SunOpta Company
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DescriptionSunOpta, Inc. is a multi-national food and mineral company headquartered in Canada and founded in 1973. Headquarters: Brampton, Canada Number of employees: 1,800 Founded: 1973 Subsidiaries: Sunrise Growers, Inc., ProSoya Corporation,
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SunOpta Employees
SunOpta January 2015 - Present
Cargill 1999 - 2014
Skills
Food Industry, Food Safety, Food, Malting Technology, Food Technology, Manufacturing Operations, ISO, HACCP, Leadership Development, Microbiology, Preventive Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Capital Budgeting, Quality Assurance, Statistical Data..., Quality Auditing, Pest Control, Plant Management, Operating Budgets, FSSC 22000, Toastmasters, Technical Seminars, GMP, Food Processing, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Change Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bachelor's Degree, Microbiology
GENCO October 2014 - Present
Gap Inc. May 2010 - October 2014
SunOpta January 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Operations Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Team Building, Warehouse Management, Process Improvement, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain Management, Coaching, 3PL, Microsoft Office, Payroll, Recruiting, Purchasing, Training, Performance Management, Procurement, Program Management, Hiring, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Sourcing, Supply Chain..., Transportation, Forecasting, Logistics Management, Distribution Center..., Demand Planning, P&L Management, Transportation..., Vendor Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Human Resources, Production Planning
Education
California State University, Fresno 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership, 3.75
Humboldt State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Social Sciences
SunOpta May 2014 - Present
Feed My Starving Children June 2013 - January 2014
The Schwan Food Company May 2007 - December 2012
Kemps LLC July 2005 - September 2006
General Mills August 2001 - July 2005
Unilever HPC NA June 2000 - August 2000
Ashbury Images September 1994 - July 1999
InsMark, Inc. November 1986 - September 1994
Skills
Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Start-ups, Brand Management, Product Development, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Sales, Retail, Product Innovation, Nonprofits, Enterprise Software, Consumer Products, Customer Insight, Competitive Analysis, Segmentation, FMCG, Marketing Strategy
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1999 — 2001
MBA, Marketing, Strategy, Org Behavior
University of California, Berkeley 1983 — 1986
Bachelors of Science, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science
SunOpta February 2014 - October 2014
Moark LLC (Land O' Lakes) May 2010 - February 2014
St. John Knits October 1996 - June 2009
Macy's June 1989 - October 1996
Skills
Procurement, Budgets, Forecasting, Pricing, Management, Project Management, Strategic Sourcing, Facilities Management, Energy, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Product Development, Proposal Writing, Energy Conservation, Sustainable Development, HVAC, Indirect Purchasing, Team Building
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing, 3.75
Mt. San Antonio College 1983 — 1987
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Investment Centers of America October 2013 - Present
Consolidated Telcom September 2012 - October 2013
Titan Machinery August 2011 - September 2012
North Dakota State College of Science August 2010 - July 2011
North Dakota State College of Science November 2008 - August 2010
SunOpta June 2000 - November 2008
Skills
Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Accounts Payable, Financial Statements, Consolidation, Accounts Receivable, Financial Audits, Accounting, Financial Accounting, Internal Audit, GAAP, Management Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Payroll
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1988 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Bismarck State College 1986 — 1988
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Cyanotech August 2014 - Present
ProducePro Consultancy January 2013 - Present
North Shore LIving Herbs / North Shore Greenhouses, Inc May 2012 - December 2012
SunOpta May 2008 - August 2011
Maui Land & Pineapple April 2005 - May 2008
Coastal Berry April 2004 - November 2004
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc November 2003 - March 2004
Calavo Growers, Inc June 1981 - October 2003
Skills
Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Profit Maximization, International Business, Lean Initiatives, Lean Manufacturing, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Management, Leadership, Executive Management, Budgets, Food, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Frozen Food, Team Building, Food Processing, Strategy, Organizational..., Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Consumer Products, Business Development, Performance Management, Financial Analysis, Training, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Employee Relations, Pricing, P&L Management, Retail, Manufacturing, Income Statement, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Talent Management, Project Planning, Recruiting, FMCG, Forecasting, P&L, Supply Chain, Start-ups, Sales Operations
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1979 — 1981
Bachelors of Science, Fruit Industries / Agri-Business, Magna Cum Laude
Garces Memorial High School 1972 — 1976
General Education
SunOpta March 2015 - Present
Magnet 360 July 2014 - March 2015
Target March 2006 - March 2014
Honeywell June 1997 - October 2005
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Management Information Systems
Earlham College
BA, International Studies
General Mills September 2014 - Present
Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese Shop March 2014 - September 2014
Lactalis American Group January 2013 - December 2013
Lactalis October 2010 - December 2012
University of Minnesota September 2008 - May 2010
SunOpta 2010 - 2010
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Statistics, Food Science, Microbiology, Food Industry, Dairy, Laboratory, Training, Dairy Products, Chemistry, Research, Food, Cheese, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Food Microbiology, Analysis, Food Technology
Education
Groupe Ecole supérieure d'Agriculture d'Angers 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food Science
SunOpta April 2015 - Present
JP Aerospace March 2014 - Present
Medical Couriers Inc August 2006 - Present
Rocket Composites, Inc. July 2012 - August 2014
Starbucks 2009 - 2010
Skills
Metal Fabrication, Welding, Strain Gage Mounting &..., Public Speaking, Solidworks, Matlab, Materials, Engineering, Machining, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Product Design, Project Management, Technical Writing, Lean Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Teamwork, Simulink, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, MIG welding, Windows, Photography, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Transportation, Microsoft Word, Machinery, MS Project, Troubleshooting, Logistics, Finite Element Analysis, Machine Design, Time Management, Technical Presentations, Lathe, SolidWorks
Education
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Frontier Ag Inc. September 2014 - Present
SunOpta Sunflower February 2008 - September 2014
SunOpta February 2008 - September 2014
Kit Carson Correctional Center December 2000 - October 2007
ODS July 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Human Performance, Hiring, HIPAA, Human Resources, Payroll, HRIS, Software Documentation, FMLA, Time Management, Kronos Timekeeping, Management, Quality Assurance, Policy, Benefits Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain
Education
Villanova University 2006 — 2006
Professional in Human Resources, Human Resources
Eastern Oregon University 1981 — 1984
Education
Villanova University
Professional, Human Resources Management
SunOpta November 2013 - Present
Vega Productions Inc. May 2005 - Present
SunOpta Inc. February 2009 - October 2013
SunOpta Inc. August 2006 - February 2009
SunOpta Inc. February 2005 - August 2006
APSM Systems March 2004 - January 2005
Celestica July 2002 - January 2003
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, GAAP, Internal Controls, Consolidation, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Auditing, Budgets, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Strategic Financial..., Internal Audit, US GAAP, Process Improvement, Variance Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Managerial Finance, General Ledger, Finance
Education
University of Minnesota 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Degrees: Finance and Spanish; Minors: Accounting and Business Administration
Winona Senior High
Driscoll's June 2014 - Present
SunOpta July 2013 - June 2014
SunOpta February 2012 - July 2013
Images Everywhere February 2006 - February 2012
Skills
Food Industry, Inventory Management, SAP, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Finance, Forecasting, General Ledger, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Education
San Jose State University 2008 — 2011
Economics, BA
Cabrillo College 2008 — 2010
University of World and National Economy, Bulgaria 2000 — 2004
Darden October 2014 - Present
True Value Hardware Company July 2010 - Present
SpartanNash December 2013 - Present
SunOpta October 2014 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association November 2013 - Present
Chetrum Capital LLC 2001 - Present
The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack June 2004 - July 2015
Tim Hortons May 2007 - December 2014
Spartan Stores, Inc. August 2003 - December 2013
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation May 2005 - May 2012
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Leadership, Retail, Management Consulting, Mergers, Finance, Sales, Sourcing, Start-ups, Management, Strategic Planning, Auditing, Fundraising, Change Management, Business Strategy, Budgets, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Business Planning
Education
Harvard Business School 1981 — 1983
MBA
Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Illinois CPA Society
Certified Public Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
Chartered Accountant
Argent Diagnostics January 2014 - August 2014
Berri Pro September 2012 - April 2013
IFT Disney Competition September 2009 - February 2013
Milk Quality Improvement Lab February 2011 - November 2012
SunOpta June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Flavor Chemistry(Self..., Sensory Evaluation, Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Laboratory, Food, Food Industry, HACCP
Education
Cornell University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
Apicius International School of Hospitality 2012 — 2012
Beginners Certificate, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Stonyfield Farm May 2013 - Present
Stonyfield Farm September 2011 - April 2013
Pepperidge Farm August 2010 - June 2011
Blue Ginger May 2010 - August 2010
Greencore May 2009 - May 2010
Kayem Foods Inc. September 2008 - May 2009
SunOpta May 2007 - September 2008
Bake n' Joy October 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Culinary Skills, Product Development, Quality Control, Product Innovation, Technical Product Sales, HACCP, Food Science, Food, Food Processing, Food Technology, Ingredients, Food Industry, Sensory Evaluation
Education
Kansas State University 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science Microbiology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
RBC January 2008 - Present
SunOpta May 2004 - April 2007
Puresource Inc January 1989 - April 2004
Education
Canadian Securities Institute 2007 — 2009
Certified Financial Planner
University of Guelph 1981 — 1984
Conestoga College 1978 — 1979
Wielder Fitter, metal fabrication, A
SunOpta February 2014 - Present
Thomson Reuters Westlaw March 2013 - February 2014
mindSHIFT July 2011 - February 2013
Columbia Heights Public Schools (ISD #13) August 2008 - July 2011
7 Medical Systems April 2007 - June 2008
Education
Hennepin Technical College 2003 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Network and System Administration/Administrator
Osseo Senior High School 1999 — 2001
SunOpta March 2015 - Present
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP November 2012 - February 2015
Angie's Kettle Corn December 2011 - November 2012
Angie's Kettle Corn July 2011 - December 2011
Angie's Kettle Corn May 2007 - July 2011
Angie's Kettle Corn February 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Food Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Project Management, Production Planning, Production Managment, Capital Projects, Commercialization, Scale-up, Plant Start Up, Start-ups, Human Resources, Metric Development, Coaching Staff, Team Leadership, Procurement, Contract Manufacturing, Management, Demand Planning, Operational Excellence, Food Manufacturing, HACCP, Food Processing, Manufacturing Operations, Food Safety
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
North Dakota State University 2002 — 2003
Sleepy Eye St. Mary's
Pro Ag Farmers Cooperative April 2015 - Present
Tradin Organic January 2015 - April 2015
SunOpta September 2011 - December 2014
SunOpta April 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft CRM, Food Industry, Friendly Personality, Close Attention to..., Microsoft Excel, Logistics, Production Planning, Organization, Perfectionist, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Dynamics, Positivity, Communication, Mintel, Inventory Management, Office Administration, Supply Chain Management, Food, Sales
Education
Alexandria Technical College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Office Management
SunOpta April 2015 - Present
General Mills February 2013 - March 2015
General Mills October 2010 - February 2013
General Mills May 2008 - October 2010
General Mills May 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Materials Management, Supply Chain, Management, Warehousing, Transportation, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain..., Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management and Finance
Michigan State University 1997 — 2000
BA, Business
Cuisine DLM October 2014 - Present
Cablage CRL 2010 - 2014
Edvance Software Inc. 2009 - 2010
Cablage Dynamique inc 2007 - 2008
SunOpta October 2005 - 2007
Melaleuca:The Wellness Company 2003 - 2005
Firestone Building Products June 1996 - August 2003
Vente et représentation January 1982 - December 1994
Skills
Vente, Informatique, Alimentation, Entrainement, Santé, Conception 3D et..., Stratégie marketing, Management, New Business Development, Planification..., Service client
Education
CDI College 1993 — 1995
Programmeur analyste, Informatique, Certificat d'excellence
St-Maxime 1977 — 1980
SunOpta August 2014 - Present
Danfoss Power Solutions May 2011 - August 2014
Sauer-Danfoss September 2007 - May 2011
Phillips and Temro Industries 2003 - 2007
ATF, Inc. 1998 - 2003
Skills
Personnel Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Performance Management, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Talent Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Leadership, SAP, Management, Employee Relations, HR Policies, Benefits Administration, Manufacturing, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Continuous Improvement, HR Consulting, Employee Training
Education
Illinois State University 1996 — 1998
BS, Human Resources Management
Belcampo Group, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Belcampo Group, Inc. June 2013 - February 2014
Sustainable Food Trade Association March 2007 - February 2014
The Climate and Corn-based Cropping Systems CAP (CSCAP) April 2012 - September 2012
SunOpta February 2009 - April 2012
SunOpta February 2007 - February 2009
Beta Pure Foods, A SunOpta Company March 2006 - May 2008
Beta Pure Foods January 2003 - January 2006
Beta Pure Foods March 2000 - February 2003
Skills
Green, Food, Environmental, Water, Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Agriculture, Food Industry, Business Strategy, Climate Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Awareness, Energy Efficiency, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, Food Processing, Team Building, Consumer Products, Management, Food Safety, Grocery, Leadership, Budgets, Logistics, Procurement, Negotiation, Giving Back, Motivated self-starter
Education
University of Washington 1999 — 2000
Cabrillo College 1996 — 1998
American Foods Group January 2013 - Present
SunOpta 2008 - 2012
Farmers State Bank of Hoffman May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
recording transactions, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Oracle Applications, Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
Education
Alexandria Technical College 2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, Accounting
West Central Area Secondary School 2001 — 2006
Syer Human Resources and Mediation Services 2012 - Present
Canadian Paralympic Committee 2009 - Present
SunOpta 2007 - 2011
Vincor International 1999 - 2006
Natrel Inc. 1998 - 1999
Canada Bread Company, Ltd. 1995 - 1998
Mars 1990 - 1995
Education
Carleton University
BA, Law
Queen's University
MIR, Labour Relations and Human Resources
Supply Chain Consulting January 2011 - Present
Eminence Organic Skin Care August 2013 - Present
SunOpta March 2008 - January 2011
Pegasus Global Logistics October 2007 - March 2009
ServiceCraft Logistics 2003 - 2007
DHL Same Day August 2004 - November 2005
DHL Danzas Air & Ocean August 1999 - November 2005
Transit Air Cargo 1999 - 2000
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation..., Transportation, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Chain..., Freight, Lean Manufacturing, 3PL, Warehouse Management, International Logistics, Logistics Management, Air Freight, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Pricing, Process Improvement, Inventory Control, Strategy, International Trade, Sourcing, Reverse Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, Shipping, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Purchasing, Import, Analysis, Materials Management, Forecasting, Business Process, Demand Planning, Customs Regulations, Operational Excellence, MRP, Production Planning, P&L Management, Supply Chain Consulting, Income Statement, Six Sigma, P&L, Key Performance..., Distribution Center...
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2003 — 2004
GLS, Global Logistics
University of Southern California 1997 — 2000
BA, International Relations
SunOpta September 2014 - Present
SunOpta June 2013 - Present
FMC Technologies December 2011 - June 2013
Ceridian October 2007 - February 2012
Activar Inc. June 2006 - September 2007
Regis Corporation December 2002 - January 2006
Minnesota Industrial Tools October 2002 - December 2002
Staffing, Inc October 2001 - September 2002
ADP August 1999 - September 2001
Manpower June 1997 - July 1999
Skills
Ceridian, Employee Benefits, ADP Payroll, HRIS, Garnishments, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, Job Descriptions, Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Human Resources, Training, Employee Relations, HR Policies, Ceridian Payroll System, Multi-state Payroll..., Onboarding
Education
Western Governors University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Strategy and Management
Capella University 2010 — 2010
Bachelor, Business Management
Minnesota School of Business 2007 — 2010
Bachelor, Business Management
Minnesota School of Business 1999 — 2002
Associate, Business Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - Human Resources
Mn School of Business
Associate Degree; BA, Business Management / Accounting; Human Resources
Freshpet July 2015 - Present
SunOpta January 2015 - September 2015
Fres-co System USA, Inc. September 2013 - December 2014
Applied Separations, Inc July 2011 - January 2012
Dräger 1994 - 2002
Skills
Matlab, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Management, Project Management, Public Speaking, Training, Manufacturing, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Six Sigma, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Process Engineering, Product Development, Root Cause Analysis, Electronics, Preventive Maintenance, Coaching, Maintenance & Repair
Education
Lehigh Career and Technical Institute 2009 — 2011
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Northampton Community College
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Lehigh Carbon Community College 2008 — 2010
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of the District of Columbia 1995 — 1996
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Montgomery College 1993 — 1994
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Coastal Carolina Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Strayer University 1986 — 1987
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Lehigh University
Military Science and Operational Studies
San Antonio College 1979 — 1980
Criminal Justice/Police Science
SunOpta June 2013 - Present
SunOpta October 2010 - June 2013
Lube Tech October 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Quality Management, Quality Auditing, Internal Audit, External Audit, Manufacturing, Product Management, Product Development, Food Safety, HACCP, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Process Improvement, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Food Industry, Dairy, Microbiology, GMP, Quality System, Food Manufacturing, Food, SQF, Ingredients, Food Processing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, 5S, Food Technology, Food Science, Food Microbiology, R&D, Production Planning, Sanitation, Supply Chain Management, Process Optimization, Analytical Chemistry, Food Quality, Sensory Evaluation, BRC, Food Chemistry, Purchasing, Quality Control, Sop, SAP, ISO 17025, Chemistry, Flavors, GFSI, SOP
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management
Bemidji State University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Chemistry, Biology
J Rettenmaier USA March 2015 - Present
SunOpta September 2013 - March 2015
Cargill Inc December 2003 - August 2013
The Solae Company 1989 - 2003
Quaker Oats 1986 - 1989
Skills
Bakery, Business Strategy, Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy, FMCG, Flavors, Food, Food Industry, Food Manufacturing, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Technology, Forecasting, Frozen Food, HACCP, Ingredients, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Market Development, Meat, National Accounts, New Business Development, Product Development, Sales, Six Sigma, Solution Selling, Supply Chain
Education
Saint Louis University
MBA, Business
Iowa State University 1978 — 1982
BS, Food Technology
Energyguard windows January 2010 - Present
SunOpta January 2008 - December 2009
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2003 — 2007
Accounting
SunOpta April 2013 - Present
PwC 2008 - 2013
Scotia Capital 2007 - 2007
Teva Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2006
Hay Group 2005 - 2005
Skills
Corporate Finance, Mergers, Middle Market, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Negotiation, Business Valuation, International..., Private Placements, Debt Structuring, Strategic Planning, Thought Leadership, Technology..., Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Mentoring, Venture Capital, Working Capital..., Due Diligence, M&A experience, Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Restructuring, Private Equity, Finance, Commercialization, Financial Reporting, Joint Ventures, Business Development, Restructuring, Corporate Development, Leadership
Education
McMaster University - DeGroote School of Business
MBA, Finance and Valuations
Queen's University
B.Sc Chemical Engingeering, Biomedical / Biochemical Engineering
SunOpta 2013 - 2015
SunOpta 2010 - 2013
SunOpta 2002 - 2010
Galaxy Nutritional Foods 1998 - 2002
World Publications 1996 - 1998
Dixon Ticonderoga Company 1993 - 1996
Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Inc. 1988 - 1991
Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University 1991 — 1993
MBA, Business
Palm Beach Atlantic University 1984 — 1987
B.S., Business Administration & Finance
UnitedHealth Group June 2015 - Present
Mary Greeley Medical Center March 2015 - June 2015
Iowa State University September 2014 - March 2015
Workiva October 2014 - February 2015
Land O'Lakes May 2014 - August 2014
Iowa State University January 2014 - March 2014
Course Hero July 2013 - October 2013
Hemmen Moving Inc. June 2013 - October 2013
Kingland Systems March 2013 - August 2013
SunOpta June 2010 - August 2012
Skills
Critical Thinking, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Analytical Skills, Listening Skills, Powershell, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Network Administration, SQL, Leading, Organization, Computer Maintenance, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Java, JavaScript, Music Theory, Internal Controls, Auditing, Database Design, Web Development, Project Management, Network Security, System Administration, SDLC, Oracle Database, C Language, XML, XBRL, Programming, Telecommunications, Social Networking, Oracle Fusion Middleware, JD Edwards, JDE Enterprise One, Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Tax
Education
Iowa State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management Information Systems and Accounting
Riverland Community College 2009 — 2011
Albert Lea Senior High School 2007 — 2011
Umpco Inc. July 2015 - Present
Nasty Gal December 2014 - July 2015
SunOpta April 2014 - November 2014
SunOpta February 2008 - March 2014
Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation September 2003 - December 2007
Haynie & Company February 1999 - August 2003
Skills
GAAP, Internal Controls, US GAAP, Auditing, CPA, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley, Finance, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Long Beach City College
SunOpta February 2014 - Present
Leprino Foods July 2011 - Present
Snyder's-Lance July 2009 - July 2011
General Mills January 2008 - July 2009
Merck and Co., Inc. August 2002 - June 2004
Proctor and Gamble June 2000 - July 2002
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, 5S, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Supply Chain, Value Stream Mapping, Process Engineering, TPM, Project Planning, Operations Management, HACCP, Leadership, Food Processing, Team Building, Engineering, Food Safety, Logistics, Quality System, SAP
Education
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration 2009 — 2011
MBA, Business
Lafayette College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SunOpta 2015 - Present
General Mills 2011 - 2014
General Mills 2009 - 2011
General Mills 2006 - 2009
General Mills 1999 - 2006
The Pillsbury Company (GrandMet, Diageo) 1996 - 1999
Keebler Company 1993 - 1996
The Haagen-Dazs Company 1990 - 1993
Nabisco Brands 1987 - 1991
Skills
Food Science, R&D, Product Innovation, Sensory Evaluation, Food Industry, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Program Management, Strategic Partnerships, Senior Program..., Senior Management..., Collaborative Problem..., Consumer Package Goods, Cost Reduction..., Team Leadership, Technical Leadership, Consumer Products, Vendor Relations, Quality Improvement, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Interpersonal..., Budgeting, Priority Management, Establishing Priorities, Cross-functional..., Cross-platform..., Globalization, Open Innovation, Innovation Management, Compensation Structures, Trusted Business Partner, Product Design, Food Safety, Product Development, Cost Savings, Supplier Evaluation, Strategy, Food Processing, Commercialization, Food, Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Iowa State University 1983 — 1988
Engineer's Degree, Chemical Engineering
UCL 1986 — 1986
Engineer's Degree, Chemical Engineering
SunOpta November 2014 - Present
LCOA January 2008 - Present
CAC January 2008 - Present
Insulectro January 2007 - Present
DS Waters 2004 - 2006
Pepsi Bottling Group July 1982 - May 2004
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Logistics, Electronics, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Forecasting, Business Process..., Product Management, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Purchasing, MRP, Manufacturing..., 5S, Production Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain..., Kaizen, Demand Planning, Product Development, Supply Management, Materials Management, Warehousing, Strategic Sourcing, TPM, SPC, ISO, Global Sourcing
Education
Saint John's University 1983 — 1987
MBA, FINANCE
Hofstra University 1980 — 1982
Bachelor Business Administration, Business & Finance
SunOpta October 2012 - Present
Cresco Food Technologies, LLC May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF, Food Quality, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Food Science, Food Industry
Education
Iowa State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Dairy Science
RESCo Energy Inc September 2013 - Present
Emerging Leaders for Solar Energy March 2014 - Present
SunOpta May 2013 - July 2013
Smith Petrie Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers Ltd. June 2010 - August 2012
Insurance Institute of Ontario – Ottawa Chapter September 2009 - June 2010
Insurance Institute of Canada June 2009 - September 2009
Brock Dance March 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Change Management, Corporate Communications, Community Organizing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Sustainability, Nonprofits, Sales, Sales Management, Solar Energy, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Renewable Energy, Energy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Energy Efficiency, Research, Customer Service, Management, Environmental Awareness, Photovoltaics
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2012 — 2013
Green Business Management Post-Graduate Certificate
Insurance Institute of Ontario - Ottawa Chapter 2012 — 2012
RIBO Licence, Register Insurance Brokers of Ontario
PARK University Enterprises Inc. 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Social Media Marketing
Performance Management Consultants 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Project Management 101
Brock University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Geography & Physical Education
Home Office ClerkRockTennMarch 2014 - February 2015
Dish Network June 2011 - July 2012
SunOpta March 2009 - November 2010
Domtar July 2001 - October 2008
Skills
Administrative..., Microsoft Excel
Education
Fullerton College 2004 — 2018
N/A, Business Administration and Management, General
La Serna High School 1996 — 2000
Diploma, General
Geronimo Energy August 2014 - Present
Aych (H) January 2011 - Present
Geronimo Wind Energy, LLC March 2012 - September 2013
Geronimo Wind Energy, LLC March 2009 - April 2012
Geronimo Wind Energy, LLC March 2009 - August 2010
Clear Wind, LLC November 2007 - March 2009
SunOpta May 2001 - September 2007
Craighead Beringia South May 2005 - September 2005
Denali Backcountry Lodge May 2004 - September 2004
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Watercolor Illustration, Microsoft Office, Product Design, Screen Printing, Customer Service, Research, Title Searches, Renewable Energy, Energy, Environmental Science, Technical Writing, Management, Project Management, Program Management, Grant Writing, Data Analysis
Education
St. Olaf College 2000 — 2004
BA, Environmental Studies
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2012 — 2012
Illustration
NRHEG High School 1995 — 2000
High School Diploma
Ferry County View February 2014 - April 2015
SunOpta September 2011 - February 2013
SunOpta June 2009 - September 2011
Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle April 2005 - June 2009
The Spokesman-Review July 1997 - February 2005
Skills
Blogging, Press Releases, Social Media, Content Management, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Creative Suite, Research, Microsoft Word, Internal Communications, PowerPoint, Facebook, Media Relations, Proofreading, WordPress, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Editing, Graphic Design, InDesign, Copy Editing, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Journalism, Photography, News Writing, Web Content, Publications, Digital Media, Project Management, HTML, Dreamweaver, Time Management, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Newspapers, Editorial, Writing, New Media, AP Style, Multimedia, Copywriting, Publishing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Magazines
Education
Eastern Washington University 1997 — 2000
BA, Journalism
BERNARD MAGREZ GRANDS VIGNOBLES PROPRIETAIRE October 2014 - August 2015
Kraft Foods Group June 2008 - June 2011
SunOpta March 2007 - June 2008
SunOpta May 2005 - August 2006
Kraft Foods Group May 2004 - December 2004
Education
INSEEC 2014 — 2015
MBA Wine Marketing and Management
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2014 — 2015
Levels 1, 2, 3, Distinction
Landmark Education 2009 — 2011
University of Toronto 2002 — 2007
BBA, International Business
SunOpta April 2014 - Present
SunOpta July 2010 - March 2014
SunOpta June 2008 - July 2010
Toshiba America February 2001 - June 2008
Skills
Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, PeopleSoft, Accruals, Journal Entries, Oracle Applications, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, Expenses, General Ledger, Sarbanes-Oxley, Oracle E-Business Suite, GAAP, Payroll, Variance Analysis, Software Documentation, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, US GAAP, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Management Accounting, Bank Reconciliation
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2008
Business Administration, Finance
Orange Coast College 2000 — 2003
Associate Degree, General Education
Glendale Career College 1997 — 1997
Certificate in Junior Computerized Accounting
SunOpta March 2013 - Present
SunOpta April 2010 - March 2013
Valspar Corporation December 2001 - April 2010
TIE Commerce December 1997 - December 2001
Aon November 1994 - November 1997
Skills
EDI, IT Management, SharePoint, OnBase, E-commerce, User Productivity Kit..., QlikView, Business Analysis, Technical Documentation, Technical Training, Business Intelligence, Business Process..., Business Process Design, Business Workflows, Workflow Management..., Unix, EDIFACT, Oracle, Servers, Visual Basic, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Process Management, Technology Integration, Data Integration, Integration Testing, Business Process, Integration, Oracle E-Business Suite, Management
Education
Knox College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree
SunOpta April 2015 - Present
The Wine Group October 2014 - April 2015
Fault Line Plumbing, Inc January 2012 - September 2014
Keystone Store Fixtures March 2008 - January 2012
GMP Service, Inc. June 2002 - February 2008
GMP Service, Inc. June 1999 - June 2002
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Project Management, Team Leadership, Organization, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Diversity, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Leadership
Education
Modesto Junior College 2014 — 2014
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
SunOpta June 2015 - Present
Financial Executives International June 2013 - Present
SunOpta June 2014 - June 2015
SunOpta May 2011 - June 2014
Asset Recovery Corp 2007 - June 2011
Restaurant Technologies, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Mackay Envelope Company 2000 - 2005
UnitedHealthcare 1998 - 2000
Metro Sales 1993 - 1998
Northwest Airlines 1991 - 1993
Skills
Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Accounting Management, Investor Relations, Corporate Governance, Technology Integration, Software Implementation, Operational Improvement, GAAP, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Accounting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Team Building, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Financial Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Internal Controls
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1986 — 1990
B.S. Accounting, Finance
Actavis plc (now Allergan plc) 2012 - 2014
SunOpta 2010 - 2012
Cargill 2006 - 2010
Self Employed 2000 - 2007
Certified Mobile Enterprises 2005 - 2006
Skills
Quality Auditing, FDA, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Conflict Management, Biotechnology, Staff Supervision, Quality Control, Change Control, LIMS, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Software Documentation, CAPA, Validation, Management
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor's Degree - Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication for Media Regulations
Orange County School of Culinary Arts 2004 — 2005
Culinary Arts
Training Compilation
SunOpta June 2014 - Present
Cargill May 2007 - June 2014
American Express March 1992 - December 2004
Skills
Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Market Planning, Marketing Communications, International Marketing, Market Research, Segmentation, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, B2B Marketing, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications, Marketing
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing
Curtin University of Technology
BCOM, Management & Marketing
SunOpta March 2015 - Present
Lightning Source Group a division of Ingram Content Group April 2013 - January 2015
Giorgio Foods Inc. April 2011 - April 2013
Asher's Chocolates April 2010 - March 2011
Cherrydale Farms August 2008 - March 2009
Just Born, Inc. December 1996 - March 2008
Mars 1990 - 1996
Owens Illionis March 1988 - April 1990
Lockheed Martin June 1983 - September 1988
Kovatch Organization December 1976 - June 1983
Skills
Manufacturing, PLC, Automation, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Process Control, TPM, Packaging, Maintenance Management, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Robotics, ISO, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Electricians, Product Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Kaizen, Factory, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Training, HACCP, Process Engineering, Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, New Business Development, Purchasing, Preventive Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Facilities Management, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Processing, Forecasting, SAP
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Lean Manufacturing, 1.6 CEU
Gloucester County College 2010 — 2010
Certification, Good Manufacturing Practices and Allergen Awareness, Certified
DeSales University 2007 — 2008
Completed 2 courses here at this moment, Business Management, 3.0 grade - 18 GRDPT total at the moment
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2007 — 2007
Special Topics, Emotional Intelligence, 3.0
Northampton Community College 1998 — 2000
Certification Visual Basic, Marketing and Information Systems
Cedar Crest College 1992 — 1992
Information Sciences, Visual Basic, 4.0
Lincoln Technical Institute 1983 — 1985
Diploma, Electronic Technology, Scholastic 83.3 % - Laboratory 84,1 % - Attendance 97.3 %
Carbon County Vocational Technical School 1975 — 1978
Diploma, Electrical Construction
Panther Valley High School 1974 — 1978
Diploma, Academics
SunOpta October 2013 - Present
Chapman University August 2012 - May 2015
Van Law Foods June 2012 - October 2013
Van Law Foods June 2011 - December 2011
Scats Gymnastics June 2005 - August 2010
Skills
Equestrian, Cheerleading, Customer Service, Food, Food Science, Food Safety, HACCP, Cooking, Food Industry, Quality Assurance, R&D, Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Microbiology
Education
Chapman University 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science and Technology
SunOpta April 2014 - Present
MOM Brands January 2011 - January 2014
Malt-O-Meal January 2005 - December 2010
Malt-O-Meal January 2004 - January 2005
Malt-O-Meal January 2000 - December 2003
Malt-O-Meal January 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Employee Engagement, employee safety, Food Safety, yield improvement, OEE, Employee Relations, Food Processing, Food Packaging, Board of Directors, Plant Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Efficiency, Strategic Planning, Cost Control, Quality Management, Waste Reduction, Performance Metrics, Plant Start Up, Labor Management, Capital Projects, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Workplace Safety, Yield, Supply Chain, Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Collaborative Leadership
Education
North Dakota State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
SunOpta June 1998 - Present
Skills
Purchasing, Procurement, Inventory Management, Logistics, Account Management, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Budgeting
Education
Alexandria Technical College
Accounting
Wadena Technical College
Cosmetology
Watterson College
Computer Literacy
Infinitus Marketing October 2014 - Present
Organo Gold Enterprises, Inc February 2014 - December 2014
United Natural Foods November 2011 - February 2014
SunOpta April 2010 - November 2011
BCIT January 2010 - June 2010
eBay October 2007 - June 2008
Ad-efx B.C. October 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Marketing Research, Sales, Marketing Management, Social Media, Sales Operations, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Market Planning, Market Research, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing
Education
British Columbia Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing Management - Entrepreneurship
Windermere Secondary
Epic Wines September 2014 - Present
SunOpta September 2013 - September 2014
Ricoh Americas Corporation October 2012 - October 2013
Driscoll’s March 2012 - October 2012
Kona's Deli February 2008 - March 2012
Cal Poly State University October 2007 - June 2011
Fremont Swim School March 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Cost Benefit, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Media, Floral Design, Marketing, Sales, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Time Management, Facebook, Research, Event Management, Social Networking, Outlook, Access, Business Planning
Education
California Polytechnic State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agribusiness Marketing and Sales
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2012
Agricultural Business, Marketing and Sales, Senior
Simply-Sourced, Inc December 2013 - Present
SunOpta March 2012 - January 2014
SunOpta Grains & Foods Group 1999 - March 2012
Organic Farmers of Michigan September 1994 - June 1999
Skills
Supply Chain, Food Science, HACCP, Business Strategy, Commodity, Business Planning, Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Team Building, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor Degree of Marketing/Education, Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education
Hamilton Company - Process Analytics, Liquid Handling Robotics, and Sample Storage June 2013 - Present
SunOpta February 2012 - June 2013
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Automation, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Troubleshooting, SPC, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, Quality System, Engineering, 5S, R&D, Process Simulation, Electronics, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis
Education
ECPI College of Technology 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering, 3.76
SunOpta October 2014 - Present
Education
North Dakota State College of Science 2002 — 2004
SunOpta January 2015 - Present
Kerry Ingredients February 2014 - January 2015
Nestlé USA January 2013 - February 2014
Nestlé January 2012 - December 2012
Nestlé February 2011 - January 2012
Le Sueur Cheese Company, Davisco Foods, Le Sueur, Minnesota April 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Food Safety Management..., Laboratory, Deviation Management, Stability Testing, GMP Auditor, GMP Audit Coordination, HACCP, GMP, 5S, Food Safety, Microbiology, Root Cause Analysis, Sop, ISO 22000, LIMS, Food Industry, Quality Control, Aseptic Processing, Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Food Science
Education
Augsburg College 2006 — 2009
BA, Biology
SunOpta December 2012 - Present
NIEMANN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC 2010 - 2012
WORLD GROUP FINANCIAL, INC., KELLY SERVICES, INC., RAINBOW LIGHT, INC. 2008 - 2010
MORGAN STANLEY 2007 - 2008
PHILADELPHIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Mutual Funds, Series 7, Series 66, ETFs, Equities, Investments, Insurance, Asset Allocation, Retirement Planning, Annuities, Securities, Wealth Management, Fixed Income, Retirement, Financial Markets, Investment Advisory, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Alternative Investments, Customer Relations, Investment Strategies, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Sales Management, Word, New Business Development, Bonds, Annuity, Excel, Trading, Financial Planning, Financial Advisory, Asset Managment, Strategic Financial..., Investment Management, Separately Managed..., Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2005 — 2007
BS Business Administration - Finance
PROFESIONAL LICENCES
Series 7 License, Series 66 License, CA Life Agent & Variable Contracts
PeopleNet August 2015 - Present
SunOpta May 2015 - August 2015
Volt Workforce Solutions October 2014 - April 2015
THE RIGHT STAFF, LLC June 2009 - October 2014
Industrial Staffing 2006 - 2009
Charlotte Russe 2002 - 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Marketing, Accounting, Sales, Data Entry, Managerial, Call Center, Engineering, Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Account Management, Assembly Lines, Competency Based..., Technical Recruiting, Contractors, Employee Relations, Call Centers, Onboarding, Temporary Staffing
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor of Science (BS), Apparel and Textiles
SunOpta August 2011 - July 2012
Language Line Services March 2010 - August 2011
Various/Strother Consulting/Easton Bell September 2009 - March 2010
Sun Microsystems 2008 - 2008
Aviza Technology 2001 - 2008
Adobe Systems 1997 - 1999
Skills
Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Workers' Compensation..., FMLA, HRIS, ADP HRB, ADP Payforce, Ceridian Payroll System, Business Partner..., Microsoft Office, Compensation, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Strategy, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training, Program Management, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Leadership, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Management, Payroll, HR Policies, Coaching, HR Consulting, Compensation & Benefit, Employer Branding, Sourcing, Hiring, Management Development, ADP Payroll, Executive Pay, Technical Recruiting, Interviews, Internet Recruiting, Labor Relations, Benefits Negotiation, Taleo
Education
Golden Gate University
M.S. In progress, Human Resources
University of San Francisco
B.S., Organizational Behavior
SunOpta June 2013 - Present
TT Electronics plc January 2011 - June 2013
Global Ethanol October 2006 - October 2010
Zurich Financial Services November 2004 - October 2006
Honeywell International September 2003 - November 2004
Honeywell International September 2001 - September 2003
Honeywell International October 2000 - September 2001
Honeywell International August 1995 - October 2000
Honeywell International February 1989 - August 1995
Skills
Executive Coaching, Organizational..., Talent Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Culture Change, Employee Engagement, Labor Relations, Performance Management, Sourcing, Benefits Administration, Business Development, Business Strategy, Change Management, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Manufacturing, Deferred Compensation, Start-ups, Executive Search, Six Sigma
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2004 — 2006
MBA
Illinois State University 1983 — 1987
BS
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
SunOpta April 2014 - Present
General Mills February 2013 - February 2014
St Jude Medical, Inc May 2011 - February 2013
Select Comfort January 2009 - May 2011
Select Comfort September 2007 - January 2009
Select Comfort June 2002 - September 2007
Select Comfort February 1998 - June 2002
HomePlace 1997 - 1998
Skills
ERP, HRIS, Process Improvement, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Performance Management, Human Resources, Management, Recruiting, Analysis, Leadership, Oracle, SAP HR, Oracle HR, Testing, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1982 — 1985
SunOpta June 2015 - Present
Manufacturers Alliance 2005 - Present
Datacard Group October 2013 - November 2014
Thermo King. April 2012 - September 2013
Cargill 2010 - January 2012
Green Solutions North America, Inc. March 2008 - June 2009
Omni Workspace Company February 2006 - May 2008
Deli Express December 1998 - February 2006
Young America Corp 1992 - 1998
Fragrance Marketing Group, a division of Minnetonka Incorporated 1984 - 1990
Skills
Operations Management, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Management Consulting, Six Sigma, Change Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, 5S, Project Management, Team Leadership, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing..., Operational Excellence, Root Cause Analysis, Management, Business Process..., Business Process, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Process Engineering, Kanban, Team Building, DMAIC, Supply Chain, Quality Management, Product Development, Organizational..., P&L Management, Coaching, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Leadership Development, Logistics, ISO, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Quality System, SPC
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S. Marketing
Minnesota State University, Mankato
B.S. Fashion Design & Textiles
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
MBA, Management
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Mini Masters, Marketing
SunOpta January 2015 - Present
SunOpta August 2009 - Present
SunOpta December 2006 - August 2009
PT. ABC President April 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Product Development, Food Science, Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, HACCP, Flavors, Dairy, Food Chemistry
Education
Iowa State University 1999 — 2003
MSc., Food Science and Technology
Children's Hospital Colorado March 2015 - June 2015
Red Lobster February 2015 - May 2015
Santos Ltd October 2014 - January 2015
American Bureau of Shipping July 2014 - October 2014
SunOpta May 2014 - August 2014
Citco Fund Services February 2014 - June 2014
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers January 2014 - April 2014
Matson September 2013 - February 2014
Allscripts June 2011 - September 2013
CH2M HILL March 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle HR, Oracle, Oracle Applications, PL/SQL, HRIS, Project Management, Human Resources, Business Process, SDLC, ERP, Management, Business Intelligence, Software Documentation, Enterprise Software, Requirements Analysis, Testing, Data Migration, Unix, Performance Tuning
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Western Kentucky University 1998 — 2000
Mid South Baking LLLP February 2012 - Present
Sunopta June 2004 - January 2012
The Pillsbuy Company September 1999 - June 2004
General Mills 2002 - 2004
The Pillsbury Company 1994 - 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Consumer Products, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Mergers, Business Strategy, Management, Team Building, Manufacturing, Managerial Finance, Supply Chain Management, Budgets, Change Management, P&L Management, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting, Product Development, Financial Modeling, SAP, Continuous Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Accounting, Pricing, Procurement, Project Planning, Finance, New Business Development, Business Planning, Executive Management, Variance Analysis, Acquisition Integration, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, P&L, Inventory Management, Business Process..., Strategic Financial..., ERP, Consolidation, Analysis
Education
Ashland University 1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive Management
Dianne's Fine Desserts January 2013 - Present
Dianne's Fine Desserts August 2012 - January 2013
Ametek October 2010 - December 2011
Huron Consulting Group July 2010 - September 2010
Ametek October 2009 - February 2010
Spire April 2007 - September 2009
Belden Inc. September 2005 - March 2007
SunOpta July 2003 - July 2005
General Mills May 2000 - June 2003
iCorps Technologies May 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Auditing, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, Finance
Education
Bentley University 1974 — 1978
BS
SunOpta June 2013 - Present
Leprino Foods September 2012 - December 2012
Kellogg Company January 2012 - August 2012
Kellogg Company January 2011 - December 2011
Kellogg Company December 2007 - January 2011
Nestle Nutrition North America September 2007 - December 2007
Novartis Consumer Health September 2005 - September 2007
Novartis Consumer Health September 2003 - September 2005
Novartis Consumer Health April 2000 - September 2003
Vlasic Foods International April 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Forecasting, CRM, Consumer Products, Product Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Planning, FMCG, Sales, Process Improvement, People Development, Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Team Building, Team Leadership, Leadership, Change Management, Logistics, Business Planning, Quality Assurance, Demand Planning, Leadership Development, Retail, Strategy, Business Strategy, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Competitive Analysis, Supply Chain..., Purchasing, Sales Operations, Six Sigma, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, SAP, Internal Communications, Income Statement, Customer Insight, Food Industry, Product Innovation, Food, Food Processing, Process Engineering, Operational Excellence, Production Planning
Education
Harvard Business School 2004 — 2005
Business, PLD
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA
University of California, Davis 1983 — 1988
BS, Biochemistry
Douglas Fruit Company June 2013 - Present
SunOpta December 2012 - June 2013
Stemilt Growers January 2012 - December 2012
Stemilt Growers February 2009 - January 2012
Stemilt Growers April 2007 - February 2009
84 Lumber Company July 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Budgets, Auditing, Financial Statements, Analysis, Management, Account Reconciliation, Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, Financial Accounting, Finance
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Colorado Technical University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
SunOpta May 2008 - Present
Tree Top, Inc September 2000 - January 2008
Tree Top, Inc. June 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Food Science, Food Industry, HACCP, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food, GMP, Sensory Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Food Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Kansas State University 1999 — 2010
University of Guelph 1997 — 1998
Certificate, Food Science
Tradin Organics USA March 2010 - Present
SunOpta November 2000 - March 2010
Skills
Food, Food Industry, Purchasing, Agriculture, Ingredients, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Sourcing, New Business Development, Food Safety, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Products, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Logistics, Supply Chain, Budgets, Sales Management, HACCP, Food Service, Frozen Food, Team Building, Food Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Product Development, Food Processing, Business Planning, Flavors, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Export, Procurement, Dairy, Pricing, Bakery, Food Science, Inventory Management, FMCG, Operations Management, Manufacturing, P&L Management, Grocery, Key Account Development, Retail, Cheese, P&L
Education
East Carolina University
BS, Environmental Health
Michael Foods June 2015 - Present
SunOpta June 2014 - June 2015
Michael Foods May 2012 - June 2014
Michael Foods March 2008 - May 2012
Pro Staff January 2006 - March 2008
Pro Staff January 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Accounting, SAP, Excel, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Payroll, Access, Variance Analysis
Education
Hospitality Management School, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands 1993 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Management
SunOpta July 2005 - July 2014
Cleughs Frozen Foods June 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Food Industry, Food, Ingredients, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Frozen Food, Food Service, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Pricing, Operations Management, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Manufacturing, FMCG, Consumer Products, HACCP, Negotiation, Food Manufacturing, Production Planning, Forecasting, Key Account Management, Export, Dairy, Demand Planning, Food Technology, Flavors, Key Account Development, Private Label, Lean Manufacturing, Income Statement, Food Science, Global Sourcing, Food Processing, P&L Management, Supply Chain..., International Business, Supply Management, Grocery, ISO 22000, Warehouse Management, Bakery, Logistics Management
Education
California State University-Chico 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
SunOpta July 2014 - Present
General Mills May 2003 - June 2014
Tetra Pak, Inc. 1998 - 2003
Campbell Soup Company 1994 - 1998
Skills
Process Engineering, Product Development, Leadership, Packaging, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Food Science, Sales, Manufacturing, Product Innovation
Education
The University of Georgia 1990 — 1994
PhD, Food Science and Technology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1990
MS, Mechanical Engineering (Chem. E. Minor)
Georgia Institute of Technology 1983 — 1987
BE, Mechanical Engineering
Flambeau Inc. April 2011 - Present
SunOpta December 2009 - April 2011
Freudenberg-NOK July 2004 - April 2009
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies June 2002 - July 2004
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies September 1994 - July 2002
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies November 1993 - September 1994
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies May 1990 - November 1993
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies November 1989 - May 1990
Quaker Oats March 1989 - November 1989
PepsiCo (Frito-Lay) February 1988 - March 1989
Skills
Injection Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Operations Management, Supply Chain, DMAIC, Product Development, Plastics, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, APQP, Automotive, Income Statement, Kanban, ISO, Manufacturing..., Toyota Production System, MRP
Education
Indiana University-Southeast 1981 — 1986
BS, Business
Awe Sum Organics. Inc. September 2014 - Present
Plantronics April 2013 - September 2014
SunOpta April 2007 - April 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers 2006 - 2008
Skills
Financial Reporting, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Accounting, Financial Statements, Food, Management, Variance Analysis, Auditing, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Consolidation, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Food Industry, General Ledger, SEC Filings
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2005
Accounting and Finance
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2000 — 2005
BA, Finance & Accounting
Sweet Earth Natural Foods May 2015 - Present
Presidio Graduate School August 2014 - Present
SunOpta March 2011 - January 2013
SunOpta February 2010 - February 2011
SunOpta Global Organic Ingredients January 2007 - January 2010
Albert's Organics 2006 - 2007
Trapac May 2004 - April 2005
International Organization of Masters, Mates, & Pilots July 2001 - April 2004
Skills
Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Sustainability, Business Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Operations Management, International Trade, Private Label, INCO terms, Transportation..., Labor Relations, Forecasting, Purchasing, Management, Strategy
Education
Presidio School of Management 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business
California Maritime Academy 1997 — 2001
B.S., Business
SunOpta April 2007 - Present
McCormick & Company, Inc. 2003 - 2006
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS, Food Science/ Industrial Technology Packaging
Grain Millers inc. January 2013 - Present
SunOpta November 2001 - December 2012
Loma Products 1996 - 2001
Hills (Division of Colgate-Palmolive) 1994 - 1996
ConAgra Foods 1992 - 1993
Tate & Lyle 1990 - 1992
Frito Lay 1984 - 1990
Pfizer 1978 - 1984
Skills
Ingredients, Flavors, Food, Food Science, Dairy, Food Industry, Product Development, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, GMP, Commercialization, HACCP, Food Processing, Sensory Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Food Technology, Continuous Improvement, Food Safety, Extrusion, Creativity
Education
Kansas State University 1973 — 1977
Ph.D., Food Science
Kansas State University 1972 — 1973
M.S., Food Science
Poona University
B.Sc. Honors
SunOpta 2011 - Present
Restaurant Technologies, Inc. 2002 - 2011
Coca-Cola Enterprises 1993 - 2001
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1998
Business
Inver Hills Community College 1987 — 1990
Accounting
LeTourneau University 1986 — 1987
Bakery Consulting August 2010 - Present
Gold Standard Baking June 2008 - August 2010
EFI Group Baltimore 2007 - 2008
SunOpta October 2004 - November 2006
Bake-Line Group 2002 - 2004
Keebler Company 2000 - 2001
Kelogg Co 2000 - 2001
Austin Quality Foods 1994 - 2000
Austin Quality Foods January 1987 - November 1993
Skills
Food Industry, Food, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Food Safety, Product Development, Operations Management, Food Processing, Ingredients, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, TPM, Quality System, Strategic Planning, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Consumer Products, Packaging, New Business Development, 5S, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Food Packaging
Education
Universität Hannover / University of Hanover 1969 — 1973
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Mersana Therapeutics October 2012 - Present
McCormick LifeScience Consultants, LLC June 2009 - Present
IP Consulting May 2009 - Present
Mersana Therapeutics August 2010 - September 2012
Magen BioSciences January 2007 - April 2009
NitroMed Inc. 1998 - 2006
SunOpta 1988 - 1998
Institute for Enzyme Research, Madison, WI 1982 - 1985
Fox Chase Cancer Center 1980 - 1982
Education
Brown University 1975 — 1979
Ph.D, Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur 1973 — 1975
M.Sc., Chemistry
Loreto House, Kolkatta
Chr. Hansen April 2009 - Present
Kerry Ingredients September 2007 - January 2009
Kerry Bio-Science October 2005 - August 2008
SunOpta October 1998 - September 2005
Yoplait January 1994 - September 1998
Yoplait July 1992 - December 1993
The Dannon Company January 1987 - June 1992
Education
Michigan State University 1966 — 1971
BS, Analytical Chemistry
SunOpta research assistantUniversity of Toronto2004 - 2008
Skills
Research
Education
University of Toronto 2006 — 2007
M.A.Sc, Chemical Engineering
University of Toronto 2002 — 2003
M. Eng, Chemical Engineering
Nanjing University of Science and Technology
B.Eng, Chemical Engineering
SunOpta June 2013 - Present
Abundant Enterprises January 2005 - Present
Sierra Nevada Corporation May 2008 - April 2013
CHW-St.Mary's 2007 - 2008
The Taubman Company 2001 - 2007
Skills
Accounting, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Small Business, Tax Preparation, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Cash Flow, Tax Returns, Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable, Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis, Operational Risk, Financial Statements, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Management, Analysis
Education
The National Alliance of Insurance Education and Research 2008 — 2013
Certified Risk Manager, Risk Management
Davenport University 1989 — 1992
BA, Accounting
SunOpta February 2008 - Present
Dairyland Healthcare Solutions February 2007 - February 2008
Wells Fargo October 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Visio, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Windows, Business Analysis, Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Troubleshooting, Remote Desktop, Remote Troubleshooting
Education
Alexandria Technical College 2003 — 2004
Certificate, Advanced Switching and Routing
Alexandria Technical College 2003 — 2004
Certificate, Network Operating Systems
Alexandria Technical College 2001 — 2003
AAS, Computer & Voice Networking
SunOpta January 2004 - Present
SunOpta August 1996 - January 2004
SunOpta January 1994 - August 1996
Kai K Hunt MD September 1985 - July 1993
Skills
HACCP, Food Science, Ingredients, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing, Dairy, Food Safety, Food, Food Industry, Food Microbiology, Laboratory, Quality Assurance, Quality System, GMP, Food Technology
Education
Alexandria Technical College
Associate's degree, MLT
popchips July 2014 - Present
popchips June 2012 - July 2014
SunOpta February 2010 - March 2012
Kerry Group October 2007 - February 2010
T. HASEGAWA USA April 2005 - October 2007
Nestle USA 2002 - 2004
Nestle USA 1996 - 2002
Nestle USA 1994 - 1996
Nestle USA 1991 - 1994
Skills
Food Science, Ingredients, Sensory Evaluation, Food Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Commercialization, Frozen Food, Formulation, Quality System, Supply Chain, Food Microbiology, Bakery, Product Innovation, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Food Labelling, Food Quality, Microbiology, Quality Management, Raw Materials
Education
Chapman University 2003 — 2006
M.S., Food Science
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1985 — 1989
B.S., Tourism, Food, and Lodging
Cakes On A Whim July 2015 - Present
Tuffy's Pet Foods Inc June 2014 - Present
Tylina Food Products Corporation January 2014 - May 2014
NutHeads Chocolate Factory (a division of KLN Family Brands) March 2012 - September 2013
Trident Seafoods September 2010 - May 2012
Trident Seafoods September 2009 - September 2010
PouchTec Industries, LLC August 2007 - September 2009
Cold Spring Brewing Company April 2007 - August 2007
SunOpta December 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Quality Control, Quality Assurance, GMP, Chemistry, Quality System, Food, Food Industry, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP
Education
Alexandria Technical College 2005 — 2005
Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2004 — 2005
Biology, Chemistry
SunOpta January 2014 - Present
Grancell, Stander, Reubens, Thomas & Kinsey , A Professional Corporation July 2010 - January 2014
International Seal-FNGP April 2006 - July 2010
Cosmo Store Services August 2003 - March 2006
Skills
FMLA, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, HRIS, Labor Relations, Management, Talent Acquisition, Workers Compensation, Workforce Planning
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration
BS, Human Resources Management
SunOpta 2009 - 2010
Washington State University 2008 - 2009
Denny's 2003 - 2006
Skills
Protein Expression, PCR, Cell Culture, Molecular Cloning, Transfection, Toxicology
Education
Karolinska institutet 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Toxicology
Washington State University
Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology
SunOpta October 2014 - Present
Zenith Technologies May 2014 - October 2014
CHL Systems, Inc. April 2008 - 2014
Accu-Sort Systems February 1997 - August 2000
Safeguard Business Systems April 1996 - February 1997
Skills
Employee Relations, Payroll, Coaching, Recruiting, Team Building, EEO, Deferred Compensation, Workforce Planning, HR Project Management, FLSA, HR Policies, Strategic Human..., Employee Handbooks, Human Resources, Strategic HR, Succession Planning, Benefits Administration, Job Descriptions, FMLA, Talent Management, HRIS, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Hiring
Education
Gwynedd-Mercy College 1996 — 1997
BS, Business Administration - HR Concentration, Summa Cum Laude
Messiah College 1994 — 1996
credits towards BS, Business Administration, International Business
SunOpta November 2014 - Present
National Bank Financial August 2012 - August 2014
National Bank Financial April 2012 - August 2012
Grafton Securities November 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Investment Strategies, Equity Research, Financial Markets, Private Equity, Financial Modeling, Equities, Investment Banking, Real Estate, Securities, Derivatives, Equity Valuation, Capital IQ, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Investments, Portfolio Management, Due Diligence, Accounting, DCF, Managerial Finance, Mutual Funds, Bloomberg, Hedge Funds, Financial Analysis, Trading, Asset Management, Finance, Bloomberg Terminal, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Fixed Income, Vendor Management
Education
Dalhousie University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Commerce Co-op
Martingrove Collegiate Institute 2004 — 2008
SunOpta April 2014 - Present
Valspar April 2007 - April 2014
General Products 2006 - 2007
SCA Packaging 2004 - 2006
Bosch 1999 - 2004
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Process Improvement, 5S, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Kanban, Automotive, TPM, Strategic Planning, Performance Improvement, Manufacturing, DMAIC, Operational Excellence
Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2003 — 2004
MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services
Cornerstone University 1999 — 2001
BM, Business Management
SunOpta November 2014 - Present
SunOpta November 2006 - November 2014
Fulfillment Systems Incorporated February 2000 - June 2005
Fingerhut Corporation November 1997 - November 1999
Skills
Warehouse Management, Project Planning, Barcode Scanning, Warehousing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Operations Management, Demand Planning, Procurement, Process Improvement, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Income Statement, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, ERP, 3PL, Team Building, Inventory Control, Leadership, Logistics Management, Strategic Planning, Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain...
Education
Northwestern College 1997 — 1999
BS, Ministry
St. Cloud Business Colledge 1981 — 1983
Diploma, Business Administration
SunOpta December 2009 - Present
Skills
Continuous Improvement
Education
Minneapolis Business College
Business
TELUS May 2014 - Present
Hallmark Canada August 2011 - May 2014
SunOpta August 2009 - November 2010
Celestica April 2007 - September 2008
SP Chemicals January 2000 - April 2005
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Forecasting, SAP, Merchandising, Purchasing, ERP, Logistics, SAP Demand Planning (DP..., Supply Chain &..., Material Management (MM), ERP project..., Materials Management, Procurement, Management, Access, Advanced Excel, Project Planning, Microsoft Excel
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2008 — 2009
Post Graduated Certificate, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Nanjing University 1999 — 2001
Master's degree, Master of Business Administration
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Applied Chemistry
Truckee Meadows Community College November 2014 - Present
Truckee Meadows Community College January 2014 - Present
SunOpta March 2012 - August 2013
SunOpta March 2012 - August 2013
Renewafuel, LLC August 2010 - January 2012
Bay de Noc Community College August 2008 - 2010
Calhoun Area Career Center August 1999 - July 2008
Kellogg Company 1984 - 1995
Skills
PLC, Manufacturing, Troubleshooting, Supervisory Skills, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Maintenance Management, Plant Maintenance, Coaching, Electronics, Teamwork, Electricians, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Manufacturing..., Human Resources, Manufacturing Management, Electrical, GMP, HACCP, SQF, Project Management, E-Learning, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Quality Assurance, Equipment Installation, Capital Budgeting, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Food Processing, Leadership, Six Sigma, Management, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Automation, Cross-functional Team..., Purchasing, Process Engineering, Factory, Process Improvement, Procurement, Supply Chain, Food Industry, Food Safety, Value Stream Mapping
Education
University of Phoenix 1999 — 2001
M.A., Adult Learning
Kellogg Community College 1983 — 1986
A.A.S., Electrical/Electronics Technology
Bellevue University
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration - Technical
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts, e-Learning
Green Dot Corporation March 2013 - Present
Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market January 2011 - March 2013
SunOpta May 2010 - November 2010
Ecology Control Industries July 2009 - May 2010
Quest Software March 2002 - February 2009
Marine Terminals Corporation July 1994 - February 2002
Skills
EDI, Oracle Applications, Siebel, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Cisco Technologies, QuickBooks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, VBA, Account Reconciliation, Data Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Outlook, Access, Forecasting, Retail, Supply Chain, Invoicing, Payroll, Software Documentation
Education
Long Beach City College 2010 — 2013
Associate's degree, Accounting and Computer Science
Cerritos College
MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LIMITED May 2014 - June 2015
St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare 2006 - 2014
SunOpta 2009 - 2011
Skills
Licensed Notary Public..., Level 1 CrossFit..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook
Education
Centro Escolar University
SunOpta August 2014 - Present
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Credit, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Account Management, Sales, Microsoft Word
Education
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Admin and Marketing
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2003 — 2006
associates, business
FORIUS
FORIUS
JRS / J. Rettenmaier & Söhne January 2015 - Present
SunOpta March 1997 - December 2014
Irish Dairy Board March 1993 - March 1997
Kroger June 1975 - March 1993
Skills
Food Industry, Food Science, Food, Food Safety, Food Processing, Cross-functional Team..., Dairy, HACCP, Continuous Improvement, Food Manufacturing, Process Improvement, R&D, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Food Technology, Sensory Evaluation, Innovation Management, Product Innovation, Commercialization, Flavors, GMP
Education
Bemidji State University 1972 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Grech Motors October 2014 - Present
Beacon Resources June 2014 - October 2014
SunOpta August 2012 - May 2014
Robert Half International/Accountemps June 2012 - August 2012
AmeriCold Logistics December 2004 - May 2012
Smiths Aerospace June 2003 - November 2004
Multiplex Technology Inc. under Linear Corp/Nortek October 1997 - April 2003
Skills
Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Payroll, Reporting and Analysis, Fixed Assets Maintenance, Great Plains, Hyperion, Mcleod, Manfact, Expandable, Mas 90, Platinum, Solomon, QuickBooks, Inventory Management, Oracle Applications, Physical Inventory, Account Reconciliation, Onbase, Great Plains Software, QlikView, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, FRx, Ad Hoc Reporting, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Management, GAAP, Managerial Finance, Journal Entries, Financial Analysis, Ceridian Payroll System, ADP Payroll, Sales & Use Tax, Property Tax, Small Business Tax, Intercompany..., Forecasting, Foreign Exchange, Variance Analysis, Microsoft Dynamics GP
Education
University of Santo Tomas
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting
Ateneo de Manila University
Clarity Recruitment April 2013 - Present
Lannick Group of Companies February 2007 - March 2013
SunOpta 2006 - 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Sourcing, Management, Contract Recruitment, New Business Development, Business Development, Sales, Temporary Placement, Customer Retention, Executive Search, Screening Resumes, Permanent Placement, CRM, Client Relationship..., Client Retention, Coaching
Education
McMaster University 2002 — 2006
Honors BComm, Accounting and Business/Management
Sheridan College 2000 — 2002
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Purity October 2006 - Present
SunOpta 2006 - Present
Education
George Brown College 1981 — 1984
bishop macdonnell high school
Canadian Harvest LP December 2014 - Present
SunOpta April 2014 - December 2014
SunOpta October 2006 - April 2014
Blick Art Materials June 2004 - October 2006
Gates Corporation September 1984 - May 2002
Gates Corporation March 1980 - May 1982
Gates Corporation November 1978 - March 1980
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Food, Cross-functional Team..., Food Industry, Process Improvement, Food Safety, 5S, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Value Stream Mapping, Inventory Control, Shipping, Materials
Education
Carl Sandburg College 2003 — 2004
Applied Science Degree (Computer Networking Specialist), Computer end user, networking
SunOpta November 2013 - Present
Reynaldo's Mexican Food Company, LLC August 2011 - October 2013
Reynaldo's Mexican Food November 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Process Improvement
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
SunOpta March 2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Army National Guard April 2012 - Present
Skills
Molecular Biology, Microsoft Office, Biotechnology, PCR, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Cell Culture, Microsoft Word, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Teamwork, Western Blotting
Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Molecular/Micro/Cellular Biology
WFS (Watonwan Farm Service Co) September 2011 - Present
SunOpta May 1994 - September 2011
Skills
Cost Accounting, Accruals, Variance Analysis, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Forecasting
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BS, accounting
SunOpta May 2014 - Present
Power Automation Systems (PAS) December 2012 - May 2014
Power Automation Systems January 2010 - December 2012
California Natural Products January 2008 - January 2010
Education
California State University, Fresno
Fruvemex, Inc. April 2014 - Present
SunOpta June 2005 - January 2014
Cleugh's Frozen Foods, Inc. January 2001 - June 2005
Bentley and Bentley, Inc. January 1991 - January 2001
Skills
Grocery, Forecasting, Food Industry, Food, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Product Development, Key Account Development, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Consumer Products, Account Management, Sales, P&L Management, Pricing, Retail
Education
California State University-Fresno 1969 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Gustine High School 1963 — 1967
SunOpta July 2015 - Present
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc. May 1997 - Present
Avantor Performance Materials May 1997 - Present
Skills
Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, SAP, Customer Service, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Team Building, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development
Education
Northampton Community College 2014 — 2016
Associate’s Degree, Construction/Project Management
Wagner College 1988 — 1989
Accounting
North Hunterdon High School 1984 — 1988
Tenere, Inc. May 2013 - Present
SunOpta Ingredients, Cambridge, MN July 2009 - May 2012
SunOpta 2009 - 2012
H.B March 2000 - September 2001
M Corporation March 1996 - December 1998
Aspen Research Corporation November 1993 - February 1996
Aspen Research Corporation 1993 - 1996
Skills
Extensive experience..., Very experienced..., Regulatory compliance,..., Effective communicator..., A forward thinking..., Maintained written logs..., Performed various..., Developed and..., Measured physical..., Handled microbiological..., Measured color,..., Very organized and..., Quality Control
Education
Century College 1990 — 1993
Associate of Science (A.S.), Chemistry
Red River Farm Network August 2011 - Present
SunOpta May 2001 - July 2011
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Broadcast, Radio, Digital Media, Advertising Sales, Radio Advertising, Media Planning, Media Buying, Radio Broadcasting, Digital Strategy, Video, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Press Releases, Agriculture, Marketing, Social Media, Agribusiness, Sales, Leadership
Education
NDSU
Animal Sciences
North Dakota State University
Animal Science
TEAL Electronics Corporation May 2014 - July 2014
NAI (Natural Alternatives International, Inc) April 2013 - February 2014
SunOpta August 2012 - November 2012
MicroProbe- Wafer Test Probe Cards May 2012 - August 2012
Environmental Air March 2005 - May 2012
Microtel April 2002 - February 2005
Endar Corporation January 1998 - January 2002
Wakefield Engineering January 1996 - December 1997
Coronet, MFG March 1995 - December 1995
Artistic Brass March 1984 - February 1995
Education
Los Angeles Harbor College 1979 — 1984
Business, B
Canadian Harvest LP May 2015 - Present
SunOpta August 2008 - May 2015
Con-way Freight April 2007 - September 2009
Worley Warehousing Inc October 2002 - August 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Typing, Communication, Shipping, Team Building
Education
Pacifica High School 1970 — 1974
Graduate, Accounting and Business/Management
Golden West College
Business Administration and Management, General
SunOpta April 2013 - Present
Petro Gas Group 2008 - 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Food, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Customer Service, Product Development, Food Industry, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Science, Negotiation, Food Supplements, Quality Control, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Sales Management, Dairy, Food Safety Management..., Food Manufacturing, ISO 22000, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Production Planning, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, SQF, Quality System, Food Quality, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, GMP, Sensory Evaluation, SPC, BRC, TQM, Iso 9000, Dairy Products, Food Labelling, Food Microbiology, ISO, Flavors, Food Law
Education
University of Karachi 1999 — 2003
Master's degree, Food Science and Technology
SunOpta July 2008 - Present
Skills
Project Management, Software Project..., Web Project Management, Hands-on Training, E-training, Cross Functional Team..., Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Database Administration, Collaboration Solutions, Virtual Collaboration, Customer Service, Customer Analysis, Beta Management, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Competitive Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Technical Presentations, Technical Translation, Telecommunications, Oracle E-Business Suite, QlikView, EDI, Microsoft Office, Microsoft CRM, Product Lifecycle..., Product Life Cycle, Spanish, technical customer..., Customer Advocacy, Content Management, Web Content Management, Research, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Windows, Outlook, Oracle, SharePoint, Product Management, Access, Software Documentation, Networking, Management, Visio
Education
Northeastern University 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Computer Engineering
Harvard University Extension School 1999 — 2001
Graduate Certificate, Special Studies in Administration and Management
SunOpta February 2012 - Present
Sunopta Aseptic February 2009 - February 2012
Morningstar Packing Co May 1989 - February 2009
Hilmar Cheese Company June 1988 - May 1989
Skills
Food, Food Industry, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Food Processing, Lean Manufacturing, Aseptic Processing, Hot Fill Processing, Food Packaging, Packaging Machinery, Production Maintenance, Production Managment, Packaging R&D, Food Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Design, Frozen Food
Education
Lassen Community College
General Studies
UC Davis
Food Technology and Processing
SunOpta June 2012 - Present
Skills
Key Account Management, Forecasting, Sales Management, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, New Business Development, Sales, Account Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain, Marketing Strategy, Pricing, Strategic Planning
Education
Penn State University 1994 — 1998
B.S. Food Science, Food Science
Penn State University
Food Science
Washington Fruit & Produce Company October 2013 - Present
SunOpta May 2012 - October 2013
Red Lion Hotels May 2007 - May 2012
Skills
Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Customer Service, HRIS, Talent Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
Eastern Washington University 2009 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Public Administration (MPA)
Eastern Washington University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources and General Management
SunOpta Accounts Payable ManagerNavarre CorporationSeptember 1993 - December 2005
Education
College of Saint Benedict 1989 — 1993
Business Administration and Management, General
Benilde St. Margarets
Canadian Harvest LP December 2014 - Present
SunOpta November 2004 - December 2014
Sunopta March 2001 - November 2004
Opta Food Ingredients March 1998 - March 2001
Gunther Products a Division of A E Staley March 1989 - July 1995
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Development, Food Industry, Food, Supply Chain, Food Safety, HACCP, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Carl Sandburg College 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Machine tool design
Peoria Central High School 1971 — 1974