The Little Tikes Company
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DescriptionLittle Tikes is an American-based manufacturer of children's toys, with headquarters and manufacturing located in Hudson, Ohio. The company also has other manufacturing and distribution facilities in Asia and Europe. Customer service: 1 (800) 321-0183 Billing support: 1 (800) 321-4424 Parent organization: MGA Entertainment Headquarters: Hudson, OH Founded: 1969, Aurora, OH Founders: Thomas G. (Tom) Murdough Jr., Tom G. Murdough JrPopular productsPush & Pedal Riding Vehicles Toy Kitchens & Play Food Pretend Shopping & Grocery Slides Tricycles (function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0
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Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. March 2014 - Present
ANN INC. (parent company of Ann Taylor, LOFT & Lou & Grey) January 2013 - March 2014
L'Oréal May 2013 - August 2013
The Little Tikes Company January 2012 - May 2012
Antiochian Village June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Solidworks, Microsoft Word, CAD, Leadership, Management, Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Design, Teamwork, PTC Creo, PowerPoint, SolidWorks
Education
The University of Akron 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Chaotic Moon Studios February 2015 - Present
IBM January 2014 - February 2015
Chick-fil-A June 2013 - December 2013
The Little Tikes Company September 2012 - December 2012
Design Concepts Inc June 2012 - September 2012
Fisher-Price March 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Industrial Design, Concept Development, Sketching, Design Research, Interaction Design, Rapid Prototyping, User Experience, Concept Generation, Digital Sketching, Rapid Visualization, Product Development, Design Thinking, Design Strategy, User-centered Design, Concept Design, User Interface Design
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2008 — 2013
B.F.A, Industrial Design
State University of New York, Purchase College 2007 — 2008
Theatre Design Technology; Scenic Design
Nestlé 2015 - Present
Parker Hannifin 2012 - 2015
Squire Patton Boggs September 2007 - August 2012
The Little Tikes Company August 2006 - September 2007
AG Interactive December 2003 - August 2006
LESCO, Inc. 2002 - 2002
LESCO, Inc. 1999 - 2002
WOLF-Garten, GmbH 1998 - 1999
LESCO, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Skills
Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Product Marketing, Marketing, Blogging, Social Media, Online Marketing, SEO, Multi-channel Marketing, User Experience, E-commerce, eBusiness Strategy, Mobile Devices, E-business, Social Media Strategy, Direct Email Marketing..., Web Content Management, Content Management, Web Analytics, Management, Brand Development, Twitter, Project Management, Project Planning, Strategy, Product Management, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning
Education
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management 1999 — 2001
MBA, Marketing & eBusiness
Michigan State University 1993 — 1997
BS, Marketing
GOJO Industries December 2012 - Present
The Little Tikes Company May 2011 - August 2011
The Little Tikes Company August 2010 - January 2011
Coltene Whaledent January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Engineering, Project Management, PTC Pro/Engineer, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Plastics Engineering, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing..., Injection Molding, Solidworks, Inventor, Design for Manufacturing, Solid Modeling, Finite Element Analysis
Education
The University of Akron 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Superior Industries December 2014 - Present
Lindsay Corporation 2012 - December 2014
Hunter Douglas 2002 - 2011
Anchor Group (Private Label Mfr) 1998 - 2001
Rubbermaid 1995 - 1998
The Little Tikes Company 1993 - 1995
USAF 1985 - 1993
Skills
Team Building, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Leadership, Coaching, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Writing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Kaizen, Management, MRP, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Product Development, 5S, Production Planning, ERP, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Materials Management, SAP, TQM, Purchasing, Microsoft Office, ISO, Analysis, Personnel Management, Business Analysis, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Tools, Change Leadership, Quick Study, Analytical Abilities, Outstanding..., Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Analytical Skills, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, Kanban
Education
Troy University
Masters, Public Administration
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Henkel October 2014 - Present
Henkel January 2013 - September 2014
Henkel Consumer Goods (The Dial Corporation) April 2010 - December 2012
Systems Services of America (SSA) April 2007 - November 2009
NewellRubbermaid October 2006 - March 2007
Newell Rubbermaid July 2005 - September 2006
The Little Tikes Company June 2002 - December 2004
Skills
Retail, Sales, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, Inventory Management, Consumer Products
Education
The Ohio State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science
Little Tikes October 2014 - Present
Freelance Designer for Toys and Children's Products March 2012 - September 2014
Infantino, a Step2 Family Company March 2008 - March 2012
Regina Kay Design February 2007 - April 2008
Goody Products Inc January 2006 - January 2007
The Little Tikes Company July 2003 - January 2006
Continuum September 2002 - December 2002
Fisher-Price 2001 - 2002
Thomson Consumer Electronics 2000 - 2001
Intermetro Industries March 1999 - June 1999
Skills
Rendering, Illustration, Plush, Manufacturing, Industrial Goods, Toy Concepts, Soft Goods, Toys, Industrial Design, Product Design, Concept Development, Consumer Products, Design Strategy, Sketching, Drawing, Design Thinking, Concept Generation, Concept Design, Illustrator
Education
University of Cincinnati 1997 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design
Hasbro August 2014 - Present
Hasbro January 2013 - August 2014
The Little Tikes Company 2012 - January 2013
Doskocil Manufacturing - dba Petmate February 2011 - April 2012
Munchkin, Inc. 2007 - 2010
Fat Cat, Inc. 2000 - 2007
Skills
Product Development, Brand Development, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Customer Insight, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Toys, Marketing Management, Forecasting, Brand Management, Pricing, Promotions, Marketing, Advertising, Consumer Products, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Trade Shows, Merchandising, Market Analysis, Brand Awareness, P, International Marketing, Sales Presentations, Concept Development, Art Direction, Business Development, Consumer Goods, Key Account Management, Management, Packaging, Product Management, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Strategy
Education
Kent State University
University of Mount Union
Case Western Reserve University November 2012 - Present
The Little Tikes Company January 2011 - October 2012
The University of Akron January 2010 - January 2011
Mental Floss Magazine November 2008 - October 2009
TMW Systems November 2007 - June 2008
TMW Systems July 2007 - November 2007
Arrow Electronics (formerly Agilysys, Inc.) November 2005 - June 2007
Barnes Distribution May 2003 - August 2005
Kar Products, LLC. October 2000 - May 2003
UZ Engineered Products December 1997 - October 2000
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Leadership, Relationship Management, Higher Education, Career Development, Resume Writing, Marketing, Building Relationships, Career Counseling, Interview Preparation, New Business Development, Program Management, Business Development, Team Building, Negotiation, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Networking, Social Media, Product Management, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Product Marketing, Account Management, Training, Product Development, Promotions, Email Marketing, B2B, Forecasting, Sales, Marketing Management, Advertising, Customer Relations, Digital Marketing, Vendor Management, B2B Marketing, Web Marketing, Google Analytics, Affiliate Management, Affiliate Relations, Sales Management, Entrepreneurship
Education
Burke Institute 2010 — 2010
The University of Akron 2010 — 2010
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management 2004 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Dayton 1992 — 1996
BA
St. Ignatius High School 1988 — 1992
St. Louis Elementary 1980 — 1988
Goodyear Research July 2013 - Present
SilMix March 2013 - July 2013
shincor silicones July 2006 - November 2012
The Little Tikes Company September 1990 - June 2005
Skills
Rubber Compounding, Quality Assurance, Laboratory, Product Development, Plastics, Process Improvement, Process Control, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Team Leadership, Cost Management, Industrial Safety, Multi Tasking, Communication, Lifting Equipment, SPC, Blow Molding, Compression Molding, Quality Control, Troubleshooting, Mechanical Aptitude, Extrusion, Manufacturing, 5S, Machine Tools, ISO, Polymers
Education
The University of Akron 1988 — 1989
diploma
field high school 1985 — 1988
mike's music
LPS Field Services, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Early Explorers Educational Childcare June 2010 - Present
LPS Field Services, Inc. November 2008 - April 2013
Platinum Techs June 2008 - November 2008
The Little Tikes Company June 2007 - June 2008
MAXIMUS May 2000 - May 2007
Skills
C#, WCF, ASP.NET, PL/SQL, T-SQL, Web Services, Agile Methodologies, SOA, Microsoft SQL Server, TFS, .NET, Database Design, Software Development, SQL, Oracle, Web Applications, Entity Framework, LINQ, JavaScript, XML, Unix, WinForms, Visual Studio, Databases, VB.NET, Access, SDLC, Software Project..., Java
Education
University of Akron 1995 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Management Information Systems
Coravin August 2013 - Present
Palmaz Vineyards February 2009 - August 2013
Lancaster Estate May 2008 - December 2008
Riedel Crystal January 2005 - May 2008
FOB Accessories April 2004 - December 2004
Charmer Industries/Statewide Merchandising April 2002 - April 2004
Fisher-Price 1998 - 1999
The Little Tikes Company 1995 - 1998
Alberto Culver 1988 - 1995
Skills
Wine, Wine Tasting, Wineries, Distributors, Food, Sales Management, Wholesale, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Inventory Management, Restaurants, Beverage Industry, Marketing, Budgets, Retail, Forecasting, Merchandising, Strategic Planning, Key Account Development, Account Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Management, Winemaking, Food Pairing, Champagne, Direct Sales, Pricing, Selling, Key Account Management, Strategy, Consumer Products, National Accounts, Market Planning, Trade Marketing, IRI, P&L, Grocery, Wine & Spirits Industry, Brand Management, P&L Management, FMCG
Education
University of Hartford 1984 — 1987
BS
Premier OEM, LLC July 2010 - Present
The Step2 Company January 1993 - July 2010
The Little Tikes Company October 1988 - January 1993
Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, Sales Management, Plastics, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC
Education
The University of Akron 1986 — 1993
Mechanical Engineering
The Karcher Group (TKG) Online Marketing & Web Development February 2015 - Present
The Little Tikes Company June 2011 - January 2015
ARCIS Technology Group May 2006 - June 2011
Ohio Wholesale, Inc January 2000 - May 2006
Skills
E-commerce, SharePoint, SEO, User Experience, SQL, Google Analytics, Access, Project Management, ERP, Web Marketing, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript, jQuery, Microsoft SQL Server, CSS, Website Development, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Management
Education
The University of Akron 1997 — 2000
BS, Management Information Systems
Epipheo May 2012 - Present
Epipheo Studios October 2009 - Present
Pike Street 3 LLC February 2011 - December 2012
Daniel Armstrong Design LLC 2010 - December 2012
Stringthink January 2009 - January 2011
Epipheo Studios 2009 - 2010
Kaleidoscope 2009 - 2009
tool. inc. May 2005 - December 2008
Procter & Gamble January 2003 - June 2003
The Little Tikes Company July 2001 - March 2002
Skills
Product Design, Animation, Illustration, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Web Design, Graphics, Sketching, Ergonomics, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Visual Communication, Rendering, Concept Design, Computer Animation, Motion Graphics, Interaction Design, Design Strategy, Concept Generation
Education
University of Cincinnati 1998 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Industrial Design
General Motors June 2011 - Present
Ford Motor Company January 2005 - June 2011
Ford Motor Company June 2000 - January 2005
The Little Tikes Company June 1993 - June 2000
Skills
Industrial Design, Automotive Design, User Interface Design, Strategic Design, Graphic Design, User Experience, Toy Industry, Photoshop, Alias Studio Tools, Concept Design, HMI design, Sketching, Product Design, Product Development, Rendering, HMI Design, Concept Generation
Education
Syracuse University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Industrial Design, Industrial and Product Design
Ferguson Enterprises September 2015 - Present
Fifth Third Bank January 2015 - September 2015
The Wm. Powell Company December 2013 - November 2014
Notre Dame College (Residence Life) August 2009 - April 2013
The Little Tikes Company July 2012 - August 2012
Notre Dame College August 2011 - August 2012
Axiom Advertising Internship May 2012 - June 2012
NEO Jumpers June 2011 - August 2011
Vector Marketing June 2011 - July 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Sales, Time Management, Leadership, Marketing
Education
Notre Dame College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management
Fisher-Price 2008 - March 2015
Fisher-Price 2006 - 2008
Fisher-Price June 2001 - 2006
The Little Tikes Company May 2000 - August 2001
Fisher-Price 1998 - 2000
Fisher-Price 1995 - 1998
Fisher-Price 1991 - 1995
Skills
Industrial Design, Project Management, Toys, Rapid Prototyping, Design Management, Concept Generation, Product Design, 3D, Concept Development, Design Thinking, Sketchbook Pro, Alias Studio Tools, CAD, Design Strategy, Sketching, Hypershot, Model Making, Concept Design, Rendering, 3D rendering, Experience Design, Automotive Design
Education
University of Cincinnati
BS Industrial Design, Industrial Design
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center August 2013 - Present
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center 2000 - Present
Hopewell January 2007 - August 2013
LM Communicatins 1997 - 2006
The Little Tikes Company 1988 - 1997
The Achievement Centers for Children 1985 - 1988
Education
Chagrin Falls High School
St. Lawrence University
B.A., English
Mattel October 2012 - Present
Spin Master Inc January 2010 - December 2012
codyman designs January 2000 - November 2011
MGA Entertainment October 2006 - July 2009
The Little Tikes Company 2006 - 2009
Skills
Concept Design, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Design Strategy, Illustration, Industrial Design, Product Design, Toys, Brand Architecture, Graphics, Product Development, Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Art Direction, Brand Development, Brand Management, Budgets, Design Thinking, Drawing, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Logo Design, Model Making, Packaging
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 1996 — 2000
Bayer September 2013 - Present
Berlin Packaging September 2011 - September 2013
Cook Vascular Inc March 2009 - September 2011
Ingentor Product Development September 2007 - December 2008
McKesson Automation May 2008 - August 2008
Niagara Caps and Plugs May 2007 - August 2007
The Little Tikes Company January 2007 - May 2007
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Plastics Engineering Technology
Devicor Medical Products April 2011 - Present
Integrated Technologies Engineering January 2011 - April 2011
Ferno Washington February 2009 - November 2010
Ferno Washington June 2005 - February 2009
Evenflo May 2002 - June 2005
The Little Tikes Company January 2001 - May 2002
Hasbro August 1994 - December 2000
Hasbro May 1993 - August 1994
The Drackett Company January 1992 - April 1993
Xomox Corporation June 1990 - April 1991
Skills
Solidworks, Product Development, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Injection Molding, Quality Assurance, Unigraphics, Process Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Product Design, Electronics, Medical Devices, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Design Control, SolidWorks
Education
University of Cincinnati 1994 — 1997
Associates of Science, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, ASMfgET
University of Cincinnati 1989 — 1994
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, BSMET
Polyair May 2011 - Present
Vi-Jon December 2010 - May 2011
NA January 2010 - December 2010
The Coleman Company, Inc. July 2008 - December 2009
Newell Rubbermaid April 2005 - July 2008
The Little Tikes Company September 2001 - March 2005
The Little Tikes Company January 1998 - January 2002
Little Tikes Company January 1991 - January 1998
Johnson & Johnson March 1989 - November 1991
Gould Water Pumps January 1987 - January 1989
Skills
Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Team Building, Operational Excellence, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Kaizen, Global Sourcing, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Purchasing, Outsourcing, Logistics, Product Development, Engineering, 5S, Strategy, Inventory Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain..., Quality Management, ISO, Change Management, Process Engineering, Materials Management, Procurement, Business Process..., Pricing, Plastics, Operations Management, Manufacturing..., MRP, P&L Management, Value Stream Mapping, Packaging, Business Process, Toyota Production System, Warehousing, SPC, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Consumer Products, Warehouse Management, Production Planning
Education
Texas Tech University 1986 — 1988
MS, Industrial Engineering
Texas Tech University 1983 — 1986
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Summit Racing Equipment October 2011 - Present
The Little Tikes Company June 2010 - September 2011
Quarry Design Studio February 2005 - June 2010
Cuyahoga Community College August 2008 - May 2009
Arrow International, MarCom Dept July 2007 - December 2007
Horton Manufacturing Co February 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, ImageReady, Email Marketing, Google Analytics, Graphic Design, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, SEO, Mac, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing
Education
The University of Akron 2005 — 2011
M.B.A., Strategic Marketing
The University of Akron 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Elyria Catholic High School
Imperial Zinc Corp January 2010 - Present
Aleris International September 2006 - January 2010
The Little Tikes Company March 2002 - September 2006
Skills
Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, LTL, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Transportation, Transportation..., Shipping, 3PL, Warehousing, Freight
Education
University of Phoenix
Embrace Pet Insurance July 2015 - Present
TTI Floor Care North America January 2014 - July 2015
Things Remembered April 2012 - January 2014
The Little Tikes Company November 2011 - April 2012
The Little Tikes Company May 2011 - November 2011
Bed Bath & Beyond August 2009 - August 2011
The University of Akron, Residence Life & Housing February 2008 - November 2009
Cornells IGA May 2005 - August 2009
Skills
E-commerce, Marketing, Team Leadership, Sales, Social Networking, Market Research, Team Building, Facebook, Inventory Management, PowerPoint, Direct Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Sales Process, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Merchandising, SEO
Education
The University of Akron 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing; E-Marketing & Advertising
Shelby Senior High School
General Cable June 2014 - Present
General Cable June 2012 - June 2014
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company May 2011 - August 2011
The Little Tikes Company January 2010 - January 2011
Babcock & Wilcox June 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Matlab, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Kaizen, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing..., Microsoft Office, Continuous Improvement
Education
The University of Akron 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Polymer Engineering
Surge Innovations April 2005 - Present
Creative Werks September 2003 - 2005
Creata September 2001 - September 2003
Simon Marketing Inc. June 1999 - September 2001
Hedstrom Corporation September 1998 - June 1999
The Little Tikes Company 1996 - 1997
Skills
Illustration, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Art Direction, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Logos, Retouching, Creative Direction, Rendering, Concept Development, Drawing, Graphics, Image Manipulation, Sketching, Toys, Packaging, 3D, Branding & Identity, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Brand Development, 3D Modeling, Design Thinking, Illustrator, Design Strategy, Concept Design, Industrial Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Layout, Product Design, Solidworks, Visual Communication, Design for Manufacturing, Sketchbook Pro, Product Innovation, Design Management, Concept Generation, Rapid Prototyping, Creative Problem Solving, Corporate Identity, User-centered Design, Model Making, 3D rendering, Consumer Products, CAD, Alias Studio Tools, Interaction Design, User Research
Education
The Ohio State University 1992 — 1998
BS Industrial Design, Industrial Design, History of Art
Archbishop Hoban High School 1988 — 1992
Nottingham Spirk Design Associates April 2004 - Present
Rubbermaid Home Products June 2000 - March 2004
Joss design March 1999 - June 1999
Lexmark March 1997 - March 1998
The Little Tikes Company March 1996 - March 1997
Skills
Industrial Design, Product Design, Sketching, Concept Development, Design Strategy
Education
University of Cincinnati 1995 — 2000
University of Cincinnati 1995 — 2000
Industrail Design
ComForcare Senior Services July 2012 - Present
Medela, Inc. October 2007 - October 2011
Newell Rubbermaid-Sanford Division June 2005 - October 2007
Newell Rubbermaid September 1994 - October 2007
Sanford Europe August 2003 - May 2005
Sanford 2003 - 2005
Rubbermaid Europe November 2001 - August 2003
The Little Tikes Company 1999 - 2001
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Cost Reduction, Inventory Management, Logistics, ERP, Supplier Management, Customer Service, Inventory Control, Consumer Products, Demand Planning, Sales Operations, Team Building, Supply Management, Project Planning, Forecasting, Six Sigma, Sales Plan, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain..., Process Improvement, MRP, Management
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1998 — 2000
MBA, Integrative Management
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 1988 — 1991
Red Leonard Associates, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Advanced Computer Graphics September 1999 - August 2011
Ethicon Endo-Surgery 1998 - 1998
THOMSON Consumer Electronics, Inc. 1997 - 1997
The Little Tikes Company 1996 - 1996
Jack Rouse Associates 1994 - 1994
Skills
Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Marketing Communications, 3D Studio Max, Website Development, Web Content
Education
University of Cincinnati 1994 — 1999
BS, Industrial Design
American Greetings August 2012 - Present
Self Employed Contracted August 2009 - September 2012
Wham-O January 2002 - July 2009
Wham-O November 1999 - January 2002
The Little Tikes Company March 1997 - November 1999
The Little Tikes Company May 1994 - March 1997
The Little Tikes Company December 1989 - May 1994
Skills
APICS, CSCP, Certified Supply Chain..., Forecasting, Warehousing, Logistics, Demand Planning, Acquisition Integration, Mergers, Inventory Management, QAD, ERP, Voice of the Customer, Product Flow, Product Lifecycle..., Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Strategy, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy
Education
The University of Akron 1984 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Business
Jo Ann Stores 2010 - Present
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2006 - 2010
Westfield Group/Westfield Insurance 2003 - 2006
Roadway Express Corporation January 1995 - December 2003
The Little Tikes Company 1992 - 1994
Skills
Talent Acquisition, College Recruiting, Employee Relations, Social Media, Applicant Tracking..., Employment Law, Talent Scouting, Employee Engagement, Interviews, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Performance Management, Sourcing, Human Resources, Internet Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Organizational..., Employee Training, Leadership Development, Employer Branding, Training, Executive Search, Background Checks, Resume Writing, Coaching, Screening Resumes, Career Development, Recruiting, Career Counseling, Temporary Placement, Leadership, Management, Hiring, Personnel Management, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Labor Relations, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, PeopleSoft, Taleo, Job Descriptions, Organizational..., FMLA, Screening, HR Consulting, Onboarding
Education
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management 2002 — 2003
Executive Education, Appreciative Inquiry, Emotional Intelligence
University of Detroit Mercy
BS, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude
ACIR, CDIR, CSSR, CIR
Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter, Certified Diversity Recruiter, Certified Social Sourcing Recr
Center for Applied Cognitive Studies 2004 — 2004
Certified 5 Factor Model Personality
Certified - Interview Architect, Lominger
Certified - Predictive Index Modeling Tool
DDI - Certified Behaviorally Based Interviewing
Certified Behaviorally Based Interviewing
McKesson February 2011 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid (IRWIN) May 2005 - February 2011
Jarrett Industries May 2004 - May 2005
The Little Tikes Company March 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Retail, Product Development, Packaging, Marketing, Packaging Engineering, Pricing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Launch, Continuous Improvement, Product Innovation, Product Design, R&D, Plastics, Global Sourcing, SAP, Commercialization, Product Management, Medical Devices, Supply Chain, Leadership, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1999 — 2004
packaging science, Packaging engineering
New Hartford high school
ShowerTek, Inc. 2002 - Present
Fusion Product Design 1999 - 2002
Battelle 1994 - 1999
The Little Tikes Company 1993 - 1994
Frigidaire 1992 - 1993
Design Central 1991 - 1992
Education
University of Cincinnati 1989 — 2004
BS, Industrial Design
BartCo LLC June 2004 - Present
Compass Group - ESS March 2013 - May 2014
Aramark Uniform Services April 2011 - October 2012
University of Phoenix June 2004 - June 2011
JPMorganChase November 2009 - January 2011
Sears Holdings Corporation November 2005 - February 2009
Bed Bath & Beyond January 2002 - November 2004
Video Update, Inc January 1995 - January 2002
Video Update August 1993 - January 1995
The Little Tikes Company July 1993 - December 1994
Skills
Leadership, Team Building, Training, Employee Training, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Operations Management, Process Scheduler, Management, Sales, Start-ups, Coaching, Customer Service, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Retail, Customer Retention, Inventory Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Budgets, Staff Development, Customer Service..., Process Improvement, District Management, Multi-unit Retail..., Multi-Unit Operations..., Contract Management, Store Operations, Staff Supervision, Retail Sales Analysis, Key Account Management, Management Consulting, Collaborative Problem..., Franchising, New Business Development, New Store Development, Office Management, Merchandising, Inventory Control, Performance Improvement, Purchasing, Loss Prevention, Retail Site Selection, Contact Center..., Contact Center..., Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing..., Iso 9000
Education
Webster University 1987 — 1989
M.A., Management & Leadership, 3.6 GPA
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1984
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Kickapoo High School 1976 — 1980
The Little Tikes Company April 2007 - Present
Little Tikes August 1990 - April 2007
Little Tikes August 1985 - August 1990
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Warehousing, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Shipping, Manufacturing, Retail, Team Building
Education
Cuyahoga Falls High 1982 — 1985
The University of Akron
AmTrust North America July 2014 - Present
The University of Akron November 2013 - Present
BJ's Wholesale Club November 2012 - November 2013
Business Owner September 2007 - April 2011
Summit County Medical Examiner 2011 - 2011
The Little Tikes Company September 2000 - April 2003
Cuyahoga Falls Library September 1996 - September 1998
Skills
Web Design, Visual Basic, Java, CSS, HTML, SQL, C++, Computer Hardware, Databases, Photoshop, XHTML, Dreamweaver, OS X, Linux, Microsoft Excel, User Interface Design, Microsoft Word, Web Development, Microsoft Office, Programming, MySQL, Windows, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Teamwork, HTML 5, Graphic Design, Windows 7, Database Design, WordPress, Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Customer Service, Web Applications, Telephone Skills, Graphics, Visual Studio, Typography, Digital Illustration, Layout, Windows XP, XML, Access, PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, ASP.NET, Github, Software Development, Software Engineering
Education
University of Akron 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems - Programming Specialist
The University of Akron 2012 — 2014
Associate of Applied Busines, Computer Information Systems - Programming Track
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division 2001 — 2008
Graphic Design
Oatey April 2004 - December 2008
Moen Inc August 1997 - January 2004
The Little Tikes Company 1988 - 1996
Little Tikes Company - A Division of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. 1988 - 1996
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Forecasting, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Customer Retention, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Pricing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Management, Manufacturing, Customer Satisfaction, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Management, Coaching, Logistics, Customer Service, Training, Marketing
Education
The Ohio State University 1977 — 1981
B.S.B.A., Marketing
AlienVault October 2015 - Present
XO Group Inc. July 2013 - July 2015
Brown McCarroll LLP July 2012 - July 2013
RenewData November 2009 - June 2012
Hoovers Inc. June 2007 - November 2009
D&B (Dun & Bradstreet) 2007 - November 2009
TravelCenters of America March 2000 - February 2007
The Little Tikes Company 1998 - 2001
The Little Tikes Company 1991 - 1998
Skills
Virtualization, VMware, Linux, Information Security, Disaster Recovery, Servers, Network Administration, Cisco Technologies, Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Cloud Computing, DNS, Hardware, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Windows, Network Security
Education
The University of Akron
Mechanical Technology
The Kurtz Graphic Design Co. January 2012 - Present
Jean-Harris, LLC September 2007 - Present
James H. Kurtz :: Graphic Designer June 2002 - January 2012
TTI Floor Care North America February 2007 - December 2007
The Little Tikes Company June 2003 - February 2007
Skills
Design Strategy, Graphic Design, Graphics, Packaging, Logo Design, Wordpress, Branding & Identity, Brand Development, InDesign, Corporate Branding, Creative Direction, Illustration, Catalogs, Advertising, Illustrator, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Marketing Communications, Web Design, Photography, Concept Development, Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Brochures, Art, Layout, Posters, Visual Communication, Typography, Email Marketing, Image Manipulation, Mac, Newsletters, Photoshop, User Experience, QuarkXPress, Interaction Design, Adobe Acrobat, Marketing Strategy, WordPress
Education
Ohio University 1998 — 2002
BFA, graphic design
Hudson High School 1994 — 1998
Smithers Rapra October 2006 - Present
Smithers Rapra October 2007 - Present
The Little Tikes Company January 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Automotive, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, Product Development, Engineering Management, Engineering, Kaizen, Testing, Continuous Improvement
Education
The University of Akron 2002 — 2007
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Spin Master Ltd. September 2013 - Present
Spin Master Ltd. April 2011 - August 2013
Spin Master Ltd. August 2009 - March 2011
Spin Master Ltd. October 2007 - July 2009
Playmates Toys May 2005 - October 2007
The Little Tikes Company September 2002 - December 2002
Fisher-Price May 2001 - December 2001
GE Appliances April 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketching, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Digital Photography, Logo Design, Rendering, Prototype, Design Strategy, Ideation, Design Management, Product Design, Toy Design, Toys, Idea Generation, Industrial Design, Concept Development
Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Industrial and Product Design
Checkpoint Systems, Inc., Alpha Business Unit 2011 - 2014
Checkpoint Systems, Inc., Alpha Business Unit 2008 - 2011
Checkpoint Systems Inc., Alpha Business Unit 2004 - 2008
Irwin Industrial Tool Co., A Division of Newell Rubbermaid 2003 - 2004
True Temper Sports, Inc., a former Division of Black + Decker 1996 - 2003
The Little Tikes Company 1992 - 1996
Mattel, Inc. 1984 - 1992
Skills
Product Management, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Management, New Business Development, International Sales, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Solution Selling, Business Strategy, Budget Planning, Sales/Marketing..., Competitive Analysis, Positioning and Launch, Sales Training and..., Market Research, Product Road Maps, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Product Line P&L, Advertising, Promotion..., GPM Improvement, Inventory Planning, Forecasting, Product Line Pricing, Channel Partner and..., Creative Approach, Risk Management, Performance Optimization, Talent Development, Product Launch, Global Sourcing, Client Engagement, Excellent Communication..., People and Team..., B2B, Retail, Interpersonal Skills, Detail Oriented, Organization and Time..., Problem Solving Skills, Marketing Strategy, Discretion and..., Multi-tasking Abilities
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 1990 — 1992
MBA, Business Management
The Ohio State University 1978 — 1982
BSBA, Marketing; Business Management
Carter's Cruisers - Bringing Awareness to Type 1 Diabetes March 2013 - Present
Bulldog Fitness Bootcamp November 2012 - Present
Keller Williams Realty February 2009 - 2013
YMCA March 2008 - October 2012
Salchak Realty Inc. October 2006 - February 2009
The Little Tikes Company September 2004 - June 2005
The Little Tikes Company September 2002 - January 2004
The Little Tikes Company September 2001 - September 2002
The Timken Company June 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Pricing, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Profit, Single Family Homes, Trend Analysis, Rehabbing, Direct to Consumer, Retail, Cross-functional Team..., Short Sales, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Market Research, Marketing, Investment Properties, Foreclosures, Real Estate, Residential Homes, Fitness Instruction, Fitness, Social Media, Product Launch, Investments
Education
The University of Akron 1997 — 2000
B.S.B.A, International Business/French (Marketing Focus)
Hondros Real Estate College 2006 — 2006
NETA 2008 — 2008
Fitness, Group Exercise and Bootcamp Certification
YMCA 2008 — 2011
Group Exercise, Bootcamp, Cycling & Healthy Lifestyle Certification
Westlake Reed Leskosky September 2012 - Present
Swagelok August 2011 - May 2012
The Timken Company May 2011 - August 2011
The Little Tikes Company August 2010 - December 2010
Plain Local Schools April 2006 - August 2010
Skills
Pro Engineer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Matlab
Education
The University of Akron 2007 — 2012
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels October 2014 - Present
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels October 1997 - October 2014
The Little Tikes Company 1991 - 1997
Skills
Six Sigma, Automotive, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Green Belt, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Logistics, SAP, Change Management, Business Process..., Sales Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Automotive Aftermarket, Management, Account Management, Inventory Management, Forecasting
Education
The University of Akron
Special Education
Oracle August 2014 - Present
FedEx Services April 2011 - May 2014
FedEx Services November 2007 - April 2011
FedEx Services June 2006 - November 2007
FedEx Services March 2005 - June 2006
FedEx Services January 2004 - March 2005
FedEx Services September 1998 - January 2004
The Little Tikes Company 1996 - 1998
The Little Tikes Company November 1992 - February 1996
Skills
Quality Assurance, Documentation, Testing, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Software Quality..., Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, PL/SQL, Software Documentation, Supply Chain, Quality Center, Test Planning, Regression Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Test Cases, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Visio, Business Analysis, Business Requirements, Integration, Help Desk Support, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Logistics, Technical Support, SQL, Unix, Databases, Requirements Gathering, SharePoint, Systems Analysis, System Testing, QTP
Education
The University of Akron
A.A.B. Computer Programming Technology
The University of Akron
A.A.B. Business Management Technology
Stow High School
Sr Cooperative Office Education, Jr Intensive Office Education
dlhBowles July 2015 - Present
DLH Industries, Inc. January 2013 - July 2015
Dinesol Plastics October 2012 - November 2012
Hadlock Plastics LLC October 2011 - August 2012
Graham Packaging June 2010 - September 2011
The Little Tikes Company May 2009 - August 2009
Zurn Industries May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Lean Manufacturing, Plastics, Extrusion, Project Management, Project Planning, NX Unigraphics, Teamcenter
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Plastics Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), PL ET
STERIS Corporation September 2015 - Present
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity September 2013 - May 2015
Student Recreation and Wellness Center August 2011 - May 2015
Parker Hannifin January 2014 - May 2014
Medina Community Recreation Center June 2009 - January 2014
The Little Tikes Company January 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Time Management, Leadership, Customer Service, English, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Solidworks, CAD/CAM Software, Event Planning, Matlab, Data Analysis, Access, AutoCAD, Product Development, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Thermoplastics, Injection Molding, Technical Report Writing, Pro/Engineer (Creo), Autodesk Inventor, LabVIEW, Biomechanics, Finite Element Analysis
Education
The University of Akron 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Graduate
Apple January 2015 - Present
MobileIron July 2014 - December 2014
MobileIron January 2013 - July 2014
MobileIron, Inc. May 2011 - January 2013
Cisco Systems January 2006 - May 2011
The Little Tikes Company May 2005 - August 2005
CLEARFLOW CORPORATION June 2004 - December 2004
DIGITAL CENTURY CAPITAL September 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Pre-sales, Project Management, Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, E-commerce, Sales Operations, Solution Selling, Go-to-market Strategy, Market Research, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Mergers, Sales
Education
Thunderbird School of International Management 2005 — 2005
MIM, International Brand Management
Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University 2003 — 2005
MBA, Finance
San Francisco Conservatory of Music 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
Swagelok May 2012 - Present
Swagelok April 2008 - June 2012
MGA Entertainment February 2007 - April 2008
The Little Tikes Company January 2006 - February 2007
The Little Tikes Company July 2002 - December 2005
Skills
Account Management, Benefits Administration, Budgets, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, HRIS, Human Resources, Leadership, Management, Manufacturing, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Recruiting, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Temporary Placement, Training, Negotiation
Education
Murray State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations & Marketing
GE Lighting Retired July 2014 - Present
General Electric 2006 - Present
GE 1998 - Present
GE Lighting 1999 - 2006
Product Manager 1994 - 1999
The Little Tikes Company 1994 - 1996
MGA Entertainment 1992 - 1994
Huffy Corporation 1980 - 1986
Skills
Marketing Research, Product Development, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Product Management, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Product Design, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Product Launch, Six Sigma, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Sales Operations, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Sales Management, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Strategy
Education
University of Cincinnati 1974 — 1979
BSID, Industrial Design
The McGregor School.
MA, Management
Igloo Products Corp. January 2012 - Present
Kenney Manufacturing May 2010 - September 2011
The Stanley Works June 2008 - April 2010
Infiltrator Systems Inc February 2005 - January 2008
Myers Industries September 1998 - January 2005
The Little Tikes Company June 1997 - August 1998
Rubbermaid Commercial Products July 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Product Development, Rapid Prototyping, Injection Molding, Cross-functional Team..., Consumer Products, Plastics, Product Design, Team Building, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Strategy Development, Manufacturing, Strategy, Product Management, Supply Chain Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, ISO, Process Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Management, Engineering, New Business Development, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, 5S, Project Planning, FMEA, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., SPC, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Machine Tools, APQP, PPAP, Industrial Engineering, Molding, Kanban, Supply Chain, Quality System, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing Operations, Start-ups, Operational Excellence
Education
The University of Akron 1990 — 1996
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering
MGA Entertainment November 2006 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid January 2004 - November 2006
Newell Rubbermaid - Little Tikes January 2003 - December 2004
The Little Tikes Company January 2000 - December 2002
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare 1990 - 1993
Skills
Sales, Retail, Toys, Brand Management, Consumer Products, P&L Management, Product Development, National Accounts, Competitive Analysis, Brand Development, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Merchandising, Forecasting, Packaging, Account Management, Trade Shows, Customer Insight, New Business Development, Strategy, Sales Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Wal-Mart, Market Planning, Team Building, Pricing
Education
Southeast Missouri State University 1984 — 1987
BS, Sales & Marketing
Affton High School 1980 — 1983
Diebold, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Diebold February 2010 - April 2015
Diebold, Inc. February 2007 - February 2010
The Little Tikes Company May 2004 - November 2007
Skills
Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Finance, US GAAP, General Ledger, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, Oracle Discoverer, Process Improvement, Internal Audit, Financial Modeling, Khalix, Accounts Receivable, Oracle Applications, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Business Process..., Analysis, Project Management, Leadership, Budgets
Education
The University of Akron 1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting Information Systems
Mount Union College 1997 — 1998
Ingersoll Rand January 2013 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid October 2011 - January 2013
Newell Rubbermaid December 2004 - December 2011
The Little Tikes Company 2004 - 2004
Skills
Consumer Products, Corrugated, Cross-functional Team..., Logistics, Management, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Packaging, Packaging Engineering, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Kaizen
Education
Michigan State University 2000 — 2004
BS, Packaging
The Home Depot July 2015 - Present
Kids II October 2005 - July 2015
The Little Tikes Company June 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Product Development, PTC Creo, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Competitive Analysis
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 1999 — 2003
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Blue Box Toys January 2013 - Present
Summit Toy January 2010 - January 2013
Summit Products, LLC 2005 - January 2010
Little Tikes/ MGAE 1996 - 2005
Newell Rubbermaid/ Little Tikes Co 1996 - 2005
The Little Tikes Company 1996 - 2004
Hasbro 1991 - 1996
Skills
Product Design, Toys, Design Strategy, Product Development, Product Marketing, Concept Development, Consumer Products, R&D, Product Innovation, Cross-functional Team..., Industrial Design, Packaging, Sketching, Plastics, Art Direction, Merchandising, Rapid Prototyping
Education
University of Cincinnati 1984 — 1991
MTD Products May 2006 - Present
The Little Tikes Company 2000 - 2005
Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, Product Management, Consumer Products, Design for Manufacturing, Capital Budgeting, Project Finance, Financial Management, Launch Of New Products, Leading Cross..., Managing Employees, Team Leadership
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Erie Campus 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS)
AMREL November 2004 - Present
The Little Tikes Company January 2000 - February 2003
The Little Tikes Company August 1996 - December 1999
The Little Tikes Company November 1987 - July 1996
Skills
Product Development
Education
Universidad de Guadalajara 1980 — 1984
bedgear Performance Bedding November 2014 - Present
Bachner Consulting LLC March 2013 - Present
American Textile Company October 2008 - March 2013
MGA Entertainment November 2006 - October 2008
The Little Tikes Company November 2002 - November 2006
Precision Composites 1999 - 2002
Plastics Research 1997 - 1999
The Little Tikes Company 1989 - June 1997
Rubbermaid Commercial Products 1989 - 1991
Fruehauf Corporation 1987 - 1989
Skills
Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Forecasting, Management, Pricing, Manufacturing..., Start-ups, Supply Chain..., Quality System, Sourcing, Process Improvement, Strategy, Negotiation, Kaizen, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Income Statement, Demand Planning, 5S, Product Management, Leadership, Quality Management, Project Management, ISO, Packaging, Sales Management, Warehousing, Global Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Purchasing, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Process..., Composites, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, P&L Management, Process Engineering, Production Planning, Retail
Education
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2006
MBA, Marketing
Penn State University 1983 — 1987
BS, Industrial Engineering
Thomas Jefferson High School 1979 — 1983
Nitor Partners November 2013 - Present
Dots LLC March 2011 - November 2013
DOTS LLC August 2007 - February 2011
The Little Tikes Company August 2002 - July 2007
Skills
Retail, Inventory Management, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Communication Skills, Close Attention to..., ADP ReportSmith, ADP Payroll, Confidentiality, Merchandising, Marketing, Analysis, Forecasting, Management
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science, Consumer Science and Retail Management
Southeast Christian Church General Manager-Safety FirstDorel Juvenile Group2001 - 2003
Careplay llc July 1999 - August 2001
Fisher-Price July 1997 - July 1999
The Little Tikes Company 1985 - 1997
Huffy Corporation 1977 - 1984
Skills
New Product Design and..., Product Design, Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Concept Design, Brand Management, New Product Engineering, Leadership, Packaging, Creative Direction
Education
University of Cincinnati 1972 — 1977
BS Design, Industrial Design
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Leadership
Invacare June 2010 - Present
Masco Retail Cabinet Group/KraftMaid August 2008 - June 2010
Waddell Manufacturing Company April 2007 - May 2008
ICI Paints November 2006 - April 2007
Rubbermaid Home Products September 2005 - August 2006
Rubbermaid Home Products October 2004 - September 2005
The Little Tikes Company August 2003 - October 2004
The Little Tikes Company January 2002 - August 2003
The Pennzoil-Quaker State Company April 1998 - December 2001
Dana Corporation August 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Product Development, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Market Planning, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Product Life Cycle..., Team Building, Market Analysis, Consumer Products, Merchandising, Strategy Development, New Business Development, P&L Management, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Development, Sales Operations, Product Launch, Segmentation, Key Account Management, Manufacturing
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1986 — 1988
MBA, Business Administration
The Ohio State University 1981 — 1986
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Millennium Sales 1998 - Present
The Little Tikes Company 1989 - 1994
Skills
Sales Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Management, Sales, Account Management, Inventory Management, Pricing, New Business Development, Marketing, Advertising, Wholesale, Merchandising, Toys, Shopper Marketing, Market Research, Project Management, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Consumer Products, Forecasting, Public Speaking, Selling, Product Management, Trade Shows, Team Building, Product Development, Brand Development, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Purchasing, Process Improvement
Education
Miami University 1985 — 1989
Business, Marketing
College
MGA Entertainment 1988 - Present
MGA Entertainment 2007 - April 2011
The Little Tikes Company January 1995 - April 2011
The Little Tikes Company January 1994 - January 1995
Skills
Toys, Packaging, Consumer Products, Graphics, Catalogs, Marketing, Product Design, Graphic Design, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Concept Development, Management, Product Development, Brand Management, Merchandising, Creative Direction, Manufacturing, Art
Education
The University of Akron
Akron U 1 yr business
The Little Tikes Company
Skills
Consumer Products
Education
University of Mount Union 1964 — 1968
BA, Education
The Home Depot January 2010 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid Office Products July 2007 - January 2010
Newell Rubbermaid Decor June 2004 - July 2007
The Little Tikes Company June 2003 - December 2003
Unilever January 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Consumer Products, Packaging Engineering, Packaging, Corrugated, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Supply Chain, Product Innovation, Retail Packaging, Global Sourcing, CAD, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2004
B.S. Packaging
The Little Tikes Company September 2007 - Present
The Little Tikes Company June 2006 - September 2007
The Little Tikes Company June 2002 - June 2006
The Little Tikes Company June 1991 - June 2002
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Logistics, Process Improvement, Warehousing, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Consumer Products, Supply Chain, Lean Manufacturing, Pricing, Quality Assurance, Global Sourcing, 5S, Plastics, Customer Service
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2008
BS, Finance
A. Schulman, Inc. February 2006 - Present
Blackhawk Automotive Plastics July 2001 - September 2004
Regional Mast Inc February 1999 - July 2001
Koch-Glitsch April 1996 - February 1999
The Little Tikes Company July 1987 - April 1996
Skills
Plastics, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Product Development, Injection Molding, Logistics, Kaizen, ISO, MRP, 5S, Purchasing, Supply Chain
Education
The University of Akron 1988 — 1991
Associate of Science (AS), Transportation and Materials Moving
The University of Akron 1991 — 1995
BSBA, Industrial Management
Tempur Sealy International February 2014 - Present
Sealy February 2002 - February 2014
Danaher Power Solutions 2000 - 2002
The Little Tikes Company 1995 - 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Kanban, SMED, 5S, Manufacturing..., Standard Work, DMAIC, Hoshin Kanri, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, Purchasing, Operations Management, TQM, Supply Chain, Manufacturing..., TPM, Materials Management, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, ISO, Process Engineering, MRP, JIT, SPC, Engineering, FMEA, Black Belt, Quality Management, Production Planning, Lean Transformation, Industrial Engineering
Education
University of Akron Medina County University Center 2010 — 2010
Six Sigma Black Belt
The University of Akron 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Nestlé USA July 2012 - Present
Swagelok 2004 - July 2012
Swagelok 2001 - 2004
National Paper & Packaging November 1999 - April 2001
The Little Tikes Company January 1999 - October 1999
The Little Tikes Company March 1996 - January 1999
The Little Tikes Company February 1994 - March 1996
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Strategy, Data Mining, Consumer Products, Voice of the Customer, Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, Pricing, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management
Education
The University of Akron 1988 — 1992
BSBA Business Administration, Marketing
DePersia & Associates LLC 2004 - Present
Woodplay Playsets 1998 - 2003
Step 2 1995 - 1998
Little Tikes 1990 - 1995
The Little Tikes Company 1987 - 1989
The Little Tikes Company 1986 - 1987
The Little Tikes Company 1983 - 1985
Savin 1978 - 1982
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Real Estate, Negotiation, Sales, Location Intelligence, Retail, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Brokerage, Real Estate Transactions, Disposition, Business Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Selling, Market Analysis
Education
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
The Little Tikes Company April 2011 - Present
The Little Tikes Company March 2006 - March 2011
The Little Tikes Company March 1999 - March 2006
The Little Tikes Company March 1993 - March 1999
Skills
Product Design, Plastics, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Pro Engineer, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Machining, Process Improvement, Molding, Kaizen, Machine Tools, Manufacturing..., Product Development, FMEA, Manufacturing
Education
The University of Akron 2001 — 2009
Bachelors, Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Swagelok March 2013 - Present
Swagelok November 2009 - March 2013
Swagelok June 2008 - November 2009
MGA Entertainment 2006 - 2008
The Little Tikes Company 2000 - 2008
Delphi Automotive Systems 1997 - 2000
Skills
5S, Change Management, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, FMEA, ISO, Injection Molding, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Plastics, Product Development, Quality System, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Value Stream Mapping
Education
University of Dayton 1997 — 1999
M.S.Eng. Mgmt., Engineering Management
University of Cincinnati 1984 — 1985
B.S.I.E., Industrial Engineering
The Little Tikes Company October 2009 - Present
Foundations Worldwide September 2006 - October 2009
The Little Tikes Company October 1999 - September 2006
ABC Dispensing Technologies April 1993 - October 1999
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Product Development, Process Improvement, Six-Sigma Blackbelt, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Global Sourcing, Testing, Supplier Quality, Management, Continuous Improvement, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Quality System, Consumer Products, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, SPC, Training, ISO, Team Building, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., New Business Development, FMEA, Engineering, 5S, Six Sigma
Education
The University of Akron 1995 — 2000
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Stark State College of Technology
AAS Mechanical Eng Tech.
Swagelok October 2013 - Present
Swagelok July 2005 - October 2013
The Little Tikes Company July 2004 - July 2005
Comptrol Inc. November 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Automation, Manufacturing, Assembly, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Testing, Technical Leadership, Change Management, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Mechanical Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, 5S, SPC, Engineering, Machining, Kaizen, Solidworks, GD&T, Machine Tools, Process Engineering, Cnc, PPAP, Manufacturing Operations, Quality System, Six Sigma, Injection Molding, ISO, Fixture Design, PLC, Product Design, CNC Programming, CAD, Kanban, Project Engineering, CNC manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Product Development, PLC Programming, Iso 9000, CNC, SolidWorks, ISO 9000, CNC Manufacturing
Education
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering
Lakenan Insurance of Ste. Genevieve/St. Louis/Farmington May 2013 - Present
Workforce Employment Solutions June 1998 - April 2013
The Little Tikes Company July 1995 - June 1998
BJC Health Systems May 1989 - July 1995
Skills
Accounting, Manufacturing, Financial Management, Auditing, Insurance, Forecasting, Customer Service, Business Planning, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Managerial Finance, Team Building, Management
Education
Missouri State University 1977 — 1981
bs, accounting
Cardinal Health July 2012 - Present
Fitness Quest February 2005 - April 2012
World Kitchen August 2003 - November 2004
Sonoco March 2001 - August 2003
Sonoco Phoenix January 1997 - March 2001
Little Tikes, Division of Rubbermaid 1992 - 1997
The Little Tikes Company May 1987 - January 1992
Skills
Six Sigma, Quality Management, ISO, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Quality Systems, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, GMP, Supplier Quality, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Quality System, DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, TQM, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, 5S, Manufacturing...
Education
Kent State University 1984 — 1986
MBA
University of Pittsburgh 1978 — 1982
B.S., Industrial Engineering
NetJets April 2015 - Present
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. December 2013 - February 2015
Babcock & Wilcox September 2007 - October 2013
Little Tikes, Division of Newell Rubbermaid 2000 - 2007
The Little Tikes Company 1990 - 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Supply Management, Purchasing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development
Education
Walsh University 2000 — 2004
BA, Business
The University of Akron
Business Administration and Management, General
Letterkenny Army Depot January 2008 - Present
Nursery Supplies, Inc. June 1999 - January 2008
The Little Tikes Company December 1995 - March 1999
Education
Penn State University 1991 — 1995
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Goodwill Industries of Akron August 2000 - Present
The Little Tikes Company March 1985 - July 1999
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Media Studies
Southern Ohio
Associate's Degree, Computer Science
TCH Industries May 2010 - Present
Alcoa September 2005 - January 2009
PCC Airfoils 2009 - 2009
Polychem 2003 - 2005
The Little Tikes Company 1998 - 2003
ESAB Welding and Cutting 1994 - 1998
ACO Polymer Products, Inc. 1991 - 1991
Skills
Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Manufacturing..., Solidworks, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, Product Design, Six Sigma, Machining, 5S, GD&T, Injection Molding
Education
Ohio Northern University 1989 — 1994
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Geneva High School 1986 — 1989
Diploma, College Curriculim
SC Johnson July 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods March 2006 - June 2013
The Little Tikes Company May 2005 - January 2006
Henkel January 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Packaging Engineering, Food Packaging, Packaging, Corrugated, Food Industry, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Supply Chain, Product Innovation, 5S, Manufacturing, Plastics, Consumer Products
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
30 Graphics Unit August 2015 - Present
Culinart, Inc. October 2009 - August 2015
Portico Merchandising 2003 - 2009
Lingo Manufacturing 2003 - 2004
Strohmaier Design Group 1999 - 2001
Galerie Au Chocolat 1998 - 1998
BlackHagen Design September 1995 - December 1995
Whirlpool Corporation March 1995 - June 1995
Fisher-Price March 1994 - June 1994
The Little Tikes Company September 1993 - December 1993
Skills
Graphic Design, Model Making, Industrial Design, Product Design, Drawing, Logo Design, Photoshop, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, 3D, Digital Photography, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Concept Development, Illustration
Education
University of Cincinnati 1989 — 1996
Industrial Design from DAAP 1996, Industrial Design, Fine Art
TTI Floor Care North America March 2012 - Present
TTI Floor Care North America March 2012 - March 2014
The Little Tikes Company May 2010 - April 2012
Pepperl + Fuchs, Inc October 2004 - May 2010
Step 2 Company May 2001 - October 2004
Step 2 Company October 1999 - May 2001
Step 2 Company September 1998 - September 1999
Wheeler Boyce September 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Development Management, Consumer Product..., Plastic Part Design, Pro/Engineer, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Material Selection, Plastics, Tooling, Product Design, Injection Molding, CAD, Product Development, Engineering, Tooling Design, Sheet Metal, Consumer Products, Prototyping, R&D, Design for Manufacturing, Machining, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional Team..., Project Engineering, Cost Reduction, Design Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Concept Development, Prototype, Pro Engineer, Industrial Design, Packaging, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Electronics, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, Machine Tools, CAD/CAM, Project Management, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2007 — 2007
Continuing Education, Plastic Injection Mold Design
The University of Akron 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of science, Bachelor of Science Degree, Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology
The University of Akron 1996 — 2001
Associate Degree, Drafting and Computer Drafting
TAS Business Services, Inc. October 2010 - Present
Dowell & Perez, P.A. 2007 - 2010
Accounting Consultant/Independent Contractor January 2005 - October 2007
Webmd Practice Services Inc February 2004 - January 2005
The Little Tikes Company 2001 - 2003
Skills
Financial Reporting, Tax Returns, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries, Financial Accounting
Education
The University of Akron 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Swagelok July 2013 - Present
Swagelok August 2011 - June 2013
The Step2 Company November 2008 - July 2011
The Little Tikes Company July 1997 - November 2007
Skills
Project Planning, Project Execution, Project Delivery, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Project Management, Project Coordination, Presentations, International..., International Logistics, Supply Chain, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, MS Project, Customer Service, Supervision, Logistics, Direct Import, Team Facilitation, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Mount Union 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's, Spanish & Business
Sherlock Services, Inc December 2006 - Present
AdvizeX Technologies 1999 - 2006
Mactac 1996 - 1999
The Little Tikes Company October 1990 - March 1995
Skills
Servers, Vendor Management, HP-UX, Enterprise Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Storage, Account Management, Leadership, HP, Storage Area Networks, Process Improvement, HP EVA, Data Center, Integration, Troubleshooting, Solution Selling, Applicant Tracking..., Managed Services, Hardware, New Business Development, Recruiting, Computer Hardware, Unix, Virtualization, IT Service Management, Security, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Networking, Outsourcing, System Administration, SAN, Enterprise Storage, IT Strategy, ITIL, Brocade
Education
Stark State College of Technology 1987 — 1988
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Bridgestone July 2015 - Present
TTI Floor Care North America November 2013 - June 2015
The Little Tikes Company May 2008 - November 2013
The Little Tikes Company January 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Product Development, Solidworks, CAD, Product Design, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Pro Engineer, Consumer Products, Manufacturing, Budgets, Concept Development, Lean Manufacturing, Plastics
Education
The University of Akron 2002 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
NORDAM June 2001 - Present
The NORDAM Group 2001 - Present
Mattel February 1997 - June 2001
The Little Tikes Company April 1990 - February 1997
Skills
Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Aerospace, AS9100, Quality Auditing, Quality Control, Quality System, 5S, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, 5 Why, Supplier Quality, Machine Tools, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Kaizen, ISO, SPC, GD&T, MRP, Six Sigma, Machining, Aircraft, Catia, Manufacturing, Overhaul, Composites, Iso 9000
Education
Murray State University 1998 — 2000
Mt Vernon High 1984 — 1987
Carrara Companies April 2015 - July 2015
Klaben Auto Store April 2014 - April 2015
US Navy February 2009 - September 2013
Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc. August 2007 - March 2008
The Little Tikes Company September 2006 - March 2007
Design Molded Plastics March 2006 - August 2006
The Little Tikes Company June 2004 - March 2006
General cinema/ amc theaters October 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Troubleshooting, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Electronics, Preventive Maintenance, Team Building, Leadership, Inventory Management, Maintenance & Repair, Continuous Improvement
Education
The University of Akron 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
The University of Akron
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Medical Mutual of Ohio September 2006 - Present
Medical Mutual of Ohio January 1999 - September 2006
The Little Tikes Company February 1992 - August 1998
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Copywriting, Employee Training, Knowledge of Health...
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Home Economics