GmbH August 2013 - Present
Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry September 2005 - July 2013
Rhodia August 2004 - September 2005
WITCO/GOLDSCHMIDT/DEGUSSA 1995 - 2004
HARCROS CHEMICAL COMPANY 1994 - 1995
COOK COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 1992 - 1994
STEPAN COMPANY 1988 - 1992
HELENE CURTIS 1985 - 1988
Skills
Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Surfactants, Personal Care, Technical Service, Account Management, New Business Development, Chemical, Coatings, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Manufacturing, Pricing, R&D, Management, Selling, Technical Support, Market Analysis, Market Development, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Leadership, Polymers, Additives, Marketing, Adhesives, Key Account Management, Raw Materials, Resin
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2009 — 2012
Sales & Management
University of Illinois at Chicago 1980 — 1985
Bachelor, Science
Advantage Sales and Marketing May 1998 - Present
Stepan Company April 1990 - May 1998
Education
Northern Illinois University
Stepan Company 2005 - Present
Neville Chemical Company 1997 - 2005
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management
M.B.A.
UCLA
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Sensient Technologies Corporation June 2013 - Present
Sensient Technologies 2013 - 2014
Loders Croklaan November 2010 - May 2013
Stepan Company July 2006 - November 2010
Tyco International 2003 - 2006
Wausau Insurance 2002 - 2003
ConAgra Foods 2000 - 2002
ConAgra Foods 1996 - 2000
Aon Risk Services 1992 - 1996
Skills
Auditing, Behavior Based Safety, Construction Safety, Continuous Improvement, EHS, EHS Management Systems, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Permitting, Ergonomics, Facilities Management, GMP, Incident Investigation, Industrial Hygiene, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Occupational Health, PSM, Process Safety..., Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety, Risk Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Management..., Six Sigma, Training
Education
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1989
BS, Engineering Technology - Safety Management
ICL-Indusustrial Products America August 2014 - Present
Stepan Company February 2011 - August 2014
Urethane Soy Systems Co 2009 - 2011
Urethane Soy Systems Co 2004 - 2009
POLY-CARB, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Skills
Polyurethane, Polymers, Coatings, Adhesives, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Science, Resin, Chemistry, Rheology, Plastics, Design of Experiments, R&D, Six Sigma, Analytical Chemistry, Formulation, Elastomers, Product Development, Organic Chemistry, Raw Materials, Additives
Education
South Dakota State University 2009 — 2012
MS in Industrial Management, Management
Pittsburg State University 2001 — 2002
BS, Plastics Engineering Technology
Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies 1997 — 2000
Diploma/Associate, Plastics Engineering Technology
Stepan Company 2010 - Present
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 2006 - 2009
Medco January 2005 - September 2006
Case Consulting June 2000 - December 2004
Engelhard Corporation January 1999 - January 2000
Skills
ISO 14001, Hazardous Materials, PSM, Chemicals, Continuous Improvement, Green Belt, PHA, RCA, OSHA, FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY, Ergonomics, Environmental Awareness, Process Analysis, Behavior Based Safety, Occupational Health, Lean Manufacturing, Associate Safety...
Education
NJIT
M.S, Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
MS, Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science
Rutgers University
B.SC, Environmental Science
Stepan Company EHS ManagerTyco InternationalJuly 2003 - August 2006
Education
Northern Illinois University 1986 — 1989
Engineering Technology, Safety Management
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1989
Engineering Technology
Stepan Company July 2013 - Present
Stepan Company June 2012 - September 2012
Sappi July 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Coatings, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Matlab, Research, Aspen HYSYS, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Process Engineering, Microsoft Word, Spanish, Leadership
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Stepan Company June 2015 - Present
Lawson Products June 2013 - June 2015
OfficeMax, Inc. February 2006 - May 2013
Phillips Advance Transformers July 2001 - February 2006
Skills
ERP SAP R/3 (Version..., WinShuttle Transaction..., HP Quality Center..., SAP R/3, SAP, SQL, SDLC, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Integration, SD, Process Improvement, Databases, SAP ERP, Enterprise Architecture, ABAP, IDOC, ECC, SAP SD, EDI, Master Data Management, SAP Portal, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., SAP Implementation, Program Management, ERP, Supply Chain, SAP Netweaver, Business Process, Data Migration, SAP BW
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1998 — 2001
B.S., Computer Sciences
Ibne Sina College 1991 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Rumaithiya
Stepan Company 2004 - Present
University of South Florida 2000 - 2004
BISCO 1999 - 2000
Skills
NMR, Chemistry, IR, Organic Chemistry, Polymers, Spectroscopy, Organic Synthesis, Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, Characterization, LC-MS, Catalysis, Chromatography, GC-MS, R&D, UV, TGA, UV/Vis, Polymer Science, IR spectroscopy, Polymer Chemistry
Education
Northwestern University 1997 — 1999
Post-Doc, Organometallic/Polymer Chemistry
University of Florida 1992 — 1997
Ph.D., Organic/Polymer Chemistry
University of Southern Mississippi 1988 — 1992
B.S., Polymer Science
VDM Metals USA. LLC October 2009 - Present
Stepan Company November 1994 - October 2009
Skills
Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, EHS, Chemistry, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Polymers, Manufacturing, ISO 14001, Iso 9000, Quality System, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance
Education
Montclair State University
MA, Environmental Management
Montclair State University
PHD Candidate
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark
Biology, General
Stepan Company July 2012 - Present
Perfecseal, Inc October 2006 - July 2012
Ulticom,Inc. May 2003 - October 2006
Ulticom, Inc. September 2002 - May 2003
Statewide Hi-Way Safety Inc April 2002 - September 2002
Hazex Construction Company, Inc May 1999 - September 2001
Lockheed Martin Technology Group December 1998 - May 1999
Canterbury April 1998 - December 1998
Canterbury Information Technology, Inc July 1994 - December 1998
Canterbury April 1997 - April 1998
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
Education
Monmouth University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Science, Business Finance
Stepan Company Global Inventory ManagerStepan CompanyJune 1998 - Present
Skills
Supply Chain, Raw Materials, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Supply Chain..., Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Manufacturing, ISO, Six Sigma, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Process Engineering, Process Improvement
Education
Northwood University
BBA, Management
Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide February 2015 - Present
RCM Industries Inc. June 2012 - February 2015
RCM Industries Inc. September 2011 - June 2012
North Central College Student Human Resources Group August 2011 - 2012
Stepan Company May 2011 - September 2011
Kenneth Young Center August 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Human Resources, Interviews, Internet Recruiting, Training, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Technical Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Personnel Management, Sourcing, Employer Branding, Time Management, Employee Training, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Job Analysis, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Oral Communications, Communication Written, Recruitment/Retention, Training & Development, LinkedIn, Public Speaking, Internet Research, Able To Multi-task, Problem Solving, Interviewing, Social Media, Management Coaching, LIFO, Organizational Behavior, Vendor Relationships, Training Facilitation, Management Training..., Negotiation, Management
Education
North Central College
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Human Resources Management
Specialized Accounting Services LLC April 2013 - October 2013
Nelson Insulation Company July 2011 - March 2013
Delch Embroidery & Promotions, Inc. August 2008 - August 2012
Walmac Color Graphics, Inc. August 2009 - January 2011
Stepan Company September 1987 - April 1997
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Internal Controls, Auditing, Payroll, Budgets, Finance, Analysis, Human Resources, Financial Statements, Banking, SEC filings
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
BS, Accounting
Diversey, a division of Sealed Air March 2014 - Present
Stepan Company May 2010 - 2014
Genovique/ Eastman 2006 - 2010
Johnson Polymer 1999 - 2006
Skills
Raw Materials, FIFRA, Chemistry, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Polymers, Polymer Chemistry, Formulation, Product Stewardship, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science, Coatings, Personal Care, HPLC, Chemical Engineering, Product Development, Adhesives
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Organic Chemistry
HR Plus, A Sterling Infosystems Company March 2013 - February 2014
DPI Specialty Foods, Inc. August 2008 - May 2011
DPI Specialty Foods, Inc. January 2007 - August 2008
Stepan Company January 2000 - December 2006
Stepan Company November 1998 - December 1999
Borg-Warner Security Corporation February 1993 - November 1998
Navy Exchange Service Command June 1988 - February 1993
Skills
Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Financial Policies &..., Expense Reports, Physical Inventory, Cycle Counting, Inventory Analysis, Shrinkage, Freight Auditing, Freight Payment, Invoice Verification, Property & Casualty..., Databases, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports, Communication Skills, Report Writing, Building Relationships, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, US GAAP, Process Improvement, GAAP, Cost Accounting, Consolidation, Variance Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Accruals, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, External Audit, Capital Budgeting
Education
Penn State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Stepan Lipid Nutrition February 2013 - Present
Stepan Company March 2000 - February 2013
FMC Corporation June 1997 - March 2000
Rollins Environmental August 1995 - June 1997
Rollins Environmental October 1994 - August 1995
Rollins Environmental April 1992 - October 1994
Skills
Personal Care, Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, R&D, International Sales, Sales Management
Education
Penn State University 1988 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
College of Lake County August 2003 - Present
Stepan Company March 2000 - June 2002
Jelly Belly Cand April 1996 - February 2000
Skills
Certified Resume Writer..., Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Software Training, Staff Training, Teacher Training
Education
Northern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
BS, Operations Management
US Foods October 2010 - Present
NAVTEQ August 1999 - February 2010
Stepan Company March 1995 - May 1999
Skills
Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Outlook, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Planning, Project Coordination, Microsoft Excel, Internal Communications, Microsoft Office, Office Management, Office Administration, Project Management, Proofreading, Windows, French
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Topeka High School, Topeka, Ks
Wasielewski Group September 2013 - Present
Stepan Company June 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2015
Chemistry
Bronson & Kahn LLC February 2014 - November 2014
American Medical Association September 2013 - December 2013
Stepan Company May 2013 - August 2013
Chemimpex International August 2011 - July 2012
American Medical Association September 2010 - December 2010
American Medical Association August 2009 - June 2010
Community Support Services, Inc. September 2008 - June 2009
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago June 2008 - December 2008
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Healthcare
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
The University of Chicago 2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Social Work and Health Administration Policy
Purdue University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Economics
Stepan Company August 2013 - Present
Dow Corning December 2010 - August 2013
Dow Corning June 2009 - December 2010
Thomas & Betts May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
DMAIC, Mechanical Engineering, Capital Projects, Reliability, Design of Experiments, Troubleshooting, 5S, Minitab, SPC, Manufacturing, Process Optimization, Polymers, Manufacturing..., Process Control, Kaizen, SAP
Education
Penn State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Nitto Denko Automotive, New Jersey, Inc September 2014 - Present
Ferro Corporation April 2011 - November 2012
Stepan Company May 2010 - April 2011
Siemens Water Technologies: Electrocatalytic Products & Services March 2008 - May 2010
Perma Pure LLC June 2006 - June 2007
Heubach Colors Pvt Ltd; Heucotech Ltd. January 2006 - June 2006
Troy Chemical Corporation May 2000 - February 2005
Revlon February 1997 - December 1999
Zeneca Specialty Inks / Sun Chemical January 1992 - February 1997
Skills
Process Engineering, Process Development, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, Project Management, SAP, HAZOP Study, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Dispersions, Material Drying, Colloids, Emulsions, Instrumentation, Iso 9000, Internal Audit, Six Sigma, Process Control, Biocides, Paint, Ink, Cosmetics, Coatings, Equipment Sizing, Bill of Materials, AutoCAD, P&ID, PFD, Chemical Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Manufacturing, Materials, Process Simulation, ISO 9000, Continuous Improvement
Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
St. Peter's Prep
Stepan Company April 1994 - Present
Skills
Windows 7, Crystal Reports, Software Documentation, System Administration, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Customer Service
Education
Northeastern Illinois University
B.A., Sociology and Computer Science.
Tuley High School.
Diploma
Stepan Company August 2010 - Present
Stepan Company July 2008 - July 2010
Stepan Company June 2005 - July 2008
Stepan Company March 1997 - June 2005
Skills
Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Customer Service, SAP, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Manufacturing, Management
Education
National Louis University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business Administration and Management, General
Stepan Company June 2013 - September 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Aspen HYSYS, Matlab
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2016
Chemical Engineering
Northwestern University 2012 — 2016
Chemical Engineering