Syngenta Company
Industry: Agrochemical company
DescriptionSyngenta AG is a Swiss-based global company that produces agrochemicals and seeds. As a biotechnology company, it conducts genomic research. It was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Headquarters: Basel, Switzerland CEO: J. Erik Fyrwald Revenue: 12.64 billion USD (2017) Customer service: 01223 883400 Parent organization: ChemChina Subsidiaries: Syngenta Corporation, Syngenta Flowers. Inc.,
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Syngenta Employees
Syngenta June 1985 - Present
Monsanto 1981 - 1985
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1981 — 1985
University of Minnesota Crookston September 2011 - Present
Syngenta May 2014 - August 2014
Hardware Hank September 2013 - May 2014
The Hitching Company May 2012 - August 2013
John Hirsch's Cambridge Motors December 2009 - August 2011
Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business
Syngenta June 2014 - Present
Syngenta September 2013 - Present
Skills
Social Media, MySQL, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Statistics
The University of Minnesota 2011 — 2013
The University of Chicago 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Statistics
Hopkins High School
The University of Iowa June 2013 - Present
Daily Iowan TV January 2015 - May 2015
University of Iowa School of Journalism & Mass Communication April 2014 - May 2015
Syngenta June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Photography, Video Production, Sound Design, Studio Lighting, Short Films, Video Editing, Videography, Photojournalism, Photoshop, Camera Operating, Camera Skills, Journalism, Interviews, Writing, Digital Photography, Image Editing, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Multimedia
Education
University of Iowa 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Junior
Syngenta June 2015 - Present
Deepchand Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. March 2013 - July 2014
Infosys August 2011 - July 2013
Skills
CICS, COBOL, JCL, Business Analysis, Mainframe, Leadership, Requirements Gathering, Strategic Planning, User Acceptance Testing, IT Service Management, PMP, IBM Mainframe, Analysis, Business Strategy, DB2, Project Management, PowerPoint, Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Testing, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, SAP ERP
Education
Wake Forest University School of Business 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Operations
University of Mumbai 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Instrumentation Engineering
V G Vaze College of Arts, Commerce and Science 2005 — 2007
Science
Shrimati Sulochanadevi Singhania High School 1998 — 2005
Syngenta October 2011 - Present
Del Monte Foods March 2010 - May 2011
Thomson Reuters July 2009 - March 2010
Kimberly-Clark April 2007 - June 2009
United Health Group March 2006 - April 2007
Target May 2004 - March 2006
Principal Financial Group March 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Business Analysis, Budgets, Finance, Management, Program Management, Internal Controls, Project Management, Sales, SAP, Data Analysis, Sales Management, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Leadership, Operations Management, Pricing, Managerial Finance, Business Process..., Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Business Development, Access, Negotiation, Hyperion Enterprise
Education
University of Iowa 1993 — 1997
BS, Economics
Cargill August 2014 - Present
Syngenta March 2014 - July 2014
Espana Tapas Bar July 2013 - March 2014
University of Nebraska at Omaha January 2012 - March 2014
Dolce Restaurant September 2011 - January 2013
University of Nebraska at Omaha Food Services September 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Mass Spectrometry, GC-MS, FTIR, UV/Vis, IR spectroscopy, Gravimetric analysis, Potentiometric titration, Non-linear regression..., exponential stripping, inorganic synthesis, Organic Synthesis, Powder X-ray Diffraction, Calorimeter, Distillation, Column Chromatography, HPLC, GC, ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Chemistry, Social Media, Research, Leadership, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Syngenta 2013 - Present
Syngenta November 1998 - Present
Syngenta March 2011 - March 2013
Starlight Acres 2000 - 2012
Syngenta February 2009 - February 2011
Syngenta Seeds June 2004 - February 2009
Skills
Dairy, Corn, Agribusiness, R&D, Business Planning, Soybean, Food, Crop Protection, Farms, Agriculture, Genetics, Sustainable Agriculture, Product Development, Agronomy, Vegetables, Biotechnology, Market Development, Life Sciences, Lifesciences, Horticulture, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Food Industry, Plant Breeding
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1993 — 1996
BS, Financial Accounting
Universiy of Minnesota, Carlson School of Business
CHS March 2015 - Present
Syngenta July 2013 - March 2015
University of Minnesota June 2011 - July 2013
American Excelsior Company May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Data Analysis, Research, Science, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Environmental Policy, Community Outreach, Higher Education, GIS, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Agronomy, Logistics, Environmental Awareness
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Land and Atmospheric Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science
Syngenta November 2013 - Present
Syngenta June 2013 - October 2013
Syngenta May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Economics, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Teamwork, English, Agriculture, Agribusiness
Education
University of Missouri 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Economics
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2013
Agriculture business, Agricultural Business and Management
BASF March 2014 - Present
University of Missouri May 2011 - February 2014
Syngenta May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Plant Pathology, Seed Production, Research, Statistics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Higher Education, PCR, Science, Cell Culture, Matlab, SPSS, Qualitative Research, Western Blotting, Biochemistry
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Plant Stress Biology
University of Missouri-Columbia 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Plant Sciences- Crop Management
Syngenta August 2008 - Present
Skills
Biotechnology, Agronomy, Lifesciences, Data Analysis, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Science, Bioinformatics, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Statistics, Genetics, Corn, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, ELISA, Crop, Crop Protection, Agrochemicals, Product Development, Life Sciences
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2008
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Agronomy
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Plant Science
Indian Hills Community College 1999 — 2000
Associate of Arts (AA)
Syngenta March 2013 - Present
Productive Acre Farms March 2008 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2011 - February 2013
Syngenta Seeds August 2006 - June 2011
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Marketing Strategy, Agronomy, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Coaching, Customer Relations, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Sales Management, Business Strategy, Crop Protection, Team Leadership, Corn, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Event Planning, Recruiting
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2002 — 2006
B.S., Mechanized Systems Management
Humana August 2005 - Present
Edward Jones October 1999 - April 2003
Syngenta July 1974 - July 1998
Skills
Insurance, Managed Care, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Advantage, Account Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Secondary Education and Teaching
UnitedHealth Group July 2015 - Present
Syngenta January 2015 - June 2015
Syngenta January 2011 - December 2014
Dorsey & Whitney LLP August 2008 - December 2010
Dorsey & Whitney LLP May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Intellectual Property, Start-ups, Negotiation, Securities, Licensing, Trade Secrets, Joint Ventures, Due Diligence, Securities Regulation, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Regulations, Regulatory Affairs, Agribusiness, Contract Negotiation, Contract Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Emerging Growth..., Leadership, Legal Advice, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D.
University of Iowa 2001 — 2005
B.A., Political Science, Communication Studies
Syngenta 2012 - Present
North Carolina State University August 2008 - August 2012
University of Wisconsin-Madison August 2002 - July 2008
Skills
Genetics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, qPCR, Sequencing, Biology, Bioinformatics
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2002 — 2008
Ph.D., Genetics
University of Iowa 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Chemical Engineering
Independent 2006 - Present
Syngenta Seeds 2004 - 2006
Syngenta 2002 - 2004
Pharmacia 2001 - 2002
Pharmacia 2000 - 2001
Monsanto 1998 - 1999
Monsanto 1997 - 1998
Monsanto 1993 - 1997
Monsanto 1983 - 1993
Skills
Planning, Problem Solving, Consultancy, Agriculture, Business Strategy, Corn, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Leadership, Science, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Lifesciences, Technology Transfer, Agrochemicals, Project Planning, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics, R&D, Research, Crop Protection, Business Development, Business Planning, Agronomy, Commercialization, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1983
PhD, Agronomy
University of Missouri-Columbia 1978 — 1980
MSc, Agronomy
University of Missouri-Columbia 1974 — 1978
BSc, Animal Science
Sakata Seed America, Inc. October 2012 - Present
Syngenta January 2010 - October 2011
Goldsmith Seeds, Inc February 2005 - December 2009
Green Bay Botanical Garden July 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Agriculture, Horticulture, Greenhouse Management, Crop Scheduling, Floriculture, Greenhouse, Irrigation, Vegetables, Garden, Landscaping, Crop Protection, Crop, Agribusiness, Gardening, Agronomy, Agrochemicals, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics, Trees, Farms, Perennials, Plant Breeding, Nursery, Plant Identification, Seed Production, Plant Nutrition, Fertilizers, Plant Pathology, Botany, Container Gardens, Tree Planting, Integrated Pest..., Organic Gardening, Landscape Maintenance, Plant Propagation, Annuals, Native Plants, Garden Design, Flowers, Corn, Plants, Fruit, Landscape Design, Pest Control, Organic Farming, Entomology, Plant Physiology, Lawn Care, Genomics, Soil Science
Education
University of Kentucky 1970 — 1976
BS Agriculture, Landscape Management, Floriculture
Syngenta August 2013 - Present
Syngenta January 2013 - July 2013
GreenLeaf at Syngenta July 2011 - December 2012
GreenLeaf Genetics, LLC July 2010 - July 2011
GreenLeaf Genetics July 2007 - July 2010
Syngenta Seeds March 2006 - June 2007
Syngenta Seeds January 2005 - February 2006
Syngenta Seeds January 2000 - December 2004
Agriculture Future of America 1997 - 1998
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Market Development, Crop Protection, Strategic Planning, Biotechnology, Product Development, Corn, Customer Service, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing, Team Leadership, Business Development, Sales, Business Planning, Pricing, Product Management, Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1995 — 1999
Agricultural Economics
Syngenta September 2004 - Present
Golden Harvest February 1998 - September 2004
Golden Harvest June 1989 - January 1998
Skills
Corn, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Biotechnology, Selling, Sales Presentations, Agriculture, Business Development, Cold Calling, Genetics, Management, Market Development, New Business Development, Product Development, Recruiting, Sales, Strategy
Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney 1985 — 1989
B.S., Business Admin, HR, Sales & Marketing
Waterloo Public High School 1981 — 1985
HS Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
DCP Midstream October 2014 - Present
Syngenta May 2013 - October 2014
Williams Company June 2012 - May 2013
Williams Company January 2011 - June 2012
Missouri S&T August 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Environmental..., Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality, Environmental Compliance, Water, Water Resources, Environmental Permitting, Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Groundwater, Environmental..., Energy, Remediation, Program Management, Chemistry, CAD, Pipelines
Education
Missouri University of Science and Technology (S&T) 2006 — 2010
B.S, Environmental Engineering
University of Missouri-Rolla 2006 — 2010
B.S., Environmental Engineering
Syngenta June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds February 2010 - June 2011
Syngenta Seeds Inc. 2006 - April 2010
Optimum Quality Grains, DuPont 1999 - 2006
U.S. Grains Council July 1996 - December 1999
US Grains Council 1988 - 1998
Skills
Agriculture, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Product Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Business Development, Sales Management, Marketing, Management, Project Management, International Business, Business Planning, Leadership, Negotiation, Market Analysis, Team Building
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1979 — 1983
Agriculture, Agrigultural Business Management
High School - American School in Japan 1975 — 1978
High School Diploma
Syngenta March 2015 - Present
Syngenta February 2013 - March 2015
Syngenta Seeds May 2010 - January 2013
The Minnesota Daily June 2009 - May 2010
Carlson Brand Enterprise January 2009 - December 2009
The Minnesota Daily August 2008 - June 2009
The Body Shop June 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Sales Operations, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Sales, Advertising, Leadership, Data Analysis, Market Research, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Business Strategy, CRM, Customer Service, Brand Management, Analytics
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2009
BSB, Marketing, Operations
Syngenta January 2014 - Present
Syngenta August 2011 - December 2013
The Jackson Laboratory June 2008 - August 2011
Norumbega Technologies Inc. November 2003 - August 2011
Bangor Savings Bank March 2004 - November 2007
Results Engineering Inc. October 1996 - February 2004
Skills
Strategic Planning, Agile Methodologies, Project Planning, IT Infrastructure Design, Software Development, Systems Integration, NextGen Sequencing IT, SCRUM, Systems Engineering, LIMS, HPC for R&D, Factory Automation, Project Management, Program Management, Integration, IT Management, Cloud Computing, Business Process, Strategy, Automation, Scrum, SDLC, PMO, IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Information Technology, Management, Architectures, Software Project..., Risk Management, Data Center, PMP, Requirements Analysis, Project Portfolio..., Business Intelligence, Enterprise Architecture
Education
University of Maine
BS, Forestry / Wood Technology
Rockwell Automation
System Engineering
Boston University
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Leadership Maine - Rho Class 2009 — 2010
University of Nebraska–Lincoln August 2014 - Present
National Weather Service May 2015 - August 2015
University of Nebraska–Lincoln May 2013 - August 2014
University of Nebraska–Lincoln January 2012 - May 2013
Syngenta July 2010 - August 2012
Campbell Cleaning May 2005 - August 2011
Speed and Power Development May 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Meteorology, IDL programming, Fortran, Climatology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, PowerPoint, Research, Data Analysis, Statistics
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology-Climatology
Seward High School 2006 — 2009
Syngenta March 2015 - Present
Syngenta June 2013 - March 2015
Syngenta January 2013 - May 2013
University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture Program August 2010 - December 2012
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc May 2012 - August 2012
University of Missouri August 2011 - May 2012
SEMO MFA Agri Services May 2011 - August 2011
Felter Farms May 2003 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, Time Management, Communication, Initiation, Motivation, Organization, Teamwork, Committed to..., Leadership, Highly detail oriented, Analytical Skills, Highly responsible, Positive Personality, Enthusiastic..., Highly resourceful, Agriculture, Responsible, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Farms, Corn, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agribusiness Management, Senior
Cellular Dynamics International July 2012 - Present
Cellular Dynamics International July 2010 - July 2012
Life Technologies 2007 - July 2010
University of Minnesota 2006 - 2007
University of Minnesota 2002 - 2006
Syngenta 2000 - 2002
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Ph.D, Stem Cell Biology
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1997 — 2002
B.S, Biotechnology/Biochemistry
Monsanto October 2012 - Present
Syngenta October 2009 - October 2012
Syngenta Seeds May 2009 - February 2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln August 2008 - May 2009
Herald-Citizen January 2007 - May 2008
Missouri Cattlemen's Association May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Agriculture, Biotechnology, Market Development, Economics, Lifesciences, Genetics, Agrochemicals, Market Planning, Market Analysis, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Teamwork, Sales Management
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2008 — 2011
MBA, Agribusiness
University of Missouri-Columbia 2003 — 2006
BS, Agribusiness Management
Tampa Electric January 2015 - Present
Gerdau Long Steel North America November 2010 - December 2014
BNSF Railway August 2009 - October 2010
Syngenta March 2008 - June 2009
IKEA April 2007 - February 2008
New York Life Insurance Company February 2007 - April 2007
SFWMD April 2006 - January 2007
Skills
SAP, SAP HR, SAP R/3, ADP Payroll, ERP, Business Process, Deferred Compensation, SAP Implementation, SAP ERP, Employee Benefits, Payroll, Human Resources, Integration, SAP Portal, Time Management, Quality Assurance, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, HRIS, Change Management, SAP Netweaver, Personnel Management
Education
University of Madras 1996 — 2000
B.E, Mechanical Engineering
ST. MARYS HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL 1984 — 1994
12 grade, High School Certificate of Competence Program
Texas Roadhouse November 2014 - Present
Graeter's Ice Cream May 2014 - September 2014
Syngenta July 2012 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Customer Service
Education
University of Louisville 2012 — 2016
Accounting
Tallgrass Commodities September 2006 - Present
Preferred Crop Solutions 2013 - 2015
Preferred Crop Solutions 2013 - 2015
Syngenta May 1999 - April 2004
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, English, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Windows, PowerPoint, Outlook
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Animal Science / Agribusiness
Rotary Club of Omaha June 2007 - Present
Polio Surivivors and Associates - A Rotarian Action Group February 2009 - Present
Bren Communication September 2006 - Present
Syngenta 2005 - 2006
Syngenta Seeds 2005 - 2006
Golden Harvest 1994 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Access, Web Design, Database Design, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Management, Social Media, Project Management, Team Building, Budgets, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Training, Customer Service, SharePoint, Event Planning, Leadership, Time Management, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Community Development, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Outlook, Program Development, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Program Management, Non-profit..., Organizational..., Grants, Newsletters, Marketing, Staff Development, Small Business
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1979 — 1989
Bachelor, Communication
Monsanto April 2012 - Present
Adayana January 2011 - May 2012
Monsanto April 2009 - December 2010
Syngenta June 2007 - April 2009
Syngenta June 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Agrochemicals
Education
INSEAD-Fountainebleau, France 2008 — 2008
Executive Management Program, Business Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1997
JLSC (Jane de Lartigue Science Communications) January 2011 - Present
Thomson Reuters Healthcare and Science Division May 2010 - Present
University of California, Davis January 2008 - December 2010
University of Liverpool 2004 - 2008
Syngenta June 2004 - September 2004
Tulip Recruitment Agency March 2000 - September 2004
GAP Activity Projects August 1999 - April 2000
Skills
Cancer, Cell Biology, Lifesciences, Technical Writing, Editing, Medical Writing, Bioinformatics, Science, Biochemistry, Public Speaking, Molecular Biology, Research, Scientific Writing, Cell, Publications, Blogging, Medicine, Copy Editing, Biotechnology, Teaching, Drug Discovery, Genomics, Diabetes, Genetics, Oncology
Education
University of Liverpool 2005 — 2008
PhD, Cellular and Molecular Physiology
University of Liverpool 2004 — 2005
Masters of Research, Cellular and Molecular Physiology
University of Leeds 2000 — 2004
BSc, Biological sciences
Syngenta February 2015 - Present
Syngenta October 2012 - February 2015
Syngenta July 2011 - October 2012
Syngenta Seeds August 2010 - July 2011
Syngenta Seeds September 2008 - August 2010
BPI Media, LLC August 2005 - June 2009
Syngenta Seeds December 2007 - September 2008
Boston Scientific October 2005 - December 2007
Northwest Airlines June 2004 - October 2005
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District June 2003 - June 2004
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA, Marketing/Entrepreneurship
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Hydrology
Syngenta May 2014 - Present
Syngenta January 2012 - Present
Syngenta January 2010 - December 2011
Syngenta 2007 - 2009
POET 2005 - 2007
Bratney Companies 2003 - 2005
Sandoz, Novartis Seeds 1989 - 2003
Dekalb-Pfizer Genetics 1982 - 1988
Skills
Engineering, Change Management, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement, Budgeting, Budgets, Project Engineering, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Team Leadership, Energy, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Biofuels, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Contract Management, Procurement, Process Simulation, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, MS Project, R&D, Quality Management, Factory, Chemical Engineering, SAP, Team Building, Supply Chain, Commercialization, Program Management, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Process Optimization, Project Planning, Operations Management, Renewable Energy, Engineering Management, Construction, Agribusiness
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1982
BS, Ag Engineering
Syngenta January 2015 - Present
Syngenta September 2013 - January 2015
Syngenta April 2013 - September 2013
University of Minnesota March 2010 - May 2013
Rainbow Treecare March 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Military Operations, Military Experience, Landscaping, Trees, Turf, Soil, Pesticide, Fertilizers, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Troubleshooting, Team Building, Employee Training, Training, Program Management, First Aid
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Landscape Design and Planning
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Master of Science (MS), Agronomy/Plant Breeding
Farm Credit Mid-America February 2013 - Present
Diversified Crop Insurance Services September 2012 - February 2013
Precision Agricultural Services May 2012 - September 2012
Golden and Walters, PLLC October 2011 - May 2012
Syngenta May 2011 - August 2011
University of Kentucky September 2009 - May 2010
B& L Genetics May 2008 - August 2008
Hillview Farms May 2000 - August 2008
Skills
Statistics, Public Speaking, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Plant Breeding, Research, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Customer Service, Rural Development, Sales, PowerPoint, Farms
Education
University of Kentucky 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agriculture Economics
PepsiCo 2015 - Present
Syngenta 2012 - 2015
Monsanto Company 2009 - 2012
Monsanto Company June 2009 - December 2010
Monsanto Company June 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Plant Breeding, Project Management, Genomics, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Pathology, Management, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, People Management, Integrated Pest..., Quantitative Genetics, Marker Assisted..., Experimental Design, MS Office, Environment Safety and..., Entomology, Microarray Analysis, Genotyping, Cytogenetics, Microbiology, Budget Management, Resource Management, USDA and EPA Regulated..., ISO 9001, KPI Development and..., Statistical Data..., Population Genetics, Global Cross-Functional..., Stakeholder Management, Biochemistry, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Influence Without..., Product Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Plant Breeding/Molecular Genetics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Plant Pathology
Agricultural University of Hebei
Bachelor's Degree, Plant Protection
Syngenta January 2007 - Present
Skills
Agribusiness, Crop, Vegetables, Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Agronomy, Genetics, Seed Production, Plant Pathology, Crop Protection, Horticulture, Corn, Genomics, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Sustainable Agriculture, Agrochemicals, Molecular Genetics
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Syngenta August 2013 - Present
Renaissance Financial September 2010 - August 2013
Hoene Farms Inc. May 2002 - September 2010
American National Insurance May 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Strategic Financial..., Finance, Investment Strategies, Agribusiness, New Business Development, Farms, Agriculture, Marketing, Investments, Financial Planning, Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
BS, Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Systems Management
Stratton, LLC March 2015 - Present
Syngenta August 2011 - February 2015
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2002 - August 2011
Zeneca December 1997 - May 2002
Zeneca July 1994 - December 1997
Zeneca 1979 - 1994
Eli Lilly and Co. 1979 - 1983
Skills
Organizational..., Strategy, Change Management, Training, Leadership, Executive Coaching, Management, Culture Change, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Project Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Agribusiness, Workshop Facilitation, Crop Protection, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Group Dynamics, Agriculture, Team Management, Organizational..., Supply Chain, Pricing, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Teaching, Business Planning, CRM, Lean Manufacturing, Sales, Agronomy, Recruiting, Selling, Personal Development, Marriage Success, Public Speaking
Education
University of Kentucky 1975 — 1979
BS, Agriculture Education
Gestalt Institute of Cleveland 1998 — 2000
Masters level, Organization and Systems Development
Syngenta July 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds October 2008 - August 2010
Syngenta Seeds January 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Corn
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2004
BS, Agriculture Systems Management
University of Missouri-Columbia 2000 — 2004
BS
Land O'Lakes, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Syngenta April 2014 - June 2015
Polaris Industries May 2013 - March 2014
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. May 2012 - April 2013
BMO Harris Bank November 2009 - May 2012
Skills
Demand Supply Planning, Supply Chain, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Team Building, Management, Customer Service, International Logistics, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Time Management, Finance, Investments, Cash Flow
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Cargill July 2013 - Present
Syngenta July 2012 - July 2013
LT Enviromental April 2011 - June 2012
P.F Chang's June 2006 - March 2011
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge September 2010 - October 2010
Skills
EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Management, Environmental..., Safety Management..., Environmental Awareness, Risk Assessment, Sustainability, ISO 14001, Hazardous Waste..., Waste Management, Environmental Compliance, Project Management, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Project Planning, Sales
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 2007 — 2010
B.S, Environment and Resources
University of Iowa
Veterans United Home Loans June 2015 - Present
Missouri Vein Care September 2014 - May 2015
Syngenta November 2011 - September 2014
Bayer HealthCare December 2001 - September 2011
Pfizer June 1992 - September 2001
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales, Market Development, Sales Operations, Selling Skills, OB/GYN, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales Force Development, Training, Coaching, Selling, Sales Presentations, Key Account Management, Account Management, Market Analysis, Sales Effectiveness, Cold Calling, Market Planning
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1988 — 1992
B.S., Food Science and Nutrition
Syngenta 2010 - Present
Syngenta 2008 - 2010
Syngenta 2005 - 2008
Garst Seed/Syngenta Seeds 2001 - 2005
UC Davis 2000 - 2001
Skills
Agronomy, Crop Protection, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Logistics, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Corn, Budgets, Farms, Genetics, Life Sciences, Product Development, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
University of Manitoba 1997 — 1999
Master’s Degree, Soil Science
University of Manitoba 1993 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
Syngenta July 2015 - Present
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities August 2014 - January 2015
Beijing Guo Rong Xing Hua Assets Appraisal Co, Ltd June 2012 - September 2012
Yunnan Circular Economy Investment Co (YCEI) June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, SQL, Statistical Modeling, Data Analysis, VBA, R, SAS, Data Mining
Education
美国明尼苏达大学双城分校 2013 — 2015
Statistic, Master of Science (M.S.)(GPA 3.63/4.0)
厦门大学 2009 — 2013
Applied Mathematics, BS(Undergraduate Class of Excellence)
Syngenta June 2014 - Present
North Callaway High School July 2011 - June 2014
Skills
Agriculture, Public Speaking, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Agronomy, Sales, Market Development, Farms, Crop Protection
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2012
Master's degree, Agriculture Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Agriculture Education
Syngenta May 2013 - Present
Syngenta May 2009 - May 2013
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Market Development, Farms, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations, GPA: 3.72
Warner Music Group June 2012 - Present
Warner Music Group March 2011 - June 2012
Avaya December 2010 - March 2011
Syngenta 2007 - 2010
Siemens 2005 - 2007
Swarovski 2004 - 2005
Skills
Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Social Media Marketing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Social Media, Marketing, Music, Social Networking, Music Industry, Forecasting, Financial Modeling
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Bachelors
Maui Jim April 2012 - Present
Syngenta November 2010 - April 2012
Law Office of Luke P. Taylor April 2010 - October 2010
Willett's Winery and Cellar January 2007 - March 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, Time Management, Merchandising, Retail, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Fashion, Customer Satisfaction, Business Travel, Experiential Events, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Management, Sponsorship
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2008 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Pre-Law
University of Illinois Springfield 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Legal Studies
Syngenta May 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters September 2013 - May 2015
Neopost June 2012 - August 2013
Informatics, Inc. February 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Salesforce.com, Market Research, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Microsoft Office, Data Management, Analytic Reporting, Employee Training, Requirements Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Documentation, Change Management, Process Improvement, SEO, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Iowa 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business, Communication
Syngenta March 2014 - Present
DuPont Pioneer May 2013 - December 2013
University of Iowa, Biology Department January 2013 - May 2013
University of Iowa Cambus October 2006 - May 2013
Crown Point Builders June 2004 - August 2007
Skills
ArcGIS, ArcMap, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Idrisi, Management
Education
University of Iowa 2006 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science
ClipperData LLC October 2014 - Present
Echo Global Logistics December 2013 - July 2014
Echo Global Logistics September 2009 - December 2013
Syngenta June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Account Management, Time Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, 3PL, Issue Resolution, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Invoicing, Leadership, Management, Shipping, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, New Business Development
Education
University of Illinois at Springfield 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Business Administration; Minor Management Information Systems, Business Administration and Management, General
MFA Incorporated March 2015 - Present
Syngenta June 2014 - February 2015
Mizzou Meat Market February 2011 - June 2014
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2013 - August 2013
Missouri Soybean Programs May 2012 - August 2012
Czech Life Sciences University June 2011 - July 2011
Gateway Pharmacy July 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Teaching, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Teamwork, Time Management, Event Planning, Agriculture, Event Management, Sales, Agribusiness
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics-Public Policy, Senior
Syngenta July 2013 - Present
Monsanto January 2012 - June 2013
Monsanto November 2008 - December 2011
Monsanto September 2006 - October 2008
Washington University in St. Louis July 2000 - August 2006
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Data Quality, Process Automation, Laboratory Automation, LIMS, Marker-Assisted..., Marker-Assisted..., Plant Breeding, Tissue Sampling, DNA Extraction, PCR, SNP Genotyping, Business Objects, SharePoint, Visio, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Spotfire, Animal Husbandry, Pronuclear..., Blastocyst Injection, Speed Congenics, Rederivations, Cryopreservation, Microsurgery, DNA extraction
Education
Washington University in St. Louis 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (MA), Biology
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
Syngenta December 2013 - Present
Odle Sales May 2012 - December 2013
NSAA (Nebraska School Activities Association) November 2009 - February 2012
River Valley Services May 2008 - August 2011
PVT Farms (Cambridge,Nebraska) March 1998 - August 2004
Skills
Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Process Scheduler, Windows, Time Management, Research, Inventory Management, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Sales, Retail, Strategic Planning, Leadership
Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney 2009 — 2012
Bachelor Degree in Industrial Distribution, Technical Sales
University of Nebraska Lincoln 2008 — 2010
General Studies
Cambridge High School 2000 — 2007
General Studies
Monsanto July 2013 - Present
Syngenta September 2005 - June 2013
Syngenta Seeds 2005 - 2010
Servi-Tech Inc January 1998 - September 2005
Skills
Agronomy, Agribusiness, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Corn, Agrochemicals, Farms, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1994 — 1998
BS, Agronomy
Acres Group March 2015 - Present
Ground Pros Inc August 2014 - March 2015
ACE: A Community for Education at the Charles A. Dana Center at The University of Texas at Austin August 2013 - June 2014
Griffin Greenhouse Supplies November 2012 - July 2013
Syngenta July 2012 - November 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2012 - July 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign September 2009 - May 2012
Longwood Gardens August 2010 - December 2011
Olbrich Botanic Gardens May 2011 - August 2011
University of Illinois Plant Care Facility September 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Horticulture, Customer Service, Event Planning, Outlook, Teamwork, Teaching, Editing, Management, Botany, Nonprofits, Event Management, Gardening, Data Analysis
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Horticulture Production and Managment
Wageningen Universiteit en Researchcentrum / Wageningen University 2011 — 2011
DuPont Pioneer September 2012 - Present
DuPont Pioneer June 2012 - September 2012
Thiel Farms LLC January 2004 - June 2012
University of Missouri September 2009 - May 2012
Syngenta May 2011 - August 2011
Monsanto May 2010 - August 2010
Monsanto May 2009 - August 2009
Missouri FFA Association April 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Public Speaking, Management, Farms, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Higher Education, Editing, Facebook, Public Relations, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Community Outreach, Event Management, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Corn
Education
University of Missouri 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Plant Sciences; Biotechnology/Plant Breeding, Cum Laude
University of Missouri-Columbia 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Science
FarmHouse International Fraternity August 2015 - Present
FarmHouse International Fraternity June 2013 - July 2015
Land O'Lakes May 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota Farm Bureau August 2011 - September 2011
Syngenta May 2011 - August 2011
Centra Sota Cooperative May 2009 - August 2010
Wright Way Ag March 2005 - November 2009
Skills
Agriculture, Farms, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Teaching, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Social Media, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Building Relationships, Team Facilitation, Team Leadership, Organizational..., Horticulture, Sustainable Agriculture, Sales, Crop Protection
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Teacher Education
CORT (a Berkshire Hathaway company) May 2014 - Present
CORT (a Berkshire Hathaway company) August 2007 - April 2014
CHEP August 2006 - July 2007
CHEP July 2005 - July 2006
CHEP May 2004 - June 2005
Digital Systems Support June 2003 - May 2004
Syngenta June 2002 - December 2002
P. G. Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. May 1998 - July 2001
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, International Business, Logistics, Inventory Management, Operations, Management, Transportation, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics Management, Sales, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, WMS Implementations, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Business Development, Forecasting, Team Building, Negotiation, Leadership, Retail, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Management Consulting, Project Planning, P&L Management, Income Statement, Purchasing, Process Improvement, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Six Sigma, Strategy, Business Process..., Sales Operations, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., 3PL, Warehousing, Budgets, Inventory Control, Materials Management, Distribution Center..., Sourcing, Manufacturing, Sales Management, Vendor Management
Education
University of South Carolina - Darla Moore School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA
University of Mumbai 1993 — 1997
B.E
Syngenta June 2012 - Present
Thomson Reuters December 2010 - January 2012
Northwest Airlines Inc January 2006 - November 2009
Northwest Airlines Inc. April 2004 - January 2006
Venturix June 2003 - May 2004
Clark Consulting - Healthcare Group September 1997 - June 2002
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Business Planning, Procurement, Budgets, Contract Management, Project Management, Management, Business Strategy, Process Improvement
Education
University of Minnesota 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, History and Philosophy
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2004
MBA, Operations & Strategic Management
Syngenta January 2013 - February 2015
Pioneer Hi-Bred International November 2007 - December 2012
John Deere Agri Services October 2006 - October 2007
John Deere Agri Services August 2006 - October 2006
John Deere Agri Services June 2005 - July 2006
John Deere Agri Services 2001 - 2005
Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa 1999 - 2001
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc 1997 - 1998
Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc 1994 - 1997
Skills
Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Agribusiness, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Business Planning, Market Research, Management, Product Management, Program Management, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Analysis, Forecasting, Marketing, International Business, Negotiation, Business Development, Strategy
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1999 — 2001
MBA, Strategic Marketing, General Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1994
B.S., Agronomy
Syngenta April 2013 - Present
Syngenta July 2011 - April 2013
Syngenta August 2008 - July 2011
SafeNet Consulting August 2006 - August 2008
Strategic Advantage, Inc June 2000 - August 2006
The Schwan Food Company July 1994 - June 1999
State of South Dakota July 1985 - July 1994
Ironworkers Local 598 July 1977 - August 1982
United States Air Force July 1973 - July 1977
Skills
Program Management, Change Management, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Portfolio..., Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Business Process..., Management, Supply Chain, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Business Process, Project Planning, SAP, Agriculture, PMO, CRM, Enterprise Content..., Business Process..., Iterative and Agile..., PMO Service Design and..., CMMI Service, ITIL, Business Transformation..., Team Building, IT Strategy, Outsourcing, SaaS, Consulting, Strategy
Education
The University of Montana 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
SGS March 2015 - Present
Syngenta March 2013 - March 2015
Syngenta July 2011 - March 2013
Syngenta Seeds October 2001 - July 2011
Various farms January 1996 - October 2001
Skills
Quality Assurance, Strategic Planning, Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Management, Laboratory, Biotechnology, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1996 — 2001
Animal and Plant Systems, Animal Nutrition
New Richland Hartland Elllendale Geneva 1992 — 1996
high school diploma
Consultant October 2010 - Present
Syngenta June 2002 - October 2010
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. 2000 - 2002
Novartis Seeds, Inc. January 1997 - 2000
Northrup King Co. 1977 - 1997
Skills
Intellectual Property, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Patents, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Licensing, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Life Sciences, Venture Capital, Product Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1973 — 1976
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1965 — 1969
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Syngenta 2001 - 2007
Dunn Solutions Group 1999 - 2001
Skills
Project Management, Business Analysis, Bioinformatics, Software Project..., Software Development, SQL, LIMS, Product Management, Project Portfolio..., SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Requirements Analysis, Perl, Linux
Education
University of Miami
MS, Mathematics
University of Miami
BS, Physics, Mathematics
Coral Gables High
Syngenta June 2011 - Present
Novartis Seeds 1997 - 2000
Novartis 1997 - 2000
Northrup King Co. 1976 - 1996
Skills
Event Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Crop Protection, Press Releases, Market Analysis, Newsletters, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Marketing, Brand Management, Communication Training, Copywriting, Crop, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Publications, Strategic Communications, Trade Shows, Editorial, Marketing Management, Editing, Agriculture, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Agribusiness, Project Management, Brand Development, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, Technical Writing, Communications Planning, Management, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1971 — 1976
BA and BS, English and Language Arts
Macken AgriKnowledge, LLC 2012 - Present
Syngenta 1995 - 2012
Rockwood Research 1985 - 1995
US Peace Corps 1978 - 1980
Skills
Market Research, Project Planning, Project Management, Data Analysis, Panel Data Analysis, Business Insights, Qualitative Research, Buying Behavior, Problem Solving, Making Presentations, Agronomy, Corn, Crop Protection, Analysis, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Market Development, Business Planning, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Soil Science and Agronomy
Syngenta January 1984 - Present
Skills
Crop Protection, Sales Management, Irrigation, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Agrochemicals, Marketing Strategy, Agriculture, Market Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Corn
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1983
Syngenta July 2014 - August 2015
Schwan's Consumer Brands November 2013 - July 2014
The Schwan Food Company May 2013 - November 2013
Kellogg Company July 2012 - May 2013
Seelye-Eiler Industrial Plastics August 2003 - July 2010
Harrington Industrial Plastics July 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Financial Analysis, Economics, Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Policy, Food Marketing, Economic Modeling, Commodity Markets, Technical Sales..., Water Treatment, Team Leadership, Demand Planning, Forecasting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2013
BS, Applied Economics
Syngenta June 2013 - Present
Diageo March 2011 - May 2013
Beam Global Spirits & Wine October 2007 - January 2011
Diageo August 1999 - October 2007
Skills
Change Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Analysis, SAP, Team Leadership, Team Building, Inventory Management, Budgets, Leadership, Management, Pricing, Program Management, Vendor Management, Project Planning, IT Strategy, Supply Chain Management, CRM, Strategy
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1986 — 1990
Bachelors, Accountancy, IT
Dyadic International, Inc. 2013 - Present
Kemin Industries 2010 - March 2013
Bemidji State University 2007 - 2010
Syngenta 2001 - 2004
Ralston Purina/Purina Mills 1981 - 1994
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farms, Rural Marketing, Product Development, Animal Nutrition, Dairy, Swine, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Veterinary Medicine, Food Safety, Business Strategy, Sustainable Agriculture, Food, Market Research, Quality Assurance, Meat, Key Account Management, Poultry, Veterinary, Ingredients, Vaccines, Food Industry, Microbiology, Agronomy, Food Processing, Genomics, Food Science, Commercialization, R&D, HACCP, Molecular Biology, Market Development, Genetics, Biochemistry, Science, PCR, Protein Chemistry, Formulation, Physiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Technology Transfer, Animal Husbandry, Regulatory Affairs, Animal Feed, Enzymes, Life Sciences
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1999 — 2001
EMBA
Cal Poly Pomona 1974 — 1979
BS, Animal Science
Syngenta August 2008 - Present
Army National Guard April 2000 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Team Leadership, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, Leadership, Business Process..., Customer Service, Change Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Training, Operations Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2013 — 2017
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cultural Studies/Comparative Literature
Syngenta September 2007 - Present
Mycogen 2002 - 2007
Pioneer Hi-Bred Inc., Int'l. 1998 - 2001
Skills
Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Lifesciences, Genomics, Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Sequencing, PCR, Bioinformatics, DNA
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1992
Ph.D., Plant Genetics
Bayer CropScience June 2013 - Present
Syngenta January 2000 - June 2013
InvivoGen 1999 - 2000
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo 1995 - 1998
Skills
Genetics, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Molecular Cloning, Gene Expression..., Agribusiness, physical mapping, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, PCR, Biochemistry, DNA, Molecular Genetics, Science, Agriculture, Sequencing
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1993 — 1997
B.S., Environmental Biology/Population Genetics
Doof & Knird LLC December 2011 - Present
P.F. Chang's China Bistro April 2009 - December 2011
Target January 2008 - August 2008
Syngenta June 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Operations Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Management, Food, Budgets, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Food & Beverage, Hospitality
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Asian Languages & Literature
Syngenta September 2013 - Present
Syngenta 2013 - 2014
Syngenta 2013 - 2014
Syngenta Crop Protection July 2011 - September 2013
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Raw Materials, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Logistics, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Project Management
Education
University of KwaZulu-Natal 1991 — 1991
Honors - Purchasing & Materials Management/ Business Adminstration, Purchasing and general Business Adminstration
University of KwaZulu-Natal 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Social Science, Purchasing & Materials Management
Northlands Girls High School, Durban, South Africa 1981 — 1985
C.H. Robinson February 2015 - Present
Target June 2014 - February 2015
Target October 2012 - June 2014
Target September 2011 - November 2012
Nash Finch Company October 2008 - September 2011
Nash Finch Company October 2006 - October 2008
Syngenta 2005 - 2006
Skills
Business Intelligence, Supply Chain..., Transportation Planning, Network Design, Supply Chain Operations, Business Process..., Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehouse Management, Management, Logistics, Forecasting, Cognos, Operations Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Retail
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics
Syngenta August 2005 - Present
FMC August 1977 - August 2005
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Agrochemicals, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Vegetables, Corn, Market Development, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Product Development, Market Analysis, Business Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Business Planning, Crop, New Business Development, Team Building, Plant Protection
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1981 — 1986
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1975 — 1977
MS, Entomology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BS, Entomology
Target June 2012 - Present
University of Michigan - Ross School of Business August 2010 - May 2012
Syngenta December 2009 - August 2010
Syngenta February 2009 - December 2009
Deloitte Consulting July 2006 - December 2008
Ecolab June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Supply Chain, Business Development, Analysis, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Project Management, Leadership, Management Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Sourcing, Pricing Strategy, Corporate Finance
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2006
BSB, Finance
3M Drug Delivery Systems March 2007 - Present
3M Pharmaceuticals October 1999 - March 2007
Syngenta February 1992 - October 1999
VA Medical Center January 1986 - February 1992
Skills
GMP, Microbiology, PCR, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, ISO, DNA, Aseptic Processing, Quality Control, Sterilization, Validation, GLP, Cell, ELISA, FDA, Analytical Chemistry, R&D
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1994
MS, Food Science / Microbiology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1985
BS, Genetics and Cell Biology
Syngenta March 2010 - Present
Syngenta June 2008 - May 2010
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. 2010 - 2010
TD Ameritrade 2004 - 2007
TD Ameritrade 2004 - 2007
Skills
ITIL basics, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Change Management, ITIL, Team Leadership, Operations Management, Service Delivery, Outsourcing, IT Management, Program Management
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2003 — 2007
MIS, Double major in Management Information Systems and Business Administration
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree - Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, General
Syngenta January 2014 - Present
GE Fleet Services July 2012 - June 2013
GE Capital, Fleet Services June 2009 - June 2012
GE Capital, Fleet Services July 2006 - June 2009
GE Capital, Fleet Services August 1997 - September 2006
DISC Systems - Minneapolis, MN 1995 - 1997
Inver Grove Heights Parks & Recreation 1987 - 1997
TARGET Corporation 1995 - 1995
CNS Incorporated 1994 - 1995
CNS Incorporated 1991 - 1995
Skills
SDLC, Coaching, Project Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Leadership
Education
Brown Institute 1989 — 1989
Completed Computer Programming course work
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1988
Master in the Master of Education program
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1986
Study problem solving methods and strategies
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1981
Bachelor Science Degree, Licensed to teach Mathematics 7th - 12th grades
Saint Thomas Academy 1973 — 1976
Independent October 2014 - Present
Entira August 2013 - October 2014
Professional Swine Management, LLC August 2012 - July 2013
Syngenta December 2011 - August 2012
Syngenta July 2011 - December 2011
Syngenta Seeds December 2010 - July 2011
Syngenta Seeds December 2009 - December 2010
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. June 2008 - December 2009
Dow Chemical Company 2007 - 2008
Dow AgroSciences 2005 - 2007
Skills
Forecasting, Six Sigma, Strategy Development, Budgeting, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Business Strategy, Strategy, Retail, Budgets, Project Management, Leadership, Agribusiness, Sales, Purchasing, Agriculture, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Business Planning, Supply Chain, Crop Protection, Strategic Planning, Logistics, Negotiation, Market Analysis, Pricing, Agronomy, International Business, Market Development, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Grain, Vegetables, Operations Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2003
MBA, Executive MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1985
B.S., Agronomy
Syngenta July 2009 - Present
Skills
Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Communications Planning, Reputation Management, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Message Development, Social Media, Internal Communications
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1976 — 1981
BA - Political Science, Communications and Politics
Mount Saint Joseph High School, Baltimore, MD
Syngenta March 2015 - Present
Syngenta May 2008 - Present
Skills
Agribusiness, Agronomy, Agriculture, Corn, Market Development, Crop Protection, Farms, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2008
Bachelor, Agribusiness, Farm and Financial Management
Grant MacDonald Consulting LLC November 2012 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection April 1981 - November 2012
Syngenta September 1993 - December 2009
Skills
Agribusiness, Strategy Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Crop Protection, Sales Management, Change Management, Team Building, Key Account Management, Strategy, Organizational..., Agronomy, Leadership, Training, Sales, Management, Agriculture, Talent Management, Marketing, Program Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1972 — 1976
B.S., AgriBusiness
Syngenta December 2010 - Present
Cargill, Inc June 2008 - December 2010
Cargill AgHorizons January 2000 - May 2008
Cargill Hybrid Seeds June 1995 - December 2000
Mycogen January 1993 - May 1995
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Crop Protection, Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Supply Chain, Management, Supply Chain Management, Genomics, New Business Development, Genetics, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Vegetables, Business Strategy, Food, R&D, Molecular Biology, Corn, Ingredients, Agribusiness, Product Development, Dairy, Food Safety, SAP, Food Processing, Lifesciences, Mergers & Acquisitions, Food Industry, Marketing Strategy, HACCP, Technology Transfer, Horticulture, Farms, Biofuels, Grain, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Science, DNA, Agrochemicals, Regulatory Affairs, Crop, Chemistry, Science, Rural Development, Analytical Chemistry, Life Sciences
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1984
PhD, Plant Breeding and Genetics
University of Missouri-Columbia 1979 — 1981
MS, Plant Breeding
University of Missouri-Columbia 1974 — 1979
BS, Agronomy
Bardstown, KY June 2011 - Present
Syngenta November 2000 - June 2011
Zeneca January 1988 - November 2000
Skills
New Business Development, Customer Relations, Creative Problem Solving
Education
University of Kentucky
B. S., Agricultural Economics
DuPont August 2012 - Present
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc March 2010 - August 2012
Syngenta Seeds 2006 - 2010
Syngenta 2005 - 2006
Syngenta 2002 - 2005
Syngenta 1999 - 2002
Icagen 1997 - 1999
Skills
Internal Communications, Biotechnology, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Strategy, Strategic Communications, Agriculture, Leadership, Management, Science, Community Development, Agribusiness, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Community Outreach, Lifesciences, Corporate Social..., Internal & External..., Life Sciences
Education
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Latin
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Masters of Science, Biology
Syngenta November 1985 - Present
Gesellschaft fuer Biotechnologische Forschung June 1984 - September 1985
Univeristy of Idaho October 1982 - May 1984
Skills
Crop Protection, Lifesciences, Chemistry, HPLC, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, Agribusiness, Regulatory Affairs, Agriculture, GLP, R&D, Organic Chemistry, Toxicology, Genetics, LC-MS, Technology Transfer, Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Agronomy
Education
University of Iowa 1977 — 1982
PhD, Medicinal and Natural Product Chemistry
Unversity of Iowa 1971 — 1976
B.S., Pharmacy
Syngenta February 2001 - Present
Skills
Corn, Agronomy, Agrochemicals, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Plant Breeding, Crop, Sustainable Agriculture, Entomology, Agricultural Research
Education
University of Manitoba 1994 — 2000
Master of Science (MS), Agriculture, General
UnitedHealth Group August 2015 - Present
UnitedHealth Group April 2015 - Present
Robert Half Technology April 2015 - Present
MatrixCare January 2015 - April 2015
Spanlink Communications February 2013 - November 2014
University of Minnesota October 2012 - February 2013
University of Minnesota June 2011 - October 2012
Walgreens June 2012 - August 2012
Syngenta June 2010 - August 2010
Medtronic May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Troubleshooting, Programming, C++, Linux, Scheme, Technical Support, C, Active Directory, Cisco Technologies, Data Analysis, SQL, Matlab, System Administration, Customer Service, Computer Hardware..., HTML, Cisco IOS, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco VoIP, VMware, Eclipse, Problem Solving, Learning, Computer Science, Algorithms, Numerical Analysis, VXML, Script Editing, DOM Scripting, ESXi, Web Services API, SoapUI, Visual Studio, Report Compilation, Parsing, OllyDbg, IDA Pro, IntelliJ IDEA, Git, CSS, Automation, Process Automation, JUnit, Code Generation, VBA, C#, JIRA, Process Efficiency, Java
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
BS - Computer Science Emph Network Engineering, Computer Science
Osseo Senior High school 2007 — 2009
Syngenta March 2009 - Present
DuPont March 1977 - March 2009
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1972 — 1975
Bachelor's degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
Syngenta June 2011 - February 2015
Syngenta May 2007 - June 2011
Syngenta July 1984 - May 2006
Skills
Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Program Management, Business Analysis, Training, Agrochemicals, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Analysis, Business Planning, Corn, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Agriculture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Physiology, Agribusiness, Agricultural Research, Crop
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Science
Syngenta July 2010 - Present
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Reports, Database Design, S&OP implementation, APICS
Education
University of Iowa 2004 — 2008
BBA, Finance, General
Syngenta Crop Protection January 2006 - Present
Syngenta January 2006 - Present
Skills
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, R&D, HPLC, Polymers, Laboratory, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Chromatography, Organic Chemistry, Science, Gas Chromatography, GLP, Microbiology, UV/Vis, Validation, Biochemistry
Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe 1985 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
AgSure LLC January 2012 - Present
Syngenta November 2000 - June 2011
Zeneca January 1992 - November 2000
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Market Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Irrigation, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Product Development, Crop Protection
Education
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Economics
Syngenta March 2014 - Present
Oakview dck April 2013 - March 2014
Graham Group Ltd. April 2008 - April 2013
Skills
Construction Safety, Construction Management, Contract Management, Value Engineering, Construction, Process Scheduler, Project Estimation, Contractors, Budgets, Project Planning
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1999 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Construction Engineering Technologies
Millard West High School
Syngenta November 2014 - Present
Syngenta June 2010 - November 2014
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Horticulture, Corn, Market Development, Agrochemicals, Farms, Sustainable Agriculture, Biotechnology, Business Planning, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Product Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Lifesciences, Food
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Business and Management
Syngenta July 2014 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Mechanical Engineering
Syngenta May 1992 - Present
Skills
Agronomy
Education
University of Maryland College Park
MFA Inc. January 2012 - Present
Syngenta September 2002 - December 2011
Cincinati, OH February 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Budgets
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Masters of Science, Crop, Soil and Pest Management
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Systems Management
AGRock Services November 1997 - Present
Direct Contact April 1999 - March 2002
Syngenta November 1967 - November 1997
Skills
Sales, Sales, research,..., Mentoring, Weed and insect...
Education
University of Kentucky 1962 — 1967
Master of Science (MS), Agricultural Economics
Magnolia High School 1955 — 1958
Diploma HS
Syngenta July 2008 - Present
Skills
Agronomy, Sales Management, Recruiting, Direct Sales, Presentations, Seed, Precision Agriculture, Agriculture, Corn, Soybean, Farms
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Applied Plant Science
PSI Family Services February 2011 - Present
Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown January 1998 - Present
Syngenta July 2006 - January 2011
Baker Donelson February 1998 - July 2006
Skills
Highly detail oriented, Organizing Meetings, Travel Arrangements, Business Visas, Benefits Administration, Benefits Negotiation, Employee Training, Customer Service
Education
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology/Criminal Justice
Syngenta May 2009 - Present
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree
Simon School Venture Capital Fund October 2014 - December 2014
Haitong Jihe Private Equity Investment Fund Management Company June 2014 - July 2014
Syngenta August 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Corporate Finance, Analysis, Financial Modeling
Education
University of Rochester 2014 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Finance, General
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance
Harvard University, summer school 2012 — 2012
Judgement and Decision Making
Syngenta September 1998 - Present
Texas A&M University May 1996 - August 1998
Texas A&M University September 1992 - April 1996
Texas Tech University January 1988 - June 1992
Texas Tech University February 1986 - January 1988
Education
University of Kentucky
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Plant Breeding and Genetics, minor Plant Physiology.
Wilson's Prairie View Farm Veterinary TechnicianLake Geneva Animal HospitalOctober 2010 - October 2011
Syngenta February 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Management, Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Science, Research, Sales, Excel, Teaching, Editing, Team Leadership, Program Management, Time Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Natural Resource and Conservation