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
Amgen 2011 - Present
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies 2006 - November 2011
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies 2002 - 2006
University College London 1996 - 2002
Baylor College of Medicine March 1995 - September 1995
Syngenta Seeds March 1994 - September 1994
Skills
Protein Chemistry, DNA, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology
Education
University of London 1996 — 2000
PhD, Molecular Pathology
University of Bath 1992 — 1996
BSc, 1st class Honors, Biochemistry
Syngenta Seeds July 2010 - Present
Charitable Solicitation Solutions, Inc. 2012 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP May 2006 - July 2010
Ver-sa-til 1999 - 2001
Skills
Licensing, Corporate Law, Charities, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Corporate Governance, Legal Assistance, Patents, Litigation Support, Trials, Patent Prosecution, Nonprofits, Risk Management, Policy, Legal Issues
Education
Minnesota Paralegal Institute 2004 — 2005
Paralegal Certificate, Legal
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1982
Able Resource Group June 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds 1989 - 2011
Education
University of Idaho 1978 — 1982
BS, Agriculture Business
Wilbur-Ellis Company October 2014 - Present
Monsanto August 2013 - October 2014
Monsanto November 2011 - August 2013
Syngenta Seeds December 2006 - December 2011
Aurora Cooperative Elevator Company October 2005 - December 2006
Long Agronomics January 2005 - October 2005
Central States Agronomics May 1999 - August 2002
Skills
Agronomy, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Corn, Crop, Farms, Fertilizers, Irrigation, Market Development
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1997 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Agricultural Sciences
Monsanto, Corn States LLC September 2014 - Present
Monsanto June 2012 - September 2014
Syngenta Seeds January 2005 - January 2007
Becks Hybrids, Indiana January 2003 - January 2005
Golden Harvest Seeds / Syngenta 1999 - 2003
Skills
Marketing, Sales, Agribusiness, Crop Protection, Agriculture, Agronomy, Rural Marketing, Market Development, Marketing Strategy, Biotechnology, Market Analysis, Market Planning
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1992 — 1997
Agricultural Business and Management
NGC Group Inc October 2013 - Present
Metropolitian Community College June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2011 - December 2012
Kiewit Building Group June 2007 - November 2010
Bovis Lend Lease July 2002 - June 2007
Boston Market June 1996 - June 2002
Skills
Healthcare Information..., Construction, EHR, Process Scheduler, Preventive Maintenance, Planned Preventative..., IT Management, IT Operations, Hands-on Training, Technical Training, Project Coordination
Education
Metropolitian Community College 2011 — 2013
Associates Degree, Health Information Technology
University of Denver 1991 — 1995
BSBA, Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management
Creighton Preparatory School
Monsanto January 2014 - Present
Betaseed, Inc. January 2012 - January 2014
Syngenta Seeds March 2007 - January 2011
Western Sugar 2001 - 2005
Skills
Agronomy, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Sales Management, Grain, Corn, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Crop Protection, Biotechnology, Sales, Team Building, Negotiation, Agrochemicals, Market Development, Product Development
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1997 — 2001
Bachelors of Science, Ag Business
Smart Controller, llc April 2012 - Present
Johnson Controls October 2011 - April 2012
Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. January 2009 - October 2011
Novak-Fleck, Inc December 1998 - December 2008
Syngenta Seeds January 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Financial Modeling, Business Strategy, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Managerial Finance, Budgets, Hyperion Enterprise, QuickBooks, QuickBooks ProAdvosor, Oracle, New Venture Management, Hyperion, Timberline, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Word, Financial Management, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Internal Controls, Business Plan..., Annual Operating Plan..., Systems Implementation, Data Management, Data Mining, Driving Cost Savings, Cost Accounting, Inventory, Banking Relationships, Insurance Management, Project Management, Audit Preparation, Job Costing, Supervising, Management, Teaching, Coaching, Mentoring, Maximo, Maxwell Systems, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Leadership, Financial Accounting, Accounting, SAP, Training, Variance Analysis
Education
University of St. Thomas 1997 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), New Venture Management
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1988 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Athleta August 2013 - Present
This Grand Adventure June 2013 - Present
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority August 2012 - Present
Center for Nonprofit Success June 2013 - August 2013
Gap Inc./Banana Republic February 2010 - May 2013
Young Professionals Connection December 2011 - December 2012
Syngenta Seeds August 2008 - February 2010
Gap Inc./Banana Republic June 2008 - February 2010
International Centre for Migration, Health and Development January 2008 - June 2008
International Centre for Migration, Health and Development (ICMHD) August 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Business Acumen, Administration, Writing, Conflict Management, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Managing Employees, Styling, Retail Management, Research, Event Planning, Social Media, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Excel, Human Resources, Public Relations, Management, Nonprofits, Event Management, Team Building, Problem Solving, Retail Sales, System Administration, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Retail, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Project Planning, Sales, Marketing, Facebook, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Idaho 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Art, Economics, International Relations
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
Universidad de Buenos Aires January 2012 - February 2012
Monsanto May 2009 - August 2009
Monsanto May 2008 - August 2008
Syngenta Seeds May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Self Driven, Fast Learner, Results Focused, Agribusiness, Research, Agriculture, Public Speaking, Dairy, Science
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2015
PhD, Crop Physiology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2012
MS, Crop Physiology
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 2005 — 2010
BS, Crop and Soil Sciences
Syngenta seeds January 2015 - Present
Syngenta Seeds April 2013 - Present
Syngenta Seeds December 2012 - April 2013
Indeed.com September 2012 - December 2012
Comcast cable July 2009 - September 2012
Comcast Cable March 2012 - August 2012
Anritsu April 2007 - January 2009
Bank of America December 2004 - January 2006
Skills
Conducting Interviews, Training & Development, Payroll, Scheduling, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Coaching Staff, Expense Reports, Risk Management, Sales Management, Account Management, Microsoft Office 2007, Typing, Public Speaking, Employee Training, Call Center, Cold Calling, Customer Retention, Supervising, Order Fulfillment, Coaching, Staff Development, CRM, Call Centers, Customer Satisfaction, Direct Sales, Leadership, Management, Outlook, Process Scheduler, Sales, Salesforce.com, Technical Support, Time Management, Training, Customer Experience, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2015
Masters of Management, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing, 3.1
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
Associates, Business, 3.1
Convey December 2014 - Present
Cargill November 2013 - July 2014
Land O'Lakes, Inc. May 2013 - September 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2012 - March 2013
World Financial Group (WFG) February 2012 - March 2013
Epicor Software Corp January 2011 - June 2012
U.S. Census Bureau -- Census Coverage Management May 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Critical Thinking, Salesforce.com, SaaS, Teamwork, CRM, Business Development, Sales Operations, SAP, Data Analysis, SharePoint, Business Intelligence, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Team Building, Process Improvement, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Organization, B2B software
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics
DuPont-Pioneer April 2014 - Present
GHoyos CS July 2009 - Present
Envirologix March 2006 - August 2013
Syngenta Seeds 1995 - 2006
Soil and Plant Laboratory de Colombia 1992 - 1994
Seed Science Center-Iowa State University 1991 - 1992
University of Minnesota 1983 - 1990
CIAT-International Center for Tropical Agriculture 1983 - 1983
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1990
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1983 — 1986
Master of Science (MS), Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Palmira 1976 — 1982
Agronomits/ Engineer, Agronomy
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
MEGGLE USA Inc. June 2013 - Present
Agri-Mark, Inc. October 2007 - March 2013
Jake's City Grille / EPIC August 2004 - September 2007
Chaseburg Manufacturing Inc. September 1998 - August 2004
Grainger July 1999 - December 1999
Syngenta Seeds September 1995 - September 1998
Ciatti's Italian Restaurant 1992 - 1995
Skills
Business, Customer Service, Events, Hospitality, Key Account Management, Microsoft Office, Marketing Research, Negotiation, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Office Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Quality Management, Transportation, Creative Writing, International Sales, International Relations, Logistics Management, Customs Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales Management, Event Management, International Banking..., Regulatory Documentation, International Business, Freight Forwarding, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1995 — 2002
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Applied Business, Graduate
Waukesha County Technical College 1993 — 1995
A.A.S., International Trade, Graduated
Viroqua High School
Syngenta Crop Protection July 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds September 2009 - June 2011
Syngenta Seeds March 2008 - August 2009
Syngenta Seeds, Inc January 2007 - March 2008
Autotransilvania SRL - Romania February 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Agribusiness, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Business Strategy, Data Analysis, Finance, Financial Modeling, Management, Market Analysis, Molecular Biology, Project Management, Project Planning, Sales, Strategy, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2012
MS, Applied Economics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Ag-Food Business Management
Hamline University August 2008 - Present
Syngenta Seeds May 1985 - August 2008
Skills
Higher Education, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Research, Public Speaking, Investments, Nonprofits, Student Affairs, Grant Writing, Public Policy, Leadership Development, Leadership, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1969 — 1982
BS, MS, Ph.D., Finance and Agricultural Economics
Syngenta Seeds May 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds, Inc May 2011 - May 2012
Michael Phernetton Painting LLC June 2005 - May 2011
Great Lakes Worm Watch September 2009 - January 2010
Hartley Nature Center May 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Corn
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science
Truncellito Associates, LLC December 2006 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 2004 - December 2006
Syngenta Crop Protection January 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teaching, Budgets, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Negotiation
Education
University of Delaware 1974 — 1978
Chemical Engineering
Syngenta Lawn & Garden 2013 - Present
Syngenta Lawn & Garden 2010 - 2013
Syngenta Seeds 2005 - 2010
Tagawa Greenhouses, Inc 2000 - 2005
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Agribusiness, Logistics, Agriculture, Horticulture, Product Development, Production Planning, Crop Protection, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Agronomy, Business Development
Education
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School 2009 — 2011
Supply Chain Management
University of Florida 1995 — 1998
MS, Horticulture
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
Glenn's Natural Honey June 2008 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 1985 - February 2015
Skills
Agriculture, Science, Breeding, Agronomy, Genetics, Vegetables, Entomology, Plant Breeding, Corn, Agribusiness, Statistics, R&D, Crop Protection, Crop, Horticulture, Genomics, Farms, Plant Pathology, Sustainable Agriculture, Molecular Genetics, Seed Production, Quantitative Genetics, Soybean, DNA, Experimental Design, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Grain, Agrochemicals, Lifesciences, Functional Genomics, Life Sciences
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1981 — 1985
Ph.D., Breeding and Genetics
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Syngenta August 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds November 2012 - Present
Syngenta Biotechnology Inc. August 2010 - November 2012
Syngenta Seeds April 2006 - August 2010
Pioneer Hi-Bred International January 2000 - April 2006
Pioneer Hi-Bred International January 1995 - December 1999
Skills
Agriculture, Genomics, Genetics, Sequencing, Lifesciences, Agribusiness, Protein Chemistry, Plant Breeding, Data Analysis, Agronomy, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, R&D, Proteomics, Protein Purification, Experimental Design, Project Management, Product Development, Bioinformatics, Corn, Cell Biology, Science, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, Biofuels, DNA, Plant Pathology, PCR, DNA sequencing, Life Sciences
Education
University of Delaware 1991 — 1994
Postdoc, Physiology, agronomy and biochemistry
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1991
PhD, Physiology, agronomy and biochemistry
University of Missouri-Columbia 1982 — 1986
BSc and MSc, Physiology, agronomy and biochemistry
Irving Crown High School 1976 — 1980
Healthpartners February 2009 - Present
GCWCC September 2012 - December 2012
Canadian Blood Services 2007 - 2009
Syngenta Seeds 2006 - 2007
Skills
Event Management, Leadership, Community Development, Public Speaking, Training, Management, Research, Budgets, Recruiting, Customer Service, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Community Engagement, Stewardship, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Volunteer Management, Organizational..., Policy, Program Management, Annual Giving, Charities, Philanthropy, Government, Non-profits, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Leadership Development, Interviews, Administration, Program Evaluation, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, PowerPoint, Project Management, Analysis, Program Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Nonprofits
Education
University of Manitoba
Syngenta Seeds December 2007 - Present
Skills
Plant Breeding, Genetics, Data Analysis, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Databases, Agribusiness, Statistics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, PCR, Agriculture, Genomics, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, SAP, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Biochemistry, Agronomy, Science, Lifesciences, Research, Plant Physiology
Education
Wageningen Universiteit en Researchcentrum / Wageningen University 2005 — 2007
Master of Science (MSc), Plant Sciences
UC Davis 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Plant Sciences
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
Thomson Reuters December 2012 - Present
Thomson Reuters May 2011 - December 2012
MDS Staffing September 2009 - June 2011
Syngenta Seeds September 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Servers, Recruiting, Time Management, Training, Sales, Team Leadership, Unix, SAN, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, System Administration, NAS, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Microsoft Office, Management, Bash, Oracle Enterprise Linux, ITIL Certified, BASH Scripting, AIX 5.x, Oracle 11g Database, Business Intelligence, Sales Management, NAS Storage, VM Server, HP Service Manager, NetApp Filers, OS Virtualization, Python, Solaris, Incident Management, Change Management, Cross-functional..., Cross-functional Team...
Education
Dakota County Technical College 2009 — 2012
AS, Information Systems Managment
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2002
B.A., Liberal Arts
Lakeville Senior High School 1995 — 1998
HSD, General Education
Monsanto Company November 2014 - Present
The Climate Corporation October 2011 - Present
Destron Fearing December 2009 - July 2011
Seneca Foods Corporation January 2007 - November 2009
Syngenta Seeds May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Sales, Product Development, Customer Service, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Pricing, Recruiting, Retail, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows, Training, Account Management, Sales Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2006
BS, Agriculture Industries and Marketing
Syngenta June 2012 - Present
Syngenta March 2011 - June 2012
Syngenta Seeds August 2008 - March 2011
Syngenta Seeds August 2001 - August 2008
Monsanto 1998 - 2001
Skills
Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Genetics, Vegetables, Corn, Horticulture, Supply Chain, Seed Production, Crop, Dairy, Sustainable Agriculture, Product Development, Grain, Agribusiness
Education
University of Guelph 1977 — 1981
B. Sc Agr., Agricultural Mechanization
Syngenta Seeds December 2009 - Present
The Mosaic Company June 2009 - October 2009
Tennant Company August 2005 - December 2008
HB Fuller 2001 - 2005
HB Fuller 2000 - 2001
International Home Foods, Inc 1999 - 2000
Ergodyne 1994 - 1999
Nabisco 1986 - 1994
Skills
Financial Analysis, ERP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Accounting, Budgets, Six Sigma, Analysis, Management, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Executive Management, Leadership, Strategic Financial..., Supply Chain, Internal Audit, Strategy, Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, SAP, Team Building, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Accounting
Syngenta August 2013 - Present
Syngenta May 2011 - July 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2010 - September 2011
Ag-West Bio Inc. November 2006 - June 2010
Ag-West Bio January 2009 - September 2009
Ag-West Bio Inc October 2006 - May 2007
BASF Canada October 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Biotechnology, Agriculture, Lifesciences, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Affairs, Commercialization, Corn, Market Development, Product Development, Agronomy, Plant Breeding, R&D, Science, Strategy, Crop, Genetics, Agrochemicals, Sustainable Agriculture, Research, Patents, New Business Development, Intellectual Property, Genomics, Plant Pathology, Policy, Lobbying, Molecular Biology, Biofuels, Strategic Partnerships, Organic Chemistry, Business Communications, Advocacy, Team Management, Business Development, Technology Transfer, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Plant Physiology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Bioinformatics, Soybean, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Cross-functional..., Marketing
Education
University of Saskatchewan 2003 — 2006
M.Sc., Biotechnology, Genetics, Plant Sci, Microbiology, toxicology
University of Saskatchewan 2003 — 2006
Masters of Science, Plant molecular Biology and Pathology, A+
College of Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture; Plant Sciences; Biotechnology, Honors
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
Middle Tennessee State University August 2015 - Present
Stones River National Battlefield June 2014 - November 2014
AEI Consultants May 2011 - June 2014
Syngenta Seeds November 2010 - May 2011
UC Davis February 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Environmental Consulting, Environmental Impact..., Environmental Awareness, Botany, Phase I, Environmental Science, Microsoft Excel, Plant Identification, Soil, Microsoft Word, Microscopy, Technical Writing, Horticulture, Gardening, GIS, Groundwater, Customer Service, Public Speaking
Education
UC Davis 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Plant Sciences
Elmarco July 2015 - Present
Expression Analysis March 2014 - Present
Beckman Coulter May 2011 - March 2014
Syngenta Seeds August 2008 - May 2011
Skills
ELISA, GLP, Laboratory Automation, DNA sequencing, Cell Culture, PCR, Immunology, Pre-sales, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Genomics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Sequencing, Troubleshooting, qPCR, Assay Development, Laboratory, Technical Support, LIMS, Process Improvement, Sop, Protein Chemistry, DNA, Validation, Hardware Diagnostics, Life Sciences, DNA Sequencing
Education
University of Central Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Micro and Molecular Biology
Syngenta December 2012 - Present
Syngenta June 2011 - December 2012
Syngenta Seeds January 2011 - June 2011
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2010 - January 2011
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2009 - May 2010
Skills
SAP ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Cross-cultural Teams, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Market Intelligence, Supplier Relationship..., Production Planning, C-TPAT, Time Management, Organization, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Business Strategy, Design Strategy, Program Facilitation, Project Management, Program Management, Purchasing, Management, Manufacturing, Analysis, Supply Chain..., SAP, Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Procurement
Education
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
Master, Business Administration
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Human Resources
Syngenta January 2013 - Present
Syngenta 2004 - 2012
Syngenta Seeds 2004 - 2006
Syngenta Seeds 2000 - 2004
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1979
Ph.D., Plant Breeding, Statistics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1975 — 1977
M.S., Plant Breeding
University of Delaware 1971 — 1975
B.S., Plant Science
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
Innovation Seed, Inc July 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds April 2012 - July 2014
Syngenta Seeds October 2009 - April 2012
Monsanto May 2000 - June 2007
Skills
Agronomy, Seed Production, Farms, Corn, Crop, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Genetics, Biotechnology, Market Development, Grain, Soil, Sales, SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Safety, Management, Coaching, soybeans, crop science, Precision Agriculture, Parent Seed, Recruiting, Business Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Plannning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agronomy and Crop Science
Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation October 2014 - December 2014
Syngenta Seeds April 2014 - October 2014
Syngenta Seeds May 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Environmental Science, Problem Solving, Observant, Dependable Team Player, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Following Instructions, Scuba Diving, Research, Environmental Awareness, Detail Oriented, Critical Thinking, Environmental Issues
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science and Geological Science
Northfield High School 2005 — 2009
Diploma
AgReliant Genetics, LLC May 2014 - Present
University of Nebraska Lincoln CASNR December 2012 - May 2014
Dow AgroSciences May 2013 - August 2013
Scheels February 2011 - December 2012
Syngenta Seeds May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Sales, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Product Marketing, Leadership, Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Marketing
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2010 — 2014
Agribusiness, Senior
Syngenta Seeds July 2011 - Present
BASF August 2008 - July 2011
Soygenetics July 1999 - April 2008
AgReliant Genetics LLC. June 1993 - August 1999
Skills
Agribusiness, Crop Protection, Strategic Planning, Vegetables, Soybean, Crop, Horticulture, Fertilizers, Seed Production, Farms, Fruit, Rural Marketing, Sustainable Agriculture, Value Chain Analysis, Agriculture, Market Development, Agronomy
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Economics
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
Rally Appraisal LLC May 2013 - Present
AEGON USA Realty Advisors January 2012 - August 2012
Syngenta Seeds 2006 - 2011
Skills
Outlook, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Finance, Financial Modeling, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Portfolio Management
Education
University of Northern Iowa 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Finance and Real Estate
Co-Integrity Enterprises LLC July 2006 - Present
University of Wisconsin-River Falls September 2007 - Present
Syngenta Seeds September 2009 - November 2011
Agriliance March 2001 - July 2006
Novartis / Syngenta September 1993 - March 2001
Ciba-Geigy December 1989 - September 1993
Skills
Management, Agriculture, R&D, GLP, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Quality Assurance, Statistics, Training, License Compliance -..., Expert Witness, Professor
Education
University of Kentucky 1986 — 1989
PhD, Plant Science and Environment
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1983 — 1985
MS, Weed Science and Plant Fertility
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1980 — 1983
BS, Agronomy/Soil Science/Weed Control
St. Jude Medical July 2015 - Present
Thomson Reuters December 2013 - May 2015
Syngenta Seeds June 2012 - November 2013
Thomson Reuters September 2011 - June 2012
Delta Air Lines January 2011 - August 2011
Thomson Reuters October 2005 - December 2010
MoneyGram February 2001 - July 2005
HealthPartners August 1998 - February 2001
Skills
Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Agile Modeling, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Business Strategy, Leadership, Problem Solving, Strategic Planning, Management, E-commerce, Project Management, Product Management, Web Services, IT Service Management, Program Management, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, SDLC, Process Improvement, Consulting
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1991 — 1996
MBA, Business
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1984
MS, Aerospace Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1980
BS, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
Medtronic June 2015 - Present
Medtronic September 2013 - June 2015
Cargill May 2011 - September 2013
Medtronic December 2009 - February 2011
Medtronic April 2007 - December 2009
Syngenta Seeds May 2005 - March 2007
Skills
SSRS, Security, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, SAP R/3, SAP Implementation, ITIL, SAP ERP, SAP, SAP BW, Change Management, Business Objects, Business Intelligence, Business Process, ERP, Integration, SAP Basis, SharePoint, ECC, SAP Portal
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2003
Public Relations
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
Graphic Design Graphic DesignerMeet Minneapolis2011 - 2011
Farm Boy Brand October 2009 - January 2010
Syngenta Seeds March 2006 - October 2008
Gage & Gage Inc. May 1999 - December 2005
Skills
Logo Design, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, InDesign
Education
Brainco 2006 — 2008
Graphic Design
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1989 — 1995
B.F.A., Dance
AgriBank, FCB Vice PresidentAgriBank, FCB2010 - 2011
Syngenta Seeds September 2007 - April 2010
Agriliance 2000 - 2007
Terra Industries 1983 - 1999
Skills
Human Resources, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Organizational..., Leadership, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Budgets, Marketing, Leadership Development, Change Management, Recruiting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Concur June 2015 - Present
Concur February 2014 - May 2015
Syngenta Seeds September 2012 - February 2014
Syngenta Seeds September 2011 - September 2012
Syngenta Seeds January 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Project Management, User Acceptance Testing, Integration, SAP, Process Improvement, Visio, ERP, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Analysis, Account Management, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Outsourcing, Business Analysis, Change Management, Management, Procurement, Training, Product Development, Vendor Management, SAP BW, Microsoft Office, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Business..., SAP ERP, SAP R/3, SAP Implementation, Training Delivery
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Syngenta Seed September 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds 2009 - 2012
Fort Dodge Animal Health 2006 - 2008
Advance Services, Inc. 2006 - 2006
Syngenta Seeds (Formerly Novartis, Northrup King) 1996 - 2005
Northrup King Seed 1994 - 1996
Northrup King Seed 1985 - 1994
Skills
Microsoft Office
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Natural Resources - Soil Conservation
Syngenta Crop Protection Inc August 2015 - Present
Syngenta Seeds April 2011 - August 2015
Syngenta Seeds April 2011 - August 2015
Skills
Agriculture, Plant Breeding, Crop Protection, Weed Control, Entomology
Education
University of Idaho 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Horticulture and Crop Science
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
ConAgra Foods June 2013 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 2010 - August 2012
Potandon Produce L.L.C. May 2011 - August 2011
Syngenta Seeds December 2009 - January 2011
Books4less April 2008 - December 2009
Arc Venture November 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, Outlook, Access, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Social Media, Research, Accounting, Data Entry, Team Leadership, Human Resources, Time Management, Training, Sales, Recruiting, Management, Market Research, Event Planning, Leadership, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Analysis, Employee Relations
Education
University of Idaho 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
University of Idaho 2011 — 2013
Bachelor Business Administration, Human Resources emphasis, Spanish and Psychology
Syngenta Seeds February 2013 - Present
Syngenta Seeds November 2011 - February 2013
Land O'Lakes, Inc. April 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Project Management, SD, EDI, XML, Customer Experience, System Architecture, Vendor Management Skills, Global Delivery, Experienced Business..., Order to Cash, Customer Service, Master Data Management, SAP, JD Edwards, Standards Development, Project Finance, Cross Functional Team..., Change Management, Business Process..., Business Process Design, SAP PI, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, Integrated Project..., B2B, Incident Management, Incident Analysis, Service Delivery, Business Process, ERP, Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Business Analysis, IT Strategy, SAP R/3
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree, Applied Economics and Finance
AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings February 2015 - Present
AkzoNobel January 2014 - Present
AkzoNobel June 2013 - December 2013
AkzoNobel August 2012 - May 2013
Syngenta Seeds February 2012 - April 2012
mHealth Ventures India Pvt Ltd May 2011 - August 2011
P.I. Works March 2011 - April 2011
General Electric Industrial February 2009 - April 2010
General Electric Industrial January 2007 - January 2009
General Electric Industrial July 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Marketing, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Six Sigma, International Business, Supply Chain..., Leadership Development, Lean Initiatives, Business Analytics
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2010 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration
Visvesvaraya Technological University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Engineering
Syngenta September 2015 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC January 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds July 2012 - December 2013
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2011 - May 2012
Syngenta Crop Protection July 2010 - May 2011
Forsyth Technical Community College August 2009 - May 2010
University of Florida, Behavior Analysis Services Program September 2006 - July 2008
Barry County Juvenile Drug Court May 2005 - April 2006
Florida Museum of Natural History June 2002 - April 2004
United Artist Theatres at the Falls/ Regal Cinema July 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Planning, Project Management, Project Planning, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Collaboration, Training, Purchasing, SAP, Analysis, Applied Behavior..., Research, Management, Public Speaking, Process Improvement
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration, Post-Bacc in Supply Chain Management
Western Michigan University 2004 — 2006
Master of Arts, Behavior Analysis, 4.0 GPA
University of Florida 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Summa cum Laude
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
Syngenta Seeds January 2013 - Present
Olsten Staffing 2012 - 2013
Greensboro News & record November 2007 - September 2011
High Point Housing Authority February 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Social Networking, Drupal, CSS, HTML, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Web Design, WordPress, Advertising, CMS, InDesign
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1998 — 2003
Carlson Wagonlit Travel April 2015 - Present
Carlson Wagonlit Travel January 2013 - April 2015
Carlson Wagonlit Travel September 2011 - January 2013
Wells Fargo September 2010 - August 2011
Syngenta Seeds February 2010 - September 2010
Dominium Management Services January 2009 - March 2010
Vision-Ease Lens June 2005 - July 2008
Sister Rosalind Gefre Schools and Clinics of Massage February 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Market Research, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Access, Analysis, Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Strategy, Budgets, Business Strategy, Management, Problem Solving
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2008 — 2011
MBA, Business Analytics
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2004
BSB, Marketing and Communication Studies
BonnaVilla December 2014 - Present
Northwestern Mutual December 2010 - December 2014
Syngenta Seeds November 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Sales, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Finance
Lake Riley Improvement Association (LRIA) 2007 - Present
American Red Cross Twin Cities Chapter June 2004 - Present
Syngenta Seeds May 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Media Relations, Crisis Communications
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2003 — 2006
Masters, Business Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Music
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
MFA, Music - Vocal Performance
Syngenta Seeds June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2008 - June 2011
Syngenta Crop Protection May 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Crop Protection, Agronomy, Agribusiness, Pest Control, Market Development, Product Development, Market Analysis, Corn, Agriculture, Agrochemicals, Sales Management, Rural Marketing, Grain, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Seed, Sales & Marketing...
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agronomy and Crop Science
Connexions Loyalty October 2014 - Present
Univita Health Inc October 2013 - August 2014
Syngenta Seeds August 2011 - October 2013
Robert Half Technology July 2009 - August 2011
Dow Jones February 2008 - July 2009
Regis Corporation October 2007 - February 2008
Verifications, Inc. August 2006 - July 2007
LarsonAllen February 2004 - July 2006
various November 1994 - August 2004
US Bank 2003 - 2003
Skills
Software Project..., Project Planning, Budget Management, People Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Project Delivery, Continuous Improvement, MS Project, Project Portfolio..., Business Analysis, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, PMO, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Architecture, Software Development, Leadership, SDLC, Microsoft Project
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1980 — 1986
B.S., Business Administration
Syngenta Seeds October 2009 - Present
Syngenta Seeds February 2008 - January 2010
Syngenta Seeds October 2005 - February 2008
Logicon August 1999 - February 2001
J62 USSTRATCOM May 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Business Process, Process Improvement, Change Management, SAP, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Management, Project Management, Agribusiness
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Medtronic June 2011 - Present
Medtronic July 2009 - June 2011
Medtronic March 2007 - July 2009
Syngenta International AG 2004 - 2007
Syngenta Seeds 1997 - 2007
Syngenta 1997 - 2007
Skills
Crop, Corn, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Forecasting, Finance, Change Management, Market Development, Strategy, Process Improvement, SAP, Business Partner Support, Business Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Business Planning, Sales Operations, Talent Management
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Business 1994 — 1995
MBA, Finance, Management
Univ of MN - Morris 1989 — 1993
BA, Business
University of Minnesota-Morris 1989 — 1993
BA, Business
Rob-See-Co October 2013 - Present
The Scoular Company August 2011 - October 2013
GreenLeaf Genetics September 2010 - August 2011
Syngenta Seeds January 2008 - September 2010
Syngenta Seeds May 2007 - January 2008
Syngenta Seeds June 2006 - May 2007
Syngenta Seeds February 2005 - June 2006
Golden Harvest Seeds August 2001 - February 2005
Golden Harvest Seeds November 2000 - July 2001
Ag Revenue Management May 2000 - November 2000
Skills
Agribusiness, Corn, Agriculture, Agronomy, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Genomics, Agrochemicals, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Strategy, Pricing
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Agronomy and Agribusiness
Rock County High School
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
Symbiota May 2015 - Present
Syngenta August 2014 - May 2015
Syngenta January 2013 - July 2014
Syngenta March 2011 - July 2014
Syngenta Seeds July 2004 - March 2011
Syngenta Seeds January 2003 - July 2004
Synenta Seeds, Inc. January 2000 - January 2003
Pioneer Hi-Bred International 1981 - 2000
Skills
Agriculture, Seed Production, Plant Breeding, Crop, Corn, Agribusiness, Lifesciences, R&D, Genomics, Strategy, Crop Protection, Agronomy, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biofuels, Product Development, Market Development, Agrochemicals, Technology Transfer, Molecular Biology, Commercialization, Life Sciences
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1978 — 1981
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Bachelor's degree, Soil Science and Agronomy, Agribusiness
Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. August 2013 - Present
Integrated Seeds, LLC October 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds October 2009 - October 2012
Weber Shandwick March 2005 - October 2009
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Event Planning, Account Management, Public Speaking, Sales, Agribusiness, Seed, Public Relations, Crop Insurance, Agriculture, Agronomy, Trade Shows, Corn, Farms, Nonprofits, Corporate Communications, Customer Service
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Illinois Ag Leadership Foundation
The Bibelot Shops April 2015 - Present
The Bibelot Shops September 2013 - April 2015
SUPERVALU November 2011 - June 2013
Syngenta Seeds October 2010 - November 2011
Campbell Mithun June 2005 - July 2010
Campbell Mithun May 2004 - June 2005
Fox-1 Resources/Campbell Mithun February 2004 - May 2004
Market Connections February 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Retail, Cross-functional..., Attention To Detail, Records Management, Time Management, Promotions, Interactive Marketing, Direct Marketing, Agriculture, Project Management
Education
University of Minnesota 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
English Language and Literature, General
Syngenta February 2013 - Present
Syngenta July 2010 - February 2013
Syngenta November 2006 - July 2010
Syngenta Seeds July 2002 - November 2006
Novartis January 1998 - July 2002
Amycel, Inc. January 1993 - January 1998
Skills
Genomics, Genetics, Molecular Biology, R&D, Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Cell Biology, Tissue Culture, Laboratory, Biomarker Discovery, Molecular Genetics, DNA, Functional Genomics, Sequencing, Sequence Analysis, DNA sequencing, Lifesciences
Education
University of California, Davis 1987 — 1991
University of Colorado at Boulder 1981 — 1986
Syngenta Seeds March 2010 - Present
U.S. Compliance Corporation February 2006 - March 2010
The Home Depot February 2004 - February 2006
U.S. Compliance Corporation April 2002 - February 2004
Applied Materials 2000 - 2002
Skills
Safety Management..., Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Management, Occupational Health, Environmental..., Hazardous Waste..., Inspection, Environmental Awareness, EHS, Industrial Safety, Auditing, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Environmental Compliance, Risk Assessment, Water, Ergonomics, Microsoft Office, ISO 14001, Hazardous Materials
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1999 — 2000
MEHS, Environmental Health and Safety
University of Minnesota Duluth 1995 — 1999
B.S., Biology
PwC August 2013 - Present
Ecolab May 2010 - June 2013
Three Rivers Park District March 2009 - July 2012
Syngenta Seeds December 2008 - April 2010
The Mosaic Company 2007 - January 2009
The Donaldson Company 2004 - 2007
Ernst & Young 2000 - 2003
Skills
International Tax, Transfer Pricing, Tax, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Management, Tax Accounting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
MBT
University of Saint Thomas 1997 — 2001
Accounting
Totino Grace
Minnesota Blades August 2012 - Present
North American Membership Group (NAMG) April 2005 - August 2012
Novartis Consumer Health 2004 - 2005
NRG Energy 2001 - 2004
Syngenta Seeds 1999 - 2001
UnitedHealth Group 1995 - 1999
UnitedHealth Group 1992 - 1995
Skills
Employee Engagement, Vendor Management, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Benefit Plan..., Group Benefit Plans, Affirmative Action..., COBRA Administration &..., Iso 9000, Labor Relations, Union Relations, HIPAA Compliance, WARN, Mergers & Aquisitions, Due Diligence, Leave of Absence..., FMLA Management, Sarbanes-Oxley..., ADA Compliance, Employee Wellness, Rewards Programs, Mergers & Acquisitions, HIPAA, Mergers, Customer Acquisition, Direct Marketing, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, HRIS, FMLA, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Customer Service, Sarbanes-Oxley
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
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
Certes Financial Pros October 1999 - Present
American Medical Systems September 2012 - March 2013
Thomson Reuters February 2010 - August 2012
Entropy Resins January 2010 - February 2010
Thomson Reuters August 2008 - December 2009
Syngenta Seeds September 2007 - June 2008
Thomson Reuters May 2006 - September 2007
Ecolab April 2006 - May 2006
Lawson Software November 2003 - March 2006
Jujamcyn Productions June 1995 - October 1999
Skills
Forecasting, Accounting, Budgets, Hyperion Enterprise, Process Improvement, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Variance Analysis, Great Plains Software, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Modeling, Account Reconciliation, Cash Management, PeopleSoft, Auditing
Education
University of Idaho 1979 — 1983
Business, Accounting
The Berg Family February 2013 - Present
Syngenta July 2011 - February 2013
Syngenta Seeds June 2007 - July 2011
Syngenta Crop Protection March 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Agriculture, Agronomy
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics
Element Five Solutions December 2008 - Present
Select Comfort 2007 - 2008
Welch Allyn 2006 - 2007
St. Jude Medical 2005 - 2006
Syngenta Seeds 2000 - 2005
FMC Sanmar 1993 - 1997
Skills
Mobility Strategy, Enterprise Mobility, Project Management, Mobile Applications, Business Intelligence, Mobile Device Management, Software Project..., Data Integration, Business Objects, Requirements Analysis, Integration
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2006
MOT, Technology Management
Mepco Schlenk 1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Syngenta September 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2012 - Present
GreenLeaf Genetics July 2011 - June 2012
GreenLeaf Genetics 2009 - 2011
GreenLeaf Genetics December 2005 - December 2008
Novartis Seeds, Syngenta Seeds January 1999 - November 2005
Skills
Agribusiness, Market Development, Marketing, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Product Development, Agronomy, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Genetics, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science (BS), Agricultural Economics
Novozymes April 2015 - Present
Syngenta Seeds April 2014 - April 2015
Syngenta March 2011 - March 2014
Syngenta September 2009 - February 2011
Syngenta Biotech Inc March 2008 - August 2009
Syngenta Crop Protection July 2004 - February 2008
Syngenta Crop Protection October 2000 - June 2004
Education
University College London 1995 — 2000
PhD
University of Cambridge 1991 — 1994
BA, MA, (Hons)
Syngenta Seeds January 2009 - Present
Monsanto February 1999 - December 2008
Color Spot Nurseries August 1996 - February 1999
Skills
Agriculture, Product Development, Vegetables, Product Management, Horticulture, Business Planning, Crop Protection, Management, Agribusiness, Forecasting, Agronomy, Sales Management, Corn, Agrochemicals, Sustainable Agriculture
Education
University of California, Davis 1990 — 1994
B.S., Agricultural and Managerial Economics
Syngenta Seeds Field Inspection SupervisorSyngenta SeedsMay 2006 - August 2007
Old Chicago Restaurants 2003 - 2007
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 2002 — 2008
Public Relations and Advertising
BASF June 2015 - Present
BASF April 2014 - June 2015
BASF April 2012 - April 2014
Chemtura AgroSolutions July 2009 - April 2012
Syngenta Seeds February 2008 - June 2009
Monsanto January 2006 - February 2008
Skills
Agriculture, Agribusiness, Crop Protection, Agrochemicals, Agronomy, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Supply Chain, New Business Development, Market Development, Market Analysis, Rural Marketing, Project Management, Business Planning, Vegetables, Corn, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Sales, Product Management, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Biotechnology
Education
University of Kentucky 1999 — 2005
BS/MS, Agriculture Economics
Entegris July 2015 - Present
US Feeds, division of Alltech October 2013 - Present
Four Point Partners, LLC December 2011 - October 2013
The Mergis Group January 2011 - December 2011
Cargill January 2011 - December 2011
Robert Half Management Resources January 2004 - September 2010
Syngenta Seeds 2010 - 2010
GMAC ResCap 2007 - 2009
Compellent Technologies 2007 - 2007
ConAgra 2006 - 2007
Skills
Business Analysis, Business Process..., Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Variance Analysis, Strategic Financial..., SAP, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Process Improvement, Auditing, Management Consulting, Forecasting, Business Process, Finance, Management, Budgets, ERP, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Cost Accounting, Financial Planning
Education
University of Phoenix 1992 — 1994
MBA, Accounting, Finance
University of Iowa 1987 — 1989
BA, English
Marshalltown High School
Marshalltown High School
United Suppliers, Inc. 2014 - Present
DuPont 2010 - 2014
Syngenta Seeds 2007 - 2010
Valent BioSciences 2004 - 2007
FMC 2003 - 2004
FMC 2002 - 2003
FMC 2000 - 2002
FMC 1999 - 2000
FMC 1997 - 1999
FMC 1995 - 1997
Skills
Agriculture, New Business Development, Strategy, P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Brand Management, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, International Sales, Sales Management, Market Development, Agribusiness, Product Development, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Baltimore
MBA, Specialization in finance
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1993
BS, Chemical Engineering
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
GreenLeaf Genetics July 2013 - Present
Syngenta June 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2009 - June 2011
Golden Harvest Seeds June 2007 - June 2009
Golden Harvest Seeds May 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Data Mining, Databases, Corn, Soybean, Agronomy, Agriculture, Product Development, Market Development, Biotechnology, Marketing Strategy, Agribusiness, Business Planning, Agrochemicals, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Protection, Strategic Planning, Genetics
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2006
MS, Crop Science (Integrated Pest Management)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2000 — 2003
Dual BS, Agricultural Economics, Crop Science
Lincoln Land Community College 1998 — 2000
AA, Agriculture
Syngenta March 2015 - Present
Syngenta July 2011 - February 2015
Syngenta Seeds February 2008 - June 2011
Syngenta Seeds January 2000 - January 2008
Novartis Seeds January 1998 - December 1999
Rogers Seed Company August 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Market Development, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Sales Management, Agrochemicals, New Business Development, Negotiation, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Key Account Management
Education
University of Florida 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Vegetable Crops
University of Florida 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Vegetasble Crop Science
MGC Diagnostics October 2014 - Present
Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Heraeus Medical Components October 2012 - June 2013
Colder Products Company June 2011 - October 2012
Genmab 2005 - 2010
Syngenta Seeds 2002 - 2005
Coca-Cola Enterprises 1995 - 2002
Skills
Accounting, SAP, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Finance, Inventory Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1983 — 1988
BS, Accounting
Field Crop Consultant April 2013 - Present
University of Guelph January 2013 - April 2013
Stoller Enterprises Ltd. April 2009 - September 2012
Syngenta Seeds 1999 - 2009
Limagrain Canada 1990 - 1999
First Line Seeds Ltd. 1986 - 1990
Skills
Business Strategy, Crop, Business Planning, Agronomy, Strategic Planning, Crop Protection, Farms, Agribusiness, Volunteer Management, Product Development, Agrochemicals, Agriculture, Presenter, Corn, Grain, Sustainable Agriculture, New Business Development, Management
Education
University of Guelph 1980 — 1984
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Plant Physiology
Harris Moran Seed Company April 2013 - Present
Syngenta Seeds August 1994 - December 2012
Monsanto 1994 - 2001
Rogers Seeds 1982 - 1994
Skills
Quality Assurance, Production Research, Research Pathology, Product Development, Research, Biotechnology, Change Management, Lifesciences, R&D, Project Management, Agriculture, Management, Budgets, Agribusiness, Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Agronomy, Leadership, Data Analysis, Program Management
Education
UC Davis
PhD, Plant Pathology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Masters, Plant Pathology
Farmer Lumpe + McClelland October 2010 - Present
GahmPlan Marketing Communications 2010 - November 2010
Adayana March 2008 - March 2010
Syngenta Seeds March 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Public Affairs
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Journalism
Syngenta September 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds July 2013 - December 2014
Syngenta July 2011 - July 2013
Syngenta November 2009 - July 2011
Syngenta November 2007 - November 2009
Hawkeye Renewables January 2007 - November 2007
Eagle Ottawa January 2006 - December 2006
M&M Mars January 2003 - January 2006
Monsanto June 1998 - December 2002
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Factory, Engineering, Process Simulation, Product Development, Project Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis, Process Safety
Education
University of Iowa 1999 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1998
BS, Chemical Engineering
DuPont April 2013 - Present
Syngenta June 2011 - November 2012
Syngenta Seeds April 2008 - June 2011
Bayer CropScience April 2001 - January 2008
Skills
Project Management, Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, International Marketing, Value Chain Analysis, Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Commercial Business..., Analytical Skills, Innovation Development, Financial Analysis, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Crop, Agronomy, Agriculture, Agrochemicals, Forecasting, Product Development, Business Strategy, Business Planning
Education
University of Florida 1999 — 2001
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Entomology & Biochemistry
Zamorano 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Crop Protection and Agribusiness, A
Colegio Aleman
Greenleaf Genetics June 2005 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 2001 - June 2005
Skills
Agronomy, Corn, Strategic Planning, Biotechnology, Change Management, Market Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Supply Chain, Crop Protection, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Product Development, Management, Lifesciences, Grain, Market Analysis, Agrochemicals
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 1994 — 1996
MBA, Finance / Operations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Agronomy
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
Central Missouri Countertops October 2008 - Present
Syngenta Seeds June 1982 - October 2008
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1976 — 1979
BS, Ag Economics
Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative September 2012 - Present
Syngenta Seeds March 2011 - September 2012
Target June 2009 - March 2011
Target December 2006 - June 2009
Alliant Techsystems March 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Awareness, Occupational Health, Safety Management..., Sustainability, EHS, Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Waste..., Environmental..., Risk Assessment, Ergonomics, Emergency Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
Masters of Public Health, General Environmental Studies
University of Minnesota Duluth 2002 — 2003
Bachelors of Arts, Environmental Studies
Syngenta Seeds July 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds August 2007 - June 2011
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1990 — 1995
BS, Ag Mech.
Wylie Wilson Trucking, Inc. - dba Will-Do Truckin' April 2014 - Present
Syngenta Seeds July 2010 - April 2014
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Teamwork, Event Planning, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Family Social Science
University of Maryland University College 1987 — 2003
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
North Polk Community School District August 2005 - Present
Syngenta Seeds September 1995 - August 2004
Education
University of Northern Iowa 1989 — 1993
BA, Biology
Syngenta Seeds August 2011 - Present
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Tasteful Selections March 2011 - Present
Syngenta Seeds January 2009 - March 2011
Target August 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Dependable Team Player, Trust, Assertiveness, Problem Solving, Highly detail oriented, People Skills, Project Management, Operations Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Agricultural and Extension Education Services
University of Minnesota-Crookston 1999 — 2001
Associate's degree, Agricultural Aviation