Syngenta Seeds
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 Seeds Employees
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. July 2010 - Present
The Armen Group July 2009 - Present
Produce for Better Health Foundation 2009 - 2010
Nunhems USA (BAYER) 2004 - 2009
Syngenta Seeds 2000 - 2004
Pace International LLC 1996 - 2000
EcoScience Corporation 1990 - 1995
Skills
Agriculture, Marketing Strategy, Vegetables, Sustainable Agriculture, Fruit, Agronomy, Business Development, Marketing, Lifesciences, Agribusiness, Business Planning, Crop Protection, Strategic Planning, Food, Farms, Horticulture, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Food Industry, Food Processing
Education
North Carolina State University 1983 — 1985
Master of Science, Plant Pathology
University of Vermont 1979 — 1983
BS, Botany
Syngenta Seeds June 2012 - Present
University of Wisconsin- Madison June 2008 - June 2012
University of Arkansas August 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Biochemistry, Research, Statistics, Genetics
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2008 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville 2005 — 2008
Master's degree, Horticultural Science
University of Arkansas 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Horticulture Science
Oswego School District 308 September 2015 - Present
Intelligent Light Source, Inc. January 2015 - August 2015
Lizzie's Garden April 2015 - July 2015
The Growing Place March 2014 - January 2015
Ball Horticultural Co. March 2006 - November 2013
Syngenta Seeds January 2001 - March 2006
Color Spot Nurseries July 1999 - November 2001
Oglevee, Ltd. 1994 - 1999
Aquatrols Corporation of America, Inc 1987 - 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Sustainability, Sales Management, Horticulture, Product Development, Sales, Management, Gardening, Budgets, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Merchandising, Product Management, Market Research, Customer Service, Agribusiness, Landscaping, Pricing, Negotiation, Agriculture, New Business Development, Program Management, Project Planning, Agronomy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Forecasting, Team Building, Inventory Management, Trade Shows, Purchasing, Business Strategy, Sales Operations, Crop Protection, Business Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Product Launch, P&L Management, PowerPoint, Relationship Management, Advertising, Brand Management, Brand Development, Brand Implementation, Key Account Management, Managing Distribution..., Channel Account..., Website Creation
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1974 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English/Communications
JFK High
Syngenta Seeds June 2014 - Present
Syngenta December 2011 - May 2014
Noble Foundation May 2009 - December 2011
Texas A&M University July 2006 - May 2009
IPK Gatersleben March 2005 - July 2006
National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan December 2001 - February 2005
International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics October 1999 - October 2001
Skills
Mutagenesis, Genotyping, Molecular Cloning, PCR, Plant Breeding, Research, Sequence Analysis, Sequencing, qPCR, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Genetics, DNA, Bioinformatics
Education
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 1998 — 2001
Ph.D, Plant Breeding and Genetics
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 1995 — 1997
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Plant Breeding and Genetics
Annamalai University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Agriculture, General
None September 2013 - Present
Syngenta October 2011 - July 2013
Syngenta July 2006 - October 2011
Syngenta Seeds June 2003 - July 2006
Syngenta Crop Protection January 1997 - June 2003
Syngenta Crop Protection January 1994 - January 1997
GE January 1990 - January 1994
Szent István Egyetem July 1988 - January 1990
Skills
SAP, Forecasting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Managerial Finance, Agribusiness, Hyperion Enterprise, Credit, Risk Management, Order to Cash, Business Planning, Management, Finance, Change Management, Business Process, Leadership, Budgets, Corporate Finance, Strategic Planning
Education
Szent István Egyetem 1983 — 1988
M.Sc., Engineering
Toldy Secondary Grammar School 1978 — 1982
Russian-English
Syngenta June 2011 - Present
Syngenta January 2013 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection March 2012 - January 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2011 - March 2012
Georgia Small Business Development Center 2010 - 2011
Syngenta 2010 - 2010
Pilgrim's Pride 2005 - 2009
Gold Kist Inc. 2005 - 2009
Georgia Department of Agriculture 2003 - 2003
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Procurement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Operations and Supply Chain Management
The University of Georgia 2000 — 2004
BSA, Agribusiness
Syngenta Biotechnology May 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds December 2009 - Present
Cornell University, Institute for Genomic Diversity January 2006 - December 2009
UC Davis September 2001 - January 2006
UC Davis 2001 - 2006
Middle East Technical University September 1998 - August 2001
Skills
Genetics, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Population Genetics, Sequencing, Computational Biology, DNA sequencing, Plant Breeding, Molecular Genetics, Biotechnology, Quantitative Genetics, Sequence Analysis, Experimental Design, SAS programming, R programming, Perl, Data Mining & Modelling, GWAS, Association Mapping
Education
University of California, Davis 2001 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Genetics
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi 1998 — 2001
Master of Science (MSc), Biological Sciences- Plant Population Biology
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biological Sciences, Molecular genetics & Environmental microbiology
LumiGrow, Inc. November 2013 - Present
BASF CropDesign July 2012 - June 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2008 - July 2012
Syngenta Biotechnology Inc June 2008 - July 2012
Shemin The Landscape Supply Company August 2007 - June 2008
Saint Mary's School September 2006 - August 2007
NCSU Viral Genomics Laboratory May 2006 - December 2006
NCSU Facilities Operations January 2006 - September 2006
Pine Needles Resort June 2003 - August 2005
Brier Creek Country Club April 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Certified cGLP, Genetics, DNA, Horticulture, PCR, Plant Breeding, Agriculture, Science, Research, Biotechnology
Education
North Carolina State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Agronomy with a concentration of Turfgrass Management
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science, Agronomy, Turfgrass Management
Pinecrest HS
Midwest Ag Energy Group January 2015 - Present
Maple River Grain & Agronomy January 2012 - December 2014
Syngenta Seeds May 2011 - August 2011
Syngenta Seeds May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Corn, Agribusiness, Grain, Agriculture, Agronomy, Crop Protection, Market Analysis, Sales, Negotiation, Purchasing, Business Strategy
Education
North Dakota State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agribusiness
King's Agriseeds Inc. November 2007 - Present
King's Agriseeds Inc. 2007 - 2014
King's Agriseeds Inc. 2007 - 2014
Syngenta Seeds May 2000 - June 2005
Hoffman Seeds October 1987 - May 2000
Skills
Product Development, Forages, Crop Research, Testing, Analysis, Plant Breeding, Crop, Crop Protection, Dairy, Horticulture
Education
Penn State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
Syngenta Seeds February 2013 - Present
Nachurs Alpine Solutions February 2012 - February 2013
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2002 - December 2011
Sepracor Pharmaceuticals January 2002 - November 2006
inVentiv Health May 2001 - January 2002
Land O'Lakes 1988 - 2000
Skills
Allergy, Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Pharmaceutical Sales
Education
The University of South Dakota 1977 — 1982
BS, Business Administration
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights August 2014 - Present
Instituto del Progreso Latino May 2012 - August 2014
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights August 2011 - May 2012
Illinois Immigrant Action July 2009 - December 2010
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights July 2008 - November 2008
Syngenta Seeds November 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Community Organizing, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Program Development, Social Services, Grant Writing, Grassroots Organizing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Bilingual, Database Administration, Immigration Law, Citizenship, Nonprofits, Teaching, Program Management, Case Managment, Spanish, Training, Case Management, Community Development, Strategic Communications, Program Evaluation, Politics, Grants, Customer Service, Event Planning, Policy, Research
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Justice Studies, Political Science
Bolingbrook High School 2002 — 2005
SYNGENTA March 2012 - Present
SYNGENTA SEEDS March 2010 - February 2012
SYNGENTA SEEDS March 2009 - February 2010
SYNGENTA SEEDS May 2008 - February 2009
SYNGENTA SEEDS November 2007 - April 2008
MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE July 2004 - July 2005
IN HARMONY COMMUNICATIONS February 2003 - July 2004
BELL WEST December 1999 - June 2002
CITY OF CALGARY May 1999 - October 1999
CITY OF CALGARY - Calgary Economic Development Authority January 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Agriculture, Agronomy, Agribusiness, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Market Research, Quality System, Vegetables, Market Development, Quality Management, Corn, Cross-functional Team..., Crop Protection
Education
The University of Calgary 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm), Marketing
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 1987 — 1989
Business Administration, Tourism Marketing
i9 Sports September 2014 - Present
INTERNSHIPS January 2009 - Present
Minneapolis Public Schools August 2013 - June 2014
The Dolan Company Finance & commerce Inc. May 2013 - August 2013
Syngenta Seeds April 2012 - August 2012
Anderson Merchandisers May 2011 - July 2011
Exceptional Healthcare LLC, Personal Care Attendant April 2009 - August 2010
Freeport west St. Paul April 2009 - August 2009
ward and Ward LLC January 2008 - August 2009
Minnesota State Capitol January 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Research, Criminal Law, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Corporate Law, Public Policy, PowerPoint, Training, Leadership, Editing, Access, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel
Education
Tuskegee University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government
University of Tuskegee 2008 — 2013
BA, Political Science
Nelson Engineering, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds November 2009 - January 2012
POET Design & Construction 1998 - 2009
Pitt-Des Moines, Inc 1990 - 1998
Skills
Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Project Management, MS Project, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, AutoCAD, Engineering, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, Project Engineering, Factory, Contract Management, Energy, Construction, Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Commissioning, Biomass, Project Control, Project Estimation, Primavera P6, Construction Management, Power Generation, EPC, Concrete, Piping
Education
South Dakota State University 1985 — 1990
BS, Civil Engineering
Netsertive April 2015 - Present
CLL-Group April 2010 - Present
BCBSNC October 2014 - March 2015
Syngenta Seeds January 2012 - April 2014
NC Department of Revenue 2008 - April 2011
NC State University 2005 - 2008
Nortel Networks 1999 - 2003
Nortel Networks 1995 - 1999
Nortel Networks 1990 - 1995
Bell Northern Research 1987 - 1990
Skills
PMP, Agile Methodologies, Process Improvement, Scrum, Software Development, ITIL, Agile Project Management, SharePoint, Testing, PMO, Requirements Gathering, Business Process, Project Management, Databases, Change Management, Software Documentation, Enterprise Software, Management
Education
The University of Texas at Dallas 1985 — 1987
B.S, Computer Science
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus
A.S., Electrical Engineering Technology
Youngsville High
Daktronics December 2012 - Present
Daktronics July 2008 - December 2012
Daktronics 2006 - July 2008
Mad Jack's, LLC August 2004 - September 2005
Park Avenue of Wayzata June 2001 - August 2004
Syngenta Seeds 1998 - 2001
South Dakota State University 1997 - 2001
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Networking, Marketing, Management, Recruiting, College Recruiting, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Social Networking, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Building Relationships, Public Relations, Account Management, Time Management, Interviews, Employee Relations, Team Leadership, Project Management, Trade Shows, Product Management, Service Delivery, Event Planning, International Sales, Project Planning, Digital Signage, Emcee, German, Piano Playing, Piano Education, Service Management, Staff Supervision, International Business..., Nonprofits, Presentations, Talent Acquisition, Writing, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Social Media
Education
South Dakota State University 1997 — 2001
B.A., History, German
Garden City High School 1994 — 1997
Self -Employed February 2015 - Present
BodySmith Training Gym May 2014 - February 2015
Modus Hotels August 2013 - April 2014
The Institute of World Politics January 2013 - August 2013
Office of Senator Richard G. Lugar January 2012 - January 2013
United States Senate September 2011 - January 2012
National Association of Agricultural Educators April 2011 - August 2011
Syngenta Seeds May 2010 - August 2010
Unity Seeds January 2009 - May 2010
Purdue Cooperative Extension Service May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Workshop Facilitation, Sales, Training, Business Development, Workshops, Public Policy, Politics, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Agriculture, Event Management, Editing, Social Media, International Relations
Education
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
B.S., Interdisciplinary Agriculture
Hutson, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Agri-Trend May 2012 - July 2015
Cengea Solutions Inc August 2011 - May 2012
Ag Connections January 2005 - August 2011
Syngenta Seeds January 1998 - January 2005
Southern States Cooperative August 1993 - January 1998
Skills
Agriculture, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Market Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, New Business Development, Value Chain Analysis, Sales Management, Food, Farms, Agrochemicals, Sales, Product Development, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture
Education
Murray State University 1994 — 2000
MS, Agriculture
Murray State University 1989 — 1993
BS, Agriculture
Monsanto May 2013 - Present
Monsanto May 2009 - May 2013
Syngenta Seeds October 2007 - April 2009
Syngenta Crop Protection March 2003 - October 2007
Syngenta Crop Protection November 2000 - March 2003
Syngenta Crop Protection March 1997 - September 1998
Skills
Research, Customer Relations, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Corn, Seed, Training & Development, Agrochemicals, Agriculture, Agronomy, Employee Training, Market Development, Product Development, Sales Operations, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Chemistry
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1994 — 1996
Masters, MS in Agronomy
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's, AgBusiness Economics
Syngenta Seeds April 2013 - Present
Broadway Equipment Company July 2012 - March 2013
CHS, INC. June 2011 - December 2011
Land O' Lakes/Winfield Solutions September 2002 - June 2011
Land O' Lakes/Winfield Solutions (formally known as Agriliance) January 1993 - September 2002
Land O' Lakes/Winfield Solutions (formally known as Cenex/Land O' Lakes January 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Market Planning, New Business Development, Sales Management, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Agriculture, Team Building, Key Account Management, Marketing Communications, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, JD Edwards, Event Management, Event Planning, Sales Operations, Sales, Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Forecasting, Business Development, Project Planning, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Business Planning, Account Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Human Resources, Market Research, Product Development, Marketing, Teamwork
Education
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 2014 — 2017
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Anoka Ramsey Community College)Graduate of (St. Francis High School)
Business Management
Harris Moran Seed Company 2011 - Present
Harris Moran Seed Company 2011 - Present
HM-CLAUSE 2011 - Present
Zeraim Gedera 2006 - 2011
Harris Moran Seed Company 2003 - 2006
SYNGENTA SEEDS January 2000 - January 2003
ASGROW 1991 - 2000
Skills
Vegetables, Product Development, Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agrochemicals, Product Management, Sales, Crop Protection, Sales Management, Horticulture, Key Account Management, Marketing, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Biotechnology, Genetics, Photography, Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Office, Farms, Digital Photography, Business, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Customer Service, Irrigation, Team Management, Food Industry, Market Development, Forecasting, Problem Solving
Education
The Hebrew University 1976 — 1999
Bsc, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
The Hebrew University 1977 — 1980
BSc, AG SCIENCES
Agrivida, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Ligon Biotechnology Consulting Services March 2014 - Present
Bayer CropScience January 2010 - July 2014
North Carolina State University June 2005 - June 2014
North Carolina State University January 1997 - June 2014
NCSU College of Agriculture and Life Science Alumni and Friends Society May 2005 - March 2014
BASF CropDesign 2005 - 2009
Syngenta Seeds March 2002 - December 2004
Syngenta Seeds June 1987 - February 2002
Skills
Certified Lead Auditor, Regulatory Affairs, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Quality Management, Bioinformatics, Agriculture, Research, Team Leadership, Biochemistry, Genomics, Management, Science, Project Planning, Regulatory Submissions, Microscopy, Leadership, DNA, Protein Chemistry, PCR, Life Sciences
Education
SUNY/ESF and Syracuse University 1982 — 1986
Ph.D., Genes involved in symbiotic nitrogen fixation
North Carolina State University 1978 — 1981
M.S., Biological nitrogen fixation by Rhizobium
UNC Chapel Hill 1968 — 1972
B. A., Zoology
KWS Saat SE August 2014 - Present
Bayer CropScience June 2012 - August 2014
Syngenta July 2011 - May 2012
Syngenta Crop Protection September 2008 - June 2011
Syngenta Crop Protection January 2007 - August 2008
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2004 - December 2006
Syngenta Seeds January 1998 - April 2004
Novartis Seeds, Inc. September 1996 - December 1997
Ciba Seeds 1993 - 1996
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Management, Financial Management, Organizational Design, Change Management, Customer Centricity, 1 to 1 marketing, Segmentation, Touchpoint Strategy, Data Strategy, E-commerce, Sales Management, Customer Service, Agribusiness, ERP, Project Portfolio..., Business Process, Business Services, Organizational..., Strategic Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Go-to-market Strategy, Business Transformation, B2B, Process Improvement, One-to-one Marketing, CRM, Management, Strategy, Market Development, Project Management, Agriculture, Agrochemicals, Managerial Finance, Corn, Marketing, Crop Protection, Program Management, Agronomy, International Business, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Market Analysis, Analysis, Pricing, Sales
Education
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel 1984 — 1988
BS Equivalent, Agronomy
Gymnasium Sander-Tannen 1974 — 1981
High School
BASF November 2010 - Present
BASF July 2006 - November 2010
Syngenta Seeds January 2003 - July 2006
USDA-NRCS April 2002 - October 2002
Mycogen Seeds September 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Agriculture, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Genetics, Safety Management, Safety, Safety Management..., Corn, Agrochemicals, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Research, R&D, EHS, Farms, Crop, Sustainable Agriculture, Data Analysis, Science, Program Management, Bioinformatics, Soil Science, Lifesciences, Market Development, Experimental Design, Agricultural Research, Genomics, Plant Pathology, Statistics, DNA, Training, Horticulture, Molecular Genetics, Soybean, Laboratory, Biology, Entomology, Grain, Botany, Fertilizers, Life Sciences
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Environment, Safety, & Health
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 1999 — 2002
BS, Agronomy
Northcentral Technical College 2012 — 2013
Certficate, Safety Engineering, 4.0
Winfield Solutions May 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2007 - April 2011
Skills
Agronomy, Woodworking, Excavation, Agriculture, Corn, Sales Management, Sustainability
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2011
Masters of Science, Crop Science
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Horticulture and Crop Science
Tree Top, Inc. June 2015 - Present
ConAgra Foods September 2012 - June 2015
Syngenta Seeds June 2012 - September 2012
Lockheed Martin January 2012 - March 2012
Columbia Crest Winery August 2011 - December 2011
Hewlett-Packard September 2010 - June 2011
Hewlett-Packard October 2007 - September 2010
Skills
Excel, Access, MS Project, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML + CSS, SAP R/3, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office, ERP, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Databases, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Excel, Production Planning, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Analysis
Education
Oregon State University 2003 — 2007
BS, Business Administration
Purdue University July 2011 - Present
North Central High School August 2010 - May 2011
Purdue University--Clemens Lab September 2009 - May 2010
Syngenta Seeds May 2009 - August 2009
Purdue University January 2009 - May 2009
Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine May 2008 - August 2008
Bureau of Water Quality May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Protein Chemistry, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, Cell, Assay Development
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
BS, Biochemistry
Syngenta July 2013 - Present
SGS August 2011 - April 2013
SGS 2011 - 2013
Syngenta Seeds July 1997 - August 2011
Skills
Protein Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Laboratory, Biochemistry, Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Research, Lifesciences, HPLC, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Agriculture, Genetics, Crop Protection, Sustainable Agriculture, Corn, Agricultural Research, Science, Management, Life Sciences, Plant Breeding
Education
South Dakota State University 1981 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Ag Education
SDSU 1981 — 1987
Ag Education/Ag Mechanics, Animal Science Production/Soils/Equipment
Grelling Technology & Business Solutions 2006 - Present
SafeNet Consulting March 2011 - Present
ExceleraRx, Inc January 2013 - February 2015
Fairview Health Services November 2011 - December 2013
Syngenta Seeds 2010 - 2011
Boston Scientific 2005 - 2006
Guidant 1996 - 2005
3M June 1986 - November 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Healthcare Information..., Information Technology..., Information Security, Project Management, Change Management, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Management Consulting, Medical Devices, Business Analysis, FDA, Quality System, Process Simulation, Consulting, Six Sigma, Project Portfolio..., Product Development, Leadership, Management, VMWare, Microsoft SQL Server, Linux System..., Windows System..., R&D, Design Control, Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Start-ups, Biomedical Engineering, Testing, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Integration
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1999 — 2001
MBA, Strategy / Business Development
Purdue University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering Solid State Physics
University of Minnesota July 2015 - Present
PepsiCo August 2013 - Present
North Carolina State University 2008 - Present
Syngenta February 2012 - July 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2008 - January 2012
University of Florida 2007 - 2009
Syngenta Seeds May 2005 - June 2008
Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative 2005 - 2008
Odissea 2000 S.r.l. 1997 - 2004
Consultant 1998 - 2001
Skills
Plant Breeding, Genetics, Biotechnology, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Photography, Pottery, Woodworking, Cooking, Long Distance Running, Road Biking, Swimming, R&D, Gardening, Agriculture, Strategy, Sustainable Agriculture, Start-ups, Genomics, Horticulture, Experimental Design, Agronomy, Research, Life Sciences, Management, Science, Strategic Planning, Agribusiness
Education
North Carolina State University 2001 — 2005
MS, PhD, Plant Breeding
Universita' Statale degli Studi, Milano, Italy 1995 — 1998
B.S., Agriculture
North Carolina Youth Rugby November 2014 - Present
North Carolina Youth Rugby October 2013 - Present
Syngenta August 2012 - Present
Highlanders Rugby 2003 - Present
Syngenta July 2011 - August 2012
Syngenta July 2010 - June 2011
Syngenta Seeds September 2006 - June 2010
Syngenta Seeds 2004 - 2006
Syngenta Seeds 2003 - 2004
Syngenta Seeds 2002 - 2003
Skills
Agriculture, Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Science, GLP, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Product Development, Environmental Awareness, Research, Agronomy, Business Strategy, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, R&D, Soil, Change Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Regulatory Affairs, Microbiology, Toxicology, Laboratory, Organic Chemistry, LC-MS, Crop Protection, Genomics, Genetics, Agrochemicals, Biofuels, Life Sciences
Education
The University of Glasgow 1979 — 1983
B.Sc. Hons (1st class), Chemistry
Dalziel High School, Motherwell 1973 — 1978
Prudential Financial June 2014 - Present
Rasmussen College July 2013 - Present
Syngenta Seeds November 2011 - Present
MRCI August 2009 - December 2010
Canadian Pacific Railway June 2005 - September 2009
Skills
Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Warehousing, Forecasting, Negotiation, Training, Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Relations, CRM, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain
Education
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Business/Managerial Economics
Syngenta March 2013 - Present
Syngenta April 2011 - February 2013
Syngenta Seeds January 2011 - March 2011
Syngenta Seeds October 2005 - December 2010
Syngenta Seeds July 2000 - September 2005
Skills
Agronomy, Strategy, SAP, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Corn, Project Planning, Agriculture, Pricing, Supply Chain, CRM, Crop Protection, Budgets, Supply Chain Management, Fertilizers, Horticulture, Agrochemicals, Rural Marketing, Vegetables, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop, Farms, Grain, Value Chain Analysis, Market Development, Plant Protection, Seed Production, Rural Development, Fruit, Plant Breeding, Soybean, Organic Farming, Wheat, Biofuels, Plant Pathology, Plant Nutrition, Genetics, Agricultural Research, Genomics, Dairy
Education
Economical Professional School, Hungary
Foreign Trade
Szent István Egyetem
Economist in marketing profession
Syngenta Seeds December 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds May 2011 - December 2012
Syngenta Seeds February 2010 - April 2011
Syngenta Seeds June 2009 - February 2010
Grand Lodge on Peak 7 June 2007 - September 2008
Grand Lodge on Peak 7 May 2005 - June 2007
Regional Economic Studies Institute May 2002 - October 2003
Skills
Crop Protection, Data Analysis, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Licensing, Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Research, Biotechnology, Corn, Strategy, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Product Development, Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.), Applied Economics
The Johns Hopkins University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, Economics
Weather Analytics September 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds July 2004 - August 2012
EAPC Architects Engineers August 2011 - May 2012
KOHLs September 2011 - April 2012
Meridian Environmental Technology Inc August 2011 - December 2011
Aircraft Operations Center May 2011 - August 2011
Target 2007 - 2008
Skills
Meteorology, Python, Data Quality Control, GIS, Research, Statistics, QGIS, ArcGIS, Data Analysis, Wind, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Calculus, Remote Sensing, Matlab, Environmental Policy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Environmental Science, Team Leadership, Teamwork, transportation..., Programming, C++, Java, HTML, Linux
Education
Plymouth State University 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Applied Meteorology, 4.0
The University of North Dakota 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, 4.0
Helena Chemical Company July 2014 - Present
Gold Star FS August 2012 - July 2014
Crop Production Services July 2010 - January 2012
Syngenta Seeds March 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Crop, Research, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Genetics, Marketing, Precision Farming, Agriculture Sales, Horticulture, Business Planning, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
Parkland College 2005 — 2007
Agricultural Business and Management
Packaging Corporation of America April 2013 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2010 - April 2013
ConAgra Foods June 1998 - April 2008
Skills
Human Resources, Strategy, Employment Law, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Payroll, Recruiting, Change Management, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, PeopleSoft, Hiring, Mergers, Personnel Management, HR Policies, Strategic Planning, HR Transformation, Strategic HR
Education
San Jose State University 1997 — 2000
BA, Human Resources Management
Syngenta August 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds October 2011 - July 2014
Genencor, A Danisco Division October 2010 - October 2011
USDA-ARS August 2009 - October 2010
Genencor, A Danisco Division January 2005 - August 2009
Novozymes November 1997 - December 2004
Skills
Biotechnology, Chemistry, R&D, HPLC, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Purification, Molecular Biology, Chromatography, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, GMP, ELISA, Laboratory Automation, Biofuels, SDS-PAGE, Validation, Data Analysis, Technology Transfer
Education
North Carolina State University 1999 — 2004
Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Syngenta Seeds April 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds May 2012 - March 2014
Syngenta Seeds July 2011 - April 2012
Syngenta Seeds January 2008 - April 2012
Skills
SAP, Training, Management, Records Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Office, Information Security, HP TRIM, Office Management, Outlook, Administrative..., Budgets, ARM, Writing, Creative Problem Solving, Training Material, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Communication, FrontPage, Corel Draw, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Information Management
Education
College of St. Catherine 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Written Communication and Studio Art
Syngenta November 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds May 2010 - October 2011
Land O'Lakes November 2009 - May 2010
Land O'Lakes May 2009 - October 2009
St. Cloud Downtown Council January 2009 - May 2009
St. Cloud State University Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid September 2005 - May 2009
Skills
Media Relations, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Research, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Media, PowerPoint, Marketing, Copywriting, Event Management, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Agriculture, Communications Planning, Press Releases, Corporate Communications
Education
St. Cloud State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
Southern Cross University 2007 — 2007
Study Abroad Courses, Ecotourism
Vangsness Borther Farms May 2006 - Present
Advanced Services Inc. 2006 - Present
Forss Dairy Inc. August 2011 - April 2012
Welch Village November 2010 - April 2012
Syngenta Seeds July 2005 - August 2005
Education
South Central College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Applied Sciences, Agribusiness Service Technician
Syngenta July 2011 - August 2013
Syngenta Seeds November 2010 - July 2011
AgReliant Genetics LLC. December 2009 - January 2011
AgReliant Genetics LLC. April 2007 - November 2009
Adler Seeds May 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Marketing, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Software Documentation, Sales, Data Analysis, Analysis, SAP, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Agribusiness, Process Improvement, Account Management, Business Process, Cross-functional Team..., Human Resources, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Team Building
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 2007 — 2009
Masters, MBA
Nilfisk-Advance US June 2015 - Present
Enterprise Recovery Systems, Inc.® September 2014 - June 2015
Quanex Building Products Corporation, Engineered Components Divison April 2011 - May 2014
Baker Tilly 2014 - 2014
Salo LLC September 2010 - April 2011
Syngenta Seeds June 2010 - September 2010
Salo LLC February 2007 - June 2010
AC3 2006 - 2007
Ernst and Young 2004 - 2006
Deloitte 2003 - 2004
Skills
SOX, Excel, Profitability Analysis, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Agriculture, Accounting, External Audit, NAFTA, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Documentation, Internal Audit, Auditing, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, SEC reporting, Audit, Corporate Finance, Pricing, Customer Relations, Financial Accounting, Management Consulting, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Office, Cost Reduction, Hyperion Enterprise, Epicor, SharePoint, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC filings, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, sap, SAP, US GAAP, Variance Analysis, Business Process
Education
The University of South Dakota 1999 — 2002
BS and MPA, Business
Yulex Corporation March 2014 - May 2015
SGB Inc. October 2011 - March 2014
Syngenta Crop Protection June 2010 - September 2011
Syngenta Crop Protection January 2007 - May 2010
Dulcinea Farms, LLC November 2004 - December 2006
Syngenta Seeds January 2004 - October 2004
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2000 - December 2003
Novartis Crop Protection, Inc. February 1998 - May 2000
Monsanto January 1996 - October 1997
Asgrow Seed Company April 1993 - December 1995
Skills
Agribusiness, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Product Development, Agronomy, Biofuels, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Product Management, Biotechnology, Agrochemicals, Management, Corn, Sustainable Agriculture, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Seed Production, New Business Development, Start-ups, Segmentation, Horticulture, R&D, Strategy, Lifesciences, Genetics, Commercialization, International Business, Genomics, Plant Protection, Soybean, Business Strategy, Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Marketing Management, Science, Crop, Rural Marketing, Market Analysis, Vegetables, Grain, Value Chain Analysis, Technology Transfer, Farms, International Project..., Product Marketing, Product Launch, Life Sciences
Education
Purdue University 1989 — 1991
MS, Plant Genetics and Breeding
Texas Tech University 1983 — 1988
BS, Crop Science
GreenLeaf Genetics January 2013 - Present
GreenLeaf Genetics June 2009 - January 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2005 - June 2007
Syngenta August 1998 - June 2005
Syngenta Seeds June 1993 - August 1998
Skills
Agronomy, Agriculture, Corn, Agrochemicals, Market Development, Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Crop Protection, Genetics, Rural Marketing, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Farms, Grain, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
Purdue University 1989 — 1993
Ag Econ, Sales & Marketing, Economics
Wilbur-Ellis Company January 2015 - Present
Syngenta January 2013 - December 2014
Syngenta April 2008 - December 2012
Syngenta Seeds February 2007 - March 2008
Syngenta Crop Protection August 2004 - January 2007
Syngenta November 2000 - July 2004
Novartis September 1999 - October 2000
Novartis July 1997 - August 1999
Ciba October 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Marketing, Market Analysis, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, B2B, Agriculture, Segmentation, Market Development, Pricing Strategy, Biotechnology, Agribusiness, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Product Management, Product Marketing, Market Research, Product Launch, Business Strategy, Negotiation, Business Planning, Product Development, Management, Team Leadership, Strategy, Agronomy, Agrochemicals, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Crop Protection, R&D, Budgets, Key Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Market Planning, Sales, International Business, Forecasting, Go-to-market Strategy, Integrated Marketing
Education
Purdue University 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business Management
University of Idaho 1990 — 1994
Political Science, Politics, Agriculture
Syngenta Seeds July 2005 - Present
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1982 — 1986
BS, Agronomy
Monsanto Company May 2015 - Present
Monsanto Company September 2013 - May 2015
Monsanto Company March 2010 - September 2013
Monsanto Company February 2007 - March 2010
Monsanto Company October 2005 - February 2007
Syngenta Seeds February 2000 - October 2005
Monsanto Company February 1999 - February 2000
Monsanto Company February 1998 - February 1999
Skills
Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Corn, Agrochemicals, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Genetics, Genomics, Market Development, Rural Marketing, Crop, Plant Pathology, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Sustainable Agriculture, Life Sciences, Farms, Strategy
Education
Purdue University 1995 — 1997
MS, Agronomy
Purdue University 1991 — 1995
BS, Environmental/Soil Science
NetApp January 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds November 2011 - January 2012
Cisco Systems May 2007 - August 2011
Brio Systems LLC April 2005 - April 2007
Texas Instruments June 2004 - March 2005
State of North Carolina, Office of Rural Health May 2003 - May 2004
Alcatel Microelectronics October 2000 - December 2002
Tekelec October 1999 - September 2000
Nortel Networks September 1991 - September 1999
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Microsoft Project, Scrum, CRM, SDLC, Product Management, Program Management, Project Management, Enterprise Software, Linux, Team Leadership, Integration, Management, Software Development, MS Project, Product Development, Waterfall, Vendor Management, Start-ups
Education
George Washington University School of Business 2009 — 2011
Master’s Certificate in Project Management
North Carolina State University 1985 — 1991
Master's of Science, Computer Engineering
North Carolina State University 1985 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Syngenta Seeds 2014 - 2015
Syngenta Seeds 2007 - 2015
Syngenta Seeds 2005 - 2007
Novartis Seeds / Syngenta Seeds 1996 - 2005
Northrup King 1991 - 1996
Skills
Agribusiness, Agronomy, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Crop Protection, Plant Management, Organizational..., Production Planning, Factory, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Plant Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Management, SAP, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Budgets
Education
Purdue University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor’s Degree, Agricultural Economics
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery November 2014 - Present
Rock Valley College June 2014 - August 2014
The Best Western Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center January 2014 - August 2014
Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery November 2009 - August 2014
Old Chicago Restaurants May 2014 - June 2014
Abercrombie & Fitch October 2009 - June 2010
THE IRON SKILLET September 2008 - October 2009
Illinois School System January 2009 - May 2009
Monsanto February 2006 - August 2008
Syngenta Seeds June 1997 - October 2005
Skills
Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistics, Food, Diligent, Determination, Building Relationships, Customer Retention, Restaurant Management, Research, Microsoft Office, Honest, Highly responsible, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Management, Public Speaking, Multi Tasking, Memorization, Long Hours, Odd Jobs, Committment, Fiscally Responsible, Sales, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Long-term Customer..., Long Term Relationship..., Team Leadership, Event Planning, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Education
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2009
Probability and Statistics, Mathematics, Statistics
Northwest Iowa Ag June 2015 - Present
Wensman Seed January 2013 - May 2015
Syngenta June 2012 - January 2013
Syngenta Seeds October 2011 - January 2012
Syngenta May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Agriculture, Market Research, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Sales, Sustainable Agriculture, Biotechnology, Farms, Market Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Demand Forecasting, Customer Management, Precision Agriculture
Education
South Dakota State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Metabolon February 2014 - Present
Metabolon June 2012 - February 2014
Metabolon 2011 - 2011
RTI International 2010 - 2010
Syngenta Seeds 2010 - 2010
Education
North Carolina State University 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
North Carolina State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Microbial Biotechnology
North Carolina State University 2008 — 2011
Master of Functional Genomics
North Carolina State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SGS Agricultural Services March 2015 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection July 2013 - February 2015
Syngenta Seeds August 2009 - August 2013
Nu Skin Enterprises 2009 - 2011
Nunhems March 2004 - November 2008
John Deere Credit May 2001 - March 2004
eMerge Interactive February 2000 - May 2001
Helena Chemical Company June 1999 - February 2000
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc 1984 - 2000
Skills
Business Strategy, Negotiation, Sales Management, Arbitration, Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Branding & Identity, Mergers, Leadership, Start-ups, B2B, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Supply Chain, Marketing Management, Team Building, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Business Development, Sales, Agronomy, Market Development, Retail, Market Planning, Sales Operations, Logistics, Account Management, Executive Management, Budgets, Management, E-commerce, Market Analysis, Pricing, Forecasting, International Sales, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Market Research, Vegetables, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Strategy, P&L Management, Supply Chain Management, Crop Protection, Business Development
Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management 1990 — 1993
MBA, Business
The University of South Dakota 1979 — 1983
BS, Management and Marketing
Syngenta Seeds April 2011 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sales, Microsoft Word, SAP, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Logistics, Forecasting
Education
Rasmussen College 2014 — 2016
Business Management
Syngenta Seeds May 2012 - Present
University of Georgia January 2009 - August 2012
University of Georgia August 2006 - December 2008
Home of Dr. Charles Bracker September 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Horticulture, Molecular Biology, Molecular Genetics, PCR, Plant Breeding, Genomics, Genetics
Education
The University of Georgia 2009 — 2012
Ph.D., Horticulture with a focus on plant breeding, genetics, plant propagation
The University of Georgia 2006 — 2008
M.S., Horticulture
Purdue University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Horticulture
Steve Kropp Ins. & Fin. Svcs, Inc. - State Farm June 2003 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 1997 - June 2003
Skills
Renters, Insurance, Life Insurance, Workers Compensation, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing, Team Building, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Customer Service, Management, Disability Insurance
Education
South Dakota State University 1995 — 1997
B.S., Plant Science
Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC (Land O'Lakes) June 2014 - Present
Purina Animal Nutrition- Division of Land O'Lakes, Inc. September 2011 - Present
Land O'Lakes September 2009 - September 2011
Land O'Lakes June 2003 - September 2009
Syngenta Seeds May 2003 - July 2003
Sunrise Ag 2000 - 2002
University of Minnesota 1999 - 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Writing, Newsletters, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Project Management, Business Process..., Management, Change Management, Leadership, Training, Process Improvement, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Coaching, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Leadership Development, Supply Chain, Organizational..., Agribusiness, Strategic Planning, Sales, Marketing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Process, Time Management, Forecasting, Operations Management, Continuous Improvement, Budgets, Purchasing, Performance Management, Logistics, Six Sigma, Pricing, Product Development, Analysis, Program Management
Education
Northwestern College 2007 — 2009
Masters, Masters of Organizational Leadership
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1999 — 2003
B.S., Agricultural Education & International Agriculture
Jefferson High School 1997 — 1999
HS
Syngenta Seeds July 2011 - December 2014
Dow AgroScience April 2008 - July 2011
Monsanto January 2005 - March 2008
National Park Service January 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Lifesciences, PCR, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, Research, Science, Evolutionary Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Laboratory, Scientific Writing, Biotechnology
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1997 — 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
University of Alabama 1995 — 1997
Master of Science (MS), Marine Sciences
Texas A&M University at Galveston 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Biology
Stryker May 2015 - Present
Syngenta January 2014 - May 2015
Syngenta July 2013 - June 2014
Syngenta Seeds July 2012 - June 2013
Syngenta Crop Protection June 2011 - July 2012
Siemens May 2010 - August 2010
Navigant Consulting October 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Financial Analysis, Finance, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, SAP, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Business Planning, Business Development, Process Improvement
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Finance
University of Kansas 2002 — 2007
BS, Finance
CIMBA-Consortium Institute of Management and Business Analysis 2005 — 2005
Finance, Problem Solving
Monsanto April 2013 - Present
Monsanto September 2008 - April 2013
Syngenta Seeds March 2004 - September 2008
Skills
Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Corn, Soybean, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Research
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2004
Master of Science, Plant Pathology
Purdue University 1997 — 2001
TMG office services for ACGS a member of Alliance October 2013 - Present
A successful company February 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2013 - August 2013
Considering a New Adventure Opportunity July 2013 - July 2013
Seim February 2013 - May 2013
Thrifty White Drug February 2006 - January 2012
President Homes January 2005 - December 2005
Aerotek Employment April 2004 - September 2004
Insignia Systems July 2000 - December 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Quick Study, Typing, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Patience/Composure, Organization, Eye for Details, Accurate Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Teamwork
Education
Hennepin Community College 1999 — 1999
Certificate, Word Processing
Rasmussen College-Minnesota 1986 — 1987
Certificate, Administration
Cooper High School 1978 — 1981
Diploma, General Studies
Syngenta Seeds November 2012 - Present
Pennsylvania State University September 2007 - December 2011
Pennsylvania State University August 2010 - May 2011
Pennsylvania State University August 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Research, Qualitative Research, Statistics, Data Analysis, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Stata, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, University Teaching, Plant Physiology, Experimental Design, Scientific Writing, Ecology, Literature Reviews, Research Design, Science Education, Experimentation, College Teaching, Lecturing, Laboratory, Biology, Science
Education
Penn State University 2007 — 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ecology
Penn State University 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MS), Ecology
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Checkview Corporation July 2014 - Present
American Payroll Association August 2013 - Present
Checkview Corporation July 2013 - Present
AIR-serv August 2009 - July 2013
Uponor November 2007 - July 2009
Syngenta Seeds June 2007 - August 2007
SUPERVALU July 2000 - June 2007
The Musicland Group October 1997 - July 2000
Skills
Payroll, Benefits, Workers Compensation, Ceridian, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Human Resources, Open Enrollment, ADP Payroll, Time Management, Team Building, Pre-employment Testing, Ceridian Payroll System, Garnishments, Interpersonal Skill, Canadian Payroll, Union Payroll, Multi-state Payroll..., PeopleSoft, SuccessFactors, SumTotal, Learning Management..., HRIS, Benefits Administration, FMLA, Onboarding, Deferred Compensation, Union, Hiring
Education
Normandale Community College
Bunsiness Administration
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Fashion/ Business Administration
Zachry Industrial, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Newell Machinery Company November 2009 - June 2014
Syngenta Seeds January 2008 - August 2009
Raytheon Polar Services February 2007 - October 2007
Skills
EHS, Workplace Safety, Auditing, Human Resources, Management, Quality System, Industrial Safety, Supervisory Skills, Contract Management, Customer Service, Engineering
Education
St. Ambrose University
BSMT, Business Administration and Management, General
EDP Biotech Corporation June 2015 - Present
EDP Biotech Corporation February 2013 - June 2015
BioPet Vet Lab September 2011 - June 2015
BioPet Vet Lab June 2011 - September 2011
Advanced Animal Diagnostics August 2010 - May 2011
North Carolina State University August 2009 - May 2011
Syngenta Seeds August 2010 - December 2010
Metabolon June 2009 - August 2010
RTI International February 2010 - May 2010
Cirrus Pharmaceuticals July 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Microbiology, Management, New Business Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D, Start-ups, Direct Sales, Commercialization, Strategic Partnerships, GMP, Immunology, Online Advertising, Protein Chemistry, Genomics, Molecular Biology, HPLC, Drug Development, Assay Development, Technical Presentations, Start-up Ventures, SEM, Digital Marketing, Franchising, Entrepreneurship, Managing Distribution..., Distributors, SEO, Market Analysis, Pet Industry Marketing, Life Sciences
Education
North Carolina State University 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), BioSciences
North Carolina State University 2008 — 2011
MMB, Microbiology, Biotechnology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2006
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology
Beck's Hybrids 2007 - Present
Syngenta Seeds 2006 - 2007
Champaign Landmark 2004 - 2006
Mercer Landmark 2000 - 2004
Skills
Agronomy, Agriculture, Corn, Agribusiness, Sales, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Financial Analysis, Market Development, Agrochemicals, Farms
Education
The Ohio State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agri-Business, Crop Science
Syngenta February 2015 - Present
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. April 2011 - February 2015
Syngenta Seeds March 2009 - May 2011
Weyerhaeuser 2006 - 2008
Weyerhaeuser 2004 - 2006
Weyerhaeuser 2002 - 2004
Weyerhaeuser 2001 - 2002
Skills
Logistics, Occupational Health, Supply Chain, SAP, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Continuous Improvement, Environmental Awareness, Cross-functional Team..., Materials Management, Procurement, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Change Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Pacific Lutheran University 2003 — 2005
Business Administration and Management, General
Henderson Community College August 2008 - Present
KHSAA April 2005 - Present
Syngenta Seeds March 2001 - August 2008
Henderson County High School January 2000 - January 2005
Miracle Ear January 1990 - July 1997
Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Customer Service, Administrative..., Microsoft Word, Research, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Editing, Social Media, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Budgets
Education
Western Kentucky University 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Public Administration
Murray State University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Youth and Nonprofit Leadership
Northwestern Mutual September 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds May 2011 - August 2011
Syngenta Seeds May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Communication, Social Networking, Tenacious Work Ethic, Customer Service, Time Management, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Insurance, Coaching, Wealth Accumulation, Research, Spanish, Networking, Financial Analysis
Education
St. Ambrose University 2007 — 2011
Business Management/Marketing
Mid Prairie 2004 — 2007
Spotlight Youth Theater February 2012 - Present
The Corymb Group August 2001 - Present
WALLER GENETICS, INC. July 1997 - July 2001
Syngenta Seeds August 1991 - July 1997
Harris Moran Seed Company June 1979 - July 1991
Skills
BizTalk, Crystal Reports, Excel, ERP, Inventory Management, Axapta, Operations, Operations Management, Operating Systems, PowerPoint, Forecasting, SSRS, SSIS, Team Building, Visio, XML, SQL Server, Integration, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Database Management, Employee Management, Software Implementation, Software Requirements, Product Management, Detail Orientation, Team Management, Innovative Thinking, Supply Chain Management, Distribution Management, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain, Leadership, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Intelligence, Customer Service, Business Analysis, Management
Education
Nazareth College of Rochester 1976 — 1979
BS, Management; Math
IMRIS Inc August 2008 - September 2013
Manitoba Public Insurance February 2008 - August 2008
CHS Inc. July 2007 - November 2007
Nike April 2007 - July 2007
Syngenta Seeds July 2005 - April 2007
TruServ Canada January 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Navision, ERP, QAD, Axapta, Microsoft Dynamics, Business Analysis, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Business Development, Customer Service, IT Operations, Strategic Planning, SDLC, Software Development, Strategy, Business Process, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Project Management, IT Strategy
Education
Red River College
Associate's degree, Computer Science
Syngenta Seeds, Inc. January 2012 - June 2013
Syngenta Seeds 2005 - 2008
Sandoz 1979 - 1993
Zoecon Corporation 1979 - 1983
Skills
Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Licensing, Technology Transfer, Genetics
Education
San Jose State University 1975 — 1979
Hair Expressions Paul Mitchell Partner School August 2010 - July 2011
Sprint Nextel October 2007 - January 2010
HOC - Housing Opportunities Commission July 2007 - October 2007
Laura Masri October 2003 - May 2005
Bristol-Myers Squibb 2003 - 2004
Syngenta Seeds 2001 - 2003
Skills
Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Project Management
Education
Strayer University 2006 — 2008
Master's degree, MBA Finance
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's, Business Administration
Syngenta Seeds Marketing Programs ManagerSyngenta1989 - Present
Education
South Dakota State University 1983 — 1987
st jude medical 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds February 2008 - August 2008
Tennant Company December 2006 - June 2007
Boston Scientific Corporation June 1999 - November 2003
Boston Scientific Corporation March 1998 - June 1999
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Regis Corporation July 2014 - Present
Delta Air Lines July 2013 - June 2014
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage December 2011 - June 2013
Land O'Lakes May 2011 - December 2011
Syngenta Seeds April 2008 - May 2011
Associated Financial Group November 2006 - April 2008
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 2003 - 2007
Wells Fargo Financial 2000 - 2003
Skills
Finance, Process Improvement, Internal Audit, Testing, Analysis, Business Analysis, User Acceptance Testing, Requirements Gathering, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., Business Process, Access, Risk Management, Visio, Business Requirements, Project Management, Management
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice
Syngenta Seeds January 2009 - Present
NC State University June 2007 - December 2008
CSIRO August 2003 - May 2007
IPK Gatersleben September 2000 - June 2003
Southern Cross University January 1999 - July 2000
Skills
Genomics, Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Molecular Biology, Plant Breeding, Functional Genomics, Molecular Cloning, Bioinformatics, PCR, DNA sequencing, Agriculture, Sequencing, Biochemistry, Sequence Analysis, Computational Biology, DNA, Genotyping, Biotechnology, qPCR, Comparative Genomics
Education
Project Management Institute 2013 — 2013
Project Management Professional, Project Management
University of Sydney 1995 — 1999
PhD, Molecular Genetics
Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya 1992 — 1994
MSc, Microbiology
Loyola College, Chennai 1989 — 1992
BSc, Botany
Syngenta February 2011 - Present
Nana Co Consulting January 2003 - February 2011
Syngenta Seeds April 2005 - November 2010
DSM Pharmaceuticals January 2003 - February 2005
SAP America Inc. July 1999 - January 2003
St. Lawrence Cement 1998 - 1999
Skills
SAP R/3, SAP APO, SAP WM, SAP, Materials Management, Business Process Design, Manufacturing, SAP MM, SAP Implementation, SAP ERP, Business Analysis, Business Process, Change Management, ERP, Integration, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Quality Management, Warehouse Management
Education
Queen's University
Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering
Syngenta Seeds April 2010 - Present
Syngenta July 2007 - April 2010
Duke University November 2004 - July 2007
Skills
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Chemistry, Lifesciences, PCR, Genomics, Protein Purification, HPLC, ELISA, DNA, Protein Expression, Cell Culture, Western Blotting
Education
Texas A&M University 1999 — 2004
Ph.D., Biochemistry
William & Mary 1995 — 1999
B.S., Biology
Bravo Construction January 2012 - Present
Self employed March 2009 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Service, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Due Diligence, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Business Analysis, Access, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Microsoft Office, Change Management, Energy, Leadership, Account Management, Budgets, Business Development, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Management, New Business Development, Project Planning, Risk Management, Oil/Gas, Leases, Acquisitions, Pipelines, surface title, Title Searches, Energy Industry, Mineral Rights, Chain of Title, Title Opinions, Shale, Division Orders, Operating Agreements, BOLO, Land Administration, Abstracting, Easements, Enertia, A&D, Titles, Marcellus Shale
Education
North Dakota State University 1995 — 1999
BS
Syngenta Seeds November 2005 - Present
Syngenta Seeds August 1998 - November 2005
Aspect 1996 - 1998
UB Networks 1989 - 1996
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Project Planning, Finance, Variance Analysis, Managerial Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting
Education
San Jose State University 1984 — 1989
BA, Accounting
Gunderson HS
Dow AgroSciences July 2010 - Present
Dow AgroSciences 2010 - Present
Monsanto December 2000 - June 2010
Syngenta Seeds October 1991 - November 2000
NC State 1986 - 1991
Skills
Agronomy, Agriculture, Corn, Lifesciences, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Genetics, Plant Pathology, Plant Breeding, Genomics, Sustainable Agriculture, Vegetables, Farms, Agricultural Research, Molecular Genetics, Entomology, Crop, Plant Physiology, Experimental Design, Soybean, Horticulture, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Sequencing, Molecular Biology, DNA, Life Sciences
Education
North Carolina State University 1986 — 1991
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Crop Science
Iowa State University 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agronomy
Independent Seeds Professional April 2015 - Present
Syngenta October 2011 - March 2015
Syngenta Flowers/Goldsmith Seeds 2009 - November 2011
Syngenta Seeds 2001 - 2009
Orsetti Seed Company 1997 - 2001
Harris Moran Seed Company 1982 - 1997
Ferry-Morse Seed Company 1976 - 1982
Skills
Product Management, Seed Production, Plant Breeding, Vegetables, Agronomy, Program Management, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Quality Assurance, Biotechnology, Sustainable Agriculture, Genetics, Lifesciences, Horticulture, Organizational..., Life Sciences, Crop Protection, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
Stanford University
M.A., Biological Sciences
The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate Diploma, Plant Taxonomy
Oberlin College
B.A, Biology, Chemistry
Syngenta July 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds March 2009 - July 2011
Syngenta January 2008 - March 2009
syngenta-seeds November 2004 - June 2007
syngenta-seeds December 1998 - November 2004
Skills
Biotechnology, Seed Industry, Ethanol, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop Protection, Biofuels, Corn, Agronomy, Lifesciences, Genetics, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Regulatory Affairs, Sustainable Agriculture, Agricultural Research, Product Development, Rural Development, Agrochemicals, Soybean, Farms, Grain, Rural Marketing, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Vegetables, Dairy, Genomics, Product Marketing, Commercialization, Crop, Seed Production, Fruit, Value Chain Analysis, Biomass, R&D, International Trade, Commodity, Food Industry, International Business, Technology Transfer, Science, Management, Microbiology
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1990 — 1992
MBA, General Management
The Ohio State University 1978 — 1982
BS, Agricultural Economics
Syngenta December 2013 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2011 - December 2013
Syngenta January 2010 - June 2011
Syngenta 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Chemistry, Formulation, R&D, NMR, HPLC, Biotechnology, Chromatography, Statistics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Statistical Modeling, Spectroscopy, UV/Vis, Protein Chemistry, Chemical Formulation, Polymers, EPR, Biophysics, quantum chemistry, computational chemistry, Circular Dichroism, Physical Chemistry, R, JMP, Life Sciences, Science, Product Development, Data Analysis, Agriculture
Education
Purdue University 2012 — 2012
University of Florida 2002 — 2008
PhD, Biophysical Chemistry
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 2001 — 2002
MS, Computational Chemistry
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid 1997 — 2001
BS, Chemistry
Ramiro de Maeztu
Syngenta July 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 2004 - July 2011
Eden Biosciences January 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Agribusiness, Corn, Agriculture, Market Development, Agronomy, Vegetables, International Business, Agrochemicals, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Business Planning, Dairy, Rural Marketing, Grain, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Biotechnology, Marketing Management, Market Analysis, Farms, Horticulture, Segmentation, Cross-functional Team..., Sustainable Agriculture, Product Marketing, Product Development, Market Research, Fresh Produce, Sustainability
Education
The Ohio State University 1974 — 1978
BS, Agriculture
Sycamore High School 1971 — 1974
Koppert Biological Systems January 2014 - August 2014
Anthura B.V. April 2012 - March 2013
Syngenta Crop Protection December 2010 - March 2012
Syngenta January 2005 - December 2010
Syngenta Seeds August 2003 - December 2004
Dd International April 2000 - September 2001
Universidad San Francisco de Quito 2000 - 2000
International Potato Center (CIP) January 1995 - August 1998
Wageningen University 1997 - 1997
Skills
Crop Protection, Agronomy, Vegetables, Product Development, R&D, Horticulture, Agriculture, English, Spanish, Agrochemicals, Project Management, Plant Pathology, SharePoint, Market Development, Agribusiness, Genetics, Biotechnology, Plant Protection, Sustainability, Corn, Farms, Plant Breeding, Lifesciences, Genomics, Entomology, Science, Sustainable Development, Fruit, Program Management, Crop, Soybean, Corporate Social..., Seed Technology, Seed, Dutch, International Sales, Order Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Strategy, Life Sciences
Education
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University 2013 — 2013
"Essentials of Marketing", Workshop as part of the executive education program.
Wageningen Universiteit en Researchcentrum 1998 — 2000
Master of Science (MSc), Ecological Agriculture
NCOI OPLEIDINGSGROEP 2011 — 2011
Certificate, MARKETING, NIMA (Nederlands Instituut voor Marketing) A
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador 1990 — 1995
Licenciada en Ciencias Biologicas, BSc+ Biological Sciences, thesis on seeds physiology.
Syngenta July 2010 - Present
Syngenta May 2007 - March 2011
Syngenta Seeds January 1990 - September 2008
Syngenta Seeds June 1988 - December 1989
Skills
Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Plant Breeding, Business Strategy, Change Management, Corn, Biotechnology, Project Planning, Project Management, Genetics, Lifesciences, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Molecular Biology, R&D, Horticulture, Vegetables, Crop, Life Sciences
Education
Oregon State University 1985 — 1988
PhD, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1979 — 1980
Geology/Earth Science, General
Syngenta Seeds November 2007 - Present
US Army February 1986 - October 2007
Skills
Strategic Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Management, Logistics, Customer Service, Account Management, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Product Development, Team Building, Team Leadership, Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Transportation, Project Management, Negotiation, Sales, Budgets
Education
Southwest Minnesota State University 1983 — 1986
None, Mass Communications
Syngenta Seeds June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds October 2006 - June 2011
Monsanto May 1996 - October 2006
Skills
Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Molecular Biology, Product Development, Technology Transfer, Corn, Microbiology, Chemistry, R&D, Biochemistry, GLP, FDA, Life Sciences, Genetics, Agriculture
Education
Saint Louis University
Graduate, Master of Business Administration
University of Missouri-Columbia
Undergraduate, Biochemistry
Chemtool, Inc. March 2015 - June 2015
Tate & Lyle November 2013 - March 2015
H.D. Smith February 2013 - October 2013
Syngenta Seeds October 2012 - November 2012
Ace Hardware June 2010 - June 2012
Hart Schaffner Marx November 2008 - May 2010
PepsiCo, Inc October 2008 - November 2008
Tellabs, Inc. June 2006 - October 2008
Amphenol Fiber Optic Products - August 2005 - February 2006
MCI - Telecom July 1997 - July 2005
Skills
General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Fixed Assets, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Financial Statements, Pivot Tables, Journal Entries, Finance, GAAP, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, PeopleSoft, Accounts Receivable, SAP, Budgets, Accruals, US GAAP, Invoicing, Consolidation, SEC filings, Accounts Payable, Hyperion, Internal Controls
Education
Sam Houston State University 1985 — 1986
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
Thyssenkrupp Steel North America, Inc. February 2011 - August 2012
Sterling Engineering May 2009 - October 2010
D.A. Stuart May 2002 - November 2008
BP May 2000 - May 2002
Syngenta Seeds May 1998 - April 2000
Skills
Gas Chromatography, Wet Chemistry, HPLC, IR, Lubricants, Process Improvement
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1994 — 1997
BA, Plant Biology
Syngenta Seeds July 2010 - Present
Syngenta Seeds July 2006 - June 2010
Cornell University October 2001 - July 2006
Skills
Genetics, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Genomics, Agronomy, Agriculture, PCR, Science, Agribusiness, Crop Protection, DNA, Leadership, Molecular Genetics, Project Management, Molecular Breeding, People Management, Strategic Planning, Molecular Biology
Education
Oregon State University 1995 — 2001
Ph D., Crop Genetics and Breeding
Toll Company February 2015 - Present
Syngenta Seeds August 2010 - August 2013
Syngenta May 2010 - August 2010
St. Cloud Hospital March 2001 - March 2010
St. Cloud State University March 2008 - November 2008
Skills
Healthcare, First Aid, Customer Service, Research, ISO 9001, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Microsoft Office, OSHA 30-Hour, Behavior Based Safety, Occupational Health, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Environmental Awareness, HSE Management Systems, HSE auditing, Industrial Safety, Hazardous Waste..., Lean Manufacturing, CPR Certified, Safety Management..., Workers Compensation, Emergency Management, Employee Training, Program Development, Sustainability, Risk Assessment, Environmental Compliance, Management, Workplace Safety, Ergonomics, Hazardous Materials, EHS, Inspection, Industrial Hygiene
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2009 — 2010
Master, Environmental, Health & Safety
St. Cloud State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science
Syngenta March 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 2004 - February 2011
Education
The Ohio State University 1975 — 1978
BS, Agriculture/Business
Gilead Sciences January 2014 - Present
Gilead Sciences September 2010 - Present
Johnson & Johnson 2008 - September 2010
Ethicon 2005 - 2008
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman 2004 - 2005
Syngenta Seeds 2003 - 2004
Novartis / Torrey Mesa Research Institute 2000 - 2003
Skills
Intellectual Property
Education
Seattle University 2010 — 2013
J.D.
University of California, Davis 1991 — 1997
Ph.D.
Hays Companies January 2015 - Present
Valspar April 2014 - January 2015
Syngenta Seeds October 2012 - March 2014
Syngenta Seeds April 2012 - October 2012
Mason's Supply Company May 2011 - December 2011
Turnstone Environmental Consultants Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
Drynamics Fire and Water Restoration February 2009 - January 2010
Portland State University June 2008 - December 2008
Grummel Engineering LLC January 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Budgeting, Supervisory Skills, Government, Research, Customer Service, Residential Construction, Construction Management, Project Managment, Job Scheduling, Staff Scheduling, Budgets, Analysis, Construction, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Hydrology, Leadership, Management, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Program Management, Project Estimation, Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Schedules, Software Documentation, Soil, Sustainability, Team Building, Team Leadership, Water, Water Resources, AutoCAD, SAP, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Training, Process Improvement, Vendor Management
Education
Portland State University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering; Civil and Environmental Engineering
Portland Community College 2002 — 2004
Preliminary course work, Civil Engineering
Northwestern High School
Bayer CropScience February 2014 - Present
Bayer CropScience November 2010 - January 2014
BASF July 2003 - November 2010
Syngenta Seeds 1998 - 2003
North Carolina State University September 1997 - April 1998
Clemson University Edisto Research and Education Center 1989 - 1992
Skills
Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, Science, R&D, Laboratory, Agriculture, Molecular Genetics, qPCR, Microscopy, Molecular Cloning, Western Blotting, Research, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Affairs, Team Leadership, Licensing, Technological Innovation, Strategy, Technology Evaluation, Life Sciences
Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law 2009 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law, Magna Cum Laude
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1992 — 1997
PhD, Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1985 — 1988
MS, Life Sciences - Plant Physiology and Genetics
Warren Wilson College 1981 — 1985
BA, Biology, Environmental Studies
Metabolon January 2014 - Present
Metabolon, Inc. August 2010 - January 2014
Syngenta Seeds February 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Metabolomics, PCR, DNA, Biochemistry, Data Curation, Biotechnology
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
North Carolina State University
BS, Biology
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
High School Diploma
Syngenta March 2015 - July 2015
Syngenta Seeds April 2012 - February 2015
Syngenta Seeds July 2011 - March 2012
GreenLeaf Genetics May 2009 - June 2011
LEAD XXIX 2009 - 2011
Deloitte January 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Agriculture, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Agribusiness, Accounting, Internal Audit, Team Building, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Management, Financial Audits, Finance, Customer Service, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Auditing
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance
Syngenta October 2009 - Present
Syngenta Seeds 1992 - Present
Syngenta July 1992 - October 2009
Skills
Vegetables, Plant Breeding, Molecular Biology, Biofuels, Crop Protection, Business Strategy, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Agriculture, R&D, Agrochemicals, Corn, Crop, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Genetics, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
North Dakota State University 1982 — 1988
Master's degree, Plant Breeding & Genetics
RTI International Metals November 2014 - Present
UPMC Worksource January 2012 - November 2014
Geisigner Medical Center October 2010 - May 2011
PPL Susquehanna June 2008 - July 2009
Syngenta Seeds July 1997 - July 2002
Skills
HR Policies, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Community Outreach, Access, Workforce Planning, Temporary Placement, Management, Training, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Program Management, Skills: Word, Excel,...
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Art, Labor and Industrial Relations
Syngenta Seeds March 2011 - September 2011
Syngenta Seeds August 2008 - March 2011
Education
St. Olaf College 2004 — 2008
Bachlor of Arts, Biology and Biomedical Studies
Green Mountain College
Green Mountain College
Green Mountain College
Syngenta Seeds May 2007 - Present
Syngenta Seeds (Garst Seed Company) September 2004 - May 2007
Advanta USA (Garst Seed Company) September 1999 - September 2004
Advanta USA (Garst Seed Company) August 1997 - September 1999
Advanta USA (Garst Seed Company) July 1996 - August 1997
Garst Seed Company (ICI Seeds) June 1994 - August 1997
Garst Seed Company (ICI Seeds) July 1987 - July 1994
Skills
Corn, Breeding, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Genetics, Agribusiness, Pathology, Agriculture, Life Sciences, Market Development, Agrochemicals, Science, Lifesciences, Plant Breeding, Crop Protection, Ethanol, Biofuels, Commercialization, Genomics, Molecular Biology, New Business Development, R&D, Rural Marketing, Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Vegetables, Fruit, Sequencing, Technology Transfer, Market Analysis, Farms, Microbiology, Dairy, DNA, Plant Pathology, Crop, Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Experimental Design, Grain, Seed Production, Soybean
Education
North Carolina State University 1983 — 1986
PhD, Crop Science / Genetics/ Plant Pathology
Clemson University 1981 — 1983
MS Agronomy, Agronomy / Plant Pathology
The Citadel 1977 — 1981
BS Biology, Biology
Syngenta Crop Protection June 2010 - December 2011
Syngenta Seeds August 2008 - May 2010
Syngenta Crop Protection January 2005 - July 2008
syngenta Crop Protection January 2002 - December 2004
Syngenta November 2000 - December 2001
Syngenta Crop Protection January 1993 - October 2000
Skills
Supply Chain, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Mergers, Agribusiness, Production Planning, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Manufacturing, Outsourcing, Project Planning, SAP, Change Management
Education
Purdue University
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Wake Forest University - Babcock Graduate School of Management
Masters, Business Administration
Syngenta Seeds November 2011 - Present
Harris Moran Seed Co October 2004 - February 2011
Tarsis - Israel September 2002 - September 2004
Zeraim Gedera September 1994 - 2001
Skills
Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Business Development, Leadership, Customer Service, Pricing, Plant Genetics, Product Management, Management, Sales, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Team Building
Education
Tel Aviv University 2001 — 2002
Diploma, Executive Managemnet
University of Arizona 1978 — 1981
M.Sc., Hydrology and Soil Water Engineering
Hebrew University of Jerusalem - College of Earth Sciences
B.Sc., Physical Geography; Geology and Climatology
Sesaco April 2014 - Present
Sesaco April 2013 - April 2014
Tierra del Sol Organics July 2011 - April 2013
Syngenta Seeds 2010 - 2011
Pybas Vegetable Seed 2007 - 2010
Johnnys Selected Seeds 2005 - 2007
De Ruiter Seeds 2003 - 2005
Education
New Mexico State University 1993 — 2003
Ph. D. Agronomy, Plant Genetics and Breeding
Syngenta April 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds April 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Agronomy, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agrochemicals, Corn, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop, Vegetables, Genetics, Horticulture
Education
North Dakota State University
Plant Sciences
Syngenta Seeds August 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 2011 - July 2011
Syngenta Biotechnology January 2009 - December 2010
Syngenta Biotechnology December 2006 - December 2008
SMT, Inc. January 1995 - March 2001
Skills
Quality Systems, GMP, Quality Assurance, Financial Planning, Operations Management, Workflow Analysis, Budget Oversight, Budget Development, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Employee Management, Strategic Planning, Inventory Control, Account Management, Customer Acquisition, Customer Relations
Education
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology/Earth Science, General
University of Oklahoma
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
Syngenta Seeds
Skills
Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Vegetables, Genetics, Farms, Corn, Market Development
Education
Oregon State University
Caterpillar Inc. June 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds September 1980 - June 2011
Texas A&M University October 1969 - August 1980
Skills
Farms, Direct Marketing, Inventory Management, Agribusiness, Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Corn, Genetics, Trade Shows, Agrochemicals, Public Relations, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Strategic Planning, Sales, Management
Education
Texas A&M University 1969 — 1972
BS, Agronomy
Wharton County Junior College 1967 — 1969
transferred before finishing degree, Agriculture
King's Agriseeds Inc. October 2007 - Present
Syngenta Seeds May 2000 - June 2005
Hoffman Seeds Inc. October 1988 - May 2005
Education
Penn State University 1976 — 1980
Bachelor's degree, Agronomy and Crop Science
Red Lion High School 1972 — 1975
College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Bayer CropScience January 2012 - Present
Monsanto/Delta and Pine Line Company May 2004 - January 2012
Syngenta Seeds August 1998 - May 2004
Skills
Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Lifesciences, PCR, Agronomy, Market Development, R&D, Agribusiness, Project Management, Statistics, Agriculture, Molecular Biology, Science, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Research, Genomics, Microsoft Office, Genetics, Crop Protection, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Experimental Design, Microbiology
Education
North Carolina State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Agronomy and Crop Science
Saint Louis University August 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2009 - Present
Skills
Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Science, Microbiology, PCR, Biochemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Research, Chemistry, Laboratory, Western Blotting
Education
Saint Louis University 2011 — 2015
Biology
Land O Lakes October 2011 - Present
Winfield September 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds July 2007 - October 2011
Shipman Elevator Co. May 2000 - July 2007
Skills
Agribusiness, Agronomy, Product Development, Sales Management, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Business Strategy, Business Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Supply Chain, Performance Management, Customer Service, Fertilizers, Corn, Agriculture, agricultural Technology, Business Planning, Sales
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Agribusiness Economics
Southeastern Illinois College 1995 — 1997
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Commercial Wildlife Management
AgVantage FS May 2015 - Present
Cargill February 2013 - January 2015
Monsanto 2009 - January 2013
Crop Production Services October 2011 - March 2012
South Dakota State University October 2006 - June 2009
Syngenta Seeds September 2005 - October 2006
Skills
Agronomy, Corn, Soil Science, Soil Sampling, Science, Microsoft Office, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Agriculture, Crop, Soybean, Sustainable Agriculture, Field Mapping, Geographic Information..., Agricultural Research, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Management, Customer Service
Education
South Dakota State University 2007 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Plant Sciences - Precision Ag/Soil Science, 3.8
South Dakota State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geography and Geographic Information Sciences, 3.3
Johnson Farms January 2002 - Present
Syngenta January 2007 - March 2015
Syngenta Seeds March 1985 - December 2006
University of Missouri July 1982 - March 1985
Skills
Plant Breeding, Nematology, Agriculture, Horticulture, Genetics, Agribusiness, Farms, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Genomics, Soil Science, Corn, Research, PCR, Soybean, Crop Protection
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1976 — 1982
BS and MS, Plant and Soil Science