Sunstar Americas, Inc.
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Sunstar Americas, Inc. Employees
EB Sound Marketing 2002 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. March 2008 - April 2014
Learned Conversations, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Cornerstone Promotions 2000 - 2002
Time Life 1995 - 2000
Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Blogging, Digital Media, Editing, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Content Strategy, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Video, Social Networking, Media Relations, Online Marketing, Broadcast, Content Management, Music, New Media, Facebook, Journalism, Leadership, SEO, Web Design, Multimedia
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
Bachelor's Degree, English
Towson Family July 2013 - March 2015
Porter-Royal Sales February 2001 - July 2013
Dentsply (Midwest Division) February 1998 - February 2001
Sunstar Americas, Inc. February 1995 - February 1998
Teter's Floral Products Inc. 1991 - 1995
Skills
Management, Sales Operations, Negotiation, New Business Development, Account Management, Business Development, Key Account Management, Sales, Sales Management, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Selling, Direct Sales, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Sales Presentations, B2B, Sales Force Development, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Market Development, Healthcare
Education
Sam Houston State University 1985 — 1988
Communications, Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Sunstar Americas, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Sappi June 2012 - August 2013
Sammy's Pizza and Restaurant August 2010 - April 2012
Best Buy June 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Priority Management, Persistence, Direct Sales, ISO 14001, Critical Thinking, Environmental Compliance, Organizational..., Management, Troubleshooting, Environmental Awareness, Recruiting, Process Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Sunstar Americas, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Norwood Park Periodontics 2004 - 2012
VITAS Healthcare July 2002 - May 2004
VITAS Healthcare July 2001 - July 2002
PrideStaff December 2000 - July 2001
Enterprise Rent-A-Car May 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Healthcare, Management, Human Resources, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, HIPAA, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Leadership, Medical Terminology, Data Entry, Managed Care, Training, Team Building, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies
Sunstar Americas, Inc June 2004 - Present
SUNSTAR AMERICAS, INC. June 2003 - Present
Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Sponsorship, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Event Management, Events, Corporate Events
Education
College of DuPage 1976 — 1992
Business, Architecture and Business, Associates
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2001 - Present
Nalge Nunc International 1997 - 2000
Johnson & Johnson Personal Products 1995 - 1996
Skills
Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Quality System, Certifications, Auditing, Problem Solving, Corrective Actions, Reporting & Analysis, FDA GMP, 21 CFR, CAPA, GMP, ISO, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Six Sigma, V, Validation, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Product Development
Education
DePaul University 1996 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Operations Management
Illinois Institute of Technology 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical & Computer Engineering
Sunstar Americas, Inc. May 2003 - May 2015
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Management Accounting, Pivot Tables, Concur, Greentree, Vertex, AS400, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Vlookup, Cross Functional..., Initiator, Problem Analysis, Procedure Development, Standardization, Process Automation, Access
Education
Greenville College 2001 — 2003
BS, Accounting
McHenry County College 2000 — 2001
Associate's degree
American Dental Association Foundation September 2013 - Present
Self-employed August 2012 - August 2013
Sunstar Americas, Inc. August 2011 - August 2012
Sunstar America July 2009 - August 2011
Sunstar America July 2006 - June 2009
Sunstar America February 1997 - July 2006
Sunstar Laboratories Inc. April 1995 - January 1997
Sunstar Laboratories Inc. October 1990 - March 1995
Skills
Healthcare, Dentistry, Project Management, Product Launch, Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Budgets, New Business Development, Market Research, Product Development, Business Development, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Strategy, Nonprofits, Marketing, Market Planning, B2B, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media Marketing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Key Account Management, Advertising, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Sales, Account Management, Sales Management, Public Speaking, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Team Building, Product Marketing, Project Planning, Training, Social Media, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Research, Public Relations, Product Management, Selling, Medical Devices, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Brand Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
B.A., Economics
Kunzsulting March 2011 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. May 2010 - January 2011
Sunstar/John O. Butler 2007 - May 2010
Sears Holdings Corp February 2004 - June 2007
Kunzsulting, Inc. September 2001 - December 2003
Jarden Consumer Solutions, formerly Sunbeam November 2000 - June 2001
First Alert January 1998 - November 1999
Alberto-Culver 1993 - 1997
Coty, Jovan, Yardley of London, Beecham Cosmetics, Quintessence Fragrances 1983 - 1993
Skills
Brand Development, Product Development, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Brand Positioning..., New Business Launch, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, License Management, Multi-channel Marketing, Direct Mail, Thought Leadership, Creative Direction, Product Launch, Innovation, FMCG, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Personal Care, Business Development, Customer Service, Consumer Insight, Retail Marketing, Strategic Brand..., Staff..., Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Consumer Products, Retail, Marketing, Product Management, Leadership, Management, New Business Development, P&L Responsibility, Market Planning, Customer Insight, Strategy, Advertising, Market Analysis, Brand Architecture, B2B Marketing, SEM, Digital Media, SEO, Brand Awareness, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1991 — 1993
MBA
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree
Curie H.S. 1975 — 1979
B&B Electronics June 2014 - Present
Processing Technologies International, LLC November 2012 - June 2014
Sunstar Americas, Inc. July 2008 - October 2009
Controls Group Inc. July 2005 - May 2008
Questek Manufacturing January 2004 - July 2005
Microlite Lighting Controls August 1999 - January 2004
Skills
Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Testing, Process Improvement, Team Building, Project Management, New Business Development, Start-ups, Product Management, Plastics, Procurement, ISO, Root Cause Analysis, Process Scheduler, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Medical Devices, Design for Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Project Planning, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Troubleshooting, Automation, Forecasting, Process Engineering, Integration, FMEA, Electrical Engineering, Solidworks, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Electricians, Machining, Extrusion
Education
Northern Illinois University
Bachelors, Engineering
West Aurora High School
PJB Clothier August 2010 - Present
Eleven Spa Las Vegas October 2009 - March 2010
Nordstrom 2009 - 2009
Faces by Paris 2007 - 2009
Sunstar America's Inc 2004 - 2007
Tom James Company January 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Fashion, Men's Apparel, Wardrobe, Cosmetics, Styling, Apparel, Sales, Evening Wear, New Business Development, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Start-ups, Sales Management, Retail, Textiles
Education
New York University 1993 — 1997
BS, Dentistry
Christine Valmy International Beauty School 2007 — 2008
Make Up/Esthetics, Make Up Artistry/Esthetics
The Harlix Company May 2014 - Present
Nelson Cash December 2012 - July 2014
Bright Bright Great February 2011 - November 2012
Sunstar Americas, Inc. July 2007 - September 2011
Principal Manufacturing Corp. 2005 - 2007
Principal Manufacturing Corp. 2003 - 2005
Principal Manufacturing Corp. 2002 - 2003
3Com 2000 - 2002
Skills
Business Development, New Business Development, Business Process..., Market Research, Inventory Management, 5S, Leadership, JIT, Kanban, Strategy, Project Coordination, Manufacturing Processes, User Interface Design, Projects, Change Management, Operations Management, Interaction Design, Supplier Quality, Consulting, Troubleshooting, Consumer Products, CAD, User Experience, Product Innovation, Medical Devices, Usability Testing, Management, ISO, User-centered Design, Design of Experiments, MS Project, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Process Improvement, Product Design, Manufacturing, Product Development, Project Planning, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1997 — 2001
BFA, Industrial Design
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Mechanical Engineering
University School 1991 — 1995
Sunstar Americas, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Sunstar America April 2011 - Present
Sunstar Americas Inc August 2006 - April 2011
Bisco Inc. October 2002 - August 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Medical Devices, Marketing Management, Strategy Development, Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Product Management, Global Marketing, Brand Management, Market Planning, International Sales, Competitive Analysis, Market Research
Education
Dominican University 1998 — 2000
M.B.A., Business, IT, Marketing
Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho 1990 — 1993
D.D.S., Dentistry
Doxa Dental, Inc. May 2011 - Present
GC America June 2009 - May 2011
Sunstar Americas, Inc. June 2008 - June 2009
3M May 2004 - December 2006
United States Marine Corps June 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Development
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
MBA
University of Missouri-Columbia
BS
D.I.E.M Group December 2014 - Present
VuMedi, Inc 2012 - 2014
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2010 - 2011
Biomet 3i 2007 - 2010
Denx /Imaging Sciences 2005 - 2007
W L Gore and Associates 1997 - 2005
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 1995 - 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, Dentistry, Cross-functional Team..., Surgery, Strategy, Product Launch, Healthcare, Sales Operations, Leadership, Sales Management, Global Marketing, Product Development, Market Development, Sales, Surgeons, Restorative Dentistry, New Business Development, Clinical Research, Marketing Strategy, Capital Equipment, Training, Selling, Orthopedic, Team Building, Oral Surgery, Marketing, Sales Force Development, Management, Hardware Diagnostics, Sales Effectiveness, Commercialization, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, Selling Skills, FDA, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Coaching, Budgets, Surgical Instruments, Operating Room, Budgeting, Restorative, Dental, Problem Solving, Life Sciences, Customer Relations, Clinical Education
Education
Middlesex College
RDH
University of Massachusetts Boston
Biology, General
kCura July 2013 - Present
kCura Corporation January 2011 - July 2013
kCura Corporation October 2010 - December 2010
Active Transportation Alliance June 2010 - October 2010
Sunstar Americas, Inc February 2010 - May 2010
UIC Academic Computing and Communications Center January 2007 - December 2007
SEARS January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Internet..., Communication Skills, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Windows..., Relativity, MySQL, Oracle, 2008 R2, Visual Basic, phpMyAdmin, IIS, Troubleshooting, Testing, Windows Server, Windows, SQL, Technical Support, Software Documentation, Databases, Programming, SharePoint, Visio, Hardware, Access
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Information and Decision Sciences
GWI March 2014 - Present
Collaborative IT Solutions LTD November 2011 - March 2014
McCain Foods May 2008 - October 2011
Sunstar Americas, Inc. June 1999 - April 2008
McCain 1996 - 1999
Interstate Food Processing Corp. 1984 - 1993
Skills
IT Strategy, Unified Communications, Messaging and..., Information Architecture, Information Security..., Social Enterprise, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Planning, System Architecture, Business Strategy, Business Management, Messaging, Data Center, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Architecture, Telecommunications, Program Management, Team Leadership, Product Management, SharePoint, Strategy Development, Vendor Relations, Team Building, Business Analysis, Vendor, IT Management, Cisco, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, WAN, Windows, Windows Server, Strategy, Cisco Technologies, Project Planning, Management, Cross-functional Team..., ITIL, Information Technology, Leadership, Integration, Infrastructure, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Exchange, Enterprise Software, Information Security
Education
University of Phoenix 2002 — 2005
MBA
Husson College 1990 — 1993
BS
Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. April 2012 - March 2014
Sunstar Americas, Inc. July 2009 - April 2012
Sunstar Americas, Inc. April 2008 - June 2009
Kaplan Professional August 2007 - April 2008
Quill June 2006 - August 2007
Quill May 2005 - June 2006
Rust-Oleum 2004 - 2005
Skills
Brand Awareness, Brand Communication, Brand Messaging, Content Creation, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Consumer Insights, Market Insights, Online Marketing, Presentation Development, Presenter, Cross-functional Team..., Budgeting, Supervisory Experience, Customer Insight, Sales, Management, Integrated Marketing, Strategy
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Ranir LLC 2010 - Present
Sunstar Americas Inc. 2008 - 2010
Dentsply International - Professional Division 2006 - 2008
McCormick - Signature Brands Division 2002 - 2005
Bel Brands USA 1999 - 2002
Kimberly-Clark 1991 - 1999
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Development
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 1989 — 1991
MBA, Marketing and Finance
Miami University 1978 — 1982
BS, Accounting
Sunstar Americas, Inc. May 2015 - Present
BUILD Chicago May 2014 - May 2015
BUILD Chicago March 2014 - May 2014
Automated Health Systems February 2013 - March 2014
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) May 2012 - February 2013
BUILD Chicago August 2011 - December 2011
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois June 2010 - August 2010
BUILD Chicago June 2010 - August 2010
BUILD Chicago May 2009 - August 2009
BUILD Chicago May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Event Management, Newsletters, Conferences, Event Planning, Non-profits, Presentations, Presentation Development, Mentoring, Youth Mentoring, Youth Development, Fundraising, Resume Writing, Screening Resumes, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Social Networking, Public Relations, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Grants, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Organizational..., Recruiting, Program Development, Training, Research, Social Media, Leadership, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Media Relations, Editing, Academic Advising, Community Organizing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2013 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Noble Street Charter 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
EDK Career Strategies January 2010 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc January 1998 - June 2007
Unilever 1992 - 1997
Skills
Management, Interviews, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Executive Coaching, Public Speaking, Separation, Strategy, Training, Marketing, Leadership Development, Networking, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Program Management, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Organizational..., Team Leadership, New Business Development
Education
Michigan State University
BS, Packaging Engineering
Okemos highschool
DePaul University January 2015 - Present
NorthShore University HealthSystem November 2014 - Present
Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center November 2012 - July 2014
DePaul University September 2011 - September 2012
DePaul University April 2011 - September 2012
Chicago Department of Public Health July 2011 - June 2012
Sunstar Americas Inc. June 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Data Analysis, Epidemiology, SPSS, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Grant Writing, Public Health, Program Development, Literature Reviews, Microsoft Office, Spectroscopy, Community Health, Research, Qualitative Research, Clinical Research, Grants
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2012
MPH
Truman State University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Chemistry, Biology
ROCKIN' JUMP September 2013 - Present
I-PLUS March 2015 - June 2015
Sunstar Americas Inc. February 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Proficient in written..., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Typing (60 Words per...
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General
University of Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's of Finance, Finance, General
Sunstar Americas, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Sherlock Systems, LLC June 2013 - December 2014
PCNation April 2012 - June 2013
ConceptWorks January 2010 - May 2011
Lakeland College January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Video Editing, Time Management, Market Research, Media Relations, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Retail, Product Marketing, Management, Email Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Account Management
Education
Lakeland College 2007 — 2011
B.A., Marketing
Proviso West 2003 — 2007
Sunstar Americas, Inc. March 1992 - Present
Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Product Development, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Photography, Art Direction, Logo Design, Graphics, Layout, Corporate Branding, Brochures, Concept Development, Packaging, Mac, Branding, Management, Creative Services
Education
Eastern Illinois University
BFA - Graphic Design, Graphic Design
Scientific Games 2015 - Present
Self-Employment Freelance Work August 2010 - Present
Central DuPage Hospital June 2012 - August 2013
Sunstar Americas, Inc. June 2012 - July 2013
Plus Realty June 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Animation, Microsoft Office, Web Design, InDesign, Computer Animation, Visual Design, Python, CSS, Game Design, HTML Scripting, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, Sony Vegas, Data Entry, Content Management, Real Estate, Drupal, WordPress, Web Development, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Audacity, Character Animation, Digital Art, Proficient Typing Skills, After Effects, Storyboarding, Social Media Blogging, Video Production, Video Editing, PhpMyAdmin, JavaScript Libraries, Adobe Creative Suite, TeamViewer, Databases, Maya, Typography, Responsive Web Design, Interactive Media, Axure RP, Paper Prototyping, Digital Media, Audio Editing, Game Development, Adobe Design Programs, Adobe Acrobat
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Interactive and Social Media, 3.70 GPA
West Chicago Community High School 2008 — 2011
3.7 GPA
Sunstar Americas, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Darby Dental Supply, LLC November 2011 - August 2014
Dental Health Products July 2011 - November 2011
Fay Dental Care December 2004 - July 2011
Eastbay August 2002 - August 2004
Weathervane October 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Dental, Inside Sales, Customer Service..., Pricing, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations, Order Fulfillment, Sales, Office Management, Telemarketing, Health Insurance, Dentistry, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Business Services, Medicare, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Call Centers, Selling, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Capital Equipment, Account Management, Sales Process, Trade Shows, B2B, Appointment Scheduling, Inventory Management, Practice Management, Healthcare Industry, X-ray, Sales Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2002 — 2003
Associate's Degree, Dental Assisting/Assistant
Laona High School 1999 — 2002
High School Diploma
UCI-FRAM AutoBrands October 2013 - Present
THE JOHN MORRELL FOOD GROUP October 2011 - June 2013
SOLO CUP COMPANY April 2008 - September 2011
SOLO CUP COMPANY January 2006 - April 2010
Sunstar Americas, Inc. September 2003 - December 2005
Avent January 2002 - May 2003
Agency MSI (Marketing Support, Inc.) July 1999 - November 2001
THE MARKETING STORE November 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Brand Management, Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Strategy, Product Management, Product Development, Marketing, Pricing, Consumer Products, Retail, Customer Insight, Management, Sales, Merchandising, Business Planning, Segmentation, Marketing Management, Trade Shows
Education
DePaul University 1994 — 1996
M.B.A, International Business; Marketing emphasis
Illinois State University 1987 — 1991
B.S, International Business / Marketing
GOhear LLC, MD Labs, Baby Plus, Greenhouse, BodiMetrics, SportDecals 2015 - Present
GOhear LLC 2013 - 2015
Omron Healthcare, Inc. / GOhear LLC 2009 - 2013
Omron Healthcare, Inc. 2005 - 2009
Sonrisas 2003 - 2005
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Bausch & Lomb 1991 - 1998
SmithKline Beecham 1988 - 1991
Eli Lilly and Company 1987 - 1987
Skills
Market Research, Strategy, Business Development, Brand Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Business Planning, Advertising, New Business Development, Product Launch, Marketing Strategy, Qualitative Research, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Segmentation, Open Innovation, Packaging, Public Relations, Product Management, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Brand Development, Market Analysis, Marketing Research, Sales Management, Sales, Market Planning, Global Marketing, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Consumer Products, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Analytics, Product Innovation, Positioning, Commercialization, Management, CRM, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Team Building, Business Strategy
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 1986 — 1988
MBA, Marketing and Finance
Indiana University Bloomington 1978 — 1982
BS, Quantitative Business Analysis
Niles East 1974 — 1978
High School, General Studies
Sunstar Americas, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Starbucks October 2003 - September 2014
Papa Joe's Pizzeria January 2000 - October 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Sales Management, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Store Management, Inventory Management, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Store Operations, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Hiring, Marketing Strategy, Human Resources, Recruiting, Training, Time Management, Team Building, Leadership, Management, Employee Training, Forecasting
Education
Illinois State University 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BASc), Human and education resource degree
Wright Community College 2003 — 2007
Associate of Arts (AA)
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2012 - Present
World Kitchen LLC 2006 - 2012
Luster Products Inc. 2001 - 2006
Blyth Inc. 1998 - 2001
Hammacher Schlemmer 1996 - 1998
Empak Publishing Inc. 1991 - 1996
Sunbeam Appliance Co. 1989 - 1991
Royal Crown Cola 1988 - 1989
The Quaker Oats Company 1987 - 1988
Skills
Consumer Products, Product Development, Strategy, Consumer Insight, Product Innovation, Brand Management, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Development, Shopper Marketing, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Product Launch, Trade Marketing, P&L Management, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Nielsen, Management, Product Management
Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
CTI Technology June 2015 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. April 2015 - June 2015
United Airlines September 2013 - May 2014
AZ Bidder LLC May 2013 - September 2013
Southern Illinois University January 2012 - February 2013
Arborstone Landscapes, Inc January 2009 - September 2010
Skills
Aviation, Private Pilot, Aircraft, Airlines, Web Design, Account Management, Networking, Flights, Management, Commercial Aviation, Maintenance & Repair, Online Marketing, Network Administration, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Airline Management, IT Management, Foreclosures, Computer Maintenance, Property Auctions, Aviation Regulations, Computer Repair, Wireless Networking, Small Business..., Real Estate, Aircraft Entertainment, Aircraft WiFi Systems, Digital Communication, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Teamwork, Computer Hardware, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Analysis, Time Management, International Travel, Leadership, PowerPoint, Airports, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Flight Safety, Aerospace, Team Leadership, Team Building, Program Management, Research, Operations Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Aviation Management (AVM)
Harry D. Jacobs High School 2006 — 2010
Diploma
BusinesSuites Nashville West End March 2015 - Present
Domestic Uniform, Inc. 2013 - March 2015
Sunstar Americas, Inc November 2007 - July 2009
UMF Corporation May 2006 - November 2007
PDI, Inc/AstraZeneca July 2005 - April 2006
Mason Dance Center January 1999 - January 2006
SNAP Laboratories, Inc May 2004 - June 2005
Riverside Methodist Hospital January 1994 - January 1999
Sandoz March 1991 - February 1994
Qualex, Div. of Eastman Kodak, Marketing January 1986 - January 1991
Skills
Hospitals, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Pain Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Management, Managed Services, Leadership, Neurology, Product Launch, Marketing, Customer Service, Sales Effectiveness, Diabetes, Sales, CRM, Product Development, Coaching, Surgery, Sales Operations, Sales Force Development, Account Management, Managed Care, Management, New Business Development, Negotiation, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Internal Medicine, Capital Equipment, Urology
Education
Otterbein College 1982 — 1985
BA, Public Relations/Arts Management
Otterbein University 1982 — 1985
BA, Public Relations/ Arts Mgmt
Sunstar Americas, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Sunstar Americas Inc September 2008 - August 2014
Geek Squad July 2001 - November 2011
Skills
Troubleshooting, A+ Certified, Laptops, Windows Server, Wireless Networking, Computer Hardware, Computer Repair, Network Administration, VPN, Computer Security, Active Directory, Cisco IOS, Microsoft Exchange, TCP/IP, System Administration, Network Security, Windows 7
Education
DeVry University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology Project Management
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College
Sunstar Americas, Inc. March 2000 - Present
V3 Companies April 1995 - March 2000
Liquid Carbonic February 1990 - April 1995
Skills
Certified Notary Public, Confidentiality, Travel Management, Customer Service, Communication, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Department Budget..., Expense Reports, Event Planning, New Business Development, Research & Development, New Product Development, Search Engine Technology, Clinical Research..., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Product Development, Notary Public, Management, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Lotus Notes
Education
Roosevelt University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management
Taylor Business Institute 1987 — 1988
Business Development and Secretarial
Flying Food Group April 2015 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. December 2014 - April 2015
JPG Plumbing June 2010 - December 2014
3MD Relocation Services January 2012 - August 2012
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Sports, Finance, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Customer Service, Leadership, Accounts Receivable, Financial Analysis, Process Scheduler, Risk Management, Access
Education
Illinois State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
The Hain Celestial Group August 2014 - Present
The Hain Celestial Group October 2012 - August 2014
Sunstar Americas Inc. August 2011 - September 2012
Sara Lee 2002 - 2011
Polaroid 2000 - 2002
General Mills 1989 - 2000
Education
Carleton University 1983 — 1986
BA, Political Science and Economics
Sheridan College 1986 — 1987
Diploma, Applied Statistics and Research
Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC July 2012 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. May 2007 - July 2012
Sterigenics June 2004 - May 2007
George Weston Foods March 2001 - May 2004
LTV Steel January 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Product Development, Team Building, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Operations Management
Education
DePaul University 2002 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Illinois Institute of Technology 1992 — 1996
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2015 - Present
Skills
Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Polymers, Nanomaterials, Thin Films, AFM, Scanning Electron..., Carbon Nanotubes, Mechanical Testing, Nanocomposites, Graphene, XPS, DSC, TGA, FTIR, Nanoindentation, Matlab, Simulations, Surface Engineering, Coatings, Adhesives, Composites, Statistics, Finite Element Analysis, Atomic Force Microscopy, Sol-gel, Electrospinning, Spin Coating, PVD, Sputter Deposition, Thermal Evaporation, Electrophoresis, Plasma Etching, Chemical Mechanical..., Contact Angle, Viscoelasticity, TOF-SIMS, Rheology, Ellipsometry, Profilometer, X-ray Diffraction...
Education
Northwestern University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Northwestern University
Master’s Degree
Chulalongkorn University
Bachelor’s Degree
Sunstar Americas, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Kenall Lighting May 2014 - June 2015
American Society of Safety Engineers September 2001 - May 2014
American Society of Safety Engineers May 1998 - September 2001
Steel Tank Institute January 1994 - April 1998
Simpson Paper Company January 1993 - May 1994
Skills
Social Media Marketing, SEO copywriting, Print and Web Design, Strategic Planning, Web Design, Public Relations, Ergonomics, SEO, Wordpress, SEM, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Email Marketing, Website Development, Advertising, Strategic Partnerships, Press Releases, Print, Management, Newsletters, Copywriting, Non-profits, Online Advertising, Media Relations, Safety Management..., Event Planning, Budgets, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Project Management, Facebook, Nonprofits, WordPress, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Public Speaking, Blogging, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Analytics, Photoshop, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Leadership, Google Analytics, CRM, Multi-channel Marketing, Content Strategy
Education
Roosevelt University 1994 — 1996
Masters, Integrated Marketing Communications
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2014 - Present
CareFusion September 2009 - July 2013
Cardinal Health February 2006 - July 2013
American Express Financial Advisors February 2002 - February 2006
Cintas 1997 - 2002
Skills
Cash Flow Forecasting, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Cash Flow, GAAP, Process Improvement, General Ledger, Budgets, Pricing, Mergers, Variance Analysis, Due Diligence, Hyperion Enterprise, Passed all 4 parts of..., Accounting, Internal Controls
Education
Truman State University 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
SAI Network SpecialistSAI1999 - 2008
Sunstar Americas Inc 1999 - 2008
Carnival Cruise Lines January 2003 - July 2007
Education
AMA University 1994 — 1998
AbbVie June 2013 - Present
Culligan International 2010 - 2011
Sunstar Americas Inc. 2007 - 2009
Schering-Plough 1995 - 2006
Bristol-Myers Squibb 1990 - 1994
Skills
Coaching, Human Resources, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Sales Effectiveness, Start-ups, Employee Training, Sales Operations, Leadership, New Business Development, Training, Sales, Business Development, Management
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Postgraduate Certificate, Marketing
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2012 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2004 - 2012
Transparent Container Company 2000 - 2003
Consolidated Container Company 1994 - 2000
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Nestle S.A. 2011 - Present
Abbott Labs. August 2007 - February 2011
Sunstar Americas, Inc. February 2004 - August 2007
Now Foods February 2001 - February 2004
Tishma Innovations 1998 - 2000
Tishma Innovations 1998 - 2000
Education
North Park University 2000 — 2002
MBA
University Beograde
BS ME, Automation Processing
Sunstar Americas, Inc. November 1981 - July 2009
Education
Loyola University Chicago 1977 — 1982
BSA, Communication Design
Sunstar Americas Inc. June 2008 - Present
McNeil Consumer Healthcare 1996 - 2007
Johnson & Johnson 1996 - 2007
Flanagan Foodservices Inc April 1987 - September 1996
Skills
FMCG, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Management, Budgets, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Management, Integrated Marketing, Pricing, Sales, Sales Operations, CRM, Marketing, Trade Marketing
Education
University of Guelph 1982 — 1986
B COMM, Hotel and Food Administration
Independent contractor June 2002 - Present
Sunstar Americas Inc. September 2011 - April 2013
Dr. Virgil Hoy August 2003 - June 2011
Education
Canadore College 2001 — 2002
Dental Hygiene
Fanshawe College 1998 — 1999
Dental Assisting
Sunstar Americas, Inc. May 2002 - Present
Schering-Plough January 1997 - May 2002
Walmart January 1993 - April 1996
Skills
Consumer Products, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Product Launch, P&L Management, Sales Management, Forecasting, Shopper Marketing, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Sales Presentations, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, New Business Development, Medical Devices
Education
Purdue University 1987 — 1991
BS, Organizational Leadership
Dental Technologies, Inc. May 2009 - Present
Sunstar Americas Inc. 2001 - 2008
Sunstar - John O. Butler Division 2001 - 2008
Skills
Global Sourcing, Category Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Education
Carthage College
BA, Business Administration
Sunstar Americas Inc. 1995 - Present
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
MBA, Operations Management, Engineering
Russell Kalbfeld Consulting March 2014 - Present
Sunstar Americas Inc October 1997 - February 2014
United States Surgical Corporation October 1990 - September 1997
Tuttley Bailey 1981 - 1983
Skills
Product Development, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Automation, Product Launch, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy Development, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Change Management, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Strategy, ISO 13485, Engineering Management, Supply Chain, Business Planning, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Product Design, Process Development, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Cost Reduction, Strategy, Six Sigma, Leadership, Start-ups, Business Development, Management, P&L Management, Quality System, R&D, Product Marketing
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1985 — 1986
Masters, Manufacturing Management
University of New Haven 1979 — 1981
BS, Engineering
Sunstar America January 2013 - Present
Sunstar Americas Inc November 2001 - January 2013
Gillette July 2001 - October 2001
Gillette January 2001 - May 2001
Gillette 2000 - 2001
Gillete July 1999 - December 2000
Gillette May 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Team Leadership, Marketing Strategy
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1989 — 1993
Licenciado, Mercadotecnia
Sunstar Americas, Inc. November 1989 - Present
Frank Lynn & Associates April 1988 - November 1989
Bell & Howell 1982 - 1988
Pullman Standard August 1978 - December 1981
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Warehousing, Six Sigma, Negotiation, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing, Forecasting, Training, Kaizen, ISO 13485, Project Management, Purchasing, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Product Development, Pricing, Operations Management, Logistics, Medical Devices, Inventory Management, Strategy, Global Sourcing, Leadership, Product Management, Team Building
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1976 — 1978
MBA, Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1972 — 1976
BS, biology
Sunstar Americas Inc January 2007 - Present
Plus Realty April 1993 - Present
Sunstar America 2003 - 2007
John O. Butler Co. January 1997 - January 2003
Skills
ISO 13485, Quality System, FMEA, Six Sigma, CAPA, Design of Experiments, ISO 14001, FDA, Process Improvement, V&V, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, CQE, Product Launch, DMAIC, ISO, Product Management, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Management, SPC, Leadership, Quality Control, Medical Devices, Quality Management, Quality Assurance
Education
North Park University 2013 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
College of DuPage 1992 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering
Sunstar Americas, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Armstrong Aerospace (Astronics) January 2012 - January 2013
Chemring Energetic Devices March 2003 - December 2011
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2002
BS
Sunstar Americas, Inc May 2009 - Present
Chester County Community Dental Center February 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Healthcare
Education
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 2007 — 2009
Master Degree, Education Adminstration
Sunstar Americas, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. June 2011 - August 2014
Geek Squad April 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Troubleshooting, Help Desk Support, Software Installation, Routers, Active Directory, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Hardware, Switches, Group Policy, Windows, Linux, Computer Repair, Networking, HTML, Microsoft Excel, System Administration, Windows 7, Laptops, Computer Hardware, Windows Server, Java, Python, Programming, A Certified, OS X, Operating Systems, Windows Vista, Photoshop, Network Administration, Remote Desktop, TCP/IP, Windows XP Pro, Citrix, A+ Certified, Technical Support, Desktop Computers, Mac OS, Windows XP
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2010 — 2011
Game Design
The Ohio State University 2009 — 2010
Aerospace Engineering
Sunstar America 2008 - Present
Sunstar Americas, Inc. 2008 - Present
Education
大阪大学 / Osaka University
歯科, 博士(学術)
Sunstar Americas Inc April 2009 - Present
Skills
Computer skills: MS..., Excellent command in..., Experienced in...
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry